bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Location-scale Meta-analysis and Meta-regression as a Tool to Capture Large-scale Changes in Biological and Methodological Heterogeneity: a Spotlight on Heteroscedasticity
Authors: Nakagawa Shinichi , Mizuno Ayumi , Morrison Kyle , Ricolfi Lorenzo , Williams Coralie , Drobniak Szymon , Lagisz Malgorzata , Yang Yefeng
Published: February 2025

Heterogeneity is a defining feature of ecological and evolutionary meta-analyses. While conventional metal-analysis and meta-regression methods acknowledge heterogeneity in effect sizes, they typically as-sume this heterogeneity is constant across studies and levels of moderators (i.e., homoscedasticity). This assumption could mask potentially informative patterns in the data. Here, we introduce and develop a location-scale meta-analysis and meta-regression framework that models both the mean (location) and variance (scale) of effect sizes. Such a framework explicitly accommodates heteroscedasticity (differences in variance), thereby revealing when and why heterogeneity itself changes. This capability, we argue, is crucial for understanding responses to global environmental change, where complex, context-dependent processes may shape both the average magnitude and the variability of biological responses. For example, differences in study design, measurement protocols, environmental factors, or even evolutionary history can lead to systematic shifts in variance. By incorporating hierarchical (multilevel) structures and phylogenetic relationships, location-scale models can disentangle the contributions from different levels to both location and scale parts. We further attempt to extend the concepts of relative heterogeneity and publication bias into the scale part of meta-regression. With these methodological advances, we can identify patterns and processes that remain obscured under the constant variance assumption, thereby enhancing the biological interpretability and practical relevance of meta-analytic results. Notably, al- most all published ecological and evolutionary meta-analytic data can be re-analysed using our proposed analytic framework to gain new insights. Altogether, location-scale meta-analysis and meta-regression provide a rich and holistic lens through which to view and interpret the intricate tapestry woven with ecological and evolutionary data. The proposed approach, thus, ultimately leads to more informed and context-specific conclusions about environmental changes and their impacts.
Egymásrautaltság : Gondolatokaz alárendeltségről és a kiszolgáltatottságról
Authors: Jakab Nóra
Published: February 2025

A munkaerőpiacon a más részére történő önálló vagy önállótlan munkavégzés során az egymásrautaltság értelemszerűen benne foglaltatik a  jogviszonyban. A pacta sunt servanda, a jog és felelősség vállalása mindkét szerződő felet a szerződés betartására készteti. Ugyanakkor, amikor eltűnik a partnerség az egymásrautaltság állapotából, szükség van átláthatóságra, kiszámíthatóságra, biztonságra: védelemre. Az utóbbi években eltűnt a stabil foglalkoztatás, a munkavállaló helyett munkavégzőről beszélünk, és a függő viszonyok egyenlőtlenségét elemezzük. Mi történt valójában? Ebben a tanulmányban ezekre a változásokra mutatok rá, gondolkodom a szerződési elvről és az egymásrautaltság árnyalatiról.
IoT-Based Smart Lockers: A Validation for the Saudi Arabian Market
Authors: Khan Waseem Ullah
Published: February 2025

The adoption of IoT technology has revolutionized logistics and e-commerce worldwide.  IoT smart lockers enable efficient last-mile delivery through secure, automated storing and retrieval.  In this article, the viability of smart lockers in Saudi Arabia, in terms of Vision 2030 aspirations, is examined through a qualitative case study, with lessons drawn from international implementations such as Amazon Hub, Hive Box, and InPost Lockers.  Economic savings, efficiency in logistics, and ease of use for consumers rank high, but face-to-face preference and compliance with laws and legislation hinder them.  There is a critical necessity for localized adaptations for driving adoption, and collaboration with logistics providers and governments is paramount.  Integration with Saudi smart city development is a critical opportunity for rollout.  Consumer willingness and pilot studies in key urban locations must be considered in future studies.  Actionable information for stakeholders for the rollout of IoT-powered smart lockers in Saudi Arabia’s modernization of its logistics infrastructure is presented through this paper.
Licencias Comerciales para el Desarrollo Rural con Enfoque Ecoturístico del Estado de Guerrero México
Authors: Ascencio López Noemí , Carpio Clemente Frida , De León Vargas Georgina
Published: February 2025

La importancia del desarrollo rural con enfoque ecoturístico proviene de la necesidad de impulsar y apoyar la economía local de estas zonas. Para las familias de zonas rurales, el ecoturismo representa una oportunidad para aumentar los ingresos económicos y mejorar los servicios públicos del lugar. Se plantearon los siguientes objetivos, describir la situación actual del municipio de la localidad de Xocomalatlán, municipio de Chilpancingo de los Bravo, Guerrero, para identificar las carencias y puntos de mejora que tiene hoy en día dentro de la industria del ecoturismo; así como, identificar la forma en que las autoridades de los tres niveles de gobierno pueden contribuir para mejorar esta localidad y los servicios que ofrecen. La presente investigación se desarrolla con una metodología cualitativa, y utiliza el método de observación no participativa, además de la aplicación de entrevistas semiestructuradas. Como principales resultados Es necesario que las autoridades de los diferentes niveles de gobierno pongan especial énfasis en la planificación y debido desarrollo comercial de las zonas rurales, esto para prevenir riesgos y ofrecer a los visitantes una experiencia segura y ordenada; además, se deben diseñar políticas públicas que permitan realizar lo anterior, así como facilitar a los habitantes de estas zonas los elementos necesarios para ofrecer productos y servicios de calidad.
Eutanasia Psiquiátrica en Colombia: Aproximación al Protocolo de Verificación de la Voluntad Autónoma desde el “Legal Design” y la Sostenibilidad Procesal
Authors: Torres Guzmán Flor , Escobar Díaz Heidy , Franco Ortiz Victor
Published: February 2025

El sistema normativo colombiano ha enfrentado uno de los problemas más complejos en términos regulatorios de este siglo: la eutanasia y su aplicación en pacientes con enfermedades psiquiátricas que, por su propia voluntad, deseen acceder a este procedimiento. Este tema de la salud mental ha sido ampliamente descuidado por el Gobierno, siendo considerado secundario frente a las metas institucionales de desarrollo. Sin embargo, con la llegada de un evento sin precedentes como la pandemia mundial de Covid-19 y el consiguiente aislamiento obligatorio, cuyos impactos en la salud y la economía de las personas se convirtieron en una carga inmensa y preocupante para el Estado. Este contexto excepcional ha llevado a pacientes psiquiátricos a considerar la eutanasia como una opción, al no encontrar tratamientos efectivos para sus condiciones que les ocasionan intenso y permanente sufrimiento. A pesar de los avances regulatorios a través de la jurisprudencia constitucional, el sistema normativo aún enfrenta dificultades para regular este procedimiento en pacientes socialmente invisibles que padecen enfermedades psiquiátricas. Por lo tanto, el derecho y sus instrumentos jurídicos deben servir como medios para que las instituciones estatales faciliten el desarrollo e implementación de soluciones para estos individuos. La presente investigación propone el Legal Design como una herramienta para desarrollar un prototipo procedimental que permita, en el futuro, que los proveedores de servicios de salud verifiquen la voluntad de aquellos que soliciten el procedimiento por medio de un protocolo que garantice así la protección de las garantías constitucionales y contribuya con los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible relacionados con la salud, la reducción de las desigualdades y las instituciones sólidas.
Impacto de los escenarios potenciales de comportamientos disruptivos en la práctica médica: una revisión narrativa
Authors: Lora Villamil Nestor , Ariza Perez Diana , Brun Gudiño Ana , Moscote Salazar Luis , Garcia Ballestas Ezequiel
Published: February 2025

La buena práctica médica es más que la correcta ejecución de procedimientos científicos, implica la adhesión de principios éticos y profesionales, garantizando la calidad de atención y ambiente laboral. Sin embargo, la falta de compromiso y cumplimiento de estos estándares generan una mala praxis que afecta tanto a los pacientes como al personal de la salud. Los comportamientos disruptivos se definen como interacciones verbales o físicas que afectan negativamente al ambiente laboral. Las principales conductas disruptivas en el ámbito médico incluyen el acoso, la intimidación y la agresividad, las cuales se asocian con consecuencias adversas como errores médicos, insatisfacción de los pacientes y un aumento en los costos de atención. A pesar de su impacto, estas conductas se han normalizado en muchos entornos médicos, convirtiéndose en un problema en aumento.
 
Factores como el estrés, la fatiga y las dificultades personales o laborales contribuyen significativamente a la aparición de comportamientos disruptivos. Por ello, resulta fundamental identificar y abordar estas conductas, promoviendo estrategias que fortalezcan las competencias del personal para resolver conflictos de manera efectiva. Además, los comportamientos disruptivos no solo deterioran la calidad del servicio, sino que también afectan la estabilidad mental y emocional de los profesionales. En consecuencia, resulta crucial implementar iniciativas que promuevan un ambiente colaborativo, respetuoso y libre de actitudes nocivas, con el objetivo de garantizar el bienestar del equipo médico y mejorar la atención brindada a los pacientes.
Estandarización de la doble biomarcación inmunocitoquímica P16/KI-67 en citología convencional para la detección de lesión intraepitelial escamosa de alto grado del cuello uterino
Authors: Pineda Castilla Alejandra , Benedetti Padron Ines , Barrios García Lía
Published: February 2025

Introducción: el ensayo inmunocitoquímico p16/Ki-67 revela la expresión simultánea de estos dos biomarcadores que aparece sólo durante la transformación neoplásica y aumenta el rendimiento de la citología cervical para detectar carcinoma o lesión intraepitelial escamosa de alto grado (LIE-AG) del cérvix. Muy pocos estudios han evaluado esta tinción dual en citología convencional. Objetivo: estandarizar el uso de la tinción dual p16/Ki-67 en extendidos de citología cervical convencional con LIE-AG o lesión de mayor grado, con estudio de biopsia confirmatoria correspondiente. Métodos: se utilizaron frotis de citología procesados mediante técnica convencional. Se realizó una reevaluación para verificar la presencia de células anormales bien conservadas. Las muestras fueron tratadas para remoción del cubreobjetos, decoloración, rehidratación y recuperación de antígenos, y se aplicó el protocolo de tinción de Citología CINtec®PLUS en áreas previamente demarcadas que contenían células morfológicamente alteradas, con diferentes tiempos de incubación de los anticuerpos primarios. Se realizó análisis bivariado mediante Chi-cuadrado y t de Student, para determinar las relaciones entre procesamiento y reactividad en el proceso de tinción, utilizando el software Stata v16. Resultados: se incluyeron 40 extendidos con mediana de almacenamiento de 233 días. No hubo diferencias significativas en la tinción dual p16/Ki-67 en relación con los tiempos de, almacenamiento de la lámina, inmersión en xilol o incubación de anticuerpos primarios, tampoco con el resultado de la citología convencional o el diagnóstico histopatológico. La tinción dual p16/Ki-67 fue positiva en 75% de los extendidos, correspondientes al 75% (27/36) de LIE-AG, 66.6% (2/3) de carcinomas y 100% (1/1) de adenocarcinomas. Conclusión: la tinción dual p16/Ki-67 se puede realizar en citologías cervicales convencionales previamente coloreadas con buenos resultados. Es posible que el abundante material hemático observado en algunos frotis pueda interferir con la doble tinción. Además, la ausencia de doble tinción en algunos casos con LIE-AG/NIC-3 puede deberse a la pérdida de su antigenicidad.
Condiciones de valoración y posicionamiento de las humanidades en entornos científicos periféricos nacionales: caso estado de Chihuahua (México)
Authors: Pérez-Rivera Jesi , Tarango Javier , González-Quiñones Fidel
Published: February 2025

Como resultado del contexto actual de globalización, la comunicación de la ciencia se ha convertido en un vehículo fundamental para dar a conocer los avances del conocimiento de cada país con propósitos de internacionalización y mayor visibilidad, pero esto estará determinado conforme a las características y el desarrollo socioeconómico de cada espacio geográfico. De acuerdo a esto, se presentan los resultados parciales del avance de una investigación basada en el posicionamiento y valoración de las humanidades en el estado de Chihuahua (México) en relación con el contexto nacional, bajo el planteamiento de pertenecer a un entorno periférico de la ciencia, regido por diversas condiciones que no le permiten destacar en su reconocimiento científico. Para demostrar tal condición se generó un modelo teórico simplificado nombrado “Ecosistema de valoración de la comunicación científica en humanidades en el estado de Chihuahua” en cuatro dimensiones: (1) condiciones de generación de conocimiento en revistas científicas mexicanas de humanidades, (2) identificación de entornos geográficos nacionales periféricos y centrales en humanidades, (3) realidad de la comunicación científica de investigadores en humanidades y (4) visión cualitativa de los investigadores. Los avances de la investigación ponen de manifiesto el logro de las dos primeras dimensiones y proponen la forma de trabajo para la terminación de las dos dimensiones restantes. Se ofrecen conclusiones breves sobre la necesidad de posicionamiento de las humanidades, tanto geográfica y en comparación con otras disciplinas científicas, así como la necesidad de experimentar cambios contra la dependencia de conocimiento existente.
Los valores y el bienestar subjetivo en el contexto escolar universitario
Authors: Charles Meza Angel Gerardo , Cortés Jiménez Yolanda , Mendoza Rodríguez Juan José
Published: February 2025

El entorno escolar es cada vez más complejo y problemático, las escuelas enfrentan desafíos que deben resolver en interacción con la comunidad y la sociedad en general. Por lo anterior, el objetivo de este trabajo es describir el bienestar subjetivo y los valores sociales, así como identificar las relaciones entre sus dimensiones en estudiantes universitarios. El estudio fue cuantitativo no experimental con diseño descriptivo y correlacional. La muestra fue no probabilística y se seleccionó mediante el muestreo deliberado. Los instrumentos que se utilizaron fueron la escala de perma-profiler y la escala de valores universitarios. Los resultados más relevantes permitieron descubrir que la mayoría de las y los estudiantes tienen buenos niveles de bienestar subjetivo y puntuaciones regulares en la mayoría de los valores sociales. Se encontraron asociaciones positivas estadísticamente significativas entre el bienestar subjetivo y los valores sociales (disciplina, orden, responsabilidad, puntualidad, obediencia y ahorro). En conclusión, es necesario reforzar el trabajo académico que se realiza al interior de las instituciones educativas para promover de forma eficiente y concreta las acciones que permitan concientizar a los jóvenes sobre la importancia del bienestar físico, personal y emocional, así como la relevancia de sus valores sociales, como aspectos fundamentales en su futuro profesional.
Analisis Implementasi Program Tatalaksana Gizi Buruk Agar Segera Pulih (Laksa Gurih) dalam Upaya Mencegah Stunting
Authors: Alfiantiningsih Alfiantiningsih , Syafei Abdullah , Fitri Yuni Pradilla
Published: February 2025

Stunting merupakan gangguan pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak yang disebabkan kekurangan gizi jangka panjang dan infeksi berulang. Di Kota Tangerang, salah satu upaya pencegahan stunting dilakukan melalui Laksa Gurih (Tatalaksana Gizi Buruk agar Segera Pulih). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis implementasi Program Laksa Gurih dalam upaya mencegah stunting di Kelurahan Periuk Jaya Kota Tangerang. Penelitian dilakukan di Kelurahan Periuk Jaya pada bulan Desember 2023. Penelitian kualitatif ini menggunakan desain penelitian studi kasus terkait variabel input, proses dan produk. Informan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 13 orang terdiri Informan utama, Informan kunci, dan informan pendukung. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Teknik pengambilan data dilakukan melalui hasil observasi program Laksa Gurih, dokumen catatan lapangan dan dokumen resmi lainnya. Instrumen penelitian ini berupa pedoman wawancara terkait evaluasi program Laksa Gurih di Kelurahan Periuk Jaya Kota Tangerang, dengan proses analisis data menggunakan content analysis. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa implementasi program Laksa Gurih di Kelurahan Periuk Jaya, Kota Tangerang telah berjalan dengan baik dalam upaya mencegah stunting. Namun terdapat beberapa komponen yang belum optimal terutama pada komponen input yaitu regulasi, sarana dan SDM; komponen proses yaitu pencatatan pelaporan berbasis elektronik melalui aplikasi Laksa Gurih serta monitoring pada saat pendampingan balita. Keberhasilan program Laksa Gurih akan terwujud jika terdapat komitmen yang kuat dari semua pihak, sehingga diperlukan penguatan peran dan komitmen tenaga kesehatan agar Laksa Gurih dapat berjalan dengan lebih baik dan komprehensif. Selain itu, perlu dilakukan pemantauan dan evaluasi secara berkala dan berkelanjutan terhadap pelaksanaan program Laksa Gurih.
Predicting structure use with machine learning algorithm: Model validation approach for DAP data
Authors: Biswas A , Roy S , Shawon T A , Rahman M M
Published: February 2025

Machine learning techniques have been successfully applied in many fields, including urban planning. The focus of this article is to develop a machine learning model to automatically predict the use of structures. Automatic predictions can help mitigate the heavy load on urban planners in the early stages of decision-making and provide a quick preview of the scenario. In this study, building data from the Detail Area Plan of Dhaka were used. The number of floors and basements in a structure, the structure's age, the number of dwelling units and the structure type were the independent variables for this research. Due to the dataset's inclusion of both numeric and string data, the Decision Tree (DT) classifier was used for prediction. Python routines were used for data cleaning, model development, and model evaluation. The Scikit-learn Python package, primarily used for ML implementation, was utilized to develop the model. The model had an accuracy rate of 91% for predicting the use of institutional, education and research, mixed use, health facilities, under construction, and agriculture structures. Due to incomplete data, residential, restricted and special use, community facilities, miscellaneous, commercial, industrial, transportation and communication use of structures could not be reliably predicted. This model can aid in determining the use of a structure based on the characteristics of the structure (floor, basement, structure type, structure age, dwelling unit), based on historical data for that location. The model demonstrates the use of machine learning in urban planning.
JBIP, Vol. 16, 2023, pp. 19-39
Tenure security solution for community-based development: A case study on communities of Jhenaidah and Gopalganj
Authors: Sharmin Shifat Pala , Sultana Rabeya , Tasnim Talha , Mohammad Afnan
Published: February 2025

Bangladesh is yet to achieve tenure security for all classes of people, especially low-income communities. Since community-based development can assist in resolving this issue and implies responsibility for establishing land tenure, it has drawn a lot of attention. Community Land Trust (CLT) is one method for ensuring tenure rights in communities, and it is one of the methods used by Community Based Development (CBD). This study investigates the CBD procedure in Bangladesh and how CLT operates with regards to ownership issues. Also, this study attempts to highlight the scope for Bangladesh to use CLT in addition to examining the benefits and drawbacks of CLT. The study adopts qualitative methodologies to analyze CLT and tenure security through SWOT and comparative analysis. In the SWOT analysis, the strengths and constraints of CLT have been identified. By comparative analysis, the case studies from Bangladesh are compared with CLT based on the land tenure components. Additionally, case studies from both developed and developing countries have been conducted. After analyzing cases and the situation in Bangladesh, gaps in applied approaches were found, and several possible applications for CLT were proposed in consideration of land tenure.
JBIP, Vol. 16, 2023, pp. 53-76
Hạnh phúc trong công việc đóng vai trò trung gian giữa công bằng tổ chức và sự cam kết của nhân viên
Authors: Nguyễn Thành Long , Lê Trần Bảo Hân
Published: February 2025

Nghiên cứu này nhằm phân tích vai trò trung gian của hạnh phúc trong công việc đối với công bằng tổ chức và sự cam kết của nhân viên, đồng thời khám phá ảnh hưởng của công bằng tổ chức đến sự cam kết và hạnh phúc trong công việc của nhân viên tại các doanh nghiệp ngành du lịch ở khu vực miền Trung, Việt Nam. Nghiên cứu đã thực hiện khảo sát 410 nhân viên làm việc trong các doanh nghiệp du lịch ở khu vực này để phân tích biến số bậc cao qua PLS – SEM. Kết quả phân tích đã khẳng định sự ảnh hưởng tích cực của các yếu tố công bằng tổ chức đến sự cam kết và hạnh phúc trong công việc của nhân viên. Đồng thời, kết quả nghiên cứu cũng nhấn mạnh rằng sự cam kết của nhân viên chịu ảnh hưởng mạnh từ yếu tố công bằng tổ chức thông qua vai trò trung gian của yếu tố hạnh phúc trong công việc.
Application of Global Optimization for Retrievals from Synthetic Multi-Angle Measurements
Authors: Chuprov Ivan , Gao Jiexing , Efremenko Dmitry S. , Buzaev Feodor
Published: February 2025

The retrieval of parameters for a turbid medium presents a challenging and ill-posed inverse problem. In this paper, we investigate the effectiveness of utilizing global optimization algorithms to determine optical properties of the medium such as the optical thickness, the single scattering albedo, the single scattering phase function, and the extinction profile from multi-angle radiance measurements. For this purpose, we consider the application of the Differential Evolution, SHGO, and Dual Annealing solvers.
To address the phase function retrieval problem, we introduce an enhanced modification of Differential Evolution capable of handling this complex task. In the context of phase function retrieval, we find that global optimization solvers demonstrate comparable efficiency when compared to the Gauss-Newton method, which requires the computation of Jacobians. In the case of the extinction profile problem, the incorporation of Jacobian estimation, coupled with Tikhonov regularization, leads to significant enhancements in retrieval accuracy.
Educación continua como eje integrador de las competencias del currículo universitario
Authors: Mayorga-Ases Maria , Cosquillo-Chida José , Hernández-Domínguez Pablo , Fonseca-Carrasco José
Published: February 2025

La educación continua se ha convertido en un componente esencial dentro de los programas curriculares universitarios, ya que permite la actualización constante de conocimientos y el desarrollo de competencias transversales que complementan la formación académica formal. La integración de la educación continua en los currículos universitarios mejora la empleabilidad de los egresados, ya que les permite mantenerse al tanto de los avances y tendencias de sus campos profesionales. A través de la participación en programas de educación continua, los estudiantes y egresados desarrollan competencias clave como la resolución de problemas, la innovación, el liderazgo, la gestión de proyectos y la adaptabilidad, esenciales en un entorno laboral en constante cambio. Sin embargo, se observa que la participación en estos programas puede estar influenciada por diversos factores, como la disponibilidad de tiempo, recursos y el enfoque pedagógico de las universidades. La integración efectiva de la educación continua en los programas curriculares requiere una planificación adecuada y una alineación de los objetivos académicos con las necesidades del mercado laboral. En resumen, la educación continua es un eje fundamental para la formación integral de los estudiantes y el éxito profesional de los egresados.
Personal Tool for Protection on the Net
Authors: Mahmood Yasir Ali
Published: February 2025

Every time a computer device connects to the Internet it is at risk. Data theft is one of the threats facing computers when they connect to the Internet. For a computer to connect to the Internet, it needs an IP address and a port address to send and receive data. When the data reaches the computer via a port, it needs to reach the process that requested this information, which is linked to that port. A process does all the internet connections by the compute. These processes need an approach to send and receive information, which is the ports themselves. The attacker uses this port to make a connection to the victim's computer to steal information. In such situations, support is crucially needed to prevent these attacks from affecting our system. This work develops a personal tool for helping users to protect themselves from external attacks. The proposed tool monitors the open ports and shows all the information about the processes that are used. The proposed tool can close the open port, kill the process associated with it, and delete the process. When closing this port, the attacker cannot have access to the victim's computer. The findings show that the proposed tool is highly efficient when it comes to computer protection. The experimental results also demonstrate that the features of the tool can be tuned to fit usersâ€™ interest.
Hybrid Systems for Energy Distribution and Telecommunication Reliability in Smart Grids
Authors: Sayuti Saidah , Pakka Hariani Ma'tang , Syarifuddin Andi , Mappeasse Muhammad Yusuf , Wisanty Widya
Published: February 2025

The integration of energy distribution systems and telecommunication networks is crucial for improving the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of smart grids. However, challenges such as electromagnetic interference (EMI), latency, and fault tolerance complicate seamless operation. This study proposes a hybrid framework using MATLAB/Simulink to model and simulate energy distribution, real-time monitoring, and fault detection in high-voltage environments. The simulation framework consists of a high-voltage energy distribution network modeled with multiple buses, transformers, and distributed renewable energy sources. IoT-based sensors are strategically placed at critical nodes to collect real-time voltage and current data, which are transmitted via 5G communication protocols using the MQTT messaging standard. Fault detection is performed using an AI-driven Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithm, trained with historical fault data to detect anomalies and classify fault types with high accuracy. The simulation environment integrates power flow analysis, real-time fault detection mechanisms, and communication latency assessment to evaluate system performance. Key findings demonstrate up to 92.8% energy efficiency with 60% renewable energy penetration, fault recovery times reduced to 35 ms through AI-based detection, and communication latency maintained below 15 ms for IoT-based monitoring. These results validate the proposed framework’s ability to address critical challenges in smart grids, including EMI mitigation, fault tolerance, and system scalability. This research bridges the gap between energy distribution and telecommunication systems, offering a scalable and sustainable solution for smart grid optimization.
A Gender-Responsive Toolkit for Climate Adaptation in Pastoralist Communities: The Climate Adaptation Toolkit for Pastoralist Communities (CAT-PC)
Authors: Dormal Waithira Anne C.
Published: February 2025

The Climate Adaptation Toolkit for Pastoralist Communities (CAT-PC) is a mobile application under development aimed at enhancing pastoralist communities in Kenya and the Horn of Africa better respond to climate change, with a special emphasis on the unique difficulties faced by women. Through integrating Participatory Action Research (PAR) and the Social Tenure Domain Model (STDM), the toolkit facilitates the creation of gender-responsive and community-driven climate adaptation strategies. The CAT-PC addresses critical challenges such as limited access to land rights, resource management, and the exclusion of women from decision-making processes that are often compounded by climate change. Through community-led data collection, GIS mapping, and intersectional analysis, the toolkit ensures adaptation plans are culturally relevant, inclusive, and sustainable. An upcoming pilot implementation in Kajiado will provide insights into the toolkit’s potential scalability and relevance for other pastoralist regions. This paper emphasises the integration of local knowledge, social equity, and resilience-building in pastoralist communities. The findings contribute to broader climate adaptation discourses by demonstrating tailored interventions that effectively address the vulnerabilities of marginalised groups, particularly women.
Forensic Accounting & Investigation – On Payroll Costs
Authors: Chander D M Bala
Published: February 2025

Forensic Accounting & Investigator’s (FAI) Report is invariably used to support legal cases. FAI can provide expert testimony in courts, trial support in the direct or cross examination, evidence under BSA 2023 (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam), dispute settlement scenarios in arbitration and insolvency litigations.
FAI work involves (a) gathering of documents, records, information & facts and (b) in-depth examination of evidence and correlation of events. FAI is not just an audit and it is a more detailed verification to provide evidence on irregularities & its impact.
FAI work in payroll process is narrated in this article.
Goods and Services Tax - A Gateway to Rationalise Indirect Tax Ecosystem
Authors: Subhashini S. , Mayil Murugan A.
Published: February 2025

Goods and services tax, a milestone tax reform that happened in 2017 in India having a far-reaching impact on businesses and consumers with substantial simplifications of the complexities of the earlier indirect tax regime but still having a string of amendments, notifications, clarification circulars and series of GST Council meetings still under the cards to support the industry in the smooth implementation of these laws.
Valuation under GST is a critical and important aspect as the determination of the taxable value of supply forms the basis for payment of tax and levy under section 9 of the GST Act and GST is a tax payable on the value of supply which is determined as a taxable supply which forms the basis on which the percentage of tax rate is applied. The most important section in the Goods and Services Act in which the principles of valuations are outlined are section 15 of the Goods and Services Tax Act read with Determination of Value of Supply Rules 2017. This forms the basis for determining the taxable value of supply and collection of tax.
RBI's Role in Prompting the Compliance and Stability of Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks
Authors: Mishra Mohan Kumar , Dharmaraj S.
Published: February 2025

The article explores the critical issues and challenges faced by Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) and the role of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in ensuring their compliance and stability. It explores into the RBI's enhanced supervisory measures, including the revision of the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF), insights from the Expert Committee on Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks, and proposed strategies for improved oversight of UCBs. The focus is on emphasizing the RBI's tightened regulatory grip in prompting compliance issues and strengthening the stability of these banks.
India's Tea Trade in the Post Globalisation Arena: An Analysis
Authors: Chakraborty Mriganka , Barman Mridul , Kundu Amit
Published: February 2025

The New Economic Policy was introduced by the Government of India in 1991 by incorporating the concepts of liberalisation, market orientation, privatisation and globalisation for the first time. India's tea business has suffered from the effects of globalization, increased competition from other beverages, and import risks. In the years following liberalization, the percentage of Indian tea exports has significantly decreased. In this context, it is pertinent to throw some insights into a few concepts relating to tea industry due to liberalisation and the present study provides an insight into production and export scenario of Indian tea industry in post globalisation period.
Impact of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 on Management Education
Authors: Banerjee Arindam
Published: February 2025

This article investigates the importance of skill-based courses in NEP, 2020 syllabus in management education at undergraduate level in the form of skill enhancement courses, ability enhancement courses and Value-added courses. The study also makes a comparison of these courses imparted by some of the reputed colleges and Universities in West Bengal region.
Enhancing Economic Efficiency through Cost Audits: A Comprehensive Analysis
Authors: Tara Harkesh
Published: February 2025

Cost audit is a vital tool for ensuring transparency, efficiency, and accountability in financial reporting. In India, the applicability of cost audits is limited to specific industries, but their potential benefits suggest a need for broader implementation. This article explores the current scenario of cost audits in India, their importance, advantages observed in advanced countries, potential economic impacts, and the support required from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to increase their applicability.
Cyber Security
Authors: Sahu Shailendra Kumar
Published: February 2025

Protection of resources like system, network and information from cyber threat is called cyber security. To understand cyber security, understanding of cyber-attack, cyber-crime and cyber terrorism is must. Cyber-attack is kind of sophisticated battle with good and bad computer and internet users. Cyberattack is an attack with mala fide intentions. Theft of data, money and other resources are common reasons behind these attacks. These attacks hamper working of all the important sectors of the world like education, research, health, safety, defense and entertainment. All organization including various countries’ Governments now are worried about these attacks and various steps are taken to prevent these attacks. Cyber security is a continuous process as the attackers and hackers are updating their techniques rapidly. Continuous updating of technology, education of people about these threats, and being aware and alert are the best ways of protection from cyber attacks.
Quality of protein feed of perennial drained cereal pastures with their intensive use in the Central region of the Non-Chernozem zone
Authors: Trofimov Ilya , Grechishnikov Nikolay
Published: February 2025

One of the main reasons for the deterioration of feed quality is the inferiority of its amino acid composi-tion. In order to assess the usefulness of the amino acid composition of feeds obtained from perennial cereal pastures drained by closed drainage, created on sod-podzolic medium loamy soil with low humus content and medium phosphorus and potassium, studies were conducted at the Federal Williams Research Center of Forage Production and Agroecology. The amino acid composition of pasture feed protein was determined in hydrochloric acid hydrolysates using amino acid analyzers "Chromospec" and "Chemispek" in accordance with GOST 32195-2013 "Feed, compound feed. A method for determining the content of amino acids". In field and lysimetric experiments, the most effective, environmentally safe level of nutrition of long-term pasture grass was established, at which the yield was obtained in the amount of 90.3 c/ha of dry weight, and in conditions of bilateral regulation of the water regime of the soil — 104.3 c/ha. The protein of the pasture feed obtained in our studies contained the optimal amount of lysine. This is also typical for other essential amino acids, the content of which was sufficient in conditions of rational nutrition and hydration of perennial pasture. The limiting amino acids in the protein of the studied pasture feed were methionine and cystine.
Relações intergeracionais entre crianças e idosos
Authors: Mincolla Karla Mendonça de Paiva Brito , Moreira Alessandro Messias , Ávila Maria Auxiliadora
Published: February 2025

Esse artigo apresenta revisão sistemática das publicações sobre Relações intergeracionais entre crianças e pessoas idosas, tema que vem chamando a atenção em razão do crescimento acentuado da população idosa no Brasil. Esta revisão integra um projeto de pesquisa desenvolvida em programa de pós-graduação stricto sensu e abrange artigos publicados entre 2019 e 2023, em periódicos científicos disponibilizados no Portal de Periódicos da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES). Foram utilizados como descritores principais: relações intergeracionais, experiências intergeracionais e coeducação. Esses foram combinados com descritores complementares: crianças, idosos e escola, além de outros que se mostraram relevantes ao longo da pesquisa. Dos 133 artigos localizados, 14 foram selecionados. Sua leitura possibilitou a análise do conteúdo dos objetivos, metodologia e resultados/conclusões. Os resultados indicaram a influência e a importância das interações entre avós e netos, ressaltando-se o envelhecimento populacional, as mudanças no contexto familiar atual (onde os avós são cuidadores dos netos) e a legislação relativa às questões da educação integral. Como considerações finais, as publicações também ressaltam os benefícios das experiências intergeracionais para as diferentes gerações e os desafios que o envelhecimento populacional representa para a sociedade brasileira.
The JPEX scandal: a test case for Hong Kong’s new cryptocurrency regulatory regime or is it still the wild west?
Authors: Lo Noble Po Kan , Lau Tony Hon Yiu
Published: February 2025

This paper investigates the challenges and effectiveness of Hong Kong’s regulatory framework for digital assets and cryptocurrencies in the wake of the JPEX Scandal. The scandal serves as the first significant test of the city’s regulatory measures aimed at protecting consumers and investors from fraudulent activities within the crypto space. The study delves into the background and development of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, highlighting their rapid evolution and the associated regulatory challenges. By examining the JPEX case, the paper evaluates the robustness of Hong Kong’s regulatory tools and their ability to balance consumer protection with fostering innovation. The paper employs a doctrinal legal methodology, supplemented by a case study of JPEX, to assess whether the current regulatory framework is adequate or if further adjustments are required. The findings suggest that while significant strides have been made, certain gaps remain, particularly concerning decentralised finance (DeFi) and decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs). The paper concludes with recommendations for enhancing regulatory clarity and ensuring the sustainable growth of Hong Kong as a global crypto hub.
Three-dimensional tunnel face stability analysis with gate layout by discretization-based kinematic approach
Authors: Zhao Benchao , Chen Gonglei , Xu Zhengwei , Liu Haining , Wang Hongyu , Xing Bohui
Published: February 2025

Existing approaches for tunnel face stability analysis usually apply for circular cross-sections and solutions for tunnel face stability evaluation with city gate cross-sections by kinematic approach of limit analysis have not been reported. The present study developed a kinematic approach on tunnel face stability analysis for city gate sections by using spatial discretization technique. The proposed discretization-based kinematic approach applies to shallow tunnel stability analysis with cover depth ratio less than 5 by comparison with finite element limit analysis (FELA). The required support pressure increases with the increase of tunnel width, straight wall height and the central angle of the circular arch.
Cross-talk of renal cells through WNT signal transduction in the development of fibrotic kidneys
Authors: Chen Yuhong , Xue Chao
Published: February 2025

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition that can lead to chronic renal failure (CRF), affecting 8%–16% of adults globally and imposing a significant burden on healthcare systems. Renal fibrosis is a key pathological hallmark of CKD progression and is linked to poor prognosis. Multiple signaling pathways, including WNT/β-catenin.Aberrant activation of WNT/β-catenin is implicated in renal fibrosis. The roles of renal macrophages and fibroblasts are pivotal in fibrosis progression and prognosis.
Design, synthesis, and in vitro, in vivo, and in silico evaluation of novel substituted 1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives as anticonvulsant agents
Authors: Anthwal Tulika , Pant Swati , Rana Preeti , Nain Sumitra
Published: February 2025

In the present study, a library of ten novel substituted 1,3,4‐thiadiazole derivatives were designed and synthesized using an appropriate synthetic route. The characterization of the synthesized compounds was performed by FT-IR and NMR (1H and 13C) spectroscopy. The synthesized compounds were assayed for in vitro human carbonic anhydrase (CA) inhibition against two isoforms II and IX. The neurotoxicity of the synthesized derivatives was also evaluated using the rotarod test, along with their in vivo anticonvulsant activity, which was determined using the maximal electroshock seizure (MES) and subcutaneous pentylenetetrazole (sc-PTZ) methods. Although all the compounds showed good CA inhibition and anticonvulsant activity, two compounds 6d and 7d showed the highest CA inhibition and anticonvulsant activity in both the isoforms and tested methods compared to the standard drugs (sodium valproate and acetazolamide), without any sign of neurotoxicity observed at the highest dose (300 mg/kg). Similarly, the standard drugs also displayed no neurotoxicity at the highest dose (300 mg/kg). Furthermore, the potent compounds (6d and 7d) were evaluated for the biochemical parameters, such as lipid peroxidation, nitrite oxide, reduced glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and total antioxidant capacity, and the GABA level was also determined. Finally, compound 6d was docked against CA-II and CA-IX (PDB-ID-5SZ5 and 5AML) receptors. The study concluded that the compounds 6d and 7d can be considered potent anticonvulsant agents for future research.
Simultaneous determination of 11 kinds of siloxanes in drinking water and source water using solid-phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
Authors: Liu Sijie , Ma Jie , Jiang Su
Published: February 2025

Background

Siloxanes have been widely used in various products and have been detected to varying degrees in the environment. It has been reported that methylsiloxane has toxic effects on the nervous, immune and reproductive systems of aquatic animals, and is carcinogenic and mutagenic. Therefore, in order to protect human health, it is urgent to establish a method for the determination of siloxane content in drinking water and source water.

Methods

Herein, this paper proposes a precise, fast, and selective method using solid-phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) method for the simultaneous detection of 11 kinds of siloxanes in drinking water and source water. Quantification of siloxanes was carried out by internal standard method. The parameters that affect the extraction and desorption processes were optmised. The extraction efficiency of four commercially available SPME fibers was evaluated. The results showed that divinylbenzene/polydimethyl-siloxane or divinylbenzene/Carboxen/polydimethylsiloxane was the best coating for the extraction of siloxane.

Results

This method provided good linearity (r > 0.9946) and precision (RSD% <8.0%) with the minimum detection mass concentration ranging from 0.008 to 0.025 μg/L under the optimized extraction and GC-MS/MS analysis conditions. The developed method has been applied to the simultaneous analysis of 11 kinds of siloxanes in drinking water and source water, and the results showed that decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) and dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) were found in two source water samples at concentrations ranging from 0.008 to 0.012 μg/L and 0.015–0.019 μg/L, respectively.

Conclusion

This developed method was simple, quick, and effective and our satisfactory results demonstrated its suitability for the simultaneous determination of 11 kinds of siloxanes in drinking water and source water.
Body mass index impacts the lipid-lowing effects of statins in patients with type 2 diabetes
Authors: Sun Lulu , Wang Zhuo , Wang Bai , Jia Yuxiang , Zhao Qidi , Zhao Jingjun , Huang Xingtao
Published: February 2025

Background

Individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) commonly exhibit elevated lipid levels and an increased body mass index (BMI). The impact of BMI on the efficacy of statins in reducing lipid levels among diabetic patients remains uncertain. We aim to evaluate whether BMI will affect the lipid-lowing effects of statins in patients with T2DM.

Methods

In this retrospective analysis, we screened T2DM patients who were prescribed statins and underwent a 1-year outpatient follow-up recorded in the electronic medical record system. Patients were stratified into three groups: normal weight (BMI < 24 kg/m), overweight (24 kg/m2 ≤ BMI < 28 kg/m2), and obese (BMI ≥ 28 kg/m2). Lipid levels were assessed at two time points, and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors influencing the reduction of low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) levels and lipid control achievement.

Results

This study included 289 patients, with 82 in normal weigh, 143 in overweight, and 64 in obese. Overweight and obese patients were found to be younger than those with normal weight. Over the 1-year follow-up period, lipid levels decreased in all patients, with a significant reduction observed in LDL-C levels. Notably, obese patients experienced the highest reduction in LDL-C levels compared to the normal and overweight groups (normal weight group ΔLDL 0.78 ± 0.95 mmol/L, p < 0.001; overweight group ΔLDL 0.80 ± 0.88 mmol/L, p < 0.001; obese group ΔLDL 1.11 ± 0.82 mmol/L, p < 0.038). Obese patients exhibited a remarkable 42.02% reduction in LDL levels (normal 27.45%, overweight 30.64%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that achieving lipid control, defined as LDL < 2.6 mmol/L, was more likely in obese patients compared to those with normal weight [odds ratio [OR] 3.48, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.18, 10.21, p = 0.023].

Conclusions

The effectiveness of statins in lowering lipid levels appears to be influenced by the patient's BMI in patients with T2DM. T2DM patients with high BMI may derive greater benefits, particularly in LDL reduction, from statin therapy.