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New Extended Investigations in Breast Cancer Diagnosis Including miRNAs
Authors: Udristioiu Aurelian , Cojocaru Manole , Gheorghe Ioan-Ovidiu
Published: February 2025

Objective of the Study The aim of this study was to improve predictions regarding tumour aggressiveness and treatment outcomes in breast cancer. This condition affects over one million people globally each year, with prognosis depending on clinical and biological factors such as age, tumour size, nodal status, and histological grade. Methods and Results The research was based on published data highlighting abnormal expressions of miRNAs involved in the initiation and development of breast cancer, as well as negative mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Approximately 15% of breast cancers are of the basal type, often identified as triple-negative breast cancers (TNBC). These types of cancer are characterized by the absence of estrogen and progesterone receptors, as well as HER2, including both basal-like cancers and some poorly differentiated luminal cancers. The BRCA1and BRCA2 genes are considered the most important genes in hereditary predisposition to breast cancer, along with genes such as PTEN and P53. Several studies have emphasized the role of aberrant miRNA expression in the initiation and progression of cancer. Breast cancer treatment varies depending on the stage and molecular characteristics of the disease, including chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, surgical interventions, and/or radiotherapy. An innovative treatment uses a modified miRNA sequence that naturally blocks cell division to target cancer cells specifically. Conclusions Identifying the genetic structure of malignant cells in breast cancer provides valuable scientific insights that can serve as improved predictors of tumour aggressiveness and cancer treatment outcomes.
Workplace Stress Among Young Retail Workers: A Systematic Review of Causes, Consequences, and Coping Strategies
Authors: Charan Naresh
Published: February 2025

This analysis examines the multifaceted nature of workplace stress, with particular emphasis on its impact on young workers in contemporary professional environments. The research demonstrates that workplace stress manifests as a complex interplay of psychological, physiological, and organisational factors, necessitating a holistic approach to its understanding and management. The study highlights the unique challenges faced by young workers, including the integration of professional and personal spheres amid unprecedented digital pressures. Through examination of the retail service sector, the research identifies inherent paradoxes in modern work environments that contribute to employee stress. The analysis reveals the critical importance of comprehensive organisational responses, including flexible working arrangements and supportive cultural frameworks. The distinction between eustress and negative stress emerges as a crucial consideration in developing nuanced management strategies. The findings emphasise the necessity of collective responsibility in stress management, with particular focus on leadership engagement and generational considerations. This research contributes to the broader discourse on workplace wellbeing and organisational success, suggesting that effective stress management requires sophisticated, multi-level approaches that address both individual and systemic factors.
Energy of the Chain’s Service Area Size of Biomethane Recovery
Authors: Corbo Rosario , Glaus Mathias
Published: February 2025

Moving toward sustainability is a social challenge that entails urban planning and the environmental impact of the transport and waste management system of the territory. This article studies the chain’s service area size of biomethane recovery of the municipal organic waste, a model is created to study the energy generated to determine the allocation and the location of the digester. This paper critically reviews the transportation energy losses that are related to the distance and to the technology used to transportation, but also to the location of the digester and the availability of organic waste of the region. The collection and the transportation of the organic waste to the transfer station are studied considering the use of a 10-ton payload truck and the transportation to the digester is studied considering the use of a truck with different payloads: 9, 18 and 27 tons. The results show that depending on the availability of organic waste and the distances to travel, having many digesters in the territory has a positive impact, over the most common use of a unique digester in the region. Results also demonstrate that in the less populated regions, the energy differences due to the location of the digester became less important. To demonstrate the applicability of the proposed framework, this paper focuses on a real-life case study of the administrative region of the Montérégie in the province of Québec, Canada was studied. This approach can be used in other territories and provides insights for city planners or policy markers regarding the sustainability of the waste management on the territory.
Monte Carlo Simulations for Resolving Verifiability Paradoxes in Forecast Risk Management and Corporate Treasury Applications
Authors: Pavlik Martin , Michalski Grzegorz
Published: February 2025

Forecast risk management is central to the financial management process. The study aims to apply Monte Carlo simulation to solve three classic probabilistic paradoxes and their implementation in corporate financial management. The article presents Monte Carlo simulation as an advanced tool for risk management in financial management processes. This method allows for a comprehensive risk analysis of financial forecasts, making it possible to assess potential errors in cash flow forecasts and predict the value of corporate treasury growth under various future scenarios. In the investment decision-making process, Monte Carlo simulation supports the evaluation of the effectiveness of financial projects by calculating the expected net value and identifying the risks associated with investments, allowing more informed decisions to be made on project implementation. The method is used in reducing cash flow volatility, which contributes to lowering the cost of capital and increasing the value of a company. Simulation also enables more accurate liquidity planning, including forecasting cash availability and determining ap-propriate financial reserves based on probability distributions. Monte Carlo also supports the management of credit and interest rate risk, enabling simulation of the impact of various economic scenarios on a company's financial obligations. In the context of strategic planning, the method is an extension of decision tree analysis, where subsequent decisions are made based on the results of earlier ones. Creating probabilistic models based on Monte Carlo simulations makes it possible to take into account random variables and their impact on key financial management indicators, such as free cash flow (FCF). Compared to traditional methods, Monte Carlo simulation offers a more detailed and precise approach to risk analysis and decision-making, providing companies with vital information for financial management under uncertainty. The article emphasizes that the use of Monte Carlo simulation in financial management not only enhances the effectiveness of risk management, but also supports the long-term growth of corporate value. The entire process of financial management moves into the future and is based on predicting future free cash flows discounted at the cost of capital. We used both numerical and analytical methods to solve verdict-type paradoxes. We used Monte Carlo simulation as the numerical method. The following analytical methods were used: conditional probability, Bayes' rule and Bayes' rule with multiple conditions. We solved all truth-type paradoxes and discovered why the Monty Hall problem was so widely discussed in the 1990s. We differentiated Monty Hall problems using different numbers of doors and prizes.
Wildfire Risk Assessment in Ambato, Ecuador: Drought Impacts, Fuel Dynamics, and Urban–Wildland Interface Vulnerability
Authors: Hidalgo Andrés , Contreras-Vásquez Luis Felipe , Nuñez Veronica , Paredes-Beltran Bolivar
Published: February 2025

Wildfires represent an increasing threat to ecosystems and communities, driven by climate change, ecological dynamics, and human activities. In Ambato, Ecuador, a city in the Andean highlands, these risks are exacerbated by prolonged droughts, urban expansion into fire-prone areas, and socio-economic vulnerabilities. This study integrates climatic, ecological, and socio-economic data to assess wildfire risks, employing advanced geospatial tools, thematic mapping, and machine learning models, including Multinomial Logistic Regression, Random Forest, and XGBoost. By segmenting the study area into 1 km² grid cells, micro-scale risk variations were captured, enabling classification into five categories: 'Very Low', 'Low', 'Moderate', 'High', and 'Very High.' Results indicate that temperature anomalies, vegetation desiccation, and human-induced factors such as waste burning and land-use changes significantly influence fire susceptibility. Predictive models achieved accuracies above 76%, effectively identifying high-risk zones and informing targeted interventions. Findings emphasize the urgent need for enhanced land-use regulations, improved firefighting infrastructure, and community-driven prevention strategies. This research provides a replicable framework for wildfire risk assessment, applicable to other Andean regions and beyond. By integrating data-driven methodologies with policy recommendations, this study contributes to evidence-based wildfire mitigation and resilience planning in climate-sensitive environments.
Bumba meu boi in the school curriculum: an approach to ethnic-racial issues with popular culture
Authors: Sousa Sammia Karine Bezerra de , Oliveira Danilo Araujo de
Published: February 2025

This paper analyzes three lesson plans found in the Nova Escola Magazine, which suggest the inclusion of the Bumba Meu Boi theme in the school curriculum. In undertaking the analyses, we seek to show how the inclusion of this element of popular culture can be a tool to address ethnic-racial issues and promote a post-colonial and anti-racist perspective in the curriculum. To this end, contributions from post-critical curriculum theories were mobilized.
Integration of Religious Moderation Values in Education at Islamic Boarding Schools: Building a Tolerant and Islamic Generation
Authors: Dzofir Mohammad , M. Nur Dany Miftah
Published: February 2025

Indonesia education system applied at Islamic boarding schools is functioning as a medium for instilling the values of religious moderation. This methodological framework is to cultivate a generation who has those certain characters, inclusiveness, appreciation of diversity, and the capacity to coexist harmoniously in a pluralistic society. The assimilation of religious moderation values at Islamic boarding schools is reflected in formal education and informal activities as well as daily practices to equip students with tolerance, equality and a firm commitment to the national values. This study used a qualitative methodology equipped with a descriptive-analytic framework, utilizing data collection techniques such as in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis. The research findings could be drawn in three main conclusions. First, the application of formal and informal education strategies in the Islamic boarding school environment has included moderation (tawasuth), equality (musawamah), balance (tawazun), justice ('adl), and tolerance (tasamuh). Second, the implementation has been done through pedagogical methods, extracurricular involvement, and flag ceremonies. The research implications could be observed in students' moderate attitudes and behavior, such as four important indicators: devotion to the nation, tolerance, rejection of violence, and acceptance of cultural norms.
Uplift History of the Eastern Pamir Inferred from Inversion of Thermochronometric Data and River Profile
Authors: Wu Yunpeng , Yang Rong , Jiao Ruohong , Lin Xiubin , Chen Hanlin , Gong Junfeng , Shi Xuhua
Published: February 2025

The Pamir salient accommodates a great amount of Cenozoic India-Eurasia convergence in the forms of thrusting, strike-slip faulting, extension, and gneiss dome formation. It thus becomes a key location for exploring the orogenic tectonic evolution. Here, we focus on the Eastern Pamir where extensional deformation dominates during the late Cenozoic. We conducted low-temperature thermochronological dating on bedrock samples collected from the footwall of the Kongur Shan normal fault together with inversion of the longitudinal river profile of the Gez River. Our new zircon and apatite (U-Th)/He (ZHe and AHe) data reveal young ages in proximity to the normal fault and older ages adjacent to the western Tarim Basin. By inverting the Gez River profile together with published and new thermochronological ages, we obtained a sustained uplift rate of ~3 mm/yr in the Kongur Shan dome since ~8 Ma, contrasting with no significant uplift to the east of the dome before the Pliocene. This uplift pattern can be interpreted as a result of the upward extrusion of crust materials along a flat–ramp–flat thrust fault at depth under the context of convergence.
Survey of antibiotic use at a tertiary care hospital in Mexico
Authors: Zumaya-Estrada Federico A , Huerta-Icelo Hilda Ivonne , González-Díaz Estaban , Morfín-Otero María del Rayo , Garza-Ramos Jesús Ulises , Alpuche-Aranda Celia Mercedes
Published: February 2025

Objective. To analyze antibiotic use in a tertiary care hospital in Mexico. Materials and methods. We conducted two point prevalence surveys based on the World Health Organization methodology in a tertiary care hospital in Guadalajara, Mexico. We surveyed the clinical records of patients with active antibiotic prescriptions (APs) in medical (MED), surgical (SUR), medical-surgical (MIX) wards, and intensive care units (ICUs). Descriptive statistics were estimated using Stata software. Results. We analyzed 929 APs from 403 patients. The prevalence of antibiotic use in the hospital was 47.5%. Antibiotics were more used in ICUs (59.5%) and MIX wards (54.8%). The main reasons for antibiotic use were community-acquired infections (45.2%), and preoperative prophylaxis (23.1%), mostly multidose and prolonged (89.3%). APs were mainly empirical (92.4%), administered parenterally (95.9%) and lacked subsequent review (30.3%). Bacterial culture testing was limited (30.5%). The most used antibiotics were ceftriaxone (18.9%), clindamycin (8.5%), and meropenem (8.2%). Most APs corresponded to Access (56.4%) and Watch antibiotics (35.6%) (AWaRe, WHO). Conclusions. We revealed frequent prescribing patterns of broad-spectrum antibiotics and differences in their use possibly related to patients’ clinical profiles.
Students’ Opinion on The Use of The Anatomage Table In Anatomy Learning At The University Of Rwanda
Authors: Archibong Victor Bassey , Olorunnado. Samson , Mohammed. Abdullahi , Okesina. Akeem , Ndahimana Paul , Habumuremyi Schadrack , Niyibigira Celestin , Yusufu Methode , Benimana. Darius , Gashegu Julien
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Anatomy is a major course taken by medical and dental surgery students in their preclinical year, serving as the foundation for patient care in clinical practice. Many preclinical students find anatomy challenging and abstract, highlighting the need for educators to adopt innovative teaching methods, such as utilizing 3D technologies like the Anatomage table. This study aimed to assess the student’s opinion on the use of the anatomage table technology on anatomy learning at the University of Rwanda.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study involved 118 first-year preclinical students at the Huye campus of the University of Rwanda. After a month of instruction on selected topics in the Human Anatomy II module (focusing on the trunk, pelvis, and perineum), a Google questionnaire was distributed. Students participated in 32 contact hours, including lectures and practical sessions, prior to completing the questionnaires. The reliability of the questions was assessed using Cronbach's Alpha, and responses were measured on a 5-point Likert scale (ranging from 5 for "strongly agree" to 1 for "strongly disagree"). Data were analyzed descriptively using Microsoft Excel and SPSS version 21, with a significance level set at P≤0.05.
Results: The Anatomage table significantly enhanced the understanding of the topics along with dissection (P≤0.05), visualization of different parts of the human body (P≤0.05), and the understanding of the anatomical relationships (P≤0.05).
Conclusion: Anatomage table was helpful in facilitating understanding of the topics and relationships, as well as visualization of anatomical structures.
Laser surface modification of Al 2 O 3 / CYSZ functionally graded TBC against CMAS and hot corrosion damage
Authors: Kirbiyik Fatih
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the effects of laser surface modification on the corrosion resistance and thermal performance of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) exposed to calcium-magnesium-aluminosilicate (CMAS) and hot corrosion environments. Two TBC designs, single-layered ceria-yttria-stabilized zirconia (CYSZ) and a functionally graded Al2O3/CYSZ (FG) structure, were investigated through thermal gradient and thermal cycling tests at 1200 °C. Laser surface modification significantly improved the microstructure and mechanical properties, including a twofold increase in microhardness for CYSZ and a fourfold increase for the FG design. The modified surfaces showed improved resistance to CMAS penetration and hot corrosion salts, with reduced tetragonal to monoclinic phase transformation and improved phase stability. Microstructural analysis revealed stress-induced delamination in CYSZ due to CMAS infiltration, while FG TBCs exhibited better performance with minimal coating failure and improved thermal expansion compatibility. After modification, both designs maintained high durability, withstanding up to 100 thermal cycles without significant delamination. The results highlight the superior corrosion resistance and thermal stability of laser surface modified FG TBCs, demonstrating their potential for extended life in high temperature applications.
Long-term adherence and health-related quality of life outcomes in kidney transplant recipients
Authors: Cetin Yesim , Ordin Yaprak Sarıgol , Kankaya Eda Ayten
Published: February 2025

Background: Kidney transplantation (KTx) is the optimal treatment for end-stage renal failure, improving survival and quality of life. However, graft and patient survival after KTx has decreased gradually over ten years.
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the long-term adaptation behavior and quality of life in KTx patients.
Methods: This descriptive and correlational study included 101 KTx patients who underwent transplantation between 2003 and 2013 and had a follow-up period of at least ten years. Data were collected using the Basel Assessment of Adherence to Immunosuppressive Medications Scale (BAASIS©), the Skin Cancer and Sun Protection Behavior Questionnaire, the Adherence to Early Cancer Detection Recommendations Questionnaire, the Adherence to Clinical Follow-up Appointments Questionnaire, and the Short Form-36 (SF-36) Quality of Life Scale.
Results: The mean age of KTx patients (n=101) was 49.90±11.03 years, with a mean post-transplant duration of 16.48±5.86 years. Non-adherence to immunosuppressive medication was observed in 40.59%, while 67.35% adhered to outpatient follow-up appointments. Adherence to cancer screening recommendations was 3.96%. Employed patients had lower medication adherence (MA) (X²=5.188, p<0.05). Skin cancer and sun protection behaviors were positively correlated with age, male gender, single status, employment, and higher education level. Adherence to outpatient visits decreased with time post-transplant (t=-3.48; p=0.001) but increased with higher MA (X²=8.337, p<0.005). Older age (β=-0.312; p=0.002), lower education (KW=11.815; p=0.003), and unemployment (U=380.00; p<0.001) were negatively associated with the physical health dimension of quality of life.
Conclusions:Employed patients exhibited lower adherence to immunosuppressive medication. Sociodemographic factors, including younger age, male gender, single status, higher education level, and employment, were linked to lower adherence to skin cancer and sun protection measures. Adherence to outpatient follow-ups declined with increasing time post-transplantation. Furthermore, older age, lower education level, and unemployment negatively impacted the physical dimension of quality of life. Long-term KTx patients should receive comprehensive education on all cancer screening recommendations, with a particular emphasis on skin cancer prevention strategies.
Transcriptome Insights into Protective Mechanisms of Ferroptosis Inhibition in Aortic Dissection
Authors: Shih Chun-Che , Chen Chi-Yu , Chuu Chih-Pin , Huang Chun-Yang , Lu Chia-Jung , Lu Hsin-Ying
Published: February 2025

Aortic dissection (AD) is a life-threatening vascular condition with limited pharmacological options. This study investigated Ferrostatin-1 (Fer-1), a ferroptosis inhibitor, in a BAPN/Ang-II-induced mouse model of AD, revealing significant therapeutic potential. Fer-1 significantly reduced AD incidence and mortality by preserving aortic wall integrity. RNA sequencing identified 922 differentially expressed genes, with 416 upregulated and 506 downregulated. Bioinformatics analysis revealed that Fer-1 modulates key regulators, such as MEF2C and KDM5A, impacting immune responses, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and lipid metabolism. Additionally, Fer-1 alters miRNA expression, with the upregulation of miR-361-5p and downregulation of miR-3151-5p, targeting pathways involved in inflammation, oxidative stress, and smooth muscle cell (SMC) phenotypic stability. Functional pathway analysis highlighted the inhibition of actin cytoskeleton, ILK, and IL-17 signaling, essential for SMC differentiation and extracellular matrix remodeling. Gene interaction network analysis identified 21 central molecules, including CXCR3, ACACA, and BPGM, associated with lipid metabolism, inflammation, and vascular remodeling. These findings demonstrate Fer-1's potential to mitigate ferroptosis and modulate inflammation, offering a comprehensive protective mechanism against AD and potentially other ferroptosis-driven vascular diseases.
Determinants of banking efficiency in the MENA region: A two-stage DEA-Tobit approach
Authors: Benbachir Soufiane
Published: February 2025

In today’s volatile financial environment, banks encounter various risks, including political instability, regulatory changes, and global market fluctuations, which can undermine efficiency and threaten systemic stability. This study focuses on banking efficiency in the MENA region, highlighting its crucial role in economic growth and financial stability. This paper addresses the gap in banking efficiency research in the MENA region by evaluating the technical and pure technical efficiency of 59 conventional banks from 11 MENA countries between 2019 and 2023 and identifying the internal and external factors affecting their efficiency. Using a Data Envelopment Analysis, the study evaluates efficiency based on three inputs and two outputs. A panel Tobit regression model is then applied to analyze the impact of eight internal factors and four external factors on efficiency. The findings indicate that just 16% of the MENA banks were technically efficient, with Qatari banks outperforming and banks in Morocco and Jordan underperforming. The Tobit regression model results indicate that both return on assets and capital adequacy positively influence technical efficiency (TE) and pure technical efficiency (PTE). In contrast, Liquidity and operational costs negatively affect PTE and TE. Non-performing loans negatively impact TE but not PTE, and macroeconomic factors positively influence both TE and PTE. In conclusion, banks in the MENA region must prioritize improving their efficiency to stay competitive. The findings offer valuable insights into operational best practices and provide practical guidance for policymakers, regulators, and banking institutions to enhance the performance of the region’s financial systems.
Wpływ mediów społecznościowych na relacje międzyosobowe – wartość bliskich więzi
Authors: Laskowska Marta
Published: February 2025

Relacje między ludźmi są nieodzownym elementem życia każdego człowieka. Ważne jest, aby budować je na solidnych fundamentach i odpowiednio je pielęgnować, co wymaga od nas zaangażowania i czasu. Internet i media społecznościowe wydają się być naszym sprzymierzeńcem w tej kwestii, umożliwiając szybki kontakt z wieloma osobami, niezależnie od odległości czy innych barier. Jeśli jednak potraktujemy je jako główny sposób komunikacji i będziemy korzystać z nich zbyt intensywnie, to skutek naszych działań może być zupełnie odwrotny – mogą nas one prowadzić do izolacji społecznej. W artykule omówiono wpływ mediów społecznościowych na nasze życie, zwłaszcza w kontekście relacji, oraz rozważono wartość bliskich więzi i ich znaczenie w życiu człowieka. Badania oparto na desk research, czyli analizie dostępnych dokumentów, badań i publikacji.
‘APER IN LAQUEO’ I ‘PAVO MANSUETUS’: ZAGADNIENIE KRADZIEŻY DZIKIEGO ZWIERZĘCIA W ROZWAŻANIACH RZYMSKICH JURYSTÓW
Authors: Benincasa Zuzanna
Published: February 2025

W prawie rzymskim dzikie zwierzęta uznawane były za res nullius, których własność mógł nabyć każdy poprzez occupatio w momencie schwytania. Tak długo jak długo pozostawały pod kontrolą zawłaszczającego, stanowiły jego własności. W momencie ucieczki i powrotu do stanu naturalnej wolności stawały się na powrót rzeczą nienależącą do nikogo i możliwą do zawłaszczenia. Zasady dotyczące nie tylko nabywania, ale również utraty ich własności były zatem zupełnie inne niż te mające zastosowanie do zwierząt domowych. Od końca republiki dzikie zwierzęta zaczęły odgrywać ważną rolę w rzymskiej gospodarce, stając się istotnym źródłem dochodu dla właścicieli ziemskich. Rzymscy prawnicy, świadomi tego nowego kontekstu społeczno-gospodarczego, starali się zatem zapewnić hodowcom dzikich zwierząt ochronę porównywalną do tej, która przysługiwało właścicielom zwierząt domowych. Najlepiej świadczy o tym analiza tekstów dotyczących odpowiedzialności za kradzież oraz za szkody spowodowane wypuszczeniem dzikiego zwierzęcia spod opieki. Przedmiotem analizy w niniejszym opracowaniu jest problem odpowiedzialności za kradzież oswojonego dzikiego zwierzęcia, w szczególności w sytuacji, w której jedna osoba płosząc takie zwierzę doprowadziła do jego ucieczki a inna osoba schwytała wałęsające się dzikie zwierzę.
‘WHOLE OF GOVERNMENT’ ORAZ ‘WHOLE OF SOCIETY’ – SKUTECZNE DZIAŁANIA W BUDOWANIU ŚWIADOMOŚCI I ODPORNOŚCI SPOŁECZEŃSTWA NA ZAGROŻENIA W PRZESTRZENI INFORMACYJNEJ – PRZECIWDZIAŁANIE DEZINFORMACJI W POLSCE
Authors: Łukaszuk Anna
Published: February 2025

Oddziaływanie zagrożeń w przestrzeni informacyjnej związanych z dezinformacją nigdy dotąd nie miało takiej skali i znaczenia. Przeciwdziałanie tym zagrożeniom wymaga systemowego i wieloaspektowego podejścia, opartego na szerokiej edukacji, skutecznych regulacjach prawnych i koordynacji działań w ramach struktur państwowych oraz instytucji i organizacji spoza nich. Koncepcja podejścia całego rządu (WGA) i całego społeczeństwa (WoS) zakłada podejmowanie wspólnych działań przez różne podmioty, w celu sprostania złożonym wyzwaniom odnoszących się do zjawiska dezinformacji i zapewnienia kompleksowych rozwiązań, zdefiniowanych problemów w szerokiej skali. Kryzys związany zarówno z pandemią COVID-19, jak i trwającą wojną na Ukrainie jednoznacznie wskazuje, że tylko współdziałanie wielu podmiotów i na wielu płaszczyznach daje możliwość stworzenia odpowiednich zasobów i zdolności, aby skutecznie budować świadomość i odporność społeczeństwa w tej przestrzeni i przeciwdziałać dezinformacji.
Prediksi Financial Distress Dengan Model Altman Z”-Score, Zmijewski X-Score, Springate S-Score, Dan Grover G-Score
Authors: Hadityo Farras Shaesardy , Indrawati Nur Khusniyah
Published: February 2025

Financial distress is a critical phase preceding bankruptcy, often stemming from a range of external and internal factors. This study aims to forecast financial distress within the sub-sector of department store companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the period of 2019 to 2021. Four prediction models, namely Altman Z-Score, Zmijewski X-Score, Springate S-Score, and Grover G-Score, were employed for this purpose. This research adopts a descriptive approach with a quantitative methodology. Secondary data extracted from the financial reports of the companies serves as the primary data source. The findings of this study underscore the efficacy of each employed model in predicting financial distress, revealing divergent outcomes in the forecasted instances of financial distress across the models. The Altman model identifies one company undergoing financial distress, Zmijewski model highlights two such companies, Springate model anticipates distress in three companies, and Grover model signals distress in two companies. This research underscores that each model yields distinct outcomes in predicting financial distress among department store sub-sector companies in Indonesia, due to disparities in the weighting of prediction model coefficients.
 
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Financial distress merupakan salah satu tahap sebelum terjadinya kebangkrutan. Financial distress dapat disebabkan oleh berbagai faktor eksternal maupun internal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memprediksi financial distress pada perusahaan sub-sektor department store yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) selama periode 2019 - 2021. Empat model prediksi digunakan, yaitu Altman Z-Score, Zmijewski X-Score, Springate S-Score, dan Grover G-Score. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Data sekunder berupa laporan keuangan perusahaan menjadi sumber data dalam penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa setiap model yang digunakan mampu memprediksi financial distress dengan adanya perbedaan dalam prediksi financial distress perusahaan antar model. Model Altman menunjukkan satu perusahaan yang mengalami financial distress, Zmijewski menunjukkan dua perusahaan, Springate menunjukkan tiga perusahaan, dan Grover menunjukkan dua perusahaan yang mengalami financial distress. Temuan dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa setiap model memiliki hasil yang berbeda dalam memprediksi financial distress pada perusahaan sub-sektor department store di Indonesia akibat perbedaan penitikberatan koefisien model prediksi.
Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Minat Investasi Mahasiswa Di Pasar Modal
Authors: Putri Rizki Ariendra Ammellia , Ratnawati Kusuma
Published: February 2025

The objective of this research is to identify the effects of financial literacy and technological advancement on the intention of university students to invest in capital markets. Using saturated sampling, all 53 members of the population were involved as the respondents. The data of this explanatory research was harvested via Likert-scaled questionnaires and was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) in SmartPLS 4.0. This study finds that (1) financial literacy positively and significantly influences university students’ intention to invest in capital markets and that (2) technological advancement positively and significantly affects the students’ intention to make investment in capital markets. These findings indicate that sufficient financial literacy and technological advancements that support accesses to information increase the intention of university students to invest in capital markets.
 
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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh literasi keuangan dan kemajuan teknologi terhadap minat investasi mahasiswa di pasar modal. Penelitian ini merupakan explanatory research. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan menggunakan metode sampel jenuh. Sampel yang digunakan merupakan seluruh populasi yang berjumlah 53 mahasiswa yang dianalisis menggunakan Structural Equation Model (SEM) dengan software SmartPLS 4.0. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang diukur dengan skala likert. Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa: (1) Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan literasi keuangan terhadap minat investasi mahasiswa di pasar modal (2) Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan kemajuan teknologi terhadap minat investasi mahasiswa di pasar modal. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa dengan literasi keuangan yang memadai serta kemajuan teknologi yang mendukung akses informasi akan semakin meningkatkan minat mahasiswa di pasar modal.
Prediksi Financial Distress Dengan Model Altman Z- Score Dan Model Zmijewski X-Score Selama Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Cintyarani Safira , Indrawati Nur Khusniyah
Published: February 2025

The occurrence of financial distress within a company is influenced by both internal and external factors. Within the context of this study, the external factor is the Covid- 19 pandemic. This research aims to assess the potential of financial distress through the application of the Altman Z”-Score and Zmijewski X-Score models during the Covid- 19 pandemic. This study follows a quantitative descriptive approach. Within the framework of this research, secondary data derived from the financial reports of ten transportation companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange during the years 2020 to 2022 were utilized. The research highlights disparities between Altman and Zmijewski models in predicting financial distress. The utilization of the Altman model emphasizes on the profitability of the firms, whereas the Zmijewski model emphasizes on solvency of the firms. The results of the bankruptcy prediction, particularly the forecast of financial distress utilizing projected financial data for the year 2023, contribute as preliminary considerations in the decision-making process that will steer the company's future prospects, enabling early actions to be taken to rectify the root causes of deteriorating financial conditions within the companies before the eventuality of bankruptcy ensues.
 
 

Abstrak
Terjadinya financial distress pada suatu perusahaan dipengaruhi oleh faktor internal dan eksternal. Dalam penelitian ini faktor eksternal yang terjadi adalah pandemi Covid- 19. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya potensi financial distress dengan menggunakan model Altman Z”-Score dan model Zmijewski X-Score selama pandemi Covid-19. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif. Dalam penelitian ini, data sekunder yang digunakan adalah laporan keuangan perusahaan. Objek penelitian ini yaitu sepuluh perusahaan subsektor transportasi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2020-2022. Berdasarkan pembahasan, terdapat perbedaan hasil prediksi financial distress antara model Altman dan model Zmijewski. Penggunaan model Altman menekankan pada profitabilitas perusahaan sedangkan pada model Zmijewski menekankan pada solvabilitas. Hasil prediksi kebangkrutan yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini khususnya prediksi financial distress menggunakan laporan keuangan yang telah diproyeksikan untuk tahun 2023, dapat dijadikan salah satu pertimbangan awal dalam mengambil keputusan yang akan menentukan arah masa depan perusahaan, sehingga memungkinkan dilakukan tindakan yang lebih awal untuk memperbaiki penyebab terjadinya penurunan kondisi keuangan pada perusahaan sebelum terjadinya kebangkrutan.
Žena danas (1936–40; 1943–44; 1945–53) and Mitra Mitrović: The Policies of (Ghost) Editorship, Feminism, and Antifascism
Authors: Barać Stanislava , Simić Zorana
Published: February 2025

This article offers an innovative contribution to previous and current reconstructions of the dialectics of the national and women’s questions in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. More precisely, it aims to open questions about local and global dis/continuities both between and within Yugoslav left feminism, antifascism, and communism in the period immediately before, during, and after the Second World War (1936–53). Focusing on the magazine Žena danas [Woman Today] (1936–40; 1943–44; 1945–81), along with the bio-bibliography of one of its key founders, collaborators, and editors, Mitra Mitrović (1912–2001), the article engages with recent reconceptualizations of women’s collective engagement in social and cultural movements, as well as historiographical syntheses on global left feminism. Our approach combines three methodological frameworks: 1) periodical studies and the study of editorship in national and European contexts, on which we build to explore the notion of ‘ghost editorship’; 2) gender studies, including the conceptualization of ‘women as a group’, and 3) the history of communism, antifascism, and left feminism in the interwar period, primarily between 1936 and 1953, in Yugoslavia and beyond.
Hungarian Scissors and French Taste: Nationalized Fashion Plates in the 1840s
Authors: Mészáros Zsolt
Published: February 2025

In the illustrated press of the nineteenth century, texts and images circulated across geographical borders. The European and transatlantic imports of French fashion plates and their leading role in the fashion press of various countries have already been highlighted by several researchers. The fashion magazines of the 1840s played a decisive role in the literary, artistic, and national movements, as well as in the dissemination of illustrations in Hungary, which was then part of the Habsburg Empire. Among the supplements (portraits and cityscapes, for example), the hand-coloured fashion plate was a steady favourite for subscribers. The fashion engravings came from Paris and the Hungarian editors copied, transformed, and reused them. By changing the textual and visual elements, the fashion compositions of French origin were adapted to and embedded in the local culture, with their meaning or the messages they conveyed tothe readers changed and nationalized.
In my case study, I will focus on the image circulation and modification of the fashion plates that were published in Hungarian-language fashion magazines in the first half of the nineteenth century. I argue that the adoption of fashion imagery can only be understood as a complex process that affected the composition and meaning of the fashion images. The French fashion plates spread Parisian fashion throughout Europe, but at the same time, they ‘mutated’ via compilations and modifications, thus creating new versions that became embedded in the local culture. Mapping the French sources of Hungarian fashion images helps to reveal the concealed links between the national and the international press market. Furthermore, it also sheds light on the various stages and processes of image circulation among Western and Central European fashion magazines, as well as the technical and intellectual background of this uniquekind of nationalization. The specific examples presented in my case study show that nationalization is a distinctive form of mediation in the transnational circulation of press illustrations.
The Soul Never Dies: On Parkett’s Life After Death
Authors: Salvaneschi Camilla
Published: February 2025

The article explores the final issue and aftermath of Parkett, a Swiss art magazine published by Bice Curiger, Jacqueline Burckhardt, and Dieter von Graffenried from 1984 to 2017. By analysing the language, projects, thoughts, and ideas in that magazine’s last communications and final edition, the study seeks to understand how the act of ceasing publication allows the art magazine, considered more broadly, to reconnect with its essence: an essence embodied by its artists, contributors, writers, and collaborators. This revitalization is then considered as a catalyst for a new phase of existence guided by the magazine’s intrinsic qualities or ‘soul’. The article aims to shed light on these aspects and discuss the potential longevity of the magazine’s psyche, challenging the notion of magazines as ephemeral despite their physical attributes as a form of print media. The central inquiry revolves around whether the magazine can transcend itsown cessation, exploring the feasibility of such continuity and contemplating potential avenues for its realization.
Tablet- and Group-Based Multicomponent Cognitive Stimulation for Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: Single-Group Pilot Study and Protocol for Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Jornkokgoud Khanitin , Makmee Pattrawadee , Wongupparaj Peera , Grecucci Alessandro
Published: February 2025

Background

Cognitive stimulation therapy is a group-based psychological treatment for people with dementia as well as those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and is shown to improve both cognition and quality of life. Previous studies have indicated the potential to benefit from the use of technological devices in group interventions.

Objective

The pilot study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a tablet- and group-based multicomponent cognitive stimulation therapy (MCST) for enhancing cognitive functions among older adults with MCI. The following study aims to report the protocol for a trial evaluating whether the MCST program is affecting individuals with MCI.

Methods

In the first study, 30 individuals with MCI participated in 10 sessions of the tablet- and group-based MCST group. A subsequent protocol study will compare tablet-based MCST, tablet-based cognitive stimulation therapy, and control groups among 93 individuals with MCI. All participants will be recruited from older adults living in semiurban communities. Intervention groups will be facilitated by trained therapists, nurses, or psychologists. The study will be assessed by a pre- and posttest evaluation, including computer-based neuropsychological tests and electroencephalography assessment. The effects of several indicators, such as cognitive functions, behavioral, and emotional, will be analyzed as being indexed by their neurophysiological data.

Results

The pilot study showed significant cognitive improvement (P<.001), reduced depression (P=.002), and decreased state anxiety (P=.001) post intervention. Quality of life remained unchanged (P=.18). The randomized controlled trial study was funded in March 2023. Enrolling began in August 2023 and was completed in December 2023. The data analysis was started, and the results are expected to be published by mid- to late-2025.

Conclusions

The study is the first tablet-group–based MCST for older adults with MCI in middle-income countries. It will provide deeper insight into participants’ neuropsychological data, thus identifying specific processes underlying physiologically measured positive outcomes. Furthermore, the project will deliver solid and integrative results to mental health professionals in terms of knowledge and guidance for implementing the tablet- and group-based MCST in people with MCI.

Trial Registration

Thai Clinical Trials Registry TCTR20230829004; https://tinyurl.com/3wuaue3e

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/64465
The feeling of fear of families with stroke survivors to the threat of COVID-19
Authors: Sari Lusia Lero Maya , Ratrikaningtyas Prima Dhewi , Supriyati
Published: February 2025

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the fear feeling of family and the threat of COVID-19 in stroke survivors.
Methods: This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological research design. This study is a nested research in the population of HDSS Sleman, so it uses secondary data from stroke survivors' information. The research informants amounted to 8 people. Data collection was carried out in July-August 2021 in Kecamatan Depok Kabupaten Sleman. In-depth interviews and photo documentation were carried out in data collection. Data were analyzed using OpenCode version 4.2.
Results: The health status of the stroke survivors at the time of the interview had recovered before the pandemic, died during the pandemic but was not caused by COVID-19, and were still in a state of stroke. All informants or families of stroke survivors showed the same fear response to the threat of COVID-19. Families who care for stroke survivors think that those who are at risk and vulnerable to being exposed to COVID-19 are older people and those who have comorbidities. Fear arises because it is influenced by the perception of oneself and the surrounding environment. There are fears in the form of the assumption that they might be exposed when carrying out examinations and treatment at health facilities, fear of doing swabs, and the financing of COVID-19 testing and the number of positive cases.
Conclusion: The fear of the vulnerability of stroke survivors when exposed to the COVID-19 virus is shown by families of stroke survivors by avoiding visits to health facilities, be it puskesmas or hospitals, and choosing to anticipate themselves at home. The fear of the families of stroke survivors must be a concern for the healthcare institutions that protect them so that treatment and health services for stroke survivors with comorbidities during the pandemic can still be achieved.
The Influence of Female Socializing on Wu Meicun's Poetry and Prose Creation
Authors: Yuan Fei
Published: February 2025

During the late Ming period, the social interaction between male intellectuals and women became increasingly popular. Wu Meicun, as a prominent literary figure of his time, was no exception. Influenced by the social atmosphere and personal circumstances of his era, Wu Meicun's interactions with women became a significant aspect of his life. He engaged with women in poetry exchanges or indulged in pleasures, which not only affected his lifestyle and added interest to his life, but also expanded his social and literary circles. As a result, the themes and content of his works became diverse and rich. Therefore, exploring Wu Meicun's interactions with women provides a more comprehensive understanding of his life and offers deeper insights into his poetry and prose.
Dictionary of P. S. Pallas: Archaic and Innovative Features
Authors:   Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS, Mandzhieva Inna B.
Published: February 2025

Introduction. The paper examines and describes some archaic and innovative features identified in a word list of P. S. Pallas from the treatise titled ‘Comparative Dictionaries of All Languages and Dialects Collected by the Order of Her Imperial Majesty’ and printed by I. K. Schnor (St. Petersburg) in 1787–1789. Special attention be paid to specific traits once inherent to various Kalmyk dialects. Goals. So, the study attempts a description of archaic and innovative features traced in the Kalmyk word list contained in the mentioned work of P. S. Pallas. Materials. The analysis focuses on the Kalmyk word list (including word combinations) from the specified dictionary that comprises a total of 531 entries. The former be supplemented with Proto-Mongolic reconstructions by H. Nugteren, seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Kalmyk dictionaries by G. F. Müller, B. Bergmann and J. Klaproth published in G. Doerfer’s Ältere Westeuropäische Quellen zur Kalmückischen Sprachengeschichte, The Dictionary of Kalmyk edited by B. Muniev. Results. The LingvoDoc-based survey has yielded certain correspondence rows of vowel graphemes compiled from ones in the dictionary of P. S. Pallas, that of modern Kalmyk, and reconstruction works of H. Nugteren. There are some archaisms and innovations that may have been recorded from an unidentified dialect, and the traces can be observed in other seventeenth- and eighteenth-century dictionaries too. The examined materials contain features of both Dorbet, Torghut, Buzav and Orenburg dialects.