bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Um estudo sobre a Fortaleza de São João como atrativo turístico na cidade do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Sales Paulo Roberto de , Hasslocher-Moreno Alejandro Marcel , Lavandoski Joice
Published: January 2025

Este trabalho aborda a Fortaleza de São João como atrativo turístico do Rio de Janeiro. Os indícios de crescimento que o turismo vem experimentando desde o final do ano de 2021, em função da retomada da economia mundial impactada pela pandemia da Covid-19, podem estar associados ao refinamento das ofertas pelo trade turístico, em sintonia com as demandas dos consumidores. No universo de oportunidades ‘visíveis’, o segmento do turismo cultural pode desnudar o turismo em fortalezas militares como potencial consistente, face à malha de acolhimento no território brasileiro, em um conjunto de atrativos dotados de infraestrutura, segurança e valor. O Brasil tem 871 fortificações, sendo 124 localizadas no Rio de Janeiro. A Fortaleza de São João ou Forte São João, está situada no lado ocidental da barra da Baía de Guanabara, no bairro da Urca, cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Sedia o Centro de Capacitação Física, a Escola Superior de Guerra, o Sítio Histórico e o Museu Histórico da Fortaleza. O objetivo geral deste trabalho é destacar o potencial turístico cultural da Fortaleza de São João, mediante informações históricas de seu acervo, de suas instalações e monumentos, bem como as atividades turísticas desenvolvidas no local, incluindo sugestão de roteiro de visitação. Em termos metodológicos a pesquisa é descritiva e exploratória, composta por levantamento bibliográfico sobre a importância do patrimônio cultural para o turismo e pesquisa empírica, com abordagem qualitativa na Fortaleza, realizada por meio de observação participante. Os principais resultados são relacionados à história e à atualidade da Fortaleza, seu potencial e as oportunidades para a sociedade local usufruir de um acervo bem preservado, acessível e muito agradável visualmente.
Impactos das alterações no sono no desenvolvimento de doenças neurodegenerativas
Authors: Rodrigues Maria Clara Batista , Gomes Yure Tavares , Albuquerque Letícia de Souza , Brito Pâmela Guimarães , Lima Elcias de Oliveira , Silva Pâmela Késsia Pinheiro de Lima , Silva Analice Rodrigues , Silva Isabele Maria da , Fernandes Larissa Maria da Costa , Vasconcelos Veronica Leonardo Bantim de , Sampaio Tiane Lopes de Farias , Silva Alexandra Mirella Maximino da , Nascimento Maria Clara Pereira do , Amorim Rackel de Boa Esperança Pereira de
Published: January 2025

Alterações no sono estão diretamente associadas ao desenvolvimento e à progressão de doenças neurodegenerativas, como Alzheimer, Parkinson e Huntington, impactando negativamente a qualidade de vida e acelerando processos patológicos.  A relação entre o sono e essas condições carece de estudos que integrem aspectos fisiológicos, patológicos e terapêuticos. Este estudo tem como objetivo explorar essa relação bidirecional, identificar os mecanismos subjacentes e destacar abordagens terapêuticas e preventivas para o manejo clínico. Foi realizada uma revisão narrativa de literatura, incluindo estudos publicados entre 2015 e 2024, selecionados em bases como PubMed, Scopus e Web of Science. Utilizaram-se descritores controlados e termos livres relacionados ao sono, neurodegeneração e proteínas-chave, com critérios de inclusão baseados em idiomas (inglês, português e espanhol) e rigor metodológico. Os resultados indicam que o sono desempenha um papel essencial na regulação de ritmos circadianos, processos neurofisiológicos e remoção de neurotoxinas pelo sistema glinfático. Alterações nesse equilíbrio contribuem para o acúmulo de beta-amiloide e tau, comuns no Alzheimer, além de prejudicar a neuroplasticidade. Conclui-se que os distúrbios do sono são tanto fatores de risco quanto sintomas em doenças neurodegenerativas. A integração do manejo do sono aos tratamentos convencionais e sua consideração como biomarcador precoce podem melhorar significativamente o diagnóstico e a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Estudos adicionais são necessários para aprofundar os mecanismos e desenvolver intervenções eficazes.
Application of Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System models in estimating steel hardenability
Authors: Gemechu W.F. , Sitek W.
Published: January 2025

The paper examines the efficacy of Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference Systems (ANFIS) in predicting hardenability, a crucial material property influencing the performance of steels. The study evaluates the performance of four distinct ANFIS models, each characterised by different rules (19, 22, 24, and 28), to understand how model complexity relates to predictive accuracy. The goal is to determine the optimal model structure for achieving both high accuracy and generalisation ability.The research utilises a dataset with a defined hardenability to train and validate the four ANFIS models. Each model’s performance is assessed using standard evaluation metrics of Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE). The analysis compares the models’ performance across training and validation datasets to identify trends in the number of rules and their impact on accuracy and generalisation.The results show a trend of increasing training accuracy with a higher rule count, suggesting a model’s enhanced ability to represent complex data relationships. However, the improvement in training accuracy is often accompanied by a reduced generalisation ability, particularly evident in the anfis-4 model. The anfis-2 model appears promising for generalisation, while the anfis-3 model demonstrates balanced performance.The models’ applicability is limited by the specific steel grade ranges and dataset used. Future research should use a broader range of steel grades and datasets to enhance the models’ versatility and generalisability. Examining the individual rules and membership functions can provide valuable insights into the decision-making process and the factors influencing hardenability.The findings highlight the potential of ANFIS models as valuable tools for materials engineers and manufacturers. Accurately predicting hardenability can optimise steel production processes, thanks to reducing material waste, improving product quality, and accelerating development cycles. Such models could streamline the selection of appropriate steel grades, enabling efficient and cost-effective manufacturing.The study systematically investigates the effects of varying rule counts in ANFIS models for hardenability prediction. The analysis shows the trade-off between model complexity and generalisation ability, which is essential knowledge for developing robust and reliable predictive models.
Physiological changes in erythrocyte parameters in Holstein-Friesian cows during pregnancy
Authors: Antos Piotr , Machura Marta
Published: January 2025

Pregnant animals undergo significant physiological changes in order to nurture the developing foetus and prepare the mother for labour and delivery. Pregnancy is also characterized by haematological changes. In many species, there is an increase in erythropoietic activity and a simultaneous increase in plasma volume during pregnancy. This leads to transient fluctuations in haematological parameters, because plasma volume increases more quickly than erythrocyte mass. Some of these changes may mimic disease symptoms, and therefore it is important to differentiate between normal physiological changes and pathology.

The experiment was carried out on Holstein-Friesian cows, which were kept in a free-stall barn and fed in the total mixed ration system. The animals were divided into two groups: primiparous cows (n = 12) and multiparous cows (n = 12). Blood was taken from the tail vein into tubes containing EDTA as an anticoagulant and analysed within four hours after collection. The analysis included determination of erythrocyte parameters, i.e. packed cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin concentration (Hb), and red blood cell count (RBC), and RBC indices: mean cell volume (MCV), mean cell haemoglobin (MCH), and mean cell haemoglobin concentration (MCHC). Blood for analysis was taken eight times, from the second to the ninth month of pregnancy.

The study revealed numerous changes in erythrocyte parameters. Changes were detected in PCV, Hb, RBC, MCV, MCH and MCHC in primiparous and multiparous cows.
Simbolinės ir buitinės lazdõs funkcijos
Authors:   Vytautas Magnus University, Sajenkienė Jurga , Macienė Jurgita ,   Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija / Higher Education Institution
Published: January 2025

Summary
The article analyzes what functions the well-known everyday tool – the stick – performed in the
past or performs now. It explains how the functions of the stick have changed: from a weapon
intended for hunting or defense, to an attribute used in various games, from a sign of distinction of
the pope or king to a symbol of a beggar. The research uses the methods of document analysis and
thematic analysis, currently popular in both social sciences and humanities, when information
collected from various written sources is systematized by identifying themes and analyzed, thus
characterizing the main object of research – the symbolic and domestic functions of the stick.
TRATAMENTO DO TDAH EM ADOLESCENTES: RELATO DE CASO SOBRE A INTEGRAÇÃO DE TERAPIA FARMACOLÓGICA E ESPORTE DE PRECISÃO
Authors: Tavares Thiago de Mello , Orsini Marco , Armada Luciana , Magnani Mirela Hoffmann
Published: January 2025

O Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH) é um transtorno neurodesenvolvimental caracterizado por desatenção, hiperatividade e impulsividade, frequentemente associado a prejuízos acadêmicos, sociais e ocupacionais. Este estudo relata o caso de um adolescente de 15 anos diagnosticado com TDAH aos 9 anos, cuja trajetória terapêutica ilustra os desafios e benefícios da transição de medicamentos estimulantes para não estimulantes. O tratamento inicial com metilfenidato de liberação imediata resultou em efeitos colaterais significativos, como irritabilidade e ansiedade, levando à troca para metilfenidato de liberação prolongada, que trouxe melhorias parciais. Aos 14 anos, foi introduzida a atomoxetina, resultando em controle emocional mais estável, redução dos sintomas ansiosos e melhora no desempenho acadêmico e esportivo.

A prática de arco e flecha, um esporte de precisão, desempenhou um papel complementar ao tratamento, promovendo habilidades de foco, autorregulação e controle motor. O caso evidencia a eficácia da atomoxetina na gestão de comorbidades emocionais, como a ansiedade, e destaca a importância de uma abordagem multidisciplinar, integrando terapia farmacológica e atividades extracurriculares estruturadas. Além disso, reforça a necessidade de monitoramento contínuo e ajustes terapêuticos baseados nas necessidades individuais dos pacientes.

Os resultados deste relato contribuem para a literatura ao demonstrar os benefícios clínicos e psicossociais de intervenções personalizadas no manejo do TDAH, especialmente em adolescentes que enfrentam alta demanda cognitiva e emocional. Estudos futuros são recomendados para explorar a integração de diferentes abordagens terapêuticas no TDAH, maximizando os resultados clínicos e funcionais.
El Impacto del Aprendizaje Híbrido en Estudiantes Universitarios en el Siglo XXI: Efectividad, Beneficios y Desafíos en América Latina
Authors: Pillajo Pila Karina Marisol , Cueva Cabrera Priscila Nataly , Guazhambo Castillo Enma Patricia , Barberan Castro Jessica Yahaira , Briones Calvache José Oswaldo
Published: January 2025

El aprendizaje híbrido se ha consolidado como una forma de educación crucial en el siglo XXI, ofreciendo adaptabilidad y accesibilidad a los estudiantes de nivel universitario en América Latina. Este artículo analiza el efecto de esta modalidad en alumnos de nivel superior, enfocándose en su eficacia, ventajas y retos en entornos de recursos escasos y variedad geográfica. A través del estudio de casos recientes y estadísticas regionales, se examinan los éxitos y restricciones del aprendizaje híbrido, además de sugerencias para su eficaz aplicación en el contexto universitario de Latinoamérica.
Kahramanmaraş merkezli depremin insan kaynakları sürecine etkisi: Hatay örneği
Authors: Boz Ufuk
Published: January 2025

Türkiye’de, 6 Şubat 2023 tarihinde merkez üssü Kahramanmaraş’ın Pazarcık ve Ekinözü ilçeleri olan 7,8 ve 7,5 büyüklüğünde iki deprem meydana gelmiştir. Resmi verilere göre bu depremler sonucunda 50 bin 783 kişi hayatını kaybetmiştir. Depremin hemen ardından, 11 il ve bir ilçe için 3 ay süreli Olağanüstü Hal (OHAL) ilan edilmiştir. Deprem, bu 11 ilde yaşayan toplam 15.8 milyon insanı etkilemiştir. Bu doğal afet, Türkiye ve bölgesi üzerinde derin etkilere sahip olmuştur; özellikle deprem sonrasında birçok iş yeri hasar görmüş ve kullanılamaz duruma gelmiştir. Mücbir sebep ilan edilen bu illerde, Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumu (SGK) verilerine göre 1,9 milyon sigortalı çalışan bulunmaktadır. Deprem sonucu çalışanların birçoğu hayatını kaybetmiş ya da yaralanmıştır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, depremin Hatay ilindeki işgücü piyasası üzerindeki etkilerini İŞKUR kayıtları ile analiz etmek ve insan kaynakları süreçlerine etkilerini ortaya koymaktır. Araştırma, aday bulma, personel seçme, eğitim ve geliştirme, performans değerlendirme, kariyer yönetimi ve ücret yönetimi gibi insan kaynakları süreçlerinin depremden nasıl etkilendiğini incelemeyi hedeflemektedir. Öncelikle, literatür taraması yapılarak benzer çalışmaların bulguları ve yöntemleri gözden geçirilmiştir. Ardından, ikincil veri analizi yöntemi kullanılarak Eylül 2022 ve 2023 tarihli İŞKUR istatistikleri temel alınarak depremin işgücü piyasası üzerindeki etkileri incelenmiştir. Bu şekilde, çalışma, Hatay ilindeki deprem sonrası işgücü piyasasının durumunu anlamak ve ilgili politika önerileri geliştirmek için bir çerçeve sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır.
Kemampuan Literasi Matematika Mahasiswa Calon Guru Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Rokhima Nur , Pamungkas Dwi
Published: January 2025

Hasil PISA menunjukkan literasi matematika siswa Indonesia masih tergolong rendah. Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan kemampuan literasi matematika mahasiswa calon guru sekolah dasar Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa, Sosial, dan Olahraga Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong berdasarakan kemampuan matematika. Mahasiswa dikelompokkan sesuai tingkat kemampuan awal rendah, sedang dan tinggi. Sehingga diperoleh 3 mahasiswa yang dijadikan sebagai subjek penelitian yakni mahasiswa berkemampuan rendah (MR), mahasiswa berkemampuan sedang (MS), dan mahasiswa berkemampuan tinggi (MT). Kemudian, diberikan tes kemampuan literasi matematika yang telah diuji keabshanan dan kevalidannya. Selanjutnya dilakukan wawancara untuk mengetahui level masing-masing subjek penelitian sesuai indikator kemampuan literasi matematika. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan analisis yang dilakukan dapat disimpulkan: (1) mahasiswa berkemampuan rendah belum mampu menuliskan jawaban secara tepat, namun mampu memberikan argumentasi sehingga memenuhi pada level 1 indikator kemampuan literasi matematika. (2) mahasiswa berkemampuan sedang mampu menuliskan jawaban secara tepat dan disertai argumentasi berdasarkan penafsiran sehingga memenuhi pada level 2 indikator kemampuan literasi matematika. (3) mahasiswa berkemampuan tinggi mampu menuliskan jawaban dan argumentasi yang runut secara tepat, sehingga memenuhi indikator kemampuan literasi matematika level 4.
Analisis Bibliometrik : Tren Penelitian Penggunaan LKPD berbasis STEM Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Matematis Siswa SMP (2019-2024)
Authors: Ulwiyah Siti , Hidayat Rifqi , Rahmatudin Jajang
Published: January 2025

LKPD berbasis STEM  dapat berguna untuk meningkatkan  bahan ajar disekolah guna meningkatkan kompetensi siswa,  salah satunya meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif matematis siswa SMP. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tren dan fokus penelitian terkait LKPD berbasis STEM terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Matematis Siswa SMP. Sebanyak 500 artikel yang sesuai dengan kriteria kata kunci  hasil penelusuran data menggunakan aplikasi Publish or  Perish (PoP) pada tahun 2019-2024. Data  disimpan dalam bentuk Microsoft Excel sebagai bahan pengolahan data dan disimpan dalam bentuk RIS untuk digunakan pada software VOSviewer untuk mendapatkan pemetaan dalam mencari tren publikasi. Hasil analisis juga menunjukkan bahwa topik yang jarang diteliti terkait studi Mathematical Creative Thinking terkait dengan Pendekatan STEM. Celah ini akan menjadi ide dasar untuk Mathematical Creative Thinking selanjutnya. Ini merupakan gap penelitian yang dapat bermanfaat bagi penelitian selanjutnya atau menjadi novelty dalam penelitian selanjutnya. Keterbatasan penelitian ini adalah data yang diambil berasal dari Google Scholar, diharapkan untuk penelitian selanjutnya bisa mengambil sumber dari database yang berbeda seperti database Scopus.
Analisis Regresi Non Linear Terhadap Penyebaran Penyakit Pneumonia di Provinsi Jawa Timur
Authors: Firmansyah Muhammad Rheza
Published: January 2025

Pneumonia merupakan salah satu penyakit menular yang menjadi masalah kesehatan masyarakat di Indonesia, khususnya di Provinsi Jawa Timur. Penyebaran pneumonia dipengaruhi oleh faktor lingkungan (curah hujan, sumber infeksi) dan sosial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pola penyebaran pneumonia di Provinsi Jawa Timur dengan menggunakan regresi non linear. Data yang digunakan bersumber dari Badan Pusat Statistik Provinsi Jawa Timur. Pendekatan ini dipilih karena mampu menangani struktur data non linear dan mengestimasi parameter dengan efisien. Data yang digunakan mencakup jumlah kasus pneumonia di tingkat kabupaten/kota serta faktor - faktor yang berpotensi memengaruhi penyebaran penyakit tersebut, diantaranya persentase perokok diatas umur 55 tahun, luas wilayah, fasilitas kesehatan dan jumlah penduduk miskin. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan fasilitas kesehatan memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap penyebaran kasus pneumonia di Provinsi Jawa Timur. Oleh karena itu, meningkatkan akses dan kualitas fasilitas kesehatan menjadi strategi yang efektif untuk menanggulangi penyebaran penyakit ini.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Role Playing Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematika
Authors: Hasanah Naira , Khalidah Nurlaeli , Pradja Barra Purnama , Raharjo Sigit
Published: January 2025

Kajian ini memiliki tujuan untuk menganalisis dampak pendekatan pembelajaran Role Playing terhadap peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika peserta didik kelas VII SMP Islamic Center Tangerang tahun ajaran 2024/2025. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode quasi-eksperimental dengan rancangan penelitian yang juga berbasis quasi-eksperimental. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 66 siswa yang dibagi menjadi dua kelompok, yaitu kelas eksperimen (33 siswa) yang menggunakan pendekatan pembelajaran Role Playing dan kelas kontrol (33 siswa) yang menggunakan pembelajaran tradisional. Instrumen pengumpulan data berupa ujian pendahuluan dan penilaian akhir berupa soal deskriptif, serta angket untuk mengukur pemahaman siswa terhadap matematika. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, siswa kelas eksperimen secara signifikan lebih baik dalam memecahkan masalah matematika dibandingkan dengan siswa kelompok kontrol. Para siswa di kelas eksperimen mendapatkan nilai tengah pada post-test sebesar 68,87, dibandingkan dengan 65,90 pada kelompok kontrol. Lebih jauh, dengan tingkat signifikansi 9,1%, Pengujian hipotesis yang dilakukan dengan uji-t mengungkapkan bahwa penggunaan paradigma pembelajaran bermain peran memiliki dampak substansial pada keterampilan pemecahan masalah siswa. Dengan demikian, model pembelajaran Bermain Peran dapat diterapkan sebagai strategi pengajaran alternatif yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kemampuan siswa dalam menyelesaikan masalah matematika, khususnya terkait dengan materi himpunan.
Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde
Authors: Coutinho Marília Lúcia , Flório Flávia Martão , Souza Luciane Zanin de
Published: January 2025

Introdução: No Brasil, as Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde (PICS) são abordagens terapêuticas que são oferecidas de forma integrada com a medicina convencional pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Objetivo: Identificar o conhecimento, a percepção e o interesse de diferentes profissionais da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) pelas PICS. Métodos: Estudo transversal observacional quantitativo realizado no período de julho a outubro de 2022. Foram avaliados 310 profissionais médicos, enfermeiros e dentistas de 53 unidades da ESF. Os participantes responderam a um questionário autoaplicável, semiestruturado, contendo sete questões relacionadas com o perfil da amostra (sexo, idade, estado civil, formação, tempo de formado, pós-graduação e tempo de serviço público); quatro relativas ao conhecimento (sobre PICS no curso de graduação, capacitação e/ou especialização, sobre Acupuntura, Homeopatia, Medicina Antroposófica e sobre a Política Nacional de Práticas Integrativas e Complementares — PNPIC); seis questões sobre a percepção geral (eficiência das PICS, inclusão nos cursos de saúde, oferta nos diferentes níveis de atenção no SUS e no local de trabalho atual, inclusão das PICS no SUS e contribuição na vida profissional); e duas acerca do interesse pelo tema (interesse da comunidade e interesse dos profissionais em ter mais informações). Foram realizadas análises descritivas dos dados no programa R Core Team (2022). O teste χ2 e o teste Exato de Fisher foram utilizados para analisar as associações com a formação dos profissionais. Resultados: Do total da amostra, 79,4% era do sexo feminino, com idade média de 40,6 anos, e 54,2% era casada; 43,2% era enfermeira, 29,7% médica e 27,1% cirurgião-dentista; 72,6% tinha pós-graduação. A maioria (66,5%) não conhecia a PNPIC; considerou que as PICS são eficientes (81,6%), concorda com a inclusão das PICS no SUS (94,2%) e gostaria de obter mais conhecimento (91,3%). Não houve associação significante entre as respostas dos profissionais sobre as PICS e a formação do profissional (p>0,05). Conclusões: A formação acadêmica dos profissionais não influenciou o conhecimento e o interesse pelas PICS. Os profissionais reconhecem a eficácia dessas práticas, acreditam que devem ser ofertadas no SUS e demonstram interesse em aumentar seu conhecimento. A Acupuntura foi a prática mais conhecida, mas é pouco aplicada na Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS).
THE IMPACT OF GENDER DIVERSITY ON EARNINGS QUALITY OF LISTED FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRMS IN NIGERIA: ANALYSIS OF TWO-STAGE LEAST SQUARES
Authors: Akande Joseph Olorunfemi
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the impact of gender diversity on the earnings quality of listed financial service firms in Nigeria, focusing on the role of gender diversity and board size. Utilizing a correlation research design, it aims to test and predict the relationships among these variables. The sample consists of 36 financial service firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group, selected based on criteria ensuring the availability of relevant data from 2008 to 2022. Secondary data from these firms' annual financial reports provided the basis for analysis. To address potential endogeneity, a two-stage least squares (2SLS) regression was used, with instrumental variables estimating the endogenous variables. Additionally, Generalized Least Squares (GLS) and Feasible Generalized Least Squares (FGLS) methods were applied to handle heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation issues. The econometric model assessed earnings quality as the dependent variable, with female financial experts, female CEOs, and female board members of foreign nationality. Earnings quality was measured using the accruals quality model, evaluating the reliability of reported earnings. The findings reveal significant relationships between board attributes and earnings quality, emphasizing the role of gender diversity in enhancing the integrity of financial reporting. The results reveal significant positive relationships between the presence of female financial experts and female CEOs on the board with improved earnings quality, suggesting that gender diversity contributes to more reliable financial reporting. Diagnostic tests, including Multicollinearity, Autocorrelation, Heteroskedasticity, and Normality, confirmed the robustness of the results. This research contributes to the understanding of corporate governance by highlighting how board composition influences earnings quality, highlighting the relevance of gender diversity in corporate boards, and providing valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and stakeholders in the financial industry.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PERFORMANCE OF FIRMS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: KOLAWOLE Kayode David
Published: January 2025

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is widely practiced by multinational companies in developed countries. But Nigerian companies are not widely accepted the concept. Hence, this study examines the impact of CSR on the performance of companies in Lagos State. The study used primary data collected through a questionnaire survey. Ordered logit and Structural Equation Modelling method of multiple regressions was used to analyze the data obtained. The results indicate that educational accountability has a positive, statistically significant effect on service delivery at the 1% significance level. Environmental responsibility was also found to have a significant impact on service delivery. Ethical responsibility also shows a significant effect of service provision at the 1% level of significance. Additionally, a significant effect of service provision is found at the 1% level of financial responsibility. The study concludes that CSR plays an important role in increasing the performance of companies in Lagos State. Nigeria. For this reason, it is recommended that companies should prioritize education and CSR initiatives as these have been identified as key drivers of improved and sustainable customer service.
WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND MANUFACTURING PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA
Authors: Gbadebo Adedeji Daniel
Published: January 2025

Effective working capital is necessary for financial growth, sustainability, reliable liquidity and profitability of a firm. Management working capital involve the optimization of inventory, debtors and creditor to ensure profitability and liquidity of a firm. The paper aims to show how working capital management affect the performance of manufacturing firms in Nigeria during 2013 and 2022. For this, the paper tests two hypotheses: The first is that it assumes no significant relationship between working capital management and return on assets. The second assumes that working capital management does not significantly impact on return on equity of the companies in Nigeria. To evaluate this, we the study examines the relationship between working capital management variables, including stock turnover, debtor collection period, creditor collection period, and current ratio and performance indicators (return on assets and return on equity). The findings suggest that efficient management of these components enhances performance since stock turnover, debtor collection period, and creditor collection period are positively associated with financial performance. Because this has implication for future performance, the paper offers, amongst others that to enhance the profitability firms in Nigeria, there is the need to adopt more financial technologies can streamline working capital management processes, such as automating inventory and receivables tracking. Also, should be strategic extension of creditor collection periods without compromising supplier relationships to improve cash flow management. For instance, stricter credit control measures can be implemented to reduce the debtor collection period and can improve cash availability and profitability.
OPTIMIZATION OF THE MAIZE HYBRID PLANT POPULATION IN A HETEROGENEOUS AGRICULTURAL FIELD
Authors: Baron Felipe Arthur , Carvalho Ivan Ricardo , Bandeira Willyan Júnior Adorian , Amado Telmo Jorge Carneiro , Corassa Geomar Mateus , Fioresi Dejales , Martini Renan Tonin
Published: January 2025

The aim of this study was to quantify the impact of choosing a corn hybrid and adjusting the plant population in different productivity zones in an agricultural area. The experiment was carried out in the 2015/2016 harvest, in the municipality of Boa Vista das Missões-RS, in an area of 114.91 hectares, 38.2% of which was low productivity and 61.8% high productivity. A randomized block experimental design was used in a factorial scheme (2x5), with two types of productivity zone, five sowing densities (60, 75, 90, 105 and 120 thousand plants per hectare) and four replications. The hybrids used were Agroeste 1677 VT PRO3® (AS1677), BioGene 7318 YH (BG7318) and Pioneer 1630H (P1630). Variables such as the number of grain rows, number of grains per row, number of grains per ear, ear diameter and thousand-grain weight were evaluated. Grain yield was determined by manually harvesting the central rows of the area. Analyses of variance were carried out to verify the effects of yield zone and plant population on agronomic characteristics, with significance assessed by the F test. Regression model analysis was used to calculate net economic return (REL) and maximum technical efficiency (MET). The ideal plant population varied according to the productivity zone, with hybrid AS1677 showing the best response to the high population in both zones, while hybrid P1630 performed the worst. The study suggests that the use of variable seeding rates can increase productivity in high productivity areas and optimize the use of resources in low productivity zones, requiring further research to validate the technique.
NES: Neural Embedding Squared
Authors: Ladeira Lucas Zanco , Santos Frances Albert , Villas Leandro Aparecido
Published: January 2025

In the fields of natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning, the quality and quantity of training data play a pivotal role in model performance. Textual data augmentation, a technique that artificially enhances the size of the training dataset by generating diverse yet semantically equivalent samples, has emerged as a crucial tool for overcoming data scarcity and improving the robustness of NLP models. However, the available solutions that achieve state-of-the-art performance require considerable computing power. This occurs because they use resource hungry machine learning models for each synthetic sentence generated. This paper introduces an approach to textual data augmentation, leveraging semantic representations to produce augmented data that not only expands the dataset but also understands the distribution of data points spatially. The approach requires less computing power by exploiting a fast prediction and spatial exploration in the embedding representation. In our experiments, it was able to double model performance while fixing class unbalance.
Use and Outcomes of Sugammadex for Neurological Examination after Neuromuscular Blockade in the Emergency Department
Authors: Hallisey Stephen D. , Prucnal Christiana K. , Ilg Annette M. , Seethala Raghu R. , Jansson Paul S.
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Non-depolarizing agents such as rocuronium and vecuronium are frequently used in the emergency department (ED) to facilitate intubation but may lead to delay in neurologic examination and intervention. Sugammadex is used for reversal of neuromuscular blockade by non-depolarizing agents but its role in the reversal of neuromuscular blockade for neurologic examination in the ED is poorly deﬁned. Methods: This was a multicenter cohort study using retrospective chart review. We reviewed all ED encounters from June 21, 2016–February 9, 2024 of the electronic health record of Mass General Brigham, a large multistate health system, and abstracted all ED administrations of sugammadex to facilitate neurologic examination. We calculated descriptive statistics and assessed outcomes. Results: In 3,080,338 ED visits during the study period, 48 patients received sugammadex to facilitate neurologic examination. Of those patients, 23 (47.9%) underwent a procedure within 24 hours. Three (6.3%) had bradycardia, and one (2.1%) had hypotension following sugammadex administration. A total of 23 patients (47.9%) ultimately died during their admission, and 24 (50%) died within 30 days. Conclusion: Patients who received sugammadex in the ED to facilitate neurologic examination during the study period had rare associated adverse effects, high rates of procedures within 24 hours of administration, and signiﬁcant in-hospital mortality. Prospective data is needed to assess the impact of sugammadex on decision-making.
Studi Kasus: Implementasi Back Massage pada Klien Lansia Rheumatoid Arthritis dengan Masalah Keperawatan Nyeri Kronis
Authors: Budi Yulifah Salistia , Azhar Putri Delia , Supriyanto Supriyanto
Published: January 2025

Rheumatoid arthritis merupakan penyakit autoimun dan bisa degeneratif yang menyerang persendian (umumnya tangan dan kaki) terdapat peradangan, yang menyebabkan terjadinya pembengkakan, nyeri dan terkadang terdapat kerusakan pada bagian dalam sendi yang disebabkan adanya penekanan yang terus menerus selama bertahun-tahun. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melakukan penerapan terapi Back Massage pada Asuhan Keperawatan reumatoid arthritis terhadap penurunan skala nyeri. Partisipan pada penelitian ini adalah 2 orang lansia dengan reumatoid arthritis dengan rentang usia >60 tahun yang mengalami nyeri. Penelitian dilakukan dengan teknik wawancara, observasi, pemeriksaan fisik, dan studi dokumentasi menggunakan format asuhan keperawatan gerontik dan pengukuran skala nyeri menggunakan Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Analisa data dilakukan melalui tahapan pengumpulan data dengan pengkajian; reduksi dan penyajian data ke dalam format asuhan keperawatan. Setelah dilakukan terapi back massage dalam 15-20 menit selama tiga hari didapatkan penurunan skala nyeri tiga skor pada kedua partisipan. Terapi back massage dapat dilakukan setiap waktu guna mengurangi rasa nyeri pada penderita reumatoid arthritis khususnya lansia.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA KUALITAS LAYANAN DAN WORD OF MOUTH TERHADAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN: STUDI DI KLINIK AZZYFAA BEAUTY ACEH BESAR
Authors: Mariana Mariana , Duana Maiza , Jihad Fikri Faidul , Marniati Marniati , Yulizar Yulizar
Published: January 2025

Di era modern ini, kecantikan dan kesehatan kulit wajah menjadi topik penting dalam dunia kesehatan. Untuk meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan, klinik kecantikan terutama Azzyfaa beauty perlu fokus pada kualitas pelayanan dan Word of Mouth pada jasa maupun produk yang ditawarkan. Keluhan negatif dari pelanggan dapat menurunkan kepuasan dan merusak reputasi klinik jika mereka membagikan pengalaman buruk terkait pelayanan atau hasil perawatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi hubungan antara kualitas pelayanan dan Word of Mouth (WOM) terhadap kepuasan pelanggan di Klinik Azzyfaa Beauty Aceh Besar. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah cross-sectional study dengan pendekatan kuantitatif melalui penyelidikan analitik. Populasi penelitian melibatkan seluruh pelanggan pengguna jasa di klinik tersebut, dengan sampel sebanyak 137 responden yang dipilih secara purposive sampling. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara dengan kuesioner dianalisis menggunakan uji Chi-Square secara univariat dan bivariat. Uji statistik menghasikan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000, yang berarti p-value lebih kecil dari tingkat signifikansi (0,05), baik antara kualitas pelayanan dengan kepuasan pelanggan maupun antara Word of Mouth (WOM) dengan kepuasan pelanggan. Penelitian ini menindikasikan adanya hubungan yang signifikan antara kualitas pelayanan dan WOM terhadap kepuasan pelanggan di Klinik Azzyfaa Beauty Aceh Besar. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan upaya peningkatan fasilitas, kualitas pelayanan, serta promosi rutin dari pihak klinik untuk menciptakan WOM positif, yang akan meningkatkan persepsi pelanggan terhadap kepuasan mereka.
Pemikiran Filsafat Ilmu Pendidikan Rahmah El Yunusiah: Transformasi Nilai-Nilai Keislaman dalam Pendidikan Diniyyah Putri
Authors: Yusti Elida  , Mukhaiyar Mukhaiyar  , Resy Oktadela
Published: January 2025

This study examines the philosophical thoughts of Rahmah El Yunusiah, a prominent female reformer in Islamic education in Indonesia, focusing on the transformation of Islamic values. The primary focus is on the application of Islamic values in the educational practices at Diniyyah Putri, the Islamic educational institution she founded. A qualitative approach with a literature study method was used to explore Rahmah El Yunusiah's thoughts through her works, historical documents, and institutional archives. The findings reveal that her educational philosophy emphasizes the formation of Islamic character, the development of knowledge based on tauhid, and the empowerment of Muslim women through education. The transformation of Islamic values is reflected in a holistic curriculum, the integration of religious and general sciences, and the cultivation of noble character as the foundation of education. These contributions provide new insights into the relevance of value-based Islamic education in the modern era, particularly in the context of women's education. This study recommends developing educational models that contextually adopt Islamic values to address globalization challenges.
Cinta Tanah Air pada Era Digital: Peran Generasi Z dalam Mempertahankan Identitas Nasional
Authors: Muhammad Arya Pradipta  , Abdul Wafi  , Marita Marita  , Rahmadani Luthfiah  , Fariz Ikhsan  , Prawidya Raihan Syafaat
Published: January 2025

Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012) has been socialised in the digital age, which has informed their social interactions and cultural awareness. This study assesses the role of Generation Z in maintaining national identity in the context of globalisation, employing a Likert-scale interview methodology with university students aged 18–22 at Universitas Gadjah Mada. The results indicate that the majority of respondents exhibit a robust sense of patriotism (53.6% strongly agree) and express support for the preservation of national identity (70% agree/strongly agree). However, a small percentage of respondents express doubt (18.4%) or disagreement (5.2%). Generation Z proactively employs social media to advance local culture, address social issues, and reconcile global influences with local values. Despite the challenges posed by globalisation, they demonstrate a commitment to maintaining Indonesia's cultural heritage. This study recommends culturally relevant education tailored to the digital era to support Generation Z in preserving national identity while adapting to global developments.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Minat Mahasiswa dalam Berwirausaha
Authors: Barkudin Barkudin
Published: January 2025

Research was conducted to determine the factors that influence students’ interest in entrepreneurship. The methode used is a quantitative method, the research population is students at at Pasim National University in semesters 3 and 4, the research sampel consisted of 86 respondents. The collected data was analyzed using validity, reliability and simpel regression analysis tests. The results of the analysis show that the data meets the validity and reliability test requirements, the results of the partial analysis of the emotional intelligence variable have an influence of 5,221 on interest in entrepreneurship, the family environment has an influence of 4,823 in student interest in entrepreneuship and self efficacy has an impact of 5,882 on student interest in entrepreneuship. This value is greater. From the t table values of 1,663 so that partially each variable has an impact on interest in entrepreneurship, simultaneous analysis there is a significant influence from the variables emotional intelligence, environment family and sel-efficacy towards students’ entrepreneurial interests.
Gulliver – A new kind of industrial CT
Authors:   Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS), Salamon Michael ,   Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS), Reims Nils ,   Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS), Prjamkov Dimitri ,   Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS), Schmitt Michael ,   Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS), Makarov Jurij ,   OHB Digital Connect GmbH, Ak Dennis ,   Fraunhofer-Institut für Techno- und Wirtschaftsmathematik (ITWM), Kronenberger Markus ,   Fraunhofer-Institut für Techno- und Wirtschaftsmathematik (ITWM), Schladitz Katja ,   Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) former Technische Universität Kaiserslautern, Redenbach Claudia ,   Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) former Technische Universität Kaiserslautern, Grzesiak Szymon ,   Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) former Technische Universität Kaiserslautern, de Sousa Christoph ,   Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) former Technische Universität Kaiserslautern, Thiele Catherina ,   Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) former Technische Universität Kaiserslautern, Pahn Matthias
Published: January 2025

The large-scale CT system GULLIVER was recently put into operation at the Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität (RPTU) in Kaiserslautern (Germany). The project, which was launched in 2019 as a result of a competition between various German universities and research institutions, aims to use Computed Tomography (CT) to examine real-scale building components under the most realistic load conditions possible, as is customary in materials testing. The CT measurement is intended to provide new insights into the fatigue dynamics inside these concrete structures, which are up to 6 m long and 1 m wide, by detecting minimal cracks of up to 100 microns in size at the point of load application. The special design of the system and the components installed, open up completely new fields of application for high-energy CT that were previously not available. Particularly noteworthy is the system's gantry-type manipulation unit, whose use has so far been limited primarily to medical diagnostics, as well as the X-ray components used, which open up completely new fields of application for CT in terms of energy and resolution. But also, the processing of the resulting huge data of approx. 10,000 × 10,000 × 2,000 voxels generated in the system represents a particular challenge for the image processing and evaluation to be carried out following the measurement. In this publication, we present the project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and its development containing the measurement results achieved during the current completion of the system as well as the status of the processing procedures developed. In addition, the future measurement campaigns planned with the system are presented and the possibilities to access the innovative testing system for own research activities are explained.
Correcting for focal spot drift in edge illumination X-ray phase contrast imaging
Authors:   University of Antwerpen, Francken Nicholas ,   University of Antwerpen, Sanctorum Jonathan ,   University of Antwerpen, Huyge Ben ,   University of Antwerpen, Sijbers Jan ,   University of Antwerpen, De Beenhouwer Jan
Published: January 2025

Edge illumination is an X-ray phase contrast imaging technique that introduces two absorbing masks with slit-shaped apertures in the imaging setup. During an edge illumination acquisition, a pixel-wise intensity profile is measured by acquiring projections at several different mask aperture alignments. The difference in profile peak position between acquisitions with and without a sample yields the refraction contrast. However, the peak position itself depends on the source focal spot position. In many lab X-ray sources, the position of the focal spot can drift over time, causing a corresponding drift of the measured intensity profile peak. As edge illumination computed tomography scans typically have long acquisition times, they are particularly sensitive to errors caused by focal spot drift. In this work, the effect of focal spot drift on the edge illumination refraction contrast is measured. Post-processing correction methods to compensate for the intensity profile shift based on repeating projection angles and polynomial fitting are proposed and their effectiveness is demonstrated.
Transverse cracking in glass fibre-reinforced composites monitored with synchrotron X-ray multi-projection imaging
Authors:   KU Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven), Van Vlierberghe Elise ,   KU Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven), Soete Jeroen ,   Lund University, Asimakopoulou Eleni Myrto ,   Lund University, Yao Zisheng ,   Lund University, Rogalinski Julia ,   Lund University, Hu Zhe ,   INSA of Lyon, Mom Kannara ,   European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Lukić Bratislav ,   KU Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven), Breite Christian ,   Lund University, Perez Pablo Villanueava ,   KU Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven), Swolfs Yentl
Published: January 2025

The first damage mechanism in composites in tension is transverse cracking, which is here studied in 3D at a kHz rate, using time-resolved X-ray multi-projection imaging. Radiographs taken at three angles with synchrotron radiation enabled the detection of crack propagation and other damage mechanisms related to the final failure of composites. Deep learning segmentation has been proven effective in analysing the crack shape before a crack opening occurs. With these tools, a comparison between different lay-ups revealed that external transverse plies are much weaker than internal ones. An extensive data set was gathered to make a 3D reconstruction of the crack evolution over time using XMPI and machine learning-based reconstruction algorithms.
Konsep Ilmu dalam Islam: Perspektif Worldview Islam
Authors: Murtadho Imam , Mujahid Kasori
Published: January 2025

This article examines the concept of knowledge in Islam from an Islamic worldview perspective that offers a holistic and integrative approach. In Islam, knowledge not only functions as a means of understanding the world, but also as a form of worship that brings oneself closer to Allah and contributes to the benefit of the people. Integration between science and ethical values is an important basis for responding to the moral and spiritual crisis faced by modern science. This article also highlights the importance of education based on an Islamic worldview and the application of Islamic values in the development of knowledge as a strategic effort to build a sustainable and ethical civilization. By using the Islamic worldview as a guide, knowledge not only provides material benefits but also blessings for humanity and the universe. This research aims to emphasize the relevance of the concept of science in Islam in facing the challenges of modern science, while at the same time contributing to the development of a civilization based on Islamic values.
Implementasi Teori Behaviorisme dalam Pembentukan Karakter Disiplin Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Mujiburohman Mujiburohman , Aziz Nur , Al Faizi Ahmad Akbar
Published: January 2025

Early childhood education is a critical phase in human development, serving to enhance children's potential and instill a sense of discipline that persists into adulthood. This study employs a library research methodology, utilizing books, journal articles, and other pertinent documents as data sources. Behaviorist theory posits that individual behavior results from learning processes that can be modified through appropriate learning environments and reinforcement of desired behaviors. Consequently, learning involves integrating existing knowledge with new information.