bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinical outcomes of interlocking main pancreatic duct-jejunal internal bridge drainage in middle pancreatectomy: A comparative study
Authors: Lu Xin-Yan , Tan Xiao-Dong
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Middle pancreatectomy (MP) is a surgical procedure that removes non-invasive lesions in the pancreatic neck and body, allowing for the preservation of pancreatic function. However, MP is associated with a higher risk of postoperative complications, and there’s no clear consensus on which anastomotic method is preferable. In recent years, our team has developed a new method called interlocking main pancreatic duct-jejunal (IMPD-J) internal bridge drainage to MP.

AIM

To compare perioperative and postoperative outcomes in patients who underwent IMPD-J bridge drainage and those underwent traditional duct-to-mucosa pancreatojejunostomy.

METHODS

Patients who underwent MP in our hospital between October 1, 2011 and July 31, 2023 were enrolled in this study. Patients were divided into two groups based on their pancreatojejunostomy technique: IMPD-J bridge drainage group and duct-to-mucosa pancreatojejunostomy group. Demographic data (age, gender, body mass index, hypertension, diabetes, etc. ) and perioperative indicators [operation time, intraoperative bleeding, clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (CR-POPF), delayed gastric emptying, etc. ] were recorded and analyzed statistically.

RESULTS

A total of 53 patients were enrolled in this study, including 23 in the IMPD-J Bridge Drainage group and 30 in the traditional duct-to-mucosa pancreatojejunostomy group. There were no significant differences in demographic or preoperative characteristics between the groups. Compared to traditional duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy, IMPD-J bridge drainage had a significant shorter operation time (4.3 ± 1.3 hours vs 5.8 ± 1.8 hours, P = 0.002), nasogastric tube retention days (5.3 ± 1.7 days vs 6.5 ± 2.0 days, P = 0.031), lower incidence of delayed gastric emptying (8.7% vs 36.7%, P = 0.019), and lower incidence of CR-POPF (39.1% vs 70.0%, P = 0.025). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that pancreaticojejunostomy type (odds ratio = 4.219, 95% confidence interval = 1.238-14.379, P = 0.021) and plasma prealbumin (odds ratio = 1.132, 95% confidence interval = 1.001-1.281, P = 0.049) were independent risk factor for CR-POPF. In IMPD-J bridge drainage group, only one patient experienced recurrent pancreatitis due to the large diameter of the silicone tube and had it removed six months after surgery.

CONCLUSION

Compared to traditional duct-to-mucosa pancreatojejunostomy, IMPD-J bridge drainage has the advantages of simplicity and fewer perioperative complications, with favorable long-term outcomes.
Roux-en-Y jejunostomy in gastroparesis: Insight into patient perspectives and outcomes
Authors: Salehi Omar , Gao Wei-Lun , Kenfield Christian , Hebbard Geoff
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Gastroparesis is a chronic motility disorder characterized by delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction. Patients with refractory gastroparesis often require enteral nutrition support, but traditional feeding methods such as nasojejunal tubes and percutaneous gastrojejunostomy tubes have significant limitations including frequent displacement, infection, and impact on quality of life.

AIM

To explore patients’ experience post insertion of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y jejunostomy in a cohort of eight adult patients with idiopathic gastroparesis.

METHODS

Eight patients with idiopathic gastroparesis who underwent Roux-en-Y jejunostomy placement between 2019-2022 were interviewed about their pre- and post-procedure experiences. The procedure involves creating a jejunal limb anastomosed to the proximal jejunum in a Y-configuration, with the limb brought to the abdominal wall for feeding tube insertion. This is designed to reduce leakage by diverting intestinal contents away from the stoma. Topics included symptoms, nutrition, quality of life, and comparison to previous feeding methods.

RESULTS

Post-procedure, all patients reported improvements in nausea/vomiting, and 87.5% noted reduced abdominal pain. Weight stabilized and oral intake improved in 75% of patients. Most (87.5%) described improved social confidence, increased energy, and better work/school functioning. Three patients (37.5%) eventually maintained adequate oral nutrition without jejunostomy. Minor complications included leakage (37.5%) and hypergranulation tissue. Half the cohort used supplemental gastric venting. Most patients (87.5%) preferred Roux-en-Y jejunostomy over previous feeding tubes and would undergo the procedure again.

CONCLUSION

Despite some challenges, Roux-en-Y jejunostomy led to notable improvements in symptoms, nutrition, and quality of life for most patients with refractory gastroparesis. It may be a viable option for long-term enteral nutrition support in carefully selected patients. Further research is needed to optimize patient selection and manage complications.
Therapeutic effectiveness and influencing factors of laparoscopic appendectomy with mesoappendix dissection in the treatment of acute appendicitis
Authors: Yuan Jiang , Liu Qiang , Wu Bo-Yu
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Acute appendicitis (AP) is a frequently encountered surgical emergency, and appendectomy is conventionally regarded as the predominant treatment modality. Nevertheless, the therapeutic efficacy of this surgical approach remains to be improved. Thus, the exploration and implementation of surgical refinements are necessary.

AIM

To elucidate the therapeutic effectiveness and influencing factors of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) with mesoappendix dissection in the treatment of AP.

METHODS

First, 150 patients with AP who visited Shangrao Municipal Hospital between January 2022 and June 2024 were enrolled in this study. Among them, 72 patients were assigned to the control group to receive conventional LA, whereas 78 cases were included in the observation group for LA with mesoappendix dissection. Subsequently, indicators such as therapeutic effectiveness, surgical indices (operation time, intraoperative blood loss, and hospital stay), postoperative recovery indices (time to ambulation, gastrointestinal function recovery time, and time to food intake), incidence of adverse events (postoperative bleeding, pelvic infection, puncture site infection, and ileus), and serum inflammatory factors [tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6, and C-reactive protein (CRP)] were collected and comparatively analyzed, and the influencing factors of therapeutic effectiveness in patients with AP were analyzed.

RESULTS

Compared with the control group, the observation group had higher clinical therapeutic effectiveness, less operation time, intraoperative blood loss, and hospital stay; shorter time to ambulation, gastrointestinal function recovery, and food intake; and a lower total incidence of adverse events, and this difference is statistically significant. In addition, the expression levels of various serum inflammatory factors in the observation group were significantly reduced postoperatively, which were markedly lower than those in the control group. Moreover, sex, age, body mass index, time from acute onset to admission, family medical history, preoperative TNF-α, preoperative IL-6, preoperative CRP, and treatment modality were identified to be not independent factors affecting the therapeutic effectiveness of LA with mesoappendix dissection in patients with AP.

CONCLUSION

Overall, LA with mesoappendix dissection has a remarkable curative effect in treating patients with AP, which is worthy of clinical promotion.
Genetic and environmental factors influencing Crohn’s disease
Authors: Fan Ye-Hui , Wang Ming-Wei , Gao Yu-Ning , Li Wen-Mao , Jiao Yan
Published: February 2025

This editorial discusses Pellegrino and Gravina's essay. Crohn’s disease (CD) is a complex and multifactorial disease that is influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While genetic factors play a key role in the development of the disease, environmental factors also play a significant role in influencing the risk of developing CD. By looking at present understanding of CD pathogenesis, we emphasize the important factors involved in the development of this illness, such as nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-2, smoking, and vitamin D. Understanding the interplay between genetic and environmental factors is crucial for developing effective strategies for preventing and treating this chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
Optimal timing of endoscopic biliary drainage for bile duct leaks: A multicenter, retrospective, clinical study
Authors: Chen De-Xin , Fang Kai-Xuan , Chen Sheng-Xin , Hou Sen-Lin , Wen Gui-Hai , Yang Hai-Kun , Shi Da-Peng , Lu Qing-Xin , Zhai Ya-Qi , Li Ming-Yang
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Bile duct leaks (BDLs) are serious postsurgical adverse events. Typically, conservative management with abdominal drainage is the initial treatment option. However, prolonged abdominal drainage without improvement can lead to biliary stricture and delay the optimal timing of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

AIM

To identify the optimal timing for ERCP and the period during which clinical observation with conservative management is acceptable, balancing ERCP success and the risk of biliary strictures.

METHODS

We conducted a multicenter retrospective study involving 448 patients with BDLs between November 2002 and November 2022. The patients were divided into four groups based on the timing of ERCP: 3 days, 7 days, 14 days, and 21 days. The primary outcome was clinical success, defined as the resolution of BDL and related symptoms within 6 months without additional percutaneous drainage, surgery, or death. The secondary outcome was incidence of biliary strictures. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with ERCP success and biliary stricture occurrence.

RESULTS

In a cohort of 448 consecutive patients diagnosed with BDLs, 354 were excluded, leaving 94 patients who underwent ERCP. Clinical success was achieved in 84% of cases (79/94), with a median ERCP timing of 20 days (9.5-35.3 days). Biliary strictures were identified in 29 (30.9%) patients. Performing ERCP within 3 weeks, compared to after 3 weeks, was associated with higher success rates [92.0% (46/50) vs 75.0% (33/44), P = 0.032] and a lower incidence of biliary stricture incidence [18.0% (9/50) vs 45.5% (20/44), P = 0.005]. Subsequent multivariate analysis confirmed the association with higher success rates (odds ratio = 4.168, P = 0.045) and lower biliary stricture rates (odds ratio = 0.256, P = 0.007).

CONCLUSION

Performing ERCP for BDLs within 3 weeks may be associated with a higher success rate and a lower biliary stricture rate. If patients with BDLs do not respond to conservative treatment, ERCP is suggested to be performed within 3 weeks.
Asthma and stem cell therapy
Authors: Chen Qiong-Hua , Zheng Jing-Yang , Wang Da-Chun
Published: February 2025

The global incidence of asthma, a leading respiratory disorder affecting more than 235 million people, has dramatically increased in recent years. Characterized by chronic airway inflammation and an imbalanced response to airborne irritants, this chronic condition is associated with elevated levels of inflammatory factors and symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, wheezing, and chest tightness. Conventional asthma therapies, such as corticosteroids, long-acting β-agonists, and anti-inflammatory agents, often evoke diverse adverse reactions and fail to reduce symptoms and hospitalization rates over the long term effectively. These limitations have prompted researchers to explore innovative therapeutic strategies, including stem cell-related interventions, offering hope to those afflicted with this incurable disease. In this review, we describe the characteristics of stem cells and critically assess the potential and challenges of stem cell-based therapies to improve disease management and treatment outcomes for asthma and other diseases.
Post-religious World and Religion: Toward the Concept of Translation of Jürgen Habermas
Authors: Szczerba Wojciech
Published: February 2025

This article refers to the broad concept of demythologization understood as a hermeneutic process referring mainly to religious-mythical messages. Demythologization aims to preserve and communicate the profound content of a religious statement by detaching it from its original, often anachronistic form and placing it in a form comprehensible to people living in a different cultural context. Among several contemporary thinkers continuing the tradition of broadly understood demythologization, Jürgen Habermas is of particular relevance to this article. Habermas points out that modern Western liberal societies are based on the modern concepts of democracy, individual freedom, and religious pluralism. The natural consequence of such social development is the process of secularization. In his 2001 speech Glauben und Wissen, Habermas points to religion as an essential ally of the liberal, civic state against the “alienating forces of modernity.” Religion, in his view, is an integral part of Western culture both in a historical-cultural sense and in the ever-present potential for meaning contained in religious language. Habermas advocates a translation of the moral intuitions contained in religious language into a secular language that would be acceptable to the public and that could help to build civic societies and civic attitudes. The concept of imago Dei, which contains the universal truth of the unconditioned dignity of the human being, can serve as an example.
Religious Revival and its Limitations in the Postwar Soviet Union: The Case of Northern Kazakhstan
Authors: Rohoziński Jerzy
Published: February 2025

The subject of the paper is the religious revival in the post-war USSR, understood as the limited return of religious practices to the public space, marked by an effort to officially register a religious community. Two types of such revival could be observed in northern Kazakhstan: one on the wave of patriotic intensification of the “Great Patriotic War;” the impetus for the other being the gradual liberalization and abolition of the Gulag system after 1956. The first type was characterized by adaptation with the Soviet system and the intermingling of religious elements with Soviet war mythology. The second type, on the other hand, meant long years of functioning in a religious underground and as a result in two parallel and mutually contradictory realities: the Soviet public sphere, represented first and foremost by the school and the workplace, which was hostile towards religion, and the private sphere, where religious traditions – ridiculed at school – were cultivated, mainly through the involvement of women.
Akta Państwowego Biura Notarialnego w Poznaniu w zasobie Archiwum Państwowego w Poznaniu
Authors: Wróblewski Piotr
Published: February 2025

Materiały wytworzone w toku działalności Państwowego Biura Notarialnego w Poznaniu, obejmującej lata 1952–1991, to ponad 64 metry bieżące akt. Zespół ten, stanowiący zasób Archiwum Państwowego w Poznaniu, użytkowany jest regularnie, głównie do kwerend własnościowych. Zachowany komplet pomocy kancelaryjnych pozwala na stosunkowo sprawne zlokalizowanie poszukiwanego aktu notarialnego. Wgląd do większości tych akt wymaga wykazania interesu prawnego, stąd ich popularność wśród użytkowników jest ograniczona. Ładunek informacyjny zawarty w aktach notarialnych wytarzanych przez blisko cztery dekady jest ogromny, a przy tym dotyka szczegółowych zagadnień. Z biegiem lat, można przypuszczać, wraz z materiałami wytworzonymi wcześniej przez prywatne kancelarie, zasób ten stanie się przedmiotem zainteresowania historyków wielu różnych specjalności.
FEQIS: A free-boundary equilibrium solver for integrated modeling of tokamak plasmas
Authors: Fable E. , Tardini G. , Giannone L. , Team the ASDEX Upgrade
Published: February 2025

A new axisymmetric equilibrium solver has been written, called FEQIS (Flexible EQuIlibrium Solver), which purpose is to be used inside integrated modeling of tokamak plasmas. The FEQIS code solves the Grad-Shafranov equation and the "circuit" equations for the external coils and passive conducting structures that are toroidally connected. The code has been specifically equipped with flexibility in choice of circuit connections, and a stripped-down numerical scheme for the solution of the Grad-Shafranov equation through a structure of multi-level simplifications which can be tested against the required accuracy.
Masculinidad y política
Authors:   El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Martínez Ortega Juan Iván , Mena Farrera Ramón Abraham ,   El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Torres Alonso Eduardo ,   Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Published: February 2025

Los artículos que presenta el dossier contribuyen al debate que problematiza la política en sus diferentes acepciones en su vínculo con la masculinidad. Vínculo que, en ocasiones, se encuentra sostenido en el modelo de dominación que define y estructura el poder, la promoción y el mandato en distintos procesos sociales, culturales, económicos, comunitarios y políticos. La propuesta de dossier tiene como eje nodal a las masculinidades como caleidoscopios para identificar, analizar y comprender la manera en que los sujetos (hombres) son sujetos de la política (en sentido amplio) con base en una serie de prácticas, valores y conductas y, tal vez, como una oportunidad para reformular los contratos sexual y social.
La violencia noticiosa: análisis desde la agenda-setting y las masculinidades en el programa radiofónico "Panorama sin reservas"
Authors:   Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco, Olarte Ramos Carlos Arturo , Carrera Ruiz Roberto ,   Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco, Valdez Ruiz Rocio Montserrat ,   Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco
Published: February 2025

En este artículo se presenta un acercamiento a la información periodística sobre hechos de violencia que se transmite en el programa de radio con perfil político Panorama Sin Reservas, producido en el estado mexicano de Tabasco, con el objetivo de explicar la relación entre la violencia y las prácticas hegemónicas de la masculinidad. Para ello se monitoreó el noticiario durante el periodo febrero-marzo de 2022, a través de la revisión del resumen informativo y de la grabación completa del programa. Una vez identificadas las notas informativas sobre violencia, se realizó un análisis de contenido para, por un lado, determinar el tratamiento periodístico desde la agenda-setting, y por otro, identificar la relación con los mandatos de género masculino. Los resultados indican que problemáticas como feminicidio y homicidio fueron temáticas de alto perfil que se dieron a conocer al auditorio en Tabasco, los cuales reflejan discursos hegemónicos de la masculinidad. Se concluye que la radio como medio de comunicación divulga prácticas de violencia convertidas en noticia, que aunque las transmite con fin informativo, representa un referente de vulneración a los derechos humanos. Ante ello, se sugiere producir periodismo de investigación para dar un tratamiento multidisciplinario al tema de la violencia, que permita mayor sensibilización de la población respecto a este fenómeno y la profesionalización sobre género para un manejo inclusivo y preciso del tema por parte del medio de comunicación.
Un invencible verano en una tierra hostil
Authors:   Estudiante Tec, Cruz Monterrubio Karol Itzel
Published: February 2025

La voz de Liliana Rivera Garza se vuelve presente en El invencible verano de Liliana, una obra donde su hermana, Cristina Rivera Garza, reconstruye su historia y la transforma en un fuerte llamado por justicia. Liliana, una chica llena de sueños, fue víctima de feminicidio en 1990, un suceso que dejó huella no solo en su familia, sino también en un país inmerso en la impunidad. Desde un punto de vista que fusiona lo personal, lo académico y lo periodístico, la escritora expone las deficiencias del sistema judicial de México y los prejuicios sociales que culpan a las víctimas en vez de protegerlas.
El texto es un ejemplo de cómo el silencio perpetúa la violencia. En cambio, compartir las experiencias contribuye a entender y luchar contra las desigualdades.
Understanding the Uniqueness of Emerging Markets and Their Firms: Institutional Voids–Based Dynamic Capabilities in the Chinese Automotive Sector
Authors: Côté Christine , Hu Helen Haixia
Published: February 2025

IB scholars are interested in understanding the uniqueness of emerging markets and their firms and argue that firms operating in environments characterized by institutional voids are likely to face higher costs due to reduced information flows and limited market intermediaries. We argue that institutional voids drive the dynamic capabilities of emerging market multinational enterprises. Taking the Chinese auto industry as an example, this article integrates institutional voids and dynamic capabilities to provide insight into how Chinese EMNEs have moved from technology followers to technology leaders to integrate, build, and reconfigure internal and external competencies and address a rapidly changing environment.
Perspektive primenjenog etnomuzikološkog rada s tražiocima azila u Beogradu
Authors:   Institute of Musicology SASA,Serbia, Dumnić Vilotijević Marija
Published: February 2025

Polazeći od uverenja da etnomuzikolozi svojim delovanjem utiču na društvo čiji su deo, kao i od činjenice da u Beogradu trenutno postoji izuzetno osetljiva društvena grupa tražilaca azila, postavila sam nekoliko istraživačkih pitanja: kolika je važnost muzike za osetljivu društvenu grupu; da li muzika može da smanji jaz između domicilnog stanovništva i pridošlica; šta je uopšte muzika migranata? Primenjena etnomuzikologija nije samo puki iskorak iz kabinetskog rada, već podrazumeva angažman u društvu vođen idejom društvene odgovornosti. Ovom studijom domaćoj javnosti predstavljam originalne metode i rezultate primenjenoetnomuzikološkog istraživanja s tražiocima azila koji su bili smešteni u Centru za azil u Krnjači (Beograd, Srbija) u 2022. i 2023. godini. Specifičnost ovog centra je što su njegovi štićenici uglavnom porodice koje se integrišu u život u Srbiji kroz rad i obrazovanje, kao i osobe na dugotrajnom lečenju, što je suštinski otvorilo mogućnost relativno kontinuiranog rada kroz forme fokus-grupe i radionice. Kroz posete s timom razvila sam originalni metod Pazumevanja kroz muziku, koji podrazumeva etnomuzikološki vođene razgovore sa sesijama slušanja i muzičkog i plesnog izvođenja. Deo rezultata ovih radionica prika-zan je na koncertima u Beogradu.

Ovim istraživanjem otvaram i novu perspektivu etnomuzikologije – arhiviranje muzike pripadnika migrantskih zajednica. Muzika s kojom su se identifikovali moji kazivači nije uvek ni ruralna niti arhaična, već novija popularna muzika koja je u naše radionice na njihovu inicijativu ulazila medijskim posredovanjem. Najzad, primenjenim istraživanjem nastojala sam da ispitam i kapacitet muzike za stvaranje društvene saosećajnosti.
Radiofonski muzikološki eseji u Radionici zvuka Radio Beograda
Authors:   Institute of Musicology SASA,Serbia, Maglov Marija
Published: February 2025

Dalekosežnost radijskih talasa, te popularnost ovog medija tokom HH veka kada su u pitanju muzički sadržaji kao dominantan segment programa radijskih stanica, logično su prepoznate kao kvaliteti koji rezoniraju sa ciljevima primene i posredovanja muzikoloških znanja van akademskih okvira, a za koje se zalaže primenjena muzikologija. Radijska forma koja je predmet ovog poglavlja, a koju nazivam radiofonski muzikološki esej, predstavlja korak dalje u korišćenju potencijala radijskog medija u smislu mogućnosti kolažiranja i montaže materijala raznovrsnog porekla. Pored muzičkih i govornih (informativnih i edukativnih) elemenata, uključeni su dokumentarni snimci, poetski i dramski segmenti, te zvučni efekti s ciljem kompleksnije obrade određene teme. Istraživanje i eksperimentisanje sa formama izraza radija kao medija negovano je u Radio Beogradu od šezdesetih godina HH veka, a formalno je insti-tucionalizovano osnivanjem serijala Radionica zvuka 1985. godine.

Pojedinačna ostvarenja Ivane Trišić, Branka Magdića, Jasmine Zec, Bojane Žižić i Jasmine Zec, Ane Kotevske, Vere Arsenović, Gorice Pilipović, Marije Ćirić i Zorana Jerkovića su analitički i interpretativno sagledana u odnosu na to kako su muzikološka znanja u njima posredovana i na to koliko odstupaju od standardizovanih formi radijskih emisija. Uvođenje odrednice radiofonski muzikološki esej razmotreno je u kontekstu prevazilaženja ograničenja fokusa na pisani tekst kao dominantni medij komunikacije muzikološkog znanja, čime se otvaraju i mogućnosti primene muzikologije u široj društvenoj sferi.
Strategi Collaborative Governance Dalam Pemanfaatan Data Lhkpn Untuk Mengungkap Tindak Pidana Korupsi: Sebuah Kajian Literatur
Authors: Rizky Artha Mutiara Carina , Anggraeni Riani , Asropi Asropi , Rahayu Neneng Sri
Published: February 2025

Korupsi merupakan salah satu tantangan global yang menghambat transparansi dan akuntabilitas dalam tata kelola pemerintahan. Di Indonesia, Laporan Harta Kekayaan Penyelenggara Negara (LHKPN) menjadi instrumen utama dalam pencegahan dan pengungkapan tindak pidana korupsi. Namun, implementasi kebijakan ini masih menghadapi kendala seperti rendahnya tingkat kepatuhan, validitas data yang kurang akurat, serta minimnya sinergi antar-lembaga dalam pemanfaatan informasi yang tersedia.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi collaborative governance dalam optimalisasi pemanfaatan data LHKPN guna mendukung pengungkapan kasus korupsi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan kajian literatur, yang mencakup analisis berbagai dokumen kebijakan, laporan kasus korupsi, serta studi empiris yang relevan. Data dikumpulkan melalui studi pustaka dan dianalisis menggunakan metode content analysis untuk mengidentifikasi pola, tantangan, serta peluang dalam implementasi strategi tata kelola kolaboratif dalam pencegahan korupsi.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemanfaatan data LHKPN melalui pendekatan collaborative governance dapat meningkatkan efektivitas pengawasan harta pejabat negara. Namun, implementasi strategi ini masih menghadapi tantangan, seperti keterbatasan akses data antar-lembaga, rendahnya akurasi pelaporan, serta resistensi dari beberapa pihak yang berkepentingan. Penerapan teknologi modern seperti big data analytics dan Artificial Intelligence (AI) dapat membantu dalam mendeteksi anomali laporan kekayaan pejabat negara dan meningkatkan validitas data LHKPN.Implikasi penelitian ini menegaskan pentingnya integrasi data antar-lembaga, penguatan regulasi yang lebih ketat, serta peningkatan peran masyarakat sipil dalam pengawasan kekayaan pejabat negara.
Effect of Promotion Practices on Employee Engagement in Fairtrade Horticultural Firms in Kenya
Authors:   Candidate, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Kenya., PhD Margaret Kaathi Mwingirwa , Okello (PhD) Dr. Dennis Juma ,   Senior Lecturer, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Kenya., Otinga (PhD) Dr. Hesbon Nangabo ,   Lecturer, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Kenya., Kitonga (PhD) Dr. Daniel ,   Lecturer, Tangaza University, Kenya.
Published: February 2025

The main objective of this study was to determine the effect of promotion practices on employee engagement in Fairtrade horticultural firms in Kenya. Theory that informed the study was Expectancy theory. This research adopted pragmatism research philosophy. A cross-sectional descriptive survey research design was adopted. The study targeted 17 fairtrade horticultural firms as unit of analysis and 5,600 employees as the unit of observation. The sample size was 373 respondents drawn from low level, middle level, and top-level management. The study relied mainly on primary data. The study adopted stratified and simple random sampling techniques. After the stratification of the respondents into strata, simple random sampling was adopted to pick up the respondents. The researcher used questionnaire as the research instrument. Descriptive and inferential analysis were computed using SPSS version 26. In order to analyze the relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable the study used Multiple Regression analysis at 5% level of significance. The findings indicated that promotion practices have a positive and significant effect on employee engagement in Fairtrade horticultural firms in Kenya. The study concluded that promotion practices contribute significantly to the employee engagement in Fairtrade horticultural firms in Kenya. The study recommended that Horticultural firm management should create opportunities for promotion practices of employees, offer training ground for career movement within the organization. Nomination for employees to undergo various staff career growth and development programs such as training should be conducted in a fair and transparent manner by the management.
The Impact of Knowledge Sharing on the Innovation Capacity of Students at Universities: The Mediating Role of Knowledge Acquisition and Knowledge Autonomy
Authors:   Faculty of Economics, College of Economics - Vinh University, Vietnam [Postal Address: 182 Le Duan, Ben Thuy, Vinh City, Nghe An, Vietnam], Nguyen Van Thai , Le Duc Long ,   Faculty of Economics, College of Economics - Vinh University, Vinh City, Nghe An, Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Thanh ,   Faculty of Economics, College of Economics - Vinh University, Nghe An, Vietnam, Phan Thi Thu Trang ,   Faculty of Economics, College of Economics - Vinh University, Vinh City, Nghe An, Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Nga ,   Faculty of Economics, College of Economics - Vinh University, Vinh City, Nghe An, Vietnam
Published: February 2025

In the face of intensifying globalization and competition, innovative capability has emerged as a crucial metric for evaluating societal competitiveness and adaptability to contemporary challenges. This study seeks to investigate the influence of knowledge sharing on the creative potential of university students in Vietnam. Employing quantitative research methodologies via structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis. The study administered a survey involving 568 university students. The research findings indicate significant contributions by illustrating the direct and positive influence of knowledge sharing on innovation capacity, alongside the mediating roles of knowledge acquisition and knowledge autonomy in the relationship between knowledge sharing and students' innovation capacity. The authors recommend several ways to enhance the creativity potential of university students in Vietnam, based on the research findings.
Archéologie expérimentale : la reproduction du plus grand piège de Mari (TH.87.121) et l'étude de son fonctionnement
Authors: Weygand Isabelle , Laroche-Traunecker Françoise
Published: February 2025

Résumé :

L'idée d'effectuer une copie du grand piège en terre cuite de Mari afin d’en étudier le fonctionnement a pu être réalisée grâce à la collaboration d’une potière, Perrine Léger, assistée de Joël Traunecker. Les différentes étapes de la construction du piège en atelier, les gestes du potier, les techniques utilisées, l'expérience de la cuisson et les résultats sont décrits ici. Enfin, un système de fonctionnement du piège permettant de lier le mouvement d’un appât avec la fermeture de la porte a été restitué par les auteurs, d’après des documents analogues et des expériences antérieures.

Abstract:

Title: Experimental archaeology: the reproduction of the largest Mari trap (th. 87.121) and the study of how it works

Making a copy of the largest trap discovered in Mari seemed a fundamental idea to better understand it. It was made possible thanks to the collaboration of Perrine Léger, a potter, assisted by Joël Traunecker. The different stages of shaping the trap in the workshop, the gestures of the potter, the techniques used, the firing experience and the results are described here. Finally, an operating system of the trap making it possible to link the movement of a bait with the closing of the door was restored by the authors, according to similar documents and previous experiments.
Rejoindre Brumath-Brocomagus, capitale de la cité des Triboques à la période romaine. Découverte récente de deux tronçons de voies des axes Brumath-Saverne et Brumath-Strasbourg
Authors: Habasque-Sudour Audrey , Nüsslein Antonin
Published: February 2025

Résumé :

Des fouilles archéologiques préventives réalisées récemment dans le département du Bas-Rhin ont permis d’observer deux tronçons de voies romaines qui permettent d’accéder à la capitale de la cité des Triboques, Brumath-Brocomagus. Il s’agit des axes Brumath-Saverne et Brumath-Strasbourg. Les tronçons récemment mis au jour permettent de préciser la stratigraphie, la chronologie et les aspects morphologiques de ces voies majeures qui desservent la capitale des Triboques.

Abstract:

Title: Join Brumath-Brocomagus, capital of the Triboci during the Roman period. Recent discovery of two sections of road on the Brumath-Saverne and Brumath-Strasbourg axes

Recent preventive archaeological excavations in the department of Bas-Rhin have revealed two sections of Roman roads leading to the capital of the Triboci civitas, Brumath-Brocomagus. These are the Brumath-Saverne and Brumath-Strasbourg roads. The recently uncovered sections make it possible to specify the stratigraphy, the chronology, and the morphology of these major roads serving the Triboci capital.
Advanced Applications of AR/VR in Immersive Education and Experiential Training
Authors:   USA, Kawsar Syeda
Published: February 2025

Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) are considered as evolutive tools in education and training, along with enhancing progressive, multimedia &activity-based learning programs.
Biometric Presentation Attack Detection
Authors: Imam Abdulrafiu Musa
Published: February 2025

Abstract
 
Purpose: Biometric systems play a crucial role in authentication and identification processes but are vulnerable to various attacks that compromise their security and reliability. Detecting such attacks is critical to ensuring the integrity of these systems and maintaining user trust. This study focuses on detecting face presentation attacks using a cost-effective thermal sensor array. The primary goal is to combine an RGB camera, a thermal sensor array, and deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to differentiate between genuine face presentations and facial presentation attacks. The aim is to develop a novel biometric attack detection technique using the thermal sensor array, which is more affordable compared to other existing technologies.
Materials and Methods: The process involves the collection of 46,000 thermal images under various conditions and the application of CNN models for analysis. The thermal images are gathered under diverse lighting conditions, distances, and environments, and are then analyzed using deep learning models, specifically AlexNet and ResNet. The thermal sensor array is chosen for its cost-effectiveness.
Findings: The research findings demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach in detecting attacks on biometric systems. Performance metrics such as an accuracy of 0.9671, an F1 score of 0.9893, a precision score of 0.9872, and a recall of 0.9914 highlight the robustness of the model in distinguishing between genuine and attacked presentations.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy:: This study contributes to the field of biometric attack detection by introducing a cost-effective approach using a thermal sensor array. It offers insights into detecting various types of attacks and highlights advancements made in the area of biometric system security. The findings have significant implications for enhancing the security and reliability of biometric systems in diverse applications.
Nutritional and Carrageenan Content of Kappaphycus alvarezii Seaweed Exposed to Ice-Ice
Authors: Irmawati Yuni , Sudirjo Fien
Published: February 2025

The main source of income for people in Southeast Maluku Regency and Tual City, one of which is the cultivation of Kappaphycus alvarezii seaweed. The problem in cultivating seaweed is when there is an attack of ice-ice disease, which cause a decrease in production yields and quality of K. alvarezii.  The target of this research was the nutritional and carrageenan content of K. alvarezii exposed to ice-ice.  The parameters observed were nutritional content such as protein, water, ash, fat and carbohydrates as well as carrageenan and gel strenght.  The results showed that the nutritional content of K. alvarezii which was exposed to ice-ice, such as 2,01 % protein, 0,14 % fat and 35,74 % carbohydrates, was lower compared to healthy seaweed.  However, the water and ash obtained the opposite results, where seaweed exposed to ice-ice was higher, namely 44,66% dan 31,80 %.  Carrageenan and gel strenght in healthy seaweed were higher at 58,60 % and 414,86 g/cm2 compared to seaweed exposed to ice-ice, 45,75 % and 404,23 g/cm2.
Субъекты агробизнеса в Узбекистане и Казахстане: правовые вопросы создания, осуществления деятельности и ликвидации
Authors: Тошбоева Робия , Нурсултанов Есенмурат
Published: February 2025

В статье анализируется текущее состояние правового регулирования агробизнеса в Казахстане и Узбекистане. Авторы рассматривают эволюцию агробизнеса как правового явления в научной литературе, а также его вклад в развитие экономики этих стран. На основе национального законодательства проводится сравнительный анализ порядка создания и функционирования субъектов агробизнеса, выявляются их общие и отличительные черты. Особое внимание уделяется правовому статусу таких субъектов, как индивидуальные предприниматели, общества с ограниченной ответственностью, акционерные общества, а также фермерские и дехканские хозяйства (на примере законодательства Узбекистана) и фермерские (крестьянские) хозяйства (на примере Казахстана). В заключительной части статьи рассматриваются ключевые проблемы ведения агробизнеса, актуальные для обеих стран.
Финансовая инклюзия и экономический рост: опыт развивающихся стран и выводы для России
Authors: Пехальский Д.И.
Published: February 2025

В работе исследуется влияние финансовой инклюзии на экономический рост в развивающихся странах. На основе данных по 150 развивающимся странам в период 2004-2023 гг. показывается, что увеличение обеспеченности населения банковской инфраструктурой связано с ростом реального ВВП – увеличение этой доступности может сопровождаться ростом реального ВВП на 0,13%. Кроме того, важную роль играют услуги мобильных денег, которые с каждым годом приобретают все большую популярность: увеличение их доступности связано с ростом реального ВВП на 0,02%. На основе опыта развивающихся стран и полученных в работе оценок делаются выводы для России, в которой отмечается широкая региональная дифференциация в доступности финансовых услуг. Основной способ выравнивания положения регионов – это расширение ассортиментной доступности финансовых услуг, преимущественно посредством цифровых каналов, а также разъяснение преимуществ появляющихся нововведений потребителям.
Empowering Low-Income Women through Entrepreneurship: The Role of Self-Efficacy and Access to Financial Resources
Authors: Razak Nor Hidayatun Abdul , Jabar Faizan Abd , Harun Norlaili
Published: February 2025

This research explores the role of self-efficacy and access to resources in empowering low-income women through entrepreneurship. A qualitative approach was used in data collection based on semi-structured questions. Purposive sampling was used, involving 10 low-income women that supported families with entrepreneurship activities. The findings indicated that the self-effort in improving the household income contributed to the involvement in the entrepreneurship activities among respondents. However, their entrepreneurship activities are purposely meant to just fulfil household needs. Although a few made some efforts to expand the entrepreneurship activities outside of their neighborhood as well as using technology like WhatsApp and Facebook, it is still limited to the surrounding area close to the neighborhood or at their working places. In fact, with limited access and knowledge of entrepreneurship grants or funding agencies, these respondents will continuously focus on the same target market and stagnant productivity. Thus, there will be no growth in productivity and income generation. The findings of this study significantly contributed to the existing body of knowledge on the role of self-efficacy among low-income women in entrepreneurship activities to support household income. It also offers a useful view on actions that should be taken by the agencies in approaching low-income women in support of entrepreneurship activities for economic well-being.
Design of Stimuli-responsive Surface for Reversible Wettability Switching by Vapor-Phase Assisted Photo-polymerization
Authors: Yoshito Andou  , Wang Ruozhu
Published: February 2025

In exploring the development of stimuli-responsive surfaces capable of reversible wettability switching, our study delved into the efficacy of vapor-phase-assisted surface photo-polymerization (photo-VASP). This innovative approach modulated Si-wafer and cotton surfaces’ chemical and physical attributes. The method involved strategically using a blend of hydrophobic and hydrophilic vinyl monomers, enabling fine-tuning surface properties. By carefully selecting monomer combinations, we achieved seamless copolymerization, effectively grafting the polymers onto the surfaces. The efficacy of this grafting process was validated through contact angle measurements post-solvent extraction of unattached polymers. Crucially, the surfaces engineered through this process demonstrated a remarkable capacity for reversible wettability switching, a feature dynamically controlled by the application and removal of external stimuli. This capability underscores the potential of our approach in creating advanced functional surfaces with tunable properties.
Dynamic Hand Gesture Recognition by Hand Landmark Classification using Long Short-Term Memory
Authors: Ahmad Khawaritzmi Abdallah , Higashi Takahiro , Yoshida Kaori
Published: February 2025

Hand gestures are a valuable modality for human-computer interaction, conveying information that can be used as input. Dynamic hand gestures, prevalent in real-world scenarios, necessitate considering temporal factors such as gesture initiation, termination, and frame sequence. A Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) based recognition model was proposed to address this challenge. Data availability for dynamic hand gesture research is a significant hurdle. The dataset introduced by Fronteddu et al. provides 27 classes of dynamic hand gestures, serving as a suitable training resource. MediaPipe Hands, a computer vision framework, was leveraged to extract keypoints from each frame, capturing spatial features fed into the LSTM model. Experiments were conducted to determine the optimal dropout rate for the LSTM model. Results indicated that a dropout rate of 70% yielded the highest accuracy, achieving up to 98.53% validation accuracy and 99.71% test accuracy. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed LSTM-based recognition model for dynamic hand gestures. Future research could explore integrating other deep learning techniques, such as attention mechanisms, to enhance the accuracy and robustness of dynamic hand gesture recognition systems. Additionally, investigating the application of the proposed model in real-world scenarios, such as virtual and augmented reality, would be valuable in assessing its practical utility.
Interior Design Fundamentals
Authors: Webber Steven B.
Published: February 2025

Learn the basics of interior design thinking and the design process. Envision yourself in the role of professional designer as you learn about design theory, such as the phases of design, spatial well-being, color theory, history, professional practices, and design practicalities such as finishes, furnishings, lighting, environmental systems, and more. Learning how to think like a designer, and developing a process to do so, will be a valuable skill as you move forward in your studies and career.

New to this Edition

-Chapters have been reorganized to better facilitate the understanding of design processes and outcomes

-Chapter 3 “History of Architecture and Design” provides a streamlined overview of architecture and design history, with particular attention to the post-industrial revolution, and enhanced attention to influential and diverse designers of the modern era.

-Examples from architecture and urban design are woven throughout to show how those areas inform interior environments

Instructor's Resources

-Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes

-Test Bank includes sample questions for each chapter

-PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion
Digital Drawing for Designers
Authors: Seidler Douglas R.
Published: February 2025

AutoCAD continues to dominate the two-dimensional drafting marketplace for architects and interior designers. Digital Drawing for Designers: A Visual Guide to AutoCAD 2025 is designed to help this community by using visual methods to lead to understanding.

Starting with the building blocks of drawing (lines, circles, and arcs), the book progresses through architectural graphic standards, enabling students to create presentation and construction drawings that effectively communicate their design ideas.

Advanced features such as annotative dimensions, annotative blocks, express tools, and linking drawings (XREFs) are also covered. Instructions are illustrated using language and concepts from manual drafting, facilitating a smooth transition to the digital environment for all designers, and showing just how your paper idea becomes a digital reality. Clear, concise, and above all visual, this AutoCAD guide gives you exactly what you need to become a pro at this program.

New to this Edition

-Instruction Graphics updated for AutoCAD 2025 features and user interface

-Additional instruction in early chapters with “real world” examples of the foundational tools which are currently taught in the abstract

-Additional instruction on using the AIA/National CAD standard for Layer names

-Improved instruction on creating blocks and dynamic blocks

-Updated chapter that shows changes to AutoCAD for Mobile, and AutoCAD for Mac