bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Joséphine en ses meubles textiles
Authors: Caude Élisabeth
Published: February 2025

Si la passion de Joséphine (1763-1814) pour les arts décoratifs, la mode et les ameublements est bien étudiée, son goût pour les étoffes d’ameublement l’est moins. Aussi est-ce intéressant d’analyser les textiles choisis pour Malmaison, demeure privée à la périphérie des résidences impériales : placées hors du champ des commandes du Garde-Meuble impérial, les livraisons de textiles révèlent davantage le propre goût de la maîtresse des lieux, Joséphine. À travers les ameublements successifs, les draps de laine et casimirs, références à la sobriété antique et militaire, prédominent. Moins nombreux, mais occupant des places d’honneur, les soieries et les velours de soie rappellent l’apparat et l’étiquette que connaît le couple impérial dans les résidences de la Couronne. Alors que le coton et ses conjugaisons (coutil, toile, basin, nankin et percale) évoquent une simplicité hiérarchisée à travers le château, la mousseline, tant appréciée par Joséphine, peut être vue comme un souvenir des Antilles, mais aussi de la féminité.
Les exercices spirituels dans les Confessions (livres 1 à 4) : Tradition et renouvellement
Authors: Van der Meeren Sophie
Published: February 2025

S’inspirant des réflexions de Pierre Hadot, cet article propose une interprétation de l’écriture et de la lecture des Confessions de saint Augustin (essentiellement dans les livres 1-4) comme une série d’exercices spirituels. La première partie de l’article présente les enjeux des exercices spirituels (que visent-ils ? en quel but ?), tandis que la deuxième donne quelques exemples plus concrets de ceux-ci, tels qu’ils sont pratiqués tant par Augustin lui-même que par ses lecteurs. S’il est vrai, comme le montre l’article, que ces différents exercices sont ancrés dans une tradition philosophique très ancienne, cependant le but de ces exercices n’est pas de faire d’Augustin lui-même ni du lecteur le sage idéal, « perfectionné », de la philosophie ancienne, capable d’atteindre de façon autonome une forme de réalisation de son être. Renouvelant donc radicalement un modèle classique, ces exercices visent, bien plutôt, une transformation de l’être en Dieu, par Dieu et pour Dieu.
L’insegnamento del latino in Italia (I) nella scuola secondaria di II grado : stato dell’arte
Authors: Stucchi Silvia
Published: February 2025

Questo contributo presenta la situazione relativa all’insegnamento del latino in Italia nella Scuola Secondaria di II Grado; l’autrice analizza le ore che la normativa attualmente vigente assegna al latino, nei diversi ordini di scuola che ne prevedono lo studio; le indicazioni ministeriali sui contenuti; il dibattito, in corso anche nella società civile e sui mass-media, relativamente alla funzione, agli scopi e alle ricadute dello studio di questa materia nelle classi liceali. Ne emerge un quadro vario e ricco: le scuole e gli enti culturali hanno attivato da lungo tempo un dibattito, che ha posto in luce come, accanto all’esercizio a lungo sovrano nella prassi scolastica italiana, ovvero la versione, cioè la traduzione dal latino (o, sino a qualche decennio fa, dall’italiano in latino), si possano affiancare altri tipi di esercizio, che implicano abilità di comprensione, analisi, rielaborazione del testo, conoscenze relative alla civiltà e storia antica. Resta aperta la sfida a incentivare, negli studenti che terminano la Scuola Secondaria di I grado, lo studio della lingua latina e del mondo classico, non solo in vista di una formazione antichistica specialistica, ma per consolidare la formazione linguistica e nell’ottica di una maggiore consapevolezza storica e culturale.
À propos de la violence dans le livre 6 de la Pharsale de Lucain
Authors: Chachuat Bénédicte
Published: February 2025

La violence est un thème majeur, voire structurant, dans la Pharsale de Lucain. Cet article s’intéresse aux différentes formes qu’elle prend dans le chant 6. Il propose une réflexion sur les acteurs se rendant coupables de cette violence, sur ceux qui en sont les victimes et sur le sens que l’on peut donner à une telle omniprésence de ce motif.
Prone Positioning in a Pregnant Woman With Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Case Report
Authors: Xu Jiahao , Fu Fangjie , Ding Qianrong , Wang Bo , Ji Peng
Published: February 2025

Introduction

Prone ventilation is a standard treatment for acute respiratory distress syndrome, and its clinical benefits are well established. However, implementing prone positioning safely and effectively is challenging in patients who are pregnant, have intra-abdominal hypertension, or are in other high-risk groups.

Clinical Findings and Diagnosis

A patient in the third trimester of pregnancy (28 weeks and 6 days of gestation) developed a body temperature of 39 °C and severe respiratory distress. She was transferred to the intensive care unit, received noninvasive ventilation, and ultimately underwent endotracheal intubation. Because her oxygenation index remained below 100, she received a diagnosis of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Interventions

The patient was safely placed in the prone position with a swim ring while receiving venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. During this period, her intra-abdominal pressure did not increase significantly.

Outcomes

The fetus was delivered by cesarean birth, and the patient was transferred to the general ward after extubation.

Conclusion

This case report describes the use of prone positioning in a pregnant patient. The report offers critical care nurses insights into the clinical management of patients who are pregnant or have intra-abdominal hypertension.
A Rare Case Report of Ludwig’s Angina-like Presentation Following a Viper Bite
Authors: Bala Mujtaba , Abubakar Mohammad Kaura , Bawa Anas Tsafe , Adigun Olufemi Ibraheem , Sulaiman Sambo
Published: February 2025

Ludwig’s angina is a bilateral infection of the floor of the mouth that involves at least three compartments: the submandibular, sublingual, and submental spaces. It is a life-threatening cellulitis that requires urgent intervention due to compromise in the airway. We present a case of a 32-year-old farmer who presented to the accident and emergency unit of our facility about 4 days following a snakebite with bilateral submandibular, sublingual, and submental swelling showing classical features of Ludwig’s angina. In addition, relevant literature on the important aspects of the etiology, presentation, and management has been highlighted.
Эволюция плоских возмущений в космологической среде хиггсова скалярного поля и идеальной скалярно заряженной жидкости
Authors: Ignatev Yuriy Gennadievich
Published: February 2025

Сформулирована модель идеальной жидкости со скалярным зарядом, на основе которой построены модель с нейтральной жидкостью и вакуумно-полевая модель с правилами перехода между ними.
Проведен качественный анализ полученных динамических систем, проведено их численное моделирование. Сформулирована математическая модель плоских продольных скалярно-гравитационных возмущений фридмановской идеальной заряженной жидкости с взаимодействием Хиггса. Показано, что в отсутствие жидкости, т. е. в вакуумно-полевой модели, гравитационные возмущения не возникают. Возмущения же скалярного поля возможны лишь в тех случаях, когда в невозмущенном состоянии космологическая система находится в особых точках. Для этих случаев найдены точные решения полевого уравнения, выражающиеся через функции Бесселя I и II рода и описывающие затухающие колебания в случае устойчивого невозмущенного состояния и нарастающие колебания в случае неустойчивого невозмущенного состояния. Построена ВКБ-теория плоских скалярно-гравитационных возмущений: получены в общем виде дисперсионные уравнения, которые решены в случае нейтральной жидкости. В этом случае получены выражения для локальной частоты и инкремента роста колебаний, а также интегрального инкремента. Показано, что в процессе эволюции возможны лишь режимы свободных волн либо растущих стоячих колебаний. Исследованы возмущения в ВКБ-приближении в нейтральной жидкости и показано, что локальные формулы эволюции возмущений соответствуют модели статьи 1985 года М. Ю. Хлопова, Б. А. Маломеда и Я. Б. Зельдовича. Определены времена начала и конца фазы неустойчивости и показано, что неустойчивость может развиваться только на неустойчивой инфляционной стадии расширения Вселенной.
$\bar{\partial}$-метод исследования $(2+1)$-мерного спаренного уравнения Буссинеска и его интегрируемого обобщения
Authors: Lu Huanhuan , Ren Xinan
Published: February 2025

Метод $\bar{\partial}$-одевания с использованием пары Лакса со спектральной функцией $\psi(x,y,t,k)$ применяется для исследования $(2+1)$-мерного спаренного уравнения Буссинеска, при этом строится уравнение рассеяния в виде линейной $\bar{\partial}$-задачи, и в конечном итоге выводятся формулы для построения решений. Путем комплексификации независимых переменных $(2+1)$-мерного спаренного уравнения Буссинеска построено его $(4+2)$-мерное обобщение. Спектральный анализ не зависящей от $t$ части пары Лакса со спектральной функцией $\chi(x,y,t,k)$ вместе с формализмом нелокальной $\bar{\partial}$-задачи приводит к конкретному представлению решения $\bar{\partial}$-задачи. Получена пара нелинейных преобразований Фурье, включающая в себя как прямое, так и обратное преобразование.
О петлевых, каспонных и солитонных решениях многокомпонентного дискретного комплексного уравнения коротких импульсов
Authors: Inam Afifa , ul Hassan Mahmood
Published: February 2025

Рассматривается представление Лакса и преобразование Дарбу для интегрируемой дискретизации многокомпонентного дискретного комплексного уравнения коротких импульсов. В представлении Лакса использованы блочные матрицы размера $2^L\times2^L$, полученные путем обобщения матриц Лакса размера $2\times2$. Изучается преобразование Дарбу матричных решений, которое затем применяется для построения решений многокомпонентного дискретного комплексного уравнения коротких импульсов, выражающихся через квазидетерминанты. С помощью разложения квазидетерминантов показано, что солитонные решения можно представить как отношения обычных детерминантов. Кроме того, для получения многосолитонных решений непрерывного комплексного уравнения коротких импульсов применяется подходящий непрерывный предел.
Design of Electric Power Steering Control for Compensating the Torque
Steer Effect due to Torque Vectoring Control
Authors: Asperti Michele , Vignati Michele , Sabbioni Edoardo
Published: February 2025

The increased popularity of electric vehicles featuring distributed powertrains
is enabling an easy and cost-effective implementation of torque vectoring. This
is a renowned technique for controlling vehicle lateral dynamics having the
objective of improving both vehicle handling and stability. Nevertheless, the
application of torque vectoring at the front axle can increase the difficulty of
usual driving tasks. This is because differential longitudinal forces at front
tires generate a steering wheel torque, which can be badly perceived by the
driver, up to the point of jeopardizing the benefits of having a torque
vectoring control. The aim of this article is thus to study in detail the
steering torque corruption caused by front axle torque vectoring for proposing
some electric power steering control strategies compensating for this effect.
Indeed, the electric power steering controllers developed in this study are
designed based on the analytical derivation of the torque steer theory, which
comprehensively highlights the contribution of each tire contact action to the
steering torque. This innovative approach allows including the effect of front
axle yaw moment in the generation of the steering feedback, which is currently
neglected in the literature. Driver-in-the-loop simulations at a dynamic driving
simulator are adopted for assessing the suitability of the proposed electric
power steering control strategies in restoring proper steering feedback when the
vehicle is featuring torque vectoring capabilities at the front axle. Moreover,
different knowledge levels about the vehicle states are considered in the
proposed electric power steering control strategies, proving that the
compensation strategy can be effectively deployed even in production vehicles,
which require the estimation of some key parameters for the torque steer theory,
such as tire contact forces.
Orchestrating honeypot deployment in lightweight container platforms to improve security
Authors: Tulashvili Yurii , Kosheliuk Viktor
Published: February 2025

A significant evolution has occurred in the architectural and infrastructural domains of web applications over the past several years. Monolithic systems are gradually being superseded by microservices-based architectures, which are now considered the de facto standard for web application development owing to their inherent portability, scalability, and ease of deployment. Concurrently, the prevalence of this architecture has rendered it susceptible to specialized cyberattacks. While honeypots have proven effective in the past for gathering real-world attack data and uncovering attacker methods, their growing popularity has made them a specific target for cyberattacks. Traditional honeypots lack the flexibility of microservices architecture. Honeypots have proven effective in gathering authentic attack data and analyzing attacker tactics. The core idea that honey traps help identify malicious packets with minimal effort to remove incorrect alerts is preserved. In addition to identifying and documenting specific attack methods used by intruders, this system helps thwart attacks by creating realistic simulations of the actual systems and applications within the network. This effectively slows down and confuses attackers by making it difficult for them to gain access to real devices. This paper presents a groundbreaking approach to honeypot management within cybersecurity, utilizing virtual clusters and a microservice architecture to significantly improve the effectiveness of threat detection. To conduct our research, we initially surveyed the internet to pinpoint container and container management systems operating on standard ports that might be susceptible to attacks. The monitoring of the instrumented approach generated a massive dataset, enabling researchers to make significant inferences about the behavior and goals of malevolent users. We advocate for the implementation of honeypots on lightweight distribution orchestration tools installed on Ubuntu servers, situated behind a meticulously crafted gateway and operating on standard port configurations. In light of the scan outcomes, we recommend the deployment of honeypot orchestration on streamlined distributions. To better protect your systems based on our scan results, we recommend implementing honeypot orchestration for easier deployment and management. By deploying honeypots on lightweight operating systems, you can optimize resource usage and improve performance while maintaining essential capabilities. These capabilities include monitoring attack patterns on vulnerable systems and analyzing the security measures implemented by those responsible for managing exposed systems.
Дослідження конструктивних характеристик і параметрів сепаруючих гірок картоплезбиральних машин
Authors: Грушецький Сергій , Гаврилюк Максим
Published: February 2025

Дослідження конструктивних характеристик і параметрів сепаруючих гірок є важливим етапом у вдосконаленні технологічних процесів, пов’язаних із сортуванням матеріалів та очищенням від домішок. Сепаруючі гірки використовуються в різних галузях, зокрема в гірничодобувній, харчовій, хімічній та інших промисловостях для ефективного поділу різних фракцій матеріалів на основі їхніх фізичних властивостей, таких як розмір частинок, форма та щільність. Конструкція сепаруючих гірок має велике значення для забезпечення стабільної роботи обладнання та високої ефективності процесу сепарації. Одними з основних конструктивних елементів є похилі або горизонтальні поверхні, які допомагають забезпечити рух матеріалу під дією сили тяжіння. Важливими параметрами є кут нахилу поверхні, довжина гірки, швидкість переміщення матеріалу та величина оброблюваного потоку. Параметри, такі як розмір частинок, щільність та вологість матеріалу, також суттєво впливають на ефективність роботи сепаратора. У процесі дослідження конструктивних особливостей сепаруючих гірок важливо визначити оптимальні геометричні параметри, що забезпечують максимальну ефективність сепарації при мінімальних енергетичних витратах. Крім того, необхідно враховувати матеріали, з яких виготовляються гірки, оскільки їх зносостійкість і довговічність безпосередньо впливають на експлуатаційні характеристики обладнання. Завдяки аналізу параметрів та конструктивних особливостей сепаруючих гірок можна досягти значного покращення якості продуктів, що отримуються в процесі обробки, а також підвищити економічну ефективність виробничих процесів. Впровадження інноваційних рішень у конструкції гірок дозволяє знижувати витрати на енергію, збільшувати пропускну здатність та покращувати технічні характеристики сепараторів. Це, в свою чергу, сприяє підвищенню конкурентоспроможності підприємств у відповідних галузях. Дослідження конструктивних характеристик і параметрів сепаруючих гірок є важливим кроком на шляху до удосконалення існуючих технологічних рішень і розробки нових, більш ефективних методів сепарації.
Особливості зміни випередження під час прокатки високих смуг
Authors: Максименко Олег Павлович , Приймак Анна Борисівна , Ляшенко Володимир Сергійович , Стасько Євгеній Віталійович , Терещенко Євген Леонідович
Published: February 2025

У статті досліджується вплив різних умов прокатки на параметр випередження, що характеризує динамічні та кінематичні особливості процесу прокатки металу. Основною метою роботи є вивчення зміни випередження по довжині металу, що прокочується, та аналіз впливу різних чинників на його величину за умов деформації відносно високих смуг. Дослідження проведено на лабораторному стані дуо 180, де використовувались свинцеві клиноподібні зразки з різними кінцевими товщинами. Результати показують, що випередження змінюється залежно від кінцевої товщини металу, кута захоплення та коефіцієнта тертя. У процесі прокатки з негативним випередженням відбулося стабільне деформування без порушення рівноваги між втягувальними та виштовхувальними силами. Виявлено, що на величину випередження суттєво впливає наявність заднього жорсткого кінця металу. Результати досліджень доповнюють теорію надмірного стиснення і можуть бути використані для удосконалення процесів прокатки в умовах змінного тертя.
Аналіз сучасних елементів системи діагностування оливонаповненого обладнання атомної електростанції за результатами контролю властивостей технологічних середовищ
Authors: Зайцев Сергій , Мазник Максим
Published: February 2025

Актуальною проблемою є постійне вдосконалення існуючих методів діагностування оливонаповненого обладнання атомної електростанції, що зумовлено постійним вдосконаленням і модернізацією цього обладнання та значними матеріальними та економічними витратами при забезпеченні його безпечної та надійної експлуатації. До важливих наукових та практичних завдань експлуатації оливонаповненого обладнання атомної електростанції слід віднести дослідження та впровадження перспективних елементів системи діагностування оливонаповненого обладнання атомної електростанції за результатами контролю властивостей проб технологічних середовищ, відібраних із цього обладнання. Метою роботи є аналіз існуючих елементів системи діагностування оливонаповненого обладнання атомної електростанції за результатами контролю властивостей технологічних середовищ для забезпечення процесів підвищення достовірності технічного діагностування цього обладнання. На підставі процесного підходу виявлено типові існуючі елементи систем діагностування оливонаповненого атомної обладнання електростанції, в тому числі за результатами контролю властивостей технологічних середовищ для забезпечення достовірності технічного діагностування цього обладнання. Надано рекомендації щодо застосування: процесного підходу до діагностування оливонаповненого обладнання атомної електростанції при експлуатації в ньому технологічних середовищ з визначенням показників якості цих технологічних середовищ під час функціювання окремих елементів системи діагностування оливонаповненого обладнання у структурі атомної електростанції; додаткових методів визначення показників якості технологічних середовищ оливонаповненого обладнання атомної електростанції для діагностування цього обладнання. Подальші перспективи досліджень полягають у виявленні та застосуванні на основі процесного підходу оптимальних методів діагностування оливонаповненого обладнанні атомної електростанції та принципів функціювання елементів систем такого діагностування з урахуванням станів технологічних середовищ в процесі їх експлуатації в цьому обладнанні.
The resilience of critical information infrastructure topology in the cyberspace
Authors: Dubynskyi Georgii , Zubok Vitalii
Published: February 2025

Modern trends in the decentralization and branching of systems that process, store, and transmit information enhance system resilience. Increasingly, technological systems and operational technologies rely on electronic communications from third-party operators and cyberspace. However, these trends introduce new cybersecurity challenges and contradictions. This article presents risk-informed approaches to designing and modernizing the topology of critical information infrastructure (CII). Such approaches involve making decisions and implementing security measures based on a thorough assessment of organizational risks. By evaluating the likelihood and impact of threats, vulnerabilities, and potential consequences, resources are prioritized to achieve a balance between security, functionality, and cost-effectiveness. The recommendations focus on practices for assessing cybersecurity risks, particularly those arising from cyberattacks targeting external (cyberspace) connections of CII. They also emphasize enhancing the protection of critical information assets from such threats. Unlike general cybersecurity measures, these recommendations specifically address risks associated with CII’s cyberspace topology, providing additional or supplementary measures to existing procedures within the information security lifecycle.
Effective Methods for Motivating Employees
Authors: Serafimovski Borche
Published: February 2025

In today's competitive business environment, the ability to inspire and engage employees is a key factor in achieving organizational success. Motivated employees are not only more productive, they are also more dedicated, innovative and loyal to the company. As industries evolve and workplace dynamics change, understanding the nuances of employee motivation becomes increasingly important for leaders and managers. Motivation is more than just a buzzword, it is the driving force behind employee performance and satisfaction. It includes both internal factors, such as personal fulfillment and a sense of purpose, and external factors, such as rewards and recognition. Effectively balancing these elements can transform the workplace, turning it into an environment where employees are eager to contribute their best qualities. This article delves into the basic strategies for motivating employees in the industry. Exploring clear goals, recognition programs, professional development opportunities, and the importance of a positive work environment, we will uncover ways that can help organizations foster a motivated and engaged workforce. Whether you are an experienced manager or new to a leadership role, understanding and implementing these motivational strategies is key to tapping into your team's full potential and leading your organization to success.
Marginalization, Globalization and Scheduled Tribes in Kerala
Authors: Roshni P K
Published: February 2025

India is the home of different kinds of indigenous people. Scheduled Tribes are the most marginalized and underdeveloped communities scattered across India. Many tribes were displaced as companies encroached on their lands, and some of them continued fighting to either protect their homes or demand just compensation. The government was denying these people the most fundamental sources of livelihood by removing forest lands for industry and plantation forestry rather than protecting the native species that support their way of life. The lives and livelihoods of tribal communities in Kerala largely depend upon the forest and natural resources. The governmental policies and programs adversely affected tribal communities in Kerala. They are the victims of large-scale development projects, including the construction of dams and longstanding politics, land laws, etc. Kerala is well known for its socio-economic development and land reform policies. However, these reforms least benefited the tribes in Kerala because they historically lived in the forest. Another important factor for the deprivation of tribes faced and continues to face is land alienation. Small land holdings, lack of resources and infrastructure for agriculture, conflicts with wild animals, particularly elephants, and drought in rain-fed agricultural areas due to inadequate rainfall put tribes' livelihoods at risk. Tribal people's malnutrition has a direct relationship with food and an indirect relationship with non-food factors. Some of the tribal hamlets in Kerala, especially Attapady in the Palakkadu district of Kerala, have the lowest rate of life expectancy and living conditions. Tribes in India are ignored by the governments, political parties, and media. They have to struggle for their existence. This paper attempts to discuss the problem of marginalization of Tribes in India with special reference to the state of Kerala.
Mahila and Children’s Gram Sabhas as Catalysts for Community Participation: A Review of Their Role in Rural Governance
Authors: Gowda, N Dr. Ananda , T P Dr. Shashikumara,
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the role of Mahila Gram Sabhas (Women’s Gram Assemblies) and Children’s Gram Sabhas in promoting participatory governance in rural India, with a focus on empowering women and children through reviewing the various research works. These forums serve as platforms for addressing critical issues such as health, domestic violence, education, and child rights. Through Mahila Gram Sabhas, women are provided an opportunity to engage in local governance and decision-making, amplifying their voices and fostering empowerment. Similarly, Children’s Gram Sabhas offer children the chance to raise concerns related to education, sanitation, and healthcare, thereby promoting child welfare and local development. However, both forums face significant challenges, including societal barriers, resource constraints, and limited legal awareness, which hinder their full potential. This study aims to evaluate the impact of these forums on empowering women and children and identify strategies for overcoming these barriers. A review of existing literature, case studies, and interviews with participants and local officials forms the basis for the analysis. The findings highlight the positive impact of these forums in fostering inclusive governance, but underscore the need for greater institutional support and awareness-building to ensure their long-term effectiveness.
Exploring the Right to a Healthy Environment: Dimensions and Concerns
Authors: Kanwal Poonam
Published: February 2025

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR, 1948) and the two key covenants, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR, 1966) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR, 1966)—which together form the International Bill of Human Rights does not explicitly recognize the right to a healthy environment as a standalone human right. Formal recognition of this right began with the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment (1972), marking the first global acknowledgment of environmental rights and catalyzing its emergence within "third-generation" rights. These are collective rights that emphasize solidarity and require cooperative action among nations and communities for meaningful implementation. As global environmental challenges intensified, awareness of environmental rights has expanded at international, regional, and national levels. In the shift toward constitutional democracy, many countries have embedded the right to a healthy environment in their constitutions or established legislative frameworks to protect it. This constitutional or legislative recognition represents a transformative approach, reorienting legal systems to prioritize environmental sustainability. Such measures can strengthen environmental regulations, improve government accountability, expand public access to information, foster public engagement, improve access to justice, and reduce environmental inequalities. The “right to a healthy environment” has multiple dimensions. While it is classified as a thirdgeneration right, it straddles with elements of first- and second-generation rights. The right to a healthy environment is both a moral and a legal right, a procedural and substantive right, a positive as well as a negative right, and a collective and individual right. This article delineates multiple dimensions of the right to a healthy environment. It also captures some of the important criticisms leveled against it.
India – A Race Against Time
Authors: Noyonika Nag
Published: February 2025

The demographics and growth of India have made it an epicentre in emerging world economics. In the face of prevailing geopolitics and the struggle to resuscitate growth in most of the postpandemic world, India's trajectory has a meaningful impact. We retrace India's journey from the liberalization in the 1980s to the current scenario of stuttering growth, high inflation, and burgeoning. We assess the policies that led to the current quagmire - against those of its larger competitors and debate the prudent path ahead to break out of the lower middle-income trap.
The Factors Affecting the Intention of Using Smart Banking of Students at Hochiminh City, Vietnam
Authors: Hung Dinh The , Kha Tran , Khanh Tran Hoang
Published: February 2025

Digital transformation is becoming a trend in all socio-economic activities. Finance and banking are considered to be industries with a very high level of information technology application. Digital transformation applications have been and are being applied, changing the traditional way of conducting transactions in the banking service. Researching the factors affecting digital transformation, thereby proposing solutions to impact and promote the development of Smart Banking services, plays an important role in the digital transformation activities of banks. This research chooses to survey 310 samples of students in Hochiminh City (Vietnam) and proposes a model of factors affecting customers' intention to use Smart Banking services, thereby recommending solutions for developing Smart Banking services in the area.
The Modus Operandi of The Corporate Psychopath: Analysis of the Literature Review
Authors: Lima de Santana Paulo Roberto Peixoto , Queiroz de Farias Luana das Gracas
Published: February 2025

The scarcity of research on corporate psychopaths in Brazil aroused the interest of the present study. The main objective was to analyze and explain the modus operandi adopted by psychopaths in companies, based on the specialized literature. For this, the research, of an exploratory nature, used the bibliographic review as a methodology, consulting books, scientific articles and websites. The results revealed that most authors agree on the characteristics of the corporate psychopath, such as the search for power and control, the manipulation of colleagues, and the exploitation of dysfunctional organizational cultures. However, there are disagreements about the definition, nomenclature, origin and classification of psychopathy. The study concludes that corporate psychopathy is a real problem and that more research is needed to understand and combat it. Identifying and addressing this profile is crucial to protect victims and organizations from the negative impacts of corporate psychopathy.
The Impact of East African Community (EAC) Integration on Somalia’s Economic Development: Insights from Puntland and Jubaland
Authors: Sicid Nasteexo Daaud
Published: February 2025

The East African Community (EAC), consisting of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, and Somalia, was established to enhance economic cooperation and consolidate democracy within the region. Somalia, plagued by decades of civil war and economic instability, officially joined the EAC in 2024. This study investigates the potential impact of EAC integration on Somalia’s economic development, focusing on the roles of the common market and customs union. Using primary data collected through a closed-ended questionnaire administered to staff members of the Puntland and Jubaland ministries of trade and commerce, the study employs SPSS for data analysis. The findings highlight the significance of regional integration in promoting economic growth and stability in Somalia.
The Effect of Tariff Policy on Financial Performance of A Public Water Utility A Case of National Water and Sewerage Corporation
Authors: Toogo Lillian Naiga , Mugambe Paddy
Published: February 2025

This study examined the effect of tariff policy on the financial performance of a public water utility. The objectives of the study were: to establish the effect of tariff indexation on financial performance of a public water utility and to establish the effect of tariff rates on financial performance of a public water utility. A cross-sectional research design was employed, using a case of National Water and Sewerage Corporation. A sample of 92 respondents was selected from a population of 120 participants using simple random sampling. Questionnaires and Interview guides were used to collect the data. Quantitative data was analyzed using correlation and regression analyses to establish the relationship between the variables. Qualitative data was organized into narratives and analyzed to draw conclusions in addition to the quantitative data. The study findings revealed that there was no statistically significant relationship between tariff indexation and financial performance (r = .092**, p = 0.415). The study further revealed that there was a significant relationship between tariff rates and financial performance (β = 0.477, t = 4.567, p = 0.000). This implies that when the tariff rates are favorable, a public water utility will be able to attain improved financial performance in its operations. The study concluded that tariff rates affect the financial performance of a public water utility. Favorable rates attract more clients hence improved performance. The study recommends that a public water utility, such as NWSC, should ensure that there is tariff policy clarity to enhance its financial sustainability and operational effectiveness. It must ensure that the tariff rates are favorable to their clients. Future studies should explore the effect of tariff structure on financial performance of a public water utility.
A Comparison of the Relative Effectiveness of AI vs Humans in Debugging Computer Code
Authors: Ganne Yuvan , Leddo John
Published: February 2025

Current research and educational assessment have concluded that the majority of AI programs have AI bias, which causes their data to be skewed (Schwartz et al., 2022). Because of this trend that can affect almost all AI programs, it is hard to know how large of a problem AI bias can be and how much it can affect data representation. This paper explores whether AI bias exists in finding errors in computer code. We conducted an experiment in which we took 2 AI code debuggers and 2 human programmers. Next, we tested the AI code debuggers against 24 different pieces of code with various errors, using the human programmers as a control comparison. The results of the experiment showed that the AI’s accuracy of error was around 95% while the humans were around 89%. These results showed that, in regard to the AI programs used for error detection in coding, AI bias is not a frequent problem that can impact data heavily.
An Investigation of Whether Exposure to Problems Involving Real-world Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem Facilitates Transfer of Learning
Authors: Regandla Kriti , Zaman Ishra , Leddo John
Published: February 2025

Transfer of learning is a fascinating concept that has intrigued educators and researchers for several years. Transfer of learning refers to the transferability of skills and knowledge from one scenario to another unfamiliar scenario. The present study investigates whether giving students real world examples of the application of the Pythagorean Theorem to real world settings would lead to improved performance on such problems on a post-test compared to giving students problems that only apply the Pythagorean Theorem to triangles. Twenty-one middle school students ranging from 6th to 8th grade from Fairfax County and Loudoun County, Virginia were newly introduced to the concept of Pythagorean Theorem. The students were randomly assigned into two groups. One group received instruction in the Pythagorean Theorem that utilized problems that exclusively involved triangles. The second group received similar instruction that also included problems involving real world applications of the Pythagorean Theorem. At the end of their respective instructional periods, both groups were given a 15-question post-test that included Pythagorean Theorem-related problems using both triangles and real world applications. Results showed that both groups performed virtually identically on the post-test, including on the real-world problems. This suggests that transfer of learning did not occur.
Sustainable Livelihood Among Dairy Farmers in India: A Micro Level Study
Authors: R.S Resmi
Published: February 2025

A dairy cooperative is a business that secures its associated producers through an indivisible collective ownership of all its members-cooperators. It is noteworthy that in view of all the disadvantages in smallholders, especially the small-scale, it is important to create a class of family farmers through cooperatives to improve their competitiveness. Dairy production is defined as all those aspects and activities relating to rising of dairy animals during their various phases of life to get wholesome milk. Dairy farmers in India raise animals at a small scale in traditional ways. When dairy farming is organized, savings of total labour costs in dairy farming becomes particularly important due to stabilization and further increases in productivity are not possible without a significant reduction in production costs. The most active and transformative impact on the entire System of factors of productivity in the industry provides scientific and technical progress. A micro level study from the 50 dairy farmers in the Thalayal Milk Cooperative society shows the improvement in livelihood of the dairy farmers and their sustainability.
How Have Small Businesses in the Northern Virginia Region Responded to the Increase in Inflation Rates and Interest Rates Over the Past 2 Years?
Authors: Chity Akshath
Published: February 2025

The paper will research how small businesses in Northern Virginia have adapted to increased inflation and interest rates over the past two years. Much of the data was found by taking surveys from 15 small business owners. The research showed that small businesses have utilized multiple ideas to fight negative financial impacts, such as price increases of 15-20%, a reduction in staffing levels, and a positive outlook for the business in spite of the economy. While price increases offset some of the increasing costs, they occasionally resulted in lower levels of production. Layoffs lowered the financial burdens but hurt productivity. Perhaps most important, companies employing multiple strategies, such as both price increases and staffing reductions, fared better than those using single responses. The paper will relate inflation, interest rates, and small business performance, developing a need for multi-step strategies. The paper will present how small businesses located in Northern Virginia can prosper in tough economic times.
Nepal’s Path to Avoiding the Middle-Income Trap-Learning from Global Experience
Authors: Chiranjibi Gautam
Published: February 2025

There is no clear explanation in economic theory that why only few developing countries transmitted to high income economy but many fail to grow and stagnated in middle income for long period. However, the phenomenon Middle Income Trap (MIT) cover significant explanation why countries are unable to graduate from a middle-income status to a high-income status. This research finds that Nepal will remain in lower middle-income status up to 2081 & require an additional 59 years to achieve high income status, if the current economic growth rate persists. We have used time threshold methods to determine required year for Nepal to graduate to upper middle- & high-income economy. This paper suggest to make significant investment on infrastructure, education, R&D, capital intensive industrialization to enhanced total factor productivity, support for innovation intensive product and good governance to avoid MIT
Earnings Management and Stock Prices: An in-Depth Analysis
Authors: Dedania Armaan
Published: February 2025

This study investigates nuanced interactions between earnings management practices and their changeful effects on stock prices, offering fresh perspectives to the extant literature in this field. In light of corporate bodies’ use of earnings management, the manipulation of earnings has emerged as a phenomenon with justice to earn researchers’ attention, for the reason it delves into the impacts it bears on investors, market efficiency, and the practitioners of corporate governance. Being theoretically guided towards using case studies from history paired with the regulative investigation with a view to corporate governance, this study explores those patterns with multifaceted techniques. In summary, the introduction gives the context for the importance of earnings management in the finance world, how it influences investor perception and capital markets, its prevalence over time, and its impact on the role of corporate governance in capitalism. The discussion and hypotheses are successfully built on an extensive review of the available academic and empirical studies in the field. Particularly, the research paper covers the reasons and techniques for earnings management; identification methods, and their influence on shareholder wealth. The methodology section is very clear about the basic approach for the study and the requirements for data sources, empirical studies, and outcomes in terms of analysis techniques.
Comparative Analysis of TAVR and SAVR for Treatment of Aortic Valve Disease: Innovations and Implications
Authors: Le Bao
Published: February 2025

Aortic valve disease (AVD) encompasses significant pathologies such as aortic valve stenosis (AVS) and regurgitation, primarily affecting the elderly population. This review examines four prevalent treatments for AVD: Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement (SuAVR), and Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty (BAV). We explore the epidemiology, etiology, and global impact of AVD, highlighting the economic burden associated with untreated cases. A comparative analysis of SAVR and TAVR reveals differences in risk profiles, cost-effectiveness, and survival rates. While SAVR offers superior long-term outcomes, TAVR provides a less invasive option with favorable short-term results, particularly for high-risk patients. Technological advancements continue to pave the way for better treatments of AVD.
Unveiling Implicit Bias: Psychological Perspectives on Marginalized Communities in India
Authors: Johar Mayna
Published: February 2025

Despite various measures aimed at promoting equality, marginalized groups in India continue to face pervasive social exclusion across critical sectors such as education, employment, and healthcare. While structural discrimination has garnered significant attention from scholars and policymakers alike, implicit bias—a form of unconscious predisposition that influences perceptions and decision making—has received far less attention. This paper explores the interplay between implicit bias and systemic exclusion, revealing how stereotypes held by educators, healthcare providers, and employers exacerbate existing inequalities. Data indicates alarming disparities, ranging from differential treatment in academic institutions, corporations, and the healthcare sector, where individual experiences are underpinned by caste and religion. The findings also underscore the necessity of addressing both individual and institutional biases to foster equitable environments for marginalized groups. By developing comprehensive strategies that incorporate bias awareness, this research advocates for a holistic transformation of Indian societal structures and recognizes the mitigation of implicit biases as essential for achieving genuine equality and empowering marginalized communities.
Association of Lactate Levels and Mortality in Intensive Care Units
Authors: Pramono Ardi , Aristya Nur Dey Salwa , Atsani Nadhifah , Rahmat Basuki , Asmara Hadhimulya
Published: February 2025

Most critically ill patients experience hemodynamic disorders that cause a decrease in blood perfusion, resulting in hypoxia that can increase lactate production. This study will examine the relationship between lactate levels and mortality in intensive care. This study uses a quantitative observational analytical method with a cross-sectional study design and using medical record data. Data analysis was carried out using an Independent T-test to see if there was a significant difference between lactate levels in the blood of dead and living subjects. This study, 154 subjects were obtained, consisting of 96 males (62.3%) and 58 females (37.7%). The average lactate level in the death group was 3.99, and the live group was 2.4 (p=0.004). Subjects with higher lactate levels have higher mortality rates. Lactate levels are one of the indicators of tissue oxygenation in critically ill patients. Hyperlactatemia is common in critically ill patients and can reflect an imbalance between local or systemic oxygen delivery and demand. Hyperlactatemia can cause lactic acidosis or metabolic acidosis and is associated with high mortality outcomes. Increased lactate levels are also associated with the development of Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS). Subjects with high lactate levels are often associated with a variety of etiologies and poor prognosis, especially critical patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). There was a relationship between blood lactate levels and mortality in ICU patients.