bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Penerapan Clustering dalam Data Science Untuk Mengembangkan Keterampilan Analitik di SMK Media Informatika
Authors: Eliyani Eliyani , Rifqi Muhammad , Dwiasnati Saruni
Published: January 2025

The current and future job market requires a workforce skilled in data science, including analytical techniques such as clustering. With the development of Industry 4.0, skills in data analysis are becoming increasingly important, and education must adapt to meet this need. Currently, there are still many students at the vocational high school level who do not understand the concept of data science, including clustering techniques, so they have difficulty understanding how data can be generated for decision making from each scheme. The method that can be used in this Community Service is an introduction to the basic concepts of data science and simple training in the use of simple data science tools. The goal that can be raised for the Community Service that we do is to provide students with a basic understanding of what data science is as one method for making important data decisions. The contribution that can be generated from the Community Service that we do is that students will have basic skills in knowledge related to data science, especially in understanding and applying clustering techniques for data analysis. The result of the Community Service that we do is that students understand the basic concepts of data science and clustering and how this method is applied in the analysis of the data obtained.
THE PHENOMENON OF MARKETING STRATEGIES IN DIGITAL ERA TODAY
Authors: Reza Muhammad Ramdani  , Andi Azhar
Published: January 2025

Marketing strategy changes need to be made to face challenges in the digital era. The main factor influencing changes in marketing strategy is changes in consumer behavior. Organizations must change their methods of understanding consumer preferences and desires because consumers now have greater access to information through the internet and social media. The purpose of this study is to analyze what phenomena change marketing strategies in facing challenges in the digital era. The research method is a literature study. The results of this study are Marketing strategies must be innovative and creative because they change consumer behavior, industry problems, and assess technological advances. In the digital era, managing change is very important to overcome challenges and take advantage of opportunities. In addition, the government encourages business owners to use technology to help their company management procedures succeed in today's very tight digital market by using creative and data-based marketing methods. Organizations are expected to be able to manage change effectively, adopt new technologies, and take advantage of new possibilities. Future business success depends not only on mastery of technology, but also on the ability to innovate, adapt, and have comprehensive understanding of market dynamics.
THE EFFECTS OF SHOCK WAVE THERAPY ALONG WITH MAITLAND MOBILIZATION VERSUS MAITLAND MOBILIZATION ALONE TO RESTORE MOBILITY IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC ANKLE SPRAIN
Authors: Aqsa Aslam  , Maryam Safdar  , Fazeelat Ramzan  , Ghulam Dastgeer  , Hifza Riaz  , Qurat Ul Ain  , Shahzaib Ali
Published: January 2025

Background: Chronic ankle sprain is a common musculoskeletal injury characterized by persistent pain, restricted movement, and functional instability, significantly affecting the quality of life. Effective rehabilitation is crucial to restore mobility, alleviate symptoms, and improve functional outcomes. Shock Wave Therapy and Maitland Mobilization have been individually recognized for their therapeutic benefits in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, but their combined efficacy in addressing chronic ankle sprain remains underexplored.
Objective: To evaluate the additional effects of Shock Wave Therapy combined with Maitland Mobilization versus Maitland Mobilization alone on mobility restoration in patients with chronic ankle sprain.
Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted with 30 participants recruited from Al-Fatah Club, Samanabad Tiger Club, Allied Hospital, and Madina Teaching Hospital. Participants were randomly divided into two groups of 15 each. Group A received Shock Wave Therapy combined with Maitland Mobilization and a warm-up session, while Group B received conventional therapy involving Maitland Mobilization alone. Key outcomes included the Karlsson scoring scale for ankle functionality and ankle range of motion (ROM) assessments for plantarflexion, dorsiflexion, eversion, and inversion. Pre- and post-treatment data were collected over 18 sessions, conducted three times weekly for six weeks. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 20.
Results: Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in Karlsson scores and ROM (p<0.05). Group A showed a higher mean difference in Karlsson scores (-19.733 ± 6.041) compared to Group B (-14.067 ± 4.114). Group A also exhibited greater improvements in plantarflexion ROM (-21.800 ± 9.930 vs. -19.133 ± 10.141), dorsiflexion ROM (-9.400 ± 2.947 vs. -8.000 ± 3.251), eversion ROM (-10.067 ± 5.077 vs. -7.667 ± 2.664), and inversion ROM (-15.667 ± 3.994 vs. -14.533 ± 7.745).
Conclusion: The study concluded that combining Shock Wave Therapy with Maitland Mobilization leads to faster recovery, superior functional improvements, and enhanced ankle mobility compared to Maitland Mobilization alone, underscoring the value of multimodal rehabilitation strategies for chronic ankle sprains.
Orientación familiar para promover el bienestar mental en adultos mayores.
Authors: García Villalobos Omar
Published: January 2025

Esta investigación aborda la influencia de la orientación familiar en la promoción del bienestar mental de los adultos mayores. El objetivo general fue analizar el papel de la familia en la salud mental de esta población y proponer estrategias basadas en evidencia para mejorar su cuidado emocional y psicológico. Se utilizó una metodología mixta, combinando encuestas estructuradas y entrevistas semiestructuradas con 30 participantes atendidos en el Hospital de Atención Integral al Adulto Mayor. Los resultados revelan que el apoyo emocional familiar constante mejora significativamente el bienestar mental, mientras que la falta de tiempo y recursos por parte de los cuidadores contribuye al deterioro emocional de los adultos mayores. Además, se destacó la efectividad de programas psicoeducativos y redes de apoyo para reducir el “burnout” en cuidadores y mejorar el cuidado. Las conclusiones subrayan la necesidad de capacitación continua y de fortalecer las redes de apoyo familiar y comunitario.
The Effect of Internal and External Environments on Partnership Strategy and Its Impact on Business Performance of Micro Small Industry of Food Sub-Category in Majalengka Regency
Authors: Imma Ismaniar
Published: January 2025

The Industry Food Sub-category is the industry with the largest number of SMEs in Majalengka Regency, and the growth is also high. However, this is not accompanied by the performance of the industry. One of the causes of the decline in the amount of production is due to the limitations of industry business people to market their products. There is a difference in this study with previous research, where there is a significant influence between partnerships and industry performance. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of Internal and External Environments, Partnership Strategies and Business Performance in Food SMIs, and the effect of each independent variable on the dependent variable, both indirectly through an intervening variable and directly through variables. The approach used in this study is a quantitative method. For each variable, there is an effect of each independent variable on the dependent variable, both indirectly through the intervening variable and directly. Internal and External Environment had an influence of 58.02% on the Partnership Strategy, while on Business Performance the influence was 31.28%. The influence of Internal and External Circumstances on Business Performance through the Partnership Strategy on Food SMIs in Majalengka Regency was 9.55%.
The Influence of Marketing Strategy and Service Quality on Customer Loyalty at Bank BJB KC Majalengka
Authors: Tia Aprilia Susnita  , Gita Kartika Sari  , Tiara Rismayanti
Published: January 2025

This research aims to identify marketing strategies, evaluate service quality, and analyze their influence on customer loyalty at Bank BJB Majalengka Branch Office, Majalengka Regency. This research uses descriptive and verification methods with a quantitative approach to examine the relationship between marketing strategy, service quality and customer loyalty at Bank BJB Majalengka Branch. The population and sample in this study were 100 people. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and questionnaires.In this research, it was found that marketing strategies have a positive and significant influence on customer loyalty at Bank BJB Majalengka Branch Office. With a significance level of 0.05, the t value of 2.311 is greater than the t table value of 1.66140, which means the alternative hypothesis is accepted. These results indicate that investing in effective marketing strategies, such as building personal relationships, providing quality products, and providing a satisfying customer experience, can increase customer loyalty. Based on testing with a significance level (α) of 0.05, it was found that the tcount value for service quality was 4.632 which was greater than the ttable value of 1.66140. This means that the hypothesis which states that service quality has a significant effect on customer loyalty can be accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that service quality has a positive and significant influence on customer loyalty at Bank BJB Majalengka Branch Office. It can be concluded that marketing strategy and service quality have a positive and significant influence on customer loyalty at Bank BJB Majalengka Branch Office. With α=0.05, db1=2 and db 2=97, it is known that the F-table value is 3.09. From the values ​​above, it is known that the value of Fcount (56,812) > Ftable (3.09), so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, meaning that marketing strategy and service quality together have a positive and significant effect on consumer loyalty.
Impact of Viral Marketing on Boosting Brand Awareness and Shaping Consumer Brand Preferences on Social Media
Authors: Fauzi Zulfikar
Published: January 2025

The rise in internet usage not only influenced Generation Z but also unexpectedly affected Generation X, as they turned to social media to find information about fashion. While the use of local fashion products in Indonesia was widespread, it wasn’t exclusive, presenting a challenge. The study sought to determine the relationship between Viral Marketing and Brand Awareness, as well as the connection between Brand Awareness and Brand Preferences among Generation X and Z consumers of local fashion. Viral marketing was analyzed through three aspects: informative, irritating, and entertaining. Brand awareness was divided into four categories: base of association, familiar-like, substance/commitment, and considered brand. Brand preference was evaluated based on three factors: price, quality, and packaging. The research used both descriptive and verification methods, targeting Generation X and Z local fashion consumers. A total of 170 questionnaires were distributed to each generation, and data were examined using path analysis. Hypotheses were tested using the t-test and the Whitney-Mann test to identify differences. The findings showed a strong connection between viral marketing and brand awareness, as well as between brand awareness and brand preference. Additionally, differences in behavior between Generation X and Generation Z were observed.
Potensi Dan Tantangan Heritage Tourism di Kota Mataram
Authors: Putu Arya Reksa Anggratyas  , Dila Ariyogi M  , Danu Satria Prayuda  , Made Dayuh Hari Kosala
Published: January 2025

Heritage tourism merupakan sektor pariwisata berbasis nilai sejarah dan budaya yang memiliki potensi besar untuk dikembangkan, termasuk di Kota Mataram. Sebagai ibu kota Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat, Kota Mataram memiliki warisan budaya yang beragam, seperti Pura Meru, Taman Mayura, Makam Loang Baloq, dan kawasan Kota Tua Ampenan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi potensi dan tantangan dalam pengembangan heritage tourism di kota ini. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi literatur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kota Mataram memiliki daya tarik budaya yang unik dan dapat memberikan dampak positif, baik secara ekonomi maupun pelestarian budaya. Namun, tantangan seperti kurangnya promosi, infrastruktur yang terbatas, serta minimnya keterlibatan masyarakat lokal menghambat pengembangan sektor ini. Rekomendasi yang diusulkan mencakup peningkatan pengelolaan situs, partisipasi masyarakat, dan strategi pemasaran terpadu. Dengan pendekatan yang berkelanjutan, heritage tourism dapat menjadi pilar penting dalam pembangunan pariwisata di Kota Mataram.
IMPLEMENTASI PERJANJIAN BARU DALAM PENDIDIKAN KRISTEN
Authors: Valencia Chaerind
Published: January 2025

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan bagaimana pola pendidikan pada masa Perjanjian Baru. Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah rendahnya indeks prestasi pendidikan di Indonesia dibandingkan negara lain, yang juga mencakup pendidikan berbasis agama. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi pustaka, dengan mengumpulkan data dari buku, jurnal, dan temuan penelitian sebelumnya yang relevan. Hasil pembahasan menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan Kristen (PAK) dalam Perjanjian Baru sama dengan apa yang diajarkan dalam Perjanjian Lama, di mana semua komponen dapat bekerja sama. Sistem pendidikan di Perjanjian Baru meliputi pendidikan formal dan informal, dengan peran orang tua, murid, dan guru. Implikasinya, peran pendidik agama Kristen saat ini bukan hanya memberikan pengetahuan tentang nilai-nilai Alkitab, tetapi juga menjadi teladan bagi murid-murid mereka, sebagaimana Yesus menjadi teladan bagi para murid-Nya. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah bahwa model pendidikan Kristen dalam Perjanjian Baru dapat menjadi referensi untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan di Indonesia. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada pengembangan pendidikan Kristen yang sesuai dengan teladan Yesus Kristus.
Menggali Ajaran Etika Yesus: Analisis Perumpamaan Dan Pengajaran Dalam Injil Markus 2: 23-2
Authors: Tompoh Jermhy David , Bulangkaehe Justinia Pilka , Lumika Brigitha Gracia Isabela
Published: January 2025

Kitab Markus merupakan Injil tertua dalam Perjanjian Baru, yang memainkan peran penting dalam mengungkap nilai-nilai etika Yesus. Salah satu perikop penting adalah Markus 2:23-28, yang menghadirkan perdebatan antara etika Yahudi dan pendekatan Yesus terhadap hukum Sabat. Latar belakang masalah dalam perikop ini mencerminkan ketegangan antara legalisme dan kebutuhan manusia, menyoroti bagaimana hukum sering kali diterapkan secara kaku tanpa mempertimbangkan konteks. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis ajaran etika Yesus dalam perikop tersebut serta mengeksplorasi relevansinya terhadap dilema moral kontemporer, seperti hak asasi manusia dan keadilan sosial. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif komparatif, dengan menganalisis teks Markus 2:23-28 dan membandingkannya dengan tradisi etika Yahudi serta prinsip-prinsip etika modern. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ajaran Yesus menekankan kasih, belas kasihan, dan fleksibilitas dalam penerapan hukum, yang relevan untuk menyelesaikan dilema etis dalam konteks modern. Pembahasan dalam artikel ini juga menunjukkan bagaimana nilai-nilai tersebut dapat menjadi panduan moral bagi masyarakat kontemporer. Kesimpulan penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa etika Yesus dalam Markus 2:23-28 menawarkan pendekatan moral yang lebih manusiawi dan kontekstual dibandingkan dengan legalisme Yahudi. Pendekatan ini tidak hanya relevan dalam konteks historis, tetapi juga memberikan solusi praktis untuk tantangan etis global saat ini. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini berkontribusi pada pengembangan pendekatan etika yang berpusat pada kasih dan kesejahteraan manusia.
Analisis Normatif Ajaran Yesus Tentang Etika Kerajaan Allah Dalam Konteks Moralitas Kontemporer
Authors: Tolanga Krisvano , Soge Kristina , Anugerah Kevin , Tobube Efrans
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengajaran Yesus secara normatif mengenai etika Kerajaan Allah yang  berhubungan dengan kasih, keadilan, dan pelayanan yang harus diterapkan dalam kehidupan bergereja dan bermasyarakat. Terdapat masalah yang terjadi di dalam lingkungan gereja dan kepemimpinan gereja serta di masyarakat yaitu penyimpangan moral seperti penyalahgunaan kekuasaan, korupsi, dan kekerasan spiritual atau emosional dan juga terdapat masalah dan tantangan moralitas kontemporer yaitu pluralisme nilai dan relativisme moral yang sangat membahayakan pertumbuhan iman dan moral bagi kehidupan jemaat di gereja dan di masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kepustakaan untuk mengeksplorasi ajaran Yesus mengenai etika Kerajaan Allah secara Alkitabiah.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ajaran Yesus tentang Kerajaan Allah dapat dijadikan sebagai prinsip etika normatif untuk menghadapi tantangan moralitas kontemporer dan menekankan pentingnya peran  pemimpin gereja sebagai teladan dalam segala pelayanan yang dilakukan. Solusi yang diberikan dari penelitian ini yaitu gereja harus menerapkan prinsip kerendahan hati, pelayanan yang tulus, dan integritas Yesus dalam pengajaran dan pemberitaan Injil karena hal ini tidak hanya mendorong pertumbuhan iman jemaat, tetapi juga menjadikan gereja sebagai teladan moral yang berpengaruh, yang dapat memberikan dampak positif bagi masyarakat secara global. Kesimpulan dari artikel ini yaitu penerapan dari prinsip-prinsip ajaran Yesus dalam etika Kerajaan Allah bermanfaat untuk membentuk akhlak pemimpin dan akhlak jemaat yang baik, memperkuat iman jemaat, dan menjadikan gereja sebagai pusat teladan moral yang memberikan dampak positif dalam menghadapi tantangan moralitas kontemporer.
Flood-susceptibility Analysis of Kolhapur City Using Frequency Ratio Model
Authors: Powar Sudhir K. , Panhalkar Sachin S.
Published: January 2025

Flooding is an inevitable but natural process that happens over the period of time; it not only endangers people’s health, wealth, and assets, but it has also a negative impact on a country’s economy. Hence, effective flood management is required in order to minimize the influence of flooding on human lives and livelihoods. The aim of this research is to use a frequency ratio model (FRM) to identify flood-susceptibility areas in the city of Kolhapur. The research was conducted in two parts. Initially, field-survey data was used to create a flood-inventory map. There were 255 flood locations identified throughout the research region; of these, 178 locations (70%) were used for training data, and 77 (30%) were used for verification purposes. The spatial database was then used; from this, ten flood contributing parameters were generated: slope, elevation, rainfall, distance from a river, a stream power index (SPI), a topographical wetness index (TWI), a topographical roughness index (TRI), a plan curvature and profile curvature, and land use/land cover. Finally, an FR model database was created for flood-susceptible mapping. The prepared database was separated into four flood-susceptibility zones: low susceptibility, medium susceptibility, high susceptibility, and very high susceptibility. About 26.08% of the land was classified as ‘very high susceptibility,’ while 21.18% was classified as ‘high susceptibility.’ The final flood-susceptibility map was verified by using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. The results indicated that the method that was used in this study provided accurate results (with a success rate of 87%); this indicated an acceptable result for our flood-susceptibility zonation. Local administrations, researchers, and planners will benefit greatly from this flood-susceptibility analysis in developing flood-prevention plans.
Strategies for trading in money markets
Authors: Beck Fabian
Published: January 2025

Money market trading is a part of Investment Banking and highly business relevant to the Swiss Banking sector. It is astonishing, therefore, that there are very few scientific studies or papers available on this subject. The goal of this article is to clarify and analyse the relevance, chances, and risks of money market trading within the Swiss banking sector and provides comprehensive information not only to professionals such as employees of banks but also for other clients interested in this specific topic. Various aspects of the money market were analysed, taking in a mix of interviews with experienced banking professionals as well as literary analysis. These aspects include products of and participants in the money market and combine it with the politics of the Swiss National Bank over the last few years. Furthermore, the implications of Basel III on cash trading were explored and explained by way of an example. From the interviews with banking experts, some basic requirements for the job profile of money market traders were defined, 5 strategies for money trading designed and related risks identified.
Understanding nitrate response in Marchantia polymorpha
Authors:   , Hitschfeld Weisser Susan Andrea
Published: January 2025

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Cartografías sobre ciudadanía e inmigración en la educación chilena : desplazamientos y devenir de la política educativa
Authors:   , Velásquez Burgos Rodrigo
Published: January 2025

Diversos gobiernos han fortalecido la educación ciudadana como una forma de responder a la supuesta erosión de la cohesión social en contextos multiculturales y con alta inmigración (Kymlicka, 2011). La educación ciudadana sería una posible solución para problemas como el nacionalismo, la xenofobia y el racismo, al mismo tiempo que permitiría resguardar las identidades nacionales e incentivaría el sentimiento de pertenencia a la comunidad. Sin embargo, desde una perspectiva foucaultiana, más que una solución a tales problemas la educación ciudadana colaboraría en su formulación. Definida como un dispositivo (Foucault, 1991), aquella correspondería a una red de saber-poder que produce subjetividades y opera como un mecanismo de poder. Este proyecto de tesis se propuso cartografiar los desplazamientos y el devenir de la educación ciudadana en Chile, a fin de comprender sus condiciones de posibilidad. Dentro de tales condiciones, la inmigración, en tanto categoría para deslindar a quienes no pertenecen a la comunidad política, juega un papel central. El caso de Chile es particularmente interesante para desarrollar este trabajo, dados el reciente aumento y cambios en los flujos migratorios. Así, este proyecto analizó el actual dispositivo de educación ciudadana y luego rastreó las problematizaciones de la inmigración y de la formación de la ciudadanía en el campo educativo. Para ello se analizaron documentos heterogéneos entre los que se cuentan fuentes curriculares, políticas educativas, opiniones en medios de comunicación y prescripciones jurídicas. Los hallazgos dan cuenta de que la educación ciudadana está compuesta por un entramado en el que se cruzan prácticas neoliberales, nacionalistas y racializadoras, vinculadas con una tecnología biopolítica para la regulación de poblaciones (Foucault, 1999).
Generando condiciones para el desarrollo de capacidades en líderes intermedios del Servicio Local de Educación Pública Verde Mar : comunidad de prácticas
Authors:   , Díaz San Martín Daniela Paz
Published: January 2025

En el marco de la propuesta de intervención: generar condiciones institucionales para el desarrollo de capacidades entre los líderes intermedios del Servicio Local de Educación Verde Mar* (SLEP), se presenta en este informe la creación de una propuesta de comunidad de prácticas, a través del desarrollo de estrategias de apoyo y experiencias a compartir con el propósito de alinear la implementación de prácticas de apoyo entre los asesores técnicos pedagógicos (ATP) del SLEP Verde Mar, durante el primer semestre del 2022; bajo un enfoque cualitativo aplicando técnicas de recolección de datos como entrevistas, análisis de documentos, encuestas y grupo focal; además de las técnicas de análisis de datos de contenidos en base a dimensiones predefinidas u otras emergentes. Respecto a los principales resultados, a partir de los hitos y procesos implementados se logró crear la propuesta de comunidad de prácticas, con la cual se dio cumplimiento a los objetivos de intervención, ya que los ATP reconocieron que la propuesta contribuyó a potenciar sus capacidades profesionales para alinear la implementación de prácticas de apoyo y lo que por consecuencia permitió cumplir con la hipótesis de intervención y generar las condiciones en el SLEP Verde Mar para continuar fortaleciendo las capacidades profesionales. Palabras claves: Desarrollo de capacidades, comunidad de práctica, prácticas de apoyo. *Servicio Local de Educación Pública Verde Mar: nombre ficticio creado para los fines de esta propuesta de intervención con el propósito de cautelar la confidencialidad del Servicio Local de Educación Pública.
Bayesian nonparametric hypothesis testing
Authors:   , Pereira Hoyos Luz Adriana
Published: January 2025

In this thesis, we propose novel Bayesian Nonparametric hypothesis testing procedures for correlated data. First, we develop and study a proposal for comparing the distributions of paired samples. Next, we propose and analyze a hypothesis testing procedure for longitudinal data analysis. Both proposals are based on a flexible model for the joint distribution of the observations. The flexibility is given by a mixture of Dirichlet processes. Besides, for setting up the hypothesis testing procedures, we use a hierarchical representation with a spike-slab prior specification for the base measure of the Dirichlet process and a prior specification on the space of models. For the paired sample test, we use an appropriate parametrization for the kernel of the mixture to facilitate the comparisons and posterior inference. Consequently, the joint model allows us to derive the marginal distributions and test whether they differ or not. The procedure exploits the correlation between samples, relaxes the parametric assumptions, and detects possible differences throughout the entire distributions. For the longitudinal data, we propose to use a mixture of Dependent Dirichlet Processes to capture the correlation between the repeated measurements. The weights of the mixture are built via a stick-breaking prior, that comes from a Markovian process evolving in time. The effect of the predictors is modeled by the underlying atoms. The proposal can provide an estimation of the density through the time for different levels of the predictors, and at the same time can identify the effect of the predictors, without assuming restrictive distributional assumptions. We show the performance throughout the document of our proposals in illustrations with simulated and real data sets. Finally, we provide concluding remarks and discuss open problems.
The role of spontaneous interpersonal synchrony on helping behavior at 14 months old
Authors:   , Cuadros Parada Ivette Zamara
Published: January 2025

In recent years, interest has grown in examining the prosocial effects of interpersonal synchrony in infants. Studies in this field reveal that, after a period of nonspontaneous synchronization, infants' helping behaviors improve. However, the consequences of spontaneous interpersonal synchrony have been little studied. The present thesis aimed to study the effects of spontaneous interpersonal synchrony on infant helpfulness and to compare it with nonspontaneous interpersonal synchrony. In the experiment, 84 14-month-old infants (43 boys) were randomly assigned to one of four independent groups: (1) a nonspontaneous musical interactional context, (2) a nonspontaneous and nonmusical interactional context, (3) a spontaneous musical interactional context, and (4) a spontaneous and nonmusical interactional context. In the nonspontaneous synchrony condition, infants were held by an assistant who bounced them in synchrony to the experimenter with or without music. In the spontaneous synchrony condition, infants participated in a naturalistic singing or storytime session with the experimenter in which their movements were not restricted. Afterward, we measured the infants' prosocial behaviors towards the experimenter by using Warneken and Tomasello tasks. The results show a higher degree of simultaneous synchrony in the nonspontaneous condition. Despite this finding, we found that infants were more likely to help the unknown adult after having participated in the singing and storytime sessions, compared to infants who were bounced in synchrony with the adult with or without music. The evidence presented suggests that qualities inherent to distinct forms of synchrony generate different prosocial consequences. The thesis shows that the combined study of spontaneous and nonspontaneous synchrony can afford a promising avenue for understanding the complexity of synchronous phenomena.
Role of Emotion Regulation in the Genetic Vulnerability to Conditioned
Authors:   , Miño Orellana Viviana Violeta
Published: January 2025

Fear conditioning serves as a model for understanding fear and anxiety acquisition and extinction, with exposure therapy being the primary approach for anxiety disorders. However, some patients do not fully recover, leading to concerns about fear recurrence. Recent research has turned its focus to genetic factors, particularly the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTT), and emotion regulation as potential determinants of treatment outcomes. This study examines the role of the 5-HTT gene-linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR), with a focus on individuals carrying the S allele known for heightened fear acquisition and reduced extinction. Additionally, cognitive reappraisal, an emotion-regulation technique, is explored for its potential to enhance exposure therapy. The primary objective is to investigate how individuals with the S allele of 5-HTTLPR respond to cognitive reappraisal during fear acquisition, extinction, and reinstatement. A social conditioning task using still faces as conditioned stimuli and insulting videos as unconditioned stimuli is employed. It is hypothesized that S allele carriers can effectively regulate fear through reappraisal, despite their increased fear acquisition and reduced extinction. Findings reveal that S-allele carriers exhibit higher trait, state, and social anxiety, along with an increased expectation of unpleasant interactions in social situations. They also demonstrate a delay in fear extinction. However, when all participants, regardless of their genetic makeup, utilize cognitive reappraisal, fear extinction improves significantly, as evidenced by reduced expectancy of aversive outcomes. This suggests that training individuals with anxiety disorders in cognitive reappraisal techniques, particularly S-allele carriers, may compensate for deficits in fear extinction in anxiety-provoking social contexts. This study deepens our understanding of the interplay between genetic factors, emotion regulation, and fear conditioning, with potential implications for enhancing exposure therapy effectiveness for anxiety disorders, especially in individuals with a genetic predisposition for heightened fear responses.
The effects of reading motivation on reading comprehension difficulties in primary education students
Authors:   , Jéldrez San Martin Elvira
Published: January 2025

Reading comprehension is vital for academic success and active engagement in society. However, persistent challenges in reading comprehension have been observed across educational levels, underscoring the need for deeper research. While linguistic and cognitive components have been traditionally studied, the impact of motivational aspects on comprehension difficulties remains underexplored. This dissertation aimed to address this gap by investigating the effects of various dimensions of reading motivation on specific types of reading comprehension difficulties among Chilean Primary Education students. Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the research comprised three studies. Study 1 developed and tested a comprehensive reading motivation scale. Confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses validated the scale's structure and assessed its reliability. Study 2 explored the relationship between reading motivation dimensions and reading profiles (mixed deficit, poor decoders, poor comprehenders, and good readers). Cluster analysis identified distinct reading profiles, and multivariate analyses examined differences in motivation dimensions among these profiles. Study 3 employed qualitative methods to delve into students' perceptions of reading value and self-concept, particularly among those with reading difficulties. Students' reasons for engagement or disengagement with reading activities were explored through interviews. The participants were 172 students from 2nd to 6th grade from three public schools in Santiago. Quantitative assessments included reading comprehension, word reading, language comprehension, and a reading motivation questionnaire. Qualitative data was collected through interviews with a subsample of 75 students. Findings from this dissertation include differences in motivation between groups of readers, especially for undermining reading motivations and the distinction of readers’ self-concept and value. The studies offer insights into the nuanced relationship between reading motivation and comprehension difficulties and the need for further research on this population.
Enhancing Drought Tolerance in Wheat Using Encapsulated Lelliottia amnigena MSR-M49
Authors: Abo-Koura Hanaa A. , K.M Abd El-Latif, , R.R Ismael, , A, A Saad El-Dein,
Published: January 2025

Drought is considered one of the most important stresses that raise concern and is responsible for changes in the soil that have an impact on living organisms and plants. In a three –factor field experiment, encapsulated PGPR Lelliottia amnigena MSR-M4 was used to study the effect of their bio-inoculation on two wheat resistance Shandawil 1 and sensitive Gemmeiza 12 varieties under 80% and 60% from crop evapotranspiration (ETC). The results showed that drought conditions led to a decrease in the total chlorophyll and carotenoids but the values of pigment contents increased with encapsulated PGPR inoculants. Inoculation with PGPR Lelliottia amnigena MSR-M4 enhanced the IAA and ABA content in shoots of two genotypes wheat plants especially in genotype Gemmeiza 12. Application of encapsulated Lelliottia amnigena MSR-M4 achieved the lowest ethylene content compared to un-inoculated wheat; there is also higher reduction of proline accumulation in two verities of wheat plants and achieved higher relative water content under 80% and 60% from ETC.As well as there is an improvement in yield-related traits and wheat productivity due to the improvement in dehydrogenase soil enzyme. Accumulative of ant oxidative enzymes in wheat can be indication of their relative tolerance to drought stress. Encapsulated MSR-M4 approves greater enhancement in yield-related quality of wheat productivity, as well as (N, P, and K %) in grains of two genotype wheat plants.
Effect of an Improved Ring Cutter on Drudgery Reduction in Brinjal Harvesting: Testing of Women-friendly Technology
Authors: Bindu E.Shirin Hima , Lakshmi V.Vijaya , Rani R.Neela
Published: January 2025

Agricultural activities in India heavily rely on women, yet their tools often lack ergonomic considerations, resulting in physical strain and health hazards. Brinjal harvesting, predominantly carried out by women, involves repetitive motions, awkward postures, and traditional tools that exacerbate discomfort and reduce productivity. This study evaluated the effectiveness of an ergonomic intervention—an improved ring cutter—in reducing drudgery and enhancing the work efficiency of thirty farm women in Shamshabad Mandal, Telangana. Data was collected on assessing grip and pinch strength, work output, health hazards and satisfaction levels, comparing traditional methods with the improved tool. Results demonstrated that the ring cutter significantly improved grip and pinch strength, reduced harvesting time and increased productivity from 56–75 kg/day to 60–80 kg/day. The tool minimized musculoskeletal discomfort and eliminated injuries like cuts and hand muscle pain, common in traditional methods. Additionally, 76.7 per cent of respondents were fully satisfied with the ergonomic tool, with 100 per cent willing to adopt it. The findings emphasized the importance of women-friendly technologies in agriculture, contributing to reduced drudgery, enhanced productivity and sustainable development in rural communities. This study advocates for integrating ergonomic interventions into agricultural practices to improve the health and well-being of farm women.
Desafios E Avanços Nas Políticas Públicas De Saúde No Brasil
Authors: Santos Denis Almeida Dos , Costa Lucas Freires Corrêa Da , Furtado Síssi Adriane Sá , Figueiredo Jessé de Castro , Nascimento Yan Gabriel Borges
Published: January 2025

Esta pesquisa analisou os desafios e avanços nas políticas públicas de saúde no Brasil, focando no Sistema
Único de Saúde (SUS). O objetivo foi entender como o SUS, criado pela Constituição Federal de 1988 para
garantir saúde universal, enfrenta dificuldades na implementação efetiva dos seus princípios de universalidade,
integralidade e equidade. A pesquisa foi realizada por meio de uma revisão integrativa, analisando literatura
científica sobre o Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) nas plataformas Web of Science, PubMED, SciELO e Google Acadêmico. Para a coleta de dados, foram utilizadas palavras-chave específicas e operadores booleanos AND e
Energy of the Objects in the Finite Universe
Authors: Meybodi Alireza Emami
Published: January 2025

In this article, we tried to examine the energy of an object under different physical conditions. We demonstrated that the outcome is different from what physicists has so far believed. Basically, we showed that the net energy of an object in this universe is fixed and is not affected by the environment.
Reusable Shape‐Memory Photonic Crystal Paper for Pin‐Printing and High‐Resolution Press Printing
Authors: Chen Xianmei , Wang Zhihao , Tang Mingshuo , He Zhiwei , Yu Miao , Yu Tianran , Cai Jian , Emer Hanayxam , Ma Jun , Wang Yunlong
Published: August 2023

Rewritable photonic crystal (PC) paper has the potential to significantly reduce the consumption of forest resources in the printing industry, while also being environmentally friendly and efficient. However, traditional PC papers based on solvent or photothermal responses can lead to diffusion, which can hinder printing accuracy. In this study, a novel rewritable PC paper compatible with pin‐printing is presented based on a pressure‐responsive shape‐memory PC paper. High‐resolution printing can be realized by both computer‐programmed 3D‐printed seals and pin‐printing techniques. The information written on this PC rewritable paper can be erased by water, enabling the paper to be rewritten and reused at least 8 times without any change in performance. Furthermore, the information stored on the PC paper is stable and can be stored in ordinary environments for at least 6 months without fading. The PC paper has the capability of multicolor printing with a precision finer than 100 μm and has potential in office papers, smart price tags, and anti‐counterfeiting labels.
Coupling Anion‐Capturer with Polymer Chains in Fireproof Gel Polymer Electrolyte Enables Dendrite‐Free Sodium Metal Batteries
Authors: Yang Meng , Feng Fan , Ren Yufeng , Chen Shuzhou , Chen Fangfang , Chu Dongkun , Guo Junhong , Shi Zhenhai , Cai Tongxiang , Zhang Wenli , Ma Zi‐Feng , Chen Suli , Liu Tianxi
Published: August 2023

Sodium metal batteries (SMBs) using gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) with high theoretical capacity and low production cost are regarded as a promising candidate for high energy‐density batteries. However, the inherent flammability of GPEs and uncontrolled Na dendrite caused by inferior mechanical properties and interfacial stability hinder their practical applications. Herein, an anion‐trapping fireproof composite gel electrolyte (AT‐FCGE) is designed through a chemical grafting–coupling strategy, where functionalized boron nitride nanosheets (M‐BNNs) used as both nanosized crosslinker and anion capturer are coupled with poly(ethylene glycol)diacrylate in poly(vinylidene fluoride‐co‐hexafluoropropylene) matrix, to expedite Na+ transport and suppress dendrite growth. Experimental and calculation studies suggest that the anion‐trapping effect of M‐BNNs with abundant Lewis‐acid sites can promote the dissociation of salts, thus remarkably improving the ionic conductivity and Na+ transference number. Meanwhile, the formation of highly crosslinked semi‐interpenetrating network can effectively in situ encapsulate non‐flammable phosphate without sacrificing the mechanical properties. Consequently, the resulting AT‐FCGE shows significantly enhanced Na+ conductivity, mechanical properties, and excellent interfacial stability. The AT‐FCGE enables a long‐cycle stability dendrite‐free Na/Na symmetric cell, and prominent electrochemical performance is demonstrated in solid‐state SMBs. The approach provides a broader promise for the great potential of fire‐retardant gel electrolytes in high‐performance SMBs and the beyond.
Molecular Adsorption‐Induced Interfacial Solvation Regulation to Stabilize Graphite Anode in Ethylene Carbonate‐Free Electrolytes
Authors: Yang Mei , Chen Kean , Li Hui , Cao Yuliang , Yang Hanxi , Ai Xinping
Published: August 2023

Many organic solvents have excellent solution properties, but fail to serve as lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) electrolyte solvents, due to their electrochemical incompatibility with graphite anodes. Herein, a new strategy is proposed to address this issue by introducing a surface‐adsorbed molecular layer to regulate the interfacial solvation structure without the alteration of electrolyte composition and properties. As a proof‐of‐concept study, it is demonstrated for the first time that the intrinsically incompatible propylene carbonate (PC)‐based electrolyte becomes completely compatible with graphite anodes by introducing a layer of adsorbed hexafluorobenzene (HFB) molecules to weaken the Li+‐PC coordination strength and facilitate the interfacial desolvation process. As a consequence, the graphite/ NCM811 pouch cells using the PC‐based electrolyte containing only 1 vol.% HFB demonstrate excellent long‐term cycling stabilities over 1150 cycles. This strategy is also proved to be applicable to other ethylene carbonate (EC)–free electrolytes, thus providing a new avenue for developing advanced LIB electrolytes.
Modular Titratable Polypills for Personalized Medicine and Simplification of Complex Medication Regimens
Authors: Karavasili Christina , Babaee Sahab , Kutty Shruti , Chu Jacqueline N. , Min Seokkee , Fitzgerald Nina , Morimoto Joshua , Inverardi Nicoletta , Traverso Giovanni
Published: August 2023

Simplification of complex medication regimens in polypharmacy positively contributes to treatment adherence and cost‐effective improved health outcomes. Even though fixed dose combination (FDC) drug products are the only currently available single dose poly‐pill regimens, the lack of flexibility in dose adjustment of a single drug in the combination limits their efficacy. To fill the existing gap in drug dose personalization and simplification of complex medication regimens commonly encountered in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, tuberculosis, and tapering of corticosteroid therapy, a modular titratable polypill approach that simultaneously addresses both aspects is proposed. The polypill consists of modular units that contain different drugs at incremental or decremental doses to be assembled in a single titratable polypill at the required dose for each drug through a stacking or interlocking process. The variable dose (VD) modular tablets are subjected to quality control tests and found to comply to pharmacopeia's acceptance criteria and requirements specified in the respective drug monographs. A cost‐effectiveness analysis is conducted supporting the VD strategy as cost‐effective compared to the FDC strategy and more effective and less expensive than standard of care. The VD approach stands to enable pill burden reduction, ease of administration, enhancement of treatment adherence, and potential cost‐saving benefits.
Efficient Surfactant‐Mediated Photovoltaic Manipulation of fL‐Scale Aqueous Microdroplets for Diverse Optofluidic Applications on LiNbO3 Platform
Authors: Gao Zuoxuan , Yan Jinghui , Shi Lihong , Liu Xiaohu , Wang Mengtong , Li Chenyu , Huai Zechao , Wang Cheng , Wang Xuan , Zhang Lina , Yan Wenbo
Published: August 2023

The electrodeless biocompatible manipulation of femtoliter‐scale aqueous microdroplets remains challenging. The appropriate isolation of electrostatic charges from femtoliter‐scale aqueous microdroplets is crucial for electrodeless optoelectronic manipulation based on space‐charge‐density modulation. Here, surfactant‐mediated photovoltaic manipulation is proposed, where the surfactant layers self‐assembled at the water–oil and oil–Lithium niobate interfaces are employed to isolate photovoltaic charges. The reduced electrostatic attenuation, remarkable hydrophobicity, and strong electrical breakdown suppression of the surfactant layers enable the stable and swift manipulation of femtoliter‐scale aqueous microdroplets using µW‐level laser in oil media. By virtue of the surfactant‐mediated photovoltaic manipulation, a controllable merging/touching/detaching switch of aqueous microdroplets by adjusting the laser illumination intensity and position is realized and the cascading biochemical operations and microreactions of aqueous microdroplets and microdroplet strings are demonstrated. To demonstrate its potential in photonic Micro‐Electro‐Mechanical‐System assemblies, the end coupling of a focused‐laser‐beam into a ZnO microrod leveraging the refraction effect occurring at the water/oil interface is demonstrated. Moreover, because of the selective permeability of the droplet‐interface‐bilayer developed between the touching microdroplets, in situ adjustment of the size of the microdroplets and the fluorescent solute contained in the microdroplets are achieved, aiming at constructing multicomponent fluorescent microdroplets with tunable whispering‐gallery‐mode characteristics.
Ion‐Diode‐Like Heterojunction for Improving Electricity Generation from Water Droplets by Capillary Infiltration
Authors: Ni Kun , Xu Bentian , Wang Zhiqi , Ren Qinyi , Gu Wenbo , Sun Baoquan , Liu Ruiyuan , Zhang Xiaohong
Published: August 2023

Water‐droplet‐based electricity generators are emerging hydrovoltaic technologies that harvest energy from water circulation through strong interactions between water and nanomaterials. However, such devices exhibit poor current performance owing to their unclear driving force (evaporation or infiltration) and undesirable reverse diffusion current. Herein, a water‐droplet‐based hydrovoltaic electricity generator induced by capillary infiltration with an asymmetric structure composed of a diode‐like heterojunction formed by negatively and positively charged materials is fabricated. This device can generate current densities of 160 and 450 µA cm−2 at room temperature and 65 °C, respectively. The heterojunction achieves a rectification ratio of 12, which effectively suppresses the reverse current caused by concentration differences. This results in an improved charge accumulation of ≈60 mC cm−2 in 1000 s, which is three times the value observed in the control device. When the area of the device is increased to 6 cm2, the current increases linearly to 1 mA, thus demonstrating the scale‐up potential of the generator. It has been proven that the streaming potential originates from capillary infiltration, and the presence of ion rectification. The proposed method of constructing ion‐diode‐like structures provides a new strategy for improving generator performance.