bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implication for Nursing Approaches: Developing an Theoretical Framework for Patient-Centered Symptom Management in Hemodialysis Patients from the Perspective of Dual-Dimension to Enhancing and Mitigating Coping Strategies: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: ZHENG Xutong , XU Linyu , WANG Aiping
Published: February 2025

Background
Symptom burden among hemodialysis patients significantly impacts their quality of life. Effective symptom management, supported by social support and coping strategies, is critical to improve patient outcomes. However, the role of social support, self-regulatory fatigue, and different coping mechanisms in patient-centered symptom management is not well understood.
Methods
A cross-sectional study using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Data were collected from multiple hemodialysis centers in various regions across China, ensuring a representative sample of diverse geographical areas. Participants were recruited through convenience sampling across different regions, ensuring broad demographic representation. This study used PLS-SEM to develop and validate a theoretical model that describes the relationships among social support, self-regulatory fatigue, adaptation, patient activation, and symptom burden.
Results
A total of 1,120 patients participated, with a mean age of 51.6 years (SD = 13.8), and 59.1% were male. The Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) results showed that social support had a significant positive effect on both patient activation (β = 0.209, p < 0.001) and adaptation (β = 0.472, p < 0.001), indicating higher levels of social support were associated with increased patient activation and adaptation. Self-regulatory fatigue had a significant negative effect on adaptation (β = -0.131, p < 0.001) but no significant effect on patient activation (β = -0.026, p = 0.455). Patient activation (β = -0.024, p = 0.019) and adaptation (β = -0.023, p = 0.011) both had significant negative effects on symptom burden, indicating that higher levels of activation and adaptation were linked to lower symptom burden. Mediation analysis revealed that social support indirectly reduced symptom burden through both adaptation (β = -0.011, p = 0.011) and patient activation (β = -0.005, p = 0,032). Patient activation demonstrated greater importance in symptom management compared to adaptation based on the importance-performance analysis.
Conclusions
This study reveals that social support significantly enhances both patient activation and adaptation, leading to a reduction in symptom burden among hemodialysis patients. Self-regulatory fatigue, however, negatively affects adaptation but does not have a significant impact on patient activation. The dual coping strategies—adaptation (passive) and patient activation (proactive)—mediate the relationship between social support and symptom burden, with patient activation showing greater importance in symptom management. These findings emphasize the importance of enhancing social support, reducing self-regulatory fatigue, and fostering duel coping strategies to effectively alleviate the symptom burden in hemodialysis patients.
Exploring Rwandan Fathers' Attitudes and Perceptions Toward Parenting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Rwanda Parents Initiative on Autism (RPIA)
Authors: Mutoni Alice Muhoza , Gashugi Yves
Published: February 2025

This study examines the experiences of fathers raising children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), focusing on the influence of cultural gender norms on parenting roles in Rwanda. Given traditional expectations of fatherhood, the research explores fathers' challenges, coping strategies, and caregiving contributions, aiming to inform policies and interventions that foster inclusive family support systems. A qualitative, cross-sectional study employing a phenomenological approach was conducted under the Rwanda Parents Initiative on Autism (RPIA). Twenty participants (10 fathers and 10 mothers) were selected through purposive sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in Kinyarwanda, and thematic analysis was performed using MAXQDA software. Ethical considerations included informed consent, confidentiality, and creating a supportive environment for participants. The findings revealed a spectrum of fathers' engagement, from denial and emotional detachment to active caregiving involvement. Rural fathers with lower education levels were more likely to exhibit denial, whereas urban and educated fathers displayed greater acceptance. Key challenges included societal stigma, financial strain, and emotional distress, particularly acute in rural areas with limited ASD-related resources. Coping mechanisms ranged from prayer and family support to maladaptive strategies like blame and substance use, further straining family dynamics. The study highlights the urgent need for culturally sensitive interventions to support fathers in ASD caregiving. Recommendations include awareness campaigns, father-inclusive counseling, and improved service access, especially in rural settings. These findings contribute to policy development aimed at reducing stigma, encouraging shared caregiving, and enhancing the resilience of families affected by ASD in Rwanda and similar contexts.
Bmi1 represses HLF to drive the formation and development of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
Authors: Guo Jun , Shi Xiabing , Long Ruitao , Wu Hua , Ye Feng , Xu Chuanrui
Published: February 2025

Background
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is the second most prevalent type of primary liver cancer and lacks effective targeted therapy. Previously, we reported that B-cell-specific Moloney murine leukemia virus insertion site 1 (Bmi1) drives the formation and development of ICC independent of Ink4a/Arf; however the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Here, we report that hepatic leukemia factor (HLF) acts as a tumor suppressor gene in ICC and Bmi1 represses HLF to drive ICC initiation and progression.
Results
In ICC, HLF expression levels were inversely correlated with Bmi1. Overexpression of HLF inhibited the growth of ICC both in vitro and in vivo, whereas HLF knockout promoted ICC development in ICC mouse models. Importantly, HLF repression reversed the inhibitory effects of Bmi1 knockdown on cell survival, proliferation and colony formation. Luciferase reporter assay results indicated that Bmi1 represses HLF by directly binding to its promoter.
Conclusion
These findings revealed the molecular mechanism through which Bmi1 promotes ICC formation and development and uncovered the role of HLF as a tumor suppressor in ICC.
Laser illumination nighttime image Dark Channel Prior dehazing algorithm
Authors: Hou Mingxuan , Liu Xia , Hou Changlun , Zhang Dongbiao , Yu Ying , Fu LU , Zhu weijie , shi zhen , zhao jufeng , Cui Guangmang
Published: February 2025

The dehazing algorithm based on the dark channel prior theory is a widely used dehazing method. Despite successfully enhancing clarity in foggy images, it still has some limitations such as its effectiveness diminishes when images turn grayscale, indicating an indistinct dark channel in the scene. Based on the fundamentals of the dark channel prior dehazing algorithm, an improved dehaze algorithm called LINTI-DCP, tailored for laser illumination nighttime images was developed. LINTI-DCP can overcome the inaccurate estimation of atmospheric light and transmission rates in foggy infrared laser night vision. Experimental results demonstrated that LINTI-DCP is an effective dehazing algorithm for laser illumination nighttime images.
Uji Sensitivitas dan Spesifitas Katrid TCM Xpert Mtb/Rif Ultra pada Sampel Cairan Pleura di RS Paru Dr. Ario Wirawan Salatiga
Authors: Saroh Dewi
Published: February 2025

Tuberkulosis (TB/TBC) disebabkan oleh bakteri Mycobacterium tuberculosis yang menimbulkan infeksi pada paru-paru (TB paru), masuk ke pembuluh darah dan menyebar ke seluruh tubuh. Tuberkulosis sering bermanifestasi ke organ-organ lain (TB ekstraparu). Efusi pleura atau pleuritis adalah bentuk umum dari tuberkulosis ekstra paru (TB). Salah satu standar emas untuk mendiagnosis pleuritis TB secara pasti adalah deteksi Mtb dalam cairan pleura. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui sensitivitas dan spesifitas pemeriksaan Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra pada sampel cairan pleura penderita dan suspek efusi pleura TB RS Paru dr. Ario Wirawan Salatiga. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Ruang Laboratorium Mikrobiologi RS Paru dr. Ario Wirawan Salatiga. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif observasional dengan desain cross sectional, yang dilaksanakan pada Januari 2024 sampai Maret 2024. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini sebesar 21 sampel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sensitivitas katrid MTB/RIF Ultra sebesar 66,67 %, dan spesifitas 100% untuk sampel cairan pleura, di mana sensitivitas katrid MTB RIF sebelumnya hanya sebesar 43% dan 54,8%. Dari hasil penelitian tersebut katrid MTB/RIF Ultra tidak direkomendasikan tapi dapat dipertimbangkan untuk pemeriksaan TB ekstraparu metode TCM dengan sampel cairan pleura
Unveiling the nexus between customer social participation, mutually beneficial interactions, and resource integration within Indonesian brand communities
Authors: Dharma Tuah Putra Nasution Muhammad , Sulistya Rini Endang , Karina Fawzeea Sembiring Beby , Syahputra Silalahi Amlys
Published: February 2025

Although there is general consensus that social media can enhance collaboration among contributors, the debate continues regarding the optimal approach for integrating consumer resources into brand communities on these platforms. This paper investigates how customer social participation impacts customer resource integration and mutually beneficial interactions within social media brand communities. Utilizing the Partial Least Squares approach to Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and involving 295 participants, the findings reveal that customer social participation positively affects both customer resource integration (β=0.415, p=0.000) and mutually beneficial interactions (β=0.753, p=0.000). Furthermore, mutually beneficial interactions significantly influence customer resource integration within the brand community (β=0.432, p=0.000). Notably, mutually beneficial interactions act as a mediator in the relationship between customer social participation and customer resource integration (β=0.325, p=0.000). These findings contribute to the emerging research stream on customer social participation, resource integration, and mutually beneficial interactions in marketing contexts, offering valuable insights for both scholars and practitioners. The study also provides practical implications for brand community activities and suggests several avenues for future research.
Acknowledgment This research was supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Technology Research of Indonesia under the Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant in 2022, Number 59/UN5.2.3.1/PPM/KPDRTPM/TI/2022.
Quantifying the contribution of sediment sources upstream of Anzali wetland in north Iran using the fingerprinting technique
Authors: Asadi Hossein , Ebrahimi Eisa , Rahmani Mohammad , Alidoust Elham
Published: February 2025

Soil erosion represents significant challenges in the field of environmental science. The identification of sediment sources is of paramount importance for the effective management of watersheds and the implementation of cost-effective sediment control measures. This study employs a multidisciplinary approach to identify the sources of sedimentation in the upstream watersheds of the Anzali wetland. It investigates the physical, chemical and biological attributes of the soil in order to ascertain the origin of the sediments. A variety of potential sources were considered, including undisturbed and degraded rangelands, forests, rice fields, tea gardens, gullies and riverbanks. A total of 93 samples were collected and analyzed for 35 attributes, including 14 sediment samples from the watershed outlet and 79 soil samples from sediment-producing sources. A stepwise diagnostic analysis was employed to ascertain the extent of each source's contribution to sediment production. The sediment sources were effectively distinguished by attributes such as phosphatase enzyme activity, organic carbon content, sand fractions, magnesium, mercury and cadmium concentrations. The undisturbed pastures and forests exhibited a minimal contribution to the phenomenon of soil erosion due to the presence of adequate vegetation, which serves to reduce the impact of soil erosion. The primary identified sediment sources were riverbanks and gullies.
Assessment of the risk factor for postoperative operations in patients with inguinal hernia in combination with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Authors:   Penza State University, G. Makarov Anton , S. Ivachev Aleksandr ,   Penza State University, I. Sergatskiy Konstantin ,   Penza State University, V. Korobov Artem ,   Penza State University
Published: February 2025

Background. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and inguinal hernia are a fairly common combination of pathologies that can mutually aggravate the course of diseases and provoke the development of complications. Materials and methods. The extraction of data on operated men with BPH was carried out by analyzing electronic diseases and outpatient records in the RIAMS ProMED system operating throughout Penza region. Results. Of the 1,042 inguinal hernias operated on, 91,5 % – 953 were men. Of which one third suffer from BPH (337 – 35,4 %). The presence of BPH in a patient with inguinal hernia is a reliable criterion for the development of possible complications (p = 0,01), as well as the fact of hernia infringement in patients in the study group (p < 0,001). Conclusions. Oblique rightsided hernia is more likely to have complications (p < 0,001). A reliable variant of the risk of postoperative complications is the patient's adherence to smoking (p = 0,001). While cancer, body mass index, diabetes mellitus, and the option of surgical plastic surgery had no effect on the development of complications.
Analisis Kinerja Keuangan Pemerintah
Authors: Rafsanjani Mahdi , Sumiati Sumiati
Published: February 2025

As one of the provincial governments in Indonesia, DKI Jakarta provides financial reports on their official website as a form of government’s accountability. We, as a society, can respond by analyzing the financial performance of DKI Jakarta provincial government. Through this research, We can see how to analyze the financial performance of DKI Jakarta provincial government from 2012 to 2022. DKI Jakarta was led by five different governors during that period. It is interesting to see the difference between the financial performance of DKI Jakarta on each governor. Financial performance can be measured using fiscal decentralization ratio, independence ratio, regional financial efficiency ratio, local income (PAD) effectiveness ratio, growth ratio, and harmony ratio. The result of the research showed that Basuki Tjahaja Purnama has recorded his name on top of every ratio tested. Followed by Anies Rasyid Baswedan with four times on the top three of every ratio tested. On the other hand, Anies also recorded his name four times in the worst of every ratio tested.
 
Abstrak
DKI Jakarta sebagai salah satu provinsi di Indonesia tentunya memberikan laporan keuangan yang disebarkan kepada publik sebagai bentuk pertanggungjawaban pemerintah daerahnya. Masyarakat daerah dapat memberikan respon dengan menganalisis kinerja keuangan dari pemerintah daerahnya. Melalui penelitian ini, dapat terlihat gambaran bagaimana cara menganalisis kinerja keuangan pemerintah provinsi DKI Jakarta tahun 2012 hingga 2022. Dalam kurung waktu 11 tahun tersebut, DKI Jakarta dipimpin oleh 5 Gubernur berbeda sehingga menarik untuk melihat kinerja keuangan DKI jakarta. Kinerja keuangan dapat diukur menggunakkan rasio desentralisasi fiskal, rasio kemandirian, rasio efisiensi keuangan daerah, rasio efektivitas PAD, rasio pertumbuhan, serta rasio keserasian. Hasil dari penelitian yang dilakukan adalah Bapak Basuki Tjahaja Purnama berhasil mencatatkan namanya dalam pencapaian tertinggi di setiap rasio keuangan daerah yang diujikan. Disusul oleh Bapak Anies Rasyid Baswedan yang mencatatkan 4 kali namanya dalam pencapaian tertinggi di rasio keuangan daerah. Meskipun di sisi lain, Bapak Anies Baswedan juga mencatatkan 4 kali namanya dalam hal terburuk dari segi rasio keuangan daerah yang diujikan.
Depression Self-Care Apps’ Characteristics and Applicability to Older Adults: Systematic Assessment (Preprint)
Authors: Yin Ruoyu , Rajappan Dakshayani , Martinengo Laura , Chan Frederick H F , Smith Helen , Griva Konstadina , Subramaniam Mythily , Tudor Car Lorainne
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Depression affects 32% of older adults. Loneliness and social isolation are common risk factors for depression in older adults. Mobile apps can connect users and are also effective in depression management in the general population. However, older adults have specific needs in terms of the content of depression self-care interventions and their accessibility. It remains unknown whether existing apps for depression self-care are applicable to older adults.

OBJECTIVE

The initial aim of this assessment was to systematically identify interactive depression self-care apps specifically designed for older adults. As we did not find any, we assessed the applicability of existing depression self-care apps to the needs of older adult users.

METHODS

Using an established app assessment methodology, we searched for Android and iOS interactive mental health apps providing self-care for depression in English and Chinese in the 42Matters database, Chinese Android app stores, and the first 10 pages of Google and Baidu. We developed an assessment rubric based on extensive revision of the literature. The rubric consisted of the following sections: general characteristics of the apps (eg, developer, platform, and category), app content (eg, epidemiology and risk factors of depression in older adults, techniques to improve mood and well-being), and technical aspects (eg, accessibility, privacy and confidentiality, and engagement).

RESULTS

We identified 23 apps (n=19, 82.6%, English and n=4, 17.4%, Chinese apps), with 5 (21.7%) iOS-only apps, 3 (13%) Android-only apps, and 15 (65.2%) apps on both platforms. None specifically targeted older adults with depression. All apps were designed by commercial companies and were free to download. Most of the apps incorporated cognitive behavior therapy, mood monitoring, or journaling. All but 3 (13%) apps had a privacy and confidentiality policy. In addition, 14 (60.9%) apps covered depression risk factors in older adults, and 3 (13%) apps delivered information about depression epidemiology in older adults via a chatbot. Furthermore, 17 (73.9%) apps mentioned other topics relevant to older adults, such as pain management, grief, loneliness, and social isolation. Around 30% (n=7) of the apps were supported by an online forum. Common accessibility issues included a lack of adaptations for users with visual or hearing impairments and incompatibility with larger font sizes in the phone settings.

CONCLUSIONS

There are no depression apps developed specifically for older adults. Available mobile apps have limited applicability to older adults in terms of their clinical and technical features. Depression self-care apps should aim to incorporate content relevant to older adults, such as grief and loss; include online communities; and improve accessibility to adapt to potential health impairments in older adults.
Combining Ecological Momentary Assessment and Social Network Analysis to Study Youth Physical Activity and Environmental Influences: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Feasibility Study (Preprint)
Authors: Prochnow Tyler , Dunton Genevieve F , de la Haye Kayla , Pollack Porter Keshia M , Lee Chanam
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Physical activity (PA) is crucial for youth health, but up to 74% of adolescents fail to meet recommended levels, especially during summer when structured supports associated with school are not available. The social and built environments significantly influence youth PA; yet, their complex interactions remain poorly understood. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of combining ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and social network analysis to examine bidirectional influences among youth PA, built environments, and social networks during summer.

OBJECTIVE

The objectives are to (1) evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the combined EMA and Social Network Analysis protocol, and (2) identify phenotypes using person-level, microtemporal, and dynamic overlap between social and built environments.

METHODS

This mixed methods feasibility study with an exploratory observational component will recruit 120 youth aged 12 years to 15 years from an urban school district in Central Texas, US. Participants will first complete a baseline survey to report their general social network patterns and environmental perceptions. Then participants will wear an ActiGraph LEAP accelerometer and respond to EMA prompts via smartphone for 7 days. EMA will assess real-time perceptions of social networks and surrounding built environments, which will be time-matched with accelerometer-assessed PA data. GPS coordinates will be collected with each EMA prompt to assess features of the built environment. Follow-up semistructured interviews will assess protocol acceptability.

RESULTS

This study has been funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Data collection is expected in the summers of 2025, 2026, and 2027.

CONCLUSIONS

This innovative approach combines EMA, SNA, accelerometry, and GPS data to provide unprecedented insights into the dynamic interplay between social networks, built environments, and youth PA during summer. Findings will inform the development of more targeted, effective interventions to promote PA among youth. While limitations include potential participant burden and generalizability, the study’s strengths in capturing real-time, contextualized data make it a valuable contribution to understanding youth PA determinants.

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Image Generation of Common Dermatological Diagnoses by Artificial Intelligence; Evaluation of the Potential for Education and Training Purposes (Preprint)
Authors: Kooper-Johnson Sarah , Lim Subin , Aldhalaan Jumana , Cobos Gabriela , Kodumudi Vijay , Loo Daniel S , Mervis Joshua , Petrillo Madalyn , Robinson Sarah N , Nguyen Bichchau Michelle
Published: February 2025

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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into dermatology holds promise for education and diagnostic purposes, particularly through image generation, which has not been well studied. Assess whether AI image generation software can generate accurate images of classic dermatological conditions and whether they are recognizable as computer-generated. Images of ten dermatologic conditions were generated from DALLE-2 and DALLE-3 programs. These images were randomized amongst clinical photographs and distributed to dermatology residents and attending physicians. Participants were instructed to: (1) identify AI-generated images and (2) provide their diagnosis. AI-generated images were detected as computer-generated in 70.8% of cases. Correct diagnoses were made based on all AI images 40.83% of the time. This was significantly lower than the 72.0% recognition rate for clinical photographs (p<0.001). DALLE-2 images were diagnosed correctly less frequently (25.0%) than DALLE-3 images (56.6%) (p<0.001). AI generated images of common dermatological conditions are becoming more accurate. This holds great implications for education but should be used with caution as further research is needed with more advanced, specific, and inclusive training data. Limitations include the use of AI image generators created by a single parent company as well as the use of a limited set of diagnoses.
Extracción de foraminíferos: Aporte metodológico de muestras de canal derivadas de pozos petroleros
Authors: Méndez-Berlanga Wendy J. , Silva Martínez Luis Encarnación , Arellano-Gil Javier , Gutiérrez-Alejandro Alejandra G. , Chacón-Baca Elizabeth
Published: February 2025

La vertiente de la industria petrolera actual se inclina a encontrar métodos eficaces y rentables a la hora de realizar determinaciones de parámetros clave como son las litologías y edades de formación de las rocas durante el proceso de explotación de un pozo. El análisis micropaleontológico proporciona no solamente información científica bioestratigráfica muy valiosa, sino también información práctica (y logística) para estimar rendimientos y métodos de extracción de muestras de canales durante la exploración petrolera. Este trabajo describe brevemente el alto contenido de microfósiles de foraminíferos encontrados en muestras de lodos petroleros, así como las ventajas y limitaciones derivadas de analizar este tipo de muestras. La metodología aquí descrita destaca la abundancia de foraminíferos en un muestreo colateral a lo largo de un perfil vertical de 600 m de profundidad, sino también sus limitaciones tafonómicas en los foraminíferos observados. Aunque el grado de preservación de microfósiles analizados es pobre debido a la metodología de disgregación de rocas utilizada en la industria, así como en las metodologías en exploración geofísica, es importante su descripción y análisis por el potencial que tienen a nivel paleogeográfico, a nivel de docencia, y hasta para el desarrollo de nuevas metodologías en la exploración petrolera como en el desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías ambientalmente amigables.
El sistema nacional anticorrupción, la secretaría ejecutiva, los avances en la política nacional anticorrupción y la plataforma digital nacional
Authors: Lozano Dubernard Gerardo , Moreno Herrera Roberto
Published: February 2025

Con la creación del Sistema Nacional Anticorrupción, SNA, el estado mexicano apostó por una nueva estrategia, basada en la coordinación, como eje central para combatir la corrupción en todos los niveles de gobierno.

Esta coordinación y contar con una Secretaría Ejecutiva del Sistema Nacional Anticorrupción, marca un avance importante en el establecimiento de acciones para erradicar la corrupción y fortalecer el desempeño de la Administración Pública; sin embargo, la función, relevancia y alcance del SNA y de la Plataforma Digital Nacional, tiene que ser difundida para que toda la sociedad comprenda la pertinencia de su labor.

De manera clara y puntual, el Contador Público Certificado, Gerardo Lozano Dubernard, presidente del Observatorio del Sistema Nacional Anticorrupción, y el Maestro en Políticas Públicas, Roberto Moreno Herrera, Secretario Técnico de la Secretaría Ejecutiva del Sistema Nacional Anticorrupción, comparten la función, los alcances y retos que desde 2016, año en que se creó el SNA, ha tenido.
Con la creación del Sistema Nacional Anticorrupción, SNA, el estado mexicano apostó por una nueva estrategia, basada en la coordinación, como eje central para combatir la corrupción en todos los niveles de gobierno.

Esta coordinación y contar con una Secretaría Ejecutiva del Sistema Nacional Anticorrupción, marca un avance importante en el establecimiento de acciones para erradicar la corrupción y fortalecer el desempeño de la Administración Pública; sin embargo, la función, relevancia y alcance del SNA y de la Plataforma Digital Nacional, tiene que ser difundida para que toda la sociedad comprenda la pertinencia de su labor.

De manera clara y puntual, el Contador Público Certificado, Gerardo Lozano Dubernard, presidente del Observatorio del Sistema Nacional Anticorrupción, y el Maestro en Políticas Públicas, Roberto Moreno Herrera, Secretario Técnico de la Secretaría Ejecutiva del Sistema Nacional Anticorrupción, comparten la función, los alcances y retos que desde 2016, año en que se creó el SNA, ha tenido.
Formulation and Evaluation of Poly Herbal Syrup
Authors: Atpadkar Karan D.
Published: February 2025

Natural antioxidants are broadly distributed in therapeutic plants. These natural antioxidants, particularly polyphenols
and carotenoids, exhibit a wide range of organic effects, including anti-inflammatory, 0anti-atherosclerosis and anticancer. An
antioxidant is a molecule able of slowing or preventing the oxidation of other molecules. They may ensure cells from harm
caused by unsteady particles known as free radicals. Antioxidants terminate these chain responses by evacuating free radical
intermediate. Our body is rich in endogenous antioxidants, the substances that have the capacity to stop free radicals’
arrangement or to limit the damage they cause. Low levels of one or more of the fundamental antioxidants have been appeared
to be associated with numerous disorders counting cancer, inflammation, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease and diabetes.
These days, a great bargain of effort being used to discover successful antioxidants for the treatment or avoidance of free
radical-mediated harmful effects. Cellular damage or oxidative damage arising from free radicals or receptive oxygen species
(ROS) now shows up the essential mechanism fundamental a number of human neurodegenerative disorder, diabetes,
inflammation, immune system pathologies and digestive framework disorders. As of late there has been developing interest in
investigate into the part of plant-derived antioxidants in nourishment and human health. In the nourishment industry, an
antioxidant is characterized as a substance that, in little amounts, is able of preventing or delaying, in a critical way, the
oxidation of effectively oxidizable materials, such as fats. In unthinking terms, an antioxidant can be defi require as a hydrogen
donor or an electron donor.
Challenges in Human-Computer Interaction from a Retrospective Perspective: A Global Reflection with Emphasis on Latin America
Authors: Sarmiento Wilson J. , Sturm Christian , Collazos César A.
Published: February 2025

Undeniably, the design and construction of tools to support task execution marked a turning point in our development as a species and society. Some even argue that this point defines our transition to intelligent beings. One of the most significant consequences is that we understand our ability to change and modify the environment for our benefit and comfort. However, it took several thousand years, with the advent of the information and computing era, for us to feel the need to reflect on how we interact with and relate to a particular tool, one that has enabled significant transformations in our environment. This need transformed the human-computer relationship into a subject of interest, study, and research [1], [2].
Investigating Financial Reporting Fraud Intentions in Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): A Proposed Framework
Authors: Awang Yunita , Taib Azuraidah , Mohamed Shuhidan Shazalina , Rashid Norfadzilah
Published: February 2025

Fraud is widely regarded as the most important corporate problem in today's economic environment, and it is only becoming worse, especially in a tight-budget situation. Fraud in financial reporting refers to the intentional falsification of financial facts to mislead financial statement users. It undermines investors' trust in published financial statements. This study aims to identify the factors influencing intention for fraud in financial reporting in Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Hence, this study proposes a conceptual framework for financial reporting fraud intentions in Malaysian SMEs using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) as an underlying theory and supplemented by Rest's four-component model. The proposed framework comprises four main variables – attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and ethical judgment, while gender is treated as a control variable. This study enhances the current body of knowledge on unethical intention literature. It expands the applications of the TPB model in predicting intention for financial reporting fraud in the setting of small businesses. Additionally, the findings will contribute as a preventive safeguard against fraud in financial reporting
Flexible Work Revolution among Accountants in Malaysia: Challenges and Benefits
Authors: Mohd Sallem Nur Raihana , Che Hussain Nor Haliza , Muhmad Siti Nasuha , Che Ku Kassim Che Ku Hisam
Published: February 2025

The importance of flexible work arrangements is growing due to its numerous benefits to employees and organizations. However, the accounting profession faces challenges in implementing this innovative working environment. Therefore, the main aim of this paper is to theoretically review various factors that influence the effectiveness of flexible work arrangements among accountants in Malaysia. Drawing on a comprehensive analysis of prior literature, this paper provides valuable insights into the relevance of work flexibility in the accounting profession and the internal and external organizational factors that play a crucial role in enhancing work-life balance, job satisfaction, technology integration and employee performance. The extant literature highlights that organizational culture, top management support, organizational policies, and competitive pressure are among the factors that significantly impact the successful implementation of flexible work arrangements. Despite the thorough review conducted, this paper lacks empirical data to substantiate the previous findings documented in the literature. A survey can be employed to secure valuable data that can establish the relationships between the factors discussed in the paper. While still in the realm of theory, the paper has explored several important determinants that could help organizations in any policy changes in implementing flexible work arrangements effectively.
How the Ukraine War Stopped Arctic Brinkmanship
Authors: Heier Tormod
Published: February 2025

Based on available data in an open-source environment, there was no military antagonism nor any provocative exercises between U.S. and Russian forces in the Arctic between 2022 and 2024. This contrasts the 2015–2021 period where the two rivals provoked each other outside the coast of Norway. Why have U.S. and Russian forces stopped antagonizing each other? Using brinkmanship as a theoretical model of explanation, this study finds the Ukraine War to be an Arctic tranquilizer. This is partly due to fear of nuclear escalation but also due to strategic necessity: neither U.S. nor Russian forces can afford an overstretch problématique in the contemporary international environment. As both protagonists forge self-imposed restraints, Russia’s 2022 invasion has inadvertently led to more Arctic stability.
FENOMENA CAMPUR KODE MASYARAKAT MELAYU KUALA TUNGKAL DI MEDIA SOSIAL: KAJIAN SOSIOLINGUISTIK
Authors: Fitri Fajriani
Published: February 2025

Bahasa merupakan alat komunikasi yang melibatkan simbol-simbol lisan dan tulisan untuk mengekspresikan pemikiran serta perasaan. Dalam konteks masyarakat Kuala Tungkal, penggunaan bahasa Melayu dialek lokal bersamaan dengan bahasa Indonesia dan bahasa Inggris menciptakan fenomena campur kode yang menarik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis campur kode pada caption Instagram dari sembilan akun yang berfokus pada Kuala Tungkal, yaitu @hitstungkal, @tungkalbecerite, @tungkal_barometer, @tungkalvoice, @kuliner_tungkal, @tungkal_fyp, @tungkal_kite_punye, @kabarkualatungkal, dan @wisatatanjabbarat_. Dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif serta teori sosiolinguistik dan konsep campur kode dari Muysken (2000) yang mencakup insertion, alternation, dan congruent lexicalization, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa pencampuran bahasa tersebut dipengaruhi oleh globalisasi dan akses terhadap media sosial. Temuan ini diharapkan memberikan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang interaksi bahasa dalam masyarakat lokal serta dampaknya terhadap identitas budaya dan komunikasi di era modern.
KONTESTASI BAHASA PADA PAPAN NAMA USAHA DI KOTA BANDAR LAMPUNG
Authors: Lupito Renita Sekar , Suhandano Suhandano , Suhandano Suhandano
Published: February 2025

Penggunaan bahasa Indonesia, bahasa daerah, dan bahasa asing pada papan nama usaha di Bandar Lampung menunjukkan adanya kontestasi bahasa. Kontestasi bahasa ini melibatkan 14 bahasa, dari 14 bahasa tersebut terdapat bahasa yang dominan dan yang tidak.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memetakan dan menganalisis distribusi bahasa serta mendeskripsikan kontestasi bahasa melalui pola penggunaan bahasa yang muncul pada papan nama usaha. Metode observasi dengan teknik fotografi dilakukan untuk mengumpulkan data. Sebanyak 300 foto papan nama usaha di sepanjang jalan utama pada 4 kecamatan (Teluk Betung Selatan, Teluk Betung Timur, Teluk Betung Utara, dan Teluk Betung Barat) diambil sebagai objek penelitian. Pertama data dikelompokkan berdasarkan polanya (monolingual, bilingual, dan multilingual) kemudian pola yang sudah dikelompokkan dianalisis berdasarkan jenis usaha. Selanjutnya dilihat penggunaan bahasa Lampung terhadap jenis usaha. Temuan penelitian menunjukan bahwa bahasa Indonesia lebih dominan dari bahasa lain pada pola monolingual maupun bilingual, sedangkan pada pola multilingual posisi bahasa Indonesia diutamakan daripada bahasa Inggris. Untuk bahasa Lampung meskipun hanya muncul pada segelintir papan usaha tetapi identtitas kelokalan tetap dimunculkan terutama pada usaha makanan dan pakaian khas serta pada nama tempat wisata.  Implikasi sosial dari penelitian ini adalah masyarakat Lampung masih memiliki kesadaran untuk melestarikan dan mencerminkan identitas budaya Lampung lewat usaha yang dibangun. Kata kunci: bahasa, bandar lampung, kontestasi, linguistik lanskap, papan usaha
La experimentación en el campo de las Ciencias Sociales. Aproximaciones al método y la entrevista clínica-crítica
Authors: Muñiz Belén , Azcárate Josefina
Published: February 2025

En el presente artículo proponemos describir y reflexionar acerca de una técnica de recolección de datos inusual en las investigaciones en ciencias sociales: la entrevista clínica crítica diseñada por la Escuela Epistemológica de Jean Piaget. Comenzamos describiendo el proceso constituyente del método clínico crítico, continuamos con la caracterización de la técnica en comparación con otras usualmente utilizadas en el campo de las ciencias sociales como la entrevista estructurada y la entrevista en profundidad directiva y no directiva, para detenernos en los aspectos distintivo de la entrevista clínica crítica: la contrasugestión y la experimentación. Al finalizar, ejemplificamos con una entrevista realizada en el marco de las investigaciones exploratorias en curso de nuestro equipo de investigación.
Transferencia de materia, expansión volumétrica e inactivación de factores antinutricionales durante el remojado de soja
Authors: Torrez Irigoyen R. Martin , Giner Sergio Adrián
Published: February 2025

El remojado es una etapa fundamental en la preparación de la soja previo a su consumo. Los objetivos de este trabajo fueron estudiar la cinética de remojado de soja y evaluar el efecto de la temperatura sobre los inhibidores de tripsina. Las experiencias consistieron en remojar la soja en un baño termostático, a diferentes temperaturas, entre 20 y 80ºC extrayendo muestras entre 0 y 300 min. Para el modelado matemático se propuso un balance de materia en estado no estacionario que consideró un coeficiente de difusión variable y la expansión volumétrica mediante una correlación entre el radio y el contenido de humedad. La inactivación de los factores antinutricionales se determinó mediante un método enzimático. Los resultados mostraron un aumento significativo en el volumen de los granos (≈2.5 veces) y un ajuste satisfactorio del modelo a los datos experimentales. La mayoría de los tratamientos alcanzaron el equilibrio de humedad a los 200 minutos, excepto a 20°C. En cuanto a los inhibidores, solo el tratamiento a 80°C mostró una reducción significativa. Se seleccionó el tratamiento a 40ºC durante 200 min como el más apropiado. Los resultados obtenidos pueden convertirse en información valiosa para el diseño y optimización de procesos de remojado.
Polish Studies on Saturation Diving and Practical Application of Their Findings. Part 3B Technical and Organisational Issues of the Implementation of Saturation Diving in Poland from the 1990s Onwards. Part 3B
Authors: Skrzyński Stanisław
Published: February 2025

This article is another in a series of articles on the research and implementation of saturation diving technology in Poland. It discusses the specificities related to the implementation of this technology against the background of economic and historical conditions in our country. In Poland, the issue of saturation diving for the needs of the emerging offshore mining industry has been for over a dozen years dealt with by the Department of Diving Equipment and Technology of Underwater Works (Polish abbr. ZSNiTPP). In parallel, deep diving technologies were developed, in the first stage, as a basic diving technology and, since 1994, as complementary to ensure the full backup for saturation diving. Since 1995, saturation diving has become an everyday occurrence in the Polish economic zone of the Baltic Sea. This article shows the difficult path that the implementation of saturation diving took during a period of economic instability when the scale of the domestic offshore industry’s facilities was small compared to global companies. Selected animators and participants in the implementation are recalled for two periods: one marked with the cooperation with the Italian underwater services company RANA and the other one, a period of implementation of long-term underwater works based on domestic capabilities. The article also considers the technical and organisational conditions for the implementation of saturation diving for the Polish mining industry. In 1990, the Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company Petrobaltic (today LOTOS) played one of the key roles in the implementation of saturation diving in our country. The implementation of saturation diving in Poland was linked to the only operational diving system of Italian production, the Af-2, which enabled scientific research related to the application of new technical solutions and testing under operational conditions, as well as contributed to the development of scientific, engineering, and medical staff for the Polish offshore industry. The company played one of the main roles in the implementation of saturation diving in our country The 1995 became a landmark year in the history of saturation diving in Poland, as well as in the Baltic Sea. Through this technology, the process of installing the first two underwater exploitation heads on production wells B3-7 and B3-10 was initiated. The saturation diving was possible thanks to the leasing of the Af-2 diving system by Petrobaltic and its subsequent purchase by the Naval Academy in 1998.This system, after a series of upgrades, is still in service today.
Creating a Universal Platform for Organizing Remote Work of a Linguist Teacher Using Advanced On-Line Boards
Authors:   Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Zhernovaya O. , Kuklina I. ,   Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Kuklina A. ,   Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod
Published: February 2025

The modernity of the educational paradigm brings linguists to the need to build student-centered learning, individualization of each lesson with the student. Opportunities for distance learn­ing and self-education under the supervision of an experienced mentor are the realities of recent years. The objectives of this research: consideration of approaches and requirements for the creation of a full-scale information platform for distance learn­ing of students in a foreign language using online boards for teamwork of students and planning individual tasks. The analy­sis of existing platforms for remote collaboration, the study of practical experience in conducting classes, research in the field of modern information technologies made it possible to identify the shortcomings of the information resources available in the arsenal of a teacher-linguist. The result of the research work done was proposals for the design and formation of requirements for the implementation of a modern platform for the work of a teacher-linguist using online boards and the possibility of listen­ing. The information architecture of the digital platform should be a full-fledged workplace for a linguist to work with an audience of students, have a friendly interface and have a rich library of tools for the work of a teacher-translator.
Developing Linguo-Creative Thinking While Teaching Political Translation
Authors:   MGIMO University, Mosina S.
Published: February 2025

The subject of the paper is linguo-creative thinking in the translation process. The article is aimed at demonstrating the importance of linguo-creative thinking in the process of teaching political translation. Applying the method of analysis the author comes to the following conclusions: linguo-creative thinking is essential to translate headlines, which is demonstrated by the examples from the Economist and Russian newspapers. Linguis­tic transcoding, inscribing and rewriting are mentioned among the instruments that enable to achieve exact and adequate trans­lation. According to the results of the research, special emphasis should be placed on generative heuristics suggesting a play on words. The author enumerates a number of activities that can develop linguo-creative thinking, among which are word deci­phering, associations, creation of speaking names, word forma­tion by means of unusual combinations of word-building pat­terns, possible word families, artificial toponyms and names of their dwellers.
Teaching Literary Translation to Students of Non-Linguistic Specialties
Authors:   National Research Tomsk State University, Pavlova M.
Published: February 2025

While the translation industry is experiencing the influence of disruptive technologies, a sharp drop in demand for profes­sional translation services is becoming more and more obvious. Since modern translation tools (machine translators based on artificial intelligence, CAT tools, contextual search engines, and so on) make it possible to successfully cope with many transla­tion tasks, certified specialists are no longer required and can be easily substituted by so-called “translation operators”. This en­tails the need to revise and modify existing higher education programs in accordance with market requirements.

The purpose of this article is to substantiate the inclusion of translation disciplines in the educational programs of non-lin­guistic specialties and to describe the experience of teaching literary translation within the framework of the TSU Core Cur­riculum project at six non-linguistic faculties of the National Research Tomsk State University.

The pedagogical methods described in the article can be used when introducing similar practices in universities.