bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Nutrition and Sociodemographic Factors on Students from Public Universities
Authors: Tamayo Verónica Patricia Sandoval , Manzano Angélica María Solís , Samaniego María Victoria Padilla , Caluña Edgar Rolando Morales , González Katherine Denisse Suárez
Published: January 2025

The study evaluates how diet and sociodemographic factors affect the body composition of university students. Body composition is critical for health and well-being, especially among university students. Factors such as nutrition and sociodemographic elements significantly influence it. The study employed a cross-sectional design with a sample of 171 students. Bioimpedance techniques were used to assess body composition, and detailed questionnaires collected dietary and sociodemographic information. Advanced statistical analyses were conducted to identify significant correlations and trends. A total of 15.79% of the students had a very high fat intake, and only 1.75% met the standards for a nutrient-rich diet. Among males, a nutrient-rich diet was positively correlated with a higher percentage of muscle mass and a smaller hip circumference. Residence location significantly affected arm circumference in females, being higher among those living in urban areas. The study highlights the high prevalence of diets high in fat and low in nutrients among students, emphasizing the need to promote balanced eating habits. Gender differences suggest that nutritional interventions should be tailored accordingly. Additionally, residence location influences body composition, indicating variations in dietary traditions and access to healthy foods. These findings can guide policies and intervention programs at universities to improve the health and well-being of university students in Ecuador.
Water Potability Classification System: Regular Water Monitoring Computational Cost Reduction by Utilizing Recursive Feature Elimination with Cross-Validation and SelectKBest for Feature Reduction
Authors: . Indrabayu , . Fahruddin , . Nurhalisa , Rahim Herlina Abdul , Ali Mohamed Sultan Mohamed , Zulkifli ⁠Syahidah Nurani
Published: January 2025

Drinking water treatment process requires periodic measurements every hour to meet drinkable water standards. This study aims to classify water potability in Gowa and perform feature selection to identify the most optimal parameters. The research uses the SVM and XGBoost for classification and employs RFECV and SelectKBest for feature selection. The results show that most correlations between parameters and the target are weak, indicating that each parameter operates independently and has unique value in determining drinking water potability. The study achieves high model accuracy, with 95.8% for SVM and 97.8% for XGBoost. After feature selection, the final accuracy for the SVM model is 95.8% using the SelectKBest with 3 selected features: turbidity, free chlorine, and temperature. Using the RFECV, the accuracy is 96% with 5 selected features: turbidity, temperature, free chlorine, alkalinity, and TDS. For XGBoost, the final accuracy after feature selection is 97.8% using the SelectKBest with 5 selected features: turbidity, free chlorine, temperature, pH, and alkalinity. The RFECV feature selection for XGBoost also maintains the same accuracy of 97.8%. Based on the results, XGBoost performs slightly better than SVM, but RFECV improves SVM accuracy while maintaining XGBoost accuracy. The SelectKBest method also maintains the accuracy for both models.
Human-Centred Branding in the Emerging Context of Narratives Warfare: Based on Worth-Living Marketing Management
Authors: Esmaeili Zohreh Ali , Sobhanifard Yaser
Published: January 2025

The recent global events involving the Ukraine-Russia war and the Gaza-Israel have highlighted the increasing complexity of brand interactions with the brand community in the context of narrative warfare. Furthermore, various industries are embracing the concept of Industrial Revolution 5.0, emphasising human-centeredness that is value-driven. Based on this, this research aims to explore the dimensions of human-centred branding based on worth-living marketing management in the context of narrative warfare. Design/methodology: This research methodology is a systematic literature review encompassing an in-depth examination of 52 scientific articles and books, complemented by 23 articles from specialised marketing sites and 16 news articles specifically focused on the two most recent wars. Findings: Findings show that the context of the war of narratives encompasses 10 key dimensions and human-centred branding based on worth-living marketing management in narrative warfare contexts, which includes 14 main concepts. Practical implications: The findings of this research give valuable insight to brands (personal, corporate, government, political) to reduce the amount of their calculation errors in the unstable conditions of narrative warfare and to manage existing risks with more precise strategic management. Social implications: This research strengthens the brand's responsibility towards human issues, such as social, environmental, ethical, and political issues, and accordingly adds to the meaning of collective life, ethics, and collective trust. Originality/value: This research is a pioneer in the in-depth study of the intersection of narrative warfare and human-centred branding, and exploring the dimensions of these two concepts and combining them adds to the value of the existing literature.
The Religious Aspect of the Concept of “Virtuous Man” in the Legacy of Al-Farabi
Authors: Baizhuma Samet , Meirbayev Bekzhan , Kurmanaliyeva Ainura , Alikbayeva Marzhan , Tutinova Nurgul
Published: January 2025

Today, the idea of a virtuous man in the legacy of Al-Farabi is one of the most topical challenges due to the constant changes in values. Above all, the intensive social development of our society places high demands on the formation of an active, creative personality. Thus, the analysis of theoretical research and the general concept of personality is considered in various scientific fields. A virtuous man is the result of moral education in socio-historical development. The formation of personality occupies an important place in the personal characterization; that is, it provides highly conscious forms of behavior and actions, forming the unity of all their relations with reality. This point of view has formed the basis of most study fields. The authors consider values oriented towards a virtuous man (motives and needs, aspirations and demands, virtue and mercy) based on the heritage of Al-Farabi. Thus, a virtuous man in the heritage of Al-Farabi is, firstly, an individual as a subject of social interaction and conscious action. Secondly, it is a systematic state of the individual, determined by their inclusion in social relations, and is the basis for the syncretism of religious education.
Government Expenditure and Economic Growth in Afghanistan
Authors: Sediqi Fardin Ahmad
Published: January 2025

Government expenditure is one of the key elements of aggregate demand and has a significant impact on economic growth, especially in developing countries. The purpose of this study is to examine the impacts of government expenditure on economic growth of Afghanistan. The secondary time series data for the years (2001 to 2020) has been obtained from World Bank, Trade Map, Trading Economics, and NSIA. To study the empirical relationship between government expenditure and economic growth, the ARDL model has been applied. The results show that in the long-run the Government Expenditure (GGE) and Official Development Assistance per capita (ODAPC) have positive and significant impact on economic growth, while Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Trade Deficit (TRDDEFICIT) have negative and significant impact on economic growth. The results of short-run ECM indicates that the Government Expenditure (GGE) has a positive and significant impact on economic growth, while the other controlling variables like FDI and TRDDEFICIT have negative impacts, but the TRDDEFICIT coefficient is insignificant. The results of Pairwise Granger causality tests indicate that Government Expenditure does not cause the economic growth, and vice versa. The results of diagnostic tests show that there is no serial correlation among error terms and the model is stable.
Key Words: Economic Growth, Government Expenditure, Revenue, Tax, FDI, Trade Deficit
The Impacts of Watching Videos on Improving Tertiary-Level Students’ English Language Speaking Skill
Authors: Zayraey Jamil Rahman , Katawazai Rahmatullah
Published: January 2025

With the advancement of technology, video-based learning has become a dynamic tool for language learning that provides real-world language input via multimodal resources. This research aims to identify the impacts of watching videos on improving tertiary-level students’ English language speaking skill, focusing on vocabulary, comprehension, motivation, pronunciation, grammar, fluency, confidence, participation, and overall speaking skill. Despite the growing use of videos in language learning, there is a notable gap in the literature regarding their specific impacts on improving speaking skill at the tertiary level. Limited studies have explored the direct impacts of watching videos on improving speaking skill. This research addresses this gap by identifying how watching videos affects speaking skill and assessing students' perceptions about the impacts of watching videos on improving English language speaking skill. This research design was quantitative, and a questionnaire was used for data collection. The participants were twenty-eight non-native English-speaking students of the sophomore class of the English Language and Literature Department, Faculty of Languages and Literature, Kandahar University. The findings revealed that watching videos significantly improved vocabulary, comprehension, motivation, pronunciation, grammar, fluency, confidence, participation, and overall English language speaking skill. The results of this research have important implications for educators and curriculum designers, highlighting the impacts of watching videos to create engaging and effective language learning opportunities.
Optimization of Gelling Agent Peel-Off Face Masks Formula From Loaded Red Bracts of Kepok Banana Flower (Musa Paradisiaca L.)
Authors: Siti Fatimah Hanum  , Satheesh Babu Natarajan  , Muhammad Gousuddin  , Rizka Angrainy
Published: January 2025

A peel-off facial mask is a cosmetic preparation in the form of a gel, which is applied to the skin of the face and left to dry so that a transparent film is formed that is elastic and easy to remove. One of the factors that influences the characteristics of peel-off gel face masks is the gel-forming ingredients which have different characteristic properties. The aim of this research was to determine the effectiveness of loaded red bracts of Kepok banana flowers (Musa paradisiaca L.) which were formulated into peel-off face maks with varying gelling agent concentrations. This research was carried out experimentally in the laboratory, including: taking plant samples using purposive sampling, sample processing and plant determination, making extracts using ultrasonic waves, making peel-off face mask preparations with gelling agent concentrations, physical evaluation of the preparations and stability test.  The research results showed that the physical preparation of the peel-off face mask loaded with red bracts of Kepok banana flowers (Musa paradisiaca L.) was brownish red in color, odorless, gel texture, transparent, sticky, thick, non-synergic and homogeneous. The stability results show that there is a change in pH before and after test.
Radiographic Comparison of Mandibular Third Molar Mesioangulation in Orthodontic Treatment : Assessing the Impact of First Premolar Extraction Versus Non-Extraction Strategies
Authors: Almazuhra Adisty Siregar  , Athica Putri Basyari  , Yunita Savitri  , Alhidayati Asymal  , Nastiti Faradilla Ramadani
Published: January 2025

The angulation of third molars plays a crucial role in dental health and orthodontic outcomes. This review examines changes in third molar mesioangulation after orthodontic treatment, comparing cases involving first premolar extractions with non-extraction protocols. Research has shown that premolar extractions often result in significant improvements in third molar angulation, promoting easier eruption and reducing the likelihood of impactions. Conversely, non-extraction cases generally demonstrate less favorable changes, with a higher frequency of impactions and limited spontaneous correction of molar positioning. The extent and direction of these changes depend on individual factors such as the degree of crowding and the developmental stage of the third molars at the start of treatment. Premolar extraction during orthodontic procedures appears to enhance third molar angulation, potentially lowering the risk of impaction and reducing the need for surgical removal. However, some studies highlight the influence of individual anatomical variations, suggesting that premolar extraction does not consistently produce uniform angulation changes in all patients. Therefore, orthodontic treatment planning should weigh the potential advantages of premolar extractions in improving third molar alignment, especially for patients with a higher risk of molar impaction
Results of the Mathematics TeaResults of the Mathematics Teaching Activities on Solving Exponential Equations and Exponential Inequalities Using Polya's Problem-Solving Process for 11th Grade Students
Authors:   Souphanouvong University, PHOMMANITH Khamsone , KEOPHASITH Vatsana
Published: January 2025

This research aimed to study: 1) the mathematical problem-solving ability on solving exponential equations and exponential inequalities taught using the Polya problem-solving process for 11th grade students, 2) the academic achievement of students after learning about solving exponential equations and exponential inequalities using the Polya problem-solving process, and 3) the students’ satisfaction towards learning about exponential equations and exponential inequalities using the Polya problem-solving process. The target group used in the research was 41 students’ grade 11/2 studying at PasaThipatay Secondary School, Luang Prabang Capital, Luang Prabang Province. The target group was selected conveniently. The research instruments were: the lesson plan based on Polya’s problem-solving process, the post-test, and the student satisfaction questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using Excel 2019 and SPSS V.22.0 were used for data analysis. The statistics used were mean, standard deviation, and hypothesis testing (T-test) with One sample test.

The research found that:

1. All students have the ability to solve mathematical problems at a fair level. When considering the level of ability, it can be seen that there are 21 students who scored at the Excellent level, which is 51.21%, 14 students who scored at the good level, which is 34.14%, and 6 students who scored at the Fair level, which is 14.63%.
2. The academic achievement of students after studying the topic of solving exponential equations and exponential inequalities using Polya's problem-solving process is higher than the set criteria, with statistical significance at the 0.05 level.
3. Students are very satisfied with the teaching of mathematics on the topic of solving exponential equations and exponential inequalities using Polya's problem-solving process (Mean=4.46 and S.D=0.48 )
ಬದ್ಲೊನ್ ಯೆಂವ್ಚ್ಯಾ ಕೊಂಕ್ಣಿ ಕಥೊಲಿಕ್ ಲಗ್ನಾ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತೆಚೆಂ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ್
Authors: Pereira Preetha
Published: January 2025

ಕಥೊಲಿಕ್ ‘ಲಗ್ನ್’ ಎಕ್ಯೆ ವೆಕ್ತಿನ್ ಆಪ್ಲ್ಯಾ ಜಿವಿತಾವ್ದೆಂತ್ ಘೆವ್ಯೆತ್ ಜಾಲ್ಲ್ಯಾ ಸಾಕ್ರಾಮೆಂತಾಂ ಪಯ್ಕಿ ಏಕ್ ಜಾಲ್ಲ್ಯಾನ್ ಕಾಜಾರ್ ಮ್ಹಳ್ಳ್ಯಾ ಹ್ಯಾ ಸಂಸ್ಕಾರಾಕ್ ಕಥೊಲಿಕ್ ಧರ್ಮಾಂತ್ ವಿಶೇಸ್ ಆರ್ಥ್ ಆಸಾ. ಗೊಂಯಾಂ ಥಾವ್ನ್ ದಕ್ಷಿಣೆಕ್ ಆಯಿಲ್ಲೆ ಆದ್ಲೆ ಕಥೊಲಿಕ್ ಪುರ್ವಜ್ ಸಮಾಜಿಕ್ ಸಂಗ್ತಿಂಕ್ ಮಹತ್ವ್ ದಿತಾಲೆ. ಜೊಗಾಸಾಣೆನ್ ಆಪ್ಲಿ ಸಂಸ್ಕøತಿ ತಾಣಿಂ ರಾಕುನ್ ಘೆತ್ಲ್ಯಾ. ಅಶೆಂ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ, ಕೇರಳ, ದಕ್ಷಿಣೆಚ್ಯಾ ಗಾಂವಾಂಕ್ ದೆಂವುನ್ ಆಯಿಲ್ಲ್ಯಾ ಗೊಂಯ್ ಮುಳಾಚ್ಯಾ ಲೊಕಾನ್ ಹ್ಯಾ ಗಾಂವಾಚ್ಯಾ ಲೊಕಾಚಿ ಸಂಸ್ಕøತಿ ಆಪ್ಣಾಚಿ ಕರುನ್ ಥಂಯ್ ಥಾವ್ನ್ ಹಾಡ್ನ್ ಆಯಿಲ್ಲ್ಯಾಕ್ ಆನಿ ಥೊಡೆಂ ಸೆರ್ವುನ್ ಸೊಬಿತ್ ಸಂಸ್ಕøತಿ ರಚ್ಲಿ. ಕೊಂಕ್ಣಿ ಕಥೊಲಿಕಾಂ ಮಧೆಂ ಕಾಜಾರಾ ಸಂಬಂಧಿ ಸಂಪ್ರದಾಯಾಂತ್ ಆದಿಂ ಥಾವ್ನ್ ಆತಾಂ ಮ್ಹಣಾಸರ್ ವಿವಿಧ್ ಬದ್ಲಾವಣ್ ಚಲುನ್ ಆಯ್ಲ್ಯಾ. ಗೆಲ್ಯಾತ್ಯಾ ವರ್ಸಾಂನಿ ಕಥೊಲಿಕ್ ಕಾಜಾರಾಂಕ್ ಪಾಶ್ಚಾತ್ಯ್ ಸಂಸ್ಕøತಿಚೊ ವೊಸೊ ಲಾಗುನ್ ಪುರ್ವಿಲ್ಯಾ ಕಥೊಲಿಕಾಂ ಮಧೆಂ ಆಸ್ಲ್ಲ್ಯೊ ಥೊಡ್ಯೊ ರಿತಿ-ರಿವಾಜಿ, ಸಂಪ್ರದಾಯ್ ನಪಂಯ್ಚ್ ಜಾಲ್ಯಾತ್ ತರ್ ಥೊಡ್ಯೊ ನವ್ಯೊ ರಿವಾಜಿ ಚಲಾವಣೆರ್ ಆಸಾತ್. ಪೂಣ್ ಹ್ಯಾ ರಿವಾಜಿಂಚೊ ಖರೊ ಆರ್ಥ್ ಕಳಿತ್ ನಾಸ್ತಾನಾ ಆದಾರ್ಚೆ ಹೆ ಸಂಪ್ರದಾಯ್ ಫಕತ್ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ್ ಕಲಾ ಜಾಂವ್ಚೊ ಅಪಾಯ್ ಚಡ್. ಹ್ಯಾ ಲೇಖನಾಂತ್ ಕೊಂಕ್ಣಿ ಕಥೊಲಿಕ್ ಕಾಜಾರಾಂನಿ ಆದಿಂ ಚಲುನ್ ಆಯಿಲ್ಲಿ ವಾಟ್ ಆನಿ ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ್ ಆಧುನಿಕ್ ಕಾಜಾರಾಂನಿ ಚಲುನ್ ಆಸ್ಚ್ಯಾ ಆಚರಣಾಂ ವಿಶಿಂ ತುಲನಾತ್ಮಕ್ ಅಧ್ಯಯನಾಚೆಂ ಪ್ರಯತನ್ ಕೆಲಾಂ.
ಸಾರ್ ಸಬ್ದ್: ಕಾಜಾರ್, ವರ್ಡಿಕ್, ಸರ್ಪಳಿ, ವ್ಹೊರ್.
The Role of Technological Approaches in Cyber Security of Autonomous Vehicles
Authors: Seyyarer Ebubekir , Ayata Faruk , Özdem Selim
Published: January 2025

Autonomous vehicles play a significant role in future transportation systems by enabling driverless travel. These vehicles offer advantages such as reducing accidents, improving travel times, and conserving energy. However, ensuring the independent operation of these technologies requires robust cybersecurity measures. Protecting autonomous vehicles against security threats they may face within their internal systems or during communication with other vehicles and infrastructure is crucial. This study examines the security measures used in autonomous vehicles. Encryption and data protection techniques safeguard information from unauthorized access during in-vehicle and inter-vehicle communication. Additionally, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) detect abnormal activities to protect against potential threats. Machine learning-based anomaly detection methods analyze data from sensors and network traffic to identify emerging threats. Regular software updates help mitigate vulnerabilities, while network segmentation isolates different systems to protect critical components. Multi-layered security solutions ensure the safe operation of autonomous vehicles. These approaches contribute to the development of future security standards.
Demystifying English Towns Educational Outcomes with Explainable Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Kutlu Burcu , Kutlu Mustafa
Published: January 2025

Explainable Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a critical tool in addressing the transparency challenges associated with machine learning models. This study investigates the application of XAI techniques in the educational domain, with a focus on identifying factors influencing academic performance. Using datasets encompassing student demographics, academic achievements, and contextual variables, machine learning models were developed and analyzed using SHapley Additive exPlanations. The results highlighted the significance of higher qualification achievements and early academic milestones, such as num_level_3_at_age_18 and num_key_stage_2_attainment. These findings corroborate existing literature while providing novel insights through visual and interpretable analytics. The study demonstrates the transformative potential of XAI in uncovering actionable insights, offering policymakers and educators tools to address disparities in educational outcomes. The novelty of applying XAI in this context lies in its ability to bridge the gap between complex predictive models and practical decision-making. Future research directions include expanding datasets to incorporate diverse educational settings and developing real-time educational tools based on interpretability insights. This work lays the foundation for leveraging XAI to drive equity and excellence in education.
Literature Review: Risk Factors For Pre Eclampsia and Anemia Among Pregnant Women in Indonesia
Authors: Liliek Pratiwi  , Hutari Puji Astuti  , Harnanik Nawangsari  , Maharnani Tri Puspitasari
Published: January 2025

Background: In Indonesia, the prevalence of anemia in pregnant women is 37.1%, the highest number in rural areas is 37.8%, the lowest in urban areas is 36.4%, in 2018 it increased to 48.9%. Pregnant women continue to experience the greatest rates of anemia in rural areas (49.5%) and urban areas (48.3%) (Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, 2019). In 2016, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia reported that the three primary causes of direct maternal mortality in Indonesia during pregnancy and childbirth remain unchanged: 30.3% of the cases were connected to hemorrhage, 27.1% to hypertension during pregnancy, and 7.3% to infections.Objective: This study aims to identify risk factors for the incidence of pre-eclampsia and anemia in Indonesia.Methods: Uses the Study Literature Review method by taking data that has been published on trusted national research sites.Results: Based on research results through a review that had been carried out, researchers found 14 national studies that were included in the inclusion criteria.Conclusion: The most dominant risk factors for preeclampsia are history of preeclampsia, parity, pregnancy spacing and maternal age. Meanwhile, the most dominant risk factors for anemia in pregnant women in this study were: nutritional status, maternal age, parity and pregnancy spacing.
Efektivitas Media Pembelajaran Interaktif (Quiziz) terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran IPS Kelas VIII-C MTs Nu Nurul Ulum
Authors: Zahra Naila Az , Amalia Avina Imma , Qulub Faizuna Tathmainnul , Aziza Muhammad , Nur Dany Miftah M.
Published: January 2025

The phenomenon in the modern era is characterized by the rapid development of technology, information and communication. Learning media is used as an intermediary to convey messages or information to students. Using creative media can influence students to like the subject. In this journal, researchers used an experimental research method with a descriptive quantitative approach. With a research sample of VIII C MTs NU Nurul Ulum students totaling 29 students. The results in this study are decreased, it shows that the interactive learning method using the Quiz application is less effective in learning in class VIII-C MTS Nu Nurul Ulum. This is evidenced by the minimum pretest score of 60 and the maximum score of 86 and for the minimum post test score of 20 and the maximum score of 85. The average pretest is 74.38 and for the post test is 72.59. The results of the pretest and post test have decreased
Free Radical-Induced Inflammatory Responses Activate PPAR-γ and TNF-α Feedback Loops, Driving HIF-α Mediated Metastasis in HCC: Insilico Approach of Natural Compounds Inhibitory Effect on Proposed Pathway
Authors: Manikyam Hemanth Kumar , Joshi Sunil K , Patil Sandeep Balvant , Patil Abhinandan Ravsaheb , Ponnuru Venkata Suresh
Published: January 2025

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, arises from complex interactions between hypoxia, chronic inflammation, and metabolic dysregulation within the tumor microenvironment. Key drivers of these processes include hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha (HIF-1α), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ). This study evaluates the therapeutic potential of several natural compounds, including curcumin, resveratrol, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), berberine, gingerol, andrographolide, luteolin, apigenin, sulforaphane, omega-3 fatty acids, and ginseng, using CB-Dock2 for computational docking analysis. Results reveal high-affinity interactions between these compounds and their respective targets, indicating their potential to inhibit HIF-1α stabilization, suppress TNF-α-mediated inflammation, and activate PPARγ to restore metabolic homeostasis.Curcumin and EGCG demonstrated robust inhibition of HIF-1α, reducing angiogenesis and tumor progression. Resveratrol, luteolin, and andrographolide effectively modulated TNF-α signalling, attenuating inflammation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Compounds such as omega-3 fatty acids and ginseng activated PPARγ, regulating lipid metabolism and immune responses. The multi-targeted actions of these natural agents disrupt angiogenesis, inflammation, and metastasis, offering a holistic approach to combating HCC. This study highlights the promise of natural compounds as complementary therapies, emphasizing their bioavailability, safety, and potential synergy with conventional treatments in addressing the complexity of HCC progression.
Espaços criativos: a Ilha de Santa Catarina em destaque
Authors: Lins Hoyêdo Nunes
Published: January 2025

A literatura sobre inovação dá relevo às aglomerações de atividades, onde tende a ocorrer geração-transmissão de conhecimento e dinamismo criativo, permitindo falar em espaços criativos. Esse debate estimulou este estudo sobre a Ilha de Santa Catarina, destaque em empreendedorismo tecnológico. Consoante os objetivos, e escorado em pesquisa direta, documental e bibliográfica, caracteriza-se a trajetória local, que formou tecido empresarial e institucional com incubadoras e ambientes de inovação, e aborda-se o problema da internacionalização, procurando perceber o perfil de algumas experiências. A Ilha de Santa Catarina exibe Centros de Inovação que parecem bolhas socioprofissionais e socioculturais representativas de “outros espaços” ou heterotopias. A “Ilha-tecnológica” convive, em contraste e com relações rarefeitas, com a “Ilha-tradicional”, plasmada historicamente e com características próprias, um aspecto cuja problematização poderia ensejar políticas relacionadas.
Reinvención de MIPYMES en el Departamento Central durante la pandemia de COVID-19: Alternativas para la supervivencia
Authors: Saldivar de Salinas Lidia Rosa
Published: January 2025

La presente investigación tuvo por objetivo general averiguar alternativas de reinvención para la supervivencia en tiempos de pandemia del coronavirus de las Micros, Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas del Departamento Central de Paraguay entre el 2020 y el 2021. Enfoque de la investigación cuantitativo y cualitativo, diseño no experimental, de corte transversal - prospectivo, con modalidad documental y de campo. El método fue deductivo, nivel explicativo. Principales hallazgos: el aislamiento obligatorio afectó negativamente a la economía y de diferentes maneras a las Micros, Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas; como caída de ventas, retraso de cobros pendientes, retraso en pagos de obligaciones, disminución de la producción, imposibilidad de pagar sueldos, entre otros. Medidas adoptadas para sobrellevar la pandemia; la reducción de horas de trabajo, diversificación de servicios, prestamos, cambio de publicidad tradicional, reducción de empleados, reducción de infraestructura (alquileres), innovación tecnológica para adecuarse a las nuevas maneras de trabajar en la pandemia, la reinvención de las empresas encuestadas fue mediante inversiones en infraestructura, maquinarias, innovación, tecnología, capacitaciones, contratación de servicios tercerizados entre otros. Se concluye que la inversión y la innovación fueron claves para la reinvención y supervivencia de las Micros, Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas durante la pandemia del coronavirus. Se recomienda la inversión en tecnología e innovación. Se considera que los datos obtenidos podrían servir de base para una investigación más amplia a nivel región.
Un débat paradoxal : la réception espagnole du Roi et le fermier
Authors: De Santis Vincenzo
Published: January 2025

Le Roi et le fermier de Sedaine, tout comme La Partie de chasse de Collé, est une réécriture d’une pièce anglaise, The King and the Miller of Mansfield (1736) de Dodsley. Cette dernière, traduite en français en 1756, est inspirée par une chanson populaire mais surtout par une autre pièce, El sabio en su retiro y el villano en su rincón (1670) du dramaturge espagnol Juan de Matos Fragoso, traduite en français seulement au début des années 1770. Cet article analyse la réception espagnole des pièces de Sedaine et Collé et les insère dans le débat esthétique opposant le modèle théâtral français à l’espagnol.
Quality Control on Packing Process of Willarine Margarine Products at PT. XYZ with FMEA and FTA Methods
Authors: Novantya Ramadhan Argaputra , Deny Andesta , Hidayat Hidayat
Published: January 2025

PT. XYZ is a company engaged in the crude palm oil processing sector, one of which is willarine margarine which is exported to various countries. In maintaining global competitiveness, the company strives to produce high-quality products. However, in practice there are still obstacles that need to be overcome. One of them is during the packing process there are three types of product defects identified, namely leakage in the pouch packaging, lack of margarine volume, and damage to the pouch carton. So this research uses the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) method used to determine and transfer the severity, occurrence, and detection levels, so that it is obtained with the highest total RPN, namely leaky pouch packaging of 904, and FTA (Fault Tree Analysis) as a clue with the root of the problem tree, so that it is known that the root causes are lack of rest time, lack of supervision, no concern for the importance of track setting instructions, and no worker concern for cleanliness. After the results are known, improvement proposals are given, namely providing sufficient rest time and always rechecking, providing track setting instructions, and always doing routine cleaning at the beginning and end of work.
Application of K-Means and Naïve Bayes Algorithms for Prediction Model of Student Interest Concentration (Case Study: Amikom University Yogyakarta)
Authors: Prayogo Danang Eko , Kusrini Kusrini
Published: January 2025

Amikom University Yogyakarta, has a Master of Informatics Engineering study program with three concentrations of specialization: Business Intelligence, Digital Information Intelligence, and Intelligence Animation. The choice of concentration by prospective students has been based on subjectivity, not on competence or work experience. To overcome this, this research proposes an algorithm-based concentration prediction and recommendation model to help prospective students choose the appropriate concentration. The dataset is obtained through questionnaires collected from active and inactive students. This research uses the K-Means algorithm for clustering raw data (unsupervised) in order to generate target classes, which are then classified using Naïve Bayes. The clustering process determines concentration labels such as Business Intelligence and others, while the SMOTE technique is used to balance the dataset to avoid data imbalance problems. This approach aims to produce more objective and accurate recommendations in determining student concentrations, reducing the tendency of subjectivity, and increasing the relevance of student competencies to the chosen field of specialization. From this research, the K-Means DBI score is 0.277 and the Naïve Bayes prediction accuracy score is 89%. This research aims to produce more objective and accurate recommendations in determining student concentrations, reducing subjectivity, and increasing the relevance of student competencies to the chosen field of specialization. The proposed model is expected to help universities in designing a more targeted admission strategy, as well as supporting students in making academic decisions that are in accordance with their abilities and interests, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the learning process and the suitability of graduates to the needs of the world of work.
Atividades de extensão universitária no Dia Mundial da Água na cidade de Ouro Preto – Minas Gerais
Authors: Marques Rodson de Abreu , Costa Adivane Terezinha , Velloso Yasmin Peric , Ferreira Ludymilla Agnes , Borges Bruno Henrique , Nascimento Davi Hermogenes
Published: January 2025

O Dia Mundial da Água, comemorado em 22 de março, é uma oportunidade para promover ações de extensão universitária, direcionadas para a sensibilização sobre a magnitude da água e a conscientização da sua utilização e dos recursos hídricos. O presente trabalho traz relatos de experiências que incluíram como metodologia a incursão de palestras, oficinas educativas, campanhas de sensibilização e divulgação científica da cidade de Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, bem como os estímulos a debates sobre a gestão sustentável, conservação e qualidade da água. O Público-alvo contou com a participação de alunos e professores do ensino fundamental e Ensino Médio. Os resultados foram eficientes, pois as ações tiveram como intuito potencializar o protagonismo das escolas e da comunidade, através da interação dialógica e oralidade. Além disso, a produção de materiais educativos aplicados nos ambientes escolares, a produção de conteúdo para redes sociais e a troca de experiência pedagógica, contribuíram para a formação cidadã dos estudantes de graduação. Conclui-se que as atividades extensionistas nas escolas de Ouro Preto promoveram a difusão das geociências e a interação dialógica, além das reflexões sobre o contexto ambiental e social, destacando-se o impacto positivo na conscientização sobre questões cruciais dos recursos hídricos para a região.
Mapa, pra que te quero: primeiros passos para a territorialização da Unidade Básica de Saúde do Rosário, Mariana (MG)
Authors: De Souza Alves Luiz Fernando , Arnesen Alves Temponi Junia , Flor Bretas Victória , Barbosa Rebeca Eleodoro , Moreira do Egito Joseval , Maria de Figueiredo Adriana
Published: January 2025

A territorialização é uma ferramenta crucial para o planejamento e o levantamento de informações amplas sobre o ambiente e a população, suas condições de vida e saúde. Os mapas compõem este processo ao representar os dados graficamente para utilização pela equipe de saúde em suas ações. O artigo relata a experiência de desenvolvimento de um projeto realizado como parte de atividades curriculares do Curso de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, integradas à rede de saúde do município de Mariana, MG, na Unidade Básica de Saúde (UBS) Rosário. O objetivo foi criar um mapa detalhado do território da UBS para a compreensão e gestão do espaço, permitindo uma divisão eficiente das áreas de atuação dos Agentes Comunitários de Saúde (ACS). Dados cartográficos foram coletados pelos estudantes e ACS em colaboração com um geógrafo da prefeitura, possibilitando a delimitação das ruas e a identificação de indicadores como pavimentação, coleta de lixo e facilidade de acesso. Com o mapa, a equipe da UBS conseguiu formular estratégias de saúde mais precisas e relevantes para as microáreas delimitadas, permitindo um melhor atendimento à população, bem como impulsionar a educação em saúde, cumprindo os princípios da APS e promovendo uma orientação comunitária efetiva.
Assessment of Knowledge Regarding HPV Vaccination among Medical Students
Authors: Amna Baloch  , Shumaila Rind  , Rashida Ghumro  , Shabana Ramzan  , Shaista Lashari  , Kainat Ali
Published: January 2025

Background: The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a serious worldwide public health issue since it has been connected to illnesses including cervical cancer. Although there are effective HPV vaccines available, medical students' lack of knowledge may make it more difficult for them to encourage vaccination and lower the risks of HPV-related illnesses. Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge of HPV vaccination among medical students, identifying key areas of strength and weakness to inform targeted educational interventions. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to June 2023 at People’s University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women (PUMHSW), Nawabshah, Pakistan, involving 420 medical students. A standardized, self-administered questionnaire was used to gather data, and SPSS was used for analysis. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used to look at relationships between knowledge levels and demographic characteristics. Results: The survey found that although most people (90%) were aware of HPV's role in cancer and the advantages of vaccination (82.38%), fewer people (80.95%) were aware of the safety of vaccines. Age, academic year, and knowledge levels were shown to be significantly correlated; and older students (88.89%, p = 0.01) showed better knowledge. Compared to students in higher academic years, those in lower academic years, especially those in their first year (93.33%, p = 0.01), exhibited noticeably lower knowledge levels. Conclusion: While medical students possess strong awareness of HPV and vaccination benefits, gaps in knowledge regarding vaccine safety persist. Addressing these gaps through targeted educational interventions is essential to enhance HPV vaccination advocacy and public health outcomes.
Current Updates, Recent Trends and Future Directions of Gene Therapy on Various Eye Disorders
Authors: Saeed Ur Rehman  , Umar Javed  , Ammara Saleem  , Moazzam Saleem  , Usman Hameed  , Khadija Muzaffar  , Tajammal Raza  , Rabia Ijaz  , Fiza Ali
Published: January 2025

Gene therapy has emerged as a novel strategy in the treatment of eye problems, bringing fresh hope for illnesses previously believed to be untreatable. Recent developments in molecular biology and genetic engineering have enabled the creation of tailored medicines that address the fundamental genetic causes of ocular illnesses rather than just treating symptoms. Gene therapy interventions are showing promise in treating conditions including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and hereditary retinal dystrophies. The area has undergone a revolution because of methods like CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing and adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors, which enable precise delivery and change of genetic material within the protected and limited environment of the eye. Patients receiving these treatments have shown notable increases in visual acuity and retinal structural repair in clinical studies. Furthermore, in order to overcome obstacles like immunogenicity and limited payload capacity, next-generation delivery systems like nanoparticles and non-viral vectors are emerging, which could increase the potential of gene therapy. Although the field is still developing quickly, ethical concerns, high expenses, and the requirement for long-term safety assessments are still major problems. This review highlights the latest developments in gene therapy for eye disorders, discussing key breakthroughs, ongoing clinical trials, and future directions to achieve widespread accessibility and efficacy in treating ocular diseases.
Psychosocial Impact of Hirsutism in Female Patients Attending Dermatology OPD of CMH Kharian
Authors: Warda Nazar  , Azhar Hosain Minhas  , Sundas Shafi  , Maryam Batool  , Amara Sarwar  , Mahjabeen Ibrar
Published: January 2025

Background and Aim: Hirsutism in women leads to substantial psychological and social issues. It adversely affects women's quality of life, causing stress, anxiety, and depression. The present study aimed to determine the psychosocial impact of hirsutism in female patients. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study investigated 126 female patients suffering from hirsutism who attended the dermatology unit of Combined Military Hospital, Kharian from May 2024 to October 2024. Female patients aged 16-50 years of different classes having Hirsutism were included. A specially designed questionnaire was used for data collection. Baseline details such as age, marital status, educational and employment status, and psychosocial effects in terms of normal and abnormal due to hirsutism were recorded. SPSS version 26 was used for descriptive statistics. Results: The overall mean age was 28.8±8.26 years. The psychosocial effect (Abnormal) was found in 102 (81%) patients. Age-wise distribution of patients was as follows; 68 (54%) in 16-30 years, 40 (31.7%) in 31-45 years, and 18 (14.3%) in 46-50 years. There were 102 abnormal and 24 normal patients. The distribution of abnormal and normal psychosocial effects among different age groups were as follows; 58 (85.3%) vs. 10 (14.7%) in 16-30 years, 32 (80%) vs. 8 (20%) in 31-45 years, and 12 (66.7%) vs. 6 (33.3%) in 46-50years. A standard scale used for depression and anxiety found that 72 (70.6%) female experienced moderate to severe anxiety whereas 16 (15.7%) had borderline anxiety. Conclusion: It has been observed that patients with hirsutism often experience psychosocial influences that can lead to anxiety and depression. These psychosocial influences are most prevalent among young, working, and unmarried women.
An Epidemiological Study on Infestation Rate of Ticks in Ruminants of Sargodha Division Pakistan
Authors: Mehwish Niazi  , Zunnorain Ahmed  , Naseer Ahmed  , Sadia Hafeez  , Eman Fatima  , Usama Farooq  , Muqaddas Yousaf  , Fatima Khan  , Imtiaz Ahmed Cheema  , Abdur Rehman
Published: January 2025

This study investigated tick infestation rates and their distribution on various body parts of ruminants in Sargodha Division, comprising four districts. Samples were collected from 10 farms per district between February and June 2021. Of the 1,067 ruminants (cows, buffaloes, goats, and sheep) observed, 348 (32.10%) were infested. The highest infestation rate was recorded in Mianwali (54.44%), followed by Sargodha (28.92%), Bhakkar (25.69%), and Khushab (24.71%). Among species, cows were the most infested (41.45%), followed by buffaloes (33.73%), sheep (27.38%), and goats (16.41%). Female cows (45.10%) were more infested than males (31%), while male buffaloes (59.37%) showed higher infestation than females (33.58%). Male sheep (34.44%) and goats (29.41%) were also more infested than their female counterparts. In female cows, ticks were predominantly found on the tail (50.42%) and udder (36.75%), while in female buffaloes, the udder (79.77%) and tail (70.78%) were most infested. Male cows and buffaloes had the highest tick distribution on the testicles and dewlap. Ticks were predominantly found in the ears of all infested goats and sheep, regardless of sex. This study highlights that species, sex, and body part preferences significantly influence tick infestation rates. As the first report on tick infestation in Sargodha Division, it provides valuable insights for controlling ticks and related diseases in ruminants, paving the way for future research and management strategies.
Efficacy of Low-Dose Aspirin in Preventing Preeclampsia in High-Risk Pregnancies
Authors: Faria Zulfiqar  , Komal Syed  , Sayyed Hamza Shahid  , Laraib Mukhtar  , Adeeba Fatima  , Muhammad Zaman
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Preeclampsia is a major cause of illness and death for pregnant women and newborns worldwide, with an estimated prevalence ranging from 2% to 15% of all pregnancies, with an average of approximately 4.6%. Objective: The study's main objective is to find the efficacy of low-dose aspirin in preventing preeclampsia in high-risk pregnancies. Methodology: This randomized control trial was conducted at Shalamar Hospital, Lahore during 1st June 2024 to 31st Nov 2024. Data were collected from 165 pregnant women. Participants were randomly assigned into two groups: the aspirin group, which received a daily dose of 81 mg low-dose aspirin, and the placebo group, which received an identical-looking placebo. Results: Data were collected from 165 patients. Maternal age was 30.5 ± 4.2 years in the aspirin group and 31.0 ± 4.0 years in the placebo group (p = 0.48). Gestational age at enrolment averaged 13.8 ± 1.2 weeks and 13.7 ± 1.3 weeks for the aspirin and placebo groups, respectively (p = 0.65). BMI was 29.5 ± 3.8 kg/m² in the aspirin group and 29.8 ± 3.5 kg/m² in the placebo group (p = 0.72). Key risk factors, such as chronic hypertension (20% vs. 22%, p = 0.76) and history of preeclampsia (18% vs. 20%, p = 0.68), were evenly distributed. The mean gestational age at delivery was significantly higher in the aspirin group (38.2 ± 1.5 weeks) compared to the placebo group (36.8 ± 2.0 weeks). Conclusion: It is concluded that low-dose aspirin is an effective and safe intervention for preventing preeclampsia in high-risk pregnancies.
A Novel Approach to Incarcerated Femoral Hernia Repair in A Jehovah’s Witness Patient: A Case Report of Meshless Open Mcvay Repair
Authors: Hamza Naeem
Published: January 2025

Background: Femoral hernias are a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that requires immediate surgical intervention. Case: We present a unique case report of an incarcerated femoral hernia in a Jehovah's Witness patient who underwent a meshless open McVay repair. The patient's religious beliefs, which prohibit blood transfusions and limit the use of blood products, significantly influenced our surgical approach. Conclusion: We discuss the challenges of operating on Jehovah's Witnesses and highlight the importance of multidisciplinary teamwork in achieving a successful outcome.
Strengthening Positive School Discipline Practices through Professional Development
Authors:   Brigham Young University, Marchant Michelle ,   Weber State University, Christensen Lynnette , Womack Sue , Conley Laura , Fisher Adam
Published: January 2025

This exploratory study addressed the scarcity of research into professional development for school-wide positive behavior support. A train-the-trainer model was designed. These principles were embedded within the recommended guidelines for implementing school-wide positive behavior support. School-based individuals were selected by building administrators to become trainers. Once trained, they instructed school faculty. Content knowledge, skill acquisition, and social validity were assessed. Results indicated substantial improvement in the development of educators’ skills and understanding of SWPBS. Participants offered mixed perceptions of acceptability. Future research is recommended for investigating the acceptability and effectiveness of SWPBS professional development.
‘Half-Pregnant With Bartlett’s Baby’: Contested Policies in Tasmanian Post-Secondary Education: 2007–2010: Through the Lens of Kingdon’s Agendas
Authors:   University of Adelaide, Rodwell Grant
Published: January 2025

Tasmania Tomorrow was highly politicised, and Tasmanian post-secondary education policy became a central issue in the 2010 state elections. The purpose of this paper was to analyse the dynamics of Tasmanian post-secondary education policy, and determine what education policy analysts can learn from this episode in Tasmanian education history. Tasmania Tomorrow was positioned in relation to United Kingdom research into a similar event of contested education policy. The veracity of a number of elements of John Kingdon’s theory of public policy evolution was then examined as a lens through which to analyse contested Tasmanian post-secondary education policy.
The Problems Public Schools Face: High School Misbehaviour in 1990 and 2002
Authors:   State University of New York College at Buffalo, Fish Reva M. ,   Canisius College, Finn Kristin V. ,   The University at Buffalo – SUNY, Finn Jeremy D.
Published: January 2025

Misbehaviour in high school impacts learning and instruction in the classroom as well as the educational climate of the institution. In this report, changes in administrators’, teachers’, and students’ reports of misbehaviour between 1990 and 2002 were examined using two national US databases. There was little change in administrators’ perspectives on the severity of misbehaviours, with some reported increase in verbal abuse of teachers and decrease in alcohol use. School urbanicity was not related to administrator reports of misbehaviour. Students reported less fighting and skipping class in 2002, but an increase in disruptions by other students and drug availability was found.
Stigmatisation of Mental Illness and Its Impact on Recruitment of Medical Students to a Career in Psychiatry
Authors:   School of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, The University of Western Australia, Lyons Zaza , Hood Sean
Published: January 2025

The stigmatisation of mental illness in Australian and other Western societies is now well documented. This article presents a description of the ‘stigmatisation’ problem associated with mental illness and discusses the impact that this problem has had on the demand for Psychiatry as a career. The approach taken at UWA to address the ‘recruitment crisis’ through the use of innovative teaching strategies is then described. Preliminary evidence on the efficacy of the approach is also presented. These strategies may provide a model for other universities making efforts to bolster the numbers of medical students who pursue careers in Psychiatry.