bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENSAMIENTO ESTRATÉGICO CONJUNTO: UN ENFOQUE DE INTELIGENCIA COLECTIVA INTERINDEPENDIENTE APLICADO EN EL CAMPO DE LA MESOECONOMÍA
Authors: Levy Alberto , Pla Pablo
Published: March 2024

La estrategia es un proceso cognitivo con compromisos epistemológicos constructivistas basada en la Cibernética de Segundo Orden que incluye al observador y sus observaciones y opera por retroalimentación recursiva. El alineamiento cognitivo de un Sistema PsicoSocioTécnico Complejo (SPSTC) se basa en la construcción de un dominio de modelos mentales compatibles. Los modelos mentales se refieren a la cognición compartida del afuera, del adentro y de su vínculo mediante el desarrollo de Conjuntez y de Inteligencia Interindependiente. Este es el fundamento del Pensamiento Estratégico Conjunto (Grupal). La reducción del campo atencional y la pérdida de una visión comprendida, compartida y comprometida por el conjunto de los integrantes se traducen en una menor plasticidad cognitiva, en la desatención a la complejidad y en la incapacidad de aprender. El resultado de este proceder es la inercia cognitiva.
Una organización humana requiere el establecimiento de un lenguaje coordinador que, a modo de interfaz, permita la construcción de representaciones compartidas por medio de coordinaciones conductuales consensuales recurrentes basadas en la Teoría de la Mente. La Teoría de la Mente implica construir un modelo mental del otro por analogía con las propias capacidades y estructuras cognitivas. El abordaje cognitivo sistémico amplía el foco de atención respecto del estudio del comportamiento e incorpora la necesidad de considerar el dominio interaccional en el que las personas participan.
Estos conceptos resultan imprescindibles para el análisis y el desarrollo de la estrategia competitiva mesoeconómica de un país basada en el portafolio de clusters con los que pretende competir en el mercado global y en los clusters internos de soporte que les dan consistencia.
CRIPTOACTIVOS Y SU INCIDENCIA EN EL CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO
Authors: Miliá Daniel
Published: March 2024

A lo largo de más de una década, el mercado de criptoactivos ha logrado atraer a una amplia base de usuarios a nivel mundial. Con el crecimiento de este ecosistema digital, han surgido especulaciones cada vez más frecuentes acerca del considerable consumo energético asociado y su correlación con el daño ambiental. En este contexto, planteamos la siguiente interrogante: ¿cómo se muestra el consumo energético de las principales criptomonedas en el cambio climático? Con el fin de abordar esta interrogante, se estableció como objetivo primordial examinar el consumo energético derivado del uso de estos instrumentos. Para este propósito, se llevó a cabo una revisión bibliográfica descriptiva basada en artículos científicos e informes de centros de estudios especializados que analizaron su influencia en la huella de carbono. Por último, examinamos cómo la minería de Bitcoin supera en consumo energético a naciones enteras, como Finlandia o Bélgica, mientras que Ethereum ha logrado mitigar sus emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero mediante la transición al protocolo de consenso “Proof of Stake” (prueba de participación), evidenciando así un enfoque más sostenible para el desarrollo.
Trajectory of gestational weight gain in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus
Authors: Wesam Kurdi  , Ayana Alyousef  , Asma AlKhaibary  , Mohannad Ali
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Weight gain in pregnancy is a significant modifiable factor that impacts immediate and future health of the mother and her fetus Hence, worldwide guidelines are developed about weight gain in pregnancy. In a recent study patients with abnormal glucose tolerance test and diagnosed with gestational diabetes had less deviation from expected gestational weight gain. Purpose: The aim of our study is to look at the trajectory of gestational weight gain for women diagnosed with gestational diabetes followed at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) Methods: Our study population included 215 pregnant women with singleton pregnancy diagnosed with diabetes mellitus who attended the obstetrics outpatient clinic and family health clinics from first antenatal visit until delivery. Results: From among the 215 women in the study cohort, the total number of weight gain was 143. The number of patients who lost weight was 48, and the number of patients who remained stable were 24. Overall, the amount of weight gain for women in this study was comparable to the expected. Conclusion: In our study we found the patients diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus have a wide range of changes in their weight gain trajectory from previously expected parameters in the healthy population, which might be explained by other factors like adherence to diet, exercise and medications designed control the metabolism.
The geopolitics of anti-Asian racism: A critical discourse analysis of dominant Western narratives on China in the COVID-19 era
Authors: Claudia Chaufan  , Natalie Hemsing
Published: March 2024

Over the past decades, dominant Western institutions have increasingly perceived China as a challenge to a US-centric world order and framed it as a threat to Western values. We propose that understanding the synergies between these institutions’ messaging on China and the reported growing number of incidents of anti-Asian racism can illuminate what drives the latter, especially in the COVID-19 era. We draw from theories of globalization, political socialization, and stigma to identify dominant narratives on China during COVID-19 through a critical discourse analysis of public documents, spanning close to three years, from governments, civil society entities and actors influential in public policy, and Western mainstream media. We show that the dominant Western narrative is that China is a threat to Western values and to humanity, both perceived as interchangeable. This narrative is constructed through double standards and the omission of relevant geopolitical contexts that might help Western publics to develop a more nuanced perspective of China’s role in world affairs. The ideological work of “othering” China and whoever refuses to condemn it is all but inevitable, as is the message of “Us versus Them” with the potential to legitimize anti-Asian racist beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours. Discourse is not a slender surface of contact, or confrontation, between a reality and a language (langue) […] in analysing discourses, one sees the loosening of the embrace [between] words and things, and the emergence of a group of rules proper to discursive practice. These rules define not the dumb existence of a reality […] but the ordering of objects [performing] a work that […] displaces its own data, and reveals, at the end of the day, a quite different task. A task that consists of not - of no longer - treating discourses as groups of [signifiers] but as practices that systematically form the objects of which they speak. Of course, discourses are composed of signs; but what they do is more than use these signs to designate things. It is this more that renders them irreducible to the language (langue). It is this 'more' that we must reveal and describe. Michel Foucault, The Archeology of Knowledge, 1972, P. 48 & 49
A Conceptual Development of Digital Trade Adoption among Manufacturing Companies in China: A Technology Acceptance Model Approach
Authors: Hu Sun
Published: March 2024

The proliferation of digital technologies has brought about transformative changes in various sectors, including manufacturing. In the context of China, a prominent manufacturing hub, the adoption of digital trade practices has emerged as a critical determinant of competitiveness and sustainability for manufacturing companies. This paper proposes a conceptual framework for understanding the factors influencing the adoption of digital trade among manufacturing firms in China, employing the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a theoretical lens. Drawing upon extant literature and empirical insights, this conceptual paper identifies key constructs within the TAM framework, such as perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude toward digital trade, and behavioral intention, and adapts them to the specific context of digital trade adoption in the Chinese manufacturing sector. It explores how factors such as organizational readiness, technological infrastructure, government policies, and cultural factors influence the perceived usefulness and ease of use of digital trade platforms among manufacturing companies in China. Moreover, this paper extends the traditional TAM model by incorporating additional constructs such as trust in technology, perceived risk, and organizational innovativeness, which are deemed essential in understanding the complexities of digital trade adoption in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. It underscores the significance of trust-building mechanisms, risk mitigation strategies, and organizational culture in facilitating the successful implementation of digital trade initiatives within manufacturing enterprises in China. The proposed conceptual framework contributes to both theoretical and practical understandings of digital trade adoption by elucidating the interplay between technological factors, organizational dynamics, and contextual influences within the Chinese manufacturing context. By offering insights into the determinants of digital trade adoption and the mechanisms for enhancing acceptance and utilization of digital trade platforms, this paper aims to inform policymakers, industry practitioners, and scholars engaged in the promotion and facilitation of digital transformation within the manufacturing sector in China and beyond.
Simulation and Implementation of Amplitude-Shift Keying Modulation in Digital Communication Systems: A Practical Approach
Authors: A. Farman Mohammed , D. Hassoun Mortada , K.fadhil Zainab
Published: March 2024

Advancements in wireless communication systems have positioned digital communication as a fundamental technology. Among the array of digital modulation methods, Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK) holds a significant position. This study centrally involves the simulation of the ASK modulation scheme using MATLAB software, accentuating practicality in design and execution. Notably, the correlation between simulated results and practical implications stands as a noteworthy achievement. The investigation demonstrates the conversion of a Unipolar return-to-zero square pulse message signal into a sinusoidal form, facilitating seamless transmission to the endpoint.
Three key elements structure this study: the generation of the message signal, the creation of the carrier signal, and their amalgamation to generate the ASK signal. Diverse integrated circuits are employed, encompassing the utilization of a 555 timer to generate the message signal, an LM324 quad operational amplifier chip for carrier signal generation, and a CD4016 multiplexer chip for ASK signal generation. The simulated ASK system closely aligned with the practically designed setup, validating the accuracy of the theoretical model. This convergence can be attributed to meticulous considerations in circuit design and the careful selection of standard values, resulting in a compelling correlation between simulation predictions and real-world implementation.
The graphical representation of the ASK signal, plotted via MATLAB, exhibited a remarkable match between theoretical and practical outputs. Furthermore, the outcomes suggest promising avenues for future exploration. One such direction involves enhancing the system's capacity by implementing an M-ray ASK system, a potential means to augment data transmission rates beyond the binary framework. Additionally, introducing randomness to the binary signal through the integration of a binary number generator emerges as a prospective area for future enhancements
Increasing the Effectiveness of Prediction in Recommendation Engines Based on Collaborative Filtering
Authors: Faleh Mahdi Roaa
Published: March 2024

In the era of information abundance, the demand for personalized content recommendations has become paramount. Recommendation engines, particularly those employing collaborative filtering, play a pivotal role in delivering tailored suggestions based on user preferences. As technology evolves, the need to enhance the effectiveness of prediction algorithms within these engines becomes increasingly crucial. This research endeavors to contribute to this evolving landscape by delving into collaborative filtering methodologies, identifying challenges, and proposing novel strategies to elevate the accuracy and relevance of predictions in recommendation systems. Through this exploration, we aim to not only refine existing models but also pave the way for more sophisticated and reliable personalized content recommendations.
 This research aims to enhance prediction accuracy in recommendation engines utilizing collaborative filtering. Through an in-depth exploration of collaborative filtering techniques, we propose innovative approaches to improve the effectiveness of predictions. Our study addresses key challenges in collaborative filtering models, offering insights into refined algorithms and methodologies. By fine-tuning the collaborative filtering process, we anticipate a substantial boost in the overall performance of recommendation engines, ultimately advancing the field of personalized content suggestion. The simulation is performed using Java language and using two datasets Movie Lens 1M and Movie Lens 100K.The proposed model was evaluated using the Mean Absolute Error, Precision, and Recall.
The proposed model achieved a mean absolute error value ranging between 0.78 and 0.84 using the Movie Lens 100K dataset, and a mean absolute error value ranging between 0.72 and 0.74 using the Movie Lens 1M dataset for different values of the number of user groups. As for precision and recall, the precision of the proposed model ranged between 0.97 and 0.985 using the Movie Lens 100K data set, and a precision value ranging between 0.944 and 0.954 using the Movie Lens 1M data set, also for different values of the number of user groups.
As for the recall results, the proposed model achieved a recall value ranging between 0.755 and 0.85 using the Movie Lens 100K dataset, and a recall value ranging between 0.72 and 0.75 using the Movie Lens 100K dataset, also for different values of the number of user groups. These results were compared with the PMF, HPF, and NMF algorithms, where the proposed model proved its clear superiority over these algorithms. Using this analysis of the matrix allows us to obtain a good prediction accuracy of users' preferences and to find common groups of people with similar preferences
Contribution of the Declaration of Universal Human Rights in the Empowerment of Human rights: A legal study
Authors: Arvind Kumar and Sachin Kumar
Published: March 2024

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948 seeks to strengthen international peace and security by giving international status to human rights as well as by codifying them and indicating their various importance. Various provisions of the United Nations Charter are neutral in the protection of human rights, which, with the help of the Economic, Social Council and the Human Rights Committee, makes every possible effort to keep human rights accessible and universally accepted. Human rights relate to the freedom of every individual.
Complexes of 2-hydroxynaphthylidene-2-aminothiazole with Titanium (III) and Vanadium (III)
Authors: Daya Veer, Mahe Safia, Mukesh Baboo, and Reshu Johari
Published: March 2024

The synthesis and characterization of a new series of metal complexes of Titanium (III) and Vanadium (III) as a metal ion and 2-hydroxynaphthylidene-2-aminothiazole as a ligand are studied. The complexes [C14H15N2SO4.TiCl2] and [C14H13N2SO3.VCl2] have been characterized by elemental, infrared, electronic, absorption spectral, and magnetic susceptibility measurements. An octahedral geometry is predicted for Ti(III) and V(III) complexes.
Yogendrotrema multiclampii n.sp. (Trematoda: Microcotylidae) from the Gill of a fresh water fish Mystus vittatus (Bloch.)”
Authors: MOHAMMAD ARSHAD and ANIL KUMAR
Published: March 2024

Yogendrotrema multiclampii n.sp. from a fresh water Mystus vittatus (Bloch.) is described from River Kailash, Faridpur, Bareilly (India). It is distinguished from other species in having 30-35 pairs of clamps, 8-9 spines at genital atrium and in the extension of vitelline follicles. A key to the species of the genus Yogendrotrema Kumar  and Agarwal 1983 is provided.
Pendidikan Berbasis Karakter untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa Smp Pgri 12 Jakarta Selatan
Authors: Karyasih Karyasih
Published: March 2024

Meningkatkan  mutu  pendidikan  dan  perbaikan  karakter  sumber  daya  manusia sangat  menentukan  dalam  meningkatkan  daya  saing  bangsa  yang  dapat  dilakukan  melalui inovasi  pembelajaran  yang  baik.  Penelitian bertujuan untuk  mengembangkan  pendidikan berbasis  karakter  yang  terintregrasi  dengan  metode  pembelajaran  yang  inovatif  untuk meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar pelajaran matematika di SMP PGRI 12 Jakarta Selatan. Hasil  penelitian  menunjukkan  bahwa  pendidikan  berbasis  karakter  dapat  membantu  siswa di  dalam  pembelajaran  untuk  mencapai  kompetensi  sesuai  tuntutan  kurikulum.  Pendidikan berbasis  karakter  sebagai  media  pembelajaran  dapat  meningkatkan  aktivitas  dan  hasil belajar   mata   pelajaran   matematika  dengan   mudah   dan   efisien   sehingga   terjadi   interaksi pemahaman  siswa  terhadap  belajar  matematika,  dan  sekaligus  meningkatkan  karakter  siswa. Siswa sangat tertarik belajar mata pelajaran matematika dengan pendidikan karakter yang  baik. Diharapkan guru dapat menggunakan metode pembelajarn berbasis  karakter  dengan  inovasi  untuk  meningkatkan  aktivitas  dan  hasil  belajar  mata pelajaran matematika, Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan landasan teoritis dan praktis bagi sekolah dan pendidik di SMP PGRI 12 Jakarta Selatan untuk mengintegrasikan pendidikan berbasis karakter dalam pembelajaran matematika guna meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan.
Influence of Dietary Seafood on the Prevention of Ocular Disorders: A Clinical Analysis
Authors: David Heber A. , Devanesan Sandhanasamy , AlSalhi Mohamad S. , Alzahim Tariq , Ranjitsingh Amirtham J.
Published: March 2024

Age-related macular degeneration, retinal dysfunction, dry eye syndromes, cataract formation, and the prevalence of other vision defects are directly related to nutrients in the diet. People consuming seafood are less prone to several vision disorders. The present study was designed to validate the view. In this study, 712 visitors to tertiary eye care for eye check-ups were interviewed using a standard questionnaire, and from them, 264 persons were identified with some ocular defects. The identified cases were further screened based on their dietary habits with seafood. The isolated cases were clinically examined, and the development of ocular defects such as macular edema, optic neuropathy, myopia, double vision, dry eye syndrome, and color blindness was recorded. The results show that the respondents taking one or another type of three fishes regularly have a low impact on visual disorders. Respondents with fish intake above 500 g/week were less affected by all five ocular disabilities tested when compared with occasional users. Among the total respondents, the percentage of visual defects was seen in 62.12% in seafood users, but among the non-seafood users, the presence of visual defects was 89.6%. Statistical analysis using the Pearson population correlation coefficient, ρ (rho), further confirmed the relationship between eye wellness and a seafood diet. The omega-3 fatty acids linked with vision were also high in the fish consumed by the people. This study confirms that a regular seafood diet is good for eye health and can prevent the epidemics of several eye diseases. As fish intake contains a good amount of long-chain polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, people who consume fish in their diet are less susceptible to advanced macular degeneration and other vision impairments responsible for age-related blindness.
Comparação dos Métodos Fuzzy Triangular Naive Bayes e Random Forest para Tomada de Decisão
Authors: Silva Marciele da , Baracho Alberlene , Gomes Tayna Bernardino , Mota Tiago
Published: March 2024

Este estudo tem como objetivo comparar os métodos Fuzzy Triangular Naive Bayes e Random Forest se eles se adequam a base de dados de Hepatites através dos testes realizados. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, exploratório de comparação entre os métodos, sobre os dados fornecidos pelo UCI com o banco de dados de Hepatites. Com os testes realizados, o resultado do método Random Forest se apresentou como método mais preciso e eficaz, apresentando resultados excelentes, além de ter demostrado facilidade e rapidez na sua execução usando esse banco. Conclui-se que o método Fuzzy Triangular Naive Bayes não se adequou para essa base.
Datafication, Artificial Intelligence and Images: The Dominant Paradigm in the Representation of Knowledge in Images
Authors: Rosa Pedro Cremonez , Filho Antonio Lucio Barizon , Valentim Raquel Torrão , Tognoli Natália
Published: March 2024

This paper aims to verify whether Generative Artificial Intelligence tools for image generation replicate biases and social stereotypes present in the dominant paradigm. A case study was carried out using the Leonardo.Ai tool, which generated images using simple combined terms, namely: “Scientist, person”; “Cook, person”; “Doctor, person”; “CEO, person”; “Housekeeper, person”; and “Nurse, person”. The images were analyzed using Rodrigues’ (2007) image documentary analysis methodology and Gemma Penn’s (2008) contributions. The analysis criteria included gender, age group, ethnicity, body type, clothes, and circumscribed elements. The images generated by the Leonardo.Ai tool were found to have a series of characteristics that perpetuate bias and social stereotypes. Given the likely impact that generative Artificial Intelligence will have on the production and sharing of information, we conclude that, in addition to the ethical issues related to the creation of the tool itself, there is a need to discuss ways of making it more inclusive and responsible for the representation of information.
Political Stances and Priorities in National Level General Classification Schemes
Authors: Wu Yejun
Published: March 2024

This paper investigates whether and how a national level general classification scheme expresses or reflects its creators’ government’s political stances and priorities. The following two national level general classification schemes were studied and compared: Chinese Library Classification, created by the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and the New Classification Scheme for Chinese Libraries, created by the Republic of China (ROC). It is found that a nation’s or region’s political stances and priorities are expressed or reflected in a national level comprehensive classification through the following four venues: (1) prioritizing classes that indicate a nation’s, region’s, or party’s ideology, governance theory, or long-term policies and goals; (2) prioritizing classes of one’s leading political party and/or leaders; putting rivalrous political parties and/or leaders in a lower-level class or making them invisible; (3) putting the territory or history of a rivalrous political entity under one’s own political entity to show one is a part of the other and; (4) using terms that express the government’s or political party’s strong political stances (such as anti-, con-, pro-), or neutralizing political terms to soften one’s political stances. In (3) and (4), the classification reflects the political stances of the creator’s government.
TikTok and Transparency Obligations in the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) – A Scoping Review
Authors: Kosters Lisa , Gstrein Oskar J.
Published: March 2024

The Digital Services Act (DSA) entered into force in November 2022 and is directly applicable across the European Union since the beginning of 2024. The DSA imposes special rules on very large online platforms (VLOPs) such as TikTok. This study examines the transparency obligations for VLOPs set forth in various articles of the DSA. A scoping review identified three key issues related to TikTok’s adherence to transparency: content moderation, advertisement and terms and conditions. A comparative analysis was conducted between these identified issues and the specific obligations outlined in the DSA. The main finding of this study reveals distinct dimensions of transparency that have been addressed in the existing literature. The first layer includes the disclosure of information, but the information disclosed is often incomprehensible to the public. Therefore, calls have intensified for transparency at the second layer that includes comprehensibility of the disclosed information. The forthcoming DSA is expected to address this second dimension of transparency by requiring TikTok to provide more precise information regarding their content moderation, advertising, and terms and conditions. Finally, the literature indicates the emergence of a third layer of transparency, wherein information made public should also be tailored to the kind of audience it is made transparent to. In terms of ensuring the clarity and comprehensibility of the conditions and restrictions of the platform for children, the DSA also appears to advocate for enhanced transparency at level 3.
Beitritt der EU zur Europäischen Sozialcharta? – Chancen und Herausforderungen
Authors: Lunnebach Marian , Stützel Maximilian
Published: March 2024

Alle Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union (EU) sind Partei der Europäischen Sozialcharta und unterliegen damit völkerrechtlichen Pflichten, die in einem Spannungsverhältnis zum Unionsrecht stehen können. Nicht zuletzt deshalb gibt es Bestrebungen, dass auch die Union selbst der Europäischen Sozialcharta beitritt. Ein solcher Beitritt ist grundsätzlich möglich. Die unionsrechtlichen Hürden für den Beitritt ähneln denen eines Beitritts zur Europäischen Menschenrechtskonvention. Sie sind bei näherer Betrachtung aber leichter zu überwinden, zumal es keine mit dem Europäischen Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte vergleichbare externe Kontrolle gibt. Trotzdem wird ein Beitritt der Union zur Europäischen Sozialcharta verschiedenen Anforderungen des Unionsrechts Rechnung tragen müssen.
Whistleblowing
Authors: Bertschinger Claude Eric
Published: March 2024

The Lucerne dissertation offers a comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of whistleblowing. The thesis examines the extent to which whistleblowing is worth protecting and how legitimisation could be achieved. A new legal definition is developed on the basis of selected attempts at definition by domestic and foreign authors, essential pro and con arguments are contrasted and the (criminal) legal implications de lege lata are pointed out. Finally, the author considers the legitimisation efforts in the EU and creates his own solution approaches for Switzerland.
Establishing a Heart Transplantation Program in a Middle East Country: Requirements, Logistics, and Implementation Strategies
Authors: Fa Alwaheidi Dina , Abdalghafoor Tamer , Salah Omar Amr , Almulla Abdulwahid , Balasubramanian Sankar , Kindawi Ali
Published: March 2024

Heart failure is a chronic condition that many patients must treat with cutting-edge treatments. Worldwide population growth has increased the demand for various treatments, including heart transplantation. In order to meet the rising demand for such therapy, it was necessary to investigate both local and international options to tackle the increasing rate of HF in the Middle East Region. Local attitudes and perceptions regarding organ donation and transplantation are shifting in tandem with this process. This well-established intervention is not very popular in the Middle East as there are only a few centers that provide this service. We hereby discuss the background and Strategies for heart transplantation requirements, logistics, and implementation in Middle East countries.
Distinct Clinical Manifestations of COVID-19 in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: Unraveling the Clinical Nexus
Authors: Aboofazeli Amir , Mondeali Mozhgan , Tajdini Roxana , Naderisemiromi Mina , Movalat Narges , Sheikhi Najmeh , Mohammadi Mohammad Reza , Chegini Maedeh , Bakhtiyar Ali , Keyghobadi Morvarid , Hajimokhtari Sahar , Bektashian Yeganeh , Salahi Ardekani Omid , Sarrafzadeh Sheida , Letafati Arash
Published: March 2024

Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is a virus in the coronaviridae, has caused a global pandemic with various symptoms and complications. Among the groups affected by this virus are individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the primary central nervous system (CNS). Understanding coronavirus disease 2019’s (COVID-19) impact on MS patients is crucial for optimizing patient management and developing targeted therapies due to the challenges it presents. Objectives: The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the respiratory and neurology symptoms of COVID-19 in patients with MS in comparison to the non-infected group. Furthermore, this study examined how age and gender might affect the symptoms of contracting COVID-19 and the mortality rate in patients with MS. Methods: The data were collected from six hospitals within the Iranian Network for Research in Viral Diseases (INRVD) between March 2020 and July 2021. A total of 63 individuals diagnosed with MS were examined, with 30 testing positive for both COVID-19 and MS; however, 33 individuals were positive only for MS. These individuals had presented at the hospital experiencing respiratory symptoms, including rhinorrhea, difficulty breathing, and cough. Various clinical aspects were evaluated, including age, gender, and the presence of COVID-19 symptoms. Statistical analyses included the Mann-Whitney t-test, Fisher’s exact test, and odds ratio calculations using SPSS-27 and R 4.2.3. Results: The study encompassed 63 MS patients, with 29 (46%) and 34 (54%) males and females, respectively. Of these patients, 30 individuals were positive for COVID-19. Most subjects were from Tehran province, Iran. Patients in the case group were significantly younger than those in the control group. Notably, dizziness, breath shortness, and vomiting were significantly more prevalent in MS patients following COVID-19. Conclusions: This study highlights the distinct clinical presentation of COVID-19 in individuals with MS. Dizziness, breath shortness, vomiting, and increased mortality were significantly associated with MS patients with COVID-19. The aforementioned findings underscore the importance of tailored management strategies for this unique patient population following the disease.
Direct and Indirect Factors Affecting the Forced Swim Test to Investigate the Level of Depression in Rodents
Authors: Joodaki Mehran , Hosseini Nasrin
Published: March 2024

Context: The forced swim test (FST) is employed to examine depression and depressive-like behaviors in rodents, such as mice and rats. In this test, increased periods of immobility and decreased swimming by the animal indicate heightened despair and depression-like behaviors. Evidence Acquisition: This review discusses the impacts of the animals' race, gender, age, and weight and environmental factors like light, noise, and smell on the FST. Results: Our review reveals that racial differences in rats and mice can influence their behavior. Differences in the nervous system structure and sex hormones related to gender are also significant. Additionally, animals that are very young or old, and those that are either very overweight or underweight, are unsuitable for the FST. Environmental factors such as light, noise, and smell were identified as confounding factors that could influence the outcomes and compromise the study's reliability. Conclusions: It is essential to consider these factors and enhance the conditions and environment to carry out a standardized test. Furthermore, by acquiring more detailed information about these factors and minimizing or eliminating their effects, studies can yield more reliable results.
Effects of Ginger on Growth Indices and Pb Bioaccumulation of Tomato Fruits Cultivated in Lead and Spent Engine Oil-Contaminated Soils
Authors: Olaniyi Amoo Abdulhamid , Stephen Ezeonu Chukwuma , John Umaru Isaac
Published: March 2024

Good soil is needed for public health and this research studies lead concentrations of tomato planted in different soil samples in Wukari, Taraba state, Nigeria (with 50mg/kg simulated and non-simulated contamination) labelled groups A-H. Two weeks-old tomato seedlings were transplanted to triplicates of soils pots labelled A: normal soil, B:Ginger treated (positive control), three negative controls; C:lead contaminated; D Spent Engine Oil (SEO) contaminated, and E:Pb+SEO containing soil, F:Lead contaminated+ginger treatment, G: SEO contaminated+ginger treatment, H:lead+SEO contaminated+ginger treatment. The lengths, circumferences and weights of 36 tomato fruits per plant pot were measured at random. Lead uptake and bioaccumulation were also assessed in tomato fruits derived from each group. Tomato fruits in group E weighed highest (15.41±7.81g) while those in group H had the lowest weight (12.02±6.69g). The longest and the highest average tomato fruit circumference were recorded in group D (5.61±2.66cm and 6.15±2.93cm) respectively. Conversely, group H presented the shortest mean tomato fruits with 4.19±2.45cm and lowest fruit circumference (4.49±2.34cm). Bioaccumulation of lead was highest in tomatoes of group E with 1.79±0.47ppm and the lowest was derived from group A:normal soil with 0.68±0.13ppm on average each. The lead concentrations of all groups exceeded permissible limits specified in WHO/FAO Standards (0.01 ppm) as well as the maximum allowable concentration of 0.02 ppm by EU and 0.05 ppm limit set by USEPA suggesting a public health concern.
Variation in body condition of Alligator mississippiensis in Florida
Authors: Brandt Laura A. , Nestler Jennifer H. , Brunell Arnold M. , Beauchamp Jeffrey S. , Mazzotti Frank J.
Published: March 2024

We examined body condition (using Fulton’s K with snout-vent length and weight) for 482 American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) collected from 14 aquatic sites in Florida in 2011 and 2012. An information-theoretic approach using Akaike information criterion (AIC) was used to select the best models for alligator body condition from a suite of seven candidate models created using combinations of trophic state (oligotrophic, eutrophic, hypereutrophic), sex, and alligators/km. Our top model included trophic state and alligators/km indicating that alligator body condition from sites classified as hypereutrophic and eutrophic (2.43 ± 0.07 and 2.45 ± 0.05, respectively) were greater than alligator body condition at oligotrophic sites (2.14 ± 0.01). Alligator body condition was lower at sites with a higher density of alligators ≥ 1.25 m. Across all sites, average alligator body condition ranged from 1.94 ± 0.054 (SE) to 2.78 ± 0.121(SE). This was a 43% difference in alligator body condition between the site with the highest alligator body condition (Lochloosa Lake, a hypereutrophic lake in north-central Florida) compared to the site with lowest body condition (Water Conservation Area 3B, an oligotrophic marsh in the Everglades). Across all sites, average alligator body condition was 12% greater at eutrophic and hypereutrophic sites compared to oligotrophic sites which was consistent with patterns observed in other studies for fish standing stock (highest in eutrophic lakes and lowest in oligotrophic marshes in the Everglades). The same patterns occur in alligator stomach content volume (higher in lakes in north-central Florida, Louisiana fresh, intermediate, and brackish marshes compared to the Everglades). Our results illustrate that variation in alligator body condition is consistent with patterns of aquatic site productivity and is a useful parameter for describing differences in aquatic site ecological condition.
Home range, habitat use, and behavior of the eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) on the Ordway Preserve
Authors: Timmerman Walter W.
Published: March 2024

The eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus Beauvois) was studied by radio-telemetry from 3 September 1985 to 21 February 1989 at the Katharine Ordway Preserve/Carl S. Swisher Memorial Sanctuary, Putnam County, Florida. Five male and three female snakes were monitored for durations ranging from 33 days (11 observations) for a small female to 864 days (245 observations) for an adult male. Intervals between observations averaged 3.3 days. A total of 743 observations was used to determine home range, habitat use, movements and other behaviors for this species. Diamondback home ranges were analyzed using the McPAAI computer program (Smithsonian Institution). Females (n=2) maintained smaller home ranges (mean = 46.5 ha) than males (n=4, mean = 84.3 ha). The ranges of both males and females overlapped, indicating that this species is not territorial. Diamondback activity patterns suggest that they occupy stable home ranges that remain similar from year to year. Although rattlesnakes were recorded in all habitats available to them, the Swamp Forest/Mesic Hammocks and Xeric Hammocks were favored. They also utilized Wet Prairies during droughts. Eastern diamondbacks were almost entirely terrestrial, rarely climbing into trees (n=1) and infrequently going underground (n=35) during their activity season. During winter (Dec-Jan-Feb) rattlesnake movements decreased, but they remained on the surface 55.4% of the time. Burrows of armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus, n=57) and gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus, n=12), as well as root channels beneath stands of palmettos, were used as winter refugia. Mean monthly distances traveled increased during fall (Sep·Oct-Nov), when snake movements averaged over 20 m per day. At this time males made longer moves, probably searching f6r breeding females, whereas females made shorter movements. Movements were always made during daylight hours. The hunting strategy of C. adamanteus consisted of a sit-and-wait foraging behavior, with the main posture a tight coil from which it might ambush prey. Snakes spent anywhere from one day to almost a weekcoiled in the same hunting location. Necropsies of 14 rattlesnakes (from north-central Florida) that contained identifiable prey remains indicate that the cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus, n=8) and the rabbit (probably Sylvilagus floridanus, n=5) are the numerically dominant prey; one sample included a white-footed mouse (probably Peromyscus gosopinus); other evidence identified the wood rat (Neotoma floridana) as prey for the eastern diamondback.
Membangun Branding pada Produk Terang Bulan Jadul 23
Authors: Puspita Ira Ayu , Reviando Yohanes , Renno Yeshua Michael
Published: March 2024

Pada saat ini banyak sekali ditemukan UMKM di bidang kuliner, fashion, layanan kesehatan, dan sebagainya. Akan tetapi, dalam pelaksanaan usahanya mayoritas UMKM mengalami kendala kurangnya pengetahuan mengenai cara membangun branding. Branding sendiri ialah aktivitas pencitraan yang dilakukan agar merek/brandnya terlihat berbeda atau memiliki ciri khas tersendiri. Pada artikel ini, akan memaparkan mengenai bagaimana membangun branding pada usaha terang bulan jadul 23 serta apa saja manfaat dari diterapkannya branding pada usaha tersebut.
Implementasi Corporate Social Responsibility dalam Mendaur Ulang Plastik dan Pemberdayaan Perempuan di Jakarta
Authors: Utami Rifda , Andrini Susi
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana implementasi CSR TurunTangan Jakarta dalam mendaur ulang sampah plastik dan pemberdayaan perempuan, yang berlokasi di Srengseng Sawah, Jakarta. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan kualitatif deskriptif melalui pendekatan konstruktivisme, yaitu meskipun dalam peristiwa yang sama, setiap orang memiliki pemahaman yang berbeda. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, dokumentasi, dan internet. Teori yang di pakai dalam penelitian ini berdasarkan pada konsep yang disebut dengan Triple Bottom Line (3P - People, Planet, dan Profit), dari John Elkington. TurunTangan Jakarta memiliki visi untuk menjadi gerakan kerelawanan yang membuat masyarakat peduli dan aktif dalam masalah sosial. Hasil dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa implementasi CSR yang dilakukan TurunTangan Jakarta di Kampung Srengseng Sawah membawa hasil yang positif. Penelitian ini juga membuktikan bahwa kegiatan CSR dan daur ulang plastik bisa menambah kegiatan para Ibu-Ibu, dalam meningkatkan keterampilan, pengetahuan, dan menambah pemasukan. TurunTangan Jakarta berhasil memberikan manfaat (3P-people, planet, profit) dalam meningkatkan kesadaran lingkungan, dan menciptakan keuntungan sosial dan ekonomi khususnya bagi pemberdayaan perempuan.
Bibliometric Evaluation of Open Access Publishing in Intellectual Property Rights
Authors: Febryani Evy , Lubis Arief Fahmi
Published: March 2024

This study conducts a bibliometric evaluation of open access publishing in the realm of intellectual property rights (IPR), aiming to provide insights into the landscape, trends, and potential research directions within this domain. Utilizing data spanning from 1970 to 2024, encompassing 1000 papers with 9684 citations, the analysis employs network visualization, cluster analysis, and trend examination techniques. The results highlight the collaborative nature of scholarly endeavors in IPR, with key themes emerging around the economic implications of IPR, its intersection with global trade, biotechnology, and human rights. These findings offer valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, facilitating evidence-based decision-making and promoting transparency and accessibility in the dissemination of IPR-related knowledge.
Mapping Kontribusi Riset dalam Penggunaan Teknologi untuk Peningkatan Kinerja Bisnis: Pendekatan Bibliometrik
Authors: Judijanto Loso , Syamsulbahri Syamsulbahri
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini menyelidiki pengaruh teknologi terhadap kinerja bisnis melalui pendekatan bibliometrik untuk memetakan kontribusi literatur ilmiah sejak tahun 1965 hingga 2024. Analisis bibliometrik dari 980 publikasi yang dikutip sebanyak 224,829 kali mengungkapkan bahwa penggunaan teknologi secara strategis telah menjadi faktor penting dalam meningkatkan efisiensi operasional dan produktivitas karyawan. Terobosan dalam sistem informasi manajemen, big data, kecerdasan buatan, komputasi awan, dan Internet of Things (IoT) telah diidentifikasi sebagai katalis utama dalam transformasi bisnis. Meskipun teknologi menyajikan beberapa tantangan, seperti stres kerja dan isu adaptasi, manfaatnya dalam memberikan keunggulan kompetitif yang berkelanjutan jelas terlihat. Riset ini juga menyoroti area potensial untuk penelitian masa depan, termasuk penggunaan teknologi dalam pendekatan interdisipliner dan hubungannya dengan kinerja organisasi. Temuan ini tidak hanya relevan untuk akademisi yang mencari untuk memperdalam pengetahuan dalam bidang ini, tetapi juga bagi praktisi bisnis yang berusaha untuk memaksimalkan nilai dari investasi teknologi mereka.
Menggali Peluang Ekowisata dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Lokal melalui Pengembangan Paket Wisata Berbasis Tipologi Geologi di Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Unesco Global Geopark (CPUGGp)
Authors: Harahap M. Ade Kurnia , Purnama Yulian
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi peluang ekowisata dan dampaknya terhadap pemberdayaan masyarakat lokal melalui pengembangan paket wisata berbasis tipologi geologi di Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Unesco Global Geopark (CPUGGp). Analisis kualitatif, termasuk wawancara dengan penduduk lokal, operator tur, dan ahli konservasi, serta observasi partisipan, mengungkapkan pentingnya atraksi geologi dalam menarik wisatawan. Nilai pendidikan, integrasi ke dalam paket wisata, dan potensi pertumbuhan ekowisata menjadi sorotan. Dampaknya terhadap masyarakat lokal dikaji, dengan penekanan pada manfaat ekonomi, keterlibatan masyarakat, dan pelestarian budaya. Tantangan dan peluang, termasuk kolaborasi pemangku kepentingan dan integrasi teknologi, diidentifikasi. Temuan-temuan tersebut menjadi bahan rekomendasi untuk pengelolaan berkelanjutan, pemberdayaan masyarakat, dan pemantauan kegiatan ekowisata secara berkelanjutan di CPUGGp.
Home Sweet Home
Authors: Putri Chintia Renata , Mansyur Herlinda
Published: March 2024

Penciptaan karya tari Home Sweet Home bertujuan untuk untuk menuangkan perasaan atau ekspresi dalam bentuk gerak sehingga mewujudkan karya tari yang kreatif dan bias mengutarakan ide garapan yang terinspirasi dari kehidupan penata sebagai anak perempuan. Karya tari Home Sweet Home ini terinspirasi dari fenomena kehidupan keluarga penata tari sendiri. Menggambarkan bagaimana perasaan atau batin seorang anak perempuan yang mepunyai ibu seorang single parents atau orang tua tunggal. Home Sweet Home adalah istilah zaman sekarang yang berarti rumahku istanaku yang menceritakan tentang bagaimana manis pahitnya kehidupan yang ada pada keluarga penata. Setiap keluarga mempunyai masalahnya masing-masing, salah satunya adalah seorang suami pergi meninggalkan keluarganya dan membebankan semua tanggungan dan masalah masalah kepada seorang istri, sehingga seorang/ibu menanggung beban yang sangat banyak dalam keluarga. Seorang anak yang merasakan dan menyaksikan sendiri konflik keluarganya tentu mempunyai perasaan yang campur aduk dan bingung. Maka dari perasaan anak tersebutlah diangkat menjadi karya yang disampaikan melalui media gerak. Karya HOME SWEET HOME adalah tari dramatik yang bentuk pertunjukan simbolisnya representatif diwujudkan lewat gerak, dekorasi, tata rias, busana, tata cahaya dan dipertegas dengan musik.
In House Training (IHT) Kurikulum Merdeka di Madrasah Aliyah Arafah Bitung
Authors: Radjak Dwi Setiawati , Jusuf Syarifudin , Isilly Kurniawati , Bongkang Andi Darmawan
Published: March 2024

Dalam upaya peningkatan mutu pendidikan, suatu proses harus dilakukan secara dinamis dan berkesinambungan agar efektif dalam mencapai tujuan pendidikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman dan pengembangan diri terkait kurikulum belajar mandiri. Kegiatan yang dilaksanakan dalam bentuk in-house training melibatkan 12 orang tenaga pendidik yang berada di Madrasah Aliyah Arafah Bitung. Metode yang digunakan adalah dengan memberikan materi, berdiskusi, dan menanyakan jawaban. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan dalam tiga tahap, yaitu tahap persiapan, tahap pelaksanaan, dan tahap evaluasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam pemahaman materi yang baik diperoleh persentase sebesar 33,3% menyatakan sangat setuju, 41,7% menyatakan setuju, dan 25% menyatakan cukup setuju. Penelitian ini dapat dijadikan referensi terkait pengembangan kurikulum belajar mandiri.
Pengaruh Inovasi Proses dan Orientasi Pasar terhadap Kinerja Bisnis Start-up Teknologi di Indonesia
Authors: Arfiansyah Ferry , Rizaldy Rizaldy
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini menyelidiki interaksi antara Inovasi Proses, Orientasi Pasar, dan Kinerja Bisnis pada perusahaan rintisan teknologi dalam ekosistem yang dinamis di Indonesia. Sampel dari 150 perusahaan rintisan teknologi yang mencakup berbagai sektor berpartisipasi dalam penelitian ini. Analisis Faktor Konfirmatori memvalidasi model pengukuran, menetapkan reliabilitas dan validitas konstruk laten. Validitas diskriminan telah dikonfirmasi, dengan menekankan perbedaan antara Inovasi Proses, Orientasi Pasar, dan Kinerja Bisnis. Analisis model struktural mengungkapkan jalur positif dan signifikan dari Inovasi Proses dan Orientasi Pasar terhadap Kinerja Bisnis, yang menunjukkan bahwa membina proses inovasi internal dan mengadopsi pendekatan yang berpusat pada pasar berkontribusi secara sinergis terhadap keberhasilan perusahaan rintisan teknologi secara keseluruhan. Indeks kecocokan model mendukung kecukupan kerangka kerja yang diusulkan. Implikasi praktis menyoroti pentingnya strategis dalam menyeimbangkan inovasi internal dan orientasi pasar untuk kesuksesan yang berkelanjutan dalam lanskap kewirausahaan teknologi yang dinamis di Indonesia.