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The Epic in Film
Authors: Santas Constantine
Published: February 2025

Constantine Santas encourages us to wonder why film critics have so routinely dismissed the epic film. In The Epic in Film, he argues that 'blockbuster' and 'artistic' are not mutually exclusive terms, and, perhaps more importantly, epic film is an inherently profound genre in its ability to tap into a nation's, and sometimes humanity's, dreams and fears. Why do we see dozens and dozens of films based on the King Arthur legend? Why would a presidential-hopeful borrow a phrase, 'Read my lips,' from Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry? Why do war epics proliferate in times of war or national crisis? Why are epics as a whole the most popular movie genre? Start with an individual quest of some kind undertaken by an attractive hero or heroine, add the weight of a nation, and perhaps humanity, into that character's struggle, sprinkle some awe-inspiring special effects and a general sense of largesse, and don't forget the happy ending; and there you have a recipe for a film that can contain the deepest emotions_fear, hope, insecurity, pride_of a nation, and, sometimes, a world. Whether you love Gone with the Wind and hate Troy; find Akira Kurosawa's films brilliant; or marvel over the depth of the Matrix trilogy, film buffs will want to read this first book-length treatment of the epic, a wildly popular, infinitely fascinating, and critically underappreciated genre.
Copying It Down
Authors: Dorfman H.A.
Published: February 2025

In Copying It Down, Harvey Dorfman recounts his experiences in the world of sports. From his childhood sickbed, Dorfman went on to achieve a myriad of successes, including goalie on a national co-champion soccer team and coach of a high school basketball team that won a state championship, and is a possessor of four World Series Rings (three with Oakland; and one with Florida). He eventually attained a status of world renown in the field of sport psychology. Here, in the second of three volumes, Dorfman shares anecdotes that include the fourteen years spent in the dugouts of three major league teams. The book concludes in 1998, when his professional associations with major league baseball organizations ended.
Accidental Soldier
Authors: Schwartz Richard E.
Published: February 2025

Accidental Soldier depicts Richard B. Schwartz's military experiences, first as an ROTC cadet at the University of Notre Dame and finally as an Army veteran teaching in Madison, Wisconsin. In 1959, Vietnam was little more than a word on a map; within ten years, Americans saw the Tet Offensive and their campuses in flames. Schwartz was at the ground zeroes of that time, teaching at the United States Military Academy from 1967-69 and then going to the University of Wisconsin, Madison, just after the Dow riots and before the bombing of Sterling Hall. The central portion of the book focuses upon Schwartz's experience at West Point, its cadets, officer corps and system of education. A sequel to his award-winning memoir, The Biggest City in America, Accidental Soldier reflects upon his military and academic experience through the perspective of an over forty-year teaching career, twenty-nine of which were spent as a dean at Wisconsin, Georgetown and the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Armageddon Postponed
Authors: Caplow Theodore
Published: February 2025

In the closing days of World War II, scientists working for the U.S. government invented nuclear explosives by splitting the atoms of heavy metals. Germany had already surrendered, but the United States and its allies remained at war with Japan. In the summer of 1945, the Japanese city of Hiroshima was flattened by a single nuclear bomb. A second bombing occurred just a few days later, decimating the city of Nagasaki. These were the first nuclear weapons ever used in war. And - so far - they are the last. Since then, tens of thousands of nuclear weapons have been manufactured and deployed by governments around the world. Many of these weapons are much more powerful than the atomic bombs that destroyed the two Japanese cities. None have been used so far, and the absence of nuclear war among nations armed to the teeth with nuclear weapons is a great mystery. While the threat of a nuclear attack on the United States has receded, the possibility of a nuclear attack on an American city by terrorists has taken its place in our official nightmares. So far, no terrorist group has made a serious effort to buy, steal, or build a nuclear weapon. The absence of nuclear terrorism in a world swarming with fanatical terrorists is another great mystery. The slippery slope to a nuclear Armageddon has been present for more than sixty years. In secure locations in Washington, Moscow, Beijing, London, and Paris, there are buttons to push than could put an end to human civilization, but these buttons have never been pushed. Why not? What has so far kept us safe from these mortal dangers? Those are the questions that Caplow asks and answers in Armageddon Postponed.
Freedom in Religion or Freedom from Religion
Authors: Hood James Larry
Published: February 2025

The first decade of the twenty-first century finds the American people divided along a great, half-century-old fault line. On one side stand Traditionalists who understand human existence and glory (joys and sorrows) as defined by a western religious heritage, an existence circumscribed by tragedy. On the other side stand Secularists who reject the western tradition and its moral absolutes (even though they continue to espouse values that arose out of the West) and look forward to a world of ever-expanding personal freedom from societal restraints and old human weaknesses, a world wherein mankind will finally achieve total well-being For fifty years, Traditionalists and Secularists have been arguing over religion and their very different understandings of the meaning of freedom. Does the old religion, the western tradition as manifested in the United States, sustain and strengthen freedom or does it circumscribe freedom so much that religion destroys freedom?
Rational Gridlock
Authors: Edgar Patrick B.
Published: February 2025

The citizens of the United States love to hate their own government, and much of the disdain is particularly directed at the bureaucrats. Part of the problem is contained within the idea of bureaucracy itself. Most government agencies operate under a rational system which results in the 'victory of process over outcome.' Rational Gridlock describes how this rationality undermines our ability to solve problems or to gain the confidence of the general public. The author offers suggestions of how we can change the bureaucratic environment into one that appreciates the creative abilities of all its members, without the false premise of operating government like a business. Drawing upon the ideas found in an unexpected source, Chaos Theory, leaders in the public sector are called to a more interactive, sensible set of strategies. No matter how skilled public administrators may be, they cannot expect to be admired by the public until the respect is mutual.
Rhetoric of the Unselfconscious in d H L
Authors:   Nakabayashi, Masami
Published: February 2025

In this study of the Lady Chatterley novels, Masami Nakabayashi pays particular attention to D.H. Lawrence''s language for the feelings and for the life of the unselfconscious, sexual body. The novels constantly find ways of verbalising the characters'' internalised experiences as they occur in states of unselfconsciousness. Lawrence''s language for sensual feelings and emotions has always been regarded as simply ''sexual'' and no previous critics have explored or made sense of the complexities of his peculiar, but extremely sophisticated, writing practice in the Lady Chatterley novels. Lawrence was a habitual reviser of his work, and, despite the availability of reliable texts in the Cambridge edition, few critics have traced the nature and significance of his changes from one draft to the next. By examining and analysing the novels'' particular linguistic revisions, Masami Nakabayashi reveals the textual impulse behind Lawrence''s original conception and its subsequent change and development.
An Innocent Generation
Authors: Chiarot Justin
Published: February 2025

An Innocent Generation is an inspired tour de force that delves into the waters of politics, theology, history, and philosophy. In this book, Chiarot offers a uniquely poignant social commentary: the current generation, whether consciously or subconsciously, has taken a Nietzscheian approach to dealing with guilt. Rather than internalizing guilt and dealing with it, we have been taught to outsource our guilt. This unnatural process is at the root of many current societal ills. Chiarot chases the consequences of this paradigm shift down alleys that leads him to the door steps of everyone from Thomas Hobbes and John Calvin to Lady Gaga and Rip Van Winkle. Clever prose, careful analysis, and witty anecdotes make this both an enjoyable and educational read.
Beyond Secularism and Jihad?
Authors: Beaulieu Peter D.
Published: February 2025

Peter D. Beaulieu examines the challenge posed by—and to—modernity and historic Islam as they encounter one another. He compares the Western separation of Church and state with the unitary Islamic State, and explores the proposed cultural and societal principles of the Second Vatican Council as potentially influencing long-term events in both arenas. Beaulieu’s research is comprehensive and richly documented, yet offers an accessible triangular inquiry into the mosque, the manger, and modernity. By restoring a place at the table for Trinitarian Christianity alongside the engulfing monotheism of Islam and the alternative skepticism of Western rationalism, this inquiry broadens the pallet of inter-religious and intercultural contact points. Beyond Secularism and Jihad? provides balanced attention to the differences as well as the similarities between Christianity, Islam, and modernity. An emerging theme is natural law, which is universal and intrinsic to all mankind and not confined to competing theologies. Neglected in the West that it helped create, natural law might contribute to the needed “grammar” for dialogue between the citizens in the West and the followers of Islam.
Turmoil and Transition in Boston
Authors: DiCara Lawrence S.
Published: February 2025

Turmoil and Transition in Boston tells the personal and political story of Larry DiCara, the youngest person ever elected to the Boston City Council. DiCara’s story is intimately woven into the fate of his hometown of Boston. As the federal court order mandating busing to achieve racial integration in the public schools ripped apart his city, he shows how public policy decisions and economic and demographic changes from that time transformed Boston into one of America’s most diverse, affluent, and successful cities in the 21st century.
Creating the Academic Commons
Authors: Gould Thomas H. P.
Published: February 2025

Today's library is still at the heart of all university activities, helping students and faculty become better learners, teachers, and researchers. In recent years there has emerged the formalizing of one or more of these activities into an Academic Commons. These centers of information have been labeled variously but they all share a commonality: the empowerment of students and teachers.

In Creating the Academic Commons: Guidelines for Learning, Teaching, and Research, Thomas Gould gives a detailed outline of the various roles and activities that take place in commons located within the administrative umbrella of the library. Gould provides a roadmap for libraries seeking to establish their own Academic Commons, complete with suggestions regarding physical structure and software/hardware options. And to ensure new ideas are examined, evaluated, and adopted broadly, Gould shows how the Millennial Librarian can be at the center of this evolutionary library. Including information regarding the latest technological advances, this book will be an invaluable guide for librarians.
Baseball Myths
Authors: Deane Bill
Published: February 2025

Baseball followers have been perpetuating, debating, and debunking myths for nearly two centuries, producing a treasury of baseball stories and “facts.” Yet never before have these elements of baseball history been carefully scrutinized and compiled into one comprehensive work—until now. In Baseball Myths: Debating, Debunking, and Disproving Tales from the Diamond, award-winning researcher Bill Deane examines baseball legends—old and new.

This book covers such legendary players as Shoeless Joe Jackson, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Pete Rose, and Derek Jeter, while also looking at lesser-known figures like Dummy Hoy, Grover Land, Wally Pipp, and Babe Herman—not to mention people who found fame in other fields, such as Civil War General Abner Doubleday, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, and comedians Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Deane’s original research and logic will educate, amuse, and often surprise readers, revealing the truth behind such legends as the inventor of baseball, the first black player in the major leagues, and even the origin of the hot dog.

With photographs, stats, and more than 80 myths examined, this book is sure to fascinate everyone, from the casual baseball fan to lifelong devotees of the sport.
Tin Pan Alley and the Philippines
Authors: Walsh Thomas P.
Published: February 2025

In this innovative resource guide, Thomas P. Walsh has compiled a unique collection of some 1,400 published and unpublished American musical compositions relating in some way to the Philippines during the American colonial era in the country from 1898 to 1946. In preparing the guide, Walsh surveyed a wide array of sources: published songs listed in WorldCat, the online catalogs of sheet music collections of university libraries and major public and private research libraries, bibliographic compilations of popular music, the periodical literature on music and popular culture, published collections of “soldier songs,” and sheet music listed for sale on commercial auction websites. In addition, for the first time in the preparation of a research bibliography, the guide also identifies, from song registrations in the US Copyright Office’s Catalog of Copyright Entries (CCE), 48 years of musical compositions relating to the Philippines. In systematically going through the CCE, year by year, Walsh discovered hundreds of unpublished songs written by average Americans expressing their varied views about historical events and their personal experiences relating to America’s distant colony in Southeast Asia.

Of the 1,400 chronologically-listed songs included in the guide, most will be new materials for scholars and students alike to study. Songs like “Ma Little Cebu Maid,” “My Own Manila Sue,” “My Fillipino Belle,” “Down on the Philippine Isles,” “Beside the Pasig River,” “My Philippino Pearl,” and “I Want a Filipino Man” were all published and widely promoted by Tin Pan Alley and were performed on stage and listened to at home on records and piano rolls across America. The lyrics often illustrate popular American attitudes, from shrilly patriotic numbers about the Battle of Manila Bay and, later, the Fall of Bataan and Corregidor to wistful, romantic, and even charming reminiscences of happy days spent in “old” Manila to racially charged pieces rife with deprecating stereotypes of Filipinos. This guide reprints a number of these hard-to-find song lyrics, making them available to readers for the first time in over a century. In addition to including the lyrics to a number of the songs, the guide also provides copyright registration numbers and dates of registration for many of the published and unpublished songs. Also provided are some 700 “notes” on particular songs and over 750 links that provide direct access to bibliographic records or even digital copies of the sheet music in libraries and collections.

Exhaustive in its scope, Tin Pan Alley and the Philippines is an invaluable research resource for scholars and students of American history, Pacific studies, popular culture, and ethnomusicology.
Making Laws and Making News
Authors: Cook Timothy
Published: February 2025

The news media, especially television, have become a fixture on Capitol Hill in the past twenty years. Making Laws and Making News describes the interactive relationship between the press and Congress that strongly affects the news, the legislative process, and the types of laws enacted. Instead of focusing on how reporters decide who and what to cover and how news is resented, Cook examines the other side of the equationthe relationship between the media strategies of House member’s press offices and the legislative strategies of the members themselves. The book won the 1990 Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing.
Transatlantic Perspectives on the Euro
Authors: Henning C. Randall , Padoan Pier Carlo
Published: February 2025

A Brookings Institution Press and the European Community Studies Association publication

The European economic and monetary union has changed the structure of international monetary relations fundamentally. In this book two experts--one European, the other American--offer transatlantic perspectives on the ramifications of the monetary union and the launch of the euro.C. Randall Henning examines selected American views on Europe's monetary union, and looks at the political, economic, and institutional interests of the United States as they are affected by the creation of the euro. He examines the external monetary policymaking machinery of the union and discusses the relationship of the monetary union to international institutions, particularly the meetings of the G-7 finance ministers and central bank governors and the International Monetary Fund. Henning is generally sympathetic to European integration, supportive of the monetary union, and persuaded of the importance of international cooperation.Pier Carlo Padoan presents a European view of the role of the euro in the international system. He looks at the euro as a potential global currency and examines the transition phase between a regional currency and a global currency. Central to this is an analysis of the appropriate exchange rate policy for the euro. He also considers euro-dollar relations and the prospects for transatlantic cooperation.C. Randall Henning is a professor at The American University and a senior fellow at the Institute for International Economics. Pier Carlo Padoan is a professor at the University of Rome and the College of Europe.
Mixed Messages
Authors: Luck Edward C.
Published: February 2025

At the turn of the century, the United States is on the verge of losing its vote in the General Assembly for non-payment of its arrears. There are eerie parallels between the domestic debate over the United Nations in 1999 and the struggles over the League of Nations in 1919. Why, many ask, are Americans the first to create international organizations and the first to abandon them? What is it about the American political culture that breeds both the most ardent supporters and the most vocal detractors of international organization? And why can't they find any common ground? In seeking to uncover the roots of American ambivalence toward international organization, this political history presents the first major analysis of U.S. attitudes toward both the United Nations and the League of Nations. It traces eight themes that have resurfaced again and again in congressional and public debates over the course of this century: exceptionalism, sovereignty, nativism and racism, unilateralism, security, commitments, reform, and burden-sharing. It assesses recent domestic political trends and calls for the development of two interactive political compacts--one domestic and one international--to place U.S.-UN relations on a new footing. A Century Foundation Book
People Like Ourselves
Authors: Zimmerman Jacqueline Noll
Published: February 2025

The stigmatization of mental illness in film has been well documented in literature. Little has been written, however, about the ability of movies to portray mental illness sympathetically and accurately. People Like Ourselves: Portrayals of Mental Illness in the Movies fills that void with a close look at mental illness in more than seventy American movies, beginning with classics such as The Snake Pit and Now, Voyager and including such contemporary successes as A Beautiful Mind and As Good as It Gets. Films by legendary directors Billy Wilder, William Wyler, Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick, Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and John Cassavetes are included. Through the examination of universal themes relating to one's self and society, the denial of reality, the role of women, creativity, war, and violence, Zimmerman argues that these ground-breaking films defy stereotypes, presenting sympathetic portraits of people who are mentally ill, and advance the movie-going public's understanding of mental illness, while providing insight into its causes, diagnosis, and treatment. More importantly, they portray mentally ill people as ordinary people with conflicts and desires common to everyone. Like the motion pictures it revisits, this fascinating book offers insight, entertainment, and a sense of understanding.
Die ästhetische Dimension des menschlichen Körpers im Islam
Authors: Jahan Naghmeh
Published: February 2025

In its classical form, Islam is primarily realised through the body. The body is understood to correspond to the spiritual realm. The body of a Muslim man or woman expresses prayer. Hands give alms. Feet make the pilgrimage. Health takes place in the body, which should also be dressed appropriately. Spiritual purity finds its analogy in the physical, and both should be beautiful before God. Even the Last Judgement is depicted in physical terms. This work by Naghmeh Jahan provides a rare insight into the physical world of Islam and gives a clear understanding of what a body-related religion is.
Strafrecht und Triage
Authors: Sonneck Lena
Published: February 2025

What criteria should be used to allocate treatment places if the available resources are insufficient to treat all patients in need of treatment? This question, which has been the subject of much discussion during the Covid-19 pandemic, is the subject of this paper. After examining the possible risks of criminal liability for doctors in such a triage situation during the pandemic and identifying a need for legislative action, the author addresses the question of which criteria should be used for allocation and, for her part, submits a proposal for a legal regulation of the triage situation. She also looks at the newly introduced Section 5c IfSG.
Gastrosplenic Fistula in the Setting of Undiagnosed Lymphoma: A Case Report
Authors: Lecher Mackenzie , Lecher Brian , Tjiattas-Saleski Lindsay
Published: February 2025

Introduction: A gastrosplenic fistula (GSF) is a pathologic connection between the spleen and stomach that can lead to life threatening complications. A GSF can arise spontaneously but is often secondary to a variety of etiologies. Most commonly, GSFs arise from gastric or splenic non-Hodgkin’s diffuse large B-cell lymphomas. Only 46 cases of GSFs have been published to date and due to its rarity, extensive literature review is insufficient for characterization of GSFs. Case Report: This case discusses a patient with intermittent abdominal pain and weight loss which led to the diagnosis and treatment of a gastrosplenic fistula (GSF) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The patient later went into remission for his DLBCL but succumbed to respiratory failure from a secondary abdominal-pleural fistula formation. GSFs have the potential to cause fatal massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhages, infections, fistulas, or obstructions. Delayed diagnosis corresponds with a higher morbidity and mortality; thus, prompt detection and treatment are imperative. The management of GSFs is complex due to their rare nature and requires a multidisciplinary approach to care. Conclusion: The intention of this report is to provide information and increase awareness of GSFs in the medical community to facilitate their diagnosis.
Genistein Exerts Anti-proliferative Effects by Regulating Apoptosis and Autophagy-Related Genes and MicroRNAs in Human Urinary Bladder Neoplasm EJ138 Cells: An Experimental and Bioinformatic Study
Authors: Ziyabakhsh Alireza , Vatankhah Mohammad Amin , Pakizeh Farid , Nosrat Ali , Sobhi Pouria , Vakili Ojarood Mohammad , Seifimansour Sina
Published: February 2025

Background: Bladder cancer (BC) is the most prevalent urogenital malignancy. Recently, the combination of natural compounds with chemotherapeutic agents has gained attention. Genistein, a natural flavonoid, exhibits anti-cancer properties and represents a promising candidate for treating various cancerous cells due to its cytotoxic potential and minimal adverse effects. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the anti-cancer effects of genistein by regulating potential target genes and microRNAs involved in apoptosis and autophagy in EJ138 BC cells. Methods: EJ138 BC cells were treated with different concentrations of genistein, and cell viability was assessed using the MTT assay. To determine the apoptotic rate of EJ138 BC cells following genistein treatment, flow cytometry with Annexin V/PI staining was performed. Additionally, real-time PCR was conducted to analyze the expression of miR-27a, miR-151, apoptotic genes (caspase-3, caspase-9), and autophagic genes (ATG12, Beclin1) after 48 hours of genistein treatment. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS V.22, with independent t-tests and one-way ANOVA. Results were considered statistically significant at P < 0.05. Results: Our findings demonstrated that genistein inhibited the proliferation, growth, and viability of EJ138 BC cells and induced cell death. Real-time PCR results confirmed that genistein significantly upregulated miR-27a (P < 0.01), ATG12 (P < 0.01), Beclin1 (P < 0.05), caspase-3 (P < 0.001), and caspase-9 (P < 0.0001), while downregulating miR-151 expression (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that genistein suppresses the proliferation and growth of human BC cells by modulating genes and microRNAs involved in apoptosis and autophagy. Therefore, genistein may serve as a novel therapeutic agent for BC treatment.
El léxico de la danza en los dos Diccionarios de autoridades : estudio de las fuentes de autoridad y voces de nueva incorporación
Authors: Rubio Perea Engracia
Published: February 2025

En el artículo se estudian las voces de la danza recogidas, tanto en la primera edición del Diccionario de autoridades (1726-1739), como en el primer tomo publicado para la segunda edición (1770) y en los catálogos manuscritos para los siguientes tomos, cuya edición digitalizada está disponible en la página web de la Real Academia Española. Nos interesa conocer las fuentes de autoridades empleadas en ambos repertorios por los académicos, así como sumar las voces de nueva incorporación presentes en los documentos inéditos para el siglo XVIII y no recogidas en la primera edición. Tanto las primeras atestaciones lexicográficas de estas voces como sus primeras manifestaciones textuales nos permitirán establecer con mayor exactitud su recorrido lexicográfico y conocer qué voces del léxico de la danza están en el DLE (2014) gracias a las fuentes estudiadas en ambos repertorios.
La ironía en el discurso oral y escrito de los jóvenes
Authors: Revilla Gutiérrez Claudia
Published: February 2025

La ironía es un fenómeno lingüístico que puede entenderse desde la pragmática como un enunciado en el que los interlocutores son conscientes de la necesidad de llevar a cabo una interpretación más allá de lo literal, algo que propicia la amplitud de su estudio y justifica su relevancia. Los estudios realizados en español en este ámbito se enmarcan en las investigaciones realizadas por el grupo Griale. Además, aunque existen acercamientos como los de Body-Swan (2017) o Ruiz Gurillo (2009), enfocadas respectivamente en las manifestaciones irónicas en textos escritos y conversaciones orales, no se tiene constancia de trabajos en los que se contrapongan ambos géneros. Con este artículo se pretende analizar si es posible encontrar unos usos similares o si, por el contrario, los hablantes adaptan la ironía al medio en el que la producen; asimismo, el estudio estará centrado en un cronolecto concreto, el de los jóvenes.
К вопросу о «концепции "положительно-прекрасного" человека» в творчестве Н.С. Лескова
Authors: Kosych Galina
Published: February 2025

The article deals with the concept of "positive and wonderful human being" in the N. S. Leskov artistic creation, influenced by the writer's theological focus, relating the time of the creation of the literary production and the stage of artistic evolution and worldview of the author. It is assumed that the Leskov concept of "a positive and beautiful person" was formed in the 80's. Purposeful artistic-aesthetic aim for "a positive and beautiful" hero probably correlates with this period. In the 60's–80's the artist's aim did not consist of depicting a positive ("a positive and beautiful") / negative type but in artistic-aesthetic depiction of differential immanent features of "a Russian character".
Illustration and cultural identities
Authors: González Díaz Carmen
Published: February 2025

This project presents an analytical proposal in the field of illustration with the aim of studying the posters of manga fairs in Spain, which promote Japanese culture and sell Japanese products. This study examines how illustrations are adapted for the Spanish audience by analyzing the posters of the 40 most recent fairs held in Spain about Japanese and manga culture. This allows us to determine the presence of the identifying elements of Spanish culture, such as the use of flags or monuments, among others, and to affirm that despite globalisation, the characteristic features of each region continue to be extolled in advertising. The methodology applied is known as content analysis based on a quantitative approach.
Tapping into nature's bounty
Authors: Mutiloa Martínez Paula
Published: February 2025

This project addresses the need for sustainable materials in response to environmental degradation caused by human activity, particularly since the mid-20th century. Organic waste, such as Posidonia oceanica, significantly contributes to pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The designer’s role in addressing these challenges is highlighted, focusing on repurposing Posidonia oceanica waste into new materials. The study investigates the transformation of organic waste into usable composites, examining the feasibility of creating sustainable materials with unique properties. The primary goal is to use Posidonia oceanica waste as reinforcement in composite materials. Specific objectives include experimenting with biocomposites using mycelium, bio-cooking processes with gelatin, agar-agar, and Posidonia. The project follows five stages: information gathering and analysis, experimentation, testing, results compilation, and final documentation. A material innovation methodology, alongside non-standardised tests, was employed to confirm the hypothesis that a composite material could be made from Posidonia oceanica waste, including data on its potential combinations with other materials.
The Role of Microfinance in Reducing Child Labour in Nepal
Authors: Karna Poonam Kumari Labh
Published: February 2025

In Nepal, child labor is still a major problem that is fueled by ingrained societal norms, limited educational opportunities, and economic hardship. This study examines how microfinance might be used to address the underlying reasons of child labor in order to decrease it. In order to raise household income, lessen economic vulnerability, and enhance access to education, microfinance institutions (MFIs) provide financial services such microloans, savings accounts, and insurance products. Microfinance and child labor, however, have a complicated relationship with both beneficial and detrimental effects. Microfinance can help reduce poverty and the need for child labor, but it can also unintentionally make child labor more in demand in family-run businesses. This study investigates how microfinance affects household income, educational opportunities, and awareness-raising initiatives in Nepal by drawing on case studies and current literature. According to the research, microfinance can considerably lower child labor if financial products are properly planned and executed and paired with more extensive socioeconomic initiatives. Developing kid-sensitive financial products, incorporating awareness programs, and working with governmental and non-governmental organizations to address the root causes of child labor are some of the main recommendations. In the end, microfinance can be a potent instrument in building a future where all Nepali children have the chance to learn, develop, and prosper, even while it cannot end child labor on its own.
Pengaruh Daya Tarik Iklan, Celebrity Endorser terhadap Minat Beli melalui Citra Merek Produk pada Pelanggan TikTok Shop sebagai Variabel Intervening
Authors: Wahyuni Anisa Tri , Salim Emil , Sari Silvia
Published: February 2025

The phenomenon in this study is motivated by the large number of BP 21 students of Universitas Putra Indonesia YPTK Padang who subscribe to products on TikTok Shop. The purpose of this study was to test the effect of advertising appeal, celebrity endorsers, on purchasing interest through product brand image on TikTok Shop customers. Brand image is used to determine how Advertising Appeal, Celebrity Endorser affects Purchase Interest. This study is a type of quantitative research. The data analysis approach uses a questionnaire via a google form link. from a sample of 87 respondents. The data analysis method in this study uses partial lash square with Smart PLS 0.4 software. The findings of the study using a partial test (T-TEST) obtained the following results: Advertising appeal improves brand image on TikTok Shop customers. Celebrity endorsers have a positive and significant effect on brand image on TikTok Shop customers. Advertising appeal has no effect on brand image on TikTok Shop customers. However, advertising appeal functions as a mediator for purchasing interest on TikTok Shop customers, while Brand image mediates purchasing interest on TikTok Shop customers.
Pengaruh Job Demand terhadap Employee Welll-Being pada Karyawan Bagian Sales di Sumatera Barat
Authors: Zulia Adisti Zainiah , Susanti Roza Eva
Published: February 2025

This research aims to examine the influence of job demand on employee well-being among cellphone sales employees in West Sumatra. Job demands are various physical, psychological, social, or organizational aspects of a job that require sustained physical and/or psychological effort, so that they are associated with certain physiological and/or psychological costs, while employee well-being is a positive emotional condition that reflects mental well-being, satisfaction at work, and happiness in life related to their overall work experience and role. This research uses a quantitative method with a correlational design. In this research, the sampling technique used was purposive sampling with data collected via a Google Form questionnaire involving 116 respondents from cellphone sales employees in West Sumatra. This research data was obtained using a Likert scale and then analyzed using simple regression analysis. Data analysis shows that there is a significant negative relationship between job demand and employee well-being with a contribution value of 78%. This shows that the higher the employee's job demands, the lower the welfare of cellphone sales employees.
Governance of the Development of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Galang Batang, Riau Islands
Authors: Al Anshori Milyan Risydan , Hidayat Rahmat , Madya Faisal
Published: February 2025

The Galang Batang Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a strategic initiative by the Indonesian government aimed at enhancing economic growth through mineral downstreaming and logistics. This study investigates the governance of the Galang Batang SEZ, identifying key challenges such as ineffective supervision, inefficient licensing processes, and limited technological integration. The research employs a qualitative approach, utilizing in-depth interviews, document analysis, and direct observations to evaluate existing policies and the role of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) as a trade facilitator. Findings indicate that despite its advantageous geographical location, the SEZ has not fully realized its potential due to governance issues. The DJBC has positively impacted customs procedures but requires improved cross-sector coordination. The study concludes that enhanced governance, technological infrastructure, and policy synergies are critical for maximizing the SEZ's potential as a mineral processing hub. Recommendations include optimizing DJBC's role, developing human resource capacities, and fostering private sector collaboration to ensure sustainable economic growth. This research fills existing gaps in literature regarding the specific governance challenges faced by the Galang Batang SEZ and its integration into global value chains, providing insights for policymakers to enhance regional economic development.
Resilience, Authentic Leadership, Employee Performance, and Intention to Leave Organization at PT Surya Indo Plastic, Sidoarjo
Authors: Pangestu Alam Mujiono , Purnama Dodi Putra , Mujanah Siti , Fianto AYA
Published: February 2025

Nowadays, the challenge of modern human resources is to retain potential talent to stay in the organization to build a strong organizational engagement and then achieve the organization's objective. The talent market has changed and the intention to leave employees is increasing in the organization. This study aims to prove and analyze the correlation between employee resilience, intervening by resilience, and moderating by authentic leadership on employee intention to leave the organization. Based on the correlation indicates talent management can apply a strategy to manage talent retain and achieve the organization's objective. Based on empirical data study the phenomenon that in the last 2 years 21 members of the leave organization was a critical issue to be analyzed and proving why the phenomenon raised and how to improve in the organization. This phenomenon researcher put two way perfective because employee and organization representative shall have a balance portion to be measure and analyze. The reference from the previous research can be found in the international journal, however, this research was subjective to an object of the specific organization with the limitation of external factors from outside the organization exclude for example job opportunities outside the organization, and personal factors from them employee itself notified as gaps in this research.
Social Assistance At Yaa Bunayya Orphanage, Batam City, Riau Islands Province
Authors: Mulyadi Tirta , Ilham Wahyudi , Atmaja Hari Sandi , Yusuf Abd Rahman
Published: February 2025

Abstract
 
This study explores the implementation of social assistance programs at Yaa Bunayya Orphanage in Batam City, Riau Islands Province. The orphanage serves as a haven for underprivileged and orphaned children, offering both care and education. Social assistance from the government and community is integral to ensuring the smooth operation of the orphanage and supporting the well-being of its residents. Using a qualitative approach with a case study method, data were collected through interviews with orphanage staff, donors, and the children. The findings highlight that the assistance provided includes financial aid, food, clothing, and educational support. The study also uncovers challenges in the distribution process and suggests strategies to improve the efficiency and impact of future assistance. These insights aim to emphasize the importance of collective efforts in enhancing the welfare of orphaned children and the sustainability of orphanage operations in Batam.
Implementation Of Good Manufacturing Practices (Gmp) In Marine Product Processing At Kampung Kelembak
Authors: Nuryanto Heri
Published: February 2025

The aim of this community service activity in Kampung Kelembak is to improve students' skills and understanding through real experience in the community and provide solutions to the main problems of the Kampung Kelembak community through training in making shrimp dim sum. This community service activity is carried out using the Service Learning (SL) Methodology. From the implementation of the activity, the results were obtained: the participants were able to implement GMP shrimp dim sum;             100% of participants stated that this was their first time making shrimp dim sum; 83% of participants planned and expressed interest in producing shrimp dimsum for sale..
EFFECTIVENESS OF DRY SODIUM CHLORIDE INHALATION IN PULMONARY DISEASES – A MINIREVIEW
Authors:   “Bagdasar-Arseni” Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Clinic Division, Clinical Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, HOTETEU Mihai , SUCIU Andreea-Valentina ,   “Bagdasar-Arseni” Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Clinic Division, Clinical Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, AURELIAN Sorina Maria ,   “Carol Davila” Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest
. “Saint Luca” Clinical Geriatric Department, Chronic Diseases Hospital, Bucharest, ONOSE Gelu ,   “Bagdasar-Arseni” Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Clinic Division, Clinical Emergency Hospital, Bucharest
. “Carol Davila” Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, GIUVARĂ Sebastian ,   “Bagdasar-Arseni” Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Clinic Division, Clinical Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, ANDONE Ioana ,   “Bagdasar-Arseni” Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Clinic Division, Clinical Emergency Hospital, Bucharest
. “Carol Davila” Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, POPESCU Cristina ,   “Bagdasar-Arseni” Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Clinic Division, Clinical Emergency Hospital, Bucharest
. “Carol Davila” Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, SPÎNU Aura ,   “Carol Davila” Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest
Published: February 2025

Halotherapy also known as salt therapy has its historical basis in respiratory health improvement and has evolved into modern therapeutic applications for pulmonary diseases. Sodium chloride inhalers and halogenerators create dry salt aerosols optimized for inhalation, targeting respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and post-COVID-19 complications. Mechanisms of action include improved bronchial mucus rheology, immune response enhancement, and reduction of bronchial obstruction. Clinical trials demonstrate significant benefits, including reduced respiratory symptoms, improved lung function, and extended remission periods. Portable devices, such as SaltMed and Salin devices, provide accessible halotherapy options, supporting the management of chronic lung conditions in diverse populations, including neonates and adults. Further exploration of halotherapy's applications in respiratory rehabilitation post-COVID-19 highlights its potential for broader implementation.
Sala de aula invertida vs aprendizagem presencial levada à virtualidade
Authors: Romano Palacín Emilio Ricardo , Devos Barlem Edison Luiz , Kerz Guillermo Ignacio Valentín
Published: February 2025

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Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) as a Predictor of Periodontal Disease Progression in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Longitudinal Study in Surabaya, Indonesia
Authors: Alexander Mulya  , Muhammad Ashraf  , Muhammad Yoshandi  , Ayesh Mahmood  , Daphne Marshall
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Periodontal disease is a prevalent complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and poor glycemic control is a known risk factor. This longitudinal study aimed to investigate the predictive value of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) for periodontal disease progression in a cohort of T2DM patients in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted at private hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, from January 2021 to January 2023. 180 patients with T2DM and pre-existing chronic periodontitis were enrolled. Periodontal parameters, including probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment loss (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP), and plaque index (PI), were assessed at baseline, 12 months, and 24 months. HbA1c was measured at each visit. Multivariate linear regression and mixed-effects models were used to analyze the association between HbA1c and changes in periodontal parameters over time, adjusting for potential confounders.
Results: The mean age of participants was 58.5 ± 8.2 years, and 55% were female. Baseline mean HbA1c was 8.2 ± 1.5%. After adjusting for age, gender, smoking status, diabetes duration, and baseline periodontal parameters, higher baseline HbA1c was significantly associated with greater increases in PPD (β = 0.15 mm per 1% HbA1c increase, 95% CI: 0.08-0.22, p < 0.001) and CAL (β = 0.18 mm per 1% HbA1c increase, 95% CI: 0.10-0.26, p < 0.001) over 24 months. Furthermore, sustained elevation of HbA1c (average HbA1c over 24 months) was a stronger predictor of periodontal disease progression than baseline HbA1c alone. A significant interaction between HbA1c and time was observed (p < 0.001), indicating that the effect of HbA1c on periodontal parameters increased over time.
Conclusion: HbA1c is a significant independent predictor of periodontal disease progression in patients with T2DM. Sustained glycemic control is crucial for preventing and managing periodontal complications in this population. These findings highlight the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between internists and dentists in the comprehensive care of T2DM patients.
Verbotene Früchte? Künstlerisches Schaffen im Krieg um Urheberrecht und Künstliche Intelligenz
Authors: Kraetzig Jannis Lennartz und Viktoria
Published: February 2025

Der neue Urheberrechtskrieg tobt um Technologien Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI), mit denen sich Inhalte wie von Zauberhand erstellen und verfeinern lassen. Jannis Lennartz und Viktoria Kraetzig erläutern die urheberrechtliche Lage rund um KI. Sie sehen durch den „Pinsel des 21. Jahrhunderts“ vor allem wirtschaftliche Interessen der Kulturindustrie gefährdet.
ESTUDO ETNOBOTÂNICO DE PLANTAS MEDICINAIS DA MATA CILIAR DO SUBMÉDIO SÃO FRANCISCO, NORDESTE DO BRASIL
Authors: Almeida Cecilia , Silva Benedita
Published: February 2025

A mata ciliar do Submédio São Francisco possui grande fitodiversidade com atividade biológica potencial e relação intrínseca com a população ribeirinha. Com isso, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi identificar espécies conhecidas e utilizadas como medicinais atestadas pela tradicionalidade do uso. Os sujeitos da pesquisa foram os moradores da comunidade de Jatubarana localizada a 600 metros das margens do Rio São Franciscono município de Chorrochó, Bahia. A coleta de dados ocorreu por pesquisa de campo, aplicando a lista livre e questionário estruturado, baseando-se no conceito de ‘’chefe de família’’. Foi registrado um total de 59 espécies e 31 famílias botânicas, destas, cinco famílias contribuíram com um maior número de espécies: Fabaceae (9), Euphorbiaceae (6), Lamiaceae (4), Anacardiaceae (4), Apiaceae (4). Conforme a farmacopéia popular da comunidade estudada, as plantas citadas possuem eficácia no alivio da enfermidade caracterizando o potencial medicinal das espécies nativas e exóticas da Caatinga. O caule foi à parte da planta mais citada no uso terapêutico, à forma de preparo dos remédios mais utilizados foi o chá e a indicação terapêutica mais citada foi para doença respiratória. Doze espécies apresentaram grande Importância Relativa quanto aos usos medicinais com IR≥2 indicados para até três sistemas corporais, a espécie mais versátil foi o Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Staph com IR (2,0). O estudo foi essencial para o resgate etnobotânico, identificando as plantas de interesse medicinal do bioma Caatinga.