bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MANAJEMEN BOARDING SCHOOL DALAM PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER RELIGIUS SISWA DI SMP ISLAM INTEGRAL LUQMAN AL HAKIM KUDUS
Authors: Zusron Wifaqul Azmi , Bakhri Syaiful
Published: January 2025

Boarding school is a social institution that focuses on building the character of students, which functions as a companion to formal education at school. Dormitory-based education systems such as boarding schools, especially those based on Islamic values, make school principals and teachers more intensive in teaching and instilling character values in students. This research approach uses qualitative descriptive research. Data collection techniques use several methods, namely observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques use data reduction methods, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that: 1) Planning for boarding school management at Luqman Al Hakim Kudus Integral Islamic Middle School goes through several stages, namely determining the purpose of having a dormitory by uniting the vision and mission of the dormitory, determining human resources by means of a teacher/religious teacher recruitment system, develop programs with daily life applications. 2) Implementation of boarding school management at the Luqman Al Hakim Kudus Integral Islamic Middle School is carried out by creating a predetermined daily activity schedule for students, building students' character by following programs in the dormitory, drawing up rules and regulations so that the students obey. 3) Evaluation of boarding school management at SMP Isalm Integral Luqman Al Hakim Kudus was carried out divided into two evaluations. The first is an evaluation of the students, such as providing punishment/sanctions for students who violate them, achieving the target of depositing the students' Qur'an memorization, recapping the daily results of the students with the exams they take, then making it into one book, namely a report card.
IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM MARKET DAY DALAM MENINGKATKAN JIWA ENTREPRENEUR SISWA DI SMA EL-FITRA KOTA BANDUNG
Authors: Hidayat Wahyu , Gunawan Samia
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki dampak program Market Day terhadap pengembangan kewirausahaan siswa di SMA El-Fitra Kota Bandung. Melalui metode kualitatif yang melibatkan analisis dokumen, wawancara, dan observasi, hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa program tersebut berhasil melibatkan siswa secara aktif dan membantu dalam pembangunan serta pengembangan kewirausahaan pada mereka. Kondisi kewirausahaan siswa tampak meningkat baik sebelum maupun setelah pelaksanaan program, dan mereka dapat menerapkan keterampilan yang diperoleh dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Implementasi program Market Day melibatkan berbagai aspek seperti perencanaan, koordinasi, dan pelaksanaan, sementara nilai-nilai moral kewirausahaan tercermin dalam aktivitas siswa. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan wawasan penting bagi praktisi dan akademisi tentang pentingnya pendekatan komprehensif dalam mengelola program kewirausahaan di sekolah serta memperkuat inovasi dalam manajemen kewirausahaan pendidikan.
PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER SISWA MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN UNJUK KERJA KARYA DI SDN BANYU URIP III SURABAYA
Authors: Afina Syabila Rahma
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze work performance learning that influences the formation or development of student character. The research method used is a qualitative method with data collection techniques through observation and interviews. Data analysis in this research includes data reduction and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the learning performance of this work is very important for the formation of student character, in this case the teacher also plays a very important role in the formation of student character. The teacher does not only act as a teacher, but also as a role model for students.
Facilitators and Barriers Associated With Mental Health Service Utilization Among Individuals With Alcohol Use Disorder in Korea
Authors: Lee Eun Sol , Ha Yujeong , Ko Young-Mi , Park Subin
Published: January 2025

Objective The treatment rate for alcohol use disorder (AUD) in Korea is significantly lower than its prevalence rate. Because untreated AUD can have harmful consequences, it is important to identify the factors that contribute to individuals with AUD seeking mental health services.Methods We collected nationally representative data from the National Mental Health Survey of Korea 2021 and analyzed responses from 643 individuals with AUD, of which 76.8% were male. Factors related to mental health service utilization among individuals with AUD were classified into three categories: sociodemographic (such as sex, age, marital status, education, and monthly household income), clinical (including symptom severity, psychiatric comorbidity, suicidality, and physical illness), and psychological characteristics (like perceived stigma, loneliness and social isolation, and resilience). We used multiple logistic regression analyses to examine each characteristic separately and combined in a single model to determine the most significant factors.Results The three logistic regression models revealed that sex, psychiatric comorbidity, physical illness, and perceived stigma are significantly linked to the utilization of mental health services among individuals with AUD. Results from the comprehensive model indicated that only physical illness and perceived stigma have significant associations with mental health service utilization.Conclusion These findings can assist in developing targeted interventions for individuals with AUD.
Digital documentary construction as a way of social cognition of a person and society
Authors: Nikitina Taisiia Sergeevna
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the study is to define digital documentary construction as a way of social cognition of a person and society. In this study, digital documentary construction is interpreted as a new type of social intersubjective project that syncretically combines learning, education, research, propaganda, as well as self-expression, promotion, and entertainment. The attributive function of digital documentary construction is the fact that it is always a mass archiving of the past, within which there is a unique world, space and time. The scientific novelty of the research consists in identifying the levels of social cognition of a person and society within the digital documentary construction. As a result of the research, the author of the article came to the conclusion that such levels are protocol, perceptual, intuitive, ideological and transcendental.
History of the study of burial mounds in Kabardino-Balkaria in the late 1960s – first half of the 1980s: Features and results
Authors: Fomenko Vladimir Aleksandrovich
Published: January 2025

The research aims to characterize the history of the study of Kabardino-Balkarian burial mounds from the late 1960s to the first half of the 1980s, highlighting the features and summing up some results. The scientific novelty of this article is associated with the need for a general modern assessment of the achievements and miscalculations of regional archeology of the period under study. The article analyzes data on the history of field research in the region (including the general organization and methodology of excavations and exploration), as well as the main trends in the practical application of archaeological materials accumulated during this period and in their scientific understanding. As a result of the work, the author comes to the conclusion that large-scale archaeological research conducted in the republic in the late 1960s – first half of the 1980s made a significant contribution to the development of domestic historical science. However, among the local features and results, negative trends and shortcomings were noted. For example, the scale and unseasonal nature of excavations often led to a decrease in their quality (topographic surveys, drawings, photographs, etc.). These shortcomings were specific not only to Kabardino-Balkaria, they were repeated in other regions of the North Caucasus and Southern Russia.
Medical discourse: Extent and content of the concept
Authors: Sokolova Alina Yurievna
Published: January 2025

Communicative interaction in the field of medicine is one of the main factors that have a significant impact on the process and outcome of treatment. In medicine, there are various manifestations of speech interaction, some of which have discursive features, the others are introduced in the form of a text. The purpose of this study is to differentiate the types of speech interaction in the field of medical communication based on the specified scope and content of the concept "discourse". The scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact that the work formulates a distinctive property of discourse as a whole, which is manifested in the presence of verbal and non-verbal synchronous bidirectional interaction between communication participants, on the basis of which textual and discursive types of speech interaction in the medical field are distinguished. As a result of the research, the concept of "medical discourse" is clarified, its relationship with the concept of "text" is determined, and the main types of interaction in the field of medical communication are differentiated. The presented division of types of speech interaction in medicine will allow, based on the consideration of the characteristic features of the text and discourse, to determine the most successful strategies for the implementation of each type.
Representation of the RESPONSIBILITY concept in modern economic media discourse (based on the material of the German language)
Authors: Petryanina Olga Valeryevna , Belenkova Yulia Sergeevna
Published: January 2025

This article is devoted to the study of the notion of responsibility in the German economic media discourse. The purpose of our research is to identify the means of linguistic expression of the RESPONSIBILITY concept in the texts of the chosen genre, allowing us to reveal and describe its conceptual essence, which forms the basis of business ethics. The authors consider the content of this phenomenon within the framework of the linguocognitive paradigm, and characterize its types, which determine the main directions of argumentative strategies in the modern economic world. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that for the first time the means of actualizing the RESPONSIBILITY concept in German media texts devoted to economic topics have been analyzed, and a set of conceptual features reflecting its specifics has been identified. As a result, it was found that the most frequent linguistic units representing the described concept in the language of the German-language economic press are compound nouns (composites). It is a complex nomination that makes it possible to significantly increase the semantic capacity of the RESPONSIBILITY concept, contaminating its substantive component with various conceptual features, such as entities engaged in management activities, areas of implementation of economic actions and processes, as well as the assessment of their results and consequences, correlated with current norms and values.
NEURODESENVOLVIMENTO INFANTIL, USO DE TELAS E ESTRESSE PARENTAL
Authors: Cruz Shibukawa Bianca Machado
Published: January 2025

O desenvolvimento infantil possui diversos fatores determinantes, que passam desde a combinação genética dos genitores, até as condições ambientais em que a criança crescerá exposta. Portanto, a avaliação do desenvolvimento neurológico de crianças é fundamental para aferir as habilidades motoras fina e grossa, cognição, domínio linguístico, capacidade de resolução de problemas, além da comunicação psicossocial
Data-driven model for soil-object interaction with large plastic deformation
Authors: Yang Qinghao , Hambleton James
Published: January 2025

Soil undergoes large deformation in many soil-object interactions, such as indentation and ploughing. Modeling these processes presents challenges due to the large and predominantly plastic deformation and the associated free surface evolution. This paper proposes a data-driven method to model these processes efficiently. In this method, neural network models are employed to predict force-displacement relationships throughout the deformation process, accounting for the evolution of the free surface. Proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) facilitates the low-dimensional representation of surface geometries. The accuracy and efficiency of the method are demonstrated by applying the approach to three examples: wedge indentation, cylinder indentation, and plate ploughing. By considering various object geometries, soil parameters, and motions, the study also showcases the method's potential for application across a wide range of problems characterized by soil-object interaction.
Against Unconscious Mental Imagery in Aphantasia
Authors: Scholz Christian , Monzel Merlin , Liu Jianghao
Published: January 2025

Zeman’s recent TiCS review [1] expertly summarized the theoretical and empirical literature onaphantasia. As part of his review, Zeman discusses the view proposed by Nanay [2], thataphantasics may have unconscious mental imagery. This view was recently defended in a TiCSletter by Michel and colleagues [3], who consider it to be “clearly superior to other views” (p. 1).However, we argue that the current debate about unconscious imagery ignores emergingneuroimaging evidence which consistently points to non-perception-like neural representationsduring imagery attempts in aphantasia. Specifically, we caution against interpretations of theactivity of the visual cortex as a sufficient indicator for unconscious imagery in aphantasia, bydrawing attention to the importance of representational overlap and cross-decodability betweenimagery and perception.
MEDICALIZAÇÃO: escalas e estratégias do setor farmacêutico
Authors: Stacciarini João Henrique Santana
Published: January 2025

Pesquisadores de diversas áreas do conhecimento têm se dedicado à investigação das origens, materializações e decorrências do fenômeno da “medicalização”. Buscando auxiliar este debate, realizamos amplo levantamento e análise dos números que cercam a temática – sobretudo no que diz respeito ao crescimento da produção, marketing e consumo de medicamentos em escala global e nacional (Brasil). Os resultados apontam que o mercado farmacêutico mundial obteve receitas na casa de US$ 1,25 trilhão. As vinte maiores companhias do setor possuem um valor de mercado agregado de US$ 2,87 trilhões. No território brasileiro, são 454 indústrias farmacêuticas e 116,1 mil farmácias. A produção de medicamentos atinge 162 bilhões de doses no país e as vinte e seis maiores empresas farmacêuticas nacionais obtiveram receitas conjuntas de R$ 38,7 bilhões. Avolumam-se também o investimento em marketing do setor, que atinge R$ 10,8 bilhões. Duas farmacêuticas lideram o ranking dos maiores investidores publicitários do Brasil.
Examining the Impact of Capital Structure on the Profitability of the Saudi Banking Sector: A Panel Least Squares (PLS) Approach
Authors: Bahrawe Seraj
Published: January 2025

This study examines the influence of capital structure and other financial variables on the profitability of Saudi Arabia's banking sector during the period 2010 to 2021. The author used a panel least squares (PLS) model, utilizing 96 observations derived from eight banks. Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Financial Leverage (FL), Net Income (NI), Interest Expended to Interest Earned (IEIE), and Interest Income to Total Fund (IITF) are some of the independent variables that affect Rate of Return on Assets (ROA). The findings reveal that DAR positively impacts profitability and reflects effective debt utilization within assets, while DER negatively affects profitability due to the risks of excessive reliance on equity-financed debt. FL also has a strong positive influence, emphasizing the importance of leverage, and NI, though marginally impactful, contributes positively. IEIE shows a slight positive effect, indicating the need for efficient cost management, whereas IITF exhibits a negative but insignificant relationship, suggesting inefficiencies in interest income during the period. The model explains 83.1% of the variation in ROA, emphasizing the collective relevance of these factors. The study underscores the importance of balanced debt and equity management, efficient use of financial instruments, and cost optimization to enhance profitability and sustain financial stability in Saudi banks.
Formirovanie professional'noi samootsenki studentov meditsinskogo kolledzha v usloviiakh novoi obrazovatel'noi tekhnologii "Professionalitet"
Authors: Prozorova Mariia Nikolaevna
Published: January 2025

This scientific research is devoted to the development of an innovative technology for the formation of adequate professional self-esteem among students of secondary vocational educational institutions (SPE) as a fundamental factor of successful professional socialization and career growth. The study is relevant in the context of the implementation of the federal project «Professionalism», aimed at the close integration of education and the real sector of the economy, which places increased demands on the level of training of specialists. The main hypothesis of the study is that the targeted impact on the formation of professional self-esteem of students at the early stages of their studies in vocational education and training significantly increases their adaptation to future professional activities and contributes to a more informed choice of a career path. The research analyzed the existing scientific approaches to the formation of professional self-esteem, as well as the concept of professional identity. The analysis revealed key factors that have a significant impact on the formation and functioning of professional self-esteem: parenting style in the family, previous professional experience (if any), the level of support from teachers and peers, success in educational activities, the presence of clear professional goals and plans. In addition, the influence of the student's personal qualities, such as self-motivation, stress tolerance, sociability and critical thinking, was determined.
Criteria for Evaluating Clinical Outcome Studies
Authors: Hendle Nelson
Published: January 2025

Clinical outcome measure evaluate the status of a patient after a clinical intervention, whether there be improvement, no change or even a worsening in the treated condition. The researcher reporting the results of the clinical intervention, be it a test of a medication, result of a surgery or results of a cluster of treatments, has a vested interest in reporting positive results of his intervention. There are many factors influencing the outcome results.

Some of the most obvious variables which influence outcome reporting are patient selection, criteria for improvement, quantification of improvement, inter-rater reliability, the use of objective versus subjective measurements.
Reviewing Hydatidosis in Iraqi Papers
Authors:   ClinicSearch Publishing LLC, Abdul Rahman Alhiti Hazim
Published: January 2025

Background and Aim: Hydatidosis tells a well-known zoonotic parasitic infection in rural areas This article reviews the Iraqi papers concerning Hydatidosis.

Methods: The author searched for the word (hydatid) in the Iraqi website engine: Iraqi Academic Scientific Journals (https://www.iasj.net ); for the (hydatid+Iraq) on the website engine: Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.com ) by setting the search (at any time); for the (hydatid+Iraq) on the website engine: World Cat (https://www.worldcat.org ), set the search (publications) specifying search since the last 25 years; for the (hydatid+Iraq) on the website engine: PubMed (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) which applied the search automatically since 1946. Accordingly, the authors organized the data in tables and figures using Excel software 2010. Findings: According to the predefined search, 275 papers in (https://www.iasj.net) (8.7 %), 2570 papers in (https://scholar.google.com) (81.8 %), 217 papers in the (https://www.worldcat.org) (6.9 %), 79 papers in (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) (2.5 %). According to the occupied organs, 79 papers of the liver (18.4 %) and 526 papers of the lung (16.7 %) lowered subsequently. There is a 79-95 % overlap among these academic search engines.

Conclusion: Iraqi researchers studied hydatidosis comprehensively and distributed their papers in famous academic engines, Google Scholar is the dominant one.
Book Reviews
Authors: Bienhoff Jamie , Veysey-White Isaac , Deckbar Anne
Published: January 2025

Dona Pursall and Eva Van de Wiele, eds., Sugar, Spice, and the Not So Nice: Comics Picturing Girlhood (Leuven: Leuven University Press, 2023). 250 pp. ISBN: 9789462703612 (€30.00)

María Porras Sánchez and Gerardo Vilches, eds., Precarious Youth in Contemporary Graphic Narratives: Young Lives in Crisis (New York: Routledge, 2023). 288 pp. ISBN: 9781032123592 (Hardback: $180, eBook: $41.24)

David Pinho Barros, The Clear Line in Comics and Cinema: A Transmedial Approach (Leuven: Leuven University Press, 2022). 266 pp. ISBN: 9789462703209 (€59.50).
USING FACIAL EXPRESSIONS FOR CUSTOM ACTIONS: DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A HANDS-FREE INTERACTION METHOD
Authors: ZELINSKYI Serhii , BOYKO Yuriy
Published: January 2025

This study explores a novel facial expression-based interaction method designed to provide an accessible and hands-free alternative for performing precision tasks. Traditional input devices, such as keyboards and mice, are often unsuitable for individuals with limited mobility or for hands-free environments. The proposed system leverages standard computer hardware and machine learning-based facial landmark detection to map customizable facial expressions to specific actions, making it a low-cost and adaptable solution. This study evaluates the usability, learnability, and potential applications of this interaction method through a task-based user study. Sixteen participants aged 19–34 completed a series of five trials, performing the same color and number-matching task on an interactive grid. This approach allowed the evaluation of the learning curve by analyzing how participants improved their skills and reduced task completion times with each subsequent trial. Participants also provided feedback on challenging facial expressions to identify usability challenges. The evaluation focused on task completion time, participant-reported challenging actions, and qualitative feedback to assess system usability, user adaptability, and potential applications. The results indicate a clear learning curve, with participants improving task completion times over repeated trials. Feedback highlighted the potential of this interaction method for assistive technologies, gamified facial exercises, and as a supplementary input tool, while also identifying challenges such as facial fatigue and action complexity. The findings demonstrate the system's promise as an accessible and adaptable alternative interaction method, with opportunities for future refinement and broader application.
MEMUR DİSİPLİN CEZALARINDA DİSİPLİN KURULLARININ “DURMA” KARARI VERMESİ, MÜMKÜN MÜDÜR?
Authors: Taşcı B. İzzet
Published: January 2025

Memurlarla ilgili disiplin işlemlerinde, disiplin kurullarının önlerine gelen konularda durma kararı verdikleri örneklere rastlanılmaktadır. Ceza hukukunun genel ilkelerinin, disiplin hukukundaki boşlukları doldurma yönünden disiplin hukukuna “rehberlik etme” görevini yerine getirdiği hususu da dikkate alınarak, disiplin kurullarının fiili olarak vermiş oldukları “durma” kararlarının hukuka uygun olup olmadıklarının, bu çerçevede tartışılması gerektiği açıktır.
İdareler kanunilik ilkesi gereği her türlü faaliyetlerini hukuk kuralları içinde yürütmek durumundadırlar. İdari işlemi yapacak olan yetkili organların yetkilerin dışına çıkmaları idari işlemleri sakatlayacaktır. Diğer taraftan idareler tesis ettikleri işlemlerde zaman aşımı sürelerine de dikkat etmek durumundadırlar. Hukuk devleti anlayışının doğal bir sonucu olarak disiplin kurullarının gerek itiraz mercii olarak ve gerekse yetkili karar merci olarak vermiş oldukları kararlarda bu hususlara dikkat etmeleri zorunluluk arz etmektedir.
Bu çalışmamızda; konuyla ilgili meri mevzuat, mevcut literatür ve dolaylı olarak yararlanılabilecek diğer yargı kararları da dikkate alınarak, uygulamada kendisine fiili olarak yer bulan; disiplin kurullarının ve yüksek disiplin kurullarının “durma” kararı vermeleri hususunun, hangi çerçevede mümkün olabileceği genel olarak tartışılmış ve ayrıca memurlara verilen disiplin cezalarını itirazen değerlendiren disiplin kurullarının, kademe ilerlemesinin durdurulması disiplin cezasını itirazen değerlendirmeye ve memuriyetten çıkarma cezasına da karar vermeye yetkili olan yüksek disiplin kurullarının, “konunun yeniden incelenmesine” karar verip veremeyecekleri hususuna da açıklık getirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.
TRACING THE OMBUDSMAN HISTORICAL ROOTS IN THE CONTEXT OF POLICY TRANSFER
Authors: Özbek Cuma Ali , Keser Ahmet
Published: January 2025

The ongoing debate regarding the historical origins of the ombudsman remains a topic of contemporary discourse. This study delves into both the inception and progression of the ombudsman, analyzing its historical trajectory and transformations within the context of policy transfer. The focus lies in understanding how policies or public administrations behave and evolve over time. Specifically, the study seeks to elucidate the emergence of a policy within the framework of policy transfer, using the roots of the ombudsman and administrative mechanisms in Ottoman and Sweden as illustrative examples. Through this exploration, it becomes evident that every policy leaves an indelible mark at its origin and often circles back to its point of origin. Policy diffusion, as evidenced by path-dependent development in policy transfer, preserves its essence and manifests a discernible correlation throughout the historical process.
Wissensnutzung in der Ministerialbürokratie aus dem Blickwinkel der Policy- und Verwaltungsforschung / Knowledge Utilization in the Ministerial Bureaucracy From the Perspective of Policy and Administrative Research
Authors: Beneke Jasmin Theres , Jakubowitz Fabian
Published: January 2025

Wissensnutzung ist für die Problemlösungsfähigkeit und Legitimität politisch-administrativer Systeme von großer Bedeutung. Die Literatur zur Wissensnutzung ist sehr umfangreich und enthält viele Konzepte aus unterschiedlichen Disziplinen, was verwirrend sein kann. Daher sind bisher die Erkenntnisse der Wissensnutzungsforschung unzureichend mit der Policy- und Verwaltungsforschung verbunden. Die Rolle von Organisationen wie Ministerialbürokratien bei der Wissensverarbeitung im politischen Prozess wird oft nicht ausreichend berücksichtigt. Wir nutzen den Analyserahmen von Marian Döhler (2020b) für Organisationen, um Ansätze zu diskutieren, wie vorhandene Wissensstände verknüpft werden können. Aus politikwissenschaftlicher Sicht bieten wir Orientierung. Wir zeigen, dass ausgehend von der Formalstruktur von Organisationen eine Verbindung der Literaturstränge in Analysen gelingen kann. Für eine erfolgreiche Verbindung ist es wesentlich, die Konzepte in den von Döhler vorgeschlagenen Dimensionen zu verorten und sich klar auf policy- und verwaltungswissenschaftliche Fragestellungen zu konzentrieren.
Participatory Action Research for Educational and Social Inclusion. Experiences in scenarios of social segregation and unwanted isolation
Authors: Telleria Imanol , del Mar Lledó Maria
Published: January 2025

The article compiles the knowledge generated in various areas of social exclusion such as social segregation and unwanted isolation, through participatory action research processes carried out in the context of the internships of the Master’s degree in Community Participation and Development of the University of the Basque Country. It is the relationship networks that are established that give rise to new knowledge, based on the analysis of the feedback that arises between the most socially vulnerable, the associations in which they participate and university students and academics. Social and tangible challenges are set out on which to strengthen individual and collective competences and promote an awareness that has an impact on both personal change and the environment. The systematization of the experiences and the critique of the process, carried out by the tutors with the role of researchers, allows us to identify the characteristics of the spaces from which values are developed and consensus on common interests, rights and needs is reached. An assessment of their own and common learning, by the different participating agents (educational, professional and community) highlights the weaknesses, strengths and opportunities that need to be faced in order to be competent in the development of social cohesion dynamics. The aim is to contribute to greater participation of people in vulnerable situations.
Initiating a Dynamic Co-Constructed One Health Project: reflections from Participatory Action Research in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo
Authors: Dagneau Eloïse , Procureur Fanny , Vieri Krizia , Olchini Davide , Ben Abdelhafidh Louisa , Franzini Anne-Laurence
Published: January 2025

In an era of interconnected global challenges, the One Health (OH) approach emerges as a beacon of collaborative resilience in the face of emerging pandemics. The implications are particularly profound in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a known hotspot for infectious diseases. Recognizing this, we employed Participatory Action Research (PAR) as a community-centered approach to implementing the OH framework to address environmental, animal, and human health issues in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park (KBNP) area. Through a structured process of knowledge integration, we enhance our comprehension of underlying issues while establishing a sustained partnership with the community. This approach ensures that solutions are not only contextually relevant but are the product of a collaborative co-construction, thereby reinforcing long-term resilience at the community level. This article explores the application of this approach, detailing the co-construction process and sharing challenges regarding power dynamics, and lessons learned from the project implementation in a humanitarian context.
Node wrappers for QoS monitoring in transparent optical nodes
Authors: Médard Muriel , Chinn Stephen R. , Saengudomlert Poompat
Published: January 2025

Transparent optical nodes (TONs), such as all‐optical switches and erbium‐doped fiber amplifiers, are an increasingly important part of wavelength‐division multiplexed (WDM) networks. Our goal in this paper is to consider how quality of service (QoS) may be monitored at such TONs. The question is particularly important as access to WDM networks, and associated security concerns, increase. Our paper has four parts. First, we present an overview of the vulnerabilities of TONs to QoS degradation for two main classes of TONs, namely all‐optical switching nodes and amplifiers in optical networks. Second, we discuss the applicability of traditional supervisory methods to such degradations. Third, we propose a novel approach to monitoring QoS degradations in TONs. Our approach works by comparing the input and output at a node and deciding whether unacceptable service degradation has occurred at that node. Finally, we analyze the performance, under simple attack scenarios, of our approach for jamming attacks at transparent optical switching nodes and amplifiers. We show that our method is several orders of magnitude faster than bit error rate testers in detecting QoS degradations.
New perspectives in neurotrauma research
Authors: Neugebauer Edmund , Lefering Rolf , Noth Johannes
Published: January 2025

Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries are severe burdens for the patients, their relatives, the health care providers and society as a whole. Recent data demonstrate the magnitude of the problem: It is mostly a disease of the young gen-eration (age 2045years) with mortality rates for severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) between 4050%. In approximately 60% of cases, multiple trauma is accompanied by head injury. The outcome of TBI is determined not only by the extent and severity of the primary insult, but also by the degree of secondary brain damage. In the subgroup of severe TBI (GCS≤8) only 25%t of patients showed a complete recovery or had minor neurological deficits; 15% resulted in a lifelong disability or even in a permanent vegetative state. Economically, the impact of TBI is enormous estimates of the costs of TBI in the U.S. range from 415 billion dollars per year. Valid data for Germany are not yet available.
Publishing in the field of brain plasticity, repair and	rehabilitation: An emerging neuroscience niche journal
Authors: Sabel B.A. , Matzke S. , Prilloff S.
Published: January 2025

The journal Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience (RNN) is now published in its 25th volume since its inception in 1989. RNN focuses on the emerging field of brain plasticity, repair and rehabilitation, including original and review papers both in basic research (animal experiments, in vitro studies) and in the clinical domain, including brain imaging studies. During the last decade RNN has experienced a steady progress in its reference value and scientific impact. The ISI-impact factor has risen from 1.117 (1997) to 2.862 (2006). This places the journal at the 81st rank among all 200 neuroscience journals, i.e. 60% of all neuroscience journals have a lower impact factor. When compared to other journals in the field of rehabilitation, RNN ranks number 1. Causes for this positive development are, among others: (1) the field of neuroplasticity, regeneration, recovery and rehabilitation is an emerging field in medicine and therefore the number of publications and their citation rate overall increases, (2) the special issues strategy, (3) a top level editorial board, and (4) the quality of papers submitted to RNN continuously improves as RNN is gaining increasing acceptance in the scientific community. Thus, in the space of neuroscience in general, and rehabilitation in particular, RNN has become a visible, high impact journal and a leading source of original scientific information pertaining to brain plasticity , rehabilitation and repair. RNN is likely to gain more momentum as the field matures further.
Clausewitz’s Conceptual Relationship Among Tactics, Strategy, and the Conduct of War (Kriegführung)
Authors: Rapin Ami-Jacques
Published: January 2025

In accordance with the findings of other recent research, this article also posits the hypothesis that a broader conceptualisation of strategy, one which extends beyond the “narrow” definition of the term, is an underlying theme in Clausewitz’s work. The present analysis aims to investigate the interpretive nuances of the term _Strategie_ within the German military lexicon, as it is employed in a fluid and context-specific manner. The investigation will then proceed to present the argument that, in contrast to the Clausewitzian understanding of tactics, his concept of strategy can be considered to be open-ended. The concept oscillates between the poles of tactics and the broader category of conduct of war (_Kriegführung_), with its connotations and scope changing in accordance with these oscillations.
Data-Driven, Parameterized Reduced-order Models for Predicting Distortion in Metal 3D Printing
Authors: Deo Indu Kant , Choi Youngsoo , Khairallah Saad A. , Reikher Alexandre , Strantza Maria
Published: January 2025

In Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), the applied laser energy produces high thermal gradients that lead to unacceptable final part distortion. Accurate distortion prediction is essential for optimizing the 3D printing process and manufacturing a part that meets geometric accuracy requirements. This study introduces data-driven parameterized reduced-order models (ROMs) to predict distortion in LPBF across various machine process settings. We propose a ROM framework that combines Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) with Gaussian Process Regression (GPR) and compare its performance against a deep-learning based parameterized graph convolutional autoencoder (GCA). The POD-GPR model demonstrates high accuracy, predicting distortions within \(\pm 0.001\text{mm}\), and delivers a computational speed-up of approximately 1800x.
Performant Automatic BLAS Offloading on Unified Memory Architecture with OpenMP First-Touch Style Data Movement
Authors: Li Junjie
Published: January 2025

BLAS is a fundamental building block of advanced linear algebra libraries and many modern scientific computing applications. GPU is known for its strong arithmetic computing capability, and highly suited for BLAS operations. However, porting code to GPUs often requires significant effort especially for large complex codes or legacy codes, even for BLAS heavy applications. While various tools exist to automatically offload BLAS to GPU, they are often impractical due to the high costs associated with mandatory data transfers. The advent of unified memory architectures in recent GPU designs, such as the NVIDIA Grace-Hopper, allows cache-coherent memory access across all types of memory for both CPU and GPU, potentially eliminating the bottlenecks faced in conventional architectures. This breakthrough paves the way for innovative application developments and porting strategies. In this paper, building on my preliminary work[1] demonstrating the possibility of performant automatic *gemm offload, I extend the framework to all level-3 BLAS operations, and present SCILIB-Accel[2], a novel tool for automatic BLAS offload . SCILIB-Accel leverages the cache-coherent NVLink C2C interconnect in Grace-Hopper and introduces a Device First-Use data movement policy. This policy, inspired by the OpenMP First-Touch approach in multi-socket CPU programming, minimizes CPU-GPU data transfers for typical scientific computing codes. Additionally, utilizing the dynamic binary instrumentation technique, the tool intercepts BLAS symbols directly from a CPU binary, requiring no code modifications or recompilation. SCILIB-Accel has been evaluated using multiple quantum physics codes on up to a few hundred GPU nodes, yielding promising speedups. Notably, for the LSMS method in the MuST suite, a 3x speedup was achieved on Grace-Hopper compared to Grace-Grace. SCILIB-Accel is the first tool to deliver practical, high-performance automatic BLAS offload for scientific applications.
Implementing Adaptive Data Governance: A Technical Perspective
Authors: Prem Kumar Tamanam
Published: January 2025

This comprehensive article explores the evolution and implementation of adaptive data governance frameworks in modern enterprises. The article examines critical components, including metadata management, policy enforcement, and monitoring systems across multiple organizational contexts. Through a detailed examination of implementation patterns, security controls, and performance optimization strategies, the article demonstrates the significant impact of adaptive governance on operational efficiency, compliance management, and risk mitigation. The article encompasses technical architecture considerations, implementation frameworks, best practices, and future-proofing strategies, providing insights into successful governance transformations across diverse industry sectors.
Low-Cost Smart Multipurpose Rail Guard: Enhancing Safety and Accessibility at Railway Platforms
Authors: R. Arunkumar  , Tanishka Shri D.T  , Gagana Sree. D.T  , Gautham. G  , A. S. Mythreyan
Published: January 2025

This research focuses on the design and implementation of a low-cost Smart Multipurpose Rail Guard to address safety and accessibility challenges at railway platforms. Accidents frequently occur due to the gap between platforms and trains, posing a significant risk, especially for elderly individuals and people with physical disabilities. Additionally, these individuals often find it challenging to use trams and flyovers to cross platforms. The proposed solution aims to prevent accidents by intelligently addressing the platform gap while enhancing the overall safety and convenience of railway users. By integrating smart technology, the system ensures better accessibility and usability, providing a cost-effective approach to improve railway infrastructure. This innovative solution not only prioritizes passenger safety but also promotes inclusivity, making railway travel safer and more accessible for all.
Preferensi Konsumen Bawang Merah Goreng PT Permata Indah Rubaru (PIR) untuk Mengetahui Keputusan Pembelian
Authors: Winarsih Nuriyana , Hayati Mardiyah , Zuhriyah Amanatuz
Published: January 2025

The large number of competitors selling similar fried shallot products has an influence on PT PIR's sales of fried shallots. To increase sales, producers must know the tastes that consumers prefer. This research aims to determine the characteristics of consumers of PT PIR's fried shallots, determine the combination of attributes of PT PIR's fried shallots that consumers like, and determine consumer preferences based on the attributes consumers consider in determining purchasing decisions PT PIR fried shallots. The sampling technique in this research used Accidental Sampling with an analysis method using conjoint analysis. The research results show that the characteristics of PT PIR's fried shallot consumers are mostly women aged 21-30 and 31-40 years, 16 years of education, self-employed, income (per month) IDR 1,500,000 - IDR 3,000,000, expenses (per month) IDR 500,000 - IDR 1,500,000, as well as offline purchasing behavior. The combination of attribute levels chosen by consumers is PT PIR fried shallots, snack type, original taste, price 17,000, crunchy texture mixed with flour, golden yellow color, weight 100 grams, shelf life 8 months, pouch packaging form, and place of purchase at supermarkets. The order of attributes considered by consumers is taste, price, place of purchase, packaging form, weight, type, texture, durability and color.
Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Daya Saing Komoditas Kopi Indonesia di Pasar Dunia
Authors: Santri Ayu , Padapi Astrini , Haryono Iranita
Published: January 2025

As time goes by, globalization will give rise to increasingly fierce competition, so that only countries that have strong competitiveness will be able to survive, so it requires coffee producers in Indonesia to be able to meet consumer needs in a more satisfying way than in competing countries. This research aims to find out the factors that influence the competitiveness of Indonesian coffee commodities in the world market. The method used is a quantitative method using secondary data. The data analysis technique uses Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. The research results show that in the partial t test results the Production Variable (X1) has a significant effect on Export Volume (Y) and the Price Variable (X2) and the Dollar Exchange Rate Variable (X3) do not have a significant effect on Export Volume (Y) on commodity competitiveness Indonesian coffee on the world market. From the simultaneous f test results, it was found that all independent variables (X) had a significant influence on Export Volume (Y) on the competitiveness of Indonesian coffee commodities in the world market. The conclusion of this research is to increase coffee production and improve quality in order to be able to increase Indonesian coffee commodities so that they can have a higher influence on the world market.
Implementasi Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pemilihan Anak Gizi Buruk Menggunakan Metode Weighted Product pada Puskesmas Marisa
Authors: Bahrin Bahrin , Botutihe Marniyati H , Sulehani Ruhmi
Published: January 2025

Abstrak - Agar pemilihan Anak Gizi Buruk tepat sasaran maka perlu dirancang sistem pendukung  keputusan pemilihan anak gizi buruk. Metode yang digunakan dalam sistem pendukung keputusan ini adalah Metode MADM digunakan untuk melakukan penilaian atau seleksi terhadap beberapa alternatif dalam jumlah terbatas. Secara umum dikatakan menyeleksi alternatif terbaik dari sejumlah alternatif yang ada. Salah satu metode penyelesaian masalah MADM yaitu Weighted Product. Metode ini dipilih karena dapat menentukan pengambilan keputusan secara objektif berdasarkan kriteria yang ada. Diharapkan penilaian atau pemberian bobot yang sesuai dengan kriteria (indikator pemilihan) akan memperoleh hasil yang tepat terhadap pemilihan Anak Gizi Buruk pada Puskesmas Marisa. Sistem pendukung keputusan yang akan dibuat merupakan sebuah sistem dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP dengan Database yaitu My-SQL. Hasil output dari sistem ini berupa rangking rekomendasi siswa yang layak diluluskan pada Puskesmas Marisa dan disesuaikan dengan keadaan Anak Balita. Hasil pengujian system diperoleh nilai  Cylomatic complexity = 6 dengan jumlah Region (R)= 6, Node (N)= 12, Edge (E)=16,  Predicate Node (P)= 5.Kata Kunci: Gizi Buruk, MADM, Weighted Product, Puskesmas Marisa Abstract - In order for the selection of Malnourished Children to be right on target, it is necessary to design a decision support system for selecting malnourished children. The method used in this decision support system is MADM methods used to conduct the assessment or selection of some alternatives in limited quantities. In general, said selecting the best alternative from a number of alternatives. One method of solving MADM namely Weighted Product. This method was chosen because it can determine an objective decision based on the criteria. Expected ratings or weighted in accordance with the criteria (indicators selection) will get the right result against the best in the election Model Puskesmas Marisa. Decision support system that will be created is a system using the programming language PHP is My-SQL database.The output of this system in the form of ranking students eligible recommendation passed at Puskesmas Marisa and adapted to the quota of each department. The test results obtained value system Cylomatic complexity = 6 with the number Region (R) = 6, Node (N) = 12, Edge (E) = 16, Predicate Node (P) = 5.Keyword : Malnutrition, MADM, Weighted Product, Puskesmas Marisa