bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biesiada, muzyka, taniec, czyli współczesne wesele jako forma zabawy w powiecie garwolińskim
Authors: Woźniak Małgorzata
Published: February 2025

Polish traditional wedding shows varieties of cultural patterns, that’s why it contains many elements, that are very interesting to research from anthropological point of view. Depending on researcher’s interestings and cultural context, it was considered from many different perspectives. But we live in fast developing world, socio-cultural context is changing, so there is also needed the reconsideration of some elements of culture. This is why I wanted to show transformation of functions of wedding rituals at the polish village. The change of magical symbolism for the entertaining symbolism. My idea was to show contemporary wedding ritual more as a party, where the old mixes with the new. What elements of tradition survived and how they were transformed. Underlining the influence of fashion and pop culture I wanted to prove that saving traditional form and idea, general function of wedding ritual has been changed. Today, traditional polish wedding is more a party than ritual, party that needs long time prepartion, money, party that marks social status of organizers and that is under the influence more of fashion than tradition.
Flora i roślinność (szata roślinna) synantropijna wsi oraz małych miasteczek
Authors: Siciński Jan T.
Published: February 2025

Villages and small towns are usually surrounded by gardens and crop fields. These areas are associated with the flora and synanthropic vegetation that have appeared as a result of natural communities (mostly forest ones) having been destroyed by Man.
Small towns are associated with ruderal (Latin ruderus – rubble, ruins) communities occurring spontaneously at household buildings, domesticated animal farming places, and transport routes. Such strongly human impacted areas, specific plants, mostly non-indigenous ones (anthropophytes), are invaded despite human effort, taking advantage of habitats that are overfertilized, mainly with nitrogen compounds.
On the other hand, gardens and crop fields are colonized by segetal (Latin seges – crop, plough-field) communities, which are associated with crop fields, root crop fields, and industrially used plants. Crop fields, usually of single species, are invaded by alien species – weeds, whose spreading crop farmers try to prevent with various methods. Both types of habitats have common features, and the most important of them is soil rich in various nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compounds. These areas are colonized by vegetation of a nitrophilous character.
It is paradoxical that communities created by Man are now most threatened by his activity.
Zastosowanie kulinarne i medyczne pokrzywy w wybranych źródłach antycznych i bizantyńskich
Authors: Rzeźnicka Zofia , Kokoszko Maciej
Published: February 2025

The article deals with the culinary and medical usage of nettle in the light of selected ancient and Byzantine sources.
Although nettle, especially young, was said to be a wholesome snack, in ancient Greece and Rome it was mainly eaten by the poor. According to recipes collected in De re coquinaria it could be served as a kind of casserole called patina. Probably it could also be an ingredient of wild vegetable salad.
But first of all Greek and Byzantine physicians: Dioscurides, Galen and Aetius of Amida used its leaves, root and seeds in medical treatment. They knew two species of nettles: akalefe (άκαλήφη) and knide (κνίδη). Both were used as medicine for gynaecology and dermatology diseases likewise in curing illnesses of respiratory and digestive system. Many of the medical properties of this herb were known to Pliny the Elder. In Natural History he included among the nettle Lamium album. In his opinion it was an effective medicine for bruises, burns, dislocations, wounds etc.
Rola pól doświadczalnych w rozwoju rolnictwa Królestwa Polskiego i ziem zabranych w XIX i początkach XX wieku
Authors: Biały Halina
Published: February 2025

In the 19th and early 20th century the Polish Kingdom underwent many important changes that influenced the development of its agricultural economy. Those changes included the introduction for cultivation of new varieties of plants nd changes in the methods of soil fertilization.
Agrotechnical progress would have been impossible without organizing experimental fields which played an important role in the lives of the farmers concerned.
This article attempts to demonstrate that field experiments were conducted in the Polish Kingdom and the lands removed from its territory in the 19th and early 20th century. It describes the space devoted to this type of experiments as well as the organizers of these important agronomic projects. The article also presents Instrukcja dla doświadczeń polowych (“Instructions for field trials”) divided into two parts. The first part introduces the general principles followed in setting up experimental fields, while the second part refers to the use of chemical fertilizers. Works carried out on various fields, namely: the choice of location, soil testing, fertilization, sowing, weeding and collection of crops are also discussed.
W kuchni. Kulturowe szkice o przestrzeni
Authors: Kowalczyk Paulina , Latocha Sebastian , Kuźma Inga B. , Czekalski Tadeusz , Karpińska Grażyna Ewa , Tymochowicz Mariola , Dąbrowicz Anna , Marciniak-Kajzer Anna , Rzeźnicka Zofia
Published: February 2025

Książka dotyczy kuchni jako przestrzeni życiowej – prywatnej, domowej, półpublicznej – kojarzonej z wieloma kulturowymi i społecznymi znaczeniami ukazanymi na wybranych przykładach. Autorzy tekstów omawiają zarówno współczesne sposoby korzystania z pomieszczeń kuchennych, ich aranżacje i wyposażenie, specyfikę projektów kuchni z perspektywy wypracowanych wzorów kulturowo-społecznych, sposoby organizacji posiłków w placówkach zbiorowego żywienia i instytucjach pomocowych, jak i funkcjonowanie przestrzeni kuchennych w tradycyjnej kulturze chłopskiej, robotniczym środowisku miasta oraz w okresie średniowiecza i starożytności.
Publikacja jest kierowana do badaczy kultury i życia społecznego, zainteresowanych przestrzenią kuchni i związanymi z nią praktykami, nie tylko kulinarnymi. Może stanowić także źródło wiedzy i inspiracji dla osób zajmujących się analizą strategii zamieszkiwania, osadzonych w różnych kontekstach historycznych oraz projektowaniem przestrzeni i całej palety przedmiotów użytkowanych na potrzeby kuchenne.
Co się dzieje we współczesnej kuchni domowej? O możliwościach antropologii designu
Authors: Orszulak-Dudkowska Katarzyna
Published: February 2025

Celem artykułu jest wskazanie możliwości współpracy antropologów, zainteresowanych badaniem sfery ludzkiej codzienności, ze specjalistami z obszaru projektowania, na przykładzie aranżacji przestrzeni domowej. Autorka odwołuje się do nurtu antropologii designu, którego celem jest zademonstrowanie projektantom różnorodności i kompleksowości życia ludzi w różnych kontekstach społecznych, dzięki czemu mogą oni tworzyć przedmioty i usługi lepiej odpowiadające potrzebom odbiorców. W artykule przedstawione są wyniki badań etnograficznych dotyczących przestrzeni współczesnej kuchni domowej, inspirowanych antropologią designu, ujawniających szczegółowe sposoby korzystania z pomieszczeń kuchennych, opisy ich aranżacji i wyposażenia oraz podejmowanych w tych pomieszczeniach codziennych aktywności. Wyniki badań ukazują współczesną kuchnię domową jako miejsce z potencjałem, bogato wyposażony wieloczynnościowy warsztat pracy, otwarty na rozmaite działania twórcze, nie tylko kulinarne. Dostarczają wiedzy o powszednich zachowaniach tak zwanych zwykłych ludzi, będących wypadkową tradycji, aktualnych wyborów tożsamościowych i całego szeregu oddolnych – indywidualnych i grupowych – preferencji oraz przyzwyczajeń, które mogą być użyteczne nie tylko dla badaczy kultury zamieszkiwania, ale także dla projektantów i producentów rozmaitych przedmiotów i usług.
Analyzing the Effect of Drying Temperature and Storage Conditions on Properties of Amaranth Starch-based Biodegradable (Edible) Films
Authors: Chandla Narender Kumar , Kaur Gurjeet , Singh Sukhcharn , Saxena D.C. , Khatkar Sunil Kumar , Wakchaure Nitin S. , Deshmukh Gajanann P.
Published: February 2025

Background: Edible films are emerging as a sustainable alternative to synthetic packaging, enhancing food preservation while minimizing environmental impact. Their functional properties depend on extrinsic factors like storage conditions, influencing quality and shelf life. Understanding drying kinetics is essential for optimizing production and ensuring consistency. Incorporating CMC with amaranth starch improves film transparency and structure, while optimizing drying parameters enhances quality. This study investigates the drying characteristics and storage behavior of CMC-reinforced amaranth starch films to support large-scale commercialization. Methods: Biodegradable edible films were developed using Amaranthus hypochondriacus Durga and CMC, forming transparent gel solutions. Filmogenic solutions with amaranth starch, CMC, and glycerol were prepared, cast, and dried. Drying trials at 45oC, 55oC, and 65oC identified 55oC for 13.5 hours as optimal for achieving desirable film quality and functionality. Result: Our investigation enabled us to analyze the functional properties of edible films under varying temperature and humidity conditions. The functional properties of the edible films were examined after 90 days of storage at 30oC and 50% RH and 45oC and 75% RH. The study of functional properties and SEM analysis can help to standardize the production process parameters for commercial manufacturing of biodegradable edible films in the future.
Study on Biological Characteristics and Genetic Relationships of Tea Genetic Resources in Central Vietnam
Authors: Nhi Phan Thi Phuong , Thuy Duong Thanh , Sen Trinh Thi
Published: February 2025

Background: Tea is an important industrial crop in the world, the drinking is good for human health. The objective of this study is to better understand the biological characteristics and genetic relationships of tea genetic resources collected in the Central Vietnam. Methods: Ninety-seven tea accessions were studied by analyzing morphological traits and molecular markers. The morphological characters observed according to the Descriptions for tea of International Plant Genetic Resources Institute. Ten primers were used for molecular analysis. The output profile after scoring was used calculate the index reflecting the genetic diversity and relationships among tea accessions such as the number of effective alleles, polymorphic information content and genetic distance. Result: This study showed that our materials were morphologically diverse in terms of plant type, branches density, leaves and flowers. The RAPD molecular markers (BIO-08-1300 and OPAX-07-750) were effective in assessing genetic diversity with PIC values of 1.990 and 1.953, respectively. The dendrogram tree separated into four clusters. The genetic distance indicated that the tea populations from five provinces of central region (Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue) were closely related. They were moderately related to the southern central coast tea population but were distantly related to the North group.
A háztartási méretű napelemes rendszerek térbeli mintázata a hazai járásokban
Authors: Szép Tekla , Tóth Géza
Published: February 2025

Magyarországon az energiafelhasználás szerkezetében a háztartások képviselik a legnagyobb arányt,
a szektor szerepe az energiaátmenet megvalósításában is kiemelkedő. A háztartási méretű napelemes
rendszerekkel a háztartások energiafogyasztóból energiatermelővé lépnek elő, amely komoly kihívások elé állítja a villamosenergia-hálózatot. Ezen rendszerek rendkívüli felfutása érzékelhető a
2021–2022-es energiaválság és az orosz–ukrán háború hatására, ugyanakkor területi eloszlásuk csak
kis mértékben magyarázható az éghajlati viszonyokkal és a globálsugárzással. Tanulmányunkban a
magyarországi járásokra fókuszálunk, a háztartási méretű napelemes rendszerek 2023-as térbeli mintázatait, továbbá a technológia adaptációját befolyásoló tényezőket vizsgáljuk. A térbeli heterogenitás elemzéséhez a Theil T-indexet használjuk, a térbeli dependencia tesztelésére pedig a
Moran-féle I-statisztikát. A térbeli autokorreláció vizsgálatához a Local Moran I és a Local Geary
alapján szerkesztett térképeket alkalmazzuk. A száz háztartásra jutó háztartási méretű napelemes
rendszerek arányát befolyásoló tényezőket térbeli hiba-autokorrelációs modellel azonosítjuk. Eredményeink szerint legnagyobb hatása a térbeli hiba változónak van, ezt kiegészíti még a háztartásban
élők végzettsége, az épületállomány kora és mérete, továbbá a beépítettség.
Az Egyesült Államok uralma a jogtudományban – tudománymetriai és kvantitatív elemzés a Stanford-lista alapján
Authors: Sasvári Péter , Lendvai Gergely Ferenc
Published: February 2025

A tanulmány az Egyesült Államokban működő tudósok jelentős dominanciáját vizsgálja a jogtudomány területén, a 2024-es Ioannidis-féle kiválósági lista (Stanford-lista) mutatói alapján. Elemzésünk rávilágít az amerikai és a nem amerikai jogtudósok közötti főbb különbségekre az idézettségi
mutatók, a publikációs mintázatok és a folyóirat-választás tekintetében, valamint kritikai szempontok szerint értékeljük az amerikai dominanciának a globális jogi tudás terjedésére gyakorolt hatásait.
A kutatáshoz a Scopus-adatbázist használtuk, és összesen 766 kutató metaadataival dolgoztunk (ideértve 50 463 publikációt és annak metaadatait), mind a Stanford-lista éves (single-year), mind teljes
pályafutásukra (career-long) kiterjedő adatállományában. Az eredmények túlnyomó amerikai dominanciát mutatnak a jogtudományos kiválóság területén. Az Egyesült Államokban tevékenykedő tudósok nemcsak a minta jelentős részét alkotják, hanem különféle idézettségi mutatókban is előkelő
helyezést érnek el. Az amerikai kutatók főként rangos amerikai jogi folyóiratokban publikálnak, különösen az Ivy League1-egyetemekhez kapcsolódó kiadványokban, ami magasabb idézettségi mutatókhoz és nagyobb láthatósághoz vezet a nem amerikai kollégáikkal összehasonlítva. A tanulmány
arra enged következtetni, hogy az amerikai jogtudomány egy olyan idézettségi rendszert tart fenn,
amely megerősíti központi helyzetét a tudományterületen, és kifejezetten hátrányosan hat a globális
dél és a periferikus országok kutatóinak láthatóságára. Emellett aláhúzzuk a Stanford-lista kiválóságindexének potenciális torzító jellegét is, amelynek eredményeképpen egy ország kutatói teljes
mértékben képesek leuralni egy tudományterületet.
Prospects for the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Mammography
Authors: Saibu Siuzanna F.
Published: February 2025

Today in the world there is a growing interest in the interpretation of radiologic, in particular mammographic, data using artificial intelligence (AI). In the presented review of scientific literature, based on the most significant studies of recent years an attempt was made to determine the place of AI in radiologic diagnosis of breast cancer. It is shown that in the future, AI can become an integral part of breast cancer mammographic screening, although at the moment the ethical and legal issues of its use have not been fully resolved.
130 Years Since the Birth of Professor V.K. Modestov, the Founder of the First Medical Radiology Department
Authors: Mironov Sergey P. , Sergienko, Vladimir B.
Published: February 2025

Vasily Kornilovich Modestov is an iconic figure of medical science. His achievements include the establishment of the resort destination in the Urals, the development of Russian balneology and radiobalneology, and a number of important inventions and proposals that preserved the health of many soldiers during the Great Patriotic War. However, even among radiologists, the role of V.K. Modestov as an organizer of the country's first Medical Radiology Department in the development of diagnostic and therapeutic use of open radioactive isotopes is little known. In an attempt to correct this injustice, the authors consider the origins of Medical Radiology Department, the main stages of its formation under the leadership of V.K. Modestov.
Performance evaluation of random forest and boosted tree in rainfall-runoff process modeling for sub-basins of Lake Urmia
Authors: Bigdeli Zeinab , Majnooni-Heris Abolfazl , Delirhasannia Reza , Karimi Sepideh
Published: February 2025

This study aimed to develop rainfall-runoff (P-Q) modeling using machine learning models in the sub-basins of Lake Urmia, Iran. In this research, chronological records of hydrological parameters and meteorological inputs at a regional scale were analyzed using Random Forest (RF) and Boosted Tree (BT) heuristic methods. This study compared the performance of these two models for the Urmia Basin over the period from 1976 to 2019. The results showed that the RF model provided better estimates in Akhula, Daryan, and Ghermez Gol stations in the eastern sub-basin and Miandoab, Pole Ozbak, Abajalu Sofla, Nezam Abad, and Pole Bahramlu stations in the western sub-basin. In contrast, the BT model performed better at Pole Senikh, Shishvan, Gheshlagh Amir, Shirin Kandi, and Khormazard stations in the eastern sub-basin and Babarud, Keshtiban, and Yalghoz Aghaj stations in the western sub-basin. Additionally, the time series analysis showed changes in yearly rainfall frequency and a decreasing trend in flow discharge in most years. These findings highlight a significant reduction in inflow to Lake Urmia over the past 43 years, with a particularly sharp decline in recent years.
Nutritional quality and use of claims in products with added micronutrients
Authors: Cruz-Casarrubias Carlos , Sagaceta-Mejía Janine , Delgado-Ordaz Carlos , Munguía Ana , Contreras-Manzano Alejandra , Tolentino-Mayo Lizbeth , Barquera Simon
Published: February 2025

Objective. To analyze the association between the addition of micronutrients and the use of health and nutrition claims (HNC) in processed and ultra-processed products, and to evaluate whether this association differs according to the nutritional quality. Materials and methods. This cross-sectional study utilized data from 17 264 packaged foods and beverages available in major supermarket chains in Mexico City in 2017. Information was obtained from the front-of-packages (for HNC), nutrition facts table (energy and nutrients of concern), and ingredient lists (sources of micronutrients). Results. 25% (95%CI: 26.8,28.3%) of products reported added micronutrients. In this group, the use of HNC was higher compared to those without added micronutrients (55.1 vs. 27.5%). Finally, the proportion of products classified as excess energy (PR 1.11, 95%CI: 1.07,1.16), free sugars (PR 1.09, 95%CI: 1.04,1.15), and with non-sugar sweeteners (PR 4.05, 95%CI: 3.64,4.50) were higher in products that displayed HNC and with micronutrients added compared to products without HNC and micronutrients. Conclusion. The addition of micronutrients was more frequent in ultra-processed products that displayed HNC and products excessive in energy, free sugars or those containing non-sugar sweeteners.
WITHDRAWN: Analysis of the difference between urban and rural areas in job satisfaction of primary health care workers
Authors: liu sicheng , Yang Ming , Sun Jiayi , Xu Yuan , Fang Guixia , Yang Jinxia
Published: February 2025

The full text of this preprint has been withdrawn by the authors due to author disagreement with the posting of the preprint. Therefore, the authors do not wish this work to be cited as a reference. Questions should be directed to the corresponding author.
The Role of PR-5 Genes in Inducing Toxicity and Resistance in Potato Against Phytophthora infestans
Authors: Zaynab Madiha , Al-Yahyai Rashid , Sadder Monther , Mohamed Rania Ali El Hadi
Published: February 2025

The pathogenesis-related protein 5(PR-5) gene family plays a role in multiple biological processes within plants. To develop resistant potato varieties, it is crucial to understand the molecular defense mechanisms against Phytophthora infestans pathogen, particularly the pathogenesis-related (PR) gene family, specifically PR-5. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the PR-5 gene family in potatoes at the genome-wide level and investigated their role during P. infestans infection by examining their expression patterns. By utilizing bioinformatics tools and high-throughput sequencing approaches, we successfully identified and confirmed the presence of the PR-5 gene family in the potato genome. Furthermore, phylogenetic analysis shed light on the evolutionary relationships among these genes, suggesting potential functional diversification. The RNA-seq data revealed increased expression of several PR-5 genes when the plants were infected with P. infestans, indicating their involvement in the plant's defense response against the pathogen. By identifying gene targets associated with late blight resistance, we have established a foundation for future research on plant-pathogen interactions and disease resistance in potatoes. This knowledge will facilitate the development of molecular breeding and genetic engineering strategies. Furtherore, our comprehensive genome-wide analysis and high-throughput expression profiling of the PR-5 gene family in potatoes have uncovered a novel mechanism for understanding plant defense at various levels. This research contributes to sustainable agriculture and the development of resistance to Phytophthora infestans in potatoes.
The Effects of GLUT9 and URAT1 Inhibitors on Cardiovascular Diseases: A Drug-Targeted Mendelian Randomization Study
Authors: Xu Qian , Liang Xinyu , Shi Wei , Zhang Huafeng
Published: February 2025

Objective The strong association between hyperuricemia and cardiovascular diseases prompts this study to investigate the effects of uric acid-lowering drugs, GLUT9 and URAT1 inhibitors (GLUT9i and URAT1i), on cardiovascular diseases using Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses.Methods In GWAS data, SNPs strongly associated with blood uric acid within 100kb regions around the GLUT9 and URAT1 genes are identified, serving as proxies for the targeted effects of genes on uric acid. Subsequently, these SNPs were utilized for MR analyses with gout, common cardiovascular diseases (heart failure, myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, venous thromboembolism), and their risk factors (blood glucose, lipid levels, blood pressure). MR-Egger was employed for pleiotropy testing, and Cochran's Q test was utilized for heterogeneity testing to ensure the robustness of the MR analysis.Results Both URAT1i and GLUT9i are effective drugs for gout. URAT1i is associated with a reduced risk of heart failure (OR = 0.76, 95% CI 0.63, 0.92, P = 0.004), decreased diastolic blood pressure (β=-0.07, 95% CI -0.13, 0.00, P = 0.048), reduced high-density lipoprotein levels (β=-0.05, 95% CI -0.10, -0.01, P = 0.016), and increased fasting blood glucose levels (β = 0.07, 95% CI 0.02, 0.13, P = 0.006). Conversely, GLUT9i leads to reductions in fasting blood glucose (β =-0.03, 95% CI -0.05, -0.01, P = 0.013) and diastolic blood pressure (β =-0.03, 95% CI -0.05, -0.01, P = 0.005), and increases in high-density lipoprotein (β = 0.02, 95% CI 0.00, 0.03, P = 0.011)Conclusion For patients suffering from gout in conjunction with conditions like hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and hypertension, GLUT9i may represent a more promising therapeutic approach.
ALOX15-Mediated Neuron Ferroptosis Was Involved in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
Authors: Feng Zhiye , Lin Zhiqiang , Liu Jian , Chen Xi , Yan Wenxu , Li Fuye , Liu Zhongjie
Published: February 2025

Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP) is a prevalent complication among diabetic patients. Recent studies have confirmed that ferroptosis, an iron-dependent cell death driven by lipid peroxidation, plays a key role in DPNP development. However, biomarkers related to ferroptosis in DPNP remain undiscovered. Core genes related to DPNP were identified using bioinformatics. By assessing the mechanical paw withdrawal threshold (PWT) and thermal paw withdrawal latency (PWL), a mouse model of DPNP was established, along with a high-glucose-stimulated SH-SY5Y cell model. The combination of these two models allows for an in-depth investigation of the molecular biological mechanisms underlying DPNP. The viability and ferroptosis of these cells underwent evaluation via flow cytometry, CCK8 assays, Fe²⁺ assays, along with Western blotting. Differential expression analysis and random forest results identified Arachidonate 15-Lipoxygenase (ALOX15) as a core gene associated with DPNP-related ferroptosis. Subsequently, we verified elevated levels of iron death and ALOX15 expression in neurons using both in vivo and in vitro models. Notably, silencing ALOX15 markedly inhibited high glucose-induced ferroptosis within SH-SY5Y cells and restored neuronal viability. Our findings indicate that ALOX15 promotes the development of DPNP by mediating neuronal ferroptosis, providing new insights into the role of ALOX15 as a biomarker for DPNP while proposing innovative strategies to prevent and treat DPNP.
Ferromagnets, a new anomaly, instantons, and (noninvertible) continuous translations
Authors: Seiberg Nathan
Published: February 2025

We discuss a large class of classical field theories with continuous translation symmetry. In the quantum theory, a new anomaly explicitly breaks this translation symmetry to a discrete symmetry. Furthermore, this discrete translation symmetry is extended by a d-2d−2-form global symmetry. All these theories can be described as U(1)U(1) gauge theories where Gauss law states that the system has nonzero charge density. Special cases of such systems can be phrased as theories with a compact phase space. Examples are ferromagnets and lattices in the lowest Landau level. In some cases, the broken continuous translation symmetry can be resurrected as a noninvertible symmetry. We clarify the relation between the discrete translation symmetry of the continuum theory and the discrete translation symmetry of an underlying lattice model. Our treatment unifies, clarifies, and extends earlier works on the same subject.
Spin-lattice couplings and effect of displacements on magnetic interactions of a skyrmion system PdFe/Ir(111)
Authors: Sadhukhan Banasree , Bergman Anders , Hellsvik Johan , Thunström Patrik , Delin Anna
Published: February 2025

PdFe/Ir(111) has attracted tremendous attention for next-generation spintronics devices due to existence of magnetic skyrmions with the external magnetic field. Our density functional theoretical calculations in combination with spin dynamics simulation suggest that the spin spiral phase in fcc stacked PdFe/Ir(111) flips into the skyrmion lattice phase around B_{ext} \simext∼ 6 T. This leads to the microscopic understanding of the thermodynamic and kinetic behaviours affected by the intrinsic spin-lattice couplings (SLCs) in this skyrmion material for magneto-mechanical properties. Here we calculate fully relativistic SLC parameters from first principle computations and investigate the effect of SLC on dynamical magnetic interactions in skyrmion multilayers PdFe/Ir(111). The exchange interactions arising from next nearest-neighbors (NN) in this material are highly frustrated and responsible for enhancing skyrmion stability. We report the larger spin-lattice effect on both dynamical Heisenberg exchanges and Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interactions for next NN compared to NN which is in contrast with recently observed spin-lattice effect in bulk bcc Fe and CrI_33 monolayer. Based on our analysis, we find that the effective measures of SLCs in fcc (hcp) stacking of PdFe/Ir(111) are \sim 2.71 ( \sim 2.36)∼2.71(∼2.36) and \sim 14.71 ( \sim21.89)∼14.71(∼21.89) times stronger for NN and next NN respectively, compared to bcc Fe. The linear regime of displacement for SLC parameters is ≤≤ 0.02 Å which is 0.72% of the lattice constant for PdFe/Ir(111). The microscopic understanding of SLCs provided by our current study could help in designing spintronic devices based on thermodynamic properties of skyrmion multilayers.
Forensic audit of public debt in the financial control system of Ukraine
Authors: Filatova Hanna , Ovcharova Nataliia , Kravchenko Olena
Published: February 2025

Forensic audit of public debt is an important tool for ensuring financial transparency and effective public finance management. In the context of Ukraine, given the difficult economic situation and high level of public debt, the use of forensic audit is of particular importance. The study aims to conduct a forensic audit of Ukraine’s public debt by assessing the consistency of financial statements of key government agencies, identifying discrepancies, and evaluating their potential impact on financial stability. The methodology includes a cross-analysis of financial data from the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine, the Accounting Chamber of Ukraine, and the State Treasury Service. The study also includes an assessment of compliance with international public sector auditing standards (ISSAI, IPSAS, and OECD principles). The results show discrepancies in key public debt indicators between the different reporting institutions, with variations in total debt, debt service costs, and classification methodologies. Key findings indicate inconsistencies in the timing of data publication, differences in accounting methodology, and gaps in debt transparency. These discrepancies pose risks to the effectiveness of financial policy, external creditworthiness, and overall macroeconomic stability. The study concludes that strengthening coordination between government agencies and integrating forensic audit mechanisms into the system of regular financial oversight is necessary to increase the transparency of public debt and reduce financial risks. The proposed recommendations will help to improve fiscal management and ensure the reliability of financial reporting in Ukraine's public debt management system.
Acknowledgment Prepared as part of a research project 101127602-EUEPDM-ERASMUS-JMO-2023-HEI-TCH-RSCH – "EU experience in public debt management: conclusions for Ukraine in the war and post-war period". However, the views and opinions expressed are those of the authors alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the European Executive Agency for Education and Culture (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
PERSPECTIVA FEMINISTA NA REDEFINIÇÃO DA RACIONALIDADE E OBJETIVIDADE NA CIÊNCIA
Authors: Coutinho Dal orto Caroline
Published: February 2025

A defesa de uma ausência de valor epistemológico de gênero, tal como de raça, como categorias significativas para a investigação científica coloca o cientista branco e masculino na insígnia do corpo não marcado, isto é, suas investigações não fazem ponte necessária com outros campos, como a política e a cultura. Se existe uma marcação de gênero e/ou de raça na ciência esta, ou recebe o status de enviesada, tornando-se menos científica, ou perde o status científico tornando-se outra coisa. É no interior dessas marcações que me utilizo da literatura feminista anglófana do final do século XX para situar a que problemas Donna Haraway pretende responder na sua proposta de redefinição da racionalidade e da objetividade sustentada na defesa epistemológica da perspectiva parcial. Me utilizo como referência central o texto “Saberes localizados” para situar, em suma, a ponte necessária que Haraway faz entre poder, política e objetividade.
Does Health Literacy Affect Vaccine Hesitation?
Authors: Göl İlknur , Açıkgöz Serap
Published: February 2025

Background: Despite substantial and convincing evidence that vaccines save the lives of millions of children each year, vaccine hesitancy has become a growing focus of attention and concern. In 2019, the World Health Organization ranked vaccine hesitancy among threats to global health. This study was conducted to determine the effect of individuals' health literacy on vaccine hesitancy.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 365 adults in Turkey. Data were collected using a Sociodemographic Characteristics Form, the Health Literacy Scale, and the Vaccine Hesitancy Scale.
Results: The level of health literacy of the research group was good, and the level of their vaccine hesitancy was moderate. A significant negative correlation was found between health literacy and vaccine hesitancy (p≤0.05). It was determined that as the education level increased, the level of health literacy increased, and vaccine hesitancy decreased (p≤0.05). The vaccine hesitancy scores of those who had not received both adult and COVID-19 vaccines were higher than the scores of those who had (p≤0.05).
Conclusion: The study's findings showed a negative correlation between health literacy and vaccine hesitancy and that the level of education positively affected both variables. Conducting studies to increase health literacy to create social awareness about vaccine hesitancy or refusal can help reduce the increasing anti-vaccination movement.
Book Recommendation System Using Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Ghanwat Sakshi
Published: February 2025

The book suggestion system has become a useful tool in today's extensive digital landscape, assisting consumers in
finding books that suit their individual tastes. User profiles, which contain personal information like reading preferences, genres
of interest, ratings and reviews are analyzed by this system using algorithms. By seeing trends and patterns in user behavior, user
profile data improves the system's capacity to offer tailored recommendations. In these systems, recommendation algorithms are
based on collaborative filtering, content- based filtering and hybrid techniques. While content- based filtering examines book
attributes to recommend related books, collaborative filtering depends on user preference similarities. By integrating both
methods, hybrid systems provide a more sophisticated strategy that raises user satisfaction and suggestion accuracy [1][2]. User
profiling in which a structured profile gathers and updates data over time as user interactions continue, is a crucial component of
book recommendation systems. Because of this dynamic process, systems can adjust to changing preferences and make sure that
recommendations are still applicable. Research indicates that adding contextual, behavioral and demographic information to
user profiles improves suggestion accuracy even further [3]. Modern book recommendation systems use advanced machine
learning to analyze user profiles based on reading history, preferences and behaviors, creating personalized suggestions that
cater closely to individual tastes. By combining hybrid filtering and deep learning algorithm such as CNN and RNN, these
systems make book discovery more intuitive, helping readers find books they’re likely to enjoy.
Design and Implementation of an E-commerce Android App for Seller, User, and Admin
Authors: Sawardekar Prathamesh R.
Published: February 2025

The rise of e-commerce has led to increased demand for efficient mobile applications that streamline business
operations for sellers, users, and administrators. This paper explores the design and implementation of an e-commerce Android
application where the admin can manage product inventory by adding, updating, editing, and deleting products through the app.
The proposed system enhances user experience, ensures seamless product management, and optimizes sales operations. This
research highlights the key software engineering challenges encountered during development and suggests solutions for
improved functionality and security.
Clinical Perceptions and Feasibility Analysis of a Virtual Reality Game for Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
Authors: Villada Castillo Julián Felipe , López José Fernando , Muñoz John Edison , Henao Gallo Oscar
Published: February 2025

The increasing prevalence of strokes has led to the search for innovative rehabilitation methods. Immersive virtual reality (VR), especially personalized games, offers an interactive and motivating approach to therapy adherence. The perception and acceptance of physiotherapists are crucial to its implementation and require further investigation. The objective of this research was to evaluate the attitudes and perceptions of physiotherapists regarding the feasibility and effectiveness of a personalized VR game called Motion Health VR for post-stroke rehabilitation. The methodology employed consisted of using three strategies to collect subjective data. First, a multiple-choice questionnaire was administered to 73 physicians and physiatrists during the ISPRM 2023 Conference (International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine) to collect quantitative data on the utility and feasibility of Motion Health VR. Subsequently, a focus group was conducted with four physiotherapists to obtain qualitative information on the usability, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness of the game. Finally, a feasibility and cost-effectiveness analysis were performed to evaluate the possible long-term benefits and financial implications of implementing Motion Health VR in Colombia. The results obtained were a broad acceptance of VR as a complementary tool in post-stroke rehabilitation and the recognition of personalized games as motivators for patient participation. Physiotherapists highlighted the playability and immersion of the game, although they noted limitations related to costs and spasticity of the patient. The analysis indicated that initial costs, while significant, could be justified by long-term savings and improved patient outcomes. Finally, it is concluded that Motion Health VR demonstrated significant potential to complement post-stroke rehabilitation, receiving positive feedback from physiotherapists. Key challenges include improving access, reducing costs, and providing VR training to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
MISSÃO E EDUCAÇÃO PARA INDÍGENAS NO I CONCÍLIO PLENÁRIO DA AMÉRICA LATINA
Authors: Custódio Maria Aparecida Corrêa , Nava Amanda Santos
Published: February 2025

Neste trabalho, analisamos as proposições sobre missão e educação para indígenas contidas nas Actas y Decretos del Concilio Plenario de la América Latina (1906), documento eclesial discutido e aprovado pelo I Concílio Plenário da América Latina (CPAL), que foi realizado em Roma no ano de 1899. Partiu-se do pressuposto de que as preposições do CPAL seriam relevantes porque permitiriam vislumbrar as concepções da Igreja Católica que orientaram o trabalho junto aos povos do território, entre os quais o projeto de educação para eles. Dessa forma, o principal objetivo foi analisar as diretrizes eclesiais a fim de responder a questão: o CPAL inaugurou uma nova maneira de pensar a missão indígena no período pós-colonial ou apenas reeditou antigas concepções? Os resultados apontaram para a seleção de 10 artigos relacionados à questão indígena. Todas essas prescrições empregam um vocabulário que evidencia uma concepção colonialista em relação aos povos originários. Desse modo, um pensamento conservador de longa duração vigorou no CPAL, embora esse Concílio tenha sido a primeira assembleia do episcopado latino-americano, embrião da futura organização que gerou o Conselho Episcopal Latino-Americano (CELAM), em 1955, organismo que articulou muitas pautas de cunho progressista.
Breaking Barriers: Customer Acceptance and Challenges of Waqf-Takaful Death Compensation Products in Malaysia
Authors: Ismail Sukriah , Abu Bakar Marina , Hussain Hanizan Shaker , Anuar Mohamad Saufee , Ali Md Nasri
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the acceptance and challenges of waqf-takaful death compensation products in Malaysia, focusing on factors such as product knowledge, education, marketing, customer attitude, and long-term benefits. A quantitative approach using a descriptive cross-sectional survey method was employed, with data collected via a structured questionnaire. The findings revealed that product knowledge, customer attitude, and marketing strategies significantly influence acceptance. However, challenges such as limited awareness, inadequate promotion, and accessibility issues were also identified. The study highlights the importance of improving customer education and refining marketing strategies to enhance the adoption of waqf-takaful products.
Exploring the Mediating Role of Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) Components in Facilitating Health Behavior Change: A Comprehensive Conceptual Framework
Authors: Mat Isa Nurul Amyra , Misbah Nor Tasik , Mohd Fazi Fatin Athirah
Published: February 2025

Health behavior, specifically physical health, is the main factor contributing to absenteeism and presenteeism of workers that affect an organization’s profitability.  Based on the AIA Validity Survey report from 2017 until 2023, two main factors contributed to productivity loss: unhealthy diet and physical inactivity.  As the banking sector strives to be sustainable and competitive, the employees need to improve their performance by increasing their commitment at work this situation has led to a more competitive environment for the banking sector, and the workers tend to experience fatigue as the work involves long working hours, inappropriate reward system, and lack of job autonomy; besides, the role conflict had increased tension, stress, and pressure due to the nature of heavy workload and the need of adaptation towards strict time limits.  A study that is based on theory is more relevant to changing individual behavior. Thus, this study aims to identify the mediating role of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) component to understand the determinants related to HBCI among workers in the banking sector.  This study will highlight the proposed framework that can be tested for future research in this study.
Government Website and Service Monitoring System Role in Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Malaysian Government Agencies
Authors: Ahmad Khairiah , Noor Minhad Siti Fatimah , Abdullah Zaharah , Mohd Ali Nor Aishah , Kasim Eley Suzana , Ahamad Nawawi Nurul Hidayah
Published: February 2025

This study examines the compliance of Malaysian government agencies' websites to the Malaysian Government Website and Service Monitoring System (SPLaSK), a governmental platform for enhancing transparency and accountability. Through an analysis of 899 agencies registered with SPLaSK as of January 2024, this research employs a qualitative research design utilizing semi-structured interviews and content analysis to evaluate the platform's effectiveness across six dimensions: accessibility, ease of use, quality of content, privacy/security, responsiveness, and reliability. The findings indicate a consistent increase in registered government agencies over the last three years, from 623 agencies in 2022 to 899 agencies in 2024. Among the 899 agencies in 2024, only 544 are active, with 282 (51.8%) achieving outstanding scores of at least 80%. Preliminary results suggest that SPLaSK has significantly contributed to improving governmental website standards, thereby fostering greater transparency and accountability. This paper underscores the potential of SPLaSK to enhance public administration and governance in the digital era.
A Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Ethical Leadership and Islamic Work Ethics on Ethical Work Behavior
Authors: Zakaria Norlida Zakirai , Razali Masliza Mohd , Jamian Nur Faithzah , Eshak Erratul Shela , Osman Idris
Published: February 2025

Ethics plays a vital role across all fields. However, significant attention has been directed toward addressing citizen complaints about unethical behavior in public and private institutions. These complaints primarily concern corruption and unethical conduct in the execution of duties and service delivery. This article systematically reviews 11 theoretical and empirical journal articles focusing on ethical work behavior in public and private institutions. The selected studies were evaluated based on the following themes: (1) the impact of ethical leadership on ethical work behavior, (2) the role of Islamic work ethics in shaping ethical work behavior, and (3) the methodological approaches employed in studies of ethical leadership, Islamic work ethics and ethical work behavior.  Relevant articles were identified using university electronic databases, such as Scopus and Emerald Insight and meta-analytical techniques were applied to systematically analyze and synthesize the literature. The findings indicate that both ethical leadership and Islamic work ethics have a significant positive effect on ethical work behavior. Furthermore, studies have utilized both quantitative and qualitative methods to explore workplace ethics. Future research directions are discussed in the subsequent section.
Understanding Tourist Experiences in Kuala Lumpur: An Evaluation Using the HOLSAT Model
Authors: Abdul Hamid Shareenie Shera Binti , Izzat Mohd Adib , Adanan Akmal , Daim Darson Mohamad , Zulkifl Intan Kusiah , Sapuan Nurul Syamimi , Shukur Sofia Syahirah
Published: February 2025

This study explores tourist satisfaction in Kuala Lumpur by assessing how well visitor expectations align with their experiences of the city's tourism services and products. The research focuses on 22 key holiday attributes, along with 8 attributes related to overall satisfaction, which are grouped into five main categories: attractions, accessibility, amenities, lodging, and food and beverages. To gather data, a survey was conducted with 389 domestic and international tourists who visited Kuala Lumpur, using face-to-face interviews, printed questionnaires, and online surveys. The data was analyzed quantitatively using SPSS and Excel, with Pearson correlation applied to assess the relationship between the five categories and overall tourist satisfaction. The results revealed a strong, positive correlation between these categories and tourist satisfaction, with scores above 0.05, highlighting their significant influence on shaping the visitor experience. These findings provide valuable insights for tourism stakeholders in Kuala Lumpur, offering guidance on improving services and enhancing the city's appeal as a preferred travel destination.
Financial Planning for Retirement among Gig Workers in Peninsular Malaysia: A Proposed Conceptual Framework
Authors: Kamarul Zaman Nurul Jannah Fatehah , Ismail Shafinar , Abd Samad Khairunnisa
Published: February 2025

This study aims to examine the factors affecting financial planning for retirement among gig workers in Peninsular Malaysia. To guarantee financial well-being during post-retirement life, people need to have proper financial planning for retirement. Using a systematic review of the literature, two main online databases, Scopus and Web of Science, were used to assess the literature on past studies based on the advanced search query and enriched keywords: (“FINANCIAL WELL-BEING*” OR “FWB” OR “FINANCIAL WELLBEING”) AND (“FINANC*” OR “RETIR*”) AND (“PLAN*”) from the beginning of 2020 till the end of 2024. As a result, four variables were incorporated, which are financial risk tolerance, financial behaviour, financial knowledge, and financial well-being. At the same time, financial well-being also acts as a mediator. The theory of life-cycle hypothesis and past empirical studies served as the underpinning theory to link the relationship between four variables and financial planning for retirement, resulting in a proposed conceptual framework for this study. This study is expected to contribute to the literature on financial well-being in the context of financial planning for retirement, specifically for gig workers.