bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Federated Learning-Based Virtual Interpreter for Arabic Sign Language Recognition in Smart Cities
Authors: Alzu'bi Ahmad , Al-Hadhrami Tawfik , Albashayreh Amjad , Bani Younis Lojin
Published: February 2025

Arabic Sign Language (ASL) exhibits structured grammar and syntax, necessitating adherence to these rules in automated sign language generation for people with disabilities. Hence, the effective generation of sign language relies heavily on using 3D virtual signers. This paper presents a groundbreaking framework that employs federated learning to develop a virtual interpreter for ASL, aimed at enhancing accessibility and communication for the deaf community in smart cities. The proposed paradigm establishes a baseline to facilitate the creation of innovative applications that generate contextually and grammatically accurate sign language interpretations. By employing federated deep learning, the framework maintains user privacy while allowing for continuous improvement of the interpreter's performance. This paradigm aims to promote inclusivity and assistive technologies by integrating sign language into urban technological solutions.
Process optimization of flour from Philippine purple-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. var. SG18-150-01) using Response Surface Methodology
Authors: Galang Marie Bless , Avorque Frankie Lycurgus , Santiago Dennis Marvin
Published: February 2025

Processing purple-fleshed sweet potato (PFSP) into flour minimizes post-harvest losses as it has a longer shelf-life and can be used for various food product applications. The anthocyanins naturally occurring in PFSPs also provide promising color with added health benefits to consumers. However, the stability of this phytonutrient depends on several factors, thus optimizing the process of flour production is crucial. The study aimed to determine the optimum processing conditions of the purple-fleshed sweet potato flour (PFSPF) using the SG18-150-01 variety. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was employed using a three-level factorial design following Central Composite Design to assess the effects of pressure-cooking time (5-25 minutes) and drying temperature (50-80°C) on the response variables. The generated optimum process is composed of a time-temperature combination of 5 minutes and 50.36°C which then resulted in a 143 mg cyanide-3-glucoside (c3g)/100g of anthocyanin content and 5.26 mg Trolox equivalents (TE)/g antioxidant activity. The model used to predict the response is found to be dependable as the actual values were close to the predicted. The optimized and stable PFSPF can be used as a functional ingredient, particularly in the baking industry.
Biografía y Antología poética de León Cohen Mesonero
Authors: Cohen Mesonero León
Published: February 2025

Biografía y Antología poética de León Cohen Mesonero (hasta el año 2024).
- Carta a un joven poeta.
PRIMEROS POEMAS De "Cabos Sueltos" 1970-1980- No sé quién eres- Arte- Yo quiero ser poeta…- Ennui- Niña- Balada- Algo suena allá dentro...- Yo no soy nadie- Martes y 11- Deseo – Muerte- Nostalgia- La Verdad- In memoriam- Testigo de una época- La Piedra- Los escarabajos- Esperando a Godot- Luna: Tres años
DESPUÉS DEL AMOR 1988-1995- La ternura- El espacio y el tiempo- Hoy he decidido- Silencio- Para quererte, para dejarte, para olvidarte.- Reencuentro- El día en que yo me muera...- Adiós...- Después del amor...- Cuando yo ya no esté- Lo que no digo- Acaso son tus ojos...- Poema del amor herido- - Pueden nacer destellos de la nada...- Adoro tu mejilla izquierda...- Cuando yo ya no esté...- Amor asesinado- Los amantes
OTROS VERSOS 1987-2023-  ANDALUCÍA: Historia, Verbo, Arte.- Patricia: 16 años- Ergo Sum 2- Oda al padre- A mi nieto Alejandro: 5 años- La Haffita- ¿Qué dirán de mí cuando haya muerto?- Platero- Escribiré un poema para ti únicamente- ¡Oh Larache!- El Jardín de las Hespérides (Larache en el recuerdo)- Mi generación: "Collage"- RAPPELLE TOI BARBARA…- ¿Vieron ustedes pasar ese verso al que aludo?- Dejadme caminar
Texto crítico: "Originalidad del Buscón" de Fernando Lázaro Carreter
Authors: Olmedo López-Amor José Antonio
Published: February 2025

Texto crítico:Lázaro Carreter, Fernando, "Originalidad del "Buscón", estudio preliminar a La vida del Buscón, de Francisco de Quevedo, España, Crítica (1993), págs. 9-24.
Texto crítico: "El realismo en la obra de Camilo José Cela ("Viaje a la Alcarria" y "La colmena")", de Germán Gullón
Authors: Olmedo López-Amor José Antonio
Published: February 2025

Texto crítico:"El realismo en la obra de Camilo José Cela ("Viaje a la Alcarria" y "La colmena")", de Germán Gullón, publicado en El Extramundi y los papeles de Iria Flavia, 1997, número 9, pp. 117-138.
Texto crítico: "La historia en el esperpento de Valle-Inclán", de Anthony Zahareas
Authors: Olmedo López-Amor José Antonio
Published: February 2025

Texto crítico: "La historia en el esperpento de Valle-Inclán", de Anthony Zahareas, incluido en Actas del Segundo Congreso Internacional de Hispanistas / coord. por Norbert Polussen y Jaime Sánchez Romeralo, 1967, págs. 705-711
Texto crítico: "Para una revisión del concepto novela picaresca", de Fernando Lázaro Carreter
Authors: Olmedo López-Amor José Antonio
Published: February 2025

Texto crítico:"Para una revisión del concepto "novela picaresca"", Actas del Tercer Congreso Internacional de Hispanistas / coord. por Carlos H. Magis, España, El Colegio de México (1970), págs. 27-45.
Texto crítico: "Bretón y el teatro romántico", de Lorenzo García Lorenzo
Authors: Olmedo López-Amor José Antonio
Published: February 2025

Texto crítico:García Lorenzo, Luciano, "Bretón y el teatro romántico", en Berceo, n º. 90, 1976, págs. 69-82
Texto crítico: "La belleza medusea", de Mario Praz
Authors: Olmedo López-Amor José Antonio
Published: February 2025

Texto crítico:Praz, Mario (1999), "La belleza medusea" (pp. 65-114), La carne, la muerte y el diablo en la literatura romántica, Barcelona, Acantilado. Ideas principales y opinión personal
Texto crítico: La casa de Bernarda Alba1, de Federico García Lorca: un enfoque de género
Authors: Olmedo López-Amor José Antonio
Published: February 2025

Texto crítico:"La casa de Bernarda Alba", de Federico García Lorca: un enfoque de género.
Texto crítico: "Motivos de la tradición clásica y/o el tratamiento o reelaboración de mitos en Polifonía (2001)", de Diana de Paco
Authors: Olmedo López-Amor José Antonio
Published: February 2025

Texto crítico:Motivos de la tradición clásica y/o el tratamiento o reelaboración de mitos en Polifonía (2001), de Diana de Paco, obra teatral editada por la Universidad de Murcia en 2009.
Reseña del libro: "En la boca del lobo", de Elvira Lindo
Authors: Valentín Blas
Published: February 2025

Es reseña de :"En la boca del lobo", de Elvira Lindo.
Reseña del libro: "Tiempo de espera", de José Sarriá
Authors: Valentín Blas
Published: February 2025

Es reseña de: "Tiempo de espera", de José Sarriá
Reseña del libro: "Entre Versos y Verdades: el universo poético", de Manuel García García
Authors: Valentín Blas
Published: February 2025

Es reseña de:"Entre Versos y Verdades: el universo poético", de Manuel García García
Una revisión pragmático-epistémica al realismo de la novela "La rueda de la desgracia", de Carolina Coronado
Authors: Olmedo López-Amor José Antonio
Published: February 2025

La obra narrativa de Carolina Coronado (Almendralejo, 1820 – Portugal, 1911) se compone de quince novelas y en todas ellas la ficción sirve como herramienta para exponer y criticar las insanas costumbres de la sociedad decimonónica. Injustamente valoradas y poco estudiadas, las novelas de Coronado constituyen una crónica como pocas sobre la subjetividad femenina y las preocupaciones del ciudadano finisecular. Este trabajo se centra en revisar desde criterios pragmáticos y epistémicos la noción de realismo incluida en La rueda de la desgracia, donde una conciencia realista se alinea de forma sutil con un espiritualismo que surgirá como contingencia del agotamiento realista.
The Impact of Governance on Economic Growth in Middle East and North Africa: An Econometric Analysis Using Panel Data
Authors: Nounou Hamid , Karim Mohamed
Published: February 2025

The following research examines the relationship between governance and economic growth. The study aims to assess the positive or negative effects of governance on economic growth in a sample of 13 countries within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region over the period 2002-2022, employing panel data estimation techniques.

The results indicate that the synthetic governance index has a positive but statistically insignificant effect on economic growth in the region. Additionally, human capital is found to have a significant and positive impact on national economic growth. Conversely, trade openness, investment, and inflation rate negatively affect economic growth.
Eco-Friendly Management of Rice Striped Stem Borer Chilo Suppressalis (Walker) in Rice Crop
Authors: Arain Usama , Solangi Abdul Waleed , Sahito Jam Ghulam Mustafa , Jatoi Ghulam Hussain , Rais Mehar Ul Nissa , Gorchani Asadullah , Khan Nazish Muhammad
Published: February 2025

Rice striped stem borer damage the rice crops from the seedling to crop maturity and in sever infestation result in white ear head during the reproductive stage and dead heart during the tillering stage, which causes huge yield loss up to 60.0 %. The most crucial and essential component of the IPM strategy is pest monitoring, which is consistently evaluate the population and crop damage. Thus, the present research was performed to monitor and control the RSSB by using the different trapping devices in rice filed. Attraction in different trapping devices revealed that initially adult were caught during the first week of August and increased subsequently weeks in all trapping devices up to the October. Further data showed overall maximum seasonal adult population (195.30±19.25) was caught by pheromone traps followed by light traps (101.45±14.58), yellow color sticky traps (97.50±13.25) and yellow water pan trap (53.50±09.25), respectively. Furthermore, data exhibited the highest trapping efficiency (43.71%) was observed by the installation of pheromone traps followed by light traps (22.61%), yellow color sticky traps (21.70%) and water pan trap (11.97%), respectively. In addition, impact of the treatments was observed by calculate the crop damage symptoms and minimum crop damages i.e white ears and dead hearts (09.94±1.25%) and (09.39±1.10%) were recorded pheromone traps followed by light traps (12.59±1.25%) and (11.88±1.62%), yellow color sticky trap (YCST) (17.89±1.89%) and (17.48±2.10%), and yellow water pan trap (YWPT) (25.64±2.46) and (22.81±3.23), control (42.68±7.23) and (39.03±07.12) were recorded, respectively. Furthermore, results showed the highest average yield (4865.00 kg/haˉ1) was obtained in the plots where pheromone traps were installed, followed by light traps (4608.00 kg/haˉ1), YCST (4230.50 kg/haˉ1), YWPT (4205.0 kg/haˉ1) and in control (4037.60 kg/ haˉ1), respectively. Based on the present findings, highest adult attraction, lowest crop damage and significant high yield, thus, pheromone and light traps are the convenient tools to control adults of rice striped stem borer in rice.
Examining Employability Skills Development in Universities: Perspectives, Challenges, and Responsibilities
Authors: Ahsan Saima , Qureshi Naima , Rashid Asifa
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the enhancement of teaching and learning life skills, promoting the link between learning and working in higher learning institutions. With the modified Life Skills Ability Scale (LSAS) developed by Cronin and Allen et al. (2019) as the main research tool, participants comprising 334 students were from three public and two private universities. Data analysis led through the use of SPSS employed descriptive statistics methods in the qualitative results produced frequencies, percentages, and mean scores. The results suggest a strong requirement for improvement in life skills education as teachers and students exert some effort in the domain. The study again reaffirms the problem of briefness or the lack of quality life skills training as one that is being borne jointly by education institutions, persons, and policymakers. These are the development of a better link between education and the workforce, enhancing institutional responsibility, and carrying out more studies to establish the gap in life skills education from the preschools to postsecondary levels. From these findings, it is possible to recommend key measures to deliver graduates who are sufficiently equipped to cope with the challenges of a job market that is increasingly globalized.
Causes of Divorce and its Effects on the Socialization of Children: A Case Study of Tehsil Daggar District Buner
Authors: Ali Basit , Gulzar Faryal , Ahmad Aftab
Published: February 2025

This study examines the viewpoints of persons who have recently divorced to elucidate the causes of marital dissolution and their effects on children's socialization. In-depth interviews demonstrate that several causes lead to marriage breakdown, including opposing financial interests, adultery, inadequate communication, and familial pressure. These situations may significantly undermine a marriage's emotional and psychological basis, perhaps leading to strife and divorce. This study also examines the influence of divorce on children's social and academic relationships. Study indicates that post-divorce children often experience behavioural changes, diminished self-esteem, and mood swings that disrupt their social interactions and academic performance. Divorce parents use different strategies to mitigate these effects; some struggle with childrearing, while others have emotional and communication challenges. The research indicates that reunification is essential for familial support and the welfare of children, as well as for robust assistance and interventions to aid youth in addressing challenges stemming from parental divorce.
Efficacy of Life Skills Training in Mitigating Emotional Dysregulation in Youth with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Authors: Mehreen  , Jahangir Farhana , Irshad Erum
Published: February 2025

The current study aimed to examine the efficacy of Life Skills Training in Mitigating Emotional Dysregulation in Youth with GAD. The Positivism Research philosophy was used. Therefore, the researcher used a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design. Forty (40) adolescents (16–19 years old) diagnosed with GAD, included in the study from Sarhad Hospital for Psychiatric Diseases, Peshawar, and The Center for Psychotherapy and Psychiatry, Peshawar, participated in the study. The sample was equally divided into the control and experimental groups. Pre-tests and post-tests were used as research tools for data collection. An Independent sample t-test was applied. The result indicates that a reduction of GAD was found in EG after life skills training as compared to the participants who were included in the control group.
Summative Evaluation Practices for students' Moral development:Content Analysis of Islamiyat Textbook Grade VIII
Authors: Shams Aisha , Lodhi Ishrat Siddiqa
Published: February 2025

Moral education is crucial for all. As a result of moral education, students may conduct various activities morally. Moral development is among the key facets of socialization during childhood. The development of moral standards is greatly aided by teaching provided in schools. Regarding inculcating Islamic character in Pakistani children, we, as an investigator, are required to examine the basic stages of our instructive system. In this regard, Elementary education is regarded as fundamental and mandatory in many countries. So, we carried out this study to analyze the textbook Islamiyat Grade VIII for students' moral development through summative evaluation practices. We conducted qualitative research following the qualitative content analysis. Further, we develop codes in the light of the summative practices for the assessment of student's moral development highlighted in the seven chapters of the Islamiyat textbook Grade VIII. A total of 12 main codes were generated with sub-codes/themes, which were found significant for practising the contents of the textbook Islamiyat Grade VIII. We also recommended students' and teachers' views about the application of such practices for the development of students' morality in the light of the Islamiyat textbook for grade VIII.
Sem registro não há história, sem caminho não há caminhante
Authors: Da Silva Siomara Aparecida
Published: February 2025

Relatar o caminho e as dificuldades encontradas para que psicomotricistas façam e compreendam as pesquisas científicas que dialogam com a psicomotricidade em uma universidade pública do Brasil, almejando a sustentação de referências na formação continuada e integral do psicomotricista, é o objetivo deste relato. A Psicomotricidade vem construindo sua história ao longo de muitos anos. Os registros dos benefícios da sua prática na saúde mental e na qualidade de vida de que vivencia as intervenções carecem de pesquisas científicas na construção de sua trajetória. Há de se ter conhecimento científico para sua confecção e aceitação nos trâmites da pesquisa e da academia. É necessário que os psicomotricistas compreendam e façam em suas práticas e de suas intervenções cenários de pesquisas para que esta área esteja pautada no cenário científico acadêmico.
Caracterización funcional, proximal y microbiológica de una muestra de cerveza artesanal en su proceso productivo
Authors: Arboleda-Palma Bryan Antonio , Delgado-Barahona Denisse Ivonne , Alcívar-Cedeño Ulbio Eduardo
Published: February 2025

La cerveza artesanal se ha convertido en una de las bebidas populares en gran parte de países del mundo, siendo la cerveza Ale la que representa más del 90% de la producción mundial de la cerveza artesanal en la que se utiliza una mayor proporción de levadura Ale. En este estudio se desarrolló la caracterización funcional, proximal y microbiológica de muestras de cerveza artesanal tipo Ale en su proceso productivo; se evaluaron en dos momentos del proceso: el primero después de la cocción y el segundo después de la fermentación, ya que son las dos etapas de mayor impacto para el desarrollo de bacterias (microorganismos). Se empleó métodos para la obtención de los análisis realizados en las muestras, siendo estos la determinación física – químicas (pH, densidad, turbidez), bromatológicas (cenizas, azucares reductores, grasas, carbohidratos totales, índice de acidez y hierro total), capacidad antioxidante por los métodos de D.P.P.H, ABTS y determinación de fenoles totales, microbiológicos donde se observa el recuento de bacterias probióticas empleando el método LBS Agar (Lactobacillus Selección Agar) / REP LBS Agar y crecimiento de coliformes. Por lo tanto los resultados presentaron crecimiento satisfactorio de bacterias consideradas probióticas (lactobacillus fermentum ATCC 9338 y lactobacillus casei ATCC 393) siendo 1.66 x10^7 UFC/mL después de la cocción y después de la fermentación 3.66 x10^7 UFC/mL, debido a que su resultado debe ser mayor a 10^6 UFC/mL para ser considerado probiótico según la normativa mencionada; mientras que la capacidad antioxidante empleando el ensayo de radical libre 2,2 diphenyl-1-picryhydrazyl, presento que la muestra de cerveza después de la cocción obtuvo un mayor resultado que la muestra de la cerveza terminada, esto debido a los compuestos fenólico, las melanoidinas y los sulfitos que contienen las muestras.
Between honor and safeguarding the family. Secret baptisms and illegitimacy in the town of Tlaltenango, Puebla in the first half of the 20th century
Authors: Pérez Rodríguez Antonio
Published: February 2025

The study analyzed illegitimacy and secrecy in the family structure of Mexico during the first half of the 20th century, emphasizing its influence on baptismal records. It explored the role of the Church in preserving honor and social cohesion, even after the creation of the Civil Registry in 1857. In Tlaltenango, Puebla, a “Book of Secret Baptisms (1902-1919)” was found, an unusual source that reflected strategies to hide illegitimate births and protect the reputation of families.Analysis of 1430 baptismal records showed that 286 corresponded to secret baptisms, representing almost a quarter of births in the period. An increase in the records was observed from 1916 to 1918, coinciding with the Mexican Revolution and the Spanish flu, events that altered population dynamics. Paternal absence became recurrent in the records, which could be related to the war and the health crisis.The study also revealed that the secrecy of baptisms derived from factors such as illegitimacy, incestuous relationships and the violence of the Revolution. The parish priest Manuel Solar used these records as a mechanism to avoid scandal and protect single mothers. Finally, the article concluded that these secret baptisms reflected changes in Mexican morality and social structure, evidencing an ongoing process of secularization.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Shooting Sepak Bola Melalui Pendekatan TaRL Siswa SMK 7 Semarang
Authors: Aulal Muna MH. Shofy , Hadi Husnul
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya tingkat ketercapaian belajar siswa kelas X teknik otomotif di SMKN 7 Semarang pada materi shooting sepak bola. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah peneliti ingin membantu siswa untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar shooting dalam sepak bola menggunakan pendekatan TaRL. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan selama 1 bulan. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling dengan Jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 33 siswa dari 99 siswa yang terbagi dalam 3 kelas. Hasil penelitian menyatakan sebelum diberikan treatmen hanya hanya 36,36% atau hanya 12 siswa yang dinyatakan tuntas, sedangkan untuk hasil setelah diberikan treatment terdapat peningkatan yang cukup signifikan setelah diberi perlakuan menggunakan pendekatan TaRL sebesar 84,85% siswa atau sebanyak 28 siswa dikatakan tuntas. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan pendekatan belajar TaRL (Teaching at the Right) dapat membantu siswa kelas X teknik otomotif di SMK 7 Semarang meningkatkan hasil belajar shoting sepak bola.
Addressing English Language Anxiety in High School Students
Authors: Rosmayanti Vivit
Published: February 2025

This research study aims to examine the factors that trigger anxiety among students learning the English language in the classroom within a private senior high school setting in Makassar, Indonesia. A qualitative approach was employed whereby data were obtained through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS). A total of 20 students came on board, representing a selection of students at various levels of proficiency. The study outlines learners’ anxiety based on their personal, environmental, and instructional factors. Some of the personal reasons that anxiety is created include fear of negative judgments, low self-esteem, or even previous harsh remarks about an individual; such factors do decrease students’ involvement in the lessons. Some other more global aspects, such as a worry about what others think and competitive environments, aggravated the anxiety felt by the students. So, contradictory to this explanatory factor, a range of focal elements, including how difficult the task was, whether there was a focus on speaking accurately, and the nature of tests targeting particular tasks, also proved to create a high level of anxiety. The FLCAS questionnaire revealed that students did experience quite a bit of test anxiety and also apprehensiveness of test taking. In classroom settings, the researchers were able to notice some behavioral aspects of anxiety, such as the inability to engage verbally and the lack of willingness to maintain eye contact during conversations. The study recommends that instead of making language learning full of competition, instructors should try to find good explanations of the language and assist them in overcoming that language anxiety. Besides, there is a need for an in-depth study of the ways that may help to decrease anxiety in English language classrooms.
Perbandingan Efektivitas Pendekatan Integratif Model Fragmented dan Model Connected Dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Pada Peserta Didik di SD Islam Al Azhar 68 Summarecon Mutiara Makassar
Authors: Asdar Asdar , Ramadani Ainun Mujahidah , Suryanti Suryanti
Published: February 2025

Pendidik perlu menghubungkan atau mengintegrasikan konsep-konsep yang mereka pelajari. Juga prinsip, keterampilan, dan perspektif peserta didik tumpang tindih dan pembelajaran dalam suasana romantis tidak mungkin terjadi.  Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis efektivitas model fragmented dan model connected dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia. Jenis penelitian ini termasuk dalam penelitian kuantitatif eksperimental dengan desain penelitian Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. Berdasarkan data hasil penelitian di SD Islam Al Azhar 68 Summarecon Mutiara Makassar, pengolahan data, analisis data serta pembahasan menunjukkan model fragmented lebih efektif dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia di kelas III SD Islam Al Azhar 68 Summarecon Mutiara Makassar. Hal ini dapat terlihat dari perhitungan uji-t pada posttest yang telah dilakukan dengan thitung (15,49090) > t-tabel (2,10092) yang menunjukkan bahwa hipotesis yang diterima adalah (Ha).
The Influence of Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurial Motivation, Income Expectations, Family Environment and the use of Social Media on Student Entrepreneurship Interest
Authors: Yuliya Yuliya , Sulistyo Sulistyo , Walipah Walipah
Published: February 2025

Entrepreneurship is a valuable profession as it plays an important role in achieving economic growth and reducing unemployment in a country. The aim of this study is to determine some of the effects of business education, business support, income requirements, family environment and social media usage on students' interest in business. The approach adopted in this study is a multi-faceted approach. There are 409 students in the Faculty of Business and Economics (FEB) of PGRI Kanjuruhan University Malang in the academic year 2021-2023. This sample was selected using the random sampling method with a sample size of 20% or 82 students. Data were collected through surveys distributed via Google Forms. The data analysis methods used included statistical and multivariate analysis with the help of SPSS version 26.0 application. The results showed that: (1) entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurship support, income expectations, family environment and social media use affect entrepreneurship; (2) business education affects business interests; (3) business support affects business performance; and (4) income expectations affect business preferences. (5) family environment affects entrepreneurial tendencies. (6) Social media use affects commercial interests
Stock Returns and Economic Value Added: The Mediating Role of Earnings Per Share – Predicting Firms’ Financial Performance in Financial Markets
Authors: Suryana Asep , Rifa'i Asep Achmad , Prakoso Sugih , Zaky Muhammad , Suaebah Ebah
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between Economic Value Added (EVA) and Stock Return (SR), and to test the mediation role of Earning Per Share (EPS). The research design adapts the ex post facto method. The research sample is the financial statements of three Indonesian Telecommunication Companies on the IDX, for 6 years during 2017-2022, with the purposive sampling technique selected. Data analysis using a panel data regression model, developed with an estimated path analysis model using EViews v.14, model selection using CEM, FEM and REM approaches through Chow test, Hausman test, and LM test. The feasibility test of the selected model with the determination coefficient, and the significance test of the effect at alpha 0.05, the mediation test with the Sobel test. The research findings show that CEM as a selected model in the path equation model, with the feasibility criteria of the model being met. EVA has a positive and significant effect on EPS. EVA has a positive and significant direct effect on SR. EPS also has a significant positive effect on SR. The evaluation of mediation pathway parameters concluded that there was an indirect effect through EPS. Where the mediation effect of EPS is at the level of strong predictive ability.
Analysis of the Influence of Parental Education Level and Learning Discipline on Student Learning Achievement
Authors: Moslimah Moslimah
Published: February 2025

This research aims to analyze the influence of parental education level and learning discipline on student learning achievement. This research used a quantitative approach with a population of all class VI students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Raudhatul Ulum Pematang Rambai, totaling 45 students. The sampling technique used the total population, consisting of 24 students in class VI-A and 21 students in class VI-B. Data collection was carried out using the questionnaire method, while data analysis used the SPSS version 25 program for Windows. The results of the regression analysis show an R Square value of 0.516, which indicates that the variables of parental education level (X1) and student learning discipline (X2) contribute 51.6% to student learning achievement (Y). The effective contribution of variable X1 is 2.77%, while X2 is 48.83%. Thus, it can be concluded that the level of parental education and student learning discipline have a positive influence on increasing the learning achievement of class VI students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Raudhatul Ulum Pematang Rambai
An Explainable Counterfeit and Genuine Ethiopian Banknote Classification
Authors: Woldehana Yared Dereje , Yimer Mohammed Abebe , Molla Abel Mekuria
Published: February 2025

Counterfeiting is a serious crime with significant impact around the world and in Ethiopia in particular. The National Bank of Ethiopia has implemented various countermeasures to combat counterfeiting. The most successful counterfeit banknote detectors in use today are cash counters, which are hardware-based systems that use optical and magnetic sensors to detect and confirm banknotes. This technology entails an excessive cost and low availability for the public and small businesses, where the largest cash circulation occurs outside of banks. Existing countermeasures are insufficient to address this critical issue. Advancements in technology, such as digital printing and sophisticated scanning equipment, have made it easier for counterfeiters to mislead their victims by producing banknotes nearly identical to genuine ones. Only a handful of studies have been conducted on the current Ethiopian banknotes. This study presents an explainable deep learning-based model for the classification of genuine and counterfeit Ethiopian banknotes. The study used transfer learning with SHAP (Shapley Additive Explanations) and TF-EXPLAIN (TensorFlow Explain) explainable artificial intelligence frameworks for a better understanding of the classification prediction behind the models. Experimental results show that Dense121 achieved the best accuracy of 99.87%, and InceptionV3 achieved a remarkably similar result of 99.50%. To demonstrate the practical application of the model, a mobile application prototype was developed using Flutter and TensorFlow Lite. The application allows users to capture or upload images of banknotes for real-time classification without requiring internet connectivity. This solution provides an accessible and cost-effective counterfeit detection tool for the general public and small businesses.
Analisis Sentimen Fasilitas Belajar dan Alat Laboratorium menggunakan metode Naïve Bayes Classifier
Authors: Syahar A Ulfah Tenripada , Savitri Avin , Widyawati Dewi , Ma’Tang Hariani
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis sentimen mahasiswa terhadap fasilitas belajar dan alat laboratorium menggunakan metode Naïve Bayes Classifier. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dari platform sosial media, yang mencakup komentar dan pernyataan mahasiswa mengenai fasilitas dan alat yang tersedia di institusi pendidikan. Data yang terkumpul kemudian dianalisis untuk mengidentifikasi sentimen yang terkandung, yaitu positif, negatif, dan netral. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, diperoleh 170 sentimen negatif, 135 sentimen positif, dan 147 sentimen netral. Algoritma Naïve Bayes menghasilkan nilai akurasi sebesar 77%, presisi 75%, recall 66%, dan F1-score 7%. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa Naïve Bayes dapat digunakan untuk mengklasifikasikan sentimen mahasiswa terhadap fasilitas dan alat laboratorium, meskipun masih ada ruang untuk perbaikan dalam meningkatkan recall dan F1-score. Penelitian ini memberikan gambaran tentang kualitas fasilitas belajar dan alat laboratorium serta mengidentifikasi area yang memerlukan perhatian lebih dalam perbaikan dan pemeliharaan fasilitas di institusi pendidikan.
Analysis of Reproductive Health Education Program for Adolescents in Secondary Schools
Authors: Astuti Aurelia Widya
Published: February 2025

Reproductive health education in secondary schools is very important considering the increasing rate of teenage pregnancy and the low knowledge of reproductive health among adolescents. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of reproductive health education programs implemented in these schools. This study aims to identify the materials taught, teaching methods used, as well as students' responses and perceptions of the reproductive health education program. The methods used in this study include in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with 60 students from three secondary schools in X city. Data were collected over two months and analyzed to find relevant patterns and themes. Findings showed that the education program improved students' knowledge of reproductive health, but there were challenges such as social stigma and variations in the quality of teaching. Students reported increased confidence and better understanding of reproductive health topics. Reproductive health education programs in secondary schools have significant potential to improve adolescent understanding, but improvements in materials, teaching methods, and social environmental support are needed to achieve optimal results.
Use of Point-of-care Ultrasound for Placement of a Gastric Tamponade Balloon
Authors: Minges Patrick , Diaz-McDermott Martina , Shaw Jazmyn
Published: February 2025

Case Presentation: A 30-year-old female with a history of alcoholic cirrhosis and esophageal varices presented with massive hematemesis. A gastric balloon tamponade device was subsequently placed to temporize variceal hemorrhage, and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) was used to confirm the appropriate placement of the gastric balloon before complete inflation. We describe a novel use of ultrasound for use in severely ill patients with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Discussion: A fluid-filled and distended stomach has long been recognized as a cause of a false-positive focused assessment with sonography in trauma exam but may also be a vital piece of information in the scenario of a patient with suspected upper GI hemorrhage. There is very little description in the literature of using POCUS to confirm the appropriate placement of a gastric tamponade balloon with none by emergency physicians.. Ultrasound may offer advantages over plain radiography in this application given its speed and safety; thus, its utility for this task is worth further investigation.
Lipschütz Ulcers In 12-year-old Premenarchal Female Days After A Gastrointestinal Illness: A Case Report
Authors: Skeens Kathleen Marie , Walker Laura
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Lipschütz ulcers are a rare immune-mediated reaction that commonly occurs in premenarchal females, usually associated with a recent viral illness.1The treatment for Lipschütz ulcers consists of pain relief, topical steroids, and, in severe cases, a course of systemic steroids.1 A thorough history and exam, as well as an appropriate workup to rule out other causes of vaginal ulceration, should be completed.2 Case Report: A premenarchal, 12-year-old female presented to the emergency department (ED) with her mother due to significant vulvar pain. Two days prior, the patient had a gastrointestinal illness associated with vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. On exam, she had significant swelling of the labia minor, discoloration with a necrotic appearance of the introitus, and brown vaginal discharge.The patient denied sexual intercourse, concern for retained vaginal foreign body, or vaginal trauma. Gynecology suggested the diagnosis of a rare post-viral immune-mediated reaction causing acute genital ulcerations, also known as Lipschütz ulcers. The patient’s treatment regimen included topical and systemic steroids, enteral opioid pain medication, and topical lidocaine. Her symptoms had resolved at her two-month follow-up visit. Conclusion: In summary, this case report discusses a previously healthy 12-year-old premenarchal female who presented to the ED due to vulvar swelling, pain, and vaginal discharge in the setting of a recent viral gastrointestinal illness. The patient was seen in the ED by gynecology and diagnosed with Lipschütz ulcers. Lipschütz ulcers are an uncommon condition causing acute genital ulcers.
Fusobacterium necrophorum Brain Abscess Following Invasive Sinusitis in an Immunocompetent Adult: A Case Report
Authors: Somoza Andres V. , Hanos Christina T. , St Clair IV Jesse , James Courtney Lyn
Published: February 2025

Introduction: A brain abscess is a localized collection of purulent infection within the brain parenchyma. It most often occurs due to contiguous spread from sinus, otogenic, and odontogenic infections; however, it can also develop from direct intracranial contact via trauma or surgery. Fusobacterium necrophorum, an obligate anaerobic, gram-negative bacillus, is part of the normal flora of the oral cavity. Given its inherent location, F necrophorum has been shown to contribute to complications stemming from infection of the tonsils, pharynx, and teeth. Invasive infections of F necrophorum are seldomly seen in immunocompetent patients. Case Report: We report a case of a previously healthy 20-year-old man who presented to our emergency department with headache, facial pain, and neck stiffness. He was ultimately found to have an F necrophorum intracranial abscess and underwent right frontal craniotomy with evacuation of epidural abscess and partial sinus obliteration. He was placed on broad-spectrum antibiotics, including vancomycin, cefepime, and metronidazole for six weeks. His treatment course wascomplicated by recurrence of intraparenchymal abscess requiring repeat craniotomy with abscess evacuation and advancement of antibiotic regimen to meropenem. To our knowledge, there are no reported cases in the literature of monomicrobial F necrophorum brain abscesses arising secondary to invasive sinusitis in immunocompetent adults. Conclusion: This report highlights the clinical presentation, diagnostic strategies, management challenges, clinical outcomes, and complications of invasive sinusitis leading to brain abscess formation in an otherwise healthy adult male.
Case Report of Post-Appendectomy Fungal Osteomyelitis: A Rare Complication in a Healthy Patient
Authors: Juybari Cameron , Muranyi Andras , Samones Emmelyn , GUPTILL MINDI
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that presents with swelling, erythema, pain, and possible systemic symptoms. Immunocompromised patients are at higher risk of developing osteomyelitis. While bacterial osteomyelitis is the most common source causing infection, fungal osteomyelitis is even more uncommon with very few case reports published. Work up should include imaging studies to investigate infections when there is clinical suspicion for osteomyelitis. Bone biopsy is performed to identify the causative agent with bacterial infections being the most common. Osteomyelitis can be treated both surgically with debridement or amputation and medically with extended courses of antimicrobials or antifungals. Our case describes acute onset fungal foot osteomyelitis after an uncomplicated appendectomy. Case Report: A 19-year-old previously healthy female underwent laparoscopic appendectomy for nonperforated, non-gangrenous appendicitis. Fourteen days later, she developed gradually worsening right foot pain, swelling, and erythema. After multiple failed treatments for the management of osteomyelitis, bone biopsies and courses of antibiotics, patient was ultimately diagnosed with a rare osteomyelitis secondary to Coccidioides species, which was managed and improved with antifungals. Conclusion: Bacterial osteomyelitis has been described in two English case reports as a postoperative complication of appendectomy, particularly when the appendicitis is perforated, gangrenous or purulent. Fungal osteomyelitis is an even rarer cause of postoperative bone infection in immunocompetent patients. The goal for treatment is surgical intervention or pharmacologic management. Emergency Department practitioners should maintain a high suspicion for fungal osteomyelitis in otherwise healthy patients presenting with musculoskeletal complaints, and should consider the possibility of fungal species as the cause.
Pre-transplant Predictive Factors in Multiple Myeloma Patients Undergoing Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation Using Defective Cure Models
Authors: Jabari Nanva Leila , Baghestani Ahmad Reza , Kadkhoda Dariush , Khadem Maboudi Ali Akbar
Published: February 2025

Background: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematologic malignancy that leads to kidney failure, anemia, infection, and severe bone pain due to the presence of bone lesions. Combining antagonists with immunomodulating drugs has resulted in higher survival rates for patients. As a result, many patients receiving appropriate treatment can now achieve long-term survival or even be considered cured. In such cases, it is essential to use cure models to achieve accurate and reliable results with minimal bias. Objectives: The study is focused on identifying the factors that predict the response to autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (ASCT) and estimating the cure fraction of MM patients from ASCT to death using cure models. Methods: This cohort study involved 77 patients diagnosed with MM, who received ASCT and were followed for 12 years. Patients’ overall survival and cure fraction were analyzed, using defective cure models. The patients’ age and clinical conditions, including Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, anemia, and blood creatinine levels, were considered predictive factors extracted from the pre-transplantation blood tests. Results: The 5-year survival rate of patients was 67.9% and long-term survival was 59.5% in this study. The Inverse Gaussian model estimated the cure fraction at 54.4%, while the Kumaraswamy Inverse Gaussian model estimated it at 24%. The Inverse Gaussian model indicated that the age of the patients and the pre-transplant platelet count were significant factors (P < 0.05). Patients with less than average platelets had a cure fraction of 36%, indicating a lower chance of survival than patients with normal platelets, who had a cure fraction of 54%. Conclusions: The Kaplan-Meier curve has a horizontal portion that estimates the number of survived patients. After approximately 6 years and 5 months, the Kaplan-Meier curve flattened, and the estimated cure fraction was 58.5%. The Inverse Gaussian model demonstrates superior accuracy in estimating the cure fraction and identifying predictive factors that affect pre-transplantation survival rates. In this model, the cure fraction was estimated at 54.4%. So, this model warrants more attention. The study suggests low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) reduces patients’ long-term survival. Among patients with Thrombocytopenia, younger patients have a higher long-term survival rate than older patients. As a result, it is recommended to prioritize the care of patients over 60 with Thrombocytopenia to improve their survival rate and reduce mortality.
YÜKSEKÖĞRETİM KURUMLARINDA İÇ KONTROL: SAYIŞTAY DENETİM RAPORLARI ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: Kuyumcu Oğuz
Published: February 2025

Kamu sektörünün sorumlulukları her geçen gün artmakta ve bu durum kurum yöneticilerinin sağlıklı kararlar alabilmesi için oluşturulmuş olan mekanizmaların önemini ortaya koymaktadır. Nitekim kurum üst yöneticilerinin yerinde kararlar alabilmesinin, sağlıklı bir şekilde işleyen iç kontrol ve iç denetim faaliyetleri ile mümkün olabileceği söylenebilir. Bu kapsamda Sayıştay’ın kamu kurumlarının iç kontrol sistemlerinin değerlendirilmesine yönelik olarak gerçekleştirmiş olduğu denetimler sonucu ortaya çıkan bulgulara etki eden faktörlerin incelenmesi önem arz etmektedir.
Çalışmada, Türkiye’deki yükseköğretim kurumları iç kontrol sistemlerinin COSO iç kontrol modeli çerçevesinde analiz edilmesi ve bu kapsamda Sayıştay denetimlerinde ortaya çıkan iç kontrol bulgularının belirli değişkenler doğrultusunda değerlendirilmesi hedeflenmektedir. Bu bağlamda, Sayıştay raporlarında iç kontrol eksikliklerinin tespit edildiği alanlara yönelik olarak; üniversitelerde iç kontrolün etkinlik düzeyini etkileme gücüne sahip konular: iç denetçi sayısı, iç denetçilerin iç kontrole ilişkin denetim ve raporlama durumu, mali hizmetler uzmanlığı meslek mensubu sayısı, üniversitenin yaşı ve muhasebe ile raporlamaya ilişkin bulgu durumuna göre beş değişken bazında analiz gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu kapsamda 18 standarda ilişkin frekans analizi ve 5 değişkene ilişkin Mann-Whitney U ve Kruskal Wallis-H testi uygulanmıştır.
Çalışma neticesinde iç denetçi sayısı ile muhasebe ve raporlamaya ilişkin değişkenler ve Sayıştay denetim raporlarında yer alan iç kontrol bulguları arasında istatistiki açıdan anlamlı bir farklılık bulunmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu durumun yanı sıra üniversitelerin yaşı ve mali hizmetler uzmanlığı meslek mensubu sayısı ile iç denetim biriminin kurulmasına ilişkin bulgu arasında, istatistiki açıdan anlamlı bir farklılık bulunduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Ayrıca iç kontrole dair denetim ve raporlama değişkeni ile hassas görevler, risklerin değerlendirilmesi, iç kontrolün değerlendirilmesi ve iç denetim biriminin kurulmuş olması bulguları arasında istatistiki açıdan anlamlı bir farklılık bulunduğu tespit edilmiştir.
MEASURING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF AUDIT FIRMS IN TÜRKIYE: A MALMQUIST INDEX APPROACH
Authors: Şamil Serhat
Published: February 2025

This study evaluates the productivity of large audit firms in Türkiye conducting audits for Public Interest Entities (PIEs) between 2020 and 2023. Using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to calculate the Malmquist Productivity Index (MPI), the research analyses total factor productivity (TFP) through efficiency and technological progress components. Data was collected from transparency reports and additional inquiries for 60 firms. Due to limited data disclosure, only the number of responsible auditors and partners were used as input variables, while audit and non-audit revenues served as outputs. Findings reveal a slight decline in TFP, driven by regression in technological progress despite improvements in efficiency. The "Big Four" firms outperformed others across all productivity metrics, benefiting from global expertise and technological investments. Local firms, which are not affiliated with any international network, faced challenges stemming from limited resources and slower adoption of technology, emphasizing the need for innovation and digitalization. By focusing on Türkiye’s unique economic conditions, including inflation, and employing a robust DEA-based approach, the study contributes to the limited literature on audit firm productivity in emerging markets. It provides actionable insights for enhancing competitiveness and addressing inefficiencies, offering strategies for aligning with global standards and adapting to evolving regulatory demands.