bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Quantitative Study of Phonological and Morphological Variants in the Evolving Spoken Standard Igbo Variety
Authors: Obiorah Kenneth Ekezie
Published: January 2025

The evolution of Spoken Standard Igbo used by the Igbo people in public space in Nigeria, has undergone significant developments. However, this occurrence has received limited empirical attention. This paper examines five phonological and two morphological variables in the evolving spoken Standard Igbo variety. This study aims to establish the variants with the highest rate of occurrence. Data was extracted from the available corpus of Igbo language news from seven purposively sampled radio stations in South-Western and South-Eastern Nigeria, covering the period of 2021-2022. The data was analyzed using frequency count and simple percentage values of variants. The findings from the analysis of data established a higher frequency of occurrence of the variants: ‘r’ over ‘l’, ‘r’ over ‘y’, ‘h’ over ‘f’, ‘h’ over ‘r’, ‘l’ over ‘n’, the negative morphemes ‘ghi’ over ‘ro’, ‘hu’ and ‘gi’, and the aspectual morphemes ‘la’ over ‘na’, ‘le’, and ‘go’. This study recommends that the variants with a wider spread and higher frequency of occurrence should be prioritized for Spoken Standard Igbo. The adoption of this recommendation would minimize pronunciation variation in Spoken Standard Igbo.
Contribution of Apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) Risk Alleles to Kidney Disease in West Africa: an opportunity for treatment
Authors: Adu Dwomoa
Published: January 2025

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and develops in 10-14 per cent of adults. CKD leads, in many cases, to ill health, kidney failure, and premature death. The increased prevalence of CKD in Africa is in part due to inherited variants in the gene for Apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1). These variants developed some 10,000 years ago, and because they provided protection against fatal sleeping sickness (Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense), the proportion of individuals with these variants rose to a high level in Africans in SSA. The APOL1 variants are associated with the development of CKD in Africans and people of African descent. The three fold increased risk of end stage kidney disease (ESKD) in African Americans compared to European Americans is now attributed largely to variants in the APOL1 gene in chromosome 22q12 locus, termed G1 and G2. The impact of the gene variants mirrors other evolutionary adaptations found in African populations. In this way, the gene is like the sickle cell gene, which protects people against malaria but can cause crises.
Occurrence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) in Gram-negative bacterial isolates from high vaginal swabs in a teaching hospital in Nigeria
Authors: B. Famojuro Oluwatoyin , I. Famojuro Tayo , B. Oluwatobi Oluremi , D. Olumide Damilare
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study aims to determine the antibiotic susceptibility pattern and incidence of extended-spectrum betalactamase (ESBL) genes in isolates from vaginal discharge of symptomatic female patients.Study design: Cross-sectional studyParticipant: Pregnant and non-pregnant women between 18 and 50 years who presented with genital tract infection and had not received antimicrobial therapy in the two weeks priorInterventions: The study determines the prevalence of bacteria in the vaginal discharge of female patients of reproductive age, the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of the isolates and the incidence of ESBL genes in Gram-negative isolates from the sample.Results: Bacteria were found in 74 (80.4%) and 88 (81.5%) samples from pregnant and non-pregnant women, respectively. Escherichia coli (n=48; 27.6%) occurred mostly in the samples, followed by Staphylococcus aureus (n=38; 21.8%). Among the Gram-positive, all Streptococcus. pneumoniae and Staphylococcus. epidermidis were sensitive to imipenem and meropenem (100%). S. aureus was the most resistant to cephalexin (71.4%), cefoxitin (60.5%) carbenicillin (60.5%) and ceftazidime (57.9%). Escherichia coli was highly resistant to carbenicillin (85.4%), cephalexin (64.6%) and cefotaxime (56.3%). Klebsiella pneumoniae showed the highest level of imipenem resistance (31.6%), followed by E. coli (29.2%). The prevalence of ESBL genes in Gram-negative isolates from pregnant women was 25.6% (11/43), compared to 30.3% (23/76) in non-pregnant women. Both blaTEM and blaSHV had the highest occurrence of 14.3% (17/119) of the isolates.Conclusion: This study found Gram-negative pathogens isolated from the vaginal tract of both pregnant and non-pregnant women to be resistant to multiple antibiotics and have ESBL genes.
Blending African oil bean seed oil with sesame seed oil: physicochemical properties and phytochemical contents
Authors: Onwuzuruike U. A. , Inyang U.E. , Edima-Nyah A.P. , Okwunodulu I. N. , Anyanwu C.U.
Published: January 2025

The effect of blending on the physicochemical properties and phytochemical contents of African oil bean seed oil and sesame seed oil was investigated. Vegetal oils were extracted from African oil bean seeds (AB) and sesame seeds (SS) through Soxhlet extraction and blended in the following proportions: AB100:SS0, AB0:SS100, AB90:SS10, AB80:SS20, AB70:SS30, AB60:SS40 and AB50:SS50 respectively. The physicochemical properties and phytochemical contents were evaluated and emanated data was statistically analyzed at 95% confidence level. Physicochemical results showed that moisture decreased from 1.87 to 1.76%, specific gravity increased from 0.92 to 0.93 g/cm3, melting point increased from 33.80 to 35.870C, Smoke point decreased from 191.85 to 188.22°C, flash point decreased from 337.94 to 319.40°C, fire point decreased from 376.10 to 373.60°C and cloud point increased from 3.50 to 5.51°C. Control oil sample had lower moisture, refractive index, melting point, flash point, fire point and cloud point than the experimental oils. Phytochemical results are significantly (p<0.05) from each other in all the studied parameters. Flavonoid content ranged from 0.14-8.35 CE mg/g, total phenolic content ranged from 0.00 to 26.73 mg GAE/100 g, tannin content ranged from 0.00 to 0.97 mg/100 g, saponin content ranged from 0.00 to 4.49 mg/100 g and alkaloid content ranged from 0.00 to 8.82 mg/100 g. Control had the lowest values for all phytochemical contents. Conclusively, findings showed that there is need for refining of experimental oil samples and blending African oil bean seed oil with sesame seed oil reduced the moisture content and improved thermal stability.
Risk management strategies adopted by small-scale arable-crop farmers in Khana Local Government Area Of Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Nwaogwugwu O. N. , Olanrewaju B.O. , Brry I. A.
Published: January 2025

The study investigated risk management strategies adopted by small-scale arable crop farmers in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Crop farmers grapple with clusters of factors on climate change, environment, pests and diseases consequent upon poor yield, post-harvest loses and food insecurity. Adequate risk management strategies are required to forestall the above problems among small-scale crop farmers in the study area. Two-stage random sampling procedure was used to select 17 communities out of 28 communities that constitute the local government area and 6 arable crop farmers from each of the selected communities to give a total of 102 sample size for the study. Structured questionnaire validated by the researchers was used for data collection. The data collected were analyzed with the use of descriptive statistical tools namely, frequency, percentage and mean. Result on sources of risks encountered by the arable crop farmers showed that storage losses (Mean = 3.74), poor farm maintenance (Mean = 3.59), changes in price of farm inputs (Mean = 3.53) are the highest among others. It was found that maintaining health and safety culture (Mean = 3.69), monitoring market prices (Mean = 3.27), direct sales of farm produce without storage (Mean = 3.22) ranked the highest among the other risk management strategies adopted by small-scale arable crop farmers covered in the study. It was concluded that though small-scale arable crop farmers in the study area faced farm risks arising from several factors, they adopted some risk management strategies to mitigate the risks. It was recommended that the Ministry of Agriculture and relevant Research Institutes should invest in storage facilities as a solution to storage losses and storage pest for farm produce in the study area.
The Impact of Social Media on Knowledge-Sharing Practices among Women Entrepreneurs in Mafinga, Tanzania
Authors: Chisanza Joachim , Pandisha Haghai , Ngalesoni Obedi
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the influence of social media on knowledge-sharing practices among women entrepreneurs in Mafinga, Tanzania. Despite the global proliferation of social media, its impact on women entrepreneurs in rural, developing regions remains underexplored. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines surveys from 52 women entrepreneurs and in-depth interviews with 20 participants. Theoretical framework was adoptedfrom the Theory of Diffusion of Innovations and Social Capital Theory guide the analysis. Key findings reveaedl that women entrepreneurs primarily use social media for marketing, customer engagement, and networking. Benefits include increased visibility and access to new markets, while challenges include limited digital literacy, unreliable internet access, and cultural barriers. The study concludes that social media can empower women entrepreneurs by facilitating knowledge sharing and business growth, but these benefits depend on addressing digital literacy, technology access, and cultural norms. Recommendations include implementing digital literacy programs, investing in internet infrastructure, and fostering supportive networks.
Gathoni’s Aggression in Ngugi wa Thiong’o and Ngugi Wa Mirii’s Play Nitaolewa Nikipenda: A Representation of Africa’s Desired Political, Social and Economic Autonomy
Authors: Kilatu Emmanuel
Published: January 2025

This paper was guided by the Post-colonial Theory with a focus on Frantz Fanon’s leanings on life aspects of the formerly colonised Africans. It was also guided by African Feminism in its analysis and discussion of the findings. It is based on Frantz Fanon’s ideas and arguments contained in his book The Wretched of the Earth (1965). Some of the ideas contained in this book were used as lenses to  discuss Ngugi wa Thiong’o and Ngugi wa Mirii’s Kiswahili translation of their play I Will Marry When I Want (1982) translated as Nitaolewa Nikipenda (1982). It singles out Gathoni, a female character in the play who, throughout the story line, is projected as potentially  aggressive, independent minded and as a character who does not allow others to manipulate her in any way. Together with Fanon’s  perspectives on Africans’ liberation and African Feminism literary lenses, this paper argues that, Gathoni sharply contrasts with a  traditional African woman who has been projected in literary works as docile, unassertive and who depends on others especially men for  her welfare. This work was a library-based study whose data were collected through close reading of both play versions; that is the  Kiswahili and the English version to facilitate easy translation of the quotations. These were the primary data. The review of different  documents including journal articles and dissertations both as hard copy and soft copy materials on the internet generated the  secondary data. The findings reveal that, Gathoni’s aggression and independent mindedness is the writers’ representation or projection  of social, economic and political freedom that they would aspire the formerly colonised Africans to possess.
Impact of Talent Management on Organizational Performance of Selected Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in South-South Nigeria
Authors: Edewhor Vincent , Okoh Okuwa
Published: January 2025

This study examined the influence of Talent Management on the organizational performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South-South Nigeria. The research was grounded in human capital theory. A descriptive research survey approach was employed, with a population of 1,480 employees from selected SMEs in South-South Nigeria. A sample size of 343 employees was determined using the Borg and Gall formula. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis.The findings revealed that talent management significantly influences organizational performance in the studied SMEs. It was concluded that effective talent management positively impacts business success. Based on these results, the study recommends continuous training for both employees and management of SMEs, as well as regular assessments of organizational management in terms of human and material resources for sustainable growth. Furthermore, talent management practices should be integrated throughout human resources management to ensure the recruitment and retention of the right talent, which is crucial for achieving organizational objectives and long-term success.
Complete and tractable machine-independent characterizations of second-order polytime
Authors: Hainry Emmanuel , Kapron Bruce M. , Marion Jean-Yves , Péchoux Romain
Published: January 2025

The class of Basic Feasible Functionals BFF is the second-order counterpart of the class of first-order functions computable in polynomial time. We present several implicit characterizations of BFF based on a typed programming language of terms. These terms may perform calls to non-recursive imperative procedures. The type discipline has two layers: the terms follow a standard simply-typed discipline and the procedures follow a standard tier-based type discipline. BFF consists exactly of the second-order functionals that are computed by typable and terminating programs. The completeness of this characterization surprisingly still holds in the absence of lambda-abstraction. Moreover, the termination requirement can be specified as a completeness-preserving instance, which can be decided in time quadratic in the size of the program. As typing is decidable in polynomial time, we obtain the first tractable (i.e., decidable in polynomial time), sound, complete, and implicit characterization of BFF, thus solving a problem opened for more than 20 years.
The Existence of Social Sciences Values and Skills In Turks According to Chinese Annuals
Authors: Akman Ozkan , Catal Sefa
Published: January 2025

Social sciences aims to convey to the individual the values and skills necessary to adapt to society. The aim of the study is to base today's values and skills by looking at the existence of values and skills in the structure of the Turkish nation in its early periods. In this study, the existence of social sciences values and skills is tried to be proven by examining the Chinese annals called Historian's Records (Shi Ji), History of the Han Dynasty (Han-shu) and Old T'ang History (Chiu T'ang-shu), which cover the Turkish historical periods under the rule of the Huns and Gokturks. Document analysis technique was used during the data collection phase. In the data analysis part, qualitative content analysis and narrative analysis approaches were used. In the research, social sciences values were given under headings, and the headings were tried to be filled according to their presence in the Chinese annals used. Their skills were intended to be grouped under a general heading and explained. As a result of the research, it was seen that all the values and some of the skills were present in all three Chinese annuals.
Sınıf Öğretmenlerinin Matematik Dersinde Teknoloji Kullanımlarına İlişkin Görüşleri
Authors: Boz İsa , Özerbaş Mehmet Arif
Published: January 2025

Bu araştırmada sınıf öğretmenlerinin matematik dersinde teknoloji kullanımlarına ilişkin görüşleri araştırılmıştır. Karma araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Verileri toplamak için Öksüz, Ak ve Uça (2009) tarafından geliştirilen iki alt boyutlu ve 25 maddeden oluşan, 5’li likert tipi “Öğretmenlerin Matematik Dersinde Teknoloji Kullanımına İlişkin Algı Ölçeği” ve yarı yapılandırılmış açık uçlu anket soruları kullanılmıştır. Toplamda 125 sınıf öğretmenine ulaşılmıştır. Verilerin analizi için ölçekten elde edilen verilerin frekans ve yüzde dağılımları çıkartılmıştır. Yarı yapılandırılmış anket formları kodlanarak, araştırmanın bulgularında kullanılmıştır. Araştırmacılar tarafından elde edilen veriler düzenlenerek bulgulara konmuş, özetlenerek, yorumlanmıştır. Bu araştırmanın sonucunda sınıf öğretmenlerinin matematik dersinde teknoloji kullanımlarına ilişkin algısının olumlu yönde olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Matematik dersinde etkileşimli tahta kullanmanın sanal da olsa bir gerçeklik sunduğu, teknolojik araçların ve gereçlerin öğrenmeye ilgiyi ve isteği artırdığı, öğretmenler en çok internet, bilgisayar, video oynatıcılar, etkileşimli tahta ve hesap makinesine ihtiyaç duyduklarını, matematik dersinde kullanılan teknolojik araçların ve gereçlerin çağın gereksinimlerine uygun olması gerektiğini belirtmişlerdir.
Gregorc Öğrenme Stili Modeli ile Öğrenme Stili Tespiti: Mühendislik Fakültesi Örneği
Authors: Özdemir Ali , Alaybeyoğlu Ayşegül , Balbal Kadriye Filiz
Published: January 2025

Yaşam boyu devam eden öğrenme sürecinin verimli, hızlı ve kolay gerçekleşebilmesi için, bireylerin nasıl öğrendiğini bilmesi çok önemlidir. Bu nedenle bireylerin sahip olduğu farklı özellikler ve yetenekler dikkate alınarak farklı modeller ve öğrenme stilleri geliştirilmiştir. Bu öğrenme stili modellerinden biri de Gregorc Öğrenme Stili Modelidir. Gregorc Öğrenme Stili Modeli, öğrenme stillerini Somut Ardışık, Soyut Ardışık, Somut Random ve Soyut Random olmak üzere dörde ayırır. Bu araştırmada, mühendislik fakültesi öğretim elemanlarının ve lisans öğrencilerinin öğrenme stilleri belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında, 26 öğretim elemanı ve 60 lisans öğrencisine Gregorc Öğrenme Stili Envanteri ve Kişisel Bilgi Formu uygulanmıştır. Elde edilen verilerin frekans ve yüzdeleri hesaplanarak sunulmuştur. Öğrenci ve öğretim elemanlarının cinsiyet, yaş, bölüm ve akademik derece kriterlerine göre baskın öğrenme stilleri belirlenmiştir.
Dijital Mahremiyet Kavramı ve İlgili Çalışmalar Üzerine Bir Derleme
Authors: Barkuş Fatma , Koç Mustafa
Published: January 2025

Sürekli ve hızlı bir şekilde gelişmekte olan bilgi ve iletişim teknolojileri aynı hızla hayatımızın her alanında ve her anında yer almaya devam etmektedir. Bu gelişmeler beraberinde dijital kimlik, vatandaşlık ve yaşam sunmaktadır. Akıllı cihazlar ve internetin yaygınlaşmasıyla çoğalan sosyal medya platformları da dijital hayata geçişi kolaylaştırmaktadır. Ancak bu dijital yaşam birçok avantaj sunarken bazı belirsizlikler ve riskleri de barındırmaktadır. Dolayısıyla dijital dünyada yaşamanın zorluklarıyla başa çıkabilmek ve bilinçli ve sorumlu bir dijital vatandaş olabilmek için bir takım teknik, zihinsel ve sosyal becerilere sahip olmak gerekir. Dünya Ekonomi Forumu’na göre tüm 21.yüzyılda çocukların sahip olması gereken sekiz önemli dijital yaşam becerilerinden birisi mahremiyet yönetimidir. Bu çalışmanın amacı oldukça yeni bir kavram olan dijital mahremiyet hakkındaki kavramsal ve araştırma eğilimlerin değerlendirilmesidir. Çalışma, Türkçe olarak yayımlanmış önceki araştırmaların incelenmesini kapsayan alanyazın taraması şeklinde desenlenmiştir. Ulusal ve uluslararası dergiler, Yükseköğretim Kurulu (YÖK) lisansüstü tez veri tabanı ve Google arama motoru aracılığıyla ilgili çalışmalara ulaşılmıştır. Bulunan çalışmalar, 4N1K kum saati modeli ile özetlenmiştir.
İşitme Engeli ve Dil Konuşma Bozukluğu Olan Çocukların Annelerinin Sosyal Destek Algıları
Authors: Yersel Beyhan Özge , Durualp Ender
Published: January 2025

Araştırmada, işitme engelli ve dil konuşma bozukluğuna sahip çocuğu olan annelerin sosyal destek algılarının incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Betimsel tipteki araştırmanın evreni Ankara’da yaşayan, çocuğunda işitme engeli ve dil konuşma bozukluğu olan annelerdir. Araştırmanın örneklemi, basit tesadüfi örnekleme yöntemiyle belirlenen işitme ve dil konuşma bozuklukları alanında eğitim veren iki özel eğitim ve rehabilitasyon merkezine çocuğunu getiren annelerdir. Belirlenen merkezlerde çocuğu eğitim alan ve araştırmaya gönüllü katılan 152 anne alınmıştır. Verilerin toplanmasında, “Genel Bilgi Formu” ve Kaner (2010) tarafından geliştirilen “Yenilenmiş Anne Baba Sosyal Destek Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Studentt, tek yönlü ANOVA ve Bonferroni testleri kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada; üniversite mezunu, geliri asgari ücret üstü, orta sosyoekonomik düzeydeki, erkek çocuk sahibi ve bir çocuk annelerinin sosyal destek puanlarının anlamlı düzeyde yüksek olduğu saptanmıştır (p<0.05). Annelerin bakım desteği puanlarının, sosyal birliktelik, duygusal ve bilgi desteği puanlarından düşük olduğu belirlenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, annelerin algıladıkları sosyal desteğin iyileştirilmesine yönelik eğitimcilere, araştırmacılara ve ailelere öneriler sunulmuştur.
Review of Holly Flora (2024). Sensory Experience and Franciscan Devotion in the Paris Meditationes Vitae Christi. Ultreia, Colección Isabel de Villena, 2. ISBN 978-84-125879-0-6
Authors: Bartal Renana
Published: January 2025

Review of Holly Flora (2024). Sensory Experience and Franciscan Devotion in the Paris Meditationes Vitae Christi. Ultreia, Colección Isabel de Villena, 2. ISBN 978-84-125879-0-6
https://ultreia.ucv.es/index.php/ultreia/catalog/book/9
Author: Renana Bartal
Manual de procedimientos para el bar-restaurante del Instituto Superior Tecnológico ITCA
Authors: Rodríguez Yar Edison , Serna Almeida Estefanía , Andrade Yanez Álvaro , Araujo Vílchez Ismenia
Published: January 2025

El "Manual de Procedimientos para el Bar-Restaurante del Instituto Superior Tecnológico ITCA" es un documento esencial que establece las directrices para garantizar la inocuidad alimentaria y la calidad en la preparación de alimentos. A través de la aplicación de Buenas Prácticas de Manufactura (BPM), el manual asegura que cada etapa del proceso, desde la preparación hasta el consumo, cumpla con los estándares de seguridad alimentaria, minimizando los riesgos de contaminación. Este enfoque es crucial para proteger la salud de estudiantes, personal docente y administrativo, y para mantener la reputación del establecimiento.
nueva ordenación de la seguridad y salud laboral en el empleo del hogar
Authors: García González Guillermo
Published: January 2025

El Real Decreto 893/2024 ordena, por primera vez en España, la seguridad y salud en el empleo del hogar, un sector caracterizado por una histórica y profunda desprotección. Aunque representa un avance significativo en lo simbólico, la compleja estructura jurídica de la norma reglamentaria suscita serias dudas en su proyección práctica. El artículo tiene como objetivo analizar el alcance y contenido del derecho a una protección eficaz de los empleados de hogar en su particular configuración por el Real Decreto 893/2024. A través de un examen detallado de las características principales de la norma, se exploran sus novedades más destacadas, centradas en los derechos de formación y de vigilancia de la salud, así como en la organización de la prevención. Desde un enfoque normativo estricto, se sistematizan los elementos esenciales del texto legislativo y se proporcionan criterios aplicativos e interpretativos que permitan la integración de sus aspectos más controvertidos.
Latentna barijera žena menadžerica
Authors: Rudančić Andreja
Published: January 2025

Nema sumnje da je dobar menadžment nužan za učinkovito poslovanje organizacije jer čini ljudske učinke produktivnijima i društvu donosi bolju tehnologiju, proizvode i usluge.To je ključni ekonomski resurs i životni element poslovanja. Ovaj rad pruža detaljan uvid u zastupljenost žena u vrhovnom menadžmentu, kako globalno, tako i u kontekstu Republike Hrvatske. Ključna je tema rada nevidljiva barijera poznata kao fenomen staklenog stropa koji predstavlja prepreke s kojima se žene suočavaju pri napredovanju na menadžerske pozicije. Istraživanje osnovnog cilja rada provedeno je empirijskim istraživanjem pomoću Google forms upitnika, a analizirani su podatci prikupljani u bazu podatka, dok se za statističku analizu upotrebljavao MS Excel. Za tvrdnje za koje su ispitanici iskazali stupanj svoga slaganja prikazat će se aritmetička sredina (M) i standardna devijacija (SD). Rezultati istraživanja ukazuju na to da većina ispitanika prepoznaje da žene nisu jednako zastupljene u vrhunskom menadžmentu i da se suočavaju s dodatnim izazovima pri postizanju poslovnih uspjeha. Ovo istraživanje ukazuje na potrebu za daljnjim istraživanjima i aktivnim pristupom u rješavanju pitanja rodne ravnopravnosti u poslovnom svijetu da bi se ženama olakšao put do vrhunskih menadžerskih pozicija i smanjile postojeće prepreke.
Using literature to improve the moral imagination
Authors: Miller Stephen Kekoa
Published: January 2025

The primary aim of this essay will be to look at a few arguments for how to improve Moral Imagination. Next, it will discuss how ‘stories’ and ‘pretending’ can alter how we think and act. Additionally, one underdeveloped aspect of traditional normative ethics involves how Moral Imagination is employed but usually not overtly discussed. Finally, the essay will offer an argument for how to use narrative fiction in a philosophy classroom to deepen these abilities.
Prilog novom čitanju Nacrta nove estetike glazbe Feruča Buzonija i eseja Muzika kao dah sa drugih planeta Ivana Fohta
Authors:   Institute of Musicology SASA, Serbia, Maglov Marija
Published: January 2025

The text is an example of close reading of the Sketch of a New Esthetic of Music by Ferruccio Busoni. The new reading is supported by several theoretical contributions to mediation theories, and, more precisely, theoretical approaches to mediation and music/music mediation. Nevertheless, the new reading is relying on the influential interpretation of the Busoni’s essay written by Yugoslav music aesthetician Ivan Focht. This reliance is mostly evident in the segment on the modalities of music’s existence, as interpreted by Focht and based on Busoni’s Sketch. In this new
reading proposal, implicit Platonistic and Pitagorhean layers (as suggested by Focht) are acknowledged. However, the emphasis is on Busoni’s thoughts that are shaped, more than a century after they were written, almost as arguments for the conceptualization of the theory of radical mediation in music. By using the chosen theoretical texts by authors
coming from various disciplines, I will try to show how the more thorough embrace of radical mediation is needed in musicology where, while existent, this concept is still not exactly naturalized. The text first presents main ideas of the Busoni’s Sketch and its existing interpretations in Serbo-Croatian language. After that, certain limitations of the inter-
pretations are pointed out, primarily regarding the dichotomies between ideal and real, or noetic and aesthetic. The possibility of radical mediation to overcome the limits of the dichotomies as conceptual tools is demonstrated, as well
as main ideas of radical mediation relevant for the discussion at hand. The aim of this paper is twofold: beside the main
intention of presenting alternative reading of Busoni’s text and thus demonstrating its validity and importance for the theoretical conceptualizations of the 21st century, the Sketch is at the same time used as an example of thinking about mediation of music in practice.
Peluang dan Tantangan Komunikasi Pemasaran pada Era Digital (Studi Kasus Pasar Kamu Desa Denai Lama, Pantai Labu, Deli Serdang)
Authors: Khairullah Khairullah , Kusma Nadiah
Published: January 2025

This research aims to analyze the opportunities and challenges of marketing communication in the digital era, specifically KAMU Market in Denai Lama Village, Pantai Labu, Deli Serdang. The research methodology used is a case study of an interpretative nature, with data collection techniques including observation and literature study. The informants in this study consist of two managers and four visitors selected by purposive sampling. The data analysis technique in this research refers to the model by Matthew B. Miles and Michael Huberman (1984), namely: data reduction, data display, and conclusion. The theory used in this study is the dimensions found in e-WOM (Electronic Word of Mouth), specifically according to Goyette et al. (2010: 11), which includes intensity, valence of opinions, and content, particularly on Instagram @pasarkamu_. The results of this study indicate that The Management of Pasar KAMU has utilized Instagram for promotional purposes as an opportunity, focusing on content that incorporates elements of attractions, amenities, and accessibility in the context of tourism. Meanwhile, Pasar KAMU faces challenges in maximizing the potential of local influencers for promotional needs. Based on the dimensions of E-WoM, visitor engagement in receiving information about Pasar KAMU through social media is very high, accompanied by numerous positive comments and hashtags. However, accessibility-related content remains limited, and the Instagram account's visual presentation is still lacking in appeal.
Analisis Komunikasi Interpersonal Orang Tua dan Remaja Tunarungu Korban Bullying dalam Film Dear Frankie
Authors: Yustina Yustina , Larasati P Maulina , Wijayanti S Vera
Published: January 2025

Cases of bullying or what is known as bullying are a problem that never ends in society, especially among children and teenagers. This bullying behavior is carried out by stronger individuals against weaker individuals with the aim of hurting and intimidating. So children with special needs who have physical and mental limitations are often the victims of bullying. Problems that often occur in society require strong support from within or from the family to face external problems or the victim's environment. Therefore, interpersonal communication between parents is very important for children with special needs who are victims of bullying. This is presented in the film Dear Frankie, where there is interpersonal communication between Frankie's parents and Frankie, the child who is deaf. Where Frankie can act mature, independent and confident in facing his friend who is a bully.
Pengaruh Dewan Komisaris Independen, Kepemilikan Institusional dan Corporate Social Responsibility terhadap Kinerja Keuangan
Authors: Maharani Amanda , Khairani Siti
Published: January 2025

This study aims to examine the influence of the Independent Board of Commissioners, Institutional Ownership, and Corporate Social Responsibility on Financial Performance. The research focuses on manufacturing companies in the food and beverage sub-sector listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX) during the 2019-2023 period. The sample was selected using purposive sampling, resulting in 26 companies as the research objects. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression methods. The study results show that (1) The Independent board of commissioners has no significant impact on financial performance and shows a negative relationship. (2) Institutional ownership has a positive and significant effect on financial performance. Meanwhile, (3) Corporate Social Responsibility does not have a significant effect on financial performance and tends to exhibit a negative relationship.
Ліквідація слідів нацистських злочинів: «зондеракція–1005»
Authors: Михайлюк М.В.
Published: January 2025

Нині зберігається потреба у висвітленні маловідомих сторінок часів Другої світової війни, нацистської окупації теренів СРСР. Однією з таких сторінок є питання утилізації тіл вбитих радянських громадян (цивільних, військовополонених), захоронених у великих масових могилах, розскиданих по всій території країн Балтії, Білорусі, України. Протягом нацистської окупації ідеологічних ворогів Рейху, насамперед євреїв, комуністів, комісарів та інший «політично небезпечний елемент» (підпільників, партизанів, саботажників), масово винищували чотири німецькі айнзацгрупи РСГА, додаткові мобільні оперативні формування СС і СД, поліцейські формування (полки, батальйони), стаціонарні підрозділи поліції безпеки і СД, інші підрозділи. Усі каральні структури були напряму підпорядковані РСГА і безпосередньо рейхсфюреру СС, адже виконували накази Гіммлера, Гейдріха, Мюллера.
У статті наголошено, що «зондеракція-1005», організована в РСГА, мала таємний статус і однакову методику утилізації трупів по всіх окупованих регіонах. Відтак те, що відбувалося в Україні не є винятком, а вписувалося в загальні правила, розроблені для східних земель. «Зондеракція» на теренах СРСР розпочалася влітку 1943 р. (напередодні відступу німців) і тривала до осені 1944 р. (моменту звільнення території червоноармійцями). Методика утилізації трупів на східних окупованих територіях повністю дублювала ті методи, які застосовувалися у «таборах смерті» акції «Рейнгард» (польської Генеральної губернії), а також в Хелмно і Біркенау (Аушвіц-II) (анексованої території Польщі). У статті проаналізовані: центри масових вбивств і захоронення трупів в країнах бальії, Білорусі, України; залучення до «зондеракції» в’язнів тюрем СД, таборів-гетто, виправно-трудових таборів, таборів для радянських військовополонених як основних виконавців утилізаційних робіт; охоронно-контролюючі функції німецького персоналу. Залучені спогади свідків подій з різних частин окупаційних зон Білорусі та України. Маловідомі аспекти окупаційної дійсності були частково опрацьовані у роботах зарубіжних і окремих українських науковців, але потребують більш ґрунтовного вивчення й переосмислення.
IMPROVING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE THROUGH LEADERSHIP STYLE AND WORK DISCIPLINE
Authors: Bangun Rejeki , Siringoringo Renniwaty , Suali Suali , Simamora Helprida
Published: January 2025

Research on human resource management is highly intriguing, and employee emotional engagement can create a favorable environment for job happiness and productivity. The purpose of this study is to ascertain how leadership style and work discipline and impact employee performance. SPSS version 20 and a questionnaire for 102 respondents are used in this study. This study uses multiple linear regression techniques along with statistical analysis and quantitative research. Multiple linear regression analysis results for leadership style (X1) of 2.174 with a significance value of 0.032 and  work discipline (X2) of 6.002 with a significance value of 0.000 were produced by researchers based on SPSS data analysis. The results of the simultaneous test (F test) showed a significance value of 0.000 and a score of 36.233. The conclusion of this study, the first hypothesis is that leadership style has a significant effect on employee performance, the second hypothesis is that work discipline has a significant effect on employee performance and the last hypothesis is that the two variables (leadership style, work discipline,) have a simultaneous influence on employee performance.
Exploring the perspectives of child health strategy stakeholders on resilience and well-being in children and youths in Singapore: A qualitative study
Authors: Chiong Yee Keow , Chia Kee Seng
Published: January 2025

Resilience has been defined as the capacity of a dynamic system to adapt well to potential threats,1 while mitigating the negative impact of behavioural and physiological changes due to chronic stress,2 and the resumption of positive functioning thereafter.3 Resilience enables one to adapt positively to adversities in life and allows the transformation of toxic stress to tolerable stress. The factors associated with resilience are homogeneous across studies, which are individual attributes such as self-regulation and problem-solving skills, relational attributes such as secure attachment relationships, and connections to school and community.4 This is relevant to the Singaporean context, as the Singapore Mental Health Study conducted from 2016 to 2018 revealed that 1 in 5 youths, aged between 18 and 34 years old have a mental disorder.5 Mental disorders were also reported to be the largest contributor to disease burden for Singaporeans aged 10 to 34 years old, peaking for 15 to 19 year-olds, for whom it represented 25.8% of total disability-adjusted life years (DALYs).5 In 2020, suicide is the leading cause of death for those aged 10 to 29 years old. Parent-child relationships are the focus of resilience studies in how they shape a child’s resilience to bounce back after encountering adversities. Parental influence is key to the resilience and well-being of the child and family systems.6
Sustainable Construction Practices in Bangkok: Reducing Carbon Emissions in Urban Infrastructure Projects
Authors: Kanchanawongpaisan Sipnarong , Yan Tang
Published: January 2025

Objectives: This research aimed to examine the impact of various factors on sustainable construction practices (SCP) within Bangkok’s construction industry, focusing on regulatory influence, cost implications, stakeholder commitment, and carbon emission reduction.
 
Methods: The study employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to analyze both direct and indirect effects of these factors on SCP. Carbon emission reduction was specifically investigated as a mediating factor that amplified the influence of regulatory policies on SCP.
 
Results: The findings revealed that regulatory influence played a significant role in promoting SCP. It had both direct and mediated effects on SCP, which were stronger than the impacts of cost implications and stakeholder commitment. The developed model integrated environmental, economic, and stakeholder factors, offering insights tailored to Bangkok’s unique regulatory and socio-economic context.
 
Conclusion: The study concluded that robust regulatory frameworks, when combined with effective stakeholder engagement, are essential for supporting sustainable practices in urban construction. These results provide valuable guidance for policymakers and industry leaders working to promote sustainability in Bangkok’s rapidly growing infrastructure sector.
The Role of Tourist Destination Online Content in Influencing Tourist Behavioral Intention in Tourism
Authors:   Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia, Pradana Angga Nur , Prasetio Adhi ,   Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia
Published: January 2025

The tourism sector plays a vital role in driving the economy in Indonesia. Behavior This research aims to investigate tourist destination online content perceptions, online content satisfaction and digital marketing interaction on tourists’ behavioral in visiting tourist destinations. The aspects examined in this study include Tourist Destination Online Content, Online Content Satisfaction and Digital Marketing Interaction in influencing Tourist Behavioral Intention. Questionnaires were distributed and returned with 300 respondents. To answer the research questions, quantitative method is used. Data obtained from respondents using purposive sampling technique processed using the Partially Least Square Structural Equation Model. As expected, the results showed that the variables studied in this research which is tourist destination content have a positive influence on tourist behavioral intention, both directly and indirectly through online content satisfaction or digital marketing interaction. This research allows tourism managers to increase tourist visits and provides insights into managing social media marketing by improving destination online content especially that drive satisfaction and interaction.
A Comprehensive Review on Earlier Detection of Brain Cerebral Hemorrhage Stroke And Alzheimer's Disease Using Artificial Intelligence
Authors: N. Raja Rajeswari  , Dr. M. Giri
Published: January 2025

Early detection of brain Cerebral Hemorrhage Stroke is of critical importance in medical imagery. It reviews the application of advanced learning algorithms to increase the accuracy and efficiency of brain stroke detection using noninvasive imaging (in particular MRI). In the last couple of years, recent machine learning and deep learning approaches like Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Support Vector Machines (SVMs), and hybrid models have shown an overnight progress by automating the process of extraction, segmentation, and classification of brain tumors. Early symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia include: Memory impairment, such as trouble remembering events. Having a hard time concentrating, planning or problem-solving. Trouble finishing daily tasks at home or at work, such as writing or using eating utensils. You can't do. If another treatable condition is causing memory loss, your healthcare team can start treatments. For those with Alzheimer's dementia, starting medicines early can help slow the decline in memory and other cognitive skills.
Insights into Chabot’s Security: A Categorization and Exploration of Technical and Societal Vulnerabilities
Authors: Vanitaben Hasmukhbhai Suthar
Published: January 2025

Chatbots have become increasingly prevalent in various domains, providing users with seamless interactions and support. However, as their popularity rises, so does the risk of security threats. This research paper investigates the landscape of potential attacks on chatbot systems, aiming to identify vulnerabilities and propose effective countermeasures. Through a systematic analysis of existing literature, we classify and discuss various types of attacks targeting chatbots, including but not limited to, data breaches, impersonation, manipulation, and injection attacks. Furthermore, we examine the underlying causes and consequences of these attacks, shedding light on the potential risks they pose to users and organizations. In addition, we explore current strategies and technologies employed to mitigate chatbot security threats, highlighting their strengths and limitations. Finally, we propose recommendations for enhancing the resilience of chatbot systems against malicious activities, emphasizing the importance of proactive defence mechanisms and ongoing vigilance in safeguarding user privacy and trust.
Favourable Clinical and Functional Outcomes Following Total Knee Replacement Surgery in a Kenyan Hospital: A 6-Week Follow-Up Study
Authors: Vutiya Wycliffe , Matheri Joseph , Gachohi John
Published: January 2025

Purpose: The incidence of total knee replacement (TKR) is increasing due to factors such as heightened patient satisfaction, an ageing population, and the obesity epidemic, all of which lead to more significant stress on weight-bearing joints. This study determined the incidence of prosthetic knee joint infection, evaluated functional recovery, and analysed rehabilitation progress among orthopaedic patients who underwent Total Knee Replacement in a hospital in Kenya.
Methodology: This study employed a prospective cohort study design for six months, following 75 patients who had undergone TKR at Metropolitan Hospital in Nairobi County. Data collection methods included medical record reviews, patient interviews, and clinical assessments. Specifically, standardized questionnaires and assessment tools were utilized, including the short form health survey (SF-12) for quality-of-life assessment, the visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain measurement, and relevant scales for activities of daily living (ADL) assessment. The incidence density of prosthetic joint infection was calculated using the conventional formula, accounting for new cases and patient time at risk. We observed that functional outcomes post-TKR are generally favourable, with patients who were followed up resuming their daily activities in a relatively short timeframe of less than six weeks.
Findings: By the sixth week, 60% of the patients had undergone excellent rehabilitation progress.  The incidence of prosthetic knee infection was notably low (9 cases per 1000 patient weeks) and was only associated with age, perhaps highlighting the effectiveness of the applied surgical techniques and postoperative care. Additionally, we identified that comorbid conditions, particularly diabetes and hypertension, are the primary factors that contributed to delayed healing and resumption of daily activities following TKR.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Favourable outcomes and low infection rates indicate that total knee replacement (TKR) is a safe and effective option for patients with severe knee pain, significantly improving quality of life and mobility. However, the association between age and infection risk necessitates thorough preoperative assessments and age-specific care protocols, especially for older patients. Additionally, comorbidities like diabetes and hypertension can delay healing, highlighting the need for targeted preoperative interventions. Optimizing the management of these conditions may enhance recovery and reduce complications. Further research is essential to explore how these comorbidities affect healing post-TKR and to assess the effectiveness of specific interventions.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Sauna Rempah Nusantara Di Kelurahan Tanjung Harapan Lampung Utara
Authors: Ilmiasari Yeyen , Ayuningtyas Harini Nyang Vania , Novrimansyah Eko Abadi , Lestari Sri Puji , Elmita Sari Yuni , Setiya Bakti Aji
Published: January 2025

Tanjung Harapan Village is one of the villages in Kotabumi Selatan District, North Lampung Regency, Lampung Province, Indonesia. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the people of Tanjung Harapan Village, who incidentally are urban residents, who meet people every day, need to increase their body's immunity so they don't get sick easily. From Lampost data, July 2021, as many as 18 villages and sub-districts in North Lampung Regency were included in the red zone in the spread of Covid-19. Tanjung Harapan Village is included in the red zone for the spread of Covid-19 with information that the spread of the virus is out of control. One alternative to increase the body's immunity is to inhale the aroma of spices which are specially packaged in the form of the Nusantara Spice Sauna or known as a steam bath. Steam bath is a type of therapy using warm steam as a medium. People undergoing this therapy will be placed in a specially designed warm steam room. The aim of the training on making Nusantara Spice Sauna in Tanjung Harapan Village, North Lampung Regency is to increase the community's body immunity so that people become healthy and avoid the Covid-19 virus through the Lecturer Community Service program. The activity procedure is to prepare the tools and materials that have been provided. Then put the spices that have been dried or crushed into a pot that has been filled with boiling water. Close the sauna pot tightly. Install the paralon that connects the pot to the sauna room. Wait until the spice water boils. After boiling, one of the residents went into the steam room for 10-15 minutes. Residents or the public will inhale the aroma of spices, and relax the body. The practice of serving the archipelago spice sauna is for 1 resident to enter the sauna room for 10-15 minutes. Before and after entering the sauna, residents are measured by vital signs (TTV), so that the difference can be seen when taking a steam bath. However, there were 9 residents who did TTV after entering the sauna room. There were 3 people who had high blood pressure (hypertension), then entered the sauna room and their blood pressure dropped. However, there were 6 people who experienced increased blood pressure after taking a steam bath. lower than the temperature of the sauna room.