bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sosialisasi Etika Bisnis untuk Manajemen Usaha Pelaku UMKM Istiqomah di Kelurahan Oimbo
Authors: Kartin Aprianti  , Alief Sofyan Lanang  , Molita Molita  , Yuliani Fitari  , Muhammad Nur Haryadin
Published: February 2025

The conduct of business,whether on a large or small scale,is faced with significant ethical issues.Business ethics refer to the moral  principles that must be upheld by business practitioners.this community service activity (PKM) focuses on MSMEs in the food industry,particularly cake businesses,in  oimbo village.the aim of this activity is to provide an understanding of the business ethics necessary for running a business,especially in densely populated areas. The method offered to partners/MSMEs is in the form of education/socialization using LEAFLETs which are carried out door to door. The material provided in the leaflet includes discussions on (1) The Role of Ethics in Business for MSMEs, (2) Benefits of doing business for MSMEs (3) Application of ethical principles in business in financial, marketing, production and HR activities. The results of the activity showed that partners were very enthusiastic in listening and discussing during the activity. In addition, it can provide knowledge about ethics in running a business.
Peningkatan Kapasitas Pelaku UMKM di Desa Sei Rampah dalam Mengoptimalkan Media Sosial di Era Pemasaran Digital
Authors: Rodi Syafrizal  , Rika Surianto Zalukhu  , Rapat Piter Sony Hutauruk  , Suci Etri Jayanti S  , Daniel Collyn  , Yenni Mariani Sinurat  , Ayu Zurlaini Damanik  , Suwadi Suwadi  , Yomeini M. Sagala  , Murbanto Sinaga  , Sri Winda Hardiyanti Damanik
Published: February 2025

The understanding of most MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise) actors in Sei Rampah Village regarding the workings and utilization of social media as a digital marketing platform remains relatively low. This condition prompted the community service team to conduct a community engagement activity in the village. The activity was designed in the form of socialization and interactive training aimed at helping MSME actors comprehend how to optimally leverage social media to increase sales and expand market reach. The socialization activity was attended by 20 participants. The methods used in this community service activity were lectures and interactive discussions. The stages of the activity included the preparation phase and the implementation phase. This activity had a positive impact by assisting business actors in understanding how to optimally utilize social media to boost sales and broaden their market reach. Following the socialization, the majority of participants expressed interest in using social media as a platform for marketing their products. This indicates that the community engagement activity carried out contributed positively to business actors in Sei Rampah Village.
Optimalisasi Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Think-Pair-Share untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Akademik dan Prestasi Belajar Siswa dalam Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di SD Pangeran Antasari Medan
Authors: Sri Ramadhani  , Siti Rahmadhani Siregar  , Amir Danis  , Saut Mardame Simamora  , Jusnizar Sinaga
Published: February 2025

This study aims to examine the impact of implementing the Think-Pair-Share (TPS) cooperative learning model on improving academic motivation and learning achievement in Indonesian language lessons at SD Pangeran Antasari Medan. The TPS model was chosen because it encourages students to actively engage in discussions and collaborate, which can enhance their involvement in learning. The research method used is a quantitative approach with an experimental design, where data is collected through pre-tests and post-tests to measure changes in students' motivation and academic performance. In addition, a questionnaire was used to assess students' academic motivation. The results of the study show a significant improvement in both academic motivation and learning achievement after the implementation of the TPS model. Normality and statistical tests were conducted to ensure the validity of the data. This study provides benefits for the development of Indonesian language teaching at the elementary level by introducing a method that can effectively improve students' motivation and academic performance.
Pendampingan Digital Marketing Bagi Ibu PKK di Desa Pandankrajan Kec. Kemlagi Kab. Mojokerto Terkait Pelatihan ES Coklat Kakao
Authors: Ni Dewi Ambal Ikka  , Nabila Ayunda Cahyani  , Rahmadhani Sulistyowati Pasha  , Dhimas Saputra  , Pressy Jati Amerta  , Nazila Rohmatul Aula  , Al Kautsar Maskur  , Ella Nur Aini  , Erisa Ayu Kusumaning Tyas  , Heru Sutrisno  , Indah Permata Sari  , Intan Lailatul Husna  , Muhammad Reza Alfian  , Muhammad Reza Satria Inggil  , Muhammad Rizky Habibie  , Nanda Ul-yana Putri Akmali  , Naufal Hafizh  , Nuzula Nur Aida  , Puji Rahayu  , Riqlatus Sitta Wahyu  , Rudiansyah Saputra  , Shalama Qowlam Fadila  , Wisjayanti Tri Anggeliani  , Zahra Venti Amelia  , Yunan Maulana Fichry
Published: February 2025

Chocolate cocoa ice is one of the popular beverage products among consumers, especially among teenagers and children. In facing tight competition, it is essential for producers to analyze effective marketing strategies and calculate the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) to ensure business sustainability. This analysis aims to evaluate the marketing strategies employed, including promotions, distribution, and pricing. Additionally, calculating COGS is necessary to understand the costs involved in production and to determine competitive selling prices. The research method used is descriptive with a qualitative approach, involving socialization, assistance, and training. The results of the study indicate that effective marketing strategies, such as leveraging social media and conducting promotional activities in the surrounding area, can enhance product visibility. The calculation of COGS provides a better understanding of production costs, allowing managers to set competitive selling prices. From this analysis, it is hoped that recommendations can be provided for the PKK group to optimize marketing strategies and cost efficiency, enabling the chocolate cocoa ice business to grow and positively impact the local economy. This research can also serve as a reference for similar businesses in other regions.
Implementasi Forensik Digital dalam Hukum Syariah
Authors: Grace Yulianti  , Ngadi Permana
Published: February 2025

This study aims to explore the application of digital forensics in the Sharia law system, focusing on the challenges and solutions that arise in the acceptance of digital evidence. Sharia law tends to prioritize physical evidence, such as witnesses and written documents, making abstract digital evidence face difficulties in being accepted. Key challenges include insufficient infrastructure, the misalignment between Sharia law principles and digital technology, and limited training for legal practitioners. However, there are opportunities to improve the acceptance of digital evidence through regulatory updates, intensive training, and the development of clear guidelines. The implementation of digital forensics can strengthen law enforcement, especially in cybercrime cases that are difficult to trace with traditional evidence.
Sosialisasi dan Pelatihan Pembuatan Kerajinan Limbah Kulit Jagung di Desa Randualas Sendang Seloaji
Authors: Dian Novia Ningtias  , Karisma Laili Khasanah  , Evi Priyana  , Annisa Khofiyatus Sholikhah  , Ferninda Dea Agdiani  , Arum Suproborini
Published: February 2025

Randualas Village is located in Kare District, Madiun Regency and has abundant potential for corn plant biological resources. The available corn husk waste sometimes only becomes a pile of garbage and has not been utilized optimally. Community service aims to foster insight in the Randualas village community and the economic value of corn husk waste. The method of implementing community service is through socialization and training in making handicrafts from corn waste. The results of this activity are the creation of increased community insight in the management of corn husk waste and the results of handicrafts that have sales value from corn waste. Based on the results of the pre-test and post-test, an increase in insight of 50% was obtained. The handicrafts produced are not only used to beautify the interior of residents' homes but are also sold to increase residents' income. This activity can increase insight, creativity, and income of village residents. The follow-up to this activity will be carried out continuous training and efforts are made so that the handicrafts can be marketed online so that they can improve the economy of Randualas village residents.
Edukasi Literasi : Meningkatkan Minat Baca Anak-Anak di SDN 032 Tanjung Batu Tarakan sebagi Upaya Pengabdian Masyarakat di Wilayah Pesisir
Authors: Nurul Hidayat  , Miko Aji Saputra  , Nisa’ul Alamin  , Fitri Nur Ilham  , Juliana Rosita  , Destri Emiliana
Published: February 2025

Literacy in the sense of the ability to read and write initially has a very important role, literacy in the early grades is the basis for determining success in student learning activities, but there are still students in elementary schools who are not able to read and write (literacy) well. So researchers are interested in conducting research with the title "Student Abilities and factors that influence literacy". This service activity was carried out at SDN 032 Tanjung Batu Tarakan on September 21 2024 at 08:00-11:30 WITA. The formulation of the problem in this research is "What factors influence the literacy of children at SD Negeri 032 Tanjung Batu Tarakan?". This research aims to determine various factors that influence children's literacy taught at school. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive research type. The subjects in this research were students whose literacy was still lacking at SD Negeri 032 Tanjung Batu Tarakan, totaling 68 students consisting of 44 boys and 24 girls. Data collection was carried out using tests and interviews. The research results obtained in this study are that there are several factors that influence children's literacy, including the educational background of parents, the tutoring they receive, the family (level of family concern) and genes (heredity).
Pengembangan Program Peningkatan Pendapatan UMKM Ibu Rumah Tangga Melalui Inovasi dan Modifikasi Produk Donat Toping
Authors: Nelson Jafridin  , Nurul Hidayat  , Liska Pasorong  , Yulita Lidan  , Gloria Tabita Temban  , Shalsa Khayrtaul Azisah
Published: February 2025

This program aims to increase the income of MSME housewives through innovation and modification of donut topping products. This program is designed to empower housewives with new skills in making and marketing more interesting and varied donuts. Through training and mentoring, it is hoped that housewives can improve the quality of their products, attract more customers, and ultimately increase family income. The method used to develop the Skills Training Program is the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach. This approach involves the active participation of SME owners, namely housewives, as program stakeholders. Data collection techniques include interviews, surveys and observations, while the data collected will be analyzed qualitatively by coding data and compiling narratives to identify relevant problems and solutions. The result of this work, namely the UKM skills improvement program for housewives, is a comprehensive initiative that involves the active participation of UKM owners and stakeholders. This includes technical, managerial, financial and financial literacy training to increase production and competitiveness of SMEs. The program also covers aspects such as information technology, social skills, environmental sustainability and collaboration to empower SMEs as a whole. With this holistic approach, it is hoped that SMEs can develop and contribute to local economic growth and have wider market opportunities, especially for housewives in general.
Sosialisasi Layanan Transportasi Umum Trans Banyumas Program Buy the Service Kementerian Perhubungan di Kabupaten Banyumas
Authors: April Kurniawan
Published: February 2025

Buy The Service (BTS) Trans Banyumas program is a government initiative aimed at providing a modern, efficient, and technology-based public transportation service in Banyumas Regency. To enhance public understanding of this service, various socialization programs have been conducted by PT Banyumas Raya Transportasi in collaboration with the Banyumas Regency Transportation Agency and relevant stakeholders. These socialization programs include Trans Banyumas Goes To School, Edutrans, community outreach, television broadcasts, and public information booths. Each program is designed to reach various community groups, particularly students, who constitute the dominant users of this public transportation service. Through presentations, discussions, field practice, and mass media utilization, the public is informed about the cashless payment system, service routes, operational schedules, and the benefits of public transportation in improving mobility efficiency. The results of these socialization efforts indicate an increase in public awareness of the BTS Trans Banyumas service, although passenger numbers remain fluctuating, especially during school holidays. Therefore, additional strategies are needed to attract more users from the working population and the general public to ensure the optimal and sustainable utilization of this service.
Política de salud mental en Guatemala. Análisis del ciclo de vida de una política pública
Authors: Azurdia Turcios Juan José
Published: February 2025

La política pública de salud mental en Guatemala se publicó en el año 2008. En pleno año 2024, la atención a la salud mental guatemalteca presenta aún más desafíos, ya que a los problemas preexistentes de depresión, ansiedad y consumo de sustancias, se agregan los suicidios en población infantojuvenil. En este ensayo se analiza la política pública de salud mental en Guatemala desde el ciclo de vida de una política pública. Se concluye que la política tiene un buen sustento legal, pero se cuestionan las garantías presupuestarias, el número de recurso humano que se requiere para cobertura, la gestión humana, las prácticas de evaluación y su relación con la gestión de conocimiento y decisiones basadas en la evidencia científica.
Relación entre los estilos de apego y el funcionamiento familiar en estudiantes
Authors: Murcia Franco Rossellyn Naiara
Published: February 2025

El estilo de apego y el funcionamiento familiar afectan a la persona en las distintas etapas de su vida. Este estudio se propuso establecer la relación entre los susodichos en los estudiantes universitarios de cuarto año de la carrera de psicología clínica. El estudio fue cuantitativo, con alcance correlacional y diseño no experimental. Se trabajó con 53 estudiantes universitarios a quienes se les aplicó las pruebas estandarizadas Experiences in Close Relationships realizada por Fraley et al. (2000) para evaluar el apego y la Escala de Cohesión y Adaptabilidad Familiar FACES II elaborada por Olson (1985) y adaptada por López (2005). Las escalas se trabajaron de manera virtual y mostraron como resultados una inclinación hacia el apego evitativo (47.2 %). Conrelación al funcionamiento, se identificó una tendencia a la cohesión disgregada (49.1 %) y adaptabilidad flexible (64.2 %) en los estudiantes. Se identificó una relación significativa y baja entre la adaptabilidad y el apego ansioso (Rho=-0.369, p< .05). Una persona con apego ansioso que tiende a escapar de los conflictos es menos adaptable a los cambios.
Psicoanálisis: ¿incómodo?
Authors: Colussi Marcelo
Published: February 2025

La psicología actual en Guatemala presenta un amplio abanico de posibilidades en el ámbito laboral. La clínica es uno de ellos; allí conviven distintas escuelas y enfoques teóricos. En el ejercicio de la práctica en el campo de la salud mental, el cual es compartido con la psiquiatría, que se mantiene como más respetada y mueve la mayor cantidad de consultas, la presencia del psicoanálisis es mínima. Ello tiene su origen en el desconocimiento, ¿o temor quizá?, que cunde en el gremio psi respecto a él. Desde la formación universitaria existen fuertes prejuicios en torno a esta corriente, al punto que lo colocan en una situación de virtual marginalidad, con el consecuente desprestigio. El conocimiento que se tiene del psicoanálisis en nuestro medio es bastante, o muy limitado, y se cierne básicamente a prejuicios: teoría superada, acientífico, individualista, pansexualista, teoría europea inaplicable aquí, tratamiento sumamente largo y costoso, aplicable solo a personas con cierto nivel educativo, etc. Por todo ello creemos necesario fomentar su estudio con mayor rigor, desechar frases hechas, para sumergirse sin miedos en la obra teórica legada por Freud, más todos los continuadores que enriquecieron el campo psicoanalítico con posterioridad.
FORMATION OF INVESTMENT AND INNOVATION POLICY OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE LVIV REGION)
Authors: USTYMENKO M.
Published: February 2025

The rapid changes in the modern world and global market challenges make the development of investment and innovation policy crucial for regional growth. This study focuses on the Lviv region, analyzing the interplay between investment and innovation policy and regional development. Using the Wilcoxon T-test to compare regional investments across Ukraine in 2022 and the Wald test to examine research expenditures in Lviv, the findings highlight key trends and challenges. As of early 2023, Lviv ranked third in Ukraine for capital investments, among the top 10 regions. Its policy prioritizes industrial and construction development, forming the economic backbone of the region. Lviv also ranked fourth in research expenditures, following Kyiv and Dnipro. The region applies Smart Specialization to enhance participation in European funding mechanisms. However, several obstacles hinder policy effectiveness. Recommendations to address these include setting clear priorities, establishing Innovation Development Funds, enhancing innovation infrastructure, and fostering stakeholder collaboration. These measures aim to boost the region's investment and innovation potential, ensuring sustainable growth and competitive advantages. Lviv's regional policy is positioned as a catalyst for strengthening its economic and technological landscape, essential for maintaining its prominence in Ukraine's development trajectory.
Molecular Dynamics of Steroid-Glucocorticoid Receptor Interactions in Inflammation Control: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine Kampala International University Uganda, Francis I. Omeye
Published: February 2025

Inflammation plays a vital role in the immune defense system but can lead to chronic diseases when dysregulated. Glucocorticoids (GCs) are steroid hormones with potent anti-inflammatory effects, primarily functioning through interactions with the glucocorticoid receptor (GR). This review delves into the molecular dynamics of GC-GR interactions, highlighting the receptor’s structural domains and the mechanisms by which GCs modulate gene expression to control inflammation. The GR operates through two main pathways: transactivation and transrepression, facilitating the expression of anti-inflammatory genes while inhibiting pro-inflammatory pathways. Despite their efficacy, long-term glucocorticoid therapy is often hindered by significant side effects such as immunosuppression and metabolic disturbances. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying GC-GR dynamics presents opportunities for the development of selective glucocorticoid receptor modulators (SGRMs) that retain therapeutic benefits while minimizing adverse effects. Future research directions include designing dissociated glucocorticoids that separate transrepression from transactivation, investigating GR isoforms for therapeutic targeting, and exploring epigenetic influences on glucocorticoid responses. Ultimately, enhancing the specificity and effectiveness of glucocorticoid therapies could significantly improve outcomes for patients with chronic inflammatory diseases.

Keywords: Glucocorticoids, glucocorticoid receptor, inflammation, transactivation, transrepression,
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hypertension in East Africa: A Comparative Study
Authors:   Faculty of Pharmacy Kampala International University Uganda, David Bwanbale Geoffrey
Published: February 2025

Hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, is increasingly prevalent in East Africa due to rapid urbanization, lifestyle changes, and shifting dietary patterns. This comparative study examines the prevalence and associated risk factors for hypertension in five East African countries—Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Rwanda—focusing on urban-rural disparities and contributing factors such as obesity, salt intake, physical inactivity, alcohol use, and tobacco consumption. Findings reveal higher hypertension rates in urban areas compared to rural regions, driven by unhealthy diets, sedentary lifestyles, and stress. While countries like Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania report higher prevalence rates, Ethiopia and Rwanda have relatively lower rates, but emerging risks associated with urbanization. The study underscores the need for targeted public health interventions that promote healthier lifestyles, enhance healthcare access, and raise awareness about hypertension across the region. Collaborative efforts are essential to mitigate the growing burden of hypertension and its impact on cardiovascular health in East Africa.

Keywords: Hypertension, East Africa, prevalence, cardiovascular disease, risk factors, urban-rural disparities.
Meld regression output from multiple imputations with tidyverse
Authors: Heiss Andrew
Published: February 2025

(See this notebook on GitHub) Missing data can significantly influence the results of normal regression models, since the default in R and most other statistical packages is to throw away any rows with missing variables. To avoid unnecessarily throwing out data, it’s helpful to impute missing values. One of the best ways to do this is to build a separate regression model to make predictions that fill in the gaps in data.
Show multiply imputed results in a side-by-side regression table with broom and huxtable
Authors: Heiss Andrew
Published: February 2025

(See this notebook on GitHub)

tl;dr

: Use the functions in broomify-amelia.R to use broom::tidy(), broom::glance(), and huxtable::huxreg() on lists of multiply imputed models. The whole reason I went into the rabbit hole of the mechanics of merging imputed regression results in the previous post was so I could easily report these results in papers and writeups.
ANALYSIS STUDY OF REINFORCED CONCRETE FRAME STRUCTURES WITH INFILL WALLS DUE TO LATERAL LOADS USING THE EQUIVALENT DIAGONAL STRUT AND FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Authors: Suku Yohanes Laka , Radja Veronika Miana
Published: February 2025

The analysis study of reinforced concrete frame structures with infill walls due to lateral loads using the equivalent diagonal strut (EDS) method proposed by Saneinejad & Hobbs (1995) aims to determine the accuracy in the analysis. This study began by evaluating reinforced concrete frame structures with infill walls as a result of the experiments of Mehrabi et al. (1994) using the finite element method (FEM). Then FEM analysis was carried out on the reinforced concrete frame structure by varying the hinf/linf of the infill walls with a ratio of 0.50, 0.67, 1.00 and 1.50. Next, the FEM analysis results will be evaluated using the EDS method. The analysis results show that the EDS method can predict the maximum lateral load close to the experimental results and FEM analysis. In the analysis using the EDS method, the friction coefficient (µ) and basic shear stress (ν) parameters greatly influence the strength of the infill wall.
GENERAL CORRELATIONS FOR THE PERFORMANCE PREDICTION OF STRIP FIN PLATE-FIN SURFACES
Authors: Abu-khader Mazen M. , Polley Graham T.
Published: February 2025

The paper presents a theoretical study approach to the Nusselt number and friction factor characteristics in strip fin surfaces.  Extensive analyses were conducted on the thermal and hydraulic performances of off-set strip fin surfaces using the experimental data provided by Kays & London [1] and Shah and London [2,3]. General relationships were developed to predict the hydraulic and thermal performances giving accurate predictions across all flow regimes for a wide range of common strip geometries. The pressure drop encountered during flow through channels having off-set strip fins is affected by both flow disruption and flow blockage. Flow disruption appears to be the dominant factor in the laminar flow region. Under turbulent flow conditions, both effects were considered.  Laminar flow heat transfer is well predicted if the Graetz Number is based on four-time strip fin length. Turbulent flow heat transfer is found to be proportional to the square root of the friction factor.
Quản lý thuế thu nhập đối với hoạt động thương mại điện tử ở Việt Nam
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Hồng Nhật
Published: February 2025

Thương mại điện tử hiện nay đang dần chiếm lĩnh thị trường bán lẻ của các quốc gia, trong đó có Việt Nam. Việc thu và quản lý thuế đối với hoạt động thương mại điện tử đặt ra thách thức rất lớn đối với công tác quản lý thuế khi vừa phải khuyến khích thương mại điện tử phát triển, vừa chống thất thu thuế cũng như bảo đảm công bằng, minh bạch cho các tổ chức, cá nhân thực hiện đúng các nghĩa vụ về thuế đối với Nhà nước hiện nay.
Pháp luật của một số quốc gia về chuyển đổi giới tính
Authors: Đoàn Thị Tố Uyên  , Trần Xuân Ngọc  , Lò Hải Yến
Published: February 2025

Bài viết phân tích pháp luật về chuyển đổi giới tính tại một số quốc gia, như: Thụy Điển, Hà Lan và Thái Lan, đồng thời so sánh với thực trạng pháp luật về chuyển đổi giới tính tại Việt Nam. Dựa trên những kinh nghiệm quốc tế, bài viết đề xuất các giải pháp nhằm hoàn thiện hệ thống pháp luật Việt Nam về chuyển đổi giới tính, bảo đảm quyền con người, phù hợp với thực tiễn xã hội và tuân thủ các chuẩn mực quốc tế.
Exploring the integration of technology in secondary school classrooms in Osogbo, Osun state
Authors:   University of ilesa, ilesa , Osun State, Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Technology, Shehu Quadri Azeez , Gwokyalya Edith Baagala ,   College of Education, Open, Distance and E-Learning, Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda, Aminat Fakuade Mary ,   Department of Access, Special Needs & Early Childhood Education, Kampala International University
Published: February 2025

In the present-day Nigerian educational settings, technology is increasingly adopted, though there are mixed attitudes about integrating it into the instructional process among the secondary school teachers of Osogbo, Osun State. Therefore, the present study makes an inquiry into the relationship between perception, attitude, and some demographic variables of the teachers regarding technology use in the classroom. The study is informed by the theoretical anchorage on Self-Perception and Constructivism which involved 300 teachers randomly selected from three local government areas. There was a statistical gender difference in attitudes toward technology, with males being more positive. Age and teaching experience had a combined significant influence on the attitude of teachers toward technology integration. This study thus underscores the need for bottom-up decision-making processes in the effective integration of technology
Effectiveness of social networks (WhatsApp) as a platform for enhancing student’s academic performance
Authors:   Department of Educational Technology, College of Information and Technology Education,Lagos State University of Education, Lagos, J. O Okuntade , E. O Ebimomi ,   Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education, University of the Western Cape, M. B Luckay ,   Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education, University of the Western Cape
Published: February 2025

There is a current debate on whether or not WhatsApp is effective for improving student’s grades. Though, findings show there is little research to back this claim. However, it has been found in other studies that the use of WhatsApp positively affects student grades as long as it’s purely used for academic work. The present study re-established this fact by testing the efficiency of WhatsApp as a platform for learning using the adapted Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) in determining factors that influence the use of WhatsApp Messenger in Students’ Academic Performance. The theory was briefly described here with an overview of the four constructs in the UTUAT model which include performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions - that would impact user behavior toward the acceptance and use of the WhatsApp application as a technological tool in learning. In the limit of these four constructs, a motivation construct was introduced in the model to expatiate the motive behind the user’s behavioral intention of using and adopting new technology for learning. The study concludes by endorsing the utilization of the WhatsApp messenger in education, particularly tertiary institutions, which is seen as supportive learning technology that benefits both the students and lecturers.
Beyond Formal Legality
Authors: Kristan M. Victoria
Published: February 2025

The Venice Commission’s position on Poland’s judicial reforms presents a paradox: it warns that measures to restore the rule of law could themselves violate it – even though the rule of law has already been undermined. To solve this paradox, I propose two conceptual clarifications. The first one applies distinction between violating and departing from formal legality. The second one recognizes that judges unconstitutionally appointed under an illiberal regime cannot be acknowledged as legitimate judges in the constitutional sense.
THE EFFECT OF EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION LEGISLATION ON UNEMPLOYMENT AND LABOR PRODUCTIVITY
Authors: Kemal NURDOGAN Ali , ISIK Mursit
Published: February 2025

The labor protection policies that policy makers implement to regulate the labor market are critical to labor productivity and unemployment rates. The theory generally holds that employment protect8on ra8ses the costs of layoffs for f8rms. Policy makers consider at the theory framework that it is possible to protect employment and reduce unemployment with Employment Protection Legislation (EPL). There 8s a large l8terature descr8b8ng the effects of str8ct EPL on employment and unemployment rates across countr8es. However, 8t 8s d8ff8cult to be prec8se about the est8mates of the effects of employment protect8on on youth unemployment and labour product8v8ty. The aim of this article is to investigate whether EPL is an important determinant of labor productivity and unemployment rates (unemployment and youth unemployment) in OECD countries during the period 2004-2019 using panel data analysis. The results show that EPL can reduce labor productivity by affecting employment decisions in the labor market.
Pengenalan Potensi Ekonomi Tanaman Porang Kepada Masyarakat Melalui Produk Batik
Authors: Hanif Nurmarilis Auliya , . Darwoto
Published: February 2025

Batik porang asal Madiun memiliki permasalahan modal yang membuat batik ini sulit berkembang sepertitidak adanya regenerasi. Dengan tidak adanya regenerasi membuat batik porang masih kurang diketahui olehmasyarakat. Sehingga dari permasalahan tersebut dapat menciptakan desain batik porang dengan memunculkan karakterpada tanaman porang agar mampu menarik masyarakat untuk lebih memahami potensi pada tanaman porang.Permasalahan dalam perancangan ini adalah bagaimana menciptakan motif porang agar lebih dikenal oleh masyarakat.Selain itu juga mengolah tanaman porang menjadi inspirasi motif yang dapat direalisasi desain menjadi kain denganteknik batik malam dingin. Metode yang digunakan yaitu Metode Collin Clipson sebagai acuan serta prinsip-prinsipseni rupa dengan mempertimbangkan aspek estetis, material, teknik, fungsi, dan segmen pasar. Sehingga diharapkanmampu menyelesaikan masalah dalam perancangan produk tersebut, agar menghasilkan sebuah produk yang fungsionaldan juga bernilai jual. Perancangan ini menghasilkan 8 rancangan kain batik dengan penggayaan stilasi dan naturalis.Dengan hasil perancangan ini mampu menghadirkan sentuhan atau penggayaan lain didalam tampilan motif dengansumber ide tanaman porang. Oleh karena itu, diharapkan mampu memberi kesadaran bagi masyarakat tentangpentingnya manfaat dan nilai ekonomi tanaman porang.
Pemanfaatan Kain Blacu Sebagai Dummy Sebagai Material Produk Tas Wanita Dengan Penerapan Teknik Makrame
Authors: Eirene Charisma , Endah Santoso Ratna
Published: February 2025

Dummy merupakan kain yang digunakan sebagai sebuah contoh atau tiruan perwujudan sebuah busana dengan material yang digunakan yaitu kain blacu. Kain dummy merupakan kain yang sudah berbentuk pakaian dengan ukuran yang sudah sesuai dengan desain. Dummy adalah salah satu proses yang dilakukan sebelum dibuatnya sebuah busana dengan bahan sesungguhnya. Pembuatan karya ini dilakukan dengan memaksimalkan potensi dari kain blacu sebagai dummy yang dimanfaatkan kembali. Dummy diolah kembali menjadi sebuah tali yang akan diguakan untuk membuat produk pelengkap fashion berupa tas wanita (handbag) dengan menerapkan teknik simpul – menyimpul makrame. Tas dengan jenis handbag menjadi pilihan dalam kehidupan wanita sehari – hari sebagai pelengkap fashion karena bentuk yang bervariasi juga dengan fungsi yang mudah dipadupadankan dalam berbagai situasi. Penerapan teknik makrame pada handbag juga memberikan keunikan dan nilai estetika tersendiri, sehingga bentuk dan juga tampilan tas lebih menarik dan berbeda dari tas – tas yang sudah ada. Penerapan metode yang digunakan yaitu penciptaan S.P Gustami yang dalam proses pembuatannya melalui tiga tahap meliputi eksplorasi, perancangan dan perwujudan. Perwujudan karya berupa tiga perancangan tas wanita dengan pemanfaatan kain blacu sebagai dummy dengan penerapan teknik makrame.
Erotomanía
Authors: Durán Robles Lisandro
Published: February 2025

La erotomanía, síndrome de Clérambault, o delirio de ser amado hace parte de los síndromes paranoides (dentro de la esquizofrenia paranoide o de otros trastornos paranoides). Se presenta la descripción teórica y un caso que correspondió a un hombre con esquizofrenia paranoide.
Aspectos psiquiátricos del nuevo Código de Procedimiento Penal Colombiano
Authors: Díaz Osorio Dagoberto A.
Published: February 2025

En el presente artículo el autor revisa la legislación establecida en el nuevo Código de Procedimiento Penal Colombiano (Decreto Nª 0050 de enero de 1987), en lo concerniente al trabajo psiquiátrico en general y psiquiátrico forense en particular, acorde con el Código Penal y la Constitución Política de Colombia vigentes.
Reversibilidad de la rigidez cadavérica mandibular por medio del bicarbonato de sodio en humanos
Authors: Fernández Chaves José Manuel , Hernández Toloza Paola Rocío , Tovar María Mercedes , Rivero Toledo Isabel , Moreno Abello Gloria Cristina
Published: February 2025

ANTECEDENTES: el principal problema del odontólogo forense para la toma de evidencias post mortem durante las primeras horas después de fallecida una víctima es la limitada apertura bucal ocasionada por la rigidez cadavérica.
OBJETIVO: determinar la efectividad del bicarbonato de sodio para revertir la rigidez cadavérica en humanos.
MÉTODO: se realizó un diseño experimental ex vivo; se tomaron 40 cadáveres no identificados que ingresaron a la sala de necropsias del Instituto Nacional de Medicina Legal y Ciencias Forenses de Bogotá, la asignación a los grupos control (agua destilada) y experimental (bicarbonato de sodio) fue aleatoria. Con base en el pH muscular de 10 cadáveres (pH 6,0) se estableció la concentración de bicarbonato de sodio en 0,01 M. Se midió la apertura bucal inicial antes de la inoculación de las sustancias; se infiltraron 5 ml de los reactivos vía extra oral en los músculos masetero y temporal, tras la aplicación de las sustancias se midió la apertura bucal cada 60 minutos desde las cero horas hasta lograr una apertura útil (30 mm); la fuerza máxima aplicada se estandarizó con el uso de un abrebocas tipo Molt y un dinamómetro.
RESULTADOS: la apertura final lograda con el bicarbonato de sodio 0,01 M fue significativamente mayor que la lograda con agua destilada (p 0,000).A las 3 horas el bicarbonato permitió una apertura útil en promedio de 30,9 ± 5,5 mm.
CONCLUSIONES: el bicarbonato de sodio actúa como un acelerador de la reversibilidad de la rigidez cadavérica mandibular y constituye un método atraumático, económico y efectivo para lograr la apertura bucal post mortem.
Analysis of Alternative Financial Reporting Integration with Traditional Financial Reporting for Corporate Transparency
Authors: Dasila Rifqa Ayu
Published: February 2025

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the integration of alternative financial reporting, such as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures, with traditional financial reporting to enhance corporate transparency and stakeholder trust. It addresses how integrated reporting can bridge the gap between economic and non-financial disclosures by identifying key patterns, challenges, and best practices.
Research Design and Methodology: This research adopts a qualitative approach using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. Relevant studies published in reputable journals from 2018 onward were reviewed to identify trends, technical and strategic challenges, and recommendations for implementing integrated reporting. The analysis focuses on scholarly articles and industry reports to comprehensively understand integrated reporting practices across different sectors and regions.
Findings and Discussion: The findings reveal that integrated reporting strengthens stakeholder trust by providing a holistic view of corporate performance and aligning sustainability initiatives with financial outcomes. The study identifies challenges such as inconsistent reporting standards, limited technological infrastructure, and resource constraints in data management. However, the findings also highlight how investments in data systems, staff training, and proactive communication can improve the credibility and consistency of integrated reports. Additionally, the study underscores the need for a flexible yet standardized reporting framework to accommodate diverse regulatory environments.
Implications: This study offers practical implications for companies and regulators. For companies, it provides a roadmap for improving reporting practices through technology upgrades and workforce development. The findings emphasize the importance of global harmonizing ESG reporting standards for regulators. The study also contributes to the academic discourse by expanding the literature on stakeholder theory and integrated reporting practices, promoting sustainable and transparent corporate governance.
Leadership Style and Work Discipline on employee performance
Authors: Puspitasari Tri Widya , Akbar Mohammad Aldrin , Lina Ros
Published: February 2025

Purpose: This study examines the combined influence of leadership style and work discipline on the performance of State Civil Apparatus at the Office of Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises in Jayapura City.
Research Design and Methodology: The research employs a survey method with a quantitative and associative approach. The sample comprises 69 ASNs selected using convenience sampling from a population of 275 ASNs in Jayapura City. Data was collected through Likert-scale questionnaires and direct observations. Instrument validity and reliability were tested using SPSS and classic assumption tests, including normality, multicollinearity, and heteroscedasticity—multiple linear regression analysis.
Findings and Discussion: The results indicate that leadership style and work discipline positively and significantly influence ASN performance. Transformational and transactional leadership styles and high work discipline significantly enhance ASN performance. However, contextual differences affect these relationships, underscoring the need for a holistic approach in ASN performance management.
Implications: The study has significant implications for public sector management policies and practices. The findings highlight the necessity of a flexible and integrative approach in applying leadership styles and work discipline to improve ASN performance. Future research should explore specific conditions under which these variables most effectively enhance ASN performance.
Ai-Driven Power Quality Analytics and Improvement of Grid Connected Solar Energy Systems
Authors: Habib Md Ahsan , Arik Md Sadik Hassan , Mostakim Md Ali
Published: February 2025

Grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) systems introduce significant power quality (PQ) challenges, including voltage fluctuations, harmonics, and frequency instability. Traditional PQ mitigation techniques struggle with real-time adaptation, leading to inefficiencies. This paper proposes an AI-driven PQ analytics framework using machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) for real-time detection, classification, and mitigation of PQ disturbances. Signal processing techniques like Fourier Transform (FT) and Wavelet Transform (WT) are employed for feature extraction. A MATLAB/Simulink-based simulation demonstrates that the proposed AI framework reduces total harmonic distortion (THD) from 7.5% to 2.1% and improves voltage stability by 20%. Comparative analysis highlights the superiority of AI-based control over conventional methods.  The results confirm that AI-driven PQ enhancement offers a scalable and adaptive approach for solar-integrated grids. Future work will focus on IoT-based PQ monitoring and hybrid AI optimization.
Key trends, challenges, and opportunities in scientific journal management between 2013 and 2023: a systematic review
Authors: Wahyudi Muhamad Nur Azmi , Saputro Ida Nugroho , Ula Alhaura Nabighatul , Widodo Cahyo
Published: February 2025

Purpose: Scientific journals play a pivotal role in disseminating research findings, validating methodologies, and promoting academic discourse. In the past decade, technological advancements, global collaborations, and evolving editorial policies have driven significant transformations in journal management. This systematic literature review investigated the key trends, challenges, and opportunities in scientific journal management between 2013 and 2023.Methods: Utilizing a PRISMA-guided methodology, 26 peer-reviewed articles from the Scopus database were analyzed.Results: The findings reveal five primary themes: (1) journal management systems and technological improvements; (2) editorial processes, policies, and best practices; (3) metrics, evaluation, and scientometrics; (4) case studies and implementation; and (5) ethical, social, and equity considerations. Technological innovations, such as artificial intelligence–driven tools, improved plagiarism detection systems, and semantic workflows, have improved operational efficiency. Editorial best practices and evaluation metrics have evolved to promote transparency, accountability, and research integrity. However, persistent challenges include financial sustainability, disparities in gender representation, and maintaining consistency in editorial quality.Conclusion: This review underscores the importance of adaptive strategies and innovative frameworks in ensuring the long-term sustainability, accessibility, and impact of scholarly journals in a rapidly evolving academic publishing landscape.
Zeta series generating function transformations related to polylogarithm functions and the k-order harmonic numbers
Authors:   School of Mathematics, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, Schmidt Maxie D.
Published: February 2025

We define a new class of generating function transformations related to polylogarithm functions, Dirichlet series, and Euler sums. These transformations are given by an infinite sum over the jth derivatives of a sequence generating function and sets of generalized coefficients satisfying a non-triangular recurrence relation in two variables. The generalized transformation coefficients share a number of analogous properties with the Stirling numbers of the second kind and the known harmonic number expansions of the unsigned Stirling numbers of the first kind.

We prove a number of properties of the generalized coefficients which lead to new recurrence relations and summation identities for the k-order harmonic number sequences. Other  applications of the generating function transformations we define in the article include new series expansions for the polylogarithm function, the alternating zeta function, and the Fourier series for the periodic Bernoulli polynomials. We conclude the article with a discussion of several specific new “almost” linear recurrence relations between the integer-order harmonic numbers and the generalized transformation coefficients, which provide new applications to studying the limiting behavior of the zeta function constants, ζ(k), at integers k ≥ 2.
On the lower bound of the discrepancy of (t,s)-sequences: II
Authors: Levin Mordechay B.
Published: February 2025

Let \((x(n))_{n \geq 1}\) be an \(s\)-dimensional Niederreiter-Xing sequence in base \(b\). Let \(D((x(n))_{n=1}^N)\) be the discrepancy of the sequence \((x(n))_{n=1}^N\). It is known that \(ND((x(n))_{n=1}^N) = O(\ln^s N)\) as \(N \to \infty\). In this paper, we prove that this estimate is exact. Namely, there exists a constant \(K > 0\), such that
\[
\inf_{w \in [0,1]^s} \sup_{1 \leq N \leq b^m} ND((x(n) \oplus w)_{n=1}^N) \geq K \ln^s \quad \text{ for } m = 1, 2, \ldots.
\]

We also get similar results for other explicit constructions of \((t,s)\)-sequences.
Convolution conditions for the q-analogue classes of Janowski functions
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Yuvaraja’s College, University of Mysore, Mysore 570 005, INDIA, Shamsan Hamid , Latha S. ,   Department of Mathematics, Yuvaraja’s College, University of Mysore, Mysore 570 005, INDIA
Published: February 2025

Convolution conditions are discussed for the \(q\)-analogue classes of Janowski starlike, convex and spirallike functions.
Some large polyominoes’ perimeter: a stochastic analysis
Authors:   Université Libre de Bruxelles, Département d’Informatique, CP 212, Boulevard du Triomphe, B-1050, Bruxelles, Belgium, Louchard Guy
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we analyze the stochastic properties of some large size (area) polyominoes’ perimeter such that the directed column-convex polyomino, the columnconvex polyomino, the directed diagonally-convex polyomino, the staircase (or parallelogram) polyomino, the escalier polyomino, the wall (orbargraph) polyomino. All polyominoes considered here are made of contiguous, not-empty columns, without holes, such that each column must be adjacent to some cell of the previous column. We compute the asymptotic (for large size n) Gaussian distribution of the perimeter, including the corresponding Markov property of the chain of columns, and the convergence to classical Brownian motions of the perimeter seen as a trajectory according to the successive columns. All polyominoes of size n are considered as equiprobable.