bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinical Observation of Huangqi Sijun Decoction in the Treatment of Chronic Atrophic Gastritis
Authors: Wang Yamei
Published: February 2025

Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effects of Huangqi Sijun Decoction on chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG). Methods: Sixty CAG patients hospitalized between January 2020 and December 2022 were selected and randomly divided into two groups using a random number table. The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) group (n = 30) was treated with Huangqi Sijun Decoction, while the Western medicine group (n = 30) received omeprazole. The total effective rate, TCM syndrome scores, and serological indicators were compared. Results: The total effective rate in the TCM group was higher than that in the Western medicine group, while the adverse reaction rate was lower (P < 0.05). Before treatment, there were no significant differences in TCM syndrome scores or serological indicators between the two groups (P > 0.05). After treatment, the TCM group had lower TCM syndrome scores and better serological indicators compared to the Western medicine group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Huangqi Sijun Decoction can enhance the clinical efficacy of CAG patients, prevent adverse reactions, alleviate TCM symptoms, and regulate specific levels of serological indicators, demonstrating significant therapeutic advantages.
Study on the Efficacy of Radiofrequency and Laser Ablation in the Treatment of Superficial Varicose Veins in the Lower Extremities
Authors: Wang Qingshan
Published: February 2025

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of endovenous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and laser ablation (EVLA) in the treatment of superficial varicose veins of the lower extremities. Methods: Seventy-eight patients with superficial varicose veins treated at a hospital between April 2022 and May 2023 were selected and divided into a radiofrequency ablation group (RFA group; 39 cases) and a laser ablation group (EVLA group; 39 cases) based on the treatment method. Operation time, postoperative recovery duration, venous clinical severity score (VCSS) changes, complication rates, closure rates, and recurrence rates were compared between the groups at 1 month, 3 months, and 12 months postoperatively. The postoperative therapeutic outcomes were comprehensively evaluated. Results: No significant differences in age, gender, disease grade, or disease course were observed between the groups (P > 0.05). The superficial varicose vein closure rate was 100% in both groups at 1 and 3 months postoperatively. At 12 months, the closure rate was 94.87% in the RFA group and 97.43% in the EVLA group, with no statistically significant difference (P > 0.05). No significant differences were observed in VCSS changes or complication incidence between the groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Radiofrequency ablation and laser ablation demonstrate comparable efficacy and safety in the treatment of superficial varicose veins of the lower extremities.
Applying Snyder’s Hope Theory to Enhance Self-Management in Diabetic Patients
Authors: Gao Rui , Han Cuiyu , Cheng Yanhong , Jiang Li , Zhang Zhixin , Gu Yujie
Published: February 2025

Objective: To explore the application effect of self-management based on Snyder’s hope theory in diabetic patients. Methods: A total of 260 patients with diabetes from a community were selected through convenient sampling and randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group using the random number table method, with 130 cases in each group. Five cases were lost in the experimental group, resulting in 125 effective cases, while all 130 cases in the control group were effective. The control group received standard lectures on diabetes self-management behavior and traditional approaches, such as the distribution of educational manuals. The experimental group underwent a self-management behavior intervention program for diabetic patients based on Snyder’s hope theory model, encompassing three components: goals, pathways, and motivational thinking. The levels of hope and self-management behavior were compared between the two groups. Results: After the intervention, the scores for hope levels and self-management behaviors in both groups were significantly higher than those recorded before the intervention (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the hope level and self-management behavior scores of the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The application of Snyder’s hope theory model in diabetic patients demonstrates significant benefits, improving patients’ hope levels and, consequently, enhancing their self-management behaviors.
Study on the Clinical Efficacy of Levofloxacin Combined with Ambroxol in the Treatment of Elderly Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonary Infection
Authors: Chen Yuanyuan
Published: February 2025

Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of levofloxacin combined with ambroxol in the treatment of elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary infection. Methods: A total of 80 elderly COPD patients with pulmonary infection, treated between December 2022 and November 2023, were randomly divided into a control group and an observation group, with 40 cases in each group. The control group was treated with levofloxacin hydrochloride, while the observation group received ambroxol hydrochloride injection in addition to the treatment in the control group. Laboratory indices (white blood cell count, procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, and apolipoprotein E levels), imaging-based pulmonary lesion absorption time, hospital stay, and incidence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups. Results: After treatment, the biochemical indices of the observation group were significantly lower than those of the control group, with highly significant differences (P < 0.001). Compared to the control group, the imaging-based pulmonary lesion absorption time and hospital stay of the observation group were significantly shorter (P < 0.001). Additionally, the incidence of adverse reactions in the observation group was significantly lower than in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Levofloxacin combined with ambroxol demonstrates advantages in improving biochemical indices, shortening imaging-based pulmonary lesion absorption time and hospital stay, and reducing adverse reaction rates in elderly COPD patients with pulmonary infection. It holds significant clinical application value.
DOS HEMISFERIOS: REBRANDING STRATEGY for a NASCENT ECUADORIAN WINE MARKET
Authors: Massoud Jacob A. , Saboorideilami Vafa
Published: February 2025

The Ecuadorian winery, Dos Hemisferios, had started as a hobby in 1999 but quickly grew into a business and passion for the Wright family. After receiving an international award in 2009 for its cabernet sauvignon-malbec blend called Paradoja, the winery realized its potential and decided to expand its vineyards and production of wines. As part of the strategy to increase sales, Robert Wright, the Dos Hemisferios President, and his father, Guillermo Wright, developed a rebranding proposal for the next board of directors meeting. This rebranding initiative hinged on the belief that people in the Ecuadorian wine market did not know much about wine. To address this issue, they decided to be more specific regarding what each of the Dos Hemisferios brands represented and to whom each would be sold.

Additionally, Quito represented the largest wine market in Ecuador. However, the market posed several challenges, including a lack of awareness about Ecuadorian wines at bars, restaurants, cafés, and hotels, and an unwillingness to try Ecuadorian wines. Robert understood that overcoming this negative mental paradigm and creating awareness about Ecuadorian wines would be critical for Dos Hemisferios moving forward. Robert wondered if the rebranding proposal they had prepared would be effective.
Inferring transmission risk of respiratory viral infection from the viral load kinetics of SARS-CoV-2, England, 2020 to 2021 and influenza A virus, Hong Kong, 2008 to 2012
Authors: Jonnerby Jakob , Fenn Joe , Hakki Seran , Zhou Jie , Madon Kieran J , Koycheva Aleksandra , Nevin Sean , Kundu Rhia , Crone Michael A , Pillay Timesh D , Ahmad Shazaad , Derqui Nieves , Conibear Emily , Varro Robert , Luca Constanta , Freemont Paul S , Taylor Graham P , Zambon Maria , Barclay Wendy S , Dunning Jake , Ferguson Neil M , Cowling Benjamin J , Lalvani Ajit ,   on behalf of the ATACCC Study Investigators
Published: February 2025

Background

Infectiousness of respiratory viral infections is quantified as plaque forming units (PFU), requiring resource-intensive viral culture that is not routinely performed. We hypothesised that RNA viral load (VL) decline time (e-folding time) in people might serve as an alternative marker of infectiousness.

Aim

This study’s objective was to evaluate the association of RNA VL decline time with RNA and PFU VL area under the curve (AUC) and transmission risk for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A virus.

Methods

In SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A virus community cohorts, viral RNA was quantified by reverse transcription quantitative PCR in serial upper respiratory tract (URT)-samples collected within households after an initial household-member tested positive for one virus. We evaluated correlations between RNA VL decline time and RNA and PFU-VL AUC. Associations between VL decline time and transmission risk in index-contact pairs were assessed.

Results

In SARS-CoV-2 cases, we observed positive correlations between RNA VL decline time and RNA and PFU VL AUC with posterior probabilities 1 and 0.96 respectively. In influenza A cases a positive correlation between RNA VL decline time and RNA VL AUC was observed, with posterior probability of 0.87. Index case VL decline times one standard deviation above the cohort-mean showed a relative increase in secondary attack rates of 39% (95% credible interval (CrI): −6.9 to 95%) for SARS-CoV-2 and 25% (95% CrI: −11 to 71%) for influenza A virus.

Conclusion

We identify VL decline time as a potential marker of infectiousness and transmission risk for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A virus. Early ascertainment of VL kinetics as part of surveillance of new viruses or variants could inform public health decision making.
BOUNDARIES OF THE FICTION AND DOCUMENTARY IN THE PROSE OF S.A. ALEXIEVICH (ON THE BASIS OF THE NOVELS “BOYS IN ZINC” AND “CHERNOBYL PRAYER”)
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Nikonova Anastasia R.
Published: February 2025

The article deals with defining boundaries of the fiction and
documentary in S.A. Alexievich’s prose. The objects of the research are novels “Boys in Zinc” (1989) and “Chernobyl Prayer” (1997). S. Alexievich’s
creative method consists in collecting the testimonies of Soviet people about
the humanitarian catastrophes of the 20th century. Nevertheless, in S. Alexievich’s prose, through the selection (according to the “principle of suffering”)
and montage of testimonies, the artistic beginning is realized. Several leading
motifs are realized in the structure of the novels: death, fear of war, loneliness,
faith in the idea, etc. S. Alexievich also manages to create a collective image of
the protagonist. S. Alexievich also manages to create a collective image of the
protagonist: a Chernobyl man and an Afghan “boy” with his personal tragedy,
trauma and psychology.
CROSSING THE MORAL BOUNDARY AS A PLOT-FORMING FACTOR IN “HARASSMENT” BY K. YARMYSH
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Tolstosheeva Daria B.
Published: February 2025

The article studies how the principle of plot construction, based
on the hero’s violation of moral norms, is implemented in practice. The portrayal of contradictory characters who make difficult moral choices, often
wrong ones, is one of the main features of the novel genre. The plot is a chain of
events, and an event is the character’s crossing of a certain boundary one way
or another, and therefore the chronotope of the threshold (and perhaps not literally realized) becomes more important in the novel. The heroine of the novel
“Harassment” constantly finds herself on the threshold of a moral choice. The
plot of the novel is based on the principle of cumulation: the heroine’s actions
become more and more ambiguous from a moral point of view, until, finally,
a catastrophe occurs. The heroine’s “fall” is not an isolated incident, but the
result of moral degradation. In that sense, the woman depicted in the modern
novel differs significantly from classical heroines, who were often considered a
moral ideal, especially in comparison with male heroes. At the same time, the
author remains in line with the Russian literary tradition, being an impartial
depicting subject; as a creator, she gives the heroine the opportunity to experience not only collapse and punishment, but also repentance and rebirth.
THE ENDING OF PUSHKIN’S “FEAST IN TIME OF PLAGUE” IN THE CONTEXT OF THE EPISODE WITH THE OLD MAN FROM “THE TRAGIC HISTORY OF DOCTOR FAUSTUS” BY CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Domanskii Yuri V.
Published: February 2025

The article compares two episodes from dramatic texts: the finale
of Alexander Pushkin’s “The Feast in the Time of Plague” and the episode
with the old man from Christopher Marlowe’s “The Tragic History of Doctor Faustus”. The basis for comparison is the typological similarity of these
episodes both in terms of the sequence of events and in terms of revealing the
characters’ personalities. As a result, it becomes possible to correlate the scene
from Marlowe’s play and the finale of Pushkin’s play into a context in which the
motives for the impossibility of repentance and righteousness are actualized.
Another important semantic point is the behavioral linkage of the Chairman
from “The Feast in the Time of Plague” with the diabolical background that is
not revealed in Pushkin, but is obvious in Marlowe; Through the above aspect,
one can build the motivation for Walsingham’s speech behavior in Pushkin.
In addition, the context of Marlowe’s play clearly shows how deep Pushkin’s
characters are and how semantically complex the outcome of Pushkin’s play
is – both in relation to The Tragic History of Doctor Faustus and in relation to
its direct source – John Wilson’s play “The Plague City”
THE CONCEPT OF THE SOUL IN IVAN CANKAR’S SHORT STORIES (ON AN ISSUE OF THE MOTIF COMPLEX)
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Starkova Veronika V.
Published: February 2025

In the article through analyzing the motif complex, consisting of
the motifs of the soul, heart, gaze and dream in three stories from the collection
“Vignettes” (1899) (“Epilogue”, “Hunger”, “Human”) of the Slovenian writer
Ivan Cankar’s (1876–1918) the concept of the soul in his early work is studied.
The study revealed the transformation of writer’s understanding of the
studied concept: from the position of the symbolists, according to which everyone’s soul is a part of the universal soul present in all living things (the story
“Epilogue”), through the combination of Emerson’s ideas about “The OverSoul” with the conviction that the human soul is a beautiful, unattainable goal
to which the artist strives for (the story “Hunger”), to the idea of the existence
of a soul in an ordinary person living an everyday life (the story “Human”).
The remaining elements of the motif turned out to be a constant component of the writer’s artistic arsenal. The gaze motif is used by Cankar to convey
the inner world of heroes in the context of the presence or absence of the hero’s
encounter with the soul, the heart motif appears to represent the hero’s feelings
from meeting or failing to meet the soul or a marker of the hero’s connection
to the soul the dream motif is present in the first two stories as the only space
where a person can unite with his/her soul.
ALLUSIONS TO RUSSIAN CULTURE IN FRANK O’HARA WORKS
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Ezhov Il’ya A.
Published: February 2025

The article deals with references to Russian cultural figures in the
works of the American poet F. O’Hara (1926–1966). References in the article
are grouped into three directions – Russian avant-garde poets, F. Dostoevsky
and Russian composers. The article also demonstrates how exactly those
allusions are presented in the works of F. O’Hara. The end of the article demonstrates a tendency in references to people, mostly as representatives of the
Russian emigration and dissident movement (with the exception of V. Mayakovsky and F. Dostoevsky).
“HAD A CHANCE TO BE AT THE FRONT...”. WAR PAGES OF THE BIOGRAPHY OF PHILOLOGIST NIKOLAI GUDZIY
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature, Russian Academy of Sciences,, Frolov Maksim A.
Published: February 2025

The publication tells about war episodes in the biography of the
historian of literature and philology, teacher N.K. Gudziy – about his two trips to
the front of the Great Patriotic War (together with his colleague, literary scholar
D.D. Blagoy), organized by the Political Directorate of the Red Army in March
and July 1944. The first of them was connected with visiting combat units of the
Baltic Front and giving lectures to officers and soldiers about Pushkin. The importance of the second was due to the participation of Gudziy and Blagoy in the
work of the Commission for the Establishment and Investigation of the atrocities
of the Nazi Invaders in the Pushkin Reserve (the scientists visited the Pushkin
Hills, Mikhailovskoye, Petrovskoye, Trigorskoye, and the Voronich hillfort). For
a detailed account of their preparation and implementation, previously unpublished field diary entries by Gudziy were used. The text of Gudziy and Blagoy’s
article “A Trip to the Front” is republished in full. In addition, articles by Gudziy
and Blagoy, published in central and front-line newspapers in 1944 and written
hot on the heels of the aforementioned trips, are cited.
ON THE CONCEPT OF ARTISTIC INTEGRATION IN THE THEORY OF MODERN ART
Authors:   Moscow State Linguistic University, Gurevich Lyubov S.
Published: February 2025

The article provides an analysis of the concept of artistic integration proposed in 2013 by M.V. Dutsev for the scientific study of modern
architecture as applied to other objects of art, on the basis that many of them have integrative properties that are included in the research fields of various
humanities. Combining different cultural and semiotic codes in a work of art
becomes the main reason for conducting interdisciplinary research. Meanwhile, the syncretism of cultural and art objects becomes the main issue in such
a study, requiring the development of a new integrative method for scientific
analysis. Using the phenomenon of the author’s children’s book as an example,
the article analyzes the types, methods and causes of artistic integration, suggests ways of scientific description of such interdisciplinary research objects
DEICTIC PROJECTIONS IN ARSENY TARKOVSKY’S POEM “THE BOOK OF GRASS”
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Seifert Еlena I. ,   Moscow State Linguistic University
Published: February 2025

The author of the article makes a holistic analysis of Arseny Tarkovsky’s poem “The Book of Grass”, based on the theories of deixis, primary
phenomena, discourse/genre. The aesthetic integrity of the poem is given by
the deictic projections underlying the image, as well as metonymy and gradation, the contextuality of syntactic and lexical units, and the neutralization of
an actively semantized boundary. Behind the motifs of creative work, purity,
roots, childhood, birth/death/immortality, the saving, prophetic power of the
word, introducing a person to eternity with the help of art and nature in the
“Book of Grass” there are the primary phenomena of peace, sadness, emphasized
by the softness of emotional deixis, and the primary phenomenon of desire, resulting in the final performative. The ability of objects to be reflected in water,
glow, and disappear is associated with the death and rebirth of a person. The
delicacy of syntax and vocabulary correlates with the depiction of the magical
fusion of man with nature, the liminal sensation of death as birth. The poem
“The Book of Grass” presents itself as a self-definition of the lyrical protagonist
that takes place in a dialog with another person.
Gestión de Innovación en Negocios
Authors: Falcone-Treviño Giuseppe Francisco , Jiménez-Galán Joel Luis , Tinajero-Mallozzi Zaida Leticia
Published: February 2025

En esta investigación se estudió “La Gestión de Innovación en los Negocios”. El objetivo de la investigación es ver como la gestión de innovación está relacionada con la sostenibilidad de los negocios, ya que innovar es la capacidad para experimentar y desarrollar actividades nuevas o mejoradas que creen valor y permitan generar un impacto positivo en el mercado de un producto, servicio o proceso. Su motor reside en la creatividad y la actitud emprendedora de sus promotores.
La satisfacción laboral del personal administrativo en una institución de educación pública
Authors: Soria-Reséndez Ana Cristina , Pedraza-Melo Norma Angélica , Bernal-González Idolina
Published: February 2025

Es de gran interés el estudio de aspectos intangibles como la satisfacción laboral para el diseño de estrategias de retención del talento humano. De allí que el objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar la percepción que los empleados tienen sobre la satisfacción en sus campos de trabajo. Se aplicó cuestionario a trabajadores administrativos que accedieron colaborar, conformándose una muestra final de 206 empleados encuestados. Se aplicó el análisis factorial para determinar la estructura subyacente del constructo estudiado, determinando dos factores que refieren a la satisfacción con el puesto y con el ambiente de trabajo. EL nivel de confiabilidad del cuestionario mostró una valoración alta y adecuada, con un Alpha de Cronbach superior a ,70. Los resultados tienen implicaciones relevantes para que los directivos valoren factores al momento de diseñar e implementar sus prácticas de gestión de personal, promoviendo mayor satisfacción y por ende compromiso organizacional en su base trabajadora.
Inversiones globales en entornos inciertos: El Bitcoin
Authors: Vázquez-Gutiérrez Miguel Ángel
Published: February 2025

El objetivo de esta investigación fue saber si realmente las inversiones en el Bitcoin son riesgosas o no, y conocer más acerca de este nuevo mercado de Monedas Virtuales. Esta investigación se llevó acabo de manera documental, analizando la información disponible en el campo para así buscar la principal causa de incertidumbre de este mercado internacional, y conocer así sus principales ventajas y desventajas, con esto identificar si son riesgosas o no, y así poder ayudar a los lectores a tener una mejor y más sencilla idea, sobre este mercado para saber si la inversión resultara o no. Los resultados mostraron que invertir en este momento en Bitcoins no es lo más indicada, pero en un futuro, no muy lejano, este mercado será más estable y seguro para hacer cualquier tipo de inversión y transacción.
Los microempresarios en la inclusión financiera
Authors: Ramírez-Cortés Verónica , Ruiz-Reynoso Adriana Mercedes , Sandoval-Trujillo Sendy Janet
Published: February 2025

En la presente investigación se analizan los avances de la inclusión financiera, teniendo como objeto de estudio a los trabajadores por cuenta propia refiriéndolos como microempresarios. A nivel nacional, se han implementado diferentes estrategias de política pública para garantizar un mejor y mayor acceso a los servicios financieros de las instituciones formalmente reguladas en el sistema financiero mexicano. La investigación toma relevancia al identificar que uno de los principales problemas en las microempresas que limita su crecimiento o permanencia en el mercado es la falta de opciones para obtener liquidez, acceso a servicios de ahorro y financiamiento. De los resultados destacan las estrategias y acciones en términos política pública, sin embargo, los resultados aún no son alentado- res, identificando limitantes en el acceso a los recursos financieros, capacidad de ahorro, en el tema de educación financiera, así como, en el uso de tecnologías para hacer efectiva la infraestructura disponible.
Los principales factores que afectan la exitosa implementación de la gestión por competencias de capital humano en las organizaciones
Authors: De León-De la Garza Elda Ayde , Laines-Alamina Cristina Isabel
Published: February 2025

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo identificar los elementos que influyen la correcta ejecución de la gestión de competencias en las organizaciones, y su impacto en la generación y el desarrollo de la innovación en los procesos de gestión del personal. Es necesario comprender que las competencias no es un tema reciente, sino que ha ido evolucionando a lo largo del tiempo, hasta volverse una necesidad. Son muchos los beneficios que aporta un sistema de gestión de esta naturaleza, sin embargo es necesario conocer las dificultades que se pueden presentar en el proceso de adopción para tomar medidas necesarias en su implementación.
Rendimientos anormales en empresas que conformaron el Índice de Precios y Cotizaciones de la Bolsa Mexicana de Valores de 2012-2016
Authors: Páez-González César Alejandro , Treviño-Saldívar Eduardo Javier , Cortez-Alejandro Klender Aimer
Published: February 2025

En la presente investigación se estudiarán los factores que afectan a los rendimientos anormales de las empresas que conforman el Índice de Precios y Cotizaciones (IPC) de la Bolsa Mexicana de Valores desde el 2012 hasta el 2016. Se utilizará el modelo de Alfa de Jensen para poder determinar las empresas que tienen rendimientos anormales en comparación con el rendimiento del mercado medido por el IPC.
Satisfacción en estudiantes de una IES Nacional
Authors: Sánchez-Leyva José Luis , Sánchez-Zeferino Diana Edith , Velázquez-Jiménez Cesia De los Ángeles
Published: February 2025

El presente estudio es de tipo descriptivo con un enfoque cuantitativo y transversal, se realizó con la finalidad de determinar el grado de satisfacción de estudiantes de licenciatura del sistema escolarizado y mixto de la Universidad del Sureste Vasconcelos (USV), institución del sector privado ubicada en Minatitlán, Ver., se obtuvo una muestra de 205 estudiantes de una población de 230. La muestra se obtuvo con el apoyo del software Survey I.M., con un 95% de confianza y 5% de error. Los principales resultados fue- ron: sistema escolarizado 63% y sistema mixto 69%, es decir, los estudiantes están bastante satisfechos con los servicios de la Universidad. Se calculó un coeficiente alfa de cronbach de 0.9220 el cual es aceptable. En conclusión, se observó que los estudiantes del sistema mixto están más satisfechos que el escolarizado, las principales recomendaciones son: realizar estudios socioeconómicos a los estudiantes y realizar una programación académica en tiempo.
Uso de Adobe Captivate para la creación de software multimedia interactivo: Un caso de éxito
Authors: Roque-Hernández Ramón Ventura , Juárez-Ibarra Carlos Manuel , López-Mendoza Adán
Published: February 2025

En este artículo se describe el uso del software Adobe Captivate por alumnos de la Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas en la Fa- cultad de Comercio, Administración y Ciencias Sociales de Nuevo Laredo para el desarrollo de un proyecto tecnológico para el Mu- seo de Historia Natural de Nuevo Laredo. El objetivo era obtener software multimedia interactivo funcional en poco tiempo y con pocos recursos. Los resultados mostraron que fue posible lograr  el objetivo planteado con facilidad. El grado de interactividad y   el nivel multimedia que contenían las aplicaciones desarrolladas fueron altos. La percepción de los estudiantes fue positiva. La pro- puesta de los autores es incluir Adobe Captivate como herramienta de apoyo para crear materiales multimedia interactivos en los cursos universitarios a través de estrategias que incluyan: motivación, capacitación, desarrollo, seguimiento y evaluación.
IVA al 8% en región fronteriza. Divergencia
Authors: Molina-Garnica Juan Antonio , Velasco-Aulcy Lizzette , Obregón-Angulo María del Mar
Published: February 2025

La región fronteriza de México cuenta con el beneficio de crédito fiscal del 50 % sobre la tasa general de impuesto al valor agregado (IVA), el cual, genera un impuesto por trasladar del 8 %. Sin embargo, aquellos contribuyentes que pudieron adherirse a dicho decreto, consideran que la tasa fue reducida para ellos, y deberán facturar directamente al 8 %. Aunado a dicha creencia, los sistemas de facturación contribuyen a dicha hipótesis, la cual, derivado del análisis, tanto del decreto, la ley y el código fiscal, resulta ser errónea, por lo cual se propone un cambio fundamental a los elementos de facturación.
CITY RESILIENCE IN THE LIGHT OF THE MUNICIPAL SELF-GOVERNMENT SYSTEM IN POLAND
Authors:   Silesian University of Technology, Szewc Tomasz
Published: February 2025

Purpose: Analysis of the resilience of local government units.
Design/methodology/approach: Formal-dogmatic method. Literature studies.
Findings: Due to the binding nature of the administration's activities by law, local self
governments have little freedom to choose measures leading to resilience. In addition, the
inadequate funding of local self-governments makes it difficult to build up resources for times
of crisis. The regulation of resilient instruments is relatively extensive and coherent, but it is
not flawless and mainly focuses on procedures.
Social implications: The article points out the shortcomings of the adopted solutions. The local
communities resilience would increase if they were eliminated by the legislator.
Originality/value: Analysis of the legal regulations in the light of the achievements of
management sciences in the field of the local self-government organisations resilience.
SLAVERY ERA TO SOFTWARE ERA: A GRAPH OF AMERICAN CONDITION IN COLSON WHITEHEAD'S APEX HIDES THE HURT
Authors: Maruthupandian P. , Ajith R.
Published: February 2025

Contrary to the history books prescribed in school and the well-researched books for public consumption, a great number of people may strongly believe in a different version of the events. People believe so when credit is denied to someone to enhance the role of others. It’s not repeating a lie often to make it a truth but leaving out some people’s contribution to over glorify somebody else’s contribution. This research paper attempts to find how people in power have tweaked the memories of their contemporaries and created a narrative of events that took generations to change.
FOLKLORE, FABLES, AND THE FUSION OF POLITICS, CULTURE, AND CHARACTERS IN VALLI BY SHEELA TOMY
Authors: Varghese Gifty Elza
Published: February 2025

The present-day folkloristic research in India has attracted lots of adhesions mainly through the works of the emergent Indian folklorist. Still, the wider circle of academia remains uninspired by this field. The representative case study is offered by the novel Valli by Sheela Tomy, demonstrating the three-dimensionality of folklore and deep-seated cult nature. The word ‘Valli’ itself carries multiple meanings: climbing plant, earth, young woman, and even a feudal-age measure of paddy issued as wages. The richness of folkloric interpretations is well-supported by this novel, as it presents the Wayanad region's sociopolitical turbulence arising from political rivalries, religious conflicts, linguistic differences, and indigenous traditions. Through the story of strong-willed characters that fight to preserve their heritage, Valli showcases the continued importance of folklore in studying and preserving Wayanad culture. This paper aims to examine the folkloric components within Valli and analyze the role they play in preserving the regional cultural identity.
ADVANCEMENTS IN THERMO ELASTIC MODELS: APPLICATIONS IN HOMOGENEOUS AND NON-HOMOGENEOUS ELASTIC MEDIA
Authors: Yadav Ritesh , Kumari Bharti
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the latest advancements in thermoelastic models with a focus on their applications in both homogeneous and non-homogeneous elastic media. Thermoelasticity, which combines principles of thermodynamics and elasticity, has evolved significantly, enabling the study of complex systems subjected to thermal and mechanical interactions. The study highlights theoretical developments, numerical methods, and experimental validations, providing insights into their relevance across various engineering and scientific disciplines. Thermoelastic models have been widely used to study the behavior of elastic media under thermal and mechanical loads. Recent advancements in these models have enabled the simulation of complex phenomena in homogeneous and non-homogeneous elastic media. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the latest developments in thermoelastic models and their applications in various fields. We discuss the theoretical foundations of thermoelasticity, the development of new constitutive models, and the application of these models to simulate the behavior of homogeneous and non-homogeneous elastic media.
YOUTH ACTIVISM: THE ROLE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN SOCIAL CHANGE
Authors: Santoshkumar
Published: February 2025

Youth activism has become an increasingly influential force in driving social change across the globe, with young people actively challenging social, political, and environmental injustices. This movement is fueled by the passion, energy, and idealism of young individuals who seek to address issues such as climate change, racial and gender inequality, economic disparity, and political corruption. In the digital age, youth activism has expanded beyond traditional forms of protest, leveraging social media and digital platforms to amplify voices, mobilize communities, and hold governments and corporations accountable.This paper examines the significant role that young people play in social change movements, focusing on how they use collective action, advocacy, and innovative strategies to confront societal challenges. By exploring various examples of youth-led movements, such as global climate strikes, racial justice campaigns, and feminist movements, the paper highlights the diverse ways in which youth are shaping public discourse and influencing policy decisions. Young activists often challenge entrenched power structures, push for progressive reforms, and demand action on pressing global issues. The paper also discusses the empowerment of youth through education, leadership development, and grassroots organizing, which equip them to lead movements that generate lasting social and political impact. It underscores how youth activism serves not only as a tool for addressing contemporary issues but also as a catalyst for fostering solidarity across generations and borders. By examining the intersection of youth engagement, activism, and social change, the paper demonstrates the essential role of young people in creating a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world. Ultimately, youth activism is not only about advocating for present-day issues but ensuring a better future for all.
STUDIES ON THE SEASONAL VARIABILITY IN THE SEDIMENT CHARACTERISTICS OF SELECTED PERENNIAL PONDS IN KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU, INDIA.
Authors: K.Mary Rasmi  , H.Mary Helen
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the seasonal fluctuations in sediment properties, specifically temperature, pH, EC, organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous, magnesium, calcium and potassium, across five perennial ponds in Kanyakumari district from February 2022 to January 2023. The findings demonstrated considerable seasonal variations in sediment characteristics caused by climate and human activity. During the pre-monsoon season, high concentrations of EC, Mg and Ca, were reported, owing to evaporation and nutrient concentration in the sediment. The monsoon season saw increasing pH, N, P, and K levels due to agricultural runoff and leaching from nearby fields, but dilution effects reduced other parameters such as EC and Ca. After the monsoon, water levels stabilized and runoff was reduced, resulting in moderate concentrations of most parameters, while K, Mg, N, and Ca were found slightly higher. Pond-specific differences revealed the impact of land-use practices, with Pond II accumulating the most nutrients due to agricultural runoff. These findings highlight the necessity of knowing seasonal dynamics and land-use influences in order to create effective solutions for sustainable pond management and sediment quality enhancement.
GROWTH DRIVERS AND EMERGING TRENDS IN THE INDIAN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Authors: Singh Dharmendra , Bhushan Madhu
Published: February 2025

The automobile industry plays a crucial role in India’s GDP and employment generation. Despite challenges such as rising crude oil prices, semiconductor shortages, and supply chain disruptions, India remains the fourth-largest automobile market globally and is projected to secure the third position by 2026, indicating strong growth potential. The government’s proactive policies and regulatory support have further strengthened the sector. India has become a vital part of the global strategy for international vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers. While the industry is expanding rapidly, it must remain adaptable to evolving global market conditions and challenges. This study explores the latest trends shaping the global automobile industry and examines the obstacles faced by India’s automotive sector. Additionally, it highlights the key growth drivers and potential opportunities for major industry players in the coming years.
Efficiency of Using Kappa-Carrageenan as an Immunostimulant Agent in the Non-Specific Immune System of Vannamei (Litopenaeus vannamei) Infected with AHPND (Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease)
Authors: Azhar Fariq , Scabra Andre Rachmat , Muahiddah Nuri , Affandi Rangga Idris
Published: February 2025

Vibrio parahaemolyticus is one of the bacteria that can attack whiteleg shrimp and cause Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) or Early Mortality Syndrome (EMS) in shrimp. One alternative that can be used is the use of seaweed-based immunostimulants, namely k-carrageenan. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of k-carrageenan mixed in feed with different doses on increasing the immune system of whiteleg shrimp infected with AHPND. This study was conducted for 60 days with an experimental method in the form of a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of 5 treatments and 3 replications, namely, P1 (Positive Control): Commercial Feed + Vibrio parahaemolyticus Infection; P2 (Negative Control): Commercial Feed + 0.9% NaCl Infection; P3: Commercial Feed + Kappa-carrageenan 8 g / kg + Vibrio parahaemolyticus Infection; P4: Commercial Feed + Kappa-carrageenan 10 g/kg + Vibrio parahaemolyticus Infection; P5: Commercial Feed + Kappa-carrageenan 12 g/kg + Vibrio parahaemolyticus Infection. The results of this study indicate that the addition of 12 g/kg of k-carrageenan to the feed affects the survival rate and immune system of whiteleg shrimp infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
Penerapan Media Pembelajaran Video Berbasis Canva terhadap Hasil Belajar Passing Atas Bola Voli
Authors: Nurokhman Muhammad Habibu , Ridwan Mochamad , Ningsih Yuni Fitriyah , Dinata Vega Candra
Published: February 2025

Kemajuan teknologi dalam pendidikan memungkinkan penggunaan media digital untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Salah satu media yang dapat dimanfaatkan adalah video berbasis Canva dalam proses belajar-mengajar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh penggunaan media belajar-mengajar video berbasis Canva terhadap hasil belajar passing atas bolavoli pada murid kelas X di SMK Negeri 2 Kota Mojokerto pada Juni 2024. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain eksperimen dengan pendekatan kuantitatif jenis Randomized Control Group Pretest-Posttest, yang melibatkan dua kelas sebagai sampel: kelas eksperimen (X PS 1) yang menggunakan media Canva dan kelas kontrol (X PS 2) yang menggunakan metode konvensional. Data dikumpulkan melalui tes pengetahuan dan tes keterampilan sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kelas eksperimen mengalami peningkatan signifikan dalam hasil belajar, dengan rerata nilai pengetahuan naik dari 67,78 pada pre-test menjadi 90,56 pada post-test, dan nilai keterampilan naik dari 58,89 menjadi 68,33. Sebaliknya, kelas kontrol hanya mengalami kenaikan nilai pengetahuan dari 70,83 menjadi 83,89, sementara nilai keterampilan menurun dari 60,55 menjadi 54,72. Uji hipotesis dengan tes Wilcoxon menunjukkan bahwa media Canva berpengaruh positif terhadap hasil belajar dengan nilai Asymp. Sig (2-tailed) < 0,05, yang mengindikasikan penerimaan hipotesis alternatif (Ha) dan penolakan hipotesis nol (H0). Kesimpulannya, media belajar-mengajar berbasis Canva efektif dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar passing atas bolavoli, dengan kenaikan hasil belajar sebesar 22,88% pada kelas eksperimen.
A TÉCNICA DE KLAUSS VIANNA: RESPEITANDO A DIVERSIDADE DE CORPOS
Authors: santos valdeane silva dos , Passos Yara dos Santos Costa
Published: February 2025

Este trabalho discute a profundidade que a técnica de Klauss Vianna traz como dispositivo de corpos expressivos em Dança. Este trabalho investiga possibilidades corporais que a técnica possa oferecer a pessoas iniciantes em dança na faixa etária de 15 a 29 anos. A Técnica tem como característica a investigação da consciência corporal, visando a escuta, atenção e acionamento do corpo, ressaltando que atenção e a escuta são desenvolvidas na construção de um movimento consciente, sem ignorar a conexão entre os conteúdos conscientes e inconscientes na produção de movimento e comunicação, assim o movimento se exteriorizar com sua individualidade trazendo suas percepções consigo, destrinchando a técnica por meio da sua estruturação didática e o estudo dos típicos corporais no dia a dia de sala de aula.
Sistema de Medição de Maturidade (SMM) para Transformação Digital na Fase de Construção
Authors: Fernandes Luara L. de A. , Costa Dayana Bastos
Published: February 2025

Este e-book apresenta o Sistema de Medição de Maturidade voltado para Transformação Digital (SMM) na Fase de Construção, desenvolvido ao longo dos últimos quatro anos (2020-2024) dentro do escopo de uma tese de doutorado (Fernandes, 2024). O trabalho foi realizado no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Civil da Universidade Federal da Bahia (PPEC-UFBA), incluindo um período sanduíche na Universidade de Purdue (Estados Unidos), com bolsas finan- ciadas pela Capes. O SMM é uma ferramenta que foi desenvolvida com a colabora- ção direta de mais de 80 profissionais das indústrias da manufatura e construção e do meio acadêmico, provenientes de diversos países como Brasil, Dinamarca, Índia, Chile, Colômbia, Portugal, África do Sul e Estados Unidos. Esta pesquisa está dentro do escopo de trabalho do Grupo de Pesquisa e Extensão em Gestão e Tecnologia das Construções (Getec).
O Sistema de Medição de Maturidade proposto neste estudo visa oferecer uma ferramenta para permitir que as construtoras se posicionem estrategicamente, esta- beleçam direções futuras e metas e promovam mudanças no processo de evolução visando um ambiente inteligente de construção. Este sistema destaca áreas cru- ciais nas quais os gestores devem concentrar atenção ao longo do processo de Transformação Digital (TD) no escopo do ambiente de produção. A partir da avaliação com o SMM, é possível identificar os pontos fortes e fracos do ambiente de construção no processo de transformação digital, permitindo uma alocação de recur- sos mais eficiente.
Este documento apresenta uma versão otimizada do estudo, com foco em divul- gar os resultados à comunidade da construção e auxiliar na utilização da ferramenta. Detalhes do desenvolvimento do trabalho estão publicados nas produções científi- cas apresentadas no capítulo de Publicações Acadêmicas.
Este estudo está estruturado em 11 capítulos, sendo o próximo o de Etapas da Pesquisa, seguido de Transformação Digital, Princípios das Indústrias 4.0 e 5.0 na construção, Modelos de Maturidade, Modelo Conceitual de Medição de Maturidade, SMM, Saídas do SMM, Conclusões, Publicações Acadêmicas e Referências.
Sentiment analysis using unsupervised learning for local government elections in South Africa
Authors: Matloga Penelope , Marivate Vukosi , Olaleye Kayode
Published: February 2025

This study examines public sentiment during the 2021 South African local government election campaign by analysing Twitter posts. The research uses advanced techniques such as fine-tuned RoBERTa model, VADER, and TextBlob to assess the sentiments of tweets about four political parties, addressing the difficulties of understanding political sentiment on social media. The research also distinguishes tweets from real human users and those from chatbots, employing the K-Means method to detect suspicious activity. To gain deeper insights into the analysis, OpenAI GPT is employed for dataset labelling and managing class imbalance. The results show that sentiment varied significantly over time, with the fine-tuned RoBERTa model providing the most accurate analysis. The results further indicated that most tweets came from real human users, with a small number from bots, which tended to be negative. The findings offer useful insights for shaping political campaigns based on public sentiment trends.
E-participation initiatives for local government services: A systematic literature review on stakeholder objectives and evaluation approaches
Authors: Ietto Beatrice , Ullrich André
Published: February 2025

Evaluating e-participation initiatives is critical to understanding their impact on democratic processes, public policy, and societal welfare. However, existing evaluation frameworks often neglect the complexities of multi-stakeholder environments. Through a systematic literature review of 47 empirical cases, this gap is addressed by developing a typology of evaluation categories (supply-side, user activity, public value, political, and societal impact) and a comprehensive evaluation framework that accounts for the diverse objectives of all the involved stakeholders — technology providers, local governments, and citizens. By integrating short-term engagement metrics and long-term societal outcomes, the framework ensures more accurate assessments of e-participation success. We argue that adopting a multi-stakeholder approach in evaluation can significantly enhance the effectiveness, inclusivity, and sustainability of e-participation initiatives. Our findings challenge current evaluation practices and provide guidance for practitioners aiming to optimize governance, improve public services, and empower citizens through more robust evaluation methods. This study lays the foundation for systematic evaluation methods that consider stakeholder objectives, crucial for advancing e-participation research, and policy.
Implementing e-participation platforms to enhance citizen engagement and participation within South African municipalities
Authors: Molobela Terrance
Published: February 2025

The success of e-participation initiatives across South African municipalities hinges upon a nuanced comprehension and roles of the complex interplay between political, social, and technological factors. With the aid of an in-depth literature review, this study explores e-participation initiatives and their progress in strengthening the governance of South African municipalities. Using the content analysis technique, this study reveals that there is a serious lack of digital infrastructure and that digital gaps and lack of proper research addressing these problems between urban and rural municipalities contribute to inadequate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategies to improve citizen engagement and participation in governance processes. From this perspective, this study recommends an urgent need to undertake deliberate awareness campaigns to promote the use of e-participation platforms; and identify the citizens’ needs and concerns to formulate locally preferred content and design inclusive policies to strengthen the order of local governance.
Editorial - Volume 17, Issue 1
Authors: Chapman Andrea
Published: February 2025

The editorial comprises information on the published articles as well as new information regarding the activities around JeDEM.