bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Minat Mahasiswa terhadap Peluang Bisnis Waralaba
Authors: Yuliani Reva
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar minat mahasiswa yang sudah mempelajari ilmu entrepreneurship melihat peluang bisnis waralaba yang sedang berkembang di Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif. Hasil dari penelitian ini diharapkan memberikan gambaran atau lukisan secara sistematis, faktual, dan akurat mengenai fakta, sifat, serta fenomena yang diselidiki dari suatu masalah yang ingin dipecahkan. Untuk mengukur dan menganalisis minat mahasiswa terhadap peluang bisnis waralaba disebarkan kuesioner pada 49 responden yaitu mahasiswa Fakultas Bisnis dan Manajemen Universitas Widyatama tahun ajaran 2013/2014. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dengan menggunakan uji validitas yang lebih besar dari 0,238 artinya semua item valid dan uji reliabilitas lebih besar dari 0,60 yaitu 0,881. Dari 49 responden, sebanyak 53,40% responden menyatakan setuju. Dapat diartikan, minat mahasiswa yang sudah mendapatkan ilmu mengenai entrepreneur melihat peluang usaha waralaba sangat tinggi karena mereka berpikir tidak perlu memikirkan produk, bahan baku, strategi, sistem pemasaran, sistem pembukuan sampai dengan sistem operasional sudah ada standard operating procedures (SOP). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan hanya 2,63% yang mengatakan tidak setuju dengan peluang bisnis waralaba.
Minat Berwirausaha pada Mahasiswa yang Tidak Melanjutkan Rintisan Usaha: Sikap Kewirausahaan, Perspektif Lingkungan untuk Berwirausaha, dan Persepsi Kemampuan Berwirausaha
Authors: Tjakranegara Claudia , C. Efrata Tommy
Published: January 2025

Penelitian yang berfokus pada minat berwirausaha pada mahasiswa sudah banyak dilakukan. Walau demikian penelitian yang secara spesifik meneliti mahasiswa yang memilih untuk tidak melanjutkan rintisan usahanya pada saat kuliah belum banyak dilakukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh sikap kewirausahaan, perspektif lingkungan untuk berwirausaha, dan persepsi kemampuan berwirausaha terhadap minat untuk berwirausaha pada mahasiswa yang tidak melanjutkan rintisan usaha pada saat kuliah. Sampel diseleksi menggunakan metode random sampling. Jumlah sampel ditentukan sebanyak 133 mahasiswa. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan structural equation modeling–partial least square (SEM–PLS). Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa sikap kewirausahaan, perspektif lingkungan untuk berwirausaha, dan persepsi kemampuan berwirausaha berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap minat untuk berwirausaha. Nilai koefisien determinasi (R2) sebesar 67,9% menunjukkan bahwa variabilitas konstruk minat untuk berwirausaha (Y) dapat dijelaskan oleh variabilitas konstruk sikap kewirausahaan, perspektif lingkungan untuk berwirausaha, dan persepsi kemampuan berwirausaha. Hasil penelitian ini mengonfirmasi model minat berwirausaha berbasiskan teori perilaku terencana yang telah dilakukan pada penelitianpenelitian sebelumnya.
Exploring astro-tourism and education in Kenya and Tanzania: A literature review
Authors: Mkwizu Kezia H. , Kimeto Janet C.
Published: January 2025

Past scholars noted that one of the challenges is education in relation to tourism particularly the aspects of training and curriculum design. Existing literature has explored challenges of customer services education in tourism and suggest measures such as retraining and improving the curricula as a remedy to match the skills needed in the post pandemic for the hospitality and tourism industry. Conversely, there is less attention on other forms of tourism like astro-tourism. Hence, this paper’s aim is to expand literature on education in tourism with the main objective of exploring astro-tourism and education in tourism. Guided by the behaviorist learning theory, the specific objective is to explore the forms of astro-tourism and training programs from the perspective of Kenya and Tanzania. A systematic literature review supplemented by integrative literature review is deployed as a research methodology. A total of 16 papers from journals, conferences and newsflash deemed sufficient for descriptive statistics and literature analysis to avail findings. The findings indicate that although various forms of astro-tourism exist, these are not fully complemented with training programs. Very few public institutions or private enterprises offer astro-tourism programs like astro tour guide. The findings suggest that both higher education institutions and the private sector should continue promoting tourism education that includes training programs aligned with the growing trends in astro-tourism.
Culture-based tourism development strategy in Tegalinggah Hamlet, Bedulu Village, Blahbatuh, Gianyar
Authors: Wulan Anak Agung Istri Ratna Sari , Seniartha I Wayan , Darmaputra Putu Gede Eka , Putra Dewa Gede , Launingtia I Gusti Ayu Niken
Published: January 2025

This study focuses on developing a culture-based tourism strategy for Tegalinggah Hamlet, Bali, to address challenges while leveraging local opportunities. A SWOT analysis reveals strengths such as archaeological heritage and man-made attractions, combined with accessible locations, and opportunities in the realms of spiritual tourism and the European market. However, drawbacks include management deficiencies, a lack of digital information, and ineffective promotional efforts. Additionally, threats arise from competing attractions, insufficient support, market fluctuations, and poor management practices. To counter these issues, the study proposes a multifaceted solution incorporating innovative digital marketing, strategic external partnerships, a robust online presence, effective management practices, and product differentiation. These initiatives aim to foster sustainable tourism, enhance local economies, and maintain environmental integrity in a competitive landscape. By implementing these strategies, Tegalinggah Hamlet can cultivate a distinctive tourism identity that not only attracts visitors but also supports the community and preserves cultural heritage for future generations. The findings contribute to a comprehensive approach to tourism development, balancing economic growth with cultural preservation in Bali.
Investigating destination fascination in destination loyalty: The key role of perceived enjoyment and memorable tourism experiences
Authors: Laela Ela
Published: January 2025

Destination loyalty is the key to long-term relationships with tourists that directly impact destination success. This study examines the relationship between destination fascination, perceived enjoyment, and memorable tourism experiences in forming destination loyalty. The statistical population in this study is mountain tourists in Indonesia. A sample of 300 tourists who fit the criteria were asked to answer the questionnaire. The method used in this research is a survey using structural equation modeling analysis techniques. The results revealed that destination fascination affects perceived enjoyment. Destination fascination also affects memorable tourism experiences. Perceived enjoyment affects memorable tourism experiences. Perceived enjoyment affects destination loyalty. Memorable tourism experience affects destination loyalty. The results of this study make a theoretical contribution by deepening the understanding of destination loyalty. In addition, this research makes a practical contribution to the tourism industry.
Fungi Associated with Soils and Roots of Cucurbits (Lagenaria guineensis and Luffa aegyptica) in Open Waste Dump Sites
Authors: Obire O , Emekwuru I. A , Kugbenu G. J
Published: January 2025

Cucurbits have been associated with the degradation of solid waste in refuse dump sites, a potential which can be harnessed in the phytoremediation of components of solid wastes. This study examined a total of 84 soil and 84 Cucurbit root samples collected from three (Borokiri, Rugaraga and Eagle Island) waste dump sites for population and diversity of fungi using standard microbiological techniques. Population of soil fungi in dump sites ranged from 2.3 x 102CFU/g to 3.1 x 103CFU/g soil and in the decreasing order of Borokiri > Eagle Island > Rugaraga. Population of Cucurbit root fungi in the dump sites ranged from 0.2 x 102CFU/g to 2.6 x 103CFU/g root and in the decreasing order of Borokiri (Lagenaria guineensis) > Rugaraga (Luffa aegyptica) > Eagle Island (Luffa aegyptica). Fungi isolated and identified were Alternaria conidia, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans, Ceratocystis fimbriata, Fusarium sp., Gelasinospora calospora, Mucor mucedo, Penicillium chrysogenum, Penicillium expansum, Rhizodiomyces apophysatus, Rhizopus stolonifer, Sacccharomyces sp., and yeast. Only Penicillium chrysogenum, Penicillium expansum, and Saccharomyces species were isolated from both soil and root samples from all the dump sites. Alternaria conidia were isolated only from soil samples in Borokiri and Eagle Island dump sites. Gelasinospora calospora was isolated from soil samples in Borokiri and Rugaraga while Rhizodiomyces apophysatus was isolated from soil samples in Rugaraga dump site. Candida albicans was isolated from Curcubit root samples in Borokiri and Eagle Island. Statistical analysis using ANOVA (F-test) varied at 5% level for the fungi population between the different sampling periods.
Effect of Interest Rate on the Performance of Deposit Money Bank in Nigeria
Authors: Dike Goodfaith Nnenna , Okeke Chidimma Odira , Eboh Obinna Solomon , Ezeibe Chiagoizie Victor
Published: January 2025

This study investigated the effect of interest rate on the performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria, using data for the period of 1981-2022.The objective of the study was to: investigate the effect of lending rate, monetary policy rate and interbank rate on the performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria. Ordinary Least Squared (OLS) method of data analysis was adopted because of its Best Linear Unbiased Estimators (BLUE) properties. The data for the variables used was sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin. The variables used were lending rate, monetary policy rate and interbank as the independent variables, while return on equity is the dependent variable. The study adopted the unit root test, co-integration approach, as well as Error Correction Mechanism to analyze the corrected data. E-View software was used for the analysis. The study found that lending rate has no significant effect on performance of deposit bank in Nigeria. Monetary policy rate has significant effect on performance of deposit bank in Nigeria. Interbank rate has significant effect on performance of deposit bank in Nigeria. The study recommends that A floating rate system can help the Central Bank of Nigeria respond to lending rate more effectively and maintain price stability. The Central Bank should closely monitor and adjust monetary policy rates as needed to maintain price stability and support economic growth. The Central Bank can encourage savings and investment by offering stable interbank rate and other financial instruments.
Comparative Analysis of Reliability Estimates of Assessment Methods by Teachers in Secondary Schools in Port Harcourt Metropolis
Authors: Amadioha A , Uwah I.V.
Published: January 2025

The present study was on comparative analysis of reliability estimates of assessment methods by teachers in secondary schools in Port Harcourt Metropolis. Three objectives and research questions guided the study. Comparative research design was adopted in the study. The population of the study consisted of 3,340 SS2 students drawn across public schools in Port Harcourt metropolis. A sample of 100 students drawn across 10 schools in the area with the help of multi-stage sampling process was used in the study. The researcher developed two forms multiple-choice test as measuring instruments. The first was a 60 item “Formative Assessment Test” (FAT) while the second was a 50 item “Summative Assessment Test” (SAT). The FAT was administered on the respondents during the course of the instruction within the term while SAT was administered at the end of the third term as part of the promotional examinations. Test blueprint was adopted to ensure that the two instruments have content validity while factor analysis was used in determining the construct validity. Administrations of the instruments were done face to face in the class with the help of the classroom teachers. Data analysis method included KR20 , split-half and test retest methods of reliabilities. For the test-retest, the researchers repeated the process for both the formative (FAT) and summative test (SAT) after a period of two weeks interval. Result of the study showed that when KR20 was used, summative assessment had higher reliability that formative assessment (SAT-0.81>FAT-0.52). When split-Half was used, summative assessment also had higher reliability that formative assessment (SAT-0.87>FAT-0.58). However, when test retest was applied, formative assessment had higher reliability than summative assessment (FAT-0.78>SAT-0.55). Based on this, it was recommended among others that teachers and test developers should rely more of summative assessment in the course of establishing the cognitive abilities of students.
Applying Scaffolding Technique in Problem Based Learning Model on Students’ Mathematics Problem Solving Ability
Authors: Salam Mohamad , Ndia La , Misu La , Jafar Jafar
Published: January 2025

This study aimed at: (1) describing factors that influence the low mathematical problemsolving abilityand the average improvement of each indicator of mathematics problem solving ability;(2) finding out the effect of applying scaffolding technique in PBL model on mathematics problem solving ability. The subject of this study was grade VIII studentsat SMPN 5 Kendari. Qualitative and quantitative methodswere used in this study.The results of this study were: (1) factors that influence the low mathematical problem solving ability arethe studentsrarely trained questions which related to problem-solving and the learning model used by the teacher was not suitable for teaching mathematical problem solving. The average improvement of each indicator of mathematics problem solving ability by using PBL modeland DI model are: (a) understanding the problem 57.2 to 76.9 and 56.8 to 59.3; (b) solving problem 52.4 to 75.8 and 51.6 to 57.3; (c) answering problem 40.4 to 65.8 and 41.2 to 47.5; (2) studentswho were taught with PBL model have higher score than students who were taught with DI model, so there is an effect of the application of PBL model in improving mathematics problem solving ability of students of SMP 5 Kendari..
Om återfall i brott
Authors: Kallenberg Ernst
Published: January 2025

Beskrivning saknas.
Svensk civilprocessrätt. Bd 2. 7
Authors: Kallenberg Ernst
Published: January 2025

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Svensk civilprocessrätt [Bd 1] Föreläsningar, 3
Authors: Kallenberg Ernst
Published: January 2025

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Традиция акмеизма и футуризма в творчестве Ю.П. Мориц
Authors: Mandrik Anna
Published: January 2025

Der Zweck dieser Studie ist es, intertextuelle Verbindungen in der Poesie von Junna Moric zu bezeichnen. Aus der Sicht der meisten Forscher überwiegen bei Moric akmeistische Tendenzen.
Die Tradition des Futurismus ist für die Dichterin jedoch nicht weniger bedeutsam.
Концептуальное поле ‹гомосексуальный мужчина› в польском и русском языках на примере романа Любиево М. Витковского и его перевода на русский язык Ю. В. Чайниковым
Authors: Hołda Adam
Published: January 2025

In dem Artikel werden die Unterschiede in der Realisierung des konzeptuellen Feldes ‚homosexueller Mannʻ in der polnischen und in der russischen Sprache am Beispiel von M. Witkowskis
Roman Lubiewo und seiner Übersetzung ins Russische von J. V. Čajnikov sowie die vom Übersetzer angewandten Übersetzungsstrategien dargestellt.
Utilizing Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (DRMs) for Conflict Settlement in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Education Infrastructure Development
Authors: Oyeyoade Stephen Femi , AYORINDE Olutayo Isaac , OYEWOLE Matthew Oluwole
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This study explores the deployment of Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (DRMs) in addressing conflicts inherent in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for educational infrastructure, particularly in Nigerian universities.
Methodology: Using purposive sampling, 126 questionnaires were administered to stakeholders, including private investors and university officials involved in PPP procurement. The study analyzed responses using descriptive statistics, including mean values, relative importance index (RII), and Henry Garrett ranking methods, to identify causes of dispute, prevention strategies, and DRM implementation frameworks.
Results: The study identified 21 critical causes of dispute, ranging from excessive contract variations to inadequate risk allocation and trust deficits. Among 13 examined dispute prevention strategies, extensive stakeholder consultations and regular site meetings emerged as the most effective. Fast-track resolution processes were ranked as the most resourceful DRM, while litigation was the least preferred due to inefficiencies and costs.
Implications: The findings emphasize integrating preventive measures and effective DRMs into PPP contracts to reduce disputes, ensure project sustainability, and align stakeholders. The study offers practical recommendations for incorporating DRMs into the PPP framework, enhancing project outcomes, and fostering investor confidence.
Originality: This research provides a novel DRM framework tailored to the peculiarities of PPP conflicts in Nigerian universities, addressing the scarcity of focused studies on this topic.
Limitations: The study is geographically limited to three universities in southwestern Nigeria, and findings may not fully represent other contexts or sectors.
A Catalog of Stellar and Dust Properties for 500,000 Stars in the Southwest Bar of the Small Magellanic Cloud
Authors: Yanchulova Merica-Jones Petia , Gordon Karl , Sandstrom Karin , Murray Claire E. , Clifton Johnson L. , Dalcanton Julianne J. , Roman-Duval Julia , Chastenet Jeremy , Williams Benjamin F. , Weisz Daniel R. , Dolphin Andrew E.
Published: January 2025

We present a catalog of individual stellar and dust extinction properties along close to 500,000 sight lines in the southwest bar of the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC). The catalog is based on multiband Hubble Space Telescope photometric data spanning near-ultraviolet to near-infrared wavelengths from the Small Magellanic Cloud Investigation of Dust and Gas Evolution survey (SMIDGE) covering a 100 × 200 pc area. We use the probabilistic technique of the Bayesian Extinction And Stellar Tool (BEAST) to model the spectral energy distributions of individual stars in SMIDGE and include the effects of observational uncertainties in the data. We compare BEAST-derived dust extinction properties with tracers of the interstellar medium, such as the emission from the 12CO (2–1) transition (I(CO)), the dust mass surface density (Σdust) from far-IR emission, the H i column density (N(H i)) from the 21 cm transition, and the mass fraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs; q
PAH, derived from IR emission). We find that the dust extinction (A(V)) in the SMIDGE field is strongly correlated with Σdust and I(CO), and less so with N(H i) and q
PAH, and suggest potential explanations. Our extinction measurements are also sensitive to the presence of the 2175 Å bump in the extinction curve toward UV bright stars. While most do not show evidence for the bump, we identify ∼200 lines of sight that are 2175 Å bump candidates. Furthermore, we find distinct structures in the dust extinction–distance distributions that provide insights into the 3D geometry of the SMC.
Building a reliable 16S mini-barcode library of wild bees from Occitania, south-west of France
Authors: Marquisseau Anaïs , Canale-Tabet Kamila , Labarthe Emmanuelle , Pascal Géraldine , Klopp Christophe , Pornon André , Escaravage Nathalie , Rudelle Rémi , Vignal Alain , Ouin Annie , Ollivier Mélodie , Pichon Magalie
Published: January 2025

DNA barcoding and metabarcoding are now powerful tools for studying biodiversity and especially the accurate identification of large sample collections belonging to diverse taxonomic groups. Their success depends largely on the taxonomic resolution of the DNA sequences used as barcodes and on the reliability of the reference databases. For wild bees, the barcode sequences coverage is consistently growing in volume, but some incorrect species annotations need to be cared for. The COI (Cytochrome Oxydase subunit 1) gene, the most used in barcoding/metabarcoding of arthropods, suffers from primer bias and difficulties for covering all wild bee species using the classical Folmer primers.

We present here a curated database for a 250 bp mini-barcode region of the 16S rRNA gene, suitable for low-cost metabarcoding wild bees in applications, such as eDNA analysis or for sequencing ancient or degraded DNA. Sequenced specimens were captured in Occitania (south-west of France) and morphologically identified by entomologists, with a total of 530 individuals belonging to 171 species and 19 genera. A customised workflow including distance-tree inferences and a second round of entomologist observations, when necessary, was used for the validation of 348 mini-barcodes covering 148 species. Amongst them, 93 species did not have any 16S reference barcode available before our contribution. This high-quality reference library data are freely available to the scientific community, with the aim of facilitating future large-scale characterisation of wild bee communities in a context of pollinators' decline.
Inter-laboratory ring test for environmental DNA extraction protocols: implications for marine megafauna detection using three novel qPCR assays
Authors: Rodriguez Lauren Kelly , De Bonis Lorenzo , McKee Jack , McKenna James A. , Urvois Teddy , Barbaccia Eleonora , Dillane Eileen , Lanfredi Caterina , Hjellnes Helene , Jung Armelle , Villa Enrico , Azzellino Arianna , Westgaard Jon-Ivar , Quéméré Erwan , Thalinger Bettina
Published: January 2025

The comparability of methods applied to environmental DNA (eDNA) samples across laboratories remains a significant challenge for biodiversity monitoring on a global scale. Performance differences between protocols can jeopardize effective conservation strategies across regions and focal species. To address potential discrepancies amongst four international partners within a collaborative eDNA initiative, an inter-laboratory comparison (i.e., ring test) was conducted to compare efficiencies of established DNA extraction methodologies based on 39 eDNA samples. Each laboratory contributed eight to eleven samples collected throughout the North-East Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea near sperm whales, porbeagle sharks, basking sharks, bottlenose dolphins and common dolphins. After lysis, aliquots were exchanged between laboratories before subsequent DNA extraction using each facility’s preferred method. Extracts were returned to the lysates’ respective laboratories of origin for measurements of total DNA concentration, as well as quantitative PCR using three novel species-specific assays for marine megafauna. Our findings revealed similar concentrations of total DNA, yet a significant reduction in extraction performance for targeted qPCR reactions by one laboratory, who has therefore modified their extraction method to be used for the remainder of this project. Overall, detection success differed based on the target taxa with sharks being less often detected (and at lower concentrations) than marine mammals. Significant interaction effects were found between combinations of laboratories and species, suggesting a link between extraction protocols and variable environmental conditions. Our study serves as a foundational step towards establishing reproducible practices that are crucial for the success of multinational eDNA projects to enable comparable results.
Russian Fertility Database
Authors: Churilova Elena V. , Andreev Evgeny M. , Chertenkov Kirill O. , Kishenin Pavel A. , Rodina Olga A. , Sokolova Vera V.
Published: January 2025

The Russian Fertility Database contains a series of fertility indicators by birth order for Russia from 1946 to 2022, cohort fertility tables by birth order, and fertility rates by birth order for Russian women born between 1932 and 1988. All fertility indicators are calculated using data from official population statistics provided by the Federal State Statistics Service.

The article describes the structure of the database, the source data, and the methodology of calculating period and cohort fertility rates, as well as cohort fertility tables by birth order.

The Russian Fertility Database can be used for research, analytical materials, reports, presentations, as well as for educational purposes. The data allow us to analyze changes in the age profiles of fertility, the mean age at birth, the dynamics of the total fertility rate as period and cohort indicator for all birth orders combined and by birth order, parity distribution of women with specific number of children ever born and parity progression ratios. The data are in .xlsx format and are available on the web page: https://demogr.hse.ru/RFD.
Rêves pubertaires et éveil génital
Authors: Givre Philippe
Published: January 2025

Tout en se reliant à l’infantile, les rêves pubertaires traduisent l’irruption de la nouvelle pulsionnalité génitalisée. Ils laissent aussi transparaître les sensations et angoisses de transformations corporelles, afin de faciliter l’intégration progressive de cette nouvelle image d’un corps puissant. Répondant à la nécessité de se familiariser avec la jouissance orgasmique, tout en voilant et déguisant les désirs incestueux et parricides, l’activité onirique doit également contribuer à introduire une force de déplacement déjouant ces liens incestueux afin d’ouvrir le sujet à l’altérité, à l’étranger, modifiant ainsi son rapport à l’inconnu, via une réouverture de la « capacité au négatif ».
Les représentations sociales de la qualité de vie au travail des personnels universitaires : une étude exploratoire au sein d’une université française
Authors: Bernard Nathalie , Lobos Joachim P , Guillot-Soulez Chloé
Published: January 2025

Préoccupation avérée dans les organisations privées et, plus récemment, dans les organisations publiques, la qualité de vie au travail (QVT) est aujourd’hui un sujet incontournable de la gestion des ressources humaines. Tandis que les études sur ce thème se multiplient, la littérature scientifique fait état d’un manque en ce qui concerne la QVT des personnels – tant administratifs qu’enseignants-chercheurs – des universités publiques. Afin d’évaluer les enjeux de la QVT en université, nous mobilisons la théorie structurale d’Abric. Cette recherche prend la forme d’une étude qualitative avec la réalisation d’entretiens semi-directifs visant à mieux connaître ces représentations sociales. Nos résultats mettent tout d’abord en évidence un « noyau central » d’éléments partagés structuré autour du bien-être, du travail collectif, du climat social et de l’environnement physique de travail. Ensuite, des « éléments périphériques » ressortent : communication, stress, répartition du travail, relation administratif-enseignant. Les résultats font aussi ressortir des disparités dans lesdites représentations en fonction des profils étudiés (enseignants-chercheurs vs administratifs). Ces données nous permettent de mieux appréhender la complexité du concept de QVT dans le contexte de l’université publique. De plus, cette recherche apporte des éléments de connaissance indispensables pour mettre en place des démarches de qualité de vie au travail adéquates au sein des universités publiques.
Viral load dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 in the moderately symptomatic COVID-19 patients in Dak Lak, Viet Nam, 2021
Authors: Vien Chien Chinh , Van Le Tuan , Nguyen Van Tuyet Thi , Hoang Thang Nghia , Nay Phila
Published: January 2025

COVID-19 vaccines reduce infection, disease severity, and death by SARS-CoV-2 by reducing viral load. This study aimed to evaluate the change of cycle threshold (Ct) value in COVID-19 patients and investigate factors related to the Ct value change on the 3rd (D3), 7th (D7), 10th (D10), and 14th (D14) day after hospital admission in Dak Lak in 2021. Nasopharyngeal swabs and serum samples were obtained from 251 COVID-19 patients. Samples were collected on D3, D7, D10, and D14 after hospital admission and tested for SARS-CoV-2 by real-time RT-PCR tests. Ct values were categorized as high viral load, moderate viral, and low viral load. Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay was used to estimate the anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. The results demonstrated that vaccinated individuals against COVID-19 have a faster rate of hospital discharge than the unvaccinated group, most clearly on D10. The Ct change on D10 of vaccinated individuals was statistically significantly higher (1.35 times) than of unvaccinated individuals (P < 0.01). The mean Ct values of unvaccinated individuals on D3, D7, D10, and D14 were lower than that of vaccinated individuals. However, there was a statistically significant increase in Ct of vaccinated individuals compared to unvaccinated individuals only on D10 and D14 (P < 0.03). The percentage of Ct value ≥ 30 and negative of vaccinated persons on D7 (60.9%) was similar to that of unvaccinated persons on D10 (59.4%) (P > 0.05). Vaccinated individuals at hospital admission with Ct ≤ 20 on D1 had a statistically significant decline in viral load on D10 and D14, 1.55 and 1.30 times higher compared to unvaccinated individuals (P < 0.05). The percentage of Ct ≥ 30 was significantly higher in males than females, especially on D7 and D14 with PR = 1.26 and 1.11 (P < 0.05). In conclusion, individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 had reduced transmission by a significant decline in viral load and recovered faster than unvaccinated individuals.
Workload increases nurses' quiet quitting, turnover intention, and job burnout: evidence from Greece
Authors: Galanis Petros , Moisoglou Ioannis , Katsiroumpa Aglaia , Gallos Parisis , Kalogeropoulou Maria , Meimeti Evangelia , Vraka Irene
Published: January 2025

Introduction

High workloads among nurses affect critical workplace outcomes, such as turnover intention, job burnout, and job satisfaction. However, there are no studies that measure the relationships between workload and these variables in the post-COVID-19 era.

Objective

To evaluate the effect of workload on quiet quitting, turnover intention, and job burnout.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study using a sample of nurses in Greece. The NASA task load index was used to measure workloads among nurses. Also, we used valid scales to measure quiet quitting (quiet quitting scale), job burnout (single item burnout measure), and turnover intention (a six-point Likert scale).

Results

The mean workload score was 80.7, indicating high workloads in our sample. Moreover, most of the nurses belonged to the group of quiet quitters (74.3%). About half of the nurses reported a high level of turnover intention (50.2%). After controlling for confounders, data analysis showed that higher workloads were associated with higher levels of quiet quitting [beta = 0.009, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.006 to 0.012, p-value < 0.001], turnover intention (odds ratio = 1.046, 95% CI = 1.035 to 1.056, p-value < 0.001), and job burnout (beta = 0.072, 95% CI = 0.065 to 0.079, p-value < 0.001).

Conclusion

We found that workload was associated with quiet quitting, turnover intention, and job burnout in nurses. Thus, appropriate interventions should be applied to reduce nursing workloads to improve productivity and the healthcare provided to patients.
Les bouleversements de la vie économique de Najaf et leurs incidences sociales (1923-1958)
Authors: Laval Thibaud
Published: January 2025

En retraçant les principaux bouleversements de l’histoire économique de la ville sainte chiite de Najaf, en Irak, entre 1923 et 1958, cet article analyse leurs effets immédiats sur les développements sociaux et urbains de la ville et sur le déplacement de ses frontières visibles et invisibles. Parmi les principales crises économiques qui affectent Najaf figurent l’interruption du pèlerinage, la grande dépression de 1929, l’occupation britannique de l’Irak en 1941 ou encore des aléas climatiques. L’article se concentre notamment sur le développement de la surpopulation, du chômage, de la faim et de la criminalité à Najaf ainsi que les moyens employés par les autorités pour répondre à ces enjeux sociaux. Il s’agit notamment de montrer que l’expansion urbaine et la modernisation des infrastructures contribuent à transformer les pratiques sociales traditionnelles de cette cité sainte et modifient profondément ses frontières internes.
Le « Tokyo parallèle » des architectes japonais contemporains ou la fabrique figurée du futur de la métropole
Authors: Tiry-Ono Corinne
Published: January 2025

L’article examine les discours, les figures, les récits ou les imaginaires mobilisés par les architectes japonais pour dessiner le futur de Tokyo depuis la reconstruction post-conflit. La conception et la diffusion de projets à grande échelle, sans commande, révèlent en parallèle leur quête d’une image pour la capitale qui en serait démunie. Selon les périodes et leurs problématiques dominantes, ces architectes usent de fictions ou de scénarios construits à partir de figures identifiables pour fabriquer un futur original sinon appropriable de Tokyo. Ces figures – l’île, la tour, la ligne, le village – sont puisées tour à tour dans des représentations ou motifs urbains internes ou externes, passés ou présents, et appliquées au territoire pour déterminer image et futur de manière concomitante et située.
Revendiquer un point de vue situé. L’exposition « Tanesashi: Remembrance of the Shore » à Aomori en 2013 et la série photographique de Sasaoka Keiko
Authors: Grout Catherine
Published: January 2025

En 2013, en raison de l’intégration du rivage de Tanesashi (Tōhoku) au parc national pour la reconstruction de Sanriku, la conservatrice du musée départemental d’art d’Aomori, Takahashi Shigemi, organisa l’exposition « Tanesashi: Remembrance of the Shore ». Son intention était d’apporter un point de vue ancré depuis les lieux et leur histoire pour revendiquer une réalité, celle d’un milieu de vie qui diffère d’une attraction touristique et qui renvoie à un temps long. L’analyse dans le champ de l’esthétique porte sur les photographies de Sasaoka Keiko et sur les textes publiés dans le catalogue. Cet article se propose d’étudier les enjeux de pouvoir associés aux représentations de paysage ainsi que la potentielle résistance vis-à-vis du processus d’appropriation territoriale (coloniale) venant du gouvernement central.
Ranpo par inflexion ou Nagoya en mutation, recension de Ranpo et Nagoya : modernisme d’une ville de province et paysage originel du roman policier, de Komatsu Shōko
Authors: Ichiyanagi Hirotaka
Published: January 2025

Analyse de Ranpo et Nagoya : modernisme d’une ville de province et paysage primitif du roman policier, de Komatsu Shōko. C’est à Nagoya que Ranpo a passé la majeure partie de son enfance. Comment la culture urbaine moderniste de la fin de l’ère Meiji, avec son mélange de conservatisme et de progressisme, a influence la sensibilité de Ranpo en tant qu’auteur ? Ce livre examine les tendances des romans à mystère autour de la personne de Ranpo.
Compte rendu de l’exposition « Cityscapes in Anime Background Art »
Authors: Vomscheid Delphine
Published: January 2025

Du 17 juin au 19 novembre 2023, une exposition intitulée « Cityscapes in Anime Background Art » s’est tenue au musée d’Architecture de Kanazawa. Y étaient présentés au public plus de 140 documents graphiques associés à six films d’animation japonaise issus du genre de la science-fiction et sortis entre les années 1980 et les années 2000 : Akira, Patlabor, Patlabor 2, Ghost in the Shell, Metropolis et Tekkonkinkreet. Ces illustrations, de types et formats variés, sont toutes issues du processus de conception de l’environnement urbain et architectural. Exposées pour elles-mêmes, dénuées de personnages, elles permettent de mettre en valeur le travail considérable des créateurs dans l’élaboration des villes, des « doubles » de la ville japonaise, tantôt inspirées du réel, tantôt dystopiques.
Rendre la paix possible ?
Authors: Nicklas Thomas
Published: January 2025

Friedrich Wilhelm Foerster (1869-1966) fut un éthicien qui s’est investi dans un combat politique pour la paix en temps de guerre. Exerçant comme professeur de pédagogie et d’éthique à l’université de Munich, en 1916, il voulait lancer un débat sur les défauts de construction de l’État-nation allemand, créé par Bismarck au détriment de l’équilibre européen, afin de briser le carcan du nationalisme et disposer les esprits de ses compatriotes à la paix, par le biais de concessions et d’un compromis entre les belligérants. Cependant, tout en se réclamant d’une vision réaliste de la société et des relations internationales, l’éthicien Foerster misait sur la puissance des idées et il négligeait en même temps le pouvoir des partis politiques et des corps constitués. Son appel à l’autocritique nationale resta sans écho et ses publications de l’après-1918 sur les crimes de guerre allemands lui attirèrent la haine des nationalistes en Allemagne. Le cas de Foerster nous permet d’étudier l’aporie d’une quête idéaliste de la paix.
Interdire, documenter, patrimonialiser. Les chants kapiwaya sous le regard colonial et post-colonial (Nord-Ouest de l’Amazonie, de 1883 à nos jours)
Authors: Frignati Emilio
Published: January 2025

Cet article traite de l’histoire du regard colonial et post-colonial sur les kapiwaya, un registre de danses et de chants rituels autochtones largement diffusés dans le nord-ouest de l’Amazonie. Il montre que l’actuelle patrimonialisation des kapiwaya et les débats qui l’accompagnent s’inscrivent dans la continuité des représentations et pratiques portées par les missionnaires, militaires et politiciens depuis la fin du xixe siècle. Alors que ces manières de mettre en forme les chants et les danses ont en commun l’effacement du point de vue autochtone sur les kapiwaya, elles deviennent une arène où se joue la reconnaissance politique des peuples autochtones.
Making the Past Audible: The Childlike Element and Renewal of Existence in Benjamin and Woolf
Authors: Smith-Di Biasio Anne-Marie
Published: January 2025

This paper reads Virginia Woolf’s writing through Walter Benjamin’s thinking of “the childlike element” as a paradigm of renewal, whereby, through the prism of memory, the recall of a remainder sealed in the old world will reignite the promise of hope crystallized in childhood. For in Benjamin’s thinking, traces of the past, including residues of previous generations, demand from the future, in the figure of the child, their promise of redemption. In this context, against the background of Theses on the Philosophy of History, we read Berlin Childhood around 1900, written between 1932 and 1933, as a collection of fragments of memory brought together in search of the promise of redemption amidst the catastrophes of history. This analysis is extended to Virginia Woolf in terms of reading acoustic anteriority as a form of language renaissance in To the Lighthouse, whereby through a radical infra-lyrical turn, words are heard anew in their oldness at a dialectical moment of danger. This allegory of renaissance is also a foundational paradigm in “Anon.” The secret index by which the past is referred to its resurrection and transfigured is further explored in Berlin Childhood and related to Benjamin’s definition in The Theses of the ‘zero hour’ of Stillstellung, which we then read as a moment when listening is suspended and time dislocated in Woolf’s The Waves. Further exploring this Modernist turn, whereby renaissance is synonymous with the temporal dislocation of afterlife, we then read extracts from Benjamin’s Berlin Childhood and Woolf’s “A Sketch of the Past” in terms of a broken chôric moment at which, in a ‘secret protocol’ (Verabredung) with the generations of the past, childhood memory returns as the event of a remainder.
Ezra Pound and the Italian Renaissance(s)
Authors: Georges Emilie
Published: January 2025

When looking for a model for the revolutionary poetics he wanted to invent, Ezra Pound turned in part to the European avant-gardes, as might be expected, but he also looked towards much earlier models, foremost among which was the Renaissance. However, his understanding of the word “renaissance” ran the full gamut of its possible translations and back-translations (rinascimento, risorgimento, awakening, resurgence) and he thus referred not to just one historical period when thinking of a possible artistic renaissance but at least three, all of which took place in Italy: the early-modern Renaissance, the nineteenth-century Risorgimento, and Mussolini’s totalitarian revolution. This paper argues that taking all of these various dimensions into account is necessary to fully comprehend one of the major drives of Pound’s poetics: the desire to “make it new.”
Voluntary Disclosure of Intellectual Capital and its Impact on Firm Performance: A Bibliometric Analysis Using Scopus Database
Authors: Litharsini K. , Abeywardhana D. K. Y.
Published: January 2025

This research explores the relationship between voluntary disclosure of intellectual capital (IC) and firm performance, utilizing a bibliometric analysis of studies from the Scopus database. The study systematically reviews existing literature on IC disclosure to identify key trends, influential publications, and research gaps, particularly in emerging economies like Sri Lanka. By employing bibliometric tools such as VOSviewer, significant themes, and patterns in IC disclosure are revealed, notably its integration with broader reporting frameworks and sector-specific practices. The findings highlight a growing emphasis on transparent IC reporting, led by developed nations, while emerging economies increasingly participate. Moreover, the research identifies a gap in studies on IC disclosure in Sri Lanka, indicating potential avenues for future research. The practical implications of the research underscore the necessity for standardized IC reporting frameworks to improve transparency and comparability, which would assist stakeholders in their decision-making processes and promote investment. Overall, this work enhances the understanding of how IC disclosure can influence firm performance and offers valuable recommendations for both policy and practice.
Development of a mnemonic card game for sustainability literacy in Master of Business Administration programmes
Authors: Grobler Magdalena J.
Published: January 2025

Orientation: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are critical global targets that management education must integrate to prepare future business leaders for sustainability challenges.Research purpose: This study aims to develop and evaluate a mnemonic card game designed to enhance Master of Business Administration (MBA) students’ understanding and retention of the SDGs.Motivation for the study: Traditional teaching methods often fail to engage students with the complexity of the SDGs, limiting retention and comprehensive understanding. A mnemonic card game offers an innovative, engaging alternative.Research design, approach and method: Following a Design Science Research (DSR) approach, the study involved MBA students playing the SDG card game. Pre- and post-game quizzes, surveys and facilitator observations were used to assess the game’s effectiveness in improving SDG knowledge.Main findings: The game significantly improved students’ understanding, with average quiz scores increasing by 2.41 points post-game. Qualitative feedback indicated high levels of engagement and enjoyment.Practical and/or managerial implications: The card game can be incorporated into business school curricula to enhance sustainability education, providing a scalable, cost-effective and engaging learning tool. It fosters critical thinking and ethical decision-making, aligning with the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).Contribution and/or value-add: This study provides an innovative tool that enhances sustainability literacy among MBA students, demonstrating the potential for broader application in management education.
Icariin targets PDE5A to regulate viability, DNA synthesis and DNA damage of spermatogonial stem cells and improves reproductive capacity
Authors: Liao Tian-Long , He Cai-Mei , Xiao Di , Zhang Zhi-Rong , He Zuping , Yang Xiao-Ping
Published: January 2025

Icariin is a pure compound derived from Epimedium brevicornu Maxim, and it helps the regulation of male reproduction. Nevertheless, the role and underlying mechanisms of Icariin in mediating male germ cell development remain to be clarified. Here, we have demonstrated that Icariin promoted proliferation and DNA synthesis of mouse spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs). Furthermore, surface plasmon resonance iron (SPRi) and molecular docking (MOE) assays revealed that phosphodiesterase 5A (PDE5A) was an important target of Icariin in mouse SSCs. Mechanically, Icariin decreased the expression level of PDE5A. Interestingly, hydrogen peroxides (H2O2) enhanced the expression level of phosphorylation H2A.X (p-H2A.X), whereas Icariin diminished the expression level of p-H2A.X and DNA damage caused by H2O2 in mouse SSCs. Finally, our in vivo animal study indicated that Icariin protected male reproduction. Collectively, these results implicate that Icariin targets PDE5A to regulate mouse SSC viability and DNA damage and improves male reproductive capacity. This study thus sheds new insights into molecular mechanisms underlying the fate decisions of mammalian SSCs and offers a scientific basis for the clinical application of Icariin in male reproduction.
Primary Amenorrhea with Uterocervical Anomaly (U4aC4V0): A Rare Case Report
Authors: Jacob Olivia Marie , Sharmila Vijayan , Chanu Sairem Mangolnganbi , Yoga P Priyanka
Published: January 2025

Mullerian anomalies are miscellaneous deviations from the normal anatomy with menstrual and reproductive consequences. Unicornuate uterus affects 2.4%–13% of all Mullerian anomalies, and cervical agenesis is rare anomaly affecting 1 among 80,000–100,000 females. We reported a case of unicornuate uterus with rudimentary horn and cervical agenesis in a 15-year-old girl with primary amenorrhea and cyclical pain abdomen who underwent uterovaginal anastomosis by abdominal approach. She achieved regular menstruation postoperatively. Conservative approach in such cases helps achieve a better menstrual, sexual, and fertility outcome with minimal/no psychological affect.