bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Recent Advances in the Synthesis of O- and S-Glycosides from Glycals
Authors: Maheshwari Mittali , Tiwari Bindu , Sharma Manish Kumar , Hussain Nazar
Published: February 2025

Approximately 20 to 30 percent of all natural drugs are glycosylated, and the
attached carbohydrate unit is pivotal for their biological activity. O- and S-glycosides
constitute a significant portion of various biologically potent molecules and natural
products. The synthesis of O- and S-glycosides holds immense importance due to
several medicinal benefits. This chapter explores several methodologies for accessing
O- and S-glycosides and the subsequent utilization of these glycosides for
oligosaccharide generation. Specific pathways involved in O- and S-glycosides
synthesis are discussed, along with detailed consideration of factors influencing the
stereoselectivity of the desired products.
Recent Advances in the Synthesis of C-Glycosides Using Glycals and their Derivatives
Authors: Sharma Manish Kumar , Pandey Anand Kumar , Pandey Ram Pratap , Hussain Nazar
Published: February 2025

A glycoside is recognized as a C-glycoside when the anomeric carbon of a
sugar moiety is linked to an aglycone or another carbohydrate, creating a new C-C
bond. Recently, C-glycosides have been recognized as a privileged class of
carbohydrates owing to their extensive application in medicinal chemistry and drug
discovery. These glycosides have played a vital role in designing various drug
candidates owing to their stability towards acidic or enzymatic degradation. This
chapter deals with the recent advances in the synthesis of privileged C-glycosides,
including 2-deoxy-C-glycosides, using glycals and their derivatives.
Pelatihan Merancang Visi dan Misi Sesuai Dengan Perkembangan Siswa Sekolah Dasar dan Kebutuhan Keterampilan Abad 21
Authors:   Universitas Samudra, Mahlianurrahman Mahlianurrahman
Published: February 2025

Having an understanding of the formulation of vision and mission is an important thing in producing a vision and mission in accordance with student development and 21st century skills needs. Teachers, principals, and school supervisors in Nagan Raya Regency as participants in the activity strive to produce a vision and mission that is in accordance with these needs. Departing from this, a training was held to design a vision and mission with the aim that each educational unit has a vision and mission in accordance with the development of elementary school students and the needs of 21st century skills. This training was attended by 34 participants and its implementation used the Asset Based Community Development method. Based on the results of the data analysis, it shows that this activity has helped and contributed to improving the understanding and ability of participants in compiling a vision and mission in accordance with the development of elementary school students and the needs of 21st century skills.
Keywords: 21st century skills; training; student development; vision and mission
Digitalisasi Kegiatan Seni Budaya Sanggar Seni Topeng Malang Asmorobangun dalam Media Sosial Sebagai Sarana Peningkatan Pelestarian Budaya
Authors:   Universitas Brawijaya, Wulan Diah Ayu
Published: February 2025

This community service program aims to support the preservation of traditional cultural arts by digitalizing the Panji Asmorobangun masks at Padepokan Asmorobangun in Malang Regency. This digitalization effort focuses on enhancing the visibility and appreciation of Malang’s traditional mask art, which faces challenges related to limited public access and engagement. Employing the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate), the program produces a digital catalog and a 3D virtual reality (VR) model of 74 Panji Asmorobangun masks. Each phase of the ADDIE model provides a systematic framework, beginning with a needs analysis of the padepokan's challenges, followed by catalog design and visual recording of the masks using PolyCam. This process yields interactive 3D representations accessible online to the public. The implementation results indicate that digitalization effectively expands the reach of traditional arts on digital platforms. Ongoing evaluations ensure the program’s sustainability. This digitalization initiative is a critical step in preserving the relevance of traditional mask art through modern technology, retaining core cultural values while inspiring sustainable efforts to preserve local cultural heritage.
Keywords: digitization; cultural preservation; mask art; Panji Asmorobangun; virtual reality
Introducing The City’s Cultural Heritage to The Students of Elementary School Through Picture Story Book
Authors:   Universitas Brawijaya, Hariyanti Rosana
Published: February 2025

This community service activity aims to introduce elementary school students to the cultural heritage of their city. The focus was on Kampung Kayutangan Heritage, a historically significant area located in the heart of Malang City. The approach involved writing and publishing a picture storybook about the Kayutangan Heritage, which was subsequently donated to Brawijaya Smart School (BSS). Following the donation, a storytelling session was conducted for the students. This initiative not only enhanced students' awareness of the cultural and historical significance of their local heritage but also fostered a sense of responsibility toward its preservation.
Keywords: Kampung Kayutangan; Malang cultural heritage; picture storybook; elementary school students; early historical awareness
Quantifying the early-age viscoelastic properties of alkali activated slag concrete using repeated minutes-long creep tests
Authors: Li Zhenming , Xu Jiawei , Liang Minfei , Ye Guang , Ou Jinping
Published: February 2025

The early-age viscoelasticity of alkali-activated slag concrete (AASC) is critical for its early-age cracking proneness and long-term performance, particularly regarding creep and internal stress development. This study employs an innovative approach to quantify the early-age viscoelastic behavior of AASC, utilizing a Temperature Stress Testing Machine to conduct compressive, repeated and minutes-long creep tests, covering the curing age from 6 h till 28 days. This study is based on the linear theory of viscoelasticity and the Boltzmann superposition principle. A double power law function is employed to model creep and to further predict the internal stress of restrained AASC. It is demonstrated that the double power law function accurately captures the short-term creep of AASC, enabling reliable predictions of early-age stress accumulation and relaxation. Overall, this study highlights the pronounced viscoelasticity of AASC and the effectiveness of the experimental and modelling approaches used to quantify it.
Historia Natural de dos especies de arañas del género Phonotimpus (Araneae: Phrurolithidae) endémicas de Chiapas, México
Authors: Chamé-Vázquez David , Ibarra Núñez Guillermo , Jiménez María Luisa
Published: February 2025

Phonotimpus pennimani y P. talquian (Phrurolithidae) son especies de arañas comunes que habitan la hojarasca en ambientes tropicales de Chiapas, México. El presente estudio resume las observaciones de campo y laboratorio sobre su historia natural. Se observó a ambas especies depredando colémbolos de la familia Tomoceridae en el campo, y mostrando una preferencia por colémbolos en condiciones de laboratorio. Ambas especies continuaron alimentándose incluso después de alcanzar la madurez, y los juveniles fueron capaces de someter colémbolos grandes. Las hembras continuaron alimentándose incluso durante el cuidado de sus ovisacos. Ambas especies construyeron ovisacos con forma discoidal, custodiándolos hasta la emergencia de las arañas, lo que evidencia un comportamiento de cuidado maternal. Los juveniles y los estadios penúltimos construyeron, de manera regular, refugios para la muda. Adicionalmente, se documentó el parasitismo en huevos de P. pennimani por una avispa de la familia Scelionidae.
Wind Turbines for Decarbonization and Energy Transition of Buildings and Urban Areas: A Review
Authors: Ismail Kamal A. R. , Lino Fatima A. M. , Baracat Pedro A. A. , de Almeida Odenir , Teggar Mohamed , Laouer Abdelghani
Published: February 2025

The recent tendencies of drastic variations of environmental conditions, inundations, severe winds, and gusts besides heavy and unexpected long-duration rains showed the world an image of what could happen if emissions and global warming are not adequately controlled. Implementing new energy solutions as fast as possible is essential to cope with climate change, one of the biggest threats to our survival. These alarming signs intensified research and development efforts to replace fossil-based activities with renewable, eco-friendly energy resources to ensure reduced emissions and global warming effects. Wind energy stands out as one of the favorable renewable energy sources for decarbonization and energy transition of buildings and urban areas. The installation of small and medium-sized windmills in urban areas and on roofs of buildings attends the recommendations for sustainable energy transition, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, SDG 7, which ensures equity and justice to affordable and reliable clean energy. Installation of windmills of small and medium capacities in urban areas and buildings roofs faces significant challenges, including noise, mechanical vibration, efficiency, and mechanical security necessary for healthy ambient and social acceptance by the population. This review provides a general evaluation of the design and performance of moderate capacity horizontal and vertical axis wind turbines, geometry optimization, current installations on rooftops of buildings and urban districts, studies on horizontal axis and vertical axis wind turbines for rooftops of buildings and metropolitan areas, vibration, noise, and aerodynamic induced mechanical forces, end of life of wind turbine and blades waste recycling and reusing methods. Finally, the review provides conclusions based on the findings from the review and future research and development prospects.
Weighted Blankets for Agitation in Hospitalized Patients with Dementia: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Schenzel Holly A , Palmer Allyson K , Shah Neel B , Lawson Donna K , Fischer Karen M , Lapid Maria I , DeFoster Ruth E
Published: February 2025

Background

There are limited therapies approved for the treatment of aggression and agitation in patients with dementia. While antipsychotics and benzodiazepines are commonly used, these medications have been associated with significant side effects and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) boxed warnings. Weighted blankets have been associated with decreased anxiety and improved sleep. Weighted blankets are potentially a nonpharmacologic option to reduce agitation in hospitalized patients with dementia.

Objective

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of weighted blankets on aggression and agitation in hospitalized patients with dementia.

Methods

A pilot study will be conducted on a total of 30 hospitalized patients with a documented clinical diagnosis of dementia and ongoing agitated behaviors admitted to a medicine or psychiatry service. Patients will be randomly allocated to receive either a weighted blanket for 3 nights or continued usual care. The primary outcome is the change in the observational version of the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI-O) over the course of the 3-night study period. The secondary outcomes are changes in Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Revised (ESAS-r) and Clinical Global Impression (CGI) scores, hours of sleep, use of antipsychotics and benzodiazepines, and incidence of delirium. Identical study assessments will be completed for both the usual care and the weighted blanket study groups. At 5 study time points (baseline, postnight 1, postnight 2, postnight 3, and a final assessment 48-72 h after the last use of the weighted blanket), patients will be assessed with the CMAI-O, ESAS-r, and CGI tools. All assessments will be completed by the bedside nurse or patient care assistant caring for the patient each day. Within 2 to 4 weeks post discharge from the hospital, study coordinators will contact the patient’s legally authorized representative (LAR) to assess for continued use of the weighted blanket.

Results

Enrollment of participants began on April 23, 2023. As of November 2024, a total of 24 participants have been enrolled in the study. Baseline characteristics of enrolled participants will be analyzed and reported upon completion of enrollment. We anticipate completing data collection by March 2026.

Conclusions

The study will determine the effect of weighted blankets on agitation in hospitalized patients with dementia. Insights into the effect of weighted blankets on sleep will also be gained. The results of this study will be relevant in the setting of increasing numbers of older adults with dementia exhibiting agitation, leading to increased hospitalizations, caregiver burden, and health care costs.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03643991; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03643991

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/57264
Weighted Blankets for Agitation in Hospitalized Patients with Dementia: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Schenzel Holly A , Palmer Allyson K , Shah Neel B , Lawson Donna K , Fischer Karen M , Lapid Maria I , DeFoster Ruth E
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

There are limited therapies approved for the treatment of aggression and agitation in patients with dementia. While antipsychotics and benzodiazepines are commonly used, these medications have been associated with significant side effects and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) boxed warnings. Weighted blankets have been associated with decreased anxiety and improved sleep. Weighted blankets are potentially a nonpharmacologic option to reduce agitation in hospitalized patients with dementia.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of weighted blankets on aggression and agitation in hospitalized patients with dementia.

METHODS

A pilot study will be conducted on a total of 30 hospitalized patients with a documented clinical diagnosis of dementia and ongoing agitated behaviors admitted to a medicine or psychiatry service. Patients will be randomly allocated to receive either a weighted blanket for 3 nights or continued usual care. The primary outcome is the change in the observational version of the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI-O) over the course of the 3-night study period. The secondary outcomes are changes in Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Revised (ESAS-r) and Clinical Global Impression (CGI) scores, hours of sleep, use of antipsychotics and benzodiazepines, and incidence of delirium. Identical study assessments will be completed for both the usual care and the weighted blanket study groups. At 5 study time points (baseline, postnight 1, postnight 2, postnight 3, and a final assessment 48-72 h after the last use of the weighted blanket), patients will be assessed with the CMAI-O, ESAS-r, and CGI tools. All assessments will be completed by the bedside nurse or patient care assistant caring for the patient each day. Within 2 to 4 weeks post discharge from the hospital, study coordinators will contact the patient’s legally authorized representative (LAR) to assess for continued use of the weighted blanket.

RESULTS

Enrollment of participants began on April 23, 2023. As of November 2024, a total of 24 participants have been enrolled in the study. Baseline characteristics of enrolled participants will be analyzed and reported upon completion of enrollment. We anticipate completing data collection by March 2026.

CONCLUSIONS

The study will determine the effect of weighted blankets on agitation in hospitalized patients with dementia. Insights into the effect of weighted blankets on sleep will also be gained. The results of this study will be relevant in the setting of increasing numbers of older adults with dementia exhibiting agitation, leading to increased hospitalizations, caregiver burden, and health care costs.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03643991; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03643991

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/57264
Portraits of Large Language Models: Deciphering the Taxonomy of Medical LLMs (Preprint)
Authors: Nagarajan Radha , Klotzman Vanessa , Kondo Midori , Godambe Sandip , Gold Adam , Henderson John , Martel Steven
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Large Language Models (LLMs) continue to enjoy enterprise-wide adoption in healthcare while evolving in number, size, complexity, cost, and more importantly performance. Performance benchmarks play a critical role in their ranking across community leaderboards and subsequent adoption.

OBJECTIVE

Given the small operating margins of healthcare organizations and growing interest in LLMs and conversational AI, there is an urgent need for objective approaches that can assist in identifying viable LLMs without compromising their performance. The objective of the present study is to generate a taxonomy portrait of medical LLMs (N = 33) whose domain-specific and domain non-specific multivariate performance benchmarks were available from Open-Medical LLM and Open LLM leaderboards on Hugging Face.

METHODS

Hierarchical clustering of multivariate performance benchmarks is used to generate taxonomy portraits revealing inherent partitioning of the medical LLMs across diverse tasks. While domain-specific taxonomy is generated using nine performance benchmarks related to medicine from the Hugging Face Open-Medical LLM initiative, domain non-specific taxonomy is presented in tandem to assess their performance on a set of six benchmarks on generic tasks from the Hugging Face Open LLM initiative. Subsequently, non-parametric Wilcoxon Ranksum test and linear correlation is used to assess differential changes in the performance benchmarks between two broad groups of LLMs and potential redundancies between the benchmarks.

RESULTS

Two broad families of LLMs with statistically significant differences (\alpha = 0.05) in performance benchmarks are identified for each of the taxonomies. Consensus in their performance on the domain-specific, and domain non-specific tasks revealed inherent robustness of these LLMs across diverse tasks. Subsequently, statistically significant correlations between performance benchmarks revealed inherent redundancies, indicating a subset of these benchmarks may be sufficient in assessing the domain-specific performance of medical LLMs.

CONCLUSIONS

Understanding the medical LLM taxonomies is an important step in identifying LLMs with similar performance while aligning with the needs, economics, and other demands of healthcare organizations. While the focus of the present study is on a subset of medical LLMs from the Hugging Face, enhanced transparency of performance benchmarks and economics across a larger family of medical LLMs is needed to generate more comprehensive taxonomy portraits accelerating their strategic and equitable adoption in healthcare.

CLINICALTRIAL

Not applicable
Review on the Principle and Key Techniques of Centrifugal Model Test
Authors: Shi Yuhao , Zhu Dapeng
Published: February 2025

The centrifugal model test, as an efficient physical simulation technique, is widely utilized in the field of geotechnical engineering, particularly in the study of soil mechanical properties and the stability of geotechnical structures. By simulating the gravitational stress under real-world conditions through a centrifugal force field, this method provides accurate experimental data on the stress, deformation, and failure mechanisms of rock and soil masses. This paper systematically outlines the fundamental principles of centrifugal model testing, with a particular focus on the similarity principle and the analysis of test errors. In light of potential error sources, such as uneven distribution of centrifugal force, boundary effects, and the centrifuge start-braking process, corresponding optimization strategies are proposed. Through a comprehensive summary and forward-looking analysis of existing technologies, this paper offers both theoretical support and practical guidance for the further development and application of centrifugal model testing in the future.
Using Cumulative Degree-Days Model for Prediction of Olive Fruit Fly, Bactrocera oleae Generations as an Important Element in the IPM Program in Tartus, Syria
Authors:   Agriculture Scientific Research Center in Tartous, General Authority of Agriculture Scientific Research, Damascus, Syria, Nehmeh Ghiwa , Al-Samara M. ,   Environmental Protection Department, Institute of Environmental Higher Studies, University of Tishreen, Latakia, Syria, Faskha S. ,   Agriculture Scientific Research Center in Tartous, General Authority of Agriculture Scientific Research, Damascus, Syria;
Published: February 2025

Seasonal population density of the olive fruit fly, Bactrocera oleae (Diptera: Tephritidae) and its relationship to cumulative degree-gays using McPhail traps containing ammonium phosphate 3% as attractant during the two successive years 2021 and 2022, was studied in an olive field in Tartous Governorate, Syria. The traps were placed from the beginning of May and data were collected on a weekly basis until the olive fruit fly disappeared. Weekly samples of olive fruits were examined for signs of laying eggs until fruit harvest. The results showed that the fly activity started from late May until early December in 2021 and from early July to late November in 2022. The highest density for B. oleae was in July as it averaged 165 and 114.67 insects/trap in 2021 and 2022, respectively. According to the cumulative degree-days, it was found that B. oleae has 4 generations in the two seasons with a fifth partial generation in 2021 and with a thermal constant that reached in the first season 848.75, 956.25, 917.5, 879, 589.75 DD for each generation, respectively, and in the second season 869.5, 909.5, 878, 804 DD for each generation, respectively, without significant differences between the two seasons (x² = 7.21, P = 0.06 and x² = 6.86, P = 0.07), respectively. However, according to the model followed, a simplified table was proposed to calculate the cumulative degree-days instead of using mathematical models, based on the daily maximum and minimum temperatures.

Keywords:

Bactrocera oleae, degree-days, generations, prediction, Tartous, Syria.
Apdraudētais vairākums un pašpietiekamā minoritāte: integrācijas politikas galveno virzienu analīze Latvijā
Authors: Šūpule Inese
Published: February 2025

Rakstā analizēta sabiedrības integrācijas politikas īstenošana un nācijas veidošanās procesi Latvijā laika posmā no 1989. līdz 2023. gadam, skatot to caur latviešu kā etnolingvistiskās grupas apdraudētības fenomena teorētisko perspektīvu. 90. gadu etnisko grupu situācijas raksturošanai pēc valsts neatkarības atgūšanas izmantota Kanādas profesores Marijas Makendrū piedāvātā teorētiskā pieeja, kur viņa aplūko dažādu grupu attiecības dihotomijā “apdraudētais vairākums” un “pašpietiekamā minoritāte” Beļģijas, Katalonijas, Kvebekas un Ziemeļīrijas gadījumu izpētē. Analīze atklāj, ka 90. gados valsts īstenotā politika bija vērsta uz latviešu valodas stiprināšanu un PSRS laikā izveidotās valodas hierarhijas maiņu. Uz to bija vērsti visi galvenie integrācijas jomā pieņemtie likumi: Valodas likums (1989), Pilsonības likums (1994), Izglītības likums (1998). Īstenotās integrācijas politikas rezultāti šajos trijos galvenajos virzienos (valodas politika, pilsonības politika, mazākumtautību izglītības politika) atklāj, ka latviešu valodas pozīcijas nostiprināšanas mērķis lielā mērā ir sekmīgi īstenots, jo latviešu valodas zināšanu pašnovērtējums mazākumtautību vidū ir uzlabojies, būtiski ir uzlabojusies mazākumtautību jauniešu latviešu valodas prasme. Arī nepilsoņu īpatsvars Latvijā ir būtiski samazinājies (no 27% līdz 9%), un pāreja uz izglītību tikai valsts valodā notiek un tiks pabeigta līdz 2025. gadam.
Wpływ narzędzi e-marketingu na decyzje zakupowe konsumentów pokolenia Z
Authors:   Wydział Zarządzania, Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Katowicach, Polska, Motłoch Emilia
Published: February 2025

Marketing internetowy oraz składające się na niego narzędzia są coraz
częściej wykorzystywane przez przedsiębiorstwa, aby wpływać na zachowania klientów
na rynku. Umożliwiają one firmom interakcje z młodymi konsumentami – pokoleniem Z,
którego okres dorastania jest ściśle związany z w pełni scyfryzowanym społeczeństwem
i rozwojem technologii. Celem artykułu jest identyfikacja i opisanie kluczowych narzę-
dzi e-marketingu kształtujących postawy i decyzje młodego pokolenia. Badania ankie-
towe przeprowadzono na konsumentach generacji internetowej, którzy cenią sobie dzie-
lenie się informacjami w social mediach, co sprawia, iż mogą oni ulegać wpływowi
internetowych narzędzi podczas podejmowania decyzji związanych z zakupem dóbr oraz
usług. Badane pokolenie koncentrowało się przede wszystkim na efektywności takich
narzędzi, jak reklama w mediach społecznościowych czy coraz częściej dostrzegany
content marketing. To tego typu instrumenty okazały się jednymi z najskuteczniejszych
w odniesieniu do wpływu na decyzje i postawy młodych nabywców. Badanie wykazało
również, iż jednym z kluczowych aspektów, będącym również sugestią dla reklamują-
cych się firm i przedsiębiorstw, okazał się fakt, iż e-marketing wpływa na decyzje zaku-
powe bardziej efektywnie niż powszechnie stosowany marketing tradycyjny.
Słowa kluczowe: marketing internetowy, reklama, decyzje zakupowe, pokolenie Z.
Kod JEL: M31, M37, D12, L81
ANALYSIS OF ISLAMIC LAW ON WORK AGREEMENTS WITH THE PARTNER SYSTEM BETWEEN COMPANIES AND EMPLOYEES
Authors: Imaduddin Abilfada Kusairy
Published: February 2025

Couriers are one of the important assets for logistics companies such as Ninja Xpress. In carrying out its business, Ninja Xpress opens vacancies for all Indonesian people to join Ninja Xpress couriers with a partner system. in practice, there is a discrepancy in the payment of wages and bonuses by the company to couriers, so couriers must personally record the number of packages and bonuses that have been delivered to consumers during the month, this is done to avoid the company's actions that arbitrarily avoid its obligations as an employer. The research method used is a qualitative research method with an analytical descriptive approach, data collection techniques are carried out by interviews and documentation as well as literature studies and regulations related to this research. The results of the research show that the form of the Rider Service Agreement between Rider SPH as a service provider and Ninja Xpress as a service recipient is made in writing, and has fulfilled the provisions of the valid terms of the agreement as referred to in Article 1320 Kuhperdata. The Islamic law review of the Ninja Xpress work agreement found that in practice the SPH Rider Service Agreement No. 17792/PKS/HR- SPH Ninja/I/2024 has fulfilled the pillars and conditions of ijarah al-amal, but the concept of ijarah al-amal risk is not in accordance with the provisions due to the transfer of responsibility for damage to goods or loss to Rider SPH as a service provider.
Modernizing Government IT Systems: A Case Study on Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Data Integrity
Authors: Duvvur Vijayasekhar
Published: February 2025

This case study explores the modernization of a government IT system that had been operational for over two decades, addressing critical challenges related to efficiency, scalability, and security. The transformation involved AI-driven process automation, cloud migration, and advanced cybersecurity measures to enhance operational efficiency and data integrity. Key enhancements included automated data validation, AI-powered system monitoring, and predictive maintenance, significantly reducing manual intervention and system downtime. A structured cloud transition was executed to ensure seamless data migration, improving real-time accessibility and interoperability across agencies. The modernization led to a 60% reduction in manual processes, 70% lower downtime, and a 42% decrease in operational costs, creating a more resilient and future-ready IT infrastructure. This study highlights how leveraging AI and cloud technologies can transform legacy systems, ensuring higher efficiency, security, and regulatory compliance. The findings serve as a blueprint for organizations seeking to modernize aging IT infrastructure while ensuring long-term sustainability and efficiency.
AS SCREENS DE GORDON CRAIG À SOMBRA DE PLAYS FOR DANCERS DE W. B. YEATS
Authors: Ramos Luiz Fernando
Published: February 2025

Four plays for dancers foi publicado pelo poeta irlandês W. B. Yeats em 1921. Criadas na década de 1910, sob o impacto das peças do teatro Noh japonês e do projeto Scene de Gordon Craig, elas formam um conjunto singular na dramaturgia de Yeats. Ele as apresentou como implicando na invenção de um modo próprio de encenação, projetado para “salas de estar”. A fortuna crítica do teatro de Yeats convalidou essa narrativa, minimizando a colaboração de Craig naquela formulação. O artigo reúne opiniões especializadas sobre esse material dramático, observado sobretudo pelas suas rubricas, e contrasta-as com documentos dos arquivos do Abbey Theatre de Dublin, para revelar uma história diferente. Todas as encenações” de Yeats das “peças para dançarinos” nos anos 1920 e 1930 abandonaram o dispositivo da “sala de estar” e utilizaram as screens construídas no Abbey Theatre em 1911 sob a supervisão de Craig. Este fato evidencia como o projeto Scene de Gordon Craig participou crucialmente na suposta invenção de Yeats.
CLUBE DE CIÊNCIAS NO BRASIL
Authors: Costa Fernanda de Jesus , Sá Eliane Ferreira de
Published: February 2025

Os Clubes de Ciências podem ser compreendidos como espaços não formais que apresentam relação direta com o ensino formal e que contribuem para aquisição de conhecimentos científicos, sociais e culturais, através de estratégias didáticas diversas. Com a pandemia, provocada pelo COVID-19 alguns clubes não funcionaram, outros adaptaram suas atividades para que pudessem funcionar no formato remoto. O objetivo central desta pesquisa é analisar as ações de clubes desenvolvidas ao longo de 2020 e 2021, procurando conhecer as estratégias didáticas, tipos de aulas utilizadas, bem como, os desafios enfrentados. Para tanto, elaborou-se um questionário online que foi disponibilizado para professores atuantes em Clubes no Brasil. A partir de análises qualitativas, identificamos que muitas estratégias utilizadas no presencial foram mantidas, com algumas adaptações. Os principais desafios vivenciados estão relacionados à manutenção da frequência, protagonismo, interesse e motivação dos clubistas. Além disso, novas propostas foram pensadas especialmente para enfrentar os desafios propostos pelo Ensino Remoto Emergencial (ERE).
Cryptocurrency Predictive Analytics: A Comparative Study of LSTM, CNN, and GRU Models
Authors: Alvi Jahanzaib , Nizam Kehkashan , Jafri Saeb Muhammad , Rehan Muhammad , Ali Muhammad Muzaffar
Published: February 2025

This paper investigates the efficacy of deep learning models such as Long-Short Term Memory (LSTM), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), and Gated Recurrent Units (GRU) for cryptocurrency price prediction, examining their short-term and long-term forecasting accuracy for investor guidance and advancing AI in financial analysis. The study uses time series analysis with LSTM, CNN, and GRU models on daily cryptocurrency prices from Investing.com, preprocessing data before testing on Bitcoin, Ethereum Classic, Ethereum, Litecoin, Monero, and the other 37 cryptocurrencies. RMSE, MAE, and accuracy rates measure performance. Findings revealed that only six cryptocurrencies were selected for final analysis, including Bitcoin, Ethereum Classic, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Monero. Results indicate that the deep learning models, particularly the LSTM and GRU, can predict cryptocurrency prices with high accuracy, especially for short-term forecasts within a 7-day window. The CNN model demonstrates significant predictive power, suggesting its utility for immediate trading decisions. Across the models, short-term precision was remarkably high, while long-term predictions maintained a moderate level of accuracy. This study presents a comparative analysis of LSTM, GRU, and CNN models for forecasting cryptocurrency prices, emphasizing LSTM and GRU's ability to navigate price volatility and suggesting their use for real-time trading analysis. The study's historical data reliance curtails forecasting unforeseen market shifts. Future studies should include new variables like social sentiment and blockchain analytics and test real-time adaptive models to enhance predictive strength. Model validation in actual market conditions is recommended for practical application.
Knowledge Sharing and Organizational Culture: A Qualitative Study of Pakistan's Banking Sector
Authors: Tariq Jasim , Naz Aneeqa
Published: February 2025

Purpose:
The study aims to identify the impact of knowledge sharing mechanism and Organizational culture on the banking sector of Pakistan.
Design/methodology/approach:
For the purpose of this study qualitative research method was employed incorporating semi-structured interviews from employees in the banking industry. The present research is qualitative research and allowed the researcher to study experiences in greater depth and come up with the universal essence of experiences, so the phenomenological methodology was used to get profound understanding of OC and KS in banking sector of Pakistan.
Findings:
Findings of current research revealed that banking sector of Pakistan especially private sector is improving the quality of their services by focusing and improving their KS culture but in public sector government strongly affects its culture, policies and regulations.
Research limitations/implications:
Future research should aim for a larger and more diverse sample to generalize the findings. Furthermore, mixed-method approaches can be conducted to further validate the findings. The limited sample size of the present research may not represent the larger population.
Originality/Value:
Contribution of this study is to both practical and hypothetical bodies of knowledge. Practical contributions are related to the banking sector whereas hypothetical contributions are relevant to other businesses and firms that want to be successful through KS. Current research has made important contribution to the exiting literature in terms of OC and KS.
Impact of Capital Structure, Corporate Governance, Macroeconomic Factor on Financial Distress of Shariah Compliant Firms in Pakistan
Authors: Ur Rehman Hamood , Sapar Resul , Shah Muzafar
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Purpose: Capital structure choice, corporate governance practices and the economic condition of the country are some of those factors that may influence the firm’s financial health. This study evaluates the effect of capital structure, corporate governance, and macroeconomic factors on firm financial distress of Shariah compliant firms in Pakistan. 
Design: This empirical analysis contains 238 listed Shariah non-financial firms of Pakistan during the period of 2015 to 2022. 
Findings: The study finds a negative linkage between capital structure, macroeconomic factor and firm financial distress of Shariah compliant firms. The corporate governance index is positively correlated with the firm’s financial distress. 
Conclusion and Implications: The outcomes of this study have practical implications for managers, investors, authorities, and researchers. Managers should be aware of debt financing and governance practices because it is one of the major causes of firm financial distress. Managers should also embrace the financial position and governance structure as their top agenda because financial position and governance quality helps to establish good relationships with various stakeholders which helps to facilitate a firm’s access to alternative sources of finance and decrease the firm usage of debts, hence reducing the probability of firm financial distress. Investors should consider their financial position when making investment decisions because a strong financial position decreases default risk which serves as potential protection for investments.
Isolated Glucosuria in Adolescence and Early-Onset Diabetes: A Nationwide Cohort Study of 1.6 million Adolescents
Authors: Vinograd Adi , T. Lerman Tsahi , Pinhas-Hamiel Orit , Bardugo Aya , D. Bendor Cole , Derazne Estela , Coresh Josef , Vinograd Ofir , Lutski Miri , Zucker Inbar , Bromberg Michal , Fishman Tamar , Chodick Gabriel , C Gerstein Hertzel , Vivante Asaf , Leiba Adi , Afek Arnon , Tirosh Amir , Fishman Boris , Twig Gilad
Published: February 2025

Objective Assessing diabetes risk in adulthood among adolescents with isolated glucosuria. Research Design and Methods Included were adolescents (16-19 years) examined before military service between 1993-2015. Data were linked with the Israeli National Diabetes Registry. Glucosuria was confirmed following normal renal function and glucose tolerance tests. Cox models were applied. Results The study included 1,611,467 adolescents, of whom 755 (0.05%) had glucosuria. The latter group had a higher proportion of males (75% vs 57%) and a lower proportion of BMI≥85th percentile (10.4% vs 16.3%) compared to non-glucosuric (all P <0.001). During follow-up, 10,328 diabetes cases were recorded with an incidence rate of 87.5 and 43.3 per 100,000 person-years for those with vs. without glucosuria, respectively. Individuals with glucosuria had an adjusted HR of 2.17 (95%CI, 1.17–4.04) for diabetes. Conclusions Glucosuria in adolescents is associated with an increased risk of early onset diabetes.
Does the Current Generation have Adequate Environmental Literacy? Case Study of Prospective Biology Teacher
Authors: Marlina Reni , Hamdani  , Siti Lathifah Suci
Published: February 2025

From an environmental literacy perspective, prospective teachers need to have mastery of the domains of knowledge, attitudes, cognitive skills and behavior in teaching practice. This research aims to validate the environmental literacy of prospective biology teachers after learning micro teaching. The environmental literacy measurement instrument used is the Environmental Literacy Assessment of Micro Teaching (ELAMt) in the form of questions in the form of multiple choices and a questionnaire with a 4-point Likert scale. The instrument was given to 30 prospective biology teachers in experimental and control classes. This research uses a quasi-experimental method with a nonequivalent pretest-posttest control group design. There were 3 activities carried out, namely Focus Group Discussion (FGD), developing instruments, and environmental literacy measurements. The results of the research show that teaching practice in micro teaching has a big effect on increasing the environmental literacy of prospective biology teachers, especially in the domain of environmental literacy knowledge and cognitive skills. On the other hand, teaching training has not been able to significantly increase the domain of positive attitudes and behavior of prospective biology teachers towards the environment. So far, micro teaching has been more dominant in mastering teaching skills and less focused on the affective development of prospective biology teachers. The integration of environmental literacy in the teaching practices of prospective biology teachers is an implication of this research. Overall, it can be concluded that environmental literacy should be integrated into all courses so that can be ingrained in the daily lives of prospective biology teachers.
EFFECT OF CARBON CONTENT IN STEELS ON THE FORMATION OF THE STRENGTHENED LAYERS DURING THERMO-DEFORMATION TREATMENT
Authors:   Department of Robotics and Integrated Mechanical Engineering Technologies, Lviv Polytechnic National  University, Hurei Ihor , Gurey Volodymyr ,   Department of Robotics and Integrated Mechanical Engineering Technologies, Lviv Polytechnic National  University, Hurey Tetyana ,   Department of Transport Technologies, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Kholod Yurii ,   Department of Robotics and Integrated Mechanical Engineering Technologies, Lviv Polytechnic National  University, Hera Rostyslav ,   Department of Robotics and Integrated Mechanical Engineering Technologies
Published: February 2025

The paper presents the results of forming strengthened layers on steel specimens during thermo-deformation treatment (TDT). Thermo-deformation treatment refers to surface-strengthening methods using highly concentrated energy sources. A concentrated heat flow is generated by the friction of a tool at high rates along the surface to be treated in the area of contact. After the tool moves along the treated surface, the local zone of the surface layer heated to temperatures above the phase transformation point is abruptly cooled. Shear deformation of the surface layer metal occurs in the area of contact between the tool and the treated surface. To increase the magnitude of the shear deformation, transverse grooves are made on the tool's working surface. As the groove passes over the contact zone, the contact between the tool and the surface to be treated gets lost. This interrupts the heat flow. When the next smooth surface of the tool comes into contact, the shock load of the contact zone is transferred and the heat flow continues. A strengthened (white) layer is formed in the surface layers of the metal. It is shown that the formation of the strengthened layer is influenced by the carbon content of the studied steels. The process liquid used during treatment also has an impact. Mineral oil (MO) and an aqueous saturated solution of mineral salts based on magnesium and calcium chlorides (ASMC) were used as process liquids. In the process of thermo-deformation treatment, a tool with a smooth and discontinuous working surface was used (transverse grooves were made on the working surface). The thickness and microhardness of the layer increases with increasing carbon content. When a ASMC is used as a process liquid, the thickness and microhardness of the strengthened layer increases. The thickness and microhardness of the strengthened layer also increase when treated with a tool with transverse grooves on its working surface. The strengthened layer of the smallest thickness (80-90 µm) and microhardness (3.8 GPa) was obtained during thermo-deformation treatment of specimens made of Steel C35 (EN) with a tool with a smooth working surface using MO as a process liquid. The greatest thickness (350-370 µm) and microhardness (10.2 GPa) of the strengthened layer were obtained during the thermo-deformation treatment of specimens made of steel CT80 (EN) with a tool with a discontinuous working surface using the ASMC as a process liquid.
A FRAMEWORK FOR THE CONSERVATION AND VALORISATION OF COLONIAL ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF COASTAL COLONIAL TOWNS, GHANA
Authors: Owusu Emmanuel Banahene , Quagraine Victor Kwesi
Published: February 2025

Coastal Colonial Towns (CCTs) of Ghana contain Colonial Architectural Heritage (CAH). The CAH are valuable assets which possess economic and utility values which can be harnessed for development. Over the years, the morphologies of the CCTs have been exposed to destructive forces, putting the CAH at risk. There is the need to rescue the CAH. This study focused on establishing a framework to guide the identification, conservation and valorisation of the CAH, not only to prevent their destruction but most importantly make them socio-economically viable to national developments. The study relied mostly on scholarly literature to first identify the gaps associated with pertinent theories; none of the morphological approaches considers both the micro and macro–Urban Tissues (UT) and both the human and environmental factors at the same time; and the theories have not been explored well in Ghana to enable the identification and conservation of heritage items. The proposed framework which is to fill the gap, is a synthesis of the morphological approaches (Historico-geographic, Process-typological and Space syntax), the Power theory and the Historic Urban Landscape approach. The study makes significant contribution by allowing both the macro and micro UTs as well as the environmental and human factors to be considered for the identification, conservation and valorization of CAH. Moreso, the study produced a framework which can be adapted to conserve and valorise the CAH of the CCTs of Ghana.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Pedagodik Guru Melalui Strategi Pembelajaran Inovatif Dalam Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di Payakumbuh
Authors: Sofia Nita , Ritonga Mentari , Delfiani Silvi , Sofya Rani
Published: February 2025

Terdapat empat kompetensi yang harus dimiliki oleh seorang guru salah satunya adalah kompetensi pedagogik. Seorang guru yang memiliki kompetensi pedagogik akan mampu memilih pendekatan, strategi, metode, dan teknik pembelajaran tepat dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan siswa. SMPN 10 Payakumbuh merupakan sekolah tingkat menengah pertama negeri termuda di Payakumbuh. Seorang guru harus memiliki pemahaman yang cukup baik terhadap penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka dan mampu mendesain pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan Kurikulum Merdeka. Selain itu guru harus mampu memilih strategi serta model pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan Kurikulum Merdeka. Guru juga harus mampu menyajikan media pembelajaran yang interaktif dan kreatif. Tujuan dari pelaksanaan pengabdian ini diantaranya meningkatkan pemahaman guru terkait penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka, meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam menentukan strategi pembelajaran inovatif yang sesuai dengan Kurikulum Merdeka, serta meningkatkan keterampilan guru dalam membuat media pembelajaran yang interaktif dan kreatif dalam pembelajaran.
Kiat Edukasi Bahasa Inggris di Kenagarian Taratak Baru
Authors: Asnur Lise , Putra Awal Maulana , Risma Anisa , Rahmawani Fadhila , Firmansyah Giri , Ridala Muthia , Kamiriah Rahmi , Fadilah Roy Fatul , Rahmawati Sri , Assabil Yahdi , Sari Yesi Puspita
Published: February 2025

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