bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Relationship between Social Media Addiction and Eating Disorders among Followers of Social Media Influencers
Authors: Gul Oyku , Meral Koc Bilge
Published: February 2025

Background: We aimed to evaluate the relationship between social media addiction and eating disorders in the followers of social media influencer.
Method: The study (n=561) was conducted with 112 men and 449 women, who follow a social media influencer and volunteered to participate in the study. Social media addiction scale for adults form (SMAS-AF) was used to evaluate the social media addiction, and ORTO-15 scale was used to determine the eating disorders.
Results: 80.9% of the participants had orthorexia nervosa and 19.1% were normal. BMI and social media addiction scale total score were significantly higher than optimal rates and ORTO-15 total score was significantly low (P<0.05). Age, anthropometric measurements, sub-scores of SMAS-AF and clinical domain sub-score of orthorexia nervosa were significantly different between the groups (P<0.05). It was significantly found that the emotional domain sub-score increased as the virtual tolerance score and virtual communication score increased (P<0.05). A relationship was found between the total score of the social media addiction scale and the emotional domain sub-score (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Social media use may negatively affect individuals’ eating behaviors and contribute to body image dissatisfaction.
Influences of Normative Medical Nutrition Management Based on Health Concepts on Weight Control and Maternal and Infant Outcomes in Women of Advanced Maternal Age
Authors: Zhao Fei , Ji Bingjun , Mu Shuying , Jin Mei
Published: February 2025

Background: We aimed to explore the effects of normative medical nutrition management based on health concepts on weight control and maternal and infant outcomes in women of advanced maternal age.
Methods: Overall, 112 women of advanced maternal age were divided into the control group and observation group by random number table method. The control group was given routine intervention, and the observation group was given normative medical nutrition management based on health concepts. The nutritional status, delivery status, weight control, and adverse pregnancy outcomes were compared, and maternal mental state during delivery was evaluated by State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Questionnaire (STAI).
Results: The nutritional status of the observation group was better than that of the control group. The weight gain during pregnancy and newborn weight of the observation group were lower than that of the control group. The second stage of labor and total labor in the observation group were shorter than those in the control group were (P < 0.05). The spontaneous delivery rate of the observation group was higher than that of the control group; while the cesarean section rate was lower (P < 0.05). The S-AI and T-AI scores of the observation group were lower than those of the control group (P < 0.05). The incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes in the observation group was lower than that in the control group (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Normative medical nutrition management based on health concepts can help to control weight, improve nutritional status, improve anxiety, and reduce cesarean section rate and the incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Bladder Cancer Mortality Trend in Montenegro: 1990-2021
Authors: Nedovic Vukovic Mirjana M , Terzic Zoran S , Golubovic Mileta M , Bojic Milos D , Vukovic Marko M
Published: February 2025

Background: Bladder cancer accounts for more than 200,000 deaths annually on a global level, with an age-standardized mortality rate of 2.9 per 100,000 individuals. Despite declining global rates, it remains a substantial public health burden. We aimed to analyze the mortality trend of bladder cancer in Montenegro and identify the measures taken to combat this tumor.
Methods: Bladder cancer mortality data in Montenegro from 1990 to 2021 were collected. Mortality rates were age-standardized to the World Standard Population. The joinpoint, linear and Poisson regressions were used to assess bladder cancer mortality trend.
Results: There was a consistent increase in mortality rates due to bladder cancer, with statistical significance for both the overall population and specifically for males, with an average annual percent change (AAPC) of 1.5% (95% CI: 1.5 (0.5-2.9)) and 1.6% (AAPC (95% CI): 1.6 (0.4-3.3)) respectively. Additionally, there was a notable annual increase in the number of bladder cancer cases: average annual increase was 3.4% for the overall population, 3.5% in male and 2.9% in female, with statistical parameters (AAPC (95% CI), P-value) for join point regression: 3.4 (2.4-4.8), <0.001; 3.5 (2.3-5.1), 0.003; and 2.9 (1.2-5.1), 0.004, respectively. The majority of bladder cancer deaths occurred in the age groups of 65-74 (35.8%), 75-84 (33.6%), and 55-64 (16.8%).
Conclusion: The ongoing increase in bladder cancer mortality in Montenegro, particularly among men and elderly should encourage policymakers to take action to reverse this unfavorable trend.
The Effect of Environment Perception Preferences on Psycholog-ical Restoration of Older Adults in the Severe Cold Region
Authors: Bai Yang , Jin Hong , Bai Hua
Published: February 2025

Background: Mental health issues are increasingly prevalent in older adults as the population ages. The relationship between psychological restoration and environmental perception preferences in older adults residing in the severe cold region is investigated in this study.
Methods: Six urban public areas in severe cold regions were selected as research sites, and 1093 older adults were surveyed using a questionnaire in this investigation. The questionnaire included an environmental perception preference scale and the Restorative Outcome Scale.
Results: Environmental perception preferences substantially influence psychological restoration in older adults (η² = 0.130, P < 0.001), and a notable interaction is observed between perception preferences and seasonal variations (η² = 0.065, P < 0.001). Preferences for vegetation exert the most substantial positive influence on psychological restoration during spring and summer. In winter, preferences for recreational activities are paramount; whereas in autumn, preferences for people are identified as critical for psychological restoration.
Conclusion: In severe cold regions, psychological restoration is influenced not only by environmental perception preferences but also by climate fluctuations. This study provides valuable insights, assisting designers in developing restorative environments for older adults residing in severe cold areas.
Phylogenetic and Mutational Analysis of the Tax Gene in the Human T-Lymphotropic Virus 1-Associated HAM/TSP in Comparison with Asymptomatic Careers
Authors: Babakhani Farzad , Bahavar Atefeh , Zare Soosan , Sahraian Mohammad Ali , Foroushani Abbas Rahimi , Jazayeri Seyed Mohammad , Mohammaditabar Mahdi , Molaverdi Ghazaleh , Mozhgani Sayed-Hamidreza , Norouzi Mehdi
Published: February 2025

Background: Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1) is a member of the Retroviridae family that can cause two groups of diseases: HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) and adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL). Despite HTLV having seven different subtypes, cosmopolitan subtype A is responsible for most HTLV-1-related disorders and is the most widely dispersed type globally, including in the Middle East, known to be an endemic area for the virus. Therefore, due to the importance of determining the subtypes of this virus, we aimed to explore the subtypes of HTLV-1 in Iran.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we screened 140 Blood samples for HAM/TSP infection and approximately 4,500 samples for asymptomatic carriers (ACs) from Sina Hospital, Iran between 2020 and 2021. Positive samples were used for phylogenetic and mutational analysis to compare ACs and HAM/TSP cases via the Tax segment of HTLV. To identify the genotype of positive samples, the Maximum Likelihood method was used to construct the phylogenetic tree based on the positive samples.
Results: All Iranian isolates were clustered as HTLV-1a subgroups. Moreover, all of our samples have undergone positive selection pressure. Furthermore, we detected unique mutations in Iranian HAM/TSP and ACs sequences.
Conclusion: All of the Iranian Tax proteins are under positive selection pressure with respect to Japanese isolates. Interestingly, we detect specific mutation patterns in the sequences. Positions 51, 82, 109, 172, 232, and 339 in the aa sequence have undergone mutations specific to Iranian HTLV-1; and in positions 22 and 146 aa we detected mutations unique to ACs and HAM/TSP, respectively.
Dissecting Masculinity: Transformative Strategies to Address Smoking in Indonesia
Authors: Natalis Aga , Purwanti Ani
Published: February 2025

The Article Abstract is not available.
The Need to Launch a Postgraduate Program in Health Tourism in Iran
Authors: Shaygani Fatemeh , Marzaleh Milad Ahmadi
Published: February 2025

The Article Abstract is not available
Physical Activity as a Public Health Guide to Prevent from Coronary Heart Disease
Authors: Najafabadi Mahboubeh Ghayour , Sobh-Rakhshankhah Amir , Cleland Joshua A.
Published: February 2025

The Article Abstract is not available
Patterns of Mortality among People with Autism Spectrum Disorder in South Korea
Authors: Kim Ye-Soon , Kwon Sooyoung , Kim Joo-Hee , Hee Ho Seung
Published: February 2025

Background: Detailed statistics on the death status of persons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are lacking. We aimed to identify and compare recent mortality rates in persons with ASD in Korea.
Methods: From 2012 to 2021, databases were established by linking data on persons with ASD registered in Korea with data on cause of death from the National Statistical Office.
Results: Between 2012 and 2021, the mortality rate of persons with ASD and age-standardized mortality rates fluctuated annually. The crude mortality rates in the population with ASD were 91.6, 113.8, and 74.5 in 2012, 2016, and 2021, respectively, which were lower than the rates in the general population; however, the age-standardized mortality rate was observed to be five times higher. Intentional self-harm, as a cause of death in persons with ASD, was ranked high annually. The mortality rates in persons with ASD from diseases (50.7%) and injury (49.3%) were in a ratio of 1:1. Diseases and injury were more causes of death in males with ASD. The average age of persons with ASD at death was confirmed to be approximately 50 years lower than that of the general population.
Conclusion: Deaths and causes of death in persons with ASD differ from those of the general population. Therefore, preventive measures and efforts are required to reduce avoidable deaths among persons with ASD.
Recent Review Tuberculosis in Indonesia: Burden and the Challenge of Under-Reporting
Authors: . Suryanti , Ahmed Idris Adewale
Published: February 2025

The Article Abstract is not available.
Impact of the Power of Adaptive Weight on Penalized Logistic Regression: Application to Adipocytic Tumors Classification
Authors: Sudjai Narumol , Duangsaphon Monthira , Chandhanayingyong Chandhanarat
Published: February 2025

Introduction: MRI-based texture features in adipocytic tumors to serve as non-invasive predictive biomarkersthat can provide precise outcomes for decision-making. Power of adaptive weight and the initial weight forthe adaptive Lasso is one of the important parameters. This study aimed to compare the impact of the initialweight together with the power of adaptive weight for this adaptive Lasso under high-dimensional sparse datawith multicollinearity.
Methods: All independent variables in the Monte Carlo simulation were generated using the Toeplitzcorrelation structure. Performance of the initial weight together with the power of adaptive weight on penalizedapproaches was evaluated using the mean of the predicted mean squared error (MPMSE) for simulationstudy and the area under the receiver operator characteristic curve (AUC), precision, recall, F1-score, and theclassification accuracy of models for real-data applications.
Results: The simulation study showed that the smallest MPMSE value was obtained from the square rootof the adaptive Lasso together with the initial weight using Lasso. Additionally, the results of this approachon the real-data application achieved high performance to distinguish the intramuscular lipomas from well-differentiated liposarcomas: the values of AUC, accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score for the model basedon penalized logistic regression classifier were 0.935, 0.928, 0.919, 0.921, and 0.925 respectively, and 0.946,0.935, 0.932, 0.934, and 0.930 respectively for the model based on support vector machine classifier. Both thesimulation study and the real-data application presented that the square root of the adaptive Lasso together withthe initial weight using Lasso was the best option under high-dimensional sparse data with multicollinearity.
Conclusion: Our finding showed that the power of adaptive weight on penalty function and the initialweight can affect certain the classification accuracy of machine-learning model. In practice, if choosing theseparameters are appropriate, it produces models that have good performance.
The Association between Oral Contraceptive Pills and Subtypes of Ovarian Cancer: A Sys- tematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Arshadi Aedeh , Shamsi Fateme Shakeri , Beygi Zahra , Ebrahimi Fateme , Azizi Hosein , Ghanbarzadeh javid Shahriyar , Khodamoradi Farzad
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Limited studies have been conducted on the effect of oral contraceptive pills on the subgroupsof ovarian cancer, so we decided that conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the effectof preventive pills on ovarian cancer subgroups.
Methods: Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science and EMBASE were searched to identify studies on the associationbetween OCPs and subtypes of ovarian cancer from January 1, 2000, through February 5, 2023. The pooledrelative risk (RR) and odds ratio (OR) were used to measure this association.
Results: A total of 48 studies were included. In the association between ever-use compared with never-use ofOCPs and ovarian cancer risk, the pooled RR in cohort studies was 0.69 [95% CI: 0.61, 0.78], and the pooledOR of the case-control studies was 0.64 [95% CI: 0.59, 0.69]. For the association between OCPs and subtypesof ovarian cancer, there is a significant inverse association between OCPs and serous 0.72 [95% CI: 0.23, 0.82]and endometrioid 0.74 [95% CI: 0.64, 0.86], but no association between OCPs and clear cell 0.84 [95% CI:0.60, 1.16] and mucinous 0.80 [95% CI: 0.63, 1.01].
Conclusion: This study shows a statistically significant inverse association between ever-use compared tonever-use of OCPs and ovarian cancer risk. Also shows a statistically significant inverse association betweenserous and endometrioid cancer and OCPs, but no association between OCPs and clear cell and mucinous.
Using Causal Attitude Network Model to Analyze the Factors Affecting Public Attitude and Acceptance of COVID-19 and Vaccination in Indonesia
Authors: Meiza Asti , Hanifah Fithria Siti , Der Maas Han L.J. van , Mahmudi .
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Attitudes about COVID-19 relate to cognitions, feelings, and behaviors regarding the pandemic and vaccination, as well as other factors, such as demographic characteristics, and health- related information. This research uses the Causal Attitude Network (CAN) model to measure attitudes and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among 1385 Indonesian people from 15 cities.
Methods: Data was obtained from instruments that made in the Netherlands and adapted to the Indonesian language and culture. This research integrates psychometrics with network analysis, an advanced implementation of the field of Statistics to reveal the interaction between psychological factors that shape people's attitudes towards COVID-19 and vaccination in Indonesia. Data analysis used JASP, an open-source statistical analysis software.
Results: From this research, it was found that attitude elements regarding trust in vaccine development and awareness of the importance of vaccines in Indonesian society have a high influence on other attitude elements. Attitude elements regarding the habit of wearing masks and awareness about the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine are the attitude elements that have the highest impact on changing other attitude elements.
Conclusion: Two attitude elements, trust and awareness, most influence other attitude elements. Trust in the development of the COVID-19 vaccine is related to trust in the experts developing it. In other words, increasing public confidence in the development of a science-appropriate COVID-19 vaccine will be in line with increasing public trust in COVID-19 vaccine developers, and vice versa.
Analysis of Vertical Ground Reaction Force Data in Predicting Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Jain Varun
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Parkinson’s disease is a complex, progressive neurodegenerative disorder known to negatively impair patient gait. Therefore, with gait and vertical ground reaction force data, an association can be made between the data and Parkinson’s disease.
Methods: Data from 146 participants; 93 with Parkinson’s disease and 73 without Parkinson’s disease was obtained from a PhysioNet database for use in this article. A Fourier Analysis and several support vector machine learning models were computed in MATLAB to classify whether an individual had Parkinson’s disease.
Results: From the Fourier analysis, it was determined that a statistically significant difference was present between the vertical ground reaction force data of individuals with and without Parkinson’s disease. Additionally, it was found that a Minimum Classification Error Optimized SVM machine learning model using Bayesian statistics was able to classify individuals with Parkinson’s disease using vertical ground reaction force data at an accuracy of 67.1%, and sensitivity of 80.43%.
Conclusion: Therefore, it can be determined that vertical ground reaction force can predict Parkinson’s Disease with considerable accuracy which could be improved with an increased number of participants.
Bayesian Approach in Modeling Prostate Cancer
Authors: Sirengo Job Lusweti , Mbete Drinold Aluda
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Prostate cancer is an emerging health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is often diagnosed at an advanced stage due to lack of access to screening and diagnostic facilities.
Methods: This study therefore aimed to model the effects of risk factors on the outcome of prostate cancer screening using Generalized Bayesian ordinal logistic regression with random effects then compare the results obtained with the model without random effects. The study further used Mean Squared Errors to establish if the estimates for the two models were different.
Results: The findings in this study indicate that aged individuals have high chances of having prostate cancer at the early, late or advanced stage. The individual with traces of family history and hereditary breast & ovarian cancer syndrome are also most likely to be in late or advanced stage of prostate cancer.
Conclusion: From the findings aged individuals, having traces of family history and individuals with hereditary breast & ovarian cancer history, should make sure they understand all symptoms of prostate cancer so that incase of any signs they immediately seek for screening services. In addition, the Ministry of Health should create awareness training and increase screening facilities, this will also encourage for early screening and detection of prostate cancer. The models with presence of random effects were considered best since they had lowest Widely Applicable Information Criterion values in each category.
Epidemiology, Clustering and Spatial Distribution of Animal Bites in Algeria
Authors: Bouguerra Latifa , L’Hadj Mohamed , Selmane Schehrazad
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Animals can transmit many viral and bacterial diseases through bites and saliva that canbe potentially fatal to human. Rabies, one of these diseases, is rife in two-thirds of the world’s countries.Algeria is not spared. This study was scoped to provide insight into the demography and epidemiology, spatialdistribution and clustering patterns of animal bites in Algeria.
Methods: The global and local Moran's I were used to investigate geographic clustering patterns of animalbites in Algeria. The animal bites data provided by North West Health Region (NWHR) Observatory wasanalyzed to glean useful information.
Results: Over the past five decades, 1201 human rabies fatalities have been recorded in Algeria with a yearlyaverage of 20 cases and a male predominance. As for 2017, a total of 116403 animal attacks were recorded.Dog bites accounted for 64.1%, followed by cat bites for 30.5%. The rabies vaccine was practiced in 74% ofcases and vaccine with rabies immune globulin in 26% cases. The incidence was estimated at 279 per 100000inhabitants. The incidence of animal bites, dog and cat bites exhibited spatial autocorrelation globally; theMoran index values were 0.41, 0.43 and 0.60 respectively. Significant hot spots were located in Tell, andsignificant cold spots were located on Sahara and High-Plateaus. The analysis of the 21314 animal attacksreported in NWHR in 2019, showed that young children and men are the most-at-risk. Indeed, 71.3% weremale and 58.7% occurred outdoors. Among the 8275 bites that occurred in children under 15 years, 66.8%were boys and 29.3% were children under 5 years. Most of the bites were Category II(45.7%) followed byCategory III(38.6%).
Conclusion: The current strategy needs to be reviewed, reformed and strengthened while promoting cross-sectoral work with a collaborative approach of all relevant sectors for a One Health initiative.
Socioeconomic Inequality in Chronic Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Iran: Concentration Index and Decomposition Approach
Authors: Mafakheri Sedigheh , Ayubi Erfan , Borzouei Shiva , Ramezani Doroh Vajiheh , Khazaei Salman
Published: February 2025

Introduction: In Iran, evidence regarding the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on the progression and complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are sparse and needs growing body of research. Socioeconomic status is a complex construct and its impact on the health outcomes should be evaluated in an efficient and flexible way. The aim of this study is to investigate socioeconomic inequality in chronic complications among patients with T2DM using the concentration index and, also determine the contribution of various variables on inequality through the decomposition analysis.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included patients with T2DM who received care at the diabetes clinic in Hamadan from April to September 2023. Demographic information, household assets, and diabetes-related factors were obtained from medical records and face-to-face interviews. In this study, a healthy lifestyle was evaluated based on four characteristics of healthy behavior (smoking, dietary pattern, weight control, and physical activity) and the score obtained for each individual. The asset Index was considered as a measure of SES based on household assets and was created using principal component analysis. To examine the relationship between diabetes complications and independent variables, univariate logistic regression models were employed, and the concentration index (CI) was used to assess inequality. The decomposition approach was utilized to determine the contribution of each factor to the inequality.
Results: A total of 530 patients (60% females and 54.9% less than 60 years) were included. In the study population, 22.3%, 9.5%, and 4.7% had retinopathy, kidney failure, and diabetic foot ulcers, respectively. The CI for retinopathy, kidney failure, and foot ulcers were [(CI: -0.248, p<0.001), (CI: -0.085, p<0.001), (CI: -0.125, p<0.001), respectively]. Factors with the greatest contribution to socioeconomic inequality for retinopathy were economic status (57.25%), duration of T2DM (21.77%), and adherence to prescribed medication (10.89%), for kidney failure were economic status (38.83%), hypertension (24.71%), and education level (14.11%), and for foot ulcers were economic status (24%), duration of T2DM (24%), education level (20.80%), and HbA1c level (18.40%).
Conclusion: This study demonstrated that socioeconomic inequality in chronic complications of T2DM with greatest contribution for economic status. It is recommended that policymakers and health professionals consider the main causes of socioeconomic inequality in the chronic complications of T2DM when developing health strategies.
Empowering Halal SMEs: Asset-Based Community Development as a Strategy for Development of Halal Ecosystem
Authors: Ambariyanto Ambariyanto , Adiba Elfira Maya , Haq Firdaus Uzair Dhiyaul , Maslakha Ilmia Riandini Putri
Published: February 2025

The research aims to identify and address harnessing and leveraging existing assets within a community to foster a robust halal ecosystem. This paper explores a case study of halal SMEs that uses a community development framework called asset based community dDevelopment (ABCD) that emphasizes the identification and enhancement of the inherent strengths of communities to promote resilience and adaptability in challenging circumstances. Additionally, surveys and interviews with stakeholders, including SME owners and policymakers, are conducted to provide empirical insights into empowering halal SMEs. Data were collected using an asset-based community development approach including interviews, focus group discussions (FGD), and asset mapping. The paper argues that by recognizing and utilizing the tangible and intangible assets of Halal SMEs, such as cultural knowledge, community networks, and entrepreneurial spirit, these businesses can thrive and contribute significantly to the broader Halal market. Furthermore, this study identifies several empowerment strategies that can be implemented, including capacity building, market access, financial support, and networking opportunities. Identifying assets in the community can be the best solution for SMEs development by changing their paradigm, looking at their potential capacity, and not only focusing on problems. The implementation of an asset-based model could be a community engagement model for developing halal ecosystems.
Economic Growth and Financial Inclusion in Developing Countries
Authors: Wahyuningsih Diah , Asria Robiatul , Zaman Moh. Hairus
Published: February 2025

The banking sector has an important role in the country’s economy because banking can influence the economic conditions of a country. This research aims to analyze the influence of banking stability on economic growth in developing countries. This research uses secondary data from cross-section data from 35 developing countries with a research period from 2011-2022. The data analysis technique used is based on panel corrected standard error (PCSE). Results of stability research on the influence of economic growth in developing countries. Banking stability can increase economic growth because stable banks are able to support economic activities through providing credit, managing risk, and increasing public trust.
Analysis of Halal Standards and Performance of the Halal Food Industry in Indonesia and Malaysia
Authors: Kamil Ahmad , Hatta Farah Ayuni Mohd
Published: February 2025

The halal food industry has experienced significant growth in line with the increasing awareness among Muslim consumers about the importance of using products that comply with Sharia principles. This trend is not only happening in Muslim-majority countries but also across the globe. Several countries have developed their own halal standards and recognized the potential of the global halal industry. The halal standard recognized in Indonesia is the Halal Standard by the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), while in Malaysia, it is by JAKIM. The objective of this study is to examine and compare the halal food industry standards practiced in Indonesia and Malaysia. This research analyzes the standards and performance of the halal industry in Indonesia. The study uses a descriptive statistical research methodology by analyzing data from literature reviews of journal publications, official BPJPH reports, and websites. The halal food industry in Indonesia has experienced significant growth, driven by increasing consumer awareness of the importance of halal certification and regulatory support, especially after the enactment of the Halal Product Assurance Law (UU JPH). In Indonesia, the halal assurance system (HAS) is implemented in accordance with MUI and BPJPH regulations through HAS 23103:2012. In Malaysia, JAKIM oversees halal awareness programs and regulates food production facilities based on standards documented in the Malaysian Halal Management System (MHMS) 2020, the Malaysian Halal Certification Procedure Manual 2014 and 2020, and MS 1500: 2019 (Halal Food).
Backward and Forward Linkage Effects on Firm Survival: Evidence from East Java Large and Medium Manufacturing Survey
Authors: Afin Rifai
Published: February 2025

Firm survival in dynamic business environments is significantly influenced by the strength of a firm’s intersectoral linkages. While the impact of backward linkages on firm performance has been widely studied, their effect on firm survival remains unclear, especially in emerging economies like Indonesia. This study investigates the effects of both backward and forward linkages on the survival of manufacturing firms in East Java, Indonesia, using a survival analysis approach coupled with Survival-time inverse-probability-weighted regression adjustment (STIPWRA). Analysis of enterprise- level large and medium industry survey data from 1995 to 2015 (published by the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS)), complemented by Input-Output tables for 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015, revealed that while backward linkages did not significantly impact survival, forward linkages had a positive and significant impact. Firms with strong forward linkages demonstrated greater resilience and longer survival times. These findings highlight the crucial role of forward-looking strategies, like cultivating strong customer relationships and market positioning, for the long-term sustainability of manufacturing firms. Policy implications center on fostering robust forward linkages through strategic investments in infrastructure, R&D, and workforce training to enhance the competitiveness of East Javan manufacturing enterprises.
What Drive International Tourism Visitors in Asean and Asia Pacific Countries?
Authors: ‎ Sutikno , Idealis Alifah Rokhmah , Shukri Mohd.
Published: February 2025

This study will analyze some factors that influence on international tourism visitors. Almost all determine factor from social and several economic factors. The subject observations in this research are ASEAN countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Philippines) and four Asia Pacific countries (Korea, Japan, China, and India) and we called ASEAN plus 4. This research was estimated by the panel model with time observation from 2009 until 2020. Using the panel model, the dependent variable in this study is international tourism arrivals. The independent variables include the nominal effective exchange rate, real effective exchange rate, infrastructure index, criminal index, safety index, pollution index, and living cost index. The result of almost all variables are normally distributed. Meanwhile, cointegration test shows all of the variables cointegrated on the first derivative logarithm, so there is a long-term relationship between variables at the rate of change. The random effect panel model was indicated the whole variable was significant to the international tourist arrivals in ASEAN plus 4 countries. Another evidence from the result, the conclusion that appreciation of the exchange rate made bring down of international tourist visitors. However, decreasing on exchange rate raise of international tourist. The other result expressed the raise of criminality and safety made declines the number of international tourist visitors, the increasing on pollution and living cost made increasing the number of international tourism arrivals. The conclusion that several economic and social factors such as a depreciation of exchange rate and the increase in the cost of living and pollution had a positive and significant impact on the rise of international tourist arrivals. However, the appreciation in the exchange rate, raise on criminality and safety had an impact on declining on international tourists.
AI Driven Enhancement of ETL Workflows for Scalable and Efficient Cloud Data Engineering
Authors: Seenivasan Dhamotharan
Published: February 2025

This article explores the role of AI in enhancing Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) workflows to improve scalability, efficiency, and performance in cloud data engineering. Traditional ETL processes face challenges such as high latency, resource inefficiencies, and complex transformations. AI-driven optimizations, including intelligent workload management, automated schema evolution, and anomaly detection, are revolutionizing data pipeline efficiency. This article delves into key AI-driven enhancements, implementation strategies, and real-world use cases demonstrating improved data processing and operational efficiency.
Healthcare Waste Management: A Neglected and Growing Public Health Concern in Nigeria
Authors: S.C. OKOTUME , W.A. IYAMA , C. O. DOLLAH , O.C. Egbuefu , W. ONUEGBU , V. OSI , S. MBOI
Published: February 2025

This paper focused primarily on Health Care Wastes (HCW) specifically: definition, classifications, exposure pathways and its potential health, environmental and aesthetic implications. Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) was discussed as a tool used to avert the adverse effect of HCW. The challenges facing adoption and implementation of HCWM in Nigeria were enumerated and ways to overcome these challenges were recommended. An overview of World Health Organization (WHO) guideline on HCWM was presented. This was to emphasis the global concern on HCWM. The conclusion drawn was that, adequate HCWM is an indicator of efficient healthcare delivery system, after all if patients are to receive adequate healthcare services and recover in a healthy surrounding, waste generated must be effectively dispose of safely. Therefore, waste operators, the public, regulators and government agencies must braze up to the challenges of poor health care related handling and disposal as government must enforce stringent measures to protect the public and environment. Where feasible, reasonable budgetary allocation from all tiers of government and favouring the safe and environmentally sound treatment of hazardous HCW by autoclaving, microwaving, chemical treatment and steam treatment over waste incineration, open dumping and landfilling is imminent and of necessity.
The Handbook of Iraqi People's Heritage
Authors: Tadros Mariz , Toma Shivan Shlaymoon , Madhi Juwan Mohammed M. , Khuder Wafaa Sabah , Saaed Saaed A. , Abdulkhaliq Zubeida Salih , Howman Charley
Published: February 2025

Iraq is a land of rich and diverse cultural heritage, shaped by thousands of years of history. As a crossroads of civilisations, the country bears the marks of many cultures, beliefs, and religions, each leaving a distinct imprint on its people and landscape. However, there are many groups and communities marginalised on religious, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural grounds in Iraq. It is the heritage of such marginalised groups that is most at risk of disappearance. The Handbook of Iraqi People’s Heritage is the result of a collaboration between the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), UK, and the University of Duhok in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It is the fulfilment of a vision of heritage gathering and preservation that would not have been possible without the heroic efforts of the heritage gatherers: the young women and men who sought out the histories, traditions, practices, and places that constitute the heritage of their own respective communities. Personal narratives and excerpts from individuals interviewed provide rich content for the chapters that feature nine communities: the Armenians; the Assyrians; the Chaldeans; the Kakeyîs; the Sabean-Mandaeans; the Shabak; the Syriac Orthodox; the Turkmen of Tal Afar; and the Yazidis.
Artificial Intelligence in Art: Bridging the Gap Between Automation and Human Expression
Authors: Rammal Hasan , Hejase Hussin J. , Takach Ali El
Published: February 2025

The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in art is examined in this study, focusing on how AI can bridge the gap between automation and human creativity. Using a qualitative approach, the study gathers information through in-depth interviews with academics, artists, and professionals in the art field to understand their perspectives on integrating AI into the creative process. The study looks at how AI technologies affect artistic creation, from creating new works of art to enhancing conventional techniques. It investigates AI's practical, philosophical, and ethical ramifications in art. The interviews provide a thorough understanding of AI's potential to expand artistic boundaries while maintaining human emotional expression, which presents various viewpoints on the technology's capacity to complement rather than replace human creativity. The findings suggest that while AI offers new tools for creativity, it also calls for reexamining concepts such as authorship, originality, and the nature of creativity. This study contributes to the ongoing discussion about the relationship between art and technology by highlighting how artificial intelligence (AI) changes how art is created and interpreted in the modern era.
Pre- and post-breeding roost flights of the Noisy Friarbird Philemon corniculatus: Observations from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Authors: Lenz Michael
Published: February 2025

Noisy Friarbirds Philemon corniculatus in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, use communal roosts before and
after the breeding season. It seems to be a basic trait of at least part of the population in south-eastern Australia. The flightpath
of Friarbirds from a population in northern Canberra and the behaviour of the birds while travelling to and from the roost are
described. Noisy Friarbirds may travel twice a day up to 30 km. Counts of Noisy Friarbirds over several years from different
points along their route are presented. The Friarbirds cease to use a roost once breeding starts but resume the visits with
their young when these are mobile enough to travel. Compared with other local bird species using communal roosts, Noisy
Friarbirds arrived at the roost early, and movement was largely completed around 2 hours before sunset. The behaviour of
the species can explain why there are few records of roost flight previously. Noisy Friarbirds tend to fly within tree cover and
survey their surroundings carefully before crossing wider open spaces. They travel quickly and rather quietly as singles or in
small groups. Small numbers of birds on the move several hours (up to five) before sunset would not be associated with being
already on their way to a roost. Detecting such movement requires the observer to be stationary for long periods at a point
where birds have to cross a gap and can be counted.
Lerp-feeding behaviour of the Australian King-Parrot Alisterus scapularis in suburban Sydney, New South Wales
Authors: Sazima Ivan , Sazima Marlies
Published: February 2025

The staple food of the Australian King-Parrot Alisterus scapularis is fruits and seeds, in addition to nectar and
insects, but the extent of use of lerps is poorly known. Here we describe and illustrate feeding behaviour of the King-Parrot on lerps and nymphs of the Aphalaridae psylloid Eucalyptolyma sp. The lerps were spread over young leaves of a Rough-barked Apple Angophora floribunda, and the King-Parrots took one leaf delicately between the mandibles at a time and scraped the lerps and the nymphs with the tongue. This observation of lerp-feeding by King-Parrots contributes to a better understanding of lerps as a food resource, including the seasonality and the frequency of use by parrots and other lerp-feeding birds.
Characteristics of clinical manifestations of Shwachman–Diamond syndrome in children
Authors:   N.I.Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Ipatova M.G. , Shumilov P.V. ,   N.I.Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: February 2025

Objective. A comprehensive study of clinical and laboratory manifestations of Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS) in children.
Patients and methods. The study included 88 patients with SDS, whose case histories, clinical condition and laboratory parameters were assessed. All patients underwent molecular genetic testing of pathogenic variants in the SBDS gene.
Results. Biallelic pathogenic variants in the SBDS gene were detected in 74 patients (84.1%). In 9 children (10.2%), only one pathogenic variant was detected, and in 5 children (5.7%), no pathogenic mutations were identified. Physical developmental delay was noted in 34.1% of children, malnutrition in 64.4% of patients. Neutropenia was also observed in 78.2% of children, anemia in 31.8%, thrombocytopenia in 33%, and trilinear cytopenia in 13.6% of patients. A decrease in pancreatic amylase (87.5%) and lipase (71.6%), steatorrhea (84.1%), low fecal elastase-1 activity (89.8%), ultrasound signs of pancreatic steatosis (65.9) were detected. IgE-mediated sensitization to food allergens was found in 48.9% of cases, gluten intolerance in 47.7%, and the diagnosis of celiac disease was confirmed in 1 patient.
Conclusion. The presence of a typical clinical picture of SDS does not always correlate with genetic verification of the diagnosis. It is necessary to develop diagnostic scales with high sensitivity and specificity for use in clinical practice.
Key words: Shwachman–Diamond syndrome, SBDS gene, children, diagnosis
O uso do excel na matemática financeira: percepções teóricas
Authors: Fernandes da Silva Junior Laudeci
Published: February 2025

Este estudo explora o uso do Excel como ferramenta de apoio no ensino da Matemática Financeira, destacando seu papel na aprendizagem ativa e na compreensão de conceitos complexos, como juros compostos, diante disso, são discutidas as potencialidades do Excel para facilitar cálculos, organizar dados e criar simulações, promovendo uma interação mais prática e reflexiva com os conteúdos. Destarte, o papel do professor é enfatizado como mediador do aprendizado, integrando tecnologias da informação e comunicação (TIC) em atividades pedagógicas estratégicas que favoreçam o protagonismo do aluno. Portanto, são analisadas as competências digitais e matemáticas desenvolvidas por meio do uso de planilhas, demonstrando como elas podem transformar a forma de ensinar e aprender, no que se refere a relevância da Matemática Financeira para a formação profissional é destacada, mostrando que o domínio de ferramentas como o Excel é essencial para o mercado de trabalho. Conclui-se que a integração do Excel no ensino matemático contribui para uma aprendizagem mais significativa, alinhada às demandas contemporâneas.
A produção de videoaulas no ensino da matematica: A visão de um professor em formação no projeto de ações integradas
Authors: Borges Macedo Willian , Medeiros Margarete Farias , Ferreira dos Santos Carla Margarete , Magnus dos Santos Gilnei
Published: February 2025

Este artigo apresenta um relato de experiência contemplando a visão de professores em formação, sobre o ensinar por meio da criação de videoaulas de matemática, do curso de Licenciatura em Matemática do Instituto Federal Catarinense – Campus Sombrio (IFC-CS). Outrossim se apresenta no texto, a análise dos vídeos inseridos da edição do projeto1 executado em 2022, na plataforma de vídeos YouTube. Tais videoaulas, as quais os acadêmicos das disciplinas dos Estágios III e IV criaram, estão disponibilizadas no canal Matemática do Enem IFC- Campus Sombrio2. As análises foram em relação aos conceitos matemáticos, sobre os quais se observou qual método o acadêmico utilizou para a realização dos vídeos. Foi realizado um questionário com os acadêmicos do Estágio IV (2023) para compreender quais as dificuldades e aprendizados deles, os quais puderam ter ao participar do projeto e criar seus vídeos. Neste artigo, destaca-se o relato de experiência de um dos autores, o qual esteve como bolsista no projeto da edição de 2022. O estudo foi importante tanto para o bolsista quanto para os acadêmicos, visto que, as Tecnologias Digitais tendem a serem valiosas para os futuros professores. O projeto citado continua em sua terceira edição em 2024.
Sociedade 5.0: como as habilidades comportamentais colaboram para a formação de um novo ser humano
Authors: Griebler Gustavo , Castro Caurio Aline , Folmer Vanderlei
Published: February 2025

Em uma sociedade em constante mudança e com recursos das tecnologias digitais palpitando por todos os lados, cabe fazer-se uma análise e discussão do quanto os aspectos humanos interferem na constituição de novos sujeitos. Este trabalho é um ensaio teórico, que se caracteriza como uma escrita livre de natureza reflexiva e interpretativa, e tem como objetivo aproximar a nova sociedade que se forma, chamada de Sociedade 5.0, com as habilidades comportamentais dos indivíduos necessários em um mundo tão volátil como o de hoje. Algumas dessas habilidades comportamentais são, entre outras, comunicação, colaboração, criatividade, pensamento crítico, resolução de problemas, iniciativa e tomada de decisão. O ser humano do século XXI e da Sociedade 5.0 mostra-se como adepto às tecnologias digitais que o rodeia, mas que considera igualmente a importância da humanidade expressa por habilidades comportamentais no trato com o outro e para seu autodesenvolvimento. Igualmente, as empresas têm buscado profissionais não somente com habilidades técnicas, mas que apresentem outras, ou seja, que saibam, por exemplo, entender as pessoas a fim de resolver os diferentes problemas que são apresentados.
Metodologia científica como disciplina eletiva para medicina veterinária?
Authors: Dumke Gustav Oscar , Schmoeller Luci , Antonio Torrez Rojas Marco , Peripolli Vanessa
Published: February 2025

Este estudo apresenta o relato das experiências vivenciadas, por um acadêmico da Medicina Veterinária, durante o cursar da disciplina de Metodologia Científica, de maneira eletiva, com o curso de Bacharelado em Sistemas de Informação do Instituto Federal Catarinense Campus Araquari. Abrange, contextualiza e discute alguns elementos como o fichamento, a revisão sistemática de literatura e o processo de revisão por pares. Ao longo do relato, objetivou também registrar anotações e ensinamentos, conforme diário de campo, para discutir o papel do professor durante o processo de comunicação científica, a criação do vínculo docente e também a importância dos feedbacks recebidos. Levando em consideração também a escassez de material na interface Medicina Veterinária e Metodologia Científica, analisa a presença e importância desta nos cursos superiores ofertados pelo Instituto Federal Catarinense Campus Araquari, bem como a potencialidade que ela apresenta no processo de ensino aprendizagem do acadêmico e do campo da Medicina Veterinária. Ao cursar a disciplina de Metodologia Científica, eletivamente, foi possível reafirmar a noção da importância do ato de pesquisar, de conhecer e de aplicar diferentes metodologias para aprimorar a formação e o processo educativo enquanto estudante e futuro profissional ou pesquisador das Ciências Agrárias.