bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Blockchain-Based IoT-Enabled Secure 6G Smart City Applications
Authors: Palaniappan Damodharan , Premavathi T. , Jain Rituraj , Parmar Kumar , Jhanvi Modi
Published: December 2024

When block chain technology is integrated with IoT in 6G network, it has the possibility to transformation smart city applications in variety ways. Modern cities are rapidly going digital, so the requirements for safe, fast, and scalable systems are essential. The core paradigm of blockchain, consisting of a distributed and immutable register, is safe for IoT networks when addressing threats such as a data breach and unauthorized access. The expansion of this relationship becomes possible with the help of introductions of 6G networks resulting in ultra-low latency, extensive connectivity, and bringing high data rates necessary for real-time applications in smart cities. It can also be used for several purposes including; self-driving transport systems, smart energy-based grid systems, healthcare, and public safety. Implementation of 6G based IoT systems along with blockchain also helps in emphasizing the trustworthiness of smart city frameworks and transparent and secure data trading.
Modification of Cellulose Isolated from Coconut Dregs Using Glycidyl Methacrylate (GMA)
Authors: Rahmi Rahmi , Febriani Febriani , Lelifajri Lelifajri , Safitri Sari
Published: December 2024

The main objective of this work was to produce grafted cellulose from coconut dregs. In this work, cellulose isolated from coconut dregs was grafted with various concentrations of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA). Cellulose-GMA prepared using 20% of ​​GMA produced the highest grafting percentage, where the grafting percentage reached 299.2%. The obtained grafted cellulose was characterized by FT-IR, XRD, and TGA. FT-IR spectra confirmed the formation of cellulose-GMA and XRD data showed a slight decrease in the crystallinity of cellulose after GMA addition from 6.98% to 6.02%, 5.57%, and 5.83% for cellulose-GMA prepared using 15%, 20%, and 25% of GMA, respectively. Cellulose-GMA showed higher thermal stability than cellulose, that potentially used in some applications at higher temperatures.
Detection of Stress Corrosion Cracking in SS304 under Calcium Silicate Thermal Insulation Using Acoustic Emission Technique
Authors: Nuthalapati Suresh , Kee Kok Eng , Ismail Mokhtar Che , Ieamsupapong Supat
Published: December 2024

Despite its remarkable structural strength, austenitic stainless steels such as SS304 are susceptible to stress corrosion cracking (SCC) under thermal insulation due to the synergism of cyclic loading and chloride-containing environments. This study aims to detect SCC for insulated SS304 samples using the acoustic emission technique (AET) as monitoring tool to characterize the various stages of SCC damage mechanism. As-received (AR) and sensitized (SEN) SS304 samples were prepared as per ASTM G30 and experimented with soluble chloride drip test under calcium silicate thermal insulation following ASTM C692. Both AR and SEN samples revealed SCC behavior correlated with measured acoustic signals. AR samples exhibited a single crack with low energetic signals, whereas SEN showed multiple cracks with higher energetic signal events. The difference can be attributed to microstructure change by heat sensitization and the enhancement of the corrosion environment under calcium silicate insulation when wetted by salt solution. The acoustic emission (AE) parameters were characterized and correlated with different stages of SCC phenomena, showing that AET is useful for predicting SCC to avoid catastrophic failures in industries.
Accessibility of ART in the farming community of OR Tambo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province
Authors: Mntonintshi-Mketo Lorraine N. , Nhlanhla Phillip
Published: December 2024

Background: South Africa accounts for 14% of all new HIV infections representing the highest annual rate of new HIV infections globally. In addition, South Africa is home to 21% of the worldwide HIV burden, with 7.97 million people living with HIV. HIV not only affects the health of those living with the virus but also impacts their economic well-being.Aim: The study aimed to develop an in-depth understanding of the accessibility of anti-retroviral treatment in the farming communities of the OR Tambo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province.Setting: The study was conducted in two local municipalities of OR Tambo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province.Methods: A qualitative approach was used to explore and describe the accessibility of anti-retroviral treatment (ART) in the farming communities.Results: The study revealed that travelling long distances, transport costs, lack of transportation and traditional beliefs were the major barriers for farming communities to access ART.Conclusion: The findings of the study propose that poor access to ART in farming communities is linked to socio-cultural status, weak social support and limiting socioeconomic status.Contribution: The Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Health’s management can use the study’s findings for recommendations to the National Department of Health management on how to improve HIV roll-out initiatives.
A Bonaventurian rousing of the metaphysics of primary causality to counter New Materialism
Authors: Scott Callum D.
Published: December 2024

Bonaventure discerned the continuous presence of the problem of primary causality in contingent beings. From his perspective, full knowledge of the problem of primary causality emerges only when human reason is reduced to the first cause. In contrast, materialists do not consider primary causality because its empirically scientific epistemological method marginalises the idea of first cause (i.e., God). The zeitgeist of materialism and its entrenched reductionist ontology remains the core of physical and natural science in considering that all that has been is matter and holding that empiricist methods are the most reliable tools through which being can be investigated. These foundational premises are now reembraced in an in vogue ontology in the human and social sciences, New Materialism. In theology and religion, this paradigm has been applied too, despite the obvious perpendicularity in content and method of materialism when compared to metaphysical theorisations held as articles of Christian faith. Given that the human and social sciences are the natural home for expanding the conceptualisation of science, which might include faith, a case is developed that reductionist New Materialism influences against faith. Consequently, a twofold responsive model to New Materialism is made through Bonaventurianism: (1) by critiquing the absoluteness of materialist empiricism and (2) by arguing that reductionist epistemology is unreflective of multimodal being.Contribution: A contribution is made to Franciscan and Bonaventurian scholarship by the reintroduction of Bonaventure’s thought in the ambit of science and religion, focussing especially on ontological and epistemic questions.
A case report and brief review of facial solitary reticulohistiocytoma
Authors: Bikash Chingshubam , Dey Biswajit
Published: December 2024

Reticulohistiocytoma is a localized form of reticulohistiocytosis without systemic involvement. This is a histiocytic reactive lesion which can arise on the skin or mucosa. A 60-year-old female presented with an ill-defined solitary reddish brown, firm, nontender nodule of size 1.5 × 1.5 cm, lateral to right nasolabial fold for 1 year. Histopathological examination showed irregular acanthosis in the epidermis and the dermis revealed collection of histiocytes in clusters, some of which showed eosinophilic cytoplasm which was suggestive of a benign histiocytic lesion. Immunohistochemistry showed scattered cell positivity for CD68 and S100. A final diagnosis of solitary adult onset reticulohistiocytoma was made and an elliptical excision was done. There is a need for clinicopathological correlation along with immunohistochemistry to diagnose this entity and differentiate from other mimickers. Reported cases of facial reticulohistiocytoma, of which two were reported from India, have been reviewed for a better understanding of this entity.
Computerized cognitive retraining (ReadON.ai) among children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Authors: Grover Jagriti , Chakraborty Sampurna , Rushi  , Puar Sonia
Published: December 2024

Background:

ADHD affects 8% of children and adolescents globally, marked by significant deficits in cognitive abilities, which leads to various emotional, behavioral, and adjustment issues. Traditional methods like medication and behavior therapy fall short in managing ADHD’s cognitive domains, urging the adoption of innovative approaches like cognitive training programs specifically adopting the emerging technology such as ReadON.ai. However, the precise influence of computerized cognitive retraining on ADHD remains understudied.

Aim:

To study the feasibility of computerized cognitive retraining (ReadON.ai) in enhancing cognitive abilities in children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Materials and Methods:

The study employs a pre- and post-intervention design including six participants (7–11 years), diagnosed with ADHD according to DSM-5 criteria. Each participant underwent 30 hours of computerized cognitive retraining (ReadON.ai) over ten weeks, targeting attention and concentration, working memory, memory and learning, perceptual abilities, and reasoning skills. Assessments before and after intervention included tools like Conners’ 4TM Parent version and ReadON.ai CSA. Statistical analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS version 28.

Results:

Paired t-test results revealed a significant difference in pre-test and post-test means of attention and concentration (t = -6.873, P < 0.001), working memory (t = -5.771, P < 0.001), learning and memory (t = -12.491, P < 0.001), perception (t = 14.398, P < 0.004), reasoning (t = -3.464, P < 0.018), hyperactivity (t = 11.073, P < 0.001), impulsivity (t = 11.948, P < 0.001), emotional dysregulation (t = 8.242, P < 0.001), anxious thoughts (t = 2.67 P = 0.219), depressed mood (t = 2.924, P = 0.020), school work (t = 7.387, P = 0.001) and peer interaction (t = 4.632, P = 0.006) with medium to large effect size.

Conclusion:

Computerized cognitive retraining through ReadON.ai is feasible in enhancing cognitive abilities like attention and concentration, working memory, memory and learning, perception, and reasoning among children with ADHD.
Perceived stress, job satisfaction, and happiness among police personnels posted in offices and fields
Authors: Pradhan Prapti , Pattnaik Pratiti , Nayak Asmita
Published: December 2024

Background:

Police personnel are emergency service providers who face many issues in their daily functioning with the public. They expressed subjective stress and tension. In addition, their job’s transitory nature adds to the day-to-day hassles and challenges. However, the services provided by those who are posted in the office and the field are different.

Aim:

The present study aims to measure and compare the level of stress, job satisfaction, and happiness among police personnel working in the office and field.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted on 60 police personnel from Bhubaneswar and Cuttack cities of Odisha. Three scales were used to assess their stress level, job satisfaction, and happiness: Perceived Stress Scale, Job Satisfaction Scale, and Oxford Happiness Questionnaire.

Results:

The statistical analysis shows a significant difference between the police personnel posted in the field and office with respect to three variables: perceived stress, job satisfaction, and happiness.

Conclusion:

The results of the current study underscore the need for ongoing support and mental health services for police personnel, particularly those deployed in the field. It is crucial to address their work’s psychological toll and provide resources to support their mental and emotional well-being.
Paclitaxel-induced Hypersensitivity Reaction
Authors: Sajan Cyril , Jacob Elizabeth , Saggu Varunsingh , Hadia Rajesh , Rajput Hemraj Singh
Published: December 2024

An immunological response that results in an adverse reaction due to a certain drug is known as a hypersensitivity reaction (HSR). Such type of reactions is seen with antineoplastic agents. HSR is commonly seen with one of the chemotherapeutic agents, namely, paclitaxel. Occurrence of such reactions can be suppressed with the administration of premedications (dexamethasone 20 mg intravenous [IV], diphenhydramine 50 mg IV, and famotidine 20 mg IV). Mainly, the paclitaxel consists of paclitaxel IP, polyoxyl 35, castor oil IP (Cremophor ELP), and dehydrated alcohol IP. The mechanism of this reaction is not known exactly, but it is believed that the reaction may be occurring due to paclitaxel itself or its vehicle castor oil IP (Cremophor ELP). Molecules present in Cremophor ELP are found to be similar in structure to certain nonionic block copolymers that activate complement proteins (the proteins involved in various immune processes).
Role of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs as a Protective Factor in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Asthana Akash , Tripathi Shashank , Agarwal Rachna
Published: December 2024

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a major neurodegenerative disease, affecting more than two-third cases of dementia in the world. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used anti-inflammatory analgesic agents, representing 7.7% of worldwide prescriptions, of which 90% are in patients over 65 years old. Based on mixed findings by different randomized clinical trials (RCTs), a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to develop a better understanding of the protective role of NSAIDs in AD. Database search was Pubmed, WebScience, and Embase. RCTs investigating the effect of NSAIDs on AD or test scores assessing cognitive function in people without AD at baseline were included. Two indicators were the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) Score and Hazard Ratio. 09 studies were included in the present Meta-analysis. For the MMSE score difference, the pooled effect size was − 0.06 (−0.22, 0.10) which was not statistically significant (P value = 0.47). For the MMSE score, the pooled effect size was − 0.0036(−0.0320, 0.0248), which was also not statistically significant (P value = 0.87). For Hazard Ratio (HR), the pooled HR calculated using the random effect model was 1.20 (95% CI: 0.95, 1.51), which was not statistically significant (P value = 0.15). Present meta-analysis shows that NSAIDs, in general, are not effective in the treatment of AD. They also have no protective effect against the development of AD on their sustained use.
Mengembangkan Chatbot Empatik untuk Dukungan Kesehatan Mental: Solusi Inovatif dalam Pendampingan Psikologis
Authors: Putra Cendra Devayana , Prayoga Riza Akhsani Setyo , Cinthya Monica , Basatha Rizky , Akbar Muhammad Sonhaji , Elfaiz Ersha Aisyah
Published: December 2024

Studi ini merupakan langkah maju yang penting dalam pengembangan sistem dialog kesehatan mental, yang membahas pengaruh besar kesehatan mental terhadap fungsi manusia dan terbatasnya ketersediaan psikolog untuk memberikan dukungan. Studi ini menyediakan kumpulan data baru yang menggunakan analisis sentimen untuk mengevaluasi respons. Dengan menyadari pentingnya respons emosional dalam meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna, studi ini menganalisis respons sentimen menggunakan berbagai algoritme kategorisasi sentimen yang umum digunakan. Lebih jauh, penelitian ini mengusulkan paradigma urutan ke urutan untuk membahas masalah dialog kesehatan mental, dengan fokus pada penyertaan kesadaran tahap. Model ini bekerja dengan sangat baik di beberapa fase wacana, yang menegaskan keefektifannya di bidang kesehatan mental. Meskipun penelitian ini masih dalam tahap awal, penelitian ini meletakkan dasar untuk pengembangan sistem diskusi yang berkaitan dengan kesehatan mental. Metode yang kami usulkan dapat meningkatkan skor F-1 rata-rata sebesar 0,6%. Studi mendatang akan menyelidiki beberapa pendekatan, seperti pembelajaran transfer, model multidialog, dan analisis sentimen dalam kerangka seq-to-seq. Model yang diusulkan dimaksudkan untuk menjadi standar untuk mengevaluasi sistem diskusi multi-tahap dalam penelitian masa mendatang.
mujeres mayores en América Latina.
Authors: Di Renzo Gabriela
Published: December 2024

El número de personas mayores en el mundo continúa un ritmo ascendente. Dentro de esta población, el estudio sobre las mujeres mayores es un campo de investigación emergente. Desde una perspectiva de género, se analizan las desigualdades que enfrentan las mujeres mayores en América Latina y el Caribe. Se evidencia la subordinación de las mujeres en diversos indicadores de calidad de vida, lo que resulta en una profunda inequidad en cuanto a la salud, el bienestar y el acceso a los derechos de las mujeres mayores. Éstas enfrentan una discriminación interseccional; en este sentido se aborda el concepto de edadismo, que engloba estereotipos, prejuicios y discriminación hacia las personas basadas en su edad. El concepto de interseccionalidad proporciona un foco enriquecedor para la ética teológica al abordar la comprensión del sujeto mayor desde la perspectiva de la complejidad y la interconexión de las experiencias humanas. El texto también explora la relación entre el cuerpo femenino y las exigencias culturales y sociales, señalando cómo los discursos históricos han modelado la percepción del cuerpo de las mujeres. Se destaca la problemática de la invisibilidad y la hipervisibilidad del cuerpo de las mujeres mayores, así como la exigencia social y del mercado por sostener un cuerpo joven.
MALE SONGS ABOUT HONOR IN MEDITERRANEAN MANUSCRIPTS – SONGBOOKS – (BUROVIĆ, MAZAROVIĆ, BALOVIĆ) – ONLY THOSE WHOSE SUBJECT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A YOUNG MAN AND A YOUNG WOMAN
Authors:   Fakultet za crnogorski jezik i književnost – Cetinje, ČOGURIĆ Aleksandar
Published: December 2024

Three honorable men from Perast, Nikola Burović, Nikola Mazarović and Andrija Balović, have contributed to oral literature in the form of oral poetry. These three manuscripts have already been printed and will be the subject of this thesis. We will focus only on a piece of their work, the male songs about honor. These three corpuses were published in the previous years, and they are building a new path in literature. The presenters of these manuscripts point out that there are „fifteen corpuses of oral literature, kept in the archives in Montenegro and Croatia“ (Pjesmarica Nikole Mazarovića, 2018: 5). This would be useful in the times of interest towards the past of oral literature, in order to be seen and consumated by the greater public. The songs about honor cover a geographical area of the Montenegrin coast which was an important territory for the development of the oral tradition. Thanks to the scientific and cultural sensibility of individuals, a part of that heritage still exists to this day in the material form. The thing revolves around the heritage that has been kept from the eyes of the public for centuries. It was available only to those who studied them, and they would selectively display some parts of it to the public. Now, it is presented as a whole, just as it looked in the past. In this thesis we will describe the nature, the atmosphere and poetical characteristics of the male songs about honor, which are a part of the mentioned manuscripts and describe the relationship between a man and a woman.
ST. MARTIN OF TOURS – FORGOTTEN MONTENEGRIN CULT
Authors:   Državni arhiv Crne Gore, VUKOTIĆ Vukota
Published: December 2024

The cult of St. Martin of Tours is one of the most respected in Western Europe. Until recently, almost nothing was known about the existence of this cult in Montenegro, although some toponyms indicated the possibility of its existence. However, recent research has established the unequivocal existence of this cult through numerous hagiotoponyms in our territory. In that context, the paper is an attempt to better illuminate the significance and show the history of the spread and existence of the cult of St. Martin in Montenegro.
DEMYSTIFICATION & BRENDING OF TV SERIES ON INSTAGRAM
Authors:   Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayer u Osijeku, CVEK-ZUBAJ Dina
Published: December 2024

The Internet as new media is known for the great availability of in-formation. The largest activity of young people on the Internet is focused on social networks and on the wider and more frequent visual communication. From the year 2000 onwards, popular TV series have changed significantly, they are more accessible and can be watched through several different streaming platforms. When Instagram first came, every new product along with TV series, got an opportunity for new kinds of promotion. Despite the positive things, Instagram also carries the bad ones. The need for popularity carries an excessive disclosure of information. Every production company wants to include fans of a particular series in the production process in order for interest in the series to grow and for ratings to be higher, which often results with behind the scenes elements. Such elements are often considered the most interesting parts in the whole process of working on a film or series. In moments of too intense and continuous follow-up of the series, the viewer gets the impression that he knows the characters, which often results in a desire for identification. The mystique of the series is closely related to the surprise effect which is one of the crucial factors of any drama TV series. Due to the excessive availability of information, the same mystique is in danger. Demystification, in this paper, explores the breaking down of boundaries between the world of reality and the world of fiction in the process of producing drama TV series. But it also implies a kind of branding of today’s drama series through online channels and social networks.
LANGUAGE POLICY IN BRČKO DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM: A STORY ABOUT SUCCESS OR FAILURE?
Authors:   Univerzita Karlova, Filozofická fakulta Ústav obecné lingvistiky, BOŽOVIĆ Jelena , RUNIĆ Marija ,   Univerzitet u Banjoj Luci Filološki fakultet
Published: December 2024

Brčko District is unique in Bosnia and Herzegovina in applying consistently in all of its official language policies the equality principle of language(s) and script(s). This paper draws on critical ethnographic approach and examines the educational context by means of a comprehensive and deeply contextualized research. Even though the creation of Brčko model was initially guided by language-as-right orientation (along the lines of Ruiz 1984), language-as-resource, as well as language-as-problem orientation \ can also be identified in practice (for instance in language curricula inspired by the dominant language ideologies or in students’ attitudes).
INFLUENCERS – POTENTATES? Who are the influencers and what is their purpose?
Authors:   Doktorska škola na Sveučilištu Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, CVEK-ZUBAJ Dina
Published: December 2024

Influencers are people who build their influence on social networks through posts of various contents. They usually make money by advertising certain products on various channels. There are, however, several types of influencers, and this at first perhaps absurd function is often someone’s occupation. Organic growth of the base of followers means expanding your circle without interfering with your budget. While the number of followers usually confirms someone’s credibility, this is not always the case. Active engagement on your profile includes regular posts, creating content that will enhance the overall appearance of the profile on the social network, communication with existing followers, starting communication with potential followers and associates. Given the fact that the influencer often serves as an intermediary in sales, it is not difficult to conclude that in the whole process of publishing other people’s products, the influencer also emphasizes itself, which raises the question of whether the influencer is a brand in itself. The advent of influencers has opened the door to new opportunities for companies around the world, but the question is whether this is also a step forward or backward in marketing. Instagram, as one of the leading social platforms, provides space for creating content, and influencers use that content to spread a message, thought, product or idea. The starting point for a quality influencer is credibility and originality. The function of influencers can be positive, but also negative, depending on the framework within which they operate. With a case study conducted on three different Instagram profiles, this paper discusses the topic of influencers in order to point out the scope of power and influence of the newly emerging phenomenon of influencers.
RESEARCH OF DIFFERENTIAL VOCABULARY BETWEEN THE SPEECH OF GORIČAN AND THE SPEECH OF PRELOG
Authors:   Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, BLAŽEKA Mihaela
Published: December 2024

The paper analyzes the differential vocabulary between the Speech of Prelog and the Speech of Goričan (both belong to the Lower Subdialect of the Međimurje Dialect). The corpus of the research is the Dictionary of the Prelog Group of the Međimurje Dialect (Blažeka, 2018a) and the collected manuscript material for the Dictionary of Goričan. The author deepens the existing proposal of categories of lexical differences between the two close local dialects (Blažeka, 2020), and the basic theses for changes are the following: a) the origin of onomatopoeia cannot be included in the analysis of word formation or in determining phonological changes to a previous state b) for many lexemes it is difficult to determine whether they have come from the Croatian standard language or whether or not they have existed before. All the distinctive differential categories are illustrated by a number of examples. It is concluded that the lexicon of the Speech of Goričan is much more archaic than the lexicon of the Speech of Prelog and the reason is thought to be in the traffic isolation of the village and in the more traditional way of life that existed there until the very recent past.
POLARIZATION OF FEMALE CHARACTERS IN FAIRY TALES: CINDERELLA, SNOW WHITE, RAPUNZEL, AND THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Authors:   Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Splitu, MARIĆ Antonela , PLAVŠA Ana
Published: December 2024

This paper,besides a short introduction that includes the genesis of a fairy tale as a genre and its historical development, focuses on the analysis of female characters, present in the four most famous classical fairy tales. The paper brings the perception of the above-mentioned characters among the survey participants, as well as the comparison of some of the most relevant data. A special attention was paid to the female protagonists who are defined as flat and polarised, due to some of their characteristics, virtues, or vices. Furthermore, this paper brings the survey which analyses characters through their suggested contrastive, black and white perception. The focal point is the discussion of the results, explaining the reasons why female flat characters are perceived as such, and whether their deeds and aspirations could be regarded as socially acceptable in the present time. Conclusions have been drawn on the basis of the survey results, carried out on a sample of 195 participants, aged from 16 to 23, among high school and university students.
An Analysis of Electrification in Kenya
Authors: Marigi Wambui Tex Antony
Published: December 2024

In today’s interconnected global landscape, the pursuit of equitable technology accessibility stands as a paramount objective, especially in regions facing developmental challenges such as Kenya. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), recognizing the global significance of these issues, plays a key role in addressing them. This research centers on Kenya’s imperative need for energy access and its profound implications for bridging the digital equity gap, especially in education and economic development.
An Exploratory Study on Innovation and Creativity in Entrepreneurship: Case Study of Nirma and Blinkit
Authors: Kokilavai Shishira
Published: December 2024

The use of innovative entrepreneurship along with sophisticated technology of that time led to a shake up in the producers market, helping the consumers obtain quality products at competitive rates. The entry of such firms (like Nirma and Blinkit) definitely leads to a win-win situation for the consumers.
Economic Well-Being and Women Empowerment: A Cross Country Study
Authors: Khatra Rubab
Published: December 2024

Our study examines the association between women empowerment and economic well-being in a cross-country framework. In particular, we look at three different measures of women empowerment – participation in labor force, vulnerable employment, and seats occupied in parliament. We use per capita GDP (measured in 2015 constant USD) as a proxy for economic well-being. Analyzing a sample of 48 Asian countries for the year 2021, we find that per capita GDP is significantly positively associated with women participation in labor market ( = 0.375), and significantly negatively associated with vulnerable employment ( = -0.610). However, we do not find any association between per capita GDP and women representation in parliament. While these associations between per capita GDP and women empowerment are robust across different regions in Asia, we observe a significant positive association between economic wellbeing and women representation in parliament in the Middle East. Thus, our research underscores the necessity for policymakers to prioritize women empowerment initiatives as a strategic approach to foster economic growth.
Examining The Factors Affecting Digital Adoption of Financial Services: Evidence From the BRICS Economies
Authors: Dwivedi Shivansh
Published: December 2024

India has experienced substantial economic growth over the past few decades, with its GDP growing at an average rate of around 6-7% per year1. This growth is driven by a combination of a large, young population, a growing service sector, and significant improvements in infrastructure and industrial capabilities. Technological advancements, particularly in information technology and telecommunications, have also contributed significantly to economic growth. However, despite this rapid economic expansion, financial inclusion in India remains a challenge.
Assessing the Role of Customer-Based Brand Value as a Mediator in the Relationship between Online Public Relations and Customer Behavior
Authors: Thao Nguyen Phuong , Tuan Nguyen Minh
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the impact of online public relations on customer behavior in Vietnamese joint-stock commercial banks (JSCBs), focusing on the mediating role of customer-based brand equity (CBBE). Using four CBBE dimensions—brand awareness, brand love, perceived quality, and brand association—it assesses how online PR influences customer perceptions and behaviors. The research, conducted through surveys with customers from five major JSCBs, shows a strong positive correlation between effective online PR and customer behavior. Findings reveal that strategic online public relations enhances brand love, perceived quality, and brand awareness, fostering stronger emotional attachment, improved service quality perceptions, and higher brand recognition. CBBE plays a crucial role in amplifying online PR's effects, guiding customer loyalty and decision-making. The study emphasizes that investing in robust online PR strategies enables JSCBs to build lasting customer loyalty and a competitive edge by strengthening brand reputation..
Role of E-Learning in Boosting Learner Competency in Developing Countries
Authors: Goyal Niva
Published: December 2024

E-learning is a modern way of learning that occurs through electronic mode. The rapid growth of digital technologies is facilitating e-learning in many developing countries. Learners can take classes from their homes with the help of e-learning tools. This research has focused on the role of e-learning in enhancing learners' competencies, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication skills, and creativity in developing countries. In this research, India has been chosen as a developing country to be focused on. In the literature review section, it has been found that the growing use of smartphones and computers is driving the adoption of e-learning in the chosen developing country. E-learning is a significant strategy for the education, fashion, construction, and hospitality sectors in India. It helps to improve the engagement of learners and enhance their skills and knowledge effectively. There are many advantages of e-learning. Learners can learn new skills cost-effectively from elearning platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, and LinkedIn. Moreover, learners can go through a concept multiple times as recordings are available on such e-learning sites. Gamification is often used to make e-learning attractive for learners. In contrast, learners cannot have real-life training in e-learning methods. This is a major disadvantage of this learning method. Also, learners may face health issues with e-learning methods since they sit in front of computers or laptops for hours. Distraction is also an issue in e-learning for learners. Learners are likely to be distracted while learning as they learn from their home environment. However, the usage of e-learning is increasing as people have strongly perceived its usefulness. As per the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use are two factors that influence the adoption of new technology by individuals and organisations (Nyathi and Sibanda, 2023). Various factors, such as image and subjective norms, play an important role in shaping individuals' perceived usefulness of a technology. Learners finding the benefits of learning through e-learning platforms are accepting this learning method.
Women in the Informal Labor Sector: The Situation of Domestic Helpers in Indian Households
Authors: Sengar Nisha , Shah Sapna Ratan
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the role and situation of women working as domestic helpers in India's urban informal labor sector. Focusing on the socio-economic challenges they face, including wage disparities, lack of job security, and absence of social protection, it highlights the unique vulnerabilities of these women. Furthermore, this study examines the cultural and structural issues that sustain the undervaluation of domestic labor, as well as recent policy measures and interventions aimed at improving their working conditions. The research draws on both qualitative and quantitative analyses, aiming to underscore the urgent need for policy intervention and societal change to uplift the status of domestic helpers and secure their rights.
análisis de la prevalencia y percepción del acoso sexual entre deportistas de la Comunidad de Madrid.
Authors: Blanco-García Marta-Eulalia , Jurado Villacañas Guillermo
Published: December 2024

Las violencias sexuales contra las mujeres en el deporte constituyen una de las grandes problemáticas actuales. En concreto, el abuso y el acoso sexuales vienen tiempo protagonizando las principales preocupaciones de instituciones deportivas y sociales; razón por la cual su prevención guía diversos programas de prevención en la infancia y la adolescencia. Sin embargo, encontramos en la juventud una reducción de estos programas, coincidiendo con una época de especial vulnerabilidad para las mujeres.
Son todavía escasas las investigaciones que estudian la incidencia y, sobre todo, las características representativas del deporte por las que se perpetúan estas violencias sexuales. De hecho, no contamos en España con datos oficiales sobre su prevalencia, ni una normativa clara al respecto. Investigaciones anteriores han visibilizado cómo estas, entre otras, son cuestiones que favorecen la perpetuación de los abusos y acoso sexuales contra las jóvenes deportistas.
Con todo ello, se propone un estudio cuantitativo acerca de las experiencias de incomodidad y reconocimiento de los acosos sexuales en la trayectoria deportiva de deportistas jóvenes, hombres y mujeres. El estudio busca actualizar la propuesta de Martín Horcajo y Juncá Pujol (2014), en vías de contribuir a visibilizar y dimensionar la incidencia del fenómeno.
Dissection Photography
Authors: Zimmerman Brandon
Published: December 2024

Featuring previously unseen images, stories and anecdotes, this book explores the visual culture of death and the gross anatomy lab through the tradition of dissection photography, examining its historical aspects from both photographic and medical perspectives.
Drug Policy Constellations
Authors: Stevens Alex
Published: December 2024

Drawing on the author's participation in high-level policy discussions, this book presents three key issues in UK illicit drug policy - medical cannabis, drug-related deaths and the government's ten-year drug strategy.
Social reforms of E.V. Ramasamy and Self-respect movement among the muslims of Tamilnadu
Authors: Khan Dr. H.K. Sulaiman
Published: December 2024

In this article it is aimed to bring out social reforms of E.V. Ramasamy among the Muslims of Tamilnadu and so on. It was not just the Tanjore School of Islamic Thought spearheaded by Dawood Sha, which through print media was clamoring for reforms in the Tamil Muslim society and lashing out at the Ulemas for their indifference to the state of Islam in Tamilnadu. During this period, there began another major movement that contributed in no small measure to the need for reforms in the Tamilnadu society. This movement was known as the Self-respect movement. It was founded in 1925, by E.V.Ramasamy Naicker, a high caste non-Brahmin Hindu, hailing from a wealthy merchant family of Erode in Tamilnadu.
Monotheism in the poems of Kaviko Abdul Rahuman
Authors: Harris Dr. A. M. Mohammed
Published: December 2024

Today's human life is full of religious misunderstandings. At their base fights arise and unrest arises. Thus human unity is distorted and love in the human mind has changed into hatred. When there is an understanding between religions there is a theological idea that there is only one God and there are many thousands of names for him. Many poets have written poems in the style of ‘Kaviko Abdul Rahuma’, which explores and clarifies in the minds of the people by their thoughts that ‘God is It is a mistake to say that Islam only proclaims one God. Islamic poets tend to expose to us the philosophical nature of all religions claiming to be monotheistic. Through love’. The Lord is the only one who claims Himself all the time. The purpose of the article is to explore and establish this character.
Investigating the Role of Oxidative Stress and Immune Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Hosi Sawsan Salman
Published: December 2024

Background:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune sickness characterized with the aid of persistent joint infection, leading to joint damage and useful impairment. The pathogenesis of RA is thought to be encouraged with the aid of each genetic and environmental elements, with immune device dysregulation playing a valuable role in ailment progression. Increasing proof shows that oxidative pressure, which results from an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant defenses, contributes to the inflammatory techniques and tissue harm seen in RA.

Objectives: This take a look at aimed to investigate the relationship among oxidative pressure and immune machine dysregulation inside the pathogenesis and progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Methodology:This look at turned into conducted from 1st April to 30 November 2024 and protected a total of 200 participants were covered inside the examiner, along with 150 RA patients (75 male and 75 female) and 50 wholesome controls (25 male and 25 lady). The individuals’ ages ranged from 35 to 75 years. Blood samples were collected from the outpatient clinics at Tikrit Teaching Hospital among April and October 2024, and RA patients have been identified primarily based on medical criteria with the aid of the attending physicians. Oxidative strain markers, along with malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH), and pro-inflammatory cytokines, together with IL-1β, IL-17, and TNF-α, had been measured. Disease interest became assessed the usage of the Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28).

Results:The effects revealed that each male and female RA patients had extensively higher levels of MDA and decrease GSH tiers compared to the healthy manage institution. Moreover, seasoned-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-17, and TNF-α) had been appreciably improved in RA sufferers, indicating a country of chronic infection. The DAS28 ratings confirmed that a majority of the RA patients had moderate to excessive disorder hobby. No good sized gender-based variations have been discovered in oxidative strain markers, cytokine stages, or sickness interest rankings.

Conclusions: Our take a look at highlights the essential interaction among oxidative strain and immune dysregulation in RA. The determined correlations among oxidative markers, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and disease severity underscore the capability for focused on these pathways inside the management of RA. Future studies are warranted to in addition explore the healing ability of antioxidant-primarily based and anti-cytokine treatments in ameliorating RA-associated inflammation and joint damage. Further research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms and capacity treatments focused on oxidative stress and immune modulation in RA.
İŞ İLİŞKİSİNDE KİŞİSEL VERİLERİN YAPAY ZEKA DESTEKLİ SİSTEMLER YARDIMIYLA İŞLENMESİ
Authors: Ses Sencer Metin , Korkusuz Refik
Published: December 2024

Çalışma yaşamının farklı alanlarında gelişen teknolojilerden yararlanma konusunda kaydedilen yaygınlık, iş ilişkisinin tarafları arasında bazı yeni anlaşmazlık ve uyuşmazlıkların ortaya çıkmasına sebep olmaktadır. Gözetim ve takip sistemlerinde son yıllarda yaşanan gelişmelere yapay zeka teknolojilerindeki kaydedilen ilerlemelerin de eklemlenmesiyle birlikte iş organizasyonlarında yaşanan dijital dönüşüm özellikle işçilerin kişisel verilerinin işverenlere karşı korunması bakımından büyük ölçekli etkileri de beraberinde getirmektedir. Yapay zeka destekli kişisel veri işlemeye yarayan uygulamalar iş ilişkisinin kurulmasında ve devamında işverenlerce kullanılabilmektedir. Yaşanan gelişme ve yaygınlaşan uygulamalar, işverenlerin iş organizasyonunun yönetim ve denetiminde kolaylık sağlama menfaati ile işçilerin kişisel verilerin korunmasıyla bağlantılı olan mahremiyet, özel hayatın gizliliği ve haberleşme özgürlüğü gibi hakları arasında adil bir dengenin kurulmasını gerekli kılmaktadır.
Preservation Wayang Timplong in Nganjuk District Indonesia
Authors:   Performing Art and Visual Art Studies, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Fitriasari Rr. Paramitha , Simatupang GR. Lono ,   Anthropology, Faculty of Cultural Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Sushartami Wiwik ,   Tourism, Faculty of Cultural Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Published: December 2024

This research explores the conditions and conservation efforts of Wayang Timplong in Nganjuk district. Despite its high cultural value, the Timplong style is less in demand than the leather style. The research mapped Wayang Timplong ‘s existence, identified the problems faced, and suggested conservation strategies. Interviews with three of them showed that the lack of innovation and support is a major challenge. Educational and promotional efforts are needed to attract the interest of the younger generation and ensure the sustainability of the Wayang Timplong in the future. In addition, the study also aims to identify concrete steps that can be taken by governments, cultural communities, and the general public in support of Wayang Timplong conservation efforts. With a holistic approach that includes education, training, and the use of modern technology, Wayang Timplong is expected to return to the demand of the wider public, especially the younger generation. The findings of this research are expected to make a significant contribution to the strategy of preserving traditional cultural art in Indonesia, as well as to form the basis for more effective policy adoption in support of the sustainability of Wayang Timplong and other traditional performing arts.
El poder del archivo
Authors: Villalta Carla , Cosse Isabella
Published: December 2024

El acopio de documentación y la creación de un archivo tuvieron un papel crucial para las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo en su lucha. Este artículo se ocupa del papel jugado por la preservación, organización y utilización de documentación en las luchas por los derechos humanos. Propone que el archivo fue decisivo para probar el despojo de identidad del que habían sido víctimas los niños secuestrados, crear nuevas estrategias para localizarlos y dar la batalla legal. Con esa idea, el artículo describe la constitución de ese acervo documental, estudia la significación que tiene el archivo, así como su valor político, social y emocional. Esto permite mostrar el carácter histórico, crucial y singular que ha tenido la documentación y la creación de diversos archivos para localizar a los niños apropiados, reclamar ante la justicia y colaborar en el proceso de reelaboración de su identidad.
Entre la Unidad Socialista, el FREPASO y la Alianza
Authors: Martínez Mazzola Ricardo
Published: December 2024

Desde su primer número, publicado en agosto de 1986, la revista La Ciudad Futura buscó trazar una “frontera” al interior de la tradición de la izquierda argentina planteando la necesidad de defender y profundizar la democracia a la vez que apoyando la apuesta reformista de Alfonsín. Pero, al acercarse el final de la década del ‘80, las ilusiones que los participantes en la revista habían depositado, no solo en Alfonsín sino en toda la “transición democrática”, parecían enterradas. La crisis del gobierno radical, el retorno de la violencia política, la hiperinflación y el fuerte viraje que Carlos Menem impuso a la tradición peronista crearon desconcierto y desazón entre los miembros de la revista. El presente artículo busca indagar en las posiciones de La Ciudad Futura en los primeros años ‘90 (1991-1997), un período que no ha sido abordado por la bibliografía que se ocupó de la revista. Dentro de los numerosos temas que ocuparon su atención nos ocuparemos de uno que ocupó un lugar central en sus páginas: el de las características que debía reunir una “coalición progresista” que se opusiera al gobierno menemista.