bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Measuring The Information Content Of Accounting Profits In The Iraqi Banking Sector For Banks Listed On The Iraqi Stock Exchange
Authors: Mohammed Farhan Hatem Algayyim  , Maytham Bader Bawie Al-Sfan
Published: November 2024

The study aims to measure the information content of the accounting profits of banks listed on the Iraqi Stock Exchange, as the sample included 10 banks for a period of 4 years (2016-2019). The study concluded that banks that have a high explanatory ability reflect greater stability in the stock price, which would reassure Investors and stakeholders, thus reducing dispersion and fluctuations in the stock price, while banks with weak explanatory power show higher volatility in the stock price, which indicates additional risks that increase the fluctuation in investor returns, and the influencing factors have a major role in enhancing or reducing the information content of profits. Which explains the discrepancy between banks, and the study recommended the need to enhance the quality of financial disclosure, especially banks with weak explanatory capacity, increase transparency, and work to enhance the informational content of profits, which in turn increases investors’ confidence in accounting information, as well as encouraging banks to strengthen their internal control systems, which helps in Reducing accounting errors and the accuracy of declared profits, thus stabilizing the share price. Strengthening the administrative capabilities of executive managers contributes significantly to enhancing the informational content of profits by allocating the company’s available resources efficiently and effectively.
Ethical Entrepreneurial Leadership And Its Impact On Entrepreneurial Orientation Through The Mediating Role Of Entrepreneurial Passion: An Analytical Study Of The Opinions Of A Sample Of Owners Of Sme In Diwaniyah Governorate
Authors: Basim Abbas Kraidy Jassmy
Published: November 2024

The current study aims to identify the impact of ethical entrepreneurial leadership on theentrepreneurial orientation of SME owners in the Diwaniyah Governorate. According to the above, thestudy adopts a descriptive and analytical approach to its variables. The study sample consisted of agroup of SME ownwers , numbering (70) companies out of (90). The questionnaire forms was used asa essential tool for collecting data. The study were used many statistical methods such as standarddeviations, arithmetic mean , and structural equation modeling with the help of statistical programs(SPSS.var.24, Smart PLS). Theis exist study reached a set of useful conclusions and recommendations.Basically important of which is that the results of the statistical analysis showed that ethicalentrepreneurial leadership has a significant impact on entrepreneurial orientation.
Analysis of Online Customer Reviews, Influencer Endorsements, and Price Perceptions on Purchasing Decisions for Eiger Products in the Sumut Indonesia Climbing Community
Authors: Ajie Dwi Tandayu  , Ari Prabowo  , Aisyah Azhar Adam
Published: November 2024

Purchase Decision is a decision to buy a product or brand you like, but two factors can arise between purchase intention and purchase decision. This research aims to determine the influence of online customer reviews, influencer endorsements and price perceptions on purchasing decisions. The type of research used in this research is quantitative research. In determining the research sample, the Slovin formula was used, where the number of samples obtained was 100 samples. Data was collected using a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability and processed using SPPSS 26. Based on the partial test, the Online Customer Review variable had a positive and significant effect on the decision to purchase Eiger products in the Indonesian North Sumatra Climber Community. A value of t-count of 8.139 > 1.66 t-table was obtained, then the Endorsement Influencer variable had a positive and significant influence on Purchasing Decisions, a value of t-count of 2.169 > 1.66 t-table was obtained, and the Price Perception variable had a positive and significant influence on Purchase Decisions with a t-count value of 3.885 > 1.66 t-table . Simultaneous test results show that the online customer review (X1), influencer endorsement (X2) and price perception variables (X3) together have a positive and significant effect on the decision to purchase Eiger products in the Indonesian North Sumatra climbing community.
Germinated soybean protein hydrolysate: a possible chemopreventive agent
Authors: Esquitin-Hand Jacqueline , Cano-Sampedro Edén , Álvarez-González Rosa Isela , Madrigal-Bujaidar Eduardo , Mora-Escobedo Rosalva
Published: November 2024

This work aimed to explore the chemopreventive effect of six days germinated soybean protein hydrolysate (PH)
in a murine model. Germinated soybean protein isolate was obtained by isoelectric precipitation, then it was hydrolysate
with pepsin and pancreatin. The amount of protein in PH was 62% with a hydrolysis degree of 68%. For the in vivo test,
ICR male mice with an average weight of 25 g were used, distributed in 4 groups with 12 animals in each: the negative
control was administered only with a saline solution via intraperitoneal (IP); the positive control was administered 4 times
with azoxymethane (AOM) via IP (7.5 mg/kg); group PH100 (PH 100 mg/kg) given orally daily plus AOM given 4 times
IP (7.5 mg/kg) and PH400 (PH 400 mg/kg) given orally daily plus AOM given 4 times IP route (7.5 mg/kg). The positive
control presented decreased body weight gain, high disease activity index (DAI), and colon with intestinal mucosal
damage, compared to the other three groups. The oral administration of PH (PH100 and PH400) in mice decreased body
weight loss and reduced the DAI score, being the high dose (PH400) the one that presented the best protective activity.
Therefore, it is necessary to continue studying the in vivo effects of germinated soy protein hydrolysate and develop foods
that take advantage of its positive effects on health.
Studying the Implications of Antibiotics Resistance in Dental Infection
Authors: Khan Nadeem , Waleed Ahmad , Ali Shah Syed Izhar , Rashid Mamun ur , Ali Hassan , Waheed Kainat
Published: November 2024

Background:Antibiotic resistance is a global health issue, complicating infection management, including dental infections. Overuse or misuse of antibiotics in dentistry has led to resistant strains, highlighting the importance of proper treatment to prevent severe complications.

Objective:This study aims to assess the prevalence of antibiotic resistance in dental infections and evaluate its implications on clinical outcomes, therapeutic efficacy, and future dental treatment protocols.

Method:This cross-sectional study examined antibiotic resistance in dental infections among 200 patients (aged 18–65) from 2023 to 2024. Samples from abscesses, periodontitis, and periapical infections were cultured, and bacterial isolates were identified through Gram staining and biochemical tests. Antibiotic susceptibility was assessed using the Kirby-Bauer method. Resistance genes were analyzed via PCR, and data were evaluated using SPSS version 26.0.

Results:Out of 200 samples, 68% (n = 136) showed resistance to at least one antibiotic. Penicillin had the highest resistance (45%), followed by clindamycin (32%) and amoxicillin (28%). Metronidazole had the lowest (11%). PCR identified blaTEM (38%), ermB (25%), and tetM (20%). Patients with prior antibiotic use had a 2.5-fold higher risk of resistant strains.

Conclusion:Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in dental practice, with significant implications for the management of dental infections. The findings suggest that overuse of antibiotics may not only contribute to resistance but also lead to complications that require more invasive treatments. This study highlights the need for stricter antibiotic stewardship in dental care and the exploration of alternative therapies to combat resistant bacterial strains in dental infections
Preferences of Pakistani Doctors in Selection of Antibiotics for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Enteric Fever: Ciprofloxacin vs. Meropenem
Authors: Azhar Shazia , Shah Khuntalha , Zia Zubia , Razzak Mariam , Augustine Zarnab Mary , Manzoor Adnan
Published: November 2024

Background: The field of enteric fever therapy has undergone a significant transformation due to the advent of antibiotic resistance (AMR). Amoxicillin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and chloramphenicol were once the first-line therapies. However, these choices are no longer as successful due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. ciprofloxacin, have been the recommended option in recent years because of their oral absorption and potency against vulnerable bacteria. Unfortunately, a reassessment of treatment procedures has been necessitated by reports of significant incidence of fluoroquinolone resistance, particularly in South Asia. The move toward meropenem is indicative of the pressing need for efficient treatments given the rise in resistance. Meropenem is recommended by the World Health Organization to treat severe infections brought on by XDR S. typhi, highlighting its significance in modern treatment protocols.

Methodology: It was a cross sectional study conducted at tertiary care hospital of Karachi. The calculated sample size was n=64. All the doctors working in medicine ward and working residents who were in third and fourth year of their residency in medicine were included. A preformed questionnaire was administered to them to identify their preferences. Frequencies and percentages of responses were assessed and compared with chi square and t-test analysis. P-value less than 0.05 was considered as significant.

Results: Participants of all the groups responded that they have examined the patients with enteric fever (p-0.001), there was disparity in advising blood test for diagnosis (p-0.098), most of them mentioned they initiate therapy on clinical examination. When asked for the preference between ciprofloxacin and meropenem majority responded in the favor of ciprofloxacin (p-0.001).

Conclusion: The doctors preferred choosing ciprofloxacin for uncomplicated enteric fever which is positive indication to preserve the last resort antibiotics such as meropenem.
Impact of Door-To-Balloon Time on Long-Term Mortality after Primary PCI
Authors: Khan Muhammad Niaz , Shah Hamid Ali , Ali Nasir , Qureshi Amir Rashid , Ullah Abid , Salman Muhammad
Published: November 2024

Objective: To evaluate the impact of door-to-balloon (D2B) time on long-term mortality and adverse outcomes in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) at Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar.

Methodology: A prospective observational study was conducted from January 2022 to December 2022, including 320 STEMI patients. Patients were categorized into two groups based on D2B times: <90 minutes and ≥90 minutes. Data on demographics, symptom-to-door times, D2B times, and outcomes (mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE)) were collected. Statistical analysis was performed using appropriate tests, with a significance level of p<0.05.

Results: The mean symptom-to-door time was 145.6 minutes, and the mean D2B time was 96.7 minutes. Patients treated within <90 minutes of D2B time had a survival rate of 91.3% compared to 73.4% in the ≥90-minute group (p<0.05). MACE occurred in 12.5% of patients, with a higher prevalence in those with delayed D2B times. Male patients constituted 62.5% of the cohort, and the mean age was 54.3 years.

Conclusion: Shorter D2B times significantly improve survival and reduce adverse outcomes in STEMI patients. Adhering to the recommended <90 minutes for D2B is essential for optimizing clinical outcomes. Systemic changes to reduce delays are imperative for improving STEMI care.
Prevalence and factors in diabetic retinopathy in obese females presenting at lady reading hospitals
Authors: Dr zain afaq
Published: November 2024

background: The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and its related variables in patients with diabetes treated at Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024.
Method:  Patients in this descriptive cross-sectional study, who were diabetes patients between the ages of 30 and 60, were treated at Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar. Patients with a diagnosis of either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus, complete medical records, and the ability to give informed permission were the requirements for inclusion. Patients with insufficient medical data, individuals who were pregnant, patients with additional retinal illnesses, and patients who refused to give consent were all excluded. With an emphasis on demographics, comorbidities, lifestyle factors, and clinical data, data was gathered through structured interviews, physical examinations, and inspections of medical records. Examinations of the eyes verified the existence of DR. Using chi-square tests, logistic regression analysis, and descriptive statistics, SPSS software version 24.0 was used to analyze the data with sample size 121 patients.
Result: Patients with DR had a lower prevalence of cardiovascular illnesses (6%) compared to those without (51%), with a p-value of 0.000. Significant correlations were found between DR and high blood pressure (36.7% vs. 5.7%, p=0.000) and inflammation (42.4% vs. 7.9%, p=0.000). A strong correlation was seen between DR and higher parity (>2 children) (50% vs. 16.9%, p=0.000). Significant variables included being older (46–60 years, 52.9% vs. 30-45 years, 17.2%, p=0.000), married (55.5% vs. single, 0%, p=0.000), and a housewife (31.1% vs. employed, 5.6%, p=0.025). There was no significant correlation found between smoking status and p=0.283.
Conclusion: Inflammation, higher parity, age, married status, and homemaker status were all found to be significant risk factors for diabetic retinopathy in the study. In order to reduce the risk of DR, these findings emphasize the necessity of focused screening and management programs for at-risk populations. Reducing the prevalence of diabetes-related disorders (DR) in patients may need careful blood pressure control as well as managing inflammation.
Prevalence of beta thalassemia, heart failure and valvular abnormalities in children at tertiary care hospital
Authors: Arifeen Dr Shams , . Dr Sohaib , Shad Dr Hanadi , Khan Dr Jehanzeb , Rehman Dr Abdur , Khan Dr Arooj , Azeem khan Dr Shaista
Published: November 2024

Objective: to evaluate, stratified by age and educational attainment, the distribution of pediatric beta-thalassemia, heart failure, and valve anomalies in order to find any appreciable variations in the prevalence rates.
Methods: A study using a cross-sectional design was carried out on 115 youngsters. There were two age categories of participants: 43.5 percent were between the ages of 2 and 9 and 56.5% were those over 10. Children's educational status was divided into two categories: those who attend school (8.7%) and those who do not (91.3%). Medical records were used to gather information on the prevalence of valvular anomalies, heart failure, and beta-thalassemia. P-values and other statistical analyses were used to assess the significance of variations in prevalence rates among different age and educational groups.
Result: 17.4% of participants in the research had beta-thalassemia; there were no significant variations in this condition between age groups (p=0.101) or educational attainment (p=0.820). Children who attended school had a higher prevalence of heart failure (69.6%) than children who did not attend school (34.4%), however this difference was not statistically significant (p=0.625). Children who did not attend school (38.2%) had considerably higher rates of valve anomalies than children who attended school (8.6%); a p-value of less than 0.001 indicated a highly significant difference.
Conclusion: The study finds no significant changes in the prevalence of beta-thalassemia or heart failure across age and educational status, but it does show a substantial difference in the prevalence of valvular anomalies between children who attend school and those who do not. These results highlight how crucial it is to address socio-economic and educational gaps in order to improve health outcomes for communities that are already at risk.
IMPACT OF DIABETES ON TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT OUTCOMES: EDITORIAL PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Danyal Dr
Published: November 2024

Diabetes mellitus (DM) significantly alters tuberculosis (TB) treatment outcomes due to immune dysfunction, drug interactions, and limited access to integrated care. The coexistence of these conditions exacerbates global health disparities, particularly in low-resource settings. Diabetic patients with TB frequently exhibit delayed sputum conversion, higher relapse rates, and poorer cure outcomes than non-diabetic counterparts. Addressing these challenges requires an interdisciplinary approach combining better glycemic control, robust healthcare integration, and patient education. This editorial evaluates the interplay between DM and TB, discusses barriers to effective treatment, and highlights strategies to improve cure rates, advocating for targeted interventions to reduce the dual disease burden globally.
HAK KESULUNGAN : Kajian Historis Kejadian 25:19-34 dan Maknanya bagi GMIM Jemaat Golgota Bukit Ranomuut
Authors: Lembong Theresia Yashinta Tiara , Lumintang Ferry S.
Published: November 2024

Hak Kesulungan adalah sebuah hak yang istimewa bagi seorang anak sulung. Hak kesulungan ini merupakan budaya yang telah ada sejak zaman Israel kuno yang saat ini masih sering disalah artikan. Hak ini memberikan pandangan yang keliru mengenani posisi seorang anak sulung. Ketika dalam kisah Esau dan Yakub yang adalah seorang kakak beradik, yang dikasihi oleh ayah dan ibunya, Esau memandang rendah hak kesulungan dan menukarnya dengan sup kacang merah milik Yakub, sehingga Esau tidak memperdulikan hak istimewanya baik atas warisan, atas kepemimpinan maupun atas hak hak istimewa yang dimilikinya sebagai anak sulung dan kemudian Hak kesulungan itu dijualnya pada Yakub.
Meninjau Ulang Perspektif Hidup Berkelimpahan Dan Hidup Berkekurangan Dalam Konteks Doa Orang Kristen
Authors: Timbuleng Nontje Mery
Published: November 2024

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk meninjau ulang perspektif hidup berkelimpahan dan hidup berkekurangan dalam konteks doa orang Kristen, dengan fokus pada peran doa dalam membentuk sikap spiritual dan pemahaman umat terhadap dua keadaan tersebut. Masalah dalam praktik iman Kristen, banyak orang merasa bingung antara menjalani hidup berkelimpahan yang diasosiasikan dengan berkat materi dan hidup berkekurangan yang sering dianggap sebagai ujian. Ketegangan antara kedua perspektif ini dapat memengaruhi cara umat berdoa dan berinteraksi dengan Tuhan serta sesama. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode  pendekatan kualitatif dengan analisis teologis terhadap teks-teks Alkitab, literatur spiritual, dan wawancara mendalam dengan praktisi iman. Dengan demikian, artikel ini mengumpulkan berbagai pandangan dan pengalaman umat Kristen mengenai doa dalam konteks kelimpahan dan kekurangan. Hasil yang hendak dicapai bahwa doa berfungsi sebagai jembatan yang menghubungkan umat dengan Tuhan dalam berbagai keadaan.Akhir dari artikel ini adalah sebuah kesimpulan yang memberi penegasan mengenai hasil penelitian yang dicapai.
KAJIAN TEOLOGIS TERHADAP FENOMENA EXORCISME: Studi Kasus Kerasukan yang Terjadi di Kalangan Remaja Jemaat GMIM Imanuel Ranolambot Wilayah Kawangkoan Dua
Authors: Lumempouw Praysidita Fiadolorosa , Tombeng Ineke
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang Kajian Teologis Terhadap Fenomena Exorcisme: Studi Kasus Kerasukan Yang Terjadi Di Kalangan Remaja Jemaat GMIM Imanuel Ranolambot Wilayah Kawangkoan Dua. Ini menunjukkan bahwa adanya faktor yang mengakibatkan berbagai macam spekulasi tentang fenomena exorcisme dan kerasukan. Merupakan penelitian yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana fenomena exorcisme dalam hal ini studi kasus terhadap kerasukan yang terjadi di kalangan remaja. Dalam penelitian ini mengunakan metode deskriptif dan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data di antaranya observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini di lakukan di Desa Ranolambot, Minahasa, khususnya di Jemaat GMIM Imanuel Ranolambot. Temuan dari penelitian ini adalah ditemukan nilai kepercayaan Jemaat GMIM Imanuel Ranolambot yang dapat dikolaborasikan dengan pengetahuan tentang exorcisme juga didapati tentang ketidakkonsisten iman jemaat dan masyarakat Desa Ranolambot.
Dampak Ibadah Kreatif Bagi Remaja di GMIM Siloam Tataaran II Wilayah Tondano VI
Authors: Komaling Olga Neltje , Supit Zefanya Brigita , Kalalo Jefry
Published: November 2024

Artikel ini berisi dampak dari ibadah kretif bagi Remaja di jemaat GMIM Siloam Tataaran. Ibadah kreatif bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keaktifan remaja untuk beribadah serta menumbuhkan kreatifitas remaja dalam ibadah itu sendiri Masalah yang dihadapi  tentang bagamana dampak dari ibadah kreatif terhadap respon dari para remaja untuk datang terlibat dalam peribadatan. Dalam fokus penelitian ini penulis menggunakan metode penelitian Kualitatif, di karenakan metode ini merupakan metode yang paling cocok dalam proses penelitian ini untuk memudahkan penulis dalam melakukan wawancara, mengumpulkan data, analisis data dan pegolahan data. Hasil penelitian ini penulis melihat bahwa remaja membutuhkan bentuk-bentuk kreasi ibadah untuk menghilangkan kejenuhan dan peningkatan iman kristiani. Penelitin ini ditutup dengan kesimpulan dari penulis.
“SAHABAT DALAM KASIH SAUDARA DALAM KESUKARAN” Kajian Hermeneutik Kritik Historis Terhadap Markus 2:1-12 dan Maknanya Bagi Gereja Masa Kini
Authors: Lontaan Jesha Michelle , Suoth Vanny Nancy
Published: November 2024

Artikel ini membahas tentang bagaimana keempat sahabat yang membantu temannya mencari jalan keluar dalam masalahnya dalam teks Markus 2:1-12. Mukjizat yang terjadi dalam Injil Markus ini merupakan cerita tentang bagaimana tindakan dari keempat sahabatnya yang melakukan berbagai hal atau mencari berbagai cara agar dapat bertemu dengan Yesus untuk menyembuhkan temannya. Artikel ini disusun dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif dalam memeriksa berbagai macam sumber yangserta dikerjakan dengan metode pendekatan kritik historis. Tujuan proposal ini berusaha menggali makna dan implikasi yang terkandung dalam teks Markus 2:1-12 dan khususnya tentang bagaimana sahabat yang memiliki kasih dan menjadi sahabat dalam kesukaran bagi gereja masa kini.
أثر المسألة النحوية في التفكير اللغوي العربي
Authors: معلوف سمير أحمد
Published: November 2024

يحتاج التراث العربي الإسلامي إلى النظر فيه مرةً بعد أُخرى لاستنباط ما احتواه من فِكَرٍ تُسهم مراجعتها في فهم طبيعة التفكير اللغوي العربي، والبنية العقلية التي أنتجته، والثقافة التي أثَّرت فيه، لِيَصل إلينا بالصورة التي نراها، ونعتقد أن دراسة "المسألة النحوية" في نشأتها وتطوُّرها يمكن أن يوضِّح لنا طبيعة التفكير اللغوي العربي، وذلك أن هذا الفكر نشأ في بيئة التعليم، وتطوَّر فيها أيضًا، وهذا جَعَلَ من مسائل اللغة بعامة، ومسائل النحو بخاصة؛ المؤثِّر الأكبر في نشأة علوم اللغة وتفرُّعها، وقد تتبَّعنا جذور المسألة النحوية، ونشأتها على أيدي كُلٍّ من ابن عباس وأبي الأسود، ثم تطوُّرها على أيدي تلامذة الأخير، ولا سيما ابن أبي إسحق وأبي عمرو بن العلاء، إلى حين اكتمالها على أيدي كُلٍّ من الفراهيدي وتلميذه سيبويه، وأتممنا البحث باستعراض أصول المسألة النحوية ومنهجية معالجتها كما استقرَّت في كتاب سيبويه.
قراءة في النظريات التداولية وقواعد الخطاب
Authors: البرطيع وردة
Published: November 2024

التداولية علمٌ يهتمُّ بدراسة ظاهرة التواصل اللغوي وتفسيره، ويضمُّ مستويات مُتداخِلة، من مثل البنية  اللغوية، وقواعد التخاطب، والعمليات الذهنية المتحكِّمة في الإنتاج والفهم اللغوي، وتُعَدُّ التداولية حلقة وصلٍ مهمة بين حقول معرفية عدة، منها الفلسفة التحليلية ممثلة في فلسفة اللغة العادية، ومنها علم النفس المعرفي ممثلاً في نظرية الملاءمة، ومنها علوم التواصل، ومنها اللسانيات، وقد وقع الاتفاق بين الدارسين - مع اختلاف مرجعياتهم المعرفية - على أنها "علم الاستعمال اللغوي"، ومن ثم يسعى هذا البحث إلى الوقوف على التصوُّر التداولي للاستعمال التواصلي للغة، وذلك انطلاقًا من اتجاهين تداوليين رئيسين، هما التداولية القصدية التي أُسِّست في جامعة أكسفورد البريطانية، وكان زعيماها جون أوستين وبيتر ستراوس، والتداولية المعرفية التي أرسى معالمها الفرنسي دان سبيربر والبريطاني دييردر ويلسون.
Penerapan Aplikasi Edmodo dalam Pembelajaran Berbasis E-learning bagi Dosen dan Mahasiswa di Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang
Authors: Doni Alsri Windra , Dewi Susanti
Published: November 2024

Current advances in information technology require all universities to always keep abreast of developments, especially for the smooth running of education. One of the information technology learning media that can currently be used in lectures is Edmodo. The aim of this service is to provide an introduction and training on E-learning to lecturers and students so that they are more motivated in their lecture activities using E-learning with Edmodo as a support for teaching and learning activities at the Padang Ministry of Health Polytechnic. Implementation methods include carrying out practical activities and monitoring the use of Edmodo as an E-learning media to lecturers and students as well as providing pocket books. The results of the activity showed that all respondents (100%) stated that it was easy to access Edmodo, while motivation was still not optimal due to the unsatisfactory internet network where 66.2% rarely accessed Edmodo. Learning results for using Edmodo learning media in class A were in the high category at 30%, at the medium category at 32%, at the low category at 24% and in the very low category at 14%. The level of learning outcomes for class B students in the pass category was 78.8% (26 people) and in the incompetent category was 21.2% (7 people). The conclusion is that the ability of lecturers and students to use and utilize Edmodo in online lectures has increased.
Framework for Improving Strategic Competitiveness of Container Ports in the UAE
Authors:   , Alhashmi Salem Husain Mohamed Fadaaq
Published: November 2024

Container-based shipping plays a pivotal role in the economic landscape of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a nation strategically positioned at the crossroads of major trade routes between Asia, Europe, and Africa. Improving competitiveness in container-based shipping is crucial for the UAE to maintain and enhance its position in the global market. Therefore, the main aim of this research program is to develop a framework for improving the strategic competitiveness of container ports in the UAE. An extensive literature review revealed that smart ports are the way forward for improving competitiveness. Perspectives collected via interviews and a questionnaire survey supported the view that a comprehensive and holistic approach is needed to transform UAE ports. An extended definition of the smart port paved the way for developing the Smart Port Framework Repository (SaPFaR). Using the new definition as the catalyst, this work identified eight (8) different areas for further development. Having suggested that Industry 4.0 should be at the heart of smart port technologies, a library of use cases and a detailed maturity model are presented. Then, a framework and a maturity model are offered for each of the remaining seven (7) areas. The validation of SaPFaR using a panel of domain experts led to suggestions that Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Framework be used to guide the implementation of SaPFaR. This is the first-ever study of container ports in the UAE and offers a comprehensive and holistic framework for improving their strategic competitiveness.
Accoucher des démocraties dans les dramaturgies d’Afrique subsaharienne francophone : un théâtre postcolonial de l’impossible délivrance
Authors: Dechaufour Pénélope
Published: November 2024

Cet article est consacré à un corpus de textes dramatiques d’expression française écrits par des auteurs d’Afrique subsaharienne depuis les années 1990. Ce théâtre postcolonial est fortement marqué par les désillusions vis-à-vis des Indépendances et les échecs des projets de démocratie dans les nations anciennement colonisées. L’article analyse le rapport aux figures féminines et aux motifs de la grossesse et de l’engendrement dans ces dramaturgies qui optent, le plus souvent, pour un détour par la fable mettant au jour une poétique de la mort et de la mémoire. L’article rend compte des modalités diverses selon lesquelles ces questions se déclinent, à la croisée d’enjeux esthétiques et politiques, dans des textes de différentes époques, jusqu’à nos jours.
Une mise à jour qui s’impose depuis longtemps : la vision du monde commune des nouveaux mouvements religieux japonais1
Authors: Hardacre Helen
Published: November 2024

Vers la fin de l’ère de forte croissance économique du Japon, des chercheurs et chercheuses, dont l’autrice, ont développé l’idée d’une vision du monde commune au sein des nouveaux mouvements religieux (NMR). Les tendances économiques de l’époque ont facilité la croissance des NMR et contribué à rendre plausible leur vision du monde. Dans cet article sont examinés les changements économiques survenus après les années 1980 qui ont affecté les groupes sociaux auprès desquels les NMR recrutaient généralement leurs membres et il est souligné que les changements économiques affectant ces groupes risquent de miner la plausibilité de la vision du monde des NMR. L’objectif de cet article est également d’identifier des pistes fructueuses en vue de futures recherches.
Aller au coeur de l’accompagnement spirituel au Japon1
Authors: Benedict Timothy O.
Published: November 2024

Quelle est la différence entre le soin de l’âme, du coeur et de l’esprit en fin de vie ? Dans cet article sont explorés les défis conceptuels et pratiques auxquels sont confrontées les infirmières japonaises en soins palliatifs lorsqu’elles prodiguent des soins spirituels aux personnes mourantes. En me basant sur des entretiens menés avec des infirmières, j’explique comment celles-ci interprètent ces soins spirituels et comment les distinguer de ceux religieux et psychologiques. J’examine également la façon dont les infirmières tentent de s’occuper des patients qui hésitent à demander du soutien et la manière dont elles évaluent l’efficacité des soins qu’elles prodiguent. En analysant les récits de ces infirmières, je me demande pourquoi le kokoro (« coeur » ou « esprit ») est si important dans les soins spirituels et je pose le postulat que le réflexe consistant à délimiter l’« âme » ou la « spiritualité » en tant qu’aspect central des soins spirituels ne correspond pas à l’idée que les infirmières se font de leur travail.
Shōtoku Taishi dans l’historiographie Meiji : un survol1
Authors: Klautau Orion
Published: November 2024

Cet article explore le processus de transformation historiographique de Shōtoku Taishi (574-622) durant l’ère Meiji (1868-1912), époque de forte tension au Japon entre tradition et modernité. Considérée comme l’un des piliers du bouddhisme japonais, la figure de Shōtoku est alors réévaluée au moyen des disciplines académiques occidentales. Nous aborderons les contributions de Murakami Senshō (1851-1929), Sonoda Shūe (1863-1922), Sakaino Kōyō (1871-1933) et Kume Kunitake (1839-1931), qui allièrent méthodologies innovantes et objectifs idéologiques pour remettre en question les récits traditionnels et redéfinir la signification historique de Shōtoku. Leurs travaux s’inscrivent dans le processus plus global de définition de l’identité japonaise, jonglant entre exactitude historique et nationalisme. Malgré des similarités évidentes, chacun a construit une vision bien particulière de Shōtoku, marquée par des influences personnelles et professionnelles. En montrant ainsi l’impact de l’historiographie de Meiji sur la mémoire culturelle du Japon, leurs travaux, bien que largement méconnus aujourd’hui, ont durablement influencé la représentation de Shōtoku.
The Subjectivity and Futurity of the Asian Canadian Woman
Authors: Chau Annie
Published: November 2024

This article asserts that subjectivity and futurity are critical sites of contestation between Asian Canadian women and the nation-state of Canada. It draws on primary research involving Asian Canadian women in the spring of 2022: a participant observation of a Canadian citizenship ceremony held virtually during Asian Heritage Month and an interview with Ellen (pseudonym), a member of the Asian Canadian Women’s Alliance. First, in my analysis of the citizenship ceremony, I argue that the figure of the Asian Canadian woman is bound to her allegiance to the nation-state. In the ceremony, discourses of Canadian multiculturalism and the model minority myth are conjoined and pronounced. Second, turning to my interview with Ellen and to instances of resistance by Asian Canadian women during the citizenship ceremony, I argue that Asian Canadian women confront Canadian nation-building and the model minority myth through their articulations and utterances of diversity, feminisms, and decolonization. With Asian Canadian women working to take back their futures from Canada, I propose that possibilities for collective and decolonial futures with Indigenous Peoples can also be imagined.
“I’m not discriminating against you, but…”
Authors: Ioannoni Kelsey
Published: November 2024

In this paper, I use an autoethnographic approach to explore the fertility processes I underwent and the difficulties I had in accessing fertility services in an effort to get pregnant as a fat single mother by choice. Here, I outline my experiences at two different fertility clinics, one of which denied me care based on my fatness. I reflect on the difficulties of accessing fertility services as a fat woman, and indeed how fat women are viewed as risky bodies to be deterred from motherhood. I conclude this paper by situating the joyous delivery of my son against the backdrop of being “high risk.”
L’accompagnement des personnes victimes lors d’entrevues sur les faits au Québec : pratique ou droit ?
Authors: Ampleman-Tremblay Sandrine
Published: November 2024

Cet article se penche sur la question de l’accompagnement des personnes victimes lorsqu’elles sont appelées à participer à une entrevue portant sur les faits reliés à leurs plaintes avec des membres de la police. L’article critique le recours à l’entretien sur les faits sans option d’accompagnement de la personne victime. Pour ce faire, il commence par établir la nécessité de l’accompagnement en offrant une mise en contexte portant principalement sur l’accompagnement des personnes victimes d’agressions sexuelles et de crimes policiers. Ensuite, la recherche aborde divers enjeux invoqués à l’encontre de l’accompagnement, incluant les règles de preuve quant aux déclarations antérieures incompatibles, le droit à une défense pleine et entière et l’impact de l’enregistrement vidéo sur la personne victime. À cette occasion, l’article offre diverses solutions pour réconcilier l’accompagnement des personnes victimes et les droits de la personne accusée dans le contexte d’agressions sexuelles. Pour se faire, l’auteure s’appuie principalement sur la jurisprudence de la Cour suprême du Canada, les articles 276 et 278.92 du Code criminel et l’état des connaissances scientifiques portant sur les déclarations incompatibles, le contact entre la police et les personnes victimes d’agressions sexuelles ainsi que sur les effets d’un traumatisme sur la mémoire. Enfin, l’article se termine par une discussion faisant état de certains autres obstacles tels que les modalités d’accompagnement et l’influence d’une tierce partie sur la personne victime. Cette discussion, ainsi que l’ensemble de l’article, rappellent l’importance de favoriser l’autonomie et la dignité des personnes victimes dans toutes décisions concernant leur participation au processus de judiciarisation des plaintes.
Return to Smith? Harper-Era Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Canadian Courts (2008–2023)
Authors: Dell Brendan
Published: November 2024

Following the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in R v Smith (1987), which struck down a mandatory minimum sentence (MMS) for drug trafficking, it took nearly three decades before the Court would nullify another MMS. This 28-year span saw the Court exhibit judicial restraint and deference to the government regarding the constitutionality of MMS. However, in 2015, the Court invalidated an MMS enacted by the Harper government in R v Nur. The MMS in Nur was one of over 40 MMS provisions introduced by the Harper government between 2006 and 2015.

As sentencing policy engages Parliament’s exclusive jurisdiction to legislate criminal law, judicial discretion in sentencing, and section 12 of the Charter, these Harper-era sentencing provisions provide a unique opportunity to study the institutional roles in sentencing and the constitutionality of such provisions.

This article offers a comprehensive overview of the MMS enacted by the Harper government and examines how these provisions have been treated by Canadian courts, particularly focusing on the constitutional test for section 12 of the Charter. By analyzing appellate-level and Supreme Court cases featuring Charter challenges to Harper-era MMS, the article found that these provisions are being struck down at a high rate (76%). The findings indicate a loosening of judicial restraint and deference to government in this area and highlight significant issues with the reasonable hypothetical aspect of the section 12 test. Ultimately, the article argues for a better understanding of the complementary roles of the legislature and judiciary in sentencing.
Els camins-barrancs de la Plana de Castelló: l’ús dels llits dels barrancs com a elements de xarxa viària històrica
Authors: Badenes Placencia Sergio
Published: November 2024

La utilització de les zones més favorables per al pas i la circulació al llarg de la geografia ha sigut una constant durant la història. Des de temps passats, els llocs amb major facilitat d'accés són emprats per a una connexió entre dos espais i per al desplaçament de persones, mercaderies o idees. Ports de muntanya o colls, valls i guals naturals en els rius són els llocs per excel·lència per al pas entre diferents espais geogràfics. Aquest fet ha sigut aprofitat en diferents èpoques per a construir-hi els camins i carreteres, sent el motiu principal per fer una via o descartar el seu traçat fins no fa tantes dècades. En el present cas i, en les següents pàgines, ens centrarem en la utilització dels barrancs de la Plana de Castelló com a camins històrics i la seua inserció dins de xarxes viàries més grans. Aquests llits secs han condicionat aquestes xarxes, però també a l'inrevés, a través d'un procés d'antropització dels recursos hídrics.
Ensayos en campo de removilización hídrica de piroclastos del volcán de Tajogaite de 2021 (La Palma, Islas Canarias)
Authors: Díez-Herrero Andrés , Hernández Ruiz Mario , López Gutiérrez Julio , Martínez-Martínez Javier , Mediato José F. , Vegas Juana , Perucha María Ángeles , Vázquez-Tarrío Daniel , Sandoval-Rincón K. Patricia , Garrote Julio , Lorenzo J. Heriberto , Bladé i Castellet Ernest , Sanz-Ramos Marcos , Sánchez Nieves , Galindo Inés
Published: November 2024

La erupción del volcán de Tajogaite en la isla de La Palma (Islas Canarias), entre septiembre y diciembre de 2021, generó una ingente cantidad de depósitos piroclásticos de caída (tefra), de los que aún permanecen acumulaciones en sectores próximos al cono que superan los 3 m de espesor. Durante la erupción, y con posterioridad a esta, se ha producido la removilización de la tefra, tanto por acciones antrópicas de retirada y limpieza en edificios, vías de comunicación y otras infraestructuras, como por procesos naturales debidos a las dinámicas volcánica, eólica, gravitacional e hídrica. Para estimar la capacidad de removilización hídrica en los procesos naturales y prevenir posibles peligros y riesgos asociados a eventos extremos de tipo lahar por precipitaciones intensas, se han realizado ensayos de removilización antrópica en campo, usando lluvia artificial y escorrentía concentrada sobre microparcelas experimentales y sectores de laderas y fondo de uno de los barrancos del sector suroccidental de la isla (barranco de Tamanca). Con ellos se ha podido estimar qué variables (pendiente, granulometría y tipo de cobertura de la superficie, tefra desnuda, vegetada o roca consolidada) condicionan tanto la generación de la escorrentía como el inicio de la removilización, así como obtener unos valores umbral orientativos. Entre todas las variables, la que mayor influencia tiene en el inicio de las removilizaciones no es la pendiente, como cabría esperar, sino la concentración de la escorrentía en superficies impermeables (rocas consolidadas, superficies antropizadas) o en las ramas y tallos de la vegetación arbustiva y arbórea. Estos resultados tienen utilidad práctica para la cartografía preventiva de las zonas susceptibles de ser removilizadas, como valores de entrada en modelos numéricos de desencadenamiento y circulación de flujos no newtonianos por laderas y barrancos, de los que derivarán mapas de riesgos para la ordenación territorial y la gestión de las emergencias.
Enhancement of charge collection capability by potassium-doped NiO in inverted planar perovskite solar cells
Authors: Zhao Xing , Li Dan-Ni , Li Mei-Cheng ,   State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
Published: November 2024

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with inverted structures have received significant attention in the field of photovoltaics. NiO is one of the commonly explored hole transport materials (HTMs) because of its excellent chemical stability in comparison with organic materials. Pure NiO is an insulator, but the presence of nickel vacancies can lead to the formation of Ni3+ ions, resulting in p-type semiconductor properties. However, the low conductivity and poor interfacial contact between NiO and perovskite thin films still pose challenges in achieving high-performance inverted PSCs. To solve these problems, potassium acetate is used as a potassium source for a nickel precursor, and therefore potassium ions (K+) are doped into NiO nanocrystals. The introduction of K+ into NiO leads to the formation of Ni3+ ions, thereby increasing the conductivity and hole mobility of NiO. Furthermore, K+-doped NiO exhibits better interface contact with the perovskite film, facilitating the efficient separation of photo-generated charges and showing a strong photoluminescence quenching effect. Experimental results demonstrate that the optimal concentration of K+ doping is 3%, and the PSCs prepared with K+-doped NiO exhibit a significant increase in efficiency, from 15.15% to 16.75%, which is attributed primarily to the improvements in the short-circuit current density and fill factor. These improvements highlight the importance of enhanced conductivity and better interfacial contact achieved through K+ doping for charge carrier collection, effectively addressing the limitations of NiO in inverted PSCs.
GPRC6A as a novel kokumi receptor responsible for enhanced taste preferences by ornithine
Authors: Yamamoto Takashi , Ueji Kayoko , Mizuta Haruno , Inui-Yamamoto Chizuko , Kumamoto Natsuko , Shibata Yasuhiro , Ugawa Shinya
Published: November 2024

In recent years, the concept of “kokumi” has garnered significant attention in gustatory physiology and food science. Kokumi refers to the enhanced and more delicious state of food flavor. However, the underlying neuroscientific mechanisms remain largely unexplored. Our previous research demonstrated that ornithine (L-ornithine), abundantly found in shijimi clams, enhances taste preferences. This study aims to build on these findings and investigate the mechanisms behind kokumi. In a two-bottle preference test in rats, the addition of ornithine, at a concentration without specific taste, enhanced the preference for solutions of umami, sweetness, fatty taste, saltiness, and bitterness, with monosodium glutamate intake showing the most significant increase. A mixture of umami and ornithine induced synergistically large responses in the chorda tympani nerve, which transmits taste information from the anterior part of the tongue. This enhancement of preference and the increase in taste nerve response were abolished by antagonists of the G-protein-coupled receptor family C group 6 subtype A (GPRC6A). Immunohistochemical experiments indicated that GPRC6A is expressed in a subset of type II taste cells in the fungiform papillae. These results provide new insights into flavor enhancement mechanisms, suggesting that ornithine is a newly identified kokumi substance and GPRC6A is a novel kokumi receptor.
Adolescent alcohol exposure promotes mechanical allodynia and alters synaptic function at inputs from the basolateral amygdala to the prelimbic cortex
Authors: Obray J Daniel , Wilkes Erik T , Scofield Michael D , Chandler L Judson
Published: November 2024

Binge drinking is common among adolescents despite mounting evidence linking it to various adverse health outcomes that include heightened pain perception. The prelimbic (PrL) cortex is vulnerable to insult from adolescent alcohol exposure and receives input from the basolateral amygdala (BLA) while sending projections to the ventrolateral periaqueductal gray (vlPAG) - two brain regions implicated in nociception. In this study, adolescent intermittent ethanol (AIE) exposure was carried out in male and female rats using a vapor inhalation procedure. Assessments of mechanical and thermal sensitivity revealed that AIE exposure induced protracted mechanical allodynia. To investigate synaptic function at BLA inputs onto defined populations of PrL neurons, retrobeads and viral labelling were combined with optogenetics and slice electrophysiology. Recordings from retrobead labelled cells in the PrL revealed AIE reduced BLA driven feedforward inhibition of neurons projecting from the PrL to the vlPAG, resulting in augmented excitation/inhibition (E/I) balance and increased intrinsic excitability. Consistent with this finding, recordings from virally tagged PrL parvalbumin interneurons (PVINs) demonstrated that AIE exposure reduced both E/I balance at BLA inputs onto PVINs and PVIN intrinsic excitability. These findings provide compelling evidence that AIE alters synaptic function and intrinsic excitability within a prefrontal nociceptive circuit.
Osterix Facilitates Osteocytic Communication by Targeting Connexin43
Authors: Wu Zuping , Chen Qian , Gao Qian , Liang Muchun , Zhou Yumeng , Zhu Li , Wang Jiahe , Shen Yang , Jing Junjun , Xie Jing , Liu Xiaoheng , Zou Shujuan , Zhang Demao , Zhou Chenchen
Published: November 2024

Osteocytes, terminal-differentiated cells in bone, are now considered as more pivotal regulators of mature bone homeostasis than other bone cells, since they constitute 90- 95% of the bone cell population. Given their non-migratory nature within the mineralized matrix, their unique dendrites are crucial for cell-to-cell communication in response to both intracellular and extracellular stimuli, such as bone fracture or mechanical load. Here, we showed that Osterix (Osx), usually recognized as a specific doorkeeper for osteoblast differentiation during new bone formation marked by collagen type I α 1 (Col1α1), was unexpectedly co-expressed with Col1α1 in osteocytes within the cortical bone of mice. Deleting Osx in Col1α1-positive osteocytes disrupted cortical bone structure and osteocytic dendrites in mice, thus impairing transcellular fluid flow and intercellular communication. Conversely, overexpression of Osx in osteocytes enhanced these processes. Furthermore, we identified Connexin43, a critical protein of gap junction channel, was a direct transcriptional target of Osx in regulating dendrites of osteocytes. Pharmacological restoration of Connexin43 levels rescued the dysfunction in Osx-deficient osteocytes both in vitro and in vivo. Taken together, this work demonstrated Osx’s distinct role in osteocyte function through maintaining intercellular signaling, which broadened the current understanding of its role in Col1α1-positive bone cells, extending beyond osteoblasts and bone mineralization, offering new insights into bone diseases such as fracture nonunion or disuse osteoporosis.