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Compromised payoffs in the presence of incomplete information for supply chain applications
Authors: Suvechcha Sengupta  , Rakesh Verma
Published: February 2025

People in situation of conflict are often found to engage based on their own understanding of expected utility from the said conflict. Should people behave completely rational, they would cease to engage the moment there is visibility on one’s earnings from the conflict. However, in reality the observable patterns and trends are different given that not always are people engaging rationally. What makes this complex is the fact that many a times a person does not have the required information to be able to engage in a fair play. Distortion in communication and presence of irrationality contribute to the uncertainty present in a game. These are abundantly observed in multi agent interactions such as management of supply chains where information forms a crucial link for the success of the supply chain. This paper proposes a model for non-cooperative interaction between agents who are operating with incomplete information about their opponents. The proposed game models the belief system of the players regarding their opponent as a Markov chain and in doing so incorporates uncertainty in the form of entropy of information. The proposed model is illustrated using a single manufacturer, single supplier game. The results show that in the presence of uncertainty, players are willing to tradeoff a part of their winnings to accumulate as much information about the opponent as they seem satisfactory. This tradeoff is characterized by the fact that the players would have been worse off in the absence of this accumulated information.
Effective market hypothesis using machine learning
Authors: Niharika Pilligundla  , Yagnesh Chimpiri  , Uday Kiran Kandukoori  , Vaishnav Teja Jonnalagadda  , Shiva Shashank Pagadala
Published: February 2025

The Effective Market Hypothesis is designed to predict stock prices using Long Short Term Memory networks (LSTM), a kind of recurrent neural networks that are particularly suitable for modeling sequential and time series data. The LSTM model is designed to capture complex patterns, trends and potential market behaviours and, using historical stock price data and technical indicators, to model them, something that is often difficult in traditional statistical methods. Challenges such as market volatility, nonlinear dynamics and external factors that can have a significant impact on stock prices are also addressed. Model training and evaluation are then carried out rigorously, and the potential of LSTMs to increase the accuracy and reliability of stock price predictions is explored to deeper insights into market movements. In volatile market conditions, these findings are meant to help improve investment strategies, risk management practices, and the understanding of how machine learning techniques can be applied to financial forecasting.
Customer preferences and level of competitiveness of Calapan city public market vendors
Authors: Don Pedro Del Espiritu Lano  , Angelica Faye Yabut Hernandez  , John Patrick De Llupar Torres  , Julianne Nale Magbago  , Maria Cristina Flores Melo
Published: February 2025

The local public market is normally where small farmers sell their food, however the arrival of supermarkets and grocery stores in the province has reduced buyer traffic to the local markets. Although supermarkets are selling more local goods, the vast majority of their products remain national. This condition encourages the local market to understand client preferences and achieve competitiveness. This study explores customer preferences and vendor competitiveness in the Calapan City Public Market. Adopting a descriptive-correlational design, data were gathered from 383 customers using a researcher-developed questionnaire that examined preferences related to product, price, and place, alongside vendor competitiveness. Results showed that customers highly value product freshness, quality, local sourcing, variety, and appealing presentation. In terms of pricing, affordability, consistent pricing, and perceived value were prioritized. Accessibility, including strategic entrances/exits and sufficient market space, was also a significant preference. The findings suggest that customers’ satisfaction with products, pricing, and accessibility greatly influences the overall competitiveness of vendors and the market as a whole. Vendors have a clear route to improving their market performance and attractiveness by addressing these criteria. To increase the market's competitiveness, a number of strategic proposals are put out in light of these observations. These include fortifying relationships with regional producers, putting in place efficient inventory management systems, expanding product offerings, enhancing packaging and presentation, promoting locally sourced goods, offering customer loyalty programs, keeping prices competitive and transparent, improving market accessibility and organization, and placing a high priority on safety and first-rate customer service.
Chronic hemoptysis leading to the diagnosis of inflammatory bronchiolitis in primary sjögren's syndrome: A case report
Authors: EL houcine Elidrissi  , Aziza Yacoubi  , Naoufal Assoufi
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease primarily affecting the exocrine glands. While airway involvement and interstitial lung disease are the most common respiratory manifestations, cellular bronchiolitis remains a rare complication of SS. We present a case of Sjögren's syndrome associated with cellular bronchiolitis, revealed by chronic hemoptysis.

Observation: Case Report. A 57-year-old patient was admitted for evaluation of cellular bronchiolitis, presenting with a chronic dry cough complicated by mild hemoptysis and progressively worsening dyspnea. The diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome was confirmed based on objective and subjective xerostomia, xerophthalmia with an abnormal Schirmer test, positive antinuclear antibodies (1:320), and strongly positive anti-SSa antibodies. Chest Computed Tomography ( CT ) imaging revealed findings consistent with cellular bronchiolitis. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) demonstrated a moderate obstructive syndrome, with a forced vital capacity of 71%. The patient was treated with inhaled and systemic corticosteroids (prednisone 1 mg/kg/day), resulting in rapid clinical improvement.

Conclusion: Bronchiolar involvement in Sjögren's syndrome is often underdiagnosed and is typically associated with follicular bronchiolitis. Its prevalence varies widely. Dry cough and dyspnea are the primary symptoms of pulmonary involvement, while hemoptysis, though rare in this context, necessitates the exclusion of other differential diagnoses. High-resolution chest CT is essential for identifying distal airway involvement. Sjögren's syndrome should be considered in all patients presenting with chronic bronchiolar diseases.
Distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups among undergraduate students of allied and healthcare at Malla Reddy university, Telangana, India
Authors: Prem Kumar Essgir  , Soumya Nandagiri
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Karl Landsteiner was an Austrian scientist discovered ABO blood group system in 1900 and Rh system in 1940. Blood groups are the antigens which are present on Red blood cells (RBCs), White blood cells (WBCs), platelets and body fluids such as saliva etc. The ABO system and Rh blood group system are most important significant systems in blood transfusion.

Methodology: The study was done at School of Allied and Healthcare Sciences, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad from June to August 2024. Capillary blood was collected from each participant and tested for blood grouping by slide method.

Results: A total of 988 students were participated. Among these 304 were male and 684 were female. O Blood group was most prevalent (41.2%), followed by B (34.5%), A (18.6%) and AB (5.56%).

Conclusion: In this study, among allied healthcare students, O blood type is the most prevalent, while blood type AB is the least common in both male and female.
Neonatal mortality and vulnerable newborns in Qatar: A comparative epidemiological study of MENA women residing in Qatar and their home countries
Authors: Fawzia Alyafei  , Ashraf Soliman  , Mohamed Alkuwari  , Tawa Olukade  , Mai AlQubaisi  , Nada Soliman  , Nada Alaaraj
Published: February 2025

Objective: This study aimed to examine the distribution of newborn growth phenotypes and neonatal mortality rates (NM) among infants born to women from different Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) nationalities who gave birth in Qatar between 2016 and 2019.

Methods: A total of 62,362 livebirths were analyzed, with 35.4% born to Qatari women. Maternal age, mode of delivery, and newborn characteristics, including gender, preterm birth, low birth weight (LBW), and multiple pregnancies, were recorded for women from different MENA countries. The growth phenotypes (small for gestational age (SGA), appropriate for gestational age (AGA), and large for gestational age (LGA)) were determined, and NM rates were assessed for all nationalities. These data from Qatar were compared to the data reported on 2 occasions from the MENA countries.

Results: The study revealed a diverse distribution of newborn phenotypes across 18+ MENA nationalities. AGA babies constituted the largest group (79.2%), followed by LGA (14.6%) and SGA (6.2%). The prevalence of SGA and LBW was highest among babies born to UAE women and lowest among Syrian women. Neonatal mortality rates were relatively low across MENA nationalities in Qatar, with an overall rate of 0.25%. SGA babies exhibited the highest relative risk for NM (RR 6.3, 95% CI 4.5-8.9, p<0.001) compared to AGA babies. The addition of prematurity to any of the phenotypes (AGA, SGA, and LGA) markedly increased the risk of NM.

Conclusion: Neonatal mortality rates were significantly lower among different MENA nationalities in Qatar compared to those reported from their home countries. SGA babies showed the highest NM risk. Reducing the incidence of SGA in women from different MENA regions in Qatar compared to their home countries was associated with a significant decrease in neonatal mortality rates. These findings contributed to a better understanding of neonatal health in the region and underscored the importance of targeted interventions to improve newborn outcomes.
Collective Ijtihad Practice in Indonesia: The Role of Isbat Sessions in Addressing Legal Paradigm Differences Between Hisab-Rukyat
Authors: AM Suhar , Fitra Tasnim Rahman , Kasdi Abdurrohman , Istiqomah Khusnul , Abdurrahman Abdurrahman , Ahmad Humaira
Published: February 2025

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mempromosikan sidang isbat sebagai praktek ijtihad kolektif yang dapat menangani perbedaan paradigma hukum Hisab dan Rukyat dalam penentuan awal Ramadhan di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis kualitatif-deskriptif dengan meneropong pengamalan sidang Isbat dalam menghadapi perbedaan perbedaan paradigma hukum Hisab-Rukyat di Indonesia. Data primer menggunakan dokumen-dokumen resmi Kementerian Agama mengenai Sidang Isbat dari masa ke masa. Kemudian data dielaborasi dengan data sekunder khususnya pendapat sarjana mengenai peranan ijtihad kolektif dalam menghadapi perbedaan paradigma hukum Islam. Artikel mendapati bahwa Sidang Isbat merupakan contoh nyata dari praktik ijtihad kolektif di Indonesia, yang memadukan nilai-nilai keagamaan, ilmu pengetahuan, dan prinsip musyawarah. Perannya sangat signifikan dalam mempertemukan keragaman paradigma dan pandangan hukum masyarakat Islam di Indonesia.
Lebih lanjut, praktek sidang isbat juga berpengaruh pada aspek social-kemasyarakatan dalam memperkokoh persatuan umat Islam di tengah keragaman metode hukum dan pandangan. Artikel ini berkontribusi terhadap pengembangan keilmuan hukum islam untuk menjadi rujukan akademisi pada isu terkait.
Systematic Literature Review Keberlangsungan Usaha Dalam UMKM : Tinjauan Sistematis
Authors: Sri Ayem  , Reni Listyawati  , Nanda Rachma Hernindya  , Rifki Darmawan  , Wito Febrian
Published: February 2025

This study reviews recently published scientific literature on business sustainability and Business Sustainability. Through a systematic review, we compiled and analyzed relevant literature to identify an in-depth understanding of business continuity and Business Sustainability. This research method involves identifying key articles through academic databases and preparing a literature synthesis. The main findings include a positive relationship between business continuity and thoughtful Business Sustainability in the context of business decision making and business planning. The research uses the SLR approach in journals published in 2018 and 2023, there are 50 indexed journals. Furthermore, business continuity and Business Sustainability are proven to be significant mediating factors in connecting business and business. The results of this analysis provide in-depth insight for stakeholders, including business practitioners, educators and policy makers, about the importance of developing financial literacy and how it can mediate changes in financial behavior that support business sustainability. Practical implications and recommendations for future research are also discussed. Thus, this research provides a solid conceptual foundation for a holistic understanding of the relationship between financial literacy, financial behavior and business sustainability.
Pengaruh Kompetensi, Profesinalisme dan Perilaku Auditor Terhadap Pemanfaatan Teknologi Artificial Intelligence (AI) dan Efektivitas Pelaksanaan Audit
Authors: Gusti Chania Raafi Iradati  , Tri Ratnawati
Published: February 2025

This study aims to investigate the influence of competence, professionalism, and auditor behavior on the utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and the effectiveness of financial audit implementation among auditors in Public Accounting Firms (KAP) in Surabaya. The research seeks to explore how these aspects interact and impact the quality of audits. The study was conducted at Public Accounting Firms in Surabaya, with a sample of 60 auditors. Hypothesis testing in the research employed analysis using the SmartPLS 3.0 application, incorporating outer model and inner model tests. This research is expected to make a significant contribution to the accounting and audit literature by exploring the dynamics between human and technological factors in the context of financial audit. Furthermore, the results of this study can serve as a foundation for Public Accounting Firms (KAP) and regulators to design policies and training programs that support the more effective integration of AI technology into audit practices.
Pengaruh Penerapan Kinerja Lingkungan, Biaya Lingkungan, Pengungkapan Lingkungan dan Ukuran Perusahaan Terhadap Profitabilitas Perusahaan Manufaktur Yang Terdaftar di BEI Tahun 2018-2022
Authors: Nurul Fahira Hi Muhamad Saleh  , Meliana  , Zulkifli Abu
Published: February 2025

This study aims to determine the effect of the application of environmental performance, environmental costs, environmental disclosure and company size on the profitability of manufacturing companies listed on the IDX in 2018-2022 This study uses quantitative methods using secondary data. Data collection techniques use purposive sampling techniques. The model used in this study is multiple linear regression using SPSS as an analysis tool. The results of hypothesis testing in this study show that environmental performance and environmental disclosure have no effect on profitability. Meanwhile, environmental costs and company size have a significant effect on profitability in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange
Pengaruh Desentralisasi Fiskal, IPM, Panjang Jalan Terhadap Kemiskinan di Papua
Authors: Anita Kusumawati  , Lilis Siti Badriah  , Agus Arifin
Published: February 2025

Poverty is an important problem for each country, both developed and developing countries, including Indonesia. The government continues to strive to reduce poverty levels through various mechanisms such as fiscal decentralization, human capital development and infrastructure development. In Indonesia, Papua is an area that has the highest poverty conditions in Indonesia. This research uses panel data consisting of the provinces of Papua and West Papua for the period 2008-2022. The analysis technique used is panel data regression. The results of the analysis show that special autonomy funds have a positive effect on poverty, HDI and regional spending have a negative effect on poverty. DBH, DAU, DAK, and road length have no effect on poverty levels. The implication of this research is the need to optimize the realization of transfer funds and increase infrastructure development so that it can reduce poverty levels.
Implikasi Kompensasi dan Motivasi terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada CV. Jaya Mandiri Perkasa
Authors: R. Memet R. Mustafa Sabarna  , Aldy Santo Hegiarto
Published: February 2025

HR play a significant part in the outcome of organization objectives, in light of the fact that the progress of an organization can't be isolated from every one of the jobs of individuals engaged with it. In this study specialists utilized an enlightening examination procedure Subjective exploration stresses quality however comes from interviews, direct perception and other related official reports. Subjective exploration is likewise more worried about the interaction perspective than the outcomes got. This is due to the fact that observing the process will reveal the relationship between the parts being studied much more clearly. This examination is centered around the factors of pay (X1) and Inspiration (X2) on execution at CV.Jaya Mandiri Perkasa which plans to figure out the pay and inspiration that exists in the company.The consequences of the meeting show that workers effectively give productive info and ideas in regards to the improvement of the vehicle armada and administrations at the organization. The execution of enhancements in view of worker ideas is supposed to emphatically affect functional productivity and consumer loyalty, which thus can uphold the development and positive standing of the organization. According to the findings of the study, it is possible to draw the conclusion that CV Jaya Mandiri Perkasa has provided employees with adequate compensation and good motivation, as well as fellow workers and supervisors who have provided employees with mutual respect and good communication, which portrays the workplace in a positive light and makes employees feel at ease.
Personal Branding Mua Nina Make Up pada Media Sosial Instagram @nhrl.n
Authors: Nina Herlina  , Aldy Santo Hegiarto
Published: February 2025

MUA offers a variety of make up models through social media, especially Instagram and Facebook, as part of their personal branding. The purpose of this research is to find out the Personal Branding built by MUA Nina Make Up on Social Media Instagram and Facebook @Nhrl.n. Researchers used qualitative research methods with a descriptive approach. The data obtained are from interviews, observation, documentation and literature. While the data analysis technique is by data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, and data validity testing using source triangulation. The results of the study that MUA Nina Make Up is said to form personal branding using the theory of personal branding concepts from Montoya, namely, specialization: Creating an attractive makeup look, maintaining product quality, and being responsive to consumer needs. Leadership: striving to always meet the needs and trust of consumers. Personality:  Being friendly and comfortable. Distinction: unique and flawless makeup look. Appearance: Showing a professional attitude. Harmony and consistency: maintaining make-up quality. Nina's good name is maintained through excellent service and positive customer testimonials.
Peran Gaya Kepemimpinan dan Budaya Organisasi dengan Kinerja Karyawan di CV. Zinnia Indonesia
Authors: Nur Apriyani  , Aldy Santo Hegiarto
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study was to see the impact of leadership style and organizational culture on employee performance at CV.Zinnia Indonesia. The informants used in this study were 3 informants who met the criteria. The results of the study outline that leadership style and organizational culture have a significant impact on employee performance. The leadership style and organizational culture that exists at CV. Zinnia Indonesia is not efficient enough to improve employee performance. With the findings in this study, the leadership style and organizational culture at CV. Zinnia Indonesia to make company policies that can maintain indicators of the role of leadership style and organizational culture.
Pengaruh Kepuasan Kerja dan Dukungan Organisasi yang Dirasakan terhadap Niat untuk Tinggal Dimediasi Komitmen Organisasi
Authors: Wiwit Lusiana  , Siti Mujanah  , Achmad Yanu Alif Fianto
Published: February 2025

Job satisfaction is one thing that triggers the intention to continue working at a company. This research investigates the influence of job satisfaction and perceived organizational support on organizational commitment. Also investigate whether organizational commitment is a good mediator. This study conducted a survey of employees at PT Wangta Agung Surabaya. Using a purposive sampling method with sample criteria being employees who had worked for at least 1 year, 94 respondents were obtained. The data was then analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling. The findings show that job satisfaction and perceived organizational support make a positive contribution to organizational commitment. Research also proves that organizational commitment mediates the relationship between job satisfaction and perceived organizational support on employee intention to stay. This study contributes to understanding employee behavior by using the framework of Organizational Commitment and Intention to Stay in service companies, which can also be applied to other public companies.
Analisis Pengaruh Kurs, Tingkat Inflasi, dan FDI terhadap Ekspor Ikan Tuna Indonesia ke Amerika Serikat Tahun 1990-2020
Authors: Keren Hapukh Frederica Sasabone  , Anak Agung Bagus Putu Widanta
Published: February 2025

Exports are one of the main factors in a country's economic growth, including Indonesia. Indonesian tuna fish exports are one of the leading export commodities marketed in international trade and have a positive impact on the national economy. This research aims to analyze the simultaneous influence of the exchange rate, inflation rate, and FDI on Indonesian tuna exports to the United States and to analyze the influence of the exchange rate, inflation rate, and FDI partially on Indonesian tuna exports to the United States. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of data analysis show that the exchange rate, inflation rate and FDI simultaneously have a significant effect on the value of Indonesian tuna exports to the United States in 1990-2020. Partially, the exchange rate has a positive and significant effect on the value of Indonesian tuna exports to the United States. Meanwhile, the level of inflation and FDI do not have a negative and partially significant effect on the value of Indonesian tuna exports to the United States.
Dampak Resiliensi Finansial, Makroekonomi, dan Leverage terhadap Harga Saham Syariah Indonesia di Jakarta Islamic Index (JII) Tahun 2020–2022
Authors: Rio Duana Putra  , Hwihanus Hwihanus
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to determine and evaluate the impact of leverage, macroeconomic conditions, and financial resilience on the price of Indonesian sharia stocks listed on the Jakarta Islamic Index (JII) during COVID-19 in 2020–2022. This study took a quantitative approach to its methodology. Purposive sampling is the method used to acquire the data, and 19 companies registered with JII between 2020 and 2022 comprise the total. The PLS-SEM method was used to conduct the test, and Smart PLS 3.0 statistical software was used. The study's findings demonstrate that leverage, macroeconomics, and financial resilience all have a negative impact on stock prices.
The Influence of Financial Performance on Firm Value with Dividend Policy as a Moderating Variable
Authors: Nuryaman Nuryaman  , Nur Hasanah
Published: February 2025

This study aims to use dividend policy as a moderator to analyse the relationship between financial performance and business value. Utilising a quantitative methodology, this research takes a descriptive and verificative approach. All coal businesses trading on the IDX between 2019 and 2022 make up the study population. This study employed a purposive sampling strategy with predetermined criteria to choose 12 businesses for analysis, yielding 48 observations. The data used in this study is secondary data obtained from the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange at www.idx.co.id. Methods for gathering information include documenting and reviewing existing publications. Using Eviews 9 software, data is processed and analysed using methods such as panel data regression analysis, multiplecollinearity and heteroscedasticity tests, t-tests and F-tests for hypothesis testing, and study of the coefficient of determination. This study found that: (1) firm value is affected by liquidity; (2) firm value is not affected by leverage; (3) firm value is affected by profitability; (4) dividend policy cannot moderate the relationship between liquidity and firm value; (5) dividend policy can moderate the relationship between leverage and firm value; and (6) dividend policy cannot moderate the relationship between profitability and firm value.
Pengaruh Kejenuhan Kerja, Konflik Kerja, dan Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Turnover Intention pada Karyawan UMKM Azalea Food
Authors: Nazillah Layla Nur K  , Siska Fajar Kusuma
Published: February 2025

This study aims to determine the influence of work saturation, work conflict, and work motivation on turnover intention among Azalea Food  employees. The research method used in this research is the survey method. Data collection uses direct observation and distribution of questionnaires in the field related to the research object. The population in this study were employees at Azalea Food. The sample in this research were employees at Azalea Food, which numbered 30 employees. This sampling used the saturated sampling method. The results of research using multiple linear regression analysis showed that partially work saturation, work conflict and work motivation had a significant positive effect on turnover intention among Azalea Food employees. Apart from that, simultaneously work burnout, work conflict, and work motivation have a significant positive effect on turnover intention among Azalea Food employees.
Juridical Analysis of The Crime of Theft Committed Jointly by Members of The TNI
Authors: Gea Alex Sokhian , Sihotang Lesson , Sinaga Jusnizar
Published: February 2025

The criminal act of livestock theft causes material losses and impacts the social and economic lives of farmers. Livestock theft is driven by environmental factors, lack of legal awareness, economic conditions, opportunities, and other social factors. This study aims to analyze the enforcement of the law applicable in handling cases of livestock theft committed by members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and to determine the sanctions imposed on TNI members involved in livestock theft to provide punishment and assess its implications for the image of the TNI. The research method used is a normative legal approach, which involves an in-depth examination of the issue by collecting library data and analyzing it to draw conclusions. The data analysis applied is descriptive analysis to interpret qualitative data, where the researcher uses materials such as legislation, court decisions, journals, and books. The findings of this study reveal that the criminal act of theft committed collectively by TNI members is regulated under Article 363 paragraph (1) 1 in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) of the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP) and Article 126 of the Military Penal Code (KUHPM). The Military Court has the authority to try TNI members who commit criminal acts based on Article 9 of Law No. 31 of 1997, taking into account violations of military honor under Article 126 of the Military Penal Code, which relates to its implications for the image of the TNI.
Laveno Street Houses by Marco Zanuso. An Outstanding Experiment in Lightweight Prefabrication
Authors: Conca Giovanni
Published: February 2025

The paper focuses on one of the most interesting experiences in Italy about light prefabrication, developed by the Milanese architect and designer Marco Zanuso (1916-2001), a major protagonist at the national level in the debate on building industrialisation, together with the company FEAL (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Leghe), an important Italian enterprise developing steel construction systems and producing aluminium building components. In the first half of the 1960s, Zanuso experimented with the VAR/M3 prefabricated system produced by FEAL for school buildings and tested its application to two housing complexes in Milano. Using this system, Zanuso built two apartment complexes, both in Milano: one at Laveno Street (1960-1963) and the other at Solaroli Street (1965-1967), now Coari Street. The first of these two projects is especially significant for its experimental approach and the formal result achieved, which was favourably received by critics at the time but is still little studied today.
Raymond Camus’ First Building Sites in Le Havre, 1949-1953. A Testing Ground Before Conquering the World
Authors: Solopova Natalya
Published: February 2025

In just six years, the French engineer Raymond Camus achieved remarkable success. In 1950, he initiated the production of concrete panels in an abandoned warehouse at the port of Le Havre. By 1956, he signed a contract to export his heavy prefabrication system to the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). The article describes Raymond Camus’ pioneering projects in Le Havre. Between 1949 and 1953, Camus constructed 10 apartment buildings and 65 detached houses, employing his heavy prefabrication system. In 1949, he leased a disused hangar at the port of Le Havre to establish his workshop for casting concrete panels. The initial panels were crafted manually by unskilled laborers and transported by semi-trailer to the construction site of slot 17, where the first residential building utilizing the Camus system was assembled. Raymond Camus developed a comprehensive process, from producing panels in the workshop and their transportation to the construction site to assembling them into buildings. Within just nine months, Raymond Camus’s firm succeeded in assembling the first residential building made from prefabricated panels. The construction efficiency quickly garnered a strong reputation for both Raymond Camus and his technology. Subsequently, he was commissioned to develop slot 21. His growing experience led to the construction of two more apartment blocks for the French railway company (SNCF – Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français) and several single-family homes, further refining his techniques in both panel manufacturing and their technical design.
Post-World War II Prefabrication and Industry in Central-Southern Italy: Two Case Studies, in Campania and Lazio
Authors: Mornati Stefania , Greco Laura , Spada Francesco
Published: February 2025

The paper presents two emblematic examples located at the extremes of the most significant phases of building industrialization in Italy. The first example, in Campania, is the Pozzi Ginori complex in Sparanise (1960-1963) by Luigi Figini and Gino Pollini; the second, in Lazio, is the IBM Italia factory in Santa Palomba (1979-1984) by Marco Zanuso. These industrial complexes both belonged to a program for the industrial development of the most disadvantaged socio-economic areas in Italy. These two industrial plants, resulting from studies by well-known designers, represent the transition from formal and technological experimentation to an adaptation to standard production. They involve the whole project and the construction site and are characterized by the concentration of various innovative aspects, such as the treatment of finishing materials and a sophisticated relationship between building typology and landscape context.
On the dynamic nonlinearity characterization for ultra-wideband devices
Authors:   Institute of High Current Electronics of Russian Academy of Sciences (Siberian Branch) 634055, Russia, Tomsk, Akademichesky prosp., 2/3, Semyonov E.V. , Nazarov M.A. ,   Institute of High Current Electronics of Russian Academy of Sciences (Siberian Branch) 634055, Russia, Tomsk, Akademichesky prosp., 2/3, Poltorykhin K.M. ,   Institute of High Current Electronics of Russian Academy of Sciences (Siberian Branch) 634055, Russia, Tomsk, Akademichesky prosp., 2/3
Published: February 2025

It is shown that the known system of characteristics obtained for ultra-wideband nonlinear dynamical devices in the form of characteristic functions of a nonlinear recursive filter does not ensure a separate representation of the static and dynamic nonlinearity of the device. A new characteristic of the dynamic nonlinearity for ultra-wideband devices is proposed, which is defined as the ratio of the capacitive element charge to the current through the resistive element (according to the equivalent circuit of the filter). It is demonstrated that dividing the charge of the capacitive element by the dependence of the resistive current on the output voltage eliminates the effect of the static nonlinearity of the device on the proposed dynamic nonlinearity characteristic. In its meaning, this characteristic of dynamic nonlinearity approximately corresponds to the time constant of the RC-circuit equivalent to the device. It has been analytically shown that at the absence of nonlinear distortions in the object’s dynamical (memory) subsystem, the time constant of the equivalent RC-circuit does not depend on the output voltage of the object. Such characteristic allows simple normalization and observation of small nonlinear distortions in a wide range of signal amplitudes. The application of the proposed characteristic of dynamic nonlinearity is demonstrated on the example of a three-stage power amplifier. It is shown that for the selected example, the separately characterized dynamic nonlinearity has a value comparable to the static nonlinearity.
Technology integration in indigenous schools without Internet access
Authors: Rocha-Castillo Sofía , Pasquel-López Cynthia , Heredia-Escorza Yolanda
Published: February 2025

Evidence indicates that the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education improves knowledge acquisition, reduces socioeconomic disparities, fosters autonomous learning, and develops problem-solving and collaboration skills. Teachers and their professional development play a crucial role in facilitating an effective process and redefining perceptions of ICT in education. The study aimed to examine the implementation of a technological integration initiative in rural, indigenous, bilingual, and multi-grade elementary schools in Chiapas. The study used an action research approach and considered a social intervention. The participants were 166 students from 1-6 grades of primary school, some in single grade, others in multi-grade, and six teachers. We use a variety of action research techniques: participant observation, active listening, in-depth interviews, and teacher surveys. The results suggest that the acceptance and application of educational technology vary among teachers, showing an inconsistent level of adoption at the pedagogical level. It was revealed that, although the integration of technological tools in pedagogical practices tends to be positively accepted, in this case, it has not been fully assimilated with the ease, naturalness, and enthusiasm expected in its daily application. The implementation of this initiative demonstrates the importance of adapting educational innovation projects to the specific needs and characteristics of communities to develop culturally relevant projects.
Diagnóstico empírico de tuberculosis pancreática: Caso clínico
Authors: Téllez-Fina Carolina , Rico-Juri Juan Manuel
Published: February 2025

Introducción. La tuberculosis pancreática es una entidad clínica rara, frecuentemente confundida con carcinoma pancreático por sus síntomas inespecíficos. Aunque la presentación típica de la tuberculosis es pulmonar, puede diseminarse por vía hematógena a órganos abdominales, incluyendo el páncreas. El diagnóstico oportuno es crucial para evitar intervenciones innecesarias y proporcionar un tratamiento adecuado.
Caso clínico. Se describe el caso de un hombre de 43 años, con historia de dolor pleurítico tratado como neumonía, quien adicionalmente presentó dolor en epigastrio e hipocondrio izquierdo de seis meses y pérdida de peso no intencional significativa. Las imágenes diagnósticas revelaron trombosis de la vena esplénica y múltiples anomalías pulmonares.
Resultados. Debido a una evolución clínica insatisfactoria, se decidió realizar un lavado broncoalveolar, en el que se aisló Mycobacterium tuberculosis, y una tomografía de abdomen, que mostró lesiones nodulares e inflamación severa en páncreas, apoyando el diagnóstico de tuberculosis pancreática. El tratamiento incluyó un régimen antituberculoso tetraconjugado. A lo largo del tratamiento, se evidenció mejoría clínica significativa, con disminución de la sintomatología y la inflamación pancreática, con lo que se evitaron intervenciones quirúrgicas innecesarias.
Conclusiones. A pesar de que la presentación clínica más frecuente de la tuberculosis es pulmonar, este caso mostró un compromiso miliar, con afectación de órganos abdominales, que se manifestó con síntomas inespecíficos, como dolor abdominal y pérdida de peso. Las imágenes diagnósticas, junto con los cultivos microbiológicos, resultaron cruciales para hacer un diagnóstico preciso. Este caso subraya la importancia de considerar la tuberculosis pancreática entre los diagnósticos diferenciales, especialmente en pacientes inmunosuprimidos o aquellos con síntomas abdominales inespecíficos.
Influence of the First Decade of the Athens Journal of Sports
Authors: Knudson Duane
Published: February 2025

This study documented the indexing and citations to the first decade of articles published by the Athens Journal of Sports (AJSPO) in Google Scholar, with confirmatory secondary analysis of summary data from Dimensions and OpenAlex database services. A wide variety of articles have been published, with most focus on the business and behavioral/humanities aspects of sports. AJSPO has nearly complete indexing of published articles in these free database services. Article usage is strong in all three databases with median total citations and citation rate similar or better than new journals in the kinesiology/exercise and sport science field. AJSPO has a typical percentage of uncited articles in Google Scholar relative to many journals and contributes research primarily in the categories of the business, behavioral/ humanities, and analytics/coaching aspects of sports.
Keywords: bibliometrics, database, impact, knowledge, research, subject category
A Toolkit for Faith Leaders Facing Crisis and Division
Authors: Beckerman Sarah , Kubin Emily , Gray Kurt , Ramsey Jasmine , Milofsky Alison
Published: February 2025

The ALRM Framework offers practical guidance for faith leadersnavigating crises and divisions within their congregations. Centeredaround four key steps—Assess, Listen, Respond, and Maintain—thistoolkit equips leaders with trauma-informed strategies to address andmitigate conflict effectively. It emphasizes understanding trauma asan external issue and a personal and communal experience that profoundlyshapes reactions and interactions during crises.Using the ALRM Framework, leaders can foster environments wheremembers feel heard and supported, countering the tendencies towardpolarization that often exacerbate crises. This approach encouragesactive engagement across divides, challenging leaders to build bridgeseven when withdrawing feels easier. Importantly, the frameworkhelps leaders recognize how competing perceptions of harm andmorality drive divisions, providing tools to navigate these perceptionsthoughtfully.Faith leaders can apply tailored actions from the framework to promotehealing, facilitate open dialogue, and maintain ongoing support,enhancing community resilience in facing adversities.This toolkit was developed collaboratively by Beyond Conflict (contributor:Jasmine Ramsey), the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding(contributors: Dr. Kurt Gray and Dr. Emily Kubin), and the OneAmerica Movement (contributor: Sarah Beckerman). Dr. Alison Milofskyalso served as a subject matter expert and provided a pedagogicalframework for the toolkit. This collaborative approach leveragespartners’ expertise and experience to develop a toolkit highlightinghow social psychology and neuroscience drive toxic polarization, puttingtheory into practice and refining theory based on practice.The partners extend their gratitude to New Pluralists for funding andsupporting this project.
Is it Worth the Hustle? A Multi-Country Replication of the Effort Moralization Effect and an Extension to Generational Differences in the Appreciation of Effort
Authors: Tissot Tassilo , Roth Leopold Helmut Otto
Published: February 2025

Inferring moral character of individuals is an adaptive need for social decision-making. The effort moralization effect describes the finding that people who exert more effort in a task are seen as more moral, even if higher effort does not enhance the outcome (e.g., higher performance or better quality). We replicated this effect, based on Celniker et al. (2023, Study 6), in countries not yet investigated (Germany and Mexico). Further, drawing on discussions around workforce participation (see ‘great resignation’ or ‘quiet quitting’) criticizing the lower work ethic of younger individuals (e.g., the so-called Gen Z), we tested whether (ineffective) effort is moralized less in younger individuals. Our findings support the generalizability of effort moralization to Germany and Mexico, yet point to heterogeneity in effect strength. However, our findings do not support the hypothesis that effort moralization increases with age. We discuss further implications and limitations of these findings and suggest avenues for future research on effort moralization.Keywords:
Entirely Online Automatic Digital Integrated Circuits Design using HDL in Colab and Gemini AI
Authors: TEO Tee Hui
Published: February 2025

This paper shares an experience using online Hardware Description Language (HDL) design, explicitly utilizing Google Colab and the coding assistant Gemini. We explore a structured methodology for HDL design that transitions from manual coding in Verilog and SystemVerilog to an AI-assisted approach, highlighting the advantages and challenges encountered along the way. Through a series of experiments, we demonstrate the effectiveness of this method for both educational and practical applications in digital integrated circuit design.
Fractal, Dynamic Calabiau Manifolds, and Unified Framework for Spacetime Evolution: An Interdisciplinary Exploration from the Hodge Conjecture to Brane Cosmology
Authors: zhou changzheng , zhou ZIQING
Published: February 2025

This paper proposes a unified framework to describe the multiscale fractal structure of spacetime by integrating the geometric evolution of dynamic Calabi-Yau manifolds, the rigid metric of fractal dimensions, and brane cosmology. Utilizing the modified weighted Hausdorff metric R∗(F) and dynamic modulus parameter equations, we derive an inverse relationship between the fractal dimension DH and dark energy density. Theoretical predictions are validated through cold atom simulations, fractal superconductivity experiments, and numerical compactification calculations. Key findings include: 1. The evolution of fractal dimensions from the Planck to cosmological scales satisfies the renormalization group equation: β(DH) = −0.22DH(3−DH)· 1+ 1 4 ln DH 3 ; 2. Volume fluctuations of dynamic Calabi-Yau manifolds explain residual noise in LIGO-Virgo gravitational wave spectra; 3. The coexistence of fractal dimensions DH = 3,4,6 arises from the nested fractal structure of brane cosmology. This study provides new mathematical tools and experimental paradigms for the physical realization of the Hodge conjecture.
Developing a Comprehensive Productivity Model for the NHS: A Quantitative and Theoretical Analysis
Authors: Adamou Marios
Published: February 2025

Productivity in the NHS has long been a critical concern for policymakers, given the increasing demand for healthcare services, workforce shortages, and financial constraints. The 2025/26 NHS Priorities and Operational Planning Guidance sets a 4% productivity improvement target, yet it lacks a detailed methodological framework for measuring or achieving this goal. Current NHS productivity assessments predominantly rely on input-output ratios, which fail to capture the complexities of modern healthcare delivery, the impact of workforce efficiency, technological advancements, and variations in patient complexity.This paper develops a quantitative NHS productivity model based on economic production theory, integrating labour, capital, service volume, efficiency metrics, and quality-adjusted outputs. Using a Cobb-Douglas production function, this model accounts for interactions between different healthcare inputs and total factor productivity (TFP). By incorporating both quantitative and qualitative performance measures, the model provides a more accurate and policy-relevant approach to evaluating NHS productivity.The analysis highlights that simplistic productivity measures, such as those used in NHS policy documents, lack the granularity required for evidence-based decision-making. The proposed framework allows for empirical estimation of NHS efficiency, providing valuable insights for policymakers, healthcare managers, and economists. This study advocates for a structured, data-driven approach to productivity measurement, enabling NHS leaders to optimise resource allocation, improve workforce planning, and leverage technological innovations effectively.By moving beyond generic policy directives, this model aims to establish a rigorous analytical foundation for NHS productivity measurement, ensuring that productivity gains are achieved through genuine efficiency improvements rather than short-term activity increases.
Faster when Fed: Satiated Individuals Inhibit (Food) Pictures Better Than Words
Authors: van den Hoek Ostende Mechteld Maria , Schwarz Ulrike , Gawrilow Caterina , Kaup Barbara , Svaldi Jennifer
Published: February 2025

In line with dual system models, it is often hypothesized that overeating occurs in tandem with lowered inhibitory control. Although there are some merits to this theory, the way (food) cues are represented, and how they influence inhibitory control, are not yet understood. Here, participants who fasted 12+ hours, or who ate within the previous 2 hours completed a stop-signal task with modal (pictures) and amodal (words) stimuli. In Study 1, there was a significant Group × Modality interaction which indicated that satiated, but not fasted individuals show better inhibitory capacity for modal relative to amodal stimuli. In line with previous theories, we also found evidence for better inhibitory control for satiated compared to fasted individuals, albeit for modal stimuli only. In Study 2, we additionally used non-food stimuli to test whether these effects were food-specific. While we were able to replicate the group by modality interaction, we did not find evidence for food specificity. Furthermore, the inhibitory advantage of satiated individuals compared to fasted individuals was not replicated. In all, we were able to show that metabolic state and stimulus type interact in their effect on inhibitory control in two pre-registered studies. These findings suggest that information of particular modalities is processed in distinct ways, depending on state factors.