bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Managerial conflict of interests effects on duopoly market structure
Authors: Vrankic Ilko , Herceg Tomislav , Vuksanovic Herceg
Published: February 2025

Background: Principal-agent problem has been discussed intensively in the recent decade, but this specific case has not yet been analyzed in this manner; one of two companies in Cournot duopoly employs a manager who has a partial ownership of the second company, but without executive power in that company. This kind of conflict of interest changes the market game since the overlapping makes it difficult to determine how many actual players there are on the market, which is crucial to understanding what is about to happen with prices and quantities. Purpose: This paper will determine which agent's share in the other company becomes a problem for the principal of the first company and how a change in the share affects market price, both companies' quantities and profits, and finally how a duopoly grows closer to a monopoly since the number of players is no longer integer. Study design/methodology/approach: The manager of the first company is paid in that company's share in profit. As a partial owner of the other company, this manager also receives ownership revenue. Thus the manager (agent) tries to maximize his own revenue which consists of the share in both companies. The agent's actions in the first company are aimed to maximize his own profit instead of the principal's profit. Findings/conclusions: The higher the agent's share in the competitive company, the greater the agent's reward has to be in terms of the share in the profit of the first company. Additionally, it also increases the prices, decreases the quantities, turning duopoly into a non-integer oligopoly, the closer to monopoly the higher the agent's share is in the competitive company. Limitations/future research: The assumed Cournot game should also be transformed into a game where players do not act simultaneously. Therefore, a Stackelberg oligopoly analysis could bring a novel view of this specific interaction.
Facial Recognition Technology in Indonesia: Opportunities and Ethical Challenges
Authors: Pramudito Dendy K
Published: February 2025

Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) has emerged as a powerful tool in various sectors, ranging from security to personalized services. In Indonesia, its adoption is gaining momentum, offering significant opportunities for enhancing public safety, streamlining administrative processes, and improving customer experiences. This study employs a qualitative research methodology to explore the implementation of FRT in Indonesia, focusing on its potential applications and the ethical challenges it presents. Data were collected through document analysis, interviews with key stakeholders, and observations of relevant cases. The findings reveal that FRT is being utilized in diverse fields, such as law enforcement, border control, and financial services, where it offers efficiency and accuracy benefits. However, its rapid deployment also raises critical ethical concerns, including privacy violations, data security risks, biases in algorithm design, and potential misuse for surveillance purposes. Furthermore, the lack of comprehensive regulations governing FRT usage in Indonesia exacerbates these challenges. This study underscores the urgent need for a balanced approach that maximizes the opportunities provided by FRT while addressing its ethical and regulatory shortcomings. By fostering transparent policies, public awareness, and inclusive technology development, Indonesia can harness FRT as a transformative tool without compromising ethical standards. The insights from this research contribute to the global discourse on the responsible implementation of emerging technologies in diverse socio-cultural contexts.
Des ordinateurs quantiques pour simuler la nature
Authors: Senjean Bruno , Morelle Marie , Baert Simon , Damour Sebastien
Published: February 2025

À l’institut Charles Gerhardt de Montpellier, au département de Chimie Physique Théorique et Méthodologie, Bruno Senjean et son équipe développent des algorithmes sur ordinateurs quantiques pour simuler les propriétés des molécules.
اكتساب تركيب العربية المقطعيّ في لغة رياض الأطفال
Authors: أبو خضر سعد , طلافحة إحسان
Published: February 2025

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى الكشف عن خصوصية اكتساب تركيب العربية المقطعي لدى الأطفال في المرحلة المتأخرة من التقليد اللغوي، باستخلاص أشكاله المقطعيّة، وتبيُّن توزيعها وتشكلها، والعمليات الفونولوجية في إنتاجها، وتفحُّص تأثير ثلاثة متغيرات في تشكليها: الازدواجية اللغوية، والعمر، والجنس. واعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي التجريبي في تحليل الأداء النطقي، ومعطيات نظرية المقطع على المستوى الفونولوجي. واعتمدت كذلك في جمع مادتها على المنهج النوعي القصدي، باختيار عينة من رياض الأطفال، تشمل واحداً وعشرين (21) طالباً طبيعياً، منهم ثمانية (8) ذكور، و(13) من الإناث، تتراوح أعمارهم بين (4-5) سنوات، في البستان والتمهيدي، ملتحقين بروضة آزاد النموذجية في مدينة إربد. وصُمّمت أداة محكمة، تعتمد على تحفيز الأطفال بالمحاكاة والحوار، وتسجيل الأداء الصوتي لكل طفل وتحليله، واتخاذ نطق العربية الفصيحة عند الراشدين معياراً. وتكمن أهمية الدراسة في إسهامها في تعرّف التركيب المقطعي عند الأطفال وتشكّلِه لديهم؛ لأغراض علمية نظريّة وأخرى وظيفيّة.
      وأظهرت الدراسة اكتمال الأشكال المقطعية في أداء الأطفال، وميلهم إلى تقليل الوزن الكمّي لعدد المقاطع في بنية الكلمات، ومغايرتهم العربية الفصيحة في التوزيع المقطعي، ولجوءَهم فونولوجيا إلى الحذف في التشكيل المقطعي. وأظهرت كذلك تأثير الازدواجية اللغوية، والمرحلة العمرية في التركيب المقطعي، وضعف تأثير الجنس فيه. وختمت الدراسة بمجموعة توصيات تفيد البحث العلمي المستقبلي في موضوع التركيب المقطعي، وتسهم في مجال اكتسابه وتعليمه.
تعدّد مرجع الضّمير وأثره في تعدّد الدّلالة، أمثلة جزئيّة، وموجّهات كليّة، المحرّر الوجيز لابن عطيّة أنموذجًا
Authors: أبو رياش سماح
Published: February 2025

هذه الدّراسة لسانيّة تأتي فيها الباحثة على ظاهرة لغويّة عامة تشترك فيها اللغات كلّها، بل تفضي في أحايين إلى ظاهرة تعدّد المعاني اللغويّة، وانفتاح الدّلالة، ولا ريب أنّ الكلم يتعالق بعضه ببعض، ولكن قد يفضي هذا التّعالق إلى تعدّد المعاني التّركيبيّة، ومن هذا التّأسيس تتغيّا هذه الدّراسة استشراف أثر هذه الظّاهرة في تعدّد مرجع الضّمير أوّلًا، وتمثّل مواضعها ثانيًا، وتعيين بواعثها ثالثًا، وتلمّسها في كتاب مخصوص رابعًا، وتفسير ذلك كلّه خامسًا، كلّ ذلك كائن من منظور لسانيّ سادسًا، معتمدة في بحثها الرّئيس على كتاب المحرّر الوجيز في تفسير التّنزيل العزيز لابن عطيّة.
Contacts between adult children and their parents in Lithuania: the effects of familial, individual and structural factors
Authors: Maslauskaitė Aušra
Published: February 2025

The paper focuses on the frequency of intergenerational face-to-face contacts between parents and their adult children in Lithuania, and how they are affected by the parental family history events, the child’s life course events, individual and structural level factors. The main empirical findings prove that parental divorce negatively affects the father–child contacts and has no effect at all on the mother–child contacts. Moreover,the effect of divorce is more negative on father–daughter contacts, and this contradicts the findings from other countries. Contrary to what has been expected, the child’s life course events, individual and structural level factors define the intergenerational contacts to a very limited extent. Proximity stands out as the most stable defining factor of contacts in all types of child–parent dyads.
Sosialisasi Regulasi Emosi pada Siswa SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta
Authors: Adelina Murti Syafiina  , Faqih Purnomosidi
Published: February 2025

Adolescence is a crucial stage in individual development, where high school students often face emotional challenges that arise due to physical, psychological and social changes. Unfortunately, many teenagers do not have adequate emotional regulation skills, so they are vulnerable to experiencing difficulties in managing stress, resolving conflicts, or making wise decisions. This limited understanding of emotional regulation can have an impact on mental well-being, triggering impulsive behavior, low motivation to learn, and disruption in interpersonal relationships. Through outreach educational programs, high school students can be given practical knowledge and skills to strengthen emotional regulation abilities. This program is designed to help students recognize their emotions, develop more adaptive management strategies, and improve their ability to deal with everyday stress. With an interactive approach and in line with students' needs, this program is expected to be able to improve emotional well-being while helping students manage their emotions effectively.
Pelatihan Optimalisasi Media Sosial dalam Mendukung Kampanye Sosial dan Budaya Lokal
Authors: Wahyudi Syaputra  , Uci Suriani  , Rahma Fitriyani
Published: February 2025

The training "Optimizing Social Media in Supporting Local Social and Cultural Campaigns in Palembang City" was held with the aim of improving the understanding and skills of the community, especially cultural community actors, in utilizing social media as a tool to introduce and preserve Palembang's local culture. The background of this training is driven by the rapid development of digital technology, which opens up great opportunities for the City of Palembang to promote its rich culture and traditions to a global audience. Training activities are carried out in the form of theoretical and practical sessions, which include content creation, interaction strategies with audiences, and selection of the right platform to convey local cultural messages. The results of this training showed an increase in participants' understanding of the importance of using social media in cultural and social campaigns, as well as practical skills in creating effective content. In conclusion, this training successfully equips participants with the ability to optimize social media in promoting local culture and strengthening Palembang's cultural identity in the digital world.
Pemberdayaan Petani Pemula melalui Pelatihan Teknik Penyadapan Karet yang Optimal
Authors: Tina Endriani  , Dandi Saputra  , Farhan Moreno Akbar  , Santi Fitri  , Dora Fatma Nurshanti
Published: February 2025

Sinar Bhakti Village, located in Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, holds significant potential in rubber plantation management. However, suboptimal rubber tapping techniques often pose a major challenge for beginner farmers, resulting in low production yields and damage to rubber trees. This community service program aims to empower beginner farmers through training on optimal rubber tapping techniques. The method used was a participatory approach with hands-on field training. The training was conducted on Saturday, January 19, 2025, and included the introduction of tapping tools, proper tapping techniques, and post-tapping tree care. The activity involved beginner farmers in Sinar Bhakti Village. The results indicate that the training successfully enhanced participants' understanding of proper rubber tapping techniques. All participants effectively applied the techniques during field simulations. Additionally, participants demonstrated increased confidence in managing rubber plantations independently. This program positively impacted not only rubber productivity but also the economic sustainability of the village community.
Pentingnya Penerapan Digital Marketing dan Penguatan UMKM
Authors: Muhammad Agustian Sakha  , Hironimus Steven Permana  , Faiz Nawawi  , Galang Adipura  , Dwi Puji Haryanto  , Luwes Dwi Triani  , Malkah Melia Oktaviana  , Almaas Raaffina Putri  , Zahra Aulia  , Audya Mulia Nurfadilah
Published: February 2025

The community service program conducted by the KKN II Team of Ngadirejo Village aims to overcome marketing problems in businesses through digital marketing socialization and strengthening MSMEs in Dawungan and Dadapan Hamlets, Ngadirejo Village. This activity includes two main methods, namely digital marketing socialization to help MSME players expand market reach and increase competitiveness through digital platforms, as well as assistance in obtaining halal certification and Business Identification Number (NIB) to strengthen business legality. The results of the activities show that this program has a positive impact on increasing the understanding of MSME players in utilizing digital technology and gaining wider access to the market. With halal certification and NIB, MSMEs also get better legal certainty and opportunities to develop in a more competitive business sector.
Pembuktian Tindakan Pelecehan Seksual Verbal (Catcalling) dalam Perspektif Hukum Acara Pidana
Authors: Wulandari Kadek Ayu , Sugama I Dewa Gede Dana
Published: February 2025

The study's objective is to examine the evidence that can be used to prove cases of crimes revealed verbally in the criminal process. The normative research method used in this research focuses on literature reviews such as books, articles in scientific journals, explaining the applicable rules and regulations verbally. In this research, the author implemented legal product design by researching various types of legal provisions, especially regulations in the Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code. The results of the research show that verbal sexual understanding (catcalling) in everyday life still often occurs because there is normalization and patriarchal culture and a lack of public knowledge about verbal sexual disclosure. Everyone, both those directly affected and those who observe it, must have the courage to report acts of disclosing sexual verbal acts so that the public will be more alert and avoid worse criminal legal action. Reports on understanding verbal sexuality should be adjusted to evidence that can be accounted for based on Article 184 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The application of evidence that can be accounted for in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Law in catcalling cases can be in the form of witness statements, video recordings and screenshot evidence of comments that indicate verbal sexual disclosure.
Key Words: Verbal Sexual Harassment, Evidence, Criminal Procedure Law.
Abstrak
Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji alat bukti untuk dapat digunakan dalam pembuktian kasus kejahatan pelecehan seksual verbal dalam proses peradilan pidana. Metode penelitian normatif yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yang berfokus terhadap kajian pustaka seperti buku-buku, artikel pada jurnal ilmiah peraturan dan ketentuan yang berlaku pelecehan seksual verbal. Dalam penelitian ini, penulis mengimplementasikan perancangan produk hukum dengan cara meneliti mengenai berbagai jenis ketentuan UU terutama peraturan dalam KUHP dan KUHAP. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman seksual verbal (catcalling) dalam sehari-hari masih sering terjadi karena terdapat normalisasi serta budaya patriarki dan kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat akan pelecehan seksual verbal. Setiap orang baik pihak yang terkena dampak langsung maupun pihak yang mengamatinya harus berani melaporkan tindakan pelecehan seksual verbal agar masyarakat lebih waspada dan menghindari terjadinya tindak hukum kejahatan yang lebih buruk. Laporan pelecehan seksual verbal sebaiknya disesuaikan dengan alat bukti yang dapat dipertanggungjawabkan berdasarkan Pasal 184 KUHAP. Penerapan alat bukti yang dapat dipertanggungjawabkan sesuai dengan Hukum Acara Pidana terhadap kasus catcalling dapat berupa keterangan saksi, rekaman video dan bukti screenshot dari komentar yang berindikasi pelecehan seksual verbal.
Kata Kunci: Pelecehan Seksual Verbal, Alat Bukti, Hukum Acara Pidana.
How are Ireland’s credit unions coping with the pandemic?
Authors: McCarthy Olive
Published: February 2025

This short paper looks at some of the wide-ranging measures and support that credit unions in Ireland have put in to place to help their members during the COVID-19 crisis. A version of this paper was originally published by RTE Brainstorm, 24th April 2020.
DEVELOPMENT OF INDEPENDENT LEARNING MEDIA FORMATHEMATICS BASED ON OPEN-ENDED MATERIALSFOR CARTESIAN COORDINATES
Authors: Saputri Maura Delva , Auliya Dwi Wulandari  , Muhammad Makhrus Muzakki  , Abdul Rosi
Published: February 2025

Mathematics is an important subject in education to develop problem-solving, analytical, systematic, critical, and creative skills. Students often have difficulty understanding the Cartesian coordinate system, so effective learning media and an open-ended approach are needed to improve their understanding and learning achievement. The orientation of this research and development is to produce open-ended-based learning media using PowerPoint. The stages in the model developed by the Alessi and Trollip procedure are the planning, design and development stages. The results of the development of learning media obtained are (1) the learning media have met the criteria of validity, (2) the learning media developed have met the criteria of practicality, (3) the learning media developed can be said to be effective because students can solve all the questions perfectly. This research produces learning media that are suitable for application in learning mathematics on cartesian coordinate material at the junior high school level.
21ST CENTURY LEARNING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: CHARACTER EDUCATION THROUGH A LITERACY CULTURE
Authors: Wardani Iwan Usma , I Made Ardana  , Ketut Suma  , I Gede Margunayasa
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this research is to provide a detailed understanding of how character education is implemented through literary education in the context of 21st-century classroom instruction in general education. In a school setting, character education is implemented through a conditional habitus process. Implementing literacy practices in an operationally pragmatic manner can be done in a timely manner by adhering to the principle of character-based education. Both are integrated in a 21st-century learning context, even down to the technological level. According to the context of 21st-century education, known as 4C, students need to be taught four competencies, among them: (1) communication; (2) collaboration; (3) critical thinking and problem-solving; and (4) ingenuity. In the context of 21st-century education in Dasar schools, it is anticipated that the presence of synergistic effects in character education through literacy education will materialize in the upcoming generation, which is expected to be the 2045 generation.
IMPLICATIONS OF RELIGIOUS TEACHER LEADERSHIP IN SHAPING STUDENT CHARACTER IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Sofia Siti Maimunatus , Muhamad Ansori  , Asmad Hanisy
Published: February 2025

Islamic education that is oriented towards Islam Rahmatal Lil Alamin should have a vision of changing the environment in more detail by laying the foundation for the existence of a society with an Islamic culture and character. The realization of Islamic education has not been implemented well in Indonesia, because Islamic education in Indonesia faces various problems. Among these problems is the phenomenon of the religious character crisis that is spreading in Indonesia. One way to overcome this phenomenon is character formation in the world of education through the leadership of religious teachers. This research aims to describe and analyze the implications of religious teacher leadership in shaping student character at MTs. Al-Qodiri Jember's flagship. This research uses a qualitative approach. The results of his research show that the leadership of religious teachers shapes the character of students at MTs. Al-Qodiri Jember's superiority is demonstrated by direct handling by the class teacher of children who often commit violations by approaching and controlling so that an honest and disciplined character is formed in the students.
Métodos para el diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. Revisión sistemática [Methods for the diagnosis of breast cancer. Systematic review]
Authors: Ramírez-Borja Alejandro Roberto , Alulema-Troya Dayanira Marcela , Díaz-López Stefania Alejandra , Castellano-Castellano Fabian Gustavo
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: describir los métodos más usados para el diagnóstico de cáncer de mama desde una revisión sistemática. Método: Revisión sistemática en 15 articulos científicos. Resultados y Conclusión: Los métodos más utilizados para el diagnóstico del cáncer de mama incluyen la mamografía, que se mantiene como el estándar de oro debido a su alta eficacia y disponibilidad, y el ultrasonido, particularmente indicado en mujeres jóvenes con tejido mamario denso.
Conocimiento de enfermedades de transmisión sexual en adolescentes estudiantes de bachillerato [Knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases among secondary school students]
Authors: Calle-Arteaga María Belén , Velasco-Cando Odalys Carolina , Velata-Guzmán Nayeli Elizabeth , Betancourt-Rubio Evelyn Carolina
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: evaluar el nivel de conocimiento sobre ETS en adolescentes estudiantes de bachillerato. Método: descriptivo observacional en 123 estudiantes. Resultados: El 44,37% de los encuestados manifestó tener conocimiento sobre el VIH/SIDA, mientras que el 35,49% indicó desconocer ejemplos de enfermedades de transmisión sexual. Conclusión: El presente estudio evidencia un conocimiento insuficiente sobre las enfermedades de transmisión sexual (ETS) en adolescentes estudiantes de bachillerato, particularmente en relación con los síntomas y las medidas preventivas, como el uso del preservativo, lo que incrementa su vulnerabilidad frente a estas patologías. Si bien los padres y profesores constituyen las principales fuentes de información, un porcentaje considerable de estudiantes obtiene conocimiento a través de amigos y otras fuentes informales, lo que indica la necesidad de fortalecer la educación sexual estructurada en el ámbito escolar.
Aborto diferido. Caso clínico [Postponed abortion. Clinical case]
Authors: Pinargote-Merino Katherine Estefanía , Martínez-Altafulla Ayelet Noelia , Guaminga-Lema Katherin Lissette , Aguilar-Berrezueta Roberto Javier
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: estudiar el aborto diferido desde un caso clínico. Método: caso clínico, paciente de   29 años, Estado civil Casada. Resultados y Conclusión: El caso clínico corresponde a una paciente de 29 años, casada, con una gestación de 6 semanas y 1 día, quien acude al servicio de emergencia por presentar sangrado transvaginal escaso y dolor hipogástrico de 72 horas de evolución. Tras la evaluación clínica y ecográfica, se establece el diagnóstico de aborto diferido.
Application of sports sensors in motion correction in competitive sports
Authors: Yin Chenggong , Wang Lijie
Published: February 2025

This study aims to explore the application of sports sensors in motion correction within competitive sports, providing both theoretical and practical guidance. With the advancement of technology, sensor technology is increasingly being applied in sports training and competition, aiding athletes and coaches in more accurately analyzing movements, enhancing performance, and reducing injury risks. The research employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to collect and analyze data from athletes during training and competition, examining the roles of sensors in stride length, stride frequency, posture analysis, and real-time feedback. Additionally, through the formulation of personalized training plans and injury prevention strategies, the study showcases the practical effects of sensors in various sports disciplines. The findings indicate that sensor technology significantly improves movement optimization, injury prevention, and performance enhancement. However, the study also highlights challenges in data collection and analysis, suggesting future research to expand data samples and improve analysis models. This research not only offers new perspectives for theoretical exploration but also provides concrete guidance for practical applications, thus holding substantial practical significance.
Sports teaching: A biomechanical perspective for educators and coaches
Authors: Li Bo
Published: February 2025

Effective sports teaching entails a deep consideration of biomechanics, which helps instructors and coaches improve athletes’ performance and reduce damage hazards. This study examines the integration of biomechanical philosophy in sports education to optimize teaching tactics for youth athletes. The primary aim is to evaluate how the biomechanical approach in sports teaching impacts the performance and skill acquisition of athletes, particularly persons exhibiting suboptimal force profiles. A randomized sample of 89 students participated in the intervention, separated into an experimental group receiving biomechanical training and a control group undergoing traditional physical education. Biomechanical analysis performance is employed to evaluate modification in performance variables, focusing on anaerobic power and sprinting mechanics. This study aims to address a specific deficiency in athletes’ force-velocity profiles, thereby enhancing their mechanical output during sprints. Paired t-tests are used in statistical analysis to assess the outcomes before and after the intervention, grouping comparisons, and performance outcomes of ANOVA. The conclusion discovered significant improvements in the experimental group, particularly in maximal horizontal force and sprint performance, with p < 0.01, indicating a strong impact of biomechanical training on athletic capabilities. The results suggest that incorporating biomechanical insights into sports teaching can significantly enhance the performance of youth athletes, making an important strategy for educators and coaches aiming to improve physical education outcomes.
Extraction, Isolation and Biosynthetic Scheme of Terpenoids and its Pharmaceutical Activities in Drug Designing and Drug Development
Authors: Hakeemullah  , Yousaf Khan  , Abdul Sattar  , Muhammad Nawaz  , Syed Amin Ullah  , Muhammad Shakir Naeem  , Madeeha Bibi
Published: February 2025

A large number of biological and pharmacological effects can be attributed to a class of naturally occurring compounds called terpenoids, also known as terpenes. These methods have shown promise in treating a wide range of infectious disorders, from bacteria and fungi to inflammation and even cancer. Terpenoids are built from two separate five-carbon-atom "backbones" in their most basic form. Monoterpenes (C10), sesquiterpenes (C15), diterpenes (C20), and sesterterpenes (C25) are only a few examples of the various terpenoid classes that may be broken down by the number of carbon atoms in their carbon skeletons. Synthesis may take place either chemically or biologically, and both methods can be employed to manufacture terpenoids. Drugs generated from terpenoids may be synthesised using a number of chemical routes; these routes are all now serving vital roles in modern medicine. This review will cover the multiple medicinal benefits of terpenoids, as well as their extraction and separation, structural elucidation, biosynthesis, chemical synthesis, and biosynthesis.
Grafting in Vegetables: Transforming Crop Production with Cutting-Edge Techniques
Authors: Raza Mohsin
Published: February 2025

Vegetable grafting is the process of removing the stem of a seedling plant and connecting it to the rootstock of another plant, such as wild brinjal or pumpkin. The grafted seedling is cultivated under regulated climate conditions after attachment, it can be sown in a field. It is a basic propagation technique that results in the acquisition of desirable rootstocks to promote vigor, precocity, improved yield and quality, and improved survival in the face of biotic and abiotic stress. Grafting has created new opportunities in organic vegetable cultivation and lessened the need for chemicals to treat soil-borne illnesses. Vegetable farmers and researchers use grafting as a common technique to increase crop resistance or tolerance to biotic and environmental challenges in a variety of crops, including cucurbitaceous and solanaceous crops. It is important to choose rootstock and scion cultivars carefully to prevent any loss. The production of vegetables in a specialized and delicate agricultural environment may be encouraged using grafting technology. It is a substitute tool that is good for sustainable horticulture that requires less input for the agricultural system of the future and quick in situations where breeding methods are comparatively slow. This innovative, environmentally beneficial strategy has also been boosted by developments in robotic and automated grafting. The cost of producing grafted seedlings will go down significantly in the future due to mechanization.
Depolarization of mitochondrial membrane and generation of reactive oxygen species: mechanism of Sorbitol induced apoptotic cell death in human tumoral and non-tumoral cells
Authors: Okunola Alabi, Funmilayo Esther Ayeni and Taiwo Adebo
Published: February 2025

Literature on the cytotoxicity of sorbitol is limited and contradictory. In this study, organelle-specific cytotoxicity of 10-70 mg/mL of sorbitol using Alamar blue (for mitochondrial activity) and Neutral red (for lysosomal activity) in the human epithelial non-tumor cell, HEK 293, and tumor cell, MCF 7, was investigated. A comparative evaluation of the potential anti-tumor effect of sorbitol and doxorubicin, a known breast cancer drug, on MCF 7 cell line was also carried out. The molecular mechanisms underlining the induced cytotoxicity were studied through cell cycle analysis, detection of reactive oxygen species, and alterations in mitochondrial membrane potential. Double staining with acridine orange and ethidium bromide was also used to further confirm apoptosis/necrosis. The results showed that sorbitol is cytotoxic to non-tumor cells. However, the selectivity index showed that sorbitol is selectively cytotoxic to tumor cells, a chemotherapeutic potential not sufficiently explored so far. A synergistic probable anti-tumor effect of sorbitol in combination with doxorubicin was found. Apoptosis caused by disturbances in the membrane potential of the mitochondria and reactive oxygen species were the probable sorbitol mechanisms of action. Further studies are required so as to safeguard the public health against indiscriminate consumption of sorbitol, and to further elucidate its potential as an anticancer agent.
Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Average Person in Developing Countries
Authors: Abdullah Muhammad , Saeed Muhammad Yahya
Published: February 2025

Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (DCBT) is an effective treatment choice for Mental Health Conditions (MHC), particularly for those who face constraints in accessing traditional in-person therapy. However, in developing countries, several hindrances such as lack of technology, digital illiteracy, inadequate internet connectivity, and cultural barriers deter the average person from effectively using DCBT. The study examines and presents SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) of several diverse types of online resources, including online counseling platforms, peer-to-peer support communities, self-help programs, mindfulness meditation resources, self-help therapy modules, videos, online therapy services for teenagers, mental health first aid resources, confidential and anonymous support services. The study presents a review of the most widely used and effective DCBT resources and it evaluates the difficulties faced by people in accessing these resources in Pakistan. The results reveal that only 5% of individuals seek in-person therapy often, with 68% having limited knowledge of online mental health resources. 77% of survey participants have never used online mental health resources and express concerns about privacy and security. Based on the findings and literature review the study guides the development of strategies to enhance access to DCBT resources.
Michelangelo and Raphael
Authors: Ekserdjian David
Published: February 2025

It is universally recognised that - on a personal level - Michelangelo and his entourage were deeply suspicious of Raphael, and this circumstance seems to have led to the widespread assumption that he must have been completely uninterested in his young rival’s artistic achievements. This contribution seeks to demonstrate the contrary, principally through three specific instances where Michelangelo’s drawings quote or adapt inventions by Raphael, all of which are in the form of prints after his designs executed by his favourite printmaker, Marcantonio Raimondi. These derivations have – so to speak – been hiding in plain sight and have presumably been overlooked because of the near-universal conviction that Michelangelo would have refused to allow himself to be inspired by his hated rival, Raphael.
I disegni di paesaggio di Federico Barocci
Authors: Baroni Luca
Published: February 2025

A protagonist in the history of sixteenth-century drawing, Federico Barocci is one of the main innovators, both technically and aesthetically and typologically, of the genre of landscape drawing, which he adressed uninterruptedly between about 1550 and 1610. This essay presents the first attempt at systematic cataloging and dating of the over sixty landscape drawings by Barocci that have come down to us, a fragment of the over two hundred sheets of naturalistic themes described in the artist’s studio after his death in the autumn of 1612. The drawings, considered by typology individuated through the analysis of ancient testimonies, are compared with the work of artists who influenced Barocci, such as Titian, Gherardo Cibo, Taddeo and Federico Zuccari. The rereading of the graphic production and a series of new attributions allow us to rethink the relationship between drawing and painting in Barocci's work and his approach to the broader subject of the representation of nature.
Nicolas Moillon (vers 1580-1619), peintre et marchand, graveur de paysages
Authors: Meyer Veronique
Published: February 2025

Nicolas Moillon, a history painter, is not unknown, but his interest in landscape has not yet really attracted the scholars’ attention. After having highlighted some ignored or little-known features of his biography, this study examines his work as a landscapist, which is the current limit of five engravings. The importance he gave to this genre is also highlighted from his inventory after death. Through these engravings, this work describes the place held by landscape engraving in France during the years 1600-1615 and the difficulties encountered by artists in the use of etching and soft vermis, while taking into consideration exchanges between French and Flemish artists.
Pulmonary Embolism (PE) - Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Authors: Karki Aakriti , Manandhar Lumanti , Shrestha Sahira
Published: February 2025

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a severe cardiovascular disorder marked by the obstruction of the pulmonary arteries by blood clots, frequently developed after deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Affecting over 900,000 individuals per year in the United States, pulmonary embolism ranks as the third most common cause of cardiovascular mortality worldwide. Potential risk factors include extended periods of immobility, surgical procedures, specific medical disorders, such as cancer, and the utilization of contraception or hormone medication. Manifestations such as abrupt dyspnea, angina, and vertigo require urgent medical intervention. The diagnosis of pulmonary embolism includes imaging studies, such as CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) and bloodwork. The usual treatment protocol involves using anticoagulants, thrombolytics, and occasionally surgical procedures, such as catheter-assisted thrombus removal or inferior vena cava filters. Preventive measures predominantly target the reduction of blood clot risk by using anticoagulants, prompt postoperative mobility, and elevation of the legs. Considering its seriousness, timely identification and therapy significantly decrease mortality associated with pulmonary embolism.
Health Literacy in Preventing Bullying Behavior among Students at SMP Negeri 2 Balocci
Authors: Resky Nur , Suriah Suriah , Syam Rizky Chaeraty , Humairah Rahma , Faisal Dania Rifqah Maharani , Ikadiana Futri Amelia , Patilangi Kezia Batara , Bali Nurahma Azizah A.
Published: February 2025

Bullying is intentional behavior aimed at causing physical or mental harm, often seen as a form of violence. In schools, bullying is common, with many students reporting incidents to teachers and parents. Data from the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (2020) indicates that there were 1,567 cases of bullying in educational settings, including 76 cases where children were victims and 12 cases where they were perpetrators. This community service initiative sought to assess students' understanding of bullying in Balocci, focusing on increasing awareness of positive behaviors to prevent all types of bullying, including physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying. The activity took place on October 14, 2023, at SMP Negeri 2 Balocci, Pangkep Regency, South Sulawesi. It used a combination of lecture and educational game methods, specifically the Muslim Children's Quartet Cards. The lecture provided an overview of bullying’s definition, types, causes, impacts, and prevention strategies through a PowerPoint presentation. Meanwhile, the quartet card game, a new method for bullying prevention, added an interactive component. Results showed an increase in participants' knowledge on bullying prevention, with scores rising from 75% to 80% post-intervention. This program suggests establishing a school complaint center involving staff and students to further prevent bullying.
MATERNIDADE, DESENVOLVIMENTO PESSOAL E REDE DE APOIO UM ESTUDO SOBRE MÃES QUE DESEJAM ESTUDAR
Authors: Pontes Vivian
Published: February 2025

Este estudo independente tem como objetivo compreender os desafios enfrentados por mães que desejam estudar, mas encontram barreiras como falta de tempo, sobrecarga emocional e escassez de rede de apoio.
A pesquisa foi realizada por meio de questionários aplicados a mães de diferentes contextos, visando identificar soluções e propor iniciativas de suporte para essas mulheres. Os resultados apontam para uma forte relação entre maternidade e dificuldades no desenvolvimento pessoal, reforçando a necessidade de projetos que incentivem e facilitem o acesso das mães ao aprendizado e à autonomia profissional. Essa pesquisa também faz parte de um trabalho maior que já realizo com mulheres, buscando aprimorar iniciativas já existentes e criar novas formas de apoio para auxiliar cada vez mais mães a alcançarem seus objetivos.
ANÁLISE DO DIMENSIONAMENTO E AVALIAÇÃO DE ESTACIONAMENTOS NAS PRINCIPAIS VIAS URBANAS DE SANTANA DO ARAGUAIA – PA
Authors: Franco Ananda da Silva Feitosa , Aguiar Ellen Abreu , Oliveira Mateus Gonçalves de
Published: February 2025

Este estudo aborda a relação entre estacionamentos, mobilidade urbana e o impacto no trânsito. A dependência de vagas de estacionamento para automóveis, tanto na origem quanto no destino das viagens, afeta a circulação nas cidades. A grande demanda por viagens a polos geradores de tráfego (PGTs), tanto em centros comerciais e áreas residenciais, congestiona vias, reduz a eficiência da mobilidade dificultando a circulação de pedestres e ciclistas. A pesquisa foca na análise das condições de estacionamento em duas áreas: o centro urbano e um bairro residencial recém-implantado em Santana do Araguaia-PA. No centro urbano, foram identificadas diversas irregularidades, como a ausência de demarcações, padronização e sinalização adequadas, o que contribui para o caos no trânsito. Já no bairro residencial, embora as vagas estejam em conformidade com as normas, a escolha pelo uso de vagas inclinadas a 60° ocupou grande parte da via, prejudicando outras possibilidades de uso, como ciclovias ou calçadas para pedestres. Os resultados apontam para a necessidade de fiscalização mais rigorosa e melhorias na gestão dos estacionamentos, promovendo adequação às normas do CONTRAN e otimização do uso do espaço público. Conclui-se que estacionamentos planejados de forma estratégica e regulamentada são essenciais para garantir uma mobilidade urbana mais eficiente, segura e inclusiva.
Implikasi Kepastian Penyerahan Barang Oleh Perusahaan Dalam Kontrak Pengadaan Barang Proyek
Authors: Iqbal N Muh. Nur , Rafli Muh.
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis kepastian hukum dalam kontrak pengadaan barang proyek oleh perusahaan. Metode penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah Yuridis Normatif yang dimana datanya bersumber dari data sekunder yang ditemukan dari ketentuan peraturan perundang-undangan dan studi kepustakaan. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder yang dimaksud adalah bersumber dari bahan hukum primer, bahan hukum sekunder dan bahan hukum tersier. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kepastian hukum dalam kontrak pengadaan barang proyek oleh perusahaan harus sesuai dengan ketentuan yang terdapat dalam Kitab Undang-undang Hukum Perdata, dimana dalam perjanjian tersebut telah memenuhi unsur atau aspek formal terjadinya sebuah perjanjian. Hal ini didukung juga oleh adanya klausula terhadap isi perjanjian yang telah disepakati sehingga ruang untuk penyalahgunaan kontrak semakin sempit, skema pembayaran yang jelas dan subtansi dari isi perjanjian yang dituangkan dalam perjanjian juga jelas
Pengaruh Pengetahuan Produk Dan Citra Merek Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk Smartphone Samsung Di Kabupaten Soppeng
Authors: Khalis Nur , Liong Harlina , Suryani Anni
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh secara persial dan simultan dari variabel yang diteliti, dimana penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kuantitatif dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 100 orang dengan metode analisis regresi berganda bantuan aplikasi IBM SPSS statistics.28. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan dari pengetahuan produk terhadap keputusan pembelian dan pengaruh citra merek terhadap keputusan pembelian. Pada pengujian secara simultan menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan produk dan citra merek berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian.
Rethinking Church Music Education in Nigerian Baptist Convention Owned Theological Institutions
Authors: Peace Ossaiga Dr. Udoka
Published: February 2025

Church music education in the Nigerian Baptist Convention began c. 1992 with the establishment of the Department of Church Music, now the Faculty of Church Music, at the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. From 2020, Church Music education is being offered in the Convention’s theological institutions in Lagos (in 2015); Benin, Edo State (in 2022); Eku; Delta State (in 2023); and Obinze, Imo State (in 2023). The faculty and departments were established in view of the vital roles of Church music in church functions; however, the Nigerian Baptist Convention faces challenges in maintaining vibrant church music education programmes in its theological institutions. Also, there is a lack of empirical studies on church music education revitalization, especially in the Nigerian Baptist Convention. In this article, I used mixed-methods approach that consists of a survey of select twenty (20) faculty members from three of the theological institutions, church music students and administration, interview of ten (10) purposively selected church music educators, analysis of the institutions’ curricula, social cognitive theory, transformational leadership theory, and organizational change theory to examine and discuss the revitalization of church music education in the Nigerian Baptist Convention’s theological institutions. Findings indicate that faculty expertise, relevance of curriculum, and availability of resources are factors that are influencing effectiveness. Faculty development, curriculum review; and resources enhancement are hereby recommended for the revitalization of church music education in the institutions. This is capable of revitalizing church music education in the theological institutions for livingness.
EFFECT OF THE LAST PLANNER SYSTEM ON ROAD PROJECT DELIVERY IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: PEDRO, IBUKUNOLUWA OLUWASEUN
Published: February 2025

The Last Planner System combines a logistic framework and a visual management framework titled retrofitted KANBAN framework & JIRA respectively to form a resilient independent integrated project delivery system which is underpinned by the lien and agile theory which solve problem by pre-removal of the construction project management system and process errors that may occur in implementing the lien concept of the strategic construction project management stage using its components and can also be interoperable with other project delivery system in which it can track and give account of the: process groups, knowledge areas, health, safety, environment, and information management using a system approach of various project in real time. The aims and objectives of this research is to seek data-driven feedback on the awareness, adoption, and adaptability of the LPS strategies to aid its implementational improvement. The study significance is to unveil industry compliance with international standards, and an eye opener to road construction practitioners' professional bodies to the contribution to United Nations UN SDG 11 of sustainable cities and communities. This study will use a simple random sampling technique for data collection in which 500 questionnaires were distributed while 80% were retrieved representing 400 questionnaires, and served as the basis of analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics. The theoretical relationship of the study through data-driven approach is positive as it relates: Last planner system strategies, its awareness and adaptability effects on road project delivery in Lagos State, Nigeria. The conclusion drawn from this study is that LPS awareness and adaptability has a positive perception, the LPS holds the potential for enhancing project management in road construction. However, the study recommended that: enhance implementation of LPS strategies, bridge the awareness-application gap, improve adaptability of lps and strengthen professional development.
EFFECT OF EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING DISCLOSURE ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE OF LISTED OIL AND GAS COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
Authors: OLADEJO M.O  , AFOLABI A. J  , BELLO W  , ADELEKE R. O.  , OYELEYE K.W
Published: February 2025

Interest of various Stakeholders and Practitioners on environmental accounting disclosure has been constantly rekindled since conduct of United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The extent to which external environmental accounting disclosure affects corporate performance has remained a subject of concern among participants in the Oil and Gas companies in Nigeria. The study therefore examines the effect of external environmental accounting disclosure on the corporate performance of listed Oil and Gas companies in Nigeria. An ex-post facto research design was utilized for the study. The population comprised eleven (11) listed Oil and Gas companies registered on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) as of May 2023. A purposive sampling technique was used to select eighty (8) of the eleven (11) listed Oil and Gas companies from the NGX archives, covering the period from 2014 to 2023. Both descriptive and inferential statistics such panel regression analysis was used to analyse the extent to which external environmental accounting disclosure influence corporate performance of listed Oil and Gas companies in Nigeria. Findings from the panel regression analysis on the effects of external environmental accounting disclosure on corporate performance of listed Oil and Gas companies in Nigeria showed that one out of the four explanatory variables were significant in explaining the variation of corporate performance. The variableisProduct and Service (0.0057) and Carbon Emissions Disclosure (0.0205).  Based on the summary of findings of this study, it was concluded that there is significant impact of external environmental accounting disclosure on financial performance of listed Oil and Gas companies in Nigeria. The study therefore recommends that Oil and Gas companies should create an environmental accounting disclosure index tailored to the Nigerian context. This index can help quantify and evaluate the level of disclosure across various companies, aiding stakeholders in assessing corporate accountability and sustainability efforts