bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Problematics of Prisoners' Health Services on Health Rights (Study at Class II B Correctional Institution Sintang)
Authors: Rafianti Fitri , Pintabar Andar Jimmy
Published: January 2025

Hazardous and Toxic Material Waste/ (Hazardous and Toxic Materials) is the residue of a business and/or activity that contains hazardous and toxic materials (B3). One of the B3 wastes is medical waste, which is infectious waste produced from activities in healthcare facilities, both in the form of solid and liquid waste. This medical waste is generated from activities such as hospitals, health centers, independent practice places, clinics, etc. facilities. Medical waste is an infectious object or item that must be managed properly, starting from the time of collection, and transportation, to the destruction process. Therefore, there needs to be legally binding regulations related to waste and its management. This research is descriptive and will produce an overview of B3 waste management regulations, especially medical waste with the protection of environmental health rights. The research approach used is a normative legal approach. The data collected is in the form of secondary data, while the analysis method used is qualitative. The results of the study show that the more human activities increase, the more waste is produced. Medical waste is one of the B3 wastes. Medical waste is waste that is directly generated from the diagnosis and treatment of patients in healthcare facilities, such as polyclinics, nursing, surgery, obstetrics, autopsies, and laboratory rooms. To avoid environmental risks, medical waste management must be done properly. Various laws and regulations for B3 waste management have been established, including Government Regulation Number 19 of 1994 (PP 19/1994) concerning Waste Management of Hazardous and Toxic Materials up to PP 101/2014. The provisions regarding B3 waste management are based on Law Number 32 of 2009 concerning Environmental Protection and Management (UUPLH). However, medical waste still needs to be synchronized with the provisions in Law Number 36 of 2009 concerning Health. Efforts to protect environmental health are carried out through the regulation and management of medical waste in healthcare facilities. Through the regulation and management of medical waste, it can prevent environmental pollution prevent the transmission of diseases (infections), and avoid the misuse of waste, so that it can maintain environmental health.
Proof of the Legal Power of Electronic Certificates Against Criminal Acts of Forgery
Authors: Zulki Zulkifli Noor
Published: January 2025

his study aims to analyze the legal force of electronic certificates in relation to the crime of forgery. Electronic certificates as one of the digital legal instruments are recognized in Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions (UU ITE), providing a strong legal basis for their recognition and validity in the evidence process. However, in its application, there are various challenges, especially related to data security and the risk of forgery. Through a normative legal approach, this study examines various laws and regulations as well as relevant case studies to evaluate how electronic certificates can be used as valid evidence in court. The results of the study show that although electronic certificates have legal force, there are still gaps in regulation and implementation that can be exploited by criminals to commit forgery. Therefore, increased regulation and supervision are needed to ensure the reliability of electronic certificates in the legal process.
Infraestrutura crítica como um dos focos sobre sensibilidade : contraste de experiências estrangeiras e o Brasil
Authors: Sanchez-Badin Michelle R. , Morais Ana Maria , Kroetz Maria Eugênia do Amaral
Published: January 2025

O objetivo deste capítulo é situar o Brasil no debate internacional sobre IC e sua relação com o IED em áreas essenciais para o funcionamento do país. A análise é feita em duas partes: a primeira, com enfoque na construção do conceito e de políticas para ICs; e a outra, traçando a relação entre as ICs e o controle de investimento externo como forma de proteção a elas.
PERAN ORGANISASI SUBAK DALAM KOMUNIKASI ANTARA ORGANISASI DAN PEMERINTAH DALAM PEMANFAATAN AIR BAGI BIDANG PERTANIAN (STUDI PADA KABUPATEN BADUNG)
Authors: Ghoni Khoirul Abror Ad-Dluha , Erlambang Nanda , Haspiani Nurhasanah , Ramadhina Kaisyah Cika
Published: January 2025

Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran organisasi Subak dalam komunikasi organisasi dengan pemerintah dalam pemanfaatan air untuk pertanian di Kabupaten Badung Bali. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan Focus Group Discussion (FGD), ditemukan adanya kesenjangan informasi yang signifikan antara kebijakan yang dibuat pemerintah dengan implementasinya di lapangan, sehingga menghambat efektivitasnya. dari kebijakan-kebijakan ini. Modernisasi dan urbanisasi juga menyebabkan peningkatan konversi lahan pertanian menjadi penggunaan non-pertanian sehingga mengurangi fungsi irigasi Subak. Selain itu, partisipasi generasi muda dalam kegiatan subak semakin berkurang karena mereka lebih tertarik pada sektor lain yang lebih modern dan menjanjikan secara finansial. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan inisiatif kreatif untuk menarik perhatian generasi muda dan meningkatkan komunikasi efektif antara Subak dan pemerintah.
 
Kata Kunci: Subak, Komunikasi, Pemerintahan, Modernisasi, Urbanisasi, Generasi Muda, Irigasi, Pertanian
ANALISIS KEBIJAKAN SUBJEK ANAK BERKEWARGANEGARAAN GANDA SEBAGAI PEMILIH DALAM PEMILU
Authors: Dwijayanti Rizkya , Edwinarta Caesar Demas , Hafizh Maulana
Published: January 2025

This article is written to analyze the policy of verifying the validity of citizenship for citizen who officially has dual citizenship as voters in Regional Elections 2024. The issuance of PP Number 21 of 2022 provides an opportunity for children who have dual citizenship to able to apply for registration and at the same time choose their citizenship until the deadline of 31 May 2024. One of the consequences that arise related to this is the implementation of Regional Elections 2024 that will start soon. Several cases have shown that children with dual citizenship who are over 21 years old but have not registered or chosen their citizenship but their data is recorded as legal voters in the elections. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literary study method through theory systems and electoral policy concepts. The results of the research require necessity for integration of data services between government agencies, additional stages of verifying the validity of citizenship in matching and researching voter data as well as adding information on self-identity for subjects with Dual Citizenship Children. Hopefully, the improvements to electoral policies can support much better performance in holding Regional Elections with more integrity in the future.
Déconstruction et reconstruction de l’ordre constitutionnel au Gabon (2023-2024)
Authors: Bolle Stéphane
Published: January 2025

Depuis le « coup de liberté » du 30 août 2023, le Gabon a déconstruit et reconstruit, non sans équivoques, son ordre constitutionnel. Cette mue singulière et inédite est née d’un changement anticonstitutionnel de gouvernement réputé salvateur qui éprouve le droit africain de la démocratie. Elle se fait dans le cadre d’une transition militaro-civile et ultra-présidentielle, reposant sur un « bricolage » juridique continu. Elle est entrée dans une phase décisive avec un exercice reconstituant se voulant participatif et évolutionnaire. La nouvelle Constitution qui sera soumise à référendum le 16 novembre 2024 doit déboucher sur une élection présidentielle de sortie de la transition en août 2025.
La contribution de la Cour constitutionnelle dans l’émergence d’un nouvel ordre constitutionnel au Maroc
Authors: Fikri El Maamoun
Published: January 2025

La Constitution marocaine de 2011 consacre un large éventail de droits et libertés fondamentaux, tout en évoquant pour la première fois le principe de séparation et d’équilibre des pouvoirs. Afin de garantir l’effectivité de ces dispositions avancées, elle prévoit la création d’une Cour constitutionnelle, dont la composition et les attributions confirment clairement son caractère juridictionnel. Bien que cette Cour soit appelée à jouer un rôle clé dans l’émergence d’un nouvel ordre constitutionnel au Maroc, il apparaît que sa contribution reste encore limitée, en raison de facteurs à la fois endogènes et exogènes.
Aides formelles et informelles pour les seniors : substituabilité ou complémentarité ?
Authors: Favard Pascal , Bonnal Liliane , Maurice Thomas
Published: January 2025

À partir des données de la vague 8 de l’enquête SHARE (Survey on Health, Ageing and Retirement), nous étudions l’utilisation des aides à domicile par les personnes âgées en Europe. Ces aides peuvent être utilisées par une personne âgée parce qu’elle est dans l’incapacité d’accomplir certaines tâches domestiques ou personnelles. Nous estimons simultanément les probabilités de recevoir de l’aide formelle et informelle et le nombre d’heures d’aide formelle reçues, en tenant compte des interactions réciproques entre les aides. Nous montrons que la relation est très significativement négative, mais cela n’est pas suffisant pour en conclure que l’aide formelle est un substitut de l’aide informelle puisque ces aides sont une agrégation de services rendus hétérogènes. Nous conduisons une étude différenciée suivant que l’aide est domestique ou personnelle. En considérant des services plus homogènes la substituabilité est très significativement établie. Classification JEL : C35, I1, J14.
Aborder les disparités de genre en France pour promouvoir l’équité en matière de santé des femmes
Authors: Ayoubi Jean-Marc , Vallée Alexandre
Published: January 2025

Malgré l’ancrage ferme de l’égalité des genres dans les lois et les valeurs de nos sociétés modernes, des disparités indéniables entre les genres continuent d’exister. Il est important de noter que ces disparités de santé entre les genres ne résultent pas seulement des différences biologiques, mais aussi des dynamiques sociologiques et du système de santé français. La première cause de mortalité chez les femmes n’est pas le cancer, mais les maladies cardio-vasculaires. Le cancer occupe la deuxième position, le cancer du sein étant la principale cause de leur mortalité. Malgré un très grand nombre de cas, l’endométriose reste trop peu connue et diagnostiquée tardivement, avec un délai moyen de sept ans en France. La ménopause est un état physiologique chez la femme, mais divers problèmes de santé peuvent progressivement se manifester, tels que le syndrome climatérique. En plaçant la santé des femmes au cœur des préoccupations, nous pouvons transformer cette situation inacceptable en une victoire pour l’égalité des sexes et la justice en matière de santé.
Mieux intégrer les spécificités de genre en addictologie, une impulsion du Conseil de l’Europe
Authors: Morton Sarah , Mutatayi Carine , Mabileau Florence
Published: January 2025

Introduction : Intégrer la dimension de genre est un défi moderne pour les politiques et les interventions du champ de l’addictologie, plus spécialement à l’égard des femmes et personnes transgenres. Un ouvrage rédigé sous l’égide du Groupe Pompidou (Conseil de l’Europe) livre des recommandations dans ce sens, transculturelles et fondées sur des données probantes. But de l’étude : L’article fournit une synthèse opérationnelle de l’ouvrage, en livrant les données motivant une approche sensible aux besoins des femmes et des transgenres en addictologie ainsi que des pistes d’action pour adapter les interventions préventives et médico-sociales. Résultats : Les femmes et personnes trans sont touchées de manière disproportionnée par les conséquences sanitaires et la violence liées aux usages de drogues. La prévention doit commenter les normes de genre qui peuvent catalyser les usages de drogues et les violences de genre parfois associées, afin de freiner précocement ces mécanismes et d’abaisser les obstacles à la demande d’aide. À tous les stades de la prise en charge, il est crucial de tenir compte des psycho-traumatismes, particulièrement chez les femmes et les personnes transgenres, et d’adapter les réponses aux spécificités de ces publics, au-delà des questions de la grossesse ou de la maternité. Des aménagements pratiques ou cliniques sont parfois nécessaires pour abaisser les barrières à l’accès aux soins (crainte de la stigmatisation, pour sa sécurité, etc.). Conclusions : Développer des approches genrées en addictologie est faisable, éthique et pertinent. Ce tournant requiert des réponses innovantes et évaluées pour soutenir la dissémination de réponses efficaces.
The asymptotic behavior of the reciprocal sum of generalized Fibonacci numbers
Authors: Li Hongjian , Yang Kaili , Yuan Pingzhi
Published: January 2025

Let $ \left(u_n\right)_{n\geq0} $ be the special Lucas $ u $-sequence defined by

   \begin{document}$ u_{n+2} = Au_{n+1}-Bu_n,\quad u_0 = 0,\, u_1 = 1, $\end{document}

where $ n\geq0 $, $ B = \pm1 $, and $ A $ is an integer such that $ A^2-4B > 0 $. Let

   \begin{document}$ a_k = \frac{1}{u_{mk}^s},\,\frac{1}{u_{mk}+u_{mk+l}},\,\frac{1}{\sum\nolimits_{i = 0}^l u_{mk+i}},\,\frac{1}{u_{mk}u_{mk+2l}},\,\frac{1}{u_{mk}u_{mk+2l-1}},\,\frac{1}{u_{mk}+C}, $\end{document}

where $ m, \, l $ are positive integers, $ s = 1, 2, 3, 4 $, and $ C $ is any constant. The aim of this paper is to find a form $ g_n $ such that

   \begin{document}$ \underset{n\to\infty}{\lim}\left(\left(\sum\limits_{k = n}^\infty a_k\right)^{-1}-g_n\right) = 0. $\end{document}

For example, we show that

   \begin{document}$ \underset{n\to\infty}{\lim}\left(\left( \sum\limits_{k = n}^\infty \frac{1}{u_{mk}}\right)^{-1}-\left(u_{mn}-u_{m(n-1)}\right)\right) = 0. $\end{document}
Una galería de pintura italiana antigua para el VII duque de Berwick y XIV duque de Alba
Authors: Redín Michaus Gonzalo
Published: January 2025

El texto realiza algunas consideraciones sobre la pinacoteca del XIV duque de Alba y su gusto por la pintura italiana antigua –con aperturas al arte medieval– en relación a las anotaciones en sus diarios de viaje y sus compras, aportando datos extraídos de su libro de cuentas. Sugiere que la Última Cena de Giulio Cesare Procaccini, en su colección desde 1828, procedía de la galería del XII marqués de Villafranca, y estudia dos obras de Giovanni Battista Paggi y Felice Ficherelli que han pasado desapercibidas a la crítica especializada. Propone, por último, nuevas autorías para cuatro pinturas, también adquiridas por el duque y en la actual Colección Casa de Alba, asignadas ahora a Il Brescianino, Francesco Boschi y Pietro della Vecchia.
Reciprocidad y diplomacia cultural hispano-francesa: Goya y la Exposition de peinture espagnole moderne de París (1919)
Authors: Juberías Gracia Guillermo
Published: January 2025

La Exposition de Peinture Espagnole Moderne, celebrada en el Petit Palais de París en 1919, contribuyó a la divulgación de Goya y del arte español moderno en Francia. A través del presente artículo se contextualiza esta muestra, que apenas ha recibido atención historiográfica, como parte de un conjunto de exposiciones que, desde 1908, se celebraron fruto de la cooperación cultural entre ambas naciones, intensa en torno a la Primera Guerra Mundial. Presentamos aquí datos inéditos relacionados con su organización, las obras de arte presentadas, las adquisiciones realizadas por el Estado francés y su recepción crítica en España y Francia. Todo ello nos permite analizar la imagen que desde España interesó proyectar en el país vecino a través de estas políticas de diplomacia cultural y reciprocidad que culminarían en posteriores exposiciones y proyectos.
Apuntes para la exégesis de una obra señera de Juan de Juni: la empresa funeraria de Gutierre de Castro
Authors: Casas Hernández Mariano
Published: January 2025

Durante la estancia de Juan de Juni en la ciudad de Salamanca, el escultor recibe el encargo del sepulcro del arcediano Gutierre de Castro, sito en el claustro de la catedral. El presente artículo contribuye a la comprensión del conjunto en su contexto primigenio, a la luz de nuevos indicios encontrados en las esculturas que formaron parte del conjunto y de la documentación conservada en el Archivo de la Catedral. Se realizan así relevantes aportaciones al discurso desarrollado hasta el momento por la historiografía.
Sobre Juan Picardo, dos artistas homónimos del siglo xvi con distintas trayectorias
Authors: Rodríguez Bote María Teresa
Published: January 2025

La historiografía española tradicionalmente ha considerado al cantero-entallador-imaginero Juan Picardo como un solo individuo que trabajó con notorio éxito tanto en el norte de Castilla como en Sevilla a lo largo del siglo xvi. Este artículo intenta demostrar que, en realidad, se trata de dos artífices, con trayectorias que no se entrelazan ni coinciden en ningún momento, sino que transcurren en paralelo. Para ello, revisamos brevemente los datos conocidos, realizamos una comparación cronológica y un análisis de los tipos de obra y materiales. Así, esta primera investigación nos señala hacia la necesidad de deslindar ambas personalidades. Con la finalidad de garantizar estos hallazgos, contrastamos después sendas rúbricas y, en último lugar, sopesamos posibles líneas de investigación que dibujen con mayor nitidez las vidas y obras de estos entalladores homónimos.
Legal positions reexamined
Authors: Rodríguez Jorge L.
Published: January 2025

This commentary originated from discussions held within the blind peer review process of David Duarte's paper ‘Rights as formal combinations of normative variables’, recently published in Revus (2023) 51. The author challenges Duarte's norm-based analysis of fundamental legal positions on eight counts. It argues that Duarte's analysis fails to fully respect the distinction between genuine norms and normative propositions; raises insubstantial questions about norm individuation; does not clarify whether conditional norms rely on material conditionals, stronger generalized conditionals, or defeasible conditionals; misplaces the opportunity conditions for norm application in the antecedent of a conditional norm; wrongly assumes the universality of bilateral permissions for claim-right holders to accept the results of obligatory actions and that all exercises of legal power are necessarily permitted; and, finally, improperly reduces legal provisions of strong incompetence and immunity to merely declarative statements.
À propos des ateliers de sculpture de stèles en Algérie romaine : les régions de Caesarea et de Sitifis
Authors: Bouder Amel
Published: January 2025

Cet article examine la question des ateliers de fabrication de stèles romano-africaines en Algérie, notamment autour des villes de Caesarea et de Sitifis, sur une période s’étendant de la fin du ier siècle av. n.è. au début du ive siècle n.è. Ces stèles, nombreux artefacts archéologiques de la région, témoignent d’époques variées (libyque, punique, numide et romaine) et sont réalisées dans divers matériaux. Certaines sont inscrites, tandis que d’autres, anépigraphes, sont enrichies d’une iconographie qui, selon l’époque et le type de monument (votif ou funéraire), peut représenter des divinités au registre supérieur, des dédicants ou défunts au registre central, et des offrandes dans le registre inférieur pour les stèles votives. L’étude iconographique de ces images constitue le cœur de cette recherche. Elle révèle que l’apparence des stèles varie considérablement d’une ville et d’une province à l’autre, bien que des échanges artistiques et iconographiques puissent être observés entre elles. L’article met en lumière les caractéristiques distinctives des ateliers de chaque ville à travers une analyse des matériaux et des schémas iconographiques. En explorant également le réseau de production de stèles au‑delà des frontières provinciales, dans cette région restreinte, l’étude tente de localiser les centres de production principaux et de retracer l’origine de certains symboles communs, illustrant ainsi les dynamiques de diffusion culturelle et artistique dans cette zone.
La frontière des métiers dans le monde antique
Authors: Raschel Carl-Loris
Published: January 2025

Cette contribution s’intéresse à l’usage du concept de « gens de métier », largement utilisé dans l’historiographie francophone du travail, avec des variations sensibles de signification. Pour savoir si cette catégorie correspond aux représentations générales de la société contenues dans la littérature et la philosophie antiques, on se propose d’en étudier les frontières. Le « monde des métiers » se définit d’abord par sa frontière avec l’agriculture, frontière ancienne plongeant profondément dans les mentalités (malgré nombre de cas limites). Cependant, les professions non agricoles peinent à être regroupées en une seule catégorie ; elles sont notamment loin de toutes relever de la technè, ce savoir-faire productif et spécialisé qui définit la pratique d’un métier dans le monde antique. On étudiera quelles frontières les auteurs antiques dessinent entre ces activités, tout en cherchant à comprendre comment elles se rattachent au noyau de la production artisanale.
Archives croisées d’Albert Ballu à Timgad : étude spatiale de la ville et de ses fouilles
Authors: Yelles Anissa
Published: January 2025

Cet article présente un programme de recherche en cours qui explore la question des archives de fouilles et leur réutilisation pour l’étude de l’archéologie urbaine des colonies romaines de Numidie. En examinant l’exemple de Timgad, l’étude interroge le paysage complexe de l’historiographie des fouilles des villes antiques du Maghreb. En effet, cette cité a bénéficié de l’une des plus importantes couvertures documentaires identifiées à ce jour, relatives aux premières grandes fouilles organisées en Algérie. À travers l’étude comparée des rapports de terrain, des photographies, des plans, des dessins et des maquettes, il s’agit à la fois d’observer le protocole de fouille adopté et de mesurer en quoi cette documentation de première main peut être une source précieuse pour la restitution de la réalité physique d’une ville qui a connu des transformations significatives de certains secteurs, en particulier pour les édifices publics et le réseau viaire.
AI in Green Chemistry Sustainable Manufacturing Processes
Authors: Selvakumar P. , Preethi C. , Nehru P. , Saravanan A. , Das Abhijeet
Published: January 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is receiving more and more attention as Industry 4.0 progresses because of its ability to solve particularly challenging challenges in chemical engineering and industrial chemistry. Consequently, this study offers a summary of how artificial intelligence (AI) techniques—specifically, machine learning—have been applied in recent years to chemical design, synthesis, and process optimisation. We conclude by talking about the difficulties and prospects for AI in the production of chemicals. Through its promotion of sustainable development, artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionise the way the world deals with the threat posed by climate change to humankind. There is no going back to sustainability. Chemistry will be essential in helping the economy reach net-zero emissions as companies shift from using fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Chemistry has, in fact, always been at the forefront of the development of new or improved materials to meet society expectations and produce commodities with the proper physical or chemical properties.
Exploring Youth Perception of AI's Role in Creating a Sustainable Urban Environment
Authors: Joseph Sheeba , Khan Tanuja
Published: January 2025

The study investigates role of youth perceptions of technologies in shaping student engagement, skill acquisition, and learning outcomes within the context of education in terms of urban sustainable environment. Recognizing the growing integration of AI in educational settings, the research aims to explore how students' perceptions influence their active participation in learning activities and their educational achievements. A sample of 400 youth from Bhopal City was surveyed, employing a structured questionnaire to assess perceptions of AI technologies, levels of engagement in educational activities, skills acquired, and learning outcomes achieved. Quantitative techniques, and correlation analysis, were used to establish relationships between the variables. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between perceptions of AI technologies and student engagement. The study found that positive perceptions of AI significantly influence skill acquisition and learning outcomes.
Management Educators
Authors: Ahluwalia Ramneek , Ahuja Diksha
Published: January 2025

ChatGPT has emerged as a prominent topic of discussion among management educators, primarily owing to its revolutionary capacity to revolutionize the process of conducting and evaluating assessments. In contrast to conventional educational tools that leave a digital trail during their usage, ChatGPT possesses remarkable capabilities that render its application nearly undetectable. This poses a complex challenge for management educators who wish to embrace this technology to remain current while fostering genuine learning experiences. Consequently, there is an urgent need for management educators to swiftly formulate guidelines pertaining to the utilization of ChatGPT and other upcoming generative artificial intelligence tools, given their user-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness. The conceptual study examines challenges and underscores practical and managerial consequences that underscore the urgent requirement to reassess current educational methodologies as a means of assimilating advantageous technological novelties.
Cultivating Emotional Intelligence for Organizational Well-Being
Authors: Reis da Silva Tiago Manuel Horta
Published: January 2025

This chapter investigates the critical role of emotional intelligence (EI) in nursing education as a tool for cultivating organizational well-being, happiness, and wisdom within healthcare settings. As healthcare environments become increasingly complex, emotionally intelligent nurses are better equipped to manage interpersonal dynamics, lead effectively, and foster positive work environments. The chapter provides a theoretical overview of EI and its application in organisational well-being, focusing on the intersection between nursing education and emotional intelligence development. Strategies for embedding EI into the curriculum, fostering emotional resilience, and promoting a culture of empathy, wisdom, and happiness within healthcare organizations are examined. By integrating EI into the core of nursing education, we can better prepare nurses to contribute not only to patient care but also to the broader organisational ethos, promoting a work environment where both emotional and psychological well-being are prioritised.
An Empirical Study in Between Internal Branding and Organizational Citizenship Behavior
Authors: Sahoo Smruti Rekha , Das Saumendra , Sahoo Sadananda , Saibabu Neyyila
Published: January 2025

This chapter aims to study the impact of internal branding (IB) on employee engagement (EE) and organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB). This study indicated understanding the meditational effect of EE between IB and OCB in the manufacturing industries of India country. The study analyzed the relationship from the data collected from Indian countries like Karnataka, Delhi NCR, and Odisha. The study used reliability, validity, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modelling to test the hypothesis in AMOS version 20. The study shows that IB has a substantial positive impact on EE and OCB. EE has a strong mediation effect between IB and OCB. However, EE could not predict the dimensions of altruism and sportsmanship in OCB. Additionally, there is no significant relationship between IB and OCB in EE. The IB on EE and OCB has been lightly studied previously, and neither has been analyzed to understand its impact on OCB and EE.
Harnessing Wisdom and Happiness Through Character-Strengths in Organizations
Authors: Giri Madhu , Pathak Swati
Published: January 2025

This chapter highlights the crucial role of wisdom in improving well-being and happiness within organizations. In high-pressure work environments, employee well-being is essential for success. Wisdom—comprising creativity, curiosity, judgment, love of learning, and perspective, as identified by Peterson and Seligman—is key for navigating complex settings and promoting continuous improvement. The chapter focuses on nurturing these strengths to enhance workforce engagement, satisfaction, and productivity. It explores how cultivating wisdom at various organizational levels boosts happiness and accountability. A conceptual model is proposed to show how wisdom supports organizational happiness and outlines strategies for developing these strengths among employees. By integrating wisdom into organizational practices, leaders can create thriving environments that achieve sustainable success and improved employee engagement, with practical strategies provided for actionable steps.
Leading With Wisdom
Authors: Kant Shashi , Adula Metasebia , Badi Sofi
Published: January 2025

This chapter explores the intricate relationships between leading behavior, wise leaders, and employees wisdom, emphasizing the critical role of leadership in fostering employee development. Through a comprehensive analysis, the authors highlight how effective leading behaviors directly enhance employees' wisdom while also operating through wise leadership as a mediator. The findings indicate that wise leaders significantly amplify the positive effects of leading behaviors, suggesting that organizations must invest in cultivating both leadership qualities to optimize employee outcomes. They discuss the implications of these relationships for organizational practices, recommending the implementation of robust leadership development programs, mentorship initiatives, and regular feedback mechanisms to promote a culture of continuous learning. Furthermore, the chapter identifies theoretical implications, advocating for a clearer operationalization of wisdom in leadership and encouraging future research to explore contextual factors influencing these dynamics.
Personality and Wellbeing
Authors: Sharma Swati
Published: January 2025

The main aim of this study is to investigate the relationship of personality traits and wellbeing and impact of personality on mental health. Wellbeing of the people is also one of the goals for attaining sustainability. Due to increased globalisation, the competition level has been increased. Due to which in some organisation the employees are treated as a machine This study is descriptive in nature with qualitative data. The secondary data will be collected from research papers, articles, book chapters, and official websites to evaluate the relationship between personality traits and wellbeing and its impact. Research has shown that positive extraverted people tend to be happier than negative introverted people who are more likely to fret. The clinical disorder paradigm has generally been the center of personality evaluation. Positive emotionality, conscientiousness, and behavioural control are the psychological traits that have been discovered to be associated with mental wellness.
Optimization Strategies in Consumer Choice Behavior for Personalized Recommendation Systems Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning
Authors: Wei Zhehuan , Yan Liang , Zhang Chunxi
Published: January 2025

In domains such as e-commerce and media recommendations, personalized recommendation systems effectively alleviate the issue of information overload. However, existing systems still face challenges in multimodal data processing, data sparsity, and dynamic changes in user preferences. This paper proposes a Hierarchical Generative Reinforcement Learning Recommendation Optimization framework (HG-RLRO) that addresses these issues by integrating multimodal data, Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN), Inverse Reinforcement Learning (IRL), and Hierarchical Temporal Difference Learning (HTD). HG-RLRO employs a multi-agent architecture to handle textual and image data and utilizes GAN to generate simulated user behavior data to mitigate data sparsity. IRL dynamically infers user preferences across multiple time scales.
Antibacterial effect of Raphanus sativus (Radish) root juice on growth performance and caecal bacterial load of broiler chickens
Authors: Adeleye Oluwagbemiga Olanrewaju , Majekodunmi Bukola Christiana , Abatan Munirat Olaide , Obuotor Tolulope Mobolaji , Kolawole Amos Oyebisi Kolawole
Published: January 2025

Majority of poultry producers have been concerned about the microbial colonization of chicken guts, which usually result in competition for nutrient and poor health. As a way to combat this, antibiotics are used, however, this has led to antibiotic resistance and the presence of antibiotic residues in poultry products. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to ascertain the effect of radish root juice on the microbiota in the caecum of broiler chickens while also monitoring their growth response. This study was a 2 by 3 factorial layout. There were six treatment groups of forty day-old broiler chicks each, consisting of two dosages of radish juice (10 mL L-1 or 15mL L-1 of the birds’ drinking water) and three frequencies of administration (0, 2 and 3 times weekly). The zero frequencies (no juice) were the control groups given Enrofloxacin as antibiotic (1 mL in 4 L of drinking). At the starter and finisher phase, birds were given commercial diets. The growth performance was evaluated at both phases, while the microbial load for each group was determined at the finisher phase. The contents of the birds' caeca were taken for microbial analysis at 42nd day of the experiment. Frequency and nature of microorganism were obtained. Microbial count of broilers administered radish juice ranged from 7.84 x 107 – 1.75 x 107 cfu mL-1 while those administered antibiotics had 8.75 x 107 – 8.56 x107 cfu mL-1. Microorganisms isolated include: Klebsiella Pneumoniae (27%), Morganella morganii (24%), Bacillus subtilis (22%), Providencia rettgerii (5%), Staphylococcus saprophyticus (5%), Staphylococcus aureus (4%), Citrobacter fruendii (4%), Proteus mirabilis (2%), Micrococcus luteus (2%), Escherichia coli (2%), Providencia stuartii (2%). There was no statistical difference (P>0.05) among all the growth parameters in both the radish groups and the antibiotic groups, at the starter and finisher phase. This study suggests radish root juice as an effective antimicrobial agent in reducing microbial load of the gut of broilers which consequently can lead to increased productivity and feed – to – meat conversion ratio.
Analysis of the influence of tourism on nesting beaches for the Amazon turtle (Podocnemis expansa) on the Crixás-Açu river
Authors: Paiva Lívia Schroder Memória , Leão Tairone Paiva , Ribeiro Paulo Lopes , Silva Leo Caetano Fernandes da , Lara Mariana Pastori , Navarro Rodrigo Diana
Published: January 2025

Freshwater turtles play an important ecological and social role, with Podocnemis expansa (arrau turtle) being the largest freshwater Testudine in Latin America. The overexploitation of this species for the meat and egg by-products trade has significantly reduced P. expansa populations, which makes conservation actions necessary. The reproductive success of the species is essential for its permanence, and one of the most important stages of reproduction is the nesting process. Amazon tortoises can be demanding in the selection of spawning sites, evaluating substrate, ambient temperature, vegetation, safety against predators, among other factors that affect nests. Tourism on turtle nesting beaches can be interpreted as a threat to breeding turtles, which therefore may avoid busy places, being left with limited options. With this subject in mind, this work aimed to discuss factors that interfere in the nesting process and to evaluate the possible influence of tourism on the number of spawnings of P. expansa in the Crixás-Açu river (Goiás State, Brazil), one of its natural habitats. Data were obtained on the number of nests and the presence or absence of camping/tourism on 24 beaches along the river in September and October 2020, from which a boxplot graph was produced using the R software. No correlation was found between the selection of the beaches by turtles and the presence or absence of tourism, requiring further studies on the multiple factors that influence spawning in the Crixás-Açu river. The information published here can complement the database of future studies and corroborate the knowledge necessary for the adequate protection of these animals.
Iron complexes: green and sustainable synthesis and evaluation of their potency as antioxidants and inhibitors of DNA damage in rats
Authors: Eissa Fayze Mohamed , Abdelaziz Heba , Arfein Abdelsalam , Mohamed Zeinab
Published: January 2025

Three iron complexes were synthesized through green and sustainable procedures via chelation with salicylic acid, 3-methyl-1-phenyl-pyrazol-5-one, and ethylacetoactate under solvent-free conditions at room temperature. The synthesis assured the concept of both the twelve principles of Green Chemistry and Sustainability Commands. 48 male Wistar albino rats were administered gentamicin (GM) at a dose of 80 mg kg-1 day-1, with or without (I-SA), (I-MPP), (I-EAA) (120 mg kg-1 day-1) to evaluate the complexes' potential protective effects against GM-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Oxidative stress markers and DNA fragmentation increased significantly, while the activity of the antioxidant enzymes SOD and CAT notably decreased. The study findings suggest that the three complexes serve as novel natural antioxidants, mitigating oxygen free radicals, lipid peroxidation, and DNA damage in gentamicin-treated rats. These compounds hold promise as potential natural drugs in future applications.
Use of artificial perches for wild birds in a degraded area in southern Brazil
Authors: Hofstätter Mathias , Mariano Cristina Jardim Cezar , Chemin Augusto Pretto , Orlandi Carla Roberta , Bianchini Cleberton Diego , Medeiros Rudinei Pinheiro , Corrêa Luiz Liberato Costa , Freitas Elisete Maria de , Johann Liana
Published: January 2025

One of the major setbacks in environmental restoration is how to promote the arrival of propagules in degraded areas, and this issue is intensified at sites without vegetation, where natural dispersal is limited. To overcome this issue, one of the methods employed is the use of artificial perches, intended for attracting seed-dispersing birds, providing perching sites, and thus, facilitating the formation of vegetation nuclei from the seeds that are excreted, regurgitated, or accidentally dropped. The aim of this study was to quantify and identify the birds that used the artificial perches in a degraded area on the margins of the Forqueta River, RS, Brazil, in order to evaluate their effectiveness as an ecological restoration method. Over one year, 11 bird species were observed to use the perches. Despite the presence of birds, there was no significant seed germination at the base of the perches. Absence of frugivorous species and adverse conditions of the soil might have contributed to this result. Previous studies showed diverging results on the effectiveness of artificial perches, indicating the need for considering several factors, such as availability of food resources and the presence of invasive species. The present study highlights the complexity of ecological processes involved in the restoration of degraded areas and the importance of adaptive approaches to reach effective results.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices to hepatitis B among South African primary healthcare staff
Authors: Mashilo Atlegang , Mompati Itumeleng , Ramakatane Refilwe , Sebitloane Didintle , Sibi Naledi , Matthews Philippa C. , Van Rooyen Cornel , Goedhals Dominique , Vawda Sabeehah
Published: January 2025

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV), a significant cause of liver disease globally, is recognised as a 2030 elimination target by the World Health Organization (WHO). Healthcare workers (HCWs) require appropriate HBV knowledge to identify, manage and prevent HBV.Aim: We investigated the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) pertaining to HBV among HCWs to establish insights into awareness and inform the delivery of training.Setting: The study was conducted among HCWs of 18 primary healthcare facilities in Bloemfontein, Free State province, South Africa.Methods: Data were collected via anonymous, self-applied, 28-question-questionnaires in English. Data were captured on a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and analysed by a biostatistician, using Statistical Analyses Software (SAS 9.4).Results: The response rate was 88% (88/100), and median participant age was 44 years. Participants were mostly female (83%), professional nurses (65%) with more than 8 years of experience (60%). Median scores were 83% for epidemiology and transmission, 50% for clinical picture, 44% for laboratory diagnosis, 40% for management and 40% for prevention. No difference was noted based on number of years of experience.Conclusion: Considerable gaps in KAP to HBV were noted among primary HCWs in Bloemfontein. Larger studies are needed to ascertain the KAP towards HBV among South African HCWs, to identify areas for enhanced training.Contribution: Hepatitis B virus, an important cause of liver disease in Africa, is poorly identified and managed. Our study highlights the need to strengthen HCW education to ensure individuals are appropriately diagnosed, managed and educated on preventative measures, to reduce the burden of disease.
Value added tax, ethnic fragmentation and income inequality in sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Voto Tewa P. , Ngepah Nicholas , Gerendawele Ngbase H.
Published: January 2025

Background: The persistent and high levels of inequality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) pose significant challenges to achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10, which aims to reduce inequality.Aim: This study examines the combined effect of effective VAT (calculated as total VAT revenues divided by final consumption, reflecting the economic incidence of the tax) and ethnic fragmentation on income inequality in SSA.Setting: The analysis covers 35 SSA countries from 1995 to 2021, based on Kripfganz and Schwarz’s (2019) dynamic panel estimator of time-invariant effects.Method: This study utilises the system generalised method of moments (SGMM) estimation to achieve its objective. The analysis covers 35 SSA countries from 1995 to 2021, based on Kripfganz and Schwarz’s (2019) dynamic panel estimator of time-invariant effects.Results: The findings indicate that effective VAT increases income disparity in both the short and long-run, with the long-run effect being more pronounced. Additionally, the findings suggest that ethnic-fragmentation amplifies the positive impact of effective VAT on income inequality over both time horizons, with a stronger effect in the long run. This suggests that ethnic-fragmentation hinders the ability of effective VAT to lower income disparity in SSA.Conclusion: This study suggests that prioritizing policies to strengthen the tax system and enhance social cohesion should be a focus in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).Contribution: This study adds significant value to the literature by demonstrating the role of effective VAT on the relationship between ethnic fragmentation and income inequality in SSA. To solve the endogeneity issues, this study uses SGMM, incorporating forward orthogonal deviations, which distinguishes it from the traditional SGMM approach that does not account for these deviations (Roodman 2009a).
Authentic leadership for creativity and innovation: The moderating role of motivating language
Authors: Siswanti Yuni , Muafi Muafi
Published: January 2025

Orientation: Creativity and innovation are essential in coping with a complex business environment that becomes more complex and rapidly changing.Research purpose: To investigate the impact of an authentic leadership style on employee creativity and innovation behaviour in the workplace, using motivating language as a moderator.Motivation for the study: The study is carried out to fill the existing gaps on creativity and innovation by distinguishing both constructs, within the context of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia.Research approach/design and method: This study employed a quantitative approach, surveying 350 employees from creative MSMEs in West Java and Central Java, Indonesia. Smart partial least squares (PLS) software analysis was used to analyse the data using a structural equation model for validating the proposed model.Main findings: Authentic leadership positively influences employee creativity and innovative work behaviour in the workplace. In addition, innovative work behaviour is also positively influenced by employee creativity. These positive influences can be strengthened by motivating language from the leader.Practical/managerial implications: Organisations wanting to increase the innovative work behaviour of their employees should select leaders with authentic traits and put them into practice. Interventions to develop leaders’ use of motivating language are required to enable them to encourage the use of their creative ideas.Contribution/value-add: The present study considers how motivating language, which has rarely been examined within the field, can play a significant moderating role in innovative work behaviours.
Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis at a Single Center Before and During the Pandemic
Authors: Reyes Lisha Alyanna Atienza , Cabansag Maria Rosario Florentino
Published: January 2025

Background:

Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) remains an important cause of hospitalization among pediatric patients in low- to middle-income countries. During the pandemic, healthcare delivery faced further challenges, delaying diagnosis and management of childhood illnesses, which may contribute to disease severity. Limited studies explore the state of diagnosis and treatment of APSGN before and during the pandemic.

Objective:

The objective of this study was to compare the demographic, clinical, and laboratory profiles of pediatric patients diagnosed with APSGN before the pandemic (2017–2019) versus during the pandemic (2020–2022) and to determine which factors are associated with length of hospital stay (LOS).

Methodology:

An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted in a local government hospital. Medical charts of 102 patients <18 years old clinically diagnosed with APSGN based on hematuria, edema, hypertension, and/or oliguria admitted from January 2017 to December 2022 were reviewed.

Results:

The mean age of patients was 7 years; 57 (56%) were female. Demographic, clinical manifestation, and laboratory profiles were not significantly different before and during the pandemic (all P > 0.05). The median LOS was 6 days. Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) (adjusted odds ratio [OR] =1.04; P = 0.018) and low C3 level (adjusted OR = 0.97; P = 0.042) were significantly associated with LOS.

Conclusion:

The demographic, clinical, and laboratory profiles of APSGN patients before and during the pandemic were comparable. Elevated BUN and low C3 levels are significantly associated with LOS.
Switching Eculizumab to Plasma Infusions in Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Authors: Rahman Rehna K. , Kumar K Sathish , Anirudhan Vinitha K. , Karthika K. V.
Published: January 2025

Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a devastating disease with both short- and long-term renal morbidities. Although complement blockade is the standard of care in developed countries, in India, we still rely on plasma exchanges or infusions for management. We report a 1-year-old boy with aHUS, who required complement blockade therapy with eculizumab but could successfully get switched to plasma infusions.