bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring Emotional Speech Acts in It ends with us: A Pragmatic Study of Relational Dialogues
Authors: Maisaroh Ajeng Dilla , Meisuri Meisuri , Jenica Martha , Aulia Delvi
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the use of emotional speech acts in Colleen Hoover's It Ends with Us, focusing on how characters navigate relational conflicts using expressive and commissive speech acts. Using a pragmatic framework based on Searle's speech act theory and Baxter and Montgomery's Relational Dialectics Theory, the research examines chapters 23-35 of the novel, which are rich in emotional and relational dialogue. A qualitative method of dialogue transcription and coding reveals 144 speech acts, with expressive acts accounting for 76% and reflecting emotions such as guilt, love, and regret. Commissive acts, which account for 24%, emphasize promises and commitments that influence relational dynamics. The findings emphasize the significance of language in expressing emotions and resolving interpersonal conflicts. Expressive acts frequently reveal characters' vulnerabilities, whereas commissive acts emphasize their intentions to mend relationships or make future commitments. This interaction demonstrates the complexities of emotional communication, particularly in the context of trauma and recovery. This study adds to pragmatic research by demonstrating how emotional speech acts shape interpersonal dynamics in literary texts, revealing how language mirrors real-life emotional communication. By focusing on It Ends with Us, this study bridges the gap between literary analysis and linguistic pragmatics, providing a more nuanced understanding of how emotional and relational tensions are managed through language. The findings emphasize language's transformative power in navigating love, betrayal, and resilience, which is consistent with broader discussions about emotional communication in various contexts.
Global University Rankings: Characterization of Higher Education, Institution’s Competitiveness
Authors: Candilasa Jahzeel M. , Onahon Kent T.
Published: January 2025

Global university rankings serve as information tool for students in choosing their studies, whereas institutional leaders regard them as a management and strategic decision-making tool. However, little is known about the relevance of global university rankings for developing countries like the Philippines. Using cluster analysis and stepwise regression, this study investigated the competitiveness indicators among clusters of top-ranking universities from three different global university-ranking organizations namely. Furthermore, it also created a best-fit model that accurately predicts institutional performance that could be used by universities in the Philippines that have not made it yet in the global ranking. The data were gathered from the official results of the 2022 global rankings from Times Higher Education (THE), Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), and Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). In assessing the data gathered, the study used cluster analysis and then stepwise regression to come up with the best-fit model. The results of the cluster analysis revealed that the three ranking organizations use diverse factors that contribute to institutional rankings. Each ranking system provides a different lens through which to view and understand the global landscape of higher education. On the other hand, the stepwise regression revealed that Model 3 that combined the THE, Shanghai, and QS rankings predictors serves as the best fit model as it showed a very high positive relationship. Hence, this study concluded that focusing on the key metrics common among the ranking organizations can help institutions drive effective strategies for elevating their rankings.
Revitalising Retail: Unveiling the Transformative Power of Ethical Supply Chain Management in the Indonesian Market
Authors: Rahmansyah Arif , Fairuuz Mohammad Yuki , Yahya Nurhidayah
Published: January 2025

Indonesia’s retail sector has experienced substantial growth in recent years due to economic development and evolving consumer preferences. However, this expansion has underscored significant ethical challenges within supply chains, spanning labour practices to environmental sustainability. This conceptual paper explores the intricate relationship between ethical supply chain management and the revitalisation of retail companies in Indonesia. It seeks to understand how embracing ethical principles can bring transformative change to the Indonesian retail market. Through an extensive literature review and empirical data from the local retail sector, the paper delves into the theoretical foundations and practical application of ethical supply chain management, employing real-world examples and comparative analyses to illustrate its impact on retail operations. The analysis reveals the profound influence of ethical supply chain management on Indonesian retail companies, uncovering both the benefits, such as increased consumer trust and improved brand image, and the challenges and limitations encountered in its pursuit. In a retail landscape marked by rapid expansion and ethical considerations, this paper provides valuable insights into the transformative power of ethical supply chain management, offering guidance for retail businesses to align profit-driven objectives with socially responsible practices, promoting sustainability and reinvigorating the retail sector in Indonesia.
Impact of Motivation and Social Support in Online Distance Learning among Freshmen
Authors: Minohara Shiela Marie , Musni Ralph Vendel
Published: January 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted education globally, impacting 1.6 billion learners in over 200 countries (Pokhrel, 2021). In the Philippines, education adapted through flexible learning (CHED, 2020), primarily delivered via Online Distance Learning (ODL) and Modular Distance Learning (MDL). Despite options, many students and parents favor ODL for its ability to maintain student-teacher interaction (Nolasco, 2022).
The Impact of Lifestyle on Students’ Mental Well-Being a Case Study in Terengganu, Malaysia
Authors: Noormazwa S. , Normah A. N.
Published: January 2025

In essence, mental health is a prominently discussed issue in contemporary times, especially more so after the occurrence of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has led to an escalation in mental health problems. This situation has raised questions about the extent to which students’ mental health can be influenced by their lifestyles. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine the impact of lifestyle on students’ mental health. The study employed a quantitative approach, and the data collected utilized library research and survey methods. The survey questionnaire was distributed online, and the researcher successfully obtained responses from a total of 157 respondents. The results of this study indicate University students with lower levels of mental health recorded a moderate mean value. The study results also show that there is a significant influence between lifestyle and students’ mental health. Lifestyle is one of the important factors that affect the mental health of university students. Everyone is responsible for maintaining a healthy lifestyle to achieve well-being in life. The findings of this study are expected to serve as a valuable indicator, particularly for university students, in maintaining good mental health. This is because university students represent the younger generation who will lead the nation in the future.
Nudged to Class: Exploring Online Reminders through a Quasi-Experiment
Authors: Abdul Aziz Fathin Fakhriah
Published: January 2025

This study examines the effectiveness of digital nudges, specifically through WhatsApp reminders, in enhancing student attendance in e-tutorial sessions within an Open Distance Learning (ODL) environment. Using a quasi-experimental design, we compared attendance rates between a treatment group receiving WhatsApp reminders and a control group with no additional prompts. Results indicated a significant increase in attendance for the nudged group, with an average attendance of 3.63 sessions compared to 1.39 sessions in the control group. Statistical analysis confirmed the effectiveness of the nudges (t(77) = 3.56, p < 0.001), with an effect size of Cohen’s d = 0.81, and a chi-square test demonstrated a strong association between receiving digital nudges and improved attendance (χ² = 11.48, p < 0.001). These findings suggest that accessible digital nudges, such as WhatsApp reminders, can effectively enhance attendance in online learning contexts. Implications for scaling digital nudging strategies across educational settings are discussed, highlighting potential applications in broader fields of digital engagement. Future research could explore personalisation of nudges and other delivery platforms to maximize impact.
Toward Understanding Elderly Consumers’ Impulse Buying in the Digital Marketing: A Conceptual Paper
Authors: Yingyi Chen , Tajuddin Rosita binti Mohd , Zainol Amer Shakir , Suxia Yu , Zijie Chen
Published: January 2025

This study explores how digital interactivity on Mobile Social Application Platforms (MSAPs) impacts impulse buying behavior among elderly consumers, focusing on the 45–59 age group within the silver economy. The objectives are to understand the cognitive and emotional pathways shaping consumer decisions and to examine the mediating roles of perceived value and sense of presence using the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) framework. By integrating the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Uses and Gratifications Theory (UGT), and the Cognitive-Affective Model, this research aims to offer a multidimensional understanding of elderly consumer behavior in digital environments.

The methodology is conceptual, drawing insights from existing literature to build a theoretical framework. It identifies key factors such as system responsiveness, real-time communication, and ease of use that influence perceived value and sense of presence. These mediators are critical in connecting platform interactivity to impulse buying behavior. Results highlight that practical feature like personalized recommendations and immersive experiences, such as live streaming and virtual try-ons, enhance both trust and emotional engagement, leading to higher purchasing intent.

Conclusions emphasize the importance of designing user-friendly, inclusive digital platforms that cater to the diverse needs of elderly consumers. This study reveals that the 45–59 age group is not a homogeneous market, but a dynamic segment characterized by financial independence and curiosity for digital platforms. By reducing digital skill gaps and addressing usability challenges, businesses can foster stronger engagement, trust, and loyalty among elderly consumers. These findings provide actionable insights for improving platform interactivity and enhancing consumer satisfaction, while also contributing to the theoretical understanding of elderly impulse buying behavior in the context of digital marketing. Future research should empirically validate these findings and explore cultural and technological factors influencing elderly consumers in various regions.
Comprehensive Needs Analysis for Development Teaching Model Based on Gamification in Environmental Education
Authors: Zakaria Nor Zaitul Shahira , Mahat Hanifah
Published: January 2025

Teacher-led gamification in the teaching and learning process allows students to become more creative, critical, more engaged, and improves their current achievement and performance. Geography teachers also play an important role in teaching and learning within environmental education. This study is a needs analysis in the first phase of Design and Development Research (DDR). The purpose of this is to identify the need for the development of a gamification-based teaching model in environmental Geography education. The study was conducted qualitatively using interviews. Five informants were involved, consisting of Geography experts, including excellent Geography teachers with over 10 years of experience. The interview data was analyzed using thematic techniques, including transcription, and verbatim themes. The findings of this study show that there is a need for researchers to develop gamification-based teaching in environmental Geography education. Emphasizing gamification elements in this teaching model is seen as highly relevant to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, ensuring that students excel holistically in academics and are motivated in an increasingly sophisticated and modern teaching and learning process.
An Experiment in the Expressive of The Material Language of Contemporary Sculpture-The Example of the Spiritual Plight of the Elderly Living Alone in China
Authors: Liu Bei , Vongphantuset Jirawat , Sirivesmas Veerawat
Published: January 2025

This study aims to address the psychological state of the elderly who are now living without other family members in contemporary China and attempts to depict their mental burdens through artistic means through exploring the expressive possibilities and applications of sculptural material language. This thesis presents an attempt to exhibit the spiritual issues of China's solitary seniors through a public exhibition and collect feedback from the subjects to judge the material language of conveying meaning. The research topic and its artistic representation were addressed in a comprehensive way, with conclusions made from material experimentation and exhibition responses. The investigation also revealed how these components signified and defined limitations of material language in contemporary sculptural creation and ways of employing materials to articulate psychological dilemmas. The implications of these findings are substantial in relation to how mental health issues are conceptually expressed by contemporary sculpture. This research explores the irreplaceable role and its limitations of material language in modern sculptural art through how materials convey the gravest plight which the elderly suffers from, in addition to expressing the artist's sensitivity, life experience, and creative context.
ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ИЗНОСОСТОЙКИХ ПОКРЫТИЙ МЕТОДОМ ВОЗДУШНО-ПЛАЗМЕННОГО НАПЫЛЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ В ЭНЕРГОМАШИНОСТРОЕНИИ
Authors: А. Б. Кенесбеков  , А. К. Сейтханова  , Б. К. Рахадилов  , Ж. Б. Сагдолдина
Published: January 2025

В этой работе представлены результаты экспериментов по исследованию износостойких покрытий из TiN, нанесённых на сталь 20X13 методом воздушно-плазменного напыления. Рассматривается влияние тока дуги плазмотрона и расхода рабочего газа на структуру и свойства покрытий. Эксперименты проводились с использованием стандартных методик, таких как сканирующая электронная микроскопия, рентгеноструктурный фазовый анализ, а также испытания на микротвёрдость и износостойкость. Установлено, что фазовый состав покрытий соответствует исходному порошку: основной фазой является TiN, также присутствует TiO2. Приведены результаты трибологических испытаний покрытий при сухом трении по схеме “шар-диск”. Исследование показало, что для получения более плотных покрытий с высокими эксплуатационными характеристиками оптимальными режимами плазменного напыления TiN являются ток 250 А и расход аргонового газа 34 л/мин. При токах плазмотрона 350 А и 450 А частицы порошка получают большую скорость и меньше времени проводят в активной зоне плазмотрона, что ухудшает качество покрытий. Увеличение расхода рабочего газа также снижает тепловую энергию, необходимую для нагрева частиц.
Ключевые слова: плазмотрон, воздушно-плазменное напыление, покрытие, износ, трибология, нитрид титана.
ISSUES OF DEVELOPING 3D MODELS OF A 3D PRINTER SIMULATOR FOR USE IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
Authors: G. M. Tkach  , O. S. Li  , V. D. Saponov  , Sh. Beket
Published: January 2025

This article discusses a topical issue in the field of developing 3D models for a simulator for assembling 3D printers and their impact on the formation of professional skills among students. The purpose of the article is to analyze the main trends in the development of 3D models for 3D printer assembly simulators using modern technologies. The authors of the article consider the concept of 3D models of a 3D printer simulator, analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using 3D technologies in the field of education.
The study examines 3D models as a key tool in the process of simulating the assembly of 3D printers, their impact on the effectiveness of training and the formation of skills among students. The developed 3D model for the 3D printer assembly simulator emphasizes the importance of integrating 3D technologies into the educational process in order to teach students how to assemble and maintain 3D printers.
The value of this research lies in the development and implementation of 3D models of the 3D printer simulator in the educational process, which contributes to improving the effectiveness of learning and the formation of practical skills among students.
Keywords: 3D modeling, 3D printer, information competence, learning process, simulator.
ФОРМАЛДЫ ЕМЕС БІЛІМ БЕРУ ТҰРҒЫСЫНАН MOOC ПЛАТФОРМАЛАРЫНЫҢ SWOT-ТАЛДАУЫ
Authors: Н. Н. Оспанова  , А. Қ. Каирбаева  , Р. С. Куанышева  , Н. К. Токжигитова  , С. Д. Байжуманов
Published: January 2025

Бұл мақалада Coursera, edX, Udacity, Stepik және Skills enbek платформаларының формалды емес білім беру аясында SWOT-талдауы ұсынылады. MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) платформалары заманауи білім берудің маңызды құралы болып табылады, өйткені олар көптеген адамдарға өз бетінше білім алу мүмкіндігін береді. Зерттеу барысында әрбір платформаның мықты және әлсіз жақтары, сонымен қатар олардың ұсынатын мүмкіндіктері мен кезігетін қауіптері жан-жақты талданды. Coursera және edX сияқты жаһандық платформалар жоғары сапалы, халықаралық деңгейдегі курстарды ұсынады, ал Stepik пен Skills enbek платформалары аймақтық аудиторияға және жергілікті тілдерді қолдауға бағытталған. Сонымен қатар, Udacity платформаcы техникалық мамандарды даярлауда және практикалық дағдыларды дамытуда ерекше орын алады. SWOT-талдау барысында әрбір платформаның формалды емес білім беру саласына тигізетін әсері анықталып, олардың осы саладағы рөлі айқындалды. Зерттеу нәтижелері платформалардың формалды емес білім беру жүйесіндегі қолжетімділігін, мазмұнның сапасын және оларды одан әрі дамыту перспективаларын көрсетті. Сонымен қатар, мақалада MOOC платформаларын формалды емес оқытуда қолданудың артықшылықтары мен кемшіліктері де қарастырылған, бұл олардың білім беру процесіндегі рөлін жақсырақ түсінуге мүмкіндік береді. Бұл зерттеу білім беру саласындағы цифрлық технологияларды дамытуға үлес қосып, формалды емес білім беру жүйесін жетілдіруге бағытталған.
Кілтті сөздер: формалды емес білім, жаппай ашық курс, онлайн білім беру, Coursera, edX, Udacity, Stepik, Skills enbek.
Статистикалық деректерді терең талдау есептерін excel-де өңдеу процесін автоматтандыру
Authors: Ж. С. Алимова  , Ю. В.  Улихина  , А. З. Даутова  , Г. К. Матаева  , М. Т. Егинбаев
Published: January 2025

Мақалада статистикалық деректерді терең талдау есептерін автоматтандыру мәселесі қарастырылады. Ақпараттық технологиялар мен деректер ғылымының қарқынды дамуы деректерді талдауда жаңа әдістерді талап етеді. Microsoft Excel – аналитикалық есептеулер жүргізу үшін кеңінен қолданылатын құрал, алайда үлкен деректерді өңдеу кезінде қайталанатын есептеулердің көптігі автоматтандыру қажеттілігін туындатады. Осыны ескере отырып, Visual Studio Code бағдарламалау ортасында Python тілінде арнайы автоматтандырылған бағдарлама әзірленді. Бұл бағдарлама салааралық қатынастар кестесінің деректерін енгізу-шығару әдісін пайдалана отырып өңдейді, нәтижесінде уақытты үнемдеуге, есептеулерді жылдам әрі дәл жүргізуге жағдай жасайды. Бағдарламаның интерфейсі Excel файлдарын өңдеу процесін жеңілдетіп, өңделген мәліметтерді визуализациялауға мүмкіндік береді. Зерттеу барысында Экономикалық ынтымақтастық және даму ұйымының дерекқорынан алынған (URL: www.oecd.org) 1995 жылдан 2018 жылға дейінгі 66 елден 45 сала бойынша статистикалық тарихи деректері қолданылды. Бұл шешім статистикалық деректермен жұмыс істейтін зерттеушілер мен талдаушылар үшін тиімді құрал бола алады. Нәтижесінде, «Excel файлдарындағы жұмыс процестерін автоматтандыруға арналған бағдарлама: Excel файлдарын өңдеу» ЭЕМ-ге арналған бағдарламалық өнімге авторлық құқық куәлігі алынып, болашақта осы бағытта жетілдіру мүмкіндіктері белгіленді.
Кілтті сөздер: Microsoft Excel, Python, автоматтандыру, деректерді талдау, салааралық қатынастар.
To Study the Mental Health AND Emotional Stability of the GENDER Male and Female Students
Authors: Dr. Dilip Shivane
Published: January 2025

The present study was undertaken to know the to study the mental health of the male and female students. This study is carried on 300 student’s sample, residing at Pune, District of Maharashtra state. Both the equal number of male and female students will be included in the study. For the assessment of mental health of the male and female students. The researcher is also believe that the understanding the nature of mental health of children will help in great deal while dealing with them. The results will even provide guideline for the state and national program aimed at developing child mental health. Mental Health Battery - By Singh and Gupta (1983); This test is consists of 130 items designed to measures six component of mental health. Emotional stability, Over-all adjustment, Autonomy, Security-Insecurity, Self-concept, & Intelligence.
Web Content Analysis of Library Websites of NAAC Accredited “A” Grade Universities in Maharashtra State, India
Authors: Mr. Sandeep S. Pradhan
Published: January 2025

Website is the most popular and effective tool for information exchange and dissemination of information to end user. University library website plays an important role in providing accurate and up-to-date information of library. The purpose of this research paper to analyze the content of library information provided on the library websites of universities in Maharashtra. Study help to measure accuracy and usability of library websites by using different dimension of content analysis.
The Science of Desire: Beauty, Masculinity, and Ideology on the Far Right
Authors: Tebaldi Catherine , Burnett Scott
Published: January 2025

Scores of male right-wing influencers offer advice to young men online on fitness, diet, and bodybuilding. Representations of the “right” kind of man draw attention to rippling muscles, square jaws, and beautifully symmetrical faces as evidence of racial superiority. This contemporary resurgence of “body fascism” in the hypersemiotized online spaces of the far right, however, remains underexamined. In this article, we analyze Man’s World magazine, a digital publication edited by the neofascist lifestyle influencer “Raw Egg Nationalist.” Through gendered semiotic and linguistic anthropological analysis of the text, we argue that hardness, understood in myriad ways, is the moral flavor of a far-right masculinist speech register that combines elements of mental fortitude, muscular strength, sexual potency, and physical beauty at the individual level with racial renewal and national invulnerability at the political level. We show how readiness for violence and the “return” to traditional masculine violence are legitimated through graftings onto scientific and academic registers, and how neofascist influencers ultimately operate within boundaries delimited by neoliberal modernity. We argue that the production of a “dissident” right-wing male subjectivity is intimately interwoven with the dissemination and use of this register.
Referentialism and Discursive Parallels between US “Alt-Right” and “Gender-Critical” Conspiracism
Authors: Kosse Maureen
Published: January 2025

This article examines the role of language ideology in the argumentation of both “alt-right” and “gender-critical” discourses about gender. While positioning themselves on different sides of the left-right political spectrum, both groups make use of referentialist language ideologies to establish themselves as authorities over language. Referentialism is a type of tautological reasoning that posits language and dictionary-style definitions as the final arbiter of reality (e.g., “A woman is an adult human female; if it is an adult human female, it must be a woman”). This article contributes to a broader understanding of how language ideology functions as a powerful rhetorical tool in the fight against anti-gender movements.
Family Politics in Contemporary Fascist Propaganda: Multimodal Entanglements of National Socialist Ideals, Populist Rhetoric, and Image Bank Semiotics
Authors: Westberg Gustav , Årman Henning
Published: January 2025

This article delves into a recurring dilemma facing contemporary fascist movements: how to communicate ideological purity to its hardcore base and at the same time appeal to imagined new voters and recruits? By analyzing how the most prominent fascist movement in Sweden, the Nordic Resistance Movement (NRM), publicly communicates its ideas about family issues and the role of women, we shed light on the semiotic work done by the far right to merge common social conservative tropes with an extremist discourse. Using the tools of social semiotics and multimodal critical discourse studies, the article shows how the NRM uses a range of semiotic resources as it interweaves mainstream conservative discourses about the nature of women and men, recognizable to a broader public (not least to supporters of the Swedish right-wing populist party, the Sweden Democrats), with Nazi keywords appealing to ideological in-groups. The analysis also reveals how the NRM uses image bank semiotics, which connote values associated with commercial lifestyle media and genres, as they communicate their views on family issues. In its use of such imagery, the NRM simultaneously draws on the fascist myth of palingenesis. Using gender and family politics as an empirical focal point, the article illustrates that linguistic and semiotic methods provide powerful tools to scrutinize the efforts of contemporary fascist movements to present themselves as ideologically pure and at the same time speak to a broader audience of potential voters and recruits.
Productivity of new winter wheat varieties in the Rostov region
Authors:   Don State Agrarian University, Sorokina Irina
Published: January 2025

The article presents the results of research on the study of winter wheat varieties of Don and Krasnodar breeding in the conditions of the central irrigated zone of the Rostov region, including those registered in 2018 and 2019. It was found that in the conditions of the 2023-2024 agricultural year, the best results in productivity and energy storage in the crop were obtained for the Soberbash and Chef varieties (583 and 545 g/m2; 121.5 and 109 GJ/ha, respectively).

Keywords: WINTER WHEAT, VARIETY, FIELD GERMINATION, SURVIVAL RATE OF PLANTS FOR HARVESTING, BIOLOGICAL YIELD, ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Chemical and natural substances for protection against radiation
Authors: Litvinchuk A. V. , Logvinovich O. S. , Shpankov A. O. , Dokhov O. V. , Myshkavets N. S. , Belous E. M.
Published: January 2025

Priority research in the field of radiation biology and medicine remains the search for new effective anti-radiation substances, since the protection of the human population from radiation damage is one of the issues of state security. The first medicament preparations obtained from classes of aminothiols and indolylamines can reduce primary radical processes and are used as preventive agents. Natural polyphenol substances, which are used in the clinic to improve the recovery of patients after radiation therapy, were obtained to block the formation of secondary radicals of biological molecules in the body after irradiation. Subsequently, with the discovery of intercellular regulators – cytokines, it became possible to develop effective therapeutic regimens to stimulate critical systems of the body in the treatment of radiation sickness. In Russia, the first anti-radiation drug based on the recombinant cytokine interleukin-1 was recently developed. The required chemically stable and easy to use anti-radiation agent can be created on the basis of DNA. Laboratory studies have shown that the introduction of exogenous DNA into the body after irradiation increases its survival by creating conditions for proper DNA repair in cells of critical tissues. This allows us to consider the DNA substance very promising for the development on its basis of a new anti-radiation drug.
Blood flow in cerebral vessels and main vessels of the neck in newborns from healthy mothers: exploring the parameters
Authors: Aleksandrovich A. S.
Published: January 2025

Objective. To analyse of blood flow in the cerebral and main vessels of the neck in newborns whose mothers had no complications during pregnancy using Doppler ultrasound.

Materials and methods. 123 newborns were examined. The parameters included gender distribution, anthropometry, and health. Ultrasound examination included neurosonography with dopplerography of brain vessels and examination of the main vessels of the neck using microconvex and linear sensors.

Results. Neurosonography did not reveal any brain pathologies. Dopplerometry of cerebral vessels: in the anterior cerebral artery, the resistance index is 0.62±0.07, the pulsation index is 1.08±0.17; in the middle cerebral artery, the resistance index is 0.66 ± 0.09, the pulsation index is 1.14 ± 0.32. Ultrasound examination of the main vessels of the neck: in the common carotid artery, the resistance index is 0.64 ± 0.05 (left) and 0.66 ± 0.04 (right), the pulsation index is 1.34 ± 0.16 (left) and 1.37 ± 0.13 (right); in the internal carotid artery, the resistance index is 0.54 ± 0.04 (left) and 0.56 ± 0.05 (right), the pulsation index is 1.19 ± 0.11 (left) and 1.21 ± 0.12 (right); in the external carotid artery, the resistance index is 0.74 ± 0.04 (left) and 0.76 ± 0.05 (right), the pulsation index is 1.39 ± 0.09 (left) and 1.41 ± 0.12 (right). The values indicate good vascular elasticity and low resistance to blood flow; the differences between the left and right sides of the vessels are explained by anatomy and are insignificant.

Conclusion. The study emphasizes the importance of timely diagnosis of disorders and monitoring of the state of blood supply to the central nervous system in the neonatal period. The data can serve as a reference for further research and development of standards for the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies associated with impaired cerebral hemodynamics.
Development of healthcare in the BSSR in the 1920s and 1930s according to the main indicators of medical care for the population
Authors: Kapliyeva M. P. , Kapliyev A. A.
Published: January 2025

Objective. To characterize the development of healthcare in the BSSR in the 1920s-1930s based on the analysis of the main indicators of medical care for the population.

Materials and methods. The basis of the study was the analysis of materials of general and specialized medical statistics of the BSSR, current records management of healthcare authorities from archival collections using general scientific and special historical methods of analysis, as well as elements of the index method of mathematical analysis, within the use of which the absolute figures were converted into indicators per 10 thousand people.

Results. One of the main tasks of the interwar healthcare of the BSSR was to overcome the traditional lag in medical development of Belarusian lands in providing the population with hospital services and medical personnel. However, the intensive growth of medical network, due to the warfare of the Polish-Soviet war of 1919–1921 caused the possibility of military resources using to increase civilian healthcare opportunities, was replaced in the early 1920s by a period of significant reduction in the medical network has begun, caused by the need to save money in the context of the implementation of the New Economic Policy. Only with the beginning of a planned economy and the necessity of medical support for growing industry and agriculture as part of the policy of industrialization and collectivization the main indicators of medical care for the population began to increase rapidly, reaching a peak by the end of the studied period. Increased share from local and national budget allocations, as well as the expansion of the higher medical education system, which allowed in a short time to increase the number of graduated doctors to saturate the growing medical network.

Conclusion. The development of healthcare in the BSSR in the 1920s and 1930s is an example of a striking contrast in approaches and the practical results of the healthcare development. When the 1920s were a period of overcoming the consequences of massive cuts in medicine during the New Economic Policy period, accompanied by a decrease in the number of medical institutions and an extremely small increase in the number of doctors, in the 1930s the beginning of a planned economy became the main trigger for the accelerated growth of the main indicators of medical care to the population. As a result, by the end of the 1930s the BSSR not only restored, but also improved the pre-revolutionary indicators of healthcare development by more than 2 times, which is proof of the high efficiency of the Soviet healthcare system.
Go Back!: Reclaiming Indigenous Visibility in Literary, Cultural, and Environmental Spaces of Pakistan
Authors: Feroz Anam
Published: January 2025

This paper examines the nexus of visibility and violence in the context of indigenous communities of Pakistan, with a focus on the literary works of Mustansar Hussein Tarar. Through a critical analysis of Tarar’s texts, this study reveals how his narratives subvert the dominant autochthonous discourses (surrounding the sociocultural and geophysical spaces of the Indus Valley), reclaim visibility for the indigenous communities, and thus enable their survival. The intersection of literature, culture, and environment has already been explored by many scholars (De Loughery 2015; Mukherjee 2010; Nixon 2011; Huggan 2004), with some discussions also incorporating the perspectives of indigenous peoples (Dove 2006). By drawing upon the nexus of visibility and violence in the context of environmental spaces discussed by Rob Nixon (2011), this research demonstrates how Tarar’s works challenge representational bias against the visibility of indigenous communities and shows slow violence inflicted upon them, thereby mitigating the detrimental effects of centuries of marginalization. To illustrate this argument, I have chosen two novels by Mustansar Hussain Tarar, Sorrows of Sarasvati originally published as Bahao, and Love in the Shade of Death originally published as Qurbat e Marg Mein Muhabbat. Through these works, Tarar traverses both temporally (from the Indus Valley civilization to the present time) and spatially (from Sarasvati to Sindhu), thereby reprobating the current debates of belonging, reimagining the past and present of the Indus Valley through an indigenous lens, and reclaiming visibility for indigenous people within literary, cultural, and environmental spaces in Pakistan. This study contributes to the ongoing eco-critical debates by highlighting the significance of indigenous literary narratives in imagining alternative spatialities.
‘Heavy Waters’ of Punjab: A Hydro-critical Analysis of Bapsi Sidhwa’s Ice-Candy Man
Authors: Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali
Published: January 2025

This research argues that the seminal Partition novel Ice-Candy Man, written by Bapsi Sidhwa, presents a vision of fluvial Punjab in a manner that fits the idea of “Heavy Waters” presented by Elizabeth DeLoughrey. The latter’s idea of water carrying both physical and metaphysical waste seems to materialize in Sidhwa’s novel, who places her story in the context of the partitioned Punjab of 1947, when a desire for ‘territorialism’ over water resulted in countless human beings turning into ‘national refuse’, or people killed in the name of nationality, whose dead bodies floating in the rivers of the Punjab turned the rivers into both a haunting site and a site foreboding an environmental crisis sooner or later. Hydro-criticism emerges as an apt theory to carry out this research, considering the tools it provides to look at literary texts from a watery perspective, while the research methodology involves a close textual analysis, with specific focus on events pertaining to water in the novel. The study concludes that a) If Elizabeth DeLoughrey’s hydro-critical lens can aid in understanding the pain of Middle Passage victims and the defiling of the Atlantic Ocean, the same theory may help read indigenous texts to pay tribute to Pakistan’s water bodies, and b) If Atlantic modernity is metallic due to the residue it carries of British naval weaponry, then overt sexual activity taking place in Pakistan and India can be linked to the ample flesh that lies in the waters of the Subcontinent.
Realizing Child-Friendly Schools: The Role of Kampus Mengajar 8 Students as Agents of Change in Anti-Bullying Education at SMP Barunawati 3
Authors: Dewi Adinda Kharisma , Miftakh Fauzi
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze students' understanding of bullying which includes film screening and role playing in increasing students' awareness and knowledge about bullying issues. The method used is qualitative descriptive research with data collection through questionnaires, direct observation during education sessions, and observation of role playing results. The data obtained are grouped based on the category of students' understanding before and after education, the effectiveness of film screening, and student involvement in role playing. The results showed an 85% increase in students' understanding of the types, impacts, and prevention of bullying after participating in education. Students showed an increase in awareness reflected in changes in their attitudes and reactions to the material taught, especially in understanding the importance of preventing bullying in the school environment. In conclusion, the educational method applied has proven effective in increasing students' understanding and awareness of bullying, and can be a useful model to be applied in schools in efforts to prevent bullying. This study contributes to the development of educational methods that are more interactive and touch the emotional aspects of students in overcoming bullying problems in the school environment.
Comparative Study of Victim Mentality across Three Age-groups
Authors: Khalid Mariam , Saleem Ghina , Tareen Ammara , Nisa  , Abbas Zahra
Published: January 2025

The aim of this research was to study the trait of interpersonal victim-hood across three age-groups.  Interpersonal victim-hood was measured using tendency for interpersonal victim-hood (TIV) scale. Kruskal-Wallis test indicated a significant difference across the three age-groups on TIV (H = 18.1, p <0.001). Pair-wise comparisons indicated that middle aged- adults differed significantly from both adolescents and young adults. The difference between young adults and adolescents however was found to be non-significant. The study highlights the implications of the increase in the levels of this trait.
Efficacy Of Three Osseodensification Systems: An In Vitro Study.
Authors:   Doutor em Odontologia -São Leopoldo Mandic., silva junior José da , Almeida Costa Maria Taywri ,   Graduanda em odontologia- Universidade da Amazônia, de Almeida Vilmar Santos ,   Especialista em ortodontia- universidade Estadual do Amazônas, de Brito Júnior Rui Barbosa ,   Doutor em odontologia - Universidade Estadual de Campinas.
Published: January 2025

Osseodensification is a contemporary technique designed
to enhance the primary stability of dental implants by
increasing bone density around the implant site. This study
aimed to evaluate and compare the performance of three
distinct osseodensification systems: Densah (Versah), Full
Access (IM3), and Bone Expander (Maximus), with a focus on
their commercial and technical aspects.
Materials and Methods: Twenty tibial specimens were used,
with a total of 60 Extract (Intraoss) model implants. Each
tibia received three implants, each prepared using one of
the osseodensification systems, resulting in 20 samples per
system. Implant stability was assessed based on three key
variables: insertion torque, removal torque, and resonance
frequency analysis.
Results: Data analysis revealed that while the outcomes
for implants placed with the different osseodensification
techniques were comparable, there was significant variability
within the measurements.
Conclusion: Statistical analysis did not show significant
differences among the systems for the evaluated variables
(p > 0.05). Although the in vitro results demonstrate promising
potential, further clinical studies are necessary to validate
these findings, particularly considering factors such as bone
healing time and implant longevity.
Scrotal Trichofolliculoma: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Gupta Neelam , Myes Deychen , Uppal Sanjeev , Avd Kavya , Sharma Sheetal
Published: January 2025

Trichofolliculoma is a rare, benign cutaneous adnexal neoplasm that typically arises from the hair follicles. They are primarily located on the scalp, face, neck, or upper trunk but can also appear on less common sites, such as the scrotum. They clinically present as a solitary or multiple skin coloured dome-shaped papule or an erythematous nodule with enlarged central pores. Here we discuss a case of a 44-year-old male with a scrotal trichofolliculoma, detailing its unusual clinical presentation and characteristic histopathological findings.

Keywords: Trichofolliculoma, scrotum, cutaneous, tumour, rare
High Serum S100B Protein Levels as a Risk Factor for Impaired Cognitive Function in Acute Non- Hemorrhagic Stroke: A Literature Review
Authors: Derisna Citra Saraswati Anak Agung , Putri Laksmidewi Anak Agung Ayu , Meidiary Anak Agung Ayu
Published: January 2025

The incidence of acute non-hemorrhagic stroke disease has a high disability rate and mortality rate and is a serious threat to people’s health and life and can burden families and society. The development of stroke after the onset of acute stroke, especially acute non-hemorrhagic stroke is not uncommon and has become a popular research topic in recent years. Various mechanism can occur, one of which is neuroinflammation. Stroke often leads to lifelong disability, including motor impairment, cognitive impairment, language impairment, and psychological impairment. Serum S100B is a calcium-binding protein that can determine disease severity and predict clinical outcomes to monitor disease progression and response to treatment. It was reported that serum S100B protein levels were detected to be higher in patients with cognitive impairment compared to normal ones.

Keywords: Serum S100B protein, cognitive impairment, non-hemorrhagic stroke
The Use of Audio-Visual Media for Language Skills in Indonesian Language Learning in Elementary Schools
Authors: Haryanto Doni , . Haryadi , Purwati Panca Dewi
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the influence of audio-visual media on four language skills in learning Indonesian language in grade 4 of elementary schools in Cluster V, Wera District, West Nusa Tenggara. This study is a quantitative study of the correlation type. Data collection techniques were carried out by means of observation, interviews, tests, questionnaires and documentation. The sample of this study was all students of grade 4 of elementary schools in Cluster V, Wera District, West Nusa Tenggara, with a total of 5 elementary schools, namely, Wora State Elementary School, Wora Dalam State Elementary School, Wora Inpres 1 Elementary School, Wora Inpres 2 Elementary School, Tadewa State Elementary School. The data analysis technique was descriptive statistical analysis. The results of this study are the results of the determination coefficient test using audio-visual media on listening skills obtained by 0.060 giving a positive impact of 6%. Speaking skills obtained by 0.067 giving a positive impact of 6.7%. Reading skills obtained by 0.090 giving a positive impact of 9%. Writing skills obtained by 0.098 giving a positive impact of 9.8%. Based on the description above, it can be concluded that audio-visual media has the greatest influence on Indonesian writing skills, with a percentage of 9.8%, making it the most influential factor on writing skills.

Keywords: Audio Visual Media, Four Language Skills, Indonesian Language Learning
The Role of Information Technology and Trust Culture in Knowledge Transfer to Local Employees: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Zhibao Yang , Sadat Andi Mohammad
Published: January 2025

Knowledge transfer is a crucial process for foreign construction companies operating in diverse cultural and operational environments. Effective knowledge transfer to local employees enhances productivity, innovation, and long-term project success. This study explores the role of Information Technology (IT) and Trust Culture in facilitating knowledge transfer to local employees through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. Relevant studies from reputable databases (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect) were analyzed systematically. Findings reveal that IT plays a significant role in streamlining communication, documentation, and knowledge sharing, while trust culture fosters collaboration and reduces resistance to knowledge absorption. The interplay between IT and trust culture creates an environment conducive to seamless knowledge transfer. This study contributes to the understanding of how organizations can optimize IT infrastructure and build trust culture to enhance knowledge-sharing processes. Future research directions and practical recommendations are also discussed.

Keywords: Knowledge Transfer, Information Technology, Trust Culture, Local Employees, Systematic Literature Review, Foreign Construction Companies
DESEJO DE BRANCURA, INSURGÊNCIA E CONTROLE DA NARRATIVA: Fotografia Preta na pesquisa em educação
Authors: Batista Alisson Ferreira , Meinerz Carla Beatriz
Published: January 2025

O artigo fundamenta o termo Fotografia Preta, definido como método de produção de dados e conteúdo educativo na formação docente. O texto é resultado de uma pesquisa em conclusão no mestrado em Educação, de abordagem qualitativa, que visou promover uma interação dialógica por meio da fotografia, no intuito de debater o desejo de brancura em sociedades colonizadas e racializadas. Inspira-se na categoria denegrir, capaz de associar forma e conteúdo no fazer investigativo. Destaca-se a categoria humanidade, contraposta à experiência do racismo no Brasil, por meio da qual se demarca a perspectiva ética e emancipatória das lutas do movimento negro e das pessoas negras em ações similares. Ampara-se no projeto político e pedagógico oficializado nas Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a Educação das Relações Étnico-Raciais. Conclui-se que a fotografia preta, uma imagem desestabilizadora, pode gerar reflexão acerca da negritude, seja pela afirmação da própria identidade negra, como pela constatação dos abismos que, historicamente erodidos, distanciam-na do desejado e defeituoso mundo branco.
POVOS INDÍGENAS E NATUREZA CONTRA A PANDEMIA: algumas possibilidades factíveis.
Authors: De Almeida Maira Cristina Chena , Brighenti Clovis Antonio
Published: January 2025

RESUMO: A pandemia da covid-19 vem assolando o mundo e afetando de muitas formas os diferentes grupos sociais. Os povos indígenas vêm enfrentado uma luta dobrada nesse cenário, pois a pandemia foi o momento utilizado pelo governo para propagar sua política anti-indígena, genocida e racista. A partir desse contexto, o presente artigo analisa o enfrentamento da pandemia da Covid-19 pelos povos indígenas tendo na relação com a natureza sua principal força. As pesquisas bibliográficas e o trabalho de extensão que desenvolvemos com o povo Guarani, revelaram que a forma como esses povos se relaciona com a natureza é crucial para o equilíbrio ecológico e não propagação de epidemias e pandemias dessa natureza e que o sistema capitalista é o grande propulsor de enfermidades pois ele atua em desacordo com o “metabolismo” da natureza, além de que ele explora recursos naturais desordenadamente com o único objetivo de gerar lucro.