bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Fasilitas dan Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap Kepuasan Pengunjung di Konser Musik Blackpink “Born Pink World Tour Jakarta 2023”
Authors: Tasya Dewi Vanissa , Supriyadi Tedi , Pratama Gilang
Published: September 2024

The Blackpink "Born Pink World Tour Jakarta 2023" concert, organized by iMe Indonesia as the promoter, faced a flood of criticism from attendees regarding issues such as double tickets, discrepancies in the number of seating facilities, and complaints about staff service that was perceived as unfriendly and slow in resolving problems. This study aims to test the hypothesis regarding the relationship between facilities and service quality at the concert and the level of attendee satisfaction. The research method used is quantitative with a survey design. The survey technique was employed to collect primary data by providing respondents with indicator statements through an online questionnaire. The research sample consisted of one hundred respondents who were Blackpink fans attending the concert. The data obtained were processed using IBM SPSS version 26. Data analysis was performed using descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression. The results of the study indicate that the independent variables of Facilities (X1) and Service Quality (X2) simultaneously affect the dependent variable of Attendee Satisfaction (Y). The practical implication of this study is the importance for promoters to pay attention to the quality of facilities and services to enhance visitor satisfaction at music concerts.
Tree Planting Activity to Nurture Impactful Mission (Tanim) at Select Barangay in San Jose, Batangas
Authors: L. Dimasacat Maria Mercy
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of Tree Planting Activity to Nurture Impactful Mission (TANIM) at select barangay in San Jose, Batangas. The study design is descriptive-qualitative in nature. Based on the qualitative data analysis, two themes have emerged such as simple yet useful and the short-term and long-term ecological benefits. The respondents felt contentment and fulfillment with themselves and felt a sense of accomplishment as described as a sense of success and service from the heart which implied a profound sense of achievement and a heartfelt commitment to making a positive impact on the environment. The short-term ecological benefits as described by the participants were local biodiversity, soil protection, soil health improvement, air quality improvement, and microclimate regulation while the potential long-term ecological benefits were enhanced biodiversity, carbon sequestration, water quality improvement, climate resilience, nursery operations, seed collection and processing, community engagement, aesthetic and recreational value of planting more trees, and educational opportunities which implied the immediate gains and envisioned the lasting advantages. The output of the study is the action to increase participation in the Tree Planting Activity to Nurture Impactful Mission (TANIM).
Effect of Pruning on the Growth and Yield of Indeterminate and Determinate Tomato Variety in the Northern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria
Authors: Yaro H. , Adepke D. I , Ahmed A , Katung D.M,
Published: September 2024

Pruning is a management practice that helps to increase fruit yield and quality of fruit, better aeration, better exposure of foliage to sunlight and photosynthetic. Pruning is not a common practice among tomato growers in Northern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria and most of the farmers have no idea about it. Field trials were conducted concurrently during the dry season of 2020 on the Research Farms of the Institute for Agricultural Research, Samaru (11o 11ꞌN, 07o 38ꞌE 686 m above sea level) and Farmers field in Kujama, (9o 34ꞌN, 8 o 18ꞌE 740m above sea level) in the Northern Guinea Savanna Ecological Zones of Nigeria; to determine the effect of pruning on the growth and yield of indeterminate and determinate hybrid tomato varieties. The experiment consisted of 12 treatments comprising of three pruning techniques (no-pruning, pruning on one stem and two stems) and four varieties of tomato (1 indeterminate hybrid tomato; Larisa F1, 2 determinate hybrid Delta F1, and Platinum F1), and one determinate open pollinated variety (UC82B). The four varieties of tomato with three pruning techniques were factorially combined and laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replicates. The result at both locations showed varietal significant differences on growth parameters such as higher plant height, shoot dry weight, leaf area index, crop growth rate, relative crop growth rate, and yield attribute such as fruit diameter, fruits weight per plant, where Larisa F1 performed better than other varieties. Pruning tomato plant to two- stem and one-stem significantly increased growth parameters where two-stem pruned plants performed best. Variety × pruning interaction on total fresh fruit yield indicated that the combination of Larisa F1 with two-stem was found suitable for maximum fruit yield though at par with Larisa F1 one-stem and unpruned.
Factors Affecting the Decision to Use the Transportation Service of Thailand Post Company Limited, In Pathum Thani Province
Authors: Bunchuay Niknipa , Auaroon Busaba , Duangthip Itthikorn , Pathumarak Yothin
Published: September 2024

The objectives of this research article are to study 1) demographic factors affecting the decision to use transportation services of Thailand Post Company Limited in Pathum Thani Province. 2) Factors in service quality that affect the decision to choose the shipping service of Thailand Post Company Limited. In Pathum Thani Province. The sample group used in the study was 400 customers who came to use the shipping services of Thailand Post Company Limited in Pathum Thani Province. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Statistics used in data analysis include frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. T-test Analysis of variance and regression analysis at a confidence level of 95 percent.  Major Findings  Gender demographic factors Frequency of choosing service time Date of choosing service and expenses for using the service Affects customers' decision to choose transportation services.  The service quality factors that have the most influence on the decision to choose transportation services are reliability (β-0.332) and knowing and understanding customers (β-0.253) significantly. Statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
A Decision Tree Application for the Development of a Novel Approach to the Traveling Salesman Issue
Authors: Kumar Mallick Kalyan , Kumar Biswas Tapan , Kamal Md. Mostafa , Nahar Foyjun , Ranjan Sikder Ramani , Banu Most. Arzu , Hasan Md. Tareq
Published: September 2024

The Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) is a combinatorial problem related to computer science and operations research. There are many methods proposed in the literature to solve TSP with profit and losses. In this classical problem, the objective is to visit a finite number of locations exactly once, one by one, while minimizing the total distance traveled by the connecting links (arcs) needed to reach these sites (nodes). This study presents a new procedure that applies TSP and makes use of the decision tree notion. Anywhere in the TSP network, where n is the total number of places (nodes) in the network, this system ends after n-1 iterations. The method's step-by-step computational criteria make it efficient and readily applicable. To demonstrate the process's validity and efficiency, numerical examples are provided.
Assessing Beneficiaries Perceptions of Service Delivery in Microfinance Institutions
Authors: T H Somashekhar , G Raghunandan
Published: September 2024

Commercial banks and recently founded MFIs are two major competitors for microfinance institutions (MFIs). The same microfinance clients are now being targeted by an increasing number of MFIs. The demand for microfinance consumers has increased, which has led to a rise in the sophistication of the services that these customers expect from MFIs. MFIs, however, are putting a lot of effort into keeping and satisfying their clients. MFIs must pay closer attention to the priorities and preferences of their customers in order to comprehend their demands and preferences in the current competitive climate. Today, obtaining customer happiness is crucial to accomplishing MFI goals. As can be seen from the foregoing, MFIs' ability to succeed depends on their ability to do business with their clients. In light of this context, the article dives to assesses beneficiaries' opinions on the services of MFIs', microfinance and other associated services.
Risk Management as a Moderator of the Influence of Good Corporate Governance on Corporate Sustainability in Village Credit Institutions
Authors: MAHARANI Ida Ayu Dinda Priyanka , PURBA Ida Bagus Gde Indra Wedhana
Published: September 2024

Village Credit Institutions (hereinafter referred to as LPD) in Bali were established based on Bali Regional Regulation Number 2 of 2002 and have been amended several times. The existence of LPD is needed to ensure the realization of the welfare of the traditional village community. LPD must continue to strive so that its sustainability is maintained properly. A number of LPDs in Bali have developed well and their benefits are felt by the village community, but there are also LPDs in a number of villages that have not been able to develop well, and some are even not operating. Based on these conditions, this study was conducted to analyze a number of factors that can affect the sustainability of LPDs in Bali. This study focuses on those that are most likely to affect the sustainability of LPDs, This study focuses on good corporate governance and credit risk management in LPDs in Gianyar Regency. Good corporate governance includes six dimensions: participation, responsibility, independence, fairness, accountability, and transparency. Corporate sustainability is assessed through economic, social, and environmental performance. The research sampled 84 healthy LPDs registered with the Village Credit Institution Empowerment Institution (LPLPD) using purposive sampling. The LPD chairpersons served as respondents, and data analysis was conducted using the structural equation modeling (SEM) method based on partial least squares (PLS).
The AllWISE Catalog as an Infrared Celestial Reference Frame in the Gaia Era
Authors: Liu J.-C. , Liu N. , Zhu Z. , Yao J. , Nurul Huda I. , Wang Z.-W.
Published: September 2024

The launch of Gaia in 2013 December ushered in a new era of space astrometry, allowing for fundamental reference research at an unprecedented level of precision. The international celestial reference frames in the radio band and the Gaia celestial reference frame in the optical band have been established and are consistent within several microarcseconds for axes orientation. To bridge the gap between the visual and radio bands, an infrared reference frame should be investigated. We present a study aimed at constructing an infrared reference frame using the observations from the AllWISE catalog. It is compared with Gaia DR3 for approximately 0.57 million extragalactic sources and for a full set of 273 million sources. Systematic differences in positions and proper motions, such as magnitude or color equations and vector spherical harmonics, are derived. These systematic differences are comparable to the random errors of AllWISE measurements and can be used to improve the AllWISE source positions and proper motions, making the AllWISE catalog a valuable all-sky reference frame in the infrared band. Our investigation of the AllWISE catalog reveals that extragalactic sources and stars exhibit different astrometric properties. The global difference between the extragalactic source reference frame and the stellar reference frames is found to be 8.6 mas and 13.7 mas for global rotation and glide amplitudes, respectively. Such internal inconsistency should be considered when using AllWISE as an infrared reference frame. Finally, we determine the orientation of the mean Galactic plane using the calibrated source distribution of the AllWISE catalog.
An Untargeted Search for Radio-emitting Tidal Disruption Events in the VAST Pilot Survey
Authors: Dykaar Hannah , Drout Maria R. , Gaensler B. M. , Kaplan David L. , Murphy Tara , Horesh Assaf , Anumarlapudi Akash , Dobie Dougal , Driessen Laura N. , Lenc Emil , Stewart Adam J.
Published: September 2024

We present a systematic search for tidal disruption events (TDEs) using radio data from the Variables and Slow Transients (VAST) Pilot Survey conducted using the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder. Historically, TDEs have been identified using observations at X-ray, optical, and ultraviolet wavelengths. After discovery, a few dozen TDEs have been shown to have radio counterparts through follow-up observations. With systematic time-domain radio surveys becoming available, we can now identify new TDEs in the radio regime. A population of radio-discovered TDEs has the potential to provide several key insights including an independent constraint on their volumetric rate. We conducted a search to select variable radio sources with a single prominent radio flare and a position consistent within 2σ of the nucleus of a known galaxy. While TDEs were the primary target of our search, sources identified in this search may also be consistent with active galactic nuclei exhibiting unusual flux density changes at the timescales probed, uncharacteristically bright supernovae, or a population of gamma-ray bursts. We identify a sample of 12 radio-bright candidate TDEs. The timescales and luminosities range from ∼6 to 230 days and ∼1038 to 1041 erg s−1, respectively, consistent with models of radio emission from TDEs that launch relativistic jets. After calculating the detection efficiency of our search using a Monte Carlo simulation of TDEs, and assuming all 12 sources are jetted TDEs, we derive a volumetric rate for jetted TDEs of

0.80

−
0.23

+
0.31

Gpc−3 yr−1, consistent with previous empirically estimated rates.
The Not-so Dramatic Effect of Advective Flows on Gas Accretion
Authors: Savignac Vincent , Lee Eve J.
Published: September 2024

Super-Earths and mini-Neptunes are the most common types of exoplanets discovered, yet the physics of their formation are still debated. Standard core accretion models in gas-rich environments find that typical mini-Neptune mass planets would blow up into Jupiters before the underlying disk gas dissipates away. The injection of entropy from the protoplanetary disk into forming gaseous envelopes has recently been put forward as a mechanism to delay this runaway accretion, specifically at short orbital distances. Here, we reevaluate this line of reasoning by incorporating recycling flows of gas into a numerical one-dimensional thermodynamic model with a more realistic equation of state and opacities and the thermal state of the advective flow. At 0.1 au, we find that advective flows are only able to produce mini-Neptunes if they can penetrate below ∼0.25 of the planet’s gravitational sphere of influence. Otherwise, the gas-to-core mass ratio (GCR) reaches above ∼10%, which is too large to explain the measured properties of mini-Neptunes, necessitating other gas-limiting processes such as late-time core assembly. The effect of entropy advection on gas accretion weakens even further beyond 0.1 au. We present an updated scaling relation between GCR and the penetration depth of the advective flows, which varies nontrivially with orbital distances, core masses, and dusty versus dust-free opacity. We further demonstrate how measurements of planet mass distribution beyond ∼1 au using future instruments such as the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could be used to disambiguate between different formation conditions of gas-poor planets.
Coupled Disk-star Evolution in Galactic Nuclei and the Lifetimes of QPE Sources
Authors: Linial Itai , Metzger Brian D.
Published: September 2024

A modest fraction of the stars in galactic nuclei fed toward the central supermassive black hole (SMBH) approach on low-eccentricity orbits driven by gravitational-wave radiation (extreme mass ratio inspiral (EMRI)). In the likely event that a gaseous accretion disk is created in the nucleus during this slow inspiral (e.g., via an independent tidal disruption event (TDE)), star–disk collisions generate regular short-lived flares consistent with the observed quasiperiodic eruption (QPE) sources. We present a model for the coupled star-disk evolution, which self-consistently accounts for mass and thermal energy injected into the disk from stellar collisions and associated mass ablation. For weak collision/ablation heating, the disk is thermally unstable and undergoes limit-cycle oscillations, which modulate its properties and lead to accretion-powered outbursts on timescales of years to decades, with a time-averaged accretion rate ∼0.1Ṁ Edd. Stronger collision/ablation heating acts to stabilize the disk, enabling roughly steady accretion at the EMRI-stripping rate. In either case, the stellar destruction time through ablation, and hence the maximum QPE lifetime, is ∼102–103 yr, far longer than fallback accretion after a TDE. The quiescent accretion disks in QPE sources may at the present epoch be self-sustaining and fed primarily by EMRI ablation. Indeed, the observed range of secular variability broadly matches those predicted for collision-fed disks. Changes in the QPE recurrence pattern following such outbursts, similar to that observed in GSN 069, could arise from temporary misalignment between the EMRI-fed disk and the SMBH equatorial plane as the former regrows its mass after a state transition.
Mapping the Distribution of the Magnetic Field Strength along the NGC 315 Jet
Authors: Kino Motoki , Ro Hyunwook , Takahashi Masaaki , Kawashima Tomohisa , Park Jongho , Hada Kazuhiro , Cui Yuzhu
Published: September 2024

We study magnetic field strengths along the jet in NGC 315. First, we estimated the angular velocity of rotation in the jet magnetosphere by comparing the measured velocity profile of NGC 315 with the magnetohydrodynamic jet model proposed by Tomimatsu and Takahashi. Similar to the case of M87, we find that the model can reproduce the logarithmic feature of the velocity profile and suggest a slowly rotating black hole magnetosphere for NGC 315. By substituting the estimated Ω
F
into the jet power predicted by the Blandford–Znajek mechanism, we estimate the magnetic field strength near the event horizon of the central black hole as 5 × 103 G ≲ B

H
≲ 2 × 104 G. We then estimate magnetic field strengths along the jet by comparing the spectral index distribution obtained from very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) observations with a synchrotron-emitting jet model. Then we constrain the magnetic field strength at a deprojected distance z from the black hole to be in the range 0.06 G ≲ B(z) ≲ 0.9 G for 5.2 × 103
r

g
≲ z ≲ 4.9 × 104
r

g
, where r

g
represents the gravitational radius. By combining the obtained field strengths at the event horizon and the downstream section of the jet, we find that the accretion flow at the jet base is consistent with a magnetically arrested disk. We discuss a comparison of the jet power and the magnetic flux anchored to the event horizon in NGC 315 and M87.
Nonthermal Observations of a Flare Loop-top Using IRIS Fe xxi: Implications for Turbulence and Electron Acceleration
Authors: Ashfield William , Polito Vanessa , Yu Sijie , Collier Hannah , Hayes Laura A.
Published: September 2024

The excess broadening of high-temperature spectral lines, long observed near the tops of flare arcades, is widely considered to result from magnetohydrodynamic turbulence. According to different theories, plasma turbulence is also believed to be a candidate mechanism for particle acceleration during solar flares. However, the degree to which this broadening is connected to the acceleration of nonthermal electrons remains largely unexplored outside of recent work, and many observations have been limited by limited spatial resolution and cadence. Using the Interface Region Imaging Spectrometer, we present spatially resolved observations of loop-top (LT) broadenings using hot (≈11 MK) Fe xxi 1354.1 Å line emission at ≈9 s cadence during the 2022 March 30 X1.3 flare. We find nonthermal velocities upward of 65 km s−1 that decay linearly with time, indicating the presence and subsequent dissipation of plasma turbulence. Moreover, the initial Fe xxi signal was found to be cospatial and cotemporal with microwave emission measured by the Expanded Owens Valley Solar Array, placing a population of nonthermal electrons in the same region as the LT turbulence. Evidence of electron acceleration at this time is further supported by hard X-ray measurements from the Spectrometer/Telescope for Imaging X-rays on board Solar Orbiter. Using the decay of nonthermal broadenings as a proxy for turbulent dissipation, we found the rate of energy dissipation to be consistent with the power of nonthermal electrons deposited into the chromosphere, suggesting a possible connection between turbulence and electron acceleration.
JWST MIRI Detections of Hα and [O iii] and a Direct Metallicity Measurement of the z = 10.17 Lensed Galaxy MACS0647−JD
Authors: Hsiao Tiger Yu-Yang , Álvarez-Márquez Javier , Coe Dan , Crespo Gómez Alejandro , Abdurro’uf  , Dayal Pratika , Larson Rebecca L. , Bik Arjan , Blanco-Prieto Carmen , Colina Luis , Pérez-González Pablo Guillermo , Costantin Luca , Prieto-Jiménez Carlota , Adamo Angela , Bradley Larry D. , Conselice Christopher J. , Fujimoto Seiji , Furtak Lukas J. , Hutchison Taylor A. , James Bethan L. , Jiménez-Teja Yolanda , Jung Intae , Kokorev Vasily , Mingozzi Matilde , Norman Colin , Ricotti Massimo , Rigby Jane R. , Sharon Keren , Vanzella Eros , Welch Brian , Xu Xinfeng , Zackrisson Erik , Zitrin Adi
Published: September 2024

JWST spectroscopy has revolutionized our understanding of galaxies in the early Universe. Covering wavelengths up to 5.3 μm, NIRSpec can detect rest-frame optical Hα emission lines out to z = 7 and [O iii] to z = 9.5. Observing these lines in more distant galaxies requires longer wavelength spectroscopy with MIRI. Here we present MIRI Medium Resolution Spectrograph integral field unit observations of the lensed galaxy merger MACS0647–JD at z = 10.165. With exposure times of 4.2 hr in each of two bands (SHORT and LONG), we detect Hα at 9σ, [O iii] λ5008 at 11σ, and [O iii] λ4960 at 3σ. Combined with previously reported NIRSpec spectroscopy that yielded seven emission lines including the auroral line [O iii] λ4363, we present the first direct metallicity measurement of a z > 10 galaxy:

12
+
log
(
O

/

H
)
=
7.79
±
0.09

, or

0.13

−
0.03

+
0.02

Z

⊙

. This is similar to galaxies at z ∼ 4–9 with direct metallicity measurements, though higher than expected given the high specific star formation rate log(sSFR/yr−1) = −7.4 ± 0.3. We further constrain the ionization parameter

log
(
U
)

= −1.9 ± 0.1, ionizing photon production efficiency log(ξ
ion) = 25.3 ± 0.1, and SFR = 5.0 ± 0.6 M
⊙ yr−1 within the past 10 Myr. These observations demonstrate the combined power of JWST NIRSpec and MIRI for studying galaxies in the first 500 million years.
LP349-25AB: Application of Magneto-convection Model to an M Dwarf Binary Where Radio and Astrometric Data have Yielded Masses with 0.7% Precision
Authors: MacDonald J. , Mullan D. J.
Published: September 2024

Reliable (±(1–2)%) estimates of stellar masses have typically been obtained from eclipsing binaries. In such cases, derived values of radii and T
eff are in many cases discrepant relative to standard models, especially in active stars. These discrepancies led to the development of magneto-convection theory. Recently, an independent technique has emerged for determining precise masses of radio-emitting binary components: interferometric observations at multiple points around the orbit. S. Curiel et al. have used this technique to determine the masses of both components of an M8+M9 binary (LP349-25AB) with remarkably high precision: ±0.7%. However, applying standard models suggests that the components are not co-eval, differing in age by ∼30%. But LP349-25 is such a close binary (with a separation of 1.2 au) that non-coevality seems unrealistic. Here, we report on magneto-convective modeling which resolves the apparent non-coevality while simultaneously explaining why the primary component is variable, but the secondary component is not.
Transformation de la mise en œuvre du Lean management dans des entreprises chinoises
Authors: Beck Emmanuel , Tang Ziyuan
Published: September 2024

Cet article s’inscrit dans une réflexion critique sur la façon dont les entreprises industrielles chinoises appliquent le Lean management et sur leur transformation vers une organisation socialement responsable face aux ouvriers. Une revue de littérature a été menée et complétée par des entretiens diagnostics effectués auprès de 51 salariés chinois. L’analyse du contenu propose de mettre en lumière les impacts sociaux du Lean management et d’expliciter les causes de ces impacts. Ensuite, on verra que l’analyse des résultats issus d’un cas de recherche-intervention socio-économique a permis de positionner la négociation interindividuelle, issue du management socio-économique, comme une pratique de concertation adaptée au contexte culturel de la société chinoise et pertinente pour améliorer la performance socio-économique des usines chinoises ayant appliqué le Lean management .
Le « destinataire réel » des marchandises peut-il se voir opposer la clause attributive de compétence convenue entre le chargeur et le transporteur maritime ?
Authors: Sindres David
Published: September 2024

La Cour de cassation s’est, par deux arrêts remarqués, prononcée en faveur d’un strict cantonnement de la jurisprudence de la Cour de justice Tilly Russ/Coreck Maritime au tiers porteur d’un connaissement ou d’une lettre de transport maritime, excluant qu’elle puisse être appliquée au « destinataire réel » des marchandises. Ainsi, contrairement au tiers porteur, le « destinataire réel » ne peut se voir opposer la clause convenue entre le chargeur et le transporteur et insérée dans un connaissement ou dans une lettre de transport maritime, quand bien même il aurait succédé aux droits et obligations du chargeur selon le droit national applicable ou aurait donné son consentement à la clause dans les conditions édictées par l’article 25 du règlement Bruxelles I bis . D’un maniement délicat, la distinction ainsi opérée par la Cour de cassation entre tiers porteur et destinataire réel sous l’angle de l’opposabilité des clauses attributives de compétence convenues entre chargeurs et transporteurs maritimes s’avère, de surcroît, fort difficile à justifier. Elle n’est, en effet, nullement imposée par les arrêts Tilly Russ et Coreck Maritime et paraît même difficilement conciliable avec eux. En outre, dans la mesure où elle peut conduire à écarter l’application d’une clause attributive de juridiction à un destinataire réel qui y aurait pourtant consenti dans les conditions de l’article 25 du règlement Bruxelles I bis , elle méconnaît les exigences de ce texte.
Screening Tools for Alcohol Use Disorder Among Older Adults: A Scoping Review
Authors: Greenleaf Brown Lynn , Short Pamela R. , Grabowsky Adelia
Published: September 2024

Purpose

As the number of older adults increases, the volume of alcohol-related problems among the older adult population also rises. The purpose of the current scoping review was to summarize and disseminate research findings related to screening for alcohol use disorder (AUD) in older adults (aged ≥60 years) and determine if research gaps exist in the current literature.

Method

The concepts of older adults, screening tools, AUD, and instrument evaluation were searched in Medline, APA PsycINFO, and CINAHL. After eligibility criteria were established, screening was completed using Covidence software. Data extracted from each study included the instrument used, method of evaluation, and findings.

Results

Seven studies remained after screening. None of the studies took place in the United States. The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test and related variations were used most often and were found to be adequate for detecting at-risk drinking among older adults. In addition, some studies suggested lower screening limits for older adults.

Conclusion

As the percentage of older adults engaging in risky or hazardous drinking patterns grows, there is an increased need for AUD screening using a reliable tool. Current research is limited; more research is needed regarding which tools perform best in various settings, as well as how to interpret instrument results for older adults. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50
(11), 21–28.]
Describing Community-Based Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in the Nutritional Care of Older Adults: Results of a UK Survey
Authors: Shield Ashley , Romano Vittoria , Robinson Sian M. , Witham Miles D.
Published: September 2024

Purpose

To ascertain current nutritional knowledge and training needs of community-based nurses caring for older adults in the United Kingdom.

Method

A descriptive cross-sectional, anonymized, online survey of nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to older adults' nutrition was developed. Community-based nurses working with older adults in the United Kingdom were recruited via social media and convenience sampling.

Results

Responses were received from 194 community-based nurses. Nutritional care was seen as a multidisciplinary responsibility by 62% of participants. Most undertook nutrition screening (93%), were confident in providing nutritional advice (83%), and ease of identifying those in need (88%) was high. However, some aspects of nutritional knowledge were less complete, including recommended daily intakes of protein (60% unsure) and fiber (52% unsure).

Conclusion

High confidence in delivering nutritional advice contrasted with uncertainty around some aspects of nutritional knowledge, suggesting opportunities to improve training on the nutritional needs of older adults. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50
(11), 13–19.]
Experiences and Perceptions of Social Connection Among Minoritized Older Adults With HIV During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Yoo-Jeong Moka , Lacroix-Williamson Lorraine , Mejía David Salvador Cruz , Yom Tiana , Kim Miso , Lincoln Alisa K.
Published: September 2024

Purpose

Older people with HIV (OPWH; aged ≥50 years) have unique vulnerabilities to intersecting risks for marginalization and isolation. The current qualitative study explored perceptions of social connection during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Method

Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants from two local community-based organizations (CBOs) in the Greater Boston area. Recruitment occurred through dissemination of flyers by staff of the CBOs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted between October 2021 and March 2022. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results

Of 22 participants, most were women (63.6%) and Hispanic/Latinx or African American/Black (86.4%). Participants viewed social connection as an important aspect of well-being, but acknowledged that COVID-19 induced social isolation. There were gender differences in social connection. Technology was adopted by all participants that allowed connection to others. Pre-existing relationships with support groups and CBOs facilitated improved social connection and well-being.

Conclusion

Focused attention should be on individuals not linked to CBOs or social services and those who lack access or have barriers to technology use, as they may be at the most significant risk for isolation. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50
(12), 11–17.]
The Ergonomic Evaluation of Attendings and Trainees Across the Vitreoretinal Service as Measured by a Wearable Device
Authors: Sather Richard N. , Moon Jade Y. , Romano Francesco , Overbey Kate , Choi Hanna , Laíns Inês M. D. C. , Husain Deeba , Patel Nimesh A. , Miller John B.
Published: September 2024

Background and Objective

A cross-sectional prospective study to examine ergonomic differences in vitreoretinal settings: surgery, clinic, and dedicated procedure clinic.

Patients and Methods

Three vitreoretinal surgeons, three fellows, and one resident at a tertiary eye care facility. Participants wore an Upright Go 2 posture device and posture was recorded in each setting between July 1 to August 31, 2023.

Results

Time in upright and poor postures was tracked. Significant differences were found in postural score for attendings between work settings (
P
< 0.01). Trainees showed no significant difference between settings. Poor posture in surgery was linked to microscope use and scleral buckle placement; in the clinic, it was associated with pan-retinal photocoagulation and injection minutes; in procedure clinic, it was ophthalmologist-dependent and those performing injections.

Conclusions

Ergonomic considerations are crucial in vitreoretinal practice. Attendings and trainees should focus on posture in surgery and clinic settings to enhance career longevity.

[
Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
2025;56:80–85.]
Efficient numerical approaches with accelerated graphics processing unit (GPU) computations for Poisson problems and Cahn-Hilliard equations
Authors: Orizaga Saulo , Fabien Maurice , Millard Michael
Published: September 2024

In this computational paper, we focused on the efficient numerical implementation of semi-implicit methods for models in materials science. In particular, we were interested in a class of nonlinear higher-order parabolic partial differential equations. The Cahn-Hilliard (CH) equation was chosen as a benchmark problem for our proposed methods. We first considered the Cahn-Hilliard equation with a convexity-splitting (CS) approach coupled with a backward Euler approximation of the time derivative and tested the performance against the bi-harmonic-modified (BHM) approach in terms of accuracy, order of convergence, and computation time. Higher-order time-stepping techniques that allow for the methods to increase their accuracy and order of convergence were then introduced. The proposed schemes in this paper were found to be very efficient for 2D computations. Computed dynamics in 2D and 3D are presented to demonstrate the energy-decreasing property and overall performance of the methods for longer simulation runs with a variety of initial conditions. In addition, we also present a simple yet powerful way to accelerate the computations by using MATLAB built-in commands to perform GPU implementations of the schemes. We show that it is possible to accelerate computations for the CH equation in 3D by a factor of 80, provided the hardware is capable enough.
The potential of exosomal biomarkers: Revolutionizing Parkinson's disease: How do they influence pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapeutic strategies?
Authors: Akbari-Gharalari Naeimeh , Ghahremani-Nasab Maryam , Naderi Roya , Chodari Leila , Nezhadshahmohammad Farshad
Published: September 2024

Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by the pathological accumulation of α-synuclein, which has driven extensive research into the role of exosomes in disease mechanisms. Exosomes are nanoscale vesicles enriched with proteins, RNA, and lipids that facilitate critical intercellular communication processes. Recent studies have elucidated the role of exosomes in transmitting misfolded proteins among neurons, which significantly impacts the progression of PD. The presence of disease-associated exosomes in cerebrospinal fluid and blood highlights their substantial diagnostic potential for PD. Specifically, exosomes derived from the central nervous system (CNS) have emerged as promising biomarkers because of their ability to accurately reflect pathological states. Furthermore, the isolation of exosomes from distinct brain cell types allows the identification of precise biomarkers, increasing diagnostic specificity and accuracy. In addition to being useful for diagnostics, exosomes hold therapeutic promise given their ability to cross the blood–brain barrier (BBB) and selectively modulate their cargo. These findings suggest that these materials could be used as delivery systems for therapeutic drugs for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. This review comprehensively examines the multifaceted roles of exosomes in PD pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment. It also addresses the associated clinical challenges and underscores the urgent need for further research and development to fully leverage exosome-based strategies in PD management.
Ethical and Security Measures for Environmental Data Collection
Authors: Pardhi Praful R , Suri Charvi S.
Published: September 2024

This chapter delves into the complex ethical landscape surrounding environmental data collection and use, which impacts societal effects, research approaches, and policy decisions. Core ethical principles like beneficence, non-maleficence, fairness, and autonomy guide researchers through moral dilemmas. Strategies are explored to mitigate risks like conflicts of interest, biases, and privacy violations. Addressing environmental justice via inclusive decision-making, community engagement, and stakeholder participation is emphasized. Ethical considerations extend beyond data gathering to proper application and sharing in public policy/discourse. Promoting transparency, accountability, and respecting diverse perspectives upholds ethical standards and fair outcomes in environmental research/decision-making. The comprehensive overview equips researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to navigate ethical complexities and foster responsible environmental stewardship. Ethical rigor enhances societal trust and enables effective, principled sustainability policies.
Edge Computing
Authors: Gawande Manvi Vijay , Hange Sanika Shrikant , Tandale Mukesh Mukundraj , Kollu Archana
Published: September 2024

Data processing near the network edge solves decentralized cloud infrastructures. Without time-consuming transfers to centralized data centers, edge computing processes and analyzes data locally. Network processing at the edge minimizes latency when transferring or sharing data with remote servers. Reduced data center processing improves real-time application speed, latency, and energy savings. Edge computing makes AI and IoT devices work without cloud load. Energy is saved by offloading computation to edge devices. Edge computing selectively processes and consolidates data at the network edge and sends only relevant data to the cloud. Strategic data transmission conserves network capacity and benefits the environment. Edge data storage eliminates big data centers and reduces their environmental effect from construction, maintenance, and cooling. Automotive, healthcare, smart cities, and industrial automation benefit from edge computing architectures.
Study on Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the Banking Sector for Fraud Detection and Prevention
Authors: Pillai Retheesh P. , Latha D. Ponmary Pushpa
Published: September 2024

Cyberbanking fraud is a growing concern in the digital age, posing risks to financial institutions and consumers. Malicious actors exploit advanced technologies to steal money from banks and users. Traditional methods like rule-based analysis have limitations, especially against digital fraud schemes. This paper highlights the need for constant improvement in fraud prevention strategies. Financial institutions can use AI and ML, particularly deep learning, to enhance their defenses. These technologies enable real-time analysis of large data, detecting unusual patterns and improving fraud identification accuracy. Proactively adopting technological advancements is crucial to combat the ever-changing threat of cyberbanking fraud.
Da concepção de investigação à adoção de um problema na Educação em Ciências: aspectos metodológicos
Authors: Ferreira Marcello , Silva André Luís da Silva , Portugal Khalil Oliveira , Polito Antony Marco Mota , Filho Olavo Leopoldino da Silva , Batista Michel Corci , Maciel Felippe Guimarães , Couto Roberto Vinícios Lessa do , Santos Osmair Carlos dos
Published: September 2024

Neste trabalho, adotamos a experimentação como estratégia didático-pedagógica na educação em ciências e analisamos os elementos teóricos e metodológicos que podem ser por ela integrados. Em particular, abordamos os principais pressupostos do Ensino por Investigação e da Resolução de Problemas e suas inter-relações e possíveis amálgamas na construção de uma Abordagem Experimental Problematizada (AEP). Abordamos, precisamente, a inteligibilidade dos pressupostos sobre os quais estão configuradas essas duas estratégias e apresentamos, ainda, exemplos concretos para articular as estratégias referidas.
Desenvolvimento e análise de um jogo de tabuleiro para a aprendizagem de Força e a Primeira Lei de Newton no Ensino de Física
Authors: Dias Ceila de Brito , Joel Oliveira Dias  , Gonçalves Maria Sueli da Silva
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho teve como principal objetivo verificar as potencialidades de um jogo de tabuleiro quanto à aprendizagem dos conceitos referentes ao conteúdo de Força e a Primeira Lei de Newton. A Física usualmente é ensinada de forma tradicional com aulas que se limitam a lousa e giz, pouco atrativas e matematizadas. Por isso, a pesquisa realizada com a aplicação do jogo retrata a capacidade do emprego do lúdico para melhorar ou facilitar a aprendizagem de conteúdos de Física. O jogo de tabuleiro elaborado, foi produto da disciplina de mestrado, Análise e Desenvolvimento de Recursos Didáticos para o Ensino de Ciências e Matemática e aplicado em uma turma de 1ª série do Ensino Médio de uma escola pública federal da cidade de Jataí-GO. Os alunos demostraram motivação durante a aplicação da atividade, engajados nas discussões dos conceitos físicos e interação com o grupo. Os resultados apresentados demonstraram que o jogo contribuiu de forma positiva para a aprendizagem dos conceitos supracitados.
Ensino de Astronomia e aprendizagem significativa: um estado de conhecimento
Authors: Batista Michel Corci , Reinisz Ivana Kelly Cintra , Gomes Ederson Carlos , Blanco Douglas Fernando
Published: September 2024

No presente estudo, foram investigadas as tendências contemporâneas relacionadas ao Ensino de Astronomia, com um foco direcionado para estratégias pedagógicas consideradas eficazes e alinhadas com a proposta de aprendizagem significativa conforme delineada por Ausubel. Foi realizada uma análise de publicações a partir do ano de 2010, com o propósito de contribuir para o aprimoramento do ensino da Astronomia e fomentar uma compreensão mais aprofundada e duradora neste campo científico. Utilizando métodos qualitativos, procedeu-se ao mapeamento da produção acadêmica referente ao Ensino de Astronomia e à Aprendizagem Significativa. Tal mapeamento foi conduzido por meio da exploração de fontes como a Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD) e a Plataforma Sucupira da CAPES, aplicando filtros específicos, tais como áreas de aplicação e níveis de ensino, com o intuito de enriquecer a discussão acadêmica acerca desse tema.
O caminho tortuoso de mulheres na Ciência e na Astronomia: evolução e composição estelar a partir de estudos feitos por Cecilia Payne
Authors: Santos Elizandra Daneize dos , Souza Gleyson Miranda de , Silva Izabela Prado Lourenço da , Langhi Rodolfo
Published: September 2024

Este texto apresenta uma breve análise sobre a história das mulheres na Ciência e na Astronomia e destaca algumas contribuições para a formulação da composição química estelar, fundamentada no século passado, no qual a história frequentemente apresentada omite os percalços enfrentados por elas. O objetivo é analisar historicamente como a condição de ser mulher transpassou a evolução e construção do fenômeno estelar com o trabalho das cientistas, e como atravessou a história dentro dos limites temporais da época, principalmente em relação aos estudos de Cecilia Payne. Constitui-se em uma investigação de caráter qualitativo, tendo a análise bibliográfica como procedimento metodológico, a fim de estabelecer relações de aproximação com o objeto em estudo e as fontes bibliográficas. Os resultados reverberam que Cecilia Payne realizou pesquisas importantes na área da Astronomia, destacando-se pelos estudos de evolução e composição estelar. A majestosa repercussão de sua tese de doutorado não lhe trouxe reconhecimento profissional, por ser mulher, e devido às dificuldades enfrentadas durante sua vida acadêmica e profissional, constituiu-se em um grande destaque da luta das mulheres no meio científico.
Astronomia, Ciência e Formação de Professores: concepções de acadêmicos em um curso de Pedagogia
Authors: Santos Elizandra Daneize dos , Albano Karine , Langhi Rodolfo
Published: September 2024

Este artigo destaca a importância de explorar o Ensino de Ciências, bem como o Ensino da Astronomia nos cursos de Formação de Professores, de modo a desenvolver uma perspectiva crítica e reflexiva, que reflita a prática e possibilite aos alunos diferentes situações no processo de ensino e de aprendizagem. Constitui-se como questão de pesquisa: “De que maneira o ensino de Ciências (pode) colabora(r) para a construção do conhecimento em Astronomia, possibilitando a compreensão de diferentes aspectos no processo de ensino e de aprendizagem nesta área?”. O objetivo geral é descrever como a Astronomia é compreendida pelos acadêmicos do curso de Pedagogia, a respeito das concepções sobre a importância do ensino e aprendizagem de seus conteúdos, inseridos na disciplina de Ciências. A coleta de dados compreende algumas questões elaboradas pelos autores e respondidas por dezessete acadêmicos de um curso de Pedagogia, referentes ao conhecimento em Astronomia e ressalta indicadores que podem acarretar lacunas educacionais nesta área de ensino. Trata-se de uma pesquisa mista, de natureza qualitativa e quantitativa, pois apresentamos alguns resultados quantitativos, com o uso de quadros, e qualitativos com breves discussões a respeito dos resultados encontrados, fazendo reflexões sobre o Ensino da Astronomia. Os dados permitem identificar evidências de fragilidades na compreensão de conceitos da Astronomia, e consequentemente possíveis dificuldades na abordagem pedagógica por parte desses futuros profissionais da Educação.
Explorando o ensino da Astronomia Cultural a partir de anais de eventos
Authors: Chiapetti Renan Adriano , Zara Reginaldo Aparecido
Published: September 2024

A Astronomia Cultural é um campo de investigação dedicado ao estudo de como diferentes povos ao redor do mundo percebem, interpretam e incorporam os fenômenos astronômicos em sua cultura. Concentra-se nas relações entre as sociedades humanas e o cosmos, explorando como as pessoas de diferentes culturas observam, entendem e atribuem significados aos eventos celestes. A Astronomia Cultural pode ser um caminho para a inserção do ensino da cultura indígena nas escolas, conforme previsto na legislação, o que tem despertado interesse de educadores para estudos sobre a temática. Neste trabalho, utilizamos uma pesquisa bibliográfica de abordagem qualitativa para explorar aspectos da produção científica sobre o ensino da Astronomia Cultural. O objetivo é explorar o tema Astronomia Cultural analisando as tendências de investigação e as temáticas presentes em artigos publicados em anais de eventos da área e, em específico, responder às perguntas “Quais as temáticas predominantes na discussão sobre o ensino da Astronomia Cultural?” e “Como os desafios para o Ensino da Astronomia Cultural em sido abordados?” A pesquisa foi realizada a partir da base de dados Google Acadêmico, utilizando como descritores os termo “Astronomia Cultural” AND “Ensino”, tendo como recorte temporal o período de 2015 a 2023. A partir da leitura dos textos selecionados foram elencadas informações sociodemográficas da produção, identificadas a temáticas abordadas bem como os tipos de pesquisa desenvolvidas. Os resultados mostram uma produção ainda incipiente, mesmo considerando a necessidade de discussão da temática tanto para efeitos de atualização curricular quanto para o cumprimento da legislação pertinente.