bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring the Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Marketing: A Topic Modelling Analysis
Authors:   NOVA Information Management School (NOVA IMS), Lisbon, Portugal, Rita Paulo , Omran Wajdy ,   University of Minho, Faculty of Economics and Management, Portugal, Ramos Ricardo F. ,   Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, ESTGOH, Portugal, Costa Tânia ,   NOVA Information Management School (NOVA IMS), Lisbon, Portugal
Published: January 2025

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into marketing has revolutionised this field, offering new avenues of innovation and efficacy. This study aims to unveil the prevailing trends and patterns within the current academic literature about AI applications in Marketing and propose future research directions. The study conducted a comprehensive review by analysing 2,255 articles from the Scopus database from 1980 to 2022, employing a Text Mining approach and Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) topic modelling. The findings suggest trends in research topics of Learning Models, Expert Systems, Natural Language Processing, Social Media, and Consumer Centricity. Outlier topics related to Health, Market Forecast, and Technology Impact on Youth have caught the researchers’ attention. The associated challenges and risks, ethical considerations, and practical implications were presented for each topic. This study develops literature on AI-driven marketing by unearthing the trend topics and suggesting a research agenda. At the same time, it offers actionable insights for businesses to enhance consumer engagement and ethical AI adoption in marketing practices.
Too Easy to Forget? Honouring our Hard-Earned Lessons Learned Comparative Framework Matrix for Pandemics Similarities between COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS
Authors: Jacob Carl , Lagacé-Roy Daniel , Duynstee Patricia
Published: January 2025

In this research paper, a comparative framework matrix for presenting similarities between two different pandemics is suggested to fill the void in this domain. It was generated using, primarily, COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS related taxonomies, reported in scientific literature published mostly by health and social science authorities and researchers. Second, using a literature review and a comparative methodology, and making use of, amongst others, several databases, scientific documents and grey literature mentioning similarities between COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS were identified, and their relevant content was displayed side by side in the comparative framework matrix. Thereafter, a comparative framework matrix in condensed format is presented to highlight the similarities between the two pandemics. Third, this research paper draws the readers’ attention to one theme purposefully chosen from the condensed comparative framework matrix for pandemics, i.e., alternative theories of the COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS pandemics’ origin. The results from this comparison show that similarities between the COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS pandemics exist, even at a granular level. Finally, some lessons learned from the comparison are suggested in the research paper’s discussion section. The results from this research paper may help stakeholders compare future pandemics against past ones in a more structured manner to better, for example, detect where further research is warranted and where interdependencies and interconnectedness exist.
Global Research in Clinical Psychology Domain: A Scientometric Assessment Based on WoS
Authors: Pooja Pooja
Published: January 2025

This paper attempts to examine the global research productivity and trends of clinical psychology based on Web of Science data and also highlights it from an Indian viewpoint. The study reveals a growing global interest in mental health issues. Overall, the volume of publications has increased, with the highest number produced in the form of articles. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a drop in publications, with the relative growth rate decreasing and the doubling time increasing from 1990 to 2023. Countries like the United States, the UK, and Germany dominate the field due to their strong academic institutions and substantial funding. India collaborates most with the USA, England, and Australia. The interdisciplinary nature of clinical psychology, with overlap in neuroscience, psychiatry, and public health, has led to more comprehensive research outcomes addressing complex mental health issues. Key research areas, such as psychiatry, neuropsychology, psychopathology, family studies, health psychology, Substance abuse, and Rehabilitation, continue to drive innovation and inform evidence-based practices for advancing mental health care globally. The United States Department of Health and Human Services USA has funded the maximum number of publications globally, while the National Council on Science and Technology and the Indian Council of Medical Research have funded the most publications from India. Zvolensky Michael J has produced the maximum publications globally and Andrade Chittranjan is the topmost Indian author. The University of California System is the top affiliation globally and the National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences is the topmost affiliation from India.
Kikeva App: An Interactive Edutainment Tool for GCC Education
Authors: Özen Yusuf , Topbaş Murat , Özen Nalan , Orhon Nezih , Beyhun Nazım Ercüment , Altın Ahmet
Published: January 2025

Education plays a crucial role in addressing health challenges faced by industrial workers. To enhance health literacy and promote healthier lifestyles among this demographic, our project utilizes a mobile application, blending education with entertainment—an approach we term edutainment. The Kikeva mobile application was developed to deliver health education through engaging videos, accessible on both iOS and Android devices. The backend of the application was built using the FastAPI framework in Python, deployed as a web service on the cloud. For the frontend, React Native was employed to ensure cross-platform compatibility. PostgreSQL was selected for data storage due to its reliability and open-source nature. Deployment on Heroku Cloud facilitated easy monitoring and version control integration via Git, enabling efficient team collaboration and continuous improvement. Our interdisciplinary team collaborated on design and content, continuously testing and refining the application to enhance user experience and effectiveness. This paper details the development process, motivation, and anticipated impact of the Kikeva mobile application on health education for industrial workers.
Expolarisation Figures and Attachment Forms in Twins
Authors: Novia Wati Risa , Asih Fitriani  , Annisa Ayu Kusumaningrum
Published: January 2025

The figures and forms of attachment experienced by twins are very important and should be explored in the field of development. This can serve to broaden the horizons of parents, educators and professionals. This study used a qualitative approach. The subjects in this study were 3 pairs of twins and 3 parents. The purpose of this study was to describe the dominant attachment figure in twins, to find out the forms of attachment of twins and to find out the factors that influence the occurrence of twin attachment. The results of this study are that there are two dominant attachment figures in twins, namely parents (mothers) and children, the form of attachment in twins consists of two kinds, namely safe and avoidant attachment and factors that influence attachment are two, namely parental treatment and individual personality.
Do Longer School Days Improve Learning? The Case of the Dominican Republic
Authors: Garganta Santiago , Pinto María Florencia , Zentner Joaquín
Published: January 2025

This paper examines the possible impact of a longer school day on student learning. We specifically analyze the Jornada Escolar Extendida program (JEE),
which significantly increased the school-day length of public schools in the Dominican Republic from 4 to 8 hours, and exploit its gradual implementation over time and by geographical area. For this purpose, we apply an event study approach using national tests scores data for secondary students during the 2010-2019 period, which is matched with the administrative data of the JEE implementation at the school level.

Although we find a relatively low and not so stable pattern of the JEE impact on secondary students tests scores, the evidence suggests that the program generated relevant changes on learning gender gaps. In particular and consistent with the previous literature, the program seems to have favored girls learning in the low-stakes evaluation and improved boys relative scores in the high-stakes exams. However, we do not find such a clear heterogeneity impact between subjects where girls or boys have a typical relative learning advantage.
Unequal Access?: Gender and Sexual Orientation in Ecuador's Rental Market
Authors: Zanoni Wladimir , Hernández Hugo , Gomez José , Brito Judith
Published: January 2025

This paper investigates housing discrimination in Ecuadors rental market against women- led and gay male and lesbian (WGL) families, compared to male-led and heterosexual families. Discrimination in housing markets is a critical quality-of-life issue because it exacerbates social disparities by limiting access to safe neighborhoods, quality services, and economic opportunities for marginalized groups. Using an artifactual field experiment with real estate agents (REAs) in Ecuador, we examine whether discrimination varies by the gender of REAs and explore the underlying mechanisms driving this behavior. Our analysis disentangles the observed discriminatory practices into taste-based prejudice and statistical discrimination (stereotyping). We find that discrimination against WGL families is predominantly driven by stereotypes rather than explicit prejudices. Women-led families are favored, while gay and lesbian families face varying levels of discrimination, with stereotypes significantly influencing REAs decisions. Our work contributes to the literature by providing new evidence on the dynamics of gender and sexual orientation discrimination in a Latin American housing market, evidence that emphasizes the role of stereotyping. These findings have significant policy implications because they highlight the need for interventions that target and dismantle harmful stereotypes to promote equity in housing access.
Caribbean Development Dynamics 2025
Authors: Nieto Parra Sebastián , Vázquez Zamora Juan , Cecchi Luis , Árnadóttir Ragnheiður Elín , Bonaglia Federico , Edmunds Anton , Rosenblatt David , Mills Ian Wilfrid , Pusterla Fazia , Robert Carolyn , Cockburn Carina Natiche , Fernández-Durán Gortazar Carla Cristina , Deregibus Bernardo , Hernaiz Daniel , Rocha Nadia Patrizia , Quiñonez Sánchez Maria Alejandra , González Anabel , Bendersky Matías
Published: January 2025

Caribbean Development Dynamics is a new annual flagship report by the OECD Development Centre and the Inter-American Development Bank that analyzes key development trends in the Caribbean with a comparative and multi-dimensional approach. This publication is the result of a fruitful dialogue between the two institutions, which concluded by acknowledging the need for a dedicated report to inform policy dialogue on the development of the Caribbean region. The report calls for a shift in perspective from emphasizing challenges to casting light on opportunities. It seeks to shape the debate on development opportunities in the Caribbean by providing comparable data, policy recommendations, and a regional perspective highlighting policy options and areas of common interest while acknowledging diversity as a unique asset.
Research Insights: How Does Buyer Market Power Influence Exchange Rate Pass-through in International Trade?
Authors: Juarez Leticia
Published: January 2025

In developing countries, such as most Latin American nations, a small number of large foreign buyers dominate exports, exerting significant market power. Due to their market power, different buyers for identical products can end up with varying prices, influenced by the buyers power. Larger buyers often receive prices with markdowns (discounts). In concentrated markets, buyers act as a buffer against exchange rate shocks. Markets dominated by powerful buyers exhibit lower sensitivity of local currency prices to exchange rate fluctuations.
Latin America and the Caribbean Standardized Public Debt Database: Data as of December 2023
Authors:   Latin American and Caribbean Public Debt Management Specialists Group
Published: January 2025

This database compiles currrent standardized statistics on sovereign debt issuances for the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region and contains biannual data starting in 2006 through December 2023. Sovereign debt data is classified by legislation, creditor, currency, and maturity, among other areas, for 26 LAC countries. The availability of valid, comparable, and standardized public debt data is essential for the implementation of sound policies. As such, at the core of the LAC Debt Group initiative is the development of a standardized sovereign debt database to help debt managers, policymakers, and other actors of financial markets analyze the evolution and composition of public debt in the region and conduct cross-country comparisons. The data are provided by LAC public debt offices in response to a questionnaire specifically designed to allow comparability of data. The questionnaire, whose response is non-compulsory, is intended to compile current standardized statistics for objective and homogeneous definitions of public debt.
Phytotherapeutic Potential of Desmostachya bipinnata (L.) Stapf. - A Narrative Review
Authors: Krishnasamy Nitya , Ramadoss Ramya , Veeramuthu Ashokkumar , Yadalam Pradeepkumar , Amberkar Vikram S. , Niranjan Kochli Channappa
Published: January 2025

Oral cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in India. It is mostly caused by radiation exposure, genetics, alcohol and cigarette use, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections, along with other factors. Even with the latest developments in the identification and management of oral cancer, patients’ quality of life is still gravely impaired. A potentially beneficial adjunctive therapy to lessen the side effects of conventional medicines is traditional medicine. For centuries, plant extracts have been employed in the treatment of numerous diseases, including cancer and conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. Numerous pharmacological activities of the Dharba plant, Desmostachya bipinnate, have been demonstrated, notably antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. Phytochemicals, found in these plants, are bioactive substances with therapeutic effects for a variety of ailments.
Investigation of hygrothermal behavior of a novel bio-based panel: Experiment and numerical simulation
Authors: Zhou Yaping , Trabelsi Abdelkrim , Xiang Li , El Mankibi Mohamed
Published: January 2025

Straw composites, owing to their low carbon footprint and favorable hygrothermal properties, are becoming a promising alternative insulation material for buildings in order to promote energy saving and occupants’ comfort. However, the heat and moisture characteristics of straw composites at the material scale and under steady-state condition are insufficient for a thorough assessment of their performance as a building component in actual service conditions. This study focused on the hygrothermal performance of a novel bio-based wall made with a rice straw–alginate composite material. The temperature and relative humidity profiles within the wall were monitored under various boundary conditions. The inverse analysis method was proposed to determine liquid water permeability. In in a dynamic test, compared with the model of coupled heat-and-moisture transfer (CHM), the transient heat transfer model predicted temperature profiles with higher errors and underestimated total heat flux by up to 30.6%. Also, under the dynamic condition, the CHM model with liquid water transport showed decreased mean absolute errors by 61%, 57% and 8% at depths of 28 mm, 36 mm and 64 mm, respectively, compared with those predicted by the CHM model without liquid water transport. Both vapor transport and liquid transport seemed to be essential when modeling thermal transfer and moisture transfer through the wall.
8-11 Yaş Arası Çocuklarda 8 Haftalık Fiziksel Etkinlik Programının Motor Beceriler Üzerindeki Etkisi
Authors: Çabuk Salih , Canyurt Ferhat , Turan Murat , Ulupınar Süleyman , Asan Selim , Savaş Buğra Çağatay , Bedir Deniz , Sevindik Aktaş Buket , Mavibaş Muhammet , Gençoğlu Cebrail , Öget Furkan , Yılmaz Eda , Özdemir Elanur , Çeçen Resul , Özbay Serhat
Published: January 2025

Amaç: Bu araştımanın amacı, 8 haftalık fiziksel etkinlik programının 8-11 yaş arası çocuklarda motor beceriler üzerindeki etkilerini incelemektir.
Yöntem: Araştırmaya 19 çocuk (11 erkek, 8 kız) gönüllü olarak katılmıştır. Katılımcılara, programın öncesinde ve sonrasında vücut ağırlığı, boy uzunluğu, aktif sıçrama yüksekliği, Illinois çeviklik, otur-uzan esneklik, flamingo denge, 5, 10, 20 ve 30m sprint (S5m, S10m, S20m ve S30m) testleri uygulanmıştır. Fiziksel etkinlik programı, temel motor becerilere yönelik egzersizler, düşük yoğunluklu aktiviteler, anaerobik çalışmalar, dinamik ısınma, denge ve koordinasyon egzersizleri, algı ve reaksiyon çalışmaları içermektedir.
Bulgular: Program sonrasında boy uzunluğu (p< 0,001, %Δ= 0,49, d= 0,078), vücut kütle indeksi (VKİ, p = 0,006, %Δ = -1,93, d= -0,129), aktif sıçrama yüksekliği (p< 0,001, %Δ= 5,02, d= 0,195), Illinois çeviklik testi (p< 0,001, %Δ= -5,07, d= -0,502), otur-uzan esneklik testi (p< 0,001, %Δ= 5,21, d= 0,227), flamingo denge testi (p< 0,001, %Δ= -18,61, d= -0,461), S5m (p< 0,001, %Δ= -2,05; d= -0,273), S10m (p< 0,001, %Δ= -1,18, d= -0,193), S20m (p= 0,005, %Δ= -0,63, d= -0,083) ve S30m (p= 0,011, %Δ= -0,74, d= -0,104) değerleri ile program öncesi değerler arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklar olduğunu göstermiştir
Sonuç: Belirlenen süre boyunca yapılandırılmış fiziksel etkinlik programına katılımın 8-11 yaş arası çocukların sıçrama yüksekliği, çeviklik, esneklik, denge ve sprint becerilerini geliştirmede etkili olduğu bulunmuştur.
Intimate Partner Violence, Health, and Relationship Satisfaction Among Arab American Women
Authors: Durante Katherine A. , Tadros Eman , Zayed Hanan
Published: January 2025

Experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization/survivorship and the health and well-being of Arab American women remain understudied despite a growing U.S. Arab population. This study examines 164 Arab American women in relationships and their experiences with IPV, self-rated physical and mental health, and relationship satisfaction. Analyses revealed three key findings: (a) IPV victimization is negatively associated with self-rated physical health (including composite, injury, and sexual coercion measures) and relationship satisfaction (including composite, injury, physical assault, and sexual coercion measures), but a negative relationship with mental health has only limited support (i.e., injury measure), (b) Christian and Muslim respondents reported overall similar levels of IPV victimization and physical and mental health, and (c) Muslim women reported lower relationship satisfaction, independent from IPV experiences. The findings reaffirm the call for culturally responsive and tailored programming aimed at eradicating or reducing IPV within Arab American communities. Moreover, increasing research on Arab American women can be an important resource for clinicians supporting this community.
The Political Economy of Taxation in Somalia: Historical Legacies, Informal Institutions, and Political Settlements
Authors: van den Boogaard Vanessa , Isak Najibullah Nor
Published: January 2025

This paper investigates the political economy of weak taxation in Somalia, tracing the historical, institutional, and political factors that underpin the country’s low tax-to-GDP ratio of approximately 2 per cent. Challenging conventional narratives that attribute Somalia’s weak tax capacity solely to state collapse and conflict, the study situates contemporary challenges within a broader historical context of pre- and post-colonial governance structures, reliance on trade taxes, and institutionalised informality. Drawing on qualitative data from the federal government and states and comparative insights from Somaliland, the paper examines how fragmented tax authority, elite bargains, and informal tax negotiations hinder centralised tax systems. It highlights the role of political settlements in shaping the state’s limited capacity and willingness to tax, with elites enjoying limited enforcement of tax laws in exchange for their role in maintaining political stability and support. The analysis argues that technocratic tax reforms often fail in conflict-affected states due to their inability to address underlying power dynamics and informal institutions. Instead, it advocates for politically-aligned reforms that account for entrenched elite interests and historical legacies. By contextualising Somalia’s taxation challenges within a political settlement framework, the study contributes to broader debates on state-building, revenue mobilisation, and governance in fragile states.
Magyar markerek nyomában az Irtis mentén
Authors: Németh Endre , Jávorszky Balázs , Fehér Tibor , Kushkumbaev Aibolat K.
Published: January 2025

While most researchers put the early Hungarians into the vicinity of the Southern Urals in the few centuries before they entered written history, it is still open what was before, how this core formed, where they had come from. In this study we identify with genetic comparison a possible microregion along the Irtysh as a point of departure for at least some components of the early tribal core. We also review relevant archaeological research and show that some studies have identified essentially the same microregion.
Phobia situations increase body sway in young adults
Authors: Simieli Lucas , Moretto Gabriel F. , Silveira-Ciola Aline P. , Pereira Vinícius A. I. , Costa Elisa C. , Barbieri Fabio A.
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND: Recent studies have analyzed the influence of emotional state. However, most of these studies employed questionnaires exclusively and were conducted outside the context of the phobic episode.
AIM: The study aimed to investigate how phobia interferes with body sway in younger adults.
METHOD: Thirty-seven adults participated in the study and underwent a postural control assessment in which participants should maintain an upright static position while watching a video. They performed three conditions: pre-phobia, which involved viewing neutral images; phobia phase, which involved viewing images based on the previous phobia and fear questionnaire; and post-phobia phase, which involved viewing neutral images. Body sway was measured using a Vicon Motion System® - 200 Hz. Three passive markers were positioned on pre-determined anatomical landmarks of the body. The following parameters were analyzed: anterior-posterior and medial-lateral amplitude, mean velocity and displacement, and the entire oscillation trajectory.
RESULTS: The ANOVA indicated the effect of phobia by analyzing the conditions of anterior-posterior displacement (F2,22 = 10.067, p <0.001) and mean velocity (F2,22 = 11.142, p <0.001). The phobia condition showed higher anterior-posterior displacement and mean velocity values than the pre- and post-phobia conditions (p <0.001).
CONCLUSION: The findings indicated an increase in body sway in phobia situations, suggesting that individuals should avoid situations requiring balance when exposed to phobic stimuli.
A intermidialidade e a arte contemporânea
Authors: Gasperi Marcelo Rocco , Egoshi Jéssica Seina
Published: January 2025

Esta pesquisa analisa a intermidialidade na cena contemporânea, tendo como estudo de caso o espetáculo virtual “A Arte de Encarar o Medo” (2020) da companhia Os Satyros. Tal trabalho é parte da trilogia distópica apresentada durante o período da pandemia de COVID-19. Para isso, o artigo se apoia no conceito de intermidialidade em diferentes vertentes de linguagem (Clüver, 2012), (Rajewsky, 2012), cujos desdobramentos são brevemente descritos e analisados desde o teatro moderno até à cena contemporânea desembocando, assim, no teatro virtual em período de isolamento social.
Resilience of Smallholder Palm Oil Farmers in Sidomulyo Village, South Sumatra
Authors: Robi'a Al Adawiyah  , Aditiya Rahadiyand , Rizky Maulana , Humairah  , Robby Syauqi Ridlo
Published: January 2025

The size of agricultural land ownership is a crucial asset for farmers in achieving abundant harvests. Smallholder Palm Oil Plantations are owned by farmers with limited harvest scales. Small farmers often face challenges in meeting their daily needs and acquiring agricultural inputs. This dilemma in the lives of small farmers prompted the researcher to delve deeper into their existence and the strategies they can employ to create economic resilience. This study adopts a qualitative case study approach to investigate the phenomenon in depth. The findings indicate that small farmers owning less than 2 hectares of land need to enhance their capacity to optimize available resources. Additionally, the minimal agricultural yields necessitate the development of new economic sectors and innovations in sustainable agricultural systems.
The Stages Of Community Organization Based On Tuberculosis Survivors In Jember Regency
Authors: Risma Melati Triska Ayunda , Adi Prasetyo Franciscus , Poerwanti Sari Dewi
Published: January 2025

This research investigates the stages of organizing tuberculosis survivor-based communities in Jember Regency. Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) survivors possess empathy and a sense of urgency due to their personal experiences with the impact of DR-TB. These survivors have established a community-based organization to support DR-TB patients. The location was determined using purposive area sampling. Research informants are categorized into two groups: primary informants (chairperson, representative, and treasurer) and additional informants (DR-TB patients). Data collection techniques included non-participatory observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The findings of this study indicate that the eight stages of organizing Sekawan’s TB community significantly enhance the quality and capacity of community resources, expand the community's presence, and build trust among the public and stakeholders. Moreover, the community's efforts effectively reduce stigma and discrimination against patients, improve patient welfare and recovery rates, and serve as a source of education and support for patients and their families.
Examining the Role of Local Media in Political Communication during the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Elections: A Case Study in Bima City
Authors: Tasrif  , Haeril
Published: January 2025

This research investigates the role of local media in political communication during the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Elections in Bima City, focusing on how accessible information affects candidate electability. It highlights challenges faced by local media, including political bias that undermines reporting objectivity and how shifts in political party support alter public perceptions. The study aims to assess how local media presents political information and its impact on public participation, as well as how local media adapt to the digital age through social media engagement by politicians. Findings indicate that local media significantly enhance political education and public involvement, although issues regarding independence and neutrality persist. While local media effectively disseminate information about candidates and their programs, biases can sway public opinion and impact democratic quality. The research concludes that improving professionalism and commitment to balanced journalism principles is essential for fostering a more transparent and accountable democratic process.
What Is Caring for a Client After Religious Disaffiliation, From the Perspective of Care Professionals
Authors: Björkmark Maria , Nynäs Peter , Nyholm Linda
Published: January 2025

Leaving a religious community may, under certain circumstances, lead to significant changes in an individual’s life. The aim of this caring science study was to gain a deeper understanding of what caring for a client after religious disaffiliation is from the perspective of care professionals. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine care professionals working in psychiatric care and were analyzed through a qualitative content analysis. Caring for a client after religious disaffiliation is described as having someone who walks beside, part of the way, and the results are presented in five categories. Having a holistic view as a care professional implies seeing and caring for the whole human being, including spiritual dimensions.
Women Surviving Breast Cancer: A Qualitative Study Using the Nursing Situation
Authors: Yimmee Suchawadee , Liehr Patricia
Published: January 2025

This qualitative study guided by the nursing as caring theory used nursing situations for data gathering to explore breast cancer survivorship. Eight women described survivorship focusing on a past–present–future perspective. Data analysis was completed using Giorgi’s phenomenological method. The overall essence of survivorship was sorting priorities to move forward with purpose, an idea that is closely aligned with the concept of personhood from nursing as caring. Consistent with extant literature, participants described emotional turmoil, engaging in life with realistic optimism, and appreciating systems of support. The potential of using nursing situations as a data-gathering research resource was affirmed through this work.
Seeing the Field: Applying Watson’s Unitary Caring Science to Discern Racism
Authors: Freborg Kaija , Chalmers LaTonia Clark
Published: January 2025

Raising unitary consciousness is fundamental in critical social praxis as the nursing profession grapples with its past and present relationships with racism. Watson’s Unitary Caring Science guides nurses to embody a practice that uplifts compassionate care and champions human dignity and belonging. However, contradiction resounds and persists; racial discrimination cannot exist simultaneously with unitary caring moments. An examination of how White comfort and White supremacy influence the Caritas–Veritas Field and a consideration of how nursing’s perceived caring ideology could act as a barrier to racial justice praxis are provided. By answering Watson’s call to see the field, move beyond the ego-self, and build positionality-informed consciousness to disrupt racism within caring moments, nurses can be better aligned with the ethical and moral standards of the profession.
Influence of Technology Adoption on Operational Performance of Medium Banks During Covid-19 Pandemic in Moshi Municipality, Tanzania
Authors: Mosha Haika Geofrey , Mayala Nyanjige Mbembela , Onyancha Hezron
Published: January 2025

Information technology (IT) has transformed the banking industry and the outbreak of the Covid-19 accelerated the trend making the issue of IT adoption more relevant than ever. This study examines the influence of technology adoption on operational performance of medium commercial banks in Moshi Municipality in Tanzania to include Mkombozi Bank, Uchumi Commercial Bank and Akiba Commercial Bank. A concurrent research design with a mixed methods approach was used where utilization of the qualitative and quantitative data was employed. The population of the study was 63 employees of the three banks and the sample size was determined through census technique as the population size was small. Primary data was collected from the respondents while secondary data was collected from the annual report of the year 2019/20 to 2022/2023. For validity of the instrument, face to face and content validity was used while reliability was done through a test-retest process of the instrument. As for data analysis, descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis was done to test the influence of technology adoption during COVID 19 pandemic on the operational efficiency of commercial banks in the study area. Findings of the study has shown that debit cards, credit cards, mobile banking and Point of Sale (POS) has positive influence on net profit margin at p-values less than 0.05 while credit cards and debit cards has negative influence on operational efficiency of the studied banks. It is concluded from the study that debit cards, credit cards, internet banking, mobile banking and POS have a positive influence on the net profit margin. Similarly debit cards and credit cards have a negative influence on operating expenses ratio. It is recommended that; banks should take advantage of the technologies to expand their net profit margins while they should be careful with the debit cards and credit cards regarding the operational efficiency of the banks
E-Tax Module as a Suitable Media in Accounting Learning
Authors: Nirbita Betanika Nila , Norviana Syahida , Jannah Lu'lu'ul
Published: January 2025

Income Tax Reform Law Number 7 of 2021 concerning Harmonization of Tax Regulations was implemented on January 1, 2022. This means that tax material has also undergone changes. This change is not supported by the existence of effective learning media. This research aims to determine the suitability of the media that will be used in the taxation learning process. The research is research and development with 4D Models, but in this research, there are restrictions on research procedures to product feasibility tests. The media feasibility test is carried out through validation to material, language, media, and practitioners experts, initial feasibility tests and broad feasibility tests. The media feasibility test consists of material, media, language and practitioner validation tests involving various experts in their respective fields. Based on the validation results of experts (material experts, media experts, language experts and practitioner experts), the ETM teaching material media (E-Tax Module) was declared valid and suitable for use as a Taxation learning media. Apart from assessments from experts, the ETM (E-Tax Module) teaching material media was tested on students which included limited trials and extensive trials. The results of limited trials and extensive trials stated that the ETM (E-Tax Module) media was declared valid and suitable as a tax learning medium. So based on these two assessments it can be concluded that the ETM (E-Tax Module) media is declared valid and appropriate as a Taxation learning media.
Sustainable Performance of Village-Owned Enterprises through Social Capital with an Integrated Quality Management Approach
Authors: Prasetya Bangun Putra
Published: January 2025

The existence of sustainable BUMDes is indispensable to mobilizing the potential of the village and helping poverty alleviation efforts. The purpose of this study is to determine the role of social capital in mediating between integrated quality management and performance sustainability. The approach in this study uses quantitative. The population and sample in this study are BUMDes located in Kulon Progo Regency, D.I. Yogyakarta with a total of 87 BUMDes according to data from the Community Empowerment and Village Empowerment, Population Control and Family Planning Office (DPMKPPKB) of Kulon Progo Regency. The analysis uses SEM. The result of this study is that social capital is able to mediate two variables between Integrated Quality Management and Sustainability Performance
Aktivitas Antioksidan Masker Gel Peel-Off dari Fraksi Etil Asetat Daun Salam (Zyzygium polyanthum (Wight.) Walp.) dengan Metode ABTS
Authors: Lukita Marie Eksanti , Dhurhania Crescentiana Emy , Andriani Disa
Published: January 2025

Latar Belakang: Fraksi etil asetat daun salam mengandung senyawa flavonoid, alkaloid, dan tanin, dengan aktivitas antioksidan paling kuat, pada kategori sangat kuat, daripada fraksi n-heksan dan fraksi airnya. Kandungan antioksidan sangat penting untuk menjaga kesehatan kulit wajah secara topikal, sehingga mampu menghambat terjadinya kerusakan yang disebabkan oleh proses oksidasi radikal bebas. Salah satu sediaan topikal yang dinilai sangat praktis dan efektif dalam perawatan kuit wajah adalah masker gel peel-off.
Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui konsentrasi fraksi etil asetat daun salam (Zyzygium polyanthum (Wight.) Walp.) yang mampu menghasilkan masker gel peel-off dengan karakteristik fisik yang baik disertai dengan aktivitas antioksidan yang paling kuat.
Metode: Ekstraksi dilakukan secara maserasi, dilanjutkan fraksinasi dengan teknik partisi cair-cair hingga diperoleh fraksi n-heksan, fraksi etil asetat, dan fraksi air. Fraksi etil asetat daun salam digunakan untuk membuat masker gel peel-off dengan variasi konsentrasi 0,5%, 1%, dan 1,5%, kemudian dilakukan uji karakteristik fisik dan aktivitas antioksidan dengan metode ABTS.
Hasil: Seluruh formula masker gel peel-off dengan berbagai variasi konsentrasi fraksi etil asetat daun salam mampu memenuhi persyaratan karakteristik fisik yang baik, meliputi organoleptis, pH, daya sebar, daya lekat, viskositas, ketahanan lipat, dan waktu mengering. Aktivitas antioksidan yang paling efektif diperoleh pada masker gel peel-off dengan fraksi etil asetat daun salam sebesar 1,5% dengan nilai IC50 46,6954 ppm dan kuersetin sebagai pembanding memiliki nilai IC50 17,5809 ppm.
Kesimpulan: Fraksi etil asetat daun salam pada konsentrasi 1,5 % mampu menghasilkan masker gel peel-off dengan karakteristik fisik yang baik disertai dengan aktivitas antioksidan pada kategori sangat kuat.
Kata Kunci : Daun salam, masker gel peel-off, antioksidan.
Description of a Current Outbreak of Mycoplasma Pneumonia in the United States
Authors: Raghuram Anupama , Furmanek Stephen , Chandler Thomas , Rashid Salwa , Mattingly William , Ramirez Julio
Published: January 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant decline in Mycoplasma pneumoniae was observed. However, M. pneumoniae reemerged globally in 2023. Here we describe a current outbreak of M. pneumoniae infections in the United States (US). More than 287 million patient records from all 50 states in the US were reviewed to identify patients with a M. pneumoniae diagnosis between January 1, 2017, and September 30, 2024. A C-chart was created by calculating the mean and standard error (SE) of cases during the pre-COVID-19 pandemic period, with the upper control limit (UCL) set at 3 SE above the mean. The presence of an outbreak was defined as counts above the UCL. Cumulative excess cases were used to estimate the magnitude of the outbreak, and the fold increase was calculated. A US outbreak of M. pneumoniae began at the end of 2023, resulting in 9,708 excess cases corresponding to a 9.0-fold increase over the baseline UCL. The outbreak is ongoing and is affecting both children and adults, including patients with M. pneumoniae community-acquired pneumonia requiring hospitalization. The current US outbreak of M. pneumoniae has significant implications for the management of patients with respiratory infections during the current pneumonia season.
Numerical Analysis and Post-Fire Performance Assessment of a Novel T-Stub Enhanced ConXtech® ConXL™ Moment Connection Preprint
Authors: Thongchom Chanachai , Ghamari Ali , Jiménez Rios Alejandro , Karimi Imran
Published: January 2025

Box columns are widely recognized for their satisfactory performance in structural applications; however, their fabrication complexity, particularly due to the use of continuity plates, remains a significant drawback. The ConXtech® ConXL™ (referred as ConXL hereafter) moment connection addresses this limitation, offering advantages such as improved industrialization process and construction quality. The elimination of continuity plates accelerates the construction processes and simplifies inspections, making it a widely recognized solution. This study proposes an innovative enhancement to the ConXL connection by incorporating a T-stub for application with unfilled box columns. The enhanced connection is analyzed through parametric and numerical investigations, with a particular focus on its post-fire behavior in comparison to the conventional ConXL connection. Results indicate that all types of ConXL connections maintain stable hysteresis curves, even at elevated temperatures of up to 600 °C. These connections achieve rotations exceeding 0.04 radians without forming plastic hinges, confirming their suitability for use in special moment frames. Additionally, the incorporation of the T-stub significantly enhances the performance of the ConXL connection, especially under high-temperature conditions. Comparative analysis revealed that the T-stub increased the connections’ ultimate strength by factors of 1.08, 1.11, 1.10, and 1.87 at temperatures of 0, 200, 400, and 600 °C, respectively. Predictive equations for the behavior of the enhanced system are proposed, offering a practical tool for structural design and analysis practitioners.
Evaluation of GDF15 Significance as a Biomarker in Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Romanowicz Aleksandra , Komisarek Oskar , Klimaszewska-Wiśniewska Anna , Antosik Paulina , Naglik Kacper , Czech Joanna , Wrzesiński Witold , Kodzik Marta , Grzanka Dariusz , Burduk Paweł
Published: January 2025

Background/Objectives:
Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) is a common malignancy with unsatisfactory survival rates, highlighting the need for reliable biomarkers to improve diagnosis and prognosis. Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15), a protein implicated in various cancers, has not been thoroughly investigated in LSCC. This study aimed to evaluate the significance of GDF15 expression in LSCC and its potential clinical implications.
Methods:
We analyzed archival tissue samples from 65 LSCC patients using immunohistochemistry and evaluated GDF15 expression profiles from the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) datasets. Statistical analyses included Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and Cox proportional hazards regression to assess the correlation between GDF15 expression, clinicopathological variables, and survival outcomes.

Results:
GDF15 expression showed no significant difference between tumor and adjacent normal tissues. However, in the tissue macroarray (TMA) cohort, high GDF15 expression was significantly associated with lower TNM stage and less advanced pT status. Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed that high GDF15 expression correlated with poorer overall survival in the TMA cohort but not in the TCGA or GEO datasets. Multivariable analysis identified GDF15 as an independent prognostic factor for disease-free survival in LSCC.
Conclusions:
Our findings suggest that GDF15 may serve as a prognostic biomarker in LSCC, particularly in early-stage disease. Further research is warranted to validate these results and explore GDF15's potential as a therapeutic target, contributing to improved patient management.
Lymph Node Yield and Lymph Node Ratio for Prognosis of Long-Term Survival in Gastric Carcinoma
Authors: Jannasch Olof , Schwanz Martin , Otto Ronny , Mik Michal , Lippert Hans , Mroczkowski Pawel
Published: January 2025

Background: Lymphadenectomy is fundamental part of surgical strategy in patients with gastric cancer. Lymph node (LN) status is a key point in assessment of prognosis in gastric cancer. The LN ratio (LNR) - number of positive LNs / number of sampled LNs, offers a new approach for predicting survival. The aim of the study was to find factors affecting LN yield and the impact of LNR on 5-year survival. Methods: Prospective multicentre quality assurance study. Only LN-positive patients were included in the LNR calculations. Results: 4946 patients from 149 hospitals were enrolled. The inclusion criteria were met by 1884 patients. Patients were divided into two groups: Group 1 (<16 LN) 456 patients and Group 2 (≥16 LN) 1428 patients. The multivariate analysis found G2 (OR 1.98; 95%CI 1.11-3.54), G3 (OR 2.15; 95%CI 1.212-3.829), UICC-stage II (OR 1.44; 95%CI 1.01-2.06) and III (OR 1.71; 95%CI 1.14-2.57), age <70 (OR 1.818 95%CI 1.19-2.78) and female gender ( OR 1.37; 95%CI 1.00-1.86) as independent factors of ≥16 LN yield. Patients with a LNR≥0.4 have a lower probability of survival (p=0.039 and <0.001) than patients with LNR=0.1. Patients with UICC-II have a lower probability of survival than UICC-I (p=0.023). Age 70-80 (p=0.045) and >80 years (p=0.003) were negative prognostic factors for long-term survival. Conclusion: Long-term survival is directly related to adequate lymphadenectomy. LNR could be superior to pN-stage for estimating survival, and adds remarkable nuances in prognosis compared to UICC-stage. LNR also appears valid, even in the case of insufficient LN yield.
A Self-Configurable Bus Network Topology based on LoRa nodes for the Transmission of Data and Alarm Messages in Power Line Monitoring Systems
Authors: Alorda-Ladaria Bartomeu , Pons Marta , Isern Eugeni
Published: January 2025

Power transmission lines transfer energy between power plants and substations by means of a linear chain of towers. These towers are often situated over extensive distances, sometimes in regions that are difficult to access. Wireless sensor networks present a viable solution for monitoring these long chains of towers due to their wide coverage, ease of installation, and cost-effectiveness. The proposed LoRaBUS approach implements and analyses the benefits of a linear topology using a mixture of LoRa and LoRaWAN protocols. This approach is designed to enable automatic detection of nearby nodes, optimize energy consumption, and provide a prioritized transmission mode in emergency situations. On remote, hard-to-reach towers, a prototype fire protection system was implemented and tested. The results demonstrate that LoRaBUS creates a self-configurable linear topology which proves advantageous for installation processes, node maintenance and troubleshooting node failures. In addition, energy consumption is effectively managed by dynamically adjusting the transmission power based on the detected channel quality and the distance to the nearest neighbor node.
Effect of Selected Fibers on Mortar Parameters
Authors: Kotwa Anna
Published: January 2025

The optimal use of fibers in construction brings tangible benefits, and in many cases even makes it possible to overcome the limitations of traditional reinforcement. Concrete with dispersed reinforcement belongs to the group of special concretes, which are characterized by special properties, i.e. resistance to the formation of cracks and fractures, higher fatigue resistance, as well as higher tensile and shear strength. Increasing demands on structural components have forced contractors to look for innovative solutions. This means that a mixture of only three ingredients doesn't really exist anymore. Selected chemical admixtures and mineral additives are being added to concretes, as well as various types of dispersed reinforcement. The use of fibers significantly improves selected properties of concretes. Therefore, an attempt was made to compare the rheological characteristics and parameters of hardened mortars with selected types of fibers that are generally available on the market. In the literature we can find a lot of research on concrete modification. In contrast, knowledge of the use of fibres in construction mortars is to a much lesser extent. The aim of the study was to determine the physico-mechanical parameters of mortars with the addition of steel, glass and basalt fibres. The effects of fibre addition on the compressive and flexural strength, water absorption and capillary rise of mortars were studied. The rheological characteristics of the mortars, i.e. consistency and bulk density, were also studied. Compressive and flexural strength were tested after 7, 28 and 56 days, while capillary rise and saturation were tested after 28 days of maturation. Relationships were developed for the mortars tested between compressive strength and flexural strength, as well as absorbability and capillary rise. A full statistical analysis was performed for two parameters, i.e. compressive strength and capillary rise. The flexural strength at each test time is definitely influenced by the type of dispersed reinforcement used in the mortar. In the absorption and capillary rise tests, each type of fibre in the mortar results in a reduced weight gain in contact with water.