bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On the solution of fractional Riccati differential equations with variation of parameters method
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Attock Campus, Pakistan., Ali Mazhar , Haq Ehtaham Ul ,   Department of Mathematics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Attock Campus, Pakistan., Khan Abdullah Saeed ,   Department of Mathematics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Attock Campus, Pakistan.
Published: February 2025

In this paper, Variation of Parameters Method (VPM) is used to find the analytical solutions of non-linear fractional order quadratic Riccati differential equation. The given method is applied to initial value problems of the fractional order Riccati differential equations. The proposed technique has no discretization, linearization, perturbation, transformation, preventive suspicions and it is also free from Adomian,s polynomials. The obtained results are compare with analytical solutions by graphical and tabular form.
COVID-19, a brief overview of virus reproductive emergent behavior
Authors:   Secretary of State for Education and Sport of Paraná. Água, Verde Avenue, 2140. Água Verde. Curitiba – PR, 80240-900., Telles Charles Roberto
Published: February 2025

Researches were investigated from January to March,
, searching for empirical evidences and theoretical approaches at that time to determine a mathematical modeling for COVID-
transmission for individual/community infection. It was found that despite traditional forms of transmission of the virus SARS-COV-
through SIR model equations early detected on
, empirical evidences suggested the use of more dynamic mathematical modeling aspects for this equation in order to estimate the disease spreading patterns. The SIR equation modeling limitations were found as far as common epidemic preventive methods did not explain effectively the spreading patterns of disease transmission due to the virus association with the human emergent behavior in a complex network model.
Minimization of layer feed cost using linear programming
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana., Fosu Gabriel Obed
Published: February 2025

Poultry farms in Ghana are experiencing a decline, and some are at risk of collapsing due to the high cost of poultry feed. The aim of this paper is to assist poultry farmers in increasing their profits by reducing the cost of poultry feed. The linear programming technique is implemented to utilize locally available feed ingredients to formulate layer feed mix for the various stages of poultry growth, which includes chick mash (starter), grower, and prelayer. Mathematical models are constructed based on the nutrient requirements of the layers, nutrient composition of the available ingredients, and any other restrictions on the available ingredients for the formulation. Seven decision variables and eleven constraints are identified. Compared to the existing practice, it is estimated that the LP model’s optimal solution can reduce feed formulation costs by approximately 30%, 19%, and 14% in chick mash, grower, and prelayer, respectively.
Comparative study of the improved Euler’s method and fadugba-falodun scheme for the solution of second order ordinary differential equation
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Ekiti State University, 360001, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria., Fadugba S.E. , Adebayo K.J. ,   Department of Physical Sciences, Mathematics Programme, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Nigeria., Adeniji A.A. ,   Landmark University SDG 4: Quality Education Research Group, Omu-Aran, Nigeria., Falodun B.O. ,   Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa.
Published: February 2025

In this paper, the comparative study of Fadugba-Falodun Scheme (FFS) and the Improved Euler’s Method (IEM) is presented. IEM and FFS have been used successfully for the solution of second order ordinary differential equation. FFS is a numerical method recently proposed by means of an interpolating function involving a transcendental function of exponential type. In order to discuss the efficiency and accuracy of the two methods, an illustrative example has been presented in the context of the Exact Solution (ES) and the absolute relative errors computed at each mesh point of the integration interval under consideration. The numerical results show that there is no significant difference between the FFS and ES, unlike its counterpart IEM. Hence, FFS is a good numerical method for the solution of the second order initial value problem in ordinary differential equations. All calculations have been carried out via MATLAB (R2014a) in double precision.
Exploring the opinion on waste management practices of the clay pottery industries, Sri Lanka
Authors: HR Dilka Anjani Priyantha  , JA Supun Lakruwan
Published: February 2025

The perceptions of the industry people in the Panduwasnuwara area regarding the implementation of waste management practices in the clay pottery industry and the possible outcomes of integrating the waste management practices are the result of this study. Results were based on 06 depth interviews conducted among industry professionals and findings were organized into a framework of the pottery industry. Using a qualitative approach, data from pottery industry owners who recently adopted waste management practices were collected through face-to-face interviews. The study emphasized the different types of waste including transportation waste, processing wastes and negligence in the clay pottery industry. Furthermore, the research results mainly indicated that waste management practices including reduce, recycle and reusable are already utilized to some extent in the household Panduwasnuwara area. However, the findings also reflected the fact that these current practices have not yet reached their full potential. Finally, the study indicated that the key findings can be utilized not only in the Panduwasnuwara area but also in any other pottery-making areas in Sri Lanka.
The convergence of AI and pharmaceutics a new era of data-driven drug development
Authors: Abdalla Gouma Ali Gouma  , Amar Altiab Khalid Alhaj  , Osama Mohmoud Fakey Ali Karar  , Mustafa Alfaki Idriss Mahgoub  , Aeid Nafi Aeid Saleh
Published: February 2025

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into pharmaceutics is revolutionizing drug discovery, development, and delivery, offering novel data-driven approaches to optimize efficiency and precision. Traditional drug development processes are time-consuming and costly, often hindered by high attrition rates and complex regulatory requirements. AI-driven technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing, are reshaping the pharmaceutical landscape by expediting target identification, optimizing clinical trials, and personalizing medicine. AI enhances predictive modeling for drug behavior, accelerates repurposing efforts, and facilitates real-world evidence analysis. Moreover, AI-driven manufacturing and quality control processes improve drug production and distribution efficiency. Despite its vast potential, challenges such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and regulatory hurdles remain significant barriers to widespread AI adoption. Addressing these concerns through ethical frameworks, transparent AI models, and standardized regulatory guidelines will ensure the responsible and equitable use of AI in pharmaceutics. This manuscript highlights the transformative role of AI in drug development, its impact on patient-centered care, and the future directions that will shape a more efficient, personalized, and data-driven pharmaceutical industry.
Vestibular schwannoma and communicating hydrocephalus: A case report
Authors: Housni Abderrahmane  , Fresnel Lutèce Ontsi Obame  , Ayoub Azzouzi  , Salami Mohcine  , Abad Chérif El Asri  , Miloudi Gazzaz
Published: February 2025

Background: Vestibular schwannoma (VS) is benign tumor. VS can produce obstructive hydrocephalus by compressing the fourth ventricle, but also, can be also associated with communicating hydrocephalus.

Case presentation: We report a 53-year-old woman patient who underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunt for hydrocephalus complicating VS, and had elevated protein concentrations in the ventricular CSF.

Conclusion: Different CSF protein concentrations have been reported in patients with VS and communicating hydrocephalus and the concentration of protein necessary to produce this is unknown.
Personality Typing and Body Dissatisfaction in Korean Young Adults: Which Personality Type Is More Dissatisfied With Their Body Image?
Authors: Han Solee , Chee Hyun Seung
Published: February 2025

Objective Previous studies showed that personality traits, which influences self-perception, anger expression and coping mechanisms, are associated with body dissatisfaction in various ways. However, few studies investigated the role of personality traits on body dissatisfaction in Korea. The aim of this study was to identify specific personality characteristics associated with body dissatisfaction and categorize participants into subgroups of potential clinical significance.Methods In total, 345 adults in Korea completed the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Examination Self-Report, HEXACO Personality-Inventory-Revised, paranoia, borderline features, antisocial features of the Personality Assessment Inventory, the Ways of Coping Checklist, and the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory. Cluster analysis was performed to categorize participants.Results It showed that major contributing factors of body dissatisfaction among young adults were identity problems, anger in, and resentment. Cluster analysis resulted in three personality types, cluster 1 exhibited introverted and lack of ability to cope with stress and control anger, cluster 2 was characterized by honesty, humility, extraversion, amiability, and conscientiousness, and cluster 3 displayed socially aversive behavior, highly emotional traits, and passive coping skills. Cluster 2 was associated with lower body dissatisfaction compared to cluster 1 and 3.Conclusion This study indicates the pivotal role of personality traits in understanding and addressing body dissatisfaction. Identification of specific personality types offers insights for tailored treatment strategies, suggesting potential implications for treatment outcomes and prognosis. Clinicians should also be aware of the body dissatisfaction when seeing patients with introverted, socially aversive, emotional personality traits or who lack ability to manage stress and anger.
Prevalência de baixa acuidade visual em escolares no Sul do Brasil
Authors: Júnior Antonio de Souza , Alquini Fernanda , Peter Grillo Luciane , Reis da Silva Alexandre , Bell Anderlly , Ferreira Alves Juliana , Sauer Rosane Maria
Published: February 2025

Os distúrbios de visão são considerados problemas de saúde pública. O objetivo do estudo foi identificar a prevalência de alterações visuais em crianças de uma escola pública do município de Jaraguá do Sul, sul do Brasil. O delineamento do estudo foi transversal, a população foi composta por todos os escolares de 5 a 11 anos de idade, matriculados no ensino fundamental. Utilizou-se a tabela de Snellen para aferir a acuidade visual de crianças e as que apresentaram dificuldades foram encaminhadas a consultas oftalmológicas completas. Os resultados mostraram que 27,0% frequentaram as consultas completas, sendo que 11,3% apresentaram erros refrativos que necessitavam de prescrição de óculos. O astigmatismo afetou 9,8% dos escolares, seguido de hipermetropia (3,5%), anisometropia (2,0%) e miopia (1,6%). É essencial a implementação de políticas públicas que assegurem triagem oftalmológica regular nas escolas, garantindo acesso ao tratamento adequado, prevenindo o agravamento de problemas visuais e impactos no desempenho acadêmico.
Rutas y transformaciones en el espacio magrebí (ss. II_VIII-VIII_XIV)
Authors: De Felipe Helena , G. Novo Marta
Published: February 2025

La tradicional idea de que el Mágreb ocupaba un espacio periférico en el orbe islámico ha sido claramente sobrepasada por las nuevas aproximaciones historiográficas. La elección del Mágreb para este monográfico está basada en situarlo en una posición central, tal y como corresponde, por otra parte, al proyecto al que se vincula esta sección monográfica[1]. La situación geográfica del Mágreb permite, no solo su estudio como espacio con proyección y movilidad interna, sino también en su papel de conexión con otras áreas: al-Andalus, oriente y la zona de África al sur del Sáhara.
Este monográfico pretende contribuir al estudio de la movilidad de poblaciones asociada al Mágreb, así como a su propia conformación territorial y poblacional en época medieval. Para ello nos hemos basado en el amplio repertorio de fuentes árabes medievales que se refieren al occidente islámico, de tal manera que nuestros estudios nos permitan una visión diacrónica y diversa de los fenómenos que son objeto de nuestro interés. Las movilidades de grupos e individuos responden a una abundante casuística de difícil aprehensión, pero, no obstante, hemos pretendido que, al menos, una parte de la variedad de los motivos de desplazamientos se vea reflejada en los estudios que componen esta sección monográfica.
[1] Esta sección monográfica forma parte de los resultados del proyecto “Tránsitos y migraciones en el norte de África: análisis diacrónico de la población y su entorno (DIANA)”, que se integra en el coordinado MAGNA II (Coord. M. Á. Manzano) “Tránsitos y transformaciones en el espacio y la población magrebíes”, MICIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 y FEDER Una manera de hacer Europa.
Development and validation of my online teaching with GeoGebra (MyOT_G+) kit on mathematical reasoning among pre-university students
Authors: Zainudin Raihan , Zulnaidi Hutkemri , Mafarja Nofouz , Mohamed Kamali Mohd Zahurin
Published: February 2025

Traditional rote learning methods often fail to adequately develop reasoning skills in mathematics, particularly among pre-university students. This study addresses challenges in fostering mathematical reasoning abilities, as evidenced by declining TIMSS results and resistance to pedagogical innovations. My online teaching with GeoGebra (MyOT_G+) kit was developed as a technology-enhanced teaching solution to improve students’ understanding of propositional logic. Grounded in constructivist theory, the kit integrates GeoGebra software and Venn diagrams for an interactive learning experience, focusing on subtopics such as De Morgan’s laws, conditional, converse, inverse, contrapositive, and biconditional statements. Using the design and development research approach and the ADDIE model, the study combined qualitative and quantitative methods. Phase 1 involved interviews with five mathematics lecturers and five pre-university students in Kuala Lumpur to identify instructional needs. Phase 2 focused on designing and validating the MyOT_G+ kit with input from 13 experts. Findings revealed the kit’s user-friendliness, adaptability, and ability to reduce cognitive load, facilitating a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. This study highlights the potential of integrating technology into mathematics education, offering scalable solutions for improving reasoning skills in pre-university contexts. The MyOT_G+ kit provides evidence that interactive, visual tools enhance comprehension of complex topics, with implications for pre-university education and teacher training programs.
Lenguaje de programación para la composición automática de música
Authors: G.G. de Paz Erick , Quintero Flores Perfecto Malaquías , Quiñones Solís Xavier
Published: February 2025

Este artículo presenta un lenguaje de programación que organiza fragmentos de un corpus musical en nuevas y coherentes composiciones de acuerdo con las instrucciones codificadas por el usuario. Para este fin, la sintaxis del lenguaje consiste en una colección de operadores de alto nivel para controlar sistemáticamente los aspectos armónicos y rítmicos de la música compuesta automáticamente. Los operadores principales están basados en un modelo de cadenas de Markov; lo que ocasiona que el proceso de composición sea resultado de varias decisiones aleatorias. Esto permite que para el mismo código, múltiples composiciones diferentes puedan ser producidas. El artículo da una perspectiva sobre los aspectos teóricos del lenguaje y sus sintaxis. Adicionalmente, algunos ejemplos de código y sus composiciones producidas son incluidos y analizados.
Aplicación de la Metodología OOWS y el Marco Ágil Scrum en el Diseño del “Chat Corporativo”
Authors: López Sanluis Miriam , Cuatecontzi Cuahutle Elizabeth , Medina Barrera María Guadalupe , Sánchez Hernández María Janaí , Hernández Mora José Juan
Published: February 2025

Se implementó una solución de mensajería empresarial segura y eficiente para agilizar la comunicación interna de una organización. Se aplicó el modelo OOWS para el diseño conceptual y el marco de trabajo ágil SCRUM para la gestión de su desarrollo. OOWS permitió obtener una representación detallada de los requerimientos funcionales y no funcionales del sistema, mientras que SCRUM garantizó un desarrollo iterativo, adaptable y en el tiempo establecido. Para la aplicación se implementaron controles de acceso basados en roles para asegurar la seguridad y confidencialidad de la información. La arquitectura del sistema se basó en un modelo vista-controlador, el desarrollo se realizó con las tecnologías Tailwind CSS, Laravel y MySQL como gestor de base datos. La aplicación ofrece funcionalidades avanzadas como gestión de usuarios, creación de grupos y salas de chat, así como la posibilidad de compartir archivos de forma controlada, garantizando la confidencialidad de la información. Gracias a esta nueva herramienta, se logró agilizar la comunicación, facilitar la colaboración entre equipos y garantizar la seguridad de la información compartida, mejorando así la productividad y satisfacción en la empresa. Además, se identificaron oportunidades de mejora, como la necesidad de escalar el sistema para integrar más usuarios. Como trabajo futuro, se propuso migrar el chat a una plataforma Cloud Computing para aprovechar las ventajas como la escalabilidad, alta disponibilidad y seguridad que estas tecnologías ofrecen.
IMPACTO DO ISOLAMENTO SOCIAL E DA PANDEMIA GERADA PELO CORONAVÍRUS (COVID – 19) NOS ATENDIMENTOS DO INSTITUTO DE MEDICINA LEGAL DE PETROLINA/PE
Authors: Eugênio Pereira Freire Júlio César , Inojosa Carneiro Campelo Reginaldo , Conrado de Almeida Adriana , Da Silva Souza José Miguel Francisco , Vieira de Mello Silva Arthur , Vasconcelos Montenegro Marcela , Da Silva Sa Freire Tagllyana Renata , Carvalho de Oliveira Izabella
Published: February 2025

Frente à pandemia de Covid-19 no Brasil e às medidas sanitárias de isolamento social para diminuição da transmissibilidade do vírus, este artigo visa comparar os percentuais de perícias traumatológicas, sexológicas e necroscópicas realizadas entre os anos de 2018 e 2019 e os anos de 2021 e 2022. A pesquisa foi realizada no Instituto de Medicina Legal de Petrolina/PE, com consulta aos laudos periciais daquele IML, confeccionados no Sistema de Gestão de Laudos (GDL) das Perícias Médico-Legais do estado dePernambuco. Os resultados apontam para diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre o número de necropsias e de exames em pessoas vivas, tendo este último decréscimo significativo no biênio pandêmico. Destaca-se, ainda, o aumento de necropsias em pessoas vítimas de homicídio do sexo feminino, bem como do número vítimas de acidentes de trânsito. Conclui-se que, em comparativo ao período anterior, as medidas restritivas na pandemia podem ter impactado na demanda dos serviços pelo IML.
REGISTROS DE CRIMES DE ÓDIO NO ESTADO DE GOIÁS DE 2017 A 2022
Authors: Capinã Botelho Costa Brenda , Pereira de Lima Angelita , Santos Silva Elson
Published: February 2025

Esta pesquisa busca apresentar os dados sobre crimes de ódio no estado de Goiás referentes aos anos de 2017 a 2022. De início, são discutidas as dificuldades identificadas para a produção de dados sobre esses delitos. Em seguida, é apresentado o contexto local do estado e delimitadas as categorias relevantes para a pesquisa, quais sejam, raça, etnia, nacionalidade, orientação sexual e identidade de gênero. Estas foram selecionadas com base na Portaria nº 323, da Polícia Civil do Estado de Goiás, que fixou as competências do Grupo Especializado no Atendimento à Vítima de Crimes Raciais e de Intolerância (Geacri) para a apuração e repressão de delitos motivados por racismo, xenofobia, LGBTfobia e intolerância religiosa. Por fim, são apresentados os dados obtidos, em análise que demonstra a importância dessa ação de segurança pública para que se melhor vislumbrasse a vitimização por crimes de ódio no estado.
A GOVERNANÇA DA ORDEM INTERNA NAS PRISÕES BRASILEIRAS
Authors: Almeida Eduardo Lucas , Flávio Sapori Luís
Published: February 2025

O artigo aborda o fenômeno da construção da ordem interna nas unidades prisionais, tendo como objeto de estudo a Penitenciária Nelson Hungria (PNH), localizada em Contagem (MG). O marco teórico é Skarbek (2014), que analisa a mudança na gestão dos presos nas prisões americanas e as transformações ocorridas na forma de governança que, após décadas de regulação pelos códigos de prisões, foi dominado pelos estatutos das gangues prisionais. No Brasil, o fenômeno é observado em boa parte dos presídios nas unidades federativas, que passaram a ser controlados pelas facções criminosas. No estudo realizado na PNH, contudo, constata-se que o código de conduta do PCC não conseguiu hegemonia na unidade prisional, convivendo com códigos de conduta informais típicos da sociedade dos cativos.
GUERRA AO CRIME
Authors: Benassuly Maués Pereira Bruno , De Carvalho Júnior José Gracildo
Published: February 2025

O método Find, Fix, Finish, Exploit, Analyse, Disseminate combina ações operacionais e de inteligência desde sua criação pelas Forças Armadas americanas. A partir de dezembro 2018, foi normatizado pela Polícia Federal para uso em suas operações de Polícia Judiciária. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a efetividade do método pela percepção dos Delegados Federais. Traçou-se a hipótese que, na visão dos Delegados Federais, o método é efetivo por trazer celeridade, ampliar o conhecimento da investigação, dar maior autonomia para a equipe policial e produzir oportunidades de ação. Realizou-se estudo de natureza aplicada, com abordagem quantitativa, de objetivos exploratório e descritivo, sendo feito levantamento de campo, aplicando-se formulário on-line, respondido por 346 participantes, com os resultados analisados por meio de estatística descritiva, exibidos em gráficos e tabelas. Foi confirmada a hipótese pois, na percepção dos Delegados Federais, o método F3EAD foi considerado efetivo.
REINCIDÊNCIA CRIMINAL
Authors: Reis Lima Pedro , Silveira Georgeana , Irffi Guilherme , Maciel de Oliveira Walacy
Published: February 2025

O presente trabalho busca compilar literatura sobre reincidência criminal no Brasil, especificando métricas de reincidência e identificando quais intervenções funcionam no processo de reintegração dos apenados. Ao longo da pesquisa, ficou clara a ausência de evidência empírica para os programas de ressocialização disponíveis no Brasil, o que motivou a exploração da literatura estrangeira. Utiliza-se, então, a metodologia de revisão bibliográfica baseada no escore de Maryland, referência em segurança pública baseada em evidências. Foram encontrados 75 programas, dos quais 31 se enquadram nos critérios de inclusão, 17 têm escore mínimo para avaliação e 8 demonstram efeitos positivos na reintegração. Dessa forma, essas intervenções podem ser replicadas e avaliadas no Brasil, de forma a averiguar a validade externa desses programas, que servem de ponto de partida para os gestores locais.
FACES DO JUVENICÍDIO
Authors: Silva Staats Laís , Scherer Giovane Antonio
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo analisa a dinâmica dos homicídios de jovens em Porto Alegre/RS, considerando o contexto histórico brasileiro e as múltiplas determinações do juvenicídio – fenômeno que é associado à violência estrutural, acarretando a interrupção de projetos de vidas devido aos homicídios de jovens. Por meio da análise documental dos dados do Sistema de Informação sobre Mortalidade (SIM) sobre a cidade de Porto Alegre, observa-se a relação entre mortalidade juvenil e desigualdade social, materializada na análise do território da cidade, bem como suas mediações com a criminalização da pobreza, tendo o racismo estrutural como pilar central do juvenicídio. As vidas descartadas pela violência letal são, em sua maioria, de jovens do sexo masculino, negros e moradores de territórios com precários acessos às políticas públicas. Aponta-se para a necessidade de políticas públicas de proteção social para as juventudes, materializando os princípios legais no que se refere aos direitos juvenis.
Campaigns do matter – the impact of campaigns in reducing framing effects
Authors: Beach Derek , Fenger Jannik , Senninger Roman
Published: February 2025

This study examines the role of political campaigns in reducing voter susceptibility to framing effects, focusing on the 2022 EU defense opt-out referendum in Denmark. Unlike prior research, we directly engage with the influence of a real-world campaign by conducting framing experiments at the campaign's outset and its conclusion. The findings reveal a significant reduction in framing effects. At the start of the campaign, frames associated with losses moved voter opinions on the referendum, whereas by the end of the campaign this impact waned by the campaign's end. The result suggests that the campaign provided voters with information and arguments that made them less susceptible to framing effects, and instead empowered voters to make informed decisions on the referendum based on their own attitudes towards the EU. In the conclusions we encourage further research on susceptibility to elite messages in real-world settings.
THE DUTY OF CLIMATE CARE
Authors: Kysar Douglas A.
Published: February 2025

This article provides a historical context of climate change and the failure of political and international efforts to address greenhouse gas emissions. It discusses the rise of climate change litigation worldwide and explores conceptual issues related to a duty of climate care. The article highlights landmark cases that have resulted in court orders requiring governments to take stronger action on climate change. It also discusses lawsuits that aim to hold major fossil fuel companies accountable for their contribution to climate change. The challenges faced by plaintiffs in attributing emissions and establishing responsibility for climate change are also discussed. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of legally enforceable duties of climate care in addressing the global climate crisis.
The Rationality of Rule-Guided Behavior: A Statement of the Problem
Authors: Shapiro Scott
Published: February 2025

It is often thought that rules are problematic because of their over- and underinclusiveness. The worry presumably is that it can never be rational to guide one's conduct by rules because any rule will give this wrong recommendation in some cases, and it can never be rational to follow the wrong recommendation. To my mind, this isn't the real problem with rules, if only because the problem exists even in those instances when rules are not over- or underinclusive-that is, even when they give the right result. For even when they give the right result, we can still ask: Why do I have a reason to guide my actions by the rule rather than just doing the right thing? If it is the right thing to do, then that is the only reason I need, not because the rule told me to do the right thing.
Assessing the Predictive Capacity of Streamflow Estimations for Modelling Water Security Dynamics in Arid Regions: A Case Study of Kuwait
Authors: Bouhamad Fawaz
Published: February 2025

Kuwait faces significant challenges in water resource management due to its extreme aridity and heavy reliance on non-renewable groundwater and desalination. This study evaluates the water security of the Raudhatain and Umm Al Aysh aquifers, using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model to simulate groundwater recharge rates. Employing high-resolution spatial data, including Digital Elevation Models (DEM) and satellite imagery, the model was calibrated and validated to assess groundwater flows under various land use and climate scenarios. Streamflow generated from combining surface runoff, lateral flow and baseflow estimations, was used to calibrate the model due to the lack of observed streamflow data in the region. The study estimates the average areal groundwater recharge rates for the Raudhatain watershed to be 6.22 mm/year, and the Raudhatain and Umm Al Aysh freshwater aquifers to be 12.35 mm/year and 13.64 mm/year, respectively. These findings prove the reliability of the streamflow estimations, after deep analysis and comparisons of the results with other studies done on the Raudhatain basin. The findings reveal critical imbalances between groundwater recharge and extraction rates, with recharge rates being significantly less than extraction rates. The simulations in this study indicate that without intervention, the current extraction rates will lead to substantial depletion of the Raudhatain and Umm Al Aysh aquifers by the years 2050 and 2059, respectively. The findings of this paper suggest that the amount of artificial recharge required to ensure the long-term safety of the Raudhatain and Umm Al Aysh freshwater aquifers is 3.0 million 𝑚3 and 1.5 million 𝑚3, respectively, while prioritising the Raudhatain aquifer. This study recommends maximising the utilisation of the sparse rainfall in Kuwait for artificial recharge through sustainable management practices that promote water reuse and recycling. The creation of shallow infiltration ponds in the aquifers known as Chaukas have been proposed to maximise the utilisation of the very little rainfall in Kuwait. By comparing these results with global arid regions, the study provides valuable insights into effective groundwater management strategies that could be adapted to similar environments facing water scarcity.
How Can We Better Understand International Students’ Acculturative Stress, Mental Health, and Well-Being? Addressing Methodology Gaps
Authors: Xie Qiang
Published: February 2025

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Multiple Phonological Access Pathways and their Creation: The case of Number Words
Authors: Handelsman Noa
Published: February 2025

Accumulating evidence shows that the phonological production of words does not follow a single pathway, as was assumed in the past. Rather, some words are produced via dedicated production pathways. Previous studies showed such pathway separation for words from different categories (e.g., number versus non-number words) or with different meanings (number words with numerical versus non-numerical meaning, e.g., ‘Nine West’). Here, we show that the separation of phonological production pathways is even greater than that: even the same word with the same meaning can follow different phonological production pathways, depending on the context in which the word is produced. We report HLI, a woman with aphasia. She erred in 5 number-production tasks, all with phonological output but with different input modalities: digits, written number words, dice patterns, encyclopedic questions, and approximate quantities. We conclude she had impaired phonological production of number words. Critically, she performed relatively well in 3 other phonological number production tasks: oral calculation, counting, and repetition. This dissociation indicates multiple phonological production pathways for verbal numbers. We propose that HLI has a deficit in a default phonological production pathway, which serves most number-production tasks. At the same time, other, dedicated pathways of phonological number production, which are recruited uniquely by the calculation, counting, and repetition tasks, are spared. Finally, we propose a concrete model that explains when and how the dedicated, task-specific phonological-access pathways are created, and we show that HLI’s performance satisfies a central prediction of this model.
Early Cognitive Screening for Individuals on the Alzheimer’s Disease Continuum
Authors: Urian Diana M , Gupta Garima , Battista Mike , Wild Conor J , Owen Adrian M
Published: February 2025

Mild cognitive impairment is a critical transitional stage between normal aging and dementia, yet early detection remains challenging due to limitations in existing screening methods. Many traditional neuropsychological assessments are time-consuming, require specialized training, and are impractical for widespread use in primary care settings. In this study, we review the current landscape of cognitive screening tools and present a novel, fully automated screener based on two tasks from the Creyos cognitive assessment platform. This screener, designed for rapid administration without clinical supervision, effectively differentiates between cognitively normal individuals and those at risk of progression along the Alzheimer’s disease continuum. Validation analyses demonstrate that the screener has high sensitivity and specificity, outperforming many conventional assessments while promising to significantly reduce the burden on clinicians. By offering a brief, accessible, and reliable alternative to standard screening tools, this approach has the potential to enhance early detection efforts and facilitate timely intervention, ultimately improving patient outcomes and optimizing healthcare resources.
Uncorking Wine Choices: How Producer Familiarity and Non-traditional Labels Shape Wine Choices, Unveiling the Mediating Role of Perceived Quality
Authors: Nega Chrysanthi , Kourtesis Panagiotis , Krystallis Athanasios , Pateraki Lena
Published: February 2025

The present study aims to illustrate how schema theory can serve as a cohesive framework for understanding consumers’ preferences for wine labels. It explores the impact of humorous wine labels on consumers' purchase decision processes. Additionally, the role of familiarity bias is investigated using producer-name labels. A total of 360 Greek participants were surveyed online and exposed to combinations of humorous, nature-related, and producer-name labels. Responses were assessed in terms of perceived quality, purchase intention, and willingness to pay the quoted price. The findings revealed that humorous labels negatively affected perceived quality and purchase decisions, supporting schema theory. Following the familiarity bias, familiar producer names positively influenced buying and payment intentions. This study employs a cognitive framework to enhance the understanding of consumers’ buying decision patterns in the context of wine labels.
Extending Truth-Default Theory to Misinformation: Lessons for Misinformation Scholarship from Deception Research
Authors: Moore Ryan Christopher , Hancock Jeffrey
Published: February 2025

This paper connects deception research, specifically truth-default theory (TDT), tomisinformation research. Through TDT’s propositions and supporting empirics, we demonstratehow the central questions in misinformation research can benefit from deeper engagement withdeception scholarship and in particular TDT. Findings in the misinformation literature that havebeen surprising or unexpected (e.g., relatively few people are exposed to and sharemisinformation online) are predicted and explained by TDT. Robust conclusions from TDTabout deception in human communication (e.g., people are truth-biased) are challenged byfindings from misinformation research, prompting deeper investigation. Deception detectionresearch paradigms have important lessons for misinformation research about the design ofmisinformation-detection tasks that should be considered when interpreting results (e.g.,true-false base rates, prompted vs. unprompted veracity judgments). Analytic approaches fromTDT (e.g., analyzing accuracy for truthful and deceptive messages independently) provide aframework for misinformation research to better understand the detection of misinformation andmore holistically evaluate the outcomes of misinformation interventions, and TDT’s lessons onhow to improve deception detection accuracy also suggest strategies for interventions whichimprove the detection of misinformation without undermining trust in credible news andinformation.
DYNAMIC CLASSIFICATION OF BELTRAMI FLOWS
Authors:   nstituto de Desarrollo Humano (IDH) – Universidad Nacional De General Sarmiento,Juan María Gutierrez 1150 – (1613) Buenos Aires – Argentina., González R.
Published: February 2025

We study four configurations of Beltrami flows (BFs) defined as∇×v=±γ±v, whereγ>0 is an eigenvalue and which have a progressive rotating wave dynamics (PRWs) that satisfies the dynamic property (DP) [1], which allows us to classify them on the basis of the eigenvalues that result in each configuration. The first configuration corresponds to an infinite volume domain without contours. The classifier eigenvalue isγ±ph=2/vph±wherekis the modulus of the wavevector that forms an angleθwith the rotation axis. The result is a finite-amplitude, transverse, dispersive, circularly polarised, planar PRWs with a continuous spectrum. The second configuration has the same domain as configuration one. The classifying eigenvalue isγ±ph=2/vph±withvphbeing the phase velocity, withvph+<0 andvph−>0. They are axi-symmetric or non-axi-symmetric along the axis of rotation, of finite amplitude, non-dispersive and with motion between concentric cylinders at which the radial velocity equals zero. In the third configuration the fluid is confined in an infinite cylinder. The classifying eigenvalue is againγ±phbut it results discretized by the boundary conditions on the cylinder wall. Classification is exemplified forvph+=−0.1 and three rotating modes withm=0,m=1 ym=2. These are finite amplitude dispersive PRWs. The fourth configuration consists of a rotational-translational flow, characterized by the Rossby number R0=U/aΩ which is an intake flow to a semi-infinite cylinder. The classifying eigenvalue isγ±phwithvph±=∓R0. These are PRWs, of the same type as in the infinite cylinder, but dependent on R0. It is shown that these waves exist only in the intervalR0∈(0,0.642]. Where forR0=0.642 one has only the mode withm=1 and asR0decreases the modesm=0 andm≥2 arise successively. It is observed that, for the same R0, waves of the same sign of frequency do not exchange energy. For each configuration the possibilities and conditions of resonant triadic interactions are analyzed.
Coronary Vasospasm and Heart Rhythm Disorders: A Case Report
Authors: Rodella Luca
Published: February 2025

Vasospastic angina (VSA), also known as variant angina, is a condition characterized by recurrent episodes of chest pain, frequently during the night or in the early hours in the morning, due to spasm and contraction of the muscular tonaca of the coronary arteries, differentiating therefore from classic angina. The real physiopatological mechanisms of VSA are still a field of considerable research, although it is now clear that inflammation plays an important role in the genesis of the spasm. Pharmacological therapy, based today primarily on the use of nitrates and calcium channel blockers, is also an area of study to guarantee a bassetter prognosis for these patients.
Fiduciary-Republican Property
Authors: Laín Bru
Published: February 2025

Can property ownership be essentially equated with the absolute and individual right to exclude others from a resource? By critically assessing this question, this article reconstructs the republican conception of property, explaining the way it was formerly shaped by the ancient natural law, and then by the Lockean tradition. Both intellectual and conceptual influences molded modern republican's property conception as a kind of fiduciary relationship, namely, as an institutional and juridical agreement between a trustor or principal and its trustees or agents with overlapped and interdependent interests, necessities, and rights. This view differs from the so-called “classical liberal property” commonly understood as an absolute dominium relying on an individual and exclusivist right enabling their holder to freely alienate and freely accumulate material things. The article concludes by suggesting that important legal areas of our contemporary market societies are certainly established in accordance with this republican-fiduciary conception of property rights.
Ritual Misdeeds and Dutiful Transgressions
Authors: Walters Holly , Yates Donna , Mackenzie Simon , Bērziņa Diāna
Published: February 2025

This article explores the role of sacred fossils, specifically ammonites called “Shaligrams,” in criminal acts and norm violations. It challenges conventional theories of criminal motivation via object agency, where nonhuman entities significantly impact crime conceptualization and perpetration. Originating from Nepal, Shaligrams are revered as living manifestations of Hindu gods and possess unique agency that influences human behavior. The relationships that humans form with Shaligrams blur the lines between rational human choice and response to the needs and desires of “agentic” objects. By examining instances where Shaligrams inspire criminal actions or where they themselves violate norms, we broaden the understanding of criminal agency beyond human-centric perspectives. Inclusion of Shaligrams in criminal networks and their impact on decision-making highlights the interplay between humans, natural objects, and cultural beliefs. This anthropological approach to criminology offers new insights into the dynamics of crime, challenging traditional notions of agency and rationality in criminal acts.
Ocorrência de cachorro-do-mato (Cerdocyon thous) com rarefação pilosa no sudoeste do estado de São Paulo: um caso de sarna sarcóptica?
Authors: Oliveira Natally C. , Sarti Giovanna A. A. , da Silva Neto José X. , Sarno Larissa P. , Ferrari Victoria M. , Sanches Alexandra
Published: February 2025

Esta nota traz um registro fotográfico feito em uma propriedade rural em Campina do Monte Alegre (SP) em 2022 de cachorros-do-mato Cerdocyon thous (Linnaeus, 1766) com extrema rarefação pilosa, uma condição que poderia ser atribuída à parasitose pelo ácaro Sarcoptes scabiei, escabiose ou sarna sarcóptica, a qual é altamente contagiosa e que gera grande declínio populacional de espécies silvestres. Na região, moradores permitem que animais domésticos tenham comportamento de vida livre, propiciando e facilitando a transmissão de parasitologias entre espécies. Estudos epidemiológicos, além de ações de promoção dos cuidados de saúde dos animais domésticos, são essenciais para que possam ser estabelecidos programas de Saúde Única e de conservação de espécies selvagens.
КОМПЛЕКСНИЙ МАРКЕТИНГ У СТРУКТУРІ УПРАВЛІННЯ ПІДПРИЄМСТВОМ
Authors: ЦІХАНОВСЬКА Олена , СИСОЄВА Інна
Published: February 2025

The article examines the role and functions of marketing in the conditions of modern business. It is shown that marketing is an indispensable tool for influencing consumer behavior aimed at stimulating the sale of products, while its implementation depends entirely on the activities of the enterprise itself.     The main role and functions of marketing activity and their impact on increasing the efficiency of the enterprise's functioning are determined.Special attention is paid to the study of the importance of marketing in the management of manufacturing enterprises. It is considered as one of the key functions of management and a management concept that plays a decisive role in ensuring the stable operation of the organization. Innovative approaches to the improvement of marketing activity are proposed, which can find practical application in the activities of enterprises. The recommendations are aimed at increasing the effectiveness of marketing strategies and improving the overall management of the enterprise.The article explores the role of comprehensive marketing in enterprise management, .particularly its impact on strategic planning, adaptation to a dynamic market environment, and ensuring competitiveness. It examines the integration of digital technologies, ecological initiatives, and innovations into marketing activities to build sustainable competitive advantages. The prospects for further research are outlined, focusing on the use of marketing tools for the long-term development of enterprises.
ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ ІННОВАЦІЙНОГО МАРКЕТИНГУ В ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ ПРОМИСЛОВИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ
Authors: СИСОЄВА Інна , ЦІХАНОВСЬКА Олена
Published: February 2025

Innovative marketing is a process aimed at finding new business directions, creating fundamentally new products, and introducing innovations into the production of existing products. In practical terms, this involves the production and sale of competitive innovative products that fully meet the needs of consumers.The use of innovative approaches in the marketing activities of industrial enterprises makes it possible to better satisfy the needs of customers, increase the customer audience and master new sales markets. It has been studied that innovations reflect the technical, production and commercial potential of the enterprise, as well as its creative capabilities.The main driving factors for the development of innovative activities of industrial enterprises are competition, the growth of scientific and technical potential, changes in consumer behavior and dynamic processes of globalization.Innovations in marketing cover the improvement of product manufacturing processes, updating and improving their design, packaging, promotion methods, sales promotion and setting optimal prices for products.In the course of the study, the classification of marketing innovations according to general and specific characteristics based on their influence on the behavior of social groups was considered. All types of innovations are closely interconnected, forming a single system of innovative marketing.  The combination of different innovative approaches leads to changes in the marketing complex of the enterprise.It is noted that strategies based on modern technologies and aimed at developing new markets have a high level of risk.They require considerable effort in both marketing and technology areas, including making informed decisions in the development and implementation of strategies in such aspects as product policy, pricing, promotion methods, advertising activities and the selection of target markets.Choosing a strategy should take into account the company's strengths and weaknesses, its opportunities and threats, as well as resource potential, market positions and strategic goals.