bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reverse logistics inclusion in the maturity model of logistic centres
Authors:   Politechnika Warszawska, Kryś Piotr
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The main aim of the article is to present the author's model of the maturity of logistic centres, in its improved version. Design/methodology/approach: To carry out the research and prepare the article, an expert (Delphic) method was used, using the knowledge of experts professionally connected with logistic centres, and a literature review. Findings: The conclusion of the research and analysis of the results is an improved model of logistic centre maturity compared to previous work. The developed model of logistic centre maturity allows for a comprehensive analysis of the logistic centre's maturity, locating points in need of improvement, and allows continuity and reliability of the centre's operation to be ensured. Practical implications: The model developed has practical use for management of logistics centres and is a universal one, meaning it can be utilised in any logistic centre in order to improve its inner workings. Originality/value: The main value of the paper is improvement upon author's original model of the maturity of logistics centres, with inclusion of additional arenas. The developed model is the authors’ own input into logistics science. Keywords: logistic centre, logistic, reverse logistics, maturity model. Category of the paper: Research paper.
Customer engagement touchpoints in hotel industry
Authors:   University of Bielsko-Biała, Faculty of Management and Transport, Lorenc-Daniel Dorota
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The purpose of the article is to identify the touchpoints and moments of interaction between hoteliers and their clients at various stages of consumption (pre-consumption, during, and post-consumption). This aims to highlight potential opportunities for firms to enable and stimulate actions within the framework of customer engagement in hotel industry. Design/methodology/approach: The main method used for the research is a systematic literature review (SLR). Findings: The results of the literature review revealed touchpoints in the hotel industry in both the real and virtual worlds. It was shown that interactions can be managed by various stakeholders. The necessity of appropriately managing touchpoints to generate desired outcomes was also highlighted. Research limitations/implications: The literature review was conducted in only one database, SCOPUS. Four criteria were applied for the keywords. A small number of results were obtained. Research on CE touchpoints in the hotel industry may be expanded to include additional databases, using a greater variety of keyword combinations and incorporating synonyms of those used in this article. Furthermore, studies should continue in the business environment by conducting case studies to get the examples form the practice. Practical implications: The practical implications of the study involve providing a framework that allows managers of hotels to establish customer engagement-focused companies and foster relationships with their customers that go beyond mere financial transactions. Originality/value: The article identifies areas that can be utilized in the hotel services industry to generate new activities within the framework of customer engagement. So far, the literature has identified the antecedents of the phenomenon, its forms, consequences, and measurement scales. Keywords: customer engagement, customer engagement behaviors, customer engagement touchpoints, hotel industry, hospitality. Category of the paper: A literature review supported by the results of observations of business practices.
Systemic determinants of learning in public administration. A case study of phytosanitary inspection
Authors:   University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management, Pasieczny Jacek , Postuła Agnieszka ,   University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management, Rosiak Tomasz ,   University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The aim of the article is to depict the systemic nature of the conditions for learning processes in public administration organizations. The research problem undertaken by the authors is encapsulated in the question: What are the key conditions for the learning processes of public administration organizations? Design/methodology/approach: The text is based on qualitative research. Researchers based on 31 open interviews. The work was grounded in two principal theoretical frameworks: the action research methodology and the concept of the learning organization. Findings: Research has allowed for the identification of the key determinants of systemic learning within the public administration organization. Specifically, attention should be paid to: employee engagement, employee competencies, staff rotation in the HR area, as well as financial resources, employer branding, technical equipment, IT systems, and incentive systems. Research limitations/implications: Qualitative research faces limitations such as small sample size and lack of representativeness. Conducting a quantitative verification of the impact on the administrative organization of identified categories such as staff rotation, employee engagement, employee competences, and financial resources would be a natural extension of the conducted research. Practical implications: The research has identified areas of change that should be introduced in the analyzed organization to dynamize the learning process. The strong sense of mission among employees only partially balances some weaknesses of the organization. Social implications: The implemented solutions can lead to significant improvement in the learning processes within the analyzed organization. Relatively minor changes, such as in onboarding or motivation, can result in a substantial enhancement of functionality. Originality/value: The particular value of the text lies in depicting the systemic nature of the conditions influencing learning processes within a public organization. However, some of these conditions are of particular significance. Among such conditions are effective HR enabling the utilization of Public Service Motivation, as well as funding and resources. Keywords: Public Administration, learning organization, paradox, systemic nature. Category of the paper: Research paper.
Quality factors for internal communication in public administration
Authors:   Silesian University of Technology, Organization and management, Economics and Informatics Institute, Skotnicka-Zasadzień Bożena , Gembalska-Kwiecień Anna ,   Silesian University of Technology, Organization and Management, Economics and Informatics Institute
Published: October 2024

Purpose: Internal communication in municipal offices is an important factor that affects the quality of the services provided by this organisation. The article uses factor analysis to identify the quality factors of internal communication between front-office and back-office staff and, on this basis, identifies problems in this communication and also proposes improvement measures. Design/methodology/approach: The paper identifies latent factors of the quality of internal communication between front-office and back-office employees of a selected municipal office. The identified factors were used to assess the level of internal communication quality between front-office and back-office employees. Findings: Based on factor analysis, latent factors of the quality of internal communication between front-office and back-office employees were identified and, on this basis, the level of quality of internal communication between the surveyed municipal office employees was assessed and problems in this communication were identified. Research limitations/implications: The main limitation of the article is that it is based on one case of an organisation. Future research will need to be conducted in more organisations to find out whether the same result can be achieved. Practical implications: The research conducted identified three latent factors of the quality of internal communication between front-office and back-office staff in one municipal office. These factors include: cooperation between front-office and back-office staff, assurance and responsiveness. The identified factors were used to assess the level of quality of internal communication between front-office and back-office staff. The worst-rated factor is collaboration between the employees surveyed (2.26), better assurance (3.67), while responsiveness is the best (3.97). Originality/value: To date, the level of quality of internal communication between front-office and back-office employees has not been assessed in municipal offices. It is difficult to find research results in the system that are effective and effectively ensure the effectiveness of communication between front-office and back-office employees. Keywords: internal communication, service quality, front-office employees, back-office employees, municipal office. Category of the paper: case study.
Dimensions of sustainable fashion consumption. Scales construction based on the product life cycle
Authors:   Silesian University of Technology, Zdonek Iwona , kuczyńska Gabriela ,   Silesian University of Technology
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The aim of the article is to identify the factors determining the intention of purchasing sustainable fashion. The article answers three research questions:1) What observable variables can create dimensions of sustainable fashion consumption? 2) Are the created dimensions characterized by appropriate validity and reliability? 3) Which dimensions have the strongest impact on purchase intentions for a sustainable fashion? Design/methodology/approach: To achieve the aim of the article, literature and empirical research was conducted. Literature research was conducted based on the determinants of sustainable consumption of clothing products in connection with the life cycle of such product. Empirical research was conducted based on a survey on a sample of 270 respondents from Poland. The collected data was analysed using structural equation modelling (pls-SEM). Thus, the scales measuring the desired dimensions were validated. Additionally, a model was created which allowed us to find out what determines the intention of purchasing sustainable fashion. Findings: The created model indicates that the intentions to buy sustainable fashion are most strongly influenced by: a) the choice of second-hand clothing, b) the choice of sustainable producers, c) the choice of sustainable packaging, and d) the involvement in repairing clothes. A predictor that turned out to be statistically insignificant is the choice of sustainable fabrics. Practical implications: We consider our results regarding the validation of scales measuring dimensions of sustainable consumption of a clothing product to be important. The scales we proposed proved to be valid and reliable. Therefore, these scales may be useful for research on consumer maturity in the field of sustainable fashion. Originality/value: The originality of our work is a set of observable variables measuring the dimensions of sustainable consumption of a clothing product. The set of these variables can be used as a guide for consumers who want to make sustainable purchasing decisions regarding clothing products that are environmentally friendly and limit the exploitation of people in the fashion industry. Keywords: sustainable fashion, sustainable consumption, dimensions of sustainable consumption, scales validation, pls-SEM. Category of the paper: Research paper.
Generations and remote work – companies scope
Authors:   Warsaw University of Technology, Zelma Emil
Published: October 2024

Purpose: In recent years remote work has gained popularity due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which forced employers to implement a remote work; growing importance of digital technologies is also important. Therefore, author decided to check the entrepreneurs willingness to implement remote work, taking into account generational differences. Design/methodology/approach: In order to examine the problem, author conducted his own survey (survey at the sample of N = 132 entrepreneurs). The research method used is mainly a standardized survey conducted based on a questionnaire consisting of closed questions and a Likert scale. In addition, basic theoretical issues regarding remote work and differences between generations on the labor market were discussed. Findings: Studies allowed to learn about the feelings of entrepreneurs in relation to the performance of remote work by employees from various generations. Generally, it can be observed a general tendency: the younger employees, the greater the entrepreneurs' propensity to implement remote work. The research hypotheses will be explained thanks to the analysis of the results of the conducted own study. Research limitations/implications: The research presented in this article should be continued. In the following years, they can be enriched with research from the employees perspective, as well as to study the feelings of entrepreneurs regarding employees from the alpha generation. Originality/value: The author's own research enriches the literature by examining employers' attitudes regarding their approach to implementing remote work among employees representing different generations. The results of this research can be used both by employees (in order to learn what their potential employers feel about remote work), but also by managers/ entrepreneurs (knowledge from this research may be useful when managing an enterprise and making personnel decisions). Keywords: Employees, generation, remote work, home office. Category of the paper: Research paper, viewpoint.
GREEN CATALYSIS: INNOVATIONS AND APPLICATIONS IN SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY
Authors: K Devadasa , N.H Laxminarayana
Published: October 2024

Green catalysis represents a transformative approach to chemical processes, emphasizing sustainability, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. This paper explores the innovations and applications of green catalysis in the context of sustainable chemistry, highlighting its potential to minimize waste, reduce energy consumption, and eliminate the use of hazardous substances. Traditional catalysis often involves toxic or rare metals, posing significant environmental and economic challenges. Green catalysis, however, focuses on utilizing eco-friendly materials, such as biocatalysts, organocatalysts, and earth-abundant metals, to drive reactions that align with the principles of green chemistry.
The paper reviews recent advancements in catalytic systems, including heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts, and their applications in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, energy, and materials science. It also examines the role of green catalysis in renewable energy production, particularly in biomass conversion and the development of sustainable fuel cells. Innovations like photocatalysis and electrocatalysis are also explored for their potential in harnessing solar and electrical energy in chemical transformations.
Furthermore, the paper addresses the economic and regulatory factors influencing the adoption of green catalysis in industrial processes. By focusing on sustainable approaches, green catalysis not only contributes to reducing the chemical industry's environmental footprint but also opens new avenues for the development of cleaner, safer, and more efficient chemical processes. This research underscores the critical role of green catalysis in advancing global sustainability goals and highlights future directions for innovation in this rapidly evolving field.
THE ROLE OF THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT IN INDIA
Authors: Mahipal Naresh , Singh Anand Kumar
Published: October 2024

While women's contributions to the economy are increasingly recognized, significant challenges remain. Gender-based wage gaps, limited access to education and employment opportunities, and societal biases continue to hinder women's economic empowerment. Addressing these issues is essential for achieving gender equality and sustainable economic growth. Recognizing the economic value of women's work is crucial for promoting gender equality and fostering a more equitable society. By challenging traditional gender roles and valuing women's contributions to the economy, we can create a more inclusive and prosperous future for all. Traditionally, domestic labour has been primarily assigned to women, including cooking, tailoring, and other household tasks. Despite their significant contributions, these tasks are often undervalued due to their unpaid nature, leading to the exclusion of women from the official workforce. This has resulted in a persistent undervaluation of women's labour and their role in economic development.
NEGOTIATING DISHONOUR OF CHEQUE: MEDIATION STRATEGIES FOR CHEQUE DISPUTES
Authors: Acharya Ashutosh , Singh Anand Kumar
Published: October 2024

To mitigate the shortcomings of this system, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) was introduced as a method for resolving conflicts. ADR includes a range of methods, including conciliation, arbitration, negotiation, and court settlement. Because of its relative simplicity and procedural flexibility, mediation has become one of the most widely used and quickly expanding ADR technique. Parties in dispute may develop mutual trust and understanding in the cooperative atmosphere that mediation offers. With the help of a mediator, which is a neutral third party in the dispute, it turns an adversarial environment into a cooperative one where both parties strive towards a shared objective of settling their dispute without relinquishing goodwill or dignity. Parties are able to look at different possible outcomes during mediation, which helps them determine their core values and areas of interest.
AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF THE GLASS INDUSTRY'S CORE VALUES AND ITS IMPACT ON THE SAFETY OF WORKERS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE OF SAFETY TOOLS
Authors: Porwal Shalu
Published: October 2024

This research paper explored the need for safety measures and safety tools for worker's life balance from the perspective of glass industries core values. Safety plays a significant part in the balancing of workers' lives & safety tools are the weapons to win the hassle-free journey of production. The hassle-free workable area is the right of every worker, which enhances their life span and empowers them to be a part of qualitative products and services. Working people's worth and values represent industrial core values. These core values are the base of industrial goodwill, growth, and mouth-to-mouth brand promotion. Satisfied workers are themselves the conveyors of their industry's goodwill. They play that critical part that the poster, banner, brochure, or any other mode of brand promotion never played. As per the Cambridge Dictionary, “a core value is a value or belief that is more important than any other.” Industrial work with core values gives a sensible approach in terms of long-term success goals. The better the core values, the more chances you have to get success in the long term.
A STUDY ON THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE RETAILER TO ADOPT UPI PAYMENT SYSTEM
Authors: K.T. Nirmala Devi  , S. Vijayalakshmi
Published: October 2024

Smartphones and the internet have become necessities in the twenty-first century. Notably, technology-driven payment systems will be prevalent in the future; as such, UPI payment systems represent the next big thing in this field. The elements impacting retailer to acceptance or adoption of the UPI payments system are highlighted in this study. With the use of the Payment System, this study aims to investigate factors that may influence the retail sector to adopt UPI. Data collection was done by creating a questionnaire with Google Forms, which was then distributed to the intended respondents by email and WhatsApp. 50 replies were gathered and examined for this study. It is found that majority of retailer use UPI payment for useful transaction.
A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY ON MULTIPLE ATTACKS IN NAMED DATA NETWORK
Authors: A. Abdul Faiz  , Sheelaselvakumari N. A.
Published: October 2024

Named data network is a future architecture of internet, which acts as a data-centric model. The NDN designed as an alternative to the current IP (Internet Protocol) based architecture, which relies on addressing devices and routing packets between them. NDN, on the other hand, focuses on naming data rather than devices in the network. As like its popularity nature, NDN suffers from different types of security vulnerabilities such as are cache pollution attacks (PA), cache poisoning attack (CPA), interest flooding attack (IFA) and Distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks, which affects the data integrity, privacy, availability and confidentiality. These attacks made impacts on developing a security framework for NDN. This paper provides a review of existing solutions against the NDN vulnerabilities in detailed manner. This finally provides the complication and drawbacks of those existing solutions and thus helps to navigate to a future mechanism generation.
Compromisso social na rede de Atenção Psicossocial: relatos de experiência
Authors: Lemes Poliane Rogeria de Amorim , Guissi Elenir Pereira , Almeida Girlene Luzia de , Rodrigues Renata Vilela
Published: October 2024

Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar um relato descritivo das nossas experiências, aprendizagens, compreensão, crescimento acadêmico e pessoal proporcionados pelo estágio de psicologia no campo
Implementando a gestão de riscos à integridade em órgãos públicos – uma abordagem prática a partir de 2023
Authors: Kuniyoshi Cristina , Urbina Gustavo Henrique Meireles , Gunji Susana Maria Mazete
Published: October 2024

O presente artigo descreve a trajetória da Controladoria Geral do Estado de São Paulo (CGE-SP) para implementar a gestão de riscos à integridade nos órgãos e entidades da Administração Pública direta e autárquica. O projeto iniciou-se com a 1ª Pesquisa de Percepção sobre Integridade Pública, revelando que apenas 57% dos servidores conheciam o termo “Integridade Pública” e 39% afirmaram saber o que era gestão de riscos. Nesse cenário, foi lançado o Plano Anticorrupção, composto por mais de 80 medidas que serão implementadas até 2026, dentre as quais destacam-se o Decreto nº 67.683/2023, que instituiu o Plano Estadual de Promoção de Integridade e a Resolução CGE nº 04/2023, que estabeleceu as diretrizes e a operacionalização dos programas de integridade. Para garantir a elaboração dos programas, foram desenvolvidas algumas estratégias, como o faseamento das entregas em prazos intermediários, desde a instituição das Unidades de Gestão da Integridade até a publicação dos programas de integridade. A metodologia adotada para a elaboração do artigo foi o estudo de caso, tendo em vista a aplicação da metodologia de Gestão de Riscos baseada em normas internacionais, para que os órgãos e entidades pudessem implementar a gestão de riscos à integridade.
Equidade de gênero nas lideranças da Administração Pública brasileira como enfrentamento aos riscos à integridade: caminho para uma governança inclusiva e ética
Authors: Barros Marília Cristyne Souto Galvão , Contrera Renata Bueno
Published: October 2024

A partir da hipótese de que os riscos à integridade podem ser enfrentados a partir do desenvolvimento de políticas que promovam a diversidade de gênero nos espaços de liderança da Administração Pública brasileira, o presente artigo teve por objetivo analisar como a literatura vem abordando os efeitos das políticas de equidade de gênero em cargos de gestão da administração pública na promoção de instituições mais íntegras. A pesquisa bibliográfica e qualitativa foi realizada de forma transversal em bases de dados oficiais e repositórios de literatura acadêmica. Como resultado, identificou-se a escassez de pesquisas que relacionem a promoção de políticas de liderança feminina nas entidades da Administração Pública Brasileira como estratégia de enfrentamento aos riscos para a integridade, embora tenham sido identificadas evidências robustas e estudos relevantes que indiquem que a equidade de gênero em cargos de gestão da Administração Pública impactam positivamente não só no alcance de resultados mais eficazes, por meio de soluções inovadoras, eficientes e inclusivas, como também na credibilidade e redução de casos de corrupção, conforme observado em experiências de outros países.
Integridade e equidade na auditoria governamental: algumas reflexões
Authors: Kochi Patricia Yuri
Published: October 2024

A integridade tornou-se um tema de destaque na auditoria governamental, especialmente após a promulgação da Lei 12.846/2013, conhecida como Lei Anticorrupção. Mais recentemente, o Decreto 11.529/2023 instituiu, no âmbito do Poder Executivo Federal, o Sistema de Integridade, Transparência e Acesso à Informação da Administração Pública Federal (Sitai), ressaltando a importância da integridade para a sociedade. A integridade na administração pública está relacionada com transparência, compliance, governança e accountability. Assim como a integridade, a equidade também tem sido impulsionada por
movimentos internacionais, buscando corrigir desigualdades e promover justiça social. A equidade é um princípio fundamental para a formulação de políticas públicas. No entanto, ainda observamos a equidade ser pouco considerada em auditorias governamentais, apesar de a auditoria governamental ser essencial tanto na busca da integridade quanto da equidade. Este artigo propõe reflexões acerca da relação entre a integridade e a equidade no âmbito da auditoria governamental. Ao estudar os conceitos envolvidos, percebe-se uma sobreposição entre os dois, indicando que a incorporação da perspectiva de equidade nas auditorias favorece a integridade e vice-versa. Ambas são essenciais para garantir que as ações governamentais atendam ao interesse público e promovam uma sociedade mais justa e equânime.
The importance of Method 300 to improve the mathematical foundation of first-year STEM Brazilian undergraduates
Authors: Paulo Gilcilene Sanchez de , Dakuzaku Mateus Mitsuo Goto , Ortega Eliane Maria Vani
Published: October 2024

This research explores strategies to support first-year STEM Brazilian undergraduates in two programs, computer science and mathematics, through partnerships among faculty and student members and the implementation of an active methodology known as “Method 300” within an elementary mathematics course. The primary goal of these initiatives was to enhance the academic performance of freshmen. In Method 300, for students to benefit from grade improvements, they must assist each other, regularly attend team meetings, and commit to the activities that constitute the method. The method was implemented only during the first half of the course, fortunately it also implicated into the second part of the course, showing that a tenth of the students who performed poorly at the beginning achieved satisfactory and excellent performance in the last assessment, even though the content was more complex. According to the assessment system of the whole course, by monitoring students who initially had poor academic performance, it was found that half of them achieved satisfactory performance by the end of the course, which contributed to a final approval rate above 73% of all students. The condition of student heterogeneity is crucial for the effective application of Method 300; without it, this could become a potential limitation to its successful implementation. In addition to this strategy, the course was supported by voluntary extracurricular tutors, although these were underutilized by the freshmen, prompting us to consider new ways of providing support. These results suggest that future research in this field should focus on improving students’ academic performance by systematically replicating Method 300 in other courses for freshmen students.
Exploración de las investigaciones en contabilidad ambiental en las instituciones de educación superior de Medellín
Authors: Chamorro Gonzalez Candy , Parra Jaramillo Alejandro , Pérez Zuluaga Harol , Tamayo Úsuga Andrés
Published: October 2024

This article will present the theses related to socio-environmental accounting of the different IES of Medellín, to extract the key and substantial information from them, delimiting thematic areas and instruments, which allowed to have a database on the degree works related to socio-environmental accounting (CSA). The methodology applied to this work was quantitative based on the descriptive method, the technique used for the development of this research was bibliometrics. The results identified 34 theses and the most addressed CSA research topic were its theoretical aspects, in addition the most used collection instrument was the interview. It is concluded that socio-environmental accounting increasingly becomes one of the most relevant topics within the agendas and research groups of HEIs, it is recommended that future research expand the research area, which will allow tracking of more information.
Tipos de consumidores responsables: una perspectiva desde la teoría de la señalización
Authors: Arias Flórez Sergio
Published: October 2024

Contemporary societies need to develop awareness of lifestyles and consumption patterns and understand how they affect the environment, society, and their health in order to adapt to balanced and co-responsible ways of living. In order to contribute to this, this study seeks to relate the market signals of sustainable products to different types of responsible consumers. Initially, a literature review allowed the typification of consumers into three groups: integral, relative and accidental, and the identification of signals that communicate the sustainability of a company or a product. Consequently, data was collected from 160 consumers who were classified into each type using k-means clustering, while relating the most relevant signals to each. Each type of consumer is well-defined and has very different behaviours and values about sustainability from the others, perceives signals differently and pays attention to attributes that relate directly to their self-perception as a responsible consumer.
PENGARUH JUS MENTIMUN TERHADAP PENURUNAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA WANITA MENOPAUSE DENGAN HIPERTENSI DI WILAYAH KERJA UPT PUSKESMAS NEGERI BARU KABUPATEN WAY KANAN TAHUN 2023
Authors: Wiguna Lidia Lidia
Published: October 2024

Hipertensi merupakan masalah kesehatan yang perlu diperhatikan karena angka prevalensinya yang tinggi dan akibat jangka panjang yang ditimbulkannya. Kejadian hipertensi meningkat pada usia 40-60 tahun dan lebih banyak terjadi pada wanita. Mentimun (Cucumis sativus l) mengandung kalium, kalsium, dan magnesium yang bekerja berkebalikan dengan natrium yang mempunyai efek terhadap penurunan tekanan darah.. Tujuan penelitian diketahui pengaruh jus mentimun terhadap penurunan tekanan darah pada wanita menopause dengan hipertensi. Jenis penelitian kuantitatif rancangan penelitian quasy eksperimental desain Nonequivalent control group design. Populasi wanita menopause hipertensi sebanyak 48 responden dengan sampel sebanyak 30 orang dimana 15 orang kelompok intervensi dan 15 kelompok kontrol menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Pemberian jus mentimun pada responden sebanyak 250 cc (1 gelas) jus mentimun diberikan 2 kali sehari (pagi jam 07.00 WIB dan sore hari jam 17.00 WIB) selama 7 hari. Pengumpulan data menggunakan lember observasi, analisis univariat dan bivariat (uji t). Hasil penelitian : didapatkan bahwa tekanan darah sistole setelah diberikan intervensi adalah 129,8 mmHg mengalami penurunan sebesar 20,6 mmHg, dan tekanan darah diastole setelah diberikan intervensi adalah 82,6 mmHg mengalami penurunan sebesar 10,6 mmHg. Sedangkan tekanan darah sistole setelah pada kelompok kontrol adalah 138,3 mmHg mengalami penurunan sebesar 10,9 mmHg dan tekanan darah diastole setelah pada kelompok kontrol adalah 85,3 mmHg mengalami penurunan sebesar 7,4 mmHg. Ada pengaruh jus mentimun terhadap penurunan tekanan darah pada wanita menopause dengan hipertensi dengan nilai p-value 0,000 0,005. Saran bagi wanita menopause dapat menjadikan pengalaman dalam mengontrol tekanan darah dengan mengkonsumsi jus mentimun
Evaluation of Academic Enhancement Program for Low-Income Students in Rural Malaysia
Authors:   Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Pulau Pinang (PERDA), Ahmad Siti Rozaini , Samsudin Mazliyaton ,   Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Pulau Pinang (PERDA), Adenan Farzli ,   Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Kedah (KEDA), Zulkifli Muhamad Fikhri ,   Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Kedah (KEDA), Rahmawati Etti ,   Universitas Sumatera Utara, Hakim Suhaimi Ahmad Iqbal ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA
Published: October 2024

Malaysia National Science, Technology and Innovation policy 2021-2023highlighted thatScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education plays an important role for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Many countries are now keen on integrating STEM into TVET education to maintain competitiveness and prepare the workforce to be more effective and productive in the knowledge-based economy. Penang Regional Development Authority (PERDA) initiated the B40@PERDA Academic Enhancement Programme to enhance the academic performance of primary and secondary school students from the B40 group, focusing on critical subjects.The study aims to evaluate the program's effectiveness and gauge student and teacher satisfaction. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected via questionnaires from students and teachers at various educational institutions. Respondents were randomly selected to ensure accurate representation. Analysis results showed that more than 95% of primary school students achieved the minimum proficiency level in EMAS with a minimum of 10% reaching the highest proficiency. For secondary school students, at least 50% attained at least a C grade in EMAS and 45.77% did so in Elective Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Additional Mathematics). This study concluded that the B40@PERDA programme significantly improves EMAS proficiency among rural students and helps reduce dropout rates in these subjects. Furthermore, this programme is crucial for fulfilling the minimum requirements for TVET. By enhancing proficiency in critical subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, the B40@PERDA Programme ensures that students are better prepared for TVET pathways, ultimately contributing to their future career opportunities and the development of skilled labor in the region.
Impact Evaluation of SDG-Driven Solutions: An Analysis of Economic-Social-Environment Solutions and Return on Value (ROV)
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puteh Fadilah , Wan Puspa Melati ,   Taylor's University Malaysia, Ali Affezah ,   Taylor's University Malaysia, Tuan Ismail Tuan Nooriani ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA
Published: October 2024

The 17 Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs) initiatives have widely been implemented at both local and national levels throughout Malaysia. At local level, the impact evaluation of these initiatives is required to be carried out to validate its effectiveness of these community-based projects (CBPs) for their beneficiaries. In 2023, Selangor, the sole state in the Central two region, underwent impact evaluations for 19 community-based projects (CBPs) funded and monitored by the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia - Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG). Employing a mixed-method approach integrating qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the evaluations drew data from project documents (including proposal, monthly and final reports), focus group discussion (FGDs) and site visit observation. Findings gathered from solution providers, project beneficiaries and evaluators observation were triangulated to provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of the solution projects based on the three dimensions namely i) Economic-Social-Environment (Ec-S-Ev) Solutions, ii) Return on Value (ROV) Dimension, as well as iii) Impact Evaluation (IE) on 6 domains. The domains include Deep (Personal), Clear (Skills), Wide (Network), High (System), SDGs, and Gender. In the analysis of (Ec-S-Ev) solution, this paper emphasis on income generation which showcases the significant need for economic empowerment and promoting sustainable livelihoods to tackle poverty, especially urban poverty. Finding highlights 18 projects focused on providing economic solution through CBPs and two dimensions namely Deep, and Clear recorded high mean scores than the other four dimensions measured in this impact evaluation exercise. This research contributes to the field of project impact evaluation and provides valuable insights for practitioners, policymakers, and organizations striving to create sustainable development and uplift communities in Malaysia and beyond.
Comparative Evaluation of Socioscientific Issues in Secondary Physics Curriculum and Textbooks
Authors: Bezen Sevim
Published: October 2024

Socioscientific issues (SSI) provide an essential framework for understanding and managing the effects of scientific research and technological developments in physics on society. In this study, it was aimed to comparatively evaluate the secondary physics curriculum (9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades) published in 2018 in Turkey and the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th-grade physics textbooks approved by the Ministry of National Education within the framework of this curriculum in terms of SSI. A qualitative research method was utilised in the study. The study's data source comprised a secondary physics curriculum and textbooks. The research data were analysed using document analysis. As a result of the study, it was determined that only 14 out of 213 objectives in the secondary physics curriculum contained SSI content. It was determined that the grade level with the most socioscientific content was 9 and then 12. In the study, as a result of the comparative analysis of the secondary physics curriculum and physics textbooks, it was determined that there was no equivalent for an outcome in the 9th-grade physics textbook that included SSI content in the curriculum. In this context, this study determined that the current education reform is incompletely reflected in the textbooks. Based on this, it can be suggested that the secondary physics course curriculum updated in 2024 is aimed to present a curriculum that includes objectives that will support students to understand the social, environmental and ethical dimensions of scientific knowledge, to increase the SSI content in the curriculum and to enrich physics textbooks with examples and activities with SSI content in line with the curriculum.
ANÁLISE DA ASSISTÊNCIA PRÉ-NATAL E PUERPÉRIO NO ÂMBITO DA ATENÇÃO BÁSICA NO ESTADO DO PARÁ
Authors: Pereira Helena Correia , Rodrigues Diego Pereira , Cunha Carlos Leonardo Figueiredo , Alves Valdecyr Herdy , Calandrini Tatiana do Socorro dos Santos , Santos Márcia Vieira dos , Silva Brenda Caroline Martins da
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: analisar a assistência ao pré-natal e ao puerpério do estado do Pará a partir de dados do 3º ciclo da avaliação externa durante os anos de 2017 e 2018. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo avaliativo descritivo e transversal. A pesquisa utilizou dados providos pelo Programa de Melhoria do Acesso e da Qualidade da Atenção Básica do Ministério da Saúde, que realiza avaliações do desempenho dos serviços instaurados na atenção básica em caráter nacional. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio de estatística descritiva. Todas as análises foram feitas no software IBM SPSS Statistics, versão 20.0. Resultados: Foram avaliadas 1.147 equipes de atenção básica distribuídas em 130 municípios do estado do Pará, destas 1.146 (99,9%) realizam consulta de pré-natal, 1115 (97,3%) apresentaram documento de comprovação da consulta, 1129 (98,5%) das equipes utilizam a caderneta da gestante para o acompanhamento das gestantes e 1.001 (87,3%) dessas possuem a cópia/espelho das cadernetas das gestantes. Conclusão: a assistência ao pré-natal e puerpério no estado do Pará está difundida pelos seus diferentes municípios, entretanto demonstra fragilidades dentro do atendimento desde a estrutura de profissionais e acesso a serviços em horários especiais de acordo com a necessidade das gestantes até articulação com diferentes níveis de cuidado, sendo objetivo de assegurar o desenvolvimento gestacional e garantir o parto seguro prejudicado.
An interoperable and standardized protocol for reporting systematic conservation planning projects
Authors: Jung Martin , Adams Vanessa , Alagador Diogo André , Álvarez-Romero Jorge Gabriel , Araujo Miguel , Arponen Anni , Beger Maria , Beher Jutta , Carvalho Silvia , Giakoumi Sylvaine , Hanson Jeffrey , Hermoso Virgilio , Jantke Kerstin , Kujala Heini , McGowan Jennifer , Metaxas Anna , O'Connor Louise , Salgado-Rojas Jose , Schuster Richard , Smith Robert J. , Visconti Piero
Published: October 2024

Systematic conservation planning (SCP) is an operational and scientific framework that assists in deciding where, how and when to implement conservation intervention, given known constraints and preferential weights. Studies using SCP approaches have proliferated due to their immediate relevance for applied conservation. For example, they can help identify cost-effective opportunities for expanding areas under conservation management to achieve high-level policy goals such as those of the Global Biodiversity Framework. Yet SCP can be conducted in various ways and results can vary depending on problem formulation, parameterizations, contexts and prioritization approaches. There is a need to facilitate comparison of SCP studies to understand key criteria and assumptions made in the planning process. Here, we propose a standardized reporting protocol for SCP that is readily applicable across study aims, realms, and spatial scales. The new Overview and Design Protocol for Systematic Conservation Planning (ODPSCP) describes the key steps from the design to the computational stages of SCP. It enables researchers, scientific editors, and decision- and policymakers to assess the scope and comprehensiveness of SCP exercises. To facilitate uptake and ease of reporting, the protocol is openly available through an interactive web interface and will be further enhanced in the future following methodological advancements in conservation planning. We encourage the conservation community to adopt the reporting protocol to promote transparency and reproducibility, better reporting as well as facilitate peer review and independent evaluation.
How “diagnostic” criteria interact to shape synesthetic behavior: the role of self-report and test-retest consistency in synesthesia research.
Authors: Root Nicholas , Chkhaidze Ana , Melero Helena , Sidoroff-Dorso Anton , Volberg Gregor , Zhang Yijia , Rouw Romke
Published: October 2024

In the past few decades, researchers have established synesthesia as a genuine phenomenon, identified its characteristics (in particular, its automatic, specific and consistent nature), and developed “gold standard” inclusion criteria for research: synesthetes are participants that self-report synesthetic experiences and have consistent (beyond a “cutoff” score) inducer-to-concurrent pairings. While this approach has significantly advanced scientific progress, it can confuse interpretation of research findings due to its inherent circularity: consistency will always appear to be a defining characteristic of synesthesia so long as it is also an inclusion criterion for synesthesia studies. Here, we aim to clarify the relationship between self-report and consistency in “diagnosing” synesthesia. In four experiments, we find that: (1) the optimal consistency cutoff score differs across languages; (2) self-reported synesthetes that “fail” consistency tests can still behave like synesthetes – to our knowledge the first objective evidence that “inconsistent synesthesia” is a genuine phenomenon; (3) Using self-report as the sole inclusion criterion does not significantly change the effect size of two measures of synesthetic behavior (the synesthetic Stroop and synesthetic color Palette); and (4) Consistency influences Stroop effect size in self-reported synesthetes only, but influences the Palette in both synesthetes and non-synesthete controls. We conclude that (in certain cases) self-report alone is a sufficient diagnostic criterion for synesthesia, and that synesthesia studies can increase explanatory power by using raw consistency scores as a covariate in analyses, rather than as an inclusion criterion.
Serial Dependence in Perception of Temporal Dynamics
Authors: Li Baolin , Wang Biyao , ZAIDEL ADAM
Published: October 2024

Perception of a current stimulus is influenced by one’s immediately preceding sensory experience. This phenomenon, termed “serial dependence”, affects perception of tempo, for a series of equispaced beeps or flashes. However, it is unknown whether serial dependence affects perception of more complex temporal dynamics, such as changing (accelerating/ decelerating) tempo. Here, we tested the influence of serial dependence on perception of changes in tempo. In Experiment 1, participants were asked to classify whether visual or auditory stimulus rhythms (tested in separate blocks) had “accelerating” or “decelerating” tempo. In Experiment 2, the visual and auditory rhythms were interleaved to investigate serial dependencies across modalities. Current decisions were attracted toward previous choices, but only in the uni-modal conditions (when the previous and current trials were from the same modality, seen in both Experiments 1 and 2, for both vision and audition). Surprisingly, in the cross-modal conditions (of Experiment 2), the opposite – a repulsive effect of previous choices – was observed. Besides the effects of previous choices, previous stimuli (tempo changes in the previous trial) also influenced current decisions – exerting a repulsive effect in the uni-modal conditions (for both modalities in Experiment 2, and auditory, but not visual, in Experiment 1) – which was notably absent in the cross-modal conditions. Repulsive effects of previous choices from a different modality, in contrast to attractive choice effects within the same modality, suggests that changing modalities triggers choice switching. These results, along with the lack of influence of previous stimuli cross-modally, suggest that modality consistency is an important factor for serial dependence in the perception of rhythm.
Review of microwave spectral filters realized with microcomb based photonic transversal filters
Authors: Moss David
Published: October 2024

Integrated Kerr microcombs are emerging as a powerful tool as sources of multiple wavelength channels for photonic RF and microwave signal processing mainly in the context of transversal filters. They offer a compact device footprint, very high versatility, large numbers of wavelengths, and wide Nyquist bands. Here, we review recent progress on Kerr microcomb-based photonic RF and microwave reconfigurable filters, based both on transversal filter methods and on RF to optical bandwidth scaling. We compare and contrast results achieved with wide comb spacing combs (200GHz) with more finely spaced (49GHz) microcombs. The strong potential of optical micro-combs for RF photonics applications in terms of functions and integrability is also discussed. Index Terms—Microwave photonics, micro-ring resonators.