bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estimation of Natural Radioactivity Concentrations of 238u, 232th and 40k in Soil Samples from Belagavi District, Karnataka, India
Authors: Jayashri B Mutagar  , Nagaraj Channappa  , B. R. Kerur
Published: January 2025

The natural radioactivity concentrations of Uranium (238U), Thorium (232Th), and Potassium (40K) in soil samples from Belagavi District in Karnataka, India were measured to assess the radiological impact on the environment and public health. Soil samples were collected from two different locations within the district, and the radioactivity levels of U, Th, and K were determined using NaI (Tl) a High-Resolution Gamma Spectrometer. The average activity concentrations of Uranium, Thorium, and Potassium were found to be 26.84 ± 0.16 Bq/kg, 48.33 ± 0.09 Bq/kg, and 150.71 ± 1.61 Bq/kg, respectively, in Savadatti soil samples, and 22.87 ± 0.19 Bq/kg, 54.43 ± 0.11 Bq/kg, and 219.99 ± 1.77 Bq/kg, respectively, in Belavadi soil samples. These results were compared with global and regional reference values to evaluate the radiological risk. The calculated Radium Equivalent Activity (Ra eq), External Hazard Index (H ex), were used to assess the potential health risks associated with the radioactivity levels in the soil. The study revealed that the radiological indices in the soil samples were within the safe limits, although certain areas showed slightly elevated concentrations. This study contributes to the understanding of natural radioactivity in the selected region and emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring to safeguard environmental and public health. The findings are compared with global safety limits set by international organizations like UNSCEAR.
Estrategias didácticas con inteligencia artificial para detectar emociones en el aprendizaje virtual de estudiantes universitarios indígenas
Authors: Lescano Córdoba Anaica Iris , Aguilar Madeleine , Sequeira Molina Lidya Ana , Patiño Guerra Virginia
Published: January 2025

Esta investigación tiene como objetivo analizar cómo las estrategias didácticas basadas en inteligencia artificial pueden detectar y analizar las emociones de estudiantes indígenas, mejorando así la personalización del proceso educativo y promoviendo la inclusión y equidad. Se emplearon dos instrumentos adaptados de Márquez y Sandoval (2024): uno para medir la percepción de los estudiantes sobre las estrategias didácticas (12 ítems) y otro para evaluar sus emociones en entornos virtuales (11 ítems). La población estudiada incluye 400 estudiantes universitarios indígenas, de los cuales se seleccionó una muestra representativa de 197 mediante muestreo aleatorio simple, garantizando el anonimato y la privacidad. Para el análisis de datos, se aplicaron estadísticas no paramétricas, evidenciando una correlación significativa entre las percepciones sobre las estrategias didácticas y las emociones de los estudiantes. Esto sugiere que una percepción positiva de las estrategias fomenta emociones constructivas, mientras que percepciones negativas pueden provocar frustración y desmotivación.
LesionFinder
Authors: Morato Ximena , Quiroz Jasenka , Rivera Rosa , Pérez Alberto
Published: January 2025

The project aims to develop a mole and melanoma detection system using Matlab, evaluating segmentation techniques to identify skin lesions. The system focuses on simple and explainable techniques that require low computational resources, such as thresholding and morphological segmentation, to be useful both in clinical practice and in the education of biomedical engineering students. Computational algorithms and image processing techniques can detect abnormalities, including skin lesions. Research in computational methods to analyze skin abnormalities is growing, but current diagnostic accuracy remains insufficient. The methodology includes needs assessment, architecture design, software development, testing and validation. Images from the HAM10000 dataset were used for testing, and the system was validated using metrics such as sensitivity, specificity, and precision, comparing the results with the ImageJ software. The system showed high precision in detecting benign nevi but difficulties with melanomas, suggesting that morphological techniques are insufficient for clinical detection.
Kurumsal Kimlik ve İmaj Yönetiminde Halka İlişkilerin Rolü: Eleştirel Bir Degerlendirme
Authors: Kayış Figen
Published: January 2025

Bu çalışma, kurumsal kimlik ve imajın tarihsel gelişimini inceleyerek, günümüzde halkla ilişkiler faaliyetleriyle nasıl bir ilişki içerisinde olduğunu ele almaktadır. Kurumsal kimlik, bir kurumun, organizasyonun veya işletmenin davranış, söylem ve görsel öğelerinin birleşimi olarak tanımlanırken, bu kimliğin hedef kitlede oluşturduğu algı ise kurumsal imajı meydana getirmektedir. Kurumların hedef kitleleriyle etkili bir iletişim kurabilmesi için doğru bir şekilde kurumsal kimlik ve imaj yönetimi yapması gerekmektedir. Kurum felsefesi, kurumsal tasarım, davranışlar ve iletişim bu bağlamda kurumsal kimliğin ana unsurlarını oluşturmaktadır. Sosyal sorumluluk, kalite, halkla ilişkiler, görsel kimlik, sponsorluk ve reklam gibi faaliyetlerin doğru şekilde yürütülmesi, kurumsal imajın oluşumunda önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Bu çalışma, kurumsal kimlik ve imaj kavramları arasındaki karmaşayı akademik bir açıdan netleştirerek, bu kavramların doğru anlaşılmasını sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada ayrıca, kurumsal kimliğin organizasyonel başarıya, kurumsal imajın ise tüketici davranışlarına etkisi, halkla ilişkilerin rolü ile detaylı bir şekilde incelenmiştir. Konunun eleştirel bir perspektifle değerlendirilmesi de oldukça önemlidir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, kurumsal kimlik ve imajın halkla ilişkilerle olan bağlantısını açıklamaktır. Aynı zamanda kurumların süreçlerini etkili bir biçimde yöneterek başarıya ulaşmalarının önemini vurgulamaktır. Ayrıca, halkla ilişkiler faaliyetlerinin kurumsal kimlik ve imaj yönetimindeki rolü, tüketici perspektifinden tartışılmaktadır. Çalışmada literatür taraması yapılmış ve kurumsal kimlik ile imaj arasındaki ilişki teorik olarak analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma, kurumsal kimlik ve imaj yönetiminin zaman içinde önemli bir dönüşüm geçirdiğini ortaya koymaktadır. Bu dönüşümde, markaların sadece ürün ve hizmet sunmakla kalmayıp, tüketicilerin psikolojik ve kültürel ihtiyaçlarını da göz önünde bulundurarak sembolik değerler sundukları belirlenmiştir. Küçük ve orta ölçekli işletmelerin de kurumsal kimlik ve imaj yönetimi sayesinde rekabet avantajı elde ettiği gözlemlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, halkla ilişkiler faaliyetlerinin kurumsal kimlik ve imaj yönetiminde belirleyici bir rolünün olduğu görülmektedir.
Sustainable School Management Strategy and Government and Community Involvement in Shaping Student Character
Authors: Lithanta Agus , Riniwati Harsuko , Wahyudi Slamet , Efani Anthon
Published: January 2025

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of government and community involvement in shaping technology-based student character, as well as formulating sustainable school management strategies through SWOT analysis. Using qualitative and quantitative approaches, data were collected through in-depth interviews, surveys, and documentation from Adiwiyata schools in Probolinggo City. The results of the study indicate that government involvement in providing policies, funding, and technology infrastructure has a significant impact on supporting the formation of environmentally conscious student character. In addition, community involvement through community-based activities and collaboration with schools strengthens the implementation of environmental programs. SWOT analysis identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that influence the implementation of technology-based policies, resulting in innovative and adaptive school management strategies. This study offers a strategic model for the sustainability of technology-based environmental education that can be adopted by other schools.
A APLICABILIDADE DO TREINAMENTO FÍSICO MILITAR (TFM), DENTRO DO TURNO DE SERVIÇO, PARA A TROPA DA RADIOPATRULHA AUTO (RPA) DA POLÍCIA MILITAR DO PARANÁ
Authors: Henrique da Cruz Hahn Pedro , Voltolini Júnior Vitor
Published: January 2025

The present article aims to provide a theoretical deepening, detailing how the Commanders of Operational Units, members of the Military Police of Paraná (PMPR), can optimize the management of their respective personnel in order to enable the practice of Military Physical Training during their service shift, specifically for the members of the Radiopatrulha Auto teams. The proposal seeks to fully comply with the provisions of the General Command Ordinance No. 222, dated March 9, 2022, which establishes guidelines for physical activity schedules within the Corporation. However, this guidance faces significant challenges, as the effective implementation of physical activity rarely reaches the ordinary troops, given that the operational service, which is prioritized, precedes any activity related to Physical Education. Thus, this study aims to propose alternatives and solutions that enable a balance between operational demands and the need to ensure physical health and proper preparation of military police officers, with the goal of ensuring compliance with the regulations set forth in the ordinance and improving physical training conditions within the PMPR.
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Property and Phytochemicals of Local Phyllanthus niruri Plant
Authors: Ghazali Muhammad Yusri , Tarmizi Nur Hazirah , Yusof Hartini
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Employing natural plants as antibacterial agents is one strategy for combating the challenges of drug-resistant microorganisms. This research examines the antibacterial activity of methanolic Phyllanthus niruri (P. niruri) plant extract against Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes), Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epidermidis), Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), Escherichia coli (E. coli), Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae), as well as its phytochemical components. Materials and methods: The antibacterial activity was evaluated utilising agar well diffusion, broth microdilution, and the streaking technique. The phytochemical compounds were identified via qualitative testing. Results: Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) revealed that the mean inhibition zone ranged between 48.00 mm and 9.33 mm. P. acnes had the highest level of inhibition (48.00±1.00 mm), whereas E. coli had the lowest (9.33±0.58 mm). Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) suggested a concentration range between 1.95 mg/ml and 125 mg/ml. The extract’s antibacterial activity indicated that gram-positive bacteria were more sensitive than gram-negative bacteria. Additionally, the plant extract contained alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, phenolics, tannins, saponins, and steroids. Conclusion: The findings of this investigation indicate that P. niruri extract might serve as a source of antibacterial agent in the development of alternative antibiotic medication.
Disruption of Artificial Intelligence on Human Resource Management: The Impact on Hiring Process
Authors: Tripathi Sara
Published: January 2025

Organizations with effective recruiting strategies are able to hire the right individuals to control the digital world and develop the business environment. Therefore, an organization's recruitment strategy is the most important factor in recruiting qualified employees who will be the most effective and efficient in accomplishing their job goals. Recruitment strategy seems to use data analysis in its decision-making process as it is a key function of the organization. Data analysis is known as “Artificial Intelligence" and plays an important role in hiring decisions.
In its most basic form, artificial intelligence is created by intelligent machines created by humans.
Artificial Intelligence in the most basic terms, humans who develop intelligent machines.
AI acts and reacts like humans. The ultimate goal is to make it easier for computers to do tasks that humans normally do. AI takes the lead with unbelievable speed and accuracy. The main purpose of this paper is to investigate how artificial intelligence influences recruitment strategies. The study also sheds light on how companies are using AI in their recruitment.
Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Cocoa Consumption in Amazonas
Authors: Cruz Caro Omer , Cueva Vega Edinson , Maicelo Rubio Yecenia del Carmen , Sánchez Bardales Einstein , Alva Tuesta Judith Nathaly , Sánchez Pantaleón Alex Javier , Chavez Cruz Cleyton Francisco
Published: January 2025

Cocoa, a key ingredient in chocolate production, represents a significant crop in the Amazon region, mostly for export. This study examines the socio-economic factors that influence local cocoa consumption. Using a non-experimental explanatory correlational design and a sample of 505 respondents, data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a binary logistic regression model. The results indicate that age is the only significant factor influencing cocoa consumption (p-value = 0.045), while other variables such as income, educational level, and occupation did not show statistical significance. This work highlights the importance of understanding consumption patterns in cocoa-producing regions, which could inform local market strategies and policies. This study fills a gap in the literature by addressing the factors that impact consumption in a key cocoa-producing region in Peru.
Integrating technical, value and relational perspectives in urban regeneration projects: a framework for the municipality of Kisela Voda, Skopje
Authors: Lami Isabella M. , Todella Elena , Armando Alessandro , Marina Ognen
Published: January 2025

Sustainable and resilient urban regeneration encompasses the transformation of areas or buildings and their neighbourhoods, involving issues with recognised environmental, economic and social implications. In particular, cities can support the creation of new and multiple values through the transformation of the built environment, having a high concentration of capital and resources distributed over a limited territory. This paper analyses the role that design can play in pursuing sustainable cities, focusing the discussion on how to promote urban regeneration paths through urban, architectural and landscape projects. The transformation of the Municipality of Kisela Voda in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, is proposed as a case study, as an ongoing transformation process object of a recently concluded competition for the sustainable urbanization of the neighbourhood. The analysis is conducted through a series of district plans and projects developed within the framework of the “Architecture and Urban Space” master’s degree course at Politecnico di Torino, focusing on a threefold performativity of the projects, which act through: (i) mapping, with a recomposition of the conditions of “engagement”; (ii) explicating, through the sharing of the implications of value creation; (iii) translating, with facilitation of relations between actors.
Differences in the estimation solutions between lands legitimized already subjected to local government uses and emphyteusis
Authors: Manganelli Benedetto , Del Giudice Francesco Paolo
Published: January 2025

The article addresses real estate appraisals in Italy involving lands already subject to Local Government uses then legitimized or soils burdened by Emphyteusis (Land Lease). Local Government uses are collective property rights on rural land. Considering these conditions, it is possible for the land to be legitimized by the occupant, who thus obtains the right to alienate the land with the burden of the rent. Emphyteusis (Land Lease), on the other hand, is a right of enjoyment on another’s land with the obligation to improve it and pay a periodic rent. These two types of agrarian relationships may appear similar but confusing them can lead to inequalities when updating the rent or quantifying the capital of enfranchisement. Therefore, a historical-legal investigation becomes essential to reconstruct the existence of the right and its particular genesis, in order to identify the true owner of the land between the grantor and the grantee. The work also provides operational suggestions, in the two cases examined, for estimating the rent and capital of enfranchisement that are in line with the prescriptions imposed by case law and represent a fair balance between the various interests of the parties involved.
Defining Risk Curves in feasibility analyses of urban regeneration projects with Monte Carlo method
Authors: Fiorentini Nicholas , Mariotti Diego , Rovai Massimo
Published: January 2025

Urban regeneration projects offer numerous community benefits, such as improved housing quality and public spaces, but they also carry risks due to uncertainties in key variables for financial analysis, particularly in Discounted Cash Flow Analysis (DCFA). This research presents a practical tool developed in MS Excel that exploits the Monte Carlo method to quantify the risk of loss of value in these projects. Additionally, innovative Risk Curves are introduced to help investors assess the risks based on specified uncertainties in input variables. Focusing on the urban regeneration of the “Mercato del Carmine” in Lucca (Italy), and following EU project evaluation guidelines, a sensitivity analysis identified critical input variables. The financial sustainability of the project was then assessed using indicators such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period (PP), and Productivity Index (PI). The DCFA confirmed the economic viability of the project. Monte Carlo simulations revealed key variables contributing to a significant risk of value loss, with results showing S-shaped Risk Curves. These curves indicate an acceptable tolerance for variations up to 10 percent in inputs related to initial investments, operating costs, and revenues, but show increasing risks with higher variations. This study highlights the value of Monte Carlo simulations in understanding the impact of uncertainty on regeneration project outcomes. The Excel-based tool provides decision-makers with a practical and user-friendly solution for making more informed choices regarding investment risks in urban regeneration projects.
Music therapy: innovative strategies and solutions for a multidisciplinary approach to design spaces with high acoustic performances
Authors: Romagnolo Diletta , Bertolazzi Angelo , Croatto Giorgio , Strada Eleonora , Turrini Unberto
Published: January 2025

The paper presents the first research results concerning the identification of innovative building design solutions for the performance of Music Therapy, by the use of both modular nZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) technology and a specific variable absorption acoustic design. To date, both in Italy and abroad, spaces for Music Therapy are configured as inadequate environments, since they lack specific acoustic properties. The final effectiveness of the therapeutic treatment, carried out on fragile subjects, is undermined by the fact that such spaces are mainly improvised or not specifically designed for this activity. To respond to these critical issues, various modular building solutions with specific functions (therapeutic and administrative) have been evaluated. On these solutions, especially on the therapy rooms, acoustic assessments have been carried out using variable absorption acoustic design specifically tailored to the type, position and movement of corrective sound furniture and to the various sound sources in the environment. These assessments have proven to be of fundamental importance to ensure an effective dialogue between the different needs of patients and professionals.
Modulare Multiplex-Anlage als Automatisierungslösung: Effizienz in der Parfum- und Aromenproduktion
Authors:   Nicole Steinicke
Published: January 2025

Die heutige Geschäftswelt ist geprägt von rasanten technologischen Entwicklungen undsich ständig verändernden Marktbedingungen. Um Schritt halten zu können, spielt diedigitale Transformation eine entscheidende Rolle. Wir stellen Ihnen eine wegweisendeAutomatisierungslösung vor, die flexibel auf Produktionsanforderungen reagieren undUnikate in Mengen von 1 Kilogramm bis 4 Tonnen effizient fertigen kann.
Investigation of the relationship between functional tests and low back pain functional scale in patients with chronic low back pain
Authors: Anlaş Atlı Esin , Çıtaker Seyit , Atlı Şemsettin , Okur Kaya Özge , Arslan Mahmut
Published: January 2025

Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between functional scales used to determine the functional level in patients with chronic low back pain and functional tests.
Methods: The study included 39 patients with chronic low back pain. We used the Low Back Pain Functional Scale (LBPFS) as a scale to determine the functional status of patients and the 5-Repetition Sit-to-Stand Test (5-RSTST) and Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) as functional tests. Pearson correlation test was used for data analysis.
Results: There was a moderate negative correlation between the total score of LBPFS and 5-RSTST (r: -0.427, p < 0.007), and a weak negative correlation between LBPFS and TUGT (r: 0.246, p< 0.05).
Conclusion: LBPFS, which is used to determine the functional level in patients with chronic low back pain, has a moderate negative relationship with 5-RSTST and a weak negative relationship with TUGT. This result shows that LBPFS is insufficient to fully determine the function in patients with chronic low back pain and does not address all the parameters necessary to determine the function. The parts of the structure of LBPFS that are insufficient to determine the function can be reviewed to ensure that it determines the function more consistently. In this way, it is possible to determine the functional level more objectively with only one scale in patients with chronic low back pain who cannot perform functional tests or do not need to perform them.
The Impact of Participatory Leadership on the Formation of Organizational Culture in Islamic Educational Institutions
Authors: Saputra Reza Aprian , Citriadin Yudin , Rahman Hamdi
Published: January 2025

This article analyze impact leadership participatory to formation culture organization in the institution Islamic education. Leadership participatory emphasize importance involvement all over member in the process of taking decisions, which have an impact significant in strengthening culture organization. In the institution Islamic education, culture strong organization​ play a role important in create conducive environment​ For learning, with emphasize values Islam like honesty, work same, and responsibility answer. Through approach participatory, leader No only increase engagement and loyalty employees, but also creates atmosphere inclusive and productive work . This article use method studies literature For explore connection between leadership participatory and culture organization, as well as the impact to performance institution Islamic education. Analysis results show that leadership participatory can strengthen culture organization based on Islamic values, which in turn increase effectiveness and performance institution in a way overall.
El Estado y la construcción de vivienda para la gente del común. San Salvador 1852-1960
Authors: Córdova Lemus Ricardo
Published: January 2025

In El Salvador, across time, the State has been interested in providing housing to that sector of the population incapable to afford such basic needs. Reasons have varied through the time, albeit apparently, the goal has always been the same: to strengthen the political and economic power of the ruling elites, including the State, at different times. It has been argued that housing policies for low-income sectors began in the 1930’s, with the actions of Maximiliano Hernández Martínez; however, there can be found similar policies at least around 1854. It is noted that between that year and mid 20th century, governmental housing policies had minimal impact on addressing the housing need; but after the Revolution of 1948, the State took a decisive turn with the creation of the Urban Housing Institute (Instituto de Vivienda Urbana,IVU), which between 1950 and 1960, exceeded the construction of housing for these sectors by ten times, compared with the last 100 years.
QUESTÕES SOCIOLÓGICAS E EDUCAÇÃO PÚBLICA NO BRASIL ATUAL: ENTRE DESAFIOS E ALTERNATIVAS
Authors: Richter Aline Raquel , Da Costa Cristiane Turcato , Damke Nelson Davi , Cardoso Adriana , Maciel Rosiara Dutra
Published: January 2025

This study analyzes the sociological issues influencing public education in Brazil, focusing on social inequalities, structural racism, and alternative policies to promote inclusion and equity. Through a bibliographic review, the research examines the historical development of public education, highlighting how the educational system reflects and reinforces structural inequalities. Factors such as economic exclusion, spatial segregation, and racial disparities limit access to quality education, disproportionately affecting Black and vulnerable populations.The study revealed that structural racism manifests in school practices and curricula, which have historically neglected Afro-Brazilian cultural representation. Affirmative policies, such as racial quotas and the ProUni program, have contributed to reducing these inequalities, although challenges like the full implementation of Law 10.639/03 and teacher training persist. International initiatives, such as Nordic educational models, underscore the importance of integrating equity and quality in educational planning. The study concludes that transforming Brazil’s educational system requires strengthening inclusive public policies that address structural barriers and promote social justice. Continuous investment in teacher training, infrastructure, and the integration of innovative practices is recommended. This work contributes to the academic debate by proposing pathways for building a public education system that is effectively inclusive and fosters equity.
Towards Efficient Electricity Management in Benghazi
Authors: Agaal Asma , Farkash Hend , Essgaer Mansour , Ahessin Abbas
Published: January 2025

In Libya, the general electricity company is tasked with managing peak electricity demand, often resorting to load shedding. This practice, while necessary, results in power outages, particularly impacting areas like the Benghazi Electrical Grid. This study aims to bring predictability to these events by exploring time series forecasting models namely: Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA), Seasonal ARIMA (SARIMA), and Dynamic Regression ARIMA (DRARIMA). The models were trained using data from May 2020 and 2021, and subsequently tested on May 2022. Performance was evaluated using metrics such as mean squared error, mean absolute error, mean absolute percentage error, and mean absolute percentage accuracy. The ARIMA model achieved the highest accuracy at 78.88% mean absolute percentage accuracy with a mean absolute error of 0.9. The SARIMA model, which considers seasonal patterns, achieved an accuracy of 73.86% and mean absolute error of 0.11, but its complexity may lead to overfitting. The DRARIMA, which incorporates exogenous variables, demonstrated an accuracy of 65.36% and mean absolute error of 0.15. Future projections for May 2024 and 2025 using ARIMA models indicate potential improvements in load shedding management and highlight the importance of model selection for accurate forecasting. By improving load forecasting accuracy, this research aims to enhance the effectiveness of load shedding management, thereby reducing power outages and their socio-economic impacts in regions like Benghazi. These findings are particularly valuable for energy planners and managers in similar contexts, providing practical insights and data-driven strategies.
Exploring the Gendered Dimensions of Health and Well-being in Climate Change Adaptation
Authors: Batool Basma , Zulfiqar Mehwish
Published: January 2025

Climate change is a formidable challenge affecting global health outcomes and productivity. This paper examines the extent to which climate change adaptation factors combined with gender and maternal health intersect and their impacts on pregnant women. It explores the perception of young pregnant women about their health by aligning gender, climate change vulnerability, and experiences. The literature review has been expanded to examine theoretical framework and empirical findings regarding climate change and gender. The study uses qualitative data obtained through face-to-face interviews with ten pregnant ladies of different socioeconomic statuses residing in environmentally vulnerable areas. This selection remains consistent with qualitative research guidelines where participants are chosen to provide depth rather than breadth of information. Considering climate change as an aggravating factor in gender disparities, the study identifies additional physical, emotional, and psychological loads placed on pregnant women. Some themes are derived include differences in climate change consciousness, physical health consequences, healthcare accessibility issues, emotional strain, and sociocultural dynamics. This research highlights the importance of gender inclusion in climate adaptation measures and addressing maternal health in development policies. The findings indicate how collaborative and just adaptation can be achieved for both the present population and future generations. The small study area is a limitation that indicates the importance of future research on integrating quantitative data and extending the research area to investigate this crucial issue further.
Climate Change and Human Security Risk: Role of Female Labor Force Participation in Punjab
Authors: Yasmin Bushra  , Sherbaz Sadia  , Irshad Iffat
Published: January 2025

Our study aims to assess the impact of climate change risk on human security of households in selected districts of Punjab, Pakistan namely, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Bahawalpur and Sialkot. We further, aim to ascertain if female labor force participation in the household leads to increase in household’s ability to withstand climate change risk to its human security. By incorporating people’s perception of climate change, the study is based on the data collected from 1000 households of the four districts of Punjab with an equal representation of rural and urban areas. The regression analysis shows climate change as a major security risk and consistently yields deteriorating effect on human security. While incorporating female labor force participation in the model, results shows a positive impact of female labor force participation on human security. Further, the interaction term between climate change risk index and female labor force participation depicts varying but insightful outcomes for human security and its constituents i.e. health, food and economic security. Our data depicts that only 328 out of 1007 households had female earners while the average proportion of female earners was about 16% in the households, which may account for the possibility of a few statistically insignificant coefficient. Though consistently positive sign of the coefficient makes a strong case for female labor force participation in enhancing human security of households via tackling climate change risk effectively. These results highlight the need for removal of barriers to female labor force participation at the household level to enable them to play their profound role in combating climate change risk and its repercussions for human security.
Examining Gender-Inclusive Climate Change Adaptation Policies: An Empirical Analysis of Climate Swap Funding Impact Using Two-Step GMM Technique
Authors: Ahmad U.S  , Safdar.s  , Anwer M.S.  , Zia Ur Rehman
Published: January 2025

Climate change poses significant impact on human wellbeing, weakens economic stability and exacerbates social inequalities. Climate change adaptation policies reduce this impact. These policies ensure equitable and resilient outcomes to enhance the integration of gender-inclusive socio-demographic and climate change adaptation mechanism. The objective of this research is to develop the dynamic nexus among climate change adaptation policies, gender-inclusive socio-demographic characteristics and climate swap funding. This study will be based on Ramsey-Cass-Koopmans macro-economic model incorporating gender inclusive socio-demographic characteristics of household. Considering the women empowerment a gender-inclusive socio demographic characteristic in climate change adaptation policies in the model. The panel dataset will be used to analyze the theoretical nexus in 46 developing economies for the time period of 20 years from 2003-2022. Meanwhile, the study will also be empirically validated through innovative econometric approach Two Step System GMM. This technique is suitable as it investigate endogeneity factor beside gender inclusive socio-demographics that affect climate change adaptation policies. The expected outcomes resonate with the theory that gender-inclusive socio-demographic characteristic of household especially empowered women are crucial in climate change adaptation policies. A comprehensive policy is indispensable that targets household gender-inclusive socio-demographics characteristics in the presence of climate swap funding to make climate change adaptation policies more effective.
Characteristics of community change agents to promote equitable health services and combat harmful gender norms in climate-affected communities in Sindh province
Authors: Lakhiar Nighat , Jatoi Asif Ali i , Paul Lopamudra , Mohamad Ibrahim (Bram) Brooks
Published: January 2025

The province of Sindh, Pakistan, faces heightened vulnerability to natural disasters due to its low-lying location in the flood-prone Indus floodplain. Pathfinder International implemented the Surmi project aimed at strengthening the resilience for climate shocks and emergencies by female volunteers called “Climate Champions” (CC) and trained them to support and provide women and girls the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to advocate for equitable health services and to combat harmful gender norms, including gender-based violence. A knowledge, attitude, and beliefs survey were conducted among 600 CCs aged 18-50 years residing in five intervention districts including, Thatta, Badin, Sanghar, Umer Kot, and Kamber Shahdad Kot. The results show that climate awareness is moderate among CC volunteers. Self-efficacy was strong within the group; 57% showed a fair or strong level of confidence in achieving life goals despite challenges. Unfortunately, strong gender norms remain prevalent among CCs; close to three-quarters (74%) had limited or no confidence in their ability to refuse a marriage that they did not desire. The qualitative data results show that CCs can be the change agents in climate-affected communities. The deeply entrenched gender norms that are pervasive in this community will require concerted efforts.
Le rôle du Centre national d’études spatiales (CNES, France)
Authors: DENIEL Carole , TABARY Pierre
Published: January 2025

L’agence spatiale française, le CNES, conçoit des instruments ou des satellites, notamment pour l’étude de l’atmosphère terrestre, en liaison avec la communauté scientifique. Leur réalisation se fait souvent en coopération internationale. Parmi les exemples récents : IASI, sondeur infrarouge de température, d’humidité et de gaz minoritaires (satellites Metop) avec Eumetsat, et Calipso, satellite équipé d’un lidar pour l’étude des nuages et des aérosols avec la NASA.
Sondage opérationnel des variables thermodynamiques de l’atmosphère
Authors: AUGUST Thomas
Published: January 2025

Les instruments de sondage des satellites météorologiques permettent la restitution opérationnelle de la température et l’humidité de l’atmosphère, variables essentielles pour la prévision météorologique et le suivi du climat. La combinaison de mesures infra-rouge et micro-onde permet cette restitution même en présence de nuages. Les nouveaux sondeurs infrarouge hyperspectraux donne accès à une information verticale beaucoup plus fine, élément clé notamment pour la prévision de la convection atmosphérique.
Impact of climate change on high wind and solar optimal mixes and system costs: the case of France
Authors: Delort Ylla Joan , Tantet Alexis , Drobinski Philippe
Published: January 2025

Abstract. The electricity generation sector is undergoing profound transformations via the introduction of wind and solar energies. It is impacted by changing climate conditions, both on the demand and the supply side. The impact of a change in wind and solar resource coupled to the change in demand has however not been studied in regard of its effect on optimal investment decisions. We tackle this issue through the use of regional climate projections coupled to a minimalistic electricity system modeling tool. We find that for the case of France, increasing levels of climate change tend to decrease the optimal penetration of wind energy, while the optimal level of installed solar energy remains constant. We propose that this is explained by the interplay of an average effect coupled to a demand to generation correlation. To the contrary of previous literature, we find that the sole impact of climate change has no adverse consequences on system total costs, with adaptation measures being less attractive economically than their passive counterparts. This highlights the importance of specifying the working hypotheses and phenomena taken into account when issuing policymaking advice, and calls for further research exploring how combining all processes related to climate change impact all relevant elements of the electricity generation sector. We also encourage continued research at the climate and energy interface, to increase the precision and interpretability of similar studies.
Peatland trees record strong and temporally stable hydroclimate information in tree-ring δ13C and δ18O
Authors: Janecka Karolina , Treydte Kerstin , Piccinelli Silvia , Francon Loïc , Argelich Ninot Marçal , Edvardsson Johannes , Corona Christophe , Lehsten Veiko , Stoffel Markus
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Peatland trees are valuable archives of paleoclimatic information; however, gaps persist in understanding the relationships between tree growth, peatland hydrology, and hydroclimate variables. While previous research in peatlands has mainly focused on tree-ring widths (TRW), yielding inconclusive results, the potential of stable carbon (δ13C) and oxygen (δ18O) isotopes in tree rings remains unexplored. In this study, we develop TRW, δ13C, and δ18O chronologies of Scots pine trees located in a Swedish peatland and a reference site on bedrock with a mineral soil layer. We assess their responses to hydroclimate conditions and evaluate their potential for reconstructing hydroclimate variations. Our findings show significant differences in mean TRW and δ13C values between the peatland and reference sites. Moreover, while all three proxies exhibit uniform year-to-year variations across sites, we observe discrepancies in long-term trends, particularly in δ13C. Although the climate sensitivity of TRW is weak and non-homogenous, the δ13C and δ18O peatland and reference chronologies contain robust and consistent signals, with a maximum sensitivity to water table, precipitation, and vapor pressure deficit (VPD) variations during summer. Both δ13C and δ18O chronologies show stable relationships with three key hydroclimate variables over time. In conclusion, while TRWs from living peatland pines at our sites have limited potential to record high-frequency hydroclimate information, δ13C and δ18O chronologies can serve as excellent proxies for the reconstruction of past hydroclimate changes.
Cities near volcanoes: Which cities are most exposed to volcanic hazards?
Authors: Meredith Elinor S. , Teng Rui Xue Natalie , Jenkins Susanna F. , Hayes Josh L. , Biass Sébastien , Handley Heather
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Cities near volcanoes expose dense concentrations of people, buildings, and infrastructure to volcanic hazards. Identifying cities globally that are exposed to volcanic hazards helps guide local risk assessment for better land-use planning and hazard mitigation. Previous city exposure approaches have used the city centroid to represent an entire city, and to assess population exposure and proximity to volcanoes. But cities can cover large areas and populations may not be equally distributed within their bounds, meaning that a centroid may not accurately capture the true exposure. In this study, we suggest a new framework to rank global city exposure to volcanic hazards. We assessed global city exposure to volcanoes in the Global Volcanism Program database that are active in the Holocene by analysing populations located within 10, 30, and 100 km of volcanoes. These distances are commonly used in volcanic hazard exposure assessment. City margins and populations were obtained from the Global Human Settlement (GHS) Model datasets. We ranked 1,106 cities based on the number of people exposed at different distances from volcanoes, the distance of the city margin from the nearest volcano, and by the number of nearby volcanoes. Notably, 50 % of people living within 100 km of a volcano are in cities. We highlight Jakarta, Bandung, and San Salvador, as scoring highly across these rankings. Bandung, Indonesia ranks highest overall with over 8 million people exposed within 30 km of up to 12 volcanoes. South-east Asia has the highest number of exposed city populations (~162 million). Jakarta (~38 million), Tokyo (~30 million), and Manila (~24 million) having the largest number of people within 100 km. Central America has the highest proportion of its city population exposed, with Quezaltepeque and San Salvador exposed to the most volcanoes (n=23). Additionally, we ranked the 1,283 Holocene volcanoes by the city populations exposed within 10, 30, and 100 km, the number of nearby cities, and distance to nearest city. Tangkuban Parahu, San Pablo Volcanic Field, and Tampomas score highly across these rankings. Notably, Gede-Pangrango (~48 million), Languna Caldera (~8 million), and Nejapa-Miraflores (~0.8 million) volcanoes have the largest city populations within 100, 30, and 10 km, respectively. We developed a web app to visualise all the cities with over 100,000 people exposed. This study provides a global perspective on city exposure to volcanic hazards, identifying critical areas for future research and mitigation efforts.
Regional Equity and Fiscal Decentralization: Which States Stay Robust During the Economic Downturn?
Authors: Park HyungGun , Park Ji Min , Park Hyung Jun
Published: January 2025

Location and level of government are critical factors that promise statewide economic growth. While existing research is prone to focus on the role that the factors consistently contribute to growth, there is limited understanding of how the structural varieties of geographical concentrations and decentralization could be effective during economic crises. Based on data from 29 OECD countries between 2000 and 2019, this study finds mixed empirical findings. First, the result shows the degree of concentration standing for regional inequity per se has adverse effects on the growth, while allowing states to withstand economic crises, having a modest decline. Second, oppositely, the fiscal decentralization rapidly enhances nationwide economic growth but is prone to experience far more losses than its less decentralized counterparts. The patterns point out some limited application of both regional equity and fiscal decentralization for economic development, leaving an implication that local governance may be differently managed in consideration of economic shocks.
PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA DENGAN MEDIA AUDIO VISUAL: PEMBUDAYAAN DIMENSI MANDIRI
Authors: Idawati Idawati , Harun Joko Prayitno  , Harsono  , Anam Sutopo
Published: January 2025

This research generally aims to cultivate the independent dimension among Khadijah Junior High School students in learning Indonesian language through audiovisual media. The research in this article aims to describe the independent dimension among Khadijah Junior High School students, focusing on two main elements: self-understanding and the situations faced, as well as self-regulation. Overall, this research is a development study. The research design used in thisarticle is qualitative ethnography. The research was conducted at Khadijah Junior High School in Pesawaran, Lampung. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, and analysis. Data validation was done through source and time triangulation. Data analysis was conducted using reciprocal method. The research findings indicate that Khadijah Junior High School students, through habituation, can develop the cultivation of the independent dimension through audiovisual media.
Abstrak
Penelitian ini secara umum bertujuan untuk pembudayaan dimensi mandiri pada siswa SMP Khadijah dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia melalui media audio visual. Penelitian pada artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dimensi mandiri pada siswa SMP Khadijah, terkait elemen yang pertama pemahaman diri dan situasi yang dihadapi dan yang kedua regulasi diri. Secara keseluhan penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan. Jenis penelitian pada artikel ini penelitian kualitatif etnografi. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMP Khadijah Pesawaran, Lampung. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara, dan analisis. Validasi data dilakukan dengan triangulasi sumber dan waktu. Teknik analisis data dilakukan dengan cara reciprocal. Hasil penelitian siswa SMP Khadijah melalui pembiasaan dapat membentuk pembudayaan dimensi mandiri melalui media audio visual.
A Fresh Perspective on Permanent and Retrieved Borrowing Programs Competitiveness: A Journey of Operation Research
Authors: A. K.  Chaudhary
Published: January 2025

Based on the application of businesses research methodology to the finance industry, this study offers a novel method for evaluating the projected To determine the optimal refinancing rate of returns that is likely to increase the bank's expected total revenues, the estimated worth of all revenues for variable and adjustable home loans is calculated. The investigation considers the impact of commonplace, deposits, bankruptcies, and financing rates on bank profitability and emphasizes balancing between potential gains and losses while selecting the lending rate. To ascertain the loan amount lowest reduces the banking institutions expected whole right away. We therefore used mathematics approaches to analysis in addition to fixed-rate or benchmark mortgages models incorporating mortgage rates as the deciding parameter. Findings suggested that although cancelation produced a detrimental effect on earnings of banks, increases in popularity, interest rates, and loan amounts had an advantageous impact. The study emphasizes how crucial it is to thoroughly consider all of the variables that affect income in order to choose the best loan rate that will maximize profitability. With ramifications for cost-benefit studies, fixed-rate and index mortgages, lending rates, fails to repay, and optimum earnings, the findings offer insightful information about the ideal home loan payment as well as the elements that impact a bank's revenue and profitability. This investigation adds to the body of knowledge already available on housing products. It suggests maximizing housing financing costs for greatest shareholder return by taking consideration of the loan rate, demand, and expiration impacts. It also offers banks useful suggestions on handling their home loan programs effectively in order to improve the way they operate.