bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Unlocking Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Potential: Addressing Financial Barriers Through Government Initiatives
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Faculty of Commerce, The Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, Gujarat, India. Email: nidhiu.argade-afm@ msubaroda.ac.in, Argade Nidhi Upendra , Chandak Cs Priya ,   Research Scholar, Faculty of Commerce, The Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, Gujarat, India, Email: priyachandak02@gmail.com
Published: December 2024

MSMEs are pivotal contributors to India's economic landscape, fostering entrepreneurship, mitigating regional economic disparities. Despite their significance, these entities grapple with numerous challenges, including inadequate access to finance, shortage of skilled workforce, and limited support in marketing and technology adoption. This study aims to identify the financial hurdles faced by MSMEs and evaluate governmental initiatives designed to address these challenges. The research collected data from 605 MSMEs across Maharashtra and Gujarat states in India through a comprehensive questionnaire, subjecting the gathered information to various statistical analyses. Expanding on our previous research that sampled five major cities of Gujarat State, this study broadens its scope by including both Maharashtra and Gujarat. The new approach incorporates rural and backward regions from these states, providing a more comprehensive perspective beyond urban centers. Key findings reveal that MSME growth is primarily impeded by complexities in loan application processes, exacerbated by a lack of financial literacy among MSME owners, and excessive collateral requirements imposed by financial institutions. Furthermore, the study highlights the ineffective implementation of government schemes due to insufficient awareness among potential beneficiaries, protracted compliance procedures, and a significant digital divide, particularly pronounced in rural areas. The research employed a range of statistical techniques to ensure robust and reliable results, including Cronbach's alpha for reliability testing, Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA and Mann-Whitney U tests to evaluate differences between micro, small, and medium enterprises, Friedman rank tests to prioritize identified issues, and Spearman's rank correlation to examine the relationship between financial challenges and government initiatives.
Performance of Trained Self – Help Group women Entrepreneurs and Their Entrepreneurial Traits and Cultural Efficacy on Select Business Enterprises
Authors:   Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore 641 043, Email ID: kadu.dharmesh@gmail.com, K Kadambari , Vimala v ,   Assistant Professor (SG), Department of Commerce, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore 641 043, Email ID: vvimachary@gmail.com
Published: December 2024

Purpose: Based on the human-entrepreneurial congruence point of view, this paper examines
how Entrepreneurial Traits and Entrepreneurial Culture affect Enterprise Performance. It lets one
comprehend how factors like culture and personality traits affect the performance of women
entrepreneurs who have received Self-Help Group (SHG) training.
Design/methodology and approach: The study employs qualitative and quantitative techniques.
Enterprise Performance is the dependent factor, while Entrepreneurial Traits and Entrepreneurial
Culture are considered independent factors. 582 respondents were surveyed using a structured
questionnaire, and SPSS 21 analysis soft ware was used.
Findings: With reference to Self-Help Group Trained Women Entrepreneurs in various districts of
Kerala, a favourable association between attributes such as Entrepreneurial Traits, Entrepreneurial
Culture, and Enterprise Performance has been found. The results indicated a beneficial effect
on business performance in different Kerala Districts. The study considered the entrepreneurial
performance of self-help group-trained women entrepreneurs and the strong correlation between
entrepreneurial culture and entrepreneurial traits. According to the results of the ANOVA test, the
independent variables, Entrepreneurial Traits and Entrepreneurial Culture, significantly predict
the dependent variable, Enterprise Performance.
Originality/value: The study’s pertinent findings indicate that the performance of Self-help Group Trained Women Entrepreneurs was substantially affected by their traits and culture. The study’s
findings can be employed to tailor training programmes.
Transforming Global Crisis Communication Through Digital Twins Enhancing Media Response Strategies With Machine Learning
Authors: Mintoo Abdul Awal , Saimon Abu Saleh Muhammad , Begum Aklima
Published: December 2024

In an increasingly interconnected and crisis-prone world, effective communication during emergencies remains a critical challenge. This study systematically explores the transformative role of digital twins and machine learning (ML) in enhancing crisis communication strategies across multiple domains, including pandemics, natural disasters, cybersecurity incidents, and social media engagement. A total of 259 peer-reviewed articles were analyzed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to ensure a rigorous and transparent review process. The findings highlight that digital twins provide real-time, high-fidelity simulations of crisis dynamics, enabling decision-makers to anticipate challenges, allocate resources efficiently, and optimize emergency responses. Concurrently, machine learning techniques such as deep learning, predictive analytics, and natural language processing (NLP) facilitate misinformation detection, sentiment analysis, and the prediction of public emotional responses. The integration of digital twins and machine learning demonstrates significant advancements in crisis management by offering a data-driven framework for improving situational awareness, reducing response time, and enhancing communication transparency. In pandemic scenarios, digital twins optimize healthcare logistics, while machine learning mitigates misinformation. In natural disasters, these technologies enable dynamic resource allocation and adaptive communication. Similarly, in cybersecurity crises, digital twins simulate attack scenarios, and ML tools detect threats in real time. Moreover, social media analysis through ML identifies public sentiment trends and key influencers to ensure effective public engagement.
Zorunlu Göç Sürecinde Uluslararası Örgütlerin Politikaları: Birleşmiş Milletler ve Avrupa Birliği Örneği
Authors: Tokdemir Ahmet Samet
Published: December 2024

Arka Plan: 2011 yılında başlayan Suriye iç savaşıyla birlikte ülkemize gerçekleşen göç dalgasıyla birlikte zorunlu göç olgusu toplum nezdinde dikkat çekici bir hal aldı. O tarihten günümüze kadar ülke merkezli ve uluslararası örgütler ekseninde pek çok politika üretildi fakat bu politikalar yaşanan insanı dramı çözmeye yetmedi. Bu durum da özellikle uluslararası örgütlerin başarısızlığı ve işlevsizliğini gözler önüne serdi. Bu durum da makalenin ortaya çıkmasına sebep oldu.
Amaç: Zorunlu göç süreçlerinde dünyanın önde gelen kurumları olan Birleşmiş Milletler ve Avrupa Birliği’nin yetersiz kalmasının sebeplerinin araştırılması amaçlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Çalışmanın ana eksenini oluşturan Birleşmiş Milletler ve Avrupa Birliği ile ilgili veriler ve bilgiler, resmi yollardan yapılan açıklamalar ve veriler dikkate alınarak incelenmiştir. Ayrıca literatür taraması yapılarak konu ile ilgili detaylı analizler yapılmıştır.
Bulgular: Zorunlu göç sürecinin tüm tarafları, göç konusunun ortaya çıkardığı olumsuz durumların çözümü hususunda ülkelerin ve uluslararası örgütlerin işleyişindeki hegemon devletlerin çıkarları ekseninde politikalar geliştirdiğinden istenilen fayda sağlanamamıştır. Başarının sağlanması için evrensel insan haklarına dayanan bütünlükçü göç politikalarının gerekliliği ortaya çıkmıştır. Çalışmada zorunlu göç süreçlerinin ana aktörlerinden olan kaynak ülke, hedef ülke ve sığınmacı ile mültecilerin durumlarına yönelik uluslararası örgütlerinin politika geliştirme süreçleri ile sonuçları Birleşmiş Milletler ve Avrupa Birliği ekseninde incelenmiştir.
Sonuç: Çalışmada, insan hak ve güvenliğinin merkeze alınmadığı ve zorunlu göç sürecinin ana aktörleri olan kaynak ülke, hedef ülke ve sığınmacı ile mültecilerin durumları ayrıntılı olarak analiz edilmediği takdirde krizlerin çözümünde başarı sağlanmasının zor olacağı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Göç, Refah ve Güvenlik İlişkileri Bağlamında Avrupa Birliği’nde Refah Şovenizmi
Authors: Alakuş Emre
Published: December 2024

Arka Plan: Göç alan toplumlarda gerçekleşen sosyal, siyasal, kültürel ve ekonomik dönüşüm süreci göçmenler ile yerleşik toplum arasında çeşitli anlaşmazlıklara neden olmaktadır. İkinci Dünya Savaşı sonrası dönemde Avrupa’ya gelen göçmenlere birtakım sosyal haklar tanınsa da 1990’lardan sonra Avrupa Birliği’nde göç ve göçmenler çeşitli eleştirilerin hedefi olmaya başlamıştır. Göçmenler ile yerli vatandaşlar arasındaki toplumsal, kültürel ve siyasal sınırların belirsizleşmesine yönelik kaygıları ifade eden sınır endişesi, göçü bir güvenlik sorunu olarak tanımlayan siyasal kesimlere yönelik desteğin artmasına neden olmaktadır. Güvenlik ile ilgili endişeleri refah şovenizmi ile birleştirerek göçü güvenlikleştiren aşırı sağ siyasal partiler Avrupa Birliği üyesi ülkelerde giderek güç kazanmaktadır.
Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı göçmenlerin göç ettikleri ülkelerde refah devletinin sunduğu olanakları tüketerek yerleşik vatandaşların yoksullaşmasına neden olduğu yönündeki refah şovenizmi iddialarının bilimsel gerçeklere uygun olup olmadığını Avrupa Birliği örneği üzerinden incelemek ve refah şovenizmi iddialarının göçün güvenlikleştirilmesi üzerindeki etkilerini açıklamaktır.
Yöntem: Araştırma kapsamında Avrupa İstatistik Ofisi (Eurostat) tarafından yayımlanan veriler derlenmiş ve SPSS Statistics programı kullanılarak basit doğrusal regresyon analizi yapılmıştır. Avrupa Birliği üyesi ülkelerde bulunan yabancı sayısının ilgili ülke nüfusuna oranı bağımsız değişken olarak, yoksulluk ve sosyal dışlanma riski altında bulunan vatandaşların oranı ise bağımlı değişken olarak alınmaktadır.
Bulgular: Avrupa Birliği’ne üye ülkelerde bulunan yabancı sayısının ülke nüfusuna oranı ile yerleşik vatandaşların yoksulluğu arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. AB üyesi ülkelerde yaşayan, yoksulluk ve sosyal dışlanma riski altında bulunan yabancıların oranlarının ortalaması yoksulluk ve sosyal dışlanma riski altında bulunan yerli vatandaşların oranlarının ortalamasının yaklaşık olarak iki katıdır.
Sonuç: Avrupa Birliği ülkelerinde yabancı sayısının toplam nüfusa oranının artmasının veya azalmasının yerleşik durumdaki vatandaşların yoksulluk ve sosyal dışlanma oranını etkilemediği anlaşılmıştır. Bu sonuç Avrupa Birliği’nde refah şovenistlerinin iddialarının bilimsel gerçekler ile uyumlu olmadığı anlamına gelmektedir. Yoksulluk ve sosyal dışlanma riski bakımından yabancılar yerleşik vatandaşlara göre daha fazla risk altındadır.
Göçmen Eğitiminde Sürdürülebilirlik: Süreç Temelli Bütünleşik Uyum Modeli
Authors: Dağdelen Suna , Şimşek Hüseyin , Karabay Ersoy
Published: December 2024

Arka Plan: Kitlesel göçlere maruz kalan ve her geçen gün daha fazla göçmen öğrencinin eğitim çağına girdiği Türkiye’de göçmen eğitimi konusundaki araştırma ihtiyacı artmaktadır.
Amaç: Bu araştırma, göçmen eğitiminin sürdürülebilirliği bağlamında, Türkiye'de ve dünyada geliştirilen modeller ışığında, süreç temelli bütünleşik uyum modeli ortaya çıkarmayı amaçlamıştır.
Yöntem: Araştırma, 2021-2022 eğitim- öğretim yılında, Kırşehir ilinde üç farklı başarı düzeyine sahip göçmen öğrenci ve yerli öğrencilerin birlikte eğitim-öğretim aldığı okullardaki yöneticiler, öğretmenler, göçmen ve yerli öğrenciler ile yürütülmüştür. Nitel desende tasarlanan araştırmada gömülü teori yöntemi tercih edilmiştir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu, amaçlı örnekleme yöntemlerinden maksimum çeşitlilik yaklaşımına dayalı olarak Kırşehir ilinde kayıtlı göçmen öğrencisi bulunan altı ortaokul yöneticisi, bu okullarda görev yapan on öğretmen ve yirmi öğrenciden oluşturulmuştur. Araştırma verilerinin toplanmasında araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formları kullanılmıştır. Araştırma verilerinin analizi, MAXQDA analiz programı kullanılarak yapılmış; verilerin analizinde tematik analiz yaklaşımı tercih edilmiştir.
Bulgular: Analiz kapsamında öncelikle göçmen öğrencilerin, yerli öğrencilerin, öğretmenlerin ve okul yöneticilerinin eğitim-öğretim kapsamındaki temel gereksinimleri belirlenmiştir.
Sonuç: Daha sonra katılımcıların belirttiği ihtiyaçların karşılanmasına yönelik öneriler geliştirilmiştir. Bu araştırma ile göçmen eğitiminin sürdürülebilirliği bağlamında süreç temelli bütünleşik bir uyum modeli önerilmiştir. Bu modelin uygulaması durumunda göçmen eğitiminde sürdürülebilirliğin sağlanacağı düşünülmektedir.
Kriz Anı ve Acil Durumlarda İnsani Yardım Program ve Döngülerine İlişkin Bir İnceleme
Authors: Arslan Elnasharty Gulbahar , Erol İsmail
Published: December 2024

Arka Plan: İnsani yardım operasyonları; acil, ani ve ciddi bir olay ya da zararı gidermek, hayata, sağlığa, mülke yönelik yakın bir tehlikeyi önlemek amacıyla acil eylem gerektiren durumlara ilişkin faaliyetleri içermektedir. Acil durum hizmetleri ve kullanılan prosedürler; olayın algılanabilme, yönetilebilme, kabiliyet ya da yetkililerine göre değişim göstermekte veya sorumlu kurumlar ve yetkililerce belirlenmektedir. Dünya genelinde doğal nedenlerden kaynaklı afetler, felaketler veya insan kaynaklı savaş, iç çatışma durumları devlet ve/veya dışı silahlı grupların dâhil olduğu durumlar; insani yârdim operasyonlarının ve programlarının ivedilikle gerçekleştirilmesini zorunlu kılmaktadır.
Amaç: Kriz ve acil durumlarda insani yardım program ve döngülerine ilişkin, insani yardım aktörlerinin misyon ve stratejileri, “insani yardım operasyonları ve insani yârdim programları döngüsünün planlanması, uygulanması, işleyiş süreci ve yardımcı mekanizmalarına ilişkin mevcut araştırma bulgularının ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Bu çalışmayla gerçekleştirilen literatür taraması sonucunda acil durum ve kriz anlarının temel özelliklerini; kayıp ve hasara yol açmaları, dış yardım, çoklu paydaşların katılımı ve reaktif/proaktif yaklaşımları gerektirdikleri ortaya konulmaya çalışılmış ve geleceğe ilişkin olası araştırma fırsatları sergilenmesi planlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Bu araştırmada; yöntem olarak mevcut literatür incelenmiştir. Bu çalışmayla gerçekleştirilen literatür taraması sonucunda acil durum ve kriz anlarının temel özelliklerini; kayıp ve hasara yol açmaları, dış yardım, çoklu paydaşların katılımı ve reaktif/proaktif yaklaşımları gerektirdikleri ortaya konulmaya çalışılmış ve geleceğe ilişkin olası araştırma fırsatları sergilenmesi planlanmıştır.
Bulgular: Bu çalışmada gerçekleştirilen literatür taraması sonucunda afetlerin temel özelliklerinin; ani olmaları, öngörülememeleri, kayıp ve hasara yol açmaları, dış yardım, çoklu paydaşların katılımı ve reaktif/proaktif yaklaşımları gerektirdikleri ortaya koyulmuştur.
Sonuç: Literatür kapsamında kriz tanımları ele alındığındaysa, krizlerin genellikle bir sistem, kuruluş, bir grup insan veya bireyle ilişkilendirildiğini, temel özelliklerinin ise benzersizlik, tehlike, hasara yol açma ve öngörülemezlik olarak belirlendiği gözlemlenmiştir.
Tek Sarsıcı ile Tahrik Edilen Çift Sarsıcı Sistemi Kullanan Titreşim Fikstür Tasarımı ve Analizi
Authors: Deniz Özgür , Özdemir Veysel
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmada, titreşim testlerinde daha büyük boyutlu ve ağır yapıların test edilmesine olanak sağlayan bir titreşim fikstürü tasarlanmıştır. Özellikle çift sarsıcı sisteminde sarsıcıların senkron çalışamadığı durumlarda, tek bir sarsıcıdan tahrik verilerek titreşim testlerinin gerçekleştirilmesi hedeflenmiştir. Tasarımda kullanılan fikstürün braketleri ve bağlantı plakaları, Al 6061 serisi alüminyum malzemeden üretilmiştir. Lineer hareket sistemi için ise THK firmasına ait SRG 65 LC modeli tercih edilmiştir. Fikstürün tasarımı, CATIA yazılımı ile yapılmış, modal ve dinamik analizleri ise ANSYS yazılımı kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Analizler, 5-100 Hz frekans aralığında ve 0.25g büyüklüğündeki bir titreşim profili üzerinden yapılmıştır. Modal analiz sonuçlarına göre fikstürün X eksenindeki doğal frekansı 100 Hz’in üzerine çıkarılmış, böylece titreşim profili frekans aralığından daha yüksek bir değere ulaşılmış ve rezonans etkili bir şekilde önlenmiştir. Bu sayede titreşim kaynaklı enerji başarılı bir şekilde aktarılmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarının ardından fikstür üretilmiş ve X ekseninde sarsıcıya monte edilerek deneysel testler gerçekleştirilmiştir. İvme ölçerlerden alınan verilerin titreşim enerjisini düzgün bir şekilde ilettiği gözlemlenmiştir.
TELEMEDICINE AND ITS EFFECT ON CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES
Authors: Afzal Mamoona Tasleem , Sana Aleeza , Khan Sher Alam , Ghulam Ali , Kashif Mehboob Ur Rehman , Jan Rahim
Published: December 2024

Background: Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular conditions, are leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. These diseases disproportionately affect rural populations due to limited access to healthcare and resources. Telemedicine offers a transformative solution to address these disparities by providing remote healthcare delivery. This study investigates the effectiveness of a telemedicine-based intervention in improving medication adherence, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and clinical outcomes in a rural population in Sindh, Pakistan.
Objective: To evaluate the impact of a telemedicine-based chronic disease management program on medication adherence, HRQoL, and clinical outcomes in rural Sindh, Pakistan.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted from June 2023 to January 2024 in rural Sindh. A total of 84 participants with chronic conditions were recruited and divided into two groups: the control group received standard face-to-face care, while the experimental group participated in a telemedicine program. Participants acted as their own controls, with pretest-post-test comparisons. Baseline data included medication adherence rates, HRQoL scores, and clinical metrics such as blood pressure and blood glucose levels. The telemedicine program provided weekly consultations, health education, and self-monitoring tools, with data collected through validated questionnaires and medical records. Statistical analyses included paired t-tests and logistic regression.
Results: Medication adherence improved significantly from 65% at baseline to 88% post-intervention. HRQoL scores increased from 50 ± 8 to 72 ± 6. Among hypertensive participants, blood pressure decreased by an average of 14 ± 4 mmHg, while diabetic participants experienced a mean reduction of 25 ± 8 mg/dL in blood glucose levels. No adverse events were reported, and participant satisfaction exceeded 90%, highlighting the feasibility and acceptability of the telemedicine model.
Conclusion: Telemedicine significantly improved chronic disease management in rural Sindh by enhancing medication adherence, HRQoL, and clinical outcomes. These findings support the integration of telemedicine into rural healthcare strategies to reduce disparities and improve access to quality care.
PREVALENCE OF ORAL HEALTH ISSUES AND THEIR LINK TO SEVERE CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)
Authors: Saeed Adnan , Abidullah  , Haroon  , Rahim Abid
Published: December 2024

Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, is characterized by chronic inflammation and airflow limitation. Emerging evidence highlights a strong association between poor oral health, including periodontal disease, tooth loss, and xerostomia, and the worsening of COPD symptoms. These oral health issues contribute to systemic inflammation, exacerbate respiratory symptoms, and increase the frequency of hospitalizations. Integrating oral health into COPD management is essential for improving patient outcomes and reducing disease burden.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of oral health issues in COPD patients and examine their relationship with disease severity and treatment outcomes.
Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on 100 participants recruited from oral health centers and respiratory clinics. The sample was divided into a COPD group and a control group, with spirometry-confirmed diagnoses for COPD inclusion. Oral health status was assessed using periodontal disease markers, tooth loss, and the Plaque Index (PI). Respiratory function was measured using FEV₁ and the frequency of exacerbations. Statistical analyses included univariate and multivariate regression models, Pearson’s correlation coefficients, and paired t-tests to examine associations between dental and respiratory health. A significance threshold of p < 0.05 was applied to all analyses.
Results: Periodontal disease prevalence was significantly higher in the COPD group (65% vs. 35%, p < 0.01). COPD patients had fewer teeth (18 vs. 24, p < 0.01), higher PI scores (2.8 ± 0.5 vs. 1.5 ± 0.4, p < 0.01), and more frequent exacerbations (3.5 vs. 1.2 per year, p < 0.01). A significant inverse correlation was found between FEV₁ and periodontal disease severity (r = -0.42, p < 0.05). Ex-smokers with COPD showed a positive association between tooth loss and hospitalization frequency.
Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that poor oral health is a significant predictor of COPD severity and exacerbations. Incorporating regular dental care into COPD management is crucial to mitigating systemic inflammation, reducing exacerbation frequency, and improving overall outcomes. Further research should focus on the mechanisms linking oral infections to pulmonary health.
Illuminating the Cinematic Palette: A Comparative Analysis of Lightning Techniques and their Emotional Impact in Horror Films
Authors: Niazi Mahira , Shoukat Amara , Saif Ansa Safa
Published: December 2024

Aim of the Study: This study investigates the critical role of lighting and its ability to establish mood and enhance emotional responses. The study examines how these elements contribute to the defining characteristics of the horror genre, including tension, fear, and suspense.
Methodology: The research employs a comparative analysis of lighting techniques, using case studies from iconic horror films to illustrate their application and effect. This approach combines qualitative analysis of visual elements with a theoretical exploration of their psychological and emotional impact on audiences.
Findings: The study reveals that specific lighting techniques play a pivotal role in emphasizing narrative themes such as isolation, horror, anxiety, and suspense. Techniques like low-key lighting and the interplay of shadows amplify feelings of unease, while color temperature and light direction heighten emotional intensity. Additionally, it uncovers how modern lighting innovations are shaping the visual language of horror films, catering to evolving audience expectations and cultural nuances.
Conclusion: The study concludes that lighting is an essential tool in the horror genre, directly impacting both the emotional involvement of the audience and the overall narrative atmosphere. With an examination of current lighting trends and their use across various subgenres and cultural contexts, the study offers valuable insights into the evolving techniques in cinematic horror, benefiting filmmakers, scholars, and enthusiasts alike.
A Comprehensive Review of Gas Lift Optimization Methods
Authors:   School of Earth Science and Engineering, Xi’an Shiyou University, Qin Qiang
Published: December 2024

This paper provides a comprehensive review of the methods and techniques developed over the past two decades for optimizing continuous gas lift systems. It traces the evolution from isolated single-well analysis to real-time, multivariate optimization approaches that consider the interactions of all wells in an oilfield. While some methods are limited by their failure to account for the interdependencies among well sharing common streamlines, others struggle with scalability and the quality of solutions when applied to large-scale networks of hundreds of wells. The aim of this paper is to offer insights into the development of gas lift optimization methods and highlight the key challenges that remain unresolved in the field.
Research on Risk Management of a Road Construction Project under PPP Mode
Authors:   Xi’an Shiyou University, Liu Jiao
Published: December 2024

In recent years, there have been many PPP financing projects in China, and PPP model has been applied in various industries and projects. On the one hand, PPP models have positive effects such as revitalizing social capital and stimulating market vitality; On the other hand, PPP mode still has some limitations that need to be improved. X City has actively applied PPP mode in the field of road construction and achieved certain results. However, there is still a lack of systematic research and summary analysis on risk management. Therefore, this paper makes an in-depth study on the risk management of a road construction project in X city. On the basis of theoretical analysis, combined with the advantages and limitations of PPP model itself, it finally puts forward several measures and suggestions to jointly put forward new ideas for the construction of highway traffic facilities in X city.
Artificial Intelligence Models for detecting Heart Failures inpatients
Authors: Olubiyi Timilehin Olasoji
Published: December 2024

In the field of healthcare the use of AI in diagnosing heart failure and supportingthe treatment plans for patients has been highlighted to be very useful. Hence, based onthe literature, this paper seeks to examine how AI has been relevant in this area and alsothe challenges and new breakthroughs that were made when implementing it. Guided bythe explanation of the newest tendencies and trends worth noting in this sphere, this paperaims to explain the efficiency of AI models of heart failures and the impact of the enhancedidentification of such failures to improve the methods of treatment and the outcomes forthe patients. Thus, the paper further contributes to the already existing body of literatureavailable on the application of AI in the field of cardiology and the likely shift that theapplication of this technology might bring in the way diagnostic strategies are approached.
Análisis de los determinantes socioeconómicos de la obesidad y el sobrepeso: departamento del Cusco
Authors: Sencia Velille Mayuni Lisbets , Sierra Huarcaya Dayana Hebe , Vargas Salinas Rafael Fernando
Published: December 2024

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo principal el análisis de cómo los determinantes socioeconómicos influyen en la obesidad y el sobrepeso de las personas, en ámbito del departamento del Cusco, para el año 2021. La metodología utilizada permitió trabajar con los datos de la Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud Familiar del año 2021 para el Cusco y se desarrollaron dos modelos econométricos, un logit ordenado para analizar el sobrepeso y la obesidad bajo un enfoque de corte transversal. A nivel de resultados, de una muestra de 1300 datos, se encontró una tendencia hacia el sobrepeso y la obesidad en las personas identificadas. Las mujeres eran más propensas a la obesidad y los hombres al sobrepeso. Los quintiles de riqueza más bajos aumentaban la probabilidad de obesidad, mientras que los quintiles más altos aumentaban el sobrepeso. El área de residencia no mostró resultados significativos. Las personas con solo educación primaria tenían menor probabilidad de obesidad, pero mayor de sobrepeso; la educación secundaria aumentaba el sobrepeso, pero no era significativa para obesidad. Ser adolescente reducía la probabilidad de ambas condiciones, mientras que ser adulto la aumentaba, especialmente para el sobrepeso. En conclusión, el estudio muestra la influencia significativa de los determinantes socioeconómicos, un comportamiento atípico del nivel educativo y una falta de significancia del área de residencia. Se recomienda un análisis más profundo y la implementación de políticas públicas integrales para abordar esta problemática.
To be or not to be manipulated by our bacteria?
Authors: LE BORGNE Marc , Le Borgne Marina , Sossou-Echavidre Kézia , Janssen Christine
Published: December 2024

The gut microbiota has become a central focus of research since its intricate connection with the brain was identified. Notably, the gut microbiota can influence mental health, opening new prospects for improving the management of psychiatric disorders. Understanding the bidirectional interactions between the brain, gut, and microbiome is crucial for evaluating the true impact of gut microbiota on mental health and its subsequent implications for psychiatry. Currently, the brain-gut-microbiome axis communicates through five interconnected pathways: the immune system, the vagus nerve, the enteric nervous system, the neuroendocrine system, and the circulatory system. The development of microbiota-based therapeutics signals significant changes in current clinical practices. Furthermore, microbiome-based therapeutics are expected to undergo substantial regulatory transformations in Europe in the coming years. This mini-review aims to explore these aspects to evaluate the potential of gut bacteria to shape mental health interventions.
Village Government Schools: Catalysts for Sustainable Rural Development through Environmental Protection, Agriculture, and Cultural Programs
Authors: Naziya Khanum
Published: December 2024

Education plays a pivotal role in shaping sustainable rural development, and village government schools stand at the forefront of this transformative journey. This research explores the multifaceted contributions of village government schools in promoting environmental protection, fostering sustainable agricultural practices, and organizing cultural programs to drive rural sustainable development. Through a case study approach focusing on schools in Raichur District, Karnataka, India, this study delves into the transformative potential of village government schools as engines for holistic community development. Environmental initiatives such as tree planting, waste segregation, and water conservation efforts showcase the schools' commitment to fostering eco-consciousness among students and local communities. Similarly, agricultural training workshops empower students and farmers with knowledge and skills in sustainable farming practices, contributing to food security and resilience to climate change. Additionally, cultural programs organized by these schools serve as platforms for preserving local heritage, fostering community cohesion, and celebrating indigenous traditions. By examining collaboration between schools, government bodies, and stakeholders, this study offers valuable insights into the effective implementation of sustainable development initiatives. The findings of this research provide a roadmap for leveraging the potential of village government schools as catalysts for sustainable rural development, with implications for policymakers, educators, and community leaders worldwide.
Çatışma Sonrası Başarısız ve Kırılgan Devletlerde Tepeden Aşağı Devlet İnşası: Irak ve Somali Örneği
Authors: Cülük Ahmet
Published: December 2024

Soğuk Savaş’ın bitimiyle birlikte küresel siyasette en azından bir süre hakim olan görüş haline gelen “liberalizmin zaferi”, politik, ekonomik ve askeri alanlarda olduğu gibi diğer alanlarda da etkisini göstermiştir. Aynı tarihlerde literatüre girmeye başlayan ve giderek daha sık kullanılır hale gelen başarısız devlet ve kırılgan devlet gibi kavramlar da dönemin ruhunu yansıtan bir anlayış çerçevesinde ele alınmış, bu doğrultuda Batılı liberal devletler tarafından savaş sonrası bir dönemi yaşayan devletler, başarısız veya kırılgan devletler, sonrasında ise gelişmekte olan devletler, Batı’nın devlet inşası perspektifinden etkilenmiştir. 1990’lardan itibaren Bosna ya da Kosova gibi örnekler doğrultusunda devlet inşasına dair uluslararası kurumların ve devletlerin müdahaleleri, dönemin hakim görüşü çerçevesinde daha çok tepeden aşağı müdahaleci bir anlayış çerçevesinde şekillenmiştir. Bununla birlikte devlet inşasına dair süreçte devletlere karşı uluslararası müdahaleler doğrultusunda yapılması planlanan politik ve kurumsal reformlara Uluslararası Para Fonu, Dünya Bankası gibi kurumlar aracılığıyla da ekonomik reform adı altında müdahaleler gerçekleşmiştir. Çalışma, kimi örneklerde nispeten başarılı sonuçlar veren tepeden aşağı müdahale modelinin ortaya koyduğu anlayışın savaş sonrası dönemi yaşayan, başarısız veya kırılgan olarak atıfta bulunulan devletler için her coğrafyada benzer bir başarıya imza atabildiği mi yoksa çok daha farklı sonuçlarla mı karşılaşıldığı üzerinde durmaktadır. Bu kapsamda tanımsal bakış, devlet inşasına dair kavramsal ve tarihsel çerçeve, tepeden aşağı müdahale ile birlikte başarısız örnekler olduğu düşünülen Irak ve Somali örnek vakaları ele alınmıştır.
El coste económico de las especies invasoras: Costes asociados a la lucha contra la Vespa velutinaen la apicultura gallega
Authors: García-Arias Ana Isabel , Ferreira-Golpe María Amparo , Vázquez-González Ibán
Published: December 2024

La Vespa velutina nigrithorax (V. velutina) es una especie invasora introducida en Europa en 2004 y extendida rápidamente con repercusiones en la apicultura, la salud o los servicios de polinización. Dentro del proyecto Atlantic POSitiVE, realizamos una encuesta a 151 unidades apicultoras en 2021 sobre prácticas asociadas a su control en Galicia. Elevando los datos al conjunto de la población (muestra compleja), estimamos que los costes de control suponen entre el 14 % y el 21 % del valor estimado de la producción de miel. Presentamos un análisis por provincias y por métodos, siendo las provincias occidentales las más afectadas.
Discriminación y experiencias en la identificación policial por perfil étnico: la evolución en España diez años después.
Authors: García Añón José
Published: December 2024

En el presente texto se realiza una valoración de la percepción de las situaciones en las que se produce identificación policial por perfil étnico y su evolución desde 2013 hasta la actualidad. Se utilizan los parámetros de la teoría de la justicia procedimental: desproporción, efectividad, impacto en el trato y el impacto en la legitimidad, confianza y cooperación. En el informe publicado en 2013 se afirmaba la existencia de un trato discriminatorio porque se apreciaba una desproporción alta hacia determinados grupos minoritarios en función de su nacionalidad y su apariencia étnica. Las personas migrantes y las pertenecientes a minorías étnicas mostraban más probabilidades de ser paradas en la vía pública que el resto de la población.
Mujeres en el cine de los setenta. María Luisa Bemberg en Argentina
Authors: Tornay Lizel
Published: December 2024

Este trabajo se propone evidenciar las estrategias de las primeras feministas argentinas en la década del setenta del siglo XX a fin de interpelar las representaciones femeninas en el cine que buscaban satisfacer la mirada masculina.
Se intenta focalizar el particular modo de participación del feminismo en Argentina a partir del análisis de las dos primeras producciones cinematográficas de María Luisa Bemberg, El Mundo de la Mujer (1972) y Juguetes (1978).  Estas realizaciones evidencian un nutrido horizonte de intercambios propio de la politización del mundo cultural de esos años.
El «regreso» del autor en el true crime: Tor, tretze cases i tres morts (TV3, 2024)
Authors: Lacalle Zalduendo Charo
Published: December 2024

Este artículo analiza la construcción narrativa del autor empírico en Tor, Tretze cases y tres morts, el true crime dirigido por Carles Porta para TV3 en 2024. Se parte del presupuesto de que, a diferencia de los géneros informativos, el autor/narrador/personaje del true crime estructura el relato en torno a la aventura semiológica (barthesiana) de su propia representación. El ecosistema narrativo de Tor, cuya expansión transmedial incluye dos libros de Porta sobre esta serie documental, la convierte en un texto ejemplar en cuanto estrategia creativa del true crime actual. El procedimiento presenta interesantes similitudes con La preparación du roman, el Grand Project de Roland Barthes de construir una obra estructurada en torno a la necesidad de conjugar la propia exposición del autor con la introyección del otro, cuya exploración constituye el objeto del presente estudio.
Garcilaso de la Vega. Sonetos & Sonnets
Authors: Ruiz Casanova José Francisco
Published: December 2024

Reseña.
Physical Activity and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Kovačević Saša , Popović Jovana , Milošević Miloš , Paspalj Darko , Rađenović Nenad , Vulin Lazar
Published: December 2024

Objective: This review explores the complex relationship between physical activity, mental health, and specific challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim is to analyze changes in physical activity patterns, psychological effects of restrictions, and explore innovative approaches to maintaining an active lifestyle during the pandemic. A systematic literature review of five databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science) was conducted against inclusion criteria. Inclusion criteria involved research providing relevant insights into changes in physical activity and their impact on mental health. This review identified increased awareness of the importance of maintaining physical activity during the pandemic. Changes in exercise patterns and their impact on mental health have been observed. The analyzed research consistently indicates a link between physical activity and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the importance of promoting physical activity as a means of preserving mental health during periods of social distancing and lifestyle changes. Further research and implementation of targeted public health interventions are crucial to supporting population health during the pandemic. Research clearly demonstrates the importance of physical activity in maintaining mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and in daily life. Further promotion of physical activity and the development of tailored public health strategies are essential to support population well-being.
Characteristics and influencing factors of excited oxygen atom generation in secondary streamer discharge of mixed gases with different oxygen concentrations
Authors: WEI Zhenyu , LIU Yakun ,   School of Electronic Information and Electric Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
Published: December 2024

Streamer discharge has been widely used in fields of sterilization, disinfection, ozone generation, etc. The secondary discharge process significantly affects the effective ozone production duration and efficiency. However, the mechanism of oxygen concentration affecting secondary discharge characteristics and the yield of target products is still unclear. To address this issue, a fluid-based analysis model of the secondary positive streamer discharge process between needle-plate electrodes under varying oxygen concentrations is developed in this work. This model considers the radial electric field and resolves potential non-physical branching issues that may arise in discharge simulations at high oxygen concentrations. In this work, the effect of oxygen concentration on the optical emission characteristics of secondary positive streamers is examined. The optical emission intensity, cathode charge transfer, and the yields of excited-state oxygen atoms (O(3P)) under different oxygen concentrations are investigated and compared with experimental data. The results show that when the oxygen concentration increases from 20% to 90%, the light emission intensity of the secondary discharge decreases by about 0.2%. At the same time, the average electron density in the discharge channel decreases by 90%, the change of electric field intensity is less than 10%, and the duration of single discharge duration is shortened by 77%. Under these conditions, the proportion of O(3P) yield originating from the primary discharge increases from 20% to 38%, and the unit energy yield of excited-state oxygen atoms O(3P) rises by 64%. Although the reduction in discharge duration results in a 50% decrease in absolute O(3P) yield, the increase in unit energy yield far compensates for the decrease in single-discharge yield. The single-discharge yield decreases with oxygen concentration increasing due to the enhanced two- and three-body adsorption effects of oxygen molecules, which reduce the electron density. Additionally, the increased collision probability between electrons and oxygen molecules further affects these characteristic changes.
The evolutionary modifications of a GoLoco motif in the AGS protein facilitate micromere formation in the sea urchin embryo
Authors: Emura Natsuko , Wavreil Florence DM , Fries Annaliese , Yajima Mamiko
Published: December 2024

The evolutionary introduction of asymmetric cell division (ACD) into the developmental program facilitates the formation of a new cell type, contributing to developmental diversity and, eventually, species diversification. The micromere of the sea urchin embryo may serve as one of those examples: an ACD at the 16-cell stage forms micromeres unique to echinoids among echinoderms. We previously reported that a polarity factor, activator of G-protein signaling (AGS), plays a crucial role in micromere formation. However, AGS and its associated ACD factors are present in all echinoderms and across most metazoans. This raises the question of what evolutionary modifications of AGS protein or its surrounding molecular environment contributed to the evolutionary acquisition of micromeres only in echinoids. In this study, we learned that the GoLoco motifs at the AGS C-terminus play critical roles in regulating micromere formation in sea urchin embryos. Further, other echinoderms’ AGS or chimeric AGS that contain the C-terminus of AGS orthologs from various organisms showed varied localization and function in micromere formation. In contrast, the sea star or the pencil urchin orthologs of other ACD factors were consistently localized at the vegetal cortex in the sea urchin embryo, suggesting that AGS may be a unique variable factor that facilitates ACD diversity among echinoderms. Consistently, sea urchin AGS appears to facilitate micromere-like cell formation and accelerate the enrichment timing of the germline factor Vasa during early embryogenesis of the pencil urchin, an ancestral type of sea urchin. Based on these observations, we propose that the molecular evolution of a single polarity factor facilitates ACD diversity while preserving the core ACD machinery among echinoderms and beyond during evolution.
Unique longitudinal contributions of sulcal interruptions to reading acquisition in children
Authors: Bouhali Florence , Dubois Jessica , Hoeft Fumiko , Weiner Kevin S
Published: December 2024

A growing body of literature indicates strong associations between indentations of the cerebral cortex (i.e., sulci) and individual differences in cognitive performance. Interruptions, or gaps, of sulci (historically known as
pli de passage
) are particularly intriguing as previous work suggests that these interruptions have a causal effect on cognitive development. Here, we tested how the presence and morphology of sulcal interruptions in the left posterior occipitotemporal sulcus (pOTS) longitudinally impact the development of a culturally-acquired skill: reading. Forty-three children were successfully followed from age 5 in kindergarten, at the onset of literacy instruction, to ages 7 and 8 with assessments of cognitive, pre-literacy, and literacy skills, as well as MRI anatomical scans at ages 5 and 8. Crucially, we demonstrate that the presence of a left pOTS gap at 5 years is a specific and robust longitudinal predictor of better future reading skills in children, with large observed benefits on reading behavior ranging from letter knowledge to reading comprehension. The effect of left pOTS interruptions on reading acquisition accumulated through time, and was larger than the impact of benchmark cognitive and familial predictors of reading ability and disability. Finally, we show that increased local U-fiber white matter connectivity associated with such sulcal interruptions possibly underlie these behavioral benefits, by providing a computational advantage. To our knowledge, this is the first quantitative evidence supporting a potential integrative gray-white matter mechanism underlying the cognitive benefits of macro-anatomical differences in sulcal morphology related to longitudinal improvements in a culturally-acquired skill.
Naa10 regulates hippocampal neurite outgrowth via Btbd3 N-α-acetylation-mediated actin dynamics
Authors: Chou Chien-Te , Kang Ming-Lun , Lee Chen-Cheng , Hsu Pang-Hung , Juan Li-Jung
Published: December 2024

Protein N-α-acetylation is widespread in eukaryotes, yet its neuronal role remains unclear. Mutations in human N-α-acetyltransferase 10 (NAA10) lead to developmental defects affecting brain function, such as intellectual disability and autism. We found that hippocampal CA1-specific
Naa10
-knockout mice exhibit anxiety and reduced hippocampal dendritic complexity. Mechanistically, Naa10 promotes neurite outgrowth by acetylating BTB/POZ domain-containing protein 3 (Btbd3), crucial for the interaction of Btbd3 with filamentous actin (F-actin)-capping protein subunit beta (CapZb). Disrupting the Btbd3/CapZb interaction, either through
Naa10
knockout or by expressing an N-α-acetylation-defective Btbd3 mutant, diminishes CapZb binding to F-actin and reduces neurite outgrowth. Moreover, cytochalasin D, a compound like CapZb in capping the barbed end of F-actin, rescues the
Naa10
knockout-induced neurite reduction in hippocampal primary neurons. These findings unveil the role of Naa10 in enhancing hippocampal neurite outgrowth through the Btbd3-CapZb-F-actin axis, shedding light on potential mechanisms underlying X-linked Ogden syndrome resulting from human
NAA10
mutations.
SFSWAP is a negative regulator of OGT intron detention and global pre-mRNA splicing
Authors: Govindan Ashwin , Conrad Nicholas K
Published: December 2024

O-GlcNAcylation is the reversible post-translational addition of β-N-acetylglucosamine to serine and threonine residues of nuclear and cytoplasmic proteins. It plays an important role in several cellular processes through the modification of thousands of protein substrates. O-GlcNAcylation in humans is mediated by a single essential enzyme, O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT). OGT, together with the sole O-GlcNAcase OGA, form an intricate feedback loop to maintain O-GlcNAc homeostasis in response to changes in cellular O-GlcNAc using a dynamic mechanism involving nuclear retention of its fourth intron. However, the molecular mechanism of this dynamic regulation remains unclear. Using an O-GlcNAc responsive GFP reporter cell line, we identify SFSWAP, a poorly characterized splicing factor, as a trans-acting factor regulating OGT intron detention. We show that SFSWAP is a global regulator of retained intron splicing and exon skipping that primarily acts as a negative regulator of splicing. In contrast, knockdown of SFSWAP leads to reduced inclusion of a ‘decoy exon’ present in the OGT retained intron which may mediate its role in OGT intron detention. Global analysis of decoy exon inclusion in SFSWAP and UPF1 double knockdown cells indicate altered patterns of decoy exon usage. Together, these data indicate a role for SFSWAP as a global negative regulator of pre-mRNA splicing and positive regulator of intron retention.