bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Maritime Cyber security
Authors: Dr. S. Gopinath  , Mr. M. Hemanand  , Mr. P. Arunprasath  , Mr. M. Vivek  , Mr. P. Balaji  , S.S. Leena Charan
Published: February 2025

As the maritime industry continues to digitalize in pursuit of efficiency and connectivity, it increasingly opens itself up to growing cyber threats, which may very seriously hamper operations, cause huge financial losses, or even result in environmental disasters. Specifically, this paper investigates the important aspects of maritime cybersecurity about protecting infrastructure from cyber threats. The paper points to the weaknesses brought about by the integration of IT and OT systems in the maritime sector, illustrated with high-profile incidents like the NotPetya attack on Maersk and the cyber breach at the Port of Antwerp, and calls for the establishment of sound cybersecurity frameworks in maritime operations. Advanced threat detection systems, network segmentation, data encryption, and human factors all play key roles in mitigating such risks. The paper concludes by calling for industry-wide collaboration in implementing good practices to ensure that global supply chains and the wider economy are safe and secure from the threat of cyber-attacks.
A Study on Financial Leverage and Financial Performance: A Case Study on KPR Mill Ltd
Authors: Mrs. Vijayalaxmi Baddi  , Dr. Gurupad Junnaykar
Published: February 2025

The textile industry plays a vital role in the economy as it leads to generation of large employment and revenue through exports. Financial leverage i.e., the use of debt capital to finance its operations, is the important element which influences the viability and profitability of the companies. This research paper studies the impact of financial leverage on the financial performance of KPR Mills Ltd., a textile company. To study this impact, various financial ratios like debt-equity ratio, return on Assets, return on Equity, Dividend Payout Ratio, Earnings Per Share, Net Profit Margin, Current Ratio, Interest Coverage Ratio and Asset Turnover Ratios are used. Descriptive statistics is used for the analysis of the study. The study finds that there is positive relationship between DER and financial performance of the company. But the study also highlights that there are various other factors like operational efficiency, management abilities that influence the company’s performance.
Unified Explain Ability Score (UES): A Comprehensive Framework for Evaluating Trustworthy AI Models
Authors: Kailash C Kandpal  , Dr. Prabhat Verma
Published: February 2025

In today’s scenario, artificial intelligence systems are mostly used in critical decision-making processes, but at the same time, the need for effective and reliable explanations of their output is required more than before. While various metrics exist to evaluate explain ability, they often focus on isolated aspects such as trustworthiness, clarity, or fidelity, which can lead to incomplete assessments. In this paper, we have introduced a novel Composite Explain Ability Metric (CEM) which is designed to evaluate the quality of explanations given by XAi Methods in different domains and contexts. We are integrating key dimensions of explain ability like faithfulness, interpretability, robustness, action ability, and timeliness by which CEM provides a unified framework and it eases the effectiveness of explanations. We have prepared a systematic approach to assign relative weights to each metric so that context-specific adjustment could be possible, further reflecting the unique demands of different domains like healthcare, finance, etc. The proposed framework also includes a normalization process which ensures the comparability between metrics and helps to aggregate the scores to a comprehensive explain ability assessment. We have validated our metric using simulation and real-world applications, which shows how our framework helps to provide meaningful insights into XAi. Our finding highlights the importance of standardized evaluation metrics to foster trust and transparency which is a further step towards the development of responsible AI in a high-stakes environment. This work addresses the gap available between evaluations of XAi methods and also contributes to the ongoing discourse on trustworthiness and accountability in AI technologies.
Knowledge sharing behaviour and entrepreneurial intention Library and Information Science (LIS) undergraduates in University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Babarinde Bilikis Adefunke , Elutide Temilade Dorcas
Published: February 2025

Entrepreneurship is becoming increasingly important for driving innovation, economic growth and job creation. For students, especially those in higher education, developing an interest in entrepreneurship is key to fostering a culture of innovation and independence. Despite the recognition of the importance of entrepreneurship, there is limited understanding of how knowledge-sharing behaviour among students impact their entrepreneurial intentions. This study, thus, examined the impact of knowledge-sharing behaviour on the entrepreneurial intention of Library and Information Science undergraduates in the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design of the correctional type was adopted for this study. The population of the study comprised of all 205 Library and Information Science (LIS) undergraduates enrolled in the regular program at the University of Ibadan, and total enumeration method was adopted. Data analysis was done using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), employing Frequency counts, percentages, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The findings of the study revealed a positive and significant relationship between knowledge sharing behaviour and entrepreneurial intention among the LIS undergraduates (r=0.389; P< 0.05). The study concluded that a linear relationship exists between knowledge sharing behaviour and entrepreneurial intention of LIS undergraduates. It was, however, recommended that university management should provide students with support structures such as training, mentorship, funding, and incubation centers, which can be established through collaborations with relevant agencies.
Career self-development and job performance of librarians in federal universities in Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Eluebo Priscillia Anwuli
Published: February 2025

This study explores how career self-development influences job performance among librarians working in federal universities in Southwestern Nigeria. With evolving demands in academic libraries, the research aims to assess the impact of career self-development on librarians' effectiveness. Employing a descriptive survey design, the study included all 111 librarians in the population as respondents. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire, which underwent expert validation and pre-testing to ensure reliability, measured by Cronbach’s alpha. Collection of responses was facilitated by research assistants to maximize participation. The data were analysed with descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, and regression analysis to understand the data patterns. The results revealed a positive relationship between career self-development practices such as seeking feedback and skill enhancement and job performance. However, challenges like limited training opportunities, inadequate working conditions, and infrequent promotions were significant obstacles to career development and job performance. The study concludes that career self-development has a substantial, positive impact on job performance, an essential factor in meeting university objectives. The findings suggest that university management should implement consistent training programs and improve workplace conditions. Furthermore, library policymakers are encouraged to offer fair promotion and compensation opportunities to enhance librarians' professional growth and effectiveness in delivery of their duties in the library.
Information needs of History and International Studies postgraduates, University of Jos, Nigeria
Authors: Nwokedi Grace Iyabo , Schellnack-Kelly Isabel Stella
Published: February 2025

This study was designed to investigate the information needs of History and International Studies postgraduates, University of Jos. Six objectives and research questions guided the study. The qualitative case study was selected as the research design. The study‟s population comprised 160 History and International Studies postgraduates. A purposive sampling technique was used to draw 52 samples from the study‟s population. Focus group discussion was used as the data collection instruments. The data obtained were analysed using content analysis which is a type of qualitative analysis method. Among the study‟s findings, it was revealed that the students have everyday information needs. It was also revealed that the postgraduates need information for different purposes, notable amongst them is for carrying out their academic activities and for their personal development. Besides, it was disclosed that to a considerable extent, the institution‟s library is meeting the information needs of the students. Additionally, the findings made known that the Internet is the main source that the students usually seek information to satisfy their needs. Also, it was disclosed that factors such as inability to encounter new information, and the experience of encountering the same information repeatedly can determine the postgraduates‟ perceived information needs satisfaction. Furthermore, lack of time, insufficient searching skills, and lack of relevant and current information resources were some of the barriers that the students usually encounter in a bid to satisfy their information needs in the library. From the findings, it was inferred among others that the students have everyday information needs, their information needs are broad and diverse, and they usually consult multiple sources. It was therefore recommended amongst others that the library should establish a personal librarian program for the postgraduates. The study contributed to knowledge by providing an insight into the information needs of history and international studies scholars, and by extending the research on the information needs of humanities postgraduates.
PENATAAN PARKIR BERBASIS GREEN TRANSPORTATION DI POLITEKNIK NEGERI MEDAN
Authors: Putri Wirdatun Nafiah , Kusumadi Kusumadi , Oktaviani Tetra , Mabrur Muhamad , Hani Sheila
Published: February 2025

Arranging the parking area by planning the need for vertical parking spaces based on green transportation can be done to increase the UI Greenmentric score at Politeknik Negeri Medan, making the campus environmentally friendly. Therefore, the need for parking spaces is calculated. The planning of vertical parking spaces is based on parking population survey data conducted directly in the field as well as secondary data from previous research. From the calculations, the current need for motorcycle parking space at Politeknik Negeri Medan is 699 SRP, which will increase to 1,003.641 SRP in the next 10 years. Since only 800 SRP are available at the planned location, a multi-level motorcycle parking facility is being planned. Thus the existing parking area can be reduced by 4-7% with a score of 100 or 50% of the maximum value of indicator TR5. This figure increases from the calculation in the existing condition, which is 7-11% with a score of 50, representing 25% of the maximum value of the TR5 indicator.
Keywords: Pedestrian, Parking Space, Green Transportation
PERBANDINGAN PERTUMBUHAN JAHE MERAH (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum) MELALUI METODE PENANAMAN SECARA MANUAL DAN MENGGUNAKAN MESIN TANAM TRANSPLANTER
Authors: Kurniawan Age , Saragih Syaiful Amri , Jusoh Mohd Shahmihaizan bin Mat
Published: February 2025

This study aims to see the effect of manual planting methods and using a transplanter machine on the growth of red ginger plants, and to see whether there is a difference in the growth and productivity of ginger plants using these two methods. This study was conducted at the Engineering Research Center, Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Malaysia. A total of 16,000 ginger seeds were prepared for manual planting. Then, 16,000 ginger seeds were also prepared for planting using a transplanting machine. Several parameters observed in this study, such as plant height, rhizome width, rhizome weight and number of shoots. The results showed that the average ginger growth using machine is greater than manual on all parameters. The use of a transplanting machine in ginger planting was able to produce higher plant height, rhizome width, rhizome weight and number of shoots compared to manual planting. However, only the rhizome width parameter showed a significant difference between the two treatments (p<0.05). The use of machines in the ginger planting process is not only more efficient but also able to create better conditions for rhizome growth.
TIME HISTORY ANALYSIS PADA STRUKTUR BANGUNAN YANG MENGGUNAKAN BASE ISOLATOR
Authors: Misdi Misdi , Hamzah Amir
Published: February 2025

Base isolators are designed to protect structures from earthquake impacts by decoupling horizontal ground motion from the building. This technology is widely applied to bridges, buildings, and critical facilities due to its efficiency in reducing damage risks. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of base isolators in minimizing dynamic structural responses to earthquakes. Numerical simulations were conducted to compare the performance of structures with and without base isolators, focusing on maximum acceleration, velocity, and displacement. The results indicate that base isolators reduce maximum acceleration by 75.1%, velocity by 74.83%, and displacement by 34.79%. Therefore, base isolators have proven to significantly enhance structural resilience against earthquakes. These findings provide practical insights for designing safer and more earthquake-resistant buildings
Understanding the Influence of Healthy Food Options on Consumer Buying Behavior in Naga City
Authors: Romano Marivic Aspe
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the influence of healthy food options on consumer buying behavior in Naga City, Philippines, through the lens of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Employing a mixed-methods approach, including structured questionnaires (N = 30) and semi-structured interviews (n = 26), the study explores how attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control mediate consumer choices in a rapidly urbanizing Southeast Asian context. Findings reveal strong attitudinal drivers (weighted mean = 3.44), with 73% of respondents prioritizing health benefits (M = 3.70) and nutritional awareness (M = 3.40). Subjective norms, influenced by healthcare endorsements (M = 3.23) and social circles (M = 3.27), further shape purchasing intent. However, perceived behavioral control is moderated by socio-economic barriers, including affordability (M = 3.33) and inconsistent availability (M = 3.17), highlighting systemic gaps between intention and action. The study proposes actionable interventions: subsidized healthy food programs, community-driven farmers’ markets, and digital campaigns leveraging social media influencers to amplify normative adherence. Policy recommendations include zoning reforms to prioritize healthy retailers and curriculum-integrated nutrition education to foster long-term behavioral change. By bridging TPB’s theoretical framework with localized strategies, this research offers a replicable model for cities balancing modernization and public health. Projected outcomes include a 25% increase in healthy food sales and a 15% reduction in diet-related diseases over three years. The findings underscore the critical role of multi-sector collaboration in dismantling structural barriers, positioning Naga City as a benchmark for health-conscious urbanism in transitional economies.
Role of Channel Complementarity Characteristics on the Risk Information Seeking and Processing Model: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Qi Shenghao , Tham Jen-Sern , Waheed Moniza , Hashim Norliana
Published: February 2025

Over the past few decades, the application of the risk information seeking and processing (RISP) model has substantially increased within health and risk communication research. This model provides insights into how individuals respond to information scarcity through seeking, processing, or avoidance behaviors. In an era of burgeoning digital media, individuals often rely on multiple channels for health information; however, systematic reviews focusing on RISP within the digital media context remain limited. This study addresses that gap with a comprehensive analysis of existing literature using the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses method, with papers (n = 26) included from Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar. This review outlines study contexts, sample characteristics, and data collection modes, offering a critical assessment of the model’s evolution, especially conceptualizing relevant channel beliefs. The analysis categorizes variables into exogenous, regulatory, mediation, control, and endogenous, constructing a comprehensive causality framework. Findings indicated future RISP research should emphasize multi-channel information seeking, reflecting the complexities of the current media environment, and advocating for mixed research methods to enhance the depth of risk communication studies.
Implementation of Digitalization of Daily Production Report in Manufacturing Industry to Improve Data Efficiency and Accuracy
Authors: Makhmudah Sukhron , Setiawan Welly Teguh , Aprilia Sinta , Suryono Enang Ashar , Prastyo Yudi
Published: February 2025

The development of science and technology is increasingly rapid, including in the industrial world of production and manufacturing, technology is increasingly used in improving company performance. The manufacturing industry, including the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, continues to strive to improve operational efficiency and productivity. Digitalization has become key in this effort. Through the integration of digital technology, companies can automate their production processes, improve visibility over operational performance, and make informed decisions. Before digitalization, daily reporting often involved manual data collection from various sources, such as production machines, Operators, and physical work daily sheets. This could lead to errors in data entry, delays in processing and difficulty in interlinking data from different systems. This digitization training aims to increase operational efficiency, improve data accuracy, and increase the accessibility of production information, such as knowing the process or flow in making daily reports to visualizing production data so that it makes it easier for the Operations Team and Management to monitor factory productivity.
A Systematic Literature Review of Natural Disaster Reporting on Douyin in the Era of Short Videos
Authors: Si Wu , Hamzah Massila Binti
Published: February 2025

With the widespread adoption of smartphones and the rapid development of network technology, the short video industry has risen quickly, ushering in an era of rapid growth. Short video news, characterized by its visual appeal, real-time updates, multimedia elements, mobile-friendliness, and user engagement, meets the modern social media audience’s demand for fast access to and sharing of news information, making it an increasingly favoured form of news reporting by media outlets. Douyin is China’s most popular short video platform, with 755 million monthly active users in China as of February 2024, far surpassing any other short video platform. As one of the countries most affected by natural disasters, China places great importance on disaster reporting and risk communication in the digital age when faced with sudden natural disasters. Therefore, natural disaster reporting on Douyin has garnered significant attention. To construct a research framework for natural disaster reporting on Douyin, this paper conducted a comprehensive literature review. While current academic research provides a wealth of literature on Douyin and disaster reporting, few studies narrow the scope specifically to natural disaster reporting on Douyin. Using keywords such as natural disaster, crisis, natural disaster reporting, social media, Douyin, short videos, short video reporting, and citizen journalism, this paper follows the literature review procedure described by Otero-Cerdeira et al. (2015) and searches web-based literature (including blog posts and institutional websites), official literature (e.g., government and disaster organization reports), and scientific literature (e.g., books and journal papers). The review also included a backward search of references to identify additional relevant literature. The systematic perspectives from the literature were summarized and are explained in this paper.
Digital Media and Public Diplomacy: Analysing Bernama’s Twitter News Framing During Malaysia’s GE-15
Authors: Wahab Shafezah Abdul , Tew Abdullah Muhammad Hakimi
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the relationship between digital media and public diplomacy focusing on Bernama’s Twitter (now X) coverage during Malaysia’s 15th General Election (GE-15). Bernama’s Twitter account acted as a critical tool for disseminating information and framing political events, reinforcing government messaging while engaging with a diverse audience. By using a mixed-methods approach, this study combines quantitative content analysis of tweets tagged with #PRU15Bernama and qualitative interviews with Bernama’s digital desk editors to explore media framing techniques, news tone, source selection and coverage slant. The quantitative analysis uses the framing framework established by Semetko and Valkenburg (2000), systematically categorizing tweets based on frame analysis, sentiment assessment and political bias evaluation. In contrast, qualitative interviews provide insights into editorial decision-making, framing rationales and the challenges faced in politically-sensitive content management. The complementary nature of the mixed-methods approach enriches the understanding of Bernama’s election coverage, revealing patterns such as the distribution of coverage across political parties and the predominant story types. By integrating quantitative findings with qualitative insights, this study explains how government-linked media navigate the complexities of digital platforms, maintaining journalistic integrity amid institutional pressures. Ultimately, this study contributes to the discourse on media’s evolving role in public diplomacy and its impact on shaping political outcomes in the digital age.
Nghiên cứu ứng suất và dịch chuyển ngang do thi công cọc xi măng đất đến trụ cầu lân cận
Authors: Nguyễn Văn Hậu
Published: February 2025

Việc sử dụng cọc xi măng đất (Cement Deep Mixing - CDM) để gia cố nền đất yếu đang được áp dụng rộng rãi trong các công trình giao thông nhờ tính hiệu quả và an toàn. Nghiên cứu này đánh giá tác động của quá trình thi công CDM lên các công trình trụ cầu lân cận, một tình huống phổ biến trong các dự án đường vành đai. Thông qua phân tích dữ liệu thực tế về đất yếu tại thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, nghiên cứu chỉ ra rằng áp lực ngang và độ lún trong quá trình thi công CDM có thể vượt quá khả năng chịu tải của đất nền, gây dịch chuyển và xô lệch đất về phía các công trình lân cận. Kết quả cho thấy, mặc dù CDM ít ảnh hưởng sau khi xi măng cứng lại, quá trình thi công vẫn tiềm ẩn rủi ro. Để giảm thiểu tác động tiêu cực, nghiên cứu đề xuất duy trì khoảng cách an toàn tối thiểu 5m từ vị trí mũi khoan đến mép bệ cọc và thi công CDM trước khi thi công trụ cầu. Những phát hiện này cung cấp cơ sở khoa học cho thiết kế và thi công hiệu quả trên nền đất yếu, đồng thời mở ra hướng nghiên cứu mới về dịch chuyển ngang và xô lệch cọc trong điều kiện địa chất phức tạp
Pelatihan Pemanfaatan ICT untuk Meningkatkan Produksi Industri Rumahan di Kota Ternate
Authors: Firman Tempola  , Amal Khairan  , Achmad Fuad1  , Salkin Lutfi  , Abdul Mubarak  , Rosihan
Published: February 2025

Tanpa disadari Information and communication technology (ICT) saat ini sangat berpengaruh pada kehidupan sehari-hari. Entah dalam ruang akademik maupun nonakademik, pada anak-anak maupun orang tua. Pada laki-laki maupun perempuan. Sehingga pemahaman terkait ICT menjadi sesuatu yang sangat penting untuk diketahui. Industri Rumahan adalah salah satu peluang usaha yang dijalankan oleh ibu-ibu rumah tangga didalam rumah tanpa menyita waktu. Selain itu, hadirnya industri rumahan juga dapat berpengaruh pada ekonomi keluarga dan membuka lapangan kerja baru. Di Ternate, para pelaku industri rumahan masih lemah dalam memahami ICT. Padahal pengaruh ICT di era saat ini begitu besar pada sektor ekonomi. Untuk itu dilakukan pelatihan pemanfaatan ICT untuk meningkatkan produksi industri rumahan (IR) di kota ternate bagi ibu-ibu pelaku IR dengan metode ceramah dan praktek langsung.
Exploring the Integration of Artificial Intelligence into the Functions of an Accounting Department
Authors: R. Otero Angel , Hylton Keiron
Published: February 2025

Artificial intelligence is transforming various fields, including accounting, by representing a significant technological innovation. Artificial intelligence combines hardware and software to simulate human cognitive processes, enabling machines to perform complex tasks such as learning, reasoning, and decision-making. This paper explores the advantages and disadvantages of integrating artificial intelligence into accounting practices. While artificial intelligence presents numerous benefits for accountants, it also introduces challenges that must be addressed. The paper also contributes to the expanding knowledge base on artificial intelligence in accounting by offering practical recommendations for accountants on effectively adopting artificial intelligence. Even with the challenges presented from integrating artificial intelligence in accounting, such integration offers considerable efficiency gains. This positions artificial intelligence as a strategic investment for organizations aiming to improve the performance and effectiveness of their accounting departments.
AE-ViT: Token Enhancement for Vision Transformers via CNN-Based Autoencoder Ensembles
Authors: RABOANARY Heriniaina Andry , RABOANARY Roland , TAHIRIDIMBISOA Nirina Maurice HASINA
Published: February 2025

While Vision Transformers (ViTs) have revolutionized computer vision with their exceptional results, they struggle to balance processing speed with visual detail preservation. This tension becomes particularly evident when implementing larger patch sizes. Although larger patches reduce computational costs, they lead to significant information loss during the tokenization process. We present AE-ViT, a novel architecture that leverages an ensemble of autoencoders to address this issue by introducing specialized latent tokens that integrate seamlessly with standard patch tokens, enabling ViTs to capture both global and fine-grained features. Our experiments on CIFAR-100 show that AE-ViT achieves a 23.67% relative accuracy improvement over the baseline ViT when using 16×16 patches, effectively recovering fine-grained details typically lost with larger patches. Notably, AE-ViT maintains relevant performance (60.64%) even at 32×32 patches. We further validate our method on CIFAR-10, confirming consistent benefits and adaptability across different datasets. Ablation studies on ensemble size and integration strategy underscore the robustness of AE-ViT, while computational analysis shows that its efficiency scales favorably with increasing patch size. Overall, these findings suggest that AE-ViT provides a practical solution to the patch-size dilemma in ViTs by striking a balance between accuracy and computational cost, all within a simple, end-to-end trainable design.
Leveraging Predictive Analytics on LMS Logs to Examine the Impact of Engagement on Academic Performance among College Students Enrolled in Centro Escolar University
Authors: Hetigan Cruz, Joel , Abrenica Florentino, Ma. Christina , Luisito Lolong Lacatan, , Raymond Lebrias Peralta,
Published: February 2025

Integrating Learning Management Systems (LMS) in modern education has significantly enhanced the monitoring and tracking of student engagement, offering valuable insights into academic performance. This study explores the use of predictive analytics on LMS log data to assess the relationship between student engagement and academic success, focusing on diverse learning modalities such as onsite, hybrid, and online setups. By analyzing LMS log data from Centro Escolar University (CEU) during the first semester of the academic year 2024-2025, this research identifies key engagement metrics—such as timely submissions, course completion rates, and interaction frequency—and their correlation with academic outcomes. A decision tree model, utilizing the Classification and Regression Tree (CART) algorithm, was employed to predict academic performance based on these engagement patterns. The findings suggest that high engagement, characterized by frequent LMS interactions and timely submissions, is a strong predictor of academic success. Moreover, the study provides actionable insights for educators, including the promotion of timely submissions, early identification of at-risk students, and the personalization of teaching strategies based on engagement profiles. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on LMS data analytics and offers practical recommendations for improving student outcomes across varying educational environments. Further studies integrating demographic data and multi-semester trends are recommended to refine predictive models and enhance their applicability in diverse educational contexts.
Information Literacy as a Predictor for Driving Data Literacy in Academic Library
Authors: Alex-Nmecha Juliet C. , Egbo Samuel O.
Published: February 2025

In virtually every aspect of human endeavour, there is the need for information and information literacy, in particular, to excel in evaluating the sources of data and the appropriate manipulations required. An individual with the necessary information to solve a problem is weighty and not easily swayed. Information is key moreover, when it complements the reason for which it was born.  Literacy is the ability to read and write, which is basic through being literate it extends to how an individual can explore other aspects to find a way to do things effectively. Hence, literacy is getting it done in the realm of information.  Information literacy as a predictor of driving Data Literacy is apt in this era of Data increase and technological advancement. Librarians need information literacy to drive data literacy which is the ability to drive meaningful information from data.  The study adopted descriptive Survey Research design and 85 total population of librarians in the five (5) Tertiary institutions in Rivers State, Nigeria were used. Three objectives and three research questions guided this study. the questionnaire tagged Questionnaire for Information Literacy as a Predictor for Driving Data Literacy:( QILPDDL) was used. This study, therefore, showcased the yardstick used in information literacy and determine the degree of readiness by librarians to embrace data literacy alongside information literacy.
Childhood Adversity as Predictor of Substance Abuse among Adolescents in Rivers State: Implications for Counselling
Authors: Chioma Isiguzo, Blessing , Alafuro Isiguzo, Victoria
Published: February 2025

The study investigated childhood adversity as a predictor of substance abuse among adolescents in Rivers State. Three research questions were answered while three corresponding null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a correlational research design using a sample of 540 adolescents. Simple random sampling was used to compose the sample. Two instruments titled Adverse Childhood Experiences International Questionnaire (ACEIQ) and the Drug Habit Inventory (DHI) were used for data collection. The instruments were face validated by experts in Psychology, Measurement and Evaluation, University of Port Harcourt. The internal consistency reliability coefficients of 0.78 and 0.89 were obtained for Adverse Childhood Experiences International Questionnaire (ACEIQ) and Drug Habit Inventory (DHI) respectively using Cronbach alpha. Research questions were answered using simple regression while their corresponding null hypotheses were tested using t-test associated with regression. Findings revealed among others that loss of parents or guardians accounts for 60.9% of substance abuse among adolescents. The implication for counselling was also considered. Therefore, the paper concludes that adolescents who lost their parents or guardian at childhood or experienced parents or guardian neglect are at risk of indulging in substance abuse while adolescents who witnessed household violence are at lower risk of indulging in substance abuse. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that parents should ensure their children’s basic needs are met; adolescents should be encouraged to seek professional support from counsellors or therapists who will provide them with skills and strategies to cope with substance use issues and their emotions in healthier ways.
Marketing Strategy Transformation of Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao: A Convergent Design
Authors: Alim Raffeq S.
Published: February 2025

The study focused in strategies and ideas that can be applied to tackle sustainability-related problems. Micro-Small and medium enterprise provides both economic growth and environmental conservation if the appropriate plans and approaches are taken. Additionally, this study aims to give a thorough list of various drivers that the researcher identifies by applying the convergent approach research technique. By offering thorough, up-to-date perspectives and findings on sustainable activities and their causes, notably in the context of MSMEs, it aimed to contribute to the level of information. The study employed a convergent design of mixed methods research (MMR) with 400 respondents and 17 participants in the quantitative strand and qualitative strand, respectively. The study was conducted in micro-small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines.
An Investigation of the Asymmetrical Relationship between Population Growth and Food Importation in Nigeria
Authors: Nnanna ANYANWU Uchenna , Ifeanyi OKPARA
Published: February 2025

The paper studied the impact of population growth on importation of consumables (food) in Nigeria using time series data for the period of 1982 to 2022. Vector error correction model (VECM), the Granger causality test and the impulse response functions (IRFs) analytical techniques was employed. Malthusian population theory and the dependency theory were adopted as the theoretical framework. The unit root test revealed that the variables are integrated of order one which shows that the variables of interest are stationary at first difference. Johansen co-integration reveals existence of long run relationship among the variable of interest. The results revealed that population growth has a negative but significant effect on consumable importation in Nigeria. A unidirectional relationship between population growth and food importation. Short run and long run negative effect of population shock on food importation over the period studied. From the results, Government is advised to increase budget allocation on Agriculture to boost food output through mechanization of farming process. Establishment of agricultural institute to help educate and equip the population with modern knowledge on food and livestock production. Stabilization of the exchange rate level by the government, to control import and export levels, as well as prices of imported foods. Government intensified efforts to reduce insurgency especially in the North and resolving of herders and farmers conflicts to help encourage people involved and interested in undertaking farming and livestock production in Nigeria.
Leveraging the Stochastic Frontier Model for Optimal Technical Efficiency in Tanzanian Maize and Paddy Crops Production
Authors: Kasambala Momole Anthony
Published: February 2025

This study evaluates the technical efficiency of maize and paddy production among smallholder farmers in Tanzania, focusing on identifying socio-demographic and institutional factors that influence inefficiency. Agriculture is critical to Tanzania's economy, contributing significantly to GDP and rural livelihoods. However, low productivity and inefficiency persist, particularly in maize and paddy farming. This study aims to assess the levels of technical efficiency and determine the socio-economic and institutional determinants that affect production efficiency in these crops.

This study utilised data from the 2014/15 National Panel Survey, comprising a sample of 1,699 household heads from a targeted population of 3,352 households. A stratified two-stage sampling design was employed, with data analysed using Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA). The Cobb-Douglas production function was used to estimate technical efficiency, while socio-demographic factors such as age, education, marital status, household size, and institutional variables such as credit access and training were incorporated into the inefficiency model.
Penerapan Komunikasi Transedental Dalam Konsep Keagamaan Islam Pada Masyarakat Jawa
Authors: Setiadi Gatut , Ali Manshur  , Fatih Holis Ahnaf
Published: February 2025

Komunikasi transendental dalam Islam merupakan proses komunikasi yang tidak hanya melibatkan manusia sebagai makhluk sosial, tetapi juga menghubungkan manusia dengan Tuhan. Dalam masyarakat Jawa, komunikasi transendental seringkali diwujudkan dalam praktik-praktik keagamaan yang mengandung nilai spiritualitas tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana komunikasi transendental diterapkan dalam kehidupan beragama masyarakat Jawa, serta bagaimana nilai-nilai Islam memperkaya praktik komunikasi tersebut. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif-deskriptif, penelitian ini mengungkap bahwa komunikasi transendental dalam masyarakat Jawa banyak terwujud melalui ritual keagamaan, tradisi pesantren, dan budaya lokal yang mengutamakan harmoni serta keseimbangan antara hubungan manusia dengan Tuhan, sesama manusia, dan alam semesta. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa komunikasi transendental menjadi salah satu elemen penting dalam membangun kehidupan religius yang lebih bermakna bagi masyarakat Jawa.
Integración y proyecto de Tratado Marco
Authors: Mariscal Nicolas
Published: February 2025

No abstract available.ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 32, No. 339-340, 1977: 57-82.
El proyecto de Tratado de la Comunidad Económica y Social Centroamericana
Authors: ECA: Estudios Centroamericanos
Published: February 2025

No abstract available.ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 32, No. 339-340, 1977: 95-144.
Corporate Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Absorptive Capacity's Impact on Performance: Organizational Learning as a Mediator in Indonesian Investment Promotion Agencies
Authors: Janu Rizaldi Indra , Usman Bahtiar , Santosa Wahyuningsih
Published: February 2025

This study investigates factors influencing investment distribution in Indonesia, focusing on Corporate Entrepreneurship, Transformational Leadership, and Absorptive Capacity's impact on Organizational Performance in Investment Promotion Agencies (IPA). Organizational Learning Capability acts as a mediating variable, with hypothesis testing conducted through Structural Equation Modelling (SEM-AMOS) on a sample of 373 IPA employees. Results indicate that Transformational Leadership, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Absorptive Capacity, and Organizational Learning Capability all positively and significantly affect Organizational Performance, with Absorptive Capacity exerting the strongest influence. Additionally, Absorptive Capacity also has the most substantial effect on Organizational Learning Capability compared to the other variables. Indirect influence tests reveal that Organizational Learning Capability partially mediates the impact of these factors on Organizational Performance. This research provides valuable insights for decision-makers, highlighting the importance of fostering Transformational Leadership, Corporate Entrepreneurship, and Absorptive Capacity to enhance performance in investment agencies. The study’s comprehensive model underscores both direct and indirect effects, offering a novel perspective for strategic management within Indonesian IPAs.
Digital Currencies Financial Reporting and Auditing: A New Concern for Accounting Professionals in the Accounting Industry
Authors: Kanu David Hope
Published: February 2025

Accounting is a traditional profession of trust, and the financial reporting standards, auditing standards, rules, and regulations guiding accounting professionals' functions in the financial market have been established and have existed for years. Hence, the popularity and increases in businesses holding digital currencies (assets) in their financial statements create concerns for accounting professionals in the accounting industry worldwide. This qualitative study explores digital currencies financial reporting and auditing concerns for accounting professionals in the accounting industry. The study provides insights into the interplay between the accounting profession, standard-setting bodies, digital currencies, and blockchain, offering concerns for financial reporting and audit professionals in the accounting industry. Based on the results of the conducted study, accounting professionals currently face the following concerns and challenges when reporting and auditing organizations holding cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, nonfungible tokens (NFTs), and central bank digital currencies (CBDC in their financial statements, namely the absence of comprehensive and universal financial reporting standards, nonauthoritative auditing standards, the nonexistence of digital currency regulations, heightened digital currencies related crimes, high litigation risks, blockchain technology financial reporting, and auditing. Digital currencies present novelty challenges to accounting professionals that require modifying existing accounting and auditing standards or issuing new ones. Therefore, the study concludes that it is imperative for the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Security Exchange Commission (SEC) and other global regulators to urgently develop and release comprehensive and uniform global accounting standards, auditing standards and digital currencies regulations to avoid discretionary judgment currently relied upon by accounting professionals in the accounting industry for digital currencies financial reporting and auditing.
EVALUATION OF VOCAL HEALTH, VOICE CONTROL, AND SUSTAINABILITY IN VOICE TRAINING USING THE SPEECH LEVEL SINGING METHOD
Authors: Gürel Sevda , Şakalar Alper
Published: February 2025

This research investigates the effects of the Speech Level Singing (SLS) technique, a vocal training method, on vocal health, voice control, and performance sustainability. Developed by American vocal coach Seth Riggs, the SLS technique aims to enable singers to produce a more natural and comfortable vocal sound by minimizing strain on the vocal cords. The study evaluates previous research on the SLS technique to highlight its potential advantages over traditional methods in preserving vocal health, enhancing breath and voice control, and achieving a sustainable long-term performance. A literature review and document analysis methods were employed within this framework. The findings indicate that the SLS technique provides singers with the flexibility to produce sounds across a wide vocal range while minimizing pressure on the vocal cords, thereby supporting long-term vocal health. The study also reveals that the SLS technique makes significant contributions to improving voice quality through effective breath control and resonance. This technique facilitates the integration of the natural voice used in speech into singing, enabling singers to feel more secure in their stage performances and to reduce performance anxiety. SLS offers remarkable benefits for vocal health, particularly for singers in fields that demand intensive voice use, such as professional stage arts, musical theater, pop and rock genres.
This research underscores the positive impacts of adopting modern and innovative techniques in vocal training on singers’ vocal performances and vocal health. The SLS technique stands out as an alternative method for achieving sustainable and healthy vocal performance in vocal training and inspires future studies on its applicability across various music genres.
UJI EFEKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI EKSTRAK KULIT KELENGKENG (Euphoria longana Stend.) TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN Propionibacterium acnes
Authors: Deniyati Deniyati , Sapan Michelle Virginia , Duppa Muh. Taufiq
Published: February 2025

Konsetrasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 2%, 4% dan 8%. Klindamisin digunakan sebagai kontrol positif sedangkan Aquadest sebagai kontrol negatif. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah diameter zona hambat konsentrasi 2% b/v adalah 10,160 mm, konsentrasi 4% b/v yaitu 12,793 mm dan untuk konsentrasi 8% b/v sebesar 16,516 mm. Konsentrasi yang paling kuat dalam menghambat pertumbuhan Propionibacterium acnes pada penelitian ini adalah konsentrasi 8% b/v dan membuktikan bahwa ekstrak Kulit Kelengkeng mampu menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Propionibacterium acnes.
ANALISIS KANDUNGAN KALIUM PADA KULIT DAN DAGING BUAH PISANG MULI (Musa acuminata) MATANG DENGAN METODE SPEKTROFOTOMETRI SERAPAN ATOM
Authors: Ishak Pertiwi , Buang Ariyani , Jerana Jerana
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kadar kalium pada kulit dan daging buah pisang muli (Musa acuminata) matang menggunakan metode Spektrofotometri Serapan Atom (SSA). Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kebutuhan informasi yang lebih rinci mengenai kadar mineral penting seperti kalium pada berbagai bagian buah pisang, yang memiliki potensi sebagai sumber mikronutrien. Metode penelitian meliputi uji kualitatif menggunakan uji nyala api dan uji kristal dengan asam pikrat, serta uji kuantitatif menggunakan SSA. Hasil uji kualitatif menunjukkan bahwa kulit dan daging buah pisang muli mengandung kalium (K). Pada uji kuantitatif, kadar kalium pada kulit buah sebesar 63.144,24 µg/g, sedangkan pada daging buah sebesar 24.294,88 µg/g. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa kulit pisang muli memiliki kandungan kalium lebih tinggi dibandingkan dagingnya, yang dapat dimanfaatkan untuk menunjang kebutuhan kalium dalam tubuh.
FORMULASI DAN EVALUASI FISIK SEDIAAN KRIM TABIR SURYA EKSTRAK DAUN JERUK NIPIS (Citrus aurantifolia) SEBAGAI PERAWATAN WAJAH
Authors: Adriana Andi Nur Ilmi , Aris Muhammad , KA Syarifuddin , Suryati Yuyun
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik fisik dan nilai SPF sediaan krim tabir surya ekstrak Daun Jeruk Nipis (Citrus aurantifolia) yang dibuat telah memenuhi persyaratan stabilitas fisik dan nilai standar SPF krim. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimental laboratorium. Penelitian ini terdiri dari empat formula dengan variasi konsentrasi ekstrak Daun Jeruk Nipis sebagai zat aktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa formula sediaan krim tabir surya ekstrak Daun Jeruk Nipis memenuhi persyaratan karakteristik fisik dan stabilitas fisik sediaan krim yang baik. Setelah dilakukan uji SPF (Sun Protector Factor) disimpulkan bahwa krim tabir surya ekstrak Daun Jeruk Nipis memenuhi nilai standar SPF krim yang baik. Nilai untuk F1 dengan konsentrasi ekstrak 3% yaitu 6,3261 termasuk dalam kategori proteksi sedang dan F2 dengan konsentrasi ekstrak 6% yaitu 71,9893 termasuk dalam kategori proteksi ultra