bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing Female Enrollment in Advanced Secondary Education in Selected Secondary Schools in Kampala District, Uganda
Authors: Rose Costa Nakawuki
Published: February 2025

Education Sector is witnessing new developments at the international and national levels. Internationally, Heads of States under the United Nations in 2015 adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sustainable Development Goal 4 provides for inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all and has defined new targets and indicators that have to be achieved by 2030. This research study aimed at investigating the Strategies to Increase Female Enrolment in Advanced Level in selected Secondary Schools in Kampala District. The main objective of the study was to establish the enrollment of females for Advanced level in secondary schools. Cross-sectional research design was adopted for the study. Schools were randomly drawn from Kampala district in Uganda. The study was quantitative and was guided by the descriptive and cross sectional survey designs. This sample size involved 300 form five and six secondary students. These students were selected using simple random sampling technique. A questionnaire was used in collecting data for the study. This data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages. The findings of the study revealed that socio-economic barriers, cultural norms and expectations, lack of awareness about educational opportunities and gender stereotyping had significant relationship with the female enrollment in advanced level in selected secondary schools. Therefore, female student’s attitude should be changed towards studies at A’ level, awareness be made, addressing cultural barriers where girls are seen for marriages, hope be developed in girls that educated girls can make good wife’s not so that they are patient and the assumption that A ‘level is difficult tends to discourage girls should stop because girls should know that they are having the same brain like boys, they are not any less. The difference between boys and girls is not in the brain that handles academic gymnastics. They should therefore stop self-pity and be hustlers in the field of academics like anyone else. Female enrolment would improve at an advanced level if the above challenges, wrong beliefs can be addressed.
Correlation Between Emotional Intelligence, Work-Life Balance and Role Efficacy among the Nurses from HCG Cancer Centres in Mumbai
Authors: Waghe Aakanksha , Das Shankar
Published: February 2025

This study aims to examine the correlation between Emotional Intelligence, Work-Life Balance, and Role Efficacy among Nurses from two cancer centres in Mumbai. The sample consisted of a total of 82 nurses. Five-point rating scales on Emotional Intelligence, Roleefficacy, and Work-Life Balance were administered to assess the nurses. Results showed a positive relationship between the overall work-life balance score, nursing role efficacy score, and emotional intelligence score. Work experience affects nurses’ emotional intelligence.
A Unique Strategies for Psoriasis Management: Utilizing Nanoemulsion Based Insitu-Gel Formulation for Topical Administration of Mometasone Furoate
Authors: Singh Virendra Kumar , Pate Hiteshkumar A
Published: February 2025

Mometasone furoate (MF) exhibits low oral bioavailability and can lead to significant adverse effects, renderingoral administration impractical. In order to enhance its solubility and permeability, a nanoemulsion-based in-situ gelwas developed for psoriasis treatment. Clove oil, Tween-80 (surfactant), and PEG 400 (co-surfactant) were chosenbased on their solubility profiles for MF. A pseudo-tertiary phase diagram was constructed to determine the optimalnanoemulsion formulation. The MF nanoemulsion (MF-NE) was prepared using a drop-by-drop aqueous titrationmethod. The optimized MF-NE demonstrated and thermodynamic stability and was characterized for globule size,zeta potential, refractive index, and viscosity. The final nanoemulsion formulation comprised 2% w/w oil and 18%w/w Smix (surfactant and co-surfactant mixture in 2:1 ratio). This nanoemulsion was incorporated into variousconcentrations of the gel poloxamer 407.
Optimization of Medium Components for Enhancing Antibacterial Activity of Marine Streptomyces aureofaciens A3 through Response Surface Methodology
Authors: Srikandace Yoice , Kamarisima Kamarisima , Putri Sastia Prama , Adiatiawati Pingkan
Published: February 2025

This study is the first to report on the statistical optimization of an antibacterial production medium for the marine bacterium Streptomyces aureofaciens A3. Glycolic and furoic acids have not been previously documented as metabolites produced by Streptomyces, especially by S. aureofaciens A3. The antibacterial metabolites were generated in an ISP4 medium enriched with artificial seawater with different concentrations of starch, NaCl, and ammonium sulfate. Media components were optimized through the Response Surface Method (RSM) using the Box-Behnken design (BBD) in submerged fermentation. Antibacterial metabolites produced during fermentation were extracted with ethyl acetate (EA) to obtain EA extracts. The extract activities were tested using the Kirby-Bauer method, and the extract compounds were annotated using GC/MS. The results showed that the specific concentrations of starch, ammonium sulfate, and NaCl enhanced the antibacterial activity for each tested bacteria were 11.06 - 12.07 g/L for starch and 1.39 - 1.56 g/L for ammonium sulfate and 1.76 - 2.45 g/L for NaCl. The media increased higher antibacterial activity against pathogens with rising percentages of inhibition zones of E. coli (62.33 %), S. aureus (9.41 %), S. typhimurium (48.69 %), P. aeruginosa (39.16 %) and B. subtilis (8.58 %), respectively. The inhibition zones of each test bacteria were 10.88 - 17.97 mm and categorized as strong antibacterial activity. GC/MS derivatization results showed that the annotated compounds in EA extracts consisted of primary metabolites such as glycolic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, oleic acid and secondary metabolites were furoic acid, phthalate acid, benzoic acid, methylmalonic acid. This study showed that the RSM method is efficient and effective for improving the activity of broad-spectrum antibacterial agents produced by S. aureofaciens A3. The application of RSM to optimize ISP4 medium enables the large-scale production of antibacterial metabolites for the pharmaceutical industry.
HIGHLIGHTS

The antibacterial activity of marine Streptomyces aureofaciens A3 was first optimized using the Response Surface Method with ISP4-modified media.
Broad-spectrum antibacterial activity increases against all pathogenic bacteria with a media composition similar to seawater.
The low ammonium sulfate concentration induces higher antibacterial activity against bacterial pathogens.

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EDUCAÇÃO ESTÉTICA E DESENVOLVIMENTO DO DOCENTE ENFERMEIRO NOS CURSOS TÉCNICOS EM ENFERMAGEM
Authors: Sanfilippo Claudia Rodrigues , Rosito Margaréte May Berkenbrock
Published: February 2025

Trata-se de uma pesquisa em andamento que apresenta uma análise sobre a dimensão estética da formação e o desenvolvimento do docente enfermeiro nos Cursos Técnicos em Enfermagem. Destaque-se a importância de integrar a capacitação técnica ao desenvolvimento estético considerando o desenvolvimento dos sujeitos que caracteriza no nosso entendimento a finalidade de uma formação de qualidade aos estudantes do Curso Técnico em Enfermagem que possuem sua formação sob a orientação direta do enfermeiro docente. O estudo foi realizado por meio de uma revisão de literatura nas bases da Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) e Portal de Periódico CAPES, em maio de 2024, sendo o período temporal de busca, 2019 a 2024. Como resultado foi observado que a maioria dos enfermeiros docentes não possui formação específica para o exercício da docência ingressando na carreira de educação abruptamente e, concentrando os cursos de especializações em áreas da prática profissional e não da pedagógica. O foco deste estudo é o desenvolvimento para os enfermeiros docentes ampliarem seu repertório pedagógico, para além da atuação da enfermagem de forma hospitalocêntrica. Em relação à educação estética e docência no curso de enfermagem foi verificada uma escassez de artigos que correlacionam o tema com a formação de docentes enfermeiros. Conclui-se que há uma lacuna nos estudos sobre a formação de enfermeiros docentes em cursos técnicos em enfermagem e sua integração com a educação estética, justificando a continuidade deste estudo.
PRÁTICA FORMATIVA NO ENSINO DE BIOLOGIA
Authors: Coelho Ana Rosa Farias , Sousa Sara Carvalho de , Veloso Rita Guilherme Zeferino
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo aborda as experiências vivenciadas por duas residentes do Programa de Residência Pedagógica (PRP) da Universidade Estadual de Roraima (UERR), realizadas no Colégio Estadual Militarizado Professora Maria dos Prazeres Mota (CEM VII), em Boa Vista/RR. A pesquisa analisou as práticas desenvolvidas pelas residentes durante o período de um ano e meio, envolvendo metodologias ativas e interativas, atividades práticas, acompanhamento científico, o uso de Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TICs) e a aplicação de uma Sequência Didática no ensino de Biologia para turmas do ensino médio. As residentes, denominadas A e B, adotaram abordagens distintas, com foco em diferentes metodologias e contextos pedagógicos. Os resultados demonstram avanços significativos na compreensão dos estudantes sobre os conteúdos trabalhados, bem como no aprimoramento das competências docentes das residentes. As atividades realizadas contribuíram para o desenvolvimento de habilidades como autonomia, pensamento crítico e protagonismo dos estudantes. Além disso, o PRP mostrou-se um espaço de aprendizado reflexivo e de experimentação pedagógica, unindo teoria e prática. Por fim, a parceria entre universidade e escola destacou-se como elemento essencial na prática formativa, criando professores mais preparados e sensíveis às demandas da educação contemporânea.
Comparative Efficacy of Homoeopathic and Antibiotic Growth Promoters on Performance of Commercial Broiler Chicken
Authors: B. Gameti Chintan , P. Savaliya Fulabhai , G. Mali Avinash , B. Patel Atul , J. Bhagora Nikesh , A. Shekh Maqbul
Published: February 2025

The application of antibiotics as growth promoter in poultry has been banned, hence alternative growth promoters are required to be used. One of them is Homoeopathic remedies. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Homoeopathic and Antibiotic growth promoters on growth performance and feed efficiency of commercial broiler chicken. A total of 144 straight-run day-old commercial broiler chicks were randomly distributed to three treatments (T1, T2, T3). Each treatment consisted of eight replicates and in each replicate, six chicks were there, leading to 48 chicks per treatment. Birds in T1 (Control), received basal diet, while birds of T2 group were provided with Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGP, Avilamycin, 10 g/100 kg) through feed and T3 group provided with Homoeopathic Growth Promoter (HGP, 2 mL/L) through drinking water. Up to 6 weeks of age, the body weight in birds of control group was significantly (p
Molecular Detection of Klebsiella spp. from Buffalo Milk and Farm Environment
Authors: Prajapati Prashant , Kour Chhabra Daljeet , Gangil Rakhi , Kumar Bagherwal Rajendra , Sharda Rakesh , Sikrodia Ravi
Published: February 2025

Mastitis caused by Gram-negative bacteria is becoming more common in both well-run and unorganized dairy farms. Coliforms are the major environmental pathogens in the etiology of bovine mammary infections. Among these coliforms, the opportunistic pathogens, Klebsiella spp. may cause the severe mastitis. Klebsiella spp. was isolated from 15 (5.00%) out of total 300 samples. The prevalence of K. pneumoniae in buffaloes and farm environment was 4.66% and 5.33%, respectively. Klebsiella and K. pneumoniae were recovered from all type of samples, viz., mastitic milk, faeces, bedding material and floor, drinking water and soil sample. The prevalence of virulence gene (fimH) in Klebsiella spp. isolated from buffaloes and farm environment was 53.33%.
High Prevalence of Ixodidae Ticks in Dogs Across Diverse Agro-Climatic Zones of Western Maharashtra
Authors: Ranjeet Mhaisekar Nirja , Dhanaji Pawar Prashant , Madhavrao Chigure Gajanan , Gajanan Nimbalkar Vidya , Harihar Belsare Bhagyashri , Das Singla Lachhman
Published: February 2025

This research work highlights the alarming prevalence of Ixodidae ticks infesting dogs across four distinct agro-climatic zones of Western Maharashtra. A total of 220 dogs were screened, resulting in 100 tick samples identified through rigorous methods. Findings revealed a concerning overall prevalence of 45.5% (100/220) of Ixodid ticks in the region, with Rhipicephalus sanguineus as the predominant species, comprising 53% (53/100) of the samples. Remarkably, dogs aged 1 to 3 years showed the highest infestation rate at 49.4% (38/77). Male dogs were disproportionately affected, with a prevalence of 52% (53/102). Stray dogs emerged as particularly vulnerable hosts, exhibiting an alarming infestation rate of 57.4% (39/68). Among breeds, the Greyhound demonstrated the highest prevalence at 63.3% (19/30). Moreover, skinny dogs faced the most significant tick burden, with a striking 70% (7/10) infestation rate. The ear was identified as the most common attachment site for ticks, accounting for 43% (43/100) of occurrences. This comprehensive study emphasizes the urgent need for targeted interventions to combat tick infestations in dogs across Western Maharashtra.
Seasonal Prevalence and Determinants of Gastrointestinal Parasitism in Goats of Indore District: A Comprehensive Epidemiological Study
Authors: Solanki Himanshi , Agrawal Vivek , Shakya Mukesh , Kashiram Jayraw Anantrao , P. Jatav Gaya , Jamra Nirmala
Published: February 2025

Gastrointestinal (GI) parasitism is a major challenge affecting goat health and productivity, particularly in developing regions where goats are vital for the livelihoods of marginal farmers and landless laborers. This study investigated the prevalence and associated determinants of GI parasitism in goats from four blocks of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, during the summer and monsoon seasons of 2024. A total of 312 fecal samples were analyzed using flotation, sedimentation, and the McMaster method, while coproculture was employed to recover infective larvae. Statistical analysis revealed significant associations between GI parasitism and factors such as season, age, sex, breed, rearing system, body condition, and farmer practices. The findings underscore the importance of targeted control strategies and farmer education to mitigate the burden of GI parasitism in goats.
Evaluation of Haemato-Biochemical Profile of Camels Fed on Diet Supplemented with Fruit Waste
Authors: Bhatia Tripti , Pal Ankita , Godara Kanta
Published: February 2025

This study evaluated the impact of fruit waste supplementation on the haemato-biochemical profile of camels. A 42-days trial was conducted with 10 camels, randomly assigned to two groups (five per group) using a randomized block design (RBD). T1 (control) received a 50:50 mix of guar and groundnut straw, while T2 was supplemented with 5% fruit waste (banana, papaya, watermelon) in the basal diet in fresh form (DM basis). Results showed significantly higher haemoglobin (p≤0.01) and packed cell volume (p≤0.05) in T2, whereas no significant changes were observed in biochemical parameters. Thus, fruit waste can be used as a cheaper feed resource at level of 5% of the diet without any adverse effects on haemato-biochemical parameters of camels.
Clinico-Laboratory Biomarkers of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Associated with Theileria annulata Infection in Cattle and its Prognostic Significance
Authors: Kumar Gupta Kapil , Punia Sunil , Dutta Nishchal , Sudan Vikrant
Published: February 2025

Bovine tropical theileriosis is an infectious multisystemic disease characterized by variable clinical signs including fever, lymphadenopathy, anaemia and sometimes haemoglobinuria. Present study was designed to assess the clinico-laboratory markers of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) associated with bovine tropical theileriosis and its impact on prognosis of disease. Twenty two clinical cases of theileriosis were investigated for clinical and laboratory biomarkers of systemic inflammation. Clinical analysis revealed 86.36% of infected animals showed SIRS. Laboratory analysis revealed elevation in Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in 57.89% and 42.10% Theileria annulata infected cattle, respectively, while 31.57% animals showed both elevated NLR and PLR. Results of the study revealed the presence of systemic inflammation in majority of cases of bovine tropical theileriosis which exert effect on the prognosis of disease.
Management of Pericardial and Pleural Effusion in a Dog with Pericardial Mass
Authors: Reddy Kype Basava , Pentareddy Sagarika Archana , Rajapantula Mahesh
Published: February 2025

The pericardium is a hard, fibroelastic sac that encloses
the heart, with the ability to stretch appreciably in dogs tormented by pericardial effusion (PE) (Lorell and Braunwald, 1984). PE is characterized with the aid of a bizarre buildup of fluid in the pericardial space, at the same time as small volumes of PE won’t produce medical signs and symptoms, will increase in fluid volume and pressure can cause cardiac tamponade. The most common causes of PE in dogs are cardiac neoplasia, right sided heart failure, cardiac rupture, and idiopathic pericarditis and less commonly congenital pericardial disorders, trauma, or infectious origin. Pericardial tumors can make contributions to both pleural and pericardial effusions in dogs (Scollan et al., 2015). Blood analysis might also display mild anaemia and leukocytosis in cases regarding pericardial tumors, in particular haemangiosarcoma (Shaw and Rush 2007).
The common physical findings in dogs with pericardial and pleural effusion encompass Muffled heart sounds, jugular vein distention, tachycardia, abdominal distension, abdominal respiration, poor pulse quality, ascites, dyspnea, and tachypnea (Kladakis et al, 2018). In lateral thoracic radiographs, the coronary heart often seems globoid or rounded. PE is now and again mistaken for dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), and pleural effusion may also be seen on radiographs. Common ECG findings in dogs with PE encompass sinus tachycardia, ventricular arrhythmias, low voltage QRS complexes, ST phase elevation, and electrical alternans (Guglielmini et al., 2012). Echocardiography is a non-invasive and enormously effective diagnostic tool for detecting even small amounts of PE. The presence of PE itself complements visualization of the masses on the heart, because the fluid acts as a assessment medium (MacGregor et al., 2005). Echocardiography is considered the gold standard well known for diagnosing PE and formulating a therapeutic plan (Shaw and Rush, 2007). Treatment for pericardial and pleural effusion consists of pericardiocentesis and thoracocentesis, respectively, at the side of diuretic remedy. Chemotherapy may be considered in instances of cardiac neoplasia (Shaw and Rush, 2007). This communication reports successful management of pericardial and pleural effusion in a dog with pericardial mass.
How COVID and War Have Reshuffled the European Banking Sector
Authors:   Warsaw School of Economics, Dybek Patryk
Published: February 2025

The stability of the European banking system has been recently tested by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and then by the Russian aggression against Ukraine in 2022. Both events have forced the European Central Bank to implement many recovery measures. Despite having vastly different fundamentals, those events have led to the new economic reality with high interest rates and return on equity below the cost of equity for most European banks.
The paper aims to assess how pandemic and war impacted the banking sector and its stability. The analysis relies on data provided by public international authorities, global banking advisors, and open-access databases such as Eurostat. The overall, conclusion is that these neither events pushed the entire sector to the brink of collapse. The primary reason for this outcome was the implementation of measures established following the global financial crisis 2008.
Brexit, the stateness and the flow of Foreign Investment in the Western Balkans: a case study of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors:   Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Romania, Rusu Mirela
Published: February 2025

Attracting foreign direct investment to the Western Balkans has been in the last decades a major challenge for administrations and political parties ruling the respective countries. However, the perception that their legal system is slow, pressured by political influence and political frictions, that the government policies are unreliable, corrupted and affected by direct interference (immixtion directe) of the national political systems and their policies, have prevented foreign investors to invest massively in SEE.
Against this background, the findings of the article show that factors related to good governance such as the rule of law, including judicial efficiency, freedom from corruption, political environment and stability, efficiency in the public administration, environmental politics, risk and crisis management may be more relevant to attracting Foreign Direct Investment in the post war period than factors related to the economic potential or the capital and labor of the market, or other controversial elements such as taxation, wage variation, exchange rates, growth or trade balance.
However, in periods troubled by secessionist movements and tendencies, the process initiated by the UK government to withdrawn from the EU – the Brexit process, could send a negative signal to the states where economic and political nationalism is an important factor in the rhetoric of the political class.
Validating Re-Clustering for Data Labeling with Human-in-the-Loop Feedback
Authors: J. Monko Gloriana , Kimura Masaomi
Published: February 2025

This study presents a semi-supervised labeling framework integrating clustering algorithm and Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) methodology to improve labeling accuracy in highdimensional, noisy datasets. By leveraging an advanced density-based clustering algorithm, SSDBSCAN, and expert feedback, the framework enhanced data annotation across diverse datasets, including MIMIC III, Cancer Doc Classification, Hotel and Movie Reviews, Spam txt, and News Articles. Evaluations across HITL, non-HITL, and original labels confirm that the HITL framework achieved 98.25% accuracy on the MIMIC III dataset, significantly outperforming the non-HITL setup (96.25%). Similarly, on the Spam txt dataset, HITL attained an accuracy of 96.50%, compared to 93.70% without HITL and 89.63% using original labels. While datasets like Cancer and News posed challenges due to class imbalance and data complexity, HITL still demonstrated improved accuracy compared to non-HITL configurations, achieving 64.15% and 59.40% , respectively. These results highlight the framework’s validity, scalability, and reliability for semi-supervised labeling in large, unlabeled datasets.
A Chronological Review of Deepfake Detection: Techniques and Evolutions
Authors: RAO JINGJING , UEHARA TETSUTARO
Published: February 2025

Since the development of deep learning technology, various new technologies have emerged one after another, greatly facilitating our daily lives. However, the development of these technologies has also brought some troubles, among which Deepfake technology is a typical example. Deepfake technology is mainly used to generate false pictures and videos, or modify real pictures and videos to achieve the purpose of deception. In the early days of this technology, people could often distinguish the authenticity with the naked eye. However, as the technology matures, the generated pictures and videos become more and more realistic, and many criminals have begun to use this technology to commit economic fraud, produce illegal pornographic content, distort political facts and other illegal acts. In order to better understand the importance of Deepfake detection and its related technologies, this article sorts out the main Deepfake detection technologies from 2018 to 2024. We briefly explain the various methods mentioned in the work and organize them into a table form. At the same time, we also set up a series of Q&A sessions, the purpose of which is to comprehensively introduce Deepfake technology and its detection methods from multiple perspectives, so as to help readers fully understand the latest developments and challenges in this field.
An Intelligent Tracking System to Analyze Shooting Angles Compared to NBA Players using AI and Machine Learning
Authors: Zhang Zhixiang , Li Ang
Published: February 2025

This project aims to solve the problem of providing real-time, personalized feedback on basketball shooting form using machine learning (ML). By comparing a user’s body angles during their shot to those of professional players, the program delivers tailored suggestions for improvement. The core technologies used include pose detection through computer vision and a machine learning model that analyzes and compares joint angles. Challenges included fine-tuning the model’s confidence score to ensure accurate comparisons between users and pros, handling image quality issues, and providing clear feedback to users of different skill levels. The experiments showed that when professional players were compared to themselves, the system returned very high similarity scores, confirming the model’s accuracy.The project stands out because of its personalized feedback feature, helping both beginner and advanced users improve their shooting form. By addressing common limitations such as image quality and skill variability, this tool offers a unique solution for athletes looking to refine their performance.
Cracking the WTP Metric for Enhancing Pricing Framework and Margin Optimization using Reasoning LLMs, Agents and Langchain Framework
Authors: Soni Chirag , Shah Swati
Published: February 2025

The advancements in LLMs and Agentic Universe has enabled businesses to incorporate intelligent automation across business applications. With this paper we present a methodology to enhance B2B sales process where LangChain framework and Agents could be used to fetch critical information from the internet in real time to indirectly calculate a Business’s Willingness To Pay in the form of a score generated by Reasoning LLMs, and rank order these businesses to filter out the ones who at the given point in time have the highest WTP, which could be used by Sales teams to prioritize, negotiate a better pricing and identify sales opportunities currently active in their respective time zones.
Leveraging Retrieval Augmented Generative LLMs for Automated Metadata Description Generation to Enhance Data Catalogs
Authors: Singh Mayank , Kumar Abhijeet , Donaparthi Sasidhar , Karambelkar Gayatri
Published: February 2025

Data catalogs serve as repositories for organizing and accessing diverse collection of data assets, but their effectiveness hinges on the ease with which business users can look-up relevant content. Unfortunately, many data catalogs within organizations suffer from limited searchability due to inadequate metadata like asset descriptions. Hence, there is a need of content generation solution to enrich and curate metadata in a scalable way. This paper explores the challenges associated with metadata creation and proposes a unique prompt enrichment idea of leveraging existing metadata content using retrieval based fewshot technique tied with generative large language models (LLM). The literature also considers finetuning an LLM on existing content and studies the behavior of few-shot pretrained LLM (Llama, GPT3.5) vis-à-vis few-shot finetuned LLM (Llama2-7b) by evaluating their performance based on accuracy, factual grounding, and toxicity. Our preliminary results exhibit more than 80% Rouge-1 F1 for the generated content. This implied 87%- 88% of instances accepted as is or curated with minor edits by data stewards. By automatically generating descriptions for tables and columns in most accurate way, the research attempts to provide an overall framework for enterprises to effectively scale metadata curation and enrich its data catalog thereby vastly improving the data catalog searchability and overall usability.
Impact of Transactional and Transformational leadership on NGO Performance in Masvingo Province-Zimbabwe
Authors: Jongwe Pamire
Published: February 2025

This article examines the impact of transactional and transformational leadership styles on non-governmental organization (NGOs) performance in Masvingo Province-Zimbabwe. The research used a descriptive quantitative design. The study used a quantitative approach to survey participants from the NGOs in the region and the respondents were the leaders and the management in this sector. 64 leaders and management of all the twenty-four (24) NGOs actively operating in Masvingo Province were included and were stratified into two strata according to nature of business, The findings indicate a positive impact of transactional and transformational leadership styles on organisational performance. However, the study shows many related leadership challenges that includes; failure to embrace upward feedback, failure embrace change management strategy, unclear grievance handling procedures, high Staff turnover and unclear communication channels. The study recommends that leadership need to be hybridised with sustainable approaches such as capacity building workshops for leaders, implementation of staff retention programs and most significantly there is need to adopt both transactional and transformational leadership styles in the NGO sector.
Fluctuating Exchange Rate Regime as the Driving Force for Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: OZOJI Amara Priscilia , EZECHUKWU Beatrice O.
Published: February 2025

The recent incessant increase in economic hardship among Nigerians, has created much doubts on the effectiveness of the type of fluctuating system of exchange rate currently in operation in Nigeria, in achieving its main purpose of maintaining the exchange rate at levels in line with economic growth prospects. To clear the doubts, this study investigated the effect of exchange rate fluctuation system on economic growth in Nigeria, with focus from 2003 to 2023. The study specifically aimed at: determining the effect of fluctuating exchange rate on growth rate of real gross domestic product in Nigeria (GDPGR); and determining the nature and the direction of causality between exchange rate and economic growth in Nigeria. It employed secondary data. The real effective exchange rates prevailing during the fluctuating exchange rate regime, inflation rate and lending interest rate were used as the independent variables; and economic growth was used as the dependent variable, which was measured with the annual value of real GDP growth rate in Nigeria’s fluctuating exchange rate regime. Employing the ordinary least square regression method and Granger causality test, the study discovered among others that the fluctuating exchange rate has a significant and negative effect on GDPGR. While fluctuating exchange rate was found to has Granger cause GDPGR, and GDPGR does not Granger cause the exchange rate. It was thus concluded that the fluctuating exchange rate system, currently in operation in Nigeria (managed float), is not a bad policy option to boost Nigeria’s GDP, but needs to be strengthened by the central bank through high degree of the country’s external reserves’ management. This would aid maintenance of large amounts of foreign reserves necessary for intervening in the foreign exchange market to reduce excess exchange rate volatility and reduce sustained increase in Naira exchange rate (Naira depreciation), which in turn would stimulates Nigeria’s economic growth.
Advancing Health Equity: A Research Review on Culturally Inclusive Healthcare Models for Marginalised Populations
Authors: Uwuseba Obaro
Published: February 2025

Culturally inclusive healthcare is essential for addressing health disparities and achieving global health equity. This comprehensive analysis explores access-oriented and delivery-oriented models, emphasizing the integration of cultural competence into healthcare systems. Case studies from diverse regions, including community health centres in Canada, the United States of America, India, Finland and the Family Health Program in Brazil, demonstrate the effectiveness of culturally tailored interventions in improving health outcomes. Innovations such as AI-driven personalization, telehealth, and virtual reality training for healthcare providers highlight the role of technology in bridging cultural and linguistic gaps. Despite progress, challenges persist, including resource constraints, systemic biases, and gaps in research on intersectionality and culturally tailored precision health. Recommendations include mandatory cultural competence training, enhanced community engagement, and policy reforms to support inclusive care. The future of culturally inclusive healthcare lies in leveraging technology, fostering global collaboration, and ensuring sustainability. By addressing these priorities, healthcare systems can advance equity and deliver care that respects and responds to the diverse needs of all individuals.
A Review on the Application & Influence of Big Data in the Financial Institutions
Authors: Ahmed Mirza Fahim , Mahal Ishter
Published: February 2025

The research explores & elaborates on the application & influence of Big Data on the main areas or functions of various financial institutions, mainly commercial banks. Big Data has become an integral part of modern finance & economy. This study aggregates the main factors associated with the application of Big Data over various financial activities. The research also explores the complexities & constraints of Big Data within the lens of financial activities. The research follows a secondary data collection technique by systematically locating & reviewing academic research focusing on Big Data and finance or banking activities. Ultimately, the study provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental characteristics of Big Data, its applications in financial institutions, related complexities & potential strategies to minimize the complexities.
SOCIAL PHOBIA
Authors: Babayeva Elnara
Published: February 2025

Social phobia is a widespread psychological condition, particularly prevalent in young people, where individuals experience overwhelming anxiety in social situations, leading to avoidance of social interactions and significant emotional distress. This article explores the relationship between social phobia and personality traits, with an emphasis on how specific personality types predispose individuals to develop social phobia and how these traits affect emotional well-being. The research outlines the key causes of social phobia, its emotional and behavioral consequences, and treatment strategies that can help alleviate the condition.
Comparison of P-Possum and Esas (Emergency Surgery Acuity Score) For Prediction of 30-Day Mortality in Patients Undergoing Emergency Laparotomy
Authors: Ibn E Ali Paras , Ilyas Sohail , Ashraf Sohaib , Zafar Hamayal , Kazmi Farwa , Siddiqui Ubaid Ullah
Published: February 2025

Objective: To evaluate the validity of the Portsmouth Physiological and Operative Severity Score for the enumeration of Mortality and morbidity (P-POSSUM) and Emergency Surgery Acuity Score (ESAS) scoring system and compare the positive predictive value of both in predicting 30 days’ mortality in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy.
Study Design:  Prospective longitudinal study.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Surgery and Department of Accident and Emergency, Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi, Pakistan from Aug 2021 to Mar 2022.
Patients and methods: A total of 210 patients were enrolled in the study, with 30-day post-operative mortality as the primary outcome of interest. P-POSSUM and ESAS scores were calculated for all patients upon presentation to the surgical emergency. A cutoff of 19 for ESAS and 63 for P-POSSUM was used to predict 30-day post-operative mortality in emergency laparotomy patients.
Results: The observed mortality rate among the recruited patients was 9.5%. The mean age was 46.24±11.13 years, with 62.4% of the population being male. Among those who died within 30 days of follow-up, the majority were aged over 50 years (p=0.002) and predominantly male (p=0.460), with most having ileal or jejunal perforation. The AUROC for ESAS in predicting 30-day post-operative mortality was 0.974, while for P-POSSUM it was 0.885.
Conclusion: ESAS and P-POSSUM can both be employed in emergency surgical situations. As ESAS can be calculated pre-operatively, it should be preferred over P-POSSUM.
Efficacy of Umbilical Cord Lactate Level in Predicting the Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) in Neonates After Perinatal Asphyxia
Authors: Arshad Muhammad Bilal , Ayub Iqra , Arshad Bakhtawar , Hussain Shabbir , Nadeem Muhammad Tariq , Tabbusum Samina
Published: February 2025

Objective: To compare the umbilical artery lactate level in different grades of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy in neonates with perinatal asphyxia.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan, from Dec 2021 to Feb 2022.
Methodology: A group of 70 neonates with gestational age of 36 weeks (252 days) and above, who were reported to have any late deceleration, meconium staining of liquor, low 5 minute APGAR score and need for neonatal resuscitation for more than 1 minute, were selected and their umbilical artery lactate levels were measured. Neonates were classified into two groups by using Sarnet and Sarnet classification with Group-A having neonates with No or Mild Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy and Group-B with Moderate to Severe Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy.
Results: A total of 70 patients were enrolled in the study with median gestational age of 267 days and mean weight of 2.70±0.60 kg. A total of 45 neonates were found to have No or mild Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (Group-A) with mean lactate level of 3.64±1.49 mmol/L and 25 diagnosed with moderate to severe Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (Group-B) had mean lactate level of 9.40±2.26 mmol/L. Mean lactate levels were significantly raised for Moderate to Severe Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (p≤0.005).
Conclusions: The umbilical artery lactate level can be used as a predictor of moderate-to-severe Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy in neonates suffering from perinatal asphyxia.
Memórias urbanas do recife
Authors: Mendonça Maria Carolina Lins , Menezes Neto Hugo
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo reflete sobre as dinâmicas da implementação de políticas urbanas no Recife, com foco nas intervenções realizadas no âmbito do PAC-Beberibe. A partir da análise das experiências das beneficiárias e das práticas de gestão da precariedade adotadas pelo projeto, observamos que a região do Beberibe continua a reproduzir desigualdades históricas, cujas raízes remontam ao período colonial. O estudo revela que, embora o PAC tenha buscado atender demandas históricas, ele também reforçou processos de segregação socioespacial, com remoções e reassentamentos inadequados. As políticas urbanas, ao priorizarem o desenvolvimento econômico e o embelezamento, muitas vezes negligenciam o bem-estar das comunidades afetadas. Utilizando a etnografia como ferramenta de análise, o artigo expõe como essas políticas refletem e perpetuam as dinâmicas de poder e exclusão, sugerindo a necessidade de intervenções mais justas e inclusivas. A pesquisa contribui para o debate sobre planejamento urbano, defendendo políticas que promovam reparação histórica e justiça social.
Dismantling Hierarchies in Student-Lecturer Engagement: A Critical Pedagogy Approach in Higher Education
Authors: Ntombela Berrington , Mamabolo Thama , Mokgalaka Trust
Published: February 2025

The education system is built on the binary student-lecturer relationship. Each player is located on the other side of the wall, which was unsettled by the effects of COVID-19. The aim of the study is to dismantle the wall of separation which is widened by unequal power dimensions where the lecturer is set above the student. Framed within dialogic engagement in Freirean critical pedagogy, the study utilizes self-reflections of both postgraduate students and their lecturer. These reflections are handled within auto-ethnography. Two postgraduate students, reading for a master’s degree in English Studies at the Faculty of Humanities, and their lecturer in the discipline of English Studies provided the reflections that informed the study. The reflections are presented through the tradition of ethnographic thick description located in the qualitative paradigm of participant observation. The reflections are subjected to a narrative analysis. The findings point to the varied academic experiences between public and private institutions. This highlights the often-neglected part of rich experiences that students bring which are beneficial to the co-construction of knowledge. Furthermore, the findings point to a reversal of roles where the lecturer becomes a student who must learn from the experiences of students, and students assume the role of a lecturer as they teach through their experiences. The implication of these findings is that future academic engagement will no longer be conceived in terms of sole student recipients versus sole lecturer providers. The principal conclusion is that both players become equal partners and the rules of engagement will no longer be hierarchical. Reflexivity is therefore recommended as a solution of levelling the playfield between students and university academics, administrators and management.
Delitos contra el patrimonio económico
Authors: Posada Ricardo
Published: February 2025

El presente libro está dedicado al estudio de los delitos contra el patrimonio económico establecidos en la legislación penal colombiana (Ley 599 del 2000). Se ocupa, en consecuencia, de los denominados delitos de expropiación de los bienes, en particular los delitos de hurto en sus diferentes modalidades (fundamentales, calificados y modificados), los delitos de abigeato, el delito de abuso de confianza y las figuras especializadas como el hurto de uso y el hurto entre codueños. Se nutre de la bibliografía y la jurisprudencia de la Corte Suprema de Justicia más relevante, lo que permite abordar con profundidad los distintos debates teóricos y prácticos que han sido planteados por la doctrina especializada en la materia. Así, el libro busca convertirse en una herramienta que posibilite una interpretación sistemática, reflexiva y crítica de estos delitos desde una perspectiva político-criminal.
Enhancing Agri-Food Traceability in Oman: Integrating RFID and Blockchain Technologies in Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Graduation Project
Authors: Said Al Qarni Haroon Issa , Saleem Al Duri Saif Said , Hussain Dr. Syed Munassir
Published: February 2025

This study explores how to integrate of RFID and Blockchain-based technologies into Oman’s agri-food traceability framework with the objective to boost the safety of food, transparency, and trust among consumers. considering Oman’s substantial reliance on food from abroad and obstacles that result from its dry the environment, it is essential to have an effective framework for monitoring and tracking the source and transportation of agri-food. This research project used a combination of methods, that included interviews and surveys with consumers, retailers, and government officials. The purpose was to examine the current position of traceability as well as gain insights about the potentials of emerging technologies. The results show major weaknesses in ability to track the source of both imported and locally grown food items. While there is a general belief over the possibility of RFID and Blockchain for improving traceability systems, yet still a noticeable gap in understanding and awareness amongst players. This variation underlines the importance for specialised educational initiatives. Ideas have been put here for both the development and deployment of inclusive systems for traceability that are simply offered to customers and embrace current technology. The study supports the introduction of standard food safety regulations, launching of pilot programmes that evaluate the application of technology, and the creation of partnerships between the public and private sectors that promote the implementation of technology. The research presented here enriches the current body of scholarship on the traceability of foods and offers useful suggestions for regulators and industry leaders in Oman, with the ultimate objective of encouraging a more secure and transparent agricultural and food industry.
ALVORES DE LIBERDADE: ANÁLISES DOS DISCURSOS ANTIESCRAVISTAS NAS PROSAS ROMÂNTICAS BRASILEIRAS (1850-1870)
Authors: Prechlak Gabriel Antônio
Published: February 2025

Este artigo analisa os discursos antiescravistas em prosas românticas brasileiras entre 1850 e 1870, explorando como a literatura refletiu e influenciou questões sobre raça, nação e escravidão. Embora a prosa romântica tenha historicamente marginalizado o negro em suas representações, ao contrário do que ocorreu com o indígena, alguns autores, como Nísia Floresta (1855), Pinheiro Guimarães (1856) e Joaquim Manuel de Macedo (1869), problematizaram a continuidade da escravidão, seus vícios e contradições. O antiescravismo, no entanto, assumiu formas diversas de crítica à instituição e à representação dos escravizados, evidenciando preocupações sobre a viabilidade de um projeto de nação diante da presença massiva de africanos libertos. Os discursos analisados revelam os profundos temores de uma elite mais preocupada com a homogeinezação e tensões raciais do que propriamente com a causa humanitária da emancipação.
A shift in circadian stem increment patterns in a Pyrenean alpine treeline precedes spring growth after snow melting
Authors: Flynn Helen , Camarero J. Julio , Sanmiguel-Vallelado Alba , Rojas Heredia Francisco , Domínguez Aguilar Pablo , Revuelto Jesús , López-Moreno Juan Ignacio
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Changing snow regimes and warmer growing seasons are some climate factors influencing the productivity and growth of high-elevation forests and alpine treelines. In low-latitude mountain regions with seasonal snow and drought regimes such as the Pyrenees, these climate factors could negatively impact forest productivity. To address this issue, we assessed the relationships between climate, snow, and inter- and intra-annual radial growth and stem increment data in an alpine Pinus uncinata treeline ecotone located in the central Spanish Pyrenees. First, we developed tree-ring-width chronologies of the study site to quantify climate–growth relationships. Second, radial growth, tree water deficit, and shrinking–swelling cycles were quantified and identified at monthly to daily scales using fine-resolution dendrometer data. These variables were extracted for three climatically different years, including one of the hottest summers on record in Spain (2022), and they were related to soil water content, soil and air temperature, and the dates of snow duration across the treeline ecotone. Warmer February and May temperatures enhanced tree radial growth, probably because of an earlier snow meltout, the start of the growing season, and the higher growth rates in spring, respectively. The characteristic circadian cycle of stem increment, defined by night swelling and day shrinking, was detected in summer and fall. However, this pattern was inverted during the snow season from November through April, suggesting a transition phase characterized by wet soils and swollen stems preceding the spring onset of growth. Air temperature, soil temperature and moisture, and the presence of snow are strong indicators of how much and for how long mountain trees can grow. Shifts in daily stem increment patterns reveal changes in early growth phenology linked to snow melting.