bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
RELOCALIZED BUSINESS STRUCTURES OF UKRAINE AT THE PRESENT STAGE OF THEIR FUNCTIONING: ROLE, IMPORTANCE, RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Shepel Tetiana
Published: February 2025

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the functioning of relocated business structures in Ukraine at the current stage of their development in the context of socio-economic transformations. The role and significance of business relocation as a tool for adapting enterprises to extraordinary circumstances, in particular armed conflict, economic crisis and other external and internal challenges, is examined. A retrospective analysis of the processes of enterprise relocation is conducted, covering their causes, stages and results, with an emphasis on changes in the territorial structure of the national economy and the impact on regional development. The specifics of the adaptation of relocated enterprises to new business conditions are studied, including issues of infrastructure integration, staffing, the formation of new sales markets and the restoration of supply chains. Key challenges are highlighted, in particular legal, financial and logistical barriers that complicate the relocation process. The article also identifies strategic directions for improving support for relocated enterprises at the state level, including: developing effective financial assistance programs, improving legal regulation, stimulating cooperation between regional administrations and business structures, and creating an institutional framework to facilitate the integration of relocated enterprises into new economic ecosystems. In the context of martial law in Ukraine, businesses are experiencing a serious impact on their activities and economic stability. Enterprises are forced to seek adaptation strategies, in particular, using the possibility of relocation to ensure security and maintain functioning. Relocation support programs are becoming an important tool for ensuring business stability in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The importance of flexibility and strategic planning is becoming tangible, as enterprises are looking for new ways to adapt to changes. Today, the activation of entrepreneurial activity is a necessary condition for strengthening the economic stability of the state.
CONDUCTING SOCIOMETRIC METHODS IN SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH IN THE TEAM ON THE EXAMPLE OF CE «KIIVPASTRANS»
Authors: Ustilovska Anastasiia , Pliushchakov Volodymyr
Published: February 2025

The article is devoted to the study of relations in the labour collective with the help of sociometric methods, which can make it possible to determine further actions of the management in relation to the selected employee. The microclimate in the team has a significant impact on the staff of the enterprise. An unfavourable microclimate in the team leads to a number of negative consequences in the work of the enterprise, so it should be given special attention. In the case of a study of relationships in the team at enterprises with a large volume of services provided and a large number of employees, it is quite difficult to propose radical changes in management, so the authors propose to study the relations in the labour collective using a sociometric methodology, which will make it possible to determine further actions of the management in relation to the selected employee. Scientific novelty. For the first time, it was proposed to use sociometric methods in socio-economic research in the team of a large enterprise with a communal form of ownership. The psychological climate of the team is the emotional and psychological mood of the team, which reflects personal and business relationships of team members at the emotional level, determined by their value orientations, moral norms and interests. In general, a favourable microclimate in the team has a positive impact on the work of the enterprise through the social performance of tasks, helping each other, etc. Conducting a study of the microclimate in the team according to the methodology presented here can build favourable relations within the team, influence the adjustment of labour behaviour of each employee, and, as a result, increase the efficiency of the staff and the enterprise as a whole. On the basis of this methodology, the authors propose to develop a computer program (or mobile application), which will greatly facilitate the study of relations within the labour collective, since it provokes a significant reduction in time and will eliminate the routine, monotonous work of the performer. The methods of analysis and synthesis, matrix method, index method, and comparison method were used in writing the article.
Influence of BAZ on fasting blood glucose levels as a prediabetes indicator in adolescents in Jambi City
Authors: Putra Egy Sunanda , Junita Junita , Siregar Sarinah
Published: February 2025

Prediabetes is an intermediate stage of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). If left unresolved for 3-5 years, it can significantly increase the risk of developing diabetes mellitus. Body mass index (BMI) for age score (BAZ) is a key indicator of lifestyle choices that influence the risk of prediabetes. Objective: To investigate the interaction between BAZ and fasting blood glucose as a prediabetes indicator. The methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted at Senior High School 2 in Jambi City in 2019. A total of 140 participants aged 15-18 years were included, meeting criteria such as parental/guardian consent, willingness to participate, and fasting from 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Independent variables included a family history of diabetes mellitus, family history of obesity, consumption of carbohydrates, fats, sugary drinks, waist-to-height ratio, physical activity, and BMI. The dependent variable, prediabetes, was measured using fasting blood glucose with a spectrophotometer biochemical analyzer AE-600N at a wavelength of 500 nm. Data were analyzed using the chi-squared test and multiple logistic regression analysis, The results showed a significant interaction between BMI and prediabetes (p=0,026; OR=4,34) after confounding factor analysis of family history of diabetes (p=0,050; OR=3,00), physical activity (p=0,020; OR=5,012), and sugar-sweetened beverages (p=0,018; OR=4,21), even after adjusting for other independent variables. In conclusion, BAZ > 1 SD was the dominant factor associated with an increased risk of prediabetes.
Determinants of stunting in Samadua sub-district, South Aceh district
Authors: Pratiwi Rossi Aulia , Ekayanti Ikeu , Palupi Eny
Published: February 2025

Stunting remains a major malnutrition problem in Indonesia, and is caused by chronic malnutrition and recurrent infections. In 2022, the SSGI reported that Aceh ranked fifth with a high prevalence of stunting (>30%). Malnutrition during the golden period (toddlers) can be corrected. This study analyzed the factors that influence stunting and the most dominant factors in children aged 6-24 months in the Samadua District, South Aceh Regency. This study was conducted using a cross-sectional design. Participants were 120 children under five years of age conducted in Samadua District by simple random sampling from November 2023 to January 2024. Data were collected through interviews, using questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and recall. Statistical applications were used for data processing. Bivariate data analysis was performed using binary logistic regression test with p<0,25 criteria and multivariate analysis was continued using logistic regression test on influential variables in bivariate analysis and 95% confidence interval (CI). Conclusion: Risk factors affecting stunting in children aged 6-24 months in Samadua District, South Aceh Regency, were birth length (OR=13,000), birth weight (OR=15,400), maternal anemia history (OR=18, 000), ANC history (OR=20,429), ARI frequency (OR=7,500), protein adequacy (OR=5,910), fat  (OR = 7,083), calcium (OR = 6,081), iron (OR = 4,375), and zinc (OR = 5,500) intakes.
The associations of healthy eating index, sedentary lifestyle, and sleep quality with obesity in middle-aged and older adults in Semarang
Authors: Kinasih Prananingrum , Syauqy Ahmad , Margawati Ani , Noor Etika Ratna , Rahfiludin M Zen
Published: February 2025

The prevalence of obesity in Indonesia among adults in 2007 – 2023 has continued to increase from 10,5% to 23,4%. The causes of obesity are multifactorial, but those that have an essential role are diet and lifestyle. Weight gain is associated with unhealthy food intake, a lack of physical activity, and poor sleep quality. This study aimed to analyze the associations of AHEI (Alternative Healthy Eating Index), sedentary lifestyle, and sleep quality with the incidence of obesity. This research used a cross-sectional study among subjects aged more than or equal to 40 years, involving 153 subjects in Semarang in February 2024 and using purposive sampling. AHEI data were collected through an interview process using the SQ-FFQ in days to years, sedentary lifestyle using the SBQ in a week, and sleep quality using the PSQI in a month. Fisher’s exact and chi-square tests were used for bivariate analysis, whereas logistic regression was used for multivariate analysis. The results showed that a sedentary lifestyle on weekdays and weekends was associated with the incidence of obesity (p=0,000; OR=8,014) and (p=0,000; OR=18,516, respectively). In conclusion, a sedentary lifestyle is associated with incidence of obesity, while AHEI and sleep quality are not associated with incidence of obesity.
Evaluating the impact of indigenous foods on stunting prevention in rural Indonesian communities
Authors: Marlinton Septi , Sulistyaningsih Sulistyaningsih
Published: February 2025

Stunting remains a significant public health concern in Indonesia, underscoring the potential for utilizing local food resources as a key strategy for effective nutritional improvement and prevention measures. This review examined the impact of innovative applications of local foods on enhancing children's nutrition, emphasizing diverse food varieties, methodological approaches, and their efficacy in reducing stunting rates across the country. The research employed a scoping review methodology following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines and PEO framework. Relevant literature from PubMed, ScienceDirect, Crossref, and Google Scholar published between 2013 and 2023 was selected based on inclusion criteria that emphasized the utilization of local foods for stunting prevention, open access, and availability in English or Indonesian. Non-empirical articles were excluded from the review, and the screening procedure involved evaluating abstracts and conducting a full-text analysis using Covidence. The validity of the studies was assessed through qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods data analysis utilizing tools developed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). This review revealed that innovative local food products, such as floss made from snakehead fish and chips created from locally sourced carbohydrates, have a significant positive impact on children's nutritional health. These foods are rich in essential proteins and micronutrients that contribute to improvements in children's weight and height and enhance overall nutrient consumption, thereby aiding in the prevention of stunting. In conclusion, the incorporation of snakehead fish floss and fish flour proved to be effective in enhancing the nutritional status of children with stunting, as demonstrated by mean weight gain of 0,5 kg and a height increase of 2 cm over 30 days.
The role of mothers in meeting nutritional needs of children with grade II dengue hemorrhagic fever
Authors: Hermansyah Hermansyah , Elmiadi Elmiadi , Nurleli Nurleli , Nurhayati Nurhayati , Susanti Helly
Published: February 2025

Grade II Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in children often leads to symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, extended hospital stay, and delayed recovery. Proper nutrition is essential for managing these symptoms and supporting recovery. Mothers play a critical role in fulfilling their children’s nutritional needs. This study explored the role of mothers in meeting the nutritional needs of children with Grade II DHF in the Pediatric Ward at Meuraxa Hospital Banda Aceh municipality. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected from three mothers whose children were treated for two weeks, from admission to discharge, during the study period in August 2021. Data were gathered through interviews, observations, and medical records and then analyzed through thematic content analysis focusing on education, caregiving, and nurturing. The results showed that, while mothers followed hospital feeding schedules, they faced difficulties in encouraging their children to eat because of their low appetite. They fostered a supportive environment using storytelling and praise but avoided discussing meal nutrition, assuming that their children were too young to understand. In conclusion, mothers demonstrated strong caregiving. Challenges include limited nutritional knowledge and difficulty in making the food appealing. Enhancing maternal knowledge and feeding strategies can support faster recovery of children with DHF.
Changes in nutritional status (HAZ) of children under five years of age before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kuta Malaka, Aceh Besar
Authors: Alvinni Sakina , Yani M. , Usman Said
Published: February 2025

The government targets the prevalence of stunting to fall to 14,0%. Kuta Malaka is one of the sub-districts with the highest stunting in Aceh Besar which has priority villages for stunting intervention. The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to affect the nutritional status of children under five due to its impact on the determinants of nutritional status in daily life. This study aimed to determine the nutritional status of toddlers before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kuta Malaka, Aceh Besar. Observational analytical research using a cross-sectional design was conducted from November 1 to December 12, 2023. The research sample comprised 185 data points on the nutritional status of children under five years of age obtained from the Community-Based Nutrition Recording and Reporting system (e-PPGBM) of the Kuta Malaka Health Center, which was selected by simple random sampling. Data were analyzed using the Paired T-test and Wilcoxon test at 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: Before the pandemic, 16, 43, and 126 toddlers were severely stunted, stunted, and 126 toddlers were normal. During the pandemic, 4 toddlers were severely stunted, 53 toddlers were stunted, and 128 toddlers were normal. As many as 14 severely stunted toddlers improved to stunted and normal during the pandemic, but there were no significant changes (p= 0,08). In conclusion, there was no significant change in the nutritional status (HAZ) of children under five before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kuta Malaka, Aceh Besar.
Risk factors associated with carotid intima-media thickness in pediatric nephrotic syndrome
Authors: Khairunnisa Khairunnisa , Haris Syafruddin , Firmansyah Isra , Anidar Anidar , Safri Mulya , Dimiati Herlina
Published: February 2025

Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is the most frequently occurring kidney disease among children and increases the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disorders caused by hyperlipidemia, increased thrombogenesis, and endothelial dysfunction that occur in atherosclerosis. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is an accessible, noninvasive, and sensitive method for detecting subclinical atherosclerosis. This study aimed to determine the risk factors for CIMT in children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome at RSUD dr. Zainoel Abidin Banda Aceh. This was an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design, conducted from March 2024 until May 2024. This study included 35 patients with NS who were 2-18 years, receiving treatment for a minimum of 6 months, with a glomerular filtration rate exceeding 90 ml/minute/1,73 m2, and no recent acute infections in the past 3 months. Bivariate analysis was performed using the Pearson correlation test, and independent T tests and multivariate analyses were performed using multiple linear regressions. We found a statistically significant correlation between CIMT and total cholesterol (p=0,004, r=0,471), steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (p=0,001) and systolic blood pressure (p=0,011, r=0,427) with a mean CIMT of 1,5 ± 0,4 mm. In conclusion, the total cholesterol level, steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome, and systolic blood pressure are risk factors for CIMT in children with NS.
Evaluasi efek suplementasi vitamin D dalam pencegahan preeklampsia: Literature review
Authors: Hermilasari Rista Dwi
Published: February 2025

Background: A pregnancy complication accompanied by hypertension and proteinuria as a cause of maternal morbidity and mortality is preeclampsia. Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women can cause adverse pregnancy outcomes. Vitamin D is an important micronutrient during pregnancy that potentially prevent preeclampsia.Objectives: The purpose of this review is to evaluate the effect of vitamin D supplementation in preventing preeclampsia.Methods: This narrative literature review is using article tracer from Google Scholar and PubMed database with publication in last ten years. This article search is using keywords “vitamin D”,  “hypovitaminosis D”, “pre-eclampsia”, “preeclampsia in pregnancy”, and “vitamin D supplementation”. The data collection technique used a narrative review of six literature regarding the effectiveness of vitamin D in preventing preeclampsia. Research data analysis includes creating research questions, searching articles according to keywords on inclusion criteria, reviewing abstracts and literature content, and reviewing document results.Results: Vitamin D deficiency contributes to the development of preeclampsia. Several studies have found that the incidence of preeclampsia increases in pregnant women with vitamin D deficiency. Serum vitamin D levels in pregnant women with preeclampsia are lower than in pregnant women without preeclampsia. Vitamin D supplementation is effective to rise vitamin D blood concentrations and can also lowering the risk of preeclampsia.Conclusion: Vitamin D supplement proves beneficial throughout pregnancy as an adjuvant therapy for reducing the incidence of preeclampsia. Keywords :Maternal preeclampsia, Pregnancy, Vitamin D, Vitamin D deficiency
Edukasi gizi dengan nutricard-vidbook tentang zat gizi makro dan mikro serta cairan
Authors: Raihana Jasmine , Arinda Ditia Fitri , Sari Indah Purnama
Published: February 2025

Background: Indonesia's sports achievements are still less impressive at the national, regional, and international levels. Sports performance in Indonesia is hindered and tends to decline, especially in events like the SEA Games, Asian Games, and the Olympics.Objective: To determine the impact of nutrition education through the media of nurticards and vidbooks regarding macro and micro nutrients, as well as fluids, on handball athletes in Palembang City.Methods: The research design is a quasi-experimental design with a sample size of 55 handball athletes in Palembang City, using total sampling as the sampling technique. Data collection was carried out through the completion of informed consent forms and questionnaires, as well as secondary data obtained from the sports branch authorities. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon statistical test on the variables of knowledge and attitude. To identify differences in the average scores of knowledge and attitude between the two groups, the Mann-Whitney test was used.Results: The average knowledge and attitudes related to macro and micro nutrients and fluids among handball athletes in Palembang City improved before and after the education. In the knowledge variable, the intervention group had an average score of 10.04, while the control group scored 8.78. In the attitude variable, the intervention group had an average score of 44.25, whereas the control group scored 41.25. There was a significant impact of nutrition education through nurticards and vidbooks on the macro and micro nutrients and fluids knowledge among handball athletes in Palembang City (p < 0.05).Conclusion: There is an impact of nutrition education through nutricards and vidbooks on the knowledge and attitudes of handball athletes in Palembang City regarding macro and micro nutrients and fluids.
Pengaruh kombinasi HIIT berenang dan ekstrak Centella asiatica terhadap kecemasan dan memori pada tikus wistar
Authors: Bustomi Qonita Sari , Nisa Rahma Fithriyatun , Gunawan Nisrina Nabila , Lumingkewas Marvel , Ramadhani Fairuz Tsuraya , Komara Nisa Kartika
Published: February 2025

Background: Neurodegenerative diseases are associated with progressive memory loss and can lead to neuronal cell damage. One consequence of neuronal cell damage is the decline in short-term memory. Changes in short-term memory can be caused by increased levels of anxiety and depression in the elderly, potentially leading to dementia. The antioxidant substances in Centella asiatica and the effects of physical exercise have potential in preventing the decline in anxiety levels and short-term memory.Objectives: to determine the effects of combination of swimming HIIT and Centella asiatica oil extract on anxiety and short-term memory in adult male Wistar rats.Methods: The research method used was a pre-test post-test design with a control group on male Wistar rats. The study was conducted in the Laboratory of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Palangka Raya, from April to July 2024. The sample consisted of 24 rats divided into 4 groups: Control (K1), treatment of swimming HIIT (K2), administration of Centella asiatica Oil Extract (K2), and the combination of swimming HIIT with Centella asiatica Oil (K4). Data analysis was performed using One Way ANOVA, followed by Post Hoc Test with a 95% confidence interval.Results: There is a significant difference in anxiety levels and short-term memory between treatment groups (p= <0,001). Based on these results, the group with the best outcome is the group that received the combination treatment of swimming HIIT and Centella asiatica oil, as evidenced by a significant difference between the combination group and the other groups (p = <0,001).Conclusion: The combination treatment of swimming HIIT and Centella asiatica oil has the best potential for reducing anxiety levels and improving short-term memory in adult male Wistar rats.
On the Gigantic Fallacy that there is no Slavic-like Aspect in the Romance Languages and Aspect Resides Only in the Past Domain
Authors: Kabakčiev Krasimir
Published: February 2025

This paper deals with a very old drastic misconception, reiterated innumerable times through the decades, including recently, that the Romance languages feature no Slavic-like aspect (which is grammatically realized in verbs as lexical entries) and that aspect in these languages can only consist in grammatical contrasts – morphological or periphrastic, such as aorist-imperfect and progressive- nonprogressive. Data from five languages are used in the analysis: English, also as a metalanguage, French and German, discussed in publications under critique, Bulgarian, Russian. In French and the other Romance languages, aspect, understood precisely as the Slavic perfective-imperfective distinction, is realized in compositional terms – which are also grammatical in the long run, and only partly through the French passé composé-imparfait contrast and the analogous ones in the other Romance languages. Specially emphasized is the massive misinterpretation by aspectologists, and often lack of knowledge, of compositional aspect, a phenomenon discovered more than five decades ago by Henk Verkuyl.
Keywords: compositional and verbal aspect, compositional-aspect languages, verbal-aspect languages, perfective-imperfective contrast, aorist-imperfect contrast, article-aspect interplay
Virus de la leucemia bovina: características generales, prevalencia en América del Sur e impacto en la salud animal y humana
Authors: Brasso N. , Fuentealba N. A. , Bravi M. E. , Panei C. J.
Published: February 2025

El virus de la leucemia bovina (VLB), pertenece a la familia Retroviridae y es el agente causal de la leucosis enzoótica bovina (LEB). Esta enfermedad produce grandes pérdidas económicas en los rebaños tanto de manera directa como indirecta. Su transmisión puede ser horizontal, mediante el contacto con fluidos infectados como sangre, o vertical por vía intrauterina y/o por consumo de calostro en los neonatos. Para la detección de la LEB, la Organización Mundial de Salud Animal recomienda la utilización de pruebas serológicas como el inmunoensayo ligado a una enzima (ELISA) y la doble inmunodifusión en gel de agar (IDGA), como también las pruebas de reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR), que detecta un segmento de ADN proviral en el animal infectado. El VLB se encuentra presente en numerosos países, con una prevalencia de hasta el 90% de los rebaños en zonas endémicas como Europa del Este, varios países de Asia y América del Sur. Se reportaron once genotipos del VLB circulantes a nivel mundial. Se encuentra en discusión el potencial oncogénico del virus en humanos debido a la reciente detección de ADN proviral en muestras de sangre y tejido mamario de pacientes con adenocarcinoma. Sin embargo, la relación entre esta virosis y la presencia de tumores aún no es concluyente. La elección de las medidas preventivas para esta enfermedad basadas en selección, eliminación y buenas prácticas de manejo, dependen de la prevalencia de la misma en cada región. A pesar de que no existen vacunas comerciales contra esta enfermedad, las mismas se encuentran en vías de desarrollo en Argentina. La LEB es una de las enfermedades bovinas más importantes en nuestro país, y su estudio continuo y sistemático permite a los organismos oficiales tomar medidas sanitarias con el fin de disminuir la prevalencia de esta virosis.
Reduction of in vitro viral replication of caprine alphaherpesvirus 1 (CPHV-1) through natural antiviral treatment with plant extracts
Authors: Ferreccio C. , Maidana S. , Tau R. , Di Ciaccio L. , Spotorno V. , Salvat A. , Aguilar J. J. , Konigheim B. , Romera S. A.
Published: February 2025

Caprine herpesvirus 1 (CpHV-1) is distributed worldwide, causing significant economic losses. The application of acyclovir interferes with viral replication to varying degrees of efficacy, but it does not prevent the establishment of latency. Due to the costs and side effects associated with synthetic drugs, the search for new chemotherapeutic agents is essential for the treatment and control of viral diseases. The objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the in vitro antiviral activity of three native plants from Argentina as a therapeutic antiviral treatment against CpHV-1. Larrea divaricata, Minthostachys verticillata and Parastrephia quadrangularis were used. Four parameters were analyzed: Cytotoxic Concentration 50 (CC50), Inhibitory Concentration 50 (IC50), quantification by plaque assay and viral titration. The L. divaricata extract showed the lowest cytotoxicity (2.4 mg ml-1). The best selectivity index (SI) was obtained with the M. verticillata extract (10). L. divaricata and P. quadrangularis extracts demonstrated the greatest antiviral effects, with reductions of 90% and 75%, respectively, compared to untreated controls, where the greatest reduction in plaque size was observed. The highest inhibition of viral replication observed in the viral titration quantification occurred when monolayers were treated with L. divaricata, resulting in at least a 35% reduction. The combination of assay with L. divaricata and M. verticillata showed the greatest reduction in viral titers. The overall results provide evidence that L. divaricata and M. verticillata could serve as potential sources for new anti-CpHV-1 drugs.
Chinese Economic Insecurities: Where they Come From (and Why they Matter)
Authors: Breslin Shaun
Published: February 2025

Key Takeaways

The size of the Chinese economy means that policy changes in China can have indirect implications for Europeans, even when Europe is not part of Chinese considerations at all.

Many such policy changes have their origins in Chinese insecurities rather than perceptions of Chinese strength and power.

The current Chinese leadership is more insecure about its grip on power the way that it projects itself to foreign audiences often suggest.

Rhetorically at least, these insecurities are increasing as China’s leaders attempt the twin tasks of shifting both the basis of economic growth and also the basis of party legitimacy.

Understanding the extent and nature of these insecurities can help others – and not just Europeans – prepare for the consequences of future policies designed to ameliorate them.
Asymmetrical Team Dynamics: Exclusion by Robot Coworkers Hurts Less, Inclusion by Human Coworkers Satisfies More
Authors: Arlinghaus Clarissa Sabrina , Hörning Viktoria , Wulff Charlotte , Maier Günter W.
Published: February 2025

Nowadays, we can observe more and more work situations where humans and robots work together (e.g., in manufacturing, care, or gastronomy). Consequently, the question arises if work still satisfies fundamental social needs (e.g., belonging, self-esteem, meaningful existence) or if human-robot teams make people feel excluded with severe consequences for individuals and organizations. Buildingon the temporal need-threat model, we examined restaurant employees’ reactions to social inclusion and exclusion from human or robot coworkers in two pre-registered studies (N 1 = 74; N 2 = 256). Our findings demonstrate that social inclusion from human or robot coworkers leads to higher need fulfillment, while social exclusion (ostracism and rejection) from human or robot coworkers triggers need-threat (i.e., low need fulfillment). However, the effect was more pronounced when being included or excluded by human coworkers, possibly due to more internal and uncontrollable attributions. Participants assumed interpersonal like/dislike when included/excluded by human coworkers, whereas they blamed the robots’ programming for being included or excluded by robot coworkers. Ignored participants show more organizational citizenship behavior (e.g., relieving a coworker’s workload) and less counterproductive behavior (e.g., insultinga coworker) towards their human coworkers but not towards their robot coworkers. Both studies showed that people do not mindlessly interpret robot behavior as like social behavior by humans and, therefore, demonstrate a case where the “Computers Are Social Actors” paradigm is not supported. Consequently, social dynamics within human team members should be prioritized in human-robot teams to maintain a healthy work environment.
Words of well-being: language reveals differences in the relational nature of five components of subjective well-being
Authors: Palikot Ewa , Krys Kuba , Marszałek Magdalena
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the differences between five components of subjective well-being: happiness, meaning, harmony, spirituality, and religiosity. This is a pressing question, as growing research suggests that a good life encompasses more than just happiness, underscoring the need to understand the distinctions between subjective well-being components. Quantitative approaches often reveal high correlations between them, making differentiation difficult. To address this, we employed a mixed-methods design, including a quantitative analysis of open-ended responses from 1,084 British participants. Our findings indicate that happiness is primarily oriented toward small communities, while the other components are more broader communities-oriented. These results contribute to a nuanced understanding of human flourishing and lay the groundwork for further research into the distinctions between well-being components.
Two problems of number theory
Authors: Khusid Mykhaylo
Published: February 2025

In the article, the author shows the transition from the ternary Goldbach problem to the binary and then to the solution of the problem of the infinity of twins. This article is the final one, in which the errors and shortcomings of his previous articles on this topic are corrected.
Pharmacology: A Double Edged Sword
Authors: Mercy Grace Jacintha
Published: February 2025

This literature review explores the dual nature of pharmacological compounds, highlighting cases where drugs intended for therapeutic use have led to unintended toxicity and historical medical crises. The review examines the ergot alkaloids implicated in the Salem Witch Trials, the teratogenic effects of thalidomide, and the misuse of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in modern trends. By analyzing the synthesis, mechanisms of action, and toxicological consequences of these substances, this review underscores the importance of rigorous drug testing, regulatory oversight, and public awareness in preventing future pharmacological disasters.
Differential deviant probability effects on two hierarchical levels of the auditory novelty system
Authors: López-Caballero Fran
Published: February 2025

Deviance detection is a key functional property of the auditory system that allows pre-attentive discrimination of incoming stimuli not conforming to a rule extracted from the ongoing constant stimulation, thereby proving that regularities in the auditory scene have been encoded in the auditory system. Using simple-feature stimulus deviations, regularity encoding and deviance detection have been reported in brain responses at multiple latencies of the human Auditory Evoked Potential (AEP), such as the Mismatch Negativity (MMN; peaking at 100–250 ms from stimulus onset) and Middle-Latency Responses (MLR; peaking at 12–50 ms). More complex levels of regularity violations, however, are only indexed by AEPs generated at higher stages of the auditory system, suggesting a hierarchical organization in the encoding of auditory regularities. The aim of the current study is to further characterize the auditory hierarchy of novelty responses, by assessing the sensitivity of MLR components to deviant probability manipulations. MMNs and MLRs were recorded in 24 healthy participants, using an oddball location paradigm with three different deviant probabilities (5%, 10% and 20%), and a reversed-standard (91.5%). We analyzed differences in the MLRs elicited to each of the deviant stimuli and the reversed-standard, as well as within deviant stimuli. Our results confirmed deviance detection at the level of both MLRs and MMN, but significant differences for deviant probabilities were found only for the MMN. These results suggest a functional dissociation between regularity encoding, already present at early stages of auditory processing, and the encoding of the probability with which this regularity is disrupted, which is only processed at higher stages of the auditory hierarchy.
Winter Wildfires: An Emerging Threat to Urban Sustainability and Resilience
Authors: Wang Faming
Published: February 2025

Winter wildfires, historically rare, are becoming an increasing concern in urban areas like Los Angeles as climate change alters environmental risks. These events disrupt ecosystems and threaten the social, economic, and environmental fabric of cities. This short communication examines the emerging risks of winter wildfires, focusing on their impacts on urban sustainability, environmental resilience, and social equity. We highlight consequences for infrastructure, public health, and governance, offering recommendations for integrating wildfire preparedness into urban sustainability frameworks. Urban planning, community resilience, and climate adaptation must evolve to address this growing threat in alignment with global sustainability frameworks.
A qualitative systematic review of intra-speaker variation in the human voice
Authors: San Segundo Eugenia , Delgado Jonathan
Published: February 2025

Audio deepfake detection is essential for addressing societal challenges such as differentiating real news from fake content or authenticating voice recordings in legal contexts. However, identifying whether a voice is human or AI-generated requires knowing which characteristics to examine, and the choice of voice features for this task is relatively unguided. This justifies the systematic review presented in this paper. Hypothesizing that human voices exhibit more intra-speaker variation than deepfakes, the aim of this review has been to summarize and analyze the published studies on the topic of intra-speaker variation in human voice. Findings highlight speaking style as a major factor in intra-speaker variation affecting 10 various acoustic parameters. We conclude that experts should focus on those voice features exhibiting intra-speaker variation when analyzing potential deepfakes.
Autistic Traits Relate to Speed/Accuracy Trade-off but not Statistical Learning and Updating
Authors: Hann Flóra , Pesthy Orsolya , Brezóczki Bianka , Vékony Teodóra , Nagy Cintia Anna , Sapey-Triomphe Laurie-Anne , Tóth-Fáber Eszter , Farkas Bence Csaba , Farkas Kinga , Nemeth Dezso
Published: February 2025

Cognitive and social alterations characterize Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), yet comprehensive explanations are challenged by ASD's heterogeneity. One candidate framework is predictive processing, which posits that predictive processes are altered in ASD (e.g., slower internal model updating). We tested this framework using the spectrum approach, which suggests that subclinical autistic traits are continuously distributed in the general population, with most diagnosed individuals above a threshold. We recruited neurotypical adults (N = 296) to examine the relationship between autistic traits and predictive processing. Using an implicit statistical learning task, we tested model updating in an unsupervised, ecologically valid manner, and assessed speed/accuracy trade-off to control for potential visuomotor performance confounds in ASD. We found no difference in model updating rate along autistic traits, suggesting no relationship between these traits and model updating in the general population, contrary to the slow updating hypothesis. However, our results reveal a difference in the evolution of speed/accuracy trade-off along the degree of autistic traits, potentially indicating a shift in the balance of goal-directed and habitual systems related to autistic traits. These findings set the stage for further research on the interaction between executive functions and predictive, habitual processes related to autistic symptoms.
Increasing Support for Reconciliation in Settler Colonial Societies
Authors: Zota Andreea , Aviña Marco M. , Wemmers Jo-Anne
Published: February 2025

Profound inequalities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals persist to this day in settler colonial societies worldwide. Reconciliation processes require collective acknowledgment of past harm and reparations to redress it. However, this process may be challenged by widespread misapprehensions about, and animus toward, Indigenous populations. But what happens when citizens are confronted with information about the prevalence and extent of the ongoing consequences of settler colonialism? Leveraging the case of Canada, we argue raising awareness about structural inequalities should reduce misinformation and prejudice, ultimately helping make progress toward reconciliation. We field a national survey of 3,000 non-Indigenous Canadians to test two distinct informational interventions commonly used in the misinformation and prejudice reduction literatures: fact-checking and perspective-getting narratives. Both interventions prove successful, leading to increased recognition of inequality and support for policy reforms, reduced anti-Indigenous resentment, and higher rates of advocative behavior in the form of an anonymous note addressed to the House of Commons of Canada. Fact-checking more effectively motivates awareness and advocacy, whereas narratives boost support for actual policy change the most. Surprisingly, we observe diminishing effects of combining both interventions. These findings pave a way forward for advocates of reparations by identifying promising strategies to rally mass public support.
Implementing Discrete Choice Experiments using Ngene and Qualtrics
Authors: Simonsen Nick
Published: February 2025

Discrete choice experiments are widely used in the social sciences to understandindividuals’ stated preferences. Given their popularity, many diQerent software packages,such as Ngene, are available to create discrete choice experiment designs. However,integrating these designs into online platforms like Qualtrics can be time-consuming andoften challenging. This paper addresses these challenges and provides a detailed tutorial onconverting Ngene outputs into a Qualtrics-compatible format using custom code andintegrating it into Qualtrics to create a fully functional online discrete choice experiment. Theprovided code simplifies the process, making it more accessible and manageable forresearchers. This approach minimizes time and eQort and potential human errors whenintegrating the design into the online survey platform. Lastly, the paper provides code forextracting and formatting the post-experiment choice data into a meaningful data format thatcan be used for data analysis. In sum, this paper equips researchers with tools to easilydeploy discrete choice experiment designs created using the Ngene software to Qualtrics anddata extraction post-data collection.
A negação do sofrimento no trabalho em teleatendimento
Authors: De Maria Fábio
Published: February 2025

Work intensity in call center industry is the source of numerous diseases, both physical and mental. In research carried out with employees of a large company in São Paulo, it was found, though, that work-related illness coexists with employees’ tendency to value their company positively. We try to show that denial of psychic suffering is at the core of a collective subjectivity distinguished by bonds of solidarity and by the alignment to the company’s motivational discourse, which is centered in the defense of good communication and in the promise of career advancement. This kind of sociability is here interpreted in the light of Christophe Dejours’ Psychopathology of Work, notably with resort to his conception of “defensive ideologies”.
Eigenvalue-based distributed target detection in compound-Gaussian clutter
Authors: Liu Weijian , Wu Yuntao , Jiang Qing , Liu Jun , Xu Shuwen , Gong Pengcheng
Published: February 2025

Target detection in Gaussian or compound-Gaussian clutter emerges as a particularly pertinent issue for a radar system. When a radar system employs pulsed Doppler processing to identify potential targets amidst such clutter, the target components often undergo fluctuations, which subsequently allows them to be embedded within the covariance matrix of the data under examination. In a recent study, the authors have devised innovative detectors for targets within compound-Gaussian clutter. These detectors leverage the eigenvalues of the covariance matrix, demonstrating superior detection performance compared to existing methods.
Customizing Large Language Models for Legal Consultations
Authors: Lin Jiatao , Wu Yuan
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we present a novel approach to enhancing the performance of large language models (LLMs) for legal consultation tasks. Our method leverages multi-turn prompt engineering to iteratively refine responses, enabling the model to provide more accurate, legally coherent, and contextually relevant advice. The core of our approach lies in dynamically adjusting the prompt based on previous model outputs, ensuring that the legal reasoning process evolves with each iteration. We evaluate the effectiveness of our method through experiments on a manually curated legal dataset and compare it with multiple baseline approaches. The results demonstrate that our method outperforms existing models across various evaluation metrics, such as legal precision, coherence, and clarity. Additionally, human evaluators consistently rated the outputs generated by our model as more relevant and complete compared to other methods. Our approach shows great potential for real-world legal applications, offering a scalable solution for improving access to legal advice.
Effectiveness of an Online Single-Session Minority Stress Intervention: No Evidence for Variation by Structural Stigma, Internalized Stigma, or Social Support
Authors: Chang Ya-Wen , Sotomayor Ian , Szkody Erica , Fox Kathryn , Schleider Jessica L.
Published: February 2025

In the United States, the experience of minority stress among LGBTQ+ youth varies across regions with high and low levels of stigma (e.g., laws, policies, and cultural norms that limit the lives of individuals with stigmatized identities). Some evidence suggests that stigma can undermine response to individual-level psychosocial interventions among youth, creating the need to identify factors that may buffer against minority stressors’ effects in high-stigma contexts. Social support may be one such factor. Therefore, among LGBTQ+ youth who received a digital, single-session intervention (SSI) focused on minority stress, we investigated whether structural and internalized stigma and social support predicted intervention response, independently or interactively. Specifically, we predicted that LGBTQ+ youth in environments characterized by high stigma would report weaker SSI responses. Further, we predicted that LGBTQ+ youth who perceived higher social support would report stronger SSI responses. We also tested structural stigma and social support as moderators. Using data from a previously-completed randomized evaluation, we analyzed data from 244 LGBTQ+ adolescents, aged 13 to 16 years, across 181 counties in 46 U.S. states, who engaged with the SSI. We created a factor representing structural stigma using confirmatory factor analysis at the county level. No evidence emerged for structural stigma or social support as a moderator of intervention effects on internalized stigma, identity pride, or mental health-related outcomes, either at post-intervention or at 2-week follow up. Results speak to the potentially broad utility of the SSI tested in this trial for LGBTQ+ youth with limited access to mental health support.
In search of the socioaffective and cognitive origins of humanity: what, if anything, is unique about human minds?
Authors: Klimaj Victoria , Safron Adam
Published: February 2025

In this second set of explorations/meditations (of three), we examine potential sources of human cognitive uniqueness through comparative analysis with non-human primates, focusing particularly on theory of mind, analogical reasoning, and social learning capabilities. We review evidence suggesting that while humans share many cognitive foundations with other primates, we may be distinct in our capacity for abstract relational reasoning and understanding others' false beliefs. Drawing on research in developmental and comparative psychology, we explore how these capabilities may emerge through the interplay of innate predispositions and social learning. Special attention is given to the role of imitation and over-imitation in cultural learning, as well as the development of mirror self-recognition and its relationship to broader social-cognitive abilities. We also consider neurobiological factors that may contribute to human cognitive uniqueness, including patterns of brain integration and the role of social neuropeptides in shaping affiliative behaviors. We conclude by suggesting that human cognitive capabilities may be best understood as emerging from the dynamic interaction between domain-general processes like analogical reasoning and species-typical social motivations, laying groundwork for subsequent discussions of artificial intelligence and consciousness. This synthesis provides insight into both the continuities and discontinuities between human and non-human minds, with implications for understanding the requirements for developing human-like artificial intelligence.