bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Surface Electromyographic Responses During Rest on Mattresses with Different Firmness Levels in Adults with Normal BMI
Authors: Hu Xiaohong , Gao Yuhong , Liu Keyang , Xiang Luyao , Luo Bin , Li Li
Published: December 2024

Mattress firmness is a critical factor influencing sleep quality. This study investigates the effects of time, mattress firmness, and anthropometric parameters on surface electromyographic (sEMG) activity during supine rest. Eleven participants were analyzed, and the RMS values for lower back sEMG on three mattresses were measured as 8.37 ± 0.85 μV, 8.43 ± 1.06 μV, and 7.77 ± 1.15 μV during the final five minutes of testing, showing no statistical significance. Similarly, no significant differences in electromyographic activity were observed across different time periods. Anthropometric parameters such as BMI, waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) significantly influenced sEMG activity on firm mattresses. Higher BMI, waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio were negatively correlated with RMS and iEMG values on firm mattresses, suggesting that firmer mattresses are better suited for individuals with higher BMI, larger waist circumference, and a more balanced distribution of body weight between the upper and lower body. The medium-firm mattress had the lowest discomfort scores, indicating its broader adaptability. These findings provide a foundation for designing ergonomically optimized, personalized mattresses to improve sleep quality across diverse populations.
Additively Manufactured Flexible EGaIn Sensor for Dynamic Detection and Sensing on Ultra-Curved Surfaces
Authors: Yan Jiangnan , Ding Jianing , Cao Yang , Yi Hongyu , Zhan Limeng , Gao Yifan , Ge Kongyu , Ji Hongjun , Li Mingyu , Feng Huanhuan
Published: December 2024

Electronic skin is widely employed in multiple applications such as health monitoring, robot tactile perception, and bionic prosthetics. In this study, we fabricated millimeter-scale electronic skin featuring compact sensing units using the Boston Micro Fabrication S130 (a high-precision additive manufacturing device) and the template removal method. We used a gallium-based liquid metal and achieved an inner channel diameter of 0.1 mm. The size of the sensing unit was 3 × 3 mm2. This unit exhibited a wide linear sensing range (10–22,000 Pa) and high-pressure resolution (10 Pa) even on an ultra-curved surface (radius of curvature was 6 mm). Sliding was successfully detected at speeds of 8–54 mm/s. An artificial nose with nine sensing units was fabricated, and it exhibited excellent multitouch and sliding trajectory recognition capabilities. This confirmed that the electronic skin functioned normally, even on an ultra-curved surface.
Real-Time PPG-Based Biometric Identification: Advancing Security with 2D Gram Matrices and Deep Learning Models
Authors: Cherry Ali , Nasser Aya , Salameh Wassim , Abou Ali Mohamad , Hajj-Hassan Mohamad
Published: December 2024

The integration of liveness detection into biometric systems is crucial for countering spoofing attacks and enhancing security. This study investigates the efficacy of photoplethysmography (PPG) signals, which offer distinct advantages over traditional biometric techniques. PPG signals are non-invasive, inherently contain liveness information that is highly resistant to spoofing, and are cost-efficient, making them a superior alternative for biometric authentication. A comprehensive protocol was established to collect PPG signals from 40 subjects using a custom-built acquisition system. These signals were then transformed into two-dimensional representations through the Gram matrix conversion technique. To analyze and authenticate users, we employed an EfficientNetV2 B0 model integrated with a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) network, achieving a remarkable 99% accuracy on the test set. Additionally, the model demonstrated outstanding precision, recall, and F1 scores. The refined model was further validated in real-time identification scenarios, underscoring its effectiveness and robustness for next-generation biometric recognition systems.
Planetary Laser Interferometric Seismoacoustic Observatory
Authors: Dolgikh Grigory , Budrin Sergey , Dolgikh Stanislav , Bolsunovskii Mikhail , Ivanov Mikhail
Published: December 2024

The paper describes a planetary laser interferometric seismoacoustic observatory consisting of six stationary unequal arm laser strainmeters. Based on the triangulation method, the fundamentals of direction finding of various infrasound disturbances at any planetary distance have been developed. The authors show that in addition to determining locations of the occurrence of the recorded disturbance, using data from spatially separated laser strainmeters, it is possible to determine the nature of these signals’ divergence and, also, the loss of their energy in the propagation medium. The creation of the planetary laser interferometric seismoacoustic observatory, consisting of five stationary single-coordinate laser strainmeters and one two-coordinate laser strainmeter, united into a single measuring network with an accurate time clock TRIMBLE 5700 that is capable of recording displacements on their bases with an accuracy of 10 pm in the frequency range from 0 (conventionally) to 1000 Hz and two auxiliary laser strainmeters, will allow us to determine, at any planetary distance, the primary source of deformation infrasound disturbances with primary amplitudes from 100 nm.
Variable-Parameter Impedance Control of Manipulator Based on RBFNN and Gradient Descent
Authors: Li Linshen , Wang Fan , Tang Huilin , Liang Yanbing
Published: December 2024

During the interaction process of a manipulator executing a grasping task, to ensure no damage to the object, accurate force and position control of the manipulator’s end-effector must be concurrently implemented. To address the computationally intensive nature of current hybrid force/position control methods, a variable-parameter impedance control method for manipulators, utilizing a gradient descent method and Radial Basis Function Neural Network (RBFNN), is proposed. This method employs a position-based impedance control structure that integrates iterative learning control principles with a gradient descent method to dynamically adjust impedance parameters. Firstly, a sliding mode controller is designed for position control to mitigate uncertainties, including friction and unknown perturbations within the manipulator system. Secondly, the RBFNN, known for its nonlinear fitting capabilities, is employed to identify the system throughout the iterative process. Lastly, a gradient descent method adjusts the impedance parameters iteratively. Through simulation and experimentation, the efficacy of the proposed method in achieving precise force and position control is confirmed. Compared to traditional impedance control, manual adjustment of impedance parameters is unnecessary, and the method can adapt to tasks involving objects of varying stiffness, highlighting its superiority.
Exploring Task-Related EEG for Cross-Subject Early Alzheimer’s Disease Susceptibility Prediction in Middle-Aged Adults Using Multitaper Spectral Analysis
Authors: Li Ziyang , Wang Hong , Song Jianing , Gong Jiale
Published: December 2024

The early prediction of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) risk in healthy individuals remains a significant challenge. This study investigates the feasibility of task-state EEG signals for improving detection accuracy. Electroencephalogram (EEG) data were collected from the Multi-Source Interference Task (MSIT) and Sternberg Memory Task (STMT). Time–frequency features were extracted using the Multitaper method, followed by multidimensional reduction techniques. Subspace features (F24 and F216) were selected via t-tests and False Discovery Rate (FDR) multiple comparisons correction, and subsequently analyzed in the Time–Frequency Area Average Test (TFAAT) and Prefrontal Beta Time Series Test (PBTST). The experimental results reveal that the MSIT task achieves optimal cross-subject classification performance using the Support Vector Machine (SVM) approach with the TFAAT feature set, yielding a Receiver Operating Characteristic Area Under the Curve (ROC AUC) of 58%. Similarly, the Sternberg Memory Task demonstrates classification ability with the logistic regression model applied to the PBTST feature set, emphasizing the beta band power spectrum in the prefrontal cortex as a potential marker of AD risk. These findings confirm that task-state EEG provides stronger classification potential compared to resting-state EEG, offering valuable insights for advancing early AD prediction research.
Enhancing Time-Domain Interference Alignment for Underwater Acoustic Networks with Cross-Layer Design
Authors: Xiao Qiao , Bi Zhicheng , Wang Chaofeng
Published: December 2024

In exploiting large propagation delays in underwater acoustic (UWA) networks, the time-domain interference alignment (TDIA) mechanism aligns interference signals through delay-aware slot scheduling, creating additional idle time for improved transmission at the medium access control (MAC) layer. However, perfect alignment remains challenging due to arbitrary delays. This study enhances TDIA by incorporating power allocation into its transmission scheduling framework across the physical and MAC layers, following the cross-layer design principle. The proposed quasi-interference alignment (QIA) mechanism enables controlled interference on useful signals by jointly optimizing the transmission schedule and power. The formulated optimization problem to maximize network throughput is divided into two sub-problems: one for coarse slot scheduling and another for refining both scheduling and power allocation. The simulation results validate the QIA framework’s superiority over the traditional TDIA and genetic algorithm benchmarks.
Social Determinants of Health in India: Reimagining of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Vision in the Light of Marginalized Communities
Authors: Tripathi Kanhaiya , Kanwat Diksha , Bika Shankar Lal , Kaur Jaspal , Rawat Neelu , Kumar Ashwani , Singh Bhupinder , Kumar Doggala Raju , Singh Bawa
Published: December 2024

The ongoing existence of health disparities in marginalized communities in India can be attributed to social health determinants such as poverty, caste, gender, and limited access to education and healthcare. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, an iconic figure in Indian social reform and the driving force behind the Indian Constitution, acknowledged the significance of the social determinants of health influencing health outcomes. This paper explores Dr. Ambedkar’s vision of addressing health disparities, with a focus on his contributions to public health policy and the promotion of social justice. Additionally, it analyses the ongoing perpetuation of inequality through the examination of social determinants of health and explores how Ambedkar’s vision can provide guidance for present public health strategies. The analysis highlights the importance of strong primary healthcare systems, recognizing universal healthcare as an essential human right through the vision of Dr. Ambedkar. It also advocates for greater government funding and policy coordination to effectively tackle health disparities.
Poor Employment Conditions and Immigrant Health in Europe
Authors: Matsaganis Matthew D. , Petraki Maria , Balourdos Dionysis
Published: December 2024

Building on the extant literature and utilizing data from the EU-SILC and the EU-LFS surveys conducted between 2009 and 2023, we empirically investigate the impact of poor employment conditions—associated with insecure or precarious employment—on third-country nationals’ (TCNs’) self-perceived health status (SPH). The role of employment conditions in health is examined by employing indicators of temporary, part-time, and self-employment. Driven by theory and empirical analysis, we also investigate the effects of additional variables, including long-term unemployment. Finally, to probe differences across countries, we examine how the effects of employment conditions on TCNs’ health vary across institutional settings, namely across different types of welfare state. Descriptive statistics and regression analyses of panel data reveal that employment conditions affect immigrants’ SPH and surface significant differences across countries. The estimated country-specific effects point to statistical average differences between Germany and two groups of countries: one showing higher effects (i.e., Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, and France) and another with lower effects (i.e., Greece, Ireland, Italy, and Spain). The welfare model adopted by different countries is a qualitative significant predictor of TCNs’ SPH. We conclude with a discussion of the implications of these findings for future research, but also policy initiatives to improve TCNs’ employment conditions and, consequently, their health and overall well-being.
The Relationships Between Soil Health, Production, and Management Decisions Through Farmers’ Eyes: A Case Study of Tennessee Large-Scale Vegetable Farms
Authors: Velandia Margarita , DeBruyn Jennifer , Wszelaki Annette L. , Stevens Andrew W.
Published: December 2024

Understanding farmers’ perceptions of soil health is valuable for developing strategies to increase the adoption of conservation practices. A combination of soils with poor soil fertility, low levels of soil organic matter, and the use of production practices that, although necessary for vegetable production, could negatively impact soil health makes the exploration of how large-scale vegetable producers in Tennessee perceive soil health and manage soils interesting. Using information from semi-structured interviews with operators of three Tennessee large-scale vegetable farms, we explored farmers’ perceptions of soil health and how those perceptions connect with adoption decisions. Our results suggest that farmers’ perceptions of soil health reflect a broad perspective that includes crop productivity and disease pressure. Profitability exerted a stronger influence on farmers’ decision-making than soil health. Nonetheless, farmers recognized that there is an association between soil health and profitability. The farmers included in this study found value in the information provided by soil health tests to confirm the benefits of soil management practices. The results presented in this study will contribute to the design of future studies aiming to investigate the relationship between farmer perceptions of soil health and the adoption of best soil management practices among large-scale vegetable growers.
Design, Implementation and Environmental Impact of Cutoff Wall for Pollution Control in an Industrial Legacy Site
Authors: Yu Lu , Chen Sichen , Wang Jinnan , Zhang Zhihong , Huang Yan
Published: December 2024

Heavy metal-organic pollutants compound pollution at industrial legacy sites and have caused damage to the ecological environment and human health during recent decades. In view of the difficulty and high cost of post-contamination remediation, it is worth studying, and practically applying, cutoff walls to reduce the spread of pollution in advance. In this study, field-scale studies were carried out at e-waste dismantling legacy sites in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province of China, through the process of site investigation, numerical simulation, and cutoff wall practical application. Firstly, the concentrations and spatial distributions of Pb, Cd and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and poly brominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) were identified in both soil and groundwater. Then, potential dispersal routes of key combined contaminants (Pb and PCBs) at the soil–groundwater interface were systematically studied through numerical simulation applying Visual MODFLOW-MT3DMS. One site was chosen to predict the barrier effect of differently sized cutoff walls based on the migration path of compound pollutants. A protocol for a cutoff wall (50 m length × 2 m width × 3 m height) was finally verified and applied at the real contaminated site for the blocking of compound pollutant diffusion. Further, the groundwater quality of the contaminated site was monitored consecutively for six months to ensure the durability and stability of barrier measures. All pollutant indicators, including for Pb and PCB complex pollutants, were reduced to below the national Grade IV groundwater standard value, achieving environmental standards at these polluted sites and providing possibilities for land reuse. In summary, this field-scale test provided new ideas for designing cutoff walls to block the diffusion of complex pollutants; it also laid a basis for the practical application of cutoff walls in pollution prevention and control of complex contaminated sites and for soil–groundwater environmental protection at industrial heritage sites.
Employing the Oncolytic Vesicular Stomatitis Virus in Cancer Virotherapy: Resistance and Clinical Considerations
Authors: Abdelmageed Alaa A. , Dewhurst Stephen , Ferran Maureen C.
Published: December 2024

Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) has emerged as a promising candidate for various clinical applications, including vaccine development, virus pseudotyping, and gene delivery. Its broad host range, ease of propagation, and lack of pre-existing immunity in humans make it ideal for therapeutic use. VSV’s potential as an oncolytic virus has garnered attention; however, resistance to VSV-mediated oncolysis has been observed in some cell lines and tumor types, limiting its effectiveness. This review provides a detailed analysis of recent advances in VSV-based oncolysis, focusing on resistance mechanisms such as sustained type-I IFN signaling, upregulation of ISGs, immune cell activation, the tumor microenvironment (TME), and tumor-intrinsic factors. Strategies to overcome resistance include enhancing viral oncoselectivity, inhibiting IFN responses, modulating the TME, and combining VSV with chemotherapies, radiation, and immune checkpoint inhibitors. Several VSV-based phase I/II clinical trials show promise; however, addressing resistance and developing novel strategies to enhance therapeutic efficacy are essential for realizing the full potential of VSV oncolytic virotherapy. Future research should focus on patient-specific approaches, as tumor heterogeneity implies varying resistance mechanisms. Personalized treatments tailored to tumor molecular profiles, along with identifying biomarkers predictive of resistance to VSV oncolysis, will enhance patient selection and enable more effective, individualized VSV-based therapies.
Neethling Strain-Based Homologous Live Attenuated LSDV Vaccines Provide Protection Against Infection with a Clade 2.5 Recombinant LSDV Strain
Authors: Philips Wannes , Haegeman Andy , Krešić Nina , Mostin Laurent , De Regge Nick
Published: December 2024

Background: Vaccination is the main control measure to prevent Lumpy skin disease (LSD), and Neethling-based homologous vaccines have been shown to be safe and effective against infection with classical clade 1.2 strains. In 2017, recombinant clade 2 LSDV strains originating from a badly produced and insufficiently controlled vaccine were first detected in Russia. A clade 2.5 recombinant strain spread from Russia throughout Southeast Asia and caused a massive epidemic. In this study, the efficacy of three different Neethling strain-based vaccines against the recombinant clade 2.5 LSDV strain was evaluated. Methods: For each vaccine, seven bulls were vaccinated and followed for three weeks to evaluate vaccine safety. Thereafter, vaccinated animals and non-vaccinated controls were challenged with a virulent clade 2.5 strain and followed for three more weeks to evaluate vaccine efficacy. Results: Only limited adverse effects were observed after vaccination, and all vaccinated animals seroconverted and showed an LSDV-specific cellular immune response after vaccination. After the challenge, the vaccinated animals developed almost no clinical signs, and no viremia or nasal excretion was detected. This was in sharp contrast with the non-vaccinated controls, where 8 out of 13 animals developed clinical disease with clear nodules. Most of these animals also had a prolonged period of fever, a clear viremia and excreted virus. Conclusions: Neethling-based LSDV vaccines can thus be considered safe and are effective not only against clade 1.2 LSDV strains, as was proven earlier, but also against a clade 2.5 recombinant strain.
Instrumental mechanisms for optimizing the activities of medical institutions: the compensation algorithm has been clarified
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Russian Economic University named after G. Plekhanov”, Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia, Lebedev V. A. , Lebedeva E. I. ,   Non-profit Partnership “Institute of Professional Accountants and Auditors of Russia”, Moscow, Russia
Published: December 2024

The model of compensation for additional rest for medical workers
for time worked beyond the established schedule is considered, which is
relevant for medical institutions. The analysis was carried out to clarify the
compensation mechanism, which will allow medical institutions to increase
the economic efficiency of their activities, including optimizing the employer’s
costs through savings and more rational use of the wage fund, reduce
unforeseen losses, reduce the risks of financial losses and other potential violations.
An algorithm for implementing these changes in the activities of a medical institution is proposed.
El comercio formal del cantón El Carmen y su contribución en la generación de empleo
Authors: Mejia Almenaba Juan Andrés
Published: December 2024

El comercio formal en el cantón El Carmen se destaca por la presencia de actividades de intercambio de bienes y servicios en espacios de puestos o locales establecidos, en estos espacios se exhiben diferentes artículos que engloban al comercio en sí. Este cantón se convierte en creador de pequeñas y medianas empresas y es motor fundamental en la generación de empleo, por lo tanto el objetivo del artículo es analizar el comercio formal del centro de la ciudad de El Carmen y su contribución a la generación de empleo, lo que permitió ampliar la visión sobre las variables de estudio, a través de una investigación de carácter descriptiva, deductiva e inductiva mediante el uso de procedimientos estadísticos para el manejo de datos cuantitativos de la investigación como la recolección de datos, el recuento, la presentación, síntesis y análisis. A través de la encuesta a los comerciantes formales del centro de la ciudad de El Carmen con una población total de 4400 comerciantes y con una muestra de 367 encuestados, se evidenció que esta actividad genera de 1 a 2 plazas laborales en un 77,66%, de 3 a 4 plazas en un 16,62% y de 5 a 6 plazas en un 5,72%, siendo un sector de gran relevancia para la economía local.
Calidad del servicio y su incidencia en la fidelización del cliente - Cooperativa Comercio, Portoviejo
Authors: Zambrano Briones Estefany Carolina , Briones Saltos Luis Olmedo
Published: December 2024

La calidad de servicio se considera un valor agregado exigido implícitamente en la mayor parte de los procesos de una empresa y sobre todo cuando se atiende a un cliente. El objetivo del trabajo consiste en determinar la relación entre la calidad de servicio y su incidencia en la fidelización del cliente
- Cooperativa Comercio, Agencia de Portoviejo. Desde el punto de vista metodológico es cuantitativo y no experimental, este estudio se basa en la técnica de recolección de datos como la documental (Scielo, Redalyc, WoS, Latindex Catálogo 2.0); aplicando encuesta a 265 personas perteneciente de la entidad bancaria; que permitió analizar, tabular y mostrar estadísticas del proceso de la aplicación del google forms. Como resultado reflejan en base a la escala de la encuesta como satisfacción del nivel de confianza que existe entre la calidad de servicio y su incidencia en la fidelización del cliente Agencia Cooperativa Comercio de Portoviejo; observándose así mismo una relación positivista y considerable entre dichas variables. Concluyendo así, de manera positiva en la fidelización e imagen de la entidad bancaria, ante la excesiva competencia y la exigencia de los clientes ha tomado un papel muy importante en brindar una mejor calidad logrando una lealtad del producto o servicio que se designa.
Capacidades dinámicas impulsoras de la innovación en organizaciones: un análisis bibliométrico
Authors: Alcivar Martínez Benigno Javier
Published: December 2024

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo efectuar un análisis bibliométrico de la producción científica relacionada con las capacidades dinámicas para la innovación en las organizaciones. Se busca identificar la evolución y las tendencias emergentes a partir de registros publicados en revistas indexadas en Scopus entre 2009 y 2024. Se adoptó un enfoque cuantitativo, combinando investigación documental y bibliométrica. Se emplearon métodos  inductivo,  deductivo,  descriptivo,  analítico  y  sintético,  junto con técnicas bibliométricas. Se identificaron 63 registros publicados. Finalmente, se seleccionaron 45 registros en la base de datos de Scopus y se utilizó Scopus Analyze para el procesamiento de los resultados. El análisis destaca la evolución de la producción académica en países como Brasil, Colombia y España. Las investigaciones analizan las capacidades dinámicas en diversos contextos organizacionales, aportando valiosas contribuciones tanto a la teoría como a la práctica. Los autores coinciden en que el desarrollo de las capacidades dinámicas influye positivamente en el desempeño organizacional. Además, se identificaron diferentes dimensiones interrelacionadas con otros factores a través de VOSviewer. Las investigaciones abarcan un amplio rango de estudios publicados en revistas con factor de impacto, extendiéndose sobre áreas temáticas como negocios y gestión, ciencias sociales, economía y ciencia de decisiones.
Sostenibilidad y salud ambiental en la estrategia de los programas de medicina y enfermería en Colombia
Authors: Rodríguez López Javier Isidro , Palacios Hinostroza María de los Santos , Aponte Franco Sandra Milena
Published: December 2024

Las exigencias globales, como la Agenda 2030 y diversos parámetros económicos, demandan profesionales capacitados para abordar problemas ambientales y con herramientas para generar acciones orientadas al desarrollo sostenible. Por ello, se busca identificar en los programas de medicina y enfermería de las universidades de Colombia la incorporación, en su direccionamiento estratégico, de los conceptos de salud ambiental y desarrollo sostenible. Se realizó un estudio exploratorio, mixto, transversal y descriptivo, en el que, mediante el análisis de contenido, se evaluó la plataforma estratégica de los programas de medicina y enfermería para el año 2020. Se identificaron un total de 125 programas profesionales de enfermería y medicina en 61 universidades, con ubicación predominante en grandes ciudades como Bogotá D.C., Medellín, Barranquilla, Cali, Bucaramanga y Cartagena. El 35,2 % de los programas incluye la sostenibilidad y la salud ambiental en alguna parte de su direccionamiento estratégico, especialmente en la misión y visión. No obstante, solo tres programas integran de manera completa estos conceptos en su estrategia. A pesar de que organismos internacionales y asociaciones de medicina y enfermería instan al sector salud a adoptar prácticas sostenibles en los procesos formativos, el abordaje en Colombia sigue siendo limitado, representando un desafío significativo por desarrollar.
Internacionalización de las universidades públicas en el estado Barinas – Venezuela
Authors: González Valecillos Yudith del Carmen
Published: December 2024

La internacionalización de las universidades se ha convertido en una demanda de la sociedad global. Por ello, se plantea esta investigación para analizar el proceso de internacionalización de las universidades públicas en el estado Barinas, Venezuela, el cual presenta algunas debilidades, tales como la inexistencia de planes institucionales que coadyuven a la internacionalización, un débil intercambio docente a nivel internacional y la ausencia de cooperación internacional, entre otras. Para estudiar la internacionalización de las universidades, tanto en su dimensión interna como externa, se indagó acerca de la internacionalización de las instituciones universitarias y el subsistema de educación universitaria. Metodológicamente, esta pesquisa se asoció al enfoque empírico, con un paradigma cuantitativo y un diseño no experimental de tipo de campo, con un nivel correlacional. Se utilizó como técnica la encuesta y como instrumento un cuestionario con escala tipo Likert. La población objeto del estudio estuvo constituida por nueve universidades públicas, y la muestra estuvo conformada por 45 empleados. El instrumento fue validado por expertos y se comprobó su confiabilidad mediante el software SPSS, obteniendo un coeficiente de 0.99. Para establecer la correlación entre las variables, se emplearon pruebas estadísticas, específicamente el coeficiente de correlación Rho de Spearman. Los principales hallazgos reflejan la inexistencia de políticas institucionales en las universidades asociadas a la internacionalización del currículo. En cuanto a la movilidad e intercambio de estudiantes y académicos, estas actividades son muy esporádicas.
Сравнительный анализ машины корпоративного управления в современных США и России начала 1990-х годов
Authors: Зархин В.Ю.
Published: December 2024

В статье анализируются практики и принципы корпоративного управления, а также их различия в развитых и развивающихся странах. Проводится сопоставление сложившейся «машины корпоративного управления» в США и ее становление в России в 1990-е годы. Возможность сопоставления определяется тем, что Россия в 1990-е годы активно заимствовала существовавшие в то время в мире модели корпоративного управления. При этом при импорте корпоративных технологий управления происходит их адаптация к местным условиям, что нередко серьезно влияет на их содержание.

The article analyzes the practices and principles of corporate governance, as well as their differences in developed and developing countries. A comparison is made of the established «corporate governance machine» in the United States and its formation in Russia in the 1990s. The possibility of comparison is determined by the fact that in the 1990s Russia actively borrowed corporate governance models that existed in the world at that time. At the same time, when importing corporate governance technologies, they are adapted to local conditions, which often seriously affects their content.
Проблемы и вызовы, стоящие перед российской государственной экономической политикой в условиях санкций и вооруженного конфликта на Украине
Authors: Мастеров А.И.
Published: December 2024

В статье рассматриваются основные тенденции, проявившиеся в российской экономике в условиях санкций и вооруженного конфликта на Украине. На основе проведенного анализа выявлены основные проблемы и вызовы, стоящие перед российской экономикой в условиях вооруженного противостояния с активным применением современных технологий и необходимости противодействия серьезному санкционному давлению, даны соответствующие рекомендации.

The article examines the main trends that have manifested themselves in the Russian economy in the context of sanctions and the armed conflict in Ukraine. Based on the analysis, the main problems and challenges facing the Russian economy in the context of armed confrontation with the active use of modern technologies and the need to counteract serious sanctions pressure are identified, and appropriate recommendations are given.
THE ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF USING SOCIAL MEDIA TIKTOK (@FLOANDDAY) TOWARD ENGLISH VOCABULARY KNOWLEDGE
Authors: Astiyandha Tauricha , Rohayati Rohayati , Fadhil Muhammad Rizky
Published: December 2024

This study aims to determine students' perceptions of using social media TikTok @floandday toward English Vocabulary knowledge. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method where the instruments used as data collection techniques are questionnaires and interviews. A descriptive qualitative method, this study aims to determine the results and perceptions of students about learning English through TikTok @floandday. The writer conducted observations and interviews to collect data. Observation is used to observe participants to obtain information data. Meanwhile, interviews were used to find out student answers about their perceptions of the TikTok @floandday. The results of this study also indicate that students have a good perception of using TikTok @floandday.  The participants are five high school students who follow the TikTok @floandday account and live in Indonesia. This study was conducted in March 2023. The writer found that respondents agreed that  TikTok  @floandday helped them  learn  English,  especially  English Vocabulary. They found a new word after watching the @floandday TikTok video. Then it was also found that there was a positive response to using the @floandday account in increasing their English Vocabulary because it was free, easy to access, and the content was interesting. From the explanation above, it can be concluded that the social media TikTok @floandday can be used as a fun learning media to improve students' English Vocabulary.
THE EFFECTS OF SEA SAND THERAPY ON BLOOD PRESSURE AND PULSE RATE
Authors: Nur'aeni Nabyla Nur'aeni , Anggraeni Santi Rukminita , Pebrianti Sandra , Nursiswati Nursiswati
Published: December 2024

Kejawanan terkenal sebagai destinasi wisata yang menarik perhatian berkat praktik terapi pasirnya yang unik, yang erat kaitannya dengan kepercayaan mistis dan tradisi budaya. Selain itu, dalam pasir dan air terdapat kandungan mineral yang dapat berguna bagi kesehatan. Penelitian ilmiah lebih lanjut diperlukan untuk memvalidasi manfaat langsung dari praktik terapi tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki efek terapi pasir laut terhadap tekanan darah dan detak jantung. Desain kuasi-eksperimental kuantitatif digunakan dengan melibatkan 34 peserta yang dibagi menjadi kelompok perlakuan dan kelompok kontrol. Purposive sampling digunakan untuk menetapkan partisipan. Terapi pasir laut dilakukan pada kelompok perlakuan dengan mengoleskan campuran pasir dan air laut ke anggota tubuh selama 15 menit. Pengukuran sebelum dan sesudah intervensi dilakukan untuk kedua kelompok. Analisis statistik menggunakan uji Wilcoxon menunjukkan penurunan yang signifikan pada tekanan darah sistolik dan diastolik, serta detak jantung pada kelompok intervensi (p<0.050) dibandingkan dengan kelompok kontrol (p=1.000). Secara spesifik, tekanan darah sistolik rata-rata mengalami penurunan sebesar 6,88 mmHg, tekanan darah diastolik menurun sebesar 4,35 mmHg, dan denyut jantung turun sebesar 6,18 denyut per menit setelah intervensi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terapi pasir laut Pantai Kejawanan efektif dalam menurunkan tekanan darah dan detak jantung. Hasil penelitian ini, menunjukkan potensi terapi pasir laut sebagai terapi komplementer dalam mengelola hipertensi. Penelitian lebih lanjut diperlukan untuk menguji pengaruh dari sugesti dan kepercayaan sebagai faktor perancu terhadap perubahan tekanan darah dan nadi pada pengunjung yang melakukan terapi pasir laut.
GAMBARAN TINGKAT STRESS KERJA GURU DI SEKOLAH INKLUSI
Authors: Uluwiyya Rahma , Sriati Aat , Kosim Kosim
Published: December 2024

Guru pada pendidikan inklusi memiliki tanggung jawab yang berbeda dengan guru pada sekolah umum karena harus berinteraksi langsung baik dengan Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus (ABK) maupun Anak reguler yang tentunya memiliki perbedaan karakteristik. Guru memerlukan pengetahuan dan kemampuan khusus untuk menangani, mengajar dan membimbing Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus (ABK). Hal tersebut menjadi tanggung jawab besar untuk guru sekolah inklusi yang dapat meningkatkan tingkat stres kerja.Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui gambaran tingkat stres kerja guru di sekolah inklusi berdasarjan karakteristik responden. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian ini merupakan 73 guru di SD Hikmah teladan dengan penentuan sampel menggunakan teknik total sampling. Penelitian ini menggunakan alat ukur Teacher Stres Inventory (TSI) untuk mengukur tingkat stres kerja guru. Hasil dari penelitian ini ialah sebagian besar guru di sekolah inklusi SD Hikmah teladan mengalami stres kerja dengan distribusi kategori sebagai berikut. Terdapat 38,4% guru  mengalami stres sedang, 28,8% mengalami stres tinggi,  dan 1,4% responden mengalami stres yang sangat tinggi. Namun terdapat pula responden yang hanya mengalami stres ringan (23,3%) dan stres sangat ringan (8,2%). Berdasarkan penelitian ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa guru yang mengajar di sekolah inklusi sebagian besar mengalami stres yang cukup tinggi.
Kata kunci: Guru, Sekolah Inklusi, Stres Kerja
KAJIAN HARDINESS KELUARGA SEBAGAI CAREGIVER PADA PASIEN GAGAL JANTUNG
Authors: Nauli Yolanda Erica , Platini Hesti , Rahayu Urip
Published: December 2024

Gagal jantung menjadi fokus permasalahan di dunia kesehatan. Penatalaksanaan gagal jantung bersifat jangka panjang, sehingga menimbulkan beban bagi caregiver keluarga. Beban psikologis adalah beban yang paling banyak dirasakan. Hardiness atau karakter tahan banting dan tangguh membantu individu mengatasi permasalahan beban tersebut, individu dengan tingkat hardiness yang semakin tinggi cenderung memberikan asuhan keperawatan kepada pasien dengan optimal. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi gambaran hardiness keluarga sebagai caregiver pada pasien gagal jantung di poliklinik RSUD Sumedang. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan Mei 2024 dengan desain penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan kriteria inklusi dan ekslusi. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah keluarga sebagai caregiver mendampingi perawatan pasien gagal jantung di Poliklinik Jantung RSUD Sumedang, dengan jumlah 140 orang dan sampel 103 orang. Instrumen penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner Family Hardiness Index dengan skala Likert yang telah diuji validitas dan realibilitasnya. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa hampir sebagian besar caregiver keluarga memiliki tingkat hardiness sedang sebanyak 71 responden (68,9%) pada dasarnya caregiver keluarga mampu bertahan menghadapi tantangan yang dialami namun belum dapat menghadapi beban yang dialami dengan optimal. Hal tersebut dapat berdampak terhadap kualitas pendampingan dan perawatan yang diberikan caregiver keluarga kepada pasien gagal jantung. Perlunya pengembangan intervensi asuhan keperawatan yang berfokus kepada keluarga untuk mendukung kesiapan keluarga dalam menghadapi beban atau permasalahan saat menjadi seorang caregiver.
Aliyyü’l-Arabî’nin "Şerh-i Muʿammâ-yı Esmâ-i Hüsnâ"sı
Authors: Öntürk Tolga
Published: December 2024

Allah’ın doksan dokuz ismine ithafen en güzel isimler anlamına gelen Esmâ-i Hüsnâ (esmâü’l-hüsnâ), İslâm kültüründe önemli bir yer teşkil etmektedir. İbadetten sosyal yaşantıya kadar kültürümüzün her alanını dolduran bu özel kavram, İslâmî Türk edebiyatında işlenen konuların da başında gelmektedir. Dinî edebiyatımızın başlıca ürünlerinden sayılan Esmâ-i Hüsnâ’lar; CenâbıHakk’ın en güzel isimlerini tâdât eden (sayan) eserler, Esmâ-i Hüsnâ’yı şerh eden eserler, Esmâ-i Hüsnâ’nın havassı ve muammaları olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Bilhassa divan şiirinde bir ismi manzum bir metin içerisinde gizleme sanatı demek olan muamma, bir tür olarak ilk başta Allah’ın en güzel isimleri olan Esmâ-i Hüsnâ’lar hakkında yazılmıştır. Bu durum zekâya dayalı bir tür olan muammaların dinî bir hüviyetle yazılması ve okunmasına etki etmiştir. Esmâ-i Hüsnâ hakkında muamma risalesi tertip eden şairlerin başında İranlı meşhur muamma şairi Mir Hüseyin Nişâbûrî gelmektedir. Onun kaleme aldığı bu risale (Risâle der-Esmâ-i Hüsnâ), Türk şârihler tarafından defalarca şerh edilmiştir. Lâmiî Çelebî, Nazirâ İbrâhim, Gelibolulu Sürûrî, Mevlanâ Alaüddin Selânikî gibi şârihler bu esere şerh yazanlardan sadece birkaçıdır. Yine kaynaklarda hakkında fazla bir bilgiye sahip olmadığımız 16. yüzyıl âlimlerinden olan Aliyyü’l-Arabî de Mir Hüseyin’in Esmâ-i Hüsnâ muammaları risalesine bir şerh yazmıştır. Bu makalede, tek nüshası Süleymaniye Kütüphanesi Kılıç Ali Paşa 827 arşiv numarası ile kayıtlı olan Esmâ-i Hüsnâ muammaları şerhi incelenerek bu eserden örnek metinlere yer verilmiştir.
Novel logistic exponential extension distribution: properties and applications in applied sciences
Authors: Meradji Asma , Lazri Nouara , Zeghdoudi Halim
Published: December 2024

Modeling and analyzing lifespan data is essential in many application areas, including medicine, engineering, and finance. These types of data have been modeled using various lifetime distributions. The assumed probability model(s) have a significant impact on the efficiency of the procedures used in statistical research..This present work add another novel distribution with two parameter called novel Logistic Exponential extension distribution (NLEED), including the Logistic Exponential distribution as special cases. We provide a complete mathematical treatment of this distribution. We derive the moment generating function and the r-th moment, thereby generalizing some results from the literature. Expressions for the density, moment generating function, entropy and the r-th moment of the order statistic are also obtained. Two real-world data sets are analyzed to explore the applicability, suitability and flexibility of the proposed distribution and we find that the proposed model fits much better than other well-known competing one and two parameters models such as the New Extension Exponential, the Gamma Lindley, the Zeghdoudi , the XLindley,  the Xgamma and the  Lindley distributions are considered. We hope that this proposed model can be an alternative in the fields of survival analysis, probability theory and applied statistics.
Humanizing urban spaces: an evaluation of smart technologies and community integration in Ali Mendjeli, Constantine
Authors: Mezhoud Samy , Bennani Nerdjes
Published: December 2024

The rapid urban development in most Algerian cities has primarily focused on providing housing, often at the expense of other amenities and the human dimension in new built environments. This is particularly evident in the new city of Ali Mendjeli in Constantine, where significant shortcomings in urban facilities have affected residents' utilization of urban spaces. To address these issues, the research explores the potential of employing smart technologies in these spaces. The aim is to propose planning solutions that incorporate modern ideas for humanizing the study area. The research employs an inductive methodology to monitor and analyze the current situation, using a matrix to evaluate the implementation of smart technologies in the city's urban spaces. The study includes both theoretical and applied aspects, and concludes with results and recommendations.
Consequências da sobrecarga de trabalho na atuação do profissional de enfermagem
Authors: Bezerra Sirlene Xavier de Farias , Nascimento Maria Roberta do , Silva Rayssa Gysele Teixeira da
Published: December 2024

Introdução: A enfermagem é a classe de maior predominância no ambiente de saúde, trazendo consigo a responsabilidade de aplicar o cuidado embasada em conhecimentos práticos e científicos, tornou-se a profissao que excede a carga horária de trabalho pela falta de reconhecimento salarial e profissional, que mesmo sendo indispensável para o serviço de saúde ainda sofre com a necessidade de buscar por mais de um vínculo para se manter com dignidade. Objetivo: Esse estudo tem o objetivo de analisar as consequências que a sobrecarga de trabalho pode trazer para a atuação do profissional de enfermagem. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo de revisão integrativa da literatura que tem como caráter quantitativo e descritivo. Resultados e discussões:  A sobrecarga de trabalho impacta diretamente na saúde mental dos profissionais de enfermagem trazendo danos ao auto cuidado que acaba sendo negligenciado, levando o profissional ao esgotamento físico e ocasionando queda no desempenho laboral. Conclusão: A carga horária de trabalho excessiva pode ser extinta com melhores condições de trabalho, como também um salário adequado para a classe, deste modo fazendo com que o profissional não tenha necessidade de buscar por mais de uma escala de trabalho.
In-silico ADMET and molecular docking evaluation of an active cyclopeptide from a Saharan Streptomyces strain with anticancer, anti-HIV, and anti- SARS-CoV-2 activities
Authors: Driche El-Hadj
Published: December 2024

The emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants, HIV drug resistance, and the persistent burden of breast cancer have created an urgent need to identify new antiviral and anticancer drug candidates. In this investigation, we employed in-silico methods to evaluate the pharmacokinetic proprieties and toxicity, and the inhibitory potential of a cyclic peptide compound produced by a novel Streptomyces strain using target enzymes. In silico analysis of the ADMET profile indicates that the cyclic peptide cyclo(L-pro-L-tyr) has favorable physicochemical properties, good lipophilicity and water solubility, generally favorable pharmacokinetic characteristics, and low toxicity for the cyclic peptide. In addition, the docking studies of the compound showed strong binding affinities with HIV-1 integrase at -7.4 kcal/mol, HIV-1 reverse transcriptase at -8.1 kcal/mol, COVID-19 main protease at -8.5 kcal/mol, and SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein at -7.7 kcal/mol compared to references inhibitors. Furthermore, it has a good binding affinity with estrogen receptor alpha associated with breast cancer at -6.8 kcal/mol compared to reference inhibitors. Therefore, the findings demonstrate the potential of cyclo(L-pro-L-tyr) as a novel bioactive compound with antiviral and anticancer properties. This means that it needs to be tested in more experiments and further developed as a lead compound for treating SARS-CoV-2 infections, HIV/AIDS, and breast cancer.
Análise do nível de conhecimento dos acadêmicos dos cursos de saúde em uma Instituição de Ensino Superior da região Sul de Curitiba sobre o uso indiscriminado e sobre dose terapêutica correta do Paracetamol
Authors: Krainski Giovanna , Santos Mariana Mendes Andrade dos , Sato Charyane Satie
Published: December 2024

O Paracetamol, também conhecido como acetaminofeno, é um medicamento amplamente utilizado para aliviar a dor e reduzir a febre. No entanto o não conhecimento acerca do medicamento e o uso inadequado, pode levar consequências danosas ao fígado do paciente. Assim sendo, o presente estudo tem como objetivo analisar o nível de conhecimento dos acadêmicos dos curso de saúde (farmácia, biomedicina, enfermagem e fisioterapia) em uma Instituição de  da região Sul de Curitiba-PR sobre o uso indiscriminado e sobre dose terapêutica correta do paracetamol, com o intuito de identificar as lacunas e propor intervenções educativas que promovam o uso seguro do medicamento. A metodologia empregada segue por base o estudo transversal com abordagem quantitativa, envolvendo 57 discentes dos cursos de saúde (farmácia, enfermagem, biomedicina e fisioterapia) no qual  os participantes responderam a um questionário via Google Ensino com questões de múltipla escolha, acerca do uso do Paracetamol. Os resultados obtidos indicam que a maioria dos estudantes conhece a posologia e a contraindicação do paracetamol, com 96,5% cientes dos danos ao fígado pelo uso em excesso. No entanto, 19,3% desconhecem a dosagem correta, e 31,6% entendem acerca do intervalo seguro entre doses infantis, apresentando um risco potencial. Além disso, 56,1% não sabem sobre o antídoto n-acetilcisteína, essencial em casos de overdose. Em observação aos resultados, conclui-se que a conscientização dos estudantes sobre o uso racional da dosagem correta do paracetamol, ainda é precária, sendo necessário maior conhecimento sobre este medicamento.