bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DNA and IQ: Big deal or much ado about nothing? – A Meta-analysis
Authors: Oxley Florence A R , Wilding Kirsty , von Stumm Sophie
Published: December 2023

Intelligence is polygenic, highly heritable, and predicts wide-ranging life outcomes. Here, we meta-analysed the predictive validity of polygenic scores for intelligence based on the largest available genome-wide association study (or GWAS; Savage et al., 2018) for tested, phenotypic intelligence to date. Across 32 estimates from 9 independent samples, which all came from WEIRD countries and were of European ancestry (Ntotal=452,864), our meta-analytic estimate for the association between polygenic and phenotypic intelligence was ρ=.245 (p<.001, 95% CI=.184 – .307), an effect of medium size. The meta-analytic estimate varied across samples, studies, and phenotypic measures of intelligence, and even after accounting for these moderators, polygenic score predictions remained significantly heterogenous. Our findings support claims that polygenic predictions of intelligence benefit and advance research but their utility in other contexts is yet to be demonstrated.
Perilous and Unaccountable: The Positive Relationship Between Dominance and Moral Hazard Behaviors
Authors: Brady Garrett Levy , Kakkar Hemant , Sivanathan Niro
Published: December 2023

Moral hazard involves a context where decision-makers engage in behaviors that prioritize self-interest while allowing the associated risk to be primarily borne by others. Such decision-making can lead to catastrophic consequences, as seen in the 2008 global financial crisis after hedge fund managers indiscriminately invested their clients’ money in subprime mortgages. This research examines which decision-makers are most likely to engage in moral hazard decision-making and the psychological mechanism driving this behavior. Drawing on the dual model of social influence, we posit that individuals associated with dominance, but not prestige, will engage in greater moral hazard behaviors. We further contend that these behaviors are driven by dominant decision-makers’ enhanced focus on end goals (outcomes) rather than the means (process) that they use to pursue such goals. We find support for our hypotheses across 13 studies (N Observations = 26,880; of which eight were pre-registered and six studies are reported in the Supplementary Information (SI)), using both correlational and experimental designs. Additionally, we vary the moral hazard context (e.g., a financial setting, a health and safety issue, etc.) and capture both behavioral intentions and actual behaviors, while also ruling out several alternative explanations. These findings demonstrate that dominant decision-makers engage in moral hazard behaviors because of their tendency to prioritize outcomes over processes.
The Missing Middle service gap: Obtaining a consensus definition of the ‘Missing Middle’ in youth mental health
Authors: Menssink Jana , Gao Caroline X. , Zbukvic Isabel , Prober Sophie , Kakkos Athina , Watson Alice , Cotton Sue M. , Filia Kate M.
Published: December 2023

Objective: As highlighted in Australia’s Productivity Commission inquiry into mental health, subgroups of individuals are failing to have their needs met, or are ‘falling through the cracks’ in the current system - a phenomenon increasingly referred to as the missing middle. A barrier to devising solutions is that the term missing middle is not clearly defined. Using the Delphi method, we aimed to define the term and explore acceptability. Method: Three expert groups were recruited: carers and young people with a lived experience of mental ill-health; clinicians and service providers; researchers, policymakers and commissioners of mental health services. Using a three-stage Delphi process, we elicited definitions, refined, and developed a consensus definition. Results: Ten subthemes describing the missing middle were identified, with four endorsed across all expert groups from the outset: service gap, inflexibility, inadequate service quality and duration, and social disadvantage. Additional subthemes were later endorsed. Feedback was sought on a consensus-driven definition that encompassed the original four endorsed subthemes. Findings supported a shift to a systemic focus- framing the missing middle as a care gap. Conclusions: A consensus definition was developed, repositioning the term to a systems lens, describing a missing middle service gap. The definition represents the missing middle as a term to describe a gap in care where existing mental health services are not meeting the needs of individuals in a meaningful way. Research was carried out in relation to youth mental health in Australia and the definition may need to be adapted for other contexts.
Rage against the machine: exploring violence and emotion in conspiracy narratives on Parler
Authors: Wischerath Darja , Piwek Lukasz , Roscoe Jonathan Francis , Davidson Brittany I
Published: December 2023

The mainstreaming of conspiracy narratives has been associated with a rise in violent offline harms, from harassment, vandalism of communications infrastructure, assault, and in its most extreme form, terrorist attacks. Group-level emotions of anger, contempt, and disgust have been proposed as a pathway to legitimizing violence. Here, we examine expressions of anger, contempt, and disgust as well as violence, threat, hate, planning, grievance, and paranoia within various conspiracy narratives on Parler. We found significant differences between conspiracy narratives for all measures and narratives associated with higher levels of offline violence showing greater levels of expression.
Joking about ourselves: Effects of disparaging humor on ingroup stereotyping
Authors: Argüello-Gutiérrez Catalina , Carretero-Dios Hugo , Willis Guillermo B. , Moya Miguel
Published: December 2023

In three studies, we examined whether ingroup disparaging humor leads to greater stereotyping of the ingroup. First, in Study 1, (N = 101) university students were exposed to (a) ingroup disparaging humor, (b) neutral humor, or (c) ingroup disparaging nonhumorous text. Participants exposed to disparaging humor reported more stereotypic evaluations than those in the neutral humor or disparaging text condition. Study 2 (N = 167) replicated these findings with humor conditions (disparaging vs. neutral) and showed that ingroup identification moderated the effects of the type of humor. Low identifiers exposed to ingroup disparaging humor (vs. those in the control condition) reported a greater frequency of stereotypic evaluations, whereas the manipulation did not affect high identifiers. Finally, Study 3 (N = 153) also manipulated the source of the jokes. As in Study 2, we found an interaction effect showing that high identifiers were not affected by the manipulation, whereas for low identifiers disparaging humor increased stereotyping and led to more negative emotions toward the ingroup. No significant effects were found for source of the jokes. We discuss findings in terms of how the traditional pattern of humor facilitating outgroup stereotyping also seems to apply to ingroup stereotyping.
Acceptability and feasibility of a theatre-based wellness programme to support people living with Long COVID: a single arm feasibility study.
Authors: Burton Alexandra , Bone Jessica Katherine , Lawrence-Lunniss Kate , Philip Keir
Published: December 2023

Objectives: To determine acceptability and feasibility of a theatre-based wellness programme to support the health and wellbeing of people with long COVID.Design: Single group, repeated measures feasibility study.Setting: Community centre and online.Participants: Adults with a diagnosis of long COVID experiencing breathlessness, mild to moderate pain, and/or loneliness. Intervention: A six-week participatory creative intervention delivered to two groups of participants, one online and one in-person. The groups were facilitated by movement, voice and drama consultants and designed to improve wellbeing, fatigue, pain, strength and balance through a series of breathing exercises, visualisation, group singing and sound imagery, storytelling, movement exercises and poetry. Primary outcome measures: Acceptability of the intervention and feasibility of recruitment procedures and data collection.Secondary outcome measures: Changes in mental health, wellbeing, quality of life, loneliness, social support, fatigue, breathlessness, and post-COVID-19 functional status.Results: 20 participants took part in the intervention, 19 completed baseline assessments and 16 completed study follow-up. Most participants found the programme acceptable and feasible and improvements were identified in all outcomes at 8-week follow-up, including decreases in generalised anxiety and depressive symptoms, loneliness, shortness of breath, respiratory dysfunction, chronic fatigue and increased mental wellbeing, social support, and self-rated health. Key programme features and mechanisms of action that led to improvements in health and wellbeing were identified in qualitative interviews. Barriers to engagement included: activities being outside of the participant’s comfort zone, ongoing and fluctuating long COVID symptoms, emotional consequences of sharing experiences with the group and connectivity and connecting with others online.Conclusions: A six-week theatre-based programme was perceived as acceptable to most participants and resulted in positive psychosocial impacts. The findings provide a rationale for supporting the ongoing development of this and related programmes and for scaling up research into arts programmes to support people living with long COVID.
Unerwartet erfolgreich! Ergebnisse des UneS-Projektes und Handlungsempfehlungen für chancengerechte, digitalisierungsbezogene Schulentwicklungsprozesse für Schulträger
Authors: Drossel Kerstin , Bette Ricarda , Oldak Anna , Eickelmann Birgit
Published: December 2023

Schulische digitalisierungsbezogene Bildungsprozesse entfalten in Deutschland bisher nicht in erforderliche Weise ihre Wirksamkeit. Dies betrifft vor allem die Förderung digitaler Kompetenzen von Kindern und Jugendlichen aus sozial benachteiligten Lagen. Im Projekt ‚Unerwartbar werden vertiefend in Deutschland Prozesse und Kontexte in Schulen untersucht, denen es gelungen ist, die digitale Spaltung zu überwinden und die digitalen Kompetenzen ihrer Schüler:innen besonders gut zu fördern. Übergeordnetes Ziel des Projektes ist es zu untersuchen, wie chancengerechte digitalisierungsbezogene Bildungsprozesse gestaltet und unterstützt werden (können). Um die Ergebnisse des UneS-Projektes für Schulträger nutzbar zu machen, werden diese in der vorliegenden Handreichung im Hinblick auf eine chancengerechte digitalisierungsbezogene Schulentwicklung aufbereitet.
Effect of masonry wall on Strength and Ductility in common RC frame low storey buildings
Authors: Anup Poudel  , Rajan Suwal
Published: December 2023

The Nepal National Building code (NBC) was promulgated in 2003 and is divided into four different parts in order to cover buildings constructed in Nepal. NBC 105 has undergone a major update in 2020 with its repercussions on existing prevalent buildings. So, in this paper effort has been made to understand municipal drawings submitted to municipalities constructed with current prevalent building construction practice with column size of 300mm x 300mm, 300mm x 230mm and 230mm x 230mm. Moreover, effects of masonry infill are considered with a separate model considering an equivalent strut as per IS 1893:2016. Ten sample buildings were selected after a rigorous sampling process of over 5000 municipal drawings to represent typical buildings. Non-linear static pushover analysis was conducted on those ten buildings and twenty models. There has been an increase in the over-strength factor of the buildings while there was reduction in ductility factor of the buildings. Equations are proposed based on non-linear regression analysis to determine the changes in over-strength and ductility factor of the buildings.
University Teachers and Quality of Work-Life: A Study of Workplace Issue in Pokhara Metropolis
Authors: Lamichhane Baburam
Published: December 2023

The aim of the present study is to investigate the position and impact of four dimensions of academic sectors: work autonomy, cooperation and relations, adequate and fair benefit, and work atmosphere on the quality of work-life (QWL) of university teachers. To address this objective, the study is descriptive and explanatory. The information was composed of permanent faculty members employed on nominated campuses by applying a stratified sampling technique. A Google Form-structured questionnaire was applied to collect the data. To collect the data, 301 questionnaires were disseminated, and among them, 220 responses were found to be valid and applicable to the study. Empirical analysis was done using SPSS, and descriptive statistics were conducted by applying the mean and standard deviation. Impact of four dimensions of QWL was examined by employing multiple regression analysis. The findings of the study showed that the work environment, relations and cooperation, and fair and adequate compensation aspects of QWL amongst faculties positively and significantly impacted on the QWL; however, the autonomy of the work had an insignificant effect on the QWL. This study is expected to assist as valued input for the academies in recognizing the vital issues of place of work, advance schemes to discourse, and increase the value of employed situations.
Evaluation of Antioxidant Capacity of Methanol Extracts of Leaf and Stem Bark of Tinospora Cordifolia
Authors: Khanal Lekha Nath
Published: December 2023

Conventionally used herbs are the major sources of biologically active phytoconstituents that are extensively used for the management of several health complications particularly in developing countries. Tinospora cordifolia, locally known as Gurjo, is one of the most widely utilized medicinal plants in Nepal. This study was carried out on quantifying the total phenolic and flavonoid contents, and evaluating antioxidant potential of the methanolic extracts of stem barks and leaf of a wild plant collected from Rupa Village of Kaski District of Nepal. The Folin-Ciocalteu reagent (FCR) method showed a total phenolic content of 50.84 ± 0.38 and 41.39 ± 0.44 mg GAE/g in the extracts of stem barks and leaves respectively. The AlCl3-based colorimetric method showed the total flavonoid contents of 27.44 ± 0.68 mg QE/g in stem barks and 18.44 ± 0.25 mg QE/g in the leaves extract. Besides, the antioxidant activity was evaluated by 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method. The stem bark exhibited higher antioxidant activity (IC50 = 36.50 ± 0.79 µg/mL) than that of the leaf extract (IC50 = 50.77 ± 1.29 µg/mL), as compared to the standard ascorbic acid (IC50 = 10.82 ± 0.04 µg/mL). These findings validate the traditional practice of using the plant, underscore the existence of a diverse range of bioactive compounds, and highlight the necessity for further investigations into its potential health benefits.
Fractal analysis and radiomorphometric indices: comparison of mandibular bone structure changes on digital panoramic radiographs of smokers
Authors: ÇELİK Berrin , ARSLAN Zeynep Betül
Published: December 2023

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess how smoking affected the mandibular bone structure using a variety of radiomorphometric indices and fractal dimension (FD) analysis.

Materials and methods: 56 patients (28 smokers and 28 non-smokers) were included in this retrospective study. In the trabecular bone of the mandible, eight areas of interest of 45x45 pixels were chosen, and fractal dimension analysis was carried out. All digital panoramic radiographs were used to measure the mandibular index and mandibular cortical width. All values were compared between groups. Utilizing the Shapiro-Wilk and Mann-Whitney U tests, collected data were evaluated.

Results: There was a statistically significant difference between the groups in ROI4 and ROI8, but not in the mean FD values of ROI1, ROI2, ROI3, ROI5, ROI6 and ROI7 in the mandibular trabecular bone. No statistically significant differences between groups were seen for PMI and MCW measures (p > .05). The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) values for the FD, PMI and MCW measurements were excellent.

Conclusion: The trabecular bone structures of the anterior of the mental foramen and the condyle were different in smokers. There was no difference in cortical bone structures.
Student-Created Dublin Core Metadata Representing Arabic Language eBooks: Comparison of Individual and Group Work Outcomes
Authors: Aljalahmah Saleh , Zavalina Oksana L.
Published: December 2023

In the Arabian Gulf countries, including but not limited to Kuwait, digital library metadata education is currently in its early stages. Empirical data assessing student learning outcomes of metadata instruction would allow for data-driven curriculum development as the courses and academic programs that are intended to provide such education evolve in the region. The study presented in this article provides these much-needed data from an undergraduate library and information science program in Kuwait. In this project, we examined the metadata records created to represent Arabic-language eBooks as part of individual and group assignments. A total of 187 student-created Dublin Core metadata records were collected from multiple sections of the metadata course (including female-only and male-only sections) over four semesters in 2021 and 2022. The dataset included 177 individually created records, and 10 records created by student teams. Accuracy and completeness of these metadata records were evaluated and compared across sections and between individual and team projects. The study's findings are presented and discussed in the context of metadata teaching practices in this Kuwaiti undergraduate program, and specifically with regard to activities and assessments intended to develop the Dublin Core record-creation skills. The study results demonstrate that students overall experience the most problems with representing copyright and intellectual rights and source information, describing what times and locations the information resource is about, and representing those who made non-major contributions to the information resource. Substantial differences were also observed in the patterns of metadata accuracy and completeness between individual work and teamwork, and between the metadata created by students in female-only and male-only course sections. Ideas for future research projects that would collectively allow forming a robust understanding of current metadata education and its outcomes in the Arabian Gulf region, as well as suggested curriculum enhancements, are discussed.
Activation of the Customs Industry in Modern Economic Conditions
Authors: Kruglov Vladimir Nikolaevich , Tiutin Dmitrii Vasilevich
Published: December 2023

The current socio-economic situation in the international space poses many challenges and threats to the Russian Federation that need timely and adequate responses. The rehabilitation by a number of unfriendly states of the post-industrial development model forces them to look for (and find) new ways and algorithms of development, reorienting the logistics directions of foreign economic activity from the West to the East Asian vectors of development. In connection with such a restructuring of the foreign economic model of integration relations management, there are many new tools, models and algorithms of activity that have not yet been taken into account in the scientific domestic and foreign literature and therefore require special attention and study in terms of increment of scientific knowledge, which redefines the relevance of this chapter. The Federal Customs Service (FCS), within the framework of the ongoing processes, is a kind of “filter” or “barrier” to unfair competition and illegal economic actions in relation to the Russian Federation. Therefore, it is from the positions and possibilities of its development prospects that the possible positive dynamics of the process of further foreign economic activity is considered. The study was conducted from the stand-point of systemic, complex, situational and process approaches. The materials of monographic studies, statistical reporting data and documents of software and target support served as an information layer. As practical recommendations, reference points for the growth of the effectiveness of the system of foreign economic activity are outlined.
Hepatectomia parcial devido carcinoma hepatocelular trabecular: Relato de caso
Authors: Fernandes Wallace da Silva , Fernandes Jessica Batista , Barros Beatriz Aparecida Correia de , Rosa Bruna Zoz , Zambonini Nathalia Melissa Hitos , Iashima Camila Mika
Published: December 2023

In small animal oncological routine, liver neoplasms are of low frequency, being separated into metastatic, malignant and benign. Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common among cases of primary liver cancer, and its treatment can be carried out in different ways (conservative or surgical), with resection through hepatectomy being the recommended treatment that offers best results. This work aims to report a case of HCC in an 11-year-old dog who underwent surgical intervention of partial hepatectomy of two lobes, and had satisfactory results from the treatment.
Controle da pressão arterial sistólica em cesariana canina: Relato de caso
Authors: Coutinho Isabella Macedo , Santos Thays Garreto Rodrigues dos
Published: December 2023

The selection of anesthetic protocol and medications administered in pregnant patients should primarily prioritize the safety of both the mother and the fetuses, as performing selective anesthesia in the dog without compromising fetal well-being is not feasible. This study aimed to report the anesthetic management and restoration of systemic blood pressure in a canine patient facing hypotension during a cesarean section. Reduced doses of drugs were employed to elevate maternal blood pressure and minimize fetal depression resulting from the passage of these medications through the transplacental barrier.
Infusão contínua de remifentanil em paciente cardiopata para correção de hérnia perianal
Authors: Monteiro Amanda Eduarda de Souza , Silva Michele Bahia do Vale
Published: December 2023

Remifentanil is a very short-acting µ-opioid analgesic. In human medicine, remifentanil has been widely used for sedation and anesthesia in patients with critical cardiac conditions. In dogs, previous studies have shown that remifentanil significantly reduces cardiac index accompanied by bradycardia in dogs anesthetized with inhalational anesthetics. Thus, we have an improvement in anesthetic recovery and cardiovascular stability when administered in continuous infusion. This report aims to show the effects of continuous infusion of remifentanil in a heart disease patient seen at a private veterinary clinic undergoing surgery to correct a perineal hernia. During the procedure, the animal showed little response to the pain stimulus during anesthesia, but presented bradycardia and hypotension, which were responsive to atropine and noradrenaline, maintaining the animal at adequate pressure and heart rate throughout the procedure. It is concluded that the use of remifentanil in low doses in heart disease patients works as an adjuvant in pain control, providing the patient with a quick recovery after the procedure.
Analgesia visceral com infusão contínua de maropitant em cadelas submetidas a ovariosalpingohisterectomia
Authors: Yoshioka Patrícia Da Silva , Monteiro Jordana Casemiro Pinto
Published: December 2023

Maropitant is used in dogs and cats as an antiemetic, with its antagonistic action being on NK-1 receptors, and its closest ligand being the neuropeptide known as substance P, which plays a primary role in the transmission and maintenance of nociceptive information. Thus, inhibiting the release of this substance is considered a conduit to effective analgesia. The objective of this work was to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of maropitant in two bitches undergoing ovarian salpingohysterectomy
BIOTECHNOLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY IN THE RESEARCH OF UKRAINIAN LINGUISTS
Authors: Syrotina O
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this review article is to systematize the results of scientific research by Ukrainian linguists devoted to the study of English biotechnological terminology. Biotechnology, as an important field of scientific research and technological development, is developing extremely fast, which requires constant updating and expansion of lexical and terminological bases. Ukrainian linguists analyze the origin and structure of biotechnological terms, classification and evolution of terminology in this field. Aspects of neologization and innovation in the terminology of biotechnology are also considered. The article notes the achieved results of Ukrainian linguists in the study of the origin, semantic and morphological analyzes of terms. It is emphasized that Ukrainian researchers are actively working on the systematization and classification of terminology, as well as researching the specifics of the formation and structure of biotechnological terms. The author identifies problems that require further research. First, the biotech industry continues to grow and evolve, resulting in new terms and concepts. This dynamic requires constant updating and expansion of terminological bases. Some aspects of the semantic nuances of the terms may also require further clarification and analysis. Secondly, an important task is to study the translation of biotechnological terminology and its adaptation to the Ukrainian language. Translation of terms and expressions sometimes requires the creation of new analogues that would reflect the essence of biotechnological processes and concepts. This can be a difficult task due to the specifics of the industry and the ambiguity of some terms. In general, the study of biotechnological terminology is an important element in the development of scientific research and education in Ukraine. The integration of Ukrainian science and education into the global scientific space requires the understanding and use of current terminology, which promotes effective communication and knowledge exchange in this important field. It was emphasized that the further development of biotechnology and the study of its terminology is an important task for scientific research and education in Ukraine, which contributes to the integration of Ukrainian science and education into the global scientific space.
Wątki angelologiczne w egzegezie patrystycznej 1Kor 11,10
Authors: Paczkowski Mieczysław
Published: December 2023

Stosunkowo najwięcej uwagi 1 Kor 11,10 poświęcili ci z pisarzy wczesnego Kościoła, którzy szerzej zajmowali się „kwestią kobiecą”. Zagadnienie nakrywania głów welonem przez kobiety była analizowana w kontekście społecznym, kulturowym i religijnym starożytności. Tekst św. Pawła zachęcał chrześcijan, by szukać argumentów stricte religijnych, celem uzasadnienia praktyki noszenia zasłony przez kobiety. Dyspozycje praktyczne wprowadzono więc w sferę rozważań teologicznych. Pisma starożytnych autorów potwierdzają tę wizję, chociaż wielu z nich wybrało wizję nacechowaną wątkami angelologicznymi. Nie brakowało jednak innych kontekstów interpretacyjnych. Już Ojcowie przednicejscy pozwalają na odkrycie powiązań hermeneutycznych tekstu pawłowego z Rdz 6,1-4. Zakres określania „aniołów”, o których wspomina perykopa pawłowa, był dosyć szeroki. Identyfikowano ich nie tylko z bytami niebiańskimi, ale także z upadłymi aniołami, osobami celebrującymi liturgię i jej uczestnikami. Mogli to być również postronni obserwatorzy. W późniejszym okresie problematyka była już inna, na co wpłynęło okrzepnięcie doktryny Kościoła oraz racje społeczne, zwyczajowe i liturgiczne. Nałożenie welonu (velatio) stało się synonimem poświęcenia się Bogu przez dziewice.
Działalność Komisji Badań nad Antykiem Chrześcijańskim TN KUL w roku akademickim 2022/2023
Authors: Wilk Piotr
Published: December 2023

Sprawozdanie zawiera opis działalności Komisji Badań nad Antykiem Chrześcijańskim TN KUL w roku akademickim 2022/2023. Wymieniono prelegentów poszczególnych posiedzeń oraz streszczono ich tematykę poszczególnych spotkań.
Effect of temperature on the physiological characteristics of Awassi and crossbred sheep
Authors: Saeed Osama Anwer , Abdulghafoor Rawaa Turk , Al-Salmany Sawsan Sabir , Ali Faris Mahmoud , Samsudin Anjas Asmara , Mahmood Elham Khalifa
Published: December 2023

This research was carried out to analyze the hematological, biochemical and physiological characteristics correlated with climate temperature in Awassi and crossbred sheep. Two hundred fifty adult Awassi and crossbred sheep (Arabi x Hamadani) were used. Three times weekly, ten times for each breed, vital signs, including heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), rectal temperature (RT), and skin temperature (ST), were recorded. The heat tolerance indices (HT) and the heat tolerance coefficient (HTC) were evaluated. SAS was used to conduct the analyses, which included variance and correlation analyses. Awassi had a significantly higher (P < 0.01) RR than crossbred in the summer under low stress conditions. Awassi HR was significantly lower than that of crossbred sheep, which recorded the highest value in summer. There were no significant differences in RT, HT and HTC between Awassi and crossbred sheep. MCH, MCV, and RDW increased substantially in Awassi sheep exposed to colder winter temperatures. In summer, Awassi's liver enzyme and triglyceride levels significantly decreased, while albumin levels increased. Both HT and HTC had negative correlations with RR. Therefore, it can be concluded that the Awassi breed is equally adapted to the region's hot and arid climate.
Performance, body measurement, physiological adaptability and metabolic status of Garut sheep raised in a pen-intensive system in Indonesia
Authors: Mayasari Novi , Maulana Yasin Perdana , Mustafiddin Judin Fauzan , Ramdani Diky , Yunasaf Unang , Indrijani Heni
Published: December 2023

Small ruminant production systems that utilize pen-intensive systems have become more popular in Indonesia during the past few decades. It is well recognized that allowing sheep freedom to move freely outside can significantly improve their health and welfare. This study used a T test experimental design with ten replicates to compare the performance, body measurements, physiological adaptability, and metabolic status of Garut sheep raised in pen-intensive management with two different treatments (outdoor pen access vs. full indoor pen). A twenty-one-year-old sheep with an average body weight of 19.57±2.50 kg was employed in this experiment. The findings showed that neither treatment's dry matter intake (grams per head per day) nor average daily gain (grams per head per day) differed (P>0.05), but the ewes exposed to outdoor pen access had significantly longer bodies (P≤0.05) than those in the full indoor pen. The physiological health of the ewes having access to the outdoor enclosure was similarly improved (P≤0.05), especially in the morning and afternoon. Apart from plasma glucose levels, the metabolic status of the ewes in both treatment groups was similar, with the exception that the ewes with access to an outdoor enclosure had lower blood glucose (P≤0.05). Furthermore, the adaptability coefficient value was lower (P≤0.05) in compared with those without access to outdoor pen, with no different (P>0.05) in Heat Tolerance Coefficient value. In conclusion, a pen-intensive system with an outside enclosure not only increases the performance of garut ewes but also improves their physiological adaptability. This approach can be highly promoted to improve sheep farming management in Indonesia.
Evaluation of the composition of colostrum and milk from various animal species in the desert climate of Egypt
Authors: Hamed Ahmed M. , Tsakali Efstathia , Abdeen El-Sayed M. , Van Impe Jan F. M. , Ismail Hesham A.
Published: December 2023

Heat stress is a major challenge for dairy farmers, as it can have a significant impact on milk production. The purpose of this research was to investigate the differences in the compositions of colostrum and mature milk from various animal species (Aberdeen Angus cows (AC), Baladi cows (BC), and Baladi goats (BG)) under a desert climate in the New Valley Governorate, southwest Egypt. The physicochemical properties, protein fractionations, fatty acid composition, and vitamin A and cho-lesterol contents of AC, BC, and BG were evaluated. The studied species had higher total solids, fat, protein, ash, minerals, whey proteins, and vitamin A (IU/g) in colostrum than in mature milk. The colostrum and milk of BG had the highest vitamin A and cholesterol content in comparison with those of AC and BC. The content of κ-casein in milk decreased, while the content of αs-casein increased. Additionally, the band for αs2-CN was stronger than that for αs1-CN in milk from different species. In comparison to BC and BG milk, the αs1-CN band in BG milk was weaker. However, the bandwidth of β-CN was smaller in milk and stronger in all colostrum bands. In cow milk, the amount of β-casein was lower than that in goat milk. Colostrum from different species had higher concentrations of β-LG and α-LA than milk. The levels of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), branched-chain fatty acids (BCFA), long-chain fatty acids (LCFA), and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) were lower in colostrum than in mature milk, while the amount of monoun-saturated fatty acids (MUFA) was higher.
Exploring factors and contextual applications of the Push-Pull Mooring (PPM) framework in switching intention: A systematic literature review
Authors: Krishnan Geetha , Raghuram J. Naga Venkata
Published: December 2023

Abstract The paper aims to undertake a comprehensive systematic literature review to address research questions 1. What are the factors that come into play when Push Pull Mooring (PPM) framework is applied in switching intention over time? 2. How PPM on switching intention is applied in different contexts. The systematic review was conducted for all published literature in the English language from the SCOPUS database from 2012 to 2022. A pool of  551 articles was reduced to 46 articles, which is used for systematic review and the inclusion criteria was (i) Empirical research including keynote of Switching intention & PPM theory (ii) English Language, (iii) Genuine data aggregation using quantitative and qualitative method. After examining the collected data, the predominantly used variables were explored: Dissatisfaction in the push effect, switching Cost in the mooring effect, and alternative attractiveness in the pull effect. The theory of Planned behavior and technology Acceptance model is widely applied in the studies. This systematic review presents an overview of the PPM framework, including its future prospects and its relationship to switching intention. Within this field of study, there exist opportunities and areas that have yet to be explored. The outcomes of this systematic review will serve as a point of reference for future investigations concerning the connection between PPM and switching intention.
Going beyond job duties burdening employees: A systematic review
Authors: Khaliq Abida Abdul , Farooqi Umer , Shehzadi Sidra , Afzal Hafiz Anees
Published: December 2023

Employees perform various tasks that are not rewarded by organizations. However, going beyond job duties may also result in negative outcomes for employees and organizations. Considering this, the present study is an attempt to examine the literature on citizenship pressure. To conduct the research study, a qualitative approach was adopted. The PRISMA approach was used to systematically report the literature review. The results indicated that studies on the dark side of organizational citizenship behavior with the term ‘Citizenship Pressure’ are growing. The majority of the literature on citizenship pressure is widely dominated by the Western context. The present study summarizes the research progress on citizenship pressure and provides an overview of the most commonly adopted predictors and outcomes of citizenship pressure. Hence, this may lead to future research. Studies on citizenship pressure are dominated by quantitative techniques. Nevertheless, this is the only study that examined the ongoing research trends on citizenship pressure using PRISMA. This study will provide guidelines for future studies.
Is spirituality at work a pragmatic way to cope with stress and prevent turnover? A bibliometric analysis and conceptual framework
Authors: Raamkhumar M. H. , Swamy T. N. V. R. L.
Published: December 2023

The modern workplace fumbles to perform progressively as there is a surge in work stress (WS) and turnover intention (TI) among employees. Unlike many prevailing stress coping techniques like therapies, employee wellness programmes, meditation, etcetera, workplace spirituality (WPS) could be a pragmatic strategy. Firms can indoctrinate WPS in the workplace to deal with work stress and prevent burnout, exhaustion, and turnover. The motto of the study is to provide collective evidence from the existing literature on the dimensions of WPS and find how it can be indoctrinated into management practices to cope with work stress and employee turnover. The authors established a conceptual relationship, probing how workplace spirituality dimensions could be aligned with work stress and turnover intention. Bibliometrics divulge that many countries are presently working on WPS and its significance for organisational performance.
Analysis of intellectual development behind organizational change management (2012-2022): A bibliometric study
Authors: Raamkhumar M. H. , Swamy T. N. V. R. L.
Published: December 2023

Change is a menace or delight, it depends on how well it is managed. Change management in organization is neither new nor common. The aim of this study is to identify impactful articles assessing organisational change management (OCM) and to analyse the evolution of the intellectual structure that updates the existing knowledge set on the same. A scientific dataset that comprises bibliographic details of OCM Scopus publications from 2012 to 2022 has been downloaded to run a bibliometric test. Performance analysis and science mapping revealed influential constituents, the thematic evolution, and trending areas in and around organisational change management (OCM). The intellectual development of a topic can be done every 10 years to make the readers understand the topic’s future trend and recent method. Likewise, this study for the decade 2012–2022 enables researchers to understand the trends and methods of OCM. The conclusions drawn from the analysis can be considered current knowledge on OCM or recent trends in OCM. Knowledge stock analyses of OCM were done until 2011. This study is a continuation that adds value to the previous study and is considered to be the first attempt for the period 2012–2022.
Public and cultural diplomacy practices: Empirical study of foreign Consulate Generals in Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Intentilia Anak Agung Mia , Putri Luh Putu Yeyen Karista
Published: December 2023

Public and cultural diplomacy are essential aspects of international relations, playing a pivotal role in shaping perceptions, building bridges between nations, and fostering mutual understanding. These practices involve the strategic communication and promotion of a country's culture, values, and policies on the global stage, with the primary objective of enhancing bilateral and multilateral relationships. Accordingly, the overarching goal of this interdisciplinary research is to analyze the practice of public and cultural diplomacy of five foreign Consulate Generals (CGs) in Bali, namely, the CG of Australia, Japan, India, the People’s Republic of China, and the Republic of Korea. This research combines the interdisciplinary concepts derived from empirical International Relations and legal studies. The first part of this study analyzes the legal basis, if any, for CGs in performing public and cultural diplomacy. To connect both disciplines, a qualitative empirical approach is used in this research as the methodology. The implementation of public and cultural diplomacy is assessed by using literature studies from International Relations journals, official websites, online news media, and official social media accounts. The results of this research proved that (i) all foreign CGs analyzed in this paper have conducted their public and cultural diplomacy practices in Bali; (ii) the practice of public diplomacy practices has covered news management, strategic communication, and relationship building aspects by utilizing digital technology such as official websites and social media accounts; and (iii) the cultural element has been highlighted by all CGs to build relations with Balinese people.
Exploring the research landscape of socially responsible investment through bibliometrics
Authors: Narayanan Sangeetha , Pradhan Subhendu Kumar
Published: December 2023

The ethics of investing are more important than ever in light of the pressing issues of global warming, social inequality, human rights violations, and the need to achieve sustainable development objectives. Investors are increasingly aware of their pivotal position in promoting ethical practices and actively seek investment opportunities that align with these objectives. Socially responsible investment (SRI) arises as a means of investing in companies that prioritize ethical practices, support sustainable development, and generate positive financial returns. We conduct a bibliometric analysis of the research landscape in the field of SRI and sustainable investing, investigating bibliographic coupling to identify the dominant themes and areas of interest. Our analysis reveals the existence of five major themes that define research in this field: i) sustainability and SRI, ii) sustainability and financial markets, iii) sustainable investing and corporate responsibility, iv) green finance and supply chain management, and v) CSR and financial performance in sustainable finance. These themes provide a comprehensive overview of the most important research topics and areas of interest within the field of SRI and sustainable investing. We intend to investigate the interrelationships between these themes, identify emergent research areas, and examine the impact of the findings on sustainable investment strategies. To further understand the concepts and their relevance to SRI, we prefer to perform a qualitative investigation of the identified issues. This study provides a comprehensive examination of the SRI and sustainable investing research landscape by employing bibliometric analysis. This study's findings will contribute to the scholarly understanding of sustainable investing and provide investors, policymakers, and financial institutions with valuable insights for making informed decisions and promoting sustainable and ethical investment practices.
Heart Failure prediction on diversified datasets to improve generalizability using 2-Level Stacking
Authors: Dubey Madhuri , Jitendra Tembhurne  , Richa Makhijani
Published: December 2023

Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, and early detection is crucial for improving patient outcomes. Machine learning classifiers have shown promise in predicting heart disease using patient-specific factors such as demographic information, medical history, and lifestyle habits. In this paper, we aimed to evaluate the performance of machine learning classifiers in predicting heart disease using a combination of 5 different datasets such as Cleveland, Hungarian, Switzerland, Long Beach VA, and StatLog (Heart) Datasets available on IEEE data port. The two significant challenges are addressed in this work: 1) predicting heart failure using machine-learning models without eliminating any clinical features, which increases the risk of overfitting and can result in poor performance metrics, and 2) we propose a model that will provide remarkable accuracy regardless of the type of data, to offer model generalizability. Machine-learning algorithms such as logistic regression, decision trees, random forests, support vector machine, extreme gradient boosting, extra-tree, and K-nearest neighbor are applied for heart disease prediction. In addition, ensemble approaches such as majority voting, boosting, bagging, and stacking are employed. The performance of the classifiers is evaluated using performance metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score. The results showed that the ensemble approach of stacking outperformed individual models, with an accuracy of 93.67%.
Study the Impact of Silica Nanoparticles on the Properties of Several Dyes for the Fabrication of a Random Laser Gain Medium
Authors: Noor Y. Khudair*  , Mohammed K. Dhahir
Published: December 2023

Random laser gain media is synthesized with different types of dye at the same concentration (1×10-3 M) as an active material and silicon dioxide NPs (silica SiO2) as scatter centers through the Sol-Gel technique. The prepared samples are tested with UV–Vis spectroscopy, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and Energy Dispersive X-ray Diffraction (EDX). The end result demonstrates that doped dyes with silica nanoparticles at a concentration of 0.0016 mol/ml have lower absorbance and higher fluorescence spectra than pure dyes. FESEM scans revealed that the morphology of nanocrystalline silica is clusters of nano-sized spherical particles in the range (25-67) nm. It is concluded that the various dyes with SiO2 as a scattering center can be proposed to build laser media.
Numerical Simulation of Metasurface Grating to Function as Polarization Modulator in Quantum Key Distribution Systems
Authors: Ali Qader Baki*  , Shelan Khasro Tawfeeq
Published: December 2023

Polarization modulation plays an important role in polarization encoding in quantum key distribution. By using polarization modulation, quantum key distribution systems become more compact and more vulnerable as one laser source is used instead of using multiple laser sources that may cause side-channel attacks. Metasurfaces with their exceptional optical properties have led to the development of versatile ultrathin optical devices. They are made up of planar arrays of resonant or nearly resonant subwavelength pieces and provide complete control over reflected and transmitted electromagnetic waves opening several possibilities for the development of innovative optical components. In this work, the Si nanowire metasurface grating polarizer is designed by COMSOL Multiphysics Software to operate in the visible region and transmit the transverse magnetic polarization of light. The same structure can be rotated by different angles, i.e., 90o, 45o, and -45o to mimic the function of polarization modulation in quantum key distribution systems. The designed structure has an extinction ratio of ~ 60000 and a wide angular tolerance range of (-20o - 20o).
D-shape Optical Fiber Development and Enhancement as a Refractive Indices Sensor Using Surface Plasmon Resonance
Authors: Hiba Kh. Abbas*  , Zainab F. Mahdi
Published: December 2023

This article showcases the development and utilization of a side-polished fiber optic sensor that can identify altered refractive index levels within a glucose solution through the investigation of the surface Plasmon resonance (SPR) effect. The aim was to enhance efficiency by means of the placement of a 50 nm-thick layer of gold at the D-shape fiber sensing area. The detector was fabricated by utilizing a silica optical fiber (SOF), which underwent a cladding stripping process that resulted in three distinct lengths, followed by a polishing method to remove a portion of the fiber diameter and produce a cross-sectional D-shape. During experimentation with glucose solution, the side-polished fiber optic sensor revealed an adept detection sensitivity of 0.2015 au. /RIU. In order to improve sensitivity, a recent sensor was subjected to a coating process utilizing a thin film layer of gold (Au) measuring a thickness of 50 nm. The sensor was subsequently subjected to a series of tests utilizing the same glucose solutions as in previous experiments. A notable enhancement in sensitivity was observed when utilizing gold as the sensing material, with an equivalent maximum sensitivity of 3.101 au. /RIU.