bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study on the Development of National Security Policies through the Analysis of the Terrorist Incidents Involving President Trump in the United States
Authors:   The Korean Association for Terrorism Studies, Kim Tae-Young , Song Jung-Hoon
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to derive the direction of security policies that our country should aim for in the future through a case analysis of the 2024 terrorist incidents involving President Trump in the United States. The research method involved a literature review of key documents, including the US Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs' report on the Trump assassination attempts.
First, the study analyzed the recent trends in high-profile terrorism in the United States, focusing on the key security measures and issues of the Secret Service (SS) and related agencies in the Trump terrorist incidents. Major issues identified included the lack of established command systems and collaboration among agencies, communication gaps, failure of the C-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems) system, inadequate initial response measures, allocation and shortage of security assets, and insufficient control of search and security zones.
Based on these findings, the study derived four main implications for our country's security policies: establishing an integrated hybrid command and control system centered on the Presidential Security Service, strengthening the capabilities of the intelligence community and counter-terrorism joint investigation teams to prepare for new terrorist threats, building a governance response system (public-private-military-police) for counter-drone measures, and enhancing counter-surveillance capabilities for monitoring and responding to high-risk individuals.
Barreras y desafíos en el campo laboral turístico desde una perspectiva de género
Authors: Esparza Jáquez Minerva , Rodríguez Castañón Graciela , Muñoz Castañón Lucía
Published: February 2025

El presente capítulo analiza la percepción de alumnas egresadas de la Licenciatura en Turismo de la Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, en relación a su inserción en el mercado laboral, así como las barreras y desafíos a los que se enfrentan. El análisis se realiza desde una perspectiva de género y está segmentado en tres dimensiones: proceso de inserción laboral, condiciones generales del mercado de trabajo y barreras y desafíos que se presentan. Para el análisis de datos se utilizaron técnicas de estadística descriptiva, lo que permitió llegar a las siguientes conclusiones: la situación actual sobre el tema indica que las plazas en nuestro estado específicamente en el área turística son limitadas, existe un alto grado de flexibilidad laboral en el sector, además de ciertas desigualdades respecto al género. Por lo que es importante generar acciones encaminadas a superar barreras culturales en este sentido.
Uso de tutoriales audiovisuales como apoyo emergente en los procesos de formación docente universitaria
Authors: Otero Trejo Agustín , Zamudio Montalvo Julio César
Published: February 2025

El objetivo del presente estudio tuvo como finalidad la actualización docente digital de 40 profesores de la Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro. Empleando la metodología ADDIE, se diseñaron y ejecutaron de manera online 12 videotutoriales cortos usando el programa digital Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). A partir de estos materiales didácticos digitales, los docentes se familiarizaron con el uso y aplicación de diversas tecnologías emergentes con fines didácticos, como blogs educativos, infografías digitales, pizarras electrónicas, videos educativos y juegos interactivos multimodales. Los resultados de esta investigación-intervención demostraron que los docentes universitarios pueden adoptar el uso de alternativas digitales a través de sencillos videos tutoriales. Al seguir detalladamente las indicaciones de cada tutorial, los docentes crearon materiales didácticos digitales para el uso docente, lo cual demuestra que los cursos de formación y actualización docente en línea a través de medios audiovisuales son eficaces para el desarrollo de habilidades digitales.
Diseño e implementación de estrategias didácticas para potenciar la lectoescritura en primer grado
Authors: Montiel Marlene Félix , Lomeli García Alva Rosa , Villanazul Muñoz Mariana
Published: February 2025

El proyecto “Diseño de Estrategias Didácticas para Potenciar la Lectoescritura en Primer Grado” se desarrolló con el objetivo de abordar las dificultades en la adquisición de habilidades de lectoescritura en estudiantes de primer grado de primaria. A partir de un enfoque de investigación-acción y un diseño etnográfico, se implementaron estrategias didácticas adaptadas a las necesidades específicas de los alumnos. La intervención educativa, llevada a cabo durante un periodo de tres meses, incluyó herramientas como el perfil de clases, la prueba Monterrey y el diario de campo, permitiendo una evaluación integral de los avances individuales. Los resultados muestran una mejora significativa en las habilidades de escritura y comprensión lectora, así como en la actitud de los estudiantes hacia el aprendizaje. Este proyecto contribuye a la literatura educativa al destacar la importancia de estrategias inclusivas y personalizadas para el fortalecimiento de la lectoescritura en el nivel inicial de educación básica.
ABC sobre cómo redactar un artículo científico o tesis
Authors: Banegas Rivero Roger Alejandro
Published: February 2025

El presente capítulo pretende ser una síntesis de las diferentes secciones que integran a un artículo científico o una tesis de posgrado dentro de las ciencias sociales. Mediante el empleo de argumentos teóricos y metodológicos de sobresalientes especialistas en la metodología de investigación, dentro de este manuscrito –de una manera concisa y breve– se enumeran las diferentes características que definen al formato IMRD (introducción, metodología, resultados y discusión). Se concluye que éste puede ser una guía para la formación de investigadores que desean desarrollarse dentro de esta área, así como una herramienta básica para aquellos que ya cuentan con experiencia en la redacción de documentos científicos, pero que aún desean mejorar sus habilidades en torno a la publicación de artículos de alta calidad.
Justicia automatizada: entre las inteligencias artificiales que fingen y las que persuaden
Authors: Ercilla García Javier
Published: February 2025

El 18 de diciembre de 2024, el equipo de Anthropic publicó un estudio titulado “Alignment Faking in Large Language Models”, en el que se cuestiona la eficacia de los métodos actuales de entrenamiento y alineación ética de la Inteligencia Artificial. El hallazgo principal revela la capacidad de los Grandes Modelos del Lenguaje (LLMs) para “fingir” cumplimiento de ciertos principios o valores cuando se sienten evaluados, a la vez que, en contextos supuestamente no monitorizados, pueden manifestar un comportamiento divergente. Esta brecha de cumplimiento pone de relieve interrogantes fundamentales sobre la confiabilidad, legitimidad y transparencia de dichos sistemas, sobre todo en ámbitos de gran trascendencia social, como su posible introducción en la administración de justicia. El presente artículo analiza las implicaciones filosóficas y jurídicas de este fenómeno, enmarcándolo en el debate clásico sobre si es esencial que un juez sea “bueno” o basta con que actúe conforme a la ley. Asimismo, se estudian los desafíos técnicos y regulatorios de una IA capaz de desarrollar estrategias de adaptación contextual, y se reflexiona sobre la necesidad de controles análogos a los del sistema judicial para garantizar la correcta alineación de estos modelos. Por último, se plantea el dilema de si es ética y pragmáticamente sostenible exigir a las IAs una “virtud” interna o si, por el contrario, basta con que su comportamiento externo sea meramente correcto en términos morales y jurídicos.
Peran Lingkungan Kerja dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Karyawan: Sebuah Tinjauan Bibliometrik
Authors: Abdurrafi Muhammad Rizky
Published: February 2025

This study aims to examine the role of the work environment in improving employee performance through a bibliometric analysis of scientific literature published between 1991 and 2024. The relationship between workplace conditions and employee productivity is explored using a systematic approach based on data extracted from the Scopus database. The research methodology applies a comprehensive bibliometric analysis utilizing VOSviewer software to map and analyze 105 scientific documents. The literature search focused on the keywords "Work Environment" and "Employee Performance," addressing the evolution of research in this field. The analysis results reveal a substantial increase in the number of publications discussing the link between the work environment and employee performance. Scientific articles dominate 70.4% of total publications, indicating a strong empirical research foundation. This finding suggests that workplace flexibility has become a crucial factor in modern organizations. The implementation of flexible work policies has proven effective in reducing employee turnover rates and increasing productivity. Furthermore, the study identifies three interconnected main clusters: human resource development, performance elements, and compensation systems, which collectively form the foundation for optimizing the work environment. The research highlights the importance of a holistic approach in creating a supportive work environment by considering both physical and psychological aspects to enhance overall organizational performance. These findings contribute to the development of more effective human resource management strategies in the contemporary era.
Sustainable Tourism and Tourist Loyalty: The Influence of Nature’s Hedonic Value and Emotional Bonding in Achieving SDGs 8, 12, and 14
Authors: Andjarwati Anik Lestari , Noermijati  , Sumiati  , Rofiq Ainur
Published: February 2025

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of destination image, natural hedonic value, and emotional attachment on tourist loyalty, with the aim of understanding how these factors contribute to SDGs 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs 12 Responsible Consumption and Production, SDGs 14 Life Below Water namely sustainable tourism and the blue economy.
 
Theoretical Framework: This research is underpinned by theories related to destination image, emotional attachment, and tourist loyalty. The concept of natural hedonic value is also integrated, emphasizing its role in shaping tourist experiences and sustainability practices within beach tourism.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises a quantitative approach, utilizing surveys to collect data from tourists visiting Trenggalek Beach.
 
Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed significant relationships among all examined variables. Destination image, natural hedonic value, and emotional attachment were found to positively influence tourist loyalty.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the findings can inform tourism management, policy development, and sustainable economic strategies in the field of tourism. These implications could encompass SDGs 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs 12 Responsible Consumption and Production, SDGs 14 Life Below Water.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by exploring the underexamined relationship between tourist loyalty and the blue economy, integrating natural hedonic value as a key factor. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by its potential to guide tourism managers and policymakers in fostering sustainable beach tourism while enhancing economic and environmental benefits.
Un promontorio, un’amazzone, un’area sacra : il santuario
urbano di Kaulonia sul capo Cocinto
Authors: PARRA Maria Cecilia
Published: February 2025

Riassunto
Il santuario urbano della colonia achea di Kaulonía (Monasterace Marina, RC) viene presentato in sintesi diacronica, con
particolare attenzione al suo rapporto con il territorio e con l'antico promontorio Cocynthum (oggi Punta Stilo), su cui era
situato. Questo promontorio, oggi cancellato dalle trasformazioni costiere, fu nell'antichità un elemento "portante" della
colonia achea e del suo territorio, una tappa importante sulla rotta ionica, grazie a un buon approdo, alla presenza di acqua
e di pietra da costruzione, e alle risorse dell'entroterra, in particolare quelle minerarie. Recenti ricerche hanno evidenziato,
già in età protostorica, un fitto insediamento in prossimità di giacimenti metallici di ferro, rame e argento : un'area di contatti
archeologicamente documentati con la popolazione locale, che anche il mito di Clete, attestato da Licofrone e Servio, sembra
rivelare. L'inizio precoce dell'attività metallurgica (seconda metà del vii secolo a.C.) all'interno del santuario urbano sembra
essere una forte indicazione di questi contatti. In questo lavoro si presta particolare attenzione ai contesti artigianali metallurgici
all'interno del santuario, attivi dalla metà circa del vii secolo a.C. fino a tutto il v secolo, dove venivano rifuse, riparate e prodotte
offerte in metallo.

Abstract
The urban sanctuary of the Achaean colony of Kaulonía (Monasterace Marina, RC) is presented diachronically in summary,
with special attention to its relationship to the territory and to the ancient promontory Cocynthum (today Punta Stilo), on
which it was located. This promontory, now erased by coastal changes, was in ancient times a "load-bearing" element of the
Achaean colony and its territory, an important stop on the Ionian route, thanks to a good landing place, the presence of water
and building stone, and inland resources, particularly mining ones. Recent research has shown, as early as the protohistoric age,
a dense settlement in the vicinity of iron, copper, and silver metal deposits : an area of archaeologically documented contacts
with the local population, that the myth of Clete, attested by Lycophron and Servius, also seems to reveal. The early start of
metallurgical activity (second half of the 7th century B.C.) within the urban sanctuary seems to be a strong indication of these
contacts. In this paper, special attention is paid to the metallurgical craft contexts within the sanctuary, active from about the
mid-7th century B.C. through the entire 5th century, where metal offerings were remelted, repaired and produced.
Intervisibilités entre sanctuaires et construction du paysage religieux en Grèce continentale et égéenne
Authors: de Polignac François
Published: February 2025

Résumé
L'intervisibilité entre les sanctuaires est un phénomène qui a été bien étudié pour les cultes minoens de sommet en Crète, mais
qui a reçu moins d'attention en Grèce. Cependant, il est possible d'identifier des cas intéressants d'interaction visuelle entre des
groupes régionaux de sanctuaires. L'article se concentre sur deux exemples. Le premier est le groupe de cultes de sommet en
l'honneur de Zeus entourant le golfe Saronique et le culte de Zeus au sommet de l'Hellanion Oros à Égine, qui se trouve au centre
de ce groupe. Le second est le triangle visuel formé par le mont Lykaion, le mont Ithome et le sanctuaire d'Apollon à Vassai en
Arcadie. Les deux cas montrent chacun à leur manière que les cultes de Zeus au sommet des montagnes et leur visibilité ont
joué un rôle central dans la formation du paysage religieux grec, de l'âge du bronze à la période archaïque.

Abstract
Intervisibility between sanctuaries is a phenomenon which has been well studied for the Minoan Peak cults of Crete but which
has received less attention in Greece itself. Though, one may identify interesting cases of visual interaction between regional
groups of sanctuaries. The paper focuses on two examples. The first one is the group of mountain top cults of Zeus surrounding
the Saronic gulf and the cult of Zeus on top of Mt Hellanion in Aegina, which stands in its very center. The second one is the
visual triangle formed by Mt Lykaion, Mt Ithome and the sanctuary of Apollo at Vassai in Arcadia. Both cases show in its own
way that the mountain top cults of Zeus and their visibility played a central part in the shaping of the Greek religious landscape
from the Bronze Age to the Archaic period.
La coroplastica dal santuario delle Divinità Ctonie ad Agrigento. Osservazioni preliminari su alcune terrecotte
figurate di età arcaica
Authors: Palumbo Federica
Published: February 2025

Riassunto
Il santuario delle divinità ctonie è stato riscoperto oltre un secolo fa. Dopo aver fatto notizia all'epoca, il santuario è ora oggetto
di una riscoperta scientifica, con particolare attenzione alle strutture e ai depositi votivi che permettono di comprendere meglio
le componenti sociali e culturali del sito.

Abstract
The sanctuary of the Chthonic deities was rediscovered over a century ago. Having garnered significant public attention at the
time of its excavation, the sanctuary is now the subject of scientific re-discovery, with a particular focus on the structures and
votive deposits that provide a better understanding of the social and cultural components of the site.
« Der älteste Tempel in Griechenland ». La découverte et les controverses sur l’interprétation du drakospito du
mont Ochi en Eubée
Authors: André Jérôme , Chezeaux Chloé
Published: February 2025

Résumé
Le drakospito du mont Ochi en Eubée est l’un des monuments grecs antiques dont la redécouverte au début du xixe siècle eut
le plus de retentissement dans l’historiographie de l’architecture grecque. L’intérêt pour cet édifice se manifesta non seulement
par le nombre de savants qui le visitèrent durant la seconde moitié du xixe siècle, mais surtout parce qu’il devint rapidement un
jalon essentiel dans le développement de l’architecture religieuse hellénique, comme le montre la recension des mentions du
monument dans la littérature scientifique entre 1820 et 1900. Cette importance fut inversement proportionnelle aux études de
terrain, puisqu’il faudra attendre 1959 pour que des fouilles y soient conduites. Jusque-là, la fonction cultuelle attribuée à l’édifice
reposait principalement sur son environnement particulier.

Abstract
The drakospito on Mount Ochi in Euboea is one of the ancient Greek monuments whose rediscovery in the early 19th century had
the greatest impact on the historiography of Greek architecture. Interest in the building was reflected not only in the number of
scholars who visited it, but above all in the fact that it became an essential milestone in Greek religious architecture, as can be
seen from the number of mentions of the monument in scientific literature between 1820 and 1900. However, this importance
was inversely proportional to the field studies carried out. Before the first excavation in 1959, the cultic function attributed to the
building was based mainly on its environment.
Le paysage et l’espace sacré comme expression identitaire : la découverte du sanctuaire sur la troisième colline de
Praisos
Authors: Zitelli Jasmine
Published: February 2025

Résumé
Praisos, située à l'est de la Crète, est une ancienne polis connue dans les sources littéraires pour avoir été le lieu de résidence
des Etéocrétois, l'un des plus anciens peuples indigènes de l'île, et pour avoir abrité un sanctuaire dédié au Zeus du Diktè.
Les fouilles menées à la fin du xixe siècle ont révélé un sanctuaire en plein air datant du viiie siècle avant J.-C., situé dans
la troisième acropole de Praisos. Si le débat persiste pour savoir si ce sanctuaire est bien celui du Zeus dictéen, sa situation
géographique, ses aspects conservateurs et la nature des découvertes confèrent à cet espace sacré une signification symbolique
pour la communauté. Cette importance implique une intention délibérée de préserver le paysage et les traditions ancestrales,
en accord avec l'identité ethnique distincte de la communauté de Praisos.

Abstract
Praisos, situated in eastern Crete, is an ancient polis renowned in litterary sources as the settlement of the Eteocretans, among
the island’s oldest indigenous peoples, and as the location of a sanctuary dedicated to Zeus of Dikte. The excavations conducted
at the close of the 19th century unveiled an open-air sanctuary dating back to the 8th century B.C., situated in the third Acropolis
of Praisos. While the debate persists over whether this sanctuary is indeed that of Dictaean Zeus, its geographical placement,
conservative aspects, and the nature of the discoveries bestow upon this sacred space a symbolic significance for the community.
This prominence implies a deliberate intention to uphold the landscape and ancestral traditions, aligning with the distinct
ethnic identity of the Praisos community.
Pledge, conditional sales and the pledgor’s right to redeem: Mapenduka v Ashington and Graf v Buechel revisited
Authors: Mulligan Kevin
Published: February 2025

The principle that, in pledge, the debtor has the right to redeem the pledged property by paying the debt, even after default and up to the moment that the property passes into the ownership of another upon realization, was affirmed in 1919 by the Appellate Division in Mapenduka v Ashington. However, in 2003, some doubt emerged as to whether the principle applies in the context of the conditional sale, which has long been regarded as a valid alternative to the invalid pactum commissorium. This doubt arose due to interpretations of a somewhat cryptic obiter dictum in Graf v Buechel to the effect that Mapenduka should not be seen as authority for the proposition that the debtor should still be willing to proceed with the sale after default. This note examines these dicta in their correct doctrinal context and proposes an interpretation of the Graf dictum that reconciles the apparent conflict between the two.
Tribute to the late Justices K K Mthiyane and G G Hoexter
Authors: Zondo R M M
Published: February 2025

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The trade requirement is obsolete for tax purposes
Authors: Legwaila Thabo
Published: February 2025

The Income Tax Act 59 of 1962 requires that a taxpayer should be carrying on a trade to be able to deduct expenses in terms of the general deductions formula, to deduct interest in terms of the specific provisions applicable to interest, or to set off assessed losses. The meaning of ‘trade’ has been the subject of many court cases. These cases have assigned varied and divergent meanings to the term ‘trade’. The result has been that it has become a complex term that complicates the deductibility rules without adding much value to the rules. This article considers this trade requirement’s continued relevance and importance and concludes that it is obsolete and ineffective, and adds no value to the deductibility provisions. The essence of the trade requirement is a duplication of the ‘production of the income’ requirement in the general deduction formula. It is also too broad for interest deductibility provisions, meaning that it lacks effect and is too restrictive in the assessed losses provisions. This disadvantages struggling businesses. The article recommends removing the trade requirement from the Income Tax Act.
Navigating the 340B Program: Impacts on Cancer Care and Patient Access
Authors:   USA, Chigurupati Manaswi
Published: February 2025

The 340B Drug Pricing Program was launched in the United States to provide medicines and treatments at
an affordable price to vulnerable populations such as low-income, uninsured, or patients from rural areas.
In the context of cancer treatment, the implementation of the 340B program was expected to expand the
horizons to rural areas and allow patients to opt for specialty treatments. However, several studies have
shown mixed results about the impact of the 340B program in oncology therapy, like increased accessibility
of oncology therapying rural areas or no significant increase in the use of targeted therapies.
This review aims to understand the evolutionary landscape of the 340B Drug Pricing Program over several
decades by analyzing the data from studies regarding the benefits of this program in different healthcare
entities with a main focus on cancer care.
Guest Editorial Comments
Authors: Boylan Colin
Published: February 2025

Welcome to this special issue of Education in Rural Australia. In this special issue, an international set of perspectives on challenges facing rural education are explored. Collectively, the contributing authors were asked to address current issues in their country surrounding educational provision in rural and remote places. The contributing authors are drawn from Scotland and Wales in the United Kingdom, Alaska and Nebraska in the United States of America, Newfoundland and Ontario in Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
Digital Recruitment in Human Resource Management: Bridging Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Kshitija T Kanagale  , Dr. G.R. Junnaykar
Published: February 2025

The last ten years have seen a significant shift in how businesses see recruiting techniques and the nature of recruitment due to the widespread usage of the Internet. Many companies post job openings, collect resumes through online for e-recruitment. The key success factors of electronic-recruitment are the value-added services provided by job boards, which include cost-effectiveness, rapidity, adapted solutions, assisting in the development of connections with HR managers, and facilitating the establishment of company branding. Employers and job candidates are increasingly using electronic-recruitment due to its quality, cost, and time benefits. Finding a job that suits one's qualifications, education, and work record is as simple as click a mouse or touch a smartphone or tablet's screen. The main objectives of this study are to identify the various online hiring trends and the opportunities and challenges that businesses and job seekers encounter while using e-hire.
Examining the day-to-day management of solid waste in Ikom Urban
Authors: Neji Silas Stephen
Published: February 2025

This study investigates solid waste management practices in Ikom Urban, Ikom L.G.A., Cross River State, Nigeria. Data from questionnaires and field observations reveal a mix of accepted and rejected practices, with an average rating of 2.7, suggesting partial compliance with waste management standards. Key findings include the absence of public waste bins (mean: 1.9), compelling residents to dispose of waste in open spaces and illegal dump sites. Residents store waste in personal containers (mean: 2.9), while collection occurs only once weekly (mean: 2.8), inadequate for maintaining hygiene in a tropical climate. Illegal disposal practices, including dumping waste in rivers, gutters, and roadsides (mean: 2.8–3.0), stem from poor infrastructure and weak regulatory enforcement. These findings align with prior studies linking improper waste disposal to environmental and health hazards, such as flooding and disease outbreaks. The study recommends providing public waste bins, increasing waste collection frequency, and enforcing penalties to promote sustainable waste management and mitigate associated risks in Ikom Urban.
Work ethics and its impact on enhancing the organizational commitment among employees in organizations. "Case Study - Technical Colleges in Jazan"
Authors: Arabi Khalafalla
Published: February 2025

This study aimed at revealing the level of application of work ethics among employees of technical colleges in Jazan region, identifying the level of organizational commitment among employees of technical colleges in Jazan region, and revealing the impact of work ethics in enhancing organizational commitment among employees of technical colleges in Jazan region.
The study relied on the descriptive analytical approach, as it is the approach that is commensurate with the achievement of the objectives of the current study. The study population may be employees of the technical colleges in Jazan region. The study tool was represented in the questionnaire, where the researcher distributed the study tool electronically to the members of the study community. He responded to the distribution process (177) employees of the technical colleges in Jazan region.
The results of the study showed that the study members agreed on the work ethics of the employees of the technical colleges in Jazan region, as it came after integrity in the first rank and after mastery in the second rank and after justice in the third rank, and after cooperation in the last rank. The results of the study also showed that there is agreement among the study members on the level of organizational commitment among the employees of the technical colleges in Jazan region, and this confirms that the level of organizational commitment among the employees of the technical colleges in Jazan region came to a high degree. The results also showed a relationship between work ethics in its dimensions (integrity – mastery – justice – cooperation) and enhancing organizational commitment among the employees of the technical colleges in Jazan region.
Environmental Justice and Islamic Ethics: A Conversation with Anna M. Gade
Authors: Hanifah Laila
Published: February 2025

Growing up in California, the land of mountains and wilderness, Anna M. Gade was deeply connected to the landscapes of her hometown. While environmental studies have traditionally been rooted in the hard sciences, she charted a unique path by focusing her attention on the humanities within environmental studies. Specifically, by incorporating Islamic perspectives, she challenges and enriches conventional understandings of the environment and environmental humanities.
As Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor at the Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, Prof. Gade is a leading voice in this innovative field. She is the author of Muslim Environmentalisms: Religious and Social Foundations (Columbia University Press, 2019), a pivotal work exploring the intersections of faith and ecology.
Beyond her academic contributions in the United States, Prof. Gade’s global impact includes serving as a visiting professor at Universitas Gadjah Mada and Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII). Her efforts bridge cultural and academic boundaries, advancing a richer understanding of environmental stewardship from a Muslim perspective.
Effects of BMI on Non-Surgical Management Outcomes in SIJ Pain Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors:   University of Minnesota Medical School, USA, Mutyaba Issa , Reutzel Bryan ,   University of Minnesota Medical School, USA, Beckmann Michael , Odland Kari ,   The Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, USA, Polly Jr David W. ,   The Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, USA
Published: February 2025

Objective: Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction is typically managed through nonsurgical approaches or surgical intervention, such as SIJ fusion. Many insurance
providers use body mass index (BMI) as a criterion for surgical approval, with a common cutoff set at 35 kg/m². This practice often restricts obese patients to
nonsurgical management options. However, there is limited evidence regarding the outcomes of nonsurgical management for SIJ pain in individuals with varying
BMI categories.
Design: Retrospective Review
Setting: Academic medical institution
Participants: Adult patients ≥ 21 years of age who received nonsurgical treatment for sacroiliac joint dysfunction between 2021 and 2023. Participants
were classified using the National Institutes for Health body mass index (BMI). Patients with a BMI of 30 to 39 with no significant comorbidity are considered
obese, patients with a BMI of 35 to 39 with a significant comorbidity or a BMI of 40 or greater are considered morbidly obese.
Interventions: Non-surgical management (physical therapy, injection, radiofrequency ablation, bariatric surgery, pain management), SIJ fusion
Main Outcome Measure(s): All subjects completed the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) at baseline and 12 months.
Results: Overall, mean VAS demonstrated negligible improvement at 12 months (1.8-point improvement; p=0.77). Over the 12-month follow-up
period, BMI category did not impact mean improvement in VAS (ANOVA p=0.99). Mean ODI at 12 months demonstrated negligible improvement (9.3-point
improvement; p=0.50). BMI category did impact mean improvement in ODI (ANOVA p=0.54).
Conclusions: Our findings suggest the success of nonsurgical management of SIJ pain is limited and difficult to predict which is consistent with current
literature as patients treated with continual nonsurgical management demonstrate no long-term improvement in pain or disability.
The Advertising of Smartphones: Discourses of Assurance, Functionality and Experience
Authors: Zulkafli Mohd Razwan , Hassan Hanita , Fakhruddin Wan Farah Wani Wan
Published: February 2025

Smartphones are a socially and culturally significant technology available in a wide variety of brands, models, and options. Consumers consistently seek devices that best align with their needs, and advertising plays a vital role in promoting these smartphones by delivering comprehensive information that fulfils consumers’ informational requirements. This study investigates the key underlying discourses in smartphone advertising through the verbal components of print advertisements. Conducted as a qualitative analysis, it examines 41 print advertisements from various brands showcasing a range of smartphone models. The verbal content was coded and categorised using reflexive thematic analysis, revealing three prominent discourses: assurance, functionality, and experience. These discourses suggest that smartphones are marketed by instilling a sense of trustworthiness, highlighting the features and performance of the devices, and illustrating the potential for a rich user experience. The implications of these findings are noteworthy, as they deepen the understanding of product advertising, particularly within the smartphone context, where advertising not only serves as a platform to convey product information but also shapes and informs consumers’ latent interests and aspirations for the device. The insights from this study could potentially inform future advertising strategies and consumer behaviour research.
Relationship between Parenting Styles and Spiritual Wellbeing among Catholic Emerging Adults in Western Deanery, Archdioceses of Nairobi, Kenya
Authors: Mai Kaw , Tucholski Henry , Muasa Wambua Pius
Published: February 2025

Parenting style greatly influences many areas of emerging adults' lives, especially their spiritual well-being.  This study investigated the relationship between parenting styles and spiritual well-being among Catholic emerging adults of the Western Deanery Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya. The study adopted correlational research design. The total population was 840 and through proportionate stratified sampling technique a sample size of 290 emerging adults aged 18 to 29 were selected to participate in the study. The study was grounded on Family System Theory and Bowlby Attachment Theory. The Parental Authority Questionnaire (PAQ) and Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) were used for data collection. The results showed that the authoritarian parenting style was (M =35.48, 70.96 %) the dominant parenting style in this study. The descriptive analysis revealed that the majority of the emerging adults have a moderate level of spiritual well-being (98.5%). The results obtained from the inferential statistics analysis, specifically the Pearson correlation relationship between parenting styles and spiritual well-being indicated a weak negative relationship (r = -0.014, p = 0.813). The study recommended that emerging adults should prioritize spiritual well-being and remain proactive in the spiritual growth activities in the church which promote their spiritual well-being.
A GAMIFICAÇÃO APLICADA ÀS LEIS PROTEÇÃO DE DADOS: UMA ESTRATÉGIA DE CONSCIENTIZAÇÃO PARA PROMOVER A PRIVACIDADE NAS EMPRESAS
Authors: Souza Alves Davis , António de Lima Luiz , Emerson de Oliveira Pereira Paulo , Heller Juliana , Magera Conceição Márcio
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo tem como objetivo abordar o uso da gamificação como uma estratégia inovadora para promover a conscientização e o aprendizado das boas práticas da Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais (LGPD) no Brasil, a Lei da Pretecção de Dados Pessoais (LPDP) de Angola, o Regulamento Geral de Proteção de Dados (RGPD) - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) na Europa, e demais leis de proteção de dados pessoais ao redor do mundo. A gamificação é apresentada como uma abordagem que utiliza elementos de jogos para engajar os participantes de forma lúdica e interativa. Desse modo, a pergunta problema dessa pesquisa é “Como a gamificação pode ser utilizada para conscientização para promover as práticas de privacidade de dados? Para essa investigação faz-se uso da pesquisa de campo, realizada com colaboradores de quatro empresas brasileiras do setor de saúde. Os resultados obtidos demonstram que a maioria dos colaboradores apresentava dificuldades em entender as boas práticas de LGPD, porém a avaliação do jogo de tabuleiro foi eficaz em estimular o aprendizado e a adoção das práticas de proteção de dados. Como contribuição da pesquisa, é apresentado um Modelo de Gamificação Empresarial que foi permitido a proposição por meio dos resultados obtidos na pesquisa de campo, sendo passíveis de uso em outras empresas.
Políticas Públicas de Turismo em Rondônia: Desafios para a Sustentabilidade na Amazônia Legal Brasileira
Authors: Dueñas Orozco Margarita María , Hanai Frederico Yuri
Published: February 2025

Os impactos ocasionados pelo turismo requerem políticas públicas eficientes que se adequem às características regionais e que previnam os efeitos da emergência climática posta em cena. Rondônia, estado pertencente à Região Norte do Brasil, estabeleceu recentemente sua Política Estadual de Turismo para disciplinar a atividade. Assim, o presente resumo objetiva analisar as políticas públicas que influenciam as atividades turísticas em Rondônia, visando perceber se sustentabilidade e ações de prevenção com relação às mudanças climáticas são temáticas elencadas, através da busca de leis, planos, programas e projetos nos sites dos órgãos oficiais estaduais competentes. No conceito, nos princípios e nos instrumentos da política estadual prevalece a questão econômica. Para uma política tão nova, a sustentabilidade deveria ser elencada como essencial. Espera-se que a promoção da sociobiodiversidade, que também está inserida na política, seja muito mais real que retórica.
Comparação dos usos da Água nas Atividades Econômicas Outorgadas e Dispensadas na Bacia dos Rios Branco e Colorado, Rondônia-Brasil
Authors: Sant' Anna Daniely Cunha Oliveira , Caramello Nubia Deborah Araujo , Figueiredo Daniela Maimoni de
Published: February 2025

Os usos insignificantes, que independem de outorga, foram previstos na Lei Federal nº 9.433 de 1997, e em Rondônia na Lei Complementar nº 255 de 2002, definindo os usos de água que dependem de outorga, bem como aqueles considerados insignificantes e dispensáveis de outorga, mas que precisam ter um cadastro de uso da água. O objetivo desse estudo é conhecer quais são estes usos insignificantes e quais as principais atividades relacionadas, além de realizar comparativo com as atividades econômicas outorgadas, tendo a área do Comitê de Bacia Hidrográfica dos Rios Branco e Colorado (CBH-RBC-RO), e suas variadas ocupações da terra e da água, como local de estudo. Foram utilizadas bibliografias e documentos publicados sobre os usos de recursos hídricos na região do CBH-RBC-RO e dados secundários obtidos junto ao órgão gestor em Rondônia, analisados pela metodologia de análise de conteúdo de Bardin (1977). Com as informações levantadas observou-se que os municípios de Alta Floresta D’Oeste e Alto Alegre dos Parecis ocuparam o primeiro e segundo lugares das maiores demandas de outorgas e usos insignificantes. Os destaques para utilização da água vão para irrigação, dessedentação animal e aquicultura. As captações superficiais também se mostraram muito mais requeridas que as subterrâneas.
A Educação Ambiental e o Futuro: Um Compromisso Essencial para a Sustentabilidade
Authors: Souza Angela Maria de
Published: February 2025

A educação ambiental desde a infância é vital para o desenvolvimento de uma consciência sustentável. As crianças, desde tenra idade, devem aprender a valorizar e cuidar do meio ambiente. Atividades práticas, adaptadas às suas capacidades, podem ensiná-las sobre a importância de proteger a fauna e a flora, fundamentais para a perpetuação de sua própria espécie. A família desempenha um papel crucial neste aprendizado inicial, embora nem sempre essa responsabilidade seja cumprida. Dessa forma, a escola assume um papel fundamental na educação ambiental. Uma metodologia eficaz para ensinar as crianças sobre o cuidado com o planeta é através de histórias e práticas que envolvam o uso de materiais reciclados. Essas atividades não só despertam a criatividade e o interesse dos pequenos, mas também os ensinam sobre a reutilização de recursos e a importância da redução de resíduos. Por exemplo, a construção de objetos a partir de materiais reciclados pode ser uma forma divertida e educativa de introduzir conceitos de sustentabilidade. Essas práticas educativas, quando iniciadas na infância, têm o potencial de formar adultos mais conscientese responsáveis em relação ao meio ambiente. A educação ambiental nas escolas,complementando o papel da família, é essencial para construir uma sociedade maissustentável e responsável, onde cada indivíduo compreende seu papel na preservação do planeta para as futuras gerações.Palavras-Chave: Educação Ambiental; Sustentabilidade; Reciclagem; ConsciênciaEcológica.
Epidemiologia das Doenças Infecciosas Sob a Influência das Mudanças Climáticas
Authors: Pilger Gustavo
Published: February 2025

Perante a atual crise climática, o presente estudo constitui-se de uma breve revisão bibliográfica que busca evidenciar a relação encontrada entre as doenças infecciosas e as mudanças no clima, perpassando por trabalhos que constatam empírica e bibliograficamente esta relação. A principal justificativa do trabalho encontra-se na disseminação de informação relacionada ao tema como uma ferramenta de atenuação dos impactos sociais das mudanças climáticas.
Productivity Evaluation and Improvement Plan of Low Cost Carriers Using a Non-parametric Approach
Authors:   The Korean Career·Entrepreneurship & Business Association, Kim Hyunjung
Published: February 2025

The potential market size of the air transportation industry is growing, and the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines is leading to a reorganization of low cost carriers. Accordingly, this study aims to analyze the productivity of domestic low cost carriers (LCCs) and find ways to improve productivity. For this purpose, this study used aviation statistical data from the Aviation Information Portal System from 2019 to 2024. The productivity of Jeju Air (JJA), Jin Air (JNA), Air Busan (ABL), T'way Air (TWB), and Air Seoul (ASV) was analyzed using the Malmquist Productivity Index (MPI), a non-parametric approach. The analysis results are as follows. First, in the case of domestic flights, when comparing MPI by period, overall MPI decreased by 1.09% on average. When decomposing MPI, TCI (0.9873) had a greater impact than TECI (1.0019). When looking at the MPI by low cost carrier, Air Busan (ABL), Air Seoul (ASV), Jeju Air (JJA), T'way Air (TWB), and Jin Air (JNA) had high productivity index in that order. Second, in the case of international flights, when looking at the MPI by period, the overall MPI increased by 3.71%. It was found that TCI (1.0313) had a greater impact on MPI than TECI (1.0056). When comparing the MPI by low cost carrier, Jin Air (JNA), Air Busan (ABL), Air Seoul (ASV), T'way Air (TWB), and Jeju Air (JJA) had high productivity index in that order. This study has implications in that it examines the productivity of low cost carriers in a situation where previous studies are insufficient despite the importance of productivity management in service companies.
Promoting Culturally Effective Care for Hispanic Families in Occupational Therapy: A Curriculum Pilot Study
Authors: Banks Tyra M. , Carames-Foley Chloë
Published: February 2025

Importance: Occupational therapy students need preparation to provide culturally effective pediatric care that addresses the needs of Hispanic families.

Objective: To implement and evaluate a curriculum module aimed at improving occupational therapy students’ cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, and cultural skills for working with Hispanic families.

Design: Mixed-methods, pre–post interventional study.

Setting: An entry-level occupational therapy master’s program.

Participants: Convenience sample of 30 occupational therapy master’s students.

Intervention: A 2-hr cognitive behavioral–based intervention module on culturally effective care for Hispanic families.

Outcomes and Measures: Cultural Competence Self-Assessment Checklist–Revised (CCSACR) administered pre- and postintervention as well as a qualitative questionnaire on self-perceived changes.

Results: Significant improvements were found in cultural awareness (p = .013) and cultural skills (p = .038) on the CCSACR. Qualitative data indicated self-perceived improvements in awareness, knowledge, and preparedness for culturally effective practice.

Conclusions and Relevance: A brief educational module can significantly improve occupational therapy students’ cultural awareness and skills for working with Hispanic families. Curriculum-based cultural training can help prepare students to provide more equitable care.

Plain-Language Summary: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a targeted educational module for improving culturally effective care for occupational therapy students working with Hispanic families. The study found significant improvements in students’ cultural awareness and cultural skills. Curriculum-based cultural training can help prepare students to provide more equitable and culturally effective care.

Positionality Statement: The authors’ perspectives are rooted in their social positions, which shape their approach to this research. They both identify as female; one identifies as Black, and one identifies as Hispanic. The authors’ experiences have instilled a deep understanding of the systemic barriers and historical injustices that have shaped health care access and outcomes for marginalized communities.
John Webster's Vision of Moral Agency
Authors: Jones W. Jeremy
Published: February 2025

This book explores John Webster’s contribution to one of the most important and contested topics in Christian theology: the relationship between divine and human agency. By examining the theme of moral ontology in Webster’s constructive dogmatics, this work sheds light on his contribution to this crucial subject.

Jones achieves this through close study of Webster texts ranging from his early, middle and late periods. He reveals that Webster’s moral ontology is not only a major theme in his thought but is among his most significant contributions to contemporary systematic and moral theology. As the first book-length study of a central theme in Webster’s ethics, this text will be of interest to Webster scholars and those teaching courses in late modern systematic theology and theological ethics.