bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative analysis of methane emission from dumpsites and rice plantations using a bespoke low-cost unit in Ile-Ife and Okemesi-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Ogunniran P. , Fawole O.G , Abiye O.E , Sunmonu L.A. , Agboola A.B.
Published: January 2025

Compared to carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH2 ) is a more potent greenhouse gas, trapping more heat than  CO2 on a per molecule basis. With increasing levels of activities in prominent sources of methane such as 2 livestock farming, rice farming and waste  management, especially in developing economies like Nigeria, the need for a comprehensive and reliable CH4 inventory cannot be over- emphasized. Using a bespoke low-cost 4 measuring unit, this study investigated the vertical profile and variability of methane around rice  farms and waste dumpsites. Findings show that ambient levels of methane around the rice farms ranged between 26 ppm and 698  ppm and were highest at temperatures >30°C while lower concentrations were measured at lower temperatures. High methane  concentrations were observed at a height of around 15 m and gradually decreased with increasing altitude. For waste dumpsites,   methane levels measured ranged between 45 ppm and 1220 ppm aligning with variation in the amount of waste. These higher   concentrations are, however, often found at low altitudes below 20 m over both dump sites. At temperatures above 30 °C, methane   concentrations are found at its highest across both dumpsites. Also, while waste dumpsites seem to emit more methane than rice farms,   all study sites emitted appreciable amounts of methane which could accumulate and contribute significantly to regional climatic   variations and enhance levels of tropospheric ozone. This study concluded that the bespoke measuring unit performed relatively well,   and air temperature has a positive influence on methane concentration at all study sites.
Role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPARα) in mediating renoprotective effects of fumarate
Authors: Edosuyi Osaze , Choi Myung , Igbe Ighodaro , Oyekan Adebayo
Published: January 2025

Fumarate has been reported to exert renoprotective actions. This study investigated a potential association between renoprotective activities of fumarate and peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPARα). PPARα wild type (WT) and knockout (KO) mice were randomly grouped into three groups; control (mineral oil + distilled water, 10 mL/kg/day, p.o.), fumarate (1 mg/kg/day, p.o.) and fenofibrate (100 mg/kg/day, p.o.). Mice were treated for 10 days, after which they were anaesthetized with xylazine + ketamine, 100 mg/kg i.p. Cortical blood flow (CBF) was then measured using a laser Doppler. Biochemical analyses were carried out. Fumarate reduced CBF in PPARα WT mice compared to PPAR KO mice (280.3 ± 34.2 vs 449.8 ± 15 PU, p<0.05). Nitric oxide production was significantly lower in fumarate-treated PPAR WT compared to PPAR KO mice (13.6 ± 1 vs 20.9 ± 3 μM/ng, p<0.05). Catalase activitywas insignificantly different in PPAR WT and KO mice treated with fumarate (p>0.05. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity was reduced by two-fold in PPAR WT mice compared to PPAR KO mice (p<0.05). This study demonstrates that the effect of fumarate on CBF, nitric oxide and L-arginine metabolism may be partially modulated through the PPARα downstream signalling pathway.
Influence of dietary protein contents on serum biochemical profiles of growing Windsnyer pigs
Authors: Hlatini V.A. , Ncobela C.N. , Thabethe F. , Chimonyo M.
Published: January 2025

The response in the concentration of nutritionally-related blood metabolites to decremental dietary protein contents was evaluated in growing Windsnyer pigs. A total of thirty, healthy, Windsnyer indigenous pigs weighing 23 ± 0.62 kg were randomly allocated into individual pens in a complete randomized design. Each of the six dietary treatments was replicated five times. The diets were formulated to contain 193, 174, 154, 135, 116, and 97 g/kg CP contents with a similar energy content of 9.5 MJ/kg. Pigs were allowed ad libitum access to the diets and clean water. After 8 w of feeding, Windsnyer pigs were fasted overnight before blood collection. A 10-ml blood samples was collected by jugular venupuncture in non-coagulated vacutainer tubes containing sodium heparin as an anticoagulant. Nutritional-related blood metabolites and liver enzyme activity were determined. There was a linear decrease in total serum protein as dietary protein decreased. There was a quadratic relationship between serum protein and serum albumin. A negative quadratic relationship for serum globulin was observed as dietary protein decreased and in serum aspartate aminotransferase as dietary protein increased. The plateau for albumin, globulin, albumin to globulin ratio, and aspartate aminotransferase occurred at 4.54 g/dl, 5.37 g/dl, 0.8, and 208 U/L and optimum protein was estimated to be 129.2, 125.3, 119.3, and 130.4 g/kg DM, respectively. The results suggest that 135 g/kg crude protein could be appropriate to meet the protein requirements for growing Windsnyer pigs.
Research Note: Do broiler breeder hens use hypothermia to cope with cold environments and feed restriction?
Authors: Blanco O.A. , Patel J. , Downs C.T. , Gous R.M.
Published: January 2025

The deep body temperature (Tb) of broiler breeder hens was measured in a pilot trial conducted as part of an experiment in which the response of the birds to dietary protein was evaluated at different cyclical air temperatures (Ta). Temperature data-loggers were implanted in the abdominal cavity of the birds. Most birds presented night Tb (Tbn) compatible with nocturnal, facultative hypothermia, a phenomenon not previously reported in broiler breeders. Hypothermia could not be related to level of dietary protein, feed intake, body weight, or change in body weight. It appeared in birds subjected to nocturnal Ta (Tan) ~10 °C but not at Tan of 20 °C, except in poor egg producers, which were normothermic when exposed to Tan= 10 °C. Sensors were calibrated and data corrected with calibration factors, overruling the possibility of sensor failure. Some of the sensors became embedded in the abdominal fat pad; considering that the area of surgical incision was defeathered, a possible reduction of the temperature of the abdominal wall could be the reason for the unusual Tb measurements. Nevertheless, this would not explain the occurrence of normothermia in birds kept at Ta = 20 °C, a value much lower than Tb. Unfortunately, no significant conclusions could be drawn from this experiment due to the reduced number of replications. Currently, additional experiments are being conducted to verify the occurrence of nocturnal, facultative hypothermia. Should the occurrence of nocturnal, facultative hypothermia be real, it will affect the way in which the circadian rhythms of Tb in broiler breeders are modelled.
Effects of Broussonetia papyrifera leaf extract on the immunity and gut microflora of cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mice
Authors: Jiang P. , Xu G. , He Y. , Zuo R. , Sun C.
Published: January 2025

This experiment was conducted to determine the effects of Broussonetia papyrifera leaf water extract on the immunity and gut microflora of cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mice. Forty female ICR mice were randomly divided into five groups (n = 8): the blank control (BC) group, the cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression model (CTX) group, and the low (BPL), medium (BPM), and high (BPH) dose B. papyrifera extract treatment groups. Broussonetia papyrifera leaf water extract was administered intragastrically to the BPL, BPM, and BPH groups at 2, 4, and 8 g/kg body weight, respectively, once a day for 14 d. From day 12, all except the BC group mice were injected with 50 mg/kg cyclophosphamide once a day for 3 d. Administering B. papyrifera leaf extract substantially enhanced the contents of white blood cells, lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, IgG, and IgM, compared with the CTX group. The B. papyrifera leaf extract also restored the gut microbiota composition by decreasing the relative abundance of Lactobacillus, Lachnospiraceae_NK4A136 group, Roseburia, Lachnospiraceae_uncultured, Lachnoclostridium, and Anaerotruncus, and increasing the relative abundance of Bacteroidales_S24-7 group norank, Desulfovibrio, Akkermansia, Enterorhabdus, Blautia, and Romboutsia in the cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mice. These findings suggest that B. papyrifera leaf extract can be used as an immunomodulator of the gut microbiota, with the potential to promote animal health.
Short Communication - New Record of Leptadenia arborea (Forssk.) Schweinf. in the Flora of Libya
Authors: El-Ahamir Sh-Hoob M. , Imohammed Khaleefah S.
Published: January 2025

A new record for Leptadenia arborea (Forssk.) Schweinf. is reported for the first time in the flora of Libya. This species was collected from Ariggiba region (110 km southwest Sabha city). A full description and habitat information on the plant are provided. A brief discussion about the most important traits of this species is presented.
Analysis of Students’ Learning Obstacles in The Differential Equations Course Reviewed from Their Problem-Solving Ability
Authors: Ishak Hasriani , Ardiana Ardiana , Bakar Marwia Tamrin , Saputra Lamanisa Rasid
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study examines the obstacles students may encounter when learning to solve differential equations with mathematical problem-solving. Method: A qualitative study with observation and interviews was conducted on the 5th-semester students of the Mathematics Education Study Program, Khairun University, Ternate, who took the Differential Equations course to explore students' mathematical problem-solving abilities. Samples were selected by purposive sampling by selecting two students each from the low, medium, and high problem-solving ability categories. Results: Based on the results of this study, the obstacles that students faced in studying differential equations were ontogeny obstacles, didactic constraints, and epistemological constraints. Several efforts can be made to help students overcome these barriers, such as improving students' collaborative skills, providing constructive feedback, strengthening students' learning motivation through contextual learning, and reflecting on students' learning processes. Novelty: The result of this research contributes to helping lecturers design learning that makes it easy to learn differential equation courses.
Rewriting for Symmetric Monoidal Categories with Commutative (Co)Monoid Structure
Authors: Milosavljevic Aleksandar , Piedeleu Robin , Zanasi Fabio
Published: January 2025

String diagrams are pictorial representations for morphisms of symmetric monoidal categories. They constitute an intuitive and expressive graphical syntax, which has found application in a very diverse range of fields including concurrency theory, quantum computing, control theory, machine learning, linguistics, and digital circuits. Rewriting theory for string diagrams relies on a combinatorial interpretation as double-pushout rewriting of certain hypergraphs. As previously studied, there is a `tension' in this interpretation: in order to make it sound and complete, we either need to add structure on string diagrams (in particular, Frobenius algebra structure) or pose restrictions on double-pushout rewriting (resulting in 'convex' rewriting). From the string diagram viewpoint, imposing a full Frobenius structure may not always be natural or desirable in applications, which motivates our study of a weaker requirement: commutative monoid structure. In this work we characterise string diagram rewriting modulo commutative monoid equations, via a sound and complete interpretation in a suitable notion of double-pushout rewriting of hypergraphs.
Permeability Estimation in a Heterogeneous Carbonate Field in Middle East Region Using Facies and Core-Log Integration
Authors: Al-Kanaani Nuhad , Al-Shahwan Mowafaq , Al Jawad Mohammed
Published: January 2025

Permeability is a crucial parameter in Mishrif reservoir characterization, management, and performance forecasting. Direct measurement methods, such as routine core analysis and well testing, are costly, necessitating the generation of correlations to estimate permeability in uncored wells. This study focuses on wells Rt 2 and Rt 5, analyzing over 200 core samples through thin section analysis. The petrographic scrutiny identified four primary and ten secondary facies in the Mishrif Formation, deposited in environments ranging from shallow marine to lacustrine settings. Diagenetic processes influencing rock properties were also confirmed. The study's novelty lies in identifying good reservoirs, understanding their extensions, and correlating facies with petrophysical and reservoir properties, aiding in the prediction of suitable drilling locations. An exponential equation models the data, with the R-squared value assessing the fit quality between core permeability and porosity, enhancing the understanding of the fluid flow properties and behavior of the formation. The Flow Zone Indicator method, revealing hydraulic units within the Mishrif Formation, achieves regression coefficients between 0.755 and 0.816. The FZI method provides the best regression for estimating permeability due to reduced heterogeneity from dividing the reservoir into multiple units. Predicting permeability from well measurements typically involves classifying well measurements responses into homogeneous subgroups based on microfacies, electrofacies, and hydraulic flow units. Classification of electrofacies offers a straightforward and inexpensive method, while microfacies and hydraulic flow units identification rely on costlier core data analysis. Porosity-permeability analysis offers valuable insights into the correlation between these two parameters, enhancing our understanding of the fluid flow properties and behavior of the studied formation. Thin section petrography and electrofacies classification were employed in the study to examine the Mishrif Formation. The work enhanced permeability forecasts and reduced the requirement for extensive coring by creating porosity-permeability relationships based on carbonate rock types. This paper demonstrates the approach's power and utility through field applications in the complex carbonate formation of Ratawi Field Unit in the south of Iraq.
Estimation of the Unconfined Compressive Strength from Drilling Data Using Artificial Neural Network in the Rumaila Oil Field, Southern Iraq
Authors: Mahdi Doaa , Alrazzaq Ayad
Published: January 2025

The Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) is a significant geomechanical characteristic of a rock that is crucial for the creation of geomechanical models. Obtaining rock strength along the wellbore is essential for managing drilling issues; such as pipe sticking, tight holes, collapse, and sand output. The UCS can be calculated directly from well-log data or through laboratory testing of recovered core samples. These techniques are quite expensive and take a lot of time and work. Despite the fact that numerous correlations have been put forth to calculate the UCS, most of these correlations are designed for certain types of rocks. As a result, a new method for real-time UCS value prediction is required. Based on continuous tracking of the drilling mechanical parameters, artificial intelligence models were created in this study to forecast the UCS for sandstone formation of the Rumaila oil field; while drilling. These characteristics include the following: weight on bit, mud flow rate, standpipe pressure, rotary speed, torque, and rate of penetration. The new model has input, hidden, and output layers. The feed-forward back propagation training approach found 23 neurons as the optimal hidden layer number. The new model is developed using a dataset of 539 points ranging from 8.5 in an oil well section with depths of 8858 feet to 9842 feet for the training and testing operations. The model is evaluated after training with 149 data points that were not present during training. The validation results indicates that the UCS can be predicted by the new UCS model fairly accurately (i.e., correlation coefficients of 90%).
Antibodies Against Melanoma Antigens – Clinical and Therapeutical Markers
Authors: Neagu Monica
Published: January 2025

Melanoma-Associated Antigens (MAA) are correlated with tumor development, progression and metastatic dissemination. MAA can be targeted in immunotherapy by specific antibodies or by cytotoxic T-cells. MAA are actually self-antigens and, thus, are weak immunogens because they induce various degrees of immune tolerance. Four families of MAA are involved in clinical monitoring and therapy efficacy, such as: melanocyte lineage/differentiation antigens, oncofetal/cancer-testis antigens, GAGE antigens and the extended family of cell-adhesion receptors. Antibodies against MAA are important players in the immune response generated in melanoma patients. These antibodies are found increased in melanoma patients and are proposed as biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis and therapy monitoring, especially in the immune therapy domain. The anti-tumoral function of antibodies is determined by its isotype and subclass, hence IgG4 has an immune-suppressive action and its level is correlated with a poor prognosis in melanoma while IgG2 has anti-tumoral properties. There are still debates regarding the role of auto-antibodies in immune therapy, if their presence is a sign of therapy toxicity or a sign therapy efficacy. New therapies, like CAR T-cells, relying on melanoma antigens are described. In immune-therapy, autoantibodies associating severe immune related adverse effects were identified in melanoma patients, but their presence was connected with a good treatment response. In the immune-therapy domain, T-lymphocytes are the main focus, but another importanT-cell, slightly neglected in melanoma, B-cell and its antitumor functions can be important in developing the next generation of immuno-oncology therapies. Evaluating B-cells as both generators of antibodies and antigen presenting cells can widen the immune-based therapies in melanoma.
Manifestations and Treatment of Ocular Coccidioidomycosis: A Review of Literature
Authors: Shusko Alexander R
Published: January 2025

Purpose of Review: This review aims to summarize the epidemiology, manifestations and treatment of ocular coccidioidomycosis, a rare yet significant fungal infection that can severely impair vision.

Recent Findings: “Recent” is misleading as cases of ocular Coccidioidomycosis are rare and not frequently reported. A comprehensive literature search was performed in PubMed, EMBASE and Medline to identify case reports and retrospective reviews about the ocular manifestations of coccidioidomycosis. We identified 52 articles encompassing 63 case reports and collected data including age, gender, presentation, diagnosis, treatment, outcome and Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) at presentation and after treatment. Articles reviewed spanned from 1948 through 2022.

Summary: Average patient age was 38.7 years old, 60.3% of patients were male, 31.7% were female and gender was not disclosed 7.9% of cases. 19.0% patients had a disseminated Coccidioides infection and 4.8% of patients were immunocompromised at the time of infection. Clinical presentations of ocular coccidioidomycosis included scleritis, granulomatous lesions of the lid and retina, uveitis and endophthalmitis. 15.9% of patients progressed to enucleation. Climate change is correlated with an increased incidence of Coccidioides infections. Clinicians must maintain a high degree of suspicion for ocular coccidioidomycosis.
An Advanced Cybersecurity Model for Protecting Smart Transport Systems against Emerging Threats
Authors:   Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, USA, Mustapha Sikirat Damilola , Alabi Abidemi Adeleye ,   Independent Researcher, Texas, USA
Published: January 2025

Smart transport systems (STS) are revolutionizing urban mobility by integrating advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and real-time data analytics. However, this digital transformation has also increased the vulnerability of these systems to sophisticated cybersecurity threats. To address these challenges, this study proposes an advanced cybersecurity model designed specifically for protecting STS against emerging threats. The model employs a multi-layered security approach that integrates anomaly detection, threat intelligence, and real-time response mechanisms to safeguard critical transport infrastructure. The proposed framework utilizes machine learning algorithms to detect and predict cyber threats based on historical data, behavior patterns, and anomaly analysis. Threat intelligence is incorporated by leveraging global databases and blockchain technology for secure sharing of threat information. A zero-trust architecture ensures robust access control, while real-time response mechanisms mitigate the impact of potential attacks through automated containment strategies. The model's performance is evaluated using real-world data from smart transport systems, simulating various attack scenarios, including ransomware, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS), and advanced persistent threats (APTs). Results demonstrate significant improvements in threat detection accuracy, response time, and overall system resilience compared to traditional cybersecurity approaches. This study highlights the importance of proactive and adaptive cybersecurity strategies in ensuring the safety and reliability of smart transport systems. The proposed model not only protects against current threats but also evolves to address emerging risks in an ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. By integrating advanced technologies, this framework offers a comprehensive solution for enhancing the security posture of STS and fostering public trust in smart mobility solutions.
The Importance of Hospital Governance in Indonesia: Enhancing Healthcare Quality and Accountability
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Kristen Krida Wacana, Fushen Fushen
Published: January 2025

The Indonesian healthcare system is undergoing significant transformation to meet the needs for improved service delivery, patient safety, and equity in accessing quality care. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Indonesia faces substantial challenges within its healthcare system, including a high burden of disease, limited access to healthcare services, and disparities in health outcomes across different regions. Despite ongoing reforms, the country continues to grapple with issues such as inconsistent healthcare quality, inefficient resource management, and a lack of accountability among healthcare providers. This paper explores the critical role of hospital governance in addressing these challenges, emphasizing the need for clear governance structures, effective leadership, and stakeholder engagement to enhance healthcare quality and ensure equitable access to services. By examining the implications of governance frameworks on hospital performance, this study aims to contribute valuable insights for policymakers and healthcare administrators in Indonesia, ultimately fostering a more effective and equitable healthcare system.
Leadership Styles of Top Administrators: Determinant Factor of Principals' Job Satisfaction
Authors:   STPM Santa Ursula, Indonesia, M D Batmomolin Anastasia
Published: January 2025

The presence of leaders and their leadership within an organization plays a crucial role in determining whether the organization succeeds or fails in achieving its objectives. A leader's leadership style is strongly linked to employees' job satisfaction. This study examines the connection between the leadership style of the highest-ranking administrator and the job satisfaction of school principals. Data were collected through a questionnaire distributed to 102 school principals from a prominent private educational institution in Indonesia. The findings indicate that both transformational and transactional leadership styles of the top administrator positively correlate with school principals' job satisfaction. Therefore, the top administrator should encourage an active and participative leadership style that inspires, provides direction, and offers recognition, thereby supporting school principals in performing their duties optimally. In contrast, a passive leadership approach should be avoided, as it tends to be ineffective in enhancing job satisfaction and the performance of educational organizations.
The Effect of Company Growth and Cost Stickiness on Going Concern Audits with Enterprise Risk Management as A Moderation Variable
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta Barat, DKI Jakarta, 11650, Indonesia, Fitriani Nur Indah , Setiyawati Hari ,   Department of Accounting, Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta Barat, DKI Jakarta, 11650, Indonesia
Published: January 2025

This study aims to empirically test the ffect of company growth and cost stickiness on going concern audit opinion with enterprise risk management as a moderating variable. The population in this study is the Construction-Building Infrastructure sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the period 2017-2022. The number of samples used in this study was 16 companies. This study was conducted using a purposive sampling method and the number of samples was 96 data. The data collection technique used secondary data. Data was obtained from Construction-Building Infrastructure companies during the period 2017-2022 officially listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) and the company's official website using the Logistic Regression Method using E-Views software version 12. The results of this study empirically show that company growth does not affect going concern audit opinion, cost stickiness affects going concern audit opinion, enterprise risk management is unable to moderate company growth on going concern audit opinion and enterprise risk management is able to moderate cost stickiness on going concern audit opinion.
Development of a Web-Based Library Application at SMK Lugina Rancaekek
Authors:   University of Widyatama Indonesia, . Aminudin , Abinowi Egi ,   University of Widyatama Indonesia
Published: January 2025

The school library is essential for enhancing the educational process and fostering intellectual growth within the school community, serving as a key resource for teaching and learning. However, at SMK Lugina Rancaekek, library administration and data processing are still handled manually with books and Excel spreadsheets, causing inefficiencies in service speed, data management, and report generation. To address these issues, this research proposes the development of a web-based library application. The study aims to evaluate current procedures, identify the functional and non-functional requirements for the new system, and design the necessary hardware and software infrastructure. The goal is to improve library operations through technological advancement, with the expected outcome being a published scientific article and copyright registration.
The Support of Human Resource Competence in Utilizing E-Commerce toward Culinary SMEs Performance in Solo City (Survey on Culinary SMEs Engaging In Online Sales)
Authors:   Universitas Slamet Riyadi Surakarta, Susanti Retno
Published: January 2025

The advancement of digital technology has significantly altered the societal lifestyle, evident in the shifts in people's behaviors, notably in their purchasing habits for goods and services. Both can now be conducted online, thereby enhancing service efficiency, speed, and security, consequently providing convenience for customers (Ramadhany and Pritasari, 2020). This presents significant potential and opportunities for SMEs to contribute to the development of SMEs by providing information related to business and commercial transactions. This research aims to analyze the support of human resource competencies in utilizing e-commerce towards the performance of culinary SMEs in Solo City (A Survey on Culinary SMEs Engaging in Online Sales). The population of this study consists of SMEs in Solo City engaged in online sales. The sample size was determined using the Leedy Formula, resulting in 96 samples; however, 100 samples were taken. Purposive sampling technique was employed, with sample criteria including SMEs occupying permanent business premises, not street vendors, active restaurants (not closed), and engaged in online sales during the research period. The research data comprise primary data obtained through questionnaires distributed both offline and online via Google Forms. The analysis results indicate that all research instruments are valid and reliable. Classic assumption tests are all met/pass, including multicollinearity, autocorrelation, heteroskedasticity, and normality tests. Data analysis technique employed multiple linear regression analysis, T-test at 5% significance level, model accuracy test, determination coefficient, and moderation effect analysis using MRA. The research findings reveal a significant positive influence of E-Commerce and human resource competence on the performance of culinary SMEs in Solo. The F-test indicates that the model used is appropriate for analyzing the influence of e-commerce and human resource competence in predicting the performance of SMEs. The analysis of the coefficient of determination indicates that the combined influence of the e-commerce and human resource competence variables on SME performance amounts to 58.9%. The moderation analysis (MRA) demonstrates that human resource competence effectively moderates or supports the utilization of e-commerce in enhancing SME performance. The conclusion drawn from this study is that highly competent human resources are essential for enhancing the performance of SMEs engaged in e-commerce sales. This is evidenced by the moderation effect of human resource competence on the utilization of E-commerce for SME performance enhancement.
Natural Resources (Oil and Gas) Leading Sector Timor-Leste: Until When?
Authors:   Doctoral Program Student in Economics & Faculty of Economics and Business Udayana University, Rea Manuel Coutinho Carmo Bucar Corte
Published: January 2025

After independence, the economic recovery of Timor Leste depended on the oil and gas extractive industry sector. While it is true that oil and gas revenues are essential to achieving the goals set out in Timor-Leste's national development program, it is also true that oil revenues pose challenges to governance capacity, with international experience showing that countries rich in natural resources often experience more waste and corruption than others. The negative effects of abundance on natural resources have been known as the curse of natural resources. And on the other side of Timor Leste facing major social challenges and remaining one of the countries less developed in East Asia. Non-renewable mining wealth, of course, in the long term becomes a problem. Tell me when the dependence on oil and gas can be fulfilled? What leading sectors are possible that can be a reserve for the depletion of "oil and gas natural resources"? Based on the results of the investigation, the possible sectors that will drive the depletion of oil and gas natural resources are the agriculture and fisheries sectors, tourism, processing and manufacturing industries, and renewable energy.
The Influence of Behavioral Finance on Strategic Policy Decisions in a Textile Corporation in Beijing, China
Authors:   Graduate School, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Paco, Manila, Philippines, Xinxiu Wang , C. Lorenzo Lorenzo ,   Graduate School, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Paco, Manila, Philippines
Published: January 2025

This study sought to establish whether there are relationships between particular elements of behavioral finance such as investor psychology, cognitive biases, emotions, and financial literacy, and strategic decision policies of a leading textile company in Beijing, China. Through the use of a quantitative comparative correlational study design, data was gathered from 280 purposely sampled respondents with the aid of a reliable and valid researcher made questionnaire. The Pearson correlation was used to determine relationships between the policy formulation, policy implementation, policy impact, and policy compliance domains. These results suggest there were no behavioral finance characteristics that resulted in changing the strategic policies of the firm, save for the previously mentioned strong negative relationship between cognitive bias and policy formation. This suggests that cognitive biases negatively hinder the strategic regard for policy formulation. The evidence suggests that decision policies of the firm are highly insulated from influences of behavioral finance since probably other factors are more important. These results provide justification for the need to mitigate the cognitive biases mentioned above and also address other factors like organizational culture, leadership, and even the regulatory environment as means of improving policy formulation.
Corruption And Power: A Critical Study of Steven Knight’s Peaky Blinders
Authors:   University of Kufa- College of Education for Women- English Department, Hussein Asst. Lect. Murtada Ali , Hammood Asst. Lect. Mohammed Sami ,   Ministry of Education
Published: January 2025

The primary objective of this study is to explore the themes of power and corruption in Steven Knight’s web series Peaky Blinders. Web series and OTT platforms have become integral to contemporary culture, growing significantly in influence over the past few years. Through this literary form, writers like Steven Knight aim to depict the socio-economic and political realities of our time. Thus, this medium plays a crucial role in reflecting contemporary society and cannot be overlooked. Set in the post-war era, Peaky Blinders tells the story of a gang—or mafia family—called the Peaky Blinders. Throughout the series, Knight exposes how deeply corruption permeates the social system, showing how characters like the Peaky Blinders, politicians, and the police exploit corruption for power, status, and personal gain. This theme of corruption is evident in every season of Peaky Blinders. In addition, Knight addresses issues such as drug addiction, the dangers of gun culture in urban settings, crime and violence, police brutality, and the marginalization of women. While located in London, Peaky Blinders also reflects the harsh realities of urban life, portraying the city as a battleground of competing ideologies. Ultimately, the series reveals that city dwellers, despite their struggles, often lose more than they gain, sacrificing family, children, and personal dreams in the relentless pursuit of power.
The Effect of Memorable Tourist Experience on Tourist Satisfaction and Its Implications on Recommendation Intention
Authors:   Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta, Indonesia, WIDJANARKO Hendro , UTOMO Humam Santosa ,   Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta, Indonesia, . SURATNA ,   Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta, Indonesia, MUQADDAS Fadli Hasan ,   Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta, Indonesia, GUPITASARI Martia ,   Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Published: January 2025

Tourist recommendations to others are one of the important aspects in maintaining the sustainability of a destination. This study examines the effect of memorable tourist experience on tourist satisfaction, the effect of memorable tourist experience on recommendation intention, and the effect of tourist satisfaction on recommendation intention. The study was conducted in the tourist village of Wukirsari, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This study involved 100 domestic tourists. The analysis tool used was WarpPLS. The results showed that memorable tourist experience had a significant effect on tourist satisfaction, memorable tourist experience had a significant effect on recommendation intention, and tourist satisfaction had a significant effect on recommendation intention. These results serve as a reference for destination managers to improve the quality of the experience felt by tourists so that they are satisfied and voluntarily recommend to others.
Optimizing Snowflake Enterprise Data Platform Cost Through Predictive Analytics and Query Performance Optimization
Authors:   44 Park Gate Dr, USA, Kukkuhalli Shreesha Hegde
Published: January 2025

The rapid adoption of cloud-based data platforms, such as Snowflake, has led to significant benefits in terms of scalability, flexibility, and performance for modern enterprises.
Evaluation of Platelet Indices in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Atbara City, Sudan
Authors:   Department of Parasitology and Medical Entomology, College of Health Sciences, Elsheikh Abdallah Elbadri University, Sudan, Nouraldein Mohammed Hamad Mosab
Published: January 2025

Background: DM patients are at a high risk of developing micro- and macrovascular disease. Mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width
(PDW) are indicators of PLT function and activity, and they have been reported to be influenced significantly by diabetes. This analytical cross-sectional
study aimed to assess the PLt indices in type 2 DM in 50 Sudanese diabetic patients and 50 healthy control groups, males and females (30-75) years old, in
Atbara River Nile State. The study period was from March to July 2018.
Methodology: Venous blood (2.5 ml) was collected in an EDTA container under ideal conditions and analyzed by an automated cell counter (SysmexKX2IN) and a thin blood film.
Result: The data was analyzed by SPSS software (statistical package for social science), and the result showed that MPV and PDW values were significantly
elevated in diabetic patients compared to control subjects (p = 0.002), respectively, and mean platelet volume (3.76) and platelet distribution width (2.38).
Conclusion: This study concluded a higher mean platelet volume and platelet distribution width in diabetic patients than in controls.
New Stage of Agriculture Development, Agriculture High-Quality Development
Authors:   Northwestern A & F University, Yangling, China, Guo Zhongsheng
Published: January 2025

Agricultural development has gone through a long process. There are different concepts of agriculture such as ecological agriculture, organic agriculture,
smart agriculture and data agriculture and so on. After a review of literatures, the results showed that the direction of Agriculture development is Agriculture
High-quality development. Agriculture High-quality development is that people take effective measures to get the maximum yield and benefit. Only in this
way, land can produce more better and health food and service to meet the people’s needs for a better life and safe food.
Tibial Osteotomy of Valvalgisation
Authors:   Head of Department, Sacre-Coeur Hospital in Milot, France, Theodore Brown Rony
Published: January 2025

External subtraction valgus osteotomy performed at the SacréCoeur Hospital in Milot, in a 13-year-old child with unilateral
genu varum.
Pedagogical strategies to strengthen teachers' work competencies
Authors: Posligua Ramirez Rocio Belen , Merejildo Reyes Edilma Irina , Tigrero Arreaga Jessica Margarita , Pezo Anastacio Reina Del Carmen , Lozada Martinez Jonathan Martin
Published: January 2025

In this study, a program was developed to evaluate and improve teacher training in university pedagogical strategies. For this purpose, two work groups were analyzed: a control group and an experimental group, both subjected to two simultaneous strategies. The control group received traditional orientation, while the experimental group participated in the designed program. The data was collected using a questionnaire based on the study results. The main findings indicate that the educational program is highly effective in teacher training, allowing educators to implement classroom strategies that enhance students' acquisition of meaningful knowledge over time. These findings underscore the need to incorporate new educational teaching strategies and to establish continuous monitoring for long-term improvement.
PENGARUH INOVASI PRODUK DAN KINERJA PEMASARAN TERHADAP KEUNGGULAN BERSAING UMKM DI PIA KUKUS MADE BALI
Authors: Diantara Putu Jeje Surat , Ardani Wayan Ardani , Mulyani Putu Ari
Published: January 2025

Abstrak – Penelitian ini bertujuan (1) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh inovasi produk dan terhadap keunggulan bersaing pada UMKM Pia Kukus Made Bali; (2) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh kinerja pemasaran terhadap keunguulan bersaing pada UMKM Pia Kukus Made Bali; dan (3) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh inovasi produk dan kinerja pemasaran secara simultan terhadap keunguulan bersaing pada UMKM Pia Kukus Made Bali. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dengan metode kuantitatif kausal. Subjek dalam penelitian ini, yakni konsumen Pia Kukus Made Bali dan Objek penelitian ini meliputi inovasi produk, kinerja pemasaran, dan keunggulan bersaing. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan sampel sebanyak 100 responden yang merupakan konsumen Pia Kukus Made Bali. Sumber datanya berupa data primer yang dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner. Adapun analisis data yang digunakan berupa uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, uji t, uj F, dan uji koefisien determinasi menggunakan SPSS 25. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu: (1) Inovasi produk berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keunggulan bersaing UMKM; (2) Kinerja pemasaran berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keunggulan bersaing UMKM; (3) Inovasi produk dan kinerja pemasaran secara bersama sama berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keunggulan bersaing UMKM.Kata Kunci: Inovasi Produk, Kinerja Pemasaran, dan Keunggulan Bersaing
Transforming Business Strategies: Management Information Systems, IoT, and Blockchain Technology to Advance the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Faisal Md Habibullah , Chowdhury Sufi Sudruddin , Hossain Emran Hossain , Rahman Zahidur , Hossin Md Ekrim , Goffer Mohammad Abdul
Published: January 2025

Purpose: Management Information Systems (MIS) function as the foundation for the integration of IoT and blockchain technology, facilitating data-driven decision-making and optimal resource allocation. This collaboration enables enterprises to innovate while tackling significant global issues. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a global framework aimed at addressing some of the most pressing issues facing humanity, such as poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation.
Material and Methods: In response, businesses worldwide are increasingly aligning their strategies to these goals, recognizing that sustainable practices can offer both social and financial value. Among the transformative technologies driving these efforts are the Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain. IoT, with its ability to gather real-time data from connected devices, and Blockchain, with its focus on creating secure, transparent, and tamper-proof records, present unique opportunities for businesses to contribute meaningfully to the SDGs.
Findings: This study explores how these technologies can be harnessed by businesses to advance the SDGs, examine their individual contributions, synergies, and case studies of successful implementation.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: By delivering real-time information and promoting cooperation, MIS improves the execution of sustainable initiatives in accordance with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Optimising Product Enhancements Strategic Approaches to Managing Complexity
Authors: Moore Chethan Sriharsha , Boppana Suneel Babu , Bodepudi Varun , Jha Krishna Madhav , Maka Srinivasa Rao , Sadaram Gangadhar
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This paper examines the strategic importance of product enhancements in competitive global markets. This research addresses the dual characteristics of product enhancement strategies by examining their incremental and transformational aspects. This research explores challenges because product development complexity increases due to advancing technology and pressing stakeholder needs along with reducing product lifespan durations.
Materials and Methods: The paper takes a conceptual approach, analyzing complexities in product development and reviewing tools such as Agile methodologies, PLM systems, modular design, and additive manufacturing. The study investigates customer insights alongside market trend analysis while exploring advanced technologies to tackle these challenges in the delivery sector.
Findings: Enhancements drive competitiveness, but complexities arise from rapid technology changes and demands. Tools like Agile and modular design improve processes, while customer insights foster innovation. Recommendations: Adopt Agile and PLM tools, leverage modular design, use customer feedback, and invest in sustainable, technology-driven solutions to balance innovation with efficiency.
Mineralogical and geochemical peculiarities and gold content of pyrite and arsenopyrite of the Southern Ashaly gold deposit (East Kazakhstan)
Authors: Greku Yevgeniy , Kalinin Yuriy , Serdyukov Aleksandr , Naumov Yevgeniy , Borovikov Andrey , Ragozin Aleksey , Gladkov Andrey
Published: January 2025

The article provides a brief geological description of the Southern Ashaly mineral deposit within which ores of the gold-sulfide and gold-low-sulfide-quartz types were recognized. Two ore mineralization phases were established, that incorporate four stages, the pyrite, pyrite-arsenopyrite, sulfide,
and polymetallic ones. The morphological and mineralogical-geochemical features of the major, minor, and rare ore minerals were studied in detail. The following successive generations of pyrite were established at the deposit: diagenetic, metamorphic, and hydrothermal, that embrace six varieties with its own geochemical features. Elevated concentrations of gold in diagenetic pyrite have been recorded and visually confirmed. Native gold of two generations is formed at the pyrite, pyrite-arsenopyrite (early), and sulfide (late) stages and have an average gold fineness of 884 and 998 ‰, respectively. The temperature of transformation of the carbonaceous matter of rocks of the Bukon Formation and of generation of the ores of the gold-sulfide type varies from 384 to 241 °C, which corresponds to the greenschist-zeolite facies of metamorphism.
Structural peculiarities and metallogeny of the Gonzha Salient according to geological and geophysical research data
Authors: Kopylov Mikhail , Petukhova Lyudmila
Published: January 2025

The article reviews and summarizes the data of regional and large-scale geological and geophysical works by JSC Dalgeofizika, Institute of Tectonics and Geophysics, and other organizations within the Gonzha Salient and its framing. Based on results of these studies, specific features of the deep structure
and regularities in distribution of the ore mineralization were determined and geodynamic models of the Gonzha Salient formation were presented. The Gonzha Salient is composed of intrusive-metamorphic rocks of the Gonzha Series represented by various gneisses, amphibolites, and quartzites. The deformed cover of the Lower Cambrian Gonzha Salient comprises Riphean–Lower Cambrian metamorphosed sandstones, siltstones, carbonaceous-cherty and micaceous schists and Silurian-Devonian-Carboniferous terrigenouscarbonate deposits mainly of the Upper Amur Series. The uplifted basement block with the most ancient rocks is framed by Paleozoic and Mesozoic structures. Fields of hydrothermal alterations are localized in nodes that form ring-shaped structures around blocks of the metamorphic basement. It is characteristic that the ore clusters are significantly tend to be confined to known volcanic and volcano-plutonic centers.
Descriptions are presented of the main ore clusters (Inim, Gonzha, Taldan, Pokrovka, Igak) and of a number of ore deposits.