bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessing Pantanal fauna through environmental DNA metabarcoding after the 2020 megafire
Authors: Lima Luanne Helena Augusto , Magioli Marcelo , Saranholi Bruno H. , Villas Boas Concone Henrique , Gomes Côrtes Lara , Berlinck Christian Niel
Published: November 2024

The environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding is a methodology that, from environmental samples such as soil, water, air, and others, enables the simultaneous identification of multiple species, thus allowing for large-scale mapping of biological diversity in a specific study area. Due to its non-invasive sampling approach, where species are detected from the traces they leave in the environment, eliminating the need to isolate and capture organisms, eDNA metabarcoding emerges as a valuable tool in conservation strategies. This study aims to explore the use of eDNA methodology for biodiversity monitoring and environmental impact assessment caused by the 2020 megafire in the Pantanal of Brazil, focusing on vertebrates. Environmental samples were collected at two protected areas and their surrounding areas, Taiamã Ecological Station (TES) and Pantanal Matogrossense National Park (PMNP), Mato Grosso, Brazil. We identified in TES, 27 mammals, 56 fishes, 12 birds, 4 amphibians, and 4 reptiles, while in PMNP, 43 mammals, 45 fishes, 126 birds, 19 amphibians, and 11 reptiles. Soil sampling proved to be more efficient compared to water sampling: 26 species were exclusively identified in soil samples, while 9 were attributed to water samples. Here, we demonstrated that the primer 12SV5 only a superior efficacy in identifying mammal and herpetofauna species compared to the other markers used (16Smam and MiBird). Moreover, we confirmed the complementary role of eDNA alongside camera trapping, and its advantage to estimate species richness with a single field expedition. We stress the need to optimize sample collection methods for the target group and to reduce the influence of contamination and water flow. This study highlights the importance of eDNA methodology as a crucial tool for biodiversity monitoring and environmental impact assessment, enabling rapid access to biodiversity and long-term monitoring.
La série des températures journalières à Paris de 1658 à 2023
Authors: Rousseau Daniel
Published: November 2024

Depuis 1658, la température est mesurée presque continuellement à Paris. Les enregistrements de ces mesures apparaissent dans des manuscrits, des publications ou des bases de données. Afin de mettre à disposition ce patrimoine unique, ils ont été collectés et numérisés pour constituer une série de températures journalières en degrés Celsius. Les sources de ces données, les conditions de mesure ainsi que les modalités de calcul de la température journalière sont explicitées dans cet article, dont une annexe numérique (en ligne) fournit les moyennes journalières et les moyennes mensuelles des températures à Paris de 1658 à 2023.

Since 1658 the temperature has been measured in Paris almost continuously. The records of these measurements appear in manuscripts, publications or databases. In order to make this unique heritage available, they have been collected and digitized to constitute a series of daily temperatures in degrees Celsius. The sources of these data, the measurement conditions as well as the methods for computing the daily temperature are explained in this article to which is joined an annex providing the daily and monthly averages of temperatures in Paris from 1658 to 2023.
The Contributions of Society 5.0 to Shadow Education: A Conceptual Paper
Authors: Hamid Nur Syazwani , Ab Wahid Hariyaty
Published: November 2024

Society 5.0 refers to a future-oriented vision for society that was developed in Japan to address societal issues and improve people's lives. It seeks to build a human-centered society that seamlessly incorporates cutting-edge technology like artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, big data, etc. It helps to personalize one’s educational and learning experiences. Personalized learning platforms that are tailored to each student's unique needs and learning preferences could be created with the aid of AI and big data analytics, potentially lowering the demand for shadow education. The goal of Society 5.0 is to remove social disparities and give everyone access to quality education. Remote learning can be facilitated, and underserved places can receive educational resources thanks to advanced technologies. Hence, more students can get a quality education without primarily relying on private tutoring, making a decrease in demand for the shadow education market. To successfully navigate an increasingly digital society, Society 5.0 emphasizes the value of learning technology skills. To educate students for future employment in the digital age, shadow education should be innovative by adding programs in this area to emphasize teaching technical skills like coding, data analysis, or AI applications. Furthermore, as a way to remain ahead of the rapid changes in technology and culture, society 5.0 promotes lifelong learning. Shadow education may develop to offer people lifelong educational support and skill development, helping them stay relevant in a dynamic job market. In conclusion, the impact of Society 5.0 depends on the implementation strategies, societal changes, and technological advancements that occur in shadow education realms.
The Moderating Role of Motivation on Hybrid Learning Towards Accounting Undergraduates’ Resilience in Perak: Post COVID-19 Scenario
Authors: Tazilah Mohd Danial Afiq Khamar , Md Lazim Che Siti Lazrina , Ismail Nur Diyana
Published: November 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the education landscape for accounting programs among higher education institutions in Malaysia. Due to the abrupt changes, undergraduates face challenges adapting to hybrid learning. Hence, this study aims to examine the moderating effect of motivation on hybrid learning towards accounting undergraduates’ resilience during the post-Covid-19 situation in Perak. The Resilience theory is used to explain how accounting students develop resilience during the post-Covid-19 through intrinsic (self-efficacy and emotional ability) and extrinsic factors (support systems and peer systems) that enhance students’ resilience. Therefore, 200 survey questionnaires were collected among accounting undergraduates from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Kampar Campus and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Tanjung Malim and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Results showed that self-efficacy and emotional ability have a significant relationship towards hybrid learning and the absence of interaction effects was evidenced for extrinsic factors and motivation. Thus, it is proven that through resilience theory, undergraduates’ intrinsic values increased the level of interest in hybrid learning without the presence of the motivation factor during post Covid-19 scenario. Higher education institutions should enhance further the constructive and effective methods of hybrid learning in order to motivate learning centric among undergraduates.
A Proposed Conceptual Framework for Malaysian Graduates’ Competencies
Authors: Mani Rajaletchumy , Wan Mustaffa Wan Salmuni
Published: November 2024

The competencies of Malaysian graduates are consistently a concern to the universities, industry partners, and other stakeholders. Previous studies have given limited evidence regarding the existence of a set of competencies for graduates of the profession. Accordingly, this paper aims to propose a conceptual framework for Malaysian graduates’ competencies. The proposed framework contains five competencies for Malaysian graduates namely threshold competencies, distinguishing competencies, task requirements competencies, communication and language competencies, and creativity and innovation competencies. The framework presents practical implications, particularly for higher education institutions and educators. This framework can broadly be adapted to guide university education in designing academic programs by incorporating a balance of skills and personal qualities to accommodate the current and future job market requirements. An empirical investigation should be conducted by future researchers to verify the proposed framework for Malaysian graduates’ competencies.
Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Business Education Students’ Green Entrepreneurial Intention: Does Green Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy Matters?
Authors: Ediagbonya Kennedy , Edokpolor James Edomwonyi , Odibo Gideon Daniel , Sun Jingcheng
Published: November 2024

Encouraging sustainable entrepreneurial practices becomes essential in a society where environmental degradation and ecosystem depletion due to entrepreneurial exploitation are on the rise. The current study looked into how, in Edo State, green entrepreneurial self-efficacy (GESE) mediated the relationship between green entrepreneurial intention (GEI) and sustainable entrepreneurship (SE). Four hypotheses were formulated and tested at the significance level of 0.05. A correlational survey research design was used in the study. The study's population consisted of all 382 business education students from Ambrose Alli University in Ekpoma and the University of Benin. The convenience sampling technique was used in selecting a sample of 285 students. The Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Self-Efficacy and Green Entrepreneurial Intention Questionnaire (SESEGEIQ) was the tool utilized. Two professionals validated the instrument. After the instrument was given to thirty business education students at Delta State University, Abraka, who were not parts of the sample, the reliability coefficient of the instrument, as determined by Cronbach's alpha, was found to be .85. A straightforward linear regression analysis was used to examine the responder data. The findings revealed that sustainable entrepreneurship and green entrepreneurial self-efficacy were significant predictor of business education students’ green entrepreneurial intention in Edo State. The finding also revealed that green entrepreneurial self-efficacy is a significant predictor of business education students’ green entrepreneurial intention. The finding further revealed that green entrepreneurial self-efficacy mediates the relationship between sustainable entrepreneurship and green entrepreneurial intention in Edo State. This study has made significant contribution to knowledge as it was able to establish the mediating role of GESE in the relationship between SE and GEI among business education students in Nigeria. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the teaching and learning of sustainable entrepreneurship should be emphasized across the nation’s tertiary education level.
Effect of games towards children’s mathematics performance
Authors: Ompok Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy , Teng Ling Mei , Sapirai Jaini
Published: November 2024

This study aims to investigate if there a significant different in pre and post of Early Mathematics performance. A single group pre-test and post-test with intervening Early Mathematics based games was used in this research. This involved assessment on the early Mathematics abilities (Ginsburg & Baroody, 2003). This program was conducted among preschoolers (aged 5-6 years old) in one selected rural preschool in Menggatal district, Sabah. The school has 4 classes of 25 students each, with a total of 100 preschoolers. One sample t-test was conducted to compare mathematics ability of children before and after intervention. Mean score for pre-test is 15, while mean score for post-test is 22.32. There was a significant difference in the scores for mathematic ability in pre-test (M=15.78, SD=.99) and post-test (M=22.32, SD=.78), t (86) (=-28.52, p = 0.000). The results show, that the use of games developed by authors are effective in improving preschoolers early Mathematics performance.
Drawing activities enhance preschoolers socio emotional development
Authors: Zakaria Mohd Zafaren , Yunus Faridah , Mohamed Suziyani
Published: November 2024

Visual art activities such as the processing of output in the form of drawing encourage children to use their imagination, expression, and multiple intelligences. Through visual art activities, children can participate actively in a more enjoyable learning environment. Drawing is an essential part of children in the production of various forms that can cause excitement, enjoyment, and aesthetic pleasure, thus causing it to become an essential part of the socio emotional development component preschool curricula. The methodology used in this study was a qualitative case study method. The instrument used was a face-to-face semi-structured interview with four preschool teachers under the Ministry of Education, using a purposive sampling technique. The results explain that two themes can be drawn from the interview data, namely, (i) meaningful expression and (ii) active communication. Socio emotional development and imagination are closely related to each other and the main aspects of the development of children to self-control, empathise, and collaborate with others. Therefore, children with problems in the socio emotional development can use a drawing medium to create an imaginary context that might allow them to reassess their identity and do not make mistakes in school.
The relationship between parental anxiety, child’s behavioral inhibition and child anxiety
Authors: Azham Adlina Aisya , Janon Nazariah Sharie
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the role of a child’s behavioral inhibition in mediating the relationship between parental anxiety and childhood anxiety in the Malaysian context. Participants were 92 parents (father = 23, mother = 69) of young children aged four to six years old. They completed three measures which were The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), The Preschool Anxiety Scale (PAS) and Behavioral Inhibition Questionnaire (BIQ). Results indicated that there was a correlation between; (i) parental anxiety and child anxiety; and (ii) child’s behavioral inhibition and child anxiety, which supported our hypothesis. However, our findings did not provide support for the hypothesis that a child’s behavioral inhibition plays a mediating role in the association between parental anxiety and childhood anxiety. Although this study does not illuminate the mediating role of a child’s behavioral inhibition, our results still provided a groundwork for the development of a specific early intervention program for young children in Malaysia with childhood anxiety symptoms, with the inclusion of precursors of the presence of parental anxiety and child’s behavioral inhibition. Future improvements should focus on recruiting a larger sample size and incorporating the feedback from both father and mother in completing the measures.
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY OF ACID MINE WATER POTENTIAL AT PT PASIR WALANNAE BONE DISTRICT SOUTH SULAWESI
Authors: Fahrullah Muh , Kandora Tri Andriyani HS , Ervina Ervina
Published: November 2024

Hubungan antara kegiatan penambangan dengan lingkungan selalu menjadi isu hangat hingga saat ini.  Salah satu bagian yang menjadi perhatian adalah adanya pencemaran air yang disebabkan oleh kegiatan penambangan. Lokasi penelitian yaitu PT Pasir Walannae yang merupakan perusahaan tambang batubara saat ini tidak beroperasi dan menghasilkan bekas penambangan yang belum dilakukan treatment dan terdapat adanya air asam tambang hasil dari galian penambangan. Berdasarkan hal tersebut maka penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan penelitian menganalisis karakteristik dari air asam tambang dan penanganan yang tepat dalam mengurangi dampak di daerah penelitian PT Pasir Walannae Lamuru Kabupaten Bone Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu sampel air asam tambang dianalisis menggunakan metode analisis sifat fisika (pH, ORP, TDS, dan kekeruhan) dan sifat kimia terdiri dari kadar unsur (SO4, Fe, Mn, Cd). Hasil yang diperoleh yaitu nilai pH 3,1 tidak mencapai batas baku mutu lingkungan, ORP 717 mV, TDS 2077 mg/l dan kekeruhan berdasarkan tabel NTU sebesar 250 melebihi batas baku mutu lingungan. Berdasarkan analisis sifat kimia unsur-unsur tersebut juga melebihi batas baku mutu lingkungan, yaitu pada unsur SO4 sebesar 71,63, unsur Fe 9,46, unsur Mn 1,01, terkecuali unsur Cd sebesar <0,01 dan masih dalam kategori tidak melebihi batas baku mutu. Pencegahan air asam tambang dilokasi penelitian dapat dilakukan dengan metode PAF dan NAF yaitu metode penimbunan material berpotensi membentuk air asam tambang dgn material yang tidak berpotensi air asam tambang. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu berdasarkan sifat fisika dan sifat kimia air asam tambang dilokasi penelitian telah melebihi batas baku mutu lingkungan berdasarkan acuan Baku Mutu Lingkungan Peraturan Menteri Kesehatan Republik Indonesia Nomor 2 Tahun 2023 Tentang Kesehatan Lingkungan air pada lubang bekas penambangan batubara dikategorikan sebagai air yang tercemar atau sebagai air asam tambang
Beneficios y contradicciones de las evaluaciones de base estructurada en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje
Authors: Vivanco Mocha Juliana Estefania , Guerra Ramirez Neli Marleni , Carriel López Darío Fabián , Cunalata Ati Viviana Lucia , Vera Reyes Rosanna Jenniffer
Published: November 2024

En el presente artículo se analizó bibliográficamente los beneficios y contradicciones de las evaluaciones de base estructurada en relación al proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje, enfocados en la educación en niños mayores de 13 años. Para ello, se llevó a cabo la revisión sistemática de base de datos como Google académico, Ciencias de la información de recursos educativos (ERIC),  Polo del conocimiento, Dialnet, Scielo, Redalyc y repositorios universitarios de Ecuador, publicadas en un periodo de los últimos 10 años. Entre los hallazgos, muestra que la mayoría de los docentes adoptan la prueba de base estructurada para medir desempeño académico, lo que resulta satisfactorio para verificar la asimilación conceptual de los contenidos impartidos en clases, sin embargo, limita el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje al no ofrecer retroalimentación de los estudiantes hacia los docentes, quedando de lado el desenvolvimiento de destrezas surgidas del proceso, algunos autores proponen el uso de software para fortalecer metacognitivamente los reactivos en este modelo de prueba pedagógica. En conclusión, la adaptabilidad de las evaluaciones de base estructurada a los contenidos, competencias y actividades curriculares de la malla escolar, resulta beneficia como parte del proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje, sin embargo, se recomienda fortalecerse con herramientas de la tecnología de la información para contrarrestar los efectos de la poca interacción docente-estudiante.
La educación intercultural en Bolivia; lecciones de Warisata para la construcción de una sociedad plurinacional
Authors: Villafán Apaza Enrique
Published: November 2024

Este artículo analiza el papel de la educación intercultural en la construcción de una sociedad plurinacional en Bolivia, tomando como referencia el modelo pedagógico de la Escuela-Ayllu de Warisata. El objetivo es examinar cómo una educación basada en los principios de la reciprocidad, la autogestión y la integración de saberes ancestrales puede contribuir a la reconciliación cultural y la justicia social. A través de un enfoque metodológico cualitativo, basado en la revisión documental de fuentes primarias y secundarias, se exploran las tensiones históricas entre el Estado y las comunidades indígenas, así como las implicaciones políticas de la educación intercultural en la actualidad. Los principales hallazgos sugieren que Warisata, como proyecto educativo decolonial, ofrece una alternativa transformadora que sigue siendo relevante para la autonomía educativa de las comunidades indígenas y la creación de un Estado verdaderamente plurinacional.
Terapéutica Ortopédica en Paciente con Secuela de Labio y Paladar Fisurado Unilateral. Reporte de Caso
Authors: Álvarez Urgilés Doménica Lizbeth , Lima Illescas Miriam Verónica
Published: November 2024

Los tratamientos que se requieren en pacientes con labio y paladar fisurado van a necesitar un abordaje multidisciplinario compuesto por áreas como ortodoncia, ortopedia, cirugía maxilofacial, entre otros para la corrección de anomalías dentofaciales teniendo en cuenta que mientras más temprano se obtenga el diagnóstico y se proceda inmediatamente con un plan de tratamiento pueden tener resultados significativos postratamiento, las probabilidades del éxito aumentan considerablemente para mejorar la calidad de vida. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo reportar la terapéutica ortopédica en una paciente con secuela de labio y paladar fisurado unilateral. Paciente femenino de 9 años 8 meses de edad, con maloclusión Clase II esqueletal por retrognatismo mandibular, tipo facial leptoprosopo, resalte de -3mm, clase molar II derecha e izquierda y clase canina II derecha y III izquierda, el tratamiento se llevó a cabo durante un año, y se dividió en dos fases clave. La primera fase incluyó el uso de un disyuntor de McNamara para expandir el maxilar superior, combinado con una máscara facial para estimular el crecimiento del hueso maxilar hacia adelante, y anclaje oral mediante un arco palatino. En la segunda fase, se empleó aparatología fija en las piezas dentales anterosuperiores para corregir la inclinación y giroversión dental del paciente. Los resultados obtenidos fueron favorables, observándose una protrusión del maxilar y una mejoría en la posición dental anterior. Estos avances fueron posibles gracias a la colaboración activa de la paciente y de su representante. Este caso subraya la importancia de un enfoque personalizado y constante en el manejo de pacientes con secuelas de labio y paladar fisurado, destacando la relevancia de la intervención multidisciplinaria.
Condiciones de Habitabilidad en la Expansión Urbana Informal en el AA.HH. Nadine Heredia, Banda de Shilcayo
Authors: Padilla García Milenka Danuzka , Gonzáles Cumapa Betsabe , Alegría Lazo Katty Marilyn
Published: November 2024

Esta investigación se centró en analizar la calidad de vida en el asentamiento negligente de Nadine Heredia, ubicado en la Banda de Shilcayo. Dicha zona se ha expandido rápidamente sin una planificación adecuada, lo cual planteó importantes desafíos en términos de infraestructura, servicios básicos y bienestar de vida de sus pobladores.  El objetivo de estudio fue describir las condiciones de habitabilidad en este asentamiento, evaluando aspectos como vivienda, acceso a servicios básicos, salud, educación y seguridad. Además, se buscó comprender el impacto de este crecimiento urbano informal en el bienestar de vida de los residentes, considerando sus propias percepciones sobre su entorno y condiciones de vida.  A partir de los hallazgos, se investigaron situaciones similares y se analizaron sus recomendaciones para restablecer la situación de vida y alojamiento en áreas similares. De esta manera, el proyecto buscó aportar a la mejora de la habitabilidad en el asentamiento humano Nadine Heredia.  Brindando una base firme para tomar decisiones conscientes y la planificación de ciudades. Esta información permite a los encargados de toma de decisiones y a los profesionales urbanos contar con datos sólidos, lo que les ayuda a desarrollar estrategias y planes más eficaces y adaptados a las necesidades de la comunidad.
Gerencia Educativa en el marco de la dirección de un centro de Lenguas en una IES privada en Colombia
Authors: Carrillo Cruz Carlos Enrique
Published: November 2024

Este artículo aborda una investigación mixta sobre la gestión educativa de un Centro de Idiomas en una universidad privada. Este estudio tiene como objetivo analizar el impacto de la gestión administrativa directiva en la obtención de estabilidad financiera y logros académicos precisos. La recopilación de datos se llevó a cabo a través de una investigación documental, pruebas de colocación institucional y registros de informes financieros. Los hallazgos iniciales podrían evidenciar los beneficios emergentes de una estrategia de gestión basada en la riqueza financiera. Es fundamental estructurar técnicas administrativas hacia la articulación de objetivos económicos y el desarrollo del servicio al cliente.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Inventory Pengendalian Persediaan Dengan Metode EOQ Berbasis Website pada Gass Vapestore Jakarta
Authors: Muhammad Rayhan Wibisana  , Ahmad Muhammad Thantawi
Published: November 2024

Dengan kemajuan pesat dalam teknologi informasi, ada peluang besar untuk meningkatkan efisiensidan akurasi dalam berbagai bidang, seperti manajemen persediaan. Gass Vapestore, sebuah UMKMyang bergerak di bidang penjualan perangkat vape dan aksesoris, saat ini menghadapi masalah besardalam mengelola data persediaan. Ketika sistem pencatatan manual digunakan, proses pemantauan stokmenjadi lebih lama, terutama ketika jumlah transaksi barang meningkat. Masalah ini dapatmenyebabkan kelebihan stok, yang meningkatkan biaya penyimpanan, dan kekurangan stok, yang dapatmengganggu operasional bisnis. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menciptakan dan menerapkansistem informasi inventory yang menggunakan teknologi terbaru untuk meningkatkan efisiensipengelolaan persediaan di Gass Vapestore. Sistem ini akan memantau ketersediaan stok secara realtimedan menggunakan metode Order Quantity Economic untuk mengoptimalkan pengelolaanpersediaan.
Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja dan Beban Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada PT. Indonesia Trans Network
Authors: Surya Syahdila Maharani , Defia Riski Anggraini
Published: November 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pemahaman kita tentang bagaimana lingkungan kerja dan beban kerja karyawan mempengaruhi kinerja mereka. mengumpulkan data dari 55 karyawan PT Indonesia Trans Network. Dalam penelitian ini, teknik pemilihan sampel yang tidak bergantung pada probabilitas digunakan. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan program SPSS 25. Koefisien determinasi (r2), uji F, uji t, dan analisis regresi berganda semua termasuk dalam analisis tersebut. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kinerja karyawan dipengaruhi secara positif dan signifikan oleh variabel beban kerja dan lingkungan kerja. Selain itu, masing-masing variabel lingkungan kerja dan beban kerja mempengaruhi kinerja karyawan secara positif dan signifikan.
Ages of Stars and Planets in the Kepler Field Younger than Four Billion Years
Authors: Bouma Luke G. , Hillenbrand Lynne A. , Howard Andrew W. , Isaacson Howard , Masuda Kento , Palumbo Elsa K.
Published: November 2024

Recent analyses of FGK stars in open clusters have helped clarify the precision with which a star’s rotation rate and lithium content can be used as empirical indicators for its age. Here we apply this knowledge to stars observed by Kepler. Rotation periods are drawn from previous work; lithium is measured from new and archival Keck/HIRES spectra. We report rotation-based ages for 23,813 stars (harboring 795 known planets) for which our method is applicable. We find that our rotational ages recover the ages of stars in open clusters spanning 0.04–2.5 Gyr; they also agree with ≳90% of the independent lithium ages. The resulting yield includes 63 planets younger than 1 Gyr at 2σ, and 109 with median ages below 1 Gyr. This is about half the number expected under the classic assumption of a uniform star formation history. The age distribution that we observe, rather than being uniform, shows that the youngest stars in the Kepler field are 3–5 times rarer than stars 3 Gyr old. This trend holds for both known planet hosts and for the parent stellar sample. We attribute this “demographic cliff” to a combination of kinematic heating and a declining star formation rate in the Galaxy’s thin disk, and highlight its impact on the age distribution of known transiting exoplanets.
WTP 19aalnxx: Discovery of a Bright Mid-infrared Transient in the Emerging Class of Low-luminosity Supernovae Revealed by Delayed Circumstellar Interaction
Authors: Myers Charlotte , De Kishalay , Yan Lin , Jencson Jacob E. , Earley Nicholas , Fremling Christoffer , Hiramatsu Daichi , Kasliwal Mansi M. , Lau Ryan M. , MacLeod Morgan , Masterson Megan , Panagiotou Christos , Simcoe Robert , Tinyanont Samaporn
Published: November 2024

While core-collapse supernovae (SNe) often show early and consistent signs of circumstellar medium (CSM) interaction, some exhibit delayed signatures due to interaction with distant material around the progenitor star. Here we present the discovery in NEOWISE data of WTP 19aalnxx, a luminous mid-infrared (MIR) transient in the outskirts of the galaxy KUG 0022-007 at ≈190 Mpc. First detected in 2018, WTP 19aalnxx reaches a peak absolute (Vega) magnitude of ≈−22 at 4.6 μm in ≈3 yr, comparable to the most luminous interacting SNe. Archival data reveal a ≳5× fainter optical counterpart detected since 2015, while follow-up near-infrared observations in 2022 reveal an extremely red (Ks − W2 ≈ 3.7 mag) active transient. Deep optical spectroscopy confirm strong CSM interaction signatures via intermediate-width Balmer emission lines and coronal metal lines. Modeling the broadband spectral energy distribution, we estimate the presence of ≳10−2
M
⊙ of warm dust, likely formed in the cold dense shell. Together with the lack of nebular Fe emission, we suggest that WTP 19aalnxx is a missed, low (optical) luminosity SN in an emerging family of core-collapse SNe distinguished by their CSM-interaction-powered MIR emission that outshines the optical bands. Investigating the Zwicky Transient Facility sample of SNe with NEOWISE data, we find 16 core-collapse SNe (≳3% in a volume-limited sample) without early signs of CSM interaction that exhibit delayed IR brightening, suggestive of dense CSM shells at ≲1017 cm. We suggest that synoptic IR surveys offer a new route to revealing late-time CSM interaction and the prevalence of intense terminal mass loss in massive stars.
X-Ray Spectra of Black Hole X-Ray Binaries with Returning Radiation
Authors: Mirzaev Temurbek , Bambi Cosimo , Abdikamalov Askar B. , Jiang Jiachen , Liu Honghui , Riaz Shafqat , Shashank Swarnim
Published: November 2024

In the disk–corona model, the X-ray spectrum of a stellar-mass black hole in an X-ray binary is characterized by three components: a thermal component from a thin and cold accretion disk, a Comptonized component from a hot corona, and a reflection component produced by illumination of the cold disk by the hot corona. In this paper, we assume a lamppost corona, and we improve previous calculations of the X-ray spectrum of black hole X-ray binaries. The reflection spectrum is produced by the direct radiation from the corona as well as by the returning radiation of the thermal and reflection components and is calculated considering the actual spectrum illuminating the disk. If we turn the corona off, the reflection spectrum is completely generated by the returning radiation of the thermal component, as it may happen for some sources in soft spectral states. After choosing the radial density profile of the accretion disk, the ionization parameter is calculated self-consistently at any radial coordinate of the disk from the illuminating X-ray flux and the local electron density. We show the predictions of our model in different regimes, and we discuss its current limitations as well as the next steps to improve it.
Ionized Gas Kinematics with FRESCO: An Extended, Massive, Rapidly Rotating Galaxy at z = 5.4
Authors: Nelson Erica , Brammer Gabriel , Giménez-Arteaga Clara , Oesch Pascal A. , Naidu Rohan P. , Übler Hannah , Matharu Jasleen , Shapley Alice E. , Whitaker Katherine E. , Wisnioski Emily , Förster Schreiber Natascha M. , Smit Renske , van Dokkum Pieter , Chisholm John , Endsley Ryan , Hartley Abigail I. , Gibson Justus , Giovinazzo Emma , Illingworth Garth , Labbe Ivo , Maseda Michael V. , Matthee Jorryt , Covelo Paz Alba , Price Sedona H. , Reddy Naveen A. , Shivaei Irene , Weibel Andrea , Wuyts Stijn , Xiao Mengyuan , Alberts Stacey , Baker William M. , Bunker Andrew J. , Cameron Alex J. , Charlot Stephane , Eisenstein Daniel J. , de Graaff Anna , Ji Zhiyuan , Johnson Benjamin D. , Jones Gareth C. , Maiolino Roberto , Robertson Brant , Sandles Lester , Suess Katherine A. , Tacchella Sandro , Williams Christina C. , Witstok Joris
Published: November 2024

With the remarkable sensitivity and resolution of JWST in the infrared, measuring rest-optical kinematics of galaxies at z > 5 has become possible for the first time. This study pilots a new method for measuring galaxy dynamics for highly multiplexed, unbiased samples by combining FRESCO NIRCam grism spectroscopy and JADES medium-band imaging. Here we present one of the first JWST kinematic measurements for a galaxy at z > 5. We find a significant velocity gradient, which, if interpreted as rotation, yields V
rot = 305 ± 70 km s−1, and we hence refer to this galaxy as Twister-z5. With a rest-frame optical effective radius of r

e
= 2.25 kpc, the high rotation velocity in this galaxy is not due to a compact size, as may be expected in the early Universe, but rather to a high total mass,

log
(

M
dyn

/

M
⊙

)
=
11.2
±
0.2

. This is a factor of roughly 10× higher than the stellar mass within r

e
. We also observe that the radial Hα equivalent width profile and the specific star formation rate map from resolved stellar population modeling are centrally depressed by a factor of ∼1.5 from the center to r

e
. Combined with the morphology of the line-emitting gas in comparison to the continuum, this centrally suppressed star formation is consistent with a star-forming disk surrounding a bulge growing inside out. While large, rapidly rotating disks are common to z ∼ 2, the existence of one after only 1 Gyr of cosmic time, shown for the first time in ionized gas, adds to the growing evidence that some galaxies matured earlier than expected in the history of the Universe.
Protected taxonomic status for Papilio richmondia Gray, [1853] (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae)
Authors: Braby Michael F.
Published: November 2024

The well-known Richmond Birdwing butterfly, Ornithoptera richmondia (Gray, [1853]), is a junior subjective synonym of Amphrisius australis Swainson, 1851, which has not been used as a valid name after 1899. To protect the stability of the younger, but widely used name, the older and virtually unknown Amphrisius australis (i.e., the senior subjective synonym) is suppressed under Article 23.9.2 of the Fourth Edition of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature. By this action, Papilio richmondia Gray, [1853] becomes a nomen protectum and Amphrisius australis Swainson, 1851 a nomen oblitum.
A remarkable Cornish site for ground-nesting bees and wasps
Authors: Whitfield James , Cameron Sydney
Published: November 2024

The south coast of the UK features a number of habitats rich in ground-nesting aculeate wasps and bees. Many of these are in predominantly sandy areas due to nesting requirements, but adjacent heathland may be especially critical in providing rich flower sources for these insects.

A surprisingly small transition zone between Hard Cliff and Maritime Heath habitats was found to support an unusually rich local fauna of ground-nesting bees and wasps, near the top of a promontory known as Carn Du, SE of Lamorna Cove in south-western Cornwall. In an area of partly exposed sandy soil measuring approximately 20 m2, more than twenty species (ten solitary bees, 10 aculeate wasps) were found during summer 2024, along with a handful of rarely observed species. We report the species found nesting there and illustrate many of them via field photographs.
Using a Fishbowl Activity to Promote Inclusive Nursing Practice Through Nursing Education
Authors: Thongpriwan Vipavee , Swaney Vicki
Published: November 2024

Inclusive nursing practice is essential for delivering high-quality care to diverse populations. This column describes how a fishbowl activity created a safe space for graduate nursing students to discuss biases and stereotypes in the U.S. health care system, offers five practical implementation tips, and discusses the application of this activity to nursing practice. Professional development specialists can use similar techniques for the education of practicing nurses.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2024;55(12):565–567.]
The Ideology of Pragmatic Humeanism
Authors: Hildebrand Tyler
Published: November 2024

According to the Humean Best Systems Account, laws are generalizations in the best systematization of non-modal matters of fact. Recently, it has become popular to interpret the notion of a best system pragmatically. The best system is sensitive to our interests—that is, to our goals, abilities, and limitations. This account promises a metaphysically minimalistic analysis of laws, but I argue that it is not as minimalistic as it might appear. Some of the concepts it employs are modally robust, leading to a dilemma.
Identifying Primitive Individuals
Authors: Wörner David
Published: November 2024

According to a widespread contention, individuals are among the basic building blocks of the world. The contention, however, raises a perennial problem. If individuals are basic, they cannot be fully accounted for in terms of their empirically detectable qualities. But then, how can we detect, or know, or identify, individuals? Shamik Dasgupta has influentially argued that considerations along these lines, together with a lesson from the history of physics, should make us reject any picture on which individuals are basic constituents of reality. In this paper, I defend such a picture against Dasgupta’s argument.
Abusive Language in Twitter's Tweets by Sentimental Analysis
Authors: Diwakar Ashwini S. , Shravani B. , Asha H.
Published: November 2024

Communication and information sharing between individuals have changed dramatically as a result of the internet and social media platforms combined with explosive growth. Due to the development and expansion of online technology, a vast amount of data is generated as well as being available on the web for internet users. There has been a noticeable rise in the usage of foul language in user comments. Furthermore, Twitter is a well-known medium where users are allowed to voice any opinion. The proliferation of antisocial activities, including hate speech, cyberbullying, and the use of harsh language, is a direct result of overuse of social media. The prevalence of hostile comments on social media platforms calls for the development of practical and efficient solutions. Consequently, numerous intriguing algorithms have been developed to identify these kinds of languages. The objective of this chapter is to introduce strategies, equations, and techniques that could be used to evaluate Twitter tweets to identify instances of abusive language.
An Investigation on the Barriers Preventing Artificial Intelligence From Being Widely Used in Social, Governance, and Environmental Activities
Authors: Pramanik Sabyasachi
Published: November 2024

The relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and the incorporation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects in modern business and technology is explored in this chapter. The paper investigates how AI could provide workable solutions to the pressing societal sustainability concerns of today. The chapter focuses on the moral implications of environmentally conscious technology, AI-powered predictions for ESG metrics, moral supply chains, and upcoming laws. As AI and ESG become more integrated, there are chances for companies who prioritize sustainability to increase their market share by implementing eco-friendly practices. This confluence makes it possible to integrate cutting-edge technology with sustainability objectives, creating a relationship that has the potential to be really revolutionary.
Green Financing Effect on Sustenance Finance Models With Mediation of Corporate Social Responsibility in Ethiopia
Authors: Adula Metasebia , Kant Shashi , Genale Mando
Published: November 2024

This chapter examines the Green financing effect on Sustenance finance models with mediation of corporate social responsibility in Ethiopia. CSR principles guide financial institutions in prioritizing investments aligned with sustainable development goals, engaging stakeholders in decision-making processes, and integrating environmental and social factors into risk assessment. Sustainable business practices are adopted, enhancing reputation and attracting stakeholders valuing social responsibility. Regulatory compliance is ensured, aligning finance models with legal requirements and societal expectations. Future directions involve strengthening transparency, fostering collaboration and innovation, building capacity and awareness, incentivizing sustainability, developing impact measurement methodologies, and aligning with the SDGs. Ethiopian finance models may satisfy social requirements, promote sustainable development, and build trust by incorporating CSR practices.
Unlocking Financial Potential
Authors: Kakkar Amit , Goyal Manoj , Mathur Dhrupad
Published: November 2024

Machine learning recommendation systems are one of the best and most far-reaching utilisation of AI advances in business. These are the product instruments used to give ideas to clients based on their needs. Expansion in the number of choices, be it several online sites or several items, has made it hard for the client to look over many items. Today, there is no framework for banks to help relate to clients' monetary decisions and proposition them with applicable items according to their inclination before approaching the bank. Like some other businesses, monetary assistance seldom has any like, input, and perusing history to record evaluations of administrations. So, it becomes a test for constructing recommended systems for monetary administrations. The advantage of these recommended systems is that they give the customer better recommendations based on their savings, spending, and investment needs.
Morals, ethics and sustainable futures
Authors: Spies Philip
Published: November 2024

No abstract available.
Right Ventricular Myxoma Presenting in a Patient With Known Arteriovenous Malformations in the Brain: A Case Report
Authors: Kocher Matthew , Scarlata Maria , Capuano Paolo , Bonicolini Eleonora , Piacentini Alberto , Asaro Pamela , Morsolini Marco , Panarello Giovanna , Burgio Gaetano , Pilato Michele
Published: November 2024

Cardiac myxomas extending from the right ventricle are uncommon and this rare condition is potentially associated with several risks and poor outcomes. We report the case of a patient with a right ventricular myxoma who had a recent haemorrhagic stroke due to an arteriovenous malformation. The preoperative and intraoperative managements were challenging and required several difficult choices by the medical team and consequently, a multidisciplinary approach and a benefit-risk evaluation were necessary to determinate timely surgical resection in an urgent situation, simultaneously avoiding delayed or improper treatments, achieving a successful outcome in a very high-risk situation.
Fundus screening for peripheral retinal lesions in myopic patients before refractive surgery using ultra-wide field scanning laser ophthalmoscopy
Authors: Elhady Amr M. , Elnaggar Osama R.
Published: November 2024

Purpose

The aim of this study was to evaluate the ultra-wide field (UWF) scanning laser ophthalmoscopy using the Optomap 200Tx (Optos) in detecting peripheral retinal lesions in myopic patients.

Patients and methods

A prospective cross-sectional observational study was conducted from June 2023 to March 2024 at the Department of Ophthalmology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. It included 162 eyes of 81 myopic patients (35 males and 46 females). The mean age of the participants was 23.85±3.81 years (range=18–33 years). The mean spherical equivalent of the refractive error was −4.83±1.38 D (range=−1.50 to −7.75 D). All patients were subjected to full ophthalmic assessment. UWF scanning laser ophthalmoscopy using Optomap 200Tx (Optos) without pupillary dilatation with both standard and eye-steering imaging was done and the findings were compared to findings of the dilated fundus examination with slit-lamp biomicroscopy using a 90 D fundus lens.

Results

Variable degrees of tessellated fundus were observed in 38.3% of the cases with the mydriatic slit-lamp fundus examination with 90 D lens and in 39.5% with Optomap (Optos) imaging, with no statistically significant difference (P=0.837). Similarly, peripheral pigmentary degenerations were noted in 28.4% and in 30.2% of the cases, respectively, with no significant difference between the two methods (P=0.708). Lattice degenerations were identified in 19.8% and in 20.4% of the cases, respectively, with no significant difference (P=0.825). White without pressure lesions were present in 5.5 and 6.8% of the cases, respectively, with no significant difference (P=0.695). Additionally, atrophic holes and vitreoretinal adhesions were observed in 0.6% of the cases using both methods, indicating no significant difference (P=1.000).

Conclusion

Optomap 200Tx (Optos) UWF imaging using the eye-steering technique was a valuable method for detecting peripheral retinal lesions in myopic patients.
Legislation, Acts and Policies for Persons with Disabilities in India
Authors: Moirangthem Monica , Singh Akoijam Joy , Singh Longjam Nilachandra , Devi Khwairakpam Selina
Published: November 2024

This article examines the evolution and impact of disability laws in India, focusing on their role in protecting the rights and promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PwDs). It traces the historical development of these laws from the pre-independence era to the landmark PwDs Act of 1995. The article discusses how disability legislation addresses discrimination, mandates accessibility measures and fosters equal opportunities in education, employment and public services. While acknowledging the progress made, the study also highlights the ongoing challenges in implementing and enforcing these laws effectively. The research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of India’s disability legal framework, its historical context and current efforts to enhance the lives of PwDs through improved accessibility, education, employment opportunities and social inclusion.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Sensory Challenges in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Majumdar Ritu , Agarwal Jyoti , Bhardwaj Shikha Bhatnagar , Rani Pooja , Chauhan Sonal , Preenja Ravi Kumar
Published: November 2024

Aim and Objective:

This study aimed to find out the proportion of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) whose sensory challenges improved, remained unchanged or deteriorated during the COVID-19 pandemic and the relation between changes in sensory issues with social factors such as family’s income, structure, education and other environmental factors.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was done in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation, from February 2021 to February 2022. Mothers of 100 follow-up diagnosed cases of children with ASD in the age group of 3–10 years were provided with a 30-item parent interview questionnaire on various sensory issues faced by children.

Results:

Out of 100 children, in 23%, there was an improvement in sensory symptoms, in 48% sensory symptoms remained the same and in 29%, there was deterioration in sensory symptoms.

Conclusion:

A significant difference in sensory challenges of children in the improvement group and deterioration group was found in Kuppuswamy socioeconomic Class I and children taking some form of education before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.