bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The model of White Supply Chain Management for sustainable performance in the food industry
Authors: Suksanchananun Waraporn , Kot Sebastian , Chaiyasoonthorn Wornchanok , Chaveesuk Singha
Published: January 2025

Research background: The evolving business sector, driven by environmental factors and social pressure such as natural capital, global competitiveness, etc., necessitates continuous improvement and adaptation. The study presents White Supply Chain Management (WSCM), which incorporates ethical, social, and environmental practices into supply chains to enhance competitiveness. WSCM expands on Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) by integrating principles of ethics and social responsibility towards achieving the SDGs. The variables include social pressure, ethical management and corporate social responsibility, promoting holistic sustainability across all supply chains.
Purpose of the article: The study's objectives were to examine the validity components of WSCM in the food sector, analyze the influence of WSCM on the long-term effectiveness of the Food Industry, and examine the WSCM model to see how it promotes long-term effectiveness in the food business.
Method: The research used a quantitative survey design to elicit responses from a sample group of 664 respondents, selected using a lottery-based random sampling method with 2–3 key informants per factory, typically occupying middle to high-level executive positions. The test tool was a structural equation model.
Findings & value added: The results show that WSCM and sustainable performance (SUS) are much improved by social pressure. WSCM further improves SUS. The findings emphasize the need for food sector stakeholders to interact with their publics (both internal and external), maintain ethical standards, and leverage supply chain analytics for transparency. Theoretically, the findings show how societal pressure drives sustainability through WSCM, therefore addressing issues outside of conventional Green Supply Chain Management. The study focuses on the necessity of implementing an integrated framework for managing the supply chain, comprising ethical, social, and environmental factors, and advises future research to test the WSCM framework in additional sectors and investigate its long-term effects on sustainability.
Digital maturity of Czech SMEs concerning the demographic characteristics of entrepreneurs and enterprises
Authors: Semrádová Zvolánková Světlana , Krajčík Vladimír
Published: January 2025

Research background: The digital maturity of Czech SMEs is influenced by various factors, including the strategic management practices within these enterprises.
Purpose of the article: The article aims to assess attitudes toward selected aspects of digital maturity in businesses concerning their demographic characteristics and the demographic characteristics of the respondents.
Methods: To meet the aim of the article, quantitative research was carried out through a questionnaire addressed to small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the business environment of the Czech Republic. Statistical methods were verified using non-parametric tests, such as the Kruskal-Wallis test.
Findings & value added: In their daily use, differences in dependence on gender, educational attainment, and age of the entrepreneur are identified. Three of four SME owners/managers said digital skills are needed to fulfil their job responsibilities. There are differences between entrepreneurs regarding the importance of digital skills, expectations, and the presence of computer infrastructure concerning the highest education achieved. There are also partial differences in attitudes with regard to gender. The demographic characteristics of an enterprise, such as the size, duration of the enterprise, and the total value of assets, are only of secondary importance for the perception of digital maturity and SMEs' use of software applications. The effect of demographic characteristics on attitudes towards digital skills and the presence of computer infrastructure in the enterprise has yet to be identified. The findings are important not only for SMEs themselves, but also for structures at the level of national policies responsible for the growth of the business environment. The empirical findings are crucial for national policymakers to better design support systems for SME owners and managers in digital maturity.
Temporally sparse controls for infinite horizon semilinear parabolic equations with norm constraints
Authors: Casas Eduardo , Kunisch Karl
Published: January 2025

In this paper, infinite horizon optimal control problems subject to semilinear parabolic equations are investigated. A finite number of only time-dependent controls intervening at disjoint positions in the space domain are considered. The controls are subject to integral constraints and a term is included in the cost functional that promotes control sparsity. The existence of optimal controls is proven, first and second order optimality conditions are derived, and the approximation by finite horizon control problems is addressed.
On the maximum principle when the endpoints of the optimal trajectory lie on the state boundary
Authors: Dmitruk Andrei V. , Osmolovskii Nikolai P.
Published: January 2025

We consider an optimal control problem in the Mayer form with an autonomous control system, a bounded control set U, endpoint equality constraints, and one pointwise state inequality constraint. We analyze the case when the starting point of the optimal trajectory belongs to the state boundary. A nontrivial maximum principle was obtained for this case by A.Ya. Dubovitskii and V.A. Dubovitskii about 40 years ago, but the proof was written in an extremely condensed form. Here we offer a new proof of their result.
New Lyapunov functions for systems with source terms
Authors: Gugat Martin
Published: January 2025

Lyapunov functions with exponential weights have been used successfully as a powerful tool for the stability analysis of hyperbolic systems of balance laws. In this paper we extend the class of weight functions to a family of hyperbolic functions and study the advantages in the analysis of 2 × 2 systems of balance laws. We present cases connected with the study of the limit of stabilizability, where the new weights provide Lyapunov functions that show exponential stability for a larger set of problem parameters than classical exponential weights.

Moreover, we show that sufficiently large time-delays influence the limit of stabilizability in the sense that the parameter set, for which the system can be stabilized becomes substantially smaller.

We also demonstrate that the hyperbolic weights are useful in the analysis of the boundary feedback stability of systems of balance laws that are governed by quasilinear hyperbolic partial differential equations.
The Houses of Creativity: An Integrated Framework of the Creative Process in Honeycomb
Authors: Corcuera María
Published: January 2025

Wallas’ (1926) model, The Art of Thought, is the most popular model of the creative process, coexisting with other later models. It encompasses only cognitive processes: preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification, within a limited stage of the process, excluding other crucial non-mental activities, such as the materialization of the idea or its communication. The 25 models of the creative process analyzed in this study apply a linear temporal framework to a process that is inherently nonlinear. The most popular tests and programs to evaluate and enhance creativity primarily intervene in the ideation stage, and by ignoring other parts of the creative process, they are not effective. Unlike previous models, The Houses of Creativity identify the phases with a conceptual rather than a temporal criterion, structured in a honeycomb pattern, addressing the non-linearity of the process. Additionally, its phases apply not only to creative production but to all tasks susceptible to the process. It includes: supermarket (selecting), temple (observing, perceiving, questioning), library (informing), cabin (ideating), bar (distracting and socializing), warehouse (stockpiling), hobby house (enjoying), laboratory (developing and verifying), and gallery (communicating and convincing). A person who is only good at ideation in the cabin (according to Torrance tests) will not be able to successfully complete the creative process. This theoretical research could pave the way for developing personalized tools to assess and enhance creativity, or to form interdisciplinary teams that incorporate them.
Towards a greener Albania: Balancing economic growth and environmental sustainability through global insights
Authors: Mulaj Admir
Published: January 2025

This paper investigates Albania’s economic development trajectory through the lens of sustainable growth, drawing comparisons with nations like South Korea and Costa Rica, which have successfully aligned economic growth with environmental sustainability, while aiming to avoid paths exemplified by Brazil and India. Using econometric models, this study evaluates Albania’s GDP growth dependencies through traditional growth-oriented versus sustainability-focused macroeconomic frameworks, including Green Keynesianism and Ecological Macroeconomics. Key considerations include the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis, the role of income in social outcomes, and the principle of strong sustainability in natural capital management. Findings suggest that Albania’s path to sustainable growth will require a multi-faceted approach: reinforcing environmental regulations, incentivizing green technology, fostering international cooperation, and promoting targeted R&D investment. By aligning policies with sustainable practices, Albania has the potential to achieve further economic growth without compromising its environmental assets.
Influencing Social Inclusion and Exclusion of Students from Socially and Economically Weaker Sections of Society in a Private School - Role of School Leadership and other Actors
Authors: Singh Deepika K
Published: January 2025

The paper is based on a qualitative study of a private school based in Ahmedabad, India. The research aimed to understand the practicalities of social inclusion. I argue ‘inclusion’ and ‘exclusion’ are processes and not a condition of being or an event. These processes unfold every moment through interaction of learners and other stakeholders in school. The interaction amongst a particular set of stakeholders is also different in different contexts. The presence and absence of a particular stakeholder/power/position holder influences the interaction. The larger policies are interpreted at multiple levels and converted into systems, processes and structures which further are expected to exhibit certain mindset and behaviour by the key actors. However, the key actors’ behaviour is influenced by presence and absence of ‘others’ who are perceived with power.

The study finds that the implementation of Section 12 (1) (c) of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (2009) in the school has been interpreted, and executed by the actors ensuring hitherto excluded groups to access certain spaces, participate in process, voice opinion and views thereby creating conditions of egalitarian change. However, if the larger purpose of education is not contested it could reproduce the same hierarchies that exist in the current education system.
Combining O2 High Flow Nasal or Non-Invasive Ventilation with Cooperative Sedation to Avoid Intubation in Early Diffuse Severe Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Especially in Immunocompromised or COVID Patients?
Authors: Petitjeans Fabrice , Longrois Dan , Ghignone Marco , Quintin Luc
Published: January 2025

This overview addresses the pathophysiology of the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS; conventional vs. COVID), the use of oxygen high flow (HFN) vs. noninvasive ventilation (NIV; conventional vs. helmet) and a multi-modal approach to avoid endotracheal intubation (“intubation”): low normal temperature, cooperative sedation, normalized systemic and microcirculation, anti-inflammation, reduced lung water, upright position, lowered intra-abdominal pressure.

Increased ventilatory muscle activity (“respiratory drive”) is observed in early ARDS, at variance with ventilatory fatigue observed in decompensated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This increased drive leads to impending then overt ventilatory failure. Therefore, muscle relaxation presents little rationale and should be replaced by lowering the excessive respiratory drive, increased work of breathing, continued or increased labored breathing, self-induced lung injury (SILI), i.e. preserving spontaneous breathing. As CMV is a lifesaver in the setting of failure but does not heal the lung, side-effects of intubation, controlled mechanical ventilation (CMV), paralysis and deep sedation are to be avoided. Additionally, critical care resources shortage requires practice changes.

Therefore, NIV should be routine when addressing immune-compromised patients. The SARS-CoV2 pandemics extended this approach to most patients, which are immune-compromised: elderly, obese, diabetic, etc. The early COVID is a pulmonary vascular endothelial inflammatory disease requiring lower positive-end-expiratory pressure than the typical pulmonary alveolar epithelial inflammatory diffuse ARDS. This leads one to reassess a) the technique of NIV b) the sedation regimen facilitating continuous and extended NIV to avoid intubation. Autonomic, circulatory, respiratory, ventilatory physiology is hierarchized under HFN/NIV and cooperative sedation (dexmedetomidine, clonidine). A prospective randomized pilot trial, then a larger trial are required to ascertain our working hypotheses.
The Correlation of Hemostatic Parameters with the Development of Early Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy. A Retrospective Observational Study
Authors: Scarlatescu Florin , Scarlatescu Ecaterina , Tomescu Dana Rodica , Bartos Daniela
Published: January 2025

Introduction

Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is one of the most common complications seen both in early and late stages of sepsis, with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations ranging from mild neurological dysfunction to delirium and coma. The pathophysiology of SAE is still not completely understood, and the diagnosis can be challenging especially in early stages of sepsis and in patients with subtle symptoms.

Aim of the study

The objective of this study was to assess the coagulation profile in patients with early SAE and to compare the hemostatic parameters between septic patients with and without SAE in the first 24 hours from sepsis diagnosis.

Material and methods

This retrospective observational study included 280 patients with sepsis in the first 24 hours after sepsis diagnosis. A complete blood count was available in all patients; a complex hemostatic assessment including standard coagulation tests, plasmatic levels of coagulation factors, inhibitors, D-dimers, and Rotation thromboelastometry (ROTEM, Instrumentation Laboratory) was performed in a subgroup of patients.

Results

Early SAE was diagnosed in 184 patients (65.7%) and was correlated with a higher platelet count, after adjusting for age and leucocyte count. Compared to patients without neurological dysfunction, patients with early SAE presented a more active coagulation system revealed by faster propagation phase, increased clot firmness and elasticity with a higher platelet contribution to clot strength. The initiation of coagulation and clot lysis were not different between the groups.

Conclusion

In the early stages of sepsis, the development of SAE is correlated with increased systemic clotting activity where platelets seem to have an important role. More research is needed to investigate the role of platelets and the coagulation system in relation to the development of early SAE.
Opportunities and Challenges of Embedding AI in SINTA: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Surbakti Feliks Prasepta Sejahtera
Published: January 2025

The incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Indonesia's Science and Technology Index (SINTA) offers both significant opportunities and challenges for advancing research management, evaluation, and development. This paper examines the advantages of embedding AI into SINTA, such as the ability to automate the identification of predatory journals, provide personalized research recommendations, and enhance the accuracy of institutional rankings. Furthermore, AI can help analyze citation trends, streamline the peer review process, and detect plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct. However, this integration also brings several obstacles, including the need to ensure high-quality data, uphold transparency and fairness in AI-driven outcomes, protect data privacy, and address the substantial technological investments required. While AI holds the potential to greatly strengthen SINTA as a platform for overseeing and supporting research activities in Indonesia, overcoming these challenges is critical for its effective implementation. The study concludes that, with proper oversight and investment, integrating AI into SINTA could significantly boost the country's research ecosystem, fostering greater innovation and scientific productivity.
Visual Compensation in Postural Control Assessed by Single-Leg Stance Test After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Shimamoto Daisuke , Kanto Ryo , Onishi Shintaro , Morooka Takatoshi , Yoshiya Shinichi
Published: January 2025

PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to analyze the single-leg stance test (SLST) results in patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and track serial changes after surgery.

METHOD: Patients who underwent anatomic double-bundle ACLR using semitendinosus autografts were included. The SLST was conducted for both limbs with the eyes open and closed before surgery, at 3, 6, and 9 months postoperatively. The data were analyzed using a 2 × 4 two-way repeated-measures analysis of variance test.

RESULTS: In the eyes-closed condition, the SLST time on the operated limb significantly shortened at 3 months postoperatively from the baseline value and continued to be short over time. The SLST time measured for the nonoperated limb showed a significant postoperative reduction at 6 months compared to the pre-operative, and 3-month results and continued to be short at 9 months.

CONCLUSIONS: The SLST resulted in the eyes-closed condition deteriorating in both limbs after ACLR. Measured SLST time significantly decreased at 3 months on the operated side and continued to be short up to 9 months. The nonoperated limb demonstrated a significant decrease in SLST time from 6 months compared to the pre-operative and 3-month values. JOSPT Open 2025;3(2):1-6. Epub 17 January 2025. doi:10.2519/josptopen.2025.0032
Comparison Analysis of Road Performance Method Between MKJI 1997 and PKJI 2023 using Case Study at Jalan Jendral Ahmad Yani
Authors: Azimah Nur Huwaida , Azwansyah Heri , Kadarini S. Nurlaily
Published: January 2025

Road is critical part in transportation system. The existence of road can provide convenient and safe passage for various types of vehicles, including cars, buses, motorcycles and bicycles. The use of road can give impact like performance degradation over time, so there has to be some examinations for road performance. Based on aforementioned fact, this research will conduct road performance analysis using MKJI 1997 and PKJI 2023 method. The degree of saturation and road capacity are the comparison parameter for assessment. The objective of this research will compare the results from both method. Jalan Jendral Ahmad Yani will be the research object. On this road, all requirement data was collected to accommodate the analysis. The data collected was employed to calculate road performance for existing condition. From data of existing condition, Both method was implemented for 5-year projection. The projection was conducted to predict road performance considering the increase of population. The results from both method showed that the existing condition and 5-year projection were not qualified, because the level of service was very low. PKJI 2023 method resulted the higher number than MKJI 1997. This is because the parameter value from both method was stated differently. Considering bad performance of the road, the improvement step was taken to increase all parameters involved in the road performance. The improvement, Like enhancement on road geometric, effectively worked to increase the road performance.
Utilizing the AHSP Method for Cost Estimation in Road Improvement at Jalan Parit Demang
Authors: Oktaviani Rizki , Lusiana Lusiana , Rafie Rafie
Published: January 2025

Road infrastructure improvement is one of the important elements in supporting a country's economic development. Accurate cost estimation is key to road construction projects' success, ensuring efficient budgeting and resource allocation. This research uses data from interviews, observations, planning documents, and supporting literature sourced from official government websites. The method used is the Work Unit Price Analysis (AHSP) based on the Minister of PUPR Regulation No. 1 of 2022 to estimate the Cost Budget Plan (RAB) for the improvement project of Jalan Parit Demang. The results obtained show that the total project cost reached IDR 15,754,053,157. Meanwhile, the AHSP method provides a reliable framework for cost estimation; the analysis also emphasizes the importance of regular price data updates and contingency planning to anticipate market volatility. The research findings will improve budget estimation accuracy and resource efficiency in future infrastructure projects.
Optimizing Public Parking System at Traditional Market
Authors: Putri Dewa Ayu Putu Adhiya Garini , Nadun Paskalis Aprianto , Kumara I Nyoman Indra , Indrashwara Decky Cipta
Published: January 2025

Urban parking management strategies, including paid parking, have proven effective in shaping transportation preferences and user behavior. These policies can yield positive outcomes such as decreased parking search times, enhanced parking space turnover, and a fairer allocation of parking resources among users. This study examines the parking characteristics and their impact on the surrounding area of Intaran Traditional Market in Denpasar, Bali. The market, operating from 4:00 am to 9:00 am daily, significantly affects traffic flow in the West Sanur area. Analysis of parking data revealed distinct patterns between off-street and on-street parking. While off-street parking duration was longer on weekends, on-street parking saw higher turnover rates. A one-way street system during market hours is proposed to address traffic congestion and improve parking management. This strategy aims to mitigate congestion and air and noise pollution in this mixed-use area. This research is focused solely on the parking of two-wheeled vehicles. Future studies could explore the interconnection between parking in this area and the condition of roads in the village of Intaran. Moreover, the economic potential of various parking management solutions could be a promising avenue for future research.
Stable Multi-Emitter All-Lead Halide Perovskite Nanocrystal Film via Cross-linking of Nanocrystal-Templating Polymer Shells
Authors: Ganswindt Patrick , Tepfenhart Isabella , Singldinger Andreas , Abfalterer Anna , Spies Laura , Kostyurina Ekaterina , Stadler Mareike , Nickel Bert , Urban Alexander S.
Published: January 2025

Perovskite nanocrystals have positioned themselves at the forefront for next-generation emitter applications due to their extraordinary optoelectronic properties, which include widely tunable narrow emission spectra and low-cost syntheses. However, stability issues and halide ion exchange inhibit the realization of heterostructures, severely limiting their applicability and decelerating their commercialization. Here, we combine a block copolymer templated halide perovskite nanocrystal synthesis with a post-synthetic treatment with UV-C light to obtain ultra-stable thin film emitters. The UV light induces cross-linking between the polymer strands, thereby rendering them insoluble to the organic solvent and nearly impervious to halide ion diffusion while retaining the nanocrystals’ optical properties. This method enabled the fabrication of an all-perovskite nanocrystal white light-emitting thin film. The resulting films feature narrow linewidths (< 95meV) for each RGB emission peak. Additionally, the color temperature of the ’white’ light can be tuned with a color gamut approximating the Rec. 2020 standard. These RGB-emissive phosphor films could be combined with commercial UV or blue LED backlights to create the next-generation high-efficiency, high-quality phosphor-converted white LEDs or color displays.
One-pot Chemo Selective Aerobic Cascade Synthesis of Allyl-Aryl Sulfoxides Enabled by Photoinduced Na2 - Eosin Y and TEMPO
Authors: Ballanki Trinadh , Subramanian Aishwarya , Viswambharan Baby
Published: January 2025

Allylic sulfoxides are ubiquitous in medicine and catalysis. Chemo-selective synthesis of allyl-aryl sulfoxides are challenging as competitive isomerization, over oxidation of allylic C-H as well as sulfur. Herein, we have accomplished an unprecedented, metal-free one-pot protocol for the exclusive synthesis of allyl-aryl sulfinyls from Morita–Baylis–Hillman allyl bromides and thiols under visible light photocatalysis through a radical process. The highlight of this process is the selective and controlled oxidation of in situ formed allyl-aryl sulfides by merging sub-stoichiometric oxidizing agent TEMPO and visible light photocatalysis where overoxidation was completely excluded. This approach provides an efficient one-step access to biologically relevant and synthetically important molecules.
Theoretical Investigation of the Photochemistry and Phototoxicity of Aloe-Emodin as a Natural Sensitizing Dye in Photodynamic Therapy
Authors: Spiegel Maciej
Published: January 2025

The photosensitizing properties of aloe-emodin, linked to its anticancer and antimicrobial effects in photodynamic therapy, were investigated under physiological conditions using computational chemistry tools. Neutral and monoanionic species of aloe-emodin were found to coexist in a ratio of approximately 1:3. Dissociation leads to a rearrangement of molecular orbitals, resulting in a redshift of the absorption spectrum. Excited-state dynamics analysis revealed an average triplet state quantum yield of 0.76, with triplet lifetimes of 78.3 ns for the neutral species and 2.08 ns for the anionic species. Both species exhibit comparable propensities for type I photoreactivity, although the neutral species more readily oxidizes biomolecules during type III photoreactivity. Additionally, the neutral form effectively intercalates DNA, preferentially at the AT–TA site, altering the absorption profile and inducing eventually cytotoxic structural rearrangements to the nucleotides.
Macroeconomic Stability and The Foreign Direct Investment in Tanzania
Authors: Bwana K. M. , Tumaini J. W.
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This study examined the relationship between FDI inflows and key macroeconomic indicators in Tanzania, including inflation, exchange rate, and trade openness.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study utilises time series data covering 50 years from 1970 to 2019. In the analysis, the key diagnostic tests such as the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) test and the Philip Peron (PP) tests for unit root/stationarity and the Johansen cointegration test to test for the long-run relationship between the variables were conducted before the primary analysis. The results of the diagnostic tests led the study into the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM), which estimates the relationship between the dependent and independent variables after discovering a long-run relationship among or between the variables.
Findings: The VECM results showed that FDI is significantly determined by its lagged (Previous years) values and exchange rate in the short run. The results also showed a significant long-run relationship between exchange rate and FDI inflows, with other factors remaining constant. These results were consistent with prior assumptions and other findings from the literature.
Research Limitation: The study considered FDI inflows in aggregate. This may have limited the analysis and discussions on the impact of the macroeconomic indicators on the general level of FDIs.
Practical Implication: The study recommends that the country continue to promote FDI inflows while stabilising its exchange rate. The two will lead to more FDI inflows and good macroeconomic performance.
Social Implication: These social implications demonstrate how exchange rate stability and FDI influence extend beyond pure economics to affect various aspects of Tanzanian society and community development.
Originality/ Value: The paper's novelty lies in the improved understanding of variable interdependencies.
Innovative modeling methods for enhanced ESG risk assessment in the context of the “green” economy development of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Nurgaliyeva A.M. , Jondelbayeva A.S. , Niyazbekova Sh.U.
Published: January 2025

The business and investment environments have changed due to the incorporation of ESG concepts into risk management and innovation activities. ESG considerations were first used to address social and environmental issues, but they have since developed into important elements of risk reduction and business strategy. Innovative ESG risk assessment techniques that promote company resilience, sustainable economic growth, and the development of green economies are the focus of this study. To promote sustainable growth and industrial strength, the study focuses on integrating ESG criteria with risk management frameworks, evaluating the effects of ESG on particular sectors, and developing methods for coordinating ESG practices with «green economy» goals.

The research takes a multidisciplinary approach, analyzing financial and operational outcomes across industries using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The results show that integrating ESG improves financial performance while also encouraging innovation and fortifying risk management systems. Notably, ESG practices increase resilience in times of economic turbulence, lower systemic risks in financial markets, and boost liquidity. Additionally, ESG-driven initiatives, employee productivity, and sustainable growth are found to be positively correlated, especially in industries like banking and manufacturing. Emerging nations like Kazakhstan are coordinating green economy projects with ESG goals despite regulatory obstacles, indicating a worldwide trend toward sustainable practices.

This study adds to the expanding corpus of research on the function of ESG in fostering sustainable economic practices and robust markets. Its practical relevance comes from its capacity to direct investors, businesses, and politicians toward the adoption of ESG-driven policies to create a strong and sustainable economic future.
Message from the Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Science Annals, 2024
Authors: Melnyk Yu. B.
Published: January 2025

Background and Aim of Study: The publication of scientific papers in the media is becoming more and more accessible. This creates competition between scientific journals. It can ensure an increase in the scientific level of published products. The aim of the study: to familiarise both the readers and the authors with the activities of the International Journal of Science Annals (IJSA).
Results: The results of the journal’s activities over the past year and its future prospects were analysed. Authors were informed about the benefits of publishing in the IJSA and about the possibility of participating in international scientific events (conferences, competitions) organised with the participation of the journal.
Conclusions: The high competition in the publishing market requires the IJSA to systematically improve the scientific level of the journal, to adhere to high publishing standards and ethical norms, to create coordinated, productive relationships between authors and reviewers, and to provide them with new opportunities.
Systematic Literature Review on Cybersecurity Issues in the Smart Home Environment
Authors: Fauzi Rofiq , Candra Wulan Puspa Ira Dewi , Perdana Danis Putra
Published: January 2025

Method A literature study was conducted to examine cyber security in Smart Homes, focusing on vulnerability assessment, privacy, threat mitigation, and policy regulations. Not only smartphones have advanced technology, but smarthomes or smart homes are a technological development that allows users to control functions such as security access, temperature, lighting and home theater remotely. This is the basis for the need for user-friendly cybersecurity measures, considering the rapid adoption of IoT devices in smart homes. This literature review highlights challenges related to inconsistent regulations and varying technology standards. Significant gaps exist in user awareness, device interoperability, data privacy, and security protocols. A multidisciplinary approach that brings together technology, policy, and social science stakeholders is recommended to build a secure, efficient, and privacy-preserving smart home ecosystem
Passenger Queue Simulation Analysis and Optimization at The Check-in Counter of Yogyakarta International Airport
Authors: Putra Ananda Adhitya , Rahmawati Fajar Khanif , Mulyani Sri , Kusumaningrum Maria Asumpta Deny , Gunawan Gunawan , Medianto Rully
Published: January 2025

Air transportation has a role in providing services to deliver people and goods in a relatively shorter time. Queues will increase due to the relatively low quality and quantity of service. This can happen at the Yogyakarta International Airport check-in counter. This research uses a comparison method between the queuing system and arena software. The queuing system used is a single channel-single phase.  The airlines that will be studied are Lion Air and Super Air Jet. The samples used respectively were 65 passengers and 61 passengers from Lion Air and Super Air Jet airlines. Data collection was carried out during peak hours. With this passenger movement simulation model, it is possible to determine the length of queue experienced by passengers at each check-in counter, the time to be served, and the check-in counter staff that must be provided. The length of time queuing for passengers for each airline is that for Lion Air the length of time queuing at the check-in counter is 18,6 minutes with an additional 1 officer from before and for Super Air Jet it is 28,5 minutes with an additional 1 officer from the previous check-in counter.
Optimization of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches Cellulose-based Bioplastic Formulation with Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
Authors: Herianti Putri , Andhika Permata Deivy , Neswati
Published: January 2025

Bioplastics are one of the alternatives to replace synthetic plastics. Bioplastics are plastics made from natural materials readily decomposed by microorganisms so that they are environmentally friendly. Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches (OPEFB) have cellulose content that can be utilized as raw material in the manufacture of bioplastics. This research aims to determine the best formulation of OPEFB cellulose-based bioplastics as environmentally friendly packaging. The method used in this research is the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) optimization method in the Mixture (Optimal Custom Design) section found in the Design Expert version 13 application. The factors analyzed in making bioplastics are glycerol, starch, CMC, and chitosan. Bioplastic observations include tensile strength, elongation, elasticity, thickness, water resistance, and biodegradation. The result of OPEFB cellulose obtained in this study is 71.88%, where the cellulose produces strong bioplastic properties. The optimum solution of bioplastic formulation produced is the addition of glycerol of 0.89 g, starch of 2.99 g, CMC of 2.11 g, and chitosan of 3 g Laboratory verification responses produced are tensile strength of 12 MPa, elongation of 31.34%, elasticity of 890.67 MPa, thickness of 0.25 mm, water resistance of 88.95%, and biodegradation of 4.34%/day.
Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionSDG 13: Climate ActionSDG 14: Life Below WaterSDG 15: Life on LandSDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Pré-Natal de Baixo Risco
Authors: Martins Olga Vanessa Barbosa , Albuquerque Sabrina Pires , Silva Vanessa Yuri Nakaoka Elias da , Kashiwabara Tatiliana Geralda Bacelar
Published: January 2025

O pré-natal é o acompanhamento de saúde indicado para todas as gestantes. Ele é oferecido pelo SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde) e tem como objetivo avaliar a saúde da mulher e do bebê durante a gravidez, através da realização de exames de imagem e laboratoriais. Durante as consultas do pré-natal, o médico identifica a idade gestacional, informa a data provável do parto, esclarece dúvidas sobre a gravidez e o parto, e solicita exames para verificar a saúde da mãe e do bebê (Brasil, 2020).
Asma
Authors: Lana Juliana Gomes , Campos Pâmela Stérfane Silvana de Oliveira , Kashiwabara Tatiliana Geralda Bacelar
Published: January 2025

Asma é uma enfermidade crônica das vias aéreas, principalmente dos brônquios, gerada como resposta inflamatória ao contato com um alérgeno indutor, dificultando a circulação de ar pelo sistema respiratório do indivíduo, provocando tosse, sibilos e falta de ar.
Palpitações Cardíacas
Authors: Klein Vinícius Felippe , Nonato Yasmin Cota , Kashiwabara Tatiliana Geralda Bacelar
Published: January 2025

A palpitação cardíaca é a percepção do batimento cardíaco, que normalmente não se sente. Ocorre em indivíduos saudáveis ou, como muitas vezes acontece, por manifestação de patologias cardíacas ou de outras condições clínicas. A palpitação, embora geralmente benigna, deve ser cuidadosamente avaliada devido às implicações clínicas e da relação com outras afecções. Esse sintoma pode estar relacionado com bradiarritmias e taquiarritmias.
Transtornos Alimentares
Authors: Rodrigues Ianara Teodoro Oliveira , Castro Vitória da Silva , Kashiwabara Tatiliana Geralda Bacelar
Published: January 2025

Os transtornos alimentares são condições psiquiátricas graves que afetam a saúde física, emocional e comportamental de uma pessoa. Caracterizam-se por padrões anormais de comportamento alimentar que incluem restrição severa da ingestão alimentar, compulsão alimentar periódica seguida de métodos compensatórios (como vômitos autoinduzidos, uso de laxantes, diuréticos ou exercício físico excessivo), ou uma combinação desses comportamentos.
Transtornos de Humor
Authors: Oliveira Sabrina Karoline Emanuelle de Lisboa , Pacheco Sabrina Viana , Kashiwabara Tatiliana Geralda Bacelar
Published: January 2025

O humor pode ser descrito como uma afetação ou estado sutil e persistente que exerce influência sobre as atitudes de um indivíduo e tinge sua percepção do universo circundante. Os transtornos do humor, conhecidos igualmente como perturbações afetivas, compõem uma parcela de considerável envergadura dentre as moléstias psiquiátricas, incluindo o transtorno depressivo, o transtorno bipolar e outras condições.
Abordagem da Hiperemia Conjuntival
Authors: Lima Larissa Dutra , Minas Júlia Ribeiro de , Kashiwabara Tatiliana Geralda Bacelar
Published: January 2025

A hiperemia conjuntival se traduz na vasodilatação dos microvasos conjuntivais, desempenhando um papel crítico na componente eferente do sistema imunológico, entregando tanto componentes imunes humorais quanto celulares ao local da inflamação. É uma das causas mais comuns de visitas a médicos de atenção primária, optometristas, oftalmologistas e salas de emergência. É caracterizada por uma vermelhidão da conjuntiva e pode ser classificada em: Centrípeta: ao redor da córnea (estruturas intraoculares/córnea); Centrífuga: na periferia do olho (estruturas extraoculares); Difusa: em todo o olho (conjuntiva, esclera, intraocular).
Perda da Acuidade Visual
Authors: Melo Millena Hosken , Silva Rayane Carvalho da , Kashiwabara Tatiliana Geralda Bacelar
Published: January 2025

A baixa acuidade visual, também conhecida como visão subnormal, é definida pela presença de diminuição da visão, com melhor correção no melhor olho, igual ou menor que 20/60 na escala de Snellen, ou 0,3 em escala decimal. Durante a infância, a baixa acuidade visual pode influenciar a qualidade da visão na fase adulta por meio de um processo chamado "maturação visual". Nesse processo, o cérebro e a retina interagem intensamente para interpretar as imagens do ambiente de forma mais eficiente ao longo do tempo. Por isso, é crucial que os estímulos visuais recebidos sejam precisos e nítidos para promover um desenvolvimento visual saudável e adequado.
Pterígio, Pinguécula e Ptose
Authors: Pires Ester Fernandes , Chaves Maria Luísa Leal , Kashiwabara Tatiliana Geralda Bacelar
Published: January 2025

A definição de pterígio e pinguécula são semelhantes, ambas são provenientes de uma degeneração elastótica de camadas mais profundas da conjuntiva. Pterígio é o nome dado a uma prega de tecido fibrovascular com formato de asa que se origina da conjuntiva interpalpebral e se estende para a córnea. Quase sempre na posição de 3 e 9 horas no limbo, geralmente de localização nasal. Já a pinguécula se apresenta como uma lesão conjuntival amarelo-esbranquiçada, plana ou levemente elevada, quase sempre localizada na fissura interpalpebral adjacente ao limbo, mas não envolvendo a córnea.
PENINGKATAN KEUNGGULAN KOMPETITIF MELALUI SOCIAL MISSION, SERVICE QUALITY, INTENTION TO BUY, DAN BRAND IMAGE
Authors: Mukti Yoanita Yuniati , Ashila Shafa , Bakar Abu
Published: January 2025

Tingginya persaingan di industri menunjukkan pentingnya keunggulan kompetitif. Upaya peningkatan keunggulan kompetitif mutlak diperlukan agar upaya yang dilakukan dapat menarik perhatian konsumen. Penelitian ditujukan untuk identifikasi faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian, yaitu social mission, service quality, dan brand image. Hipotesis penelitian adalah faktor social mission, service quality, Intention to buy, dan brand image memiliki pengaruh positif yang signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Metode pengambilan data dilakukan melalui penyebaran kuesioner dan diperoleh data 100 responden. Pengujian hipotesis dilakukan dengan menggunakan SEM-PLS, dan diperoleh bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan di antara variabel social mission terhadap service quality, brand image dan intention to buy, serta service quality terhadap brand image, dan brand image terhadap intention to buy. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rekomendasi upaya peningkatan keunggulan kompetitif yaitu diantaranya meliputi, peningkatan kegiatan misi sosial, peningkatan kualitas layanan terutama sikap dari karyawan dalam memberikan layanan kepada pelanggan, serta peningkatan serta ciri khas merek sebagai bagian dari brand image perusahaan.
Larger lexicons enable representation of fine-grained phonological similarity structure: Evidence from English L2 speakers' sound similarity judgments of word pairs
Authors: Siew Cynthia S. Q. , Castro Nichol
Published: January 2025

Native English speakers are sensitive to the small-world structure and community structure of the phonological similarity network of English words. In this study we investigated whether L2 speakers of English are sensitive to the overall similarity structure of the phonological lexicon, and whether this sensitivity is modulated by the size of their L2 vocabulary. Participants with diverse L1s (with English as their L2) completed a phonological similarity rating task where they listened to pairs of English words and provided similarity judgments for word pairs of varying path lengths and community membership. Path length in the phonological network represented the number of steps needed to traverse from one word to another word in the network. Word pairs were either from the same phonological community or different communities. English vocabulary knowledge was assessed using the LexTALE (Lemhöfer & Broersma, 2012). Results indicated that participants with higher LexTALE scores showed greater sensitivity to both community membership of word pairs as well as phonological distance between words at shorter path lengths. Computational simulations of the task with phonological networks depicting various levels of L2 proficiency qualitatively align with the observed behavioral results. The simulations suggest that larger network sizes provide more degrees of freedom for representing subtle patterns of similarity relations among word-forms. These findings have implications for understanding how expansion of the phonological mental lexicon enables learners to represent fine-grained, internal structure of phonological similarity relations among words.
Semantic Distillation Through Recursive Neural Contextualisation in Large Language Models
Authors: Andrith Laurence , Ashford Benedict , Kingsleigh Gabriella , Nightingale Edmund
Published: January 2025

Achieving coherent and semantically consistent outputs remains a significant challenge in extended text generation tasks, where models often struggle with contextual retention over long sequences. Recursive neural contextualisation offers a groundbreaking approach that refines the internal representations of large language models through iterative feedback and dynamic memory enhancements. The framework integrates recursive feedback pathways, adaptive gating mechanisms, and hierarchical positional embeddings, enabling a more effective alignment of semantic relationships across varied linguistic structures. Quantitative results highlight substantial improvements in semantic alignment scores and contextual coherence, with qualitative analyses further illustrating the framework’s capacity to preserve logical consistency in complex, multi-turn interactions. Layer-specific evaluations reveal that deeper layers play a pivotal role in consolidating long-term dependencies, while multilingual tests confirm the adaptability of the approach across languages and syntactic variances. Memory efficiency assessments demonstrate that the recursive architecture scales effectively, maintaining practicality for real-world applications with constrained resources. The modular nature of the proposed modifications ensures seamless compatibility with existing transformer architectures, fostering opportunities for widespread adoption. By addressing the core limitations of traditional attention mechanisms, recursive neural contextualisation establishes a pathway for advancing the coherence and adaptability of natural language systems. The findings demonstrate the transformative potential of recursive mechanisms in bridging gaps in semantic retention, providing significant implications for future developments in natural language processing.
Fiscal Policy and Effectiveness in the Nepalese Economy
Authors: Ghimire Ramesh
Published: January 2025

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Wage Inequality in FDI Industries: Gini coefficient Analysis a Case Study of Nepal
Authors: Bista Raghu Bir
Published: January 2025

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