bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Differences in health visiting contacts for children of mothers with and without a history of adversity-related hospital admissions in England (2018/19 to 2019/20): an analysis of novel linked community health and hospital data.
Authors: Mc Grath-Lone Louise , Woodman Jenny , Clery Amanda , Liu Mengyun , Bunting Catherine , Harron Katie
Published: September 2024

ObjectiveExplore differences in children’s contact with health visiting (HV) services by pre-birth exposure to maternal adversity.
ApproachFor the first time, we linked the Community Services Dataset (CSDS), which records HV contacts for children in England from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2020, to Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) which contains births and mothers’ hospital admissions in the preceding 3 years. We used admissions that included ICD-10 codes related to mental health, substance use and violence to identify children born to mothers with a history of adversity. We compared characteristics of children’s HV contacts (i.e. number, mode, location, duration) stratified by maternal adversity.
ResultsOverall, 85.2% of 626,478 children in CSDS linked to a birth record in HES. Among children receiving HV contacts, 11.7% were exposed to maternal adversity: 11.1% mental health, 1.3% substance use, 0.4% violence. Children with maternal adversity had more HV contacts than other children (mean = 3.8 vs 2.7, p<0.001). There were no differences in contact mode (i.e. face-to-face or phone) for children with maternal adversity compared to others, but their contacts were longer (44.5% lasting >30 minutes vs 35.1%, p<0.001) and more likely to be at home (56.3% vs 47.8%, p<0.001).
ConclusionsHV services respond in different ways to children with and without pre-birth exposure to serious maternal adversity, reflecting the “proportionate universalism” that underpins HV services in England.
ImplicationsThe differential service response for vulnerable children may require additional resources (e.g. staff, training) which should be considered when designing and funding HV services.
Applying Trial Emulation Methods to Population-Scale Linked Electronic Health Records for Individuals with Multiple Long-Term Conditions Whilst Adjusting for Informative Observations
Authors: Abrams Keith , Rafferty James , Lyons Jane , Lyons Ronan , Owen Rhiannon
Published: September 2024

Background & ObjectivesTrial Emulation methods can be applied to Population-Scale Linked Electronic Health Records (EHR) to generalise the results of Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) to a broader patient population. However, the Data Generating Mechanisms (DGMs) associated with EHR data mean that there is a need to adjust for informative observations, i.e. worse prognosis patients may have more observations.
ApproachUsing the Anglo-Scandinavian Cardiac Outcomes Trial-Blood Pressure Lowering Arm (ASCOT-BPLA) as a case study: a RCT of a calcium-channel blocker-based regimen versus a β-blocker-based regimen, an emulated trial was created from population-scale, individual-level, linked anonymized EHR data curated as part of the Wales Multimorbidity e-cohort (WMC) for individuals who would have been eligible for ASCOT-BPLA but who also had Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTCs). Outcomes were systolic and diastolic blood pressure estimated/predicted at treatment initiation, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 monthly until 4 years.
Methods & Results Predictions were made using a fully probabilistic Bayesian joint model which allowed for dropout due to death and which either did or did not also adjust for the frequency of blood pressure observations available. In previous simulation studies such a joint modelling approach has been shown to out-perform other adjustment methods in terms of bias and coverage.  
Conclusions & ImplicationsWhilst EHR data offer an attractive platform in which to evaluate interventions in people living with MLTCs, the inherent DGMs associated with them need to be taken into account, and the use of a joint modelling approach is an attractive way to achieve this.
Demographic characteristics of those who cycle commute and the effect access to on- and off-road cycle paths has on cycle commute uptake.
Authors: Berrie Laurie , Dibben Chris , Feng Zhiqiang , Clemens Tom , Williamson Lee
Published: September 2024

ObjectivesIncreasing cycle commute uptake could be an important approach to improving worker health and reducing carbon emissions, congestion and air pollution. In order to increase cycle commute uptake, we must understand the characteristics of those who already cycle to work and the aspects of physical infrastructure that could promote cycling.
MethodsIn this work, we use administrative data pertaining to those in employment aged 16-74 years living and working in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland on the night of the 2011 population census. We calculate distances to the nearest cycle path for each individual from cycle route data from around the time of the census that were made computer readable. We looked at the characteristics of those who cycled to work and how proximity to nearest cycle path differed between groups along with how distance from place of residence and place of work to nearest cycle path influenced cycle commute uptake.
ResultsWe show how the propensity to cycle commute differs across population characteristics such as sex, age and the National Statistics Socio-economic classification and how the interaction of these factors affects propensity to cycle commute. We also show the ways in which living and working closer to on- and off-road cycle paths increases the likelihood of cycle commuting.
DiscussionThe results of this study can be used to inform the most promising groups to aim cycling interventions at thereby improving health and environmental outcomes.
Progress and developments towards making historic administrative data research ready
Authors: Williamson Lee , Dibben Chris
Published: September 2024

ObjectivesTo make research ready data from transcribed historic civil registration records: birth, marriage and death (from mid-19th century onwards). To use historic records effectively for large-scale research they must not only be made machine-readable, but also coded in a suitable format – along with classification of transcribed information. Included on the digitised historic records are textual descriptions of occupations and causes of death. Thus, to code transcribed occupations to HISCO and causes of death to ICD.
ApproachIt is impractical to hand-code the records manually (34 million occupations and 8 million causes of death), especially for deaths where more than one cause can be given. As such, coding is viewed as a text classification task and the process is automated. To facilitate auto-coding, a proportion of records were hand-coded as training data (90,000 occupations and 102,000 deaths). Ahead of the auto-coding, initial pre-processing, cleaning and standardising is done on both the occupations and deaths. 
ResultsPreliminary experiments undertaken obtained reasonable results from a combination of exact matching and statistical classification. Experiments using a larger pilot uncovered that since some occupations are very common, the training data set covers a very large proportion of the records (ie exact match). This proportion is not as high for deaths given the different ways causes are written.
ConclusionThis is work in progress to create the research ready data, and the poster will include the results from experiments using the full training data (90,000 occupations and 102,000 deaths).
Implementing Linkage Quality Assessments in Large-Scale Privacy Preserving Infrastructure: Did we kill them a second time and why are there zombies?
Authors: Gersing Kenneth , Phua Jasmin , Grannis Shaun , Rogovin Sara , Ljazouli Saad , Michael Sam , Beesley Chris
Published: September 2024

The National Clinical Cohort Collaborative (N3C) uses privacy-preserving record linkage (PPRL) to formulate longitudinal patient histories and for de-duplication across disparate data including electronic health records, administrative claims, and mortality data. The N3C employs a linkage honest broker implementation model which separates the entity holding de-identified PPRL tokens, from the entity holding the substantive data payloads. As a result of this data governance structure, linkage quality assessments are necessarily distributed into 2 distinct processes: 1) Linkage Honest Broker receipt and processing of linkages, 2) Data Aggregation entity assembling data based on received linkage crosswalks. Data is released on a weekly basis.
This presentation will focus on Step 2 for the Mortality data linkages where the downstream data linkage pipelines must assess linkage quality across several dimensions of quality, focused on plausibility. There are 4 types of mortality data spanning the electronic health record, government Social Security Administration death master files, third-party obituary data, and administrative claims. Each of these sources has different levels of authoritativeness and data latency, compounding the challenges of reconciling fact of death including accurate death reporting dates. To address these challenges, we implemented an automated linkage quality pipeline which generates reports that assess linkage plausibility across the various data types, classifying concordance and discordance between data sources including age, dates of death, surfacing plausible and non-plausible activities post-death.
Sharing our real-world implementation will aid conference attendees in understanding how to plan for such activities when considering specific implementation models for privacy-preserving linkages.
Developing and using a full-population resource from Washington State administrative data
Authors: Romich Jennifer L , Harper Shannon , Ayala Sofia G , Freitag Callie , Pelletier Elizabeth , Germain Geraldine , Mathno Tagoipah
Published: September 2024

In the U.S. context, state-level integrated data systems are often built around system domains, such as P20 data systems which integrate student education data from preschool through higher education. This paper presents an innovative effort to develop and deploy an integrated data system capturing administrative records for the full (adult) population of a state. This effort—WashPop—is a new statewide data repository for research and policy analysis in Washington State that includes a longitudinal core data file, combining microdata from state employment, voting, licensing, public assistance, and vital statistics systems, to which other data resources may be linked to answer timely, policy-relevant questions. In this paper, we describe the design of WashPop and expound on its practical utility to address state- and local-level well-being and equity challenges—including its ability to bridge informational gaps from survey data by speaking to the experiences of smaller populations like rural counties, smaller towns and cities, and small racial and ethnic groups. We present evidence showing how such linked data can replicate Census counts while providing fine-grained longitudinal earnings and residential histories. Our research further offers insights on the power of this data resource to augment incomplete record information on racial and ethnic identities for a sharper study of how these characteristics intersect with inequality. Case studies also illustrate the value of these data for informing the design of the state Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, evaluating the Seattle $15 Minimum Wage ordinance, and informing policy decisions around workforce and equity issues.
Pedagogical Approach of Students with Intellectual Disability and Gender Dysphoria
Authors: Panopoulos Nikolaos , Drossinou-Korea Maria
Published: September 2024

Gender dysphoria (GD) in adolescents refers to the discomfort expressed due to the incongruence between social and biological gender identity. Scientific research primarily focuses on individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), while studies regarding Intellectual Disability (ID) are limited. The methodology in this research pertains to a case study of a female student with ID and GD. The results highlight deficits in emotional organization skills related to the neurodevelopmental domain. The conclusions emphasize the need for personalized educational programs to help students with ID and GD express their emotions, display interest in learning, and cooperate with school personnel.
EVALUATING INDONESIAN HERO STORIES FEATURED IN CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
Authors: Parlindungan Firman , Rifai Irfan , Nuthihar Rahmad , Dewayani Sofie
Published: September 2024

This study delves into elementary school teachers’ evaluation of children’s books featuring Indonesian national heroes. Despite the significant roles of historical figures picturebooks, research on how teachers incorporate it as useful resources in teaching is limited. In fact, the availability of quality historical fiction picturebooks that portray stories of national heroes in Indonesia is also scarce. Through snowballing technique, 25 teachers voluntarily participated. Through an online questionnaire, they were asked to provide their opinion about three Indonesian hero storybooks, which include (1) Aku Kartini [I am Kartini], (2) Wahidin Soedirohoesodo Sang Dokter Bangsa [Wahidin Soedirohoesodo the Doctor of The Nation], and (3) Menyusuri Tempat Tinggal Srikandi Aceh Cut Nyak Meutia [Strolling the Residence of an Acehnese Heroine Cut Nyak Meutia]. The participants were asked to examine aspects like text complexity, plot, illustration, moral values, and pedagogical strategies for classroom implementation. The data were analyzed qualitatively to describe the teachers’ evaluation on the quality of the books. The findings emphasize the significance of continuous teachers’ professional development, especially in book selection and utilization. The consensus surrounding Book #1 “Aku Kartini” suggests its potential as a valuable resource for teaching national heroes, as well as a model of quality historical fiction picturebook. We argue that adult’s evaluation, particularly teachers, in selecting books for children to read, play a pivotal role both in the children and in the practice of teaching.
BCED-Net: Breast Cancer Ensemble Diagnosis Network using transfer learning and the XGBoost classifier with mammography images
Authors: Arora Drishti , Garg Rakesh , Asif Farhan
Published: September 2024

Objectives: Breast cancer poses a significant global health challenge, characterized by complex origins and the potential for life-threatening metastasis. The critical need for early and accurate detection is underscored by the 685,000 lives claimed by the disease worldwide in 2020. Deep learning has made strides in advancing the prompt diagnosis of breast cancer. However, obstacles persist, such as dealing with high-dimensional data and the risk of overfitting, necessitating fresh approaches to improve accuracy and real-world applicability.Methods: In response to these challenges, we propose BCED-Net, which stands for Breast Cancer Ensemble Diagnosis Network. This innovative framework leverages transfer learning and the extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) classifier on the Breast Cancer RSNA dataset. Our methodology involved feature extraction using pre-trained models—namely, Resnet50, EfficientnetB3, VGG19, Densenet121, and ConvNeXtTiny—followed by the concatenation of the extracted features. Our most promising configuration combined features extracted from deep convolutional neural networks—namely Resnet50, EfficientnetB3, and ConvNeXtTiny—that were classified using the XGBoost classifier.Results: The ensemble approach demonstrated strong overall performance with an accuracy of 0.89. The precision, recall, and F1-score values, which were all at 0.86, highlight a balanced trade-off between correctly identified positive instances and the ability to capture all actual positive samples.Conclusion: BCED-Net represents a significant leap forward in addressing persistent issues such as the high dimensionality of features and the risk of overfitting.
Mechanical Properties of Newly Developed Flowable Composite Derived from Rice Husk at Different Monomer Ratios
Authors:   Unit of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, MALAYSIA, Johari Yanti
Published: September 2024

An ideal flowable composite (FC) requires good mechanical properties to fulfill its role as a dental restorative material and ensure durability and clinical efficacy, with these properties being influenced by different monomer ratios. The study aimed to evaluate the mechanical properties of the newly developed FC on Vickers hardness, flexural strength, and flexural modulus at different monomer ratios. The newly developed FC employed nanohybrid silica from rice husk and zirconia as fillers, and the ratio of urethane dimethacrylate to triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (UDMA:TEGDMA) at 20:80, 30:70, 50:50, 60:40, 80:20 and 90:10 as monomers. Filtek Supreme Ultra Flowable Restorative, Revolution Formula 2, and G-aenial Universal Flo served as control groups. The data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA with post-hoc Bonferroni test. Generally, the higher UDMA ratio in the newly developed FCs exhibited higher mechanical properties. All newly developed FCs demonstrated a significant decrease in Vickers hardness than control groups. The flexural strength values at ratios of 50:50, 60:40, 80:20, and 90:10 were comparable with control groups and passed the International Organization for Standardization 4049 requirement. Meanwhile, the flexuralmodulus of the newly developed FC at the ratio of 90:10 was comparable to Revolution Formula 2. In summary, the differences in monomer ratios affect the mechanical properties of the newly developed FCs. The improved mechanical properties at ratios of 80:20 and 90:10 could potentially substitute sustainable dental restorative materials, subjected to further investigations.
Drug resistance in breast cancer
Authors: Madnoorkar Nagesh , Jain Rahul , Sapate Rahul , Bhamra Gagandip Singh , Thakare Pooja
Published: September 2024

Objective: The obstacle of resistance throughout breast cancer treatment leads to failure of therapy and progress in the disease. Current developments in our knowledge of the molecular pathways behind resistance to therapies in breast cancer will be covered in this brief review.
Materials and methods: The presented data in this review is gathered from multiple sources such as clinical observations (information about how patients react to systemic treatments), experimental models (data gathered from in vitro and in vivo drug resistance simulation framework), review of genetic alterations and epigenetic changes that contribute to resistance is done through genomic and epigenetic studies. The drug resistance mechanisms: target mutations, novel signaling pathways, modifications to the tumor microenvironment, emerging biomarkers, genetic and epigenetic modifications (targeted gene mutations, modifications in drug transporter expression, activation of signaling pathways).
Conclusion: Ongoing investigations are essential for identifying successful approaches to combat drug resistance in breast cancer. The process of refinement of combining medicines, development of novel targeted treatments, and research into mechanisms that limit drug transport are among the areas of focus.
Investigating the factors affecting the intention to adopt smart electricity meters in Indian households
Authors: Naushad Mohammad , Ali Imran
Published: September 2024

Smart electric meters play a pivotal role in making energy systems decarbonized and automating the energy system. Smart electric meters denote huge business opportunities for both public and private companies. Utility players can manage the electricity demand more efficiently whereas customers can monitor and control the electricity bill through the adoption of smart electric meters. The study examines the factors affecting the adoption intention of smart electric meters in Indian households. This study draws a roadmap that how utility providers and customers can improve the smart electric meters adoption. The study has five independent variables (performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, environmentalism, and hedonic motivation) and one dependent variable (adoption intention). The sample size for the study is four hundred and sixty-two respondents from Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). The data was analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM). The results of this study have confirmed that performance expectancy, environmentalism, and social influence have a significant impact on the intention of adopting smart electric meters. Therefore, utility providers can improve their strategies to attract more customers to adopt smart electric meters by focusing more on the performance of smart electric meters and by making them environmentally friendly. This research offers meaningful insights to both customers and utility providers to make energy systems decarbonized and control energy consumption.
¿Acaso si Dios no existe todo está permitido? Dostoyevski, la moral sartreana, la esperanza frankleana y el recuerdo de las víctimas
Authors: Tejeda Barros Antonia
Published: September 2024

¿Es posible una moral sin Dios (Jean-Paul Sartre) o con un dios que existe en una dimensión suprahumana (Viktor Frankl)? La famosa "cita" de Dostoyevski ("Si Dios no existe, todo está permitido") no fue escrita así por Dostoyevski. El Holocausto, como punto de inflexión e interrupción en la historia, la filosofía y la teología, abre nuevos interrogantes "después" de Auschwitz. En el presente artículo discuto la moral sartreana y la frankleana, analizando la famosa "cita" de Dostoyevski y preguntándome si acaso una moral con un dios ausente es capaz de prevenir futuras barbaries.
La metáfora como antecedente del enfoque semiótico-material de Haraway
Authors: Massacese María Julieta
Published: September 2024

En este artículo, se explora el rol de las metáforas en la investigación científica en el primer libro de Donna Haraway, Cristales, tejidos y campos, de 1976. Aunque sus aportes posteriores han sido reconocidos como constituyentes de los enfoques semiótico-materiales, este análisis se enfoca en su primer libro, que ha recibido escasa atención. La propuesta es interrogar, en dicho trabajo, el lugar de la metáfora en el análisis de la historia de la ciencia, bajo la hipótesis de que allí se encuentra un antecedente del enfoque semiótico-material que sentó las bases para desarrollos posteriores.
Entre la exclusión educativa y las políticas públicas. Alfabetización e inclusión en la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. Argentina
Authors: Pulice Silvia Susana
Published: September 2024

En este artículo se exponen algunas conclusiones de la Investigación - acción realizada en escuelas de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (CABA), República Argentina (2023). La investigación se propuso hallar una posible articulación entre las condiciones didácticas e institucionales y el avance de los aprendizajes. Se trabajó sobre un universo de trece escuelas primarias de gestión estatal de “Bajo Desempeño” (EBD) de la Ciudad. Para ello se realizó una intervención en dos dimensiones. Desde una dimensión micro, acompañando y asesorando las prácticas docentes en cada escuela, analizando recursos disponibles, participando en reuniones con docentes para problematizar la enseñanza, realizando un relevamiento minucioso de los saberes en relación con la lectura y escritura de los y las estudiantes, y también dotando de recursos materiales y humanos en las situaciones que lo requerían. Por otro lado, y desde una dimensión macro, discutiendo junto a las autoridades de la jurisdicción políticas educativas y repensando estructuras institucionales teniendo en cuenta el contexto sociocultural en el que se desarrolla el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. 
Esta investigación se enmarca en una política educativa del Ministerio de Educación de CABA, Alfabetización para la Inclusión (API), que articula la intervención en las escuelas estatales mediante Dispositivos para la Intensificación de la Enseñanza (DIE) en un abordaje de corresponsabilidad junto a los propios actores que hacen a la Escuela, para problematizar la alfabetización y visibilizar trayectorias escolares en riesgo. A partir de ello se establecen acuerdos sobre distintas acciones que potencien la enseñanza para que efectivamente promuevan avances en los aprendizajes de los y las estudiantes.   
A partir de la investigación acción, se logró resignificar la tarea de los programas de acción focalizada que se implementaron en la jurisdicción hace ya más de veinte años.
Acompañamiento en el espacio de práctica Preprofesional de la formación de magisterio y educación física de Uruguay. Una construcción colectiva
Authors: Rodríguez Aguirre Alejandra , Morales Valero Manuel
Published: September 2024

En este artículo se presentan hallazgos preliminares que resultan de una investigación sobre la práctica preprofesional realizada en dos instituciones educativas de Uruguay. El objetivo del estudio se enfoca en las necesidades y dificultades que presentan los acompañantes en los procesos de práctica docente y que impactan o afectan en la guía y acompañamiento del desarrollo de la misma. La detección de dichas necesidades al interior de las instituciones permitió visualizar y comprender estas problemáticas en el contexto real donde son producidas. Se trata de una indagación de corte cualitativo  y la técnica de recolección de datos empleada es la entrevista semiestructurada. Los datos obtenidos permiten evaluar las necesidades reales de los docentes y contrastarlas con los requerimientos institucionales de la formación docente del país. A partir de los aportes surgidos de los datos y su posterior análisis, se hizo un diagnóstico de la realidad educativa, el cual posibilita dar continuidad a la indagación.
Oficios para vivir
Authors: Sierra Nieto J. Eduardo
Published: September 2024

En algo más de setenta páginas, acompañadas de unas cuantas fotografías tomadas por amigas y amigos, Mari Carmen Díez Navarro comparte hasta cincuenta poemas que nos invitan a considerar lo cotidiano con otras luces y a otros ritmos. Poemas que, quizás, nos reconcilien con la palabra oficio.
La moral kantiana frente al problema de la pobreza económica: un esbozo del deber moral para ayudar a los más necesitados
Authors: Mendoza Orea Alan Abdiel
Published: September 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objeto de estudio la pobreza económica a partir del pensamiento moral de Immanuel Kant. Para tal propósito, se analizan elementos de su moral pura a priori y su moral impura a priori o ética material, con el objetivo de matizar el supuesto formalismokantiano y demostrar que la necesidad de los más necesitados no es ajena a la propuesta moral kantiana. Este abordaje aporta nuevos elementos, que obligan a repensar la tesis según la cual la moral kantiana consiste únicamente en una moral del deber por el deber, una moraldesencarnada que, por tanto, se muestra del todo ajena a nuestras particularidades. En esta configuración, conceptos como los de dignidad, deber de beneficencia, deber de simpatía, creatividad moral y ética material, hacen cada vez más visible la necesidad de indagar sobre una moral kantiana que oriente frente a problemas que aquejan gravemente a la humanidad.
Effect of D,L methionine and ammonium chloride on urine acidification, urinary fractional excretion of calcium, and blood bicarbonate in clinically healthy goats
Authors: Neal Casey E. , Grissett Gretchen P. , Fleming Sherrill , Wills Robert W. , Woolums Amelia R.
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

Urinary acidification with ammonium chloride (AC) for urolith dissolution is a common treatment for goats with urolithiasis. Studies have reported increased fractional excretion of calcium (FECa) following AC administration, which could increase calcium-based urolithiasis. D,L methionine (MET) may result in similar acidification with less calcium excretion.

OBJECTIVE

To compare the effects of orally administered MET and AC on urine and blood pH, FECa, and blood HCO3- concentrations in male goats.

METHODS

Prospective, randomized, crossover study. 12 healthy, 5-to-6-month-old Boer-cross wethers were administered 200 mg/kg of AC or MET orally for 14 days with a 7-day washout period between trials. Venous blood and urine samples were collected every 2 days. The effects of treatment and treatment day on urine and blood pH, HCO3-, and FECa were assessed using linear mixed models.

RESULTS

Ammonium chloride and MET lowered least squares means (LSM) urine pH on day 6 (LSM, 7.49; 95% CI, 6.44 to 8.54), 8 (LSM, 7.78; 95% CI, 6.73 to 8.83), and 10 (LSM, 7.53; 95% CI, 6.49 to 8.58) when compared to day 0 (LSM, 8.23; 95% CI, 7.18 to 9.28). Some goats’ urine indicated acidification (pH < 7.0) in the first phase of the trial; however, for the entire trial, a significant treatment effect was not detected on urine pH, blood pH, blood HCO3- or log10 FECa.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Ammonium chloride and MET acidified urine of some goats. Dietary cation-anion difference should be considered when treating healthy goats to acidify their urine.
Processes of Erosion on Steep Slopes of Oahu, Hawaii
Authors: White Sidney Edward
Published: September 2024

The small particles of weathered rock debris derived from the lava flows and associated pyroclastic rocks of the Koolau Range, Oahu, Hawaii, are transported from the mountain slopes of the Range to the main streams below by the processes of soil flow and soil creep. The particles are moved slowly and progressively down through the ravines and across the cliffs of the leeward theater-like valleys, and over talus-veneered bedrock slopes to the valley floors. The occasional mud flows that break out through the forest vegetation contribute to the soil flow Variegated patches of old thick soil, maturely developed soil, youthful thin soil, or bare bedrock on the 70-80 degree slopes at the head of one leeward theater-like valley are considered evidence of avalanching and are important in the recession of these steep slopes. A cycle of recurrent sliding is suggested, similar to that postulated by Freise for steep slopes in the Brazilian tropical forests. This cycle includes the development of soil on the 70-80 degree bedrock slopes with the establishment and growth of plants, eventual soil exhaustion after maximum use, instability induced by rainfall, and avalanching with exposure of the bedrock again.
Dr. Max Blanckenhorn (1861-1947)
Authors: Said Rushdi
Published: September 2024

Max Blanckenhorn (1861-1947), German-born geologist, is noted for his contributions to the geology of Egypt and the Near East. A selected bibliography of his most important works is given.
Pleistocene Geology and Paleontology of the Talara Region, Northwest Peru
Authors: Lemon R. R. H. , Churcher C. S.
Published: September 2024

Richly fossiliferous marine deposits of Pleistocene age are associated with three major erosion surfaces in the Talara region of northwestern Peru. The fauna, geomorphology, and geologic history of the deposits are described in detail. A terrestrial vertebrate fauna from tar seep deposits on the oldest surface is compared with those of Carolinian deposits of Ecuador and the La Brea (California) deposits. The climate represented by these deposits is essentially similar to that of the present day.
Metamorphic Aragonite in the Glaucophane Schists of Cazadero, California
Authors: Coleman R. G. , Lee D. E.
Published: September 2024

Metamorphic aragonite is the dominant polymorph of CaCO 3 within concordant and discordant carbonate-rich lenses and veins in the glaucophane schist belt exposed along Ward Creek, Cazadero, California. This schist sequence is part of a larger metamorphic belt within the Franciscan Formation of Jurassic and Cretaceous age. Petrofabric study shows that the fabric element of the aragonite marbles is compatible with the lineation of the enclosing schists. A careful chemical, optical, and X-ray study of 4 purified aragonite specimens shows that this metamorphic aragonite conforms in every respect with the physical properties recorded from aragonite. The mineral is biaxial negative, 2V approximately 18 degrees , alpha = 1.530 + or - .001, beta = 1.680 + or - .002, and gamma = 1.685 + or - .001. A maximum of 1.26 molecular percent SrCO 3 was found by chemical analysis. The presence of aragonite as a metamorphic mineral within these glaucophane schists suggests that the pressure and temperature conditions for this facies may be unique. Experimental work on the inversion of calcite to aragonite has shown that aragonite is the stable high pressure polymorph of CaCO 3 ; the formation of aragonite in the glaucophane schists indicates that pressures greater than 4000 bars prevailed during metamorphism. Tectonic stresses developed during the formation of the glaucophane schists may have increased the pressure considerably above the lithostatic load pressure and promoted the stable formation of aragonite marbles.
Modeling the Tourism Market Behavior Based on Discrete Equilibrium Models “Supply – Price – Demand”
Authors: Novakivskyi Ihor , Kulyniak Ihor , Dziurakh Yurii , Ohinok Solomiya , Ukrainets Lilia
Published: September 2024

The work is devoted to the modeling of the behavior of the tourism market in the conditions of a supply random lag, distributed according to normal and uniform distribution laws. The behavior of dependences on the tourist market of supply and demand on the price is considered. The modeling of the behavior of the tourism market was carried out using a market dynamic model in the plane of variables “supply – price – demand” taking into account the interests of different groups of consumers, primarily from the point of view of pricing. The delay between changes in supply and demand volumes is taken into account using a Cobweb model. To test this method, information was collected on family expenses when traveling abroad (outbound tourism, tourist vacations lasting 7-15 days) by surveying the employees of 38 travel organizations as of 2021. Three segments of the tourism market are identified: low ($2000 − 4000), medium ($4000 − 12000), and VIP-segment ($12,000 − 20,000). The analysis of the modeling results showed that the behavior of tourists of different segments can significantly influence the market dynamics. The use of a Cobweb model allowed for determining the level of stability of tourist behavior and assessing the possibility of consumer migration from one segment to another. Sensitivity to price changes and response to new offers from different segments can be different, which is important for determining pricing strategies, marketing, and the development of new tourism products.
From Administrative Price to Market Value of Real Estate. The Evolution of the Valuation System in Poland
Authors: Źróbek Sabina , Renigier-Biłozor Małgorzata , Źróbek Ryszard
Published: September 2024

The article applies the method of historical research, using a temporal perspective dating back to 1985, to trace the evolution of market valuation principles for real estate in Poland. These principles evolved similarly to those in many other post-socialist countries, influenced by political and socio-economic transformations and the resulting list of objectives for which these values became essential. The changing legal regulations allowing for the emergence and development of a free real estate market played a decisive role in this process. It was also a period of preparing real estate valuation professionals to meet these requirements. Today, the methodology of valuation, under increasing pressure from various real estate market entities and the rapid advancement of intelligent data collection and processing technologies, is undergoing further evolution. In many countries, including Poland, lively discussions and disputes are ongoing regarding the legal authorization of statistical tools and automated valuation models in valuation practice. These possibilities are being considered particularly in the context of mass property valuations for tax purposes. The methodology involves the analysis of Polish legal provisions, foreign literature, and documents proving the gradual marketization of valuation principles.
Robustness of the Logistic Strategy Framework in Post-COVID-19 Environment: An Empirical Study of Indian Enterprises
Authors: Kara Ali , Spillan John E. , Prasad Shyam S.
Published: September 2024

Although testing the Bowersox and Daugherty (B&D) (1987) typology in international markets have provided valuable insights into the model’s relevance in logistics, literature has not re-examined the B&D model’s effectiveness during the post-pandemic business environments. The current research examines the robustness of the B&D logistics strategy framework during the post-COVID-19 Indian market environment. Using a structured questionnaire, the data for this study (n=372) was collected from the executives whose main job responsibility was related to distribution/logistics decisions in micro and small-sized (MSEs) manufacturers in India. Based on the conceptual relationships identified in the B&D typology, we used structural equation modeling to test the study hypotheses. Results show that overall logistics strategy comprised of three strategic priorities positively influences firms’ competitive responsiveness through the logistics coordination effectiveness and customer service commitment route, supporting the robustness of the model in the post COVID-19 environment. Effective logistics strategy does not occur in isolation. Emphasis in coordination and customer service must occur for a well thought out logistics strategy (process, market, and information orientation) to improve organizational competitive responsiveness in the context of Indian MSEs. This study contributes to the literature by providing empirical support for the validity and the robustness of the B&D logistics strategy model during the post COVID-19 environment in an emerging market.
Analysis and Classification of Corporate Fraud Based on the Literature and Investigated Cases in Romania
Authors: Capraş Isabella Lucuţ , Achim Monica Violeta
Published: September 2024

Corporate fraud has become increasingly common and sophisticated in today’s complex economic world, and a variety of strategies for perpetrating fraud have arisen. Financial fraud has various negative implications in the corporate sector since it reduces efficiency and undermines confidence and loyalty among all stakeholders. In this context, the aim of this article is to identify the various types of corporate fraud by describing and categorizing them based on the motivation and purpose for which they are committed; additionally, different types of corporate financial crimes were examined in a case study for Romania. Data for this study were gathered from past research on the subject as well as other national databases on financial crime. Tax evasion, financial statement manipulation, and bankruptcy fraud to deceive financial data users are among the various types of fraud examined. Financial fraud in organizations is a continually changing topic. The findings suggest that corporate fraud must be prevented at multiple levels, including corporate governance, internal control and external regulation. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge on corporate fraud and can be utilized as a resource by managers and regulators looking to better understand fraud and strengthen governance and internal control systems.
Determinant Factor Analysis of Financial Performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with Social Capital as a Moderating Variable During COVID-19 in Aceh, Indonesia
Authors: Raihani Raihani , Iskandar Muda , Prihatin Lumbanraja , Hendra Raza
Published: September 2024

This study analyzes the problem factors affecting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) performance with social capital variables. The problems are related to developing MSMEs’ financial and non-financial performance and are considered inseparable from various internal and external influences. This research is a quantitative-qualitative research with primary data. The utilization of questionnaires and interviews as methods for data collection. The data analysis technique used was a statistical analysis based on partial least squares (PLS). The study’s results found that internal and external factors had a significant positive effect on the financial performance of MSMEs. The E-commerce factors and social capital significantly positively affected the financial performance of MSMEs. However, the colonial capital did not strengthen the relationship between internal variables, external, and E-commerce on the financial performance of MSMEs.
Influence of Personal and Reactive Anxiety on Personality Characteristics, Cognitive Abilities and Performance of Basketball Actions
Authors: Vasilev Julian , Iliev Ilko
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this paper is to establish the possible influence of personal and reactive anxiety on personality characteristics, cognitive abilities and performance of basketball actions of basketball players. An empirical study is conducted with basketball players (which are also students at University of Economics – Varna - UEV) in 2016, playing basketball at the Sports Club at the UEV. To establish the level of effectiveness of the students’ game actions, their performances in 9 meetings (10 units of observation) are recorded. ANOVA is used to determine differences in basketball performance measures for individuals with relatively high levels of anxiety and for individuals with relatively low levels of anxiety. One of the indicators is “personal anxiety” (Q6). Another indicator is available. It is “reactive anxiety” (Q7). PSPP is used to analyze the dataset. The ANOVA test shows that there is a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) in Q21 “Countering a shelter with successful” for the examined two groups of basketball players. The practical significance of the results refers to the effectiveness of the educational and sports process of university students. The novelty of the paper refers to the analysis of personal characteristics of basketball players (such as anxiety) on their performance in action.
Natural Language Processing Methods Application in Defense Budget Analysis
Authors: Zatonatska Tetiana , Kharlamova Ganna , Pakholchuk Vadym , Syzov Alim
Published: September 2024

Transferring to economy 5.0 makes a great emphasis on Artificial Intelligence technologies implementation in civil and military areas. The aim of the article is to model relation between the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense budget programs and strategic goals and tasks. The classical budget analysis methodology is extended with NLP technics. The analysis is performed for defense budget program 2101020 - Ensuring the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, training of personnel and troops, medical support of personnel, military service veterans and their family members, and war veterans. Either TF-IDF or more advanced NLP methods are used along with Python libraries and packages. It is found that some goals intersect with each other by semantic similarity. Despite the lack of data, we build proof of concept machine learning model and proved its effectiveness.
Advokasi dan Tantangan Organisasi Masyarakat Sipil dalam Pembangunan PLTU 3 dan 4 di Nagan Raya
Authors: Aminah Aminah , Hasan Effendi , Muliadi Mus , Ubaidullah Ubaidullah
Published: September 2024

This study examines the role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in responding to the development of Coal-Fired Power Plants (PLTU) 3 and 4 in Nagan Raya Regency, delineating the dynamics between CSOs and the government in the context of energy infrastructure development. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative methodology, this research identifies the social changes and tensions caused by the construction of the power plants, which include increased respiratory disease cases and environmental degradation. The findings indicate that the development of PLTU 3 and 4 has triggered 'Structural Strain' leading to collective community movements, including protests and demands for compensation. Meanwhile, CSOs such as APEL Nagan Raya and YARA Nagan Raya have played significant roles in advocating for environmental and anti-corruption issues. However, the effectiveness of the social movements they initiated remains limited due to the inadequate direct involvement of the impacted community. This study highlights the importance of local leadership and CSOs in addressing the adverse impacts of large-scale infrastructure developments and underscores the necessity of enhancing CSO capabilities and community participation in the development process to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth.AbstrakPenelitian ini mengkaji peran Organisasi Masyarakat Sipil (OMS) dalam menanggapi pembangunan Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Uap (PLTU) 3 dan 4 di Kabupaten Nagan Raya, memaparkan dinamika antara OMS dan pemerintah dalam konteks pembangunan infrastruktur energi. Melalui metode kualitatif deskriptif, penelitian ini mengidentifikasi perubahan sosial dan ketegangan yang ditimbulkan oleh pembangunan PLTU, termasuk peningkatan kasus penyakit pernapasan dan kerusakan lingkungan. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa pembangunan PLTU 3 dan 4 memicu 'Structural Strain' yang menghasilkan gerakan kolektif masyarakat, termasuk protes dan tuntutan kompensasi. Sementara itu, OMS seperti APEL Nagan Raya dan YARA Nagan Raya berperan penting dalam mengadvokasi isu lingkungan dan korupsi, namun efektivitas gerakan sosial yang mereka inisiasi masih terbatas karena kurangnya keterlibatan langsung masyarakat yang terdampak. Penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya peran kepemimpinan lokal dan OMS dalam menangani dampak negatif pembangunan infrastruktur skala besar, serta pentingnya meningkatkan kapasitas OMS dan partisipasi masyarakat dalam proses pembangunan untuk memastikan pertumbuhan yang berkelanjutan dan inklusif.
Economic Dynamics of Urban Fishermen in Muarareja: The Death of Fish Auction Places
Authors: Amanatin Elsa Lutmilarita , Sekarningrum Bintarsih , Supangkat Budiawati
Published: September 2024

This study examines the closure of the Fish Auction Place (TPI) in Muarareja, which was caused by debt agreements between fishermen and fish traders for boat purchases. The closure of the TPI has led to fishermen losing access to a competitive sales platform and becoming dependent on the traders' markets. The research method used was qualitative with a case study approach, through semi-structured interviews, direct observation, and documentation. The research participants included 6 skippers or fishermen who own ships, 5 crew members (ABK), 6 collectors or traders, and 3 mothers who make salted fish around the TPI. Data collection was carried out from June 1 to August 28, 2023. The purpose of the study was to analyze changes in the dynamics of patron-client relationships among fishermen in Muarareja and to examine the economic and social impacts of the closure of the TPI. The results showed that the closure of the TPI changed the mechanism of buying and selling fish to be more closed to patrons (traders), which significantly affected the social and economic dynamics of urban fishermen. Based on these findings, it is recommended to examine the effectiveness of alternative programs such as fishermen's cooperatives or micro-loans, and further research is needed on the revitalization of the TPI to improve the overall welfare of fishermen.  In the context of public policy, it is also necessary to consider strategies that strengthen the capacity of fishermen in facing increasingly complex global economic challenges. This research is expected to provide significant theoretical and practical contributions to the field of sociology, especially economic sociology.