bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Profitability, Leverage, and Firm Size on Tax Avoidance of F&B Companies Listed on IDX
Authors: Kurniawati Fienda , Prasetyo Tri Utomo
Published: January 2025

This study analyzes the effect of profitability, leverage, and firm size on tax avoidance. The research sample consisted of 13 manufacturing companies in the food and beverage sub-sector, determined using the purposive sampling method from 2019 to 2021. The data type used is secondary data in the form of annual financial statements. The data analysis technique uses panel data regression analysis. Based on the results of the study, it is proven that profitability has a significant positive effect on tax avoidance. Meanwhile, the impact of leverage and firm size on tax avoidance is not proven through the results of this study.
El Observatorio de la Red Iberoamericana de Bioética (ORIBI), bases para su operación
Authors: Cabrera Cabrera Antonio , Sánchez Guerrero Alejandro , Cerdio Domínguez David , Fernández Molina María Victoria
Published: January 2025

El texto presenta una visión detallada sobre la importancia y operación del Observatorio de la Red Iberoamericana de Bioética (ORIBI), argumentando la relevancia de la bioética en la contemporaneidad. La bioética, definida como la ética aplicada a la vida, ha expandido su influencia más allá de la medicina para abarcar áreas como el medio ambiente, derechos humanos y lucha contra la pobreza, destacando el enfoque interdisciplinario esencial para abordar dilemas éticos complejos. El ORIBI, desarrollado por el Centro Anáhuac de Desarrollo Estratégico en Bioética (CADEBI), busca consolidar algunos esfuerzos dispersos en Iberoamérica, fomentando la colaboración regional en investigación, formación y gestión de la bioética. Se destaca la necesidad de trabajo colaborativo entre observatorios existentes, aprovechando recursos y conocimientos para promover el bienestar social. El ORIBI planea su acción en torno al monitoreo continuo, análisis de actividades y red de vinculación, apoyándose en herramientas como el Atlas Iberoamericano de Bioética y una serie de indicadores de seguimiento. Este enfoque estratégico y flexible permite adaptar la operación del observatorio a desafíos emergentes.
Eutanasia y objeción de conciencia
Authors: Patiño Reyes Alberto
Published: January 2025

Para comenzar, su publicación obedece al tratamiento dispensado a la objeción de conciencia en la Ley Orgánica 3/2021, de 24 de marzo, de regulación de la eutanasia en España. Con esa legislación, la eutanasia pasó de ser considerada un delito a convertirse en un derecho prestacional a cargo de la Administración Pública. Por tanto, su objetivo es analizar la objeción de conciencia del personal sanitario en la práctica de este “nuevo derecho”.
STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF MENSTRUAL HEALTH AMONG TRIBAL ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN MAHARASHTRA
Authors: Dudhamal Vandana , Dhage Satishkumar , Solanke Prashant
Published: January 2025

Background: Menstrual health awareness remains a critical challenge among tribal adolescent girls in Maharashtra,
where socio-cultural barriers compound the challenges of adolescent development. This observational study aims to
assess the current status of menstrual health awareness, practices and restrictions observed during menstruation by
tribal adolescent girls. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among 420 tribal adolescent
girls of 10-18 years from selected schools across six tribal blocks of Maharashtra over six months. Data was collected
using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire covering domains of menstrual knowledge, hygiene practices, cultural
beliefs and taboos affecting menstrual health. Systematic random sampling was done to select participants from the
participant schools. Results: The study examined menstrual health awareness, revealing that 69% of participant girls
got basic pre-menarche knowledge about menstruation from their mothers or sisters. Knowledge of menstrual
physiology was limited, with just 27% understanding that menstrual blood originates from the uterus. Only 21%
practiced regular cleaning during menstruation,while 70% used sanitary pads and 71% used water alone for external
genital cleaning. Regarding disposal, 52% of girls either used dustbins or flushed pads in toilets. Cultural restrictions
significantly impacted participants, with only 22% reporting no restrictions. The most common restrictions were
prohibitions on attending religious functions (67%) and family gatherings (52%). Notably, a statistically significant
relationship was found between mothers' literacy levels and their daughters' practice of use of sanitary pads.
Conclusion: The findings highlight significant gaps in menstrual health knowledge and practices among tribal
adolescent girls in Maharashtra.The study emphasizes on culturally sensitive educational interventions and communitybased programs to address cultural barriers. These insights can help policy development for promoting menstrual
health in tribal communities.
THE IMPACT OF ZUMBADANCE INTERVENTION ON THE ENHANCEMENT OF ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING SKILLS IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Authors: Varghese Jensy , Naomi G. Victoria
Published: January 2025

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) frequently encounter significant obstacles in mastering Activities of
Daily Living (ADL) skills,which are vital for cultivating independence and improving overall quality of life (Schneider et
al.,2015).These difficulties can hinder self-care routines,impede social interactions,and disrupt communication,often
resulting in increased reliance on caregivers.Traditional intervention strategies, such as behavioural therapies, while
effective in some contexts,may not sufficiently engage children or promote a comprehensive developmental approach.
Zumba dance presents a compelling alternative due to its engaging rhythmic movements and group dynamics. This
form of structured physical activity has shown promise in addressing the unique challenges faced by children with ASD.
Research indicates that participation in enjoyable and organized physical activities can significantly improve motor
skills, enhance social interactions, and foster emotional regulation (Cameron & O'Rourke, 2019). The energetic and
interactive nature of Zumba allows children to experience movement in a fun and motivating way,potentially leading to
increased participation and enthusiasm. Furthermore, Zumba emphasizes non-verbal communication through dance,
providing a unique opportunity for children with ASD to practice social skills in a low-pressure environment.Given these
factors, investigating Zumba as a strategic intervention could yield significant benefits in enhancing ADL skills and
promoting holistic development for children with ASD.Ultimately,this approach could pave the way for more sustainable
independence and improved quality of life for affected individuals.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS, WORKING ENVIRONMENT, AND PHYSICAL HAZARDS AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL WORKERS IN ALIGARH DISTRICT, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA
Authors: Ishaq Mohd , Khan Mohd Arif
Published: January 2025

Background: Agriculture is the primary occupation in rural India. Agricultural workers are indispensable to rural
economies, playing a significant role in ensuring food security and economic stability. However, they are among the
most vulnerable occupational groups,facing numerous health and safety challenges.This study seeks to examine their
socio-economic and working conditions, with a particular emphasis on the physical hazards common in their work
environment. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 380 agricultural workers in Aligarh district,
Uttar Pradesh,India.Information on demographic details,work-related characteristics,and physical hazard factors was
gathered using a structured interview schedule between November 2023 to March 2024 through multistage sampling.
The descriptive data were presented in the form of categories, along with their corresponding numbers and
percentages. Results: Agricultural workers face many challenges, especially those from disadvantaged groups like
Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes. Low education levels make these problems worse. About 30% of
workers could not read or write, and very few have studied beyond high school. Financial struggles are common, with
63.6% of workers reported that their earnings from farming are not enough.The hard physical labour also takes a toll on
their health.Over 84% of workers often feel tired and weak,and many suffer from sunstroke due to working long hours in
the sun. Conclusion: The findings emphasize the importance of implementing proper health and safety measures,
including training programs and providing protective equipment.Addressing these issues can improve the health and
quality of life of agricultural workers while creating a safer workplace in the farming sector.
The Mesolithic of the Jászság: The beginning of a new research project and preliminary results
Authors: Szegedi Kristóf István , Gulyás András Zoltán , Kerékgyártó Gyula , Kertész Róbert , Lengyel György , Marton Tibor
Published: January 2025

The ‘Jászság Mesolithic’ is almost iconic in Hungarian research on prehistory because of the abundance of the sites associated with early Holocene hunter-gatherers discovered there since the late 1980s. At these sites, lithic industries unequivocally connected with the Mesolithic and characterised by geometric microliths were found, refuting the ‘Mesolithic hiatus’ theory. Unfortunately, the wave of successful research slowed down after the 2000s. Recently, the Hungarian National Museum National Institute of Archaeology and the Hungarian Research Network Institute of Archaeology in cooperation with county museums such as the Damjanich János Museum in Szolnok and the Jász Museum in Jászberény, embraced the topic and started new research on the Paleolithic and Mesolithic sites of the Jászság. The cooperation is based on the surface find collections gleaned by Gyula Kerékgyártó. In this paper, we present the preliminary results and methodology of our research, which hopefully provides a new basis for a better understanding of the Mesolithic of the Jászság and the early Holocene prehistory of the Carpathian Basin.
Mature Retroperitoneal Teratoma in Children about a Case in the Pediatric Surgery Department of the Nianankoro Fomba Hospital in Ségou
Authors: M Dembélé. , S Coulibaly. O , A Traoré. , Y Coulibaly.
Published: January 2025

Retroperitoneal teratoma represents 1-11% of primary retroperitoneal tumors [1]. It is generally benign whether mature or immature. The treatment is surgical and the prognosis is excellent in the absence of complications. We report a case of mature retroperitoneal teratoma in an 8-year-old girl revealed by an isolated right paramedian abdominal mass. CT revealed a right suprarenal mass, fatty density with calcifications, without invasion of neighboring structures, measuring 124 mm in transverse diameter, 104 mm in anteroposterior diameter and 174 mm in height. Management consisted of complete excision of the tumor without incident.
Lazer na escola: as propostas extra-classe de interesses físico/esportivos como opções de lazer dos alunos de 5ª à 8ª séries – ensino fundamental – no Colégio Rui Barbosa, de Marechal Cândido Rondon, PR
Authors: Tortato Aldemir , Queirós Ilse Lorena von Borstel Galvão de
Published: January 2025

O estudo teve como objetivo analisar as atividades extracurriculares de caráter físico e esportivo oferecidas pelo Colégio Rui Barbosa, em Marechal Cândido Rondon-PR, e sua caracterização como opções de lazer para alunos do ensino fundamental. A pesquisa foi realizada com 50 alunos de 11 a 15 anos, por meio de um questionário estruturado. Os resultados indicaram que a maioria dos estudantes participa das atividades por vontade própria e as considera uma forma de lazer, destacando a promoção da saúde como o principal motivo. As modalidades mais praticadas foram futsal, handebol e futebol. Constatou-se que os alunos valorizam os espaços e materiais utilizados, mas apontam a necessidade de melhorias. Conclui-se que as atividades extracurriculares contribuem para a qualidade de vida dos estudantes e devem ser incentivadas pelas instituições de ensino, promovendo o lazer e o desenvolvimento integral dos alunos.
Análise das teorias dos estágios aplicadas aos estudos do desenvolvimento infantil
Authors: Filadelfo Elidenir Andressa Prestes , Filadelfo Jocimar Roberto
Published: January 2025

O estudo teve como objetivo analisar as principais teorias dos estágios aplicadas ao desenvolvimento infantil e suas implicações na Educação Física. A pesquisa foi conduzida por meio de uma revisão bibliográfica, explorando teorias de Piaget, Wallon, Le Boulch e outros estudiosos. Os resultados indicam que o desenvolvimento infantil é um processo contínuo e interdependente, abrangendo aspectos motores, cognitivos e sociais. A Educação Física desempenha um papel crucial nesse processo, ao proporcionar experiências motoras adequadas a cada estágio do desenvolvimento. Conclui-se que compreender essas teorias é essencial para a elaboração de práticas pedagógicas eficazes, que respeitem as necessidades e capacidades das crianças em diferentes fases de crescimento.
Regulamentação da profissão: legalidade versus legitimidade
Authors: Brugnerotto Fábio Augusto
Published: January 2025

O estudo teve como objetivo analisar criticamente a regulamentação da profissão de Educação Física no Brasil, contrastando os aspectos de legalidade e legitimidade. A pesquisa baseia-se em uma revisão teórica sobre a atuação dos órgãos reguladores, como o CONFEF/CREFs, e seus impactos na autonomia profissional e na identidade da Educação Física. Os resultados indicam que a regulamentação impõe um controle sistemático, que por um lado garante organização e ética, mas por outro restringe a pluralidade da atuação profissional. Conclui-se que a regulamentação deve considerar a diversidade de perspectivas na Educação Física, equilibrando exigências legais e reconhecimento da prática profissional, para evitar a imposição de um modelo único de intervenção.
Dança de rua: conhecimento e vivência de lazer na Unioeste
Authors: Queirós Ilse Lorena von Borstel Galvão de , Ucci Sarah Cristina , Silva Mônica Bernadete Gomes da
Published: January 2025

O estudo teve como objetivo analisar a experiência do projeto de extensão “Venha Dançar com a Gente!!!”, desenvolvido na UNIOESTE – Campus Marechal Cândido Rondon, enfatizando a dança de rua como conteúdo cultural da Educação Física e vivência de lazer universitário. A metodologia consistiu na organização de um laboratório de dança, incluindo grupo de estudo, planejamento e aplicação de aulas, além de apresentações artísticas e científicas. Os resultados indicaram um aumento no interesse pela dança entre universitários e jovens da comunidade, além do aprimoramento teórico e prático dos acadêmicos envolvidos. Conclui-se que a dança de rua pode ser utilizada como uma ferramenta pedagógica e de lazer, promovendo socialização, expressão corporal e valorização cultural no ambiente acadêmico.
Colônia de férias: “recreando com a natureza”
Authors: Vigorena Daniela Paola Liessem , Hein Francieli
Published: January 2025

O estudo teve como objetivo relatar a experiência da colônia de férias “Recreando com a Natureza”, desenvolvida para alunos das oitavas séries de Marechal Cândido Rondon-PR. O projeto proporcionou atividades esportivas, recreativas e culturais em ambiente natural, promovendo a socialização e a conscientização ambiental. A metodologia envolveu a realização de um acampamento com trilhas ecológicas, jogos, gincanas e dinâmicas interativas. Os resultados indicaram grande aceitação dos participantes, que destacaram o contato com a natureza e a prática esportiva como elementos fundamentais para o lazer. Conclui-se que iniciativas como essa contribuem para a valorização das atividades recreativas e para o desenvolvimento social e físico dos jovens, reforçando a importância da Educação Física no lazer e na qualidade de vida.
PERKAWINAN ELIT ISTANA DI SAMBAS DAN PERUBAHAN LAINNYA PADA ABAD XX
Authors: Kartika Kartika , Rusiadi Rusiadi
Published: January 2025

This paper examines the pattern of marriage in the Sambas Sultanate in the XX century regarding changes in the marriage of relatives of the Sambas Sultanate, aiming in addition to providing an explanation and description of the marriage pattern of the relatives of the twentieth century Sultanate of Sambas, also providing information and clarity on the factors that influence the occurrence of changes in the marriage pattern of the relatives of the XX century Sambas Sultanate. The description in this paper aims to make a systematic and objective reconstruction of the past, which is done by collecting, evaluating, synthesizing, and verifying evidence to establish facts, and obtain strong conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the marriage pattern of the relatives of the Sultanate of the twentieth century has changed. Marriages that were originally closed to relatives of the Sultanate and elites from other Sultanates, over time there was a transformation from a closed marriage pattern to a more open pattern. There are several factors that caused these changes, namely the birth of educated people and changes in the power of the Sultanate which caused the decline in the authority of the Sambas Sultanate.
Consequences of Online Shopping Attributes on E-Commerce Customers
Authors: Cahayani Novi , Riorini Sri Vandayuli , Maythili M. , Santoso Diandra Vizara
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze the influence of online shopping attributes, namely Information Quality, Privacy, Perceived Security, Product Variety, and Product Delivery on Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty in Indonesian e-commerce. With a quantitative approach, data were collected through a survey of e-commerce users to evaluate the relationship between these attributes and Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty. Sampling was conducted by targeting the population of active e-commerce users in Indonesia, totaling 270 respondents. The results of the analysis show that three of all attributes (Privacy, Perceived Security, and Product Variety) have a significant positive influence on Customer Satisfaction, which in turn increases Customer Loyalty. Good privacy and a high level of security are key factors in creating Customer Satisfaction. In addition, complete and clear Product Variety information has also proven to be important in improving the shopping experience. This article discusses how each attribute can be optimized to increase Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty in the context of intense competition in the e-commerce industry. These findings provide valuable insights for e-commerce managers in designing more effective marketing strategies to increase competitiveness in the market.
Impacto de la Seguridad en el Crecimiento Económico de la Provincia del Guayas periodo 2014-2023
Authors: Pozo Alegría Jonathan Estuardo
Published: January 2025

El artículo examina la relación entre inseguridad y crecimiento económico en la provincia del Guayas, Ecuador, entre 2014 y 2023. Utilizando un modelo de regresión múltiple, se analizan las tasas de homicidios, robos y feminicidios como variables independientes que impactan el Producto Interno Bruto (PIB). Los resultados muestran que los homicidios y los robos tienen una compensación positiva con el PIB, posiblemente debido al incremento en gastos asociados a seguridad y servicios relacionados con la violencia. Por otro lado, los feminicidios presentan una compensación negativa, evidenciando el impacto adverso de la violencia de genero. Durante el período analizado, los niveles de inseguridad aumentaron significativamente, afectando la percepción de estabilidad en la provincia y desincentivando la inversión extranjera y local. La investigación destaca la necesidad de políticas públicas efectivas que integren la seguridad ciudadana y el desarrollo económico. Entre las recomendaciones, se plantea establecer alianzas entre sectores público y privado, implementar sistemas de monitoreo y análisis continuo, y ofrecer incentivos fiscales en áreas más seguras para estimular. Este análisis enfatiza cómo la inseguridad no solo compromete la calidad de vida, sino que también afecta negativamente el crecimiento económico regional, requiriendo soluciones coordinadas y sostenibles para su mitigación en la Provincia del Guayas.
Papel do prestador de cuidados: construção de um percurso clínico por enfermeiros especialistas
Authors: Lopes dos Santos Renata , Sobral Salomé , Silva Lino André , Bessa Énio , Costa José Filipe , Pires Olinda , Lopes Paula , Abreu Nuno , Alves Eduardo
Published: January 2025

Enquadramento: da longevidade, emergem desafios em diversos domínios, como a saúde e a prestação de cuidados. Com o envelhecimento muitas são as morbilidades e comorbilidades que surgem, conduzindo a um maior índice de dependência e uma maior necessidade de cuidados formais ou informais. Objetivo: avaliar a perceção de um grupo de enfermeiros especialistas sobre o papel do prestador de cuidados. Metodologia: estudo qualitativo exploratório e descritivo. Como técnica de recolha de dados recorreu-se a grupo focal através de uma amostra intencional constituída por 13 enfermeiros especialistas em enfermagem médico-cirúrgica (EEEMC). Os dados foram categorizados por consenso com base na técnica de análise de conteúdo e pressupostos de Bardin. Resultados: com análise de conteúdo, criaram-se seis categorias e duas subcategorias. Em todas foram obtidas validações concordantes, revelando valorização por parte dos enfermeiros dos referidos domínios. Papel de prestador de cuidados, stress de prestador de cuidados e potencial do cuidador para tomar conta foram referidos como domínios chave no processo de tomada de decisão. Já os domínios processo familiar, suporte e continuidade de cuidados foram entendidos como secundários, mas, essenciais para a continuidade dos cuidados. Conclusão: os resultados revelam que os EEEMC são unânimes na valorização e capacitação dos prestadores de cuidados em contexto de internamento hospitalar.
Manipulation of statistics in information: a worrying practice
Authors: Hidalgo Torres José Luis
Published: January 2025

Statistics is a very versatile and indispensable tool for analyzing and making decisions in a wide range of areas, such as science, politics and communication. However, it can be manipulated for questionable purposes and generate serious consequences in society as a result of its use. The manipulation of statistics in information produces a distortion of the truth, affecting people's decision-making, individually and in groups, producing: making erroneous decisions, based on false information; economic losses due to investments or purchases based on unfounded information; and, health risks, caused by the lack of important information on safety or effectiveness. To illustrate the case, a methodology based on critical analysis was applied; evaluating and contrasting sources, identifying biases and inconsistencies and selecting validated information, conducting a context search, examining the environment and the variables that influence the statistics and the techniques used to display the data at the convenience of the interested parties. Finally, the ethical and social implications of this manipulation were discussed, as well as possible solutions to prevent and combat it.
Ainu Representation in the World of Japanese Comics: Shumari and Golden Kamuy Take on the Ruling Narratives of Hokkaidō History
Authors: Keller Zsófia
Published: January 2025

Examining Japanese history through manga may initially seem unconventional, given the considerable distrust towards the medium in Western scholarship, where it is often viewed as a tool for distorting history. To avoid misinterpretation in the analysis of Japanese comics, it is essential to approach them with what Tessa Morris-Suzuki terms historical truthfulness, recognising them as gateways to a complex web of inherited ideas rather than direct representations of the historical periods that they depict. This approach is supported by Luc Pauwels’ integrated conceptual framework for visual sociology, which cautions against conflating the depiction with the depicted in the analysis of pre-made visuals. This study employs this methodological framework to analyse and compare two manga series that explore Ainu history and culture: Tezuka Osamu’s Shumari and Noda Satoru’s Golden Kamuy. Both narratives are set in Meiji-era Hokkaidō, a time when Wajin newcomers sought to erase the Indigenous Ainu from the northern island’s history. Consequently, Hokkaidō is often still perceived as a natural frontier developed by settlers for the benefit of the Japanese nation, while the Ainu continue to be stereotyped as a dying race. By critically engaging with these prevailing narratives, Tezuka and Noda elevate their work to what Pierre Nora calls places of memory. Nissim Otmazgin describes the way in which interacting with such seemingly unassuming places of memory creates, propagates, and reproduces a variety of memories about history among its readership as banal memory. Tezuka’s Shumari challenges the narrative of Hokkaidō as empty land by portraying it as the colonised land of the Ainu, yet he struggles to escape the dying race stereotype in the depiction of his Ainu characters. Conversely, Noda’s Golden Kamuy rejects this stereotype by vividly—and at times anachronistically—showcasing the beauty of Ainu culture. However, by sidelining historical injustices in his narrative, Noda offers readers a shallow understanding of Ainu history.
Important achievements in Chinese studies of Hungary
Authors: Ésik Szandra
Published: January 2025

Szandra Ésik's review of the Chinese–Hungarian Dictionary (2017) edited by Huba Bartos and Imre Hamar, and the Hungarian–Chinese Dictionary (2024) edited by Huba Bartos, Imre Hamar and Melinda Pap.
Pengembangan Strategi Komunikasi dan Pelatihan Karyawan Sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Kinerja Karyawan di PT. Jasa Peralatan Pelabuhan Indonesia
Authors: Furqon Muhammad , Sutrisno
Published: January 2025

A company's competitiveness is not just about survival but also about creating sustainable advantages to seize greater opportunities in the global market. Therefore, companies must continuously innovate, understand consumer needs, and enhance efficiency to maintain competitiveness. Employee performance plays a critical role in the success and sustainability of a company. Thus, companies must consistently invest in training, development, and fostering a supportive work environment to enable employees to perform at their best. This study examines the development of communication strategies and employee training as efforts to improve employee performance at PT. Jasa Peralatan Pelabuhan Indonesia, utilizing a quantitative-based research method. The study population consisted of 547 individuals, but through the Random Sampling method, a sample of 85 participants was obtained using the Slovin formula. The research analyzes data using SPSS version 25.0 with a multiple linear regression approach. The results revealed that, partially, the communication variable has a positive and significant influence on employee performance. Similarly, the employee training variable shows a significant influence on employee performance. Collectively, communication and employee training significantly impact employee performance.
Keywords: Strategy Development, Communication, Employee Training, Employee Performance
Railway transport system modelling approach for robustness analysis
Authors: Wolniewicz Łukasz
Published: January 2025

The article presents an approach to train traffic modelling that allows for the analysis of how railway networks respond to various disturbances, including increased traffic and disturbance events. It discusses different methods of reconfiguration actions in key points of the railway network, which helps reduce delay propagation in the transport system. The 1st part covers building simulation models, which include defining infrastructure, setting train routes, configuring rolling stock, and disturbance scenarios, enabling the analysis of various disruptive events. The simulations allow for testing disturbance scenarios with minimal downtime risk without interfering with the real-world environment. The study results identified key system parameters generating the largest delays, such as platform availability, signaling, and the number of block sections. Probability density distributions for event intervals and durations were analyzed. The Kolmogorov–Smirnov test was used to confirm the fit of empirical distributions with theoretical ones, which were then implemented in the model of railway line No 271, running from Wrocław to Żmigród (Poland). As part of the reconfiguration of this railway line, new platforms were added, the time required for route setting was reduced, and the number of block sections was increased. These actions significantly reduced average delays, improved line capacity, and enhanced the robustness of the railway transport system against disturbances. The reconfiguration effectively reduced delays in areas causing significant time exceedances above 359 s, which was recognized in the Polish railway network as critical.
Non-ideal two-level battery charger—modeling and simulation
Authors: Campos-Salazar José M. , Aguayo-Lazcano Juan L. , Rafiezadeh Roya
Published: January 2025

A comprehensive analysis of a two-level battery charger model is presented, focusing on its switched and averaged dynamics validated via MATLAB Simulink simulations. The system, powered by an 800 V DC source, is managed by a robust PI-compensated feedback loop, delivering minimal ripple, rapid transient response, and high stability under varying load conditions. Results demonstrate precise battery current control with a 4 ms settling time for step changes and ripple levels kept below 0.16% for current and 2.4% for capacitor voltage. Sensitivity analyses highlight the impact of non-ideal resistances—such as MOSFET on-resistance and inductor resistance—on efficiency and equilibrium voltage stability. Stability and loop gain studies confirm robust control performance, with all poles positioned in the stable region of the s-plane, ensuring reliable operation. This work provides key insights for designing high-efficiency, stable battery chargers and supports the use of advanced control techniques to further enhance converter performance.
Some new estimations on the spectral radius of the Schur product of matrices
Authors: Chen Fubin
Published: January 2025

The present study investigates the Schur product of multiple nonnegative matrices $ {{\boldsymbol{G}}_1} $, $ {{\boldsymbol{G}}_2} $, $ \cdots $, $ {{\boldsymbol{G}}_n} $. By utilizing the Perron root estimation for nonnegative matrices and applying the Hölder inequality, we establish some upper bounds on $ \rho \left( {{{\boldsymbol{G}}_1} \circ {{\boldsymbol{G}}_2} \circ \cdots \circ {{\boldsymbol{G}}_n}} \right) $. These novel findings encompass and extend certain earlier results. Some comparative analysis between our new results and existing results is conducted through numerical experiments. Theoretical analysis and data calculations demonstrate that our results outperform those reported in other studies.
Robust control and data reconstruction for nonlinear epidemiological models using feedback linearization and state estimation
Authors: Csutak Balázs , Szederkényi Gábor
Published: January 2025

It has been clearly demonstrated over the past years that control theory can provide an efficient framework for the solution of several complex tasks in epidemiology. In this paper, we present a computational approach for the state estimation based reference tracking control and historical data reconstruction using nonlinear compartmental epidemic models. The control model is given in nonlinear input-affine form, where the manipulable input is the disease transmission rate influenced by possible measures and restrictions, while the observed or computed output is the number of infected people. The control design is built around a simple SEIR model and relies on a feedback linearization technique. We examine and compare different control setups distinguished by the availability of state information, complementing the directly measurable data with an extended Kalman filter used for state estimation. To illustrate the capabilities and robustness of the proposed method, we carry out multiple case studies for output tracking and data reconstruction on Swedish and Hungarian data, all in the presence of serious model and parameter mismatch. Computation results show that a well-designed feedback, even in the presence of significant observation uncertainties, can sufficiently reduce the effect of modeling errors.
Pension in the national accounts and wealth surveys: how do they impact economic measures?
Authors: Kavonius Ilja Kristian
Published: January 2025

In the past, there have been several projects to include distributional aspects in the national accounts framework. Household distributional information will also be covered in the forthcoming version of the System of National Accounts as well as the G20 Data Gaps initiative, which sets household distributional information as a priority. The starting point of this paper is to discuss how pensions are treated and how they could be included in the Distributional Wealth Accounts (DWA), an experimental quarterly dataset currently under development by the European System of Central Banks. DWA integrates the Household Finance and Consumption Survey (HFCS) with national accounts' household balance sheets. The first results of this project have been published for the general public in January 2024. The results cover almost the complete balance sheet of households, but one of the missing main household wealth categories is pensions. The main reason is that because pension systems vary greatly between different European countries, consistent treatment and linkage are complicated by limitations in the underlying data sources. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the treatment of pensions in the national accounts and wealth surveys and to establish the linkage between the HFCS and national accounts concerning the pension stocks and transactions. The paper discusses the complete pension system: social security pensions as well as employment-related pension schemes other than social security. As the pensions systems differ between European countries, the paper additionally discusses the economic impact of different systems.
Teacher well-being and use of artificial intelligence applications and tools: Moderation effects of leadership support in inclusive classroom
Authors: Almaki Samah Hatem , Mafarja Nofouz , Al Mansoori Hamama Mubarak Saif
Published: January 2025

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into primary inclusive classrooms can significantly enhance teacher well-being by streamlining tasks, preventing burnout, fostering collaboration, and supporting diverse learning needs. However, for teachers to effectively use AI, they need to recognize its relevance, engage with its benefits, and promote its use to enhance their own well-being. The primary goal of this study is to examine the moderator effect of leadership support on the adoption of AI applications and tools and psychological well-being in primary inclusive classrooms in our hypothesized research model. To address this purpose, a quantitative methodology with structural equation modeling was utilized. Data was retrieved through an online questionnaire from 342 primary inclusive teachers, most being regular AI users. Our findings indicate that extensive use of AI tools is linked to engagement, relationships, and accomplishment but not to positive emotions or meaning. Surprisingly, school leadership negatively moderates factors outcomes, except for accomplishment, which remained effective. Leadership appeared less crucial in promoting AI adoption and enhancing teacher well-being. Leadership emerged as a less critical factor in promoting AI applications and tool adoption and teacher well-being. Professional programs for teachers should incorporate the impact of AI-based educational tools on psychological well-being, emphasizing the key role of leadership in AI adoption. Additionally, these programs should offer opportunities for sharing best practices to enhance the effective integration of AI in educational settings.
Effectiveness of AI-Powered Wellness in Promoting Employee Wellbeing and Happiness
Authors: Mittal Shashank , Wijethilak Hewawasam P. G. D. , Chandel Ajay
Published: January 2025

AI-powered wellness programs are revolutionizing employee health and wellbeing by offering personalized and data-driven solutions. These programs leverage advanced algorithms and machine learning to provide tailored recommendations, support mental health, and enhance overall workplace wellness. Despite their benefits, such as improved employee engagement and reduced healthcare costs, challenges persist, including privacy concerns, data security issues, and the risk of algorithmic bias. Future trends indicate a focus on integrating emerging technologies like virtual reality and IoT, expanding mental health support, and ensuring inclusivity and ethical practices. This abstract explores the current landscape, benefits, challenges, and future innovations in AI-powered wellness programs, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that combines technological advancements with human touch to achieve sustainable employee wellbeing.
Key Strategies for Happiness in Workplace
Authors: Soumya Jacob P. , Warrier Uma
Published: January 2025

Well-being and happiness in the workplace are crucial for fostering a productive workforce. Happiness in the workplace is multi-factorial, comprised of psychological well-being, job satisfaction and harmonious human relationships. Research studies reveal that employees who experience higher levels of happiness and well-being are more productive, creative, and better at problem-solving. Positive well-being practices have been shown to increase employee satisfaction and reduce turnover rates. Moreover, these practices contribute a lot to reduce job stress and burnout. Testing happiness or well-being assessments are also critical to promoting employee satisfaction. Regular assessments can provide newer insights, allowing employers to identify areas where interventions or modifications are needed and to measure the impact of implemented strategies.
The Role of Leadership in Promoting Workplace Happiness
Authors: Kayyali Mustafa
Published: January 2025

This chapter addresses the crucial role leadership plays in creating workplace happiness and fostering a healthy work environment. It studies diverse leadership styles and their impact on employee health, with a special focus on how emotional intelligence enhances leaders' capacity to connect with their teams. Drawing from recent studies and practical examples, the chapter explores critical tactics leaders may use to build an environment that fosters job satisfaction, engagement, and general happiness. Additionally, it underscores the need to monitor leadership's impact on workplace satisfaction to ensure long-term organizational performance. By integrating leadership theory with workplace wellbeing practices, this chapter provides significant insights for executives looking to increase staff morale and productivity.
The Role of Purpose-Driven Leadership
Authors: Chandel Ajay , Yadav Mohit , Luu Thi Minh Ngoc
Published: January 2025

Purpose-driven leadership is increasingly recognized for its potential to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and organizational success. This chapter explores how purpose-driven leadership fosters a meaningful work environment by aligning organizational goals with employees' personal values. It examines the impact of purpose on organizational culture, employee engagement, and overall happiness. Key challenges, such as misalignment and resistance, are discussed, alongside strategies for effective implementation. The chapter also highlights future trends and innovations, including the integration of AI, the focus on social and environmental impact, and advancements in technology that will shape the evolution of purpose-driven leadership. By adopting best practices and measuring impact, organizations can leverage purpose-driven leadership to drive sustainable success and create a fulfilling work environment.
Narratives of Workplace Well-Being
Authors: Momin Mujtaba Murtuza , Rolla Krishna Priya
Published: January 2025

The chapter conceptualizes the distinct conceptual perspectives on the theme of well-being, which further introduces the research constructs and theoretical underpinnings that exist around the model. The chapter represents the existent scales that substantiate to ‘measure' the psychological state of Employee well-being. A multi-disciplinary approach is enunciated to determine its significance in organizational parlance; besides stating its significance to practitioners and theorists. The narrative also includes a brief discussion on the gendered approach to well-being, which devotes the prepositions around the notion of gender and happiness. The chapter offers a holistic understanding around the concept of well-being, approaches around it, research constructs and finally, its articulation to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs).
Drivers of Promoting Employee Workplace Happiness
Authors: Singh Amrik
Published: January 2025

Workplace happiness has become a topic of interest in today's employment world as employee retention and their satisfaction is the major concern for organizations today. Workplace happiness refers to a state in which employees feel comfortable, secure, and safe. Many employers are willing to spend money in order to hire life coaches and trainers who can conduct sessions on team-building exercises, gameplays, practical training, and experience sharing in order to keep their employees happy and enthusiastic at work. In the hospitality and tourism sectors, enhancing people's wellbeing and quality of life encompasses a number of different factors, such as employee happiness, customer experience, sustainability, and community involvement. It prioritizes the requirements of individuals over those of businesses, research on well-being and quality of life is ethical. In this chapter we analyze on improving people's well-being and quality of life in the hospitality and tourism industries
Wellbeing and Happiness in the Workplace
Authors: Alkhawaldeh Muthnna Mohammed , Abuajamieh Zaid Ibrahim , Abdelrahim Zakaria Moh'd
Published: January 2025

This study aims to present the positive and negative aspects of the medical profession, that is, the most important challenges that medical and paramedical teams can face, as well as the most important motivations and factors that make the aforementioned people insist on adhering to their profession and enjoying it despite the risks and obstacles surrounding them. Therefore, the center-point of attraction towards this study lies within the fields of happiness of workers in the medical field, as well as the motivators and challenges that face healthcare professionals regardless of the obstacles surrounding as we have stated and mentioned earlier.
An Investigation Into Teachers' Perceptions of Their Wellbeing in the ELT Sector in Malta
Authors: Cortis Louise , Xerri Daniel
Published: January 2025

Several studies have concluded that the teaching profession is characterized by high occurrences of emotional exhaustion and burnout. These conditions very often lead to low levels of wellbeing in teachers and constitute a major concern for the profession. Teachers who experience low levels of wellbeing are much more likely to suffer from mental health issues. This study investigates the wellbeing of teachers working in private language schools forming part of the English Language Teaching (ELT) sector in Malta. It focuses on the factors that can positively or negatively influence teacher wellbeing and examines the self-regulation strategies ELT practitioners apply. The study's findings show that conditions such as low salary, working without a proper contract, and student misbehaviour are the highest causative factors that negatively affect teacher wellbeing. The study concludes that more wellbeing development programmes are needed so as to equip language teachers with the knowledge and skills to safeguard their wellbeing.
Mapping the Mindful Balance
Authors: Mann Shikha , Deshmukh Kalpana , Bhattacharya Saurabh , Mann Sakshi
Published: January 2025

This bibliometric analysis, using Scopus data, specifically examines 68 publications obtained through the use of the keywords 'mindfulness' and 'work-life balance' from academic journals in the fields of psychology and business. The investigation leverages complete bibliometric insights by utilizing the bibliometrix package in R, written by Aria and Cuccurullo (2017), and employing data visualization and examination. The software is specifically intended to handle complex bibliographic data and is highly effective in extracting significant information from the dataset. It provides a powerful tool for conducting comprehensive bibliometric analysis, thanks to its wide range of capabilities. This study explores the complex relationships between work-life balance, mental health, and mindfulness in the workplace, going beyond traditional scholarly discourse to reveal significant worldwide consequences. The study reveals a tripartite relationship that has profound consequences for the larger social environment in addition to drawing scholarly attention.
The Impact of Technology and Automation on Employee Well-Being and Happiness
Authors: Wójcik-Czerniawska Agnieszka Jadwiga
Published: January 2025

Talk encompassing the eventual fate of work frequently regards mechanical replacement of laborers as a reason to worry, yet complementarity as a decent. Notwithstanding, while technology and automation consciousness might further develop efficiency or wages for the individuals who stay utilized, they may likewise adversely affect laborer prosperity. This study considers secondary data like google researcher, sites, scopus and so forth through which computerization might affect worker prosperity. The discoveries uncover that the effect of innovation and computerization on representative prosperity is a perplexing dance. This article supports new exploration bearings by uncovering significant heterogeneous impacts of automation. We suggest that organizations, policymakers, and specialists not consider mechanical complementarity as a uniform decent, and on second thought guide more focus toward blended prosperity effects of automation and technology consciousness on laborers.
Modelling and Structural Simulation of Thin-Wall Structure
Authors: Busori Akhmat , Ubaidillah Ubaidillah , Budiana Eko Prasetya , Widodo Purwadi Joko
Published: January 2025

This paper performs a non-linear analysis of a thin-walled structure. This simulation uses the finite element method to calculate actual conditions in a matrix calculation that is visualized. In the finite element method for numerical solutions of elliptic partial differential equations, the stiffness matrix represents the system of linear equations that must be solved to ensure approximate solutions to the differential equations. A plate will be given different stiffener shapes with the same pressure value. There will be two boundary conditions applied at this thin-walled structure, displacement and fixed support will be applied at the side of the plate. The output obtained from this simulation are von mises stress, total deformation, elastic strain and strain energy. Each model of thin-walled structure will have various values of this output. And the outcome of this research will be helpful as the selected design of the best stiffener able to improve the performance of thin-walled structure for design and manufacture of marine and land transportation.