bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Disponibilidade Hídrica e Saúde Coletiva
Authors: Goldfarb Maurício Costa , Silva Júlia Aline Câmara da , Lima Nathalya Ranyere Alves , Amazonas Irami Buarque do , Soares Willames de Albuquerque
Published: January 2025

The availability of water in homes is a necessary condition to guarantee several aspects of quality of life, including the health of the population. This study provides a quantitative analysis of this relationship in the municipality of Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, located in the semi-arid region of rural Pernambuco. Water availability was represented by the supply coverage index and population health by reported cases of acute diarrheal diseases. The data were obtained from the National Sanitation Information System, the Computerized Epidemiological Surveillance System of the Ministry of Health and the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. Normality was checked using the Shapiro-Wilk test, with a significance of 5%. Correlation and regression analysis was carried out by constructing a scatter diagram and inserting a linear model using the least squares method, subsequently evaluated by Pearson's correlation and determination coefficients. The results indicate the existence of a moderate negative linear correlation, with a coefficient of determination of 0.57. Therefore, it was possible to state that the reduction in water availability, which occurs in years of greatest drought, is related to the increased susceptibility of the population to acute diarrheal diseases.
Agricultura inteligente
Authors: Agapito Luiz A.
Published: January 2025

Smart farming, or digital or precision agriculture, has garnered increasing attention due to its potential to boost productivity, promote environmental sustainability, and optimize natural resource management. This article examines global trends in adopting smart agriculture, specifically focusing on its development in Brazil's Central-West region. The study uses a qualitative methodology based on a literature review and secondary data analysis to identify practices, innovations, incentives, and barriers associated with adopting smart farming across agricultural enterprises. Unlike approaches that treat smart farming merely as a set of technologies, this article frames it as a holistic management model that enhances agricultural efficiency and contributes to food security and sustainable production. The study addresses a significant gap in the literature, namely the lack of distinction between the simple adoption of technological innovations—often disconnected from existing technological infrastructure—and a comprehensive, adaptive management model. Furthermore, the study reveals disparities in awareness of the benefits of smart farming among different profiles of producers. The originality of this work lies in its argument that smart farming should go beyond the isolated and unplanned adoption of technologies, advocating instead for an integrated management model tailored to regional and farm-specific characteristics.
How Blood Oxygen Level Correlates with Selfie Loving
Authors: Muhammad Imran Qadir , Hamad Saif
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the correlation between blood oxygen levels and selfie-loving. 200 graduate students participated, and their blood oxygen levels were assessed. Participants were also queried about their selfie-taking habits. The study, conducted at a University, revealed a significant correlation between selfie adoration and blood oxygen level. Excessive selfie-taking may have physiological implications, particularly on blood oxygen levels. This finding contributes to research on the psychological and physiological effects of social media behavior. The results suggest that selfie adoration can have unexpected physical consequences, highlighting the need for further investigation into the impact of social media on physical health.
Distribution and Nesting Sites of Critically Endangered Long-billed Vulture (Gyps indicus) in Barmer District of Rajasthan, India
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, 342005, Rajasthan, India, Panchal Ashok Kumar , Saran Ram Prakash , Choudhary Ramesh
Published: January 2025

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the distribution and characteristics of nesting sites of Long-billed Vultures in the Barmer district of Rajasthan. The scientific study will be added to the conservation of the Indian Vulture, commonly known as the Long-billed Vulture (LBV) for saving the environment, ecological balance, and sustainability on a global platform. Methods: We investigated the distribution and nesting sites of LBV in the Barmer district by using direct or headcount methods (Supported by photographic and videographic counting). Findings: During the study period, a total of 12 sites were recorded, out of 7 nesting sites of LBV were observed with 14 nests recorded, and the characteristic nesting site was seen in hilly areas. In Barmer district 43 individuals of LBV were recorded in 12 sites with an average of 3.58 ± 2.57. Novelty: This study provides better zoological observational data on LBV about population and nesting sites in respective study areas. The finding of new nesting sites and nests in the hilly region of Barmer district (Aadupura Hills, Jhanpura, Bhilo ki Dhani, Gogaji Temple Hills, Juna Patrasar, Viratra Mata Hills, and Balera) is relevant to scholarly research. As we conclude the earlier studies suggest a higher population of LBV in the study area, but the present investigation reports a much smaller population than that reported earlier. The suggested study is fully relevant to the environment, ecological balance, and sustainability.

Keywords: Long­-billed Vulture, Distribution, Nesting sites, Hilly region, Barmer
Study on the Agricultural Landscape of Possible Opportunities and Imbalances for the Advancement of Agriculture in the Jhunjhunu District of Rajasthan, India
Authors:   Professor & HoD, Department of PG Studies in Geography, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Government College, Sri Ganganagar, Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India, Khinchi Shyam S , Kumar Amit
Published: January 2025

Objective: The primary goal of this study is to examine the potential for agricultural development in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, India. Development scheme implementers, social workers, and agricultural planners will gain insights from the study. The purpose of the recommendations is to aid in the formulation of an appropriate plan for agricultural development and opportunities within the research region. Method: The study conducts a longitudinal analysis of land use data (2021-22), covering the Jhunjhunu region. The sources documents and other documents serve as the data's primary source https://jankalyanfile.rajasthan.gov.in//Content/UploadFolder/OrderEntry/Stats/2023/Publication/O_221223_75c0a1b2-2f72-4708-b427-bd5a45af4c34.pdf, ensuring both quality and dependability. Variance analysis is one of the statistical tools used to assess the significance of changes made to each land use classification. Following that, an assessment of the data is conducted in order to draw conclusions about broad trends and their potential impact on Jhunjhun land usage. Findings: The current study has maintained its research objectives as agriculture is key economy that is affected by the environment. The distribution of crops by irrigated and non-irrigated methods in agricultural growth. It decreased to 7097 hectares and 0 hectare in Zaid Rabi for irrigated and non-irrigated areas, respectively. However, there was a slight increase to 36113 hectares and a continued rise to 244544 hectares in irrigated area. Additionally, there was a slight increase to 42747 hectares and a continued rise to 326435 hectares in non-irrigated area (Table 1; Figure 2). Novelty: Currently, it is getting harder to keep up with traditional basic business in all of Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, India in a timely and balanced manner. However, the Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan, India, has seen more pollution and impacts from human activity than any other business. The regional disparity in agricultural growth has been evaluated within the framework of Jhunjhunu district, taking into account geographical factors.

Keywords: Agricultural landscape, Opportunities and imbalances, Advancement of agriculture, Jhunjhunu district, Geographical factors
Cryptographical Applications of Linear Transformations and Pell Equations: An R-Based Approach
Authors:   Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Mathematics, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College (Autonomous, affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University), Sivakasi, 626124, Tamil Nadu, India, Kaleeswari K , Kannan J , Deepshika A , Mahalakshmi M
Published: January 2025

Objective: This article’s main aim is to encrypt and decrypt the message to be sent using matrices of the linear transformation and the fundamental solution of the Pell equation. R Programming is provided at the end of the article. Methods: The encryption and decryption algorithms were created using the fundamental solutions of the Pell equation 𝑥2 − 𝑝𝑦2 = 1, where p is a positive integer which is not a perfect square, and using the matrices of the linear transformations. The message to be sent is converted into block matrices of order 2. Based on the number of blocks, the prime 𝑝 is determined. Findings: Here, we gave two examples: manually for the sentence ”MATHS IS A UNIVERSAL SUBJECT” and using R programming for the word ”PIE.” Novelty: The concept of encrypting and decrypting a message or word already exists. Many algorithms have been created in different ways. But, in this article, we created the algorithms connecting the matrix of linear transformations and the fundamental solution of Pell equations. 2020 MSC Classification: 94A60, 15A04, 11C20.

Keywords: Cryptography; Linear transformation; Pell equation; Encryption; Decryption
HPLC Analysis of Nucleotides v1
Authors: Ren Xuefeng , SI Cook Annan
Published: January 2025

Ion-pair reversed phase HPLC analysis of the nucleotide bound to PI3KC3-C1.
Production of GTPase Deficient RAB1A(Q70L) Protein v1
Authors: SI Cook Annan
Published: January 2025

Bacterial expression of the GTPase deficient Q70L mutant of human RAB1A.
ADP Glo Protocol v1
Authors: SI Cook Annan , Ren Xuefeng
Published: January 2025

Protocol for ADP Glo (Promega) assay to measure the catalytic activity of the lipid kinase VPS34 on small unilammelar vesicles.
Assessing RNA Integrity from FFPE samples for NGS, Single-Cell, Spatial Transcriptomics, and Molecular Pathology v1
Authors: Wang Shuoshuo
Published: January 2025

RNA quality in FFPE samples is highly variable, influenced by factors such as fixation protocols, tissue type, storage conditions, and necrosis. Formalin fixation exacerbates RNA degradation, resulting in fragmented molecules that pose challenges for downstream applications. DV200, the percentage of RNA fragments >200 nucleotides, has emerged as a reliable metric for assessing FFPE RNA quality, surpassing the traditional RIN score, which falters due to the absence of ribosomal peaks. While DV200 offers critical refences for sequencing and library preparation, assays utilizing hybridization techniques can mitigate the impact of RNA fragmentation, making DV200 a gold standard but not exclusive determinant of sample usability.
A Scoping Review of Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) Training Programs v2
Authors: Paul Isabirye , Willcox Merlin , Mehkri Sarah
Published: January 2025

Objective:To map the literature on healthcare provider training in MPDSR, describe existing training programs, assess their content and effectiveness, and identify challenges and opportunities for improvement. Methods: A systematic search of Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, and grey literature was conducted to identify MPDSR training programs. Records were screened for eligibility based on relevance, focusing on healthcare providers involved in MPDSR. The review analyzed content, delivery methods, and effectiveness of training programs through descriptive and thematic analysis to highlight trends and challenges. Results:The search yielded 2,716 screened records and 12 reports were assessed in full text for eligibility. Five studies were included in the final review. The training evaluations highlighted several studies, including the QUARITE project in Senegal and Mali, which demonstrated improved maternal care through risk management training. The IMPROVE initiative, a global program, enhanced perinatal death review knowledge. In India, MPDSR workshops increased knowledge of maternal death causes, while Australia’s eLearning platform bolstered perinatal mortality management. Country-specific MPDSR materials cover diverse content and delivery methods but lack long-term evaluations. Training gaps include the underrepresentation of perinatal death data, inconsistent ICD coding, and virtual training challenges in low-resource areas. Conclusion: MPDSR training enhances maternal and perinatal death surveillance by improving healthcare providers' knowledge and confidence. Its effectiveness relies on context-specific adaptations, balancing in-person and virtual delivery, and comprehensive evaluations. Addressing perinatal data gaps, ICD coding, and digital access will strengthen the impact, while sustainable, standardized curricula and evaluations are crucial.
THE PERTURBED NUMERICAL PROCESS FOR A REACTION-DIFFUSION PROBLEM WITH CONFORMABLE DERIVATIVE
Authors: Gnowille Kambire D. , NACHID HALIMA , FARMA ALI S. SAMUEL
Published: January 2025

We present a numerical algorithm for time-fractional reactiondiffusion equation with boundary condition to find approximate solutions by using perturbation method. We study the quenching behavior with the conformable Euler method (CEM) for the finite difference discretization of the fractional derivative in the Caputo sense for the following initial-boundary value problem:

where is a bounded domain in , with smooth boundary , is a bounded and symmetric function. is the "conformable fractional derivative" of with respect to the time variable of order in the sense of Caputo. Also, we study the numerical quenching solution for a fractional diffusion equation with degenerate source term. The fractional derivative, acting on the spatial variable, contains left-sided Caputo derivative and right-sided RiemannLiouville derivative simultaneously.
Processos erosivos em diferentes cenários do semiárido pernambucano
Authors: Santos Edwilson Medeiros dos , Santana John Kennedy Ribeiro de , Silva Emanuelle Cristine Batista da , Silva Danielle Gomes da , Listo Fabizio de Luiz Rosito
Published: January 2025

O escoamento superficial é uma das formas mais comuns de degradação do solo no Nordeste do Brasil. O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar a ocorrência de processos erosivos em dois cenários distintos no semiárido de Pernambuco, baseado em uma abordagem sistêmica, utilizando uma perspectiva em microescala com auxílio de técnicas de geoprocessamento. A análise desses cenários revelou que o surgimento das feições erosivas ocorre, principalmente, devido à baixa densidade da vegetação, a precipitação concentrada em um curto período e pelas atividades antrópicas. A técnica utilizada neste estudo mostrou-se eficaz para avaliar a estabilidade ambiental, além de ser uma ferramenta importante na elaboração de medidas para mitigar os impactos causados pelos processos erosivos.
Sensoriamento remoto para delimitação de zonas de amortecimento na Amazônia paraense
Authors: Fernandes Wellingtton Augusto Andrade , Pimentel Márcia Aparecida da Silva
Published: January 2025

A pesquisa objetiva analisar a dinâmica da paisagem através da integração entre o conceito de ecologia da paisagem e a técnica de sensoriamento remoto para a delimitação da zona de amortecimento da Reserva Extrativista (RESEX) Marinha Mãe Grande de Curuçá, localizada no município de Curuçá - PA. A referida pesquisa está dividida basicamente em três etapas: discussão da fundamentação teórica; levantamento de dados cartográficos e metadados, trabalhos de campo e laboratório para mapeamento da zona de amortecimento. Na quantificação da estrutura da paisagem foi realizada classificação supervisionada MAXVER em imagens de satélite TM/LANDSAT-5 nos anos de 1988 e 2008, extração de curvas de nível e geração de Modelo Digital de Elevação (MDE) através da imagem de radar da missão SRTM. Como resultados, propõem-se a delimitação da zona de amortecimento no entorno da unidade, por constatar o aumento das áreas de vegetação de mangue após a criação da RESEX em aproximadamente 10%. A pesquisa possibilitou perceber a dinâmica da paisagem ocorrida antes e depois da criação da Unidade de Conservação e a importância da faixa de proteção para frear as atividades humanas que estão no seu entorno
Contribuição do curso de Geografia na formação de conhecimentos sobre riscos ambientais
Authors: Oliveira Souza Carla Juscélia , Luan Giarola Lucas , Franco Sousa Maria Clara
Published: January 2025

O trabalho discute os resultados obtidos em pesquisa sobre a presença e o tipo de abordagem do tema risco ambiental no Curso de Geografia da Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei (UFSJ) – Minas Gerais, no âmbito da graduação e da pós-graduação. A pesquisa é do gênero descritivo e documental e apresenta como fundamento teórico-conceitual os trinômios ‘risco/fenômeno/processo perigoso’ e ‘vulnerabilidade/risco/processo perigoso’. Esses conceitos e abordagem foram analisados no projeto pedagógico do curso de Geografia da UFSJ, nos 72 planos de ensino das unidades curriculares ofertadas entre 2020 e 2021 na graduação e nos 22 planos de ensino da pós-graduação em Geografia (primeira etapa da pesquisa). O estudo dos documentos considerou a metodologia da Análise de Conteúdo.  Na segunda etapa, foi suscitada a concepção sobre risco ambiental entre alunos do primeiro e dos dois últimos períodos do curso de graduação em Geografia. As análises dos documentos e das respostas dos docentes e discentes possibilitam dizer que o curso de Geografia tem contribuído com a discussão do tema risco ambiental na formação dos graduandos e mestres. Constatou-se que as unidades curriculares relacionadas à Geografia física, com ênfase nos componentes físico-naturais, destacam-se quanto à abordagem direta da temática riscos, ainda que exista potencial em outros conteúdos e tipos de discussões relacionados ao trinômio ‘vulnerabilidade/risco/processo perigoso’.
Precariedad en economía creativa: Argentina, México, Perú
Authors: Sasso Simone , Medina Andrea
Published: January 2025

Este estudio busca caracterizar el empleo cultural y creativo en América Latina y el Caribe, y especificar algunas de las características que definen su precariedad. Para ello se estudiaron los casos de Argentina, México y Perú, países cuyas encuestas de hogares y empleo contienen información desagregada para identificar este tipo de empleo y el detalle de sus componentes.
Saídas de emergência em edificações existentes: verificação da eficiência das adequações conforme regulamentações vigentes através de simulação computacional
Authors: Crippa Natane Rufino , Bolina Fabrício Longhi , Graeff Ângela Gaio
Published: January 2025

As edificações existentes precisam ser adequadas aos novos requisitos de segurança ao incêndio praticados pelas normas vigentes, visando atender o nível de segurança mínimo prescrito aos usuários. Este trabalho avaliou, através de simulação computacional de evacuação, o caso de uma edificação com área total de 6.168 m² usada para atividades de ensino. Ela possui 10 pavimentos acima do solo e sua rota de fuga ocorre por meio de uma escada não enclausurada e uma porta no térreo, o que diverge das exigências atualmente prescritas pelas regulamentações. Após as reformas e readequações, o prédio contará com 3 novas saídas para área externa e uma escada adicional, totalizando uma nova área de 7.806 m². De modo a verificar a eficiência dos ajustes, a análise se deu pela perspectiva do tempo de evacuação total da população do prédio admitindo a situação anterior e posterior à implementação das adequações. Na análise, considerou-se diferentes hipóteses de lotações e a existência de obstáculos. Os resultados mostraram que a readequação da edificação conforme a regulamentação em vigor reduziu em até 49,8% o tempo total de evacuação, contribuindo também para distribuição da população e redução das aglomerações, embora a possibilidade de escolha entre as rotas tenha provocado colisões entre os ocupantes. Dessa forma, este estudo auxiliou na avaliação da eficiência dos requisitos impostos pelas regulamentações vigentes no estado do Rio Grande do Sul no contexto de edificações escolares.
Agricultural sustainability promotion: Impact on rice productivity in Lower Limpopo Irrigation, Gaza, Mozambique
Authors: Chaúque Oldimiro Amaral Leonor , José António Elísio , Sitoe Eugenio da Piedade Edmundo , Francísco Bento Filipe
Published: January 2025

Agricultural promotion seeks to strengthen family farming and boost socio-economic development in vulnerable rural communities. In the Lower Limpopo River (LLR), these initiatives have focused on transforming rice production, which is essential for local livelihoods and socio-economic development. However, the impact of these actions on the productive efficiency and sustainability of the family sector remains poorly explored. This study assessed the impact of agricultural promotion on rice productivity in the family sector of the RBL irrigated area. Data was obtained from a representative sample of 106 family rice producers, considering demographic profiles and diversified agricultural practices. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to analyze indicators such as economic income, job creation, agricultural productivity and cultivation practices. The results indicated a significant improvement in the productive efficiency and income generation of the families. Rice yields increased from 2 to 6 tons per hectare between 2016/2017 and 2020/2021. The number of workers also increased, from 17 temporary workers per hectare in 2016/2017 to 252 temporary workers and 7 permanent workers in 2020/2021. Economic revenue increased significantly, from 65,900.00 MZN (1,032.21 USD) to 91,440.00 MZN (1,432.25 USD) in the same period. The results show the potential of agricultural promotion strategies to transform family farming, promote sustainable development and improve the living conditions of small farmers. It is recommended that these practices be expanded and that public policies be implemented to ensure their long-term sustainability.
Development of Pyrex Glass Handcraft
Authors: Aruman Zeri , Wirasari Ira , Kintari Adhiestyaputri
Published: January 2025

One of the crafts with aesthetic value and much loved by many levels of society is made of glass, but it is still rare to engage in this business. Therefore, the author tries to develop works to be used as a new venture or art expression. Data were collected by conducting studies of glass processing companies, interviews, visits to field locations, visual observations, and literature studies. This was done to understand the manufacturing process. The stages of solving the problem are carried out through the design thinking method process step and its implementation by applying design theory and preparing the required work equipment. The result of this research was a product in the form of a prototype. It is hoped that this design research can be helpful and a reference for developing design works or the basis for further research.
Keywords: art, aesthetic, design work, glass craft
Brand Communication Strategy Using Attribute Positioning for Small and Medium Enterprises (Case Study: D Java Water)
Authors: Wirasari Ira , Azhari Irfan , Siang Tan Gek
Published: January 2025

The need and demand for drinking water in Indonesia, especially in Cianjur, West Java, has been increasing every year. This is seen as an opportunity for the businessman to build refillable drinking water depot business. However, some of these businessmen still use the same packaging between each business person. As a result, consumers cannot easily recognize a brand from the products that have been offered. This was experienced by one of the refillable drinking water depot brands in Cianjur, namely D’Java Water. This research used qualitative methods with the stages carried out being observation to the place of business, interviews, and literature studies. The analysis stage is carried out using strength, weakness, opportunity, threat (SWOT) analysis, and the attribute-positioning approach with competitors. The results of the research showed that attributes are needed on product packaging such as packaging labels as a differentiator from competitor’s products.
Keywords: attribute positioning, branding, SWOT
Analysis of Interior Elements of Hotel Savoy Homann Bandung
Authors: Andrianawati Aida , Zahra Aneukeu Azkia , Zulfa Faradhila
Published: January 2025

Bandung is a city that has the largest number of Art Deco buildings in Indonesia, one of them being the Hotel Savoy Homann. What makes this building an interesting topic is that it remains a fully functioning hotel to this day. This study aims to analyze the adaptation of the additional interior elements within the Hotel Savoy Homann building in a way that significantly impacts the Art Deco architectural style. This study uses a qualitative research method with the building adaptation approach. The results of this study show that the Art Deco concept style is present in the additional interior elements in the building, this addition appears to be an adaptation that emphasizes the Art Deco style in these elements. It is used as a preservation method in these kinds of heritage buildings.
Keywords: Art Deco, Hotel Savoy Homann, heritage, interior elements
Adaptation of Urban Renewal Marabunta Building as Restaurant and Bar Concept in the Old City Area of Semarang
Authors: Maximillian Arnold , Jonatan Lisa Levina Krisanti
Published: January 2025

As of 2018, the Semarang City Government is rejuvenating the Semarang Old City Area to restore the potential of the city area, from an economic, cultural, and tourism perspective. The redevelopment of Marabunta Resto and Bar is one of the concrete forms of adapting the concept of urban renewal to the Old Town Area of Semarang. This building is a replica of a theatre building during the Dutch colonial era, better known as Schouwburg. Qualitative methods through historical studies were used to analyze the changes in form, aesthetics, and old functions. This study aims to look at the application of the urban renewal concept to the Marabunta Resto and Bar building as an effort to restore the initial spirit of Schouwburg. The application of the urban renewal concept to the Marabunta Resto and Bar building is also in line with the sustainable design principles of the Semarang Old Town area.
Keywords: urban renewal, Marabunta, sustainable, Semarang Old Town area
Analysis of Implementation of Marker-Based Augmented Reality (AR) Business Cards as a Media Company Profile - Study Case of Marker-based Augmented Reality (AR) in Business Cards as a Media for Company Profile
Authors: Sumarlin Rully , ‎ Mario , Utami Lira Anindita
Published: January 2025

The rapid development of Augmented Reality technology has inspired a new way of introducing oneself to the audience using while using the traditional business cards. In today’s business tradition, even an old precept of ‘first impression matters’ still intact. Business cards still being used in formal meetings between two interested business parties. This new way of employing AR technology in the reformed business cards thus creates more engagement between the two parties involved in the short time and space of self-branding and business promotion. Augmented Reality manifests elements of the virtual world, namely avatar, in the physical realm and has been applied and used for various schemes in game-making, medical facility, education and learning, and promotional aspect of marketing to name a few instances.This research aims to carve a space for applied technology of AR for creative corporate promotional media, where we designed an immersive way of presenting the company profile by displaying a persona/avatar and video profile that stores the information of the company’s line of business and the forwarding representative so partners could recognize the company’s profile and be impressed in the event of introduction exchange. While implementing the principle of service design, specifically the design thinking for User Interface and User Experience to enhance the experience of exchanging the ‘first impression’ by business cards, this research hopes to weave a collaboration between UX designers and business parties in sustaining the creative industries.
Keywords: augmented reality, company profile, user interface, user experience
Implementation of Physical Evidence Strategy That Influences Brand Awareness Case Study: Agree Mart
Authors: Kurniawan Mohd Ridho , Murdowo Djoko
Published: January 2025

Business development in Indonesia has brought changes in sales strategy by adapting digital technology which prioritizes convenience and time efficiency in transactions, the agricultural sector is one of the business sectors that has the potential to be developed. according to BPS data (2022) the agricultural sector has contributed to increasing Indonesia’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in 2022 in the agricultural sector by around 12.91%. Agree mart as a B2C company engaged in the agricultural sector has begun to adapt digital technology to support the convenience of shopping for daily needs digitally, but this strategy did not run smoothly and had problems related to brand awareness which resulted in low purchases. The research aims to design a brand awareness strategy with a visual aspect approach, research method using descriptive qualitative analysis. Data collection was carried out by observation, documentation, and open interviews with the community. The results of the study show that the implementation of a physical evidence booth design strategy is effective in increasing a company’s brand awareness.
Keywords: brand awareness, booth exhibition design, digital buying behavior
Illuminating Urban Kampung in Indonesia
Authors: Sunjoto Margareth
Published: January 2025

This paper examines the road lighting design practice in Indonesia’s urban kampung, which is one of the important elements that shape and define an Indonesian city. However, it appears that the current road illumination standard disregards its existence and creates regulations based on the requirements of motorist. In contrast, urban kampung roads are more intricate due to their frequent use as shared spaces. The research explains the issue by utilizing a literature review and a case study of urban kampung Siwalankerto as an illustration. Even though the placement of streetlights and the measurement of average illuminance comply with SNI standards, there is no significant correlation between the perception of safety and the quantity of light deemed adequate by residents. This finding contradicts the primary function of street illumination, which is to promote night-time safety.
Keywords: urban kampung, road lighting, illumination, lighting regulation
The Effects of Foot Reflexology Massage on the Sleep Quality of Nurses Working in the Selected Hospitals of Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences
Authors: Omrani Mojgan Gholitabar , Ghasemi Mohammadreza , Gerdrodbari Mohammad Gholizadeh , Javan Roghayeh , Mahdavifar Neda
Published: January 2025

Poor sleep quality has always caused problems for nurses in providing healthcare. Today, foot reflexology massage is considered adjunctive therapy in improving sleep quality. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of foot reflexology massage on the sleep quality of nurses. This controlled clinical trial was conducted on 80 nurses working in the selected hospitals of Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences. The nurses meeting the inclusion criteria were selected using the available sampling method and divided into two intervention and control groups, each containing 40 subjects using the permuted block technique. In the intervention group, foot reflexology massage was conducted by each research unit for 12 sessions, each for 30 minutes for six weeks. Both groups performed the Pittsburgh sleep quality index at the beginning of the study and five days after the intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS 24 using descriptive and deductive tests. The mean sleep score in the control and intervention groups was 9.22±3.30 and 9.90±3.47, which was 9.05±3.35 and 6.97±2.68 after the intervention, indicating a significant difference in reducing the overall score of the intervention group compared to the control (p=0.000). Moreover, decreased sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep efficiency, and sleep duration scores were significant after the intervention (p<0.05). Based on the results, foot reflexology massage can enhance nurses' sleep quality. Therefore, nurses are advised to utilize it as a valuable and practical approach to improve their sleep quality.
Kinetic images. A genealogy of visual media based on the concept of movement
Authors: D’Armenio Enzo
Published: January 2025

This paper aims to propose a new line of research on the
historical and expressive evolution of visual media,
capable of linking the archaeological approaches of media
studies and post-structuralist semiotics around the concept
of movement. The central idea of my paper is that of
image-movement, expressive systems based on the intrinsic
fusion of the qualities of the images and the qualities of
movement. The history of visual media will be reinterpreted
according to three phases: 1) The fixative image-movement:
photographic production is based on the deceleration and visual
fixation of natural movement on a substrate. I will present
the evolution of the expressive effects resulting from this
productive movement, particularly concerning the forms of
blur (motion blur, panning, bokeh) that have played a key
role in stabilizing photographic genres. 2) The representative
image-movement: the magic lantern and the cinema of attractions
made it possible to visualize movement and animation
for the first time. I will discuss how actors, by making a series
of thematically oriented movements, enabled the emergence
of the first visual narratives through the autonomization
of fictional characters. 3) The diagrammatic image-movements:
video games and virtual reality correlate the spectator’s
movements on the interface with movements in virtual
worlds. Overall, this approach will allow us to identify kinetic
anachronisms: how digital media transform the typical
forms of visual movement associated with traditional media.
With strings attached: Barthes’ ‘On Bunraku’ from Thunderbirds to Japanese robot animated shows
Authors: Greenberg Raz
Published: January 2025

In his 1983 overview of the semiotic aspects of “performing
objects,” which focuses primarily on puppet theatre,
Frank Proschan criticizes Roland Barthes’ impressions of the
Japanese bunraku puppet theatre performances, specifically
the separation between the different parts of the puppet
operation, which leads to the appeal of ‘the part’ rather
than the ‘totality’ of the body accepted in western culture.
Proschan argues that such separation is not unique to Japanese
performances. However, Bolton (2002), while not arguing
for uniqueness, claims that such separation is a part
of Japanese culture and links it to the 1995 Japanese animated
film Ghost in the Shell. This article examines Bolton’s,
Barthes’, and Proschan’s argument in light of the Japanese
animated robot shows, where such separation is common,
through an examination of non-Japanese influence – the
puppet shows, and in particular Thunderbirds (1965-1966)
produced by Gerry Anderson in the United Kingdom. The
article concludes that, while the Japanese animated robot
shows and the Anderson productions that inspired them indeed
emphasize the appeal of ‘the part,’ they do so in a manner
that challenges both Barthes’ impressions of the bunraku
and Proschan’s observations of the relationship between performing
objects and animation.
Midjourney, Jodorowsky, and the end of reality. Artificial Intelligence as an animating technology
Authors: Lorenzo Hernández Maria
Published: January 2025

By the end of 2022, social networks started sharing collections
of sophisticated images accompanied by suggestive
comments as if they belonged to a forgotten past: photos of
interrupted filming, lost ancient movies, modern traditions
recreated in archaic settings, etc. However, these astoundingly
realistic images were but simulations generated by the
Midjourney AI, with which users can design pictures from
textual descriptions. This article focuses on two series of images
devised by Johnny Darrell to recreate a non-existent film:
Jodorowsky’s Tron (2022), as if the Disney film was directed by
the visionary Chilean director Alejandro Jodorowsky. If Disney’s
Tron was known for its pioneering incorporation of computer
graphics to recreate the inner world of the computer, the
new simulations not only point to how AIs imagine the native
environment of the AI but, unexpectedly, we may be seeing the
preview of what the next-generation films will look like. Although
these stylized visions of science fiction to come are, by
the moment, just pictures and not movie pictures, they help us
reflect on AI's implications in the visual arts and, specifically,
about the generation of images that re-create alternative history
lines. Likewise, the essay explores Mark Langer’s suggestions
in his article “The End of Animation History” (2002) about the
critical moment that the traditional definition of animation – as
opposed to live-action cinema – was going through at the turn
of the 21st century. Thus, we will examine how the AI simulations
propose a new scenario for our structure of reality.
Distribution of Staphylococcal Enterotoxin (SE) Genes among Different Staphylococcus Species Isolated from Bovine Mastitis
Authors: Bhavani P. , Antony P.X. , Mukhopadhyay H.K. , Pillai R.M. , Thanislass J. , Vijayalakshmi P. , Mangadevi N. , Vadhana A. Prasanna , Pesingi P.K.
Published: January 2025

Background: Mastitis is an economically important disease of bovine species. Among the causative agents of mastitis, Staphylococcus species are the leading cause of contagious mastitis and are also responsible for milk-borne intoxication in consumers. The study aims to assess the distribution of enterotoxins in various species of coagulase-positive and coagulase-negative Staphylococci isolated from bovine mastitis milk samples. Methods: A total of 135 mastitis bovine milk samples collected were subjected to cultural isolation followed by biochemical and molecular identification. The distribution of nine enterotoxins among coagulase-positive and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus species was done by PCR. Result: About 74.07% (100 isolates) of mastitis samples were found positive for Staphylococci of which 44% were coagulase-positive and 56% coagulase-negative. Totally sixteen different species were isolated which included two species of coagulase-positive and fourteen species of coagulase-negative staphylococci. Out of nine Staphylococcal Enterotoxin (SE) genes screened, seven SE encoding genes namely sea, seb, sec, sed, seg, sei and sej were detected among the isolates with a range of one to six SE genes per isolate; however, see and seh could not be detected in any of these isolates. About 84.09% and 96.42% of CPS and CNS isolates were shown to have SE genes respectively and a maximum of six SE genes (sea, seb, sed, seg, sei and sej) were detected in a CNS isolate belonging to S. caprae. The high prevalence of SE encoding genes in both CPS and CNS isolated from bovine mastitis cases highlights the possible risk of staphylococcal food poisoning.
Income Diversification of Artisanal Fishermen in Chilika Lagoon in Odisha: A Review
Authors: Nandy Avisweta , Mishra Sarba Narayan , Barik Nagesh Kumar , Das Abhiram , Das Sarbani
Published: January 2025

Artisanal fisheries are an essential part of the socioeconomic fabric of coastal villages, supporting thousands of people and making a major contribution to local food security. These small-scale sectors provide a very fluctuating income. The present study investigates the diversification of income sources among Odisha’s artisanal fishers, highlighting significant factors that impact their financial stability and suggesting measures to improve it. Seasonality, market dynamics, legal frameworks, loan availabilityand climate change influence income levels. Alternative livelihood initiatives, community-based resource management, enhanced market accessibility, microfinance, insurance and sustainable fishing methods are some of the strategies for income diversification which are discussed here. The diversity of income for artisanal fishers in Odisha is influenced by a complex interplay of environmental, economicand social factors. Addressing the challenges faced by these communities requires a multi-faceted approach that includes promoting sustainable practices, enhancing market access, providing financial supportand encouraging community participation.
Exploring Epidemiological Trends and Influencing Factors in Feto-Maternal Health: A Two-Decade Review of Maternal Health Data in Pakistan
Authors: Afzal Mubushara , Faiz Aqsa , Ijlal Aisha , Kanwal Hajra , Obaid Yusra
Published: January 2025

OBJECTIVE:The study aims to highlight the trend of cesarean deliveries and sociodemographic and pregnancy-related factors associated with the change in trend from 1990 to 2019, as reported by demographic health surveys.

METHOD:Data were extracted from the Pakistan Demographic Health Survey report from 1990 to 2019. Sociodemographic and pregnancy-related independent variables were considered. Weighting was done to generalize the findings across all Pakistani women. Descriptive statistics for maternal group variables are depicted in frequency and percentage obtained from the original report.

RESULT:The study highlights significant shifts in Pakistan’s childbearing demographics and cesarean delivery trends. Teenage pregnancies decreased from 40.5% (1990–1991) to 26.8% (2018), while maternal illiteracy rates dropped from 76.7% to 51.7% in the same period. Cesarean deliveries rose due to increased pregnancy complications (from 17.9% in 2006–2007 to 46.38% in 2019) and higher antenatal care attendance (8.5% to 52.4% for four or more visits). Both public and private healthcare facilities saw a surge in cesarean rates, particularly among multiparous women and those with terminated pregnancies.

CONCLUSION:This study sheds light on the changing landscape of cesarean deliveries across Pakistan among females of reproductive age. It also highlights a notable increase in the maternal demographic aspects, complexities of pregnancies, and antenatal care practices. Through collaborative efforts focusing on evidence-based practices, policymakers and health care providers can work toward enhancing maternal and neonatal health outcomes, ultimately striving for equitable and accessible maternal health care for all the women of Pakistan.
A Learning Communities Infusion Model for Enhancing Rehabilitation Counselor Education Programs
Authors: Ntinda Kayi , Reed Bruce
Published: January 2025

Rehabilitation counselor education programs seek to provide scholarship of teaching, learning, and research to transform students’ practical knowledge of disabilities and chronic illnesses through innovative teaching and learning methods. The application of learning communities’ theory, as a core aspect of rehabilitation counselor education, can be transformative in developing collaboration skills for meaningful learning with direct connections to partnerships with disability communities. Yet, few studies have explored how learning communities could be infused into rehabilitation counselor education. The article underscores the importance of learning communities for higher education students, emphasizing their role in complementing classroom learning with practical opportunities that promote a stronger professional identity and cultural competence. The article also considers the constructs of learning community theory, highlighting its focus on action, reflection, and participatory engagement. This model promotes interdisciplinary learning contexts and methods, encouraging both deductive and inductive learning approaches. Importantly, the article presents the alignment of learning community activities with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs standards, demonstrating how these activities enhance the practical skills and multicultural awareness of students. The article concludes with a discussion of the future directions of this innovative teaching approach, advocating for its broader adoption to foster continuous engagement, critical thinking, and practical skills across all courses and programs in rehabilitation counselor education.
On the breeding cases of the Levant Sparrowhawk and Shikra on the Mangistau Peninsula, Kazakhstan
Authors:   Independent researcher, Kenzhegulov Kanatbek
Published: January 2025

The short report provides information on breeding cases of Shikra (Accipiter badius) and Levant Sparrowhawk (Accipiter brevipes) on the Mangistau (Mangyshlk) Peninsula. Since 2019, the Shikra has been observed breeding in the Aktau Botanical Garden every year. In 2024, the first reliable case of breeding the Levant Sparrowhawk there was recorded.
Epithets of Cities and Regencies in East Java
Authors: Jimly A. Syihabuddin Aniq
Published: January 2025

This paper aims to discuss the epithets of cities and regencies in East Java, starting from the use of language in epithets, the structure of epithets, the classification of epithets, to how East Javanese people view epithets. This research was written using a qualitative approach. The results show that there are three languages used in epithets, namely Indonesian, English, and Javanese. Then, the words in the epithet are nouns and the syntactic structure in the epithet is a noun phrase that has the structure pattern [Noun + Noun] and [Determiner + Noun + Prepositional Phrase]. The epithet data is classified into 9 (nine) categories, namely culinary, natural resources, industry, history, motto, geographical conditions, social and cultural, slogan, and education. Javanese people think that the epithets of cities and regencies are used as an identity of pride, regional promotion, and boosting the regional economy. In addition, ecologically, the epithets can awaken society enthusiasm in conserving the environment.
Mitos dan Pelestarian Alam: Eksplorasi Ekologi dalam Cerita Rakyat Sumber Taman Sari di Madura, Indonesia
Authors: Efendi Agik Nur , Albaburrahim Albaburrahim , Hamdani Fauzul , Wafi Abd.
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze the ecological dimensions in the folklore of Sumber Taman Sari in Madura. This research employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining ecocriticism, cultural studies, environmental ethics, and folkloristics, using Lévi-Strauss' structuralism theory. Data was collected through interviews with local community leaders and field observations at the Sumber Taman Sari site. Data collection techniques included recording, note-taking, and photography. The analysis involved separating data based on the structural elements of the folklore and interpreting the ecological dimensions contained within. The findings reveal that the water source in the story is regarded as a symbol of purity and ecological balance. Prohibitions on the use of natural resources, such as trees and animals around the water source, reflect the community's efforts to maintain ecosystem balance. Moreover, annual rituals performed at the water source reinforce the spiritual relationship between humans and nature. The folklore functions as a medium of conservation and the dissemination of local wisdom.