bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Emotional Intelligence of Women Leaders on Organizational Productivity
Authors: M Bhuvaneshwari ,   PhD Research Scholar, K.S. Rangasamy College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Tiruchengode, Namakkal, TamilNadu, K Ramesh
Published: February 2025

The study investigates the emotional intelligence of women leaders in Tamil Nadu, investigating its
implications for organisational productivity. Data is collected directly from women leaders in various
service sectors. Data is collected through structured questionnaires encompassing demographic
profiles, emotional intelligence’s impact on productivity, and strategies for enhancement. The study
employed various analytical methods, including percentage analysis, descriptive statistics, factor
analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, and chi-square test, to analyse the collected data. A
result highlights the statistical significance of gender, age, education, and experience, supporting
a meaningful association between women leaders’ demographics and organisational productivity
awareness. Findings confirm the relationship between emotional intelligence components and
organisational productivity, revealing distinctive factors through factor analysis. The significant
t-statistics affirm variations in leadership style, team dynamics, organisational climate, and
individual performance concerning organisational productivity. It confirms the strategies for
nurturing emotional intelligence in women leaders, emphasising its pivotal role in organisational
effectiveness.
Investigating the Influence of Personal Finance on Impulse Buying: An Evidence from the City of Joy Kolkata
Authors: Banerjee Samrat ,   Assistant Professor, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, Action Area III B, New Town, Kolkata, Adhikari Risav ,   Faculty Member, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, Action Area III B, New Town, Kolkata, Saha Ishika ,   Independent Research Scholar, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, Action Area III B, New Town, Kolkata.
Published: February 2025

Impulse buying leads to spontaneous purchases driven by desire, often resulting in unnecessary
items, overconsumption, and waste accumulation. Consumers should manage their finances
responsibly and make well-informed financial decisions to avoid these issues. This research explores
the association of impulse buying with personal finance. Data was procured through a structured
questionnaire using Google Forms, targeting 210 respondents from Kolkata. The hypothesis posited
that there is no statistically evident relationship between impulse buying and personal finance.
Data was compiled, coded, and analysed using SPSS and Jamovi, with interrelationships between
variables tested using a structural equation model. The study demonstrates that effective financial
management reduces the likelihood of buying on impulses, which is crucial as poor management
of finances negatively impacts an individual’s life. It underscores the need for financial literacy
to prevent impulse purchases that compromise essential needs. The study recommends financial
education courses in schools and colleges to improve financial management and savings habits,
thereby reducing impulse buying.
Unlocking Unified Payment Interface (UPI): Exploring UPI Adoption and Usage among Generation Z
Authors: Sharma Shashank ,   Research Scholar, Himachal Pradesh University Business School, HPU, Summer Hill, Shimla, Chauhan Narender Singh ,   Assistant Professor, Himachal Pradesh University Business School, HPU, Summer Hill, Shimla.
Published: February 2025

The proliferation of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) has profoundly reshaped the digital payment
ecosystem in India. UPI’s emergence has notably enhanced the convenience and accessibility
of digital payments for millions across the nation, concurrently diminishing reliance on cash
transactions. This article aims to investigate how various behavioural factors influence the
behaviour intentions of Generation Z regarding the usage of UPI while also identifying the primary
use cases of UPI for this demographic. Integrating an extended Unified Theory of Acceptance
and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) model with generational cohort theory, this study delves into
the effects of various behavioural factors on Gen Z’s UPI usage behaviour intentions. Data from
308 respondents were collected via Google Forms for analysis. Regression results indicate that
facilitating conditions, habits, social influence, and perceived transaction risk significantly impact
behaviour intentions concerning UPI usage. Additionally, the study reveals that person-to-person
money transfers and online and offline payments are the top UPI cases utilized most among
Generation Z
Analysis of the effectuality of Online Teaching - Learning Process – A Pilot Study
Authors: Johnson Johnsy Mary ,   Research Scholar, Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, Bangalore (A recognised Research Centre of the University of Mysore), NMK Bhatta ,   Dean Research, Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, Bangalore (A recognised Research Centre of the University of Mysore)
Published: February 2025

The entire global learning terrain has seen an important move regarding online knowledge,
especially after the COVID-19 global outbreak. The rise of the internet and qualified personnel
establish the progress and formation of any country’s humanity. To remain viable, an institution
of learning must meet the expectations of the age of technological advances. Recent advances
in technology have raised the standard of contemporary schooling. As a result, reworking
how we provide knowledge and instruction for end individuals is critical to staying pertinent
and maintaining the importance of learning during the current digitising era. The proposed
investigation uses a methodical strategy, combining quantitative data collection to offer an indepth analysis of the impact of online education on students. Research identifies key reasons for
establishing such effectiveness: technologically human and course elements. The framework for
determining effectuality is suggested with perceived satisfaction using the three dimensions listed
above. This pilot study investigates how well they work with online learning methods, focusing
on the statistical aspect of the study, which involved administering a planned questionnaire to
60 participants of different educational environments and degrees to verify the proposed models
for measurement. The Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) assessment was carried out, and
the findings indicate that the models of measurement comply with the pilot study requirements,
namely validity of content, convergence validity, reliability, and discriminant validity. It validates the estimation designs and paves the way for a complete data collection and analysis to verify the proposed model.
ANALYZING THE SOCIOCULTURAL, ECONOMIC, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF DRUG ADDICTION AMONG PATIENTS IN PUNJAB: A STUDY ON CAUSES AND REHABILITATION STRATEGIES
Authors: Mushtaq Muhammad Rizwan , Manzoor Zeeshan , Ali Gulshan , Ansar Mahrukh
Published: February 2025

Background: Punjab, Pakistan faces a severe public health challenge from drug addiction, which impacts individuals across diverse socio-economic backgrounds. This study investigates the sociocultural, economic, and psychological dimensions that contribute to drug addiction and evaluates the effectiveness of current rehabilitation strategies.
Objective: To analyze the prevalence and causes of drug addiction in Punjab and to assess the efficacy of existing rehabilitation measures, aiming to propose integrated strategies for improvement.
Methods: Employing a qualitative approach, this research utilized in-depth semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and observational field notes. A purposive sampling technique was used to gather data from 25 participants, including recovering addicts, their family members, healthcare professionals, and rehabilitation staff. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify significant patterns in addiction triggers, treatment challenges, and recovery experiences.
Results: The study found that 90% of drug addicts initiated use due to peer influence and family dysfunction. Economic hardships, such as unemployment and poverty, were identified in 80% of cases as direct factors pushing individuals towards substance abuse. Psychological factors like depression and anxiety were prevalent in 85% of the addicts. Rehabilitation programs were noted to have a high relapse rate of 70%, with challenges including the affordability of treatment and insufficient long-term psychological support.
Conclusion: The findings underscore the necessity for comprehensive rehabilitation programs that integrate mental health care, economic support, and community reintegration strategies. This study recommends substantial policy reforms, enhanced mental health services, the establishment of vocational training programs, and increased awareness campaigns to address the multifaceted nature of drug addiction in Punjab.
COMPARISON OF BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL IN PRETERM AND FULL-TERM BABIES IN 1ST 48 HOURS OF LIFE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: Siddiquee Nida , Aqsa Faiz  , Abdul Rehman Akram  , Amir Jalal
Published: February 2025

Background: Neonatal glucose regulation is crucial for early metabolic adaptation, particularly in the first 48 hours of life when the transition from intrauterine to extrauterine environments occurs. Preterm neonates, due to their underdeveloped metabolic pathways, limited glycogen reserves, and increased energy demands, are at a higher risk of hypoglycemia, which can lead to severe neurological complications if untreated. Understanding the differences in blood glucose levels between preterm and full-term neonates is essential for optimizing clinical management and improving neonatal outcomes in tertiary care settings.
Objective: To compare blood glucose levels in preterm and full-term neonates during the first 48 hours of life in a tertiary care hospital.
Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Department of Pediatrics, Sughra Shafi Medical Complex, Narowal, from February 20, 2023, to August 20, 2023. A total of 120 neonates were included, with an equal distribution of 60 preterm and 60 full-term newborns. Inclusion criteria consisted of neonates admitted to the NICU during the study period, classified as preterm (<37 weeks of gestation) or full-term (≥37 weeks). Exclusion criteria included major congenital anomalies and metabolic disorders. Blood glucose levels were measured using validated point-of-care glucose monitoring devices at predefined intervals over 48 hours. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS version 27.0, with a significance level set at p<0.05.
Results: Preterm neonates exhibited significantly lower blood glucose levels than full-term neonates across all time points (p<0.05). Mean glucose levels at birth were 49.4 ± 17.7 mg/dL in full-term neonates and 43.1 ± 15.1 mg/dL in preterm neonates (p=0.038). Hypoglycemia (<35 mg/dL) was significantly more prevalent in preterm neonates (43.3%) than in full-term neonates (18.3%) (p=0.003). Low birth weight (LBW <2.5 kg) was observed in 36.4% of hypoglycemic full-term neonates and 57.7% of hypoglycemic preterm neonates (p=0.007). Blood glucose levels were significantly lower in LBW neonates (65.3 ± 13.1 mg/dL) than in normal birth weight neonates (72.6 ± 14.8 mg/dL) (p=0.005).
Conclusion: This study highlights significant differences in blood glucose regulation between preterm and full-term neonates, emphasizing the heightened risk of hypoglycemia in preterm and LBW newborns. These findings underscore the importance of close glucose monitoring and timely interventions to optimize neonatal metabolic outcomes.
PHENOTYPIC AND GENOTYPIC INSIGHTS: ISOLATION OF PROTEUS MIRABILIS FROM BURN WOUNDS INFECTIONS
Authors: Shan Fazal , Rafiq Tayyaba , Khan Amanullah , Shaikh Abdul Rehman Khalil , Ishfaq Sumaia , Anwar Ayesha
Published: February 2025

Background: Proteus mirabilis is a Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic pathogen frequently implicated in burn wound infections. Its ability to form biofilms, produce virulence enzymes such as urease, and acquire antimicrobial resistance genes contributes to its persistence and pathogenicity. The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) P. mirabilis strains, particularly those resistant to β-lactam antibiotics, presents a significant clinical challenge. Identifying resistance mechanisms is crucial for improving therapeutic strategies and mitigating antimicrobial resistance in burn care settings.
Objective: This study aimed to characterize the phenotypic and genotypic resistance mechanisms of P. mirabilis isolated from burn wound infections, with a particular focus on multidrug resistance and β-lactam resistance genes.
Methods: Ethical approval (Approval Certificate #14/2022) was obtained, and informed consent was secured from all participants at Children Hospital Lahore. A total of 80 wound swab samples were collected from burn patients. Bacterial identification was performed using standard microbiological techniques following Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines. DNA extraction was conducted using the Miniprep bacterial DNA extraction kit, followed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect resistance genes, including blaTEM and blaCTX-M. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Statistical correlations between resistance patterns and patient demographics, including age, gender, and clinical severity, were analyzed using SPSS version 22.
Results: Out of 80 samples, 45 (56.2%) P. mirabilis isolates were identified. Phenotypic analysis showed that 75.0% of isolates exhibited multidrug resistance, with marked resistance to β-lactams (71.1%). Ampicillin resistance was observed in 69.0%, while cephalosporin resistance was noted in 64.4%. Genotypic analysis confirmed the presence of blaTEM in 65.0% and blaCTX-M in 60.0% of isolates, demonstrating a strong correlation between genetic determinants and observed resistance profiles (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Multidrug-resistant P. mirabilis is prevalent in burn wound infections, with β-lactam resistance being particularly concerning. The study underscores the need for alternative therapeutic options, improved antimicrobial stewardship, and continuous surveillance to combat the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance in burn care units.
Doctrine sociale de l’Église et développement : regard actualisé sur quelques encycliques majeures
Authors:   Université Catholique de l’Afrique de L’Ouest. Unité Universitaire à Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), KPODA Mwinniakpèon Victorien
Published: February 2025

Cette contribution vise à montrer comment la question du développement humain intégral pour lequel l’Organisation Catholique pour le Développement Économique et Sociale (OCADES-Caritas Burkina) s’est engagée depuis 25 ans s’enracine dans la tradition de la doctrine sociale de l’Église. À cet effet, six encycliques majeures ont fait l’objet d’une analyse de contenu : Populorum progressio (Paul VI, 1967), Sollicitudo rei socialis (1987) et Centesimus annus (1991) de Jean Paul II, Deus Caritas est (2005) et Caritas in veritate (2009) de Benoît XVI, Laudato si’ de François (2015). Ce corpus est choisi sur la base de deux critères : avoir pour thème le développement, et être situé à un moment charnière, marquant le passage à une époque. La grille de lecture prend en compte trois idées forces tirées de Populorum progressio, à savoir le droit/devoir pour l’Église d’intervenir en matière de développement, la mondialisation de la question sociale et e développement comme nouveau nom de la paix. Les orientations du magistère sur ces trois thématiques constituent de précieux repères pour l’action de l’OCADES Caritas Burkina, qui amorce une ère de maturité dans un contexte social complexe et en crise multiforme.
. La construction d’une page avec WEBDEV
Authors:   Université Félix HOUPHOUËT-BOIGNY (Côte d’Ivoire), KOUASSI Kpa Yao Raoul
Published: February 2025

PC SOFT oriente plus HFSQL, une base de données universelle vers WINDEV et s’appuie plus longuement sur le WLangage pour WEBDEV. Nous pensons qu’il faut reconsidérer l’apport considérable de HFSQL à WEBDEV. La puissance inégalée de HFSQL, fait aussi la force de WEBDEV dans la construction des pages web cross-plateformes. C’est par la puissance de HFSQL que WEBDEV pourra gagner du terrain au lieu de laisser toute la place à WordPress qui est basée sur MySQL qui n’a pas la puissance de HFSQL et qui reste la base de données la plus populaire. Si WEBDEV veut s’universaliser dans la construction des pages web, PC SOFT devrait rendre accessible WEBDEV en libéralisant les processus des codes à un grand nombre de développeurs, surtout que HFSQL mérite toute l’attention au cœur du Web. Ainsi, par la méthodologie de la programmation procédurale, saisissable aux nouveaux développeurs, nous montrons les subtilités intuitives de WEBDEV appuyé par HFSQL et le WLangage. La force de WEBDEV dans la construction d’une page web, illustrée ici dans l’exemple d’une page web d’un journal, permet au développeur d’y parvenir seul et de s’en servir intuitivement dans d’autres projets en privilégiant les liens étroits entre HFSQL, le WLangage et WEBDEV.
L’exigence de scientificité, un défi de développement durable en Afrique
Authors:   Université Félix HOUPHOUËT-BOIGNY (Côte d’Ivoire), SORO Torna , TIÉNÉ Baboua ,   Université Félix HOUPHOUËT-BOIGNY (Côte d’Ivoire)
Published: February 2025

Dans les pays africains en développement, la question du développement durable est encore un défi pour tous, et surtout pour les gouvernements qui doivent faire face aux manques ou aux insuffisances d’intérêt pour la recherche scientifique. À ce défi s’ajoute celui de l’absence de scientificité de l’action politique dans les plans d’action en vue du développement durable. Pour parvenir au développement durable, il faut faire face aux défis persistants par une rupture avec l’action non scientifique qui a conduit à l’échec du développement et privilégier la recherche scientifique dans la conception, l’orientation et l’exécution des programmes de développement durable. La recherche scientifique doit aller au-delà des centres de recherches et s’inviter aussi sur le terrain du développement durable pour les pays en développement. La médiation de la recherche scientifique entre les piliers et les sphères du développement durable est un impératif pour la réalisation du développement durable. Suivant l’analogie des pays développés, l’exigence de scientificité se pose comme une exigence de développement durable pour les pays en développement.
Deep Reinforcement Learning Stock Trading Strategy Optimization Framework Based on TimesNet and Self-Attention Mechanism
Authors: Zhang Huitao , Xu Kaixian , Gan Yunxiang , Xiong Shuguang
Published: February 2025

In the financial market, the design and optimization of stock trading strategies have become a key focus for investors. With the globalization and digitization of markets, traditional trading strategies often struggle to cope with complex market dynamics, especially in environments characterized by high-frequency volatility and multiple influencing factors. Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL), as an emerging intelligent algorithm, has shown potential in complex nonlinear markets by learning and optimizing strategies through interactions with the market environment. However, existing DRL models still face challenges in handling long-term dependencies in time series data and market noise. Therefore, this study proposes a deep reinforcement learning framework based on TimesNet and self-attention mechanisms, aiming to overcome the limitations of traditional methods in time series modeling, complex data feature capturing, and strategy optimization. By integrating the multi-scale feature extraction capability of TimesNet with the global dependency capturing advantages of self-attention mechanisms, this research seeks to enhance the intelligence level and trading effectiveness of stock trading strategies, thereby providing investors with more adaptive decision support.
MDD-based Domain Adaptation Algorithm for Improving the Applicability of the Artificial Neural Network in Vehicle Insurance Claim Fraud Detection
Authors: Wilson Alan , Ma Jiahuai
Published: February 2025

Insurance fraud detection is a critical task for insurance companies, as fraudulent claims result in financial losses and increased premiums for honest policyholders. Traditional fraud detection methods rely on rule-based approaches and manual investigation, which are limited in their ability to adapt to evolving fraud patterns. In this study, we propose a novel approach using an artificial neural network (ANN) combined with Margin Disparity Discrepancy (MDD)-based domain adaptation to improve the generalization ability of fraud detection models across different datasets. We first preprocess the data by applying K-Means clustering to segment source and target domains based on distribution differences. We then compare multiple machine learning models, including decision trees, random forests, k-nearest neighbors, and gradient-boosted decision trees, finding that ANN achieves the best performance. To further enhance generalizability, we introduce MDD-based domain adaptation, aligning feature distributions between the source and target domains. Experimental results demonstrate that the adapted ANN significantly improves fraud detection accuracy, achieving a higher F1-score and recall while reducing the false negative rate. These findings highlight the effectiveness of domain adaptation in addressing distributional shifts in fraud detection, making the proposed model a promising solution for real-world insurance fraud detection systems.
Perancangan Sistem Rekomendasi Pemantauan Studi Mahasiswa Dengan Metode K-Means
Authors: Hassolthine Cian Ramadhona , Nugroho Catur , Mekeng Ambros Magnus Rudolf
Published: February 2025

Sistem rekomendasi merupakan perangkat lunak dan teknik memberikan saran agar dapat digunakan oleh pengguna. Pemantauan kinerja studi mahasiswa merupakan kegiatan yang dilakukan untuk mengetahui hasil yang telah dicapai oleh mahasiswa dalam proses tegorikan oleh Educational Data Mining (EDM). Dalam penelitian ini kami melakukan pemodelan proses pemantauan kinerja belajar mahasiswa dengan Metode K-Means dan peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran. Hasil dari Metode K-Means adalah clustering dari data nilai teori UTS dan teori nilai UAS dengan parameter eps = 5 dan minPts = 5 untuk penggerombolankan nilai data. Dengan metode K-Means dapat menghasilkan rekomendasi yang optimal.
Prediksi Saham Dengan Indikator CCI Dan RSI Berbasis Machine Learning
Authors: Nugroho Catur , Hassolthine Cian Ramadhona , Sahara Riad
Published: February 2025

Perlunya analisa dalam memilih emiten saham merupakan hal yang perlu dipelajari, pentingnya memprediksi dengan machine learning dapat mengetahui adanya kemungkinan dalam kenaikan dan penurunan pada satu waktu, pentingnya mencermati sinyal jual atau beli ini dengan mengunakan indikator akan membantu dalam akurasi guna menurunkan tingkat kekeliruan dalam suatu prediksi. Ada 5 saham pada indek JII yang dijadikan contoh penelitian dalam 3 tahun pasca pandemic covid yang mengalami kinerja yang sangat baik. Perlunya dalam menganalia nilai saham dengan indikator RSI dan CCI menunjukkan, nilai CCI tinggi dibandingkan RSI, dan CCI mengindikasikan zona overbought dan oversold. Hasil yang diperoleh dengan Multi-Layer Percepton dan 2 indikator yang digunakan menunjukkan rasio keuntung dan resiko kerugian, Sinyal naik dan turun dapat digunakan untuk memutuskan dalam melakukan aksi dalam sinyal beli dan sinyal jual pada saham HRUM Sinyal Buy, BRIS Sinyal Buy, BUMI Sinyal Down, ITMG Sinyal Buy, ANTAM Sinyal Buy.
Elsewheres of Desire: Indian Cinematic Landscapes as Spaces of Transition
Authors: Mukherjee Debjani
Published: February 2025

Contemporary Indian popular cinema has undergone a radical thematic and aesthetic shift with the arrival of the multiplex as a cinematic exhibition space. The multiplex first appeared in India in 1997, its spaces becoming entwined with the narrative of the urban transformation of India’s metropolitan cities in the image of global urban spaces. The multiplex screen too has become an extension of this desire for transformation, its cinematic space charged with the frisson of an expanded geographical imagination. This psychogeography of an elsewhere that appears on multiplex screens thus opens up a spatial imaginary that is composite of a more expansive terrain of possibilities, enabling us to see where “we” are not. This paper examines two films, Shanghai (2012) and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD) (2011), exploring the contrasting ways in which they frame and narrativize their respective landscapes to unfold this desire of an elsewhere. Shanghai is set in the fictitious city of Bharat Nagar in contemporary India, its narrative revolving around the desire to rebuild Bharat Nagar into another Shanghai, while ZNMD, with its protagonists on a road trip, is set mostly in Spain. Shanghai and Spain may be real places with geographical markers, but they are also elsewheres, their locatedness in reality fueling their potency as topographies of the mind. This paper explores how the spaces of Shanghai and ZNMD—one desolate and marginal, and the other transfused with movement and vitality—are spaces of potentiality, functioning as doorways to the imagined, offering in their affective potency the opportunity of transformation.
Ghana’s Trokosi Case: Contestations between Cultural Relativism and Universalism
Authors: Agyemang Danielle
Published: February 2025

The study herein sheds light on Trokosi, a traditional practice in Ghana and its surrounding countries in West Africa, which is widely believed to violate the rights of girls by condemning them to a life of servitude in fetish shrines to “atone for the sins of their family members” (International Needs UK 1). Though the practice and its impact are considered very important in addressing the rights of girls and women, they are under-researched. This paper presents key issues associated with the practice of Trokosi and analyzes the cultural relativism and universality debates, which posit that culture is fluid and ever evolving. It concludes that culture has the potential to adapt to new values and norms, including practices that safeguard the human rights of girls and women.
I (can’t) See You: Politics of in/visibility in the Writings of Ishtiyaq Shukri
Authors: Raza Iqra
Published: February 2025

This paper seeks to study the shift in representation of the Muslim body (within the context of War on Terror) from figuration of an embodied autonomous subjectivity to a disembodied one haunting through the remnants of its presence, via a close textual analysis of Ishtiyaq Shukri’s novels The Silent Minaret (2005) and I See You (2014). The paper seeks to explore the notions of power and resistance that inform Shukri’s concerns wherein spectrality operates both as a mode of resistance against surveillance mechanisms and as the culmination of the neo-colonial Empire’s necropolitics. It will particularly explore the implications of spectrality for bodies located within the neo-colonial epistemological project that reduces the status of the ‘othered subject’ to that of an object. Conceptualizing spectrality as the dominant mode of the post 9/11 novels, the paper engages with Derrida’s work on mourning in relation to specters which call attention to the anomaly that plagues the present and, in doing so, offers a new paradigm for an understanding of the post 9/11 Muslim experience.
Love, Justice and Catholic Social Teaching in Pope Benedict XVI’s Deus Caritas Est
Authors: Hirsh John C.
Published: February 2025

In 2005 Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed the Encyclical Deus Caritas Est that
powerfully addressed the importance of the Roman Catholic Church’s
teaching on social justice, and taught that it is rooted in Caritas, the love
that binds all human beings together in respect and in love. In 2007 the
encyclical was attacked by the Asian liberation theologian Fr. Tissa
Balasuriya (1924-2013), who argued carefully that the teaching Pope
Benedict had proclaimed, as was indifferent to the claims of justice. Such
practices as emerge from Catholic Social teaching are rooted in justice
rather than in love, he insisted, and it is a mistake to confuse one for the
other. Speaking from the point of view of one who has engaged for more
than thirty years in the sort of social justice work that both theologians
address, I argue against identifying Catholic social justice with the
politically based practices that Fr. Balasuriya championed, and point out
that the historically and theologically based teaching that Pope Benedict
taught is vital in sustaining the continuing, informed, and often one-on-one
work that such programs undertake. I conclude that to identify the practice
of Catholic social justice with politics, whether of a left-of-center inclination
or any other, is almost always harmful to its practice, and that both Love
and Justice are necessary for its success.
Ubuntu’ Ethical Perspective and the Global Order
Authors: Ujomu Philip Ogo.
Published: February 2025

The world is increasingly becoming a global village and so
distance and culture as markers of boundaries do not seem to be as
distinctive and effective as before. Should this be a source of worry? Most
human races at different times made efforts to bring humanity together
with varying degrees of success. This paper tries to develop a tenable idea
of Ubuntu ethical perspective for global order. As an endogenous construct
for world peace, Ubuntu theory and practice requires a less emotive,
politicized and more inclusive, interdependent conceptual and theoretical
articulation so as to be more acceptable and defensible to friend and foe
alike. To start with, antagonism from related foreign dominating
worldviews raises relational and dialogical issues about the meaning of
humane global order from an African viewpoint. The search for a paradigm
for World Development is urgent given the real consequences of a
(neo)colonial tendency has threatened the development of most countries
due dominant lopsided paradigms of alienation, exploitation and
marginalization within Global North- South relations. A development
paradigm or philosophy of development for the world at large requires an
ethical basis for human existence in political and social order. Presently,
our world is beset by the problem of a negative dominant social paradigm
(DSP) or core social values of hatred, intolerance, the abuse of human
rights, dehumanization, exploitation, authoritarianism, poverty and
oppression. So, to build a viable and stable endogenous paradigm for
development we use the main pillar of interconnectedness among human
beings which is central to Ubuntu as a social system and value system to
underscore some desirable key moral and democratic values generally
required for human liberation and transformation. The research question
is: What concrete elements or values of Ubuntu can be useful as paradigms
of a stable, viable and progressive world order? Specifically, our findings
suggest that Ubuntu ethics is defined by a set of human values or
qualitative correlates central among which are reciprocity, common good,
peaceful relations, emphasis on human dignity and the value of human life as well as consensus, tolerance and mutual respect. Thus, the paper argues
for a possibility utilizing ubuntu ethical correlates as materials for
establishing humane sociopolitical orders worldwide.
John Climacus on Discernment and Spiritual Perception
Authors: Gavrilyuk Paul
Published: February 2025

The paper explores a connection between discernment and
spiritual perception. The discussion proceeds in four main steps. First,
discernment as a practice underlying most Christian practices is
introduced. Second, a distinction is made between judgment and
perception, and it is argued that discernment involves both. Third, the
concept of spiritual perception is introduced and the models of such
perception are briefly discussed. Finally, drawing on John Climacus’
Ladder of Divine Ascent, a connection is established between discernment
and spiritual perception.
Naomi’s and Ruth’s Effective Use of Feminine Insights and Wisdom for Survival and the Challenges of Nigerian Women in the Contemporary Churches
Authors: Akinnawo Yetunde Abolaji
Published: February 2025

The life of Naomi and Ruth, calls for a re-thinking in feminine
studies. At a stage in their lives, there was no breadwinner. They both lost
their husbands as mother-in-law and wife respectively but have to keep up
with life activities. Life almost became worthless to them as they had zilch
to live on. To salvage the situation and survive however they both used
their natural feminine propensities, and acumen. This paper attempts to
examine how operative their insight and inclination were. It relates it to
Albert Banduras theory on ‘self-efficacy’ and as interpreted by different
scholars as regards women on career choice and activities in relation to
situations around and expected successes. It traces out implications of their
actions for survival of women; most especially African career women in the
contemporary churches. It interviews Christian women of different careers
from the northern, south-south, south-eastern and south-western part of
Nigeria to gather information on their career pursuit which helps to
determine the relevance of the propensity of the duo.
Subjectivity and the Modern World
Authors: Ozoliņš Jānis (John) Tālivaldis
Published: February 2025

Despite the great technical progress of the modern world, we live,
in some parts of Western society at least, in a joyless and despairing world.
Many Western countries are in demographic decline and their citizens,
thanks to the Covid pandemic, increasingly distrustful of governments and
science alike. At the same time, social media has replaced traditional
media, such as newspapers, radio, and television, as the new sources of
information and opinion about a multitude of issues. Unfortunately,
because we are exhorted to be sensitive to everyone’s subjective feelings
and because we are bombarded on all sides by masses of information,
misinformation, and untested opinions, one of the first casualties of this
zeitgeist is truth. The genesis of the contemporary estrangement from truth
is the post-modern rejection of Modernity and the Enlightenment project in
which the hope of humanity was taken to lie in reason and science alone.
Religion was to henceforth be a private matter. A rising anti-religious
fervour in the nineteenth century prompted Nietzsche to warn that the
death of God would have dire consequences for human beings. Despite
Nietzsche’s warnings, universal religious, moral and social principles
grounded in a transcendent reality that demand priority over subjective
desires, are now a major stumbling block for a world in which, in God’s
absence, individual autonomy is the most important value and personal
opinion overrides truth. Although post-modernity has provided a
propaedeutic to the overconfident reliance of the Enlightenment on the
power of an objective reason, it has, in its turn, swung the pendulum too
far towards a dogmatic insistence that reality is subjective. This paper,
drawing on Plato’s dialogues against the sophist, shows that the
contemporary estrangement from truth is not new and that the postmodern
world is full of sophists too. It is suggested that the chaos of the modern
world can only be corrected through a return to a metaphysics in which
God, and hence truth, has a central role.
“Ofo" in Cultural Identity and Spiritual Practice in Owa Culture
Authors: Osebor Ikechukwu Monday
Published: February 2025

: The Ofo is a cultural artifact deeply rooted in the traditions of the Owa
people, part of the Ika-Igbo nation in Delta State, Nigeria. It represents personal
accomplishment, power, and individual success, often associated with the male's
personal deity or "Chi" (God). The Ofo is typically a wooden staff, carved from a
specific type of tree believed to have spiritual significance, serving both spiritual
and social functions. The wood is usually polished and may be adorned with symbols
or decorations. It often features intricate carvings, including anthropomorphic
figures, animals, or geometric patterns. These carvings are not merely decorative
but hold symbolic meanings related to the owner's lineage, status, or spiritual
beliefs. This symbolic image is, however, challenged by globalization, preservation
of sacred objects, and cultural interpretation to make contemporary relevance pose
several challenges. This study maintains that the teaching and learning of the ethics
of artifacts in our schools would be educational tools, allowing people to learn about
the moral protection of artifacts, aesthetic utility, and harms to the environment.
The implementation of the ethics of artifacts would encourage the use of
conservation and application of techniques to preserve and restore artifacts. This
includes chemical treatments, environmental controls, and physical repairs to learn
more about the sacred objects and their importance in our environment.
Analisis Inklusivitas Keuangan Pada Sektor Perbankan Syariah di Indonesia Periode 2021 Q1-2023 Q4
Authors: Muhammad Rizki Toli  , Mauna Th. B. Maramis  , Irawaty Masloman
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the level of financial inclusivity in the Islamic banking sector in Indonesia during the period 2021Q1–2023Q4 using the Index of Financial Inclusion (IFI) method. The data used includes the amount of third-party funds (DPK) of Islamic banking, the number of Islamic banking service offices, the number of population, the amount of financing, and the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GDP) per quarter. The data was obtained from the Sharia Banking Statistical Report released by the Financial Services Authority (OJK), the Indonesian Statistical Report, and the Provincial GDP Report. The results of the study show that the average accessibility dimension has a relatively low value of 0.07, with an average actual value of IDR 1,890,000,000 per 1,000 residents. The availability dimension is also low with an average index of 0.05, indicating that only one unit of Islamic banking service office is available for every 100,000 residents. Meanwhile, the utilization dimension recorded an index of 0.13 which was also low, although the average actual value reached Rp137.7 billion in the form of financing. Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province (NAD) stands out with a usage index of 0.92 and an average financing of Rp944.95 billion, showing a high level of Islamic financial inclusion. This research underscores the importance of increasing financial literacy, expanding service networks, and digital innovation in encouraging more equitable Islamic financial inclusivity in Indonesia.
Analisis Pengaruh Jumlah Uang Beredar (M2) dan Tingkat Suku Bunga Terhadap Inflasi di Indonesia Tahun 2008-2022
Authors: Joufrean Gefran Nangoy  , Een N. Walewangko  , Audie O. Niode
Published: February 2025

Inflation is the process of continuously increasing the prices of general goods. An increase in the price of just one or two goods is not called inflation, unless the increase extends to (or results in an increase in) most of the prices of other goods. This research aims to analyze the influence of Money Supply (M2) and Interest Rates on Inflation in Indonesia, partially or simultaneously. The method used in this research is the Multiple Linear Regression method. The results of this research state that partially the Money Supply (M2) has a positive but not significant effect on inflation, the Interest Rate has a negative and significant effect on inflation. Then simultaneously the Money Supply (M2) and the Interest Rate together have a significant influence on Inflation.
Pengaruh Menonton Film Negeri 5 Menara Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Santri Pondok Pesantren Tarbiyatus Shibyan Bagan Batu
Authors: Bayu Wardana  , Daryanto Setiawan  , Taufik Hidayat
Published: February 2025

The film Negeri 5 Menara is a popular and frequently watched movie among students at Tarbiyatus Shibyan Islamic Boarding School in Bagan Batu. This research aims to determine the influence of watching Negeri 5 Menara on the learning motivation of students at Tarbiyatus Shibyan Islamic Boarding School, Bagan Batu. This study employs a quantitative associative approach with a causal relationship. The population consists of 414 individuals, while the sample size is 80 individuals, selected using Random Sampling. Data analysis utilizes the Product Moment correlation, aided by the SPSS application. The analysis reveals a positive and significant influence of variable X (watching the film Negeri 5 Menara) on variable Y (learning motivation). This is evident in the coefficient value at a 5% significance level, with r = 0.413, indicating a moderately strong correlation. The contribution of watching Negeri 5 Menara to learning motivation is 17.05%, while the remaining 82.95% is influenced by other variables not included in this study.
Pengaruh Work Stres Dan Self Control Terhadap Cyberloafing Pada Pegawai Di Badan Penghubung Provinsi Sulawesi Barat
Authors: Nurmiati Nurmiati , Aqil Muhammad , Dahri Nur Wahyunianti , Barung Rachmat , Abdullah M Said
Published: February 2025

The aim of this research is to determine the influence of work stress and self-control on cyberloafing among employees at the West Sulawesi Provincial Liaison Agency. This research uses quantitative methods by collecting data through questionnaires. This research was carried out at the West Sulawesi Provincial Liaison Agency with a sample size of 50 people. Questionnaire data were analyzed with the help of the SPSS program. The results of the research show that the t¬calculated work stress value of 2.730 is greater than the t-table 2.012 and the significance value of 0.009 is smaller than 0.05 so that work stress has a partially significant effect on cyberloafing among employees at the West Sulawesi Provincial Liaison Agency, self-t¬counted value control of 2.339 is greater than t table 2.012 and the significance value of 0.024 is smaller than 0.05 so that self control has a partially significant effect on cyberloafing in employees at the West Sulawesi Provincial Liaison Agency then work stress and self control have a value of F count of 7.240 which is greater than F table 3 .19 and the significance value of 0.002 is smaller than 0.05 so that work stress and self control have a significant simultaneous effect on cyberloafing among employees at the West Sulawesi Provincial Liaison Agency.
The Comparison of Non-Silver-Based Treatment vs Silver-Based Treatment in Pediatric Burns: Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
Authors: Yatindra Ida Ayu Cempaka Dewi , Rooseno Ratna Rayeni Natasha , Tiaraningrum R.Ratu Kania , Dharmawan Made Surya
Published: February 2025

Background: Pediatric burn injuries are a significant global concern, caused by factors such as child maltreatment, fire accidents, and scalding. Effective treatment aims to enhance wound healing and re-epithelialization. Silver-based treatments are a standard approach for burn wounds, but new alternatives may offer improved outcomes.
Objective: This study conducts a meta-analysis and systematic review to compare silver and non-silver treatments in pediatric burn care.
Methods: A comprehensive literature review and meta-analysis were conducted using the PRISMA guidelines. Data from PubMed, Cochrane Library, and ScienceDirect were utilized. The study focused on children with burn injuries, comparing non-silver treatments (intervention) against silver treatments (control) and assessing outcomes like wound healing, dressing frequency, hospital stay length, complications, graft needs, and pain.
Results: The review included 12 randomized controlled trials with 719 participants. Silver treatments served as controls against various non-silver options. Although many trials showed bias and varied quality, results indicated that non-silver treatments led to faster wound healing (mean difference: -0.86 days; 95% CI: −1.26, −0.46; p < 0.0001), fewer dressing changes (mean difference: -2.07 times; 95% CI: -3.39, -0.75; p = 0.0002), and reduced hospital stays (mean difference: −0.76 days; 95% CI: −1.57, 0.05; p = 0.07). No significant differences were found in infection rates or graft needs.
Conclusion: Non-silver treatments in pediatric burns result in faster healing, fewer dressings, and shorter hospital stays compared to silver treatments. Further large-scale studies are necessary to confirm these findings.
Nutrigenomics: Understanding the Connection Between Nutrition and Genetics
Authors: Saputra I Putu Gede Windhu
Published: February 2025

Nutrigenomics is a field that combines "nutrition" and "genomics." It focuses on how nutrients, both micronutrients and macronutrients, affect our genome. This includes understanding how nutrients interact with genes during transcription and gene expression, leading to varying responses based on different gene variants. One significant factor in this process is Transcription Factors (TFs), which are crucial for how nutrients influence gene activity. Several diseases, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and dyslipidaemia, are linked to diet and nutrition. From a nutrigenomics perspective, conditions like diabetes and obesity often stem from an imbalanced diet that interacts with active genes. In daily life, nutrigenomics helps assess individual nutritional needs based on a person's genetic profile, which is sometimes referred to as personalized diet. This approach aims to prevent chronic diseases over time. However, nutrigenomics also raises ethical concerns, particularly regarding the privacy of individuals' genetic information and the need for further research in this area.
Systematic Review: Effectiveness of Probiotic Giving as Additional Therapy in Atopic Dermatitis Patient
Authors: Pangkahila Evangelista Maria , Dewi Made Yudha Asrithari , Harimawan Agustinus I Wayan
Published: February 2025

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting the epidermis and dermis. It is triggered by a combination of environmental and genetic factors, leading to symptoms such as polymorphic rashes and intense itching.
Objective: This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of oral probiotic supplementation as an adjunct therapy for individuals with atopic dermatitis.
Methods: The literature was reviewed by searching two electronic databases, Google Scholar and PubMed, resulting in the inclusion of eight studies that collectively involved 347 AD patients.
Results: The findings indicate that probiotic supplementation can significantly reduce the severity and incidence of atopic dermatitis. This effect is attributed to the inhibition of Th2 cell activity and a reduction in pro-inflammatory cytokines, including TNF-α and IgE, which are known contributors to the pathophysiology of AD.
Conclusion: Probiotics present a promising alternative for the prevention and management of atopic dermatitis, potentially enhancing patient outcomes.