bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Right-Brain-Based Epistemology Grounded on Local Wisdom: Intuilytics as a Culturally-Meaningful Alternative in Science
Authors: Christianto Victor , Smarandache Florentin , Umniyati Yunita
Published: January 2025

Epistemology, the study of knowledge, has long grappled with the challenge of determining truth. While the combination of deductive and inductive reasoning has been a cornerstone of scientific inquiry, several limitations emerge in its application to contemporary epistemology. One significant issue lies within the core of falsificationism, a prominent philosophy championed by Karl Popper. Falsificationism posits that a scientific theory can only be proven false, not true. While this approach aims to prevent dogmatic adherence to untested ideas, it can lead to an endless cycle of trial and error. As Popper himself acknowledged, no single experiment can definitively prove a theory correct. Summarizing, the dominance of rationalist thinking has shaped the way we view the world and conduct scientific research. However, this approach often neglects the subjective dimensions of human experience, such as intuition, emotion, and creativity. Consequently, many complex phenomena are difficult to fully explain through the lens of rationalism alone. This article aims to explore the potential of right-brain-based epistemology, which we call intuilytics. This approach emphasizes the role of intuition, creativity, and holistic thinking in the process of acquiring knowledge. This article presents a critical perspective on today’s epistemological practices. It does not intend to discredit the importance of deductive-inductive reasoning or the valuable contributions of philosophers like Karl Popper and economists like Ronald Coase.
PROFILE OF ACADEMIC HARDINESS IN SANTRI IN PARUNGPONTENG SUB-DISTRICT
Authors: Naopal Zaki Ahmad , Muhajirin Muhammad , Nugraha Agung
Published: January 2025

This research is motivated by the phenomenon that occurs due to the lack of academic resilience in students, making students uncomfortable living in Islamic boarding schools and causing stress in the students. This study aims to describe the general picture of academic resilience in students in the Parungponteng sub-district. The characteristics of students who have moderate academic resilience are being able to see stressful events as positive stressors for development and having strong psychological resilience. The characteristics of students who have high academic resilience are being able to survive in facing their academic challenges and seeing stressful events as positive stressors for development, and the characteristics of students who have low academic resilience are being easily stressed, not strong against existing pressure, lack of self-confidence in their academic abilities and less resilient to challenges that arise from their friendship and social environment. The research conducted on the general picture of academic resilience in students in the Parungponteng sub-district is in the high category. Based on the results shown, the highest value is in the medium category with a percentage score of 76.58% with a frequency of 170 students, and academic resilience in students in the Parungponteng sub-district whose category high is 22.52% with a frequency of 50 students. And a score of 0.90% in the low category with a frequency of 2 students. The number of samples in this study was N = 222. This research method uses descriptive statistics, namely statistics used to analyze data by describing or depicting data that has been collected as it is without intending to make conclusions that apply to the public or generalizations.
RESILIENCE CHARACTERISTICS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR GUIDANCE SERVICES
Authors: Nafidina Aqila Jasmine , Nugraha Agung , Sulistiana Dewang
Published: January 2025

This study aims to obtain an overview of the characteristics of the resilience of class XI students at SMA Negeri 2 Tasikmalaya. The background of this problem arises along with the challenges faced by students in the adaptation process at school and adjusting to the new learning system. Good resilience is needed so that students can deal with various changes and pressures in the school environment, especially in dealing with growing academic and social demands. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative, with a research population of 432 students and a sample of 335 grade XI students at SMA Negeri 2 Tasikmalaya. Data collection was carried out using non-probability incidental sampling techniques and data analysis methods with the calculation of mean, standard deviation, percentage, and sex difference tests through SPSS 24.00. The results showed that the resilience of grade XI students at SMA Negeri 2 Tasikmalaya tended to be in the moderate category, with an average score of 51%, 49% in the optimal category, and there was no resilience in the not optimal category (0%). This study shows that resilience in grade XI students at SMA Negeri 2 Tasikmalaya is at the highest percentage in the moderate category. Based on these findings, it is recommended to develop a group guidance service program with experiential learning techniques to improve student resilience.
Adrenomedullin in pulmonary hypertension
Authors: Nishikimi Toshio , Kinoshita Hideyuki , Inazumi Hideaki , Kanamori Takahiko , Yanagisawa Hiromu , Moriuchi Kenji , Nakagawa Yasuaki
Published: January 2025

Adrenomedullin (AM) exerts strong pulmonary vasodilatory effects. These effects are mediated in part by nitric oxide. Plasma AM levels are increased in patients with pulmonary hypertension and correlate with disease severity and poor outcomes. Acute administration of AM improves the haemodynamics in patients with pulmonary hypertension, while chronic administration prevents the onset of pulmonary hypertension in animal models and delays its progression. Thus, AM is closely related to the pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertension and may be a promising therapeutic target.
Fatal hepatitis after pembrolizumab in combination therapy with carboplatin and pemetrexed
Authors: Risbjerg Rasmus Strøm , Aaagaard Niels Kristian , Grønbæk Lisbet , Hansen Signe Hertz , Kongstad Katja Maretty , Kazankov Konstantin
Published: January 2025

Immunotherapy-induced hepatitis is a well-known and relatively common side effect of immune checkpoint inhibitors. It is usually mild to moderate and responds well to corticosteroids with a full recovery. However, in rare cases, severe liver injury may develop, leading to fulminant liver failure. In this case report, we present a case of acute fulminant liver failure with a fatal outcome despite adequate treatment in a 67-year-old male following a combination therapy of carboplatin, pemetrexed, and pembrolizumab for metastatic lung cancer.
War at the Gates
Authors: Tomaselli Enrico
Published: January 2025

The conflict in Ukraine, now in its third year, has evolved into a complex geopolitical confrontation with limited prospects for resolution. Initially, diplomatic efforts focused on compromises or territorial concessions failed, as both Russia and NATO consolidated their positions. Strategic miscalculations on both sides have raised the stakes, transforming the conflict into a broader struggle for influence. For the West, the conflict represents a test of NATO unity and US global leadership, while for Russia it is an existential battle against perceived NATO encroachment.

The protracted war has shifted the goals. Russia, initially seeking a quick victory, now prioritizes dismantling Ukraine’s military potential and providing a buffer against NATO expansion. In contrast, the US and its allies aim to shore up Ukraine’s resistance while preserving NATO cohesion, despite mounting financial and logistical challenges. With diplomatic solutions stymied by mutual distrust, military escalation seems increasingly likely.

Demographic and economic constraints are further pushing both sides toward decisive action. Russia faces time pressures from demographic decline and NATO’s ongoing rearmament. Likewise, prolonged engagement strains NATO unity and risks exposing broader vulnerabilities in the Western alliance. A potential U.S. withdrawal under a new administration could shift responsibility to NATO’s European members, threatening Ukraine’s cohesion and defense capabilities. As entrenched positions and geopolitical imperatives harden, the conflict underscores a critical inflection point in global power dynamics, where the window for a negotiated solution is narrowing and the risk of a broader confrontation is growing.
The Singularity of “Blind Spots” as a Self-Organization of Uncertainties and Risks in a Digitalized Society
Authors: Lepskiy Maxim
Published: January 2025

Topicality. Digitalization of society is accompanied by deep changes in social, economic and political relations, generating uncertainties and risks. The growth of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, is transforming the nature of information, communication and management, creating "blind spots" that require insight and systemic analysis.

The purpose of the article. To identify and investigate the mechanisms of the formation of "blind spots" as a phenomenon that characterizes the self-organization of uncertainties and risks in a digitalized society. Special attention is paid to illusions of cognitive perception and their impact on social interactions.

Research methodology. The methodological basis includes the concept of singularity, the ideas of scenario planning by Pierre Wack, of the singularity by Ray Kurzweil and the theory of self-organization of social systems. Metaphors of "black swan", "gray rhinoceros" and other images are used to structure risks and uncertainties.

The main conclusions of the discussion. The article emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, a universal approach to education and the introduction of ethical norms for the use of artificial intelligence as key aspects in countering the formation of "blind spots" and overcoming risks in the modern digital environment.
Science Fiction Heterotopia: The Economy of the Future
Authors: Shapiro Alan N.
Published: January 2025

This article uses the cultural theory of hyper-modernism, to scrutinize the present and potentially future impact on society of advanced digital media technologies like Virtual Reality, ubiquitous computing, and Artificial Intelligence. I did this by writing in a hybrid way about the portrayal of the given technology in science fiction films and the realization of the technology in the so-called “real world.” It studies the examples of blockchain, 3D Printers, and moral algorithms and their connections to ideas about post-capitalist transformation of the economy. My theoretical perspective is explicitly critical of capitalism. The article draws from a chapter of my latest book, Decoding Digital Culture with Science Fiction: Hyper-Modernism, Hyperreality, and Posthumanism.
Étude parallèle : l’individu ou sa profession. L’image du médecin grec face aux Romains (de l’époque hellénistique à l’Empire) et l’image du médecin négro-africain à l’égard de l’Occident à l’époque postcoloniale
Authors: DIOUF Pierre Mbid Hamoudi , DIA Mayoro
Published: January 2025

Abstract. We make a comparative study between foreign doctors of Antiquity,
particularly Greek doctors, settled in Rome and doctors from Third World countries, in
particular African doctors, settled in Western countries. The objective of this study is to
show the negative prejudices and stereotypes that many Romans and Westerners create
about Greek doctors and doctors from Third World countries. Indeed, fear, rumors, and
ignorance of the other create rejection, unfounded criticism, xenophobia, and the nonrecognition of one's skills. To achieve this objective, we proceeded by reading and
analyzing the writings of ancient and modern authors and surveys of current practitioners.
Keywords: Antiquity, Identities, Medicine, Doctors, Modernity, Socio-professional
relations
Entrepreneuriat social féminin et mobilisation citoyenne : le rôle des groupements de promotion féminine dans la préservation de l’environnement et dans l’autonomisation des femmes
Authors: POUYE Mouhamadou Moustapha , DIOUF Samba , BASSENE Cyrille Gabriel Djilène
Published: January 2025

Abstract. In its classic meaning, or at least in its economic conception, entrepreneurship
is conceived as an activity aimed at generating income for individual purposes. However,
this concept further restricts the scope of entrepreneurship, which can, to a certain extent,

mobilise diverse civic forces to meet the needs of the community. Women's social
entrepreneurship, which mobilises women within collective frameworks such as women's
promotion groups (GPFs) to effectively resolve social needs, should be seen and
understood in this light. As such, the aim of this article is to describe and understand the
various collective dynamics emerging around women's social entrepreneurship and its
role in preserving the environment and empowering women financially. This article is
based on the results of a qualitative study conducted in Senegal, specifically in the
commune of Hann Bel Air between 2019 and 2021. The main target was the Hann Bel
Air women's and environmental association. The results of the study show that the GPFs
have played a decisive role in the fight against insalubrity in Hann Bay, through citizen
mobilisations such as set-setal and the manufacture of plastic paving stones. In addition,
women's social entrepreneurship through GPFs is a real panacea for the fight against
poverty.
Keywords : Social entrepreneurship, Groupement de promotion féminine, Citizen
mobilisation, women's empowerment, environment
LITERASI SEBAGAI PONDASI MASA DEPAN: ANALISIS TANTANGAN DAN SOLUSI DI SDN KOLOR II
Authors: Yulia Dwi Afifah  , Inayatur Rohmah
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pelaksanaan program literasi di SDN Kolor II dan mengidentifikasi kendala yang dihadapi dalam implementasinya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa program literasi di SDN Kolor II, seperti membaca 15 menit sebelum pembelajaran dimulai, Sabtu Ekspresi, dan pojok baca kelas, belum berjalan secara maksimal. Kendala yang dihadapi meliputi kurangnya minat siswa dalam membaca, minimnya fasilitas literasi, kurangnya kreativitas guru dalam mengelola program literasi, serta koleksi buku di perpustakaan yang belum diperbarui. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa optimalisasi program literasi di SDN Kolor II membutuhkan perbaikan fasilitas, peningkatan kreativitas guru, dan pembaruan koleksi buku perpustakaan agar dapat meningkatkan minat siswa terhadap literasi.
Dampak Keterbukaan Perdagangan terhadap Indeks Kinerja Lingkungan OECD
Authors: Etma Puji Setyowati  , Hastarini Dwi Atmanti
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini menganalisis pengaruh keterbukaan perdagangan terhadap indeks kinerja lingkungan di negara-negara OECD secara empiris. Data yang digunakan berupa data panel dari 38 negara anggota OECD selama delapan tahun. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode regresi data panel, dengan Random Effect Model (REM) terpilih sebagai model terbaik. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa keterbukaan perdagangan, energi, teknologi, dan jumlah penduduk memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap indeks kinerja lingkungan. Temuan ini menegaskan pentingnya peran perdagangan internasional, penggunaan energi, kemajuan teknologi, dan dinamika demografi dalam meningkatkan kinerja lingkungan di negara-negara OECD. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi pada pemahaman hubungan antara faktor ekonomi dan lingkungan, serta implikasinya terhadap kebijakan pembangunan berkelanjutan di tingkat global.
The organization strategic socioresource potential formation as a management task
Authors: Igumnov O.A.
Published: January 2025

Статья посвящена проблеме формирования стратегического социоресурсного потенциала организации как ведущему фактору реализации её стратегии. Автор исходит из посылки о том, что в условиях дефицита ресурсов традиционных форм особую роль в управлении занимают социальные ресурсы, обладающие нематериальной природой. Ведущее место в структуре социоресурсного потенциала организации занимает социальный капитал как их основная форма. Данный потенциал основан не только на материальных возможностях организации, но и на специфически человеческих возможностях (ресурсах), обусловленных характером управления персоналом, непосредственно влияющего на эффективность организации. Формирование стратегического социоресурсного потенциала организации рассматривается автором как управленческая задача, решение которой определяется с учётом действия различных факторов в условиях социально ориентированного управления и субъект-субъектного похода.
Pengaruh berbagai Konsentrasi Ekstrak Pisang Raja terhadap Pertumbuhan Eksplan Tanaman Pisang Barangan (Musa acuminata L)
Authors: Rahmayenti Selvia
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian berbagai konsentrasi ekstrak pisang raja terhadap pertumbuhan eksplan tanaman pisang barangan (Musa acuminata L) pada media MS.  Penelitian ini telah dilaksanakan di laboratorium kultur jaringan balai penelitian buah tropika, solok. Rancangan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) Non Faktorial, yaitu berbagai konsentrasi ekstrak pisang raja (Faktor EP) yang terdiri dari 5 taraf perlakuan dan 4 ulangan. Perlakuan EP0 = kontrol (tanpa ekstrak pisang), EP1 = 50 g/L media MS, EP2 = 100 g/L media MS, EP3 = 150 g/L media MS, EP4 = 300 g/L media MS. maka terdapat 20 unit percobaan, setiap unit percobaan terdiri dari 4 eksplan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian berbagai konsentrasi ekstrak pisang raja memberikan pengaruh yang nyata terhadap parameter umur muncul tunas. Perlakuan terbaik terdapat pada perlakuan EP1 = 50 g/L media MS, yaitu umur muncul tunas 7.25 hari
PENGARUH KUALITAS, HARGA DAN MINAT KONSUMEN TERHADAP 3 JENIS PRODUK AKSESORIS PERNIK ELOK
Authors: Pupung Purnamasari  , Siti Aisyah  , Amanda Aulia Nazwa A. R.  , Meriata Aprilia
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas, harga, dan minat konsumen terhadap tiga jenis produk aksesoris pernik elok yaitu bros, gelang dan strap masker. Metode penelitian ini yaitu kuantitatif dengan menggunakan survei dan wawancara langsung dengan owner pernik elok untuk mengetahui prefrerensi konsumen berdasarkan faktor desain, fungsi  dan harga. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa bros memiliki daya tarik tinggi di kalangan konsumen yang mencari aksesoris estetika untuk acara formal, khususnya kalangan ibu-ibu. Sementara gelang lebih diminati oleh kalangan remaja yang menghargai kenyamanan dan gaya sehari-hari. kalangan konsumen yang menginginkan solusi fungsional dan sebagai stiylish. Wawancara ini memberikan wawasan bagi pelaku usaha dalam merumuskan strategi pemasaran yang sesuai dengan minat dan kebutuhan konsumen. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memperkaya literatur tentang minat konsumen serta mendorong inovasi dalam desain produk aksesoris.
Understanding the Difference between Authentic Assessment and Traditional Assessment
Authors: Farida Nur Fatinah  , Muamaroh  , Mauly H.H  , Yeny Prastiwi  , Nur Hidayat
Published: January 2025

This qualitative study aims to investigate the differences between traditional and authentic assessments in education in order to improve teaching and learning practices. Using a descriptive literature study method, this study analyses various relevant academic sources to identify the strengths and weaknesses of both types of assessments. The results show that authentic assessments are more effective in measuring critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while traditional assessments are more suitable for evaluating memorization and basic skills. The conclusion of the study recommends the use of a combination of both types of assessments to support deeper learning and better educational outcomes.
PENGARUH STRATEGI PEMASARAN TERHADAP PENAMBAHAN SEGMEN PASAR BARU DI RESTORAN KOPI EXPRESS
Authors: Novi Rudiyanti  , Mela Aprillia  , Fanesha Rahma Fitri  , Pupung Purnamasari
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi pemasaran yang diterapkan oleh Kopi Express dalam meningkatkan segmen pasar dan daya saing. Fokus penelitian ini adalah pada upaya Kopi Express mempertahankan keberlanjutan usaha melalui berbagai inovasi dan pendekatan pemasaran yang efektif. Pendekatan penelitian ini menggunakan studi kasus dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi untuk memahami secara mendalam strategi pemasaran yang diterapkan oleh Kopi Express. Analisis data dilakukan secara sistematis dengan cara mengidentifikasi pola, tema, dan hubungan yang relevan dengan strategi pemasaran Kopi Express. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kopi Express berhasil meningkatkan segmen pasar dan daya saing melalui penerapan strategi pemasaran berbasis model 4P (produk, harga, tempat, dan promosi). Kopi Express aktif berpartisipasi dalam berbagai event, intensif mempromosikan produk melalui media sosial, dan menawarkan harga terjangkau untuk menjangkau berbagai kalangan masyarakat. Selain itu, mereka menjaga cita rasa dan kualitas produk dengan konsisten mematuhi standar operasional prosedur (SOP). Inovasi dalam produk dan layanan, serta penawaran promo terbaru, menjadi langkah strategis yang efektif dalam menarik minat pelanggan. Pendekatan ini memungkinkan Kopi Express untuk mempertahankan keberlanjutan usaha sekaligus memperluas segmen pasar baru.
The Model for Predicting Self-Harming Behaviors Based on Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies and Emotional Distress Tolerance in Adolescents Visiting Harm Reduction Centers in Tehran: The Mediating Role of Internalized Shame
Authors: Abbasi Abrazgah Mojgan , Bostansara Maryam , Aghighi Ravan Fatemeh
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study aimed to predict self-harming behaviors based on cognitive emotion regulation strategies and emotional distress tolerance, with the mediating role of internalized shame in adolescents visiting harm reduction centers in Tehran.

Methods: The research employed a descriptive correlational design. The statistical population included adolescents aged 14 to 18 who attended drop-in harm reduction centers in District 12 of Tehran (Shush-Harandi neighborhood) during the first four months of 2022. A total of 300 participants were selected using purposive sampling. The research tools included the Self-Injury Questionnaire (Sansone et al., 1998), the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (Garnefski et al., 2001), the Distress Tolerance Scale (Simons & Gaher, 2005), and the Internalized Shame Scale (Cook, 1993). Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling and AMOS24 software.

Findings: The results indicated a relationship between cognitive emotion regulation strategies (-0.39), emotional distress tolerance (-0.41), internalized shame (0.36), and self-harming behaviors (P < 0.01). Furthermore, internalized shame mediated the relationship between cognitive emotion regulation strategies (B = 0.52) and emotional distress tolerance (B = 0.45) with self-harming behaviors in adolescents (P < 0.01).

Conclusion: Based on these findings, it can be concluded that since internalized shame mediates the relationship between cognitive emotion regulation strategies and emotional distress tolerance with self-harming behaviors, focusing on factors influencing these behaviors can help reduce the risks associated with this developmental period.
The Relationship Between Mental Health and Mental Toughness with Meaning in Life in Families of Children with Autism
Authors: Mahdi Zadeh Tourzani Melika , Azizi Mohammad Parsa , Hakimi Rad Elham
Published: January 2025

Objective: The present study aimed to determine the relationship between mental health and mental toughness with the meaning in life in families of children with autism.

Methods: The statistical population included all families with children with autism registered in the Autism Society of Tehran in 2022 (totaling 2,040 individuals). From this population, 322 participants were selected using convenience sampling based on Morgan's table. Participants were assessed using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) by Goldberg (1999), the Mental Toughness Questionnaire by Clough, Earle, and Sewell (2002), and the Meaning in Life Questionnaire by Steger, Frazier, Oishi, and Kaler (2006). Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and multiple regression tests via SPSS version 23.

Findings: The findings revealed a significant relationship between meaning in life and both mental health and mental toughness in families of children with autism. The dimensions of mental health significantly predicted the presence of meaning and the search for meaning in life. Furthermore, the dimensions of mental toughness were also significant predictors of the presence of meaning and the search for meaning (P < 0.001).

Conclusion: Based on the results, the role of mental health and mental toughness is crucial in fostering a positive experience of meaning in life for families of children with autism.
Marital Satisfaction Based on Father Involvement in Parenting, Problem-Solving Skills, and Cognitive Emotion Regulation through Emotional Empathy in Mothers of Children with Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Farahbakhsh Daghigh Matin , Homai Rezvan , Jayrvand Hamdallah
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study aimed to investigate marital satisfaction based on father involvement in parenting, problem-solving skills, and cognitive emotion regulation through emotional empathy in mothers of children with cerebral palsy.

Methods: The research design was descriptive-survey and used a structural equations approach. The statistical population included 148 mothers of children with cerebral palsy in the city of Rasht in 2022. Using a census and purposive sampling method, all 148 individuals were selected as the sample. Data were collected using the ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire, Alabama Parenting Test (Parent Form), Family Problem-Solving Questionnaire, Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, and Emotional Empathy Questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS (version 28) and Lisrel (version 10).

Findings: The findings showed a direct relationship between father involvement in parenting, problem-solving skills, cognitive emotion regulation, and emotional empathy with marital satisfaction (p ≤ .01). An indirect relationship was also found between father involvement in parenting, problem-solving skills, and cognitive emotion regulation through the mediation of emotional empathy with marital satisfaction (p ≤ .01).

Conclusion: To alleviate or reduce the burden on mothers of children with cerebral palsy, fathers must actively participate in parenting. This collaboration enables both parents to solve problems and control negative emotions while supporting each other with a high level of emotional empathy, thereby fostering and enhancing marital satisfaction.
Effectiveness of Paradoxical Couple Therapy on Self-Differentiation and Marital Intimacy in Couples with Marital Conflict
Authors: Joudari Romina , Anasseri Mehryar
Published: January 2025

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of paradoxical couple therapy on self-differentiation, communication beliefs, and marital intimacy in couples experiencing marital conflict.

Method: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up, using a control group. The statistical population consisted of all couples with marital conflict in Tehran in 2023. Fourteen couples experiencing marital conflict were selected using a non-random, purposive sampling method, and then, through random assignment, 7 couples were assigned to the experimental group and 7 couples to the control group. The experimental group participated in 8 sessions of paradoxical couple therapy, and after dropouts, 6 participants successfully completed the therapy. The control group received no intervention. To match the number of participants, couples were randomly excluded from the control group to account for dropouts in the experimental group. The study utilized questionnaires measuring self-differentiation, communication beliefs, and marital intimacy. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) and SPSS 22 software.

Findings: The findings indicated that there was a significant difference between the post-test mean scores of the experimental and control groups. Paradoxical couple therapy significantly improved self-differentiation (F = 4.93, p = 0.035) and marital intimacy (F = 41.16, p = 0.001).

Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, interventions based on the paradoxical approach can effectively improve self-differentiation, communication beliefs, and marital intimacy.
Explaining Attitudes Toward Extramarital Relationships Based on Personality Dimensions and Sexual Schemas: The Mediating Role of Sexual Novelty-Seeking
Authors: Kaveh Hamideh , Abdi Mansour , Jalili Razieh
Published: January 2025

Objective: The present study aimed to explain attitudes toward extramarital relationships based on personality dimensions and sexual schemas, with the mediating role of sexual novelty-seeking.

Methods: This research employed a descriptive-correlational design. The statistical population included all couples who referred to psychological counseling centers and family courts in Tehran in 2021. The sample size was determined as 674 individuals based on Morgan's table and selected using a convenience sampling method considering inclusion and exclusion criteria. Individuals with anxiety or mood disorders were excluded from the study. Research instruments included the Attitudes Toward Extramarital Relationships Questionnaire by Mark (2006), the NEO Personality Inventory-Revised (2004), the Questionnaire of Cognitive Schema Activation in Sexual Contexts (QCSASC), and the Glass and Wright Justification for Extramarital Relationships Questionnaire (1992). Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling and path analysis with LISREL software version 10.20.

Findings: Results indicated that 30.7% of the variance in attitudes toward extramarital relationships was indirectly explained by personality dimensions and sexual schemas, with the mediating role of sexual novelty-seeking. Based on the findings, attitudes toward extramarital relationships were positively and significantly predicted by neuroticism (path coefficient = 0.25), openness to experience (path coefficient = 0.84), sexual schemas (path coefficient = 0.27), and sexual novelty-seeking (path coefficient = 0.16).

Conclusion: The findings revealed that attitudes toward extramarital relationships were negatively and significantly predicted by agreeableness (path coefficient = -0.38) and conscientiousness (path coefficient = -0.33). Thus, personality traits and sexual schemas predict extramarital relationships and sexual novelty-seeking.
COMPARISON OF COMFORT LEVELS BETWEEN LEVEL III PPE USED IN COVID-19 ISOLATION ROOMS WITH SUNS (SURGEONS OF UNS)
Authors: Aji Nugroho Sofian , Ismail Darmawan , SA Ida Bagus Budhi
Published: January 2025

Introduction. In 2020, WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic, impacting global health systems, including Indonesia. COVID-19 patient care required Level 3 PPE. UNS developed a PPE equivalent to Level 3, named Surgeon of UNS (SUNS). This article aims to compare the comfort level between SUNS and Level 3 PPE.
Method. This cross-sectional analytical observational study compares the comfort of Level 3 PPE and SUNS PPE. Conducted from August to September 2020, the study involved healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients. There were two groups: the intervention group with 15 participants using SUNS PPE, and the control group with 15 participants using Level 3 PPE. The measured parameters included comfort level and vital signs such as heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and body temperature.
Results. The study included 15 males and 15 females, with an average age of 37.83 ± 5.18 years. There was no significant difference in gender and age between the groups. Heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature were significantly lower with SUNS PPE (p<0.001, p=0.01, p<0.001 respectively) and oxygen saturation was significantly higher (p=0.008). Thirteen out of 15 subjects felt comfortable using SUNS PPE, while only 3 out of 15 felt comfortable using Level 3 PPE. Using SUNS PPE was significantly more comfortable, being 26 times more likely to be preferred (p<0.001, OR 26.00).
Conclusion. There is a noticeable difference in comfort between Level 3 PPE and SUNS PPE used in COVID-19 isolation rooms. SUNS PPE is significantly more comfortable, being 26 times more preferred than Level 3 PPE in these settings.
Prevalence and type of removable prostheses manufactured in dental laboratories in Switzerland over the last 10 years.
Authors: Mojon Philippe , Haerri Johan , Mueller Frauke
Published: January 2025

Due to effective preventive measures and advanced techniques in operative dentistry, tooth loss occurs later in life and implant restorations have become a common solution for replacement of missing teeth. Therefore, the use of removable dental prostheses (RDPs) is expected to decline over time. This study aims to evaluate the expected decrease in the production of RDPs in Swiss dental laboratories over the past decade. From 2012 to 2022, two indicators of prostheses production were examined: the number of dental laboratories (DL) and dental technicians in Switzerland, and the import and sale rates of denture teeth. 85 DL participated in a survey and indicated their perception regarding market trends. Finally, in-depth data collection was conducted in 16 DL in French-speaking Switzerland to gather the production of various types of RDPs over the last ten years. Over the observation period, the number of DL significantly decreased (p<0.05), while the decrease in dental technicians was less pronounced. The overall quantity of prosthetic teeth imported into Switzerland or sold by Curaden AG witnessed a significant decline (p<0.05). Survey findings revealed inconsistent perspectives from the respondents on the profession’s development, despite a tendency suggesting a decline in complete prostheses and an increase in partial or hybrid removable prostheses (p<0.01). Except for a decline in the number of chrome-cast partial prosthesis manufactured (p=0.04), no clear trend was observed in the 16 DL. Despite lower import rates of denture teeth and a perceived shift in denture type, the overall production of RDPs seems to remain substantial.
Pengaruh Desain Komunikasi Visual Dalam Meningkatkan Keberhasilan Pemasaran Produk di Era Digital
Authors: Cuhandi  , Putra Sabarudin Audra , Saputra Egi Adi , Egi Alya Rumardani , Mohamad Arsyah  , Putri Aisah Adhetia  , Ardiansyah Ramli Fahmi , Duvi Pratama  , Alinda  , Nur Ramadhini Kautsara
Published: January 2025

Kemajuan teknologi digital telah membawa perubahan signifikan dalam dunia pemasaran, terutama dengan hadirnya Desain Komunikasi Visual (DKV) sebagai salah satu elemen strategis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh DKV dalam meningkatkan keberhasilan pemasaran produk di era digital. Metode yang digunakan adalah studi pustaka, yang melibatkan analisis terhadap artikel-artikel yang relevan dengan fokus pada penerapan elemen grafis, media visual, dan strategi pemasaran.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa DKV memainkan peran penting dalam menyampaikan informasi dan promosi produk secara efektif. Media sosial seperti Instagram menjadi platform utama untuk promosi visual, dengan fitur-fitur seperti feed dan story yang mempermudah komunikasi dengan audiens
Proses Adaptasi Masyarakat terhadap Kebudayaan Kampung Adat Kuta
Authors: Wulan Permatasari  , Vicky Agus Arwanda  , Adhesa Bagus Putrama Suminar
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the adaptation process carried out by the Kuta Traditional Village community towards their culture amidst the dynamics of modernization. Kuta Traditional Village is a cultural entity rich in traditions and noble values, but faces significant challenges in maintaining its identity in the contemporary era. This research explores how the Kuta Traditional Village community interacts with social, economic and technological changes that change their lifestyle, while still maintaining their unique cultural heritage. Qualitative methods are used to explore the dynamics of this adaptation, providing insight into the strategies and responses they apply in facing changing times.
Peran Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja dalam Reformasi Hukum Investasi di Indonesia
Authors: M. Arif Florisadeg
Published: January 2025

The Job Creation Law which was passed in 2020 is a milestone in investment law reform in Indonesia with the aim of improving the investment climate and increasing the ease of doing business in Indonesia. This journal discusses how the Job Creation Law plays a role in improving investment regulations, overcoming various obstacles faced by investors, and encouraging economic growth. Using a literature study and policy analysis approach, this journal examines the impact of the Job Creation Law on the investment sector in Indonesia, as well as the challenges still faced in its implementation.
Generasi Muda Melawan Eksploitasi: Studi tentang Kesadaran Hukum Siswa Kelas XI SMAN 4 Pasuruan terhadap Pekerja Anak
Authors: Nur Afifah  , Uswatul Musarrofah  , Ika Yuni Aulia Restanti  , Firza Agung Prakoso
Published: January 2025

Despite laws prohibiting it, child labor is a significant problem in Indonesia. The root causes of child labor include poverty, lack of public awareness, and ineffective law enforcement. The purpose of this study was to measure the legal understanding of group XI students at SMAN 4 Pasuruan on the issue of child labor. Through a questionnaire given to students, a quantitative descriptive technique was used. The findings of the analysis showed the validity of each questionnaire item and the normal distribution of the remaining data. With a coefficient of determination of 0.554, the regression findings showed a substantial correlation between students' legal knowledge and the decline in child labor, although there was heteroscedasticity. Thus, increasing students' legal knowledge can help reduce the number of child laborers. According to this study, it is important to include legal materials related to child protection into the curriculum and conduct socialization activities to improve students' legal knowledge so that they can actively contribute to the prevention of child labor in the future.
Regional Specifics of Using Community Bins in Waste Management: a Case Study of Rural Communities in Poltava Region (Ukraine)
Authors:   Department of Applied Ecology and Nature Management, National University «Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic», Poltava, Ukraine, Bredun Viktor , Choudhary Rakesh ,   Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Delhi, Delhi 110036, India, Kumar Ajay ,   Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Delhi, Delhi 110036, India
Published: January 2025

Background:
The growing waste amount generation and its negative impact on the environment have become a serious problem. Many regions of Ukraine are not ready for modern challenges in the field of municipal solid waste (MSW) management. Inadequate waste management strategies at the regional level, taking into account local technical and economic features, require the attention of researchers. In particular, the technological component of local and regional MSW management systems in rural communities of the Poltava region (Ukraine) needs to be analysed and modernized, as well as the development of a technology for the use of specialized community bins to ensure environmental safety and efficient waste management

Objectives:
This study aims to improve the efficiency of MSW management at the regional level by optimizing the waste collection system through the use of specialized community bins. A step-by-step approach was used to achieve the stated goal.

Methods:
The study was conducted using methods of system and factor analysis, as well as methods of structural-genetic synthesis.

Results:
It was revealed that the vast majority of rural settlements in the Poltava region were deprived of such an organizational structure as community waste systems; there was an irrational placement of special sites for community urns, which prevented the full collection of household waste from the population. The study found that the priority direction for optimizing the use of public household bins is the use of the entire range of bin capacities from 0.12 to 1.1 m3, which will reduce capital costs.

Conclusion:
The stated objective was successfully achieved, providing a scientifically based concept for the optimal planning of community bin systems as a component of waste management with an emphasis on local and regional characteristics of the region under study. The study filled a gap in organizational approaches to the development of solid waste management systems in rural areas and communities of the Poltava region, which increases the efficiency of waste collection from the population and reduces capital costs for organizing the process.
Urbanistica: contro il misconoscimento di un sapere pratico necessario
Authors: Bonfantini Bertrando
Published: January 2025

Il processo di banalizzazione dell’insegnamento dell’urbanistica nell’alveo indistinto degli studi urbani dissolve la specifica individualità di questo sapere pratico. Determina una distanza sempre maggiore tra università, professione e – in particolare – amministrazione, nella cui interazione si esplica, per contro, il mandato sociale dell’urbanistica e del suo portato progettuale, tra organizzazione del territorio e forme istituzionali per il governo spaziale.
Il mestiere dell’urbanista nella pubblica amministrazione
Authors: Capucci Marcello
Published: January 2025

La crisi economica e gli accadimenti successivi hanno fortemente accelerato un processo di mutamento che stava già interessando le nostre città. Davanti a questi rapidi cambiamenti, il mestiere di chi si occupa di città non può rimanere arroccato sulle posizioni di sempre. Occorre interrogarsi su nuove direzioni di lavoro, che intercettano anche una rinnovata forma del piano, già avviata in alcune prime esperienze legislative regionali.
L’urbanista nella pubblica amministrazione e la cultura del piano
Authors: Cerrina Feroni Camilla
Published: January 2025

Il processo di formazione e di attuazione del piano e le sfide della contemporaneità con le quali è chiamato a misurarsi rendono sempre più necessario strutturare il sistema delle competenze tecniche nella pubblica amministrazione, alimentando un processo continuo di skilling e up-skilling del personale degli enti locali. Rivolgendo lo sguardo al contesto toscano si delineano gli strumenti già disponibili e le possibili linee di azione.
Prevention of Traveler's Diarrhea while Crossing the Amazon Rainforest by Bike with a Supplement Based on Lacticaseibacillus Rhamnosus LR04 (DSM 16605) + Streptococcus Thermophilus FP4 (DSM 18616) + Bifidobacterium Brevis BR03 (DSM 16604): a Phase Two, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Cross-over Pilot Study
Authors: Vaona Alberto , Amoruso Angela , Pane Marco , Veronese Nicola
Published: January 2025

Traveler's diarrhea is a common gastrointestinal illness experienced by individuals traveling to countries with inadequate sanitation and hygiene standards. In this Phase Two, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Cross-over Pilot Study, we aimed to explore whether a probiotic containing Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LR04 (DSM 16605) + Streptococcus thermophilus FP4 (DSM 18616) + Bifidobacterium breve BR03 (DSM 16604) could prevent traveler’s diarrhea and improve quality of life over three months of follow-up in a cohort of athletes biking though the Amazon rainforest. In this pilot study including 3 cyclists randomly assigned to one of the two experimental groups (one probiotic, one placebo). The three participants were men aged 47, 63, 64 years. During the follow-up period, we observed one episode of diarrhea in the probiotic group and one in placebo (p=1.00). However, the number of days with diarrhea was only two in the active group and seven in the placebo group (p=0.33). No episodes of severe diarrhea were observed during the follow-up. At the end of the study, the active group showed a higher quality of life, but no statistically significant. In conclusion, our study suggests that the supplementation with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LR04 (DSM 16605) + Streptococcus thermophilus FP4 (DSM 18616) + Bifidobacterium breve BR03 (DSM 16604) may help prevent traveler’s diarrhea in extreme conditions such as to biking through the Amazon rainforest. However, future larger studies involving a more general population are needed to confirm our findings.
The Effect of Digitalization on Energy Trilemma in the MENA region
Authors: Abdallah Manar M. , Helmy Omneia , Ibrahiem Dalia M.
Published: January 2025

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces numerous challenges while ensuring energy security, affordability, and environmental sustainability. A wide range of studies suggest that digitalization, alongside efficient energy conversion technologies, can help address the three conflicting energy trilemma dimensions (i.e., energy security, affordability, and environmental sustainability) (Salah et al., 2022). The study will investigate the effect of digitalization on the energy trilemma dimensions individually and collectively by creating an energy trilemma index using the Principal component analysis (PCA). The study employed the generalized method of moment (GMM) for 11 MENA countries over the period 2000–2021 to investigate the effect of digitalization on the energy trilemma and its dimensions in the short run while employing the fully modified ordinary least squares (FMOLS) to investigate the same effect in the long run. The GMM results reveal that digitalization has an insignificant effect on the energy trilemma index and its three dimensions in the short run, while the FMOLS results reveal a positive effect of digitalization on the energy trilemma index and its three dimensions in the long run. These findings emphasize the paramount importance of digitalization in improving energy trilemma dimensions.
Being as the Unity of Substance and Accident in the Metaphysics of the Peripatetic
Authors: Zamirbek Alymkulov , Tolobek Abdyrakhmanov , Kayyrkul Arypbekova , Askarbek Bekboev , Duyshobek Dzhanuzakov
Published: January 2025

Representatives of “Falsafa” rationalistically interpreted the ontological and logical-epistemological nature of the categories. They tried to highlight the most general concepts about the world and ways of knowing it. Objective reality appears to Peripatetic thinkers, primarily as the unity of substance and accident. Therefore, the categorical table of the Eastern Peripatetics was built according to a certain system and, to a certain extent, corresponds to the principle of substantial connection of categories. The basis of the substrate of categorical statements is substance. Separate categories such as quality, quantity, relation, place, time, action, possession and others concretize from various sides and reveal its content and essence. Representatives of medieval Arabian philosophy on the basis of the teachings of ancient philosophers proposed number of philosophical concepts in their treatises. The separate categories put forward by Peripatetics as time, space, place, quality, quantity are revealed in their essential characteristics.