bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
HHU24SWDSCS: A shallow-water depth model over island areas in South China Sea retrieved from Satellite-derived bathymetry
Authors: Wu Yihao , Shi Hongkai , Jia Dongzhen , Andersen Ole Baltazar , He Xiufeng , Luo Zhicai , Li Yu , Chen Shiyuan , Si Xiaohuan , Diao Sisu , Shi Yihuang , Chen Yanglin
Published: October 2024

Abstract. Accurate shallow-water depth information for island areas is crucial for maritime safety, resource exploration, ecological conservation, and offshore economic activity. Traditional approaches like shipborne sounding and airborne bathymetric light detection and ranging (LiDAR) surveys are expensive, time-consuming, and are limited in politically sensitive regions. Moreover, satellite altimetry-predicted depths exhibit large errors over shallow waters. In contrast, satellite-derived bathymetry (SDB), estimated from multispectral imagery, provides a rapid, open source, and cost-effective technique to fully characterize the bathymetry of a region. Given the scarcity of in-situ water-depth data for the South China Sea (SCS), a shallow-water depth model, HHU24SWDSCS, was developed by integrating 1298 Ice, Cloud, and land Elevation Satellite (ICESat-2) tracks with 70 Sentinel-2 multispectral images. The model covers >120 islands and reefs in the SCS, with a resolution of 10 m. Validation against independent ICESat-2 depth data produced a root mean square error for the model of 0.81–1.35 m (<5 % of the maximum depth), with an average coefficient of determination of 0.91. Validation against independent airborne LiDAR bathymetry data revealed an accuracy of 1.01 m for the Lingyang Reef. Further comparisons with existing bathymetry models revealed the superior performance of the model. While the existing bathymetry models exhibit errors up to tens of meters or larger for island regions, and should therefore be used with caution, the HHU24SWDSCS model exhibited good accuracy in shallow waters across the SCS. This model thus provides a reference for mapping shallow-water depth close to islands and provides fundamental support for research in oceanography, geodesy, and other disciplines.
Acompañando procesos de construcción de ciudadanía global crítica. Buscando la coherencia entre lo que investigamos y cómo investigamos
Authors: Calvo-Salvador Adelina
Published: October 2024

Una educación para la ciudadanía global de calidad ha sido reconocida recientemente como un derecho. Para que se haga real, se necesitan no solamente prácticas educativas que promuevan este enfoque, sino también una investigación que pueda acompañar, visibilizar, documentar y mejorar esas prácticas. A partir de los tres grandes dilemas que ha enfrentado una investigación financiada con fondos públicos, se explica el camino recorrido en la búsqueda de una investigación coherente entre lo que se investiga y cómo se investiga. Si la educación para la ciudadanía global tiene un fin emancipador y transformador, su investigación no debe quedar exenta de estos mismos fines.
أثر ممارسات القيادة الاستراتيجية في تعزيز الميزة التنافسية داخل المنظمة (دراسة ميدانية على مجموعة من الشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطة في المملكة العربية السعودية)
Authors:   دكتوراه في إدارة الأعمال، كلية إدارة الأعمال، جامعة لينكولن، ماليزيا, عواد رامي , غوش ابهيجيت ,   دكتوراه في إدارة الأعمال، كلية إدارة الأعمال، جامعة لينكولن، ماليزيا, شمسي محمد ,   دكتوراه في إدارة الأعمال، جامعة بورغوني، ديجون، فرنسا
Published: October 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على أثر ممارسات القيادة الاستراتيجية في تعزيز الميزة التنافسية داخل الشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطة في المملكة العربية السعودية، حيث تم إجراء الدراسة الحالية خلال العام الأكاديمي (2024/2025م)، واعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وعلى أداة الاستبيان لجمع البيانات الأولية اللازمة للدراسة. بلغ مجتمع الدارسة (11) شركة صغيرة ومتوسطة تعمل جميعها في مدينة الرياض، وقد راعى الباحث التوزيع الجغرافي لهذه الشركات لضمان تمثيل كامل مجتمع الدراسة، حيث بلغ عدد أفراد عينة الدراسة (158) مبحوثا من المديرين ورؤساء الأقسام والعاملين داخل مجموعة الشركات، وتم توزيع الاستبيان واسترداد (139) استبانة، وبعد فحص الاستبانات المستردة، تم استبعاد (7) منها لعدم صلاحيتها للتحليل وبهذا يكون عدد الاستبانات الصالحة للتحليل (132) استبانة، وهو ما يمثل ما نسبة (94.96%) من إجمالي عدد الاستبانات المستردة. وبالاعتماد على برنامج التحليل الاحصائي (SPSS). توصلت الدراسة إلى عدة نتائج منها: وجود أثر ذو دلالة إحصائية لممارسات القيادة الاستراتيجية (الرؤية الاستراتيجية، تمكين العاملين، الثقافة التنظيمية) في تعزيز الميزة التنافسية داخل الشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطة في المملكة العربية السعودية عند مستوى دلالة معنوية (α≤0.05). وأوصت الدراسة بعدة توصيات أهمها: تعزيز الدور الإستراتيجي للقيادات داخل المنظمة، وتشكيل منظومة المشاركة وتبادل المعلومات والمعرفة الإستراتيجية داخل وخارج المنظمة، والاهتمام برأس المال البشري من خلال عمليات (الاستقطاب الفعال؛ والتدريب الموجه؛ والشراكات المجتمعية) وذلك لدوره الكبير في تحسين أداء المنظمة وتحقيق ميزة تنافسية لها بين منافسيها، وحث المنظمات على تطوير مواردها (المادية والبشرية)؛ والمحافظة عليها، وتحسين أدائها بشكل مستمر بما يضمن لها تحقيق التنافسية مع مثيلاتها.
Representations of complex tori and GL(2, C)
Authors: Ye Songyu
Published: October 2024

Groups and their representations have been studied for a long time. One can extend the notion of a group by asking the group axioms to hold in other categories. A group in the category of smooth manifolds is a Lie group, and a group in the category of algebraic varieties is an algebraic group. In this paper, we discuss the representation theory of algebraic groups, in particular complex tori and GL(2,C).
The Peter–Weyl theorem & harmonic analysis on S^n
Authors: Nashabeh Luca
Published: October 2024

For finite groups, the Artin–Wedderburn theorem gives a precise decomposition of the algebra of all C-valued functions into matrix algebras. Specialized to the case of cyclic groups, this produces the classical discrete Fourier transform. In this paper, we endeavor to extend these techniques to compact topological groups, proving similar harmonic decompositions on S1, S2, and S3.
Providing Health Care but Receiving None in Return: An Expanded Right to Health Analysis of the Live-In Caregiver Program of Canada (1992-2014)
Authors: Ellis Claire
Published: October 2024

Canada’s robust universal, single-payer healthcare system has long made socio-economic rights (SER) advocates in the United States envious of our neighbors to the north. Fundamental human rights tenants echo in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, including non-discrimination and individual freedom, yet the “right to health” has not been constitutionalized at the moment this essay was written.1 While Canada has a strong track record of signing international human rights conventions and guaranteeing the right to health for permanent citizens, there remains a gap in the health rights of migrant workers, even in regular situations or formalized citizenship pathways. Ever-changing legal qualifications for permanent residency and arbitrary three-month waiting periods for healthcare coverage to come into effect make securing the right to health for even the most highly desirable workers—namely, healthcare workers in private households—a thorny task. The motto for Canada’s paradoxical commitment to the socio-economic rights of migrant workers might be, as Toronto doctors Ritika Goel and Michaela Beder aptly articulate in the title of their medical journal op-ed, “Welcome to Canada...but don’t get sick.”
Indigenous Peoples in French Guiana: will France ever recognize their right to self-determination, land, territory, biodiversity and Free, Prior and Informed Consent?
Authors: Mur Elliot
Published: October 2024

French Guiana, located in South America, hosts over 10,000 Indigenous Peoples, principally the Kali’na Tileuyu, Lokono and Pahikweneh, Wayãpi, Teko and Wayana people. Despite making up around 4% of the total population, Indigenous Peoples in French Guiana continue to face systematic challenges in being able to fully enjoy their human rights and rights as Indigenous Peoples. As an overseas territory of France, French Guiana falls under the governance of France and is fully integrated as an overseas department, separate from other overseas territories such as New Caledonia. This full integration has classified Indigenous Peoples as French People, making it not only difficult to get estimates of the actual number of Indigenous Peoples in French Guiana as the French Constitution prohibits ethnic statistics, but also prevent the ability of Indigenous Peoples to obtain their right to self-determination and control over their own land as provided in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Therefore, this paper will discuss the violations of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples committed by France that hinders their attainment to their fundamental freedoms and basic human rights. To do so, this paper will firstly begin by discussing the implementation of the UNDRIP in French Guiana in reference to several articles. In explaining the various articles, it will demonstrate how the French government’s recent actions continue to lead to the destruction of Indigenous territories and threaten their survival. Moreover, this paper will focus on articles 3, 10, 25, 29 which pertain to the right to self-determination, the right to land and territories, and the right to protect biodiversity. These rights alongside the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) should allow Indigenous Peoples to exercise control over decisions that essentially affect not only their way of life but also their existence, particularly considering the history of Indigenous Peoples that have frequently been the “first victims of development activities.”
THE INFLUENCE OF CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION ON COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE (CASE STUDY OF INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT HOTEL WEDDING SALES)
Authors: Saputra I Gusti Ayu Agung Berlian , Sadjuni Ni Luh Gde Sri , Witarsana I Gusti Agung Gede
Published: October 2024

Changing customer demands have an impact on the company assessment given, requiring the application of creativity and innovation. Therefore, applying creativity and innovation is very important. The challenge felt by employees who work as wedding sales is that they must have the ability to design creative and innovative facilities and services in order to compete in competitor markets. This research was conducted at the InterContinental Bali Resort hotel. This research aims to determine the influence of creativity and innovation on competitive advantage. This research was analyzed using the Statistical Program for Social Science (SPSS). This type of research data is descriptive quantitative with data collection techniques using questionnaires. The population is consumers who have used InterContinental Bali Resort wedding services in the 2019-2024 period. The sample was 145 respondents. This research data analysis is a multiple linear regression analysis method. Then the statistical method used is the partial test (t) to test the effect partially and the simultaneous test (F) to test the effect simultaneously. The results of this research show that creativity and innovation partially and simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on the competitive advantage of wedding sales at the InterContinental Bali Resort hotel. The factors that influence the competitive advantage of InterContinental Bali Resort's wedding hotel sales show results with a coefficient of determination value of 62.8%. Overall the independent variables have a mutual relationship, while the remaining 37.2% is influenced by other variables that are not. included in this study.
Hygienic Aspects of the Quality of Life of Residents of Yaroslavl and the Yaroslavl Region
Authors: Kulibina O. V. , Kostrov S. A. , Pleshchev I. E. , Pleshchevа T. N.
Published: October 2024

Introduction. The relevance of the study is due to the need to conduct a scientific analysis of the quality of the country’s population life, improve the standard of citizens living through the implementation of medical measures, including medical and preventive work.The purpose of the work is to conduct a comparative analysis of the quality of life of urban and rural residents of the Yaroslavl Region based on physical and psychological well-being, determine the level of general health indicators of the working-age population, and analyze the role of organizational and preventive measures in improving the quality of life.Materials and methods. The SF‑36 questionnaire was used in the study to assess the quality of life. 600 residents (age (25.1±0.8) years) of Yaroslavl and the Yaroslavl Region took part in the survey. The ratio of men and women was 50 % and 50 %, respectively.Results. It was revealed that the quality of life of rural residents has lower values compared to city residents. This difference is especially noticeable in indicators that are directly dependent on the emotional and physical state of a person.Discussion. The conducted comprehensive analysis shows that as a result, the assessment of the quality of life of the population of the respondents was based on their subjective understanding and perception of their own situation in life, which is also typical for studies in other regions of the country. The indicators of the general health of the rural population of working age indicated insufficient access to medical care and a low level of literacy of the population in matters of maintaining and strengthening their own health, as well as medical activity.Conclusion. Hygienic assessment of the quality of the population life in terms of physical and psychological well-being made it possible to identify a number of differences in the assessment of the quality of urban and rural areas residents life at Yaroslavl and the Yaroslavl Region. Most of the considered characteristics of the quality of rural residents life had reliably significant low values in comparison with city residents.
Tusla’s Programme for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support:Children’s Participation Work Package : Final Report
Authors:   UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre,  National University of Ireland Galway, Tierney Edel , Forkan Cormac , Brady Bernadine , Jackson Rebecca
Published: October 2024

The Development and Mainstreaming Programme for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support (PPFS) is a programme of action being undertaken by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, as part of its National Service Delivery Framework. The programme seeks to embed prevention and early intervention into the culture and operation of Tusla. The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway has undertaken an evaluation study focusing on the implementation of and the outcomes from the PPFS programme. The study’s overall research question is: Is the organisational culture and practice of Tusla and its partners changing such that services are more integrated, preventative, evidence informed and inclusive of children and parents? If so, is this contributing to improved outcomes for children and their families?
On the Total Score for a Negative-Binomially Roll of a Truncated Turn-Up Side of (v-u+1) - Sided Die
Authors: K. C. N. Njoku, , O. C. Okoli,
Published: October 2024

Let u,v∈N(u<v) and {T(x,y)=p^x q^y:x,y=u,u+1,u+2,u+3,…,v} be a string of sequence of success-failure events constituting the Bernoulli trials, with success p and failure q. Several probability distributions have derived their roots from the sequences of this form. However, it is our purpose to introduce new probability distribution functions that unify some of the existing ones generated by sets of this form mentioned in the literature and then give some of the statistics associated with it.
Papel do indivíduo na sociedade: uma perspectiva comparativa entre Giddens e Guerreiro Ramos
Authors: Pereira Junior Errol Fernando Zepka , Pereira Gabriel Guerra Braga
Published: October 2024

Este artigo relaciona a convergência entre a teoria da estruturação deAnthony Giddens e o paradigma extraeconômico de GuerreroRamos, enfatizando a relevância da interação entre sujeitos humanos eestruturas sociais. O objetivo é combinar os conceitos dos doisautores e examinar como essas interações influenciam ocomportamento individual e coletivo. A conclusão é que existe umainterdependência dinâmica entre sujeitos e estruturas, com osindivíduos não apenas sendo moldados pelas estruturas sociais, mastambém exercendo influência sobre elas. A reflexividade é um fatorchave neste processo, permitindo aos sujeitos questionar e mudarnormas e valores sociais. O artigo fornece insights para além dodeterminismo econômico, enfatizando o papel ativo do sujeito nalibertação social e no desenvolvimento, e expandindo a compreensãoda dinâmica social para além das perspectivas tradicionais.
Musharakah for Small and Medium Enterprises as an Alternative Financing Mode
Authors: Awais Muhammad , Muhammad Mahmood Shah Khan  , Mushtaq Afia
Published: October 2024

The current study examines the Musharakah viability as a potential financing method for SMEs in Pakistan. SMEs face exertion to get external financing, that prevents them from continuous development and growth. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are prone to financial resources constraints as compared to large organizations, who easily manage to meet financial institutions' collateral needs. The study is based on the primary data collected from 101 SMEs who had taken the Musharakah financing facility from the Islamic institutions of Pakistan.  The required data is collected through a structured questionnaire from the SMEs to determine the owner’s satisfaction level with these Musharakah facilities in Pakistan. The findings of the regression model depicted that risk-sharing, access to financing and knowledge have a significant relationship with the level of satisfaction. Besides, the study found a statistically insignificant relationship between the profit and loss sharing, bank participation, and satisfaction level of the SMEs owners in Pakistan. The study concluded that Musharakah financing features could be a viable alternative financing SMEs mode in Pakistan.
Exchange Rate Pass-Through to Domestic Prices: Is Inflation Targeting an Optimal Policy Choice for Pakistan?
Authors: Atiq-ur-Rehman Muhammad , Munir Farzana , Bashir Furrukh
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the effect of exchange rate dynamics and its impact on consumer prices in Pakistan. Using monthly data for the period 2004- 2022, the Recursive Vector Autoregressive (VAR) technique has been employed for the empirical analysis. The recursive VAR estimation technique yields impulse response functions that demonstrate the incompleteness of exchange rate pass-through (ERPT). The results of the VAR reflect that the consumer prices bring most of the error variance in itself for the period under consideration. The exchange rate has been established to be the second most significant source of variations in consumer prices. The empirical results suggest that the lower ERPT reduces the risk of exchange rate volatility. Hence the monetary authorities may take steps to adopt inflation targeting in Pakistan.
Corporate Social Responsibility, Earnings Management, and Cash Holding: A Study of Non-Financial Firms in Pakistan
Authors: Sultan Asad , Hassan Mujtaba Nawaz Saleem
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the interplay between CSR practices, earning management, and cash holdings in Pakistani publicly listed companies (PLCs). Spanning the period from 2013 to 2022, the research aims to provide empirical insights into how CSR initiatives influence financial practices within the Pakistani context.
Methodologically, the study employs panel unit root tests and compares Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), fixed effects, and random effects models to analyze a sample of 202 non-financial firms listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The implications of these findings underscore the importance of strategic CSR integration to enhance financial transparency, mitigate agency conflicts, and foster sustainable corporate growth. Managerial implications suggest that executives should focus on enhancing board effectiveness, strengthening audit oversight, aligning managerial incentives with long-term shareholder interests, and integrating CSR initiatives into core business strategies.
However, the study acknowledges several limitations. These include the sector-specific focus on non-financial firms, which may limit generalizability to other sectors within the Pakistani economy. The study's reliance on panel unit root tests and econometric models, while robust, may benefit from alternative methodological approaches and sensitivity analyses. In conclusion, while this study contributes valuable insights into the CSR practices and financial management of Pakistani PLCs, future research should explore longitudinal trends, sector-specific variations, the role of emerging technologies in integration of CSR into corporate strategies. Addressing these areas would further enhance our understanding and inform policy interventions aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and sustainable in emerging market economies like Pakistan.
The Comparative Study on Effect of Breed and Gender on Some Carcass Traits of New Zealand White and Dutch Rabbit Breeds
Authors: Kaleri Rameez Raja , Hubdar Ali Kaleri  , Raza Ali Mangi  , Ghulam Mustafa Solangi  , Zainab Lanjar  , Imran Ahmed  , Sajid Mahmood Sajid  , Deepesh Kumar Bhuptani  , Abdul Wahid Solangi  , Sajad Ali Laghari  , Farhan Ali Arain  , Zoya Parveen Soomro
Published: October 2024

This study was designed to observe the effect of breed on some carcass traits of New Zealand White and Dutch rabbit breeds. In this study, 2 males and 8 female Breeder Rabbits from New Zealand White and Dutch rabbit breeds were purchased from a local farmer and allowed for breeding purposes by the ratio of 1:4 Male to Female in different cages. From the first filial generation, 80 kits were randomly selected after weaning at 21-25 days and grouped into A, B, C, and D. Groups A and C included males of New Zealand White and Dutch breeds, whereas B and D included females. Their live weight at 80 days was observed, and lastly, they were slaughtered to observe the effect of breed on carcass traits. Dutch breed males showed significantly higher (P<0.05) weaning weight, live weight, slaughter weight, carcass weight, boneless weight, bone weight and dressing percentage compared to New Zealand White males, while Dutch females also exhibited higher traits compared to New Zealand White females. The results indicated that Dutch rabbits had higher birth weight, weaning weight, live weight, slaughter weight, carcass weight, boneless weight, bone weight, and dressing percentage as compared with New Zealand White breeds.
Diagnostic challenges in orthopedic imaging: Uncommon periprosthetic fracture of the left hip
Authors:   Department of Orthopaedics, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, India., Singh Rahul
Published: October 2024

Periprosthetic fractures are a well-recognized complication of joint arthroplasty, with an increased risk in the long-term follow-up of joint replacements.
Unusual parapharyngeal lipoma
Authors:   ENT Head and Neck Surgery Department, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco., Larhrabli Ibtissam
Published: October 2024

Less than 1% of head and neck malignancies are Parapharyngeal Space (PPS) tumors; salivary gland tumors make up the majority, followed by tumors with a neurogenic origin [1].
Challenging urological reconstruction in post-tuberculosis contracted bladder and renal complications: A rare case report
Authors:   Department of Urology, The First Bethune Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin province, 130012 China., Wang Jinguo
Published: October 2024

Genitourinary Tuberculosis (GUTB) represents a manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis associated with significant urinary tract complications, such as contracted bladder and renal insufficiency. This report delineates a rare instance of GUTB culminating in considerable urological impairment, necessitating complex reconstructive procedures.
Severe scrotal hematoma after hydrocelectomy
Authors:   Urology Department, Creta Interclinic HHG Private Clinic, Heraklion, Greece., Chondros Kostas
Published: October 2024

Hydrocelectomy is a common and simple urological procedure which may sometimes develop complications. The majority of them are minor, but rarely more significant ones may have an intense clinical image. We present a case of immediate postoperative severe scrotal hematoma after hydrocelectomy that required surgical intervention in a young man.
The Differences in Anger Expressions Between Males and Females Among Qassimi Adolescents in the Context of Football Match: A Social Appraisal Perspective
Authors: Almutairi Raghad Thyiab
Published: October 2024

Most studies that focus on studying male and female behavior have not found any gender differences in the expression of anger. Even the claim that men express anger more frequently than women has only been discussed in a few studies. Some studies have found that women express anger more than men or show no gender differences. In this regard, the researcher aimed to explore the gender differences between males and females from a social appraisal perspective in expressing their anger and what males and females use these anger expressions among Qassimi adolescents in the context of football matches. The researcher hypothesises that men and women differ in their social evaluations of expressing and interpreting anger. The present study's findings are significant in exploring the anger expressions used by females and males and their differences in the context of Saudi football matches among Qassimi adolescents in Saudi Arabia. Results from this study were collected using observation and thematic analysis as a research tool to achieve the overall purpose of this study. The results reveal that males were more likely to use violent, bullying, and idiomatic, sarcastic expressions of anger while watching the Saudi football match, specifically in the scene of their favourite team losing, than females. In addition, both male and female participants expressed the extent to which they were aware of social appraisal and the extent of their influence on their actions and words in expressing anger.
A fish-kill in the river, Akerselva, Oslo, Norway: The use of benthos and fish to trace the source of pollution
Authors: Brittain John E. , Saltveit Svein Jakob
Published: October 2024

In connection with a fish-kill in Akerselva, Oslo, in October 1986, studies of fish and benthos were initiated to find the source of pollution and to evaluate the consequences for the pollution status of the river. Dead Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), brown trout (S. trutta) and minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) were reported from below the waterfall, Øvre Foss, down to the Oslofjord at Bjørvika. From Øvre Foss up to the water intake pool for the De-No-Fa/Lilleborg factory, no fish were found, while above this minnows and trout were recorded. By following the distribution of two indicator species, Baetis rhodani (Ephemeroptera) and Rhyacophila nubila (Trichoptera), a locality was found where they suddenly disappeared from benthic samples. At this point a surfacewater culvert enters the river. Benthos samples taken along the underground culvert demonstrated that the pollution had originated from the De-No-Fa/Lilleborg factory. Subsequently, the factory disclosed that strongly alkaline effluent had been discharged into the culvert. Pollution indices, incorporating the whole benthos, also showed that water quality had deteriorated downstream of the discharge compared to previous surveys of the river.
From the Northern Hajar Foothills to the Batinah Coast – a Geoarchaeological Survey at Saham and Dahwa (Northern Oman)
Authors: Engel Max , Zander Anja , Kehl Martin , Feulner Gary R. , Douglas Khaled , Al-Jahwari Nasser Said Ali , Al-Hinai Nasser Hamad , Brückner Helmut
Published: October 2024

This geoarchaeological survey was dedicated to (i) the Umm an-Nar (2700–2000 BCE) settlement site of Dahwa and surrounding areas in the foothills of the Hajar Mountains as well as (ii) the coastal area near Saham on the Batinah coastal plain in northern Oman, the latter without focus on a specific cultural epoch. Stratigraphic sections from the proximal coastal plain provide insights into highly dynamic episodic sedimentation patterns with thick units of variable grain sizes and sorting. In one of the stratigraphic profiles in the town of Saham, a small anthropogenic pit or channel was found, interpreted as a pit hearth used by the Samad culture (300 BCE–100/200 CE) based on granulometry, thin-section analysis, clustered macro-charcoals, amorphous organic remains, as well as luminescence and 14C dating. Our coincidental discovery of this site indicates that there might be abundant traces of the Samad culture buried in the thick alluvium, from a period of hydrologically favourable conditions c. 50–300 CE. The Umm an-Nar dating of the Dahwa archaeological site in the foothills of the Hajar Mountains was confirmed for the first time by luminescence dating, although the low dose rate and high scatter of equivalent doses pose substantial challenges to the regional application of this method.
Supportive interventions for family caregivers of adults with mental illness: An integrative review
Authors: Saleem Mona , Khraim Fadi , Nelson Deborah , Forgrave Daniel
Published: October 2024

Background: People of all ages, genders, social classes, income levels, and geographical regions can be affected by mental illness. Families of individuals diagnosed with mental illnesses face significant burdens, particularly due to their role as family caregivers.

Aim: This integrative review aims to characterize the interventions that support family caregivers to reduce their burden of caregiving.

Methodology: Whittemore and Knafl’s methodology guided this integrative literature review. CINAHL, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO were searched for articles published between 2014 and 2023. Eighteen articles were identified as eligible studies to identify supportive interventions. These articles were then critically appraised and relevant data analyzed and synthesized to formulate the results.

Findings: The included studies reported interventions focused on family caregivers of relatives with mental illnesses. The two main themes of these studies are (a) interventions to offset the burden of caregiving and (b) outcomes related to these interventions. These interventions include psychoeducation, adaptive cognitive-behavioral strategies, peer support, and religious support.

Conclusion: Caring for a mentally ill family member is an extremely stressful situation for family caregivers. Supportive interventions found in this integrative review could help these family caregivers overcome their burdens.
فاعلية إستراتيجية اخف، انسخ، قارن (CCC) في تنمية مهارات كتابة المعلومات الشخصية للطالبات ذوات الإعاقة الفكرية في المرحلة المتوسطة
Authors: لزام الشمري أمينة , شافي الدوسري نورة
Published: October 2024

ملخص: هدفت الدراسة إلى التحقق من فاعلية إستراتيجية اخف، انسخ، قارن (CCC) في تنمية مهارات الكتابة والمحافظة عليها، وتعميمها مع الطالبات ذوات الإعاقة الفكرية في المرحلة المتوسطة بالمملكة العربية السعودية. استخدمت الدراسة تصميم التقصي المتعدد عبر المشاركات لتحديد فاعلية الإستراتيجية. تم اختيار عينة مكونة من أربع طالبات تتراوح أعمارهن بين (15-12) عامًا. أظهرت النتائج تأثيرًا إيجابيًا في تنمية مهارات كتابة المعلومات الشخصية، حيث نجحت الطالبات في تحقيق المعايير المطلوبة بنسبة (100%) خلال ثلاث جلسات متتالية. وأظهرت النتائج استمرارية المهارات المكتسبة بعد مرور 6 أسابيع من توقف التدخل، حيث تراوح متوسط النسب ما بين (%100-%66) في ثلاث جلسات. إضافةً إلى قدرة الطالبات على تعميم المهارات المكتسبة لكتابة معلوماتهن وتعبئتها في نموذج آخر بنسب تراوحت ما بين (%70-100%). علاوة على ذلك، كانت نتائج الصدق الاجتماعي مرضية ومقبولة اجتماعيًا من قبل مُعلِّمتهن. نتائج الدراسة تضيف إلى الأدبيات البحثية في فاعلية إستراتيجية (CCC) في تنمية مهارات الكتابة الطلبة ذوي الإعاقة الفكرية. وتدعم نتائج الدراسة استخدام إستراتيجية CCC))؛ نظرًا لبساطتها وفعاليتها المدعومة علميًا، مما يسهل تطبيقها في مختلف السياقات التعليمية. تم مناقشة النتائج والتأثيرات المترتبة على الدراسة.
Parenting Styles, Attachment and Emotional Support as Determinants of Adjustment to College Life among Fresh Undergraduates
Authors: Samuel T. AKANBI , O. Olayiwola-ADEDOJA Tolulope , R. OLASOJI Tolulope , O. ADARAMOYE Toyin
Published: October 2024

Abstract: The study examined the relationship of parenting styles, attachment and emotional support with adjustment to college life among fresh undergraduates. The study employed a correlational design as a guide. Three hundred fresh undergraduates of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria -123 males; 177 females, who were selected through Stratified random sampling approach participated in the study.  The Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ; α= .93); Parental Authority Questionnaire (PAQ; α= .92); Attachment Style Questionnaire (ASQ; α= .88); and Perceived Emotional Support Scale (PES; α= .89) were the instrument used for data collection. The data generated were statistically analysed with the aid of Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Multiple Regression Model. The statistical results showed that the three predictor variables jointly accounted for a total of 60% of the overall variance in adjustment to college life. Based on the contribution of each of the predictor variables, Authoritarianism and Permissiveness parenting styles, negatively and significantly predicted adjustment to college life. However, attachment styles, Authoritative parenting style and emotional support significantly and directly predicted adjustment to college life. Seeing the investigated variables had significant effect on college adjustment, it was recommended that university authorities and policy makers should design a program that will lessen the impact of negative parenting and improve secure attachment styles and emotional support among fresh undergraduates.
ALLERGIC RHINITIS ENVIRONMENTAL TRIGGERS AND LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Authors: Arifullah Arifullah , Hafeez Muhammand , Shah Mudasir Ali , Samad Adu , Tanveer Tanveer
Published: October 2024

Background: Allergic rhinitis is a fairly widespread disease that occurs in reaction to the presence of allergens in the air like pollen, dust mites and animal hair. It can mainly affect the quality of life in the communities thereby causing symptoms including sneezing, nasal blockage and itchiness.
Empowering Users: The Role Of AI In Enhancing Self-Service BI For Data-Driven Decision Making
Authors: Syed Shakir , Nampalli Rama Chandra Rao
Published: October 2024

In today's data-driven landscape, empowering users through self-service Business Intelligence (BI) is crucial for informed decision-making. This paper explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing self-service BI capabilities. We examine how AI technologies, such as natural language processing, machine learning, and predictive analytics, democratize data access, enabling non-technical users to derive insights with ease. By analyzing case studies and user experiences, we highlight the benefits of AI-driven tools in improving data literacy, accelerating analysis, and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making within organizations. Our findings suggest that integrating AI into self-service BI not only streamlines data exploration but also enhances collaboration, leading to more effective and timely decisions. The implications of this research underscore the need for organizations to invest in AI-enhanced self-service BI solutions to fully leverage their data assets and empower users at all levels.
Workplace stressors and their impact on the nurse managers role
Authors: Boitshwarelo Thokgamo
Published: October 2024

Background: Nursing is one of the professions that is known to expose its members to stress. Additionally, nurse managers work in complex health care environments that expose them to a substantial amount of stress. Workplace stressors have a negative impact on the nurse managers’ performance. Objective: To explore workplace stressors and their impact on the nurse managers’ role. Methodology: The study followed a qualitative exploratory inquiry. Participants were nurse managers working in 11 public hospitals in Botswana. A total of 49 nurse managers participated in this study. A semi-structured interview guide was used to collect data through written narratives. Emerging themes were identified through the use of thematic analysis. Results: The study identified 6 themes that outlined workplace stressors as experienced by nurse managers as follows: shortage of resources; lack of managerial and leadership skills; lack of progression; lack of support from supervisors; staff indiscipline, and nature of work. Participants perceived that exposure to workplace stressors resulted in low morale, customer complaints, and compromised quality of care. Conclusions: The study revealed that nurse managers were exposed to various workplace stressors in the healthcare environment.  It was identified that the stress impacted negatively on the quality of care delivered to patients.
E.designing a suspended cable parallel robot for the learning process
Authors: Tuleshov А.К. , Jomartov A.А. , Kamal A.N. , Abduraimov A.
Published: October 2024

Currently, research is being carried out on cable parallel robots (СPR). In СPR, cables can only work in tension. This feature limits the development and application of cable parallel robots and requires further development of analysis and design methods. The experience of our teachers showed that for a better understanding of the features of the СPR by students, it is necessary to develop a prototype of the СPR. This article analyzes and develops a suspended СPR with a point mass for practical use in the educational process. The configuration of the prototype system of the suspended point СPR was developed, taking into account the convenience and visibility when demonstrating its work to students, and its prototype was made. Experimental work of students on the prototype of the suspended point СPR allowed to significantly improve the educational process and draw attention to the study of the robotics course at the institute.
Production of titanium carbonitride in the high-temperature combustion mode
Authors: Kydyrali S.Y. , Gabdrashova S.E. , Tulepov M.I.
Published: October 2024

The article considered the chemical characteristics, applications of titanium carbonitride and the advantages of this substance. The main methods of obtaining it, which are used in practice today, are given. The concept of self-propagating high-temperature synthesis, which was discovered in 1967 and is used in the production of various refractory compounds, is considered. The analysis of the high-temperature process of titanium carbonitride creation is carried out. In the course of writing the work, the recommended combustion temperature and the optimal ratio of TiCl4: C2Cl4 to obtain a homogeneous product were identified. Also, such chemical compounds as urotropine (C6H12N4) and melamine (C3H6N6) and their role in the formation of titanium carbonitride were considered.
Impact of the corona crisis on particular spheres of the economy of Kazakhstan
Authors: Glikman A.S. , Belyaevа G.N.
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes the most vulnerable sectors of the economy in the service sector, affected by the introduction of restrictive measures to restrain the spread of the coronavirus infection in Kazakhstan. The rates of income change in such areas as tourism, entertainment, trade, catering and technical services are shown. The most acute problems faced by workers of the above industries are identified. The dynamics of changes in the unemployment rate and GDP in Kazakhstan is reflected. The measures taken by the state to stabilize the economic situation in the country and control the epidemiological situation in the country are described. The most vulnerable sectors of the service sector were identified, the financial well-being of which suffered the most, as well as industries there was a rise within. The analysis covers the period 2019-2020 and is based on data processing by the Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Advanced Venturini control for PMSM with modular multilevel matrix converter
Authors: Fayssal Saidi , Abdelkader Djahbar , Elhadj Bounadja , Mohammed Kacemi Walid
Published: October 2024

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of control strategies for modular multilevel matrix converters (MMMC) utilizing advanced second-order sliding mode control (ASOSMC) within the context of permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) applications. The research introduces a novel control framework based on the Venturini method, which, when integrated with ASOSMC, achieves a unity input power factor while generating sinusoidal phase current waveforms with markedly reduced harmonic distortion. These advancements not only enhance overall system performance but also significantly improve power quality, addressing critical requirements in contemporary electrical engineering. Additionally, the study conducts a rigorous comparative analysis between classical Proportional Integral (PI) control and ASOSMC, elucidating the substantial limitations of PI control in nonlinear environments where dynamic adaptability is paramount. In contrast, ASOSMC demonstrates superior capability in managing disturbances and nonlinearities, thereby offering enhanced reliability and efficiency for MMMC systems. The findings illustrate that ASOSMC not only addresses the challenges posed by traditional control techniques but also contributes to the development of more robust control methodologies within power electronics. By establishing a clear superiority of ASOSMC over conventional methods, this research paves the way for future innovations in control strategies specifically tailored for high-performance applications that require resilience under varying operational conditions. Ultimately, this work underscores the necessity of integrating advanced control techniques to optimize the operational capabilities of modular multilevel converters, facilitating the creation of sophisticated solutions that meet the evolving demands of electrical systems and power quality enhancement in diverse applications. The implications of these findings are significant, offering foundational insights for both theoretical exploration and practical implementation in the field.
Um breve olhar antropológico sobre a dislexia em algumas escolas municipais da cidade de Alto do Rodrigues no Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
Authors: Oliveira Luan Gomes dos Santos de , Gaspar Lucicleide de Melo , Cunha Nelma Maria de Souza
Published: October 2024

A dislexia é um transtorno ou dificuldade da aprendizagem que vem sendo muito debatido atualmente. O presente estudo tem como objetivo levar ao conhecimento de educadores, professores e pedagogos qual a forma melhor de lidar e ensinar crianças com dislexia, facilitando seu desenvolvimento escolar e interação social. Para tanto foi preciso: Definir e classificar os tipos de dislexias existentes; Apresentar os principais sintomas das crianças disléxicas; Expor os meios para diagnosticar crianças com dislexia; Apontar as principais dificuldades das crianças; Mostrar a estratégia/ como trabalhar com crianças com dislexia. O trabalho foi desenvolvido por meio de análise bibliográfica pesquisando obras e estudos já publicados sobre o assunto e através de pesquisa de campo, com professores da rede de Ensino Público, que lecionam em turmas de 1º ao 5º ano. Considerando que a dislexia se trata de um distúrbio de aprendizagem na leitura e na escrita, ou seja, a criança disléxica não é “burra”, apenas tem dificuldade para ler e escrever, o que influencia no seu aprendizado e muitas das vezes são inferiorizadas pelos próprios pais e professores. Conclui-se, portanto que a criança com dislexia deve ser tratada e ensinada de maneira diferente, com mais atenção, paciência e cautela para não expor o aluno e evitar que o mesmo seja ridicularizado pelos outros colegas.
Estágio universitário: os desvios entre os objetivos e a experiência dos discentes de administração e ciências contábeis
Authors: Couto Helio Vitor Ferreira , Ramos Filho Américo da Costa , Pessanha Larissa Figueiredo
Published: October 2024

O presente trabalho aborda a experiência dos estudantes de graduação em administração e ciências contábeis no estágio obrigatório e não obrigatório, tendo como objetivo geral entender as distorções encontradas por estes estudantes entre a sua experiência e a legislação do estágio. Para alcançar esse objetivo, foi realizado um levantamento bibliográfico e documental, que incluiu a análise da legislação de proteção ao estagiário, a análise da inserção profissional no Brasil, as dificuldades enfrentadas no mercado de trabalho e a aplicação prática da legislação de estágio. Além disso, também foi realizada uma pesquisa de campo por meio de um questionário estruturado composto por 16 perguntas objetivas. Os resultados desta pesquisa indicam que, no Brasil, as organizações concedentes tratam os estagiários como funcionários de baixa hierarquia, que por sua vez possuem direitos precários. Esse tratamento por parte das organizações concedentes já está profundamente enraizado na concepção de estágio dos próprios estudantes, que consideram o estágio mais relevante do que seu desempenho durante a graduação e também veem o estágio como sua fonte de renda primária.
O potencial da inteligência artificial na preservação da Floresta Amazônica: resultados e implicações
Authors: Alves Fernanda Ferreira , Miranda Marcio Rodrigues , Silva Minelly Azevedo da
Published: October 2024

O presente artigo trata de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, que visa identificar os estudos que analisaram o uso da inteligência artificial (IA) na preservação da Floresta Amazônica. Para a elaboração da revisão foram utilizadas as seguintes etapas: i) identificação do tema, formulação da pergunta norteadora; ii) delimitação dos descritores; iii) seleção das bases de dados; iv) estabelecimento de critérios de exclusão e de inclusão dos trabalhos; v) busca da amostragem na literatura e pré-seleção dos trabalhos; vi) leitura dos estudos selecionados; e vii) interpretação dos resultados. Foram encontrados 22 estudos, sendo 10 com os descritores “artificial intelligence” AND “forest” AND “Amazonia”, 4 com os descritores “Floresta Amazônica” AND “inteligência artificial” e 8 com os descritores “artificial intelligence” AND “Amazon rainforest” AND “deforestation”.  Desses, foram excluídos 10, após a leitura dos títulos e resumos e mais 9 após a leitura integral do trabalho. Após análise e leitura, foram selecionados 3 estudos que evidenciam o papel crucial da inteligência artificial na conservação da Floresta Amazônica. Esses estudos abordam temas como monitoramento florestal em tempo real, estimativas precisas de cobertura florestal por meio de radar de abertura sintética e identificação de comunidades indígenas não contatadas utilizando técnicas de sensoriamento remoto. Essas abordagens mostram o potencial da IA para fornecer insights valiosos e promover a preservação desse ecossistema crítico. A conclusão foi que futuras pesquisas abordem as lacunas identificadas na revisão, visando o desenvolvimento de tecnologias mais adaptadas e eficazes para proteger esse ecossistema vital e promover a sustentabilidade na região amazônica.