bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
[Monitoring exposure to metallic elements in the Taranto steel plant]
Authors: Lovreglio Piero , Soleo Leonardo , Greco Luciano , Marangella Ciro , Drago Ignazio , De Palma Giuseppe , Apostoli Pietro
Published: February 2025

Objective. To assess, by means of biological monitoring, the potential exposure to metallic elements of workers operating in the integrated route steelworks plant in Taranto.Methods. A total of 755 workers from different working areas of the steelworks plant, with potential occupational exposure to metallic elements (Exposed), and 101 workers from the finished products embarking area of the same plant, not exposed to metallic elements (Not exposed), were examined. After the administration of questionnaire inquiring about working activity, residence location and lifestyle habits, all the workers collected a urine sample for the determination of Cr, Mn, Co, Cu, Zn, Cd, Hg, Pb by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), of Ni by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), and of urinary creatinine. Moreover, all the workers underwent venous blood sampling for the determination of Pb by AAS. The results of the environmental monitoring of Cr, Mn, Co, Cu, Cd, Hg, Pb and Ni, carried out by specialized companies in the same period of biomonitoring in some of the working areas where potentially exposed workers operate, were also obtained.Results. None of the examined metallic elements showed values exceeding the specific ACGTH BEl, while only urinary Co and Zn exceeded the reference values of the laboratory where analyzes were carried out in more than 5% of the determinations (5.9 %), only in the not exposed workers. Moreover, more than 5% of the determinations higher than the reference values of the Italian Reference Values Society (SIVR) were observed for urinary Cu, both in potentially exposed (19.2%) and in not exposed workers (19.8%), and for urinary Cd, only in potentially exposed workers (6%). Comparison between potentially exposed and not exposed workers showed higher concentrations in the former only for urinary Mn (p <0.05). Environmental monitoring showed airborne concentrations of metallic elements almost always lower than TLV-TWA ACGIH, with most of the determinations below the respective limits of detection for all the metallic elements, except for Mn.Conclusions. The study did not show the presence of metallic elements higher in the potentially exposed than in the not exposed workers, except for urinary Mn that, however, was always included both in SIVR and in the laboratory reference values.
[Diabetes and work]
Authors: Caputo Salvatore
Published: February 2025

Diabetes mellitus is a syndrome characterized by a condition of chronic hyperglycemia that may be complicated by organ damage. In the age group ranging from 20 to 79 years the prevalence of the disease is around 9%. Compensated diabetes mellitus does not prevent the possibility of working and does not imply a reduction in work capacity. In case of acute manifestations, poor compensation or chronic complications such as retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy or cardiovascular disease, the assessment of fitness for work must be established according to the task and the psychophysical conditions of the worker in order to protect his health.
Music listening for people living with dementia: a systematic review
Authors: Raglio Alfredo , Bai Stefania , Figini Camilla , Manera Marina , Imbriani Chiara , Fundarò Cira , Buonocore Michelangelo
Published: February 2025

Introduction. This review aimed at exploring how music listening-based approach can be effective on physiological, cognitive and behavioural aspects, with specific reference to the domain of dementias. Music listening can be considered one of the most common approaches in dementia care, frequently in combination with other non-pharmacological treatments. This type of intervention may allow persons with dementia to work on the organization and regulation of their emotions thanks to the mediation of the sonorous-musical element.Methods. Two independent researchers performed literature search by consulting the PUBMED database and the Cochrane Register of randomized controlled trials (articles written in English and published from January 1% 2000 to February 28th 2022 were considered as eligible).Results. Twelve articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. The selected studies highlighted some effects of music listening in people with moderate to severe dementia. Assuming a clinical point of view, the results showed how music listening intervention could bring benefits on the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, also if not always statistically significant.Discussion/Conclusion. The study focused on the need to define clear criteria of music listening programs selection and administration, but also on the involvement of trained music therapists in planning and managing the music listening-based interventions. Music listening interventions should be developed by implementing evidence-based practice and integrating research in the field. The identification of specific musical elements connected with the therapeutic outcome is a key point for the music therapy future.
Reporting suspected technopathy: regulatory novelties and critical issues, application suggestions
Authors: Taino Giuseppe , Cornaggia Nicoletta , Fioramonti Barbara , Imbriani Marcello
Published: February 2025

The Italian Legislative Decree n. 151 of 14 September 2015 lays down new provisions concerning the DPR 1124/65. The major developments occur with Article 53 of Presidential Decree 1124/65, which transfer the obligation to send the medical certificate, attached to the report of accident and occupational disease, from the employer to the physician - every physician lends immediate assistance to an injured worker or to a worker that suffers from an occupational disease - using telematic systems, either directly or through the health facilities. There are however residual critical issues not easily overcome by the general pratictioner or by the physician not specialist in occupational medicine, because of the impossibility of knowing the real occupational causative agents of disease and the production cycle. So, the general practitioner cannot properly study the link between damage to health and work. In addition, there are no indications for diseases not included by tables (DM 09.04.2008) and lists (DM 10.06.2014), which should be evaluated about the possible occupational origin. Moreover, there is no indication of reporting for the pathologies present in the tables of occupational diseases, but not included in the lists of the DM 10.06.2014, and for the diseases with nosological differences between the tables of occupational diseases and lists, as well as those that the doctor believed to be linked to exposure at work, although not included in the two documents (tables or lists). To date, there are other technical critical issues that the legislation seems to overlook. In any of the laws reported (and even in the recent legislation) is mentioned the key element essential to evaluate, according to technical and scientific criteria, the first occupational origin attribution of a suspected technopathy: the results of an appropriate and specific risk assessment of the recognized causative agent. We propose an operational way to create a technical and sustainable system of reporting suspicious technopathies.This system should be based on the figure and the role of occupational physician, both as a "competent" physician, according to the Legislative Decree n. 81/08 (in Italy), both as a doctor inserted in the community and hospital health services (in Lombardy these services are organized in the Health Protection Agencies - ATS - and in the Operative Unit Hospital of Occupational Medicine (UOOML of socio-territorial health companies - ASST). Complementarily, an organized reporting system should be based on risk assessment (according to art. 17 of Legislative Decree n. 81/08). Other aims are to overcome outdated practices, create a constant channel of dialogue between the territorial and the hospital health centers, send and capture in a structured and efficient way reports of technopathy, track all occupational disease reports and create a dedicated archive.
Understanding the relationship between Sentinel Events and Sources of Work Related Stress for prevention programmes. An Italian survey
Authors: Andrisano-Ruggieri Ruggero , Crescenzo Pietro , Capunzo Mario , De Caro Francesco , Savastano Riccardo , Pennisi Manuela , Boccia Giovanni
Published: February 2025

Objective: According to Legislative Decree n. 81/08 and Ministerial Circular of 18/11/2010, this paper proposes to verify the relationship between the sources of risk of stress, sentinel events and gender.Method: Sentinel events and their variations are mapped for three years. Successively, a self-reported OPRA (Organizational and Psychosocial Risk Assessment) questionnaire was administered. The sample was not probabilistic and balanced for two categories: Inside Sentinel Event and Outside Sentinel Event. 249 subjects were extracted from a population of 770 subjects of a debt collection firm. A two-way ANOVA was applied.Results: The results show that sentinel events and Gender have no relationship with the inventory of sources of risk.Conclusion: Future research should consider the relationship between stressors and their exposure time, considering the working environment dynamics. In this way, the relationship between stressors and sentinel events can be studied and tested in greater detail, showing empirical evidence that may be useful for health prevention programmes.
[Probability of Causation: historical motivations and legal transposition]
Authors: Trenta Giorgio
Published: February 2025

The Probability of Causation (PC) was implemented to provide objective and legally feasible compensation to the U.S. diseased individuals who were involved in nuclear armament activities. The methodology is related to the attributable risk concept, but it is widely different from it, since it doesn't evaluate the attributablity from a collective point of view, but from a personalistic  point, that is from the particular exposure condition, from the specific physical parameters and from the biological individual features of the single exposed subject. So the PC become an evaluation of the harm probability tailored for that specific exposed person, on the basis of the epidemiological indications coming from an exposed group with very similar characteristics of the under investigation individual. This is evidently feasible due to the extensive and comprehensive body of epidemiological research within the particular domain of radiation exposure. The process to reach the PC adoption took a long time, was plodding and politically thwarted and various reexaminations and bills during time were necessary to extended the laws to the different exposure categories. Now in the U.S. three departments (Health, Energy and Labour) are involved in the evaluation processes; they gather the personal, dosimetric and clinical data and with a computer program (usable on line also) based on the updated knowledge, evaluate the eligibility for compensation on the basis of the "more likely than not" criterion. The method meets the interest and the favor at international level and organizations in prominent positions in the pacific use of nuclear energy and in the radiation protection fields, like: NCRP, IAEA, WHO, ILO,... fight for it use. Now many institutional organism and the more enlightened justice courts utilize the PC to settle cases (increasing in frequency) in work and health activities, for which more often compensation claims are dealing with.
Short- and long-term effectiveness of interventions for improving adherence to glaucoma medications
Authors: Abaidoo Benjamin , Govender-Poonsamy Pirindhavellie , Mashige Khathutshelo P.
Published: February 2025

Background: The need for effective interventions for addressing non-adherence to glaucoma medications is fundamental in improving visual outcomes among persons with glaucoma.Aim: The study aims to assess the effectiveness of short- and long-term behavioural, educational and mixed interventions for improving adherence to glaucoma medications.Setting: Four eye hospitals in Accra were used for this study.Methods: This was a prospective multi-centre randomised controlled trial involving 236 non-adherent patients with glaucoma. Participants were assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group received behavioural, educational and mixed interventions. Data were analysed with the IBM SPSS software version 25. Mean differences in adherence between the groups were determined at baseline, at 3 months and 6 months intervals, using the Independent-Sample-t-test and repeated measures for analysis of variance. P-values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant.Results: The mean age was 61.0 ± 7.9 years. Participants were similar in terms of age, intraocular pressure and cup-to-disc ratio, across the study centres (P  0.05). At 3- and 6-months following intervention, the intervention group experienced an increase in adherence from 55.1% to 59.3% respectively. There was a significant difference in mean score for adherence between the intervention and control groups after 3 and 6 months with an effect size ≥ 0.80 (P  0.05).Conclusion: The interventions resulted in a significant improvement in adherence.Contribution: Our findings support the use of multi-faceted interventions in reducing non-adherence to glaucoma medications.
Clinical evaluation of a novel technique of flange formation using green laser in 4-flange scleral fixated intra-ocular lens implantation
Authors: Agrawal Teena , Agrawal Mahesh , Tiwari Sakshi , Shukla Durgesh
Published: February 2025

Purpose:

Scleral-fixated intraocular lens (SFIOL) is the mainstay of restoration of vision where natural lens or its support is absent for placing an IOL in the bag. The aim of the study was to clinically evaluate the novel four-flange SFIOL technique using 532 nm laser for flange making in a tertiary eye care center in central India.

Methods:

We reviewed total 33 patients who have undergone four-flanged SFIOL between January 2023 to October 2023. The clinical parameters like best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure (IOP), spherical equivalent (SE), and postoperative complication like cystoid macular edema (CME) were evaluated. All the surgeries were performed by a senior vitreo-retinal (VR) surgeon in a tertiary eye care center.

Results:

The mean preoperative BCVA was improved from 0.7 log MAR unit to 0.21 log MAR unit postoperatively. The mean preoperative IOP and SE improved from 19.48 mmHg to 17.12 mm Hg and 8.98D to 0.63D on postoperative follow-up, respectively. Early complications, within 1 month of surgery, noted in 15 patients (45%) and includes corneal edema – six cases (18.18%), CME – three cases (9.09%), intraocular lens tilting – two cases (6.06%), flange exposure – two cases (6.06%), and one case (3.03%) each of vitreous hemorrhage and glaucoma.

Conclusion:

Four-flange SFIOL using green laser for flange formation is a safe and effective modification of sutured SFIOL with good outcome in long term.
Decentration following small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) in eyes with high myopia and its influence factors
Authors: Lin Hui-Ni , Zeng Hongqiang , Ji Ruifeng , Li Jinyu , Zhang Riping , Sun Lixia
Published: February 2025

Purpose:

The purpose is to measure the decentration after small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) in eyes with high myopia and analyze its influence factors.

Methods:

This retrospective study included 86 right eyes of 86 high myopia patients who underwent SMILE surgery in our hospital from August 2017 to December 2019. Patients were examined before the surgery and 3 months postoperatively. Objective and subjective refraction tests, intraocular pressure, aberrations, fundus examination, and corneal topography were recorded during all the follow-up visits. Indices of corneal anterior surface morphology, including the index of surface variance (ISV), index of vertical asymmetry (IVA), keratoconus index (KI), central keratoconus index (CKI), index of height asymmetry (IHA), and index of height decentration (IHD), as well as corneal tangential curvature and kappa angle, were all collected from Pentacam (Oculus GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany). Image J software was used to measure the decentration and the area of effective optic zone (EOZ). Spearman’s correlation test and multiple linear regression analysis were performed to assess relationships between variables.

Results:

Overall, data from 86 eyes were gathered and analyzed. The mean age of the participants was 25.43 years (SD, 6.08; range, 18 to 45 years), and 50 eyes (58.14%) were female. The baseline refractive characteristics of the patients were summarized in Table 1. At the 3-month after SMILE, the mean UCVA (LogMAR) was −0.02 ± 0.06, and the CDVA (LogMAR) was −0.04 ± 0.05. The safety index was 1.04 ± 0.14, and the efficacy index was 0.99 ± 0.15. At the 3 months after SMILE, the horizontal decentration (HD) showed significant correlations with those preoperative indexes, including spherical aberration (SA) (r = −0.28, P < 0.05), CKI (r = 0.26, P < 0.05), and Xk (X-axis of the kappa angle) (r = 0.27, P < 0.05). The vertical decentration (VD) was significantly influenced by preoperative higher-order aberrations (HOAs) (r = 0.24, P < 0.05) and Trefoil (r = 0.39, P < 0.05) and was also positively correlated with preoperative IVA (r = 0.29, P < 0.05), IHD (r = 0.33, P < 0.05), and Yk (Y-axis of the kappa angle) (r = 0.29, P < 0.05). And the total decentration (TD) was correlated with preoperative Trefoil (r = 0.30, P < 0.05), IHD (r = 0.22, P < 0.05), and Yk (r = 0.30, P < 0.05). Multiple linear regression revealed a relationship between TD and Yk (adjust R
2 = 0.18, P < 0.001).

Conclusions:

Patients with high myopia after SMILE had achieved effective results. A larger kappa angle especially the Yk would tend to larger decentration. High IHD and the Trefoil preoperatively also influenced the decentration after surgery.
Lemborexant overdose: A case report
Authors: Katto Daichi , Ito Hiroshi , Kobayashi Daiki
Published: February 2025

Rationale:

Advances in sleep research have introduced medications like lemborexant, a dual orexin receptor antagonist. While effective for regulating sleep, overdoses are a concern, especially in suicide attempts. However, limited data exist on lemborexant overdose, prompting this case report to elucidate its clinical course.

Patient’s Concern:

A 91-year-old Japanese woman with multiple comorbidities, including insomnia and chronic kidney disease, was admitted after ingesting 315 mg of lemborexant in a suicide attempt.

Diagnosis:

Lemborexant overdose.

Interventions:

Supportive care with 500 mL of Ringer’s acetate solution at the emergency room.

Outcomes:

She gradually regained full consciousness with no residual deficits. Due to persistent suicidal ideation, she was transferred to a psychiatric hospital after seven days of supportive care.

Lessons:

A review of four lemborexant overdose cases managed at our hospital revealed that overdoses primarily induce altered consciousness and are unlikely to cause organ dysfunction. Supportive care is generally sufficient for management. However, given the limited data, further case accumulation is needed to enhance clinical understanding.
Evaluation of Effect of Interproximal Reduction in Enamel in Orthodontic Therapy: An Original Research
Authors: Dakshinakabat Prachurya , Pragnya B , Mishra Amrita , Jain Pinal , Singh Amoli , Agrawal Anagha
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Interproximal reduction (IPR) is an orthodontic technique used to address space constraints by removing small amounts of enamel between teeth. This research aims to evaluate the impact of IPR on enamel surface integrity, tooth sensitivity, and the long-term stability of orthodontic results.

Methods:

The study was conducted on a sample of 50 patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Three parameters were evaluated: changes in enamel thickness pre- and post-IPR, post-treatment sensitivity using a visual analog scale, and relapse tendencies measured over a 12-month follow-up. Data were statistically analyzed using paired t-tests.

Results:

Enamel thickness was reduced by an average of 0.25 mm post-IPR (P < 0.05). Mild post-treatment sensitivity was reported by 30% of the patients. Relapse was minimal, with no statistically significant correlation with the extent of IPR performed.

Conclusion:

IPR is a safe and effective method in orthodontic treatment with minimal enamel reduction, mild short-term sensitivity, and no significant long-term relapse. These findings support the continued use of IPR as a conservative approach to space management.
Longitudinal Study on the Impact of Orthodontic Treatment Timing on Skeletal and Dental Development in Adolescents
Authors: Adarsh Kumar , Goyal Jashan D. , Kaur Guramrit P. , Neeharika Thammineni , Samal Sweta , Datla Praveen K. V. , Ravuri Preetham
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

The timing of orthodontic treatment can significantly impact skeletal and dental development, particularly during the adolescent growth spurt. This study investigates the influence of early, mid, and late-treatment initiation on mandibular growth, dental alignment, and occlusal correction in adolescents.

Methods:

A total of 60 adolescents were divided into three groups based on their skeletal maturity: early, mid, and late. Key parameters including mandibular growth, dental alignment, and occlusal changes were measured at baseline, mid-treatment, and post-treatment. A two-year follow-up was conducted, and a cephalometric analysis was performed.

Results:

The early-treatment group showed the most significant skeletal changes, particularly in mandibular growth. The mid and late groups demonstrated better dental alignment outcomes. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in mandibular growth between groups (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

Treatment timing plays a critical role in determining skeletal and dental outcomes. Early treatment enhances skeletal changes, while later treatment is more effective for dental alignment.
Epidemiological Study on the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Oral Premalignant Lesions in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Khaire Neha , Movva Janvi B. , Desai Vishwa , Gunnam Divya S. , Karni Prashant A. , Patel Ayushi , Syed Afroz Kalmee
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Oral premalignant lesions (OPLs) are precursors to oral cancer and are commonly associated with lifestyle risk factors, particularly tobacco and alcohol use. Identifying the prevalence and associated risk factors of OPLs in a tertiary care setting is crucial for developing targeted interventions.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted among patients presenting to a tertiary care hospital. The prevalence of OPLs was assessed, and risk factors such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and betel quid chewing were evaluated. Statistical analysis was conducted to determine significant associations between risk factors and the presence of OPLs.

Results:

The prevalence of OPLs was found to be 7.2%, with the highest incidence among individuals with tobacco and quid-chewing habits. Statistical analysis revealed a significant association between tobacco use and the development of OPLs (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

The study highlights the high prevalence of OPLs and their strong association with tobacco and quid-chewing habits. These findings emphasize the need for public health interventions targeting high-risk populations to prevent the progression of OPLs to oral cancer.
A Systemic Review of Pharmacological Management of Pediatric Obesity
Authors: Gupta Surendra
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT

Background:

There is a growing need for safe and effective treatment due to the rise in child obesity rates worldwide. The effectiveness and safety of pediatric obesity drugs were reviewed in this systematic review based on international research.

Techniques:

PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase searches were performed to locate pediatric randomized controlled trials of antiobesity medications. Demographics, medication effectiveness, adverse events, and quality of life were all analyzed.

Findings:

There were 12 studies totaling 4,331 children in the review. The age range of the participants was 8.8 to 16.3 years, and their baseline BMI was between 26.2 and 41.7 kg/m2. Medication combinations such as phentermine/topiramate, metformin, extended-release metformin, topiramate, exenatide, and liraglutide were frequently studied. The amount that each medication decreased BMI varied somewhat, with liraglutide exhibiting the most decrease (-5.88 kg/m2). Comparator groups and pediatric antiobesity medication users experienced comparable adverse events and study discontinuation rates. Medication dose adjustments were more common in pediatric cases (10.6% vs. 1.7%; RR = 3.74 [95% CI: 1.51 to 9.26]). Quality of life increased in all trials, however, not specifically for pediatric cases.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, metformin, topiramate, exenatide, liraglutide, and the combination of topiramate and phentermine may lower BMI in children; however, more studies are required to ascertain their long-term safety and effectiveness. Children and adolescents with pediatric obesity may benefit from a tailored, multidisciplinary strategy that incorporates lifestyle modifications, pharmaceutical therapies, and psychological support to assist manage the condition and enhance the health and well-being of those affected.
Замыкание Адамара обобщенного кода Рида - Соломона и фильтрующая атака на оригинальную криптосистему Нидеррайтера
Authors: Chizhov Ivan Vladimirovich
Published: February 2025

Рассматривается замыкание Шура - Адамара обобщенных кодов Рида - Соломона. Замыканием Шура - Адамара или просто замыканием Адамара называется множество линейных кодов, которые могут быть получены из заданного кода применением операций произведения Адамара (покомпонентного произведения) и взятия дуального кода. Описана структура замыкания Шура - Адамара обобщенного кода Рида - Соломона. Кроме того, построены две новые полиномиальные атаки на оригинальную криптосистему Нидеррайтера, основанную на обобщенных кодах Рида - Соломона. Одна из этих атак опирается на структуру замыкания Адамара обобщенного кода Рида - Соломона, а другая использует процедуру фильтрации кода.
Różaniec – święci – ojczyzna. Święci uczą nas modlitwy za ojczyznę i służby ojczyźnie
Authors: Mieszczak Stanisław
Published: February 2025

Nabożeństwa, czasem niezrozumiane i niedoceniane nawet w niektórych środowiskach kościelnych, stanowią ważną pomoc dla człowieka wierzącego w pogłębianiu i umacnianiu swojej wiary. Są także istotnym czynnikiem w budowaniu wspólnoty wierzących, którzy łączą się z całym Kościołem na modlitwie w czasie nabożeństw. Szczególne znaczenie w historii ma doświadczenie modlitwy różańcowej, która pomaga jednoczyć się z Chrystusem i rozwija w sercu wierzącego pragnienie świętości. W ten sposób zbliżamy się także do naszych braci, którzy przebywają z Chrystusem w niebie. Ta jedność, budowana z Jezusem, Maryją i świętymi, m.in. przez pielęgnowanie modlitwy różańcowej, wpływa potem niewątpliwie na całe społeczeństwo, w którym żyjemy, i ubogaca je duchowo.
‘Rising in and for our life-source, Earth’, ecopoetry as engaged, embodied, co-created expression of ecocentric consciousness
Authors:   , Moore Helen
Published: February 2025

In writing this thesis, I am seeking to demonstrate the independent, significant, and original contribution to knowledge and scholarly research within the field of ecopoetry that the Collection makes; and in doing so, I broadly illustrate the core aims of my creative work, which are:  To inspire social change through innovative socially and ecologically engaged ecopoetry  To reveal how embodiment, imagination and perception contribute to paradigm shift  To express the co-creative aspects of human and more-than-human relations Beginning with personal reflection to trace my path towards ‘ecopoetry’, I move on to survey contemporary ecopoetry and its roots, demonstrating how the sustained ethical-political engagement evident within the Collection combined with my deployment of multiple perspectives, the trans-scalar imaginary, co-creation with the more-than-human world, and an innovative approach to form, have created a pioneering contribution to the field, particularly in the UK. Through an exploration of my ecocultural identity, I illustrate how my adoption of the epithet ‘ecopoet’ around twenty years ago served as a compass to orientate myself towards a more ecocentric worldview, despite the ‘boundary patrol’ to which I was subject. Drawing on ecopsychology to define consciousness, and a broad spectrum of ecocritical analysis, I discuss how the Collection reveals a decolonizing approach to ‘Nature’ and portrays a rewilding of the self, enabling an embodied approach that permits cocreation. With its unique breadth of perspective and subject-matter, the Collection has anticipated developments in ecocriticism and serves to revitalise perception of the interconnected crises in a globalised world, and to develop a deeper identification with the evolving planet. This retrospective analysis also reveals dimensions of eco-social justice and regenerative ‘naturecultures’ beyond apocalyptic tropes, and it shows how my use of organic ecopoetic structure and form reflect embodiment, taking ecopoetry in innovative directions.
CURRENT STATUS OF APIS MELLIFERA BEEKEEPING IN SUMATRA: TOWARD THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDONESIA'S HONEY INDUSTRY
Authors: Purwanto Didik B. , Purwantini Tri Bastuti , Diana Akso , Raffiudin Rika , Sahlan Muhamad
Published: February 2025

Apis mellifera beekeeping in Sumatra has seen significant growth over the past decade, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, driven by high market demand for honey. Beekeeping activities are concentrated in Riau and Jambi provinces, where beekeepers primarily utilize extrafloral nectar from Acacia crassicarpa plantation forests. This study evaluates the current state of A. mellifera beekeeping in these regions, focusing on beekeeper proficiency and colony productivity. Data were collected through a survey of 42 beekeepers, addressing their characteristics, efforts to improve skills, perceptions of challenges, and colony productivity in 2024. The findings indicate that most beekeepers are young males aged 30–50 with secondary school education, managing between 100 and 500 hives despite limited knowledge. They primarily rely on self-directed learning and peer knowledge-sharing. Most beekeepers rated their apiaries as satisfactory but recognized their need for guidance to enhance productivity, ensure sustainability, and improve market access. In 2024, honey production averaged 25 kg per colony per year, or 2.1 kg per month, with Jambi slightly outperforming Riau (2.25 vs. 2.0 kg/colony/month). Honey prices averaged IDR 22,000/kg, with Riau prices higher (IDR 25,500-26,000/kg) than Jambi (IDR 19,800-20,300/kg). Sumatra is estimated to host around 250,000 A. mellifera colonies, contributing 92% to national honey output, compared to Java's 46,000 colonies and 8% of production.
Aspek Hukum Perlindungan Umkm dalam Penjualan di E-Commerce: Tantangan dan Solusi di Era Digital
Authors: Arbani Muhammad
Published: February 2025

Di era digital saat ini, perkembangan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi membawa dampak yang signifikan dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan, termasuk dalam bidang perdagangan. Artikel ini membahas tentang perlindungan hukum bagi Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) ketika berjualan di platform e-commerce di era digital. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi tantangan yang dihadapi oleh UMKM serta solusi hukum yang dapat diimplementasikan untuk meningkatkan perlindungan mereka. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian kepustakaan (library research), dengan mengumpulkan data sekunder dari berbagai sumber, termasuk buku, jurnal, dan peraturan perundang-undangan yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlindungan hukum yang efektif meliputi edukasi dan pelatihan bagi UMKM terkait aspek hukum e-commerce, serta dukungan dari pemerintah untuk memanfaatkan platform digital. Pembahasan mengenai pentingnya mengintegrasikan nilai-nilai hak asasi manusia dalam menciptakan tatanan sosial dan keadilan bagi UMKM. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga mengidentifikasi perlunya sistem keamanan data yang kuat untuk melindungi informasi pelanggan. Tantangan dalam akses pembiayaan dan pemahaman manajemen keuangan juga diangkat sebagai isu penting yang harus ditangani. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah perlindungan hukum yang komprehensif dan dukungan yang tepat dari pemerintah sangat penting untuk memastikan keberlangsungan bisnis UMKM di pasar digital.
Peran Kapabilitas Jejaring sebagai Pemediasi Pengaruh Human Capital dan Keadilan Organisasi Terhadap
Authors: Lambi Manuel , Mattalatta Mattalatta , Ansar Ansar , Kurniawaty Kurniawaty
Published: February 2025

Setiap organisasi berupaya untuk terus meningkatkan produktivitas kerja pegawainya. Oleh karena itu, pemimpin perlu mencari strategi dan solusi guna mendorong kinerja karyawan. Hal tersebut dikarenakan kinerja mencerminkan tingkat kepuasan dalam menjalankan tugas, yang berkontribusi pada penyelesaian pekerjaan yang efektif dan efisien. Riset ini bertujuan untuk menguji peran Kapabilits Jejaring sebagai Pemediasi Pengaruh Human Capital dan Keadilan Organisasi Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Pada Dinas Pendidikan Provinsi Papua Barat. Riset ini menerapkan metode kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian berjumlah 136 orang, yang kesemuanya dijadikan sampel penelitian, menggunakan sampel jenuh. Data riset dihimpun melalui kuesioner dan dianalisis dengan path analysis. Diperoleh hasil analisis bahwa human capital dan keadilan organisasi memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kapabilitas jejaring. Selain itu, kedua variabel tersebut terhadap kinerja pegawai juga dengan pengaruh yang sama. Lebih lanjut, penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa kapabilitas jejaring berperan sebagai mediator dalam hubungan antara human capital dan keadilan organisasi dengan kinerja pegawai.
Analysis of Learning Problems in Grade 5 Students Elementary School in Serang City Banten Province
Authors: M.Pd Prof. Dr. Sudadio, , M.Pd Dr. Evi Afiati, , . Kustantina , Solihat Ilmi , Alamsyah Trian Pamungkas
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in learning problems in grade 5 students at Public Elementary Schools in Serang City. The research method used quantitative methods. The research design used comparative design. The population of the study was grade Five students at Public Elementary Schools Banjarsari One, Public Elementary Schools Banjar Agung One and Public Elementary Schools Rawu. The sampling technique used saturated sampling with a sample size of 125 students. The research instrument used a questionnaire. Data analysis used analysis of variance ( anova ) one way anova with the SPSS version 23 statistical program. Based on the results of the study, it was found that (1) the learning problems of grade 5 students at SDN Banjar Agung 1 obtained a mean value of 120.07 which was the highest, ( 2 ) the learning problems of grade 5 students at SDN Rawu obtained a mean value of 80.55 which was the lowest mean , and (3) the learning problems of grade 5 students at Public Elementary Schools Banjarsari One obtained a mean or average value of 116.17 which was the lowest order middle . The results of the hypothesis test show that: (1) there are significant differences in the learning problems of 5th grade students at Three Public Elementary Schools in Serang City, namely Public Elementary Schools Banjarsari One, Public Elementary Schools Banjar Agung One and Public Elementary Schools Rawu, (2) there are no significant differences in the learning problems of 5th grade students at Public Elementary Schools Banjarsari One and Public Elementary Schools Banjar Agung One, (3) there are significant differences in the learning problems of 5th grade students at Public Elementary Schools Banjarsari One and Public Elementary Schools Rawu, and (4) there are significant differences in the learning problems of 5th grade students at Public Elementary Schools Banjar Agung One and Public Elementary Schools Rawu .
Gross Profitability and Momentum: Evidence from India
Authors:   Department of Business Administration, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, Gupta Priya , Ansari Valeed Ahmad ,   Department of Business Administration, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the joint impact of an investment strategy that integrates gross profitability and the 52-week high price indicator within the context of the Indian stock market. This study uses an empirical approach commonly found in asset pricing literature. The analysis incorporates data from October 2002 to September 2022. Firms are classified into tercile portfolios according to their profitability and momentum metrics, and their overall performance is assessed using an independent double-sorting methodology. The empirical analysis presents results for both value-weighted and equally weighted portfolio returns. A combined long-short strategy yields an equally weighted monthly return of 0.32%, accompanied by a corresponding Fama-French alpha of 1.08%. The equally weighted return is approximately 1.79 times greater than that of the standalone profitability strategy and nearly equivalent to that of the standalone 52-week high-momentum strategy. This highlights the enhanced performance of the combined approach relative to the individual strategies, particularly in terms of risk-adjusted returns. In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to multifactor investment strategies. This study demonstrates that integrating two significant factors, profitability and momentum, enhances portfolio performance. The first study to investigate the synergistic effects of combining profitability and momentum, offers empirical evidence supporting the superior outcomes of such a strategy. However, this area remains underexplored, particularly in the context of the Indian market.
EVOLUCIÓN HISTÓRICA DE LAS ECUACIONES CUADRÁTICAS Y CÚBICAS
Authors: Cedeño Relles Nixon kelvin , Tamayo Batista, Mg Ing. Maydelin , Merchán Briones, Mg Lic. Soraya Gisela , Cedeño Relles, Mg Lic. Andrea Valeria
Published: February 2025

La evolución de las ecuaciones cuadráticas y cúbicas ha sido crucial en el desarrollo de las matemáticas. Desde soluciones geométricas antiguas hasta la notación algebraica moderna, estas ecuaciones han influido en diversas disciplinas, mostrando su relevancia tanto en la teoría matemática como en aplicaciones prácticas. Esta investigación analiza la evolución histórica de las ecuaciones cuadráticas y cúbicas mediante un enfoque descriptivo y holístico. Se exploraron los desarrollos clave desde la antigüedad hasta el periodo moderno. Se examinan las contribuciones de matemáticos destacados y las aplicaciones prácticas de estas ecuaciones en diversas disciplinas. El objetivo es demostrar cómo el conocimiento de la evolución histórica de estas ecuaciones puede enriquecer el aprendizaje y la comprensión de las matemáticas en estudiantes y profesionales. Se emplearon métodos investigativos como el histórico lógico y bibliográfico. Se concluyo que la evolución de las ecuaciones cuadráticas y cúbicas no solo refleja el progreso matemático, sino que también ha tenido un impacto significativo en el desarrollo de la ciencia, la tecnología y especialmente en la educación.
THE APOCALYPTIC SEMASIOLOGY OF ALEXANDER BASHLACHEV’S SHORT TEXT (“OATMEAL FOREHEADS” AND UNOFFICIAL POETIC FRAGMENTS)
Authors: MERKUSHOV STANISLAV F.
Published: February 2025

The article continues the study of Alexander Bashlachev’s short text from the point of view of semasiology2 (in terms of form) and apocalypticism (in terms of content). The article examines the multidirectional artistic communication of three texts: one that is included in the inclusive space of the poet’s archive (“Oatmeal foreheads” (1984)), and two that are not included (conditional names on the first lines - “Fear has shackled human faces...” (1977) and “I love you, Alice...” (1985)). These texts, with all their natural self-su ciency, to one degree or another, of course, form an isomorphic unity not only directly with a number of Bashlachev’s nodal poems / songs (“visiting cards”), but also turn into the realms of the real and the superreal, therefore the empirical emphasis is on the metaphysical principle of the creative act. A number of poetic and prose works by other authors - Alexander Pushkin, Svyatoslav Zaderiy, Lewis Carroll - also fall into the field of semasiological and intertextual correspondences. The analysis proposed so far is dotted, but still foreshortened, allows us to penetrate the author’s idea: observations bring us closest to the intentional resources of both Bashlachev’s legacy and, to some extent, the national rock heritage as a whole. In addition, this most obvious practical aspect of the proposed material motivates the possibility of continuing an authentic scientific conversation, but already in line with the search for promising mechanisms for reviewing texts of extraordinary volume, such as “Egor’s epic” or “Vanyusha”.
IMAGE LANGUAGE OF THE METAREALISM:FLAT ONTOLOGIES AND THE PHENOMENOLOGY OF OBJECTS
Authors: MASALOV ALEXEY E.
Published: February 2025

Classical ontologies, when included in the metaphysical tradition, always presuppose hierarchies (thing - idea, top - bottom, etc.). Flat ontologies treat all objects (physical and virtual) as objects of the same ontological order. Flat ontologies include actor-network theory, assemblage theory, object-oriented ontology and so on. In this article, the author presents the hypothesis that metarealism, as one of the currents in Russian-language poetry of the 1980s, invents a language similar to the contemporary philosophy of this ontological trend (B. Latour, G. Harman, I. Bogost, L.R. Bryant, etc.). The presented hypothesis is confirmed by a number of intersections between the description of metabola (the key metarealist trope) in V.I. Tyupa’s theoretical works and G. Harman’s description of relations between objects, as well as by I. Bogost’s direct reference to the nearness of metaphorism as an operation of object-oriented ontology and metarealistic poetry. The verification of the mentioned relationships becomes the analysis of metarealist’s poems, in which the author discovers the absence of vertical hierarchical relations between objects and between the multiplicity of depicted worlds. And the multidimensional subjectivity of metarealist poetry correlates not only with object-oriented ontology, but also with B. Latour’s actor-network theory, which articulates the equality of human and non-human actors. Hybrid objects in metarealistpoetry create multiple entanglements and a variety of temporal and spatial scales, in a sense developing G. Deleuze’s ideas about the virtual existence of objects as a constituent part of the material world.
UNDERSTANDING NORTHERN GHANA’S CONTEMPORARY CHIEFTAINCY CONFLICTS: ORIGINS, ACTORS AND DYNAMICS
Authors: Ibrahim M. G. , Ateng M. A. , Akanyani F. A.
Published: February 2025

Despite the countless efforts to address chieftaincy conflicts in Northern Ghana, these conflicts remain protracted, relapsed, and internecine. This paper, examined these kinds of conflicts by illustrating a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary conflicts in Northern Ghana. The research strategy for this study is qualitative research, while the study design is the multiple case study. Interviews and focus groups were used to gather data from 39 respondents who were chosen purposively. The findings from the thematic and cross-site analysis indicated that conflicts were predominantly characterized by a structural condition where both sides not only used history to support their perspectives, but also manipulated history in specific ways. The various iterations of historical accounts often offer a consistent justification for the refusal to accept practical compromises. Furthermore, although the skins were associated with chieftaincy, the underlying motivations and interests were primarily connected to obtaining and managing the land resource. The presence of contextual concerns leads to a syndrome of conflict that has a substantial impact on the conflict management strategies used to address various conflict situations. These qualities are crucial for establishing a tranquil environment as they provide a foundation for managing activities effectively. Keywords: Conflicts, Protracted, Relapsed, Contemporary, Mechanisms, Ghana
Editorial
Authors: Teye Prof. G. A.
Published: February 2025

The second issue of Volume 11 of the UDS International Journal of Development (UDSIJD) has been published. This issue has a total of 6 papers with majority (5) of the papers covering the Humanities and one, covering the Agricultural Sciences.
As an international journal, the team desires to continue to work hard to publish original and credible articles to maintain standards. As such, authors are urged to always use the author’s guidelines when writing and structuring their manuscripts to avoid delays.
We urge members of the university community, researchers and academics to submit manuscripts to the journal for consideration.
The editorial team wishes to thank the Management of the University, contributors, reviewers and all who have supported in diverse ways to make this a success.

The Editor-in-Chief
Prof. G. A. Teye
Viaţa este vis sau visul este viaţa? Problema identităţii lui Segismundo analizată prin motivul dublului
Authors: MITREA GABRIEL-MARIAN
Published: February 2025

O problemă pe care o interoghează barocul este relaţia dintre viaţă
şi vis. Mai precis, viaţa este o formă a visului. Viaţa în sine îşi are
rădăcinile în oniric. Cu timpul, motivul vieţii ca vis se dezvoltă în multiple dimensiuni ale literaturii, migrând, de pildă, în romantism.
Sarcina realizării unei istorii a tuturor textelor ce abordează, într-un
fel sau altul, raportul dintre viaţă şi vis ar fi una foarte dificilă, dacă
nu chiar imposibilă. Fiind un motiv de circulaţie universală, istoria lui
este extrem de complicată, cu influenţe ce ajung până la postmodernism. Articolul de faţă tratează relaţia complexă dintre viaţă şi vis
prin reversibilitate. Altfel spus, legătura lor trece prin inversarea raportului de forţe – nu viaţa ca vis, ci visul ca viaţă. Visul devine la fel
de „real”, ba chiar mai „real” decât realitatea vieţii. Pentru ilustrarea
ideii, un bun exemplu este textul dramatic al lui Calderón de la Barca,
Viaţa e vis.
Service Learning in Astronomy Outreach: Engaging Secondary School Students in Malaysia
Authors: Zainon Othman
Published: February 2025

Service learning has emerged as a promising pedagogical approach to engage secondary school students in astronomy outreach initiatives within the multicultural context of Malaysia. Grounded in the diverse cultural tapestry of Malaysia, this study examines the impact of service learning in promoting active citizenship and community involvement among secondary school students. Through collaborative projects, hands-on activities, and experiential learning opportunities, students embark on a journey of exploration and discovery, connecting classroom knowledge with real-world applications in astronomy. The outcome of this endeavor includes increased student participation, enhanced scientific literacy, and a deeper appreciation for cultural diversity within Malaysian society. A set of questionnaires were distributed to 120 participants who involved in the service-learning program. The result show that 95% of the respondents agreed that their got positive impact, new knowledge and enhance their innovation perception from the knowledge sharing and hands-on activities. In conclusion, by empowering students to take ownership of their learning and contribute meaningfully to their communities, service learning in astronomy outreach has the potential to inspire the next generation of scientists, leaders, and global citizens.