bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of the sustainability report on Hungarian stock prices
Authors: Tömöri Gergő , Lakatos Vilmos
Published: January 2025

ESG reporting has become increasingly significant for evaluating corporate sustainability. Our study examined firms that had been publicly listed for several years by 2023, and which had already engaged in ESG reporting voluntarily, showing an early, consistent commitment to sustainability despite the absence of regulatory requirements. We hypothesised that this group’s market valuation metrics would reflect a more favourable and realistic investor assessment compared to a control group. However, our findings revealed that while statistically significant differences appeared primarily in the Price-to-Book Value (P/BV) ratios, overall, the investor assessments did not yet demonstrate a statistically significant divergence on average. This may suggest that ESG reports serve more as marketing tools than as indicators of genuine sustainable resource management, which some investors recognise from other mandatory financial disclosures. These insights can support further research on the Hungarian investment climate and aid in refining EU sustainability directives within Hungary’s regulatory framework.
JEL classification code: Q56, G11
Capacidades dinámicas y economía circular en las organizaciones: un análisis bibliométrico
Authors: Sánchez Martínez Daniel , Lavín Verastegui Jesús , Pedraza Melo Norma Angélica , Jasso Javier
Published: January 2025

El objetivo del trabajo es identificar y caracterizar la producción académica y científica en el estudio de las capacidades dinámicas (CD) y economía circular (EC) en las organizaciones orientadas hacia la sostenibilidad**. La metodología usada se basa en el análisis bibliométrico utilizando las herramientas biblioshiny y VOSviewer. El estudio selecciona y analiza 128 artículos provenientes de las bases de datos de Scopus y Web of Science de los años 2015 al 2022, de los cuales el 85% se desarrollaron en Europa, Asia y EE. UU y el restante 15% es de América Latina y África. A partir de los dos ejes de análisis (CD y EC) se identifican seis grupos teórico-analíticos acerca del campo de estudio sobre las capacidades dinámicas y su relación con la economía circular en las organizaciones: a) capacidades dinámicas y resiliencia en la sostenibilidad corporativa, b) la economía circular e industria 4.0, c) modelos de negocio sostenible, d) gestión ambiental y ventaja competitiva, e) sistemas de gestión ambiental y f) innovación.
Pervasive Games for Sexual Health Promotion: Scoping Literature Review
Authors: Rubio Claudio , Besoain Felipe
Published: January 2025

Background

Serious games play a fundamental role in promoting safe sexual behaviors. This medium has great potential for promoting healthy behaviors that prevent potential risk factors, such as sexually transmitted infections, and promote adherence to sexual health treatments, such as antiretroviral therapy. The ubiquity of mobile devices enhances access to such tools, increasing the effectiveness of video games as agents of change.

Objective

In this scoping review, we aimed to (1) identify the extent to which pervasive games have been used in the field of sexual health, (2) determine the theories used in the design and evaluation of pervasive games for sexual health, (3) identify the methods used to evaluate pervasive games for sexual health, and (4) explore the reported benefits of using pervasive games for sexual health.

Methods

Following the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) methodology, we conducted a comprehensive literature search in the Web of Science, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and ACM databases for articles published between January 1, 2000, and August 4, 2024. Included articles were published in English between 2000 and 2024 and involved the design, implementation, or evaluation of a ubiquitous video game focused on promoting safe sexual behaviors, with qualitative and/or quantitative results based on theory-based techniques and ubiquitous technologies. Review articles, conference papers, or books without available data or quantitative or qualitative results were excluded.

Results

We screened 521 of 612 articles (85.1%) after removing duplicates. After the title and abstract review, 51 (9.8%) articles were assessed for eligibility, and 30 (5.8%) articles meeting the criteria were studied and evaluated in depth. The results suggested that the use of pervasive video games has a positive impact on promoting safe sexual behaviors. This is enhanced by the effectiveness of theory-based techniques and the use of mobile technologies as developmental factors that drive the gaming experience. The results indicated that this domain is a growing field that should not be ignored.

Conclusions

The literature showed that pervasive video games have been effective in promoting safe sexual behaviors. Substantial growth has been seen in scientific community interest in researching this domain; nevertheless, there is still much to work on. In this context, we advocate for the standardization of design, implementation, and experimentation as essential phases in creating video game experiences. These 3 fundamental aspects are critical in the development of video game–based studies to ensure the reproducibility of experiments.
Evaluation and Comparison of the Academic Quality of Open-Access Mega Journals and Authoritative Journals: Disruptive Innovation Evaluation
Authors: Jiang Yuyan , Liu Xue-li , Wang Liyun
Published: January 2025

Background

Some scholars who are skeptical about open-access mega journals (OAMJs) have argued that low-quality papers are often difficult to publish in more prestigious and authoritative journals, and OAMJs may be their main destination.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the academic quality of OAMJs and highlight their important role in clinical medicine. To achieve this aim, authoritative journals and representative OAMJs in this field were selected as research objects. The differences between the two were compared and analyzed in terms of their level of disruptive innovation. Additionally, this paper explored the countries and research directions for which OAMJs serve as publication channels for disruptive innovations.

Methods

In this study, the journal information, literature data, and open citation relationship data were sourced from Journal Citation Reports (JCR), Web of Science (WoS), InCites, and the OpenCitations Index of PubMed Open PMID-to-PMID citations (POCI). Then, we calculated the disruptive innovation level of the focus paper based on the local POCI database.

Results

The mean Journal Disruption Index (JDI) values for the selected authoritative journals and OAMJs were 0.5866 (SD 0.26933) and 0.0255 (SD 0.01689), respectively, showing a significant difference. Only 1.48% (861/58,181) of the OAMJ papers reached the median level of disruptive innovation of authoritative journal papers (MDAJ). However, the absolute number was roughly equal to that of authoritative journals. OAMJs surpassed authoritative journals in publishing innovative papers in 24 research directions (eg, Allergy), accounting for 40.68% of all research directions in clinical medicine. Among research topics with at least 10 authoritative papers, OAMJs matched or exceeded MDAJ in 35.71% of cases. The number of papers published in authoritative journals and the average level of disruptive innovation in each country showed a linear relationship after logarithmic treatment, with a correlation coefficient of –0.891 (P<.001). However, the number of papers published in OAMJs in each country and the average level of disruptive innovation did not show a linear relationship after logarithmic treatment.

Conclusions

While the average disruptive innovation level of papers published by OAMJs is significantly lower than that of authoritative journals, OAMJs have become an important publication channel for innovative research in various research directions. They also provide fairer opportunities for the publication of innovative results from limited-income countries. Therefore, the academic community should recognize the contribution and value of OAMJs to advancing scientific research.
The Association Between the Digital Divide and Health Inequalities Among Older Adults in China: Nationally Representative Cross-Sectional Survey
Authors: Wu Mengqiu , Xue Yongxi , Ma Chengyu
Published: January 2025

Background

Health inequalities among older adults become increasingly pronounced as aging progresses. In the digital era, some researchers argue that access to and use of digital technologies may contribute to or exacerbate these existing health inequalities. Conversely, other researchers believe that digital technologies can help mitigate these disparities.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the digital divide and health inequality among older adults and to offer recommendations for promoting health equity.

Methods

Data were obtained from the 2018 and 2020 waves of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. Physical, mental, and subjective health were assessed using the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) scale, the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living scale, the Mini-Mental State Examination scale, and a 5-point self-rated health scale, respectively. The chi-square and rank sum tests were used to explore whether internet use and access were associated with health inequality status. After controlling for confounders, multiple linear regression models were used to further determine this association. Sensitivity analysis was conducted using propensity score matching, and heterogeneity was analyzed for different influencing factors.

Results

The 2018 analysis highlighted widening health disparities among older adults due to internet access and use, with statistically significant increases in inequalities in self-rated health (3.9%), ADL score (5.8%), and cognition (7.5%). Similarly, internet use widened gaps in self-rated health (7.5%) and cognition (7.6%). Conversely, the 2020 analysis demonstrated that internet access improved health disparities among older adults, reducing gaps in self-rated health (3.8%), ADL score (2.1%), instrumental ADL score (3.5%), and cognition (7.5%), with significant results, except for ADL. Internet use also narrowed disparities, with significant effects on self-rated health (4.8%) and cognition (12.8%). The robustness of the results was confirmed through propensity score–matching paired tests. In addition, the study found heterogeneity in the effects of internet access and use on health inequalities among older adults, depending on sex, age, education, and region.

Conclusions

The impact of internet access and use on health inequalities among older adults showed different trends in 2018 and 2020. These findings underscore the importance of addressing the challenges and barriers to internet use among older adults, particularly during the early stages of digital adoption. It is recommended to promote equitable access to the health benefits of the internet through policy interventions, social support, and technological advancements.
Effectiveness of Remote Patient Monitoring Equipped With an Early Warning System in Tertiary Care Hospital Wards: Retrospective Cohort Study (Preprint)
Authors: Lakshman Pavithra , Gopal Priyanka T , Khurdi Sheen
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

Monitoring vital signs in hospitalized patients is crucial for evaluating their clinical condition. While early warning scores like the modified early warning score (MEWS) are typically calculated 3 to 4 times daily through spot checks, they might not promptly identify early deterioration. Leveraging technologies that provide continuous monitoring of vital signs, combined with an early warning system, has the potential to identify clinical deterioration sooner. This approach empowers health care providers to intervene promptly and effectively.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to assess the impact of a Remote Patient Monitoring System (RPMS) with an automated early warning system (R-EWS) on patient safety in noncritical care at a tertiary hospital. R-EWS performance was compared with a simulated Modified Early Warning System (S-MEWS) and a simulated threshold-based alert system (S-Threshold).

METHODS

Patient outcomes, including intensive care unit (ICU) transfers due to deterioration and discharges for nondeteriorating cases, were analyzed in Ramaiah Memorial Hospital’s general wards with RPMS. Sensitivity, specificity, chi-square test for alert frequency distribution equality, and the average time from the first alert to ICU transfer in the last 24 hours was determined. Alert and patient distribution by tiers and vitals in R-EWS groups were examined.

RESULTS

Analyzing 905 patients, including 38 with deteriorations, R-EWS, S-Threshold, and S-MEWS generated more alerts for deteriorating cases. R-EWS showed high sensitivity (97.37%) and low specificity (23.41%), S-Threshold had perfect sensitivity (100%) but low specificity (0.46%), and S-MEWS demonstrated moderate sensitivity (47.37%) and high specificity (81.31%). The average time from initial alert to clinical deterioration was at least 18 hours for RPMS and S-Threshold in deteriorating participants. R-EWS had increased alert frequency and a higher proportion of critical alerts for deteriorating cases.

CONCLUSIONS

This study underscores R-EWS role in early deterioration detection, emphasizing timely interventions for improved patient outcomes. Continuous monitoring enhances patient safety and optimizes care quality.
Evaluation and Comparison of the Academic Quality of Open-Access Mega Journals and Authoritative Journals: Disruptive Innovation Evaluation (Preprint)
Authors: Jiang Yuyan , Liu Xue-li , Wang Liyun
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

Some scholars who are skeptical about open-access mega journals (OAMJs) have argued that low-quality papers are often difficult to publish in more prestigious and authoritative journals, and OAMJs may be their main destination.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to evaluate the academic quality of OAMJs and highlight their important role in clinical medicine. To achieve this aim, authoritative journals and representative OAMJs in this field were selected as research objects. The differences between the two were compared and analyzed in terms of their level of disruptive innovation. Additionally, this paper explored the countries and research directions for which OAMJs serve as publication channels for disruptive innovations.

METHODS

In this study, the journal information, literature data, and open citation relationship data were sourced from Journal Citation Reports (JCR), Web of Science (WoS), InCites, and the OpenCitations Index of PubMed Open PMID-to-PMID citations (POCI). Then, we calculated the disruptive innovation level of the focus paper based on the local POCI database.

RESULTS

The mean Journal Disruption Index (JDI) values for the selected authoritative journals and OAMJs were 0.5866 (SD 0.26933) and 0.0255 (SD 0.01689), respectively, showing a significant difference. Only 1.48% (861/58,181) of the OAMJ papers reached the median level of disruptive innovation of authoritative journal papers (MDAJ). However, the absolute number was roughly equal to that of authoritative journals. OAMJs surpassed authoritative journals in publishing innovative papers in 24 research directions (eg, Allergy), accounting for 40.68% of all research directions in clinical medicine. Among research topics with at least 10 authoritative papers, OAMJs matched or exceeded MDAJ in 35.71% of cases. The number of papers published in authoritative journals and the average level of disruptive innovation in each country showed a linear relationship after logarithmic treatment, with a correlation coefficient of –0.891 (P<.001). However, the number of papers published in OAMJs in each country and the average level of disruptive innovation did not show a linear relationship after logarithmic treatment.

CONCLUSIONS

While the average disruptive innovation level of papers published by OAMJs is significantly lower than that of authoritative journals, OAMJs have become an important publication channel for innovative research in various research directions. They also provide fairer opportunities for the publication of innovative results from limited-income countries. Therefore, the academic community should recognize the contribution and value of OAMJs to advancing scientific research.
Assessment, Decision, Adaptation, Production, Topical Experts-Integration, Training, and Testing (ADAPT-ITT) Framework to Tailor Evidence-Based Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment for People With HIV to Enhance Engagement and Adherence: Qualitative Results from a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Lopez Cristina M , Moreland Angela D , Amaya Stephanie , Bisca Erin , Mujica Christin , Wilson Tayler , Baker Nathaniel , Richey Lauren , Eckard Allison Ross , Resick Patricia A , Safren Steven A , Danielson Carla Kmett
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

Individuals with co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and HIV are at high-risk for negative HIV-related outcomes, including low adherence to antiretroviral therapy, faster disease progression, more hospitalizations, and almost twice the rate of death. Despite high rates of PTSD in persons with HIV (PWH) and poor HIV-related health outcomes associated with PTSD, an effective evidence-based treatment for PTSD symptoms in PWH does not exist.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to describe the adaptation and theater testing of an evidence-based intervention designed for people with co-occurring PTSD and HIV.

METHODS

The Assessment, Decision, Adaptation, Production, Topical experts-integration, Training, and Testing (ADAPT-ITT) framework guided the formative process used to modify an evidence-based PTSD treatment (cognitive processing therapy; CPT) to meet the unique needs of PWH experiencing PTSD. With the integration of Life-Steps for Medication Adherence (Life-Steps), the adapted protocol (CPT-Life-Steps for integration of adherence; CPT-L) targeted HIV-related stigma and HIV medication adherence within a trauma-informed framework. Theater testing was completed with 7 participants to evaluate acceptability of CPT-L for PWH. The qualitative data (N=54 recordings) used to evaluate and adapt CPT-L emerged from individual interviews conducted with participants after each therapy session as well as exit interviews conducted at posttreatment data collection.

RESULTS

After challenging stigma-related appraisals, participants expressed feeling less constrained by maladaptive thoughts. These shifts translated to increased self-efficacy with both HIV-related care and mental health.

CONCLUSIONS

These results indicate that trauma-informed work with PWH should consider the impact of HIV on trauma-related stuck points, intersecting identities (including living with HIV), and challenging internalized stigma. Findings provide evidence that CPT-L is acceptable and effective in addressing internalized HIV stigma that impacts PTSD symptom maintenance and HIV treatment engagement.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov; NCT05275842; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05275842?id=NCT05275842&rank=1

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-10.1016/j.conctc.2023.101150
Content Validation of Demensia KITA© App for Malaysian Dementia Caregivers (Preprint)
Authors: A Rashid Nurul Syaireen , Mohamad Marzuki Muhamad Fadhil , Abdullah Nik Nairan , Mohamad Mariam , A. Takshe Aseel , Mohd Yunus Raudah , Xin Wee Chen
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

The increasing incidence of dementia is a significant global health concern. In Malaysia, dementia prevalence is expected to rise in the near future. Despite available interventions and technologies, caregivers of people living with dementia (PLwD) lack sufficient support. To address the need for affordable, accessible, and culturally relevant digital resources, the Demensia KITA© mobile app was developed to support Malaysian PLwD caregivers by providing relevant health education, caregiving skills and motivational resources. The app covers twelve topics: dementia knowledge, patient behaviour, nursing, dietary needs, oral care, physical and cognitive rehabilitations, support groups, welfare and respite care services, stress management, and motivational support.

OBJECTIVE

This study assesses the content validity of the Demensia KITA© app, employing a content validation measurement tool to report findings, limitations, and recommendations.

METHODS

Six healthcare experts assessed the app content for relevance, clarity, simplicity and ambiguity. A content validation forms were emailed to each expert, while the app prototype in Android Package Format (APK) was shared via WhatsApp. Experts were given one month to review and score the app remotely.

RESULTS

The content validity of individual item (I-CVI) scores for all topics were excellent (1.00), except for “Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)”, which scored 0.83 for relevance, clarity, and ambiguity, and 0.67 for simplicity. Overall, the average of I-CVI (S-CVI/Ave) for relevance, clarity and ambiguity was 0.99, and 0.97 for simplicity, with the proportion of scale items rated 3 or 4 for relevance by all experts (S-CVI/UA) of 0.92.

CONCLUSIONS

Overall, the assessment showed good content validity. By sharing our findings, we hope to provide valuable insights to other researchers who may face similar needs in validating health educational material content.

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191911880
Enhancing Early Diabetic Retinopathy Detection through Synthetic DR1
Image Generation: A StyleGAN3 Approach (Preprint)
Authors: Das Sagarnil , Walia Pradeep
Published: January 2025

UNSTRUCTURED

Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of preventable blindness. Early
detection at the DR1 stage is critical but is hindered by a scarcity of
high-quality fundus images. This study uses StyleGAN3 to generate synthetic DR1
images characterized by microaneurysms with high fidelity and diversity. The
aim is to address data scarcity and enhance the performance of supervised
classifiers. A dataset of 2,602 DR1 images was used to train the model,
followed by a comprehensive evaluation using quantitative metrics, including
Frechet Inception Distance (FID), Kernel Inception Distance (KID), and
Equivariance with respect to translation (EQ-T) and rotation (EQ-R).
Qualitative assessments included Human Turing tests, where trained
ophthalmologists evaluated the realism of synthetic images. Spectral analysis
further validated image quality. The model achieved a final FID score of 17.29,
outperforming the mean FID of 21.18 (95 percent confidence interval - 20.83 to
21.56) derived from bootstrap resampling. Human Turing tests demonstrated the
model's ability to produce highly realistic images, though minor artifacts near
the borders were noted. These findings suggest that StyleGAN3-generated
synthetic DR1 images hold significant promise for augmenting training datasets,
enabling more accurate early detection of Diabetic Retinopathy. This
methodology highlights the potential of synthetic data in advancing medical
imaging and AI-driven diagnostics.
Development and Spatial External Validation of A Prediction Model of Survival in People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) after Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART) in China: Based on Random Survival Forest Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Li Xiaoshan , Li Yanhui , Zhu Zhengping , Tan Bingxin , Zhou Xiaoyi , Shi Hongjie , Li Xin , Zhu Ping , Xu Yuanyuan
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

Due to compromised immune systems, people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are at an increased risk of opportunistic infections and deaths.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to develop and spatial externally validate a predictive model for the survival of PLWHA following the initiation of highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) in China.

METHODS

This retrospective cohort study used data from the HIV/AIDS epidemic surveillance system of the National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention, China CDC. The training set and the validation set included PLWHA from Nanjing and Nantong city, respectively. The prediction model was developed by the random survival forest (RSF), and its performance was evaluated against the Cox model (benchmark model), by area under the curve (AUC), consistency index (C index), calibration curves, integrated brier score (iBS) and decision curve analysis (DCA) curve.

RESULTS

A total of 8,960 patients were eligible for this study, consisting of 5,261 cases in training set (mean [SD] age 32.39 [13.30] years; male 4,891 [92.97%] patients) and 3,699 cases in validation set (mean [SD] age 43.31 [14.18] years; male 869 [83.39%] patients). The RSF model was developed based on the top 7 variables ranked by the variable importance, including hemoglobin, age at HAART treatment, infection route, white blood cell count, education level, blood glucose, and the CD4 count prior to HARRT. The RSF model exhibited good performance, with an iBS of 0.129 in the training set and 0.113 in the validation set, and a C index of 0.896 (95% CI: 0.884 - 0.908) in the training set and 0.756 (95% CI: 0.730 - 0.782) in the validation set, respectively. The iAUC was 0.918 (95% CI: 0.905 - 0.930) for the training set and 0.750 (95% CI: 0.724 - 0.776) for the validation set. Using the Cox model as the benchmark model, the variables included in the RSF model yielded iBS of 0.172 and 0.115, C index of 0.828 (95% CI: 0.812 - 0.844) and 0.742 (95% CI: 0.714 - 0.770), and iAUC of 0.871 (95% CI: 0.855 - 0.887) and 0.740 (95% CI: 0.711 - 0.768) for the training and validation sets, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

The RSF model outperformed the Cox model in predicting the survival outcomes of PLWHA in China and having a remarkable prognostic stratification.
Beyond Factory Walls
Authors: Rubiansyah Faris
Published: January 2025

This study explores the practice of Community Unionism (CU) as a response to the challenges that member of labor union faced in the area of Mega Regency Housing complex in Bekasi Regency, Indonesia. CU emerges as an alternative strategy that expands the role of union member from mere workers in the workplace to be part of the wider community. CU views workers are not only as economic entities, but also social ones, which in return can strengthen social solidarity among union member and political bargaining power. This research uses qualitative methods, including literature review, in-depth interviews, observation, and document analysis, to answer a question and analyze how CUs operate in one of housing complexes populated by union members in the region. The results show that CUs are able to improve the bargaining position of workers while providing significant benefits to local communities. This study contributes to the Indonesian labor literature by filling the knowledge gap regarding CUs in Indonesia, as well as offering insight into the potential of CUs in strengthening the labor movement and promoting social justice at the community level. The research emphasizes the importance of community-based approaches in contemporary labor movement strategies to achieve broader social transformation.
Radicales de mercado en tiempos de la 4T: ¿qué buscan, cómo operan y qué han logrado?
Authors: Jarquín-Ramírez Mauro Rafael
Published: January 2025

El artículo analiza el programa, los objetivos y los alcances de los “radicales de mercado” en un México gobernado por el progresismo. Se problematizan a) programa, b) estrategias de operación política y c) presencia en el sistema político. Además, se realiza un balance de sus principales alcances y limitaciones. Los hallazgos indican que incluso en tiempos de hegemonía obradorista, los radicales de mercado están trabajando políticamente, aunque con un alcance acotado a sectores sociales muy específicos, sin hacer aún política de masas y con una retórica que no parece resultar atractiva para la mayoría de la sociedad. El artículo concluye con un llamado a impulsar, desde el progresismo y las izquierdas, un mayor conocimiento social sobre dicho fenómeno, con miras a fortalecer los procesos democratizadores en curso.
Vehículos eléctricos; percepción del consumidor en la ciudad de Santo Domingo
Authors: Melo Domínguez Juan José
Published: January 2025

El objetivo principal de la investigación es conocer la percepción del consumidor sobre los vehículos eléctricos en la ciudad Santo Domingo. El alcance de la investigación es exploratorio y descriptivo, con un enfoque cuantitativo y la recolección de las informaciones fue a partir del uso de un cuestionario con un total de 13 ítems en el cual se presentaron preguntas cerradas y de selección múltiples, y la realización de la encuesta fue mediante la herramienta de Google Forms. Identificar la percepción de los consumidores respecto a los vehículos eléctricos en la ciudad de Santo Domingo es retador considerando que este tipo de producto en los últimos cinco años ha incrementado la presencia de marcas en más de un 40%. Entre los encuestados el 70% indicaron que sería muy probable y algo probable que en los próximos cinco años estaría comprando un vehículo eléctrico, a pesar de que el 56% perciben que los precios de ventas son altos. Otro factor para destacar es la percepción sobre la calidad de los vehículos eléctricos en comparación con los vehículos de gasolina, donde el 54% tiene la sensación de que ambos tipos de vehículos son de igual calidad y un 11% entiende que el vehículo eléctrico es de mejor calidad.
Technical Club Portal
Authors: K Prasanna
Published: January 2025

The Technical Club Portal is an innovative web-based platform designed to advance technical learning, collaboration,
and skill development. It incorporates key features such as event management, quizzes, assessments, project collaboration tools,
and resource repositories to provide a comprehensive and engaging learning environment. By leveraging adaptive learning,
performance tracking, and an integrated discussion forum, the portal offers personalized education and facilitates interactive
communication. This platform empowers users to enhance their technical expertise, foster creativity, and build a robust and
dynamic technical community.
Studi Komparasi Penerapan Product Liability di Indonesia dan Turki
Authors: Nadine Rayna Salsabila
Published: January 2025

Each basic right must be fulfilled for each consumer from different countries. The creation of the Consumer Protection Law occurred because of the awareness of consumer protection. Indonesia implements this law through Law No. 8 of 1999 and Turkey through Law No. 4077 which has been amended. One of the consumer's rights is the right to get compensation if the goods sold do not have the desired quality. In the article regarding the implementation of Product Liability in Indonesia and Turkey, there are still many things that can be studied. This research will use a comparative approach and comparative law between Indonesia and Turkey. The comparative law approach in the observation of normative law not only provides knowledge, but also simply reveals descriptive knowledge, the comparative law approach in the observation of law must be able to describe in depth the legal system of other countries regarding the obstacles observed in solving the obstacles observed in solving a legal problem that is the subject of normative observation. Thus, overall it is clear that the regulations in Indonesia that regulate obligations and prohibitions of business actors emphasize the protection of consumer rights. Meanwhile, Turkey establishes the principle of responsibility of producers and sellers in ensuring safe and quality products.
Perlindungan Konsumen Terkait Praktik Pemasaran Yang Menyesatkan Melalui Media Digital Di Indonesia (Studi Undang-Undang Nomor 8 Tahun 1999 tentang Perlindungan Konsumen)
Authors: Risky Tara Nabita Sari  , Satino
Published: January 2025

Consumer protection serves as a legal effort to guarantee consumers’rights to clear, accurate, and non-misleading information. This study discusses misleading marketing practices in digital media and the legal protections provided to consumers in Indonesia under the Consumer Protection Act (UUPK) Number 8 of 1999. The objective of this study is to understand how existing regulations govern digital marketing and address the frequent issues that disadvantage consumers. The research method employed is normative juridical, using legal materials such as legislation, books, legal journals, and other scholarly articles. The findings indicate that while digital marketing significantly aids business actors in expanding their operations, consumers often find themselves in a vulnerable position as promotional information does not always align with reality and can be misleading. With the growing use of digital media as a marketing platform, there is an increasing need for strict regulations and effective complaint mechanisms to protect consumer rights. This study, alongside the enactment of the aforementioned law, aims to raise awareness among business actors regarding their responsibility to provide honest and transparent information, ultimately fostering a healthy business environment
Muslim in Malaysia Understanding in Regards to the Concept of Compatibility (Kafa’ah) in Islamic Marriage
Authors: Mohd Kusrin Zuliza , Yusof Wafaa’ , Ismail Nor Faizah , Che Abdul Rahim Norsyamlina , Hibaoui Abderrahmane
Published: January 2025

Islam provide guidelines for choosing spouse based on compatibility (kafa’ah or sekufu). The criteria include equality in religion, wealth, lineage, beauty, health, and social status. However, divorce cases indicate that it occurs due to lack of compatibility between the spouse. This study discusses the concept of compatibility in Islam and respondent’s understanding on it. It involved 355 Muslim respondents, in Malaysia. A set of questionnaires was distributed, then the data were analysed descriptively. The result recorded a high agreement percentage on the respondents' understanding of kafa'ah in religion, wealth, lineage, ethnicity, beauty, health, social. A high agreement percentage also resulted in their understanding of compatibility as guidance for choosing spouse and guardian (wali)’s authority in compatibility (kafa'ah). As a conclusison, the respondens’ understanding on the concept of compatibility (kafa’ah) is high and it is hope that it will become a guidance for them and community while choosing their future spouses
Analyzing Color Difference of Digital Cameras Under Different Color Temperatures
Authors: Park Mi-Ji , Jeong Seorin , Park Tae-Young , Jih Myeong-Kwan
Published: January 2025

Purpose : Dental clinics had a variety of lighting conditions, which could affect digital photography. Digital Single-Lens Reflex Camera (DSLR) was usually used to take intraoral photos. Recently, there has been a growing trend to use smart-phones with the advancement of technology. The aim of this study was to analyze the differences of photographs taken with digital and smartphone cameras under different color temperature conditions.Materials and Methods : Three types of camera equipment were used: a DSLR (EOS 800D; Canon, Tokyo, Japan) with a macro lens (EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, Tokyo, Japan) and diffuser (Lumilab, Gimpo, Korea) and two types of smart-phones; Galaxy (Samsung, Suwon, Korea) and iPhone (Apple, California, USA) with Smile line MDP (Smile line SA, St-lmier, Switzerland). All photographs were taken 30 times for every 500°K color temperature from 3500°K to 6000°K. Color information was extracted from the central part of the tooth using image editing software (Adobe Photoshop CS4, Adobe, California, USA). ΔE value was calculated by this formula based on CIE L*a*b* color systems. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS (version 23, SPSS, Chicago, USA), with a significance level of 0.05.Results : In this study, DSLR showed the highest ΔE value followed by iPhone and Galaxy. DSLR showed minimum ΔE value in 4O00°K, iPhone and Galaxy showed in 4500°K. The lowest L* value was DSLR, followed by iPhone and Galaxy. The highest a* value was DSLR, followed by iPhone and Galaxy, except for 4000°K. The lowest b* value was DSLR, followed by Galaxy and iPhone. So DSLR was the darkest, reddest, and bluest of the three equipment.Conclusion : Although there was a significant difference from the actual shade, Galaxy showed the most similar color. Because each device showed different results, it was essential to consider the characteristics of each imaging device.
A study on the proposal of diagnostic tests and personalized counseling procedure that can be used for patients with physiological halitosis
Authors: Kim Young-Soo , Kim Ah-Hyeon , Lee Byoung-Jin , Ma Deuk-Sang
Published: January 2025

Objectives: The authors enlightened the physiological halitosis patients to prevent the occurrence of oral malodor by eliminating the physical causes that contribute to causing oral malodor on their own. We would like to propose a personalized counseling procedure that can help the physiological halitosis patients escape from their oral malodor.Materials and Methods: We retrospectively examined the medical records of 148 adult men and women aged 19 or older who visited the KUMC Oral Malodor Clinic from 2017 to 2023, diagnosed with physiological halitosis, and instructed on oral malodor prevention methods through a personalized counseling program designed by the authors. We investigated and recorded 15 variables excluding the patient's personal information, analyzed them statistically, classified statistically significant variables that could contribute to the occurrence of oral malodor, and analyzed the correlation between these variables to identify statistically significant variables.Results: In order to secure data for individual counseling instruction, the results of a saliva test, the photographs of the tongue condition taken and read, and recording of imaging of the throat using an intraoral camera and reading were required.Conclusions: After comprehensively analyzing all information obtained from patients with physiological halitosis and inferring correlations, personalized counseling contents were organized into visual materials to provide personalized counseling for the prevention of physiological halitosis, and a personalized counseling by these materials could be suggested as one of the physiological halitosis prevention methods.
Derrida and his shadow
Authors: Ronell Avital
Published: January 2025

Rerouting the tradition of defiant putdown, his name is a shibboleth for
troubled intervention, still unearthing values stubbornly uninterrogated by
other branches of philosophical enquiry. He drew from Carl Schmitt the
persistent atmospherics of hostility to politicize social aspects of
aggregation and Mitsein. The oeuvre of Jacques Derrida thus continues to
stir hostility, generating implications of seething mistrust for the textual
and institutional strategies of a ?Derridean? workspace. This is not the
first time that philosophy has been exposed to bad faith or phobic taunts.
Since Socrates?s countdown, we know, as Arendt alerts us, that philosophy
continually faces state hostility. What provokes different types and
gradations of philosophical hostility, prompting a perceptible level of
anger-to this day, dispensing the calculated dosages of mistrust that issue
from other philosophers and civic cohorts? Or is hostility-and the anger
that it breeds, whether historically latent or effective, part and parcel of
the philosophical profile-a course of action? Are philosophers, while
rhetorically armed to the teeth, basically unarmed warriors, politically
hungry, as in the differently deposed cases of Plato and Heidegger? It could
certainly be the case that what attracts hostility is mainly a question of
the objects that are brought into play. But there?s something more at stake.
“There is always Aufhebung.” Derrida’s reading of Hegel before Glas
Authors: Mistral Ramón
Published: January 2025

This article aims to reconstruct Jacques Derrida?s relationship to Hegelian
philosophy as established prior to the publication of Glas (1974). During
the late 1960s, a moment in whi?ch the philosophical context was marked by a
strong anti-Hegelianism, Derrida?s deconstru?ction was received as the
opposite of Hegel?s speculative idealism. While this opposition became the
most accepted version of the French philosopher?s position towards Hegel,
there are discernible affinities between the two thinkers. This paper
analyzes the texts dedicated to Hegel before 1974: ?Le probl?me de la gen?se
dans la ph?nomenologie de Husserl?, ?De l??conomie restreinte ? l??conomie
g?n?rale. Un h?g?lianisme sans r?serve? and ?Le Puits et la pyramide.
Introduction ? la s?miologie de Hegel?. It demonstrates that despite an
appa?rent explicit rejection of dialectical thinking, Derrida consistently
acknowledged its relevan?ce, declaring a unilateral break as impossible,
and, at least during the early stages of his ca?reer, conceived the
possibility of a deconstructive interpretation of Hegel?s thought.
Normative decision theory and reindividuation of the outcomes
Authors: Filipovic Nenad
Published: January 2025

This article examines and critiques efforts to preserve the requirements of
normative decision theory from counterexamples by reindividuating outcomes.
Reindividuation is often employed in response to counterex?amples that
challenge even the most fundamental requirements of ra?tionality, such as
transitivity. These counterexamples demonstrate that even basic rationality
requirements can appear to be violated in seem?ingly rational ways, thus
casting doubt on their plausibility. Reindividu?ation seeks to preserve
these requirements by refining the objects of preference in more detailed
terms. However, John Broome has pointed out that this strategy can lead to
the issue of making the requirements vacuous. We will explore
counterexamples to transitivity and demonstrate how reindividuation can lead
to this problem of emptiness. Following that, we will review significant
attempts to address this problem, show?ing that they fall short and that any
direction we take either makes the requirements too permissive or leaves
them unjustified. In the final section, we suggest a less conventional
solution: rejecting finer individ?uation and accepting that the requirements
of rationality are not univer?sal. Finally, we point out several established
approaches to decision theory that allow for domain-specific requirements.
Positional power: a suggestion
Authors: Keller Reiner
Published: January 2025

The main purpose of the present article is, in relation to Foucault?s
analytics of power/knowledge regimes, to add a new concept to those he
introduced - in line with and beyond Foucault?s own terms: positional power.
The argument is presented in four steps. It starts with a discussion of the
social construction of the valuable and the worthless/devalued as a basic
social process within societies. In the following step the concept of
positional power is situated within Foucault?s analytics of power/knowledge
regimes. The current proliferation of dispositives of placement, that is of
agencies establishing and attributing qualifications of worth to individual
or organizational actors, and thereby providing grounds for third parties
decision-making, can be seen as highly significant in this respect. Building
upon that, this contribution presents an outline of an empirical sociology
of positional power, introducing its characteristics and dimensions in a
more detailed way.
The decline of male sexual activity and function after surgical treatment for rectal cancer
Authors: Thyø Anne , Christensen Peter , Gögenur Ismail , Krogsgaard Marianne , Lauritzen Michael B. , Laursen Birgitte S. , Mikkelsen Anette H. , Drewes Asbjørn M. , Juul Therese
Published: January 2025

Background and purpose: The prevalence of sequelae following rectal cancer (RC) treatment is high. We investigate the prevalence and temporal change in sexual dysfunction among male RC patient, along with their counselling and treatment needs and associations between sexual dysfunction and clinical factors.
Patient/materials and methods: Patient-reported outcome measures were completed 3 and 12 months after RC surgery. We used the five-item International Index of Erectile Function score to measure sexual function in sexually active patients and ad hoc items to explore their sexual activity level, causes of disrupted sexual life, and self-rated sexual function. Clinical data were obtained from the Danish Colorectal Cancer Group database
Results: In total, 364 of 490 (74%) eligible male patients were included. Their mean age (standard deviation [SD]) at surgery was 68.3 (11) years. Forty-one percent reported being sexually inactive at the time of diagnosis. Among sexually active men, 44% had resigned from sexual activity at 12 months, mainly due to erectile dysfunction (ED), as reported by 55%. Only 16% experienced improvement; 19% experienced a worsening of their ED category in the 12-month observation time. Stoma was associated with both ED (odds ratio [OR] 5.6; 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.8, 17.4]) and low self-rated sexual function (OR 3.5 95% CI [1.8 , 6.7]). Phone contact to discuss sexual problems was requested by 29%; 19% were referred to professional treatment.
Interpretation: Sexual dysfunction is common following RC, without improvement over time. Systematic screening enables identification of patients needing professional help.
An Investigation of the Biomechanical and Social Influences of Head-Acceleration Events, and Concussion Management in Women’s Rugby
Authors:   , Petrie Freja
Published: January 2025

Women are increasingly participating in rugby, a full-contact team sport. This contact acts as a source of exposure to repeated head-acceleration events and concussion, yet strategies to reduce this exposure, or improve concussion management are often developed from male/men’s data. This is despite the numerous sex-and-gender differences that limit the generalisability of male/men’s data and resultantly, the efficacy of subsequently developed interventions. Therefore, this thesis explored the biomechanical, and sociological factors that may influence how women’s rugby players are exposed to head-acceleration events, and how concussions are managed. Study One analysed video footage of two playing levels of university women’s rugby to identify relationships between tackle technique and exposure to head-impact events (HIEs). Players who did not maintain neck positioning during landing, or landed supine were significantly more likely to experience a head-to-ground HIE, or HIE, respectively. Studies Two and Three contextualised the findings of Study One, through the qualitative investigation of player’s concussion history, resource access, and rugby-playing experience. Concussion misconceptions were identified and players expressed a desire for further information pertaining to concussion recovery. Women were less able to access resources than men and were negatively impacted by preconceptions of their playing ability and belonging in the sport. Study Four investigated the feasibility of introducing a neck-strengthening intervention to a university women’s rugby team. Neck-strength improvements were elicited, and stakeholder interviews provided feedback from which future interventions could be improved. This thesis has contributed novel findings to the literature, providing insights that can inform future strategies to minimise head-acceleration event exposure and improve concussion management. Strategies to reduce head-to-ground HIE and address the endemic sexism in rugby should be considered an area of research priority to protect player welfare.