bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STRATEGI BERSAING MEMODERASI INOVASI HIJAU, GROWTH OPTION DAN PUBLIC OWNERSHIP TERHADAP KINERJA KEBERLANJUTAN
Authors: Febriyanto Muhammad Ikhsan , Nofryanti Nofryanti , Rosini Iin
Published: October 2024

Sustainability Performance Sustainability within a company in the form of reporting is an important step that can be taken towards corporate sustainability. Investors, regulators and other stakeholders are increasingly exploring their interest in developing sustainable reporting practices. The aim of this research is to analyze Competitive Strategies for Moderating Green Innovation, Growth Options and Public Ownership on Sustainability Performance in energy sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This research uses secondary data from annual reports and sustainability reports. This type of research is associative quantitative. The sample selection in this research used a purposive sampling method, namely selecting samples based on predetermined criteria. The number of samples in this research was 28 companies. The research sample consisted of 140 observations made at energy sector companies during the 2018-2022 period. Hypothesis testing in this research is the model chosen, namely the Fixed Effect Model. The results of this research show that Green Innovation has a positive effect on Sustainability Performance. Growth Options have a positive effect on Sustainability Performance. Public Ownership has no effect on Sustainability Performance. Competitive Strategy moderates and strengthens the relationship between Green Innovation and Sustainability Performance. Competitive Strategy moderates and weakens the relationship between Growth Options and Sustainability Performance. Competitive Strategy moderates and strengthens the relationship between Public Ownership and Sustainability Performance.
PENGARUH EKUITAS MEREK TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN MONITOR PASIEN MEREK PHILIPS DI JAKARTA
Authors: Nurdin Taufik , Agustin Prima Mulyasari
Published: October 2024

This research aims to find out how responses, consumer loyalty and brand equity influence consumer loyalty of Philips monitor patients. Questionnaire respondent data was obtained from end users, namely nurses who work in intensive care rooms in 5 vertical hospitals in Jakarta. The questionnaire was distributed directly to 185 respondents. Hypothesis for 3 hypotheses using SEM PLS analysis with SmartPLS 3. Testing consists of Outer Model, namely Convergent Validity Test, Discriminant Validity Test, Average Variance Extracted (AVE) Test, Composite Reliability Test, Cronbach Alpha Test, Inner Model and Bootstrapping. Test results show that H1: Brand awareness has a positive and significant effect on consumer loyalty. H2: Brand association has a positive and significant effect on consumer loyalty. H3: Perceived quality has a positive and significant effect on consumer loyalty. It is hoped that this research can provide input to companies as a strategy to increase consumer loyalty and can provide good benefits for further research.
Evaluation of a Real Time Airborne ‘Viables’ Particle Counter
Authors: Eaton Tim , Capper Karen , Jones A
Published: October 2024

A sampler that detects and counts ‘viable’ airborne particles in real-time was evaluated for potential use in cleanrooms used for aseptic manufacture. When tested within an environment deliberately enhanced with high numbers of microbe-carrying particles (MCPs), the sampler reported 4.8 times higher numbers of airborne ‘viables’ compared to the number of CFUs recovered by a traditional microbial air sampler and it is considered that this increased level may not be overly unrealistic. However, for similar testing within an environment enhanced with a high concentration of inanimate particles, but with extremely low levels of viable MCPs, the sampler reported 197 times higher numbers of airborne ‘viables’ compared to the number of recovered CFUs but it is considered that many of these were actually sourced from inanimate materials which intrinsically fluoresce and are therefore recorded as ‘viables’. If such a sampler is to be considered for cleanroom monitoring, comprehensive investigative work should be completed to determine the likely increase in the concentrations of reported ‘viables’ and the impact to the manufacturing operation, with the possibility of the introduction of scientifically justified limits, based upon the technology associated with real-time samplers, that, would need to be agreed with the relevant regulatory authority. For critical workstations, where the expectation is that no microbial contamination is recovered, investigative work to identify those inanimate materials that are reported to be ‘viables’ would need to be completed to provide a full understanding, so they can be eliminated or minimised. In these situations, real-time alert may be beneficial if the proportion of any implicated product could be immediately segregated, rather than waiting for the delayed reporting of any conventional CFUs, in which case, all of the manufactured product may have to be discarded.

Key words: Cleanroom; real-time microbial air sampler; ‘viables’, fluorescence; microbe-carrying particles (MCPs); airborne microbial contamination
The maxispan procedure makes the phonological similarity effect disappear while increasing recall performance
Authors: Gorin Simon , Camos Valérie , Barrouillet Pierre
Published: October 2024

Based on the hypothesis of two maintenance mechanisms of verbal information in working memory, an articulatory loop and an attentional executive loop, Barrouillet et al. predicted and observed that facilitating the optimal use and separation of these two systems results in a strong increase in recall performance. They developed for this purpose the maxispan procedure, in which participants cumulatively rehearse aloud a limited number of the first items of the series (i.e., three or four) and keep rehearsing them until the end of the series before recall. Beyond increasing recall performance, the model also predicts that the maxispan procedure should also abolish the phonological similarity effect (PSE, the poorer recall of phonologically similar than dissimilar items) in both the rehearsed and the nonrehearsed items by permitting the perfect maintenance of the former in a nonoverloaded articulatory loop and preventing storage of phonological traces of the latter in the attentional system. However, the PSE should reappear if too many items are verbally rehearsed in the maxispan procedure. In this case, the overload of the articulatory loop should lead to offload its content into the attentional system where phonologically similar traces are prone to confusion. We tested and verified these hypotheses in two experiments.
THE INFLUENCE OF COMPETENCE AND WORK CULTURE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE THROUGH WORK MOTIVATION AS AN INTERVENING VARIABLE AT KPP PRATAMA PANGKALAN KERINCI
Authors: WARDHANI POPPY DWIPUSPITA , INDRATJAHYO HARY , SUBAGJA IWAN KURNIAWAN
Published: October 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of competence and work culture on employee performance at the Pangkalan Kerinci Pratama Tax Service Office through the intervening variable of employee motivation. This study uses an associative approach, namely research conducted to determine the effect or relationship between independent variables and dependent variables. The population and sample of this study were all permanent employees at the Pangkalan Kerinci Pratama Tax Service Office totaling 98 people. Data collection techniques were carried out through questionnaires and analysis was carried out using path analysis. The results of the study indicate that competence and work culture have an impact on improving employee performance at the Pangkalan Kerinci Pratama Tax Service Office through the work motivation variable.
AWARENESS AND ATTITUDE OF TRADERS IN IPATA MARKET TOWARD PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF GLAUCOMA ILORIN EAST L G A KWARA STATE
Authors: IBRAHIM ABDUL-RAZAQ , O.ABIODUN Dr OLUWASEUN , AYINLA K.A
Published: October 2024

The study investigated Awareness and attitude of traders in ipata market towards prevention and treatment of glaucoma, Ilorin east L G A,Kwara state.A descriptive design was adopted for the study. Ninety eight respondents which made up of male and female were selected for the study. The aims and objectives of the study was assess the level of awareness about glaucoma, their level of attitude and common type of glaucoma among respondents. A selfdesigned questionnaire which measure the respondent view about the objective of study was used for data collection. The data collected was coded and analysed by using statistical package for social science (SPSS version).The result of finding revealed that most of the respondents were above 40 years, while female were the majority of respondent and the traders selling foods stuff were the highest among the respondents. The result also revealed that the respondents had good awareness about glaucoma and has good attitude toward prevention of glaucoma and primary open glaucoma is most common among the respondents.. Two hypothesis were tested in the study which revealed there is significant relationship between the level of awareness and prevention of glaucoma among traders in ipata market, there is significant relationship between the attitude of traders and the occurrence of glaucoma In the study it was concluded that glaucoma possess a great danger to eye health and effect must be made to tamed it in earlier in order to prevent complication and prevent possible blindness. The study therefore recommends the need for more health education on the disease, the need to train more medical practitioner in the speciality called ophthalmology. The government at all level should increase budgetary allocation to health in order to promote healthy life of the populace.
MOBILE MONEY SERVICES AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN UGANDA, A CASE STUDY OF STANBIC BANK CITY BRANCH KAMPALA CITY
Authors: EMMANUEL TWINAMASIKO , SSEBABI MUTUMBA Dr. GEOFFREY , SANDAY KIFANTA , SIMON LULE , ELIJAH ERUGU
Published: October 2024

The main aim of this study was to examine the influence of Mobile Money Services and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda, A Case Study of Stanbic Bank City Branch Kampala City. The objectives of the study were to; To establish the extent to which mobile banking services influences financial performance of Stanbic Bank city Branch, Kampala, To examine the influence of mobile payment services on financial performance of Stanbic Bank city Branch, To find out the relationship between mobile transfer services and financial performance of Stanbic Bank city Branch. The study adopted both descriptive, crosssectional survey and explanatory research designs with both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and was carried out at Stanbic bank city branch. The study population was 52 out of which a sample of 50 respondents was selected as study sample and it was randomly and purposively selected. Questionnaires and interviews were used as data collection methods. The results of the study revealed there is moderate positive relationship between Mobile banking services and financial performance in Stanbic bank city branch Kampala city with a correlation coefficient, p=0.347 and =0.05 since p>0.01, there is indeed a moderate relationship between mobile payment services and financial performance with coefficient, p=0.26 and r=0.05. Since p>0.05 and There is indeed a strong positive relationship between mobile transfer services and financial performance with correlation coefficient, p=0.49 and p=0.05. Since p> 0.05. The conclusion is that mobile money services have prompted Stanbic bank city branch Kampala city to change their strategies to enable them hold their grounds by lowering interest rates, reducing minimum account balance and others even adopting no account balance thus in turn reversing the profitability, liquidity and return on equity of Stanbic bank city branch Kampala city. Therefore, M-Banking and mobile phone business contribute to economic development through creating opportunities for income generation. The objectives one was achieved and the research question where answered. The researcher recommended that is about getting banking services to the unbanked population, who do not have bank access or bank accounts and those who are at the bottom of the economic pyramid, often living in remote areas. Therefore, Stanbic bank city branch Kampala city should allow customers with busy lives to conveniently do their banking services using their phones anytime.
THE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION ECOSYSTEM IN THE CONTEXT OF THE GLOBAL DIGITAL ECONOMY: AN EXPLORATORY COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MULTIPLE CASES
Authors: WANG XIAOJING , ABBAS ALI DHAKIR
Published: October 2024

In the context of the rapidly evolving global digital economy, higher education—particularly innovation and entrepreneurship education—faces significant challenges and opportunities. This study utilizes an exploratory multiple-case analysis to compare the innovation and entrepreneurship education ecosystems across various countries and regions, including China, the United States, and Europe. The objective is to identify similarities and differences in areas such as policy support, curriculum design, technological application, and university-industry collaboration. Our analysis highlights that while foreign universities often prioritize interdisciplinary integration and the use of digital technologies, Chinese universities demonstrate distinct advantages in policy support and entrepreneurial practice. This study distills key elements of innovation and entrepreneurship education ecosystems within the global digital economy and proposes strategies for optimizing these ecosystems in Chinese universities. The findings offer both theoretical insights and practical recommendations to enhance innovation and entrepreneurship education in China during the digital economy era, and they also provide valuable references for global education policymakers.
AFRICAN YOUTH MATTERS: A REVIEW OF AFRICAN COUNTRIES VOLUNTARY NATIONAL REVIEWS
Authors: MUKWENA MASHOMBOTWA
Published: October 2024

Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) are a source of rich information on countries' efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At the end of 2023, more than 200 VNRs have been published each reporting countries efforts and progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Text mining offers an opportunity to review large volumes of text. This study utilized Voyant Tools to review forty-four VNRs from the African continent specifically focusing on youth matters. Assessing and accounting for vulnerable groups such as youth in the achievement of SDGs is one of the guidelines in VNR reporting. This study found low relative frequencies of youth related reporting in the VNRs. Employment was found to be the common discussion when reporting on youth matters in all four regions (Southern, Eastern, Western and Northern) of Africa. Results showed that texting mining tools can be utilized to monitor SDG progress as 2030 draws near.
Pengaruh Current Ratio, Earning Per Share, Economic Value Added, Retention Ratio, dan Residual Income Terhadap Harga Saham
Authors: Faradila Desi Tiara , Zamzam Irfan , Sinen Kasim
Published: October 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis bagaimana pengaruh current ratio, earning per share, economic value added, retention ratio, dan residual income berpengaruh terhadap harga saham. Populasi penelitian yang digunakan adalah seluruh perusahaan manufaktur sektor makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2018-2022. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah data kuantitatif. Sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah data sekunder yaitu berupa laporan keuangan dan laporan tahunan yang bisa didapat pada situs web Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI). Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan purposive sampling. Total sampel penelitian terdapat sebanyak 124 sampel. Penggunaan regresi linear berganda dan data panel sebagai alat analisis dalam penelitian dengan menggunakan Eviews. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa retention ratio berpengaruh positif terhadap harga saham. Sedangkan, current ratio, earning per share, economic value added, dan residual income tidak berpengaruh terhadap harga saham.
The Efficiency of Utilizing The Physioex® Application Through E-Learning Among Students in The Field of Health at Universitas Negeri Gorontalo
Authors: Puluhulawa Tesya Gamananda , Pateda Sri Manovita , Abbas Jeane Novita Irene , Paramata Nanang Roswita , Irmawati Irmawati
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Physiology is a study of the normal functions of the human body. However, the traditional lecture-based approach to teaching this subject has been observed to cause disengagement and boredom among students. Universitas Negeri Gorontalo was exploring the use of PhysioEx®, an interactive e-learning laboratory to studying physiology. This study aims to identify effective teaching methods to enhance student learning outcomes in physiology courses.Method: A true experimental study was carried out at the Faculty of Medicine in Universitas Negeri Gorontalo in October 2023 with a pretest and posttest group. Each test comprised of nine questions and had a time limit of nine minutes. The study population consisted of 200 Public Health students and 69 medical students from the year 2023. A sample of 161 random individuals was selected for analysis using the Slovin formula, and the data was analyzed using the T-test analysis.Results: Based on the statistical analysis of the pretest and posttest scores, it was observed that both the lecture method and the PhysioEx® method resulted in a significant increase in scores (p0.05). However, no substantial difference was observed in the learning outcomes between the two methods (p 0.05).Conclusion: The comparative effectiveness of the lecture method and the PhysioEx® method in the instruction of physiology has been analyzed. The findings indicate that both methods are similarly effective when employed in educational contexts pertaining to physiology. The results of this analysis underscore the utility and potential of both pedagogical approaches. Keywords: Learning effectiveness, e-learning, physiology, physioEx®
The Incidence of Anemia and Its Relationship With Nutritional Status (A Study on Female Students at SMA Negeri 3 Gorontalo)
Authors: Inayah Alifya Isty , Otto Suliyanti , Dungga Elvie Febriani , Ibrahim Sri Andriani , Ihsan Maimun
Published: October 2024

Introduction: The calibre of its human resources dramatically impacts the development of a nation. However, specific health concerns, such as malnutrition, specifically anemia, continue to impede the progress of women of reproductive age, particularly teenage girls, due to the increasing requirement for iron during puberty and menstruation. This study aims to explore the correlation between nutritional status and the prevalence of anemia in female students, specifically focusing on high school students.Method: This cross-sectional study examined the correlation between the nutritional status of female students in grade XI at SMA Negeri 3 Gorontalo from September to November 2023. Microtoise and digital scales will be employed to obtain the student's body mass index (BMI) values to evaluate their nutritional status. Anemia will be detected using a digital strip-test Hb measuring instrument, and purposive sampling will be used as the sampling technique. The Spearman rank analysis test will be used to determine the significance of the associative hypothesis.Results: The study primarily consisted of young women, with the majority being 15 years old (41.2%), possessing normal nutritional status (76.5%), and not experiencing anemia (66.7%). An intriguing correlation was discovered between nutritional status and anemia incidence among female students at SMA Negeri 3 Gorontalo (r=-0.364, p= 0.009).Conclusion: The prevalence of anemia among female students at SMA Negeri 3 Gorontalo is related to their nutritional status. It is recommended that healthcare professionals provide counselling and education on anemia, particularly for teenage girls. Keywords: Anemia, teenage girl, nutritional status.
Integration of Telehealth in Nursing Practices
Authors: Chhikara Ankita , Banik Amlan
Published: October 2024

Nursing practices are being revolutionized by telehealth, a technology that is redefining healthcare delivery and enabling nurses to visit patients at home, in underserved areas, and in remote locations. Telehealth enhances patient empowerment, early detection of health problems, proactive management of chronic illnesses, and prompt intervention. Nurses are essential to telehealth, bridging geographic barriers and advancing health equity. Despite obstacles such as data confidentiality, training, and the digital divide, telehealth in nursing offers advantages such as improved patient outcomes, decreased medical costs, efficient monitoring of chronic conditions, and seamless communication between patients and healthcare teams.
Software engineering project
Authors: A. W. Schoombie, , W. R. Boltman, , J. C. Venter, , D. C. McDonald, , M. L. Gomes,
Published: October 2024

We plan to make a mobile app to assist the user in managing their academic resources and aid in studying and organisation. The landing page will give you a view of your modules for the year, allowing you to access previous years from a dropdown menu. It also allows you to add new modules.
The legal differentiation between same-sex and heterosexual life partnerships as far as intestate succession is concerned in the wake of Laubscher v Duplan 2017 (2) SA 264 (CC) and subsequent judicial developments
Authors: Matlala Mofokeng,
Published: October 2024

A life partnership is a relationship where two people can legally marry, but instead choose to live together in an intimate relationship without ever marrying in terms of South African marriage legislation,1 or registering their relationship as a civil partnership in terms of the Civil Union Act, 2 or entering into a purely religious marriage.3
Exegetical assignment on Matthew 19:13-15
Authors: Lesiba Kekana,
Published: October 2024

The Gospel of Matthew is one of the fo ur gospels fo und in the New Testament. Although the bible is not chronologically arranged , the Gospel of Matthew is the first book of the ew Testament. It introduces us to the (jfe and history of Jesus. This paper will explore the process of exegesis on one of the pericopes with the book i .e Matthew 19: 13- 15 .
The HD 191939 Exoplanet System is Well Aligned and Flat
Authors: Lubin Jack , Petigura Erik A. , Van Zandt Judah , Beard Corey , Dai Fei , Halverson Samuel , Holcomb Rae , Howard Andrew W. , Isaacson Howard , Luhn Jacob , Robertson Paul , Rubenzahl Ryan A. , Stefánsson Guđmundur , Winn Joshua N. , Brodheim Max , Deich William , Hill Grant M. , Gibson Steven R. , Holden Bradford , Householder Aaron , Laher Russ R. , Lanclos Kyle , Payne Joel , Roy Arpita , Smith Roger , Shaum Abby P. , Schwab Christian , Walawender Josh
Published: October 2024

We report the sky-projected spin–orbit angle λ for HD 191939 b, the innermost planet in a six-planet system, using Keck/KPF to detect the Rossiter–McLaughlin (RM) effect. Planet b is a sub-Neptune with radius 3.4 ± 0.8 R
⊕ and mass 10.0 ± 0.7 M
⊕ with an RM amplitude <1 m s−1. We find the planet is consistent with a well-aligned orbit, measuring λ = 3.°7 ± 5.°0. Additionally, we place new constraints on the mass and period of the distant super-Jupiter, planet f, finding it to be 2.88 ± 0.26 M
J on a 2898 ± 152 days orbit. With these new orbital parameters, we perform a dynamical analysis of the system and constrain the mutual inclination of the nontransiting planet e to be smaller than 12° relative to the plane shared by the inner three transiting planets. Additionally, the further planet f is inclined off this shared plane, the greater the amplitude of precession for the entire inner system, making it increasingly unlikely to measure an aligned orbit for planet b. Through this analysis, we show that this system’s wide variety of planets are all well-aligned with the star and nearly coplanar, suggesting that the system formed dynamically cold and flat out of a well-aligned protoplanetary disk, similar to our own solar system.
Redshift Prediction with Images for Cosmology Using a Bayesian Convolutional Neural Network with Conformal Predictions
Authors: Jones Evan , Do Tuan , Li Yun Qi , Alfaro Kevin , Singal Jack , Boscoe Bernie
Published: October 2024

In the emerging era of big data astrophysics, large-scale extragalactic surveys will soon provide high-quality imaging for billions of celestial objects to answer major questions in astrophysics such as the nature of dark matter and dark energy. Precision cosmology with surveys requires accurate photometric redshift (photo-z) estimation with well-constrained uncertainties as inputs for weak lensing models to measure cosmological parameters. Machine learning methods have shown promise in optimizing the information gained from galaxy images in photo-z estimation; however, many of these methods are limited in their ability to estimate accurate uncertainties. In this work, we present one of the first applications of Bayesian convolutional neural networks (BCNNs) for photo-z estimation and uncertainties. In addition, we use conformal mapping to calibrate the photo-z uncertainties to achieve good statistical coverage. We use the public GalaxiesML data set of ∼300k galaxies from the Hyper Suprime-Cam survey containing five-band photometric images and known spectroscopic redshifts from 0 < z < 4. We find that the performance is much improved when using images compared to photometry, with the BCNN achieving 0.098 rms error, a standard outlier rate of 3.9%, a 3σ outlier rate of 4.5%, and a bias of 0.0007. The performance drops significantly beyond z > 1.5 due to the relative lack of training data beyond those redshifts. This investigation demonstrates the power of using images directly and we advocate that future photo-z analysis of large-scale surveys include galaxy images.
Direction-dependent Effects on Global 21 cm Detection
Authors: Agrawal Yash , Kavitha K. , Singh Saurabh
Published: October 2024

Cosmic dawn represents a critical juncture in cosmic history when the first population of stars emerged. The astrophysical processes that govern this transformation need to be better understood. The detection of redshifted 21 cm radiation emitted from neutral hydrogen during this era offers a direct window into the thermal and ionization state of the Universe. This emission manifests as differential brightness between spin temperature and the cosmic microwave background. The SARAS experiment aims to detect the sky-averaged signal in the frequency range 40–200 MHz. SARAS’s unique design and operational strategy to float the antenna over a water body minimizes spectral features that may arise due to stratified ground beneath the antenna. However, the antenna environment can be prone to configuration changes due to variations in critical design parameters such as conductivity and antenna tilt. In this paper, we connect the variations in antenna properties to signal detection prospects. By using realistic simulations of a direction- and frequency-dependent radiation pattern of the SARAS antenna and its transfer function, we establish critical parameters and estimate bias in the detectability of different models of the global 21 cm signal. We find a correlation between the nature of chromaticity in antenna properties and the bias in the recovered spectral profiles of 21 cm signals. We also find stringent requirements for transfer function corrections, which can otherwise make detection prospects prohibitive. We finally explore a range of critical parameters that allow robust signal detection.
Two Radio Cores in GPS J1543-0757: A New Dual Supermassive Black Hole System?
Authors: Cheng Xiaopeng , Sohn Bong Won
Published: October 2024

We report on the discovery of a dual supermassive black hole system in the radio galaxy J1543−0757, with a projected separation between the two black holes of ∼46 mas. The result is based on recent multifrequency observations using the Very Long Baseline Array and European VLBI Network, which reveal two compact, variable, flat-spectrum, active nuclei within the elliptical host galaxy of J1543−0757. Multiepoch observations from the Very Long Baseline Array also provide constraints on the spectral index and proper motions of all components. The flat spectra of both N and S at both frequencies strongly support the hypothesis that these radio components are associated with two separate, accreting supermassive black holes. The two nuclei appear stationary, while the jets emanating from the weaker of the two nuclei appear to move out and terminate in bright hotspots. The discovery of this system has implications for the number of close dual black holes that might be sources of gravitational radiation.
The Wanderer: Charting WASP-77A b’s Formation and Migration Using a System-wide Inventory of Carbon and Oxygen Abundances
Authors: Coria David R. , Hejazi Neda , Crossfield Ian J. M. , Rhem Maleah
Published: October 2024

The elemental and isotopic abundances of volatiles like carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen may trace a planet’s formation location relative to H2O, CO2, CO, NH3, and N2 “snowlines,” or the distance from the star at which these volatile elements sublimate. By comparing the C/O and 12C/13C ratios measured in giant exoplanet atmospheres to complementary measurements of their host stars, we can determine whether the planet inherited stellar abundances from formation inside the volatile snowlines, or nonstellar C/O and 13C enrichment characteristic of formation beyond the snowlines. To date, there are still only a handful of exoplanet systems where we can make a direct comparison of elemental and isotopic CNO abundances between an exoplanet and its host star. Here, we present a 12C/13C abundance analysis for host star WASP-77A (whose hot Jupiter’s 12C/13C abundance was recently measured). We use MARCS stellar atmosphere models and the radiative transfer code TurboSpectrum to generate synthetic stellar spectra for isotopic abundance calculations. We find a 12C/13C ratio of 51 ± 6 for WASP-77A, which is subsolar (∼91) but may still indicate 13C enrichment in its companion planet WASP-77A b (12C/13C = 26 ± 16, previously reported). Together with the inventory of carbon and oxygen abundances in both the host and companion planet, these chemical constraints point to WASP-77A b’s formation beyond the H2O and CO2 snowlines and provide chemical evidence for the planet’s migration to its current location ∼0.024 au from its host star.
Two new species of Parastagonospora and a new species of Phaeoseptoriella (Phaeosphaeriaceae, Pleosporales) from grasslands in Yunnan Province, China
Authors: Gao Ying , Zhong Tingfang , Eungwanichayapant Prapassorn Damrongkool , Jayawardena Ruvishika S. , Hyde Kevin D. , Faraj Turki Kh. , Wanasinghe Dhanushka N. , Gui Heng
Published: October 2024

During our investigation of microfungi on grasslands in Yunnan Province, China, three new fungal taxa associated with grasses were collected. Morphological observations and phylogenetic analyses of the combined SSU, LSU, ITS,tef1-α, andrpb2loci based on maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference were used to reveal the taxonomic placement of these fungal taxa. This study introducesParastagonospora yunnanensis,Para. zhaotongensis,Phaeoseptoriella poaceicola. Parastagonospora yunnanensisis characterized by ampulliform or globose to subglobose conidiogenous cells, with conidia that are cylindrical to subcylindrical, 0–1-septate, rounded at the apex and slightly truncate at the base.Parastagonospora zhaotongensisfeatures similar globose to subglobose conidiogenous cells but with 0–3-septate, cylindrical to subcylindrical conidia.Phaeoseptoriella poaceicolais distinguished by its globose to subglobose conidiogenous cells and phragmosporous conidia that are initially hyaline, turn pale yellowish at maturity, and are 7-septate, cylindrical to subcylindrical, either straight or slightly curved. These discoveries underscore the significance of exploring and accurately identifying fungal taxa within Ascomycota, highlighting the species richness and potential for new species discoveries in grass-based habitats. The findings from this study expand our understanding of the taxonomy and phylogeny of grassland-associated Ascomycota, providing a foundation for further ecological and taxonomic studies of these fungi within their natural environments.
Human resources management practices and organisational performance in the Nepalese development banks: Insights from structural equation modelling
Authors: Dahal Rewan Kumar , Ghimire Binod , Budathoki Magar Sujan
Published: October 2024

Purpose: Effective human resource management (HRM) practices are essential factors that provide organizations with a competitive edge and contribute to their overall performance. This study examines the impact of HRM practices, including recruitment and selection (RS), training and development (TD), compensation policies (CPs), and performance appraisal (PA), on the organizational performance (OP) of the Nepalese development banks (DBs). Design/methodology/approach: The study followed a causal-comparative research approach. It employed a structured questionnaire to gather the necessary data from 257 working representatives of the ten selected Nepalese DBs. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) were used to examine the association between the variables and validate the study hypotheses. Findings: The HRM practices exhibit a significant and positive association with OP (β = 0.910; p < 0.05), indicating their influence on achieving organisational success. Such findings offer a pragmatic perspective for achieving HRM excellence and organisational effectiveness in the Nepalese DBs. Research constraints/implications: Analysis of cross-sectional data from development banks cannot be extrapolated to other sectors. This study emphasises the importance of compensation, performance measurement, hiring and selection, development, and training in improving OP, confirming and expanding prior findings. These insights may benefit policymakers, HR managers, and executives in enhancing HR operations by improving employee performance and business productivity.Originality/value: This study's unique contribution is its examination of HRM dynamics and their direct impact on OP, notably in the Nepalese DBs. The DBs may optimise their HR, enhancing OP and a long-lasting competitive advantage.
Lessons in Sexual Assault and Violence: A Scoping Review of Undergraduate Nursing Education
Authors: Westman Jessica , Keller Elizabeth
Published: October 2024

Background

More than half of women and one third of men have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime. Nurses must be able to screen and treat patients who have experienced sexual assault, yet they may lack the knowledge and identification skills based on their exposure to content in their undergraduate nursing programs. This study examined the current state of the science regarding sexual assault and violence education in undergraduate nursing curricula.

Method

This scoping review was guided by Levac's five-step framework. Databases were searched using the key terms “nursing education” and “sexual assault education.”

Results

A total of 501 articles were identified; eight articles were included in the review. Themes of knowledge, confidence, and educational preparedness emerged.

Conclusion

Despite the importance and prevalence of sexual assault, limited educational content is provided in undergraduate nursing schools. Results urge implementing educational didactic, simulation, and clinical placement opportunities to improve nursing students' knowledge.

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J Nurs Educ
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Emotional Intelligence, Health, and Performance in Nursing Students: A Systematic Review
Authors: Sutil-Rodríguez Elena , Liébana-Presa Cristina , Fernández-Martínez Elena
Published: October 2024

Background

Emotional intelligence (EI) enables the regulation of emotions and facilitates interpersonal relationships. This is essential for managing emotionally charged situations and developing skills to provide quality care.

Method

A systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA recommendations in Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL, and PubMed databases to describe the levels of EI, identify differences according to gender, and determine the relationship of EI with health, academic, and clinical performance in nursing students.

Results

Average levels of EI were found; in five of the studies, the levels were higher among females. An association between high levels of EI and improved academic and clinical performance and health also was found.

Conclusion

Future research on EI education programs for nursing students is essential for the development of skills and abilities that improve well-being, academic performance, and quality of health care.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2024;63(10):686–692.]
Refractive Coupling Effects in Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction Procedures: A Machine Learning–Assisted Approach
Authors: Darzi Soodabeh , Arba-Mosquera Samuel , Pradhan Kishore Raj , Förster Anika , Dick H. Burkhard , Taneri Suphi
Published: October 2024

Purpose

To evaluate the impact of refractive couplings in myopia and myopic astigmatism with two different keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) systems.

Methods

This was a retrospective evaluation of refractive outcomes with two different lasers studying 2,841 eyes undergoing small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) (VisuMax 500; Carl Zeiss Meditec) and 2,528 eyes undergoing SmartSight (ATOS; SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions GmbH). Coupling effects (derived from the ratio between partial slopes) were determined for sphere and cylinder and for spherical equivalent, cardinal, and oblique astigmatism separately.

Results

Statistically significant coupling effects were observed for both the VisuMax and ATOS systems, as indicated by
P
values less than .05. For the VisuMax, a coupling effect of 8% of cylinder into sphere and a 2% coupling of sphere into cylinder was found. For the ATOS, the coupling effect of sphere into cylinder was 1%. A 3% coupling effect of oblique astigmatism into cardinal astigmatism in the VisuMax, and conversely, a 0.1% coupling effect of defocus into oblique astigmatism in the ATOS were found. In cases with no astigmatism plan, sphere had a 2% effect on induced astigmatism in the VisuMax and 0.6% in the ATOS. In high astigmatism plans, sphere had a significant 16% impact on cylinder in the VisuMax. Additionally, the effect of defocus on cardinal astigmatism was 6% in the VisuMax and 0.8% on oblique astigmatism in the ATOS.

Conclusions

Despite the
P
values less than .05 indicating statistical significance, the observed coupling effects were consistently low, with magnitudes below 10%, even for astigmatism exceeding 2.50 diopters. These couplings may be partly attributed to cross-effects of torsional eye movements. Coupling values for KLEx were markedly lower than those reported for non-aspheric excimer laser ablations. The results suggest that surgical results may be refined further by optimizing nomograms to mitigate coupling effects.

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J Refract Surg
. 2024;40(10):e706–e715.]
Comparison Between Monofocal and Aspheric Monofocal Intraocular Lens With Higher Order Aspheric Optic in Pediatric Patients: Early Outcomes
Authors: Buzzonetti Luca , Petroni Sergio , Federici Matteo , Valente Paola , De Sanctis Carlo , Iarossi Giancarlo
Published: October 2024

Purpose

To retrospectively compare the visual acuity outcomes for far, intermediate, and near vision of an aspheric monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) with higher order aspheric optic with a monofocal IOL in pediatric patients.

Methods

Thirty-eight eyes of 38 patients (mean age: 9.0 ± 2.3 years) affected by monolateral infantile cataract were evaluated 6 months after surgery performed with simultaneous IOL implantation. The Tecnis Eyhance ICB00 aspheric monofocal IOL (Johnson & Johnson Vision) was implanted in 17 eyes (Tecnis Eyhance group, mean age: 8.9 ± 2.5 years) and the Tecnis PCB00 monofocal IOL (Johnson & Johnson Vision) was implanted in 21 eyes (control group, mean age: 9.1 ± 2.2 years). Corrected visual acuity expressed in logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) was assessed for distance (CDVA) and, expressed in Jaeger standard, for intermediate (DCIVA) and near vision (CNVA). DCIVA was measured with distance correction and without addition. The Mann-Whitney test for two independent samples was performed, and a
P
value less than .05 was considered statistically significant.

Results

Six months postoperatively, mean CDVA was 0.20 ± 0.2 logMAR and mean DCIVA and CNVA were 5 ± 1 and 2 ± 1 Jaeger, respectively, in the Tecnis Eyhance group. In the control group, mean CDVA was 0.21 ± 0.2 logMAR and mean DCIVA and CNVA were 8 ± 1 and 3 ± 1 Jaeger, respectively. Only DCIVA showed a significant statistical difference between groups (
P
< .0001).

Conclusions

In pediatric patients, the aspheric monofocal IOL with higher order aspheric optic seems to provide better intermediate distance visual acuity than a monofocal one, whereas no significant difference was observed for CDVA and CNVA.

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J Refract Surg
. 2024;40(10):e724–e727.]
Human–computer interaction in healthcare: Comprehensive review
Authors: Langote Meher , Saratkar Saniya , Kumar Praveen , Verma Prateek , Puri Chetan , Gundewar Swapnil , Gourshettiwar Palash
Published: October 2024

Technological advancements have fundamentally transformed healthcare systems and significantly altered the interactions between medical professionals and information interfaces. This study provides a comprehensive review of the role of human–computer interaction (HCI) in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of user-centered design and the integration of emerging technologies. The paper reviews the evolution of healthcare interfaces, exploring key assumptions in foundational HCI principles and theoretical frameworks that guide the design processes. The analysis delves into the application of HCI principles, particularly user-centered approaches, to enhance feedback mechanisms, ensure consistency, and improve visibility within medical settings, all of which contribute to creating practical, usable, and memorable interfaces. The review provides an overview of successful and unsuccessful cases, demonstrating what determines efficacy in healthcare interface design. The discussion extends to cover the role of interactive interfaces in streamlining clinical workflows, facilitating communication and collaboration, and supporting informed decision-making among healthcare providers. This paper focuses on historical views and milestones of interface design, emphasizing the significance of interactive interfaces. The discussion extends to cover the role of interactive interfaces in streamlining clinical workflows, facilitating communication and collaboration, and supporting informed decision-making among healthcare providers. Further, the review concludes with an examination of future trends in HCI for healthcare, particularly focusing on the rapid integration of emerging technologies and their implications for the ongoing evolution of interface design in this critical field.
Dialogic teaching practices and student performance in mathematics in Asian countries
Authors: Schöer Volker , Clavel Jose G.
Published: October 2024

Improving the mathematics performance of school children is an objective for many policy-makers around the world. Student-centered interactive pedagogies like classroom discussions and other dialogic interaction practices have been considered the best practice to engage learners effectively in the learning process. However, dialogic teaching practices are least used in most Asian countries that on average achieve the highest mathematics scores in international assessments. Based on this conundrum, this paper utilized a large-scale education dataset for five Asian countries, namely the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) dataset for learner data from Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore to examine the relationship between dialogic classroom interaction teaching practices and the mathematics performance of 8th-grade learners. Using a within-learner-between-subject estimation strategy to account for endogeneity, we established that learners who are taught more frequently through dialogic interactive teaching practices in mathematics classes achieve higher mathematics scores. Our results confirm that interactive pedagogies do provide learning benefits, even in countries that use them sparingly. Thus, our findings challenge the held assumption that the efficacy of dialogic classroom interaction practices is context and learning culture specific. Nevertheless, our study also shows that the highly endogenous nature of the teaching and learning environment and learner performance limits the ability of any study that uses observational data to establish the true impact of dialogic practices on learner mathematics performance.
Assessing Difficulty Levels of Mathematical Tasks through Subjective and Behavioral Criteria
Authors: Díaz-Chang Tamara , Arredondo Elizabeth-Hernández
Published: October 2024

This paper aims to assess the difficulty levels of mathematical tasks in relation to the appearance of unconscious patterns of thinking in students’ cognitive processes that play a role in learning. The data analyzed using a mixed-methods approach was collected from a population of undergraduate engineering and science students enrolled in Calculus courses at the university while answering three questionnaires as part of their online class activities. Two criteria were used to find categories of difficulty levels: one subjective, given by an evaluation carried out by the subjects, and another behavioral, related to obtaining the correct answers. The relationships of these criteria with the appearance of these unconscious patterns of thinking were identified: a significant and strong correlation was noticed between the number of erroneous unconscious patterns detected and task difficulty levels determined by the percentage of correct answers, as well as a significant and strong correlation between task difficulty levels determined by the subjective evaluation and the number of these patterns recognized. Based on the results obtained, it can be stated that these unconscious erroneous patterns in students’ reasoning about a mathematical concept are related to the index of the difficulty of a task and could be considered indicators of mental effort according to the cognitive load theory. The analysis showed the recognition of these unconscious patterns in students’ cognitive mechanisms is relevant when solving mathematical tasks that require information processing at a higher level and could play a role in assessing the difficulty levels of a task related to the study of mathematical concepts in Calculus courses, which constitutes the main novelty of this study.