bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Portrayal of Men and Women in Arabic Textbooks: Insight from Indonesian Pesantren
Authors: Batmang Batmang , Khofifah Khofifah , Gaffar Abdul , Gunawan Fahmi
Published: December 2024

Although gender representation in Arabic textbooks has been extensively documented, little is known about it from the perspective of local textbooks. To fill this void, the present study aims to examine gender representation in Arabic textbooks at one of the most prominent Islamic Boarding Schools in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. This study uses a case study research design and Choiroh and Taufiq's theory (2020) to analyze data. The research findings revealed that the gender representation in that textbook encompasses stereotypes, subordination, marginalization, and double burden in the themes of time, sports professions, and patient clinics. The factors behind the emergence of gender representation were classified into internal and external factors. Internal factor is caused by being written by a female Arabic teacher, while external factor includes patriarchal culture. This research implies that teachers or instructors in Islamic boarding schools need training or workshops to discuss gender equality so that stereotyping, marginalization, and the double burden that disadvantages women can be considered and avoided.
Transitivity Analysis of Taylor Swiftâ€™s Lyrics in Midnights Album
Authors: Dewi Max Jonathan Irene Sartika , Vivian Yofi Irvan , Putra Bayu Arsiadhi , Kuncara Singgih Daru
Published: December 2024

The research analyzes 20 songs in Midnights (3 a.m. version), a record-breaking album by Taylor Swift using Hallidayâ€™s transitivity framework and Simpsonâ€™s stylistic approach to the lyrics that are regarded as a form of verbal play. The objective is to prove that the transitivity choice is stylized for supporting the theme building of songs in Taylor Swiftâ€™s Midnights album. The transitivity analysis is taken as the tool to reveal the mind style impregnated in the lyric texts. Three dominant types of processes found are the human experience of the external world (material 41,09%), the internal world of consciousness (mental 16,89%), and the identification and classification to relate one aspect of the experience to another (relational 29,11%). These three dominant proccesses build the ideational meaning of the music album which reflects the songwriterâ€™s view of the world. The songs are found to be taking four subjects of experience which are being in love, being in a bitter relationship, facing self-contempt, and scheming revenge. Such construe of the world is represented by the transitivity processes found in song lyrics enunciating oneâ€™s outlook on reality through song lyrics. The findings of the result are contributive to English learners who have an interest in examining texts of popular culture.
The Ability to Utilize Cohesive Devices in Report Texts Written by English Department Students
Authors: Pithaloka Ni Kadek Chandra , Jayantini I Gusti Agung Sri Rwa
Published: December 2024

This qualitative research investigates the utilization of cohesive devices in report writing among English Department students. The study delves into the application of grammatical and lexical cohesive devices in the students' report writing that is connected to the studentsâ€™ ability in promoting the cultural values they have to report. The research employed a comprehensive approach, including the observation on the studentsâ€™ field study and interview, as well as content analysis to gain deeper contextual insights into language usage and the contribution of authentic activities prior to report writing on environmental and cultural issues. The findings demonstrate the most frequently used devices are "Reference" and "Conjunction" as primary grammatical cohesive devices, while "Ellipsis" and "Substitution" were underutilized. Of all lexical cohesive devices, "Repetition" occurred dominantly, with "Antonyms," "Synonyms," "Hyponyms," and "Meronyms" were less frequently used. In line with the use of cohesive devices in report writing, the study also emphasized how cohesive devices facilitate English department students in conveying cultural values in their report texts through the integration of field study and authentic experiences. By incorporating real-world applications and deeper learning experiences outside the classroom, aligned with the principles of Independent Learning, Independent Campus â€˜Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdekaâ€™ (MBKM) in Indonesia, academic institutions can foster students' language development and competence in report writing.
Mantras in the Erau Tradition in Kutai Kartanegara
Authors: Samsir Samsir , Tang Mahmud , Arifin Ansar , Tahara Tasrifin
Published: December 2024

Traditions and mantras are essential elements in people's culture and life. This study focuses on mantras in the Erau tradition in Kutai Kartanegara Kingdom. Erau is one of Indonesia's cultural traditions, which is carried out annually with an activity center in Tenggarong, Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan. In the Erau tradition, the mantras is vital in regulating society and determining social relations between citizens. It also acts as a source of inspiration and motivation for people to carry out their daily lives. This research was conducted to understand more about these mantras and how they are used in the context of the Erau tradition. This study also aims to discover the meanings of each mantra in the Erau tradition and how these mantras play a role in people's daily lives. The result of this study is that mantras is used as a local communication tool in the form of language, which has an essential role in seeding messages and culture. The characteristics of the mantra used are spoken language and the mention of all the supernatural beings believed to be the rulers of the supernatural realm. The meaning of the mantra is intended to seek permission from the rulers of the supernatural realm to hold the Erau event, to ensure the smooth conduct of the Kutai Kartanegara Erau activities, and to empower the king who leads his people simultaneously. The results of this study can be used as a reference in future studies on other traditions and mantras in different regions.
Strategies of Language Use in Indonesian Vice Presidential Candidates Debate in the 2024 Election
Authors: Zamihu Juamdan Zamha
Published: December 2024

Understanding the language use strategies in political debates helps candidates craft their communication strategies strategically. Candidates need to resonate with voters, address their concerns, and effectively communicate their vision for the nation through their language and communication style. The objective of the study is to provide a comprehensive description of the strategies of language use in the Indonesian vice presidential candidates debate in the 2024 election to construct their identities, to frame issues in a particular way, to manipulate information to gain an advantage over their opponents, to establish authority and credibility, to persuade voters, and to present themselves in a certain light. It used content analysis to understand the main issues addressed and the candidates' stances on the issues. The data were collected by transcribing spoken content from video and audio recordings and then analyzed using thematic analysis, consisting of familiarization, generating themes, review, refinement, and defining and naming themes. The results showed that all three candidates aimed to project an image of trustworthiness and competence, but each used different techniques to achieve it. Muhaimin Iskandar focused on experience and continuity, Gibran on pragmatism and youth appeal, and Mahfud on intellectual authority and good governance. The choice of language was crucial to their strategies. Muhaimin Iskandar's populism resonated with rural voters, while Gibran's modern vocabulary appealed to the urban youth. Mahfud's academic tone established him as a knowledgeable figure.
The Limola Language and Its Syntax: Unveiling the Functions, Structure, and Categories
Authors: Yulianti Andi Indah , Hidayah Asri M. Nur , Wibowo Agus Hari , Maharani Amanda Vira , Septiana Dwiani , Rosni Darmawati Majid
Published: December 2024

Investigating the linguistic system of a regional language offers significant advantages from both the linguistic and cultural conservation perspectives. By examining a language's linguistic system, researchers can identify specific patterns employing subjects, verbs, objects, and other sentence elements while also documenting and preserving the language. Analyzing the syntax of the Limola language can provide new insights into general syntactic theory. The purpose of this study was to describe the syntactic functions, categories, and roles of Limola using a syntactic typology approach, clearly illustrating its syntactic functions, categories, and roles. The data for this study comprised phrases, clauses, and sentences in the Limola language, collected through instruments completed by sources and informants from two villages: Sassa and Makumpa. Data collection methods involved observation (survey), elicitation, and documentation. In drawing conclusions and discussions, triangulation presents the findings based on relevant theories. The results indicate that the syntactic categories in Limola are divided into five main categories: verbs, adjectives, adverbs, nouns, and numerals, as well as two categories of function words, namely prepositions/conjunctions and pronouns. Each category plays a vital role in shaping Limola’s meaning and sentence structure.
Analysis of Micro Translation Strategies Used by the Main Character in Subtitle Conversation Movie “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2”
Authors: Astiningsih Diffa Aulia , Nugroho Raden Arief
Published: December 2024

The aim of this research is to identify the micro-strategies and quality of translation used by the translator in the subtitle conversation of the main character in the movie “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2”. The data sources used are words, phrases, and sentences found in the main character's utterances. The method employed in this study's method of translation was descriptive and qualitative in character of Schjoldager et al. (2008) followed by a quality assessment of the translation by Nababan, et al. (2012) with the following steps: 1) find the data analyzed in the film; 2) classify the micro-strategies and quality; 3) find the conclusions. There are some reasons for using these micro-strategies and qualities: 1) more detailed and specific; 2) more accurate in assessing the quality of the translation. The objectives of this study are: 1) to analyze and classify the data based on the category of micro-strategies; 2) identify the quality of the translation; 3) to find out what type of translation is used most often and what is the quality of the translation as a whole. As a result, the direct translation strategy is the one that translators utilize the most frequently, which reaches 77 data with a percentage of (42.55%). This strategy makes it easier for the target language because this translation emphasizes the translation of the words, so all source language information is conveyed correctly. The researcher also found that the direct translation technique has a higher percentage of translation quality than other translation techniques. The researcher concludes that direct translation is a translation that is more efficient to use for a translation because the target language quickly understands it.
Receptive Skill and Prosodic Deficiency of Adult with Autism: A Psycholinguistics Analysis
Authors: Ihsan Lovenia , Indah Rohmani Nur
Published: December 2024

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which affects communication skills and social interaction, is often accompanied by language comprehension challenges an appropriate prosody use. This study analyses receptive skills and prosodic deficiencies in adults with autism through a psycholinguistic approach. The method used in this study is qualitative, which is used to gain a deeper understanding of the receptive language skills and prosodic deficiencies of adults with ASD. The data in the study are utterances produced by individuals with ASD from the podcast ‘Special Book by Special Kids’ on YouTube Channel. The data sources in this study were based on the characteristics of the individuals with ASD who were interviewed. The types of receptive language skills and prosody deficits were analyzed based on Peppé and McCann's (2003) theory. The results showed that adults with ASD experienced receptive skills such as limited communication function, minimal response, word repetition, and anomalous meaning. Meanwhile, there are types of prosodic deficits, such as chunking, affect, and interaction, experienced by adults with ASD. They often experienced limitations in their communication function and receptive skills when communicating, and has difficulty in understanding, producing, or recognizing the variations in intonation, rhythm, speed, and pitch that transmit meaning in language.
Razvoj Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu
Authors: Lebedina Manzoni Marija
Published: December 2024

Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu jedino je mjesto visokoškolskog obrazovanja u Hrvatskoj za stručnjake u radu s osobama s poteškoćama u razvoju. Osnovan kao Visoka defektološka škola 1962., konačni naziv ERF dobiva u travnju 1998. godine. Izvodi tri sveučilišna studijska programa: logopedije, edukacijske rehabilitacije, socijalne pedagogije te razvija znanstveno-istraživački i visokostručni rad u tim područjima. Nastavni programi baziraju se na interdisciplinarnosti kroz sadržaje iz medicine, prava, sociologije, pedagogije, psihologije. Unutar pojedinih programa psihološka struka zastupljena je različitim brojem psihologa, od asistenata do redovitih profesora u trajnom zvanju. Tijekom povijesti Fakulteta na mjestu dekana bili su u više mandata psiholozi: Vojislav Kovačević, Milko Mejovšek, Ljiljana Igrić, Snježana Sekušak Galešev. Samo su dva profesora na Fakultetu dobila titule profesora emeritusa i oba su psiholozi: Milko Mejovšek i Marta Ljubešić. Svaki nastavni program sadrži velik broj psiholoških kolegija, od općih, koji sadrže generalna znanja i temelj su obrazovanja budućih stručnjaka, do specifičnih, s obzirom na područje u kojem se budući stručnjaci žele obrazovati. Osim u nastavnoj djelatnosti, psiholozi su zastupljeni u stručnom radu unutar Nastavno-kliničkog centra ERFa. On obuhvaća dijagnostiku, savjetovanje i tretman, a obavljaju ga, uz ostale, i psiholozi vezano uz završene dodatne edukacije. Fakultet paralelno razvija i znanstvenu djelatnost. Psiholozi su nositelji kako kreiranja tako i provedbe cjelokupne metodologije i istraživanja. Trenutačno živimo opterećeni brojnim izazovima u brizi za mentalno zdravlje kako djece i mladih tako i odraslih, a psiholozi će svojim znanjima i razvojem psihološke znanosti i prakse svakako biti trajni izvor spoznaja i činjenica koje će naći svoju primjenu unutar takvih izazova.
PROF. DR. İHSAN ERDOĞAN
Authors: Erdoğan İhsan
Published: December 2024

1954 yılında İçel’in (Mersin) Erdemli ilçesinin Aslanlı köyünde doğdu. 1968 yılında Keçiören Çevre Sağlığı Koleji adıyla açılan okulda okudu ve 1972 yılının Temmuz ayında mezun oldu. Mezuniyet sonrası 5 Eylül 1972’de Ankara’da Sağlık ve Sosyal Yardım Bakanlığı’na bağlı Hıfzıssıhha Okulunda Çevre Sağlığı Teknisyeni olarak Devlet memurluğu görevine başladı. Ankara Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesine 1973 yılının son haftasında kaydoldu. Fakülteden 1978 yılında Haziran ayında mezun oldu. Jürinin Prof. Dr. Naci Kınacıoğlu, Prof. Dr. İhsan Tarakçıoğlu ve Prof. Dr. Turgut Önen’den oluştuğu sınavda başarılı bulunarak Ankara İktisadi ve Ticari İlimler Akademisi bünyesinde akademisyenliğe adımını attı. Sonrasında Ankara İktisadi Ticari İlimler Akademisi, Yönetim Bilimleri Fakültesi Hukuk Bilimleri Alanında doktora programına kaydoldu. Göreve devam ettiği dönemde Ankara İktisadi ve Ticari İlimler Akademisi yeni kurulan Gazi Üniversitesi’nin İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi’ne dönüştürüldü. Gazi Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü’nde 1 Temmuz 1985’te savunmasını yaparak doktor unvanını aldı. 1986 yılında yardımcı doçent olarak başladığı Selçuk Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi’ne 1991 Ekim ayında girdiği doçentlik sınavında başarılı olarak Medeni Hukuk Doçenti olarak atandı. 1987 yılında dokuz ay süreyle Avusturya hükümet bursu kapsamında Viyana Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi'nde misafir araştırmacı olarak bulundu. Gazi Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi’nin kuruluşuyla birlikte 1994 yılından itibaren buraya geçiş yaptı. 2000 yılında Medeni Hukuk alanında Profesör oldu. 2020 yılında emekli olana kadar bulunduğu Gazi Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi’nde dekanlık da dâhil birçok önemli görevde bulundu. Emekli olduktan sonra Başkent Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi’ne geldi ve burada yaklaşık bir yıl sonra dekanlık görevi başladı.
TWO NEW GENERA AND TWO NEW SPECIES OF PYGMEPHORIDAE (ACARI: HETEROSTIGMATA), REDIAGNOSIS OF THE GENERA DIROPTES AND SEVASTIANOVELLA, AND A REDESCRIPTION
Authors: Khaustov Alexander A. , Salavatulin Vladimir M. , Khaustov Vladimir A. , Mashkov Kirill A.
Published: December 2024

Two new monotypic genera are described: Pseudositeroptes trachi gen. and sp. n. and Neodiroptes sibiriensis gen. and sp. n. (Acari: Prostigmata: Pygmephoridae), collected under the thin bark of a rotting birch twig lying on the ground in Western Siberia, Russia. A female of Sevastianovella lacidus (Livshits, Mitrofanov and Sharonov) is redescribed based on the type material and a specimen from Western Siberia. The genera Sevastianovella Livshits, Mitrofanov and Sharonov and Diroptes Kaliszewski are rediagnosed. Species Diroptes bohemicus (Mahunka, 1967) comb. n., D. albidus (Livshits et al., 1988) comb. n., D. digitariae (Flechtmann, 1971) comb. n., D. spinisetus (Livshits et al., 1988) comb. n. and D. tauricus (Khaustov and Khaustov, 2022) comb. n. are removed from Sevastianovella. A key to the genera of Pygmephoridae with a 5-segmented leg I in females is provided.
Active derivational processes in the field of univerbation in scientific and media discourse
Authors: Batulina Anna V.
Published: December 2024

This article presents the results of a multidimensional analysis of productive types of univerbation in scientific and media discourse. Analyzing various perspectives on the univerbation phenomenon, the author explains univerbation as a process of forming a one-word nomination based on a stable phrase or combination with an adjacent analyte adjective, in which an attributive or substantive component bearing the main semantic load becomes the formal representative of the motivating one. Both the motivating phrase as a whole and one of the phrases included in the generating database can have semantic integrity in the univerbation. Based on the quantitative analysis of the use of neological univerbs, the results show that in media speech, in a group of meaningfully equivalent suffixal and coderivate univerbs formed by zero suffixation, there is a gradual withdrawal from the use of derivatives with a materially pronounced suffix. Having analyzed contexts of using univerbs in the media, Internet communication, and academic speech, the authos has described the word-formation structure of neological univerbs, models of motivating phrases, and productive formants. The tendency to increase productivity in the analyzed types of discourse of the univerbs with a zero suffix is revealed.
Semantics and grammar of abstract nouns in modern speech
Authors: Melnikova Ekaterina M.
Published: December 2024

The article considers the semantic and grammatical properties of some abstract nouns in modern speech, representing the sphere of IT, business, social, and political life, paying attention to the cases of metaphorical and metonymic meaning transfer. Metaphorical transfer is studies on the example of the nouns aktsiya (share), animatsiya (animation), allergiya (allergy), and ambitsiya (ambition). Having analyzed the representation of these units in dictionaries, the authors have revealed a tendency to lower the stylistic status of the word: if accompanied by the marks arch., of., spec., inform., med., its literal meaning is neutralized in the new meaning. The processes of neutralizing an abstract noun may be accompanied by the identification of an evaluative (usually pejorative) component in its meaning. The analysis of metonymic meaning transfer refers to such nouns as vlozhenie (attachment), reaktsiya (reaction), reshenie (decision), vyzov (challenge), biznes (business), aktivnost (activity), based on narrowing of an abstract concept. The contexts representing changes in the grammatical properties of the new lexical-semantic variant have been identified — they are the emergence of plural forms and the expansion of the compatibility properties of a linguistic unit. The spread of new word usages in journalistic speech and colloquial speech of Internet communication reflects the general tendencies of determinologization and expressiveness of modern speech; additionally, this spread reveals the potential of the language system in relation to the class of abstract nouns.
The Star of the Morning Dawn by E. D. Aypin: from novella to novel
Authors: Stepanova Yuliya V. , Komarov Sergey A.
Published: December 2024

This article examines the transformation of the novella The Star of the Morning Dawn into the novel Khanty, or the Star of the Morning Dawn by the Russian-speaking Khanty writer E. D. Aypin, and it identifies the mechanisms of genre transition in the mind of a traditionalist prose writer. The Khanty author chooses this novella for transformation, since the plot of the journey — around which the novella is built — is one of the main models for constructing a novel within traditionalist poetics. Aypin branches the chronotope of the novella’s main storyline using the main character meetings with his relatives and acquaintances, his memories of his past and his family’s past, as well as appeals to the future. The novelist uses the cumulative principle of plotting parts to connect different temporal events in the ramifications of the novel”s main storyline. The joints of these events are held together by certain “transition points” (fixing attention on an object, geographical location, footprints, animals, a person, and their appearance). Aypin expands the chronotope by introducing into the text folklore discourse, which scales the space in a vertical plane and gives time the properties of static, cyclicity. Fixing geographical locations during the main character’s trip in the novel enlarges the boundaries of space. This genre transformation clarifies the specifics of the novel genre construction in E. D. Aypin’s prose.
Foreign direct investment between Russia and CIS countries amidst uncertainty
Authors: Yukhtanova Yuliya A. , Belyaeva Sofya E. , Bogdanenko Anna A.
Published: December 2024

Foreign investment is an effective instrument of interaction between countries, as it promotes the development of foreign economic relations between them and the strengthening of mutual trust. Amidst instability, global and local crises, the ties between different countries strengthen or weaken, the directions of inflow and outflow of foreign capital change. It is assumed that the partial reorientation of Russian capital from the West to the South-East opens up new opportunities for strengthening integration cooperation within the CIS, including in the form of mutual foreign direct investment (FDI). The main objective of the study is to analyze the nature of interaction between the Russian Federation and the CIS countries in the form of mutual FDI in 2012–2022, including the times of uncertainty: the local crisis of 2014 (sanctions against the Russian Federation), the global crisis of 2020–2021 (COVID 2019) in the context of integration opportunities. The authors analyze statistical data of the World Bank, statistics of the external sector of the Bank of Russia on mutual FDI of the Russian Federation, using structural-dynamic statistical analysis, the method of cartography. Russia demonstrates different nature of investment interaction and integration with individual CIS countries. The local crisis of 2014 was a turning point in the positive change in the volume of FDI from the CIS countries into the Russian economy, yet during the following years there is no mutually agreed expansion of the scale of cooperation, except for Russia–Kazakhstan. The authors’ assumption of the global world crisis impact on mutual inflows and outflows of capital between Russia and CIS countries as mutual direct investment was not confirmed. The results help in identifying opportunities for further integration of Russia with the CIS countries and elimination of barriers and restrictions to strengthen and develop investment cooperation in the future.
La etica del otro en Levinas como medio para el desarrollo del pensamiento político
Authors: Canales Luis
Published: December 2024

Este artículo examina el pensamiento político de Emmanuel Levinas a través de su ética del rostro y su relación con el concepto de alienación desarrollado por Guy Debord. Se analiza cómo la alienación, lejos de ser únicamente un estado de pérdida, se convierte en un medio para el descubrimiento ético del yo y la apertura hacia el otro. Desde este enfoque, se establece un vínculo entre la ética levinasiana y las críticas de Debord al capitalismo y la deshumanización, integrando el contexto histórico compartido por ambos. El estudio concluye que la ética de Levinas no solo constituye una respuesta individual, sino también una propuesta para la transformación social y política basada en la alteridad. Este trabajo aporta una perspectiva novedosa al conectar a ambos autores en torno a la responsabilidad y la justicia social.
Unique Taxonomy and Review of New Age Smart Home IoT Forensics Tools
Authors: Kaushik Keshav , Bhardwaj Akashdeep , Dahiya Susheela
Published: December 2024

Background:

In the field of digital forensics, the proliferation of Internet of Things
(IoT) devices within intelligent residences has presented both new opportunities and challenges.
Every gadget, including smart thermostats, security cameras, lighting controls, and even
washing machines or refrigerators is equipped by these installers in the range of gadgets offered
by manufacturers.

Methods:

This research conducts a comprehensive investigation and classification of contemporary
forensic tools designed for IoT devices in smart homes, highlighting their characteristics,
methods of data collection, types of target devices, analytical methodologies, practical applications,
and capabilities for integration. This generally involves a comparison of different
forensic products or solutions and evaluation on various criteria such as cost, supportability,
maintainable architecture-designs (integration), speedy acquisition speed/performance effectiveness
without compromising quality, ease-of-use, and consistency. Results: A Comparative
Analysis with Detailed Tables & Radar Charts Identifying the detailed pros and cons of each
tool, our findings help forensic professionals understand when to use them for effective decisions.
The results show that XRY and UFED by Cellebrite both scored 5/5 in each criterion,
showing the best performance in mobile device forensics. Wireshark and tcpdump also have
high rates for the accuracy and reliability criteria, with results of 5/5, and are therefore also
highly recommended in the area of analysis of network traffic. Magnet AXIOM and NetworkMiner
graded evenly well, with a usability rating of four out of five and an integration
mark of 4 out of five, which diversified them for computer and mobile forensics. Splunk and
ELK Stack scored topping the scalability category, with each scoring out of five, which further
confirmed the analysis of logs well for large data sets. These numerical results further underline
that the choice of the tool depends on specific forensic requirements.

Conclusion:

The authors examine future IoT forensics in smart homes which highlights the
necessity of devices working with each other through a standard and sophisticated analysis to
deal with dynamic complexity development within this field.
The Association Between COVID-19 Vaccination Among Pregnant Women and Neonatal Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Darvishi Mohammad , Nouri Majid , Arzani Mehdi , Hejrypour Seyyed Ziya , Rafsanjani Seyed Mahmoud Reza Hashemi
Published: December 2024

Background and Aim:

Limited data exist regarding the safety of COVID-19 vaccines
during pregnancy. Despite some studies supporting vaccine safety and efficacy in pregnant women,
hesitancy persists. Hence, this study aims to evaluate vaccination effects on pregnancy and neonatal
outcomes in vaccinated pregnant women compared to unvaccinated controls.

Methods:

We conducted a comprehensive literature search in databases including PubMed, Web of
Science, and Scopus without any time restrictions up to September 2023. We used specific Medical
Subject Headings (MeSH) terms and keywords related to COVID-19, pregnancy, neonatal outcomes,
and vaccination. Studies without control groups, lacking neonatal outcome data, or not in English
were excluded. Data on preterm births, small for gestational age, NICU admissions, low APGAR
scores, and low birth weights were extracted and analyzed using statistical methods to pool odds
ratios and assess heterogeneity and publication bias.

Results:

Finally, 27 studies were included in our final analysis. Vaccinated mothers exhibited a lower
prevalence of preterm birth, with a pooled OR of 0.78 (95% CI: 0.70, 0.87, p-value < 0.01). No
significant difference was found in the prevalence of SGA between the two groups, with a pooled
OR of 0.99 (95% CI: 0.92, 1.07, p-value = 0.77). There was no significant difference in NICU admissions
between the two groups, with a pooled OR of 0.89 (95% CI: 0.60, 1.32, p-value = 0.57).
Conversely, unvaccinated mothers had a significantly higher prevalence of low 5-minute APGAR
scores, with a pooled OR of 0.84 (95% CI: 0.72, 0.98, p-value = 0.02), and low birth weight, with a
pooled OR of 0.83 (95% CI: 0.70, 0.97, p-value = 0.02).

Conclusion:

Our results demonstrated a significant decrease in the odds ratio of preterm birth, low
birth weight, and low APGAR scores among those who received COVID-19 vaccination. However,
we did not find a significant link between COVID-19 vaccination and the risk of NICU admission or
the SGA.
Landscape of Host Genetic Factors Correlating with SARS-CoV
Authors: Hussain Firasat , Ali Hamid , Khan Hayat , Siddique Ateeqah , Nousheen Tehmeena , Khan Inam Ullah , Younas Umair , Aqib Amjad Islam , Alam Mukhtar , Ullah Hidayat , Li Wen-Jun
Published: December 2024

The host’s wide range of genetic variation plays an essential role in
determining the susceptibility, severity, and overall pathological conditions of
coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) following infection with severe acute respiratory
syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV, is a
zoonotic disease that has affected humans after crossing boundaries. Emerging viral
infections typically result from the host when a virus transfers from the very first host
into a new species. There is substantial diversity in illness progress among patients
infected with SARS-CoV-2. Many do not show any manifestations, while others
progress to acquire COVID-19; nonetheless, the intensity of COVID-19 symptoms
substantially ranges among people. Host factors such as age, gender, geographical
region, diseases, co-morbidities, and various host genetic factors predispose
susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Individuals who possess certain variations of
genes directly implicated in viral infection (e.g., ACE2, TMPRSS2) or who have
differential expression of those genes may be more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2. These alterations might account for the wide variety of symptoms and severity of COVID-1-
-related SICKNESS in various people. Because the behavior of the infectious agent
varies so much across strains, the impacts of individual variation are best evident when
the same strain of an organism infects previously unexposed people simultaneously. An
increase in genetic diversity in host sensitivity to pathogenic agents has been related to
the development of major-effect resistance polymorphisms among populations.
Hosts Genetic Diversity of MERS-CoV
Authors: Siddique Faisal , Alghamdi Etab Saleh , Abbas Asghar , Saeed Muhammad , Rahim Kashif , Javaid Asif , Hussain Firasat
Published: December 2024

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a potentially
fatal disease that can be passed from animals to humans. It was first discovered in
numerous Arab countries in 2012, including Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Over 2500
people have been impacted by this illness worldwide, with 850 confirmed deaths from
27 nations. Humans, camels, sheep, goats, bats, pigs, rabbits, bovines, horses, and
alpacas have all been infected with MERS-CoV worldwide. MERS-CoV keeps a 32 kb
positive-sense RNA genome with at least six pathogenic components, including
ORF1ab, membrane, envelope, spike, and nucleocapsid. The spike protein promotes
virus entrance across the host cell membrane. To initiate the disease, host proteolytic
enzymes must separate the MERS-CoV spike protein into two components, S1 and S2.
The spike protein receptor-binding domain (RBD) binds to host cell receptors such as
dipeptidyl peptidase 4, sialic acid, GRP78, and CEACAM5, which are found on the
host cell membrane surface. There is little information available about MERS-CoV
infection host genetic diversity. This chapter emphasizes the importance of data related
to historical background, host characteristics, the molecular diversity of MERS-CoV
host cell entry receptors, and the genetic diversity of MERS-CoVs in bat, human,
camel, and civet hosts. These findings will help us better understand the host genetic
diversity of MERS-CoV infection.
Evaluation of the planning and control process of offshore oil and gas platform projects at the engineering stage with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) approach, 6th and 7th editions to improve time performance
Authors: Dhevy Retno Ajeng Paramitha , Latief Yusuf
Published: December 2024

The oil and gas exploration process continues to be carried out in order to achieve the oil and gas production target. However, offshore oil and gas platform projects are often found to experience delays in completion. Therefore, a comprehensive evaluation of the project planning and control process is needed to improve project time performance, so that it can be completed according to target effectively and efficiently. This study focuses on the evaluation of offshore oil and gas platform project planning and control at the engineering stage using the approach in PMBOK Editions 6 and 7. This approach aims to identify the main activities in planning and control and evaluate the suitability of the process with the PMBOK guidelines. In addition, it is also to identify the dominant risk factors that affect project time performance. This study was conducted using a case study approach and qualitative analysis using secondary data from various literature and documents related to the project. This evaluation is expected to provide insight into the gap between theory and practice in the field and produce strategic recommendations to improve the effectiveness of offshore oil and gas platform project management.
Regeneration of hilly-mountainous oak forests in Serbia – past experiences and future perspectives
Authors: Kanjevac Branko , Ljubičić Janko , Kerkez Janković Ivona , Mijatović Ljubica , Devetaković Jovana
Published: December 2024

The regeneration of oak forests in the hilly and mountainous areas is one of the most serious and complex problems forestry practitioners face in Serbia. The success of regeneration depends on the individual or combined (often synergistic) influence of numerous biotic, abiotic, and management factors. While there is significant knowledge and experience about this process in practice so far, there is still great uncertainty regarding its proper execution and control over the influencing factors. The paper critically evaluated the available literature and current experiences from practice through a questionnaire. A comprehensive literature search was conducted, taking into consideration various databases and search engines, mostly composed of peer-reviewed publications from ISI-listed journals. A total of 187 papers were included in the base. Aiming to better understand the current state and the main problems in the regeneration of hilly-mountainous oak forests in Serbia, surveys were performed among forest practitioners. Based on this, the paper synthesized the current knowledge and addressed future perspectives in hilly-mountainous oaks management. More specifically, the factors that dominantly influence the regeneration process, their modes of action, behavior in the case of modifications, as well as the possibilities of their interaction are defined. The success of regeneration is determined by canopy openness, microclimatic conditions, presence of competitive vegetation, initial number of seedlings, and seedling growth and health, as revealed in the literature. The proposed methods for more successful regeneration and restoration of oak forests, include producing high-quality seedlings, using advanced weeding methods, developing a specific strategy for restoring native oak forests, assessing genetic resources and long-term monitoring. Overall conclusion of the conducted literature analysis is that there is a great need for conducting further long-term research on improving the regeneration systems in hilly-mountainous oak forests in Serbia.
Single-Integrated Data/ SID Sebagai Solusi Sistem Perencanaan
Authors:   Studi pada Balai Besar Pemerintahan Desa Di Malang, Budi Pramono Saputro
Published: December 2024

Perencanaan merupakan salah satu proses dan kegiatan penting pada sebuah lembaga atau instansi khususnya lembaga pemerintah. Saat ini, pemerintah Indonesia memandatkan kepada lembaga untuk memaksimalkan peran tenaga perencana (atau disebut sebagai Jabatan Fungsional Perencana) sebagai actor utama yang dibekali dengan kemampuan dan kapasitas untuk merencanakan kegiatan di lembaga. Namun, pada prakteknya hal ini tidaklah mudah. Dokumen perencanaan adalah dokumen yang lebih merupakan hasil proses politik, debat dan penilaian subjektif dari pada sebuah dokumen yang berbasis pada data dan kajian ilmiah (evidence-based policy). Dampaknya adalah banyaknya kegiatan yang tidak bias dilaksanakan dengan berbagaipertimbangan teknis. Hal ini bias dikurangi dengan pengembangan Single-Integrated Data/ SID sebagai sebuah mekanisme dan aplikasi praktis yang mengawal proses penyusunan perencanaan dengan basis data ilmiah, informasi relevant dan proyeksi perencanaan masa depan. Tenaga perencana menjadi pelaksana kunci dalam SID sehingga dokumen perencanaan yang dihasilkan bias bersifat visioner, efektif dan efisien.

Kata kunci: tenaga perencana, evidence-based policy, SID
Social Media and Gen Z's Mental Well-Being: Impact of Excessive Usage on Anxiety, Stress, and Depression Levels Analysis
Authors: Sao Ruchi , Chandak Shravan , Barhate Bhagyashree , Mondal Sourav
Published: December 2024

Generation Z’s unprecedented access to social media, facilitated by their lifelong exposure to technology, has raised concerns about its impact on mental health. Despite evidence indicating that excessive social media use can negatively affect mental well-being, limited research specifically addresses Gen Z, the true digital natives. This study contributes to this discourse by examining the effects of high social media usage on the mental health of Gen Z, the newest generation in the workforce. While previous research has explored the impact of excessive social networking site (SNS) use on mental health, it often lacks generational specificity. This study employs the DASS-21 survey instrument to assess the impact of social media on depression, anxiety, and stress among Gen Z. Problematic social media usage is measured using the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS), an adaptation of the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS). The sample includes social media users who participated either through in-person interactions or online surveys. Correlation analysis identifies the relationship between social media usage and mental health outcomes, while Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) elucidates the connections between variables influencing social media usage and mental well-being. Findings suggest that excessive social media use may negatively impact mental health, particularly among vulnerable Gen Z populations.
Are dating app algorithms making men lonely and does this present a public health concern? (Preprint)
Authors: Balki Eric
Published: December 2024

UNSTRUCTURED

Not Applicable
Burdens and Hopes in Twilight Years: A Qualitative Exploration of Attempted Suicide among the Older Adults from West China (Preprint)
Authors: Sunzi Kejimu , Luo Hui , Li Yadi , Zhou Xin
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

Suicide among older adults is a significant global public health issue. While risk factors for suicide in this demographic are typically identified using quantitative research methods, our understanding of the subjective experiences and internal emotions underlying suicidal behaviors in older adults remains substantially limited.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to explore the lived experiences, perceptions, and contextual factors contributing to attempted suicide among older adults in West China.

METHODS

Between June and December 2022, we recruited older adults from West China communities using purposive and snowball sampling. Informational saturation determined the final sample size of 15 participants. Semi-structured, face-to-face interviews lasting 33–45 minutes were conducted, focusing on their suicide attempt experiences. Data were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using Colaizzi’s 7-step method to extract and organize themes.

RESULTS

We identified a framework of three themes and eight sub-themes describing the experiences of older adults who attempted suicide.
• Living under Shadows: Includes "Poverty's Grip," "Emotional Over Physical Pain," and "Family's Coldness."
• Societal Challenges: Encompasses "Unfriendly Surroundings," "Unbearable Illness," and "Solitary Existence."
• Life’s Continuation: Features "Right to End Life" and "Resuming Normality."

CONCLUSIONS

This study illuminates the psychological states and life perspectives of older adults after suicide attempts. Insights can guide community managers and healthcare professionals in designing targeted interventions and management strategies for this vulnerable population.

CLINICALTRIAL

Not Applicable.
Validating the efficacy of a digital therapeutic for insomnia with a decentralized clinical trial (Preprint)
Authors: Park Kyung Mee , Lee Suonaa , Lee Yujin , Moon Daa Un , Lee Eun
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia has proven to be an effective treatment; however, its accessibility is limited. To address this issue, digital therapeutics for insomnia (DTx-Is) have emerged as a potential solution to enhance access.

OBJECTIVE

We opted to conduct a decentralized clinical trial (DCT) to minimize the necessity for participants to attend in-person hospital visits, aiming to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a DTx-I, “WELT-I,” and assess the feasibility and utility of DCTs for validating DTx-Is.

METHODS

A double-blind, sham-controlled randomized DCT was conducted with 68 participants who met the diagnostic criteria for insomnia (n=33 in the WELT-I group, n=35 in the control group). Sleep metrics and self-reported psychiatric questionnaires, including Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep (DBAS-16), were measured over 7 weeks. Except for one on-site visit for gathering written consent, all trial procedures were conducted remotely. The primary outcome was sleep efficiency. To assess the utility of DCTs, the retention rate, participants’ satisfaction, and time to reach the recruitment goal were evaluated.

RESULTS

WELT-I significantly improved sleep efficiency (least-squares difference=8.28, p-value=0.04) and DBAS-16 scores (least-squares difference=−1.03, p-value=0.01) compared with the sham app. Recruitment was completed within 73 days, and WELT-I achieved a retention rate of 82.14% and a mean satisfaction score of 7.21 out of 10.

CONCLUSIONS

WELT-I demonstrated significant therapeutic efficacy in improving sleep efficiency. The DCT approach enabled rapid recruitment, high retention, and strong participant satisfaction, highlighting its potential as a scalable and efficient method for validating DTx-Is.
Application of Artificial Intelligence Telephone-based Follow-up in Post-marketing Surveillance of the Adverse Events Elicited by Vaccines：Usability Study (Preprint)
Authors: 廖 梦凡 , Zhong Liling , Liu Xudong , Gong Yajie , Wu Zhiquan , Liu Ying , Zhang Zeyuan , Zhang Jikai , Chen Qingsong
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

Conducting follow - ups on vaccinated patients through artificial - intelligence - based telephone calls provides an innovative method for the active monitoring of vaccine adverse events (AEs) .

OBJECTIVE

Investigate the application effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) telephony in collecting adverse events (AEs) data in children after vaccination.

METHODS

The study cohort comprised individuals who received influenza, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis/pentavalent vaccines (including acellular pertussis components), and varicella vaccines at community health centers from 1 August to 31 December 2023. Baseline data were collected, and follow-up calls were made using an AI telephone 7 and 28 days after vaccination to understand the AEs after vaccination.

RESULTS

A total of 1976 vaccine recipients participated in the study, and 2045 doses of vaccines were administered. The average age of participants was 2.17 (range, 1.00–4.58) years. A total of 4090 AI telephone follow-ups were collected (2045 follow-ups on days 7 and 28, respectively). The success rate, response rate, and information collection completeness rate of day-7 telephone calls were 65.67%, 95.38%, and 89.80%, respectively; those of day 28 were 56.43%, 96.79%, and 85.18%, respectively. On day 28 of follow-up, the call success rate and response rate in Xinshi Community Health Center were higher than those in Jun'an Community Health Center (P < 0.05), and the call success rate and response rate among the guardians of vaccine recipients aged 7 months to 2 years were significantly higher (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONS

We demonstrated the efficiency and accuracy of the AI telephone-based active monitoring of AEs after vaccination. This methodology could be used for post-marketing surveillance of the AEs elicited by vaccines.