bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
LA ECONOMÍA VERDE EN EL DESARROLLO EMPRESARIAL DEL SIGLO XXI
Authors: Domínguez Joel Alejandro , Vega Duarte Jhon Freddy , Rodríguez Fonseca Fernando , Espitia Sandra Marcela
Published: February 2025

El presente artículo se enmarca en las ciencias de la gestión ambiental y de la economía. El objetivo es establecer algunos aspectos relevantes relacionados con la economía verde en el desarrollo empresarial del presente siglo y de la economía ambiental; haciendo algunas reflexiones de principios económicos y de valoración económica. La metodología a emplear es hacer una revisión de la literatura en fuentes secundarias de información como bases de datos, libros, tesis y eventos académicos, junto con metodología basada en los indicadores para la evaluación. Se concluye que la economía verde es un pilar de la economía ambiental y busca un bienestar social y económico.
Studies and Research on the Hardening of Some Industrial Benchmarks Through Laser Cladding
Authors: BOICIUC Simona
Published: February 2025

Industrial benchmarks are often subject to the wear and corrosion of the working environment. Laser cladding is a surface modification process that can improve their lifespan by ensuring hard, homogeneous, non-porous layers. The paper presents a series of experiments aimed at testing and calibrating the injection system used, making laser cladding with Ni-Cr-B-Fe-Al alloy on a series of industrial benchmarks and characterizing them in terms of hardness, thickness and microstructure.
Experimental Research on Determining the Transmittance of Lenses for Vision Correction and the Factors that Influence It
Authors: TUDOR Beatrice Daniela , BĂBUȘANU Iustina
Published: February 2025

The field of making optical lenses is very vast and with great applicability in several engineering fields. The research carried out in this work implied the determination of the transmittance of optical lenses of different diopters, thicknesses, with and without protection and the influence of material from which they were made. By analysing different aspects of lenses, we can better understand their impact on patients' vision and visual comfort, thus contributing to improving the quality of ophthalmic services.
Strategic Turnaround Management: Defining the Success Factors of a Turnaround
Authors: Boudia Zoheir , C. Slevogt Markus
Published: February 2025

The primary objective of this study is to address the limitations in existing turnaround
management literature by providing managers with a reliable framework and step-by-step guidance for
successful turnarounds. This research examines ten real-life turnaround experiences through primary
evidence gathered from semi-structured interviews with experienced turnaround and insolvency
practitioners. Using a qualitative and phenomenological approach, this study uncovers the lived
experiences of these managers, exploring the nuances and intricacies of their turnaround journeys. This
research aims to identify key success factors and extract practical insights from the narratives of the
interviewed managers. The resulting framework consists of five essential steps: (i) analysis and diagnosis,
(ii) defining tailored strategies, (iii) execution and action, (iv) leadership and change management, and
(v) agile decision-making. This comprehensive framework empowers leaders to initiate the turnaround
process with a deep understanding of the contextual realities. By identifying obstacles through rich
qualitative data, managers can implement appropriate actions to halt the decline and pave the way for a
successful recovery. The phenomenological approach adds depth to the study, ensuring that the proposed
framework is not only theoretically sound but also grounded in the real-world experiences of turnaround
practitioners.
The Impact of Managerial Shareholding and Financial Constraints on Investment Decisions
Authors: Tariq Muneezay , Zubair Mumtaz Muhammad
Published: February 2025

Agency conflicts arising from asymmetric information between insiders and outsiders affect
company investment decisions in imperfect capital markets. This study examines the influence of
managerial shareholding and financial constraints on investment choices. Utilizing panel data from 60
nonfinancial firms listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange from 2011 to 2020, we employ the system GMM
technique. Our findings indicate that both managerial shareholding and financial constraints
significantly impact corporate investment decisions. Increased managerial ownership aligns incentives
favorably, helping to mitigate agency problems and enhance the quality of investment projects. The
reliance on internally generated funds for investments points to a high investment-to-cash-flow
sensitivity, which reflects financial constraints. This study further investigates the factors influencing
investment decisions in the manufacturing and energy/power sectors. Our results show that firms in the
energy/power sectors are not financially constrained in their investments, while manufacturing firms
exhibit a strong dependence on cash flows, indicating higher investment cash flow sensitivities
The Effect of Celebrity Endorser Selection on Consumer Purchase Intention
Authors: Mateen Khan Marium , Mateen Khan Ayesha
Published: February 2025

While companies often use celebrity endorsement to increase their sales, they fail to realize that
the selection of the endorser greatly influences consumer purchase intention. Consequently, they may end
up using an endorser based solely on their popularity, with a poor match between the product/brand and
the endorser. This study explores the factors of celebrity endorsement that significantly influence purchase
intention. A sample of 560 survey respondents was used to collect data. Closed-ended questionnaires were
distributed in person and online. SmartPLS was used for data analysis. The results indicate that
product/brand and celebrity match plays a significant role in influencing all other variables of celebrity
endorsement, namely the credibility of the endorser and meaning transfer, which then influences the
consumer's intention to purchase the product. Therefore, marketers in Pakistan should focus on the three
pillars of celebrity endorsement: the product/brand and celebrity match, credibility, and meaning transfer.
Specifically, giving primary importance to the product/brand and celebrity match while designing an
advertisement is crucial.
Modern Versus Traditional Irrigation Systems: Implications for Technical Efficiency and Input-Output Relationship in Northern Tanzania’s Horticulture Sector
Authors: Absanto Gerald , Mkunda Josephine , Nyangarika Anthony
Published: February 2025

This study evaluates the technical efficiency (TE) of modern and traditional irrigation methods and their subsequent impact on farm productivity, profitability, and sustainability. The research uses a sample of 540 smallholder farmers from water stress region of northern Tanzania. The study reveals significant differences between adopters of modern irrigation techniques (MITs) and non-adopters using furrow irrigation: tomato yield was 732.94 kg vs. 387.35 kg, onion yield was 2952.57 kg vs. 395.53 kg, and pepper yield was 552.34 kg vs. 505.02 kg; input usage also varied, with adopters using 1.58 vs. 1.38 acres (tomatoes), 1.30 vs. 1.50 acres (onions), and 1.56 vs. 1.18 acres (peppers), as well as differences in seed, fertilizer, and agrochemical quantities. Using Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA), this study estimated the technical efficiency scores for farmers, the findings reveal that land cultivated (β1=0.537, p=0.000) and fertilizer use (β3=0.353, p=0.000) were significant drivers of productivity, indicating that increasing these inputs substantially boosts agricultural output. In contrast, herbicide use negatively impacts productivity (β6=−0.268, p=0.005), suggesting a need for more efficient or reduced usage of herbicides. The inefficiency effects model highlights that farming experience (δ2=10.53, p=0.012) positively influences technical efficiency, underscoring the value of practical expertise in optimizing resource use. The technical efficiency of the farmers varies widely, with a mean of 88.43%, a minimum of 45.28%, and a maximum of nearly 100%, suggesting room for improvement in less efficient operations. The analysis of technical efficiency across irrigation methods shows a significant advantage for modern irrigation techniques over furrow irrigation. For onions, sprinkler irrigation achieved a mean technical efficiency of 0.928 (p=0.000) compared to 0.589 under furrow irrigation. Similarly, for tomatoes, drip irrigation resulted in a mean efficiency of 0.850, substantially higher than 0.430 for furrow irrigation (p=0.000). For peppers, drip irrigation also outperformed furrow irrigation with mean efficiencies of 0.813 and 0.338, respectively (p=0.000). The study also revealed that while traditional irrigation methods had lower efficiency scores, proper management of resources such as fertilizers and pest control was crucial in mitigating inefficiency. The results highlight the importance of efficient farm management practices, including the use of appropriate technologies and optimized resource allocation, in achieving higher technical efficiency. The study recommends targeted subsidies, capacity-building programs, improved infrastructure, and public-private partnerships to promote the adoption of modern irrigation technologies among smallholder farmers.
Correlation of Degree of Asthenopia in Corrected and Uncorrected Refractive Errors of 2020 Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Students
Authors: Ilahi Luthfiyana , Wihardjo Erning , Goenawan Kristian
Published: February 2025

Abstrak: Astenopia atau biasa disebut mata lelah adalah terjadinya ketegangan otot siliaris pada mata yang disebabkan oleh aktivitas visual secara intensif. Gejala astenopia yang dirasakan adalah ketidaknyaman subjektif pada visual yang menyebabkan penurunan konsentrasi, kinerja akademik, dan kemampuan kerja. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui korelasi derajat astenopia pada kelainan refraksi terkoreksi dan tidak terkoreksi pada mahasiswa FKIK UKRIDA. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik total sampling dengan metode cross sectional dengan responden sebanyak 159. Pengambilan data dilakukan di bulan Desember. Hasil : Dalam penelitian ini sebanyak responden yang memiliki kelainan refraksi terkoreksi terdiri atas 21.3% orang tidak mengalami astenopia, 39.7% orang mengalami astenopia ringan, 10.6% orang mengalami astenopia sedang, dan 0.7% orang mengalami astenopia berat. Responden yang memiliki kelainan refraksi tidak terkoreksi terdiri atas 7.1%orang tidak mengalami astenopia, 9,2% orang mengalami astenopia ringan, 9.9% orang, dan 1.4% orang tidak memiliki astenopia berat. Berdasarkan hasil uji spearman didapatkan nilai P-value : 0.032 yang bermakna terdapat korelasi antara derajat astenopia pada kelainan refraksi yang terkoreksi. Kesimpulan : Gejala astenopia dapat menyebabkan penurunan kualitas visual dan  kemampuan kerja. Hasil penelitian ini ditemukan mahasiswa FKIK lebih banyak mengalami kelainan refraksi terkoreksi. Gejala astenopia banyak astenopia banyak ditemukan pada kelainan refraksi yang terkoreksi.
Hubungan Antara Kelainan Refraksi Dengan Perilaku Membaca Pada Siswa Anggota Jemaat Gereja Kristen Nafiri Sion Fajar Kemuliaan Tahun 2023
Authors: Indrajanti Mirza , Wijaya Esther , Nila Seri , Sinaga Natasya Advelin , Gosali Vincentio Owen , Kencana Billy Gadi
Published: February 2025

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Impact of myopia on convergence insufficiency progression & impact of convergence insufficiency on vision & everyday functionality
Authors: RANITA RAY  , Dr. Regidor III Poblete Dioso
Published: February 2025

Myopia and convergence insufficiency (CI) are two common but different visual diseases that may have a major effect on a person's vision and ability to function in their everyday life. The development of myopia has been associated with a higher chance of developing convergence insufficiency. This is because excessive close work and extended accommodative stress may lead to a decrease in binocular coordination. People who have myopia often have less accommodative flexibility, which may make the symptoms of CI worse. These symptoms include double vision, eye strain, and trouble focusing on things that are close by. On the other hand, if you have convergence insufficiency, it might make your overall visual efficiency worse. This can make it harder to read, concentrate, and do everyday chores that demand you to focus on something up close for a long time. Headaches, blurred vision, and weariness are some of the symptoms that may lead to decreased performance in school and work, which can ultimately have a negative impact on a person's quality of life. The relationship between myopia and CI highlights the need of thorough vision examinations and tailored therapies, such as vision therapy and corrective lenses, to reduce their combined effect on functional vision and everyday activities. It is essential to understand this link in order to create appropriate treatment options that will increase visual comfort and efficiency for persons who are afflicted.
AUTOMATION OF DESIGN OF ACOUSTIC ANEMOMETER AND SPIROMETER OPERATING IN PULSE MEASUREMENT MODE
Authors:   National University of Science and Technology «MISIS», Buyanov Sergey I. , Kalashnikov Evgeny A. ,   National University of Science and Technology «MISIS»
Published: February 2025

The article addresses the issue of operational design of a pulse-acoustic method for measuring gas-air flow in acoustic anemometers and spirometers with different geometric dimensions in different environments. The mathematical model of the pulse method of measurement and evaluation of operating points of the method on different types of devices are investigated
NEW AROMATIC (CO)POLYIMIDES WITH SULFONIC ACID GROUPS
Authors:   Branch of Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute named after В.Р. Konstantinov of National Research Centre «Kurchatov Institute» - Institute of Macromolecular Compounds (NRC «Kurchatov Institute» - PNPI – IMC), Zakharova Natalya V. , Didenko Andrei L. ,   Branch of Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute named after В.Р. Konstantinov of National Research Centre «Kurchatov Institute» - Institute of Macromolecular Compounds (NRC «Kurchatov Institute» - PNPI – IMC), Lebedeva Galina K. ,   Branch of Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute named after В.Р. Konstantinov of National Research Centre «Kurchatov Institute» - Institute of Macromolecular Compounds (NRC «Kurchatov Institute» - PNPI – IMC), Vlasova Elena N. ,   Branch of Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute named after В.Р. Konstantinov of National Research Centre «Kurchatov Institute» - Institute of Macromolecular Compounds (NRC «Kurchatov Institute» - PNPI – IMC), Gubanova Galina N. ,   Branch of Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute named after В.Р. Konstantinov of National Research Centre «Kurchatov Institute» - Institute of Macromolecular Compounds (NRC «Kurchatov Institute» - PNPI – IMC), Popova Elena N. ,   Branch of Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute named after В.Р. Konstantinov of National Research Centre «Kurchatov Institute» - Institute of Macromolecular Compounds (NRC «Kurchatov Institute» - PNPI – IMC), Afanaseva Nadezhda V. ,   Branch of Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute named after В.Р. Konstantinov of National Research Centre «Kurchatov Institute» - Institute of Macromolecular Compounds (NRC «Kurchatov Institute» - PNPI – IMC), Kononova Svetlana V. ,   Branch of Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute named after В.Р. Konstantinov of National Research Centre «Kurchatov Institute» - Institute of Macromolecular Compounds (NRC «Kurchatov Institute» - PNPI – IMC)
Published: February 2025

Triethylammonium salts of sulfated (co)polyimides differing in the amount and concentration of ionogenic groups were synthesized and studied. It was established that the packing density and chain mobility of these polymers, which usually provide diffusion transport of non-polar liquids, change significantly when the oxygen bridge is replaced by >SO2 in the dianhydride component or as a result of introducing carboxyl-containing bulk fragments into macromolecules. Thermal decomposition of sulfonic acid groups with maximum rates of this process for the studied homo- and co-SPIs varies in the range from 365 to 367 ⁰C. Relaxation processes in the systems under consideration are most likely associated with oscillations of kinetic units in the main chain of the homopolymer or copolymers. The mobility decreases when the oxygen bridge is replaced by >SO2, which is reflected in the mutual arrangement of the dependences of the relaxation time on the reciprocal temperature
GEOINFORMATION SYSTEM FOR OPTIMAL PLANNING OF DISTRIBUTED MULTI-ASSORTMENT POLYMERIC MATERIALS PRODUCTION
Authors:   Saint-Petersburg State Institute of Technology, Plekhanov Aleksander A. , Chistyakova Tamara B. ,   Saint-Petersburg State Institute of Technology
Published: February 2025

The article substantiates the relevance of developing a geographic information system for optimal planning of distributed multi-product polymeric materials production. Because of the complexity of the planning itself, a large number of calculations and problems with the logistics of deliveries of materials to consumers, the development is considered relevant. The problem of optimal planning of distributed production is stated, the calculation of the time and cost of production is given taking into account the time and cost of deliveries, respectively. An infological model of the geographic information system database is compiled, taking into account the geographic information of production and consumers. Examples of user interfaces for input / output and aggregation of geographic information related to the construction of an optimal plan are given. The choice of a geocoder system for the study is substantiated. The architecture of the geographic information system with all types of users and an external geocoder system is described. The geographic information system was tested on data from polymeric materials production in Russia and Germany.
Diagnostics of the influence of financial risks on the results of the food industry enterprises
Authors:   Odesa National University of Technology, Zgadova Natalia , Kravchenko Yuliia , Tkachuk Oleksandr ,   Odesa National University of Technology
Published: February 2025

The article examines the essence of the “financial risk” concept and its main characteristics. An in-depth classification of financial risks is carried out, as well as a detailed analysis of the peculiarities of their management. It is emphasized that effective management of financial risks of food industry enterprises is based on the use of scientifically sound approaches, a combination of proven methods, and their adaptation to the conditions of the enterprise. A mechanism for neutralizing the financial risks of food industry enterprises is proposed, which provides for the allocation of the most optimal methods for their practical application. It is emphasized that financial risks are interrelated, and the emergence of one risk can provoke the emergence of others, creating a chain reaction of threats to the enterprise. It is noted that financial risks pose the greatest danger to the stable functioning of an enterprise, which requires an integrated approach to their identification and minimization. In the current economic environment, the most effective methods of managing the financial risks of food industry enterprises are their minimization, insurance, and diversification. The authors emphasize the need for timely identification of risks, their qualitative assessment, and implementation of mechanisms that allow a food industry enterprise to adapt to changing market conditions. It is advisable to use combined approaches that include analytical methods, automated risk monitoring systems, and building strategies with a view to long-term financial prospects to ensure the financial sustainability of enterprises. It is determined that in the context of market instability, food industry enterprises should pay special attention to financial risk management as one of the key components of their activities. This will reduce the likelihood of critical situations and increase competitiveness. In addition, the importance of state support in the form of a stable tax policy, investment incentives, and a favorable environment for introducing innovations in risk management is emphasized.

Keywords: financial risks, classification of financial risks, methods of neutralizing financial risks, financial risk management, characteristics of financial risks of food industry enterprises, financial security, crisis, insurance and diversification.
The Determinants and level of Voluntary Disclosure in Corporate Annual Reports: An Empirical Analysis of Ghanaian listed firms.
Authors: - Enoch k. Akuffu-Djobi (PhD) , - Randolph Nsor-Ambala (PhD)
Published: February 2025

Today's global economy is dependent on large corporations. When governance mechanisms fail and owners and management are unaware of the company's financial and non-financial status, the repercussions are felt not only locally but globally as well. Using a longitudinal non-parametric method, this study investigates the factors influencing the level of transparency of Ghanaian publicly traded companies from 2016 to 2020. Data was collected from audited annual reports accessible on corporate websites and checked against SEC data. Twenty-two (22) listed companies met the inclusion criteria for the sample. The Arellano-Bond and Hansen-difference tests necessitated the employment of the two-step forward orthogonal deviation mandated by GMM regression. The results demonstrated that lagged dependent variable, board size, audit type, business age, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) have a positive effect on voluntary disclosures in Ghana. The institutional ownership connection is negative. When demanding voluntary disclosure, regulatory authorities must create policies that include these crucial aspects. The study is a useful guide to practitioners, policymakers, stakeholders, and academics with policy development, investment, and the promotion of intuitive studies.
Enhancing Marketing Strategy to Increase Enrollment in Sacred Heart College of Calamba, Inc.
Authors: - Geronimo N. Enguito
Published: February 2025

This study about Enhancing Marketing Strategy to Increase Enrollment in Sacred Heart College of Calamba, Inc., examines the factors that affect student enrollment and assesses the efficacy of existing marketing strategies. Using descriptive research design, study points on demographic profiles (age, gender), communication platforms (social media, websites, referrals), and marketing channels to show important motivators for enrollment. The data was collected from 15 students using survey questionnaires, and then statistically analyzed using various methods, particularly Pearson correlation. Findings, therefore, revealed that the most powerful motivators were scholarships, academic reputation, and institutional location, with a 4.32 average weighted mean. Marketing channels, including open days and fairs, were moderately effective (mean = 4.00), while communication platforms such as social media and websites had limited influence. There is a significant relationship between the enrollment motivators and marketing message propositions, showing a perfect positive correlation (r = 1.00); however, there were no significant differences when the students were grouped according to age or communication platforms. Gender-wise analysis proved that female students were significantly more attracted by the SHCCI's marketing strategies than male students. This study recommends that the marketing strategies of SHCCI should be gender-specific, clear, and focused on messages, while also improving communication platforms. Also, it recommends implementing more scholarships, organizing open houses and fairs, fostering stronger word-of-mouth, and using newer digital tools to enhance outreach and retention with students, thereby addressing the issue of declining enrolment.
AI Powered Recommendation A study on college selection system for supporting students Aspirants
Authors: - Minal A Pardey , - Pritam S Vijaykar , - Rohit P Sonare , - Devdatta S Kale , - Yash S Mane
Published: February 2025

In the modern educational environment, choosing the right college is a vital but often overwhelming decision for students. With the
increasing number of institutions and diverse admission criteria, students frequently face challenges in making well-informed choices. This
paper explores the review on AI-powered College Recommendation System designed to assist student aspirants by providing personalized
suggestions based on their academic performance, preferences, and additional factors. Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
(AIML), the system integrates historical admission data, college rankings, and cut-off scores to guide students toward suitable institutions.
The study demonstrates the potential of AI to simplify the college selection process, offering a reliable tool for students to confidently
navigate their options.
Correlation Between Feeding Dysfunction and Communication in Early Childhood with Autistic Traits
Authors: - Anurupa Senapati , - Amitabh Kishor Dwivedi
Published: February 2025

Autistic traits begin to emerge in the first year of life and can be detected between 6 and 18 months of age. Children with ASD often exhibit feeding and communication difficulties in early childhood, which may be indicative of underlying developmental challenges. While occurrence of feeding dysfunction and communication difficulties is well established, the relationship between these two variables in early childhood is poorly understood. Children in the age range of 11 to 24 months, were taken for the study. PediEAT (Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool) and CSBS-DP (Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales Developmental Profile), questionnaires were administered. Feeding intervention (aroma therapy with oro-motor stimulation) were given to all 30 participants for five days a week for six weeks for 30 minutes. After six week of therapy post data was collected by administering PediEAT and CSBS DP in all the children. After the statistical analysis the overall findings indicated that the presence of feeding dysfunction is having moderate positive correlation (r .31, p ≤ 0.04) with communication in early childhood with risk for autistic traits.
Design of Delay Unit for Synchronizing EEG Signal with FPGA-based Hardware Accelerator
Authors: Sajja Amrita , Rooban S.
Published: February 2025

The technology used for processing EEG signals from the brain for a specific application is called the brain-computer interface (BCI). This method has numerous applications as a non-intrusive signal capture technique. Hardware accelerators are used to implement an accurate and stable system for capturing these lowfrequency signals, as EEG signal acquisition is highly sensitive, particularly in seizure detection. A critical challenge in this integration is precisely synchronizing EEG signals with the hardware accelerator to ensure real-time processing and accurate detection of epileptic seizures. Detecting a seizure from an EEG signal requires collecting much data from the brain's electrical activity. The general performance of the CPU is not enough to handle this massive data. So, the proposed system used FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays) family Zynq 7000 series as a hardware accelerator. FPGAs offer the designer the benefits of custom hardware design, eliminating costly development expenses and time-consuming production processes. This article aims to propose a VLSI design using built-in IP cores provided by Xilinx and evaluate an EEG delay system that can synchronize the built memory of FPGA with the real-time data acquired from brain signals. The Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed approach enables the creation of a controllable delay platform with a minimum delay step of less than 1ns and a maximum delay time exceeding 200us, compared to skew, resulting in the efficacy of the delay unit in providing seamless synchronization, enhancing the overall performance of the EEG-based seizure detection system. The post-synthesis estimated power is 134mW, a setup time of 0.420nS, and a hold time of 5.713nS.
Laboratory testing stabilization of soils with organic constituents using acrylate, siloxane, and cement mortars
Authors: Misyuk A. I. , Shaposhnikov A. V. , Antonenko D. V. , Shulyatyev O. A. , Orekhov V. V. , Pyatikrestovsky K. P.
Published: February 2025

Introduction. Cement strengthening of the foundations has been studied fairly well. The advancements in technology and industry leads to the production of polymer materials (acrylate) and siloxane materials, the properties of which make them suitable for use in construction as waterproofing agents. Due to their gelation capability and ability to bind particles, these materials obtain high potential for applications aimed at enhancing soil properties, including those with organic constituents. However, the use of both cement mortars and chemical agents (acrylate, siloxane) for the stabilization of soils with organic constituents currently remains unregulated in existing normative documentation.

Aim. To investigate the potential for stabilization of soils with organic constituents using solutions based on cement, acrylates, and siloxanes.

Materials and methods. Laboratory studies utilized mixtures of peat and sands of varying granularity as the soil containing organic constituents. Cement mortars of types I, ITDV, IOTDV according to Russian State Standard R 59704-2021 (distinguished by their degree of fineness), as well as acrylate and siloxane were employed as the binding agents.

Results. The study determined specific strength values for cement strengthening in relation to the number of organic constituents. Stabilization using acrylate solutions revealed no binding effect on organic soils. In the case of sands devoid of organic content, acrylates were capable of binding soil particles; however, they failed to confer strength to the samples. Furthermore, the siloxane used in this study was found to be unsuitable as a binding agent for soils.

Conclusions. Future studies shall define the application and limitations of cement mortars for stabilizing soils containing organic constituents, as well as assess the impact of acrylic solutions on soil and their applicability for anti-permeability measures and soil liquefaction mitigation in seismically active regions. All conclusions drawn from laboratory investigations shall be validated through field studies and numerical modeling.
Effect of career interest on students’ career choice in technical secondary schools in the south west region of Cameroon
Authors:   Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Buea, Cameroon, Ndum Kai Walburga , Yuh Euphracia ,   Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Buea, Cameroon, Martina Njungwa Zinkeng ,   Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Buea, Cameroon
Published: February 2025

This study investigated the ‘effects of career interest on students’ career choice in Technical Secondary Schools in the South West Region of Cameroon’. This study was predicated on the understanding that technical secondary school students face numerous challenges when making a career choice earlier in the academic ladder necessitating specific intervention to enhance a stable career choice. The objective was to examine how much career interest affects students’ career choices in Technical Secondary. Methodologically, the study employed a mixed-method approach with a quasi experimental design, encompassing both quantitative and qualitative elements. The research sample comprised 20 students and 45 guidance counselors selected from the South West Region of Cameroon, with selection criteria based on document analysis for students and the Division with the most populated guidance counselors. Data collection was facilitated through questionnaires, and the analysis incorporated both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The Likelihood ratio test was used in testing the hypotheses from data collected from the guidance counselors. Independent Sample T-test was also used to compare how students in both the control and experimental groups at the pretest and post-test levels differ in their mean scores. The qualitative data derived from open-ended questions were analyzed using the thematic analysis approach with the aid of themes. The research revealed a remarkably strong correlation between students' career interests and their ultimate career choices. This relationship was substantiated by an overwhelming 90.8% consensus among guidance counselors and further validated by a robust contingency value of 0.825, demonstrating statistical significance with a p-value of 0.000, well below the 0.05 threshold. Based on these compelling results, the researchers proposed several actionable recommendations for guidance counselors. These include the development and implementation of individualized career interest assessments, the creation of comprehensive exposure programs featuring hands-on experiences, mentorship opportunities, and industry visits, and the establishment of ongoing motivation and monitoring systems to support students throughout their career decision-making journey. These recommendations reflect a holistic approach to career guidance that acknowledges the crucial role of sustained engagement and practical experience in shaping effective career choices.
Mazide Kalan Tarsus
Authors: Emen Seyhan Çağlar
Published: February 2025

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Bare plurals in article-less languages as weak definites
Authors: Mayr Clemens , Berulava Tamari
Published: February 2025

Bare plural arguments (BPs) in article-less languages (ALs) occurring in episodic contexts have received unambiguously existential analyses and ones ambiguous between definite and narrow-scope existential interpretations. Based on novel data from six ALs we propose a third option, building on suggestions by Dayal (2013); Modarresi & Krifka (2021) and Mirrazi (2021): we argue that at least in these languages BPs receive definite interpretations via a weak definite operator. BPs are shown to be fully parallel to English definite plurals in their ability to occur in so-called non-maximal contexts. This perspective aligns with Heim (1982)’s and Schwarz (2009)’s distinction between the two dimensions of definiteness – familiarity and maximality. We argue that the latter is a defining feature of BPs.
La autoestima y su influencia en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes de cuarto año de educación básica
Authors: Muñoz Alcívar Mirian Leonor , Costa Cordero Alba Giovanna , Olmedo Cagua Necita Celeste , Bravo Anzules Digna Raquel , Solís Vera Angélica Camila
Published: February 2025

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo determinar la incidencia de la autoestima en el rendimiento académica de los estudiantes de cuarto grado de la Unidad Educativa “Hualcopo Duchaicela”, ubicada en el cantón Santo Domingo. El estudio se llevó a cabo mediante la aplicación de una ficha de observación a 30 niños, identificando indicadores que evidencian una baja autoestima y sus efectos en el desempeño académico. Además, se realizaron entrevistas a dos docentes, cuyos resultados proporcionaron información clave para verificar las variables de estudio. La investigación es de carácter de campo y se sustentó en los métodos inductivo, deductivo, analítico y sintético. Se consideraron como actores principales a los estudiantes, y docentes, permitiendo un análisis integral del contexto escolar. Los hallazgos de este estudio beneficiarán a los integrantes de la comunidad educativa, pero esencialmente a los educandos. A contribuir el fortalecimiento de la autoestima de los estudiantes y sensibilizar a los docentes sobre su rol fundamental en la construcción de una autoimagen positiva. Este proyecto busca no solo mejorar el rendimiento académico, sino también promover el bienestar emocional de los niños y niñas, fomentando un sentido de valía personal y motivación hacia el aprendizaje.
Giardia duodenalis y su problemática en salud en niños colombianos
Authors: Clavijo Góngora Andrés Felipe , Bayona Rojas Martín Alonso
Published: February 2025

La infección por entero parásitos se ha convertido en una gran problemática en el territorio colombiano, siendo Giardia duodenalis una de las principales causas de las infecciones gastrointestinales en población infantil, volviéndolo uno de los focos principales de interés para el ministerio de salud en Colombia. La giardiasis es considerada una parasitosis zoonótica reemergente. El mecanismo de infección se asocia con el fecalismo y la principal transmisión es hídrica debido a contaminación con heces de humanos y animales. Esta infección provoca manifestaciones gastrointestinales. La presentación clínica provoca un alto riesgo no solo en la calidad de vida de la población pediátrica. La presente revisión proporciona una visión general de la epidemiología a nivel de Colombia y la relevancia clínica de la infección por este patógeno.
Potencial del Municipio de Tuxpan como Destino Turístico y Puerto Exportador
Authors: Martinez Lee Maribel , Sarmiento Reyes Celso Ramon , Mazario Triana Israel Crecencio
Published: February 2025

El Golfo de México, específicamente el puerto de altura de Tuxpan, ha tomado gran importancia, ya que es uno de los principales destinos turísticos de sol y playa, asimismo funciona como una vía fluvial clave para la exportación de bienes y servicios, en particular automóviles provenientes de las plantas de fabricación ubicadas en el centro del país y con destinos internacionales. Para sustentar lo dicho se presenta un análisis de las fortalezas de Tuxpan, Ver, Mex., tales como su ubicación geográfica y las características ambientales de la playa. Se utilizó el razonamiento de análisis-síntesis, se realizaron visitas y observaciones con base en lineamientos jurídicos ambientales y se verificaron las distancias existentes entre los principales estados del Bajío que son exportadores de la industria automotriz y el puerto de Tuxpan. Esto sugiere que existen carreteras en condiciones adecuadas que facilitan el arribo de turismo y la conectividad, lo que coadyuva en el incremento del comercio automotriz. Se determina que debido al incremento del turismo y la exportación en el puerto presenta potencial para apoyar en el desarrollo regional. Sin embargo, se detectó que deben establecerse ciertas estrategias para que el turismo disfrute de condiciones adecuadas.
Programas lúdico-pedagógicos para fortalecer las habilidades sociales en estudiantes de tercer año de educación general básica con trastorno del espectro autista: un estudio de caso múltiple
Authors: León de la Rosa Esther Johanna , Vera Vélez Patricia Elizabeth , González Romero Lourdes Maribel
Published: February 2025

El presente estudio analiza el impacto de los programas lúdico-pedagógicos en el fortalecimiento de las habilidades sociales de estudiantes con Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA) en Tercer Año de Educación General Básica, utilizando un enfoque de caso múltiple. La investigación se llevó a cabo en la Escuela de Educación Básica Particular "John Dewey" y aplicó una metodología de enfoque mixto, integrando técnicas cualitativas y cuantitativas. Los participantes de la investigación incluyeron dos estudiantes con diagnóstico de TEA, designados como Caso A y Caso B. El estudio partió de un diagnóstico inicial utilizando el Cuestionario de Habilidades de Interacción Social (CHIS), entrevistas con docentes y familias, y guías de observación. Los resultados iniciales reflejaron dificultades en la interacción espontánea, la solución de conflictos y la relación con adultos, pero también fortalezas en áreas como las habilidades sociales básicas y la respuesta emocional. Con base en estos hallazgos, se diseñó un programa lúdico-pedagógico adaptado a las características específicas de cada caso, implementado en sesiones regulares durante cuatro semanas. Los resultados post intervención mostraron un leve mejoramiento en las habilidades sociales de ambos casos, en el Caso A un incremento del 11.54% del nivel de desarrollo de habilidades sociales y en el Caso B un 12.35% de mejoría según el CHIS, destacándose avances en habilidades conversacionales, regulación emocional y participación en actividades grupales. Sin embargo, persistieron áreas críticas como la resolución autónoma de conflictos y la relación espontánea con adultos. La comparación entre los casos reveló que el Caso B presentó mejoras más uniformes, mientras que el Caso A evidenció progresos específicos pero limitados. El estudio concluye que los programas lúdico-pedagógicos son una herramienta eficaz para promover habilidades sociales en estudiantes con TEA, aunque se requiere un trabajo continuo y estrategias más específicas para consolidar los logros. Estos hallazgos contribuyen al diseño de intervenciones inclusivas que integren el juego como medio para fortalecer el aprendizaje social.
Cultural Policy and Publishing in Ghana: Exploring the Symbiosis Between Policy and Practice
Authors: Glover Reuben Agbelengor , Ry-Kottoh Lucy Afeafa , Agbo Adolph Hilary , Essuman Michael Ato
Published: February 2025

This evaluative study provides an in-depth analysis of Ghana’s publishing industry within the context of cultural policy. It explores the symbiosis between national cultural policy, ancillary policies, and its operational dynamics, focusing on how policy directives are implemented in the publishing sector, with emphasis on the mandate of the National Commission on Culture (NCC) as a regulator and facilitator in promoting the growth of local authorship and literary arts through culture. Data was obtained from policy documents and interviews, which were analysed using ontological and epistemological theories of post-positivists, critical realism and constructivist paradigms for public policy analysis. The findings indicate that while the publishing industry’s practices, challenges, and innovations have the potential to influence national development, policymakers and administrators are apathetic towards these dynamics, indicating a disconnect between cultural policy objectives and the realities faced by industry stakeholders. Furthermore, it identified gaps in policy implementation and recommended strategies to enhance the industry’s contribution to national development by establishing links between policy formulation and sector performance. These insights are valuable to policymakers and publishers looking to strengthen the synergy between culture and publishing in Ghana. Ultimately, this study enriches our understanding of publishing as a culturally significant pursuit within a commercial context, highlighting its broader impact and influence.

Keywords: Publishing, Cultural Policy, Consciencism, Governmentality, Symbiosis
The Relationship between Smoking and Household Expenditure: A Quantile Regressions Analysis
Authors: Nkomo Nomusa Yolanda , Adanlawo Eyitayo Francis
Published: February 2025

Household Heads who smoke tend to use their income to buy cigarettes instead of needs such as food and education. Using methods of Moments Quantile Regression, this research analysed the impact of smoking on South African households’ education expenditure. The National Income Dynamic Survey Dataset (NIDs) from 2008 to 2017 was utilised. The results revealed that tobacco smoking among the poorest households in South Africa typically results in decreased budgets for education. Smoking, in particular, has been shown to reduce spending on basics like education. In line with previous research, the study found that tobacco spending consistently outpaces other basic needs (education) across all income quartiles. The poorest tobacco-using households in South Africa typically spend less on education. Given that education is positively associated with quantiles of tobacco expenditure, policies focused on deterring well-educated people from smoking may be helpful. Persons who smoke heavily should be given special attention, while those who smoke less should not be disregarded. The study contributes to the scholarship by broadening the understanding of the harmful consequences of tobacco use on household resource allocation, particularly in a developing country context. It offers substantial empirical evidence demonstrating that smoking diminishes educational expenditure among the most impoverished households, a demographic frequently overlooked in current studies.

Keywords: Tobacco Consumption, Income Quantiles, Household Expenditure, Methods of Moments Quantile Regression (MMQR), Education
A Study of Cosmological Models Based on the Long Gamma-Ray Burst Duration Histogram
Authors: Kalantari Zeinab , Rahvar Sohrab
Published: February 2025

The duration of more than one thousand gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) was measured by using the Swift satellite. Besides the redshift distribution of GRBs, the burst duration is another significant property of GRBs that can be analyzed. In this paper, we first find the detection rate of Swift/Burst Alert Telescope for a cosmological model with the ωCDM model. Then, by performing a Monte Carlo simulation, we find the "long" GRB duration histogram to compare the cosmological model with the ωCDM model and the ΛCDM model. The χ
2 minimization method is employed to determine the optimal value of α in the dark energy equation of state, P = cω(z)ρ, with ω(z) = −1 + α z. We show that for the ωCDM model, all values of α within α = [0, 0.16] range are considered acceptable within two standard deviations.
Les formes paradoxales du réel : une « bonne nouvelle ( εὐαγγέλιον ) » ?
Authors: Cholvy Brigitte
Published: February 2025

En présentant la forme du paradoxe comme structure fondamentale du fait chrétien, que ce soit dans la possibilité même d’un Dieu qui s’incarne et qui est défini en Lui-même par l’altérité, ou dans le rapport aux Écritures saintes faites de mains d’homme ou dans la compréhension de l’humain à la fois néant et image, l’auteur défend l’idée qu’il faut « demeurer » (voir Jn 15,10) dans le paradoxe, à la manière de la foi chrétienne, pour prendre la mesure du réel et notamment de notre réel présent fait de crises graves. L’auteur suggère alors que, pour « demeurer », la méthode consiste à penser autrement en ne cherchant plus la cohérence logique, mais à voir autrement, notamment voir, à travers le paradoxe indépassable, la gloire ( doxa ) qui révèle le mystère aussi bien de Dieu que du réel. Discipline  : théologie
Étude comparée de l’article partitif dans deux textes médiévaux rédigés en langue gallo-romane
Authors: Fréchet Claudine
Published: February 2025

À partir de deux types de documents qui ont en commun d’être du même siècle, il est possible de faire une étude comparée de l’article partitif. Ces documents sont des textes de comptes des châtelains et des cellériers du XIV e  siècle, des seigneurs de Thoire et Villars dont le domaine correspondrait aujourd’hui au nord-est du département de l’Ain, et un extrait de la Waldensian Bible, New Testament in Waldensian , daté du début du XVI e  siècle mais qui semble être une copie du manuscrit de Carpentras qui lui-même date des XIV e -XV e  siècles (ms. 257 du Trinity College de Dublin). Ces documents, encore inédits, sont écrits dans deux des langues contemporaines de l’ancien français que l’on peut appeler ancien francoprovençal et ancien occitan. En ancien français, un certain nombre de verbes pouvaient avoir leur objet direct introduit par un partitif et, sur le plan morphologique, cet article est reconnu comme le résultat de la fusion de la préposition de et de l’article défini. Dans les occurrences dont nous disposons, tous les verbes, en ancien francoprovençal, comme en ancien occitan, sont suivis directement du substantif alors qu’aujourd’hui, en français, le complément d’objet direct est introduit par de . Discipline  : sciences du langage