bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Mathematical and Graphical Relationships Between Volume, Speed, and Density of Traffic with Greenshields and Underwood Models (Case Study: Ir. H. Juanda Street, Central Jakarta)
Authors:   Civil Engineering Department, Universitas Pancasila, 12640, Indonesia, Nugroho Reinhart Ignasius , Puspito Imam Hagni ,   Civil Engineering Department, Universitas Pancasila, 12640, Indonesia
Published: February 2025

DKI Jakarta Province is one of the centers of transportation progress in Indonesia. One of the locations around Jakarta that is of great concern is the Juanda area, specifically on Ir. H. Juanda Street, Central Jakarta. The daily activity of motorized vehicle users on this road looks very congested on busy days such as Wednesday and Friday and quieter on Sunday. All vehicle activities on the road can be modeled to determine the relationship based on the traffic flow characteristics. The data obtained in the field, such as volume and speed, will be processed first with basic relationships using PKJI standard, then can be analyzed with mathematical and graphical relationships to present the relationship between volume, speed, and density of traffic on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday on Ir. H. Juanda Street, Central Jakarta with Greenshields and Underwood models. The analysis results according to the relationship between volume, speed, and density of traffic with PKJI standard is suitable for Ir. H. Juanda Street on the Underwood model because it shows the strongest relationship with the r value of 0,940475 between speed and density to produce the equation Us = 46,22 exp (-0,02 D), Q = 55,84 Us ln (46,22/Us), and Q = 46,22 D exp (-0,02 D). The Underwood model has the best accuracy on Sunday, with the r2 value of 0,885001. The determination coefficient shows how well the regression prediction of the model is based on field data with an accuracy of 88,5%. The highest maximum volume was obtained using the Underwood model on Wednesday at 1.319,07296 SMP/hour.
Reporting Quality of AI Intervention in Randomized Controlled Trials in Primary Care: Systematic Review and Meta-Epidemiological Study (Preprint)
Authors: Zhong Jinjia , Zhu Ting , Huang Yafang
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

The surge in artificial intelligence (AI) interventions in primary care trials lacks a study on reporting quality.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to systematically evaluate the reporting quality of both published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and protocols for RCTs that investigated AI interventions in primary care.

METHODS

PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and CINAHL databases were searched for RCTs and protocols on AI interventions in primary care until November 2024. Eligible studies were published RCTs or full protocols for RCTs exploring AI interventions in primary care. The reporting quality was assessed using CONSORT-AI (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials–Artificial Intelligence) and SPIRIT-AI (Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials–Artificial Intelligence) checklists, focusing on AI intervention–related items.

RESULTS

A total of 11,711 records were identified. In total, 19 published RCTs and 21 RCT protocols for 35 trials were included. The overall proportion of adequately reported items was 65% (172/266; 95% CI 59%-70%) and 68% (214/315; 95% CI 62%-73%) for RCTs and protocols, respectively. The percentage of RCTs and protocols that reported a specific item ranged from 11% (2/19) to 100% (19/19) and from 10% (2/21) to 100% (21/21), respectively. The reporting of both RCTs and protocols exhibited similar characteristics and trends. They both lack transparency and completeness, which can be summarized in three aspects: without providing adequate information regarding the input data, without mentioning the methods for identifying and analyzing performance errors, and without stating whether and how the AI intervention and its code can be accessed.

CONCLUSIONS

The reporting quality could be improved in both RCTs and protocols. This study helps promote the transparent and complete reporting of trials with AI interventions in primary care.
The Queer Health Study: Protocol for a Longitudinal Feasibility Study Examining Links between Minority Stress, Allostatic Load, and Drug and Alcohol Use in Sexual Minorities (Preprint)
Authors: Smith Nathan Grant , Chen Tzuan A. , Juster Robert-Paul , Obasi Ezemenari M. , Crocker Jacob S.
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Substance use rates among sexual minorities are disproportionately greater than that of their heterosexual counterparts. Minority stress theory posits that one explanation for disproportionate substance use in sexual minority populations is a result of increased social stress associated with holding a minoritized identity. This minority stress has been linked to a myriad of negative mental health outcomes, including alcohol and drug use. In addition, emerging research has begun to demonstrate links between minority stress and stress physiology dysregulation. While animal and human models have demonstrated links between stress physiology dysregulation and substance use outcomes, to date, no studies have examined the role that stress physiology plays within a minority stress framework in predicting substance use among sexual minorities. The Queer Health Study was designed to explore the longitudinal links between minority stress, stress physiology (specifically, allostatic load, the cumulative “wear and tear” on the body and brain as a result of chronic stress), and substance use.

OBJECTIVE

The aims of this feasibility study are to assess feasibility of collecting longitudinal data to explore the temporal links between minority stress processes, allostatic load, and drug and alcohol use, as well as to obtain estimates of effect size to determine the appropriate sample size necessary to conduct a fully-powered longitudinal study.

METHODS

This feasibility study is a three-wave longitudinal design consisting of a self-report survey, researcher-assisted Timeline Followback to assess for drug and alcohol use, and blood and anthropometric data collection to measure allostatic load at each of the time points. A total of 40 ethically/racially-diverse sexual minority adult participants (aged 18-60) will be enrolled.

RESULTS

The study received University of Houston IRB approval on July 31, 2023 (STUDY00004277). Recruitment began in June 2024. As of February 2025, the initial sample of 46 participants completed the Time 1 visit, and Time 2 visits are ongoing. We estimate that all study activities will be completed by July 2025.

CONCLUSIONS

Results can inform the development of targeted prevention and treatment interventions. In addition, this research will provide an innovative framework for exploring diverse risk and resilience factors impacting addiction in this at-risk population. Ultimately, results have important implications for public health and have the potential to reduce the many dire economic and health consequences of drug use and addiction.
Evaluating Implementation Challenges and Features of Virtual Communities in Cancer Care: A NASSS Framework Systematic Review (Preprint)
Authors: Dong Jiapei , He Yi , Tang Lili
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Cancer survivors often face significant psychological challenges, including depression, anxiety, and social isolation, exacerbated by treatment side effects. Traditional psychosocial support systems are usually inaccessible, underfunded, or not tailored to the needs of underserved populations, limiting their effectiveness. Virtual communities have emerged as an alternative, providing emotional support and opportunities for information exchange. However, the implementation and sustainability of these platforms are constrained by technological, organizational, and policy-related barriers.

OBJECTIVE

This systematic review applies the NASSS (Non-adoption, Abandonment, Scale-up, Spread, and Sustainability) framework to evaluate the characteristics, implementation challenges, and sustainability of virtual communities in cancer care.

METHODS

A comprehensive search of six major electronic databases identified 25 relevant studies, published between 2019 and 2024, that met predefined inclusion criteria. Data extraction focused on how virtual community features match the needs of cancer patients and their impact on mental health and quality of life.

RESULTS

Key factors contributing to the success of virtual communities include platform design, user engagement, organizational support, and adaptability to evolving patient needs. While virtual communities provide emotional support, reduce loneliness, and facilitate information sharing, challenges such as privacy concerns, limited scalability, and integration with healthcare systems remain.

CONCLUSIONS

Virtual communities offer significant potential for supporting cancer patients, particularly in improving psychological well-being and facilitating access to information. However, challenges regarding technology, privacy, and system integration must be addressed to ensure their long-term success. Future research should focus on adapting these platforms to meet the evolving needs of patients throughout various cancer stages (e.g., diagnosis, treatment, remission) and integrating them into existing healthcare frameworks to enhance effectiveness.

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PROSPERO CRD42025638853;
https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=638853
Negating Positive Rights: A Note on Mathur v Ontario
Authors: Bakan Joel
Published: February 2025

This note argues that the way the Ontario Court of Appeal dealt with and sidestepped the issue of positive rights in its recent decision in Mathur v Ontario is problematic. The note 1) defends the negative-positive rights distinction as conceptually cogent and important; 2) demonstrates that in order to “side-step” that distinction the Mathur Court ended up rejecting the very possibility of positive rights; and 3) explains why this rejection matters.
Ontario’s Ag-Gag Law, Where do Things Stand?
Authors: Fernandez Angela
Published: February 2025

One of the most significant developments in both animal law and constitutional law in 2024 was the decision released in April by Justice Markus Koehnen of the Ontario Superior Court regarding the province’s Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act. In anticipation of the upcoming appeal of this decision, this paper offers offer a review of the situation in order to catch up those who have been following the issue but have not been able to read the decision or analyze the post-decision Regulation in detail, inform those who have not been aware, and assess where things currently stand before argument on the appeal begins.
FOSTERING AUTONOMY THROUGH REFLECTION AND SELF-STUDY
Authors: Sandeman David
Published: February 2025

The importance of empowering students to take charge of their learning and become active participants in their own education cannot be overemphasized. Developing student autonomy should be a primary objective not only in language learning but also in any educational context. Reflecting critically on one's study and the ability to set learning goals are frequently lauded as the cornerstones of developing autonomy. This small-scale study examines the impact of utilizing a set format for low proficiency students to reflect on their lessons, identify weaknesses, and set their own individual study goals. The study found that implementing this approach over a fifteen-week semester saw an overall improvement in student autonomy, with positive feedback received from the students. While there is certainly room for improvement and refinement of the method, given the ease of implementation and small-time commitment of the activity, behooves teachers to consider implementing similar activities in their own classroom.
IMPACT OF TRAINING ENGLISH FOR TEACHING AS ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR EFL TEACHERS
Authors: Nguyen Uyen Thi Ngoc , Pham Thi Hong Nhung
Published: February 2025

Since the English language the teacher uses in EFL classrooms has a number of particular functions and features which are not always shared by general English, English-for-teaching has been considered as a type of English for specific purposes (Cullen, 1998; Freeman et al., 2015; Freeman, 2016, 2017; Pham, 2018). While much research has been conducted on developing general English proficiency for nonnative EFL teachers, little on the training of English-for-teaching proficiency for EFL teachers and its impact has been found. This study investigates secondary EFL teachers’ perceptions of the changes they made as a result of English-for-teaching proficiency training. It also explores how these teachers maintain English-for-teaching proficiency in a context where resources required for substantiable professional development are scarce. Drawn on the data provided by means of questionnaire from 150 EFL teachers at CEFR-C1 level, 58 reflective reports and 24 interviews, the findings have revealed that the training has led to practical, meaningful changes to the language the teachers used in their classrooms. The study also shows that despite obtaining a high level of general English proficiency, the teachers still find English-for-Teaching useful to their teaching tasks and it is more likely for them to maintain this type of English. On the basis of the findings, relevant implications to teaching-job-related language proficiency training are made.
ASSESSING EMPLOYABILITY FACTORS IN ESP EDUCATION: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY FROM CHINA
Authors: Wang Xinling
Published: February 2025

Employment problem has increasingly become a concern in higher education in today’s economic situation. This study examines core questions about the employability of university graduates who major in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) like business English. To identify the critical competencies or skills needed for ESP graduates to succeed in China’s employment market today, the study builds a new employability framework based on audit tests and semi-structured interviews. Internship experience and business skills are highly valued in the workplace, according to the audit experiments, which evaluate the actual responses of possible employers. “English Skills,” “Business Skills,” and “Critical & Innovative Thinking” are among the major themes extracted from the interview notes coded by python. While less critical, self-learning and adaptability are still regarded as essential factors. The article offers practical recommendations that could enhance curriculum development in ESP education, aiming to narrow the gap between business requirements and academic preparation so that graduates could better meet labour market demands.
RHETORICAL STRUCTURE OF THE DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION SECTIONS IN MASTER'S THESES WRITTEN BY ENGLISH L1 AND L2 STUDENTS
Authors: Varga Mirna , Pavičić Takač Višnja
Published: February 2025

In writing a master's thesis students are expected to demonstrate both disciplinary knowledge and mastery of genre-specific writing conventions, which is particularly challenging for English L2 students writing in English. The present study deals with the analysis of the rhetorical structure of the Discussion and Conclusion sections in the corpus of master's theses (N=40) written by students majoring in applied linguistics at Croatian, UK- and US-based universities. Broadly based on the move-step models of the rhetorical structure of Discussions and Conclusions in research articles, the study explored the distribution of the rhetorical moves and steps across two sections in English L1 and L2 writing. The analysis showed overall higher frequencies of rhetorical moves in L1 thesis sections, indicating that English L1 writers structure the content of the Discussion and Conclusion sections in a rhetorically more elaborate manner than English L2 writers. The findings are discussed in light of their implications for informed genre-based academic writing instruction, particularly in non-Anglophone academic contexts.
COMPARING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF PANDEMIC AND PRE-PANDEMIC HIGHER EDUCATION LEARNERS IN AN AD-HOC GRAMMAR COURSE
Authors: Zevallos Valdivia Maria Eugenia , Figueroa Navarro Enrique Gustavo
Published: February 2025

This study intended to compare the academic achievements of two samples of pre-pandemic and pandemic groups within the context of an ad-hoc grammar programme, English Competency Course (ECC), administered at a university in Lima, Peru in 2018 and 2020. The thesis for this study sustained that the students who took part in ECC during the Covid-19 cohort of 2020 – delivered online – performed much better in terms of academic achievement than the ones who took the same course in 2018 in non-pandemic times. The data was treated   through the non-parametric Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon U test resulting in better performance for the pandemic group than for the pre-pandemic one. However, it was found that the former sample showed some degree of asymmetry, which questioned the conclusiveness of the test. This fact led to applying the bootstrap resampling method executing 10,000 Mood's median tests; the result was a 98.9% of significant p-values in favour of the pandemic sample. Consequently, it is claimed that on statistical grounds, the 2020 pandemic subjects proved to have attained a better academic achievement in English language learning than the 2018 pre-pandemic ones. In the light of the above results, some recommendations to obtain more valid results concerning the peripheral conditions in which university students learn the English language under online scenarios are provided.
DIGITAL TOOLS AND ACADEMIC WRITING: A MODERATED MEDIATION MODEL OF WRITING SELF-EFFICACY
Authors: Bekturova Madina , Zhaitapova Altnay , Gaipov Davronzhon , Tulepova Saule , Dyankova Gergana
Published: February 2025

The increasing prevalence of digital writing tools in academic settings has sparked interest in understanding their impact on writing self-efficacy among students, particularly in non-Anglophone countries. This study presents the first-ever application of a moderated mediation model to investigate the influence of digital writing tools on academic writing self-efficacy, incorporating writing engagement as a mediator and technological proficiency as a moderator. In the present study, we tested the following hypotheses: (a) the positive impact of using digital writing tools on writing engagement and academic writing self-efficacy, (b) writing engagement positively influences academic writing self-efficacy as well as mediates the relationship between using digital tools and writing self-efficacy, and (c) technological proficiency moderates the mediated relationship between digital tool use and writing self-efficacy. Based on the data from a survey conducted among 332 postgraduate students of Kazakhstani universities, digital writing tools positively influence writing self-efficacy, with writing engagement playing a significant mediating role. Furthermore, technological proficiency was found to modestly moderate this mediated relationship, suggesting that higher proficiency enhances the positive effects of digital tools on writing self-efficacy. These results highlight the importance of integrating digital writing tools and improving technological skills to enhance academic writing outcomes in non-Anglophone contexts. This study contributes to the existing literature by offering novel insights and a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms through which digital writing tools affect academic writing self-efficacy and engagement, especially in diverse linguistic and cultural settings.
THE EFFECT OF ICEBREAKERS ON UNDERGRADUATE LIBYAN STUDENTS' MOTIVATION AND WILLINGNESS TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH
Authors: Eragamreddy Nagamurali
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to determine "how icebreakers affect Libyan undergraduate students' motivation and willingness to communicate in English". Pre and post-tests were administered to a single group as part of a pre-experimental study design. During the academic year 2023–2024, semester one, the study was conducted at the Faculty of Education, University of Sebha, Zuwila, Libya. Thirty students from the Department of English were chosen using a purposeful sampling technique. Interviews, observations, and questionnaires were used to gather data. According to the findings, icebreakers considerably raised students' desire and readiness to communicate in English. The study contributes to the field of teaching English by emphasizing how crucial icebreakers are to establishing a supportive learning atmosphere and encouraging communication skills.  Prospective investigations have to concentrate on extended periods, cultural adaptations of conversation starters, and methods for reducing the Hawthorne Effect.
IT SPECIALTY STUDENTS’ PRAGMA-PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN KAZAKHSTANI ESP CLASSES
Authors: Zhaiykbay Kumis T. , Gaipov Davronzhon , Kulgildinova Tulebike A. , Ushurova Saadat M.
Published: February 2025

The article focuses on the study of IT specialty students' pragma-professional communicative competence (PPCC) in Kazakhstan. The study aimed to identify students’ perception of ESP teachers’ performance and challenges in forming IT specialty students’ pragma-professional communicative competence. The study was conducted using a mixed-methods approach, with both quantitative and qualitative data collected from 508 IT students and 36 teachers from four universities in Kazakhstan. A survey and focus group interviews were used to collect data on the students’ perceptions and teacher’s views of teaching ESP. After the students’ interview responses, the most commonly shared students’ perception of ESP teacher’s performance was divided into 4 items such as teaching method, content, teaching materials and assessment policy. Most of the students emphasize the need to improve the teaching methods and add sphere (IT) related topics into ESP classes since they found that teaching materials are not up to date and sphere (IT) related.  The result of the analysis of responses on teachers’ view on teaching goals of ESP, it was revealed that teachers are aware of the importance of using major (IT) specific terms, topics, and activities in ESP classes to develop PPCC.  However, they emphasize only general English goals as ESP teaching goals since there are some difficulties in incorporating ESP goals. They claim that class size, students' major (specialty) and level differences have a huge impact on incorporating the ESP goals. Therefore, they have to teach general English rather than ESP to their students. The significance of this paper is it provides insight into how Kazakhstani EFL teachers view the teaching goals of ESP and students’ perceptions of ESP in the formation of PPCC. The study leads to several educational recommendations. First, the university program should strengthen the focus on teachers' awareness of teaching goals of ESP and obedience of the ESP syllabus. Second, ESP classes should be divided into levels and spheres of different groups. Third, professional development programs should be arranged for all ESP teachers to enhance their ESP knowledge and support them with teaching materials.
ENGLISH TEACHERS' ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN AI INTEGRATION: A NARRATIVE INQUIRY
Authors: Suello Argie O. , Alda Rivika C.
Published: February 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become more widespread and has posed some concerns in terms of how it is being used in education. This study explored the ethical considerations of English language teachers while integrating AI into their teaching practices. Using a narrative approach to qualitative inquiry, teachers' experiences in using AI technologies were deduced from the semi-structured interviews. Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis framework was utilized to generate significant themes. These experiences are creatively described as follows: The Edge: Navigating the Pedagogical Skies using AI, Turbulence Ahead: The Pitfalls of AI Overdependence, Mapping an Ethical Pathway in the Digital Skies, Teachers as AI Pilots: Mastering the Skies Together, and The Sky Ahead: Venturing the Future of AI. Moreover, AI has significantly impacted teachers’ pedagogy, allowing them to personalize lessons, save time, and learn from various resources. On the contrary, concerns about copyright, creativity, biases, and loss of human touch emerged. The findings of this study provide insights on the integration of AI in English language classrooms especially in formulating guidelines of use while adhering to ethical principles.
A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON THE CHOICE OF TOURIST DESTINATION AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
Authors: Gajić Tamara , Vukolić Dragan , Djoković Filip , Dénes Dávid Lóránt
Published: February 2025

This study aims to better understand the motives of young people in deciding to visit a certain destination. The young generation – between 18 and 26 years of age – were surveyed for the purposes of this study. The total sample consists of 870 respondents living in five cities of the Republic of Serbia. The obtained results indicate that psychological motives do not show importance among young people when they decide to travel to a tourist destination, while emotional sensual motives, development motives, gastronomy motives, and self-realisation motives have a significant and positive effect on visiting a destination. The study has several specific benefits in relation to discovering the youth’s main motives for visiting a destination, complementing the existing literature. The results also have a practical application in the management of the development of tourist destinations and their direction towards an accurately determined profile of tourists.
THE CURRENT SITUATION AND DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES OF GREEN BANKING IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
Authors: Jemović Mirjana , Nikolić Milena , Pavlović Milica
Published: February 2025

Banks, as institutions with an exclusive license for deposit and credit operations, play a key role in financing the retail and corporate sector. Keeping in mind the problem of global warming, banks have adopted a proactive approach in order to contribute to the Paris Agreement goal. In addition to activities to improve their corporate eco-efficiency, banks confirm their environmental responsibility by introducing new banking products. Their role is especially evident in less developed countries and emerging markets. By applying the comparative and content analysis method, the paper analyses the green banking practice in the Republic of Serbia in order to assess the current situation and further development prospects. The analysis shows that only a few banks have high standards and an integrated approach to sustainability, which, among other things, includes clearly defined environmental and ethical requirements, as well as an adequate environmental risk assessment. The improvement of the environmental responsibility of banks in the coming period depends on a regulatory framework that will stimulate this banking practice, as well as on the bank employees and clients’ awareness about the importance of green banking and its advantages.
ENDURING PATTERNS: SEX, GENDER AND FEMALE BONDS IN LIZ LOCHHEAD’S MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS GOT HER HEAD CHOPPED OFF
Authors: Budimski Marija
Published: February 2025

Liz Lochhead’s “Introduction” to her play Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off establishes a commonality in the lived experience of Mary Stuart and Elizabeth Tudor and, indeed, the lived experience of contemporary women, by situating feminist issues of sex and gender, and their relationship with politics, at the heart of the play. Through these issues, Lochhead identifies an obvious potential basis for female solidarity and bonding which the historical events behind the play’s plot do not reflect in terms of actual, realised female bonds. Therefore, relying on the insights of Simone de Beauvoir, Judith Butler, Mary Hawkesworth and bell hooks, this paper aims to explore the manner in which the play Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off demonstrates and explains the lack of female bonds under patriarchal influences, even in cases in which factors such as class and race are not established as points of division, by regarding sex as an ideal construct which shapes the materialisation of the body, and gender as a culturally-conditioned performance.
Elevating Cloud Migration: In-Depth Insights and Evaluations of the Traditional 7-Step Process for Optimal Performance and Strategic Transformation
Authors: Patil Prof. Manisha
Published: February 2025

Recent advancements in cloud migration technology have introduced an AI-driven approach that simplifies and
accelerates the process. This new method reportedly condenses the traditionally complex migration procedure into five main
steps, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate previously manual tasks. The streamlined process
involves assessing migration needs, automating data preparation, optimizing systems for cloud environments, conducting AIpowered testing, and implementing continuous monitoring. Proponents of this approach claim it offers significant benefits,
including reduced time and costs and a smoother transition from legacy systems to cloud infrastructure with minimal human
intervention. This innovative strategy represents a potential shift in how businesses approach cloud migration, promising to
make the process more efficient and accessible
Detection of Driver Drowsiness to Avoid Accidents and Prevent Alertness
Authors: Khekale Lalit
Published: February 2025

Drowsy driver is one of the leading causes of road accidents that leads to life-threatening injuries and death around
the globe. The goal of this project is to develop a Driver Drowsiness Detection System that uses computer vision and machine
learning to monitor a driver’s face and detect signs of fatigue using real time analysis. The system consists of a camera module
that can capture video frames of a driver, which is processed with OpenCV, Dlib, and deep learning models to detect eye closure,
blink frequency, and head movements. Once symptoms of drowsiness are detected, the system triggers an alert mechanism that
could either be an alarm or a pop-up visual warning to encourage the driver to recuperate or restore focus. This method is very
accurate, non-monitoring, and offers real-time results, hence, it is very effective for personal and commercial vehicles.
This report captures the problem statement, methodologies, implementations, experimental results and future scope of the
system. The goal of the project is to promote safety on the road by preventing accidents due to excessive driver fatigue, which, in
turn, helps to advance the intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
Climate-Responsive Design: A Comparative Study using Mahoney Table Across Diverse Indian Climates
Authors: S Ar. Sangeeta
Published: February 2025

This research paper undertakes a comparative analysis of design guideline recommendations derived from the
Mahoney Table across five diverse and distinctive climates according to the Koppen classification of world climates. Mahoney
Table is a key analytical tool which aids architects in designing structures that are in harmony with local climates. By leveraging
the insights gleaned from the Mahoney Table, architects can tailor design strategies to suit the specific climatic characteristics of
each region. This approach not only optimizes building performance but also reduces reliance on mechanical heating or cooling
systems, thereby promoting sustainability and environmentally conscious design practices
Enhanced Security Through Real-Time Face Recognition: A Deepfacenet Approach for Video Surveillance Systems
Authors: Krishnapriya Dr. G.
Published: February 2025

With the alarming rise in recidivism rates among violent offenders, including child sex offenders, there is an urgent
and growing need for advanced security measures to safeguard vulnerable environments. Schools, childcare centers, and other
high-risk areas are especially susceptible to potential threats, making it imperative to implement proactive solutions to ensure the
safety and well-being of children and staff. Traditional surveillance systems, which rely heavily on manual monitoring by
security personnel, are increasingly proving inadequate in identifying and responding to threats in real-time. Human oversight
often suffers from limitations such as delayed reactions, and errors in judgment, leaving critical security gaps.
Our suggested work offers a novel video surveillance system that uses DeepFaceNet, a highly optimized and modular deep
learning model intended for real-time face detection, to overcome these difficulties. Because this technology is primarily
designed to handle live video feeds from surveillance cameras, it can identify and detect the faces of people who have a criminal
background, especially those who have been classified as high-risk offenders. By leveraging state-of-the-art face recognition
technology, our suggested system provides a strong and comprehensive threat detection solution. Along with improving public
safety, it also acts as a disincentive to criminal conduct, which helps to avert such incidents. This system addresses and ensures a
safer environment in the realm of security and surveillance by emphasizing high precision, real-time processing, and reliability.
Home Based Computerized Cognitive for Disabled Children
Authors: Saranya Jasmine
Published: February 2025

Children with disabilities often face challenges in cognitive functioning that can significantly impact their daily lives
and hinder their overall development. While traditional approaches to cognitive retraining typically involve in-person therapy
sessions, the emergence of home-based programs offers a promising alternative that addresses accessibility and convenience
issues.
This abstract outlines the key components and potential benefits of a cognitive retraining program designed specifically for
home training of children with disabilities. The proposed program integrates evidence- based cognitive rehabilitation techniques
into a structured, adaptable framework tailored to the unique needs of each child. Children with cognitive disabilities often face
challenges in areas such as attention, memory, and problem-solving, which can hinder their overall development. Traditional
cognitive retraining typically requires in- person therapy, which presents issues of accessibility and scheduling. This paper
proposes a home-based, computerized cognitive retraining (CCR) program that leverages digital platforms to provide an engaging
and adaptable approach to therapy. By incorporating interactive tools and personalized learning experiences, the program allows
children to improve key cognitive skills within the comfort of their homes. Caregiver involvement is central to the program’s
success, as they monitor progress and adjust interventions. This home-based approach offers flexibility, accessibility, and
continuity, promoting a collaborative effort between caregivers and healthcare professionals. The paper explores the potential
benefits of CCR programs and suggests areas for future research to further enhance their effectiveness for children with
disabilities.
Harnessing Blockchain and Smart Contracts for Next-Generation Digital Identity: Enhancing Security and Privacy
Authors: Kumar Abhishek
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the integration of blockchain technology and smart contracts in the development of nextgeneration digital identity solutions. As the demand for secure, privacy-preserving, and user-centric identity management
systems increases, blockchain and smart contracts offer a promising framework that enhances transparency, automation, and
user control. We outline the methodology employed to assess the effectiveness of blockchain and smart contracts in digital
identity management, focusing on aspects such as security, interoperability, and user empowerment. Through comprehensive
data analysis, we present the results of our study, demonstrating the potential benefits and challenges associated with
implementing blockchain-based identity systems augmented by smart contracts. Our findings contribute to the ongoing discourse
on digital identity and provide insights for future research and practical applications.
Terpenoids Associating Medicinal Plants and Its Values in Pharmacognosy: An Overview
Authors: Bhattacharya Somenath
Published: February 2025

Terpenoids are important chemical constituents of medicinal plant. These are basically hydrocarbons. This type of
constituent is usually found in many pants like Dill, Caraway, Fennel, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Tulsi, Eucalyptus, Chenopodium,
Ajowan, Coriander, Cardamom, etc across the World. Various types of terpenoids like Myrene, Ocimene, Nneral, Geranial,
Nerol, Geraniol, Phellandral, Perillaldehyde, Santonin, Cadalene, Manool, Lanosterol, Squalene, Lupeol, Betulin, etc are
observed in various plants. These constituents can be used carminative, stimulant, flavoring agent, anthelmintics, expectorant,
antiseptic, rubefacient, antispasmodic agent, etc. Terpenoids are found in India, China, Europes, USA, Japan, Russia,
Indonesia, Caribbean islands, etc. This review article deals with the classifications of terpenoids and role of medicinal plants
with terpenoids in details.
Impact of Social Media Marketing on Online Store Patternised
Authors: Babu Dr. S. Ramesh
Published: February 2025

The rise of social media marketing has transformed the landscape of online retail. This study explores the impact of
social media marketing on consumer behaviour and purchasing patterns in online stores. Through a mixed methods approach,
data from various online retailers to understand how social media influences consumer engagement, brand awareness, and
sales conversion rates.
Promoting New Media Literacy on Youth Usage of the Internet: A Conceptual Paper
Authors: S. Che Zainal Che Nur Amalina , Adnan Wardatul Hayat , Aziz Ahlam Abdul
Published: February 2025

The rapid progress of Internet technology has profoundly influenced multiple aspects of life. The proliferation of the Internet has sparked worries over its ethical use and ensuing repercussions, particularly among youths in Malaysia. Suicide, fraud, harassment, and Internet scams underscore the potential dangers. The study aims to enhance theoretical understanding of the topic by emphasizing the significance of promoting new media literacy in the context of Internet usage. The study uses quantitative methodology, entailing surveys on youths aged 18 to 30 living in Shah Alam, Selangor. The findings are expected to contribute to the theoretical knowledge of the importance of promoting new media literacy while using the Internet.
Does Chinese individual auditors’ issuance of modified audit opinions reflect their audit conservatism?
Authors: Liu Guoping , Sun Jerry
Published: February 2025

This study is motivated by the aim of assessing the effectiveness of using modified audit opinions (MAOs) as a widely adopted measure of audit quality in existing research. We examine whether individual auditors’ propensity to issue MAOs (PIMAO) is mainly attributable to their audit conservatism or client quality. We select a sample of client-year observations with no modified audit opinions (non-MAO clients) from China and perform a series of regression analyses on individual auditors’ PIMAO using five different client quality measures: the predicted probability of receiving MAOs, signed abnormal accruals, absolute abnormal accruals, small profit, and non-operating income. We find that clients of individual auditors with high PIMAO (high-PIMAO auditors) exhibit higher signed and absolute abnormal accruals and higher non-operating income than clients of individual auditors with low PIMAO (low-PIMAO auditors). In addition, the predicted probability of receiving MAOs and the likelihood of small profit are not lower for clients of high-PIMAO auditors compared to clients of low-PIMAO auditors. These findings indicate that clients of high-PIMAO auditors generally exhibit lower quality, consistent with the notion that Chinese individual auditors’ PIMAO is mainly attributed to client quality rather than audit conservatism. Our study provides implications for both auditing research and practice.
SPEECH ACTS OF RELIGIOUS MODERATION IN VAKIL AND VAKIL'S DIGITAL COMIC '40 SUFI'
Authors: Hidayatulloh Aris , Ayiz Abdul , Rahmadan Hilal , Abdul Mukti Lukman
Published: February 2025

This study discusses representative speech acts in digital comic discourse created by Mohammed Arif Vakil and Mohammed Ali Vakil reflecting the religious moderation among societies. The comic discourse campaigns for the importance of tolerance between human beings. The analysis focuses on the reflection of religious moderation in one chapter entitled ‘Ethic’ which describes the relation among human beings. The chapter is chosen due to its message which focuses on relation among people. The data of this research were obtained from the whole texts and pictures in the chapter. The texts in the comic became the main data whereas the images were put as secondary data. These data were then processed and classified into several speech act classifications proposed by Searle. The result shows that the most dominant speech act performed by the comic maker is representative speech acts. Meanwhile the directive speech acts are commonly used to give the direct moral lessons. The chapter reflects religious moderation in three points i.e. (1) applying good attitudes to others; (2) reflecting the moral value; (3) helping others without hurting the feelings by applying the representative and directive speech acts to convey the religious moderation. The representative speech acts function as the utterances of giving statement and admitting about something related with good deeds and never hurting others while the directive speech acts functions as the utterances of requesting, asking, and recommending certain things. The directive speech acts take the roles as the directive meanings on moral values.
Efficacy of Xiaozhoutian fire dragon moxibustion combined with traditional Chinese medicine on polycystic ovary syndrome with kidney yang deficiency: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Yu Liuxiu , Xiong Mingfeng , Li Xiaoyu , Wu Chunhong , Wang Liqin , Gao Yao , Long Minxia , Gan Qin
Published: February 2025

Introduction /Objective. To investigate the efficacy of Xiaozhoutian fire
dragon moxibustion combined with traditional Chinese medicine on polycystic
ovary syndrome (PCOS) with kidney yang deficiency. Methods. 80 patients
with kidney yang deficiency type PCOS admitted were selected and randomly
divided into the control group and the intervention group, with 40 patients
in each group. The control group was given routine nursing care and
traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment, and the intervention group was
treated with Xiaozhoutian fire dragon moxibustion based on the control
group. After three months, the therapeutic effects of the two groups were
compared by TCM symptom score, menstrual condition and serum sex hormone
level. Results. Patients in the intervention group showed a significant
improvement in the TCM symptom score compared with the control group after
treatment; menstrual conditions such as duration of menstrual period,
menstrual flow, degree of dysmenorrhea, and blood clots, and serum sex
hormone levels such as luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating
hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone/follicle-stimulating hormone ratio
(LH/FSH), estradiol (E2), testosterone (T), and progesterone (P) were all
better than those in the control group, and the difference was statistically
significant (p < 0.05); the total effective rate of treatment for patients
in the intervention group reached 92.50%, which was significantly higher
than that of 72.50% of the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion.
Xiaozhoutian fire dragon moxibustion combined with traditional Chinese
medicine has good clinical efficacy in treating PCOS with kidney yang
deficiency, which can improve the symptoms and hormone level of patients and
improve the quality of body.
The risk of refracture and malunion in children treated for diaphyseal forearm fractures: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Husum Hans-Christen , Rahbek Ole , Gundtoft Per Hviid , Bang Hans Christian , Kold Søren , Rölfing Jan Duedal , Abood Ahmed
Published: February 2025

Background and purpose: The optimal treatment modality for pediatric diaphyseal forearm fractures is debated. While nonoperative treatment and closed reduction reduces the need for surgery and surgical complications, flexible intramedullary nailing (FIN) may reduce refracture and malunion rates. We aimed to compare the relative risk (RR) of refracture and malunion between nonoperative, closed reduction (CR), and surgical treatment in children treated for diaphyseal forearm fractures.Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of children treated for a primary diaphyseal forearm fracture over a 9-year period at 2 university hospitals. Risk of refracture and malunion in the year following the fracture across treatment modalities was assessed by a modified Poisson regression while adjusting for the age of the patient at the time of fracture.Results: We included 837 patients for analysis, of whom 4% were treated nonoperatively, 6% were treated with closed reduction, and 90% with FIN. Compared with FIN, the RR of refracture was higher for the nonoperative group (9.8, 95% confidence interval [CI] 5.9–16.3) and CR group (2.5, CI 1.2–5.3). Compared with the FIN group, the nonoperative and CR groups had higher risk of malunion with RR of 15.3 (CI 11.0–21.4) and 8.5 (CI 5.8–12.5) respectively. Of those treated non-surgically, 84% remained without any surgery. In FIN patients, surgical revision due to infection was seen in 1.4% of patients.Conclusion: The risk of refracture and malunion in children treated for diaphyseal forearm fractures was significantly higher for closed reduction and nonoperative treatment compared with FIN treatment.
Moving beyond surgical excellence: a qualitative systematic review into the perspectives and experiences of children, adolescents, and adults living with a rare congenital craniofacial condition and their parents
Authors: Faasse Mariët , M. van de Bovenkamp Hester , Dulfer Karolijn , Kauffman Virginie , Marinac Ivana , Leonardi Veronica , Davies Gareth , Pakter Philippe , Angelova Jana , Wilkinson-Bell Karen , Kölby Lars , Kljajić Marizela
Published: February 2025

This qualitative systematic review aims to get a better understanding of what it means to live with a rare congenital craniofacial condition according to patients and their parents. Eight patient representatives provided input to this study. After a systematic search, 1,291 studies were screened and 32 qualitative and mixed methods articles (> 691 participants) were included. ENhancing Transparency in REporting the synthesis of Qualitative research (ENTREQ), Cochrane, and COnsolidated criteria for REporting Qualitative research (COREQ) checklists were used for reporting qualitative evidence synthesis and assessment of reporting of included studies. Studies predominantly included parents’ perspectives and used mixed samples of diagnosis and sometimes combined the parent and patient perspectives. The results sections of the articles were analyzed inductively using Thematic Synthesis (i.e. line-by-line coding, generating descriptive and analytical themes). Five analytical themes were identified that describe experiences and perspectives: (1) Healthcare experiences, (2) Raising and Growing up, (3) Development of character, (4) Physical impact of the condition, and (5) Social experiences. Underlying themes illustrate that the different aspects throughout life are intertwined, that relationships in all different domains play an important role in shaping perspectives, and that experiences may change over time. Furthermore, it demonstrates that living with a craniofacial condition and undergoing treatment is multifaceted and that the perspectives of patients and parents may differ. In conclusion, well-being and quality of life of patients and their parents are dependent on many different aspects, and surgeons and other healthcare professionals should tailor their skills, expertise, and support to individual-specific needs besides medical indications and move beyond surgical excellence.