bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pseudoaneurisma de arteria hepática secundario a lesión traumática durante colecistectomía laparoscópica: Reporte de caso
Authors: Rosales-Jiménez Pamela , Sánchez-Sepúlveda Miguel Antonio
Published: February 2025

Introducción. Dentro de las complicaciones reportadas de una colecistectomía, existe una relación de hasta el 40 % de lesiones vasculares asociadas a lesiones de la vía biliar, las cuales principalmente involucran a la arteria hepática derecha por su cercanía anatómica con la vía biliar y el área de disección quirúrgica. Entre estas lesiones vasculares están los aneurismas postraumáticos, los cuales pueden tener desde un curso asintomático hasta desarrollar hemobilia o hemoperitoneo.
Caso clínico. Se presenta el caso de un paciente de 28 años de edad, sin comorbilidades conocidas, quien fue sometido a colecistectomía laparoscópica. Posterior al evento quirúrgico, reingresó al servicio de urgencias en cuatro ocasiones con cuadro de dolor abdominal asociado a fiebre. Se sospechó una complicación de tipo infecciosa derivada de la cirugía.
Resultados. Se practicaron estudios tomográficos, con los que no fue posible documentar la lesión aneurismática. Posterior a varios estudios se hizo el diagnóstico de pseudoaneurisma de la arteria hepática, con lo que se llevó a cabo embolización percutánea. El paciente desarrolló zonas de hipodensidad hepática, que posteriormente se sobreinfectaron, ocasionando abscesos hepáticos múltiples.
Conclusión. Se trata de un hallazgo poco documentado en la literatura. La presentación clínica de los aneurismas postraumáticos suele ser ambigua y en la mayoría de las ocasiones se confunde con complicaciones de tipo infeccioso, por lo que el diagnóstico y el manejo dirigido se retrasan.
Is Pseudoscience Mimicry?
Authors: Hämmerli August , Beisbart Claus , Grüning David Joachim , Reuter Kevin
Published: February 2025

Pseudosciences often bear a striking resemblance to the sciences. This paper in- vestigates how the appearance of social media posts influences people’s perception of their digital content as scientific. We present the results of two empirical studies. The first, preparatory study identifies typical characteristics of “scientificness” in social media posts to inform feature manipulations for the main study. The main study then examines what happens if the features are systematically manipulated. The findings support the hypothesis that pseudoscientific digital content benefits from using features of scientificness. We propose to frame our results using the bi- ological analogy of mimicry and discuss implications for understanding the appeal and persistence of pseudoscience.
Avoiding pain to others motivates effortful prosocial behavior reducing prosocial apathy
Authors: Massaccesi Claudia , Zhang Lei , Silani Giorgia , Lamm Claus
Published: February 2025

Protecting others from harm is critical for societal well-being but is often effortful. How individuals weigh the costs of exerting effort against the benefits of avoiding harm to others is currently unknown. To fill this knowledge gap, we investigated how individuals (N = 50) decide to exert physical effort to reduce the number of painful shocks delivered to themselves and to another person. Results showed that individuals are similarly motivated to incur effort costs to reduce their pain and the pain of another person. Specifically, we found no credible evidence that participants’ willingness to put in effort and the actual force they exerted to reduce pain differed when helping the other person versus helping themselves. Further, using computational modeling we showed little credible evidence of a difference in discounting of pain reduction by effort between self- and other-related choices. These results contrast with prior research indicating that individuals are less motivated to exert effort to gain (or avoid losing) monetary rewards for others than for themselves and demonstrate that protecting others from harm shifts individuals’ effortful behavior from prosocially apathetic to prosocially motivated. Our findings shed light on the motivational processes underlying interpersonal harm avoidance and effortful prosocial behavior and highlight the importance of the type of benefit at stake for motivating prosociality.
Developing a Digital Intervention to Combat Fatphobia and Anti-fat Bias
Authors: Laboe Agatha
Published: February 2025

Introduction: The Body Advocacy Movement (BAM) is an in-person, peer-led, cognitive-dissonance-based eating disorder (ED) prevention program that reduces fatphobia and anti-fat bias. Developing a digital adaptation of BAM has the potential to increase its accessibility and fill a critical gap in existing digital ED interventions, which to date have not specifically targeted anti-fat bias or fatphobia. This study applies a human-centered design approach to inform the development of a digital version of BAM.Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 31 participants, including 17 college students with elevated ED psychopathology and 14 past BAM participants. College students with elevated ED psychopathology shared experiences with fatphobia and anti-fat bias, how they use mental health technology, and thoughts on digitizing BAM. Past BAM participants shared experiences with BAM, how they use mental health technology, and thoughts on digitizing BAM. Interviews were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis with a critical realist lens.Results: College students with elevated ED psychopathology described pervasive and harmful experiences of anti-fat bias and fatphobia, coupled with difficulties accessing action-oriented mental health support, underscoring a gap in care that a digital adaptation of BAM could address. Both groups expressed strong interest in a hybrid digital format that combines synchronous and asynchronous components for a balance of social connection and flexibility. Discussion: Findings suggest that a digital adaptation of BAM could address unmet needs in ED prevention by providing accessible, action-oriented content focused on anti-fat bias and fatphobia. Incorporating synchronous social connection within a flexible, interactive framework may promote engagement and impact. A critical next step will involve designing and pilot testing this digital adaptation of BAM to evaluate its feasibility and effectiveness.
World Addiction Medicine Reports: Formation of the International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) Global Expert Network (ISAM- GEN) and Its Global Surveys
Authors: Ekhtiari Hamed , Khojasteh Zonoozi Arash , Rafei Parnian , Abolghasemi Fateme Sadat , Pemstein Daniel , Gawad Tarek A , Achab Sophia , Ghaferi Hamad Al , al’Absi Mustafa , Bisch Michaël , Conti Aldo Alberto , Ambekar Atul , Arunogiri Shalini , Bhad Roshan , Brady Kathleen , Bunt Gregory , Busse Anja , Butner Jenna , Danesh Ahmad , El-Khoury Joseph , Omari Fatima El , Jokūbonis Darius , De Jong Cornelis , Dom Geert , Ebrahimi Mohsen , Jouzdani Ali Fathi , Ferri Marica , Galea-Singer Susanna , Parker Dario Gigena , Higuchi Susumu , Kathiresan Preethy , Khelifa Emira , Kouimtsidis Christos , Krupitsky Evgeny , Maremmani Icro , McGovern Garrett , Ardabili Hossein Mohades , Poznyak Vladimir , Rahimi-Movaghar Afarin , Rataemane Solomon Tshimong , Sangchooli Arshiya , Sibeko  , Vella Anna Maria , Vista Salvador Benjamin D , Zare-Bidoky Mehran , Zhao Min , Javed Afzal , Potenza Marc N. , Baldacchino Alex
Published: February 2025

Addiction medicine is a dynamic field that encompasses clinical practice and research in the context of societal, economic, and cultural factors at the local, national, regional, and global levels. This field has evolved profoundly during the past decades in terms of scopes and activities with the contribution of addiction medicine scientists and professionals globally. The dynamic nature of drug addiction at the global level has resulted in a crucial need for developing an international collaborative network of addiction societies, treatment programs and experts to monitor emerging concerns at national, regional, and global levels. In this protocol, methodological details of running longitudinal surveys at national, regional, and global levels through the Global Expert Network of the International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM-GEN) are presented. The surveys will be developed by global experts in addiction medicine on treatment services, service coverage, comorbidities, treatment standards and barriers, emerging drug addictions and/or dynamic changes in treatment needs across the world. Survey participants in categories of (1) addiction societies/associations, (2) addiction treatment programs, (3) addiction experts/clinicians and (4) related stakeholders will respond to these longitudinal global surveys. The results will be analyzed and cross-examined with available data and peer-reviewed for publication.
Encountering diversity: Educator’s ways in mediating toddler’s inclusion in the Finnish early childhood classroom
Authors: Wang Lijuan , Jokikokko Katri
Published: February 2025

This study explores educator-child interactions and their relationship with educators’ approaches to diversity and inclusion during the mealtimes in Finnish early childhood education and care. Based on video-recordings of mealtimes, a mixed-method approach was adopted to analyze 539 moments of educator-child interactions. The results suggest diverse educator-child interaction patterns mediating children’s inclusion. In educator-child interactions, children’s diverse agency for participation is considered by educators. Educators’ approaches to diversity suggest their open attitudes towards inclusion which are not limited to ethnicity but relate to children’s individual needs. During moments of tension within educator-child interactions, children’s agency contributes to transform educators’ attitudes towards inclusion. However, there seems to be a tendency to understand equality as uniformity which contradicts the core principle of equity of social justice in multicultural inclusive education.
ANALISA DAN PERANCANGAN E–COMMERCE PRODUK KESEHATAN BERBASIS WEB DENGAN METODE AGILE DEVELOMPMENT DAN PAYMENT GATEWAY INTEGRATION
Authors: Chang Vinzen , Yakub Yakub
Published: February 2025

Teknologi informasi sudah mulai berkembang, terutama dalam bidang komunikasi dan telekomunikasi tidak hanya digunakan untuk berkomunikasi saja, melainkan untuk melakukan aktifitas sehari-hari. Kesehatan menjadi hal yang paling penting karena bantuan teknologi untuk mencari nama-nama obat maupun mencari penyakit, membeli obat-obatan bertransaksi secara virtual tanpa ada kontak fisik. Metodologi yang digunakan berupa Agile Development dan Payment Gateway Integration. Fokus permasalahan adalah bagaimana melakukan aktivitas jual beli barang tanpa ada kontak fisik.  Membangun website yang dapat tercipta komunikasi secara luas dengan para pelanggan sehingga terdata untuk pihak manajemen. Website yang dibangun menggunakan bahasa pemprograman PHP, dengan database berupa MySQL.
Analisis dan Perancangan Sistem Informasi Penjualan Underware Berbasis Web (E-Commerce) Pada PT. Target Makmur Sentosa
Authors: Herman  , Arijanto Rudy
Published: February 2025

Dengan kemajuan pesat dari teknologi dan internet di semua negara, dunia ini telah mengalami kemajuan yang luar biasa. Penemuan komputer sebagai perangkat untuk memproses data dan internet sebagai alat utama dalam kompetisi telah mengubah dunia menjadi lebih maju. Selain itu, seiring berjalannya waktu, peran teknologi informasi memiliki dampak yang positif dalam meningkatkan kualitas hidup manusia. Sistem Informasi penjualan saat ini pada PT. Target Makmur Sentosa hanya menawarkan kepada pelanggan melalui sales dan membuka toko-toko di pusat belanja seperti pasar tanpa memiliki website E-commerce sendiri. Dalam mengembangkan penjualan serta peningkatan pelanggan maka dibuatkanlah sistem penjualan berbasis website secara online guna memberikan kemudahan bagi konsumen mendapatkan produk yang mereka inginkan dengan mudah dan efesien dengan menggunakan platform E-Commerce. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode pengumpulan data yaitu dengan melakukan observasi,wawancara, dan studi pustaka. Sedangkan untuk pengembangan sistem mengunakan metodologi atau pendekatan Agile Metode. Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan maka menghasilkan sebuah sistem informasi penjualan berbasis website dengan menggunakan PHP dan Mysql. Dan dari pengujian sistem dengan blackbox testing yang dilakukan oleh 2 orang penguji, sistem yang dibuat mampu membantu proses penjualan underware menjadi lebih efesien.
Knowledge Management Pada Lembaga Pendidikan Tinggi
Authors: Yakub Yakub
Published: February 2025

Lembaga pendidikan tinggi wajib mengikuti perkembangan teknologi informasi jika tidak mau ketinggalan dengan pesaingnya. Pengelolaan knowledge menjadi salah satu metode peningkatan produktifitas bagi lembaga pendidikan. industri. Lembaga pendidikan menyadari bahwa knowledge adalah sumber daya strategis yang dapat menopang keunggulan daya saing. Lembaga pendidikan tinggi berusaha untuk mengelola knowledge lebih sistematis dan berjalan lebih efektif. Pendekatan knowledge management menjamin alokasi sumber daya menjadi lebih efektif.
Improving Café Customer Convenience Through the Development of a Web-Based Management System
Authors: Verdian Armando , Riki Riki
Published: February 2025

Today's technological developments have brought significant impacts to various industry sectors, including the café business. Café business owners face challenges in providing fast and efficient services to increase customer satisfaction. Many cafes still use manual ordering systems that can cause errors and slow down the service process. To overcome this problem, a web-based cafe management system was developed that aims to provide faster and more convenient service for customers and make it easier for managers to record and report daily transactions. The development method used in this research is prototype. The results show that this system is able to make the ordering and service process more efficient and optimal, even in crowded cafe conditions. In addition, this system helps cafe managers in recording and storing transaction data securely. This will eliminate the risk of data loss or damage that usually occurs in manual recording using books or paper.
Climate change adaptation strategy: Cardamom, Community and Community Based Forest users of Nepal
Authors: Acharya Ganesh Raj , Tiwari Krishna Raj , Acharya Sanjaya
Published: February 2025

The paper intends to capture how communities are developing climate change adaptation strategies according to their own context. Climate change is a global issue. Communities are providing local solutions to tackle this challenge. This study was conducted in in Rolpa, Dang, Dolakha, and Ilam districts of Nepal. The household survey was conducted in three districts (Dolakha, Rolpa and Dang). The Focus Group Discussion, Key Informant Interview, and SWOT anal-ysis was held in all four districts. The national level secondary information was reviewed. Based climate adaptation theory, a conceptual framework was developed where adaptation process contributes the livelihoods in achieving resilience in the community. Based on this model, findings are discussed. The cardamom is considered as one of the high value crops in Nepal. Switching to cardamom crops from conventional crops in community and its introduction in community-based forestry is one of the strategies to tackle adverse effects of climate change. Such strategies contribute to the livelihoods of the community and enhance resilience. Cardamom is produced in community land, private land and in community-based forests. The production of cardamom is in increasing trend in all three districts, Rolpa, Ilam and Dolakha. The cardamom farming is giving farmers almost three to five times benefit in comparison to traditional crops such as maize, and rice etc. The traditional trade route of cardamom involves stakeholders including local level farmer as producer, district level aggregation and subsequently to central level. Cardamom is also exported to India from ground transportation, Kathmandu, and international market. Some associated challenges evolved in each stage. The international trade of cardamom depends on the level of expo-sure, capacity and quality.
Pelatihan Evakuasi Bencana Longsor dan Pertolongan Pertama di Desa Ulapato B
Authors: Umar Arifin , Yunus Pipin
Published: February 2025

Longsor merupakan bencana alam yang sering terjadi di daerah pegunungan, khususnya saat musim hujan. Tanah longsor dapat didefinisikan sebagai pergerakan massa batuan atau tanah yang disebabkan oleh pengaruh gaya gravitasi atau terganggunya keseimbangan gaya pada suatu lereng. Tujuan untuk mengetahui pengetahuan evakuasi dan keterampilan pertolongan pertama karang taruna di desa ulapoato B. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain quasi-experimental dengan pendekatan one group pre-test and post-test design. pengetahuan masyarakat setelah diberikan pelatihan evakuasi dan pertolongan pertama bencana tanah longsor didapatkan yang berpengetahuan berpengetahuan cukup 9 orang (29%), berpengetahuan baik 22 orang (71%). Pentingnya kesadaran masyarakat tentang pentingnya kesiapsiagaan dan evakuasi bencana masih perlu ditingkatkan.
Implementasi Sapta Pesona dalam Pelatihan Pengelolaan Desa Wisata di Kabupaten Gorontalo
Authors: Talib Desrika
Published: February 2025

Pengembangan desa wisata merupakan strategi penting dalam mendukung ekonomi lokal. Artikel ini menganalisis pelaksanaan pelatihan pengelolaan desa wisata berbasis Sapta Pesona di Kabupaten Gorontalo. Metode yang digunakan mencakup ceramah, diskusi kelompok, dan praktik lapangan. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman peserta terhadap konsep Sapta Pesona serta keterampilan pengelolaan desa wisata secara profesional, termasuk pengelolaan potensi lokal dan penguatan jejaring promosi. Pelatihan ini memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap pengelolaan desa wisata yang berkelanjutan. Keberlanjutan program ini memerlukan dukungan kolaboratif dari berbagai pihak.
Impact of adherence with in-patient prospective audit and feedback recommendations on patient and economic outcomes
Authors: London Sydney , McDonald Gerry , Roberts Kobe , Foo Cheryl , Bridger Natalie , Joyce Joanna , Daley Peter
Published: February 2025

Introduction:

Prospective audit and feedback (PAF) are an antimicrobial stewardship intervention that reduces use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials among inpatients. The objective is to assess the impact of adherence to PAF recommendations on the duration of broad-spectrum antimicrobials and patient outcomes.

Methods:

This retrospective cohort study included adult in-patients at two tertiary care hospitals in St. John's, Canada. PAF included all prescriptions for piperacillin/tazobactam, meropenem, ertapenem, and imipenem, reviewed by an infectious disease specialist on day 3 of therapy, with recommendations provided in the electronic medical record. The primary outcome was duration of treatment following PAF. Secondary outcomes were time to all-cause mortality, time to readmission, length of stay, and time to Clostridiodes difficile infection. Adherence categories were compared.

Results:

Of the recommendations, 394/786 (50.1%) were completely followed, 18.3% were partially followed, and 31.6% were not followed. There were no significant differences in adherence category based on patient age ( p = 0.48) or sex ( p = 0.93). Adherence category was associated with a graded reduction in mean duration of target antimicrobial treatment following PAF ( p < 0.001), and length of stay after PAF ( p < 0.05). Adherence category was not associated with mortality (log-rank = 0.58), readmission rate (log-rank p = 0.33), C. difficile DNA (log-rank p = 0.24) or C. difficile toxin (log-rank p = 0.084).

Conclusions:

Adherence to PAF reduces antimicrobial use and length of stay without creating harms, such as readmission. This shows that PAF can be beneficial, and future research should be tailored to increasing adherence to PAF recommendations.
Stress Corrosion Cracking: A Brief Historical Snapshot of an Age-Old Problem
Authors: Wanhill Russell , Oudbashi Omid
Published: February 2025

Although stress corrosion cracking (SCC) accounts for just a fraction of all engineering failures, its prevention is a major problem, particularly in the aerospace industry. Recent archaeometallurgical studies show that stress corrosion cracking occurred in ancient metallic artifacts. This article describes investigations that revealed definite evidence for SCC in ancient silver and bronze alloys and a probable case of SCC in low-carat (13K) gold. Diagnostic methods included visual inspection, metallography, and fractography.
Business Management Theories in Classical Italian Accounting: The Historical Contribution of Fabio Besta
Authors: Baldissera Annalisa
Published: February 2025

The study aims to reconstruct the historical contribution to the knowledge of business management that Fabio Besta, one of the leading Italian accounting scholars, offered to the country between the 19th and 20th centuries. This contribution derived both from his scientific elaboration and his teaching activity, thanks to which his principles were transmitted to the young students of the schools in which he taught. From a methodological point of view, the research made use of a literature review focused on the au­thor’s main works, to capture his major reflections on the subject of business management. The results of the study show how Fabio Besta’s theory re­volves around the principle of economic control, understood as continuous monitoring and careful measurement of the economic and financial perfor­mance of the enterprise. Moreover, the research shows that the author’s the­oretical approach has been strongly influenced by new needs coming from companies.
Digitalization of Insurance Sector: Issues and Challenges in Western Balkan States
Authors: Tola Armanda
Published: February 2025

The digital transformation has increased its relevance for insurance companies in recent years, as one of the main drivers of insurance market de­velopment. As with any revolution, it comes with opportunities and challeng­es, especially for the information technology departments to increase the ef­fectiveness of business processes. This paper aims to provide a comprehen­sive overview of digital technologies and their capacity implemented in the in­surance industry in some of the Western Balkan states Albania, Kosovo*, and North Macedonia. The data was collected from a survey initiated by Deloitte in Poland called “Insurtech 2022 Survey” which was distributed to some se­lected Central European states, to identify industry trends and examine the needs of insurers and capabilities of Insurtech companies. This study uses re­sults from primary data gathered from this survey which was delivered to all non-life insurance companies in Albania, Kosovo*, and North Macedonia and was answered by more than 70% of them. The aim was to examine the in­dustry trends and determine both the needs of insurers and the capabilities of the insurance industry. The paper discusses Insurtech tools implemented in these business processes, evaluates the effectiveness of their use, and identi­fies the associated risks. The conclusion revealed that North Macedonia has spent and plans to spend more than the other is the most significant study with Insurtech companies, in positive line with the volumes of gross annual premiums. The paper also discusses Insurtech tools implemented in non-life insurance companies, assesses the effectiveness of their use, and identifies the associated risks. The results illustrate three major tasks the industry is facing: the risk of unauthorized access or cybersecurity is the most significant risk ac­cording to the respondents, followed by the challenges of improving the cus­tomer experience, and business processes, offering new products, and prepar­ing for competition with other industries. Moreover, key areas of adaptation according to this study are identified such as the effect of information asym­metry and risk assessment, and the implications of new technologies. The re­sults emphasize the importance of a holistic digital strategy to be implement­ed in the future in all these states.
Opportunities and Obstacles for the Introduction of a Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Strategy in Europe as an Extension of the Product Portfolio of European OEMs
Authors: Bekar Abdurrahman , Fekete Milan
Published: February 2025

Climate policy goals have now taken on a strongly dominant role in European mobility development. In the current preferred approach, Eu­ropean OEMs are focusing on the BEV strategy, which is considered an es­tablished technology. However, the shift towards a purely battery-oriented direction in Europe is advanced, yet there are still long ways to go before speaking of complete market penetration. Meanwhile, Asian and Ameri­can providers have embedded themselves in the European market, threat­ening to snatch significant shares from European OEMs in the overall mar­ket. Therefore, a separate approach has emerged to determine possibilities for expanding the product portfolio to FCEVs in Europe, as this market is still in its early stages internationally. An empirical approach was used to identi­fy the factors European OEMs see as implementation or barriers to an FCEV strategy. The results indicate that, generally, such a strategy extension ap­pears feasible in many factors, yet there are hardly any implementations for real feasibility. Costs and model portfolios are particularly emphasized here. However, there are also cautious attitudes due to a lack of refueling infra­structure and perceived insufficient demand on the customer side
Digitalization Through Innovation Strategies in the Western Balkans
Authors: Dionizi Brikene , Kërçini Donika , Ljarja Nertila
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the integral role of innovation and digitaliza­tion in driving economic growth and enhancing the competitive landscape for businesses in the Western Balkans (WBs). By analyzing comprehensive data from the Balkan Barometer, this study identifies the current state of digi­tal adoption, the barriers to further digitalization, and the effectiveness of re­gional digital policies. The paper categorizes the types of innovation, each contributing uniquely to organizational strategies and processes. Addition­ally, it discusses the transformative impact of digital technologies, highlight­ing their role in process and product innovation. Special attention is given to the challenges faced by businesses in the WBs. The findings suggest that while digital technologies offer significant opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage, substantial obstacles hinder their full utilization.
Relationship Between Goal Ambiguity and Performance Information Use. A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Mehilli Terida
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the integral role of innovation and digitaliza­tion in driving economic growth and enhancing the competitive landscape for businesses in the Western Balkans (WBs). By analyzing comprehensive data from the Balkan Barometer, this study identifies the current state of digi­tal adoption, the barriers to further digitalization, and the effectiveness of re­gional digital policies. The paper categorizes the types of innovation, each contributing uniquely to organizational strategies and processes. Addition­ally, it discusses the transformative impact of digital technologies, highlight­ing their role in process and product innovation. Special attention is given to the challenges faced by businesses in the WBs. The findings suggest that while digital technologies offer significant opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage, substantial obstacles hinder their full utilization.
Effectiveness of modern insecticides against the pea weevil (Bruchus pisorum L.)
Authors:   Verkhniachka Research and Breeding Station of the Institute of Bioenergy Crops and Sugar Beet NAAS, Vorozhko S. P.
Published: February 2025

Topicality. The uncultivated large areas of arable land, deterioration of agricultural practices, ignoring crop rotation, and breach of regulations on the plant protection contribute to the active accumulation or irruption of pests, and as a result, significant yield losses. Pea weevil is the most harmful phytophage, which significantly damages pea seeds, reducing their weight, quality, marketability, etc. An important aspect of integrated crop protection is the application of pesticides, which ensure reducing the number of pests to an economically viable level. Therefore, the study of the effectiveness of modern insecticides against the pea weevil on pea crops remains relevant. Purpose of the work was to determine the effectiveness of insecticides against the pea weevil. Materials and Methods. The research was carried out at the Verkhniachka Research and Breeding Station of the Institute of Bioenergy Crops and Sugar Beet of NAAS. The material for the study was peas of the Tsarevych variety. The following methods were used: field, laboratory and field, math-ematical and statistical. Results. The population dynamics of the pea weevil was studied. The peculiarities of phytophage biology depending on the hydrothermal conditions of the growing season have been revealed. It was found that toxication of pea plants is ineffective against pea weevil due to insufficient duration of protective effect. The feasibility and effectiveness of the modern insecticides for spraying pea plants were confirmed. Conclusions. Pre-sowing treatment of pea seeds with Maxim XL 035 FS is ineffective against pea weevil due to insufficient duration of the protective effect. A single spraying the pea plants with Engeo 247 SС and Fosorhan Duo with consumption rates of 0.20 and 1.2 l/ha, respectively, in the stage of mass flowering allowed reducing the seed damage by an average of 10.3 % and preserving the yield within 0.39–0.48 t/ha compared to the control. Double spraying of the crop with insecticides in the stages of mass flowering and pod formation ensured the death of imago and larvae at the level of 95.6–97.5 %.
Key words: peas, pea weevil, insecticides, effectiveness, yield
A study on the impact of agricultural mechanization and practices of traditional knowledge in agriculture in jhenaidah district, Bangladesh
Authors: Razu Md. Ashif Hasan , Md. Faruk Shah  , Muhammad Bayezid Husain
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the impact of agricultural mechanization and traditional agricultural knowledge on the agrarian community in a village situated in Jhenaidah District, utilizing Eric Wolf’s peasant ecotypes theory and the Cultural Lag Theory developed by William F. Ogburn. The research adopts a qualitative methodology, combining primary data from fieldwork and enthnographic interviews along with secondary data from literature reviews. The theoretical framework in shaped by paleotechnic ecotypes, characterized by traditional labor-intensive practices, and neotechnic ecotypes, marked by modern, technology-driven systems. The findings indicate that farmers are struggling to fully adopt and effectively utilize modern agricultural technologies, remaining partially tethered to traditional farming practices. This dichotomy has created a state of cultural conflict, hindering agricultural development. Moreover, findings reveal a significant shift from traditional to modern agricultural practices over the years, driven by governmental policies and market forces. While mechanization has increased productivity and efficiency, it has also escalated production costs and introduced market dependencies. Furthermore, mechanization has altered labor dynamics, reducing the reliance on human labor, particularly marginalizing women’s traditional roles. Despite these changes, farmers continue to integrate traditional knowledge into modern practices, demonstrating resilience and adaptability. This study investigates a subtle understanding of the cultural transformations in rural agriculture, providing insights for future rural development strategies.
Building bridges, healing families: Embracing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in a joint family business dispute
Authors: Sahoo Deepali Rani , Bansal Khushi
Published: February 2025

The primary objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in the case of joint family business disputes in India. Furthermore, this paper also places valuable emphasis on the impact of child welfare during the occurrence of such a dispute within the family. This research uses a qualitative research design through a structured in-depth literature review on family disputes and their settlement through arbitration, mediation, conciliation or negotiation. The literature review aims to analyze the literature penned down by several academicians and research scholars comprehensively. This research aims to determine the efficacy of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in the case of a joint family business dispute. It also recognizes the gray areas pertaining to the resolution of disputes alternatively. Moreover, this paper aims to provide viable and efficient solutions that can lead to resolution of lapses in the system. The present study is among the few studies that aim to address the issue of the resolution of a joint family business dispute, not through the process of litigation but by settling the disputes alternatively through various means and their depiction through a flowchart. Moreover, it aims to address the issue of the problems associated with the mechanisms of resolving disputes alternatively and thereby providing efficacious solutions for the same.
Bibliometric analysis of research stunting 2010-2023
Authors: Azzahra Nabila , Yuniarti Elsa , Syah Nurhasan , Umar Iswandi
Published: February 2025

Stunting is one of the major nutritional problems of global concern. Research related to stunting has increased significantly since 2010-2023, dominated by the medical field, which emphasizes stunting as a major health problem. Most publications are in the form of scientific journal articles, reflecting comprehensive discussions among academics. Strong international collaboration, especially involving Indonesia, the United States, and India, shows that stunting is recognized as a global issue that requires cross-country efforts.This research analyzes trends in studies regarding the relationship between water, sanitation, and stunting in children under five through bibliometric analysis. Data were taken from the Scopus database for publications 2010-2023 and analyzed using VOSViewer. The results show the dominance of the medical field (34.6%), followed by nursing and environmental sciences. The majority of publications are research articles (77.2%). The United States leads the number of publications, with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health the most prolific institution. The publication trend increased significantly from 2010 to 2020, reaching a peak in 2020 with 23 publications. Analysis of international collaboration shows strong cooperation, especially with the United States and the United Kingdom. Keyword co-occurrence analysis identified three main clusters: growth disorders, infant, preschool child, stunting, child, prevalance, sanitation, human, and hygiene. In conclusion, research on the relationship between water, sanitation, and stunting in children under five is developing rapidly and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Further research is needed to variety effective interventions to overcome stunting, especially in developing countries. These findings provide a comprehensive picture of the research landscape and can help plan future research and develop effective policies regarding stunting.
Creating satisfied employees through workplace spirituality: The roles of job engagement and emotional intelligence
Authors: Chetia Jyotsnali , Baruah Papori
Published: February 2025

This paper aims to investigate how workplace spirituality and job satisfaction are related to emotional intelligence and job engagement. The study proposes a hypothesized model tested among 674 service sector employees selected through a convenience sampling technique. Mediation and moderation analyses are used to test the hypothesized relationships. The results of positive organizational studies indicate that job engagement significantly mediates the relationship between workplace spirituality and job satisfaction. Additionally, employees experience higher levels of job satisfaction in the presence of emotional intelligence. The paper contributes to the workplace spirituality literature by testing an integrated framework that incorporates job engagement as a mediator and emotional intelligence as a moderator. This study will help practitioners integrate their practices and programmes with workplace spirituality to improve job satisfaction and attain positive outcomes, which can further contribute to performance and productivity in service sector organizations. The proposed framework highlights the impact of workplace spirituality on job satisfaction while examining the mediation of job engagement and the moderation of emotional intelligence, which enriches the workplace spirituality literature.
Optimizing science learning through differentiated models to improve science literacy in the digital era
Authors: Syofyan Harlinda , Fadli Muhammad Rijal , Lestari Mas Roro Diah Wahyu , Rosyid Ainur
Published: February 2025

Differentiated models in science learning in elementary schools are essential to improve science literacy in line with the provisions of the Independent Curriculum. The application of this model allows teachers to adjust teaching methods that are more responsive to the individual learning needs of students, thereby maximizing their learning potential in understanding complex and relevant scientific concepts. This study aimed to investigate how using a differentiated approach to make science learning more effective can help students learn more about science. The research used a quantitative approach and a quasiexperimental nonequivalent control group design. The study was split into two groups: the experimental group and the control group, which consisted of a total of 274 elementary school students in Jakarta who were used as the population. Cluster random sampling was used for the sampling process, and interviews, observations, and instruments in the form of science literacy tests in the form of surveys were used to collect the data. An independent t test and an N-gain score test was used to look at the data. The results showed that using a differentiated model to improve students' science literacy had a big impact. This was supported by an independent t test with a significance value of 0.000 <0.05 and an N-gain score test that met the medium criteria. The differentiated learning model has a positive impact on the development of students' scientific literacy, with a substantive increase in their ability to apply scientific concepts in various situations.
Language proficiency and usage among the fujianese hoa community in Binh Duong Province, Vietnam
Authors: Hoang Quoc
Published: February 2025

Hoa people, originally Chinese people, have been coexisting with Kinh (Vietnamese) people in various cities throughout Binh Duong Province. As a result of this coexistence, their mother tongue could be much less affected by Vietnamese, Vietnam’s national language. Therefore, investigating their language proficiency and usage is essential, as the findings will significantly contribute to our understanding of the dynamics of language communication in a multicultural society like Vietnam. To achieve this objective, this study investigates language proficiency and usage among the Fujianese Hoa community. Specifically, it assesses their proficiency in Vietnamese, their mother tongue, and Mandarin Chinese. Additionally, the study explores the contexts in which the Fujianese Hoa people use these languages—Vietnamese, their mother tongue, and Mandarin Chinese—and the extent to which these languages are employed in their daily communication. This investigation was conducted through observations and questionnaires involving 160 Fujianese Hoa participants in Binh Duong Province, Southeast Vietnam. The findings reveal that 93.8% of respondents are fluent in Vietnamese, largely due to their long-term residence in Vietnam. Consequently, a significant portion of the Fujianese Hoa community now self-identifies Vietnamese as their mother tongue, indicating a language shift from Chinese dialects to Vietnamese. Further analysis demonstrates that the Fujianese Hoa community in Binh Duong generally exhibits strong proficiency in Vietnamese, often accompanied by bilingualism in both Vietnamese and their native Chinese dialect. Gender differences are evident in language skills, with men typically showing greater proficiency in Chinese dialects compared to women. Additionally, age correlates with proficiency in Chinese, as older individuals generally exhibit higher levels of fluency than younger generations.
The influence of leadership on turnover: Analysis of the mediating role of organizational engagement, job satisfaction, and work environment in the context of an international transportation services company operating in Morocco
Authors: Katfi Ayoub , Mnouer Oumaima El , Ghallal Sabrina , Come Thierry
Published: February 2025

This study examines the relationship between leadership and employee turnover rates, focusing on job satisfaction, organizational engagement, and the work environment. The findings suggest that leadership has a direct impact on employees' intentions to leave the company. The study population consists of employees from an international transportation services company operating in Morocco, with diversity in terms of gender, age, marital status, and profession. The total population comprises 1000 individuals. After the data purification phase, the sample size for data collection was reduced to 400 individuals. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 28 and Smart PLS 4.0 software. The Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method was used to validate the research model and test the hypotheses. The results demonstrate that leadership indirectly influences employee turnover through job satisfaction and organizational engagement. However, the work environment did not show a significant influence on this relationship. This study contributes to understanding the complex relationship between leadership and turnover rates, highlighting that while leadership is a crucial factor, it is not the only determinant. Job satisfaction and organizational engagement also play a significant role in employee retention. This work provides valuable insights for HR managers on the importance of leadership strategies in reducing employee turnover.
Exploring the moderating effect of teacher experience on the relationship between business’ teacher competence and student achievement
Authors: Kolandan Subramaniam , Abd Razak Mohd Ridwan , Retnam R. Kalai Vilanggum Kanimoli , Jaganathan Mathivanannan , Nallaluthan Kesavan , Supramaniam Jaya Kumar
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the moderating effect of teacher experience in the relationship of business teachers’ competency level and the academic performance of students in Malaysian secondary schools. Specifically, it examines whether the experience of a teacher affects the strength or direction of the relationship between a teacher's skills, knowledge, and their professionalism and how well the students perform academically. The goal is to better understand whether more experienced teachers can leverage their expertise to enhance student outcomes, even when their competency levels vary. This research seeks to answer critical questions, such as whether experienced teachers are better able to utilize their competencies to improve student learning outcomes, or if less experienced teachers with high competency can achieve similar results. By focusing on the moderating role of experience, the study aims to uncover whether and how experience amplifies, diminishes, or transforms the impact of teacher competency on student academic achievement. A total of 135 teachers from the northern states of Malaysia, namely, Perlis, Kedah, and Penang participated in the study, where their knowledge, skills, and professional behaviour were assessed using a standardized questionnaire. This group of teachers then grouped according by their respected schools by using matched pair sampling. The findings reveal a moderate correlation between teacher competencies and student academic outcomes, although no significant effect was observed with respect to the teachers' experience. The study concludes that improving teacher competencies could lead to enhanced student performance, particularly in the context of business studies. The competency possessed by the teachers help the students in developing more inputs for their achievements.
Utilization of packing tables to accelerate packing process time and reduce musculoskeletal disorders among packing operators at U.D. Harapan Kita
Authors: Nurkertamanda Denny , Wicaksono Purnawan Adi , Putri Nadhira Amelia , Fadhilah Eka Santi
Published: February 2025

UD Harapan Kita, a well-established furniture manufacturing company with a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, faces significant challenges in its packaging processes due to the large dimensions and heavy weight of its products, which increase the risk of damage during shipment. Current observations reveal inefficiencies in the packaging process, primarily attributed to nonergonomic working conditions, leading to operator discomfort and musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) complaints. Operators frequently adopt awkward postures, such as bending and stretching for extended periods, resulting in physical discomfort and a high incidence of MSDs. These conditions not only compromise the health and well-being of the operators but also reduce productivity and increase the likelihood of errors, ultimately affecting the quality of the packaged products. This study aims to address these issues by implementing ergonomically designed packing tables tailored to the operator’s anthropometric data. The study also evaluates the impact of this intervention on key performance metrics, including operator exposure levels, processing time, and the frequency and severity of MSD complaints. The packing tables were developed based on the anthropometric measurements of packing operators at the partner company. Exposure levels were assessed using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC) method, while MSD complaints were measured through the GOTRAK questionnaire. The study results indicate a significant reduction in average postural scores by 22.80%, a decrease in average processing time by 16.81%, and a reduction in average MSD complaint scores by 22.73%. These findings demonstrate that ergonomic interventions can significantly reduce MSD risks and enhance overall efficiency in the packaging process.