bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An analysis of the Relationship between Stress and Smoking Behavior among the Youth in the Indian Medical Colleges
Authors: Ahmed Ali Ajmal Pasha  , Syeda Shaher Banu
Published: February 2025

The present study was conducted to check the smoking prevalence among the students. The purpose of the present study was to explore and analyze factors associated with smoking behavior among college students. The main objective of the research was to check the impact of stress on smoking behavior, to check the impact of peer smokers on smoking behavior of youth. To check the impact of attitude toward smoking among college students, to check the correlation between stress and addiction towards smoking, to check that how availability and affordability were playing role in smoking behavior. The present study was conducted in one private college i.e., Deccan Medical College Hyderabad, India. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select the sample from the whole population. Total numbers of respondents were 30. The questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. In the current study, the data were analyzed using “Statistical Package for Social sciences (SPSS) program.
Effect of obesity on the Health and Quality of life in Late Adolescents
Authors: Raghavan Rigashy , Mushrmita Almas Yumna , Sheikh Maaida , Kamal Alramah Alyaa , Sekhar Kar Subhranshu , Dube Rajani , Goud Bellary Kuruba Manjunatha
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Obesity in children and adolescents is a serious public health issue. It is on a rise due to sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy dietary habits. As these individuals are at higher risk of like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, it is crucial to educate them at this stage of life. Education and interventions at this stage can prevent long-term complications. This study aims to understand the effect of obesity on the health and quality of life in late adolescents through a survey. Materials and Methods: This study involves 17-20-year-old adolescents, selected using a multistage sampling method. Divided into four age groups, students aged 17, 18, 19, and 20 were selected and invited into the study. Results and discussion: A total of 262 students participated in the survey, the majority being from RAKCOMS (69.4%), 19 years of age (42.7%), females (73. 2%), and Asians (52%). Adolescents who were obese had significantly worse self-reported health (OR: 3.29; 95% CI: 1.46-7.43) including walking, running, lifting, participating in sports, and doing household chores, although most of the restriction was reported in lifting a weight. Obese individuals are also significantly likely to have psychological effects (OR: 1.32; 95% CI: 1.04- 1.63), like sadness (23%) followed by anger (20.6%). Among the academic parameters, obese individuals were more likely to forget things and have difficulty concentrating on studies, but it is not statistically significant (p=.07). Conclusion: Adolescents with obesity had worse self-reported health, including physical limitations, psychological effects, and social limitations. There is a need for preventive strategies and interventions in obese individuals to prevent long-term complications.
Triggering Green Manufacturing through Green Resources and Green Technology towards Sustainability and the Moderating Role of Environmental Regulation
Authors: Wang Xiaofeng , Huang Weidong , Muhammad Saim Shaikh , Fayaz Ahmad Sayed , Sarhan Nadia , Mahrous Awwad Emad
Published: February 2025

Achieving sustainability is one of the critical challenges of the 21st century. This study examines the relationships of green resources and green technology with green manufacturing towards sustainability. It also investigates how environmental regulations moderate these relationships. The theoretical framework is based on command-and-control theory, resource-based theory, sustainable manufacturing frameworks and 4R theory. This study employs quantitative research methodology and uses partial least square structural equation modelling was used for the data analysis. Data was collected through Likert scalebased questionnaire from 600 respondents including engineers and managers of the manufacturing units in China and Pakistan. Purposive sampling technique was used for the selection of respondents. The finding shows that green resources and green technology have positive relationships with green manufacturing with a beta 0.331, t-statistics 4.249, and pvalue 0.000; and a beta 0.468, t-statistics 6.335, and p-value 0.000 respectively. Similarly, green manufacturing also has a positive and significant relationship with sustainability with a beta 0.610, t-statistics 7.634, and p-value 0.000. The research findings also reveal that environmental regulations play a moderating role in the relationships between green resources and green technology with green manufacturing with a beta 0.323, t-statistics 8.623, and pvalue 0.000; and a beta 0.203, t-statistics 11.364, and p-value 0.000 respectively. The findings provide useful insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers to enhance the efficacy of sustainability initiatives in the manufacturing sector using green manufacturing as a tool. Furthermore, it also helps in the advancement of sustainable development goals (SDG-7, SDG9, SDG-12, SDG-13).
The Role of Participatory Leadership in Achieving Quality Education in Educational Institutions: An Analytical Study
Authors: Mahmud Sufiah , Mohdar Wafaa
Published: February 2025

This research aims to study the role of participatory leadership in achieving quality education in educational institutions. It also seeks to reveal the degree of application of this leadership in educational institutions, with a focus on the most important challenges facing the application of participatory leadership in educational institutions. The research was limited to the desk study and relied on the descriptive analytical approach, where previous studies were analyzed that dealt with participatory leadership and its positive role from multiple aspects: (achieving job satisfaction, achieving institutional excellence, effective decision-making, building a culture of quality), and studies that addressed the obstacles to implementing participatory leadership. Since one of the principles of quality is employee participation, studies were addressed in the quality of education to reveal the role of leadership in achieving quality in educational institutions. The results showed that the degree of application of participatory leadership was high in some educational institutions, and that participatory leadership plays a role in enhancing job satisfaction and motivating teachers, which raises the quality of education, and contributes to building a culture of quality by empowering workers and involving them in decisions, and supports the effectiveness of decision-making, which improves the quality of education, and plays a role in achieving institutional excellence and increasing administrative efficiency. The obstacles were represented by the lack of a culture of participatory leadership, the weakness of the cooperative work environment, the abundance of teaching and administrative burdens that limit teachers' participation, the weakness of leaders' conviction of the importance of participation, and the lack of training of leaders on modern leadership trends. The most important recommendations were to conduct more studies to enhance knowledge in this field and intensify training programs on participatory leadership, focusing on involving competent workers in planning and decision-making.
Protection of Heirs' Rights from the Actions of a Patient in Their Final Illness in Islamic Sharia and French Law: A Comparative Study
Authors: Abuishkewa Abdulghani
Published: February 2025

This study examines the restrictions imposed on the dispositions of a terminally ill patient to safeguard the rights of heirs, comparing Islamic law and French law. In Islamic jurisprudence, terminal illness limits financial capacity, prohibiting donations exceeding one-third of the estate without the consent of the heirs to ensure equitable inheritance distribution. Scholars differ on whether the determination of terminal illness should rely on medical diagnosis or psychological impact. In contrast, French law does not recognize a specific concept of terminal illness but focuses on the soundness of will, allowing challenges to gifts and wills if mental incapacity is established. Additionally, it imposes legal restrictions to protect reserved heirs and maintain a balance between testamentary freedom and inheritance rights, reflecting a common objective despite differing legal foundations.
Crime of Incitement via Social Media: Rulings and Digital Evidence
Authors: Alzahrani Raghad , Sahlool Jalal
Published: February 2025

The study addressed the issue of criminal responsibility for incitement through social media in the Saudi legal system, considering it one of the modern crimes resulting from technological advancements and the widespread use of these platforms. The study examines the Saudi legal system as a model to clarify the legal aspects related to the crime of incitement through social media within the framework of Saudi legislation. Additionally, the study explores the concept of digital evidence in the crime of incitement via social media and its various types. The study concluded that social media plays a pivotal role in facilitating incitement activities due to its rapid spread and the lack of controls to prevent its misuse. It also highlighted that the Saudi legal system adopts clear legal provisions to criminalize incitement through these platforms, but challenges remain in implementing these provisions, especially in cases where the crime’s elements are incomplete. To address these challenges, the study recommended raising public awareness about the dangers of electronic incitement and its negative effects on individuals and society. It also emphasized the importance of enhancing the legal framework by developing advanced technologies to monitor cybercrimes. Additionally, the study called for imposing deterrent penalties to prevent the recurrence of such crimes while ensuring the protection of freedom of expression in a way that does not conflict with public order.
The Socialization of the Photographic Image in Antoan Bozhinov’s book “The Photographic Image in a Communication Context”
Authors: Valkanova Veselina
Published: February 2025

The monograph includes texts presenting naturally occurring trends in the history of photography that have acquired distinct forms and stylistic characteristics, such as "street photography" (without analog in traditional representational modes) and "social photography" as part of the broader field of documentary photography (also without analog in fine art). Explores the dynamic tension, attraction, and repulsion between the emerging art of photography and the established canons of classical representational methods. Traces the technologies that imperceptibly infiltrate the photographic image into public space.
Modifikasi Permainan Bola Kasti Menggunakan Bola Plastik Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan dan Minat Siswa
Authors: Simanungkalit Aprianti , Pardosi Selma Roulina , Hutasoit Lorifa , Tambunan Yesa , Tampubolon Mian
Published: February 2025

Pembelajaran PJOK di sekolah akan optimal jika sarana dan prasarana yang tersedia memadai dan proses pembelajaran berfokus pada kebutuhan peserta didik tentunya pada materi permainan bola kasti. Terdapat beberapa faktor yang menjadi kendala yaitu dari peserta didik sendiri seperti, takut dalam melakukan pukulan dan takut bola mengenai tubuh, rasa percaya diri yang kurang. Permainan bola kasti merupakan salah satu permainan tradisional yang sering dimainkan di sekolah-sekolah atau masyarakat. Biasanya, bola yang digunakan dalam permainan ini terbuat dari bahan karet atau kulit yang keras. Namun, bola jenis ini terkadang dapat menyebabkan cedera jika tidak digunakan dengan hati-hati, terutama pada anak-anak atau pemain pemula. Oleh karena itu, kelompok kami berinisiatif untuk memodifikasi permainan ini dengan menggunakan bola plastik sebagai alternatif, yang diharapkan dapat memberikan manfaat dari segi keselamatan dan kenyamanan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar bermain kasti dengan penerapan modifikasi sarana dan prasarana pembelajaran pada siswa. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus, dengan tiap siklus terdiri atas perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan dan observasi. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas IV SD Dharma Wanita Pertiwi yang berjumlah 19 siswa. Sumber data berasal dari siswa dan peneliti. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui tes keterampilan siswa serta tahu membuat bola kasti dari plastik. Teknik pengumpulan data adalah dengan observasi, tes, dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu dengan penerapan modifikasi sarana dan prasarana pembelajaran dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar bermain kasti pada kelas IV SD Dharma Wanita Pertiwi Tahun Ajaran 2025/2026.
Memahami Kode Etik Profesi Guru dan Organisasi Keprofesian
Authors: Situmorang Kresentia Kamilia , Sitompul Nursani Gracia , Berutu Sahira , Sirait Inggrid , Berutu Ira , Sinuraya Septeti , Tambunan Yesa , Pandia Pasya , Sipayung Regina
Published: February 2025

Kode etik profesi guru merupakan pedoman bagi guru dalam melaksanakan tugas dan tanggung jawabnya secara profesional dan bertanggung jawab. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memahami prinsip-prinsip kode etik profesi guru dan pentingnya keberadaan organisasi profesi dalam mendukung pengembangan kompetensi guru. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi pustaka dengan analisis deskriptif, yaitu mengkaji pustaka yang terkait dengan kode etik guru dan organisasi profesi di Indonesia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kode etik guru berfungsi sebagai dasar perilaku profesional guru yang mengutamakan moralitas, integritas, dan rasa tanggung jawab dalam pendidikan. Organisasi profesi, seperti PGRI (Persatuan Guru Republik Indonesia), memegang peranan penting dalam mendukung pengembangan karier guru dan menyebarluaskan informasi terkait reformasi pendidikan.
Scientific works of the archaeologist V.F. Zaibert as a historical source
Authors:   Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University, Shakshakov Kuanysh
Published: February 2025

The scientific article is devoted to the study of the materials of the scientific archive of V.F. Seibert, an outstanding scientist, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor of Archaeological Sci-ences, Corresponding Member of the German Archaeological Institute. These materials give us an idea of the scientist’s personality. His main qualities are hard work and organization, multiplied by the abil-ity to withstand and overcome difficulties without giving in to despair. They can be clearly traced in the records of the materials from the scientific archives. During the leadership of the North Kazakhstan, Kokshetau and Botai international archaeological expeditions, the scientist can be seen writing many scientific reports, articles and monographs. Currently, archaeological artifacts found at the monuments of the Atbasar and Botai cultures are stored in large museum collections of the country.
Natural compounds for wound healing: An integrated bioactive prospective
Authors:   Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21526, Egypt, Sabra Sally A.
Published: February 2025

Diverse natural compounds derived from either plant or animal sources have been shown to possess potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties. Such compounds could be beneficial for managing wound healing via developing multipurpose bioactive wound dressings. However, many of these compounds especially essential oils and phytochemicals cannot be used in their free form owing to their sensitivity, bioavailability and contact allergies, which as a result could hamper their implementation in wound healing. In this context, the most important classes of natural compounds implicated in wound healing will be highlighted with special emphasis on their effect in each wound healing phase. Among these compounds are essential oils, phytochemicals, plant resins, andplant-based and animal-based biopolymers. In addition, the most recent trends in developing multi-functional wound dressings based on the integrative actions of these active natural compounds will be highlighted. These wound dressings could be hydrogels, film membranes or nanoparticles-in-nanofibers.
The Representation of Women in Pakistani Television Dramas: Analyzing the Preservation of Social Norms
Authors: Tariq Aroob , Husnain Muhammad
Published: February 2025

The representation of women in Pakistani television dramas is a major influence on how society perceives gender roles. This study explores whether this representation upholds cultural norms or challenges them. Using a mixed-method approach, content and thematic analysis of two selected dramas, Sar-e-Rah (2023) and Durr-e-Shehwar (2012), was conducted to evaluate the portrayal of traditional roles, female agency, empowerment, and subjugation. The result illustrates that Durr-e-Shehwar upholds conventional gender norms by portraying women in submissive, domestic, and dependent roles, reinforcing patriarchal expectations. Female characters in this drama are depicted as self-sacrificing individuals whose primary roles revolve around family obligations. In contrast, Sar-e-Rah presents a more progressive representation, showcasing women as independent decision-makers who challenge societal norms. The drama highlights female agency and empowerment themes, mainly through its protagonist, who defies traditional expectations by taking control of her life and career. The study establishes that Pakistani dramas significantly shape audience attitudes toward women by reinforcing or challenging societal norms. While some dramas offer narratives promoting self-sufficiency and personal autonomy, unfortunately, most provide narratives beholden to traditional structures. This unproportional dual representation creates conflicting messages about women's roles in society. The findings suggest that the media should strive for balanced narratives that reflect cultural realities and encourage gender equality and empowerment rather than propagating limiting stereotypes.
The Persistent Challenge of Unemployment in Pakistan: A Quantitative Analysis of its Determinants
Authors: Hussain Yasir , Hassan Faiza , Bibi Sundas
Published: February 2025

Unemployment is a global issue affecting most countries, and Pakistan is no exception. Unemployment in Pakistan is a major and long-lasting problem that impacts people's lives, the economy, and society. The persistence and severity of the issue motivate us to investigate the potential macroeconomic factors that affect Pakistan's unemployment rate. The main factors analyzed in this study are GDP, trade, technical cooperation grants (TCG) and inflation. TCG is included in the unemployment model for the first time. Including inflation and GDP in the model helped revisit the implications of Okun's Law and the Phillips curve. ARDL is used to account for long-term and short-term effects over the period 1980 to 2022. The findings reveal that GDP and trade have a significant and negative impact in the long run; a 1% raise in GDP results in 17 17-point decreases in unemployment, and a 0.81% decrease in unemployment occurs when trade is raised by 1%. TCG and inflation were found to have an insignificant effect on unemployment in the long run, but TCG shows a significantly negative impact in the short run. The results imply that reassessing and enhancing the efficacy of TCG programs, trade liberalization, economic expansion and generating employment opportunities should be given priority to bring down Pakistan's unemployment rate.
Penetapan Isbat Nikah di Bawah Umur dan Pencatatannya di Kantor Urusan Agama
Authors: Suharyono Paputungan  , Roy Marthen Moonti  , Ibrahim Ahmad
Published: February 2025

The phenomenon of nikah siri and underage marriage in Indonesia reflects complex legal and social challenges. Although Law No. 1/1974 and its revision through Law No. 16/2019 have set the minimum age for marriage at 19 years, the practice remains widespread, particularly in rural areas. Nikah siri, which are not officially recorded, are often performed for economic reasons, ignorance of the law, or social pressure. As a result, couples and children from these marriages face legal uncertainty, such as difficulties in obtaining birth certificates, inheritance rights, and legal protection. This research uses normative legal research methods. Isbat nikah emerged as a solution to legalize unregistered marriages, including for underage couples. However, this mechanism poses a dilemma: on the one hand it provides legal protection for couples and children, but on the other hand it opens a loophole to legitimize child marriages that violate the principles of child protection and gender equality. The role of the Religious Affairs Office (KUA) and Religious Courts is crucial in enforcing the law and preventing abuse of isbat nikah. Through this research, it is recommended that regulations be tightened, communities educated and KUAs strengthened to ensure harmony between formal law and community needs, while still protecting children's rights.
Penerapan Eletronic Traffic Law Eforcement (ETLE) terhadap Pelanggaran Lalu Lintas di kota Tanjung Pinang
Authors: Nabila Rosiano  , Susi Afriani  , Leni Karlina
Published: February 2025

This research examines the implementation of Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) as a technological innovation in traffic law enforcement in Tanjungpinang City. The main objectives of ETLE are to reduce traffic violations, eliminate extortion practices, and improve road safety. The method used in this research is normative juridical, with an approach to secondary data in the form of laws and regulations related to traffic and road transportation. The results showed that ETLE played an effective role in suppressing traffic violations, although there were still obstacles, such as lack of facilities and infrastructure, low public understanding, and technical obstacles in implementation. Factors driving the success of ETLE include legal substance, law enforcement, supporting facilities, community legal culture, and infrastructure readiness. To increase effectiveness, it is recommended that the socialization of ETLE procedures be improved, legal supervision be strengthened, and the scope of ETLE devices be expanded. This is expected to optimize traffic law enforcement and create a safer traffic environment in Tanjungpinang.
Impacto de la jurisprudencia constitucional en el derecho civil: Una perspectiva ecuatoriana [The impact of constitutional jurisprudence on civil law: An ecuadorian perspective]
Authors: Baldeon-Navarrete María Estefanía
Published: February 2025

En Ecuador, la jurisprudencia constitucional ha desempeñado un papel esencial en la transformación del derecho civil, especialmente desde la promulgación de la Constitución de 2008. El objetivo de investigación es describir el impacto de la jurisprudencia constitucional en el derecho civil ecuatoriano. El trabajo metodológico se desarrolló a partir de un enfoque cualitativo, basado en la revisión y análisis documental, para ello se seleccionaron y analizaron 16 artículos científicos. La jurisprudencia constitucional ha cambiado profundamente el derecho civil en Ecuador, adaptándolo a los valores y principios de la Constitución de 2008, como la igualdad, la justicia y la proporcionalidad. Esto ha permitido que el sistema jurídico sea más inclusivo y garantista, además de incorporar innovaciones únicas, como el reconocimiento de los derechos de la naturaleza, que han impactado temas como la propiedad y el uso de recursos naturales.
Derecho civil ecuatoriano ante la digitalización de los contratos [Ecuadorian civil law and the digitalisation of contracts]
Authors: Baldeon-Navarrete María Estefanía , Coronel-Piloso Johanna Emperatriz , Zambrano-Burgos Magyuri
Published: February 2025

Se prescribe como objetivo de investigación analizar el derecho civil ecuatoriano ante la digitalización de los contratos. La investigación se desarrolló bajo un enfoque cualitativo, utilizando la técnica de investigación documental y el método analítico-sintético. Se realizó una selección de fuentes documentales, identificando 18 artículos publicados en revistas científicas indexadas. La digitalización de los contratos y la incorporación de tecnologías como blockchain, inteligencia artificial y contratos inteligentes han transformado el ámbito contractual, planteando oportunidades y desafíos para el derecho civil ecuatoriano. Este proceso exige la reinterpretación de principios tradicionales, como la autonomía de la voluntad y la seguridad jurídica, para adaptarlos a las nuevas dinámicas digitales.
Biomechanical and biochemical indexes of sprinters during training based on health monitoring: A Mechanobiological perspective
Authors: Hou Wenzhi , Wang Pingyang
Published: February 2025

To promote and strengthen the scientific nature of sprint training, this study investigates the interplay between biochemical indicators and biomechanical responses during athlete training using a Zigbee-based health monitoring system. This system conducts real-time health monitoring of sprinters. The system uses sensors to collect human physiological signals and transmits them to the monitoring center through wired or wireless methods. The human motion recognition algorithm is used to establish a state space model of human body acceleration, and dynamic modeling methods and Kalman filtering for precise estimation and analysis of the athlete's biomechanical state. significant differences in the biochemical indicators of sprinters at different training stages, highlighting how these changes correlate with biomechanical responses such as force production, joint angles, and movement patterns. This research underscores the importance of integrating biomechanical assessments with biochemical monitoring to provide a comprehensive understanding of athletes’ physiological status and optimize training regimens. The insights gained from this study contribute to the fields of biomechanics and mechanobiology, offering valuable implications for improving athletic performance and health monitoring.
The Role of Nursing in the Management of Sepsis in Intensive Care Units: A Comprehensive Review of Leadership Styles and Collaborative Strategies
Authors: Samily Ahmad Khaled Ahmad , ALRUWAILI GHARAM HUSSAIN MAZKI , Alamrani Najah , Jerebi Maryam Ali Abdullah , Alotaibi Saad Marzouq Nawar , Al-Hafizi Maryam Saleh , ALOSAIMI MOHAMMED GHAZI ZAID , Tomihy Ali Hamad Mohammed , Alblshl SABAHFAYEZ , Alnjaee Hanan Ali
Published: February 2025

Background: Strong leadership and good nursing actions are needed in order to treat sepsis in intensive care units (ICUs). A serious illness, sepsis requires fast and coordinated treatment to raise patient outcomes. Methods: This study methodically examines the body of knowledge already in publication on how nurses control sepsis in ICUs. Many databases were searched comprehensively in order to find research on nursing practices, leadership styles, and their effects on patient outcomes and sepsis control. Results: The quality of care in sepsis treatment is evidently much influenced by nurse leadership. Particularly transformative and real leadership styles help to increase team cooperation, communication, and adherence to therapeutic recommendations by means of their influence. Furthermore, proven to lower fatality rates and raise patient satisfaction is the use of standardized procedures for sepsis treatment along with continuous education and training for the nursing team. Conclusion: The leadership and clinical abilities of nurses are essential in the management of sepsis in ICUs. Strong nursing leadership taken in concert with other disciplines improves the quality of treatment given to septic patients. Future studies should concentrate on creating and assessing leadership development initiatives for nurses to maximize sepsis control in critical care environments.
Literary Archetypes: The Notion and Application
Authors: Francis V.
Published: February 2025

Literary criticism is a creative domain offering a new insight or perception on a piece of literature. Late twentieth century saw the emergence of many literary avant-gardes formulating ground-breaking literary hermeneutics, facilitating the reader and the writer to perceive a literary work from different perspectives. Archetypal criticism is one such theory that emerged from Frazer’s anthropological study and Jung’s analytical psychology. Frye’s Anatomy of Criticism became a landmark work on archetypal criticism. The collective unconscious commonly found among all human beings is known as archetypal patterns. This paper explores the inquisitiveness raised by noted psychologists on the working of human mind and the mystery and complexity surrounded it. The psychoanalytical views of Freud and Jung had great influence on art, literature, culture and on many others realms of humanities. This paper deeply delves into the contribution made by Jung on the working of human mind. Through his arduous study and research, he came out with a new concept called ‘collective unconsciousness’. Jung’s idea of ‘collective unconsciousness’ became the seed for archetypal criticism. Archetypal criticism examines the recurrent patterns found in the literatures of various nations and cultures; and in different ages – the patterns like themes, characters, settings, symbols, beliefs, rituals, etc. Northrop Frye was one of the prominent practitioners of archetypal criticism. He interpreted the literary archetypes with myths, religions and nature. The final part of this paper lists out the acclaimed literary works which are embedded with archetypal patterns.
Abordagem assistencial do enfermeiro no campo da estética
Authors: Marçal Rulio , Rodrigues Pereira Raylla , Araújo de Farias Antônio Carlos , Honório da Silva Cristina
Published: February 2025

Introdução: O enfermeiro esteta é o profissional devidamente habilitado para realizar procedimentos ligados a saúde, bem-estar e autonomia no autocuidado de clientes. Sua atuação exige permanentes atualizações, relacionamento multi e interdisciplinar e, sempre que possível, colaboração com a produção científica da área. Objetivo: Descrever a produtividade científica no Brasil acerca dos manuscritos sobre a atuação do enfermeiro frente aos procedimentos estéticos. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada por meio da estratégia PICO, a partir da pergunta norteadora: qual é a abordagem feita pelas evidências científicas sobre a atuação do enfermeiro frente aos procedimentos estéticos? Resultados: Um total de 8 artigos oriundos da PUBMED, Scopus, BVS, CAPES e Lilacs compuseram a amostra por atender aos critérios: idioma português, publicados entre os anos de 2017 a 2024 e de caráter metodológico, os artigos originais e as revisões que estivessem disponíveis. Os principais achados nos estudos foram agrupados em quatro categorias: legislação aplicada aos procedimentos estéticos de enfermagem; procedimentos técnicos realizados pelo enfermeiro no campo da estética; benefícios dos procedimentos estéticos realizados pelos enfermeiros; e o papel do enfermeiro frente à realização dos procedimentos estéticos de sua competência. Conclusão: As pesquisas sinalizam uma necessidade maior de publicações, principalmente estudos práticos e experimentais. As evidências apontam que a atuação da enfermagem na estética tem sido fundamentada pela legislação e regulamentação, com intervenções focadas na execução de procedimentos técnicos, avaliação e acompanhamento do paciente, além da participação em novas terapias recomendadas, como ozonioterapia, carboxiterapia e intradermoterapia.

Palavras-chave: Estética; indústria da beleza; cuidados de enfermagem.
Romanian Voters in Transylvania and Hungary. The 1881-1884 Electoral Survey by the Romanian National Party
Authors:   Lecturer, Ph.D., Babeş-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca, Popovici Vlad , Rus Raluca ,   Independent Researcher
Published: February 2025

The study analyses the electoral statistics compiled by the Romanian National Party between 1881 and 1884, with the aim to identify how the internal organization of the party functioned, the details of its relationship with local leaders and voters, and to understand why, despite the existence of a Romanian electoral majority in several dozen electoral districts, the results in parliamentary elections were always below expectations. The conclusions underline the fact that, despite a good internal organization at the top, the relationship with the leaders in the territory remained difficult, while the relationship with the Romanian electorate was burdened by the precarious political culture of the latter, as well as by the obstinacy of the passivist tactics, which generated a rift between the voters and the party leadership, facilitating the success of the election fraud practices.
The Rural World and the Wars of Modern Romania. Preliminaries of a Cultural History Research
Authors:   Babeş-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca, Negustor Gheorghe
Published: February 2025

In the modern period, or rather towards its end, there were three wars in which the army of the young Romanian state also participated. The first was the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, or the War of Independence, as it is known in the specialized literature in the Romanian space. The next conflict in which the Romanian army took part, but without being engaged in combat, was the Second Balkan War, and the third participation was the First World War. In this article, I would like to outline some research directions regarding how the Romanian rural world was related to and, especially, how these wars affected it. This approach is carried out from a cultural history perspective, a more complex approach to the subject, not only in terms of the way of seeing things, but also through the diversity of sources used. Thus, this study proposes preliminary research trajectories of this generous topic, wishing to develop it into a more elaborate approach.
War Between Ukraine and Russia & Its Impact on the United States
Authors: Shukrullah
Published: February 2025

The current Russia-Ukraine war is defining the world in politics, economics and security, especially for the United States. This study delves into the contribution and reaction of the US to the ongoing dispute from the view of Social Contract and Interest Group theories, which serve to pace the understanding of US led political, economic and military support to Ukraine. It also focuses on the interplay between state obligations, interest group influence and strategic calculations that motivate the policy decision making by the United States. Through such a convoluted journey into some of the prominent contending forces, such as the US government, interest groups, and Ukraine, this article goes on to say how, at the present extreme strain of geopolitics, all these machinery work on US decisions in holding its role as a world power. The analysis shows that the United States is involved in multilayered commands throughout moral, economic and strategic types and thus far-reaching impact on foreign relations.
Foreign Direct Investment and Stock Market Development: Evidence from Asia
Authors: Mahpara  , Ghulam Shoaib , Mubashar Ammara , Bashir Muqaddas , Hussain Shahzad
Published: February 2025

This paper examines how foreign direct investment impacts stock market development in the South Asia region. FDI is considered an independent variable, whereas the stock market is considered a dependent variable, while interest rate, exchange rate, and inflation are control variables. The data is collected from World Bank indicators, and stock index data is collected from stock exchange websites of South Asian countries. The twenty-one years of data, beginning in 2001 to 2021, are used for the analysis through STATA software. This study used (OLS) the ordinary least square method, to check the relationship between SMD and FDI in South Asian countries. The results show that foreign direct investment has a positive impact on the development of the stock market. The results of this study give insightful direction for investors, showing that the stock market and FDI are related positively. Governments should think about incorporating environmental concerns and sustainable development goals into their FDI promotion policies.
Association between In-Laws Relationship and Domestic Violence Against Women
Authors: Bibi Kainat , Ullah Sami , Jan Sameer Ul Khaliq
Published: February 2025

This study aims to investigate the impacts of in-laws' relationship with domestic violence against women followed by the quantitative analysis approach, based on a positivist paradigm usually based on a large sample size with statistical interpretation. The study was conducted in three villages of Union Council Darora such as Bar Cham, Koz Kas and Qala (Gandigar), District Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. The data were collected from 248 women above 25 years of age through questionnaires. The data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The research found that domestic violence is often associated with in-law relationships. The resistance of women to their family obligations, lesser amount of dowry, restriction on women's movement and excessive social interaction are associated with domestic violence. Similarly, controlling women's autonomy by their mother-in-law, maintaining family honor, social stigma and more demands of women were the common reasons associated with domestic violence against women. Economic empowerment programs should aim to enhance women’s economic security, independence, and decision-making power. Social Support services, including counselling, legal aid, and shelter, should be strengthened and expanded to reach more survivors of domestic violence.
The Impact of Shift Work on Nurses' Mental and Physical Health: A Review of Recent Literature
Authors: Hutapea Kimberley Maharani Maulibulung , Hutapea Dwight Mahaputera Marulitua
Published: February 2025

Irregular work shifts in the health care system can have a significant impact on the physical and mental health of nurses. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach to explore the experience of nurses in facing the challenges of shift work. A total of 30 nurses with at least two years of experience in night and rotation shifts were selected as participants. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, participatory observations, and document analysis. The results showed that changes in circadian rhythm due to shift work had an impact on sleep quality, increasing the risk of fatigue, cognitive impairment, and work errors. In addition, nurses with poor sleep patterns are more prone to metabolic problems such as obesity and diabetes, as well as psychological disorders such as stress and depression. High workloads and a lack of balance between work time and rest contribute to increased burnout rates, which ultimately decreases job satisfaction as well as the quality of health care. Nurses develop individual coping strategies, such as sleep pattern setting, relaxation techniques, and healthy eating, and rely on social support from colleagues and family. Adaptive institutional policies, such as more humane shift rotation and shift duration restrictions, are needed to maintain a balance between nurses' work and personal lives. With a more flexible and healthy work system, the welfare of health workers can be improved, so that the quality of service to patients remains optimal.
Development, characterisation and application of murine iPSC-derived bi-partite and tri-partite neurospheroids
Authors:   , Di Stefano Julia
Published: February 2025

The aim of my doctoral research was to develop a miPSC-derived 3D in vitro model capable of reproducing neuroinflammatory responses and that can be employed as a high-throughput screening tool for identifying potential anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective or restorative compounds. This ambitious path can be divided into three steps: 1) to generate and characterize bi-partite and tri-partite miPSC-derived neurospheroids, 2) to induce an inflammatory environment within the neurospheroids by eliciting astrocyte and microglia activation, 3) to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and potential therapeutic effects of conditioned medium obtained from human amniotic mesenchymal stromal cells (hAMSC CM).
The lodging house and the city : accommodating migrants in urban space, Antwerp, 1850-1914
Authors:   , Segerink Jasper
Published: February 2025

This dissertation studies the lodging house sector and its relation to changes in migration and urbanisation in Antwerp during the late nineteenth century (ca. 1850-1914). Although omnipresent in the historical cityscape, the lodging house features only scarcely in the works of historians. This dissertation aims to fill in this gap. It argues that the lodging house functioned as a crucial link between two of the period’s most impactful transitions: the urban transition and the mobility transition. The processes and social mechanisms that connected these two together, have often remained implicit. In this dissertation, the lodging house is treated both as an expression of these transition – and thus a peculiar historical phenomenon meriting an understanding of its own internal mechanisms – and a lens on them, a key site to investigate how such transformations reverberated in the lives of ordinary people. With this goal in mind, this thesis adopts an approach that is fundamentally spatial and relational across scales. This method is applied through novel digital tools like GIS-mapping and building biographies, to a broad variety of sources ranging from police documents, legislative texts, population and lodging registers, newspapers, and historical novels and imagery. The dissertation is structured around five chapters, which each deal with one of the main perspectives on the topic, namely: the city, control, housekeepers, lodgers, and finally the lodging house itself. As the city and its migrant flows expanded and diversified, so too did the lodging sector, but not uniformly. Growth was segmented across urban space, and the sector adopted varying functions for different migrant groups across neighbourhoods. The specialisation of the sector was not new in the nineteenth century, but both transitions did strengthen this trend. In this process, lodging houses appropriated important functions for the city, and its labour market especially. Through their flexibility, the lodging house constituted a crucial pivot in rhyming the inherent dynamism of urban migration and work with a relatively more static built urban space. In conclusion, this thesis shows that, for understanding processes of migrant and urban change in the nineteenth century, the lodging house can no longer be ignored.
Challenges Faced by Pakistani Schools in Saudi Arabia: A Case Study of Internal Administration Systems
Authors: Qaisar Khan
Published: February 2025

Pakistani schools in Saudi Arabia face significant challenges in internal regulations, impacting their efficiency. To examine the issues a quantitative approach was used. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 310 participants, including school administrators, teachers, and parents. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential tests (e.g., chi-square and regression analysis) in SPSS to test the proposed hypotheses. The findings confirm that ineffective communication between the School Management Council, teachers, and parents significantly hampers administrative efficiency. Cultural and legal differences between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia contribute to operational inefficiencies, necessitating adaptation strategies. The study highlights the urgent need for improved communication, infrastructure, professional training, and standardized financial management policies to enhance administrative effectiveness in Pakistani schools in Saudi Arabia. Practical recommendations include implementing digital communication platforms, professional development programs, financial oversight mechanisms, and measures to prevent the abuse of power by the School Management Council. These initiatives will contribute to a more structured and efficient school administration system, ultimately improving the educational experience and quality of education for both Pakistani and non-Pakistani expatriate students.
Keywords: Saudi Arabia, school administration, communication barriers, cultural adaptation, financial management
Physical Characteristics of Eggs from Layer Chicken Fed with Marigold (Tagetes erecta)
Authors: Veñegas Angel Grace , Alingas Judie , Suresca Reynald , Benedicto Armigenia , Abaño Armando
Published: February 2025

The marigold flower, scientifically known as Tagetes erecta, contains carotenoids. A carotenoid is a group of pigments in vegetables, fruits, and flowers. It is widely used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food industries, which are identified to decrease egg cholesterol and increase yolk color. This experimental study evaluated the effectiveness of dried marigolds as a feed additive in enhancing the physical characteristics of chicken eggs, such as yolk color, weight, and size. Likewise, hen day egg data was also gathered to know its relationship with the different physical characteristics of an egg. Furthermore, this study aimed to determine the economic benefit of improving the physical characteristics of eggs of layer chicken fed with marigolds as a feed additive. Forty-eight culled layer chickens were used in a Randomized Complete Block Design with the following dietary treatments: five, ten, and 15 percent with four replications. Adding dried marigold petals mixed with pure commercial feeds affected the physical characteristics of eggs, such as their yolk color, size, and weight, which revealed highly significant results. Eggs of layer chickens fed with 15% dried marigold petals achieved the best yield in yolk color with the darkest shade of yellow-orange pigment, corresponding to a color value of 12.31. Furthermore, layer chickens fed with ten percent dried marigolds gained the heaviest egg weight with a mass of 69.04 grams, considered an “extra-large” size. Applying different percentages of dried marigold petals as a feed additive in the poultry diet effectively improved the physical characteristics of eggs, such as egg yolk color, egg weight, and egg size.
Evaluation of the Effects of Musical Styles and Speed on the Anxiety Levels of Stress-Induced Mice (Mus musculus)
Authors: Cobing Kathleya Faith , Dajay Mary Clarice , Dagu-ob Carol Anne , De Asis Edgar Philip , Henares Isabel , Lagansoa Pamela Joy , Herbolario Jude Xerxes
Published: February 2025

Music has anecdotally been used to affect mental conditions in humans, and literature suggests that they affect animal physiology and biochemistry similarly to humans. This study subjected mice to selected musical compositions in three genres to test their effects on anxiety levels. Researchers exposed three groups of three mice to classical, pop, and hard rock music with one control group to determine the effect of music on the anxiety level of mice. After a 5-day conditioning period for all groups, researchers subjected each mouse to a stress tube model for 10 minutes. Each mouse was then exposed to one musical genre and tested on an elevated plus-maze. Anxiety was measured in frequency of open arm entry and percent duration in open arms. Results showed that exposure to classical music led to the most significant decrease in anxiety levels and hard rock music to the most significant increase. Pop music did not affect anxiety in mice compared to a control. After examining the difference between classical and hard rock music, researchers identified that multiple contrasting tempos affected performance in the elevated plus maze. The tempo of the classical music piece was altered to double and quadruple its original tempo, and results showed that faster tempos increased anxiety levels and created the gap between classical and hard rock music. Future studies should explore pulsation and rhythmic pattern variances that may contribute to the phenomenon.