bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
UNDER TOXIC LIGHT: EFFECTS OF FLUORESCENT LAMP POWDER ON THE MORPHOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TOMATO PLANTS (Lycopersicum esculentum Miller)
Authors: do N. Camargo Gabriela , V. de Farias Camila , F. de Andrade Débora , Veronesi M. Pontes Fernanda , F. Paulino Jéssica , G. L. Soares Lívia , C. Carneiro Manuel , S. Barboza Rodolfo
Published: January 2025

Laboratory cultivation experiments were conducted under soil contamination using fluorescent lamps (50 and 100 mg kg–1 of Pb) to observe the seed germination and growth of tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum Miller) over 60, 90, and 120 days. The parameters selected to evaluate the impact of soil contamination on plant development included germination and survival rates, morphological characteristics such as the production of root, stem, and leaf tissues (masses), as well as changes in the chemical profile, with a focus on the polyphenolic content in the leaves. Tomato cultivation was determined to be viable, as evidenced by high germination and survival rates in soil unsuitable for traditional cultivation. Statistically significant differences in the masses of aerial parts, leaves, and stems were observed during the 120-day cultivation period when comparing plants in contaminated soil with control plants. Root masses showed no statistically significant differences throughout the entire cultivation period. In the case of tomato plants collected at 120 days, the assimilation of Cd was determined by ICP-MS (inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry). As an adaptive response to contamination-induced stress, the tomato specimens produced 5-O-feruloylquinic acid.
South–south cooperation and strong local teams as catalysts for innovation and digitalization within water operator partnerships
Authors: Kazeta Alex , Nineka Adam , Maserele Lilian , Visser Jan Kees de , Msuya Neli , Rujomba Justine , Eckeveld Andries van
Published: January 2025

Water operator partnerships (WOPs) have gained significant traction since their initiation in 2006. Although a large variety of WOPs is operational around the world, each having a different approach and organizational structure, there is limited knowledge about the factors that determine the effectiveness and success of WOPs. This article shares the Tanzanian approach to WOPs, which can be considered as a triangular WOP with multiple local water and sanitation authorities, and a single lead partner. The WOP is based on two building blocks: strong local teams from within the utilities and south–south knowledge exchange. It is shown that this is advantageous in terms of effective knowledge exchange and a WOP that is well embedded within the partnering utilities. Continued attention is needed to ensure the sustainability of the activities that are being implemented; ownership should remain with the partnering utilities, and not primarily with the local teams.
Prediction of drinking and irrigation chemical water quality indices using a multilinear regression approach in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Sathiyamoorthy Mahenthiran , Gowrisankar Ganesan , Raman Chandra Devi , Kunasekaran Krishnakumar , Loganathan Sankar , Ramakrishnan Devananth
Published: January 2025

Agriculture is predominantly practiced in the Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India. The aim of this research work is to examine the groundwater suitability for drinking and irrigation activities and identify the factors influencing the groundwater quality. Physicochemical parameters such as pH, total dissolved solids, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, sulphate, bicarbonate and nitrate are obtained for 62 groundwater samples (pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons). Based on the drinking water quality index (DWQI), most of the groundwater samples were good for drinking purposes in the region. The groundwater with elevated DWQI needs treatment before consumption. The parameters such as EC, Na%, SAR, MH and KR were integrated to produce a single irrigation water quality index (IWQI); it showed that most groundwater in the region is good for agricultural usage. Only a few samples were poor for agricultural usage. In these poor water quality areas, surface water and rainwater should be considered as alternative sources. There is a slight decrease in the concentration of groundwater ions during post-monsoon due to the dilution and dissolution processes. A multilinear regression model is also developed to predict the DWQI and the IWQI. The scatter diagram between various ions depicts that the geochemical process and anthropogenic sources influence the groundwater quality.
Status of drinking water supply and water stress levels in the African Great Lakes region: a time-series analysis from 1980 to 2020
Authors: Bennett George
Published: January 2025

Freshwater is the most important resource because it is vital for human health, agriculture, the environment, urbanisation, and sustainable economic growth. This study uses time-series analysis of World Bank data for the period 1980–2020 to analyse status of drinking water supply in the African Great Lakes region. The results show that Kenya has been a water-stressed country since 2010, as it is withdrawing more than 25% of its renewable freshwater resources, while Rwanda is likely to soon become a water-stressed country, while Tanzania, Burundi, and Uganda are far from being water-stressed countries. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, freshwater resources are used the least, which is attributed to the political instability and conflict cycles in the country. To achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6, clean water and sanitation for all, in the study area by 2030, Tanzania and Uganda will have to quadruple their current efforts, while Rwanda and Kenya will have to increase their current efforts sixfold, and Burundi will have to increase its current efforts eightfold, while the Democratic Republic of the Congo will have to increase its current efforts 30 times, which is almost impossible; these efforts should be reflected in the budgets of the water sector.
Pesquisa de agentes virais causadores de abortamento, natimortalidade e mortalidade neonatal em gatas
Authors:   , Oliveira Ilanna Vanessa Pristo de Medeiros
Published: January 2025

Embora a infertilidade e a perda da prenhez em gatas sejam ainda pouco estudadas, sabe-se que as causas virais se destacam quando referente à esse contexto. Diante disso, este estudo objetivou identificar a prevalência de agentes virais desencadeadores de patologias reprodutivas que culminam com abortamento, natimortalidade e mortalidade neonatal em gatas atendidas no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido. Amostras de sangue de 26 fêmeas gestantes foram coletadas para realização de hemograma, bioquímicas renal e hepática e análise da glicemia. Além disso, exame de ultrassonografia foi realizado para avaliação da viabilidade fetal. Quando possível, coletaram-se placentas, humores e tecidos fetais. As amostras sanguíneas foram testadas através de qPCR e foram negativas para os vírus causadores de Leucemia felina (FeLV) e Imunodeficiência felina (FIV). Nos testes qPCR e PCR para presença do Alpha hespervírus felino tipo 1 (FHV-1), apenas uma amostra de sangue materno mostrou-se positiva. Tecidos dos fetos oriundos desta fêmea foram negativos para FHV-1. Todas as amostras maternas foram positivas para Parvovírus felino (FPV) ou canino (CPV) pelos teste qPCR e PCR. Os resultados de hemograma e bioquímica apresentaram significância nos achados de neutrofilia, linfopenia e monocitose, além de aumento discreto das bioquímicas referentes à fígado (ALT e AST). Associando esses achados aos resultados maternos positivos para o Parvovírus (PV) sugere-se este agente como causador dos abortamentos e natimortalidades nas gatas pesquisadas.
Morfologia da bolsa cloacal de emas (Rhea americana americana LINNAEUS, 1758)
Authors:   , Oliveira Radan Elvis Matias de
Published: January 2025

A bolsa cloacal é o órgão das aves responsável pela maturação e transferência de linfócitos B para outros tecidos. Apesar da importância deste órgão nos mecanismos imunológicos desses animais, são poucas as informações sobre o desenvolvimento e ultraestrutura em emas jovens. Desta forma, objetivou-se descrever a macroscopia, microscopia, ultraestrutura e vascularização arterial da bolsa cloacal de emas jovens. Neste estudo, utilizou-se 26 animais de ambos os sexos (8 machos e 18 fêmeas), sendo 20 animais destinados à macroscopia e vascularização arterial e os seis para a microscopia de luz, microscopia eletrônica de transmissão e microscopia eletrônica de varredura. A bolsa cloacal de emas é um órgão oco, arredondado, ligeiramente achatado, coloração rosada e com mucosa interna pregueada, localizada dorsalmente à cloaca, com quem se comunica por meio de um óstio. Verificou-se que, a irrigação da bolsa cloacal ocorre a partir de ramos terminais da artéria aorta abdominal, tais como as artérias ilíacas internas direita e esquerda e a mesentérica caudal. Das ilíacas internas direita e esquerda originaram-se as artérias pudendas internas direita e esquerda, que por sua vez deram origem às artérias bursocloacais e cloacais direita e esquerda em todos os animais analisados. Microscopicamente, a bolsa cloacal da ema apresentou, em todas as idades, mucosa interna pregueada composta por lóbulos linfoides de diversos tamanhos e organizados como estrutura alveolar, apresentando dois tipos de epitélios de revestimento, o epitélio associado ao lóbulo bursal, do tipo pavimentoso simples e o epitélio interlobular, correspondendo ao estratificado colunar. Esse lóbulo compunha-se de zona cortical, zona corticomedular e zona medular. Dispostos nesses lóbulos, verificou-se por meio da microscopia de transmissão a existência de linfócitos de tamanhos variados, linfoblastos, capilares sanguíneos, células reticulares epiteliais e macrófagos. Na varredura, a superfície da mucosa dos lóbulos bursais apresentaram projeções poligonais, com a presença de curtas microvilosidades em toda superfície. Conclui-se, que a bolsa cloacal das emas jovens se apresentou como estrutura distinta da cloaca, com tamanho variado em função da idade, e ainda, observou-se seu desenvolvimento a partir da sexta semana de vida.
Morfologia das glândulas salivares maiores de preás (galea spixii wagler, 1831)
Authors:   , Rebouças Carlos Eduardo Vale
Published: January 2025

Os trabalhos de morfofisiologia com animais silvestres são pertinentes, pois fornecem dados
que servem de subsídios para a tomada de atitudes que visam a criação de planos de manejo
zootécnico, sanitário e alimentar, possibilitando a preservação e manutenção dessas espécies
criadas em cativeiro. Estudos sobre a morfologia de preás abordam os vários sistemas, mas
nenhum deles faz referência à topografia ou arranjo estrutural de suas glândulas salivares
maiores. Esta pesquisa teve como objetivos descrever a morfologia das glândulas salivares
maiores de Galea spixii, com base em técnicas de macroscopia, microscopia de luz
convencional, microscopia eletrônica de transmissão, de varredura e histoquímica. Os
protocolos foram autorizados pelo ICMBio e Comissão de Ética no Uso de Animais, tendo sido
utilizados 12 animais adultos. Os animais foram dissecados, as glândulas caracterizadas
macroscopicamente e fotodocumentadas. Em seguida foram coletados fragmentos de cada
glândula que foram processados segundo técnicas para Hematoxilina-Eosina, Ácido Periódico
de Schif, Tricômico de Gomori e Azul de Alcian. Secções de cinco micrômetros foram coradas,
analisadas e fotografadas em microscópio Leica RM2125 RT®. Os resultados permitem que se
afirme que o preá silvestre possui quatro pares de glândulas salivares maiores representadas
pelas parótidas, mandibulares, zigomáticas e sublinguais. Estas são lobuladas, constituídas por
ácinos mucosos e serosos, secretam mucinas de natureza ácidas e neutras e, comumente,
apresentam ductos intercalares, estriados e excretores. A ultraestrutura das células acinares
sugere, que estas possuem grande atividade celular e confirmam o que se estabeleceu com base
na microscopia de luz. Dentre as glândulas, apenas as mandibulares são lobadas e contêm
adicionalmente ductos granulosos.
The problems of school principals with auxiliary school personnel and suggestions for solutions
Authors: Tulunay Ateş Öznur , Mart Özlem Akın , Türkkaş Ceyda
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this research is to determine the problems that school principals experience with the assistant school personnel and their solutions to the problems. The study group of this research, which was carried out as a qualitative case study, consists of 33 school principals working in Eğirdir district of Isparta province. The data of the research were obtained with a semi-structured interview form consisting of demographic information and open-ended questions. Content analysis method was used in the analysis of the data. When the findings of the research are examined; it has been determined that the majority of school principals have problems with the assistant school personnel, and the most important problem is the inadequacy of these personnel. In addition, each principal tries to produce special solutions for their own conditions; it has been determined that there are suggestions that can be put into practice with central decisions on terms of appointment, legal regulations and improvement.
Pandemi öncesi ve sonrası teknolojinin kullanımına ilişkin özel durum çalışması: İlkokul fen bilimleri dersi öğretimi
Authors: Korumaz Kevser , Korur Fikret , Erduran Avcı Dilek
Published: January 2025

Bu çalışmada pandeminin hemen öncesinde toplanmış olan veriler ile Pandemi sonrasında toplanılan veriler karşılaştırarak sınıf öğretmenlerinin fen bilimleri dersinde öğretim teknolojilerini kullanabilme durumlarını betimlemek amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada, nitel araştırma desenlerinden durum çalışması kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada incelenen durum, fen bilimleri dersine öğretim teknolojileri entegre edilerek öğretimin gerçekleştirilmesi, durumun kendisi olarak belirlenmiş ve bütüncül olarak ele alınmıştır. Öğretmenlerin öğretim teknolojilerini fen bilimleri dersinde kullanabilmelerine yönelik görüşleri derinlemesine inceleneceği için içsel durum çalışması deseni kullanılmıştır. Çalışma grubu oluşturulurken amaçlı örnekleme yöntemlerinden ölçüt örnekleme yolu izlenmiştir. Buna göre görüşmeler, 3 veya 4. sınıfta derse giren ve fen bilimlerinde dijital teknolojileri kullanan sınıf öğretmenleri ile yapılmış, katılımcılar Antalya ilindeki merkeze bağlı ilkokullarda öğretmenlik yapmaktadırlar. Veriler, araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formuyla toplanmış ve yapılan görüşmeler yarı yapılandırılmış şekilde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular içerik analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Pandemi öncesi dönemde araştırmaya katılan öğretmenler, fen bilimleri dersini işlerken bilgisayar ve uygulamalarını, internet ve interaktif materyalleri iyi düzeyde kullandıklarını ifade etmişlerdir. Ancak öğretim teknolojilerini kullanmada dijital ortamlar/ kaynaklar gibi belirli sınırlıkların bulunduğu ve bu ihtiyaçların yeterince karşılanmadığını belirtmişlerdir. Pandemi sonrası dönemde ise öğretmenler, öğretim teknolojilerini kullanmada dijital ortamların ve alt yapı yetersizliğinin hala devam ettiğini belirtip konuyla ilgili önerilerde bulunmuşlardır.
Why AI Monitoring Faces Resistance and What Healthcare Organizations Can Do About It: An Emotion-Based Perspective (Preprint)
Authors: Werder Karl , Cao Lan , Park Eun Hee , Ramesh Balasubramaniam
Published: January 2025

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Continuous monitoring of patients’ health facilitated by artificial intelligence (AI) has enhanced the quality of health care, that is, the ability to access effective care. However, AI monitoring often encounters resistance to adoption by decision makers. Healthcare organizations frequently assume that the resistance stems from patients’ rational evaluation of the technology’s costs and benefits. Recent research challenges this assumption and suggests that the resistance to AI monitoring is influenced by the emotional experiences of patients and their surrogate decision makers. We develop a framework from an emotional perspective, provide important implications for healthcare organizations, and offer recommendations to help reduce resistance to AI monitoring.
Savunma Sporlarında Rakibi Affetme ve Psikolojik İyi Oluş: Karate-Do ve Kick Boks
Authors: Demir Bengü , Kara Nuriye Şeyma
Published: January 2025

Bu araştırma, Karate ve Kick Boks branşındaki sporcuların rakibi affetme ve psikolojik iyi oluş düzeylerini belirlemek maksadıyla tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmada ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın evrenini Spor Hizmetleri Genel Müdürlüğüne bağlı Türkiye Karate Federasyonu ve Türkiye Kick Boks Federasyonu oluşturmaktadır. Örneklemini ise bu federasyonlara bağlı Karate ve Kick Boks branşlarından 372 sporcu oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma basit seçkisiz örneklem yöntemiyle gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmada toplanan veriler betimsel istatistikler, bağımsız gruplar t-testi, tek yönlü varyans analizi ve pearson korelasyon analizi kullanılarak çözümlenmiştir. Araştırma bulguları incelendiğinde; cinsiyet değişkenine göre sporda rakibi affetme düzeyinde anlamlı farklılık olduğu; branş değişkenlerine göre ise anlamlı farklılık olmadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Cinsiyet, branş değişkenlerine göre psikolojik iyi oluş düzeyinde anlamlı farklılık olmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Son olarak, sporda rakibi affetme alt boyutlarından olumluya yönelme ve empati kurma ile psikolojik iyi oluş arasında negatif yönde anlamlı ilişkiler olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Araştırma neticesinde sporda rakibi affetme ile psikolojik iyi oluş arasında anlamlı ilişki olduğu söylenebilir.
A Holy Collage: Images, Relics and Rhetoric of Divine Presence
Authors: Maizuls M. R.
Published: January 2025

The article focuses on the late medieval “Enclosed Gardens” and the composite amulets known as Breverl, which became popular in the early Modernity. In spite of the differences of their forms, sizes and functions, both types of religious objects were created as collages — from elements of different origins and uses. What they have in common, however, is that both were created as a kind of collage — from the elements of different origin. Most of them were not intended either for the “gardens” or for amulets and were reused in them. In the center of the folding “gardens”, small figures of saints were set up, and around them a densely filled world of elaborately made flowers, fragments of relics, images cut from manuscripts, pilgrimage badges, Agnus Dei was arranged. In the amulets, on the contrary, the center was occupied by a miniscule “reliquary” in which tiny particles of relics were juxtaposed with various devotionalia. It was wrapped in several layers of paper with engraved images of intercessor saints, texts of prayers and protective formulas. The aim of the article is to analyze the possible functions and the modus operandi of these image-objects; the combinations of sacred sign-indexes (relics) and sign-icons (images); similarities and differences in their visual rhetoric; and the role of visibility and invisibility of the elements. Both “Enclosed gardens” and Breverl are collections of sacred objects that are embedded in a clear spatial pattern where symmetry plays an important role. At the same time, in the “gardens” the sign-indexes and sign-icons are open to the eye and can support prayer practices and imply tactile contact. In amulets, both relics, images and texts, on the contrary, are hidden from view and are supposed to act “automatically”, protecting the one who touches and carries this enclosed world without seeing its powerful contents.
“Weak Religiosity” Prototypes: How to See What is Absent?
Authors: Prutskova E. V. , Markin K. V.
Published: January 2025

Contemporary sociology of religion interprets the weak religiosity of the Orthodox Christians in Russia either as a “nominal” membership in Orthodox Church, or as a particular stage on a linear path to full churching. Both views oversimplify rich religious experience. The boundaries between the main oppositions (sacred‑profane, religious‑secular), on which the sociology of religion was based, are no longer obvious in the modern world. We are trying to discover new themes and analyze the contribution of both traditional church piety and new values of self‑realization, environmental friendliness, body, etc. The analysis is carried out within the framework of Q‑methodology: 30 respondents, analysis of prototypes of religiosity based on Q‑sorts of a set of 136 cards and in‑depth interviews. The “Weak Religiosity” Q‑set was developed based on the ideas of T. Luckmann’s “Invisible Religion” and represents 8 spheres. Each sphere is actualized through a set of statements that describe potential experiences of the transcendent at different levels or indicate the importance of this experience. Statements (136 in total) are formulated in the third person. The paper describes eight prototypes: 1) “classical” religiosity, 2) civic and political engagement, 3) relationships with other people, 4) spirituality, 5) body and a healthy lifestyle, 6) creativity and personal self‑realization, 7) self‑development and the common good, 8) work. We argue that these prototypes can be interpreted as specifically religious, irreducible to any non‑religious factor.
Corporate governance: Future avenues and perspectives
Authors: Pazarskis Michail , Kostyuk Alexander
Published: January 2025

Corporate governance refers to the systems, structures, and institutions that determine how power and resource management are distributed among stakeholders within organizations (Davis, 2005). It encompasses a flexible framework of tools intended to serve as a dynamic system of guidelines, practices, and developing processes that empower management and the board to tackle the difficulties of managing an entity more efficiently (Becht et al., 2003). Corporate governance encompasses the methods through which an entity’s goals are established and pursued within the framework of its social, regulatory, and market contexts.
An existence result for a general non-linear parabolic equation and related eigenvalue problem, a more rigourous approach
Authors: Botelho Fabio , Botelho Fabio Silva
Published: January 2025

This short communication develops an existence result for a general non-linear parabolic equation and related eigenvalue problem. The method of proof comprises a variational approach for establishing a concerning solution existence at each instant of time, related to a model discretized in time. The main difference concerning the previous version, is that we have made some improvements and corrections concerning a heuristic part of the previous proof, presenting now a formal rigourous result.
Impact of Self-Esteem Training on Individuals with Disabilities Aged 17-30
Authors: M Vaccaro , M Bollo , N Aiello , K Macmillan , P Vaccaro , T Iona , GM Fruci , M Agnesone
Published: January 2025

Several studies showed that higher levels of self-esteem are correlated with lower levels of anxiety and of depression, and
higher satisfactory interpersonal relationships such as security and closeness, whereas low self-esteem was found to play a
pivotal role as a risk factor for anxiety, emotion regulation problems and depression. Self-esteem is a key determinant of the
psychological and social well-being of individuals, particularly in people with disabilities, who often face unique challenges
related to self-acceptance and social inclusion. There is a paucity of specific research on the effectiveness of psychotherapeutic
interventions targeting self-esteem in people with disabilities. This experimental comparative study aims to analyse changes
in self-esteem, psychological well-being, anxiety and depression in a sample of 30 individuals with mild intellectual disability,
aged between 17 and 30 years, who participated in a psychotherapeutic program focused on self-esteem training and the
interview technique (Semi, 1985), conducted in a public setting. The individual psychotherapeutic program was structured
into 8 weekly sessions, each lasting 90 minutes, for a total duration of 8 weeks. The intervention, using an uncontrolled trial,
was supported by objective measurements taken from the patients before (T0) and after the psychotherapeutic program (T1).
Results analysed using SPSS 2.0 software revealed significant improvements in the participants' self-esteem and psychological
well-being, as well as a reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms among the patients involved in the study
A Character Education Framework Grounded in Exemplary Leadership: Insights and Applications
Authors: Mubarok Muhammad Khusni , Syakur Abd. , Fahmi Moh. Farih , Prasetya Rizki
Published: January 2025

Character education is a fundamental aspect of human development, as it shapes individuals into ethical and responsible members of society. This study explores the effectiveness of exemplary leadership as a method for character education through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The findings reveal that exemplary teaching methods play a pivotal role in fostering holistic character development by integrating cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. These methods enable educators to act as role models, guiding students to internalize and practice ethical values in their daily lives. Despite its potential, the study identifies gaps in the systematic application of exemplary leadership within educational practices, particularly in teacher training programs. Addressing these challenges requires collaborative efforts among educators, policymakers, and communities. This research underscores the transformative potential of exemplary leadership in addressing moral challenges and promoting sustainable character education across diverse educational contexts. The findings contribute valuable insights to the field of character education, offering a robust framework for implementation and policy development.
Kerja Sama Multistakeholder National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) sebagai Upaya Penanganan Sampah Plastik di Perairan Bali Melalui Edukasi Pada Pelajar
Authors: Pratama Zenith Irba setya , Astuti Wiwiek Rukmi Dwi
Published: January 2025

Indonesia berada dalam posisi kelima sebagai negara di kawasan Asia yang menyumbang sampah plastik terbanyak ke perairan dan salah satu provinsi yang menjadi polutan terbanyak adalah Bali. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kerja sama multi stakeholder National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) dalam menangani sampah plastik di perairan Provinsi Bali melalui edukasi pada pelajar (2020-2023). Penelitian ini menggunakan teori Multistakeholder Partnership dengan menganalisis proses kerja sama multistakeholder melalui tiga tahap yaitu pemetaan dan pembangunan, mengelola dan memelihara, serta meninjau dan merevisi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan mengumpulkan data melalui wawancara dan studi literatur. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya tiga tahap proses kerja sama, pertama, hasil pemetaan stakeholder oleh NPAP untuk mengurangi sampah plastik di perairan sebanyak 70% melalui edukasi kepada pelajar di Bali, yaitu PPLH Bali melalui program sekolah ekologis dan Bye Bye Plastic Bags melalui program youthtopia. Tahapan kedua yaitu pengelolaan program edukasi yang dikelola bersama dengan anggota NPAP lainnya, yang sekaligus didukung pendanaannya baik melalui pemberian instentif ataupun sponsor. Terakhir, tahap peninjauan diadakan oleh NPAP dan dilakukan pada program sekolah ekologis. Adapun kekurangan dalam kerja sama multistakeholder ini yaitu transparansi dan koordinasi yang masih perlu ditingkatkan.
Trust in veterinarians and association with vaccine information sources and vaccination status among dog and cat owners
Authors: Haeder Simon F.
Published: January 2025

OBJECTIVE

To assess pet owners’ trust in veterinarians and the connection between pet owners’ trust and sources of vaccine information, as well as the association with vaccination status.

METHODS

A national survey was administered to 2,853 dog and 1,977 cat owners focused on vaccine behavior. Survey data were analyzed with weighted Poisson (number of sources), logit (veterinarians as primary sources), least-squares (information seeking), and linear probability (vaccination status) models.

RESULTS

Overall, 62.9% of dog and 61.2% of cat owners were classified as trusting their veterinarians. On average, dog owners consulted 2.50 sources about vaccine information; cat owners consulted 2.27 sources. Veterinarians were the most common primary sources of information for 85.4% of dog owners with high levels of trust, but only 62.6% of dog owners with lower levels. This was the case for 83.8% and 56.3% of cat owners. Trust in veterinarians was not associated with the number of sources consulted, but those with higher levels of trust were more likely to list veterinarians as their primary sources. Those with higher levels of trusts were also more likely to seek out information on vaccines. Trust and certain types of information sources like the internet were associated with vaccination status.

CONCLUSIONS

Most pet owners trust their veterinarian, but a substantial minority do not. This has important implications for vaccination behavior. Efforts should be made to increase levels of trust.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Trust in veterinarians can serve as an important resource to increase vaccinations.
The concurrent use of 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel and betamethasone esters for intra-articular injection is well tolerated in 10 healthy horses
Authors: Whitaker Beau , Barnhard Jennifer A. , Webb Kathryn R. , Levine David , Green Megan M. , Vieira Mariana R.
Published: January 2025

OBJECTIVE

This study assessed the safety and tolerability of concurrent intra-articular (IA) injection of 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel (2.5% iPAAG) and betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate esters (BME) in the metacarpophalangeal joints (MCPJs) of healthy horses.

METHODS

10 healthy therapeutic riding horses were enrolled in this open-label safety study from August 1 to September 14, 2023. Inclusion criteria required normal physical examinations, insulin level, hematology, biochemistry, soundness at all gaits, and negative forelimb flexion tests. Screening occurred from days –14 to –0. Each horse received a single IA injection of 1 mL of 2.5% iPAAG and 1 mL of BME (6 mg/mL) into the right MCPJ on day 0. Posttreatment veterinary assessments (days 0, 1, 2, 3, 7, 14, and 30) included physical examinations, joint-specific evaluations (skin temperature, fetlock circumference at the level of the MCPJ), soundness assessments, and adverse event monitoring. Caretaker observation diaries (days 0 through 30) were also reviewed.

RESULTS

No adverse events occurred, and all horses remained clinically sound. Joint circumference remained stable without evidence of effusion. Transient increases in skin temperature on days 2, 3, 7, and 14 correlated with ambient temperature changes, returning to baseline by day 30. Caretaker observations supported clinical findings.

CONCLUSIONS

Concurrent IA administration of 2.5% iPAAG and BME was safe and well tolerated in the right MCPJ of healthy horses, with no evidence of local or systemic adverse effects.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

This therapy combines BME’s short-term anti-inflammatory effects with 2.5% iPAAG’s long-term synovial integration, warranting further evaluation in diseased joints.
Cross-Sectional Survey to Assess Tobacco and Nicotine Product Use since the Introduction of Heated Tobacco Products in Japan: Wave 2
Authors: Prasad Krishna , Shetty Mandara , Edward Lauren , Kanitscheider Claudia , Marczykowski Felix
Published: January 2025

Providing data on usage patterns is key to assessing the reduced-risk potential of novel tobacco and nicotine products as compared to conventional cigarettes at a population level. A pilot cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2018 across 3 areas of Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, and Sendai) to assess tobacco and nicotine product use after the introduction of Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs). Following successful completion of the pilot study, two nationwide cross-sectional surveys were conducted using the general population in Japan to assess use patterns after the introduction of HTPs. The first (Wave 1) was conducted in 2019, and the second in 2020. In Wave 2, the concern of this publication, additional population-level data was obtained on use patterns and behaviour relating to tobacco and nicotine products in Japan. Eligible participants were Japanese residents, aged 20 years or older who consented to complete the survey. A 3-stage probability sampling method was applied that was geographically stratified by street blocks proportionate to population density. Respondents self-reported patterns of product use and reasons for HTP use. Complete responses were available from 5307 individuals, of whom 889 (16.7%) were current users, 1012 (19.1%) were former users, and 3407 (64.2%) were never users of tobacco products (weighted respondent totals). Of current tobacco users, 63.5% smoked cigarettes exclusively and 17.9% used HTPs exclusively. HTP dual use in combination with conventional cigarettes was 12.7%. The remaining 5.9% of users were categorised as poly users (i.e., use of 2 or more tobacco products). The most common reasons reported for HTP use were perceived reduction in harm to others and self - compared to cigarettes. These findings are consistent across pilot and Wave 1 conducted in Japan as part of this survey programme. Cigarettes were still the most frequent tobacco product used (13.4% in the pilot to 15.5% in Wave 1) within the general population, the usage prevalence for HTPs (5.3% to 5.4%) being considerable in comparison to other tobacco or nicotine-containing products like cigars, cigarillos, pipe, kiseru, and oral tobacco, where usage prevalence was close to zero. As with the previous Waves, no gateway effect (use of non-traditional combustible tobacco use – such as e-cigarettes and in this case HTP use – leading to subsequent tobacco smoking) was observed in this study.

The findings presented here are indicative of the results from the initial study in 2018 and the nationwide Wave 1 study in 2019 but with a larger population, where the market is now more established with new-generation products. In conclusion, the prevalence of cigarette use in Japan is decreasing and HTPs seem to be increasingly used as an alternative to cigarette smoking.
Towards Safer Workplace: A Survey-Based Study on Developing a Safety Climate Model for the Indonesian Paper Industry
Authors: Rahdiana Nana , Suhardi Bambang , Damayanti Retno Wulan , Susanto Novie , Rohani Jafri Mohd
Published: January 2025

A reliable safety climate model is essential for evaluating safety behavior and predicting risks such as accidents or injuries, yet no research has speciﬁcally addressed the safety climate in the paper industry, either globally or in Indonesia. Recognized as high-risk due to its reliance on large machinery and hazardous chemicals, the paper industry has been understudied in this context. This research addresses the gap by developing a safety climate model tailored to the Indonesian paper industry, following a rigorous methodology that included a literature review, model design, validation processes, and Goodness-of-Fit testing. The study identiﬁed nine dimensions and 36 initial indicators, with strong content validity conﬁrmed through Aiken’s V index, and reﬁned through a survey of 313 employees—including managers, supervisors, and operators—at a paper factory in West Java, Indonesia. Conﬁrmatory factor analysis (CFA) led to the ﬁnal model, comprising nine dimensions and 32 validated indicators, achieving excellent ﬁt across key criteria. These dimensions include management commitment, safety environment, safety communication, safety involvement, safety rules and procedures, safety training, safety competence, work pressure, and local wisdom. The validated model oﬀers valuable insights into safety practices, providing a practical framework for improving safety performance in the Indonesian paper industry. By fostering a proactive safety culture and addressing sector-speciﬁc risks, this model has the potential to signiﬁcantly reduce workplace accidents and improve overall safety performance, marking an important advancement in industry-speciﬁc safety research.
Optimizing Demand Forecasting Method with Support Vector Regression for Improved Inventory Planning
Authors: Palgunadi Tryantomo Lokhilmahful , Fitriana Rina , Habyba Anik Nur , Liang Yun-Chia
Published: January 2025

Problems arising from suboptimal production planning can cause inventory management to be less effective and efficient in the company. The lack of integrated presentation of information also causes less efficiency in making decisions. This study aims to obtain the best kernel function forecasting model by predicting ground rod sales using the Support Vector Regression (SVR) method in order to determine the level of forecasting accuracy and the results of ground rod forecasting in the future which are presented in an optimal data visualization. This problem-solving is done with the Support Vector Regression method, which consists of linear kernel functions, polynomial kernel functions, and radial basis function (RBF) kernel functions with the Grid Search Algorithm. Based on the results of the best parameter search that has been done using the grid search algorithm, it can be concluded that the best kernel function forecasting model is a linear kernel function with a value of C = 100 and ε = 10-3. The accuracy of this forecasting model has a MAPE value of training data and testing data of 2.048% and 1.569%, where this value is the smallest MAPE value compared to the MAPE value of the other two functions. After getting the best model, forecasting was carried out within five months, obtaining an average of 6,647 monthly pieces. The results of forecasting and historical sales are reviewed in a visualization of Business Intelligence data so that it is well exposed, where the forecasting shows an increase from every month.
A Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Approach for Selecting Open-Source ERP Systems in SMEs Using Fuzzy AHP and TOPSIS
Authors: Utama Dana Marsetiya , Ibrahim Muhammad Faisal , Jabari Ahmed Nedal Abid Al Kareem
Published: January 2025

In a rapidly growing and competitive business era, selecting an open-source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a critical step to support the eﬃciency and eﬀectiveness of company operations. This research aims to propose an innovative methodology by integrating the fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (fuzzy AHP) and fuzzy Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to the Ideal Solution (fuzzy TOPSIS) to improve the open-source ERP selection process. The method involves eight criteria and 26 sub-criteria to comprehensively evaluate 11 open-source ERP alternatives, speciﬁcally for SMEs in the transportation services sector in Indonesia. System quality has been identiﬁed as a critical factor in the selection of an open-source ERP system, with particular emphasis on aspects such as security and reliability. These sub-criteria are considered the most inﬂuential in determining the suitability of a system. The analysis further indicates that the 10th ERP alternative as the best choice, consistently outperforming others in meeting the deﬁned criteria. Additionally, sensitivity analysis conﬁrmed the robustness of this choice, demonstrating its stability and eﬀectiveness despite changes in criteria weights. Beyond its practical implications for SMEs, this research contributes a versatile evaluation framework that can be adapted to other industries seeking eﬀective ERP solutions. The ﬁndings emphasize the importance of structured decision-making in technology adoption, oﬀering comprehensive and reliable guidance for organizations aiming to optimize their operations through open-source ERP systems. This study not only bridges a critical gap in ERP selection for SMEs but also establishes a methodological foundation for future research and applications across diverse industry sectors.
Enhanced Sustainability Assessment Framework for Plywood Manufacturing: A Multi-Method Approach Using Delphi Technique, BWM, and S-VSM
Authors: Garside Annisa Kesy , Rosiani Tyas Yuli , Amanda Adelya , Saputro Thomy Eko , E Oliveira Eduardo
Published: January 2025

Sustainable manufacturing has emerged as a critical priority in addressing the complex environmental, social, and economic challenges of modern industry. This study focuses on the plywood sector, a signiﬁcant contributor to manufacturing, which faces distinct sustainability issues such as high energy consumption, material ineﬃciencies, and hazardous working conditions. To address these challenges, the research introduces workload and noise level as critical indicators for assessing sustainability, broadening the scope of traditional evaluation methods. A multi-method framework was employed, integrating the Delphi technique to identify key sustainability indicators, the Best Worst Method (BWM) to assign weights to these indicators, and Sustainable Value Stream Mapping (S-VSM) paired with a Traﬃc Light System (TLS) to evaluate and visualize the Manufacturing Sustainability Score (MSS). Applied to a plywood manufacturing case study, the framework highlighted areas requiring improvement, particularly in worker well-being and operational safety, while demonstrating the industry's moderate overall eﬃciency. By oﬀering actionable insights for improving resource use, operational processes, and employee conditions, this framework provides a practical tool for industry managers aiming to enhance sustainability. Furthermore, its adaptability makes it a valuable reference for other manufacturing sectors seeking to implement resource-eﬃcient and sustainable practices. This research not only ﬁlls critical gaps in sustainability assessment but also contributes to advancing industry practices by emphasizing holistic and innovative approaches to manufacturing eﬃciency.
La espiral metacomunicativa en el juego deportivo
Authors: Pagola Martínez Herminia
Published: January 2025

Este artículo explora la metacomunicación inherente al juego deportivo. Comienza por la definición de deporte como juego más metalenguaje: el deporte es un metajuego, se fundamenta en la metacomunicación que surge en torno al juego originario. Siguiendo la perspectiva de Hans-Georg Gadamer se aborda la idea de alteridad en el juego humano: siempre es necesario un otro para jugar, ya sea otra persona, el rozamiento del aire o el desnivel del terreno. Se analizan los distintos niveles metacomunicativos que emergen en el juego deportivo, estableciendo una analogía entre el deporte y las artes in itinere (en movimiento, escénicas) y enfatizando, en ambos casos, su carácter agonal. Finalmente, se introduce la noción de espiral estético-hermenéutica que recoge la dinámica interna tanto del hecho deportivo como del artístico.
Mistificaciones Olímpicas: la recepción de la cultura clásica en Pierre de Coubertin
Authors: Ornelas Jorge
Published: January 2025

En este trabajo argumento que los juegos Olímpicos modernos están fincados en mitos provenientes de la burguesía victoriana europea, quienes vieron en la apropiación de denominada "cultura clásica", la ocasión perfecta para universalizar sus ideales y valores burgueses, lo que hasta nuestros días ha significado una concepción del olimpismo en términos eurocéntricos, colonialistas e imperialistas. El primer mito que intento desmontar es el que identifica la función del olimpismo con la promoción de paz y armonía entre todos los pueblos. El segundo es el mito del maratón y en tercer lugar muestro que el proyecto olímpico de Coubertin en realidad estaba anidado en el proyecto pedagógico imperialista británico que veía en el deporte la ocasión perfecta para inculcar en los infantes el amateurismo, el respeto a las jerarquías y el orden, valores centrales para los intereses expansionistas británicos. Así pues, argumento que una mirada detenida sobre la gestación del olimpismo moderno en la obra de Coubertin es indispensable para retirar del deporte actual todos esos valores que promueven la exclusión, particularmente de los grupos subrepresentados.
Athlète philosophe ou philosophe athlète : Quel philosophe du sport ?
Authors: Andrieu Bernard
Published: January 2025

Nous présentons ici deux types de réflexions sur le corps athlétique en philosophie du corps et éthique du sport. D’une part des athlètes, sportifs pratiquants ou sportifs de haut niveau qui se sont convertis, comme Georges Vigarello, Michel Bouet, Isabelle Queval, Raphael Verchère, Sandra Museeuw, Aldo Houterman, sinon à la philosophie du moins à l’éthique du sport après une blessure, une nouvelle orientation de carrière, une double formation. D’autre part des philosophes, comme Michel Foucault, Richard Shusterman, Guillaume Le Blanc, Akira Kurashima, Alexandre Legendre, Haruka Okui, Nathalie Depraz pratiquent le sport pour construire une philosophie réflexive sur l’activité physique mais aussi le sentiment de soi dans l’épreuve.
Analisis Beberapa Faktor yang Memengaruhi Volume Impor Jeruk di Indonesia
Authors: Saidah Zumi , Yudha Eka Purna , Supyandi Dika
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze the impact of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), international prices, and import tariffs on the import volume of oranges in Indonesia. The increasing volume of orange imports in recent years indicates that external factors play a role in determining import levels. The variables examined in this study include CPI as an indicator of domestic purchasing power, international orange prices as a reflection of global market dynamics, and import tariffs as a government policy affecting international trade. The data used in this study is annual data from 2010 to 2023. The analysis method employed is multiple linear regression to observe the effects of each independent variable on the volume of orange imports. The results show that CPI has a positive and significant impact on the volume of orange imports, indicating that higher CPI levels lead to an increase in imports. International prices have a significant negative effect, implying that an increase in global orange prices reduces the import volume of oranges in Indonesia. Import tariffs also have a negative and significant impact on orange import volumes, meaning that higher import tariffs decrease the number of oranges imported. The multiple linear regression model has a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.85, indicating that 85% of the variation in the orange import volume can be explained by these three independent variables. These findings highlight the importance of controlling import tariffs and monitoring international prices to effectively manage the volume of orange imports in Indonesia.