bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Противосудорожная активность производных имидазол-4,5-дикарбоновых кислот на моделях коразоловых и никотиновых судорог у мышей
Authors: Яковлева Екатерина Е. , Ситдикова Ксения К. , Яковлева Варвара Г. , Бычков Евгений Р. , Шабанов Петр Д.
Published: December 2024

В опытах на мышах на моделях судорог, вызванных коразолом и никотином при внутрибрюшинном введении, исследовали противосудорожную активность новых лигандов NMDA-рецепторного комплекса — производных имидазол-4,5-дикарбоновых кислот. Установлено, что на модели коразоловых судорог соединения ИЭМ-2044 и ИЭМ-2295 оказывают выраженное противосудорожное действие. На модели никотиновых судорог противосудорожная активность выявлена для соединений ИЭМ-2044, ИЭМ-2295 и ИЭМ-2296. Показано, что противосудорожная активность соединений ИЭМ-2044, ИЭМ-2295 сопоставима с таковой у препарата сравнения — вальпроевой кислоты.
Сравнение фармакологических эффектов N-арахидоноил-ГАМК и ее эфирного производного на поведение мышей BALB/c
Authors: Васильева Екатерина В. , Абдуллина А. А. , Грецкая Н. М. , Безуглов В. В. , Ковалёв Г. И.
Published: December 2024

Изучено влияние эндогенного нейропротектора — N-арахидоноил-ГАМК и ее изопропилового эфира на поведенческие характеристики мышей BALB/c в тесте «Закрытый крестообразный лабиринт» (ЗКЛ) и тесте Порсолта «Вынужденное плавание». Установлено, что N-арахидоноил-ГАМК (2 мг/кг, внутрибрюшинно) после 7-дневного введения уменьшает тревожность в тесте ЗКЛ, подобную же активность проявляет и ее эфир в той же дозе, который помимо этого демонстрирует и ноотропный эффект. Также при 1-недельном введении в тесте «Вынужденное плавание» N-арахидоноил-ГАМК проявляет антидепрессантоподобную активность, в отличие от ее производного в виде эфира. При 2-недельном введении обоих веществ в тесте ЗКЛ наблюдаются эффекты, сходные с вышеописанными при 1-недельном введении, а в тесте Порсолта соединения активность не проявляют. Предположено, что причина отличия спектров поведенческих эффектов N-арахидоноил-ГАМК и ее изопропилового эфира заключается в различиях их биодоступности и метаболизма, сказывающихся на качестве и динамике проявления фармакологических эффектов.
Adaptation of problematic mobile phone usage scale (PMPUS) among students from countries of the commonwealth of independent states in Russian university
Authors: Martynenko Elena V. , Sultanbayeva Gulmira S. , Matvienko Valentin V , Bazanova Anna E. , Martynenko Evgeny V. , Muratova Nozima F. , Martynenko Stanislav E.
Published: December 2024

An aim of this study was to evaluate the precision and reliability of the problematic mobile phone use scale in the context of Russia and to investigate the frequency and associated factors of problematic mobile phone use among university students. The survey included a random sample of 481 university students from Moscow, Russia. The dataset was randomly split into two groups in order to support exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). An EFA helped to build the five-component framework including social dissonance, emotional impact, cognitive impact, psychosomatic impact, and loss of control. The CFA validated this structure by obtaining favorable model fit indices. Both Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s (2013) omega coefficients for all subscales demonstrated a high level of dependability. The application of latent profile analysis revealed three clearly defined user profiles: high-risk users, moderate users with social concerns, and low-risk users. This study presents a reliable and valid instrument for evaluating problematic mobile phone usage in the Russian setting and provides significant insights into the complex and multifaceted nature of this phenomena. The results emphasize the need to implement focused intervention measures, especially for vulnerable populations, and add to the expanding repository of research on problematic cell phone usage in many cultural settings.
Skizzen zur Geschichte der »Vierteljahrsschrift für wissenschaftliche Pädagogik« (1925–2023): Eine Zeitschrift im Modus gegen das Modische und für Grundsatzfragen […] in philosophischer Manier
Authors: Kauder Peter
Published: December 2024

Outlines of the History of the »Vierteljahrsschrift für wissenschaftliche Pädagogik« (1925–2023): A Journal in the Mode against the Fashionable and for Fundamental Questions […] in a Philosophical Manner

The article deals with programmatic, thematic and empirical aspects of the development of the »Vierteljahrsschrift für wissenschaftliche Pädagogik« between 1925 and 2023. In addition, research gaps are pointed out and a chronological table and a summary are given.
100 Jahre »Vierteljahrsschrift für wissenschaftliche Pädagogik«, ein zweifacher Transformationsprozess
Authors: Breinbauer Ines M.
Published: December 2024

100 Years of a Quarterly Journal on Scientific Pedagogy: A Twofold Transformation Process

This article traces the path taken by the journal over the past century, emphasizing the shift both within the relationship between the church and science and within the discipline itself. Founded as an organ of church policies in the service of Catholic pedagogy, its focus shifted – partially encouraged by the Second Vatican Council – to continuously reviewing the claims of validity made by scientific pedagogy. In its current form, the journal serves as a discursive platform that is open to a variety of theoretical references.
Wie tickt und was treibt die deutschsprachige Erziehungswissenschaft?
Authors: Reichenbach Roland
Published: December 2024

How Does the German Educational Science ›Tick‹ and What Does It Do?

Pedagogical perspectives on the one hand and perspectives of educational science perspectives on the other have different motives, objectives and forms of legitimation. It makes little sense to conceive them as opposites, nor is it convincing to try to reconcile them. The article is intended as an essay, parts of it are speculative and some passages seem to lack decency, this is especially true of the third part, which is entitled »Family Feuds and Family Resemblances«. Educational science can be seen as a large family. As in every family, its members are preoccupied with themselves and sometimes have nothing to say to each other, or they argue for a long time without any winners emerging. Do we need to worry about this family? Yes, in almost every respect, except for its existence.
Methodologischer Brückenbau in der Pädagogik – Möglichkeiten, Herausforderungen, Grenzen
Authors: Matthes Eva
Published: December 2024

Methodological Bridge-Building in Pedagogy – Possibilities, Challenges, Limits

Based on the thesis of a fundamental methodological dispute in pedagogy, three case analyses from the beginning of the 20th century, the 1960s/1970s and the period after 2000 are used to present the possibilities, challenges and limits of methodological bridge-building and, finally, to draw some conclusions for the current situation of pedagogy as a science.
EL EFECTO DE LOS ESPACIOS VERDES EN EL BIENESTAR PSICOLÓGICO DE LOS HABITANTES DE SANTA ROSA-PIURA.
Authors: La Rosa Boggio Diego Orlando , Suarez Villasis Martín , Cunya Llacsahuanga Angiela , Chunga Ordinola Guadalupe , Correa Delgado Keren , Pazo Querevalú Rosa , Purizaca Palas Joel
Published: December 2024

Este estudio analizó la relación entre áreas recreativas y confort psicológico en los residentes del sector Santa Rosa (Piura, Perú). La muestra probabilística aleatoria fue de 370 personas. Se aplicaron encuestas, fichas de observación de parques y entrevistas a expertos. Los resultados evidenciaron una correlación positiva y significativa (r=0.679; p<0.01) entre variables. El análisis temático reveló precariedad en algunos parques. Los hallazgos confirman que el contacto con espacios verdes urbanos promueve bienestar psicológico. Sin embargo, el deterioro de áreas recreativas requiere atención de autoridades para optimizar sus beneficios sobre la comunidad.
Dermatitis Alérgica De Contacto Por Metacrilatos Presentes En Cinta Adhesiva - Reporte de Casos de Rinoplastia de Clínica Estrella
Authors: Estrella Leon Nelson Euro , Paredes Salmon María Gabriela , Cedeño Córdova María Paola , Muñoz Garrido María Camila
Published: December 2024

Introducción: La dermatitis por contacto es una respuesta inflamatoria de la piel, que ocurre como resultado del contacto de la misma con alérgenos o sustancias irritantes. Los acrilatos son moléculas químicas utilizadas para la producción de materiales plásticos. Objetivo: Conocer el efecto de los metacrilatos en pacientes expuestos a Micropore después de rinoplastia.                                         Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó el seguimiento de 5 pacientes que habían sido intervenidos quirúrgicamente de rinoplastia estética en Clínica Estrella, por medio de la técnica cerrada de Joseph. Resultados: Al momento de retirar la férula nasal y la cinta adhesiva en los días post quirúrgicos mencionados previamente en cada paciente, presentaban eritema, pérdida de la epidermis localizada, ulceración con bordes irregulares. Conclusiones:  Los metacrilatos presentes en la cinta adhesiva pueden desencadenar una dermatitis alérgica de contacto.
Análisis Bibliométrico sobre la Innovación Empresarial en Web of Science
Authors: Kwan Chung Chap Kau , Sutty Segovia Hernán Isidro , Alberto Cabrera Ramírez Bienvenido Hugo Alberto , Ruiz Díaz Myrna , Riquelme Benítez Carlos Rafael , Duarte Sánchez Derlis Daniel
Published: December 2024

El objetivo general de la investigación es analizar un estudio bibliométrico sobre la Innovación empresarial en Web of Science (WoS). Se basó en un estudio exhaustivo de los documentos empleando las palabras clave ("innovation" y “enterprise"), entre los años 2012-2023, artículos originales de acceso abierto y en inglés. Un total de 38 artículos fue localizado en WoS en el 2024. Se empleó el software VOSviewer v1.6.20, bajo las categorías que incluyeron coautorías, coocurrencias y citas. Los resultados más relevantes son: 16 autores (Aboklaish, Ali F; Bottger, Erik C.; Cao, Sha; Crich, David; Ercan, Onur; Hobbie, Sven N.; Hughes, Diarmaid; Huseby, Douglas L.; Juhas, Mario; Petersson, Anna; Polikanov, Yury S.; Rominski, Anna; Teo, Jeanette; Tyrrell, Jonathan M.; Walsh, Timothy R. y Widlake, Emma) poseen cada uno con una sola publicación, 65 citaciones y 15 conexiones directas entre sí; La Scottish University Environmental Research Centre y la University of Edinburgh poseen tienen 3 publicaciones y 50 citaciones cada una; Estados Unidos (USA) encabeza con 16 publicaciones, acumulando 1201 citaciones y una fuerza total de enlace de 87, entre otros. Se concluye que la calidad del proceso de revisión por pares y la rigurosidad editorial pueden haber garantizado la excelencia y relevancia de los artículos publicados, lo que a su vez genera un mayor interés y citaciones por parte de otros investigadores.
Impacto de la implementación de estrategias contables sobre las métricas de software en el proceso de mejora continua de la calidad del software dentro de las organizaciones dedicadas al desarrollo de software
Authors: Kwan Chung Chap Kau , Alegre Brítez Miguel Ángel
Published: December 2024

El estudio adoptó un enfoque cualitativo para explorar cómo las estrategias contables específicas afectan las métricas de software en el contexto de la mejora continua de la calidad del software en organizaciones de desarrollo de software. Se utilizó un diseño no experimental de corte transversal y modalidad documental para analizar datos recogidos en un solo momento, el cual ofrece una instantánea detallada de la situación actual sin manipulación. Se basó en análisis de documentos existentes para sintetizar investigaciones previas y comprender las tendencias actuales. Se identificaron 19 artículos relevantes entre 2018 y 2023, lo cual permitió capturar una visión comprehensiva de las estrategias contables en el desarrollo de software y su impacto en las métricas y calidad del software. Los resultados se presentaron en tablas estructuradas según los objetivos del estudio, con análisis detallados y contrastaciones con el marco teórico establecido. Se destacó la importancia de integrar prácticas contables avanzadas en la gestión de proyectos de software para mejorar la eficiencia en el uso de recursos, la precisión de las métricas y la satisfacción del cliente. Se recomienda integrar estrategias contables en todas las fases del proyecto, proporcionar formación continua sobre herramientas y prácticas contables, y enfocarse en mejorar la satisfacción del cliente y la entrega de valor. Se proponen futuras investigaciones que exploren estudios de caso en diversas industrias, analicen el impacto de las innovaciones tecnológicas en las prácticas contables y examinen la relación entre prácticas contables y metodologías ágiles de desarrollo para mejorar la eficiencia operativa y la satisfacción del cliente en el desarrollo de software.
El Impacto de la Inteligencia Artificial en la Vida Estudiantil Universitaria
Authors: Cruz Ulloa Leydi , Ruiz Rojas Luis Daniel
Published: December 2024

Introducción: El estudio analiza el impacto de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en la educación universitaria. Su objetivo es explorar los beneficios y desafíos de su implementación. Objetivo: Analizar exhaustivamente los efectos de la inteligencia artificial en la educación superior. Metodología: Se emplea una metodología que incluye revisión de literatura, recopilación de datos empíricos y análisis cuidadoso. Resultados y Discusión: La inteligencia artificial ofrece oportunidades para personalizar el aprendizaje y mejorar la retroalimentación, pero plantea desafíos éticos y sociales. Conclusiones: Si se abordan los desafíos, la inteligencia artificial puede mejorar la calidad educativa. Se destaca la importancia de considerar aspectos éticos y pedagógicos en su implementación. En resumen, el estudio proporciona una visión equilibrada del impacto de la inteligencia artificial en la educación universitaria, con el propósito de facilitar decisiones informadas y responsables en este campo en constante evolución.
Sistema Web basado en la Metodología SCRUM para Optimizar la Experiencia de Compra y Venta en una Empresa Cinematográfica
Authors: Villacorta Vidal Cristhian Aldair , Chávez Ferrel Marvin Alberto , Santos Fernández Juan Pedro , Torres Villanueva Marcelino , Boy Chavil Luis Enrique
Published: December 2024

El siguiente trabajo tiene como finalidad agilizar la experiencia de compra y venta en una empresa cinematográfica el cual presenta un detallado proceso de desarrollo de sistema web haciendo uso de SCRUM. El estudio se compone de cuatro etapas clave, desde la identificación de procesos relacionados hasta la implementación definitiva del programa.
El desarrollo de la aplicación web se dividió en sprints, cada uno enfocado en aspectos específicos como la administración de usuarios, gestión de compras y emisión de reportes. Asimismo, se utilizó una variedad de tecnologías, desde Laravel/Breeze hasta TypeScript y React, demostrando un enfoque integral moderno en la construcción del sistema.
La evaluación económica del proyecto revela su viabilidad financiera, respaldada por el Valor Actual Neto (VAN), la Tasa Interna de Retorno (TIR) y el Beneficio/Costo. En la etapa de monitoreo y control de proyectos, se aplicaron técnicas como puntos de historia y Planning Poker con respecto a la distribución de las tareas, asimismo se implementó un tablero Kanban en Trello para facilitar el seguimiento visual del progreso.
Finalmente, la sección de resultados destaca la implementación exitosa del sistema, mostrando interfaces como el registro de productos, el proceso de compra y la lista de compras, respaldado por pruebas de carga con JMeter que evidencian la eficiencia en el manejo de concurrencias y mejoras significativas en la velocidad de respuesta. La introducción de prácticas ágiles como el Sprint Review y el Planning Poker ha fortalecido la colaboración además de aumentar la adaptabilidad del proyecto, demostrando la eficiencia de la implementación de SCRUM en agilizar el desarrollo y mejorar la experiencia en gestión de la empresa cinematográfica.
Evaluation of banks in terms of customer preferences with fuzzy SWARA and fuzzy MOORA integrated approach
Authors:   Department of Business Administration, Dokuz Eylul University, Buca, İzmir, Turkey, Özdağoğlu Aşkın , Keleş Murat Kemal ,   Department of Transportation Services, Keçiborlu Vocational School, Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Isparta, Turkey, Şenefe Mehrzad ,   English Business Administration Department PhD Student, Dokuz Eylul University, Buca, İzmir, Turkey
Published: December 2024

This study examines the factors influencing customer preferences in retail and private banking in Turkey, utilizing the fuzzy SWARA methodology. In response to global challenges and advancements in technology, the banking sector has undergone significant transformations over the past two decades, leveraging technology to enhance services and efficiency. However, customer preferences may vary across countries and cultures, with Turkish banking customers showing a mix of traditional and digital banking preferences. Against the backdrop of a dramatic financial crisis in 2001, trust emerges as a paramount consideration for Turkish banking customers, alongside factors such as mobile services, customer service quality, and pricing compatibility. Through an analysis of nine banks with fuzzy MOORA method, both private and state-owned, this study aims to provide valuable insights into the factors driving customer preferences in the Turkish banking sector. The findings contribute to the existing literature and offer guidance for banks seeking to meet the evolving needs and expectations of their customers in Turkey's dynamic banking environment.
Ranking of Criteria Affecting the Implementation Readiness of Internet of Things in industries Using TISM and Fuzzy TOPSIS Analysis
Authors:   Department of Computer and Cyber Science, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA, Seifi Neda , Keshavarz Mitra ,   Microsystems Engineering Department, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, USA, Kalhor Hassan ,   Department of Information Technology, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Shahrakipour Sara ,   Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran, Adibifar Ali ,   Department of Computer Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
Published: December 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) technology has emerged as a vital driver across various fields, engaging businesses, platforms, and industries. IoT involves a holistic ecosystem and a value chain that necessitates the evaluation of impactful dimensions for successful implementation. This research employs the TISM method to identify driver and dependent criteria regarding IoT implementation readiness and uses the fuzzy TOPSIS method to rank these criteria. In the initial step, 15 criteria were identified through a review of previous studies. The TISM results reveal five levels reflecting the driver power and dependence of the criteria. Based on these results, “Implementation Knowledge and Expertise (C2)”, “Technical and Infrastructural Readiness (C9)” and “Financial and Investment Readiness (C12)” were placed at level 5, marking them as the most driver criteria. Additionally, “Implementation Roadmap (C8)” was identified as the most dependent criterion at level one. According to the fuzzy TOPSIS results, “Senior Management Support (C6)”, “IoT Usage Culture (C1)”, “Business Model Development Capability (C15)”, “Financial and Investment Readiness (C12)” and “Technical and Infrastructural Readiness (C9)” ranked first to fifth, respectively. The combined results provide valuable insights for decision-makers and stakeholders involved in IoT implementation. By determining driver and dependent levels and ranking the criteria, industries can effectively prepare for the successful implementation of IoT.
Adults show selective responses to unreliability based on the strength of counterevidence
Authors: Blakey Kirsten H , Melis Giacomo , Virányi Zsófia , Rafetseder Eva
Published: December 2024

Adults can reflectively revise their beliefs and selectively respond to unreliable informants, despite often forming and revising beliefs unreflectively without assessing their reasons. This study investigates how the strength of counterevidence coming from an informant affects adults’ ability to infer that the informant is unreliable through acquiring and responding to undermining defeaters (i.e., evidence suggesting that something was wrong with how the belief was formed). Participants (N = 120) watched videos of two informants acting on two locations: one whose actions reliably indicated the reward location, and one whose actions did not. The strength of feedback participants received after making a choice was manipulated across two conditions. In the Strong feedback condition, participants received positive feedback when they found the reward and explicit negative feedback when they did not, along with information about the reward's true location. In the Weak feedback condition, they received positive feedback, but incorrect choices simply resulted in no reward appearing. Participants responded selectively to unreliability, following the Unreliable informant’s evidence less often than that of the Reliable informant. This effect was observed after only two to three misleading trials, but only in the Strong feedback condition. In subsequent trials where informants were pitted against each other, participants in the Strong feedback condition, but not in the Weak feedback condition, consistently preferred the Reliable informant. These findings suggest that adults’ ability to infer informants’ reliability depends on the strength of counterevidence. Additionally, exploratory analyses reveal a key distinction between acquiring and responding to undermining defeaters.
The Case for Value as a Common Currency for Decision-Making and Intersystem Competition
Authors: Sripada Chandra
Published: December 2024

Inspired by economic theory, theorists in neuroeconomics and related areas of cognitive science contend that value serves as a common currency for selection among options. While impressive support for this view has amassed over the last three decades, critics have raised serious concerns. They argue that there are a number of pathways to action that bypass value; dissimilar psychological systems do not share a common value currency; and the view cannot accommodate well documented kinds of “irrationality,” such as context effects. This essay offers a systematic response. Key refinements are made to the common currency view, distinguishing common currencies that operate at two phases (decision-phase and learning-phase) and at two levels (options-level and meta-level). A further distinction is made between mechanistic common currency models utilized in cognitive science and representational common currency models utilized in standard expected utility theory. These refinements help address the criticisms and yield a more nuanced understanding of the role of value in human decision-making.
Developmental Timing of Adversity and Neural Network organization: An fNIRS Study of the Impact of Refugee Displacement
Authors: Abdulrasul Hassan , Brice Henry , Jasińska Kaja Kinga
Published: December 2024

This study investigated the neurodevelopmental impacts of displacement on resettled Syrian refugee children in Canada, focusing on how the timing and duration of adversity experienced during displacement influence neural network organization. Using graph theoretical approaches within a network neuroscience framework, we examined how the developmental timing of displacement (age of displacement, duration of displacement) related to functional integration, segregation, and small-worldness. Syrian refugee children (n=59, MAge=14 Range = 8-18), completed a resting state scan using functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) neuroimaging. Data were analyzed to assess the link between neural network properties and developmental timing of adversity. Results indicate that prolonged displacement experienced earlier in life was significantly linked with neural network organization, impacting the balance between the brain's functional integration and segregation as quantified by the overall reduced small worldness in comparison to experiencing displacement at an older age. This study leverages the experiences of refugee children to advance our understanding of how the timing of adversity affects development, providing valuable insights into the broader impacts of early adversity on neurodevelopment.
«Dass man das wiederherstellt, das Gleichgewicht». Zum Selbstverständnis der Heilpraktik
Authors: Schäfer Robert , Güetli Lucas , Jann Martin
Published: December 2024

Das vorliegende Working Paper untersucht das Selbstverständnis von Heilpraktiker:innen sowie die Rolle der Heilpraktik innerhalb des modernen Gesundheitssystems. Es wird ein kurzer Überblick über die institutionellen Rahmenbedingungen in Schweiz gegeben. Auf der empirischen Grundlage von 15 semi-standardisierten Interviews werden anschliessend drei zentrale Themenfelder identifiziert: (1) Heilpraktik als eine Berufung im Kontrast zur Lohnarbeit in anderen Pflegeberufen, (2) Exotismus und Nostalgie als Kritik an der modernen westlichen Medizin sowie (3) die Vorstellung, dass jede Person die Verantwortung für die eigene Gesundheit trägt. Entlang dieser drei Themenfelder wird in der Heilpraktik eine Kritik an der westlichen Moderne formuliert, welche sich als radikal Anderes zu dieser präsentiert, letztlich aber auf denselben Prinzipien beruht.
The Birth Cohorts Most Responsible for Carbon Emissions
Authors: Hauer Mathew , Hardy Dean , Zagheni Emilio , Jorgenson Andrew
Published: December 2024

Rarely are those most impacted by climate change the same as those most responsible for global carbon emissions. Assignment of responsibility for carbon emissions typically differentiates emissions across space and time but not birth cohort. Including young birth cohorts complicates assessments as they have yet to emit as much as older cohorts. Using formal demographic methods, we develop an approach to estimate carbon emissions across space, across time, and across the life course, creating a unified carbon emissions identity, comparable to other well-known carbon identities. We estimate the birth cohorts born between 1850 and 2020 with the highest lifetime carbon emissions. We show that globally, cohorts born between 1970 and 1990 have the highest lifetime emissions under a moderate carbon emissions pathway and those born since 2000 under a high emissions pathway. Our results suggest that carbon emissions pathways play the strongest role in determining which cohorts will be associated with the highest lifetime carbon emissions, with lower pathways suggesting earlier cohorts and higher pathways suggesting later cohorts.
A Meta-Analysis of Environmental Communication Research: Exploring Sustainable Development, Public Involvement, and the Critique of Technological Triumphalism
Authors: Boora Shailendra , Karakunnel Meljo Thomas
Published: December 2024

In the context of environmental challenges and overreliance on technology, the current study explores how environmental communication (EC) research tackles sustainable development, public engagement, and critiques infinite economic growth and technological dependence. Accordingly, this study is guided by the question: How has EC research evolved in engaging with sustainable development, public involvement and critiquing infinite economic growth and technological triumphalism? Guided by the question of how EC research has developed over time, this analysis particularly focuses on three distinct time periods—1967-2000, 2001-2015, and 2016-2021—to accurately trace the progression and shifts in the field. A comprehensive bibliometric analysis, utilizing Python scripting for keyword co-occurrence network diagrams was used to ensure a rigorous examination of the literature. The study's findings highlight the crucial roles of sustainable development, public education, and engagement in EC research, emphasizing the need for an interdisciplinary approach that recognizes the intricate interplay between environmental, social, technological, and political factors. This research contributes to advancing EC by advocating for more comprehensive, inclusive, and action-oriented approaches, paving the way for more effective communication strategies and better environmental outcomes.
Demographic, socioeconomic and dietary factors are associated with double burden of malnutrition among indigenous communities in Sarawak
Authors:   Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Yolanda Salleh , Cheah Whye Lian ,   Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Law Leh Shii ,   Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Jeffery Stephen ,   Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Teoh Wan Jool ,   Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Double burden of malnutrition (DBM), encompassing both
overnutrition and undernutrition, is a growing global public health issue. Indigenous
people are one of the marginalised populations experiencing DBM at varying severity.
This study aimed to identify factors contributing to DBM in indigenous households in
Sarawak. Methods: This cross-sectional study utilised multistage random sampling
to include 286 indigenous households from six administrative divisions in Sarawak.
Mothers aged 20–49 years who had at least one child aged 2–12 years were recruited.
Trained interviewers obtained information on demographic and socioeconomic
characteristics, food security, and dietary intake via a two-day, 24-hour dietary
recall. Height and weight measurements followed World Health Organization
protocols. DBM household was identified as having an overnourished (overweight/
obese) mother with an undernourished (underweight/stunting/wasting) child
within the same household. Simple and multiple binary logistic regression analyses
were performed. Results: Prevalence of DBM among the indigenous communities in
Sarawak was 25.2%. Households with an overweight/obese mother and a stunted
child was 12.9%, wasted child (11.9%), and underweight child (9.4%). Households
with younger mothers, a household size of >4 persons, and higher income per
capita (relative to sample population) were significantly more likely to have DBM.
Conversely, households with higher monthly non-food expenditure and greater fish
and seafood intake scores in children were significantly less likely to have DBM.
Conclusion: DBM is prevalent among Sarawak’s indigenous communities, affecting
25.2% of households. Further research and targeted interventions are needed to
address socioeconomic and dietary factors in these populations.
Effects of Demographic Characteristics on Organizational Culture and Job Satisfaction among Faculties of Higher Education in Kathmandu, Nepal
Authors: Prajapati Bikram , Khanal Krishna , Sharma Rajiv
Published: December 2024

Background: Organizations have been recognizing the value of culture because it helps attract, satisfy, and retain employees. The explicit nature of organizational culture pertains to visible artifacts and other observable elements within an organization. However, the implicit paradigms of organizational culture are often challenging to identify through mere observation. Organizational culture refers to the environment within a workplace created by its underlying values and practices, which in turn impacts employees’ job satisfaction.
Objectives: This research investigates the impact of demographics characteristics on organisataional culture and job satisfaction.
Methods: In this research, we analyzed the relationship between organizational culture and job satisfaction in a sample of 81 full-time faculty members using standard questionnaire from higher education institutions located in Kathmandu, Nepal using purposive sampling method.
Results: It was observed that perceptions of different organizational cultures varied among different demographic variables. Factor analysis yielded four components of job satisfaction: accomplishment, supervision, empowerment, and growth. Correlational analysis demonstrated that the clan organizational culture exhibits a significant positive relationship with job satisfaction.
Conclusion: Conducting this research on the impact of demographic characteristics on organizational culture and job satisfaction in higher education in Nepal will provide valuable insights to inform policies and practices that can enhance employee satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.
Factors Influencing Stock Investment Decision among Individual Investors of Chitwan, Nepal
Authors: Wagle Sudip
Published: December 2024

Background: Stock investment is one of the most important growth indicators for the economy because it makes a great contribution to the nation’s growth and brings significant returns to investors. However, the behavioral factors of individuals are producing confusion for investors.
Objectives: The objective of this study is to identify the main factors influencing individual investors’ decisions in stock investments.
Methods: This study utilizes a structured questionnaire survey conducted with 385 trade management system (TMS) account holders and employs a descriptive and causal-comparative research design. Analytical techniques such as percentage, mean, standard deviation, correlation, and regression analysis were applied.
Results: The study discovered a significant positive impact among all the influencing variables and stock investment decisions. However, the study results exposed a greater significance of accounting information and stock investment decisions.
Conclusion: The findings concluded that accounting information and investment decision were highly influential dimensions of stock investment, followed by optimism, advocate recommendation, herd behavior and overconfidence
Greenwashing and its Consequences in Brand Equity: A Systematic Bibliometric Review
Authors: Adhikari Ujjwal
Published: December 2024

Background: Greenwashing has been increasingly popular in recent decades. Companies have used eco-friendly marketing approaches to convey their environmental initiatives, aiming to enrich their competitive advantage and attract consumers with ecological awareness. However, there is still a need for extensive and rigorous study, particularly on the emergence of this phenomena and its consequences on brand equity.
Objectives: To identify the existing studies on greenwashing, noting gaps and recommending future study opportunities.
Methods: The bibliometric study includes 576 items from the “Web of Science” database and “VOSviewer” software was used for analysis. Literature review is based on 12 papers that are highly significant to the study.
Results: Analyzing the latest research, this study identifies gaps that can guide future investigations. Potential avenues for further exploration include the influence of greenwashing on consumer buying intentions, attitudes, online business, stakeholders, and cross-cultural aspects.
Conclusion: In summary, this study highlights the damaging effects of greenwashing practices on organizations’ brands and images. By analyzing past, present, and future research areas, it underscores the importance of raising awareness to reduce greenwashing acts. Overall, this study helps to better understand the implications of deceptive environmental practices and advocates for greater accountability in promoting environmental responsibility.
Bagaimana Hubungan Antara Self-Awareness Dengan Self-Concealment Generasi Z? Studi Pada Mahasiswa di Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Astuti Budi , Rachmawati Indriyana , Mumpuni Sesya Dias
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini menyelidiki hubungan antara kesadaran diri dan penyembunyian diri di kalangan mahasiswa Generasi Z. Dengan menggunakan metodologi penelitian korelasional, studi ini meneliti data dari 156 peserta menggunakan analisis korelasi bivariat. Korelasi positif yang kuat antara kesadaran diri dan penyembunyian diri terlihat jelas dalam data, seperti yang ditunjukkan oleh koefisien korelasi Pearson sebesar 0,360 (p <0,01). Hal ini mengimplikasikan bahwa terdapat korelasi positif antara kesadaran diri dan penyembunyian diri, serta korelasi negatif. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan wawasan yang berharga tentang dinamika psikologis Generasi Z, menyoroti interaksi yang kompleks antara kedua variabel ini dan menunjukkan implikasi potensial untuk kesehatan mental dan program pendidikan yang ditargetkan untuk demografi ini.
Kata kunci: self-concealment, self-awareness, convenience, mahasiswa
Gambaran Kesejahteraan Psikologis Siswa Kelas Besar Sekolah Dasar dan Implikasinya Terhadap Program Mindfulness Berbasis Sekolah
Authors: Artati Kristina Betty , Eka Wahyuni  , Susi Fitri
Published: December 2024

Pendidikan saat ini perlu memprioritaskan kesejahteraan psikologis para siswanya, karena adanya tekanan akademis dan sosial yang seringkali dirasa berat bagi para siswa yang berdampak pada perkembangan holistik dan kinerja di sekolah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran kesejahteran psikologis siswa kelas besar sekolah dasar dan implikasinya terhadap program mindfulness berbasis sekolah. Pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Pengambilan sampel dengan teknik sampling jenuh, sehingga subyeknya berjumlah 213 siswa. Data dikumpulkan melalui instrument The Stirling Children’s Wellbeing Scale (SCWBS), teknik analisis data menggunakan statistik deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ditemukan 27,70% atau 59 siswa memiliki kondisi kesejahteraan psikologis tinggi dan 72,30% atau 154  memiliki kondisi kesejahteraan psikologis rendah. Oleh karena itu diperlukan upaya sekolah bekerjasama dengan konselor sekolah untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan psikologis siswa. Salah satu program intervensi yang efektif yang dapat digunakan yaitu program Mindfulness berbasis sekolah.
Kata kunci: kesejahteraan psikologis, siswa kelas besar, program mindfulness berbasis sekolah
HARMONISATION OF SHARI‘AH AND INTERNATIONAL LAW IN TREATY MAKING, TREATY RATIFICATION AND INTERNATIONAL NORM CREATION
Authors: Mohd. Hisham Mohd. Kamal  , Abdul Ghafur Hamid  , Mohammad Naqib Ishan Jan  , Muhamad Hassan Ahmad  , Mohd Yazid Zul Kepli
Published: December 2024

This article discusses the progress and achievements in harmonisation of Shari‘ah and international law in the processes of treaty making, treaty ratification and norm creation.  This article focuses only on several treaties and declarations.  Some of these instruments were drafted in the aftermath of World War II, and the other category is mainly international human rights law instruments.  This research analyses the drafting history of the treaties and declarations while examining some of the provisions of the instruments in comparison with the position of the Shari‘ah, and determines the Muslim majority States’ attitude towards those instruments.  Areas covered include prohibition of the use of force, freedom to change religion, women’s rights and freedom of expression.  The progress of harmonisation varies from one area to another.  There are areas where harmonisation is easy, but there are other areas where it is impossible, or very difficult and unlikely.  Total and comprehensive harmonisation of Shari‘ah and international law is neither possible nor permitted by the Shari‘ah.
Efficacy and safety of intraoperative MRI in glioma surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective randomized controlled trials
Authors: Wach Johannes , Vychopen Martin , Basaran Alim Emre , Güresir Agi , Seidel Clemens , Kühnapfel Andreas , Güresir Erdem
Published: December 2024

OBJECTIVE

Maximum extent of resection in glioma yields enhanced survival outcomes. The contemporary literature presents contradictory results regarding the benefit of intraoperative MRI (iMRI). This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of iMRI-guided surgery.

METHODS

The authors searched the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Reviews databases for eligible prospective randomized controlled trials through the end of February 2024. Endpoints were extent of resection, progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival, neurological functioning, and surgical complications. Individual patient data regarding PFS were reconstructed using the R package IPDfromKM.

RESULTS

From 1923 identified results, 3 randomized controlled trials with 384 patients met the inclusion criteria. Extended resections after iMRI were performed in 29.2% of the iMRI cases. Intraoperative MRI–guided glioma surgery (OR 5.40, 95% CI 3.25–8.98; p < 0.00001) outperformed conventional navigation-guided surgery in attaining gross-total resection (GTR). In patients in whom a GTR was achieved, the median time to progression was 16.0 months (95% CI 12.3–19.7 months), while the median PFS in patients with a subtotal resection was 9.7 months (95% CI 6.9–12.5 months) (p < 0.001). Despite increased GTR rates, postoperative neurological deterioration was equal among the iMRI and control groups (OR 1.0, 95% CI 0.6–1.7; p = 0.91, I2 = 0%). Intraoperative MRI use prolongs surgery by 42 minutes on average (95% CI 3.3–80.7 minutes; p = 0.03, I2 = 56%). The risk of postoperative intracranial hemorrhage (OR 1.9, 95% CI 0.2–16.9; p = 0.55, I2 = 0%) was not increased, while in one study significantly increased infections were observed in the iMRI arm.

CONCLUSIONS

Intraoperative MRI outperforms conventional surgery in achieving complete glioma resections of all contrast-enhancing tumor portions, enhancing PFS without added risk. Intraoperative MRI is a tool that facilitates these aims without reducing safety in terms of neurological deficits and surgical complications.
Corpus callosotomy for intractable epilepsy: a contemporary series of operative factors and the overall complication rate
Authors: Motiwala Mustafa , Tambi Sandra , Motiwala Ahmed , Dacus Mallory , Troy Christopher , Osorno-Cruz Carlos , Gienapp Andrew J. , Boop Frederick , Klimo Paul , Wheless James , Einhaus Stephanie
Published: December 2024

OBJECTIVE

Corpus callosotomy is an effective treatment for atonic seizures in patients with medically refractory epilepsy. A large modern series of corpus callosotomies performed via open craniotomy highlights the importance of establishing contemporary complication rates for this operation as a benchmark for comparison with newer methodologies. The authors’ study, therefore, examined operative factors and complication rates for a sample of patients who underwent open microsurgical craniotomy for corpus callosotomy to determine current metrics regarding safety and effectiveness for this procedure.

METHODS

The authors retrospectively reviewed institutional data for patients who underwent first-time open callosotomy from 2005 to 2022. Demographic and clinical variables were collected and analyzed with a focus on operative factors and complication rates.

RESULTS

A total of 105 patients were included in the study (mean [range] age 9.39 [0.67–24.17] years); 58.1% (n = 61) were male. One surgeon performed a majority of the operations (n = 80 [76.20%]); 2 other surgeons performed the remaining surgical procedures (21.9% and 1.90%, respectively). In total, 66 complete, 38 subtotal (anterior 70%–99%), and 1 posterior (40%) callosotomies were performed. Blood loss was available for 102 (97.1%) patients (mean [range] 96.67 [10–500] ml). The mean [range] operative time was calculated as 226.76 (45–386) minutes in 76 (72.4%) patients by excluding those patients who underwent concurrent vagal nerve stimulator placement or revision. The operative complication rate was determined to be 6.7% and was comprised of 3 cases of transient pseudomeningocele, 3 wound infections, and 1 delayed intraparenchymal hemorrhage. No venous infarcts were observed on postoperative MRI.

CONCLUSIONS

This is the largest single-center series of open callosotomy patients thus far in the literature and describes important updated metrics to help evaluate new techniques being developed for the surgical treatment of atonic seizures in medically intractable epilepsy.
La conflictividad social en la región Lima Provincias
Authors: Ponte Torrel Juan Manuel
Published: December 2024

Lima provincias presenta, entre el 2016 y 2023, un escenario de conflictividad marcado principalmente por temas ligados a las actividades extractivas y temas socioambientales, enmarcado, además, en un contexto social económico con un crecimiento de la pobreza luego del periodo de pandemia Covid 19, aunque con casos de conflictividad que ya vienen de años anteriores.
En ese marco, el presente informe, que abarca el período de tiempo antes mencionado, tiene como objetivo desarrollar los principales elementos que configuran la conflictividad social en la región de Lima Provincias. Esto incluye problemas, actores y elementos dinámicos de los procesos de conflicto, así como la protesta social y la respuesta del Estado y otros actores.
How is Math Problem-Solving Skill in Terms of Learning Style?
Authors: Setiyowati Nadiah , Aisyah Nyimas , Susanti Ely , Susanti Elsa
Published: December 2024

Learning style is one of the critical factors influencing the development of problem-solving skill. This study aims to examine mathematical problem-solving abilities in relation to students' learning styles. The research involved 32 eleventh-grade students from SMAN Banyuasin III. Data were collected through problem-solving tests and learning style questionnaires. A qualitative analysis was conducted to evaluate the students' problem-solving skills based on their learning styles. The findings revealed significant variations in problem-solving skills among the different learning style groups. Students with a visual learning style performed better on geometry problem-solving tasks, particularly when aided by visual elements. Conversely, auditory learners faced difficulties in comprehending the problems and often required additional verbal explanations from the teacher. Kinesthetic learners, however, struggled the most, exhibiting very low problem-solving abilities. These results underscore the importance of tailoring instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles