bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ubi Petrus Une lettre de Jérôme Carcopino à François Préchac
Authors: Leboucher Louis
Published: February 2025

Notre contribution présente une transcription et une annotation d’une lettre inédite de Jérôme Carcopino (1881-1970) à François Préchac (1881-1977) datée de mai 1967. L’historien y évoque notamment son importante querelle avec Margherita Guarducci (1902-1999) autour de l’identification des reliques de Saint Pierre à Rome. Nous commentons et documentons le manuscrit de bout en bout. Le document apporte, en plus d’un éclairage sur la personnalité de Carcopino (la correspondance intégrale reste inédite à ce jour), un aperçu sur les recherches vaticanes.
Long-term impact of the pandemic on higher education and student wellbeing in the UK and Hong Kong
Authors: Costantini Iside
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this research is to study higher education student perception of their wellbeing during and since the pandemic with a comparative focus on the UK and Hong Kong. This article evaluates online teaching during the pandemic in the UK and Hong Kong and the levels of student wellbeing as recorded by polls, reports and qualitative surveys, which may vary within the population but also within countries. It also addresses the return to normality, which entails a return to face-to-face but with higher awareness regarding possible disruptions to the system and a new transmission model and offer and concludes on which actions should be taken to enhance student wellbeing over time.
Se mobiliser pour le bien-être et la qualité de vie, des enjeux de la transition énergétique du Royaume-Uni
Authors: Bailoni Mark
Published: February 2025

Alors que le Royaume-Uni est engagé dans la décarbonation de son économie, avec comme objectif la neutralité carbone en 2050, la transition nécessaire de son modèle énergétique s’accompagne de nombreuses mobilisations citoyennes locales contre certains projets d’infrastructures. Dans ce contexte, cet article analyse les enjeux et les perceptions du bien-être et de la qualité de vie dans ces mobilisations locales. Il revient sur les évolutions de la stratégie énergétique du pays, très mouvante selon les gouvernements en place et le contexte politique général, montrant que le processus même de transition est loin d’être défini. Dans une approche plus générale, il montre aussi la prise en compte de plus en plus claire des notions de bien-être et de qualité de vie dans les réflexions sur la transition énergétique, avant d’étudier comment elles sont appréhendées par les populations locales mobilisées autour de projets énergétiques.
Exploratory research on the contribution of long-term volunteering to the wellbeing of town councillors in England
Authors: Ball Susan
Published: February 2025

The role of volunteering in enhancing individual wellbeing has been recognized in government and academic studies. In 2010, the British government’s programme of policies in support of its ‘big society’ concept enhanced the prominence of the relation between wellbeing and volunteering. By 2013, when it was reported that almost four in ten Britons volunteer, the context was no longer one of ‘big society’ but rather one of austerity. In the years to follow, cuts in local government budgets resulted in increased reliance on volunteers to provide essential services to vulnerable members of their communities. More recently, during the Covid-19 pandemic, volunteers helped community groups through their toughest years. This article focuses on the wellbeing of some of the individuals comprising these groups of volunteers. Volunteering is addressed as a contextualized social process involving different aspects of wellbeing. This process is examined in a pilot study of town councillors who have been long-term volunteers. In semi-structured interviews, councillors reflect on their volunteering at a time of declining local government service provision. The results point to how processes of volunteering make salient to volunteers a broad range of wellbeing factors which they weigh against the risks of burnout posed by the social context in which they work.
Du traumatisme au bien-être : le rôle des centres d’accueil et d’hébergement dans l’accompagnement des femmes victimes de violences conjugales en France et au Royaume-Uni
Authors: Nativel Corinne
Published: February 2025

Cet article interroge la notion de bien-être, ici appréhendé comme un élément constitutif de l’intimité et des trajectoires de vie. En nous appuyant sur des postulats de la sociologie, de la psychologie et de la géographie humaine et sur une enquête de terrain en France et au Royaume-Uni, nous examinons dans quelle mesure le bien-être peut être considéré comme socialement et spatialement construit. L’exemple utilisé est celui des politiques d’accompagnement et d’hébergement des femmes victimes de violences conjugales. Les lieux d’accueil, refuges et maisons de femmes permettent de produire collectivement du bien-être et ainsi de contribuer aux transitions du trauma vers la reconstruction de soi. Néanmoins, les limites et contraintes structurelles auxquelles sont soumis ces lieux affectent la production du bien-être, ce qui n'est pas sans contradiction avec l’apologie qu’en font les pouvoirs publics dans les deux pays.
Crise orgânica e golpe institucional no Brasil: uma nova agenda econômica
Authors: Santos Nivalter Aires dos
Published: February 2025

Objetivamos investigar como uma conjunção de crises – econômica, social, política e institucional – tomou a forma de uma crise de hegemonia que desembocou no golpe institucional de 2016 no Brasil. Para isso, tomamos como referência teórico‑metodológica a análise de crise orgânica, com base em Antonio Gramsci. Observamos, por fim, que o golpe serviu o propósito de reforçar uma agenda neoliberal, sem espaço para a tentativa neodesenvolvimentista de conciliação de classe dos governos petistas.
A “hub of decolonisation”: Lusaka, liberation movements and the struggle for black majority rule in Southern Africa, 1960‑1980
Authors: Chongo Clarence
Published: February 2025

The intensification of liberation wars in Southern Africa in the early 1970s led to the spontaneous influx of African nationalists into Zambia, the majority of whom settled in the country’s capital, Lusaka and adjacent areas. Lusaka became an important public space for the activists. Apart from embracing it as their second home, the nationalists used the city’s safe spaces to organise armed resistance. The city served not only as a crucial site for the recruitment of fighters and a transit centre for activists who sought military training abroad, but also as an important diplomatic venue for the anti‑colonial movement in the sub region. Based on Zambian archival sources, the article examines the significance of Lusaka as a centre of anti‑colonial resistance for Southern Africa. It builds on existing scholarship on major “hubs of decolonisation” in Africa.
Control of the Surface Modification of Epoxy Resin by VUV-Redox Method using Vacuum Ultraviolet Light
Authors: Endo S. , Shimizu A. , Fukada K.
Published: February 2025

This study evaluates the adhesion strength between epoxy and copper, employing vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) light treatment on epoxy resin as a pre-treatment for medium vacuum sputtering. To augment the concentration of hydroxyl groups on the resin surface, we modified the VUV light irradiation atmosphere using reducing and redox gases. We assessed the changes in contact angle and adhesion strength. The VUV-Redox method was found to generate COH groups on the epoxy resin surface, thereby enhancing the adhesion at the interface between epoxy resin and copper.
Selecting Strip-Based or Singulated Laminates in Chiplet Packaging
Authors: Wells Brendan C.
Published: February 2025

Deciding whether to pursue strip-based or singulated laminate substrates for chiplet packaging has become more important as technological capabilities of both architectures have grown enough to overlap broadly. This paper investigates, analyzes, and prioritizes the factors that impact the relative suitability of laminate-based assembly options for chiplet-based and other advanced packaging. A mathematical model is constructed that compares assembly outputs such as cycle time, material usage and cost for a wide range of inputs, such as package body size, bill of materials and device functionality requirements. The two substrate architectures are compared over these parameters, and crossover points for each input parameter are calculated, delineating which architecture is best suited given any set of inputs.
Megachip: An Advanced Packaging Solution for Chiplet Integration
Authors: Das Rabindra N. , Plant Jason , Ricci Matthew , Johnson Ryan , Juodawlkis Paul W.
Published: February 2025

We present our development of a novel heterogeneous chip-tiling approach that enables the realization of extremely large-area integrated circuits (ELAICs) or “Megachips”- containing tens of closely spaced small chiplets that are interconnected via

redistribution layers (RDLs) fabricated using a lithographic process on top of the tiled chiplets. The concept of the Megachip

approach is to interconnect small specialized chiplets, into a large, single-chip-like monolithic integrated circuit. Multiple

heterogeneous chiplets can be interconnected within layers that redistribute, or reroute, the electrical inputs and outputs (I/O)

to enable chiplet-to-chiplet (C2C) communication. This architecture relies on chip-like electrical traces having narrow line

width (~1-2 μm) and close C2C spacing (~5-20 μm) to achieve high I/O density, high bandwidth, and low-latency circuits. A

Megachip has a chip-like silicon content (about 99%), allowing highly stable and inexpensive fabrication of a heterogeneous

system-on-chip with chip-like wiring densities. Megachip tiling with mix-and-match die is well suited to meet the high-end electronics requirement of smaller form factors, higher performance, and increased packaging flexibility.
Measurement-based Characterization and Application of Low-Loss Dielectric Materials for Development of 6G Sub-THz Antennas
Authors: Ndip Ivan , Le Thi Huyen , Murugesan Kavin Senthil , Schneider Jens , Gerhold Lutz , Hichri Habib , Oishi Ryohei , Nakano Reki , Schneider-Ramelow Martin
Published: February 2025

The development of high-frequency components for future 6G sub-terahertz (THz) systems is a challenging task, partly because of extremely high signal losses at sub-THz frequencies. This includes intra-system and inter-system losses. One way to overcome intra-system losses is to use packaging materials with smaller loss tangents (Df) for the development of 6G components. To overcome inter-system losses, high gain antennas and efficient power amplifiers are required to increase the equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP). However, these amplifiers generate heat, which may cause the values of the relative dielectric constant (Dk) and Df of the material to change with temperature. This change in Dk and Df values may degrade the performance of antennas and other components integrated in the vicinity of the amplifiers. Therefore, low-loss materials whose Dk and Df values do not fluctuate significantly with temperature are required for future 6G systems.

In this paper, we present and illustrate methods for accurate extraction of the Dk and Df values of packaging materials at sub-THz frequencies, considering a low-loss Ajinomoto Build-up Film® (ABF) material as an example. The Dk and Df values of the non-metallized and metallized ABF material were extracted in the 140 GHz band using the Fabry-Pérot and planar resonator methods, respectively. Furthermore, temperature-dependent Dk and Df values of the ABF material were also extracted up to 100°C. Our results reveal that the Dk and Df values of this material are stable over a wide range of temperatures. Finally, we used the characterized low-loss ABF material to develop a 6G sub-THz antenna array. The 1x5 elements series-fed U-slot patch antenna array was designed, fabricated and measured in the 140 GHz band. A large impedance bandwidth and high peak gain of approximately 15 GHz and 12 dBi respectively, were measured. Excellent correlation was obtained between measurement and simulation results.
A comprehensive systematic review of studies on the potential of A49T and V89L polymorphism in SRD5AR2 as high susceptibility gene association with benign prostate hyperplasia and prostate cancer
Authors: Maharani Revina , Lestari Hotma , Dewa Putra Mahakarya , Yudisthira Dewangga , Amar Nasim , Daryanto Besut
Published: February 2025

Introduction and objectives: Being the most common disease in aged men, the etiology of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is not fully defined. Recent studies have reported that the association between BPH and metabolic genes is still inconsistent. A gene connected with BPH is SRD5AR2, whose polymorphisms, A49T and V89L, have distinct enzyme activity. This systematic review examines SRD5AR2 polymorphisms within two alleles (A49T and V89L), assessing their roles as prognostic indicators of malignancy, and response to medication. Materials and methods: We conducted a search on six different databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Wiley, ProQuest, Cochrane Central, and Science Direct using as string of keywords (BPH) AND [(rs523349) OR (V89L)] AND [(rs9282858) OR (A49T)]. We finally selected seven articles to be extracted. Quality appraisal of clinical trials was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute Approach for systematic reviews. Results: We sorted nine clinical studies from various countries examining SRDA52 polymorphism and its association of BPH and prostate cancer. About V89L we found that the "LL" genotype, indicating reduced 5α-reductase activity, is linked to a lower BPH risk, while the "VV" genotype may slightly increase BPH risk. About A49T, compared to “AA” genotype, “AT” tends to be associated to higher risk in developing prostate cancer. A49T polymorphism does not show any effect on medical treatment while V89L showed a protective effect on the clinical progression of BPH when treated with 5a-reductase inhibitors, aadrenergic receptor antagonists, and alpha blockers. Conclusions: SRD5A2 polymorphisms could be a good indicator for prognostic malignancy and a potential tool for personalized medicine of BPH. The findings strongly support the recommendation for further study about SRD5AR2 to enhance its use for screening and prevention and to optimize the medical treatment of BPH.
The incidence of bleeding in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation using anticoagulants: a real-world report with the biggest Vietnamese data
Authors: The Dung Bui , Ngoc Mai Han Cao , Hoa Tran , Thanh Hien Nguyen
Published: February 2025

This is a retrospective descriptive study carried out on 1036 patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation who took oral anticoagulants and visited the cardiology clinic of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, from 01/01/2021 to 30/06/2021. The objective was to investigate the incidence of bleeding in these patients. The average age of the study population was 72±12 years, with an average CHA2DS2VASc score of 4.2±1.8 and an average HAS-BLED score of 1.26±0.03. Rivaroxaban was the most prescribed anticoagulant, with a total of 463 cases, accounting for 44.7%. There were 99 bleeding events recorded; of these, 37 (37.4%) cases were severe bleeding, and 62 (62.6%) were minor bleeding. Gastrointestinal bleeding was the most common site in both severe and minor bleeding groups. The group who had an overdose of anticoagulants had a severe bleeding rate of 52.4%, similar to the group whose anticoagulant dose could not be assessed (55.6%), nearly twice as high as the group who took the standard dose (30.6%) and the group who took a lower dose than recommended (30.0%). Of the 37 cases of severe bleeding, 14 (37.8%) were using rivaroxaban, 12 (32.4%) were using vitamin K antagonists, 5 (13.5%) were using dabigatran, and 6 (16.2%) were using a combination of anticoagulants and antiplatelets. To conclude, gastrointestinal bleeding was a very common event in patients using anticoagulants for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants should be preferred in patients with a high risk of bleeding (dabigatran may have advantages over rivaroxaban). It is important to assess the patient’s weight and renal function to determine the appropriate anticoagulant dose according to recommendations to reduce the risk of severe bleeding.
Recent Advances and Perspectives of Atherosclerotic Occlusive Disease
Authors: Karrar Hani Raka , Nouh Mahmoud Ismail , Alnami Amnah Alhassan , Alrasheedi Bashayr Eid , Alrwilli Shuaa Rakan , Durbashi Najwa Ahmed , Baghlaf Lujain Badr , AlGhamdi Ahmed Jamaan , Otayn Zakaria Yahya , Aowaiwi Waad Fareed H. , Alghamdi Khalid Saad S. , Aljohani Alwaleed Oudah Hamdan , Alzahrani Abdulrahman Saeed A.
Published: February 2025

Atherosclerotic occlusive disease in developed nations, the primary causes of death and disability are atherosclerotic diseases, such as stroke and acute coronary syndromes. The most common acute vascular events are brought on by the rupture or erosion of hemodynamically insignificant atherosclerotic plaques. The most frequent cause of both carotid and coronary steno-occlusive disease is atherosclerosis. The atherosclerotic plaque starts progressing when the foam cells break down and release lipids into the extracellular space when the stimulus for atherogenesis is intensified. Thus, creating a lipid pool that is primarily acellular. At the same time, activated smooth muscle cells go into the intimal layer and multiply, dramatically improving their capacity to make collagen and maintain the fibrous cap. As the plaque thickens, its deeper layers may become hypoxic, causing angiogenesis and microvessel multiplication from the adventitial vasa vasorum. Since the middle of the 20th century, there have been significant drops in the incidence and mortality from ischemic heart disease and ischemic stroke in high-income countries. Blood tests are typically performed to measure cholesterol and blood sugar levels and are used as diagnostic tests for atherosclerosis. Cardiograms and exercise stress tests are also used for diagnosis. Risk factors of atherosclerosis include high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, obesity, diet, sedentary lifestyle, and high total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. The cornerstones of managing atherosclerotic are still medical care and lifestyle changes. A growing number of atherosclerotic types can benefit greatly from endovascular therapy. When compared to normal surgical procedures, it is linked with much lower morbidity and mortality, as well as a quicker recovery time. This article aims to provide a brief introduction, risk factors, epidemiology, diagnostic tests, prevention, and good practice management advice for atherosclerosis.
Evaluating the efficacy of a smartphone application in reducing preoperative anxiety in children: A randomised controlled trial
Authors: Pan Yiting , Wan Lichun , Xue Qineng , Ran Guo , Chen Kaizheng , Shen Xia
Published: February 2025

Background and Aims:

Preoperative anxiety is a common issue in paediatric patients, which can negatively impact perioperative outcomes. While various interventions have been explored, the use of smartphone applications (apps) remains underinvestigated. This study aims to evaluate whether a specific smartphone app offering video-based tools can effectively alleviate perioperative anxiety in children.

Methods:

This study involved 104 children, aged 4–10 years, scheduled for otorhinolaryngology surgery, who were randomly allocated into two groups: Group C (standard care) and Group MP (provided with access to the smartphone app). Anxiety levels were evaluated at five specific time points using the modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale-Short Form: during the pre-anaesthesia consultation on the day before surgery, upon arrival in the preoperative holding area, at the moment of parental separation when transitioning to the operating room, after entering the operating room and immediately before anaesthesia induction. Guardian anxiety was assessed at the first three time points using a visual analogue scale to better understand family dynamics during the perioperative period. In addition, the cooperation of paediatric patients during mask induction for anaesthesia was evaluated.

Results:

Compared to the Group C, children in Group MP showed significantly reduced anxiety levels before anaesthesia induction (median: 34.4 versus 57.3, P = 0.012). The anxiety level of the guardian at separation was lower in Group MP (median: 3.0 versus 5.0, P = 0.013). Patients also showed improved cooperation during mask induction for anaesthesia (P = 0.001).

Conclusion:

A smartphone app with video tools may effectively reduce perioperative anxiety in children and their guardians and enhance their cooperation during mask induction for anaesthesia.
Comparison of WALA Ridge and Dental Arch Dimension Changes Before, after, and 1-year Postorthodontic Treatment in Skeletal and Dental Class I, Class II, and Class III Malocclusion – A Retrospective Study
Authors: Ramachandran Uma Maheswari , Suresh Krishna Priyaa , Jeyaram S. Vinith
Published: February 2025

Objectives:

The objective is to evaluate the dental arch and WALA ridge dimension in adults with skeletal and dental Class I, Class II, and Class III malocclusions before (To), after (T1), and 1 year after (T2) orthodontic treatment, and to establish whether there was a correlation between them.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective study that evaluated pretreatment, posttreatment, and 1-year posttreatment cast records of 60 patients who satisfied the inclusion criteria was conducted. Measurements were assessed using digital Vernier calipers.

Results:

The mean difference of 2.98 ± 1.32 mm and 2.26 ± 1.54 mm at the inter-first premolar arch width at the cusp point in Class I and III malocclusion, respectively, showed high statistical significance. The mean difference of 1.93 ± 1.21 mm and 1.83 ± 1.25 mm at the inter-first premolar arch width at the buccal axis point in Class II and III malocclusion, respectively, showed high statistical significance. A strong positive correlation between the dental arch and the WALA ridge was evident. A medium positive correlation was noted in the inter-arch width of the first premolar between extraction and nonextraction mechanotherapy.

Conclusion:

There was a significant difference in the inter-arch width of canines, bicuspids, and the first molar in posttreatment. WALA ridge is a defendable landmark for the customization of archwires in the lower arch to maintain a stable position in the postretention period.
Positive del Pezzo geometry
Authors: Early Nick , Geiger Alheydis , Panizzut Marta , Sturmfels Bernd , Yun Claudia He
Published: February 2025

Real, complex, and tropical algebraic geometry join forces in a new branch of mathematical physics called positive geometry. We develop the positive geometry of del Pezzo surfaces and their moduli spaces, viewed as very affine varieties. Their connected components are derived from polyhedral spaces with Weyl group symmetries. We study their canonical forms and scattering amplitudes, and we solve the likelihood equations.
A proof of the Kashaev signature conjecture
Authors: Liu Jessica
Published: February 2025

In 2018, Kashaev introduced a diagrammatic link invariant conjectured to be twice the Levine–Tristram signature. If true, the conjecture would provide a simple way of computing the Levine–Tristram signature of a link by taking the signature of a real symmetric matrix associated with a corresponding link diagram. This paper establishes the conjecture using the Seifert surface definition of the Levine–Tristram signature on the disjoint union of an oriented link and its reverse. The proof also reveals yet another formula for the Alexander polynomial.
Funkcje rejestrów medycznych ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem ich roli w zapewnieniu jakości w ochronie zdrowia
Authors: Maj Anna , Kukla Monika , Jakubowski Szczepan , Romaszewski Artur
Published: February 2025

Medical registers in Poland have a number of different functions, including monitoring the health status of the population, aiding scientific activities, assessing the effectiveness and quality of treatment, helping make informed clinical decisions clinical decisions, and providing data for medical resource planning. The Law on Quality in Healthcare and Patient Safety points to the use of information and communication technology (ICT) systems in operational and administrative terms of a central nature. One may question whether the lawmakers have indicated the principles of the internal quality and safety management system and whether the system should have the characteristics of an IT system. The data contained in medical registers are an actual reflection of the clinical practice conducted by specialized medical staff, and their primary advantage is the lack of exclusion of any patient groups.
PENGEMBANGAN AKTIVITAS PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA KONTEKSTUAL (GUNUNG MERAPI) DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN GOOGLE EARTH
Authors: Kinanti Theresia Restu , Gunardi Devina Pratmasari , Rudhito Marcellinus Andy
Published: February 2025

Pembelajaran matematika adalah suatu langkah pembelajaran yang dikemas dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar mencakup konsep dan materi matematika. Salah satu cara dalam mengaktifkan siswa adalah dengan memberikan pemahaman konsep matematika melalui pembelajaran kontekstual yang melibatkan kehidupan sehari-hari. Pembelajaran kontekstual melalui Gunung Merapi dapat menjadi pendekatan yang menarik dan relevan bagi siswa. Salah satu media pembelajaran yang digunakan adalah menggunakan Google Earth. Tujuan kajian ini adalah mengembangkan aktivitas pembelajaran kontekstual melalui konteks Gunung Merapi yang dapat optimalkan kemampuan siswa untuk berfikir kritis saat  belajar matematika menggunakan Google Earth, serta mengetahui validasi atau evaluasi hasil pengembangan aktivitas pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan model ADDIE yang mencakup Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, dan Evaluation. Hasil kajian ini, pembangunan aktivitas pembelajaran matematika kontekstual (gunung merapi) menggunakan Google Earth. Dalam materi geometri, luas permukaan dan volume sisi lengkung khususnya kerucut kelas IX (sembilan). Pengembangan ini dapat dikategorikan valid atau layak diterapkan pada pembelajaran untuk mengoptimalkan berpikir kritis dalam pembelajaran matematika berbasis Google Earth.AbstractMathematics learning is a learning step that is packaged in teaching and learning activities including mathematical concepts and materials. One way to activate students is to provide an understanding of mathematical concepts through contextual learning that involves everyday life. Contextual learning through Mount Merapi can be an interesting and relevant approach for students. One of the learning media used is using Google Earth. The purpose of this study is to develop contextual learning activities through the context of Mount Merapi that can optimize students' ability to think critically when learning mathematics using Google Earth, as well as to find out the validation or evaluation of the results of the development of learning activities. This study uses the ADDIE model which includes Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The results of this study, the development of contextual mathematics learning activities (Mount Merapi) using Google Earth. In geometry material, surface area and volume of curved sides, especially cones, class IX (nine). This development can be categorized as valid or feasible to be applied to learning to optimize critical thinking in mathematics learning based on Google Earth.
A Just Transition?
Authors: Warhurst Chris , Harris Jamelia , Cardenas Rubio Jeisson , Anderson Pauline
Published: February 2025

Responding to the climate emergency, governments have pledged to deliver a net zero future. Delivery requires more green jobs and a just transition of good jobs and labour market inclusivity. The problem is that there is no agreed methodology for classifying green jobs. The paper reports the findings from analysis of Scotland, applying the GreenSOC – an adaptation of the green occupation’s classification of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET. The analysis uses the UK Labour Force Survey and webscraped job vacancy data to assess the extent and demand for green jobs as well as the pay and gender composition of these jobs. The findings are mixed. First, there are few new green jobs but a strong greening of existing jobs. Second, while green jobs offer higher wages, they tend to be dominated by male workers. These findings suggest that the employment benefits of the transition to net zero are less inclusive than anticipated and that policy and practice need to adjust. Offering recommendations, the paper provides improved definitional and empirical understanding of green jobs as well as offering insights into how green jobs might be made more inclusive.
Keywordsgender, good jobs, green jobs, green occupations, GreenSOC, just transition, labour marketinclusion, net zero, pay, Scotland
Literarische Texte in einfacher Sprache für den Deutschunterricht nutzen. Ein Blick auf Bedingungen & Potenziale
Authors: Diederichs Lara
Published: February 2025

Literarische Texte für den Deutschunterricht zu vereinfachen, ist keine triviale Sache. Kürzungen, sprachliche Veränderungen oder zusätzliche Erläuterungen – jede didaktisch motivierte Überarbeitung ist für sich bereits ein Eingriff in den originalen Text, formal wie inhaltlich, typo- und orthografisch wie literarisch. Zugleich gilt der Anspruch individueller Kompetenzorientierung: Heterogene Bildungskontexte erfordern, Unterrichtsmaterialien differenziert einzusetzen und angemessene Textgrundlagen zu nutzen. Literarische Texte sollen die Kinder sowohl auf der Text- als auf der inhaltlichen Ebene nicht überfordern. Sie dürfen jedoch auch nicht simpel erscheinen, müssen ästhetisch anregend bleiben, Interesse wecken und involvieren. Mittels der Rezeption und all den damit verbundenen Rezeptionshandlungen vor, während und nach dem Lesen sollen die Lernenden startend von individuellen Ausgangslagen ihr Textverstehen trainieren und sich literarisch bilden können. Der vorliegende Beitrag zeigt die in einer Promotionsstudie ermittelten Einsatzmöglichkeiten literarischer Texte in einfacher Sprache auf und lässt zudem erstmalig die Lehrenden der untersuchten Klassen zu Wort kommen. Wie können und werden literarische Texte in einfacher Sprache genutzt? Wo liegen die Potenziale eines solchen didaktischen Konzepts und was sollte hinsichtlich der Bedingungen und Grenzen bei dem Einsatz vereinfachter literarischer Texte von Lehrpersonen bedacht werden?
Niveles de comprensión lectora en estudiantes universitarios ecuatorianos
Authors: Barrera Helder , Flores Emanuel
Published: February 2025

Este estudio analiza la comprensión lectora de estudiantes universitarios de la Escuela de Administración de Empresas de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador-Ambato. Se midieron los niveles de comprensión lectora en sus dimensiones literal, inferencial y crítica, y se exploró su relación con el género y el semestre académico. Se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo con una muestra de 114 estudiantes (46 hombres y 68 mujeres), aplicando el ICLAU para evaluar la comprensión lectora. Los resultados mostraron que las mujeres superaron a los hombres en todas las categorías, especialmente en las dimensiones inferencial y crítica. Además, no hubo mejoras significativas en el desempeño con el avance de los semestres. Se identificó una deficiencia generalizada en la comprensión lectora y la necesidad de intervenciones pedagógicas específicas para mejorar estas habilidades, además de integrar la comprensión lectora de manera transversal en el currículo universitario.
Imperforate Hymen Complicated by Hematocolpos; A Case Report
Authors:   Dilla University College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dilla, Ethiopia, Tsegaye Mesfin Ayalew , Ayano Solomon Muleta ,   Dilla University College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dilla, Ethiopia, Adugna Alemayehu Nigusssie ,   Dilla University College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dilla, Ethiopia, Biza Negusu Kassa ,   Dilla University College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dilla, Ethiopia, Turo Abinet Mitku ,   Dilla University College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dilla, Ethiopia
Published: February 2025

Introduction and Importance: Imperforate hymen is the complete obstruction of the vaginal canal caused by a non-regressed hymen. It is a rare condition
that can be diagnosed antenatally, postnatally, during infancy, and after menarche. The presentation is usually cyclic abdominal pain, amenorrhea, and
hematocolpos, which is an accumulation of blood in the vaginal cavity.
Case Presentation: This case report presents a typical instance of imperforate hymen in a patient who presented with hematocolpos. In addition to the
clinical complications, she also experienced social repercussions, as her husband divorced her due to the condition. She was treated successfully.
Clinical Discussion: Imperforate hymen presents with multiple signs and symptoms. It is managed surgically with either hymenotomy or hymenectomy.
Conclusion: Pelvic examinations should not be avoided in virgin or young patients who present with amenorrhea and cyclic lower abdominal pain.
Energy Monitoring and Prediction System using IoT and Machine Learning
Authors: N.Sudha  , M.Gayathri
Published: February 2025

The amalgamation of machine learning and the Internet of Things (IoT) within Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) markedly improves predictive maintenance and diminishes energy consumption by facilitating real-time data processing, anomaly detection, and the implementation of optimized energy utilization strategies. This collaborative framework fosters the creation of sophisticated systems capable of forecasting equipment malfunctions and refining energy consumption behaviors, thereby promoting enhanced sustainability and financial savings. The subsequent sections elucidate the manner in which these technologies contribute to predictive maintenance and energy efficiency. The incorporation of IoT facilitates continuous observation and data aggregation, which is imperative for training machine learning models to accurately forecast maintenance requirements. Despite the considerable advantages presented by the integration of machine learning and IoT within HEMS, challenges pertaining to data privacy, security, and the necessity for robust infrastructure must be addressed to fully harness the potential of these technologies. The smart grid assumes a pivotal role in contemporary society and within our networks. Smart meters are integral to this framework. Smart meters provide instantaneous monitoring of reliable status, automated information collection, user engagement, and energy regulation. Additionally, they deliver real-time consumption metrics and enable power management. In instances where a customer's peak load demand surpasses the maximum threshold, the electricity supply to consumers will be disconnected through the implementation of an IoT-based system for HEMS. This paper introduces the utilization of smart meters in conjunction with IoT technology. This paper concentrates on predicting the electrical energy consumption of domestic appliances utilizing a machine learning paradigm in low-energy consumption residences within an apartment complex. Furthermore, this paper emphasizes a smart system that wirelessly profiles energy consumption by calculating the energy utilized by individual consumers.
Направления улучшения взаимодействия участников инвестиционного процесса муниципального образования на примере муниципального образования Абинский район
Authors: Левочкина Д.С. , Булгаров М.А.
Published: February 2025

Одна из важнейших задач, стоящих перед органами государственной власти и местного самоуправления Российской Федерации на современном этапе, заключается в создании необходимых условий для интенсификации экономического роста, повышения качества жизни населения страны. На местном уровне это выражается в обеспечении комплексного социально-экономического развития каждого поселения, что неразрывно связано с эффективным управлением инвестиционными процессами органами местного самоуправления на подведомственной территории.

One of the most important tasks facing state authorities and local self-government of the Russian Federation at the present stage is to create the necessary conditions for intensifying economic growth and improving the quality of life of the country’s population. At the local level, this is expressed in ensuring the comprehensive socio-economic development of each settlement, which is inextricably linked with the effective management of investment processes by local governments in the territory under their jurisdiction.
Российско-китайское сотрудничество в экономической и финансовой сфере
Authors: Лю С. , Сунь С. , Ло Ц. , Юань Ч. , Ван Си.
Published: February 2025

В статье исследуются ключевые аспекты российско-китайского экономического сотрудничества в области финансовых технологий и «зеленого» финансирования в контексте современных геополитических вызовов. Анализируются основные направления взаимодействия стран, включая интеграцию платежных систем, развитие альтернативных механизмов международных расчетов и формирование инфраструктуры для «зеленых» инвестиций. Особое внимание уделяется совместным инициативам в сфере цифровых валют центральных банков и проектам устойчивого развития. Рассматриваются перспективы углубления сотрудничества в контексте инициативы «Один пояс, один путь» и ЕАЭС. Выявлены основные факторы, определяющие заинтересованность обеих стран в развитии партнерства, включая необходимость создания независимой финансовой инфраструктуры и достижение целей устойчивого развития. На основе анализа текущих проектов и институциональных механизмов взаимодействия определены ключевые направления дальнейшего развития двустороннего сотрудничества.

The article explores key aspects of Russian-Chinese economic cooperation in the field of financial technologies and green finance in the context of modern geopolitical challenges. The article analyses the main directions of interaction between the countries, including integration of payment systems, development of alternative mechanisms of international settlements and formation of infrastructure for ‘green’ investments. Special attention is paid to joint initiatives in the field of central bank digital currencies and sustainable development projects. Prospects for deepening cooperation in the context of the ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative and the EAEU are considered. The main factors determining the interest of both countries in developing the partnership are identified, including the need to create an independent financial infrastructure and to achieve sustainable development goals. Based on the analysis of current projects and institutional mechanisms of interaction, the key directions of further development of bilateral cooperation are identified.
The digital dilemma of Haglund deformity: assessing online information's reliability and readability-a cross-sectional study
Authors: Atahan Mehmet Okan , Ozer Alper , Aşkın Aydoğan , Soy Furkan , Yurdakul Göker , Uzun Mehmet Fatih
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the quality, reliability, and readability of online information on Haglund deformity.
Methods: The three most popular browsers were selected, and two reviewers categorized the websites by type. The quality of each site was assessed based on its adherence to the HONcode and evaluated using scoring instruments like the DISCERN, JAMA benchmark, and GQS. The Flesch-Kincaid grade level (FKGL) score was utilized to evaluate the readability of the websites.
Results: Academic webpages exhibited markedly superior ratings in DISCERN, JAMA, GQS, and HCS compared to other subcategories (p<0.05). Websites with a HON code also demonstrated higher scores across most metrics, except for FKGL and FKRS. However, readability scores indicated that much of the content was above the recommended comprehension level for the general public. A strong positive correlation was observed between DISCERN and JAMA scores (r=0.935; p<0.05), while a negative correlation was noted between FKRS and HCS scores (r=-0.723; p<0.05).
Conclusion: The study highlights significant variability in the quality and accessibility of online information on Haglund deformity. While academic sources offer higher-quality information, their complexity may limit public understanding. These findings emphasize the need for accessible, high-quality online resources to enhance patient education and support informed decision-making.
AN ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARACTERISTICS AND THE LEVEL OF ASSURANCE OF THE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT. CASE STUDY FOR COMPANIES LISTED ON THE BUCHAREST STOCK EXCHANGE
Authors: NEACȘU MIHAELA , GEORGESCU IULIANA EUGENIA
Published: February 2025

Our study aims to examine the effects of audit committee characteristics on the voluntary
external assurance (SRA) of sustainability reports or annual activity reports for 59
companies listed on the Regulated market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BSE), in the
Premium, Standard, and Int’l categories, between 2018 and 2022. Using regression
analysis, we found that audit committee independence and financial expertise are
inversely related to the level of SRA, and the size and frequency of audit committee
meetings significantly and positively influence SRA. Based on these findings, we believe
that an increase in companies’ focus on improving audit committee characteristics
would have a positive effect on the quality and credibility of sustainability reporting.
Note that our study is for the first time investigating the potential links between the
quality of the audit committee and the voluntary external assurance of sustainability
reports in the case of Romanian companies.
RETROACTIVITY OF TAX LAW AND SPECIAL CONFISCATION -PROPOSALS OF THE ROMANIAN LEGISLATOR, IN ONE SHOT, FOR RESIZING POSITIVE TAXATION?
Authors: PUȚ SEPTIMIU IOAN
Published: February 2025

Out of a desire to collect additional budget revenue, our legislator has abandoned the
classic line and prefers a futuristic trend, operating innovatively. Thus, at the end of
2023, he decided to bring together in a single tax institution two major, sensitive and
inexplicable problems of positive law: the retroactive application of stricter legal rules,
more unfavorable to the private debtor, and the question of special confiscation in a tax
offence that does not naturally and legally allow this, disguised in a tax decision for
additional tax obligations and the avalanche of related tax accessories. However, in the
obvious absence of a legal basis, these legislative initiatives tend to evaporate before
they produce genuine legal effects.
RELEVANCE OF MASTER DATA MANAGEMENT AS PART OF DATA GOVERNANCE AND A CRITICAL FACTOR FOR CORPORATE SUCCESS: A SCIENTOMETRIC ANALYSIS
Authors: SCHMUCK MATTHIAS
Published: February 2025

Master data management and data governance are critical in today's business world, as
organizations increasingly rely on data to make informed decisions and gain competitive
advantage. This article examines the relevance of master data management as an
integral part of data governance for business success using scientometric methods.
Through the systematic evaluation of specialist literature and research work, a
comprehensive understanding of the importance of master data management and data
governance is gained. The analysis identifies key concepts, trends and research gaps in
the field of master data management and shows how effective management of master
data strengthens data governance and thus has a significant impact on corporate
success. These findings provide valuable impulses for companies to optimize their data
strategies and gain a sustainable competitive advantage. The results also form the basis
for further research based on design science research, supported by qualitative
literature analysis and expert interviews in a real business environment, to construct a
master data management artifact that is influenced by data governance experiences.
ESG ASPECTS THAT INFLUENCE INVESTORS DECISION-MAKING – A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: SCHMUNKAMP PETER
Published: February 2025

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the main aspects of ESG that
influence decision making in the process of investments and to define an ESG word
catalogue, that can be a basis for future research.
Design/methodology/approach – Research and papers about the influence of ESG
information on investors decision making are discussed by a qualitative content analysis
to define the most common topics of ESG. Furthermore, latest sustainability reports of
the Dow Jones companies are analysed with a QCA with the aim to identify the most
common used ESG words.
Findings – An all-encompassing statement on the question of which ESG topics are of
high importance for investment decisions can only be made if investor groups are
surveyed in addition to researchers and the respective companies. Nevertheless, this
research provides a basis for future research that aims to further investigate the
interactions between ESG information and market effects.
Originality/value – This paper provides important new insights that can be used to better
define the key parameters of the ESG megatrend and, building on this, support further
research in this area.
WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF HEALTH DEFINITION? A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR HEALTH AND HEALTH STATUS
Authors: VIZITEU PAULA
Published: February 2025

Health is complex, multidimensional and hard to define. Health is a separate concept
from health status since health is dynamic and health status suggests the ability to
measure. Some of the dimensions of health appear in definitions and literature. The
inability to define health may lead to some problems in measuring health status as a
statistical variable, a perspective that underlines the importance of a clear definition, as
complete as possible, appropriate to the context for which the analysis is made. Current
definitions do not address all dimensions of health. More broad definitions that capture
more dimensions of health are essential to support health policy decision-making and
researchers. Several analyses use some variables related to dimensions of health (e.g.
extracted from WHO definition - social, mental and physical). A clearer definition makes
it easier monitor and meet the objectives. In this study, the health and health status are
defined first, and then some dimensions from definitions of health and from literature are
debated. The results consist in this collection of dimensions: physical, mental, social,
functional, subjective, religious, environmental, emotional, intellectual. Definition
created is as follows: "Health is a complex, multidimensional concept that can be
affected by a multitude of factors such as physical, social, mental, religious, intellectual,
subjective, environmental, and broadly it links to the idea of pain or suffering in any
way, but also the well-being and happiness, i.e. holiness for those who have it.". It is
important to have a complex definition to support health policy decision-making, which
leads towards improving the health status of the population.