bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Kepercayaan, Fitur Layanan Dan Resiko Terhadap Minat Penggunaan Digital Payment Pada Aplikasi DANA (Dompet Digital Indonesia) Di Kecamatan Tambun Selatan
Authors: Kasidjo  , Darusman Hendri , Putri Rhevania Aprilianita Eka
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Kepercayaan Fitur Layanan dan Resiko Terhadap Minat Penggunaan Digital Payment Pada Aplikasi DANA. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Acidental Sampling, metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis linear berganda. Secara umum hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa Kepercayaan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Minat Penggunaan dengan nilai perbandingan (0,000 < 0,05) dan nilai t_hitung sebesar (8,846 > 1,966) sehingga Ha diterima, Fitur Layanan menunjuk- kan hasil yang signifikan terhadap Minat Penggunaan dengan nilai perbandi- ngan (0,000 < 0,05) dan nilai t_hitung sebesar (4,099 > 1,966) sehingga Ha diterima, dan Resiko menunjukkan hasil yang signifikan terhadap Minat Penggunaan dengan nilai perbandingan (0,000 < 0,05) dan nilai t_hitung sebesar (4,781 > 1,966) sehingga Ha diterima. Kepercayaan, Fitur Layanan dan Resiko terhadap Minat penggunaan, secara simultan memperoleh nilai signifikan 0,000 < 0,05 dan nilai f_hitung (98,480 > 2,63), maka dapat disimpulkan Ha diterima. Serta dapat dilihat besarnya koefisien determinasi pada Adjusted R square (R^2) adalah sebesar 0,624. Nilai tersebut memberikan gambaran bahwa sumbangan variabel independen dalam pengaruh naik turunnya variabel dependen sebesar 62,4%.
Research on Health Education Strategies for Improving Student Knowledge on Infectious Disease Prevention
Authors: Gupta Shailly , Mane Manashree , Priyadarshini Debashree , Singh Choudhary Ajab
Published: January 2025

The increasing number of infectious diseases in public settings emphasizes the necessity of efficient health education programs to give students fundamental knowledge and preventative skills. This investigates successful health education strategies to improve students' learning and behavior about preventing infectious diseases. Data, including socioeconomic characteristics, were gathered from 1250 students. Before implementing health education techniques, baseline information is gathered from participants through a survey to assess their initial level of infectious disease prevention knowledge and behaviors. The same tests are conducted again following the intervention to evaluate if students have any improvements based on the health education strategy. The investigation assesses several educational approaches, including digital learning tools, classroom lectures, and peer-led activities, to establish their importance in increasing awareness of hygiene habits, disease transmission, and prevention measures. Using SPSS, statistical techniques like regression analysis and paired t-tests are utilized to compare pre- and post-intervention in health education. The findings indicate that interactive and technology-based techniques significantly improve knowledge retention and encourage the adoption of preventive actions. Furthermore, peer-led education had a favourable impact on participation and behavior modification. This investigation emphasizes the value of targeted, engaging, and evidence-based health education programs in enhancing student knowledge and behavior about infectious disease prevention. It suggests incorporating such measures into school curricula to strengthen resilience to disease outbreaks and enhance public health outcomes.
Estrategia y competitividad de las pequeñas y medianas empresas, y el mercado de telecomunicaciones panameñas
Authors: Rodríguez Ríos Francisco Javier
Published: January 2025

El estudio tiene como objetivo determinar la gestión estratégica y la competitividad de las pequeñas y medianas empresas en el mercado de telecomunicaciones de Panamá. La investigación se realizó de manera longitudinal entre los años 2017 y 2024, utilizando un diseño documental-descriptivo. Se analizaron 46 fuentes de las 68 revisadas, incluyendo libros especializados, artículos científicos, prensa e informes de entes oficiales nacionales e internacionales, donde se complementó el análisis documental con la observación directa en empresas de telecomunicaciones. Los datos se organizaron en tres dimensiones: económica, regulatoria y estratégica. Se realizó triangulación de datos para contrastar la información documental con las observaciones directas. La investigación identificó que las Pymes en el sector de telecomunicaciones enfrentan barreras como la concentración del mercado en pocas empresas, limitaciones regulatorias y altos costos de infraestructura. Su integración en el mercado de telecomunicaciones es esencial para la diversificación del mercado y el crecimiento económico de Panamá, porque el desarrollo realizado en este sector contribuye a la generación de empleo, la innovación y el desarrollo tecnológico.
Cotton Irrigation Scheduling: Which Approach is the Best Fit for Georgia?
Authors: Hayes Miller , Porter Wesley , Snider John , Reagin Kaylyn , Perry Calvin
Published: January 2025

Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) is one of the most difficult crops to manage irrigation effectively due to the crop’s perennial physiology. In recent years, many new technologies have been developed to help improve irrigation management. The main objective of this study was to evaluate various irrigation management tools and to assist farmers in determining which method is best for their operation. Other objectives included monitoring soil moisture and determining the optimal irrigation application point of each method by logging total rainfall and irrigation distribution throughout the growing season. A three-year study was conducted at the University of Georgia (UGA) Stripling Irrigation Research Park near Camilla, GA where cotton was grown on loamy sand soil. A lateral movement, overhead sprinkler system equipped with a variable rate system allowed plots to be irrigated independently based on treatment. Irrigation treatments included 20- and 45-kPa weighted average soil water tension (SWT) measurements made using three Watermark SWT sensors placed in two of the three replicates. The UGA SmartIrrigation Cotton app (SI app), UGA Checkbook method, and a rainfed check were included in the trial. Each irrigation method was evaluated based on crop yield, irrigation water-use efficiency, and profitability. The analysis revealed significant variations in several metrics between treatments and validates the 45-kPa SWT threshold and SI app are top-performing advanced irrigation scheduling tools and showed the importance of advanced irrigation scheduling and the strengths and weaknesses of each method.
Estimating Cotton Yield Response Surface to Planting and Harvest Dates in Arkansas
Authors: Griffin Terry , Robertson Bill
Published: January 2025

Knowledge of anticipated long-run yield penalties over a range of planting and harvest time periods is necessary to formulate whole-farm planning models. Until now, gaps existed for several cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) planting-by-harvest-date combinations. Publicly available data from the Arkansas Cotton Research Verification and Sustainability Program deemed suitable for this research included 169 fields from 19 years and 22 counties. Given several relevant plant and harvest weeks had no observations, a response surface was estimated. Results indicated that planting during weeks 18 to 20 minimized yield penalties, but only when harvested in corresponding best weeks. Likewise, yield penalties can be avoided if harvested during weeks 40 to 43, but only when planted in respective best weeks. Ten planting-by-harvest-week combinations were associated with at least 98% attainable yield. Fields planted and harvested outside these 10 weeks were susceptible to yield penalties. Penalties during weeks adjacent to optimal combinations tended to be minor, usually less than 5% deviations, but more severe further from the top of the response surface. Fields planted during week 22 and harvested in week 42 expected 21% yield penalty. Current Extension recommendations based on heuristics were validated from these estimates. Results are of interest to equipment manufacturers, agricultural engineers developing machinery, agricultural lenders assessing the risk of equipment loans, farmers considering optimal equipment capacity for acreage, and farm management economists estimating whole-farm profitability. Response surface methods are useful to estimate yield penalties for planting and harvest date combinations via field-scale observations.
Effects of Different Cover Crops and Cotton Planting Rates on Cotton Production in a No-Till System
Authors: Kornecki Ted , Kichler Corey , Morton Trent
Published: January 2025

Single species cover crops and cover crop mixtures, especially legumes, can protect the soil surface and increase soil organic matter in a no-till system. Cotton producers who focus on soil health are interested in maximizing their economic return by minimizing production cost while maintaining yield. Producers can accomplish this by manipulating cotton seeding rates. From 2017 to 2020 field experiments were run in central Alabama to evaluate the effects of cover crop species (cereal rye [Secale cereale L.], crimson clover [Trifolium incarnatum L.], and cereal rye + crimson clover) and cotton seeding rates (54,116, 108,232, and 180,387 seeds ha-1) on no-till cotton production. During the experiments, biomass for cereal rye and crimson clover was similar (5,540 kg ha-1) but was lower compared to their mixture (6,469 kg ha-1). Seed cotton yield in 2018 and 2020 was similar, averaging 4,597 kg ha-1. In 2019 the yield was substantially reduced to 2,068 kg ha-1 due to severe drought. Profit in 2019 was $1,484 ha-1 compared to higher average profit of $6,209 ha-1 in 2018 and 2020. Yield and profitability were greater using the medium or high seeding rate during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. However, under severe drought conditions (2019 season) the low cotton seeding rate was similar in yield and profitability as the medium and high seeding rates. Overall, yield and profits were influenced by cotton seeding rate and weather and not by cover crop type.
STUDI KOMPARATIF IMPLEMENTASI HUKUMAN CAMBUK DI ACEH DAN KELANTAN GOOD GOVERNANCE DAN HAK ASASI MANUSIA
Authors: Pancasilawati Abnan
Published: January 2025

The implementation of caning punishment in Aceh, Indonesia, and Kelantan, Malaysia, reflects differences in applying the principles of good governance and adapting to human rights values. This study aims to analyze the extent to which the implementation of caning punishment in both regions reflects the principles of accountability, transparency, participation, and responsiveness, as well as its contribution to the objectives of Islamic law in maintaining public morality and social order. This research employs a normative-empirical approach with a comparative case study method. Data were obtained through interviews, observations, and legal document analysis. The findings reveal that Aceh excels in transparency and public participation, whereas Kelantan demonstrates stronger administrative accountability and protection of the dignity of offenders. However, there are gaps between the legal norms and their implementation in both regions, influencing public perceptions of justice and the effectiveness of the legal system. The study concludes that the implementation of caning punishment requires policy reforms to integrate the principles of maqasid al-shariah and good governance. This integration aims to establish an effective, inclusive, and responsive Islamic legal system that meets the needs of modern society.
Analysis of Deposition Patterns and Influencing Factors of Lithium and Transition Metals Deposited on Lithium Ion Battery Graphitic Anodes by LA-ICP-MS
Authors: Harte Patrick , Winter Martin , Wiemers-Meyer Simon , Nowak Sascha
Published: January 2025

A comprehensive understanding of aging phenomena and the resulting performance loss occurring in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is essential for ongoing improvement of the technology. The formation of a uniform solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is of crucial importance for the performance, lifetime, and safety of LIBs. Transition metal dissolution (TMD), caused by degradation of the cathode, and subsequent TM deposition on the anode surface can deteriorate the protective properties of the SEI, possibly leading to reconstruction of the SEI and loss of active lithium.For layered cathode materials, different dissolution mechanisms have been proposed: impurities within the nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) host lattice (oxygen vacancy); particle cracking induced by structural deformation on the atomic scale; and phase transition from layered to spinel-type structures on the nanoscale level. Possible correlation of transition metal deposition patterns and increased lithium passivation or plating on the anode surface were visualized by elemental imaging using laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS).
DIREITOS HUMANOS E GARANTIAS FUNDAMENTAIS DOS CIDADÃOS NA ERA DA INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL
Authors: De Moura Weysller Matuzinhos
Published: January 2025

Este trabalho apresenta a importância dos Direitos Humanos e das Garantias Fundamentais na era da Inteligência Artificial, na perspectiva das propostas de Marcos Regulatórios do uso e da criação de Sistemas de Inteligência Artificial, a exemplo do EU AI Act, da União Europeia; da proposta de Marco Legal da Inteligência Artificial no Brasil, o Projeto de Lei 2.338 de 2023 e da Constituição Federal Brasileira de 1988, demonstrando que a ética aplicada a essa tecnologia e o avanço da era da informação representam processos iniciais que oferecem à humanidade uma oportunidade singular de moldá-los positivamente em benefício próprio e do planeta, destacando que no contexto de inovação e transformação que se apresenta e que contempla conceitos emergentes, a exemplo da ética da inteligência artificial e do uso das tecnologias, um tema da pauta contemporânea e, ao mesmo tempo, uma forma de garantir os direitos dos cidadãos, uma vez que a tecnologia da informação repercute na vida de todas as pessoas e a conscientização de todos, desde os desenvolvedores de softwares, que atuam com a aplicações de inteligência artificial, e que passarão a utilizar os sistemas que empregam esta tecnologia, com responsabilidade, até o Estado, ao adotar estas boas práticas, a partir de uma ética e da responsabilidade no uso da tecnologia, pode se tornar um braço dos Direitos Humanos na garantia de direitos dos cidadãos.
PENGARUH NORMA SUBJEKTIF, SIKAP BERPERILAKU DAN PENDIDIKAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN TERHADAP INTENSI BERWIRAUSAHA
Authors: Masnun Ariyanto , Albadry Syah Amin , Ulum Panji , Sari Seftia Hanita , Zulkifli Zulkifli
Published: January 2025

Institut Administrasi dan Kesehatan Setih Setio Muara Bungo mengarahkan mahasiswa/i nya untuk menjadi wirausahawan yang mandiri dan sukses untuk kedepannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adakah Pengaruh norma subjketif, sikap berperilaku dan pendidikan kewirausahaan terhadap intensi berwirausaha pada mahasiswa Fakultas Administrasi Semester VIII IAK Setih Setio Muara Bungo.Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode asosiatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jumlah populasi sebanyak 75 orang dan yang menjadi sampel sebanyak 75 orang dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling.? Data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dari kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada mahasiswa Fakultas Administrasi Semester VIII IAK Setih Setio Muara Bungo.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel norma subjektif (X1) tidak terdapat pengaruh signifikan terhadap intensi berwirausaha. Dengan nilai t hitung sebesar 1,609 > 1,993 dan nilai signifikan 0,112 maka keputusan adalah H1 ditolak dan H0 diterima. Pada variabel sikap berperilaku (X2) berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap intensi berwirausaha. Dengan nilai t hitung sebesar 4,628 > 1,993 dan nilai signifikan 0,000 maka keputusannya adalah H0 ditolak dan H2 diterima.? Dan variabel pendidikan kewirausahaan juga berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap intensi berwirausaha. Dengan nilai t hitung sebesar 3,178 > 1,993 dan nilai signifikan 0,002 maka keputusannya adalah H0 ditolak dan H3 diterima.
PENGARUH BUDAYA ORGANISASI DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA NON FISIK TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA KARYAWAN
Authors: Selia Irma , Tarjo Tarjo , Bakar Abu
Published: January 2025

Sumber daya manusia sebagai faktor penting dalam keberhasilan dan kemajuan perusahaan. Oleh karena itu, pihak manajemen memperhatikan sumber daya manusia agar karyawan mempunyai kepuasan kerja yang diwujudkan dalam kinerja yang tinggi.Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian seluruh karyawan PT. Swadharma Sarana Informatika Cabang Muara Bungo sebanyak 32 responden teknik pengambilan sampel dengan sampling jenuh. Pengumpulan data dengan kusioner. Sedangkan analisis data menggunakan anlisis regresi linear berganda dengan aplikasi SPSS. Versi 20.Hasil penelitian budaya organisasi berpengaruh tidak signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan, nilai thitung ≤ ttabel (1,023 ≤ 2,04) signifikansi sebesar 0,315 ≥ 0,05. Lingkungan kerja non fisik berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja, dengan thitung ≥ ttabel (2,04 ≥ 3,503) signifikansi 0,002 ≤ 0,05. Budaya organisasi (X1) dan lingkungan kerja non fisik (X2) berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja (Y) fhitung ≤ ftabel (7,839 ≤ 3,33) dan nilai sig. 0,002 ≤ 0,05.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK DAN HARGA TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN KONSUMEN PADA PERCETAKAN CV. KERINCI GRAFIKA KOTA JAMBI
Authors: Hidayat Rahmadani , Yusuf Muhammad , Nusyirwan Nusyirwan
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of Product Quality and prices on purchasing decisions at Cv. Kerinci Grafika. The population in this study was 3.600 consumers at Cv. Kerinci Grafika. The sampling technique uses the Taro Yamane or Slovin formula with a sample size of 97 consumers. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire whose validity and reliability have been tested. The data analysis technique used to answer the hypothesis is multiple regression. The data analysis method uses multiple linear regression analysis techniques, classical assumption tests, F hypothesis tests, T hypothesis tests, and coefficient of determination. This explains that Product Quality and prices partially influence purchasing decisions at Cv. Kerinci Grafika. Furthermore, Product Quality and prices simultaneously also influence purchasing decisions at Cv. Kerinci Grafika. The results of the tests carried out also show that Product quality partially has a significant effect on purchasing decisions at Cv. Kerinci Grafika. that Price partially has a significant effect on purchasing decisions on Cv. Kerinci Grafika,. This means that there is a significant influence between product quality and price simultaneously or together on purchasing decisions at Cv. Kerinci Grafika. the coefficient of determination (Adjusted R Square) is 0.630 or 63%. This means that 63% of the purchasing decision variables can be explained or influenced by Product Quality and price variables.
Sociological Imagination and Volunteerism of Teacher Education Students at One State University in Batangas
Authors: Aguila Jairus P. , Salvador Nelia T.
Published: January 2025

The study aimed to determine significant relationships between the level of sociological imagination and volunteerism. Using a descriptive-correlation research method, it involved 161 teacher education students from Batangas State University JPLPC-Malvar during the academic year 2021-2022. A researcher-made questionnaire was utilized to gather the needed data. Results revealed that respondents' sociological imagination is significantly associated with volunteerism. It suggests that as students' sociological imagination grows, so does their willingness to volunteer. Similarly, it was found that other sociological imagination factors and volunteerism have a strong association. It means that as the sociological imagination of education students grows, so does their readiness to volunteer.
The oviduct: a key to unlocking reproductive science
Authors: Belda-Perez Ramses , Tatone Carla
Published: January 2025

Despite significant advances, assisted reproductive techniques (ARTs) remain suboptimal due to challenges linked to embryo development and quality, often attributed to the epigenetic reprogramming process and environmental factors. The aim of this review is to summarize the function of the oviduct, the organ where fertilization takes place. This organ plays a crucial but often overlooked role in natural fertilization, where it selectively allows only a few sperm to reach the egg, contrary to what happens in in vitro conditions, where oocytes are exposed many sperm, without this always resulting in fertilization. The oviduct environment is vital for fertilization, since it creates a reservoir for sperm, extending their viability and readiness for fertilization. In addition, the environment provided by this organ is optimal for the early stages of embryo development. Interactions between embryos and oviduct cells affect gene expression, improving embryo quality. Mimicking the conditions of the oviduct, by using oviductal fluid in culture media, for example, or developing advanced 3D cultures and microfluidic systems, can improve ART outcomes and embryo quality. In conclusion, the oviduct is essential for creating the optimal environment for fertilization and embryo development. Replicating its conditions can enhance ART success and the health of the offspring, highlighting its importance in reproductive processes. KEY WORDS: Oviduct, ART, reproduction.
Die Zeit des Denkens
Authors: Mattli Conrad
Published: January 2025

The article explores Wolfgang Cramer’s argument for the transcendental reality of time. In his 1957 Grundlegung einer Theorie des Geistes, the Post-Neokantian claims to revise Kant’s theory of time in order to resolve the alleged key problem of transcendental philosophy: How consciousness is able to relate to the constituted object (Gegenstand) of our representations as a non-object (Nicht-Gegenstand). While reconstructing the core argument of Cramer’s transcendental ontology, I will argue (pace Cramer) that Kantian critical idealism already presents a solution to said problem: de-ontologizing the nexus between time and thinking. Nevertheless, Cramer’s transcendental ontology manages (perhaps involuntarily) to highlight a central, yet still widely neglected aspect of Kant’s theory of time—its speculative relevance.
Gemeinsam zum nächsten großen Ding
Authors: Springer Stefan
Published: January 2025

Stetige Veränderungen und Krisen offenbaren schlagartig die Fragilität vieler Branchen, Märkte und Organisationen. Doch sind wir all diesen Veränderungen machtlos ausgeliefert? Wie gewinnen wir echte Handlungsfähigkeit zurück? Wie lassen sich Zukunftsinnovationen vorantreiben? Obwohl in den Unternehmen genügend Substanz und Potenzial vorhanden ist, bleibt dieses häufig ungenutzt. Es fehlt oft an Mut, Erfindungsreichtum, Originalität und vor allem an einem klaren Kopf, um wirklich große Dinge zu bewegen. Springers Buch widerlegt die weitverbreiteten Digitalisierungsmythen und unterzieht die sogenannten Erfolgsmodelle einer kritischen Betrachtung. Denn erst wenn wir Prozesse und Methoden an den Umständen ausrichten, entsteht echte wirtschaftliche Kreativität. Springers CAMI-Methodik illustriert praxisnah, wie sich Impulse, Ideen und Innovationen entwickeln lassen, die das nächste große Ding hervorbringen.
Erlebnisorientiert führen
Authors: Zieroth Heiko
Published: January 2025

Wenn Führung zu einem positiven, anregenden Erlebnis wird, ist sie besonders wirkungsvoll. Erst dann gelingt es Führungskräften, ein Team, sogar eine ganze Organisation mit scheinbarer Leichtigkeit zu gewinnen, mitzureißen und Mitarbeitende wirkungsvoll einzubeziehen und über sich hinauswachsen zu lassen. Was machen diese Führungskräfte anders? Sie haben Klarheit und Bewusstheit über ihre Wirkung auf andere Menschen – das hilft auch in schwierigen Situationen. Sie versuchen immer, mehr für sich und andere zu erreichen. Wie das geht? Mit dem Frame-Impulse-Prinzip. Einem Denk- und Handlungsmodell, mit dem sich systematisch Impulse für positive Erlebnisse in der Führung setzen lassen. Denn unser Verhalten ist darauf ausgerichtet, möglichst viele positive und möglichst wenig negative Emotionen zu erleben. Zieroths neues Buch illustriert, was erlebnisorientierte Führung ausmacht, mit welchen Impulsen wir mehr Wirkung entfalten und wie die Gestaltung von positiven Erlebnissen und Momenten für die eigene Sache gelingt.Die Geschwindigkeit, Komplexität und Ambiguität aller Aufgaben, die Digitalisierung und der Fachkräftemangel führen in vielen Führungsetagen zu hoher Unklarheit und maximalem Stress. Dadurch geht Führungskräften oft der Blick fürs Wesentliche verloren. Werners Buch zeigt, wie Führungskräfte den Überblick behalten und die Kontrolle zurückgewinnen: Durch das Verschmelzen von Klarheit und Konsequenz zu einem Prinzip entsteht sofort eine grundsätzliche Ordnung. Eine Ordnung, die es ermöglicht, die wirklich wichtigen Aufgaben zu identifizieren und stets den Überblick zu behalten. Anhand seiner Erfahrungen als Fußballschiedsrichter illustriert er die Leistungsfähigkeit dieses Prinzips und überträgt es auf den Führungsalltag. Ganz ohne komplizierte Theorien zeigt er einfache und vor allem praktikable Lösungsansätze für alle Hierarchieebenen. Führung mit Pfiff ist einfach, klar und konsequent.
Echte Wertschätzung
Authors: Bernhardt Christian
Published: January 2025

Mangelnde Wertschätzung ist ein Hauptgrund für Unzufriedenheit im Job. Denn Menschen wollen wie Menschen behandelt werden. Das ist die Voraussetzung für ein positives und konstruktives Arbeitsklima, in dem sich Mitarbeiter:innen weiterentwickeln. Doch wie lässt sich wertschätzende Kommunikation lernen? Wie kann man echte Wertschätzung im Führungsalltag etablieren? Wie lassen sich negative Kommunikationsmuster auflösen? Antworten darauf liefert Bernhardts neues Buch. Denn wertschätzende Kommunikation ist eine elementare Führungseigenschaft und eines der effektivsten Führungswerkzeuge. Es zeigt, wie sich Vertrauen und Wertschätzung aufbauen und kontraproduktive Macht-Asymmetrien beseitigen lassen. Praxisnah und anschaulich illustriert es, wie Führungskräfte auf einfache Weise Micro Habits entwickeln um negative und belastende Kommunikation zu vermeiden. Ganz ohne Arbeits- oder Mehraufwand lassen sich so neue Verhaltensweisen in den normalen Führungsalltag integrieren und Vertrauen und Motivation aufbauen.
Defluoridation of Contaminated Mine Water by Adsorption on the Fly Ash in the Static and Dynamic Reactor: A Case Study in Morocco
Authors: Ahmed Moufti , Mohamed Taoufik , Afaf Amri , Jamal Mabrouki , Mohammed Mountadar , Hocine Garmes
Published: January 2025

In this study, we are interested in the elimination of fluoride ions in a batch and dynamic reactor by adsorption on fly ash from the Jorf-Lasfar thermal power plant in El Jadida, Morocco. Indeed, the results obtained showed that the fly ash made it possible to have treated water meeting international standards for fluorides and certain metals such as Pb and Fe; they will undergo a combined treatment. The elimination efficiency increases with the mass of the adsorbent and the stirring speed, with the pH values in a basic medium (7 < pH < 9.5), and this is for a treatment at room temperature. Additionally, it was concluded that fly ash can be used for fluoride removal in waters with high fluoride concentrations. The results obtained in a dynamic reactor have shown that a fluoride elimination percentage of 97% can be reached under the optimal conditions of our experiment. According to its encouraging results by the simplicity proper to the work, the reasonable cost of the works and the equipment and the good efficiency of elimination, it can be foreseen that the fly ash can be used as a filterable adsorbent in the field of water defluoridation.
Weight Regain after Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery: A Dreaded Complication
Authors: Ullah Asad , Jamil Muhammad , Jamil Johar
Published: January 2025

The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide. It is a chronic relapsing disease. It requires a multifaceted treatment approach tailored to the individual’s needs. Treatment options include lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy, and surgery. Bariatric metabolic surgery offers the best option to achieve sustained weight loss, alleviation of obesity-associated comorbidities, and improved quality of life. However, these benefits are dependent on compliance with long-term lifestyle changes. Unfortunately, some patients regain a significant amount of weight after the initial weight loss. The etiology of weight regain is not fully clear. Risk factors for weight regain after bariatric surgery include behavioral factors, lack of physical activity, loss of follow-up, hormonal changes, surgical factors, mental health, and psychological disorders. Ideally, management requires a multidisciplinary team approach. Non-invasive treatments include lifestyle modifications, behavioral therapy, exercise, and pharmacotherapy. Invasive options include endoscopic interventions and revisional surgery. Non-invasive options are utilized first. The decision about invasive therapy should be individualized due to the risk of complications. Future studies should aim for early identification of high-risk patients and managing them proactively. Moreover, clinical trials must test the safety and efficacy of existing and novel pharmacotherapies in managing weight regain.
Electrical Machine Protection Relay Using Fuzzy Logic
Authors: Benigno Corrales Barrios Luis , Otero Rosell Yainier , de la Caridad Viamontes Rabelo Kirenia
Published: January 2025

This article shows the development of comprehensive protection for electrical power machines, that is, motors, transformers, and generators, using fuzzy logic. The equivalent block diagram of any electrical machine to be protected is shown. The selection criteria for the protection of said equipment are shown, and the entire process necessary to apply fuzzy logic is explained. As an example, the development of the protection for a power motor is presented, and the results are compared with those obtained in other works by the authors and with other artificial intelligence techniques, which were adequately simulated, and it is observed that the protection operates under all possible failures and does not operate under nominal operating conditions.
Artificial Intelligence Adoption by Digital Startups in Decision-Making within Uncertain Business Environments
Authors: Talebi Kambiz , Ghasemi Zoherh , Nobari Niloofar , Seraj Masoume
Published: January 2025

This chapter examines the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption by digital startups in decision-making processes within highly uncertain business environments. It explores how AI technologies such as machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, and AI-driven decision support systems empower startups to process vast datasets, discern patterns, and make informed decisions in real-time. The chapter highlights the strategic benefits of AI, including enhanced operational efficiency, risk management, and competitive advantage, while also addressing the challenges of integrating AI, such as cost and complexity. Through an analysis of empirical research and case studies, this chapter provides valuable insights for practitioners and scholars into the transformative impact of AI on digital entrepreneurship, particularly within the context of Industry 4.0 technologies. It concludes by offering practical recommendations for startups to effectively harness AI, fostering innovation and sustainable growth in the digital age.
Geochemical Processes Controlling Metals (Pb, Zn) Mobility during Amended Phytostabilization on Sulfidic Mine Tailings
Authors: Xie Lina , van Zyl Dirk
Published: January 2025

Phytostabilization aims to stabilize metals in the rhizosphere at sulfidic mine tailings. Previous research on phytostabilization has rarely examined the geochemical processes in the rhizosphere that control acid generation and metal release. The geochemical processes that affect the mobility of Pb and Zn in the rhizosphere of phytostabilization on sulfidic tailings were explored in this chapter. The results showed that at the end of the experiments, the pH of pot substrates with plants became acidic (ranging from 2.59 ∼ 3.77), and the concentrations of Pb and Zn in the drainage increased (up to 2.28 mg/L of Pb and 3199.87 mg/L of Zn). It was concluded that, in addition to the sulfide oxidation, the plants decreased pH and released metals. The addition of amendments neutralized the acidity in the rhizosphere through three geochemical processes. This research provides implications on the amendment addition during the establishment of phytostabilization on sulfidic mine tailings.
Application of Fruit Wastes in the Bioremediation of Heavy Metals: Mechanism, Challenges and Prospects
Authors: Omolara Afolabi Felicia , Musonge Paul
Published: January 2025

Heavy metals are toxic substances which are hazardous to plant, animal and human health. The presence of these pollutants in the environment can have adverse effects that can threaten human health if inhaled or absorbed. The bioremediation of heavy metals using fruit wastes offers the application of agricultural wastes and low-cost biomaterial and is eco-friendly for the treatment of wastewater. Fruit peels are promising and sustainable waste material for the effective treatment of wastewater, which support the concept of circular economy and environmental sustainability. This chapter provides an overview of bioremediation of heavy metals while highlighting the application of fruit peels as a promising waste material for effective treatment of wastewater. Given the success of bioremediation using agricultural wastes, the mechanisms involved in the biosorption process are discussed. Challenges and prospects for the efficient application of fruit wastes for the bioremediation of heavy metals are discussed.
Sequential Electrodeposition of Platinum-Nickel on Boron Doped Diamond Electrode for Ammonia Oxidation Reaction
Authors: Omoogun Abayomi , Chatterjee Suzatra , Uddin Ahmed Sharif , R. Cabrera Carlos
Published: January 2025

This study explores the sequential electrodeposition of platinum (Pt) and nickel (Ni) bimetallic structures on boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes to enhance the ammonia oxidation reaction (AOR). Leveraging BDD’s wide potential window and low background current, we optimize Pt-Ni catalyst morphology and composition to improve AOR kinetics. The research explores the synergistic effects between Pt and Ni to maximize electrocatalytic performance for AOR. It focuses on the role of Ni in modifying Pt′s electronic structure and creating beneficial surface defects. Characterization methods such as Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis and electrochemical measurement are employed to correlate structural features with catalytic activity. Future work of this study will investigate the integration of the Pt-Ni catalyst with ureolytic bacteria, such as Proteus mirabilis, for comprehensive urea-to-ammonia conversion. This approach addresses challenges in urine purification for space applications, particularly in the International Space Station (ISS), while advancing sustainable energy production through efficient ammonia oxidation to hydrogen. This research also contributes to developing high-performance electrocatalysts for AOR, addressing critical challenges in renewable energy and environmental remediation. The findings have potential implications for wastewater treatment technologies and sustainable energy systems.
Solar-Driven Interfacial Evaporation: Advances and Opportunities
Authors: Li Yunqi , Feng Haixiang , Qiu Yu , Li Qing
Published: January 2025

Solar-driven interfacial evaporation (SDIE) is a desalination technology based on interface heating and evaporation, which provides a potential strategy for developing green, environmentally protective, and economically efficient desalination. By now, the evaporation performances of solar-driven interfacial evaporation systems have been significantly improved due to the developments of photothermal materials and evaporator structures. Herein, the up-to-date approaches and results are summarized and elaborated on the mechanism of efficient photothermal conversion achieved by photothermal materials. The principle of enhancing the evaporation performance of SDIE systems has been systematically studied, and the existing feasible salt-resistant strategies for long-term desalination are summarized. Finally, the current challenges and outlooks of SDIE technology are discussed, providing a possible path for the development of this technology.
Exploring the Bisphenol A Paradigm: Historical Evolution, Environmental Presence, Pharmacokinetics, and Societal Impact
Authors: Moreno-Gómez-Toledano Rafael
Published: January 2025

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a phenolic compound molecule found in the daily lives of people worldwide. The significance of BPA has grown considerably in recent decades, despite its known properties as an endocrine disruptor for over 80 years. This chapter will delve into the paradigm of BPA, examining its history, its presence in the environment, its pharmacokinetics, and how it has impacted contemporary society. The growing body of evidence has led to a significant societal shift, prompting the enactment of new laws that restrict or ban the use of BPA. As a result, the industry has started to employ structurally analogous alternatives whose estrogenic properties may be comparable to those of BPA itself. Consequently, it is imperative to prioritize the investigation of these novel molecules while governments implement the precautionary principle. This strategic approach is essential for shielding the population from potential new risks associated with these emerging compounds. Timely institutional action and the minimization of exposure to emerging endocrine disruptors can effectively prevent or mitigate numerous health impacts on the population, particularly among younger generations.
How heteronormative are English textbooks in Norway?
Authors: Motschenbacher Heiko
Published: January 2025

This study seeks to assess the degree of heteronormativity found in the English textbooks that are currently used in Norwegian schools. For this purpose, gender and sexuality are highlighted as dimensions of inclusion in foreign language education. It is argued that a non-, under-, or misrepresentation of marginalized or minoritized social groups forms a representational linguistic barrier that puts successful language learning at risk. At the theoretical level, a queer approach is adopted that fosters a critical discussion of heteronormativity in educational practices. Against the backdrop of the Norwegian curriculum, a multimodal critical discourse analysis of books in the Norwegian textbook series Link (catering to years 1 to 7) is carried out that foregrounds the representational aspects that construct gender and sexuality in heteronormative ways. This is done to raise awareness among English teachers as well as to give both teachers and textbook creators a chance to develop more inclusive learning materials. The analysis uncovers that the material targeting the youngest age groups (years 1 and 2) evinces a heteronormative erasure of non-heterosexual people and stereotypically binary, polarized gender constructions. The material created for year 7 is more inclusive in its representation of gender and sexuality but still shows certain weaknesses in how these social categories are constructed.
Teaching Inclusive Language Against Exclusive Norms: Theoretical, Empirical, and Practical Considerations for the L2 Spanish Classroom and Beyond
Authors: Benjamin Nadav
Published: January 2025

Languages exhibit varying degrees of complexity in their gender systems. Some, like Finnish and English, convey gender distinctions solely through lexical variation (e.g., äiti–isä, mother–father, respectively), while others feature intricate agreement systems encompassing pronouns, adjectives, predicate nominatives, and verbs. Further, some languages already employ gender-neutral pronouns within their traditional linguistic norms (e.g., Finnish uses hän for ‘he,’ ‘she,’ and ‘it’) while others have had to create new pronouns (e.g., hen in Swedish) and new agreement systems (e.g., elle and the corresponding -e gender morpheme in Spanish) that exist beyond gender binaries. Relatedly, languages employing grammatical gender often use the so-called generic masculine to refer to mixed-gender groups of people, presenting issues for women who go linguistically unrepresented in such constructions which have prompted calls and attempts for reform. But where innovation towards inclusion occurs also come issues in using and teaching novel linguistic forms. This article uses the Spanish gender system and its novel inclusive forms, along with some examples from other languages, as a case study for answering two key questions that world language and second language educators must answer as they approach inclusive languages: What do I tell my nonbinary students when they ask what linguistic options they have? and How do I teach language without enforcing gender stereotypes? Recommendations include faithfulness to the morphophonology of the target language, visibilizing linguistically marginalized groups, and, above all, a willingness to engage in discussions about gender. Lastly, sample inclusive pedagogical resources for language teachers are provided.
Analisis Dampak Aktivitas Industri Minyak Dan Gas Terhadap Sektor Ekonomi Di Kabupaten Seram Bagian Timur
Authors: Asmiani Nur , Rahareng Sutriani , Thamsi Alam Budiman , Aswadi Muhammad
Published: January 2025

PT Kalrez Petroleum Seram Ltd is a company engaged in the oil and gas mining sector. The company started operations in 2001 and is part of South Sea Petroleum Holdings Ltd, based in Hong Kong. This study aims to analyze the base sectors that can support economic growth and examine the potential of the mining and quarrying sector in supporting economic development in the region. The data used in this study is secondary data obtained from various related agencies, one of which is the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). The data analyzed includes the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GDP) of Eastern Seram Regency and Maluku Province based on constant prices by business field in the 2011-2020 period. This study uses Location Quotient (LQ) and shift-share analysis methods to identify the base sector and analyze the dynamics of economic growth.  The results of the analysis show that the base sectors in this area include the fisheries, forestry, and agriculture sectors with an LQ value of 1.06; mining and quarrying sector with an LQ value of 11.37; real estate services with an LQ value of 1.13; and health services and social activities with an LQ value of 1.07. However, the growth of the value of GDP in the mining sector during the 2011-2020 period experienced a significant decrease, namely -6,323.94 million rupiah. Other growth indicators, namely the Proportional Growth Contribution (KPP) of -0.22 and the Regional Growth Contribution (KPPW) of -0.14, also show that the mining and quarrying sector is relatively slow in growth, although it remains competitive at the regional level. The decline in the value of KPP and KPPW with a negative sign (-) in the mining and quarrying sector confirms that this sector is experiencing suboptimal growth. Although its competitiveness is relatively still there, this persistent decline indicates the need for more attention to improving efficiency and innovation within the sector. This is important so that the mining and quarrying sector can contribute more to improving the regional economy in a sustainable manner. To support the development of this sector, strategic policies, investment in technology, and synergy between the government and industry players are needed to overcome existing challenges
Relationship Between Anemia and Telogen Effluvium in Post-COVID-19 Survivors
Authors: Emiroglu Canan , Dicle Murat , Gorpelioglu Suleyman , Aypak Cenk
Published: January 2025

Introduction: There are insufficient studies in the literature on the relationship between the acute severity of the disease and the occurrence of anemia and telogen effluvium (TE) in the post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) period. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between anemia and TE in individuals who have experienced COVID-19 during the post-COVID period. Method: The study has a retrospective, cross-sectional design and was conducted on patient presented to a tertiary care hospital for COVID-19 follow-up. Patient data, including demographic parameters, data regarding smoking history, comorbidities, symptoms and laboratory panel at presentation, were evaluated. Results: Out of of 672 patients, 249 had TE complaints. TE was more common in women, those under the average age of this patient group, and those with a body mass index of under 25. Anemia was identified in 80 patients. Among individuals with anemia, TE is observed in 47.3%, whereas among those without anemia, the occurrence of TE is noted at a rate of 35.5%. When the severity of infection in the acute phase was examined in relation to the presence of TE in the post-COVID period, TE was observed in 45.1% of those receiving outpatient treatment, 37.0% of those hospitalized and 30.7% of those in intensive care. Conclusion: The results obtained in this study group indicate that TE complaints after COVID-19 are more common in those with anemia, but the fact that they were not correlated with the acute diseases’ severity requires consideration of other causes besides the virus effect.
Evaluation of Serum Zonulin Level and Intestinal Permeability in Patients with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria and the Relationship Between Serum Zonulin Level and Disease Severity
Authors: Ünal Simge , Kartal Selda Pelin , Ozsoy Ahmet , Aydın Fevzi Nuri
Published: January 2025

Introduction: An emerging hypothesis suggests a potential link between enhanced intestinal permeability and the advancement of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). Objective: This study aimed to investigate the role of intestinal permeability in the etiopathogenesis of CSU by measuring serum zonulin levels, a marker of intestinal permeability, in both CSU patients and control subjects. Additionally, the study sought to explore the correlation between the severity of the illness and zonulin levels. Methods: The study involved 61 patients with CSU and 59 healthy control individuals. For the CSU patients, comprehensive data was collected, encompassing various aspects: age at onset of the condition, duration of the most recent attack, presence of any comorbid conditions, dosage of antihistamines being used, the urticaria activity score, as well as detailed personal and family medical histories. Additionally, demographic information for these patients was also meticulously documented. Result: The study revealed a statistically significant difference in zonulin levels between the CSU patient group and the control group, with a p-value of 0.000 indicating a highly significant disparity. Furthermore, among the CSU patients, those who were presented with angioedema exhibited considerably higher zonulin levels compared to those without angioedema. This variation in zonulin levels based on the presence of angioedema was also statistically significant, with a p-value of 0.023. Conclusion:  The observed results suggest that increased intestinal permeability, as indicated by elevated zonulin levels, may play a crucial role in the pathophysiology of both CSU and angioedema. This association highlights the potential significance of intestinal permeability in the development and manifestation of these conditions.