bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Water Pollution on Human Health and Environment and Its Remedial Techniques: A Review
Authors: Ram Mahala Kumbha
Published: February 2025

Now water pollution poses a threat to the environment and affects not only animals and livestock but also human health. Among these pollutants, non-toxic and organic solvents are the most important because they are toxic, persistent, and difficult to purify with existing methods. For this reason, many research groups are looking for ways to detect and treat contaminated water and wastewater. Based on the above, the situation is currently under review. The results showed that there are a variety of pollutants in water bodies in the United States that affect many people, and some have other ways to treat water pollution. It was decided that a successful challenge would be to develop regional sanitation measures based on the specific needs of the area of interest. Therefore, water treatment facilities should be designed according to the contaminants in the water in the region and treated according to the needs of the stakeholders. The impact on animal and plant life has attracted researchers and environmentalists. It is no less harmful than air and soil pollution, but it has a greater impact on them. This study focuses on the analysis of the concept of pollution and its effects on human health and sources of water pollution. The health effects of pesticides range from mild allergies, eye irritation, breathing difficulties, and reproductive abnormalities to deadly chronic diseases like cancer. This challenge to food safety may be addressed by preventive strategies that include the use of alternative sustainable agricultural practices or mitigating strategies that are based on reducing pesticide exposure from food and water by different processing techniques. This work provides a comprehensive review of the occurrence of pesticides in drinking water and their possible treatment. There are many methods of pollution besides soil pollution, the most important of which are biological pollution, physical pollution, and the disposal of materials and wastewater into rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Keywords: wastewater, treatment, environmental public health, inorganic pollutants, organic contaminants.
Pengembangan Media Flip chart Elemen Pancasila Fase B Untuk Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Untari Nina , Widiastuti Sripit , Putriani Ida
Published: February 2025

Pembelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila sering diabaikan oleh siswa karena minimnya partisipasi mereka dalam pembelajaran konvensional dan minimnya penggunaan media, yang membuat mereka kesulitan memahami materi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengembangkan produk yang sesuai untuk meningkatkan pembelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila. Tahapan desain penelitian meliputi: 1) identifikasi potensi dan masalah, 2) pengumpulan data, 3) desain produk, 4) validasi desain, 5) revisi desain, 6) uji coba produk, dan 7) evaluasi produk. Hasil penilaian dari tiga validator menunjukkan presentase yang tinggi: 1) 86,6% dari ahli materi, 2) 88,8% dari ahli media, dan 3) 91,8% dari ahli bahasa. Hasil uji keterbacaan siswa menunjukkan bahwa media yang dikembangkan sangat sesuai, dengan angket keterbacaan siswa mencapai 95,2% dan angket keterbacaan guru mencapai 92%. Sehingga, pembuatan media flip chart Elemen Pancasila Fase B diasumsikan selaras dan mampu dipakai secara efektif dalam kegiatan belajar.
Analisis Nilai Pendidikan Karakter pada Kumpulan Cerkak Basa Panginyongan Portal Pandemi
Authors: Fitriana Tya Resta , Verrysaputro Exwan Andriyan
Published: February 2025

Pada mata pelajaran bahasa Jawa masih belum banyak buku bacaan cerita dengan dialek bahasa Panginyongan. Sehingga, dibutuhkan analisis terhadap bacaan dengan bahasa Panginyongan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter dalam kumpulan cerita cekak bahasa Panginyongan Portal Pandemi. Dalam kumpulan cerkak ini terdiri dari dua belas cerita cekak. Kedua belas cerita cekak ini sangat menarik untuk dikaji. Hal ini dikarenakan terdapat banyak nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter yang dapat direlevansikan dalam pembelajaran bahasa Jawa siswa di Sekolah Menengah Atas. Dalam penelitian ini, penulis berfokus pada nilai-nilai pendidikan untuk membangun karakter siswa. Nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter yang termuat dalam kumpulan cerita cekak basa panginyongan kemudian dilakukan penelitian dengan analisis kualitatif dengan teknik simak, baca, dan catat. Data dalam penelitian ini berupa dialog dan monolog tokoh-tokoh dalam kumpulan cerita cekak yang menunjukan nilai pendidikan karakter. Data yang diperoleh kemudian dianalisis dengan menggunakan teknik analisis studi dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa terdapat 10 nilai pendidikan karakter. Hasil penelitian ini ialah telah ditemukan nilai pendidikan karakter, diantaranya: 1) religius; 2) mandiri; 3) peduli sosial; 4) bersahabat; 5) tanggung jawab; 6) toleransi; 7) kerja keras; 8) menghargai prestasi; 9) komunikatif; dan 10) jujur. Dengan muatan nilai pendidikan karakter ini dapat dikatakan bahwa kumpulan cerkak basa panginyongan portal pandemi sangat relevan untuk dijadikan sebagai bahan bacaan pendukung siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas pada mata pelajaran bahasa Jawa materi cerita cekak.
Analisis Model HOT-Fit terhadap Evaluasi Sistem Informasi Manajemen Puskesmas Kabupaten Lumajang dengan PLS-SEM
Authors: Saputra Zainal , Siwi Pradini Risqy , Naseh Khudori Ahsanun
Published: February 2025

Sistem Informasi Manajemen Puskesmas Kabupaten Lumajang yang disebut New-Simpul merupakan sistem yang membantu administrasi dan pelayanan kesehatan di Puskesmas Kabupaten Lumajang. Dalam penerapannya terdapat berbagai kendala yang mempengaruhi kinerja pelayanan kesehatan di UPT Puskesmas. Penelitian ini mengevaluasi New-Simpul menggunakan kerangka model HOT-Fit, yang terdiri dari 3 variabel human, organization, technology dan 8 indikator system quality, information quality, service quality, system development, user satisfaction, system use, structure, dan environment. Penelitian ini menggunakan 51 responden dan menggunakan analisis PLS-SEM untuk menguji validitas model serta hubungan antar indikator.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa indikator environment memiliki nilai rata-rata terendah (3,98), diikuti oleh service quality (4,03) dan user satisfaction (4,06), sehingga menjadi prioritas utama dalam perbaikan. Sebaliknya, indikator system development memiliki rata-rata tertinggi (4,33). Dari total 15 hipotesis yang diuji, 5 hipotesis diterima, sedangkan 10 hipotesis lainnya ditolak. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa model HOT-Fit mampu menjelaskan hubungan antar indikator dengan baik, meskipun beberapa jalur menunjukkan pengaruh yang lemah atau tidak signifikan. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan pembaruan perangkat keras, penguatan infrastruktur teknologi, serta penyediaan program pelatihan atau panduan teknis untuk mengoptimalkan New-Simpul. Implikasi praktisnya adalah mendukung efisiensi operasional dan kualitas pelayanan di UPT Puskesmas. Studi lanjutan disarankan untuk melibatkan populasi yang lebih luas dan menambahkan variabel proses guna memperluas cakupan evaluasi.
Conformal Einstein solitons on a perfect fluid spacetime
Authors: G. S. Shivaprasanna , Haque Md. Samiul , G. Somashekhara
Published: February 2025

The objective of this research is to investigate the geometrical composition
of a perfect fluid spacetime with a torse-forming vector field in connection
with Conformal Einstein Soliton and Conformal -Einstein Soliton. Also,
We have studied the conditions for a Conformal Einstein Soliton to be shrinking or expanding or steady. Further, we investigated the perfect fluid spacetime that satisfies (; )Wp Z = 0, (; )Mp Z = 0, (; )Z Wp = 0 and
(; )Z Mp = 0.
Perception of Evaluators While Evaluating University Theory Answer Sheets: Cross-Sectional Virtual Survey
Authors: Bhatnagar Neetu , Sharma Bharti , Sain Priya
Published: February 2025

Background: Nursing is a profession in which student after completing their training programme and provides best care to the patients. This training will shape the student’s future and make it bright. This Profession makes a student’s more decision maker, critical thinker and deal with daily ethical challenges. An important and simultaneously difficult aspect of good examination preparation is obtaining a properly trained and well-motivated group of assessors. To effectively recruit and maintain cooperation with assessors, it is worth knowing their opinion. The main aim of conducting this survey is to know the opinion of evaluators while evaluating. Objective: To assess the perception of evaluators while evaluating university theory answer sheets and to find out the association between the perception of evaluators with their selected demo-graphic variables. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire on evaluators who evaluate university theory answer sheets. This questionnaire consisted of 12 dichotomous questions about their perceptions. Purposive sampling technique was used to collect data. A total of 114 evaluators participated in this study. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used to find out the result. Finding: The Result showed that out of 114 evaluators, maximum 56.1% of evaluators were belongs to the age group of 31-40 years followed by 82.5% were females. Majority 93.9% were working in private area followed by 78.9% were qualified M.Sc (N). Majority 38.6% of evaluators were having 3 to7 years of experience. Majority of the evaluators has shown positive perception regarding all the aspects except the good or bad mood of the evaluator while checking the university theory answer sheets and checking previous theory sheet will affect the marking of the next answer sheets. Conclusion: The study concluded that the variables like age, gender, working area, qualification and years of experience were found to be statistically non-significant i.e., p<0.05.
A Study to Evaluate the effectiveness of Multi Component Therapy on Weight, Memory and Concentration among Overweight children in selected schools at Dharapuram
Authors: J. Florance , J. Lakshmi Priya
Published: February 2025

Overweight are the important condition in the all over world and it was cause various problems in the body and reducing the memory and concentration in the children. Yoga and Exercise was reduced the weight of the children and improving the cognitive functions of the child. The study was aimed to a study to evaluate the effectiveness of Multi component therapy on Weight, Memory and Concentration among Overweight children in selected schools at Dharapuram. The research approach used for the study was evaluative approach. The research design used for the present study was quasi experimental non equivalent control group pre test post test only design. The conceptual framework was based on Modified Daniel. L. Stuffle Beam’s Evaluation Model. The screening done and sample was selected. The samples were selected by non - probability purposive sampling technique. Sample size was 60 children out of which 30 were in experimental group and 30 were in control group. The children weight being measured by using a digital weighing machine using BMI Calculation (IAP Body Mass Index (BMI) chart 2015), memory measured by using Modified IAP Standard and Memory Assessment and concentration measured by using Modified James M Swanson Concentration Assessment Rating Scale. The Multi component therapy was administered daily for a period of 30 days to overweight children. The data were analyzed and tabulated using descriptive and inferential statistics. The mean pre test weight 54.7(SD +6.9) and post test weight 54.2(SD+7.0) respectively. The mean post test value was lower than the mean pre test value with the mean difference of 0.5. The mean pre test level of memory 29(SD+6.6) and post test level of memory 46.8(SD+11.8) respectively. The mean post test value was higher than the mean pre test value with the mean difference is 17.8. The mean pre test level of concentration 45(SD+4.4) and post test level of concentration 64.5(SD+5.5) respectively. The mean post test value was higher than the mean pre test value with the mean difference is 19.5. The calculated independent “t” test value was 2.4 which was significant of p<0.05 level. The calculated independent “t” test value was 11.4, which was significant at p<0.05 level. The calculated independent “t” test value was 18 which was significant at p<0.05 level. There was a weak negative correlation between weight and memory. The r value was -0.17. There was a weak negative correlation between concentration and weight. The r value was - 0.28. There was a positive correlation between memory and concentration. The r value was 0.52. The study findings revealed that Multi component therapy was convenient, easy to do, highly feasible to reduce weight and improves the health and well being of the children. The multi component therapy was useful to improve the academic performance of the children.
Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Pulmonary Function Measures among COPD patients at Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala
Authors: M. D. Bini , Gnanadurai Angela , Sr. Philo Reshmi
Published: February 2025

The study sought to ascertain if and how lung function assessments were enhanced in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Objectives: Measure pulmonary function in COPD patients after the intervention, compare pre- and post-rehabilitation levels of knowledge and practice, and correlate pretest scores on measures of knowledge and practice with certain socio-demographic and clinical data variables. Methodology: The study indicates that the Betty Neuman system model was used. With a single group, the study used a pretest-posttest pretest procedure using a quasi-experimental methodology. Thirty chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients were selected at random from the pulmonology outpatient department. Using the Borge dyspnoea scale (degree of breathlessness), heart rate, and oxygen saturation, pulmonary function measurements were evaluated before and after the intervention using a standardised 6-minute walk test. Before learning about pulmonary rehabilitation and breathing exercises, participants were given a structured knowledge questionnaire and a practice checklist as a pretest. When the four weeks were over, the same practice checklist and structured knowledge questions were used to give the posttest. Results: The study's results showed that 46.7% of the participants were male, 86.7% were in the age bracket of 61–70, 43.3% had only completed elementary school, and 0% had completed high school.100% of subjects were married, 66.7% of subjects resides at rural area and 33.3% at urban area. 26.7% were industrial workers, 30% of COPD patients had the monthly income below Rs 5000, 33.3% had above 6 years of duration of illness.76.7% of COPD patient had history of smoking. None of them had no previous exposure to pulmonary rehabilitation. The overall mean posttest knowledge score (18.306.78, t29=3.038, p0.000) and practice score (15.935.40, t29=1.67, p0.000) showed a substantial increase compared to the pretest knowledge score of 6.175.40 and the practice score of 8.278.12. The 6-minute walk test, which gauges how pulmonary rehabilitation affects pulmonary function measures in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), was shown to have a statistically significant correlation (p=0.001) with pulmonary function measurements. Association of pretest level of knowledge score with educational status is highly significant (p=0.001) and practice score was moderately significant (p=0.002) with measures to relive breathing difficulty. Conclusion: There is a great need to educate the COPD patients about pulmonary rehabilitation to improve the pulmonary function measures.
Impact of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Technique on Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Elderly Residing in selected Old Age Homes in Guwahati, Kamrup (M) Assam
Authors: Talukdar Rimpi , Talukdar Renu , Nath Kalpana , Lakshminarasimhan Anand
Published: February 2025

Depression, anxiety, and stress are some of the common problems in older adults, affecting every aspect of life, including energy, appetite, sleep, and interest in work, hobbies, and relationships. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a program that incorporates mindfulness to assist people with pain and a range of conditions and life issues. There is growing evidence of the effectiveness of mindfulness-based meditation in treating everything from depression to breast cancer. Thus, the present study was undertaken to assess the impact of the MBSR technique on depression, anxiety, and stress among elderly people. Forty-two elderly individuals residing in Amar Ghar Old Age Home in Patharquarry, Narengi, Guwahati, were selected as a sample using purposive (total population) sampling technique. Data were collected using the DASS-42 scale to assess the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress among the elderly. The MBSR technique, which includes body scan practice, breathing exercises, and simple yoga asanas, was provided for two hours every day for a period of four weeks under the supervision and guidance of Mr. Anil Sharma, HOD, Yoga Department, GMCH. Ethical consideration was obtained from the IEC, Regional College of Nursing, and informed consent was taken from the subjects. After four weeks of intervention, it was found that the mean score of depression significantly decreased from 10.52 in the pre-test to 8.16 in the post-test (p=0.00001), anxiety significantly reduced from 11.62 in the pre-test to 5.26 in the post-test (p=0.00001), and stress decreased from 15.6 in the pre-test to 7 in the post-test (p=0.00001). Thus, it shows the effectiveness of MBSR in reducing depression, stress, and anxiety among elderly people. There was also a significant association of depression with marital status and nature of the relationship with visitors; anxiety with age, gender, source of financial help, nature of admission to the old age home, activities of daily living, and psychological support; and stress with educational status, source of financial help, and the number of children of the elderly. The positive outcome of the study indicates that MBSR is effective in reducing depression, stress, and anxiety levels among the elderly.
SPENDING REVIEW AS A POLICY TOOL FOR ENSURING EFFICIENCY IN PUBLIC EXPENDITURES AND ITS IMPACT ON FISCAL BALANCE
Authors: Hançer Nihal Selcen
Published: February 2025

The evolving role of the state as an economic actor, the emphasis on efficiency in public expenditures, the need to expand fiscal space, and the spending-increasing tendencies following the 2008 crisis have necessitated the development and implementation of effective policy tools in public financial management. This article examines the spending review method, a policy tool aimed at ensuring the efficient use of public resources and conducting public expenditures on a rational basis, to determine whether it contributes to enhancing the efficiency of public spending. The analysis section of the study is based on 25 OECD countries that have integrated this method into their public financial management systems, with budget balance serving as the primary indicator of fiscal balance. The study finds that the existing adverse impact of public expenditures on budget balance has shifted positively, showing an improvement following the adoption of the spending review approach
A green forage diet enhances microbial diversity in buffalo rumen
Authors: Salzano Angela , Bifulco Giovanna , Calanni Macchio Alfio , Longobardi Valentina , Aragona Francesca , Pacelli Giovan Maria , Campanile Giuseppe
Published: February 2025

Diet alterations affect the composition of the rumen microbiota and, consequently, the rumen metabolism, animal productivity, and the quality of its products. Aim of the work was to analyze the effects of an experimental feed based on the inclusion of ryegrass green forage (16.1 kg dry matter (DM) and, in kg on DM, 14.4 kg crude protein, 5.0 kg fat, 38.5 kg NDF, 23.4 kg ADF, 33.1 NSC, 15.5 kg and 0.91 Milk forage units; Green group) on the microbial composition of the rumen of buffaloes compared to a traditional total mixed ratio (TMR) diet (16.0 kg DM and, in kg on DM, 14.5 kg crude protein, 4.8 kg fat, 38.0 kg NDF, 24.0 kg ADF, 34.0 NSC, 21.0 kg and 0.93 Milk forage units; Dry group). The forage was just ryegrass at the re-blossoming stage, cut twice a day to avoid any fermentation, and immediately put in the mixing wagon, with no storage, and administered to animals. The forage to concentrates ratio of control buffaloes was 56:44, and that of treated buffaloes was 69:31. The two diets were isonitrogenous and isoenergetic and differed only in the inclusion of green feed in treated buffaloes. The study was carried out over 60 days in a commercial buf-falo dairy farm in southern Italy using lactating Italian Mediterranean dairy buffaloes (n 8/group). Rumen fluid samples were immediately collected at the slaughterhouse, and bacterial genomic DNA was extracted to perform metagenomic analyses. Firmicutes and Bacteroidota were the most abundant phyla in both Dry and Green groups (over 92% of the total bacteria). Al though the abundant microbial taxa of the rumen are not affected by the experimental diet, we observed a significant increase in rare species and an overall increase in total biodiversity in the Green group. Indeed, at the order level, the Peptostreptococcales-Tissierellales, Veillonellales-Selenomonadales, and Bradymonadales groups showed statistically significant differences (p<0.05), with the former bacteria being more abundant in the Dry group and the other two in the Green group. Moreover, at the genus level, Prevotellaceae_YAB2003_group and Colidextribacter were more abundant (p<0.05) in the Dry group, while Selenomonas, Prevotellaceae-UCG-007, Quinella, Oscillospira, and Tyzzerella, were more abundant (p<0.05) in the Green group. We conclude that including green forage in the diet can stimulate a more taxonomically and functionally diverse rumen microbiome with positive effects on microbiota total biodiversity, which might improve the health and productivity of the buffaloes.
Chemical analysis of buffalo meat in a self-consumption system in northeastern of Argentina
Authors: Rébak Gladis , Obregón Gladys , Gómez Diego , Vázquez-Acosta Laura , Pino Mariano , Obregón Julia , Molina Rosa , Cantero Victoria , Segovia-Espinola Luz
Published: February 2025

The Argentine Northeast region is characterized by its subtropical climate, with low and floodable land with significant environmental variability. The exploitation of buffaloes is presented as an alternative for meat production, as it adapts to special agro-ecological conditions due to waterlogging of the land, the presence of low-digestibility pastures and ectoparasites in which beef cattle do not always express their maximum potential. This research was carried out as part of a larger work at the El Carmen farm, 20 km from Corrientes, which hasapproximately 30 hectares, where beef cattle and buffaloes coexist. The sample included 15 post-weaning Murrah (n: 5), Mediterranean (n: 5) buffaloes breeds and their crosses (n: 5), with ages ranging from 12 to 15 months and average weights of 380 kg. Animals were raised on natural fields, with access to self-consumption hoppers to supply food composed of alfalfa bales, broken and whole corn, and soybean pellets with a consumption of 1.5% of live weight. The composition of the food supplied as strategic supplementation to achieve the slaughter weight was studied, as well as the chemical composition of the meat, taking samples of the Longissimus dorsi muscle between the 11th and 13th ribs, obtaining steaks with a thickness of 2.5 cm., being conditioned in bags of first use and refrigerated at 4 ºC until its processing in the laboratory of the Food Technology Service of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences of Corrientes. With the steak samples (n: 15), we determined the chemical composition of the meat and the food supplied to the buffaloes, referencing the standard methods of the Official Association of Analytical Chemists (AOAC). The fatty acid profile was also determined, with extraction according to the Folch technique and gas chromatography (GC), identifying saturated (SFA), unsat-urated (UFA): monounsaturated (MUFA) and polyunsaturated (PUFA) fatty acids present in the intramuscular fat. The average values in meat were 28.09% db, 71.91% moisture, 23.69% crude protein, 1.94% ethereal extract (chemical fat), and 1.23% ash. Regarding fatty acids, values of 18.59% SFA and 81.4%UFA were found, standing out within the latter 77.4% MUFA and 4% PUFA. Ratio n-3/PUFA/n-6 PUFA was 1:2. No significant differences in breeds and crosses were detected, concluding that buffalo meat is nutritionally healthy and productively profitable for the region.
Comparison of meat tenderness parameters and free amino acids content in different species: Buffalo, Yak and Maremmana beef
Authors: Contò Michela , Di Giovanni Sabrina , Contò Giacomo , Failla Sebastiana
Published: February 2025

Meat tenderness and flavor are essential characteristics for consumer satisfaction. These parameters are influenced by several aspects, such as animal species and proteolytic enzyme activity that occurs during post- mortem aging. This work aimed to evaluate the evolution of the proteolytic degradation on Longissimus dorsi muscle in male buffalo (B), yak (Y), and Maremmana beef breed (M) of about 16 months old during the pre-rigor and post-rigor period. Muscle samples were stored at 3 °C and sampled at 3, 6, 24, 72 h, 7, and 14 days after slaughtering five animals for each species. All the samples were stored at -80 °C and then analyzed for free amino acids (FAA) by GC, collagen insoluble content by quantifying hydroxyproline after acidic hydrolysis of meat (AOAC method), myofibrillar degradation (MFI) by spectrometric methods and sarcomere length by optical microscope measurements. On the 14th day, the shear force of cooked meat was determined by the Warner- Bratzler apparatus (WBS). Data were analyzed by ANOVA using a bifactorial model (species and aging times). Furthermore, correlation among data was performed. Among the studied species, M showed less FAA than Y (p<0.015), particularly Val, Leu, and Met. B meat showed an intermediate position. These amino acids are linked to a bitter flavor. B reported a higher value of Asp (0.55 μg/g vs 0.24 μg/g) and His (0.85 μg/g vs 0.23 μg/g) compared to M. As we expected, the aging time influenced almost all FAA. The increase in FAA generally contributes to the improvement of meat taste. During aging, FAA increased until 24 hours but decreased between 72 hours and seven days to speed up subsequently. Buffalo showed the lowest insoluble collagen percentage (65.59% vs. 69.95% average for Y and M) and the lowest MFI (44.63 vs 52.03, respectively p<0.005). On the contrary, B showed a higher sarcomere length than Y (1.52 vs 1.36 μm). All these parameters contributed to explaining the intermediate shear force value of B (41.4 N) with respect to Y (30.9 N) and M (58.6 N) assessed at 14 days. The shear force resulted inversely related to Leu (r-0.74), Met (r-0.63), and MFI (r-0.69) with significant Pearson coefficients. In conclusion, we can highlight several differences among the species, and buffalo meat reported some indicators of proteolysis favorable for quality.
Fostering Behavioural Change Towards Integrated Care – a Multi-Team Case Study in Specialised Youth Services
Authors: Sekreve Andrée , Struik Maurits , Van Olffen Woody , Nooteboom Laura
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Integrated care is crucial in delivering coherent and coordinated support to families with multiple and complex problems. Reorienting care organisations towards integrated care is a complex organisational change process. It requires both structural and behavioural adjustments. To learn about effective practice, it is useful to study implementation between contexts.
Description: This mixed methods case study provides a comparison over time of five regional teams simultaneously implementing an integrated care delivery mode. Group interviews identified whether and how different elements in the change approach helped or hindered the change progress.
Discussion: We describe and discuss how the teams were guided and supported in learning to make the behavioural switches associated with their new integrated mode of operation.
Conclusion: Our support-interventions appeared to be largely successful in fostering four pre-defined integrated care behaviours. This research took place during the Covid-19 pandemic, which was challenging but also brought unexpected benefits.
Trends in Temperature in India: Impact on Precipitation and Freshwater Resources
Authors: J. Sathya  , P. Kanakarani  , J. Gayathri  , M. Babu  , R. Thiruppathi
Published: February 2025

The present study examines the trends and variance in temperature in India for the last 12 decades. Climate change occurs due to the rise in average temperature caused by human-induced factors. The literature reviewed revealed that the impact of rising temperature has been observed in Antarctic region by melting of ice resulted rise in sea level and increase in salinity in the coastal water bodies, to Asian region by change in seasonal precipitation caused either flood or drought. This paper analysed the trends in India’s rising minimum and maximum temperature for the last 12 decades. The analysis exhibits that India’s minimum and maximum average temperature raised to 1.44 °C and 2.14 °C over the last 12 decades. The temperature was triggered particularly during the period 1951 to 2022, recorded an average minimum of 2 °C and average maximum of 2.60 °C which is higher than the average temperature of last 122 years. The fluctuations in temperature resulted in raising temperature in India affecting the precipitation by either heavy rainfall with flood or drought. The withdrawals of freshwater from agriculture and domestic sector and freshwater stress level in India have had significant relations with both minimum and maximum raising temperature in India.
Exploring Guava Fruit (Psidium guajava L.): A Promising Antioxidant Source
Authors: Thorat Bahadur , Pangrikar Prashant
Published: February 2025

Regardless of their origin, natural bioactive compounds have always been important as cutting-edge medicinal treatments. They offer tremendous therapeutic capabilities in addition to having a significant direct and indirect impact on human health. Throughout the world, fruit species are widely regarded and heavily consumed. Epidemiologic data confirms the link between a high fruit intake and a low risk of developing chronic diseases. There are various biological reasons why eating fruits may help to minimize or avoid chronic diseases. Vitamins, minerals, fibre, and a variety of other kinds of biologically active substances are all present in fruits, making them important sources of nutrients and energy. An indigenous fruit to the tropics of North America, guava is used commercially for its flavour, scent, and taste. There have been many reported pharmacological uses for it, including the antibacterial properties of its leaves and the use of fresh fruit and tea made from its leaves to cure diabetes mellitus, diarrhoea, dysentery, and many other conditions. Guava, however, is also a promising source of natural antioxidants that might be exploited in the creation of new formulations for a variety of medicinal purposes due to its rich content. Quercetin, kaempferol, and schottenol, among many other phenolic components, are abundant in the guava extract. Each ingredient in guava extract has biological impacts, primarily antioxidant qualities.
Effect of Irrigation Stress and Nitrogen Levels on Growth, Yield and Economics of Wheat
Authors: Sran Lovepreet Singh , Singh Baljinder , Kaur Ramandeep
Published: February 2025

The results of nitrogen dose of 140 kg/ha significantly show that plant height 20 DAS (13.41 cm), 40 DAS (29.85cm), 70 DAS (63.32cm), at harvest (96.63cm), test weight 41.76 gm. respectively. Spike length 11.67cm, grain yield 36.45 q/ha, Straw yield 69.89 q/ha harvest index (105.13%) was found significantly maximum with application nitrogen level N3 (120 kg N /ha). Significantly maximum plant height 20 DAS (13.21cm), 40 DAS (31.27cm), 70 DAS (68.95 cm), at harvest (100.95cm), spike length 11.57cm, grains per spike 48.10, test weight 43.73 gm, total produce 39 q/ha, grain yield 41.19 q/ha, Straw yield 79.21 q/ha and harvest index 105.63% was shown by I3 (Irrigation stress at booting stage). Interaction effect of N4 (140 kg N /ha) and I3 (irrigation stress at booting stage) treatments shows maximum plant height 20DAS (13.68 cm), 40DAS (34 cm), at harvest 102.33cm, total produce in 42.35 q/ha, cost of cultivation Rs. 27845/ha. Significantly higher value of plant height 70DAS, spike length 13.11cm, number of grain per spike 49.10, test weight 45.38 gm., number of grain per spike 49.10, grain yield 46.12q/ha, straw yield 85.27 q/ha, harvest index (110.61 %), gross return Rs. 97483.66/ ha, net return Rs.70235/ha and benefit cost ratio 3.55 was noticed in the interaction of nitrogen level N3 (120 kg N /ha) and I3 (irrigation stress at booting stage) treatments as compared with other treatments. The results of this study showed that 140kg N/ha treatment and irrigation stress at booting stage individually has a great potential to increase growth parameters and 120kg N/ha has maximum benefit in yield parameters in the crop. The combination of nitrogen (120 kg/ha) and irrigation stress at booting stage fetched the highest grain yield and benefit cost ratio from wheat in comparison to other treatments.
Molecular identification and characterization of insect pollinators of Prunus persica (L.) Stokes from Western Himalaya, India
Authors: Dhiman Poonam , Thakur Mahender Singh
Published: February 2025

Peaches are highly valued for both their nutritional benefits and economic impact, making them one of the most popular fruits around the world. Peach flowers are pollinated by a diverse range of insect pollinators and their diversity significantly influences the fruit production in Peach crop. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the molecular identification and characterization of different insect pollinators species of Prunus persica (Peach) using mtDNA sequences from the COI barcode dataset. In the present study, 16 species of different insect pollinators were collected and characterized molecularly. The main objectives of this study are to link the morphological and molecular identification of the insect pollinators of Prunus persica in order to find more strategies to conserve these insect pollinators.
Aporte de las MYPES a la generación de empleo en Zona Oriental de El Salvador
Authors: Vaquerano Benavides José Rigoberto
Published: February 2025

Las Micro y Pequeñas Empresas (MYPES) son parte fundamental en la economía regional y global, es esencial comprender su contribución en la generación de empleo e impacto en la economía, por tanto, en este artículo se presta especial atención a su influencia actual. Se examina la importancia de contar con políticas económicas sólidas que respalden los esfuerzos de estas empresas, se abordan los factores que influyen en las MYPES para lograr su subsistencia y crecimiento económico. Así mismo se presentan los principales hallazgos obtenidos a partir de encuesta administrada a 347 microempresarios y 34 pequeños empresarios del oriente del país en 2023 y se proponen acciones puntuales para fortalecer el papel de las MYPES en la creación sostenible de empleos.
¿Cómo nos fue durante el 2021-2022 en las clases a distancia?
Authors: Lázaro-Aguilar Paulina , Pérez Vielma Nadia Mavel , Aguilera-Sosa Víctor R.
Published: February 2025

Durante la pandemia de SARS-CoV-2 aumentaron los trastornos mentales, el género y el nivel socioeconómico fueron factores determinantes. Objetivo: Analizar las diferencias en ansiedad, depresión, inteligencia emocional y autoestima por nivel socioeconómico y género, n=368 estudiantes universitarios mexicanos, durante el 2021-2022. Métodos: Estudio no experimental, transversal, aleatorizado, y explicativo. Se aplicaron los instrumentos de ansiedad[1]depresión de Beck, inteligencia emocional (TMMS-24) y autoestima de Coopersmith mediante Google Forms.
Resultados: 54 % fueron mujeres. Los puntajes de depresión y ansiedad se encontraron en punto de corte alto, p<0.05 por género, y nivel socioeconómico en autoestima, depresión, ansiedad, mayor riesgo en femenino, y nivel socioeconómico bajo. Conclusión: Los grupos de mayor riesgo fueron los de nivel socioeconómico bajo y género femenino.
Percepción de desarrollo de competencias en ambientes virtuales de educación superior: análisis por área de conocimiento
Authors: Campos Morán Saúl
Published: February 2025

La educación en línea en El Salvador actualmente se imparte en dos modalidades: sincrónica, en la que la clase es en línea, pero impartida y recibida en tiempo real, y asincrónica, que se refiere a la enseñanza-aprendizaje virtual. Esto implica, tanto para el profesor como para el estudiante, el dominio de ciertas habilidades que permitan impartir y recibir clases de manera efectiva. La investigación tuvo por objetivo identificar las competencias que inciden en el logro de aprendizajes en estudiantes de la modalidad sincrónica de educación superior. Para ello, se hizo un estudio para medir la percepción de los profesores sobre el dominio de sus competencias y el impacto que estas tienen en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de los estudiantes, así como una medición de la percepción de un grupo de estudiantes sobre dicho dominio. Entre los principales resultados, existe alta percepción de dominio para las competencias de búsqueda de información en línea y comunicación oral, mientras que las áreas de metodología y didáctica en línea y trabajo en ambientes sincrónicos presentan medias más bajas, aunque esto varía según el área de conocimiento. Los estudiantes, por su parte, validan esta percepción, mostrando valores de satisfacción con la implementación de la modalidad sincrónica de clases en línea.
The level of autonomy among students enrolled in the gifted program in the Al-Ahsa region: An evaluative study
Authors: Saleh Shoeb Gamal , AlAli Rommel Mahmoud , Abdel-Al Ibrahim Khaled Ahmed
Published: February 2025

This study evaluates the efficacy of the Gifted Care Program implemented in public schools within the Al-Ahsa region of Saudi Arabia, with a dual focus on assessing its success in achieving predefined objectives and examining its impact on fostering independence among enrolled students. Utilizing a single-group experimental design (pre-test/post-test), the research involved a sample of 90 gifted students across four program levels, spanning grades six (primary) to nine (intermediate). The independent variable was the structured gifted program, while the dependent variable measured students’ level of independence through a validated psychometric scale. Statistical analysis employed the non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test, supplemented by effect size calculations, to account for potential non-normal data distribution and quantify the magnitude of observed changes. Results demonstrated statistically significant improvements in students’ independence scores following program participation (p < 0.05) with a calculated effect size approximating 1.0—indicative of a robust practical impact according to conventional interpretive frameworks. These findings underscore the program’s success in cultivating an educational environment tailored to gifted learners’ cognitive and emotional needs, thereby enhancing critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and academic performance. The study further highlights the program’s alignment with broader educational goals of nurturing autonomy and self-directed learning competencies among gifted populations. The outcomes advocate for sustained investment in specialized gifted programs, emphasizing their capacity to address unique student needs while contributing to national human capital development. Recommendations include longitudinal studies to assess long-term impacts and curricular refinements to optimize scalability and inclusivity. This research advances empirical understanding of gifted education in Saudi Arabia, offering actionable insights for policymakers and educators committed to fostering excellence in specialized learning frameworks.
From self-gratification to practicality: Examining the role of materialism and personality traits in consumer decision-making
Authors: Elgeka Honey Wahyuni Sugiharto , Jianhong Ma , Manuaba Ida Ayu Cynthea
Published: February 2025

This study examines the mediating role of materialism in the relationship between narcissism, self-esteem, and shopping value styles among Indonesian Generation Z consumers. Specifically, it explores how narcissism influences hedonic shopping behaviors (pleasure-oriented) and how self-esteem drives utilitarian shopping values (efficiency-driven). Data were collected from 470 respondents aged 18–25 in Surabaya, Indonesia, through a cross-sectional survey using convenience sampling. Path analysis and bootstrapping with SmartPLS 4.0 were employed to assess direct, indirect, and mediating effects. The results indicate that narcissism significantly correlates with hedonic shopping behaviors driven by self-gratification and enjoyment. Meanwhile, self-esteem is associated with utilitarian values, emphasizing quality and practicality. Materialism mediates the relationship between narcissism and hedonic shopping values, amplifying pleasure-oriented consumption. However, its effect on utilitarian values is weaker. Marketers can develop targeted strategies for narcissistic and self-esteem-driven consumers, while educational programs can help mitigate materialistic tendencies and promote responsible consumption. This study enhances the understanding of the interplay between personality traits, materialism, and consumer behavior, offering valuable insights for both academia and industry.
Professional motivation of students in modern conditions of labor market development
Authors: Niyazbayeva Aigul
Published: February 2025

The present work is a tribute to researching students' career motivation in a dynamically changing work environment. There is a certain emphasis placed on researching the interrelationship between gained work competencies, youth career aspirations, and present requirements placed by employers. In its activity, the present study utilizes an interdisciplinary analysis with both quantitative and qualitative tools, including correlation and regression. The report mentions career progression and high salaries as principal driving impulses for students, but significant geographical inequality in employment opportunities still prevails. Huge urban areas, such as Almaty and Astana, enjoy a relatively easier working environment, but less economically developed regions have restricted access to high-quality jobs. Besides, extreme gender gaps have been experienced: while males have a greater concern for salary and professional advancement, females prioritize job stability. Insufficient practical training among graduates further widens the gap between youth expectations and the actual conditions of the labor market. The authors espouse a systemic transformation of the educational system through practice-related instruction, dual training structures, and competency development with a view to adaptability. Upscaling infrastructure and generating jobs in economically disadvantaged regions is regarded as a strategic intervention in youth unemployment. The online transformation of the jobs marketplace, such as career guidance and job placement platforms, is regarded as a key factor in addressing employment challenges. The report offers valuable recommendations for educational institutions and government bodies to enhance the competitiveness of young professionals and promote the sustainable development of the labor market.
Academic engagement and its relation to academic competence among secondary school students, from the perspectives of school counselors
Authors: Al-Rashidi Anwar Hammad
Published: February 2025

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between academic engagement and academic competence among secondary school students from the perspectives of school counselors. The population of the study consisted of all school counselors in the Al Kharj educational district in Saudi Arabia; the sample included 70 counselors. The study's research design was a correlational descriptive one, and selected research instruments were the Academic Engagement Scale and the Academic Competence Scale. The study obtained several findings, most importantly the following: "levels of academic engagement among secondary school students" were rated as moderate from the perspectives of school counselors; academic competence was rated as moderate from the perspectives of school counselors; and there is a positive correlation between levels of academic engagement and academic competence among secondary school students. Findings of the study indicate that academic engagement is an important catalyst for academic competence in secondary school students. Therefore, promoting academic engagement should be taken into careful consideration by educational administrators. Designing school counseling programs in secondary schools across Saudi Arabia, with a focus on promoting and enhancing academic engagement among students; training teachers and school counselors in Al Kharj on applying evidence-based methods for fostering academic engagement among school students; and organizing specialized activities in teachers' professional development programs focusing on approaches and methods for improving students' levels of academic competence.
STEM-integrated education: Assessment of the liquidity of training future specialists in the engineering and technical fields
Authors: Kurbanbekov Bakitzhan , Nurizinova Makpal , Ramankulov Sherzod , Yergobek Yesim , Akeshova Madina
Published: February 2025

This study aims to determine the impact of STEM education integration on students' cognitive activity, critical and creative thinking skills, and overall learning outcomes. Additionally, it seeks to identify the effectiveness and unique features of STEM integration in education. A systematic review of scientific literature was conducted using the PRISMA methodology. The Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 4.0 software was applied to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the review, allowing for an in-depth meta-analysis of research findings. This approach enabled the precise evaluation of the impact of STEM education integration on various educational indicators. The results confirm the high effectiveness of STEM integration in the educational process. The systematic review and meta-analysis conducted using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 4.0 demonstrated that STEM education significantly enhances students' engagement, critical and creative thinking skills, and knowledge acquisition in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Furthermore, STEM approaches contribute to students' professional readiness by strengthening their problem-solving and analytical abilities. STEM integration plays a crucial role in modern education by fostering interdisciplinary connections between natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The application of Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 4.0 provided robust evidence that STEM-based teaching methods effectively improve students' cognitive and analytical abilities, making it a valuable and impactful approach in contemporary education. The findings of this study can be utilized to develop effective teaching strategies that incorporate STEM methodologies to enhance students' engagement, problem-solving skills, and academic performance. The integration of STEM approaches, validated through meta-analysis, serves as a strong foundation for future research on interdisciplinary learning and professional competence development.