bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efektivitas Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran Inquiry Pada Materi Teorema Phytagoras Terhadap Siswa SMPN 2 Sungai Penuh
Authors: Hatria Jihan Dwi , Vrasetya Arshinta , Yulia Putri
Published: February 2025

This research aims to determine the role of guided inquiry in studentsâ€™ conceptual understanding in learning the Pythagorean Theorem, through a Student Activity Sheet based on the guided inquiry learning model. This research used a qualitative descriptive research method, which was carried out in class VIII F of SMP Negeri 2 Sungai Full. The data collection techniques used are documentation, observation and written tests. The data obtained in this research was analyzed using data triangulation techniques. The research results show That Guided Inquiry plays a role in helping students to understand the concept of the Pythagorean theorem formula, through several learning stages. In learning that uses guided inquiry, students are guided in a structured manner to understand the Pythagorean theorem formula By finding it yourself and being facilitated by the teacher. In addition, student learning results show that the average score obtained is above the Minimum Completeness Criteria score for mathematics subjects of 65.
User Acceptance of 2D Embryology Animation: Early Embryogenesis Made Easy
Authors: Hui Yin Chin , Jaysri Faris Hazreen , Wan Mohamed Zuri Wan Nur Syaziyah , Nasharuddin Nurul Amelina , Mohd Nor Nurul Huda , Sa’at Azmah , Hod Rafidah , Mohd Nazan Ahmad Iqmer Nashriq , Mohamad Asri Siti Fadziyah , Abas Razif
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Embryology, the study of embryo and foetal development, is essential in medical education but often lacks consistent instructional resources. Embryology education in medical institutions primarily relies on traditional lectures, presenting inconsistencies in content depth and duration. To address these limitations, multimedia integration, particularly 2D animations, has been introduced to enhance understanding and retention of embryological concepts. This study aimed to assess medical students’ perceptions of a 2D embryology animation depicting early embryogenesis through a user acceptance test. Materials and methods: A group of 20 Year 2 medical students underwent this assessment, evaluating usability, learnability, memorability, understanding, and motivation via a Likertscale questionnaire. A descriptive analysis of mean and standard deviation was conducted using SPSS software. Results: Results revealed positive perceptions across genders and ethnicities in usability, learnability, memorability, understanding, and motivation, emphasizing the animation’s effectiveness in engaging learners. However, disparities emerged among demographic groups, suggesting a need for tailored approaches to optimise digital learning experiences. Limitations included the small sample size and focus on a specific embryonic stage, urging further studies with broader participant pools and diverse educational stages for improved generalizability. Conclusion: Our findings underscore the significance of multimedia in medical education and advocate for further refinement of such approaches to foster inclusive and effective learning environments.
Phenotype Classification and Risk Factors of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Among Infertility Patients Treated at Subfertility Clinic, National Population and Family Development Board Malaysia
Authors: Abd Aziz Noor Azreena , Budin Siti Balkis , Mohd Yussof Mohd Azizuddin , Rajab Nor Fadilah , Taib Izatus Shima
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder with rising incidence in Malaysia. The phenotype of PCOS is based on patients’ clinical and biochemical characteristics. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the phenotype classification and the main risk factor for PCOS in women attending infertility treatment at the Subfertility Clinic, National Population and Family Development Board (NPFDB). Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among women undergoing infertility treatment at the Subfertility Clinic of NPFDB from January 2018 to December 2019. The women underwent physical examination, had their menstrual history recorded, and were diagnosed with PCOS based on Rotterdam criteria. Meanwhile, blood was taken for lipid, glucose and reproductive hormone analysis. Results: A total of 84 women who attended for infertility treatment were diagnosed with PCOS. The findings showed that the majority of PCOS women were diagnosed with PCOS phenotype D. PCOS women exhibited notable characteristics, including significantly increased body mass index (BMI), increased blood pressure, menstrual irregularities, polycystic ovaries and hirsutism. Elevated levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone were observed in PCOS women, while follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and progesterone levels were significantly diminished. Moreover, PCOS women manifested lower levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and increased 2-hour postprandial glucose levels compared to the control group. Interestingly, progesterone levels showed a statistically significant relationship with PCOS, whereby high progesterone levels decrease the risk of PCOS development (odds ratio [OR], 0.793; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.638–0.987, p<0.05). Conclusion: PCOS women who came for infertility treatment in Subfertility Clinic, NPFDB were predominantly phenotype D, had low progesterone levels and presented anovulation problems with polycystic ovaries, and these characteristics are risk factors for PCOS.
Could Renin-angiotensin System Inhibitors Reduce Fibrosis in Rheumatic Heart Disease by Inhibiting Soluble Suppression of Tumorigenicity 2 (sST2)?: Systematic Review
Authors: Mahendra Dimas Adjie Yuda , Saputra Rada Citra , Pinakesty Angiesta , Mahmuda Iin Novita Nurhidayati
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Fibrosis and valvular thickening are clinical signs of rheumatic heart disease (RHD), which can cause significant hemodynamic disturbances. Fibrogenesis is associated with immune processes, there is a sensitive biomarker of cardiac fibrosis called soluble suppression of tumorigenicity 2 (sST2). Soluble ST2 is affected by angiotensin II and cardiomyocyte stretch. It is hypothesised that inhibiting the angiotensin II pathway can reduce cardiac fibrosis through sST2 inhibition by renin-angiotensin system inhibitors, but clinical trials in the RHD population are limited. Thus, this study will systematically review other heart disease populations with a fibrogenesis process similar to RHD. Materials and methods: We conducted a data search on online databases: PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. Data screening and selection process using PRISMA flowchart. We assessed the quality of articles using the GRADE method. Results: 770 articles were obtained and 8 of them were relevant. The use of sacubitril/ valsartan compared to valsartan or enalapril was shown to significantly reduce sST2 levels at the end of the study (p< 0.05) and improved the risk of morbidity, mortality, hospitalisation, and echocardiographic outcomes. Objective parameters that showed sST2 reduction indirectly reduced cardiac fibrosis were decreased left ventricular end-diastolic volume index (p= 0.02), left ventricular end-systolic volume index (p= 0.045), left atrial volume index (p< 0.001), and mitral E/e′ ratio (p= 0.001). Conclusion: Although this study did not directly utilize the RHD patient population, therapy using renin-angiotensin system inhibitors may reduce the incidence of cardiac fibrosis through the sST2 inhibition pathway in conditions with similar pathogenesis.
Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Acanthus ilicifolius: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Zakaria Nor Hafizah , Ibrahim Maizatul Akma , Abdul Majid Fadzilah Adibah , Hashim Fatimah , Tuan Johari Syed Ahmad Tajudin , Mohd Hasali Nor Hazwani
Published: February 2025

Acanthus ilicifolius (family Acanthaceae) is a well-known mangrove plant that is commonly found in India, Australia, and Southeast Asia countries. In this review, this plant is discussed to provide a comprehensive database on its ethnobotanical aspects, as well as phytochemicals, and pharmacological activities. The findings summarised that A. ilicifolius contains mainly flavonoids, alkaloids, and various glycosides. The phytochemicals isolated from the plant have been scientifically proven to possess medicinal properties such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-acne, anti-helminthic, anti-allergic, and anti-asthmatic properties. This study provides comprehensive and updated data on the phytoconstituents and pharmacological activities of A. ilicifolius’s from various research. This information is important for future research exploration on the plant especially in the investigation of the efficacy and safety of the plant’s compounds toward the application in treating diseases.
Techniques of Direct Composite Build Ups in Managing Tooth Wear Cases: A Narrative Review
Authors: Lim Ghee Seong , Lee Wei May , Foo Kent Room
Published: February 2025

Tooth wear or non-carious tooth surface loss is commonly seen in daily dental practices. This is particularly eminent with the increase of dental care awareness in an aging population who retain more of their dentition into their golden years. With the paradigm shift to adhesive dentistry, composite resin build up has shown to be one of the most predictable and minimally invasive procedure in restoring the function and aesthetic of patient’s dentition. The present article reviews various techniques of additive direct composite build up, aiming to provide dental practitioners with an overview of the clinical steps in managing tooth wear.
Bovine Pericardium Scaffold as a Critical Tool for Cardiac Surgery with Mesenchymal Stem Cell Seeding : A Narrative Review
Authors: Soebroto Heroe , Mahyudin Ferdiansyah , Mastutik Gondo , Nugraha Ahmad Fiko , Rahman Aditya , Utama Rezandi Giga , Johan Abu Rizal Dwikatmono , Hariftyani Arisvia Sukma , Albab Chabib Fachry
Published: February 2025

This review explores the significance of pericardial dissection in cardiac surgery for managing congenital heart disease (CHD). The procedure often results in intrapericardial adhesion formation, impacting outcomes and increasing hospitalization costs. The focus is on the bovine pericardium (BP) scaffold and its compatibility with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) seeding. Various pericardial substitutes have been utilized to achieve complete closure without inducing rapid cardiac constriction. Successful substitutes must prevent adhesions between the chest wall/lung and pericardium, minimizing the risk of injury during resternotomy. The review emphasizes the promising application of BP scaffolds, particularly when seeded with MSCs, facilitating differentiation into mesothelial cells. Different methodologies are discussed for optimal MSCs seeding in BP scaffolds, suggesting a positive outlook for expanding the use of bovine pericardium in cardiac surgery. The review highlights the extensive use of bovine pericardium as a xenograft in vascular applications, supported by theoretical evidence, with potential for further enhancement through MSC seeding, indicating promising prospects for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine advancements.
A Case of Synchronous Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour
Authors: Mahadi Mahrunissa , Ismail Nur Izreena , Ming Wei Ho , Nazri Muhammed Hakeem , Mohammed Fazarina , Yahya Azyani , Tumian Nor Rafeah
Published: February 2025

The occurrence of gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) synchronous with lymphoma is rare. The diagnosis may be overlooked if the lesion is mistaken for the same primary pathology. We report the case of a 66-year-old man who presented with a swelling of the left parotid gland for six months. Histopathology of the parotid gland revealed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), activated B-cell subtype. Staging positron emission tomography with fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) and computed tomography (PET-CT) revealed a hypermetabolic left intraparotid lesion, a hypermetabolic mass at the lesser curvature of the stomach with enlarged cervical and bilateral inguinal nodes. Given the persistent FDG avidity on interim PET/CT, fine needle aspiration cytology of the gastric mass with endoscopic ultrasound was performed, confirming GIST. In summary, it is important to recognise patterns of discordant response to treatment leading to re-evaluation of the diagnosis. Early diagnosis of both tumours is essential for immediate treatment to improve prognosis. It would be interesting to clarify whether there is a common mechanism between the co-occurrence of GIST and lymphoma.
Severely Displaced Fracture on Pediatric Osteopetrosis Patient: A Case Report
Authors: Yudyanda Dimas Rangga , Martanto Tri Wahyu
Published: February 2025

Osteopetrosis, a rare bone disorder, causes unusually dense bones due to impaired bone resorption by osteoclasts, termed osteosclerosis. Symptoms vary by type and severity, marked by thickened and rigid bones. A 12-year-old boy complained of left thigh pain after falling into a sewer, previously treated for a right thigh fracture with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). ORIF is crucial for managing acute and osteopetrotic fractures, emphasizing screw-plate fixation to prevent drilling into non-medullated bone. The disorder’s bone stiffness complicates surgery, requiring higher drilling pressure and risking necrosis. In summary, managing severely displaced osteopetrotic bone fractures with ORIF yielded satisfactory results. While effective, open reduction and internal fixation require careful consideration of technical challenges and potential complications. Specific surgical strategies can lead to successful outcomes in osteopetrosis patients, emphasizing the importance of increased diagnostic awareness.
Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava Drain Into the Left Atrium: A Rare Cause of Hypoxia in Childhood
Authors: Mohd Kori Anis Munirah
Published: February 2025

Persistent left superior vena cava drain into the left atrium is frequently overlooked since it rarely has a major influence on haemodynamic in children. Therefore, it is frequently asymptomatic and accidentally found during catheterization and imaging modalities. It has the potential to mimic pulmonary disease, especially in individuals who do not have a congenital cardiac anomaly. We report the case of a five-year-old boy who had recurrent pneumonia with persistent hypoxaemia and was discovered to have persistent left superior vena cava into the left atrium by computer tomography pulmonary angiography. Due to the lifetime risk of emboli and bacteraemia from right to left shunting, the left superior vena cava must be terminated either percutaneously or surgically.
No Longer an African Child’s Disease: The First Indonesian Case Report of Adeloye-Odeku Disease, A Rare Anterior Fontanelle Cyst
Authors: Husodo Kharisma Ridho , Suryonurafif Akhmad
Published: February 2025

Adeloye-Odeku disease was initially reported as an African congenital cyst in 1971, but this disease is now been documented worldwide. Adeloye-Odeku disease is classified as a congenital subgaleal inclusion dermoid cyst of the anterior fontanelle region. Mostly, this disease occurs in infants or children. This is the first case report of Adeloye-Odeku disease in Indonesia. The case report of a 5-month girl is presented with a lump that had developed since birth. The characteristic of lump was soft, non-tender, dome-shaped, and positive transillumination results. A computed tomography (CT) scan was carried out, with the result of a subgaleal dermoid inclusion cyst in the anterior fontanelle region. The anterior fontanelle appeared widened without intracranial expansion . Surgical excision of the cyst was performed under general anesthesia successfully. Histopathologic examination showed dermoid cysts without malignancy features. There were no complications reported when the patient attended the follow-up visit at the outpatient clinic. This is consistent with the existing literature on Adeloye-Odeku disease.
Education with Movement and the Personal and Social Responsibility Model
Authors: Dias Teresa , Oliveira Ana Paula , Moreira Beatriz , Real Nuno Corte
Published: February 2025

Based on the theory that underpins Positive Youth Development (PYD) and the concepts proposed by Donald Hellison in the Personal and Social Responsibility Model (PSRM), this study aimed to relate them to the pedagogical principles and objectives postulated by the Education with Movement programme, as a way of contributing to the pedagogical practice developed in public schools in Brasilia with children between the ages of four and ten. Professionals involved in the programme were interviewed using a qualitative approach, specifically documentary analysis and semi-structured interviews, to identify, analyse and bring together the theories that frame their pedagogical interventions in Physical Education classes with those presented by the DPJ and MRPS proposals aimed at developing competencies beyond the school context. The results showed a high number of intersections between the concepts, which, even though they were not explicitly mentioned in the formulation of the national and district documents, initially unknown to physical education professionals, found recognition in the interventions developed in this context. The structure presented by the MRPS stands out as a facilitator of this dynamic process. Finally, the involvement of all the professionals who deal with young children stands out, bringing together in a conscious way theories and practices capable of developing competencies and values for life.
ЗАМАНАУИ БАЛЕТТІҢ МУЗЫКАЛЫҚ НЕГІЗІ ҚАЗАҚ ФОЛЬКЛОРЫ («ЖУСАН» БАЛЕТІ МЫСАЛЫНДА )
Authors: Тани Айсұлу , Нүсіпжанова Бибігүл
Published: February 2025

Аңдатпа. Мақалада қазіргі заманғы мәдениет әртүрлі көркем бағыттардың элементтерін синтездейтін күрделі тірі организм ретінде қарастырылады: jazz-folk, неоклассика, электронды музыка және т.б. ХХІ ғасырда Қазақстанда балет спектакльдерінің музыкалық сүйемелдеуі мен олардың сюжеттік негіздерінің трансформациясы жүріп жатыр. Бұрын спектакльдерге арналған музыка композиторлар тарапынан жазылса, қазіргі таңда музыкалық сүйемелдеудің компилятивтік сипаты байқалады, мұнда хореографтар өз қойылымдарына жеке талғамдарына сүйене отырып музыка таңдайды. Сонымен қатар, сценография да айтарлықтай өзгерістерге ұшырауда. 
Мақаланың мақсаты – қазіргі мәдени өзгерістер контексінде қазақ балетінің эволюциясын зерттеу, мифологиялық образдарды баламалы тұрғыдан түсінуге және оларды заманауи контекске енгізуге назар аудару. Бұл жұмыс Людмила Жуйкова, Әлима Молдахметова, Әнвара Садықова еңбектерінің жалғасы болып табылады, онда мифологиялық образдардың би мен балет спектакльдерінде іске асырылуы қарастырылады.  Зерттеу барысында тарихи, мәдени-ретроспективалық әдістер, сондай-ақ салыстырмалы талдау және мифореставрация әдістері қолданылды.
Зерттеу нәтижесінде балет спектакльдеріндегі негізгі өзгерістердің аспектілері негізделіп, мифологиялық образдардың Әнвара Садықованың шығармашылығына және қазіргі қазақ балетіне әсері көрсетілді. Бұл образдардың қазақ балетін байыта отырып, оны тек көркемдік өзін-өзі білдіру құралы ғана емес, өткен мен қазіргі арасындағы мәдени диалогтың маңызды бөлігіне айналдыратыны талданды.  Бұл жұмыс халықаралық қауымдастыққа қазақ балеті туралы түсінікті кеңейтеді, қазақ балетінің дәстүрлі қазақ мотивтері мен заманауи көркем бағыттарды үйлестіретін мәдени феномен ретіндегі эволюциясына бірегей көзқарас ұсынады. Ол Қазақстан балет өнерінің ғаламдану дәуірінде өз бірегейлігін қалай сақтайтынын көрсетеді.
Musical-historical factors of evolution of organ art of Kazakhstan in 2000-2023
Authors: Nussupova Aizada , Gavrilenko Irina
Published: February 2025

Organ art, which has deep roots in the European cultural tradition, occupies a worthy place in the musical space of Kazakhstan. The article is devoted to the analysis of historical factors that contributed to the development of organ art in the republic. The relevance of the study is conditioned not only by the rarity of such works in the context of the selected region, but also by the continuing interest in the organ heritage as an element of intercultural dialog. It should be emphasized that national organ art is not limited exclusively to performance practice. It also includes the study of organ building, the structure of musical works, and the interaction between the musical traditions of East and West.
The article pays special attention to the identification of regularities and national originality associated with the peculiarities of the development of organ art in Kazakhstan, as well as to the study of the third stage covering the years 2000-2023. It is worth noting that the selected period has exceptional characteristics; hence, the description of the key moments in the evolution of modern domestic organ culture seems important and timely.
The methodological basis of the work was formed by historical, comparative and analytical principles of research, which allow to study in depth the Kazakh organ school, existing musical instruments from the point of view of their structure, as well as the organ repertoire of domestic composers, taking into account the diversity of genres and style canons. The materials of the work will find application in the courses of lectures on the history of Kazakh music, on organ performance, on instrumentology, as well as in the creative activity of performers and composers of Kazakhstan.
The study of three leading vectors, including organ building, composer's creativity and performing practice, allowed to understand more deeply the mechanisms of integration of organ art into the musical culture of Kazakhstan and to reveal the tendencies of its further development in the context of globalization and cultural diversity.
COMPARISON OF EDITING FEATURES IN KAZAKHSTAN AUTHOR'S AND COMMERCIAL CINEMA
Authors: Alzhanov Raiymbek , Mashurova Aida
Published: February 2025

Abstract. The article provides a detailed comparative analysis of approaches to editing in auteur and commercial cinematography in Kazakhstan, focusing on how these differences shape different narrative structures and influence viewer perception. The study revealed that auteur, so-called “slow cinema”, is characterized by a viscous tempo, nonlinearity and associativity, based on which it can be concluded that in auteur cinema, editing serves to create a space for reflection and emotional depth. In commercial cinema, on the contrary, editing with frequent frame changes, rhythm, and linearity of the narrative ensures spectacle, dynamism, and accessibility for the mass audience.
The article demonstrates how editing reflects the philosophical, aesthetic, and commercial objectives of various trends in Kazakhstan’s cinema. The study found that editing is a key element of cinematic language, not only forming the structure of the narrative but also influencing the viewer's emotional perception.
Types of vocal performance in traditional Kazakh music and their implementation in modern stage
Authors: Mukhsiynova Meruyet , Kaisidi Ioannis
Published: February 2025

The relevance of the topic of this study is due to the need to disclose the processes of synthesis of the foundations of traditional Kazakh music and pop vocal creativity in modern conditions. It is based on the importance of comprehending, studying, and preserving the national musical heritage of Kazakhstan, as well as understanding the principles of its modernization, adaptation to new forms. The purpose of the article is to study the phenomenon of interaction of branches of musical, in particular, vocal art, being different in their content and origins. It consists in highlighting the leading categories of each of these industries, the mechanisms of their functioning, and ways of updating, through penetration into new genre areas, performance style, and compositional structures. To achieve it, a set of methods was used. Among them are: culturological; historiographic; systematization method; method of analysis and synthesis; method of comparative characteristics and study of structures. The results of the study made it possible to trace the process of formation, stylistic expansion, and transformation of the stage of Kazakhstan; to realize the importance of national professional music of the oral tradition; to determine the leading components of the mechanisms for the implementation in popular culture of the types of ethnic vocal performance; to highlight them as constituent elements of a large-scale complex and integral system, representing the synthesis of two different areas of musical art. The practical significance of the study is the demand for its materials in such areas as modern pop vocal performance; ethnomusicology; professional music of the oral tradition; musical pedagogy; psychology; sociology; cultural studies; medicine; religious studies; ethics; aesthetics; economy. The data of the article can be applied both in concert and performing, and scientific, pedagogical activities of musicians of various directions and specialities.
INTEGRATION OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE INTO INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CURRICULA
Authors: Nurkusheva Lyazzat , Ashimova Aibota
Published: February 2025

This article explores integrating multidisciplinary approaches into industrial designcurricula, explicitly focusing on using biomimicry, cognitive science, and engineering disciplines. Theaim of this study is to propose an educational model that incorporates these approaches to preparestudents for solving complex design challenges in a rapidly evolving technological environment.The authors analyze the importance of creating an educational paradigm that fosters systemsthinking, adaptability, and self-organization skills in students, which are crucial in rapid technologicaladvancements. The research methodology includes a systematic analysis of curricula, a comparativeanalysis of teaching methods, and an evaluation of student projects. The results indicate thatinterdisciplinary learning can enhance student engagement and improve their preparedness forprofessional practice. Examples of biomimicry implementation illustrate how sustainable design canbecome the basis for creating environmentally responsible solutions. Cognitive approaches allow forthe development of educational trajectories tailored to individual student characteristics. The authorsconclude that implementing these approaches requires flexibility from educational institutions andfurther research to assess their long-term effectiveness more accurately.
Impact of Training and Development on Bank Employees' Performance: A Case Study of Some Selected Banks in Lagos State
Authors: Lucas Olufunke , Johnson Felicia
Published: February 2025

With the rapidly evolving business landscape marked by frequent
technological advancement, training and development of
organization's employee becomes inevitable for employees'
performance and the overall organizations' productivity. The banking system or
financial institutions are largely affected by these technological advancements
and globalization. This study seeks to establish the impact of training and
development on bank employees' performance and organizational productivity.
The study employed a descriptive survey research design. Two (2) research
questions and two (2) research hypotheses were postulated to guide the study. A
sample size of 100 participants was selected using stratified and simple random
sampling techniques. The research instrument used in the study was a structured
questionnaire titled: “questionnaire on the impact of training and development
on bank employees' performance”. Data collected were analysed using both
descriptive and inferential statistics and the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level
of significance. The result shows significant impact of training and development
on bank employees' performance. Furthermore, findings also revealed that there
is a significant impact of training and development on employees' performance
and organizational productivity. Based on these results, the study recommended
that the management of the selected banks should make it a point of duty to
establish a well-structured training and development policy for their employees.
Career Challenges and Employee Task Performance
Authors: Solomon Oremodu
Published: February 2025

Employee performance has been established by extant literature as a
determinant of organizational growth and survival. Inspite of this,
many global sources have been reporting a continual decline of
employee performance. This has been attributed to certain aspects of career
challenges besieging employees in many health sectors globally. In Nigeria,
especially in Lagos State, the performance of health care workers is confronted
with decreased task efficacy, which could be related to increasing career
challenges. This study examined the effect of career challenges on employee
performance in selected teaching and private hospitals in Lagos State, Nigeria.
The study adopted survey research design. The study population was 3,656
employees of the selected teaching and private hospitals in Lagos State. A
sample size of 449 respondents consisting of doctors, consultants, dentists,
nurses and hospital records keepers was determined using the Cochran formula.
Stratified and random sampling techniques were adopted to select the
respondents. A validated questionnaire was used for data collection. Cronbach's
alpha reliability coefficients for the constructs ranged from 0.71 to 0.92. The
response rate was 78%. Descriptive and inferential (multiple regression)
statistics were uded to analyse the data. The findings further revealed that career
challenges sub-variables had significant effect on health sector employee task
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efficacy (Adj. R = 0.126, F (5, 343) = 11.073). P < 0.05). The study concluded
that career challenges affect employees' performance in the selected teaching
and private hospitals. The study recommended that relevant stakeholders of
selected teaching and private hospitals should create policies that would remove
career challenges to enhance their performance.
Science, Technology and Sustainable Development: The Challenges on African Countries and their Solutions
Authors: Bose Onyewadume
Published: February 2025

Science and technology hold the key to the progress and development of
any nation technology plays a fundamental role in wealth creation and
improvement of the quality of life and real economic growth
transformation of any society. Despite attempts by Africa government to achieve
sustainable development, there is a growing perception that Africa may fail in
achieving the goals. This perception is fueled partly by the evidence that while
the world is undergoing rapid change which is driven prominently by technology
and globalization. Africa remains unprotected and at risk of being exploited
without due recognition and remuneration for its resources. The objective of this
paper is to known the relationship between science and technology and
development in Africa, the contributions that science and technology has
towards development of African countries, the status of science and technology
development in African and its achievement to sustainable development in
African. The necessary measurements to improve and ensure development in
Africa through science and technology were suggested. Recommendations and
conclusion of the study, in nutshell, are to make science and technological
education which are practically oriented along with industrial attachment, to be
encouraged at all levels of education, there should be creation of scientific
journals, documentation information's in books, and the internment to spread
scientific information across borders and also more science journalist should be
employed to communicate scientific information
Impact of Physics on the Economy of Nigeria: Roles, Contributions, and Relevance of Physics in Real Life Situations
Authors: Adeyemo Sunday , Babajide Veronica , Onoyake Efetemabo
Published: February 2025

Physics is an engine of discovery and innovation that contributes
significantly to the economy in all areas, spurs growth, and produces
highly skilled jobs that lead to wealth and long-term economic progress.
In Nigeria, physics is crucial in various sectors such as technology innovation,
energy, education, transportion, and healthcare. To comprehend physics'
possibility and impact on various industries, it is imperative to have a national
conversation about the subject's future. This study looks into how physics has
influenced Nigeria's economic growth. The roles, contributions, and relevance
of physics in the real life will be used to investigate how physics affects economic
activity in Nigeria, looking at several areas including technology, energy,
infrastructure, healthcare, environmental sustainability, education, and
workforce development. This paper attempts to provide insights into how
physics contributes to Nigeria's economic growth and propose possible areas for
further development and investment by reviewing current literature, government
records, and empirical data. The results of this study will not only further
knowledge of the relationship between physics and economic development, but
they will also give policymakers and other interested parties useful information
for promoting steady economic progress in Nigeria
The sound code of culture: the phenomenon of silence
Authors: Loginova Maria V. , Prokaeva Olga N.
Published: February 2025

Silence is researched by the author in a cultural philosophical perspective as part of the sound code of culture, an independent self-contained phenomenon that intersects but does not coincide with other forms of sound code (verbal and musical). The polyfunctionality of sound code is revealed in the unity of meaning and sound, as well as in the integration of the human voice into a specific culture as a whole. The silence is both the point and the boundary of the interaction of the world and man. On the one hand, it is a characteristic of existence, on the other a symbol of the mans presence in it who is able to perceive and experience silence.The specificity of the phenomenon of silence lies in the fact that this part of the sound code of culture can create and develop its semantic code, thus opening to the man an opportunity not only for perception, but also for translation of existence.
The holiness motif of the emperor in S.S. Bekhteev’s poem Nicholas II
Authors: Afanasyeva Elmira M. , Antipina Ekaterina M.
Published: February 2025

The study deals with the poetics and interpretation of the poem of the white emigrant poet S.S. Bekhteev Nicholas II. Special attention is paid to the meaning of the epigraph and the authors comments. The work reveals the semantic content of the key motifs of the poem associated with the sacralization of the image of the last Russian Emperor. Evangelical reminiscences are revealed, a characteristic of the semantic motif of holiness is given in its relation to the motifs of atonement for the sin, suffering, love, sacrifice, sacred retribution. Parallels are drawn between the image of the Russian Emperor and the image of Christ; allusions to literary texts of the 19th century, which meaningfully reveal the motive of treason, are presented.
Ritual imitation as a way of symbolic requalification of culture (on example of proto-bactrian civilization artefacts)
Authors: Ionesov Vladimir I.
Published: February 2025

During the epoch-making transition to early state (potestar) formations, the appeal to all kinds of ritual and imitative practices intensified. Imitative rituals were widely used by carriers of Sapalli culture in southern Uzbekistan in the IInd millennium BC. The article considers the features and semantic positions of the phenomenon of ritual imitation in the sociocultural process and funerary practice of post-primitive society based on artifacts of the early urban settlement of Djarkutan and its necropolises (mainly excavation materials from 1985-1992). Djarkutan is the largest early urban center of Proto-Bactrian civilization, in the cultural environment of which a new system of socio-regulatory relations and values was formed. The author explains some aspects of ritual transformation and symbolic exchange based on the funeral rite of Sapalli culture.
Synergistic Aesthetics
Authors: Medushevsky Vyacheslav V.
Published: February 2025

The author substantiates the original, interdisciplinary and largely debatable idea of synergistic aesthetics, which is based on theological understanding of the development of Christian civilization as the endless co-creation of God and man (co-creator), aimed at the goal of Creation, i.e. the coming of the Kingdom of God. The beauty of musical and literary masterpieces, works of fine and monumental art, the harmony of scientific theories are the result of the discovery of the eternal novelty of being through the grace of God. The article provides examples of the synergistic perception of creative and performing inspiration in the field of art as a revelation that has come from the heavens.
Special attention is paid to the synergistic aesthetics of musical performance.
Convolutes of E.P. Iordansky’s Personal Archive as a Samizdat Phenomenon
Authors: Yarantsev Vladimir N.
Published: February 2025

The study provides a description of self-made convolutes from the archive of the poet E.P. Iordansky in terms of their belonging to samizdat practices: periodicals and the samizdat library. E.P. Iordansky’s work on the creation of underground publications is considered, as well as the influence of the “tetragism” philosophy developed by his teacher, poet A.V. Makovsky, on the structure of convolutes. The author comes to the conclusion that the “mosaic” construction is preserved in E.P. Iordansky’s printed books and notes the need for an integrated approach to the study of the samizdat phenomena.
Art science in the epoch of the cultural paradigms change: reflections on a new monograph by Nikolai Andreevich Khrenov
Authors: Ionesov Vladimir I.
Published: February 2025

Most fully, culture expresses itself in transition situations. Finding himself in a zone of incompleteness and borderline, a person stays in a tireless search, striving to grab what is slipping away - he searches, loses, finds and inquires, and, therefore, all the time he is in the state of dissatisfaction with his culture and the completeness of his relationship with the world. Worldview breakthroughs and breaks are an integral part of human existence allowing people to steadily move forward and learn new facets of the world and themselves. In the process of requalifying the existence, extension of definition and discovery of new senses of culture, the leading role is given to art. N.A. Khrenov’s new monograph has made an attempt to comprehend the turn that is taking place in historical reality (more precisely, in the history of culture), as well as in humanitarian science.
Technological foundations of a student creative project creation
Authors: Vinogradova Lilia A.
Published: February 2025

One of the promising forms of making creative products by university students is the development of projects aimed at finding and implementing a certain idea. The article examines the evolution of scientific understanding of creative activity, reveals the peculiarities of creative projecting in the socio-cultural sphere, its technological foundations. When making students’ creative projects, the author proposes to use a projecting technology that consists of three blocks responsible for the three main stages in the director’s creative process (“idea”, “implementation”, “reflection”).
Bibliographic and Archaeographic Source Studies Sessions of the Round Table of the Russian Library Association in Sviyazhsk and Kazan
Authors: Razdorsky Alexey I.
Published: February 2025

In May 2024, within the framework of the regular All-Russian Library Congress, two sessions of the “Bibliographic and Archaeographic Source Study in Libraries, Archives and Museums” Round Table were held. The first session took place in Sviyazhsk and was devoted to the problems and prospects of preparing reference publications as well as electronic resources on modern and historical regionalistics. During the second session, in Kazan, the issues of research and publication of sources on Russian history were discussed alongside the issues related to historical bibliography and biographic studies, regional archaeography. The current review contains summaries of reports and presentations materials of the biobibliographic reference book “Heads of Higher and Central State Institutions of the Russian Empire, 1802-1917” and the 6th issue of the collection “Bibliography. Archaeography. Source Studies”.
“Civilization of Leisure”: Cultural Challenges and Compensatory Potential of the “Response”
Authors: Zubanova Lyudmila B. , Gromova Oksana M.
Published: February 2025

The current cultural and leisure environment is undergoing transformations that consolidate the status of free time as a priority sphere of a consumer’s existence. The article, basing on the ”challenge-and-response” mechanism proposed by A.J. Toynbee in the study of the dynamic processes of society, is aimed at highlighting the key sociocultural processes and phenomena that determine the development of the cultural and leisure environment and global trends of the present. The authors come to the conclusion that at the present stage actualization of cultural memory and local cultural heritage is taking place, the need for live communication and fatigue from the replicated mass flow are increasing. At the same time, there is an increasing interest in unique crafts and practices of amateur creative work (the phenomenon of making).
From Intertextuality to Remediation: Movements of Meanings and Forms in Modern Art Culture
Authors: Shub Maria L.
Published: February 2025

The interaction of cultural texts in time and space can be described in the categories of intertextuality and its instrumental variations (quote, pastiche, bricolage, etc.). Today the traditional understanding of intertextuality is being transformed under the influence of information technology, the processes of mediatization and remediation of culture. Remediation, taking as a basis a prototype (a photograph, a literary work, etc.), transfers it from one, original, medium to another. Such relocation of the original text can take various forms: conservative and transformative; monomedia and polymedia; primary and secondary ones. The author of the article proves that the study of remediation in modern Humanities goes far beyond the medial subject itself, allows you to see and comprehend the key trends in the development of modern culture as a whole, vectors of transformation of cultural memory and mechanisms of its accumulation, mutations of instruments of intercultural and mass communication, etc.
Evaluating the Efficacy of Ayurvedic Treatments in Stage V Chronic Kidney Disease: A Case Report
Authors: Acharya Ji Manish , Chaudhary Gitika , Richa  , Singh Suyash Pratap , Singh Manjeet
Published: February 2025

Chronic Kidney Disease,  Ayurveda, Mutraaghaata symptoms significantly improved.  The patient’s key laboratory parameters, such as serum creatinine, urea, and serum  uric acid, also showed marked improvement, trending toward normal levels at the  time of discharge. The treatment regimen included Ayurvedic oral medications  like Tab. Asthipurak, Tab. Chander Vati, Renal Support syrup, and GFR powder,  complemented by Panchakarma procedures such as Awgaha Swedan, Matra Basti,  Kashaya Basti, and Shiroabhyanga. The results of this case indicate that Ayurvedic interventions can lead to significant  improvements in both biochemical markers and clinical symptoms in patients  with Stage V CKD. These findings suggest that Ayurveda may offer a promising  complementary or alternative approach to conventional CKD treatment,  highlighting the need for further research in this area
Role of DIP Diet in Managing Blood Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Major: A Case Study of Integrative Therapies”
Authors: Chowdhury Biswaroop Roy
Published: February 2025

Thalassemia Major, a severe genetic blood disorder, necessitates frequent blood transfusions to manage low hemoglobin levels. This case highlights the recovery journey of Dibyanshu Pani, a 4-year-old boy from Odisha, diagnosed with Blood Transfusion Dependent Thalassemia Major in April 2023. Initially treated at SCB Medical College, Cuttack, and subsequently in Mumbai, Dibyanshu underwent frequent transfusions every 20 days to maintain his hemoglobin levels, which fluctuated between 5 and 9. In July 2023, his family opted for an alternative approach under Dr. Namita’s guidance, incorporating integrative therapies such as the DIP Diet, Living Water Therapy, Sunlight Exposure, and HWI Therapy. Remarkably, Dibyanshu’s condition stabilized, reducing his dependence on transfusions. By October 2023, his hemoglobin levels were maintained between 6.8 and 7.5 without regular transfusions. His family’s adherence to integrative therapies transformed his prognosis, with the frequency of transfusions decreasing to once every eight months. In August 2024, a sudden episode of diarrhea necessitated a single transfusion. Today, Dibyanshu leads a healthy life, free from medications, following a holistic lifestyle. This case underscores the potential of integrative therapies in managing chronic conditions like Thalassemia Major, reducing medical dependence, and improving quality of life.
Comprehensive Review of Fingerprint Based Biometric Systems
Authors: D. Beulah Pretty  , D. Evangeline Nesa Priya
Published: February 2025

Biometric systems are increasingly replacing traditional password and token based authentication systems. Security and recognition accuracy are the two most important aspects to consider in designing a biometric system. In this paper, a comprehensive review is presented to shed light on the latest developments in the study of fingerprint-based biometrics covering these two aspects with a view to improving system security and recognition accuracy. Based on a thorough analysis and discussion, limitations of existing research work are outlined and suggestions for future work are provided. The two most critical attacks to biometric systems, namely, attacks to the user interface and template databases are discussed here. How to design proper countermeasures to thwart these attacks, thereby providing strong security and yet at the same time maintaining high recognition accuracy, is the research topic in the foreseeable future. Moreover, recognition accuracy under non-ideal conditions is more likely to be unsatisfactory and thus needs particular attention in biometric system design.
Campus Heaven: AI-Powered Student Accommodation and Services Hub
Authors: Pranav P. More  , Shreyash S. Khairnar  , Harshal G. Khairnar  , Vaibhav V. Deore  , Rikeeta C. Mahajan
Published: February 2025

The growing demand for student accommodations has led to inefficiencies in finding reliable housing near educational institutions. "Campus Heaven" aims to bridge this gap by leveraging AI and ML to provide a seamless accommodation and service hub for students. This paper explores the need, architecture, methodologies, and implementation details of the proposed system. The system integrates machine learning for sentiment analysis on reviews, an AI chatbot for assistance, and a comprehensive services module for student necessities. Key findings indicate that the platform improves user satisfaction by offering reliable service options and fostering community interaction among students. However, challenges related to user adoption and data privacy are noted. Future enhancements could include expanding service offerings and improving community engagement features