bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Demiryollarında Gerilimsiz Ray Sıcaklığı Belirleme: Makine Öğrenmesi ve Güncel Meteorolojik Verilerle Türkiye İçin Geliştirilen Yeni Bir Yöntem
Authors: Çeçen Ferhat
Published: January 2025

Çağımızda, küresel ısınma ve iklim değişikliğinin artan etkileri, konvansiyonel Gerilimsiz Ray Sıcaklığı (SFT) belirleme yöntemlerinin revize edilmesini gündeme getirmiştir. Bu çalışma, Türkiye’nin iklim koşullarına uygun, yeni bir SFT belirleme metodu sunmaktadır. Bu bağlamda çalışma kapsamında, Türkiye’nin 81 iline ait güncel meteorolojik veriler, Scipy.optimize modülünde yer alan SLSQP (Sequential Least Squares Programming, Ardışık En Küçük Kareler Programlaması) algoritması kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Her il için optimum SFT değerleri hesaplanmış ve bu değerlerin olası en yüksek ray sıcaklıklarıyla ilişkisi, Sklearn kütüphanesinin LinearRegression sınıfı kullanılarak oluşturulan bir makine öğrenmesi modeliyle incelenmiştir. Bu şekilde, ülke genelinde uygulanabilecek yeni bir SFT bağıntısı geliştirilmiştir. Sonuçlar, mevcut (konvansiyonel) yöntemle SFT belirlemesi yapıldığı takdirde, 81 ilin 43’ünde kritik ray sıcaklıklarının aşıldığını ve bu aşım miktarının (ΔT) 48 °C’ye kadar ulaştığını göstermektedir. Bu durum, işlem kapasitesinde düşüşlere ve mali kayıplara yol açabilecektir. Önerilen yöntemle hesaplanan SFT değerleri ise yalnızca bir ilde hız kısıtlaması gerektirmekte ve diğer 80 ilde ΔT değerlerini 36 °C’nin altında tutmaktadır. Sonuç olarak, bu yeni SFT bağıntısının, rayların termal burkulması (flambaj) riskini daha verimli yönetmek adına sektöre katkı sağlaması beklenmektedir.
Sürdürülebilir Ulaştırma Sistemlerinin Ana Unsuru Olarak Demiryolu Taşımacılığı: Nicel Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: Cengiz Ömer
Published: January 2025

Bu araştırma, sürdürülebilir ulaştırma sistemlerinin gerekli hale geldiği günümüzde, çevreci bir taşıma modu olan demiryolu taşımacılığının yeniden artan önemine vurgu yapma amacı taşımaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, belirlenmiş değişkenlere ait veriler elde edilerek, nicel analiz yöntemleri ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmanın veri setini 2000-2021 yılları arasında 37 ülkeye ait sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedefleri, demiryolu yatırım oranları, sera gazı emisyon miktarları ile demiryolu yük ve yolcu taşıma miktarları oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada parametrik analiz yöntemlerinden Bağımsız İki Örneklem T Testi ve Pearson Korelasyon Analizi yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda demiryolu taşımalarına olan talebin sürekli olarak arttığı, ülkelerin sera gazı emisyon miktarlarının anlamlı bir şekilde düştüğü, demiryolu yük taşımaları ile ülkelerin kalkınma hedefleri arasında pozitif yönde arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu ve demiryolu yatırım oranları ile sera gazı emisyon miktarları arasında negatif yönlü anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu sonuçlarına ulaşılmıştır.
Raylı Araçlarda Kullanılan Auxetic ve Bal Peteği Çekirdek Katmanlı Sandviç Plakaların Titreşim Analizi
Authors: Pehlivan Fatih , Aktaş Kerim Gökhan
Published: January 2025

Bu makale, birinci mertebeden kayma deformasyon teorisine (FSDT) ve sonlu elemanlar metoduna (FEM) dayanan auxetic ve bal peteği çekirdek katmanına sahip sandviç plakaların serbest titreşim analizlerini sunmaktadır. Önerilen plakalar, demiryolu araç gövdelerinin yapımında en yaygın kullanılan malzemelerin başında gelen Al 6005A-T6 alüminyum alaşımdan yapılmış auxetic veya bal peteği çekirdek katmanı yine aynı alüminyum alaşımdan oluşturulmuş yüzey katmanları arasına yerleştirilmiştir. Sandviç plakaların hareket denklemleri için Hamilton prensibi kullanılmış ve çözümleri için ise Navier yöntemi uygulanmıştır. Elde edilen çözümlerde iki farklı gözeneklilik yapısı, dört farklı gözeneklilik oranı, üç farklı en/boy oranı, üç farklı çekirdek katmanı/yükseklik oranı ve dört farklı sınır koşulları kullanılarak bu parametrelerin serbest titreşime etkileri incelenmiştir. Ele alınan gözeneklilik yapısı, gözeneklilik oranı, en/boy oranı, çekirdek katmanı/yükseklik oranı ve sınır koşulları sandviç plakanın dinamik davranışını önemli ölçüde etkilediği belirlenmiştir.
Aç Kapa Tünel Yöntemi, GAZİRAY Örneği
Authors: Ceylan Cem , Akbulut Nurullah , Çabalar Ali Fırat
Published: January 2025

Günlük hayatımızın vazgeçilmez bir parçası olan ulaştırma sistemleri, hızlı nüfus artışı ve sanayileşmeyle birlikte ortaya çıkan birçok problemlerle karşı karşıya kalmaktadır. Gaziantep şehir merkezinde tespit edilen ulaşım sorunlarının çözümü amacıyla, Küçük Sanayi Sitesi ile Organize Sanayi Bölgeleri arasında GAZİRAY projesi hayata geçirilmiştir. Söz konusu projeye ait demiryolu hattı Gaziantep şehir merkezinin kuzey batısından başlayarak güneydoğu istikametine uzanan yaklaşık 25 km'lik bir güzergah boyunca uzanmaktadır. Burada sunulan makalede, km:11+900 ve 16+710 noktaları arasında aç-kapa yöntemi ile inşa edilen tünel yapısı başta olmak üzere, tüm güzergah boyunca karşılaşılan zeminler analiz edilmektedir. Güzergah boyunca yapılan 55 adet zemin sondajından elde edilen bilgiler ışığında, inceleme alanına krem renkli kalın tabakalı kireçtaşları (Fırat Formasyonu) ile tebeşirli kireçtaşı ve killi kireçtaşlarından oluşan (Gaziantep Formasyonu) bir jeolojik yapının hakim olduğu, nadiren ise eski alüvyon çökellerinin varlığı tespit edilmiştir. Yapılan laboratuar çalışmaları sonucunda, alüvyon çökellerindeki en düşük tek eksenli basınç dayanımı 52.7 kPa olarak belirlenirken, Fırat Formasyonu kireçtaşındaki en yüksek basınç dayanımı ise 519.1 kPa olarak tespit edilmiştir. Kireçtaşının doğal birim hacim ağırlığı değerinin 18.90 kN/m3 ile 25.33 kN/m3 arasında değişmekte olduğu, su içeriğinin ise %1.32 ile %5.06 arasında değiştiği görülmüştür. Ayrıca RQD değeri alüvyon çökellerinde %0-%5 arasında, kireçtaşında ise %34–%48 arasında bulunmuştur.
Evaluation of Conservation Problems in Historical City Centers Within the Scope of Street Sanitization Works
Authors: Büyüköztürk Elife
Published: January 2025

Objective: Historic city centers constitute the unique value system of the society by containing the cultural heritage and knowledge of the past. However, changing living conditions in the process cause the maintenance and repair of these urban textures to be neglected, causing them to wear out and wear out. Although there is no clear road map for the conservation of historical buildings today, street sanitization works are frequently preferred because they have a fast implementation practice. This method, which is seen as an important step in creating conservation awareness in historical areas, is not effective in solving the problems permanently because it is a superficial application. In this context, the aim of the study is to examine the street rehabilitation works carried out within the scope of conservation projects in the historical city center.
 
Theoretical Framework: The Tepebağ-Kayalıbağ neighborhood, which constitutes the historical city center of Adana, which is on the agenda with its conservation problems and is frequently discussed with critical readings with the street sanitization works, was selected as the sample area.
 
Method: Within the scope of the study, Lawyer Turhan Arın, 26005 and 26012 street sanitization projects developed to find solutions to the problems in the region were examined in detail.
 
Results and Discussion: In line with the analysis; it has been determined that street sanitization-oriented improvements in Tepebağ and Kayalıbağ Neighborhoods alone are not sufficient to ensure sustainable conservation.
 
Originality/Value: From this point of view, socio-economic, legal-administrative and physical assessments specific to Tepebağ and Kayalıbağ Neighborhoods have been made to solve the problems in the region and measures have been developed.
The Role of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Based on Dermoscopy Imaging for Early Detection of Melanoma: A Systematic Review
Authors: Mathonie Michelin
Published: January 2025

Background: AI systems for melanoma detection have shown considerable potential. Although, dermoscopy has become a widely utilized non-invasive method for diagnosing skin tumors. However, the variability in diagnosis caused by subjective interpretation of dermatological findings can affect both accuracy and consistency. Therefore, we conducted this study to review the accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) based on dermoscopy imaging in diagnosing melanoma.

Method: This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) guidelines. We limited the studies from 2019 until 2024. All studies that assessed diagnostic accuracy of CNN in diagnosing melanoma were analyzed. QUADAS (Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies) is used to assess the quality of diagnostic accuracy studies.

Results: Eleven studies were eligible to be included in this study. The Area Under Curve (AUC) among the studies varied between 81.3% and 92.6%. Sensitivity varied between 69.1% and 94.2%. Specificity varied between 65% and 84.63%.

Conclusion: The AUC, sensitivity, and specificity showed good results compared to dermoscopy alone. However, the usage of artificial intelligence was as an adjunctive tool, not as a replacement for dermatologists.
Revision Arthroplasty Versus Open Reduction Internal Fixation for Distal Femur Periprosthetic Fractures: A Systematic Review
Authors:   Hang Tuah University, Faculty of Medicine, Yulian Kenny , Stanu Gusti Ngurah Putra ,   Udayana Army Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maharjana Made Agus ,   Udayana University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bakta Giri Kadek Gede ,   Udayana University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Published: January 2025

Introduction Distal femur periprosthetic fractures are a challenging complication following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Primary surgical approaches are Revision Arthroplasty (RA) and Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF). RA replaces unstable prosthetic components, while ORIF preserves the prosthesis. This review aims to evaluate the outcomes of RA and ORIF.

Method This review followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Literature search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Data extraction and bias assessment were performed independently.

Results Literature search resulted in 376 papers. After screening, 12 studies were included with a total of 526 patients, with 302 patients treated with ORIF and 224 with RA. ORIF patients showed a fracture union rate of 94.2% and RA patients 94.9%. Average time to union was 15.9 weeks for ORIF and 14.1 weeks for RA. Complication rates were 10% for ORIF and 10.3% for RA. Reoperation rates were 4.1% for ORIF and 4.5% for RA. Mortality rates were slightly higher in RA group (3.8%) compared to ORIF group (3.4%). ORIF patients scored higher on KSS but lower on OKS compared to RA patients.

Discussion RA shows faster time to fracture union compared to ORIF, attributed to RA’s load-sharing design which supports early weight-bearing without compromising fracture stability or healing. Literature suggests that early mobilization may reduce morbidity and enhance ambulatory recovery. Complication, reoperation, mortality, and functional scores were similar in both groups.

Conclusion Both ORIF and RA offer distinct advantages, depending on factors such as prosthetic stability and bone quality. Further researchs are required to establish proper guidelines.
Reviewing the Potential Use of Curcumin Extract for Topical Therapy Supporting Burn Wound Healing
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine University of Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia, Azani Arafiudin , Fawzy Ahmad ,   Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine University of Jenderal Soedirman – Margono Soekarjo County Hospital, Indonesia
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Wound dressing is a fundamental aspect of modern healthcare, encompassing a diverse range of materials and techniques aimed at optimizing the healing process while safeguarding against infection and further injury. By understanding the specific benefits of different types of wound dressings, healthcare professionals can optimize the healing process and improve patient outcomes

Methods: This literature review was compiled using information from numerous open access web databases. Data were compiled and analyzed.

Results and Discussions: Curcumin has the ability to improve burn wound healing. Curcumin can reduce inflammation by inhibiting proinflammatory cytokines. It also helps cell proliferation, and has an antimicrobial effect, therefore it speeds up burn wound healing and prevents keloid formation.

Conclusion: Curcumin has potential activity in speeding up burn wound healing, thanks to its anti-inflammation, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activity. However, due to low solubility in water of curcumin and its instability, further research must be done to find out better form for curcumin
Perception of students' motivations in gymnastic activities in physical education classes
Authors: Lourenço Carla , Rocha Tatiana , Azevedo António Manuel
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Gymnastics encompasses a diverse spectrum of practices considered fundamental for students’ education process, promoting their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development in an integrated manner. Nonetheless, its adoption in the school context falls short compared to other modalities.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the reasons behind the lack of enthusiasm for gymnastic activities, examining students' preferences and experiences through the analysis of their perceptions.
Methodology: The study group consisted of a total of 232 participants from a school cluster located in Oliveira de Azeméis, from the 5th, 7th, and 10th grades, to ensure the representativeness of the early years of each study cycle, specifically the initial, intermediate, and final stages. An adapted version of the questionnaire by Silva and Ferro (2016) was used for data collection, as well as version 29 of the IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for data analysis.
Results: Age did not significantly influenced the enjoyment of gymnastic activities; a significant association was noted between gender and the enjoyment of the practice, as well as between gender and the perception of gymnastics as a feminine modality; there was a significant association between the appreciation of gymnastics in the school context and its practice outside of it, as well as with the perceived difficulty in its execution.
Conclusions: Understanding these factors is crucial for developing effective strategies that promote gymnastics in schools, ensuring that students can benefit from its advantages.
Creativity and Innovation of Islamic Financial Products in Indonesia in Sharia Economic Law
Authors: Wijaya Surya Jaya , Aprilia Diah Ayu , Hamzah Amirrudin , Noviarita Heni
Published: January 2025

Creativity and innovation are two key elements in developing sharia financial products in Indonesia. This paper aims to investigate the role and impact of creativity and innovation in the context of sharia economic law on the development of the sharia-based financial industry in Indonesia. This research uses a descriptive-analytical approach by exploring literature and data related to sharia finance, sharia economic law and financial innovation. The research results show that creativity and innovation have played a central role in developing sharia financial products in Indonesia. However, there are challenges in implementing this creativity and innovation in a balanced manner with the principles of sharia economic law which include justice, alignment with social welfare, and non-saturation. Apart from that, the success of creativity and innovation in Islamic financial products also depends on the regulatory framework that supports and facilitates the development of these products. Therefore, the government and related institutions need to continue to update and perfect the regulatory framework to ensure that creativity and innovation in sharia financial products can develop sustainably while still complying with the principles of sharia economic law.
The Strong Sylow Theorem for the Prime p in Simple Locally Finite Groups
Authors:   Mitterweg 4e, 82211 Herrsching a. Ammersee, Bavaria, Germany, Flemisch Felix F.
Published: January 2025

This Research Article continues [15]. We begin with giving a profound overview of the structure of arbitrary simple groups and in particular of the simple locally finite groups and reduce their Sylow theory for the prime p to a quite famous conjecture by Prof. Otto H. Kegel (see [44], Theorem 2.4: "Let the p-subgroup P be a p-uniqueness subgroup in the finite simple group S which belongs to one of the seven rank-unbounded families. Then the rank of S is bounded in terms of P." about the rank-unbounded ones of the 19 well-known families of finite simple groups. We introduce a new scheme to describe the 19 families, the family T of types, define the rank of each type, and emphasise the great rôle of Kegel covers: Prof. Kegel rediscovered from Prof. Philip Hall (see [46]) that an infinite simple group has a local system consisting of countably infinite simple subgroups (see [45], [46] and [44], Theorem 2.5) (and conversely) and if they are locally finite he discovered groundbreakingly that they have a Kegel cover (see [44], Theorem 2.6), that is, a nested local system {G} with maximal normal subgroups Mn ≤ Gn such that Gn ∩ Mn+1 = <1> so that Gn embeds into G n+1 / Mn+1.
Co-Actors and Inequities in Digital Health from a Nursing Home Perspective
Authors: Søgaard Nielsen Amalie , Grønning Anette
Published: January 2025

How are digital media used among older people at nursing homes? This qualitative study investigates the use of digital media in healthcare among individuals aged 75 and over who reside in nursing homes in Denmark. Focusing on the essential role of relatives and care takers, the research analyses the challenges faced by older individuals, particularly those without immediate relatives, in accessing and utilising digital health solutions and health communication. Through in-depth interviews and observations, we explore how digital health technologies often fall short of meeting the need for joint use among the older individual, relatives and nursing home staff, which leads to a digital divide that intensifies existing inequities in healthcare access. Our findings underscore the critical need for personalised assistance and support mechanisms to bridge the gap between older individuals and digital health technologies. By highlighting the importance of warm experts, co-actors in health and proxy users, this study offers insight into effective strategies for improving the digital health experiences for residents in nursing homes with the ultimate aim of contributing to more inclusive and equitable healthcare solutions.
Tandem Luso-Francófono: aprendizagem dentro de uma comunidade pluricultural
Authors: Hirakawa Daniela , Bicalho Ribeiro Ana Carolina , Mendes Santos Júlia Maria , Silva Canni Malu
Published: January 2025

Este artigo é um relato de experiência do projeto de extensão “Tandem Luso-Francófono”, realizado na Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais com a participação de graduandos em Letras-Francês e francófonos em mobilidade internacional no Brasil. As atividades têm como objetivo a formação de uma comunidade pluricultural onde estudantes possam compartilhar conhecimentos e vivências. Buscamos acolher intercambistas recebidos pela universidade por meio de atividades que auxiliam a integração destes estudantes estrangeiros na vida em campus, bem como na realidade cultural brasileira. Em retorno, os graduandos, futuros docentes de língua francesa, ganham um espaço de contato com a língua e a cultura francófona, favorecendo a internacionalização destes alunos dentro do seu próprio espaço universitário. Os encontros em Tandem proporcionam sensibilização cultural para todos os participantes, mas também funcionam como espaço de desenvolvimento linguístico, tanto em língua francesa quanto em língua portuguesa. Com este relato esperamos contribuir para estudos do ensino-aprendizagem de línguas estrangeiras em contexto universitário, bem como para reflexões sobre as virtudes de projetos interculturais.
literatura como história
Authors: Teixeira Maria Juliana Gambogi
Published: January 2025

Este artigo objetiva demonstrar, de modo panorâmico, como a Revolução francesa de 1789 e as demais Revoluções e levantes que caracterizam o século XIX francês desempenham um papel fundamental na formação do ideário e da práxis propriamente moderna da literatura produzida no país. Minha hipótese é, portanto, a de que a Revolução (ou as Revoluções) devem ser tomadas como fatos literários maiores (e não apenas como contexto) na recepção da produção literária oitocentista de língua francesa.
“As janelas”, de Charles Baudelaire
Authors: Vilarino Júnior , Santos Oliveira Isabela
Published: January 2025

Inserida no contexto de mudanças técnicas que impactaram as artes no século XIX, a literatura de Charles Baudelaire torna-se receptiva ao diálogo com as imagens, podendo-se constatar o caráter imagético/pictural de seus poemas. Neste artigo, formula-se a hipótese da intensificação das relações entre literatura e artes visuais nesse período, proporcionada por novas maneiras pelas quais a imagem se inscreve no imaginário artístico e social. Desse modo, busca-se, mediante a análise da obra poética e ensaística do escritor francês, levantar índices picturais que ilustram tal perspectiva analítica. A metodologia perfaz, assim, um breve estudo das aberturas intersemióticas presentes em sua obra, notadamente no poema “As Janelas”, presente na coletânea Pequenos poemas em prosa (1869), com base na tipologia iconotextual de Liliane Louvel. Tal discussão traçará um panorama das relações entre modernidade e representações imagéticas na literatura produzida no Oitocentos, teoricamente fundamentada pelos estudos de Philippe Hamon e Walter Benjamin. Espera-se, enfim, situar a estética baudelairiana no contexto do século XIX, relativamente à intensificação da intersemiose texto-imagem.
Evaluation of Candida Species on Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces among Students Residing in School Hostels in a Tertiary Institution, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Adewoyin A. A , Olaniran Olarinde , Awoniyi S. O , Bidmus A. B , Boriwaye O. C
Published: January 2025

Candida species are significant opportunistic fungal pathogens that can cause various diseases, particularly among individuals with compromised immunity. While there is plenty of literature on Candida in clinical and public settings, incidence on surfaces within student residence halls is still not well understood. The distribution and frequency of Candida species were assessed on surfaces that come into contact with food and non-food items at the Obafemi Awolowo University residence halls in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Seven out of nine residence halls of the university were studied using a cross-sectional investigation. Sterile swabs were used to collect surface samples from 50 rooms, which were subsequently processed on Hi Chrome Candida Differential Agar and Sabouraud Dextrose Agar. Data analysis was done using the Chi-square test with a significance level of p < 0.05. It was found that Candida species were fairly common, with an occurrence rate of 86%. The contamination rate on non-food contact surfaces was 64% compared to 76% on food contact surfaces. Its dominating species was Candida glabrata, which comprised 28%, followed by Candida albicans 6%, and Candida tropicalis was also 6%. More pronounced co-infections were noticed at the postgraduate hall: food-contact surfaces between the Candida albicans and Candida glabrata comprised 28.6%. The Moremi Hall recorded the greatest percentage of total contamination at 26%. The results stress the need for improved hygienic practices, routine check-ups, and public health programs to avoid opportunistic infections among students, as well as the need to turn attention to the possible danger of fungal contamination in communal living facilities.
The Efficacy of Independent Restaurant Owners in Navigating Food Safety Challenges during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Pilot Study
Authors: Zuraini Mat Issa , Md Isa Nor Azela , Zulkifly Muhammad Izzat
Published: January 2025

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic inflicted deep wounds on the foodservice industry. Independent restaurants, like many counterparts within the larger foodservice industry, were not spared numerous unprecedented challenges, especially with limitations on dine-in services. Hence, this pilot study aims to explore the experiences of an independent restaurant owner in navigating food safety challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia. The study examines the strategies employed to overcome these challenges, focusing on assessing the efficacy of the approaches adopted in maintaining food safety. This pilot study employed a retrospective qualitative case study approach. Purposive sampling was used to select a single independent restaurant owner in Bandar Segamat, Johor, Malaysia. Data were collected through an in-depth, semi-structured interview utilising open-ended questions to explore the independent restaurant owner's experiences. Thematic analysis was used to identify recurring themes within the interview data. Correspondingly, the thematic analysis revealed four key themes, namely the challenges of compliance with evolving regulations, the impact of financial constraints on food safety practices, the adaptive capacity for strategy implementation, and the role of transformative learning in overcoming the impact of the pandemic. These findings suggest the need for coordinated efforts between the government, industry leaders, and education institutions so that the food industry in Malaysia can maintain its competitiveness, particularly post-pandemic. Hence, integrating digital tools, strategic agility, and continuous learning can position the Malaysian food industry as a resilient and forward-thinking sector capable of overcoming future uncertainties.
The Impact of Mentoring and Role Models on Female Employee Retention in Malaysia's Logistics and Transportation Industry
Authors: Xavier Siri Roland , Ratha Letchimanan
Published: January 2025

This study explored the factors influencing female employee retention in Malaysia’s logistics and transportation industry, focusing on work-life balance (WLB), work environment (WE), rewards and compensation (RAC), and the roles of role models and mentoring. Using Social Exchange Theory, a quantitative approach was taken with 455 participants chosen through various sampling methods. The findings revealed that both WLB and RAC positively impact female employee retention (FER), with RAC showing a stronger effect. However, their combined influence was not significant, suggesting they should be addressed separately in retention strategies. A positive work environment also significantly affected FER, but the interaction between WE and RAC did not enhance retention. Role models and mentoring did not moderate the relationships between WLB, WE, RAC, and FER; instead, they function as independent support factors. The study highlighted the representation of Indians in managerial roles, attributing this to factors like higher education, longer tenure, and strong mentorship. Limitations included regional focus and potential response bias. Future research should explore these topics using diverse methodologies. In conclusion, this research contributes to understanding female employee retention in the logistics and transportation industry, underscoring the need for targeted strategies that foster diversity, equality, and inclusion in a predominantly male field.
Synthesis, Characterization, and Anticancer Studies of Dimethylene Bridged Bis Tri-n-heterocyclic Carbene Trinuclear Silver(I)
Authors: Abdurrahman Nuraddeen , Braim Farhank Saber , Razali Mohd. R.
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Cancer therapy generally commences precisely following some cells in a specified location of the body begin growing uncontrollably and additionally penetrate the whole body; they keep on with their anomalous spread and consume entire nutrients from the non-infected cells, which ultimately causes the demise of cells. The admiration of N-heterocyclic carbenes commenced following the work of Öfele and Wanzlick when they first synthesized them and identified them as ligands in metal complexes. This research aims to synthesize, characterize, and study the anti-tumour potential of the tris-NHC salts and their corresponding Ag(I) complexes. Materials and methods: Tris-benzimidazolium salts (1 and 2) and their respective open-chain Ag1 and Ag2 complexes were synthesized. The salts formed from the reaction between 3-(2-bromoethyl)-alkylbenzimidazolium bromide and benzimidazole in equimolar concentrations. The complexes were obtained by in situ deprotonation reaction of the salts with 1.5 equivalent of Ag2O in 1,4-dioxane and methanol. FT-IR, 1H, and 13C NMR, elemental analysis, melting point, and solubility test fully characterized the compounds. The anti-tumour study was carried out with MCF-7 cells. Results: All the composites were afirmed by various characterization methods. Salts did not show any activity; the IC50 obtained for Ag1 and Ag2 were 6.35±0.6, 6.00±0.2 μM while tamoxifen gave 19.7±0.3 μM IC50, which is lower than the tested compounds. Conclusion: Two salts and two Ag(I) complexes were synthesized and characterized, and their anticancer potential was studied.
Berbagai Masalah Keluarga: Masalah Komunikasi
Authors: Ansar Muh. , Sholihatin Ria Komariyatus , Raharusun Moh. Nasir
Published: January 2025

The aim of this research is to analyze communication patterns in families and the role of family counseling in increasing family resilience. This research uses a qualitative approach and case study design to collect data through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation of families who have communication problems. The research results show that open communication patterns contribute to more effective conflict resolution, while closed communication patterns are more likely to lead to emotional distance and misunderstandings. Family counseling has been shown to help families identify underlying causes, increase emotional openness, and strengthen interpersonal relationships. Apart from that, external support from the community and relatives plays an important role in strengthening the family's resilience to life's stresses. These findings highlight the importance of counseling interventions aimed at improving intrafamily communication and the need for broader access to family counseling services. This study makes an important contribution to family counseling practice by providing guidance on conflict resolution through effective communication approaches and stimulating further research in diverse cultural and social contexts..
Witchcraft and Indigeneity in Santali Writings
Authors: Carrin Marine
Published: January 2025

Despite the dialectal variation of the Santali language, which is spoken across five different states (Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, and Assam), many Santali speakers consider it a marker of unity among the dispersed Santal communities. The introduction of writing and the development of narratives have not tarnished the prestige of orality and the power of speech. Today, Santal literature is used as a tool of resistance to counter the way the community has remained the perennial Other in mainstream opinion and media. This article explores narratives which assert the autonomy of the Santal community through a reading of the drama Puruchun, written in Santali and in English in the 1980s by Innocent Soren. Reading Puruchun, I re-examine the subalternity of the Santals, the representation of Adivasi consciousness, and the conflicts which pervade village life. Here, accusations of witchcraft represent a desperate answer to the capitalist logic of development that dispossesses tribal communities of their lands. The drama examines how the community uses reason to challenge the superstitions branding witches as responsible for calamities. The atmosphere of the village, conveyed by Santali words in the English text, enhances the poetic range of Innocent Soren’s drama.
A “Criminal Tribe” in Post-Colonial India
Authors: Das Gupta Sanjukta
Published: January 2025

Today deemed a PVTG, or Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group of West Bengal, the Lodhas (also known as Shabar) were categorized as a “criminal tribe” under British colonial rule and as a Denotified Tribe in the 1950s. This epistemic violence perpetrated by the British has remained deeply embedded within the hegemonic knowledge system of post-Independence India, and the Lodhas continue to be subjected to various humiliations and everyday violence by the rural population to this day, not only in their interaction with upper-caste and upper-class dominant groups, but also by upper-class members of other socially marginalized communities. Epistemic violence, therefore, has resulted in the destruction of the marginalized community’s ability to speak and to be heard, and has left most community members trapped within a situation of extremepoverty. This paper focuses on the representations of the lived experience of poverty in the autobiographical writings of Chuni Kotal, a young Lodha woman who died by suicide in 1992. These writings, in fact, are one of the few examples of self-representation on the part of the Lodhas, for most of whom education remains a distant dream. The paper analyses how the formal education system and the persistence of deeply ingrained social stereotypes serve to deny opportunities for self-advancement to those who reside at the bottom of the social hierarchy.
Countering Cultural Erasure
Authors: Termolino Valeria
Published: January 2025

This article examines examples of Adivasi-led social media platforms in India and investigates initiatives that involve the participation of young people from Adivasi communities across India in the (re)creation and definition of the concept of indigeneity. These include groups such as the Ango Khabar, Adivasi Lives Matter, and Trilingo.in. Through the employment of in-depth interviews and content analysis, this article enquireswhether the cultural erasure of Adivasi identity, which began during the British colonial era and continues in contemporary India, can be positively countered with the use of social media and digital platforms. It analyzes the strategies, challenges, and impact of such initiatives in reclaiming cultural narratives and promoting Adivasiself-representation. The findings of this research are expected to contribute to the development of guidelines and best practices for utilizing social media as a platform for cultural preservation and empowerment of those who have long been—and still are—considered to be subaltern.
Enhancing user experience in immersive virtual environments: advances in multiple object selection and affective interaction
Authors:   , Elizondo Martínez Sonia
Published: January 2025

Immersive Virtual Environments (IVE) are applied in entertainment, education, healthcare and remote collaboration. IVEs permit users to engage and interact with three-dimensional digital content in a safe, consistent and controlled manner. Three relevant aspects to achieve valuable interactions between users and IVEs are: 1) designing interaction techniques that resemble real-world actions; 2) integrating both technical and emotional capabilities; and 3) conducting exhaustive evaluations of the user experience to enable constant improvement of IVEs’ capabilities.

This Ph.D. dissertation provides a comprehensive introduction to the three aforementioned aspects: interaction techniques (focusing on selection); the field of Affective Computing and how it can enhance user experience in IVEs; and implicit and explicit methods to evaluate both technical and emotional necessities to achieve a complete user experience. This thesis also highlights current shortcomings in the implementation of these aspects in virtual environments and proposes a new multiple object selection technique for IVEs and a design framework to guide the development of emotionally capable IVEs.
Assessment of Economic Management of Land Resources to Enhance Food Security
Authors: Tleshpayeva Dinara , Bondarenko Natalia , Leontev Mikhail , Mashentseva Galina , Plaksa Julia , Zharov Andrey , Stepanova Diana , Karbozova Agzhan
Published: January 2025

To achieve the goals of balanced development of the agricultural sector to ensure food security, there is a need to improve management processes in the sphere of agricultural land use. The aim of the article is to provide a rationale for the ecological-economic management of land resources based on agricultural zoning to improve the efficiency of agricultural enterprises. Research gaps include the need for detailed studies on localized ecological impacts and long-term outcomes of AZ-based land redistribution on soil health and agricultural productivity. Based on the analysis of documents (sources) and an expert survey, this study proposes a framework for ecological-economic management of agricultural land resources in Kazakhstan through agricultural zoning (AZ), aiming to optimize the allocation of grasslands, pastures, arable land, and water resources. Based on document analysis and expert surveys, an optimal land ratio of approximately 30% meadows/pastures, 20% arable land, and 20% water is recommended, aligned with practices in Western Europe and North America. The study suggests measures for sustainable land use, including transferring degraded lands to pasture, preferential taxation for ecologically clean production, and financial incentives for restoring and conserving land. These strategies aim to increase agricultural productivity, meet international quality standards, and support sustainable food security through enhanced land use planning and policy. Scientific novelty of the obtained results relates to the improvement of ecological-economic management of land resources at agricultural enterprises in the conditions of zoning, considering the potential of the agricultural zones of Kazakhstan.
Deep Learning Approach For Suspicious Activity Detection from Surveillance Video in Examination Hall
Authors: Shradha Auti  , Priyanka Darade  , Ankita Munje  , Neha Patil  , Prof. Anoop Khushwaha
Published: January 2025

This paper presents a deep learning-based approach for detecting suspicious activities in examination halls using surveillance video. The traditional methods of monitoring students during examinations have limitations, particularly when it comes to real-time detection and alerting. To address this issue, a system is proposed that employs computer vision and deep learning techniques to identify suspicious behaviors such as cheating, unauthorized movements, or distractions. The system processes video feeds from surveillance cameras, analyzes the actions of students, and triggers real-time alerts when abnormal behavior is detected. Experimental results show that the proposed system can detect suspicious activities with high accuracy, providing an automated and reliable mechanism for monitoring exam environments. This paper highlights the potential of deep learning to enhance security and integrity in educational settings
Novel Monoclonal Antibodies for the Treatment of Alzheimers Disease using KISUNLA Drug
Authors: Vaishnavi Pravin Titare  , Mrs. Sneha K. Salve  , Dr. M. D. Kitukale
Published: January 2025

For persons with early-stage sympathetic Alzheimer's disease (AD), including those with mild cognitive impairment and mild congitive dementia stages of the disease with confirmed amyloid pathology, KISUNLA (donanemab-azbt) is a disease-modifying treatment. Nearly half of research participants finished their course of treatment with Kisunla within a year, making it the first and only amyloid plaque targeting medication that uses a limited duration treatment regimen based on amyloid plaque elimination. For those with early-stage sympathetic Alzheimer's disease who desperately require an efficient therapeutic alternative, Kisunla shows extremely significant results
Before Co-Stewardship and Management of Public Lands: The Historicity of Indigenous Land Stewardship and Management in Native California
Authors: Ortiz Beverly R.
Published: January 2025

This article begins with a very brief overview of the diverse, multilayered, traditionalist relationships that underpin Native California land stewardship. From there it summarizes the impacts of Spanish, Mexican, and early American colonization on Native Californians and their eons-old relationships with the land, including the outlawing by early Spanish colonizers of cultural burning. These summary discussions provide context for a deeper understanding of the significance of ground-breaking, mid-20th-century Native California organizational initiatives to restore ancestral land management, beginning with the 1940 establishment of the Pomo Indian Women’s Club and the 1951 founding of the Northwest California Hoopa Pottery Guild, an effort to preserve ancestral basketry designs in fired clay that would eventually lead to the restoration of regional basketry traditions and the application of cultural burning techniques necessary to generate the growth of the healthy, flexible shoots used to weave a shapely basket. This article ends with the history of the first-ever cultural gathering policy by a California-based, land-holding agency (California State Parks).
Treatment of the Early Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy
Authors: Mackiewicz Jerzy
Published: January 2025

Diabetes is considered an epidemic of the 21st century, and the most common microvascular complication, which affects every third patient, is diabetic retinopathy. In the course of retinopathy, the endothelial barrier of the retinal vessels is damaged, which begins with damage to the glycocalyx. Sulodexide rebuilds the glycocalyx and increases the tightness of the blood-retinal barrier, thereby protecting the retinal vessels against damage caused by hyperglycemia. Its multidirectional mechanism of action makes it an effective drug in the treatment of mild and moderately advanced non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy. It is recommended by many scientific societies in the treatment of vascular diseases. Clinical studies confirm its high effectiveness in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, especially when this disease is accompanied by macular edema. Sulodexide is an effective and safe drug.
Calcification of Hydrophilic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses with a Hydrophobic Surface Following Uneventful Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty
Authors: Kołodziejska Urszula , Udziela Monika , Mendyk Ewaryst , Rawski Michał , Skrzypiec Krzysztof , Gumieniczek Anna , Szaflik Jacek P.
Published: January 2025

Purpose:

This is a retrospective, observational case series of 43 patients who underwent Descemet’s striping automated endothelial keratoplasty with implants of hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lenses with hydrophobic surface (Lentis LS-302-Y or Lentis L-302-1).

Methods:

Patients diagnosed with intraocular lens opacification after Descemet’s striping automated endothelial keratoplasty were identified from clinic records, with minimal 18-month postoperative follow-up guaranteed in 36 eyes. Analysis included demographic data, indication for Descemet’s striping automated endothelial keratoplasty, ocular comorbidities, intraocular lens specification, complications, postoperative course, incidence of lens exchange due to intraocular lens opacification, and corrected distance visual acuity (Snellen) before surgery and before and after intraocular lens opacification. Two explanted intraocular lenses were subjected to detailed light microscopy, optical profilometry, and scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/ EDS).

Results:

Opacification occurred in 81% of Lentis LS-302-Y (25/31) and in 92% of Lentis L-302-1 (11/12) intraocular lenses. The morphology of surface irregularity indicates that formation begins inside the intraocular lens material, with deformation of the polymer surface is secondary to the growth of crystal granules in the anterior subsurface area. SEM/ EDS analysis revealed significant peaks for calcium and phosphate. The presence of silicon in the examined areas of an opacified intraocular lens is worth noting. The high incidence of this complication with this particular type of intraocular lens after Descemet’s striping automated endothelial keratoplasty suggests that material-related factors may play an important role in the development of calcification.

Conclusion:

Because of the increased risk of opacification after Descemet’s striping automated endothelial keratoplasty, hydrophilic and hydrophilic-hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses should be avoided in patients with endothelial cell disorders.
Beyond Amateurism: Examining the Potential Labor Expenses of NCAA Student-Athlete Employment
Authors:   Tyler Custis, Falak Alayna
Published: January 2025

In light of recent administrative developments urging the classification of student-athletes as employees, litigation challenging the current employment status of student-athletes, and the Supreme Court’s willingness to tackle National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) issues, many questions surrounding the future of college sports under an employment model have emerged. The authors analyzed key litigation, recent developments from administrative agencies, and academic literature. The authors used publicly available data from the NCAA, the United States Department of Labor (DOL), and other sources to construct two estimates of what it would cost NCAA member institutions to provide baseline compensation to their Division I athletes, including minimum wage, FICA taxes, unemployment taxes, health insurance, and worker’s compensation insurance. The GOALS model shows that paying student-athletes minimum wage for all the athletic hours they report in competition season would be significantly more expensive than what NCAA schools currently spend on athletic student aid. The NCAA model shows that paying student-athletes minimum wage for only the hours allowed under current NCAA rules could be a reasonable option for NCAA schools in terms of total costs. The authors considered different cost-management strategies and likely outcomes for the NCAA under both models.