bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
LABORATÓRIOS DE BRINQUEDOS: CRIATIVIDADE E INOVAÇÃO NA SALA DE AULA
Authors: Cruz Neila Aparecida da , Sott Juliana da Silva , Rezende Guelly Urzêda de Mello , Vieira Jaqueline Edy de Andrade , Santos Silvana Pereira Rocha dos , Coelho Josianni Monerato , Coelho Fernanda da Silva , Batista Moésia da Cunha
Published: September 2024

Este estudo investiga o impacto da implementação de laboratórios de brinquedos no contexto educacional brasileiro, focando em seu potencial para promover criatividade e inovação nas práticas pedagógicas. A pesquisa adotou uma abordagem mista, combinando revisão bibliográfica, estudo de caso múltiplo em três escolas de diferentes regiões do país e análise de dados qualitativos e quantitativos. Os resultados indicam que os laboratórios de brinquedos, quando adequadamente integrados ao projeto pedagógico, oferecem um ambiente propício para o desenvolvimento de habilidades cognitivas, socioemocionais e criativas dos estudantes. Observou-se uma melhoria significativa no engajamento dos alunos, na capacidade de resolução de problemas e na colaboração entre pares. Contudo, identificaram-se desafios como limitações orçamentárias e necessidade de formação continuada para educadores. A eficácia desses espaços está intrinsecamente ligada à formação adequada dos professores, ao planejamento cuidadoso das atividades e à integração coerente com o currículo escolar. O estudo conclui que os laboratórios de brinquedos representam uma abordagem promissora para a inovação pedagógica no Brasil, alinhando-se com as demandas educacionais contemporâneas. Recomenda-se a realização de pesquisas futuras para ampliar o escopo da investigação, incluindo estudos longitudinais e explorando estratégias para superar os desafios identificados. Este trabalho contribui para o campo da educação ao fornecer evidências empíricas sobre o impacto dos laboratórios de brinquedos e ao suscitar reflexões importantes sobre práticas pedagógicas inovadoras no contexto brasileiro.
EXPLORADORES DO SABER: APRENDIZAGEM BASEADA EM PROJETOS DE DESCOBERTA
Authors: Lima Simone do Socorro Azevedo , Correa Roseli Aparecida , Vuaden Milena , Milli Claudio Giovane Prando , Silva Romézio Alves Carvalho da , Souza Alysson Felype Martins , Silva Ricardo Gomes da , Santos Vanda Maria Andrade dos
Published: September 2024

Esta revisão sistemática examina a implementação e os impactos da Aprendizagem Baseada em Projetos de Descoberta (ABPD) no contexto educacional brasileiro. Analisando 87 estudos publicados entre 2015 e 2023, a pesquisa revela o potencial transformador da ABPD, bem como os desafios para sua adoção generalizada. Os resultados indicam melhorias significativas no engajamento dos estudantes, com aumento médio de 18% nas notas e aprimoramento de 30% nas habilidades de resolução de problemas complexos. Observou-se também uma redução de 22% nas taxas de evasão escolar em instituições que implementaram a ABPD de forma abrangente. Contudo, obstáculos substanciais foram identificados, incluindo a necessidade de formação docente adequada, com 68% dos professores sentindo-se despreparados para implementar a metodologia efetivamente, além de limitações de infraestrutura e recursos. A pesquisa destaca a importância da adaptação contextual da ABPD às realidades locais e às especificidades do sistema educacional brasileiro. As implicações dos achados sugerem a necessidade de reformulação nas políticas de formação docente e investimentos em infraestrutura escolar. O estudo conclui que, apesar dos desafios, a ABPD apresenta-se como uma abordagem promissora para desenvolver habilidades essenciais do século XXI, aumentar o engajamento e melhorar o desempenho acadêmico no Brasil, requerendo, no entanto, um esforço coordenado para sua implementação efetiva.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA OMS NA PROTEÇÃO À SAÚDE DOS MIGRANTES
Authors: Manchak Gabriela , Michalski Izadora Blanco
Published: September 2024

Este artigo busca analisar a importância da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) na proteção à saúde dos migrantes, identificando os desafios enfrentados e delineando os horizontes para sua concretização. O objetivo é destacar a relevância das políticas e ações da OMS nesse contexto e explorar as lacunas existentes. A metodologia empregada envolveu uma revisão da literatura científica e análise de documentos oficiais da OMS relacionados à saúde dos migrantes. Os resultados destacam a necessidade de uma abordagem interdisciplinar e coordenada entre diferentes setores internacionais e governamentais para garantir a eficácia das políticas de saúde voltadas para migrantes. Além disso, evidenciam a importância de medidas para superar barreiras de acesso aos serviços de saúde e promover a igualdade no atendimento. O estudo destaca que a atuação da OMS desempenha um papel crucial na promoção da saúde dos migrantes, contudo resta necessário um compromisso renovado e ações integradas para enfrentar os desafios existentes e alcançar uma efetiva proteção à saúde desses grupos sociais.
AVALIAÇÃO CRÍTICA DOS PROCEDIMENTOS DE ADAPTAÇÃO CURRICULAR PARA ALUNOS COM PARALISIA CEREBRAL: PERCEPÇÕES DE PROFESSORES
Authors: Lima Érica Cindra de , Costa Amandha Cristina Azevedo Passos , Granville Cristiane Diello , Quintanilha Clarissa Moura , Oliveira Márcia Vieira de , Oliveira Carla Eduarda Martins
Published: September 2024

Este estudo teve como principal objetivo a análise crítica dos procedimentos de adaptação curricular aplicados a alunos com Paralisia Cerebral (PC). Para alcançar esse objetivo, conduzimos entrevistas com quatro professoras que atuam em um Centro de Neurorreabilitação voltado para profissionais que ensinam crianças com PC e 19 professoras que atendem crianças com PC. Além disso, aplicamos um questionário abordando temas relacionados às adaptações curriculares específicas para crianças com PC. A importância deste trabalho reside na oportunidade de avaliar de forma objetiva as percepções das professoras sobre as adaptações curriculares utilizadas por alunos com PC e seu impacto na aprendizagem. Esperamos que as conclusões deste estudo possam estimular mudanças significativas na abordagem das demandas relacionadas às adaptações curriculares para esses alunos. Além disso, a pesquisa abre caminho para a definição de indicadores que possam orientar a implementação de políticas públicas destinadas a aprimorar o processo de inclusão e a acessibilidade ao currículo para essa população.
Effect of Nano-ZnO on Growth and Yield of Summer Maize under Drip Irrigation in Laterite Soil
Authors: Aktar Sk Naim , Pramanik K. , Saren B. K. , Gupta R. K. , Patre S. S.
Published: September 2024

A field experiment was conducted at Agricultural Farm, Palli Siksha Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, West Bengal, India during summer season (February–June), 2022 and 2023, respectively to investigate the effects of drip irrigation and nano zinc oxide biofortification on maize. In the main plot, four drip irrigations scheduling treatments viz., once-in-2 days, once-in-3 days, once-in-4 days and Irrigation by surface flooding method were accommodated. The sub-plot treatments consisted of five methods of zinc applications viz., control, soil application of ZnSO4 at 20 kg ha-1, foliar application of ZnO NP at 40 ppm, seed priming of ZnO NP (NP:Nano Particles) at 40 ppm, and seed coating of ZnO NP at 40 ppm. Growth parameter like plant height and number of leaves were highest with application water through drip irrigation once-in-3 days and seed coating of ZnO NP at 40 ppm at 30 DAS for both the years but at 90 DAS, drip irrigation once-in-2 days and seed coating of ZnO NP recorded highest growth parameters. Aerial dry matter accumulation in unit area recorded maximum in drip irrigation once-in-3 days and seed coating of ZnO NP at 40 ppm at 30 DAS but at 90 DAS drip irrigation once-in-2 days and seed coating of ZnO NP recorded highest. Cob girth, number of grains cob-1, seed index, grain yield and biological yield was observed highest with drip irrigation once-in-2 days and seed coating of ZnO NP in zinc treatment for both the years.
Risks of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)-assisted scams on online sharing-economy platforms
Authors: Reid Julie
Published: September 2024

The prevalence of scams proliferating via online platforms has been identified as an emerging societal problem resulting in large-scale financial losses for victims. Online scams typically rely for their success on the generation of fake but convincing user profiles to conceal the identities of the scammers from the people being tricked into parting with their money. The increasing sophistication of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), which can produce outputs indistinguishable from real content, thus carries the risk of being adopted by fraudsters to assist in the enactment of online scams. This article considers the risks of the potential uptake and use of GenAI applications by online scammers operating in the sharing economy, with a focus on homestay-marketplace platforms and, in particular, the largest such platform, Airbnb.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA KOMANTATIKA (KOMIK PENGOLAHAN DATA MATEMATIKA) MELALUI PENDEKATAN RME UNTUK MEMANTIK KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP SISWA KELAS IV SDIT AL-AKHYAR
Authors: Niken Azzalia , Ari Pratiwi Ika , Zuliana Eka
Published: September 2024

Learning media is an effective solution for use in learning. Based on the results observations and interviews conducted with teachers and students of class IV SDIT Al-Akhyar, there is a lack of use of media in Mathematics learning. Teachers use lecture methods that students are less interested in. This research uses the Research and Development method with the ADDIE model. Based on research results, the experimental class pretest average was 61.67% with the highest score of 85 and the lowest of 35. The experimental class posttest average was 87.78% with the highest score of 97.5 and the lowest of 75. The control class pretest average was 54.65% with the highest score of 87.5 and the lowest of 20. The control class posttest average was 77.84% with the highest score of 97.5 and the lowest of 50. The validity of media experts is "Very Valid" with Aiken's V 0.92222 and the validity of material experts is "Valid" with Aiken's V 0.7778. The practicability of “Very Practical” media is 90%. The normality for the experimental class pretest sig 0.098 > 0.05 and posttest sig 0.095 > 0.05, normally distributed data. While the control class sig pretest 0.200 > 0.05 and sig posttest 0.199 > 0.05, normally distributed data. Paired Sample T-test for the experimental class sig value (2-tailed) 0.000 < 0.05 and the control class sig value (2-tailed) 0.000 < 0.05, then Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected. The experimental class obtained an N-Gain percent of 64.8377 "Quite Effective" and the control class obtained an N-Gain percent of 50.3651 "Less Effective".
PENERAPAN MODEL COOPERATIVE LEARNING TIPE STAD DENGAN BERBANTUAN APLIKASI WORDWALL PADA PELAJARAN IPS SISWA KELAS IV SD NEGERI 06 LUBUKLINGGAU
Authors: Anisa Anisa Miftahul Jannah , Dodik Mulyono  , Asep Sukenda Egok
Published: September 2024

This research aims to complete the social studies learning outcomes of fourth grade students at SD Negeri 06 Lubuklinggau using the STAD type cooperative learning model with the help of the wordwall application in social studies lessons. This type of research uses a quasi-experimental method, the design used is a one-group pretest-posttest design. The place and time of the research was carried out at SD Negeri 06 Lubuklinggau, West Lubuklinggau I District, Lubuklinggau City with the research time in the even semester. The research population was 27 class IV students at SD Negeri 06 Lubuklinggau, the research sample used a total sampling technique. Pre-test and post-test data collection techniques using 7 descriptive questions. From the results of data analysis using the Z test with a significant level of α = 0.05, it was found that Zcount ˃ Ztabel (6.31 ˃ 1.64), so it can be concluded that there are social studies learning outcomes for class IV students at SD Negeri 06 Lubuklinggau by implementing the cooperative learning model STAD type with the help of the wordwall application.
IMPLEMENTASI METODE DELPHI TERHADAP TUGAS AKHIR MATAKULIAH TEFL
Authors: Eva Nurul Candra  , Rima Novia Ulfa  , Henny Suharyati
Published: September 2024

In the era of globalization and rapid technological development. To prepare students to face social changes, the world of work and rapid technological advances, student competencies must be improved and prepared to face the demands of the times. and these optimal and relevant skills must be considered in the Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course. Microteaching in TEFL courses must be adapted to the demands of the times. Therefore, the Delphi Method can be used to form guidelines and predict trends. The five main uses of Delphi in higher education, include: cost effectiveness, cost-benefit analysis, curriculum and campus planning, university education goals and objectives, generalized futuristic education goals and objectives. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a literature study approach. Keywords in qualitative research, namely, the process of understanding, and humans. both natural phenomena and man-made phenomena. These phenomena can be activities, and the difference between one phenomenon and another. This is indicated by the results of the standard deviation which has reached the optimal level. Based on the results of the priority sequence reference, it can be determined that students are required to record microteaching practices. themselves, and upload it to YouTube and then report it to the lecturer. YouTube's selection policy is based on this platform not limiting the length of the video, so students can be as creative as possible in class.
Gender Factor in the Development of Socio-Economic Problems in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic: Threats and Risks
Authors:   Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Shaozheva Natal’ya A.
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to some socio-economic problems of modern Kabardino-Balkaria, which cannot be gender neutral. The globalization of the economy has been a powerful factor influencing adaptive gender attitudes and the positioning of women in the general system of social interactions. It is shown that today the solution of socio-economic problems in the gender dimension in Kabardino-Balkaria is influenced by the historically formed traditional division of labor between Kabardins and Balkarians, the dynamics of technological changes, which generates the division of economic sectors by gender; uncontrolled outflow of labor from the republic; disproportions in the regional sphere of employment, associated, among other things, with the female factor; marginalization of the female and male workforce, which has led to the formation of special labor markets, where it is the female segment that is characterized by lower wages with a sufficiently high level of education and professionalism. It is concluded that all the identified socio-economic problems impede the stable reproduction of the population and create threats and risks to the social security of the region.
Enhancing management performance in rapidly changing organizations: a conceptual exploration
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Razali Mohamad Azli , Din Norrina , Rezo Khairul Hidayat , Zainol Noorliza , Mohd Akhir Irina , Mohamad Saber Joesri
Published: September 2024

In today's rapidly evolving organizational landscape, effective management is crucial for survival and success. This study addresses the complex challenges managers face in dynamic environments, aiming to fill gaps in existing literature on strategies for improving management performance. Drawing on diverse secondary data sources, the research identifies key factors influencing management effectiveness, such as adaptive leadership, change management models, and the concept of learning organizations. The review highlights that successful management in rapidly changing organizations requires strategic foresight, adaptability, and a culture of innovation, amidst challenges posed by technological advancements, globalization, and workforce diversity. The findings emphasize the critical role of communication, talent management, and organizational culture in shaping effective management practices. This study enhances understanding of management in dynamic contexts, offering practical implications for both industry and academia. Future research should focus on industry-specific applications, theoretical exploration, and methodological enhancements to further advance management practices. Despite limitations associated with secondary data, this study provides valuable insights into strategies that enhance management performance, ultimately enhancing organizational resilience and competitiveness in a constantly changing environment
Resistance training voluntary to failure effects to muscle thickness and strength in overweight women
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Ismail Puteri Nur Aida , Shafee Siti Syahirah Aqilah ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Ismail Zulkifli ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Mohamed Roseli Mohd Irzat Rozaidy ,   Kompleks Sukan Tuanku Syed Putra, Kangar, Gray Stuart ,   University of Glasgow, United Kingdom, Ismail Ahmad Dzulkarnain ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis
Published: September 2024

Skeletal muscle has an often-underappreciated role in health, with low muscle strength being linked with increased risk of a range of poor health outcomes. It has been demonstrated recently that if exercise is performed voluntarily to failure, then gains in muscle mass and strength are similar regardless of the load at which exercise is performed. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of resistance training voluntary to failure on muscle thickness and strength in overweight women. Twelve overweight women (age 31 ± 8years; height 157.7 ± 4.7cm; weight 71.9 ± 8.9kg; body mass index 28.9 ± 3.2 kg m²) were recruited to the study. Resistance training involved three sessions per week for 6 weeks. Each session involved one set of nine exercises, performed at 80% of one-repetition maximum voluntary to failure. Session lasted 15-20 min. Muscle thickness (ultrasound) and muscle strength were measured at baseline and post – intervention. Resistance training resulted in a 5.2 ± 4.6% (P < 0.05) increased in muscle thickness and 31.0 ± 8.2% (P < 0.05) increased in muscle strength than baseline, respectively. Six weeks of resistance training three session per week with 20 minutes per session voluntary to failure at 80% of 1RM increases in muscle thickness and strength in overweight women.
An Associative Study: Evaluating Perceived Risk Management and Risk Perception in Physical Activity Among University Students
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Mohd Aznan Ellail Ain , Mohd Kassim Ahmad Fikri ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Nizam Edros Nornandinie ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Ahmad Mohamad Firdaus ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Zakaria Jaffry ,   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Published: September 2024

The spread of COVID-19 has underscored the critical importance of the risk management process, which is believed to significantly influence risk perception. This study aimed to explore the connection between the risk management process and risk perception concerning engagement in physical activities among students from public universities in Perlis. 390 students participated in the survey. This study used the RAFF-Q and Perception of Physical Activity Score. The data was collected through the administered questionnaire consisting of 40 items for risk management and risk perception. Statistical analysis was performed using Pearson correlation. The results unveiled a robust and significantly positive correlation, denoted by r = 0.945**, with a p-value less than 0.001. This finding implies that students in Perlis public universities widely concurred that the risk management process is associated with their risk perception, particularly in the context of engaging in physical activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study offers useful insights into the practical consequences of applying the risk management method, particularly for public and private colleges that provide fitness and physical activity programs. This research offers a thorough examination of the use of risk management programs to mitigate risk perceptions among university students, particularly during physical activities.
YouTube and Kids: Maternal Influence on Children’s Learning Experiences
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Ab. Latif Nur Afiqah , Zulkifli Che Nooryohana ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Shaari Anis ,   Universiti Sains Malaysia
Published: September 2024

Children in this digital era can learn from numerous content available on YouTube. This study delves into the influence of maternal guidance on children’s learning experiences through YouTube. By referencing Feuerstein’s Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) theory, the study seeks to uncover the various approaches mothers employ to navigate YouTube’s content, enhancing children’s learning experiences. Through qualitative research methods, specifically interviews, this investigation also aims to determine the types of knowledge children aged three to nine acquire from YouTube videos. The findings illustrate the mothers’ active participation in children’s learning - asking questions, discussing the content, singing along, providing explanations, and connecting to real life - has prepared the children to improve their cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development. The results provide important insights into the essential role of maternal involvement in shaping children’s knowledge acquisition on YouTube, with valuable implications for parents, educators, and instructional content developers.
The Determinants and Impacts of Capital Structure Complexity: A Review of Literature
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perak, Mohd Shaari Siti Nabilah , Nik Kamarudin Nik Nurul Aswani ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perak, Abdul Raman Suryani ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perak
Published: September 2024

This paper aims to provide a review of the determinants and impacts of capital structure complexity. The review covers papers from the Scopus and Web of Science databases from 2010 to 2020. A total of fifteen eligible articles were chosen for review. The search terms used “debt specialization," "debt diversification," "capital structure complexity," "debt complexity," "debt heterogeneity," and "debt concentration." We focus on the articles that discuss the determinants of capital structure complexity, the impacts of having a diversified capital structure, and the theories used to explain the relationships between them. The review indicates that capital structure complexity has significant impacts on company performance, credit rationing and future debt covenants. We conclude the review by offering a simplified diagram that shows a summary of the determinants and impacts of capital structure complexity. We hope the simplified diagram could assist future studies on capital structure complexity in different institutional contexts.
Social Support, Caregiver Burden, Quality of Life and Resilience Among Mothers with Down Syndrome Children in East Kalimantan: A Mixed Method Study
Authors:   ITKES Wiyata Husada Samarinda, Abiyoga Aries , Abdul Mulud Zamzaliza ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA
Published: September 2024

One effect of spending time with children who have Down syndrome is that parents may spend less time interacting with their surroundings. Parents' resilience and quality of life will both be impacted by this behavior. The study sought to ascertain the relationship between quality of life, resilience, carer load, and social support in mothers of children with Down syndrome. This study employed a hybrid methodology, with two phases in February and May of 2023: quantitative and qualitative. In the initial phase, 135 parents with DS children were involved. The qualitative phase involved 8 individuals after that. The quality-of-life variable has a strong correlation; however, it is correlated negatively, meaning that the variable's resilience decreases as quality-of-life increases. However, the variables measuring the burden of caring and social support show a negligible connection with a negative direction. This implies that the resilience variable decreases with increasing stress and increases with social support. Six themes surfaced in the qualitative stage in the meantime. Social support, caregiver burden, and quality of life influence the strengthening of parents who have DS children; therefore, protection service providers can consider parenting using this method as early detection in maintaining the resilience of parents who have DS children.
The Nexus Between Human Capital Efficiency and Financial Performance: A Case of Malaysian Plantation Sector
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Azman Abdul Mutalib , Badri Shah Noor Sharida ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Mohd Zulkifli Shaliza Azreen ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Ja’afar Roslan ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Muhamad Yusuf Noor Hafizha ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Shekh Zain Rozihanim ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis
Published: September 2024

This research discusses “The Impacts of Human Capital Efficiency on Financial Performance in the Malaysian Plantation Sector," which seeks to investigate the correlation between human capital efficiency and financial performance within the Malaysian plantation sector. The study employs a sample of twenty (20) Malaysian Plantation companies using STATA 14 for panel data analysis. The results demonstrate a strong correlation between human capital efficiency and financial performance. Companies that have higher human capital efficiency tend to have better financial performance, as indicated by metrics such as return on assets, asset turnover ratio, and leverage. These findings highlight the significance of efficiently overseeing and utilizing human resources to influence financial results in the plantation sector. The study focuses on the importance of investing in the development and optimization of human capital to improve financial performance. Additional research is advised to investigate other factors that may impact on this association and to evaluate the applicability of the findings to different nature of businesses and environments.
David A. Brading: la memoria pragmática
Authors: Saborit Antonio
Published: September 2024

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Turisták szálláshely preferenciáinak modellezése Fuzzy AHP és GIS módszerek kombinálásával
Authors: Mahdi Ali , Esztergár-Kiss Domokos
Published: September 2024

A turisták számára fontos kérdés, hogy az utazás során melyik szálláslehetőséget vegyék igénybe. A választás során megpróbálják azt a helyszínt megtalálni, ami leginkább megfelel a szálláshellyel szemben támasztott elvárásaiknak és egyéni igényeiknek. A döntéshozatali folyamatban nyújtanak segítséget a szerzők azzal, hogy a Fuzzy AHP és a GIS módszer ötvözésével különböző szempontok alapján értékelik a szálláslehetőségeket.
Cross-sectional survey of 43,517 dogs in the Dog Aging Project identifies owner-reported lifetime prevalence and characteristics of gastrointestinal disease
Authors: Schmid Sarah M. , Hoffman Jessica M. , Gould Emily N. , Moon Alaina , Creevy Kate E.
Published: September 2024

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the prevalence of and characteristics associated with owner-reported gastrointestinal (GI) disease in companion dogs within the US.

METHODS

Cross-sectional owner-reported survey study of 43,517 dogs enrolled in the DAP between December 26, 2019, and December 31, 2022. Dogs were grouped on the basis of having an owner-reported GI disorder (ORGID) versus not having that ORGID at any point in their history (control group). Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to estimate the association between dog characteristics and ORGIDs with prevalence ORs (PORs).

RESULTS

Of the 43,517 dogs in the DAP Pack, 30,677 (70%) had no history of ORGIDs and 12,840 (30%) had at least 1 ORGID. The most common ORGIDs included infectious diseases (7,580 of 43,517 [17%]), chronic diarrhea (1,316 [3%]), foreign bodies (1,086 [2%]), anal sac impactions (1,031 [2%]), pancreatitis (857 [2%]), inflammatory GI disease (615 [1%]), chronic vomiting (519 [1%]), and acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome (388 [1%]). Compared to controls, dogs with noninfectious ORGIDs had greater odds of having a history of being castrated (POR, 2.55; 95% CI, 2.29 to 2.85), underweight (POR, 1.58; 95% CI, 1.47 to 1.70), or fed primarily canned food (POR, 2.51; 95% CI, 2.21 to 2.85) or receiving probiotics (POR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.58 to 1.81) or nonprescription GI medications (POR, 4.06; 95% CI, 3.80 to 4.33).

CONCLUSIONS

Dog owners in the US recruited from the general public reported a high prevalence of GI disorders in their dogs. Infectious and noninfectious ORGIDs were reported with approximately equal frequency.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Dogs with ORGIDs were more likely to have a history of receiving probiotics or nonprescription GI medications, which may indicate that owners are changing lifestyle practices to accommodate these GI disorders, although future longitudinal research is needed.
A novel approach for the numerical solution of nonlinear Fredholm integral equations using Hosoya polynomial method
Authors: Mundewadi Ravikiran Ashok , Jummannaver Raju Basavaraj
Published: September 2024

In this paper, we study the graph theoretical polynomial known as the Hosoya polynomial obtained from one of the standard classes of graphs called path. Using this polynomial applied for the numerical solution of the nonlinear Fredholm integral equation, which reduces in the algebraic system of equation with collocation points, then solving this system using Newton’s iterative with the help of MATLAB, we obtain the required approximate solution. The desired results in terms of a set of continuous polynomials over a closed interval [0, 1]. Illustrative applications show the efficiency, accuracy and validity of the proposed technique.
Thermohaline convection in MHD Casson fluid over an exponentially stretching sheet
Authors: Vinod Y. , Raghunatha K.R. , Sangamesh  , Nagappanavar Suma Nagendrappa
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the thermohaline convection in MHD Casson fluid over an exponentially stretching sheet. This study has practical significance in industrial processes, materials processing, energy systems, and environmental applications. The governing equations describing the conservation for an electrically conducting fluid flow, thermal and concentration transports are considered based on the principles of mass, momentum, energy and concentration equations. Our first step involves transforming the governing nonlinear partial differential equations into a coupled nonlinear ordinary differential equations with the help of suitable similarity transformations. Second step, infinite domain [0, ∞) of the problem to a finite domain [0, 1] through a coordinate transformations. This specific choice is motivated by the wavelet's significance in the finite domain of [0, 1]. Third step, we effectively solve the resulting coupled nonlinear ordinary differential equations using the numerical Hermite wavelet method (HWM). This approach proves to be a valuable technique for obtaining significant results and insights in our study. Finally, the effect of known physical parameters on velocity, temperature and concentration are analysed through tables and graphs.
Factors Affecting Urban Housing Development in Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Chisumbe Sampa , Aigbavboa Clinton , Thwala Wellington Didibhuku , Mwanaumo Erastus
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the factors affecting urban housing development in Lusaka, Zambia, a city facing significant challenges due to rapid urbanization and a high prevalence of inadequate housing. Utilizing the Delphi method, data was collected through two iterative rounds from a panel of 10 experts to identify and evaluate 15 factors contributing to poor housing outcomes. The findings reveal that political influence, poor linkage between infrastructure investment and service delivery, lack of access to affordable housing finance, weak urban governance, and high mortgage interest rates are the key factors impeding urban housing development in Lusaka. The study recommends developing an integrated housing planning framework, tailored housing finance products for low-income earners, and promoting governance principles to enhance transparency and accountability in housing development. This research provides valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting socio-economic areas requiring intervention to achieve sustainable urban housing development.
Critical Success Barriers (CSB) to Rental Housing Policy Implementation in Urban India
Authors: Saha Debanjali , Banerji Haimanti , Kumar Umesh
Published: September 2024

Barriers to rental housing (RH) pose significant challenges to urban development in India. This study examines critical success barriers (CSBs) to implementing RH policies, offering novel insights into this underexplored area. Despite rising demand for RH, significant obstacles hinder effective policy execution. Through expert surveys with 36 respondents and RIDIT analysis, the research identifies and prioritizes 16 CSBs, categorized into Regulatory and Institutional, Economic and Market, and Infrastructure and Development groups. Key findings reveal that the most critical barriers are inflexible rental agreements, negative social attitudes, and the absence of government incentives. These interdependent barriers impact the feasibility, attractiveness, and sustainability of RH projects. Inflexible agreements limit participation, negative social attitudes hinder inclusive development, and lack of incentives reduces private investment. The study recommends revising rental agreements, providing substantial incentives to private investors, and promoting high-density development through modified zoning regulations. Emphasizing multi-level governance, stakeholder engagement, and regular policy evaluations is crucial for effective implementation. Addressing these barriers can enhance the RH sector's sustainability and scalability. This research contributes to the existing literature by providing a quantitative framework for identifying and prioritizing CSBs in the RH, offering valuable insights for policymakers, developers, and stakeholders in urban housing.
Assessing Key Factors Influencing Rental Housing Choices and Affordability for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): A Neighborhood Study in Delhi
Authors: Ekta Ekta , Dr. Prasanth Vardhan
Published: September 2024

The Economically Weaker Section (EWS) is constrained to live in slums and unauthorized colonies due to the lack of suitable housing options and affordability issues. Various factors such as building characteristics, financial constraints, and social considerations influence individuals' decisions regarding accommodation. A neighborhood in Delhi was chosen for a study to assess the importance of these factors for the EWS in rental housing. A total of 383 sample surveys were carried out to examine the socioeconomic variables and key factors influencing their choice of location, supplemented by 10 in-depth interviews to uncover hidden factors not typically found in existing literature. Principal Component Analysis was employed to identify the most crucial factors influencing accommodation choices. The study findings indicate that while the physical, locational, and economic aspects of rental housing are crucial, social factors also play a significant role. This research will offer invaluable insights to urban planners and policymakers to facilitate the provision of rental housing based on individual preferences in formulating housing policies.
Flags, Verdicts and Texts: Dissident Narratives and Literary Mandates for Re-Writing Empire
Authors: Hove Muchativugwa Liberty
Published: September 2024

Researchers theorising the intersection and intertextuality between literature and law have explored and analysed democracy, governance, and trust from diverse analytical approaches. Political and legal structures are undergoing polycrises and governance is assailed by wicked policy problems, while democratic norms and legitimacy are eroded. Trust—in all its elasticity—is increasingly polarised among groups and linked to ethnic, cultural, and place-based identities and resentments. Past and present experiences in the lace of memory show that racial categories have persisted into the postcolonial chronos, and we need to question what this means for the rhizome of democracy. New ideas and identities challenge how democracy can represent diverse groups and interests, emphasising the nourishing and symbiotic relationships between literature and law within the context of decolonising notions of global-glocal knowledge economies. Governance and legal architecture are held hostage by powerful interest groups, and axiomatic aspirations to kairos and trust in the fair distribution of wealth and resources for the institutionalisation of democracy have been enfeebled. New forms of democratic participation are emerging which challenge the concepts and premises of choice and plurality. Repeated pressures to understand major crises such as criminal and gendered violence where geopolitical instabilities weaken trust in the capacity of democratic processes have not provided acceptable and socially just verdicts. If external pressures on democratic institutions are growing, criticisms against forms of poor governance (e.g., corruption, presidential personalisation of the state, short-termism, polarisation) are also increasingly made against legal and political institutions. New expressions of distrust in flags and resistance against legal, cultural, and economic powers are immanent in literary texts. This article uses Native Son, Mating Birds, and The Trial of Dedan Kimathi to address the following question: What are the pre-requisites and co-requisites for democracy and socially just governance to flourish in legal and literary situations of heightened economic marginalisation, extreme cultural oppressions, and diminishing political legitimacy? The nexus and intersectionality between legal and literary textual structures allow for an analysis of the role and impact of social, cultural, political, and juridical reformulations in the three selected texts. I argue that the (counter)story, as interdisciplinary method, is thus tasked (and suffused) with immense possibilities.
Oncology Healthcare Professionals’ Awareness and Uptake of the Employee Assistance Programme in Three Public Healthcare Facilities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Authors: Mlaba Phindile , Ginindza Themba , Hlongwana Khumbulani
Published: September 2024

Institutional psychosocial support services have gained traction, globally, more so within the context of healthcare facilities. This is mainly due to the recognition that institutional psychosocial support services are beneficial to both employees and employers, alike. However, while these institutional psychosocial support services are important, their uptake remains relatively low. With the focus being on the employee assistance programme (EAP), this study aimed to explore the awareness and uptake of institutional psychosocial support services among oncology healthcare professionals (OHPs) in public healthcare facilities in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa. Using the interpretative phenomenological approach, the qualitative study was conducted in three public healthcare facilities that offer oncology services in KZN. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted among 31 participants who were OHPs in the three public healthcare facilities. Thematic data analysis produced two main themes and six respective sub-themes. The main themes were awareness of institutional psychosocial support services and low uptake of institutional psychosocial support services, mainly owing to adequate personal support systems, privacy and confidentiality concerns, and stigma. The study findings point to the need for stronger EAPs that are needs-based, promoted regularly, and evaluated, in public healthcare facilities. To encourage service uptake and address privacy, confidentiality and stigma concerns, innovative and non-stigmatising ways of promoting these services are required, including hybrid approaches to the provision of EAP services. The study findings can provide a valuable contribution to the continued development and strengthening of institutional psychosocial support services in public healthcare facilities.
Associations Between Early Specialization and Ice Hockey Goaltender Hip Kinematics: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Harrington Margaret S. , Hlady Courtney A. , Burkhart Timothy A.
Published: September 2024

OBJECTIVE: To compare hip kinematics between early specialized (ES) and not early specialized (NES) ice hockey goaltenders.

DESIGN: Cross-sectional study.

METHODS: Twenty-six goaltenders’ (13 ES) kinematics were quantified during common goaltending tasks (ie, butterfly drops, power and butterfly slides) performed on a slide board using Theia3D markerless technology. Maximum and minimum hip flexion, adduction, and internal rotation (IR) angles were determined, as were the concurrent hip angles in the two other planes at these positions. The groups were compared using independent t tests or Mann-Whitney U tests for discrete data and statistical parametric mapping for hip angles over time.

RESULTS: ES goaltenders had increased IR and abduction at lower flexion and less IR and abduction at higher flexion compared to NES goaltenders. Neither group reached the expected extreme ranges of flexion, adduction, or IR typically associated with mechanical bony impingement of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS).

CONCLUSION: The ES goaltenders may minimize combined flexion and IR or abduction to avoid pain in hips due to FAIS or labral tears or have adopted advantageous hip control strategies to avoid abnormal hip contact mechanics that contribute to developing these pathologies. JOSPT Open 2025;3(1):35-44. Epub 18 September 2024. doi:10.2519/josptopen.2024.0069
Fatores que contribuem para a solidão na pessoa idosa
Authors: Araújo Taciana Maria Bezerra de , Alves Karoline de Lima , Silva Antônia Lêda Oliveira , Medeiros Robson Antão de , Tura Luiz Fernando Rangel
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: Identificar as produções científicas sobre os possíveis fatores que contribuem para a solidão na pessoa idosa. Métodos: Revisão integrativa da literatura nas bases de dados Medical Literature Analysisand Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) via PubMed, SciVerseScopus (SCOPUS) Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) Via Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) e Web of Science (WoS), ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Database que identificassem a solidão em pessoas idosas nos últimos 10 anos (2012-2022). Foram utilizados os descritores “elderly” e “loneliness”. Resultados: A amostra final foi composta por 10 artigos, os quais descreveram as principais causas da solidão na pessoa idosa.  Os principais fatores foram o nível econômico, a baixa escolaridade, a idade, a falta de companhia, as doenças crônicas, o estado civil viúvo, a privação da convivência com familiares e comunidade, a ausência de filhos, a aposentadoria e o ambiente em que está inserido. Considerações finais: A solidão detém de aspectos multifatoriais. No entanto, intervenções focadas em consolidar redes de apoio social, promover e incentivar relacionamentos significativos tem um grande potencial de prevenir a solidão.
Testing gravity through the distortion of time
Authors: Castello Sveva
Published: September 2024

The accelerated expansion of the Universe might be due to modifications in the laws of gravity on very large scales. We showed that standard tests of gravity based on the observed motions of galaxies are insufficient and must be extended by including measurements of another effect: the distortion of time.
Methodological foundations of comparative literature in the works by Nikolai Toburokov
Authors: Romanova L. N.
Published: September 2024

The article investigates the main methodological approaches of Professor Nikolai Toburokov to the study of ethnic literatures of Siberia. The aim of the article is to evaluate the contribution of Professor, Dr. Sci. in Philology Toburokov in the formation of comparative literary studies in the ethnic literatures of Siberia. The study of the Professor's works led to the conclusion that his studies have formed a typologically verified system of comparative literary studies of the ethnic literatures of Siberia as a whole. His works on poetry, history of literature are considered as the development of a systematic approach in comparative literary studies from folklore-literary, intra-literary (purely national) to inter-literary interaction. In the author's opinion, Toburokov's typological system was formed from the study of the organic combination of the qualitative (ideological-content, genre-stylistic, etc.) and quantitative (phonetic-experimental, statistical) analysis of the poetic text. The "field" material - a meticulous analysis of "sounding verse" in the native languages of Siberian literatures (Yakut, Buryat, Khakass, Tuvan, and Altai literatures) - was of great importance. The Toburokov's analytical system was based on the gradual disclosure of typologically similar bases of the development of ethnic literatures: from the peculiarities of poets' artistic thinking to the instrumentation of verse
Nuclear and peripheral means of expressing the category of beingness in Kulakovsky's poetic works in the algys (blessing) genre
Authors: Sivtseva N. A.
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the study of verbs of being in the Yakut language. The relevance of this article is justified by modern approaches to the study of the Yakut language as a system consisting of multi-level means of expression, in light of studying the first literary texts in the context of genre transformations. The study was carried out based on the texts of Alexei Kulakovsky, the first Yakut poet, founder of Yakut fiction, linguist, written in the genre of algys (blessing). The article presents the results of examining the verbs of being in the works of Kulakovsky in the genre of algys (blessing) as a set of interacting means according to the principle of functional-semantic grammar “center – periphery”. The hypothesis of the study is the idea of the presence of nuclear and peripheral means of expressing the category of beingness in the poetic works of Kulakovsky in the genre of algys (blessing). The study used a continuous sampling method when forming material from text and lexicographic sources, and a descriptive method with elements of statistical analysis. The article is the first to analyze verbs as nuclear and peripheral means of expressing the category of beingness in the poetic works of Kulakovsky in the genre of algys (blessing). It was established that basic verbs, combining a group of verbs with the semantics of causation of the beginning of existence, can be classified as nuclear means of expressing the category of beingness in the Yakut language. Other verbs, having in their semantic structure a meaning that goes beyond the designation of causation of the beginning of existence, in the context of the works considered, convey the situation of the onset of the beginning of an event or phenomenon. Based on the material of the reviewed works, such verbs represent peripheral means of expressing the category of beingness in the Yakut language