bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Study on the Influence of Accreditation on Healthcare Institutions Outcomes
Authors: - Sari Alrasheedi , - Saleh Alfayez
Published: November 2024

Health institutions accreditation is a critical process aimed at ensuring that healthcare facilities meet established standards of quality and safety. This study explores the influence of accreditation on healthcare outcomes, comparing various accreditation systems globally. The research highlights the correlation between accreditation status and patient safety, quality of care, and overall health outcomes in accredited versus non-accredited institutions.
Observation of ipom mesh four months post-Insertion: A case study on abdominal wall abscess and multiple fistulas following Laparoscopic ipom Procedure
Authors:   Dr. Arjun Chinnappa, Dr. Chandana Narayanaswamy and Dr. Linganagouda Patil
Published: November 2024

First described in 1993, the laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh (ipom) gained popularity with main advantage of reduced wound complications & recurrence rates.1We went across available literature when this case of multiple fistulas in the abdominal wall came to us after 6 months of IPOM , not a single case report or complication describing it was available.The patient was operated with IPOM for umbilicl hernia 6 months ago and now presented with abdominal wall abscess with multiple fistulas after IPOM. This case report shed light on management of one & only reported case of such.
Isolasi Staphylococcus aureus dari swab tangan penjamah makanan di kantin Universitas Mataram
Authors: Hasbi Nurmi , Rosyunita  , Rahim Adelia Riezka , Ayunda Rahmah Dara
Published: November 2024

One of the main qualities of food is seen from the biological safety aspect, such as being free from Pathogenic microorganisms. Staphylococcus aureus is a pathogenic bacterium that can contaminate food ingredients come from the skin of food handlers. S. aureus produces enterotoxins that have a poisoning in consumers.The preliminary observationstated that there were still many food handlers in the Mataram University canteen who did not pay attention to hand hygiene and personal sanitation. This study aims to determine the bacterial contamination of S. aureus swabbed from the hands of food handlers in the Mataram University cafetaria. The method was used in this research is descriptive observational. The research consisted of two stages, namely isolation and biochemical identification. The isolation stage resulted 10 culturable bacterial isolates. All bacteria were able to ferment mannitol on Mannitol Salt Then, the biochemical test identification resulted that all isolates had a positive catalase test, a positive slide coagulase test, Gram-positive, and staphylococci cell. The TSIA test resulted A/A or (acid)/(acid) which indicated that all isolates were able to use diverse carbon sources from sucrose, lactose, glucose. Moreover, other test as sulfur, indole and motility tests were negative. Therefore, all isolates in this study are classified as S. aureus. This research is also a promotive and preventive effort for the campus in implementing hygiene and sanitation for food handlers in the cafetaria.
WHY SELFIE? GENDER INVARIANCE IN MOTIVES FOR TAKING AND POSTING SELFIES
Authors: Fam Jia Yuin
Published: November 2024

The study of motivation to engage in media-related behavioral addictions requires more research attention. Studies had identified generic motives across different types of media-related behavioral addictions, while other studies have revealed unique motives that are only applicable in specific media-related behavioral addictions. The current study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Motives for Taking and Posting Selfies Scale (MTPSS). A total of 207 university students in Malaysia were recruited to participate in this study, with 98 males (47.3%) and 109 females (52.7%), aged between 19 and 24 years old (M = 20.92, SD = 1.23). The results support the original four-factor structure of the MTPSS, namely appraisal-seeking self-presentation, entertainment, status-updating self-presentation, and documentation. In terms of reliability, the MTPSS demonstrated good internal consistency. The gender invariance of MTPSS was tested in configural, metric, scalar, and residual invariance models, supporting the notion that males and females responded similarly to the items of the MTPSS. Overall, the psychometric evidence suggests that the MTPSS is a valid and reliable tool for identifying motives of taking and posting selfies. With evidence of reliability, validity, and gender invariance, the MTPSS is found to be effective in understanding the motivational drivers of selfie-taking and posting behaviors.
MAN/PERSONALITY, ANTHROPOCENE, ANTHROPOCENE MODELING OF HUMAN NATURE
Authors: Manov Boris Filipov
Published: November 2024

The article substantiates the view that in the conditions of transition to a new geological era - noosphere/anthropocene, there is a transition/clash from/to the “traditional” formation of the human personality through socialization and education to/and the anthropocene modeling of man through modern scientific technologies, in which an attempt is made to point out some of the most important trends in the development of the world that question the natural/divine “human nature” since the beginning of the 21st century.
LEARNING APPROACHES IN DENTAL STUDENTS: AN INSTRUMENTAL AND PROFILES ANALYSIS
Authors: Mendel Nancy Beatriz , Motta Florencia Anabel , Scheinsohn Camila , Freiberg Hoffmann Agustín
Published: November 2024

Students' learning approaches are described as different modes, procedures, or strategies that students use to process the information they need to learn. This paper analyzes the learning approaches in students of Dentistry using the Revised Two Factor Study Process Questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F). It is proposed, on the one hand, to analyze the internal structure of the instrument, and on the other, to examine approaches to students and their relationship to academic performance. 752 dental students participated. As a result, adequate evidence of the instrument's internal validity was obtained -confirmatory factor analysis, internal consistency, and factorial invariance analysis. Besides, a latent profile analysis obtained two learning approach profiles. One profile, with a deep approach over the surface, and the other, with similar levels of both. Then an analysis of average differences found that students who mostly employ the deep approach have higher academic performance than those with similar levels of both approaches. These results show that while it is important to promote the adoption of the deep approach in students, it is necessary to consider both -deep and surface-, as they are not exclusive. Although learning approaches are measured independently, in practice students combine features of both by forming their learning profiles.
CROSS-NATIONAL MEASUREMENT INVARIANCE OF THE PATIENT HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE-4 (PHQ-4) AS A SCREENING MEASURE FOR DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY SYMPTOMS IN 12 LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES
Authors: Caycho-Rodríguez Tomás , Vilca Lindsey W. , Ventura-León José , Valencia Pablo D. , Carbajal-León Carlos , Reyes-Bossio Mario , Delgado-Campusano Mariel , Yupanqui-Lorenzo Daniel E. , Rojas-Jara Claudio , Gallegos Miguel , Cervigni Mauricio , Martino Pablo , Polanco-Carrasco Roberto , Palacios Diego Alejandro , Moreta-Herrera Rodrigo , Samaniego-Pinho Antonio , Lobos Rivera Marlon Elías , Buschiazzo Figares Andrés , Puerta-Cortés Diana Ximena , Corrales-Reyes Ibraín Enrique , Calderón Raymundo , Petzold Olimpia , Camargo Andrés , Torales Julio , Ferrufino-Borja Daniela , Muñoz-del-Carpio-Toia Agueda , Palacios Jorge , Schulmeyer Marion K. , Garcia-Cadena Cirilo H. , Baeza-Rivera María José , Salazar-Fernández Camila , Barria-Asenjo Nicol A. , Ayala-Colqui Jesús
Published: November 2024

The Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4) is a widely used instrument to measure symptoms of depression and anxiety in general, but not much is known about its cross-cultural utility in Latin America. The present study evaluated the measurement invariance of the PHQ-4 in adult samples (N = 5441) from 12 Latin American countries (Paraguay, El Salvador, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, Uruguay, Peru, Mexico, Cuba, Guatemala, Argentina, and Bolivia). The two-factor structure presented a superior fit to the one-factor structure. This provides evidence to support a two-dimensional model of anxious and depressive symptomatology of the PHQ-4, with a good estimate of reliability. The configural, metric, scalar and strict invariance of the PHQ-4 was supported, suggesting that participants from all countries attribute the same meaning to the latent constructs anxiety and depression and their scores can be compared. Additionally, support was provided for the hypothesis that the presence of depressive symptoms significantly predicts subjective well-being. However, the presence of anxiety symptoms fails to significantly predict participants well-being. It is concluded that the PHQ-4 provides a largely comparable measure of anxiety and depression symptoms in a large sample of Latin American countries.
THE LINK BETWEEN WORK RESOURCES AND THE FULFILMENT OF FAMILY DEMANDS: MEDIATION ANALYSIS
Authors: Vadvilavičius Tadas , Stelmokienė Aurelija
Published: November 2024

This study aims to analyze the relationship between work resources and the fulfilment of family demands and to test the mediation effect of work-family enrichment self-efficacy on this relationship. Previous studies focus more on the antecedents and outcomes of work-family enrichment, while the psychological mechanism of work-family enrichment stays under research.  The Work-home resources model was used to looked deeper in the mechanism. A convenience sample of 233 Lithuanian employees participated in the study (85.4 per cent of women; average age 39.63 years). The scales of work resources and the scale of fulfilment of family needs have been developed on the basis of the Work-home resources model. In addition, a work-family enrichment self-efficacy scale and demographic questions were used. The results showed positive correlations between all variables tested. Work resources predict a higher level of work-family self-efficacy and the fulfilment of family demands. Meanwhile, the results showed a significant mediation effect. Study revealed that work-family enrichment self-efficacy is an important mediator that helps to better understand the mechanism of work-family enrichment.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ANTECEDENTS OF LIFE SATISFACTION
Authors: Kokun Oleg , Serdiuk Liudmyla , Lytvynenko Olga
Published: November 2024

Life satisfaction is exceptionally important for people, so that in-depth research of psychological antecedents that can be associated with this psychological phenomenon is needed. In particular, those psychological characteristics that can be improved and developed need priority attention. The aim of this study was to determine the extent to which psychological well-being, hardiness, sense of coherence, and self-efficacy can be associated with life satisfaction. The study included 207 participants (29 men and 178 women) aged from 18 to 68 years (M = 34.1, SD = 11.8). Results of correlation and multiple regression analyses showed that the most important antecedent of life satisfaction was self-acceptance. This indicator of psychological well-being had the strongest correlations with both indicators of life satisfaction used in the study – satisfaction with life and subjective happiness, and also entered the first place in both highly informative prognostic models built for these indicators. Also, three more indicators were included in these prognostic models: one more indicator of psychological well-being - autonomy, one indicator of hardiness - control, and self-efficacy. In addition to them, environmental mastery, purpose in life, commitment and challenge acceptance also had expressed associations with life satisfaction. Our findings deepened current understanding regarding influence of psychological antecedents on a person’s life satisfaction. They can be used to help a person achieve life satisfaction through development of appropriate psychological characteristics.
SPIRITUALITY, RELIGIOSITY AND WELL-BEING RELATIONSHIP IN EARLY ADULTHOOD: TESTING DIRECT AND INDIRECT EFFECT VIA MEANING IN LIFE
Authors: Mineva Kremena
Published: November 2024

The study explored the impact of religiosity and spirituality indicators on the subjective, social and psychological well-being of individuals aged 18 to 45 years both directly and indirectly through meaning in life.  A total of 199 Bulgarians took part in the study (Mage = 27.58; SD = 8.71; 82.4% females). The instruments of the study were: Brief Mental Health Continuum Short, Brief Multidimensional Measure of Religiosity and Spirituality, Meaning in Life Questionnaire. Analyses showed that spiritual forgiveness predicted all domains of well-being and religious support predicted subjective well-being, all performing positive small effects. Meaning in life acted as full mediator in the relationship between daily spiritual experiences, religious support, forgiveness and all the domains of well-being. Meaning in life partially mediated the relationships between religious support and subjective well-being as well as between forgiveness and social well-being. The findings address that religiosity-based social support, daily transcendent experiences, and forgiving to oneself and the others promote well-being in early adulthood, and the underlying mechanism can be explained by meaning in life. Practical implications of the findings and directions for future research were discussed.
Systemic Juvenile idiopathic arthritis in child complicated by amyloidosis with secondary nephrotic syndrome
Authors: Shah Syed Sajid Hussain , Aalia Bibi
Published: November 2024

A 7 years old girl diagnosed as case of juvenile idiopathic arthritis since the age of 1.5 years, generalized onset with systemic presentation is complicated by secondary nephrotic syndrome. Renal biopsy showing amyloidosis. Patient has severe disease course being complicated by sever flare ups of disease symptoms and body swelling. Since onset of disease patient got NSAIDs, methotrexate, steroids, anti TNF inhibitors with no or partial response. After diagnosis with secondary nephrotic syndrome due to secondary amyloidosis patient is started on intravenous tocilizumab. There is improvement of patient symptoms.
Diagnostic Accuracy of X-Ray PNS for Paranasal Sinuses (X-Ray PNS) Sinus Pathologies with Computed Tomography Paranasal Sinuses (CT PNS) A The Gold Standard
Authors: Israr Karishma , Wasif Farman  , Siddique Umer Ummara , Abdullah Safi  , Shahjehan Alam  , Hadia Abid
Published: November 2024

OBJECTIVES
To determine the diagnostic accuracy of X-ray PNS in different pathologies of paranasal sinuses, using CT PNS as the gold standard, and establishing X-ray PNS as a potential first-line screening tool.
METHODOLOGY
This cross-sectional study was conducted over two years in the Department of Radiology, Rehman Medical Institute Peshawar. 100 patients in the sample with suspected PNS pathologies were selected through the purposive sampling technique, aged 18-70. All patients underwent X-ray PNS initially, followed by CT scans. CT PNS was performed even in cases with normal X-ray findings to check for false negatives or positives.
RESULTSOut of 100 patients, 56% were male. Most PNS pathologies (55%) were in the 15-35 age group (mean age 24 years, SD ±3.89). The most common symptoms were nasal obstruction (40%) and headache (39%). X-ray PNS showed 67% sensitivity, 60% specificity, 85% PPV, and 64% NPV. The overall diagnostic accuracy of X-ray PNS was 66% compared to CT PNS.
CONCLUSION
X-ray PNS demonstrates a diagnostic accuracy of 66% in diagnosing PNS pathologies. While not as comprehensive as CBCT, X-ray PNS shows potential as a first-line screening tool, particularly for larger sinuses, potentially reducing unnecessary radiation exposure from CT scans.
Smartphone microscopy: Design and implementation of a dual magnification system
Authors: Alkareem Lubna A. , Al-Dergazly Anwaar A.
Published: November 2024

This paper presents a dual magnification smartphone microscope designed for versatile imaging, enabling low magnification for wide-field viewing and high magnification for detailed biological sample analysis and automatic control of the working distance. It offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional lab microscopes, particularly in low-resource settings. Simulated, optimized, and designed using Ansys Zemax OpticStudio, the microscope was fabricated with 3D printing technology. Dual magnification (150x and 1000x) was achieved with two optical paths, improving resolution to 1 µm at higher and 1.5 µm at lower magnifications.  The design provides clear and accurate images. The smartphone integration enhances usability, allowing easy magnification switching, image capture, and potential use of diagnostic applications.
Analisis Abuse Supervisior, Stres Kerja dan Kepuasan Karir Terhadap Kinerja (Studi Empiris Anggota Polisi Kepolisian Resor Mappi)
Authors: Mendila Victor , Falah Syaikul , Fauzi Achmad
Published: November 2024

Dampak stres pada polisi dijelaskan, dimana petugas polisi yang mengalami tingkat stres kerja yang tinggi mengalami masalah psikologis dan fisik yang tinggi. Pada umumnya, mereka mengalami kesehatan yang buruk, sering absen dari pekerjaan, mengalami burnout, dan tidak puas terhadap pekerjaan mereka, dan karena lemahnya komitmen organisasi yang dimiliki maka mungkin petugas polisi tidak seutuhnya melibatkan diri dalam pekerjaan atau mereka mungkin akan berhenti dari pekerjaannya lebih awal. Tujan penelitian ini untuk melihat pengaruh Abuse Supervisor terhadap sters kerja, Stres Kerja dan Kepuasan Kerja terhadap kinerja. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif yakni penelitian yang menggunakan pengukuran. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan Generalized Structured Component Analysis (GSCA) adalah metode analisis data multivariat yang digunakan untuk model struktural berbasis komponen. Berdasarkan hasil pengolahan data dan pembahasan pada bab sebelumnya, maka dibuatlah kesimpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu pengaruh abuse supervisor terhadap stress tidak berpangaruh signikan. Demikian pula dengan stress terhadap kinerja dan kepuasan kerja terhadap kinerja. Tidak diterima hipotesis dijelaskan melalui mekanisme Coping.  Mekanisme berupa dukungan sosial dari rekan kerja atau keluarga, atau keterampilan manajemen stres yang efektif mengurangi dampak negatif dari perilaku abusive supervisor.
Metaphorical Perceptions of High School Senior Students Regarding the Nursing Profession
Authors: Altuntaş Serap , İş Muhammed , Güleç Şeyda Nur , Taş Şevval
Published: November 2024

Objective: The study was conducted to determine the metaphorical perceptions of the nursing profession among high school seniors.
Methods: This research was conducted among final year high school students studying at 8 schools that provide education in different types. A total of 346 students voluntarily participated in the study and provided data. The data for the study was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed through content analysis.
Results: The results of the study revealed that the majority of high school students belonging to Generation Z held positive perceptions of the nursing profession. They described nursing as an emotion, a family member, a guide, a source of trust, a helper for patients, a life saver, a healer, indispensable, hardworking, problem-solving, complementary, protective, and a source of nourishment. The students mainly likened nursing to a mother, medicine, a friend in tough times, family, water, an angel, a hero, and a beacon of light. A small portion of the students perceived nursing negatively, describing it as useless, worthless, and the doctor's assistant. They also likened nursing to a superhero's assistant, a right-hand man, a horse, a slave, and a laborer.
Conclusions: The positive perceptions of nursing among high school students belonging to Generation Z are encouraging. It is necessary to reinforce these positive perceptions and change negative perceptions in a positive direction.
A Systematic Literature Review on Ichthyofaunal Diversity in Fresh Water Ecosystem, with Special Reference to Maharashtra
Authors: S. Jinturkar Anita. , Rankhamb S.V. , Shaikh M.J.
Published: November 2024

The study highlights a review of ichthyofaunal diversity across major rivers in Maharashtra such as the Godavari, Krishna, Tapti, Bhima, and Wainganga etc. Secondary data from various sources, research publications, were analysed. River Godavari had the most studied River. The scope of fish and fisheries in Maharashtra holds significant economic importance, particularly for local livelihoods and food security. Freshwater fish diversity in the state, as studied between 2009 and 2024, The current study deals with the freshwater ichthyofauna recorded and confirmed by different author shows a rich variety with 160 species recorded, spanning 9 orders, 25 families, and 80 genera. The most dominant order was Cypriniform followed by Siluridae. This diversity not only supports the fishing communities but also plays a critical role in meeting the demand for fish, which is a key source of protein for consumers. The review of this data provides valuable insights for fishermen. It also aids the fish industry by offering guidance on sustainable practices, as overfishing and habitat destruction can threaten these species.
Eyes on the Truth: Assessing the Use of the Body-Worn Cameras in South Cotabato Provincial Police Office
Authors: Guadayo Cueme Joel
Published: November 2024

The use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, with the aim of enhancing accountability, improving police-community relations, and providing valuable evidence for investigations. This study assessed the use of body-worn cameras and alternative recording devices by South Cotabato Provincial Police Office personnel. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data analysis and qualitative interviews with selected officers in the South Cotabato Provincial Police Office. The findings revealed that the South Cotabato Provincial Police Office had fully implemented the use of body-worn cameras and alternative recording devices in the execution of warrants and other planned police operations. There are only other police units and police personnel doing routine police activities who do not wear body-worn cameras or alternative recording devices. The PNP personnel also highly complied with the rules on the use of body-worn cameras and alternative recording devices during encounters with a suspect or accused, and their rights were highly observed by the South Cotabato Provincial Police Office. There is a need to provide more budget in the PNP organization to equip all police personnel in the South Cotabato Police Provincial Office with body- worn cameras intended for overt and covert operations. This research study made several contributions to the existing body of knowledge on the use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement agencies in the Philippines. It provides empirical evidence on the implementation and compliance of the South Cotabato Provincial Police personnel, offering valuable insights into the perspectives of police officers. By adopting a mixed-methods approach, the research captured a comprehensive understanding of the challenges, benefits, and opportunities associated with the deployment of this technology in a specific regional setting. The research findings also had direct policy implications, highlighting the need to align the policies of agencies and branches of government, comprehensive training programs, robust data management protocols, and the allocation of a bigger budget for law enforcement programs. Finally, this research adds to the limited body of literature on the use of body-worn cameras in developing countries, where the implementation and evaluation of such technologies may face distinct challenges and opportunities compared to more established contexts. The insights and lessons learned from the South Cotabato Provincial Police Office case study can inform future research and the global discourse on the role of technology in policing and public safety.
Simulation of Faults in the Yeywa-Thaphaywa High Voltage Transmission Line using Fuzzy Logic
Authors: Htwe Oo Zaw
Published: November 2024

Faults in transmission networks frequently undermine the reliability and stability of electrical power supply, causing load shedding and posing risks to power system equipment. Effective fault classification is crucial to minimize power outages and ensure timely restoration. This study presents a fault classification method for transmission lines using fuzzy logic. The classification utilizes three-phase feeder currents, neutral current, and phase voltages as inputs to the Fuzzy Inference System (FIS). The proposed method accurately classifies the various types of faults in a high voltage transmission network, including line-to-ground fault, double line-to-ground fault, line-to-line fault, and three-phase faults. Numerous test cases demonstrate the technique's high accuracy. The simulations are carried out in MATLAB/SIMULINK using Sim Power Systems and the Fuzzy Logic Toolbox (MATLAB 2016a).
Eco-Sustainable Building Materials in Cameroon: Straw in Contemporary Architecture
Authors: Bryant Kehbuma Sama , Alain Olivier Moudio , Charles Bwemba
Published: November 2024

The construction industry in Cameroon is facing increasing pressure to adopt more sustainable practices to mitigate environmental degradation and promote energy efficiency. This article explores the potential of straw as an eco-sustainable building material, particularly in the context of contemporary architecture in Garoua- Cameroon. Straw, a renewable resource, offers several benefits, including low embodied energy, excellent thermal insulation, and local availability, making it an ideal material for sustainable construction in the region. This article reviews global examples of straw-based architecture, examines the advantages and challenges of using straw in construction, and proposes practical applications for straw in Cameroon. Finally, it discusses the implications of adopting eco-sustainable practices in the country’s construction industry and highlights the need for updated building regulations and training programs to support the wider use of alternative building materials.
Effect of Sporosarcina Pasteurii on Rheological and Strength Properties of Bio-Self Compacting Concrete
Authors: Amartey Y. D. , Amartey B. H. S. , Lawan A. , Nyela Y. J.
Published: November 2024

The study was conducted to evaluate the rheological and strength properties of bio-self compacting concrete. The materials used are cement, fine and coarse aggregates, bacteria (Sporosarcina pasteurii), and superplasticizer. Preliminary tests were conducted on the materials to ascertain its conformity to standard, and a full factorial design of experiment was adopted. The bacteria nutrient was varied at a ratio 1:3 of the bacteria content (i.e. 75% nutrient and 25% bacteria) at 10^5 cell/ml Sporosarcina pasteurii which was added to the fresh concrete at 5-25ml dosage by weight of water at 5ml increment, while the superplasticizer was added into the fresh concrete at 0.2-1.0% at 0.2 % increment by weight of cement which translated to 234 concrete samples. The rheological tests conducted were slump, V-funnel, L-box, and J-ring test, while the concrete strength tests conducted were compressive, flexural, and split tensile strength. Results from the experiment showed that workability of most of the bio-self compacting concrete is very high compared to the control concrete, and are within the range specified by codes, and the 28 days compressive strength of concrete produced by adding 20 – 25 % bacteria and 0.4-0.8% superplasticizer had 28 days compressive strength equal or greater than the control concrete. Also, the 28 days flexural strength of control concrete is significantly higher than flexural strength of all the bio self-compacting concrete, while the split tensile strength of bio self-compacting concrete produced by adding 25% bacteria and 0.4 – 0.8% superplasticizer is higher than the control concrete.
Analysis of the Performance of the City Transport Route Network System (AKDP) in Gorontalo Province, Indonesia
Authors: Shabran Fathan Mohammad , Kaharu Anton , Yusuf Tuloli Mohammad
Published: November 2024

This study evaluates the performance of the intercity public transportation route network system (AKDP) in Gorontalo Province, Indonesia, with a focus on aspects of service coverage, overlap, density, and route network deviations. Data were obtained through field surveys. The research method includes spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to evaluate the coverage and distribution of routes, as well as statistical analysis to measure the density and ratio of routes based on operational data and field surveys. The research results show that the coverage of route services is not yet even, with some areas being underserved. Route overlaps were identified on several main corridors, resulting in operational inefficiencies. The density of the routes shows significant variation, with some routes experiencing overcrowding while others are underutilized. The route ratio also shows an imbalance between the number of vehicles and passenger needs. Deviations from the established route plan were also found, which could potentially reduce service reliability. Based on these findings, it is recommended to restructure the route network and improve operational management to enhance the efficiency and quality of transportation services in Gorontalo Province.
Employability of Nursing Graduates of Canossa College San Pablo City Inc. Batch 2008 to 2022: A Comprehensive Tracer Study
Authors: R. Balitaan Honeylene , B. Abrenica Venezia Marielle , Nicole J. Escueta Samantha , I. Querijero Karl Aziel , Ally C. Belarmino Jamaica , F. Quintana Marc Lester , P. Lajara Vivian
Published: November 2024

Every graduate tells a story, a tracer study tells the narrative. As the frontline warriors of patient care, the journey of nurses from academia to professional practice is a significant shift that shapes the future of healthcare delivery. The study utilized SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnership for the goals. This tracer study examined the employment outcomes of graduates and assessed whether the quality of education they received aligns with international standards. It also identifies areas that contribute to their successful employment outcomes. The study used a quantitative research design. A statistician reviewed and validated two questionnaires, which the study combined and altered. The data gathering was conducted online through the use of Google Forms. There are 480 nursing graduates between 2008 and 2022. As a result, the survey garnered 375 responses, representing 74% of the population. Overall, the study revealed that the Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination results of the graduates have consistently been above the national passing rate. A significant number of graduates have obtained nursing licensure abroad, with the United States being the leading country where most nursing graduates are employed. Majority of the graduates take only zero to five months to land their first jobs. Hence, respondents claimed that the employment success is highly influenced by the personal qualities they developed at the institution, as these qualities not only make graduates more employable but also ensure they can effectively meet the demands of their profession, enhancing both their career prospects and quality of healthcare service.
Predicting Material Properties Using Machine Learning for Accelerated Materials Discovery
Authors: Suryawanshi Nikhil Sanjay
Published: November 2024

The rapid prediction of material properties has become a pivotal factor in accelerating materials discovery and development,
driven by advancements in machine learning and data-driven methodologies. This paper presents a novel system for predicting
material properties using machine learning techniques, offering a scalable and efficient framework for exploring new materials
with optimized properties. The system incorporates large datasets, feature engineering, and multiple machine learning models,
such as Kernel Ridge Regression, Random Forest, and Neural Networks, to predict material properties like thermal
conductivity, elastic modulus, and electronic bandgap. By integrating physics-based knowledge into machine learning models,
the proposed system enhances the accuracy and interpretability of predictions. The results indicate that the system can
significantly reduce the time and cost of material discovery while delivering high prediction accuracy. This is the potential
approach to revolutionize materials science by enabling researchers to identify promising material candidates in silico, paving
the way for breakthroughs in energy, electronics, and sustainable materials.
The Intelligent Data Ecosystem: Uniting AI and Data Integration to Revolutionize Data Science
Authors: Keshireddy Shashidhar Reddy
Published: November 2024

The Rise of Big Data: Today, the scale and domain of massive data management has prolonged to an unmatched state. In this paper, we will examine the process of data science developed over the recent past and argue that artificial intelligence (AI) and data integration converge to create intelligent data ecosystem reaching new heights. This paper combines AI's strength to automate analytics and data integration, which is able to harmonize different data sources and shows how businesses can benefit from a unified approach for innovation, operational efficiency, decision-making. We also cover some of the key use cases in the industry, and ways these technologies are gaining momentum and reshaping the future of data science.
Social Acceleration and the Dehumanization of the Subject in the Works of Michel Houellebecq
Authors: JAMES KLEM
Published: November 2024

Notions of movement and mutability are fundamental to Michel Houellebecq’s œuvre. His theoretical text “Approches du Désarroi” (1998), includes an extensive critique of how contemporary urban infrastructure fosters personal, social and communicative acceleration to the detriment of the human subject. Contemporary urban architecture, with its myriad transportation and communication hubs, acts in his words as “un immense dispositive d’accélération et de rationalisation des déplacements humains” (1998). Yet, as his œuvre demonstrates, such urban structures only serve to dehumanize and alienate as their productivist principles refashion individuals into modular and more efficient beings. Houellebecq analyzes famous Parisian landmarks in terms of how they embody this phenomenon, including la Gare Montparnasse, and la Défense, “un pur dispositif productiviste”. His ideas make an important contribution to the scholarship of social acceleration, which has become increasingly popular over the last two decades. This article therefore seeks to understand better an area of Houellebecquian studies that has hitherto received little scholarly attention, expounding not only the full significance of his view of social acceleration and rationalization but also their role in influencing the author’s literary and other creative works.
The Thousand and One Ghosts: Stories as
Revenants
in Salim Bachi’s
Amours et aventures de Sindbad le Marin
(2010)
Authors: FONTAINE LILLIAN
Published: November 2024

This article examines the ghostly representation of a particular tradition of Arabic storytelling in contemporary francophone literature, one that emphasizes cross-cultural mobility and endless adaptation. Building on Derrida’s
hauntologie
, it argues that Salim Bachi’s modern Sinbad tale mobilizes the uniquely dialogic and metatextual focus of the
Thousand and One Nights
to foreground the spectral indeterminacy and malleability of (oral) stories and myths, thereby demonstrating how their salvific capacity lies in their ability to be continually resurrected and reincarnated in different forms across time and space. This dynamic conception of storytelling presents a counter to fossilized state narratives and religious dogma that risk imposing a singular and reductive sense of national identity on a population. Set in a dystopic future Algeria, the novel raises provocative questions about the relationship between storytelling and survival, casting stories—whether historical, political, personal or literary—as powerful but duplicitous “revenants”, whose haunting influence can either immortalize or stifle a country’s progression.
Hybridization of the shooting and Runge-Kutta Cash-Karp methods for solving Fuzzy Boundary Value Problems
Authors: Husin Nurain Zulaikha , Ahmad Muhammad Zaini
Published: November 2024

Fuzzy Differential Equations (FDEs) have attracted great interest among researchers. These FDEs have been used to develop a mathematical model for everyday life problems. In this study, we propose a solution method for a second-order Fuzzy Boundary Value Problem (FBVP). Four systems of FBVPs were developed based on the generalized fuzzy derivative. The second-order FBVP for each system was divided into two parts: Fuzzy non-homogeneous and fuzzy homogeneous equations. Using the shooting method, these two equations were then reduced to first-order FDEs. By implementing the Fuzzy Runge-Kutta Cash-Karp of the fourth-order method (FRKCK4), the approximate solution was compared with the analytical solution and the solution from the Fuzzy Runge-Kutta of the fourth-order method (FRK4).
Physical significance and periodic solutions of the high-order good Jaulent-Miodek model in fluid dynamics
Authors: Xiong Wenzhen , Liu Yaqing
Published: November 2024

Using Whitham modulation theory, this paper examined periodic solutions and the problem of discontinuous initial values for the higher-order good Jaulent-Miodek (JM) equation. The physical significance of the JM equations was discussed by considering the reduction of Euler's equation. Next, the zero- and one-phase periodic solutions of the JM equation, along with the associated Whitham equations, were derived. The analysis included the degeneration of the one-phase periodic solution and the genus-one Whitham equation by examining the limits of the modulus $ m $ of the Jacobi elliptic functions. Additionally, analytical and graphical representations of rarefaction wave solutions and periodic wave patterns were provided, and a solution for discontinuous initial values in the JM equation was presented. The results of this study offer a theoretical foundation for analyzing discontinuous initial values in nonlinear dispersion equations.
Examining Consumer Purchase Intentions in China Through Entrepreneurial Endorsement and Corporate Social Responsibility Marketing
Authors: Du Juan , Huang Fei
Published: November 2024

This article explores the synergistic relationship between corporate social responsibility initiatives and marketing strategies within enterprises, highlighting their innovative development. Grounded in stakeholder theory, the study investigates how corporate social responsibility marketing influences consumer purchase intentions. It classifies corporate social responsibility marketing activities into three dimensions: (1) social welfare, (2) environmental protection, and (3) consumer rights advocacy. The research confirms the moderating influence of entrepreneurial endorsement on the relationship between corporate social responsibility marketing and consumer perception. Furthermore, it identifies consumer perception as a mediating factor between corporate social responsibility marketing efforts and consumer purchase intentions. This study contributes to the expansion of marketing research by addressing theoretical, practical, and methodological aspects of the impact of corporate social responsibility marketing on consumer behavior.
Estimating Operating States of Numerical Control Milling Machines Using Wi-Fi Sensing and Channel State Information
Authors: Matsuzaki Takanori , Horiuchi Kozo , Shiratsuchi Hiroshi
Published: November 2024

This study investigates whether wi-fi sensing, through channel state information (CSI), can estimate the operating state and the material machined by a numerical control (NC) milling machine without contact sensors. The research aims to develop a predictive system that detects machine tool failures by analyzing fluctuations in wi-fi radio waves and assesses the state of the machine based on changes in wi-fi radio waves. If a machine tool vibrates differently from usual, the system predicts a fault based on historical vibration data. To achieve this, a novel approach is required to predict the operating state of a machine tool using wi-fi sensing. Thus, this study conducted a preliminary evaluation to determine the possibility of estimating the operating state of a machine tool using wi-fi sensing. The experiment involved controlling the NC machine tool to alter its operational state during material processing and measuring the processing state using CSI obtained from a wi-fi module. Results indicated that CSI can estimate the operating and machining states of the milling machine.
A Novel Spatial Data Pipeline for Streaming Smart City Data
Authors: Carthen Chase D. , Zaremehrjardi Araam , Le Vinh Dac , Cardillo Carlos G. , Strachan Scotty , Tavakkoli Alireza , Harris, Jr. Frederick C. , Dascalu Sergiu M.
Published: November 2024

Point cloud data from light detection and ranging (LiDAR) is often used for its spatial qualities, particularly in smart city projects involving vehicles and pedestrians. In this paper, the authors introduce a streaming and an on-demand pipeline for capturing LiDAR data from Velodyne Ultra Pucks placed along nine northern Nevada intersections known as the Living Lab within smart city project for the City of Reno. This pipeline is an iteration of a previously proposed pipeline with several feature enhancements. A streaming point cloud service was implemented to stream Point Cloud Data (PCD), LASzip (LAZ), and Google Draco. Also, two web services were built for the packet capture (PCAP) and ROS 2 bag files that enables acquisition of these formats for LiDAR data. A metadata service tracks edge device states and a GraphQL service interfaces with multiple services across the Living Lab. Draco provided the best processing time and had more options that affected the quality of the point cloud. To evaluate this pipeline, a discussion is provided, with an analysis of the point cloud formats.
Preparing pre-service teachers for Generation Alpha: A social innovation perspective
Authors: Naidoo Shamala A. , Dasoo Nazreen
Published: November 2024

Background: This era of exponential technological advancements makes us profoundly aware of the role that education must play to ensure that ‘humankind’ is not only able to live but thrive in a world challenged by environmental and social issues. Many of our pre-service teachers are digital natives. However, they will have to be taught to become digital integrators in a learning space where technological innovation aligns with social innovation. This calls for teacher education institutions to critically analyse their curriculum design.Aim: This study aims to investigate the extent to which pre-service teachers are prepared to teach Generation Alpha and it also highlights the imperatives for reimagining teacher education curricula for future generations within the context of social innovation.Setting: This study is conducted on fourth-year Bachelor of Education students who attend a private higher education institution and teacher educators based in teacher education institutions in Gauteng, South Africa.Methods: A qualitative case study research strategy is used in this study. Data were collected through focus group interviews and individual interviews. The raw data were analysed through content analysis.Results: The key findings of this study indicate that fourth-year BEd students believe that they are not adequately prepared to teach Generation Alpha learners within the context of social innovation. This belief is validated by teacher educators.Conclusion: Pre-service teachers must be competent in technological innovation, social innovation and global citizenship to enable them to produce learners who are socially, and ethically responsible, as well as emotionally intelligent innovators, leaders and communicators.Contribution: To mobilise and expedite these competencies, teacher education institutions must redesign their pedagogical models and teacher education curricula to align with the educational needs of the future generations.
Healthcare needs and expectations of family members caring for mental healthcare users in South Africa
Authors: Mbedzi Takalani E. , Van der Wath Anna E. , Moagi Miriam M.
Published: November 2024

Background: In South Africa, many mental healthcare users reside in rural areas and 91% of them live with their family members. Exploring and describing the needs of family members caring for mental healthcare users is important to determine their expectations of the healthcare system.Objectives: The study aimed to explore and describe the healthcare needs and expectations of family members caring for mental healthcare users in Vhembe district, Limpopo province, South AfricaMethod: A qualitative, descriptive and contextual design was used to collect data from 16 purposively selected family members caring for mental healthcare users. Data were collected through semi-structured face-to-face interviews, and analysed using thematic data analysis to develop themes and categories.Results: The results of the interviews yielded two themes, healthcare needs and expectations of family members. The needs included physical healthcare, psychological healthcare, and social, financial, educational and spiritual needs. The healthcare expectations were divided into two sub-themes: (1) expectations from the healthcare systems, and (2) expectations from healthcare professionals.Conclusion: The study showed that support from community members and healthcare providers could reduce the burden of care perceived by family members. Results confirmed the need for developing a family psychoeducational programme adapted to the South African context to meet the family members’ needs. Quantitative research on healthcare needs with a larger sample of family members is recommended.Contribution: The study may contribute to mental health nursing practice and education. Nursing support based on the needs of family members may enhance their well-being and caregiving abilities. The importance of tailor-made psychoeducational family support should be emphasised in nursing education.