bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Kebutuhan Pengembangan Buku Cerita Bergambar Berbasis Multimodalitas dengan Pendekatan Permainan Bahasa Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Sulistyaningrum Caecilia Fani , Widharyanto B. , Rahardi R. Kunjana
Published: January 2025

ABSTRAK
Pendidikan anak usia dini memerlukan inovasi media pembelajaran yang menarik dan sesuai dengan perkembangan mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan kebutuhan pengembangan buku cerita bergambar berbasis multimodal dan pendekatan permainan edukatif untuk membantu anak usia dini memperoleh bahasa. Penelitian ini berjenis deskriptif kuantitatif. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner berskala likert yang dibagikan kepada 43 pendidik dan 17 orang tua siswa. Data tersebut kemudian dianalisis menggunakan teknik statistik deskriptif sederhana dan hasil analisis disajikan dalam bentuk persentase yang dilengkapi dengan ilustrasi diagram batang. Secara ringkas, hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa hasil survei berdasarkan tingkat persetujuan responden terhadap suatu pernyataan kuesioner. Sebagian kecil responden menyatakan sangat tidak setuju, 0,00% tidak setuju, 0,30% tidak setuju, 2,12% netral, 55,30% setuju, dan 42,27% sangat setuju dengan pernyataan tersebut. Sebagian besar responden cenderung setuju atau sangat setuju, dengan persentase tertinggi terdapat pada kategori setuju 55,30% dan sangat setuju 42,27%, menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas memiliki pandangan positif terhadap pernyataan tersebut.
Kata kunci: Buku cerita bergambar, multimodalitas, pembelajaran bahasa, anak usia dini, permainan edukatif
 
ABSTRACT
Early childhood education requires innovation in learning media that is interesting and by their development. This study aims to describe the need for the development of multimodal-based picture storybooks and educational game approaches to help early childhood acquire language. This study is a quantitative descriptive study. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire distributed to 43 educators and 17 parents of students. The data were then analyzed using simple descriptive statistical techniques, and the results of the analysis were presented in the form of percentages accompanied by bar chart illustrations. In summary, the results of this study indicate that the survey results are based on the level of respondent agreement with a questionnaire statement. A small number of respondents stated that they strongly disagreed, 0.00% disagreed, 0.30% disagreed, 2.12% were neutral, 55.30% agreed, and 42.27% strongly agreed with the statement. Most respondents tended to agree or strongly agree, with the highest percentage in the agreed category of 55.30% and strongly agree 42.27%, indicating that the majority had a positive view of the statement.
Keyword: Multimodality-based picture story books, Early childhood, Language learning, Educational game approach
Conference Report
Authors: Maodah Ahlam Jodat
Published: January 2025

Report on The Annual International Conference of African Theatre Association (AfTA), in collaboration with Laboratoire des Sciences de la Communication, des Arts et de la Culture (LSCAC/UFRICA), Félix Houphouët-Boigny University, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: Theatres, Cultures and Democracies in Africa (3-6 July 2024)[Colloque international pluridisciplinaire annuel de l’African Theatre Association (AfTA), en collaboration avec le Laboratoire des Sciences de la Communication, des Arts et de la Culture (LSCAC / UFR ICA) à l’Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: “Théâtres, cultures, et démocraties en Afrique” (Du 3 au 6 juillet 2024)]
Sostenibilidad, minimalismo y microtextualidades lentas
Authors: Gatica Cote Paulo
Published: January 2025

En las conclusiones del informe del Club de Roma sobre los límites del crecimiento se expuso la conexión entre el incremento de la producción y del consumo, por una parte, y la degradación ecológica, por otra parte. Desde entonces, se han ido sumando propuestas que reivindican la senda decrecentista y el Slow Movement. En este artículo reflexionaré en primer lugar sobre el concepto de “sosteniblidad” aplicado al campo de la creación en red en relación con la denominada digital sobriety, que surge como oposición a un modelo cultural inflacionario y multipantalla, caracterizado por grandes consumos de datos y energía, así como por sus efectos rebote. En segundo lugar, se establecerá un paralelismo entre el “minimalismo digital” y la microtextualidad, pues ambos fenómenos apelan a valores coincidentes con los empleados para describir las poéticas minimalistas. Finalmente, se hará una lectura antropocénica de la lentitud como punto de partida para imaginar y crear con una mayor conciencia de la materialidad.
La ecocrítica del siglo XXI (y de los siglos por venir)
Authors: Marrero Henríquez José Manuel
Published: January 2025

Las inercias disciplinares son tan poderosas que las ventajas de adoptar el pensamiento ecologista en el campo de las Humanidades no siempre se han advertido ni siempre han sido bienvenidas. Y eso a pesar de que, como nunca antes, en la conciencia colectiva se ha asentado la idea de que el planeta Tierra es un ecosistema del que la Humanidad forma parte y en el cual la Humanidad es causa principal de las condiciones adversas para la vida que se vienen fortaleciendo con celeridad creciente desde la Revolución Industrial y el establecimiento del capitalismo como sistema económico globalizado.
Tras el velo del horror cósmico: Lovecraft y la filosofía
Authors: Castán Hussón Pablo
Published: January 2025

En esta obra colectiva, David Soto Carrasco y Giorgia Bertozzi invitan al lector a sumergirse en las profundidades del universo lovecraftiano, resaltando las implicaciones filosóficas y políticas del denominado horror cósmico. En diálogo constante con la historia de las ideas —con frecuentes menciones a grandes figuras de la filosofía universal—, con los especialistas de la obra de Lovecraft y con los propios relatos del escritor, esta obra pretende esclarecer las claves filosóficas y conceptuales que subyacen a su universo ficticio. Ofrece reflexiones sobre temas como la naturaleza de la modernidad, los límites del conocimiento moderno, la condición humana o la estructura de la propia realidad. Literatura y filosofía se fusionan en esta obra, despertando el interés tanto de quienes buscan comprender la obra del escritor norteamericano como de aquellos que desean adentrarse en las preguntas fundamentales que plantea, así como en los debates epistemológicos y ontológicos que continúan permeando la filosofía actual.
Redes de comunicación científica en la investigación psicológica de las Américas a través de la Revista Interamericana de Psicología
Authors: Cudina Jean Nikola , Millán Juan David , Ossa Julio César
Published: January 2025

Este estudio propone analizar las dinámicas de producción científica de las comunidades académicas que se conforman a través de la Revista Interamericana de Psicología. Este análisis da cuenta del proyecto interamericano de una psicología para las Américas originado por la Sociedad Interamericana de Psicología. Para este estudio se contó con un corpus empírico de 664 artículos publicados durante el periodo 2000-2016. Se utilizaron métodos bibliométricos (análisis de redes y análisis de referencias) para caracterizar la estructura de producción científica de las comunidades académicas. Los resultados muestran que la Revista Interamericana de Psicología constituye un canal fundamental para internacionalizar y visibilizar el proyecto interamericano de psicología. La investigación científica que se reflejan muestra una comunidad académica activa con los desafíos que exige el proyecto de unidad de la psicología en las Américas. La Revista se ha mantenido fiel a su misión de apostarle a la región además su fortaleza estriba en un trabajo conjunto con la Sociedad Interamericana de Psicología quienes -a su turno- juegan un papel decisivo en el desarrollo de la psicología inter-americana.
РОЗРОБЛЕННЯ ЗАСОБІВ МОБІЛЬНОГО ВОГНЕЗАХИСТУ – РУЛОННИХ ПРОТИПОЖЕЖНИХ МАТЕРІАЛІВ. ОГЛЯД ЛІТЕРАТУРИ
Authors: ТАРАН Н. А. , ШОЛОГОН В. І. , ВАХІТОВ Р. А. , РАЄНКО Г. Ф. , КАЛАФАТ К. В. , БЕССАРАБОВ В. І.
Published: January 2025

Мета. Визначення сучасних тенденцій вдосконалення вогнезахисних рулонних матеріалів, спрямованого на підвищення їх вогнестійкості, механічної міцності та екологічної безпеки, для пошуку інноваційних технічних рішень з розроблення засобів мобільного вогнезахисту.
Методика. Використано методи літературно-системного та критичного аналізу, метод узагальнення результатів з різних джерел для створення цілісної картини стану наукової проблеми, метод порівняльного аналізу різних підходів, що використовуються в дослідженнях з теми огляду.
Результати. Показано, що одним із актуальних напрямків розвитку протипожежної галузі є створення та організація мобільного вогнезахисту, який може бути використаний для підвищення пожежної безпеки обꞌєктів оборонного призначення, а саме місць зберігання боєприпасів у польових умовах. Розглянуто наукові праці та практичні втілення щодо різних видів вогнезахисних рулонних матеріалів - вогнезахисних ковдр, гнучких виробів з інтумесцентним покриттям чи термостійким наповненням тощо. Обґрунтовано, що армування вогнезахисних рулонних покриттів є важливим процесом, який сприяє покращенню механічних властивостей та підвищенню ефективності засобу вогнезахисту. Проаналізовано існуючі способи отримання волокон і текстильних матеріалів зі зниженою горючістю, які використовуються під час виготовлення вогнезахисних рулонних матеріалів. Показано, що ефективним засобом, який поєднує найкращі якості конструктивного та інтумесцентного вогнезахисту, є використання вогнезахисних матеріалів, що спучуються, на гнучкій основі. Проаналізовано патентну інформацію, рецептури та технології виготовлення засобів мобільного вогнезахисту інтумесцентного типу.
Наукова новизна. Вперше на основі масиву літературних даних та патентного пошуку проведено аналіз та узагальнення щодо практичного значення, технологічних аспектів виготовлення, показників вогнезахисної ефективності гнучких протипожежних засобів, як складової мобільного вогнезахисту у польових умовах для забезпечення тривалої експлуатації без втрати захисних властивостей.
Практична значимість. Надано практичні рекомендації щодо складу, впливу інноваційних вогнезахисних добавок та наноматеріалів, технології виготовлення вогнезахисних рулонних матеріали, які можуть бути застосовані для протипожежного захисту оборонних, будівельних та промислових об’єктів.
АНАЛІЗ ЗМІНИ ЗОВНІШНЬОЇ ТЕМПЕРАТУРИ ПОВІТРЯ РЕГІОНІВ УКРАЇНИ ЗІ СПЕЦІАЛЬНИМ ФОКУСОМ НА МОЖЛИВИХ ЕКСТРЕМАЛЬНИХ УМОВАХ
Authors: ДЕШКО В. І. , БІЛОУС І. Ю. , СУХОДУБ І. О. , ГЕТМАНЧУК Г. О. , КРАМАРЕНКО С. O.
Published: January 2025

Метою статті є аналіз даних температури зовнішнього середовища з кліматичних баз даних України та Meteonorm з використанням історичних, поточних та прогнозованих даних для оцінки потенціалу використання відновлювальних джерел енергії.
Методика включає використання методів синтезу та аналізу кліматичних даних.
Результати включають аналіз температур зовнішнього середовища, як кліматичних данних, що мають найбільший вплив на енергоефективність будівель та забезпечення комфортності. Особлива увага приділена аналізу екстримальних погодних умов, таким як: хвилі спеки, тропічні ночі, морозні дні та холодні дні.
В статті проведено порівняння нормативних та кліматичних даних за історичний та поточний періоди, а також майбутніх сценаріїв розвитку зміни температури зовнішнього середовища під впливом антропогенних факторів. Встановлено, що з кожним наступним сценарієм RCP 2.6, RCP 4.5, RCP 8.5 відбуватиметься швидше зростання середньорічної температура зовнішнього середовища. У Києві до 2100 року температура зовнішнього середовища згідно RCP 2.6, RCP 4.5, RCP 8.5 зросте на 1,2°C, 3,1°C, 5,8°C відповідно. У Одесі ріс температури до 2100 року відповідно RCP 2.6 стоновитиме 1,1°C, за RCP 4.5 – 2,9°C, за RCP 8.5 – 5,3°C.
Результати також збільшення кількості теплових хвиль і тропічних ночей, та скорочення кількості морозних та холодних днів.
Наукова новизна полягає у обґрунтуванні використання міжнародних кліматичних баз даних для проектування систем енергозабезпечення будівель з використанням відновлювальних джерел енергії в контексті змін клімату та діючої нормативної кліматології України.
Практична значимість результаттів дослідження дозволяє оцінити відмінність кліматичних різних регіонів України, їх зміни в контексті історичного, поточного та майбутніх змін клімату. Також, в статті проведенно аналіз екстремальних погодних даних, що є актуальним в контексті проектування інженерних ситем та джерел будівель.
COMPOSITION, U-PB AGE AND PETROGENESIS FEATURES OF LATE MESOZOIC GRANITOIDS IN THE UPPER REACHES OF THE KOLYMA RIVER: IS IT ADVISABLE TO OPTIMIZE REGIONAL LEGENDS OF PLUTONIC ROCK
Authors:   Faculty of Geology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Tikhomirov P. L. , Ustinov A. A. ,   Karpinsky Russian Geological Research Institute, Kolotygin G. S. ,   Faculty of Geology, Lomonosov Moscow State University
Published: January 2025

Here we report U-Pb zircon age data for igneous rocks from the Vetrenskaya area (upper reaches of the Kolyma River), as well as petrogenic and trace elements data for these rocks. The data obtained constitute sufficient grounds for concluding that the studied geological bodies were formed as a result of four pulses of igneous activity (age of events in million years: ca. 170, 153–144, 95–94, and 86–82). The first two of these pulses are presumably related to the formation of the subduction Uyanda-Yasachnensky volcanic belt and the Main batholith belt in Kolyma. The third and fourth pulses are most likely effects from activity of the Okhotsk-Chukotka volcanic belt. Despite the differences in age, the studied igneous rocks are generally characterized by a similar composition, which can be explained by the involvement of the same magma sources in petrogenesis. Of the seven plutonic associations identified in the territory, four (Nera-Bokhapchinsky, Basugun’insky, Siberdiksky, and Kolymsky) are represented by bodies that do not show significant differences in age, rock composition or position in the regional structure. New data render such an exhaustive division of plutonic rocks unreasonable.
ORE-BEARING QUARTZ-LIGHT-COLORED MICA METASOMATITES FROM THE ZONES OF REGIONAL PRECAMBRIAN UNCONFORMITIES IN THE EAST OF THE ALDAN SHIELD
Authors:   Kosygin Institute of Tectonics and Geophysics, Far East Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kirillov V. Ye. , Guryanov V. A. ,   Kosygin Institute of Tectonics and Geophysics, Far East Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: January 2025

The article examines and summarizes the results of studies on Late Proterozoic (1.32–1.15 Ga) ore-bearing (U, Mo, V, Zn, Ag) quartz-light mica metasomatites of the Uchur-Ulkan region in the eastern part of the Aldan Shield. Large faults and zones of structural and stratigraphic unconformities are shown to control the development of mineralization. Mineral compositions of metasomatites were studied and sericite, hydrosericite and roscoelite metasomatites with quartz were identified. Wallrock metasomatic features were described in gneisses, marbles, volcanic and sedimentary rocks and metasomatic zoning was determined in rocks of different types. The superimposed processes are of metamorphogenic nature and could be associated with Late Proterozoic rejuvenation processes, extraction of ore constituents from rocks of the Ulkan Complex (1.72–1.68 Ga) of the metamorphic basement of the Siberian platform and its platform cover. It is concluded that in terms of structural settings, age, and a number of composition characteristics, uranium ore deposits in the east of the Aldan Shield are similar to the Canadian and Onega “unconformity-type” deposits.
Pemetaan Kebisingan Jalan Sidoarjo Akibat Rumah Sakit (RSUD Sidoarjo, RSI Siti Hajar, RS Delta Surya)
Authors: Nugroho Arfian Dani , Zainab Siti
Published: January 2025

Kabupaten Sidoarjo merupakan salah satu kota padat penduduk sekitar 2,3 juta jiwa, hal itu tentunya mempengaruhi peningkatan jumlah kendaraan bermotor, sehingga menyebabkan bertambahnya tingkat kebisingan lalu lintas. Dampak dari bertambahnya tingkat kebisingan tentunya menimbulkan ketidaknyamanan bagi pengguna jalan, kerusakan lingkungan, dan kesehatan masyarakat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat kebisingan yang diterima oleh 3 rumah sakit yaitu RSUD Sidoarjo, RSI Siti Hajar Sidoarjo, RS Delta Surya akibat lalu lintas jalan raya di depan rumah sakit. Sistem Informasi Geografis sebagai alat bantu diharapkan dapat memberikan informasi berupa pemetaan tingkat kebisingan. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada jam sibuk yaitu pukul 07.00 – 09.00 di pagi hari, dan 16.00 – 18.00 di sore hari. Dari penelitan tersebut didapatkan hasil kebisingan tertinggi pada pagi hari yaitu sebesar 78,60 dBA di RSUD Sidoarjo di Jalan Mojopahit (Titik 1), sedangkan pada sore hari didapatkan hasil kebisingan tertinggi sebesar 78,49 dBA di Jalan KH Mukmin (Titik 3). Untuk hasil perhitungan menggunakan metode regresi linear didapatkan nilai R2 tertinggi sebesar 0,911 di Jalan Raden Patah (Titik 15) dengan nilai korelasi positif sangat kuat sebesar 0,8352 untuk SM. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa semakin banyak volume kendaraan maka tingkat kebisingan yang diterima juga akan semakin meningkat.
Sustainable Redesign of Plastic Packaging: Transition Single-Layer for Enhanced Efficiency and Circular Economy
Authors: Dwi Puspita Asri , Retnowati Dini , Lena Lena , Yayan R Mohammad
Published: January 2025

The flexible packaging industry faces increasing demand to balance product functionality with environmental sustainability. This study focuses on redesigning plastic packaging by transitioning from dual to single-layer structures. The six-phase product development methodology was employed to assess this transition's technical and economic impacts. The findings show that the single-layer design reduces raw material usage by 20%, lowers production costs by 7.5%, and shortens production time by 780 minutes per 8,000 meters of packaging. Although slight increases in Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) and Oxygen Transmission Rate (O2TR) were observed, the changes remained within acceptable industry standards, with minimal impact on product shelf life. The new design also offers significant environmental advantages, simplifying recycling processes and supporting circular economy principles. Furthermore, the House of Quality (HoQ) analysis revealed that the redesign effectively addresses critical customer needs, particularly regarding durability, affordability, and delivery efficiency. This research demonstrates the potential for sustainable innovation in the packaging industry. It provides a pathway for companies seeking to reduce environmental impacts while maintaining product performance.
The Application of SWOT Analysis in Increasing The Sales of INOAC Foam Mattress Type EOM D-24 Yellow at CV King Foam Nusantara
Authors: Ponda Henri , Fatma Nur Fadilah , Prasetyo Anhar
Published: January 2025

This research aims to enhance the sales of INOAC EOM D-24 Yellow foam mattresses at CV. King Foam Nusantara by employing a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). This analysis is conducted to evaluate both internal and external factors influencing the marketing strategy. A SWOT matrix is utilized to identify the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, while a SWOT Cartesian Diagram is employed to visualize alternative marketing strategies. Research findings indicate that the company is positioned in quadrant I with a positive differential score of +1.04 for strengths and weaknesses, and +0.44 for opportunities and threats. The recommended strategies include brand strengthening, customer service optimization, product design innovation, and increased promotional activities. The implementation of these strategies is expected to bolster CV. King Foam Nusantara's competitiveness and foster business growth.
A new family of ant-associated fungi in Chaetothyriales
Authors: Wang M.Z. , Belmonte-Lopes R. , Pan T. , Ahmed S.A. , Rodrigues Lustosa B.P. , Quan Y. , Al-Hatmi A.M.S. , Mayer V.E. , Voglmayr H. , Grisolia M.E. , de Souza Lima B.B.J.F. , Vicente V.A. , Zhou S.Q. , Cao Y. , Kang Y.Q. , de Hoog G.S.
Published: January 2025

The order Chaetothyriales comprises the black yeasts and relatives, of which numerous species are prevalent as opportunists on human hosts. The present paper introduces a clade of species that live in ant nests inside hollow structures of tropical plants (so-called domatia) and
their closest relatives. To clarify the evolutionary trajectory of the domatia-associated clade, molecular, morphological, and physiological data were analysed. The position of the domatia clade within the Chaetothyriales was assessed by phylogenetic analysis of ITS and LSU. Species
delimitations were calculated and genealogical concordance performed with a dataset including the gene of the ribosomal operon, β-tubulin (BT2) and RNA polymerase II largest subunit (RBP1). Genome sequencing allowed additional analysis of mating types, mitochondrial genomes,
and estimation of a species tree based on the proteins of 770 single copy orthologous genes. A new family with two new genera in Chaetothyriales was introduced to accommodate the taxa from ant-inhabited domatia and a related clade of plant‐ and rock-colonizing species. The family
is monophyletic and has strong statistical support. Although species delimitation criteria suggested the separation of more than 10 species in the domatia-clade, genealogical concordance of ribosomal and housekeeping gene markers indicated genetic exchange. Seven new species were delineated,
with species also being characterized by phenotypic features of fungal colony morphology, micromorphology, physiology and ecology. However, intra-specific variability remained exceptionally large and did not always match with ecological and geographic data. It is hypothesized that the high
degrees of intra‐ and interspecific variability of some of the clades acknowledged as separate species might be related to extended periods of molecular evolution. The newly described species seem to have their preferred habitat in tropical ant nests, and they have adapted to this specific
environment. Ant-domatia provide a remarkable habitat rich in volatile chemicals, which could be tolerated by the fungi under study. The family is distantly related to the family Herpotrichiellaceae comprising numerous human-opportunistic species, where hydrocarbon tolerance has been
hypothesized to play a role in black yeast evolution.
Exploring The Impact Of Competitive Aggressiveness In Improving The Level Of Financial Performance: Knowledge Management As A Mediating Variable
Authors: Nayef Hashim Al-Hachim Prof.Dr.Hashim , Saad Tuama Al-Sukaini Adnan
Published: January 2025

The main objective of the research is explore the extent of the impact of competitive aggressiveness in improving the level of financial performance, relying on knowledge management as an intermediary variable. The research was launched in light of a problem summarized in a set of questions, the most important of which is (What is the impact of competitive aggressiveness in improving the level of financial performance through the intermediary role of knowledge management ? (To answer our research questions and reach its objectives, (Al- Nargis Group of Companies for General Contracting in Basra - Iraq) was adopted as a field for conducting the research. The research community consisted of engineers and individuals working in the production departments, administrative departments and maintenance department, while the research sample was represented by a random sample of individuals numbering (200) as a sample responding to the research. After collecting data and information through a questionnaire form the research sample, it was analyzed using the  (Smart pls4) and (Spss v.24) program. From the analysis of this data, a set of conclusions were reached, the most important of which was the existence of a correlation and influence between the dimensions of competitive aggression and financial performance with the presence of knowledge management as an intermediary variable.
Application of GIS Technology for Determining Sea Fish Capital Potential on Mobile Apps
Authors: Sahulata Reynoldus Andrias , Brillian Putri , Lahengke Gabriela , Yudha Yoshua Shandy
Published: January 2025

The ocean is the central source of livelihood for fishermen. Fishermen depend heavily on their sea catch. Fishermen often need more certainty because, as is often the case, the spot where they go for fishing is not necessarily the site of the fish. Remote sensing technology, such as the Aqua MODIS satellite, provides two vital advantages: the exact location of the fish and, importantly, guidance to the exact spot of the fish. This guidance can be a reassuring tool for fishermen. Using GIS technology on smartphones, fishermen can ensure the fish's position. The distribution of sea surface temperature and chlorophyll-a is analyzed to determine the coordinates. The purpose of this research is to use the React Native platform to create a mobile application that uses Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies and is accessible through smartphones. This research adopts a prototyping model method consisting of several stages: Information Gathering, Quick Planning, Quick Design, Software Development, Testing and Deployment, and Results. The application developed can run smoothly from the log-in stage to predictive visualization of fish positions in the ocean. However, further research needs to be done to improve some features.
HoloGenetic Anomaly Profiling for Proactive Ransomware Detection
Authors: Kokaray Augustus , Blakeney Magnus , Glassman Nathaniel , Livingston Dorothea , Brightman Cyril
Published: January 2025

The complexities of addressing sophisticated ransomware attacks demand innovative approaches that adapt to constantly changing threat dynamics. Leveraging genetic-inspired techniques, HoloGenetic Anomaly Profiling introduces a new dimension in anomaly detection, capable of simulating feature evolution and constructing multi-dimensional behavioral profiles. Its ability to identify ransomware variants, such as LockBit and BlackCat, even under high encryption levels, demonstrates its robustness against obfuscation and polymorphic tactics. Comparative studies highlight its superior accuracy and efficiency when integrated into operational environments, maintaining low detection latency and minimizing false positives. Scalability remains a core strength, allowing seamless deployment across diverse architectures, from individual systems to large-scale enterprise networks. Analysis of clustering consistency confirms the framework’s precision in grouping distinct behavioral patterns, while energy consumption metrics reveal significant resource savings during detection processes. The integration of adaptive profiling mechanisms and modular architectures ensures compatibility with existing detection tools, enhancing overall system resilience. Findings suggest its capacity to address a wide spectrum of challenges, including real-time monitoring and handling elevated anomaly frequencies without significant performance degradation. The framework redefines expectations in modern cybersecurity through its focus on predictive anomaly detection and robust defense mechanisms. Its contributions provide a comprehensive solution to a critical issue, laying the groundwork for long-term advancements in security technologies.
Global Mind Project data in the United States: A comparison with national statistics
Authors: Taylor Joseph , Sukhoi Oleksii , Newson Jennifer , Thiagarajan Tara
Published: January 2025

Population surveys have traditionally been conducted using mail, telephone, or face-to-face recruitment of randomly selected individuals within demographically stratified bands to acquire data samples that are representative of the population of interest. More recently, the growth of the internet has opened up the opportunity to generate large-scale samples at a much faster rate and lower cost. However, online participant recruitment methods typically result in non-probability samples that are subject to the black-box algorithms of online advertising platforms. This raises the question of whether it is possible to obtain data samples that demographically align with national statistics using web-based methods. Here we describe the online recruitment method used by the Global Mind Project (GMP) that serves advertisements through Facebook and Google Display inviting individuals to complete an anonymous, self-report mental wellbeing assessment which respondents take for the purpose of receiving a mental wellbeing score and personalized self-help report. Ads target respondents by age, sex and regional groups across a broad range of interest groups. Response rates are tracked by target group and dynamically adjusted to obtain the desired quotas. GMP data from the United States (83,589 responses from 2020 and 2023) were compared against time-matched data from the American Community Survey, Household Pulse Survey and the American Trends Panel for questions where there were exact or near-exact matches. These included educational attainment and marital status by age and biological sex, the percentage seeking treatment for mental health problems and number of close friends. Demographic trends match within 5-10% with a slight bias in GMP data towards single people with fewer friends who were seeking mental health treatment providing a demonstration that GMP data obtained in the United States closely matches trends in census data.
Do Autocrats Respond to Citizen Demands? Petitions and Housing Construction in the GDR
Authors: Hilbig Hanno , Lueders Hans , Riaz Sascha
Published: January 2025

Citizens in authoritarian regimes frequently communicate grievances to the government. While there is some evidence that governments respond to such petitions, little is known about the nature of this responsiveness: can petitions yield tangible improvements to citizens' livelihoods? To answer this question, we assemble a novel panel of housing-related petitions to the government of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and all housing constructed between 1945-1989. Exploiting the timing of the largest housing program in 1971, we employ a difference-in-differences design to show that construction was targeted at regions with higher rates of petitioning. We then use a variance decomposition method to benchmark the importance of petitions against objective indicators of housing need. Our results suggest that petitions allow citizens to meaningfully influence the allocation of public resources. The paper contributes to nascent scholarship on responsiveness in non-democratic regimes and shows that responsiveness leads to tangible improvements in citizens' livelihoods.
Towards efficient and rapid fire suppression using interconnected fire-craft and continuous water supply
Authors: Moustafa Khaled
Published: January 2025

Wildfires are a growing global threat that require effective prevention and control strategies. A novel fire suppression system is proposed, using a fleet of specialized and interconnected “firecraft” that pump water from nearby sources—such as rivers, lakes, seas, or dedicated fire hydrants—and disperse it through a continuous downpour over and around wildfire areas to effectively suppress the blaze. Key advantages of such a system include its potential for rapid response capability, making it particularly effective for controlling large wildfires in remote and inaccessible areas. While developing such a system may present technical and logistical challenges, these obstacles can be addressed through careful planning and innovation, without undermining its overall feasibility. Beyond its ability to quickly suppress fires, the system offers the potential to protect critical environmental resources, wildlife habitats, and biodiversity, making it a viable option that warrants exploration and investment to mitigate the broader ecological impacts of wildfires.
Insights into plume-ridge-transform fault interactions as derived from 3D numerical geodynamic modelling of the Azores Triple Junction
Authors: Almeida Jaime , Duarte João , Rosas Filipe , Ramalho Ricardo , Fernandes Rui
Published: January 2025

The Azores Archipelago is an igneous province located in the centre of the Atlantic Ocean marked by a large bathymetric plateau with a complex tectonic history. Over the last 10 Myr, this region has been shaped by the interaction between the Azores plume, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR), and the Gloria Fault zone. This complex interaction was characterised namely by the transition from a ridge-ridge-transform (R-R-T) triple junction to a diffuse complex triple zone, with the implied tectonic stresses being accommodated along several right-lateral oblique extensional structures, including the Terceira Rift. An understanding of the main geodynamic mechanisms behind this transition is still lacking. This work explores how the Azores system may have been shaped by these complex plume-ridge-transform fault interactions by running 3D viscoelastoplastic geodynamic models using the LaMEM code. We base our initial modelling setup on previously proposed reconstructions for Azores during the Early Miocene, and implement a complying shift from spreading to right-lateral regional strain rate conditions. We further implemented a plume rising below the MAR to gain additional insight on the nature of the main geodynamic process-interactions governing this system. Our results suggest that the present-day geometric configuration of the Azores, as well as the formation of the Terceira Rift, are strongly conditioned by the interactions between plume-ridge-transform fault system under the right-lateral relative motion between Eurasia and Nubia, as well as by the growth of the Azores Plateau. Under our modelling conditions, a thicker and weaker Azores Plateau, interfering with a mantle plume, promotes the localisation of deformation along its edges which act as rheological boundaries. As a consequence, the global shift in tectonic forcing is shown to be capable of strongly localize strain along the NE edge of the plateau, closely mirroring the present-day location of the Terceira Rift.
Identifying sick people while sick yourself: a study of identification of facial cues and walking patterns of sick individuals during experimental endotoxemia
Authors: Hansson Lina , Tognetti Arnaud , Mahramnejad Elaheh Tavakoli , Stache Julia , Kakeeto Mikael , Melin Johan , Bredin Sofia , Skarp Rasmus , Lensmar Catarina , Demand Rosa , Wilhelms Daniel B. , John Rani Toll , Olsson Mats J. , Jensen Karin , Lekander Mats , Lasselin Julie
Published: January 2025

Sick humans and other animals often withdraw from social interactions. It has been suggested that social withdrawal might enable avoidance of contagious individuals, but experimental evidence is lacking on how the state of sickness may affect perception of sick others. Here, we investigated if individuals were more likely to rate others as sick, while being sick themselves, compared to when healthy. Furthermore, we assessed if the intensity of the fever response and sickness behavior would predict changes in sickness detection. Thirty-four participants were experimentally made sick using an intravenous injection of the bacterial endotoxin lipopolysaccharide (LPS condition; dose of 1.0 ng/kg body weight) and completed a sickness detection task during the peak of the inflammatory and sickness response. Participants performed the same task when they were healthy (control condition, n=32), in a randomized order before or after the main study day. In the sickness detection task, participants watched photos of individuals’ faces as well as video recordings of the same individuals walking, and rated the individual on each stimulus as sick or healthy. The photos and video recordings were obtained from twenty-two individuals who participated in a previous study, and who were made sick with an intravenous injection of lipopolysaccharide (2.0 ng/kg body weight) on one occasion, and remained healthy after an intravenous injection of a placebo (0.9% NaCl) on another occasion. Participants could detect sick individuals based on photos and walking patterns above chance level during both the LPS and the control condition. There was no significant difference in how often participants identified sick faces and sick walkers in the LPS condition – when they were sick themselves – compared to in the control condition. However, healthy walkers (but not healthy faces) were more often rated as sick by participants in the LPS condition compared to the control condition. Neither the fever response nor the intensity of sickness behavior predicted changes in sickness detection. The results do not indicate more accurate sickness detection in others during own sickness. Nevertheless, the data from walking patterns indicates that sick individuals may be more prone to categorize healthy individuals as sick. If replicated, this could in speculation be related to a need to reduce the risk of becoming infected while already fighting a pathogen.
A New Measure of Psychiatric Severity Using Administrative Data: the Manifestations of Psychiatric Severity Index (MoPSI)
Authors: Murdoch Maureen , Clothier Barbara , Noorbaloochi Siamak
Published: January 2025

Administrative data are mainstay tools in managing and monitoring individuals served by health care systems. Although psychiatric illness impacts population health, there is a near absence of ordinal, psychiatric severity measures based on administrative data. In the present study, we describe the construct, concurrent, and predictive validity of a novel, brief administrative measure of psychiatric severity, the Manifestations of Psychiatric Severity Index (MoPSI). We also examine clinical characteristics of groups defined by different MoPSI score ranges and report a scoring algorithm to facilitate out-of-sample extension. Results are based on a panel of 912 US Veterans who served during Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn, had pending Department of Veterans Affairs disability claims for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and had at least one Veterans Health Administration health care encounter in the prior 180 days. After adding 17.51 to participants’ scores, the median MoPSI score was 0.04 with interquartile range 0.30 and total range 0 to 23.18. Scores did not differ statistically significantly by age, gender, or race. Construct and concurrent validity were supported by finding statistically significantly higher MoPSI scores among those who were unmarried, reported low income, or had a chart diagnosis of serious mental illness or PTSD. Predictive validity was supported by finding higher prior MoPSI scores among those who subsequently reported smoking cigarettes or using “street drugs.” Kendall’s rank correlation coefficient between prior MoPSI scores and self-reported PTSD and depression and anxiety symptoms 6 months later were both 0.10 (ps < 0.009). Prior MoPSI scores were also statistically significantly higher for Veterans who received disability awards 1year later for any condition or for bipolar disorder. Grouping MoPSI scores into 4 ordinal categories identified 4 clinically relevant groups; those in the highest category appeared of especial concern. There was near-perfect association (R2= 0.99) between original MoPSI scores and scores approximated through linear regression. The MoPSI has initial evidence of construct, concurrent, and predictive validity. Future research should examine the MoPSI’s psychometric properties in more general populations.
Limits of ChatGPT's Conversational Pragmatics in a Turing Test About Ethics, Commonsense, and Cultural Sensitivity
Authors: Wagner Wolfgang , Gaskell George , Lyu Siqi , Vakali Athena , Paraschou Eva , Michalis Maria
Published: January 2025

Does ChatGPT deliver its explicit claim to be culturally sensitive and its implicit claim to be a friendly digital person when conversing with human users? These claims are investigated from the perspective of linguistic pragmatics, particularly Grice's cooperative principle in communication. Following the pattern of real-life communication, turn-taking conversations reveal limitations in the LLM's grasp of the entire contextual setting described in the prompt. The prompts included ethical issues, a hiking adventure, geographical orientation and bodily movement. For cultural sensitivity the prompts came from a Pakistani Muslim in English language, from a Hindu in English, and from a Chinese in Chinese language. The issues were deeply cultural issues involving feelings and affects. Qualitative analysis of the conversation pragmatics showed that ChatGPT is often unable to conduct conversations according to the pragmatic principles of quantity, reliable quality, remaining in focus, and being clear in expression. We conclude that ChatGPT should not be presented as a global LLM but be subdivided into several culture-specific modules.
Support Systems in School Development. Separate or Structurally Interlinked Utilisation?
Authors: Dedering Kathrin
Published: January 2025

This article explores the question of the extent to which support systems (e.g. inspections, counseling) are related or linked to each other in the development process of schools in order to benefit from the resulting synergies. The results of an interview study with school leaders show that the systems are largely used separately and are rarely structurally interlinked. The provision of integrating support systems by education policy/administration is advocated.
Avifaunal Composition and Threats to Birds in Gauri Shankar Conservation Area, Nepal
Authors: Gosai Kamal Raj , Bashyal Bijay , Gosai Kiran , Koju Narayan Prasad
Published: January 2025

892 avian species make Nepal stand out in the world, and the Himalayas of Nepal are also bird-rich areas. This study assessed the composition of birds in the Gaurishankar Conservation Area (GCA) in 2019, 2020, and 2021, following the fixed-radius (25m) point count method with opportunistic observations. This study recorded 108 bird species belonging to 36 families. Muscicapidae was the most diverse avian family in the study area (RDi value=15.74). 98 species were resident, four were winter visitors, two were summer visitors, and four were altitudinal migrants. Most species were insectivorous (66.67%), granivorous (19.44%), followed by carnivorous (7.14%), omnivorous (4.63%), and nectarivores (1.85%). One critically endangered and three near-threatened species were also observed. ‘Beyul’ culture is practiced by the locals (particularly the Buddhists) of GCA and helps to the protection of biodiversity including birds. However, the ongoing road and hydropower construction might put birds and other biodiversity at stake.
Landslide Susceptibility Mapping Using Frequency Ratio and Weight of Evidence Models in Purchaudi Municipality, Baitadi District, Nepal
Authors: Ayer Prakash Bahadur , Bhandari Bharat Prasad
Published: January 2025

Landslides are prevalent in the Himalayas, resulting in annual fatalities and economic losses during the monsoon season. Various studies are conducted for landslide susceptibility mapping in the Himalayas however many rural settlements are under the threat of landslide. The main objective of this study is to prepare the landslide susceptibility map by using the bivariate frequency ratio (FR) and weight of evidence (WoE) models. For this study, the landslide inventory map was initially developed allocating 70% of the data for training and 30% for testing by using Landsat-8, Google Earth, and Sentinel imageries. After a thorough examination of existing literature and extensive field research, a total of twelve potential factors that can cause landslides were selected. The success and prediction rate of both models were obtained by using the area under the curve (AUC) method. The findings show that the landslide susceptibility maps prepared by the weight of evidence (WoE) and the frequency ratio (FR) models are more or less similar and have similar prediction and accuracy rates. Both the WoE and FR models exhibit a success rate of 0.703. Similarly, the accuracy rates of the FR and WoE models are 0.777 and 0.775, respectively. Both models have an accuracy and prediction rate that exceeds 70%, making them suitable for evaluating landslide susceptibility in the same terrains of Sudurpaschim province. However, the frequency ratio model shows slightly better predictive ability compared to WoE. The landslide densities derived from both models exhibit a gradual increase from low to very high susceptibility class. Nevertheless, there is no significant difference in the success and prediction rates between the two models. This result may be useful as a reference for future studies on similar terrain in Nepal.
Factors Influencing Patient Satisfaction in Private Hospitals: A Study of Age, Gender, Quality of Care, and Communication
Authors: Raikhola Pushkar Singh
Published: January 2025

Background: Overall, patient satisfaction is one of the important components of healthcare quality. It reflects not only the patient's experience but also the overall effectiveness of healthcare delivery. Quality of care, communication, age, and gender are some of the factors that can influence the level of satisfaction among patients. Understanding these relationships is critical to improve healthcare outcomes and experiences in private hospitals.
Objective: This study, therefore, investigates the determinants of patient satisfaction in private hospitals and narrows down to the relationship between quality of care, communication, age, and gender. It examines how these dimensions relate to overall patient satisfaction in identifying areas to be improved in healthcare delivery.
Methods: The research design was based on a survey approach, and the sample size consisted of 204 patients from a private hospital. The responses were sought on the quality of care received, communication with health professionals, and overall hospital experience. Data analysis consisted of Pearson correlation, ANOVA, and independent samples t-test for testing relationships between variables.
Results: Results indicated that quality of care was associated positively with overall satisfaction, and it also was the case with communication. Regression analysis showed that age significantly affected patients' satisfaction and indeed, this is due to different age groups showing their satisfaction in varying levels. However, gender was not significant enough in determining the satisfaction of patients.
Conclusion: The study confirms that, indeed, the quality of care and effective communication are major propellers of the level of patients' satisfaction at private hospitals. While age is influential on shaping satisfaction, gender does not have a major influence on outcomes of satisfaction. These find ings identify the importance of addressing age needs and improving communication to enhance patient experience.
Novelty: The study adds to the growth in the literature of patient satisfaction with a view of the distinctive roles of quality of care, communication, age, and gender played in private hospitals. It gives an in-depth analysis of these factors and, as such, offers practical recommendations for healthcare providers.