bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Risk classification by biochemical prognostic factors determined by extensive exploration for metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer
Authors: Goto Keisuke , Kobatake Kohei , Fukuoka Kenichiro , Kagiyama Yoshito , Hatayama Tomoya , Kirishima Fumiaki , Yukihiro Kazuma , Kurimura Yoshimasa , Ikai Takumi , Saito Kohei , Shirane Satoshi , Yasumoto Hiroaki , Hinata Nobuyuki
Published: December 2024

Purpose
To determine prognostic parameters, we extensively examined whether physical, biochemical, and histological factors were associated with clinical outcomes in metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) patients.
Methods
A total 822 mHSPC patients were retrospectively investigated and examined the associations between prognosis and clinicopathological parameters including BMI, initial PSA level, TNM classification, Hb, Alb, CRP, AST, ALT, LDH, ALP, Gleason grade group, and EOD score.
Results
According to the CHAARTED criteria, 339 (41.2%) and 483 (58.8%) patients were classified into low- and high-volume disease, respectively. In univariate and multivariate analyses, Gleason grade group, Alb, CRP, LDH, and ALP were determined as significant predictors for both PFS and OS. When mHSPC patients were classified into three group including favorable (none of risk factors), intermediate (one or two risk factors) and poor (more than three risk factors) according to these four parameters, the survival curves were significantly stratified according to the risk classification. When the risk classification was applied on the patients with low- or high-volume disease in CHAARTED criteria, worse prognosis was found in poor risk group patients with low-volume disease and favorable prognosis was found in favorable risk group patients with high-volume disease.
Conclusion
These results suggested that Gleason grade, CRP, LDH, and ALP were the independent predictors for mHSPC patients regardless of metastatic burden.
The first case of peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis caused by Gordonia otitidis
Authors: Miyazaki Tomoaki , Matsumoto Kei , Aoki Shugo , Takeshima Akiko
Published: December 2024

Background
Gordonia spp. is a rare infectious disease that has been reported in only 18 cases to date as a cause of peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis. This is the first report of peritonitis associated with peritoneal dialysis caused by Gordonia otitidisand is a valuable case in which long-term intravenous vancomycin administration was successful.
Case presentation
A 48-year-old female. She started peritoneal dialysis at the age of 47 years due to end-stage renal failure caused by chronic glomerulonephritis. She was hospitalized for peritonitis three months after the start of dialysis. We administered cefazolin and ceftazidime intravenously and detected Gordonia otitidis in the drainage fluid after long-term culture for approximately 6 days. Therefore, we switched to vancomycin and treated the patient intravenously for a total of 6 weeks while checking blood levels and trough values in the drainage fluid. The patient had an increase in the number of draining cells for 3 weeks after the start of treatment, but the number of draining cells improved after that, and no relapse was observed 6 months after the end of treatment, suggesting that the treatment was successful.
Conclusions
When encountering peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis for the Gordonia genus, long-term intravenous administration of vancomycin should be considered as one of the treatments.
Extension patterns of giant lipomas arising from the brachial plexus Giant Lipomas from Brachial Plexus
Authors: Muramatsu Keiichi , Tani Yasuhiro , Ueda Masaya , Carolino Daniela Kristina D. , Gonzales Mary Rose Casas
Published: December 2024

Purpose
Benign adipose tumors in close proximity to the major nerves are termed troublesome lipomas and are indicated for resection because of neurological impairment. Until now, however, limited cases of giant lipoma arising from the brachial plexus region have been reported. We discussed our experience with cases of giant lipomas arising from the brachial plexus region
Methods
We reviewed six cases treated in our hospital. There were 4 males and 2 females with the mean age of 55 years. On its greatest dimension, the size of the giant tumor ranged from 14 cm to 30 cm with an average of 21.6 cm. Based on MRI findings, the tumor extension patterns were divided, 1) lateral type, 2) posterior type and 3) inferior type. The symptoms were characteristic according to extension patterns of the tumor.
Results
Five patients who underwent tumor resection showed improvement in subjective symptoms early after surgery. An asymptomatic case with inferior type underwent only open biopsy. The histopathology in all cases confirmed ordinary lipomas. There was no local recurrence postoperatively.
Conclusion
Brachial plexus lipoma has potential to grow unexpectedly large due to repetitive microtrauma. The indication for tumor resection surgery should be considered in each type of tumor extension. The lateral type, which directly causes neurological symptoms, is the most indicative for tumor resection, while the posterior type is more suitable for surgery due to pain and thoracic outlet syndrome. In the case with inferior extension type, the patient was asymptomatic and the operative indication should be less.
Impaired consciousness due to hypermagnesemia associated with stercoral colitis: Report of a rare case
Authors: Yanagisawa Kana , Mizu Daisuke , Higashi Hidenori , Miyamoto Masataka , Nagatomo Mika
Published: December 2024

Background: Hypermagnesemia is a rare electrolyte abnormality that is difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are nonspecific. In addition to magnesium administration, renal dysfunction is often a major risk factor associated with the condition; severe intestinal dysfunction is also a known risk factor. However, no cases of hypermagnesemia was observed in the absence of magnesium administration.
Case presentation: A 75-year-old woman with cognitive impairment presented to the emergency department with impaired consciousness. The patient was comatose and hypotensive and had a markedly distended abdomen. Her blood pressure was stabilized with infusion; however, the improvement in consciousness was insufficient and somnolence continued. Abdominal computed tomography revealed marked colonic distension due to fecal impaction in the rectum, with wall thickening and pericolonic fat stranding. Blood tests revealed elevated levels of C-reactive protein, lactate, and magnesium. There was no history of ingestion of magnesium-containing catheter ingestion; thus, the patient was diagnosed with hypermagnesemia associated with stercoral colitis. Magnesium levels and consciousness improved with the administration of calcium preparations, diuretics, antibiotics, and defecation control.
Conclusions: Severe bowel dysfunction can cause hypermagnesemia, even in the absence of magnesium administration.
Association Between Family-Perceived Quality of Death and Dying, Prognostic Awareness, and End-of-Life Discussions in Five Common Diseases: A Nationwide Mortality Follow- back Survey
Authors: Nakazawa Yoko , Miyashita Mitsunori , Morita Tatsuya , Mori Masanori , Kizawa Yoshiyuki , Okumura Yasukuki , Kawagoe Shohei , Yamamoto Hiroshi , Takeuchi Emi , Yamazaki Risa , Ogawa Asao
Published: December 2024

Background: Discussing prognosis and end-of-life (EOL) care with patients and physicians is a sensitive and critical aspect of EOL care. However, the association between prognostic awareness and EOL discussions and the quality of death and dying (QOD) remains uncertain. This study aimed to describe prognostic awareness and participation in EOL discussions among patients with common causes of death and to clarify their association with QOD.
Methods: Observational study using nationwide mortality follow-up survey data. Bereaved families of patients were selected by stratified random sampling based on place of death (home, long-term care, hospital, and palliative care unit) and cause of death (cancer, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, pneumonia, and renal failure). The primary outcome measure was family-reported QOD. Exposures of interest included family-reported prognostic awareness and EOL discussions, including care settings and code statuses. Logistic regression and generalized linear models were used for analysis.
Results: Of the 115,861 family members who were sent the questionnaires, we finally analyzed 55,306 responses. Accurate patient prognostic awareness ranged from 56.8% to 70.2% for patients with cancer and from 30.5% to 53.3% for patients with non-cancer diagnoses. Patient-physician discussions about care settings occurred in 36.4% to 54.8% of hospitals and 67.8%to 81.5% of homes.There were small differences in the QOD scores between patients with accurate and inaccurate prognostic awareness across most subgroups. However, participation in EOL discussions was associated with higher QOD scores than non-participation. The largest QOD score difference was observed in patients who died from pneumonia in hospitals, with discussions about care settings (64.0 versus without 42.6) showing a difference of 21.4 (95% confidence interval: 16.3, 26.5).
Conclusions: Participation in EOL discussionswas associated with higher family-reported QOD regardless of the disease or place of death. Although many patients preferred to die at home, similar results were observed for in-hospital deaths. This finding suggests that the process of discussing EOL care contributes to QOD rather than the final place of death.
Prioritizing Heat Adaptation Measures across
Indian Cities: A Benefit-Cost Analysis
Authors: Takacs Sacha , Souverijns Niels , Jones Nicholas , Tiwari Asmita , Kiktuani Natsuko
Published: December 2024

Although deaths and economic losses from extreme heat are rising globally, heat
stress remains a ”hidden hazard” due to measurement and valuation challenges.
In India, cities are implementing Heat Action Plans, combining cooling measures
like urban greening and cool roofs with health interventions such as early warning
systems and shifting work hours. However, there is limited understanding of which
actions are most effective. Using high-resolution climate modeling, we developed
heat risk maps for Lucknow, Chennai, and Surat. We further modeled health
and economic losses under a ‘no intervention’ scenario and estimated adaptation
strategies’ costs and benefits. Our results show that, by 2050, heat-related deaths
could rise by one-third, and productivity losses could affect 2-4% of the economic
output. Among adaptations, early warning systems show the greatest return on
investment (50:1), while urban greening has a strong benefit-to-cost ratio (3:1),
highlighting the need to prioritize these strategies in Indian cities and beyond.
Xenomonitoring as an epidemiological tool adjunct to post-stop surveillance of albendazole ivermectin mass drug distribution in the Bougouni -Yanfolila evaluation unit in the Sikasso, Mali in 2023
Authors: Soumaoro Lamine , Dolo Housseini , Coulibaly Yaya Ibrahim , Coulibaly Siaka Yamoussa , Doumbia Salif Seriba , Sangaré Moussa , Diallo Abdallah Amadou , Diabaté Abdoul Fatah , Coulibaly Michel Emmanuel , Dolo Ibrahima , Dembélé Massitan , Yaro Alpha Seydou , Nutman Thomas
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Mali and Guinea share a border and are endemic to lymphatic filariasis (LF), however each country is at a distinct level in its LF elimination efforts. Mali is in the LF transmission assessment survey (TAS) phase, whereas Guinea is still implementing the mass drug administration. In the Bougouni-Yanfolila Evaluation Unit (EU), this study assessed XenoFil (combinaison of xenomonitoring plus health facilities-based Ag detection) as an LF transmission surveillance tool to track the emergence of LF in cross-border areas following TAS3.
Method: In the Bougouni-Yanfolila EU, we conducted a cross-sectional study to gather mosquitoes in the villages and blood samples from participants of six years of age and older. In June, August 2022, and January 2023, we conducted three entomological studies in two ecologically distinct villages. The Ifakara type C tent trap, the gravid trap, and intra-household pyrethrum spraying were used to gather mosquitoes. For qPCR, we sorted the same mosquitoes species into batches of twenty. PoolScreen® 2 was used to determine the prevalence of infection. Trained local health workers performed serological surveys using filariasis test strips.
Results:In the two study villages, 989 Anopheles gambiae complex and 3743 Culex spp. were collected out of 4732 mosquitoes. Culex spp. accounted for 79.92% (211/264) of the 264 pools, while the Anopheles gambiaecomplex made up 20.08 (53/264). In June 2022, only one pool (0.53%) of Culex spp. tested positive [95% CI: 0.01-2.89]. Positive Anopheles pools were absent. The blood of ten of the 2056 individuals had positive results [0.49% (10/2056)]. Among the positives, one belonged to 6-7 years, two to that of 8-17 years, and seven to that of 18 years and older. Of the positive volunteers, 0.6% (6/996) were from Yanfolila's border health region.
Conclusion:The new XenoFil approach proved to be an easy, effective, and relatively cheaper method for integrated LF surveillance in rural areas, with an average cost of 5,656,244 CFA (US$9,070) for XenoFil (entomology-serology) and 6,366,450 CFA (US$10,209) for TAS in one survey in one EU. From the perspective of integrated LF monitoring, XenoFil is needed for scaling up to other EU.
Portal hypertension caused by portal vein thrombosis in children: report of the experience of a single center with emphasis on treatments and results
Authors: Tannuri Ana Cristina Aoun , Anacleto Amanda , Gibelli Nelson Elias Mendes , Pedreira Giovanna , Corullon Maria Luiza Villela , Brenner Pedro Zanetta , Gonçalves Manoel Ernesto Peçanha , Cardoso Silvia Regina , Cereda Diamari Caramelo Ricci , Tannuri Uenis
Published: December 2024

Purpose: Portal vein thrombosis is the most common cause of portal hypertension in children. This study aims to present the experience of a large university center by analyzing patients with portal hypertension caused by portal vein thrombosis, in search of prognostic factors, types of treatments, and results.
Methods: Retrospective analysis of 110 pediatric patients treated from 2000 to 2019 that were divided into two groups: endoscopic procedures (67 patients) and surgical assistance protocols (43 patients).
Results: Among the patients from the surgical protocol, 22 underwent the meso-Rex shunt, and 21 underwent other surgical techniques: distal spleno renal shunt (11 patients), azigoportal dissociation with partial splenectomy (6 patients), mesocaval shunt (4 patients). Five meso-Rex patients developed graft thrombosis (5/22; 22.72%). There were no differences between the groups regarding endoscopic findings (first and last), no correlation with the need for surgery, and no definition of initial endoscopic characteristics that could predict worsening disease. The only observed difference was the increase in platelets in the surgical group (median 25.02 thousand/mL, interquartile interval 118.00) that was greater than that observed in the endoscopic group (-42.50 thousand/mL, interquartile interval 56, p<0.001, Mann-Whitney test). Only umbilical catheterization could predict exclusive endoscopic treatment.
Conclusion: As the evolution of children treated endoscopically was not different from that of those treated surgically, we conclude that a more conservative approach should be adopted whenever possible.
Turning Failures into Opportunities? Unexpected Outcomes of a Failure-Reframing Intervention
Authors: Zhang Xiaolu , Sibia Naaz , Job Veronika , Petersen Andrew , Bauer Christina
Published: December 2024

Reframing failures as an opportunity for learning rather than a sign of fixed ability is a prominent element in a variety of growth mindset interventions – interventions that have enhanced people’s performance, interest, and well-being by highlighting that people can grow their abilities. We investigated the isolated effect of this treatment. Would an intervention solely focusing on reframing failures improve outcomes? To test this, we conducted a reframing-failure intervention in a longitudinal randomized-controlled experiment with a relatively large sample of students (N = 389) in a competitive computer science program over one semester. Surprisingly, the intervention did not have any significant positive effects. Exploratory analyses even show evidence of negative effects on students’ well-being. Possible explanations for findings are discussed. Broadly, results point to potential limitations of isolated reframing-failure messages.
Using the Power-Of-Two Vector Padding to Enhance Efficiency and Speed in CKKS Homomorphic Encryption
Authors: Osei-Wusu Franco , Ahene Emmanuel , Antwi Elvis Sarfo
Published: December 2024

The Cheon-Kim-Kim-Song (CKKS) encryption scheme has enabled secure data processing in sensitive domains and hence has transformed privacy-preserving computations due to its unique ability to support approximate arithmetic on real numbers. However, the computational challenges associated with non-power-of-two input vector lengths largely limit the broader adoption of the CKKS. This paper, proposes the Power-of-Two CKKS (P2PCKKS), an enhanced CKKS scheme that adopts a dynamic padding technique to align input vector lengths with the nearest power-of-two. The proposed scheme addresses key drawbacks such as computational errors and overflow, hence optimizing the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) for polynomial operations. While maintaining accuracy, the proposed scheme demonstrated an enhanced efficiency and speed, compared to the conventional CKKS scheme, even for vector inputs with lengths already as powers-of-two. The experiments’ results confirmed a 100% success rate across all computations, making the P2P-CKKS a robust solution for real-world applications requiring scalable and efficient homomorphic encryption. This paper prepares the groundwork for exploring how adaptive padding techniques can potentially be used to revolutionize encryption models.
Geschichte »ohne Gewähr«
Authors: Kleinbeck Johannes
Published: December 2024

Analyse des Romans Das deutsche Krokodil von Ijoma Mangold (2017). Der Autor zeigt, wie Gegenstände – hier ein ebenholzfarbenes Krokodil, das im Wohnzimmer der Eltern thront und auf die nigerianische Herkunft des Vaters verweist wie auf die koloniale Aneignung von Kunstgegenständen – zu Symbolen und zu Signifikanten werden, die ein inkommensurables Eigenleben in der Psyche des Ich-Erzählers entwickeln.
Brief an die Herausgeber
Authors: Benvenuto Sergio
Published: December 2024

Sergio Benvenuto antwortete auf die Kommentare, die sein Beitrag bei den Herausgeber dieser Ausgabe auslöste.
Psychoanalyse und unmögliche Garantie
Authors: Mazin Viktor
Published: December 2024

Mazin schreibt über antagonistische Anforderungen an die Psychoanalyse bezüglich Garantien. Garantien gehören in den Bereich der Prognostik. In der Psychoanalyse haben wir es jedoch mit einer anderen Zeitlichkeit zu tun, die nicht so sehr in die Zukunft geht, als vielmehr aus der Zukunft zurückkommt.
MONITORING CHILD MORTALITY IN THE NORTH EASTERN STATES OF INDIA: AN INDEX BASED APPROACH
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Statistics, Ramjas College, University of Delhi., R. Chetiya Anuradha
Published: December 2024

Purpose:The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the United Nations, seek to address pressing global challenges, with SDG 3 specifically targeting the reduction of child mortality by 2030. The purpose of this paper is to construct indices for two key indicators of SDG 3.2: End preventable deaths of newborns and children under five years of age, in the eight North Eastern (NE) states of India, one for neonatal mortality and the other for under five mortality using data from the National Family Health Surveys (NFHS). This research highlights the importance of targeted approaches to lower child mortality in the region, emphasizing the role of localized efforts in achieving global health goals.

Design / Methodology:Data is taken from the NFHS India V and the eight State Reports. Through min-max normalization, first, separate indices are developed for neonatal and under-five mortality for each of the eight states of North East India. These two are then aggregated into a composite index for each state.

Findings:The findings reveal significant regional variations, with states like Mizoram, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh achieving notable progress, while Assam and Tripura continue to face higher mortality rates. The paper concludes that separate indices offer more precise insights than aggregate indices, facilitating better decision-making in the context of localized healthcare challenges in North Eastern India. By constructing separate indices for neo natal and under five mortality rates in the NE states, this study provides a clearer understanding of where each state stands in relation to the SDG targets, allowing for more focused interventions and data-driven policymaking.
The Afterlife of a ‘Sexual Revolution’: Revisiting Responses to Deepa Mehta’s Fire (1996)
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of English, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata, Biswas Ashmita
Published: December 2024

Even after so many years, Deepa Mehta’s Indo-Canadian directorial Fire (1996) keeps resurfacing in literary circles with its multifaceted and inexhaustive appeal. The movie, centring around the same-sex desire between two women, Radha and Sita, was at the peak of its controversy during its release in India in 1998, and since then, the reactionary hate of the masses has come to embody the country’s intolerant stance towards homosexuality. Over the years, the public furore against the screening of Fire and criticism of the film’s content as anti-national and that it is a desecration of the very notion of the ‘Indian woman’ has drawn critics, again and again, to comment on the ways in which the film brought about a sexual revolution. Treating the litany of critical commentary on the film as afterlives of a ‘sexual revolution’, the paper will attempt to map some of the central issues addressed by critics over the years so as to re-situate Fire within the evolving discourses on gender, sexuality, and culture in the country. In doing so, the paper will underscore the importance of the role that 20th-century Indian cinema had to play in launching a conversation that sustains itself well into succeeding generations.
Integrating Chromophoric and Instrumental Methods (SEM-EDS and FTIR) for Accurate Shooting Distance Estimation: An Inter-laboratory Study in Forensic Chemistry
Authors: Yüksel Bayram , Şen Nilgün , Şeker Mehmet Emin , Öğünç Gökhan İbrahim , Bulut Selma
Published: December 2024

Background:

Accurate shooting distance estimation is critical in forensic investigations.
Traditional color tests like the Modified Griess Test (MGT) and Sodium Rhodizonate Test
(SRT) are commonly used but lack sensitivity and objectivity, necessitating improvements in
reproducibility and validation.

Methods:

A 7.62x39 mm cartridge was fired using an assault rifle (Sarsılmaz® SAR 308) at
fabric samples from distances ranging from 0 to 100 cm. MGT and SRT were employed to estimate
shooting distances, and the presence of inorganic and organic gunshot residues was confirmed
using Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEMEDS)
and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy with Attenuated Total Reflection (FTIRATR).
Inter-laboratory reproducibility was assessed through Relative Standard Deviation
(RSD), paired t-tests, and Pearson Correlation Coefficient (PCC).

Results:

MGT and SRT showed high reproducibility at short distances (RSD <11% up to 30
cm), but sensitivity decreased at longer distances, with an RSD of 28.6% for SRT at 100 cm.
Paired t-tests revealed statistically significant consistency between laboratories (p < 0.05), and a
strong negative correlation (PCC = -0.72) was found between shooting distance and residue
area.

method:

This research supports the use of SEM-EDS and FTIR to improve the accuracy of these color tests, providing improved forensic analysis of 7.62x39 mm cartridge firearms incidents.

Conclusion:

Integrating SEM-EDS and FTIR-ATR with MGT and SRT enhances the sensitivity,
objectivity, and reproducibility of shooting distance estimations. This multi-method approach
provides more reliable forensic evidence for criminal investigations.

result:

The inter-laboratory accuracy of these methods was evaluated, and SRT and MGT showed relative standard deviations of 9.48% and 10.30%, respectively.
Sustainability Status of Bale Tani Vernacular Architecture in Sade Village, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Ramadhan Muhammad Hafizh , Nugroho Agung Murti , Asikin Damayanti
Published: December 2024

Sade Village displays a unique settlement pattern that is influenced by geographical conditions and the needs of its residents. One of the buildings that follows the contour of Sade Village is Bale Tani, a medium-sized bale generally inhabited by families with a middle economic level. Bale Tani has undergone several changes due to the wishes of its residents, which have the potential to influence the sustainability of its vernacular architecture. This research aims to analyze the sustainability of Bale Tani vernacular architecture in Sade Village using the Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) method through the RAPFISH application, as well as carry out leverage analysis to identify indicators that influence sustainability. The results of the analysis show that the overall level of sustainability of the Bale Tani vernacular architecture is less than satisfactory, with a sustainability index value reaching 47.64%. Each of the analyzed dimensions, such as visual image, climate responsiveness, and comfortable living space, shows a low level of sustainability. Of the 18 indicators observed, nine indicators, including kamar dedare, kamar dengan to’aq, roof sheathing, wall sheathing, window openings, building floor, floor plan, roof, and wall, are the dominant factors in the sustainability of Bale Tani vernacular architecture.
Tv Digital Bagi Masyarakat Desa Kepuharjo Kec. Karangploso Kabupatan Malang Sebagai Upaya Mengatasi Kesenjangan Teknologi
Authors: Kusmaryanto Sigit , Hadi Pramono Sholeh , Ambarwati Sugiarto Rusmi , Faizan EP M.
Published: December 2024

Saat ini masyarakat Karangploso prasejahtera masih menggunakan televisi analog. Sementara pemerintah Indonesia melalui Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika (Kemenkominfo) telah menetapkan rencana untuk menghentikan penyiaran televisi analog pada tahun 2022. Beberapa lokasi di daerah Karangploso ternyata juga memiliki kualitas sinyal digital yang lemah. Kualitas sinyal TV digital yang lemah mengakibatkan masyarakat tidak bisa mengakses siaran TV digital. Permasalahan tersebut menyebabkan kesenjangan teknologi informasi di Masyarakat Karangploso. Sesuai permintaan pemangku Desa Kepuharjo Kecamatan Karangploso, Tim Program PKM (Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat) Teknik Elektro FTUB melaksanakan kegiatan untuk mengatasi permasalahan  di atas, yaitu pengadaan, instalasi alat penerima siaran TV digital bagi Masyarakat Karangploso Kab.Malang. Metode yang digunakan dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini, yaitu metode survey masyarakat prasejahtera, pengukuran wilayah blankspot siaran TV digital dan  pengimplementasian rancang bangun modul TV Digital serta melakukan sosialisasi penggunaan TV Digital. Hasil kegiatan ini berupa terwujudnya Rancang bangun TV Digital yang dilakukan di dua tempat yaitu di Yayasan An Nahdliyah dan Rumah Ibu Nurul Khusayati. Perangkat TV Digital mampu menerima 36 saluran dengan kualitas gambar dan suara jernih. Masyarakat dan Pemangku Desa Kepuharjo sangat antusias dan menyatakan terimakasih serta puas dengan kegiatan ini.
Pengolahan Pupuk Organik Dari Kotoran Kambing Dusun Sidomulyo, Desa Bangelan
Authors: Hariyani Septiana , Sutikno Fauzul rizal , Sari Kartika eka , Firdausiyah Nailah , Wirawati Triska Ludya
Published: December 2024

The village of Bangelan holds significant potential in the livestock sector, particularly in goat farming. The Karya Mulya Farmer Group in Bangelan has been developing the Etawa breed of goats, known for their higher market value. Recognizing this potential, an innovation has emerged in processing goat manure into organic fertilizer, aiming to increase economic value and address environmental issues. This calls for an enhancement in utilizing goat resources and available land, as well as obtaining certification and distribution permits to improve the marketing of organic fertilizer products to a wider network.
Education Abroad and the Character of Nationalism: A Case Study of Indonesian Students in Malaysia
Authors: Widodo Syukri Fathudin Achmad , Nuryanto Apri , Muflih Betania Kartika , Harjanto Chrisna Tri , Prasetya Tri Adi
Published: December 2024

Education abroad has become a choice for Indonesian students to get the best education. Malaysia is one of the most popular international education destinations among Indonesians. Thousands of Indonesian students have chosen Malaysia to gain academic experience. This study aims to reveal how the experience of studying abroad, especially in Malaysia, affects the nationalist views of Indonesian students. This research method uses a case study focusing on Indonesian students studying at the International Islamic University Malaysia. The data collection method uses a questionnaire to measure Nationalism and contribution to the country. Students studying abroad face challenges and opportunities that can affect their perspective as Indonesian citizens. Some things that can affect their perspective include the quality of education, employment opportunities with high wages, and excellent public facilities. The results of the data analysis show that Indonesian students in Malaysia have an increased sense of Nationalism even though they have good opportunities to stay in Malaysia. This research provides insights into how Nationalism grows even when living abroad. The results of this study can be the basis for the Indonesian government to design programs that can support education and employment opportunities for Indonesian students studying abroad. Researchers can conduct further research to comprehend the long-term impact of international education on the nationalistic views of Indonesian students.
Identifying School Programs and Peer Roles in Juvenile Delinquency through a Mixed Method Approach
Authors: Kurniawan Novian Candra , Khotimah Khusnul , Efendi Bintang Muhammad Sahara , Ni'matuzzuriyah Ni'matuzzuriyah , Ruja I Nyoman
Published: December 2024

Juvenile delinquency is something that violates the norms and rules that apply in the local area. Usually, the delinquency is caused by peers and lack of parental attention. This study aims to review students' knowledge and the influence of peers in committing juvenile delinquency. Then, this study also aims to find out the strategies and school programs in overcoming juvenile delinquency. Through a mix method explanatory approach, this research is expected to develop a comprehensive strategy in overcoming juvenile delinquency. In the first phase, this research uses quantitative methods by distributing questionnaires to 85 students as respondents which are then analyzed using SMART-PLS with structural equation model-partial least square (SEM-PLS) techniques. The second, qualitative phase conducted interviews with school principals, representatives of class teachers and counseling guidance teachers to get answers about school strategies in overcoming adolescent delinquency. Qualitative data was then analyzed thematically by compiling into program sections, sub-programs and descriptions. As a result, in direct testing, there are 2 accepted hypotheses: character-building competency against peer delinquency and delinquency behavior. However, peer delinquency does not have a positive and significant relationship with delinquency behavior. Indirect testing provided the finding that peer delinquency failed to mediate the relationship between character-building competency and delinquency behavior. Furthermore, based on the interviews conducted, a school program aims to overcome adolescent delinquency. The program involves internal and collaborates with external institutions such as KPAI, bhabinkamtibmas, and alumni who have achieved success. Then, the school also provides counseling on parenting by involving parents as participants. Thus, it can be seen that the school has taken a holistic and collaborative approach in dealing with juvenile delinquency. However, strong peer influence and lack of individual commitment may reduce its effectiveness.
Toward Developing a Model to Examine the Effect of Cognitive Image, Affective Image on Visiting Intention within Destination Attributes
Authors: Mohammad Bashar Alhaj
Published: December 2024

Tourist destination image has arisen as a prominent issue in tourism literature. Creating a positive image of the destination very significant for destination managers to develop destination attributes. The main objective of this study is to examine the impact of cognitive image, affective image and destination attributes on visiting intention. Structural Equation Modeling (S.E.M.) used to analyze the data. Among of 480 respondents that collected from foreign tourists in Jordan. Finding indicated that cognitive image and affective image have strongly affected on visiting destination. Additionally, the results reveal that destination attributes play a mediating role in the relationship between destination image and intention to revisit.
Women in Boardrooms and Firm Performance: A Review of the Recent Trends, Global Scenario, and Way Forward
Authors: Kapil Sheeba , Kaur Jasmeet
Published: December 2024

The aim of this review paper is to explore the literature on board gender diversity (BGD) as a corporate governance strategy and whether it brings a favourable impact on firm’s performance. While referring to previous empirical studies, we found a mixed view of the impact of women on boards (WOB) on firm’s performance (FP), but the majority of literature does present a business case for having women directors. To establish the quality and objectivity of this review paper, articles from several high-ranked journals which were published between 2001 and 2023 were selected, and a structured investigation was carried out to prepare a clear meta-analytic presentation of the theme. The findings from chosen research have been categorised, synthesised, and summarised to touch upon the role of gender in corporate boardrooms across four major continents and put forward its implications. Through our cross-continent analysis, we discover stronger positive WOB-FP relationships in developed nations (with higher gender parity scores) than in emerging economies. Our research underpinnings suggest scanty research in the African Subcontinent emanating from inadequacies of a conducive and progressive business environment, while still asserting a positive WOB-FP link. Critical mass and resource dependency theories have also influenced a large section of the literature. This study pulls out many important themes from empirical research on board gender diversity that has been undertaken for over two decades now which aids in identifying pitfalls in the global context and establishing a research agenda for the future.
What Factors Influence the Financial Risk Tolerance - A Further Examination on the Nexus Between Financial Risk Tolerance and Financial Environmental Factors
Authors: P. K. Vyshak , T. K. Jayarajan
Published: December 2024

The consideration of risk tolerance plays a crucial role in the process of making optimal portfolio selections. In particular, the level of financial risk that an investor is willing to take, known as their financial risk tolerance (FRT), is sometimes regarded as the single most essential characteristic for the prediction of investor behaviour. In spite of this, it is a challenging endeavour since it is dependent on a wide variety of financial environment elements. For this reason, evaluating financial risk tolerance and identifying the elements that influence individual investors’ views of the financial risks they face have been interest of research and investigations for significant years. This study investigates the relationship between the financial risk tolerance of individual equity investors and financial environmental factors. For this purpose, four indicators namely “financial anxiety, money ethics, financial stress, and financial satisfaction” were used to check the impact of financial environmental determinants on FRT. The present study was executed in the state of Kerala, and the information was collected from individual retail investors through the use of a predesigned questionnaire. The Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) technique was utilised to evaluate the model. The results indicate that financial anxiety, money ethics, financial stress, and financial satisfaction exert significant positive effects on FRT. The findings of the current study may offer important assistance to state and national policymakers in the process of creating investment policies.
Firms Sustainability and Performance: Critical Insights from Bibliometric Review and Content Analysis
Authors: Kaur Sarandeep , Gupta Kapil
Published: December 2024

The concept of sustainability has gained paramount importance in business, economic, and financial literature. Despite numerous research studies being conducted on the relationship between firm’s sustainability and performance, there is still a paucity of a comprehensive review on this topic. Hence, a bibliometric analysis of 1183 articles have been conducted with an aim to identify research gaps and propose the scope for future research. Data retrieved from SCOPUS and Web of Science has been screened using PRISMA framework. The study focusses on comparative analysis, performance analysis, and scientific mapping of sorted data. The results suggest a growing interest of academicians in sustainability. Additionally, co-word analysis has been conducted to ascertain frequently used words in the literature. Furthermore, content analysis has been conducted for highly cited documents to identify prominent theories guiding the relationship and preferred parameters of both sustainability and performance. This study would be helpful for aspiring researchers in understanding the historical background, the advancements and comprehending the idea.
Turning Lemons into Lemonade: Mediating Collaborative Innovation through Digital Transformation for Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Authors: Sahoo Sadananda , Das Saumendra , Achary A. Chiranjibi Rambabu , Bansal Rohit
Published: December 2024

This study employs structural equation modelling and a 5-point Likert scale to examine the relationship among Digital Transformation, Collaborative Innovation, and Sustainable Entrepreneurship. Utilising Variance Inflation Factors (VIF) for collinearity assessment, the inner model demonstrates stable construct relationships despite moderate VIF values. When collinearity is evaluated using Variance Inflation Factors (VIF), the inner model shows robust construct correlations even with moderate VIF values. The results of path coefficient analysis show that collaborative innovation and digital transformation have a major, beneficial impact on sustainable entrepreneurship. The psychometric assessments ensure the reliability and validity of the constructs in the measurement model. The model selection of the study based upon Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC), sustains the efficacy of models, incorporating Collaborative Innovation and Sustainable Development by accentuating their critical charities to accomplish a frugal and effective model fit, vibrant for understanding multifarious phenomena. Specifically, f-square values highlight the practical significance of effect size measurements. Overall, this study offers a clear knowledge of the connections between these important concepts, which will be helpful for practitioners and policymakers as they promote sustainable entrepreneurship through collaborative innovation and digital transformation.
Unveiling Efficiency: A Comprehensive Analysis of Indian PSBs through Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Scaling Techniques
Authors: Ansari Md Nasim , Jamaluddeen Jamaluddeen
Published: December 2024

In today’s highly competitive and complex banking industry, the long-term viability of banks depends on their ability to operate efficiently. This has become of utmost significance in light of globalisation and liberalisation. The importance of efficiency has become even more evident since India began its financial liberalisation process in 1991, followed by a greater focus on globalisation in the 2000s, the global financial crisis of 2008, and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. These events have highlighted the pressing requirement for efficiency. This article evaluates the effectiveness of public sector banks (PSBs) by utilising scaling techniques and DEA assumptions. The assessment is by designated efficiency indicators and takes into account the banks’ size. The findings suggest that the interest income efficiencies of the majority of banks are typically near optimal levels. Nevertheless, a considerable proportion of banks demonstrate subpar efficiencies in generating non-interest income, failing to meet satisfactory benchmarks. The difference between the efficiencies of interest and non-interest income has a significant impact on the overall efficiency of banks, which brings it closer to acceptable levels. The panel regression analysis reveals that factors such as cost to income, spread, CASA, income per branch, NPAs, and bank size significantly influence the efficiency of banks.
Real-Time Triage, Position, and Documentation (TriPoD) During Medical Response to Major Incidents: Protocol for an Action Research Study
Authors: Rådestad Monica , Kanfjäll Torkel , Lindström Veronica
Published: December 2024

Background

There is a need to address the implementation of technological innovation into emergency medical services to facilitate and improve information exchange between prehospital emergency care providers, command centers, and hospitals during major incidents to enable better allocation of resources and minimize loss of life. At present, there is a lack of technology supporting real-time information sharing in managing major incidents to optimize the use of resources available.

Objective

The aim of this protocol is to develop, design, and evaluate information technology innovations for use in medical response to major incidents.

Methods

This study has a qualitative action research design. This research approach is suitable for developing and changing practice in health care settings since it is cyclical in nature and involves development, evaluation, redevelopment, and replanning. The qualitative data collection will include workshops, structured meetings, semistructured interviews, questionnaires, observations, and focus group interviews. This study assesses the use of a digital solution for real-time information sharing by involving 3 groups of indented users: prehospital emergency care personnel, hospital personnel, and designated duty officers with experience and specific knowledge in managing major incidents. This study will explore end users’ experiences and needs, and a digital solution for prehospital and hospital settings will be developed in collaboration with technology producers.

Results

The trial implementation and evaluation phase for this study is from April 2024 to May 2026. Interviews and questionnaires with end users were conducted during the planning phase. We have performed observations in connection with 2 major exercises in April 2024 and November 2024. The outcome of this analysis will form the basis for the design and development of a new information technology system. We aim to complete the observations in training sessions and exercises (phase 3) by September 2025, followed by modification of the technology solutions tested (phase 4) before dissemination in a scientific journal.

Conclusions

This protocol includes several methods for data collection that will form the basis for the design and development process of a digital solution for real-time information sharing to support efficient management in major incidents based on the experiences and requirements of end users. The findings from this study will contribute to the limited research on users’ perspectives and the development of digital solutions for real-time information during major incidents.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/57819
Traffic accidents and injury patterns in underage driving: a study from Klaten Soeradji Tirtonegoro Hospital data
Authors: Susanti Natalia , Gizela Beta Ahlam , Suriyanto Rusyad Adi
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This study aims to determine the pattern of injury, distribution of age groups, roles, gender, and the most frequent helmet use compliance among victims of child traffic accidents.
Methods: The study used a descriptive method with a cross-sectional research design. The research subjects were medical records of pediatric traffic accident patients in the Emergency Room (IGD) RSUP Dr. Soeradji Tirtonegoro from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2019.
Results: From 34 cases of child motorcycle accidents in the ER Soeradji Tirtonegoro, obtained data on the distribution of children's motorcycle accidents at RSUP Dr. Soeradji Tirtonegoro Klaten according to gender, age, the role of children, helmet use, type of injury, number of injuries, and location of the injury.
Conclusion: Motorcycle traffic accidents in children are most often experienced by boys aged 16 years, the role of a driver. Most data on helmet use in children has yet to be discovered. The most common type of injury in cases of motorcycle traffic accidents in children is abrasions/vulnus excoriatum. Most cases (41%) had two injuries; the most common injury site was the lower extremity.
Study on the Rich Connotation, Contemporary Value and Practical Path of the Spiritual Pursuit of “Carrying Things with Kindness, Promoting Virtue and Spreading Morality”
Authors: Chen Liyan
Published: December 2024

As one of the important elements of the excellent traditional Chinese culture, “carrying things with kindness, promoting virtue and spreading morality” has gone through thousands of years of vicissitudes of life and cohesion of the core essence of the traditional moral concepts of the Chinese nation. The essence of the spiritual pursuit of “carrying things with kindness, promoting virtue and spreading morality” lies in the emphasis on profound virtue and a tolerant mindset, carrying all things and tolerating differences through one’s own moral cultivation and behaviour, and actively carrying forward and spreading the light of morality, thereby promoting social harmony and development. The spiritual pursuit of “carrying things with kindness, promoting virtue and spreading morality” is highly compatible with the core socialist values of the new era, which not only deepens the cultivation of personal moral quality, but also promotes the harmony and common progress of society, and is of great significance and value in terms of theory. On the practical level, this spiritual pursuit plays an important role in shaping the individual’s inclusive mentality and broad-mindedness, and can effectively improve people’s moral level and sense of responsibility, thus further promoting the in-depth development of spiritual civilisation in the new era.