bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Cost to Serve: A Key Metric for Enhancing Operational Efficiency
Authors:   Omnichannel Analytics Manager, Leander, USA., Bansal Ankit
Published: February 2025

The "Cost to Serve" (CTS) metric is a critical tool for businesses seeking to optimize their operations and enhance profitability by providing a comprehensive understanding of the costs associated with serving individual customers or customer segments. This metric encompasses various components, including manufacturing, logistics, customer service, and sales expenses, offering a holistic view of the financial implications of customer interactions. By accurately calculating CTS, organizations can identify unprofitable customers, streamline processes, and implement targeted strategies to improve customer relationships and enhance overall efficiency. This paper explores the importance of the CTS metric in business decision-making, the methodologies for its calculation, and its applications in various industries. Through case studies and empirical evidence, we demonstrate how leveraging the CTS metric can lead to informed strategic choices, enhanced customer value, and sustained competitive advantage.
Educação Física, formação continuada e inclusão: a subjetividade do trabalho docente
Authors: Cosmo Jolimar , Pinel Hiran , Chicon José Francisco
Published: February 2025

“Este trabalho é um estudo teórico sobre a formação continuada de professores de Educação Física com ênfase na inclusão. Pretende compreender as características e potencialidades dos grupos de formação continuada, presentes nas narrativas docentes, como elementos indicadores da (re)construção da subjetividade e consequentes repercussões nas práticas pedagógicas desses professores. Evidencia, portanto, o entendimento de formação como uma atividade viva e contínua da construção de si próprio e reúne uma diversidade de dimensões humanas na (re)constituição dos sujeitos, integrando, como práxis, o saber-fazer e os conhecimentos. No que contempla a subjetividade, concernente ao que Fernando Gonzaléz Rey aponta, parte da perspectiva que a visualiza como um sistema complexo entre a dimensão individual e a dimensão social de forma recíproca e inter-relacionada, realizando-se na constituição do sujeito pelo grupo e vice-versa. Busca compreender de que maneira as narrativas dos professores participantes dos grupos de formação continuada em Educação Física, com ênfase na inclusão, indicam mudanças na (re)construção da subjetividade do trabalho docente.”
Resilience Scale Among Primary School Teachers: Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA)
Authors: Mat Zin Nur Izzati , Sulong Rose Manisah , Zainudin Zaida Nor
Published: February 2025

The resilience scale is an important measurement tool in assessing the ability of teachers to face a variety of pressures and challenges in the teaching profession. The measurement of this scale can help in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of teachers as well as being able to plan the right intervention to improve the quality of teaching and subsequently be able to preserve the well-being of teachers. This study aims to validate the resilience instrument from the Winwood Workplace Resilience Scale instrument (2013). A total of 100 primary school teachers from the state of Perak were involved in this study. This study uses Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and is analyzed using SPSS software. EFA results show that there is strong internal reliability between the constructs α= 0.926. The EFA results also show that the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) Value (0.863 > 0.6) confirms that there is sufficient correlation between the item constructs, supported by a significant Bartlett's Test (Chi-Square 920.135, p < 0.05). Two factors can collectively explain 61.595 % of the total variance. The instrument has also been rotated into two components with Eigenvalues greater than 1. Of the 20 items in the instrument, 7 items (2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17) had to be dropped because they show a weighting factor that is less than 0.6. In conclusion, the EFA findings show that the items in this instrument can measure the resilience construct among teachers in Malaysian primary schools.
Reflexiones sobre la Justicia Antigua
Authors: Coronas Santos M.
Published: February 2025

La justicia, ese sentimiento humano innato que rige las acciones personales por conciencia y las acciones de poder por autoridad, desde la familia al Estado, ha sido considerada siempre un valor de bien o virtud en todas las civilizaciones. Y entre la conciencia humana, la divinidad y el poder se han recorrido los caminos de justicia que la razón ensaya y el derecho (ius) ordena. La experiencia de las antiguas civilizaciones mesopotámicas, de las hebreas bíblicas y las romano-cristianas hasta llegar a la tradición visigoda cristalizada en el Liber iudiciorum que alumbró la España cristiana medieval, permite reflexionar sobre algunas cuestiones de la justicia como viejo camino.
La Fiscalía y los fiscales de la Real Audiencia de Canarias (1673-1803)
Authors: Álamo Martell M.ª Dolores
Published: February 2025

El estudio histórico de la Administración de Justicia del Antiguo Régimen ha tenido y tiene un gran interés entre los historiadores de las instituciones. En este contexto, el presente trabajo analiza la realidad histórico-jurídico institucional y social de la Fiscalía y de los fiscales de la Real Audiencia de Canarias entre 1673 y 1803. Sobre la base de documentación inédita custodiada en el Archivo Histórico Nacional y en el ArchivoGeneral de Simancas, desvelamos quiénes fueron los 17 fiscales del periodo estudiado y examinamos las causas de la instauración de este instituto en 1673, su ámbito competencial, el proceso de nombramiento, título de nombramiento, juramento y toma de posesión, salario, duración en el empleo de los fiscales, sin olvidar su formación académica y cursus honorum. En este sentido esclarecemos que, si bien esta figura jurídica fue inicialmente el defensor de los intereses de la Corona en los litigios relativos al patrimonio real, progresivamente asumió otras competencias, entre las que cabe destacar el ejercicio de la acusación pública de los actos delictivos. Entre las conclusiones destacamos que fue Carlos II quien ordenó en 1673 la creación de la Fiscalía de Canarias. Hasta esa fecha y desde la fundación de la Real Audiencia en 1526, eran abogados ad hoc designados por el tribunal quienes actuaban en las causas y pleitos fiscales, lo cual generó innumerables conflictos debidos a sus actuaciones parciales. Finalmente dilucidamos, entre otras cuestiones, cuántos y cuáles de los fiscales estudiados lograron ser promocionados a la cúspide de la alta burocracia de los Consejos de la Monarquía.
Corrupción de los empleados públicos en el siglo XIX y principios del XX: notas sobre este delito
Authors: Collantes de Terán de la Hera M.ª José
Published: February 2025

Regalos-empleados públicos es un binomio repetido hasta la saciedad a pesar del rechazo que provoca en la conciencia de todos. La regulación de las conductas delictivas que el Código Penal vigente reúne actualmente bajo el término «delito de cohecho» es el resultado de un largo proceso que experimenta un especial impulso a partir del siglo XIX con la aparición de los sucesivos códigos penales españoles que lo precedieron. A través de ellos se vislumbra una intensa y agitada vida política y social que alza la voz –entre otros medios– a través de la prensa, discursos políticos y escritos de los juristas. El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo acercarse precisamente a toda esta realidad a través de la legislación y la doctrina jurídica decimonónica, complementadas necesariamente con incursiones en discursos políticos, sentencias del Tribunal Supremo y el apasionante mundo de la prensa periódica del XIX y principios del XX.
«Un consistorio divino». El Consejo de Castilla y la crisis de la nunciatura de Madrid en 1640
Authors: Valladares Rafael
Published: February 2025

En septiembre de 1639 un grave conflicto jurisdiccional entre Felipe IV y el papa Urbano VIII llevó al cierre del tribunal de la nunciatura de Madrid durante un año. Este hecho siempre ha tenido un carácter destacado en la historia del regalismo hispánico por su relación también con el fin de la hegemonía española. Durante esta crisis el nuncio en Madrid identificó al Consejo de Castilla como el principal responsable del mal gobierno que aquejaba a la Monarquía. Así, el declive de España habría sido consecuencia del dominio sobre la corona de una élite de juristas, desconocedora de la verdadera razón de Estado y defensora de una visión castellanista contraria al bien común de la Monarquía. Con documentos del Archivo Apostólico Vaticano, la Biblioteca Nacional de España y la Bibliotèque de Genève se analiza aquí la percepción que del Consejo de Castilla, y de la Monarquía Hispánica en general, transmitió el nuncio deMadrid a la Santa Sede, así como el proceso de construcción de estas imágenes y la influencia que pudieron tener en la corte pontificia y, en consecuencia, en sus relaciones con España.
Analysis of Selected Digital and Connectivity Policies in Canada: Implications for Rural-Living British Columbians
Authors: Seaton Cherisse L. , Rush Kathy L. , Leimbigler Betsy , Li Eric Ping Hung
Published: February 2025

This article’s objective is to provide an overview of the implementation and effects of selected digital connectivity policies impacting rural regions in British Columbia, Canada. The article identifies four key federal-level policies/strategies and two provincial-level programs and synthesized publicly available information regarding the implementation and effects of each. The analysis was supplemented with open-ended survey responses from rural British Columbians. The policies emphasized universal connectivity targets and funding programs, with challenges related to delays and “last-mile” connectivity. Survey respondents highlighted positive impacts of recent connectivity for some residents and skepticism about universal coverage and concerns about affordability for others.
Ukrayna Savaşı’nın Üçüncü Yılına Girerken AB’nin Pandemi Sonrası Enerji Politikası: Prangalanma mı? Sorumluluğu Paslama mı?
Authors: Baykara Sıla Turaç
Published: February 2025

2019 yılında duyurulan Avrupa Yeşil Şartı’ndan hemen sonra gelen COVID-19 pandemisinin AB’nin enerji politikasındaki karbonsuzlaştırma ivmesini azaltacağı beklenirken gelişmeler aksini göstermektedir. 2020 ve 2021’de devletlerin temel politika önceliği COVID-19 salgınıyla mücadele iken Şubat 2022’de ise bu durum hızla yerini Rusya’nın Ukrayna’ya saldırısı almıştır. COVID-19 pandemisinin neden olduğu krizin enerji dönüşümüne yönelik bir fırsat mı yoksa bir tehdit mi olduğu konusu henüz nihayete ermemişken Rusya’nın Ukrayna’ya saldırısı AB'nin enerji politikasında enerji güvenliği ve karbondan arındırma önceliklerini değiştirmiştir. Rusya’nın Ukrayna’yı işgalinin üçüncü senesine girerken hem COVID-19 Pandemisi hem de Ukrayna Savaşı tecrübe etmiş olan AB enerji politikası nasıl şekillenmiştir? Çalışma bu sorunun yanıtını Christensen ve Snyder'ın (1990) neorealizme dayalı prangalanma (chain-ganging) ve sorumluluğu paslama (buck-passing) teorisinde aramaya çalışmaktadır. Çalışma, AB ve üye ülkelerinin COVID-19 pandemisi ve sonrasında başlayan Ukrayna Savaşı sürecinde enerji politikalarını prangalanma ve sorumluluğu paslama stratejilerinden karşılıklı bağımlılık içeren prangalanma stratejisi temelinde şekillendirdikleri sonucuna varmaktadır.
Clinical and Pathological Characterization of Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Alloxan Diabetic Rabbit Model
Authors: Roshan Reashma , Saleem Mir Masood , Naqash Nafiaah , Muzamil Bashir Showkeen
Published: February 2025

Pulmonary aspergillosis, particularly invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA), poses a significant threat to immunocompromised individuals, including those with diabetes mellitus. This study investigated the clinical, pathological, and microbiological characteristics of pulmonary aspergillosis caused by Aspergillus flavus in an alloxan-induced diabetic rabbit model. Diabetes was induced via intravenous alloxan monohydrate, and pulmonary aspergillosis was established through intratracheal inoculation with A. flavus spores. Diabetic rabbits exhibited severe symptoms, including weight loss, hyperglycemia, elevated temperatures, and increased mortality, in contrast to normoglycemic-infected rabbits, which showed minimal signs. Hematological findings revealed declines in hemoglobin, erythrocyte, and leukocyte counts in diabetic-infected rabbits, alongside impaired immune responses. Biochemical analyses showed hyperglycemia, hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia, and elevated liver and kidney function markers. Histopathological examinations confirmed fungal invasion in diabetic-infected lungs, supported by fungal re-isolation. These findings highlight diabetes-induced susceptibility to pulmonary aspergillosis and underscore the utility of this model for studying host-pathogen interactions, providing a basis for targeted therapies in diabetic patients.
Antenatal Care (ANC) as an Early Health Detection Program for Pregnant Women
Authors: Puspitasari R.A. Helda , Dewi Nastiti Ayu , Handayani Dwining
Published: February 2025

This community engagement aim is to increase the knowledge of pregnant women and inform that the importance of ANC is to undergo a healthy pregnancy, and give birth to a healthy baby and monitor early maternal and fetal health, in the Tengger Region, East Java. The method begins with measuring the knowledge of pregnant women about Antenatal Care then continued with Antenatal Care examination then continued with counseling with the method of discussion, lecture and question and answer with respondents at the end of the post-test. Community service activities were carried out on 20 pregnant women. The results were followed by an independent t-test statistical test of SPSS software to measure the knowledge of pregnant women. The results of pretest and posttest measurements carried out are that there is an increase in knowledge, before 50%, after counseling (post-test) knowledge becomes good 75%. The conclusion is that there is an effect of counseling on pregnant women who experience an increase in knowledge by 75%.
Health Promotion on Adolescent Mental Health at SMKS Kesehatan Husada Pratama Serang City in 2024
Authors: Peristiowati Yuli , Bustomi Sadya , Prihayati
Published: February 2025

Depression in adolescents can arise due to several things such as academic pressure, bullying, family factors and economic problems. Data in Indonesia shows that suicide cases can reach 10,000 or the equivalent of every day for one hour there is a suicide case. According to a suciodologist 4.2% of adolescents in Indonesia have thought about suicide. Among students 6.9% had suicidal intentions while another 3% were actually involved in suicide attempts. Health promotion aims to improve the ability of the community through learning from by and for the community in accordance with local socio-cultural conditions and supported by health-oriented public policies. The purpose of community service activities is that students are expected to be able to apply the concept of health education in real terms related to adolescent mental health at Husada Pratama Health SMKS in Serang City, so that they can contribute to improving public health status, especially for adolescents. The results of community service activities can be concluded that there is still a lack of knowledge about mental health in students which makes students not understand the importance and impact that will occur if they do not maintain mental health.
Education of Diarrhea in Toddlers Treatment for Moms in Kalisat Village, Jember Regency
Authors: Maulani Dyan , Yolanda Febiocti Rizka , Ilma Zazila Faiza , Abu Bakar Muhammad , Andesia Putri Artika Yunita
Published: February 2025

Diarrhea is an environmental disease that is the main cause of morbidity and death. Diarrhea is a digestive canal infection that is a health problem in the world, including Indonesia. The percentage of toddler deaths due to diarrhea in Indonesia is quite high, namely around 4.55%. Health education about treating diarrhea is one way to reduce the incidence of diarrhea in the community. This activity aims are to provide knowledge about the causes of diarrhea, its symptoms, how to treat it, and preventive measures in Kalisat Village, Jember Regency. The method is to educate mothers of the Posyandu in Kalisat Village. The results of the activity showed active participation in the material presented and succeeded in bridging public health knowledge.  It is hoped that this activity can continue and have a positive impact on the health of the people of Kalisat Village in the future, preventing cases of toddler deaths caused by diarrhea.
Health Education For Early Awareness in Maintaining Oral Health For Students at PPTQ Hasan Munadi Islamic Boarding School, Ponorogo, East Java
Authors: Puspitasari Yeni , Alam Sabda , Desi Febria , Artanty Dian , Anindya Cinitra , Cahyo Adi , Zahratur Anindita , Fitri Bingah , Mustriana Ratna , Kusuma Febriyanti , Yulviyanti Anita , Sutowijoyo Aryo , Surya Rangga , Rahmatari Bandaru , Nerito Prima , Dewita Meirna , Gayatri Khamila
Published: February 2025

PPTQ Hasan Munadi is an Islamic boarding school located in Badengan District, Ponorogo, East Java. The journey to the school requires a long travel distance, with winding roads and a considerable distance from the city. This situation leads to limited healthcare facilities, particularly dental clinics, and infrequent oral health education activities in the surrounding area. As a result, many students at the boarding school have a limited understanding of the importance of maintaining oral health, including the proper techniques for brushing teeth. The aim of the health education program at Pondok Pesantren PPTQ Hasan Munadi is to provide dental and oral health education and training to students from an early age (7-9 years old). This health education program used pre-post test to asses the program’s success. Before the health education intervention, students are given a pre-test. Following this, an educational session is conducted using a lecture method supported by media such as a phantom, video, and flipchart. Next session, a post-test is administered to assess any changes in the students' knowledge about maintaining oral health. Data analysis reveals that 49% of the students had a moderate level of knowledge regarding dental and oral health before the intervention. After the educational session, there was an increase of 7.3% in the number of students who achieved a good level of knowledge. This program indicates a significant improvement in the students' knowledge regarding oral health following the educational intervention.
Utilisation of Internet of Things to Design a Gas Detector Device for Monitoring Gas Leakages in Underground Mines
Authors: AGORO Nuhu Ndaka , IDOWU Kayode Augustine , ADEGBUYIRO Adeola
Published: February 2025

The primary goal of the research was to design, evaluate, and fabricate a gas detection device using the Internet of Things (IoT). This subject matter was appropriate as it addressed a fundamental and significant facet of contemporary living in the mine. The objectives of the project were to design a gas detector device using an Arduino microcontroller, construct a gas detector device that rings a buzzer and sends an alert to an Android device on detection of harmful gas in the mine, and implement a gas detector device using the internet of things. Background data on gas detection technologies, pertinent standards and guidelines, field research, and durability factors related to the mines were gathered in order to define a test method. Arduino Uno was used as the control unit with other necessary components. Upon completion of the project, the gas detector device using the Arduino Uno was tested and found to work optimally.
Influence of bianisotropic chirality on modal propagation in optical fiber
Authors: Cherrad Mohamed Lotfi , Hamadi Billel , Boucherma Djamel , Idiou Daoud , Achour Toufik , Chettah Khaled , Boulkroune Sofiane
Published: February 2025

This article delves into the influence of bianisotropic chirality, with a particular focus on LiNbO₃ material, on the propagation modes in an asymmetrical optical fiber featuring a bi-isotropic magnetic chiral core. By numerically solving the dispersion equations through the Newton-Raphson method, the study provides an in-depth analysis of the fiber's propagation behavior. The results demonstrate that increasing the chirality parameter of the core significantly enhances the propagation constants of the modes while slightly lowering their cutoff frequencies. This adjustment allows the fundamental mode to carry a larger portion of the transmitted energy, improving the energy distribution within the fiber. The findings highlight the critical role of chirality in optimizing optical fiber performance. Enhanced propagation properties can lead to improved efficiency in data transmission and sensing capabilities. Moreover, the research underscores the potential of leveraging chirality in fiber design to achieve better performance in telecommunications and other advanced optical technologies. This study contributes to the development of innovative fiber systems with broader applications and greater functionality in next-generation networks and devices.
On the challenges of studying bias in Recommender Systems: The effect of data characteristics and algorithm configuration
Authors: Daniil Savvina , Slokom Manel , Cuper Mirjam , Liem Cynthia , Van Ossenbruggen Jacco , Hollink Laura
Published: February 2025

Statements on the propagation of bias by recommender systems are often hard to verify or falsify. Research on bias tends to draw from a small pool of publicly available datasets and is therefore bound by their specific properties. Additionally, implementation choices are often not explicitly described or motivated in research, while they may have an effect on bias propagation. In this paper, we explore the challenges of measuring and reporting popularity bias. We showcase the impact of data properties and algorithm configurations on popularity bias by combining real and synthetic data with well known recommender systems frameworks. First, we identify data characteristics that might impact popularity bias, and explore their presence in a set of available online datasets. Accordingly, we generate various datasets that combine these characteristics. Second, we locate algorithm configurations that vary across implementations in literature. We evaluate popularity bias for a number of datasets, three real and five synthetic, and configurations, and offer insights on their joint effect. We find that, depending on the data characteristics, various configurations of the algorithms examined can lead to different conclusions regarding the propagation of popularity bias. These results motivate the need for explicitly addressing algorithmic configuration and data properties when reporting and interpreting bias in recommender systems.
SISTEM PENGOPERASIAN DERMAGA UJUNG BARU DAN CITRA PADA PT.PELINDO (PERSERO) CABANG BELAWAN
Authors: Fransiska Eka , Sari Nurmaliana , Candra Rafli
Published: February 2025

Proses sistem pengoperasian Dermaga Ujung Baru dan Citra di PT.Pelindo Cabang Belawan ini sudah berjalan dengan baik dimulai dengan kegiatan proses pelayanan kapal, handling bongkar muat, jasa penumpukan dan bunkering yang dimana seluruh kegiatan sudah dilakukan sesuai prosedur perusahaan. Peranan PT.Pelindo Cabang Belawan terhadap dermaga ujung baru dan citra ini sangatlah besar dalam memfasilitasi kapal-kapal yang ingin melakukan kegiatan bongkar dan muat di dermaga belawan khususnya Dermaga Ujung Baru dan Citra. Metode yang digunakan dalam pembuatan makalah ini adalah riset lapangan (field research) dimana penulis melakukan observasi dan wawancara secara langsung dengan pihak perusahaan dan riset perpustakaan (library research) dimana penulis mendapatkan materi atau bahan penelitian dari buku-buku yang ada di perpustakaan maupun sumber bacaan lainnya yang berkenaan dengan pokok bahasan yang diambil.
PROSES PERMINTAAN PANDU PADA PT. PELINDO MELALUI SISTEM MONITORING OLEH PT. SINAR MARITIM ANUGRAH BELAWAN
Authors: Prayoga Muhammad Agil , Marbun Yepta Vianus
Published: February 2025

Kapal yang beroperasi harus dipimpin oleh seorang nakhoda yang memiliki pengalaman dalam memimpin awak kapal serta memiliki pengetahuan tentang bernavigasi. Nakhoda tidak hanya sebagai pengambil keputusan tertinggi dalam kapal, tetapi juga bertanggung jawab terhadap keselamatan kapal, muatan, penumpang dan awak kapalnya. Semua kemampuan serta pengalaman yang dimiliki oleh seorang nakhoda ternyata tidak semua dapat dilakukannya sendiri, tetapi memerlukan bantuan jasa pandu dan tunda. Pandu adalah pelaut yang memiliki keahlian di bidang nautika yang telah memenuhi persyaratan untuk melaksanakan pemanduan kapal. Personel pandu akan membantu nakhoda dalam memberikan nasihat (advisor), informasi serta petunjuk kepada nakhoda tentang keadaan perairan setempat yang artinya tanggung jawab kapal sepenuhnya tetap berada pada Nakhoda. Jasa pelayanan pemanduan kapal merupakan pelayanan pertama dan terakhir yang diberikan kepada kapal yang akan singgah di suatu pelabuhan. Oleh karena itu hal ini menjadi sangat penting untuk terus meningkatkan kualitas pelayanannya. Selama ini layanan pandu/tunda (Towage dan Pilotage) dilakukan secara manual.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM ABSENSI MENGGUNAKAN E-KTP DENGAN MEMANFAATKAN CLOUD GOOGLE SPREADSHEET SEBAGAI MEDIA PENYIMPANAN BERBASIS IOT DI POLITEKNIK ADIGUNA MARITIM INDONESIA MEDAN
Authors: Lesmana Muhammad Donni , Hermansyah Hermansyah , Nisaa’ Dian
Published: February 2025

Pengelolaan absensi karyawan adalah aspek krusial dalam manajemen sumber daya manusia. Data absensi yang akurat dan terperinci mempengaruhi evaluasi kinerja, penggajian, serta produktivitas dan kemajuan institusi secara keseluruhan. Karena pandemi COVID-19, Politeknik Adiguna Maritim Indonesia Medan, yang sebelumnya menggunakan sistem fingerprint untuk absensi, kini beralih ke sistem absensi manual. Namun, metode manual ini dinilai tidak efisien dan kurang akurat dalam menghitung dan merekap absensi bulanan. E-KTP yang dimiliki oleh warga negara Indonesia dilengkapi dengan chip RFID yang dapat digunakan untuk identifikasi karyawan, sehingga E-KTP dapat digunakan sebagai alat absensi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sistem absensi berbasis IoT yang memanfaatkan Google Cloud Spreadsheet untuk penyimpanan data absensi. Sistem ini diharapkan dapat mempermudah pengelolaan data kehadiran karyawan di institusi.
CHAYOTE (SECHIUM EDULE JACQ. SWARTZ) EXTRACT AND FRACTIONS IMPROVE MDA LEVELS AND TESTOSTERONE HORMONES IN MALE RATS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
Authors: Imelda Montes Monika Simanungkalit  , Jekson Martiar Siahaan  , Hendrika Silitonga
Published: February 2025

This study aimed to analyze the effects of chayote (Sechium edule Jacq. Swartz) extract and fractions on male reproductive function, specifically by observing Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and testosterone hormones, in a rat model of type 2 diabetes. The study used a laboratory experimental method with a posttest-only controlled group design on male Wistar rats. The rats were randomized into 17 groups, including a negative control group, a positive control group, and groups that received ethanol extract, n-hexane fraction, ethyl acetate, and water of chayote at doses of 50 mg/KgBW, 100 mg/KgBW, and 150 mg/KgBW. The results showed that the ethanol extract, n-hexane fraction, and ethyl acetate of chayote can reduce MDA activity and increase testosterone hormone levels in male white rats (Rattus novergicus) induced by streptozotocin, NA, and HFD. This study suggests that chayote has the potential to be used as a natural ingredient to improve male reproductive function in people with type 2 diabetes.
ADOPTION OF E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS AMONG KASHMIRI ENTREPRENEURS: TRENDS AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Amir Arshid  , Asif Bashir
Published: February 2025

This treatise delves into the burgeoning adoption of e-commerce platforms by Kashmiri entrepreneurs, examining the intricate dynamics underpinning this digital transformation. The study illuminates the duality of e-commerce as both an opportunity and a challenge within the unique socio-economic and geopolitical context of Kashmir. Entrepreneurs entrenched in traditional sectors such as handicrafts, horticulture, and tourism are increasingly leveraging digital platforms to amplify market access, mitigate operational expenditures, and diversify revenue streams. Despite these advancements, the region grapples with formidable impediments, including precarious internet infrastructure, pervasive digital illiteracy, and a deficit of trust in online transactions. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this inquiry amalgamates quantitative data from structured surveys and qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews, encompassing a diverse cohort of entrepreneurs. The findings elucidate critical enablers of e-commerce proliferation, such as the advent of localized platforms, the ascendancy of social media as a marketing conduit, and governmental interventions fostering digital entrepreneurship. Concurrently, the research underscores persistent barriers, including logistical conundrums, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and sociocultural constraints, particularly affecting women entrepreneurs. The study posits that a synergistic approach encompassing infrastructural enhancement, capacity-building initiatives, and tailored policy frameworks is imperative to galvanize the e-commerce ecosystem in Kashmir. By addressing these structural challenges, e-commerce could metamorphose the region’s economic paradigm, fostering resilience and empowering marginalized demographics. This paper, thus, contributes to the discourse on digital inclusivity and sustainable entrepreneurship in developing territories, presenting a compelling case for the transformative potential of digital commerce.
TERRORISM PREVENTION WITH INTELLIGENCE-LED POLICING AND PREDICTIVE POLICING COLLABORATION IN SOUTH SUMATERA REGION
Authors: Marzuki Ismail  , Ade Mulya  , Suardi Jumaing  , Bayu Yuliantoro  , Nurasih Romadloni  , Heriyanto Kandati
Published: February 2025

This article aims to describe the pattern of terrorism prevention with the collaboration of Intelligence-Led Policing and Predictive Policing in the South Sumatra region. Until now, there has only been one terrorist attack in South Sumatra, namely the shooting of a Christian junior high school teacher in Palembang City in 2008 with the motive that the teacher often insulted students who wore headscarves at his school. So far, the South Sumatra Regional Police have succeeded in preventing terrorist attacks, as evidenced by several arrests made before the terrorist attacks in 2017, 2018 and 2020. However, the concept of preventing terrorist attacks has not been carried out systematically by the Intelligence Function at the South Sumatra Regional Police. The prevention carried out has not been systematically through the intelligence-led policing process so that it can predict the potential threat of terrorist attacks. So far, prevention patterns have been carried out by the intelligence of Densus 88 Polri. The involvement of the South Sumatra Regional Police Intelligence is still minimal in efforts to prevent terrorism.
KIAI LEADERSHIP IN COACHING IS ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS PESANTREN SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Muhammad Mukhlis Izzat  , Sugiarto  , Matin
Published: February 2025

This study explores the vital role of Kiai leadership in fostering the entrepreneurial spirit among students in Islamic boarding schools (pesantren). By integrating traditional religious values ​​with modern entrepreneurial principles, kiai leaders create a unique educational environment that encourages innovation and independence. Through qualitative research methods, including in-depth interviews and observations, this study examines how kiai leadership fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, equipping students with the skills and mindsets needed to succeed in the contemporary business world. Findings highlight the effectiveness of Kiai leadership in balancing religious teachings with practical entrepreneurial education and training, ultimately contributing to the socioeconomic development of the community.
Alterações oculares associadas a doenças ortopédicas: impacto no diagnóstico e tratamento
Authors: Araújo Bruno Hernandez Almeida de , Ribeiro Sabrina Neves , Jales Izaías Jácome , Mendonça Nivaldo Fernandes
Published: February 2025

Introdução: As manifestações oculares, especialmente a uveíte, são complicações frequentes em doenças ortopédicas reumatológicas, como artrite idiopática juvenil (AIJ), espondilite anquilosante (EA) e artrite psoriásica (AP). Essas alterações podem resultar em danos visuais permanentes se não diagnosticadas e tratadas precocemente, destacando a importância de estratégias de monitoramento e manejo personalizado. Métodos: Foi realizada uma revisão de literatura na base de dados PubMed, utilizando os descritores "Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis AND Uveitis," "Uveitis AND Ankylosing Spondylitis" e "Ocular Diseases AND Psoriatic Arthritis AND Extra-Articular Manifestations." Após triagem de títulos e resumos, 12 artigos publicados nos últimos cinco anos e com acesso gratuito foram selecionados para análise. Resultados: Os estudos revisados mostraram que a uveíte anterior crônica é prevalente em pacientes com AIJ, frequentemente de forma assintomática, enquanto a uveíte anterior aguda é a manifestação ocular mais comum na EA. Na AP, as manifestações oculares são menos documentadas, mas possuem relevância clínica. Complicações como danos vasculares retinianos e hipertensão intracraniana idiopática foram relatadas. Terapias imunomoduladoras, especialmente inibidores do TNF-α, mostraram eficácia no controle da inflamação ocular e na prevenção de recidivas, ressaltando a necessidade de uma abordagem interdisciplinar e protocolos de rastreamento regulares. Conclusão: As manifestações oculares em doenças ortopédicas reumatológicas exigem diagnóstico precoce, tratamento personalizado e monitoramento contínuo para prevenir complicações graves. Protocolos clínicos e a integração entre especialidades são fundamentais para melhorar os desfechos e a qualidade de vida dos pacientes.
Forecasting the number of road accidents caused by pedestrians in Poland using neural networks
Authors: Gorzelańczyk Piotr
Published: February 2025

Every year, fewer traffic accidents occur in Poland and throughout the world. Pandemics have recently impacted this number, but it is still relatively high. All efforts should be made to lower this figure. The article's main goal is to project the number of pedestrian-related traffic accidents in Poland based on yearly statistics. from 2001. A projection for the years 2024–2030 was created using police data. Various neural network models were employed to predict the number of incidents. The findings indicate that a stabilisation in traffic accidents is yet to be expected. One way to look at this is as a result of both Poland’s population reduction and the growing number of cars on the road. The number of random samples (training, test, and validation) selected has little effect on the outcomes (Road safety statistics in the EU, 2024, Poland Population, 2024, Poland Number of Registered, 2024).
Reliability and Validity Testing of the Teacher Digital Literacy Scale
Authors:   Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Meiyu Zhao , Mustapha Siti Maziha ,   Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study was to test the reliability and validity of the Teacher Digital Literacy Scale. Methods: A total of 240 respondents were sampled from 4 universities in Changchun City, Jilin Province， China, and a proportional random sampling method was used to generation sample, after screening and cleaning the data, 194 questionnaires were confirmed as valid questionnaires. The data analysis was performed with the aid of SPSS version 26.0. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of the scale is 0.923, and the lowest Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the five dimensions digital awareness, digital technology knowledge and skills, digital application, digital social responsibility, and professional development is 0.797, indicating that the reliability of the scale is good. For the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), all scale items performed well, and based on the analysis results, the scale is divided into 5 dimensions. The final scale is suitable for the next step of field research.
Closing the gaps in childhood TB detection
Authors: Creswell J. , Colvin C.
Published: February 2025

Globally, the gap between the number of children who develop TB and those who are detected and treated is narrowing, but it remains much wider than among adults. Several new diagnostic tests and approaches have been implemented recently, and more are anticipated in the development pipeline.
We examine current tools and prospects for diagnostic testing and propose a framework to guide national TB programs and partners in addressing the TB treatment coverage gap among children while highlighting promising research and programmatic interventions.
Avaliação do risco nutricional de prematuros internados em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal
Authors: Pereira Brenda Esper , Horino Aline Melo Nascimento , Reis Marianni Matos Pessoa dos
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: Analisar se o risco nutricional de recém-nascidos pré-termos (RNPT) tem relação com o tempo de internação, estado nutricional e adequação às metas nutricionais no momento da alta da Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal (UTIN). Metodologia: Estudo longitudinal prospectivo com coleta de dados de prontuários eletrônicos de recém nascidos pré-termos, com idade cronológica de zero a 28 dias, internados nos meses de março a junho de 2024, na UTIN de um hospital público do Distrito Federal. O risco nutricional foi avaliado por meio da Ferramenta de Avaliação do Risco Nutricional Neonatal (FARNNeo). Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva. Resultados: Participaram 29 RNPT, a maioria classificada como de alto risco nutricional (ARN). O tempo médio de internação foi de 46,7 dias, sendo significativamente maior nos neonatos ARN (67,4 dias). Na alta, 31% da amostra apresentava peso abaixo do esperado para a idade gestacional pós-concepcional (P/IGPC < -2 escore-z), sendo essa condição mais prevalente no grupo ARN (p=0,037). Na alta, a maioria dos participantes recebiam aportes calórico e proteico abaixo das recomendações. Conclusão: Os achados indicam que o risco nutricional elevado está associado a piores desfechos, como maior tempo de internação e comprometimento do estado nutricional na alta. A inadequação dietética pode ter sido um fator determinante para o ganho ponderal insatisfatório, evidenciando a necessidade de estratégias para otimizar a terapia nutricional na UTIN.
Voice outcomes following thyroid surgery: A study on non-nerve-related changes
Authors: Yıldırım Sibel
Published: February 2025

Objectives: This study aimed to examine voice changes in patients without nerve damage after thyroid surgery and to analyze the effects of the scope of surgery, age, sex, and histopathological results on voice quality.
Patients and Methods: A prospective study was conducted on patients who underwent thyroid surgery between April 2018 and April 2020. Harmonics-to-noise ratio (HNR), fundamental frequency (F0), jitter, shimmer, maximum phonation time, and voice-related quality of life (VRQOL) scores were evaluated at the preoperative stage and at the first-month postoperative stage. Patients were classified by surgery type, age, sex, and histopathological results, and changes in voice characteristics were examined.
Results: The study included 77 patients (52 females, 25 males; mean age: 45.2±9.6 years; range, 18 to 62 years). Postoperative voice changes were observed in all thyroidectomy types, except for hemithyroidectomy. Patients who underwent surgery for malignant conditions experienced significant alterations in all voice parameters and VRQOL scores. In contrast, no significant changes were found in benign pathologies. Postoperatively, jitter and VRQOL scores significantly changed in females, while HNR changed in males. In patients over 50 years, F0, jitter, and HNR were affected, while jitter and shimmer were the altered parameters postoperatively in those under 50 years.
Conclusion: After thyroidectomy, voice is influenced by the extent of surgery, patient demographics, and thyroid pathology. More extensive surgeries and malignant conditions lead to significant postoperative vocal changes. The influence of age and sex on voice varies and warrants further investigation.
The effect of N95 masks on speech recognition in patients with hearing loss
Authors: Erdoğan Çetin Zeynep
Published: February 2025

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of N95 masks on speech recognition threshold (SRT) and speech discrimination scores (SDS) of individuals with normal hearing and those with hearing impairment.
Patients and Methods: This prospective study included 121 patients between June 2021 and November 2021. Individuals with normal hearing and patients with very mild, mild, moderate, and moderate to severe hearing loss were included. The SRT and SDS were measured while the audiologist was wearing or not wearing an N95 mask.
Results: The SRT and SDS values decreased significantly in all study groups, including the normal hearing group, when the test was performed while the audiologist was wearing an N95 mask (p<0.001 for all).
Conclusion: Speech understanding was negatively affected in individuals with normal hearing and those with hearing impairments when the audiologist wore an N95 mask. However, the effect of the N95 mask on speech discrimination was more pronounced in hearing-impaired individuals than those with normal hearing.
Kritike i prikazi
Authors: Govedarica Blagoje
Published: February 2025

B. Marijanouić, Eneolitik i eneolitičke kulture u Bosni i Hercegovini.Sveučilište u Mostaru, Pedagoški fakultet, Odsjek za arheologijui povijest umjetnosti. Recenzenti T. Težak-Gregl i Z. Brusić.Štampa FRAM Mostar, Mostar 2003; strana 334, od toga str. 3-245integralni tekst sa tri plana i 33 slike; str. 249-297 dvije karte rasprostiranja,tri plana i 44 table sa ilustracijama; str. 299-330 Rezimena engleskom jeziku; str. 331 Bilješka o autoru; str. 333-334
Uma interseção entre direito e a economia de Francisco e Clara:
Authors: Oliveira Leônidas Meireles Mansur Muniz de , Santos Márcio Junior Braga dos
Published: February 2025

Este artigo busca analisar o conceito de função social da empresa no ordenamento brasileiro e sua possível interseção com o ensino social da Igreja Católica. Dada a dificuldade hermenêutica de definir a função social no universo jurídico, busca-se, nos documentos da Igreja, referências para a ampliação de tal conceito e formas de estabelecer um elo entre a empresa, sua função social e a contribuição destas para o desenvolvimento de novas economias. A empresa, enquanto produtora de bens e serviços, tem função propositalmente econômica, mas esta função não pode, segundo o magistério da Igreja Católica, ser entendida como um direito absoluto e, tampouco, como fim em si mesmo. Por meio de pesquisa e revisão com enfoque teórico e bibliográfico e o uso do método hipotético-dedutivo e comparativo, reconhece-se que tanto a Doutrina Social da Igreja quanto o ordenamento jurídico brasileiro encontram no bem comum a base fundamental para a aplicação da função social da empresa.
A visão biocêntrica da economia:
Authors: Arruda Marcos
Published: February 2025

Este artigo analisa as causas profundas da desigualdade e da exclusão econômicas. Mostra como as economias centradas no mercado e no dinheiro não conseguem escapar à sua tendência estrutural para concentrar o capital e centralizar o poder, distorcendo e, em última análise, anulando o valor central das suas promessas históricas - a democracia como condição para a liberdade. O autor explora as propostas inovadoras do Papa Francisco na sua Encíclica Laudato Sí, de uma ecologia e educação integrais como caminhos para uma economia que recupere os valores humanos, dê verdadeira substância à democracia e regenere a saúde da nossa casa comum – o planeta Terra e a vida que ela nutre. O ensaio apela a uma profunda transformação da teoria e da prática econômica e explora orientações para uma transição que tem o potencial de tornar possível uma economia que sirva à vida, dê poder às comunidades locais e à governança participativa, promovendo assim a democracia plena, as liberdades individuais e coletivas e o bem viver.
De Laudato Si' À Laudate Deum:
Authors: Brasileiro Eduardo
Published: February 2025

A Carta Encíclica Laudato Si', publicada pelo Papa Francisco em 24 de maio de 2015, é notável por várias razões. O seu impacto é reconhecido com o impacto semelhante causado pela Encíclica Rerum Novarum do Papa Leão XIII, que abordou a condição operária em seu tempo e falava da transição global do mundo camponês para o mundo industrial. Assim como a Rerum Novarum, hoje, o Papa Francisco provoca um impacto semelhante com a Laudato Si' ao tratar do importante tema do cuidado com a casa comum e da transição do mundo industrial para o mundo financeirizado.
Ao abordar a crise socioambiental, muito melhor traduzida por crise ecológica, estamos tratando da primeira encíclica social de Francisco e a primeira encíclica socioecológica do magistério da Igreja Católica. Ou seja, Francisco constrói uma integração entre as dinâmicas sociais e ecológicas contemporaneizando os desafios sociopolíticos, econômicos e culturais a serem refletidos e transformados. Contudo, apesar do enorme impacto causado pela Encíclica Laudato Si’, há enormes desafios postos e uma disputa global para os rumos das políticas econômicas no mundo; e cientes desses assustadores dados, surge a Exortação Apostólica Laudate Deum, lançada em 04 de outubro de 2023 e pode ser interpretada como um grito do Papa Francisco para uma mudança de rota nas políticas nacionais e internacionais.
Nosso objetivo neste ensaio é compreender essa crise ecológica, analisando seus sintomas e raízes, e, ao mesmo tempo, identificando caminhos para enfrentá-la e superá-la à luz da Encíclica Laudato Si’[1] (LS) e da Exortação Apostólica Laudate Deum[2] (LD).
 
[1] Será referida como LS, nas menções seguintes e nas referências curtas.
[2] Será referida como LD, nas menções seguintes e nas referências curtas.