bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
El fin de una era: la disputa de la gubernatura en el Estado de México en 2023
Authors: Navarrete Juan Pablo
Published: February 2025

El propósito de esta investigación es revisar de manera panorámica las implicaciones de las elecciones de gobernador en el estado de México en el 2023. Las preguntas que guían el trabajo son: ¿Pudo el Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI) mantenerse en la gubernatura en el estado de México? ¿Qué tan competitivo fue Morena en la elección de gobernador? ¿Cuáles fueron las condiciones de la primera alternancia en la elección de gobernador mexiquense? Para responder dichas preguntas el texto se articula en varios apartados: I. Las categorías de análisis; II. Las elecciones de gobernador en contexto: 2005, 2011, 2017 y 2023. III. El contexto político-electoral; IV. La campaña electoral y V. Los resultados y la recomposición del poder. Utilizamos la herramienta de la comparación para examinar el pasado reciente y la coyuntura actual. Se consultan las fuentes de datos oficiales del Instituto Electoral del Estado de México (IEEM) y para ofrecer un panorama general se recurre a fuentes periodísticas de coyuntura en línea.
Exploring Trends in Greenwashing- A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: - Suruchi Saini , - Dr. Nisha
Published: February 2025

This paper conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis focusing on greenwashing, the deceptive practice of conveying misleading environmental claims. We meticulously extracted data from Scopus, examining scholarly works published between 2010 and 2023. Employing specific search criteria, including English-language articles of various types, we aimed to capture a holistic view of the scholarly landscape surrounding this critical environmental issue. Our investigation utilized a Title-Abstract-Keyword search strategy, targeting publications with keywords such as "Greenwashing," "Green Advertising," "Greenwashing Impact," and "Greenwashing Perception." Through this approach, we sought to identify trends in publication output, citation patterns, author affiliations, keyword analysis, and thematic clusters. Our findings shed light on the evolution of research on greenwashing, highlighting its interdisciplinary nature and revealing emerging areas of inquiry. Notably, we observed a gradual increase in publication output over the years, indicating a growing interest in this subject among researchers. Citation patterns uncovered influential works and authors in the field, while keyword analysis identified key themes and concepts driving research on greenwashing. This paper contributes significantly to scholarly discourse by consolidating existing knowledge, identifying research gaps, and providing valuable insights for future investigations aimed at addressing deceptive environmental practices within corporate environments. By synthesizing the available literature and offering directions for further inquiry, we aim to advance understanding and ultimately combat greenwashing for the betterment of society and the environment.
Bridging the Gap: A Comparative Analysis of Menstrual Hygiene Practices and Health Promotion Behaviours Among Urban and Rural Working Women
Authors: - Jebamalar Rajan , - Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran , - Gomathy Priya Venkatachalam , - Vanitha Narayanasamy Naidu , - Tamilselvi Palani
Published: February 2025

Background:
Menstrual hygiene practices and health promotion behaviours significantly impact women’s health, particularly among working women balancing personal and professional lives. Differences in access to sanitary products, clean facilities, and education contribute to disparities between urban and rural populations. This study aims to assess and compare these practices and behaviours to identify factors influencing them and provide recommendations for targeted interventions.
Objectives:
To evaluate and compare menstrual hygiene practices and health promotion behaviours among urban and rural working women and identify key influencing factors.
Materials and Methods:
The study used a non-experimental correlational design with 100 participants selected through purposive sampling. Tools included a socio-demographic data form, a menstrual hygiene practices questionnaire, and a health promotion behaviour profile. Data were analysed for patterns and correlations.
Results:
Among rural working women, 50% exhibited poor to moderate menstrual hygiene practices, with none achieving high scores, while 16.7% of urban women had poor scores, and 83.3% scored moderately. Health promotion behaviours were low for all rural women, while urban women were evenly split between low and moderate levels. Significant factors included socioeconomic status and physical activity for urban women, and age, socioeconomic status, and physical activity for rural women. A strong positive correlation was observed between menstrual hygiene practices and health-promoting behaviours.
Conclusion:
The study highlights disparities in menstrual hygiene practices and health promotion behaviours between urban and rural working women, driven by differences in access to resources, education, and infrastructure. Addressing these disparities through targeted interventions, such as improving access to sanitary products, health education, and better facilities, is critical for enhancing overall health and well-being.
Deep Seek vs. ChatGPT: A Deep Dive into AI Language Mastery
Authors: - Alex Mathew
Published: February 2025

The rapid growth in artificial intelligence (AI) has immensely changed natural language processing (NLP), with two prevalent large language models (LLMs) in the form of DeepSeek and ChatGPT. DeepSeek's Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) model enables efficient scaling, cost-effectiveness, and problem-solving and is, therefore, best for use in STEM, coding, and processing structured information. In contrast, ChatGPT's dense transformer model is best for fluency, conversation, general NLP, customer service, content creation, and interactive use cases. However, DeepSeek's cloud-dependent model raises security concerns and must be locally run via LM Studio or Ollama for added security and information protection. This article compares architectures, training processes, performance tests, and real-life use cases of both LLMs, offering a complete analysis of both the strengths and weaknesses of both models. In the future, AI development must strive for a model with both MoE efficiency and transformer-based fluency, allowing for scalability, accuracy, and cost-effective AI use in industries.
Anestesia geral balanceada em trombectomia tumoral em veia cava e átrio direito com nefrectomia radical
Authors: Faria Felipe Mendes , Alcântara Borges Larissa Manzan , Oliveira Figueiredo Marco Túlio José , Bernardes Thiago Cordeiro , Elmiro Gustavo Siqueira , Gardenghi Giulliano
Published: February 2025

Introdução: Entre os tumores malignos no adulto o tumor renal contribui com 2 a 3 % dos casos. O carcinoma de células renais tem predisposição a invasão vascular, apresentando trombo de veia cava inferior em 4 a 10% dos pacientes, se estendendo ao átrio direito em cerca de 1% dos casos. A trombectomia tumoral é o tratamento padrão ouro, elevando a sobrevida desses pacientes. Relato de caso: Individuo submetido trombectomia tumoral em veia cava e átrio direito associado a nefrectomia radical. Em centro cirúrgico o paciente foi devidamente monitorizado. Sinais vitais estáveis, submetido a uma anestesia geral balanceada. Pré-oxigenação sob máscara facial a 10 l/min, realizado indução com ketamina, dexmedetomidina, lidocaína, sulfentanila, propofol e rocurônio. E manutenção anestésica com sevoflurano e remifentanil em bomba. O intraoperatório iniciou-se dissecção de área renal e exposição de veia cava. Em seguida, realizou-se esternotomia e início de circulação extracorpórea, com sucesso em trombectomia de tumoração. O decorrer de cirurgia ocorreu sem intercorrências e ao fim, paciente foi encaminhada ainda sob ventilação mecânica a unidade de terapia intensiva, extubado em menos de 24 horas, com sinais vitais estáveis e sem quaisquer queixas álgicas. Discussão: O trombo tumoral no interior da veia cava inferior e/ ou átrio direito é uma ocorrência relativamente rara, quando proveniente dos tumores renais e suprarrenais. A invasão atrial é relativamente rara e atinge apenas 1% dos casos com invasão vascular. A avaliação perioperatória e a determinação do nível do trombo tumoral é de extrema importância para determinação da proposta operatória e anestésica.necessários estudos futuros para maior compreensão da temática.
A pénzmosás és a korrupció érzékelése
Authors: Kálmán Géza Botond , Bárczi Judit , Hegedűs Mihály , Hoang Anh Tuan , Zéman Zoltán
Published: February 2025

Aim: The purpose of this study is to explore and analyse the connections between corruption and money laundering. Sharing the results can contribute to effective action against the investigated phenomena.
Methodology: The authors used Transparency International's corruption perception index and the anti-money laundering component of the Organized Crime index from public Internet databases. They were examined using statistical methods (descriptive statistics, ANOVA, correlation and linear regression) in a sample of 175 countries of the world.
Findings: Increasing the effectiveness of the fight against money laundering generally reduces the perceived level of corruption. There is a well-explained, significant positive correlation between the two indicators. The perceived level of corruption is also influenced by other factors of organized crime with different effects from continent to continent.
Value: The value of the research is given by the up-to-date nature of the data. The most important of its limitations is that the organized crime index has only been available since 2021. Another possible research direction is the examination of country groups according to national income, as well as the performance of time series analyses in parallel with the increase in the number of reports.
Monitoramento eletrônico com Inteligência Artificial no Controle de segurança nos aquartelamentos da PMPR
Authors: Souza Valmir de , Zorzi Luiz Fernando
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo aborda um tema atual e de relevante interesse para a Segurança Pública, de modo específico para a proteção das edificações da Polícia Militar do Paraná (PMPR), contra acessos a locais não autorizados, subtração de materiais visto que é sabido que os aquartelamentos da Corporação contemplam em seu interior, armamento, munição, proteções balísticas, viaturas, e determinados terminais de computador podem acessar sistemas internos com informações restritas. O estudo apresenta uma revisão de literatura sobre tema e destaca as vantagens e desvantagens da adoção de um sistema de monitoramento. A obra baseia-se em uma pesquisa aplicada a policiais militares em função de comando, com fulcro em captar e analisar a percepção destes militares quanto à segurança dos quartéis da PMPR, buscando contribuir para a modernização das medidas de segurança. Por fim, faz uma análise do cenário atual e apresenta sugestões visando a melhoria da segurança dos aquartelamentos.
Remise d’un doctorat honoris causa au professeur Thomas Römer, administrateur du Collège de France : laudatio du Recteur Olivier Artus
Authors: Artus Olivier
Published: February 2025

Dans cette allocution prononcée à l’occasion de la remise d’un doctorat honoris causa , Olivier Artus présente le parcours scientifique de son récipiendaire. Thomas Römer s’est investi dans l’exégèse biblique, tout d’abord à l’Université de Genève, puis à la faculté de théologie protestante de Lausanne, et enfin au Collège de France, où il a inauguré la chaire « Milieux bibliques » en 2009, avant d’en devenir administrateur en 2018. Ses travaux ont tout d’abord porté sur le Pentateuque, en s’attachant à mettre au jour une périodisation historique de la composition de la Bible. Son deuxième axe de recherche l’a conduit à mettre en lumière la pluralité interne du texte biblique, et l’existence de débats à l’intérieur de celui-ci. Développant une recherche pluridisciplinaire, il croise ses propres travaux avec ceux des archéologues, conjuguant une approche critique précise du texte et un regard pluridisciplinaire. Thomas Römer a en outre mené une réflexion anthropologique qui souligne les défis posés à l’interprétation. Discipline : THÉOLOGIE
La rencontre entre Bible et archéologie, enjeux politiques et herméneutiques
Authors: Römer Thomas
Published: February 2025

Dans cette allocution prononcée à l’occasion de la remise de son doctorat honoris causa par l’UCLy, Thomas Römer revient sur les débats entre l’archéologie « biblique » et les recherches littéraires « historico-critiques », longtemps marqués par une méfiance mutuelle et une ignorance réciproque. Il est cependant nécessaire de combiner harmonieusement les études scientifiques de la Bible et les recherches archéologiques scientifiques. Il est en outre souhaitable que les archéologues fouillant en « Terre Sainte » soient au courant des théories historiques des sciences bibliques et vice-versa. Du reste, les deux disciplines ont des méthodes similaires : les résultats des analyses stratigraphiques ou diachroniques doivent être replacés dans une reconstruction historique, même si celle-ci restera toujours hypothétique et à parfaire, voire à modifier au vu de découvertes nouvelles. Disciplines : THÉOLOGIE, ARCHÉOLOGIE, HISTOIRE
Cyberrisque : une réalité inquiétante !
Authors: Legeais Didier
Published: February 2025

La criminalité numérique ou cybercriminalité est en pleine recrudescence, frappant aussi bien des particuliers que des administrations ou des entreprises comme des établissements de santé, et notamment les laboratoires de biologie médicale. Le détournement informatique potentiel de données de patients (médicales ou de toute autre nature), par des hackers , impose au biologiste médical l’obligation légale d’appliquer des règles strictes sécurisant les équipements de son laboratoire afin de se prémunir de tels actes malveillants. En l’absence d’instauration de mesures de protection ad hoc , indiquées dans cet article, le biologiste s’expose à des sanctions pénales fixées par le législateur en cas de plainte de patients dont des informations confidentielles auraient été dérobées et divulguées.
The Roman Past of three Spanish Cities as the Impetus behind the Rise of Archaeological Tourism
Authors: Tortosa Trinidad , Morán Carlos J.
Published: February 2025

The development of archaeology as a scientific discipline and its legislative regulation from the nineteenth century onwards have served as the framework for a series of interventions in the field of heritage. The recovery of monuments and testimonies of the past helped society to rediscover its roots, represented in certain iconic elements which in turn became symbols of identity. At the same time, the phenomenon of tourism emerged as a leisure activity associated, above all, with the enjoyment of the leisure time of the new bourgeoisie. The union of these two poles of interest, heritage and tourism, is therefore due to a demand from the society in which these activities take place. The study of the development of this phenomenon in Spain leads us to investigate three different cases: Carmona, Mérida and Tarragona, whose common link is the Hispano-Roman past. This paper analyses the confluences and particularities of these three paradigmatic enclaves in Hispanic archaeology, which are also exponents-and catalysts-of the birth and development of archaeological tourism.
Los recursos naturales, las estrategias de crecimiento y el desarrollo económico de chile
Authors: Sánchez Muñoz Alfredo
Published: February 2025

El caso de Chile ofrece un ejemplo del cambio económico de un crecimiento hacia adentro por otro orientado hacia afuera y su importancia en países del Tercer Mundo, particularmente en aquellos países de Amérela Latina, que experimentaron un proceso similar. En términos espaciales la presencia de los recursos naturales tuvieron una importante contribución al desarrollo, incrementando las actividades industriales con vocación exportadora.
IL-22/IL-22R1 pathway enhances cholangiocarcinoma progression via ERK1/2 activation
Authors: Zhou Jin , Chen Jing-Rui , Li Jin-Ming , Han Shuang-Qing , Deng Xi-Yue , Li Zhong-Min , Tong Wen , Wang Chao , Bai Yi , Zhang Ya-Min
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

IL-22 plays a pivotal role in the processes of inflammation and tissue healing., but its role in cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) remains unclear. our study explored the IL-22/IL-22R1 pathway and its impact on CCA progression through the ERK1/2 signaling cascade.

AIM

To determine the mechanism of the IL-22/IL-22R1 pathway in CCA and provide new directions for its clinical treatment.

METHODS

IL-22R1 expression was assessed in human and rat CCA tissues utilizing immunohistochemical techniques, Western blot analysis, and quantitative reverse transcription PCR. The impact of IL-22 on CCA cells was assessed in vitro via tests for proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis assays. The rat models of thioacetamide-induced CCA and subcutaneous xenografts in nude mice were used to assess the in vivo effects. ERK1/2 inhibitors were applied to elucidate the mechanistic role of the pathway.

RESULTS

IL-22R1 was overexpressed in CCA cell lines and tissues. IL-22 treatment increased the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 , promoting tumor cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and resistance to apoptosis. ERK1/2 inhibition considerably reversed these effects both in vitro and in vivo .

CONCLUSION

The IL-22/IL-22R1 axis promotes CCA progression by activating ERK1/2 signaling. Targeting this pathway with ERK1/2 inhibitors offers potential therapeutic strategies for CCA.
Metastasizing to the colon from triple-negative breast cancer: A case report and review of literature
Authors: Wang Ben-Quan , Fang Xing-Gui , Xiang Ben-Hong , Wang Xiao-Jiao , Cao Ming , Zhuang Cheng-Le , Liu Zhong-Chen , Wang Zheng
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Breast cancer (BC) metastasis to the gastrointestinal tract is uncommon, colonic metastasis from BC (CMBC) is even rarer.

CASE SUMMARY

This report describes a 44-year-old female patient with metastatic triple-negative BC in the ascending colon who underwent laparoscopic radical right hemicolectomy. The patient had undergone left modified radical mastectomy only 15 months ago and stopped chemotherapy just 3 months ago. The diagnosis of CMBC was made based on the previous history of BC and positive results of several specific immunohistochemical markers (gross cystic disease fluid protein 15, mammaglobin, GATA-binding protein 3, and cytokeratin 7) for breast carcinoma.

CONCLUSION

CMBC should be highly cautious in patients with a previous history of BC, especially triple-negative BC, and further examination to aid in diagnosis.
Gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumor in a patient with neurofibromatosis type I presenting with anemia: A case report
Authors: Bai Guang-Yang , Shan Ke-Shu , Li Chen-Sheng , Wang Xiang-Hua , Feng Ming-Yang , Gao Yan
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are caused by mutations in the KIT and platelet derived growth factor receptor alpha genes in approximately 90% of cases. A minority of wild-type GISTs are associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), an autosomal dominant genetic disease resulting from pathogenic mutations in the NF1 gene, which encodes the neurofibromin protein. NF1 patients often exhibit multi-system involvement, with café-au-lait macules and neurofibromas being characteristic symptoms. GISTs are a rare complication of NF1, with the tumors most frequently occurring in the small intestine (90% of cases), while occurrences in the stomach are rare.

CASE SUMMARY

A 51-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with complaints of dizziness, fatigue, chest tightness, and dark stools. Initial examination revealed a red blood cell count of 1.99 × 1012/L and a hemoglobin level of 43 g/L. She underwent blood transfusions and fluid replacement to stabilize her condition. Further investigations identified typical café-au-lait macules on her trunk, limbs, and face, along with neurofibromas. Endoscopy showed coffee-colored fluid in the gastric cavity, a large submucosal elevation with an exudative covering, and ulcer formation on the gastric fundus. Exploratory laparoscopy confirmed the tumor’s origin in the gastric fundus, and resection of the giant GIST was performed. Pathological analysis revealed a necrotic GIST measuring 18 cm × 14 cm, classified as high-risk, with approximately 5 mitotic figures per 10 high-power fields and no tumor at the margins. Immunohistochemistry results were CD117 (+), delay of germination 1 (+), CD34 (+), and succinate dehydrogenase complex iron sulfur subunit B intact expression. Genetic testing using next-generation sequencing confirmed an NF1 gene mutation. The patient underwent successful tumor resection and was discharged home with postoperative regorafenib therapy. A follow-up at one year showed no recurrence.

CONCLUSION

Given the diversity of clinical symptoms associated with NF1 and the complexity of NF1-related GISTs, surgical resection with complete tumor removal remains the preferred treatment option. However, the absence of a standardized treatment protocol for adjuvant therapy presents numerous challenges for clinicians.
Orçamento participativo e ensino médio integrado
Authors: Guedes da Mota Marcus Vinícius
Published: February 2025

Institucionalizado ao final de 1989, na cidade de Porto Alegre, o Orçamento Participativo (OP) configurou-se como um modelo de política pública baseado na participação popular. Passadas décadas, houve expansão do OP para alguns municípios e instituições no país. A execução orçamentária do Instituto Federal de Educação do Norte de Minas Gerais (IFNMG) tende a seguir essa política, baseando-se nos princípios dessa modalidade de orçamento. A pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar como a aplicação dessa ferramenta pode contribuir para o desenvolvimento do Ensino Médio Integrado (EMI) no IFNMG, Campus Montes Claros, no viés do humanismo, denominado de Orçamento Participativo da Escola (OPE). Em termos metodológicos, recorreu-se aos instrumentos de coleta de informações: pesquisa bibliográfica e entrevistas semiestruturadas. O número de entrevistados no IFNMG Campus Montes Claros foi composto por 10 (dez) discentes e 8 (oito) técnicos administrativos. As entrevistas ocorreram entre abril e maio de 2021. Articulado às políticas de gestão, foi desenvolvido um Guia com “passo a passo” para aplicação do OPE e ciclo de palestras que pretendem abranger a relação entre o OP e o EMI como ferramenta pedagógica de ensino omnilateral, a ser aplicado no campus em tela e replicado na rede IFNMG. O resultado geral da pesquisa evidencia que é possível trabalhar o OPE no IFNMG Campus Montes Claros e, ainda, replicá-lo em outros campi da rede IFNMG, nos moldes apresentados.
IF Obscuro
Authors: Gonçalves de Melo Lillian , Lara Martins Alex , Antunes Quaresma Júnior Edson , Pereira da Silva Fabiana , Félix Botelho Karina , Corrêa Ramos Andrade Valdice
Published: February 2025

Este estudo investigou as postagens e enunciados presentes na página IF Obscuro, da rede social Instagram, com o intuito de mostrar como, por meio da ironia e humor, os estudantes demonstram posicionamentos críticos e os sofrimentos vivenciados. Para isso, realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa, cujo corpus foi analisado sob o viés de uma metodologia multimodal. Os dados analisados demonstraram enunciados recorrentes no cenário estudantil/acadêmico, sendo recorrentes questionamentos sobre os métodos de ensino e aprendizagem, os mecanismos de avaliação, a carência de espaços para discussão e consideração das pressões em que os jovens são acometidos nos contextos institucionais de ensino. A ironia e o humor foram presentes nos enunciados investigados, sendo o exagero, comparação e metáforas principais estratégias para construção de sentido. Destaca-se também que a exigência familiar e os ideais do neoliberalismo, para que os estudantes sejam produtivos, eficientes e competitivos, são recorrentes, carecendo de reflexões sobre a formação humana e cidadã. Assim, ao final do estudo, identificou-se a necessidade de as instituições de ensino ampliarem os espaços de discussão para que os estudantes e familiares participem do planejamento e haja reflexões para que os sofrimentos dos estudantes seja uma temática mais recorrente, contribuindo, dessa maneira, com a mitigação dessa problemática ampliada no cenário educacional brasileiro.
Os Institutos Federais contra a dualidade estrutural na Educação Profissional e Tecnológica
Authors: Martins Alex Lara
Published: February 2025

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Breakthrough approaches in multi-area load frequency control: enhancing reliability in modern power systems
Authors: Boumous Zouhir , Boumous Samira , Thelaidjia Tawfik , Boumous Moufida
Published: February 2025

This study focuses on applying Model Predictive Control (MPC) for Multi-Area Load Frequency Control (LFC) to enhance the stability of interconnected power systems by regulating frequency deviations and tie-line power exchanges. In a multi-area system, each region operates its own generators and faces unique load demands, leading to potential frequency imbalances and power flow issues. MPC addresses these challenges by predicting future system states, solving an optimization problem at each time step, and determining the best control actions to minimize deviations while respecting system constraints like generation limits. By anticipating disturbances, such as load fluctuations or renewable energy variability, MPC adjusts control inputs more effectively than traditional methods like Proportional-Integral (PI) controllers. The study validates the predictive frequency control model for a three-area electrical system, demonstrating MPC's capability to improve system response times, handle constraints, and ensure reliable, efficient operation in modern grids, particularly as renewable energy sources increase.
Numerical study of laminar mixed convection under steady and unsteady flow conditions
Authors: Hamadi Billel , Cherrad Mohamed Lotfi , Boucherma Djamel , Chorfi Sofiane , Boulkroune Sofiane , Achour Toufik , Chaour Mohamed
Published: February 2025

The present work consists of a numerical study of laminar mixed convection in a square cavity, a cavity has been chosen whose left vertical wall is mobile and subjected to a cold temperature, while the right wall is considered fixed and hot. The horizontal walls are adiabatic. where configuration of the lid-driven enclosure is encountered in many realistic engineering and industrial applications, such as, contains cooling of electronic devices, materials processing, flow and heat transfer in solar ponds, thermal-hydraulics of nuclear reactors and metal coating. The governing equations are the continuity equation, the Navier-Stocks equations, and the energy equation.  These equations are discretized by the finite volume method. The objective of this work is to study the effect of the Reynolds and Grashof numbers on the structure of the flow. We were able to determine the correlation between the number Gr and Re to determine the transition boundaries from one convection regime to another regime (laminar, then transient).
AI Driven Tutoring vs. Human Teachers Examining the on Student Teacher Relationship
Authors: Habib Muhammad Umar , Sattar Abdul , Iqbal Muhammad Jawed , Saleem Sadaf
Published: February 2025

This study analyses the impact of AI-based tutoring as compared with human teachers by looking at aspects like learning results, teacher-learner relations, and AI as an adjunct resource for teaching. The research methodology employed here is a quantitative type, wherein the data for this research were collected by means of a self-report questionnaire distributed over 290 university teachers of Punjab. Statistical analyses carried out included correlation (r = 0.678, p < 0.01), regression (R² = 0.462, ? = 0.589, p < 0.01), and post hoc analysis (MD = 0.524, p = 0.003), and all of them affirmed that AI tutoring significantly enhances the academic performance but fails to approximate the emotional and social support delivered by human teachers. Public university lecturers rated AI higher than their counterparts in private institutions, a mean of 4.21 with a standard deviation of 0.79 against 3.69 and 0.85, respectively. There is therefore institutional differences in the uptake of AI. From the findings of the research, AI-based tutoring is, however a suitable solution for learning; it ought instead to complement rather than supplement human teaching. Future research should focus on enhancing AI’s emotional intelligence and optimizing AI-human collaboration in education.
MERGERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATUR REVIEW
Authors: Ardie Putra Alfian Prayana , Khairusy Mirza Abdi , Prameswari Yuda Nabella , Atmaja Sukarta
Published: February 2025

This paper discusses sustainable development issues in the higher education sector from the higher education perspective. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are important actors in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. This paper aims to conceptualize impacts of higher education institutions (HEIs) on sustainable development (SD),  This review aims to provide the available constructive literature on merger higher education with a theoretical and empirical background published during the past 5 years, from January 2019- November 2024, to identify impack merger higher education to sustnaible development  and factors marger higher education. The author searched for articles in two databases(Scopus and Proquest). The contribution of this research becomes a reference in understanding impack merger higher education to sustnaible development and determining the factors of merger in higher education.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA INDEKS MASSA TUBUH DENGAN POLA MENSTRUASI DI UNIVERSITAS BANTEN JAYA TAHUN 2024
Authors: Wahyuni Sri , Asfia Fida , Ferial Linardita
Published: February 2025

Siklus menstruasi menjadi indikator klinis fungsi reproduksi pada wanita. Panjang siklus menstruasi telah dikenal sebagai prediktor kesehatan, seperti risiko kanker payudara dan faktor risiko kardiovaskular, ketidakteraturan menstruasi adalah masalah yang paling umum dialami oleh remaha berusia 15 hingga 19 tahun. Jika masalah ini tidak ditangani segera, hal ini akan berdampak pada kesehatan reproduksi remaja tersebut saat tumbuh menjadi wanita usia subur. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara Indeks Massa Tubuh (IMT) dengan Pola Menstruasi. Penelitian dilakukan di Universitas Banten Jaya, dengan desai penelitian Cross- Sectional. Jumlah sampel yang diambil adalah 159 orang dengan rumus uji hipotesis beda dua proporsi. Teknik analaisa data yang digunakan adalah analisis univariat dan bivariat dengan menggunakan Uji Chi Square. Analisis regresi berganda digunakan untuk mnegetahui interaksi variabel confounding pada Indeks Massa Tubuh. Hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa mayoritas responden memiliki pola menstruasi tidak normal (95,6%) dengan IMT tidak beresiko (62,9%). Analisis bivariat menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas IMT beresiko mengalami menstruasi tidak normal (91,5%) dengan nilai p-value sebesar 0,102 dimana hal tersebut menunjukkan tidak ada hubungan IMT dengan pola menstruasi pada mahasiswi di Universitas Banten Jaya (pv =0,102 > 0,05). Analsis regresi berganda menunjukkan bahwa Interaksi confounding tidak ditemukan pada penelitian ini, artinya variabel Usia, Tingkat Pendapatan dan Pengetahuan tidak menajadi variabel perancu dari hubungan indeks massa tubuh (IMT) dengan pola menstruasi.
HAMBATAN-HAMBATAN DALAM PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF
Authors: Yelvianti Tuti
Published: February 2025

Banyak sekali manfaat pemberian ASI eksklusif terhadap bayi terutama usia 0-6 bulan, namun kenyataannya masih banyak ibu yang tidak memberikan ASI eksklusif terhadap bayinya. Berdasarkan keadaan tersebut, penulis sangat tertarik untuk mendalami terkait hambatan-hambatan apa saja yang dihadapi para ibu sehingga mereka tidak dapat memberikan ASI eksklusif terhadap bayinya. Dari berbagai literatur yang ada, penulis mengambil 5 (lima) literatur dari beberapa artikel seputar hambatan-hambatan pemberian ASI Eksklusif terhadap bayi. Dari hasil telaah dan kajian literatur tersebut, setidaknya terdapat beberapa faktor penghambat pemberian ASI eksklusif. Hambatan internal berasal dari ibu sendiri. Pengetahuan dan informasi yang minim terkait manfaat ASI menjadikan ibu kurang termotivasi untuk memberikan ASI eksklusif terhadap bayinya. Dukungan keluarga yang kurang pun turut menjadikan pemberian ASI eksklusif tidak maksimal, faktor ibu bekerja turut memberikan andil dalam pemberian selain ASI, begitupula kondisi adat dan budaya yang lebih mempercayai mitos sehingga adakalanya bayi usia 0-6 bulan sudah diberi makanan selain ASI (prelakteal). Untuk meminimalisir hambatan tersebut perlu upaya yang masif dalam memberikan informasi dan edukasi bagi ibu dan juga masyarakat luas. Selain itu, dukungan yang kuat dari pemerintah dan juga masyarakat tentang pentingnya pemberian ASI eksklusif terhadap bayi akan lebih menunjang kondusifitas ibu dalam memberikan ASI terhadap bayinya.
Dietary Educational Program and Its Effect on the Knowledge of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Rivers State Nigeria
Authors:   Public Health, School of Public Health, UNIPORT, Nigeria, Nkechi Martha Johnson, , Kehinde Omisore Olabayo ,   Public Health, School of Public Health, UNIPORT, Nigeria
Published: February 2025

Background: Diet is one of the key risk factors of T2DM because many nations have experienced dietary changes favoring increased calorie consumption due of urbanization and economic expansion. However, many diabetic patients still suffer the complications of diabetes mellitus because of their poor knowledge of the dietary management of diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the effects of a dietary educational program on the knowledge of diabetic patients. This study was carried out among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus in Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) and University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Rivers State, Nigeria. This study used a quasi-experimental design. Multistage sampling techniques was used to enroll a total of 162 participants, with 81 in the Control Group (CG) and 81 in the Experimental Group (EG), while Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) and University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) served as EG and CG respectively. Both groups received equal intervention of personalized meal timetables and 2 weekly phone call follow-ups. Additionally, EG received Dietary education, using cooked and raw food demonstrations. Data was collected using a Semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data while the statistics analysis was conducted using SPSS version 22 statistical software with a p-value of <0.05 regarded as significant. Patients’ QoL, knowledge were assessed at baseline and six months (P1 & P3). The knowledge was classified into “good” fair and “poor,” At P1, EG had poor knowledge (EG: 17.3%) while CG had 18.5%. Knowledge at P3, 0% of patients in EG had poor knowledge while 17.3 % was seen in CG there was an improvement in both groups with p=0.001. Because of the educational program, the patients’ knowledge was affected positively at the end of the program. However, EG had better knowledge because of the demonstration of food. Thus, dietary intervention programs improved the knowledge of the patients.
The Degrowth of Tourism Industry in the Island of Crete, Greece. Is it Desirable and Feasible?
Authors:   Consultant Engineer, 107B El. Venizelou str., 73132, Chania, Crete, Greece, Vourdoubas John
Published: February 2025

The concept of degrowth has been developed recently as an alternative paradigm to continuous and unlimited growth which prevails nowadays. The degrowth of tourism industry has been proposed in overcrowded tourism destinations balancing the satisfaction of tourists and local residents with the sustainability of the natural ecosystems. The island of Crete, Greece is located in eastern Mediterranean basin hosting an increasing number of visitors every year. The tourism industry in the island is well developed having a high economic impact. The prosperous tourism industry in Crete has surpassed the carrying capacity of the island threatening its fragile ecosystems causing phenomena of overtourism with undesired and harmful impacts in the local societies. The degrowth of the local tourism industry can be conceived as an alternative paradigm of the current growth model of tourism which threatens its long-term sustainability. It rejects the current model of continuous and unlimited growth of tourism promoting the values of locality, development of small-scale enterprises, quality of life, environmental sustainability, reduction of carbon emissions, decommodification of tourism activities and smaller production and consumption. The adoption of tourism degrowth in Crete requires the mobilization and the active participation of the multiple stakeholders of the tourism industry in the island while it promotes their long-term interests which are currently threatened by overtourism, climate crisis and overconsumption of the limited natural resources.
The Theme of Quest for Self in Mahesh Elkunchwar’s Garbo and Desire in the Rocks
Authors: Soni
Published: February 2025

The quest for self is a key theme in literature, philosophy, and psychology, reflecting the
search for identity and meaning. Jean-Paul Sartre states, “Man is nothing else but what he
makes of himself” (Sartre 28), emphasizing personal choice. Carl Jung asserts, “The privilege
of a lifetime is to become who you truly are” (Jung 235). Literature often explores this
struggle, as seen in Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha, where the protagonist attains selfrealization through suffering. Albert Camus, in The Myth of Sisyphus, suggests that “The
struggle itself toward the heights is enough to fill a man’s heart” (Camus 123), highlighting
self-discovery as a continuous process. Mahesh Elkunchwar’s Desire in the Rocks presents
this struggle through Hemakant and Lalitha. Trapped by fate and societal norms, they seek
identity but face rejection and despair. Lalitha’s tragic transformation into a prostitute
symbolizes lost agency. The play portrays self-quest as an endless struggle between art,
identity, and survival. Mahesh Elkunchwar’s Garbo explores the quest for self through
alienated characters. Three men seek meaning through Garbo, projecting their struggles onto
her. However, Garbo resists their fantasies. She is objectified yet aware of her identity. Their
illusions lead to destruction, proving that self-discovery cannot come from external
projections but must be an internal journey.
AN ECONOMETRIC STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL LEVERAGE ON ECONOMIC VALUE ADDED (A CASE STUDY OF ALGERIAN ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS FOR THE PERIOD 2010-2021)
Authors: BILAL SEBAA , SAMIA AMORABDA
Published: February 2025

This study aims to measure the impact of financial leverage on the economic value
added (EVA) of a sample of 22 Algerian economic institutions over the period from 2010 to
2021. The study's variables included the effect of financial leverage (ELEV) and the ratio of
total debt to equity (LEV) as explanatory variables representing financial leverage, and
economic value added (EVA) as the dependent variable.
The size of the company(SIZE) was used as a moderating variable for the impact of financial
leverage on economic value added. To achieve the study's objective, the selected variables were
calculated from the financial statements of the sample institutions during the specified period
and analyzed using panel data methodology with EViews v13 software. Based on the Vector
Error Correction Model (VECM), the study found that the explanatory variables have a long-
term effect on the dependent variable, and that financial leverage, as measured by ELEV, has
a statistically significant impact on economic value added. In contrast, the ratio of total debt to
equity does not affect the economic value added in Algerian economic institutions. Additionally,
the estimated model does not suffer from any standard errors.
CULTURAL TIGHTNESS-LOOSENESS AND FOREIGN BIAS: HOW CULTURAL NORM DIFFERENCES INFLUENCE INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION
Authors: TODEA Anita Maslahati
Published: February 2025

In this study, we examine the impact of differences in cultural tightness loseness
between destination and investor countries on foreign bias in international equity allocation.
Using data from 29 investor countries and 28 destination countries over the 2001–2022 period,
we show that as the destination market is perceived as culturally “looser” compared to the
investor’s home market, investors tend to diversify their portfolios less, resulting in an increased
foreign bias. Therefore, the difference in cultural tightness loseness between the destination and
home country represents a new unfamiliarity variable that explains foreign bias. From a policy
perspective, we show that enhancing the informational environment and strengthening insider
trading laws reduce the impact of this unfamiliarity variable on foreign bias
Future Design of Tourism Cultural and Creative Products Based on Chinese and Russian Cultural Contexts：Literature Review
Authors: Lina Sun , Anwar Rusmadiah , Yang Liu
Published: February 2025

This study explores key gaps in the design of cultural and creative products for tourism, with a particular focus on the underutilization of Chinese and Russian cultural elements in cross-cultural integration. Taking Harbin Central Street as the main case, this paper explores how to combine cultural heritage, user-centered design principles and innovative practices to create impactful tourism products. Through a systematic analysis of the literature from 2019 to 2024, this study identifies key cultural symbols, investigates cross-cultural design strategies, and evaluates their effectiveness in promoting cultural exchange, enhancing mutual understanding, and driving economic growth. These findings highlight the importance of combining sustainable practices with digital innovation to ensure cultural relevance and increase global competitiveness. In addition to advancing the theoretical framework of cultural semiotics and cross-cultural design, this research provides practical insights for professionals seeking to bridge the cultural identity gap through creative tourism offerings.
Efeitos do Orforglipron no tratamento da obesidade
Authors: Magalhães Marcelo José da Silva de , Souza Pedro Henrique Martins de , Silva Victória Toledo Oliva Ferreira
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: realizar uma revisão sistemática e metanálise sobre a eficácia do Orforglipron no tratamento da obesidade. Materiais e Métodos: foi realizada uma busca nas bases de dados Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS), SciELO e PubMed, com os descritores “Orforglipron” e “Obesity”, escolhidos com base nos termos técnico-científicos MeSH (Medical Subjective Heading). Os critérios de inclusão abrangeram ensaios clínicos randomizados publicados entre 2023 e 2024 acerca do uso de Orforglipron no tratamento da obesidade. Foram excluídos trabalhos de diferentes delineamentos, como revisões sistemáticas e cartas de respostas dos autores, estudos envolvendo outros fármacos antiobesidade atuais e trabalhos incompatíveis com o objetivo supracitado. Para a confecção da metanálise, foi utilizado modelo de efeito fixo e testes de heterogeneidade e para a análise de heterogeneidade, foi utilizado o teste Q de Cochran e o I². Foi avaliada a perda de peso absoluta por meio do uso do Orforglipron dose de 45 mg diária versus placebo. Resultados: foram selecionados cinco ensaios clínicos randomizados. Uma metanálise de duas pesquisas com dose de 45 mg de Orforglipron revelou uma perda média de 7,7 kg com significância estatística. Conclusão: novos estudos com grupos amostrais mais amplos são necessários para determinar protocolos terapêuticos funcionais.
The Intellectual Capital-Performance Nexus: Analyzing Financial Returns through Static and Dynamic Models
Authors: Bansal Anchal , Singh Silender , Bansal Priya
Published: February 2025

The present research inspects the correlation amid intellectual capital (IC) and the financial performance (FP) of firms listed in the NSE 500 index. The evaluation is grounded on data obtained from the CMIE PROWESS database, encompassing the decades 2014 to 2023. The sample for this study comprises 237 companies representing seven distinct industries. The present work utilizes the MVAIC model, which enhances the conventional VAIC approach by rectifying significant deficiencies identified in previous Indian studies, so resulting in increased accuracy and robustness. The results indicate a strong and favourable correlation between the efficiency of (IC) and critical FP parameters including Return on Equity (ROE), Return on Assets (ROA), and Return on Capital Employed (ROCE). This holds particularly true for SCVA and VACE, since they demonstrate a substantial and favourable impact on these measures, whereas, for VAHU, there is no statistically significant effect. The recently implemented variable VARCE exhibits a robust association with both ROE and ROA. The implementation of a dynamic panel model utilizing the generalized method of moments (GMM) underscores the importance of lagged variables. Incorporating the lagged dependent variable into the GMM dynamic panel model reveals its substantial influence on the current FP metrics. The substantial impact of the dependent variable highlights the enduring nature of FP, indicating that companies with robust historical performance are more inclined to sustain or enhance their financial results.
Examining Indian Organic Food Purchase Behavior
Authors: Abrar K Mohammed , Verma Anil
Published: February 2025

The aim of the study is to investigate the factors influencing consumer purchase intentions for organic food in India, focusing on the roles of traceability, certification, packaging, transparency, and the moderating effect on social media. The study is significant as it sheds light on the factors influencing organic food consumption in India, a growing market with unique socio-economic and cultural dynamics. It highlights the role of traceability, certification, packaging, transparency, and social media in shaping consumer attitudes and purchase intentions, offering valuable insights for businesses to better cater to diverse customer groups and promote sustainable consumption. The study used a structured survey of 398 Indian consumers and analyzed data through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), focusing on traceability, certification, packaging, transparency, and the moderating role of social media on purchase intentions for organic food. The study found that traceability, certification, and transparency significantly influence consumer attitudes and purchase intentions for organic food in India, while social media moderates these effects, emphasizing its importance in engaging customers. The study found that traceability, certification, and transparency positively impact consumer attitudes and purchase intentions for organic food in India, with social media interaction playing a moderating role in enhancing customer engagement. Future studies could explore the influence of regional cultural differences, expand the sample size, and examine emerging factors like e-commerce and sustainability in organic food purchasing behavior.