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Experiences and Challenges of the Integrated Development Model on Job Creation in Rwanda’s Gasabo District
Authors: Rutarindwa Alphonse , Ocan Johnson , Adyanga Francis Akena
Published: January 2025

This study proposes to explore the experiences and challenges of the integrated development program model on job creation in Rwanda’s Gasabo District. The study aims to understand how this model contributes to job opportunities, economic empowerment and community development within the district. In terms of methodology, the study adopted a mixed methods approach. The study combined qualitative and quantitative research techniques.  Surveys quantified the extent of job creation, while interviews explored the perceived social and economic impacts on the local population, including challenges encountered in implementing this model. The results revealed that the implementation of the integrated development model (IDM) in the Gasabo District reveals significant positive outcomes, particularly in healthcare, infrastructure, and financing initiatives for women and youth. High approval ratings were noted for health centre establishment (M = 4.90, SD = 0.43) and infrastructure improvements (M = 4.70, SD = 0.71), underscoring their critical roles in economic development. Job creation showed promise, with small-scale business initiation with a mean score of 4.66 although challenges in income diversification persisted (Mean = 3.84, St. dev = 1.26). A strong correlation (R = 0.807) was found between various predictors and job creation, with skills development emerging as a significant predictor (B = 0.149, p < .001). The study concluded that the integrated development program model promoting job creation in Gasabo District where the R Square value of 0.651 indicates that approximately 65.1% of the variance in job creation can be attributed to Integrated Development Model (IDM) implementation in the Gasabo District. Limitations: the limitations of the study include potential biases in self-reported data and the geographical limitation to Gasabo District, which may not fully capture the national context. Contribution: The findings of this study contribute to the understanding of integrated development program models in job creation and provide policy recommendations for enhancing these interventions. By highlighting the role of community-based interventions, this research can provide a scalable model for other districts in Rwanda and beyond. Importantly this research increased insights into how integrated development program models can address unemployment and promote sustainable economic growth.
Nanocapsules: A Novel Formulation of Ocular Drug Delivery System
Authors: Padaliya Yaksh D. , Jani Rupalben K. , Suryawanshi Bhavesh M.
Published: January 2025

Ocular drug delivery remains a significant challenge in the field of ophthalmology,  where conventional eye drops often fall short in terms of drug bioavailability and  duration of action. This review aims to evaluate the state of the art in ocular drug  delivery, focusing on the emerging use of nanocapsules as a promising platform for  a novel formulation of eye drops. Traditional eye drops are associated with  limitations, such as rapid drug washout, poor corneal penetration, and patient non compliance due to frequent administration. Nanocapsules, with their nano-sized  structures and core-shell designs, have garnered attention for their potential to  address these challenges. The core-shell structure allows for the encapsulation of a  wide range of ocular drugs, facilitating controlled release and prolonged drug  retention on the ocular surface. Explored the effectiveness and safety of  nanocapsules eye drops in various eye conditions, demonstrating their potential to  revolutionize ocular drug delivery. Diseases such as glaucoma, macular  degeneration, and dry eye syndrome may particularly benefit from this innovative  approach. As the field of nanocapsules-based ocular drug delivery continues to  evolve, the potential for improved therapeutic outcomes and enhanced patient  quality of life becomes increasingly evident. This review calls for further research  and development in this domain to unlock the full potential of nanocapsules as a  novel formulation for ocular drug delivery systems.
QbD based RP-HPLC Method Development and Validation for Estimation of Evogliptin Tartrate in Pharmaceutical Dosage Form
Authors: Patel Khushbu , Patel C. N. , Patel Henee
Published: January 2025

Result: The developed method was optimized with the help of response surface  methodology such as BBD design in design expert software. This proposed method  was validated as per ICH Q2 recommendation. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9935,  the technique demonstrated linearity having 25-150 µg/mL concentration. Less than  2% RSD was reported for precision, while 99.81 - 99.95 % was found for accuracy.  
Conclusion: It is possible to effectively use the proposed developed HPLC method  for routine analysis of Evogliptin tartrate in tablet form since it was straightforward,  accurate, and environmentally friendly.
Artificial Intelligence in Pharmaceutical Management Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Impact
Authors: Patel Pushparaj , Kumari Disha , Jain Archita , Gupta Riya , Mishra Hemanta Kumar
Published: January 2025

Background: The use of Artificial intelligence (AI) is used nowadays rigorously in the  pharmaceutical industry however, challenges remain in pharmaceutical  management education, which prepares the professional who manages the  industry. Through AI, the pharmaceutical industry designs drug discovery, formula  development, marketing, strategies, quality assurance and many more. However, in  literature, uses of AI in pharmaceutical management education have not been  widely used and discussed with reference to India.  
Objective: This article explores the opportunity of key publication, its citation, gaps,  and future scope of application of AI in the pharmaceutical industry as well as  education that how AI could help professionals who pursue pharmaceutical  management as a career in higher education. Moreover, the use of this paper will  focus on how AI can facilitate pharmaceutical management education by adopting  ethical guidelines and keeping scientific practices.  
Materials and Methods: To answer this, a systematic literature review with the  SCOPUS database from 2013 to 2023 was conducted and selected 988 research  articles out of 5,39,874 by applying the PRISMA approach. The keywords used to  search the articles are pharmaceutical, education, artificial intelligence, marketing,  strategy, future, business, management, accounting, pharmacology, toxicology, and  pharmaceutics and trends. As an inclusion criterion, articles authored by Indian  academicians in English languages were included.  
Result: The findings suggested that the role of AI in higher education is need of the  hour as industries are looking for professionals with such skills. The study also  concludes that AI in higher education could be used how to ensure customer  preference through unstructured data for selecting the best segment,  standardisation of products, regulatory approval, designing good research design in  conducting clinical trials, strategies, and marketing. These identified topics could  enrich the content of the pharmaceutical need and bring a revolution in the  pharmaceutical industry for the betterment of society.  
Conclusion: Currently, pharmaceutical management education needs more  professionals aligned with the uses of AI for developing strategies in marketing,  branding, and product development. Further, it could be used to measure customer  satisfaction and ethical regulations. Hence study recommends that curriculums  need to be looked at from various angles.
New Technology for Ayurveda Formulation
Authors: Ahire Harshali Jagdish , Chavhan Gitanjali , Shirsath Mrunal
Published: January 2025

Herbal Ayurvedic medications have the potential to be an affordable and effective  way to meet the modern healthcare needs of the Indian and international  communities. In order to fulfil the increasing demand for medications, it is vital to  scale up manufacturing. One way to do this is by developing and utilizing new  relevant technology in conjunction with Ayurvedic herbal formulations. Improving  the dosage forms also requires an understanding of the basic Ayurvedic concepts  underlying formulation and processing. Information on medicine preparation  techniques was gathered from English translations of major Ayurvedic texts as part  of a systematic examination of the literature. It is possible to enhance dose forms  and scale up while adhering to traditional Ayurvedic principles by utilizing new  technology or utilizing already-existing ones. The scientific heritage of harmonious  living that is associated with Ayurveda may be traced back to ancient information  found in the Rigveda and Atharveda. Many medications have been created and  used, starting with Ayurveda and continuing through to present times under the  motto "Tradition to Trend."
MANAJEMEN KELAS PADA PENERAPAN KURIKULUM MERDEKA BELAJAR DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Berliani Teti , Wahyuni Rina , Nugroho Piter Joko , Febriyanti Lilik
Published: January 2025

The Merdeka Belajar Curriculum (KMB) is an educational innovation that provides flexibility for teachers and students to develop a more independent and creative learning process. This study aims to analyze classroom management in implementing ETC at SDN 5 Bukit Tunggal Palangka Raya. The approach used in this research is qualitative, with data sources consisting of the principal and 4 teachers. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, which were then analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. Data validation used data triangulation and member check. The results showed that: (1) effective classroom management in the implementation of ETC involves the active role of teachers in creating an inclusive and dynamic learning environment; (2) teachers have flexibility in time management, learning methods, and assessment, which allows adaptation to individual student needs and potential; and (3) challenges faced by teachers are related to readiness in implementing ETC and the need for continuous training. Good classroom management is the key to success in implementing ETC, with full support from the school and adequate training for teachers.
PENGARUH PENERAPAN KURIKULUM MERDEKA TERHADAP KUALITAS PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Savitri Amellya Maretta , Winaryo Slamet , Radiafilsan Christian
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan kurikulum merdeka terhadap kualitas pembelajaran di kelas VII pada SMPN 6 Palangka Raya. Metode penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan subjek penelitian guru yang mengajar kelas VII di SMPN 6 Palangka Raya tahun ajaran 2024/2025 dengan jumlah sampelnya 25 guru. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan teknik kuesioner. Kemudian data dianalisis dengan menggunakan rumus regresi linier sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persamaan regresi linier sederhana dari Y= a + bX adalah Y = 55,165 + 0,403X. Nilai konstanta (a) adalah 55,165. Nilai koefisien regresi variabel penerapan kurikulum merdeka (b) adalah 0,403. Dari hasil uji hipotesis didapatkan   3,618 >  1,713 sehingga Hipotesis nol (Ho) ditolak dan Hipotesis alternatif (Ha) diterima. Ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel penerapan kurikulum merdeka berpengaruh positif terhadap kualitas pembelajaran  di kelas VII pada Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 6 Palangka Raya sebesar 36,3% dan sisanya dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak diteliti.
KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM SEKOLAH PENGGERAK
Authors: Riftandi Deni , Suking Arifin , Ardhian Nur Luthfi
Published: January 2025

This study aims to describe the leadership role of the principal in implementing the driving school program at SMAN 6 Gorontalo, in terms of his role as: (1) leader of learning transformation, (2) facilitator, (3) communicator, and (4) implementer of monitoring and evaluation. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study design. The data collection techniques used were interviews, observation and documentation. The data analysis technique used interactive data analysis, supported by checking the validity of the data using triangulation techniques. The results of this study show: (1) the principal as the leader of learning transformation, has succeeded in improving the quality of learning well through the implementation of the Mobile School Program, (2) the principal as a facilitator has actively facilitated the implementation of the Mobile School Program through various innovative initiatives, (3) the principal as a communicator has succeeded in uniting all school components to actively participate in the implementation of the Mobile School program, and (4) the principal as the implementer of the mobile school program conducts active monitoring and evaluation based on the predetermined success indicators.
The Impact of Stretching Exercise on Musculoskeletal Pain and Quality of Life of Occupational Therapists
Authors: Kurnia Rina , Sarwi Hastuti Lis
Published: January 2025

Background: The occupational therapy profession has risks from its work, namely musculoskeletal pain. This problem, if not properly addressed, will have a serious impact, including a deterioration in quality of life. Some attempts that can be made to overcome musculoskeletal pain are pharmacological and non-pharmacological efforts. This study will look at the effect of intervention in the form of stretching exercises on musculoskeletal pain and quality of life in occupational therapists in the Klaten district. The aim of this study is to measure the effect of stretching exercises on musculoskeletal pain and quality of life among occupational therapists in the Klaten district.
Methods: This study utilized a pre-experimental pretest-posttest design and employed purposive sampling to select participants. Musculoskeletal pain was assessed using the Nordic Body Map questionnaire, while the WHOQOL-BREF instrument was used to measure quality of life.
Results: The study found a statistically significant decrease in musculoskeletal pain with a p-value of 0.000 using a paired t-test. Similarly, both the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and the paired t-test showed statistically significant improvements across all four quality-of-life domains, yielding a p-value of 0.001.
Conclusion: Stretching exercise has the effect of reducing musculoskeletal pain and improving the quality of life of occupational therapists in the Klaten district.
Herbal based nanoparticles as a possible and potential treatment of cancer: a review
Authors: Yadav Roshan , Chawra Himmat Singh , Dubey Gaurav , Alam Md Sabir , Kumar Vikram , Sharma Pragya , Upadhayay Navneet Kumar , Yadav Tejpal
Published: January 2025

Cancer is the greatest cause of mortality worldwide. Various drug classes treat various cancers. Nanoformulations made from natural sources are being studied for treating several diseases, including cancer. Surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation have mostly failed to treat cancer. These drugs may damage quickly dividing healthy tissues, structural anomalies, bodily toxicity, long-term side effects, tumor cell drug resistance, and psychiatric disturbances. Researchers are developing nanoscale medicines using natural medications like Malva sylvestris and Curcumin to lower concentrations and improve target specificity. Nanoparticles’ small size and unique properties make them beneficial. They encapsulate medicinal ingredients, improving solubility, medication release, cellular absorption, and delivery. Nanoparticles may better identify and bind to cancer cells when functionalized with ligands. Natural chemicals and nanotechnology may improve medication availability, distribution, and targeting to cancer cells, making cancer treatments more effective and safe. Nanomedicine, which employs nanoparticles to treat cancer and malignant cells, has grown rapidly because nanodrugs are more effective and have fewer side effects than current commercial cancer drugs. Nanotechnology-based natural chemicals and pharmaceutical delivery methods for cancer therapy are covered in this review article. The paper discusses nanoparticle pros and cons and natural chemicals’ cancer-fighting appeal.
Los juegos como motor de desarrollo y formación en la infancia
Authors: Ramos Pérez Rita Liss , Gálvez-Amores Ida Graciela , Bracho Mosquera Aarón Samuel
Published: January 2025

Datos obtenidos de UNICEF señalan que más de 1.500 millones de niños y jóvenes se vieron afectados por el cierre de las escuelas en todo el mundo durante los inicios de la pandemia por COVID-19. Muchos de ellos tomaron sus clases virtuales y socializaban cada vez más a través de internet. Esto en gran medida imposibilitó las formas habituales de interactuar con otros niños o niñas haciendo que este tiempo confinados - ya sea total o parcialmente- vulnerase hasta cierto punto sus derechos. La sobre exposición a la tecnología como forma de interacción con otros, sobre todo para los que estaban en las urbes, les hacía vulnerables a los peligros de la red. En este artículo abordaremos como los juegos y sitios de esparcimientos que fueron limitados durante la pandemia siguen siendo fundamentales en el desarrollo y formación de los niños sobre todo en esos primeros años de la infancia.
Factores que inciden en el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico en el contexto educativo rural
Authors: Madrid Hincapié Joan Manuel
Published: January 2025

El presente escrito presenta los resultados parciales del estudio Factores que inciden en el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico del estudiante de la Sede Principal de la Institución Educativa Rural [IER] Valentina Figueroa Rueda el cual contrasta con los puntajes obtenidos en las Pruebas de Sociales y Ciudadanas Saber 11 desde el año 2017 hasta el 2023; siendo su objetivo determinar los factores que inciden en el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico del estudiante de la Sede Principal de la Institución Educativa Rural [IER] Valentina Figueroa Rueda el cual contrasta con los puntajes obtenidos en las Pruebas de Sociales y Ciudadanas Saber 11 desde el año 2017 hasta el 2023.  El diseño corresponde a la investigación-acción en el que participaron 86 estudiantes de los grados 7° a 11°; la recolección de datos se basa en la aplicación de pruebas diagnósticas de comprensión lectora y tipo de pensamiento, complementado con guiones de observación conductual; respecto a los resultados, son notorias las falencias de comprensión lectora y el tipo de razonamiento no se adscribe suficientemente a las características de un pensador crítico; en su discusión, aunque los resultados evidencian vacíos formativos, una única prueba no es suficiente para determinar el grado de comprensión de un texto, puesto que factores como el estado de ánimo, el tipo de interpretación subjetiva, afectan su desempeño, ni mucho menos un test estandarizado establece que alguien piensa de manera crítica cuando esta es una condición individual de comprender las situaciones que acontecen en el entorno rural que se habita.
A Study on Customer Perception Towards Impact of Technologies on Enhancement of Design, Branding and Advertising in Sustainable Jeweleries
Authors: K. L. Parikshit Arya , K. S. Dr. Ganesha
Published: January 2025

This study considers the impact of technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) on customer perception of design, branding, and advertising in the sustainable jewelry industry. The research aims to analyze how demographic factors influence the adoption of these technologies and develop a model for understanding customer perception. A descriptive and exploratory research approach was used, collecting primary data through structured questionnaires from 440 jewelry consumers. Statistical tools such as Reliability Analysis, Regression, ANOVA, Mann Whitney Test, and SEM Model building were employed for data analysis. The study addresses a research gap in understanding the specific effects of AR, VR, and MR on the jewelry industry, considering the unique demands and behaviors of jewelry consumers. The findings will provide insights into how demographic characteristics influence technology adoption and customer perception, ultimately contributing to the development of a model for predicting consumer behavior in this specialized industry.
Harnessing Social Media Data for Sentiment Analysis of Tourist Attractions in Trat Province, Thailand using the Random Forest Machine Learning Approach
Authors: Pleerux Narong , Anuruksakornkul Phannipha , Boonpor Paradorn , Nakpathom Parinya
Published: January 2025

Tourism and service industries are vital economic drivers worldwide, and social media platforms play a pivotal role in disseminating and gathering tourist reviews. This study employed the random forest algorithm to analyze tourist reviews of attractions in Trat Province, Thailand, using data collected from the Tripadvisor website between 2014 and 2023. From the results, key issues impacting these destinations were identified and categorized into four main areas, i.e., scenery, facilities, safety, and accessibility. With a high accuracy rate of 99.65%, the analysis revealed that 98.66% of the reviews reflected positive sentiment, underscoring the province’s appeal. However, the findings of this study also highlight critical challenges, particularly in terms of facilities and safety, which require attention to realize sustainable tourism management. The findings provide valuable insights for stakeholders to enhance the quality of tourism services in Trat, aligning with the province’s aspirations to elevate its status to a primary tourist destination in Thailand.
CNN Deep Learning-based Monitoring of Stress and Damage Using of Electromechanical Impedance Responses of CSA Sensor
Authors: Kim Jeong-Tae , Ta Quoc-Bao , Pham Ngoc-Lan
Published: January 2025

A multi-task 2D CNN model is designed for integrated monitoring stress and damage in concrete specimens utilizing the raw impedance signatures of capsule-like smart aggregated (CSA). The fundamental theory of CSA-based EMI method is presented to describe how the sensor responds to compressive loads. Next, compression tests on a CSA-embedded concrete cylinder are conducted to record the stress-damage EMI responses of CSA sensor under applied stresses. The multi-task 2D CNN model learned the impedance signals for predicting the concrete stress and damage is constructed. Consequently, the generalization and robustness of the developed model are tested against noise and untrained data.
Fuzzy Optimization for Closed-Loop Reverse Logistics: Towards Efficient Resource Management
Authors: Turgay Safiye , Kara Esma Sedef , Cebeci Çiğdem
Published: January 2025

Achieving the objectives of well- managed reverse logistics in closed cycle is complicated by the multiplicity of problems and is an uncertain process. Fuzzy optimization encompass the possibility in dealing with challenging situations where there is no exact and definite data. This approach has an emerging role in resolving these problems. To this end, the paper offers fuzzy ways of modeling reverse logistics systems and then multi-objective fitness functions used for proper decision-making in order to achieve higher resource allocation. The framework combines membership functions with mathematical models and hybrid programming methods to handle enigmas in demand, marketing, transportation, and recycling operations. Via a set of examples, illustrations how the suggested points work in order to improve resource utilization, to reduce costs, and to lessen environmental impact. The outcome emphasizes the power of fuzzy optimization increase in performance of closed loop reverse logistics with regards to efficiency and sustainability.
Improving Students’ Retention in Mathematics Using Excel Spreadsheet Software Package in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Authors: Ahumaraeze Onyekachi Uchechukwu , Nlewedim Chinyere Elizabeth
Published: January 2025

This study investigated the use of Excel spreadsheet software to improve students' retention in Mathematics in Port Harcourt. It aimed to compare the retention of students taught measures of central tendency using Excel with those taught using the deductive method and to determine if retention differed between male and female students taught with Excel. A quasi-experimental research design was employed. A sample of 133 students was selected from a population of 4,584 public junior secondary school students in Port Harcourt Local Government Area, Rivers State, using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a validated Measures of Central Tendency Retention Test. The experimental group used the Excel spreadsheet software package, while the control group used the deductive method. Analysis was conducted using mean, standard deviation, and analysis of covariance at a 0.05 significance level. The findings of the study revealed that the Excel spreadsheet package significantly enhances students' retention. Additionally, male students taught with the Excel spreadsheet package demonstrated higher retention than their female counterparts, though the difference was not statistically significant. It was recommended, among other suggestions, that Excel spreadsheets be used to teach measures of central tendency to improve students' retention.
Gestión Pedagógica en el proceso de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje de las Matemáticas
Authors: Jiménez Bajaña Saul R
Published: January 2025

El estudio titulado "Gestión Pedagógica en el Proceso de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje de las Matemáticas" analiza la relevancia de la gestión pedagógica en el contexto educativo, específicamente en la instrucción de las matemáticas. La gestión pedagógica se define como el conjunto de prácticas y estrategias implementadas por los docentes y las instituciones educativas con el fin de mejorar el proceso de enseñanzaaprendizaje. En el presente estudio se analiza el impacto de la gestión pedagógica en el desempeño académico de los estudiantes, destacando tanto las estrategias efectivas como los obstáculos encontrados en el entorno educativo de las clases de matemáticas. El inicio del texto consiste en una revisión de las teorías educativas y pedagógicas que fundamentan la enseñanza de las matemáticas, destacando la importancia de adoptar enfoques innovadores que trasciendan la mera transmisión de conocimientos. Se examinan varios modelos de gestión pedagógica que ponen énfasis en la participación activa de los estudiantes, la personalización según las necesidades individuales y la incorporación de tecnologías. Según estudios actuales, la eficacia en la gestión no se limita únicamente a la capacidad del docente para impartir conocimientos, sino que también involucra la adecuada administración de recursos, tiempo y espacio en el entorno educativo con el fin de promover un proceso de enseñanzaaprendizaje significativo y activo. El artículo también analiza la importancia de la formación continua de los docentes, dado que estos profesionales requieren estar en constante actualización para incorporar nuevas metodologías y tecnologías. Según diversos estudios, la capacitación en metodologías de enseñanza novedosas, tales como la utilización de plataformas digitales o enfoques activos, es fundamental para potenciar el desempeño en matemáticas. Esta disciplina suele representar un desafío constante para los alumnos. A lo largo del artículo, se exponen una serie de directrices para optimizar la gestión pedagógica en el área de las matemáticas. Se destaca la relevancia de promover un entorno inclusivo, estimulante y participativo. En resumen, se destaca la importancia de una gestión pedagógica apropiada que, junto con un enfoque innovador y centrado en el estudiante, puede tener el potencial de modificar la enseñanza de las matemáticas. Esto conllevaría a una mejora tanto en los logros académicos como en la actitud de los estudiantes hacia esta área del conocimiento.
Capacitación Docente en Evaluación Formativa y Aprendizaje Lógico - Matemático en Estudiantes 5 Años Instituciones Educativas Nivel Inicial - Ugel Huancarama
Authors: Ortiz Huamán Lourdes , Campana Concha Abelardo Rodolfo
Published: January 2025

Objetivo: El presente estudio presenta como cuyo propósito conocer la influencia de la capacitación a las maestros correspondientes a la Ugel Huancarama- región Apurímac, referido a uno de los temas de relevancia como es la evaluación formativa para mejorar los aprendizajes relevantes en cuanto al área lógico – matemático nivel inicial. Materiales y Método: La metodología empleada es el inductivo parte de los general a lo específico, corresponde a una investigación  apricada expolicativa, diseño preexperimental, se consideró como muestra pon conveniencia la participación de 20 niños del nivel inicial cinco años se empleó el sotware  SPSS para el procesamiento de los datos. Resultados: por lo cual se resaltó la efectividad de capacitación continua incrementándose las competencias de los docentes referido a las formas como deben realizar la evaluación como aspecto para mejorar las competencia de los maestros quienes mejoraron al 100% respecto al tema trabajo y por tan to los niños también lograron incrementar sus conocimientos referente al aprendizaje de lógico-matemático de acuerdo a su edad, quienes se encontraban en inicio en cuanto sus conocimientos sobre el tema tratado. Conclusión: Asimismo, los estudiantes aprendieron a resolver una serie de ejercicios relacionados como deben aplicar solucionar problemas de cantidad y números el aprendizaje resultó en la muestra en forma exitosa, quienes superaron sus competencias al respecto llegando la mayoría al logro esperado. Finalmente, en relación a la competencia si resuelven situaciones sobre formas movimientos y localización empleando la lógica en los escolares también todos alcanzaron logros esperados, donde la capacitación programada a nivel Ugel de las maestras surtió efecto en los aprendizajes de sus estudiantes.
Determinación de la Dosis Óptima de la Goma de Tara (Caesalpinia Spinosa) Cómo Coadyuvante del Sulfato de Aluminio para la Remoción de Turbidez del Río Caplina
Authors: Monje Casas Gabriela , Cutipa Caleb Acero
Published: January 2025

El incremento de la turbidez en el agua de los ríos, ocasionado por factores como la erosión, el arrastre de sedimentos y actividades agrícolas e industriales, representa un problema ambiental significativo. Actualmente, la Empresa Prestadora de Servicio (EPS) utiliza sulfato de aluminio (Al2(SO4)3) en el tratamiento de agua potable, aunque su baja biodegradabilidad en altas concentraciones genera lodos residuales tóxicos. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar la dosis óptima de goma de tara como coadyuvante del sulfato de aluminio para la remoción de turbidez en el río Caplina. Para ello, se recolectaron 12 litros de agua del río Caplina, tratándolos con cuatro concentraciones de (Al2(SO4)3) y goma de tara mediante la prueba de jarras en el laboratorio de química - Universidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann (UNJBG). Los resultados indicaron que el tratamiento más efectivo para reducir la turbidez fue el de 35 mg/L de  Al₂(SO₄)₃  y 15 mg/L de goma de tara, con una disminución de 108 NTU a 4.95 NTU. Este hallazgo sugiere que la goma de tara es un coagulante natural eficaz que, en combinación con Al2(SO4)3 ,mejora el proceso de coagulación, contribuyendo a la reducción de la turbidez del agua.
Rotación Laboral: Diseño de una Propuesta de Mejora Orientado a la Retención del Personal
Authors: Cabezas Córdova Belén Elizabeth , Rodríguez Bravo Joaquín Vicente , Barba Pezo Carlos Eduardo
Published: January 2025

El presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo elaborar estrategias que contribuyan a la retención del personal en una empresa comercial de la ciudad de Guayaquil. Esta organización experimentó en el periodo 2023 la desvinculación de 256 colaboradores, de éstos 191 pertenecían al área Retail/Comercial. Por medio de diferentes técnicas de investigación como la revisión documental, aplicación de cuestionarios y grupos focales se identificaron diversos factores que contribuyen a la presencia de este fenómeno, entre ellos el equilibrio entre trabajo y vida personal, la falta de reconocimiento y beneficios adicionales, compensaciones inadecuadas, horarios laborables excesivos, una cultura organizacional orientada solo hacia los objetivos y falta de claridad en responsabilidades y políticas. En base a estos resultados se propuso estrategias de intervención con el fin de reducir la tasa de rotación laboral, tales como: creación de manuales de funciones, revisión de políticas, estandarización de horarios laborables, fortalecimiento de la cultura colaborativa, mejora de los programas de capacitación e inclusión de beneficios adicionales y métodos de reconocimiento eficaces. Todas estas medidas están orientadas a los colaboradores actuales y potenciales, creando un entorno más atractivo contribuyendo así a la retención del personal.
Collections of Miraculous Stories on the Buddhāvataṃsaka-sūtra
Authors: Liu Jing
Published: January 2025

This paper examines the three primary Chinese translations of the Buddhāvataṃsaka-sūtra— an extensive Mahāyāna text foundational to the Huayan School during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. This study provides a comprehensive introduction to each translation, tracing its dissemination across China, and further investigates the contributions and legacy of the five patriarchs of the Huayan School.
As Buddhism became increasingly secular and accessible, there was a significant rise in literary creativity, notably in the form of miraculous story collections that aided in the propagation of Buddhist beliefs among the general populace. These narratives, often embellished with supernatural elements, were crafted to demonstrate the efficacy of Buddhist practice, with the aim of fostering faith and devotion. Known as ’stimulus-response’ stories (ganying 感應), these accounts illustrate the power of Buddhist practice through the depiction of miraculous events.
This paper reviews nine key collections associated with the Huayan jing, including: Record of the Transmission of the Avataṃsaka-sūtra (Huayanjing Zhuanji 華嚴經傳記), Account of Stimuli and Responses Related to the Avataṃsaka-sūtra (Dafangguang fo huayanjing ganying zhuan 大方廣佛華嚴經感應傳), Account of the Search for the Profundities of the Avataṃsaka-sūtra (Huayanjing tanxuan ji 華嚴經探玄記), Commentary on the Avataṃsaka-sūtra (Dafangguang fo huayanjing shu 大方廣佛華嚴經疏), Sub-commentary on the Avataṃsaka-sūtra (Dafangguang fo huayan sui shu yanyi chao 大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義抄), Account of Chengguan’s Commentary on the Avataṃsaka-sūtra (Huayan xuantan huixuan ji 華嚴懸談會玄記), Short Record of Accounts of Stimuli and Responses Related to the Avataṃsaka-sūtra (Dafangguang fo huayanjing ganying lüeji 大方廣佛華嚴經感應略記), and Causes of Stimuli and Response Related to the Avataṃsaka-sūtra (Huayanjing ganying yuanqi zhuan 華嚴經感應緣起傳), as well as the Chronological Account of the Efficacies of the Avataṃsaka-sūtra (Lichao huayanjing chiyan ji 歷朝華 嚴經持驗紀). Through this analysis, the paper aims to deepen understanding of the Avataṃsaka Sūtra, its miraculous stories, and the collections that preserved these narratives, enriching appreciation for its impact on Chinese Buddhism.
Śāriputra and Raudrākṣa – On the Identity of the Bronze Drum in the Dunhuang Murals
Authors: Liao Minqian
Published: January 2025

The story of Śāriputra and Raudrākṣa (Laoducha shengdou bian 勞度叉聖鬥變) involves Minister Sudatta’s encounter with the Buddha while seeking a bride for his son. Sudatta’s conversion leads to the construction of a monastery, sparking a contest between Buddhist monks and six sectarian teachers, with Śāriputra’s victory over Raudrākṣa showcasing Buddhist supremacy. The Dunhuang murals, based on the Xiangmo bianwen 降魔變文 (The Demon Conquering Story), are derived from the Buddhist Xian yu jing 賢愚經 (Sūtra of the Wise and the Foolish) and reflect a complex relationship between scripture, bianwen 變文, and the murals. This article explores how these forms differ while maintaining a connection, focusing on the dharma combat scenes and the symbolic use of dharma instruments. The cross-patterned jin drum (jin gu 金鼓) in the contest between Śāriputra and Raudrākṣa is a fascinating element embedded in the broader context of Dunhuang murals, manuscripts, and the religious and cultural symbolism of late Tang dynasty art. The article inquiry into the interpretation of the jin drum, its identity, and the significance of the cross pattern involves a detailed examination of archaeological, artistic, and textual evidence.
The analysis of the Śāriputra and Raudrākṣa contest in Dunhuang murals and manuscripts, such as P.Tib.1293, reveals that the cross pattern on the jin drum holds deeper symbolic meaning beyond a ruptured drum skin. Traditionally, the cross pattern was thought to symbolise a ‘broken drum skin’ or ‘wind-broken drum’, representing the defeat of Raudrākṣa’s followers. However, this interpretation is challenged, suggesting that the pattern may have connections to the cultural and religious significance of bronze drums used by southern ethnic minorities in China. The cross-patterned drum is identified as a bronze drum, similar to the Chongyang 崇陽 bronze drum, and linked to the metal classification of ancient Chinese musical instruments. These drums were sacred objects used in rituals to communicate with deities, particularly among southern Chinese ethnic groups. The drum’s depiction in the contest scene reflects the clash between Buddhism and indigenous religious practices, symbolising the transition from animism and shamanism to Buddhist dominance. The broader cultural significance of this transformation highlights how Buddhism absorbed and transformed the religious symbols of local traditions, with the bronze drum serving as a metaphor for this shift. Ultimately, the jin drum in these murals represents not a rupture, but a deeper connection to the shamanistic traditions of the southern ethnic minorities and their gradual integration into Buddhist culture during the Tang dynasty.
Once a Triple, Not Always a Triple: The Evolution of Hierarchical Triples That Yield Merged Inner Binaries
Authors: Shariat Cheyanne , Naoz Smadar , El-Badry Kareem , Rodriguez Antonio C. , Hansen Bradley M. S. , Angelo Isabel , Stephan Alexander P.
Published: January 2025

More than half of all main-sequence (MS) stars have one or more companions, and many of those with initial masses <8 M
⊙ are born in hierarchical triples. These systems feature two stars in a close orbit (the inner binary) while a tertiary star orbits them on a wider orbit (the outer binary). In hierarchical triples, three-body dynamics combined with stellar evolution drives interactions and, in many cases, merges the inner binary entirely to create a renovated “post-merger binary” (PMB). By leveraging dynamical simulations and tracking binary interactions, we explore the outcomes of merged triples and investigate whether PMBs preserve signatures of their three-body history. Our findings indicate that in 26%–54% of wide double white dwarf (DWD) binaries (s ≳ 100 au), the more massive white dwarf (WD) is a merger product, implying that these DWD binaries were previously triples. Overall, we estimate that 44% ± 14% of observed wide DWDs originated in triple star systems and thereby have rich dynamical histories. We also examine MS+MS and MS+red giant mergers manifesting as blue straggler stars (BSSs). These PMBs have orbital configurations and ages similar to most observed BSS binaries. While the triple+merger formation channel can explain the observed chemical abundances, moderate eccentricities, and companion masses in BSS binaries, it likely only accounts for ∼20%–25% of BSSs. Meanwhile, we predict that the majority of observed single BSSs formed as collisions in triples and harbor long-period (>10 yr) companions. Furthermore, both BSS binaries and DWDs exhibit signatures of WD birth kicks.
A new species of Raveniola Zonstein, 1987 (Araneae, Nemesiidae) from Fujian, China
Authors: Zhou Guchun , Lu Jian , Cui Muqiushi , Xu Jiasheng
Published: January 2025

The genus Raveniola Zonstein, 1987 comprises 66 species, distributed across regions from East Asia to the Caucasus, with about 20 species recorded from China. According to Zonstein et al. (2018) and Zonstein (2024), members of Raveniola can be identified by the presence of two to three retroventral megaspines arranged sequentially on tibia I in males and paired spermathecae in females, each bearing two-branched heads or a lateral diverticulum.

A new mygalomorph species, Raveniola fuzhouensis Zhou, sp. nov., is described from Fujian Province, China. Detailed description, diagnosis, illustrations and a distribution map of the new species are provided.
ChatGPT-4.0 in oral and maxillofacial radiology: prediction of anatomical and pathological conditions from radiographic images
Authors: Kahalian Shila , Rajabzadeh Marieh , Öçbe Melisa , Medisoglu Mahmut Sabri
Published: January 2025

Introduction: ChatGPT has the ability to generate human-like text, analyze and understand medical images using natural Language processing (NLP) algorithms. It can generate real-time diagnosis and recognize patterns and learn from previous cases to improve accuracy by combining patient history, symptoms, and image characteristics. It has been used recently for learning about maxillofacial diseases, writing and translating radiology reports, and identifying anatomical landmarks, among other things.

Materials and methods: In this study, 52 radiographic images were queried on the OpenAI application ChatGPT-4.0. The responses were evaluated with and without using clues for specific radiographs to see if adding clues during prompting improved diagnostic accuracy.

Results: The true prediagnosis rate without any clue was 30.7%. By adding one clue this rate significantly increased to 56.9%. There was not a significant difference in accurate diagnosis of anatomical landmarks, cysts, and tumors (p>0.05). However, including internal structure information improved the diagnostic accuracy (p<0.05)

Conclusion: GPT-4.0 showed a tendency to misdiagnose closely located anatomical structures and by adding additional clues its performance showed improvement, while its ability to recognize diverse differential diagnoses remains limited.
Age-related features of the pattern of oral fluid patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Authors: Emelyanova Nataliya , Emelyanov Dmitry
Published: January 2025

Introduction: In recent years, non-invasive screening methods for diagnosing various human conditions, including those corresponding to biological age, have attracted great interest, one of the sources for non-invasive research of which is oral fluid.

Aims: To study the age-related features of oral fluid facies in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Materials and methods: Sixty-one patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and 57 somatically healthy patients were selected for study. An oral fluid sample was taken into a plastic tube in the quantity of 1.5-2 ml. The supernatant fluid was collected using a laboratory pipette, and 4 drops of 0.02 ml were formed on a glass slide. After that, the drop was subjected to natural dehydration. The facies study has been carried out using an electron microscope.

Results: Normally, during the phase OF drop transition, the formation of 2 zones is characteristic – the marginal zone having the “colloidal glass” form, and the central organized by crystals in the “fern leaf” or “tree branch” form. The metabolic dysfunction negatively affect the organization of protein molecules and the formation of marginal zone in which pathology markers are spread – fissures, wrinkles, pigment inclusions.

Conclusion: Accordingly, elements of crystal destruction appear in the salt part, and the number of chaotically oriented dendrites increases.
La typologie textuelle des manuscrits des xiv e – xv e siècles dans les bibliothèques bénédictines des Pays-Bas méridionaux
Authors: Ruzzier Chiara
Published: January 2025

Les abbayes bénédictines implantées dans les Pays-Bas méridionaux ont connu un important renouveau au xv e siècle sous l’impulsion de mouvements de réforme réclamant un retour à l’observance de la règle, phénomène qui s’est traduit dans un nouveau dynamisme dans la copie et l’achat de livres. Cette contribution, basée sur l’exploitation d’un corpus de 1 201 manuscrits datés ou datables des xiv e et xv e siècles et ayant appartenu aux abbayes bénédictines de la région, vise à mettre en lumière le lien entre la demande de livres générée par la réforme et la typologie textuelle des ouvrages, la langue utilisée et l’ancienneté des auteurs copiés. L’analyse montre que l’approvisionnement en livres se focalise sur les textes qui encadrent la vie commune, les œuvres historiques d’intérêt local et surtout les textes de spiritualité et de dévotion.
Arts visuels et réformes bénédictines dans les anciens Pays-Bas à la fin du Moyen Âge : bilan et perspectives de recherche
Authors: Falque Ingrid
Published: January 2025

Ces dernières années, la recherche sur les réformes monastiques de la fin du Moyen Âge a connu de multiples développements, riches et variés. En ce qui concerne le milieux bénédictin, l’accent a surtout été mis sur les sources textuelles. Cet article se penche – sous l’angle du bilan historiographique – sur les œuvres d’art produites dans le contexte des réformes bénédictines des anciens Pays-Bas et explore comment elles ont été étudiées (ou pas) en tant qu’objets permettant d’éclairer et comprendre les multiples facettes de ces processus réformateurs. De nombreuses figures bénédictines réformatrices, comme Jacques Coëne ou Guillaume de Bruxelles, ont été mises en lumière et leurs mécénats bien étudiés, mais le rôle joué dans leurs actions réformatrices par les œuvres qu’ils ont commandées reste encore à étudier. Il s’agit là de pistes de recherche qui permettront sans aucun doute de jeter un regard nouveau sur ces objets et d’enrichir notre compréhension des mouvements de réforme dans les monastères bénédictins des anciens Pays-Bas à la fin du Moyen Âge.
Les manuscrits copiés par Pierre de Wareix, l’université de Louvain et la bibliothèque monastique de Gembloux au xv e siècle
Authors: Reynhout Lucien
Published: January 2025

Pierre de Wareix, moine de Gembloux, a copié, en tout ou en partie, quatre manuscrits traitant pour l’essentiel de droit canon, et dans une moindre mesure de théologie, de spiritualité ascétique et de pastorale. Notre moine érudit est sans doute originaire de la région de Gembloux, comme l’indique son nom apparenté aux toponymes formés avec « Waret ». La composition textuelle de ses manuscrits, leurs colophons et certaines notes marginales indiquent sa présence à l’université de Louvain dans les années 1457–1470, et sans doute une participation active à la vie académique, le menant peut-être au doctorat, hypothèses qui devraient être confirmées. Ses manuscrits et d’autres codices contemporains de la bibliothèque monastique de Gembloux éclairent l’inscription de l’abbaye brabançonne dans les grands courants de l’histoire intellectuelle et spirituelle des anciens Pays-Bas méridionaux dans la seconde moitié du xv e siècle.
Olivier de La Marche, Debat de Cuidier et de Fortune , dans le manuscrit Vienne , Österreichische Nationalbibliothek, 3391
Authors: Colombo Timelli Maria
Published: January 2025

Le manuscrit Vienne , ÖNB, 3391 ( W , ca 1500–1520), riche anthologie de textes en vers et en prose pour la plupart d’origine bourguignonne, contient entre autres six œuvres d’Olivier de La Marche : Le Debat de Cuidier et de Fortune , Le Chevalier deliberé et quatre poèmes dédiés à L’Archiduc (Philippe le Beau), auxquels s’ajoutent trois poèmes de circonstance copiés par une main tardive, différente de la main principale. Le Debat , qui fait l’objet de cet article, est conservé dans quatre manuscrits et dans un incunable de Jean de Liège (actif à Valenciennes, vers 1500) ; le copiste de W ayant pris parfois pour modèles des incunables contemporains, notamment des éditions de Colard Mansion, on a collationné le texte du manuscrit – le seul qui n’attribue pas ces vers à Olivier de La Marche – et celui de l’imprimé valenciennois, afin d’en vérifier la parenté. Le résultat est cependant négatif : même dans l’impossibilité de reconstruire un stemma, il paraît néanmoins hautement improbable que le copiste de W ait eu sous les yeux le texte de l’incunable.