bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Role of Performance Appraisal on Lawful Termination
Authors: Julia Nobrs
Published: January 2025

The study aims to understand whether these appraisals, which are commonly used to evaluate employee performance, serve as a reliable basis for legal termination decisions within the private healthcare sector. A quantitative approach was employed to collect data from four private hospitals. This method was chosen to provide measurable insights into how performance appraisals correlate with termination decisions. A total of 100 questionnaires were distributed to staff and management within the selected hospitals to gather perceptions and experiences regarding the appraisal process and its connection to termination. Of these, 68 responses were received, resulting in a 68% response rate. While this sample size offers valuable information, the lower response rate suggests some level of hesitancy or concern among participants when discussing sensitive topics such as termination. The results of the study indicate a weak and inconsistent relationship between performance appraisals and legal termination in private hospitals. Contrary to expectations that performance appraisals would offer a structured framework for terminating underperforming employees, the findings suggest that appraisals have little direct influence on termination decisions in these settings.  Several potential reasons emerged for this weak connection. One explanation could be that performance appraisals in these hospitals may not be conducted with enough rigor or consistency. If the process is viewed as a formality or lacks objectivity, it may not carry the weight needed to justify legal terminations. This could lead to situations where employees are dismissed for reasons that are not directly tied to their documented performance, raising concerns about fairness and transparency in the termination process.
Colangiopatía falciforme como simuladora de colangitis esclerosante primaria
Authors: López-Montoya Vanessa , Pulgarín-Ricardo Luis Germán , Tovar-Díaz Lina Paola
Published: January 2025

La enfermedad de células falciformes (ECF) presenta un amplio espectro de manifestaciones clínicas, incluida la enfermedad hepática; a su vez, la hepatopatía en ECF abarca un amplio rango de entidades, desde daño hipóxico-isquémico hasta cirrosis y colangiopatía isquémica crónica, siendo esta última una entidad poco reconocida. A continuación, se describe un caso de colangiopatía isquémica crónica secundaria a ECF en una paciente de 18 años. Se documentaron alteraciones bioquímicas hepáticas y se observaron imágenes de dilatación y estenosis de la vía biliar en ausencia de causas secundarias.
Digital Integrated Marketing Communications Strategies in Building Local Cultural Image for Achieving Tourism Sustainability: The Role of Local Community Involvement
Authors: Rahmat Kinasih Lintang Cahya , Abdurrahman Muhammad Sufyan
Published: January 2025

This study explores the impact of Digital Integrated Marketing Communications (DIMC) strategies and local cultural image promotion on tourism sustainability, with a focus on local community involvement as a moderating factor. The primary objective is to understand how effective digital marketing and cultural promotion contribute to sustainable tourism practices and how community engagement enhances these effects. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for data analysis. Data were collected from 200 respondents, including tourists and stakeholders at cultural tourism destinations, using a structured questionnaire with a 1-5 Likert scale to measure DIMC strategies, cultural image promotion, tourism sustainability, and community involvement. The study finds that both DIMC strategies and the promotion of local cultural image positively impact tourism sustainability. Furthermore, local community involvement significantly moderates these relationships, enhancing the effectiveness of marketing and cultural promotion efforts in supporting sustainable tourism. This research contributes to the theoretical understanding of the interplay between digital marketing, cultural promotion, and sustainability by highlighting the crucial role of community involvement. Practically, it underscores the need for tourism managers to integrate local perspectives into their marketing strategies and cultural promotion efforts to achieve more sustainable outcomes. The study provides valuable insights for enhancing the effectiveness of tourism marketing and promoting cultural heritage while supporting sustainable tourism development.
Pengaruh Getok Tular Elektronik, Citra Merek Dan Sikap Merek Terhadap Minat Beli Konsumen Burger King
Authors: Utama Andyan Pradipta , Hanton Tresa
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh getok tular elektronik, citra merek dan sikap merek terhadap minat beli konsumen Burger King di Jakarta Barat. Saat ini di Jakarta banyak gerai restoran makanan cepat saji.  Antara lain ada KFC, Mc Donalds, Burger King, Dominos Pizza, dan lain-lain. Semakin banyaknya pesaing maka perusahaan harus menarik konsumen lebih banyak dari perusahan cepat saji lainnya. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah konsumen Burger King di cabang Jakarta Barat. Sampel yang digunakan adalah sebanyak 180 responden dengan rumus 5 kali jumlah indikator. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan metode survey, dengan instrumen penelitian adalah kuesioner. Metode analisis data menggunakan Partial Least Square. Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa getok tular elektronik, citra merek dan sikap merek berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap minat beli Burger King.
ANALYSIS OF THE SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ADOPTION OF IRPTs AMONG MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS OF RICE COOPERATIVES IN GOMBE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Babaji, A.U.  , Salisu, H.  , Manu, I.  , Abdullahi, S.
Published: January 2025

The study was carried out to assess the sources of information and adoption of IRPTs among members and non-members of rice cooperatives in Gombe State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 186 respondents comprising of 93 members and 93 non-members. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that, the mean age of the respondents was 41 and 42years for the members and non-members respectively, with the mean farming experience of 9 and 10 years for both the members and non-members respectively. The results showed a significant difference (P<0.05) between the mean household size among members and non-members as the calculated Z-value (2.70) is higher than the tabulated Z-value (1.96). The result also showed a significant difference (P<0.05) between the mean farm size among members and non-members as the calculated Z-value (4.80) is higher than the tabulated Z-value (1.96). The result revealed that, rice farmers cooperatives (67.4%), radio (63.0%) and friends (58.7%) were the major sources of information on IRPT among members of rice cooperatives in the study area and were ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively. All the members (100%) adopted all the improved rice production technologies at various level of adoption, high adoption (0.67 – 1.0) and Medium adoption (0.34 – 0.66) in the study area. The study concluded that members of rice cooperatives in the study area were better than non-members in terms of overall sources of information and adoption of improved rice production technologies.The study therefore recommends that, farmers should form formidable cooperative societies so as to enjoy economies of scale in pooling their resources to purchase farm inputs.
EFFECTS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Ajiboye, A.O.  , Tsaku, D.O.  , Alhassan, E.A.  , Ohida, M.E.  , Eko-raphaels, M.U.  , Mujakachi, T.C.
Published: January 2025

Nigeria is an agrarian economy with high production of agricultural products. However, the emergence of Covid-19 disease in the country and its spread across the nation as well as the lockdown policies of the Federal and State governments has compounded the socio-economic condition of the people. It is on this premise that this study examines the effects of Covid-19 Pandemic and the lockdown policies of the government on the transportation and distribution of agricultural products in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The study adopted the survey approach applying simple random techniques with the use of a well-structured questionnaire to collect information on the effects of Covid-19 among farmers, traders and transporters of agricultural products in the study area. Both descriptive and regression statistics were used to achieve the collected data. Results of the study shows that Covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted transportation factors (R2=0.553, F=103.238, p=0.000), distribution factors (R2=0.260, F=17.125, p=0.000), and marketing factors (R2=0.559, F=61.871, p=0.000) of agricultural products in the study area. It is therefore concluded that the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown policies significantly impacted the transportation and distribution of agriculture in the study area. Therefore, there is an urgent need to curb the menace and for the governments to provide palliative for the people.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS AND CONSTRAINTS OF WOMEN ENGAGED IN IMPROVED RICE PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES IN WESTERN AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Joseph, U. G.  , Hassan, A. B.  , Garba, A.
Published: January 2025

This study examined the socioeconomic characteristics and constraints of women engaged in improved rice processing technologies in western agricultural zone of Bauchi state, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was employed in selecting 240 respondents. Data was directly collected from the primary source using structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results disclosed the mean age of the respondents was 38 years, mean household size was 7 person and mean processing experience was 12 years. Majority (70.8%) of the respondents were married and 42.0% of them had attended secondary education. Major constraints of the women processors, includes high cost of technology (93.2%), complexity of the technologies (92.1%) and inadequate access to agricultural credits (81.4%). It is therefore, recommended that, fabrication of local rice processing machines that could be affordable by the processors should be developed, government should provide incentives and credits to rice processors in the study area.
Identification of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 and Risk Factors Associated with This Infection in Women in Thi-Qar Province
Authors: AL-Amery A.A.N.
Published: January 2025

To determine whether or not the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) is present in the female repro¬ductive system, the research was carried out somewhere between November 2017 and March 2018. In all, one hundred cervical samples were obtained from infected women. We used a Real-Time Polymerase Chain reaction to diagnose these samples. The individuals, whose ages ranged from 20 to 30 years, returned to private clinics located in the core of Nasiriya city in the Thi-Qar province of Iraq. Among those aged ≥30, the highest positive frequency for HSV-2 was 12, or 16.9%. The overall prevalence was 16 (24.6%). In the under-30 age bracket, 6.9% of cases were HSV-2 combinations. Out of all the women surveyed, 13.5% tested positive for HSV-2 in urban areas. When looking at viral infections and marital status, no significant differences were found. The highest HSV-2 level observed in this study was 4(33.3) in women who did not smoke. While 14 HSV-2 were detected at acidic pH, only two (18.2%) were detected at alkaline pH. Based on the number of births, the prevalence of HSV-2 varied between 8 (12.3%) and 2 (28.6%). In contrast, 10 cases (20.8% of the total) of vaginal secretions, 1 case (11.1%) of recurrent infection, 2 cases (5.7% of the total), and 1 case (33.3%) of post-coil and hysterectomy symptoms were found to be positive for herpes simplex virus.
Effect of Chlamydial Infection on the Development of Human Embryos
Authors: Feradova M. , Petrov N. , Stefanov R.
Published: January 2025

After more than 45 years since the birth of the world‘s first in vitro child, in vitro fertilization tech¬niques have led to the birth of millions of artificially conceived children. With the improvement of various methods for hormonal stimulation of the ovaries, for aspiration of oocytes and, above all, in laboratory work, various techniques for culturing germ cells, the success rate of in vitro conception and birth proce¬dures is progressively increasing. One of the main factors that can affect fertilization and the development of a healthy human embryo are infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria and Chlamydia. Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis) is one of the most commonly sexually transmitted infectious bacteria. Chlamydia infection carries a high risk of infertility in men and women, and can cause ectopic pregnancy. In the pres¬ent clinical study, data on the influence of chlamydial infection on the successful development of human embryos are presented.
Isolation and Characterization of Melanin Pigments from Endophytic Aspergillus niger FF152S and Cladosporium sp. HT207
Authors: Gulyamova T. , Abdulmyanova L. , Atakhanov A. , Yugay S. , Ruzieva D. , Nasmetova S. , Burieva M. , Mukhammedov I.
Published: January 2025

Data on endophytic fungi Aspergillus niger FF152S and Cladosporium sp. HT207 producing brown-black pigment are presented. The pigment was extracted from fungal biomass, purified, characterized, and identified. Physico-chemical characteristics showed solubility in alkali, discoloration in oxidizing agents, and insolubility in organic solvents and water. The melanin structure of the pigments isolated from both strains was confirmed by spectrophotometric analysis in the UV and IR spectra. Isolated melanins exhibited antioxidant properties by the three tests used, and the IC50 values of antioxidant activity of Cladosporium sp. HT207 melanin were higher than A. niger FF152S melanin. The anti-inflammatory activity of melanins was suggested by inhibition of albumin denaturation in vitro at 91.2% and 84.4% The cytotoxic activity of melanins was evaluated by MTT against the cell lines HEp-2, HeLa, HBL-100, CCRF-CEM with the highest value of suppression of growth (50.3%) of breast adenocarcinoma cells HBL-100 melanin from Cladosporium sp. HT207.
Academic-Practice Partnership: Creating Dedicated Education Units to Promote Student Nurse Enrollment and Readiness for Nursing Practice
Authors: Burke Brittany , Owens Heather
Published: January 2025

Purposeful partnerships between academic institutions and health care systems creates a unique approach to bridging the gap between nursing education and clinical practice. Through academic-practice partnerships, dedicated education units (DEUs) enhance hands-on learning experiences of student nurses while addressing the growing demand for a practice-ready nurse workforce. DEUs offer tailored educational environments aligning clinical placements with academic objectives, ensuring students are equipped with the necessary competencies to meet the challenges of modern health care. This manuscript reviews the development, implementation, and evaluation focusing on a DEU case study between a liberal arts academic institution and a regional health system.

Key components of DEU success include a robust academic-practice partnership, optimized nurse-to-student ratios, culture selection of units, effective nurse leaders, and adaption to evolving health care needs. The manuscript explores how these factors contribute to increased student nurse enrollment, improved readiness for nurse practice, and fostering long-term commitments to the health care system. It also highlights the development of micro-credentials, teaching appointments, and factors for DEU selection. Lessons learned from the partnership emphasize the importance of strong communication, flexibility, and continuous evaluation. Insights gained offer valuable guidance for institutions seeking to implement similar initiatives, ensuring future nurses are prepared to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
Antimalarial Activity of Brown Alga Extract Sargassum sp on Liver Cell of Mouse (Mus musculus) Infected with Plasmodium berghei
Authors: Ukratalo Abdul M , Syuaib Achmad , Pangemanan Victory O , Embisa Yushar A , Kaliky Arief Rahman S , Loilatu Muhammad Fitrah
Published: January 2025

Sargassum sp is rich in steroid, alkaloid, phenol, flavonoid, saponin, and tannin components, which have anti-malarial and immunomodulatory properties. This study aimed to assess the anti-malarial effects of an extract from brown algae Sargassum sp on liver cells in Plasmodium berghei-infected house mouse (Mus musculus). Twenty to thirty-gramme house mice were infected with Plasmodium berghei at a dosage of 0.1 ml per tail and monitored until the parasitemia level reached 1-5%. Subsequently, house mice (Mus musculus) were administered methanol extract of brown algae Sargassum sp at 10, 100, and 200 mg/g BW doses for four consecutive days, from day 0 to day 6. On day 6, surgery was performed to extract the liver organ and prepare histological preparations. The findings demonstrated that applying Sargassum sp extract effectively improved the restoration of liver damage in house mice infected with Plasmodium berghei.
Futsal sebagai Sarana Peningkatan Kesehatan Mental Anak
Authors: Zainuddin M Said
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi dampak futsal sebagai sarana peningkatan kemampuan motorik dan citra tubuh anak-anak berusia 8 hingga 12 tahun. Metode yang digunakan adalah studi quasi-experimental dengan melibatkan 20 anak laki-laki yang mengikuti program intervensi futsal selama 18 sesi, masing-masing satu jam, yang dibagi menjadi tiga modul: aktivitas perpindahan, koordinasi, serta menendang dan melempar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam kemampuan motorik, di mana skor rata-rata untuk koordinasi ocular-manual meningkat dari 2,1 menjadi 3,5 dan untuk koordinasi ocular-pedal dari 1,8 menjadi 3,2 setelah intervensi. Selain itu, analisis citra tubuh menunjukkan bahwa anak-anak lebih memahami bagian-bagian tubuh mereka setelah program, dengan gambar yang dibuat menjadi lebih detail dan mencerminkan peningkatan kesadaran diri. Simpulan dari penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa futsal tidak hanya meningkatkan keterampilan fisik tetapi juga berkontribusi pada pengembangan citra tubuh positif. Oleh karena itu, disarankan agar futsal diintegrasikan ke dalam kurikulum pendidikan jasmani untuk mendukung perkembangan holistik anak-anak. Penelitian lebih lanjut diperlukan untuk mengeksplorasi efek jangka panjang dari praktik futsal serta faktor-faktor lain yang dapat mempengaruhi perkembangan motorik dan psikologis anak-anak di berbagai konteks sosial budaya.
Geothermal energy as a renewable energy source in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Eror Ljubica , Perić Milinko
Published: January 2025

Geothermal energy is of particular importance for the natural resources of the Republic of Serbia. Geothermal energy is renewable because various processes continuously produce heat inside the Earth. In the Republic of Serbia, geothermal waters - thermal springs are one of the most frequently used renewable energy sources. The reason for this is that the Republic of Serbia is oriented towards the development of tourism, so hydro geothermal potential enables the expansion of the tourist offer through the improvement of existing and the opening of new health centers, spas, sports, and recreational centers. Also, geothermal energy's monthly heating costs are lower than non-renewable sources.
Be creative - it helps
Authors: Armaković Sanja
Published: January 2025

People often talk about creativity, but I wonder what creativity really is. Some writers, actors, directors, etc., are creative. But, I wonder what is with the creativity of lawyers, scientists, teachers, store and corner workers. Creativity is the state of mind; your job doesn't predetermine it. Formal positions don't define your creativity. Be brave, try new things, and look at things from another angle.
Análise Exploratória de Dados de Mortalidade por Câncer Colorretal em Mato Grosso no período de 2000 a 2019
Authors: Pereira dos Santos Anna Stephany , Rocha Bastos Ronaldo
Published: January 2025

Objetivos: Realizar uma análise exploratória de dados (AED) de mortalidade por CCR em Mato Grosso (MT), identificar a tendência de mortalidade, aplicar o quociente de localização (QL) como ferramenta de análise espacial e investigar a relação entre o QL e o índice de envelhecimento (IE). Métodos: Estudo ecológico com dados do Sistema de Informação de Mortalidade (SIM) de óbitos causados por câncer de cólon (C18), junção retossigmóide (C19) e reto (C20) entre 2000 e 2019. A AED foi usada para identificar tendências e formular hipóteses; o IE foi usado para avaliar tendências da dinâmica demográfica; foram também utilizadas estatísticas descritivas, o QL, o modelo de regressão joinpoint, e calculado o índice de Moran para correlação espacial; também foram usados os testes de correlação de Spearman e Pearson para analisar a correlação entre o IE e o QL. Resultados: Foram registrados 2.327 casos, sendo a maioria indivíduos entre 50 e 75 anos e 52% homens. A análise joinpoint não apresentou pontos de inflexão nas tendências. As microrregiões de MT mostraram IE variáveis, e o maior QL em Cuiabá (QL=1,53). O índice de Moran estimativa pontual de 0,08 (p < 0,001) e as correlações de Spearman (0,19; p=0,39) e Pearson (0,15; p=0,52) não foram significativas para IE e QL. Conclusões: A ausência de correlação significativa entre o QL e o IE sugere que não há evidência suficiente para afirmar que o envelhecimento populacional está diretamente relacionado à distribuição espacial da taxa de mortalidade por CCR nas microrregiões de Mato Grosso.
Pero ellas dijeron. 70 años de Teología feminista en España
Authors: Martínez Cano Silvia
Published: January 2025

La teología feminista se puede considerar como una de las hermeneúticas teológicas más recientes de la teología española actual. Su breve recorrido histórico y eclesial es novedoso y especialmente significativo en una Iglesia que está viviendo un fuerte proceso de cambios. A raíz del concilio Vaticano II, la teología feminista se ha considerado como un modelo comunitario e inductivo de hacer teología, desde la llamada preferencial por los pobres, que en su mayoría son mujeres. Describiremos la génesis de la teología feminista en España, sus calves metodológicas y su situación actual, así como sus propuestas de diálogo con otras teologías y hermenéuticas.
Measuring the Impact of Bank Financing to Foreign Trade Sector on Trade Balance in Sudan during the period 2000-2022
Authors: Dahya Jaralnabi , Omer Meryam , Mohmed Tmador
Published: January 2025

The study focused on measuring the impact of the increase and decrease in the scale of bank financing which allocated to the foreign trade sector on the trade balance in Sudan during the period 2000-2022, and by depending on cointegration method, nonlinear autoregressive distributed lagged model(NARDL) and time series data it was concluded that the increasing in bank financing in the long- run leads to an improvement in the trade balance, while the decrease in bank financing does not have anegative effect, and the inbalance in the relationship is corrected by -1.87, and the financing authorities must adopting appropriate financing policies which is work to balance the structure of bank financing and the uses of financial resources directed to the foreign trade sector to correcting the inbalance in trade balance.
The Impact of Acknowledgment in the Civil Transactions System: A Comparative Study
Authors: Alntaifat Amer
Published: January 2025

The study aimed to explore the evidentiary basis of acknowledgment in Islamic jurisprudence and legal systems, highlighting the importance of safeguarding wealth by acknowledging people's rights. It examined the procedures prescribed by the legislator to ensure the legal effects of acknowledgment and clarified the relationship between jurisprudence and the legal system regarding the rights arising from acknowledgment. The researcher adopted the inductive method by analyzing rulings on acknowledgment in Islamic jurisprudence, the descriptive method by citing and attributing jurists' opinions, and the analytical method by interpreting and comparing these opinions. The study concluded that acknowledgment is validated by the Qur'an, Sunnah, consensus, and analogy. In law, acknowledgment is absolute evidence, though limited to the disputing parties, and its evidentiary weight varies depending on whether it is judicial or extrajudicial. Judicial acknowledgment, made before the court during relevant proceedings, is conclusive evidence against the acknowledger, while extrajudicial acknowledgment occurs outside the court or in unrelated disputes. Legal provisions regarding acknowledgment align with Islamic conditions concerning the acknowledger, the recipient, the acknowledged right, and its formulation. The study also addressed solidarity, noting that when multiple debtors are jointly liable, each is fully responsible for the entire debt toward the creditor, with the paying debtor entitled to seek reimbursement from others according to their shares.
Anthropology as a Tool for Teaching History
Authors: Foqara Mohammad
Published: January 2025

This article highlights the role of anthropology in teaching history, viewing it as a tool for understanding historical events within their cultural and social contexts. It reviews the close relationship between anthropology and history, where anthropology helps analyze the cultural backgrounds of societies and the social influences that shaped the course of history.
The article also discusses how adopting an anthropological approach can deepen students' understanding of history by focusing on cultural diversity and the social factors influencing historical events. It addresses the educational dimensions of anthropology, such as fostering critical thinking and the ability to interpret historical phenomena from different perspectives. The article provides practical examples of integrating anthropological insights into the study of history, such as analyzing historical events through the impact of cultural values and studying the behaviors of people in various eras.
Moreover, the article emphasizes how this approach can increase students' awareness of cultural diversity and the values of tolerance, helping them develop a more comprehensive global perspective. The findings suggest that incorporating anthropology into history education can contribute to achieving deeper educational goals, such as fostering a society that is more conscious and respectful of cultural differences. The study concludes with recommendations for developing curricula based on this approach, including integrating interactive teaching methods that combine history and anthropology to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.
ประยุกต์ใช้แพลตฟอร์มนวัตกรรมการเรียนรู้อย่างมีส่วนร่วมเพื่อการบริหารจัดการเศษวัสดุเหลือทิ้งทางการเกษตรตามแนวทางเศรษฐกิจแบบองค์รวมอย่างยั่งยืน
Authors: แก้วพวง เทอดเกียรติ , ไชยนาม จารุนันท์ , ยงเพชร ปิยะพงษ์
Published: January 2025

ภูมิหลังและวัตถุประสงค์: ปัจจุบันการพัฒนาแก้ไขปัญหาเศรษฐกิจฐานรากของหน่วยงานภาครัฐมีการดำเนินงานเป็นระยะแต่ยังขาดความต่อเนื่องและตรงเป้าหมายของการพัฒนา ส่งผลกระทบต่อการพัฒนาเศรษฐกิจฐานรากที่ขาดความยั่งยืน ทางคณะวิจัยได้เล็งเห็นปัญหาเศษวัสดุเหลือทิ้งทางการเกษตรที่มีผลกระทบต่อคุณภาพชีวิต สิ่งแวดล้อมทั้งทางตรงและทางอ้อม จึงมีวัตถุประสงค์ 1) เพื่อสร้างกรอบแนวคิดการออกแบบการพัฒนารูปแบบตามแพลตฟอร์มนวัตกรรมการเรียนรู้ (Learning and Innovation Platform; LIP) “รับ-ปรับ-ใช้-ถ่ายทอด” (กรอบชุมชนนวัตกรรมแห่งการเรียนรู้, หน่วยบริหารและจัดการทุนด้านการพัฒนาระดับพื้นที่) 2) เพื่อศึกษาผลการใช้รูปแบบกระบวนการ หลักสูตรการเรียนรู้และการบริหารจัดการเศษวัสดุเหลือทิ้งทางการเกษตร ตามแนวทาง BCG model ของกลุ่มเป้าหมาย และ 3) เพื่อวิเคราะห์ผลตอบแทนทางสังคม (SROI) จากใช้รูปแบบกระบวนการและหลักสูตรการเรียนรู้
ระเบียบวิธีการวิจัย: การมีส่วนร่วมออกแบบแนวคิดการพัฒนาชุมชนตามรูปแบบแพลตฟอร์มนวัตกรรมการเรียนรู้ (Learning and Innovation Platform; LIP) ผ่านการ “รับ-ปรับ-ใช้-ถ่ายทอด” (Learning by Doing) ที่ส่งต่อความรู้การบริหารจัดการนวัตกรรมชุมชนอย่างยั่งยืน
ผลการวิจัย: พบว่า 1) คณะวิจัยได้พัฒนารูปแบบการสร้างนวัตกรรม กระบวนการและหลักสูตรการเรียนรู้เตาเผาประสิทธิภาพสูงร่วมกับปราชญ์ชุมชนและภาคีเครือข่ายภาครัฐ และเกิดรูปแบบแพลตฟอร์มนวัตกรรมการเรียนรู้ (Learning and Innovation Platform; LIP) “รับ-ปรับ-ใช้-ถ่ายทอด” ของชุมชนร่วมกับการขับเคลื่อนกับภาคีเครือข่ายภาครัฐ 2) ผลจากใช้รูปแบบกระบวนการและหลักสูตรการเรียนรู้สามารถสร้างนวัตกรชุมชนที่มีความเชี่ยวชาญด้านเตาเผาถ่านชีวมวลประสิทธิภาพสูง ที่ตอบโจทย์ความต้องการของชุมชนและสามารถแก้ไขปัญหาควันจากการเผาและยกระดับคุณภาพชีวิตของกลุ่มอาชีพผลิตถ่าน จำนวน 30 คน มีทักษะการวิเคราะห์คัดเลือกชนิดของวัตถุดิบที่ใช้เผาจากเศษวัสดุเหลือทิ้งทางการเกษตรในพื้นที่เพิ่มมูลค่า และมีการขยายผลในการถ่ายทอดสู่ชุมชนอื่นๆ 3) ผลจากใช้รูปแบบกระบวนการและหลักสูตรการเรียนรู้นำมาวิเคราะห์ผลตอบแทนทางสังคม (SROI) มีค่าเท่ากับ 0.67 น้อยกว่าต้นทุนที่ลงทุนที่สูง เนื่องจากกลุ่มเป้าหมายไม่มีพื้นฐานของการทักษะการผลิตเตาเผาถ่านประสิทธิภาพสูง
สรุปผล: ผลจากการวิจัยดังกล่าวสามารถประยุกต์ใช้รูปแบบแพลตฟอร์มนวัตกรรมการเรียนรู้ (Learning and Innovation Platform; LIP) “รับ-ปรับ-ใช้-ถ่ายทอด” ที่เกิดจากความร่วมมือของภาคีเครือข่ายทุกภาคส่วนและมีการนำไปใช้และต่อยอดเพื่อการยกระดับคุณภาพชีวิตของชุมชนและสามารถถ่ายทอดเพื่อให้เกิดการพัฒนาอย่างยั่งยืน
Aportaciones al modelo del ciclo de vida de los destinos turísticos
Authors: Torres Valdez Julio C. , Ramírez Silva Gloria A.
Published: January 2025

El Modelo Ciclo de Vida de los Destinos Turísticos (MCVDT)  es una teoría formulada en 1980 por el Doctor Richard Butler, que se ha convertido en una de las herramientas más utilizadas y reconocidas para describir la evolución de los destinos turísticos. Diversos investigadores han realizado contribuciones al modelo, en respuesta a este contexto, esta investigación se propuso como objetivo actualizar el debate en torno al MCVDT. Su estudio es de la mayor importancia ya que actualmente es una de las herramientas más ampliamente usadas en la planificación de los destinos turísticos. El presente trabajo constituye una revisión de la literatura acerca del MCVDT, donde se presenta la evolución del mismo a través de la visión y adaptaciones de diferentes investigadores. Se inicia definiendo y explicando el modelo, posteriormente, se organizaron cronológicamente las aportaciones encontradas, se recuperaron las adaptaciones al modelo y sus críticas recurrentes. El estudio dio como resultado una visión actualizada y matizada del Modelo del Ciclo de Vida de los Destinos Turísticos donde las críticas y aportaciones son muy diversas, entre las más relevantes, se puede mencionar falta de delimitación entre las fases del ciclo o de indicadores para establecer la fase, la imposibilidad de ser generalizado ya que cada destino es único, la falta de operatividad en su aplicación, ignora los segmentos, etc. Con las críticas y aportaciones revisadas el trabajo concluye que el MCVDT sigue vigente como instrumento para orientar estrategias en la gestión de un destino turístico, aunque se deben considerar adaptaciones.
Cambios de Uso del Suelo y Vegetación en los Humedales del Sistema Lagunar de Catazajá, Chiapas en México 2015-2023
Authors: Vázquez Rito Alina Isolda , Regino Maldonado Juan , Juárez Morales Manuel
Published: January 2025

Los humedales son ecosistemas significativos para la vida en el planeta. En México varias culturas guardaron una relación estrecha y se beneficiaron de los servicios ecosistémicos que hasta nuestros días prestan los humedales; sin embargo, varios se encuentran amenazados por los cambios de uso de suelo, como es el caso de los humedales de Catazajá en Chiapas. Por lo anterior, se utilizó la técnica de percepción remota para analizar los cambios de uso del suelo y vegetación de los humedales del sistema lagunar de Catazajá para el período 2015-2023, con imágenes obtenidas de RapidEye y Sentinel 2A. El procesamiento de las imágenes se llevó a cabo con ArcMap 10.3, se realizó una clasificación supervisada de máxima verosimilitud para estimar seis áreas correspondientes a usos de suelo y vegetación del humedal: cuerpos de agua, cobertura vegetal, agricultura, suelo desnudo y pastizal, zona de inundación y zona urbana. De los resultados obtenidos se observa que, en un periodo de ocho años, principalmente las superficies de suelo desnudo y pastizal, y urbanas registraron una tasa de cambio anual positiva de 185% y 16.89% respectivamente. Mientras que las superficies de agricultura y cuerpos de agua registraron una tasa de cambio anual negativa de -3.37% y -3.19% respectivamente. El estudio concluye que, en el período analizado se observa un incremento significativo en el suelo desnudo y pastizal, y los destinados a la urbanización, y cierta ganancia en la cobertura vegetal. También se presenta una disminución de las superficies de agricultura, seguido de los cuerpos de agua mismas que se reflejan en la perdida de humedales.
Overcoming the Challenges of Nepotism to Create a System Fair and Transparent Selection in Business Entities Regional Property in North Sumatra
Authors: Nurul Huda Chasanah  , Muhammad Syahrizal Nasution  , Debora Tifani Turnip  , Ritha F. Dalimunthe  , Prihantin Lumbanraja
Published: January 2025

The practice of nepotism in the employee selection process at Regional Owned Enterprises (BUMD) in North Sumatra, which has an impact on transparency, fairness and organizational effectiveness. BUMDs have an important role in regional economic development, but nepotism practices often damage the integrity of the recruitment process. Through a qualitative approach and case studies, this research reveals that nepotism creates inequality in employee selection, reduces the quality of human resources, and reduces public trust in BUMD. This article also identifies the factors that cause nepotism and offers solutions in the form of selection transparency, anti-nepotism policies, independent supervision, and outreach to build a culture of meritocracy in BUMD. By overcoming nepotism, BUMD is expected to be able to create a fair and professional recruitment system, thereby supporting the achievement of optimal performance.
The Role of Work Motivation in Mediating the Influence of Work Engagement on Job Satisfaction of Cooperative Employees Consumers of Cu Sang Timur Banyuwangi
Authors: Benedictus Revan Krisnanto  , Ni Wayan Mujiati
Published: January 2025

The role of work motivation as a mediator of the influence of work engagement on job satisfaction is important in the context of human resources. In today's globalization era, competition between companies is getting stronger, so that companies are asked to be able to get it and optimize these variables in arrange to make strides their execution and competitiveness. Hence, this inquire about points to analyze the relationship between work engagement, work motivation, and job satisfaction. This inquire about was conducted by the Shopper Agreeable of CU Sang Timur with a add up to test of 70 workers who were decided based on immersed inspecting. Information were collected through interviews that conveyed surveys to investigate subjects. Information were analyzed utilizing way examination strategies with SPSS. This inquire about points to analyze the mediating role of work motivation on the impact of work engagement on job satisfaction. The comes about of this think about demonstrate that work engagement and work inspiration altogether impact job satisfaction with a positive relationship course, work engagement essentially impacts work motivation with a positive relationship heading, and work motivation can be a arbiter of the impact of work engagement on job satisfaction in part. The suggestions of this investigate hypothetically back the discoveries of past investigate results. The practical implications of the Consumer Cooperative of CU Sang Timur are to maintain work satisfaction, work engagement, and work motivation owned by its employees.
Analysis of Women's Quota in DPRD Province of DKI Jakarta
Authors: Risda Trully Tobing  , Mardi Siswoyo  , Laras Ati  , Freddy J Rumambi  , Marisi Pakpahan  , Pingkan Luciawati Sompi
Published: January 2025

This research aims to analyze the implementation and effectiveness of the women's quota in the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) of DKI Jakarta Province during the 2014-2024 period. The women's quota is an affirmative policy designed to increase women's representation in the legislature, regulated by Indonesia's electoral law. Although this policy has been implemented, there are still various challenges that hinder women's participation in politics, including cultural, social, and structural barriers. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with Deputy Chairman of DPRD , Legislative Candidate, Academics , Sociologist and Law/ Political observers, as well as analysis of official documents and related reports. The results show that despite an increase in the number of women in the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD ) of DKI Jakarta Province , the women's quota has not fully achieved its goals. Some of the factors that affect the effectiveness of this quota include the lack of support from political parties, strong gender stereotypes, and obstacles in the recruitment and selection process of female candidates. This research also found that the existence of women's quotas alone is not enough to increase women's participation in politics. Further efforts are needed, including political education for women, capacity building for female legislator candidates, and reforms in the political party system to support greater involvement of women. In conclusion, the women's quota in the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) of DKI Jakarta Province still faces various challenges in its implementation, and additional strategies are needed to overcome these obstacles in order to achieve more equitable and inclusive representation.
Solidão e Bem-Estar em Adultos Portugueses: Uma Revisão de Literatura
Authors: Agostinho Inês , Grácio Luísa , Carapeto Maria João
Published: January 2025

A solidão tem sido associada à diminuição qualidade da saúde, incluindo mental, e do bem-estar ao longo do ciclo de vida. O presente estudo é uma revisão de literatura cujo objetivo é o de analisar a relação entre solidão e bem-estar em adultos de meia-idade e idosos portugueses. Foram pesquisadas publicações nas bases de dados RCAAP, Scopus e Web of Science. As palavras-chave, em português e inglês, foram: meia-idade ou idosos ou envelhecimento, bem-estar, solidão, Portugal ou portugueses. A pesquisa foi limitada para estudos com participantes portugueses, entre 2024 e 2014, com disponibilidade online do texto completo, em português ou inglês. Incluir medidas de solidão e de bem-estar, e a relação entre ambos foi o principal critério de inclusão. Foram excluídas as publicações relativas a projetos, relatórios de estágio, dissertações e teses, e estudos específicos do contexto da pandemia COVID-19. Dos 261 resultados iniciais, seis foram selecionados para análise. A maior parte das publicações selecionadas relatam a adaptação de instrumentos para a população portuguesa. Sugerem que a solidão está relacionada a menor satisfação com a vida; relação com família, amigos e apoio social; felicidade; e afetos positivos. Está também relacionada com mais afetos negativos. Alguns estudos abordam a relação da solidão com elementos do bem-estar psicológico (e.g., autoestima) e social (e.g., sentido de pertença). Conclui-se da necessidade de mais estudos sobre a solidão e o bem-estar em adultos mais velhos portugueses, especialmente estudos que considerem também o modelo do bem-estar psicológico e social, e a complexidade dos fenómenos da solidão.
The Intersection of Social Determinants and Medicaid in a Post-COVID Policy Spectrum
Authors:   Case Western Reserve University, Vaidya Jiya
Published: January 2025

As a government program designed with the intention of providing health insurance for both adults and children with a limited income, Medicaid has a responsibility to acknowledge the social determinants of health that serve as potential structural barriers for these communities. Public health strategy is integral in creating effective administrative policy and cannot be done without ensuring equitable healthcare. As of November 2023, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services acknowledged health-related social needs by integrating Section 1115 waivers to pilot public health programs. This paper critically analyzes not only the effects of the waivers, but the change in healthcare policy seen in a post-COVID-19 United States. By pushing for several public health programs that involve the social determinants in Medicaid managed care organizations, the opportunities for reforming care in an equitable manner are truly vast.
Utilizing quorum sensing mechanisms to develop advanced strategies for disrupting oral biofilms on dental implants
Authors: Aththanayaka Melan
Published: January 2025

The formation of oral biofilms on dental implants presents substantial challenges in oral healthcare, leading to complications such as peri-implantitis. Quorum sensing (QS), a microbial communication mechanism, is pivotal in the development, virulence, and antibiotic resistance of biofilms in oral pathogens. This review aims to elucidate the potential of harnessing QS mechanisms to develop advanced strategies for disrupting oral biofilms on dental implants. Initially, the stages of biofilm formation and their pathogenicity are explored, with a focus on their impact on dental implants. The intricacies of QS pathways in key oral pathogens, such as Streptococcus mutans and Porphyromonas gingivalis, are then detailed, emphasizing their role in biofilm maturation and resistance. Various molecular techniques for studying QS, including genetic and biochemical methods, are examined, along with the identification and characterization of QS molecules and receptors. The review further investigates QS disruption strategies, including quorum sensing inhibitors (QSI), enzymatic degradation of QS molecules, and the use of probiotics, prebiotics, and nanotechnology-based approaches. Clinical applications of QS-based therapies are discussed, addressing their efficacy and safety, potential resistance mechanisms, and long-term effectiveness. Regulatory and ethical considerations in the development and use of QS-targeted therapies are also considered. Future directions include the integration of personalized treatment approaches based on individual microbiome profiles and exploring synergistic effects with conventional antimicrobial treatments. This review underscores the promise of QS-targeted strategies in enhancing dental implant success rates and advocates for ongoing research and interdisciplinary collaboration to translate these findings into clinical practice.
Peran Guru dalam Mengembangkan Kurikulum Merdeka di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah: Tantangan dan Strategi
Authors: Nasir Muhammad
Published: January 2025

Guru memiliki peran penting dalam mengembangkan dan mengimplementasikan kurikulum merdeka di sekolah. Namun Karena kurangnya pelatihan, banyak guru tidak memahami konsep kurikulum merdeka. Sehingga sangat penting bagi guru untuk memahami perannya maupun tantangan dalam mengimplementasikan kurikulum merdeka serta strategi dalam mengatasi tantangan tersebut. Maka, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan menggambarkan tantangan serta strategi untuk mengatasi tantangan dalam mengimplementasikan kurikulum merdeka dengan efektif. Penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif kepustakaan. Setelah mengumpulkan sejumlah data, peneliti menganalisisnya dengan menghubungkannya satu sama lain lalu dideskripsikan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guru berpartisipasi dalam mengembangkan kurikulum dengan menyesuaikan materi pembelajaran dan metode pembelajaran dengan kebutuhan dan karakteristik siswa. Mereka juga bertanggung jawab untuk membuat bahan pembelajaran yang relevan, inovatif, dan konsisten, mengembangkan potensi dan minat siswa. Ada beberapa tantangan dalam kurikulum merdeka, seperti kurangnya pemahaman tentangnya, kurangnya pemahaman guru tentang model pembelajaran, keterbatasan sumber daya dan fasilitas, dan kurangnya kerja sama dan diskusi dengan orang tua maupun pihak yang terlibat. Adapun strategi untuk mengatasi tantangan tersebut adalah dengan meningkatkan pemahaman tentang kurikulum merdeka, menguasai berbagai metode pengajaran yang fleksibel, memanfaatkan teknologi, melakukan komunikasi dan kolaborasi dengan orang tua siswa maupun pihak-pihak yang terlibat. Sehingga kurikulum merdeka dapat di kembangkan dan di implementasikan dengan efektif.
Uso de herramientas didácticas del docente y la innovación educativa en la carrera de Educación Inicial modalidad en línea de la Universidad Estatal de Milagro
Authors: Pesantes Campoverde Enedit del Cisne , Yagual Y Tannia Alisson , Peña Holguin Ruth Rubi , Castillo Salvatierra Elizabeth Celestina
Published: January 2025

La investigación tuvo como propósito: Uso de herramientas didácticas del docente y la innovación educativa en la carrera de Educación Inicial modalidad en línea de la Universidad Estatal de Milagro. El estudio se encuentra en el enfoque metodológico Mixto, que, apoyado en componentes de la investigación cuantitativa y la investigación cualitativa, el cual debe combinar perspectivas objetivas y subjetivas de la complejidad de los procesos de enseñanza, es de tipo descriptivo. La población son todos los estudiantes en la carrera de Educación Inicial; que son doscientas  secenta y un (261) estudiantes y cuatro (4) docentes. Las técnicas e instrumentos de recolección de información se realizaron mediante la técnica de la encuesta tipo cuestionario con opciones de respuesta, también es necesario aclarar que se aplicó una entrevista abierta a los cuatro (4) docentes, de las cuales dieron respuestas según su conocimiento tecnológico. Se presentaron los análisis de acuerdo a los doce (12) ítems respondidos, en gráficos circulares. En tal sentido, las cinco (5) interrogantes para los docentes tuenen una codificación Docente 1 (D1) y así sucesivamente para los demás docentes. Llega a las siguientes conclusiones: El uso adecuado de herramientas didácticas no solo mejora la calidad educativa, sino que también transforma el rol del docente en facilitador del aprendizaje. Por lo que se recomienda a los docentes capacitarse continuamente en el uso de tecnologías educativas y herramientas digitales, lo que les permitirá crear un ambiente de aprendizaje más dinámico y atractivo. Además, es fundamental que los docentes integren metodologías activas que fomenten la participación y el compromiso de los estudiantes, adaptando sus estrategias a las necesidades y estilos de aprendizaje de cada uno.