bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SILENE MULTIFLORA IN MOLDOVA (ROMANIA)
Authors: SÎRBU Culiţă , OPREA Adrian
Published: January 2025

Silene multiflora, a critically endangered species from the vascular flora of Romania, was first reported in the historical province of Moldova (east of the country) since the first half of the 19th century. However, the presence of this species in Moldova was later on contested (confusion with S. nemoralis or with S. viscosa?), and in the national floristic syntheses published up to now, the species has not been mentioned in the flora of this province. In this work, we confirm the occurrence of the species S. multiflora in northeastern Romania (Moldova), based on the specimens collected in the field, as well as on some older specimens kept in two public herbaria in Iasi.
ASSESSING DIFFERENT STRATEGIES FOR CONTROLLING WEEDS IN MAIZE CULTIVATION WITHIN THE DERIVED SAVANNA AGRO-ECOLOGY IN NIGERIA
Authors: AFON Olagbemi Peter , AJAYI Oluwakemi Olajumoke , OLAYINKA Adesike Oladoyin , OLAGUNJU Emmanuel Ajibola , ADESINA Gabriel Olulakin
Published: January 2025

Maize is the second most cultivated crop in Nigeria in terms of hectares of land. In the world it ranks fourth amongst cultivated cereals. However, its cultivation is faced with different challenges ranging from biotic to abiotic factors. Weeds are one of the biotic factors that threaten maize yield.in the field because of the cost and labor associated with it control. Hence, using Randomized Complete block Design, a two-year study was carried out to assess different strategies that are used in controlling weeds in the derived savanna agroecological zone of Nigeria at Ogbomoso Girls High School, Ogbomoso (8°9'N, 4°15'E) and Surulere North LCDA Igbon (8°14'N, 4°18'E). The total land area used was 13 m x 23 m with plot size 2 m x 3 m in three replicates. Eight treatments were used which are weedy plots, weed free, manual I, manual II, Pre-emergence herbicide (Glyphosate-1.08 kg a.i ha-1), Post-emergence herbicide (Nicrosulfuron- 0.12 kg a.i ha-1), Cowpea+Maize and Potato+Maize) to give 24 plots. Data collected were on weed parameters and maize yield. Weed parameters include: weed population, dry weed biomass and weed control ratio at 3, 6 and 9 weeks after sowing. Parameters on maize yield include number of seeds per cob, grain weight of seeds per cob, cob length, weight of 100 seeds per plot, grain weight per plot and grain weight per hectare. The result on weed parameters shows that there is no significant difference in the weed control rating and the dry weed biomass of manual weeding, pre-emergence herbicide, post emergence herbicide, cowpea+ maize, and potato + maize. Though there was significant difference in the weed population among the treatments. For maize yield (GWH), there was no significant difference between Manual II and the use of post emergence herbicide. Also the yield obtained from pre-emergence herbicide, potato+maize, cowpea+maize were not significantly different. Hence, it is recommended that legumes and potatoes can be used rotationally to control weeds in maize plots.
MAIN THREATS AFFECTING ARNICA MONTANA L. IN THE NORTHEASTERN REGION OF ROMANIAN CARPATHIANS
Authors: MARDARI Constantin , BÎRSAN Ciprian Constantin , ŞTEFANACHE Camelia Paula , TĂNASE Cătălin
Published: January 2025

The current paper is focused on an emblematic medicinal species, Arnica montana, and on identification of the main threats it faces in the northeastern region of Romanian Carpathians. The species was investigated in 30 localities, in various habitats, characterized by different land management types, and different floristic composition of plant communities. The most important threat for A. montana in NE Carpathians was the habitat loss, mainly caused by abandonment of the traditional meadows management and natural succession of vegetation. Accumulated data underline the importance of management measures for A. montana, measures that have controlled and maintained the habitats of montane grasslands over time. The most suitable method of maintaining habitats in a favorable state of conservation could be represented by a combination of mowing and moderate intensity grazing while maintaining a level of fertilization as low as possible. Collection of flower heads for medicinal purposes must be avoided in small size populations.
Provisions of Public Housing Savings Policy Based on Public Welfare According to Sharia Economic Law
Authors: Saifuddin Muhammad Azhar , Yasin Achmad
Published: January 2025

Abstract: This study was conducted to measure the extent of the implementation of the People's Housing Savings (Tapera) policy by referring to Law No. 4 of 2016 and PP Tapera No. 25 of 2020 which will be combined using the principles of Sharia Economic Law. This program is an alternative solution to provide access to ownership of livable housing; with affordable housing prices for low and middle income groups. This study focuses on the suitability of the Tapera Program with the principles of Sharia Economic Law in terms of welfare. The research method used is an empirical-qualitative method with a case approach with a study of literature available from various financing platforms. The results show that Tapera is a solution to improve people's welfare by providing fulfillment of basic community needs, and easy financing using sharia principles. This study provides recommendations on adjusting the contract to support an effective program of the Tapera policy from the aspect of reporting and supervision that is more structured, transparent and accountable in order to fulfill public trust.
Sharia Peer-to-Peer Lending Financing
Authors: Desky Harjoni , Savitri Asmah
Published: January 2025

Sharia-based Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending has become one of the funding alternatives for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia that have limited access to capital from conventional banks. By using Sharia principles, this P2P lending aims to provide funding services that follow Islamic values and are open to MSME players. Research objectives: This study aims to analyze the role, effectiveness, and challenges of Islamic P2P lending financing in supporting the development of MSMEs in Indonesia and assess its compliance with Islamic economic principles. Research method: This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method and in-depth interviews with several MSME players and Islamic P2P lending service providers. Secondary data were obtained from reports and publications of the Islamic fintech industry, while primary data were collected through interviews that were thematically analyzed. Research results: The results show that Islamic P2P lending financing can provide significant alternative funding for MSMEs in Indonesia, especially in terms of accessibility and flexibility. However, there are challenges related to regulation and public education on Islamic financing. The Sharia-compliant P2P lending system also attracts MSMEs that are committed to the halal economy, although there is a need for improvement in the transparency aspect.
Implementation of Research Assessment Instruments by Malaysia Research Assessment (MyRA) in Malaysian HEIs: Role, Challenges and Strategies
Authors: Nasir Khairulnazrin , Razaki Marina Muhammad , Kamil Faizul Aziz , Razak Norhaslinda Abd , Yahya Tengku Badariah Tengku
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze past studies related to Malaysia Research Assessment (MyRA) and provide a comprehensive literature review of MyRA. The objective of this study is to analyze the themes and focus of past studies related to MyRA, particularly the role of MyRA in research development, challenges in MyRA implementation, and strategies to improve MyRA rating achievement. This study uses a qualitative literature review design to analyze past studies related to MyRA. Data were obtained from secondary sources such as these, dissertations, journal articles, conference papers, reference books, and websites discussing the study’s topic. The data were analyzed thematically. The main findings of the study indicate that MyRA plays an important role in research development in Malaysian higher education institutions, but there are challenges in its implementation, such as language barriers, limited access to publishing opportunities, and competition for publication in high-impact journals. Therefore, recommended strategies to overcome these challenges include improving English language skills, increasing access to publishing opportunities, and improving research quality. In conclusion, MyRA plays an important role in research development in Malaysian higher education institutions, and the recommended strategies need to be implemented to improve MyRA rating achievement.
The Importance of Grammatical Competence for Non-Arabic Speakers in Constructing Correct Structures
Authors: Abdallah Hana , Noor Siti Salwa Mohd
Published: January 2025

Grammatical competence is essential for tertiary students, as it is necessary for creating reports and completing other academic tasks. It refers to the ability to assess the accuracy and appropriateness of a statement based on established grammatical rules. This research aims to assess the impact of grammatical competence on enhancing communicative abilities for non-Arabic speakers. To achieve this, the researchers developed three online tools: a questionnaire, interviews, and pre- and post-tests. They employed both descriptive survey and quasi-experimental methods. The sample consisted of 60 advanced-level non-native Arabic speakers. The researchers taught these students grammatical competence and evaluated their progress using an achievement test. Various statistical methods were applied to analyze the data. The results revealed statistically significant improvements between the pre- and post-tests, demonstrating the effectiveness of grammatical competence in teaching Arabic grammar. The findings showed that teaching grammatical competence improved students’ skills by capturing their attention and boosting their confidence in constructing correct sentences. It also created a more positive learning environment, encouraging greater participation and critical thinking.
Development of Fermented Etawa Goat Milk Containing Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) by Indigenous Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum T-3
Authors: Purwaningsih Purwaningsih , Ashidiqie Muhammad Wildan , Arkan Aiman , Djafar Titiek Farianti , Rahayu Endang Sutriswati , Suroto Dian Anggraini
Published: January 2025

This research presents the use of an indigenous Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum T-3 strain as a starter culture to produce fermented goat milk containing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). The fermented goat milk drink was produced by inoculating Etawa goat milk with a 2 % (w/v) skim and 3 sugar treatments: No added sugar, 8 % (w/v) sucrose, and 8 % (w/v) glucose. The inoculum was a 1 % (v/v) culture of L. plantarum T-3 at a concentration of 107 colony-forming units (CFU) per milliliter. The concentration of GABA, the pH, titratable acidity, physicochemical properties of the fermented milk, including syneresis, water-holding capacity (WHC), viscosity, and sensory properties, were also evaluated. The product was stored for 5 weeks to ascertain its stability. The concentration of GABA increased significantly during the 24-h fermentation period. At the completion of the process, the treatment involving glucose exhibited the highest GABA concentration, reaching 164.95 mg/L, while the treatment without added sugar demonstrated the lowest concentration, at 132.68 mg/L. The organoleptic test revealed that the panelists preferred the fermented goat milk drink with added sucrose for color, aroma, viscosity, sour taste, and sweet taste. After a period of 5 weeks at a temperature of 4 °C resulted in a notable decline in GABA levels across all treatment groups. The concentration of GABA in the treatment with no added sugar was 105.34 mg/L, followed by the sucrose treatment (77.39 mg/L) and the glucose treatment, which exhibited the lowest concentration (71.33 mg/L). The total lactic acid bacteria (LAB) remained stable at a level of 109 CFU/mL, which continues to comply with the requirements of SNI 2981:2009 for yogurt quality, which stipulates a minimum of 107 CFU/mL. To further enhance sensory acceptance and GABA concentration, a more comprehensive study is necessary.
HIGHLIGHTS

In silico analysis has demonstrated that Lactiplantibacillus plantarum plantarum T-3 possesses the genes necessary for GABA biosynthesis. This includes the genes encoding GDH and GAD.
The findings of this study demonstrate that GABA is produced from fermented Etawa goat milk inoculated with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum plantarum T-3. The GABA produced in this study is of a higher quantity than that previously observed in studies on GABA in fermented milk with no added MSG.
The results of the organoleptic test demonstrated that the panelists exhibited a clear preference for the fermented Etawa goat milk drink that had been treated with sucrose sugar. This preference was attributed to the fact that the drink was perceived as containing a higher level of sweetness than the other types of sugar treatment.

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Editorial Support for Data-Driven Publication Management System
Authors: Hope Ngulube  , Pempho Jimu
Published: January 2025

The "Editorial Support for Data-Driven Publication Management System" is an advanced web-based solution designed to revolutionize scholarly publishing processes by harnessing the computational capabilities of modern computer systems. It automates submission, review, and publication processes, enabling contributors worldwide to submit articles for assessment and publication effortlessly. Reviewers are assigned articles electronically, streamlining the review process without the need for physical copies. Authors can access feedback and assessment forms online, facilitating efficient revisions and corrections. This system's web-based nature ensures global accessibility to published articles, addressing the usability improvements highlighted in user feedback to enhance the online review process effectively
geometría y su relación con el pensamiento espacial en la educación superior
Authors: González Murillo Mariela , Cañizales Mendoza Miguel Ángel , Foster Vega Manuela , Gordon Walcott Nayarith Yojairiz
Published: January 2025

Este estudio examina la relación entre el aprendizaje de la geometría y el desarrollo de habilidades del pensamiento espacial en estudiantes de primer año 2023, de la Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Exactas y Tecnología de la Universidad de Panamá. Se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo de tipo correlacional, con un diseño preexperimental con pruebas pretest y postest en un solo grupo de estudiantes. La muestra final estuvo compuesta por 20 participantes, seleccionados mediante un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia, aunque inicialmente se había previsto contar con 29 participantes. Para la obtención de información, se utilizaron dos instrumentos: un cuestionario de 20 ítems que midió el aprendizaje de la geometría y la prueba psicométrica estandarizada Batería General de Pruebas de Aptitud (GATB) para evaluar el pensamiento espacial. El análisis estadístico realizado mediante la Prueba del Coeficiente de Correlación de Pearson mostró una relación significativa entre las dos variables. La correlación, que inicialmente era moderada, tendió a fuerte, lo que sugiere que un mayor desarrollo del pensamiento espacial está asociado con un mejor desempeño en geometría, reduciendo la posibilidad de un bajo rendimiento en esta materia.
Intervención psicoterapéutica grupal en la ansiedad del docente
Authors: Samaniego Quintero Damaris Janeth
Published: January 2025

El presente escrito está inspirado en la investigación de tesis de maestría publicada en el 2018 de la misma autora, cuyo título es Terapia de grupo orientada cognitiva–conductualmente, sobre la ansiedad-estado de docentes de la región de Panamá Oeste, 2018; y se encuentra en el Repositorio Institucional digital de la Universidad de Panamá. La psicoterapia grupal ha mostrado su potencia tanto a nivel preventivo como al abordar psicopatologías graves; por ello, el objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la efectividad de una intervención psicoterapéutica grupal sobre la ansiedad en docentes de escuelas oficiales de la región de Panamá Oeste. Siguió una metodología explicativa con pretest, postest y un solo grupo. El muestreo no probabilístico fue realizado por conveniencia y de forma voluntaria, la muestra estuvo conformada por doce (12) educadores desde 30 hasta 56 años, con distintas especialidades. Se midió la ansiedad-estado a través del Inventario de Ansiedad Rasgo-Estado de Spielberger y se entrevistó clínicamente a cada participante. Se diseñaron y efectuaron ocho (8) sesiones grupales donde se integró la conceptualización y aplicación de técnicas cognitivas-conductuales, con un abordaje vincular según las teorías del apego y técnicas lúdicas. La comparación de medias de las puntuaciones T antes y después del tratamiento reflejó el cambio de significancia clínica de ansiedad considerada alta o muy alta a un nivel de ansiedad muy bajo, bajo o promedio. Se utilizó la prueba de hipótesis t de Student para muestras emparejadas y se obtuvo diferencia significativa al nivel 0,05 > p 0,00 lo cual comprobó que la intervención realizada disminuyó el nivel de ansiedad-estado de los docentes, favoreciendo a su vez reescribir narrativas, flexibilizar pensamientos, desarrollar estrategias de afrontamiento adaptativas y funcionales, y optimizar patrones relacionales.
Confiabilidad y validez de una escala del autoconcepto en estudiantes de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Panamá
Authors: Cañizales Mendoza Miguel Ángel , De León O. Francisco Jesús , Sandoya M. Régulo N.
Published: January 2025

El objetivo de esta investigación es la construcción y validación de una escala para medir el autoconcepto en adultos. Para comprender la influencia del autoconcepto en el procesamiento de información, afecto y motivación, la introspección juega un papel fundamental en ésta investigación porque aborda la pregunta filosófica "¿Quién soy?". Se utilizó una muestra no probabilística de tipo intencional de estudiantes de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Panamá. Se realizó un estudio de tipo exploratorio, con un diseño no experimental, en la escala se utilizó un nivel de medición inervalar, el diferencial semántico (Osgood, Suci y Tennenbaun 1957), que son conceptos bipolares antónimos. Se obtuvo altos niveles de confiabilidad en la escala total, a través del coeficiente de consistencia interna Alfa de Cronbach de 0.96, y en las sub-escalas de autoconcepto ante la vida, salud y muerte (entre 0.95 y 0.98). Para validar el constructo teórico del autoconcepto, se utilizó un análisis factorial con rotación varimax, identificando 62 reactivos con un coeficiente de determinación igual o mayor a 0.50. El instrumento ha demostrado ser una herramienta confiable y válida.
Adaptación conductual y rendimiento académico en estudiantes de Premedia
Authors: Biscaíno Candanedo Eyleen Sarai
Published: January 2025

Durante la adolescencia, la adaptación cobra una importancia particular debido a que es el periodo en el que se forman algunas nociones del yo. Además, las transformaciones que ocurren en ella tendrán un impacto significativo en los distintos aspectos de su vida física, emocional y social. El propósito de esta investigación fue entender las manifestaciones de la adaptación conductual y el desempeño escolar en un grupo de adolescentes de 12 a 14 años de una escuela privada. Esta investigación se llevó a cabo de manera no experimental y descriptiva, con un grupo de 70 participantes, 46 de octavo y 24 de noveno grado seleccionados a través de un muestreo no probabilístico. Se les implementó el Inventario de Adaptación de Conducta, que fue revisado en Madrid en el año 2004. La data recolectada se analizó a través de frecuencias y porcentajes, considerando los elementos de la adaptación conductual, además de factores sociodemográficos de la muestra como el género y tipo de familia. Los hallazgos de la investigación indicaron que no se detectaron niveles de adaptación conductual y desempeño escolar más altos en los estudiantes de novenos grado en relación con los de octavo grado. La mayor parte de los participantes alcanzó un grado medio de adaptabilidad conductual y su desempeño escolar se situó entre bueno y regular.
La integraciòn científica bajo una concepciòn ético-humanista
Authors: Caridad Piñón González Josefina , Rodrigues de Souza Sérgio , Dau Sandro
Published: January 2025

El trabajo que se presenta es el resultado del desarrollo cualitativo alcanzado por la Universidad de Ciencias Pedagógicas “Enrique José Varona” en sus actividades científicas y educativas mediante la integración científica, que tiene por esencia la voluntad política de los investigadores por aportar al perfeccionamiento educativo de la sociedad cubana y otros pueblos de América Latina que reclaman de nuestros logros, teniendo en vista la necesidad de un proyecto de desarrollo sostenible. Debruzase sobreuna propuesta caracterizada por la necesidad de un mayor y más claro diálogo entre los campos de acción y actuación de las ciencias humanas, sociales, exactas e de la naturaleza como forma de preparar mejor los niños de la escuela primaria y los alumnos de pregrado, grado y posgrado para actuaren como sujetos capaces de promover la interacción y la integración del hombre con su medio ambiental, su comunidad, sus pares y, en especial, consigo mismo. Para esto trabaja con la caracterización de ética como elemento esencial en esto proceso desarrollador.
Utopia: A Possible View from Latin America
Authors: Soldatenko Michael
Published: January 2025

This essay explores one possible interpretation on how Latin American intellectuals and activists use the concept of utopia. The first part of the essay provides a sketch of how European and US scholars, particularly those following Ernst Bloch, have articulated utopia. The section ends with a pessimistic reading of utopia due to the institutional power of settler colonialism, white supremacy, capitalism, and patriarchy. In the second section of the essay, the author begins by using some of the work of Jose Boaventura de Sousa Santos to explore Quijano’s coloniality of power. In the process the author demonstrates how much of European thought around utopia assumes knowledge as an un-positioned, un-located, neutral, and universalistic position. So utopia, as articulated by European thinkers, becomes part of the violent history and epistemology that invented America and can be said to be tainted with this original sin. In response, Latin American scholars and activists turn to concepts that emerge from struggles of resistance against Eurocentric thought and practices, like sumac kaway, pachamama, or the Zapatista struggles to restore utopia as part of the struggle for el buen vivir. This approach helps disentangle ourselves from the projects of modernity and permits a collective mode of thinking that is produced and thought from difference, towards liberation. So Latin American activists and scholars, like others from the Global South, are endeavoring to reevaluate utopia by going beyond European thought and restoring value to the struggles of communities whose heritage have been erased, especially native communities that have resisted coloniality.
(Ser)tão Animal: Facing the Human Animality in Gabriel Mascaro’s Boi neon (2015)
Authors: Quinteiro Pires Francisco
Published: January 2025

This article argues that Gabriel Mascaro’s Boi neon (2015) challenges the longstanding division between human and nonhuman animals in the sertão, a landscape that has been a fixture of Brazilian cinema. Boi neon blurs that dichotomy by presenting a group of characters that form a gender-destabilizing, nontraditional nomadic family who mainly works for vaquejadas, a Brazilian rodeo held in an arid region undergoing accelerating industrialization. The film collapses the Western cultural hierarchy between humans and animals in a key scene where Galega, a female truck driver, wears a horse’s head mask during an erotic dance. According to the anthropologist David Le Breton, the face is the body region where the human condition acquires meaning and incarnates a person’s identity. For Le Breton, modifying a face is the equivalent of changing existence. By analyzing Galega’s performance in dialogue with Le Breton’s theory, this article explores how Boi neon disrupts the ontological division between human and nonhuman animals in the landscape of the sertão, which historically became a stereotyped idea of impoverished, savage land that has only existed to be tamed or destroyed in the name of progress. Additionally, the article claims that Mascaro’s film encourages viewers to recognize their own animality, challenging the speciesist view of humans as rational beings distinct from their animal nature.
FOREST FOR DOMESTIC WATER CATCHMENT OF GUNUNG TEBU FOREST RESERVES, TERENGGANU
Authors: Adnan Norliyana , Mamat Mohd Parid
Published: January 2025

Forests play an important role as water catchments for all downstream demands, suchas domestic, industrial, and agricultural use. They provide not only quantity of water but also good-quality clean water. Forests help prevent impurities from entering streams, lakes, and groundwater in several ways. This process is called water purification but occurs naturally. The objective of this paper is to evaluate the importance of forest reserves, specifically the Gunung Tebu Forest Reserve (FR) in Besut, Terengganu, as a water catchment, especially for domestic use. Data on Bukit Bunga Water Treatment Plants (WTP) intakes, cost information, and forest land uses from the National Forest Inventory V (NFI V) are the main inputs for the analysis. Results show that the overall average marginal value for Gunung Tebu FR is RM297.24/ha/year. This value can be used to consider the operational cost implications of WTPs for the water purification services provided by the FR. A comparative analysis of the water catchment for Bukit Bunga WTP covers an area of 6,456.4 ha, of which approximately 88.6% is the Gunung Tebu FR. Therefore, the conservation of forest reserves as water catchment areas is important to ensure the availability of clean water, especially for domestic use.
ON THE DIOPHANTINE EQUATION P x + Q y = Z 2
Authors: Japar Izzati Izyani , Sapar Siti Hasana , M Johari M Aidil
Published: January 2025

A Diophantine equation is a polynomial equation involving two or more variables for which integral solutions are sought. An exponential Diophantine equation includes additional variables that appear as exponents. This paper focuses on determining integral solutions to the Diophantine equation px + qy = z2, given that x + y = 5, where p and q are twin primes, cousin primes, sexy primes, or any positive integers. By analyzing the solution patterns for each scenario, we aim to develop theorems and lemmas. The findings in this paper demonstrate that, for all cases where x + y = 5, the Diophantine equation does not have any non-trivial solutions when p and q are twin primes, cousin primes, or sexy primes, but it does have infinitely many solutions for any positive integers.
Fermentationstechnologie nimmt Fahrt auf
Authors: Adelhardt Andrea
Published: January 2025

Fermentierte Lebensmittel könnten die Lebensmittelproduktion revolutionieren – davon sind immer mehr Hersteller überzeugt. Erste Artikel liegen bereits in den Regalen, weitere sollen folgen.
Aus dem Internet in die Regale
Authors: Sobbe Carola
Published: January 2025

Internet-Hypes beziehen sich immer öfter auf Lebensmittel. Der Anspruch an Hersteller wächst, darauf angemessen zu reagieren.
Die „Sehnsucht nach Erlebnissen“
Authors: Konrad Jörg
Published: January 2025

Drogeriemärkte, Discounter und kleinere Verbrauchermärkte profitieren vom aktuellen Einkaufsverhalten, sagt Michael Müller, Managing Director NIQ.
Damage control resuscitation for patients with bleeding trauma
Authors: Kim Maru , Cho Hangjoo
Published: January 2025

Background: Hemorrhagic trauma is a major preventable cause of mortality in critically injured patients. Rapid surgical interventions are essential for hemostasis. Comprehensive critical care management before and after surgery significantly enhances the patient survival. Damage control resuscitation (DCR) concept has been adapted from the damage control method of the United States Navy, which outlines immediate temporary measures to prevent a ship from sinking, followed by the definitive repair of the ship at a dock.Current Concepts: DCR combined with damage control surgery focuses on controlling life-threatening hemorrhages and preventing trauma-induced coagulopathy. Key aspects of this strategy are: (1) Permissive hypotension (avoiding excessive fluid resuscitation to reduce re-bleeding risk), (2) restricted fluid and hemostatic resuscitation (limiting fluids and using blood products to promote coagulation), (3) use of antifibrinolytics (administering tranexamic acid to inhibit fibrinolysis and stabilize clots), (4) hypothermia prevention (maintaining normothermia to promote coagulation and mitigate acidosis), (5) calcium maintenance (maintaining normal calcium levels for proper cardiac function and coagulation), and (6) use of vasopressors (for stabilizing blood pressure and tissue perfusion). By integrating these aspects, DCR effectively controls immediate bleeding and overcomes systemic physiological challenges, thereby improving the survival of patients with severe trauma.Discussion and Conclusion: Implementation of DCR with surgical interventions as a bundle of care effectively manages hemorrhagic trauma, possibly saving the patient. Therefore, DCR is a cornerstone strategy to improve the survival of patients with hemorrhagic trauma.
Awareness and Compliance on Occupational Health and Work Safety among Employees in a Private Company
Authors: Coca Jerry C. , Ferrer Ronald Y. , Picardo Resty L. , Coronado Rosenie S. , Bacarisas Joan P.
Published: January 2025

Gaining awareness of occupational health and work safety is a precursor to its implementation and compliance. This study was to establish baseline information about awareness and compliance on occupational health and work safety among employees at a local level. This quantitative research made use of the descriptive, correlational, comparative research design to assess the interrelationship among demographic characteristics, awareness, and compliance among employees in a private company for the third quarter of 2024. Findings of the study revealed that the employees were aware of the six indicators. On the other hand, the respondents were not aware of the compliance of risk analysis studies to determine risky jobs in the workplace. On the level of compliance, employees complied with the use of mask, work-clothes and the rules for cleanliness inside the workplace but were not compliant with the use of fall arrestors when working at height. There was a significant relationship between the level of awareness and level of compliance. The researcher offered the occupational health and safety plan to address the findings of the study.
Adoção do Scratch para auxiliar no ensino dos fundamentos de linguagem de marcação
Authors: Silva Kerven Kildhery , Inácio Everthon Manoel da Silva , Nunes Ingrid Bruno , Cunha Sidney Rodrigues da , Queiroz Mayrton Dias de
Published: January 2025

Objetivo: propor um jogo, desenvolvido com uso do Scratch, para auxiliar no ensino da linguagem de marcação de hipertexto (HTML).
Método/abordagem: Desenvolvimento de um jogo que apresenta a estrutura do HTML. Foram apresentados os passos principais para a construção do jogo. Após a criação do jogo, foi realizado um experimento com os alunos para avaliar a aceitação e a eficácia da ferramenta.
Contribuições teóricas/práticas/sociais: O jogo proposto serve como uma ferramenta prática para docentes no ensino de HTML, permitindo que os alunos revisem e reforcem os conteúdos de forma lúdica. Teoricamente, este trabalho contribui para o desenvolvimento de metodologias alternativas de ensino de linguagens de marcação. Socialmente, a implementação de métodos educacionais interativos pode aumentar o interesse e a motivação dos alunos em aprender tecnologias web.
Originalidade/relevância: Foi possível desenvolver um jogo que apresenta a estrutura do HTML onde o aluno é desafiado a completar o código a cada fase com os termos disponíveis. Assim, foi possível detalhar um roteiro que o docente poderá seguir para apresentar os seus conteúdos de uma forma lúdica para apoiar no aprendizado dos alunos após as aulas expositivas.
IMPLEMENTASI SISTEM INFORMASI DESA BERBASIS SMART VILLAGE DALAM MENDUKUNG TRANSFORMASI DIGITAL DI DESA SUKADAMAI
Authors: Wardhani Muhammad , Mawansyah Julfikar , Munandar Muhammad Imam
Published: January 2025

Desa Sukadamai terletak di Kecamatan Manggelewa, Kabupaten Dompu, Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat. Desa Sukadamai merupakan daerah terpencil yang jauh dari pusat kota, sehingga layanan administratif menjadi aspek yang sangat penting bagi masyarakat. Namun, terdapat beberapa masalah yang terkait dengan pengelolaan data kependudukan, khususnya dalam proses administratif. Pengelolaan data dilakukan sepenuhnya secara manual, menggunakan buku catatan fisik dan media cetak kantor. Selain itu, warga desa harus mengunjungi kantor desa secara langsung untuk meminta informasi dan menyelesaikan tugas administratif. Untuk mengatasi tantangan ini, penulis mengembangkan sistem informasi desa berbasis web yang mendukung konsep desa pintar. Sistem ini bertujuan untuk membantu pemerintah setempat dan masyarakat sekitar dalam memperlancar tugas administratif dan memastikan penyebaran informasi yang konsisten. Berdasarkan uji coba, sistem ini memperoleh indeks persetujuan sebesar 89%, dengan 30 responden menyatakan "SANGAT SETUJU" terhadap implementasi sistem informasi desa berbasis Android. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memanfaatkan kemajuan teknologi guna meningkatkan efisiensi administratif. Hasil uji coba menunjukkan bahwa sistem ini efektif dan dapat diterapkan dalam skenario dunia nyata.
Determinants of Audit Quality in Manufacturing Companies in Indonesia: The Role of Auditor Specialization
Authors: Puspaningsih Abriyani , Amien Setia Utami
Published: January 2025

This research aims to analyze the effects of audit tenure, audit rotation, audit fees, age of publication, and auditor specialization on audit quality. The population in this study are manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2019 – 2021. This study used purposive sampling with a total sample of 201. The data analysis technique used in this study was logistic regression analysis. The results of the analysis prove that the variables of audit tenure, audit rotation, age of publication, and auditor specialization positively affect audit quality. In contrast, the audit fee variable does not affect audit quality. This research implies that using auditor specialization can improve audit quality, because it is believed that specialized auditors have more experience and knowledge than those who do not have specialization.
Comparison of Local Government Expenditure Efficiency: Eastern Indonesia vs Western Indonesia Before and After Covid-19
Authors: Aldita Frenike , Anggraini Rambe Roosemarina
Published: January 2025

This study aims to (1) measure the government spending efficiency of provinces in Indonesia before and after the COVID-19 pandemic and (2) compare the government spending efficiency between Western Indonesia and Eastern Indonesia at these two times. The data used consists of 34 provinces in 2019 (before the COVID-19 pandemic) and 2022 (after the COVID-19 pandemic). In this study, the inputs are education spending and health spending. The outputs used are average years of schooling and life expectancy rate. The method used is Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) based on Variables Return to Scale (VRS) with an output-oriented model. The results show that in Western Indonesia, four provinces were efficient before the COVID-19 pandemic and increased to 6 provinces after the COVID-19 pandemic. In Eastern Indonesia, there were three efficient provinces before the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased to 4 provinces that were efficient after the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, in the Eastern region, two efficient provinces also become peers for inefficient provinces before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. These two peers are Maluku and Gorontalo. Meanwhile, four efficient provinces in Western Indonesia that became peers were Yogyakarta, Riau Islands, Jakarta, and North Kalimantan before the COVID-19 pandemic. East Kalimantan became a peer only when the COVID-19 pandemic was over. Inefficient provinces should refer to their peers so that they can be efficient.
Research on Community Based Tourism in Phu Thuong Commune, Vo Nhai District, Thai Nguyen Province
Authors: Tam Dam Thi , Phuong Nga Hoang Thi , Ngan Do Tuyet , Hong Van Nguyen , Duc Hieu Nguyen , Hien Le Thi
Published: January 2025

Community tourism is understood as local communities participating in spontaneous business activities in places with attractive natural and human tourism resources, available local tourist routes and destinations, without paying attention to the interests of local communities and attracting them to participate in tourism activities. Community-based tourism aims to conserve tourism resources at the reception point. For long-term sustainable tourism development, Community-based tourism encourages local community participation in tourism and has a mechanism to create opportunities for the community. This study aims to assess the current status of community tourism development in Phu Thuong commune, Vo Nhai district, Thai Nguyen province. The research results are based on the analysis of historical documents that have been recorded and compiled from local community tourism development activities. The research results will help to objectively assess the current status, thereby pointing out the strengths, weaknesses, and potential opportunities for the development of community tourism, especially with the participation of people, local authorities, tourism cooperatives, and tourism enterprises in the development linkage process. From there, the author proposes important solutions to attract tourists to visit in the coming years.
The Impact of Short Video Advertisements on Consumers' Purchase Intention: A Case Study of China
Authors: Chen I-Ching , Quan Li-Qian
Published: January 2025

With the widespread adoption of smartphones and the rapid development of the internet, short video platforms have grown rapidly in recent years, attracting significant attention from ecommerce merchants for their advertising potential. The large number of short video advertisements has led to visual fatigue among consumers. This study delves into the impact of short video advertisements on consumer purchase intentions in mainland China using the Critical Incident Technique. The findings reveal that the themes and narratives, moral values, functional orientation, content materials, and cost-performance ratio of short video advertisements significantly influence consumer purchase intentions. Based on the research findings, this study offers targeted suggestions for e-commerce merchants who use short video advertisements as a marketing strategy
Evaluation of Breast Engorgement and Intra-mammary Hemodynamicsusing Portable Echo
Authors: Nishikage Mami , Isono Minami , Tanaka Chiaki , Kasai Hitomi , Sudo Mika , Tateoka Yumiko
Published: January 2025

While the use of a breast band has declined with the widespread adoption of nursing bras, mothers who complain of significant mastalgia can use breast elevation. This method of maintaining the breast in a conical shapeaimed at alleviating the symptoms of breast engorgement. However, its effectiveness in promoting blood flow in the breast has not been ascertained using objective indices. In this study, we aimed to examine the bra-wearing effect on blood flow in the axillary arteries and veins of women with breast engorgement symptoms, along with the bra use effect during lactation and relief from engorgement. After 12 women experienced breast engorgement on postpartum day 3, they wore a bra for 3 hours. Axillary arteriovenous blood flow was measured pre- and post-breastfeeding, as well as pre- and postwearing a bra using portable echo. The pul-satility (PI) and resistance (RI) indices were calculated. Blood flow in the axillary artery was quantified for four women with non-wired bras. Blood flow in the axillary vein was quantified for one and four women wearing wired and nonwired bras, respectively. The changes after breast-feeding before and after wearing a bra were assessed. The axillary artery’s RI decreased after wearing non-wired bras, indicating increased blood flow into the breast and reduced vascular re-sistance. For the axillary veins, the PI and RI decreased after wearing wired bras, indicating re-duced vascular resistance and blood flow outside the breast. The PI and RI increased after wearing non-wired bras, indicating restricted blood return. Bras that raise the entire breast uniformly may facilitate adequate blood circulation, thus, influencing bra selection.
English Premier League Football Predictions
Authors: Destiny Agboro
Published: January 2025

This research project utilized advanced computer algorithms to predict the outcomes of Premier League soccer matches. The dataset containing match data and odds from seasons was processed to handle missing information, select features anzd reduce complexity using Principal Component Analysis. To address imbalances, in the target variable Synthetic Minority Over sampling Technique (SMOTE) was employed. Various machine learning models such as Random Forest, Decision Tree, SVM, XG Boost and Light GBM were evaluated. Model performance was fine tuned using Grid Search CV by adjusting hyperparameters. XG Boost and Light GBM demonstrated the test accuracy at 63% with Random Forest proving dependable. Despite training accuracy rates a decrease in test accuracy indicated overfitting issues. Detailed model performance assessments were provided through confusion matrices and classification reports. The study highlighted the importance of preprocessing and feature engineering alongside model selection for optimal performance improvement. Future steps will focus on enhancing feature engineering techniques exploring methods, regularization strategies and integrating real time data, for research advancements in predicting football match outcomes using machine learning applications.
The Relationship Compost Produced​ from Material Animals and Plants to Chemical Properties of Ultisol
Authors: Prima Ilahi Ranti , idar Gusn , Aprisal A.
Published: January 2025

One of the efforts to improve the chemical properties of Ultisol is the application of compost. The research was conducted from April to August 2022, with the aim of studying the relationship between compost from animal and plant materials and the chemical properties of Ultisol. The research was conducted in a completely randomized design (CRD), with 6 treatments (Control; FC A; FC B; FC C; FC D; and FC E) with 3 replications. The additional ingredients of each compost and its decomposer are different, so the quality, quantity, and effect on the soil are also different. Compost was applied at the equivalent of 5 tons/ha (5 g/2kg) of soil. The parameters analyzed were Organik-C (Walkley and Black); pH H2O (1:2.5); total-N (Kelshall); P-available (Bray II); K-exchangeable, Ca-exchangeable, Mg-exchangeable, CEC (Ammonium acetate extract 1N pH 7); Al-dd (Volumetry); C/N; total-P, total-K, total-Ca, total-Mg (Wet-soaking); and moisture content. The results showed that KA, pH, total nutrients (N+P2O+K2O5), Organic-C, and C/N ratio in compost D had met SNI 7763/2018, and had an effect on increasing pH, P-Available, K-dd, Ca-dd, Mg-dd. For PK A and compost B, it increases soil C-Org, compost C increases soil Total-N, and compost E has an effect on increasing soil CEC. Based on these tests, compost D with chicken manure, husk ash, dolomite, and humic acid is the best.
Civil Liability For Non-Pecuniary Damage Caused By Publication Of Information In The (Electronic) Media
Authors: Proso Maja , Šago Dinka
Published: January 2025

The right to freedom of expression is often in conflict with other fundamental rights, which require a careful weighing of conflicting rights and interests, especially in terms of assessing the proportionality and necessity of restrictions on individual rights. In this paper, the authors limit the scope of research to situations in which the right to freedom of expression (Article 10 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) and the right to private life (Article 8 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) are opposed. The research methodology includes a fundamental analysis of the relevant legal framework with the aim of identifying existing deficiencies in this area. In particular, the authors analyze the practice of the European Court of Human Rights, where the court weighed the balance between the right to freedom of expression and the right to respect for private life. The research results indicate the protection of the right to privacy as a global challenge in the digital environment. The authors come to the conclusion that the development of the Internet and digital technologies, which enable fast communication of a large number of users and the exchange of a large amount of data in different formats on a global level, certainly contribute to the appearance of new risks regarding the violation of the right to privacy.
Les intentions de recherche d’aide des ainés pour un problème de santé mentale
Authors: Gingras Gabrielle , Nelson Mathilde , Leblond Léa-Maude , Landreville Philippe , Carmichael Pierre-Hugues
Published: January 2025

La prévalence des troubles dépressifs et anxieux est élevée chez les aînés, mais les services en santé mentale sont sous-utilisés par cette population. Selon la théorie du comportement planifié, les intentions de recherche d’aide sont fortement associées au comportement de recherche d’aide. Les intentions de recherche d’aide des aînés ont reçu peu d’attention dans la littérature. Les objectifs de cette étude étaient de comparer les intentions de recherche d’aide des aînés à celles des jeunes adultes, pour ensuite comparer les intentions des aînés pour l’anxiété et la dépression ainsi qu’auprès de sources formelles et informelles. Le General Help Seeking Questionnaire a été complété par 165 personnes âgées (> 60 ans) et 113 jeunes adultes (18 à 36 ans) ayant participé à une étude sur la littératie en santé mentale et la recherche d'aide. Les résultats indiquent que les aînés ont davantage l’intention de demander de l’aide envers des sources d’aide formelles. Aucune différence significative n'est apparue entre les intentions des aînés pour l’anxiété et la dépression ni entre les intentions des aînés et celles des jeunes. Les résultats suggèrent que des études supplémentaires devront être réalisées pour avoir accès à une meilleure compréhension des intentions de recherche d’aide des aînés.