bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
From the ‘‘Former Rubber Capital of the World’’ to Space of Hope? Refugees and Urban Transformations in Akron, Ohio
Authors: Schemschat Norma
Published: January 2025

The US city of Akron, Ohio, has long struggled with the effects of urban decline. Once the ‟Rubber Capital of the World,” the city has experienced significant downscaling during the twenty-first century, marked by an economic downturn and declining population numbers. However, the city has become an important site for refugee resettlement in Ohio, and its North Hill neighborhood has emerged as what one could call a ‟laboratory” for urban revitalization led by the refugees. The paper analyzes refugee arrival in Akron through the lens of hope, both for the newcomers and their arrival city. It shows that Akron’s North Hill neighborhood has become a fragile space of hope for a city administration seeking means for urban revitalization, and for refugee groups who shape it through everyday citizenship and place-making.
Hope in Action: Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change at the Municipal Level in Massachusetts
Authors: Washington-Ottombre Camille , Fonte Una Soleil Elizabeth , Jameron Irina , Lacroix Amandine Océane
Published: January 2025

Alors que se multiplient les sombres récits et les prévisions inquiétantes sur le changement climatique, le Commonwealth du Massachusetts a invité toutes les municipalités de l’État et leurs résidents à participer à son programme de Préparation à la Vulnérabilité Municipale (MVP), destiné à planifier l’adaptation ainsi qu’à renforcer la résilience au changement climatique. Sept ans après le lancement du programme MVP, cette étude se demande si le programme a réussi à favoriser un « espoir », compris comme capacité à envisager « la possibilité d’un avenir favorable », tout en planifiant la résilience et l’adaptation au changement climatique. Pour cela, nous avons analysé 334 rapports de planification et 233 demandes de subventions produites par des municipalités du Massachusetts. Ce travail de recherche contribue à la littérature scientifique sur l’adaptation au changement climatique et la résilience en formulant pour la première fois une analyse agrégée de cas d’études de planification et d’action à l’échelle d’un État. Ce faisant, cette étude met en lumière la valeur, les limites mais aussi les possibilités d’amélioration de telles initiatives conduites pas les États.Cette étude montre que, sur de nombreux points, le programme MVP est un véritable succès : il s’est imposé dans tout l’État, a suscité un engagement très significatif de la part des municipalités, et a placé l’adaptation au changement climatique et la résilience au cœur de l’action municipale. Bien que le programme MVP n’ait pas encore complètement transformé les municipalités, il a permis de redéfinir les débats autour du changement climatique et de l’urbanisme, au Massachusetts et au-delà. Alors que de nombreuses villes du Massachusetts avaient connu un lent déclin et se sentaient abandonnées par l’État depuis des décennies, le MVP leur a redonné de l’importance en leur montrant qu’elles seraient soutenues, face aux incertitudes liées au changement climatique. Il a donné aux municipalités et aux résidents un espace de discussion ainsi qu’une raison d’espérer.
Overtourism Perceptions of Institutional Stakeholders on Alibag
Authors: Singh Priyanka , Datta Bivek
Published: January 2025

Overtourism strains Alibaug's coastal habitats. Weekend congestion overflows local trash collection, polluting plastic and marine debris. Illegal coastal development and unregulated coastal water sports destroy the ecosystem. Urbanization, tar ball contamination, and oil spills damage these vulnerable ecosystems. These challenges are addressed by this pilot research of six institutional stakeholders, including government officials and activists. Stakeholder concerns included unmanaged garbage, disaster management, and safety. Overtourism threatens Alibaug's sustainability despite BEAG clean-ups. Regenerative tourism encourages environmental protection, community-led mangrove restoration, and waste management. Sustainable tourism strategies balance environmental restoration and economic rewards. The findings demonstrate the need for a comprehensive response to overtourism in Alibaug and provide a model for other Indian coastal communities.
From Promotion to Preservation and Rethinking Marketing Strategies to Combat Overtourism
Authors: Jamader Asik Rahaman , Chowdhary Shahnawaz , Dasgupta Santanu , Kumar Narendra
Published: January 2025

Overtourism threatens the cultural integrity, environmental health, and social fabric of popular destinations, calling for a paradigm shift in marketing strategies. This study proposes a transformative approach: transitioning from promotion-centric campaigns to preservation-driven marketing frameworks. By leveraging advanced data analytics, immersive storytelling, and community-centric narratives, destinations can inspire responsible tourism behaviors. Strategies include dynamic visitor dispersion, incentivized off-season travel, and co-creation of experiences with local stakeholders. This innovative model fosters sustainable growth while preserving the essence of destinations. The research underscores the critical role of marketing in balancing economic benefits with ecological and cultural sustainability, redefining tourism for a resilient future.
Reimagining Customer Relations Through AI Innovation
Authors: Al-Romeedy Bassam Samir , Singh Amrik
Published: January 2025

This chapter delves into the significant impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having on customer relations, with a focus on how AI technologies are revolutionizing customer engagement and improving the overall customer experience. It offers a comprehensive look at various AI tools, including chatbots, virtual assistants, predictive analytics, and sentiment analysis, and explores their roles in personalizing customer interactions and automating routine processes. Additionally, the chapter considers the ethical issues related to AI, such as concerns about data privacy and algorithmic bias, and examines the challenges involved in integrating AI into current customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Moreover, it highlights the need to strike a balance between AI automation and human interaction to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. The chapter's findings indicate that AI will continue to be a key driver of innovation in customer relations, enabling businesses to offer more personalized, responsive, and efficient services.
Restorative effects of camellia oil on the skin-barrier function in a model of DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis
Authors: Jiao Shicheng , Deng Lijun , Niu Mu , Yang Jie
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of camellia oil on 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced atopic dermatitis (AD) in mice, as well as its effect on the expression of skin-barrier-related proteins. A mouse model of AD was created via topical application of DNCB; subsequently, the animals were randomly divided into four groups: the blank control (Control), model (Model), moisturizing cream (Moisturizer), and camellia oil (Camellia) groups. The Camellia group received camellia oil, whereas the Moisturizer group was treated with moisturizing cream, as a positive control. Skin lesions, ear and back tissue morphology, and the serum levels of IgE, IL-4, and IFN-γ were analyzed. Compared with the Control group, AD mice exhibited erythema, papules, dryness, peeling, and significantly higher serum IgE and IL-4 levels. Compared with the Model group, treatment with camellia oil and moisturizing cream considerably reduced skin inflammation, ear thickness, and scratching frequency. A histopathological analysis revealed that camellia oil reduced inflammatory-cell infiltration and edema in the AD-affected skin. Furthermore, camellia oil upregulated filaggrin (FLG), thus aiding in skin-barrier repair. These findings suggest that camellia oil significantly improves AD symptoms, enhances FLG expression, and restores the damaged skin barrier in AD mouse models.
An unexpected and tumultuous diagnosis of a left atrial mass
Authors: Marques Catarina Amaral , Resende Carlos Xavier , Rebelo João , Pinho Paulo , Vasconcelos Mariana , Rodrigues Rui André
Published: January 2025

This case presents a curious diagnosis in a young male presenting with chest pain. The first imaging tests suggested the presence of a hypovascular left atrial tumor. After cardiac magnetic resonance and the exclusion of extra-cardiac lesions, sarcoma emerged as the main diagnostic hypothesis. Unexpectedly, the histopathological study revealed the absence of malignancy, identifiable inflammatory and cardiac muscle tissue, and fibrosis. This pattern was compatible with inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor diagnosis, a rare entity with uncertain behavior but a known risk of recurrence and/or potentially fatal complications. This is a unique case of an unexpected finding at presentation, as well as a complex diagnostic work-up and a surprisingly unusual final diagnosis. It also highlights the increasing importance of the multimodality imaging approach, as well as the critical role of multidisciplinary discussion in optimizing patient management in such complex cases.
A qualitative inquiry of speech-language therapists’ views about breastfeeding management
Authors: Schlome Danica , Krüger Esedra , Pillay Bhavani
Published: January 2025

Background: Management of oropharyngeal dysphagia within the first few days of an infant’s life results in favourable breastfeeding outcomes, indicating the importance of investigating the breastfeeding management practices of speech-language therapists (SLTs) working within this field.Objectives: Little has been published about SLTs’ management of breastfeeding in low- and middle-income settings. This study explores the perspectives of a group of experienced South African SLTs on their approach to breastfeeding management.Method: Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured online interviews with 12 experienced SLTs and were subjected to thematic analysis.Results: Three main themes emerged: (1) Approach to breastfeeding management; (2) Exposure, skills and knowledge related to breastfeeding management and (3) Perspectives and attitudes towards breastfeeding management. Participants demonstrated a clear understanding of their roles within the scope of breastfeeding management, which aligns with established literature. Their approaches appeared to be influenced by their perspectives and attitudes towards breastfeeding, as well as their exposure, skills and knowledge in this area. The study underscores the need for breastfeeding training in undergraduate programmes and highlights the demand for continuous professional development opportunities.Conclusion: While the findings are drawn from a small sample of experienced clinicians, they offer valuable insights for speech-language pathology clinical educators and professional organisations.Contribution: This study suggests a re-evaluation of university curricula to enhance exposure to breastfeeding management.
Maternity Dash Board’s Contribution to Better Maternal Health Outcomes
Authors: Alsaigh Noor Jalil , Al-Ani Waleed Arif Tawfeeq
Published: January 2025

Background:

In a labor and delivery facility, clinical maternity conditions can change quickly, which can result in unanticipated morbidities for both the mother and the baby. One important way to assess the quality and accessibility of a labor and delivery unit is to look at the rates of normal vaginal deliveries (NVDs) and cesarean sections (CS). These metrics are presented in the maternity dash board (MDB), as it firstly implemented in the Obstetric and Gynaecologic Teaching Hospital in Karbala.

Patients and Methods:

Research data were collected from the medical records of a labor and delivery unit manually and put in the MDB program, which was newly implemented in that hospital in 2023. The data were collected from the January 1st to December 31, also used data from last year before implementing the program, and then compared the data before and after the installation of MDB.

Results:

As the result of our study, the total NVD rate was 66% and 68% before and after implementation, respectively, indicating a significant increase in NVD (P < 0.0024), and the CS rate was 33% and 31% before and after implementation, respectively, indicating a significant reduction in the CS rate (P < 0.0001) after the implementation of the MDB.

Conclusion:

There is a significant reduction in the CS rate after the implementation of the MDB.
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Standard Infection Control Precautions among Health-care Workers in Baghdad, Al-Rusafa, 2023
Authors: Neama Ahmed Mohammed , Nasir Nadia Aziz
Published: January 2025

Background:

Hospital stays, mortality, and expenditures rise with health-care-associated infections, especially in developing countries. Public health promotes infection control.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to assess health-care workers’ (HCWs) infection control knowledge, attitude, and practice and determine how sociodemographic and job descriptive variables affect them.

Settings and Design:

A cross-sectional study at four Baghdad/Al-Rusafa government hospitals (Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Al-Shaheed Al-Sader Hospital, Ibn Al-Balady Children and Maternity Hospital, and Fatima Al-Zahraa Children and Maternity Hospital).

Subjects and Methods:

All resident doctors, nurses, and laboratory personnel who were present during data collection and agreed to participate were included in this study.

Statistical Analysis:

Data were entered using Excel 2019 and then analyzed using SPSS 26. Frequency and percentage analyzed quantitative data, while Chi-square test analyzed categorical data. P <0.05 indicated statistical significance.

Results:

Knowledge level was higher among HCWs aged 30–39 years (79.4%), doctors (81.0%), individuals with more than 5 years of experience (75.0%), and those who received training (83.7%). Positive attitudes were most prevalent among HCWs aged 49 years and older (68.6%), laboratory workers (59.4%), individuals with more than 5 years of experience (55.5%), and those who received training (60.6%). A higher level of practice was observed in individuals aged 30–39 years (83.2%), laboratory personnel (80.4%), those with 5–14 years of experience (80.4%), and trainees (83.0%).

Conclusions:

Three-quarters of HCWs had good knowledge and practice regarding infection control precautions, and nearly half of them had a positive attitude. The knowledge, attitude, and practice of HCWs were increasing with progress in age, increasing work experience, and also with training.
¿Los escolares sordos profundos reconocen las palabras escritas del español usando la sílaba como una unidad de procesamiento cognitivo?
Authors: Baquero Silvia , Müller Oliver
Published: January 2025

: El efecto de inhibición de la frecuencia silábica (EIFS) en la lectura del español está ampliamente comprobado y documentado, especialmente, en adultos hablantes del castellano. El presente estudio se centró en este efecto en escolares sordos profundos. La muestra fue de 32 escolares sordos prelingüísticos con un promedio de 96,5 dB de pérdida auditiva con una edad promedio de 14,2 años (DT = 2,1) y nivel lector de 10,2 años (DT = 1,1). Se tomaron tres grupos control: escolares que tuvieron el mismo nivel lector que el grupo experimental, escolares que tuvieron la misma edad cronológica que el grupo experimental y un grupo de adultos. Los resultados de los dos experimentos de decisión léxica (experimento 1: sí/no, experimento 2: go/no-go) mostraron evidencia positiva sobre que los sordos profundos escolarizados usan la sílaba en el procesamiento de palabras escritas y que el efecto fue de carácter inhibitorio. También, mostraron muchos más errores en las tareas en relación con los oyentes. Los resultados se discuten alrededor del procesamiento silábico y su relación con el procesamiento ortográfico y fonológico de las personas sordas profundas.
$4$-manifolds with boundary and fundamental group $\mathbb{Z}$
Authors: Conway Anthony , Piccirillo Lisa , Powell Mark
Published: January 2025

We classify topological

4

-manifolds with boundary and fundamental group

\mathbb{Z}

, under some assumptions on the boundary. We apply this to classify surfaces in simply-connected

4

-manifolds with

S^{3}

boundary, where the fundamental group of the surface complement is

\mathbb{Z}

. We then compare these homeomorphism classifications with the smooth setting. For manifolds, we show that every Hermitian form over

\mathbb{Z}[t^{\pm 1}]

arises as the equivariant intersection form of a pair of exotic smooth

4

-manifolds with boundary and fundamental group

\mathbb{Z}

. For surfaces we have a similar result, and in particular we show that every

2

-handlebody with

S^{3}

boundary contains a pair of exotic discs.
A regularity property of fractional Brownian sheets
Authors: Bouafia Philippe , De Pauw Thierry
Published: January 2025

A function

f

defined on

[0, 1]^{d}

is called strongly chargeable if there is a continuous vector field

v

such that

f(x_{1}, \dots, x_{d})

equals the flux of

v

through the rectangle

[0, x_{1}] \times \cdots \times [0, x_{d}]

for all

(x_{1}, \dots, x_{d}) \in [0, 1]^{d}

. In other words,

f

is the primitive of the divergence of a continuous vector-field. We prove that the sample paths of the Brownian sheet with

d \geq 2

parameters are almost surely not strongly chargeable. On the other hand, those of the fractional Brownian sheet of Hurst parameter

(H_{1}, \dots, H_{d})

are shown to be almost surely strongly chargeable whenever

H_{1} + \cdots + H_{d} > d-1

.
RAZGRANIČENJE NIČIJE STVARI OD SRODNIH KATEGORIJA U KONTEKSTU STICANJA SVOJINE OKUPACIJOM
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Serbia, Pavićević Aleksandra
Published: January 2025

By using the normative, historical, comparative and axiological method, the author
examines nobody's objects - as an object of property acquisition through occupation,
starting with Roman law, until today. The focus of the analysis is the solution of the
occupation in Serbian positive law in terms of what is allowed: the object, the subject, the
conditions for acquiring property, as well as the explanation of the ratio legis of the
institute. In addition, the paper provides a brief overview of some foreign positive legal
solutions, in order to locate the advantages and disadvantages of the domestic one, while
pointing out the solutions contained in the proposals of the future Serbian civil law. The
paper contains an explanation of the elements of the concept of nobody's property, as a
permitted object of occupation, in order to define it positively, with a precise demarcation
from related institutes (negative definition), namely: hidden treasure, ordinary hidden
property and someone else's lost property. The difference between the compared institutes
is significant due to the different legal consequences that arise from the appropriation of
someone's property, on the one hand, and those (real and obligation law) consequences
that arise from different types of findings of the three remaining categories of objects, as
special ways of original acquisition of property. Finally, the author presents arguments in
support of the possible extension of the object of occupation in domestic law de lege
ferenda to immovable objects, as well as further affirmation of the institute in practice.
UGOVOR O OSIGURANJU OD POSLEDICA NESREĆNOG SLUČAJA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Serbia, Glušac Danijela
Published: January 2025

Accident insurance contract is the most common form of personal insurance
contract. Given that it is a complex legal institution, which includes a wide range of
legal issues, this paper will analyze the concept and basic characteristics of an
accident insurance contract, the delimitation of an accident insurance contract in
relation to a life insurance contract, cumulating compensation and the insured
amount and supplementary insurance from the consequences of an accident with life
insurance. The subject of the research consists in the answer to disputed questions
related to the accident insurance in order to emphasize importance of this contract. In
the following text, bearing in mind the complexity of the topic and the limited scope of
work, a review will be made of the main specificities of accident insurance contract
FUNCTIONS OF EMOTIONAL CONNOTATION IN ENGLISH WOMEN'S MAGAZINES THROUGH LITERARY DEVICES
Authors: Tovmasyan Hranush
Published: January 2025

The paper explores the complex process of perceiving emotional connotation triggered by stylistic devices in English women's magazines and the impact it exerts on the female readership. The core of the study is the emotional connotation created by literary devices, namely, metaphor, epithet, oxymoron, hyperbole, simile, personification, rhetorical question, parallelism, anaphora, and alliteration. By employing the method of textual analysis and focus group research method, the research elucidates the functional range that implied emotional connotation may have on the reader, namely, information and advice, inspiration and aspiration, fashion and beauty, community building, empowerment, advocacy and awareness, educational function, cultural representation, social commentary, consumerism and advertising, and entertainment and escapism. The article presents an elaborate analysis of the implied emotional connotation underlying each literary device in question in English women's magazines and the functional impact it creates.
THE USE OF ABBREVIATIONS IN LEGAL CONTRACTS AND THEIR TRAMSLATION INTO ARMENIAN. CORPUS ANALYSIS
Authors: Mirijanyan Varduhi
Published: January 2025

The paper refers to the study of abbreviations widely used in English and Armenian legal documents. The correct use of abbreviations plays a particularly important role in legal documents, in which it aims at avoiding the usage of repetition of long phrases and saving space. When translating documents related to the legal field, the translator needs a deep knowledge of abbreviations, their peculiarities and norms of usage to make the complex translation process easier. The present small-scale corpus analysis of the international property purchase and sale agreement signed between Armena, US and Luxembourg and comparison of the results allows to disclose both correct usages of abbreviations and translation drawbacks referring to abbreviations. The results will allow to greatly improve the quality of translation of documents in general and contribute to the accurate translation of international contracts in particular.
Առածի ու ասացվածքի սահմանման խնդիրը արդի լեզվաբանության հարացույցում
Authors: Շալունց Նարե
Published: January 2025

The article attempts to outline the approaches and theories proposed by a number of scholars regarding proverbs and sayings as linguistic units. The role of metaphor is emphasized in differentiating between these two units. As a defining feature of proverb, metaphor leads to a general meaning with the help of cognition. Proverbs and sayings imply a panchronic manifestation, indicating past experiences, defining the present context, and expressing the future. These language units are viewed as a combination of the universal, the national and the individual as they express universal truth and linguocultural identity. From the perspective of contemporary linguistics, proverbs and sayings are studied at the level of utterance within the framework of discourse analysis.
THE ROLE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY IN RECRUITMENT IN THE ARMENIAN JOB MARKET
Authors: Karapetyan Marina , Kharatyan Marine
Published: January 2025

The present research is an attempt to provide insights into the role of foreign language proficiency in recruitment within the Armenian labor market. It aims to address the disparity in the existing body of research and provide actionable insights into the essential role of foreign languages across various industries and enterprises.
The paper initially highlights the historical and socio-cultural factors that strongly affected the plurilingual tendencies in the country, and further elucidates how the capacity for minority languages alongside the mother tongue has become an asset for maintaining socio-cultural identity.
This research aims to offer reevaluated perspectives within the existing discourse by analyzing studies from national and international databases, comparing and contrasting their findings and conducting local surveys alongside an empirical review of job announcements. The research findings prove the crucial role of foreign language proficiency in the Armenian labor market, with most employers and employees regarding it a high-priced advantage in the job-seeking and hiring process. This outcome should encourage more active language learning and teaching practices. 
The final implications reflect our stance on the importance of integrating Academic Foreign Language and Foreign Languages for Specific Purposes instruction with Foreign Language as a Medium of Instruction. This method would efficiently synchronize language education curricula with learners' academic and career requirements.
Ամերիկյան նեոռոմանտիզմի առաջացման նախադրյալները
Authors: Հակոբյան Մարիամ
Published: January 2025

The existence of "neo-romanticism" as a literary movement has found its significant response mainly in English, and also in French, Russian and other literatures, while the problem of American neo-romanticism continues to be relevant in the framework of modern literary criticism. As a result of numerous researches and studies, it is possible to give unique examples that justify the possibility of existence of neo-romanticism in American literature. Now, our research has searched, found and revealed the origins of American neo-romantic literature. In S. Thomson's and J. London's animalistic works and prose the reflection of the process of formation and development of the aesthetics of American neo-romanticism has multiple and multi-content manifestations, justifying the conceptual provisions of American neo-romanticism as an independent stream of literature.
Մակդիրը որպես իսպանական հրաշապատում հեքիաթի պատկերավորման համակարգի անքակտելի մաս
Authors: Ազիզբեկյան Զարուհի
Published: January 2025

The article discusses the epithet as an inseparable part of the artistic-figurative system of Spanish fantasy fairy tales, by means of which certain features of the linguistic thinking of the people are expressed. The analysis categorizes epithets and epithetical phrases into groups, such as epithets describing the place of actions of fairy tale characters, epithets describing characters’ appearances and states of mind, epithets describing natural scenery, etc. In Spanish fantasy fairy tales, epithets are filled with vivid imagery, deep emotionality, and expressiveness, and they hold great cognitive and aesthetic value. The study found that the descriptive fixed epithets are characteristic of the pictorial structure of these tales. They reveal the character of the heroes with their emotional tones and the narrator's subjective assessments of the fairy tale world.
Exploring Collaborative Writing in ESP Classes: Benefits, Challenges, and Approaches
Authors: Burnazyan Irina , Bostanjyan Lusine , Papoyan Anna
Published: January 2025

This paper highlights the strategic significance of collaborative writing with a specific focus on academic writing in English for Specific Purposes at the university level. It addresses challenges encountered by teachers and students and presents practical approaches, emphasizing the benefits of incorporating collaborative writing to enhance the development of writing skills within syllabus constraints. The study reviews various approaches to collaborative writing and explores the possibility of considering the inclusion of artificial intelligence as a partner in collaborative writing. The paper also illustrates Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences applicable in collaborative writing, underscoring the significance of eight cognitive intelligences. Grouping students based on individual strengths encourages communication, fosters a conducive environment, and makes the process of cooperation more dynamic. As a practical application, the paper provides a tangible resource in the form of a detailed lesson plan tailored for an 80-minute class to further facilitate the process of integrating collaborative writing in an ESP class.
Towards A New Form of Volunteering 2.0: A Survey at Apsopad International
Authors: Iraqi Ahmed
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study explores the growing phenomenon of digital volunteering and its transformative impact on nonprofit organizations and their volunteers. Conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, it focused on the case of APSOPAD International, a moroccan humanitarian NGO.
 
Method: The study utilized a quantitative approach, employing a structured survey to collect data from volunteers at APSOPAD International, and aimed to evaluate volunteers’ preferences for digital versus physical volunteering by examining critical factors such as flexibility, engagement, and perceived challenges associated with each mode. It was distributed electronically to 50 volunteers, with an equal split between those engaged in physical and digital volunteering.
 
Results and Discussion: The findings indicate that digital volunteering significantly enhances flexibility, allowing nonprofits to engage volunteers across geographical boundaries. However, it presents challenges in building strong social bonds, echoing existing literature on the difficulty of replicating in-person interactions in digital environments (Cnaan and Handy, 2018). While digital volunteering proved cost-effective and enabled broader participation, issues such as inadequate digital infrastructure and the need for updated management practices persist (Kaufhold and Reuter, 2016).
 
Research Implications: The study suggests that nonprofits can enhance volunteer engagement and operational efficiency by integrating digital strategies into their volunteer management frameworks. However, it also underscores the need for stronger digital infrastructure, improved digital literacy, and innovative management practices to fully leverage the benefits of digital volunteering. The results highlight a critical gap between volunteer engagement in digital spaces and traditional social exchange models (Blau, 1964), suggesting future research to explore solutions for enhancing social interaction in digital contexts.
 
Originality/Value: By providing a current analysis of digital volunteerism during a global crisis such as COVID-19 pandemic, this research expands the growing body of literature on nonprofit digital transformation.
Advancing SDG4: Integrating Psychopedagogical Models and Digital Tools to Enhance Cognitive Processes in Higher Education
Authors: Rodriguez-Barboza Jhonny Richard , Mendoza-Zuñiga Marleni , Carreño-Flores Oscar David , Michca-Maguiña Mary Hellen Mariela , Jalixto-Erazo Hans Manuel , Díaz-Rojas Nelber
Published: January 2025

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate how contemporary psychopedagogical models—behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism—augmented by digital technologies influence the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational research focused on cognitive process analysis. This research aligns with ODS4, promoting inclusive, equitable, and quality education.
 
Theoretical Framework: The study draws on foundational educational theories, specifically behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism, highlighting their evolution through technological advancements. These frameworks are examined to understand their impact on research methodologies and their synergy with digital tools such as learning management systems, eye-tracking, neuroimaging, and virtual learning environments.
 
Method: A systematic literature review was conducted following established guidelines. Peer-reviewed studies published were analyzed from databases like Scopus, Web of Science among others. The review focuses on the integration of psychopedagogical models with advanced technologies to address their impact on research design, data collection, and evaluation processes.
 
Results and Discussion: Findings reveal that behaviorism, supported by digital tracking systems, offers measurable insights into behavior patterns; cognitivism benefits from tools exploring mental processes like memory and attention; and constructivism leverages collaborative platforms and immersive technologies to foster experiential learning. These results are contextualized to highlight theoretical implications, methodological strengths, and limitations.
Advancing Sustainable Engineering Practices In Industrial Parks: A Pathway to Achieving SDG 12 and SDG 13 in Thailand
Authors: Tian Liqiang , Kanchanawongpaisan Sipnarong , Fei Zhou
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study explores the factors influencing sustainable engineering practices (SEP) and their impact on sustainability outcomes (SO) within Thailand’s industrial parks, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
 
Theoretical Framework: The study draws on Sustainability Theory, Industrial Ecology, and Stakeholder Theory to analyze the interconnected roles of Barriers to Sustainability (BS), SEP, Collaborative Practices (CP), Stakeholder Engagement (SE), Resource Efficiency (RE), and Operational Sustainability (OS) in driving sustainability outcomes.
 
Method: A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with survey data from 1,027 participants across 171 factories and qualitative insights from in-depth interviews with 17 key informants, including policymakers, industrial park administrators, and sustainability managers.
 
Results and Discussion: Quantitative findings indicate that BS significantly influences SEP and mediates the effects on RE, OS, CP, and SE, collectively enhancing SO. Resource efficiency and stakeholder engagement emerged as critical drivers of sustainability outcomes. Qualitative insights highlighted systemic barriers such as financial constraints, technical knowledge gaps, and regional disparities in resource availability. Collaborative practices, leadership commitment, and participatory decision-making were identified as vital enablers of sustainable practices.
 
Research Implications: The study emphasizes transparent policies, financial incentives, and capacity-building initiatives to overcome contextual challenges and promote sustainability in industrial parks.
 
Originality/Value: This study integrates quantitative and qualitative methods and aligns with the SDGs, particularly SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), offering a comprehensive framework for advancing industrial sustainability in developing contexts.
The Impact of CSR-Induced Happiness on Sustainable Consumption Behavior (SDG 12): Exploring the Mediating Role of Customer-Company Identification
Authors: Anand Angad , Sundaram N.
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study explores how happiness evoked through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign influences the adoption of sustainable consumption behavior, which is part of SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). It focuses on behavior such as purchasing sustainable products, engaging in activism, and making mindful consumption choices. Additionally, it examines whether happiness serves as an antecedent to customer-company identification (CCI), which mediates the relationship between happiness and these sustainable behaviors.
 
Theoretical Framework: The Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) framework guides this research, where CSR-induced happiness is the stimulus, customer-company identification is the organism, and sustainable consumption behaviors are the response.
 
Method: A quantitative study design employing PLS-SEM was used with a scenario-based questionnaire. The sample included 77 participants in a pilot survey and 413 in a larger survey, all from a sustainable fashion brand.
 
Results and Discussion: CSR-induced happiness significantly impacts sustainable consumption behaviors (SDG 12), including activism, sustainable product purchases, and mindful consumption. Happiness also enhances customer-company identification, which mediates the relationship between happiness and these behaviors.
 
Research Implications: This research highlights how CSR initiatives that evoke happiness can drive sustainability and enhance customer-company bonds. It offers actionable strategies for organizations to inspire sustainable behavior and deepen consumer engagement.
 
Originality/Value: By positioning happiness as the driver of both customer identification and sustainable consumption, this study challenges conventional perspectives on CSR effectiveness and offers an innovative approach to leverage happiness and identity in promoting sustainability.
International and Regional Legal Frameworks for Witness Protection: Promoting Peace and Justice Through Strong Legal Institution
Authors: Aziz Dalia Kadry Ahmed Abdel
Published: January 2025

Objectives: This study examines the criminal protections established by international and regional conventions, as well as by international criminal courts, for participants in criminal proceedings, including witnesses, victims, informants, and experts, while ensuring these protections align with fair trial rights. The research highlights the importance of these measures in promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions.
 
Theoretical Framework:  The study is grounded in international and regional legal frameworks promoting justice, emphasizing the balance between protective measures and the defendant's rights.
 
Methodology: A comparative legal analysis of international conventions, regional agreements, and judicial practices, incorporating modern technologies in witness protection.
 
Results and Discussion: The findings reveal comprehensive protective measures, including anonymous testimonies, relocation, and identity concealment, supported by modern technological applications such as video conferencing. However, the study highlights ongoing challenges, including balancing protection with the rights of the defense and ensuring effective implementation in transnational crime cases.
 
Research Implications: The study underscores the need for unified global programs for witness protection, robust international cooperation, and dedicated funding to support protective measures without compromising fair trial principles.
 
Originality/Value: This research provides a novel integration of legal frameworks and technological advancements to address the complexities of protecting participants in criminal justice systems, contributing to the realization of sustainable development goals and reinforcing the credibility of judicial systems globally.
Ultra-High Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy: Applications at 1 GHz and Beyond
Authors:   School of Biomedical Sciences (Astbury Building), University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK, Patching Simon G.
Published: January 2025

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is a powerful non-invasive analytical technique with wide applications that can observe multiple nuclear species at a site-resolved level. Despite this, NMR has inherent low sensitivity compared to other analytical techniques. A principal approach to improve the sensitivity and resolution of the NMR experiment is to increase the strength of the external static magnetic field (B0), for which the upper practicable limit has gradually increased over five decades. The relatively recent use of high-temperature superconducting materials, such as Bi2Sr2Ca2Cu3Ox (Bi-2223), Bi2Sr2CaCu2Ox (Bi-2212) or REBa2Cu3O7-x (REBCO, RE = rare earth), has enabled construction of ultra-high field NMR magnets. Over twenty commercial ultra-high field NMR instruments at 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 GHz (23.5, 25.9 and 28.2 Tesla, respectively) have been installed worldwide in the past several years, with more to come. NMR at ultra-high fields benefits both solution-state and solid-state NMR applications. The potential improvements in sensitivity and resolution in NMR spectra are particularly important for studying the structure, dynamics and ligand interactions of biomolecules, which can suffer from poor sensitivity and prohibitive signal crowding. The benefits of using ultra-high field NMR have begun to be demonstrated on various sample types, including intrinsically disordered proteins, membrane proteins, amyloid fibrils, viral capsids, bacterial chlorosomes, fungal cell walls, and whole human cells. Alongside optimisations in sample preparation, probe design and pulse sequences, and exploitation of dynamic nuclear polarisation (DNP), ultra-high field magnets are contributing to an exciting period for improving the sensitivity and resolution of NMR spectra in the study of more complex biomolecules and other samples.
The Effect of Paper Title the Effect of Tax Compliance, Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, and the Use of Digital Payments on SME Performance
Authors:   Faculty Of Economic and Business, University Of Bengkulu, . Halimatusyadiah , . Nikmah ,   Faculty Of Economic and Business, University Of Bengkulu, Coryanata Isma ,   Faculty Of Economic and Business, University Of Bengkulu, Pratiwi Tria ,   Faculty Of Economic and Business, University Of Bengkulu, Wijayanti Indah Oktari ,   Faculty Of Economic and Business, University Of Bengkulu, Emalia Deasy ,   Faculty Of Economic and Business, University Of Bengkulu
Published: January 2025

This research to examine the influence of tax compliance, financial inclusion, financial literacy and the use of digital payments on the performance of SMEs in Bengkulu City. This research is limited to the financial performance of SMEs. The population in the study were all SMEs in Bengkulu City. The sampling technique used Solvin with a number of SMEs. This research uses a quantitative approach with primary data obtained from distributing questionnaires directly to SMEs in Bengkulu City. Data analysis uses multiple linear regression. The novelty of this research is that it looks at other things from the financial behavioral aspect, namely tax compliance and the use of digital payments in SMEs. The research results show that tax compliance has no effect on SME performance. On the other hand, financial inclusion, financial literacy and the use of digital payments can improve the performance of SMEs in Bengkulu City
Is There a High Rice Price Volatility in the Philippines: Insights from Bayesian Seasonal Autoregressive Distributed Lag (BARDL)
Authors:   Faculty of Business Administration Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines, Montano Vicente E.
Published: January 2025

This paper analyzes the high volatility in rice prices in the Philippine market from October 1994 to April 2024 using a Bayesian seasonal autoregressive distributed lag (BARDL) model with three lags. Using a dataset of 160 observations, this model controls for lagged prices and seasonal effects that showed significant persistence in rice prices through the first lag, market corrections through the second lag, and minimal impacts from seasonality. Model diagnostics, including WAIC and LOOIC, indicate the model's goodness but show considerable unseen variability σ, and external factors seem to be prevailing. The findings thereby emphasize the failure of using market mechanisms to stabilize prices and the crucial need for strategic government interferences. It discusses market failure effects, the pendulum approach to economic policy, and welfare economics, urging for a balanced approach that combines market intervention with more supportive policies toward farmers to stabilize the rice market.
Sistem Informasi Geografis Petshop Di Kota Padang Berbasis Website
Authors: Febrian Wahyu , Sularno Sularno , Mulya Dio Prima
Published: January 2025

The amount of tertiary requirements that individuals consume is rising along with the times. People have different priorities, and things like hobbies, wealth, and social standing can affect this priority scale. Keeping animals as pets, including cats, dogs, birds, snakes, and others, is one example of this pastime. The growing popularity of pets creates a significant demand for a location that can adequately house and offer a range of equipment, supplies, and services connected to pet upkeep and care. Pets Keep is a site that offers products to satisfy pet needs and animal care services, and there are additional pet lodgings such places where you may leave your pet, veterinary clinics, and grooming or puppy salons for caring for animals. A pet store is a location that offers supplies for pets and animal care services, and there are also pet hotels—places where people may leave their pets—as well as difficult-to-find pet clinics for veterinarian checkups, pet grooming, and pet salons for animal care find in PadangCity Aera.
Analisis Sentimen Terhadap Sistem Informasi Akademik STIMIKOM Stella Maris Sumba Menggunakan Algoritma Naïve Bayes
Authors: Bulu Asrikam , Umar Elfira , Ate Paulus Miku
Published: January 2025

Stimikom stella maris sumba already has an academic information system, so that students can see the value without having to come to college, But there are some constraints that students often experience, among which there are often messages of terror when accessing the system and often error inclusion of the nim.According to the problem the researchers found it necessary to research sentimental analysis of student comments using naive bayes algorithms.The results that were obtained based on data tests of 50 test data were obtained the number of predictive positive sentiments of 31 data and negatives as much as 19 data, The results indicate that some features have already been met but still lack the maximum as often as an error message occurs when accessing the system and error in inserting the nim, and others.Based on the calculation matrix naive bayes on three attempts to split data with accuracy rate of 82.00 %, Precision of 72.73 %, and recall
Rancang Bangun Alarm Pencegah Kebakaran Otomatis pada Rumah Menggunakan Sensor Api dan Asap
Authors: Syahrin Elvin , Doni Rahmad
Published: January 2025

Fire is a disaster, generally caused more by negligence than the human itself with an impact on loss of property and property, even possibly causing casualties. A lot of data shows the incidence of fires that befell residential buildings. For this reason, a tool is designed that functions as a fire prevention tool by means of Arduino reading the MQ-2 gas sensor and fire sensor, if one of the sensors reads that there is a fire, the alarm will automatically sound and the water tap will open to minimize fires and extinguish fires as the first form of fire prevention.
Rancang Bangun Jaringan Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) menggunakan Microtik dan Routing Statik pada MTs Al Barokah Poncowarno Lampung Tengah
Authors: Setiawan Pamuji
Published: January 2025

The development of computer networks today is so rapid. Many organizations and schools use computer networks as a means of completing their tasks. The problem faced is the design of a wireless local area network network that can be installed at the Mts Al Barokah school? The research objective of making this research is to design and create a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) network that can connect between computers in building units. This study uses a qualitative approach to determine how to search, collect, process and analyze data from the research. The current system where Mts Al Barokah Poncowano Central Lampung has 20 computers that are connected to each other but do not have internet access, in this case the system is running using a star topology. Devices with one another can communicate with each other smoothly. In implementing a wireless local area network-based computer network at Mts Al Barokah Poncowarno, Central Lampung, using a proxy. The results obtained are that this research is very helpful for Mts Al Barokah Poncowarno, Central Lampung, who previously did not have internet access, now they are connected to the internet and students can take exams at school without having to rent another school's computer, which of course costs money and time.