bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kvantumkommunikáción alapuló műholdas megoldások
Authors: Bacsárdi László , Oláh Kitti
Published: February 2025

A kvantumfizikai elveken működő kvantumkommunikáció számos érdekesmegoldást kínál. Az Einsteint is meglepő összefonódás jelenségét felhasználva kvantuminternetettudunk létrehozni, a fotonforrások működési elvét kihasználva igazi véletlenszámokattudunk előállítani, míg a kvantumfizika törvényeire alapozva olyan kvantumos kulcscserélőberendezéseket tudunk építeni, amelyek jelentősen megnövelik a különböző titkosító rendszereinkbiztonsági szintjét. Nem meglepő, hogy 2022-ben a fizikai Nobel-díjat többek között kvantumkommunikációval foglalkozó fizikus kapta, ahogy az sem, hogy Európában 2019-ben megkezdődött egy európai szintű kvantumkommunikációs infrastruktúra kiépítése. Tanulmányunkban bemutatjuk a kvantumkommunikáció legfontosabb jellemzőit, ismertetünk néhány fontos hazai fejlesztési eredményt, és kitérünk a műholdas világ nyújtotta lehetőségekre is.
Genetic, morphometric and microhabitat data reveal that papillose feather grasses in the Eastern Alps (Stipa epilosa auct.) do not constitute a separate taxonomic entity
Authors: Nitz Elias , Carnicero Pau , Barfuss Michael H. J. , Schönswetter Peter
Published: February 2025

Feather grasses (Stipa) are among the most typical constituents of steppe vegetation. Enigmatic S. epilosa, which was suggested to occur in various parts of the Alps, differs from common S. eriocaulis in the micromorphology of the cross section of its leaves. The rib flanks of the upper leaf surface lack the dense hairs typical of S. eriocaulis; instead, they are covered by short cone-shaped papillae. Populations of Stipa in the Vinschgau Valley in South Tyrol and the upper Inn Valley and Wipptal Valley in North Tyrol were studied using morphometric analysis of leaf cross sections, AFLP fingerprinting and microhabitat analyses. The following specific questions were addressed: (i) Is S. epilosa genetically divergent from S. eriocaulis? (ii) Are micromorphological differences between S. eriocaulis and S. epilosa consistent? (iii) Are there microhabitat differences between S. eriocaulis and S. epilosa, potentially reflecting adaptation of papillose and hairy individuals to different environmental conditions? First, this study revealed no genetic difference between S. eriocaulis and S. epilosa in the Eastern Alps. Second, there is a continuum in the variation in hair lengths from typical S. epilosa to typical S. eriocaulis, which makes it difficult to differentiate between two discrete groups. Finally, no microhabitat differences were recorded between papillose and hairy individuals. From a taxonomic point of view, our integrative approach combining genetic, morphometric and microhabitat data failed to support the hypothesis that S. epilosa is an independent taxon in the area studied.
The Role of Ethical Marketing Issues in Consumer-Brand Relationships in the Context of Social Media Marketing
Authors: Sameen Tuba
Published: February 2025

Increasing competitive advantages in the marketplace is the primary goal. Developing solid relationships and brand loyalty with clients is becoming more important for firms in today’s evolving marketing setting. This study aims to assess the role of ethical marketing issues in consumer-brand relationships in the context of social media marketing. The research philosophy used is positivism in this study, followed by deductive approach, and quantitative research method. In this study, the primary research method is used, and data is collected from 232 respondents who are customers of online clothing brands. The data is analyzed through SPSS software. The results depict that social responsibility impacts customer-brand relationships, while other variables like manipulative practices, privacy, and misinformation tactics have insignificant impacts on customer-brand relationships.
Perception and Opinions of Physicians on the Safety and Tolerability of Biotherapeutics: A Survey Study
Authors: Bazhar Hasnaa , Banid Afaf , Elbarq Ilyas , Segmani Ibtihal , Ouhakki Meriem , Rahmoune Imane , Houda Filali
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Biotherapeutics represent one of the major therapeutic breakthroughs in the fight against many serious or invalidating diseases. Despite their undeniable interest, their safety profile is affected by the frequency of immuno-allergic events. The aim of our study is to describe immunological adverse events occurring with biotherapeutic, and also to gather prescribers’ perceptions of the tolerability of these products, in order to draw their attention to the need to monitor these effects and also to take the necessary actions to implement measures that minimize the risk of these events occurring.
Materials and Methods: This was a quantitative descriptive perception survey, carried out by means of a self-administered electronic questionnaire. The data was collected over a four-month period, from January 08 to April 04, 2023.
Results: We collected a total of 134 responses, of which 91.79% were prescribing biotherapeutics. In terms of therapeutic indications for biotherapeutics musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders accounted for 44.75%, followed by skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders for 28.02%. The most prescribed molecules were immunosuppressive agents (68%), followed by antineoplastic agents. The results obtained show that disorders of the immune system were the most common, in 32.79% of cases, followed by disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue in 19.67% of cases. Efficacy was judged to be good by 86.36% of prescribers, and tolerance was judged to be good in 69.93% of cases.
Conclusion: Our study highlights that the tolerability of biotherapeutic remains a significant concern for prescribers. This underscores the importance of raising awareness among healthcare professionals about the spontaneous reporting of all adverse events associated with biotherapeutic, which will contribute to establishing their tolerability profile.
Estrategias de posicionamiento en empresas de Ciudad Juárez, México
Authors: Solís Rodríguez Fany Thelma
Published: February 2025

Las estrategias de posicionamiento consisten en acciones y técnicas que las empresas utilizan con el propósito de posicionar su marca o productos en la mente de los consumidores, logrando que sean percibidos de manera diferente y relevante ante la competencia. Sin embargo, en ocasiones los propietarios de las pequeñas y medianas empresas llevan a cabo estas estrategias, es decir, las implementan desconociendo su origen y propósito, no obstante, obtienen resultados positivos aun cuando las realizan sin seguir un plan estratégico para ello. La investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar los desafíos y las estrategias de posicionamiento que los propietarios de las pequeñas y medianas empresas implementan en el mercado de ciudad Juárez, México. La investigación fue exploratoria y descriptiva, transversal basada en el paradigma interpretativo mediante el enfoque cualitativo a través del método de teoría fundamentada con técnica de entrevista. Entre los desafíos que los propietarios de pequeñas y medianas empresas enfrentan para posicionarse son la falta de credibilidad, la aceptación del mercado, la alta competencia, entre otros. En tanto, las estrategias de posicionamiento que implementan son la recomendación de boca en boca, la comparación precio calidad, la personalización de productos, interacción con los consumidores, las redes sociales, promociones, entre otras.
Eco-Friendly Packaging: Impact on Consumer Purchase Intentions at McDonald's Semarang through Satisfaction and Brand Trust
Authors: Handoko Devina Nathania , Yustini W Retno , Atanasius Sentot Suciarto
Published: February 2025

Food entrepreneurs currently still use plastic bags as their packaging, where 65.5% of food and beverage entrepreneurs use plastic bags. McDonald's as one of the food entrepreneurs in Indonesia currently adopts the use of paper as its food packaging. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of green packaging on the purchase intention of McDonald's consumers in Semarang and product satisfaction and brand trust as mediators of the influence of green packaging on the purchase intention of McDonald's consumers in Semarang. The population in this study were McDonald's Semarang consumers on Jalan Pandanaran Semarang. The number of samples in this study was 100 respondents of McDonald's consumers on Jalan Pandanaran Semarang. The data collection technique used in this study was using a questionnaire. The data analysis method was the Structural Equation Model (SEM). The results showed that green packaging did not have a significant effect on the purchase intention of McDonald's consumers in Semarang. Product satisfaction and brand trust became mediators of the influence of green packaging on the purchase intention of McDonald's consumers in Semarang. The operational contribution of the results of this study is that these results can be a consideration for McDonald's to improve its packaging to be more eco-friendly so that it can increase purchasing interest. The novelty of this research is the use of green packaging as an independent variable to determine purchasing interest
New data on pionid water mites from Australia, with the description of two new species (Acari: Hydrachnidia: Pionidae)
Authors: Smit Harry , Pešić Vladimir
Published: February 2025

New records are given of Australian pionids, and two species are described new for science, i.e. Piona harveyi n. sp. and P. mutawintji n. sp.
Resilient Communication Based on Game Theory and Decentralized Blockchain Technology for Manets
Authors: Baumgartner Maroš , Papaj Ján
Published: February 2025

Resilient data transmission in mobile networks is one of the biggest challenges that researchers and research groups are addressing. In mobile multi-hop network environments, different types of routing protocols are used for data transmission and routing, however, in Fifth-generation (5G) network environments, it is necessary to route and transmit data using protocols and methods that can respond to the specific characteristics and requirements of a given type of network. To this end, we propose a resilient data transmission method based on game theory and decentralized blockchain technology. The proposed method provides routing in the network using communities of nodes that are formed based on previous experience and Quality of Service (QoS) parameters. From the experimental simulations and the achieved QoS parameters, it can be analyzed that the proposed model can be an alternative method for routing and communication in networks without infrastructure, especially in situations when the network is attacked by different types of attacks and the impact of inappropriate mobile nodes on routing and communication, respectively.
Evaluation of Quality of Slovak Language Use in LLMS
Authors: Dobeš Marek
Published: February 2025

This study explores the rapid advancement of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their growing support for languages beyond English. Despite this progress, the LLM ecosystem remains predominantly focused on English, particularly in key areas such as tokenizers and evaluation metrics. Traditional metrics like BLEU and ROUGE, designed for English, are less effective for languages with different linguistic structures, such as Slovak. This paper highlights the limitations of current metrics and the need for language-specific evaluation methods. The performance of three LLMs—Mistral 7B, Mistral 7B fine-tuned on Slovak, and Gemma 7B—was assessed using both human evaluators and automated evaluations by ChatGPT-4. Results show that fine-tuning on Slovak improves model performance, though errors in grammar and syntax persist. The study underscores the need for multilingual optimization and more inclusive AI evaluation tools to ensure effective language model performance across diverse linguistic contexts.
New horizons in dentistry and orthodontics with 4D printing technologies 4D printing and orthodontics
Authors: Bakkal Burcu , Topsakal Kübra Gülnur , Duran Gökhan Serhat
Published: February 2025

Objective

This study aims to explain the mechanisms of the four-dimensional (4D) printing technique and its potential applications in dental and orthodontic practice.

General Information

Rapid advances in science and technology have led to significant developments in production systems. Described as additive manufacturing or rapid prototyping, a positive innovation has been the introduction of three-dimensional (3D) printers in the 1980s. The technology quickly became popular because it allowed complex structures to be produced using less material compared to traditional manufacturing methods. Objects are designed in three dimensions using dedicated computer programs and 3D printed using materials such as composites, resins, metals, and polymers. Orthodontics has also benefitted from 3D printing in the fields of clear aligner treatment, indirect bonding using bracket transfer trays, dental modelling, and the production of guides for mini-screw and implant placement, as well as the manufacture of removable appliances. As 3D printers continued to evolve and new ‘smart’ materials were specifically developed, 4D printing techniques emerged. 4D printing allows objects, produced by 3D printers to change shape in response to stimuli, usually in the form of heat and light, thereby enabling the performance of specific functions. The objects can also self-assemble into larger structures without external intervention. The applications of 4D printing are expanding across a wide range of clinical fields.

Conclusion

4D printing is an evolving technology that requires further research. However, if integrated into dentistry, it holds great potential as an efficient printing method, similar to its applications in other fields.
The design of hybrid work for improved employee engagement and well-being: perspectives for HRD practice
Authors: Nagori Roopa , Lawton Natalia Rocha
Published: February 2025

Although hybrid work has increased and is here to stay, organizations are still experimenting with the design and the appropriate interventions required. Evidence is emerging that the well-being and employee engagement of staff has declined in hybrid work and it is necessary to understand this as a critical priority for HRD professionals. This study explores the key factors influencing the design of hybrid work for improved well-being and staff engagement through a systematic synthesis of the literature involving 78 empirical, conceptual or theoretical studies. The study identifies five distinct factors followed by key propositions for practice that offer recommendations around the following areas: A well-equipped space with appropriate workplace and time flexibility, culture and leadership development through communication and collaboration mechanisms, allocation of jobs, and tasks to prevent stress and the networks and tools to promote staff collaboration. Adequate training and interventions to avoid technostress and burnout due to digital workloads are essential for improved well-being. The article draws on international evidence to propose guidelines for designing hybrid work models. However, most evidence comes from the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. In the future, exploring other contexts and offering a more universal framework for hybrid work would be beneficial.
Northern German hotel employees’ expectations of employer inducements: Development of a context-specific Q-set
Authors: Rebehn Christian , Nichol Lynn , Bell Robin
Published: February 2025

The German hotel industry struggles with employee retention due to stressful working conditions and poor management. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the economic impact of a severe skilled labour shortage, making staff retention a top priority. This research explores the psychological contract of German hotel employees by exploring key aspects of the psychological contract; promises and expectations. It analysed job advertisements to uncover explicit and implicit promises perceived by employees, discussed with experienced hospitality professionals, and generated a list of 41 key expectations. The study reveals that employees prioritize the ability to plan their time and organize their personal lives over benefits like gym memberships and travel discounts. Four main themes emerged: reconciling work and personal life, professionalism, trust, and an engaging environment. Reliable scheduling and accommodating personal plans were the most important expectations. By incorporating these findings into managerial and HRD practices, such as appraisal interviews and onboarding as well as managerial training, hotels can better meet employee expectations, leading to more satisfied and productive staff. The findings indicate that HRM/D practitioners in the industry should engage in long-term career planning with their employees. This paper furthermore contributes to methodological literature on online focus groups and creation of Q Sets.
Detection of Influential nodes using Hybrid Deep learning methods in IIOT environment
Authors: Patil Lakshmi , Elngar Ahmed A.
Published: February 2025

Influential nodes in an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) environment using Beluga Whale Optimization Algorithm (BWO) integrated with Residual Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks. In IIoT networks, identifying influential nodes is crucial for optimizing data transformation, minimizing latency, and improving overall network effectiveness. The proposed method leverages the exploration and exploitation capabilities of the Beluga Whale Optimization (BWO) Algorithm to optimize the parameters of an Recurrent Long Short-Term Memory (RLSTM) model, which is used to predict the behavior of nodes and identify key influencers within the network. The integration of BWO with RLSTM helps improve the accuracy of node predictions by dynamically adjusting the RLSTM’s hyperparameters based on the network’s evolving data. Extensive experiments conducted in a simulated IIoT environment highlight the performance of the proposed model in enhancing prediction accuracy, reducing computational overhead, and improving network efficiency compared to traditional methods. The results highlight the potential of this hybrid optimization technique for real-time applications in smart manufacturing, predictive maintenance, and other IIoT-driven sectors.
Enhancing Blockchain Framework Using Web3.0 for IoT Based Plant Disease Detection System
Authors: B k Jyoti , Nirmala R. , Gurumita G.
Published: February 2025

Plant diseases are considered as the major bottleneck for the farmers to monitor and diagnosis with the super intelligent methods. With the onset of Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things(IoT), predicting the plant diseases in early stages has given the bright light of hope to farmers for boosting the productivity of agriculture in which increases the country’s economy. But the current advances in the IoT-AI-driven data gathers data from the agricultural fields and integrates the strong communication system for the early prediction and diagnosis process. Though these intelligent drive systems have several advantages, these procedure have been suffering from the varied security challenges which accelerates an outcry for a cognitive systems in the form of data breaches and privacy problems. The protection of patient data remains a significant concern due to the sensitivity and value of healthcare information, especially when transmitted over the Internet. This has heightened the demand for secure systems to safeguard against data breaches and privacy issues. Similarly, in agriculture, security challenges have been addressed using Web 3.0 and Blockchain technologies, which are favored for their immutable and decentralized features. This research proposes an advanced Web 3.0 Ensemble hybrid blockchain framework to enhance authentication security within the agricultural sector. To improve the authentication process further, chaotic maps are used to generate highly dynamic hashes during the creation of genesis blocks, ensuring that all data is securely stored in the recommended approach. The framework was tested on the Ethereum blockchain using Web 3.0, with Python 3.19 as the primary programming language for developing various interfaces. The security strength of the framework was thoroughly assessed using NIST standard tests, and its robustness was compared with other blockchain models. The results demonstrate that the proposed framework provides stronger defenses against various attacks and surpasses varied approaches in terms of complexity and robustness.
Knowledge Management Factors as Building Blocks of Quality of Care in Healthcare Systems
Authors: Krišelj Tadeja , Markič Mirko , Zoran Annmarie Gorenc , Kolnik Tamara Štemberger
Published: February 2025

Purpose

The aim of the study was to review national and international professional literature on the impact of knowledge management factors on the quality of care in healthcare systems.

Methodology

A review of national and international professional literature was conducted using Scopus, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, and ProQuest databases to search for freely accessible scientific articles and doctoral dissertations. We searched for doctoral dissertations in the Slovenian language of the University of Primorska, the University of Ljubljana, the University of Maribor, and the electronic library of the Faculty of Organizational Studies in Novo Mesto. We further searched for doctoral dissertations in English in the PQDT Open database. We identified 201 articles and 9 doctoral dissertations. After the screening phase, we included 19 full-text articles in the study.

Results

We identified the following key knowledge management factors that impact the quality of patient care in the healthcare system: knowledge acquisition, knowledge sharing, knowledge application, knowledge storage, and leadership.

Conclusion

The literature review showed that the application of knowledge management factors contributes to more productive and efficient work within the healthcare system. Additionally, these knowledge management factors have a positive impact on the implementation of improvements, job performance, job satisfaction, and the quality of healthcare services.
Estimating the Determinants of Bank Profitability: Comparative Study for EU and US Banks
Authors: Mijoč Ivo , Kuzmić Matija , Vujanić Matej
Published: February 2025

Background/Purpose

This paper examines the significant differences in market returns between the US and EU banking sectors following the 2008 financial crisis. The analysis reveals that the profitability of US banks, measured by return on equity, is higher than that of European banks, partially explaining the observed differences in returns.

Methodology

The study employs two unbalanced panels of data for EU and US banks covering the period 2008-2022. Static and dynamic estimators were used to identify significant determinants of bank profitability that include the impact of the profitability trend in the observed period on future profitability.

Results

Based on a sample of 250 banks, operational efficiency, diversification, and risk were found to influence the profitability of banks in both regions. For European banks, past profitability, the share of deposits and loans in assets, and inflation were also found to exert influence. On the other hand, American banks exhibit a higher predictive power for these variables, confirming the differences in determinants between the two markets. Although risk partially explains the higher profitability of American banks, other results did not confirm the original hypothesis.

Conclusion

The main contribution of the paper is a direct comparison of the determinants of profitability for EU and US banks using static and dynamic models in the post-2008 financial crisis period. In addition, the existing methodology of static models with dynamic estimators has been extended by WLS models and robust estimators, and it was shown that there are certain determinants influencing their profitability that should be extended and subsequently examined.
On the Expected ℒ2-Discrepancy of Stratified Samples from Parallel Lines
Authors: Pausinger Florian
Published: February 2025

We study the expected ℒ2-discrepancy of stratified samples generated from special equi-volume partitions of the unit square. The partitions are defined via parallel lines that are all orthogonal to the diagonal of the square. It is shown that the expected discrepancy of stratified samples derived from these partitions is a factor 2 smaller than the expected discrepancy of the same number of i.i.d uniformly distributed random points in the unit square. We conjecture that this is best possible among all partitions generated from parallel lines.
Lower Bounds on the Largest Inhomogeneous Approximation Constant
Authors: Paudel Bishnu , Pinner Chris
Published: February 2025

For a given irrational number α and a real number γ in (0, 1) one defines the two-sided inhomogeneous approximation constant

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Raising Voices in the Face of Challenges: Self-Advocacy Among School-Age Ukrainian Young Migrants in Poznań
Authors: Sugay Larysa
Published: February 2025

Based on preliminary results from ethnographic interviews, group discussions and participant observation, this article aims to examine how Ukrainian children and adolescents attending schools in Poznań develop their self-advocacy skills through linguistic practices, including storytelling and creative social media projects. Rooted in children’s rights, self-advocacy is defined as the ability to actively express one’s needs, opinions and rights. This concept frames children as active agents in social processes, vital for their development and for counteracting peer-violence, including hate speech and bullying. Key research questions include: How do children with migration background construct their identity and present themselves in a new social context? How does this process affect the dynamics of relationships between children and adults in schools? Data from the ethnographic research are analysed within the framework of social identity. The study findings provide key insights into the challenges faced by migrant children in their efforts to integrate into the school community and provide information on educational strategies to support an inclusive environment in educational settings. Enhancing self-advocacy skills among children, especially those with a migration background, boosts their self-esteem, promotes conflict resolution and serves as a tool to mitigate aggression in schools.
Gra symulacyjna „Participatory Chinatown” jako innowacyjna metoda konsultacji społecznych dla młodzieży
Authors: Murawska Agnieszka
Published: February 2025

Dużym wyzwaniem organizatorów spotkań konsultacyjnych jest zainteresowanie udziałem w nich młodych ludzi. Pomóc w tym mają innowacyjne metody przeprowadzania partycypacji. W opracowaniu przeprowadzono analizę przypadku zastosowania innowacyjnego narzędzia wspomagania partycypacji społecznej: interwencję bazującą na grze symulacyjnej. Participatory Chinatown to gra, której celem miało być nie tylko zaangażowanie młodych do udziału w konsultacjach dotyczących zagospodarowania przestrzennego okolicy, ale przede wszystkim zwiększenie zaangażowania społecznego jej uczestników na każdym etapie jej realizacji. W artykule przedstawiono walidację tego narzędzia na podstawie zogniskowanych wywiadów grupowych wśród 50 studentów socjologii.
Plany maturzystów z Polski Południowo-Wschodniej dotyczące przyszłego miejsca zamieszkania
Authors: Stańczyk Katarzyna
Published: February 2025

W niniejszym artykule przeprowadzono analizę planów dotyczących przyszłego miejsca zamieszkania młodzieży z południowo-wschodniej Polski, kończącej szkołę średnią w 2024 roku. W sondażu odpowiedzi na pytania udzielili uczniowie 87 szkół średnich z 44 miejscowości, znajdujących się w 8 województwach, a do analizy zakwalifikowano 3819 ankiet. W zbieraniu danych zastosowano metodę, polegającą na połączeniu ankiety audytoryjnej z sondażem w formule online. Artykuł ma na celu przedstawienie planów młodzieży, które tyczą się wyboru przyszłego miejsca zamieszkania oraz zaprezentowanie i analizę zmiennych, takich jak: płeć, typ szkoły, region pochodzenia, status, poziom obciążenia psychicznego czy środowisko zamieszkania, oddziałowujących na te decyzje. Przeprowadzone badania ujawniają zróżnicowane preferencje młodzieży z południowo-wschodniej Polski. Większość badanych aspiruje do życia w dużych miastach lub za granicą, podczas gdy małe miejscowości i wsie są wybierane rzadziej. Kobiety, licealiści, mieszkańcy małych miast oraz regionu wschodniego wykazują najwyższą skłonność do migracji do metropolii. Emigrację preferują osoby charakteryzujące się wysokim poziomem stresu, i pochodzące z rodzin o wysokim statusie ekonomicznym.
Occupational Licensing Reform: A Step-by-Step Approach for Pharmacy Licensing Boards
Authors: Adams Alex
Published: February 2025

Occupational licensing reform is essential but challenging for state agencies. This paper presents a step-by-step framework for pharmacy licensing boards, inspired by the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy’s (BOP) efforts, which achieved a 51.2% reduction in regulatory word count and a 75% cut in page count. By establishing baselines, prioritizing reform areas, and setting clear reduction goals, the BOP streamlined licensing, modernized professional practice standards, and adopted technology-agnostic facility regulations. The transition to enforcement-centric accountability ensured public safety while fostering innovation and economic growth. Early results include increased pharmacy services, improved access, and significant industry investments. This framework offers a replicable approach for other licensing boards to reduce red tape, support economic growth, and enhance regulatory efficiency without compromising health and safety.
The Patient Assistance Program Committee at the Jackson Free Clinic: Discussing the Need, Design, and Implementation
Authors: Vance Gregory , Yang Johnny , Rugnath Nickhil , Conley Leonna , Green Victoria , Sanjanwala Harshin , Yen Chin , Pham Amanda , Salvemini John , Pitcock James
Published: February 2025

Many populations face the barriers of high medication costs due to limited resources, especially those served by student-run free clinics (SRFCs). As part of the solution, patient assistance programs (PAP) managed through pharmaceutical companies provide free medications to patients who are unable to afford them. Various PAP-related interventions have proven to improve efficiency and patient care in SRFCs. The Jackson Free Clinic (JFC) serves some of the most vulnerable populations in Mississippi, which as a state has performed poorly nationally in a variety of healthcare metrics. Proximity to such a population and access to service from training health professionals provides a unique opportunity to create change by implementation of student-driven PAP services.
The newly established PAP committee undertakes the tasks necessary to enroll, track, and dispense individual patients’ medications received through enrollment in a specific assistance program. The use of the PAP committee reduces the responsibility of medical and pharmacy teams, increases enrollment likelihood, improves medication adherence, decreases patient wait time, and improves patient care.  
The development of the PAP committee has shown the value of implementing an organized PAP formulary, a consistent organizational structure, and an all-inclusive written hand-guide, which has created an improved training environment. Other results reported by regional SFRCs suggest the clinical and cost benefits of implementing PAP, particularly a committee. However, the novel method employed at JFC requires additional research and development toward the larger effort of improving patient care, which we plan to investigate with future endeavors.
Potencial criminogénico de las alteraciones neurobiológicas de la agresión
Authors: Ríos Maya Nancy Patricia , Colorado Hernández José Luis , Guzmán Barrera Ismael , Jiménez Baltazar Carlos Alberto , Melo Santiesteban Guadalupe
Published: February 2025

La neurobiología de la agresión es un campo es de estudio complejo que pretenden incluir el análisis de todos los procesos neurobiológicos y circuitos neuronales que participan en la generación de la conducta agresiva, especialmente en seres humanos. Una de las áreas de mayor estudio es la amígdala y el hipotálamo, que son zonas cerebrales involucradas con la respuesta emocional y la regulación del comportamiento; por otro lado, existen neurotransmisores, como la serotonina, la dopamina y la adrenalina, las cuales tienen una importante implicación en la neurobiología de la agresión humana. Relacionado con lo anterior, existen hormonas que pueden asociarse con la agresión, como por ejemplo la testosterona y el cortisol; de ellas, la testosterona puede involucrarse con el surgimiento de comportamientos competitivos y agresivos en ciertos contextos sociales. Es cada vez mayor la evidencia que señala que la agresión y la agresividad pudieran ser considerados como condicionantes directos de una potencial conducta delictiva. Por consiguiente, el estudio de los mecanismos neurobiológicos de la agresión puede ser un punto de referencia para entender la manera en que el cerebro pudiera participar en el surgimiento de una conducta criminogénica.
Energy-aware and Carbon Footprint Optimization Model for Virtual Machine Placement in Data Centres –A Systematic Literature Review
Authors:   Information Technology, Durban University of Technology, South Africa, Alex Maraga , Ojo Sunday ,   Information Technology, Durban University of Technology, South Africa, Awuor Fredrick ,   Department of Computing Sciences, Kisii University, Kenya
Published: February 2025

Purpose—The rapid adoption of cloud resources and their applications has increased energy consumption and carbon footprint emissions in data centres, raising significant environmental concerns. One key strategy to address this challenge is optimizing the allocation of resources and applications, such as virtual machines (VMs), within data centre architectures. Virtual Machine Placement (VMP), which involves selecting the best physical machine (PM) to host user-requested VMs, is critical in reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Method–This study undertakes a systematic analysis of the requirements for energy-aware and carbon footprint (CFP) optimization in VMP within cloud data centres. A comparative approach is employed to evaluate the salient features of various VMP methods, examining their ability to meet energy efficiency and sustainability goals. VMP is identified as a complex combinatorial optimization problem that is NP-Hard, necessitating innovative strategies to achieve optimal solutions.

Conclusion–Despite advancements in energy-efficient and CFP-optimized VMP methods, unresolved challenges remain, such as balancing energy savings with service quality and scalability. These challenges highlight the need for continued exploration of innovative techniques to address the complex nature of VMP problems.

Recommendations–Future research should focus on hybrid optimization techniques, leveraging metaheuristic approaches to improve energy efficiency and sustainability. Moreover, developing real-world prototypes and frameworks to validate theoretical models can bridge the gap between research and practical implementation, paving the way for sustainable cloud computing solutions.

Practical Implications–This review highlights effective energy-aware and CFPstrategies for VMPin CDC. Categorizing and analyzing recent developments provides practical insights for cloud service providers and data centre operators to implement efficient VMP methods. These findings enable better resource allocation, reduced operational costs, and minimized environmental impact, aligning with sustainability goals and improving the overall performance of cloud infrastructure systems.

Keywords––carbon footprint, virtual machine placement,cloud data centre
Data-Driven Barangay Services Recommendation System using a Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) Algorithm
Authors:   AMA University, Philippines, Huerte Felix
Published: February 2025

Purpose-This research focuses on the development of a Data-Driven Barangay Services Recommendation System using Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of BarangayLocal Government Units (BLGUs).

Method–The research employs the Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) Algorithm in a data-driven recommendation system. Research and Development (R&D) and Descriptive Research methods will both be used in the proposed study. Survey data will be gathered using the descriptive research method, which attempts to give a thorough and accurate picture of the topic being studied.

Conclusion-The data-driven barangay services recommendation system has a function tocreate a reliable platform that meets the specific needs of Barangay Local Government Units, providing them with enhanced data security, accuracy, and efficiency in managing documents and records. BLGU can streamline its administrative processes, reducing paperwork, minimizing errors, and optimizing resource utilization.

Recommendation–The study recommends the implementation of the Data-Driven Barangay Services Recommendation System to enhance document management, streamline administrative processes, and ensure data security and authenticity, ultimately creating a more efficient and technologically advanced local government unit.

PracticalImplication–The implementation of the RNN algorithm Data-Driven Barangay Services Recommendation System may serve as advancement and innovation in terms of improving the process.

Keywords–RNNalgorithm, recommendation system, data-driven
Rebuilding Smiles and Renewing Lives: Regenerative Innovations in OMFS
Authors: Periyasamy Indra Kumar , Priyadharshini G
Published: February 2025

Wounds, such as abrasions and lacerations, involve disruptions in soft tissue that trigger the body’s healing process, including inflammation, tissue regeneration, and remodeling. Abrasions affect the skin’s surface and heal quickly with minimal scarring. while lacerations are deeper, requiring more extensive tissue repair. Human amniotic membrane (HAM) has emerged as an effective biological dressing for both wound types, promoting faster healing through growth factors, anti-inflammatory properties, and a supportive extracellular matrix. HAM’s antimicrobial effects further enhance its role in wound management by reducing infection risks. Compared to Type I fish collagen membrane, HAM offers faster tissue regeneration, better pain relief, and fewer complications, making it a superior option for managing soft tissue wounds, especially in maxillofacial cases.
Comparative study of platelet-rich plasma and hyaluronic acid in osteoarthritis of knee: A clinical study
Authors: Ansari Afzaal Rafeeq , Agarwal Divyam , Ghirepunje Sachin
Published: February 2025

Objectives

The objective of this clinical study was to compare the effectiveness of intra-articular (IA) injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with that of hyaluronic acid (HA) in people with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA) over each follow-up interval.

Material and Methods

A randomised controlled trial included 60 patients. The National Health and Medical Research Council Clinical Trial Centre permuted a computer-generated random number sequence. After telephone, radiographic, and laboratory screening, administered three weekly IA knee injections. Blood was drawn to prevent blindness. Each weekly visit produced fresh PRP samples.

Results

PRP was compared to a HA in a study examining the treatment of knee OA, and the results are displayed. The two groups reported comparable levels of knee discomfort at baseline but after two months. Patients receiving PRP were likelier to report overall improvement at 12 months.

Conclusion

This study reveals that PRP is more effective than HA in treating patients with moderate to mild radiographic PRP-alone therapy in pain relief and function improvement for patients with Knee OA who are experiencing symptoms.
Highly Effective Technology of the Vegetative Raw Material Complex Processing and the Manufacturing of Preparations for Agricultur
Authors: Khurshkaynen T.V. , Skripova N.N. , Kuchin A.V.
Published: February 2025

An emulsion method of extraction of biologically active substances from vegetative raw material is developed. On its basis the new biopreparation «Verva» is created. This preparation is a regulator of plants growth with fungicide action.
УСТАНОВЛЕНИЕ ОТВЕТСТВЕННОСТИ ЗА ПРЕСТУПЛЕНИЯ, СВЯЗАННЫЕ С НАРКОТИЧЕСКИМИ ВЕЩЕСТВАМИ В УГОЛОВНОМ ЗАКОНОДАТЕЛЬСТВЕ КЫРГЫЗСТАНА
Authors: Нуркулова Н.М.
Published: February 2025

В статье анализируется становление, развитие и со­вре­мен­ное правовое утверждение уголовной ответствен­ности, свя­занной с наркотиками, в национальных правовых актах. В оте­чественной науке проведен ряд фундаментальных иссле­до­ва­ний взаимосвязей, связанных с наркотиками. При этом ис­сле­­дованию особенностей его формирования и юридического оформ­ления уделялось меньше внимания. Автор уделяет вни­ма­ние особенно работам К.Ш. Курманова. Цель статьи опре­де­лить эволюцию, общие черты и особенности регулирования уго­ловных правоотношений, связанных с наркотиками, в на­цио­нальных правовых актах. В результате статьи определены этапы становления уголовных правоотно­шений, связанных с наркотическими веществами, а также отме­чены общие чер­ты и особенности их правового оформ­ления. Анализируются тен­денции уголовно-правового регули­рования в действующих правовых актах независимого Кыргызстана.

Макалада улуттук мыйзам актыларында наркоти­ка­лык заттар менен байланышкан кылмыш укуктук жоопкер­чилик­тин калыптануу, өнүгүү жана азыркы учурдагы мыйзамдык бе­килүүсү талдоого алынган. Ата мекендик илимде наркоти­ка­­лык заттар менен байланышкан мамилелер боюнча бир ка­тар фун­даменталдуу изилдөөлөр алып барылган. Ошону менен бир­дик­те анын калыптануу өзгөчөлүктөрү, мыйзамдык беки­лүү­сү боюнча изилдөөлөргө азыраак көңүл бөлүнгөн. Автор ай­рык­ча К.Ш. Курмановдун эмгектерине басым жасал­ган. Мака­ла­нын максаты улуттук мыйзам актыларында наркотикалык зат­тар менен байланышка кылмыш укуктук мамилелерди жөн­­гө са­луунун эволюциясын, жалпылыктарын жана өзгөчө­лүк­­төрүн аныктоо саналат. Макаланын жы­йын­тыгында нар­ко­тика­лык заттар менен байланышкан кылмыш укуктук ма­ми­лелердин ка­лыптануу этаптары аныкталып, мыйзамдык бе­ки­лүүсүнүн жал­пылыктары жана өзгөчөлүк­төрү белгиленген. Эгемендүү Кыр­гызстандын учурдагы мый­зам актыларында кылмыш укук­­тук жөнгө салуунун тенден­циялары талданган.

The article analyzes the establishment, development and mo­dern legal establishment of criminal liability related to drugs in na­tio­nal legal acts. A number of fundamental studies of drug in­ter­ac­tions have been conducted in domestic science. At the same time, less attention was paid to the study of the peculiarities of ego for­ma­tion and legal registration. The author pays special attention to the work of K.Sh. Kurmanov. The purpose of the article is to deter­mine the evolution, general features and peculiarities of the regu­la­tion of criminal legal relations related to drugs in national legal acts. As a result of the article, the stage of formation of criminal le­gal relations related to narcotic substances was determined, as well as the general features and features of their legal form were noted. The trends of criminal law regulation in the current legal acts of independent Kyrgyzstan are analyzed.
МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫЙ ОПЫТ РАЗВИТИЯ ПЕРВИЧНОЙ МЕДИКО-САНИТАРНОЙ ПОМОЩИ
Authors: Найзабекова С.Д. , Алиева Д.У.
Published: February 2025

Алма-Атинская конференция оказала существенное влия­ние на развитие всего мирового здравоохранения. Измене­ния в состоянии здоровья населения в различных регионах мира в период после этого важного форума свидетельст­ву­ют о том, что реформы в области здравоохранения, сфоку­си­рованные на ПМСП, привели к лучшим результатам и это яви­лось основанием для включения многими странами прин­ци­пов Алма-Атинской конференции в свои конституции, а так­же повысило статус проблем, связанных с охраной здоровья населения при принятии различных политических решений. Мероприятия, предпринятые в ряде стран в том числе и в Кыргызстане развития ПМСП, из-за различных политических и экономических причин были реализованы без учета рекомен­да­ций, которые содержались в декларации. Вместо программ фундаментальной реорганизации медико-санитарной помощи по типу общей врачебной практики использовались выбороч­ные подходы и внедрялись ограничен­ные меры по охране здо­ровья.

Алма-Атадагы конференция дүйнөлүк саламаттыкты сактоонун өнүгүшүнө олуттуу таасирин тийгизди. Бул маа­ни­л­үү форумдан кийин дүйнөнүн ар кайсы региондорунда калктын ден соолугунун абалынын өзгөрүшү баштапкы меди­ци­налык-санитардык жардамга багытталган саламаттык­ты сактоо реформалары жакшы натыйжаларга алып кел­ген­­дигин жана бул көптөгөн өлкөлөр үчүн Алма-Ата конфе­рен­циясынын принциптерин киргизүүгө негиз болгонун көрсө­түп турат. алардын конституцияларында, ошондой эле ар кандай саясий чечимдерде коомдук саламаттыкты сактоо ма­селелерин көтөргөн. Бир катар өлкөлөрдө, анын ичинде Кыр­гызстанда да ар кандай саясий жана экономикалык се­беп­­­терден улам баштапкы медициналык-санитардык жар­дам­ды өнүктүрүү боюнча көрүлгөн чаралар декларацияда кам­тылган сунуштарды эске албастан ишке ашырылган. Жалпы практиканын линиясы боюнча саламаттыкты сак­тоо­ну туп-тамырынан бери кайра уюштуруу боюнча про­грам­­малардын ордуна тандап алуу жолдору колдонулуп, са­ла­мат­тыкты сактоонун чектелген чаралары киргизилди.

The Alma-Ata Conference had a significant impact on the developmentof the entire global healthcaresystem. Changes inthe health status of the population in various regions of the world since this important forum indicate that health reforms focused on PHC have led to better results and this wasthe basis for many countries to include the principlesof the Alma-Ata Conference in their constitutions, as wellas raised the status of health-related problemsthe population in making various political decisions.The measures taken ina number of countries, including Kyrgyzstan, to develop PHC, due to various political and economic reasons, were implemented without taking into account the recommendations contained in the declaration. Instead of programs of fundamental reorganization of health care according to the type of general medical practice, selective approaches were used and limited health protection measures were introduced. Key words: public health, health care reform, family doctor, health insurance, primary care, health policy.