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Percutaneous Cannulation in Adult Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Applications: A Review on Strategies, Techniques and Management
Authors: Aycan Özdemirkan Zeliha , Pampal Hasan Kutluk
Published: January 2025

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) has become an increasingly utilized advanced support method in recent years for life-threatening cardiopulmonary failure. One of the most critical steps that directly impacts the effectiveness and safety of ECMO is the cannulation procedure. This process varies depending on the modality, whether veno-venous or veno-arterial ECMO, and selecting the appropriate cannulation strategy must align with the patient’s physiology and pathology.
Cannulation is typically performed using percutaneous techniques under ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance. However, surgical methods are also employed, particularly in pediatric patients or cases with anatomical abnormalities. Failure or complications during cannulation can lead to severe issues, including hemodynamic instability, bleeding, thrombosis, and vascular injury. Therefore, it is crucial that the procedure is conducted by an experienced team.
Recent advancements in technology, improvements in cannula designs, and innovations in imaging guidance have significantly enhanced the safety of cannulation. Nonetheless, the procedure continues to pose substantial challenges in pediatric and neonatal patients, emphasizing the need for more specific guidelines for these vulnerable groups.
This review aims to highlight current approaches and complication management strategies in ECMO cannulation, providing clinicians with guidance on performing this critical procedure. Adhering to standardized protocols and involving well-trained teams in the process play a pivotal role in improving the success of ECMO.
Keywords: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, cannulation, complications
Employee Burnout Prediction Using Data Sceince
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, BIT, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India., Sajeena Ayshathul
Published: January 2025

Nowadays employees face a lot of stress due to the workload and lack of leisure time, so it is the need of hour for having to predict and analyze employee burnout. One of the most important new concerns that organizations are grappling with is employee or job burnout. Workers in the manufacturing and service sectors who are frequently exposed to demanding work environments may become more stressed out at work, burn out, or even quit their jobs. Our research identifies the main causes of burnout by gathering and analyzing data from a variety of sources, such as performance indicators, questionnaires, and HR records.

The study makes use of machine learning models and statistical methods to find patterns and correlations in the data. Our goal is to forecast employee burnout occurrences by using predictive models, which will allow employers to take prompt action. To understand their impact on burnout, common contributing elements are investigated, including workload, job demands, interpersonal connections, and job satisfaction.

To identify trends and correlations in the data, the study uses statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms. Our objective is to use predictive models to anticipate employee burnout so that companies can respond promptly. The effects of typical contributing factors, such as workload, job demands, interpersonal relationships, and job satisfaction, on burnout are examined.

Key Words: Machine Learning, Burnout, prediction, Linear Regression, Ridge Regression, Lasso Regressor, catboost regressor
Detection and severity of COVID-19 cases based on patient symptoms Using decision trees
Authors: Benoso Benjamín Luna , Perales José Cruz Martínez , Rodríguez Úrsula Samantha Morales , Galicia Jorge Cortés
Published: January 2025

At the end of 2019, a type of pneumonia of unknown origin was detected in Wuhan, China. It was later determined that the illness was caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and in 2020, the World Health Organization designated this disease as COVID-19. Various efforts have been made to enable timely detection of COVID-19 within the field of computational systems. This study proposes detecting COVID-19 based on the symptoms experienced by patients, utilizing data provided by the National Epidemiological Surveillance System (SINAVE) of Mexico City, from which 403,185 records were used. In situations where positive cases of COVID-19 are detected, it is predicted whether it will be a serious case in which the patient needs to be intubated or admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. For this, classification and regression decision trees (CART) are used. Different parameters were considered to define the CART model, and the stepwise variable selection process was also used to determine the significant variables that offer the best results, obtaining an accuracy of 87.04%. This study shows progress in the detection of COVID-19 using only the symptoms presented by the patients.
IMPACT OF ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS ON THE MITOCHONDRIAL-DEPENDENT APOPTOTIC PATHWAY IN NICKEL-INDUCED HEPATOTOXICITY IN RATS
Authors: Benkhedir Abdelkarim , Gasmi Salim , Saker Hichem , Boussekine Samira
Published: January 2025

Nickel and its compounds are common environmental pollutants that may induce hepatotoxicity. Oxidation stress has been proposed as a possible mechanism implicated in this toxicity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effect of Rosmarinus officinalis (RO) extract against NiCl2-induced hepatotoxicity by inhibiting mitochondrial-dependent apoptosis. To achieve this objective, 24 male rats were divided into four groups, each containing six rats. The first group was used as a control, the second was treated with RO extract (RO-E), the third was treated with NiCL2 (10 mg/kg b.w.), and the fourth group was pre-treated with RO-E and then re-treated with NiCl2 after 2 hours for 28 days. Oral administration of NiCl2 disrupts the redox state of liver tissue through the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), depletion of glutathione (GSH), breakdown of mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm), and release of cytochrome c. This leads to the activation of the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway. The activity of proteins from the BcL-2 family can be modulated by inhibiting the expression of the anti-apoptotic protein BcL-2 and increasing the expression of the pro-apoptotic proteins Bax and Bad. This leads to an increase in the activity of caspase-3 and 9, and alters the membrane integrity of hepatocytes, resulting in histohepatic changes and an increase in AST, ALT and LDH levels. Pre-treatment with Rosmarinus officinalis extract can ameliorate oxidative hepatotoxicity and NiCl2-induced apoptosis due to its antioxidant capacity. These findings suggest that Rosmarinus officinalis has the potential to protect liver tissue and could be used as a preventive agent against oxidative stress and NiCl2-induced apoptosis.
OPTIMIZATION OF COLD PLASMA TREATMENT FOR MICROBIAL DECONTAMINATION IN LICORICE (GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA L.) AS A MEDICINAL PLANT
Authors: Yari Peyman , Khanahmadi Masoumeh , Tajehmiri Ahmad , Hosseini Saman , Hosseininezhadian koushki Elnaz , Yari Kheirollah
Published: January 2025

The cold plasma treatment is a novel, non-thermal, and environmentally safe technique to reduce the microbial population of pathogenic microorganisms in various food packaging materials and agriculture products. This research investigated the effect of cold plasma treatment on the microbial population of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.). Samples of licorice root were treated with cold plasma in different conditions. The effect of main variables such as energy generator, power, exposure time, pressure, temperature, injected gas, frequency, and the amount of injected gas was optimized.  Also, the effect of cold plasma on the glycyrrhizic acid in samples at the highest cold plasma level was studied. The results illustrated that cold plasma technology reduced the undesirable biological contamination in the treated samples. In the current study, the lowest microbial population in treated samples was shown in conditions with cold-vacuumed plasma systems, pressure at 10-2  TORR, injected gas with oxygen and argon (60 L/min), radio frequency energy (RF) with a frequency of 13.56 MHz, exposure time of 3 min, the temperature at 30oC, and power of 100w. This treatment had high efficiency in microbial population reduction and growth inhibition, with 69.6% and 97.38%, respectively. Also, the results of HPLC methods demonstrated that there were not any significant differences between the glycyrrhizic acid of the control sample and cold-plasma-treated samples. The results of this study indicate that cold plasma technology can be used as an important antibacterial method for medicinal plants to reduce microbial population and minimize food quality losses.
ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY, POLYPHENOL AND ANTHOCYANIN CONTENT OF THREE STRAWBERRY SPECIES (FRAGARIA X ANANASSA DUCHESNE EX ROZIER, FRAGARIA VESCA L., AND FRAGARIA MOSCHATA WESTON)
Authors: Sedláčková Vladimíra Horčinová , Vergun Olena , Grygorieva Olga , Jankurová Soňa , Ferencová Jana , Krivosudská Eleonóra
Published: January 2025

Fragaria L. species are popularly known as garden-grown (F. x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier) or wild (F. moschata Weston and F. vesca L.) plants with biologically active compounds directly responsible for the high antioxidant potential. This work aimed to determine the total polyphenol compounds, anthocyanins, and antioxidant activity of different extracts of Fragaria spp. full ripened fruits and comparative evaluation of plant raw depending on their origin. The berries were collected from Belgium (Namur), Hungary (Kisbér), Poland (Krakow), Slovakia (Bodovka, Ľubochňa, Trenčin, Trenčianske Jastrabie) and studied in 2023. It was conducted the total content of polyphenol compounds (by Folin-Ciocalteu method), anthocyanins (based on reducing the pH value of the extract), and antioxidant activity (by DPPH assay (2.2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl)) in methyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, and acetone solutions. Based on experiments the most abundant polyphenols and anthocyanins in the ripening fruits were in both wild species (F. vesca – 4505.76 mg.kg-1 FW of polyphenols; 258.04 mg.kg-1 FW of anthocyanins; F. moschata – 5443.01 mg.kg-1 FW of polyphenols; 228.69 mg.kg-1 FW of anthocyanins) in comparison of garden-grown species (F. x ananassa) which obtained significantly lower values in all samples. The lowest values in both parameters were measured in the Slovakian sample from Trenčianske Jastrabie (F. x ananassa – 2427.22 mg.kg-1 FW of polyphenols; 86.19 mg.kg-1 FW of anthocyanins). Between the lowest and highest values are percentage differences of more than 50% in both analyses. The extracts of F. vesca and F. moschata fruits were eﬀective radical scavengers against radicals DPPH (53.92% and 87.17%, respectively) in comparison to F. x ananassa samples (27.21% 5FE – 52.58% 2FA). Investigated Fragaria spp. are a valuable source of antioxidants and experimental results can be used in further biochemical, pharmacological, and nutraceutical research for practice usage.
ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY, POLYPHENOL, AND ANTHOCYANIN CONTENT OF BLACK CHOKEBERRY (ARONIA MELANOCARPA L.)
Authors: Lidikova Judita , Čeryová Natália , Musilová Janette , Vollmannová Alena , Tóth Tomáš , Grygorieva Olga , Brindza Jan
Published: January 2025

Black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa L.) attracts scientific interest due to its high content of bioactive compounds with beneficial effects on human health. Presented work aimed to determine the total polyphenol content (TPC), total anthocyanin content (TAC), and antioxidant activity by methods ABTS, DPPH, FRAP of black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa L.) variety Nero, from 4 localities (Holovousy, Bašnice, Choteč, Veľký Lapáš), fresh, and conserved (with addition of sucrose and subsequent freezing for 3 months). TPC determined by spectrophotometry using the Folin-Ciocalteau reagent were in the range 8646-13213 mg GAE.kg-1 (fresh chokeberry) and 5068-7047 mg GAE.kg-1 (preserved chokeberry). The TAC values, determined spectrophotometrically by lowering the pH of the extract, were in the range 489-875 mg.kg-1 (fresh chokeberry) and 620-1026 mg.kg-1 (preserved chokeberry). The AA values (ABTS, DPPH, FRAP) were 2.35-2.97; 1.79-2.18; 2.01-2.67 mmol TE.kg-1 (fresh chokeberry) and 2.79-3.45; 2.15-2.57; 2.42-2.60 mmol TE.kg-1 (preserved chokeberry). The results obtained show that the location of cultivation has a significant influence on the chemical parameters monitored. The addition of sucrose and freezing resulted in lower TPC and higher TAC in all samples, while it had no clear effect on the AA levels determined by all three methods.
INTEGRATIVE INVESTIGATION OF MANILKARA KAUKI PHYTOEXTRACT: ELUCIDATING MULTIFACETED ANTINEOPLASTIC MECHANISMS FROM CELLULAR VIABILITY MODULATION TO IN VIVO TUMOR REGRESSION
Authors: Hegde Medha Mohan , K. Lakshman  , Mukund Handral
Published: January 2025

Cancer, a complex and profound ailment, needs new treatment ideas to address its pervasive worldwide implications. Within this context, Manilkara kauki, a relatively unexplored tropical botanical plant, emerges as a reservoir of significant potential due to its inherent bioactive properties. Its traditional uses and preliminary investigations suggest it might open up a new path in cancer treatment. The present study investigated the promising antitumor activity of the ethanolic extract of Manilkara kauki (EEMK) by undertaking an integrated investigation via in vitro and in vivo assessments. The cytotoxic effect of EEMK was meticulously evaluated by  2  discrete assays, namely Trypan Blue and MTT at doses of 50,100,200,400 and 800 µg/ml, and apoptosis induction on  EAC cells was studied by DAPI staining at dose IC50 value ~265 µg/ml. Further antitumor activity was tested at 200 and 400 mg/kg in  Erlich ascites carcinoma-bearing mice. The outcomes from both cytotoxic assays consistently revealed a concentration-dependent decline in cell viability, as discerned from IC50 values ~265 µg/ml and ~276 µg/ml respectively. DAPI staining confirmed the apoptosis induction in EAC cells. Transitioning to an in vivo milieu, EEMK  demonstrated pronounced antitumor efficacy in mice bearing experimentally induced tumors by substantial reductions in tumor volume, and tumor weight, alongside a commendable extension in mean survival time and bringing back the hematological parameters to normal. Furthermore, EEMK exhibited hepatoprotective attributes, effectively mitigating SGPT and SGOT levels. These findings serve as a pivotal cornerstone in unraveling the multifaceted mechanisms underlying EEMK's interventions within cancer management.
ANALYSIS OF RISK ELEMENTS IN HERBAL TEA SAMPLES
Authors: Feszterová Melánia , Jakubčinová Jana , Ďuráková Antónia
Published: January 2025

Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Other infusions and decoctions of various plant herbs are also known under this name. We refer to these infusions as herbal teas. Herbal teas are prepared mainly for the active substances contained in the given herb. They have curative or preventive effects. It is often a mixture of various meadow and forest herbs (flowers, leaves), but there are also herbal teas using the effects of only one plant. Many sources point to the possible presence of risk elements in herbal teas. These are risk elements that, at certain concentrations, have a harmful effect on human health and other biotic components of the ecosystem. Due to the development of industry, large amounts of these risk elements entered the biosphere. However, the problem is that they mainly get into the soil and water. The work describes the content of risk elements (copper, lead, nickel, arsenic) in herbal materials - herbal teas - alchemilla vulgaris (Alchemilla vulgaris), turnip (Agrimonia eupatoria), horsetail (Equisetum arvense), stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.), chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), peppermint (Mentha piperita). Three methods were used for the analysis of herbal materials: method I (based on the action of acid for 24 hours), method II (acid treatment for 30 minutes at 90 °C) and method III (acid treatment for 30 minutes at room temperature). Risk elements in individual herbal tea samples were measured using an atomic absorption spectrometer. The impact and importance on human health was also evaluated. The mean of risk elements concentration, using methods, data distribution, and samples, were applied to generate data from the articles. The results indicated that all commonly consumed herbal teas included risk elements.
AMINO ACID PROFILE AND EFFECT OF BAKING AND FROZEN STORAGE ON THE FORMATION OF BIOGENIC AMINES IN THE MEAT OF COMMON CARP (CYPRINUS CARPIO)
Authors: Golian Jozef , Jakabová Silvia , Ailer Lucia , Čapla Jozef , Zajác Peter , Jakab Imrich , Árvay Július
Published: January 2025

This study examines the amino acid composition and biogenic amine formation in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) meat subjected to baking and frozen storage for one and three months. Amino acids were analyzed using cation-exchanged liquid chromatography in hydrolysates, while biogenic amines were determined via reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography with pre-column derivatization using dansyl chloride. The analysis focused on 15 amino acids, with glutamic acid being the most abundant and tyrosine the least present in both fresh and baked samples. The total amino acid content decreased from 364.5 g/kg DW in fresh carp meat to 314.2 g/kg DW in baked samples.
Biogenic amines, organic compounds formed through amino acid breakdown, were also evaluated due to their implications for food quality and consumer health. Four biogenic amines—2-phenylethylamine, putrescine, spermidine, and spermine—were detected. Their levels increased in the following order: fresh meat < frozen meat (1 month) < frozen meat (3 months) < baked meat. Initial concentrations of putrescine (2.80 mg/kg DW) and spermidine (15.23 mg/kg DW) in fresh carp meat rose significantly after freezing and baking, with spermine also detected after one month of storage. Tyramine levels increased significantly in baked samples. Statistical analysis using Tukey’s test showed significant differences (p<0.05) among the variables under described experimental conditions, indicating the need for further studies to monitor biogenic amine trends in processed freshwater fish products.
MICROBIOLOGICAL AND NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS OF BLACK SOLDIER FLY (HERMETIA ILLUCENS) LARVAE AFTER BIOCONVERSION OF DIFFERENT FOOD WASTES
Authors: Maskova Zuzana , Hleba Lukáš , Kolesár Eduard , Urminská Dana , Ivanišová Eva , Medo Juraj , Tančinová Dana , Urminská Jana , Mrvová Monika , Barboráková Zuzana
Published: January 2025

Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), Hermetia illucens, have shown remarkable potential for food waste bioconversion, contributing to sustainability and waste management efforts. This study evaluated the effects of different food waste compositions (three types of diets: egg pasta in milk, rice with peas, and couscous mixture with egg, spinach, and carrot peels) and their microbial quality (fresh vs. spoiled) on BSFL bioconversion efficiency, microbiology, and nutritional value. Microbiological analyzes of the larvae were performed using the plate dilution method and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer. All test variants spotted successful bioconversion. However, bioconversion efficiency (BE) and waste reduction rate (WR) were highest for couscous-based diets, with fresh couscous yielding a highest BE of 27.41% and WR of 81.34%. Nutritionally, larvae reared on mixture of couscous, egg, spinach, and carrot peels displayed the highest protein content (up to 35.5%). Microbial analysis indicated increased microbial counts, particularly Enterobacteriaceae and spore-forming bacteria, in larvae fed spoiled diets. Potentially pathogenic microorganisms such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Morganella morganii were detected, underscoring the need for microbial safety measures in BSFL-based applications. This study highlights the critical role of feed composition and quality in determining the efficiency and safety of BSFL bioconversion, providing valuable insights for optimizing their use in sustainable food waste management and as a resource in feed or food production.
ENHANCING LACCASE ENZYME PRODUCTION BY CO-CULTURE OF ENDOPHYTIC FUNGI WITH POTENTIAL APPLICATION IN BIOREMEDIATION OF DYES
Authors: Abd El Aty Abeer
Published: January 2025

In the search for safe and economical methods for laccase enzyme production with high levels, the co-cultivation of two endophytic fungi Alternaria tenuissima MG975633 and Alternaria arborescens MK629314 was examined. In-vitro antagonistic characteristics indicated the ability of both Alternaria spp. to grow together without affecting each other. Maximum laccase production obtained from the co-culture fermentation reached 49.5 U.ml-1 using rice bran medium under shaking conditions, that increased about 2.44-fold than the synthetic medium (20.31 U.ml-1), and increased 1.50 & 1.21-folds compared to Alternaria tenuissima MG975633 and Alternaria arborescens MK629314 monocultures, respectively after incubation for 12 days. The fungal isolates exhibited degradative and decolourization potential against the different dyes tested at varying degree.  On solid medium the highest decolorization zones were obtained by A. arborescens MK629314 for Trepan blue (90 mm), followed by Brilliant green (85 mm), Rimazol brilliant blue R and Methyl red (80mm). Application of the crude laccase enzyme exhibited the highest decolorization rate in Rimazol brilliant blue R (15.57%) and Trepan blue (13.71%), followed by Methyl red (11.12) and Congo red (8.83%). The potential performance of A. tenuissima MG975633 and A. arborescens MK629314 in improving laccase production and biodegradation of different textile dyes encourage the use of laccase based production for environmental decontamination in future.
Technology Innovations in Education: Their Effects on Student Motivation and Learning Achievement
Authors: Mustamin Kaso , Hasbullah Bahmid , Husain Husriani , Mislia Mislia , Intiardy Dermawan
Published: January 2025

The following article discusses the impact of technological innovation in education on students' motivation and learning achievement. This quantitative case study employed qualitative research methods to collect data through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and document analysis on a sample of secondary school students.The results indicate that the integration of technology, such as digital-based learning applications, learning management systems (LMS), and interactive tools, fosters increased student motivation through learning experiences that are more engaging and interactive. The study also identified significant challenges in the implementation of technology and provided recommendations to facilitate more effective integration.
The Effect of Profitability and Leverage on Stock Return Rate Mediated by Dividend Policy (Empirical Study of Banks and Financial Institutions Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange)
Authors: Safitri Niluh Santi
Published: January 2025

This study aims to examine the effect of profitability and leverage on stock returns with dividend policy as a mediating variable in banking sector companies and financial institutions listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Profitability is measured using Return on Equity (ROE) and leverage is measured through Debt to Equity Ratio (DER). This study uses a quantitative approach with the path analysis method to identify direct and indirect relationships between variables. The data used is secondary data from the company's annual financial statements for the period 2016-2022. The results show that profitability has a significant positive influence on the rate of return on stocks, while leverage has no significant effect on the rate of return on stocks. Profitability also has a significant effect on dividend policy, indicating that the higher the profitability, the greater the dividend distributed. Conversely, leverage has a significant influence on dividend policy, which indicates that companies with high levels of leverage tend to distribute larger dividends. However, the dividend policy does not have a significant influence on the rate of return on shares. In addition, neither profitability nor leverage had a significant effect on the rate of return on shares through dividend policy mediation. This research makes a theoretical contribution by enriching the literature related to the influence of financial factors on stock performance. Practically, the results of this study are expected to provide insight to investors in making investment decisions by considering profitability and dividend policy as the main indicators.
The role of Kyai in developing Islamic social entrepreneurship as an effort to achieve SDGs in Islamic boarding schools
Authors: Hafidloh Hafidloh , Ramadania Ramadania , Rosnani Titik
Published: January 2025

Kyai is a leader in an Islamic boarding school institution who has a central role as a founder, driver of change, and decision-maker. Kyai is the key to integrating Islamic values ??into a sustainable business model that aims not only for profit but also for non-profit. Therefore, The purpose of this study is to understand the role of kyai in optimizing the social function of Islamic boarding school business units, the problems faced in developing social entrepreneurship, and the steps to solve them. This study used a qualitative approach with an ethnographic case study design. This approach was chosen to deeply understand the phenomenon of the role of leadership in Islamic Social Entrepreneurship (ISE) in two Islamic boarding schools, namely PABS and PPSD. As a framework for exploring values ??and culture in two Islamic boarding schools, it had similarities but was different in the development of ISE. The results of this study indicated that the role of kyai as the founder and main driver, strategic policy maker, inspirator, and innovator. Using each leadership style approach conditionally. Visionary, transformational, servant, participatory, and bottom-up (organizationally) were the leadership styles of kyai PPSD, while visionary, autocratic, servant, participatory, and top-down were the leadership styles of kyai PABS. Both Islamic boarding schools implemented different strategies that were adjusted to the geographical, demographic, and cultural contexts. PABS, for example, focused on digitalization adaptation, HR development through training, and regeneration. PPSD implemented a Good Corporate Governance (GCG) strategy by utilizing sky marketing and business unit diversification.
Evaluation of the Implementation of the Inclusive Education Program at Sint Yoseph Elementary School, Central Jakarta, DKI Jakarta Province
Authors: Daru Maria
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study was to evaluate and find the inequality in the implementation of the inclusive education program at SD Sint Yoseph. Despite having a strong commitment, SD Sint Yoseph has experienced a decrease in the number of students with special needs in the last three years. In 2022, there were 6 students with special needs, in 2023 there were 4 students with special needs, and in 2024 there were 3 students with special needs. This decline is a concern for schools to evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation of the inclusive education program that has been implemented. The research design model used is the Discrepancy Evaluation Model (DEM) model. This study uses an evaluative research design with a quantitative-descriptive approach. This research design was chosen with the consideration of evaluating the implementation of the Inclusive Education program in Elementary Schools. The evaluation subjects used as providers of information or clarity of research data are people who are directly involved in the implementation of the inclusive education program, namely: principals, teachers, parents of students and students. Evaluation of the implementation of the Inclusive Education program at Sint Yoseph Elementary School as follows; Schools have difficulty in recruiting human resources who have special education qualifications or extraordinary education, the implementation of the school's inclusive education program does not yet have partnerships with other parties, the addition of a team of experts and the implementation of training/coaching can accommodate sharing of educators.
Treatment Outcomes and Associated Factors in TB/HIV-Co infected Patients in Namibia
Authors: Shilongo Esland , Tettey Naa-Solo , Munford Shawn N.
Published: January 2025

This study assessed the treatment outcomes of patients registered for anti-tuberculosis (TB) treatment in the Karas Region, Namibia, through a 5-year quantitative retrospective cohort study. The analysis focused on successful outcomes, including cure and treatment completion, and unsuccessful outcomes, such as death, treatment failure, default, and loss to follow-up. Data from 200 adults co-infected with TB and HIV from 2016 to 2020 were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and logistic regression, with systematic sampling applied for participant selection. Among the participants, 129 (60.0%) were cured, 30 (14.4%) completed treatment, 7 (3.4%) experienced treatment failure, 24 (11.5%) died, and 10 (4.8%) were lost to follow-up. Overall, 159 (79.5%) achieved successful treatment outcomes, while 41 (20.5%) had unsuccessful outcomes. The findings reveal that the treatment success rate in the Keetmanshoop Health District was below the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended target of 90%, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve treatment adherence and outcomes in the region.
The Challeges and Benefits in The Implementation of E-learning Teaching in Grade 8 Computer Studies: A Case Study of Six Selected Schools in Khomas Region, Namibia
Authors: Kazondovi Collins , Eliaser Martha
Published: January 2025

In order to equip students with technology and 21st-century abilities like problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration, a new model of education that involves altered curriculum, infrastructure, professional development for teachers, textbooks, and examinations have emerged. The use of information technology can help spread knowledge more widely. This is known as e-learning. The teachers and students can benefit from having current information and knowledge. The goal of this study was to investigate the variables that influence the adoption of e-learning at the selected secondary schools in the Khomas region, Namibia where computer studies is taught in grade 8.

A mixed method approach was used for the study. Random sampling was used to select the quantitative phase and purposive sampling was used for the qualitative phase. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data from the learners, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather qualitative data from the teachers. The population of the study consisted of all the computer studies teachers and grade 8 learners at the six selected schools, with a sample of 12 teachers and 90 learners. The data was analysed using SPSS and thematic analysis was used for the qualitative data.

According to both students and teachers, the key benefits of elearning were convenience of time and place, greater degree of trust in adopting e-learning as a teaching and learning instrument, and ease of contact between teachers and students. However, in the same vein, students and educators complained about challenges such as limited computer and internet access, a lack of technical support, and a lack of enthusiasm to use the e-learning platform.

The results indicated that lack of training, poor awareness of programs and poor infrastructure, were the contributing factors to the failure of the e-learning implementation in schools. The study recommends that the Ministry of Education should introduce mandatory e-learning courses into the curriculum for all learners, in order to better prepare the learners for e-learning and increase accessibility to it. When e-learning is introduced in schools, stakeholders’ opinions and suggestions in the field of education must be taken into account, such as teachers and education officers in the Ministry of Education
Peran Usaha Air Minum Isi Ulang dalam Meningkatkan Perekonomian Masyarakat Kota Padang Panjang Ditinjau dari Perspektif Ekonomi Islam
Authors: Riska Aulia  , Sandra Dewi
Published: January 2025

The author's observations show that at Venus Depot, a drinking water refill business, there are frequent employment changes; within two months, two to three employees are replaced, and replacements are often taken by employees from outside the business area. Ini mengakibatkan kontribusi bisnis yang minimal untuk meningkatkan peluang kerja di lingkungan sekitar. Bisnis manajer masih belum memahami konsep sharia. The objective of this study is to determine the role of the Venus Ferill drinking water company in improving the economy of the people of the city of Padang Panjang from an Islamic economic point of view. Research is qualitative with a field approach, and it uses primary and secondary data. It uses data collection, reduction, presentation, and drawing conclusions as data analysis techniques. Menurut hasil penelitian, Venus refill drinking water company in Padang Panjang plays a significant role in providing affordable drinking water, reducing household costs. Affordable drinking water can reduce axpenses and improve a family's financial health. Bisnis penjualan air minum Venus adalah bisnis yang bagus dan halal untuk dikonsumsi. Owner dan karyawan Venus Refill Drinking Water Company bekerja sebagai traders. Dengan bekerja sebagai trader, Anda akan memiliki kemampuan untuk membuat barang yang dapat memenuhi kebutuhan pribadi dan keluarga Anda.
Pengaruh Brand Image terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk Scarlett Whitening
Authors: Muliatul Khasanah  , Nur Syamsiyah
Published: January 2025

The development of the times in terms of technology and economics is now increasingly rapid. Likewise the beauty industry. This makes brands increasingly aggressive in improving and introducing their brand image. Scarlett whitening is one of the most popular beauty products currently. This research aims to determine and analyze the influence of brand image on purchasing decisions among students from the class of 2020 and 2021 majoring in sharia economics at IAIN Metro. This research uses quantitative methods and the technique used in sampling is a probability sampling technique using proportional random sampling. The sample in this research consisted of 66 students. The data analysis tools in this research are validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test, simple linear regression test, t test and coefficient of determination test. The results of the research show that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected, so it can be said that brand image has a positive influence on purchasing decisions for Scarlett Whitening products among students from the class of 2020 and 2021, majoring in sharia economics at IAIN Metro.
Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada PT XXX
Authors: Faiz Malida  , Ety Nurhayati
Published: January 2025

In-depth research on the influence of leadership styles and work motivation on employee performance is essential for understanding how these factors interact and can be optimized. In an organizational context, this understanding can assist leaders and management in improving employee performance and achieving established business objectives. This study aims to identify and analyze the relationships between variables, specifically those affecting employee performance, leadership styles, and work motivation. Data collection was conducted using a non-probability sampling method, involving 50 respondents. Data was gathered through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS software. This research is quantitative in nature. The results indicate that leadership style has a significant impact on employee performance, while work motivation does not show a significant effect. Simultaneously, the variables of leadership style and work motivation significantly influence employee performance, as indicated by an Adjusted R Square value of 45.4%, which suggests that these variables together can explain 45.4% of employee performance, with the remainder explained by other factors.
Pengaruh Gaya Hidup, Marketing Effect, Modernitas Individu dan Kontrol Diri terhadap Perilaku Konsumtif Belanja Online Mahasiswa
Authors: Estu Pramudita  , Dwi Novaria Misidawati
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze the influence of lifestyle, marketing effect, individual modernity, and self-control on the online shopping consumptive behavior of students at the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan. The phenomenon of online shopping has been increasingly prevalent in today's era, in line with the rapid development of digital technology and the internet, especially among students. As part of the digital generation, students have easy access to the internet, where nearly every activity is intertwined with internet usage, particularly on online shopping platforms. This research is a field study using a quantitative approach. A questionnaire was distributed to 96 respondents, students of the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business at UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan. The sample size was determined using purposive sampling based on predetermined criteria. The analysis methods used include instrument testing (validity and reliability tests), multiple linear regression, classical assumption tests (normality, heteroscedasticity, multicollinearity tests), and hypothesis testing (T-test, F-test, coefficient of determination test). The data were processed using SPSS Statistics 29. The results of the study indicate that: 1) The lifestyle variable does not have a significant effect on online shopping consumptive behavior, with a t-value of (1.563) < t-table (1.986). 2) The marketing effect variable significantly influences online shopping consumptive behavior, with a t-value of (4.495) > t-table (1.986). 3) The individual modernity variable significantly influences online shopping consumptive behavior, with a t-value of (2.111) > t-table (1.986). 4) The self-control variable significantly influences online shopping consumptive behavior, with a t-value of (3.173) > t-table (1.986). Simultaneously, lifestyle, marketing effect, individual modernity, and self-control all significantly influence online shopping consumptive behavior, with an F-value greater than the F-table (F-value 37.079 > F-table 2.47).
Langgam Batik dan Souvenir Tembung Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan Kabupaten Deli Serdang Sumatera Utara
Authors: Mayora Mayora  , Purnama Sari Simamora  , Chairina Chairina
Published: January 2025

This research aims to analyze the role of batik styles and tembung souvenirs from Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, in developing local communities, especially in economic and cultural aspects. Batik with a typical regional style and tembung souvenirs are superior products that have the potential to increase people’s income and introduce local cultural riches. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach using observation techniques, interviews and content analysis of these craft products. The research results show that these two products have a positive impact on the community’s economy, especially through increasing the skills of local craftsmen and increasing tourist interest. Apart from that, batik products and tembung souvenirs help strengthen regional cultural identity and promote local uniqueness at a wider level. This research concludes that the development of batik style and tembung souvenirs has a strategic role in economic empowerment and cultural preservation in Percut Sei Tuan District.
Pengaruh Digital Marketing terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Konsumen di Era E-Commerce
Authors: Etty Zuliawati Zed  , Selvi Indriani  , Sefi Fefiana Wati
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze the influence of digital marketing on consumer purchasing decisions in the e-commerce era. The research method used is a quantitative approach with a questionnaire survey design. Data were collected using a questionnaire distributed to 15 respondents who are active e-commerce users in the Cikarang area. The data analysis technique used is simple linear regression analysis to test the relationship between digital marketing variables as dependent variables and purchasing decisions as independent variables. The results of the study indicate that there is a significant positive influence between digital marketing on purchasing decisions, with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.545, which indicates that 54.5% of the variation in digital marketing can be influenced by purchasing decisions. This finding indicates that increasing digital marketing can contribute significantly to consumer purchasing decisions in the e-commerce era. Based on these results, business actors can improve their digital marketing progress to maintain and improve consumer purchasing decisions.
Menguji Anteseden-Anteseden dari Online Impulse Buying Behaviour pada e-Commerce
Authors: Intan Muliana Rhamdhani
Published: January 2025

The switching of consumer purchases from offline to online is an interesting phenomenon to conduct in-depth investigation. This triggers consumers to make impulsive purchases online. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate the antecedents that have the potential to increase online impulse buying behavior, namely, hedonic shopping motivation, urge to buy, and positive emotion. This study used 100 respondents who had made online impulse buying in e-commerce in Kebumen. Respondents were taken using purposive sampling technique, data was processed with the help of SPSS statistical software and analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The results of the study found that all hypotheses were accepted. Hedonoc shopping motivation, urge to buy, and positive emotion partially and simultaneously proved to have a positive effect on online impulse buying behavior. Another finding of this study is that urge to buy is the variable that has the greatest influence in increasing online impulse buying behaviour.
Indígenas cristianos en el teatro del Siglo de Oro: «El nuevo mundo descubierto por Cristóbal Colón» y su lectura novohispana
Authors: Aracil Varón Beatriz
Published: January 2025

El Nuevo Mundo descubierto por Cristóbal Colón es una obra clave para entender la vinculación de Lope de Vega con América. Por un lado, su posible fecha de composición (entre 1598 y 1603) nos sitúa en un período en el que el Fénix empezaba a difundir su producción dramática en los virreinatos. Por otro lado, es una de sus tres comedias conocidas con asunto americano; en este caso, centrado en la hazaña colombina como proyecto imperial de evangelización del nuevo continente. La copia de un breve monólogo de esta comedia por parte del anónimo autor del Coloquio de los cuatro reyes de Tlaxcala (1619) invita a reflexionar sobre el modo en que Lope plasmó en su obra la conversión del indígena a la fe cristiana, y también sobre los matices que pudieron adquirir los versos del dramaturgo español en ese nuevo contexto novohispano.
Julio Vélez Sainz, «Clásicos subversivos / clásicos subvertidos. Apropiación y vigencia del teatro áureo»
Authors: Di Pastena Enrico
Published: January 2025

Reseña de Julio Vélez Sainz, Clásicos subversivos / clásicos subvertidos. Apropiación y vigencia del teatro áureo, Reichenberger, Kassel, 2023, 332 pp. ISBN: 9783967280524.
Navigating diversity: Assessing gender inclusivity at the 2023 Association of Geographical Societies in Europe (EUGEO) Congress
Authors: Solé Figueras Liliana , Bombana Briana , Ortiz Guitart Anna
Published: January 2025

Academic gender inequalities have been acknowledged as a long-standing issue. At conferences, a key arena for academic career development, these inequalities manifest themselves in various ways. This article aims to contribute to the debate on these issues by analysing, from a gender perspective, the EUGEO Geography Congress held in Barcelona in September 2023. The research comprises both quantitative and qualitative analysis. The main findings indicate some disparities in the number of male and female participants and in the evaluations and perceptions of men and women during the conference. While both genders generally provided positive evaluations of the conference, women placed greater emphasis on the supportive environment. Additionally, gender disparities were identified in debate participation and feelings, with women expressing less comfort and security during discussions. The research aims to contribute to reflections on gender representation at academic conferences and to provide ideas for possible strategies to foster greater inclusion at such conferences.
A Multicriteria Analysis to Integrate Stakeholder Perceptions of Ecosystem-Based Flood Adaptations in Coastal Urban Areas
Authors: Riera-Spiegelhalder Mar , Campos Rodrigues Luís , Ferrandis Martínez Adrián
Published: January 2025

Inland and coastal floods are becoming more frequent and severe, affecting natural and socioeconomic systems. Local adaptation to climate change involves complex decisions which benefit from the integration of opinions from different stakeholders in the design and decision process. This study contributes to the incorporation of stakeholders’ views and preferences in the decision-making process. It uses a living lab (LL) approach to develop a multicriteria analysis (MCA) and is flexible enough to adapt to different geographical contexts and needs. Living lab enables innovative solutions to specific problems to be defined, designed and created through a social-iterative approach. MCA is a suitable decision-making tool, as it allows qualitative parameters to be quantified and evaluation criteria to be weighted. This study presents the results of a MCA applied to the evaluation of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) to flooding in three coastal city living labs: Vilanova i la Geltrú and Benidorm (Spain) and Oeiras (Portugal). Stabilisation of the riverbed and riverbanks and the planting of riparian vegetation were considered suitable adaptation options to reduce the risk of flooding, particularly in the context of intermittent and perennial rivers, while contributing to significant co-benefits such as biodiversity conservation and improvement, and landscape aesthetic value.
El impacto del Programa de Competencia Familiar (PCF-AFECT) en las trayectorias de uso problemático de internet en adolescentes vulnerables
Authors: Orte Carmen , Valero María , Vives Marga , Amer Joan
Published: January 2025

Dada la escasa intervención educativa en el uso problemático de internet (PIU) para adolescentes de contextos vulnerables, el objetivo del artículo es conocer el impacto del Programa de Competencia Familiar (PCF) en las trayectorias de PIU. Se indaga la incidencia de eventuales variables predictoras, como la regulación emocional en esas trayectorias tras la intervención. El vínculo de los adolescentes con los padres ha sido señalado como significativo en relación con su uso de internet, así como la atención y el cuidado parentales. El PCF incluye una sesión sobre prevención de abuso de internet. Se lleva a cabo una intervención con diseño cuasiexperimental, grupo de control y evaluación pretest y postest, con una valoración basada en cinco instrumentos: evaluación de uso de internet, evaluación del comportamiento, evaluación de la regulación emocional, evaluación de dinámicas familiares y test de asertividad. Se constata que los adolescentes descienden en PIU tras la participación en el programa PCF y se detectan las variables de regulación emocional y las relaciones entre padres e hijos como las que más explican este comportamiento. En conclusión, los programas educativos familiares pueden constituir una herramienta efectiva para intervenir en el abuso de tecnología por parte de adolescentes en situaciones de riesgo social.