bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Condiciones laborales y factores de riesgo cardiovascular de los conductores de una línea de transporte público, Chillán, 2022
Authors: Contreras-Espinoza Bárbara , Cortés-Ramírez Javiera , Escobar-Godoy Camila , Teicheira-Lira Felipe , Segura-Hernández Paulina
Published: February 2025

Introducción: Las enfermedades cardiovasculares se posicionan entre las principales causas de mortalidad en todo el mundo. Los conductores de transporte público padecen múltiples factores de riesgo que pueden producir a lo largo enfermedades cardiovasculares que están relacionados con el tipo de trabajo que desempeñan. El objetivo de este estudio fue Evaluar la relación de las condiciones laborales y los factores de riesgo cardiovascular de los conductores de transporte público de la Ciudad de Chillán, año 2022.
Método: Estudio cuantitativo, analítico de corte transversal, con una población de estudio de 37 conductores de transporte público de Chillan. Se aplicaron 3 instrumentos creados para esta investigación, los cuales fueron sometido a una validación por expertos. Posteriormente a la aplicación, los resultados fueron tabulados en Microsoft Excel, donde cada variable fue descrita para su posterior análisis.
Resultados: Se evidenció que la población de conductores encuestados tiene altas probabilidades de padecer enfermedades cardiovasculares, donde los factores de riesgo más presente son el hábito tabáquico y el sedentarismo. 
Conclusiones: El principal aporte de la investigación en estos trabajadores es promover estrategias de intervención de salud pública para incentivar la asistencia a centros de atención primaria. El objetivo es prevenir y tratar las enfermedades presentes y futuras.
Defining marriage in the constitution – a perspective from Singapore
Authors: Chng Kenny
Published: February 2025

Constitutional provisions, which contain definitions of marriage – for example, that marriage is a union between a man and a woman – are of particular interest, since the definition of marriage is one of the most contentious culture war issues today. A recent addition to the landscape of such provisions around the world is Article 156 of the Singapore Constitution. This constitutional amendment was intended to supply a degree of constitutional protection to the definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman, against the backdrop of concerns about possible constitutional challenges to the definition of marriage in Singapore. This comment proposes that the story of Singapore’s experience with Article 156 is a topic of interest for comparative constitutional law scholars both within and outside Singapore. Against the comparative landscape, Singapore’s Article 156 presents an interesting solution to how a written constitution can regulate the definition of marriage.
Building the world’s first large language model designed for competition lawyers
Authors: Schwarz Daniel , Halpern Jonathan
Published: February 2025

We built the world’s first AI‑powered search and answer engine designed specifically for competition lawyers. This can be used to generate answers to competition law questions based on competition law materials and showing the source used to generate the answer so the lawyer can independently validate how the answer was reached. We then built the world’s first large language model designed for competition lawyers to improve the process where the tool searches for the best competition law source that can be used to answer a question. This article provides an overview of the approach we took and demonstrates the substantial benefits that AI can have for the practice of competition law.
vicisitudes del derecho humano a la paz. Informe de un proceso de codificación inacabado
Authors: Gil Martín Francisco Javier , Sánchez Piñeiro David
Published: February 2025

En este artículo revisamos la conversión de la paz en una categoría de derechos humanos durante las últimas décadas desde tres perspectivas: 1) el proceso dual de codificación en el que destacaron la participación de organizaciones de la sociedad civil y las iniciativas de actores no estatales, 2) el estatuto del derecho a la paz dentro de los derechos humanos de tercera generación y en relación con la concepción de la paz positiva y 3) las implicaciones políticas derivadas de exigir la responsabilidad de los Estados y la promoción de la justicia social a nivel global. Concluimos que el resultado de esa juridificación hasta la fecha, la Declaración sobre el Derecho a la Paz, es probablemente un logro provisional en un proceso de aprendizaje colectivo de mayor alcance.
Deontic powers and reasons to act independently of desire
Authors: Lucena Cid Isabel Victoria
Published: February 2025

This article analyses Searle’s thesis which states that all political power represents a deontic power related to rights, duties, obligations, authorizations, permissions, authority, etc. This concept leads us to the understanding that power and constituent status functions are irremediably tied to collective acceptance and constitutive rules. Notions like the linguistic constitution of deontic powers, reasons to act independently of desire, normative rationality, and the collective acceptance of political systems, constitute some of the cornerstones of a conceptual frame whose realistic vision of the social, institutional, and political has important implications in the fields of legal, political, and moral philosophy.
Екологічне оцінювання якості поверхневих вод в межиріччі Дністер-Південний Буг в межах Одеської області для краплинного зрошення
Authors: Blazhko A.P.
Published: February 2025

Стаття присвячена актуальній проблемі нормування якості води для систем краплинного зрошення. В ній висвітлено результати досліджень якості поверхневих вод межиріччя Дністра-Південного Бугу на території Одеської області за період 2008-2017 р. Джерелом вихідної інформації є архівні матеріали Департаменту екології та природних ресурсів Одеської облдержадміністрації та відокремленого підрозділу басейнового управління водних ресурсів річок Чорного моря та Нижнього Дунаю «Чорноморський центр водних ресурсів» і ґрунти». Для досягнення мети роботи реалізовано наступні завдання: проведено оцінку якості поливної води на ризик вторинного засолення ґрунту за показниками сумарної концентрації токсичних іонів з урахуванням їх гранулометричного складу; визначали якість поливної води на ризик олуження ґрунту та вміст у ній мікроелементів і важких металів; проведено оцінку якості поверхневих вод за екологогігієнічними та еколого-токсичними показниками при краплинному зрошенні. Оцінка якості поверхневих вод басейнів Барабою, Малого Куяльника та Тилігулу за еколого-гігієнічними та еколого-токсикологічними критеріями показала, що перевищення нормативних значень вмісту синтетичних поверхневоактивних кількостей становить 3-4 ГДК, а найбільше забруднення спостерігалося у водах басейну р. Великий Куяльник і становило 5-8 ГДК. За результатами дослідження встановлено, що поверхневі води в басейнах річок Барабой, Малий Куяльник і Тилігул за агрономічними критеріями відповідають II класу якості. Воду таких джерел зрошення можливо використовувати для систем краплинного зрошення за умов постійного контролю її якості та обов’язкового застосування комплексу агромеліоративних заходів. Поверхневі води Великого Куяльника відповідають III класу якості, не придатні для систем краплинного зрошення без попереднього поліпшення їх складу і властивостей.
Implementasi Sistem Informasi Monitoring Laboratorium Komputer Berbasis Web Menggunakan Metode Waterfall
Authors: Willyansah Willyansah , Ayu Fitri , Muhammad Muhammad
Published: February 2025

Monitoring is an activity carried out to monitor, supervise, and observe certain things in a place. Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Riau has two laboratories, namely software and robotics laboratories, each of which has 30 computers. There is 1 officer who supervises and performs maintenance for the two laboratories. However, of the many computers, routine checks must be carried out so that the learning process always runs well and smoothly. With a minimal number of officers, the learning process will be disrupted if there is damage to one of the computers in the laboratory. For this reason, a laboratory monitoring information system is needed that is useful later in providing reports on the state of computer damage by computer users which here are Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Riau campus students. The method used is waterfall, this method is suitable for the problem of applying for marriage and reconciliation more easily and quickly. After the system is implemented, the result that will be obtained is an integrated system that becomes easier. The results of testing this information system will later display reports from students regarding the state of the computer, both related to software and hardware itself.
Future Energy: Palembang Public Perception Of Briquettes As An Environmentally Friendly Energy Alternative
Authors: Zuhri Aswan , Gunarto Muji , Helmi Sulaiman
Published: February 2025

Non-renewable fossil fuels have raised global concerns due to their impact on the environment, including air pollution and climate change. As an alternative fuel, Briquettes offer an environmentally friendly solution by utilizing organic waste such as sawdust and coconut shells. This study explores Palembang residents' perception of briquettes as an alternative fuel, focusing on awareness, accessibility, price, and promotion. Interview findings indicate that although some residents know the benefits of briquettes, their adoption is hampered by uneven distribution, ineffective promotion, and less competitive prices. This study highlights the importance of technological innovation in improving the quality of briquettes as well as the role of the government in providing subsidies and education to the community. With the right strategy, briquettes have great potential to support the transition to more sustainable energy use
Strategi Pengembangan Usaha Pada Optik Damar Melalui Pendekatan Analisis Swot Dan Business Model Canvas
Authors: Wulandari Asti , Herlinawati Erna
Published: February 2025

This study aims to formulate a business development strategy for Optik Damar using SWOT analysis and the Business Model Canvas (BMC) approach. The research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative method, which included observation and interviews as data collection techniques. The results show that the main strengths of Optik Damar include product quality and customer loyalty, while its weakness lies in dependence on a single supplier. Opportunities that can be leveraged include increasing public awareness of eye health and the potential of online markets, whereas the main threats come from intense competition and changing consumer trends. The analysis results led to recommendations for a new Business Model Canvas to enhance competitiveness and growth potential. The suggested strategies include diversifying suppliers, implementing technology-based innovations, and optimizing digital marketing. The implementation of these strategies is expected to support the sustainability of Optik Damar's business in the future.
Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja dan Stres Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai PPNPN di kementerian ATR/BPN Kota Bandung
Authors: Setiawan Sendi , Supiyadi Dedi
Published: February 2025

This study analyzes the influence of work environment and stress on PPNPN employees' performance at the Ministry of ATR/BPN in Bandung City. This study uses a quantitative method with a descriptive and verification approach. The population of this study was 117 PPNPN employees, while the sample taken using the Slovin technique was 90 respondents. Data was collected through a questionnaire that measured the variables of work environment, work stress, and employee performance. The results of the analysis show that the work environment has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. In contrast, work stress negatively and significantly affects employee performance. Work Environment and Work Stress jointly influence (simultaneously) the Performance of PPNPN Employees at the Ministry of ATR/BPN in Bandung City. In addition, the contribution of Work Environment and Work Stress variables to Employee Performance is 25.9%. The work environment is a variable that has a dominant influence on employee performance
Enhancing the Inventory Management through Demand Forecasting
Authors: Harahap Afif Zuhri Muhammad Khodri , Rahim Mohd Kamarul Irwan Abdul , Malinjasari Noor , Salleh Suzila Mat , Ma'arof Rabiatul Adawiyah
Published: February 2025

Effective inventory management is a cornerstone of successful supply chain operations, ensuring the alignment of stock levels with fluctuating customer demands. Central to this is demand forecasting, a process that utilizes historical data, statistical tools, and market analysis to predict future demand patterns. This paper explores the role of demand forecasting in optimizing inventory levels, reducing operational costs, and improving supply chain performance. Through a detailed review of existing literature, various forecasting techniques—including exponential smoothing, regression models, and bootstrapping approaches—are categorized and analyzed based on their functionalities and applications. Forecasting serves as a fundamental tool for optimizing inventory levels, mitigating the impact of stochastic demand rates, and minimizing associated costs in supply chain management. Key findings emphasize the significance of accurate demand forecasting in mitigating challenges posed by stochastic demand rates, market uncertainties, and extended lead times. The benefits of effective forecasting, such as enhanced inventory management, cost reduction, improved customer service, and strategic resource allocation, are outlined. Furthermore, this study underscores the importance of adapting forecasting methodologies to dynamic market conditions and integrating innovative approaches to sustain competitive advantage. The research concludes by advocating for the continuous advancement of forecasting techniques to address evolving supply chain complexities and support strategic decision-making in a competitive global market. The paper categorizes various forecasting techniques based on their applications, highlighting their significance in addressing challenges posed by fluctuating market demands and lead times. Thus, this research underscores the importance of accurate forecasting in achieving optimal inventory management and operational efficiency within complex supply chains.
Several properties on strong differential subordination and superordination attached new generalized operator for analytic functions
Authors: Mihsin Bassim Kareem
Published: February 2025

We are accomplish the two new classes related to analytic function within strong differential superordination and subordination with new generalized operator and we deduce several results for these classes.
Problems and Counter measures in the Comprehensive and Practical Teaching of Mathematics in Primary Schools from the Perspective of the New Curriculum Standards
Authors:   School of Mathematics and Statistics, Hubei Normal University, FANG Kaiyue , YAN Hui ,   School of Mathematics and Statistics, Hubei Normal University
Published: February 2025

“Synthesis and Practice” is one of the four major sections of primary school mathematics textbooks, which carries the new concept of basic education curriculum reform, and plays a pivotal role in the cultivation of students􀆳comprehensive quality and the development of mathematical ability. Its educational value has been widely recognized at the theoretical level, but its teaching effectiveness has not been effectively highlighted in practical teaching. The Mathematics Curriculum Standards for Compulsory Education (2022 Edition) puts forward new requirements for “synthesis and practice”, and in this context, the educational value of “synthesis and practice” has been further demonstrated, but because of its unconventional teaching mode, teachers have certain difficulties in the implementation of teaching. Therefore, this article conducts a survey and research on the current situation of teaching “synthesis and practice” in primary school mathematics. The research results show that there are problems of insufficient teacher awareness and insufficient school support in the teaching of “synthesis and practice”. Therefore, in order to optimize teaching and better cultivate students' core literacy in mathematics, teacher training should be strengthened in the teaching of “synthesis and practice”, teacher literacy should be improved, research group discussion activities should be increased, and teacher education-related courses should be enriched. Emphasis should be placed on core competencies, highlighting the value of education, and grasping the comprehensiveness, practicality, cultural flavor, and involvement of teaching.
Exploring the Significance of the Value of the Local Course of Dongjiang Culture in Huizhou City
Authors:   School of Education Science, Huizhou University, TONG Shumei , HUANG Maorong ,   Xiu Ping University of Science and Technology, WU Gang ,   School of Education Science, Huizhou University
Published: February 2025

The article aims to discuss the cultural and curriculum value that can be created by integrating Huizhou Dongjiang culture into kindergarten curriculum,then form. a curriculum with local cultural characteristics, and analyze its value for the development of young children and the existence of local culture.At the same time it further explores the basic theory of the construction process of the kindergarten-based curriculum with the local culture as the core.By refining the cultural connotation of Dongjiang culture as an element of the localization of Dongjiang culture curriculum construction,includes Hakka culture,Su Dongpo' s Yvhui culture,Luofu Mountai Chinese medicine culture,physical health and martial arts culture, Donggjiang Revolutionary Red Culture.This article extracts ecological theory,kindergarten based curriculum theory,and social interaction theory as the theoretical framework,striving to develop the characteristics of the localized garden-based curriculum of Dongjiang Culture in a reasonable theoretical framework, and using the basic components of curriculum theory to localize the construction framework of kindergarten based curriculum as the basis for curriculum design.It analyzes the real and practical value of the Dongjiang culture localization kindergarten based curriculum developed on this theoretical foundation,and proposes innovative values such as early rooting of Dongjiang,innovative cultural inheritance,teachers’ professional growth,children’s main experience construction,and Dongjiang cultural diversity and initiative.
The Value and problems and Strategies of Integrating Socialist Core Values into Family Education
Authors:   School of Marxism, Shanghai Normal University, WU Ning
Published: February 2025

The integration of socialist core values into family education is an important issue in the new era. The socialist core values, as the common spiritual bond of the Chinese nation, can effectively improve the moral quality of the whole nation and promote the construction of socialist modernization; Family education is the foundation of the entire education system, and good family education lays a solid foundation for school education and social education. Through comparative analysis, it was found that compared to school education and social education, family education is more sustainable and effective in cultivating values, which deeply demonstrates the necessity of integrating socialist core values into family education. The integration of socialist core values into family education is beneficial for promoting excellent traditional Chinese culture in families, improving social civilization, enhancing national cohesion, and enriching the content of family education. Through an online questionnaire survey of parents of a primary school in Putuo District, Shanghai, it was found that there are problems in the process of integration, such as excessive utilitarianism in family education, inappropriate words and actions of parents, and the failure of family education to form. a synergy with school education and social education. Therefore, it is necessary to dissolve the utilitarian trend of education with the excellent traditional Chinese culture and red culture, and parents should create a good family atmosphere through words and deeds, and promote the effective integration of socialist core values into family education through multi-party collaboration.
Pediatricians’ perceptions and preferences for disaster education: A survey from the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia area
Authors: Ren Dennis , Goodwin Tress , Krueger Julie , Zhao Sam
Published: February 2025

Objective: This study aimed to understand pediatricians’ experiences with disasters, their perceptions of potential threats, and their preferences for disaster education.
Design: This is a survey study.
Background: The increasing frequency of disasters highlights the need for specialized care for vulnerable populations, particularly children. Pediatricians play a crucial role in disaster preparedness, but they are underprepared due to insufficient disaster-specific education.
Methods: A survey was conducted among pediatricians in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. We collected data on personal disaster experiences, perceived threats, and preferences for educational resources. Descriptive statistics and odds ratios (OR) were used to analyze the data.
Results: One hundred and four pediatricians responded. The majority were attending physicians (88 percent) in healthcare or academic settings (73 percent), predominantly Millennials or Generation X (91 percent). Most respondents (82 percent) worked over 20 clinical hours per week. Commonly experienced disasters included winter storms, hurricanes, floods, power outages, and infectious disease outbreaks. However, cyberattacks (OR 25.9, p < 0.0001) and mass shootings (OR 2.71, p < 0.01) were perceived as major threats despite limited direct experiences. Preferred educational resources differed between routine practice and disaster settings, with a notable preference for digital sources like social media during disasters (OR 3.11, p = 0.0005).
Conclusion: There is a need for targeted disaster education for pediatricians. Specific areas of concern include cyberattacks and mass shootings. Digital platforms to provide timely and relevant information were more preferred during disasters. Future efforts should focus on developing and disseminating educational content through preferred formats and outlets to better meet pediatricians’ needs.
External Auditor Attributes and Financial Reporting Quality of Quoted Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Alamieyeseigha Ebimoboere Rebecca  , Adamu Garba Zango
Published: February 2025

Abstract: The study examined external auditor attributes and financial reporting quality of quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria. Specifically, the study focused on audit fees, and auditors’ industry specialization as a dependent variable and financial reporting quality as independent variable. Ex-post facto research design was adopted. The population included all 44 quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria out of which 10 were selected as sample size of the study. The study covered the period from 2014 to 2023 and utilized secondary data extracted from the annual accounts of the companies for the period of the study. The study employed the use of descriptive statistics, correlation and panel regression analysis techniques to analyze the data with the aid of STATA version 16. From the regression results, it was revealed that audit fees and auditor industry specialization have statistically positive significant effect on financial reporting quality of quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria. The study concluded that external auditor attributes have strong explanatory power in determining the quality of financial reporting of quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria. The study recommended that given the complex nature of the manufacturing companies they should insist on hiring industry specialist auditors. Even, the “Code” stipulates that in order to ensure quality audit outcomes, the engagement partner and audit team should possess the knowledge, relevant skills and experience. The findings from this study have implication to the policy makers and auditors. The findings implied that auditors fee and auditor industry specialization matter with regard the quality of financial reporting. Therefore, the regulators concern over the auditor fee and auditor industry specialization is a major problem in the listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria.
EXPLORANDO ESTUDOS GENÔMICOS DE LARGA ESCALA NA COMPREENSÃO DOS GENES DE SUSCETIBILIDADE AO TEA
Authors: Azevedo Matheus Fernando Gomes de , Gitirana Roberta Rodrigues de Lemos
Published: February 2025

Esse estudo buscou encontrar os genes que estão associados ao TEA por sua previsibilidade de risco nos estudos de larga escala. A metodologia apresenta uma revisão bibliográfica realizada entre março e junho de 2024. A coleta de dados foi realizada na PubMed e Cohcrane; descritores coletas nos DECS/MESH; foram usados os operadores booleanos AND e OR; os critérios de inclusão foram estudos dos últimos 5 anos idioma inglês ou português e estudos completos. 150 dentro dos critérios de inclusão, após triagem de eligibilidade 8 estudos contemplaram essa revisão. Foram achados 21 genes de risco para o autismo que mais se repetiram nos estudos. Os genes com mais repetições: GRIN2B, SCN2A, ADNP, ANK2, ARID1B, ASH1L, DNMT3A, DYRK1A, FOXP1, GIGYF1, KDM5B, KDM6B, KMT2C, NRXN1, POGZ, PTEN, SHANK2, SHANK3, SLC6A1, TCF7L2, WAC. As vias funcionais mais associadas a esses genes foram: regulação do potencial de membrana, complexo metiltransferase, cognição e comportamento. Conclui-se que a compreensão dos genes de risco para o TEA projeta grande avanço na identificação de subgrupos do espectro baseado em mecanismos biológicos subjacentes, permitindo diagnósticos mais precisos e precoces, direcionando terapias comportamentais específicas e vias farmacológicas. Esses genes estão associados as características fenotípicas expressas por indivíduos com o transtorno.
A Fidelity Model Approach to Encoding Legislation
Authors:   , Godfrey Nicholas
Published: February 2025

This thesis addresses challenges associated with encoding legislation. It adapts and applies three methodologies used in translating multilingual legislation to the task of encoding legislation, highlighting how these methods affect the produced code, and considering the relevant implications. The thesis involved an experimental investigation which saw seven participants, each tasked with encoding the same legal process using one of the three methods. It concluded that choice of method impacted the interpretive and coding choices made, and that the method employed ought to vary according to the context in and purposes for which the code is produced.
Efficacy of rotavirus vaccines in Indonesia: A review of genotype distribution and impact
Authors: Aman Abu T. , Patriani Afifah , Mawarti Yuli
Published: February 2025

Rotavirus remains the leading cause of diarrhea among children under five years of age, with an incidence of 31.1–90.9% in Indonesia. Initially, a rotavirus vaccination program was introduced in several provinces of Indonesia in 2022, which would be conducted nationally. This review provides information on the rotavirus genotype distribution in Indonesia, efficacy and effectiveness data of the rotavirus vaccine, and an update on the status of rotavirus vaccine implementation worldwide. The results show a varied distribution of G and P genotypes from 1978 to 2018, with G1–G3, G9, P[4], P[6], and P[8] as the prevalent genotypes, followed by a small proportion of G4, P[9], P[10], and P[11]. Three rotavirus vaccines, which are prequalified by the World Health Organization (WHO) and available in Indonesia, showed an efficacy of 17.6–76.9% in high-mortality countries. The Indonesian government procured ROTAVAC with a G9P[11] genotype for the national immunization program, which showed 31.3–69.1% protective efficacy against severe gastroenteritis caused by other strains. This review suggested that the decision to choose the rotavirus vaccine for the national program should take into account the country’s prevalent circulating genotype and the vaccine’s efficacy against severe diarrhea. The use of a pentavalent rotavirus vaccine with high efficacy in high-mortality countries can be regarded as the prime choice for the program. Another alternative is the rotavirus vaccine, which showed efficacy data in multiple high-mortality countries. In addition, regular surveillance of the rotavirus genotypes and the clinical manifestations of diarrhea are necessary to design vaccination strategies in Indonesia.
Gender differences in occupational hazard exposures within the same occupation: A nationally representative analysis in South Korea
Authors: Lee Garin , Messing Karen , Lee Woojoo , Kim Ji-Hwan , Lee Hayoung , Kim Seung-Sup
Published: February 2025

OBJECTIVE: Occupational health researchers have often treated gender as a confounder in epidemiologic studies, but gender may influence exposure profiles. This study investigated gender differences in occupational hazard exposures within the same occupation.

METHODS: We analyzed the 6th Korean Working Conditions Survey (2020), a nationally representative dataset from South Korea. After restricting the study population to 22 511 full-time wage workers, we assessed 18 self-reported occupational exposures (4 physical, 4 chemical, 1 biological, 6 musculoskeletal, 3 psychosocial). To create matched samples, each man was matched with woman in the same occupational and industrial codes using `nearest neighbor matching` based on the propensity scores, considering age, education, employment status, the number of subordinates, and company size. This resulted in a matched study population of 3918 male and 3918 female workers in 403 occupations. Conditional logistic regression was applied to examine gender differences within the same occupation, adjusting for other covariates.

RESULTS: We found persistent gender differences in occupational hazard exposures, even after matching of men and women within the same occupation and industry based on propensity scores. Men reported a higher prevalence of exposure to physical (eg, loud noise) and chemical factors (eg, chemical products), while women were more likely to be exposed to psychosocial factors (eg, handling angry clients). The findings on musculoskeletal factors were mixed, with men being more exposed to standing and women to repetitive hand movements.

CONCLUSIONS: Gender should be considered when planning interventions to reduce occupational harmful exposures, even within the same occupation.
Working behaviors and the risk of sensorineural hearing loss: A large cohort study
Authors: Pang Wendu , Song Yao , Xie Jun , Yan Xiaohong , Luo Yaxin , Qiu Ke , Rao Yufang , Deng Di , Mao Minzi , Li Junhong , Cheng Danni , Xu Wei , Ren Jianjun , Zhao Yu
Published: February 2025

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the association between working behaviors and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL).

METHODS: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted (N=90 286) to assess the association between working behaviors (including shift work, night shift work and physically demanding work) and the occurrence (yes/no), laterality (unilateral/bilateral), and severity (mild/severe) of SNHL. A prospective analysis was conducted to explore the association between new-onset SNHL and working behaviors (N=8341). Multivariable logistic regression and Cox regression models were performed. Subgroup analyses were further carried out, stratified by age, sex, and chronotype. Furthermore, a polygenic risk score (PRS) was calculated to assess the influence of genetic susceptibility on the relationship.

RESULTS: Cross-sectional analysis indicated that shift work, night shift work and physically demanding work were all associated with an increased risk of SNHL (all P<0.05). These working behaviors were also associated with increased severity of SNHL (all P<0.05) and a higher likelihood of bilateral SNHL (all P<0.05). In prospective studies, the trends were generally consistent with the aforementioned results. Furthermore, the relationship between night shift work and SNHL was particularly pronounced among individuals with morning chronotype (P-interaction=0.007), or with ≤5 years noisy work environments (P-interaction=0.026). Importantly, regardless of the level of genetic risk of PRS, a positive association remained between night shift work and physically demanding work with SNHL.

CONCLUSIONS: Both cross-sectional and prospective analysis indicated that shift work, night shift work, and physically demanding work were associated with increased risk of occurrence, laterality and severity of SNHL, regardless of PRS for SHNL.
A Siddha Management of Padarthaamarai (Tinea corporis) with internal and external medicines: A Case Report
Authors: Santhoshkumar Dr.L. , Sivaranjani Dr.K. , Sheeba Dr.J.Jaya
Published: February 2025

Introduction:Padarthaamarai, also referred to as Pundareega Kuttam in Siddha medicine, is traditionally associated with fungal infections, particularly Tinea corporis in modern dermatology.

Patient Information: A 42-year-old male patient, presented with hyperpigmented, itchy, scaly lesions with elevated margins in the retrosternal chest region, persisting for four months.Based on the clinical symptoms he was diagnosed with Tinea Corporis.

Intrevention:Treatment involved internal medicines Gandhaga Mezhugu (medicated wax), and external therapies including Pattru (poultice) using Neerkovai Mathirai and Vanga Virana Kalimbu (ointment application).

Outcomes:Itching, scaling, and hyperpigmentation improved significantly, with complete resolution in 32 days. The Clinical Assessment Severity Score (CASS) for tinea corporis reduced from 14 to 0, showing full recovery from erythema, itching, dryness, and eruptions. Follow-up over four months revealed no recurrence of infection or adverse effects.

Conclusion:This report highlights the effectiveness of Siddha medicine as a holistic, time-efficient, and affordable approach to managing chronic fungal skin infections, warranting further studies on its efficacy.
Effects of Cyclic Cryogenic Treatment on Pure Magnesium and the Effect of Nano ZnO Particles Processed using Microwave Sintering
Authors: Deshmukh Poonam , Johanes Michael , Sathiaraj Dan , Gupta Manoj
Published: February 2025

Article
Effects of Cyclic Cryogenic Treatment on Pure Magnesium and the Effect of Nano ZnO Particles Processed Using Microwave Sintering

Poonam Deshmukh 1, Michael Johanes 2, Dan Sathiaraj 1 and Manoj Gupta 2,*

1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Indore 453 552, Madhya Pradesh, India
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117 576, Singapore
* Correspondence: mpegm@nus.edu.sg

Received: 30 August 2024; Revised: 27 November 2024; Accepted: 6 December 2024; Published: 9 December 2024

Abstract: The present study, for the first time, reports the effect of cyclic cryogenic treatment (cyclic CT) on pure magnesium and Mg/2 wt.% ZnO (Mg2ZnO) nanocomposite. Addition of ZnO particles enhanced density of the Mg and nanocomposite material to a maximum of ~30% and ~ 68%, respectively after 2 cycles of CT. Basal plane strengthened after cyclic CT in both materials, irrespective of number of cycles. Addition of ZnO particles showed an enhancement in 0.2 CYS, UCS, fracture strain, and energy absorbed by ~13.88%, ~26%, ~15%, and ~64%, respectively. However, the effect of cyclic CT on pure magnesium was not considerably effective, and properties remained nearly similar to the as-extruded condition. On the contrary, Mg2ZnO composite material showed a maximum enhancement of ~11%, ~5%, ~8% in 0.2 CYS, UCS, and energy absorbed, while the fracture strain remained constant. Though 1 cycle of cryogenic treatment for pure Mg showed slightly better results, the mechanical properties are almost similar for all cycles. Meanwhile, 2 cycles of cryogenic treatment is more effective in realizing superior combination of mechanical properties in the case of nanocomposite.
Project Management Coordination Model for Solar Energy Agreements: Case Study in Bahrain
Authors: Alameen, Yousif Amin
Published: February 2025

This study examines the coordination models of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and Build-Own-Operate-Maintain
(BOOM) frameworks in renewable energy projects, with a focus on Bahrain. By analyzing stakeholder interactions,
regulatory compliance, and project management practices, the research identifies challenges and opportunities for optimizing
renewable energy adoption. The findings emphasize the importance of stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation strategies,
and agile methodologies in achieving project success. Recommendations for leveraging AI tools and digital platforms to
streamline coordination are provided, offering practical insights for future renewable energy projects.
Educação médica e saúde mental universitária: desafios para professores e estudantes de medicina
Authors: Lavareda Pedro Henrique de Barcelos , Ribeiro Luiz Paulo
Published: February 2025

A saúde mental de discentes e docentes de medicina vem se deteriorando, especialmente após os anos 2000, impulsionada pelo aumento de quadros de burnout. Este ensaio discute sobre a saúde mental na formação médica enfatizando tanto os quadros de adoecimento de docentes quanto de discentes dos cursos. Já se sabe que transtornos de ansiedade e depressão são os mais comuns entre os docentes e entre os alunos de medicina. Entende-se que fatores como carga horária excessiva, contato com pacientes em contextos de vulnerabilidade e falta de apoio podem contribuir para o adoecimento. Assim, como situações de constrangimento pessoal e profissional no ambiente de trabalho, caracterizadas como violências acadêmicas, também agravam o problema. A soma desses fatores gera um ciclo replicador de práticas não pedagógicas que podem perpetuar o adoecimento e a violência.  A violência simbólica, presente nas relações de poder e nas práticas pedagógicas, assim como a ausência de padronização na formação do professor-médico também contribuem para o adoecimento. As intervenções para a promoção da saúde mental devem ser direcionadas tanto para os discentes quanto para os docentes. Torna-se necessário desenvolver estratégias de enfrentamento dos problemas de saúde mental dos alunos, com foco na identificação e correlação entre sintomas depressivos ou ansiosos, baixa qualidade de sono e o cotidiano da graduação, por exemplo. A formação docente e as práticas pedagógicas precisam ser repensadas para promover um ambiente mais saudável e acolhedor. A implementação de redes de apoio e programas de mentoria também podem ajudar a prevenir o adoecimento. É importante investir em programas de prevenção e promoção da saúde mental para toda a comunidade acadêmica, rompendo o ciclo vicioso de violência e adoecimento que existe nas faculdades de medicina.
Penguatan daya saing pemerintahan desa untuk pembangunan berkelanjutan: Studi Kasus pendampingan di Desa Manunggal
Authors: Muhajir Ahmad , Nasution M. Afif Herliandi , Manalu Simon Patar Rizki , Marlina
Published: February 2025

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a significant challenge for many villages in Indonesia, including Desa Manunggal in Labuhan Deli Subdistrict, Deli Serdang Regency. The Community Service Program (PKM) implemented by the University of Al-Azhar Medan aims to support the acceleration of SDGs achievement through assistance in managing village governance competitiveness. Desa Manunggal was chosen due to its substantial potential, although it faces challenges in optimizing these resources. The primary objective of this study is to enhance village competitiveness through improved managerial capacity and resource management based on SDG principles, involving community empowerment and strengthening village institutions.The research uses a participatory approach, involving training on village competitiveness management and direct assistance to village officials and the community. This program was carried out in three phases: preparation, training, and implementation, with collaboration between faculty members, students, and village government. The novelty of this study lies in integrating the SDGs concept into every phase of the program, prioritizing sustainable resource management through strengthening village governance and local economic empowerment, including SMEs and Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDesa).The findings of this study show that the PKM program successfully improved the village government's capacity to manage resources and foster sustainable economic development. Active community participation in this program has had a positive impact on SDG management at the village level, improving the quality of life and strengthening transparent and participatory governance
ANALISIS RISIKO KEBAKARAN OLEH LEDAKAN PIPA BERTEKANAN TINGGI DI KAPAL
Authors: Deliani Meriah Kita , Marwiyah Masringgit , Saputra Rifa
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis risiko kebakaran yang disebabkan oleh ledakan pipa bertekanan tinggi. Di kapal, kebakaran merupakan kecelakaan paling fatal dan paling sering terjadi dibandingkan dengan kecelakaan lainnya, salah satunya adalah kebakaran akibat ledakan pada pipa. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif, yaitu studi literatur untuk mengidentifikasi dan menyajikan data-data tentang faktor-faktor penyebab ledakan  pipa di atas kapal, dampak yang ditimbulkan, serta mitigasi yang perlu dilakukan. Dengan mengetahui faktor-faktor yang sering menyebabkan kebakaran di kapal serta langkah-langkah mitigasi yang harus diambil saat kebakaran terjadi, kita dapat lebih berhati-hati dan profesional dalam menangani situasi darurat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kebakaran terjadi akibat adanya unsur-unsur yang, apabila bersatu, dapat memicu kebakaran, yaitu udara, bahan mudah terbakar, dan sumber panas. Ledakan pada pipa bertekanan tinggi dapat menyebabkan kebakaran yang dipicu oleh kelalaian manusia serta usia pipa yang sudah tua. Dampak yang ditimbulkan meliputi percikan api yang memicu kebakaran serta kerusakan properti di atas kapal. Oleh karena itu, langkah-langkah mitigasi perlu diterapkan untuk mencegah dan menanggulangi kebakaran tersebut.
Visualized dynamic analysis of digital deposit model in mine economic evaluation
Authors: Wu Wei , Ren Zhuojun , Liu Wei , Zhu Yujia , Deng Juqiong
Published: February 2025

With the rapid development of computer networks, digitization has become a new symbol of today's social and economic development. The "digitalization" of mining exploration and mining results data is one of the essential contents of current mining work. This article will use the large-scale mine engineering software Surpac Vision to construct a digital ore deposit model of the Manjiazhai section and realize the three-dimensional visualization of the ore body. It intuitively reflects the spatial continuity, thickness variation, resource reserves, and grade spatial distribution of ore bodies. On this basis, a block model is established. In calculating the valuation of the unit block, a computer is used to dynamically analyze the changes of ore bodies with different boundary grades and the changes of ore bodies' shape and average grade under single elements and combined elements. Comparative analysis shows that the ore bodies with comprehensive grade delimits have good continuity under the same boundary grade. The average grade and metal content are higher than the single-grade circled ore body, indicating that improving the comprehensive utilization of resources will be conducive to improving the service life of the mine and increasing the overall economic benefits of the mine, suggesting that it is adequate to apply the digital deposit model to the comprehensive utilization of mineral resources, which will provide data support for the green and sustainable development of mining enterprises.
Examining the Impact of ICT Development Level in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on China- Ethiopia Bilateral Trade
Authors: Belihu Bruk Kidane , Lu Yao , Dumbuya Ishmeal Alex
Published: February 2025

Purpose – This study examines the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on China-Ethiopia bilateral trade, a crucial aspect of their growing economic partnership. Rapid advancements in ICT are reshaping global trade dynamics, particularly impacting developing nations like Ethiopia. The research integrates key ICT indicators, including mobile and broadband penetration, internet usage, and e-government initiatives, with trade metrics such as export volumes, trade growth rates, and bilateral trade indices.Design/methodology/approach – Employing a mixed-methods approach, this study combines quantitative analyses using international (ITU, World Bank) and national (Ethiopian reports) databases with qualitative insights from primary surveys and stakeholder interviews across trade and ICT sectors. Analytical methods incorporate descriptive statistics to evaluate trends, correlation analysis to assess the relationships between ICT indicators and trade metrics, and regression models to establish causality. A fixed-effects model accounted for unobserved heterogeneity, ensuring the findings' robustness.Findings – Results indicate that ICT development —especially broadband penetration and internet usage—significantly boosts trade volumes, with broadband access showing the highest impact. The exponential growth in Ethiopia’s ICT sector over the past decade correlates strongly with rising trade levels—confirming ICT’s critical role in enhancing connectivity, reducing transaction costs, and facilitating market access.Originality/value – This research contributes to the theoretical and practical understanding of ICT’s role in facilitating trade, offering specific policy recommendations to leverage technology in strengthening Ethiopia’s trade with China. The findings underscore ICT’s transformative potential in bridging economic disparities and fostering sustainable trade relations in the digital era.
Filsafat dan Perkembangan Ilmu Geografi
Authors: Sari Retno Puspita , Sya Ahman , Zid Muhammad
Published: February 2025

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