bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative evaluation of accuracy for manual, digital and cbct generated superimposition of cephalometric landmarks- A retrospective study
Authors: Rampuri Sakina Abbas , Chinde Ibrahim , Kalia Ajit , Nene Salil , Rankhamb Tanuja
Published: February 2025

Conventional lateral cephalograms utilize two-dimensional (2D) technology, which limits the information retrieved from the scan. The accuracy and reliability with 3D superimpositions, offer a useful method for evaluating orthodontic treatment changes, as well as growth in patients. Cephalometric evaluation lacks a defined gold standard and Traditional methods face errors and time issues, while digital approaches vary in efficiency.

This study aimed to evaluate and compare the accuracy of manual, digital and CBCT-generated superimposition of cephalometric landmarks.

The study consisted of 20 patients wherein two lateral cephalograms and two CBCT were taken for each patient. They were traced manually/digitally at the beginning and one-year intervals. Reference landmarks marked on the anterior cranial base, maxilla, and mandible for superimposition of radiographs and CBCT. Radiographic tracings were superimposed manually, digital superimposition done with DOLPHIN software for radiographs and INVIVO SOFTWARE for CBCT scans. Subsequently, these superimpositions were compared for accuracy.

Maxillary and mandibular measurements showed improved 3D accuracy over manual and 2D methods in both the X and Y axes. Dentition measurements significantly improved in 2D and 3D compared to manual. Soft tissue measurements in 3D surpassed both manual and 2D, with no significant difference from 2D for mean soft tissue measurements.

Compared to manually and digitally traced radiographs, all evaluated procedures were acceptable and dependable. The CBCT scans provided higher levels of accuracy and reliability.
Orthodontics in 3D: Unveiling the precision of printed models vs plaster traditions
Authors: Bedi Prince , Shetty Divya , Singh Bhupender , Nagar Ayushi , Sharma Payal
Published: February 2025

Orthodontic treatment relies heavily on accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Traditionally, study casts obtained from plaster models have been an essential component of orthodontic records. However, advancements in three-dimensional imaging and modeling have introduced digital alternatives, offering ease of access, storage, and transfer of patient information.

To compare the accuracy of linear measurements obtained from 3D printed models with those taken from plaster study models and identify the most reliable type of printed model.

The study was conducted on ten patients requiring fixed orthodontic treatment. Dental impressions were scanned using laser desktop scanners and intraoral scanning of patients maxillary dentition, and then resulting images were converted to stereolithography (STL) format for 3D printing. Linear measurements, including tooth size and arch width, were taken using a digital caliper on plaster, intraoral, and laser scanned printed models.

Statistical analysis revealed no significant differences in tooth size and arch width measurements between plaster models and both types of 3D printed models (intraoral and laser scanned). The average differences in mesio-distal width measurements were found to be within clinically acceptable ranges.

Three-dimensional imaging and 3D printing technologies have revolutionized orthodontics, providing accurate and reliable digital alternatives to traditional plaster models. The study findings support the use of 3D printed models for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning, indicating their potential to replace plaster models in the future.
Evaluation of leaching from orthodontic polymers using a simplified chemical method - An in vitro study
Authors: Patil Chandrashekhargouda B , Nayak Rabindra S , F. H. Tan Kenneth , G Chitte Vivek
Published: February 2025

: This research assessed and contrasted the leaking of possibly hazardous polymers that leach after commonly used orthodontic materials.

: The study assessed three groups Adhesives, retainers, and elastomeric chains ligating rings. A diagnostic solution was arranged with 1.6 mg potassium permanganate (ACS reagent grade, 99%) added to 1L of concentrated water. The study included three trials. In trial 1, samples were immersed in 5 ml of potassium permanganate solution. In trial 2, the solution was adulterated with distilled water in a 1:3 ratio. In trial 3, acid was supplementary to the solvent to lower the PH to 1, and samples from all groups were immersed.

A digital camera was used to snap samples for color changes over time.

Each fresh sample was tested over ten days. The faster discolouration indicated greater leaching. Results were anatomized using SPSS interpretation 11 and the Chi-square test, with a P-value of lower than 0.05 measured statistically notable. Rely-a-bond(no- blend) tenacious percolated significantly further polymer than Transbond XT adhesive after 8 hours. Self-cure acrylic, Bioplast sheets, and elastomeric chains from Ortho- organizer and Ormco also percolated polymers.

The “ Do- it- yourself ” tests effectively indicated polymer filtering, abetting manufacturers in optimizing products and clinicians in choosing safer options. The short- term threat of estrogenic goods from BPA- grounded resins is inconsequential.
Comments on the application of public international law and the European Union law in the Polish legal order. Outline of the issue
Authors: Łaski Piotr
Published: February 2025

Niniejszy artykuł ukierunkowany jest na analizę relacji pomiędzy polskim prawem a prawem Unii Europejskiej. Centralną kwestią jest badanie pierwszeństwa norm prawa unijnego w kontekście prawa krajowego. Autor podjął się próby zrozumienia dominującego charakteru obu systemów prawnych, zwracając uwagę na problematykę suwerenności Polski w kontekście integracji z Unią Europejską. Punktem wyjścia dla rozważań autora była analiza postawy polskiego Trybunału Konstytucyjnego wobec organów unijnych, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem roli Trybunału Sprawiedliwości Unii Europejskiej. W tekście podkreślono istotę suwerenności państwa polskiego w kontekście przekazywania kompetencji organów władzy państwowej na rzecz UE, zwłaszcza w obszarze wymiaru sprawiedliwości. Argumentuje się, że taka interakcja nie stanowi naruszenia suwerenności, lecz jest wynikiem przestrzegania przez państwo członkowskie umów międzynarodowych. Autor ukazuje złożoność relacji między prawem krajowym, prawem unijnym a suwerennością państwa polskiego, co może wpływać na percepcję suwerenności w kontekście kształtowania się prawa wewnętrznego w obliczu integracji z UE. Autor stara się rzucić światło na dynamiczne interakcje pomiędzy dwoma systemami prawnymi, zwracając uwagę na zmianę kształtu prawa wewnętrznego Polski w obliczu integracji europejskiej. Ostatecznym celem tekstu jest podjęcie polemiki nad możliwością pogodzenia z jednej strony zasady prymatu Konstytucji Rzeczypospolitej, a z drugiej strony zasady pierwszeństwa prawa unijnego.
Realizing rights of defense by the accused remote participation in trial
Authors: Staszak Szymon
Published: February 2025

Udział oskarżonego w rozprawie podczas postępowania karnego niewątpliwie stanowi ważny element realizacji jego prawa do obrony. Podczas rozprawy oskarżony nie tylko posiada możliwość złożenia swoich wyjaśnień, lecz także może aktywnie uczestniczyć w jej przebiegu oraz ma bezpośrednią możliwość zapoznania się z treścią przeprowadzonych dowodów. Niedawna nowelizacja procedury karnej związana z pandemią COVID-19 wprowadziła nowe rozwiązania dotyczące możliwości udziału oskarżonego w rozprawie za pomocą urządzeń technicznych, w związku z czym udział oskarżonego w rozprawie „stacjonarnej” nie w każdej sytuacji będzie konieczny. Nowe rozwiązania ustawowe spotkały się w znacznej mierze z negatywną oceną przedstawicieli doktryny. Często zarzuca się im wprowadzenie nieproporcjonalnych ograniczeń prawa do obrony przez oskarżonego oraz zasady bezpośredniości, która ulega istotnemu ograniczeniu na skutek wykorzystania urządzeń technicznych. W literaturze szczególne zainteresowanie oraz zastrzeżenia budzi możliwość organizacji rozprawy zdalnej w sytuacji, gdy oskarżony jest pozbawiony wolności, które nie musi w żaden sposób być powiązane z prowadzonym postępowaniem. Takie rozwiązanie budzi uzasadnione wątpliwości, czy w sposób nadmierny nie ogranicza oskarżonemu przysługujących mu w procesie karnym praw. W ramach niniejszej pracy wykorzystano przede wszystkim metodę dogmatycznoprawną polegającą na dokonaniu wykładni przepisów Konstytucji RP oraz ustaw, w szczególności kodeksu postępowania karnego. Dodatkowo analizie poddano literaturę przedmiotu oraz orzecznictwo sądów dotyczące omawianej problematyki w celu wyciągnięcia wniosków oraz wysnucia postulatów de lege ferenda.
Commentary to the judgment of the Supreme Court of 11 September 2019 in case IV CSK 269/18
Authors: Grzesiowski Krzysztof
Published: February 2025

Niniejsza glosa zawiera argumentację aprobującą stanowisko SN w kwestii skutków naruszenia zasad reprezentacji kościelnych osób prawnych wynikających z prawa kanonicznego oraz wywód negujący pogląd SN dopuszczający doliczenie do okresu posiadania niezbędnego do zasiedzenia służebności przesyłu okresu posiadania służebności gruntowej o treści odpowiadającej służebności przesyłu wykonywanej przed 3 sierpnia 2008 roku. W ocenie autora glosy w przypadku naruszenia statutu kościelnej osoby prawnej, do której należą wynikające z prawa kanonicznego normy regulujące sposób reprezentacji tej osoby, zastosowanie znajdzie art. 39 K.c. Zdaniem glosatora doliczenie okresu posiadania służebności gruntowej o treści odpowiadającej służebności przesyłu przed 3 sierpnia 2008 roku do czasu posiadania wymaganego do zasiedzenia służebności przesyłu byłoby dopuszczalne tylko wtedy, gdyby ustawodawca przewidział taką możliwość w przepisach przejściowych, czego jednak nie uczynił.
Criminal law as a tool against the vulgarization of language
Authors: Derlatka Marek
Published: February 2025

Wulgaryzmy towarzyszą człowiekowi od dawna, zmienia się natomiast sposób ich traktowania w przestrzeni publicznej. Jeszcze kilkadziesiąt lat temu użycie takiego słowa publicznie powodowało wstyd, zażenowanie, poczucie winy. Dzisiaj część społeczeństwa przyjmuje to z uśmiechem, zrozumieniem, a nawet uznaniem. Czy kultura języka wymaga ochrony, czy powinno ją zapewniać prawo karne?
Odpowiedzi na postawione wyżej pytania mogą być różne. Zwolennicy totalnej wolności słowa nie widzą potrzeby ochrony języka, a już na pewno nie za pomocą norm prawnokarnych. Miłośnicy piękna, doceniający estetykę i bogactwo języka opowiedzą się za jego ochroną, nawet przy wykorzystaniu prawa karnego. Skoro prawo jest tym, co dobre i słuszne, powinno ono promować piękny język piętnując posługiwanie się słowami nieprzyzwoitymi w miejscach publicznych.
Wszystkim powinno zależeć na tym, aby stosować się do maksymy jednego z najwybitniejszych rzymskich oratorów – Marcusa Fabiusa Quintilianusa: dobrze mówić to dobrze żyć, być dobrym człowiekiem.
Discovering the Church's Mission in the Work of Thomas Merton
Authors: Oleśków Wojciech
Published: February 2025

Według Mertona misją Kościoła jest głoszenie Ewangelii. Chrześcijanin odkrywa ten dynamizm misyjny poprzez więź z Bogiem. Dostrzega nowość życia, która przejawia się w przemianie siebie i osób, za które jest odpowiedzialny. Bóg obdarza człowieka mądrością w zrozumieniu słowa Bożego i przekazaniu go innym. Przekaz Ewangelii dokonuje się na gruncie poznania drugiego człowieka i w bliskości z nim. Misją jest otwartość na innych, chęć zrozumienia ich problemów i radości. Chrześcijanin rozpoznaje misję przez odpowiedź na wezwanie Jezusa. Jest powołany do głoszenia Ewangelii. Rozeznaje jak może ją przekazać i w jaki sposób. Misja opiera się na Bogu. Można dostrzec jedność między głoszeniem a kontemplacją. Modlitwa jest źródłem głoszenia Ewangelii i wszelkiego zaangażowania. W milczeniu chrześcijanin odkrywa Boga, który jest miłością. Uczy się on przekazywać ją bliźnim. Stara się obdarowywać miłością potrzebujących, biednych i utrudzonych. Przykładem misji, którą odkrył Merton jest apostolat przyjaźni, który jest wsparciem pisarzy i poetów, którzy walczą o wolność i prawdę. Korespondencja Mertona z Miłoszem ukazuje to jak można przekazywać Ewangelię troszcząc się o zrozumienie i poznanie drugiej osoby.
Mental health of children and parents in case of isolation resulting from family breakdown
Authors: Rawicka Iwona
Published: February 2025

Rozpad rodziny to trudne doświadczenie dla wszystkich jej członków. Zarówno u dzieci, jak u dorosłych w wyniku konieczności rozłąki może pojawić się wiele konsekwencji wskazujących na problemy z zachowaniem zdrowia psychicznego. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest ukazanie sytuacji, w których rozpadowi rodziny towarzyszy izolowanie dziecka przez jednego z rodziców od drugiego, który w wyniku rozwodu nie zamieszkuje z rodziną. Analiza wyników różnych badań wskazuje na ryzyko pojawienia się wielu konsekwencji natury poznawczej i emocjonalnej nie tylko u dzieci izolowanych od rodziców, ale też i u dorosłych, których kontakt z własnymi dziećmi jest utrudniany przez byłego współmałżonka. Okazuje się, że tak u dorosłych, jak i u dzieci mogą ujawnić się reakcje i zachowania wskazujące na zaburzenia zdrowia psychicznego.
Exploring the impact of user-generated content and tourist satisfaction on destination loyalty in China’s ethnic tourism: The moderating role of cultural intelligence
Authors: Huang Xiaoxu , Chelliah Shankar
Published: February 2025

This study explores the impact of user-generated content (UGC) and tourist satisfaction on destination loyalty in ethnic tourism through the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and examines the moderating role of cultural intelligence in this process. Ethnic tourism attracts tourists seeking cultural diversity and authenticity through its unique customs and traditions. The surge of UGC on social media is altering and reshaping tourist behavior, posing new challenges for ethnic tourism destinations in fostering loyalty. This quantitative study collected data from a survey of 328 tourists who had visited ethnic tourism destinations. The results show that UGC and tourist satisfaction positively impact destination loyalty, with the latter having a more significant effect. Additionally, UGC positively affects tourist satisfaction, which underscores the impact of social factors on individual perceptions and evaluations when consuming tourism products that cannot be experienced in advance and are characterized by uncertainty. The study also shows that cultural intelligence has a positive moderating effect on the relationship between tourist satisfaction and destination loyalty. This shows how important it is to have cultural intelligence when dealing with cultural shock. This study deepens the comprehension of destination loyalty and offers valuable insights into the sustainable development of ethnic tourism.
Screening of legumes against pulse beetle [Callosobruchus chinensis (L.), coleoptera: bruchidae] under storage condition in Chitwan, Nepal
Authors: Pant Janak , Poudel Bhuwan , Phuyal Dinesh , Pandey Prem , Devkota Richa , Bishwakarma Subash , Khanal Suman
Published: February 2025

The study was carried out to find out the host preference of pulse beetles against different legumes at the entomology laboratory. It is found that the major cause of heavy loss of grain legumes in the storage condition is the pulse beetles (Callosobruchus chinensis L.). Farmers grow large scale of legumes, however, due to the pest especially Callosobruchus chinensis, the productivity of grain legumes is low, so the study focused on finding the susceptible and resistant legumes. Study carried out at the entomology laboratory of Institute of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Rampur, Chitwan. The experiment was carried out in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications. Seven different legumes were used as treatment in the experiment. After 20 days of treatment chickpea seems most susceptible legumes than other as the average number of beetles were highest in chickpea (35.666) and least number of beetles was found in kidney bean (3.333) which denotes the most resistant legumes against pulse beetle after 20 days after treatment. Later, the average number of pulse beetles increased rapidly in lentils till last recording and the pulse beetle number in kidney beans seems to be null. After 100 DAT (Days After Treatment), the total number of damaged grains per 100 seeds is found maximum in Pea (10.68) and Cowpea (10.68) minimum in Soybean (0.00) and Kidney bean (0.00). Based on host preferences lentil was best host and was most susceptible to pulse beetle and kidney bean as least susceptible to the pulse beetle.
Environmental Fate and Transport of Cadmium in Soils and Groundwater: Influence of pH, Redox Conditions, and Organic Matter on Mobility and Bioavailability
Authors: Dashtey Ahmed
Published: February 2025

Cadmium (Cd), a highly poisonous heavy metal, threatens the environment and human health because it is found almost everywhere in soils and groundwater. This paper examines the environmental fate and transport of cadmium, as well as its mobility and bioavailability for possible effects on both ecosystems and people. The important factors that control cadmium behavior, such as soil pH, redox state and organic matter, are elucidated. Movement of cadmium in the soil and water is primarily by adsorption-desorption and leaching processes. This says something about the present remediation technologies for the treatment of cadmium-affected sites as well as some key issues related to the environmental management of cadmium contamination. The findings point out that the interaction of environmental and chemical factors is crucial in developing effective management and remediation approaches against cadmium impact on soil and water quality.
The Economics of Shadow Economy in Real Estate: The Case of Greece
Authors: Stasinopoulos D. , Kastanioti C.
Published: February 2025

The paper attempts to measure and report the extent and magnitude of Shadow Economy in Real Estate in Greece. The present research analyzed the sale prices of residential real estate for the years 2018 and 2022. In the first phase, the sale price per square meter was determined for the houses for sale, in particular apartments and detached houses,  through websites of real estate ads for sale. In the second phase, the average sale price per square meter was determined for the same years, through the analysis of sales contracts as they are recorded in detail in the application of the Greek Ministry of Finance, the "Register of Real Estate Transfer Values". The comparison that followed showed that the percentage difference between these two figures is related to the shadow economy. From 2018 to 2022, the shadow economy in real estate shows a clear trend of decline, although it is still high. From 49.38% estimated to hide the real sale value in 2018, it decreased to 39.48% in 2022, not counting any discounts made. In 2018 the amount of the declaration of actual sales values was estimated at € 614.6 million and in 2022 at € 728.7 million.
At the same time, a quantitative survey was conducted on a random sample of 715 people in order to estimate the percentage of achieving a discount between the buyer and seller with a period of the last five years. The conclusion is that the discount rate in the majority ranges up to 5% especially in recent years, while rates up to 10% are noted on old properties. The above amount of deduction must be taken into account for the final determination of the estimated shadow economy in the real estate market.
Also identified were those properties that were sold with a significant difference from their objective value, i.e. over € 100,000.00 and over € 200,000.00, an important indication for "laundering" non-taxable and / or dirty money. In 2018, money laundering was estimated at €192.5 million to €231 million and in 2022 at €227 million to €303 million.
Clustering of 24 Lesser Yam (Dioscorea esculenta L.) Indonesian Local Accessions Based on Morphological Characteristics
Authors: Nuryati Nuryati , Trustinah Trustinah , Mejaya Made J. , Purwantoro Purwantoro , Muzaiyanah Siti , Soehendi Rudy
Published: February 2025

Background: Lesser yam (Dioscoreacea esculenta L.) is one of the potential sources of tubers crops as industrial raw materials for food, feed and other purposes. The objective of this study was to characterize and morphologically classify lesser yam originated from three provinces in Java island of Indonesia. Methods: A total of 24 lesser yam accessions from Central Java, East Java and DIY were characterized for morphological characters in Malang in 2018 refers to the standard evaluation for Dioscorea. Result: The results showed a diversity of morphological characteristics in leaves, stems and tubers. For quantitative traits, the variability is seen in stem length, stem diameter, internode length, spine length, leaf length, leaf width, tip length, petiole length, tuber length and tuber width. For qualitative characteristics, diversity is seen in stem color, petiole color, leaf density, roots on the tuber, tuber skin color and flesh color of tuber. Lesser yam accessions were divided into four groups with a dissimilarity value of 0.00-0.89. Group I consisted of 15 accessions with characteristic stem color brownish brown to dark brown, color spot at spine base purple, thorns on the stem quite a lot, tuber flesh color white. Group II consisted of 6 accessions with the characteristics of having slightly rounded, smaller leaves. Group III has one accession, the petiole is shorter, the tuber is small and has a yellow flesh color. Group IV consisted of two accessions that had smaller leaves than groups 1 and 2, few roots on the tuber surface and yellow tuber flesh.
Cuidado CON-VER-GENTE: “Artesanías en Investigación”
Authors: Galvis López Milena Alexandra , Galindo Huertas Mayra Solanye , Becerra Medina Daniel Felipe , Guerrero Cortés Edna Lucia , López Torres Mónica Liliana , Tobo Tobo Miguel Ángel , Vargas Rivera Omar Iván , Núñez Narváez Jhoanna Carolina
Published: February 2025

La Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud en sus 39 años de formación de talento humano on los estándares más altos de calidad con el apoyo del Subcomité Especializado de Evaluación de obras de la Facultad, la Decanatura, el Centro de Gestión de Investigación y Extensión (CIES) y la Unidad Editorial UPTC, presenta a la comunidad universitaria la primera obra de la colección de 2019 “Salud, Universidad y Sociedad”.

Esta colección es una estrategia de divulgación de conocimiento especializado producto de los procesos de investigación en ciencias de la salud y pretende generar un insumo que alimente las discusiones y los debates entre los investigadores, los agentes sociales y políticos, los estudiantes y demás miembros de la sociedad en torno a los avances, problemas, retos e innovaciones en la investigación y formación del talento humano en el área de la salud.

La Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud de la UPTC espera que la discusión generada alrededor de los ejes temáticos de esta colección editorial relacionados con la educación, el cuidado de la salud, la gestión del desarrollo social y la innovación fortalecerá el apropio de lo que somos y hacemos desde la universidad, para el avance de la ciencia y el bienestar de las personas y para el desarrollo de la comunidad.

El libro CUIDADO CON-VER-GENTE: “ARTESANIAS EN INVESTIGACIÓN” nos ofrece seis miradas diferentes de los procesos de atención y cuidado en salud, enfocándose en el rol profesional y en el cuidado primario, moviéndose por todo el ciclo vital, normal y con enfermedad y y llevando con rigor la formalización de lo académico con base en la investigación, en la escritura de la experiencia práctica, de consenso y científica en la profesión de Enfermería.

Estos capítulos trascienden el cuidado hacia lo inter y multidisciplinario, dan ideas para la formación pedagógica de las Ciencias de la Salud y ofrecen orientación de estrategias cuantitativas y cualitativas para retroalimentar la Atención Primaria en Salud y la propia praxis de la Investigación e Innovación en Salud de la Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia.
Formulación de proyectos de inversión pública: Un libro escrito a partir de la experiencia de sus autores
Authors: Sarmiento Rojas Jorge Andres , Sánchez Hernández Wilson Edilmar , Güiza Pinzón Fabián David , Cuitiva Ruiz Rubiela Katherine , Barajas Sanabria María Antonia
Published: February 2025

Este libro está escrito a partir de la experiencia que los autores han recopilado durante su ejercicio profesional, tanto en la formulación y dirección de proyectos de inversión pública, como en el ejercicio académico de la enseñanza en las aulas.

El libro lleva al lector, paso a paso por el proceso de formular un proyecto de inversión pública; desde la identificación del problema hasta la evaluación; integrando los criterios que el Departamento Nacional de Planeación - DNP plantea para sus procesos, con las técnicas que el Project Managment Institute - PMI recomienda para la definición de alcance, tiempo y costo.

En el primer capítulo, se analizan los conceptos de proyectos y sus diferentes fases, comparando aquellas que determina el DNP con las que establece el PMI. De esta manera, se proporciona al lector los elementos teóricos necesarios, para iniciar el proceso de formulación.

El segundo capítulo, desarrolla en dos partes el proceso propuesto para formular un proyecto de inversión pública. Inicia tomando como punto de partida un diagnóstico preliminar, que el equipo formulador debe realizar antes de abordar la situación que quiere resolver. Desde de este punto, los autores usan la metodología de marco lógico para orientar los análisis de involucrados y problemas, junto con identificación objetivos, la selección de alternativas de solución, definición de indicadores, finalizando con la identificación de supuestos y riesgos.

En la segunda parte del capítulo dos, los autores se valen de las técnicas del PMI para preparar la alternativa de solución, inician con la Estructura de Desglose del Trabajo y a partir de esta determinan el alcance, el cronograma y los costos de ejecución. Finalmente, soportado en los métodos propuestos por el DNP, el libro proporciona al lector, mecanismos para estimar los ingresos y beneficios, elaborar el flujo caja y calcular los indicadores de rentabilidad útiles para la evaluación financiera.

El libro cierra con las conclusiones de los autores y una serie de recomendaciones que se hacen al lector para llevar a cabo un exitoso proceso de formulación de proyectos.
La estadística no paramétrica en los libros de texto universitarios: situaciones problema para promover la investigación científica desde el aula
Authors: Burbano Pantoja Víctor Miguel Ángel , Valdivieso Miranda Margoth Adriana , Burbano Valdivieso Ángela Saray
Published: February 2025

La inferencia estadística es un elemento esencial dentro del método científico experimental. Los procesos de inferencia pueden desarrollarse por medio de la aplicación de métodos cuantitativos paramétricos o de modelos estadísticos no paramétricos. Los primeros se utilizan cuando se cumplen supuestos estrictos sobre la forma de la distribución de probabilidad de la población de la cual se ha de seleccionar la muestra aleatoria que sirve de base para estimar uno o más parámetros desconocidos de la población, construir intervalos de confianza para tales parámetros o determinar regiones críticas para rechazar la hipótesis nula. Los modelos estadísticos no paramétricos son técnicas estadísticas que requieren supuestos más flexibles o usan estadísticas de prueba libres de distribución, las cuales generalmente se definen por medio de los rangos vinculados a los datos de la variable o variables por investigar, ya sea que se trate de un problema de inferencia relacionado con una muestra
aleatoria, dos, tres o más muestras.

Este trabajo investigativo indaga acerca de la manera como algunos libros de texto universitarios examinan los tópicos de estadística no paramétrica referentes a la prueba de hipótesis. Para este propósito, se utiliza una metodología basada en un enfoque mixto, es decir, en métodos cuantitativos y cualitativos de investigación (análisis de contenido e investigación documental). Además, contempla diversas situaciones problema concretas, que permiten promover la investigación científica desde los claustros universitarios. Esta obra está dirigida a estudiantes, profesores, profesionales e investigadores interesados en aplicar modelos estadísticos no paramétricos clásicos en la prueba de hipótesis en sus trabajos de investigación o en incrementar sus saberes sobre tales modelos. Para abordarla se necesitan conocimientos básicos de estadística descriptiva e inferencial desde una mirada paramétrica.
Editorial. Procesos restitutivos en contextos de conflictos sociales y armados. Verdad, memoria, justicia y reparación en perspectiva histórica
Authors: Álvaro Dueñas Manuel , Acuña Rodríguez Olga Yanet
Published: February 2025

Editorial: Procesos restitutivos en contextos de conflictos sociales y armados. Verdad, memoria, justicia y reparación en perspectiva histórica
The Potential of Digital ID Systems for Tax Administration: the Case of Ghana
Authors: Santoro Fabrizio , Scarpini Celeste , Okiya Stephen
Published: February 2025

Growing interest in building digital public infrastructure stems from the belief that robust digital identification systems (DIS) can drive significant development gains. Foundational DIS provide unique identifiers to manage identity data across public and private transactions (World Bank 2024). They enable governments to integrate data, facilitating improvements in taxation, public financial management, and social protection. In low-income countries (LICs) DIS can enhance taxpayer registration by linking individuals to verified IDs, reducing errors and reliance on self-reporting (Santoro, Prichard and Mascagni 2024). This is particularly relevant in Africa, where curbing informality and achieving ambitious registration targets is a priority. DIS can identify informal operators, streamline registration, and improve taxpayer experience by reducing compliance costs and increasing transparency. Better data quality from DIS also helps monitoring and enforcement, ensuring compliance and enabling data-driven governance. As this study shows, while ID data can help tax administration to register taxpayers and raise more revenue, to fully unlock the potential from ID systems more effort is needed to target enforcement, improve services, and integrate systems.

Summary of ICTD African Tax Administration Paper 39.
Mapping Constitutional Law Studies Through Bibliometrics (2005–2024): Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Rusmini Rusmini , Evi Oktarina
Published: February 2025

This study seeks to explore and analyze constitutional law research published in the Scopus database over the past two decades, from 2005 to 2024. Using bibliometric analysis combined with VOSviewer software, it examines trends, patterns, and developments in the field during this time frame. The findings reveal that constitutional law studies published over the last two decades have yet to provide a comprehensive contribution. Based on these findings, the study highlights the need for constitutional law research that focuses on the adaptation and transformation of legal orientations in the era of globalization, both conceptually and in practical application. By addressing these processes, future challenges in constitutional law can be more effectively managed, paving the way for a more progressive legal system. The study underscores the importance of bold and forward-thinking constitutional law research that tackles fundamental issues and offers transformative solutions for the governance of national legal systems.
Garduino: Sustainable Indoor Gardening Developed with Mobile Interface
Authors: Md. Anwar Hussen Wadud  , Rahman Anichur , Sadia Sazzad  , Dipanjali Kundu  , Muaz Rahman  , Airin Afroj Aishi  , Sm Nuruzzaman Nobel  , T M Amir Ul Haque Bhuiyan  , Zobayer Ahmed
Published: February 2025

Smart gardening is more than just a laboratory experiment in today's world. The system enables water conservation and energy efficiency. Furthermore, it also improves plant health and increases production rate. Traditional methods involved a constant need to attend to the garden physically to water the plants. This task effectively gets easier with preinstalled water channels and mobile interfaces. The Internet of Things (IoT) can be a game-changer for the entire gardening experience. The challenges to implementing the system include understanding the plant's needs, and knowing how to operate the app interface. IoT can play a huge role in monitoring our garden remotely. This research proposes the idea of going a step ahead in terms of using automation for gardening experience. With the signature autopilot mode, the user app can control the automation, and the user does not need to turn on the water pump even from the app interface. Under certain set conditions, sensors will auto-detect garden status and start or stop machines based on pre-defined conditions. Through proper mathematical analysis and algorithmic approach, this work presents a great option for elderly people who find it difficult to water plants physically.
Slovak culture and literature after the Velvet Revolution of 1989
Authors: Bátorová Mária
Published: February 2025

In this study we will focus on the connection of culture and art with historical and political processes in the twentieth century, which to a great extent affected developments in the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic after the Velvet Revolution of 1989 and the establishment of the independent Slovak Republic (1993). The complexity of Slovakia’s historical development provides sufficient discourses and ample artistic and literary works (of interest from a cultural point of view), which were the seismographs of this development, especially in the parallel culture, literature, and the visual (especially action) arts. We have tried, using specific works, to point out that free writers even under socialism were able to produce works that became a mirror of deviation and camouflage. The politics of the socialist system forced writers into internal emigration and onto the so-called “index” (blacklist), so that their works could not be published until after 1989. At the same time, we point out that some literary scholars – despite their own anchoring in solid academic institutions – respond to these publications and studies on the complex question of the existence of a parallel culture in a non-conceptual, ideological, and unscholar way.
Croatian cultural policy in transition: a quarter of a century lost
Authors: Banović Snježana , Lukić Darko
Published: February 2025

This article deals with the reasons, possible causes, and manifest missed opportunities due to which Croatian culture did not have a successful transition. It especially focusses on the mechanisms and instruments used by the relevant authorities in the Republic of Croatia when it comes to decision-making in the field of culture. Implicit decisions with no strategic documents allow those in charge of cultural systems to continuously avoid setting up strategic planning, carrying out an analysis of the present situation and introducing professional criteria into practice – not to mention the unavoidable continuity of a bad practice from the past. The absence of all this unavoidably leads to non-transparency, which introduces harmful mechanisms such as conflict of interest and clientelism as the dominant levers of action at the highest levels of all procedures. There are many reasons for such a model, the foremost being that, like all the countries that came into existence within the territory of the former Yugoslavia, in times of political upheaval and the introduction of multi-party systems following the fall of the Berlin Wall and the wars that ensued, Croatia too has missed its chance to develop culture as a space for the enrichment of society, for expanding horizons and promoting tolerance, instead orienting it towards the sphere of ideological and political control and (self-)censorship. Acting in the mentioned ways, cultural policy stakeholders in Croatia have so far failed to build trust in cultural value that would enable development, innovation, reform, continuity, inter-cultural dialogue, pluralism, diversity, and something that is nowadays essential, yet wilfully ignored – the development of cultural management.
Fantasia para piano e orquestra
Authors: Carvalho Dinorá , Taffarello Tadeu Moraes ,   Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)
Published: February 2025

A Fantasia para piano e orquestra, também conhecida como Fantasia Brasileira ou Fantasia-Concerto, foi composta por Dinorá de Carvalho em 1934 e dedicada a Mario de Andrade. A estreia da peça ocorreu em 1953, em uma versão para piano e banda. A versão original para piano e orquestra foi estreada em 2023. As fontes manuscritas utilizadas na presente edição crítica da obra localizam-se nos acervos do Centro cultural São Paulo (CCSP), na Coleção Mario de Andrade do Instituto de Estudos Brasileiros (IEB) da Universidade de São Paulo (USP) e na Coleção Dinorá de Carvalho da Coordenação de Documentação de Música Contemporânea (CDMC) da Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). O título da peça e a sua data de criação são conflitantes entre as informações encontradas no catálogo de obras da compositora (Ferreira,1977), nos periódicos da época de sua estreia em 1953 e nos documentos pesquisados, sendo que foi adotado o ano de 1934 como o de criação e o título original empregado pela autora, conforme consta nos manuscritos encontrados. A publicação traz, além da partitura orquestral e das partes instrumentais da obra, um capítulo de apresentação escrito pelo pesquisador Tadeu Moraes Taffarello e um prefácio de autoria de Sylvia Maltese.
Influential factors of online purchase intention in the financial industry: A perspective from an emerging economy
Authors: Wen Shimei
Published: February 2025

This study addresses the gap in understanding the impact of product types on online purchasing decisions in the financial industry. It examines how key factors—product features, financial needs, institutional reputation, and government regulations—affect online purchase intention while also investigating the mediating roles of consumer perceptions. Data from 218 respondents in China was collected via a structured questionnaire distributed across various social media platforms. Quantitative analysis was employed to explore the direct effects of influential factors on online purchase intention, along with the mediating effects of perceived value and purchase risk. The study reveals that product features, financial needs, institutional reputation, and government regulations positively influence online purchase intention in the financial sector. Perceived value amplifies these effects, while purchase risk attenuates them, underscoring the significant mediating role of consumer perceptions. Managers in the financial sector should prioritize brand building and real-time customer engagement to bolster online purchase intentions. Strengthening institutional reputation and highlighting product value can positively sway consumer decisions. Policymakers are advised to enact regulations ensuring e-commerce transaction safety, fostering consumer trust and a secure online purchasing environment.
Paralisia isolada do nervo oculomotor por metástase de câncer de endométrio: relato de caso e revisão da literatura
Authors: Sales Nathália Denise Nogueira Peixe , Soares Thayanne Karoline Coimbra , Oliveira Ana Rebeca Soares Maia de , Ferreira Bruzo Ralden Araújo , Girão Marília Maria Vasconcelos , Dias Daniel Aguiar , Castro José Daniel Vieira de
Published: February 2025

Objetivos: Demonstrar as alterações radiológicas de uma paciente com câncer de endométrio que evoluiu com paralisia isolada do oculomotor por lesão metastática, bem como estudar outras causas de paralisia do III par craniano. Metodologia: A concepção metodológica do relato de caso foi constituída pelos exames de neuroimagem e consulta dos dados de prontuário da paciente no banco de dados do Hospital Universitário Walter Cantídio e da revisão de literatura pela pesquisa de pacientes com diagnóstico de paralisia do nervo oculomotor nos bancos de dados do PUBMED e SCIELO. Resultados: As principais causas de paralisia isolada do nervo oculomotor são aneurisma de artéria comunicante posterior, isquemia microvascular, processo inflamatório e infecção. Causa neoplásica metastática como da paciente em questão é rara, tendo sido diagnosticada por angiotomografia computadorizada cerebral (suspeita inicial de aneurisma) e por ressonância magnética do crânio, que descartaram aneurisma e demonstraram lesão na cisterna interpeduncular de etiologia neoplásica metastática envolvendo o nervo. Conclusão: A paralisia do oculomotor pode manifestar-se com ptose, diplopia, midríase e desvio ocular lateral. Apresenta várias etiologias, sendo indispensável a realização de exames de neuroimagem a fim de definir o diagnóstico e evitar a realização de procedimentos invasivos por se tratar de topografia de difícil acesso.
Solutions innovantes mises en œuvre pour restaurer et assurer la santé d’une forêt : l’exemple du Bois-Landry
Authors: Le Marchand Théo , Launay Christophe , Hermeline Sébastien , Bertrand Monthuir , Gerard Jean-François , Maublanc Marie-Line
Published: February 2025

Le domaine du Bois-Landry est une chênaie privée exploitée pour le bois, la chasse et l’accueil du public en hébergement insolite. Avant 2000, la population de chevreuils était gérée pour assurer son abondance, empêchant toute régénération forestière. Une gestion adaptative basée sur le suivi d’indicateurs de changements écologiques a permis de rétablir l’équilibre forêt-chevreuils, permettant production sylvicole, activité sociale au travers d’une chasse modernisée et du tourisme, en favorisant toujours la biodiversité. C’est aussi un site de formation pour sensibiliser public et gestionnaires au maintien de la biodiversité dans la gestion forestière.
Messages clés :- Une gestion adaptative du gibier a rétabli l’équilibre sylvo-cynégétique au Bois Landry.- Progressivement et empiriquement, le Bois Landry a développé une gestion multifonctionnelle écologiquement et économiquement viable.- La mise en place récente de la sylviculture mélangée à couvert continu à contribué à améliorer sa résilience
Atherosclerosis and Chronic Apical Periodontitis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: León-López María , Cabanillas-Balsera Daniel , Martín-González Jenifer , Sánchez-Domínguez Benito , Saúco-Márquez Juan J , Segura-Egea Juan J.
Published: February 2025

Background. Atherosclerosis is a chronic and progressive condition of the arteries, characterized by the thickening and hardening of their walls due to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. Low-grade inflammation is implicated in the pathogeny of atherosclerosis. Chronic apical periodontitis (CAP), the chronic inflammation around the root apex of infected teeth, is associated with a low-grade inflammatory state, so a connection between atherosclerosis and CAP have been suggested. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis to answer the following PICO question: In adult patients, does the presence or absence of atherosclerosis affect the prevalence of CAP? Methods. The PRISMA guidelines were followed to carry out this systematic review. A bibliographic search was performed in PubMed-MEDLINE, Embase, and Scielo. Inclusion criteria selected the studies presenting data on the prevalence of CAP in patients diagnosed with atherosclerosis and control patients. The statistical analysis was carried out using RevMan software. Study characteristics and risk ratios with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were extracted. Random-effects meta-analyses were performed. Risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale, adapted for cross-sectional studies. To estimate variance and heterogeneity between trials, the Higgins I2 test was used. The quality of the evidence was evaluated using GRADE. Results. The search strategy recovered 102 articles, and only five met the inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis showed and overall OR = 2.94 (95% CI = 1.83 – 4.74; p < 0.01) for the prevalence of CAP among patients with atherosclerosis. The overall risk of bias was moderate. The quality of the evidence showed a low level of certainty. Conclusions. Patients with atherosclerosis are almost three times more likely to have CAP. This finding supports the hypothesis that chronic inflammatory processes in the oral cavity could significantly impact cardiovascular health, emphasizing the importance of an integrated approach to oral and systemic health care. This result should be translated to daily clinical practice: the healthcare community should be aware of this association and suspect atherosclerotic pathology in patients who show a high prevalence of CAP. Likewise, patients with atherosclerosis should be monitored in the dental clinic for CAP.
The Effect of Initiation Time Delay and Sequencing on Rock Damage in Multi‐Hole Blasting
Authors: Sungwa Dotto Magreth , Pourrahimian Yashar
Published: February 2025

Rock fracturing by blasting is the most common and efficient method of rock fragmentation in mining operations. The fragmentation size affects the productivity and costs of downstream op-erations, which is influenced by the encountered rock mass and blast design. The encountered rock mass is the unmodifiable parameter in blasting. Therefore, blasting improvements can be achieved by blast design, which includes explosive selection, geometrical design, and initiation sequencing and delays. Stress wave interaction between blastholes can improve or diminish fracturing. The analysis conducted in this study through numerical modelling demonstrated the improvement in blast outcomes with appropriate delay and sequencing in some cases. The optimum delay ensures the formation of fractures on the succeeding blasthole and constructive interaction with the stress wave from the preceding blasthole, increasing the stress pulse and fracturing. While it is insig-nificant in intact rock blasting, the firing sequence is vital when blasting through the contacts of soft and hard rocks or joints, depending on the infill material. Sequential initiation and firing direction do not improve fracturing in all cases; for example, when blasting through an empty joint, the joint acts as a free face with minimum to no interaction of stress wave from adjacent charges. In such cases, simultaneous initiation can be used.
ESG Financial Market with Informed Traders within the Bachelier–Black–Scholes–Merton Model
Authors: Asare Nyarko Nancy , Divelgama Bhathiya , Yegon Peter , Lindquist Brent , Rachev Svetlozar , Shirvani Abootaleb , Fabozzi Frank
Published: February 2025

This study seeks to advance the theory of dynamic asset pricing by introducing asset valuation, adjusted by environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings, within a unified Bachelier–Black–Scholes–Merton market model, and developing option valua tion in both continuous-time and discrete-time (binomial pricing tree) frameworks. An empirical study based on call option prices for assets selected from the Nasdaq-100 develops implied values for the main ESG parameter in the pricing model. For these stocks, option traders have in-the-money ESG valuations that are lower than the spot price. Within the discrete-time framework, we demonstrate how an informed trader can adopt a futures trading strategy to optimize an effective dividend stream.