bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CSR Strategies for Promoting Sustainable Development in the Emerging Market: An Analytical Study
Authors: Bariar Shruti , Monga Deepti
Published: November 2024

Business can now address significant social environmental and economic issue under the framework of corporate social responsibility (CSR) this is especially true as corporate ethics and sustaianbility become more widely recognized. With rapid technological advancement, economic expansion and urbanization frequently accompanied by environmental degredation, social inequality, and governance problem, corporate social responsibility is crucial to fostering sustainable development in emerging economies. A weak regulatory structure, scarce resources and the stakeholder participation are some of the particular difficulties this sector faces. Years are covered in this study to examine how multinational corporations are implementing CSR initiatives in emerging economies in order to match them with the sustainable development goals ( SDGs) of the UN. They will focus on issues including social justice environmental sustainability, and poverty alleviation. Using case studies from the emerging economies, the article thoroughly examines the unique opportunities and problems associated with the application of CSR in emerging markets, where striking a balance between responsible corporate practice and economic success is crucial. This article gives useful insights into how CSR can be effectively used to promote long term economic growth, boost public wellbeing and assure environmental sustainability creating innovation, establishing strategic networks, incorporating CSR into core company strategy and promoting sustainable development. They also emphasize how crucial it is to boost stake holder participation in order to improve results.
Evaluating Teachers’ Performances: Travails of School Heads in the New Normal
Authors: Perez Dennis
Published: November 2024

This study explored the lived experiences, challenges encountered, coping mechanisms and insights of public elementary school heads on evaluating teachers in schools using the RPMS-IPCRF in the new normal. The participants were coming from DepEd Region XI, Division of Davao City, specifically in the schools of Paquibato District. There were eight (8) school heads who participated in the study, and were purposely selected. This study made use of a phenomenological approach to extract the ideas from the participants. The virtual in- depth interview was employed to gather significant information with regard to their respective lived experiences. Using the thematic analysis, the following themes emerged pertaining to their lived experiences: evaluation for performance improvement, evaluation as a difficult task, teachers providing outstanding educational services, and hurdling evaluation challenges. Further, there were also three (3) subthemes that emerged on the challenges experienced by the participants. These are the lack of RPMS-IPCRF orientations, unattainable key results areas, and rater-ratee relationship issues. The coping mechanisms of participants on the challenges they experienced were: RPMS-IPCRF re-orientations, team building for strengthening relationships, and regular coaching and monitoring. The educational management insights drawn from the participants were the importance of LAC sessions in schools and the value of rater-ratee collaborations. Thus, it is crucial to provide effective evaluation strategy training to school heads with additional support and continual professional development endeavors to boost their effectiveness and foster desirable management and evaluation skills amidst the pandemic.
Impact of Stakeholder Collaboration on Project Milestones, Knowledge Sharing, and Conflict Prevention in Construction Companies of Hargeisa, Somaliland
Authors: Ali Nour Abdiaziz
Published: November 2024

This research delves into the contribution of collaboration among stakeholders towards enhancing the project as a whole by delivering project milestones, sharing knowledge and preventing conflicts. Out of the 210 adherents, data was collected from a sample of 210 who responded through a questionnaire and the results indicated that reasonably high percentages of those surveyed demonstrated a shared sense of understanding and readiness towards working collaboratively within project constraints. The descriptive statistics and the regression analysis that was employed to analyze data has shown that collaboration among stakeholders has got a high positive impact on milestone achievement (β = 0.75, p < 0.001) and knowledge sharing (β = 0.60, p < 0.001). However, on the other hand, while they have an impact, the effects in terms of preventing conflict are not strong, revealing a positive correlation (β = 0.50, p < 0.001) management of conflict, but moderate. These findings support the notion that within the management perspective, strategy focused communication, trust, and participative decision-making processes are key to high success in projects. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) results also highlight that the fitted models are of a good fit (CFI=0.98, TLI=0.97, RMSEA=0.04) which support the hypotheses saying there is greatest amount of stakeholder collaboration, there is greatest milestone achievement, there will be more knowledge sharing and conflict will be less. The reliability analysis also supported the hypothesis that constructs were interrelated and associates with one another as all the values of Cronbach’s Alpha were above 0.70 (0.83, 0.78 and 0.81) for Stakeholder Engagement, Project Trust and Conflict respectively.
A test of the relationship between the Pareto exponent and sample size
Authors: González-Val Rafael , Sanz-Gracia Fernando
Published: November 2024

This paper uses un-truncated city population data from three countries—the United States, Spain and Italy—to empirically test Proposition 1 put forth by Eeckhout (2004 American Economic Review, 94: 1429–1451). Eeckhout’s hypothesis was that the estimate of the Pareto exponent in a standard Zipf regression decreases with sample size, if the underlying city size distribution is lognormal. Using rolling sample regressions, we ﬁnd that this proposition is only valid once we enter the lognormal body of the distribution; for the Pareto-distributed upper-tail, the estimated exponent does not vary with sample size.
La dinámica de inversión regional en España: un estudio comparativo de las Comunidades Autónomas
Authors: Vaquero García Alberto , Lago Peñas Santiago , Cadaval Sampedro María , Sánchez Fernández Patricio
Published: November 2024

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo realizar una descripción exhaustiva de la evolución de la inversión pública realizada por las Comunidades Autónomas en España entre 1984 y 2021, identiﬁcar patrones en sus políticas de inversión y evaluar la dinámica de sus fuentes de ﬁnanciación: el ahorro, las transferencias y el déﬁcit. Los resultados revelan diferencias signiﬁcativas entre regiones, tanto en el nivel como en la dinámica de estas variables. Durante la Gran Recesión, se dio prioridad a los gastos sociales básicos, mientras que la recuperación económica mostró pautas diversas a nivel autonómico. Los fondos europeos y nacionales, como el Fondo de Compensación Interterritorial, supusieron un impacto positivo, revitalizando la inversión y el ahorro, convirtiéndose en un factor diferenciador en las Comunidades Autónomas.
THE ROLE OF MOSQUES AS CENTERS FOR EDUCATION AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT IN ISLAMIC COMMUNITIES
Authors: Suud Sarim Karimullah
Published: November 2024

The review identifies innovations and best practices that mosques can adopt in fulfilling their role in a changing Islamic Society. This study uses a literature study with integrative and comprehensive literature analysis in collecting, reviewing, and analyzing various literature sources relevant to the topic of study. The study results revealed that the mosque is not only a place of worship but an integral center of empowerment in strengthening the Islamic community's educational, social, and spiritual dimensions. The educational function within mosques provides a strong foundation in religious understanding, ethics, and practical skills. In contrast, the role of mosques in social services creates social solidarity and a deep sense of social responsibility. Mosques also play an essential role in developing individuals' religious identities, strengthening ties with the larger Muslim community, and motivating them to create positive change in society actively.
ISLAMIC ECONOMIC STRATEGY FACES GLOBAL RECESSION IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF DAKWAH
Authors: Agus Agusman
Published: November 2024

The threat of a global economic recession in 2023 is a concern for many countries, including Indonesia, which is affected by the continuing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Food crises and budget deficits are serious problems in various countries today. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) reports that economic recessions generally occur when gross domestic product (GDP), unemployment rate, and economic growth decline for two consecutive quarters. In addition, inflation is inevitable, and central banks in various countries are also raising interest rates aggressively. All this resulted in major problems that would be difficult to overcome without the concept of Islamic economics. To understand the concept of Islamic economics, massive da'wah efforts by da'is are needed. They must continue to improve their understanding of Islam, both in terms of ubudiyah and muamalah. Their da'wah material is expected to be an inspiration and solution to overcome various problems faced by the people. The purpose of da'wah is to change people's attitudes and behavior for the better, both individually, family, and society, so that their way of thinking and way of life change for the better. In the economic context, the balance between supply and demand, the circulation of money as a medium of exchange, and the production activities of basic necessities are important keys. Islamic economic da'wah promotes this balance and promotes economic justice. The role of the Islamic economy is expected to be an intermediary in production activities, so that the real sector of the economy can run balanced and fair, even in the face of economic crisis or recession.
THE DAWAH STRATEGY OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MADINAH COMMUNITY
Authors: Alkhotob Imam Taufik , Daud Rasyid  , Siti Nuri Nurhaidah
Published: November 2024

The Prophet Muhammad had succeeded in changing the land of Yathrib, with its bad connotation of population and civilization, into Medina as a developed country, which brought about rapid changes. The influence of this society reached areas occupied by the Persian and Roman civilizations for hundreds of years. All were stunned by the speed with which Islam built a superior new society, and all of its dimensions were firmly rooted in faith. The concept of the Medina Community has become proof that the source of knowledge, the source of civilization, and the superpower society originate in this city. This success indicates the intelligence of the da'wah strategy that the Prophet carried out. This paper uses a qualitative research type of literature study. The results of this paper prove that there are several main strategies that the prophet used in building the Medina Society. This is also in line with the concept of developing modern society from a contemporary perspective.
PERAN PENDAMPINGAN DEWAN DA’WAH ISLAMIYAH INDONESIAPROVINSI NTT DALAM MEMBINA AQIDAH KAMPUNG MUALLAFOESELAEN PULAU SEMAU KABUPATEN KUPANG
Authors: Alfarisi Salman , Hafid Amrullah
Published: November 2024

ABSTRAK
 
Tujuan Penelitian: Untuk Mengetahui Peran Pendampingan Dewan Da’wah Islamiyah Indonesia Provinsi NTT dalam Membina Aqidah Kampung Mualaf Oeselaen Pulau Semau Kabupaten Kupang. Metodelogi Penelitian: Kualitatif. Hasil Penelitian: Dewan Da’wah Kupang merupakan lembaga Da’wah dengan garapan utama menyebarkan Islam di Kupang khususnya Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT). Dimana setiap da’i-da’i yang dikirim bisa menda’wahkan ajaran Islam dengan baik dan mudah di pahami oleh Mad’unya. Adapun Peran Pendampingan Dewan Da’wah Islamiyah Indonesia Provinsi NTT dalam Membina Aqidah Kampung Mualaf Oeselaen di Pulau Semau Kabupaten Kupang yaitu dengan cara mengirimkan da’i-da’i, kaderisasi da’i, majlis ta’lim, ceramah-ceramah, agar memudahkan bagi para mualaf memahami Islam khususnya pemurnian aqidah mereka yang di Kampung Oeselaen atau yang sering disebut kampung mualaf.
Kata Kunci: Peran, Pendampingan, Pembinaan, Aqidah, Mualaf
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL COGNITION AND SELF EFFICACY ON PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY OF SERVICE STUDENTS AT STID MOHAMMAD NATSIR
Authors: Giyanti Ummu Ahya , Ahmad Misbahul Anam
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study to know how the influence of social cognition on problem-solving ability of service students at STID Mohammad Natsir;  how the influence of self-efficacy of problem-solving ability in service students at STID Mohammad Natsir; and  how the influence of social cognition and self-efficacy simultaneously on problem-solving ability of service students at STID Mohammad Natsir. This research used descriptive quantitative with survey design. The population and sample in this study are students of STID Mohammad Natsir who have served for two years in various regions in Indonesia. Data collection in this study using questionnaires. Analysis of validity test used the Pearson product moment while reliability test used Cronbach’s Alpha. Technique of data analysis    used classical assumption tests (normality, linearity, multicollinearity) and multiple regression analysis (heteroscedasticity tests, partial hypothesis tests, simultaneous hypothesis tests, coefficient determination tests). The results of this study showed that social cognition had  a significant influence on students' problem-solving abilities with a comparative score of t-count > t-table, 3.214 > 1.999, while the significance value was 0.02 < 0.05. The second finding, self-efficacy had a significant influence on students' problem-solving abilities with a comparative score of t-count > t-table, 4.343 > 1.999 with a significance value of 0.00 < 0.05. Further findings, simultaneously between the variables of social cognition and self-efficacy exerted a significant influence on problem-solving ability. It is showed by a calculated F-value greater than the F-table, score ratio is 42.469 > 3.15. Judging from the significance score 0.00 < 0.05 indicated social cognition and self-efficacy affect problem-solving ability.  From the test results of the coefficient of determination with score of R-squared 0.578. So, it shows that social cognition and self-efficacy contribute simultaneously to problem-solving ability reaching 57.8%. The remaining 42.2% indicated a contribution from other variables that were not used in this study.
THE POTENTIAL OF DAIYAH (WOMAN RELIGIOUS PREACHERS) TO HARNESS THE POWER OF RELIGIOUS PREACHING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Authors: Badrah Uyuni  , Mu’allimah Rodhiyana  , Syarifah Soraya
Published: November 2024

This article explores the evolving landscape of religious preaching in the digital age, focusing on women religious preachers. In today's world, religious discourse increasingly unfolds on various social media platforms, and the internet has become an integral part of daily life. Social media, once primarily a virtual social network, has now assumed a significant role in various aspects of society. Women religious preachers have taken center stage on social media platforms. They employ diverse communication styles and cover various topics, all aiming to promote good and prevent evil under Islamic values. This research employs qualitative methods and focuses on five prominent female daiyahs active on various social media platforms. We conducted an extensive online survey to assess their impact, audience engagement, and user preferences. Social media analytics tools were used to gather insights into reach, engagement, and emerging trends related to their content. Content analysis was conducted to unveil recurring themes, messaging strategies, and overall influence on their audience. Importantly, these women are engaging in religious discourse and shaping their Islamic identities through their distinct preaching styles. It discusses the adaptability of media technology in the Indonesian context, where global mobile phone practices have been localized and Islamized. This article sheds light on the profound impact of social media on religious preaching and underscores the crucial role of women religious preachers in this evolving landscape. It provides insights into their diverse activities and contributions to religious discourse in the digital age.
REACHING THE MILLENNIAL GENERATION THROUGH DA'WAH ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Authors: Agus Agusman
Published: November 2024

Millennials are a significant demographic group in this digital age. They are active influential users of social media, and therefore, understanding how to reach them through these platforms is important in the context of da'wah and Islamic message delivery. This article examines various strategies that can be used by those who are committed to da'wah to reach and interact with millennials through social media. The author analyzes the role of social media in spreading Islamic values, inviting discussion, and building strong communities. In addition, this article also discusses certain issues that need to be considered in interacting with millennials, such as authenticity, relevant content, and attractive visual aesthetics. By providing practical guidance, this article aims to help da'wah disseminators to be effective in reaching the millennial generation and have a positive impact in carrying out the mission of delivering Islamic messages in this digital era
Model Kepemimpinan Pendidikan KH. Abdul Halim
Authors: Kadir Abdul
Published: November 2024

Tujuan Penelitian: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap tentang bagaimana KH. Abdul Halim melakukan pembaharuan pendidikan di kota Majalengka lewat pesantren Santi Asromo yang didirikannya. Metode Penelitian: Kualitatif. Hasil Penelitian: Masa kecil KH. Abdul Halim dilalui dengan banyak menuntut ilmu, belajar diberbagai Pesantren di Pulau Jawa. Dan banyak menimba ilmu dari berbagai kiai di banyak pesantren. Lahir di kota Majalengka dan keturunan dari keluarga kiai. Selain, menuntut ilmu di Jawa, juga menuntut ilmu di Mekah selama tiga tahun. Tidak lama pulang dari Mekah, KH. Abdul Halim mendidikan perkumpulan dan diteruskan dengan mendirikan pesantren Santi Asromo. Juga, mendidrikan PUI. Moderat dalam pemahaman agama dan selalu ingin menegakkan akhlak. Dan menyampaikan delapan konsep perbaikan umat yang dikembangkan di pesantren Asromo.  Langkah-langkah perbaikan itu meliputi delapan bidang perbaikan antara lain: Perbaikan bidang Aqidah, perbaikan bidang ibadah, perbaikan bidang pendidikan, perbaikan bidang keluarga, perbaikan bidang adat kebiasaan, perbaikan masyarakat, perbaikan bidang ekonomi, dan perbaikan bidang hubungan umat dan tolong-menolong. Itulah delapan konsep perbaikan yang disampaikan oleh KH. Abdul Halim.
METODE PEMBELAJARAN DISKUSI DAN TANYA JAWAB A.	HASSAN PADA MURIDNYA MOHAMMAD NATSIR
Authors: Kadir Abdul
Published: November 2024

Metode pembelajaran diskusi dan tanya jawab ustad A. Hassan (1887 -1958) terhadap murid-muridnya, terutama Mohammad Natsir menarik untuk dikaji dan diteliti. Menariknya adalah karena ustad Ahmad Hassan berhasil mencetak murid-murid yang cemerlang dan mempunyai pengaruh yang cukup signifikan di masyarakat dan bangsa. Ada enam metode pendidikan yang dilakukan A. Hassan terhadap murid. Antara lain: Pertama: Diawali dengan mendengarkan kajian-kajian yang disampaikan tuan Hassan dalam kenduri keluarga besar Persis. Kedua: A. Hassan mengajari Natsir dalam menjawab dan memecahkan masalah dengan memberikan bahan-bahan bacaan untuk menjawab masalah-masalah yang dihadapi itu. Ketiga; Ketika datang pertanyaan dari murid, ia tidak memberikan jawaban hitam putih, namun, A. Hassan memberikan sejumlah bahan bacaan kepada muridnya untuk mencarinya. Keempat: A. Hassan dalam mendidik Natsir menanamkan kebiasaan percaya diri dan jangan takut salah. Kelima: Terkadang pula, ustad A. Hassan yang memberikan masalah/soal, kemudian murid-muridnya memecahkannya dan dilakukan dalam bentuk diskusi dan dialog, serta dilakukan dengan intens.  Keenam: Memberikan kepada Natsir tanggung jawab, supaya Natsir,muridnya ini maju dan berkembang
STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI DA’WAH TGH. LALU MUCHSIN EFFENDI MUCHTAR MELALUI FORUM KERUKUNAN UMAT BERAGAMA (FKUB) DALAM MEWUJUDKAN KERUKUNAN BERAGAMA DI LOMBOK UTARA
Authors: Ujang Habibi  , Lalu Burhan Lasende
Published: November 2024

Research Objectives: Knowing Tgh. Lalu Muchsin Effendi Muchtar's Da'wah Communication Strategy Through FKUB in Creating Religious Harmony. Research Methods: Qualitative. Research Results: Tgh. Lalu. Muchsin Effendi Muchtar at FKUB in realizing religious harmony in North Lombok with various approaches and communication strategies to people who are not only Muslim. Conclusion: Tgh. Lalu Muchsin Muchtar himself uses a da'wah communication strategy, namely getting to know the audience: cross-religious discussions, cultural approaches, friendship between religious leaders, composing messages: conducting studies, seminars, providing exemplary and fiqhud da'wah approaches, establishing methods: deliberations and analysis These approaches were of course chosen after looking at the da'wah map of the North Lombok area, which is structurally very multi-cultural and multi-religious.
TEKNIK KOMUNIKASI GURU DALAM MENGAJAR AL-QUR’AN KEPADA ANAK-ANAK (Studi Kasus SD Qur’an An-Nur Cipayung Jakarta Timur)
Authors: Tohir Sya’roni , Nada Indah
Published: November 2024

ABSTRAK
Tujuan : Untuk mengetahui teknik komunikasi guru dalam mengajarkan Al-Qur’an kepada anak-anak (Studi Kasus SD Qur’an An-Nur Cipayung Jakarta Timur. Metodologi penelitian yang digunakan penulis dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil dan dampak penelitian. Beberapa teknik komunikasi guru SD Qur’an An-Nur Cipayung Jakarta Timur berlokasi di Jl. Masjid Nurul Hidayah No.37, Rt.08/RW.6 Cipayung, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13840. Dalam mengajarkan al-qur’an yaitu teknik komunikasi instruktif/koersif. Teknik ini sangat efektif. Karena pada dasarnya, ketika seseorang mendapatkan sanksi atau hukuman akan meningkatkan kemampuan pada anak..Teknik komunikasi human relation. Memperbanyak interaksi anak dengan al-qur’an sehingga menjadikan anak cinta al-qur’an. Jika sudah cinta terhadap Al-Qur’an anak bisa membaca Al-Qur’an dengan baik dan benar bahkan bisa meningkatkan hafalan mereka. Teknik Komunikasi persuasive. memberikan contoh dengan membaca Al-Qur’an sehingga memberikan kemudahan bagi anak untuk menghafalnya. Dan Teknik komunikasi informative. Hubungan antara guru dan anak-anak lalu memberikan informasi tentang hal baru (hafalan baru) dapat mempengaruhi peningkatan dalam hafalan Al-Quran. Kesimpulan: penerapan teknik komunikasi instruktif, informative, persuasive dan human relation ternyata dapat meningkatkan kemampuan anak-anak dalam membaca dan menghafal al-qur’an. 
 
Kata kunci : teknik 1; membaca 2; menghafal.
Using the planning system to promote a healthier food environment: review of planning policies and appeal decisions in England for hot food takeaways
Authors: Chang Michael , Horrocks Karen , Ma Cheryl , Smith Sam
Published: November 2024

Local authorities are using their planning powers to manage hot food takeaways. The use of these powers is mediated by the Planning Inspectorate. A case-study approach was adopted to understand outcomes of takeaways policy and decision after the statutory policy examination and appeal stages. Eight case studies in England were selected and a documentary analysis was undertaken to determine how public health issues were considered by inspectors. The analysis identified challenges and strengths in inspectors’ approach and decisions. Understanding these factors can help the public health system navigate engagement with inspectors and secure successful outcomes when managing takeaways.
Between innovative ambitions and erratic everyday practices: urban planners’ ambivalences towards digital transformation
Authors: Kuppler Anne , Fricke Carola
Published: November 2024

Great expectations are being projected onto digital transformation as a solution to planning under uncertainty and complexity, while demanding new skills from and posing challenges to professionals. We address the ambivalent inclusion of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in everyday planning practices. How do ambivalences towards digitalisation as either a transformative process or as an intrusion upon everyday routines play out in urban planning as a situated knowledge practice? We focus on the erratic embedding of digital technologies and data into planning practices. We gather insights from interviews with planners in small and medium-sized cities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The analytical focus on knowing in practice and situated knowledge allows for insights on how digital transformations shape planning from professionals’ perspectives. Our research shows that digital transformation requires infrastructure and routines to bring forward innovative ambitions, which in many contexts are disrupted by limited resources and hierarchical decision-making procedures.
Hermite–Hadamard-type inequalities arising from tempered fractional integrals including twice-differentiable functions
Authors: Hezenci Fatih , Budak Hüseyin , Latif Muhammad Amer
Published: November 2024

UDC 517.5
We propose a new method for the investigation of integral identities according to tempered fractional operators. In addition, we prove the midpoint-type and trapezoid-type inequalities by using twice-differentiable convex functions associated with tempered fractional integral operators. We use the well-known Hölder inequality and the power-mean inequality in order to obtain inequalities of these types. The resulting Hermite–Hadamard-type inequalities are generalizations of some investigations in this field, involving Riemann–Liouville fractional integrals.
Pointwise semi-slant Riemannian maps into almost Hermitian manifolds and Casorati inequalities
Authors: Akyol M. A. , Gündüzalp Y.
Published: November 2024

UDC 514
As a natural generalization of slant submanifolds [B.-Y. Chen, Bull. Austral. Math. Soc., 41,  No. 1, 135 (1990)], slant submersions [B. Şahin, Bull. Math. Soc. Sci. Math. Roumanie (N.S.), 54, No. 102, 93 (2011)], slant Riemannian maps [B. Şahin, Quaestion. Math., 36,  No. 3, 449 (2013) and Int. J. Geom. Methods Mod. Phys., 10, Article 1250080 (2013)], pointwise slant submanifolds [B.-Y. Chen, O. J. Garay, Turk. J. Math., 36, 630 (2012)], pointwise slant submersions [J. W. Lee, B. Şahin, Bull. Korean Math. Soc., 51,  No. 4, 1115 (2014)], pointwise slant Riemannian maps [Y. Gündüzalp, M. A. Akyol, J. Geom. and Phys., 179, Article 104589 (2022)], semi-slant submanifolds [N. Papaghiuc, Ann. Ştiinƫ. Univ. Al. I. Cuza Iaṣi. Mat. (N.S.), 40, 55 (1994)], semi-slant submersions [K.-S. Park, R. Prasad, Bull. Korean Math. Soc., 50,  No. 3, Article 951962 (2013)], and semi-slant Riemannian maps [K.-S. Park, B. Şahin, Czechoslovak Math. J., 64,  No. 4, 1045 (2014)], we introduce a new class of Riemannian maps, which are called {\it pointwise semi-slant Riemannian maps,} from Riemannian manifolds to almost Hermitian manifolds. We first give some examples, present a characterization, and obtain the geometry of foliations in terms of the distributions involved in the definition of these maps. We also establish necessary and sufficient conditions for pointwise semi-slant Riemannian maps to be totally geodesic and harmonic, respectively. Finally, we determine the Casorati curvatures for pointwise semi-slant Riemannian maps in the complex space form.
Musculoskeletal Disorders at Work among Slovenian Physiotherapists: Prevalence and Risk Factors
Authors: Koprivnik Nataša , Kotnik Petra
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal disorders at work (MSDWs) remain the most common health problem in the European Union, particularly in Slovenia, where the prevalence of MSDWs is slightly above the European average. Despite the extensive literature on MSDWs in the health sector, there is little research on physiotherapists (PTs), especially in Europe. Our previous study showed a high prevalence of MSDWs among PTs, with the lower back, neck, and shoulder being the most affected.
AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of MSDWs among Slovenian PTs, ergonomic factors, and the association between MSDWs and demographics and MSDWs and ergonomic risk factors.
METHODS: The survey covered Slovenian PTs working in different health-care settings, using a non-randomized snowball sample. 198 PTs participated, after excluding 22 incomplete questionnaires, 176 PTs remained in the final sample. Data were collected through questionnaires covering demographics, ergonomic risk factors, and the incidence of pain and discomfort in the body.
RESULTS: The lifetime prevalence of MSDWs among 176 FTs was 97.7%. The most affected body regions were the neck (79.5%), upper back (59.2%) and lower back (51.7%). The 1-year prevalence of MSDWs was 94.9%, with the highest prevalence in the upper back (69.3%), neck (66.5%) and lower back (64.3%). The study identified a weak negative association between the prevalence of MSDWs and factors such as age, working life, and job satisfaction across various body regions.
CONCLUSIONS: The results of the survey confirm a high prevalence of MSDWs among Slovenian PTs, which is comparable to European surveys. Key risk factors include ergonomic load and demographic variables. These data highlight the need to improve working conditions and ergonomic measures in physiotherapy practice. The study contributes to a better understanding of MSDWs among PTs in Slovenia and provides a basis for further research and interventions to reduce the risk of MSDWs.
Water bodies created by peatland restoration are potential habitats for amphibians and reptiles
Authors: Stückler Susanne , Sonnleitner Ria , Schweiger Silke
Published: November 2024

In Lower Austria’s Waldviertel region, artificial drainage ditches were constructed in the last century in order to use peatlands for forestry, agriculture, and peat extraction. By now, many of these peatlands are part of the Natura 2000 network and therefore gradually undergo restoration measures, which aim to rewet the peatlands. For this, the ditches are blocked with wooden dams, leading to a water runback, which in turn fills the ditches and peat pools. Such artificial water bodies generally depict secondary habitats for many species. Here, we investigated the amphibian fauna in four restored peatlands in the Waldviertel region and measured abiotic factors of the aquatic habitats to answer the question whether blocked ditches and peat pools are valuable secondary habitats for amphibians. We characterized the microhabitats of amphibians based on various structures and vegetation. Additionally, this study provides a basic assessment of reptile species in the investigated peatlands. During our assessment, we observed 1520 individuals of eight amphibian species, 64 individuals of four reptile species, and characterized 12 different microhabitats. Despite the low pH values of 3.2–4.2, four amphibian species and amphibian spawn were detected in Schwarzes Moos. Our results indicate that peat pools, drainage ditches, and open moorlands are potential habitats for amphibians and reptiles, making their conservation and management an important factor in the protection of amphibian and reptile species.
Two new varieties of Agapetes (Ericaceae) from Xizang, China
Authors: Tong Yi-Hua , Guo Xiang-Long , Wang Bing-Mou , Wang Zi , Guo Yong-Jie
Published: November 2024

Two new varieties from Xizang, China, i.e. Agapetes interdicta var. flaviflora and A. forrestii var. parvifolia, are described and illustrated. Agapetes interdicta var. flaviflora differs from the nominate variety in having yellow and smaller corollas with shorter lobes and anthers with shorter appendages at the base. Agapetes forrestii var. parvifolia is distinguished from the nominate variety in the smaller leaves with an acute apex, nearly transverse secondary veins and puberulent peduncle. Taxonomic notes on these taxa are also provided.
Esculturas de tamaño colosal procedentes de la Córdoba romana
Authors: Márquez Carlos , Borrego de la Paz Juan de Dios
Published: November 2024

En los almacenes del Museo Arqueológico de Córdoba se conservan diversos fragmentos pertenecientes a esculturas de dimensiones colosales de época romana. Se han analizado algunos de ellos que cuentan con diversas características que permiten conocer el tipo de escultura y, en ocasiones, el personaje allí representado. El trabajo concluye con la novedosa presencia de dos esculturas del tipo Hüftmantel vinculadas con el culto imperial datadas en el siglo I, una escultura de Mercurio del periodo adrianeo y una estatua de Apolo.
Contextos campesinos altomedievales en el centro peninsular: excavaciones en el yacimiento de La Coba (San Juan del Olmo, Ávila)
Authors: Tejerizo-García Carlos , Martín Viso Iñaki , López Sáez José Antonio , Larreina-García David , Santeramo Riccardo , Losilla Nicolás , Ros Jérôme , López García Juan Pablo
Published: November 2024

En este trabajo se presentan resultados preliminares de un proyecto de investigación sobre los paisajes altomedievales en la sierra de Ávila, en particular del yacimiento de La Coba (San Juan del Olmo). Este yacimiento, interpretado como una aldea altomedieval datada entre los siglos VII y X d. n. e., ha sido excavado desde 2020, generando una densa información que se analiza en el presente artículo. Así, se atenderá a distintos aspectos de este contexto, entre los que destacan la organización espacial interna, la arquitectura doméstica, la cultura material ‒incluyendo análisis metalográficos y arqueobotánicos‒ así como las dataciones radiocarbónicas realizadas hasta el momento. Finalmente, se discuten estos resultados en el contexto de algunos de los debates más recientes dentro de la historiografía, como las cuestiones del colapso estatal, la creación de micropolíticas o las economías campesinas.
Linked Data in Library Workflows
Authors: Washington Anne , Mixter Jeff
Published: November 2024

As the library community continues to explore linked data for cataloging and data management, there are a variety of new opportunities as well as challenges to ensure that data is interoperable and manageable across bibliographic datasets. Data model interoperability is critical to ensure we can continue to manage bibliographic materials at scale across the wide range of material types and metadata providers and consumers. Additionally, the interoperability of the linked data that connects our bibliographic materials together—traditionally seen as authorities—must be evaluated and managed to improve the way users find and interact with library materials. To meet the challenges, OCLC, in partnership with others, is building a robust and interoperable set of linked data that can be used in future-facing data management workflows and discovery interfaces.
The Collections PBI: Interactive Data Visualization for Campus Outreach
Authors: Gustafson-Sundell Nat , Rusch Evan , Lienemann Pat , Rosamond Jeff
Published: November 2024

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Collection Management Technology team presented a collection analysis and data visualization solution called the Collections Power BI (CPBI). Pat Lienemann provided an overview of the CPBI and a live demonstration. Nat Gustafson-Sundell discussed the development of the CPBI and aspects of the implementation. Evan Rusch described four example use cases for the CPBI and outlined future directions for development.
Uninormative conflicts in the general theory of normative conflicts
Authors: Azevedo Sara
Published: November 2024

This paper focuses on uninormative conflicts – i.e., conflicts that stem from one (and only one) legal norm. This phenomenon cannot be traced back to the widespread notion of normative conflict, since normative conflicts require an overlap between two or more norms (and therefore refer only to so-called plurinormative conflicts). This paper has two main aims. On the one hand, to ascertain whether and how uninormative conflicts can be framed within a (necessarily broader) concept of normative conflict. On the other hand, to demonstrate that the mechanisms developed by legal theory against the background of plurinormativity can be applied, mutatis mutandis, to the field of uninormativity.
Treinamento teórico-prático em ultrassom eFAST:
Authors: Edmundo Fontes Carlos , R. C. Bogdan Claudio , Melo Câmara Marcela , Martins Borba Isadora , Vignotti Sabino Victória
Published: November 2024

O eFAST é uma importante ferramenta diagnóstica à beira-leito para pacientes vítimas de trauma. O objetivo desse projeto foi avaliar a efetividade de treinamento curto e prático no diagnóstico de pneumotórax. Primeiramente, os alunos de medicina (n=41) foram submetidos a um pré-teste composto por fotos e vídeos. Após essa atividade, os mesmos participaram de uma aula teórico-prática sobre o uso do eFAST. O pós-teste foi realizado logo após, 30 e 60 dias após o treinamento. Evidenciamos, de forma descritiva, aumento de 38,47% de acertos em relação ao pré e pós-teste na primeira etapa e uma manutenção da média elevada de acertos (acima de 90%) nos dois pós-testes seguintes (30 e 60 dias). Portanto, é necessário investir em treinamentos tempo-efetivos práticos visando otimizar o aprendizado e melhorar a técnica de realização e acurácia diagnóstica no contexto da medicina de emergência.
Impact of Electric Field and Biaxial Strain on the Structural, Phonon, and Optical Features of Bulk and Monolayer Potassium Nitride
Authors: Alzyadi Jabbar M. Khalaf , Jaafar Mustafa M.
Published: November 2024

First-principles calculations are used within the framework of density functional theory to investigate the electronic, structural, magnetic and optical properties of Potassium Nitride (KN) in the bulk and monolayer states. This compound is dynamically stable according to phonon calculations. The results show that the energy gap decreases from the bulk to the monolayer. The equilibrium lattice constant increases when changing from bulk to monolayer, and the half-metallic (HM) character remains preserved in that case. According to the Slater–Pauling statute (Zt-4), the total magnetic moment equals 2 µB per unit cell. The electric field and biaxial strain affect the monolayer's electronic and magnetic characteristics were investigated. The magnitude of the spin-up channel concerning the energy gap changes under the biaxial strain. In particular, it decreases under tensile strain and increases under compression strain. Given that the values of magnetic moments remain unchanged, the HM property can be preserved for significant strains. When the electric field reaches -0.6 V/nm, the half-metallic property of this compound will be destroyed. It affects the energy gap and eliminates the HM trait since the magnetic moment of the K grew significantly greater than the moment of the N, and the N played a significant role in the realization of the half-metallic characteristic.
Supporting exclusive breast feeding: The Mother- Baby Friendly Initiative
Authors: Gunasekera Dulanie
Published: November 2024

No abstract available
Holistic Intervention Strategies to Mitigate Premature Deliveries: Evidence-Based Community and Clinical Approaches
Authors: Senarathna Sudath
Published: November 2024

No abstract available
Umbilical Cord Milking: A Rapid Approach to Placental Transfusion
Authors: Dodampahala S. H. , McCully B. , Dabas Raman , Tran Que H.
Published: November 2024

Umbilical cord milking (UCM) is an alternative technique to delayed umbilical cord clamping (DCC) to enhance placental transfusion to the newborn quickly. The process involves manually squeezing the umbilical cord and rapidly pushing blood towards the infant, typically in less than 10–15 seconds. This method has garnered attention, particularly in situations where the recommended 60-second delay for DCC may be impractical or unsafe, such as when the newborn requires immediate resuscitation or when the mother is experiencing hemodynamic instability. Despite its potential benefits, UCM has not been as rigorously studied as DCC, and its safety and efficacy remain a subject of scrutiny.
23rd Annual Scientific Congress of the Perinatal Society of Sri Lanka: Published Abstracts
Authors: Editor-in-Chief
Published: November 2024

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Activation of Hedgehog pathway by circEEF2/miR-625-5p/TRPM2 axis promotes prostate cancer cell proliferation through mitochondrial stress
Authors: Zhu ChenHui , Lin LiJuan , Huang ChangQing , Wu ZhiHui
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study was to identify the role played by circEEF2 (has-circ-0048559) in prostate cancer (PCa) development and to determine the potential mechanism involved. circEEF2, miR-625-5p, and the transient receptor potential M2 channel protein (TRPM2) were determined using RT-qPCR in PCa. Cell proliferation was determined by CCK-8 assay and colony formation assay, whereas migration and invasion were assessed by Transwell assay, and apoptosis was evaluated by flow cytometry after annexin V-FITC and propidium iodide staining. The interactions between circEEF2 and miRNAs were investigated through the Circular RNA Interactome database, and the downstream targets of miR-625-5p were forecasted using TargetScan. The interaction was confirmed using both the dual luciferase reporter gene assay and RNA pull-down assay. TRPM2, Hedgehog signaling pathway proteins (GLI1 and GLI2), ubiquinone oxidase subunit B8, and cytochrome C oxidase subunit IV (COX4) were analyzed by protein blotting. JC-1 fluorescence detection was applied for mitochondrial membrane potential changes, fluorescent probe assay for intracellular ROS levels, and immunofluorescence staining for γ-H2AX expression. The role of circEEF2 in PCa tumor growth was tested by xenograft experiments. CircEEF2 expression was upregulated in PCa (p<0.05). Cells of PCa were inhibited in proliferation, migration, invasion, and enhanced in apoptosis by depleting circEEF2 (p<0.05). circEEF2 directly targeted adsorbed miR-625-5p. TRPM2 bound to miR-625-5p. Upregulating TRPM2 likewise reversed the therapeutic effect of depleting circEEF2 on cancer development in PCa cells. circEEF2 activated the Hedgehog pathway through the miR-625-5p/TRPM2 axis, promotes mitochondrial stress, and promotes PCa development in vivo. circEEF2 upregulates mitochondrial stress to promote PCa by activating the Hedgehog pathway through the miR-625-5p/TRPM2 axis.
Agrivoltaic systems towards the European green deal and agricultural policies: a review
Authors: Impallomeni Gabriella , Barreca Francesco
Published: November 2024

Excessive exploitation of natural resources has an environmental impact on ecosystems due to demographic and economic growth, and energy demand. For this reason, world economies have been implementing policy tools to achieve eco-friendly energy growth, minimizing environmental impact. It is necessary to increase Renewable Energies (RE) fraction in terms of electricity supply, improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption in greenhouses as well as in the agricultural sector. Thus, the European Green Deal (EGD) is a sustainable package of measures which, due to the ecological use of natural resources, strengthens the resilience of European food systems. The EGD’s objectives include: ensuring food security, reducing environmental impact, and supporting the farm to fork strategy and energy communities. The aim of this review is to present innovative energy technologies integrated with agrivoltaic systems to produce and utilize energy with eco-friendly methods. In this review, agrivoltaic systems were presented in the EGD perspective, since, as shown by several studies, they increase simultaneously clean energy production and crop yield, avoiding limitations in land use. As agrivoltaic systems produce energy by the installation of PV panels, an overview of PV technology was provided. PV panels can feed electricity to the power grid. Nowadays, since there are many impoverished rural areas which do not have access to electricity, a lot of projects have been developed that utilize power generation from microgrids combined with hybrid systems (e.g., wind and solar energy) to feed agricultural facilities or community buildings.
Exploring interprofessional collaboration in the intensive care unit
Authors: Thethwayo Meluleki S. , Camp Pat , Van Staden Diane , Chetty Verusia , Maddocks Stacy
Published: November 2024

Background: Critical care units require an interprofessional management approach to optimise patients’ health. Clinical education and training delivered in remote healthcare settings are vital for fostering interprofessional collaboration (IPC) among health science students for future team functioning.Objectives: Our study explored the IPC among clinicians in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting at two South African decentralised clinical training facilities to understand the existing collaborative practices that students are exposed to during their clinical training.Method: A qualitative study design, utilising semi-structured interviews, was used to gather information on the experiences of 40 purposively selected participants working in the ICU settings at the two clinical sites. Data collected from the interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed.Results: Four major themes were identified from the data, namely, scope-of-practice dispute, teamwork disruption, organisational obstacles and future aspirations.Conclusion: Participants believed that a lack of professional regard by medical doctors and an inadequate understanding of the role of other professionals impeded appropriate referral practice and collaborative team functioning. Under-exposure to interprofessional education (IPE) at an undergraduate level and the pervasive medical hierarchy were perceived as a primary attributable cause of this phenomenon. Moreover, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and persistent staff shortages purportedly obstructed potential opportunities to collaborate in multidisciplinary meetings. Participants believed that improving undergraduate IPE and compulsory multidisciplinary meetings to promote communication would improve team functioning in these clinical settings.Clinical Implications: Undergraduate IPE is a feasible approach to improve collaborative care in ICUs to achieve better patient outcomes.
A priori bounds for geodesic diameter. Part I. Integral chains with coefficients in a complete normed commutative group
Authors: Menne Ulrich , Scharrer Christian
Published: November 2024

As service to the community, we provide – for Euclidean space – a basic treatment of locally rectifiable chains and of the complex of locally integral chains. In this setting, we may beneficially develop the idea of a complete normed commutative group bundle over the Grassmann manifold whose fibre is the coefficient group of the chains. Our exposition also sheds new light on some algebraic aspects of the theory. Finally, we indicate an extension to a geometric approach to locally flat chains centring on locally rectifiable chains rather than completion procedures.
Hydrodynamic and symbolic models of computation with advice
Authors: Cardona Robert
Published: November 2024

Dynamical systems and physical models defined on idealized continuous phase spaces are known to exhibit non-computable phenomena; examples include the wave equation, recurrent neural networks, or Julia sets in holomorphic dynamics. Inspired by the works of Moore and Siegelmann, we show that ideal fluids, modeled by the Euler equations, are capable of simulating poly-time Turing machines with polynomial advice on compact three-dimensional domains. This is precisely the complexity class

P/\textup{poly}

considered by Siegelmann in her study of analog recurrent neural networks. In addition, we introduce a new class of symbolic systems, related to countably piecewise linear transformations of the unit square, that is capable of simulating Turing machines with advice in real-time, contrary to previously known models.