bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The role of clinical and genealogical study in the examination of patients with chronic venous insufficiency
Authors: Kolosovych I. V. , Korolova K. O. , Korolova Z. V.
Published: February 2025

Objective — to demonstrate the role of heredity in the development of varicose veins using a clinical‑genealogical study, analyze family cases of varicose veins of the lower extremities, determine the type of disease inheritance in the examined patients, and assess the possible outcomes of genetic inheritance for their descendants.
Materials and methods. The study involved 64 patients, mostly women — 52 (81.3%), with different clinical classes of varicose veins. The clinical‑genealogical method of pedigree analysis was used to establish the type of inheritance. We determined the nature of the disease trait (hereditary or non‑hereditary) and the type of inheritance (autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or gender‑linked).
Results. Among the 64 examined patients, 28 (43.8%) had familial cases of varicose veins. In our clinical‑genealogical study of the pedigrees of patients with chronic venous insufficiency, we found an autosomal dominant inheritance of this pathology, not linked to gender. Direct inheritance across generations was observed.
Conclusions. The analysis of the pedigrees of patients with varicose veins of the lower extremities and other manifestations of chronic venous insufficiency revealed the familial nature of disease inheritance, characterized by an autosomal dominant inheritance type and a high degree of gene expression. In these families, children are more likely to show signs of the disease. A hereditary predisposition to certain forms of varicose veins has also been noted. Consequently, in individuals with reticular varicose veins, the main veins of the lower extremities exhibited no alterations with age, whereas reticular varicose veins simply increased in prevalence.
Rebalancing First Past The Post voting
Authors: Mason Zebedee
Published: February 2025

The results of the UK General Election of 2024 resulted in the Labour partygaining 63% of the seats with only 34% of the vote leading to calls forelectoral reform.The First Past The Post (FPTP) voting system that delivered this result hasbeen in use since the Middle Ages and was challenged by referendum in 2011 whenit beat the Alternative Vote system by 68% to 32%.This paper presents a variation on FPTP in which only the seats with thelargest votes are awarded to what would have been the winning party up to thelevel of their vote share. The remaining seats are then divided based on howmany spare votes there are in neighbouring seats.
Managing an Engineering Project successfully from Concept to Commissioning
Authors: Koul Sanjay
Published: February 2025

Managing an engineering project successfully from concept to commissioning requires a structured approach, encompassing careful planning, coordination, and control at each stage. Engineering projects are often complex, involving multiple disciplines, stakeholders, and interdependent tasks, making it crucial to follow a clear roadmap to achieve the desired outcome. Below is a step-by-step guide that outlines what needs to be done to manage an engineering project from concept to commissioning.
Introducing SPARK: A pilot study of a sport-specific, pragmatic, and athlete-centred values-based anti-doping education workshop
Authors: Petroczi Andrea , Thrower Sam N , Blank Cornelia
Published: February 2025

The provision of values-based education (VbE) for elite athletes, as required by WADA’s International Standard for Education, presents challenges which are related to the developmental stage of learners, delivery methods, content design, and resource availability. To address these challenges, we developed and piloted SPARK, a 90-minute, evidence-based, in-person workshop for elite athletes. SPARK combines value-education and values-based education to enhance athletes' awareness of personal values, sensemaking, and decision-making autonomy, complementing anti-doping education. This pilot study included two international groups of young elite biathletes (54 in 2023 and 51 in 2024). Standardized evaluations were conducted pre- and post-intervention (n = 19 and n = 10, respectively), with feedback collected from 48 athletes. Paired pre- and post-workshop assessments demonstrated effect sizes ranging from small (i.e., noticeable) to medium (i.e., practically meaningful) in self-awareness of value priorities (d=0.37, p=0.06), efficacy in processing and managing personal and societal values (d=0.39, p=0.04), handling value conflicts (d=0.37, p=0.06), and using personal values to guide decision-making about sport and performance enhancement (d=0.42, p=0.03). Results suggest SPARK is feasible, effective, and well-received by athletes.
中国古代建筑模数-平遥镇国寺万佛殿（Ancient Chinese Architectural Modulus - Wanfo Hall in Zhenguo Temple, Pingyao）
Authors: xiaoggang Xu
Published: February 2025

摘 要 万佛殿营造尺307.476毫米，每尺10大寸，12小寸，符合唐宋时期大小寸制度。材宽5大寸，合6小寸。单材8.4小寸，栔4小寸，足材12.4小寸。通面阔450小寸合375大寸。通进深420小寸合350大寸。明间面阔174小寸合145大寸。心间进深144小寸合120大寸。梢间138小寸合115大寸。铺作高72小寸，铺作外跳57小寸，柱头铺作最宽处为69小寸。屋举138小寸，折屋以是衰分计算而来。建筑外形是整数尺寸约束下的比例关系。Abstract :The construction ruler (Yingzao chi) of Wanfo Hall measures 307.476mm. Each chi is divided into 10 large cun as well as 12 small cun, conforming to the long - short ruler system of the Tang and Song dynasties.The width of the cai is 5 large cun, equivalent to 6 small cun. The Dang cai(single-sized timbers) is 8.4 small cun, the qi (another related unit) is 4 small cun, and the Zucai(the full-sized timbers) is 12.4 small cun.TheTong Mian Kuo of the building is 450 small cun, equivalent to 375 large cun. The Tong Jin Shen is 420 small cun, equivalent to 350 large cun. The width of the central bay is 174 small cun, equal to 145 large cun. the width of the central bay in the depth direction is144 small cun.The width of the side bay is 138 small cun, equivalent to 115 large cun.The Puzuo (bracket set) is 72 small cun in height, the outer projection of the Puzuo is 57 small cun, and the widest part of the Puzuo measures 69 small cun.The height of the ridged purlin (Wu Ju) is 138 small cun. The calculation of the roof slope (Ju Zhe) is derived through cuifen (Calculate according to the proportion). The architectural appearance exhibits proportional relationships within the constraints of integer dimensions.
Identifying trust cues: How trust in science is mediated in content about science
Authors: Schröder Justin T. , Brück Janise , Guenther Lars
Published: February 2025

Most public audiences in Germany receive scientific information via a variety of (digital) media; in these contexts, media act as intermediaries of trust in science by providing information that present reasons for public audiences to place their trust in science. To describe this process, the study introduces the term “trust cues.” To identify such content-related trust cues, an explorative qualitative content analysis has been applied to German journalistic, populist, social, and other (non-journalistic) online media (n = 158). In total, n = 1,329 trust cues were coded. The findings emphasize the diversity of mediated trust, with trust cues being connected to dimensions of trust in science (established: expertise, integrity, benevolence; recently introduced: transparency, dialogue). Through this analysis, the study aims for a better understanding of mediated trust in science. Deriving this finding is crucial since public trust in science is important for individual and collective informed decision-making and crises management.
“I got all sorts of solitude, but that solitude wasn’t mine”: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Understanding Aloneness during Becoming A Mother
Authors: Nguyen Thuy-vy Thi , Konu Delali , Tetteh Deborah , Tshimbalanga Pearl , Weissová Julie , Xiong Mingyao
Published: February 2025

This study examines the evolving experiences of "aloneness" in first-time mothers during their transition to motherhood. Study 1 involved qualitative interviews with 22 mothers, revealing three core themes: the ambivalent companionship of a baby, the multifaceted nature of post-motherhood solitude, and a significant shift in priorities that diminished both the quantity and quality of subjective solitude. Although physical aloneness often increased, solitude free from caregiving demands became scarce. Particularly, Study 1 also indicated that time spent alone with the baby may feel more or less like social time depending on the level of interaction and reciprocity between mother and child, as well as the nature of caregiving tasks being performed. Study 2 analyzed quantitative data from 47 participants, tracking daily activities and emotional well-being. Results showed that both personal and social time significantly enhanced positive mood and reduced negative mood. These findings highlight the dual challenges of balancing caregiving with personal needs and emphasize the importance of support systems to provide quality personal time, underscoring its critical role in promoting maternal well-being during early parenthood.
Meaningfully reducing consumption of meat and animal products is an unsolved problem: A meta-analysis
Authors: Green Seth Ariel , Smith Austin , Mathur Maya B
Published: February 2025

Which interventions produce the largest and most enduring reductions in consumption of meat and animal products (MAP)? We address this question with a theoretical review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that measured MAP consumption at least one day after intervention. We meta-analyze 35 papers comprising 41 studies, 112 interventions, and approximately 87,000 subjects. We find that these papers employ four major strategies to change behavior: choice architecture, persuasion, psychology, and a combination of persuasion and psychology. The pooled effect of all 112 interventions on MAP consumption is quite small (standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.07 (95\% CI: [0.02, 0.12]), indicating an unsolved problem. Interventions aiming to reduce only consumption of red and processed meat were more effective (SMD = 0.25; 95\% CI: [0.11, 0.38]), but it remains unclear whether such interventions also decrease consumption of other forms of MAP. We conclude that while existing approaches do not provide a proven remedy to MAP consumption, designs and measurement strategies have generally been improving over time, and many promising interventions await rigorous evaluation.
Character Strengths of Young Children and their Emotional Well-being in the Italian Context
Authors: Abudurexiti Kayina , Stella Massimo , Franchin Laura
Published: February 2025

Character strengths are positive traits that emerge in early childhood. Guided by character strength theory, this study investigates character strengths of Italian children aged 3 to 6. We examined an Italian translation of the Character Strengths Inventory for Early Childhood (CSI-EC-Italy) with data from 123 parents in two phases: (i) Exploratory graph analysis identified 16 distinct character strengths with 40 items, leading to a condensed, more reliable version of the questionnaire (CSI-ItaCC), increasing the minimum reliability from 0.55 to 0.74; (ii) Regression analysis linked these strengths to emotional well-being, as measured by the I-PANAS-SF and SDQ. Results showed that in the Italian data, kindness was the strongest indicator (β = 0.64, t = 8.22, p <.001) of positive prosocial behavior. Creativity emerged as the strongest indicator (β = 0.28, t = 3.27, p = .009) of positive affect. Social intelligence was most strongly associated with (β = -0.36, t = -3.95, p < .001) fewer child difficulties, while leadership was most strongly associated with (β = -0.28, t = -3.14, p = .013) less negative affect. Our results indicate that different character strengths contribute uniquely to children’s emotional wellbeing.
The Role of Quaternary Spatiotemporal Gradients and Dynamic Disequilibrium in Shaping Present Neotropical Biotic Patterns
Authors: Rull Valentí
Published: February 2025

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The Adoption and Efficacy of Large Language Models: Evidence From Consumer Complaints in the Financial Industry
Authors: Shin Minkyu , Kim Jin , Shin Jiwoong
Published: February 2025

Large Language Models (LLMs) are reshaping consumer decision-making, particularly in communication with firms, yet our understanding of their impact remains limited. This research explores the effect of LLMs on consumer complaints submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from 2015 to 2024, documenting the adoption of LLMs for drafting complaints and evaluating the likelihood of obtaining relief from financial firms. Utilizing a leading AI detection tool, we analyzed over 1 million complaints and identified a significant increase in LLM usage following the release of ChatGPT. We establish a causal relationship between LLM usage and an increased likelihood of obtaining relief by employing instrumental variables to address endogeneity in LLM adoption. Experimental data further support this link, demonstrating that LLMs enhance the clarity and persuasiveness of consumer narratives. Our findings suggest that facilitating access to LLMs can help firms better understand consumer concerns and level the playing field among consumers. This underscores the importance of policies promoting technological accessibility, enabling all consumers to effectively voice their concerns.
ARTEM-IS for ERP: Agreed Reporting Template for EEG Methodology - International Standard for Event-Related Potential Experiments
Authors: Šoškić Anđela , Kovic Vanja , Algermissen Johannes , Fischer Nastassja Lopes , Ganis Giorgio , Gau Remi , Niso Guiomar , Oostenveld Robert , Pajić Dejan , Pavlov Yuri G. , Stekić Katarina , Yang Yu-Fang , Styles Suzy J , Mushtaq Faisal
Published: February 2025

Given that the choices made during recording, preprocessing and analysis of event-related potentials (ERP) data can affect study outcomes, it is critical that they are transparently reported to allow for reproducibility and replicability. Yet, systematic reviews of reporting practices in the field have shown that journal articles do not meet this goal and that guidelines for writing them better have not resulted in a sufficient improvement to reporting transparency.ARTEM-IS aims to address this issue by building dynamic, interactive web applications that support documenting information required by existing publication guidelines in the form of a standardised metadata template. Completing an ARTEM-IS form results in a human-reader-friendly PDF and a machine-readable JSON summary of methodological information, which allows for a level of reporting precision higher than what is typically found in journal articles. These can be used as supplements to a publication, as a memory aid when writing a paper, or as records that allow easier metadata extraction in comparison to verbal descriptions in papers.Here, we present the ARTEM-IS for ERP, which supports describing a typical ERP study, including most of its core methodological aspects (study description, experimental design, hardware, data acquisition, pre-processing, measurement, visualisation, additional comments). We discuss the current contents of the form, web application functionalities, current limitations, and potential directions for future developments. In addition, the process of building the form contents and the web application through a collaborative grassroots initiative is described. Finally, we argue that a wider adoption of ARTEM-IS can bring benefits to different stakeholders: researchers themselves or their collaborators, especially on large-scale projects, reviewers, readers of a paper, and the scientific community at large.
ARTEM-IS for ERP: Agreed Reporting Template for EEG Methodology - International Standard for Event-Related Potential Experiments
Authors: Šoškić Anđela , Kovic Vanja , Algermissen Johannes , Fischer Nastassja Lopes , Ganis Giorgio , Gau Remi , Mushtaq Faisal , Niso Guiomar , Oostenveld Robert , Pajić Dejan , Pavlov Yuri G. , Stekić Katarina , Yang Yu-Fang , Styles Suzy J
Published: February 2025

The choices we make during the recording, preprocessing and analysis of event-related potentials (ERP) data can affect study outcomes. As such, it is critical that they are transparently reported to allow for reproducibility. Yet, systematic reviews of reporting practices in the field have shown that journal articles often do not meet this goal and that existing reporting guidelines have not resulted in a sufficient improvement to reporting transparency. An easier workflow for transparently documenting pipelines used in regular journal articles is needed. The ARTEM-IS (Agreed Reporting Template for EEG Methodology - International Standard) initiative is working towards addressing this issue by building dynamic, interactive web applications that support documenting information required by existing publication guidelines in the form of a standardised metadata template. Completing an ARTEM-IS form results in a human-reader-friendly PDF and a machine-readable JSON summary of methodological information. This level of specificity surpasses conventional article methods sections, ensuring fewer omissions and ambiguities. These can be used as supplements to a publication, as a memory aid when writing a paper, or as records that allow easier metadata extraction. Here, we present the ARTEM-IS for ERP, which supports describing a typical ERP study, including most of its core methodological aspects (study description, experimental design, hardware, data acquisition, pre-processing, measurement, visualisation, additional comments). We discuss the current functionalities of ARTEM-IS for ERP, its development via a grassroots collaborative initiative, and potential extensions (e.g., including complex designs or statistical analyses). In doing so, we highlight how widespread adoption of ARTEM-IS can benefit researchers, reviewers, and the broader scientific community by improving transparency, reducing reporting errors, and expediting rigorous replication efforts.
How well do Large Language Models perform as team members? Testing teamwork capabilities of LLMs
Authors: Cooper Patrick , Irons Jessica L. , McGrath Melanie J , Duenser Andreas
Published: February 2025

We employed a modified battery of cognitive and social tests from psychological sciences intended to reflect key components of teamwork. These tests were given to five instruction-tuned large language models (LLMs) to examine the capabilities of LLMs to contribute to teamwork. Our results revealed concrete strengths and shortcomings of LLMs to engage in teaming behaviours. Language models performed well on action phases of teamwork, where a team engages in specific work tasks such as monitoring and coordination to meet team goals. In contrast, LLMs lacked the abstract reasoning and planning required to meet transition phases of teamwork. These moments are critical for self-reflection of past performance and planning for upcoming tasks in teams. Finally, LLMs had unique behaviours for interpersonal aspects of teamwork, predominately applying an integrating motivational style but failing to acknowledge negative emotional states of teammates. These findings reveal how ‘off-the-shelf’ LLMs may contribute to contemporary human-AI teams and highlight the utility of experimental psychology in elucidating behaviours of non-embodied agents.
Modular Maximization Theory: A Functional Account of Economic Behavior in Laboratory Animal Models with Applications to Drug-Seeking Behavior
Authors: Sanabria Federico , Gildea Matthew , Gutierrez Brissa , Santos Cristina , Hibshman Adeline
Published: February 2025

Substance abuse research depends on precise and sensitive assessments of reinforcer efficacy in animal models. However, conventional methods often lack theoretical rigor and specificity to support these assessments. To address these gaps, the Modular Maximization Theory (MMT) is introduced as a comprehensive framework for understanding instrumental behavior. Like earlier maximization theories, MMT posits that behavior is distributed across alternatives to maximize utility over time. This concept is structured through five foundational postulates that define alternative actions and rules for choosing between them as budget constraints and utility functions. A key innovation of MMT is its incorporation of reinforcer utilization—encompassing both consummatory and post-consummatory activities—into the budget-constraint function. A model of ratio-schedule performance is developed under the assumption that utilization is proportional to demand, with utility represented as an additive power function of reinforcer magnitude. This model, termed PURSPU (Proportional Utilization, Ratio Schedule, Power Utility), effectively explains how reinforcer magnitude, response effort, non-contingent reinforcement, and income influence demand curves, behavior-output functions, dose-response relationships, and progressive-ratio breakpoints, while accounting for rate-dependent effects. The model also offers novel insights into choice behavior, including concurrent-schedule performance, income dependency, and delay discounting, as well as post-reinforcement pauses and run rates. Variations in budget constraints and utility functions are proposed as alternative models. Potential theoretical advancements, more targeted assessments of drug abuse liability, and the broader role of MMT in understanding human drug abuse are explored.
To cringe or not to cringe: the role of individual variability in the perception of Covid-19 humor
Authors: Bischetti Luca
Published: February 2025

When language is used for comic purposes, it often results in shared laughter at material which, presented in another form, could be considered unfortunate or even tragic. Moreover, various forms of humor can elicit negative emotions, such as discomfort and embarrassment. This is the case for cringe humor, which blends amusement with aversive reactions. Similarly, humor related to Covid-19 carries a bittersweet tone that, in part, mirrors the emotional complexity of cringe humor. While both forms have garnered widespread popularity, the emotional impact of their combination – and whether Covid-19 humor is as challenging to watch as traditional cringe humor – remains underexplored. For this chapter, we reanalyzed data from two large-scale studies on the reactions elicited by Covid-19 humor conducted in Italy and the US during 2020. Using the k-means bottom-up clustering technique, we examined how ratings of funniness and aversiveness align instances of pandemic-related humor with cringe humor. We also explored the role of individual and cultural factors. Our semi-automatic classification revealed the existence of a cringe humor space, consistent with theoretical models of cringe humor. Relative to other heterogeneous sets of humorous instances, cringe humor is characterized by relatively low perceived funniness and high perceived aversiveness, corresponding to a predominantly negative emotional response characteristic of this type of humor. The items that share these features are analyzed through pragmatic categories developed in the General Theory of Verbal Humor, detailing the targets of humorous critiques that made their recipients humorously cringe. Additionally, our findings highlight a complex relationship between age and the experience of cringe humor: while both young and old adults had similar responses to different situations, they tended to distance themselves from specific position(s) represented and/or mocked in the cringe humor items.
Double-decision response time models of recall and recognition support resource accounts of visual working memory
Authors: Garrett Paul Michael , Lua Anthony , Feuerriegel Daniel , Little Daniel R. , Smith Philip L.
Published: February 2025

We use response time decision models to determine whether visual working memory (VWM) is best described by a fixed-capacity `slot' model or a continuously allocated `resource' model. We used a double-decision paradigm that combined continuous-outcome recall and two-choice recognition to characterize performance in a VWM task. Participants viewed one to six colored items, recalled the color of a cued target using a color wheel, and then identified the target color from two options in a recognition task. We used continuous-outcome and two-choice EZ diffusion models to analyze the speed and accuracy of the two decisions. The models provided estimates of the latent cognitive parameters of drift rate and boundary separation, with the former providing measures of the memory strengths in the two decisions. We found significant correlations in both drift rate and boundary separation for the two decisions, indicating that continuous recall and two-choice recognition tasks engage similar memory and decision processes. Removing responses within the highly inaccurate `heavy-tails' of the recall distribution reduced rather than increased these correlations, particularly for drift rates at larger set sizes, implying that the tail responses represent meaningful low-precision memory traces rather than guesses. This finding is consistent with a variable precision or resource account of VWM and inconsistent with a slot model account of VWM. Our findings underscore the value of joint modeling response time and accuracy data, and highlight the utility of double-decision tasks in clarifying theoretical accounts of memory processes.
Implementasi sistem enterprise resource planning (ERP) berbasis odoo modul purchase pada PT X
Authors: Maharsanti Khairunisa
Published: February 2025

The rapid development of technology has become the main driver of change in the business world. Business processes that were previously carried out manually have now been replaced by machine technology that is more effective, efficient, and reduces human error. One of the systems or technologies used in this research is the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system using Odoo software which focuses on the purchasing module. The purpose of this research is to analyze strategies to overcome the problems of automation of the purchasing system which is still done manually at PT X. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach at PT X, a retail company that offers leading furniture products by providing the best quality furniture choices. This research also uses interview techniques and direct monitoring to observe changes in PT X operational business processes. The results of the interview with the mentor as the Founder & CEO of PT Ctech ERP Indonesia became the main source of information regarding the implementation of the Odoo-based ERP version 16. The results of the study showed that there were differences in PT X business processes, especially in the purchasing system before and after implementing the Odoo-based ERP system. After the implementation of the Odoo ERP system in the purchasing module, the effectiveness and efficiency of purchasing system management has increased which has a major impact on the company.
Implemetasi ERP berbasis odoo untuk meningkatkan efektivitas point of sale dan accounting
Authors: Sak'adah Siti Lailatus
Published: February 2025

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a significant role in the economic development of Indonesia. Many MSMEs still conduct financial transactions and prepare financial reports manually, making them prone to errors. This study aims to assist in the development of an accounting information system using Odoo-based ERP at Rumah Makan Gubug Mang Dikin. The research employs a qualitative method focusing on the description of data or facts by collecting data through observation, interviews, and document analysis. This approach aims to describe the actual conditions and identify system needs that can be addressed with Odoo-based ERP. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of an accounting system with Odoo-based ERP provides significant benefits, particularly in the point of sale and accounting areas, enhancing the operational effectiveness of MSMEs, accelerating administrative processes, and generating accurate data that is automated by the system. This data can be used as a reference for making precise decisions for MSMEs. This enables MSMEs to manage resources effectively and make more informative decisions, potentially improving performance and competitiveness.
The political effects of the Russian-Ukraine war on international trade
Authors: Akpomedaye Jerry , Orhero A. E.
Published: February 2025

The Russian-Ukrainian war, an unprecedented geopolitical event, has triggered profound and far-reaching consequences for international trade. This paper examines the political effects of the conflict on global trade, with a focus on how political decisions, economic sanctions, and realignments among nations are reshaping trade flows and policies. As major exporters of energy, grain, and essential raw materials, Russia and Ukraine have long been integral to global supply chains. The onset of hostilities has disrupted these chains, resulting in global inflationary pressures, rising food insecurity, and a reevaluation of global economic dependencies. Against this backdrop, the study examined the political effects of the Russian – Ukraine war on international trade. This study adopted the historical and content analysis. It is concerned with an in-depth examination of documented data on the basis of which relevant materials were drawn. This study was anchored on the Geoeconomic Power Theory which provides a robust framework for understanding the political effects of the Russian-Ukrainian war on international trade by emphasizing the strategic use of economic tools such as sanctions, trade shifts, and market control, as a primary instrument of geopolitical influence. The data collected for this study was synthesize and analyzed using trend analysis techniques. This study revealed that disruption of supply chains, rising commodity prices, changes in trade relationships, economic consequences, agricultural markets and food security, reorientation of global trade, international trade and sanctions and energy market dynamics were the major impacts of the Russian-Ukrainian war on global trade flows. This study found that sanctions reshape trade dynamics, reconfigure partnerships, drive covert economies, and impact long-term global trade structures. The study also showed that the most significant impacts of long-term consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian war on international trade policies were shift from globalization to regionalization, rise of economic blocs and fragmentation, impact on global supply chains and resource security, growth of alternative financial and payment systems, sanctions as a tool of foreign policy, challenges to multilateral trade governance and emergence of resilience and self-sufficiency policies. This study concluded that the political effects of the Russian-Ukrainian war serve as a critical reminder of the intricate interplay between politics and trade. Finally, this study recommended among others that global policy-makers should develop a real-time trade monitoring system that tracks fluctuations in trade volumes and routes affected by the Russian-Ukrainian war. This system should leverage advanced data analytics to identify and predict shifts in global trade flows, enabling businesses to respond proactively to emerging trends.
Enhancing Human Resource Competencies Through Digital Marketing Training for MSMEs in Majasari, Pandeglang
Authors: Urika Urika , Novian Lona
Published: February 2025

The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of understanding of digital marketing concepts and practices, identify challenges and obstacles in implementing digital marketing, assess the effectiveness of digital marketing training in enhancing human resource knowledge and skills, and evaluate the impact of digital marketing training on business performance and strategies to optimize its use. This research employs a mixed-method approach. The subjects of the study are micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Majasari District, Pandeglang Regency, with a sample size of 38 individuals. The findings indicate an improvement in the understanding of digital marketing concepts and practices among MSME operators after undergoing training. Challenges encountered include limitations in smartphone ownership, regional accessibility, packaging knowledge, and online selling experience. Digital marketing training has proven effective in enhancing the knowledge and skills of MSME human resources through strategies such as increasing training frequency, providing hands-on practice in creating social media and marketplaces for digital product marketing, and developing product logos for branding to compete in the online sales market
Assesstment of Working Capital in the Plantation Sector Based on ROI, ROA and ROE Management Analysis
Authors: Haryanto Lenawati , Mastina Fransiska Rosa
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study was to analyze Working Capital Management to assess ROI, ROA, and ROE in the Plantation Sector. This study consists of three independent variables consisting of ROI, ROA, and ROE, and one dependent variable, namely Working Capital. In this study there were 27 companies that met the criteria from a total of 32 observations with the object of research in the plantation sector plantation companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the period 2020 to 2022. the results of this study indicate that the ROI variable has a negative effect on working capital. ROA variable has a positive effect on working capital. ROE variable has a positive effect on working capital. This research can also be taken into consideration for investors and shareholders to be more careful in receiving financial statement information provided by the company in making decisions.
Logistics Cost Analysis in Fish Supply Chain in West Sumatra Using Activity-based Costing Method
Authors: Iskandar Yelita Anggiane , Ikhlas Muhammad Fajar , Hartono Werdaningtyas Evivani , Afdiyan Hafidz Al , Mubarak Alfi
Published: February 2025

Pariaman is a city in West Sumatra with many residents whose livelihoods are in the fisheries sector. Usaha Perikanan Mandiri Muaro Cinto (UPMMC) located in the Pariaman area faces challenges in managing logistics costs. This MSME has not been able to identify the components of the logistics costs of the business they run so business improvement strategies have not been formulated considering that key activities along the supply chain have not been mapped. Therefore, a logistics cost analysis was conducted for the UPMMC fish supply chain using the activity-based costing method. Several actors in the supply chain observed include suppliers, distributors, manufacturers/retailers, and customers. Based on the calculations carried out, it is known that the largest costs are in procurement activities, especially in fishing operations with a proportion of 33.15%. In addition, it is also known that shipping costs have a proportion of 32.93% or equivalent to IDR 2,143 per kg of tuna while packaging costs take a proportion of 19.98% of the total logistics costs.
Factors Influencing Customer Satisfaction With Demand for Make Up Artist (MUA) Services
Authors: Fortuna Salsa Dwi , Mustafa Sry Wahyuny , Muhani Mustafa
Published: February 2025

Customer satisfaction is an element in achieving the goals of Kya Stephanie Make Up salon and maintaining income in a company. Various factors to obtain customer satisfaction, and in service quality is needed to obtain customer satisfaction. In this study describes the influence of customer satisfaction, on the demand for make up services at Kya Stephanie salon with the number of data collection techniques through the distribution of questionnaires to 40 respondents who arehave used MUA services as the population and sample in this study.The results of this study indicate that price on consumer demand itself has an influence but is not significant and Customer Satisfaction has a positive impact on the Consumer Demand variable but in testing the level of accuracy and significance of these two variables do not have an influence and are significant. While Social Media on Consumer Demand among MUA service users has an influence but is not significant. These results illustrate that the role of social media certainly has an influence on online content references that allow MUA and consumers themselves to share
Peningkatan Literasi Digital Pelaku Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah Melalui Pelatihan dan Pendampingan pada UMKM Home Industry di Desa Genengan Karanganyar
Authors: Puji Astuti Dewi Saptantinah , Mardayanti Leni
Published: February 2025

Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan literasi digital para pelaku industri rumah tangga dan Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) di Desa Genengan, Kecamatan Jumantono, Kabupaten Karanganyar.  Era digitalisasi telah membawa perubahan di berbagai bidang. Saat ini pemanfaatan teknologi informasi menjadi sangat penting bagi pelaku usaha untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan daya saing. Kegiatan tersebut meliputi sosialisasi mengenai pentingnya pengelolaan keuangan yang baik, pelatihan penggunaan aplikasi akuntansi sederhana, serta pendampingan penerapan teknologi digital. Hasil dari pengabdian ini menunjukkan adanya motivasi dari pelaku usaha untuk memahami penggunaan aplikasi untuk pengelolaan keuangan dan kemampuan pelaku usaha dalam mengelola keuangan secara digital, sehingga berdampak positif pada transparansi dan pengambilan keputusan bisnis. Diharapkan kegiatan ini dapat berkontribusi terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi lokal dan meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya literasi digital.
Pengenalan dan Tata Kelola Limbah Bahan Berbahaya Beracun (B3) Rumah Tangga di Desa Harjatani, Kramatwatu - Serang
Authors: Eko Pertiwi Wiwik , Mathofani Puji Eka , Mujianti Sri , Darmawan Erwan , Julyanto Octoberry
Published: February 2025

Limbah B3 merupakan limbah yang mengandung bahan-bahan beracun dan berbahaya baik bagi lingkungan maupun bagi kesehatan manusia. Meskipun jumlah nya relatif kecil, namun keberadaan limbah B3 harus dikelola dengan baik. Salah satu sumber penghasil limbah B3 adalah aktivitas rumah tangga. Jenis limbah B3 yang dihasilkan dari aktivitas rumah tangga diantaranya adalah bolam lampu bekas, barang-barang elektronik bekas, kemasan-kemasan/botol minyak wangi bekas, kemasan-kemasan bekas detergen, oli bekas, pembersih lantai dan lain sebagainya. Ketidaktahuan masyarakat tentang dampak dan upaya pengelolaan limbah B3 yang baik menyebabkan limbah-limbah tersebut dikelola sama halnya dengan limbah domestik lainnya. Limbah B3 yang dihasilkan sejauh ini masih dibuang dan dicampur dengan sampah rumah tangga lainnya. Limbah B3 tersebut dikumpulkan dalam tempat sampah kemudian di buang ke Tempat Penampungan Sementara (TPS) untuk selanjutnya dibawa ke TPA oleh petugas kebersihan. Kondisi ini menunjukkan belum adanya pengelolaan limbah B3 yang baik dan benar. Dalam jangka pangjang pengelolaan limbah B3 yang buruk dapat berdampak terhadap rusaknya lingkungan dan menyebabkan gangguan kesehatan pada masyarakat. Kegiatan PkM ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman dan pengetahuan kepada ibu-ibu di Desa Harjatani tentang pentingnya pengelolaan limbah B3 rumah tangga. Kegiatan PkM ini dilakukan di Desa Harjatani pada tanggal 20 Januari 2024 bertempat di Kantor Desa Harjatani, Kecamatan Kramatwatu Kabupaten Serang. Kegiatan dihadiri oleh sebanyak 38 ibu-ibu rumah tangga yang termasuk dalam anggota PKK Desa dan kader Kesehatan. Bentuk kegiatan PkM dilakukan dengan metode penyuluhan tentang pengenalan dan tata Kelola limbah B3 dilanjutkan dengan sesi tanya jawab dan pembagian doorprice berupa tempat sampah. Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan diketahui bahwa tingkat pemahaman dan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang limbah B3 tergolong rendah. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan peran aktif petugas Kesehatan dan lintas sektor terkait untuk terus memberikan penyuluhan dan mengembangkan jejaring dengan Dinas Lingkungan Daerah dalam hal pengelolaan limbah B3 rumah tangga.
Transformasi Keuangan UMKM melalui Pendampingan Penyusunan Laporan Keuangan
Authors: Nurjanah Rina , Nisawati Inna , Saputera Denny , Daniyah Alifa Putri , Delima Trianita
Published: February 2025

MSMEs play an important role in the Indonesian economy, but many face challenges, especially in financial management and digital marketing. This research aims to provide concrete solutions to the problems faced by Amelia Bakery, which include the lack of a structured financial recording system and optimal utilisation of digital platforms. The methods used in this community service programme include socialisation, training, technology implementation, mentoring, and periodic evaluation. The results of this activity show an increase in the ability of owners and employees to prepare financial reports manually. However, further guidance is still needed when using financial applications. With the implementation of this comprehensive solution, it is expected that Amelia Bakery can improve business performance, strengthen its position in the market, and achieve better sustainability. In addition, this activity is expected to positively impact the surrounding community and encourage the growth of other MSMEs in the region.
Exploring disclaimers on Chinese social networking sites from a metapragmatic perspective
Authors: Li Chuanqi , Li Danli
Published: February 2025

This study explores the employment of disclaimers as metapragmatic devices in online interpersonal interaction on a Chinese social networking site, Weibo. Previous studies discussed meta-negation disclaimers and meta-prohibition disclaimers. This study establishes a new type of disclaimer: meta-condition disclaimers. It examines the forms and functions of the three types of disclaimers. Prior studies explained disclaimers as either prospective moves or retrospective moves. This study further introduces disclaimers as conjunctive moves, which bridge the speaker’s ongoing communicative behaviour. Also, it investigates the communicative purposes of using disclaimers, revealing that disclaimers are mainly employed by Chinese netizens to convey criticism. Furthermore, this research probes into the underlying cultural factors of employing disclaimers. It uncovers certain values ingrained in Chinese culture, such as ren (kindheartedness), yi (righteousness) and li (politeness). The study contributes to a global understanding of disclaimers and could provide some insights into online rapport management.
An Insight Into the Indigenous Intangible Heritage and the Level of Engagement of the Local Population Towards the Contribution to Creating Cultural Products
Authors: Mihajlović Iris , Kudrić Lana
Published: February 2025

Emphasizing the attitudes of the population related to knowl­edge of cultural heritage, this paper focuses on the degree of engagement of the locals, creating local potential products that could contribute to the overall destination quality as to the fundamental marketing unit. In accor­dance with the role of intangible heritage, guided on premises of unique­ness, creativity, community responsibility, educational levels of the local population were researched in detail. A survey of 210 respondents was con­ducted throughout summer 2023, as a continuation of the primary research conducted in 2022. Emphasizing the presence of the local population’s tra­ditional connection with the way of life, traditions and customs, the results show that the population of this region partially recognizes the originali­ty of potential products. Obtained results indicate the necessity of increas­ing knowledge level, the usefulness of collaboration with local communi­ties, and readiness to create innovations or improvements for capabilities to respond with quality when targeting on cultural marketplace.
The Characteristics of Consumer Contracts and Their Place in the System of Private Law Contracts, with Particular Regard to Foreign Currency-Based Loan Contracts and Aspects of Legal Issues Arising in Lawsuits Related to These Contracts
Authors: Ódor Éva
Published: February 2025

The development of consumer protection and its appearance in political thinking are closely related (among other things) to the appearance of the market economy and the development of economic conditions in gen­eral. In Europe, this phenomenon first appeared in Austria in the mid-1990s, primarily in the areas of the country bordering Switzerland. In Central and Eastern Europe, foreign currency lending in the 21st century started at a rap­id pace, which can be supported by many factors. Courts have found them­selves in an extremely difficult, never-before-seen situation when dealing with an extremely large number of lawsuits arriving within a short period, typically raising the same legal issues, having a large social impact and evoking signif­icant social interest. In addition, legal issues in which the EU Court has a mo­nopoly on legal interpretation arose in these lawsuits. In order to ensure legal unity as much as possible, the courts try to solve these cases with all the means provided by law.
A Comprehensive Review of Deep Learning-Based Image Segmentation Architectures Applied to Various Diseases
Authors: Laçi Hafsa , Sevrani Kozeta
Published: February 2025

Image segmentation plays a significant role in facilitating the ar­duous process of medical image analysis. There are numerous ways to per­form image segmentation, but deep learning architectures have brought about a revolution in this field by automating it and improving the accuracy of the results. However, due to the complex nature of X-ray, MRI, or Ultrasound medical image modalities used for diagnosis, selecting the appropriate seg­mentation architecture becomes a challenging task.

This review follows a systematic methodology to screen the literature and ex­plore the available deep learning-based segmentation architectures applied across different diseases. It aims to contribute to existing research by identify­ing if in the state-of-art exists any approach that can be adaptive for a broad­er range of diseases. Furthermore, it seeks to evaluate computational and per­formance efficiency when there is evidence
The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Academic Success at the Undergraduate Level of the University of Split
Authors: Mateljak Željko
Published: February 2025

The relationship between emotional intelligence and academic success was examined on a sample of 102 undergraduate students from the University of Split. Academic success was measured by the students’ average grades achieved at the undergraduate level, while emotional intelligence was assessed through four dimensions: the ability to assess one’s own emo­tions, the ability to assess others’ emotions, the ability to use emotions, and the ability to manage emotions. The research results indicated that respond­ents with a high level of emotional intelligence showed greater ability in as­sessing their own emotions but lower ability in managing their emotions. Additionally, the results revealed a positive and statistically significant im­pact of two dimensions of emotional intelligence (the ability to assess one’s own emotions and the ability to use emotions) on the academic success of postgraduate students at the University of Split.
AN OVERVIEW OF UNIVERSITY, TRAINING, AND CAREER QUALIFICATIONS: A FOCUS ON THE SIGNIFICANCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE JOB MARKET AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ALGERIA
Authors: Fateh Djebli  , Wahid Draouet  , Said Mansour
Published: February 2025

The professional future and employment prospects are the main worries for young academics, including those based in Algeria. While young people are engaged in their university education, they are also actively seeking ways to enhance their skills and talents. One of the most critical contemporary issues and problems faced by young academics is the need to acquire professional qualifications and prepare for entry into the job market and entrepreneurship. Algerian universities are dedicated to customizing their training programs in order to cater to the demands of the job market. Due to the state's focus on entrepreneurship and the successful endeavors of many young individuals in self-employment, they actively promote creativity and personal growth, particularly in light of the opportunities presented by the digital era. Our article examines how Algerian university training programs contribute to preparing young Algerian students for the job market and entrepreneurship.