bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Immunostimulatory Effect of Probiotics on Experimentally Induced Hyperlipidemia in Male Rabbit
Authors: Gad Shereen , Zakaria Abdeldayem , Fayed Abdel , Shaldam Ahmed , Hafez Mona
Published: January 2025

One of the most important mechanisms of probiotics is to enhance innate immunity and temper the inflammation induced by pathogens through Toll-like receptors regulated signaling pathway. Hyperlipidemia is known to compromise the immune response. The current experiment studied the immunomodulatory impact of a single-strain probiotic (Bacillus lichniformis) at a dose of 0.2 g/kg bwt daily on hyperlipidemic New Zealand male rabbits for 2 months. The rabbits were allocated into four equal groups. G1: Control normal diet group; G2: high fat diet group; G3: normal diet probiotic supplemented group and G4: high fat diet probiotic supplemented group. Serum values of total protein, albumin, globulin, albumin-globulin ratio (A/G), total gamma globulin (TgG), immunoglobulin M (IgM), immunoglobulin G (IgG), tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα), interleukin 6 (IL6), C-reactive protein (CRP), ferritin and the value of lipid peroxidation product; malondialdehyde (MDA)], in addition; the antioxidant enzymes activities [ glutathione peroxidase (Gpx) and superoxide dismutase (SOD)], were determined. The percentage of positive staining of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) expression in small intestine using the immunohistochemistry technique was also evaluated. Our findings displayed that the probiotic was able to ameliorate the negative impact of hyperlipidemia on rabbit immune response, enhancing values of total protein, globulin, A/G ratio, (TgG), IgG, IgM and decreasing ferritin, IL6, TNFα and CRP, in addition to decreasing lipid peroxidation and improving the antioxidant parameters. Moreover, the immunohistochemistry of the small intestine displayed a marked reduction in the cytoplasmic expression of TLR4 in rabbits receiving probiotic with a high-fat diet (G4) compared to rabbits receiving a high-fat diet alone (G2). In conclusion, the findings of the current study highlighted the ameliorative effect of probiotics on the negative impact of hyperlipidemia on the immune system.
A comparative study of serum lipids between housewives and working women in the North Eastern Coastal District of Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Sarapalli Lakshmi , Bolem Padmavathi , Shireesha Lodugu , Bethiun S , Premaraja R
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT
Background: Lipids are compounds that are insoluble in organic solvents such as ether and chloroform. They play an important role in energy storage and signaling.
Objectives: This study aims to observe and compare the effects of serum total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels between housewives and working women.
Materials and methods: 20 housewives and 20 working women subjects were selected. Data was collected through clinical evaluation, questionnaires, and lab investigations. Parametric tests, independent sample t-tests, and non-parametric Mann-Whitney tests have been applied to see the difference between the two groups.
Results:
The mean BMI is similar in both housewives and working women (p-value is 0.28). The mean total cholesterol levels are higher in the housewives group when compared to the working women group, but this difference is not found to be significant (p-value is 0.315).The mean HDL level is similar in both the housewives group and the working group (p-value is 0.778).
Conclusion: There is no significant statistical difference in serum lipid profile and BMI in both housewives and working women. Maybe because of the small sample size, our study couldn’t find significant differences between the groups
Vietnam's renewable energy industry's approach to market development offshore renewable energy and development orientation in Vietnam
Authors: Khoa Bui Quoc , Nguyen Hoang-Tien , Lan Tran Thi Ngoc , Duc Le Doan Minh , Hai Do Huu , Thong Le Ngoc
Published: January 2025

The article provides an overview of the potential and current status of exploitation and use of renewable energy sources in the world's oceans. This is also an inevitable trend in the strategy of developing a blue ocean economy, a prioritized scientific and technological task of long-term strategic significance for all countries in the world. Vietnam has great potential for 8 renewable energy sources at sea such as wind, solar, wave, current, tide, thermal gradient, salt gradient, biomass, however, we have not yet fully assessed the primary potential of each type of marine renewable energy resource, nor have we zoning and spatial planning of renewable energy sources for exploitation. The article provides a preliminary assessment of the potential of renewable energy sources at sea in Vietnam and the existing policy mechanisms to serve the orientation of building a national strategy for developing renewable marine energy in Vietnam.
This article analyses the market development strategies of renewable energy enterprises in Vietnam. Using primary and secondary research data, the article pointed out the shortcomings in the strategic stages of market development of enterprises. From there, the article proposes some solutions to complete the market development strategy to improve operational efficiency of the renewable energy business. In addition, a number of macro-level policies are also proposed to improve the general situation of the industry so that enterprises thereof can implement their own development direction in accordance with their own actual situation.
La encuesta “Mi Voz Importa” y su impacto en el proceso de planificación de las UGEL 02 y 04 de Lima Metropolitana
Authors: Pardo Altamirano María Consuelo , Chuquín Martínez de Díaz Elizabeth , Villa Aguilar Leily Paola , Cayatopa-Rivera Luis Enrique
Published: January 2025

El objetivo del presente artículo es determinar de qué manera el espacio de diálogo paraadolescentes, mediante el análisis de resultados de la aplicación de la encuesta “Mi Voz Importa”,ayuda a mejorar los procesos de planificación de la gestión del bienestar de las UGEL 02 y 04de Lima Metropolitana. Se desarrolló un enfoque mixto de diseño no experimental, medianteel análisis de la aplicación de la encuesta “Mi Voz Importa” a estudiantes adolescentes de lasjurisdicciones de las UGEL 02 y 04 para las ediciones de los años comprendidos desde 2021hasta septiembre de 2024. Asimismo, se realizó una revisión documental de los planes de gestiónde bienestar y reuniones estructuradas a fin de analizar la incidencia del espacio de diálogo paraadolescentes respecto a la mejora de los procesos de planificación, en el marco de la asistenciatécnica brindada por UNICEF. La participación de adolescentes en espacios de diálogo, como laaplicación de la encuesta “Mi Voz Importa” sí ha ayudado a mejorar los procesos de planificaciónde la gestión del bienestar en las UGEL materia de análisis, con especial énfasis en el procesode planificación de los lineamientos de bienestar de la comunidad educativa o documentosequivalentes. Con este análisis, se busca fortalecer el ejercicio de los derechos de las niñas, niñosy adolescentes de Lima Norte y el Rímac, incorporando sus voces en temas vinculados a la salud,educación, protección y participación, en la planificación educativa local y el fortaleciendo losprocesos de transparencia, rendición de cuentas.
Factores limitantes para la formulación del Cuadro para Asignación de Personal Provisional en un gobierno local del Perú
Authors: Vargas Alfaro Dante Young Mijail
Published: January 2025

La presente investigación se ha desarrollado en base a un estudio de caso presentado en una tesis de maestría de gestión pública. Es de enfoque mixto, diseño no experimental y de alcance descriptivo-explicativo, y su objetivo es identificar cuáles son los principales factores que limitan la formulación del Cuadro para Asignación de Personal Provisional (CAP Provisional) en un gobierno local del Perú, en específico, la Municipalidad Distrital de Moche. Se obtuvo como resultado que el principal factor limitante son los documentos normativos. En segundo lugar, se identificó que el procedimiento metodológico también es uno de los factores que limitan la formulación de este instrumento de gestión. Además, se identificó que no contar con el legajo documental de los servidores involucrados también representa un factor limitante; sin embargo, en esta entidad tiene un nivel de impacto bajo, dado que la mayoría de los trabajadores sí tiene el legajo completo. Finalmente, la investigación precisa recomendaciones para que la entidad pueda formular la propuesta de CAP Provisional, remitirla a la Autoridad Nacional del Servicio Civil (SERVIR) y obtener la opinión técnica favorable de la misma. Este estudio es importante porque sirve como guía para entidades con desafíos similares al implementar el CAP Provisional, más aún cuando la entidad objeto de estudio ya ha conseguido la opinión favorable del ente rector.
HR Analytics en la gestión de la compensación del personal en entidades públicas del Perú
Authors: Chiroque Sandoval Betsy , Flores Inca Hipólito
Published: January 2025

El presente artículo se basa en la tesis sustentada para optar el grado de maestro en Recursos Humanos y Gestión Organizacional. Este estudio examina la contribución de HR Analytics en la gestión de compensaciones del personal del Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones en Lima durante 2022. Este estudio cobra especial relevancia al abordar la implementación de herramientas analíticaspara optimizar la gestión de compensaciones en el complejo entramado del sector público peruano. La actual coexistencia de múltiples regímenes laborales —incluidos el Decreto Legislativo 276, el Decreto Legislativo 728, el régimen CAS (Decreto Legislativo 1057) y el régimen del Servicio Civil (Ley 30057)— presenta desafíos significativos en materia de equidad, transparencia y eficiencia administrativa en la gestión de compensaciones. En el contexto peruano, donde el HR Analytics aún se encuentra en etapas incipientes de adopción como herramienta para el análisis de datos del capital humano en el sector público, esta investigación constituye un aporte pionero. Su contribución fundamental radica en hallazgos que evidencian cómo el análisis sistemático de las compensaciones permite desarrollar indicadores cruciales para la gestión del talento. Entre estos se encuentra la capacidad de identificar riesgos de abandono de servidores valiosos debido acompensaciones inadecuadas, así como la detección de inconsistencias en la retribución asociada a funciones o puestos específicos. 
La investigación, de enfoque mixto y diseño explicativo secuencial, utilizó una muestra de 53 colaboradores, siete exdirectores de recursos humanos y dos expertos en análisis de datos. Se emplearon cuestionarios y entrevistas semiestructuradas para la recolección de datos. Los resultados indican que el HR Analytics hace aportes significativos a la toma de decisiones en compensaciones, ya que proporciona elementos de juicio más sólidos para gestionar los diversos regímenes laborales. El estudio contribuye al conocimiento sobre la aplicación de analítica de datos en la gestión de recursos humanos en el sector público peruano.
PERAN DAN KETERLIBATAN PARTAI POLITIK OPOSISI DALAM MENGAWAL DEMOKRASI: PENDEKATAN CHECKS AND BALANCES DALAM KETATANEGARAAN INDONESIA
Authors: Vicko Wahyu Rifan Toyibi
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran dan keterlibatan partai politik oposisi dalam menjaga demokrasi melalui mekanisme checks and balances di Indonesia. Dalam sistem demokrasi, partai oposisi berfungsi sebagai pengawas terhadap kebijakan pemerintah, memastikan akuntabilitas, dan menawarkan alternatif kebijakan yang lebih baik. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi literatur dengan pendekatan Mahmud yang berfokus pada evaluasi fungsi checks and balances dalam ketatanegaraan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa oposisi memainkan peran penting dalam menjaga keseimbangan kekuasaan, meskipun mereka menghadapi sejumlah tantangan, seperti keterbatasan akses informasi, keterbatasan kebebasan berekspresi, serta fragmentasi internal. Oposisi yang efektif mampu meningkatkan kualitas demokrasi dengan mengkritik kebijakan yang tidak populer dan mendorong transparansi dalam proses legislasi. Kesimpulannya, peran partai oposisi adalah esensial untuk mempertahankan demokrasi yang sehat melalui checks and balances.
ПРОБЛЕМЫ МЕНЕДЖМЕНТА ПРОФИЛАКТИКИ В МЕДИЦИНСКИХ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯХ
Authors: Яшин С.Н. , Авдеева И.Н.
Published: January 2025

Статья посвящена исследованию значения менеджмента медицинской организации в результативности профилактических мер на примере стоматологической помощи. Исследуются причины недостаточной профилактической направленности современной системы здравоохранения. Проводится обзор научных данных, подтверждающих актуальность пересмотра подхода к практической реализации превентивных мер как в государственных, так и в коммерческих медицинских структурах. Изучено влияние способа тарификации оплаты за медицинские услуги, пропорционального их объему, на мотивированность профессиональных организаций и врачей-специалистов к профилактическим манипуляциям. Ставится вопрос о необходимости разработки альтернативных экономических методов мотивации к активному маркетингу и реализации превентивных медицинских технологий. Акцентировано внимание на неравнозначной роли ответственности за личное и общественное здоровье в эффективности дентальной профилактики. Отмечена высокая значимость квалифицированных медицинских мер, которые реализуются медицинской организацией в осуществлении стоматологической профилактики (в отличие от домашних способов индивидуальной профилактики). Сделаны выводы о необходимости разработки цифровых технологий оптимизации менеджмента профилактики для клинических специалистов и руководителей медицинских организаций. Разработка и внедрение методов менеджмента профилактики является актуальной задачей экономических структур, осуществляющих внешнее и внутреннее управленческое консультирование как профессиональную деятельность.

The article is devoted to the study of the importance of medical organization management in the implementation of effective preventive measures using dental care as an example. The reasons for the insufficient preventive focus of the modern healthcare system are investigated. A review of scientific data confirming the relevance of revising the approach to the practical implementation of preventive measures in both public and commercial medical structures is conducted. The influence of the method of tariffing payment for medical services, proportional to their volume, on the motivation of professional organizations and medical specialists for preventive manipulations was studied. The question of the need to develop alternative economic methods of motivation for active marketing and implementation of preventive medical technologies is raised. Attention is focused on the unequal role of responsibility for personal and public health in the effectiveness of dental prevention. The high significance of qualified medical measures implemented by a medical organization in the implementation of dental prevention is noted, in contrast to home methods of prevention. Conclusions are made on the need to develop digital technologies for optimizing prevention management for clinical specialists and heads of medical organizations. The development and implementation of prevention management methods is a pressing task for economic structures that carry out external and internal management consulting as a professional activity.
ПРОМЫШЛЕННЫЙ И НАУЧНО-ПОПУЛЯРНЫЙ ТУРИЗМ: АКТУАЛЬНЫЕ ПРАКТИКИ
Authors: Танкиева Т.А. , Смолина Д.С. , Иванова А.В.
Published: January 2025

Экскурсии на производства или посещение научных лабораторий известны давно. Однако всякий раз всплеск интереса к таким путешествиям возникает в периоды смены технологического уклада. В настоящее время в мире, в том числе и в Российской Федерации, происходит переход к экономике шестого технологического уклада, который характеризует высокая доля наукоемких, высокотехнологичных производств и креативных индустрий в экономике стран. В статье проведен анализ современных практик научно-популярного и промышленного туризма в мире и РФ. Показано, что научно-популярный и промышленный туризмы развиваются в Российской федерации тремя независимыми путями. В качестве методов исследования используется общенаучный подход, основанный на анализе и синтезе, а также метод графического анализа. Теоретическую базу исследования составляют публикации отечественных и зарубежных авторов, размещенные в наукометрических базах данных, а также государственные стандарты и правовые акты РФ. В качестве исходных данных были использованы: статистическая информация Федеральной службы государственной статистики, а также данные открытых источников специализированных ресурсов сети Интернет. Авторами было проведено несплошное наблюдение путем анкетирования 152 человек в возрасте от 14 до 24 лет с целью выявления предпочтений к наполнению турпродукта научного или промышленного туризма.

Excursions to production facilities or visits to scientific laboratories have long been known. However, every time a surge of interest in such trips occurs during periods of change in the technological structure. Currently, the world, including the Russian Federation, is transitioning to the economy of the sixth technological structure, which is characterized by a high share of knowledge-intensive, high-tech industries and creative industries in the economies of countries. The article analyzes modern practices of popular science and industrial tourism in the world and the Russian Federation. It is shown that popular science and industrial tourism are developing in the Russian Federation in three independent ways. The research methods used are a general scientific approach based on analysis and synthesis, as well as a graphical analysis method. The theoretical basis of the study is made up of publications of domestic and foreign authors posted in scientometric databases, as well as state standards and legal acts of the Russian Federation. The initial data used were: statistical information from the Federal State Statistics Service, as well as open source data from specialized Internet resources. The authors conducted a non-continuous survey of 152 people aged 14 to 24 years in order to identify preferences for the content of a tourism product of scientific or industrial tourism.
НОРМИРОВАНИЕ И ОПЛАТА ТРУДА ПРЕПОДАВАТЕЛЕЙ ПРИ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИИ ИСКУССТВЕННОГО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТА В УЧЕБНОМ ПРОЦЕССЕ
Authors: Литвинова О.И. , Янгез Д.И. , Гаврилина Ю.И.
Published: January 2025

Статья посвящена актуальным вопросам организации и нормирования труда персонала вузов при использовании искусственного интеллекта в процессе обучения. Дана краткая оценка текущего состояния процесса нормирования и оплаты труда в системе высшего образования. Определены новые задачи образовательных организаций высшего образования, возникающие в процессе применения различных форм искусственного интеллекта в образовательном процессе. Рассматриваются вопросы интеграции аналитического и генеративного искусственного интеллекта в организацию учебного процесса в вузах, и, в связи с этим, готовности системы образования к внедрению механизмов работы с нейросетями. Предлагаются к обсуждению вопросы нормирования и оплаты труда профессорско-преподавательского состава в связи с изменением роли преподавателя в процессе обучения с применением возможностей нейронных сетей. Предложены общие рекомендации по разработке новых подходов к нормированию и изменению системы оценки труда преподавателей и системе его оплаты. Показано, что работа преподавателей может оцениваться также по уровню освоения и применения новых технологий и образовательных методик, а также уровню вовлеченности в профессиональные сообщества для обмена знаниями и опытом применения искусственного интеллекта в учебной деятельности с целью дальнейшего совершенствования интеграции искусственного интеллекта с образовательной средой.

The article is devoted to the topical issues of organization and rationing of labor of university staff when using artificial intelligence in the learning process. A brief assessment of the current state of the process of rationing and labor remuneration in the system of higher education is given. New tasks of educational organizations of higher education arising in the process of application of various forms of artificial intelligence in the educational process are defined. The issues of integration of analytical and generative artificial intelligence in the organization of educational process in higher education institutions are considered, and, in this regard, the readiness of the educational system to implement mechanisms of work with neural networks. The issues of rationing and remuneration of labor of teaching staff in connection with the change of the teacher's role in the learning process with the use of neural networks are proposed for discussion. General recommendations for the development of new approaches to rationing and changes in the system of evaluation of faculty labor and its payment system are proposed. It is shown that the work of teachers can also be evaluated by the level of mastering and application of new technologies and educational methods, as well as the level of involvement in professional communities to share knowledge and experience in the application of artificial intelligence in educational activities in order to further improve the integration of artificial intelligence with the educational environment.
Endodontic guide for the conservative removal of a fiber-reinforced composite resin post: A Dental Technique
Authors: Travassos Rosana Maria Coelho , Cordeiro Renata Wiertz , Oliveira Nathanny Christinne Garrido de Macedo Santiago Guedes de , Martins William Wale Rodrigues , Santos Pedro Guimarães Sampaio Trajano dos , Leal Luciana Oliveira , Leopoldino Cecília Alves , Xavier Viviane Ferreira Guimarães
Published: January 2025

Prosthetic dentistry involves functional and esthetic restoration. Some situations require the use of fiber-reinforced composite resin posts that help preserve restorations. This paper demonstrates the usefulness of endodontic guides for the removal of fiber posts. A 36-year-old man consulted for retreatment of a maxillary first molar presenting a periapical pathology. This tooth revealed a composite reconstruction together with a glass-fiber post in the palatal root canal. To assist removal, use of an endodontic 3D-printed guide was indicated. A cone beam computed tomography examination and an optical impression were made to produce a tooth-supported guide by means of implant planning software (Blue Sky Plan, Blue Sky Bio®). The software enabled definition of a drilling pathway, which was transferred clinically using a resin template together with a sleeve and a 0.75-mm drill. The drill was guided as far as the gutta-percha situated in the apical third, limiting any risk of impairment or perforation.
ABANDONO DE PACIENTES EM HOSPITAIS PÚBLICOS: DESAFIOS, IMPACTOS E O PAPEL DAS POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS E DO PODER JUDICIÁRIO NA GARANTIA DE DIREITOS
Authors: Silva Ivanei Rodrigues da , Mendes Joyce Lara de Lima , Cabral de Jesus Canevari Carlabianca , Machado Lara Cândida de Sousa , Freire Victor Garcia , Canevari Dutra da Silva Renato
Published: January 2025

Este estudo aborda o abandono de pacientes em hospitais públicos, investigando seus principais desafios, impactos e o papel das políticas públicas e do Poder Judiciário na garantia dos direitos dos pacientes. O referencial teórico baseia-se em conceitos de direitos humanos, ética na saúde pública e a legislação vigente, destacando a interseção entre saúde pública e o Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). A análise enfatiza a importância de garantir a dignidade e o cuidado contínuo aos pacientes, abordando também os fatores que contribuem para o abandono, como sobrecarga do sistema e falhas na gestão hospitalar. A metodologia adotada consiste em uma revisão bibliográfica qualitativa, exploratória e analítica, com base em artigos científicos, documentos oficiais, legislações, diretrizes do Ministério da Saúde e relatórios de organismos internacionais, como a OMS e a OPAS. A pesquisa abrange publicações de 2000 a 2024, e os dados foram organizados em três eixos temáticos: causas e desafios do abandono, impactos para os pacientes e o sistema de saúde, e o papel das políticas públicas e do Poder Judiciário. Os principais resultados indicam que o abandono de pacientes é um fenômeno multifatorial, envolvendo falhas na infraestrutura hospitalar, carência de recursos humanos e a falta de políticas eficazes de acompanhamento. O papel do Poder Judiciário se mostrou crucial na garantia de direitos, mas ainda há lacunas significativas na implementação de medidas preventivas. As considerações finais sugerem a necessidade de melhorias nas políticas públicas e maior articulação entre os setores envolvidos, com foco na prevenção e na efetividade das ações corretivas para garantir a proteção dos pacientes nos hospitais públicos.
VOTERS APATHY IN DEMOCRATIC PROCESS OF ONDO STATE NIGERIA: INTERROGATING THE 2020 GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
Authors: Adebayo Enikanselu , Olagoke O. Edema , Eyiyemi B Oluwatukasi
Published: January 2025

Voters’ participation in election is essential for deciding leadership legitimacy in a democracy in any part of the globe. However, voters’ participation in Nigeria has continued to dwindle, may be due to failure of government and political elites to address social, political, economic and security challenges confronting the nation which Ondo state is not an exception. Existing literature showed that scholars has provide insights into voters’ apathy towards elections but did not comprehensively measured the extent of opinion about factors that influenced voters’ apathy in 2023 governorship election in ondo state Nigeria, underlining the need to reassess the issue. This study therefore assessed the factors that influenced voter apathy in 2020 governorship election in ondo state Nigeria and show extent of opinions. This study is rooted in rational choice theory. Both primary and secondary methods were adopted to gather data. This study found only 27% of registered voters participated in 2020 Ondo state’s Gubernatorial election indicating high apathy and questioning the election's legitimacy. It reveals extent which some factors such as age, education, tribe, political violence, lack of accountability, bad governance, and insufficient election information has influenced apathy was high, while health status, security and monetary inducements were less influential. To address voter apathy, it recommends engaging all age groups, increasing voter education, promoting inclusive policies, improving healthcare, security, strengthening political accountability, enhancing information dissemination and tackling financial barriers to foster higher voters’ participation and stronger democracy in Ondo State, Nigeria.
THE IMPACT OF FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS ON INCOME: AN INSTRUMENTAL VARIABLE ANALYSIS OF WORK AUTONOMY IN THE UK
Authors: Chen Dongjing , Dong Jiming , Wang Yueran
Published: January 2025

This research investigates the impact of flexible working arrangements (FWAs) on individual net labor income. Using data from the UK Household Longitudinal Study, we employ fixed effects and instrumental variable models to examine whether having more control over work causes a higher wage level. The study indicates that work autonomy is positively and statistically significantly associated with individual net labor income. As job segmentation and house ownership are used as instrumental variables to address potential endogeneity, we find that FWAs improved productivity and income levels with a higher coefficient than we previously concluded in the baseline model. The findings also emphasize the complex interaction between FWAs and work-life balance, where variables such as housework time and the number of children can negatively affect earnings. This study contributes to the understanding of FWAs' function in income determination and provides insights for designing jobs to maximize both worker performance and financial outcomes.
ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS AS PREDICTORS OF LECTURERS’ JOB MORALE IN UNIVERSITIES IN EDO STATE
Authors: NWACHUKWU  , Ukamaka Appolonia
Published: January 2025

The study examined six organisational factors (organisational justice, organisational loyalty, organisational learning, organisational behaviour, organizational ethics, organizational communication) as predictors of lecturers’ job morale in universities in both public and private universities. The causal-comparative research design was adopted in the study. The population encompassed the 3210 lecturers in the public and private universities in Edo State. A sample size of nine hundred and sixty three (963) lecturers, representing 30percent of the population was drawn. The simple random sampling technique was used to draw a sample of 30 percent of lecturers from both public and private universities in the state. Six instruments for each of the organizational factors and one instrument (Lecturers’ Job Morale Questionnaire) was adapted and used in the study. The Cronbach reliability technique was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. The two hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. The results showed that the combination of all six organisational factors (organisational justice, organisational loyalty, organisational learning, organisational behaviour, organizational ethics, organizational communication) predict job morale of lecturers in universities in Edo State. Furthermore, organisational justice, organisational loyalty, organisational learning, organisational behaviour, organizational ethics, and organizational communication had more effect on job morale of academic staff of private universities than academics in public universities in Edo State. The study recommended that management team of universities should ensure that the principles of fairness and justice is largely embraced in all aspects of lecturers’ instructional and administrative duties. In this regard, issues of appointment, promotion, punishment should always be based on due process and not favouristism.
MOOD DISORDER AND ACADEMIC MOTIVATION OF STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: OMI-UJUANBI  , Omolego Gloria
Published: January 2025

This study examined mood disorder and academic motivation among public secondary school students in Edo State, Nigeria. The study sought to determine the level of mood disorder and academic motivation among secondary school students and also find out whether both variables are correlated. This study adopted the correlational study design. The population of the study covered the Senior Secondary School (SSS) students in all the 29 public secondary schools in Edo State. A total of 300 students were drawn as sample. The simple random sampling technique was used to select fifteen secondary schools in the study area. Two instruments were adopted for this study to measure mood disorder and academic motivation. The test-retest reliability method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. An r-coefficient of 0.78 and 0.81 were obtained on the instruments respectively. Research questions 1 and 2 were analysed using mean (X ̅) and standard deviation (S.D) while the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used to test hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that the level of mood disorder and academic motivation of students were both low. However, there exist an inverse and significant relationship between mood disorder and academic motivation of students. This implies that increase in mood disorder was associated with decrease in academic motivation. It was thereby recommended that guidance and counselling unit should be employed in all faculties to afford students the opportunity of receiving information and orientation services about how to control mood swings and maintain emotional stability for improved academic motivation.
SCHOOL SAFETY ISSUES EXHIBITED AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY (FCT), ABUJA, NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Authors: UDOFIA  , Enefiok Elizabeth
Published: January 2025

The study investigated school safety issues exhibited among secondary school students in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria as well discussed the implications for educational management. Specifically, the study identified forms and frequency of safety issues exhibited among students. The study adopted the descriptive research design. The population consisted of 231 administrators in public Senior Secondary Schools in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. Total enumeration method of the entire population of 231 administrators in public Senior Secondary Schools in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria was used because the population was manageable and accessible to the researcher. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire developed by the researcher and titled: “School Safety Issues Questionnaire - SSIQ”. The test-retest reliability method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data in this study. Frequencies, percentages (%), mean scores (̅X) and Standard Deviation (SD) were used to answer research questions one and two. The results showed that safety issues among students, safety issues against teachers and administrators and safety issues outside the school premises were forms of school safety issues exhibited by students in Secondary Schools in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. Also, results showed that administrators experienced high frequency on safety issues among students, safety issues against teachers and administrators and safety issues outside the school premises exhibited by students in Secondary Schools in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. It was therefore recommended that several preventive approaches like building a perimeter fence with one main entrance to monitor entry and exit effectively in schools and installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system to monitor activities around the school premises. This would help in managing various indiscriminate behaviours of students and curtailing their excesses.
HOME-RELATED FACTORS, UNPROTECTED SEX AND ACTIVITIES WITH MULTIPLE SEXUAL PARTNERS AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN UNIVERSITIES IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Agbonghaomon AREWAH, Afe , Toyosi AKINLOSOTU, Nathaniel
Published: January 2025

This study investigated the extent to which home-related factors including parents’ economic status, parents’ educational status, and family type predict variations in unprotected sexual activities and multiple sexual activities among adolescents in universities in Edo State, Nigeria. Two research questions and hypotheses were raised and tested in the study. The correlational design based on survey method was adopted for the study. The population of this study consisted of all the 73,439 regular undergraduate students in universities in Edo State. A sample size of two thousand nine hundred and thirty eight (2,938) undergraduate students representing 4% of the population was drawn from universities covered in the study. The scale titled: Sexual Risk Survey (SRS) developed by Turchik (2007) was adapted in the study. The Cronbach alpha of 0.71 and 0.78 for unprotected sex and multiple sexual activities was obtained respectively. Data collected were analyzed with binary logistic regression (BLR) as the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that home-related factors (parents’ economic status, educational status, and family type) predicted involvement in unprotected sexual activities and multiple sexual activities among the adolescents in universities in Edo State (p<0.05). It was recommended among others that practising counsellors, trainee counsellors and counsellor educators have roles to play in providing some of their relevant services –information, orientation and counselling services to male and female university undergraduates in Edo State, Nigeria.
EFFECTIVENESS OF INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING IN ENHANCING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AMONG GRADE 10 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: S. Ramos Rodrick , F. Sunga Shermein
Published: January 2025

Inquiry-based learning encourages students to harness their curiosity to shape their questions and drive their learning process. It involves posing questions, developing scenarios, or tackling problems, motivating students to explore and seek information independently rather than simply listening to a teacher's lecture. This quasi-experimental research ought to examine the effectiveness of inquiry-based learning in enhancing critical thinking skills of junior high school students and social studies teachers from the six (6) Junior High Schools in Botolan, Zambales. This study administers a standardized test (pretest and posttest) in data gathering. The findings revealed a significant difference between the students’ pre-test and post-test performance using inquiry-based learning. The results provide statistical evidence suggesting a meaningful difference on the perception of the Social Studies teachers during the implementation of inquiry-based teaching strategies. This study recommends that the Social Studies teachers create a conducive learning environment for inquiry-based learning while effectively managing and monitoring student’s progress and behavior during inquiry-based learning activities, provide timely feedback and impose positive reinforcement to guide learners’ behavior.
THE OVERLAPPING BETWEEN RACE AND IMMIGRANTS IN THE UNITED STATES: ANALYZING THE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING FROM A MORE COMPREHENSIVE WAY
Authors: Yuantian Hu
Published: January 2025

This study mainly tests how immigrant identification and race/ethnicity groups affect the household’s financial well-being. Previous studies usually concentrate on one aspect of financial wellbeing. However, this research analyzes the financial well-being of household from three as-pects – wealth attainment, financial market participation, and the wealth accumulation. Using panel data from 2014 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), this study conducted the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression modeling and the Fixed Effect regression modeling to an-alyze both the cross-sectional and the longitudinal data. The study finds that Asian Americans have better financial well-being outcome than the other race/ethnicity groups. Longitudinally, age of the household reference person and the time it has stayed in the U.S. are significantly and positively related to the financial well-being outcome. Additionally, English proficiency, employment status, high school diploma, household type, and the number of children are all significantly related to the financial well-being outcomes.
THE IMPLICATIONS OF EARLY INDEPENDENCE ON FUTURE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING AMONG UK YOUNG PEOPLE: A LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS WITH PSM-DID
Authors: Ling Yide , Chen Dongjing
Published: January 2025

Leaving biological parents represents a significant turning point in young adults’ early independence, and the timing of this independence tends to influence their future outcomes. This research explores the implications of leaving biological parents on young adults’ financial situation in their later life. The analysis used data from Wave 1-12 of Understanding Society. More importantly, this paper employed PSM and DID methods to determine the casual effects of leaving age on the future financial situations. The result suggests that the age when leaving biological parents significantly influences future economic well-being. Specifically, leaving before 16 years old would negatively affect future economic well-being compared to people leaving after 16, while leaving before 26 years old would cause positive impacts on future economic well-being compared to those who leave after 26. Thus, between 16-26 years old is an optimal age range for young adults to be independent.
Enhancing Smart Home Security Using IoT-Based Intrusion Detection Systems
Authors: PUROHIT ABHISHEK , SHARAN VINIT
Published: January 2025

Smart home automation has been transformed by the
use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, which
provides improved security, energy efficiency, and
convenience. Advanced security measures are essential
to preventing attacks and safeguarding sensitive data as
smart homes proliferate. With real-time monitoring,
threat identification, and automatic reactions to
unwanted access attempts, Internet of Things (IoT)-
based intrusion detection systems (IDS) provide a
potential way to allay these worries. Through an
analysis of their functionality, design, and intrusion
detection efficacy, this study investigates the potential
of IoT-based IDS in augmenting smart home security.
Continuous home environment monitoring is made
possible by the use of linked sensors, cameras, and
smart devices, which also instantly notify authorities
and homeowners of any suspicious activity. By applying
machine learning algorithms and analyzing data from
several devices, the system may discover patterns of
typical activity and spot abnormalities that can point to
a security breach. In order to provide a thorough,

automatic reaction to any threats, IoT-based IDS may
also be coupled with other smart home systems like

alarms, locks, and lights. But the extensive use of IoT-
based IDS also brings up issues with data security,

privacy, and system vulnerabilities. The potential and
difficulties of integrating these technologies in smart
homes are examined extensively in this article. It
highlights the significance of strong encryption, secure
communication protocols, and frequent system
upgrades while talking about the possible dangers of
cyberattacks, data breaches, and privacy invasions. The
study examines how current developments in edge
computing, cloud-based solutions, and intrusion
detection algorithms improve the scalability and
effectiveness of IoT-based IDS in smart home settings.

In the end, this study emphasizes how important IoT-
based IDS may be for enhancing smart home security

while simultaneously addressing the urgent need for
safe, privacy-aware implementation techniques.
Keywords: IoT-based Intrusion Detection, Smart Home
Security, Real-time Monitoring, Machine Learning
HireVision.AI
Authors:   Department of Computer Engineering  Vidya Vikas Education Trust’s Universal College of Engineering  Kaman, Vasai, Walavalkar Rajaram Bharat , Pasi Siddhant Dinesh PasiSiddhant Dinesh , Pandey Harsh Sanjiv , Parmar Meet Manish , D’monte . Silviya
Published: January 2025

HireVision.AI is an AI-powered interview preparation platform designed to revolutionize how users prepare for job interviews. By leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, this platform offers a comprehensive and user-friendly solution that addresses the common challenges faced by candidates during the interview process. With AI-driven mock interviews simulating real-life scenarios, users can practice and receive personalized feedback regarding their performance. This feedback not only highlights areas of improvement, but also boosts candidates' confidence, ensuring that they are better prepared for real-world interviews. A standout feature of HireVision.AI is its data-driven insights, which provide an in-depth analysis of users' interview performance, helping them to understand their strengths and weaknesses. Through this, candidates can refine their responses and improve them over time. The platform also offers a robust question repository tailored to specific industries and roles, ensuring that users receive focused and effective preparations.

HireVision.AI prepares to the next level with its AI-powered coaching, where users receive targeted advice and strategies to excel in interviews. By integrating real-time performance tracking, the candidates can monitor their progress and adjust their learning strategies accordingly. In addition, HireVision.AI helps users navigate the job market with career insights, giving them a competitive edge by providing up-to-date information on company-specific interview patterns and trends. Beyond interview practice, HireVision.AI is designed as a job search assistant, streamlining the process of finding job posts and helping candidates secure the right opportunities. Ultimately, HireVision.AI empowers candidates to excel in interviews and secure successful job placements, providing them with tools they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive market.

Keywords: AI-powered, interview preparation, mock interviews, personalized feedback, performance tracking, data-driven insights, career insights, job trends.
Integration of Natural Language Processing (NLP) in MongoDB NoSQL: A New Era of Efficient Text Data Management
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and engineering  Presidency university, Bengaluru, Vamshy Samarth , Gowda Akshay , A Avinash Amar , KM Rahul
Published: January 2025

Advancements in computing power enable efficient management of large and complex datasets, leading to growing importance in big data analytics. This is evidenced in the progress demonstrated by word embedding’s in creating extensive index files of interconnected entities. Digital collections, which represent layered textual structures and multimodal communication annotations—ranging from linguistic to gestural data—point out the complexity of modern datasets. Evolving data forms call for new techniques for effective storage and management of data forms to be used in NLP applications. This paper analyzes six distinct Database Management Systems (DBMS) that will help in understanding optimum methods for dealing with the complex data types. Specifically, the paper looks into the areas of tokenization, semantic analysis, named entity recognition, sentiment analysis, text classification, and information retrieval. These were found to not be dominant in all tasks. We thus propose a web-based multi-database management system MDBMS that integrates specialized databases in various paradigms; this is scalable and adaptive. This MDBMS model integrates the strengths of different systems to meet the needs of heterogeneous datasets in NLP applications.
A study on the Optimization of digital media strategies for achieving better results in business through online marketing in India
Authors:   Department of Management, Deshwal Anisha , Sharma Parul , Chaudhary Satendra
Published: January 2025

Optimising digital media strategies involves enhancing the planning, execution, and analysis of your efforts to achieve better engagement, reach, and ROI.

Identifying your needs related to brand awareness, lead generation, sales, and customer retention is essential. Using SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) will be highly beneficial. However, the elements of the digital world and its advantages for marketing have fostered the

development of languages, formats, and challenges that have led to the innovation of tools and strategies that are unimaginable offline. In India, the number of
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marketing, social media marketing, search engine optimisation is increasing rapidly.Results of this study reveal that it is extremely important to make use of digital marketing strategies in order to expand business in today’s world.