bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction and Switching Intention
Authors: Adi Kurniawan , Safirin M. T. , Rahadian Y. R.
Published: February 2025

Boarding houses are small and medium service businesses that provide room rentals, which are an attractive choice for entrepreneurs because they are considered a simple and promising investment if managed well. The demand for temporary housing continues to increase, especially for those who migrate or have routines far from where they live. This research aims to evaluate the influence of variables such as responsiveness, competence, communication, credibility, security, understanding, and tangibles on customer satisfaction in boarding houses in Rungkut District, Surabaya City. The research subjects were boarding house resident in the area, with samples taken using a purposive sampling method for time and cost efficiency. Data was collected through a questionnaire using the Partial Least Square Strucutral Equation Model (PLS-SEM) method. The research results show that a number of variables such as responsiveness, competence, communication, credibility, security, understanding, and tangibles have a significant positive effect on customer satisfaction, both for men, women and all respondents. On the other hand, reliability, access, and courtesy do not significantly influence customer satisfaction. Apart from that, the level of customer satisfaction has also been proven to have a significant negative impact on switching intention.
Seizure of Local Community Land: Case Study on the Negative Impact of Firestone's Involvement in Liberia
Authors: Susi Neng , Mahdi Imam
Published: February 2025

Land seizure by foreign investors in Liberia can pose a threat to the individual security of local communities. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach to explore the impact of land and housing rights seizures in Liberia. Dependency theory is used to analyze the asymmetric relationship between multinational companies and local communities, while human security theory is used to understand the threats faced by individuals in this context. The research findings show that land and housing rights seizures by foreign investors in Liberia can threaten individual security. Multinational companies often exploit vulnerabilities and legal uncertainties to acquire land unfairly, resulting in the loss of housing, livelihoods, and physical security for local communities. The power disparity between companies and local communities is clearly evident, as demonstrated by the negative impacts experienced by the local communities. This research also explores alternative economic models or community-led initiatives in other regions that have successfully ensured fairer economic benefits and sustainable development. These case studies provide valuable insights into how local communities can assert their rights and achieve more equitable economic outcomes, offering potential pathways for Liberia to mitigate the adverse effects of land seizures and promote sustainable development.
Preferences of Millennial Generation in Choosing Islamic Banking Services: A Case Study
Authors: Aulia Aulia , Hidayat M , Syah Firman
Published: February 2025

This study aims to determine the preferences of the millennial generation in choosing Islamic banking services in Makassar City. This research is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach with data analysis techniques using simple linear regression and hypothesis testing consisting of t test and the coefficient of determination. The results of the study show that the Millennial Generation's consumer preferences have a positive and significant influence on the Millennial Generation's decision to choose Sharia Banking Services in Makassar City. The sharia marketing concept is expected to be applied in supporting the development of sharia products, especially for the millennial generation, which currently has a large population.
Analysis of the Growth Potential of Culinary MSMEs in Tanjungpinang City
Authors: Bayti Nur , Febrianti Tiara , Ilham Edinur , Jintar Catri , Iranita Iranita , Wulandari Kiki
Published: February 2025

The main purpose of this research is to uncover the opportunities and obstacles faced by small and medium culinary businesses in Tanjungpinang City. This study uses a qualitative approach to collect data through direct observation, interviews with business actors, and document studies. The data used came from primary sources (interview results, observations) and secondary sources (literature, statistical data). The results of the study show that a strategic business location is very important for the success of the culinary business. An easily accessible location not only increases the number of customers, but also provides a competitive advantage over competitors. The increase in the number of tourists in Tanjungpinang has a positive impact on the development of the culinary business. Tourists who come are looking for a unique and varied culinary experience. SWOT analysis is used to identify internal and external factors that affect the development of culinary MSMEs in Tanjungpinang. The results of the analysis show that external factors have a higher weight.
Study on the Effectiveness of the People Representative Council in Legislation of Regional Regulations
Authors: Pardomuan Basrah , Adam Adam , Kusmanto Heri
Published: February 2025

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) of Langkat Regency in regional regulation legislation (Perda) during the 2019-2024 period. The research method used is qualitative descriptive with data collection through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and document studies. The results of the study show that the Langkat Regency DPRD has ratified a number of Regional Regulations, both initiated by the DPRD itself and proposed by the executive. However, the effectiveness of the DPRD in legislation is still influenced by the quality of human resources, low public participation, dominance of executive roles, and political dynamics within the DPRD. The quality of human resources and the capacity of DPRD members are obstacles in formulating Regional Regulations that are responsive to the needs of the community. Community participation in the process of formulating the Regional Regulation is also still limited, so the aspirations of the community have not been fully accommodated. In addition, the dominance of the executive in the submission of the Regional Regulation reduces the initiative of the DPRD in making policies. Despite the challenges, opportunities to increase the effectiveness of the DPRD are still open through increasing human resource capacity and optimizing community participation. With this effort, it is hoped that the Langkat Regency DPRD can produce a higher quality Regional Regulation and support regional development.
Semantics of Tradition-Based Bags and Their Application as a Complement to Fashion
Authors: Muchlis Muchlis
Published: February 2025

This study aims to provide an overview of traditional bags in several regions in Indonesia, as well as perceptions (semantics) related to the suitability between shapes and colors when bags (traditional bags) are used with the main clothing as a complement to the fashion. This study uses a qualitative method, where the researcher focuses on understanding and trying to interpret the events that occur along with interaction with the subject from the researcher's point of view. The research techniques carried out are through observation to several related sources, conducting interviews with users and taking documentation for a visual analysis. The conclusion of this study is in the form of a simulation shown through images/visuals by trying to combine the bag with the color that represents the traditional bag when used in the main fashion with various possibilities of visual combinations. The results of the simulation in the form of visual combinations were then cross-checked with data from several related research sources as well as research references about color combinations and then the results became a conclusion from this study.
The Use of Financial Quiz Websites on Controlling Impulsive Shopping Behavior
Authors: Aripradono Heru Wijayanto , Natalia Sherly Celia
Published: February 2025

This study aims to develop a financial quiz website designed to help control impulsive buying behavior, particularly among women aged 18-24 in Batam City. The Design Thinking approach was applied in the development process, following five stages: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Testing. The results show that the "Common Cents" website successfully increased users' awareness of their impulsive buying behavior and helped them make more prudent financial decisions. User trials demonstrated improved financial awareness, better financial management, and positive feedback regarding the website's usefulness. In conclusion, the "Common Cents" website provides an effective and relevant solution to address impulsive buying behavior through interactive educational approaches.
Effectiveness in Handling People with Mental Disorders
Authors: Usman Usman , Ibrahim Akmal , Hasniati Hasniati , Abdullah Tang
Published: February 2025

This study is intended to determine the effectiveness of the policy for handling ODGJ in North Kalimantan Province. Following what is contained in Law Number 18 of 2014 concerning Health Soul, effort, and health are held through promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitation and carried out in a way integrated, comprehensive, and continuous, together with cross-program and cross-sector related. The data were then compiled in a qualitative study. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of ODGJ handling in North Kalimantan Province has not been carried out optimally, many things need to be improved, closely related to the implementation of budget shortage problems, inadequate service facilities and a clear legal umbrella from associated agencies in the focus of ODGJ handling.
In Vitro Inhibition Test of Turmeric and in Vivo Total Bacterial Count in the Intestinal Digesta of Mojosari Duck Fed Diet Containing Graded Levels of Turmeric
Authors: Ardiansyah Widiastuti , Achmad Dewi Shinta , Akbar Muh Firyal
Published: February 2025

This study aimed to determine the inhibition value of turmeric (Curcuma longa) against Salmonella and Escherichia coli and evaluate the bacterial population in the small intestinal digesta of Mojosari ducks. This study was arranged using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with six treatments and four replications; eachreplication consisted of eight Mojosari ducks.The in vitro study used four treatments of different concentrations of turmeric, consisting of Control/only water (C0), turmeric 98% + 2% water(C1), Probiotic 98% and 2% water (C2), turmeric 92%, and probiotic 8% (C3),and Bacitracin 92% + water 8% (C4). Then, the inhibition zone diameter was measured using the agar well diffusion method. On the other hand, the in vivo study was carried out by employing 192 Mojosari duck raised for 60 days. They were given the following dietary treatments, namely T0= basal diet, T1= basal diet supplemented with turmeric 0.2%, T2= basal diet supplemented with supplemented with turmeric 0.8%, T3= basal diet supplemented with turmeric 0.2%+probiotic 0.1% and T4=feed basal supplemented with supplemented with turmeric 0.8% + probiotic 0.6%, and T5 = basal diet + Zinc Bacitracin 0.01%. The variables measured were the total bacterial population based on the Total Plate Count (TPC) in the small intestinal digesta of Mojosari ducks.  The Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA. The differences among means were tested using theLeast Significant Difference (LSD) test.
Habits of Drinking Herbal Medicine in Postpartum Mothers in the Working Area of PD 'Aisyiyah Bangkalan Regency
Authors: Anifah Fulatul , Taufiqoh Syuhrotut , Nuzula Firdausi
Published: February 2025

The aim of this study is to find out what factors encourage mothers to take herbal medicines and what are the effects after taking herbal medicin. This research method is qualitative descriptive with a case study approach. The research subjects in this study are postpartum mothers who drink herbal medicine with inclusion criteria who do not experience complications during puerperal and are in the postpartum period. The main informants in this study were 5 people with triangulation informants of 4 people consisting of midwives, cadres, families and shamans. The methods used in this study are interviews, FGDs, and observations. The instruments used are interview guidelines and observation sheets.the data obtained is processed, analyzed and presented textually. The results of the study showed that all informants consumed jau for postpartum mothers. All of them consume instant herbal medicine in powder form. Drinking herbal medicine begins at 7 days after giving birth until 40 days of the postpartum period. The driving factor for postpartum mothers to drink herbal medicine is orders from parents and the surrounding community. The efficacy of postpartum herbal medicine felt by the informant was that the body felt healthy, increased breast milk production, tightened muscles, while the negative impact obtained was constipation. The behavior of consuming herbal medicine for postpartum mothers is seen from a medical point of view as not harmful to the health of the postpartum mother's body.
The Effect of Residential Proximity to the Beach and Industrial Area on the Incidence of Hypertension in Kendal District
Authors: Ayuningrum Nyovita , Romadhon Yusuf Alam
Published: February 2025

The hospital is one of the institutions engaged in health services. The Hypertension is when the results of systolic blood pressure (SBP) measurements are ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) are ≥90 mmHg. According to the World Health Organization, hypertension in 2015 was around 1.13 billion and is estimated to be 1.5 billion in 2025. The prevalence in Indonesia in 2023 was around 30.8% and in Kendal it continues to increase every year. People living in coastal areas have risk factors for hypertension such as salt consumption, consumption of foods high in sodium (shrimp, dried fish and salted fish), and lack of physical activity. Various types of air pollutants such as particulate matter (PM) are widely recorded as being associated with cardiovascular disease, especially in industrial areas and big cities. Objective: This study is to analyze the effect of proximity to the beach and industrial areas on the incidence of hypertension in Kendal Regency. Method: This study uses observational analytics with a cross-sectional research design. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. Univariate and bivariate analysis using the Chi-Square test. Results: Significant results were obtained based on the Chi-Square test on the effect of residence in coastal areas and industrial areas on the occurrence of hypertension with a p-value of 0.000 ( p-value <0.05). Conclusion: This study shows the effect of proximity to the beach and industrial areas on the incidence of hypertension in Kendal Regency.
Correlation of Mother's Outlook of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Stunting in Border Area of West-Central Java Province
Authors: Permana Irman , Norviatin Dini , Arumtara Hasna Nuha , Wardhani Faza Nurul
Published: February 2025

Children under five years-old (toddlers) were very vulnerable to malnutrition especially stunting. Special consideration must be given to stunting in children under the age of five, as it has a detrimental impact on their mental and physical development. One of the factors that has been linked to stunting is non-exclusive breastfeeding. Lack of exclusive breast feeding on baby can be caused by poor parenting, especially low maternal’s outlook. The aim of the study was to discover the correlation between maternal’s outlook and exclusive breastfeeding with the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 24-59 months in Brebes city, border area of West – Central Java Province. This cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2022 in multiple integrated health service clinics (posyandu) in Kersana district, Brebes. Participants were children between the ages of 24 and 59 months who attended the posyandu and were selected using consecutive sampling. Data was taken using questionnaire and the analytical technique used Spearman correlation test. Most of respondents were aged 31-40 years (53,7%), elementary school education level (47,1%), maternal status (82,4%), and who had daughters (56,5%). The results of the Spearman correlation test showed that there was a significant relationship between the maternal knowledge (p = 0.000, r = -0.886), and exclusive breastfeeding (p = 0.000, r = -0.661) with the incidence of stunting. The study concluded that low maternal’s outlook and non-exclusive breastfeeding significantly correlated with higher incidence of stunting.
Global Trends and Emerging Challenges in Occupational Skin Disease Research: A Comprehensive Bibliometric and Science Mapping Analysis
Authors: Yuridian Purwoko Reza , Ferianasari Ineke Winda , Aryanti Evy , Wiyono Nanang , Zaki Shifa Nurzahra
Published: February 2025

Occupational Skin Diseases (OSDs) represent a significant global health issue. This study aims to analyze OSD research trends from 2014 to 2023 through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis. The search was carried out in the Scopus database using keywords: "occupational skin disease" OR "work-related skin disease" OR "occupational dermatosis". A total of 491 documents were analyzed using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny. The results show an increase in publications with a peak in 2021, dominated by developed countries such as Germany and the United States, but the contribution of developing countries is starting to be seen. The focus of research shifted from classic contact dermatitis to the issue of COVID-19 and the use of personal protective equipment. The University of Osnabrück and the journal Contact Dermatitis are the main contributors. The analysis uncovered gaps in longitudinal research, insufficient research on the informal sector, and limited interventions in developing countries. Future research is suggested to focus on innovative prevention strategies, climate change impacts, and the utilization of new technologies, with an emphasis on international collaboration. This study highlights the importance of OSD research's adaptation to new challenges in the workplace and the need for a more inclusive global approach.
Genital Herpes In Pregnancy-A Literature Review
Authors: Berliani Kristin Nadia , Kusumaningrum Niken
Published: February 2025

The hospital is one of the institutions engaged in health services. The main indicator of the standard of a health facility and is a measure of the quality of service, low customer satisfaction will have an impact on the number of visits that will affect the profitability of health facilities. This study aims to determine the effect of quality and the dominant variables that affect service on patient satisfaction at the Haji-Medan Hospital in 2020. The quantitative research was conducted through an analytical survey research approach with a cross sectional study approach. Testing through logistic regression on the independent variables, namely; Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, Empathy and Tangible from the respondents' questionnaire data as many as 80 samples. The results showed that service quality had a significant effect on patient satisfaction from four variables, namely; reliability p value 0.020 (p < 0.05), responsiveness p value 0.038 (p < 0.05), empathy p value 0.000 (p < 0.05), p value tangible 0.001 (p < 0.05). Assurance variable, the quality of health services has no effect on patient satisfaction with a p value of 0.332 (p> 0.05). The dominant variable affecting patient satisfaction is the empathy variable. It is recommended to improve services from the aspect of assurance in order to increase patient confidence in getting services so that patients can feel satisfied with the services provided.
The Relationship Between the Length of Hemodialysis with the Level of Depression in Patients in the Hemodialysis Room
Authors: Mulyono Ardy , Sunia A. A I Gusti Made , Ganggur Maria Sariwaty
Published: February 2025

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) stage 5 is a condition of chronic kidney function decline with GFR less than 15 mL/minute/1.73 m2 . CKD stage 5 requires renal replacement therapy either by transplantation or dialysis. Currently, the most common renal replacement therapy is hemodialysis. Hemodialysis is undergone by patients throughout their lives and is carried out in hospitals or hemodialysis centers. CKD patients stage 5 who undergo hemodialysis have many setbacks and limitations in their lives so that they are susceptible to depression. This study aims to determine the relationship between the length of time patients undergo hemodialysis and the level of depression. The design in this study was descriptive analytical with a cross-sectional approach with 31 respondents who underwent hemodialysis therapy at Ruteng Regional Hospital in September - October 2024. Depression data were taken using the Zung Self-rating Depression Scale questionnaire. Bivariate data analysis used the Spearman Rank test with a significant value at p-value <0.05. The Spearman Rank test showed a negative correlation between the length of time patients underwent hemodialysis and the level of depression with a p value = 0.002 (p <0.05) and a correlation coefficient (r = -.539) which showed that the longer the patient underwent hemodialysis, the lower the level of depression.
The Nurses’ Mental Burden in Utilizing Electronic Medical Records in Hospitals
Authors: Husna Eriana Mayasari , Purnami Cahya Tri , Arso Septo Pawelas
Published: February 2025

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) revolutionize patient information management in healthcare but pose challenges for nurses, who play a crucial role in their utilization. Despite perceived benefits, nurses face significant mental burdens navigating these systems, requiring tailored strategies for successful integration. This article explores nurses' challenges with EMRs and proposes solutions to alleviate their burden while ensuring efficient patient care. This study employed a systematic literature review following the PRISMA method. Conducting searches across databases Scopus and PubMed using keywords “electronic medical record” and “nurse”. Total of 22 selected articles show that Nurses' cognitive challenges with EMRs in hospitals stem from design complexities, impacting workflow and decision-making, exacerbated by factors like experience levels and external events like the COVID-19 pandemic, while usability, system quality, and participatory design approaches can mitigate stressors and enhance nurses' engagement and efficiency. Nurses' EMR experiences impact their well-being and patient care. Addressing these challenges requires optimizing design, usability, training, and support. Supporting nurses in EMR use enhances patient care and well-being, necessitating ongoing research and collaboration for improvement.
Strategic Planning of Dental and Oral Hospital Andalas University
Authors: Febrina Raissa , Machmud Rizanda , Febrian Febrian
Published: February 2025

This study aims to formulate a strategic planning for the Dental and Oral Hospital of Andalas University for 2025 - 2029. This study involved 19 informants with a data collection process through in-depth interviews with each selected informant and supported by document reviews and observations. The analysis technique used was qualitative usingEFE Matrix (External Factor Evaluation),IFE (Internal Factor Evaluation) Matrix, IE (Internal External) Matrix, Grand Strategy Matrix, and QSPM to formulate appropriate and implementable strategies in the development of RSGM Universitas Andalas. Based on the results of the assessment of factors from the external and internal environments using the EFE matrix and IFE matrix, it is known that RSGM Universitas Andalas has an internal condition that is classified as moderate (total IFE score = 2.12), and has great opportunities from the external environment (total EFE score = 3.24).Based on the difference in scores between strengths and weaknesses in the IFE matrix, and the difference in scores between opportunities and threats in the EFE matrix, the coordinate points in the grand strategy matrix are (x = 0.76, y = 2.4). The results of the analysis found that the current position of the RSGM Universitas Andalas organization based on the Internal - External (IE) matrix is ​​in cell II or the grow and build position and based on the grand strategy matrix is in quadrant I, so it can be concluded that this organization has the potential to grow and develop in the future. The main strategies recommended are separation of management, product development, market penetration, market development, and horizontal integration.
Retrospective Study of Seborrhoic Dermatitis Patients at the Dermatology and Venereology Outpatient Installation
Authors: Hidayati Nurul , Irawanto Muhammad Eko , Alia Vrenda , Ivani Ivani
Published: February 2025

Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic superficial skin disorder occurs in 1-5% of the world's population with the symptom of erythematous plaque with slightly yellowish scaling and without clear border, it caused by multifactorial etiopathogenesis includes sebaceous gland secretion, Malassezia fungi colonization, and immune response. This study aims to determine the profile of seborrheic dermatitis patients in Dermatology and Venereology Outpatient Installation of Dr. Moewardi Surakarta General Hospital in January 2021 - December 2023 period. This study is a retrospective study using medical record data from seborrheic dermatitis patients who visited the Dermatology and Venereology Outpatient Installation of Dr. Moewardi Surakarta General Hospital from January 2021 to December 2023. The data collected included the number of cases, age group, gender, occupation, lesion location, and therapy options. Seborrheic dermatitis affected 76 people. Men are more likely to have seborrheic dermatitis than women; up to 43 patients (56.6%) and 30 patients (39.5%) are adults, the oldest age group with the condition. Up to 27 patients (35.5%) who suffer from this disease are private employees, 43 patients (56.6%) with comorbidities, and up to 65 patients (85.5%) frequently have lesion in their head. The most common therapy given was topical corticosteroid combined with anti-fungal in 38 patients (50.0%). In this study, the topical corticosteroids that were widely used were mometasone 0.1% cream and desoxymetasone 0.25% cream, topical antifungal that were widely used were ketoconazole 2% shampoo and ketoconazole 2% cream. Male adults are most likely to develop seborrheic dermatitis.
Innovation of Al-Quran Learning Platform with Deepspeech Artificial Intelligence Technology Using Design Sprint Method
Authors: Mahmudin Hajon Mahdy , Pratiwi Emmy
Published: February 2025

The development of the digital world is increasingly rapid, especially in the era of Industry 4.0 which is marked by advances in information technology. One application of this technology is in learning the Qur'an, the holy book of Muslims which contains divine guidance. This study explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, especially Deep Speech, in developing an interactive, adaptive, and easily accessible Qur'an learning platform. This study aims to overcome illiteracy of the Qur'an and improve understanding of the messages of the Qur'an among Indonesian Muslims. Some of the challenges faced in learning the Qur'an in Indonesia include limited accessibility and inadequate learning experiences. This study identifies these problems and offers solutions through the use of AI Deep Speech technology in mobile applications. This technology is expected to increase the effectiveness and interactivity of Qur'an learning and help overcome the barriers of illiteracy of the Qur'an. The results of this study are expected to provide significant benefits for both academics and practitioners in the fields of education and technology. The expected benefits include contributing to the eradication of illiteracy in the Qur'an, the development of AI applications in Qur'an learning, increasing the effectiveness and accessibility of learning, and the development of design sprint methods in the development of technological products. The training model uses Deep Speech supported by TensorFlow, with 30% of the samples used as a validation set to prevent overfitting. The research approach combines qualitative and quantitative methods to gain in-depth insights into user needs and challenges.
THE PHENOMENON OF “FOLK SONG” IN LINGUOSOPHY OF PAVLO ZAНREBELNYI
Authors: HOLIKOVA Nataliia
Published: February 2025

The article analyzes the linguistic and stylistic features of ethnolinguistic signs that are indicative of P. Zahrebelnyi’s fiction. The concept of “folk song” is actualized as a phenomenal phenomenon of Ukrainian culture, the textual representatives of which acquire the features of stylistics in a number of the writer’s works. From the typological, genre, structural and graphic point of view, the author characterizes the general array of folk songs and their fragments quoted by the author; identifies common and distinctive semantic and semantic shades of recurring folklorisms. The attention is focused on the logical-semantic and functional features of ethnosong signs recorded in three novels – “Death in Kyiv”, “Roksolana”, “I, Bohdan”, in the vertical contexts of which the most stylistically expressive and most used are, according to the listed works, such historical folk songs as: vigilante songs (period of Kуivan Rus), lament songs and family and household women’s songs (XV–XVI centuries), Cossack songs of various genres (ХVІІ century). The textual and cultural-historical originality of the key linguistic units of this sample and their place in the intersemiotic space of the novel “I, Bohdan” are investigated and commented on in detail. It is found that the language of the work of fiction is dominated by historical thoughts created in the middle of the seventeenth century, which appear as social and temporal markers of the national liberation war against the Poles led by Bohdan Khmelnytskyi. It is concluded that in P. Zahrebelnyi’s linguosophy, folk songs of the Cossack cycle are semantically significant, since they convey the main ideas and aspirations of the people during the formation of the Ukrainian nation.
New Distributional Record and Morphological Characterization of Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC. from South-Central Rajasthan
Authors: Shahdab Hussain  , Sharma Jayant Sharma
Published: February 2025

The species Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC., belonging to the tribe Senecioneae in the Asteraceae family, is widely known for its ecological significance and medicinal properties. This study documents its first-ever record from the semi-arid Lakhola region in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, highlighting its adaptability to diverse environmental conditions and expanding its known distribution range. The primary objective was to describe its morphological characteristics, evaluate its ecological adaptability, and contribute to its taxonomic understanding. Field surveys were conducted to collect specimens, which were analyzed for detailed morphological traits. Standard taxonomic protocols were followed to compare the species with related taxa. Geographic and ecological data were also recorded to understand its habitat preferences. The study revealed distinct morphological features, including variable leaf forms, tubular pink to purple flowers, and narrow-obloid achenes with a pappus, aiding in species identification and classification. Its presence in the semi-arid region indicates ecological resilience and adaptability to Rajasthan's climatic and soil conditions. These findings are significant in bridging gaps in the distribution and taxonomy of Emilia sonchifolia and highlight its potential for further studies on medicinal applications and propagation methods. The study concludes with recommendations for in-depth research into its ecological interactions and conservation strategies, emphasizing its importance to local biodiversity and sustainable utilization.
Optimization of process parameters for exopolysaccharide production by submerge fermentation using Bacillus licheniformis KP062r
Authors: Tandel Nirali , Farida P. Minocheherhomji
Published: February 2025

The increased demand for natural polymers has spurred interest in microbial exopolysaccharide (EPS) production for various industrial applications, and as EPS production is influenced by medium composition and environmental conditions, the study of these factors has become a crucial focus in recent years. This study focused on screening, production, and optimization of process parameters to achieve a high EPS yield. Industrial effluent samples were collected from Valsad, Vapi, Daman, Silvassa and Surat region. Total 100 Bacteria were isolated from which 58 were screened positive in primary screening and 34 were screened positive in secondary screening. Maximum EPS producing strain was subjected to optimization of various process parameters such as incubation temperature, incubation time, medium pH, carbon source and its concentration, nitrogen source and its concentration. Maximum EPS 3.4 g/L was produced by bacterial strain N-95 and 16s rRNA sequencing of these bacteria show 98.89% similarity with Bacillus licheniformis strain KP062r. Optimum EPS production was achieved at temperature 300C, pH 7, sucrose as a carbon source at 3% concentration, urea as nitrogen source at 0.075% concentration with inoculum concentration 2.5%. Through process optimization, EPS production increased from 3.4 g/L to 7.1 g/L, reflecting a 2.08-fold enhancement compared to previous conditions. This demonstrates that changes in environmental factors have significant effect on EPS production.
Susceptibility of Contracting Diseases during the Traditional Male Circumcision (TMC) Rite of Males in Alice, South Africa (Eastern Cape): Implication to Social Work
Authors: Mpateni Aphiwe , Kang’ethe Simon Murote
Published: February 2025

This paper, using an explorative and descriptive design facilitated by an interview schedule, explored the potential of male adolescents undergoing the rite of traditional male circumcision contracting diseases. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) were used to interview the initiates, traditional surgeons and nurses, parents, traditional leaders, and representatives from the Association of Iingcibi Namakhankatha. The findings revealed that the contraction of diseases during the traditional male circumcision rite of passage often occurs due to the sharing of the circumcising sword called assegai (umdlanga) by the traditional surgeons (iingcibi); the sharing of bandages by traditional nurses (amakhankatha); and teachings that condone maladaptive sexual behaviours. The hospitalisation of initiates also occurs because of diseases and infections contracted during the initiation. This paper recommends that the government and non-governmental health institutions collaborate with cultural custodians to ensure a safer environment for this rite. The study is a platform to extend more research into the domain of traditional male circumcision.

Keywords: Sexually transmitted Diseases, the rite of passage, circumcision sword (assegai), Traditional surgeons (iingcibi), Traditional nurses (amakhankatha)
Fazer o luto da idealização e reparar os ideais no clima humano
Authors: Lühmann Daniel , Weintrobe Sally
Published: February 2025

Weintrobe soutient que la plupart des gens sont dans un retrait psychique collectif face à la gravité de la crise climatique. C’est la bulle climatique. La crise climatique fait référence à la crise dans le climat humain, qui détermine l’état des climats sociaux et physiques. Reconnaître et posséder son « exception intérieure », un coin ordinaire mais tenace de narcissisme, est une des clés pour sortir de la bulle climatique. Qu’il s’agisse du soi ou des groupes, l’exception idéalise le sentiment d’avoir le droit d’ignorer les limites et les frontières et elle sape les idéaux de soin. L’exception entrave le travail sur la culpabilité. Weintrobe explore différents types de culpabilité, les liant à différents types de sentiment « de se sentir le droit de » et de cupidité, les illustrant par des scènes de L’ Enfer de Dante.
Theory, Dialectic, Fantasy
Authors: Hara Kazuyuki
Published: February 2025

Cet article propose d’abord de relire, en s’appuyant sur le double statut de « théorie » chez Freud, qui nous permet d’y distinguer la dimension de « métapsychologie » et celle de « théories sexuelles infantiles », les discussions autour de la « dialectique du désir », que Lacan a développées dans les années 50, et plus particulièrement dans ses séminaires La relation d’objet et Les formations de l’inconscient , comme articulant cette dernière dimension de manière originale pour l’étendre sur l’ensemble de l’Œdipe et la sexuation qui vient le conclure, d’abord sur l’exemple de l’identification « masculine ». Nous allons ensuite soutenir qu’il est aussi possible de concevoir l’identification « féminine », dans le même cadre conceptuel, à partir des « théories sexuelles précoces » telles que rapportées par Mélanie Klein au sujet du complexe d’Œdipe de la fille, pour démontrer enfin que cette « dialectique du désir généralisée », qui nous servira d’outil heuristique dans nos reflexions psychanalytiques sur la diversité sexuelle, comporte trois consequences qui pourraient être qualifiées d’« inclusives » : dissociation des fonctions maternelle et paternelle d’avec la différence des sexes, bisexualité ou même pluralité essentielle de l’identité sexuelle ainsi que du choix d’objet sexuel et possibilité immanente de l’identité transsexuelle.
Resonances of Afro-Brazilian Religions in Psychoanalysis
Authors: Klein Thais
Published: February 2025

L’objectif de cet exposé est de présenter quelques éléments fondamentaux du candomblé, en soulignant la place que cette religion occupe dans la société brésilienne, ainsi qu’en laissant entrevoir quelques questions que ce système religieux peut engendrer pour la psychanalyse. Si Freud a consacré une si grande partie de son œuvre à la discussion de la religion, pourquoi devrions-nous esquiver ce sujet, surtout à un moment où la religion est présente dans le monde de manière si controversée ? En prenant pour référence principale la religion monothéiste et la tradition judéo-chrétienne, la psychanalyse ne corroborerait-elle pas la dimension colonialiste (et raciste) de la pensée moderne ? Dans ce contexte, on mettra en avant les questions autour de la notion d’altérité, présentant d’emblée quelques éléments fondamentaux du candomblé, surtout en ce qui concerne sa place dans la société brésilienne, ainsi que sa relation paradoxale avec le colonialisme – c’est-à-dire les aspects d’assimilation et de transgression de la culture dominante. Ensuite, en dialogue avec la psychanalyse, nous mettrons l’accent sur les problématiques du corps et de la temporalité, qui se déploient en relation avec l’altérité. L’objectif est de laisser les voies ouvertes pour que nous puissions réfléchir à certaines provocations que ce système religieux implique pour l’expérience analytique.
La découverte des plaquettes sanguines
Authors: Lesesve Jean-François
Published: February 2025

Un historique de la découverte des plaquettes est proposé, en insistant sur la période de leur caractérisation lors de la seconde moitié du XIX e siècle. Plusieurs physiologistes les suspectent, notamment Gustav Zimmermann en 1847. Alfred Donné a l’intuition de séparer ces éléments des autres cellules du sang, mais ses observations ne sont pas illustrées et mal étayées. Max Schultze est le premier à avoir individualisé les plaquettes et pressenti leur rôle dans la coagulation, mais Giulio Bizzozero est le principal contributeur pour la localisation de l’hématopoïèse dans la moelle osseuse et l’individualisation des plaquettes comme composant cellulaire à part entière du sang. Il invente des méthodes expérimentales permettant l’investigation princeps des fonctions plaquettaires. C’est à lui que l’on doit le nom de plaquettes. Il ne faut pas oublier William Osler qui les différencie dans le sang à la même époque et qui entrevoit aussi leurs fonctions au cours de l’hémostase primaire.
L’antimodèle : les racines de la critique de la social-démocratie en Suède après 1945
Authors: Aucante Yohann
Published: February 2025

Souvent présentée comme idyllique et source d’inspiration pour de nombreux autres pays, la social-démocratie a aussi été la cible de nombreuses critiques. Dès les années 1930, la voie suédoise est un modèle pour les États-Unis d’Amérique et cette influence s’étendra à de nombreux pays dans les décennies suivantes. Les critiques se font cependant plus vives après 1945, et particulièrement dans les années 1960-1970, alors que la crise fiscale, la critique d’un État parfois présenté comme tentaculaire et celle d’une démocratie pervertie par la domination sociale-démocrate se développent. Cette critique s’accompagne dans les décennies 1970 et 1980 de l’émergence d’une alternative idéologique libérale de plus en plus structurée et vigoureuse, soutenue par le patronat. S’y ajoute une remise en cause encore plus radicale dans les années 1990 avec la mise en lumière d’une histoire de politiques de stérilisation forcée ou de surveillance des opposants politiques (communistes).
The Contribution of Interactive Management Control to Strengthening the Structural and Behavioral Factors of Hidden Cost Management During a Crisis
Authors: Rhouiri Mouhcine , Marghich Abdellatif
Published: February 2025

This study explores how instrumental case studies can be used in management science to understand complex interactions in a Lean enterprise in Morocco. The research adopts a realistic and critical perspective for in-depth analysis, focusing on the complex dynamics within the organization. The results highlight how crucial instrumental case studies are for assessing how interactive management control influences structural and behavioral factors in managing hidden costs in times of crisis. However, the generalizability of the study is limited since it focuses on a single Lean company. Future research should involve several organizations. The originality of this research lies in its critical realist approach and in-depth analysis of organizational dynamics.
Potential Barriers for Generation Y Employees to Become Corporate Leaders in Sri Lanka
Authors: Lakmal Dimuthu , Weerasinghe T. D.
Published: February 2025

This qualitative phenomenological study examines potential barriers for Generation Y employees to become corporate leaders in Sri Lankan context. Twelve participants holding management roles or seeking leadership from both Generation Y and other generation’s advancement in industrial, agricultural, and service sector were interviewed to assess their perspectives regarding the barriers for Generation Y future leaders. Seven major themes on Research question 2 (What are the reasons, if any, to create leadership gap and barriers for Gen Y to become corporate leaders in Sri Lanka?) were emerged: i. Lack of opportunities; ii. Rigid organizational cultures; iii. Lack of understanding of the generational differences; iv. Vertical organizational structure; v. Lack of soft skills in Generation Y; vi. Lack of ideal leadership personalities in recent pass; vii. Youth massacres happen in 87/89 period and civil war. Other common themes that emerged from the study in the Research question 3 (How to overcome barriers for Gen Y to become corporate leaders and changes to be done at corporate level?) include: i. creating more opportunities for leadership; ii. Developing soft skills through continuous professional development; iii. Changing the government legislations; iv. Making horizontal organizational structures; v. Mentoring and motivation; vi. Entrepreneurial orientation. Results of this study may prove useful to future Generation Y individuals aspiring to hold leadership roles involving management of a multiple-generation workforce. Organizations may find the outcomes of the study beneficial in their continuing efforts to cultivate and develop Generation Y leaders and create more opportunities for Generation Y. This paper suggests that corporate sector of Sri Lanka should more focus on facilitating to the Generation Y leaders to be success in future. Further these highlights the value of understanding about the generational characteristics and suggest to focus on the topics related to the generational leadership in corporate sector Sri Lanka in future researchers.
Mediating Role of Knowledge Inertia on the Relationship Between Knowledge Sharing Capabilities and Organizational Strategic Learning Capabilities
Authors: Lashanda Mohanapalan , Prasheenaa Jeyaranjan , Nanthagopan Yogaraja
Published: February 2025

Both as power and as a resource knowledge is strategically important for individuals and enterprises. The third industrial revolution is based on knowledge which changes the way an individual, an enterprise or even a nation can create wealth and prosperity. All together we can say that knowledge is so important to each organization. So, knowledge is considered as an effective resource for organizations and individuals to survive. However, individuals usually make use of their experience and prior knowledge when they encounter problems and solve similar problems. These managerial predictive behaviours may endanger an organization which is in a competitive environment and this common routine problemsolving strategy is called “Knowledge Inertia”. The aim of this research is to see the effect of knowledge inertia on the relationship between knowledge sharing capabilities and organizational strategic learning capabilities. This research was designed as quantitative study. The sample size is 150 teachers in ZEO Valikamam in Jaffna District. Sample is collected through convenience sampling method. The collected data analysis using the SPSS version 20.0 software. According to the results obtained through the data analysis, the knowledge inertia has negative relationship between knowledge sharing capabilities and organizational strategic learning capabilities. As well as the knowledge sharing capabilities and organizational strategic learning capabilities have positive relationship. On other hand it can be found that Knowledge inertia plays a role as a mediator between knowledge sharing capabilities and organizational strategic learning capabilities.