bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
BICHO CIGARREIRO O/KETICUS GEYERI (BERG, 1877) (LEPIDOPTERA:PSYCHIDAE): DANOS E CONTROLE NA CULTURA DE CITROS
Authors: Scarpellini J.R. , Santos J.C.C. dos
Published: February 2025

RESUMO Com a ocorrência do bicho cigarreiro Oiketicus geyeri, como praga de citros, na região de Bebedouro, SP, foram instalados ensaios, em safras agrícolas subsequentes (92 e 93), -com o objetivo de comparar a ação do inseticida biológico Bacillus thuringiensis (Agree) ao químico, no caso o Methidathion (Supracid 400 PM e Supracid 400 CE), muito utilizado em citros, sobre as populações desse inseto, na Fazenda São Paulo, município de Viradouro (SP). O cultivar utilizado foi 'Hamlin', com 4 anos (lQ ano) e 5 anos (2Q ano) de idade. A pulverização foi feita com motobomba (120 L de capacidade) munido de pistola com bico D6 e pressão de 300 lb/p9l2, utilizando-se volume de calda de 10 litros por planta. O B. thuringiensis foi utilizado nas doses de 40, 50 e 60 g p.c./100 L, o Methidathion CE a 100 mL p.c./100 L e Methidathion PM a 100 g p.c./100 L, comparados à testemunha, no primeiro ano; sendo no segundo ano, suprimida a dose de 40 g p.c./ 100 L de B. thuringiensis, acrescentando-se uma dose mais baixa de Methidathion (Supracid 400 CE a 75 mL p.c./100 L). Contou-se o número de indivíduos (lagartas) em 25 frutos e 10 ramos previamente marcados antes da pulverização e repetiu-se aconu, igem aos 5, lOe 15 dias após a pulverização (primeiro ano) e prévia, 5, 9, 14, 20e 27 dias após a pulverização (segundo ano). Concluiu-seque quanto menor o tamanho dos frutos à época do surgimento da praga, maiores serão os danos ocasionados aos frutos. Verificou-se queB. thuringiensis (50 e 60 g p.c./ 100 L), Methidathion CE (100 mL p.c./100 L) e Methidathion PM (100 g p.c./100 L) foram estatisticamente semelhantes nas avaliações realizadas, no primeiro ano, bem como mostraram bons percentuais de eficiência. No segundo ano observou-se resultados semelhantes, sendo o Methidathion CE a 75 mL p.c./100 L, pouco eficiente.
MONOECOCESTUS JACOBI SP. N. (CESTODA: ANOPLOCEPHALIDAE) PARASITE OF CAPYBARA HYDROCHOERUS HYDROCHAERIS LINNAEUS, 1766 (RODENTIA: HYDROCHOERIDAE) FROM THE REGION OF "BANHADO DO TAIM", STATE OF RIO GRANDE DO SUL, BRAZIL
Authors: Sinkoc A.L. , Müller G. , Brum J.G.W.
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT Manaecacestus jacabi sp. n. is described as a parasite of the small intestine of capybara (Hydrochaerus hydrochaeris) from the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The new species most closely resembles M. hagmani, M. macrabursatum and M. minar. It differs from South American species of the genus in the size of strobila, opening of the genital atria, disposition of testes and size of proglottides.
Challenges related to worker characteristics in the workplace for people with mental illness, as rated by employees with and without mental illness
Authors: Michael Danielle Mary , Wright Jonathan James
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Research on the workplace accommodation of people with a mental illness, considering their needs,abilities, and the required work competencies, is limited. Perceptions of which worker characteristics limit the abilities ofthose with mental illness in the workplace may influence both the understanding of accommodations required in termsof the work as well as the capabilities of these employees. This study, conducted in South Africa, aimed to determinehow employees with and without a mental illness, employed in different work sectors, rated the likelihood that workercharacteristics present a challenge in the workplace for people with mental illness.Method: A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional design was used. An online questionnaire was completed by 271participants with a mental illness and 455 without a mental illness. Participants were employed in the public, business,retail, manufacturing, and construction sectors. The impacts of work sector, gender and age were examined.Results: There was a significant difference (p<0.05) for all 38 worker characteristics in the ratings between participantswith and without mental illness. Work sector, age and gender contributed to this difference: Ratings only differedsignificantly in the construction sector on 19 characteristics, for the age group 35-46 years on 16 characteristics, and formales on 5 characteristics.Conclusion: People who do not have a mental illness rate the challenge presented by worker characteristics inthose with mental illness differently from people who do have a mental illness. This may impact perceptions of workaccommodations required.
Wheelchair prescription after spinal cord injury: satisfaction and functional mobility
Authors: Wolf Nadine , Maseko Lebogang , De Witt Patricia , Franzsen Denise
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Globally, rehabilitation services aim to address activity limitations and participation restrictions for those withmobility issues. Therefore, the prescription of wheelchairs is integral to the work of rehabilitation professionals, particularlyoccupational therapists. The dearth of research in South Africa necessitated this study into wheelchair prescription,satisfaction with and the functional mobility in the prescribed wheelchairs for individuals with spinal cord injury.Method: A cross sectional, descriptive, non-experimental research design was used to collect data from 40 participantsusing a demographic questionnaire, the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST) 2.0and Wheelchair Users Functional Assessment (WUFA). The data were analysed descriptively to determine the satisfactionwith and the functional mobility in the wheelchair as well as the association between these variables. The influence ofinvolvement in the prescription of the wheelchair, the type of wheelchair prescribed on satisfaction and the functionalmobility in the wheelchair were also considered.Results: Of the 40 participants, 34 (85%) were prescribed rigid-frame wheelchairs and only six participants (15%) receivedfolding frame wheelchairs. Over 87.98% of the participants had a high level of satisfaction with their prescribed wheelchairand 84.82% reported being functionally mobile in their wheelchairs. High involvement in the prescription of the wheelchairresulted in higher scores for both satisfaction and functional mobility.Conclusion: This study concluded that a rigid-frame wheelchair facilitated functional mobility in individuals with SCIin the South African context. The greater the involvement of participants in the wheelchair prescription process, thehigher their satisfaction with their wheelchair and functional mobility, indicating the importance of client-centerednessin wheelchair prescription in occupational therapy.
Dentist responsibilities for emergencies
Authors: Govan Punkaj
Published: February 2025

A revealing measure of a dentist’s level of care and commitment to patients’ needs can be found in the way they deal with emergencies. A dentist must care for regular patients and respond to their emergencies, either personally or through a roster of cooperating dentists. Patients requesting emergency treatment are, at best, being inconvenienced and, at worst, may be in severe pain or distress. It usually arises when a practitioner is called out from his or her residence after normal practice hours, or a hospital, to render emergency treatment. It can also happen if the practitioner operates more than one practice and attends each practice for certain hours or days of the week, effective emergency arrangements have to be made for patients during times when the practitioner is not attending to the practice or when not staffed.
Tissue Fixation - 10% formalin samples v1
Authors: Ambli Dalmo Roy
Published: February 2025

Tissue Fixation - 10% formalin samples
Exploring self-regulated learning strategies to enhance English speaking skills among EFL students
Authors: Ni'mah Ulin , Nasihah Mutiatun , Munfaati Farid
Published: February 2025

The idea of self-regulation derived from educational psychology has recently increased researchers’ interest in second language learning. Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) is crucial since it empowers language learners to take ownership of their studies. The present study examined the students’ SRL strategies to improve their speaking skills. It involved ninety English as a Foreign Language (EFL) university students majoring in non-English departments. An explanatory sequential mixed-method approach was employed to get an in-depth understanding of this study. The quantitative phase identified the correlation between SRL and students’ speaking skills while the qualitative phase explored the implementation of SRL in improving students’ speaking skills. In obtaining the data, a self-regulated learning questionnaire adapted from Zimmerman and Schunk (1998) and open-ended interview guidelines were used to figure out the objectives of this study. The quantitative results revealed a positive correlation between the students’ SRL strategy and speaking skills, suggesting that students with higher self-regulated learning are inclined to have better speaking abilities. In addition, the qualitative findings indicated that to elevate their speaking skills, the students employed the three phases of SRL including forethought, performance or volitional control, and self-reflection along with the use of several online platforms to support their learning process. These findings offer valuable insights into the importance of self-regulated learning to enhance EFL students’ speaking skills, fostering both academic development and practical communication competence.
Factors affecting teacher feedback on writing achievement, self-efficacy, and self-regulation in EFL context
Authors: Wardana I Ketut , Wiryadi Joni Dewa Ayu Ari , Arsana Anak Agung Putu
Published: February 2025

This research aimed to determine the effectiveness of TCF (Teacher Corrective Feedback) in enhancing participants' English paragraph writing skills, assess its impact on their self-efficacy and regulation, and explain the factors influencing its effectiveness. Using purposive sampling, 180 students from six junior high schools were recruited as participants. A mixed-method design was employed to process quantitative data from tests and questionnaires that were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired-sample t-tests, and correlation analysis. Meanwhile, qualitative data were taken from semi-structured interviews and examined through thematic analysis. The findings indicate that TCF significantly developed participants' English writing skills, with a notable increase from a pre-test mean score of 49.13 ("poor") to a post-test mean score of 78.09 ("good"). Feedback also enhanced participants' self-efficacy from 2.85 ("moderate") to 3.88 ("high"). Paired-sample t-test results show that feedback had a significant effect on writing skills, with a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000 0.05 and a strong effect size (Cohen's d = 2.692). Pearson correlation tests revealed significant correlations between self-efficacy and writing achievement (Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.038 0.05) and between self-regulation and writing skills (Sig. of 0.07 0.05 and r = 0.200 0.155). The success of TCF relies on individual factors like student readiness, self-awareness, knowledge, and learning goals, as well as external factors such as teacher influence, peer dynamics, and the school environment. These findings indicate that long-term, adaptive feedback strategies are crucial for maximizing the effectiveness of feedback in enhancing students' English writing abilities.
Identifying listening and speaking difficulties: Bangladesh higher education students’ perspectives
Authors: Shahid Tanzila , Kabilan Muhammad Kamarul
Published: February 2025

The importance of communication skills, particularly listening and speaking, is undeniable in today's world. However, studies have reported various difficulties with these skills in the context of higher education in Bangladesh, especially in the arts faculty. The underlying causes and challenges, particularly in higher education settings, remain under-researched. This study aims to address this gap by investigating the listening and speaking needs of higher education students in an arts faculty department. A case study approach was employed, utilizing open-ended items, in-depth interviews, diagnostic tests, and document analysis. The findings revealed that students face challenges in areas such as pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and fluency, with nervousness, lack of confidence, and hesitation acting as significant barriers to skill development. Furthermore, there was a clear imbalance between students' needs and the content of course syllabi and examination systems. The study suggests enhancing Hutchinson and Waters's (1987) learning needs approach to better align with national development policies in countries where English is a second or foreign language. These findings highlight the need for curriculum reforms and more targeted instructional strategies that address students' real-world listening and speaking needs, ultimately fostering more effective communication skills in higher education contexts.
Deciphering the Mechanism of Action Cosmos caudatus Compounds Against Breast Neoplasm: A Combination of Pharmacological Networking and Molecular Docking Approach with Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Hendrarti Wahyu , Umar Abdul Halim , Syahruni Reny , Rafi Mohamad , Kusuma Wisnu Ananta
Published: February 2025

Cosmos caudatus is a widely used traditional medicinal plant in Indonesia for cancer treatment. However, the mechanism of action of plants in treating breast neoplasms remains unclear. Thus, the active ingredients of C. caudatus and possible molecular pathways against breast neoplasms were investigated using pharmacological networks. The active compounds were screened using Lipinski and ADME parameters. Targets for the compounds were obtained using SwissTargetPrediction. Target diseases were identified using the Therapeutic Target Database, whereas disease pathways were analyzed using the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes. Network pharmacology was constructed using Cytoscape. Protein-protein interactions were constructed using STRING. Gene ontology and KEGG were analyzed using DAVID. Molecular docking confirmed that the compounds and targets exhibited the best interactions. The compounds, targets, and pathways with the highest degrees in the breast neoplasm network were eriodictyol, ABCC1, and signal transduction, respectively. EGFR is the key target of PPIs. GO enrichment in BP, MF, CC, and KEGG regulated NF-KB transcription factor activity, chromatin, transcription coactivator binding, and pathways in cancer, respectively. Molecular docking with the best score on interaction 5-O-methylvisammioside-SLC2A1 (PDB ID: 6THA) (–10.3 kcal mol–1). The compound 5-O-methylvisammioside may have pharmacological activity in breast cancer through signal transduction pathways.
Restoration of MRI Images Based on Multi-Task Learning
Authors:   Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology named after Academician M. F. Reshetnev, Krasnoyarsk, 660000, Russian Federation, Favorskaya M. N. , Nishchhal N. ,   Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology named after Academician M. F. Reshetnev, Krasnoyarsk, 660000, Russian Federation
Published: February 2025

The restoration process of MRI images of a patient's abdominal region is considered based on multi-task learning, includ­ing the creation of super-resolution images and noise reduction using deep learning methods. An improved RIRGAN model is proposed by adding a noise reduction module that compensates for additive noise and nonlinear noise. The proposed multi-task model called MT-RIRGAN is trained using a complex loss function consisting of pixel loss, perceptual loss, adversarial loss, and total variation loss. Experiments demonstrate good recovery results of MRI images while preserving the original visual structures important from the point of view of medical diagnostics.
A Method for Implementing Address Translation Unit for Use in Solid-State Drive Controllers
Authors:   Kraftway Corporation PLC JSC, Moscow, 129626, Russian Federation,, Lyubavin K. D. , Telpukhov D. V. ,   AlphaCHIP LLC, Zelenograd, Moscow, 124498, Russian Federation
Published: February 2025

The paper proposes a method for implementing the translation of logical addresses of host requests of stored data into physical addresses of data located in an array of non-volatile NAND Flash memory. The main limitations of working with NAND Flash memory are described, and a set of mechanisms for solving the problem of address translation is proposed. Additionally, optimization methods of the translation table cells are described to achieve high optimization of interaction with the memory buffer allocated for storing the address translation table. The proposed methods and the described features can be used in the development of address translation units of modern high-performance solid-state drive (SSD) controllers with high logical capacity.
Study of Neural Network Robustness in the Task of Pattern Recognition
Authors:   Moscow Technical University of Communication and Informatics, Kharrasov K. R. , Moseva M. S. ,   Moscow Technical University of Communication and Informatics, Gorodnichev M. G. ,   Moscow Technical University of Communication and Informatics
Published: February 2025

The problem of stable pattern recognition in an image is considered. Types and types of attacks on machine learning systems and methods of defense against them are discussed. An experiment with the application of the described approach of robust image recognition to adversarial attacks is carried out and the reliability of conventional and robust neural network classifiers is compared on the basis of the resulting metrics.
Teaching Information Overload: Learnings from a Student-led Perspective
Authors:   Deakin University, Bellucci Emilia , Suri Harsh ,   Deakin University
Published: February 2025

Information overload is a common phenomenon experienced by IS professionals. An important and complex challenge for educators is building graduate capacity for dealing with information overload. This paper presents a five-week teaching program that tailors content and assessments for students to experience information overload and reflect on their coping strategies. Insights from an analysis of 109 student reflections confirmed this teaching program helps students develop and improve their information overload management skills. The paper concludes with a teaching and assessment guide for creating a similar teaching program that uniquely integrates the explicit instruction of stress-coping strategies.
Extracting Long-Period Love Waves (>40 s) from Ambient Noise Using A Selection Stacking Method
Authors: Xie Jinyun , Yang Yingjie , Luo Yinhe , Xie Yanan , Li Zhengyang
Published: February 2025

Currently, Rayleigh and Love waves extracted from ambient noise are widely used to constrain isotropic shear-wave velocities and radial anisotropy of the lithosphere in ambient noise tomography. However, retrieving Love-wave signals with periods longer than 40 or 50 s from ambient noise data remains a challenge. In this study, we report that reliable Love waves with periods of 40–80 s can be successfully retrieved from ambient noise using a root mean square ratio selection stacking (RMSR_SS) method. We further demonstrate that these broadband Love-wave signals, retrieved from approximately two years of ambient noise data, can be used to constrain phase velocity maps. The extraction of long-period Love waves from ambient noise provides supplementary data for the study of radial anisotropy in the lithosphere or asthenosphere.
Pengembangan Media Canva Berbasis TikTok dalam Pembelajaran Teks Prosedur untuk Siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama
Authors: Dhewi Asy Syifa , Fujiastuti Ariesty
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pengembangan, kelayakan, dan menerapkan (implementasi) media Canva berbasis TikTok dalam pembelajaran teks prosedur kelas VII di SMP Negeri 1 Liwa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah pengembangan atau R&D dengan menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE milik Dick dan Carry (1996) dan memiliki 5 langkah, yakni Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation. Subjek coba pada penelitian ini dilakukan oleh ahli media, ahli materi, ahli pengajaran, serta pengguna media yang merupakan siswa kelas VII di SMP Negeri 1 Liwa. Teknik dan instrumen pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara dan observasi. Sementara itu, teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah teknik analisis data kuantitatif-deskriptif. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa media pembelajaran yang telah dikembangkan termasuk dalam kategori “Sangat Layak”. Adapun nilai rata-rata yang diperoleh dalam media pengembangan ini sebesar 92,4. Skor tersebut didapatkan dari ahli media sebesar 82,2 poin; dari ahli materi sebesar 95 poin; dari ahli pengajaran sebesar 100 poin. Skor dari peserta didik sebesar 79,73 dan termasuk dalam kategori “Layak”.
Tren Penelitian Kesehatan Mental Remaja: Analisis Bibliometrik dalam Satu Dekade Terakhir
Authors: Wahhaj Ikhsan Sirojul , Anwar Rully Khairul , Winoto Yunus
Published: February 2025

Kesehatan mental remaja merupakan topik yang populer dalam lingkup penelitian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bibliometrik guna meninjau berbagai literatur terkait topik kesehatan mental remaja dalam satu dekade terakhir berdasarkan data dari Scopus. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisis bibliometrik deskriptif. Hasil dari penelitian ini berfokus pada analisis bibliometrik dari 4 poin utama: 1) Jurnal, penulis, dan afiliasi paling banyak publikasi kesehatan mental remaja; 2) Tren publikasi kesehatan mental remaja dari waktu ke waktu; 3) Negara paling aktif mempublikasikan kesehatan mental remaja; 4) Tren topik kesehatan mental remaja berdasarkan kata kunci. Analisis bibliometrik menunjukkan bahwa jurnal paling banyak publikasi adalah Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and All sebanyak 97 artikel. Penulis dengan publikasi terbanyak yaitu McNicholas F sebanyak 51 artikel. Afiliasi dengan jumlah publikasi terbanyak adalah University College London sebanyak 274 artikel. Sejak 2017 hingga 2024 penelitian kesehatan mental remaja selalu meningkat dan tahun 2024 adalah tahun terbanyak publikasi artikel jurnal sebanyak 697 artikel. United Kingdom menjadi negara paling aktif dalam publikasi penelitian kesehatan mental remaja sebanyak 4.554 artikel dengan penulis dari negara yang sama dalam satu artikel. Topik kesehatan mental remaja memiliki tren yang sangat beragam, dengan banyak isu terkait yang masih minim penelitian. Hal ini membuka peluang untuk menjadi area penelitian baru yang dapat dieksplorasi.
Peran Teknologi Informasi dalam Revolusi Digital Konseling dan Dampaknya terhadap Praktik Bimbingan Konseling
Authors: Chintyasari Reysya
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini menganalisis peran teknologi informasi dalam meningkatkan layanan bimbingan dan konseling di era digital. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa teknologi seperti aplikasi digital dan platform daring mampu meningkatkan aksesibilitas, fleksibilitas, dan keterlibatan klien, serta memungkinkan konselor menjangkau lebih banyak individu tanpa batasan geografis. Namun, tantangan seperti kurangnya pelatihan, keterbatasan infrastruktur, dan isu etika masih menjadi kendala. Oleh karena itu, integrasi teknologi dalam konseling merupakan kebutuhan mendesak untuk meningkatkan efektivitas layanan. Diperlukan pelatihan intensif bagi konselor, peningkatan infrastruktur, serta kebijakan yang menjamin keamanan data klien. Implikasi praktis dari rekomendasi ini mencakup pengembangan keterampilan digital konselor, pembaruan kurikulum pendidikan, serta investasi dalam platform digital yang aman dan mudah diakses guna menciptakan layanan konseling yang lebih adaptif dan inklusif di era digital.
Analysis of Behaviorism Theory: Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning in Changing Students' Truancy Behavior
Authors: Abadi Dinda Putri , Ramli M. , Wahyuni Fitri
Published: February 2025

This article examines the application of Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning theories in behaviorism to modify students' truancy behavior at school. In the era of industrial revolution 4.0, students' active participation is essential to achieve optimal educational goals. Consistent student attendance will help them receive knowledge and form a strong character, while truant behavior will hinder academic and personal development. This research is a literature review that analyzes and summarizes relevant research and theories to gain an in-depth understanding of the topic. Classical Conditioning creates a positive relationship between class attendance and a pleasant experience. Operant Conditioning uses both positive and negative reinforcement, such as providing rewards for consistent attendance and consequences for non-attendance. The implementation of these two approaches in schools shows positive results, increasing attendance and reducing truancy. Thus, this theory provides practical solutions for educators to create an environment that supports positive behavior. This article is expected to provide insight into effective strategies in modifying student behavior.
Enhancing Student Performance Prediction in e-Learning Ecosystems Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors:   TIMS Laboratory, Faculty of sciences Tetouan, Abdelmalek Essaadi University Morocco, Morocco, Habti Fatima Ezzahraa EL
Published: February 2025

Accurately predicting student performance in e-learning environments is a significant challenge that is essential for personalizing education and enhancing learning outcomes. This study examines the effectiveness of machine learning techniques in forecasting learner success within e-learning ecosystems, using the Open University Learning Analytics Dataset (OULAD). We conducted a comparative analysis of four machine learning algorithms—Random Forest, Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA)—employing comprehensive data pre-processing and feature engineering methods. The Random Forest algorithm outperformed the others, achieving a 91% accuracy rate in classifying student outcomes into “Distinction,” “Pass,” and “Fail” categories. Despite this high accuracy, differentiating between certain performance classes, especially “Distinction” and “Fail,” remained challenging, highlighting the complexity of student performance metrics in online learning contexts. These results demonstrate the potential of machine learning, particularly the Random Forest algorithm, as a valuable tool for enhancing predictive analytics in e-learning systems. The study contributes to the optimization of educational technologies by indicating that refined predictive models can lead to more effective, data-driven interventions and personalized learning pathways.
An IT career choice model
Authors: Calitz Andre , Cullen Margaret , Twani Malibongwe
Published: February 2025

Research focusing on students’ Information Technology (IT) career choices shows that their decisions were influenced by factors, such as exposure to programming concepts at school level, culture, parents, teachers and role models. Theories relating to career choice have focused on individual characteristics and their environment. In South Africa however, there have been limited studies investigating the factors influencing students’ IT career decisions, specifically choosing study programmes in Computer Science (CS), Information Systems (IS) and IT. The aim of this study was to evaluate a proposed IT career choices model. A questionnaire was developed and distributed amongst CS/IS/IT first-year students at the Nelson Mandela University in South Africa and 205 students completed the survey. The data were statistically analysed, including Exploratory Factor Analysis. The study highlighted that students with high academic confidence and exposure to programming concepts at an early age, chose an IT career. The study further showed  statistical differences between students speaking different home languages and genders in their perceptions about the IT industry and choosing an IT career. The main contribution of the study is the evaluation of a proposed IT Career Choice Model, based on existing theories, literature and the statistical results obtained from the study.
The Effectiveness of Fraction Boards in Helping Concrete-Thinking Students Internalize the Concepts of Fractions
Authors: Saleh Muhamad , Irianto Ansari Bansu , Murni  , Yeni Manovri , Abubakar  , Isa Muhammad , Roslina
Published: February 2025

The final year of research aims to investigate the effectiveness of chocolateshaped fraction boards in helping students internalize the concepts of fractions
and correct procedures for performing fraction operations (addition and
subtraction). The research design is descriptive qualitative. Thirty-five fourth
graders at SD Negeri 8 Banda Aceh were involved as research participants. The
data were collected through observations during the learning sessions. The results
showed that the chocolate-shaped fraction boards are effective in helping the
students perform fraction operations accurately, such as identifying equivalent
fractions, equalizing the denominators of two simple fractions, and adding and
subtracting simple fractions.
Stress in the Preschool Profession: Action Research
Authors: Jukić Tonća , Tomić Kaselj Iskra
Published: February 2025

Stress has become an integral part of modern humans’ busy lives. One
of the professions in which stress is highly prevalent is that of a preschool teacher.
Therefore, action research was conducted in a higher education context aimed at
reducing preschool teacher stress. After one month of introducing changes that
met teachers’ interests and needs and realizing their baseline values, teacher stress
was reduced. Moreover, the research produced multiple benefits on both the
personal and professional levels. The paper points to the need to organize a
motivating pedagogical environment in higher education, which will make positive
changes in students’ lives and in their professional development.
Efeito da vegetação no microclima urbano
Authors: De Almeida Marco Antonio Milazzo , Lomardo Louise Land Bittencourt
Published: February 2025

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar a influência da vegetação em uma rua do Rio de Janeiro, em um bairro consolidado, avaliando o impacto de diferentes cenários na temperatura e umidade relativa do ar, utilizando simulações computacionais com o software ENVI-met 5 e a linguagem Python. Foram comparados a situação existente da rua no ano de 2018, com sete diferentes cenários hipotéticos, utilizando duas espécies de vegetação arbórea, coberturas e fachadas verdes. Verificou-se que: [1] nas condições climáticas adotadas, as diferenças entre os cenários foram pequenas; [2] a adoção de diferentes espécies arbóreas e a variação da sua quantidade não promoveu resultados médios significativos; [3] a partir das características morfológicas da Rua Fernando Osório, o uso de fachadas verdes obteve as menores temperaturas e as maiores umidades relativas do ar médias e pontuais entre os cenários; [4] para alcançar bons níveis higrotérmicos nas ruas dos centros urbanos consolidados, garantindo a sustentabilidade e eficiência geral do sistema, podem ser adotadas soluções combinadas das diferentes aplicações de vegetação.
Rapport de la table ronde : Discussion sur la mpox en RDC et considérations en sciences sociales pour la réponse opérationnelle
Authors: Hrynick Tabitha , Schmidt-Sane Megan
Published: February 2025

Le 28 mai 2024, la Plateforme Social Science in Humanitarian Action (SSHAP) a organisé une table ronde sur la flambée épidémique de mpox (anciennement appelée variole du singe) qui se propage en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) depuis début 2023. L’objectif était d’évaluer la situation actuelle, en mettant l’accent sur les connaissances en sciences sociales afin d’éclairer la communication des risques et l’engagement communautaire (CREC) adaptéss au contexte, ainsi que les réponses opérationnelles plus larges.
Rapport de la table ronde : Préparation et riposte contre les épidémies au Sénégal
Authors: Sow Khoudia , Boyon Mariam
Published: February 2025

Le 8 décembre 2023, la SSHAP a organisé une table ronde sur la recherche en sciences sociales dans le cadre de la préparation et de la riposte contre les épidémies au Sénégal. L’évènement a été organisé à Dakar par le Centre Régional de Recherche et de Formation à la Prise en charge Clinique de Fann (CRCF) du Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire (CHNU), et le Centre des Opérations d’Urgence Sanitaire (COUS). Il a eu lieu au sein du Conseil national de lutte contre le SIDA. Les objectifs étaient les suivants :

Partager des informations stratégiques issues principalement de la recherche en sciences sociales avec les divers acteurs impliqués dans la préparation et la riposte contre les épidémies ;
Aider les acteurs à mettre en place des interventions ciblées et appropriées contre les épidémies futures ; et
Mettre en évidence le rôle que les chercheurs en sciences sociales peuvent jouer dans la préparation et la riposte contre les épidémies.

Ce rapport présente une synthèse des considérations issues de la table ronde. Il comprend également des informations générales sur le système de préparation et d’intervention en cas d’épidémie au Sénégal ainsi que sur les défis auxquels le système est confronté. Ces informations supplémentaires sont basées sur l’examen d’articles scientifiques et de divers documents relatifs à la santé publique et aux sciences sociales issus de la recherche et d’autres institutions.
PHENOLOGY AND POPULATION DYNAMICS OF SOME SCYMNUS KUGELANN SPECIES (COLEOPTERA COCCINELLIDAE) IN CITRUS ORCHARDS WITH DIFFERENT MANAGEMENT IN SICILY (ITALY)
Authors: BELLA SALVATORE , BAVIERA COSIMO , CATANIA ROBERTO
Published: February 2025

Surveys on Scymninae (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae) in two citrus orchards in Sicily (Italy) with different management (organic vs integrated management) were carried out for three years (2017-2020). The phenology and population dynamics of species belonging to the genus Scymnus Kugelann are reported. The following eight species were studied: Scymnus apetzi Mulsant, 1846, Scymnus interruptus (Goeze, 1777), Scymnus laetificus Weise, 1879, Scymnus marginalis Rossi, 1794, Scymnus nubilus (Mulsant, 1850), Scymnus rubromaculatus (Goeze, 1777), and Scymnus subvillosus (Goeze, 1777) all aphidophagous, and Scymnus marinus Mulsant, 1850 coccidophagous. Overall, 2,477 specimens of Scymnus were collected over three years in the two sites. Of these, 63.9% were aphidophagous, while 36.1% were coccidophagous. A total of 920 specimens (7 species) were found in the organic orchard, dominated by aphidophagous species (99.1%,), with only 0.8% of the coccidophagous S. marinus. A different situation occurred at the integrated orchard, where 1,557 specimens were collected. Of them, 43% belonged to the aphidophagous species, and 56.9% to S. marinus. Key Words: Coccinellidae, Scymnus phenology, natural enemies, Citrus orchard, Sicily.
NEW RECORDS OF DOLICHOPODIDAE (DIPTERA) FROM THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN CAUCASUS
Authors: GRICHANOV IGOR YA. , VOLFOV BORIS I.
Published: February 2025

During the recent years, several surveys were conducted by the Kuban’ State University (Krasnodar), All-Russian Institute of Plant Protection (St. Petersburg), Institute of Cytology and Genetics SB RAS (Novosibirsk) and Zoological Museum of Moscow State University (Moscow) in the Central and Eastern Caucasus, mainly in the Russian Republics of Dagestan and Karachay-Cherkessia. In all, 50 Dolichopodidae species were collected and identified, including 18 species new for Dagestan, 16 for Karachay-Cherkessia, three for Stavropol Krai, one for Georgia and one species new for South Ossetia. Rhaphium antennatum (Carlier, 1835) and Thrypticus politus Negrobov, 1967 are found in the Caucasus for the first time. Dolichopus armeniacus Stackelberg, 1926 is found in Russia for the first time. Most of the collected species are widespread across southern band of the Palaearctic Region. Checklists for the dolichopodid fauna of Dagestan and Karachay-Cherkessia are compiled. Key Words: long-legged flies, fauna, Dagestan, Karachay-Cherkessia, Stavropol, Georgia, South Ossetia, new records, checklist
Investigación científica en la formación médica de pregrado en países emergentes: retos y posibles soluciones
Authors: Calisaya Madariaga Irving Gabriel , Bustamante Campos Oscar Omar
Published: February 2025

The significance of scientific research in Medicine lies in its ability to develop critical thinking through the review of existing literature, thereby allowing us to make better decisions in clinical practice. It's important to note that constant change and progress are integral to the medical field, so developing research skills during undergraduate education to practice evidence-based medicine (EBM) will keep future healthcare professionals at the forefront of the latest medical advancements. This will ultimately lead to higher quality patient care and treatment, and will enable us to engage in translational medical research, where future professionals translate lab research into actual clinical practice.
Fungal Meningoencephalitis Masquerading as Metabolic Encephalopathy: A Case Report in a 65-Year-Old Geriatric Patient
Authors: Kurniawati Nita , Erwin Ferdinand
Published: February 2025

Highlight:

A geriatric patient may present with subtle or nonspecific symptoms of meningoencephalitis, such as confusion, altered mental status, or lethargy, rather than classic signs like fever and neck stiffness.
Negative CSF cultures of fungal infection should not delay the initiation of antifungal therapy.

 
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Infectious pathogens or autoimmune disorders can cause meningoencephalitis. Symptoms include headache, fever, altered mental status, seizure, or neurological deficits. Symptoms frequently manifest atypically in the elderly, which can result in delayed treatment. This case emphasizes how important it is to consider meningoencephalitis in elderly patients with altered consciousness, even without typical signs of it. Case: A 65-year-old female with a history of recurrent hyponatremia and hypokalemia arrived at the emergency room with sudden loss of consciousness, vomiting, and behavioral changes that persisted for a week. The neurological examination and brain CT scan revealed no abnormalities. Severe electrolyte imbalances prompted the initial diagnosis of metabolic encephalopathy. Following progressive electrolyte correction, the patient’s mental condition improved. On the second day, she had generalized seizures and developed right-sided hemiparesis. An MRI of the head with contrast showed thicker dura mater and leptomeningeal enhancement in both hemispheres, indicating meningoencephalitis. Ceftriaxone and dexamethasone were administered intravenously, along with levetiracetam, to treat seizures. The next day, cerebrospinal fluid analysis showed Candida spores, but cultures were negative. Intravenous fluconazole was then added to the therapy. Throughout her two-week stay, the patient’s neurological condition improved consistently. Conclusion:Fungal causes should be considered in cases with unclear meningoencephalitis in the elderly, even if fever or meningeal signs are not present. Although CSF culture continues to be the gold standard for diagnosing fungal CNS infection, negative results should not delay the start of antifungal therapy. Early initiation of targeted antimicrobial therapy is crucial for successful results in these cases.
Microanatomical and Biochemical Influences of Lycopene on The Renal Status in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Wistar Rats
Authors: Arayombo Babatunde Elijah  , Solomon Bolade Arayombo
Published: February 2025

Highlights:1. The histoarchitecture of the kidney revealed significant derangements in the renal tissue, such as widening of the urinary space and loss or effacement of podocytes and mesangial cells, which were restored to near normal in the treated groups. 2. The biochemical parameters such as blood glucose, insulin, and antioxidant levels in this study were observed to be altered in the diabetic groups, but with administration of the intervening agent, these biochemical parameters were normalized. 3. The intervening agent was found to be a better prophylactic than curative therapy.
 
Abstract
Introduction: Chronic hyperglycemia is pathognomonic of diabetes mellitus; however, this is not responsible for many of the morbidities. Blood glucose is fairly readily regulated by drugs; however, this is not inhibiting the long-term complications despite euglycemic control, there is still damage in virtually every organ system. Hence, this study evaluated the beneficial effect or otherwise of lycopene on the histoarchitectural and biochemical layout of the kidney in diabetic wistar rats. Objective: To assess the histoarchitecture and biochemical parameters  of the kidney of diabetic Wistar rats after intervention with lycopene as well as to determine whether lycopene is more efficacious as curative than prophylactic agent. Materials and Method: The rats were grouped into five sects (a, b, c, d, and e) of six animals per group. Group a is the normal control that was given 2ml/kg/day of citrate buffer per oral for 30 days. Group b was given 60mg /kg of streptozotocin. Group c was treated with lycopene 20mg/kg/day p.o for 30 days after diabetes induction. Group d is the group that was pretreated with lycopene 20mg/kg/day orally for 30 days. Group e was treated with Insulin 5 IU/kg for 30 days after diabetes induction. The rats were sacrificed under ketamine anaesthesia at the end of the experiment. Result: The histological outline of the kidney revealed significant widening of the urinary space in the untreated diabetic group (b) and the test groups (c and d) when compared with the normal control group (a). It was observed that  the blood glucose levels in the test groups significantly reduced in value (p<0.05) below diabetic range. There was significantly higher level (p<0.05) of antioxidants in the curative than the prophylactic group, Conclusion: This study showed that lycopene conferred better ameliorative effect when used prophylactically than curatively.
Albumin Levels before Therapy and Clinicopathological Parameters of Lung Cancer Patients
Authors: Erna Kusumawardhani  , Nor Fiayanti Hadiani
Published: February 2025

Highlights

A notable finding was the significant relationship between albumin levels and ECOG scores, emphasizing the potential of albumin as an indicator of functional status in lung cancer patients.
The research provided a comprehensive analysis of the correlation between albumin levels and various clinicopathological conditions.

 
Background: Serum albumin levels provide an objective measure of malnutrition. Albumin plays crucial roles in maintaining intravascular oncotic pressure, facilitating substance transport, and acting as a free radical scavenger. The progression of tumors, including lung cancer, is closely associated with malnutrition and cancer-related inflammation, which suppress albumin synthesis. Therefore, albumin can serve as a biomarker for assessing lung cancer progression. Low albumin levels are linked to poor prognosis. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between albumin levels and lung cancer. Material and Method: This study included 130 lung cancer patients who underwent albumin testing. A cross-sectional study was conducted using medical records of patients diagnosed with lung cancer from January 2023 to December 2023. Data were collected on various factors, including age, gender, smoking status, cancer history, clinical symptoms, histopathological type, cancer stage, EGFR mutation status, ECOG score, clinical pleural effusion, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and Body Mass Index (BMI). Result: The study sample was predominantly male (71.5%), aged over 50 years (76.9%), and active smokers (34.6%). Common symptoms included cough (83.8%) and shortness of breath (72.3%), with pleural effusion present in 53.8%. The majority had a moderate VAS score (46.9%) and were classified as underweight based on BMI (54.6%). Most patients were at stage IVA (63.0%), had an ECOG score of 1 (43.8%), and were diagnosed with adenocarcinoma (73.8%). A significant relationship was found between ECOG scores and albumin levels, with 70.6% of hypoalbuminemic samples having an ECOG score of 3 (p < 0.005). Conclusion: A significant relationship was observed between albumin levels and ECOG scores in lung cancer patients.
PHYSICAL BEHAVIOURS IN ADOLESCENTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO OVERWEIGHT/OBESITY
Authors: Keya Rino Tryanto , Widjaja Nur Aisiyah , Noviyanti Tausiyah Rohmah , Alexander Yoppi Yeremia , Iitdrie Iitdrie , Hermanto Edi , Ardianah Eva , Bahmid Moh , Hanindita Meta Herdiana , Irawan Roedi
Published: February 2025

Physical behaviours research in adolescents is still limiting in regard of overweight/obesity. Physical behaviour according to World Health Organization Global School Student Health Survey (WHO-GSHS) had four components namely physical activity, active transportation, physical education and sedentary behaviour showed inconsistent results investigating the obesity/overweight epidemic. The objective of this study is to examine the physical behaviour and metabolic components in overweight/obese adolescents. A cross-sectional study was conducted from September to October 2019 involving healthy obese adolescents with overweight/obesity in Sidoarjo and Surabaya. The statistical analysis was test of normality for interval/ratio variables, descriptive, bivariate correlation and binary logistic regression. All the analysis were conducted using SPSS ver. 21 (IBM, US). A total of 109 subjects were recruited in this study, consisting of male (50.46%) and female (49.54%) adolescents. The mean age of the subjects were 15.13 + 1.46 years old. Adolescents with sufficient physical activity, physical transport, physical class and recommended screen time was 93.58%, 23.85%, 14.68% and 36.70% respectively. The overweight subjects were 63 (57.80%) and obesity was 46 (42.20%), and prevalent in male than female (65.22% vs. 34.78%, p=0.012). The prevalent of MetS was 53.21%, no significant difference of MetS distribution among male and female (p=0.506). Subjects with physically transport behaviour had lower risk of abdominal obesity by 0.266-times than subjects with physically immobile. Thus, physical behaviour score did not correlate with anthropometric parameters indicating to overweight/obesity and metabolic factors, but the component of physical behaviour, especially sedentary lifestyle correlated with anthropometric parameters and systolic blood pressure.