bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MODEL FOR CHOOSING THE DIRECTION OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FOR PROVIDING INNOVATIVE AND INFORMATIONAL CHANGES
Authors:   Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture The Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Sydorov Oleksandr
Published: February 2025

The article examines the process of strategic provision of innovative and informational changes from the point of view of choosing the direction of strategic initiatives that should be developed and implemented during their implementation. It has been established that innovative and informational changes are significant in modern conditions, because they create an impetus for qualitative transformations in the country's economy. An analysis of the latest research and publications was conducted, and it was found that the works of scientists lay the foundations for the formation of an idea of the essence of strategic initiatives, their formation, however, certain aspects of choosing the direction of strategic initiatives should be clarified based on the specifics of the process of strategic provision of innovative and informational changes. The purpose of the study was to develop a model for choosing the orientation of strategic initiatives to ensure innovative and informational changes in the national economy. To achieve the research goal, it is proposed to apply the method of system-structural analysis. It is substantiated that the basis for determining the direction of strategic initiatives should be the evaluation of innovative and informational changes and the results of their typology. It is proposed to determine the type of orientation of the national economy on the implementation of innovative and informational changes based on the typology of changes based on the characteristics of "quality of changes" and "graduality of changes". For this purpose, it is proposed to build a matrix "quality - gradualness" of innovative and informational changes, divided into sectors of confident growth, projected decline, unstable growth and unstable decline. Taking into account the type of orientation of the national economy, the focus of strategic initiatives on comprehensive acceleration, positional acceleration or containment of change trends can be chosen. The developed model also makes it possible to specify the strategic goal, the achievement of which should be oriented to the strategic support of innovative and informational changes in the national economy, in accordance with the defined direction of strategic initiatives. Future research should be devoted to the development of strategic initiatives of appropriate orientation, which are oriented towards achieving a specified strategic goal.
Review of We Don't Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Ireland Since 1958, by Fintan O'Toole
Authors: Fitzpatrick Maurice
Published: February 2025

Review of We Don't Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Ireland Since 1958, by Fintan O'Toole (London: Head of Zeus, 2021), 624pp., ISBN: 9781631496530, $23.90
Review of Beyond Sustenance: An Exploration of Food and Drink Culture in Ireland, by Brian J. Murphy
Authors: Machnik-Kekesi Gabrielle Kathleen
Published: February 2025

Review of Beyond Sustenance: An Exploration of Food and Drink Culture in Ireland, by Brian J. Murphy, Reimagining Ireland Series, Volume 119. (Oxford, Bern, Berlin, Bruxelles, New York, and Wien: Peter Lang, 2022), 308 pp., ISBN: 9781800799561, €43.30
Review of Modernism in Irish Women's Contemporary Writing: The Stubborn Mode, by Paige Reynolds
Authors: Penet Helen
Published: February 2025

Review of Modernism in Irish Women's Contemporary Writing: The Stubborn Mode, by Paige Reynolds (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2024), 228 pp., ISBN: 9780198881056, £70 (hardback)
Home, Space and Place in Contemporary Irish Fiction; or: What Happens to the 'Sense of Place' in the Twenty-First Century
Authors: Mikowski Sylvie
Published: February 2025

This paper aims at assessing the relevance today of Seamus Heaney’s 1977 definition of what he called ‘the sense of place’ which he deemed characteristic of Irish literature. In my opinion, there is a need indeed to re-examine how well the concept applies today in view of the recent, dramatic evolutions of Irish society and culture, as well as of other similar notions devised by humanist geographers. The scope of the study however is restricted to narrative fiction. The point is to suggest that most contemporary fiction by Irish writers can be divided into three groups as far as their treatment of place and space is concerned. The first group includes writers like Donal Ryan, Paul Lynch or Claire Keegan who continue a tradition illustrated by the generation of John McGahern or Edna O’Brien and picture the sense of place as being synonymous with oppression and repression. A different trend among today’s novelists is to evoke placelessness rather than rootedness as involved by the sense of place. Among them, Oona Frawley and Mike McCormack question the consequences of migrations, but also cosmopolitanism, and of the compression of space in an interconnected world. Finally, a third emerging tendency in contemporary fiction is to ponder the relationship between the human and the non-human at a time when, according to Ursula K. Heise, it matters more to develop a sense of planet rather than a sense of place.
Santo, el Enmascarado de Plata. Mito y realidad de un héroe mexicano moderno
Authors: Fernández Reyes Álvaro Arturo
Published: February 2025

El Santo apareció en el momento justo de la modernidad mexicana: cuando el charro soltaba las riendas del orgullo nacional y los luchadores velaban en el cuadrilátero por la mentalidad de un mexicano cada vez más urbano y cosmopolita. Entonces el ring, el cine y los cómics crearon juntos un fascinante símbolo de máscara plateada que representaba nuevos valores, sueños y aspiraciones. Álvaro A. Fernández expone el nacimiento y la madurez del mito moderno encarnado en un hombre que salió de una pequeña ciudad en Hidalgo, cambió la esquina de los rudos por la de los técnicos y luchó contra bestias, hombres infernales y mujeres vampiro, hasta llegar a la cúspide del imaginario colectivo.
Dropout from trauma-focused treatment for PTSD in a naturalistic setting
Authors: Semmlinger Verena , Takano Keisuke , Wolkenstein Larissa , Krüger-Gottschalk Antje , Kuck Sascha , Dyer Anne , Pittig Andre , Alpers Georg W. , Ehring Thomas
Published: February 2025

Background

Although evidence-based interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are highly effective, on average about 20% of patients drop out of treatment. Despite considerable research investigating PTSD treatment dropout in randomized controlled trials (RCTs), findings in naturalistic settings remain sparse.

Objective

Therefore, the present study investigated the frequency and predictors of dropout in trauma-focused interventions for PTSD in routine clinical care.

Method

The sample included n = 195 adults with diagnosed PTSD, receiving trauma-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy in routine clinical care in three outpatient centers. We conducted a multiple logistic regression analysis with the following candidate predictors of dropout: patient variables (e.g., basic sociodemographic status and specific clinical variables) as well as therapist’s experience level and gender match between therapist and patient.

Results

Results showed a dropout rate of 15.38%. Age (higher dropout probability in younger patients) and living situation (living with parents predicted lower dropout probability compared to living alone) were significant predictors of dropout. Dropout was not significantly associated with the therapist’s experience level and gender match.

Conclusions

In conclusion, routinely assessed baseline patient variables are associated with dropout. Ultimately, this may help to identify patients who need additional attention to keep them in therapy.
Review of Models and Approaches to the Financial Support of Extension Services
Authors:   "Institute of Agrarian Economics" National Scientific Centre, Kyiv, Ukraine, Gaidutskyi Andrii
Published: February 2025

The number of extension entities available in Ukraine cannot meet the information needs of target groups defined by law. Therefore, a necessary condition for supporting the functioning of existing and developing a network of new agricultural extension services is sufficient volume, stability, and configured financing mechanisms. The article aims to substantiate proposals for improving the mechanism for managing the financing of agricultural extension services in Ukraine. The article reviews foreign models and approaches to financing extension activities. The features of applying mechanisms for financing extension activities in Ukraine were revealed. Prospects for improving the management of financing extension activities were outlined. In particular, it was found that Ukraine implemented a contracting-state financing model, under which extension services operating as non-governmental organizations provide socially oriented services at the expense of state budgets of various levels. At the same time, as in most countries, greater emphasis is placed on the top-down approach (demand-side financing). The negative and positive features of the Ukrainian practice of applying bottom-up and top-down approaches to financing extension services were identified. The author proposes to manage financial flows for extension activities through the Agricultural and Rural Extension Development Fund, the sources of which may be regional budgets within the framework of regional development programs aimed at the development of the agricultural sector (not less than 10%), as well as funds from rural territorial communities from local development programs (not less than 5%). The impartiality of the distribution of financial resources of such a Fund will be ensured by corporate management under the auspices of the supervisory board, which should include representatives of regional and local councils, industry associations, and higher education institutions of an agricultural nature. The functioning of the Fund will ensure the sustainability of financing agricultural extension services in Ukraine to solve the tasks of developing rural areas in the post-war period.
Transparency of Financial Reports of Local Government Hospitals in Indonesia
Authors:   State University of Malang, Malang, Indonesia, Loi Margaretha Anggreni , Pujiningsih Sri ,   State University of Malang, Malang, Indonesia, Andayani Endang Sri ,   State University of Malang, Malang, Indonesia
Published: February 2025

Due to factors such as conflict of interest, high levels of corruption, high political competition, and lack of open access to financial reports, the transparency of local government hospitals' financial reports remains low. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the transparency of financial reports of local government hospitals in Indonesia. The study's population is the Local Public Service Agency (BLUD) Hospitals in Indonesia, registered on the Ministry of Health's Hospital Information System's official website for 2019-2021. The data used for analyses is secondary data obtained from the official website of each local government hospital. The study's dependent variable is the transparency of financial statements of local government hospitals in Indonesia as measured by the disclosure of financial statements to the public through their respective websites. Transparency is assessed based on Government Regulation No. 71 of 2010 concerning Government Accounting Standards, which requires local governments to present seven financial reports. The independent variables in this study are the quality of financial statements, hospital size, hospital type, gender of hospital head, and gender of the supervisory board. This study uses the logistic regression analysis method. The results of this study indicate that the quality of financial statements and hospital size significantly improve the transparency of financial reports of local government hospitals in Indonesia. At the same time, factors such as the type of hospital and the gender of the supervisory board did not show a significant effect. In addition, the gender of the hospital head has a significant negative effect on the transparency of financial reports of local government hospitals in Indonesia. Local governments can use this study's findings to improve supervision and help local government hospitals comply with regulations related to financial statement disclosure.
Efek Stimulasi Taktil Kinestetik terhadap Perkembangan Bayi Berat Badan Lahir Rendah
Authors: Muksin Sonia , Galaupa Resi
Published: February 2025

Kondisi BBLR menyebabkan organ tubuh belum dapat berfungsi secara sempurna. Salah satu penyebab utama BBLR adalah kelahiran prematur. Stimulasi taktil kinestetik adalah istilah terapi pijat yang lebih baik dan efektif karena melibatkan sentuhan ringan (belaian ringan pada daerah atas kepala sampai dengan kaki). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa hubungan efek stimulasi taktil kinestetik terhadap perkembangan bayi berat badan lahir rendah. Penelitian menggunakan metode eksperimen-semu (quasi experiment) desain one group pre and post test. Sampel penelitian ini adalah seluruh neonatus BBLR pada bulan Juli 2023 sebanyak 19 orang. Hasil analisis bivariate menunjukan terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan (p = 0.000) antara perkembangan perilaku neonatus BBLR sebelum dan sesudah di stimulasi. Hal ini menunjukan stimulasi taktil kinestetik memiliki pengaruh terhadap perkembangan neonatus BBLR.Tetapi secara hasil analisis multivariat menunjukan jenis kelamin tidak berpengaruh terhadap perkembangan perilaku neonatus BBLR setelah diberikan stimulasi taktin kinestetik (p = 0,323). Hal ini berarti stimulasi taktil kinestetik berpengaruh terhadap perkembangan perilaku neonatus BBLR tanpa memperhatikan jenis kelamin neonatus tersebut. Baik neonatus laki-laki maupun neonatus perempuan. Perilaku seluruh responden sebelum dilakukan stimulasi taktil kinestetik adalah cukup, tetapi setelah dilakukan stimulasi taktil kinestetik menjadi baik pada sebagian besar responden. diharapkan dapat memberikan informasi yang berguna tentang pelaksanaan Stimulasi Taktil Kinestetik terhadap perkembangan perilaku neonatus BBLR.
Handling Disagreement in Vaccine Research: From Trustworthy Experts to Trustworthy Institutions
Authors: Popa Elena
Published: February 2025

Recent philosophical investigations on the topic of vaccination research and policy have highlighted the importance of public trust for the success of vaccination programs. This paper will look at the problem of expert disagreement and trustworthiness in the case of vaccine research. Giubilini, Gur-Arie and Jamrozik (2025) have argued for a notion of trustworthiness involving virtues of experts, such as epistemic humility and transparency in order to deal with situations of uncertainty, when there is a minority of scientists disagreeing with the majority consensus. Using this account as a starting point, I will investigate the conditions necessary for the trustworthiness of institutions involved in vaccine research under uncertainty. I will highlight that, in addition to the virtues of individual researchers, certain structural features of the research community are required. More specifically, I will make the case for conditions that enable a fair resolution of disagreement: involving all relevant members of the scientific community and seeking solutions that adequately respond to the public’s needs and interests.
Expertise, Values, Scientific Advice – and the Vaccination of Children
Authors: White Lucie
Published: February 2025

The policy decision to recommend the vaccination of children against COVID was a controversial one - a controversy that Guibilini and colleagues characterize as stemming from expert disagreement. I argue that scientific dissent was not the primary issue here - rather, this is a problem of a persistent ambiguity concerning what standard needs to be met for the vaccination of children to be justified - which potential benefits should we take into account, and for whom? I trace the decision-making process in both the UK and the US to draw this out, and then consider some of the key ethical questions we need to consider when adopting a standard of justification.
РЕАЛІЗАЦІЯ STEAM-ПІДХОДУ В МУЗИЧНОМУ ОСВІТНЬОМУ СЕРЕДОВИЩІ ЗАКЛАДУ ЗАГАЛЬНОЇ СЕРЕДНЬОЇ ОСВІТИ
Authors: Совік Тетяна
Published: February 2025

У статті досліджуються технології впровадження STEAM з використанням інформаційно-комунікаційних технологій в освітньому процесі з музичного мистецтва в закладах загальної середньої освіти. Розкрито алгоритми застосування STEAM засобами інформаційних технологій (програм для пошуку музики, інформації, відтворення музичних творів (аудіо-, відеозаписів), створення комп’ютерних презентацій, нотного редактора Finale для набору і відтворення мелодії; створення музичних блогів, буктрейлерів, використання штучного інтелекту) на уроках мистецтва, музичного мистецтва (під час дослідно-проєктної діяльності, вивчення шкільного музичного репертуару та його виконання: слухання музичного твору, співу, гри на дитячих музичних інструментах) та в позакласній музично-виховній роботі з учнями (інсценізація пісенного матеріалу, постановка музичної казки, музичне свято, вокальний ансамбль, хоровий гурток тощо) на основі інтегративного та діяльнісного підходу, використання міжпредметних зв’язків (зокрема музичного мистецтва та інформатики, фізики, математики, біології, образотворчого мистецтва, української мови та літератури, історії, технологій). Розроблено методичні рекомендації до проведення дослідно-проєктної діяльності на уроках мистецтва, музичного мистецтва та позакласної музично-виховної роботи з використанням STEAM засобами ІКТ у закладах загальної середньої освіти. Подано перебіг апробації дієвості впровадження STEAM засобами ІКТ на уроках мистецтва, музичного мистецтва та в позакласній музично-виховній роботі закладу загальної середньої освіти. Результати експерименту засвідчили якісне зростання показників в експериментальній групі за всіма критеріями (мотиваційний: з 17,9% до 46,4%; когнітивний: з 14,3% до 42,9%; творчо-діяльнісний з 21,4% до 50%), тоді як у контрольній групі динаміка росту значно нижча (мотиваційний: з 21,4% до 25%; когнітивний: з 17,9% до 21,4%; творчо-діяльнісний з 25% до 28,6%), що доводить ефективність запропонованих педагогічних умов та методичних порад до впровадження STEAM з використанням ІКТ в освітньому процесі з музичного мистецтва в закладах загальної середньої освіти.
DIGITAL TRAINING GAMES AS COMPONENTS OF MULTIMEDIA EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE
Authors: Khoroshevska Iryna , Khoroshevskyi Oleksii
Published: February 2025

The article discusses the importance of implementing digital training games within multimedia educational  resources. It is mentioned that training games support activating the process of learning the educational materials by the users with their being represented in a game form. The user is able to consolidate their knowledge by participating in digital training games. These games should be a component of integral multimedia educational resource that may be implemented in the form of multimedia complexes, interactive courses, etc., with multicomponent contents containing multimedia handbooks, training video simulations, interactive tasks, hints and advice, interactive tests, relaxation elements, etc. Thus, digital training games are considered an essential structural and substantial element of multimedia educational resource. Within the framework of the article, the composition of training and development functions of the games are determined. The reasonability of the development and placement of instructions for digital training games is justified, and the sequence of steps that may be used for game development is provided. Types of training games, implementing which in multimedia educational resources is reasonable, are suggested. For the purpose of approbation of the suggested types of games, the experiment with the involvement of 4th-year students specializing in «Publishing and Printing» in the form of an established all-around semester task in the «Technologies of Electronic Publishing» subject in terms of development of multimedia educational resources containing digital training games has been conducted. The results have provided an opportunity to make sure that all the types of games have had practical implementation in the multimedia educational resources of various subjective profiles developed by the students (both for mastering complex moments of subjects and for activating their self-development and self-studies in various living environments). In the article, every type of game is illustrated with author-developed examples of their implementation by the students. The materials of this article may be considered as a source of information for developers of multimedia educational resources with game elements.
USE AND MISUSE OF CHATGPT IN ACADEMIC WRITING AMONG THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Authors: Janković Anita , Kulić Danijela
Published: February 2025

The paper presents the results of a study on the use of ChatGPT, an increasingly popular tool among English language students striving to enhance their academic writing skills. This emerging technology introduces both opportunities and challenges for educators and researchers, particularly concerning plagiarism issues and the difficulty of identifying AI-generated content. Addressing this dilemma requires a multifaceted approach, beginning with raising awareness among English language students about the responsible use of ChatGPT. By fostering an understanding of both its benefits and limitations, students can make informed decisions about incorporating this tool into their academic writing practice.
To investigate the perceptions of English language students regarding the potential applications of this AI tool, a questionnaire comprising 11 targeted questions was designed as part of this research. The cross-sectional study was conducted with participants from two English Departments: the University of Priština in Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia, and the University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. These institutions provided a diverse student sample, enabling a comprehensive analysis of attitudes and behaviors related to ChatGPT usage. The primary aim of the research was to assess the extent to which students utilize ChatGPT and their ability to distinguish between original, human-generated ideas and AI-produced content. Additionally, the study sought to gauge students' awareness of the limitations and potential biases inherent in AI-powered tools. By understanding these perceptions, educators can better guide students in ethical and effective practices for leveraging AI in their academic work.
Ultimately, this study underscores the importance of equipping students with the skills to evaluate AI-generated content critically. By doing so, institutions can promote academic integrity and foster a balanced approach to using innovative technologies like ChatGPT in higher education. Future research could expand on these findings by exploring the perspectives of faculty members and comparing them with those of students, offering a holistic view of the role of AI in academic settings.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN OPEN UNIVERSITY ECOSYSTEM CONTEXT
Authors: Buinytska Oksana , Terletska Tetiana , Smirnova Valeriia , Tiutiunnyk Anastasiia , Kovalenko Iryna , Hrytseliak Bohdan
Published: February 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most prevalent topics in modern science. It is also reflected in the higher education sphere. Implementation of AI in university activities requires prior analysis of spheres where artificial intelligence can be used to provide responsible and smart use of AI. Based on the survey of educational process participants, the authors analysed the level of readiness of respondents to AI utilisation, their apprehension of AI’s role in different spheres of university activities. The results of the survey have shown that most educational process participants either do not use artificial intelligence or use a very limited number of resources. Still the respondents estimated the possible impact of AI on different spheres of university activities as moderate or high. The spheres of open university ecosystem where AI can be used, were singled out and presented as a structural model. Among the spheres of university activities where AI can be implemented there are infrastructure, security, management and administration, research, ratings, sustainable development, learning personalisation, and e-learning. The selection of artificial intelligence tools for each sphere was performed and presented. Challenges of AI implementation are discussed, among which there are data security, privacy, ethical and legal issues, bias of AI, requirements to technical knowledge of university staff and university infrastructure, teachers’ resistance, depersonalization of education, risks of education quality decrease. The advantages of AI implementation in each of the defined spheres are described. The need to document the rules of AI utilization at HEIs is stressed. The results of the research can be used for planning AI implementation in higher education institutions and AI policy formation.
ON MEASURES OF PENAL RESPONSE TO CHANGES IN THE PUBLIC DANGER OF THE PERSONALITY OF CONVICTS SERVING IMPRISONMENT
Authors: Seliverstov Vyacheslav , Posmakov Pyotr , Geranin Vitaly
Published: February 2025

One of the features of the branches of legislation of the criminal cycle of the post-Soviet period is the purposeful reduction of the classification categories of those sentenced primarily to imprisonment. As a result, a number of types of correctional institutions were abolished, and the established criteria for the classification (separation) of convicts changed. The legislator needs to take into account new problems that objectively arise in the process of development of the state and society, and resolve them in a timely manner. The special military operation conducted by Russia in Ukraine requires an immediate proactive response to possible excesses while serving a sentence of imprisonment by convicts who previously participated in hostilities on the side of Ukraine. It can be assumed that joint detention in the same institution with convicted Russian citizens may provoke the commission of crimes based on political, national, linguistic, gender and religious identity, as well as revenge motives. To prevent such a development of events, it seems necessary to single out such a classification category of convicts as members of nationalist armed formations who participated in hostilities against our country, foreign mercenaries and military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, providing for their separate maintenance from other convicts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, providing for their separate maintenance from other convicts.
ANALISIS SENTIMEN PENGGUNA TWITTER TERHADAP SKINCARE DENGAN METODE SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINE (SVM)
Authors: Dwi Tiyas Novitasari  , Barata Mula Agung , Yuwita Pelangi Eka
Published: February 2025

The Originote Hyalucera Moisturizer skincare product has attracted public attention because it offers superior quality at an affordable price. Social media, especially Twitter, is used by consumers to express opinions regarding this product, whether positive, negative, or neutral. However, the large number of reviews with various sentiments can confuse potential consumers in assessing product quality. Therefore, this study aims to understand user perception through sentiment analysis and evaluate the effectiveness of the Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithm in sentiment classification. A total of 1,820 tweets were collected using the crawling technique with Python. The data undergoes preprocessing, including text cleaning, tokenization, stopword removal, and stemming, reducing it to 902 tweets. Key text features are extracted using Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF). For sentiment classification, this study used the SVM algorithm, which is known as an effective method in text processing. Model evaluation showed good results with an accuracy of 87%, precision of 89%, and recall of 87%. This study provides insight into public perception of The Originote Hyalucera Moisturizer and measures the effectiveness of SVM in social media-based sentiment analysis. The results of the study can be utilized by manufacturers for more targeted marketing strategies, product quality improvement, and more effective communication in responding to opinions on social media. In addition, this study contributes to the development of machine learning-based sentiment analysis methods in the context of skincare products.
‘The Right To Be Different’: Tite Tiénou's Engagement with Ali Mazrui's Synthesis of Religions
Authors: van Veelen Wouter
Published: February 2025

This article analyses Tite Tiénou’s engagement with Ali Mazrui’s proposal for a synthesis of religions. Kenyan scholar Ali Al’amin Mazrui (1933–2014) is widely acclaimed as one of Africa's intellectual giants of the twentieth century. One of Mazrui's main convictions was that Africa’s contemporary problems are tied to the long (and continuing) Western domination of Africa, which has utterly destroyed African societies. He pointed to the problematic link between colonialism and Christian missions, claiming that missionary Christianity has caused the religious and cultural alienation of Africans. According to Mazrui, there is room for Christianity in Africa only when it renounces its missionary zeal and merges with other religions. Remarkably, except for Burkinabe theologian Tite Tiénou, few Christian thinkers have responded to Mazrui's ideas. This study retraces Tiénou’s response to Mazrui’s politico-religious reflections. It will be argued that Tiénou embraces Mazrui’s position, but simultaneously claims that African Christians have every right to be different, both from Western Christianity and Africa’s pre-colonial past, maintaining that there is space for a distinct expression of Christianity in postcolonial Africa.
Enhancing Power System Flexibility and Renewable Energy Integration: An Integrated OSeMOSYS-FlexTool Modelling Study of Energy Storage in Indonesia’s Power Sector
Authors: Irbah Mutiara , Slade Raphael , Howells Mark , Fields Neve , Plazas-Niño Fernando , Richardson Emma
Published: February 2025

Despite abundant renewable resources, Indonesia’s heavy reliance on coal for electricity generation results in high emissions and an electricity surplus, which could hinder the integration of renewable energy. To that end, this study involves a novel framework application to softlink OSeMOSYS and FlexTool, evaluating the potential of energy storage to enhance power system flexibility and facilitate a higher share of renewables in Indonesia’s future power sector. Six scenarios covering 2015 to 2070 were modelled using a soft-linking approach combining OSeMOSYS for capacity planning with FlexTool for operational analysis. These scenarios include Business as Usual, Nationally Determined Contributions, and Just Energy Transition Partnership, each modelled with and without energy storage. Results reveal that achieving Indonesia’s climate targets will require significant reliance on solar energy, which could lead to substantial curtailment and load losses. Incorporating energy storage could mitigate these issues, thus enabling a renewable energy share of 64.45% by 2060 while reducing total system costs and CO2 emissions. They also highlight that energy storage only becomes cost-effective when renewable energy shares are high, with hydrogen storage likely to surpass pumped hydro storage after 2050. Based on these findings, three key policy recommendations are proposed: implementing a moratorium on new coal-fired power plants, establishing a dedicated financing facility for energy storage, and developing a clear energy storage roadmap with specific targets.
Empowering Indonesia’s Energy Transition Planning through Long-term Energy System Modelling: A Technoeconomic Dataset
Authors: Irbah Mutiara , Slade Raphael , Howells Mark , Fields Neve , Plazas-Niño Fernando , Richardson Emma
Published: February 2025

As one of the most populous countries globally and a major emerging economy, Indonesia aims to significantly lower its carbon footprint and transform its power sector toward cleaner energy sources. To effectively plan and implement policies to achieve these goals, decision-makers require reliable, comprehensive data on Indonesia's energy systems. However, accessing energy data in Indonesia can be challenging, as is often the case in developing countries where data may be fragmented, out of date, or simply unavailable. In this regard, this Data-in-Brief paper presents an open-access dataset of Indonesia's energy systems to support energy modelling, policy analysis, and research, following the U4RIA goals of Ubuntu, Retrievability, Reusability, Repeatability, Reconstructability, Interoperability, and Auditability. The dataset encompasses historical and projected data from 2010 to 2070 on key aspects such as electricity demand by sector, electricity generation, installed capacity, capacity factors, costs of energy technologies, and renewable energy potentials for solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power. The data has been collated from Indonesian government reports, international agencies, and academic literature and harmonised using documented assumptions. While Indonesia-specific, this dataset could serve as a template for developing similar energy datasets in other countries, which may face similar challenges in developing energy transition planning.
Double drainage consolidation of annular soil pile considering radial deformation
Authors: Han Chao , Fan Zhou , Liu Sijie , Bai Xinyue , Yu Peng , Wu Wei , Mao Xintong , Liu Yunfei , Liu Zhiwei , Bai Bin
Published: February 2025

The resource utilization of silt with high water content is a major problem in the process of ecological dredging and engineering construction in recent years. It is a feasible way to realize the resource utilization of silt into hollow pile section by means of central pressure. The preparation of central pressurized annular soil pile is mainly based on the principle of soil drainage and consolidation, but the deformation direction and external force loading mode are different from the classical consolidation theory. Based on the connotation of this technique, the calculation model considering radial deformation is derived. Combining the control equation and solution conditions, the finite element solution of soil pile with the radial deformation is obtained. Based on this solution, the influence of the related factors in the preparation process of annular soil pile, including the initial water content, external load size, internal and external diameter size and nonlinear compression index, on the development of consolidation degree and the growth of internal diameter in the preparation process is studied.
Insights into the schizophrenia and dental care: focusing on interaction between implant treatments and oxidative stress
Authors: Burlui Ecaterina , Rarinca Viorica , Ciobica Alin , Burlui Vasile , Dobrin Romeo , Stadoleanu Carmen
Published: February 2025

Schizophrenia is a complex mental condition characterized by the deterioration of thought processes and inappropriate emotional responses. Compared to the general population, individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia have an increased risk of developing various dental diseases, including dental caries, periodontal disease, oral mucosal diseases, and conditions associated with oral resonance. In this context, we propose to establish links between schizophrenia and dental illness, emphasizing the importance of oxidative stress (OS) markers in schizophrenia, and also the role of dental treatments, particularly dental implants. This highlights the urgent need for an intervention program to improve oral health in patients with schizophrenia, including aspects such as prevention and prosthetic treatment. Dental implants can be a favorable option, offering good aesthetic and functional results for treated patients with schizophrenia. Additionally, a carefully developed surgical plan is essential, requiring collaboration between psychiatry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, anesthesiology, and prosthodontics departments.
Educational leadership in Portugal:navigating ethics, morality, and future trends
Authors: Neves Maria de Lurdes
Published: February 2025

The school, as the basic unit and a space for the achievement of objectives and goals of the education system, is constantly being renovated, becoming a major challenge for the directors, because it requires of them new skills, knowledge, abilities and attitudes that converge in the need of development of skills for making the decisions more participatory and fair. This study goal is to identify in 30 educational directors of school groups, their leadership perceptions and practices. As a method to achieve this goal, a mix study has been carried out using semi-structured interviews and three leadership scales (ethical, moral and transformational). As results it was found that the leadership perceptions vary between transactional and transformational and that some leadership skills are predictors of the type of leadership exercised. Future studies are needed about leadership, different styles and cultural organizational context variables.
Agricultural nitrate attenuation in a small groundwater-influenced wetland system
Authors: Crossley Leah M. , MacQuarrie Kerry T. B. , Danielescu Serban
Published: February 2025

Nitrate contamination of freshwater systems is common in agricultural watersheds, leading to human and environmental health concerns. The Bells Creek watershed, located in central Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, is dominated by agricultural land use and has elevated nitrate concentrations in groundwater and surface water. Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs), such as constructed wetlands, may provide a means of mitigating such contamination; however, the significance of small wetlands in regulating or attenuating nitrate in PEI has yet to be investigated. In this year-long (August 2023 – July 2024) study, the nitrate loads delivered to a small (1.2 ha) groundwater-influenced, stream-wetland system were quantified using high-frequency monitoring techniques. Results indicate that discharge variability is the primary control on the observed variability of surface and subsurface nitrate loads. The total annual nitrate load to the wetland was approximately 30,000 kg NO3-N/yr. Groundwater discharge, which bypasses the wetland riparian zone, contributed approximately 67% of the total load to the wetland. Weekly flux calculations revealed that the wetland behaved as a nitrate sink for 49 out of 52 weeks of the year. Overall, the wetland attenuated 39% of the imported annual nitrate load which, on a wetland catchment area basis, is equivalent to 21.1 kg NO3-N/ha catchment/yr. A positive, non-linear trend between the imported nitrate load and the percent change in nitrate load revealed that the wetland attenuated disproportionately more nitrate during periods of high imported loads. These findings indicate that small, constructed wetlands may be an effective component of BMPs aimed at reducing nitrate loads in agriculturally dominated watersheds like those in Prince Edward Island.
Behavioral delays in seeking care among post-acute myocardial infarction women: a qualitative study following percutaneous coronary intervention
Authors: Giordano Vincenza , Mercuri Caterina , Simeone Silvio , Rea Teresa , Virgolesi Michele , Nocerino Rita , Bosco Vincenzo , Guillari Assunta
Published: February 2025

Background

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide, with ischemic heart disease contributing significantly to female morbidity and mortality. Despite this, women often delay seeking medical help during acute myocardial infarction (AMI), leading to poorer outcomes compared to men.

Objective

To describe the early experiences of Italian women with AMI, focusing on behaviors that delay access to care.

Methods

Using a phenomenological approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with 22 women hospitalized in Campania, Italy, within five days of an AMI event and their Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), to capture vivid recollections of the experience. Thematic analysis was employed to identify key themes regarding risk behaviors and delays in care.

Results

Five key themes emerged: (1) vivid recollection of symptoms and experience, (2) lack of knowledge and risk perception of AMI, (3) decision-making process in seeking assistance, (4) influence of family and others on decision-making, and (5) post-AMI reflections on seeking medical care. Delays in seeking care stemmed from symptom misrecognition, social responsibilities, past healthcare experiences, and the role of family in decision-making, which either facilitated or hindered access to care.

Conclusion

The findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions that address barriers specific to women in recognizing and responding to AMI symptoms. Gender-specific training for healthcare professionals is essential to ensure timely and appropriate care for women.
Reduced plasma levels of GM-CSF is a common feature of Schistosoma mansoni-infected school-aged children
Authors: Kamdem Severin Donald , Kamguia Leonel Meyo , Oumarou Alim , Bitye Bernard Marie Zambo , Lennard Katie , Brombacher Frank , Spangenberg Thomas , Demarta-Gatsi Claudia , Nono Justin Komguep
Published: February 2025

Background

Currently available schistosomiasis diagnostic and monitoring tools are limited, and the development of novel technologies is necessary to enhance disease diagnostic and surveillance by supporting elimination efforts. Novel disease-specific biomarkers can facilitate the development of these technologies. Through the comparison of parasite burden and host factors, we assessed whether host plasma cytokines could be used as robust biomarkers for intestinal schistosomiasis and associated pathology in school-aged children (SAC) living in endemic areas.

Methods

Levels of host plasma cytokines were measured in SAC from a low-to-moderate burden region five months deworming with praziquantel, using Luminex assay for exploration analysis and ELISA for validation.

Results

The concentration of GM-CSF, IL-2, and VEGF in plasma was significantly lower in schistosome-infected compared to non-infected children, as determined by Luminex assay. Further evaluation by ELISA revealed a negative correlation between GM-CSF plasma levels, but not those of IL-2 or VEGF, and S. mansoni egg burdens in infected individuals. Common coinfections in the study area such as geohelminths, hepatitis or malaria failed to alter plasma GM-CSF levels arguing in favor of a potential specific effect of S. mansoni infection on this cytokine. Receiver operating characteristic analysis confirmed GM-CSF as an acceptable predictive marker of S. mansoni infection, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 75%. Finally, the adjunct use of plasmatic GM-CSF thresholds for screening S. mansoni at-risk children and identify S. mansoni-infected ones increased the sensitivity of a single Kato-Katz test by averagely 15%.

Conclusions

Our findings highlight the potential of using plasma GM-CSF levels to biomark S. mansoni infection and improve the sensitivity of single Kato-Katz based diagnostic for low- to-moderate burden infections.
Identification and validation of protective glycoproteins in Haemonchus contortus H11
Authors: Liu Hui , Zhang Yao , Li Jiarui , Liu Feng , Ye Lisha , Liu Xin , Wang Chunqun , Hu Min
Published: February 2025

Barbervax is the first and only available vaccine to protect animals against Haemonchus contortus - one of the most pathogenic parasites of small ruminants. This vaccine contains a kind of native antigen called H11, a glycoprotein complex derived from integral gut of this parasite. Native H11 has been shown to induce high levels (72-95%) of protection, but single or two recombinant molecules of H11 are consistently unsuccessful. An increasing number of aminopeptidases related to H11 have been characterized in the past three decades, but little is known about which ones are the key contributors to protective immunity. Our recent work has revealed that the immunoprotective effect of H11 is primarily associated with its N-glycan moieties. To identify key immunoprotective glycoproteins derived from H11 antigen, we employed glycan-related protective IgG antibodies combined with LC-MS/MS analysis and identified five glycosylated H11 proteins: H11, H11-1, H11-2, H11-4, and H11-5. Subsequently, we utilized the baculovirus-insect cell expression system and successfully expressed four H11 recombinant proteins including rH11, rH11-1, rH11-2 and rH11-4, which demonstrated similar aminopeptidase activity and comparable high-mannose and di-fucosylated N-glycan structures to those found on native H11. Immunization of goats with a cocktail of four rH11s induced a 66.29% reduction (p > 0.05) in total worm burden and cumulative fecal egg counts. High level of anti-rH11s IgG which could inhibit H. contortus intestinal aminopeptidase activity and larval development. Collectively, our study identified glycoprotein antigens from H11 and assessed their protective efficacy of a recombinant cocktail expressed in insect cells. This work will provide valuable insights into further development of recombinant vaccines against parasitic nematodes.
Advancements in the conservation of the conformational epitope of membrane protein immunogens
Authors: Mahboob Aisha , Fatma Nishat , Faraz Ahmed , Pervez Muntaha , Khan Mohammad Afeef , Husain Afzal
Published: February 2025

Generating antibodies targeting native membrane proteins presents various challenges because these proteins are often embedded in the lipid bilayer, possess various extracellular and intracellular domains, and undergo post-translational modifications. These properties of MPs make it challenging to preserve their stable native conformations for immunization or antibody generation outside of the membranes. In addition, MPs are often hydrophobic due to their membrane-spanning regions, making them difficult to solubilize and purify in their native form. Therefore, employing purified MPs for immunogen preparation may result in denaturation or the loss of native structure, rendering them inadequate for producing antibodies recognizing native conformations. Despite these obstacles, various new approaches have emerged to address these problems. We outline recent advancements in designing and preparing immunogens to produce antibodies targeting MPs. Strategies outlined here are relevant for producing antibodies for research, diagnostics, and therapies and designing immunogens for vaccination purposes.