bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The presence of Pentecostalism in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa
Authors: Mashabela James K.
Published: January 2025

Background: Pentecostalism in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (ELCSA) is profoundly believed, strong and alive. In ELCSA, the Holy Spirit is affirmed and gives power to believers as the gracious gift that sustains and enables the very church to perform its duties of worshipping God, healing, preaching and meeting other spiritual needs. The Holy Spirit is actively acknowledged and worshipped as a gracious Spirit.Aim: The objective of this current study is to reflect on the scope of the work of the Holy Spirit in the ELCSA.Setting: The article discusses the role of the Holy Spirit within a context of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa.Methods: A collection of secondary sources such as books and journals, and primary data such as unpublished papers, minutes and other documents are analysed within a qualitative method.Results: Findings of the study include the fact that the ELCSA traces its practices of Pentecostalism from scripture and sacraments. Circuit Easter conferences and revivals attracted people for ELCSA membership growth.Conclusion: The Holy Spirit has entrusted the Evangelical Lutheran Church to contribute to the Pentecostalism phenomenon.Contribution: The study contributes to how the ELCSA had an impact in Christianity by embracing the Holy Spirit and Pentecostalism. Some basic topics of the doctrine of Pneumatology are discussed in relation to the ecumenical creeds and Book of Concord.
Pattern of Serum Protein Electrophoresis: Advances in Laboratory Medicine
Authors: Solanki Akshita Singh , Sharma Nitin , Thadani Deepa
Published: January 2025

Serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) is an inexpensive laboratory technique employed to evaluate various serum proteins. SPE is used to identify the patients with clinical disorders of proteins such as multiple myeloma (MM), monoclonal and polyclonal gammopathy, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, inflammation (acute and chronic), malignant tumours, iron deficiencies (anaemia) and α-1 anti-trypsin deficiency. Monoclonal gammopathy is termed as the homogeneous increased production of immunoglobulins(Igs) of one cell line. These Igs are termed as paraproteins. The change in the concentration of individual protein is termed dysproteinaemia. In monoclonal gammopathy, a homogeneous spike-like peak is observed in the gamma-globulin zone, named as ‘M-Band’. An increased concentration of para-proteins in plasma is found in around 10% cases of Waldenström’s macroglobulinaemia, lymphoma and leukaemia and in around 60% cases of multiple myeloma and plasmacytoma. In contrast to monoclonal gammopathy, polyclonal gammopathy (hypergammaglobulinaemia) is referred as the heterogeneous increase in the synthesis of Ig of more than one cell line. It is associated with chronic liver disease, kidney disease, autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis and lupus) and light chain myelomas. Unfortunately, SPE is an underused technique due to lack of knowledge in interpreting the results. The review discusses the common problems associated with the interpretation of SPE.
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy for Benign Non-functioning Kidneys: A Comprehensive Study on Efficacy, Outcomes and Clinical Implications at Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla
Authors: Negi Kapil Dev , Nagesh Bhartendu , Verma Devender
Published: January 2025

Background:

Laparoscopic nephrectomy, a minimally invasive surgical technique for kidney removal, has transformed urological surgery since the 1990s. This approach offers numerous benefits over traditional open surgery, including reduced post-operative pain, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of laparoscopic nephrectomy for benign non-functioning kidneys at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla.

Materials and Methods:

This observational study was conducted from July 2018 to June 2019, involving 20 patients with benign non-functioning kidneys due to stone disease, pelviureteric junction narrowing, renal tuberculosis and chronic pyelonephritis. Comprehensive pre-operative evaluations were performed, and patients underwent laparoscopic nephrectomy using the transperitoneal route. Data on surgical duration, blood loss, CO2 usage, complications and post-operative recovery were meticulously recorded and analysed.

Results:

The study included 20 patients, predominantly female (65%) and aged between 25 and 50 years (70%). Laparoscopic nephrectomy was successfully performed in 60% of cases, while 35% required conversion to open surgery. The mean operative time for successful laparoscopic nephrectomies was 103.7 min, with significantly lower blood loss (145 mL) compared to open surgery (350 mL, P = 0.003). Post-operative recovery was faster in the laparoscopic group, with 90% resuming oral intake within 1–2 days and 55% returning to normal activities within 30 days (P = 0.0072). The overall complication rate was 30%, including 10% major complications. Late presentations were attributed to a lack of awareness, financial constraints and reliance on quack treatments.

Conclusion:

Laparoscopic nephrectomy at IGMC Shimla demonstrated significant advantages over open surgery, including reduced operative time, blood loss, post-operative pain and faster recovery. The findings support the adoption of laparoscopic techniques as the preferred method for managing benign non-functioning kidneys in a tertiary care setting. However, the cost of disposable equipment and challenges in managing pyonephrotic and xanthogranulomatous kidneys necessitate careful patient selection and pre-operative planning.
Revitalizing Image Retrieval: AI Enhancement and Metaheuristic Algorithm Adaptation
Authors: Pichaimani Kumaravel , Kannan S. Thabasu
Published: January 2025

INTRODUCTION: In recent years, development of digital technology has led to number of images, which can be stored in digital format. However, searching and retrieval of images in large image DB (Database) is a mammoth task. Therefore, different image retrieval techniques have been used for retrieving the suitable images, which includes retrieval of images using keywords or annotations, however, these methods are considered to be time consuming and leads to imprecise outcome.
OBJECTIVES: Therefore Effective and precise retrieval of suitable images from huge DB can thrived by utilizing CBIR (Content Based Image Retrieval) system. However, incorporation of CBIR in most existing studies resulted in low accuracy for IR. So, proposed model incorporates Modified ResNet50 (M-ResNet50) and VGG 16 model for feature extraction in order to extract the best features as M-ResNet50 utilizes extra dense layers which aids in better feature extraction process.
METHODS: After feature extraction, the features are fused using PCA and fed to Modified PSO (M-PSO) model for obtaining optimized features since M-PSO is fast and aids in selecting optimal features after processing from insignificant features that primarily set the preferred number of necessary features.
RESULTS: Moreover, M-PSO require less parameters to tune instead of a huge number of parameters by incorporating K parameters of KNN algorithm in order to find the nearest images to Query Images (QI), thereby making the model appropriate for IR process with better similarity score.
CONCLUSION: The proposed model utilizes 8 different sun images at different intervals for IR process. Finally, the proposed model is evaluated by using several metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall and F1 score, besides the proposed model is compared with various existing models in order to evaluate the efficiency of the proposed model.
Spectrum for some quantum Markov semigroups describing $N$-particle systems evolving under a binary collision mechanism
Authors: Carlen Eric A. , Loss Michael
Published: January 2025

We compute the spectrum for a class of quantum Markov semigroups describing systems of

N

particle interacting through a binary collision mechanism. These quantum Markov semigroups are associated to a novel kind of quantum random walk on a graph, with the graph structure arising naturally in the quantization of the classical Kac model, and we show that the spectrum of the generator of the quantum Markov semigroup is closely related to the spectrum of the Laplacian on the corresponding graph. For the direct analog of the original classical Kac model, we determine the exact spectral gap for the quantum generator. We also give a new and simple method for studying the spectrum of certain graph Laplacians.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers regarding breastfeeding and complementary feeding
Authors: Keen M , Gresse A
Published: January 2025

Mother’s appropriate, adequate feeding practices by mothers are important determinants in ensuring optimal health and well-being during infancy and early childhood. However, some mothers who visit public health clinics have minimal knowledge of breast- and complementary feeding.
This study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers regarding breastfeeding and weaning.
A purposefully selected sample of 200 mothers with children below two years of age in the Colesberg district, Northern Cape, participated. After consent, a questionnaire on infant and early childhood feeding was completed with the assistance of a fieldworker. Anthropometrical measurements were conducted on the children, followed by a 24-hour dietary recall, were done. The nutritional status of the children was analysed utilising the WHO Anthro Survey Analyser Tool. Microsoft Excel and IBM Social Sciences Statistics Data Editor Version 24 were used for analysis. Together with literature on infant and early childhood feeding, this data was utilised to compile an intervention key ring.
The findings indicated that mothers have good knowledge regarding infant feeding; however, their incorrect feeding practices do not reflect this. Significant associations between mothers’ practices and the nutritional status of their children were found. Qualitative research, such as focus groups, is necessary to investigate the possible challenges and explain why mothers are not practising their knowledge obtained regarding infant feeding.
Clima Organizacional y Satisfacción Laboral en Trabajadores de una Municipalidad, 2024
Authors: Ortega Pilco Diana Isabel , Campos Márquez Anita Jeanette
Published: January 2025

El estudio de investigación tuvo como objetivo principal analizar la relación entre el clima organizacional y la satisfacción laboral de los trabajadores de una Municipalidad. Utilizó una metodología cuantitativa-descriptiva de tipo transversal, correlacional y un diseño no experimental. La muestra consistió en 192 colaboradores, quienes completaron la encuesta de clima organizacional [EDCO] de Acero Yussef y la escala de satisfacción laboral SL-SPC de Sonia Palma Carrillo.Los resultados mostraron una correlación de Pearson de 0,517 entre el clima organizacional y la satisfacción laboral, indicando una relación positiva moderadamente fuerte entre ambas variables. Además, se encontró que el 54,7% de los colaboradores percibía un clima organizacional promedio. En cuanto a la satisfacción laboral, la mayoría la calificó como regular [79,2%]
Assessing Phytoremediation Potential of Aloe barbadensis, Chrysopogon zizanioides and Ocimum tenuiflorum for Sustainable Removal of Heavy Metals from Contaminated Soil
Authors: Sangeetha S. P. , Sona S. , Tapung Nabam , Kumar Abhishek , Kumar Suraj
Published: January 2025

India’s fast industrialization and population expansion have resulted in heavy metal accumulation from many operations, which has caused massive waste generation and poisoning of soils. Therefore, it is necessary to design reclamation to improve th T.Ne soil. Phytoremediation presents itself as a viable, economical, and environmentally sustainable solution to this problem. This study was carried out by using plants namely, aloe-vera (Aloe-Barbadensis), tulsi (Ocimum Tenuiflorium), and vetiver (Chrysopogon Zizanoides) plants which were planted in a simulated soil of Cd, Zn and Pb, for 4 weeks. The sample of plant and soil were taken in 9 different pots, (15 cm diameter and 25 cm height) among 9 potted soils one will be tested as a controlled sample. An aqueous solution of lead, cadmium and zinc were added separately to the dry soil samples. The moisture level of the soil was maintained to near field water capacity (35.6%) and equilibrated for two weeks. The saplings of vetiver grass, aloe vera and tulsi were selected and pruned (the shoots were originally 20 cm high and the roots 8 cm long), and then transplanted into the pots. The AAS test was conducted after 4 weeks of growing in simulated soil. Tulsi demonstrated the highest efficacy in reducing Zn concentrations from 300 mg/kg to 188.3 mg/kg, followed by vetiver (179.3 mg/kg) and Aloe vera (158.3 mg/kg). Similarly, for Pb, tulsi exhibited the most substantial reduction (from 600 mg/kg to 188.3 mg/kg), followed by vetiver (164.3 mg/kg) and Aloe vera (179.6 mg/kg). Regarding Cd, tulsi reduced concentrations from 80 mg/kg to 18.62 mg/kg, while vetiver achieved a 17.62 mg/kg reduction. The result highlights Tulsi’s superior remediation potential, attributed to its efficient heavy metal uptake and translocation mechanisms. Thus, using these plants in the phytoremediation process, the heavy metals are extracted more economically than other plants. This technique highlights the innate ability of hyper-accumulator plant species, which flourish in situations high in heavy metals, to extract contaminants from contaminated soil.
Fly Ash in Concrete Production: A Legal and Regulatory Review of Environmental Impacts
Authors: Nomani M. Z. M. , Shaquib Omair , Sharma Mansi
Published: January 2025

From 2016 to 2040, global energy demand is expected to increase by almost 50%. A substantial proportion of this expansion will remain concentrated in emerging economies, predominantly India and China. The energy demand, namely for coal, will increase due to reasons such as population growth, industrialization, and the remarkable expansion of the middle class. In India, the coal employed is categorized as low-grade and exhibits a notable ash content, ranging from 30 to 45 percent. Using lignite or coal in thermal power stations leads to generating a significant quantity of fly ash. The issues of controlling fly ash due to its propensity to cause air and water pollution must be addressed efficiently, especially given the large volume of ash produced and the environmental impact it causes in India. This article thoroughly examines Indian fly ash, encompassing its distinctive attributes, a wide array of uses, environmental ramifications, and regulatory structure. The volume of fly ash produced has experienced a significant rise in the last ten years, primarily because coal-fired thermal power plants are responsible for meeting more than 70% of the nation’s electricity demands. Currently, India is responsible for the production of about 180 million metric tonnes of fly ash. Moreover, this article provides a thorough examination of the global landscape about the manufacturing and utilization of fly ash, with a particular focus on India.
A Sustainable Approach Toward Food Security: Investigating the Effect of Intercropping on Soil Rhizospheric Activity, Weed Flora and Yield Attributes of Maize (Zea mays)
Authors: . Kritika , Singh Arshdeep , Sarkar Shimpy , Kaur Jaspreet
Published: January 2025

Maize is one of the staple food crops after wheat and rice crops. There is a reduction in the yield of maize due to biotic and abiotic factors. Due to more spacing in maize weeds are highly infested in the field which leads to reduced fertility of soil and sustainability. To maintain the fertility of soil and reduce the wastage of resources intercropping is the best option. By growing crops in between the rows of maize crops we can increase production and can achieve zero hunger. A field experiment was conducted at Lovely Professional University (Kharif 2022) to check the effect of black gram and French bean as intercrop in maize on weed flora, rhizospheric bacterial count, and yield parameters of maize. The experiment comprised 9 treatments i.e. Sole maize, Sole French bean and Sole black gram, Maize + French bean (1:1, 1:2, 1:3), Maize + black gram (1:1, 1:2, 1:3). Weed density and biomass recorded by quadrant 1 m2 method at 30 and 60 DAS (Days after sowing). Results of the study showed that minimum weed count of grasses (3.44, 3.26), sedges (3.13, 2.73), and BLW (Broad leaf weed) (3.26, 4.58) at 30 and 60 DAS recorded in those plots where intercropping of maize and black gram practiced in 1:3 proportion. Rhizospheric bacterial count viz. THB (total heterotrophic bacteria) (232.82), NRB (nitrate-reducing bacteria) (41.89), and NB (nitrifying bacteria) (161.86) were recorded highest in Maize + French bean 1:3 at 30 DAS. Whereas THB, NRB, and PSB (phosphate solubilizing bacteria) highest count recorded in Maize + Black gram 1:3 at 90 DAS. In the case of maize yield attributes maize + Black gram 1:2 gave the best result. Land Equivalent ratio and Maize Equivalent yield (2.23, 11671.03 kg.ha-1) were recorded maximum in those plots where Maize + Black gram 1:2 proportion was practiced. Intercropping can be used as an eco-friendly alternative to herbicides to reduce the weed population and infestation, which leads to maintaining soil fertility and enhancing sustainability.
Geopolymers as Supplementary Cementitious Materials to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Authors: Mushtaq A. , Ali S. , Chaudhry A. H. , Sial N. , Aslam M. , Batool H.
Published: January 2025

Geopolymers are an alternative and sustainable substitute for ordinary Portland cement (OPC) Geopolymers are being investigated as supplementary cementitious materials to lower carbon dioxide emissions in the building sector. To lower emissions, geopolymer concrete also improves the environment by substituting OPC with supplementary cementitious materials. In addition to keeping waste out of landfills, it produces lightweight, environmentally friendly building materials that fit the circular economy model. Geopolymer concrete reduces global warming as compared to traditional OPC concrete, offering sustainable solutions for construction applications and mitigating carbon dioxide emissions, thereby promoting sustainable development in the construction sector. In the building sector, geopolymer materials provide environmentally friendly substitutes for OPC materials by enhancing water absorption, lowering carbon dioxide emissions, and fostering environmental sustainability. In terms of mechanical qualities, robustness, and environmental sustainability, geopolymers have demonstrated encouraging outcomes.
Basis for Modern and Standardized Endodontic Therapy
Authors: Saad Abdelhamied Y
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this educative work was to evaluate the goal of endodontics, indications and contra-indications of endodontic treatment, criteria of success, causes of failure, as well as one appointment vs. multiple appointments therapy and prognosis. This teaching materials was collected from some endodontic text books, researches, internet, CrossRef, Google scholar database, Midline and from My personal educative materials to make a complete story concerning “Modern Endodontic Therapy”. The results demonstrated successful outcome with long term follow-up. It was concluded that careful clinical and radiographic examination should be performed, correct diagnosis and subsequent proper therapy should be achieved and long-term follow-up is required to obtain successful results.
TINJAUAN SOSIOLOGI HUKUM TERHADAP PENGGEREBEKAN KAMPUNG NARKOBA DAN IMPLIKASINYA BAGI MASYARAKAT KOTA MEDAN
Authors: Silalahi Dorthy Ulini , Agusmidah Agusmidah
Published: January 2025

Narkotika merupakan zat yang berasal dari tanaman maupun non-tanaman yang memberikan efek bahagia, tenang, dan rileks bagi penggunanya. Namun, penggunaan narkoba secara berlebihan menyebabkan kecanduan, ketergantungan, bahkan kematian. Penyalahgunaan narkotika kini telah meluas ke berbagai lapisan masyarakat tanpa memandang usia, status sosial, atau pekerjaan. Di Kota Medan, terutama di kawasan yang dikenal sebagai "Kampung Narkoba," penggunaan narkoba menjadi masalah sosial serius yang mempengaruhi stabilitas ekonomi dan kesejahteraan masyarakat setempat. Penggerebekan kampung narkoba oleh aparat menjadi salah satu upaya yang ditempuh untuk menekan peredaran narkoba. Meski mampu meningkatkan rasa aman sementara dan mengurangi aktivitas narkoba, pendekatan ini juga memiliki dampak negatif. Trauma sosial, ketidakstabilan ekonomi, serta potensi kekerasan yang terjadi dalam penggerebekan kerap dialami oleh warga yang tidak terlibat langsung, termasuk anak-anak. Dari perspektif sosiologi hukum, penegakan hukum represif tanpa dukungan rehabilitasi dan pemberdayaan ekonomi masyarakat tidak cukup efektif untuk mengatasi masalah narkoba secara berkelanjutan. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan kerjasama intensif antara masyarakat dan pemerintah melalui pendekatan yang holistik, yang mencakup edukasi, rehabilitasi, dan pemberdayaan ekonomi, untuk menciptakan lingkungan yang lebih sehat dan bebas narkoba di Kota Medan.
ANALISIS PERTIMBANGAN HUKUM TERHADAP ANAK PELAKU PEMBUNUHAN
Authors: Tambunan Naziria , Halawa Ardiyanus , Sinaga Lestari Victoria , Siregar Gomgom T.P
Published: January 2025

Permasalahan hukum yang akhir-akhir ini mengemuka di masyarakat adalah perbuatan pidana yang pelakunya tidak hanya orang dewasa namun dilakukan juga oleh anak yang umurnya kurang delapan belas (18) tahun.Adapun yang menjadi rumusan masalah yakni bagaimana aturan hukum mengenai pembunuhan menurut hukum di Indonesia, bagaimana penegakan hukum terhadap seorang anak yang melakukan pembunuhan, Apa pertimbangan hukum hakim dalam menjatuhkan putusannya (Nomor 05/Pid.Sus-Anak/2022/PnMedan.Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian yuridis normatif, data yang digunakan yaitu mengggunakan data sekunder dan data primer. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode kepustakaan, semua data yang sudah dikumpulkan dianalisis menggunakan metode analilis kualitatif.Hasil dari penelitian mengenai aturan hukum tentang pembunuhan diatur didalam hukum pidana. Penegakan hukum kepada seorang pelaku yang umurnya dibawah 18 (delapan belas) tahun diberikan pidana penjara. Analisis pertimbangan hukum terhadap anak pelaku pembunuhan studi kasus Nomor 05/Pid.Sus-Anak/2022/PN-Medan, terdakwa dinyatakan secara benar terbukti telah melakukan perbuatan pidana dan di vonis penjara selama 3 (tiga) tahun. Adapun saran dalam penelitian ini adalah seharusnya anak-anak mendapat pengajaran dan pengarahan agama ditengah-tengah keluarga sehingga dalam kehidupannya di jauhi dari 14 ANALISIS PERTIMBANGAN HUKUM TERHADAP ANAK PELAKU PEMBUNUHAN Ardiyanus Halawa 1), Naziria Tambunan 2), Lestari Victoria Sinaga 3), Gomgom T.P Siregar 4) perbuatan pembunuhan. Kepada majelis hakim supaya lebih mengedepankan keadilan baik kepada pelakunya pembunuhan maupun kepada korban pembunuhan.
PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN PENYIDIK POLRI DALAM KAITAN TERJADINYA SALAH TANGKAP
Authors: Ikhsan Muhammad , Laia Arowamati , Siregar Gomgom T.P , Simbolon Nanci Yosepin
Published: January 2025

Penyidik dalam melakukan penangkapan terhadap seseorang yang disangka telah melakukan suatu tindak pidana, penyidik harus memiliki cukup bukti, baik mengenai unsur tindak pidana 88 PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN PENYIDIK POLRI DALAM KAITAN TERJADINYA SALAH TANGKAP Muhammad Ikhsan 1) , Arowamati Laia 2) , Gomgom T.P Siregar 3) , Nanci Yosepin Simbolon 4) yang dipersangkakan maupun mengenai identitas seseorang yang disangka tersebut. Namun dalam praktiknya tidak menutup kemungkinan bahwa dalam proses penangkapan terjadi salah tangkap. Terjadinya salah tangkap oleh Penyidik Polri, dalam istilah hukum disebut dengan error in persona yang artinya kekeliruan atau kekhilafan mengenai orangnya. Korban salah tangkap memiliki suatu kerugian yang harus segera dilakukan penanganan, khususnya pada kerugian immateriil. Kerugian yang utama adalah terkait tercemarnya nama baik mereka oleh stigma negatif dari masyarakat sekitar. Kompensasi yang diberikan oleh Negara terhadap Korban salah tangkap yang berbentuk materiil, belum cukup untuk mengembalikan nama baik mereka. Ironisnya adalah ketika stigma negatif terhadap mereka tersebut terjadi, bukan hanya hak kemerdekaannya saja yang hilang, namun hak untuk bersosial pun juga tertindas, sehingga disamping adanya tuntutan ganti rugi kepada Negara, maka juga dibutuhkan rehabilitasi terhadap korban salah tangkap. Pasal 1 angka (20) KUHAP bahwa penangkapan adalah suatu tindakan penyidik berupa pengekangan kebebasan sementara waktu tersangka atau terdakwa apabila terdapat cukup bukti guna kepentingan penyidikan atau penuntutan dan atau peradilan dalam hal menurut cara yang diatur dalam undang-undang ini. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode normatif yuridis, yaitu segala sumber di ambil dari kepustakaan, undang-undang, jurnal, internet dan media lainnya. Fungsi polri dalam penegakan hukum di Indonesia di bidang pemeliharaan keamanan dan ketertiban masyarakat, penegak hukum, perlindungan, pengayoman, dan pelayanan kepada masyarakat. Melakukan proses penyelikan hingga penyidikan perkara.Perlindungan hukum terhadap korban salah tangkap atau kesalahan dalam penyidikan yang diatur dalam kuhap adalah dengan pemberian ganti kerugian dan rehabilitasi. Mekanisme pengajuan tuntutan ganti rugi sebagaimana akibat dari penahanan yang tidak sah diatur dalam pasal 95 KUHAP. Pertanggungjawaban penyidik polri terhadap korban salah tangkap terdapat dalam 3 (tiga) hal. Pertama, pertanggungjawaban pidana yang diatur dalam Pasal 333 KUHP, Pasal 334 KUHP, Pasal 335 KUHP. Kedua, pertanggungjawaban perdata yaitu bentuk ganti rugi kepada korban salah tangkap dan ketiga pertanggungjawaban admisnistratif dan displin.
Strategi Komunikasi untuk Meningkatkan Literasi Digital di Kalangan Pemuda
Authors: Rullah Agnini Dana , Silva Finka Rayani , Pratama Erlangga Teguh Hadi , Purwanto Eko
Published: January 2025

Peningkatan literasi digital di kalangan pemuda merupakan langkah strategis dalam mendukung perkembangan masyarakat yang adaptif terhadap era digital. Artikel ini mengeksplorasi pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui strategi komunikasi sebagai upaya meningkatkan literasi digital di kalangan pemuda. Literasi digital melibatkan kemampuan kritis untuk mengakses, memahami, mengevaluasi, dan menciptakan konten digital secara etis dan bertanggung jawab. Strategi komunikasi yang digunakan mencakup penyuluhan berbasis komunitas, pemanfaatan media sosial sebagai sarana edukasi, serta pelatihan interaktif berbasis teknologi. Pendekatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran, pemahaman, dan kemampuan pemuda dalam memanfaatkan teknologi secara optimal. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif untuk menganalisis efektivitas strategi yang diterapkan. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa komunikasi yang terarah dan inklusif mampu memberdayakan pemuda sebagai penggerak perubahan di masyarakat digital. Artikel ini memberikan rekomendasi praktis untuk pengembangan program literasi digital berbasis pemberdayaan di masa depan.
Research Trends of Student Scientific Literacy Assessment to Support Quality Education
Authors: Wahab Muhammad Novaldy Nur Dwinanda , Wasis  , Prahani Binar Kurnia , Haryono Henny Ekawati , Jatmiko Budi
Published: January 2025

Objective: The objective of this research was to analyze the last ten years student scientific literacy assessment research document growth, document, type, subject area, top contributed authors, sources, and country, language used, top affiliation, and funding sponsor, then review top cited documents, and visualization mapping of research trends.
 
Background: Scientific literacy has become one of the most discussed topics in science education. It needs some effort to understand the trends and research development to support and focus on these trends. Improvement scientific literacy also can contributed to support SDGs Quality of Education.
 
Method: This research used bibliometrics analysis. The metadata that used in this research is Scopus database with 591 documents, and mapping applications using VOSviewer.
 
Research Findings: The result shows that document growth is fluctuative, the most common document type was Article, social sciences was the most subject area. Archilla, P. A. and Rahayu, S. is the top contributed author, Aip Conference Proceedings and Journal of Physics Conference Series is the top contributed sources, while USA is the top contributed country followed by Indonesia.  English was the most used language, Universitas Negeri Malang is the top listed affiliation with 19 documents, and National Science Foundation is the top listed funding sponsor. Hu et al. (2018) was the top cited documents Mapping of research trends shows these topics was strong connection to teaching and education, but weak connection to climate change and environmental educations
 
Research Recommendations: Integrating scientific literacy assessment with climate change and environmental education are worth to support SDGs quality of education. It can bring more valuable insight to understanding more complex environmental issues in real world situations.
 
Research Implications: This research can be used for others researchers to help find new idea to conducting further research in student scientific literacy assessment.
Causes and Trends in Modern Geopolitical Changes and Sustainable Changes
Authors: Budanov Kyrylo , Vereshchak Vasyl , Kudriavtsev Volodymyr , Mokliak Sergii , Rubel Karina
Published: January 2025

Objective: The article aims to identify the causes of geopolitical transformations and determine the main directions of their development.
 
Theoretical Framework: In today's world, geopolitical transformations are gaining particular importance, creating new challenges and opportunities for countries.
 
Method: The research methodology involves a holistic approach to the economic development of the world economy, the study of the main geopolitical trends, and the assessment of the impact of military conflicts and competition in digital technologies.
 
Results and Discussion: The study results revealed that the growth of the economic power of the new centres of power causes a redistribution of global economic resources. In turn, military conflicts, such as the war in Ukraine and Israel, significantly affect international relations. The results revealed increased competition in digital technologies, affecting countries' global competitiveness.
 
Research Implications: The study's practical significance lies in determining the strategic directions of the countries' development in the conditions of geopolitical transformation and providing recommendations to reduce the negative consequences of the economic slowdown.
 
Originality/Value: The article outlines the role of innovation and technological progress in maintaining economic stability and security. Several recommended measures are provided to increase the stability of national economies and strengthen international cooperation. The prospects for further research are developing political and economic strategies that consider the specifics of modern geopolitical processes.
Spinsterhood and Singleness: Causes and Solutions: an Objective Study in Light of the Holy Quran and Sunnah
Authors: Abdelsattar Osama Abdelsattar Mohamed Tawfik , Al-Thalaya Hussain Ali Abdullah , Hassan Rabie Ibrahim Mohamed , Husain Mohammad Ishaque
Published: January 2025

Objectives: Islam came to us as a comprehensive religion to improve all aspects of our lives, not only providing guidance but also offering solutions to prevent problems, whether individual, familial, or societal. Among the challenges currently present in our Islamic societies is the issue of ‘onousa (delayed marriage for women) and ‘ozouba (delayed marriage for men). This topic has been chosen with the aim of defining ‘onousa, identifying the age at which it becomes a concern, and exploring the solutions Islam provides to address this phenomenon.
 
Methods: The study focuses on understanding the social issue of delayed marriage in Islamic societies, specifically addressing the causes and implications of ‘onousa and ‘ozouba. It involves analyzing the definitions and societal perceptions of these terms and examining the guidance provided by Islamic teachings to resolve the issue.
 
Results: It is well-known that the phenomenon of delayed marriage has detrimental, even destructive, effects on Islamic societies. These effects include negative impacts on family structures, societal stability, and individual well-being. The study reveals the need to address the root causes of delayed marriage and offers a framework for understanding how these issues can be mitigated according to Islamic teachings.
 
Conclusion: The issue of delayed marriage is a significant challenge in contemporary Islamic societies, with profound consequences. Islam offers clear guidance and solutions to help address the problem, encouraging timely marriage as a means to protect both individuals and society. Through understanding these teachings and implementing them effectively, the negative impacts of ‘onousa and ‘ozouba can be reduced.
Academic Pressure and Health Habit Formation Among Scholars: Basis For Community Health Teaching
Authors: Bernal Jr. Hernando L. , Gumaru Renz Chester R. , Go Bernie B.
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to evaluate the level of academic pressure experienced by university scholars in the Philippines across five dimensions: self-expectation, workload, despondency, study-related pressure, and worry about grades. Additionally, it examined the scholars' formation of health habits in six areas: water intake, rest, physical activity, nutrition/diet, temperance, and overall physical condition. The study also explored the relationship between academic pressure and health habits. Findings revealed that the scholars experienced a relatively high level of academic pressure, with self-expectation emerging as the most significant source. Conversely, the scholars exhibited a low level of healthy practices, particularly in the area of rest, which was identified as the least practiced health habit. On a positive note, temperance was highlighted as the most favorable health behavior, reflecting the scholars' ability to exercise moderation.
Impact of Financial Innovation on Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Banking and Finance, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Chimezie Onyike Sixtus , Innocent Ekeagwu, Chukwuemeka ,   Department of Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Nigeria, Geraldine Chika Okezie, ,   Department of Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Nigeria, Esther Chiamaka Erinmmuo, ,   Department of Economics and Management, Czech University of Life Sciences
Published: January 2025

The study evaluated the impact of financial innovation on sustainable development in Nigeria. Relying on annual time series data from the World Bank Development Indicator covering 1990 to 2021. The ARDL approach and the Vector error correction model were adopted in analyzing the data collected. Findings indicated a long-run and short-run association between financial innovation and sustainable development in Nigeria. The findings further revealed that both in the long and short run financial innovations in the financial sector positively and significantly impacted sustainable development, on the other hand, financial innovations in the monetary sector and per capita income both exerted a negative impact on sustainable development in Nigeria. Based on the findings from the study, it is recommended that more aggressive financial education using social media and radio be used to improve financial inclusion. Central Bank of Nigeria should work with financial service providers to ensure that loans are available at reasonable and flexible interest rates to support underprivileged individuals and vulnerable businesses. The operating environment of the financial service providers needs to be improved by providing basic infrastructures such as electricity, to reduce the cost of lending.
Exploring the Symmetric and Asymmetric Effect of Fuel Subsidy Removal on the Income Per Capita in Nigeria
Authors:   School of postgraduate studies, Kigali independent university Kigali Rwanda, PhD Obiora Peters Emeka
Published: January 2025

This study makes unique contributions by exploring the investigation of the linear and non-linear effects of fuel subsidy removal on the per capita income of individuals in Nigeria. This gap serves as the motivation for conducting this research. This study's broad objective is to explore the symmetric and asymmetric effects of fuel subsidy removal on income per capita, adjusting for inflation, government spending, and the poverty rate in Nigeria. The results of the unit root test suggest that the econometrics analyses of linear ARDL and non-linear ARDL are appropriate for this study. The fitted linear ARDL (2, 2, 0, 1, 0) and non-linear ARDL (1, 2, 1, 1, 2, 1, 0, 1, 0) indicate that the removal of fuel subsidies has both symmetric and asymmetric effects on per capita income, while increases in inflation, government spending, and poverty rates lead to a decline in per capita income in the country. Thus, while it is important for the government to remove fuel subsidies to unveil fraud surrounding fuel subsidy payments and enhance infrastructural development in the country, the government should ensure that appropriate palliatives are made available to cushion the subsidy removal effect that could affect the livelihood of the poor citizens and also implement effective monetary policies to combat inflation.
Correlation between physical, technical and tactical dimensions in under-20 category football players
Authors: De Souza Pfeiffer Patrick Alan , Gomes da Silva Júlio César , De Lucena Barbosa Eric , De Sousa-Cruz Rodrigo Wanderley , De Oliveira Luciano , Benevides Ceriani Rodrigo , Ricarte Batista Gilmário
Published: January 2025

Introduction: presentation of the topic (maximum two key sentences).
Objective: The objective of the present study was to analyze the correlation level between physical, technical and tactical variables of young football players.
Methodology: 40 under-20 athletes (18 and 19 years old) who were part of 2 professional clubs in João Pessoa city participated to the study. Data collection was conducted on a football field lasting 5 consecutive days, and the players underwent anthropometric assessments, physical tests (speed, agility, VO2 and jump height), technical tests (shooting, passing and dribbling) and tactical knowledge (TacticUP). A canonical correlation analysis was performed for data analysis using the SPSS v.28 program between the three set pairs of physical, technical and tactical variables (e.g., physical and technical, and so on). The prerequisites of the model (linearity, normality of distributions, and absence of multicollinearity) were initially tested.
Results and Conclusions Findings show that there are medium correlations between the technical-tactical and physical-tactical variables, as well as a high correlation between the technical-physical variables.
Entrenamiento de fuerza y su impacto en linfedema y movilidad del hombro tras cirugía por cáncer de mama: revisión sistemática
Authors: Tauda Mauricio Ernesto , Castro Núñez Harry , Cruzat Bravo Eduardo Joel
Published: January 2025

El linfedema es una complicación frecuente que afecta a las pacientes con cáncer de mama y que afecta en gran medida a su calidad de vida. En este contexto, el ejercicio de fuerza ha surgido como una intervención prometedora para mejorar la funcionalidad física en mujeres postoperatorias de cáncer de mama. El tratamiento consiste principalmente en una fisioterapia descongestiva compleja, que comprende drenaje linfático manual, terapia de compresión, un cuidado meticuloso de la piel y ejercicio físico. Objetivos: Analizar el papel del ejercicio de fuerza en la rehabilitación en fase postoperatoria en pacientes con cáncer de mama, con linfedema, examinando los avances recientes en la literatura y destacando las consideraciones clínicas relevantes. Métodos: Se llevó a cabo una búsqueda exhaustiva en las siguientes bases de datos: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library  y Embase. Se utilizaron términos de búsqueda específicos y criterios de inclusión predefinidos para identificar estudios pertinentes sobre el tema. Resultados: El entrenamiento de fuerza es efectivo al aumentar el rango de movimiento, aumentar la fuerza y disminución del volumen linfedema, por lo tanto, mejorando la calidad de vida y el bienestar psicológico de las pacientes. Conclusión: El entrenamiento de fuerza ha demostrado ser una intervención segura y efectiva para mujeres con cáncer de mama que presentan linfedema, Es crucial implementar programas de ejercicio bien estructurados y adaptados a las necesidades individuales, asegurando que las mujeres sobrevivientes de cáncer de mama puedan beneficiarse de estas intervenciones de manera segura y efectiva, promoviendo su rehabilitación y bienestar a largo plazo.
Anisotropy of Mass and Generalization of Hamilton’s OpticoMechanical Analogy
Authors:   South Ural State University, Russian Federation, MB Strigin
Published: January 2025

This article attempts to introduce the concept of mass as a tensor quantity, in contrast to the conventional view of mass as a scalar. It is shown that, in general,
mass exhibits the property of anisotropy. The reduced optico-mechanical analogy of Hamilton, which can be applied to all scales of describing the motion
of material bodies, is extended to the case of mass anisotropy. Examples from cosmology and condensed matter physics (quasiparticles) are considered,
and a justification for such a generalization is provided.
Artificial intelligence utilization and library service quality inuniversityof Lagos Main Library: A linear regression modelling
Authors: Adekanye E. A.
Published: January 2025

This study examined the relationship between artificial intelligence utilization and library service quality in University of Lagos Main Library with the aid of linear regression modelling. Users play an important role in library service usage. However, if there is dissatisfaction with the quality of services received, this might affect patronage or user attrition, thereby defeating the patronage. LibQUAL Model was used as an instrument to assess the quality of service delivery in the university of Lagos library. This model seeks to know the difference between users’ expectations and perceptions in terms of services delivery. Three research objectives and two research hypotheses were formulated and tested in this study. The LibQUAL+™ based survey questions were adapted and administered to one hundred and twenty-nine (129) library users. The analyses were in three parts: demographic characteristics of participants, analyses of research questions, and hypotheses testing. Convenience sampling was chosen because the researcher could easily access and survey library users who were present in the library at the time of data collection and 100.0% response rate was received. The copies of questionnaire were used to collect data on the research variables namely the quality of library services, frequency of utilization of artificial intelligence robot (Robo Scholar). The result indicated a Cronbach’s Alpha reliability index of 0.880-0.923, signifying that the research instrument was reliable. While frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation were used to analyze objectives one and two, objectives three and four were tested with Linear Regression at 5% level of significance to ascertain the relationship between frequency of utilization of artificial intelligence and library service quality. Although the research did not find a significant influence of the robot on service quality. It was recommended that specialized training programs should be offered to library staff to enhance their understanding of user needs and information literacy skills. Also, library management should launch an extensive promotional campaign to raise awareness about the AI robot among library users and solicit feedback from users regarding their preferences and expectations for the AI robot, and use this input to tailor Al robot’s functionalities and features to better meet the users’ needs.
Technological innovations in the hospitality industry and its impacts on the customers’ decision making
Authors: Folorunso Olusola S. , Abubakar Munirat I.
Published: January 2025

The advent of advancement in technology has taken the global service industry to another level. The world is in the age of digital transformation, so is consumer‟s needs and behaviour. For any industry to remain relevant, it must key into the new wave. Considering the hospitality industry, not much has been done to really assess and document the contribution of technology to customers‟ decision making when choosing a hotel. This study therefore aims to investigate the impact of technological innovation on the hospitality industry, using key objectives such as determining the level of technological orientation amongst hotel employees; ascertaining the degree of adaptability of the hotel employee to the new innovations; and assessing the guest experience of technological innovations in the hospitality industry. Survey research design was adopted for this work via quantitative research strategy. Eko Hotels and Suites was used as a case study; with the research population being the customer and staff of the hotel which comprises randomly selected 65 staff and 152 guests. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse the findings that ensued from the survey conducted for this work. The major finding of this study shows that the benefits of technological innovations outweigh the perceived shortfalls, and customers prefers to patronize technological innovative hospitality outlets like Eko Hotels and Suites. This work concludes that the benefits of technological innovations outweigh the perceived shortfalls and customers prefer to patronize technological innovative hospitality outlets like Eko Hotels and Suites.
Municipal solid waste generation and disposal in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Igben Jomata Lucky , Ihayere Celestina A.
Published: January 2025

This study focuses on the generation and disposal of municipal solid waste in Uvwie LGA of Delta State, Nigeria. It aims to characterize and ascertain the frequency and procedure of disposal of household solid waste. Primary data were obtained from questionnaire administered on 200 respondents chosen at random from four settlements. In each of the selected settlement, fifty (50) households were randomly selected. The questionnaire covered demographic and socio-economic characteristics, including typology and volume of solid waste. The study revealed that all respondents were engaged in secondary and tertiary occupations because of the nature of the area and a variety of solid waste is generated and disposed daily in unsustainable ways; nearby bushes, burning, and dug-out holes. Only 13.6 per cent of households‟ solid waste is cleared by Private Sector Partnership (PSP). Furthermore, the volume of solid waste generated varies directly with the sizes of the sampled households (r = is 0.989; p < 0.01). The study recommends that the different levels of government; local and State government should enact enabling laws to regulate the proper disposal of solid waste, in addition to enlightenment of the population on the various ways solid waste can be segregated, reused and recycled in order to reduce the amount of that is finally disposed.