bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DACIA ȘI ROMA ÎN PREOCUPĂRILE UNOR CLERICI ORTODOCȘI ROMÂNI DIN PRIMA JUMĂTATE A SECOLULUI AL XIX-LEA
Authors: NIȚĂ-DANIELESCU Daniel
Published: February 2025

Dacia and Rome in the preoccupations of some Romanian Orthodox clergymen from the first half of the 19 th century. In some
texts written by two Romanian Orthodox clerics, protosyncellus Naum Râmniceanu and Metropolitan Veniamin Costachi, one can identify dominant features of
the Romanian national consciousness, cultivated in the specific circumstances that
characterized the beginning of the “century of nationalities”. It is worth noting the
authors' zeal and persistence in expressing their convictions, their determination
in addressing as many readers and auditors as possible, and the increasingly welldocumented presentation of their own contributions (always prioritizing historical
and linguistic argumentation). Both authors emphasized the noble Daco-Roman
origins of the Romanians, which required present attitudes and expectations for
the future to match the glory of past times. Moreover, this argumentation is to be
found in most of the programs for the Romanian revival and unity, promoted by
almost the entire Romanian political elite, with which the voice of churchmen was
in consonance.
„ȘCOALA ARDELEANĂ” ȘI ISTORIA PROVINCIEI DACIA
Authors: NEMETI Sorin
Published: February 2025

„Transylvanian School” and the History of the Province
of Dacia. By the syntagm “Transylvanian School” we refer to the historians of the
Transylvanian Enlightenment, Samuil Micu, Gheorghe Șincai and Petru Maior.
Analyzing mainly their historical work, we want to approach the members of this
so-called “Siebenbürger trias” as Enlightenment historians, in the context of a German-Austrian Aufklärung. The history of Roman Dacia is for the representatives
of the Transylvanian School an essential episode in the formation of the Roma-
nian nation and thus it is integrated into a chronicle, a history of the Romanians
that begins somewhere in the past and continues to their days. The authors are
well informed on provincial realities, according to the current image of the era in
which they write. Their sources indicate both the knowledge of antiquarian literature of the humanists from Hungary and Transylvania, as well as the historiographical productions of the 18th century regarding the ancient realities of the Lower
Danube. They are in syncronism with the currents of ideas of their era, with their
contemporary historical research methods and in dialogue or polemic with the Ger-
man-Austrian historiography of the time. The representatives of the Transylvanian School are ideologically mobilized and discuss at length the key moments of
birth of the Romanian nation, which assumes the extermination of the autochthonous (Dacian) component, ignobile, if not impure, respectively the uninterrupted
continuity of “Trajan’s colonists” in the hearth of Dacia. Getting lost in this, then
and now, sterile polemic sometimes, they partially ignore the richness of the pro-
vincial history. Their discourse about Dacia as a province is, in fact, a modern
gesticulation on a Renaissance documentary basis.
THE REASONS UNDERLYING THE PRESENT HIGHLY VOLATILE, UNCERTAIN, COMPLEX AND AMBIGUOUS BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Authors: FORREST JEFFREY YI-LIN , LIU YONG , SOLANO ROGER A.
Published: February 2025

To help develop reliable managerial strategies in the VUCA environment, this
paper examines what unprecedentedly happened in recent decades that made the
environment appear. It demonstrates, among other results, that (i) the increasing attention
towards economic development and the formation of cross-regional economies of 1990s
made the business world more volatile than before, (ii) the massively increasing
competition and the advent of internet in 1990s represent one critical reason for the
business world to experience worsening uncertainty, (iii) the increasing use of partially
reliable or totally unreliable knowledge since the 1990s made the business world more
complex than before, (iv) the accelerated circulation of information since late1980s
motivated decision makers and scholars to shift their knowing from the realm of thinghood
to that of systemhood. That shift led to the appearance of various ambiguities for business
professionals to face. This paper concludes with managerial recommendations and
questions for future research.
EVALUATING THE ELASTICITY OF SUBSTITUTION BETWEEN CAPITAL AND LABOUR (BOTH SKILLED AND UNSKILLED) IN THE INDIAN MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Authors: GUPTA ARPIT , ARORA KASHIKA
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the dynamics of the elasticity of substitution between
capital and labour, both skilled and unskilled, across sixteen key industries in India's
manufacturing sector. Employing a Constant Elasticity of Substitution (CES) production
function and utilizing panel data spanning from 2001 to 2017, the research employs panel
cointegration techniques to establish a long-term relationship between the variables. The
study calculates long-run elasticity through FMOLS and DOLS estimators, revealing that
in India's manufacturing sector, the elasticity of substitution between capital and skilled
labour is higher compared to that between capital and unskilled labour, as consistently
indicated by both estimators. These findings bear significant implications for industry-level
resource allocation and labour market policies, suggesting a need for targeted strategies to
enhance the integration and efficiency of skilled labour within the manufacturing sector.
THE RUSSIAN ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND THE COLLAPSE OF THE SOVIET UNION: A RETROSPECTIVE LOOK
Authors: BRADLEY THOMAS L , EBERLE PAUL B
Published: February 2025

The disintegration of the Soviet Union was certainly one of the most incredible
events of the 20th century. Excluding wars, one of the greatest upheavals of any major
country in modern times took place in the former Soviet Union. There was no place in
history in which such a large scale change had come from political, economic, and social
collapse without armed conflict. The impact of the social, economic, and political changes
on both Russia and the rest of the world is still being felt even thirty years after the
breakup. However, it was almost impossible to analyze the Russian market during the
transition because so much was in the underground economy and not reported. Much of
this paper relies on the authors’ first-hand, experience while doing research and
conducting seminars during the transition period in Russia and former Soviet republics.
The authors, having experienced first-hand the changes and the failures of various reforms,
foresaw that Russia would return to its cultural tendencies of authoritarian rule and that
this would prevent a real market economy from being created. This research was unique at
a time in which the future of Russia was at stake. It allowed the authors to understand the
dynamics of Russia at the time. It gave insight into the two worlds of Russia, the official
Moscow impressions of reality as well as the real thoughts, opinions and feelings of the
people of Russia. Because of the timing, it was perhaps the only definitive research of this
nature done at the time inside Russia by a foreigner, but also outside the official channels.
The analysis in this study, as well as the background information it contains, provides a
unique perspective on the real conditions and concerns inside Russia during the breakup of
the Soviet Union and the transition period.
BANKING SERVICE RECOVERY STRATEGIES: ENHANCING RELATIONSHIP QUALITY AND BEHAVIORAL INTENTIONS
Authors: ALI ATTIA ABDELKADER
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the influence of service recovery strategies (apologies,
explanations, and empathy) on customer relationship quality and repurchase intentions
within the Egyptian banking sector. Data was obtained from a large sample of 517
Egyptian bank customers who had previously experienced service failure through the
administration of an online survey questionnaire. The collected data was analysed using
SmartPLS 4 software, and the findings revealed a significant positive impact of service
recovery strategies such as apologies, explanations, and empathy on customer relationship
quality. Moreover, the results also emphasized the critical role of high relationship quality
in enhancing customers repurchase intentions. Consequently, these findings indicate the
importance of banking organizations systematically adopting service recovery strategies
and building strong customer relationships to maintain satisfaction and repurchase
intentions. Additionally, this research contributes to a deeper comprehension of the role
service recovery strategies play in customer relationship management within the Egyptian
banking industry.
The Aptness of a Public Servant: A Biographical Analysis of Model Leadership of Prime Minister Barre of Somalia
Authors: Omar Dr. Rashid Ali
Published: February 2025

This article is a biographical analysis of Prime Minister H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre of the Federal Government of Somalia. PM Barre’s tenure is characterized by a distinctive blend of traditional diplomacy and modern governance approaches, demonstrating that a leadership adaptability can foster institutional development in post-conflict states. The study of PM Barre’s leadership is relevant as developing nations seek examples of effective governance. The article anchored on six themes that aimed at fulfilling three objectives; To analyze the key leadership attributes and decision-making approaches, examine the reforms and policy initiatives and assess the distinctive elements of PM Barre’s leadership model. Literature review entailed examining leadership styles and characteristics that link the PM and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The article adopted a qualitative research approach and integrated multiple sources of evidence to construct a nuanced understanding of his leadership and public service contributions. The study found that Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre’s tenure is marked by diplomatic achievements, including Somalia’s admission to the East African Community (EAC) and the re-establishment of diplomatic relations with international partners. His leadership signifies a transformative era and advanced fiscal reforms, economic diversification, debt management, and revenue generation while achieving a milestone in economic recovery. The study concludes that Barre’s leadership has transformed Somalia economic growth, stability and international relations through strategic diplomacy and collaborative approaches. Based on the study findings, there’s need to enhance regional integration efforts, prioritize economic diversification and resource management and institutionalize fiscal reforms and debt management practices.
Synthesizing Profiles of Public School Teachers for an Informed Strategic Work-Life Balance
Authors: Pablo Vanessa B. , Cerdiño Leila Lakindanum- , Panen Sercy S. , Veloz Paraluman L. , Francisco A. Rivas Roberto
Published: February 2025

Understanding demographic profiles allows educational institutions to design targeted support programs that consider the specific needs and challenges faced by the teaching workforce. Ultimately, the study explored the significant relationships between these work-life balance factors namely work, family, personal, and health along with the teacher-respondents’ demographic profiles for informed strategies. Many teachers are in their prime working years, balancing both professional responsibilities and personal life demands. A notable gender imbalance exists in the teaching profession, with a higher percentage of female teachers compared to males. Many teachers hold at least a Bachelor’s degree, with a portion pursuing or having completed Master’s degrees which affects salary grades. A considerable number of teachers with experience is indicating a relatively young workforce. The majority of teachers are married, which can affect their work-life balance as they juggle family responsibilities alongside their professional duties. Synthesizing demographic profiles of public teachers through point biserial correlation coefficient reveals critical insights into their characteristics regarding work-life balance. The age is not significant when it comes to work, personal and family indicators but exhibits significance to health. Gender, civil status and educational attainment on the other hand shows being not significant work, personal, family and health. Salary grade is important to personal indicators only. Length of service indicates significance for family and health factors. Addressing these factors strategically through wellness programs for productive ageing can lead to improved outcomes for educational industry. The demographic profiles can help identify the needs, priorities and availabilities of public teachers through proper consultation. Build strong relationships and create healthy environment among stakeholders regardless of demographics supported by a comprehensive action plan.
The Glass Cliff and Burnout: The Mediating Role of Self-Confidence Among Women in the Tunisian Public Sector
Authors: Achour Zyed
Published: February 2025

This study examines the relationship between the glass cliff phenomenon, burnout, and self-confidence among female leaders in the Tunisian civil service. Using a quantitative methodology, we surveyed 66 female leaders who experienced glass cliff situations, employing validated scales for glass cliff experiences, burnout, and self-confidence. Data analysis, conducted using Hayes' PROCESS module and ANOVA, reveals a positive association between glass cliff experiences and burnout symptoms (total effect coefficient = 0.29, p < 0.05), with self-confidence partially mediating this relationship (indirect effect = -0.12). Glass cliff experiences directly decrease self-confidence (coefficient = -0.35), which in turn influences burnout (coefficient = -0.30). Job tenure moderates these relationships, with less experienced leaders reporting higher stress and burnout levels. This study contributes to understanding gender dynamics in leadership within Arab and Mediterranean public sectors, being among the first to empirically examine these variables in this cultural context. Our findings highlight the need for targeted support mechanisms, including mentoring programs and confidence-building initiatives, to promote the well-being and success of women leaders in the Tunisian public sector. Limitations include the relatively small sample size, potentially affecting generalizability. This research offers practical insights for policymakers and public service managers to address gender-specific leadership challenges while extending theoretical understanding of the glass cliff phenomenon in diverse cultural settings.
 
Received: 14 September 2024 | Revised: 29 October 2024 | Accepted: 23 January 2025
 
Conflicts of Interest 
The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
The data that support this work are available upon reasonable request to the corresponding author.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Zyed Achour: Conceptualization, Methodology, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration.
Price Intensification and Bank Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Akpokerere Emmanuel Othuke , O Agbada Andrew
Published: February 2025

This study looked at how price intensification affected Nigerian bank expansion. The 37-year study period, from 1986 to 2022, was conducted in Nigeria. The CBN Statistical Bulletin, CBN Annual Report, and World Development Indicators provided the study's data. The research design utilised in this work is quasi-experimental with an ex-post facto approach. In Nigeria, the BTAGR was used as a proxy for bank growth, and price intensification was measured using the ATR, CPI, PPI, and API. The results for long-term p-value for ATR is 0.7603, while the short-term p-value is 0.7582. The p-values for both short and long-term CPI are 0.9750. No substantial short or long-term impact of the Nigerian CPI on the BTAGR is observed. The p-values for PPI in both the short and long runs are 0.7093 and 0.7138, respectively. Within Nigeria, the impact of PPI on BTAGR is minimal in both the short and long run. Short-term and long-term API p-values were 0.2218 and 0.1739, respectively. The API has minimal immediate and long-term influence on the BTAGR in Nigeria. As a result, price intensification has little effect on bank growth in Nigeria, according to the research. The study conclude that, Nigerian policymakers should concentrate on putting in place efficient monetary policies to keep ATR under control, since excessive ATR might have a detrimental impact on BTAGR by reducing purchasing power and skewing investment decisions.
Idioms in Context and Within Text: An Analysis of Student Perception of Idioms in a Literary Work
Authors: Kumar Piyush , Mishra Swasti
Published: February 2025

This study focuses on learners' perception of idioms and maps their perceptions of figurative language used in contemporary literary texts. Idioms are cultural denominators and thus vary across different cultures. Modern literary texts are moving away from the use of standard dialect of English towards including local variations that embellish the text and further help in connecting the l1 of the characters within the novel to English, their l2. Idioms are present in abundance in literary texts. Still, the significance of their usage in the novel and for the reader is the central question this paper tries to answer. This paper has chosen a collection of short stories entitled “This is How You Lose Her” by Junot dí az as the scope of the study. Fifteen students from the English department of Banaras Hindu University and the Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU), were asked to ‘think aloud’ and explain their perceptions about the text with the help of idioms present in the text. A positive correlation was found between idiomatic analysis and textual comprehension. Lastly, the idioms presented provided insights into a literary analysis of the texts and further explained the violence perpetrated on women and their bodies.
Optimizing Irbesartan Fast Dissolving Tablets Using Natural Polysaccharides for Enhanced Drug Delivery and Patient Compliance
Authors: Patel Sanjay Kumar , Prathyusha Segu , Kasturi Madhavi , Godse Kirti Chandrahar , Singh Rajmeet , Rathi Sanjesh , Bumrela Shrinivas , Singh Shubham , Goswami Priyanka
Published: February 2025

Hypertension, a common health issue, requires effective, patient-friendly treatments. Irbesartan, an Angiotensin II receptor antagonist, is frequently used to manage hypertension, but its low solubility restricts bioavailability. This study aimed to develop and optimize fast-dissolving tablets (FDTs) of Irbesartan by utilizing a natural polysaccharide from Glycyrrhiza glabra as a superdisintegrant to enhance wetting time, disintegration time, and drug release, thus improving patient compliance and therapeutic effectiveness. Glycyrrhiza glabra polysaccharide was isolated and evaluated for superdisintegrant potential in Irbesartan FDTs. A full factorial design was implemented to optimize formulation variables, including the concentrations of natural polysaccharide, sodium starch glycolate (SSG), and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC). The key quality attributes—wetting time, disintegration time, and drug release were assessed, and observed responses were compared with predictions to validate model accuracy. The optimized formulation exhibited a predicted wetting time of 43.71 seconds, drug release of 96.37%, and disintegration time of 76.83 seconds, while observed values were 45.62 seconds, 97.59%, and 79.28 seconds, respectively, yielding % predicted error values of 4.18%, 1.25%, and 3.09% all below 5.0%, confirming model reliability. This study successfully developed optimized Irbesartan FDTs with improved performance, demonstrating that Glycyrrhiza glabra polysaccharide is an effective superdisintegrant. Further, in vivo studies are recommended to confirm the optimized formulation's therapeutic benefits in clinical settings.
Analysis on the Use of ChatGPT in SIM of Students
Authors: Rom A Beverly , Soriano T Joshua
Published: February 2025

This study analyzes the effect of the use of ChatGPT in answering Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) about Climate Change in Grade 9 science and how this can have a significant effect on the academic performance of the students. The use of artificial intelligence in aid of education and learning has become prevalent in our current age. In this light, the researchers explored if artificial intelligence, particularly, ChatGPT, can aid in their learning experience and can be effectively utilized when answering their Strategic Intervention Material for Science 9. Three setups were done in order to ensure the result of the research: (1) first setup was to rely entirely on their pre-requisite knowledge in order to answer the SIM, (2) second setup was to rely entirely to ChatGPT for answers on their SIM, (3) last setup was to use the ChatGPT in combination with their pre-requisite knowledge on the topic of the SIM. The researchers used analysis of variance as statistical treatment to identify if there is a significant difference among the answers obtained from the 3 setups conducted. The findings of the study were able to prove that the use of ChatGPT can significantly affect the academic performance of the students and the setup that showed mostly the students obtaining high scores was the last setup in which they combined their own answers to the answers prompted from ChatGPT, suggesting that the use of ChatGPT as an educational tool may yield positive results when utilized efficiently without compromising ethical protocols.
ITEP: An Idiosyncratic Programme for Generating Teachers with 21st Century Skills
Authors: K Suresh  , R Balamurugan  , M Lavanya
Published: February 2025

Education is a process of transforming humans into socially productive individuals. The teacher are the backbone of education and who is a knowledge repository who propagates knowledge to society and is called a 'Guru' with great regard for shaping children through their experience of knowledge. One popular Sanskrit phrase asserts that "Matha (Mother), Pitha (Father), and Guru (Teacher) - all are my gods," expressing the significance of honoring the teacher, where the teacher serves as the children's second parent. The teacher's role extends beyond teaching to encompass an assortment of responsibilities, such as playing the role of social reformer, national builder, guide, counselor, and so on. Furthermore, teaching is one of the noblest and the mother of all other professions. Producing such a distinctive, responsible, and dedicated teacher is a challenging task in the teacher education program. Nowadays, due to modern technology, more departments have been emerged and students seek employability with mono or multi-disciplinary skills along with 21st-century knowledge. This prioritizes the generation of multidisciplinary teachers who cater to the need for quality education in the 21st century. Based on this reflection, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has proposed the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP). The pilot version of ITEP is currently being implemented at the Institute of Eminence (IoE), Institutions of National Importance (IoNI), and Central and State Universities. This article asserts that ITEP strengthens graduates' professional employability along with 21st-century skills which will be attire and adornment for future teachers.
Numerical and Experimental Insights on Pitting Corrosion of Bare and Plasma Nitrided SS316L in Ground Granulated Blastfurnace Slag (GGBS) Concrete
Authors: Mali Amol , Kolekar Aniket , Dive Vikas , Solepatil Sandesh , Jadhav Ganesh , Vagge Sashikant
Published: February 2025

Corrosion of concrete Rebar is persistently observed in building beams and columns. Due to this metallurgical problem, concrete structures become weak due to pitting corrosion of rebar, and the life of the building will be reduced. Products made of stainless steel are susceptible to corrosion in specific environments, mainly if they are open to a corrosive atmosphere, where localized oxidization may happen. This research examines how bare SS316L and plasma-nitrided SS316L respond to pitting corrosion in a Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag (GGBS) concrete environment. This research is unique because the chemical kinetics factors employed in the numerical model were established on an experimental campaign in Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag (GGBS) concrete environments. The primary emphasis of this work is pit development rather than the pitting start process. COMSOL Multiphysics simulation software is employed to complete 3D Finite element analysis (FEA) simulations in transient mode. Pits may be considered elliptical since, according to the examination of the investigational results, their mean width and depth are reasonably near together. In experimental results current density of bare (2.4 × 10-9 A/cm2) and plasma nitrided SS316L (0.5 × 10-9 A/cm2) stainless steel is observed. Experimental results of pitting corrosion are validated with Comsol multiphysics software for the current density of bare (2.12 × 10-9 A/cm2) and plasma nitrided SS316L (0.33 × 10-9 A/cm2) stainless steel is observed. According to numerical findings, the initial shape of the pit affects how it spreads. While an elliptical pit behaves differently, it maintains its form throughout propagation in radius over time.
Service expectations and performance evaluation in sport child camps: participants and parents' perspectives
Authors: Sousa Marisa , Gonçalves Celina , Rui Rui , José Carvalho Maria
Published: February 2025

Abstract - Aim: The current study aims to examine the differences between service expectations and service performance evaluation in sport child camps among participants and their parents. Methods: Data were collected from 258 sport child camp participants and 226 parents, before and after the camp experience, to obtain their service expectations and service performance evaluations, respectively. Paired samples t tests were conducted to examine whether a significant difference existed between expectations and performance evaluations among both participants and parents. Results: Significant differences were found between participants’ expectations and performance evaluations regarding Contact with Physical Environmental, Food and Fun. For parents, significant differences were found between expectations and performance evaluations regarding Staff, Activities Program, Service Failures and Recovery, and Food. In general, participants had higher expectations than their evaluations of the service delivered by sport child camp. In turn, parents evaluated the service performance with higher scores than their initial expectations of the sport child camp. Conclusion: This study represents an advance in the knowledge about participants and parents’ expectations with the sport child camp services and highlights the importance of contrasting expectations and performance of the service. The results allow sport child camp managers to diagnose where improvements should be targeted and are useful to identify strengths and weaknesses of service quality.
"Assadão do Zé”: Superando Crises e Reinventando o Empreendedorismo na Pandemia
Authors: Pimentel Kristall Hundsdorfer Costa , Verussa Leana Ribas Rodrigues , Alberton Anete , Marinho Sidnei Vieira
Published: February 2025

Este caso para ensino traz para discussão o desafio que José Carlos - um aposentado de 60 anos que acabara de sair de um processo de falência, e que no início de 2020 resolveu empreender novamente numa nova área de atuação - tivera que passar ao recém inaugurar o Assadão do Zé. Depois de ter desenvolvido um plano de negócio levantando informações que subsidiariam as tomadas de decisão e delineariam o andamento do negócio a partir de sua inauguração, com apenas uma semana de funcionamento, Zé se depara com a pandemia do Coronavírus e, consequentemente, o decreto estadual determinando o fechamento de todos os estabelecimentos de atividades não essenciais. Zé já tinha investido na estrutura, insumos e divulgação de seu negócio e não gostaria de ter mais uma experiência negativa no empreendedorismo, precisava redefinir suas estratégias e táticas para dar continuidade ao negócio. Este caso serve para trazer o debate sobre quais alternativas Zé teria para redefinir o mix de marketing já definido no início do negócio. Desse modo, o caso é recomendado para abordar, diretamente, os 4 Ps do marketing e, indiretamente, os passos para o planejamento do marketing, seus elementos e correlações em disciplinas de marketing e planejamento de marketing de cursos de graduação em Administração, Marketing, Comunicação e áreas correlatas.
Estratégias de ocupação e resistência de mulheres em conselhos de administração: Enfrentando um segundo nível do teto de vidro
Authors: Pinheiro Michele Menezes , Santos Carolina Maria Mota , Carvalho Neto Antônio Moreira de , Diniz Daniela Martins
Published: February 2025

Este estudo identificou e analisou as estratégias de resistência e de ocupação adotadas por mulheres para chegarem aos Conselhos de Administração de empresas brasileiras.18 executivas brasileiras foram entrevistadas em uma pesquisa de natureza qualitativa. Os resultados evidenciam que o discurso das entrevistadas é dividido entre as experiências de trabalho pregressas e o tempo nos Conselhos. Quando contam sobre o passado, admitem com mais facilidade situações constrangedoras, preconceitos e assédios vivenciados. Durante o avançar de suas carreiras até a posição executiva, a maior parte precisou se valer das estratégias de adaptação tão presentes na literatura sobre carreiras femininas, como utilizar vestes específicas para evitar abordagens inadequadas, masculinizar seus comportamentos e ressaltar características valorizadas pelos homens. Entretanto, a necessidade de adaptação ao padrão masculino tem perdido força, porque acreditam que os tempos mudaram e o enfrentamento do preconceito de gênero não é mais o mesmo. Todavia, a visão de mudança radical é colocada em xeque por depoimentos que demonstram violências simbólicas vividas pelas conselheiras. Sendo os Conselhos a instância mentora do processo estratégico de uma empresa, analisar a trajetória de quem passou pelos espaços anteriores até chegar ao topo permite colocar luz para quem vem em seguida, tanto nas barreiras quanto nas estratégias para transpô-las.
Positive Youth Development in Rural High Schools: A Two-State Case Study
Authors: Hughes Jason E. , Ulmer Jonathan D. , Hock Gaea , Disberger Brandie , Clark J. Spencer
Published: February 2025

This research explored what students and school staff in rural, low socioeconomic (SES) high schools perceive as factors that strengthen and inhibit the positive youth development (PYD) attributes of students' confidence, competence, character, connection, and compassion. A collective case study was conducted in four rural high schools, two in Kansas and two in West Virginia. Fieldwork at each school involved semi-structured focus group interviews with students and school staff. Observations and documents collected focused on the various social-emotional learning (SEL) support, services, and opportunities made available to students as well as community resources and statistics. It was discovered that students and school staff perceive that a student’s lack of understanding and acceptance of others, a challenging and disruptive home life, and the pressure to perform academically can be significant inhibitors of all five PYD attributes in rural, low-SES high schools. Providing diverse opportunities for student engagement and hands-on and engaging courses, such as Career Technical Education (CTE) combined with adult intentionality, modeling, and encouragement, emerged from the study as perceived factors that strengthen all five attributes of PYD. The recommendations section of this paper provides thoughts and suggestions on strengthening the PYD of students attending rural, low-SES high schools.
Proton Beam Radiotherapy of Choroidal Melanoma – Practical Aspects
Authors: Nowak Agnieszka , Kowal Joanna , Dębicka-Kumela Magdalena , Gerba-Górecka Karolina , Nowak Dagmara , Romanowska-Dixon Bożena
Published: February 2025

Proton beam radiotherapy for choroidal melanoma is a highly effective treatment method that minimizes, but does not eliminate, radiation-related complications. The article covers the practical aspects of the assessment of patient eligibility for treatment, therapy preparation, radiation procedures, and treatment outcomes.
Nationalism and the Legitimacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Macau: Colonial Legacy and Contemporary Imaginaries
Authors: Lou Loretta I.T.
Published: February 2025

This chapter explores how colonial legacy and the transition of sovereignty influenced the legitimacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Macau. Contrary to previous research suggesting that the legitimacy of TCM hinges on the creation of miracles, I posit that in Macau the credibility of TCM predominantly stems from empathetic healing and cultural nationalism, which repositions TCM as a source of national treasure and pride. Similar to the promotion of Confucianism, the internationalisation of TCM represents China’s latest effort to use its traditional culture as a conduit of soft power. Through championing the dissemination of TCM across former Portuguese colonies, Macau not only contributes to China’s intent to broaden its global influence, but it also accentuates the city’s enduring role as a nexus between ‘Chinese’ and ‘Western’ medicinal practices, a legacy dating back to the 16th century.
Stress Reduction through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Authors: Paslan Nur Azmina , Kamil Muhammad Shafiq Mt
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to identify the level of stress and symptoms among houseman and assess the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in reducing stress. A single participant was selected through purposive sampling from among houseman. Quantitative data were collected using the Perceived Stress Scale while qualitative data were derived from verbatim transcripts of counseling sessions. Descriptive analysis of the Perceived Stress Scale scores and content analysis of the transcripts were used to examine stress levels and symptoms. The findings revealed high perceived stress among the participant, with symptoms evidence across emotional, physiological, cognitive, and behavioral domains. The counseling sessions effectively reduced stress levels from high to moderate, highlighting the potential of Cognitive Behavior Therapy as an intervention for managing stress among houseman.
Código de Ética dos Servidores Públicos Civis do Poder Executivo do RS
Authors: PRIMAZ GIZELA DICKMANN OLSSON , MISKO RÚBIA , GAMARRA ADIMIR JOSOÉ SEIB
Published: February 2025

Ethics, as the unique expression of correct thinking, leads to the idea of moral universality or even to the ideal universal form of human behavior, expressed in principles valid for all normal and sound thinking. In the early years of life, ethics is transmitted to us through attitudes and examples. As we begin to understand behavioral rules, the principles that guide our social life are conveyed through demands and punishments. Ethics leads to better coexistence in groups, such as in family, school, work, and society, as it prompts us to act in a morally correct manner. The Code of Ethics serves to standardize and formalize the organization's understanding in its various relationships and operations. The existence of the Code of Ethics prevents subjective judgments from distorting, hindering, or restricting the full application of its principles.
HARAPPA ARCHITECTURE – HUB OF ART AND CULTURE
Authors:   St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Vimala Dr. S.M.
Published: February 2025

India is a multicultural subcontinent resulting from a history of migrations of diverse
peoples and establishment of new communities. The newcomers, often arriving as invaders,
carrying their cultural baggage with them, were gradually absorbed into Indian culture. Art
generally means sculpture and painting and often includes architecture, but human artefacts
may embrace a wider category of material remains that includes the decorative and minor arts
such as jewellery, pottery, metal, wooden utensils and even toys. The artefacts of the earliest
inhabitants of India, the Stone Age societies, go back many millennia: rock paintings of central
India used different pigments to depict humans and animals, Neolithic pottery was ornamented
with natural and geometric patterns, while terracotta figurines suggest the universal cult of the
Great Mother. Around 2500 BCE, the urban culture of Harappa sprang up in the North – West
of India along the Indus River, continuing down to the West coast. They constitute an area of
8,40,000 square miles, which is must vaster than that of any contemporary civilization
elsewhere. Hailed as the land of urban culture, Indus Valley has captured the imagination of
historians and common people alike. But amazingly, the inception of the Indus Valley
Civilization is devoid of any kind of battles. The Indus Valley people rather made deals, not
war and created a stable, peaceful and prosperous culture. It was known for its spectacular
city planning. Archaeological investigations in the Indian sub-continent during the last two
decades have contributed significantly to an overall understanding of various cultures. Of
these, the Harappan studies have attracted the attention of various scholars. Harappans, an
ancient people who lived in the Indus Valley were advanced for their time, especially in
architecture.
EDUCAÇÃO NO SISTEMA PRISIONAL DO ESTADO DO PARANÁ: DIREITO OU PRIVILÉGIO?
Authors: Dudeque Marcia Leonora , Quinelatto Rubia Fernanda 
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo traz indagações acerca da oferta da Educação no Sistema Prisional do Estado do Paraná, a ser discutido à luz dos Direitos Humanos, Educação e da Cidadania. Para a referida discussão considera-se os dados do Departamento Penitenciário do Paraná - DEPENPR (2022), os quais revelam que 13.890 pessoas presas não estiveram, em 2022, inseridas na escolarização no contexto do Sistema Prisional paranaense, o que pressupõe violações quanto aos Direitos à Educação, Direitos Humanos e também à Cidadania. Assim, o artigo aqui delineado tem como objetivo analítico deflagrar a oferta da Educação no sistema prisional paranaense. A metodologia de pesquisa está organizada em dois capítulos, a partir do procedimento metodológico de Revisão Bibliográfica, com autores que elucidam reflexões, acerca da Educação como Direito aos sujeitos presos e não um privilégio a ser concedido a eles. Para embasar teoricamente a presente discussão impera trazer à baila as contribuições de Anísio Teixeira (1956), a partir da obra denominada “Educação não é privilégio” e como essa assertiva é aqui compreendida no espaço da educação prisional, mais especificamente do estado do Paraná, ao considerar os pressupostos legais de direitos. Pelo exposto, cabe afirmar, por fim, que todos os sujeitos que não concluíram a Educação Básica, conforme LDBN (Brasil, 1996) na idade própria, são cidadãos de um mesmo status que buscam exercer cidadania pelo Direito à Educação, onde inclui-se os que se encontram em privação de liberdade no estado do Paraná.
PERKEMBANGAN INDUSTRI E-SPORT DAN PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DI PEMATANG SIANTAR
Authors: Romario F D Purba  , Rafael E J Siregar  , Pawer D Panjaitan  , Darwin Damanik  , Ade Nurul Elisyah  , Ade Nurma Dani  , Rizky Sahertian
Published: February 2025

E-sports is one of the techno-based sports that is generally held in the form of a video game tournament between several players which also has a fan base of millions of people.  E-sports has values in the form of sports, economic, social, achievement, and knowledge values like sports in general.  The parent organization of E-sport Indonesia itself is the Indonesian E-sport Executive Board (PBESI) chaired by Prof. Dr. Budi Gunawan, S.H., Si. This research aims to find out how the development of E-sport and what impact it has on economic growth in Pematangsiantar City.
PERAN KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN DALAM MEMEDIASI PENGARUH LIKUIDITAS DAN PROFITABILITAS TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR SUB SEKTOR MAKANAN DAN MINUMAN DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Yuphi Handoko  , Devi Ratna Ningsih  , Sugeng Priyanto
Published: February 2025

This study aims determine the effect of Liquidity and Profitability on Firm Value with Dividend Policy as an Intervening variable in food and beverage sub sector manufacturing companies listend on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2017 – 2022. The sample of this research is 10 food and beverage sub sector companies listed on the Indonesia stock exchange for the 2017-2022 period. In this study, path analysiswas carried out using SPSS version 25 program and Microsoft Excel 2019. The results showed that 1) Liquidity has no significant effect on Dividend Policy 2) Profitability has a significant effect on Dividend Policy 3) Dividend Policy has no effect on Firm Value 4) Liquidity has a significant negative effect on Firm Value 5) Profitability has a significant effect on Firm Value 6) Dividend Policy is able to mediate the effect of Liquidity on Firm Value 7) Dividend Policy is unable to mediate the effect of Profitability on Firm Value.
Insights into the Middle-Late Miocene palaeoceanographic development of Cyprus (E. Mediterranean) from a new δ18O and δ13C stable isotope composite record
Authors: Cannings Torin , Robertson Alastair H. F. , Kroon Dick
Published: February 2025

Abstract. The Middle to Late Miocene was a time of significant global climate change. In the eastern Mediterranean region, these climatic changes coincided with important tectonic events, which resulted in changes in the organisation of oceanic gateways, altering oceanic circulation patterns. The Miocene Climatic Optimum is regarded as the most recent CO2-driven warming event in Earth’s climate history and has been proposed as an analogue for future climate change. We present a c. 12 Ma record of oxygen and carbon stable isotopes from the Island of Cyprus to help constrain the nature and extent of Miocene palaeoceanographic changes in the eastern Mediterranean region. Cyprus includes Neogene deep-sea pelagic sedimentary rocks which are suitable for stable isotope studies. Our composite geochemical record integrates data from the Lower-Upper Miocene succession at Kottaphi Hill along the northern margin of the Troodos ophiolite, and the Upper Miocene succession at Lapatza Hill to the south of the Kyrenia Range. Calcareous nannofossil biostratigraphy reveals that the composite record spans the Miocene Climatic Optimum's onset to the beginning of the Messinian Salinity Crisis. The new stable isotopic record reveals a complex interplay between global climate change and regional-to-local tectonic changes. In the earlier part of the record, global climate change dominated; however, by the end of the Late Miocene, tectonic events culminated in isolation of the Mediterranean basins, resulting in a deviation from the global open-ocean trends. Strontium isotope analysis was used primarily to help constrain the age of the Miocene successions sampled but also implies changes in the connectivity of eastern Mediterranean basins during the Late Miocene. This research provides a useful reference for oceanographic changes during the Miocene of the Eastern Mediterranean compared to the global oceans.
A revised and expanded deep radiostratigraphy of the Greenland Ice Sheet from airborne radar sounding surveys between 1993–2019
Authors: MacGregor Joseph A. , Fahnestock Mark A. , Paden John D. , Li Jilu , Harbeck Jeremy P. , Aschwanden Andy
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Between 1993 and 2019, NASA and NSF sponsored 26 separate airborne campaigns that surveyed the thickness and radiostratigraphy of the Greenland Ice Sheet using successive generations of coherent VHF radar sounders developed and operated by The University of Kansas. Most of the ice-sheet’s internal VHF radiostratigraphy is composed of isochronal reflections that record its integrated response to past centennial-to-multi-millennial-scale climatic and dynamic events. We previously generated the first comprehensive dated radiostratigraphy of the Greenland Ice Sheet using the first 20 of these campaigns (1993–2013) and investigated its value for constraining the ice sheet’s history and modern boundary conditions. Here we describe the second major version of this radiostratigraphic dataset using all 26 campaigns, which includes substantial improvements in survey coverage and was mostly acquired with higher-fidelity systems. We incorporated several lessons learned from our previous efforts for improved quality control and accelerated tracing, including an automatic test for stratigraphic conformability, a cutoff length for semi-automatic tracing propagation, a thickness-normalized reprojection for radargrams, and automatic inter-segment reflection matching. We reviewed and augmented the 1993–2013 radiostratigraphy and applied an existing independently developed method for predicting radiostratigraphy to the previously untraced campaigns (2014–2019) to accelerate their semi-automatic tracing. The result is a more robust radiostratigraphy of the ice sheet that can validate the sensitivity of ice-sheet models to past major climate changes and constrain long-term boundary conditions (e.g., accumulation rate). Based on these results, we make several recommendations for how radiostratigraphy may be traced more efficiently and reliably in the future. This dataset is freely available at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14531734 (MacGregor et al., 2024). It includes all traced reflections at the spatial resolution of the radargrams and grids (5 km horizontal resolution) of the depths of isochrones between 3–115 ka and ages between 10–80 % of the ice thickness; associated codes are available at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14183061 (MacGregor, 2024a).
Gender, aesthetics, and performance in rhythmic gymnastics: challenges and transformations of bodies and identities in sport
Authors: Perez Anna , Poton Roberto , Copolillo Martha
Published: February 2025

The present work seeks to understand the path of Rhythmic Gymnastics (RG) as a modality that develops hegemonically with female bodies, going against the grain of most sports. However, it is important to remember that GR is a sport like any other and can be practiced by anyone, regardless of gender. Its male aspect, Men's Rhythmic Gymnastics (GRM), still has little visibility and is in constant development, which makes its trajectory somewhat uncertain on the national and international scene. This study is centered on reflection based on bibliographical references focusing on the theme of the participation of men and women in GR. The present investigation constitutes an integrative literature review consisting of six studies. In this study, the continuous transformations of sports practice in a specific context that is rhythmic gymnastics were highlighted. In the past, there was a greater struggle for women to gain their place in the sport, and currently for men, to enter and remain in rhythmic gymnastics. Finally, it was found that strategies must be created so that young people, whether male or female, can access the sport they want without prejudice being a delimiter.
The case for decriminalisation: Sex work and the law in Queensland (Crime and Justice Briefing Paper)
Authors: Jeffreys Elena , O'Brien Erin , Fawkes Janelle
Published: February 2025

For the decades preceding the Fitzgerald Inquiry, sex work in Queensland was known as “the joke” – defined as illegal within the law, yet ubiquitous thanks to police corruption. In the 30 years since, Queensland has not yet managed to break out of this duplicitous mould. The laws and practise of sex work remain deeply at odds, causing problems for safety through costly and harmful policing. In this briefing paper, sex workers Elena Jeffreys and Janelle Fawkes, with academic Erin O’Brien explain the landscape, the evidence, and point towards the benefits of a decriminalised approach to sex work laws in Queensland.