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Prediction of Bifacial Photovoltaic Panel Performance using Temperature and Irradiance Data at Johor, Malaysia
Authors: Sukimin Nur Syazani , Mohamad Nor Ahmad Fateh , Mohammad Radzi Nur Hanis , Mansor Eltawil Naji Ammar
Published: February 2025

The increasing global demand for renewable energy underscores the significance of photovoltaic (PV) technology as a sustainable energy source. Bifacial PV modules, unlike traditional monofacial modules, capture sunlight on both their front and rear surfaces, enhancing their efficiency. However, accurately estimating the energy output of PV panels remains challenging due to environmental influences. PV panels can only deliver power up to their rated capacity under Standard Test Conditions (STC), and deviations in weather conditions often lead to performance below the rated output. Accurate prediction, therefore, requires accounting for factors such as weather variations, peak sun hours, and temperature, which significantly affect performance. This study focuses on predicting the output of bifacial PV modules based on cell temperature and irradiance levels, aiming to achieve precise energy estimation. The analysis employs the JKM560N-72HL4-BCV module, with a maximum power rating of 560 W, to develop a predictive model incorporating environmental parameters. The research was conducted at the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Block QB, located at coordinates 1.861709, 103.085467. The result shows with a 25% effect of Bifacial Gain, the monthly bifacial PV power output shows a notable increase compared to the zero BG scenario, with February recording the highest output (260.87 W) and August the lowest (225.86 W).
Optimization Study of Blended Nanoparticles – Palm Biodiesel Fuel on The Performance of Marine Diesel Engine
Authors: Mohd Noor Che Wan , Zainu Anas Safuan
Published: February 2025

The marine shipping industry's significant contribution to global emissions has intensified the search for cleaner fuel alternatives. This study investigated the optimization of nanoparticle-blended palm biodiesel fuel for marine diesel engine applications, focusing on both performance enhancement and emissions reduction. Three types of metal oxide nanoparticles (SiO₂, Al₂O₃, and TiO₂) were evaluated at concentrations of 50, 100, and 150 ppm in a B20 palm biodiesel blend. Initial stability tests over a 15-day period revealed that only SiO₂-blended samples maintained the required stability for engine testing. Experimental investigations were conducted on a Cummins NT-855 marine diesel engine coupled with a 250-kW dynamometer, operating at a constant speed of 1400 rpm under varying load conditions. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) with Central Composite Design (CCD) was employed to optimize the relationship between input variables (engine load and nanoparticle concentration) and response parameters (brake torque, brake power, and emissions). The study revealed that SiO₂ nanoparticles at 67.26 ppm concentration under 200 Nm engine load provided optimal performance, achieving 95.3% desirability with significant reductions in CO, CO₂, and NOx emissions. Statistical analysis through ANOVA validated the model's accuracy with an R² value exceeding 0.95. This research demonstrates the potential of nanoparticle-enhanced biodiesel as a viable solution for reducing marine engine emissions while maintaining performance standards.
Effects of Perceived Organisational Support and Psychological Contract Fulfilment on Work Engagement
Authors: Muhammad Faris Ruzain
Published: February 2025

The dynamic nature of the contemporary workplace significantly influences its employees’ well-being, productivity, and collaboration. In the face of challenges posed by globalisation, international competition, and organisational change, workplaces have become arenas where employees encounter numerous obstacles. The evolving landscape is marked by insufficient regulation, precarious work relationships, uncertain career trajectories, and escalating job demands, among other consequences. These trends emphasise the pressing need to understand and address the multifaceted impacts on employee experiences within this dynamic context. Underpinned by Social Exchange Theory, this research explores the relationships among perceived organisational support, work engagement, and the mediating role of psychological contract fulfilment. Drawing on data from a purposive sample of 200 respondents through a standardised online survey and analysed with Smart-PLS, this research unravels critical insights into how perceived organisational support can act as a crucial factor in mitigating the challenges posed by the dynamic workplace. Confirming a positive association between POS and WE, the findings highlight the mediating influence of psychological contract fulfilment. Perceived organisational support fosters work engagement and plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the adverse effects of contemporary workplace dynamics. This research contributes to theoretical understanding and carries practical implications for organisational strategies, advocating for targeted interventions that reinforce organisational support. As organisations grapple with the intricate dynamics of the modern workplace, this research provides actionable insights into mechanisms that foster a positive and engaged workforce, ultimately contributing to developing strategies for cultivating thriving work environments amidst dynamic challenges.
The Impact of Office Innovation in the Physical Workplace on Employee and Organizational Outcomes
Authors: Abdul Hamed Sapiah , Mohd Hussain Mohd. Ramzi , Md Jani Haza Hanurhaza , Shah Sabri Syikh Sazlin , Rusli Nazrul
Published: February 2025

The physical environment through office innovation influences the success of the employees and organization at the workplace. Office innovation plays a crucial role in shaping a workspace that fosters productivity, collaboration, and overall well-being. A well-designed physical workplace tailored to the specific needs of employees can enhance both individual performance and organizational outcomes. Organizations have the responsibility to create environments that not only support daily tasks but also encourage creativity, communication, and engagement. By investing in innovative office designs - such as open layouts, flexible workspaces, ergonomic furniture, and integrated technology - companies can foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. The paper analyses analytical reviews of the existing literature to explore the relationship between office innovation and its impact on employees and organizational outcomes. Content analysis of relevant studies reveals that comfortable and well-designed physical environments lead to improved employee satisfaction, engagement and retention. Additionally, a conducive workspace promotes better communication, creativity, and teamwork, all of which contribute to higher levels of organizational performance. The findings highlight the importance of creating a healthy, innovative work environment that supports employees in their tasks, ultimately benefiting the organization by driving success and long-term sustainability.
The Effect of Implementing a Community-Based Training Model with Contextual and Coaching Approaches on the Learning Leadership in Indonesia
Authors: Imron Imron , Sulhadi Sulhadi , Samsudin Achmad , Juwanda Kuntoro Adi
Published: February 2025

Golden Indonesia 2045 is sovereign, advanced, just, and prosperous; one of the spearheads is education. Indonesia Emas 2045 is characterized by superior and quality human resources, an advanced and sustainable economy, and learning and development are needed. The implementation of the training management model is supported by Social Exchange Theory (SET). Training activities and implementation in learning in accordance with SET produce a reciprocal relationship that is felt by the organization for providing opportunities for employees to attend training. The low quality of learning due to unequal education in Indonesia contributes to the low mathematical literacy skills of Indonesian students, as evidenced by the PISA results and the Education Report Card from the National Assessment. Numeracy literacy training has not been obtained by all teachers, especially at the basic education level. Mathematics learning training in a basic, simple, reasoning-based, and contextual way is needed. The objectives of this study are (1) to determine the increase in scores from pre-test to post-test of numeracy literacy training; (2) to determine the activeness of participants participating in numeracy literacy training from the beginning to the end; and (3) to determine the effect of improving teacher competence on learning leadership through the motivation of participants to participate in numeracy literacy training with coaching and contextual approaches. This study used a mixed-methods approach and was analyzed using structural equation modelling (SEM). The findings in this study are (1) an increase in the average score of participants by 27.04; (2) participant activeness reached 98.7%; and (3) there is an effect of improving teacher competence on learning leadership through the motivation of participants who take part in numeracy literacy training with coaching and contextual approaches. The contribution of this research is the importance of numeracy literacy training for primary education teachers to become learning leaders in the classroom. So that they can apply basic, simple reasoning and contextual approaches.
Revolutionizing Financial Services with Quantum Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Jayakumar Dhivya , Selvaraj Srividhya
Published: February 2025

Modern quantum machine learning algorithms and techniques are reviewed in this review paper with possible financial applications. Along with quantum generative AI techniques like Quantum Transformers and Quantum Graph Neural Networks (QGNNs), we discuss QML techniques in supervised learning tasks like Quantum Variational Classifiers, Quantum Kernel Estimation, and Quantum Neural Networks (QNNs). Risk management, credit scoring, fraud detection, and stock price prediction are among the financial applications that are taken into consideration. Additionally, we offer a summary of QML's drawbacks, possibilities, and restrictions in these particular domains as well as more widely throughout the field. With the help of this, we hope to provide data scientists, financial industry professionals, and enthusiasts with a quick overview of why quantum computing, and QML in particular, might be worthwhile to investigate in their respective fields of expertise.
Mechanical and Structural Properties of Enhanced Based on Carboxymethyl Cellulose Doped Ammonium Chloride Solid Biopolymer Electrolytes
Authors: Shuhaimi Farah Shaikirin Shamei , Ahmad Nur Hidayah , Hasim Nurhafizah , Mohamad Saidi Norshahirah , Annisa Fera
Published: February 2025

Solid Biopolymer Electrolytes (SBEs) systems based on carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) doped ammonium chloride (AC) and varied amounts 4-20wt% of ethylene carbonate (EC) as a plasticizer were prepared via the solution casting technique. The electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) method was used to analyse the ionic conductivity of SBEs by room temperature (303K). The sample with 8wt% of EC exhibits the highest ionic conductivity at 4.43 × 10−6 Sm-1. In this study, mechanical, physical and structural of CMC-AC-EC were tested. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) demonstrated the composite nature and indicated the SBEs components formed a complex with each other, and this complexation was successfully confirmed by Gaussian software. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) revealed that the amorphous peak of CMC become broaden with addition of EC and the crystallinity of AC showed a peak. The UV-Vis spectroscopy tests the transparency value with transmittance at 600nm. The tensile strength (TS) and elongation at break (EAB) can be obtained from the stress-strain graph using the Universal Testing Machine. The morphological behaviour of electrolytes has been analysed by using Field Emission Scanning Electrolytes Spectroscopy (FESEM) to observe changes in CMC based on the solid biopolymer electrolytes when AC and EC are added to the system.
Carving the Edges of the Rocky Planet Population
Authors: Lee Eve J. , Owen James E.
Published: February 2025

Short-period planets provide ideal laboratories for testing star–planet interaction. Planets that are smaller than  ∼2 R
⊕ are considered to be largely rocky, either having been stripped of or never having acquired the gaseous envelope. Zooming in on this short-period rocky planet population, clear edges appear in the mass–period and radius–period space. Over  ∼0.2–20 days and 0.09–1.42 M
⊙, the maximum mass of the rocky planets stays below  ∼10 M
⊕ with a hint of decrease toward  ≲1 day,  ≳4 days, and  ≲0.45 M
⊙. In radius–period space, there is a relative deficit of  ≲2 R
⊕ planets inside  ∼1 day. We demonstrate how the edges in the mass–period space can be explained by a combination of tidal decay and photoevaporation, whereas the rocky planet desert in the radius–period space is a signature of magnetic drag on the planet as it orbits within the stellar magnetic field. Currently observed catastrophically evaporating planets may have started their death spiral from  ∼1 day with planets of mass up to  ∼0.3 M
⊕ under the magnetic drag. More discoveries and characterization of small planets around mid- to late M and A stars would be welcome to better constrain the stellar parameters critical in shaping the edges of rocky planet population, including their UV radiation history, tidal effects, and magnetic properties.
Evidence for Variable Accretion onto PDS 70 c and Implications for Protoplanet Detections
Authors: Zhou Yifan , Bowler Brendan P. , Sanghi Aniket , Marleau Gabriel-Dominique , Takasao Shinsuke , Aoyama Yuhiko , Hasegawa Yasuhiro , Thanathibodee Thanawuth , Uyama Taichi , Hashimoto Jun , Wagner Kevin , Calvet Nuria , Demars Dorian , Wu Ya-Lin , Biddle Lauren I. , Haffert Sebastiaan Y. , Bryan Marta L.
Published: February 2025

Understanding the processes of planet formation and accretion in young systems is essential to unraveling the initial conditions of planetary systems. The PDS 70 system, which hosts two directly imaged protoplanets, provides a unique laboratory for studying these phenomena, particularly through Hα emission, a commonly used accretion tracer. We present multiepoch observations and examine the variability in accretion signatures within this system, focusing on PDS 70 b and c. Using Hubble Space Telescope narrowband Hα imaging data taken in 2020 and 2024, we achieve high signal-to-noise ratio detections of these planets and reveal significant changes in Hα flux. For PDS 70 c, the Hα flux more than doubled between 2020 and 2024. The trend is consistent with the one identified in recently published MagAO-X data, further confirming that PDS 70 c has become significantly brighter in Hα between 2023 March and 2024 May. The observed variability suggests dynamic accretion processes, possibly modulated by circumplanetary disk properties or transient accretion bursts. High-amplitude variability in PDS 70 c motivates simultaneous monitoring of multiple accretion tracers to probe the mechanisms of mass growth of gas giant planets. We quantify the impact of variability on the detectability of protoplanets in imaging surveys and emphasize the need for continued and regular monitoring to accurately assess the occurrence and characteristics of young, forming planets.
Is Virtual Impactor 2024 YR4 Related to the Porangaba Meteorite Fall?
Authors: de la Fuente Marcos Carlos , de la Fuente Marcos Raúl
Published: February 2025

The Porangaba meteorite fall was the result of a daylight fireball observed on 2015 January 9, in a large area of Sao Paulo, Brazil. It was considered a sporadic bolide not associated with any known meteor shower. Here, we show that the orbital properties of the recently discovered virtual impactor 2024 YR4 (impact probability 0.021) are a possible match to those of the meteoroid responsible for the Porangaba meteorite fall with a probability of 0.050. Our data mining exploration also uncovered a group of seemingly related objects that includes virtual impactors 2017 UW5, 2018 GG4, 2019 SC, 2020 MQ61, and 2020 DM3.
Vegetation Classification and Survey: five years and looking ahead
Authors: Biurrun Idoia , Dengler Jürgen , Willner Wolfgang
Published: February 2025

This editorial opens the sixth volume of Vegetation Classification and Survey (VCS), a gold open access journal of the International Association for Vegetation Science (IAVS). On occasion of the fifth anniversary of the start of the journal, we provide an analysis of the 119 articles published from 2020 to 2024, focusing on their content, geographic scope, article category and the collection they belong to, if any. For articles that performed a plot-based classification, we provide information on classification approach, plot size, importance value, taxonomic coverage, number of plots, and classification algorithm. We also analyze the bibliometric performance of VCS across the five years and predict a CiteScore of 3.6 and a Journal Impact Factor of 2.7 for 2024 (to be published in 2025). Using the Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) from the Scopus database, we identified the nine VCS articles published in the first five years that received at least twice as many citations as expected for their age and field. Next we present the four Editors’ Choice papers of 2024, among which Naftal et al. (2024; Vegetation Classification and Survey 5: 127–151) received the Editors’ Award. We conclude that VCS is on the right track, although we would like to encourage the submission of more classification papers based on large plot datasets, as well as methodological papers and comprehensive reviews.

Abbreviations: CCCN = Committee for Changes and Conservation of Names; FWCI = Field-Weighted Citation Impact; JIF = Journal Impact Factor; IAVS = International Association for Vegetation Science; VCS = Vegetation Classification and Survey.
Pesemsko izročilo Kočevske
Authors: Moric Anja , Hauffen Adolf , Babič Saša , Golež Kaučič Marjetka , Klobčar Marija , Kumer Zmaga , Lozoviuk Petr , Ložar-Podlogar Helena
Published: February 2025

Almost 130 years after the publication of Adolf Hauffen's ethnographic study and collection of Gottscheer songs, the book Pesemsko izročilo Kočevske ('The Folk Song Tradition of Kočevje area') has made the treasure trove that is the folk song tradition of the wider Kočevska region, mostly written in the Gottscheer dialect, available in Slovenian. In addition to the translation of the book Die deutsche Sprachinsel Gottschee. Geschichte und Mundart, Lebensverhältnisse, Sitten und Gebräuche, Sagen, Märchen und Lieder ('The German Language Island in Kočevska Region. History and Dialect, Living Conditions, Customs and Habits, Folktales, Fairy Tales and Folk Songs', 1895), the work also contains an article by the aforementioned author (from 1896), in which he published additional folk songs and information he received after the publication of his book. This is followed by nine scholarly-critical studies by seven authors, Peter Lozoviuk, Anja Moric, Marija Klobčar, Marjetka Golež Kaučič, Zmaga Kumer, Saša Babič and Helena Ložar-Podlogar, who examine the Gottscheer folk song tradition from ethnological, folkloristic and historical perspectives. They focus on the collection of Gottscheer folk songs that formed the core of Hauffen's monograph, but also offer broader critical reflections. The book is also the first translation of the entire folk song collection from any foreign language into Slovene.
Le botteghe medievali fra serialità e innovazione: la Madonna di Castelfiorentino e la Madonna di Crevole
Authors: Bellucci Roberto , Bettini Francesca , Frosinini Cecilia
Published: February 2025

L’articolo mette a confronto due opere cruciali per l’esame delle scuole fiorentina e senese della fine del Duecento: la Madonna di Castelfiorentino e la Madonna di Crevole. La prima è stata al centro del dibattito critico, fin dalla sua emergenza negli studi, all’inizio del Novecento, per la sua incerta collocazione attributiva fra Cimabue, Duccio di Buoninsegna e Giotto. Il confronto con la seconda, attestata stabilmente nell’area senese e nell’attribuzione a Duccio di Buoninsegna, ha stimolato, ancora una volta, il riesame della possibile collaborazione tra i tre grandi artisti. La lettura della riflettografia e l’esame tecnico hanno dimostrato per entrambe le opere l’uso parziale di un identico patrono, rinnovato e modificato nel caso della Madonna di Castelfiorentino, nella quale si osserva anche uno straordinario utilizzo di cartone a spolvero, in un caso esemplare, forse il primo conosciuto finora.
La tecnica pittorica del Maestro di San Martino
Authors: Bay Caterina , Nieri Pierluigi
Published: February 2025

Il Maestro di San Martino è tra le maggiori personalità attive a Pisa nella seconda metà del XIII secolo. È l’artista pisano che con più sensibilità ha reinterpretato la lezione di Giunta Pisano. La sua opera eponima conservata al Museo Nazionale di San Matteo, già nella chiesa di San Martino, si pone in relazione con la grande Maestà di Cimabue, arrivata al Louvre dalla chiesa pisana di San Francesco e ritenuta il prototipo della Maestà, ora agli Uffizi, di Duccio di Buoninsegna, la sola tra queste di sicura datazione perché commissionata a Firenze nel 1285. I restauri della tavola di San Martino del 2015 e del 2024 hanno consentito un approfondimento sulla tecnica pittorica e un ulteriore confronto con altre opere nella stessa collezione museale, quali la Sant’Anna in trono con la Vergine bambina orante e la Croce firmata da Ranieri di Ugolino. Le novità emerse dal recente restauro della Maestà di Cimabue portano infine a una riconsiderazione del rapporto tra le tecniche pittoriche dei due artisti.
Le traitement du support, assisté par des essais structurels, du tableau de Giambattista Tiepolo : Junon au milieu des nuées
Authors: Iaccarino Idelson Antonio
Published: February 2025

L’intervention de restauration structurelle réalisée sur la fresque de Giambattista Tiepolo, Junon au milieu des nuées, avait pour objectif de rétablir la planéité et la cohésion du système stratifié, afin d’en assurer la conservation dans le temps. Le support secondaire a donc été partiellement déposé, la fresque a été consolidée par le revers puis doublée, à froid et à sec, avec un textile au module d’élasticité élevé. L’œuvre a ensuite été remontée sur son châssis historique en bois, lequel a été doté d’un système de montage élastique permettant de répartir une tension uniforme sur toute la toile à partir d’une valeur de force connue, choisie en fonction des nécessités de l’œuvre. Ce procédé innovant constitue une véritable alternative à l’emploi d’un panneau continu en composite, notamment en termes de poids, d’épaisseur, de répartition des forces et de réversibilité. Il a également permis de conserver le châssis, qui constitue un élément essentiel de l’histoire matérielle de Junon au milieu des nuées.
Narratives of Identity
Authors: Hamdani Theodore Michael
Published: February 2025

This chapter introduces the Indonesian film industry within a globalized context and how it has developed to such an extent. Through the emergence of digital platforms and more international collaborations, Indonesian cinema has been introduced to a wider audience. However, the chapter begins with its historical developments, including the Dutch and Japanese occupations, which laid the foundations for the industry. The New Order era is referenced for how it had turned films as a tool for nationalism and propaganda, followed by the Reformasi era, where more creative freedom was given to filmmakers. Throughout the history of Indonesian cinema, several key themes are explored, such as social commentary, religion, feminism, and transnationalism. The chapter addresses the strategies and current challenges Indonesia faces in its pursuit to revitalize its film industry. Despite an increasingly competitive market, there is an opportunity for Indonesian cinema to shine through its emphasis on cultural specificity and localized narratives.
Circular Fractal Array Antenna for C and S-Band Applications
Authors: Venkatachalam Gnanalakshmi , Heman M. , Sumesh S.
Published: February 2025

In this article, a circular fractal array antenna is proposed for C-band and S-band applications. The antenna uses circular fractal geometry to achieve high gain across the S and C bands frequency spectrum. The antenna is fabricated using an FR-4 substrate and tested in anechoic chamber. The antenna design holds potential for multi-functional wireless systems and S and C band applications. The measurement results reveal that the designed antenna has two resonant frequencies at 3.5 GHz and 5.8 GHz and gain of around 3.1dB is noted. The size of proposed antenna is 28mm×28mm×1.6mm.
Li-Fi for Next Generation Wireless Communication
Authors: Chauhan Dipti , Jain Jay Kumar
Published: February 2025

Li-Fi technology uses visible light communication for data transmission and has the potential to transform wireless communication. The benefits offered by this technology have the potential to transform wireless communication, many industries, and improve communication in both indoor and outdoor environment. It provides significantly faster speeds and has better security standards compared to Wi-Fi. In this chapter, the authors discuss significant developments in Li-Fi, such as compatibility with 5G networks, support of IoT, security and privacy concerns. They have also presented an in-depth analysis of Li-Fi, including its potential benefits and drawbacks, as well as its range limitations, interoperability issues, and cost implications. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview and contribute to the understanding and advancement of the technology by examining the basic ideas, technological advances, and issues of Li-Fi. The goal of this chapter is to improve the understanding and ability to use Li-Fi as a next generation technology in wireless communications.
Challenges of Accreditation in Developing Countries
Authors: Khadar Amiya Abdul , Kansra Pooja , Khan Shad Ahmad
Published: February 2025

Accreditation plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of education in developing countries by ensuring that academic programs meet the established standards. However, developing nations face significant challenges in the accreditation process, including limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, lack of trained professionals and varying levels of government support. Accreditation serves as a key indicator of quality for an institution. This systematic review aims to explore the multifaceted barriers to effective accreditation in developing countries and proposes strategies for overcoming these obstacles. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases, including J-STORE, Scopus, Google Scholar, and EBESCO etc. focusing on studies published between 2010 and 2024. Keywords such as “Accreditation,” “Developing Countries,” “Education,” and “Higher Education” were used. Studies were selected based on their relevance, methodology, and contribution to understanding the dynamics of accreditation in developing countries.
Sensitivity of Three Impact Assessment Methodologies in Adjusting Preventive Chemotherapy Treatment Decisions for Schistosomiasis Elimination in Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Ekpo Uwem F. , Olamiju Francisca O. , Mogaji Hammed O. , Ovia Samuel N. , Oladipupo Olanike O. , Kehinde Alice Y. , Oyediran Fatai O. , Aderogba Moses , Makau-Barasa Louise K.
Published: February 2025

Efforts to eliminate schistosomiasis in Africa have advanced, with most countries evaluating the impact of preventive chemotherapy (PC) on disease burden. WHO has recommended eight distinct methodologies for such assessment. We, therefore, investigated the sensitivity of three prominent methodologies—sentinel, cluster, and practical, each varying in site selection, sampling approach, and data interpretation. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 2,093 children across 45 schools in Ese-Odo, Ile-Oluiji, and Irele local government areas (LGAs) of Ondo, Nigeria. Fresh stool and urine samples were processed using Kato–Katz and urine filtration techniques to estimate prevalence, which was compared with 2014 baseline estimates. Findings showed significant prevalence reductions in Ese-Odo from 1.3% (95% CI: 0.5–3.3) at baseline to 0.1% (95% CI: 0.01–0.95) at impact (d = −92.3%, P = 0.03) and in Ile-Oluiji from 58.0% (95% CI: 53.9–62.1) to 1.8% (95% CI: 0.9–3.3; d = −97%, P = 0.00). However, it increased from 3.0% (95% CI: 1.6–5.6) to 5.3% (95% CI: 3.8–7.3) in Irele (d = 66%, P = 0.13). Higher prevalence estimates were observed with the practical method compared with cluster and sentinel across the three LGAs: 0.3% versus 0.1% versus 0.0% in Ese-Odo, 5.8% versus 5.3% versus 5.4% in Irele, and 2.2% versus 1.8% versus 1.5% in Ile-Oluiji (all P >0.05). Sentinel and cluster methodologies suggest stopping PC, whereas the practical method suggests continued PC in Irele. Our findings demonstrate that practical assessment is a sensitive method for refining PC decisions.
A influência da fisioterapia no tratamento da osteoartrose de quadril: relato de caso
Authors: NERI ALINE DAYANE , GOLIAS ANDREY ROGÉRIO CAMPOS
Published: February 2025

A partir da terceira década de vida começam a ocorrermodificações estruturais nos tecidos esqueléticos que acarretam alteraçõesda fisiologia dos mesmos. A osteoartrose é uma dessas doençasdegenerativas que atinge as articulações sinoviais e caracteriza-se porapresentar alterações na cartilagem articular, dando origem a zonas defibrilação e fissuração. Este trabalho teve como objetivo verificar amelhora do quadro físico e da qualidade de vida de um paciente comosteoartrose de quadril após ser submetido a um tratamento utilizandotécnicas fisioterapêuticas. Foi avaliado, tratado e reavaliado na ClínicaEscola de Fisioterapia da Faculdade UNINGÁ, Maringá, Paraná, umpaciente com diagnóstico clínico de osteoartrose de quadril bilateral.Como resultados, podemos conferir uma melhora subjetiva na marcha euma melhora objetiva nas amplitudes de movimentos do quadril e naforça muscular de membros inferiores. Porém obteve um resultadonegativo quando verificado os resultados do questionário autoadministrativode avaliação do quadril. Através deste estudo pode-seobservar que o paciente submetido à fisioterapia obteve melhora doestado geral de saúde o que refletiu na qualidade de vida.
Ergonomia aplicada à Fisioterapia
Authors: VILAGRA JOSÉ MOHAMUD , FERNANDES ÂNDREA VALERIA , LANGE VANESSA P. M. , TOPANOTTI LENIR
Published: February 2025

Este trabalho foi desenvolvido na Companhia Paranaense de Energia – COPEL -, nosetor de distribuição da AGCEL – Agência de Cascavel/Pr. Teve como objetivo mapearas condições ergonômicas dos eletricistas. Foram pesquisados 100% dos profissionaisque estavam atuando de julho a dezembro de 2004. Como metodologia, utilizou-se aanálise ergonômica do trabalho. Os instrumentos utilizados foram: acompanhamento eobservação direta, entrevistas, fotografias, medidas antropométricas, pesagem dosequipamentos de segurança individual e coletivos. Também foram utilizados osmétodos RULA, MRI. Verificou-se a exigência de movimentos repetitivos nasatividades desenvolvidas em solo, as dificuldades encontradas para exercer os trabalhosem escaladas a postes, devido a posturas inadequadas e à sobrecarga com materiais desegurança utilizadas nas diárias.
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DO SETOR DE ORTOPEDIA E TRAUMATOLOGIA DA CLÍNICA ESCOLA DE FISIOTERAPIA UNINGÁ DO PERÍODO DE FEVEREIRO A NOVEMBRO DE 2008
Authors: LIMA AMANDA HELENA DOS SANTOS , GOLIAS ANDREY ROGÉRIO CAMPOS , GRABOWSKI JORGE LUIZ
Published: February 2025

a fisioterapia em ortopedia vem inovando seu tratamento, associando o uso da eletroterapia juntamente com técnicas manuais, visando a reabilitação completa de seu paciente. Sabendo que várias são as moléstias ortopédicas e que como é grande a importância da fisioterapia na reabilitação das mesmas, tal pesquisa tem como objetivo identificar o perfil dos pacientes atendidos pela Clínica Escola de Fisioterapia Uningá no período de fevereiro a novembro de 2008. Para a realização deste trabalho foi efetuada uma coleta de dados dos indivíduos atendidos no setor de ortopedia e traumatologia, por meio de 120 fichas de avaliação dos prontuários dos pacientes. Dentre os dados coletados podemos mencionar: idade, gênero, patologia, e quantidade de atendimentos realizados no período de fevereiro a novembro de 2008. A Clínica Escola de Fisioterapia Uningá presta atendimento ao público em geral, do município de Maringá e região. O setor de Ortopedia e Traumatologia no período de fevereiro a novembro de 2008 realizou 1943 atendimentos. A idade média dos pacientes atendidos foi 37,36 anos de idade (09-66). Em nosso estudo, foi possível verificar que as mulheres formam a população mais acometida com as patologias ortopédicas, sendo que dentre as doenças a maior prevalência foi a artrose correpondendo a 38% dos pacientes, seguido da hérnia de disco com 25%; dentre as patologias desportivas, 33% corresponde ao entorse de tornozelo.
Development Practices Supporting Resilient and Sustainable Production
Authors: Säfsten Kristina , Harlin Ulrika , Johansen Kerstin , Öhrwall Rönnbäck Anna
Published: February 2025

The green transition necessitates manufacturing companies to address climate change and incorporate sustainable and resilient solutions into their production. The best opportunity to achieve such solutions in production is during development, especially in greenfield projects with fewer constraints from existing production solutions. So far, the knowledge of how to achieve this is limited. Therefore, this paper aims to elaborate on how manufacturing companies can attain sustainable and resilient production. The focus is on development practices in greenfield projects and their relation to active ownership, collaboration and learning, potentially supporting the lasting impact of change initiatives.
The paper builds on results from a multiple case study, including three greenfield production development projects. A research design, involving 22 semi-structured interviews and four workshops, was applied. An analytical framework was developed to support the analysis, including active ownership, collaboration and learning. In total, 21 different development practices were identified and categorised into active ownership, collaboration, and learning. The paper contributes a new perspective on production development. As an alternative to the traditional planning-and-control perspective, a learning perspective on production development was applied, which is increasingly required for production development processes addressing new domains, such as the green transition.
Keywords:resilient production, sustainable production, production system, production development,green transition, workplace innovation
Faculty Experiences Using Synchronous Videoconference Technology to Assess Student Psychomotor Performance
Authors: Disney Heather , Tyrrell Debra C. , Perry David
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Psychomotor skills are an essential aspect of physical therapy (PT) education. Recent studies supported using videoconference technology (VCT) for psychomotor instruction, but research on the use of VCT for psychomotor assessments is limited. Determining the usefulness of VCT for psychomotor exams is vital to establishing best pedagogical practices. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the faculty experience using synchronous VCT to assess PT students’ psychomotor skills.

Methods: The conceptual framework for this study was the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). The research question guided the investigation into how PT educators described the psychomotor skill assessment of students using VCT, related to the four constructs of UTAUT: performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions. Purposive sampling was used to collect qualitative data via online semistructured interviews of 15 U.S. PT professors.

Results: Data were analyzed using emergent coding and thematic analysis. Key findings were that faculty participants perceived that the use of VCT to assess psychomotor skills was a feasible alternative modality to face-to-face practicals. The use of VCT did not sacrifice achieving good learning outcomes. Faculty identified VCT assessment benefits as convenience, adaptability, and skill acquisition and recognized the challenges of a static camera angle and connectivity and resource issues.

Discussion: This study may foster positive social change by informing PT educators of the value of using VCT for psychomotor assessments, which provided additional educational opportunities, exposed students to telehealth, promoted acceptance of online learning, and improved accessibility for individuals in rural locations.
The Four Domains Model of Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Education: Adapting Applications to Trainee Level
Authors: Tewari Anant R. , Raghuwanshi Jasraj , Labaran Lawal A. , Li Xudong Li
Published: February 2025

Since the inception of modern medicine, surgical trainees have benefitted from coaching and feedback from senior surgeons. In the high-demand operating room environment, granular feedback is often limited by time constraints. Artificial intelligence (AI) represents a novel frontier in surgical education in that it may be able to provide reliable, objective, and comprehensive feedback in an automated manner. While prior studies have given broad overviews of AI in surgical training, there has been no study to our knowledge that has codified the myriad applications and offered guidance for which applications best suit trainees at various levels of surgical education. We aim to describe four key domains under which surgical training AI applications can be classified. We define which applications would best suit junior, intermediate, and experienced surgeons by matching their educational needs. The four domains include: enhanced simulation (realistic and safe training environment), real time visual cues (guidance
Determination of pomological characteristics and biochemical contents of some pitaya varieties grown in Muğla region
Authors:   Isparta University of Applied Science, Agriculture Faculty, Department of Horticulture, Isparta,Türkiye, Balci Alp Gökhan , Yildirim Adnan Nurhan ,   Isparta University of Applied Science, Agriculture Faculty, Department of Horticulture, Isparta,Türkiye, Pepe Ayşe Vildan ,   Isparta University of Applied Science, Agriculture Faculty, Department of Horticulture, Isparta,Türkiye
Published: February 2025

This study aimed to determine the fruit quality and antioxidant properties of „Siam Red” and „Vietnam White” varieties grown in greenhouse conditions in Muğla region. The fruit weight ranged from 203.55 to 232.20 g, with peel weight between 54.53 and 77.29 g, and flesh weight between 149.02 and 154.91 g. Peel thickness varied from 2.69 to 3.32 mm, while flesh firmness ranged from 0.57 to 1.41 kg/cm². Fruit width and length measured 65.63–68.88 mm and 84.50–102.92 mm, respectively. Regarding color parameters, the peel’s L* value ranged from 39.70 to 41.54, a* from 35.37 to 37.74, and b* from 11.03 to 13.35. The flesh color L* value varied between 33.67 and 74.62, a* between 10.22 and 45.73, and b* between -2.14 and 4.33. The total soluble solids (TSS) content was 10.94–12.57%, pH ranged from 4.46 to 4.60, and titratable acidity (TA) was between 0.36 and 0.46%. The total phenolic content was 406.42–432.77 mg GAE/100 g, total flavonoid content ranged from 20.10 to 22.99 mg catechin/100 g, and total antioxidant capacity was 73.74–79.40%. In this study, it was found that the pitaya cv. „Vietnam White” produced larger, firmer, and brighter fruits with higher antioxidant content than the „Siam Red” variety.
Role of nanotechnology in biomedical advances: a review of innovations and future directions
Authors:   Department of Physical and Mathematical Science, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, Punjab, Indi, Kumar Pankaj , Kaur Jasmeet ,   Department of Physical and Mathematical Science, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, Punjab, Indi
Published: February 2025

Nanotechnology, a rapidly evolving field, enables the manipulation of materials at the nanoscale, transforming traditional manufacturing and reducing environmental impact through enhanced material efficiency. Recognizing the urgent need for advanced materials in biomedical applications motivates the exploration of nanobiotechnology for drug delivery, implant design, and disease diagnostics. This study hypothesizes that nanostructured materials, including liposomes, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), metallic and metal oxide nanoparticles (MONPs), and nanopatterned surfaces, can revolutionize biomedical technologies. Using a comprehensive review methodology, the study highlights the chemical and physical properties of these nanomaterials that enable their application in drug delivery systems, biosensing, bioimaging, and bone substitute implants. Our findings reveal that these materials not only enhance therapeutic efficacy but also provide avenues for safer and more efficient diagnostics, with implications for improved patient outcomes. These advancements emphasize the critical role of nanotechnology in addressing modern biomedical challenges while minimizing toxicity through insights from nanotoxicology studies.
Contemporary Pedagogical “Global Epidemic Maladies” Disrupting and Distorting VET: Survey on the Pedagogical Diseases of the 21st Century
Authors:   Sofia university- Bulgaria, Faculty of Pedagogy ORCID: 0009-0008-0863-1516, Vasilev Ass. Eng. Iliyan
Published: February 2025

The article explores the contemporary pedagogical maladies affecting vocational education and training (VET) processes in the 21st century. It identifies a range of systemic issues that hinder immensely effective learning and teaching, including a focus on short-term outcomes, administrative constraints, market-driven approaches, cultural irrelevance, outdated curricula, and a lack of evidence-based practices. The author summarizes and categorizes the educational “diseases” with the most intense effects in VET. In addition to the broadly discussed educational issues, such as pedagogical myopia, the overemphasis on credentialism, and the commodification of education (and others)—which treats learning as a product and prioritizes profit over quality—the author provides definitions for several other negative educational phenomena that are increasingly prevalent in contemporary discourse. In operational terms are given proposals and author’ definitions of new maladies, such as “educational Lisenkovism,” “educational Bufosynchronism,” “pluralism of educational Ersatz-Models,” “pedagogical Pharisaism,” “pedagogical solipsism,” and “factoid-like Jactitation”. The core reason for all the identified pedagogical maladies can be attributed to a systemic often deliberate misalignment between educational practices, institutional policies, and the evolving needs of learners and the labour market. The survey is structured based on the origins of the phenomena and their likely future pernicious effects.
Investigating body composition metrics in hypertensive men aged 60-70 through walking football
Authors: Haq Mir Ahsan Ul , Tiwari Sandhya , Tiwari Sandeep
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Hypertension is a common health concern among older adults, often associated with adverse changes in body composition. Effective lifestyle interventions targeting this demographic are critical for promoting healthier aging.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a twelve-week walking football program on body composition parameters in hypertensive men aged 60 to 70 years.
Methodology: A mixed ANOVA design (2 groups × 4 time points) was employed to assess body composition metrics, including body fat percentage (BFP), body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), lean body mass (LBM), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR). Assessments were conducted at baseline, and after the fourth, eighth, and twelfth weeks.
Results: the experimental group demonstrated significant reductions in BMI, BFP, WHR, and WHtR, along with a notable increase in LBM compared to the control group.
Discussion: The findings support existing evidence that structured physical activity, such as walking football, can positively influence body composition in older adults. This intervention appears particularly effective for hypertensive men.
Conclusions: Walking football may be a viable and impactful strategy for improving body composition and supporting healthy aging in hypertensive older men. Future research should explore long-term adherence and broader health outcomes.
Body composition, strength and muscle power indices at the different competitive levels of Futsal
Authors: Rebelo Miguel , Marques Catarina , Crisóstomo Rute , Batista Marco , Paulo Rui , Duarte-Mendes Pedro , Honório Samuel , Serrano João
Published: February 2025

Objective: The aim was to verify the differences in physical condition (body composition, power and muscle strength) in futsal players from three competitive levels.
Methodology: Sixty-eight (24.26 ± 4.63 years old) Portuguese futsal players participated in the study, divided into: elite, sub-elite and amateur. We used the bioimpedance, the countermovement jump and the isokinetic dynamometer to assess physical condition, and the Kruskal-Wallis test to compare variables between groups.
Results: There were no differences in body composition between groups. Elite players had higher countermovement jump heights than amateur players (p < 0.001). There were significant differences in the isokinetic muscle strength of the knee flexors, with the elite players showing more strength than the amateur players (p = 0.047).
Discussion: The results of the research should be contrasted with those of other research found in the literature.
Conclusions: The elite players had higher physical condition parameters (more lower limb power and more flexor muscle strength) compared to the amateur players. We would point out that all groups had a high probability of lower limb muscle injury (H/Q ratio < 60%) at this stage of the sports season, alerting training professionals to the importance of individualised physical condition analysis.
Mandatos de género en estudiantes de Pedagogía en Educación Física de Chile
Authors: Maureira Cid Fernando , Flores Ferro Elizabeth , Loyola Arroyo Sebastián , Castillo Retamal Franklin , Matus Castillo Carlos
Published: February 2025

Introducción: los mandatos de género son modelos normativos y estereotipos de la sexualidad y la relación con los/as demás.
Objetivos: a) conocer las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Mandatos de Género en una muestra de estudiantes de Pedagogía en Educación Física de Chile; b) conocer las diferencias en los mandatos de género según variables sociodemográficas de la muestra. Metodología: se aplicó la Escala de Mandatos de Género a 470 estudiantes de Educación Física de cuatro universidades de Santiago de Chile.
Resultados: la escala es válida y confiable para esta población, manteniendo las cuatro dimensiones originales: potencia, virilidad, orientación rescatadora y procreación. También se observan puntajes medios en dichas dimensiones, siendo las mujeres, estudiantes de primer año y agnósticos/as o ateos/as los/as que obtienen puntajes más bajos.
Conclusión: en relación con la potencia, virilidad, orientación rescatadora y procreación, la muestra presenta diferencias según variables sociodemográficas. Son necesarias más investigaciones en muestras de mayor tamaño y en poblaciones de estudiantes de pedagogía en educación física de otras regiones de Chile.