bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of coagulation factors seven (FV11) And twelve (FX11) in post intensive phase of Tuberculosis Disease Treatment in Bayelsa State, Niger
Authors: Christian Atiegha , Samuel Daniel , Imeni Abigail Awudumaro
Published: December 2024

Tuberculosis, a major health concern and leading infectious disease in man, is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Research shows that Tuberculosis affects the coagulation factors and causes elongated Prothrombin Time (PT) and Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT) in infected subjects. This research was conducted to evaluate coagulation factors VII and XII, in TB disease and treatment. Three facilities in Bayelsa State were used. Fifty newly diagnosed Tuberculosis subjects and fifty apparently healthy controls were studied. Tuberculosis subjects were monitored at two months intervals of treatment until the sixth month. Sputum was used for assay of Tuberculosis using Ziehl-Neelsen Technique and the GeneXpert, and plasma for PT and APTT assay. FVII and FXII were analysed using OPSY-MR Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay machine using reagents from Glory Science Inc. (China). Statistical product for service solution (SPSS) software version 25 was employed in the data analysis. A p-value of <0.05 was considered significant. Results show significantly higher PT and APTT values but significantly lower FVII value in newly diagnosed Tuberculosis subjects compared to the control group. There was no significant difference in FXII (p>0.05) in new Tuberculosis subjects compared to controls. These results indicate that Tuberculosis disease altered all the parameters studied except coagulation factor XII. However, all altered parameters returned to almost control values at the end of the fourth month of treatment. We conclude from this study that the reduced values of FVII contribute to the elongation of PT in Tuberculosis patients while FXII is not altered and so does not contribute to the elongated APTT in Tuberculosis patients.
Concordance between PAP smears and P53 expression in women with cervical abnormalities in Osogbo, Southwest, Nigeria
Authors: Adewale Oyenike Musiliu , Ovie Avwioro Godwin , Innocent Iyare Godfrey , Pius Omosigho Omoruyi , Olatunbosun O. Luman , Abduahi Olawuyi , Abiodun Jimoh Abdullah , Adesina Tijani Busira , Ismaila Lasisi Adewale , Ayodele Ojo Timothy , Eleha Suleiman Ibrahim
Published: December 2024

Cervical cancer screening, involving Papanicolaou (PAP) smear and assessment of p53 expression, is crucial for early detection and prevention of cervical cancer. The aim is to evaluate the concordance between Papanicolaou (PAP) smears and P53 expression in detecting cervical abnormalities in Osogbo women southwest, Nigeria. This cross-sectional study involved 221 women aged 18–65 attending Uniosun teaching hospital for cervical screening between January 2023 and December 2023. Cervical cytology was performed using PAP smears, and P53 expression was assessed through immunohistochemistry of the smear samples. The agreement between cytology, PAP smear results, and P53 expression were analyzed. Of the 221 women, 86 (38.9%) had abnormal Pap smear results, categorized as ASC-US, LSIL, or HSIL. P53 overexpression was observed in 86 (38.9%) cases. A statistically significant association was found between age group and Pap smear results, with a higher proportion of abnormal results among the 30–39 age groups. Additionally, a significant association was observed between miscarriage history and Pap smear results, with a higher proportion of abnormal results among those with more than two miscarriages. The relationship between PAP smear results and p53 expression revealed a statistically significant association (p=0.047), with a higher proportion of normal PAP smear results having negative p53 expression (99.3%) compared to abnormal PAP smear results (100% negative P53 expression). The concordance rate between Pap smear findings and P53 expression, indicating that there is no substantial agreement. The highest concordance was observed in normal cases (95.6%). This study suggests that p53 expression can be used as a complementary negative marker to Pap smear in cervical cancer screening although there was no concordance substantial between PAP smears and P53 expression in detecting cervical abnormalities. This could help in enhancing the accuracy of cervical cancer screening or for monitoring of the disease but not for diagnosis.
Effect of alfentanil plus propofol on painless gastrointestinal endoscopy in elderly patients
Authors: Cheng Qun , Lan Yunping , Yu Gongmin , Xia Changxing , Song Lu
Published: December 2024

Purpose: To determine the effect of alfentanil in combination with propofol in painless gastrointestinal endoscopy (PGE) in elderly patients. Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of data from 200 elderly patients who underwent PGE at The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou, China from June 2021 to December 2022. The patients were divided into study (n = 108) and control groups (n = 92). The study group received anesthesia with alfentanil (10 μg/kg) and propofol (1 - 2 mg/kg), while the control group was anesthetized with sufentanil (0.1 μg/kg) combined with propofol (1 - 2 mg/kg). Results: Study group consumed significantly less propofol compared to control group (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences in baseline values of mean arterial pressure (MAP), blood oxygen saturation (BOS), and heart rate (HR) between the two groups (p > 0.05). However, during the examination, the control group showed significantly lower mean values of MAP, BOS, and HR compared to study group (p < 0.05). Additionally, study group experienced significantly shorter recovery time from anesthesia, time to recovery of consciousness, and time to orientation recovery compared to control group (p < 0.05). The incidence of patients rated with excellent or good anesthetic effects was significantly higher in study group compared to control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Alfentanil in combination with propofol offers stable vital signs and superior anesthetic effect in elderly patients undergoing PGE, with fewer adverse reactions compared to sufentanil and propofol combination. Applicability of these findings requires further validation with more data.
Effect of phentolamine adjuvant therapy on hemodynamics and cardiac function in patients with septic myocardial injury
Authors: Liao Xinmin , Wang Zhichun
Published: December 2024

Purpose: To investigate the effect of phentolamine adjuvant therapy on hemodynamics and cardiac function in patients with sepsis-induced myocardial injury. Methods: A total of 96 patients with sepsis-induced myocardial injury between January 2019 and October 2023 admitted in Hangzhou Fuchun Traditional Chinese Orthopedic Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China were randomly and equally assigned to control and study groups. The control group received routine treatment while the study group received phentolamine 5 mg/h for 24 h in addition to routine treatment. Blood lactate levels before and after treatment were compared. Intrathoracic blood volume index (ITBVI), systemic vascular resistance index (SVRI), heart rate (HR), mean arterial pressure (MAP), cardiac troponin I (cTnI) and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), as well as cardiac index (CI), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD), and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), were also evaluated before and after treatment. Furthermore, 28-day survival rates and intensive care unit (ICU) stay time were compared. Results: The study group showed significantly lower blood lactate levels at 12, 48, and 72 h after treatment compared to control group (p < 0.05). The study group showed significantly higher levels of MAP, ITBVI, SVRI, CI, and LVEF; and significantly lower levels of HR, LVESD, LVEDD, cTnI, and NT-proBNP after 7 days than the control group (p < 0.05). No deaths occurred within 7 days after treatment in either group. However, the study group exhibited significantly lower ICU stay time and 28-day mortality than the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Phentolamine adjuvant therapy significantly improves hemodynamics, enhances cardiac function, mitigates myocardial injury, and restores blood lactate levels in patients with sepsis-induced myocardial injury. Longer follow-up would be necessary to evaluate long-term effect and potential complications of phentolamine-adjuvant therapy.
An observational study of post-vaccination symptoms of inactivated virus vaccine versus mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
Authors: Al-Shawabkeh Jumanah , Abu Laban Nidal , Hasan Diya , Alsarhan Ali , Alzayyat Abeer , Al-Smadi Sajeda , Ababneh Suha , Taha Rima
Published: December 2024

Purpose: To determine the safety, effectiveness, and post-vaccination side effects of inactivated virus (Sinopharm) and mRNA (Pfizer/BioNTech's) vaccines which are the most frequently used in Jordan. The study focuses on students' experiences of adverse reactions and symptoms after immunization. Method: The cross-sectional survey included 3,903 students at Al-Balqa Applied University. Questionnaires on sociodemographic factors, symptoms, and immunization history were administered over the Internet. Distinct variations were identified by statistical analysis. Results: Most university students (43.6 %) learned about COVID-19 vaccination from social media. The most significant health factor among participants was smoking, with 29.8 % having a history of COVID-19 infection. It was evident that 38.7 % of mRNA-vaccinated people developed moderate systematic side effects. Furthermore, 2.5 % of mRNA-vaccinated participants developed serious side effects that required hospitalization. The most frequently used post-vaccination medications were antipyretics (63.7 %), muscle relaxants (15.6 %), and vitamins (5.1 %) for both vaccines. Conclusion: This study reveals that both vaccine types are effective in preventing symptomatic infections. SinoPharm vaccine has mild and non-life-threatening side effects compared to Pfizer vaccine. The risk of hospitalization for Pfizer recipients is related to their health status and the mechanism of action of nanoparticle-coated mRNA, which is still unclear.
Assessment of antimicrobial resistance risks due to physician and patient practices: An observational study
Authors: Battula Pradeep , Kumar Bhupalam
Published: December 2024

Purpose: To assess the risk factors for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by examining physician antibiotic prescribing patterns, and patient adherence. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted across two sites. The study involved two components: physician-focused assessment of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing and patient-focused assessment of antibiotic adherence. Data were collected from patient records and structured forms, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, with chi-square tests for categorical data. Statistical significance was defined as p < 0.05. Results: The physician-focused study revealed that 40.49 % of antibiotic prescriptions had no indication, and 23.93 % involved drug-drug interactions. The risk of AMR due to inappropriate prescribing was 47.75 %, which decreased to 28.83 % following pharmacist intervention (χ² = 147.61, p < 0.001). In the patient-focused study, 19.52 % of patients were non-adherent to prescribed antibiotics, contributing to an equivalent risk of AMR. A total of 72.67 % of the patients were male, with a mean age of 50.43 years. Most patients (97.5 %) lacked knowledge about AMR. Conclusion: Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing and patient non-adherence are significant contributors to the development of AMR. Interventions by pharmacists significantly reduce the risk of AMR. The study highlights the need for improved antibiotic stewardship, patient education, and adherence to treatment guidelines to mitigate AMR risk. Locally developed guidelines and shorter antibiotic courses may also help address this growing concern.
Effect of Henggu gushang mixture on low back pain, bone transformation, serum IGF-1 and Apelin-13 in elderly patients with osteoporosis
Authors: Wang Jingyi , Zheng Ya , Liu Xiaoguang
Published: December 2024

Purpose: To investigate the effect of Henggu gushang mixture on low back pain, bone transformation, serum insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) and apelin-13 (Apelin-13) in elderly patients with osteoporosis. Methods: A total of 80 elderly patients with osteoporosis in Ningbo Rehabilitation Hospital, Ningbo, China were divided randomly and equally into study and control groups. Study group received Henggu Gushang mixture in addition to calcium carbonate D3+ alfacalcidol for three months. Control group received calcium carbonate D3+ alfacalcidol. The effectiveness of therapy, visual analogue scale (VAS), levels of bone transformation markers (procollagen type I N-terminal propeptide (PINP) and type 1 collagen cross-linked C-telopeptide (CTX-1)), serum insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), and Apelin-13 were compared. Adverse drug reactions were also recorded. Results: Total response rate in the study group was significantly higher compared to control group (p < 0.05). It also showed significantly lower VAS scores after 7 days, 1 and 3 months of treatment compared to control group (p < 0.05). After treatment, the levels of PINP and CTX-1 were significantly lower while serum osteocalcin (OC), IGF-1 and Apelin-13 were significantly higher in the study group compared to control group (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Henggu gushang mixture significantly relieves low back pain in elderly patients with osteoporosis, which is beneficial to improving bone transformation and metabolism. Future studies should focus on long-term outcomes using larger sample sizes from multi-center to better assess the therapeutic potential of this combined regimen.
Showcasing the essence of motherhood and women in families: Insights from the Old Testament
Authors: Steenkamp Fritz William Malvern , Freeks Prof Fazel Ebrihiam
Published: December 2024

This paper highlights that the notion of motherhood encompasses a wide range of perspectives within families. The significant role of mothers in contemporary Hebrew legal and moral systems is fundamental to this discussion. Motherhood extends beyond biological ties, involving responsibilities such as providing education, nutrition, a hygienic environment, and quality time with both parents. The reverence for motherhood is evident in biblical passages such as Exodus 20:12, Leviticus 19:3, 5:16, Deuteronomy 21:18, and 21:21. In Jewish tradition, the mother of the king holds a position of high esteem, as reflected in texts such as 1 Kings 2:29, Proverbs 10:1, 15:20, 17:25, 29:15, 31:1, and 31:31. For instance, King Solomon demonstrated profound respect for his mother, Bathsheba, by standing to honour her when she entered the throne room and seating her at his right hand to engage in important discussions.
Pilgrim Guides and their roles in the Sacred Complex of Lingaraj Temple
Authors: Vinoth R , Sreeja P
Published: December 2024

Lingaraj Temple is widely known as a great religious and sacred centre (Kshetra). A place of pilgrimage (tirtha) where Hindu pilgrims from different parts of the country visit and throng wearily, and often barefooted under fatigue and hardship to get the sight of the Lord, which they believe, obliterates the transgressions of one’s whole life. The article deals with the roles of pilgrim guides in Lingaraj Temple. For the comfort of the pilgrims in the temple, there are pilgrim guides functioning among the temple servants (sevayats). These temple functionaries serving the pilgrims are known as Pilgrim Guides or otherwise locally known as ‘Yatri Panda’ or ‘Elaka Panda’. There are three categories of sacred servants (sevayats), Pujapanda, Brahmana (Mahasuar) and Badu who are the Brahmin sevayats and perform rituals in the temple. They act as pilgrim guides of the temple during non-service days. This study is purely an ethnographic study based on fieldwork.
The Spiritual and Socio-Educational Implications of Geojassi Christian School
Authors: Chung Jun-Ki
Published: December 2024

The study of spiritual and socio-educational contexts becomes an important component in the transformation of the educational environment, where the emphasis shifts from academic learning to the formation of personality, reflecting the current trends focused on the comprehensive development of students. The study aims to analyse the features of pedagogical approach in Korean education using Geojassi School as a case study. To achieve the research objectives, the following methods were used: deductive, axiomatic, comparative. The results indicated that religious principles are successfully integrated into the pedagogical approach of the Korean educational paradigm, actively contributing to the formation of appropriate character and values of students. Worship services, participation in prayer practices, charitable initiatives, and religious rituals influence the creation of Christian beliefs as well as reinforce moral values and promote spiritual abilities. This approach of Korean education is actively transformed within Korean secondary education, emphasizing the importance of social responsibility. In turn, the study noted that educational institutions face several obstacles, the most notable of which are excessive tuition rates and conflicts between teachers and students or parents. However, Christian schools are able to cope with these challenges by focusing on the spiritual development of students. In particular, Geojassi Christian School not only prepares students for the challenges of modern society but also instils in them an unbreakable foundation of leadership values that is evident in every aspect of their lives through the mentorship of teachers. The results of the study can be used to optimize educational practices and adapt successful methods of spiritual and socio-educational influence within educational institutions.
Comparative study on the evaluation of student teacher’s performance
Authors: Bardoquillo Charina , Charcos Angen May
Published: December 2024

This study determined the comparison on the evaluation of student teacher’s performance of the BSED-MATH, BEED, and BTLED students in Cebu Technological University-Tuburan Campus for the school year 2017 - 2020. The key purpose of this research was to determine the performance of the student teachers based on the evaluation of the mentors in terms of (1) instructional design and planning; (2) learning environment; (3) instructional delivery and facilitation; (4) assessment; (5) professional responsibility and conduct. The research employed a descriptive survey approach, in which researchers collected data and information from the Student Teacher Coordinator to assess the performance of student teacher mentors. The tables show the scores based on the evaluation of the student teachers under the five factors in three consecutive school years. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that there was a discrepancy in the result of the evaluation of the student teachers’ performance in the year 2019 - 2020, which is higher compared to the two previous years. It was also determined that the student teachers scored low on the factor under Instructional Delivery and Facilitation. It is recommended to conduct a Student Teacher’s Capabilities Program for all fourth-year students at Cebu Technological University to address the needs of the student teachers in terms of delivering and facilitating instructions.
Attitudes of English majors towards the use of the Quizizz platform in English language learning
Authors: Phan Nga Thi Tuyet
Published: December 2024

This mixed-methods study explores the attitudes of English majors towards the use of Quizizz in their English language learning and examines variations in these attitudes based on gender and English proficiency levels. The study included 200 English majors from a Vietnamese university who responded to questionnaires. Fifteen students consented to participate in focus group discussions, representing each year of the study program. In contrast to previous research, this study revealed that participants expressed negative attitudes toward the use of Quizizz, as they did not find it beneficial or useful for their learning. There were no significant differences in students’ attitudes, including affective, behavioral, and cognitive components, towards the use of Quizizz across different demographic variables. This study provides several recommendations for the effective utilization of Quizizz in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classrooms. It also underscores the need for further research to investigate the correlation between English majors’ attitudes toward Quizizz and other relevant factors in EFL settings.
The Eve of Global Conflict or Contra Spem Spero?
Authors: Gaman-Golutvina O. V.
Published: December 2024

The article contains the description of the world political context that influences the evolution of the military-political sphere. The articles of the presented issue are devoted to this analysis. As a methodological framework, it is proposed to use the information introduced into scientific circulation by J. Rosenau in 1990, the concept of turbulence in world politics, which was developed in later literature. For an adequate interpretation of current trends in military policy, it is proposed to take into account the differences between modern conflicts and wars from their previous forms. In particular, it is appropriate to take into account the differences between total and limited wars established in the literature earlier. Another conceptual characteristic of modern wars is the theory of "world war" formulated in the doctrinal documents of the United States, in which military conflicts and their borders become indistinct, while the opposing sides include both military units and irregular formations. It is noted that for Russia, the security problem is historically a key problem, which is determined by the geopolitical location of an extended land state. The influence of this geopolitical circumstance was reflected in the configuration of Russian statehood with its traditional emphasis on a rigid hierarchy of governance, a strictly vertical decision-making algorithm and the centralization of the territorial structure, as a result of which hierarchization was not just an attribute of the historical evolution of Russia, but an archetypal form of organization of the country’s political space. In the modern world, the matrix of social organization is changing: a network appears next to the hierarchy, which problematizes the lack of alternative hierarchical decision-making algorithm and actualizes the updating of security concepts.
Analisis Pembentukan Pengadilan Khusus Agraria Untuk Mengimplementasikan Asas-Asas Umum Pemerintahan yang Baik dalam Penyelesaian Urusan Tanah
Authors: Zaidan Muhammad , Nugraha Nicholas , Gusthomi Moh.
Published: December 2024

Jurnal  yang berjudul Analisis Pembentukan Pengadilan Khusus Agraria untuk Menerapkan Asas-Asas Umum Pemerintahan yang Baik dalam Penyelesaian Masalah Pertanahan ini membahas tentang pentingnya pembentukan pengadilan khusus agraria di Indonesia untuk menegakkan asas-asas pemerintahan yang baik di tengah-tengah konflik agraria yang terus meningkat dan berdampak pada jutaan keluarga. Laporan ini menekankan pentingnya penerapan prinsip-prinsip dasar seperti transparansi, imparsialitas, akuntabilitas, dan pelayanan publik dalam penyelenggaraan peradilan yang berkaitan dengan sengketa pertanahan. Prinsip transparansi ditekankan sebagai hal yang penting untuk memastikan bahwa masyarakat memiliki akses terhadap informasi yang akurat mengenai tindakan dan keputusan pemerintah, sehingga dapat menumbuhkan kepercayaan dan partisipasi masyarakat. Prinsip ketidakberpihakan juga digarisbawahi, mengadvokasi keputusan yang memprioritaskan kepentingan umum di atas kepentingan individu atau kelompok, sehingga mempromosikan keadilan sosial dan juga kesetaraan. Terakhir, jurnal ini mengartikulasikan pentingnya pelayanan publik, yang menyerukan pemberian layanan yang tepat waktu dan efisien kepada masyarakat dan kemudian memastikan bahwa kebutuhan dan hak-hak masyarakat terpenuhi tanpa diskriminasi.
Identity Negotiation of Indigenous Religious Believers in Banyumas, Central Java
Authors:   Department of Communication Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia, Novianti Wiwik , Noegroho Agoeng ,   Department of Communication Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia, Dharmaputri Indriyani ,   Department of Communication Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia, Ramadhani Dzakiyah ,   Department of Communication Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia
Published: December 2024

Indigenous religious are often labelled as primitive, misguided, and even atheistic. As a stigmatized group, these believers negotiate their identity by communicating with people outside their community. This negotiation is carried out by the believers to be accepted in their social environment. This study aims to understand the identity negotiation of believers in Banyumas Regency. The research employs a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Data collection is conducted through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The findings reveal that identity negotiation is carried out through openness to the surrounding community to build mutual trust. The believers exhibit polite and ethical behaviour as part of a positive self-presentation. They also prioritize harmony and avoid coercive actions as an expression of their commitment to respecting differences. This approach reflects their efforts to integrate while maintaining their identity.
Factors Influencing Company Value on the Indonesian Stock Exchange: Insights from LQ45 Companies (2019-2023)
Authors:   The Professional Accounting Programme (PPAk), Tarumanagara University & Jakarta, Indonesia, Maryono Bony Feryanto , Setyawan Ignatius Roni ,   The Professional Accounting Programme (PPAk), Tarumanagara University & Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: December 2024

This study examines the variables affecting the firm value (Tobin’s Q) of the Indonesian Stock Exchange’s LQ45 Index between 2019 and 2023. We assess sustainability scores (ESG Score) and some financial performances ratios i.e. return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), and debt to equity ratio, whether each respective of these factors influence the firm value (Tobin’s Q) using quantitative analytical data obtained from the Indonesian Stock Exchange website. 41 of the 45 businesses that meet the study’s requirements are the subject of our analysis, yielding 205 samples in total. Eviews version 11 software was used to do multiple linear regression analysis on the data. All the independent factors (X1, X2, X3, and X4) have statistically significant individual effects on the dependent variable, according to our findings, which are based on the t-test results. The probability values for each of these variables are below 0.05. Furthermore, the F-test indicates that the independent factors taken together significantly affect the dependent variable, with a probability value of 0.000. Based on the determination coefficient test, the adjusted R square value is 63.12% which indicates that the independent variable significantly influences the dependent variable.
Factors Affecting Shopping Intentions on Social Commerce Websites in Vietnam
Authors: Chumg Hao-Fan , Hoang Thi-Tinh , Zhou Si-Yu
Published: December 2024

Abstract

With the popularity of the Internet and the rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in Vietnam, Facebook has become the most popular social commerce (SC) site utilised by Vietnamese. Such new platforms have gradually become a new trend for users or consumers to shop online, and an increasing number of people are shopping online through such platforms. To comprehensively understand the factors of online shopping intention through Facebook, this research establishes a theoretical model based on service quality, trust, satisfaction and online shopping intention. Three hundred valid questionnaires were distributed, retrieved, and analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The findings showed that online shoppers increased their satisfaction and trust in the social commerce website when they experienced superb service quality. Even more surprisingly, the results showed that trust was pivotal in influencing satisfaction and behavioural intention when shopping on such websites. These suggest that managers within the website providers urgently need strategies to create an ambience in which online shoppers can feel a sense of satisfaction and trust to enhance their willingness to purchase on such SC sites.

Keywords: Information and communication technologies (ICTs), social commerce (SC), Partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM), Trust, Service.
Consumo e memória de souvenir turístico na cidade de Tiradentes - MG
Authors:   , Rodrigues Gabriela Oliveira
Published: December 2024

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo compreender/analisar a relação do souvenir turístico com a memória do turista/consumidor na cidade de Tiradentes – MG. A metodologia adotada para dar resposta aos objetivos da investigação teve por base inicialmente, uma pesquisa bibliográfica, a fim de delimitar do entendimento do conceito de souvenir, de memória, e consumo a fim de adquirir uma base teórica apropriada para posteriormente interpretar os dados obtidos. Foi utilizada uma abordagem mista de pesquisa, tratou-se ainda de uma pesquisa de caráter exploratório-descritivo e como técnica de coleta de dados, foi adotado a aplicação de questionários. A população da amostral foi de 253, a aplicação dos questionários ocorreu de forma remota via formulário do google forms e o método de coleta de dados foi bola de neve virtual. Os resultados obtidos através da análise das respostas a esses questionários, permitiram identificar os aspectos que mais influenciam o consumo de souvenir turístico, o perfil do consumidor que adquire os souvenirs como recurso de memória, a relação do souvenir com a memória do turista no momento de rememoração da experiência vivenciada na viagem e os significados mais atribuídos pelos turistas/consumidores aos souvenirs. A pesquisa revelou também, algo que outros autores compartilham: o mundo dos souvenirs é repleto de possibilidades de pesquisa e ainda há muito a explorar. Palavras-chave: souvenir; consumo; memória
Peer-to-peer facilitators’ perceptions of gender-based violence in a higher-education institution
Authors: Mangxa Tandiwe Veronica , Ntakana Khuzekazi , Dabula Prince
Published: December 2024

Engagements with peer-to-peer facilitators in a higher-education institution (HEI) highlighted the fact that students have varying perceptions of genderbased violence (GBV). This article explores the pre-intervention perceptions of GBV among peer-to-peer facilitators on a university campus in South Africa. A qualitative descriptive research design was employed and the participants were selected using non-probability purposive sampling. Preintervention open-ended questionnaires were administered to 30 peer-topeer facilitators, followed by three days of training. The data obtained were analysed using Tesch’s eight steps. This analysis led to the development of themes and an understanding of GBV, its occurrence and its impact. The findings on understanding GBV revealed that it could affect anyone and manifest itself in physical, emotional, psychological and sexual ways. And women, men and children can be affected. GBV can be directed from women to women, men to men, men to women, women to men and can be associated with sexual orientation. Regarding its occurrence, most of the participants revealed that it occurs on campus and in intimate relationships and that some incidents are not reported. The participants perceived that the effects of GBV can include poor academic performance, students dropping out of their studies, depression, emotional trauma, suicidal behaviours and a violation of human rights. This article discusses the peerto-peer facilitators’ perceptions of GBV on campus prior to their training.
Cost of reskilling employees versus the profitability of a business: a reflection on selected small businesses in Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Authors: Totobayo Baseza Wonderfull , Rajkaran Sookdhev , Ntuli Cebile
Published: December 2024

The aim of this study was to establish the impact of the cost of reskilling employees on the profitability of a business. This explanatory study collected quantitative data from 56 managers of small businesses in Mthatha, Eastern Cape province, South Africa. A pilot study was conducted prior to the actual fieldwork. This study used self-administered questionnaires which contained both closed and open-ended questions. The quantitative data were analysed using SPSS whereas the qualitative data were analysed by means of thematic analysis. The data were further tested statistically to establish the significance levels and the correlations between the variables. The analysis on the impact of the cost of reskilling on the profitability of a business showed that reskilling the current workforce improves the profitability of a business. The empirical result of this study indicates that the benefits of reskilling the current employees of a business outweighs the costs involved in the process. This study also found that it is less costly to a business to retain and reskill the current workforce than to recruit new employees. This indicates that small businesses should invest in reskilling their workers.
Tailored Vs. Off-the-shelf: An in-depth Look at Software Implementation Choices
Authors:   Austin,Texas, USA, Rikhi Deepika
Published: December 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, organizations face critical decisions regarding software implementation that can significantly impact their
operational efficiency and strategic goals. This paper explores the dichotomy between tailored (custom) software solutions and off-the-shelf software products.
It analyzes key factors influencing the choice between these approaches. While off-the-shelf solutions offer quick deployment and lower initial costs, custom
software provides enhanced alignment with unique business needs and long-term adaptability. This paper aims to equip decision-makers with a nuanced
understanding of the implications of their software choices, ultimately guiding them toward informed decisions that best serve their organizational objectives.
The insights presented will contribute to the broader discourse on software implementation strategies in diverse business environments.
Detecting Insider Threats: Best Practices and Technologies
Authors:   USA, Reddy Haritha Madhava
Published: December 2024

Insider threats represent a critical challenge for modern organizations as they can cause significant harm through the misuse of authorized access to
sensitive systems and data. Detecting insider threats is complicated by the fact that insiders, including employees, contractors, and business partners,
already possess legitimate access rights, making it difficult to distinguish between regular and malicious activities. This review paper examines insider threat
detection strategies, focusing on the role of both human and technological factors. Best practices, such as establishing behavior baselines, implementing
strict access controls, and conducting regular security training, are discussed alongside advanced technologies like User and Entity Behavior Analytics
(UEBA), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions. By integrating these practices and
technologies, organizations can more effectively detect, mitigate, and respond to insider threats. As insider risks grow in both frequency and sophistication,
this review highlights the need for a multi-layered, adaptive approach to securing organizational assets.
Adaptive Rate Limiting Using Reinforcement Learning to Thwart API Abuse
Authors:   USA, Sivaraman Hariprasad
Published: December 2024

Application Programming Interface (API) abuse is a type of threat faced by all publicly exposed systems; among these, credential stuffing, data scraping
and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. While traditional rate-limiting techniques can be effective against well-defined and predictable
attacks, leveraging these decisions in a rigid manner does not adapt to abuse patterns that may vary over time. This paper proposes a Reinforcement-
Learning (RL)-based adaptive rate-limiting model, which is capable of adjusting rate thresholds in real-time according to user status behavior. It defines
rate allowing problem as Markov Decision Process (MDP) and dynamically manages API request limits via Q-learning. Experiments are performed
on an e-commerce API and show that this approach increases the accuracy of abuse detection, while reducing the friction with legitimate users when
compared to static models. The paper also discusses computational tradeoffs, scalability, and considerations for deploying the RL-based rate limiting in
environments with heavy traffic.
Optimizing Salesforce Architectures for Clinical Research in Healthcare
Authors:   Salesforce Developer, USA, Mamidi Satwik
Published: December 2024

There is a significant need for improvement in the healthcare industry in terms of high-quality, secure,
and well-structured data to make progress in clinical research. Healthcare organizations are facing issues
with the current data architectures due to a lack of secure flow and poor structuring of patients’ data.
Effective data analysis and execution of successful clinical research projects are necessary to address these
limitations.
The article provides a structured approach to optimize the Salesforce architecture for utilizing by the
healthcare sector. It offers benefits like improved data integrity, security, and scalability. The proposed
solution focuses on the best practices, which can be used by healthcare researchers for improved data
architecture, enhanced compliance, control of access, and data interaction using Salesforce. It also examines
the impacts of the improvements on clinical research capabilities and enhanced healthcare outcomes.
Invasion of Green-stained Farm Workers from Outer Space(s)? Or a Rural Community Struggling with Issues of Itinerancy?
Authors: Henderson Robyn
Published: December 2024

This paper investigates stories that are told in a North Queensland rural community about the arrival of itinerant farm workers for the winter harvesting season. Permanent residents often represent this annual event as an invasion of the community byundesirable people who break the law, exacerbate racial tensions and take jobs from locals. Such stories are also heard in the community's schools where significant numbers of itinerant children enrol during the hO/vesting season. In the face of sometimes hostile reception from permanent residents of the community, many itinerant families work hard to 'fit in', trying to ensure positive experiences for their children. This paper explores some of the stories that circulate and examines the way thatnegative perceptions of itinerant families tend  to restrict the community's capacity to recognise the benefits that families could contribute to community life.
House arrest as a preventive measure
Authors: Buzescu Gheorghe
Published: December 2024

Judges have applied house arrest as an alternative to imprisonment since the 17th century. Authorities have often used house arrest to detain political leaders ousted from power following a coup, but this method has been rarely used against common law offenders . The introduction of house arrest into Romanian legislation, with the entry into force of the New Criminal Procedure Code, has sparked numerous debates regarding the preventive nature of this measure and its implications on the restriction of rights such as liberty, free movement, or the presumption of innocence. Considering that in the criminal process, the means of administering justice, such as the administration of evidence, also involve the application of preventive measures aimed at ensuring the proper administration of evidence, preventing the commission of new crimes, and achieving the purpose of the criminal process, house arrest emerges as a necessary, less severe alternative to preventive detention. Currently, compared to other European criminal procedural legislations, house arrest in the Romanian legal framework is regulated and implemented in one of two ways. In Romania, house arrest is exclusively regulated as a preventive measure involving the deprivation of liberty during criminal proceedings, and not as an alternative method of serving a prison sentence. The year 2020 brought the popularization of the term "pandemic," naturally in reference to SARS-CoV-2, while simultaneously creating new legal scenarios. The "state of emergency"  imposed restrictions similar to those of preventive measures involving the deprivation of liberty. The significant difference, however, was that the restrictive measures during the state of emergency applied to the entire population and aimed to protect the public from mass infection. Although both ironic and harsh, the state of emergency led to an unintended practical experiment with some of the restrictions imposed by house arrest as a preventive measure. Moreover, since the entry into force of the New Criminal Procedure Code and up to the present, the preventive measure of house arrest has included only in theory the possibility of electronic monitoring. New possibilities in this regard emerged with the adoption of Law no. 146 of May 17, 2021, concerning electronic monitoring in judicial and penal enforcement procedures. This law provides clarifications regarding electronic monitoring devices and addresses a legislative gap regarding the failure to comply with the obligation not to leave the domicile, except in expressly provided situations, now classified as the offense of escape . Finally, I aim to support the legal nature of house arrest by categorizing it, if further confirmation were needed, as a measure involving deprivation of liberty, as recognized by the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), particularly in the cases of Manzoni v. Italy  and Lavents v. Latvia .
Analysis of Suitable Habitat for Nesting of Hawksbill Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) in Pulau Sangiang Natural Park, Banten
Authors: Jannah Neisya Rachmah Raudhatul , Cahyadi Ferry Dwi , Sasongko Agung Setyo , Handayani Dwi
Published: December 2024

The Sangiang Island Nature Tourism Park (TWA Pulau Sangiang) is a small island in the Sunda Strait that serves as a nesting habitat for hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata). This study aims to analyze the suitability of beaches in TWA Pulau Sangiang as a nesting site. The research employs a qualitative method with direct field observation techniques, interviews, and documentation. The data measured include beach slope, beach width, nest temperature, nest humidity, beach sand pH, sand substrate, beach vegetation, natural predators, and human disturbances. The data were analyzed descriptively using a habitat suitability index for turtle nesting. The measurements show that Villa Bubu Beach has a beach width of 6.4 meters with an average slope of 10º. The sand substrate on this beach is dominated by 97.38% medium sand. Nest temperatures on this beach are 28℃ with dry humidity and an average pH ranging from 6.5 to 7. Meanwhile, Sepanjang Beach has an average beach width of 27.15 meters with a slope ranging from 9.1º. The sand substrate is dominated by 99.47% medium sand. Nest temperatures on this beach average 30℃ with dry humidity and a pH of 6.5–7. The coastal vegetation at Villa Bubu Beach is dominated by Casuarina trees (Casuarina equsetifolia), while the vegetation at Sepanjang Beach is dominated by Sea Lettuce Trees (Scaevola taccada) and Screw Pines (Pandanus tectorius). Natural predators on both beaches include monitor lizards and wild boars. Based on these measurements, Villa Bubu Beach and Sepanjang Beach in TWA Pulau Sangiang are highly suitable as nesting habitats for hawksbill turtles.
Вектор смещения хозяйственной деятельности в России: Запад – Восток
Authors: Лавровский Б.Л. , Горюшкина Е.А. , Шильцин Е.А.
Published: December 2024

Новый взгляд на характер пространственного развития в России предполагает структурные перемещения хозяйственной деятельности в широтном направлении. Основные вопросы, которые в этой связи ставятся в статье, сводятся к следующему. Насколько динамичным может и должно быть развитие восточных территорий? Достаточно того, чтобы темпы их развития соответствовали общероссийским показателям, или целесообразным признается преимущественный рост? Конкретной задачей является оценка инвестиционных условий, при которых в перспективе до 2026 г. возможен рост доли восточных регионов в ВРП страны.

Показано, что в случае пролонгации сложившегося соотношения приростной капиталоемкости в азиатской части страны и РФ в целом увеличение доли азиатской части в ВРП РФ требует неоправданно высоких инвестиционных затрат. Хорошим результатом следует считать стабилизацию этой доли к 2025 г. при средней норме накопления в течение прогнозного периода в азиатской части примерно 30%.
Государственный долг регионов России: бюджетные кредиты как фактор устойчивости
Authors: Аблаев Э.Ю. , Волков Р.Г.
Published: December 2024

В статье исследуется возможное влияние планируемого списания двух третей объема долгов регионов по бюджетным кредитам на устойчивость регионального долга. На основе анализа статистических данных по долгам отдельных регионов сделан вывод, что списание долгов существенно снизит долговую нагрузку на бюджеты наиболее уязвимых субъектов РФ. При этом одной из задач в данном контексте становится поддержание бюджетной дисциплины в регионах. Это потребует дальнейшего развития сферы регулирования и контроля региональных финансов, в том числе за счет механизмов бюджетных правил на региональном уровне.
Оценка воздействия авиационного пассажиропотока на экономическую активность населенного пункта в России
Authors: Лавриненко П.А. , Березняцкий А.Н.
Published: December 2024

В работе на основе микроданных анализируется роль авиационного транспорта в формировании деловой активности населенных пунктов России. В сфере внимания находятся, прежде всего, города, в которых динамика авиационного пассажиропотока в значительной степени формируется за счет субсидий государства. В качестве индикатора экономической активности рассматривается валовая выручка в постоянных ценах предприятий всех типов, действующих в населенном пункте. На базе концепции производственной функции Кобба-Дугласа сформировано несколько вариантов моделей для оценки указанного эффекта. С целью анализа устойчивости полученных оценок рассматривались версии моделей только с авиационным транспортом, а также модели с полным составом доступных видов транспорта для населенного пункта. В качестве основного результата получены оценки эластичности валовой выручки населенного пункта по пассажиропотоку на воздушном транспорте.
Государственные инвестиции и экономический рост в разных странах
Authors: Ордынская Е.В. , Черковец М.В. , Савчишина К.Е.
Published: December 2024

В статье проведен анализ динамики государственных инвестиций и их роли в экономическом развитии разных стран. Особое внимание уделяется ситуации в России на современном этапе, рассматриваются основные параметры бюджетной системы и различные сценарии динамики объемов бюджетных инвестиций в краткосрочной перспективе как одного из важнейших источников средств для реализации проектов, которые смогут выступить в качестве катализаторов экономического роста. Затрагиваются вопросы качественного уровня, включающие необходимость рассмотрения целей, задач, институтов, инструментов и условий реализации государственных инвестиций для определения необходимых объемов и повышения их эффективности.