bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis Of Predisposing Factors Affecting Exclusive Breastfeeding On Working Mothers In Pekanbaru City
Authors: Rahmawati Dessy Mustika
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Working mothers play a significant role in decreasing the rate of exclusive breastfeeding in both developed and developing countries. Several factors that can obstruct exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers consist of predisposing factors (knowledge, age, parity. Exclusive breastfeeding provides essential nutrients and health benefits for infants, yet many working mothers face challenges in maintaining this practice due to various factors, including workplace conditions, lack of breastfeeding support, and limited knowledge. Understanding the influence of predisposing factors on exclusive breastfeeding is crucial for developing effective interventions and policies to support working mothers in achieving optimal breastfeeding practices. The aim of this study is to examine the influence of predisposing factors on exclusive breastfeeding practices among working mothers.
Method: This research is case-control design. There are 84 samples withcosecutive sampling technique that meet the inclusion criteria, namely mothers who have babies aged 6-12 months who work as State Civil. Data collection methods used questionnaires.
Result: Analysis shows that knowledge (p=0.001), affected exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers (p<0.050), and there was no effect of age (p=1,000) and parity (p=0.662).
Conslussion: This study concludes that knowledge significantly influences exclusive breastfeeding practices among working mothers, while age and parity do not have a significant effect.
Literature Review: Active Role of Husband in Care During Pregnancy
Authors: Litasari Resna , Sunarni Neli
Published: February 2025

Introduction: The husband's role in pregnancy care has a major influence on the health of the mother and fetus. Care during pregnancy is an important aspect to prevent complications and deaths that can occur during pregnancy and childbirth. Objective: This literature review aims to strengthen the understanding of the importance of husbands' active role in improving the quality of prenatal care and maternal health.
Method: This study was conducted using the literature review method, the data source came from journals published in the last 10 years (2014-2024). Selection was made through screening titles, abstracts, and full text based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were analyzed descriptively to identify the form of husband's involvement, factors that influence participation, and its impact on maternal and fetal health.
Results: Analysis of 10 articles showed that husbands' involvement in antenatal care contributes positively to maternal and fetal health, including reducing maternal anxiety, increasing adherence to antenatal check-ups, and reducing the risk of complications. While factors such as education, culture, and busy work schedules influence the level of husband involvement, classes for pregnant women and educational programs for husbands effectively increase their awareness of their important role in pregnancy. Conclusions: The active role of husbands in pregnancy care has a significant positive impact on maternal and fetal health. Husband's involvement in emotional, physical, financial, and health access aspects plays an important role in improving the well-being of pregnant women.
Pengaruh Sistem Teknologi Informasi, Komunikasi dan Partisipasi Komunitas Terhadap Efektivitas Pelayanan Tanggap Bencana (Studi kasus di BPBD Kota Semarang)
Authors: Bangun Aprilianti , Widaningsih Rr. Ayu
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai dampak dari sistem teknologi informasi, komunikasi, dan partisipasi komunitas terhadap efektivitas pelayanan tanggap bencana. Efektivitas pelayanan dalam situasi tanggap bencana sangat penting untuk penanggulangan dan mitigasi bencana, dan penelitian ini berfokus pada tiga variabel utama yang dianggap memengaruhi kinerja dalam konteks ini. Metodologi penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi berganda, dengan data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada petugas dan relawan BPBD (Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah) serta masyarakat lokal. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa sistem teknologi informasi dan komunikasi tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap efektivitas pelayanan tanggap bencana. Sistem teknologi informasi yang optimal dan komunikasi yang efektif terbukti meningkatkan koordinasi serta respons dalam situasi darurat.
Assessment of anxiety, depression, and sexual dysfunction in women undergoing fertility treatment
Authors: Park Joon Cheol
Published: February 2025

Objective: Infertility and fertility treatment can lead to considerable physical, emotional, and psychological distress. These effects may be influenced by personality, familial bonds, and support systems within a sociocultural context. This preliminary investigation examined anxiety, depression, and sexual dysfunction in Korean women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).Methods: Women scheduled for IVF/ICSI and healthy women seeking general health screening (controls) were enrolled. Participants were asked to complete standardized, validated questionnaires—the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS), and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)—to assess their levels of anxiety, depression, and sexual function. Results: The mean HADS scores for women undergoing IVF/ICSI were 6.35±3.48 (range, 0 to 13) for anxiety and 8.32±3.78 (range, 2 to 15) for depression. However, 12.9% of the women with infertility experienced clinically significant anxiety (HADS-Anxiety score >11), while 32.3% exhibited depression (HADS-Depression score >11). Based on DASS scores, psychological difficulties were more prevalent among women experiencing infertility than among control participants. Total FSFI scores, along with subscale ratings for desire, arousal, lubrication, satisfaction, and pain, were similar between women with infertility and control women. However, the mean score for orgasm was significantly lower in the infertility group (3.16) than among controls. Age, the durations of marriage and infertility, and parity did not significantly influence HADS, DASS, or FSFI scores.Conclusion: Anxiety and depression were more prevalent among women seeking fertility treatment than among healthy controls. Additionally, women with infertility may experience fewer or diminished orgasms.
MỐI LIÊN QUAN GIỮA TỶ LỆ HẠ ALBUMIN HUYẾT THANH VỚI ĐẶC ĐIỂM BỆNH LÝ CỦA BỆNH NHÂN TIM MẠCH
Authors: Lưu Tiến Dũng , Võ Hoàng Tuấn , Nguyễn Ngọc Lệ , Vũ Thị Thanh Tâm
Published: February 2025

Mục tiêu: Xác định tỷ lệ hạ albumin huyết thanh (HT) và mối liên quan với các yếu tố nguy cơ tim mạch ở bệnh nhân (BN) điều trị tại Bệnh viện Quân y 7A. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang trên 276 BN tim mạch đến khám và điều trị tại Bệnh viện Quân y 7A từ tháng 01 - 9/2023. Kết quả: Tỷ lệ BN hạ albumin HT chiếm 79,0%. Nghiên cứu xác định được mối liên quan có ý nghĩa thống kê (p < 0,05) giữa nơi ở, diện điều trị, BMI, huyết áp, RCB, HGB, protein toàn phần (TP) với tỷ lệ hạ albumin HT. Kết luận: Hạ albumin HT là dấu hiệu cảnh báo cho bác sĩ về tình trạng bệnh của BN, BN cần theo dõi thêm đặc biệt là BN mắc bệnh lý tim mạch. Do đó, làm xét nghiệm albumin HT là cần thiết để cung cấp thêm bằng chứng cho bác sĩ điều trị.
KẾT QUẢ SỬ DỤNG LIỆU PHÁP HÚT ÁP LỰC ÂM CÓ TƯỚI RỬA TRONG QUẢN LÝ VẾT THƯƠNG NHIỄM KHUẨN
Authors: Lê Hữu Sơn , Hoàng Tuấn Anh , Thái Duy Quang
Published: February 2025

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá hiệu quả của việc sử dụng liệu pháp hút áp lực âm có tưới rửa (negative pressure wound therapy with instillation - NPWTi) trong điều trị các vết thương nhiễm khuẩn. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang trên 27 trường hợp với 36 vết thương khác nhau. Các vết thương được điều trị bằng NPWTi tại Bệnh viện Bạch Mai và Bệnh viện Đại học Y Hà Nội từ tháng 5/2022 - 8/2024. Kết quả: Nhóm tuổi 18 - 60 chiếm tỷ lệ cao nhất với 14/27 trường hợp, độ tuổi trung bình là 54,3 ± 16,7. Tình trạng nhiễm khuẩn vết thương trước khi sử dụng NPWTi gặp ở tất cả vết thương, mức độ nhiễm khuẩn nặng là 8/36 vết thương, mức độ vừa là 28/36 vết thương. Sau khi sử dụng NPWTi, có 27/36 vết thương không còn biểu hiện nhiễm khuẩn, 7/36 vết thương nhiễm khuẩn nhẹ và 2/36 vết thương còn nhiễm khuẩn mức độ vừa. Tình trạng nền vết thương theo phân loại Sessing Scale trước khi dùng NPWTi có 23/36 vết thương độ 4 và 13/36 vết thương độ 5. Sau khi sử dụng NPWTi, tình trạng nền vết thương được ghi nhận là 3/36 vết thương độ 2, 31/36 vết thương độ 3 và 2/36 vết thương độ 4. Kết luận: NPWTi giúp điều trị các vết thương nhiễm khuẩn rất hiệu quả, tạo thuận lợi cho phẫu thuật tạo hình đóng kín tổn thương.
Animal Genetic Resources and Biodiversity in the North-Eastern State of Assam, India: An Overview
Authors: Sarma Olympica , Das Bula , Phookan Arundhati , Gogoi Ankita
Published: February 2025

Assam is a rich repository of diverse livestock and poultry genetic resources, which form a vital component of global biodiversity. The region's indigenous livestock and poultry breeds are highly valued for their milk, meat, eggs, and adaptability. The unique genes and adaptive traits of these breeds hold immense potential for enhancing agricultural resilience, productivity, and sustainability in the face of future challenges. However, many native breeds are experiencing rapid genetic decline and dilution due to intensive production systems and the unregulated introduction of exotic germplasm. The conservation of animal biodiversity has become increasingly crucial in recent years as the rate of species extinction continues to accelerate. Numerous organizations have been instrumental in promoting development and conservation initiatives to protect livestock biodiversity. Assam is renowned for its rich diversity of indigenous livestock breeds. Among cattle, the region is home to the Lakhimi breed, while the unique Luit and Manah buffaloes add to its distinctiveness. In smaller hoofed animals, the Assam Hill goat is a notable native breed. The state also takes pride in its indigenous pig breeds, such as the Doom pig. Furthermore, Assam boasts hardy native poultry breeds like the Daothigir and Miri chickens, as well as the Pati duck, all well-adapted to local conditions. Additionally, the Manipuri horse, known for its cultural and historical significance, highlights the rich genetic diversity of Northeast, India. These valuable genetic resources highlight Assam’s significant role in conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable livestock farming.
Classification of Beef and Pork Using a Hybrid Model of ResNet-50 and Support Vector Machine (SVM)
Authors: Syaukani Imam , Muji Siti Zarina Binti Mohd , Eh Kan Chessda Uttraphan
Published: February 2025

Some people manipulate sales in marketplaces and other retail settings by combining beef and pork since the prices are so high.  In addition to educating the public about these distinctions, this research aims to develop a technological solution for recognizing and differentiating between pork and beef.  The proposed hybrid model, a combination of a Resnet-50 and a Support Vector Machine (SVM), is introduced for the classification of Beef and Pork Meat.  In this hybrid model, the Resnet-50 functions as a powerful feature extractor, then utilizing its inherent ability to automatically capture distinctive features from diverse and highly specific meat image datasets. The SVM, serving as the binary classifier, effectively utilizes the extracted features for precise classification. The hybrid model achieves an outstanding accuracy of 100%, surpassing the performance of individual classifiers, with Resnet-50 achieving 97% accuracy and Resnet-50 achieving 97% obtained from the Hybrid model by gaining the best parameter C is 0,1 and the Kernel is linear. This remarkable outcome signifies the synergistic effectiveness of combining Resnet-50 and SVM.
The Effect of Ice Breaking in Increasing Student Learning Motivation in Elementary Schools
Authors: Andesti Idzil Ghasyiyah , Nisa Sahrun , Suriani Ari
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the effect of using ice breaking in increasing students' learning motivation in elementary schools. The research method used is a literature study with a qualitative approach. The analysis results show that the application of ice breaking in learning in elementary schools has a positive and significant impact on students' learning motivation. Ice breaking can make students more active, enthusiastic, and focused on learning, thus improving their learning outcomes. Learning motivation is an important factor in learning, as it can affect various abilities and student learning outcomes. Therefore, teachers need to understand and foster motivation for learning in students using ice breaking in the learning process so that students can achieve success in learning.
Analysis of the Syntactic Structure and Communicative Acts in Selected Online Covid-19 Communication Campaign Posters
Authors: Tsojon Dr Yusuf , Emmanuel Best Abigail
Published: February 2025

This study analyses the syntactic structure and communication acts in selected online Covid-19 communication campaign posters. The aim is to explore, describe and explain the constituent structures of the messages and discuss the communicative acts in them messages' constituent structures and discuss their communicative acts. The qualitative method is employed in carrying qualitative method is employed to carry out the study. The syntactic structures of the selected messages are analysed using the phrase structure rules of the X-bar theory, while. In addition, the communicative acts are analysed using Searle’s theory of speech acts. The results of the analysis of the syntactic structures show that verb phrases are predominant and they analysis of the syntactic structures shows that verb phrases are predominant and function as imperative or declarative sentences. On the other hand, the analysis of the communicative acts shows that the locutionary acts are clear and easy to comprehend.  The illocutionary acts are predominantly directives, requests, instructions and advices. The study recommends that the messages be translated into many indigenous languages in order to enable Nigerians who do not speak or understand English well.
The African Writer is not a Teacher
Authors: Echendu Nnawuihe Fidelis
Published: February 2025

The name Elechi Amadi is a household name in African literature. A renowned author and critic, Amadi published numerous literary works in all genres including The Concubine (1966), a novel which has sold over a million copies across the world. As one of the most renowned African writers of the last century, Elechi Amadi carved a niche for himself in the temple of literary fame. In this February 2008 exclusive interview with Nnawuihe Fidelis Echendu, the amiable writer expressed his views on different issues including the vexed issue of commitment in literature.
Perilaku Konsumen Gen Z Dalam Memilih Makanan Japanese Food Di Jakarta Selatan
Authors: Purnamasari Mita , Saptadinata Abi
Published: February 2025

Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi keputusan Gen Z dalam memilih Japanese food di Jakarta Selatan, dengan fokus pada rasa, harga, lokasi, rekomendasi media sosial, dan pengalaman estetika.Metode Penelitian: Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif eksploratif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam. Partisipan penelitian terdiri dari 20 responden Gen Z berusia 11-26 tahun yang tinggal atau beraktivitas di Jakarta Selatan dan pernah mengonsumsi Japanese food dalam 6 bulan terakhir. Pemilihan responden dilakukan dengan teknik purposive sampling berdasarkan kriteria tertentu. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis tematik (thematic analysis) untuk mengidentifikasi pola dan tema yang muncul dari respons responden.Implikasi: Secara keseluruhan, Japanese food telah menjadi bagian dari gaya hidup Gen Z di Jakarta Selatan. Untuk mempertahankan daya tarik, restoran perlu menjaga kualitas rasa, menetapkan harga yang kompetitif, memanfaatkan strategi pemasaran digital, serta menciptakan pengalaman kuliner yang menarik secara visual dan emosional. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan berharga bagi pelaku bisnis kuliner dalam merancang strategi pemasaran yang efektif untuk menarik minat Gen Z.
PAMERAN KARYA SENI RUPA MENIGKATKAN PRESTASI BELAJAR APRESIASI SISWA SMP NEGERI BELOPA
Authors: Khusnul Ainul , Kadir Irsan , Roslyn
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi proses pembelajaran apresiasi melalui pameran dalam pendidikan seni rupa di kelas IX SMP Negeri 3 Belopa, Kabupaten Luwu. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif, dengan pendekatan observasi, wawancara, dan analisis dokumen. Penelitian ini mengidentifikasi sejauh mana implementasi pembelajaran seni rupa yang berfokus pada apresiasi, baik dari aspek proses maupun hasil pembelajaran. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pameran seni rupa di sekolah berfungsi sebagai media apresiasi, edukasi, hiburan, dan prestasi. Proses pembelajaran seni rupa melibatkan kegiatan apresiasi yang meliputi pengamatan, penghayatan, dan evaluasi terhadap karya seni. Guru berperan dalam merancang pembelajaran yang berfokus pada pengembangan kepekaan estetis dan kreativitas siswa, sementara siswa dilatih untuk menilai dan menghasilkan karya seni yang orisinal. Kegiatan pameran seni rupa di SMP Negeri 3 Belopa terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa, mengembangkan kemampuan analisis kritis, serta memperkuat kemampuan bekerja sama dalam tim. Selain itu, pameran memberikan pengalaman belajar yang kontekstual dan mendukung pengembangan karakter siswa. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan peningkatan fasilitas pendukung dan pelatihan bagi guru untuk mengoptimalkan implementasi pembelajaran seni rupa berbasis apresiasi.
Continued Fractions and the Four Color Theorem
Authors: Schwartz Richard
Published: February 2025

We study the geometry of some proper 4-colorings of the vertices of sphere triangulations with degree sequence 6,...,6,2,2,2. Such triangulations are the simplest examples which have non-negative combinatorial curvature. The examples we construct, which are roughly extremal in some sense, are based on a novel geometric interpretation of continued fractions. We will also present a conjectural sharp “isoperimetric inequality” for colorings of this kind of triangulation.
Pseudorandomness of Sato-Tate Distributions for Elliptic Curves
Authors: Mok Chung Pang , Zheng Huimin
Published: February 2025

In this paper we propose conjectures that assert that, the sequence of Frobenius angles of a given elliptic curve over Q without complex multiplication is pseudorandom, in other words that the Frobenius angles are statistically independently distributed with respect to the Sato-Tate measure. Numerical evidence is presented to support the conjectures.
Self-Reflection and Peer Feedback Practices: An Exploratory Study on the Sekolah Penggerak Program
Authors: Fatawi Izzul , Abidin Achmad Anwar
Published: February 2025

This study aims to explore the implementation of self-reflection and peer feedback in supporting the professional development of educators within the Program Sekolah Penggerak (PSP). Using a qualitative descriptive-exploratory approach, data were collected through Focus Group Discussions (FGD) involving educators from the first cohort of PSP schools in East Lombok Regency. The findings indicate that self-reflection is conducted as an instrument of pedagogical evaluation, adaptation of teaching strategies, cross-level collaboration, and transformation of attitudes and teaching approaches. Peer feedback provides a platform for educators to share experiences, receive constructive input, and identify more effective teaching methods. These findings highlight the effectiveness of these practices in improving classroom learning quality and underscore their potential to foster an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative learning culture. Despite challenges such as time constraints, technological gaps, and a reflective culture that has yet to develop fully, the study's conclusions provide valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers interested in professional development in education. Recommendations are directed towards strengthening technical support, enhancing educators' capacity, and improving coordination to ensure the sustainability of reflective programs in schools throughout Indonesia
Implementation of Peer Tutoring in Reading and Memorizing Qur'anic Verses for Students of Class IX SMP Negeri 32 Semarang
Authors: Amri Muhammad Farizal
Published: February 2025

This research aims to explore the effectiveness of the peer tutoring in improving the skills of reading and memorising Qur'anic verses among students of SMP Negeri 32 Semarang. peer tutoring allows students who are more proficient in reading the Qur'an to act as tutors for their peers who need guidance, thus creating a collaborative and supportive learning atmosphere. This study used a qualitative approach with a case study method, where data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analyses. The results showed that the application of the peer tutoring improved students' interaction, confidence, and skills in reading and memorising Qur'anic verses. Observations showed that 99% of students achieved good or very good grades in these skills, with an increase in activeness and mutual respect between students. The method proved effective, especially in time-limited learning conditions, and provided positive experiences for students, both as tutors and tutees.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN FLY ASH DAN ZAT ADITIF TIPE E (BESTMITTEL) TERHADAP KUAT TEKAN MORTAR MUTU TINGGI
Authors: Qolbilla Ratna , Pranowo Dadang Dwi , Khomari Mohamad Galuh , Santoso Catur Bejo , Utanaka Ahmad
Published: February 2025

Mortar mutu tinggi adalah mortar yang mempunyai karakteristik sebagai material yang sangat padat dengan kuat tekan mencapai lebih dari 150 MPa, penggunaan mortar mutu tinggi perlu diperhatikan agar dapat memperkuat suatu bangunan. Peningkatan kekuatan mortar dengan cara meningkatkan kepadatan dengan mencari susunan gradasi ukuran butir yang dapat mengisi ruang kosong pada mortar. P ada penelitian ini digunakan pencampuran normal mortar dengan bahan tambah dari limbah fly ash dan zat aditif Bestmittel yang diharapkan dapat membantu peningkatan mutu mortar serta mencapai kuat tekan yang diinginkan. Pengujian yang dilakukan yaitu pengujian kuat tekan dengan variasi komposisi persentase campuran Bestmittel 0,5% serta variasi persentase penggunaan fly ash diantaranya 0%, 10%, dan 20% dari berat semen. Pengujian dilakukan pada umur 3, 14, dan 28 hari. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh penambahan proporsi fly ash dan zat aditif tipe E bestmittel terhadap mortar sesuai SNI 2002 dapat dikategorikan mortar mutu tinggi, dengan nilai kuat tekan variasi fly ash bestmittel 10% (FAB-10%) umur 28 hari sebesar 42,96 MPa, serta nilai kuat tekan variasi fly ash bestmittel 20% (FAB 20%) umur 28 hari sebesar 47,58 MPa. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan fly ash dengan zat aditif bestmittel serta lama waktu perawatan atau umur mortar menunjukkan semakin tinggi nilai mutu kuat tekan yang dihasilkan dikarenakan butiran halus yang terkandung pada fly ash dan zat aditif yang dapat mempercepat waktu pengerasan atu hidrasi.
The Effects of Parental Empathy Perceived by Adolescents on Quality of Adolescents’ Peer Relations: Dual Mediating Effects of Self-Acceptance and Empathy
Authors: Lee Da Jung , Lee Jin Suk
Published: February 2025

Objectives: This study examined the dual mediating effect of adolescents' self-acceptance and empathy ability on the relationship between perceived parental empathy and the quality of adolescents’ peer relationships.Methods: We measured parental empathy using a scale developed by Y.-J. Jo (2010a) and modified by M. J. Kim (2017). Peer relationship quality was assessed using a scale by Bae, Hyeon, & Hong (2015) and revised by D. Lee (2019). Self-acceptance was measured with a scale by Chamberlain and Haaga (2001), modified by Y.-H. Kim (2008), and empathy was assessed using Davis’s (1980) Interpersonal Reaction Index, adapted by S. H. Park (1996). Data were analyzed using SPSS 23.0, including descriptive statistics, t-tests, Pearson’s correlation, and PROCESS Macro Model 6 with bootstrapping.Results: Significant correlations were found between parental empathy, peer relationship quality, self-acceptance, and empathy. Maternal empathy influenced peer relationship quality through self-acceptance and empathy, with a significant sequential dual mediating effect. In contrast, paternal empathy affected peer relationships separately through self-acceptance and empathy, but no sequential dual mediating effect was observed.Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the quality of peer relationships is closely linked to parental empathy, self-acceptance, and empathy. These results highlight the need for programs to improve adolescents’ selfacceptance and empathy, particularly in counseling and school environments.
The Sequential Mediating Effect of Self-Acceptance and Positive Psychological Capital in the Influence of Mother’s Experience of Supporting Autonomy by Original Parents on Emotion-Coaching Parenting
Authors: Lee Ji Yeon , Oh Ji Hyun
Published: February 2025

Objectives: This study examined the sequential mediating effects of self-acceptance (SA) and positive psychological capital (PPC) on the influence of mothers’ experiences of supporting autonomy by their original parents (MESA) on emotion-coaching parenting (ECP).Methods: Three hundred participants were recruited through an online survey. Data were analyzed using SPSS 27 and Macro version 4.1 (Models 4 and 6).Results: This study’s findings are as follows: First, SA played a mediating role in the relationship between the MESA and ECP. Second, PPC also mediated the connection between the MESA and ECP. Third, both SA and PPC sequentially mediated the association between MESA and ECP.Conclusion: This study’s significance is that identified a pathway through which MESA influences ECP. This pathway operates via SA and PPC. While the importance of ECP has been emphasized and related programs have been researched, studies exploring the variables impacting this parenting style remain limited. This study provides foundational data for the development of intervention strategies aimed at enhancing mothers’ ECP attitudes.
Differences in Preschoolers’ Life Satisfaction Based on Type of Mothers’ Private Education Orientations and Academic Involvement
Authors: Hyung Sul Ah , Lee Kangyi
Published: February 2025

Objectives: This study examines preschool children’s life satisfaction in the context of private education by analyzing variations in maternal private education orientations and academic involvement. It explores differences in preschoolers’ private education time and life satisfaction by maternal types.Methods: Data were collected from 198 preschoolers (aged 4–5) and their mothers in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, South Korea. Mothers completed surveys on private education orientations and academic involvement, while preschoolers were interviewed about life satisfaction. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, latent profile analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA), analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and Quade’s nonparametric ANCOVA.Results: Preschoolers generally reported high life satisfaction. Total private education time was positively correlated with self-satisfaction but negatively with family and institutional satisfaction. Time spent on arts and sports was positively associated with self-satisfaction only. Mothers were classified into three types: Minimal Learning Involvement, Emphasis on Private Education, and Active Learning Support. The Emphasis on Private Education group had the highest private education orientation and academic pressure, with their children spending the most time in private education and reporting significantly lower overall, family, and institutional satisfaction than those in the Minimal Learning Involvement group. These differences remained after controlling for total private education time. However, when controlling for arts and sports education time, overall life satisfaction differences disappeared, while family and institutional satisfaction remained low.Conclusion: Preschoolers’ life satisfaction varies by maternal type. These findings provide insights for balancing private education and supporting children’s well-being.
Preliminary Panoramic View of Continuous Software Engineering Adoption in Brazilian Organizations
Authors: Dos Santos Júnior Paulo Sérgio , B. Ruy Fabiano , S. Omêna Moisés , Barcellos Monalessa Perini
Published: February 2025

Context: Software organizations have faced several challenges, such as the need for faster deliveries, frequent changes in requirements, lower tolerance to failures, and the need to adapt to contemporary business models. Agile practices have allowed organizations to shorten development cycles and increase customer collaboration. However, this has not been enough. Organizations should evolve to continuous and data-driven development in a continuous software engineering approach. Continuous Software Engineering (CSE) consists of a set of practices and tools that support a holistic view of software development with the purpose of making it faster, iterative, integrated, continuous, and aligned with business. Implementing CSE requires changes in the organization’s culture, practices and structure, which may not be easy. Objective: We aim to provide a preliminary picture of CSE adoption in Brazilian organizations. Method: We adapted and used Zeppelin, a diagnostic instrument of CSE adoption based on the Stairway to Heaven Model (StH), to perform a survey with 28 Brazilian organizations aiming at investigating the adoption of CSE practices. After conducting the survey, we interviewed five of the participants to complement the obtained results and better understand how CSE has been performed in their organizations. Results: The survey results indicate that organizations have better addressed agile and continuous deployment practices compared to continuous integration and continuous experimentation practices. However, this scenario varies slightly depending on the type of organization. They also show that CSE adoption has been heterogeneous, but there are patterns in the adoption of some practices. The interview results showed that although the five interviewed organizations have distinct CSE scenarios and perform different practices, some practices are common in all of them (particularly agile practices) and some difficulties are faced by all of them (e.g., automated tests). Conclusion: Although the StH model proposes a sequential and evolutionary path for CSE adoption, organizations have not always followed it systematically. There are indeed CSE practices that depend on others and thus contribute to sequential implementation. However, organizations tend to adopt the practices gradually, covering different stages, and evolving according to the organization’s needs. Moreover, different organizations perform CSE practices in different ways.
A Mathematical Toolkit to improve the Similarity Analysis for Fingerprint Images
Authors: Diniz Elioenai M. F. , Mazzochin João V. C. , Zanlorensi Luiz A. , Bona Wesley A. C. de , Southier Luiz F. P. , Favarim Fábio , Casanova Dalcimar
Published: February 2025

While fingerprint biometrics are a mature technology, preprocessing steps such as image alignment and minutiae filtering still significantly impact their performance. To address these challenges, this paper introduces a comprehensive package of analytical methods designed to enhance fingerprint image similarity analysis. Initially, we present an alignment method based on partitioning and statistical image analysis, which does not rely on specific information, such as the location of singular points. Next, a minutiae filtering method is developed, focusing on detecting and removing edge minutiae, which tend to provide non-discriminative information. To establish an agnostic distance metric approach, we conducted extensive experiments on public fingerprint datasets, incorporating an ablation study to evaluate the impact of alignment and filtering methods. Our results demonstrate that the proposed combination of rotation and filtering significantly outperforms untreated images, providing an efficient and competitive solution that improves and contributes to the biometric analysis field.
ML-Based Road Asset Geolocation Using Object Detection and Camera Displacement
Authors: Medeiros Victor Israel Anchieta de , Silva Julio Cezar Soares , Barbosa Gabriely , Argenta Celice Alessandra Melato , Ruver Fabio Schmitz , Ventura Thiago Meirelles , Silva Luciano Lourenço da , Vitale Rafael Rodrigues , Teixeira Raoni Florentino da Silva
Published: February 2025

Geolocation methods identify objects in images and determine their geospatial locations. Current object geolocalization methods face challenges such as high hardware costs, limited object class coverage, difficulties with repeated object occurrences, and performance issues in dynamic environments. This paper introduces a machine learning approach for geolocalizing objects from low frame rate video using a single camera and image metadata, aiming to reduce costs and complexity compared to traditional methods. The method combines camera displacement data and object bounding boxes obtained from an object detection model to estimate geospatial locations. The approach was evaluated using diverse datasets that capture various driving environments and object types, demonstrating its capability to handle multiple scenarios.
Classification of Coffee Biotic Stresses Using Convolutional Neural Networks and Enhanced Image Preprocessing Techniques
Authors: Yamakawa Daniel Imai , Sousa Pedro Moises de , Melo Pedro Henrique Aparecido Damaso de
Published: February 2025

Coffee is a big commodity in Brazil, however it’s production is threatened by several biotic stresses. The objective of this paper is the classification of these biotic stresses that attack the leaf, such as leaf miner, rust, cercospora, and brown leaf spot, comparing several methods of image preprocessing to reach a better performance and finding the best one for this task. Using neural networks, part of artificial intelligence, we obtained good results using the networks ResNet50, MobileNetV2 and AlexNet using images with filters such as clahe, gaussian, wavelet and Graythresh. The networks achieved good result, varying from 93% to 98% using certain filters. This paper can aid farmers in the classification of these biotic stresses and can also help future researchers in this area, demonstrating the impact of each filter used in this research and it’s benefits in this type of task.
Exploring Mathematical Operations in Everyday Life with the MathCity Finances Game
Authors: Guimarães Sabrina Dias , Sousa Pedro Moises de
Published: February 2025

This article discusses the development of an educational digital game to support mathematics teaching for 5th and 6th grade elementary school students. Aligned with the guidelines of the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC) and using Unity 3D technology, the game aims to enhance the understanding of basic mathematical operations in a fun and engaging way. Additionally, the game environment supports the teaching-learning process, facilitating the absorption of mathematical concepts. The agile methodology, with a focus on continuous feedback, resulted in a game tested in schools, showing positive acceptance in aiding learning and enriching the discussion on the role of digital games in education.
Science Kingdom as a Tool to Support High School Chemistry Teaching
Authors: Monteiro da Silva Nathan de Andrade , Sousa Pedro Moises de
Published: February 2025

This article describes the development, planning and evaluation of a digital educational game aimed at teaching chemistry in schools, with a focus on high school students. The game uses the Unity 3D game engine and aims to facilitate the learning of concepts such as the periodic table, atomicity and chemical reactions, offering a more dynamic approach to teaching. Implementing the agile methodology, a usability test was carried out in one school with teenagers aged between 14 and 17. This article examines the creation of Science Kingdom, the digital role-playing game, its instigations and pre-results, contributing to the debate on the use of digital games in teaching.
Aventura Científica: Video Games as a Tool for Teaching Science in Elementary Education
Authors: Mendes Rodrigo Jeremias , Sousa Pedro Moises de
Published: February 2025

This paper details the development process of a digital educational game named "Aventura Científica". Utilizing the Unity graphics engine and following agile methodologies emphasizing incremental and iterative application development, the game aims to teach general science topics in a captivating manner, exploring the imagination and playful side of elementary school children. "Aventura Científica" was tested in two public educational institutions with students in the 5th and 6th grades, aged 10 to 12 years, receiving positive feedback from both educators and students. The collected results suggest that the game can serve as a supportive tool in the teaching process.
Abelhas Nativas Brasileiras: Digital Game as a Tool to Support Environmental Education for Children and Youth
Authors: Oda Álvaro K. de Souza , Braga Nicole de O. , Lisboa Luciane C. de Oliveira , Sousa Pedro M. de
Published: February 2025

This article presents the development, application and evaluation of an educational game developed on the Unity platform called “Abelhas Nativas Brasileiras”. It was developed to help students develop environmental education and proposes scenarios where the player takes control of native Brazilian bees, facing the main causes of the decline in the population of these species in the form of villains. The game was evaluated using a usability test, applied in 2 schools to children aged between 7 and 12. With a focus on raising awareness, the game promises to be a dynamic approach to helping build knowledge, socio-environmental values and the protection of the natural environment.
Theoretical Perspectives on American Indian Education
Authors: Huffman Terry
Published: February 2025

Theoretical Perspectives on American Indian Education introduces four prominent theoretical perspectives on American Indian education: cultural discontinuity theory, structural inequality, interactionalist theory, and transculturation theory. By including readings that each feature a theoretical perspective, Huffman provides a comparison of each perspective's basic premise, fundamental assumptions regarding American Indian education, implications, and associated criticisms. Bringing together treatments on a variety of theories into one work, this book integrates current scholarship and discussions for researchers, students, and professionals involved in American Indian education.
Anthropology and Global History
Authors: Carmack Robert M.
Published: February 2025

Anthropology and Global History explains the origin and development of human societies and cultures from their earliest beginnings to the present—utilizing an anthropological lens but also drawing from sociology, economics, political science, history, and ecological and religious studies.

Carmack reconceptualizes world history from a global perspective by employing the expansive concepts of “world-systems” and “civilizations,” and by paying deeper attention to the role of tribal and native peoples within this history. Rather than concentrating on the minute details of specific great events in global history, he shifts our focus to the broad social and cultural contexts in which they occurred. Carmack traces the emergence of ancient kingdoms and the characteristics of pre-modern empires as well as the processes by which the modern world has become integrated and transformed. The book addresses Western civilization as well as comparative processes which have unfolded in Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and sub-Saharan Africa. Vignettes opening each chapter and case studies integrated throughout the text illustrate the numerous and often extremely complex historical processes which have operated through time and across local, regional, and global settings.
Materializing Poverty
Authors: Taylor Erin B.
Published: February 2025

Poverty is generally defined as a lack of material resources. However, the relationships that poor people have with their possessions are not just about deprivation. Material things play a positive role in the lives of poor people: they help people to build social relationships, address inequalities, and fulfill emotional needs. In this book, anthropologist Erin Taylor explores how residents of a squatter settlement in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, use their material resources creatively to solve everyday problems and, over a few decades, radically transform the community. Their struggles show how these everyday engagements with materiality, rather than more dramatic efforts, generate social change and build futures.
Frozen Tears
Authors: Pleysier Albert
Published: February 2025

Frozen Tears unfolds the events that led to Germany's military invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 and explores Germany's advance on Leningrad and the blockade that was established against the city. This story examines the lives of the city's inhabitants who suffered from the consequences of the siege that finally ended in 1944. By this time more than one million Leningraders had lost their lives. The lives of public figures are often used by historians to tell the events of the past. The decisions they made and the actions that were taken are discussed and analyzed. However, the experiences of commoners—men, women, and children not mentioned in textbooks—often illustrate better the events of the past. In Frozen Tears, Albert Pleysier has taken the contents of diaries, letters, essays, and interviews written or given by persons who lived in Leningrad during the siege and placed them in their historical setting. The result is a very personal history of the siege of Leningrad.
Criminal Justice and the Policy Process
Authors: Houston James G. , Bridgmon Phillip B. , Parsons William W.
Published: February 2025

Criminal Justice and the Policy Process develops a synthesized policy making model that explains how complex justice policy is developed, implemented, and evaluated. Unlike other texts, this study weaves together important aspects of several competing explanations of policy choice into a single model. Further, this text emphasizes the importance of implementing policy as an important component in the ultimate outcome of policy decisions. The book fills a void in introducing students to the policy making process coupled with the importance of justice administration as a component. Important themes throughout the book include the role of the media, special interests, elite policy makers, and discretion.
Safety Is a People Business
Authors: Manning Michael V.
Published: February 2025

Filled with practical insights, solutions, and tools, this book will help even veteran safety professionals better understand behavioral approaches to safety, improve safety performance and employee involvement, and obtain senior management support. Manning's book presents a simplified, non-technical explanation of the human relations and psychology of safety and uses anecdotes and real-life experiences from the author's own professional experiences.
Green Centuries
Authors: Gordon Caroline
Published: February 2025

This tragic novel traces the barbarization of the white settlers of the Appalachian frontier, culminating in the destruction of the Cherokee nation and the moral corruption of its conquerors. Southern Classics Series.
Reaching an Understanding
Authors: Sabatini John , Albro Elizabeth , O'Reilly Tenaha
Published: February 2025

Reaching an Understanding: Innovations in How We View Reading Assessment builds upon the editors previous book Measuring Up: Advances in How We Assess Reading Ability by representing some early attempts to apply theory to help guide the development of new assessments and measurement models. Reaching an Understanding is divided into two sections: “assessment, learning, and instruction: connecting text, task, and reader/ learner” and “how to build for the future”. These sections identify ways to assess students reading comprehension through multiple text sources, purpose readings, and assessment while a student is reading in order to determine deficits. In light of federal legislation towards common core standards and assessments, as well as significant national investments in reading and literacy education, it is a critical and opportune time to bring together the research and measurement community to address fundamental issues of measuring reading comprehension, in theory and in practice.
Study of BL Lac Objects in Infrared and Submillimeter Region, Comparison with Radio Galaxies: Unification
Authors: Seal Parag
Published: February 2025

Here, BL Lacertae objects, Fanaroff-Riley type I and type II radio galaxies, are studied from the optical region to the submillimeter region (0.44 to 850 μm)/(680–0.4 THz). Using the flux densities from optical (B/V) to Submillimeter Common-user Bolometer Array (SCUBA) observations, the spectral energy distributions (SED) are constructed and compared with radiative transfer models. Compared with radiative transfer models, it can be suggested that, in the mid-infrared and far infrared regions, the dust is ~50–100 K and in the near-infrared region ~1200 K. Submillimeter emission is mostly non-thermal synchrotron and contamination from the radio region, but there is also a contribution from thermal dust emission. The dust masses and cold dust masses of BL Lac objects and radio galaxies are determined. The emission mechanism depends mainly on the efficient or inefficient accretion flow, and there are other factors also. Comparing these characteristics of BL Lac objects with FR radio galaxies, it can be suggested that radio-selected BL Lacs are comparable to FR II radio galaxies, and X-ray-selected BL Lacs show more similarities with FR I radio galaxies and support unification schemes.
Role of tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide (TBHP) in Cross-Coupling Reactions
Authors: Varala Ravi , Mohan Achari Kamsali Murali , Prasad Beda Durga , Seema Vittal , Babu Bollikolla Hari , Seella Ramanaiah , Ali Syed Mastan , Mujahid Alam Mohammed
Published: February 2025

tert-Butyl hydroperoxide (tBuOOH, TBHP) is a common hydroperoxide used in a variety of oxidation processes. The primary reasons for TBHP’s increased usability are its low cost, environmental friendliness, high efficiency, and capacity to replace dangerous or scarce heavy metal oxidants. In this book chapter, we have reviewed and briefed up representative applications of TBHP in cross-coupling reactions from 2014 to the present.