bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quality in e-commerce services related to maritime economy
Authors:   Gdynia Maritime University, Szyda Monika , Studzieniecki Tomasz ,   Gdynia Maritime University
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to obtain information from respondents about the assessment of their satisfaction resulting from the identified features in the online commercial services provided. Design/methodology/approach: The article uses a qualitative study. The survey method was used, and the data was obtained through an online survey. The sample selection was purposeful, both in terms of respondents and the websites themselves. The expert method was used to study the websites, and the data was obtained through desk research. The theoretical scope of the work concerns the determination of attributes for assessing the quality of e-commerce services. The novelty of the article is the study of quality in the niche area of online trade related to the maritime economy (maritime e-commerce). Findings: Niche maritime e-commerce requires multidimensional shaping quality of commercial services. The quality of commercial services provided by online stores in maritime e-commerce, is more satisfying than in terms of services offered in this sphere of online trade. The quality of commercial services provided in maritime e-commerce requires improvement, especially in the technological dimension. Research limitations/implications: The niche nature of the study group meant that it was impossible to use random sampling, hence convenience sampling was used. The study group turned out to be quite hermetic, which caused difficulties in collecting data. Nevertheless, it is worth conducting research in such populations, even if it were to be considered preliminary or exploratory Practical implications: The article has application value. As a result of the research, areas requiring quality improvement in maritime e-commerce for two groups of business entities were indicated - online stores and entities providing services related to the maritime economy. Social implications: Social implications may concern the recognition of preferences of a niche group of consumers, which can also be considered a contribution to science. Originality/value: A niche area in e-commerce has been identified, concerning the maritime economy, which may contribute to science. Based on the literature, a new, original model for assessing the quality of commercial services has been developed, which can be used in any industry. Based on the results, recommendations have been collected for entrepreneurs operating in maritime e-commerce, which may also bring benefits to their customers. for whom it is worth improving the quality of services. Keywords: e-commerce, maritime e-commerce, online commercial service, service quality, quality management. Category of the paper: Research paper.
THE INTERSECTION OF DISABILITY AND MENTAL HEALTH: UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLEXITIES
Authors: Ahmed Naseem , Khan Sadaf , Beg Mirza Juned
Published: October 2024

The rights of person with mental disabilities are a significant issue which is being faced today, and there is an evident connection between mental health and human rights. However, it is concerning that the topic of mental disability has received little attention in literature on public health and human rights. There are many people with mental disabilities, which account for a large percentage of disability. There is a huge social and financial burden associated with mental disability that is carried by people, families, communities, and countries. Kenneth Bums has demonstrated the well-established link between mental disorders and homelessness, social exclusion and alienation, poverty, and financial disparity. Mental illness has an effect on social behaviour, education, economic output, and cultural standards. The social, environmental, and economic context in which a person is born, grows, works, and ages shapes that person’s mental health.
DESIGN AND INVESTIGATE THE STATE-OF-THE-ART WSN SOLUTIONS FOR THE CONGESTION CONTROL
Authors: Manmath Tondare Santosh , Biradar Vijalaxmi , Sardeshmukh Mhalsakant M
Published: October 2024

Congestion in WSNs is an inescapable issue in today's reality, when data flow has exceeded the channel's aggregated capacity. Because retransmission of every unacknowledged packet is not an optimized solution in terms of energy for resource-restricted sensor nodes, the result is overflowing of the buffer at each receiving sensor node, which eventually reduces the packet delivery ratio, drops the packets, and degrades network throughput. Routing is one of the most popular ways for reducing node energy consumption and increasing throughput in WSNs since the routing issue has been proven to be NP-hard and it has been discovered that a heuristic-based approach outperforms their conventional equivalents. Therefore, it is need of optimized routing solutions for the future WSNs by considering the energy and traffic parameters. The scope of this study is limited to the WSNs.
Riscos para a Integridade nas Agências Reguladoras Federais: benchmarking e desafios
Authors: Silva Angela Ferreira Lugão da , Silva Nataly Correia da
Published: October 2024

A gestão de riscos e integridade pública foram inovações trazidas pelos órgãos de controle interno e externo na Administração Pública Federal em meados de 2016, inicialmente como recomendações em auditorias realizadas e posteriormente com manuais e guias editados. A integridade pública foi ganhando espaço nas instituições por meio de programas, normas internas e documentos relacionados. Este artigo buscou identificar a evolução e maturidade dos riscos para a integridade, por meio da aplicação da técnica de Benchmarking nos órgãos, sendo considerada de extrema valia para qualificação e melhora da prestação de serviços públicos. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, de caráter exploratório, especificamente das Agências Reguladoras Federais, além de revisão bibliográfica, utilizando às plataformas Scielo e Google Acadêmico, dados públicos dos Planos de Integridade de todas as Agências, Painel de Integridade Pública da CGU, iGG do TCU. A fim de responder à questão de grau de maturidade de riscos para a integridade das Agências. Como hipótese temos o cumprimento da previsão de riscos para a integridade nos planos, seja o rol exemplificativo da CGU ou identificação de outros, avaliação positiva do plano pela CGU e nível expressivo do iGG pelo TCU. O artigo indica os desafios destes órgãos e sugere futuras pesquisas.
Balanced scorecard: aplicação da sua metodologia na gestão do campus formiga do Instituto Federal de Minas Gerais
Authors: Santana Poliana Myriam Felipe Rodrigues de , Pinto Renilda do Carmo
Published: October 2024

Este artigo analisa a aplicação do Balanced Scorecard-BSC no Instituto Federal Minas Gerais-Campus Formiga. Destaca a importância dessa metodologia para a gestão estratégica de instituições públicas e privadas, evidenciando as necessidades de adaptação para aplicação no setor público. Desde a sua transformação em Campus, em 2009, iniciou as tentativas de estruturar um sistema de planejamento. Inicialmente, utilizou-se uma planilha do Microsoft Excel e depois o Sistema de Planejamento (SISPLAN). A execução centralizada na Reitoria dificultava a entrega dos produtos e serviços nos Campi, levando a gestão desse Campus a organizar seu planejamento local, optando por implementar o BSC. No entanto, a definição da missão, visão, valores e elaboração de indicadores das áreas administrativa e do ensino foram definidos pela alta gestão. A descentralização administrativa do Instituto Federal de Minas Gerais, ocorreu em 2016, dando mais autonomia aos Campi. Atualmente, o Sistema Unificado de Administração Pública (SUAP) e o Sistema Eletrônico de Informações (SEI) auxiliam na gestão administrativa e do ensino. Percebe-se pela análise dessa pesquisa, que a elaboração do método empregado para o planejamento no Campus Formiga, embora siga a estrutura da metodologia do BSC, amolda-se ao conceito de planejamento normativo.
Conhecendo o modelo de maturidade em integridade pública: relato de uma abordagem lúdica na revisão de um plano de integridade
Authors: Souza Flávio Horácio , Viana Karina Mendes Nunes , Gomes Karla Regina da Silva
Published: October 2024

O objetivo deste relato é compartilhar materiais e descrever a experiência de uma oficina e seus desdobramentos como parte das lições aprendidas com o processo de implementação do Pró-Integridade, o Programa de Integridade do Ministério da Gestão e da Inovação em Serviços Públicos (MGI). Em termos metodológicos, foi adotada uma abordagem lúdica para a organização de uma oficina realizada em quatro partes principais: brainstorming colaborativo utilizando a ferramenta Padlet, explicações sobre o Modelo de Maturidade em Integridade Pública (MMIP), autoavaliação do Programa de Integridade com
base nos Key Process Area (macroprocessos chave) do Modelo de Maturidade em Integridade Pública, e jogo de cartas baseado nesses macroprocessos. As atividades pré-oficina incluíram planejamento dos jogos, organização de kits de integridade e preparação do mural no Padlet. Durante a oficina, a equipe mediadora guiou as atividades e facilitou o uso das ferramentas colaborativas. No pós-oficina, houve a sistematização do Plano de Integridade do órgão. Os resultados sinalizaram a eficácia de uma abordagem lúdica e inovadora na gestão da integridade, proporcionando uma experiência dinâmica e produtiva. Além disso, as lições aprendidas evidenciaram a importância do envolvimento
ativo de todos os atores, desde a Alta Administração do MGI até a Sociedade, para o sucesso do Programa.
PENGARUH EDUKASI PENTINGNYA 1000 HPK TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN CALON PENGANTIN UNTUKMEMPERSIAPKAN KEHAMILAN DI PUSKESMAS ADILUWIH KECAMATAN ADILUWIH KABUPATEN PRINGSEWU
Authors: Ana Mita Septi
Published: October 2024

Seribu Hari Pertama Kehidupan (1000 HPK) adalah fase kehidupan yang sangat dalam upaya pencegahan stunting, Berdasarkan data UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) pada tahun 2019 sebanyak 21,3% anak mengalami stunting, angka kejadian stunting di kabuapaten pringsewu tahun 2021 sebanyak1511, Kurus 2278 dan Gizi buruk 431. upaya untuk mengurangi stunting adalah pemberian promosi kesehatan kepada calon pengantin terkait dengan fase 1000 HPK balita. Tujuan penelitian diketahui pengaruh edukasi pentingnya 1000 HPK terhadap pengetahuan calon pengantin untuk mempersiapkan kehamilan di Puskesmas Adiluwih Kecamatan Adiluwih Kabupaten Pringsewu. Jenis penelitian ini kuantitatif dengan rancangan quasi eksperimen atau eksperimen semu dengan one group pretest-postest. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh calon pengantin didapat dari Puskesmas Adiluwih Kecamatan Adiluwih Kabupaten Pringsewu sebanyak 33 calon pengantin dengan sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 30 orang menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan lembar observasi. Analisis secara univariat dan bivariat (uji t-test). Hasil penelitian diketahui rata-rata pengetahuan calon pengantin tentang 1000 hari pertama kehidupan sebelum diberikan edukasi sebelum diberikan edukasi adalah 47,5 dan setelah diberikan edukasi adalah 84,8. Ada pengaruh edukasi pentingnya 1000 HPK terhadap pengetahuan calon pengantin untuk mempersiapkan kehamilan di Puskesmas Adiluwih Kecamatan Adiluwih Kabupaten Pringsewu (p-value = 0,000). Saran bagi tenaga kesehatan untuk lebih meningkatkan edukasi memberi dalam bentuk leaflet pada calon pengantin terhadap pentingnya 1000 HPK
HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN TENTANG PSIKOLOGIS IBU DENGAN TINGKAT KECEMASAN PADA IBU MENOPAUSE DI KLINIK PRATAMA SURYA MEDIKA BANDAR LAMPUNG
Authors: Sari Tamara Indah Permata
Published: October 2024

Fase menopause merupakan fase kompleks akibat perubahan kadar hormonal khususnya estrogen dan progesteron, yang berdampak terhadap munculnya stres fisik maupun stres psikis yang berpengaruh pada status emosional yang dapat menyebabkan perempuan mudah lelah, tersinggung dan berdampak terhadap munculnya kecemasan. Kecemasan yang dialami oleh wanita menopause merupakan komplikasi yang timbul akibat perasaan dan pengalaman yang disebabkan oleh ketidaktahuan serta pengalaman baru. Tujuan penelitian ini mengetahui Hubungan pengetahuan tentang psikologis dengan tingkat kecemasan pada ibu menopause di Klinik Pratama Surya Medika Bandar Lampung.Jenis penelitan ini adalah survey analitik dengan pendekatan Cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah wanita menopause di Klinik Pratama Surya Medika sebanyak 55 responden. Tekhnik sampling yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Total sampling. Analisa data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Uji Gamma.Hasil Analisa univariat diketahui bahwa responden dengan pengetahuan cukup sebanyak 32 responden (58,4%) dan responden dengan kecemasan ringan sebanyak 23 responden (41,8%). Hasil analisa bivariat diketahui bahwa ada hubungan antara pengetahuan tentang psikologis dengan tingkat kecemasan pada ibu menopause di Klinik Pratama Surya Medika Bandar Lampung dengan p-value 0,002. Bagi fasilitas kesehatan untuk dapat memberikan edukasi kesehatan secara berkala khususnya pada ibu premenopause dan ibu menopause tentang persiapan yang perlu dilakukan untuk menghadapi proses menopause. Katakunci : pengetahuan, fsikologis, menopause, kecemasan
HUBUNGAN KECEMASAN DENGAN KELANCARAN PENGELUARAN ASI PADA IBU POSTPARTUM DI PMB IKA IRAWATI,AMD.,KEB DI DESA PRINGKUMPUL KABUPATEN PRINGSEWU TAHUN 2023
Authors: Raihan Anisa Raihan , Raihan Anisa Raihan
Published: October 2024

Air Susu Ibu (ASI) merupakan makanan bagi bayi yang paling bagus. ASI merupakan makanan yang ideal untuk bayi karena bersih, aman, dan mengandung antibodi yang dapat melindungi bayi dari penyakit. Menurut Badan Pusat Statistik tahun 2023 cakupan ASI di Indonesia pada umur 6 bulan mencapai 72,04%. Angka kecemasan pada ibu menyusui mencapai 38,46% dengan tingkat ringan, 20% dengan tingkat sedang, 12,31% dengan tingkat berat, dan berat 29,23%, hal ini dapat menganggu produksi ASI. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan kecemasan dengan kelancaran pengeluaran ASI pada Ibu Postpartum di PMB Ika Irawati, Amd, Keb.Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitaf non experimen. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah ibu nifas berjumlah 15 ibu nifas. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada tanggal 10 November 2023- 20 November 2023 di PMB Ika Irawati, AMd, Keb, Desa Pringkumpul Kabupaten Pringsewu. Pengumpula data menggunakan data primer. Analisis menggunakan uji chi square.Dari hasil penelitian didapatkan rata- rata ibu mengalami kecemasan ringan 6 (49%) responden, dan ASI tidak lancar 7 (46,7%) responden. Berdasarkan uji chi square didapatkan p- value 0,003 yang berarti ada ada hubungan kecemasan dengan kelancaran pengeluaran ASI ibu postpartum di PMB Ika Irawati, Amd, Keb. Ada hubungan kecemasan dengan kelancaran pengeluaran ASI ibu postpartum di PMB Ika Irawati, Amd, Keb. Diharapkan kepada ibu untuk mengetahuai kecemasan yang dapat mempengaruhi produksi ASI.  Kata Kunci: ASI, Kecemasan, PostpartumKepustakaan: 2013- 2023
ANALISIS PROKSIMAT DAN ZAT BESI PADA ESKRIM BUAH NAGA DENGAN TEPUNG DAUN KELOR SEBAGAI SUBSTITUSI UNTUK MAKANAN SELINGAN REMAJA PUTRI
Authors: Mauliyah Mauliyah , Junita Dera Elva , Muharramah Alifiyanti , Wati Desti Ambar
Published: October 2024

ABSTRAKBuah naga dan Daun kelor merupakan jenis pangan fungsional yang mengandung banyak zat gizi yang telah banyak digunakan dalam pencegahan anemia pada remaja putri. Eskrim merupakan makanan yang paling popular dan sangat digemari oleh semua kalangan masyarakat dikarenakan rasanya yang enak, tekstur yang lembut, dan mengandung zat gizi yang tinggi dan dapt menjadi salah satu media dalam pencegahan anemia pada remaja putri.Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimental, dengan metode RAL yakni dilakukan dengan menambahkan tepung daun kelor pada pembuatan eskrim buah naga dengan beberapa konsenterasi yaitu F0,F1,F2,F3,dan F4 Perlakuan yaitu dilakukan dengan formula meliputi: 0%, 2,5%, 5%, 7,5%, 10% dari berat sari buah naga.Hasil analisis penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa kadar air eskrim mengalami penurunan dari 74.89% menjadi 73.31% hal ini terjadi setelah penambahan tepung daun kelor sebanyak 10gr, kadar abu mengalami peningkatan dari 1.19% menjadi 1.52%, kadar lemak meningkat dari 1.22 menjadi 2,79%, kadar protein meningkat dari 2.6% menjadi 6.25%, kadar serat kasar meningkat dari 0.4% menjadi 3.00%, kadar karbohidrat mengalami penurunan dari 19,84% menjadi 15.98%, serta kadar zat besi yang meningkat dari 0,1%  menjadi 0,5%.Kata Kunci          : Buah naga, daun kelor, eskrim
Studi Aktivitas Ekstrak Etanol Kulit Umbi Singkong (Manihot esculenta Crantz) sebagai Antidiabetes pada Mencit (Mus musculus) Galur ddY Jantan yang Diinduksi Aloksan
Authors: Abdul Karim Dewi Damayanti , Trima Rizki Carolina , Soemardji Andreanus Andaja
Published: October 2024

Diabetes merupakan penyakit gangguan metabolisme dengan prevalensi tinggi Indonesia yang ditandai dengan kadar glukosa darah yang tinggi melebihi normal. Salah satu terapi farmakologi yang digunakan dalam tatalaksana diabetes melitus adalah obat antidiabetikum oral seperti glibenklamid. Namun, penggunaan obat-obatan antidiabetikum oral dalam jangka panjang cenderung mengakibatkan terjadinya efek samping. Maka, perlu dilakukan cara pengobatan alternatif yaitu dengan memanfaatkan tanaman berkhasiat. Singkong (Manihot esculenta Crantz) merupakan tumbuhan yang sering dimanfaatkan masyarakat khususnya bagian umbinya. Sedangkan, pada bagian kulit hanya menjadi limbah padahal, kulit umbi singkong memiliki banyak metabolit sekunder seperti flavonoid, saponin, dan tanin yang bermanfaat bagi penyembuhan kesehatan. Penelitian ini betujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian ekstrak kulit umbi singkong (Manihot esculenta Crantz) terhadap kadar glukosa mencit yang diinduksi dengan aloksan. Mencit dibagi menjadi enam kelompok, yaitu kontrol normal, kontrol sakit (induksi aloksan), kontrol pembanding (glibenklamid 5mg), kelompok uji I (Dosis 39 mg/20gBB mencit), kelompok uji II (Dosis 78 mg/ 20gBB mencit), dan kelompok uji III (Dosis 156 mg/ 20gBB mencit). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan dosis paling tinggi menurunkan glukosa darah adalah dosis 156 mg/20gBB mencit secara signifikan menurunkan kadar glukosa darah mencit dengan persentase penurunan 26,9% yang sebanding dengan glibenklamid penurunan sebesar 29,5% dan menurunkan signifikan sampai dengan glukosa darah normal.
Kajian Potensi Interaksi Obat Pada Pasien Gagal Jantung Di Bangsal Rawat Inap Di Rumah Sakit Umum DR. H. Abdul Moeloek
Authors: Hidayaturahmah Rizky
Published: October 2024

Gagal jantung merupakan penyebab kematian utama, merenggut 1,9 juta jiwa per tahun menurut WHO. Manajemen terapi yang baik diperlukan untuk mencegah tingginya angka kematian, terutama dalam pemberian obat kepada pasien. Hal ini dikarenakan, Interaksi obat termasuk ke dalam salah satu aspek yang harus diperhatikan. Namun, data menyeluruh mengenai kasus kegagalan terapi akibat interaksi obat di Indonesia masih belum tersedia dengan pasti. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis obat yang umumnya digunakan pada pasien gagal jantung di Rumah Sakit Umum Dr. H. Abdul Moeloek serta menganalisis potensial interaksi obat berdasarkan tingkat keparahan dan mekanisme yang terdapat dalam resep obat yang diberikan. Metode penelitian yang diterapkan adalah observasional non-eksperimental menggunakan data rekam medik, dan hasil data obat dianalisis dengan merujuk pada sumber referensi aplikasi Lexicomp, untuk mengidentifikasi potensi kejadian interaksi obat. Obat golongan diuretik menjadi yang paling umum digunakan sebanyak 33,78%, dengan furosemide sebagai jenis diuretik yang paling banyak digunakan, dan diikuti obat spironolakton, dan hydrochlorothiazide (HCT). Potensial interaksi obat pada pasien gagal jantung terjadi dengan tingkat keparahan yang bervariasi, yakni major 10,47% dengan kejadian potensial interaksi yang paling umum terjadi yaitu antara obat ramipril dengan spironolakton sebesar 30,23%, sedangkan untuk potensial interaksi moderate 74,42%, dan minor 15,12%. Sementara itu, interaksi berdasarkan mekanismenya diklasifikasikan sebagai farmakodinamik 78,16%, farmakokinetik 16,09%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian potensi interaksi moderate memiliki frekuensi interaksi yang paling sering terjadi, namun pada interaksi major memiliki efek potensi yang paling berbahaya dari interaksi moderate dan minor, sehingga dampak yang timbul dari interaksi tersebut sangat serius bahkan dapat membahayakan nyawa atau menimbulkan kontraindikasi.
Rehumanising international education
Authors:   The University of Queensland, Willox Dino
Published: October 2024

Recent legislative changes are impacting the educational landscape in Australia. These changes are intended to positively influence the educational pathways available to students across Australia, imagining new futures in which academic potential is not restricted by birth, geography, parentage, Indigeneity, cultural or racial heritage, or financial capacity. These are laudable and ethical aims—education, after all, is a human right (United Nations, 1948). The policy enactment of these legislative changes, however, seems not only to run anathema to this intent but also to have significant consequences for our students—both directly and indirectly. As educational institutions, we have an obligation to ensure that we support our students to participate fully in their learning journey and graduate successfully. The current policy landscape is making this task concurrently both more important and more difficult; the locus of much of this tension is on and around our international students. The question for universities and other educational institutions is what should we, and can we, do within this context to support our international students to succeed in their studies? How do we maintain and improve the student experience within constraining fiscal and political environments with increasing compliance, regulation, and expectation and ever decreasing resources—human, financial, and emotional? Beyond this, we also need to consider how we, as a sector, respond to the situation such that we change the narrative and challenge the political and economic landscape in which we find ourselves. Firstly, we need to understand how we got into this situation to be able to navigate a way forwards.
Analysing Dominant Returns: Skill Development and Fulfilment in SDG Solution Projects in Eastern Malaysia
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Hasif Nik , Abd Rahman Muhamad Azwan ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Hasan Muhammad Rahimi ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Othman Norfatiha ,   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Khaled Norhana ,   Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Talib Azlizan ,   Universiti Utara Malaysia
Published: October 2024

Despite numerous solution funded by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG) in the Eastern regions of Malaysia, there is a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the impact of different domains of Returns on Value (ROV) on beneficiaries, particularly within the context of TVET. The initiated solution projects often align with the objectives and principles of TVET, since they involve skills training, work-based learning, curriculum development, promotion of lifelong learning, community engagement, and alignment with SDG. The objective of this paper is to analyse the impact of the two predominant domains on beneficiaries and identifies the critical contributing factors. Using a mixed-method approach, this study categorizes sixteen solution projects from six different Parliamentary constituencies into two groups. The findings demonstrate that the domains of skill enhancement (“Clear”) and deep fulfilment (“Deep”) remain dominant in both groups, whether through self-reporting by solution providers, or through validation processes. Numerous pivotal elements have contributed to these dynamics, encompassing the local socio-economic backdrop, the locality, and the inherent characteristics of the APPGM-SDG initiatives. These findings also highlight the critical importance of integrating comprehensive skill development and fostering personal profound connection to achieve sustainable development, suggesting that future APPGM-SDG initiatives should continue to prioritize these elements to maximize their impact particularly in Malaysia’s Eastern zone.
Multiple Maternal Lineages of Strauchbufo raddei (Strauch, 1876) in Mongolia Revealed by Mitochondrial DNA
Authors: Ganbold Onolragchaa , Purevee Erdenetushig , Jargalsaikhan Ariunbold , Khayankhyarvaa Terbish , Mundur Burnee , Khorloo Munkhbayar , Tsogtbayar Misheel , Munkhbayar Munkhbaatar
Published: October 2024

The Mongolian toad Strauchbufo raddei (Strauch, 1876) is one of widely distributed and dominated amphibian species in eastern Asian, including Mongolia. In this study, we amplified and sequenced a total of 50 samples of S. raddei, from three main regions in its Mongolian distribution range namely, Northern, Eastern, and Gobi regions. Our phylogenetic trees (Bayesian inference; BI and time-calibrated) and network analysis clearly support presence of multiple maternal mitochondrial DNA lineages for S. raddei in Mongolia. As expected, samples from these three regions were clustered separately in BI tree (Bayesian posterior probability (BPP 0.52). In addition, the population specific haplotypes, estimated genetic distances (e.g. uncorrelated p distance; ranged from 1% to 25%) and hierarchical AMOVA suggested relatively strong population genetic structure of S. raddei across Mongolia. Time-calibrated tree and ancestral range analysis showed that the first colonization of S. raddei may have occurred in Northern part of Mongolia approximately 9.63 mya, then dispersed over other parts of the country. Estimated approximate time for crossing event of S. raddei over dry steppe and semi-desert regions in Mongolia was 5.02 – 2.50 mya. Finally, high level of genetic diversity (overall; haplotype diversity, Hd = 0.93; nucleotide diversity, π = 0.011) of S. raddei were observed in Mongolia. Importantly, through this study, we contributed to closing sampling gaps in distribution range of S. raddei in Eastern Asia, which is key to better understanding species history, as well as describing cryptic lineages.
The First Record of the Pool Frog (Pelophylax lessonae) in St. Petersburg (Russia)
Authors: Skorinov Dmitriy V. , Litvinchuk Spartak N.
Published: October 2024

An isolated population of Pelophylax lessonae was first identified in St. Petersburg. The population occupies a fairly small area (~2.0 × 1.5 km). It is located approximately 100 km north of the species’ range boundary and is one of the northernmost in Russia. The origin of the population is unclear. Apparently, the pool frog was recently introduced from more southern parts of its range. Since the pool frog is very vulnerable here, we recommend adding the species to the Red Data Book of St. Petersburg.
الأمير أزبك من ططخ الظاهري: أرجل دولة أو رجل حاشية؟ صورة حية لأدواره وعلاقاته بالسلطة المملوكية مدة نصف قرن في الفترة (852-904ه/ 1448-1498م)
Authors: أ.م.د. عبد العزيز بن فايز بن حسن القبلي
Published: October 2024

يستعرض البحث أهم الأعمال السياسية, العسكرية, والحضارية التي اضطلع بها الأمير أزبك من ططخ، والذي شغل مناصب هامة في السلطة المملوكية في الفترة من 868-904هـ.  وسيفسر سرد تلك الأعمال المهمة التي قام بها أزبك الأسباب التي أدت الى توطيد العلاقة بينه وبين سلاطين الدولة المملوكية، والتي مكنته من الترقي في المناصب المهمة، وإثبات قدرته ومهاراته في شغل تلك المناصب. ومن جهة أخرى سيبين تحليل أعمال أزبك الشخصيات المهمة التي لعبت دوراً مهماً في توطيد سلطة السلاطين خشقدم وقايتباي، والعمل على استقرار الأوضاع العسكرية والاقتصادية لاحقاً. وأخيراً، ستقود تلك الأعمال والجهود إلى معرفة كيفية إدارة السلطة في القاهرة عن قرب، واكتشاف علاقة السلطان قايتباي بكبار أمرائه، وأهمية كبار الأمراء في إدارة الدولة والحفاظ على استقرارها.
The Price Premium of Residential Energy Performance Certificates: A Scoping Review of the European Literature
Authors: Ou Yunbei , Bailey Nick , McArthur David Philip , Zhao Qunshan
Published: October 2024

Reduction in energy demand and decarbonisation of energy supply is crucial to achieve overall goals for net-zero by 2050, underscoring the importance of housing energy efficiency improvement in the housing sector. While Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in the EU are important tools to encourage investment in energy efficiency through market incentives, their effectiveness remains in question. This review aims to summarise the European literature in English on the price premium of residential EPCs. The objectives are to summarise research scope and scale, methodological approaches and limitations, and synthesise price premium. Adopting a scoping review approach with digital databases and artificial intelligence tools for literature searching, 68 studies and 111 models are included covering studies from 2011 to 2024. Findings show that studies are mainly concentrated in those parts of Europe where EPC data are openly available, and that the publication pace is increasing in recent years. With hedonic models being the dominant approach, major limitations found in this field include property-level data availability and omitted variable bias (OVB), rendering difficulties in isolating the impact of energy efficiency. Results synthesis shows a positive price premium for energy-efficient homes, as well as variation between some submarkets. It suggests future research leverage new forms of data and methods to address the OVB, as well as exploring submarket studies and studies on wider housing market impact. To realise a sustainable transition, policymakers should support property-level data infrastructure, strengthen the implementation and harmonisation of the EPC system, and tailor energy retrofit policies for different submarkets.
Step derivative equations of inertial motion in the Classical Mechanics. Conservation Laws.
Authors: Djordjev Bojidar
Published: October 2024

In the Newtonian Mechanics, any force exerted by body A on B accelerates B, while the acceleration of B creates an equal and opposite force accelerating A back. We can accelerate one body only at the expense of the opposite acceleration of another body. Therefore, we can only exchange acceleration for acceleration, because force only creates acceleration, and acceleration only creates force. With other words, we can equal mathematically, and respectively exchange physical derivatives of the displacement of two bodies only if they are the same (of the same power). But in Classical Mechanics there are formulas that relate force as a function of the product of two velocities instead of the function of acceleration. For example, these are the formulas for the centrifugal force and the gyroscopic torque. If we substitute the two force expressions into Newton’s Third Law, it turns out that we mathematically equate acceleration as function of the product of two velocities. That is, we equate derivatives of the displacement of the two bodies of different degrees (acceleration = function times (speed times speed). We define this dependence as the step derivative equation of inertial motion. If this dependence is not a product of mathematical formalism, but is real physical, inertial, it means that we can exchange real acceleration of one body for real speed of the other. The disproportion in the equations of the step derivatives of inertial motion affects the Laws of Conservation of Angular Momentum and Momentum. The development has been confirmed experimentally.
A new unit Weibull distribution
Authors: attia iman
Published: October 2024

A new 2 parameter unit Weibull distribution is defined on the unit interval (0,1). The methodology of deducing its PDF, some of its properties and related functions are discussed. The paper is supplied by many figures illustrating the new distribution and how this can make it illegible to fit a wide range of skewed data.
The impact of corporate ESG performance on green innovation capability ：The moderating roles of market competition intensity and environmental uncertainty
Authors: Du Wei , Liu MengXin , Liang Baohui
Published: October 2024

Innovation is the primary productive force. This research empirically investigates the relationship between green innovation capabilities and Environmental, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Governance (ESG) performance from 2008 to 2022. It concludes that strong company ESG performance helps foster green innovation capabilities. Increased environmental uncertainty affects corporate ESG performance on green innovation skills because it makes it more challenging to react to shifting circumstances in the external environment with prompt strategy adjustments. Increased market competition is forcing businesses to improve their capacity for green innovation. The objective of this research is to acquire a more profound comprehension of the correlation between organizations' ability to innovate sustainably and their success in the environmental space. Further comparison analysis shows that how successfully green technology is produced is significantly influenced by the performance of companies that are not categorized as high-tech organizations. In addition to offering a thorough examination of the numerous elements affecting the advancement of eco-friendly technology, this article aims to offer a workable strategy for the growth of sustainable businesses.
Mapping Studies of Environmental Sensitivity to Social Environments in Adult Mental Health: A scoping review
Authors: Nhem McKenna K. , Personette Christina , Childers-Rockey Zoe A. , Bissa Madison B. , Rioux Charlie
Published: October 2024

Much of the traditional literature on vulnerability to psychopathology is based on the diathesis-stress model. More recently, vantage sensitivity and differential susceptibility were proposed as alternative models, with all three being encompassed in the environmental sensitivity framework. While there are numerous systematic reviews on these models in children, there is limited research addressing their applicability in adulthood. This study aimed to map studies conducted within the environmental sensitivity framework in the prediction of adult mental health. Systematic scoping review reporting followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A forward reference search was employed using eight foundational environmental sensitivity articles through three databases. Thirty-four studies met inclusion criteria, and a narrative synthesis was employed to analyze the findings. The review found variability and inconsistency in testing the models of environmental sensitivity, with most studies not utilizing recommended best practices. All three models of environmental sensitivity were supported, including 53 significant and 80 non-significant interactions. Overall, childhood environments tended to show stronger support for differential susceptibility while adulthood environments showed more balanced evidence for both the differential susceptibility and diathesis-stress models. Most studies focused on genotype and internalizing behaviors, resulting in a limited understanding of person-environment interactions for other individual and mental health factors. Further research is needed to test environmental sensitivity across diverse populations and in a wider range of contexts to guide developmental theory and interventions.
Adoption of the Transparency and Openness Promotion (TOP) guidelines within health psychology and behavioural medicine journal policies: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Toomey Elaine , Coyne Rory , Derksen Christina , Grant Sean , Jones Christopher , Kijowska Marta , McNeill Ilona , Naughton Felix , O'Mahony Aoife , Norris Emma
Published: October 2024

Scientific journals play a crucial role in promoting open science. The Transparency and Openness Promotion (TOP) guidelines identify a range of standards that journals can adopt to promote the verifiability of the research they publish. We evaluated the adoption of TOP standards within health psychology and behavioural medicine journal policies, as this had not yet been systematically assessed. In a cross-sectional study on 19 health psychology and behavioural medicine journals, eight raters evaluated TOP standard adoption by these journals using the TRUST journal policy evaluation tool. Out of a total possible score of 29, journal scores ranged from 1 to 13 (median = 6). Standards related to use of reporting guidelines and data transparency were adopted the most, whereas standards related to pre-registration of study analysis plans and citation of code were adopted the least. TOP guidelines have to-date been poorly adopted within health psychology and behavioural medicine journal policies. There are several relatively straightforward opportunities for improvement, such as expanding policies around research data to also consider code and materials, and reducing ambiguity of wording. However, other improvements may require a collaborative approach involving all research stakeholders.
Accelerating Research on Consciousness: The Structured Adversarial Collaboration Process
Authors: Potgieter Dawid
Published: October 2024

This paper provides an overview of the adversarial collaboration portfolio funded by Templeton World Charity Foundation (TWCF) under its Accelerating Research on Consciousness (ARC) initiative. I designed and launched the portfolio in 2018 and managed it until the end of July 2022. The first project released a tranche of results (Ferrante et al., 2023) that received a significant amount of media attention (e.g. Finkel, 2023; Lenharo, 2023) along with praise, critique, and disagreements over what the findings really mean. I have since received requests for information about the grantmaking process, and this paper is my general reply to those requests. I provide an overview of our motivation to fund these unique research projects, a brief history of how the portfolio was developed, and some perspectives on the value and limitations of our approach. My intent is not to comment on any of the research methods, validity of the theories, or to weigh in on potential disagreements. Rather, I write this paper hoping to benefit the scientific community by informing future discussions.
Motor Imagery ability in adults with neurological conditions compared to healthy individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Adebo Imaann , Avocegamou Audrey , Hardwick Robert , Moreno-Verdú Marcos
Published: October 2024

There is growing but inconclusive evidence on the effects of motor imagery interventions in neurorehabilitation. Uncertainty regarding potential impairments in imagery ability in adults with neurological conditions may contribute to this controversy. We summarized the evidence on impairments across different aspects of motor imagery ability following Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Parkinson’s disease (PD), or Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Six databases were searched up to February 2024. Studies comparing adults with these conditions to healthy individuals were included. Two reviewers independently conducted the study selection and Risk of Bias (RoB) assessment. Motor imagery generation, maintenance, and manipulation, assessed through questionnaires, mental chronometry, and mental rotation tasks respectively, were the outcomes extracted. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses were applied. Fifty-two studies with low or moderate RoB were included (Stroke: n=26; TBI: n=1; PD: n=14; MS: n=11). Meta-analyses revealed small-to-moderate effects of Stroke on generation of visual and kinesthetic motor imagery, respectively. A moderate effect of PD was found only for visual motor imagery. For imagery maintenance, qualitative syntheses indicated contradictory evidence for Stroke (although it was stronger towards impairment), with PD and MS showing impairment with moderate to strong evidence. Meta-analyses showed a large and moderate effect on the accuracy measures of imagery manipulation in Stroke and PD respectively, while qualitative analysis also supported this effect in MS. For TBI, a limited number of studies impeded performing a formal synthesis of the evidence. We conclude that impairments in motor imagery ability domains are likely present in people with neurological conditions.
Impact of Biodiversity on International Tourism: A Cross Country Analysis
Authors: Karki Nepal Apsara , Nepal Mani
Published: October 2024

Using cross country data from 134 countries around the world, this research investigates the impact of biodiversity on tourist arrivals and earnings from the international tourism. Our results indicate that the biodiversity index is a significant determinant of the international tourist arrivals and earnings from international tourism. The access to the Internet is equally important for attracting international tourists in a country. These results remain robust when we include lagged value of biodiversity index. The Economic Journal of Nepal, Vol. 35, No. 1, January-March 2012 (Issue N0. 137)
Gender Differences in Metacognitive Skills in Mathematics Learning
Authors: Paudel Krishna Chandra
Published: October 2024

Students' weak mathematical metacognitive skills can reduce their drive to learn, potentially leading to underwhelming outcomes in mathematics. This study investigated mathematical metacognition levels among high school students and examined potential gender differences. A quantitative approach was employed, surveying 402 randomly selected students from four secondary schools of Kathmandu district. Metacognition was assessed using 18 items adapted from the Junior Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (Jr MAI). Results revealed strong student awareness of interest impacts on learning but weak engagement in self-questioning about outcomes. Significant gender differences emerged, with males demonstrating higher overall metacognition scores (mean = 67.655) compared to females (mean = 64.399), (t = -2.875, p = 0.004, d = 0.2886). Girl students exhibited greater inconsistency in metacognitive abilities. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions considering both general metacognitive development and gender-specific approaches. Implications include adapting teaching strategies to individual metacognitive awareness levels and developing interventions for areas of lower usage. Future research should explore factors contributing to gender differences and investigate effective strategies for promoting metacognitive development across all students, regardless of gender.
Policy Actors’ Familiarity, Engagement and Perceived Important Factors Towards the Implementation of Multilingual Education in Nepal
Authors: Poudel Prem Prasad
Published: October 2024

This paper explores meso-level policy actors’ familiarity, engagement and perception in relation to the implementation of multilingual education in Nepal. The data were gathered through a census survey conducted online with the education officers (here known as meso-level policy actors) working at Education Sections of municipal levels across Nepal. A total of 163 respondents fully completed the online survey that explores how familiar they are with multilingual education, what they have been doing (or have done) and what they think is important for the implementation of multilingual education in Nepal. The findings revealed that the policy actors’ engagement and familiarity with the national policy on multilingual education is below the average, indicating that policy communication and understanding in the implementation of multilingual education in Nepal’s schools is inadequate. The findings also revealed that the policy actors’ engagement is not focused on understanding multilingualism as a regular pedagogical process rather the attention has been diverted towards teaching local languages/mother tongues separately as subjects, ultimately reproducing the monolingual ideologies in education. This implies that a holistic understating is needed for the successful implementation of multilingual education policy in Nepal.
Implikowana niezmienialność konstytucji a Konstytucja Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej
Authors: Bogucki Olgierd
Published: October 2024

The study is devoted to the issue of the implied limit of amendments to the Polish Constitution. The article contains an analysis of the most important arguments that are or may be raised, in the discussion on the implicit unconstitutionality of amendments to the Polish basic law. The study indicates that two types of arguments may be raised in the considerations on the recognition of the implied limit of amendments: on the one hand, strictly related to the specificity of the Polish constitutional order, and on the other hand, universal – drawing on the achievements of the world constitutionalism and referring to the concept of the constitution and identity of the constituent power. To justify the existence of the implied limitations of amendments, the latter, and in particular the reference to temporal axiological coherence, are crucial. This argument has not been clearly formulated by the supporters of the implied limit of amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Poland, but it seems to be a necessary element of a convincing justification for its existence. The article formulates the thesis that, taking into consideration and weighing various types of arguments, the existence of an implied limit of amendments to the Polish Constitution should be recognised. Such recognition requires the rejection of a strong understanding of sovereignty and constituent power and conceiving them as certain types of constructions limited by their own identity.
Comparative Analysis of Constitutional Designs: Croatia and Kosovo as Hybrid Parliamentary States
Authors: Pepaj Islam , Selimi Behar
Published: October 2024

This paper undertakes a comparative analysis of the role of the president in the hybrid parliamentary systems of Croatia and Kosovo. The text discusses debates conducted so far on potential reforms in both systems, including the shift from direct to indirect presidential elections in Croatia and vice versa in Kosovo, highlighting the complexities faced by each political elite in reaching a consensus on constitutional amendments. The comparative study also scrutinises the nature of executive powers, the president’s symbolic status as a unifying force, his or her partisan neutrality, and his or her powers of appointment of high state officials. It emphasises the need to maintain checks and balances to prevent centralised power, while fostering rational decision-making rooted in popular legitimacy. Grounded in an analysis of legal documents, scholarly literature, and media discourse, the paper provides conclusions on issues such as the challenges and implications of executive power and the pivotal role of balanced powers within democratic governance. It also touches upon public and expert opinions regarding not only direct but also indirect elections and their influence on state political stability and government formation.
LIRIK LAGU SEMUA AKU DIRAYAKAN KARYA NADIN HAMIZAH
Authors: Gusnatul Laila
Published: October 2024

Lagu adalah karya sastra yang mengungkapkan makna tertentu melalui kata-kata yang ditempatkan di dalam teks. Makna  lagu dijelaskan oleh liriknya, yang juga dapat mengungkapkan perasaan atau pendapat pengarangnya tentang sesuatu. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis lirik lagu Nadin Hamizah “Semua Aku Dirayakan” dan untuk memperjelas hubungan antara unsur lirik dan non lirik. Pendekatan model analisis wacana kritis (CDA) oleh Teun A. Van Dijk digunakan sebagai alat analisis. Metode kualitatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Metode penelitian perpustakaan akan digunakan untuk pengumpulan data. Data penelitian tersedia dalam bentuk penggalan lirik. Sumber data penelitian adalah lirik lagu “Semua Aku Rayakan” karya Nadin Hamizah. Dari hasil penelitian saya menemukan bahwa ada struktur makro yang terdiri dari makna lirik, dan struktur super yang terdiri dari intro, bait, bridge, chorus, dll. Lalu ada struktur mikro  berupa kajian semantik,  sintaksis, dan  retoris.