bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Correlation of cheek biting with stress and salivary cortisol in final-year dentistry students: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Mentari Diana Gita , Sabirin Indah Puti Rahmayani , Safira Rheni , Sulaksana Sutrania Dewi
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Stress is a situation that can feel self-threatening, arising from stressors that exceed the body's ability to cope. Final-year students are particularly vulnerable to stress as they face the pressure of completing their theses. Cheek biting is recognized as a coping mechanism for psychological stress, which is why it is often associated with stress. The purpose of this study is to analyze the correlation between stress levels and the occurrence of cheek biting in final-year students. Methods: This research was an observational study with a cross-sectional approach. The research subjects were final-year students who were completing their theses. The sample size was determined using the correlation sample size formula and employed total sampling, including 40 respondents based on the inclusion criteria. A perceived stress score (PSS-10) questionnaire, salivary cortisol examination, and cheek biting assessment were conducted for all respondents. Results: PSS-10 examination results revealed that five students had a low stress level, 29 students had a moderate stress level, and six students had high levels of psychological stress. The Spearman correlation coefficient between stress perception and cheek biting incidents was 0.638, which indicated a strong relationship and was statistically significant (p-value=0.001). However, salivary cortisol examination of ten respondents with cheek biting showed only slightly higher levels than the control group, and the Mann-Whitney test showed no significant differences. Conclusion: There was a moderate correlation between perceived stress levels and the occurrence of cheek biting in the final-year dentistry students in the Faculty of Dentistry, Jendral Ahmad Yani University, Indonesia. However, there was no difference in salivary cortisol level when compared to students without cheek biting.
Fabrication of complete dentures with aluminum foil spacer for torus palatinus: a case report
Authors: Alifiani Rizki Indah , Prissynisa Sarah Taskia , Kunsputri Fahma Aldihyah , Nursin Rohmat
Published: January 2025

Introduction: The success of denture fabrication depends on retention and stabilization. The condition known as torus palatinus manifests as a nodular exophytic proliferation of compact bone along the central axis of the hard palate. The large size of the torus palatinus compromises retention and stabilization of dentures. This article describes the prosthodontic treatment for an edentulous patient with a big palatal torus palatinus, utilizing an aluminum foil spacer for the fabrication of a complete denture. Case report: A 69-year-old woman presented to RSGM UMY, reporting difficulty chewing and having all her teeth missing in the arch with a torus palatinus. A maxillary prosthesis was constructed utilizing a spacer that incorporated aluminum foil specifically within the region of the palatine torus. The presence of this bony growth in the palatine region can make the process of creating a complete denture for a patient with a torus palatinus more difficult. The modifications made to ensure patient comfort, functional stability, and optimal denture retention while accommodating the torus are what make the treatment process special. Furthermore, the aluminum foil spacer was designed to provide retention support for the complete denture. Conclusion: To ensure the stability and retention of the complete denture in a patient with a torus palatinus, the impression must generate a vacuum space. In cases of torus palatinus, in addition to employing a window design on the maxillary base plate, an aluminum foil spacer can be utilized over the relief of the torus, with the maxillary base plate covering the torus completely.
Terminología específica de la vulva en los textos eróticos árabes e islámicos medievales
Authors: Lucena Romero Miguel Ángel
Published: January 2025

En este artículo se analizan los sinónimos y las acepciones de la vulva recopilados en la literatura erótica árabe e islámica medieval, desde el advenimiento del islam hasta la llegada del Imperio otomano. En la primera sección se introduce brevemente la justificación de los textos fundacionales del islam en lo relativo al erotismo y al sexo femenino y se sustenta la teoría de esa obsesión de los árabes al clasificar y cosificar el cuerpo femenino; la segunda parte se dedica al análisis terminológico del léxico recogido por los escritores y los cronistas sobre las vulvas ficcionalizadas, y a la función que cada terminología desempeña en las fuentes descritas: sinonímica, metonímica, explicativa, enciclopédica, descriptiva y despectiva.
Electrosíntesis de polímeros conductores utilizando disolventes eutécticos profundos y su aplicación en la electrocatálisis de moléculas orgánicas
Authors:   , Godoy Colín Estefania
Published: January 2025

En este trabajo se modificó la superficie de un electrodo de carbón vítreo (GCE) mediante la electropolimerización del 3,4 etilendioxinofeno (EDOT) para formar PEDOT o de la molécula 5-amino-1,10-fenantrolina (5Aphen) para formar Poly5Aphen, a partir de sus respectivos monómeros disueltos en un disolvente eutéctico profundo (Deep Eutectic Solvent). Posteriormente se realizaron electrodepósitos de nanopartículas metálicas de Au (AuNPs) sobre la superficie del electrodo GCE desnudo y sobre la superficie de los electrodos modificados con los polímeros conductores (PCs). Además, se obtuvieron los mecanismos de crecimiento y nucleación electroquímica de las AuNPs sobre los electrodos: GCE desnudo, GCEPEDOT y GCEPoly5Aphen. Los electrodos generados: GCE desnudo, GCEPEDOT, GCEPoly5Aphen, GCEAuNPs, GCEPEDOT/AuNPs y GCEPoly5Aphen/AuNPs se emplearon con la finalidad de evaluar su respuesta electroquímica en la oxidación de dopamina (DA) en presencia de dos de sus mayores interferentes, ácido ascórbico (AA) y ácido úrico (AU). Para ello, se emplearon técnicas electroquímicas como la voltamperometría cíclica (VC), Voltamperometría diferencial de pulso (VDP) y Cronoamperometría (CA). Finalmente, los electrodos estudiados se caracterizaron por microscopia electrónica de barrido (MEB) y espectroscopia de dispersión de energía de rayos X (EDS).
Desarrollo y miniaturización de un sensor electroquímico para la determinación de hidrocortisona
Authors:   , Ramos Reyes Giovanni Manuel
Published: January 2025

Hydrocortisone (HC) is a hormone responsible for modulating the nervous, immune, and metabolic systems. Its production depends on the proper functioning of various glands, and its excess or deficiency promotes various ailments such as hypertension, obesity, osteoporosis, depression, among many others. Therefore, it is necessary to create methods that allow for its rapid and reliable determination in treatments or diagnoses. For this reason, this work proposes its quantification using UV-Vis spectrophotometry and electrochemistry, employing for the latter a miniaturized electrochemical cell, designed, constructed, and functional for this purpose. The first chapter of this thesis details the problems associated with hydrocortisone, the repercussions of its excess or deficiency on health, as well as current methods for qualitative analysis, while the background of HC quantification, which encompasses various methodologies, the supporting work of the research group, and the objectives of this research project are presented in Chapter 2. The third chapter focuses on the spectrophotometric study of HC, its chemical stability, acidity constants, and its deprotonation mechanism, while, following this line, the fourth presents a spectrophotometric study oriented towards the evaluation of the interaction of HC with β-cyclodextrin and Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, as well as the theoretical estimation of the feasibility of complex formation with the oligosaccharide. Chapter 5 delves into the electrochemical characterization of the HC reduction signal on Carbon Paste Electrodes (CPE), the determination of its electrochemical parameters, and the mechanism that governs this process; followed in the sixth by the evaluation of surface modifications of the CPE with graphene oxide and poly-β-cyclodextrin. Chapter 7 introduces spectrophotometric and electrochemical methods for the determination of the corticosteroid, highlighting the analytical parameters achieved. The eighth chapter delves into the design, modeling, and fabrication of the miniaturized electrochemical cell, as well as its performance, while, finally, the ninth chapter focuses on the quantification of HC in pharmaceutical samples.
Enseñanza y práctica del diseño estratégico, como respuesta a los requerimientos del consumo global
Authors:   , Cardenas Cansino Braulio Rodrigo
Published: January 2025

La perspectiva integral de la administración con otras disciplinas, para poder garantizar la innovación y funcionalidad de las empresas en el mundo, tiene en el Diseño estratégico una de las más importantes fuentes de desarrollo, recientemente en España se reconocía que es precisamente en esta dimensión, donde se encuentran las ventajas competitivas más relevantes de los mercados actuales. El objetivo de la presente investigación consiste en describir y analizar la importancia que el diseño estratégico ha ido ganando en los últimos años, y como la propia sociedad va respondiendo para su propagación a través de prácticas empresariales y también con programas educativos y de formación que fomentan esta mezcla entre administración y diseño en las empresas. La presente Idónea Comunicación de Resultados se ha organizado en tres capítulos. El primero tiene por objetivo la introducción de las disciplinas del diseño, diseño industrial, diseño estratégico y la administración junto con un ejemplo de la historia de un objeto que resuelve distintas problemáticas al ser humano. El segundo capítulo está orientado hacia la vinculación de las disciplinas del diseño, diseño industrial, diseño estratégico y la administración, así como su implementación y como se convierte en una herramienta para la solución de problemas para las empresas. En el tercer capítulo se hace una investigación empírica, con un estudio de caso, enfocado a alumnos de administración para recabar información sobre su conocimiento del diseño estratégico durante su formación y se analizan los resultados. Finalmente, se establecen las conclusiones de la investigación empírica y de esta Idónea Comunicación de Resultados, reflexiones personales y la lista de referencias bibliográficas digitales e impresas que se recabaron para poder desarrollarla.
Harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) towards the landscape of big earth data: Methods, challenges, opportunities, future directions
Authors: Akhtar Zarif Bin , Rawol Ahmed Tajbiul
Published: January 2025

The integration of Big Earth Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized geological and mineral mapping by delivering enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and scalability in analyzing large-scale remote sensing datasets. This study appraisals the application of advanced AI techniques, including machine learning and deep learning models such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), to multispectral and hyperspectral data for the identification and classification of geological formations and mineral deposits. The manuscript provides a critical analysis of AI’s capabilities, emphasizing its current significance and potential as demonstrated by organizations like NASA in managing complex geospatial datasets. A detailed examination of selected AI methodologies, criteria for case selection, and ethical and social impacts enriches the discussion, addressing gaps in the responsible application of AI in geosciences. The findings highlight notable improvements in detecting complex spatial patterns and subtle spectral signatures, advancing the generation of precise geological maps. Quantitative analyses compare AI-driven approaches with traditional techniques, underscoring their superiority in performance metrics such as accuracy and computational efficiency. The study also proposes solutions to challenges such as data quality, model transparency, and computational demands. By integrating enhanced visual aids and practical case studies, the research underscores its innovations in algorithmic breakthroughs and geospatial data integration. These contributions advance the growing body of knowledge in Big Earth Data and geosciences, setting a foundation for responsible, equitable, and impactful future applications of AI in geological and mineral mapping.
Risk spillovers among Islamic and conventional banks in Saudi Arabia: frequency TVP-VAR approach
Authors: Abdu Murtala , Alruwaitee Khalil A.
Published: January 2025

While extensive research has explored interconnectedness, volatility spillovers, and risk transmission across financial systems, the comparative dynamics between Islamic and conventional banks during crises, particularly in specific regions such as Saudi Arabia, are underexplored. This study investigates risk transmissions and contagion among banks operating in Islamic and conventional modes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Daily banking stock data spanning November 2018 to November 2023, encompassing two major crises—COVID-19 and the Russian-Ukraine war—were analyzed. Using the frequency TVP-VAR approach, the study reveals that average total connectedness for both banking groups exceeds 50%, with short-run risk transmission dominating over long-term effects. Graphical visualizations highlight time-varying connectedness, driven predominantly by short-run spillovers, with similar patterns observed in both Islamic and conventional banking networks. The main contribution of this paper is the insight that long-term investment strategies are crucial for mitigating potential risks in the Saudi banking system, given its limited diversification opportunities.
Financial restructuring procedures for distressed companies—A comparative study
Authors: Alwoqayan Fatma , Kisswani Nazzal
Published: January 2025

The distress of commercial companies is considered one of the most critical stages leading to the liquidation and termination of the business. This danger increases in the context of poor management, stagnation, and the occurrence of crises and external circumstances that affect the company’s ability to cope. Rules regarding financial restructuring of distressed commercial companies may be regarded as the most prominent legal framework adopted by Emirati, Kuwaiti and French legislators to address the instability and distress of commercial enterprises and to provide solutions to mitigate the risk of bankruptcy and liquidation. It is a preventive measure aimed at reaching an agreement between the debtor and creditors to resolve the disturbances or difficulties faced by the company, which may affect its obligations to others. Therefore, financial restructuring is considered a mean of prevention and rescue for commercial companies, and the success of this rescue is linked to the debtor’s cooperation and seriousness in overcoming such issue.
Value creation in the green dynamic marketing capability: The role of organizational learning and green innovation
Authors: Wangsa Ignasius Heri Satrya , Sulastri Sulastri , Shihab Muchsin Saggaff , Yuliani Yuliani
Published: January 2025

The global agreement on environmentally friendly policies puts pressure on businesses to implement good practices to increase legitimacy in a competitive environment. This research aims to examine business dynamic capabilities and value creation processes through the concept of green dynamic marketing capabilities. This concept addresses the ability of businesses to absorb, manage information and accumulate new knowledge that fuels innovative endeavors. The dynamic capability view and customer value theory are integrated to theoretically explain the value creation process of market-orientated innovative products. A total of 58 global companies in Clean200 were sampled. A quantitative approach was conducted to measure the effect of organizational learning (environment management team, environment management training, environment supply chain management) on green innovation (environmental innovation score, eco design product). The results showed that the contribution of Model-1 (0.473 or 47.3%) explained the effect of organizational learning on environmental innovation score, respectively on the variables of environment management team (2.859/0.005), environment management training (−2.971/0.003), and environment supply chain management (7.786/0.000). The contribution of Model-2 (0.448/44.8%) explains the effect of organizational learning on eco-design product, respectively on the variables of environment management team (4.280/0.000), environment management training (−6.401/0.000), and environment supply chain management (7.910/0.000). Model-3 tested the structural association variables in organizational learning and green innovation. A significant influence can be seen with a probability value smaller than 0.05. This research shows that the concept of green dynamic marketing capabilities can be used to explain the ability of businesses in response to the pressure of green global norms through the development of organizational learning towards creation of green innovation product that has impact on market performance. The implication of this research is the creation of new mindset in which green global norms challenge becomes an opportunity for businesses to improve competitiveness.
Demand conditions of physical experience-based tourism in an urban-centered wetland
Authors: Darabos Ferenc
Published: January 2025

The target area of the survey is the rehabilitated flat area behind the capital cities of Vienna and Bratislava, which lies in the tourist area of Győr. Wetlands provide a backdrop for tourism products such as kite flying, cycling and walking. The city centre offers tourists an easy sightseeing tour behind the natural scenery of the Danube tributary (Szigetköz). Objective: The demographic characteristics of demand and preferences for active tourism product types and the extent of the scope of supply were analyzed. The present research also analyses the cycling routes in the region with regard to the EUROVELO 6 road network. The primary research was a quantitative (questionnaire) survey conducted between 10 September 2023 and 30 October 2023. The survey sample of 666 respondents is not representative and was selected by random sampling. The results of the research include an analysis of the demand for participation in cycling tourism and tour programs as activities requiring activity. The findings of the research provide a basis for demand-supply segmentation of sustainable active tourism product development based on physical experience according to demographic characteristics (e.g. age, education). The landscape of the wetland can be positioned for the bicycle tourists. Especially for the target group of people over 40 and for people with higher education. The scope of the guided tours, linked to the central offer, extends over an area of more than 50 km. Activating the target group helps the rehabilitated natural scenery to connect to sustainable tourism.
Transforming credit risk assessment: A systematic review of AI and machine learning applications
Authors: Roy Jewel Kumar , Vasa László
Published: January 2025

Credit risk assessment is one of the most important aspects of financial decision-making processes. This study presents a systematic review of the literature on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques in credit risk assessment, offering insights into methodologies, outcomes, and prevalent analysis techniques. Covering studies from diverse regions and countries, the review focuses on AI/ML-based credit risk assessment from consumer and corporate perspectives. Employing the PRISMA framework, Antecedents, Decisions, and Outcomes (ADO) framework and stringent inclusion criteria, the review analyses geographic focus, methodologies, results, and analytical techniques. It examines a wide array of datasets and approaches, from traditional statistical methods to advanced AI/ML and deep learning techniques, emphasizing their impact on improving lending practices and ensuring fairness for borrowers. The discussion section critically evaluates the contributions and limitations of existing research papers, providing novel insights and comprehensive coverage. This review highlights the international scope of research in this field, with contributions from various countries providing diverse perspectives. This systematic review enhances understanding of the evolving landscape of credit risk assessment and offers valuable insights into the application, challenges, and opportunities of AI and ML in this critical financial domain. By comparing findings with existing survey papers, this review identifies novel insights and contributions, making it a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the financial industry.
Flores, Postres y Reyes
Authors: Baena Fran , Houtman Louse K. , López Pérez Margarita , Medina Morillas Rosa
Published: January 2025

FLORES, POSTRES Y REYES, es una exposición colectiva de Fran Baena, Louise Houtman, Margarita Soucase, Rosa Medina Morillas, en las SALAS DE LA CORACHA -MALAGA, y surgen de la UNDÉCIMA edición de las Ayudas de Artista Residente de Posgrado en la Facultad de Bellas Artes de la Universidad de Málaga para el curso académico 2023-2024. El Acuerdo entre el Vicerrectorado de Innovación Social y Emprendimiento, el Área de Cultura del Ayuntamiento de Málaga y la Facultad de Bellas Artes de la Universidad de Málaga, favorece un año más la incorporación de nuestros egresados al sector profesional.

FLORES, POSTRES Y REYES

XI Edición de la Beca artística residente de Posgrado 2023/2024. Facultad de Bellas Artes de Málaga (UMA)

13 septiembre-6 octubre 2024 Salas de La Coracha
Echocardiographic index of left ventricular performance for prognostication in transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis: the central role of stroke volume index
Authors: Serenelli Matteo , Cantone Anna , Dal Passo Beatrice , Sanguettoli Federico , Fabbri Gioele , Colombi Gabriele Guidi , Maio Daniele , Arzenton Matteo , Vitali Martina , Pavasini Rita , Campo Gianluca
Published: January 2025

Introduction

Cardiac amyloidosis typically causes restrictive cardiomyopathy, in which the impairment of diastolic function is dominant. Echocardiography provides prognostic information through some important parameters: left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and global longitudinal strain (GLS). However, LVEF often remains preserved despite disease progression, and GLS is not routinely performed as it is limited by suboptimal image quality. The stroke volume index (SVi) has already been shown to correlate with mortality in heart failure patients; still, its prognostic role in transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (TTR-CA) is poorly studied.

Purpose

This prospective study aimed to evaluate the role of SVi in predicting mortality and heart failure hospitalizations in patients with cardiac amyloidosis, comparing it to other parameters of left ventricular performance.

Methods

Baseline clinical transthoracic echocardiogram and laboratory data were collected prospectively in 115 patients with diagnosed TTR-CA. The outcome was the occurrence of the composite of heart failure hospitalization and death and its association with SVi, LVEF, GLS and MCF was tested by Cox proportional hazard modelling.

Results

Over a mean follow-up of 16.1 months (interquartile range 7.4–24.9 months), 29 patients died, and 19 were hospitalized for heart failure. SVi was associated with the composite outcome of death and heart failure hospitalization [hazard ratio 0.96; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.93–0.99] and remained an independent predictor of outcome after adjustment for NAC stage, mitral regurgitation degree, age and the use of disease-modifying treatment. The best cut-off of SVi to predict outcome was 35 ml/m2 (hazard ratio 2.30; 95% CI 1.03–5.17).

Conclusion

SVi is superior to LVEF, MCF, and GLS for prognostication in patients with TTR amyloidosis.
Amino acid profiles for red wolves (Canis rufus) managed under human care are significantly different compared to the profiles of domestic dogs (Canis familiaris)
Authors: Souza Ashley R. , Heugten Kimberly Ange-van , Duke Elizabeth G. , Harrison Tara M.
Published: January 2025

OBJECTIVE

To establish a reference interval for amino acid profiles for healthy red wolves (Canis rufus).

METHODS

Heparinized plasma of 48 red wolves was collected between August 2023 and April 2024 and sent to the University of California-Davis Amino Acid Laboratory for analysis. Reference intervals were created using the published American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology reference interval guidelines. Data were analyzed via Gaussian data distribution, and parametric statistical methods were used to produce a 90% CI of reference limits. The means of the red wolf intervals created were compared to those of the domestic dog using a z test.

RESULTS

Reference intervals were created for red wolves (n = 48). Upon completion of the z test, 11 of 21 amino acids were found to be statistically significantly different compared to those of the domestic dog.

CONCLUSIONS

A reference interval was created for red wolves. The red wolf amino acid profiles are different than those of the domestic dog, with 52% (11/21) of the profiles being statistically different.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Red wolf amino acid profiles should not be compared to those of the domestic dog reference intervals due to the significant difference between profiles.
Thirty-year land cover dynamics of a Ukrainian small town
Authors: Zibtseva Olha , Myroniuk Viktor , Yukhnovskyi Vasyl , Kirca Simay , Minder Victoria , Mishchenko Ihor , Pokotylova Kamila
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the work was to determine trends in land cover dynamics in a case study of a small town for the period from 1991 to 2021 using GIS technologies to find measures to prevent negative anthropogenic impacts. The object of the study is the territory of the small town of Kaharlyk, Kyiv region, Ukraine, and its landscaping system. Dynamic processes in the town were monitored using freely available Landsat time series. The land cover was classified into five categories: forest, grassland, cropland, urban (buildings) and wetland (water). Using the Morphological Spatial Pattern Analysis, the dynamics of connectivity of elements of the urban forest was determined. Despite the relatively high rates of provision of the population with green infrastructure and a large forested area, the urban forests have an insular (fragmentary) nature and low connectivity. This does not contribute to the creation of a cohesive network and ecological framework of the town. It was established that there were no significant changes in the land cover of the town, however, some negative trends emerged, which should be taken into account in future urban planning.
Batasan Kriteria Open Legal Policy dalam Pengujian Konstitusionalitas Presidential Threshold
Authors: Hariyanto Ruth Crista Vanesa , Kusumawati Erna Dyah
Published: January 2025

The Presidential Threshold policy in Article 222 of Law Number 7/2017 on General Elections has always been debated, even since it was first enacted in Article 5 paragraph (4) of Law Number 23/2003 on General Elections of the President and Vice President. The Indonesian Constitutional Court (MKRI), as the highest judicial institution entrusted to preserve the spirit of the constitution, is certainly a place to log a complain about the debate that was triggered by the existence of this norm. Although the MKRI's judgement on the constitutionality of the Presidential Threshold policy is final and binding in nature, it is still considered incomplete. This incompleteness occurs due to lack of consideration on the substantive issue and only answered it as an Open Legal Policy. In fact, according to its function, MKRI should also examine the norms of a law based on the spirit of the constitution more specifically, which is  up to the principles and fundamentals of constitutionality as the highest norm that has been guaranteed in the constitution. The research method used in this paper is normative juridical. This research aims to find out that the Principle of the Rule of Law, the Principle of Democracy and the Presidential Principle are three important fundamental values that should be used as limitations for MKRI in stating Open Legal Policy in the Presidential Threshold judicial review. By understanding and precisely interpreting the meaning of the Constitution regarding the norms of the Principle of the Rule of Law, the Principles of Democracy and the Presidential Principle, the Presidential Threshold policy should be inconstitutional and MKRI has the authority to cancel the policy.
Key Words: Presidential Threshold, Open Legal Policy, Election.
Pengaturan Terkait Kegiatan Membuka Lahan Melalui Pembakaran
Authors: Sari Ni Luh Purnama , Sudharma Kadek Januarsa Adi
Published: January 2025

Abstract :
This research aims to analyze regulations regarding land clearing activities through burning. The method used is normative research. Regulations related to land burning are outlined in Law Number 32 of 2009 on Environmental Protection and Management, particularly Article 69, paragraph (1), letter h. However, exceptions are specified in Article 69, paragraph (2), which contradicts Article 56, paragraph (1) of the Plantation Law, prohibiting plantation operators from clearing or cultivating land by burning. This indicates that the Plantation Law does not allow for land clearing through burning, conflicting with the concept in Environmental Law. The norm conflict between Article 69 of Environmental Law and Article 56 of Plantation Law can be resolved using the principle of lex posteriori derogate legi priori, prioritizing the provisions of the Plantation Law. Therefore, in Indonesia, a rule exists that prohibits land clearing by burning without exceptions. Criminal penalties for land burning are governed by several laws, including the Criminal Code, Forestry Law, Plantation Law, and Environmental Law. The subjects of this crime include individuals and legal entities, meaning both individuals and corporations can be held accountable for environmental crimes. Under the Plantation Law, land clearing through burning can lead to a maximum prison sentence of 10 years and fines up to IDR 10,000,000,000 (ten billion rupiah).
 
Abstrak : 
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaturan terkait pembukaan lahan melalui pembakaran dengan menggunakan metode penelitian normatif. Regulasi tentang kegiatan ini diatur dalam Undang-Undang Nomor 32 Tahun 2009 tentang Perlindungan dan Pengelolaan Lingkungan Hidup, khususnya Pasal 69 ayat (1) huruf h, yang juga memiliki pengecualian dalam Pasal 69 ayat (2). Namun, ketentuan ini bertentangan dengan Pasal 56 ayat (1) UU Perkebunan, yang melarang pelaku usaha perkebunan untuk membuka lahan dengan cara membakar. Ini menunjukkan bahwa UU Perkebunan tidak memberikan ruang untuk pembukaan lahan dengan cara pembakaran, bertentangan dengan konsep UU Lingkungan Hidup. Konflik antara Pasal 69 UU Lingkungan Hidup dan Pasal 56 UU Perkebunan dapat diselesaikan dengan asas lex posteriori derogate legi priori, yang mengedepankan ketentuan UU Perkebunan. Dengan demikian, di Indonesia berlaku larangan pembakaran lahan tanpa pengecualian. Hukuman pidana bagi pelanggar diatur dalam beberapa undang-undang, termasuk KUHP, UU Kehutanan, UU Perkebunan, dan UU Lingkungan Hidup. Pelaku tindak pidana ini meliputi individu dan badan hukum, sehingga terdapat tanggung jawab perorangan dan korporasi. Pelanggaran di bawah UU Perkebunan dapat dikenakan hukuman penjara maksimal 10 tahun dan denda hingga Rp 10.000.000.000 (sepuluh miliar rupiah). Penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya kepatuhan terhadap regulasi lingkungan dan konsekuensi hukum bagi pelanggar.
The Legal Protection for Patent Holders in Divided Infringement in Indonesia
Authors: Girindra Ida Ayu Vipra , Kusumadara Afifah , Widyanti Yenny Eta
Published: January 2025

This research aims to analyze the elements of patent infringement in divided infringement cases and the legal protection for patent holders in Indonesia. The research employs a normative juridical research method, selected due to the legal vacuum. The approaches used include the Legislative Approach, Comparative Approach, and Case Approach, which collectively establish guidelines regarding the key issues addressed in this study. The research findings reveal that current Indonesian patent law, as outlined in Law No. 13 of 2016, does not regulate the elements present in divided infringement, leading to legal gaps in protecting patent holders. The absence of provisions for indirect infringement leaves patent holders vulnerable and limits their ability to seek compensation from those who contribute to violations in divided infringement. To address these issues, the article recommends that Indonesia adapt regulations encompassing indirect infringement and enhance the legal framework protecting the exclusive rights of patent holders. This adaptation would not only promote innovation but also provide clearer avenues for legal recourse against parties contributing to patent infringement, thereby reinforcing the enforcement of intellectual property rights in Indonesia.
A Constitutional Review of Indonesia’s Marriage Law: Legal Reconstruction and Human Rights Considerations in Law No. 1 of 1974
Authors: Nuruddin Nuruddin , Jannah Aisyah Wardatul
Published: January 2025

Law No. 1 of 1974 represents the unification of national laws in the field of marriage, deriving from Islamic law, civil law, and customary law. As society has progressed in the era of modernization and digitalization, this law has presented numerous legal issues, underscoring the need for legal reform to address legal voids and conflicts. Over its 50-year history, at least seven judicial reviews have been initiated, challenging provisions that conflict with the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia (UUD NRI 1945), particularly those that are inconsistent with principles of justice and human rights for all citizens. This study utilizes normative (doctrinal) legal research methods, incorporating three approaches: statutory, comparative law, and analytical methods. The analysis highlights the necessity of reconstructing Law No. 1 of 1974 on Marriage to ensure it aligns with principles of justice and human rights, focusing especially on Article 2(1) (regarding interfaith marriages), Article 7 (marriageable age), Article 43(1) (status of children born outside of lawful marriage), Article 57 (mixed marriages), and provisions related to child rights post-divorce.
The Use Of Visum Et Repertum As A Medical Legal Aspect To Foreign Tourists As Victims Of Sexual Violence In Indonesia
Authors: Dewi Ni Luh Putu Ratih Sukma , Widiatedja I Gusti Ngurah Parikesit
Published: January 2025

This research discusses the Visum et Repartum policy as one of the use of medicolegal aspects to foreign tourists as victims of sexual violence in Indonesia. In several cases, victims are often embarrassed, insecure and even hesitant to report the perpetrator to the authorities due to the lack of evidence to support the victim of sexual violence. One solution that can be taken for victims of sexual violence is by carrying out Visum et Repartum. The problem arises regarding the settlement through the post-mortem, there has been a vacuum in the norms governing the guidelines for implementing the post-mortem. The results show that various regulations in the existing law do not regulate in detail and firmly the guidelines for implementing Visum et Repartum for victims of sexual assault in Indonesia, in order to support those who have been harmed by it often have difficulty reporting it to the authorities and proving it in KUHAP. In this research, the Visum et Repartum arrangements for foreign tourists who are victims of sexual violence in Indonesia are regulated by several laws and regulations in Indonesia, one of which is regulated by the Tourism Law and the Sexual Violence Crime Law. The form of legal regulation regarding the appropriate implementation of Visum et Repartum for foreign tourists who will be covered by the new law as victims of sexual assault (Ius Constituendum) can be in the form of regulations or policies that specific regulate law enforcement guidelines for the implementation of Visum et Repertum in Indonesia. In practice, currently there are no regulations governing the implementation of Visum et Repartum for foreign tourist victims properly and correctly in accordance with Indonesian regulations.
Impacts of Anthropogenic Actions on Açude do Saco: Diagnosis For Environmental Preservation and Recovery
Authors: Silva Nadia Maria da , Correia Valquiria Melo Souza , Correia Marcílio Luís Viana
Published: January 2025

Objective: Analyze the effects of human activities on the Açude do Saco and propose sustainable strategies for the preservation of this essential resource.
 
Theoretical Framework: The study is based on theories regarding water resources in semi-arid regions, environmental impacts, and sustainable management practices.
 
Method: The research employs direct on-site observations and qualitative analysis of environmental degradation factors to identify the main challenges and propose solutions.
 
Results and Discussion: The results indicate that the reservoir faces serious challenges related to pollution and inadequate use of its surroundings. Sustainable management strategies, effective public policies, and environmental awareness actions were identified as priorities to reverse this scenario. The study also highlights that collective participation and integrated planning are essential to ensure environmental balance and meet the region's water demands.
 
Research Implications: The research highlights the need for sustainable management practices, effective public policies, and environmental education actions to mitigate impacts on the Açude do Saco, such as pollution and soil degradation. It emphasizes integrated planning involving managers, the community, and researchers as a strategy for effective solutions. The results provide a foundation for future studies and conservation initiatives, contributing to water security, quality of life, and socio-economic development in the semi-arid region.
 
Originality/Value: This work makes significant contributions by proposing concrete and integrated actions to mitigate environmental impacts and promote the sustainability of the Açude do Saco, benefiting the local community and the environment. The results serve as a basis for future recovery and conservation initiatives, reinforcing the importance of preserving this natural heritage in a semi-arid region with limited water resources.
Resource Creation Processes in the Fruit Sector That Focus on International Market Insertion
Authors: Silva Neudenir de Sena , Gomes Sérgio Castro
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study aims to investigate the processes of creation, adaptation, and renewal of strategic resources in the irrigated fruit farming sector, focusing on producers from the Nilo Coelho Irrigation District (DINC) in Petrolina, Brazil, to understand how these processes enable their insertion into international markets.
 
Theoretical Framework: The research is grounded in the Resource-Based View (RBV), Dynamic Capabilities, Life Cycle Theory, Teleological Theory, and Institutional Theory, providing a solid basis to analyze the challenges faced and strategies adopted by producers.
 
Method: A qualitative exploratory approach was adopted, analyzing 18 enterprises of varying sizes. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and secondary data, using triangulation to validate the findings.
Results and Discussion: The findings revealed three main dimensions structuring competitiveness: the internal dynamics of rural enterprises, the internal production environment, and the external environment. Additionally, seven critical factors were identified, including international certifications, innovation in traceability, and logistical infrastructure. The discussion links these findings to the theoretical framework, highlighting how producers overcome structural barriers through strategic alliances, organizational learning, and sustainable practices.
 
Research Implications: This study contributes to managerial strategies and public policies, providing insights into strengthening competitiveness in the irrigated fruit farming sector.
 
Originality/Value: The research advances the literature by integrating multiple theoretical approaches to analyze strategic processes in agribusiness, standing out for its examination of a strategic yet underexplored hub within the Brazilian context.
Alternative Water Treatment System Using Ionization and Ultraviolet Radiation for Isolated Communities
Authors: Torres Norah Nadia Sanchez , Borne Ivonete , Souza Sara Angélica Santos de , Frigo Jiam Pires , Ando Junior Oswaldo Hideo
Published: January 2025

Objective: This paper proposes an alternative water treatment system for isolated communities in the Amazon, such as riverside, Indigenous, and Quilombola populations, using copper ionization and ultraviolet radiation to purify water in autonomous stations with a capacity of 1m³/day.
 
Theoretical: Despite being home to one of the largest freshwater reserves in the world, much of the Amazon's population faces significant challenges in accessing potable water due to the lack of basic sanitation infrastructure. Waterborne diseases, caused by consuming contaminated water, severely impact public health in these remote and hard-to-reach areas.
 
Method: A modular system was developed, comprising a copper ionizer, an upflow slow sand filter, and an ultraviolet radiation filter, designed to remove biological and chemical contaminants. The components were sized based on criteria of efficiency, durability, and cost. Performance tests evaluated the system’s ability to eliminate suspended particles, heavy metals, and microorganisms.
 
Results and Discussion: The system demonstrated high efficacy in water purification, effectively removing coliforms, bacteria, protozoa, and viruses, as well as reducing concentrations of metals such as iron and zinc. However, limitations were identified, including the inability to remove mercury in areas impacted by mining activities, underscoring the need for future improvements.
 
Research Implications: This study presents an innovative and accessible solution for water treatment in isolated communities, contributing to public health and sustainability in the Amazon region. Future research should explore the economic feasibility of the system and its large-scale implementation.
Cross-sectional study of prevalence of depression in obese patients in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Kattan Wid , Alzahrani Nabil , Wali Abdullah , Samargandy Shaza , Badahdah Abdullah , Almutairi Marshad , Alamoudi Abdulaziz , Alharthi Abdulrahman , Bakheet Yousof
Published: January 2025

Objective:
This research aimed to investigate the prevalence of depression and its indicators in obese patients.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study was conducted from August to October 2023 at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Patients included were adult outpatients with a body mass index >25 kg/m2. These outpatients were interviewed using the nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) for detecting depression. Other collected data included patient demographics, anthropometric measurements, medications, and comorbidities.
Results:
In total, 534 patients met the inclusion criteria. The prevalence of depression was 184 (34.5%), with a mean depression score of 7.5. A total of 236 (44.2%) had comorbidities, including hypertension (49.2%). A total of 75 (14.0%) had a history of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety (45.3%) and depression (42.7%). Further, 45 (8.4%) had current psychiatric disorders, with depression (60.0%) and anxiety (35.6%) being the most prevalent. Additionally, 350 (65.5%) were classified as non-depressed. Female participants had higher depression scores than male ones (p-value=0.012). Marriage and increased age were associated with a decreased risk of depression, whereas a history of mental illness was linked to a higher risk.
Conclusion:
One-third of obese patients experienced depression. Medical comorbidities, a history of mental illness, female sex, and unmarried status were associated with a higher risk for depression.
Evaluation of the relationship between gaming addiction/overuse and back pain in Al-Ahsa- Saudi Arabia
Authors: Almubarazi Amjaad , Alhussain Mashael , Alghamdi Abdullah , Swaidan Hadi , Alkhamis Ali , Rajeh Ibrahim , Alrasheed Omer
Published: January 2025

Objective:
This study aimed to identify the relationship between gaming addiction and back pain in Al-Ahasa, Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
This cross-sectional research was established among the Al-Ahsa population aged 12 years and older. A self-administered questionnaire, translated into Arabic, was distributed via a web link to the targeted population. The questionnaire included basic demographic data and questions to assess gaming addiction and the experience of back pain over the past two weeks.
Results:
A total of 616 participants were enrolled; 67.9% were males, and 57.8% were aged between 18 and 25 years. Approximately 24% of participants reported playing video games for at least 3-4 hours daily. The rate of gaming addiction was 41.6%. A higher prevalence of gaming addiction was observed in the age group 18–25 years and among males. Gaming addiction was positively associated with back pain experienced in the past two weeks. Participants with mild back pain were less prone to be addicted to gaming.
Conclusion:
Video game addiction was moderately prevalent in this study. Gaming addiction was found to increase the risk of back pain. Furthermore, addicted gamers were more likely to be males and in their twenties.
Cross-sectional study on the relationship between ABO and Rh blood groups with alopecia in the western region, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alqurashi Shaden , Almutairi Ghadah , Aldabali Safiah , Calacattawi Retaj , Alzahrani Areej , Alharbi Wesam , Elbadawy Maha , Mahfoz Ahmed , Alfaki Sama , Alnefaie Ghaliah
Published: January 2025

Objective:
This study aimed to determine if there is a correlation between ABO, Rh blood group, and alopecia areata (AA).
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 118 cases with AA and 200 healthy controls (HCs) from the dermatological departments of hospitals in the western region, of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire.
Results:
The study showed that females represented the majority of participants and that a significant percentage was of the 25 to 28 years-old age range, recruited majorly from the Western region. When it came to blood types, O+ was the most prevalent at 48%. It also had the largest frequency of alopecia, with 65 cases (29.15%), and alopecia was more common and seemed to be more severe in O+ blood group participants. The majority of participants (23.1%) who had alopecia had the condition for more than a year.
Conclusion:
The findings revealed no significant correlation between the blood type and the incidence, severity, pattern, duration of alopecia, or changes in nails, despite the reported patterns.