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Exploring the Aesthetics of Virtual Reality in Art
Authors:   Faculty of Business, Kampala International University, Uganda, Amina G. Kagaba
Published: February 2025

This paper investigates the evolving role of virtual reality (VR) in contemporary art, focusing on its aesthetic principles and transformative potential. By examining VR’s immersive qualities, interactive elements, and historical development, the study examines how it reshapes artistic practices and audience engagement. Drawing parallels to expanded cinema and traditional art forms, the discussion emphasizes VR’s capacity to reconfigure space, time, and emotional connection within an artwork. Despite its challenges technological limitations, accessibility, and ethical considerations. VR art presents an interdisciplinary framework that bridges fine art, popular culture, and philosophical inquiry. This exploration offers valuable insights for artists, researchers, and students to critically engage with the burgeoning field of VR aesthetics and its implications for the future of art.

Keywords: Virtual Reality (VR) Art, Immersive Art, Interactive Narratives, Aesthetic Philosophy, Expanded Cinema.
Open Access in Lateinamerika. Takeaways aus einer Masterarbeit
Authors:   Team OA Brandenburg
Published: February 2025

Unser Kollege Philipp Kandler, der sich im mit der Vernetzungs- und Kompetenzstelle assoziierten BMBF-Projekt zum Aufbau des Datenkompetenzzentrums WiNoDa mit der Vermittlung von Open-Science-Kompetenzen für die objektzentrierte Forschung in naturwissenschaftlichen Sammlungen befasst, legte unlängst seine Masterarbeit mit einem Überblick zu „Open Access in Lateinamerika“ vor. Verschiedene Stellen wiesen bereits auf sie hin.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Child Basic Immunisation Coverage in Tanzania: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis
Authors: Mwaseba Steven , Mwang’onda Emmanuel , Donald Winnie
Published: February 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges to healthcare systems globally, including Tanzania, disrupting essential health services, including child basic immunisation programmes. Using an interrupted time series (ITS) analysis, we analysed how the pandemic influenced child fundamental immunisation trends across three key tears: 2020 (partial lockdown), 2021 (introduction of COVID-19 vaccination programmes), and 2022 (post-pandemic recovery phase). The results reveal a slight decline in immunisation coverage in 2020, with no significant impacts when this year is used as an intervention point. However, a sharp decline in 2021 indicates a more substantial disruption in immunisation services, coinciding with the implementation of COVID-19 vaccination campaigns. When 2021 is considered the intervention year, the study finds significant immediate and prolonged impacts, suggesting that the combination of pandemic fatigue, the reallocation of health resources, and public fear may have exacerbated the decline in immunisation rates. By 2022, immunisation coverage showed signs of recovery. These findings highlight the complex and evolving nature of the pandemic’s impact on child immunisation services. This study highlights the need for targeted interventions to restore and maintain essential health services, particularly in global health emergencies. Recommendations include improving healthcare resource allocation during crises, strengthening public health messaging, and expanding community outreach to mitigate long-term service disruptions.
Safety Climate in Maritime Transportation
Authors: YORULMAZ Murat , YANIK Durmuş Ali , MANSUROĞLU Ezgi
Published: February 2025

Maritime transportation is one of the most hazardous business activities in the world due to its global nature. It is a high-risk sector because of the potential for loss of life and property, environmental pollution and material damage resulting from work-related incidents at sea. The managerial and operational requirements for ship operators have increased, as has the awareness of the importance of environmental protection and ship safety in maritime transport. Ensuring that the International Safety Management System is properly implemented on board ships and promoting a positive safety culture in line with the psychological perceptions of seafarers based on their professional experience are the most effective ways of preventing or minimising potential major hazards in the maritime industry, enhancing safety and protecting the environment. In light of the above, this study seeks to investigate the variables that influence seafarers' perceptions of the safety climate, their relative weights, and how the safety climate varies by ship type. To this end, the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), a multi-criteria decision-making approach, was used to evaluate data collected through a questionnaire from 15 seafarers working on different types of ships. The seafarers' perceptions of the safety climate were compared by ship type and the weights of the established safety climate criteria were determined using this technique. The results showed that "safety routines and competencies at sea" were the most important safety climate criteria, and that seafarers working on "tankers" should attach the greatest importance to the safety climate. We hope that this book, which consists of five chapters, will be of benefit to seafarers working on merchant ships and to the managers of the shipping companies operating these ships.
The Influence of Environmental Factors on the Development of Dengue Fever
Authors: Asnita Yani
Published: February 2025

Dengue fever (DF) remains a significant public health concern, particularly in tropical regions such as Indonesia. This narrative review explores the influence of environmental factors on the development and transmission of DF. Key environmental determinants, including standing water, temperature, humidity, urbanization, and climate change, play pivotal roles in shaping the epidemiology of DF. Poor sanitation and inadequate waste management provide breeding grounds for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, while rising temperatures and fluctuating rainfall patterns accelerate mosquito reproduction and virus transmission. Urbanization exacerbates DF risks by fostering unplanned infrastructure development and population density, limiting green spaces essential for mosquito predator habitats. Additionally, the review highlights the critical role of family behavior and community participation in dengue prevention, particularly through education on healthy and clean living practices. Addressing these factors requires collaborative strategies, integrating public education, urban planning, and climate adaptation to mitigate DF risks effectively. This study underscores the need for sustainable, multi-sectoral approaches to manage DF, reduce its incidence, and protect public health.
Perbandingan Kadar Haemoglobin pada Ibu Hamil Trimester I, II, III dalam Rangka Mengidentifikasi Kejadian Anemia Puskesmas Gebang Kabupaten Langkat Provinsi Sumatera Utara Tahun 2024
Authors: Nurhajimah Nurhajimah  , Erin Padilla Siregar  , Sri Rezeki  , Amelia Erawaty Siregar
Published: February 2025

Around 41.8% of pregnant women around the world experience anemia. The prevalence of anemia in pregnant women in the world is estimated at around 57.1% in Africa, 48.2% in Asia, 25.1% in Europe and 24.1% in America. The results of Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) in 2013, the prevalence of anemia in pregnant women in Indonesia was around 37.1%, with hemoglobin levels < 11.0 g/dL approaching the proportion between urban areas 36.4% and rural areas 37.8%. Based on the 2001 Household Health Survey (SKRT), the prevalence of anemia in pregnant women was 40.1%. Meanwhile, the 2004 DKI Jakarta survey showed that the prevalence rate of anemia in pregnant women was 43.5%. The general aim of this research was to determine differences in hemoglobin levels in pregnant women in the first, second and third trimesters at the Gebang Health Center, Langkat Regency in 2024. Hemoglobin examination in pregnant women aims to To find out whether the mother is experiencing blood deficiency or not, namely by checking hemoglobin levels during pregnancy. The method is quantitative research with an analytical survey method using a cross sectional design, namely, a study that concerns risk factors using a retrospective approach. Analysis shows that there are differences in hemoglobin levels in the first, second and third trimesters. The average hemoglobin levels in the first trimester (11.7 g/dL) and II (11.0 g/dL) were still within normal limits, while the hemoglobin in the third trimester (10.2 g/dL) was abnormal. Hemoglobin levels < 11.0 g/dL in pregnant women can be said to be anemia, whereas if hemoglobin levels in pregnant women are > 11.0 g/dL it is not said to be anemia. So it can be seen that hemoglobin levels in the third trimester are lower than hemoglobin levels in the first and second trimesters. Pregnant women are expected to be able to check their pregnancy by carrying out an HB examination.
Asuhan Kebidanan Continuity of Care pada Ny. K dengan Penerapan Aromaterapi Lavender dan Kompres Aloevera
Authors: Okta Saprina  , Hikmah Ifayanti  , Nila Qurniasih
Published: February 2025

This research is a comprehensive midwifery care case study on Mrs. K from pregnancy to postpartum family planning conducted at the PMB Okta Saprina, S.Tr.Keb and Mrs. K's home from October-December 2023. The assessment during pregnancy found complaints of frequent urination which were addressed by counseling on reducing drinking at night. During labor, Mrs. K experienced severe pain on a scale of 8, which was reduced to moderate pain on a scale of 5 after being given lavender aromatherapy. Labor care stages I-IV were normal according to theory and without complications. The baby was born spontaneously, full-term, without complications. During the postpartum period, Mrs. K experienced breast engorgement which was treated with aloe vera compresses for 7 days until the complaint was resolved. Care for the newborn and postpartum period was according to standards. At 42 days postpartum, Mrs. K chose to use 3-month injectable contraception after being screened with the KLOP wheel. The management provided to Mrs. K was in accordance with evidence-based practice in providing comprehensive midwifery care, namely counseling for frequent urination, lavender aromatherapy for labor pain, and aloe vera compresses for breast engorgement with satisfactory results.
Hubungan Pola Asuh Orang Tua dengan Kejadian Stunting pada Balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kajhu Kecamatan Baitussalam Kabupaten Aceh Besar
Authors: Auliadi Saputra  , Syukriadi Syukriadi  , Mansuriza Mansuriza  , Rawi Juwanda
Published: February 2025

The stunting rate of Acehnese toddlers ranks 31st out of 34 provinces in Indonesia at 37, 3 percent. This number indicates that stunting is one of the public health problems in Aceh and become a threat to future generations. This study aims to see the correlation between parenting and stunting incidences of toddlers in Kajhu Public Health Center, Baitussalam, Aceh Besar. This study was a descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design. The interview and questionnaire were used as data collection instruments. The population was mothers with toddlers in Kajhu Public Health Center involving 77 respondents. The sample was determined by non-probability sampling, namely a total sampling technique. The sample was 77 respondents chosen by a Total Sampling technique. This study was done in March 2024 using the Chi-Square Test ( =95%). The result of univariate analysis shows that toddlers with stunting (59, 7%), exlusive breastfeeding (42, 9%), and complementary feeding (36, 4). Further, the result of the bivariate analysis reveals there is a correlation beetwen exclusive breastfeeding (p=0,035), and complementary feeding (P 0,052), towards the stunting incidences of toddlers in Kajhu Public Health Center, Baitussalam, Aceh Besar, 2024. This study recommends that the healthworkers improve the services of Posyandu for infants and toddlers, espicially thise with body weight problems and height to prevent malnutrition and stunting problens.
Remembering Democracy
Authors: Vermeersch Peter
Published: February 2025

In the years following the brutal suppression of pro-democracy protests in Belarus in 2020 and 2021, a wave of politically engaged Belarusian artists — visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, poets and novelists — have been driven into exile. Scattered abroad, these artists not only use their work to reflect on the repression at home, but also seek new ways to keep the spirit of resistance alive.
Technology and the foundations of Islamic law: the case of the possibility of consensus in contemporary times
Authors: Traoré Drissa
Published: February 2025

This study focuses on the possibility of reviving consensus (al-ʾiǧmāʿ), considered to be one of the recognized sources of Islamic legislation, in the light of the development of contemporary technological means. The importance of the subject lies in the fact that it addresses one of the most debated issues in the foundations of jurisprudence (ʾuṣūl al-fiqh), especially since many ancient scholars denied the practical feasibility of consensus (al-ʾiǧmāʿ) citing the geographical dispersion of the ulama, the difficulty of verifying their consensus and the impossibility of transmitting it to the community. The study responds to the following problem: how can current technological means overcome the obstacles that have led some scholars to question the possibility of consensus (al-ʾiǧmāʿ), thus making it possible to achieve, prove and disseminate it within the Muslim community today? The aim of the research is to study consensus (al-ʾiǧmāʿ) and the position of ancient scholars towards it, while examining the technological tools that can facilitate it today. The approach adopted is based on the documentary method (analysis of books and online sources) and content analysis. The main results show that it is now easier and more accurate to identify the ulama eligible to legislate (al-ijtihād) thanks to digital databases and platforms, and that the modern technological boom has removed the barriers to achieving and disseminating consensus (al-ʾiǧmāʿ), via virtual means of communication and digital dissemination. In conclusion, the research recommends promoting consensus (al-ʾiǧmāʿ) today, in decision-making, by exploiting contemporary technological tools, through the creation of specialized digital platforms, databases for ulama and the organization of virtual conferences bringing together scholars from the Islamic world, thus offering greater flexibility to Islamic legislation in the face of modern challenges.
Analisis Tingkat Pemahaman UMKM terhadap Sertifikasi Halal di Kota Pontianak
Authors: Barianto Muhammad , Alhanief Muhammad Daud , Rizka Fahala , Fathurrahman Balyan
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pemahaman sertifikasi halal pada usaha mikro kecil dan menengah (UMKM). Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan Responden 30 UMKM dengan menyebarkan kuisioner secara Online. Dari jumlah seluruh responden sebanyak 93,3% atau 28 orang yang paham dengan sertifikasi halal dan yang masih belum paham sebanyak 6,7% atau 2 orang. Hasil penelitian ini dapat diketahui bahwa pemahaman sertifikasi halal di Kota Pontianak cukup paham mengenai sertifikasi halal dikarenakan kurangnya kegiatan sosialisasi. Diperlukan peran pemerintah untuk meningkatkan pemahaman UMKM dengan menyelenggarakan kegiatan sosialisasi dan bantuan untuk memudahkan dalam mendapatkan sertifikasi halal di Kampung tersebut.
Community Services and Their Role in Enhancing Urban Resilience
Authors: Khotimah Khusnul , Zakaria Zakaria , Yendra Yendra , Tonggiroh Mursalim
Published: February 2025

Purpose: The research aims to comprehensively understand how community services—such as disaster preparedness programs, public health initiatives, and social support systems—fortify urban resilience by addressing diverse urban challenges.
Research Design and Methodology: Employing a qualitative research approach, this study conducts an extensive literature review to identify and analyze how community services contribute to urban resilience. The methodology involves thematic analysis and cross-case comparisons to synthesize findings from relevant literature.
Findings and Discussion: The findings highlight that community services are pivotal in fostering social cohesion, enabling collective action, and providing essential resources, enhancing communities' capacity to withstand and recover from crises. Disaster preparedness programs improve emergency response and recovery times, while public health initiatives address health-related vulnerabilities and support overall well-being. Social support systems, including welfare programs and housing assistance, mitigate economic hardships and promote social inclusion.   
Implications: Implications of this study suggest that policymakers and practitioners should focus on enhancing community engagement, investing in community services, and developing innovative models for their integration and sustainability. Future research should explore the long-term impacts of community services on resilience and identify best practices for their implementation across diverse urban contexts.
Christ, the Heavenly Palm Tree. The 20th Homily of Severus of Antioch, an Indirect Source for the Palm Sunday Homily in the Coresian Homiliary II
Authors:   Institutul Teologic Penticostal din București, România, Conțac Emanuel , Felea Ion-Mihai ,   Cercetător independent, Pietrăreanu Ovidiu ,   Universitatea din București, România
Published: February 2025

Scholarly consensus holds that Coresi’s second Postil, Carte cu învățătură (1581), is largely based on Ivan Fedorov’s Zabludov Postil (1569). Pandele Olteanu’s research, however, reveals that Coresi’s Postil also incorporates other homilies, such as the Ascension Sermon by the Russian monk Cyril of Turov. This paper adds further depth to the perspective by focusing on the Palm Sunday sermon and demonstrating that it contains a fragment originally composed by Severus of Antioch, a Miaphysite archbishop whose writings were condemned in 536. Despite the severe condemnation of Severus and his works, his entire corpus was preserved in Syriac, with fragments of his Greek homilies surviving in Catenae. The 20thhomily of Severus presents an allegorical interpretation of Christ as the heavenly palm, whose topmost branches can only be reached through strenuous spiritual effort. This theological motif, preserved in Greek and later borrowed by Theophylact of Ohrid in his Commentary on the Gospel of John, was transmitted through the Slavonic Postils and gained renewed significance with the printing of the Zabludov Postil in 1569. Thanks to the editorial efforts of Lukas Hirscher – who commissioned the translation of the Zabludov Postil into Romanian and tasked Coresi with printing Carte cu învățătură – the motif of Christ as the Heavenly Palm entered the Romanian cultural context. This paper closely examines the transformations and adaptations of this motif over its thousand-year journey from its original Greek form to its Romanian version.
A Brief Journey through the Romanian Cultural Presence in Portugal. The Romanian Lectorate at the University of Lisbon
Authors:   University of Lisbon, Portugal/The Institute of Romanian Language, Bucharest, Romania, Ciolăneanu Roxana
Published: February 2025

The present article briefly discusses the 80 years of Romanian presence in the Portuguese academic milieu. After a short historical contextualization under the umbrella of the Romanian – Portuguese diplomatic relationships, the activity of the Lectorate of Romanian at the University of Lisbon is integrated into the wider efforts made by the Romanian Language Institute in Bucharest to promote and teach Romanian in the world. It follows a succinct description of the activity developed by the Lectorate of Roamanian at the University of Lisbon from its initiation in 1943 until the present day: the arrival of Victor Buescu, the first lecturer of Romanian, in Portugal and his impressive scientific production and dedication to promote Romanian culture and language in Portugal even after he ceased to be the official lecturer of Romanian; the ups and downs of the Lectorate between 1946, the year in which it was discontinued, and 2005, when the Lectorate was reestablished under the coordination of the Romanian Language Institute in Bucharest; the activities that have been developed since then with the view to reigniting the interest for studying Romanian and to making Romanian culture better known and appreciated in Portugal.
Grönt flyg – En nordisk färdplan för införandet av elektrisk flygfart
Authors:   Nordregio, Cavicchia Rebecca , Kačkus Tybjerg Jonas , Salonen Hilma
Published: February 2025

För att lindra flygsektorns klimatpåverkan har elektriskt flyg (Electric Aviation, EA) framstått som ett lovande alternativ. De nordiska länderna strävar efter att gå i bräschen för införandet av denna nya teknik och har satt upp ambitiösa mål för att implementera den inom en snar framtid. Men ett antal frågor måste besvaras och utmaningar lösas innan elektriskt flyg kan bli verklighet. Är det politiska engagemanget i Norden tillräckligt för att stötta dessa initiativ? Var ska den nödvändiga finansieringen komma ifrån? Är infrastrukturen och de tekniska framstegen som krävs på plats? Dessa huvudproblem och deras lösningar behandlas i detta policysammandrag.
Dampak Pelayanan Yang Dilakukan di Polres Tangerang Selatan Terhadap Pertumbuhan Iman dan Pertobatan Tahanan
Authors: Prana Winata Ginting  , Yusup Rogo Yuono
Published: February 2025

Criminals who are being held in the South Tangerang Police detention center really need attention and care from others. One of them is service to prisoners. Regarding service to prisoners, there are many journals that discuss this, for example in the Correctional Institution (Lapas). In the South Tangerang Police itself, there is no journal for service to prisoners, therefore I want to explore this further. So this journal discusses service to prisoners. This study uses a qualitative method with observation and interviews. This study aims to provide information on the implementation of service to prisoners, this is spiritual service and the impact of service. Service at the South Tangerang Police Resort is very helpful in increasing the growth of faith and repentance. Because service can encourage and help faith grow further, so that prisoners can accept the circumstances they experience and that faith leads them to repentance to become a righteous person.
Memanamkan Nilai Keadilan Sosial dalam Kehidupan Asrama Sang Timur Malang : Inspirasi Rerum Novarium
Authors: Genoveva Jawa  , Teresia Noiman Derung
Published: February 2025

This paper aims to instill the value of social justice inspired by the encyclical Rerum Novarum issued by Pope Leo XIII in 1891 in response to the social and economic conditions resulting from the Industrial Revolution in Europe. It offers Christian values for creating a more just and humane social order. The values outlined in the encyclical not only address the context of the Industrial Revolution but are also relevant to contemporary life. In this context, they can be applied to the life at Sang Timur Dormitory in Malang. The purpose of this article is to assist the parties at Sang Timur Dormitory in Malang and readers in understanding the values of social justice in everyday life.
Evaluasi Kedisiplinan Kinerja Mentor Pendidikan Agama Kristen (PAK) pada Kegiatan Pusat Pengembangan Anak (PPA) IO 0164 Bethlehem Rote
Authors: Galang G.G Khuana
Published: February 2025

Evaluation of PAK Performance Discipline in PPA IO 0164 Bethlehem Rote Activities. In this study, researchers found problems such as undisciplined performance in terms of time and responsibility as a mentor to mentor children at PPA IO 0164 Bethlehem Rote. Mentors who often arrive late for class. Mentors who are not responsible for teaching in class. There are even mentors who cannot be role models for children. The aim of this research is to reveal the causes of indiscipline in mentor performance and how to overcome it through the method that the researcher has prepared, namely a qualitative method with a research design, namely observation, interviews and literature study. Based on research findings, it is stated that there are still many mentors who do not carry out their responsibilities well. The most dominant reason for some mentors not being disciplined in their performance is that they have other work that interferes with their responsibilities as a mentor in PPA IO 0164 Bethlehem Rote activities. Apart from that, there are already disciplinary measures for mentors who are still undisciplined, but there are still mentors who still do it. The solution that researchers can provide is that a mentor must be able to understand that what he does as a mentor is a calling to be carried out because taking care of and even saving children through mentoring at PPA is a very significant responsibility.
SAÚDE MENTAL E BEM-ESTAR NO TRABALHO: O IMPACTO DO ESTRESSE E DO BURNOUT NA PRODUTIVIDADE
Authors: Salomão Pedro Emílio Amador , Nery Daniele Guimaraes de Castro , Rodrigues Daniel de Matos , De Matos Geise Cardoso , Marquez Joyce Amely Rodrigues , De Souza Marcelo Henrique Xavier , Ferreira Márcia Keli Carvalho , Da Silveira Marlise Almeida , Souto Nicholas Sander , Marques Priscila Garcia , Paiva Rinaldo Conceição , Aroeira Tarciana Oliveira da Silva , Teixeira Daniel de Azevedo
Published: February 2025

A preocupação com a saúde mental dos colaboradores deixou de ser um diferencial e tornou-se uma necessidade estratégica para as empresas. Ambientes de trabalho saudáveis reduzem turnover, absenteísmo e aumentam o desempenho organizacional. Este artigo discute a prevenção do burnout, programas de bem-estar corporativo, saúde emocional no trabalho remoto, o papel da liderança humanizada e a importância da ergonomia no ambiente físico para prevenir doenças ocupacionais.
METODOLOGIA HÍBRIDA DE APRENDIZAGEM BASEADA EM PROBLEMAS E EQUIPES (HPBE – HYBRID PROBLEM AND TEAM-BASED LEARNING)
Authors: Salomão Pedro Emílio Amador , Leonarde Geovana Silveira Soares
Published: February 2025

A integração de alunos transferidos em períodos avançados de cursos da área de exatas e engenharia representa um desafio acadêmico significativo, especialmente no que se refere à adaptação ao nível técnico do curso, à socialização com novas equipes e à aquisição acelerada de conhecimento para a resolução de problemas. A metodologia híbrida HPBE (Hybrid Problem and Team-Based Learning) foi desenvolvida para aprimorar essas competências, combinando os aspectos mais eficazes do PBL (Problem-Based Learning) e do TBL (Team-Based Learning). O objetivo principal dessa abordagem é proporcionar um ambiente estruturado que favoreça a autonomia do aluno, o desenvolvimento do pensamento crítico, a capacidade investigativa individual e a integração social no novo contexto acadêmico. A metodologia organiza o processo de ensino em quatro fases distintas, promovendo um aprendizado eficiente e colaborativo, essencial para a adaptação e sucesso desses alunos.
A STRUCTURALIST ANALYSIS OF A CAIXA DE AREIA OU EU ERA DOIS EM MEU QUINTAL
Authors: Mariano Martins da Siva Guilherme Mariano Martins
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the narrative intricacies and intertextual dimensions within Lourenço Mutarelli's graphic novel A caixa de areia ou eu era dois em meu quintal (2005). Through a detailed analysis of its thematic and structural elements based on the theoretical framework of SILVA (2015), the narrative is revealed as a complex fusion of reality and fiction, memory and creation. Mutarelli's work challenges genre conventions, highlighting the porous boundaries between different art forms and questioning how art and narratives intersect. The exploration of rhythm and visuality explores the interconnectedness of storytelling across diverse media structures. Thematically, the A caixa de areia ou eu era dois em meu quintal’s narrative invites readers to engage actively with its discourse and philosophical debate about time, memory and the nature of our own reality.
Malignant tumour from a ceruminous adenoma in the ear canal
Authors: Becker Joachim Aidt , Foghsgaard Søren
Published: February 2025

In this case report, a 77-year-old man presented in 2016 with a tumour in the ear canal. A biopsy revealed a benign ceruminous adenoma, which was surgically removed. The tumour recurred in 2019 and 2022, with each recurrence surgically removed and confirmed as benign. In December 2023, the patient developed facial paralysis and diagnostic imaging showed an infiltrating tumour. A biopsy revealed an exceedingly rare malignant ceruminous adenocarcinoma. The tumour was deemed inoperable and the patient was referred to radiotherapy. Prior biopsies were re-evaluated and were shown to be identical to the 2023 malignancy.
Anel vaginal de dapivirina: proteção contra o HIV na população feminina
Authors: Vasques dos Santos Gabriela , Coqueiro Dominiqui Paiva , Thiago Nunes Cayres de Souza Nicolas
Published: February 2025

O Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana (HIV) é um retrovírus e é considerado uma Infecção Sexualmente Transmissível (IST). Devido a isso, há a necessidade de medidas preventivas, principalmente no público feminino. O anel vaginal de dapivirina demostrou-se eficaz, uma vez que a liberação prolongada do fármaco favorece uma maior proteção. Foi realizada uma Revisão Sistemática pela base de dados da Pubmed com o auxílio da estratégia PICOT. Foram selecionados 8 artigos, os quais abrangeram os critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Evidenciou-se que o uso do anel vaginal de dapivirina tem se mostrado eficaz e possui boa adesão, possibilitando o seu uso de maneira prolongada, sendo ele benéfico para diferentes públicos femininos. Portanto, o uso do anel vaginal de dapivirina apresenta-se como um dispositivo relevante e adequado para a proteção do HIV, sendo fundamental que mais mulheres tenham acesso a essa medida preventiva.
Estratégias baseadas em vesículas extracelulares de probióticos para o tratamento de psoríase – uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Stanica Silvia , Etchepare Mariana , Pincerati Marcia Regina , Ribas João
Published: February 2025

A psoríase é uma doença  inflamatória crônica que acomete 2-3% da população global , caracterizando-se por lesões cutâneas persistentes, desregulação imunológica, e significativa redução na qualidade de vida dos indivíduos  afetados. Apesar dos avanços terapêuticos , as opções disponíveis ,como tratamentos tópicos, sistêmicos e biológicos , enfrentam desafios relacionados à eficácia limitada, efeitos adversos e altos custos, destacando a necessidade de abordagens terapêuticas inovadoras. Nesse contexto, as vesículas extracelulares derivadas de probióticos (VEs ) têm emergido como uma estratégia promissora devido as suas propriedades imunomoduladoras e anti-inflamatórias. Os achados indicam que as VEs de cepas probióticos como Lactobacillus plantaram , L.casei , L.murinus e Propionibacterium freudenreichii apresentam capacidade de modular processos inflamatórios ao suprimir citocinas pró- inflamatórias (TNF-alfa , IL-17) e aumentar a produção de citocinas anti-inflamatórias (IL-10). Além disso , as VEs promovem a polarização do macrófagos  para o fenótipo M2 , favorecendo a resolução da inflamação e a regeneração tecidual e modulam as vias de sinalização intracelular como NF-kB contribuindo para a restauração da homeostase tecidual.Esses mecanismos sugerem um relevante potencial terapêutico das VEs no manejo de doenças inflamatórias crônicas , incluindo a psoríase , e reforçam a viabilidade de seu uso em estratégias terapêuticas tópicas e personalizadas.
Correlation between English Major Learners’ Listening Comprehension Difficulties and their Use of Metacognitive Strategies of Listening during Online Listening Comprehension Courses
Authors: Mizher Rabab Ahmad , Amoush Kholoud Hussein , Mukattash Bandar Khalil
Published: February 2025

This paper attempted to investigate the relationship between English major learners’ use of metacognitive strategies of listening to overcome the difficulties they face while learning listening skills at Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU). The data was collected by administering an online Microsoft Form questionnaire to 168 first-year English major learners. The retrieved questionnaires were 104, with 99 valid for statistical analysis. The questionnaire main themes were the difficulties related to listener, speaker, content, lack of concentration, internet issues, and metacognitive strategies of listening. Data was analyzed using SPSS statistical analysis software (linear regression). The analysis revealed a positive correlation between English major learners’ use of metacognitive strategies of listening when facing listening comprehension difficulties related to all themes. Nevertheless, the evident positive correlation became apparent when learners encountered difficulties associated with a lack of concentration and internet issues. These difficulties were perceived to require the implementation of metacognitive strategies of listening as an effective remedy. This study contributes to the understanding of English major learners’ use of metacognitive strategies of listening during online learning of listening skills. Moreover, it reflects on the English major learners’ awareness of metacognitive strategies of listening and calls for the need to teach these strategies deliberately.
Rheology
Authors: Minárová Mária
Published: February 2025

Since rheology is quite a young science, there are still a lot of issues to be studied, observed and explored. This book is intended to inspiring and stimulating engineers, material scientists, chemists, mathematicians or their teams to find out a beauty of rheology, possibilities of its exploitation and excitement of the rheological investigation.
Built up upon the fundamentals, existing tools used, or the tools elaborated by author, four themes are explored in more detail: 1. biological material – human plantar aponeurosis tissue under the creep test and relaxation test; 2. viscoelastic structure subject to a dynamical load; 3. viscoelastoplastic model of concrete; 4. dissipation of energy as one of the decisive factor justifying or not, the linear approach in subsequent investigation.
Conditional stiffness, Duhamel hereditary integrals, time dependent moduli, Prony series, variation inequalities, etc., are used as tools herein. Everything is built up on fundamentals, thermodynamic consistency is required and examined.
"ANALÝZA EXPORTU MALÝCH A STREDNÝCH PODNIKOV Z ÚZEMIA SLOVENSKEJ REPUBLIKY S DÔRAZOM NA MANAŽMENT INOVÁCIÍ "
Authors: Hornáček Matúš , Zatrochová Monika
Published: February 2025

The purpose of the article is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current conditions of Slovak small and medium-sized exporting enterprises. Based on data from the survey, the article addresses the specific needs declared by exporting enterprises in their expansion into foreign markets and also in their efforts to maintain market share in these markets. The article also highlights the key factors necessary for gaining a foothold among competitors, such as the introduction of innovations by exporting enterprises.
Methodology/methods, where we used the survey data and processed it to create a comprehensive analysis providing an overview of the current conditions of small and medium-sized enterprises in exporting to foreign markets.
The scientific aim of the article is to present accurate data on the state of Slovak exporting enterprises in their efforts to export their products to new markets and subsequently successfully establish themselves in these markets.
Findings include identification of key criteria necessary for successful export of products of greatest importance to exporting companies and also point to areas where there is room for improvement in terms of state support for pro-export policies.
Conclusions (limits, consequences, etc.) Supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in their exports through active pro-export measures by the state in clearly defined support and service activities will achieve a higher rate of export of Slovak companies and also their better establishment on foreign markets, which will lead to an improvement in the country's trade balance.
INOVACE KURIKULA MANAŽERSKÝCH STUDIJNÍCH PROGRAMŮ V KONTEXTU UDRŽITELNOSTI A ROZVOJE ENVIRONEMNTÁLNÍCH DOVEDNOSTÍ
Authors: Pakšiová Renáta , Příbilová Petra , Ambrozová Eva , Koleňák Jiří , Brauner Roman
Published: February 2025

"This paper explores the integration of sustainability into management education, focusing on curriculum innovation in response to global economic, environmental, and social challenges. A case study of the course Circular Economy and Sustainability, introduced at NEWTON University in the master's program Economics and Management, illustrates the approach. The course aimed to develop environmental competencies among future managers by combining theoretical foundations with practical skills. Key topics included circular business models, life cycle analysis, environmental footprints, greenwashing, and ESG reporting.
According to an initial survey (n=45), 86% of students recognized sustainability as an important aspect of their future managerial practice, emphasizing its perceived relevance. However, the survey also revealed significant gaps in students’ foundational understanding of these concepts: only 13% of respondents were able to accurately define the term ""sustainability,"" and merely 4% could correctly describe the concept of ""circular economy."" This highlighted the importance of targeted educational interventions to bridge these knowledge gaps.
The course's effectiveness was evaluated through student assessments and feedback via the course evaluation system, in which over 90% of students participated. More than 85% of responses indicated that students found the course relevant and beneficial for practical learning. Additionally, final examinations showed that over 90% of students were familiar with core sustainability concepts such as carbon footprint, circular economy, and ESG. The data underscore that students not only improved their theoretical understanding but also gained confidence in applying these concepts to real-world scenarios.
The findings suggest that incorporating sustainability into management curricula is essential for equipping future leaders with the skills to make informed, responsible decisions. Such curriculum innovations provide a structured pathway for developing both knowledge and practical skills necessary to address the environmental and social complexities of contemporary management.
INVESTMENT SIMULATION: A HANDBOOK FOR USERS AND INSTRUCTORS
Authors: Katrenčík Ivan , Zatrochová Monika
Published: February 2025

This handbook, Investment Simulation: A Handbook for Users and Instructors, introduces an innovative educational tool designed to enhance understanding of financial markets and stock trading. Developed as part of KEGA Project No. 011STU-4/2022 at the Slovak University of Technology, it aims to provide non-economically oriented university students with practical experience in entrepreneurial thinking and investment decision-making. The simulation enables participants to engage in interactive trading scenarios, fostering critical thinking, risk assessment, and decision-making skills. Through theoretical content, exercises, and a structured simulation, the handbook bridges the gap between academic knowledge and real-world financial applications, preparing students for the complexities of contemporary market environments.
THE IMPACT OF ICT SERVICES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTRY'S ECONOMY, AS AN EXAMPLE OF EATM / ՏՀՏ ԾԱՌԱՅՈՒԹՅՈՒՆՆԵՐԻ ԱԶԴԵՑՈՒԹՅՈՒՆԸ ԵՐԿՐԻ ՏՆՏԵՍՈՒԹՅԱՆ ԶԱՐԳԱՑՄԱՆ ՎՐԱ` ԵԱՏՄ ՕՐԻՆԱԿՈՎ
Authors: Stepanyan Lusine
Published: February 2025

In the modern world, the exchange of various types of information is of key importance and is one of the global connecting factors in economics, geopolitics and intercultural relations. With the increasing pace of industrialization and militarization of society, the exchange of information is becoming especially relevant in the field of management of various types of corporate and information activities. In many developed countries, information technologies are truly becoming a leading factor in economic growth. In the USA, Europe, Japan and many countries of Southeast Asia, the state is taking special measures to promote information technologies in all areas of business and public administration. Therefore, the purpose of the research is to study the impact of the ICT sector on the development of the country using the example of the EEU.
Die magische Langmatt. Eine ungewöhnliche Museumsgeschichte - The magical Langmatt. An unconventional Museum history
Authors: Bräm Stefan , Breunig-Hollinger Lukas , Bürge Josef , Egerszegi-Obrist Christine , Nöthiger Patrick , Schneider Markus , Levi Renée , Schmid Marcel , Wallinger Mark
Published: February 2025

Das Museum Langmatt in Baden bei Zürich ist eine faszinierende Zeitkapsel, bestehend aus einer herausragenden Sammlung des französischen Impressionismus, einer Jugendstilvilla und einer historischen Parkanlage. Sidney und Jenny Brown vermachten das Anwesen und die Sammlungen der Stadt Baden, um dort ein öffentliches Museum einzurichten, das 1990 eröffnete. Durch einen einmaligen Verkauf von drei Bildern Paul Cézannes aus der Sammlung wurde 2023 die Erhaltung des öffentlichen Museums gesichert. Dieser Band erzählt die Geschichte des einzigartigen Museums und seiner Rettung aus der Perspektive der Beteiligten.
Application of Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Algorithm in E-Commerce Login System for User Data Security
Authors: Ifani Aulyah Zakilah , S.Intam Rezki Nurul Jariah , Syair Andi Irfandi , Husnawati Husnawati
Published: February 2025

E-commerce becomes an electronic media that uses a login system used by users. User data in the form of usernames and passwords is vulnerable to hacking. One technique to improve user security is the implementation of AES  algorithms on login systems in E-Commerce applications. The purpose of this study is to apply the AES algorithm in the login system of e-commerce websites and analyze the improvement of information security for users after the implementation is carried out. The research method used is an experiment with the application of the use of the AES algorithm before and after. Therefore, the application of the AES algorithm on the login system of e-commerce websites can be used as a solution to improve user data security. Testing using Wireshark and Burpsuite tools. The results obtained are that AES successfully secures the username and password on the e-commerce login system .
Electronic Equipment Power Usage Control and Monitoring System in the Home Internet Of Things (IOT) Based
Authors: Dahlan Dahlan , Yuyun Yuyun , Sahibu Supriadi
Published: February 2025

The objectives of this study are (1) to achieve energy efficiency and cost savings (2) Internet of Things (IoT)-based control and monitoring systems using Node MCU ESP32 as a data processing center (3) enabling data processing from PZEM-004T sensors and sending control commands to solid state relays (SSR) based on user input via a website application. The implementation of this system shows significant potential in reducing energy consumption and costs in households. With real-time feedback on energy consumption, users can make wiser decisions about the use of electronic equipment, thereby reducing energy waste. Remote control capabilities allow users to manage electronic equipment more effectively, improve security, and reduce unnecessary energy consumption. This study shows that manual electricity usage reaches 9.59%, while with the implementation of the IoT system it is only 5.49%, so there is a saving in electricity consumption of 4.1%. This proves that the IoT system is more effective and efficient in managing the power consumption of electronic equipment.
Performance Analysis of API in Google Cloud Storage Service Integration
Authors: Namruddin Respaty , Sam Rafiqa Mulia Indah Sari , Syamsuddin Rajul Waahid , A Amiruddin , Kunaefi Aang
Published: February 2025

Google Cloud Storage (GCS) adalah salah satu layanan penyimpanan cloud terkemuka yang mendukung manajemen data skala besar melalui integrasi API. API memungkinkan aplikasi mengunggah, mengunduh, dan mengelola data secara real-time. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kinerja API dalam integrasi dengan GCS menggunakan parameter waktu respon, throughput, dan latensi. Pengujian dilakukan pada berbagai skenario, termasuk transfer data masif, pengelolaan data terdistribusi, dan penggunaan caching. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa waktu respon API rata-rata mencapai 120 ms dalam kondisi normal dan meningkat menjadi 180 ms pada beban tinggi. Throughput mencapai rata-rata 400 MB/s, tetapi mengalami penurunan saat jumlah permintaan simultan meningkat. Latensi server rata-rata tercatat sebesar 60 ms dan dapat dioptimalkan dengan teknologi caching. Implementasi strategi seperti Content Delivery Network (CDN) dan optimasi header permintaan mampu meningkatkan kinerja hingga 30%. Studi ini memberikan panduan praktis bagi pengembang untuk memanfaatkan API GCS secara optimal dalam manajemen data skala besar.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Online Learning Methods with a Probabilistic Naive Bayes Approach
Authors: Butsiarah Butsiarah , Rijal Muhammad
Published: February 2025

Online learning methods become an important element in supporting the flexibility and effectiveness of teaching and learning process, especially through approaches such as Video Tutorial, Virtual Discussion, and Self-paced Reading. This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the three methods in improving students' engagement, comprehension, and learning motivation by utilizing Naive Bayes algorithm. The dataset used includes student data taken through questionnaires and teacher evaluation results, with variables such as material suitability, engagement, ease of access, and student exam results.
 Through this approach, the research is able to predict the learning method that best suits students' needs based on the analyzed variables. The results show that Video Tutorial is the most effective method in supporting students' understanding and motivation. The implementation of this research is expected to help the development of a better online learning system in improving students' learning experience, and provide practical recommendations for educators in choosing the right learning method.
Escala de Evaluación de la gestión estratégica y la innovación tecnológica en la competitividad de empresas manufactureras en Mexicali, B.C
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, González Núñez Raúl , Valdés Hernández Roberto Carlos ,   Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Figueroa Villanueva Adelaida ,   Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
Published: February 2025

En la actualidad el ámbito empresarial se distingue por una competencia cada vez mayor, la rapidez de los avances tecnológicos y la imperante necesidad de innovar de manera continua. Las empresas deben navegar en un entorno muy dinámico y en constante cambio, donde la globalización de los mercados y la rápida evolución de las expectativas de los consumidores complican el sostener su competitividad (Sánchez, 2023). En este sentido, las empresas manufactureras en Baja California enfrentan un entorno cada vez más competitivo, marcado por la globalización y la internacionalización de los mercados. Este ambiente dinámico, impulsado por cambios constantes, impacta directamente en la gestión empresarial, lo que obliga a establecer esquemas integrales de gestión para mejorar los procesos (Hernández y Estupiñán, 2018).