bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nurse-led interventions on physical activity, supportive care, self-esteem and need experiences among breast cancer survivors
Authors: Uma Murugan  , Vijayalakshmi Valveeman  , Jamuna Madhan  , Vinitha Wilson  , Jagadeswari Dhandapani  , Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran
Published: February 2025

Purpose: Breast cancer is a major health issue affecting millions globally, necessitating effective post-treatment care to address the diverse challenges of survivorship. The study explores the efficacy of nurse-led interventions in enhancing physical activity, supportive care, and self-esteem among breast cancer survivors, addressing the comprehensive needs that emerge post-treatment. Methods: Employing a mixed-method approach with an Explanatory Sequential design, this study first conducted a quasi-experimental assessment using pre-test and post-test measurements among 90 breast cancer survivors in Chennai. The interventions included structured physical activities and educational sessions on supportive care and confidence-building. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS, while qualitative data from semi-structured interviews were assessed through thematic content analysis. Results: Post-intervention results indicated a 50% increase in survivors meeting physical activity guidelines, a 42% decrease in reported supportive care needs, and a 57% improvement in self-esteem scores. Themes from qualitative analysis included "Emotional Reactions to Diagnosis," "Impact of the Illness," and "Support Received from the Family," highlighting the critical role of tailored interventions and emotional support in improving survivor outcomes. Conclusion: Nurse-led interventions have shown promising results in improving physical, emotional, and social well-being among breast cancer survivors. The study underscores the importance of incorporating structured, comprehensive care models in routine survivorship programs to enhance the quality of life for survivors.
The future of InsurTech: CRM as a catalyst for embedded insurance models
Authors: Julker Nain
Published: February 2025

The merger of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and insurance technology (InsurTech) creates revolutionary changes in the insurance sector by implementing embedded insurance programs. Embedded insurance models allow insurance products to appear without disruption on non-insurance platforms, including ride-sharing and e-commerce, offering improved accessibility and customer participation. This paper explores CRM functionality as the main component of embedded insurance while demonstrating API technology's characteristics in delivering immediate data exchanges and customized policy products.

This article examines the modern developments in CRM technologies and their probable impact on insurance distribution systems. Evaluating current industry adaptation integrates research concerning modern trends and technological development, demonstrating how CRM systems optimize insurance solutions through automated analytics-driven personalized services. Digital consumers have developed new requirements that force insurers to adopt transformed service methods centered on user-friendliness and operational agility.

The discussion demonstrates how CRM-based embedded insurance creates refined transactions while enhancing the evaluation of policy risks and building stronger relationships between insurers and policyholders. The ability of CRM to handle customer data and to improve user interactions with third-party tools stands as an essential element for creating the following generation of insurance solutions within the InsurTech domain.

The article offers predictions about CRM's potential in embedded insurance to guide insurance firms that want to expand and strengthen their customer relationships through technological advancements. CRM-driven innovations will transform customer insurance relationships through simplified interfaces and streamlined processes that mirror people's existing digital behavior.
Bridging Borders: International business strategies for harmonizing sustainability in the oil and gas industry
Authors: Veronica Nipaa  , Stephen Boansi  , Chukwuka Junior Akibor  , Moyosoreoluwa Bakare-Bolaji  , Vincentia Eshun
Published: February 2025

The ecological traits of the oil and gas industry are not homogeneous with the different regulatory frameworks, different expectations from stakeholders and technological differences in various areas. This review examines international business strategies addressed to these challenges and proposes mechanisms to facilitate international collaboration and sustainable development. Technology transfer, stakeholder engagement, and standardised sustainability metrics are key strategies identified for better accountability of best practices. The study highlights the critical importance of public-private partnerships and financial instruments like green bonds in overcoming the challenges of de-carbonizing our economy. Furthermore, it examines the extent to which renewable energy integration into operational strategies brings about synergy with global sustainability goals, especially the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This research analyzes 16 case studies from different regional contexts to provide actionable insights about policy alignment, innovation promotion, and the creation of frameworks for multi-stakeholder collaboration. To make global sustainability efforts uniform and reflect the regulatory space discrepancies, the proposed strategic framework advocates for resource allocation equity, advocates the use of new technology, and harnesses the existing technology. With a focus on providing a helpful resource for policymakers, industry practitioners, and other stakeholders in their work to balance a progressive environmental stewardship approach with healthy economic growth and ecological preservation, this work is an invaluable commodity.
Vehicle air conditioning system (HVAC): Design, functionality and efficiency improvements
Authors: SRINIVASA K
Published: February 2025

The vehicle air conditioning system, commonly referred to as Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), is an essential component of modern automobiles, providing thermal comfort, air quality control, and defogging capabilities. With growing concerns over energy efficiency and environmental impact, advancements in vehicle HVAC technology have become increasingly significant. This paper explores the design, functionality, and recent innovations in vehicle HVAC systems, emphasizing improvements in thermal management, refrigerant selection, and energy-efficient components. The integration of advanced sensors, intelligent climate control algorithms, and hybrid-electric HVAC systems is analyzed for their role in enhancing overall system performance. Furthermore, the study evaluates alternative cooling technologies, including thermoelectric cooling, desiccant-based dehumidification, and energy recovery systems, aimed at minimizing energy consumption while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The paper also discusses regulatory considerations, challenges in implementing sustainable HVAC solutions, and future research directions in the pursuit of environmentally friendly and high-performance vehicle climate control systems.
Applications of nanorobotics in medical and industrial automation
Authors: Rajesh S. R
Published: February 2025

Nanorobotics is an emerging interdisciplinary field that combines nanotechnology, robotics, and biomedical engineering to develop microscopic robotic systems capable of performing precise and controlled operations at the nanoscale. This paper explores the diverse applications of nanorobots in medicine, particularly in targeted drug delivery, minimally invasive surgeries, and early disease detection, highlighting their potential to enhance treatment efficacy while reducing side effects. Additionally, the role of nanorobotics in industrial automation is examined, focusing on their contributions to precision manufacturing, material manipulation, and quality control in nanofabrication processes. A comparative analysis is conducted to evaluate advancements in nanorobotic design, functionality, and integration with artificial intelligence for autonomous decision-making. The study also identifies key challenges, including fabrication complexities, energy efficiency, control mechanisms, and biocompatibility concerns, which must be addressed for widespread adoption. Figures, tables, and bar charts are utilized to present data on current developments, technological barriers, and projected future trends. Finally, the paper discusses emerging opportunities in nanorobotics, emphasizing its transformative potential in medicine, industry, and beyond.
Effect of catalyst composition on the hydrogenation efficiency and product yield in the catalytic degradation of polyethylene terephthalate
Authors: Faith Osaretin Osabuohien
Published: February 2025

The catalytic degradation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) represents a promising strategy to mitigate environmental pollution and enhance the circular economy. This systematic review critically examined the effect of catalyst composition on hydrogenation efficiency and product yield in the catalytic degradation of PET. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The review addressed four key research questions: (1) how different catalyst compositions influenced hydrogenation efficiency, (2) the identification of the optimal catalyst formulation that maximized product yield while minimizing by-product formation, (3) the analysis of reaction kinetics and mechanistic pathways, and (4) the comparative evaluation of catalytic systems for sustainable PET recycling and upcycling.
The findings indicated that catalyst composition significantly affected reaction outcomes. Bimetallic catalysts, particularly those combining palladium with nickel (Pd–Ni) or ruthenium with nickel (Ru–Ni), demonstrated superior performance with conversion efficiencies reaching up to 95% and product yields as high as 90% compared to their monometallic counterparts (Guo et al., 2024; Stadler et al., 2019). Kinetic studies revealed that catalysts with well-dispersed active sites reduced activation energies, thereby enhancing hydrogenation rates. Moreover, the integration of nanocatalytic systems contributed to improved catalyst performance and energy efficiency.
Financial controllership in the digital age: Leveraging technology for enhanced decision-making and governance
Authors: Agboola Apooyin
Published: February 2025

The role of financial controllership has evolved significantly with the rise of digital technologies. In the digital age, financial controllers are leveraging advanced tools and platforms to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and enhance governance processes. This transformation is driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), blockchain, and cloud computing, which enable real-time financial data analysis, automated reporting, and increased transparency. Financial controllers can now analyze vast amounts of financial data with greater speed and accuracy, improving their ability to predict future trends, assess risks, and make informed strategic decisions. In addition to improved decision-making, technology has also enhanced governance by ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and providing secure, auditable financial records. Automation of routine tasks such as reconciliation, reporting, and forecasting not only reduces human error but also frees up valuable time for controllers to focus on higher-value activities. As a result, controllers can play a more strategic role within organizations, acting as advisors to senior management on financial matters rather than just gatekeepers of financial data. This paper examines the impact of digital technologies on financial controllership, highlighting the opportunities, challenges, and best practices for leveraging technology to drive better governance, improve decision-making, and ensure long-term financial success.
Buttressing the power of entity relationships model in database structure and information visualization: Insights from the Technology Association of Georgia’s Digital Health Ecosystem
Authors: Olu James Mbanugo  , Andrea Taylor  , Sweta Sneha
Published: February 2025

The state of Georgia, with a population exceeding 10.7 million, is recognized for its robust economy, affordable living standards, and strong commitment to education. Ranked as the 11th fastest-growing state in the United States, Georgia is home to 18 Fortune® 500 and 32 Fortune® 1000 headquarters, housing some of the most innovative healthcare technology companies. As part of its mission to support economic growth and digital transformation, the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), through its subsidiary, the TAG Digital Health Society, established the TAG Digital Health Ecosystem. This initiative serves as a centralized hub for digital health companies, fostering industry collaboration and innovation. However, the sheer volume of data required to maintain such a platform presents significant challenges in database structuring, data integrity, and information visibility. This study explores how the Entity-Relationship (ER) model can strengthen database structures and optimize information visualization for large-scale digital health platforms. By implementing an ER model, the TAG Digital Health Ecosystem ensures seamless data integration, efficient retrieval, and enhanced user experience for key stakeholders, including potential investors, healthcare providers, digital health companies, job seekers, and researchers. The ER model's ability to define clear relationships among entities enhances the system's navigability, reducing redundancy and improving data accessibility. Moreover, this research highlights best practices in ER modeling, emphasizing its role in improving decision-making, fostering industry partnerships, and supporting Georgia’s growing digital health sector. The findings underscore the importance of structured database frameworks in creating scalable and sustainable digital health infrastructures, ensuring long-term impact and usability.
La focalizzazione sulla forma nell’apprendimento e nell’insegnamento delle lingue straniere
Aspetti linguistici, psicolinguistici e glottodidattici
Authors: Della Putta Paolo , Ghia Elisa
Published: February 2025

The current volume explores the key construct of Focus on Form (FonF) and its practical applications to a variety of second language teaching and learning contexts. FonF is a type of cognitive process occurring during the reception or delivery of a linguistic message, in which the smooth flow of discourse is disrupted by a momentary attention to its form. In L2 learning settings, this can be prompted by the deliberate attention to specific language aspects driven by a language instructor or more competent user, or by comprehension problems experienced by learners during interaction. FonF has been shown to have a powerful impact on L2 development, and has been studied especially within interactionist and usage-based approaches to Second Language Acquisition. Given its cognitive nature, it is linked to the notions of attention and noticing, and has been widely studied in both classroom and naturalistic L2 learning settings also in relation to the related processes of Focus on Meaning (FonM) and Focus on Forms (FonFs). The book is divided into four chapters, which move from a theoretical definition of FonF to examples of its emergence and use in formal and less formal L2 English and L2 Italian learning settings. In these terms, the volume aims to stimulate both academic and pedagogical reflection among teachers, students and applied linguists. The first chapter provides a background to FonF by describing the characteristics of L2 input and the key cognitive constructs of selective attention, noticing and memory. Chapter 2 outlines a brief history of FonF within the cognitive-interactionist and usage-based perspectives, followed by its conceptualization in the foreign language teaching field. Chapter 3 describes the continuum from FonM to FonF up to the explicit practice of FonFs, each one having different applications and pedagogical potential. Such potential is clearly illustrated in Chapter 4, which shows concrete examples in L2 English and L2 Italian teaching and learning practices, useful for both learners and teacher reflection.
1 • La focalizzazione sulla forma: premesse linguistiche e psicolinguistiche
Authors: Della Putta Paolo , Ghia Elisa
Published: February 2025

Lo studio della focalizzazione sulla forma non può prescindere da una disamina di alcuni costrutti chiave nella linguistica acquisizionale, che riguardano in particolare le caratteristiche quantitative e qualitative dell’input che un apprendente riceve e i processi cognitivi che queste caratteristiche possono favorire. In particolare, si esploreranno i concetti di percezione, attenzione, memoria, consapevolezza e noticing.
4 • Focalizzare la forma oggi: sfide e risorse
Authors: Della Putta Paolo , Ghia Elisa
Published: February 2025

Ideare e attuare una glottodidattica a focalizzazione mista, che dà prevalenza al Focus on Meaning e al Focus on Form non è cosa semplice. In questo capitolo analizziamo alcune esperienze pedagogiche in cui è stata documentata l’alternanza delle tre focalizzazioni, sia per l’italiano L2 sia per l’inglese L2/LS. Queste esperienze ci danno la possibilità di concludere il libro con una riflessione sull’importanza della formazione dei docenti.
Introducción histórica a las cofradías sufíes de Bilād Šinqīṭ (Mauritania)
Authors: Ould Mohamed Baba Ahmed Salem
Published: February 2025

El sufismo es un fenómeno religioso y social que ha existido desde hacía siglos en el mundo islámico en general y en el Magreb en particular. Mauritania ha conocido este fenómeno desde el siglo XVIII, según las fuentes, aunque es muy probable que existiera con anterioridad. El objetivo de este trabajo es ofrecer un panorama de las cofradías sufíes mauritanas patiendo de los datos disponibles en las fuentes que han tratado el tema. Además de listar las principales cofradías y sus šayj, se mencionan las principales obras de taṣawwuf escritas por dichos šayj. Entre las conclusiones, se puede destacar la convivencia entre las zāwiyas sufíes y las escuelas tradicionales llamadas maḥaḍras cuyos maestros son ulemas. Este hecho da origen a algunas de las características específicas de estas zāwiyas.
Features of the 'Text Production Proficiency' in The Arabic Linguistic Heritage
Authors: Alyatimi Abdurahman , Alfraidi Tareq
Published: February 2025

This study aims to clarify the notion of 'text production proficiency' and its significance in facilitating recipients' comprehension. It aligns with contemporary textual standards while also highlighting its adherence to the principles outlined in the Arabic linguistic heritage. Moreover, it demonstrates that the term proficiency', despite its modern usage, has been indicated in the heritage of Arabic linguistics through various synonyms and diverse methods, all of which contribute to the overall concept of 'text production proficiency'.
As a result, the research has identified four criteria essential for achieving textual proficiency: grammatical, lexical, semantic, and phonetic. These criteria validate that Classical Arabic scholars have mentioned this concept across all Arabic arts. Furthermore, the findings suggest that what modern linguists have stated is an extension of the work of their predecessors, emphasizing the unity of Arabic sciences (classical and modern). The interconnectedness and overlap of these sciences contribute to the attainment of text proficiency. It is worth noting the recent efforts of text linguists in accurately codifying and refining the terminology.
El Código de Estatuto Personal de Arabia Saudí
Authors: Ruiz de Almodóvar Caridad
Published: February 2025

Breve estudio del código de estatuto personal de Arabia Saudí y su traducción del árabe al español. Este código fue promulgado por la ley 73 del 06-septiembre-1443/09-marzo-2022 y publicado el 15-septiembre-1443/18-marzo-2022. Su nombre es Niẓām al-ajwāl al-šajṣiyya (Reglamento del estatuto personal) con lo que se diferencia de la mayoría de sus homólogos en los demás países árabes que se títulan qānūn (código). Con este reglamento Arabia Saudí puso fin a la singularidad de ser el único Estado árabe en el que nunca se había promulgado un código de la familia propio. Aunque apenas ha introducido innovaciones respecto al derecho islámico, sin embargo, en la definición del matrimonio proporciona un gran avance, hasta ahora únicamente se establece en el código marroquí, igualando a los cónyuges al estipular que corresponde a ambos proteger a la familia y también es de los pocos que especifican la posibilidad de utilizar las pruebas de ADN para de establecer la filiación.
Trabajos publicados e inéditos del arabista Carlos Quirós (1884-1960)
Authors: Achmal Mohamed Bilal
Published: February 2025

El arabista Carlos Quirós Rodríguez (1884-1960) fue un traductor e investigador. Varios trabajos publicados de su autoría lo demuestran. Sin embargo, hay otros trabajos suyos que todavía siguen inéditos y hasta desconocidos en su legado depositado en la Biblioteca de la Universidad de Oviedo. La mayoría de los mismos son traducciones de textos sobre diferentes áreas del saber humano, entre traducciones completas o parciales, concluidas o meros proyectos dejados a posibles circunstancias favorables. El objetivo principal de este trabajo es aportar datos y dar información sobre estas traducciones realizadas desde el árabe al castellano o viceversa y que no llegaron a publicarse por varios motivos personales o ajenos. En este contexto, intentaremos elaborar una lista preliminar de las mismas y reseñarlas en la medida de lo posible, siempre y cuando los datos disponibles a nuestro alcance nos lo permiten. Asimismo, comentaremos las traducciones publicadas y aludimos a las que lo hayan sido, pero que hayan permanecido desapercibidas. De esta manera, creemos que sea posible evaluar el talento traductor del mencionado arabista y comprender mejor su aportación al arabismo español contemporáneo.
Resiliencia y adaptación de los Maṣmūda a un clima desafiante: el caso del Sūs al-Aqṣà
Authors: Patarnello Claudia
Published: February 2025

La región meridional del Sūs al-Aqṣà, que engloba importantes enclaves como Māssa, Tārūdant o Iŷlī, es descrita en las fuentes árabes medievales como una zona próspera en cultivos y recursos. Este artículo se propone explorar cómo esta riqueza se desarrolla en un entorno climático desafiante. Para ello, se analizará el clima histórico de la región, dentro del fenómeno conocido con el apodo de “Anomalía Climática Medieval”, y su relación con la producción agrícola. A través de ello, se verá cómo sus cultivos, basados principalmente en cereales, están sometidos a los cambios de las fluctuaciones oceánicas, que traen consigo las posibles lluvias de las cuales depende la producción cerealística. Se abordarán otros factores climáticos, como las nevadas y la aridez, que también impactan en la región. Se destacarán los esfuerzos de los habitantes del Sūs al-Aqṣà para aprovechar un territorio fértil en un clima semiárido, haciendo uso de las capas freáticas y beneficiándose de los ciclos de lluvia. Este ejemplo es capaz de demostrar cómo el clima, por un lado, y la propia orografía específica del territorio, por otro, influyen en el desarrollo del estilo de vida de las poblaciones, actuando directamente en la labor del campo y la producción de alimento. Asimismo, se destacará la adaptación de estas poblaciones, especialmente, de los Maṣmūda, a todo tipo de ecosistema y se verá cómo esto último será un arma muy útil que aprovecharán para defenderse de posibles invasores.
Noticias MEAH Sección Árabe-Islam, 2025
Authors: MEAH Árabe-Islam
Published: February 2025

TESIS DOCTORALES DEFENDIDAS EN EL DEPARTAMENTO DE ESTUDIOS SEMÍTICOS (ÁREA DE ESTUDIOS ÁRABES E ISLÁMICOS)
AÑO 2024:

Abdenour PADILLO SAOUD. El Occidente islámico en la historiografía mameluca del periodo baḥrī: fuentes y recepción de la historia de al-Andalus. Directores Dr. Antonio Peláez Rovira y Dra. María Teresa Penelas Meléndez. Mención de Doctorado Internacional. (20/02/2024).
Seila DE CASTRO GARCÍA. Las pensiones (nafaqāt) en al-Andalus en la época de taifas: traducción y estudio del Kitāb al-Nafaqāt de Ibn Rašīq (m.446/1054). Directores Dra. María Dolores Rodríguez Gómez y Dr. Rachid ElHour Amro. Mención de Doctorado Internacional. (18/03/2024).
Salah Eddine SALHI. La diplomacia pública o el soft-power: relaciones culturales entre España y Argelia (1990-2018). Director Dr. Carmelo Pérez Beltrán. (02/10/2024).

LIBROS RECIBIDOS EN MISCELÁNEA DE ESTUDIOS ÁRABES Y HEBRAICOS, SECCIÓN ÁRABE-ISLAM
ÁLVAREZ-OSSORIO, Ignacio y ABU-TARBUSH, José. Gaza. Crónica de una Nakba anunciada. Madrid: Los Libros de la Catarata, 2024.
GÓMEZ, Luz. Palestina: heredar el futuro. Madrid: Los Libros de la Catarata, 2024.
LÓPEZ ALONSO, Carmen. Hamás. De la marcha hacia el poder al vuelo de Ícaro. Madrid: Los Libros de la Catarata, 2024.
The Evolved Self: Mapping an Understanding of the Self in Psychotherapy
Authors: Robertson Lloyd Hawkeye , Robertson Teela
Published: February 2025

This paper demonstrates how a self-referencing cognitive structure commonly called “the self” may be represented graphically. A psycho-historical account situates the self ontologically from the perspective of cultural evolution with the suggestion of inherent tension between individualist and collectivist impulses. It is argued that a capacity for objective observation and forward planning flows from the essential characteristics of this fully developed “modern” self. It is proposed that this method of self-mapping potentially benefits clients in planning and executing transformative change, and that the paradigm used is central to the practice of psychology.
Keywords: The self, psychotherapy, collectivism, individualism, The Enlightenment
Strategi Komunikasi Untuk Meningkatkan Penggunaan Aplikasi Layanan Sibadra Sebagai Sarana Aduan Masyarakat
Authors: Zanuba Farah , Putri Kandita Aulia , Aivarra Tia
Published: February 2025

Dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan konsep Public Sphere, tujuan penulisan jurnal ini adalah untuk mengetahui strategi dan dampak komunikasi berdasarkan teori Everett M. Rogers (1962): Model "The Diffusion of Innovations", dan hambatan strategi komunikasi dalam melakukan sosialisasi yang dilakukan oleh layanan SiBadra berdasarkan jenis hambatan dari Ruslan.  Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa Layanan SiBadra sudah melakukan sosialisasi secara tatap muka sebanyak satu kali pada saat launching, dan kemudian sosialisasi tersebut dilanjutkan melalui media sosial tiap satu bulan sekali. Layanan Sibadra menggunakan beberapa tahap atau strategi komunikasi yang digunakan yaitu pertama inovasi, kedua komunikator, ketiga saluran komunikasi, keempat penerima, dan kelima waktu. Dampak setelah dilakukan sosialisasi yaitu semakin banyak masyarakat kota Bogor yang mengunduh dan menggunakan aplikasi Layanan SiBadra. Hambatan saat melakukan sosialisasi adalah adanya beberapa masyarakat kota Bogor khususnya orang tua yang tidak paham bagaimana cara mengunduh dan menggunakan aplikasi Layanan SiBadra. Untuk menanggulangi hambatan tersebut, Layanan SiBadra juga menyediakan opsi lain yaitu menggunan media Whatsapp agar mempermudah masyarakat yang kesulitan.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dengan Program Komplementer untuk Pencegahan Stunting di Bondowoso
Authors: Purwatiningsih Rini , Waziroh Iro , Santosa Amalia Martha , Juharyanto Juharyanto , Bafadal Ibrahim , Marsono Marsono
Published: February 2025

Desa Ampelan merupakan desa yang berada di Kecamatan Wringin Kabupaten Bondowoso. Terdapat balita stunting di Kabupaten Bondowoso sebanyak 3.837 orang pada tahun 202. Salah satu upaya menurunkan angka stunting terutama di Desa Ampelan Kecamatan Wringin adalah dengan Program Kosabangsa 2024 yang merupakan program DRTPM Kemdikbudristek, melibatkan institusi: Universitas Negeri Malang dan Universitas Bondowoso dengan 2 mitra sasaran (1) Gapoktan Cahaya Tani dengan permasalahan prioritas (a) produksi kunyit; (b) penguatan kelembagaan (2) Forum Anak Desa (FAD) dengan permasalahan prioritas: (a) sosial kemasyarakatan; (b) penguatan kelembagaan. Tujuan kegiatan: (1) meningkatkan pendapatan Gapoktan; (2) meningkatkan kekuatan kelembagaan Gapoktan dan FAD; (3) meningkatkan kemampuan dan ketrampilan pencegahan stunting bagi FAD. Metode Pelaksanaan: (1) Metode pendampingan oleh Tim Pendamping kepada Tim Pelaksana. (2) Metode Pendampingan bersama Tim Pendamping dan Tim Pelaksana kepada mitra. Hasil pertama: sosialisasi, pengenalan, pelatihan, dan pendampingan serta evaluasi kegiatan mentransfer teknologi inovasi berupa: (1) Virtual Game Education “Healthy Hero”, (2) mesin penggiling kunyit tertintegrasi IoT, (3) Mesin Destilasi Minyak Atsiri berbahan baku kunyit; Kedua: Workshop penguatan kelembagaan. Output dan outcome berupa: (1) tercapainya penyelesaian permasalahan pada Gapoktan Cahaya Tani dan FAD Ampelan; (2) meningkatnya level keberdayaan mitra: (a) meningkatnya iptek dan ketrampilan (b) meningkatnya kualitas SDM; (c) meningkatnya kerjasama organisasi.
DEPRESSÃO, ANSIEDADE E ESTRESSE
Authors: Da Cruz Gomes Claudia , De Lemos Alves Peixoto Adriano
Published: February 2025

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a prevalência dos sintomas de transtornos mentais entre os Guardas Civis Municipais e analisar a relação entre os aspectos psicossociais do trabalho e o adoecimento psíquico. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, que utilizou como instrumentos a Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) e o Job  Content Questionnaire (JCQ). Participaram  95 guardas. Os resultados indicaram baixa incidência de depressão (20%), ansiedade (19%) e estresse (19%) entre esses profissionais, e não há significância  estatística nas comparações envolvendo os sintomas de transtornos mentais com os grupos controle sobre o trabalho, demandas físicas e suporte social. Conclui-se que, os níveis de adoecimento entre os guardas mostraram-se baixo, quando comparados com os índices apontados na literatura sobre essa temática faz-se necessário pensar nos problemas de saúde que acometem esses trabalhadores, para assim, minimizar e/ou evitar que este adoecimento sofra um aumento.
How Little Is Known: Finding Regulations from the First 100 Years of the United States
Authors: VanderHeijden Michael
Published: February 2025

The task of finding nineteenth century regulations is not as daunting as it might initially appear. By adapting well-worn research advice about the importance of secondary sources and indexes and by exercising a healthy dose of creativity, researchers will be better-prepared either to find the sought-after regulations or to fail – but to do so with a greater understanding of the universe of existing and available documents. This article briefly examines nineteenth century administrative law and its publication and identifies some of the issues facing researchers. After reviewing early attempts to help provide access to regulatory documents this article offers suggestions for modern researchers faced with this difficult, but not impossible, research.
County-to-County Migration is Associated with County-Level Racial Bias in the United States
Authors: Jin Rui , Calanchini Jimmy , Ratliff Kate A.
Published: February 2025

Millions of people move within the U.S. each year. We propose that people function as proxies for their locations, bringing the culture of their previous residence to their new homes. As a result, migration might systematically influence regional biases across geographic units over time. Using county-to-county migration data from the U.S. census and county-level racial attitude estimates from Project Implicit, the present research examined the impact of people relocating from one U.S. county to another on racial attitudes in their new county. Consistent with our prediction, the bias brought by the migrants positively predicts county-level racial bias after migration, even after controlling for county-level racial bias before migration. This finding remains robust across various sample inclusion criteria and spans three time periods (2006-2010, 2011-2015, and 2016-2020). These results highlight the significant role of migration in spreading and shaping regional racial attitudes, emphasizing the importance of considering macro-societal processes such as migration when studying changes in regional racial attitudes.
Reviewing the Unreviewable Judge: Federal Prosecution Appeals of Mid trial Evidentiary Rulings
Authors: Shapiro Scott
Published: February 2025

When a party to a suit lacks the right to appeal, the authority of the presiding judge to determine the litigant's fate is virtually absolute. By allowing the correction of injustices resulting from mistakes of law and heterodox interpretations of settled doctrine, the right to appellate review acts as a fetter to this enormous power of the nisi prius judge. It is therefore noteworthy that in Federal criminal cases any mid-trial evidentiary ruling that favors the defendant is forever insulated from review.
Federal Agency Guidance and the Power to Bind: An Empirical Study of Agencies and Industries
Authors: Parrillo Nicholas
Published: February 2025

The typical federal agency issues a vast amount of guidance, advising the public on how it plans to exercise discretion and interpret law. Under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), the agency must follow onerous procedures to issue full-blown regulations (including notice and comment) but can issue guidance far more easily. What justifies this difference, in the familiar telling, is that guidance is not binding in the way regulations are. Agencies are supposed to use guidance flexibly. But critics claim that agencies are not flexible—instead they follow guidance rigidly and thus pressure regulated parties to do the same. If true, this claim means agencies can issue de facto regulations simply by calling them guidance, threatening to make a dead letter of the APA’s constraints.I evaluate this claim from a qualitative empirical perspective, drawing upon interviews I conducted with 135 individuals across government, industry, and NGOs in eight different regulatory fields. I make three findings. First, the critics have a genuine basis for their claim. Regulated parties often face overwhelming pressure to follow guidance, and agencies are sometimes inflexible. Second, pressure and inflexibility, though real, are not universal. One can identify regulated parties who feel little pressure and agencies who are open-minded. The degree of pressure and inflexibility can be predicted on the basis of certain organizational and legal factors that are present in some regulatory schemes but not others. Third, even when regulated parties are strongly pressured, or when officials are inflexible, this is normally not because agency officials are engaged in a bad-faith effort to coerce the public without lawful procedures. The sources of pressure on regulated parties are mostly hard-wired into the structure of the regulatory schemes Congress has imposed and are beyond the control of agency officials who issue or administer guidance. And when agencies are inflexible in the face of a regulated party’s plea to depart from guidance, that is usually because (a) officials face competing pressures from other stakeholders to behave consistently and predictably— pressures that spring from rule-of-law values that agencies would be remiss to ignore; and (b) officials are trapped by organizational tendencies that cause rigidity, which the officials do not intend but cannot redress without costly reforms.The problem with guidance, though real, is largely an institutional problem that calls for an institutional-reform response, not a problem of bureaucratic bad faith that calls for accusation and blame.
Folk Thinking, Fast and Slow: Intuitive Preference for Deliberation in Humans and Machines
Authors: De Neys Wim , Raoelison Matthieu
Published: February 2025

Influential models conceive human thinking as an interplay between intuition and deliberation. Yet, it’s unclear how people actually perceive these types of reasoning. Across 13 studies (total N = 3066), we examined whether humans—and large language models (LLMs)—favor intuition or deliberation. Participants rated individuals' reasoning quality in short vignettes that varied by reasoning type (fast-intuitive vs. slow-deliberative) and past accuracy (high, low, unspecified). Consistently, participants rated deliberative reasoning as superior to intuition, regardless of accuracy. Deliberative thinkers were seen as smarter and more trustworthy—a preference that held even under time pressure and cognitive load, suggesting it arises intuitively. Studies with LLMs (ChatGPT 3.5 and 4) replicated the human preference pattern, indicating that AI language models capture human folk beliefs about reasoning. These findings suggest a strong intuitive link between deliberation and reliability, with critical implications for public trust in human and AI recommendations.
Written Exposure Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Integration of a Mindfulness Based App in China: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Li Muyang , Zhao Ye , Guo Zeyu , Wei Mingcen , Fan Shijia , CHEN Qiang , Li Yu , Zang Yinyin
Published: February 2025

Objective: This pilot randomized controlled trial examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in China and explored whether adding a mindfulness-based app (MBA) could improve associated insomnia outcomes. Method: Forty-six adults meeting DSM-5 criteria for PTSD or subthreshold PTSD with associated insomnia were randomly assigned to WET (n =15), WET+MBA (n = 15), or minimal contact control (MCC, n = 16). PTSD severity was assessed by the PTSD Symptom Scale Interview (PSSI-5) and the PTSD Checklist (PCL-5), and insomnia with the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI). Assessments occurred at baseline and post-treatment for all groups, with a 3-month follow-up for WET and WET+MBA participants. Results: Completion rates were 50% for WET. Treatment satisfaction was high in WET and moderate in WET+MBA. WET showed significantly greater reductions in PCL-5 (p = .022, d = -.68) and marginally greater reductions in PSSI-5 (p = .053, d = -.68) than MCC at post-treatment, with these reductions maintained during follow-up. ISI scores were significantly higher in the WET+MBA group compared to the WET group at post-treatment and follow-up. Conclusions: WET demonstrated preliminary effectiveness for PTSD treatment in Chinese patients but requires adaptation to improve feasibility and acceptability. Adding an MBA did not improve insomnia outcomes and may have negatively impacted satisfaction and effectiveness.
On Finding Semantic Facilitation in Blocked Picture Categorization: Convergent Response Mapping is Essential
Authors: Wöhner Stefan , Derichsweiler Friederike , Luckow Jana , Jescheniak Jörg D.
Published: February 2025

Semantic context effects in picture naming and categorization are central to word production theories. However, unlike naming studies, categorization studies have shown inconsistent results. Recently, Wöhner, Luckow et al. (2024) replicated the inconsistent pattern in blocked categorization in a within-participant and within-item design. Pictures were presented in a semantically homogeneous or heterogeneous context. In the homogeneous context, there was interference for naming, facilitation for naturalness categorization, but no context effect for size categorization. The authors concluded that the inconsistent categorization findings in their own and previous studies could be due either to the use of tasks based on different kinds of features (stored in semantic memory [natural vs. man-made] vs. ad hoc [smaller vs. larger than a standard]) or to a difference in the response mapping for the exemplars from the semantic categories creating the context (convergent vs. divergent). The present study again contrasted the Wöhner, Luckow et al. tasks, but used materials which resulted in convergent response mapping for both categorization tasks. There was semantic interference in naming and semantic facilitation in both naturalness and size categorization. This pattern suggests that convergent response mapping, not the use of a task based on a stored semantic feature, is critical for obtaining facilitation in blocked semantic categorization. Our result provides further support for the notion that semantic interference in blocked word production has its locus at the lexical level and its origin at the semantic level. This conclusion does not depend any longer on data from only a single categorization task.
Predicting suicide rates during the COVID-19 pandemic using a pre-pandemic death rate model
Authors: Wiley James Christopher
Published: February 2025

In 1952, the psychiatrist Erwin Stengel hypothesized that suicide becomes rarer in times when the value of life within a society is lower, when death is more common. In Canada, suicide rates and death rates present with consistent seasonal patterns between years. However, these were broken by the high death rates occurring at unusual times of year during the COVID-19 pandemic. This offers a unique opportunity to observe whether suicide rates follow suit. The present study models weekly Canadian suicide rates using death rates, from time series data spanning 2010 to 2019 (n = 521). Results indicate that suicide rates decrease on average by 0.27 standard deviations per 1 standard deviation increase in the death rate. This model is then used to predict 2020 suicide rates, using 2020 death rates (n = 52). These predictions account for 11.6% of the variation in actual 2020 suicide rates. However, this model does not perform well when predicting 2021 suicide rates. Limited evaluation of incomplete data from 2022 and 2023 was carried out as additional validation. We conclude that the process co-generating suicide and death rates pre-pandemic was maintained during the pandemic in 2020, but was disrupted in 2021.
Exploring the psychometric robustness of a 5-item version of the WHO ageism experiences scale in a UK adult sample
Authors: Murray Aja Louise , Li Xuefei , Booth Tom
Published: February 2025

Ageism can be defined as stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination based on a person’s age and has been shown in past research to be both common and harmful. In 2016 WHO received a mandate from its Member States to lead a major global campaign to address ageism against all ages. Evidence synthesised as part of the campaign brought into focus the need for new measures of ageism experiences that can capture its multidimensional nature, and that can be used to measure the experiences of individuals of a wide range of ages and living in diverse country settings. Previous research has documented the development and validation of a 15-item version of the newly developed 15-item scale; however, as space in large-scale surveys is at a premium, there is a strong need for even briefer versions. The current article proposes and evaluates a 5-item brief WHO ageism experiences scale that measures self-directed, interpersonal, and institutional ageism and covers stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination. Psychometric properties, including test-retest reliability and concurrent validity in a UK mixed-age adult sample (N= 402) were tested. Findings supported the convergent and divergent validity of the scale, and its test-retest reliability. It also showed patterns of associations with health and age that would be expected based on previous research. These results provide preliminary for support the use of the brief scale in contexts where survey space is highly constrained. It lays the foundation for future work to extend the testing of the 5-item scale in other languages, populations, and settings and to a wider range of relevant psychometric properties.
Briefly Measuring Multifaceted Curiosity: A German and English Brief Measure of 5DCR
Authors: Jiouo Juliette , Lechner Clemens M. , Rammstedt Beatrice , Grüning David Joachim
Published: February 2025

With the Five-Dimensional Curiosity-Scale Revised (5DCR), Kashdan et al. (2020) developed the most sophisticated measure of curiosity to date. We validated a brief measure of this instrument, namely, 5DC-S, by reanalyzing two existing samples from Germany (N = 486) and the UK (N = 483). Using the German sample, we reduce the number of facets from six to five and selected the ten most suitable items, out of 24, in a data-driven manner, and this brief measure’s psychometric properties extensively. In the UK sample, we then confirmatorily check the resulting 5DC-S, providing further support for the measure’s factorial structure through statistical modelling and construct validity by widely replicating the nomological network of the original measure. Lastly, we show that 5DC-S is measurement invariant to the highest level across both countries as well as age groups, sex, and education levels. We end on practical implications and future research suggestions.
Operant Light Self−administration in Mice and Its Relevance to Digital Technology−based Disorders
Authors: Tam Shu Kit Eric , Stryjska Aleksandra , Gu Helene , Becker Benjamin
Published: February 2025

Behavioral addictions share symptomatological features with substance addiction. From the associative learning perspective, these characteristics include excessive and unregulated self-administration of sensory and other reinforcers, potentially reflecting the transition from goal-directed actions (action → outcome associations) to habitual responses (stimulus → response associations). In laboratory mice, light stimulation at an optimal intensity possesses some incentive properties and a brief light pulse represents an effective reinforcer for persistent operant responding. The operant light self-administration paradigm with clearly defined sensory reinforcers and reinforcement schedules may be utilized to elucidate the general mechanisms of excessive habitual responding to seek non-drug and non-feeding cues in mice. This cross-species approach can shed light on some maladaptive habits that have emerged recently in our modern society, including digital technology-based disorders.
The physiological and psychological impact of boring buildings: field studies of the effects of architectural façade complexity
Authors: Srikantharajah Jatheesh , Ellard Colin
Published: February 2025

People who live and work in urban environments pass by countless buildings daily. The design of these buildings can influence their day-to-day experiences. Visual complexity is an important feature of buildings, influencing aesthetic appreciation. But beyond aesthetic judgments, how does the design of building facades affect people’s experiences? To answer this question, we conducted field studies in London and Toronto (n=97) measuring the physiological and affective effects of viewing buildings varying in façade complexity. We brought participants for walks through each city, stopping in front of pre-selected buildings for five minutes while measuring skin conductance – a measure of physiological arousal - along with standard questionnaires. Our results showed that façade complexity significantly impacted people’s physiological states. Low complexity buildings were associated with a significant decrease in skin conductance over time, compared to high complexity buildings. Low complexity buildings were perceived to be highly boring and unattractive, while high complexity buildings were rated as being interesting and attractive. Our findings demonstrate that boring, low complexity buildings are not merely an aesthetic concern – they can affect people at a raw, physiological level.