bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Unlocking Green Innovation Potential Amidst Digital Transformation Challenges—The Evidence from ESG Transformation in China
Authors: Wu Yanfei , Ivashkovskaya Irina , Besstremyannaya Galina , Liu Chunfeng
Published: January 2025

In the current economic landscape, businesses are challenged by the dual imperatives of digital transformation and sustainability goals. While digital transformation is often heralded as a catalyst for innovation, its potential negative effects on green innovation remain underexplored. This study fills in this gap by analyzing 1443 listed companies on the Shanghai Stock Exchange main board between 2013 and 2022, focusing on the mechanisms by which digital transformation impacts green innovation and on the moderated role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Our findings reveal that digital transformation hinders green innovation by increasing financing constraints. However, good ESG performance mitigates these negative impacts by alleviating financing constraints, thereby fostering green innovation. Our findings hold up against endogeneity tests by applying instrumental variable methods. Notably, the effect of digital transformation and ESG differs significantly between state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and non-state-owned enterprises (non-SOEs). While non-SOEs experience more pronounced challenges, ESG also demonstrates a stronger moderating role, unlike in SOEs, where institutional advantages offset some of these constraints. These findings enhance the understanding of dual transformation challenges, offering practical implications for aligning digital and green strategies in diverse organizational contexts.
Will Green Credit Affect the Cash Flow of Heavily Polluting Enterprises?
Authors: Sun Yi , Zhu Yiwen , Li Cong , Wang Kaihua
Published: January 2025

As environmental pollution intensifies, China has begun to implement green credit policies to reduce credit allocation to highly polluting enterprises. This research examines the influence of green credit on the cash flow of heavily polluting enterprises, based on the implementation of the “Green Credit Guidelines”. The policy creates a quasi-natural experimental setting by giving businesses access to an exogenous occurrence. Consequently, this paper uses data from 494 A-share listed companies in China over a fifteen-year period from 2007 to 2021 and employs a Difference-in-Differences (DID) model to assess the net effect of the policy, positing that green credit scheme will prevent highly polluting businesses from making money. The empirical findings show that the green credit policy significantly reduces the cash flow of businesses that emit a lot of pollutants, especially when it comes to operational cash flow. Heterogeneity analysis reveals that the cash flow of high-emission regions and non-state-owned heavily polluting enterprises is affected even more significantly. Previous research has often overlooked cash flow as a metric; however, cash flow is a critical indicator of an enterprise’s operational status. From this angle, this study adds to our knowledge of how green credit schemes affect highly polluting businesses. Additionally, it contributes to the ongoing discussion regarding the relationship between financial constraints and cash flow. China’s government ought to keep encouraging the creation of green credit regulations, enhance supervision of state-owned heavily polluting enterprises, and pay attention to low-emission regions by establishing dynamic regulatory indicators to promote ecological civilization construction and the transformation and upgrading of lagging industries.
The Impact of Industrial and Commercial Capital Influx on Sustainable Agricultural Development: Evidence from 30 Provinces in China from 2013 to 2022
Authors: Yang Hongli , Wang Fengjuan
Published: January 2025

Promoting the sustainable development of agriculture is the basis of reducing the poverty rate, ensuring food security, and promoting common prosperity. In order to explore the impact of industrial capital and commercial capital on the sustainable development of agriculture, this paper starts from the perspective of agriculture and conducts empirical tests based on the panel data of 30 provinces in China (except Tibet) from 2013 to 2022, using the fixed-effect model and spatial spillover effect model. The results included the following: (1) industrial capital and commercial capital can significantly promote the sustainable development of agriculture, and this conclusion was still valid after endogenous test and robustness test; (2) a heterogeneity test showed that industrial capital and commercial capital has a stronger role in promoting the sustainable development of agriculture in non-major grain producing areas, areas with high marketization level and central and western regions; (3) the test of the transmission mechanism showed that industrial capital and commercial capital can promote the sustainable development of agriculture by optimizing agricultural production conditions, improving rural environment and promoting farmers’ poverty reduction and common prosperity; (4) further research showed that industrial and commercial capital has a positive spillover effect on the sustainable development of agriculture in neighboring areas while promoting the sustainable development of agriculture in this region. Based on the above conclusions, this paper puts forward some countermeasures and suggestions, such as improving rural infrastructure construction, strengthening efforts to guide industrial and commercial capital to the countryside, and paying attention to the differentiation of industrial and commercial capital investment development.
Driving Innovation and Sustainable Development in Cultural Heritage Education Through Digital Transformation: The Role of Interactive Technologies
Authors: Zhang Aili , Gong Yumeng , Chen Qiuyue , Jin Xu , Mu Yancheng , Lu Yi
Published: January 2025

Integrating cultural heritage education into digital platforms is crucial for advancing the knowledge-based economy, as it introduces innovative methods for information dissemination and economic growth stimulation. This study investigates the synergy between advanced digital technologies and cultural heritage principles, focusing on developing an interactive platform for the Xiannong Altar in China. Utilizing the Applied Games Engagement Model (AGEM), the project created an interactive instructional program on traditional agricultural culture, transforming static cultural resources into dynamic knowledge. We conducted a between-subjects user study involving 100 participants. The findings demonstrate that the platform significantly enhanced participants’ understanding of cultural heritage and farming practices, positively influencing their perceptions. This study underscores the potential of digital technology to foster sustainable behaviors and effectively convey information, establishing it as a powerful educational tool for transformative learning. By illustrating how digitizing cultural material can drive innovation and create commercial value, this research contributes valuable insights for governments, cultural organizations, and entrepreneurs to leverage digital advancements to improve accessibility, engagement, and economic opportunities in the cultural and creative industries. Furthermore, it highlights the role of digital transformation in cultural heritage education as a catalyst for innovation and value generation within the knowledge-based economy.
Decoding Factors to Fishing for Litter: A Game-Changer for Engaging Fishers in Marine Conservation Initiatives
Authors: Chen Chung-Ling , Jian Xiang-Nong , Wang Ting-Yu , Huang Shi-Wei
Published: January 2025

The ubiquitous presence of marine litter has brought huge environmental pressure. A wide range of measures have been developed to address this problem. This paper focuses on the removal measure—Fishing for Litter (FEL). It aims to identify the potential factors affecting fishers’ participation in the FFL program. A two-step approach, including interviews and questionnaire surveys, was employed. A total of 10 fishers participated in the interviews, and 8 factors were initially identified using thematic analysis and utilized in the questionnaire design. A total of 412 valid samples were collected. Descriptive statistics and binary logit regression were used for data analysis. The results showed that rewards, the participation of other friends, and inconveniences or troubles incurred from handling trash feature most in fishers’ decision-making on the participation. Furthermore, fishers’ views toward marine environments also had a behavioral impact on their participation in the program. Potential management measures were proposed, including reducing inconveniences incurred from handling trash on board as well as at ports, providing rewards, encouraging environmental education for fishers, and distributing information regarding the program. It is hoped that fishers will eventually make it a normal onboard practice to collect trash found at sea and develop a sense of marine environmental stewardship.
Effects of Temperature on the Fracture Response of EMC-Si Interface Found in Multilayer Semiconductor Components
Authors: Valdoleiros João , Akhavan-Safar Alireza , Maleki Payam , Videira Pedro F. C. , Carbas Ricardo J. C. , Marques Eduardo A. S. , Karunamurthy Bala , da Silva Lucas F. M.
Published: January 2025

Despite the fact that temperature is an important condition that affects the behavior of material interfaces used in integrated circuits (ICs), such as the case for epoxy molding compound (EMC) and silicon (Si), this has not been thoroughly studied. To fill this gap, the present work aims to examine the fracture of the bi-material interfaces in multilayered semiconductor components and, more specifically, the EMC-Si, through the experimental quasi-static mode I fracture experiments conducted at different temperatures. The experiments were followed by numerical simulations using cohesive zone modeling (CZM) implemented using Abaqus. Simulation results were aimed at matching experimental data using an inverse CZM approach to determine cohesive properties such as initial stiffness and maximum traction. Experimental results revealed temperature-dependent variations in fracture behavior, with low temperature (−20 °C) showing a decrease in stiffness with values around 650 MPa/mm and a maximum tensile strength of 48 MPa; high temperature (100 °C) revealed a maximum traction and stiffness of 120 MPa and 1200 MPa/mm, respectively. A possible explanation for the results obtained at high temperatures is that temperature changes cause a significant redistribution of residual stresses in the sample and at the interfaces, reducing the stiffness at lower temperatures.
Wearable E-Textile Antenna Design for Continuous Monitoring Systems
Authors: Nguyen Michael P. , Green Ryan B.
Published: January 2025

People with chronic illnesses rely on continuous monitoring systems to monitor their vital signs. Despite the advantages of these systems, patients experience discomfort from bulky wearable devices and the inconveniences associated with fully implantable continuous monitoring systems. A potential solution to these limitations is a wearable E-textile antenna. In this study, we conduct market research and introduce an antenna design made of conductive fabric on cotton substrate. Market research is performed to evaluate multiple conductive fabrics to select the best material for this application. The antenna design operates in the 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz ISM frequency band and is evaluated by simulation and in vitro testing with tissue-mimicking gels at various bend angles ranging between 0 and 45 degrees.
The Role of 3D Virtual Anatomy and Scanning Environmental Electron Microscopy in Understanding Morphology and Pathology of Ancient Bodies
Authors: Salucci Sara , Traversari Mirko , Valentini Laura , Versari Ilaria , Ventura Luca , Giampalma Emanuela , Righi Elena , Petrella Enrico , Gobbi Pietro , Pasquinelli Gianandrea , Faenza Irene
Published: January 2025

Background/Objectives: Mummy studies allow to reconstruct the characteristic of a population in a specific spatiotemporal context, in terms of living conditions, pathologies and death. Radiology represents an efficient diagnostic technique able to establish the preservation state of mummified organs and to estimate the patient's pathological conditions. However, the radiological approach shows some limitations. Although bone structures are easy to differentiate, soft tissue components are much more challenging, especially when they overlap. For this reason, computed tomography, a well-established approach that achieves optimal image contrast and three-dimensional reconstruction, has been introduced. This original article focuses attention on the role of virtual dissection as a promising technology for exploring human mummy anatomy and considers the potential of environmental scanning electron microscopy and X-ray spectroscopy as complementary approaches useful to understand the state of preservation of mummified remains. Methods: Ancient mummy corps have been analyzed through Anatomage Table 10 and environmental scanning electron microscope equipped with X-ray spectrometer; Results: Anatomage Table 10 through various volumetric renderings allows us to describe spine alteration due to osteoarthritis, dental state, and other clinical-pathological characteristics of different mummies. Environmental scanning electron microscope, with the advantage of observing mummified samples without prior specimen preparation, details on the state of tissue fragments. Skin, tendon and muscle show a preserved morphology and keratinocytes, collagen fibers and tendon structures are easily recognizable. Furthermore, X-ray spectrometer reveals in our tissue remains, the presence of compounds related to soil contamination. This investigation identifies a plethora of organic and inorganic substances where the mummies were found, providing crucial information about the mummification environment. Conclusions: These morphological and analytical techniques make it possible to study mummified bodies and describe their anatomical details in real size, in a non-invasive and innovative way, demonstrating that these interdisciplinary approaches could have great potential for improving knowledge in the study of ancient corpses.
The Impact of Socio-Economic Factors on the Development of Rural Tourism: Italian Case Based on a Regional Analysis
Authors: Piras Francesco , Pedes Fabrizio
Published: January 2025

Italy’s rural areas provide significant tourism opportunities which support local economies and sustainable development. This study examines the impact of socio-economic, technological, natural–ecological, and political–legal factors on rural tourism across Italy’s 21 regions. Using statistical data and correlation analysis, five macro factors were evaluated to determine their influence on the prevalence of agritourism as a measure of rural tourism development. The methodology involved a correlation analysis, including the assessment of bivariate relationships between variables, supported by robust statistical tests to ensure reliability. Key findings indicate that technological advancements, particularly in farm digitalization and innovation, are closely associated with rural tourism growth, alongside factors like regional GDP and natural–ecological resources. The study reveals that higher levels of farmer education and rich ecological and cultural assets within regions also positively impact rural tourism. These insights provide valuable guidance for policymakers and stakeholders in formulating strategies that promote rural tourism and regional development, emphasizing digitalization, ecological preservation, and education. This research extends our understanding of the factors driving rural tourism in Italy, offering a basis for targeted interventions that enhance economic resilience and support sustainable tourism in rural areas.
Assessing Virus Survival in African Swine Fever Virus-Contaminated Materials—Implications for Indirect Virus Transmission
Authors: Lazov Christina Marie , Olesen Ann Sofie , Belsham Graham J. , Bøtner Anette
Published: January 2025

Introduction of African swine fever virus (ASFV) into pig herds can occur via virus-contaminated feed or other objects. Knowledge about ASFV survival in different matrices and under different conditions is required to understand indirect virus transmission. Maintenance of ASFV infectivity can occur for extended periods outside pigs. Current assays detecting ASFV have inherent disadvantages. Cell culture-based assays are labor-intensive and sensitive to contaminants while methods using qPCR detect ASFV DNA with high sensitivity and specificity, but this may not correspond to infectious virus. Here, we have combined the use of these assays to assess the replication of ASFV within cells and determined the effect of pig feces, straw, wood shavings, and mixed feed on ASFV infectivity. In porcine serum, infectious ASFV survived for at least 60 days at 4 °C, 22 °C, and 37 °C; for two days at 50 °C; one day at 60 °C; and ≤5 min at 70 °C. In the presence of feed, straw, or wood shavings, the survival of the virus wasmarkedly shortened. Samples remained positive in the qPCR assay despite the loss of virus infectivity. Thus, it was possible to distinguish between the presence of ASFV DNA and the survival of the infectious virus.
Technological Advances in Flood Risk Assessment and Related Operational Practices Since the 1970s: A Case Study in the Pikrodafni River of Attica
Authors: Sargentis G.-Fivos , Iliopoulou Theano , Ioannidis Romanos , Kougkia Matina , Benekos Ioannis , Dimitriadis Panayiotis , Koukouvinos Antonis , Dimitrakopoulou Dimitra , Mamassis Nikos , Tsouni Alexia , Sigourou Stavroula , Pagana Vasiliki , Kontoes Charalampos , Koutsoyiannis Demetris
Published: January 2025

As cities have expanded into floodplains, the need for their protection has become crucial, prompting the evolution of flood studies. Here, we describe the operational tools, methods and processes used in flood risk engineering studies in the 1970s, and we evaluate the technological progress up to the present day. To this aim, we reference relevant regulations and legislation and the recorded experiences of engineers who performed hydrological, surveying and hydraulic studies in the 1970s. These are compared with the operational framework of a contemporary flood risk assessment study conducted in the Pikrodafni basin in the Attica region. We conclude that, without the technologically advanced tools available today, achieving the level of detail and accuracy in flood mapping that is now possible would have been unfeasible, even with significant human resources. However, ongoing urban development and growth continue to encroach upon flood plains that have existed for centuries, contributing to increased flood risk.
Enhancing Intelligent Transport Systems Through Decentralized Security Frameworks in Vehicle-to-Everything Networks
Authors: Tariq Usman , Ahanger Tariq Ahamed
Published: January 2025

Vehicle Ad hoc Networks (VANETs) play an essential role in intelligent transportation systems (ITSs) by improving road safety and traffic management through robust decentralized communication between vehicles and infrastructure. Yet, decentralization introduces security vulnerabilities, including spoofing, tampering, and denial-of-service attacks, which can compromise the reliability and safety of vehicular communications. Traditional centralized security mechanisms are often inadequate in providing the real-time response and scalability required by such dispersed networks. This research promotes a shift toward distributed and real-time technologies, including blockchain and secure multi-party computation, to enhance communication integrity and privacy, ultimately strengthening system resilience by eliminating single points of failure. A core aspect of this study is the novel D-CASBR framework, which integrates three essential components. First, it employs hybrid machine learning methods, such as ElasticNet and Gradient Boosting, to facilitate real-time anomaly detection, identifying unusual activities as they occur. Second, it utilizes a consortium blockchain to provide secure and transparent information exchange among authorized participants. Third, it implements a fog-enabled reputation system that uses distributed fog computing to effectively manage trust within the network. This comprehensive approach addresses latency issues found in conventional systems while significantly improving the reliability and efficacy of threat detection, achieving 95 percent anomaly detection accuracy with minimal false positives. The result is a substantial advancement in securing vehicular networks.
Underlying disease risk among patients with fatigue: a population-based cohort study in primary care
Authors: White Becky , Zakkak Nadine , Renzi Cristina , Rafiq Meena , Gonzalez-Izquierdo Arturo , Denaxas Spiros , Nicholson Brian D , Lyratzopoulos Georgios , Barclay Matthew E
Published: January 2025

Background

Presenting to primary care with fatigue is associated with a wide range of conditions, including cancer, although their relative likelihood is unknown.

Aim

To quantify associations between new-onset fatigue presentation and subsequent diagnosis of various diseases, including cancer.

Design and setting

A cohort study of patients presenting in English primary care with new-onset fatigue during 2007–2017 (the fatigue group) compared with patients who presented without fatigue (the non-fatigue group), using Clinical Practice Research Datalink data linked to hospital episodes and national cancer registration data.

Method

The excess short-term incidence of 237 diseases in patients who presented with fatigue compared with those who did not present with fatigue is described. Disease-specific 12-month risk by sex was modelled and the age-adjusted risk calculated.

Results

The study included 304 914 people in the fatigue group and 423 671 in the non-fatigue group. In total, 127 of 237 diseases studied were more common in men who presented with fatigue than in men who did not, and 151 were more common in women who presented with fatigue. Diseases that were most strongly associated with fatigue included: depression; respiratory tract infections; insomnia and sleep disturbances; and hypo/hyperthyroidism (women only). By age 80 years, cancer was the third most common disease and had the fourth highest absolute excess risk in men who presented with fatigue (fatigue group: 7.01%, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 6.54 to 7.51; non-fatigue group: 3.36%, 95% CI = 3.08 to 3.67; absolute excess risk 3.65%). In women, cancer remained relatively infrequent; by age 80 years it had the thirteenth highest excess risk in patients who presented with fatigue.

Conclusion

This study ranked the likelihood of possible diagnoses in patients who presented with fatigue, to inform diagnostic guidelines and doctors’ decisions. Age-specific findings support recommendations to prioritise cancer investigation in older men (aged ≥70 years) with fatigue, but not in women at any age, based solely on the presence of fatigue.
Healthcare users’ evaluation of general practice — a survey among Danish men aged 45 to 70 years
Authors: Birkeland Søren , Möller Sören
Published: January 2025

Background

Knowledge about healthcare users’ evaluation of general practice is relatively limited.

Aim

We aimed to investigate evaluations in Danish men of general practice healthcare and of different aspects of general practitioners’ (GPs) communication with patients.

Design & setting

Secondary analyses of data from a web-based survey in 6756 Danish men aged 45–70 years (30% response rate) using municipality-level information from registries, self-reported sociodemographic data, personality characteristics, and five-point Likert scale evaluations of healthcare and communication in general practice.

Results

A large majority of participants agreed (n=4420, 65%) or strongly agreed (n=1653, 24%) that their GP treatment had been “almost perfect”, with slightly fewer (n=4205, 63%) responding that their GP was good at showing consideration for them. The latter item was, however, reversed, making comparisons more difficult and all differences were small. Older healthcare users evaluated healthcare higher (P<0.01) and higher scores on the extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness personality dimensions generally were associated with higher evaluation scores (P<0.01) while the opposite tended to be true for respondents with higher neuroticism scores (P=0.002). When not controlling for multiplicity, participants in rural area tended to evaluate the explanation of medical procedures with lower scores (P=0.014) and participants with cerebrovascular disease (P=0.003) and those residing in higher tax income area (P=0.001) tended to generally evaluate GP care less positively.

Conclusion

Despite an overall high evaluation of GP care, evaluations may vary, including among different groups of healthcare users.
Personalised care planning for older people with frailty: a review of factors influencing implementation
Authors: Heaven Anne , Foster Marilyn , Foy Robbie , Hawkins Rebecca , Hulme Claire , Humphrey Sara , Smith Jane , Clegg Andrew Paul
Published: January 2025

Background

Frailty increases vulnerability to major health changes because of seemingly small health problems. It affects around 10% of people aged over 65.

Older adults with frailty frequently have multiple long-term conditions, personal challenges, and social problems. Personalised Care Planning (PCP) based on ‘goal-setting’ and ‘action planning’ is a promising way to address the needs of older adults living with frailty.

Aim

To identify and explore factors that influence the implementation of personalised care planning style interventions for older adults.

Design & setting

We conducted a scoping review and identified a small number of interventions that explicitly employed ‘goal setting’ and ‘action planning’.

Method

We used a range of sources to identify relevant material. We included all interventions inclusive of patients aged 65 and over and reported in English. We excluded end-of-life care interventions, group education and/or, those that did not involve one-to-one engagement. We explored all related papers which described, examined, or discussed implementation. We constructed a thematic framework in NVivo 11. Findings were narratively synthesised.

Results

We identified 18 potentially relevant PCP-style interventions. Within these, were seven main categories of potentially modifiable influences relevant to older adults with frailty related to: Primary care engagement; Delivery staff characteristics; Training; Client engagement; Collaborative working; Organisation and management; Systems.

Conclusions

Many modifiable factors can influence the implementation of PCP. We identified several influences which have informed the development and implementation of a novel intervention for older adults with frailty, PROSPER.
Edukacja dziewcząt w Lesznie do końca XVIII wieku
Authors: Szymańska Kamila
Published: January 2025

The article attempts to present the problem of girls’ access to education in Leszno until the end of the 18th century. The issue was described based on the scant sources that have survived from that period in the history of schools and indirectly – on the basis of women’s biographies and data on the books they owned. It has been shown that from 1638 Lutheran girls had the opportunity to attend schools teaching at the elementary level; these were mainly so-called Winkelschulen. Two educated women were distinguished: the poet Anna Memorata and the visionary Krystyna Poniatowska, who were definitely above the standards of the time.
ESTRÉS ACADÉMICO: UN DESAFÍO EN LA FORMACIÓN DE ENFERMERÍA EN EL CONTEXTO DEL PACÍFICO.
Authors: Retamoza Hilda , Tejada-Rangel Eleazara , Peña López Mixtli Adilene , Tejada Rangel Marina
Published: January 2025

El estrés se ha determinado como un problema de salud pública a nivel global, con repercusiones en la salud física y mental de las personas alrededor del mundo, particularmente el estrés académico es una respuesta común ante las exigencias del entorno educativo, especialmente en campos de alta demanda como la enfermería. El estudio explora el estrés académico en 483 estudiantes de enfermería de cuatro facultades en la Zona Pacífico de México. Utilizando el Inventario SISCO de Estrés Académico, se identificaron niveles de estrés y se analizaron factores asociados. Los resultados revelan que, aunque un 39.9% de los participantes reporta niveles bajos de estrés, un alarmante 45.2% experimenta altos niveles de síntomas relacionados con el estrés, con predominancia en mujeres jóvenes. Se observó una disparidad en la percepción de los estresores y los síntomas, sugiriendo que muchos estudiantes pueden no reconocer adecuadamente su situación.
EL ESTRÉS EN LA VIDA ACADÉMICA DE ESTUDIANTES DE UNA UNIVERSIDAD PÚBLICA DEL ESTADO DE SINALOA.
Authors: Retamoza Hilda , Tejada-Rangel Eleazara , Peña López Mixtli Adilene , Tejada Rangel Marina
Published: January 2025

El personal de enfermería desempeña roles cruciales en el sector salud, abarcando funciones docentes, investigativas, administrativas y asistenciales que requieren una formación integral. Este proceso formativo, que combina teoría y práctica, puede tener un impacto significativo en la salud mental de los estudiantes de enfermería, quienes deben afrontar la dualidad de enseñanza en aula y campos clínicos. Los trastornos mentales, como el estrés, son un problema de salud pública creciente en México, que lidera los índices globales de estrés. El estudio Identificó y analizó los factores estresantes en la vida de 275 estudiantes de licenciatura de enfermería de segundo grado de una facultad de enfermería durante el periodo de agosto 2024 a julio 2024. Los resultados evidenciaron que la mayoría de los estudiantes experimentaron nerviosismo. La sobrecarga académica debido a tareas y trabajos escolares fue un factor comúnmente mencionado, así como la inquietud generada por las herramientas de evaluación, como exámenes. Las manifestaciones físicas más reportadas incluyeron insomnio y migrañas. Psicológicamente, muchos estudiantes manifestaron ansiedad y aislamiento social. Para afrontar el estrés, una parte significativa de los estudiantes emplea habilidades asertivas.
“Vitamins and supplements for cancer treatment”
Authors: solankar Varsha Maharudra , Shinde Sonal B
Published: January 2025

In the United States, about 10 million people have
been diagnosed with cancer, and many of them take
vitamin and mineral supplements. Studies show
that between 26% and 77% of cancer patients use
multivitamins. Vitamins play an important role in
both preventing and treating cancer. Vitamins like
A, B, C, D, E, and K are all linked to cancer. After
a cancer diagnosis, 20% to 80% of people start
taking nutritional supplements, with most of them
being breast cancer survivors.
A Review on Centella Asiatica Plant and It’s Chemical Constituents and Related Products in Cosmetology
Authors: Anusha Rudroju , YaminiKrishnaveni Anguru , Eragari Nikhitha Eragari Nikhitha , Harshitha Bheemari , Krishna Algola Vamshi , Baji Baba Dudekula
Published: January 2025

Centella asiatica is traditional Ayurveda medicine
widely used in India and across Asia for treating a
variety of diseases. The aerial parts and roots are
used for medicinal purpose, and its chemical
constituents have wide therapeutic applications in
areas of antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory,
anticancer, neuroprotective, antioxidant, and wound
healing activities.Centella asiatica is a medicinal
plant that was already used as a ‘panacea’ 3000
years ago. The active compounds include
pentacyclic triterpenes, mainly asiaticoside,
madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid.
Centella asiatica (gotu kola) is one of the important
rejuvenating herbs for nerve and brain cells and is
believed to be capable of increasing intelligence,
longevity, and memory. Thankuni, scientifically
known as Centella asiatica is a ground creeper and
whole plant is used for medicinal purpose.
Formulation and Assessment of Floating Sodium Alginate Beads of Analgesic Drug
Authors: Sharma Diksha , Samriti Samriti , Sharma Mukul , Prashar Deepak , Namrata Namrata , Sharma Heena
Published: January 2025

The main aim of this present research is to develop
gastro retentive sustain release alginate beads of
diclofenac sodium by ionotropic gelation method.
Preparation of floating bead of diclofenac sodium
was made by the dispersion of diclofenac sodium
together with CaCl2 into solution of sodium
alginate. In this study an attempt was done to
prepare a controlled release sodium alginate beads
comprised of diclofenac sodium drug. Produced
beads were evaluated for encapsulation efficiency,
swelling index, in- vitro dissolution studies etc.
MANAGING ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTIES USING INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION: FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF COVID-19
Authors: Abdullah Siti Aishah Chu , Tuah Khadijah Mohamad
Published: January 2025

The global economy has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in widespread business closures and significant job losses across various industries. This has created a climate of economic uncertainty. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the role of integrated marketing communication (IMC) during periods of economic uncertainty. Through a literature review approach, this study seeks insights into how IMC can serve as a strategic instrument for crisis management (CM). The findings of the study revealed that CM and IMC shared common goals, including risk mitigation, uncertainty reduction, and the achievement of organisational objectives. Moreover, IMC proved to be an effective communication tool in navigating economic uncertainties, emphasising the importance of maintaining marketing communication efforts, such as branding and advertising. Additionally, digital marketing emerged as a significant channel within IMC, enabling organisations to thrive amidst economic uncertainties.
URGENCY RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN AS AN LEGAL PROTECTION FOR DEEPFAKE PORNOGRAPHY VICTIMS BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIAL MEDIA
Authors: Astuti Linda , Ariyani Wiwit , Aryanto Bayu
Published: January 2025

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) gives threat for abuse manipulated pornography called deepfake pornography. Deepfake pornography is a form of online gender-based violence that allows perpetrator to replace and insert someone’s face onto another person’s body. It can made by anyone and anywhere, so it is vulnerable to cause victims. Deepfake pornography are affected mentally and emotionally for the victims. To support deepfake pornography victims regain control over him, right to be forgotten (RTBF) plays an important role as a protection for the victims. The regulation of RTBF in Indonesia currently in Article 26 (3) UU ITE. Under this RTBF, the victims may request the electronic system organizer to eliminate their images/videos from the platforms. However, RTBF is considered to have legal vague, so resulting in not achievement of legal protection for deepfake pornography victims. The research method is normative qualitative using primary, secondary and tertiary literature data. This study concludes that RTBF is a promising attempt to protect deepfake pornography victims in this digital era, but it is necessary to make efforts by strengthening regulations related to RTBF as a recovery of deepfake pornography victims.
THE MALAYAN EMERGENCY THREATS TO MALAYSIA’S NATIONAL SECURITY
Authors: Kuzi Fatimah , Basiron Bushrah
Published: January 2025

The Malayan Emergency stands as a pivotal chapter in Malaysia's history, profoundly shaping its trajectory as a nation. This article delves into the multifaceted dimensions of the Malayan Emergency, analyzing its continuous impact on Malaysia's national security. Moreover, it examines the strategies employed by both the insurgents and the government, including the implementation of laws, counterinsurgency operations, and the resettlement of rural populations. By understanding the lessons learned from this tumultuous period, policymakers and scholars can gain insights into contemporary security challenges and devise more effective strategies for safeguarding Malaysia's national security in the 21st century. Through a comprehensive data collection of interviews, field studies, and secondary documents, this paper illuminates the complexities of the Malayan Emergency and its enduring ramifications on Malaysia's security apparatus. This article employs a qualitative approach to elucidate the threats from the Malayan Emergency, utilizing NVivo 12 software for data analysis. It concludes by highlighting the significance and relevancy of the Malayan Emergency to the current situation and environment in Malaysia.
A CONCEPTUALIZATION OF PROBLEMATIC SOCIAL MEDIA USE AMONG ADOLESCENTS
Authors: Rahaman Nur Haffiza , Saidi Liley Afzani , Wan Yusof Wan Su Emi Yusnita , Ramlee Siti Nurhafizah Saleeza , Abdullah Rayyan Cheong Tian Ming
Published: January 2025

Social media have a significant impact on the everyday lives of its users in the digital age. This research paper provides a comprehensive overview of the problematic use of social media among adolescents, a group of users experiencing important physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes. With 90% of adolescents aged 13-17 using social media, this paper highlights the negative consequences of excessive and compulsive use of these platforms, known as problematic social media use. Research studies have shown a direct correlation between problematic social media use and adverse outcomes such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and social isolation. Illustrative cases are provided in the paper, showcasing adolescents who have faced severe mental health challenges and, tragically, resorted to suicide as a result of their social media addiction. This paper aims to identify and categorize the risk factors of problematic social media use into individual and social factors. Research data underscores the susceptibility of adolescents, especially females, to social media addiction and its consequent mental health well-being. Consequently, this paper proposes interventions and prevention strategies to mitigate the adverse consequences of excessive social media usage, including educational programs and parental guidance from international perspectives on problematic social media use.
PERCEPTIONS OF CIVIL AND MILITARY HEALTH AGENCIES IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA ON HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT DURING URBAN DISASTER RESPONSE
Authors: Abdul Salam Mohd Rashidi , Ma Nurhan Norris , Jaffar Aida , Abd Samad Badrul Hisham , Krishnapillai Ambigga , Musa Kutty Norhazlina Fairuz
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Health needs assessment (HNA) following a disaster is a systematic method to review the health issues facing the population affected by the disaster. It leads to an agreed priorities and appropriate resource allocation that will improve the victim’s health. For HNA to be accurate, it must be deployed within days or even hours after the disaster as the health response team initially using their resources in the search and rescue (SAR) efforts, will start to shift their health response to all victims of the disaster. Objectives: The understanding of HNA among health agencies involved in managing urban disasters, their experience, challenges and suggestions for improvement. Methods: A qualitative research methodology with single case study design was utilized to explore HNA during disaster which included in-depth interview (IDI) with representatives from the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) and the health services of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Data were analysed using ATLAS.ti v23 software. Results: The IDI with MOH and MAF health services representatives highlighted a very good understanding of HNA post urban disasters even though MOH had limited protocols in doing so. However, the MAF representative highlighted that one of the reasons HNA was not done is, due to the multiple structure of commands that complicates the management during disasters. Both the civilian and military health agencies had very good understanding and vast experience in post disaster health management even without performing a proper HNA. Limitation: This study did not involve any Non Goverment Organizations (NGOs) and community groups who are actively involved in health response during urban disasters. Conclusion: The challenges faced during past disasters has shown the importance of HNA in managing health of the affected population post disasters and should be recommended by the relevant authorities.
THE EXPLORATION OF STRENGTHENING ELEMENTS FOR COMMUNITY AWARENESS IN FACING FLOOD DISASTERS IN THE NORTHERN ZONE OF PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
Authors: Hassan Suzana Ali , Mohd Zainol Noor Azmi , Yaacob Safar , Zainol Abidin Zahimi , Taib Khairul Nizam , Mohd Zahari Haliza , Sofian Mohd Haniff
Published: January 2025

Flood disasters have occurred for many years, with trends showing an increase in both frequency and magnitude, posing threats to lives and property. Therefore, there is a need to explore elements that can influence community awareness and preparedness in facing flood disasters. The objective of this study is to explore the appropriate elements for strengthening community awareness in flood disaster management in the Northern Zone of Peninsular Malaysia. This study involves the northern states of Kedah and Perak. It is a preliminary study that employs a qualitative approach, where data collection is conducted through focus group discussions using a semi-structured question protocol. The data is then analysed using thematic analysis techniques with the assistance of Atlas.ti 23.0 software. The findings of this study have identified three main themes that shape and influence community awareness, namely, the community's knowledge of disasters, their experience in dealing with disasters, and their attitudes towards disaster response. This research also provides deeper insights into how communities understand, plan, and respond to flood risks. The findings are expected to contribute valuable perspectives towards developing more effective strategies and interventions in the field of flood risk management in Malaysia.
EVALUATING USER AUTHENTICATION PROTOCOLS AND SECURITY ALGORITHMS FOR NETWORKS
Authors: Garg Naveen , Shashank Shashank
Published: January 2025

This paper addresses the want for evaluating consumer authentication protocols and protection algorithms for
networks. Specially, this paper specializes in the effectiveness and safety of the authentication protocols and algorithms
in use and highlights any ability vulnerabilities that may be exploited by means of malicious actors. A critical review of
authentication protocols and protection algorithms is performed to pick out possible design flaws and weaknesses in an
effort to manual their use in networks and enhance consumer believe. Sensible recommendation is likewise supplied for
community administrators and cease-customers to efficaciously protect user credentials and records. Ultimately, the
dialogue highlights the want for more complete authentication protocols and progressed safety algorithms to be able to
make certain the safety of the records on the network. This technical summary specializes in the evaluation of consumer
authentication protocols and security algorithms for networks. Numerous techniques, such as authentication protocols,
cryptographic algorithms, and different authentication technology are employed in the evaluation system. The
evaluation method involves determining the results of different varieties of person authentication protocols and safety
algorithms at the overall performance and protection of the network. It also includes validating the authentication
algorithms and strategies in various community situations and towards extraordinary attack fashions. Furthermore, the
assessment method includes assessing the consumer enjoy of the authentication system; analyzing the price, scalability,
and value of the authentication system; and testing the device for protection vulnerabilities. Sooner or later, the
assessment takes into account the modern-day industry requirements for authentication and protection algorithms.
JOGOS E BRINCADEIRAS AKWE-XERENTE COMO ESTRATÉGIA PARA A EDUCAÇÃO ÉTNICO-RACIAL: UMA ANÁLISE BIBLIOMÉTRICA SOB A PERSPECTIVA DA LEI Nº 11.645/08
Authors: Marques Fabiano Rodrigues , Soares Filho Valtuir , Rocha Damião
Published: January 2025

Este estudo analisa a produção científica sobre jogos e brincadeiras da etnia Akwe-Xerente, destacando sua relevância para a efetivação da Lei nº 11.645/08, que incentiva a inclusão da história e cultura indígena no currículo escolar por possuírem uma variedade de jogos e brincadeiras que legitimam seus padrões culturais, que  são compartilhados e ensinados aos mais jovens pelos mais velhos, são instrumentos que ensinam técnicas corporais que podem ajudar no rendimento e na defesa de cada pessoa indígena. O objetivo é identificar e sistematizar produções acadêmicas que abordam como essas práticas contribuem para a valorização cultural e a interculturalidade no ensino. A pesquisa utilizou o método bibliométrico, complementado por análises documental e bibliográfica, abrangendo publicações de 2019 a 2023 nas bases SciELO e BDTD. Foram triados 588 estudos, dos quais 5 foram selecionados após critérios específicos. A análise revelou que os jogos e brincadeiras indígenas favorecem o desenvolvimento motor, social e cultural, além de se configurarem como ferramentas pedagógicas eficazes para aproximar tradições indígenas do ambiente escolar. Os resultados preliminares indicam uma produção científica limitada, concentrada em instituições públicas e com maior destaque para a região Norte. Entre os desafios identificados estão a falta de materiais didáticos específicos e a necessidade de formação docente para lidar com essas práticas no ensino. Ainda assim, os jogos tradicionais surgem como estratégias pedagógicas promissoras para promover a preservação cultural e o respeito à diversidade étnica. O estudo reforça a importância da pesquisa bibliométrica para mapear lacunas no conhecimento e direcionar políticas educacionais inclusivas, ampliando o reconhecimento e a valorização das culturas dos povos originários.
La formación integral en el contexto educativo de cuatro instituciones de artes en Colombia
Authors: Triana Vera Claudia Ximena , Peñaloza Tello Martha Lucía
Published: January 2025

Este artículo de reflexión tiene como propósito analizar la perspectiva de la formación integral en el contexto educativo de cuatro instituciones de educación superior en la perspectiva de la formación integral: Bellas Artes Institución Universitaria Del Valle; Conservatorio del Tolima, Institución De Educación Superior; Escuela Superior Tecnológica de Artes Débora Arango de Envigado y la Institución Universitaria Bellas Artes y Ciencia de Bolívar. Los procesos de estas instituciones propenden por una formación integral centrada en el ser, la sensibilidad, la solidaridad humana, la cual puede ser posible con mediación del arte. Por eso se busca formar un profesional que contribuya con la solución asertiva de las problemáticas sociales que se presentan en los diferentes contextos con la finalidad de generar transformaciones sociales que provoquen un desarrollo social humanizado. Para lograr dicho propósito es necesaria la participación activa de toda la comunidad educativa y el involucramiento de las entidades estatales, públicas y privadas quienes pueden hacer aportes pertinentes para hacer asequibles las metas trazadas en los diferentes programas educativos ofertados.