bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Avaliação em larga escala, formação de professores e letramento
Authors: Araujo Shirlei de Pontes , Cunha Myriam Crestian
Published: February 2025

Este trabalho aborda as práticas de ensino da leitura e as concepções didáticas subjacentes a essas práticas, relacionando tais questões com as das avaliações em larga escala e da formação continuada de professores suscitadas por essas avaliações. São descritas e analisadas práticas de ensino da leitura de três professores que atuam em turmas de nono ano do ensino fundamental e que já participaram de formações continuadas voltadas para a avaliação das habilidades de leitura descritas na matriz de referência do Sistema de Avaliação da Educação Básica (SAEB) e, mais recentemente, do Sistema Paraense de Avaliação Educacional (SisPAE). Analisa-se o impacto dessas formações nas práticas de leitura desses professores, verificando em que medida se coadunam com o modelo interativo de leitura que embasa as matrizes de referência. Nossos dados – gerados por meio de observações de aulas e do método da autoconfrontação simples – apontam para a permanência de práticas tradicionais e para um quase desconhecimento das habilidades avaliadas no SisPAE. Conclui-se pela ineficiência dessas formações, o que contribui para a manutenção de uma realidade ainda distante dos objetivos de letramento da população escolarizada no Brasil.
Intellectual capital, CSR, and earnings quality impact on equity cost of capital
Authors: Anggraini Fivi , Ethika Ethika , Safitri Selvi Adenia
Published: February 2025

Companies need additional funds to improve their business activities, and one source of these funds is investors, which involves the cost of equity capital. Several factors influence the cost of equity capital, including the disclosure of intellectual capital, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and earnings quality. This study empirically examines the impact of intellectual capital disclosure, CSR, and earnings quality on the cost of equity capital. The research sample consists of 30 manufacturing companies in the consumer goods industry sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the 2017-2021 period. The results show that intellectual capital disclosure, CSR, and earnings quality significantly affect the cost of equity capital in manufacturing companies within the consumer goods industry. Higher disclosures of intellectual capital and CSR are expected to enhance a company’s transparency and reputation, thereby reducing the cost of equity capital. However, the findings also indicate that increased disclosure can heighten investors’ perceived risk, which, in turn, raises the cost of equity capital. The implication is that companies need to balance information disclosure to effectively manage perceived risk and optimize the cost of equity capital.
Factors influencing financial behavior: The role of income as a moderator of financial knowledge
Authors: Nugroho Jati Agustinus Kismet , Purwaningsih Endang , Rahardani Margareta Ernanda
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to analyze the financial behavior of female MSME entrepreneurs, with income as a moderating variable. The data were collected by using a survey as the instrument in the form of a questionnaire. The respondents for this study were female MSME entrepreneurs residing in Solo and Yogyakarta, totaling 400 respondents, with 200 from each region. The distribution of the questionnaire was carried out offline and online via google form. The results indicate that financial knowledge and income do not influence financial behavior, while financial technology and lifestyle negatively affect financial behavior. Internal locus of control and spiritual intelligence positively impact financial behavior, with income which is not able to moderate the relationship between financial knowledge and financial behavior. These results have implications for the financial behavior of women who work as MSME entrepreneurs to improve their financial knowledge so that they become better and wiser in their financial behavior.
Determinan keputusan penggunaan pembayaran digital: Peran niat sebagai mediasi literasi keuangan
Authors: Muchamad Khozin Chanafaro  , Sari Linda Purnama
Published: February 2025

This study aims to examine the influence of financial literacy, risk perception, lifestyle, and the use of digital payments, all of which are mediated. by intention, on Generation Z in Surabaya. This study uses quantitative methods and purposive sampling techniques involving 175 Generation Z respondents in Surabaya. The data analysis technique uses a structural equation model with partial least squares (SEM-PLS). The results of the study indicate that financial literacy has a direct influence on the intention and use of digital payments, while risk perception does not directly affect the intention to use digital payments but directly affects the use of digital payments. Meanwhile, lifestyle does not directly affect the use of digital payments. This study proves that the intention to use digital payment applications is able to mediate the influence of financial literacy on the use of digital payments. Yet, the intention to use digital payment applications is not able to mediate the perception of risk in the use of digital payments. It can be implied that financial literacy is important for increasing the use of digital payment applications for Generation Z in Surabaya through high intentions.
Analytical substantiation of the structure of the recipe mixture for the production of functional bakery products
Authors:   Voronezh State University, Shurshikova Galina , Derkanosova Natalya ,   Voronezh State Agrarian University named after Emperor Peter the Great, Ponomareva Tatyana ,   Voronezh State Agrarian University named after Emperor Peter the Great
Published: February 2025

The development of food products that promote nutrient intake at physiologically based levels is a priority in the food systems field. The issue of the prospects for using secondary products of juice production in the technology of fortified bakery products is considered. Dried and crushed directly pressed juice extracts from apples, pumpkins and quinces are used as ingredients enriching with dietary fiber. A technique for analytical substantiation of the structure of a recipe mixture for the production of functional bakery products is proposed. In the M-formulation of the stochastic programming problem, fuzzy parameters are introduced that take into account the variability of the properties of the components and characterize the degree of confidence in the admissibility of the properties of the mixture. A computational experiment was carried out on the composition of the recipe mixture, in which the proportion of pumpkin marc in the fortifying additive was varied, as an ingredient characterized by the maximum content of dietary fiber. At the same time, for a favorable sensory perception of the baked goods, other enriching ingredients were introduced – crushed and dried apple and quince pomace. An additional direction for enrichment was considered the macroelements phosphorus and calcium, taking into account their recommended ratio of 1:1, as well as the microelement zinc. Variations in the content of dietary fiber, calcium, phosphorus and zinc in the components of the mixture are assumed to be 5 %. A solution was obtained in the form of a structure of a mixture of wheat flour and dried and crushed pumpkin and apple marc, which satisfies the technological requirements for gluten content while fulfilling the functionality requirement – providing at least 15 % of the daily requirement for dietary fiber. The resulting solution was experimentally confirmed in laboratory conditions using the example of crispbread.
Predicting the risks of the presence of mycotoxins in food systems of grain raw materials
Authors:   South Ural State University, Potoroko Irina , Ruskina Alena ,   South Ural State University, Anium Varisha ,   South Ural State University
Published: February 2025

Secondary metabolites of toxigenic molds, as natural contaminants, if present in food and feed, pose a huge problem to ensure food safety. The content of mycotoxins in food products is strictly regulated, however, the intensification of cultivation technologies and global climate change provoke an increase in the risks of their accumulation for grain crops. Masked forms of mycotoxins associated with macromolecules of grain crops pose a particular threat. This study examines the possibility of the formation of stable mycotoxin complexes masked in protein and starch structures of wheat grain. Using the method of molecular docking modeling, a structure at the level of a carbohydrate-proteinase complex is described, which determines the need to develop soft impact technologies for the detoxification of grain masses. In the framework of this study, a prognostic analysis was carried out in order to form a reliable assessment of the depth of interaction of mycotoxins with proteins and carbohydrates in the food system. The mechanism of incorporation of mycotoxin ZEN (a metabolite of Fusarium spp) into the protein-carbohydrate complex has been established. 3D structural models clearly display the types of interactions, and comparing the values of scoring functions, it can be seen that ZEN has the best connections with the receptor proteins of the gluten complex of wheat grain: Glutenin Score XP –7.9 kcal/mol and α-Gliadin Score XP –8.0 kcal/mol. Thus, a prognostic assessment of the possible mechanisms of formation of stable complexes of mycotoxins and macromolecules of grain, in case of contamination, suggests the most likely binding of mycotoxins to protein structures of the gluten complex and requires special attention to ensure the biosafety of finished products.
Assessment of bioavailability of bas in the composition of bioactive emulsion food systems
Authors:   Ural State University of Economics, Feofilaktova Olga , Mazhaeva Tatiana ,   Ural State University of Economics,   Еkaterinburg Health Science Center for Prevention and Health Protection of Industrial Enterprises Workers of Rospotrebnadzor,   Ural State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Begicheva Svetlana ,   Ural State University of Economics, Zavorokhina Natalia ,   Ural State University of Economics
Published: February 2025

The high efficiency of delivery of biologically active substances (BAS) using various systems in the nutritional correction of non-infectious diseases of the population has been confirmed by a number of studies. However, an important aspect is to confirm the bioa-vailability after consumption of each biologically active substance contained in the food matrix, including through preclinical studies. To deliver biologically active substances in this study, a bioactive emulsion food system was used. A bioactive emulsion food system was used as a BAS delivery system in this study. The purpose of the study was a comparative assessment of the bioavailability of vitamin B12 in the blood after the introduction of a bioactive emulsion food system and a direct emulsion enriched with this vitamin in experiments on laboratory animals. The studies were conducted on white laboratory male Wistar rats weighing 350 g ± 10 %, aged 10–11 weeks in 2 stages: a pilot experiment to determine the optimal period of bioavailability of vitamin B12 (after 1, 2, 3 or 4 hours) and the main experiment with selected bioavailability period of 4 hours based on the results of a pilot experiment. The quantitative content of vitamin B12 in the blood of laboratory animals that received a bioactive emulsion food system (BEPS) was 10.4 % higher than its content in the blood of laboratory animals that received a direct emulsion with this vitamin. The control group of animals that received an emulsion without vitamin was characterized by a content of vitamin B12 in the blood that was 33 % lower than the group that received BEPS. The results of the study showed that the encapsulation of vitamin B12 in the internal aqueous phase of BEPS fortificate ensures its greater bioavailability. The results of the study showed that the encapsulation of vitamin B12 in the internal aqueous phase of BEPS fortificate ensures its greater bioavailability. The results of a general blood test indicate the occurrence of processes in the animal’s body that, to varying degrees, contribute to improving the body’s resistance to various factors and the formation of new cells.
Motricidad Infantil. Claves teóricas y didácticas para entenderla y optimizarla desde la evidencia científica
Authors: Gómez Rijo Antonio
Published: February 2025

El libro se ha estructurado en cuatro grandes capítulos que hacen referencia a cuatro grandes ideas clave: el conocimiento disciplinar, el aprendizaje, la enseñanza y la evaluación. El primer capítulo se centra en desarrollar una fundamentación epistemológica para la construcción de una teoría específica de la motricidad; los tres últimos capítulos, por su parte, están enfocados en la fundamentación práctica de la motricidad para las clases de Educación Física. En este sentido, los grandes desafíos que pretende acometer este libro son:

1. Escudriñar los fundamentos teóricos para reconocer el papel de la motricidad como conocimiento disciplinar propio que debería configurar el corpus teórico de la Educación Física como área de conocimiento (Capítulo I).

2. Indagar los fundamentos del aprendizaje discente, desde el punto de vista de la evidencia científica, con el objeto de conseguir la mejora de la motricidad en la escuela (Capítulo II).

3. Analizar las estrategias de enseñanza que, evidenciadas desde los estudios científicos, han demostrado su validez y pertinencia para la construcción de una motricidad significativa y de calidad en la Educación Física (Capítulo III).

4. Identificar la evaluación como un puente que conecta la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de las conductas motrices (Capítulo IV).

El libro se centra en focalizar la atención sobre la necesidad de los docentes de atesorar claves teóricas y didácticas que permitan optimizar la motricidad del alumnado en las clases de Educación Física. El reto está sobre la mesa: basarse en la evidencia científica para discernir los fundamentos epistemológicos y metodológicos de la motricidad en cuanto a su aprendizaje, su enseñanza y su evaluación con el objetivo de alcanzar una Educación Física de calidad, con equidad e inclusión, y que ayude al alumnado a desarrollarse personal y socialmente.
Weed control methods and micronutrient sprays on weeds and sunflower growth
Authors: Dulaimy J A M A , Sarheed B R , Abdulkafoor A H
Published: February 2025

An experiment was conducted during the spring seasons of 2022 and 2023 at Agricultural Research Station No. 1, College of Agriculture, University of Anbar, located in Ramadi district, Anbar province, Iraq. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of weed control methods and micronutrient spraying on weed traits and growth characteristics of three sunflower varieties. The experiment followed a randomized completely block design (RCBD) with a split-split plot arrangement and three replications. The main plots included weed control methods (no control, Treflan herbicide treatment and black plastic mulching). At the same time, the sub-plots consisted of three micronutrient spraying treatments (0, first combination and second combination). The sunflower varieties Aqmar, Sakha and Flami included the sub-sub-plots. Results indicated that the mulching treatment significantly reduced weed density and dry weed weight and achieved values ??of (5.96 and 4.33 plant m-1, 11.67 and 8.22 plant m-1, 123.97 and 91.02 g plant-1) for the two seasons, respectively, while enhancing: plant height, leaf area, stem diameter and chlorophyll index. The second micronutrient spray formulation gave the highest averages for most traits. Among the cultivars, Sakha showed the lowest weed density and dry weed weight, Qamar recorded the tallest plants (189.04 and 211.12 cm) for both seasons and Flame showed superior vegetative growth traits. Significant interactions were observed between the study factors, where the mulching combination and Flamy cultivar gave the highest leaf area, stem diameter and chlorophyll content and the three-way interaction of mulching, the second micronutrient formulation and Flamy cultivar achieved the highest chlorophyll content. and the triple interaction of mulching, second micronutrient combination and Flami variety achieving the highest chlorophyll content. In conclusion, black plastic mulching effectively reduced weed density and improved sunflower growth, with the second micronutrient combination and Flame variety showing the best results.
Synergistic impact of zinc, iron, and nitrogen on nutrient availability and soil health for sustainable mustard (Brassica juncea L.) cultivation
Authors: Diana L , Anita J , Sarang H S
Published: February 2025

The rising incidence of chronic diseases, such as cancer, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disorders, is associated with micronutrient deficiencies. Significant shortages in iron, folate, zinc, iodine, and vitamin A lead to several health complications, highlighting the necessity for comprehensive preventive measures. Agronomic biofortification, especially by delivering micronutrients via foliar spraying, offers a viable method to improve crop nutritional value and alleviate malnutrition. This research investigated Brassica juncea L. (Indian mustard), an important oilseed crop in India, analyzing the impact of several fertilization treatments on soil and plant nutrient dynamics at Lovely Professional University during the winter season of 2022-2023. The field trial used a randomized block design with eight treatments, including control and combinations of urea, FeSO?, and ZnSO?. Soil tests indicated that foliar sprays enhanced nutrient availability, especially nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, iron, and zinc, improving soil health and crop nutrient absorption. The findings demonstrated that integrating urea with micronutrient sprays optimized plant nutrient concentration and absorption in Brassica juncea, enhancing crop performance. Maximum soil pH, EC, organic carbon, and nutrient availability (N, P, K, S, Fe, Zn) were observed with RDF combined with 1 % urea, 0.5 % ZnSO?·7H?O, and 0.5 % FeSO?·7H?O foliar sprays at 45 DAS. Nutrient uptake and biofortification efficiency indices were significantly enhanced under these treatments, promoting plant growth and productivity. The control group showed the lowest values across all parameters. The results highlight the promise of agronomic biofortification in mitigating micronutrient deficits and enhancing food security, especially in areas dependent on staple crops for sustenance. This study promotes incorporating micronutrient management measures in agricultural practices to improve sustainable development and public health outcomes.
Association of chronotype pattern on the quality of sleep and anxiety among medical undergraduates – a cross-sectional study
Authors: Khaira Hargun Kaur , Kochhar Sonia , Aneja Jitender , Verma Madhur , Rajendran Rajathi , Thind Anupinder
Published: February 2025

Objectives

This study aims to explore the relationship between chronotypes, sleep quality, and anxiety among medical undergraduates, providing valuable insights for academic institutions seeking to enhance student well-being.

Methods

A cross-sectional design was used, involving 200 medical undergraduates who were selected based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data collection included comprehensive clinical histories and the administration of three validated questionnaires: the Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire Self-Assessment (MEQ-SA), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Participants were recruited during class breaks, and informed consent was obtained prior to participation.

Results

The majority of participants (76.5 %; n=152) exhibited a neutral chronotype, with a mean MEQ score of 50.18 (±7.781). No significant correlations were found between MEQ scores and variables such as sex, BMI, or electronic media use. However, individuals classified as evening types reported higher anxiety levels, with mean STAI-S and STAI-T scores of 56.09 (±4.566) and 49.09 (±6.202), respectively (ANOVA, F=31.798, p=0.001; F=30.294, p=0.001). The mean global PSQI score was 6.00 (±2.553), with 56 % of participants reporting poor sleep quality. Evening chronotypes had significantly poorer sleep quality, as evidenced by higher PSQI scores (8.14±1.670) (ANOVA, F=43.663, p=0.001).

Conclusions

The findings underscore the need for academic institutions to reconsider the alignment of academic schedules with students’ chronotypes, potentially enhancing academic performance and reducing health risks. Despite these contributions, the study has limitations, including geographical and demographic constraints and reliance on self-reported data, suggesting the need for further research to provide more comprehensive insights.
Error analysis of virtual element method for the Poisson–Boltzmann equation
Authors: Huang Linghan , Shu Shi , Yang Ying
Published: February 2025

The Poisson–Boltzmann equation, which incorporates the source of the Dirac distribution, has been widely applied in predicting the electrostatic potential of biomolecular systems in solution. In this paper we discuss and analyse the virtual element method for the Poisson–Boltzmann equation on general polyhedral meshes. Nearly optimal error estimates, approaching the best possible accuracy, are achieved for the virtual element approximation in both the L
2-norm and H
1-norm, even when the solution of the entire domain has low regularity. The efficiency of the virtual element method and the validity of the proposed theoretical prediction are confirmed through numerical experiments conducted on various polyhedral meshes.
A Robin–Robin strongly coupled partitioned method for fluid–poroelastic structure interaction
Authors: Parrow Connor , Bukač Martina
Published: February 2025

This work focuses on the development of a novel, strongly-coupled, second-order partitioned method for fluid–poroelastic structure interaction. The flow is assumed to be viscous and incompressible, and the poroelastic material is described using the Biot model. To solve this problem, a numerical method is proposed, based on Robin interface conditions combined with the refactorization of the Cauchy’s one-legged ‘ϑ-like’ method. This approach allows the use of the mixed formulation for the Biot model. The proposed algorithm consists of solving a sequence of Backward Euler–Forward Euler steps. In the Backward Euler step, the fluid and poroelastic structure problems are solved iteratively until convergence. Then, the Forward Euler problems are solved using equivalent linear extrapolations. We prove that the iterative procedure in the Backward Euler step is convergent, and that the converged method is stable when ϑ ∈ [1/2, 1]. Numerical examples are used to explore convergence rates with varying parameters used in our scheme, and to compare our method to a monolithic method based on Nitsche’s coupling approach.
Investigating the cardioprotective potential of quercetin against tacrolimus-induced cardiotoxicity in Wistar rats: A mechanistic insights
Authors: Verma Ankit , Anwer Tarique , Iqbal Muzaffar , Gahlot Vinod , Khan Roshi , Sharma Manju , Akhtar Mohammad Sohail
Published: February 2025

Purpose

The aim of this research study is to assess the ability of quercetin to protect the heart from the negative consequences of tacrolimus-induced cardiotoxicity.

Methods

A total of 30 rats were divided into 5 groups. Tacrolimus was used to induce cardiotoxicity, whereas quercetin was employed as a protective agent.

Results

Tacrolimus administration significantly raised the levels of serum cardiac biomarkers (Lactate dehydrogenase, creatine kinase-myocardial band, and troponin-I) as well as inflammatory biomarkers (tumor necrosis alpha and interleukin 6). The administration of quercetin reduced raised levels of cardiac and inflammatory biomarkers significantly. In addition, treatment with tacrolimus resulted in higher malondialdehyde (MDA) (lipid peroxidation marker) levels and falling in the levels of reduced glutathione (GSH) as well as antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione reductase (GR), and catalase (CAT). Quercetin treatment significantly reduced MDA levels and increased GSH and antioxidant enzyme (SOD, GR, and CAT) levels. Moreover, the tacrolimus-administered group exhibited histological changes in cardiac tissue cited as vacuole formation, large and uncondensed nucleus, and cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. The quercetin treatment reduced the inflammatory cell infiltration in cardiac tissue and thus reduced vacuole formation and hypertrophy.

Conclusions

The outcome showed quercetin’s cardioprotective potential against tacrolimus-administered cardiotoxicity. Consequently, it is concluded that quercetin may be used as add-on therapy with tacrolimus to reduce cardiac adverse effects.
A szocializmus esztétikái
Authors: Sipos Balázs
Published: February 2025

A tanulmány a szocialista realizmust mint állami esztétikai normarendet veti össze Lukács György marxista esztétikájával. A szocialista realizmus a szovjet nagyipari kulturális termelés fogalma volt a politikai központból megrendelt reprezentatív produktumokra. Ettől még nem lehet tételesen definiálni, előírt formajegyei ugyanis, a rezsim biopolitikai szándékai és geopolitikai érdekei mentén, állandóan változtak. Ezek az alkotások nem önmagukért-valóak voltak, monászszerű és kifürkészhetetlen „műalkotásegyéniségek”, mint a modern művészet, hanem valamire voltak valóak, mint a hatalomlegitimáció szimbolikus instrumentumai; arra szolgáltak, hogy szemléletessé tegyék a Szovjetunió valóságát.
Assessing learning eﬀectiveness through Learning Management Systems: trends from the last five years
Authors: Rahmadani Moza Nindy , Sandy Teguh Arie , Ni’mah Noorma Khoirun , Rohmania Wafa Lauhatur , Sari Setyaisah Nurmala
Published: February 2025

This study analyses the inﬂuence of the Learning Management System (LMS) on learning eﬀectveness through bibliometric analysis over the past 5 years. Using Scopus and VOSViewer data, this study explores publicaton trends, journal and author contributons, and key topics in LMS research. Results show increased publicatons, with a peak of 219 documents in 2023. IEEE Access is the leading journal, and Computer Science dominates with 23.1% of publicatons. Two main clusters with 15 topics were identfed, “Learning System” being the focus. This research provides a comprehensive insight into the development of LMS in modern educaton and potental directons for future studies, contributng to the understanding of the role of LMS in improving the quality of educaton in the digital era.
Teachers' interpretation of the Merdeka curriculum as a policy innovation: A phenomenological exploration
Authors: Candra Gracia Eveline , Wahzudik Niam
Published: February 2025

The Merdeka Curriculum significantly changes Indonesia’s education system by granting schools flexibility in designing, implementing, and evaluating learning. This study examines teachers' acceptance of the curriculum, challenges encountered, and strategies for adaptation using a phenomenological qualitative approach. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis to explore teachers’ interpretations of the curriculum’s innovation attributes: relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability. Findings indicate that the curriculum enhances learning flexibility and student motivation. Its compatibility with previous practices supports adaptation, though complexity arises from changes in work culture and administrative demands. Trialability is facilitated by mentoring and collaboration, while observability suggests improved student engagement, requiring further evaluation. This study recommends continuous training, resource support, and systematic monitoring to strengthen adoption, with active teacher participation for ongoing feedback.
Mackerel Tuna Freshness Identification Based on Eye Color Using K-Nearest Neighbor Enhanced by Contrast Stretching and Histogram Equalization
Authors: Dahlan Dahlan , Iskandar Rachmat , Ekawati Nia , Sugianto Castaka Agus
Published: February 2025

Purpose: The present study focuses on the development of a robust fish freshness classification system based on the application of different digital image processing techniques from mackerel tuna eye images toward better classification.
Methods: Contrast stretching and histogram equalization were done to improve image quality before the classification. The system contained 250 training images in a dataset, for five freshness classes which are 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15 hours post-catch, with 50 test images. For classification, the K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) algorithm was employed with a parameter setting of K = 5, ensuring effective differentiation between the various freshness levels based on the enhanced image features.
Result: The results depicted very low MSE values after enhancement at 6 hours, as low as MSE = 0.0012606 and PSNR = 28.9944 dB for contrast stretching, and for 12 hours, histogram equalization gave the best results, MSE = 0.0030712 and PSNR = 25.127 dB. Further, classification done through the KNN classifier with K=5 gave results with accuracy as high as 100% was achieved on the testing data, proving that the model was successfully able to identify the classes of freshness.
Novelty: The novelty in the present research work is the integration of advanced image-processing techniques, which allow the achievement of an improved level of detection of fish freshness and a very useful solution to the seafood industry in view of product quality and safety assurance. Generally, the paper epitomizes an important milestone in the application of machine learning and image processing for the assessment of the quality of foods.
SINERGI: Human Resource Management Learning Innovation Using Website-Based Instructional Media
Authors: Nugroho Fajar Wahyu , Rr Chusnu Syarifa Diah kusuma  , Wahyu Rusdiyanto
Published: February 2025

Purpose: This research aims to determine the urgency of Human Resource Information System (HRIS) practicum and to develop the HRIS application as a human resource management learning innovation within the Vocational Faculty, Yogyakarta State University.
Methods: This research is a Research and Development study designed to be a multi-year study using the ADDIE model approach. The ADDIE model is an abbreviation for the five stages of the development process, namely Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate. In the previous year, the researchers had completed the design of an HRIS to be used as a learning media. Design and construction focus on needs analysis and system design formulation (Analysis and Design). In the second year or the study, researchers begin to develop designs into product prototypes and trials (Development and Implementation). In the third year, the researchers focus on evaluation. Evaluation needs to be carried out to improve the system by processing data obtained from previous phases that have been carried out. So, this research uses the Research and Development method with ADDIE model over a multi-year basis.
Result: The result of the study is the development and implementation of web-based HRIS for learning practices in human resource management courses for students.
Novelty: The novelty of this research is to develop HRIS as an interesting and interactive learning media for all students to learn human resource management as a preparation for work later. The target output of this research is articles published in reputable international journals or proceedings as well as IPR for the HRIS products being developed.
Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Central Line Placement: A Quality Improvement Project
Authors: Sakr Mohamed , Nemerofsky Sheri , Cano Nefertiti , Alapatt Leena , Anzalone Cassie , Nafday Suhas
Published: February 2025

OBJECTIVE

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a reliable tool and is slowly being incorporated into neonatal care. Central line (CL) placement is the most common procedure in the neonatal intensive care unit. Radiographs remain the current standard to confirm the location of the central line tip (CLT). Catheters often need adjustments with multiple x-rays. A quality improvement (QI) project was designed to use POCUS and increase the percentage of CLs needing only 1 x-ray to confirm CLT location by 25% in 1 year.

METHODS

CLs placed between July 2021 and February 2024 were included. There were 3 key drivers: POCUS training, promoting POCUS acceptance, and standardizing the scanning process. The primary outcome was the percentage of CLs placed with POCUS that required only 1 x-ray to confirm placement. The secondary outcome was the number of inadvertently placed arterial peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). Process measures were the percentage of providers competent to use POCUS and the percentage of CLs inserted and checked with POCUS. Statistical process control charts were used for analysis.

RESULTS

Targeted interventions increased the percentage of CLs that needed only 1 x-ray from 35% to 57%. Forty-eight percent of providers were competent, and 47% of CLs were assessed by POCUS. Five PICCs were inadvertently inserted into an artery during the baseline vs zero after the interventions.

CONCLUSION

QI methodology and targeted interventions were associated with a reduction of x-rays in neonates requiring CL placement to confirm position and a reduction in the inadvertent arterial insertion of PICCs.
Cannabis Access by Retailer Type in New York
Authors: Becker Timothy D. , Olfson Mark , Menzi Peter J. , Levin Frances R. , Hasin Deborah S. , Nuckolls Colin , Sultan Ryan S.
Published: February 2025

OBJECTIVE

Increasing state-level cannabis legalization in the United States aims to reduce risks to consumers through regulation but may also lead to more unlicensed retailers and youth access. This study examines how age verification and business practices (eg, pricing, signage, and youth-appealing products) differ by licensing status.

METHODS

The Cannabis Access and Safety in New York (CASNY) secret shopper study observed 37 dispensaries and smoke shops (5 licensed medical, 7 licensed recreational, 10 unlicensed dispensaries, and 15 smoke shops), randomly selected from 840 outlets across New York City (NYC) in November to December 2023 to audit age verification and other business practices.

RESULTS

Licensed retailers were significantly more likely to require age verification before store entry (100% vs 10%, P < .01) and purchase (100% vs 48%, P = .01). Unlicensed retailers displayed more cartoon signage (57% vs 0%) and sold youth-appealing products like energy drinks (48% vs 0%), soda (57% vs 0%), and candy (53% vs 0%). Both types of retailers were often near schools (75% and 76%) and offered delivery (58% and 36%) but rarely displayed health warnings (8% and 10%).

CONCLUSION

In NYC, unlicensed retailers outnumber licensed ones and often engage in practices increasing youth access to cannabis. They infrequently verify age, sell cheaper products, and use youth-friendly marketing. Licensed retailers follow age verification laws but are also often near schools and inconsistent with certificates of analysis provision. Further research is needed on policy impacts on youth cannabis use in deregulated markets.
Nuevos “habitus” de consumo entre los jóvenes asalariados rurales
Authors: Martínez Valle Luciano , Martínez Godoy Diego
Published: February 2025

En este artículo se analiza el proceso de integración a nuevos patrones de consumo de los jóvenes asalariados rurales en un territorio de la sierra ecuatoriana, donde predominan los agronegocios de flores y brócoli.  Se busca mostrar las condiciones estructurales que permiten a los jóvenes asalariados adoptar nuevos habitus  más cercanos al consumo de mercancías globales, proceso estrechamente relacionado con su posición ocupada en el campo social. En una primera parte, analizamos la relación entre consumo y “habitus” en el medio rural desde distintas perspectivas teóricas sociológicas. En una segunda parte, a partir de un estudio de caso, se abordan las tendencias del consumo entre los jóvenes rurales. En una tercera parte se reflexiona sobre la importancia de nuevas pautas de consumo entre los jóvenes asalariados a través del acceso a dos tipos de mercancías globales (motocicleta y celular) que se han convertido en nuevos objetos simbólicos y de prestigio.
Harnessing biomaterials for advanced biosensor and bioelectronic devices development: From natural chromophores to biodegradable substrates and peptide-based detection of nanoplastics
Authors: Ciocca Manuela , Nijkoops Annelot , Trentini Guglielmo , Pompilio Michele , Elli Giulia , Krik Soufiane , Gaiardo Andrea , Shkunov Maxim , Mattana Giorgio , Piro Benoît , Lugli Paolo , Cacialli Franco , Petti Luisa
Published: February 2025

Biomaterials play a crucial role in advancing biosensor technologies for medical, environmental, and food safety applications. This study investigates natural biomaterials, such as food-derived chromophores, cellulose, and peptides, for high-performance biosensors and bioelectronic devices. Chromophores, namely grape anthocyanins, are potential candidates for the development of artificial retinal devices showing light-responsivity at 435 nm, close to the human blue cone photoreceptors (420 nm), and transient photo-current signals of 15 nA/mm2 (20 ms, blue-light pulse). Realized cellulose-silk fibroin (SF:CNCs)-based biodegradable substrates are suitable for flexible and sustainable optoelectronic devices, showing transmittance over 40% (400 and 800 nm) and good stress at break (60 MPa at 5%). Peptides, derived from enzymes, are used as biorecognition elements in EGOFETs for detecting polystyrene nanoplastics with a sensitivity of 60.3%/(mg/ml). Through the use of chromophores, SF:CNCs-based substrates, and peptide, new biosensors are developed displaying promising applications in biomedicine, green electronics, and environmental pollution-monitoring.

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Wartość sukcesu rodzinnego i zawodowego oraz dopasowanie ról rodzinnych i zawodowych wśród kobiet i mężczyzn z Podkarpacia
Authors: Wołpiuk-Ochocińska Anna
Published: February 2025

Współczesność stawia wiele wyzwań przed ludźmi. Wymaga się od nich rozwijania się na polu zawodowym, a jednocześnie zachęca do pełnienia takich ról jak bycie partnerem, małżonkiem czy ojcem, matką. Jednocześnie każdy ma realizować się i odnosić szeroko rozumiany sukces życiowy. Celem niniejszego artykułu było poszukiwanie odpowiedzi na pytanie, jak obecnie rozumiany jest sukces życiowy. W badaniach wzięło udział 191 osób z woj. podkarpackiego w wieku 16 – 60 lat. Zastosowano narzędzia badawcze w postaci kwestionariusza „Sukces i jego wartość” w oprac. własnym oraz Kwestionariusza Dopasowania Pracy i Rodziny Josepha Grzywacz i Brendy Bass w opracowaniu Bogusławy Lachowskiej. Wyniki badań podkreślają znaczenie wartości rodzinnych w życiu zarówno kobiet, jak i mężczyzn, a także wskazują na potrzebę lepszego zrozumienia różnic w postrzeganiu równowagi między życiem zawodowym a rodzinnym.
Myślenie krytyczne jako kompetencja kluczowa w społeczeństwie informacyjnym. Analiza wyników badań
Authors: Mróz Anna , Osękowska Edyta
Published: February 2025

We współczesnym społeczeństwie jego członkowie nieustannie bombardowani są informacjami o różnym charakterze i zmuszani do ciągłego podejmowania decyzji, dlatego szczególnego znaczenia nabiera kwestia posiadania kompetencji myślenia krytycznego. Myślenie krytyczne warunkuje skuteczne działanie w złożonej, niejednoznacznej rzeczywistości. W artykule zaprezentowano wyniki badań dotyczących deklaracji uczniów szkół podstawowych i średnich na temat posiadanych przez nich kompetencji dotyczących myślenia krytycznego. W badaniu udział wzięło 887 nastolatków w wieku 13–20 lat. Na podstawie analizy wyników badania możemy stwierdzić, że uczniowie dobrze oceniają swój poziom myślenia krytycznego, jednak istnieją pewne czynniki, które warunkują istotnie samoocenę. Artykuł podsumowują dyskusja i konkluzje.
Left bundle branch stimulation. Technical aspects. Evidence base for use as an alternative to resynchronization therapy and conventional cardiac pacing
Authors: Prikhodko N. A. , Zamudriakov S. S. , Lebedev D. S. , Ivanitsky E. A.
Published: February 2025

Left bundle branch pacing is a new type of physiological cardiac pacing. It has advantages in patients with bradycardia and heart failure. However, this type of treatment raises a number of questions among specialists. There is a misunderstanding of implantation technical aspects, and evidence base for this method remains unclear due to the small number of large-scale studies in the world literature, as well as the absence of this type of treatment in Russian clinical guidelines. In this article, a group of authors reflects the solution of the above problems in clinical practice by describing the technical aspects of left bundle branch pacing and showing its advantages as an alternative to resynchronization therapy and conventional electrical pacing.
Wing bone laminarity in Pterosaurs: insights into torsional adaptations for flight evolution
Authors: ARAÚJO ESAÚ VICTOR DE , CUBO JORGE , SENA MARIANA VALÉRIA DE ARAÚJO , BANTIM RENAN ALFREDO MACHADO , WEINSCHÜTZ LUIZ CARLOS , KELLNER ALEXANDER WILHELM ARMIN , SAYÃO JULIANA MANSO
Published: February 2025

Abstract Powered flight has evolved separately in three tetrapod clades: pterosaurs, birds (avian dinosaurs), and bats. To meet the challenges of powered flight, tetrapods acquired structural, mechanical, and physiological adaptations. Circumferential vascular canals, forming laminar bone, have been proposed to be an adaptation linked to withstanding torsional loading during flight in birds. However, whether laminarity serves as an indicator of biomechanical torsion in pterosaurs, remains to be elucidated. Through a comparative statistical approach, we investigate the association between cortical bone laminarity and skeletal stress in pterosaur flight. For the first time, the presence of laminarity in pterosaur bones was analyzed to observe torsion in bones associated with flight, using thirty-five thin sections of the tapejarid Caiuajara dobruskii, Anhangueridae, and Dsungaripteroidea pterosaurs. We conclude that adaptive relationships arise between bone microstructure and biomechanical function, with forelimb elements (humerus, ulna, and wing phalanges) exhibiting higher laminarity rates compared to hindlimb bones. Additionally, the results provide insights into the possible flight style of these pterosaurs through comparison with bird groups. The presence of laminarity in pterosaurs and birds, but not in bats, highlights that this feature, once considered exclusive to birds, may have convergently evolved in pterosaurs and birds.
Triassic pterosaur precursors of Brazil: catalog, evolutionary context, and a new hypothesis for phylogenetic relationships of Pterosauromorpha
Authors: GARCIA MAURÍCIO S. , MÜLLER RODRIGO T.
Published: February 2025

Abstract Pterosaurs, remarkable for their extensive evolutionary history and role as the first vertebrates to achieve active flight, have long intrigued paleontologists and the public alike. Spanning over 150 million years and vanishing at the end of the Mesozoic Era, pterosaurs represent a major evolutionary radiation within terrestrial ecosystems. Despite their prominence, the origins of pterosaurs have remained a complex puzzle in paleontology for over 200 years. We present a comprehensive catalog of pterosaur precursors specimens from the Upper Triassic of the Candelária Sequence within the Santa Maria Supersequence in southern Brazil and discuss their significance for understanding pterosauromorph radiation and the origins of Pterosauria. Additionally, we carried out a phylogenetic analysis to investigate the hypothesis that lagerpetids are closely related to pterosaurs, incorporating new data into the most comprehensive dataset of Triassic dinosauromorphs. Our results support the hypothesis that lagerpetids are pterosauromorphs, offering new insights into the evolutionary relationships between non-pterosaur pterosauromorphs and their better known volant relatives. This study highlights the importance of detailed anatomical and phylogenetic analyses in resolving the complex origins of pterosaurs and underscores the value of the Triassic fossil record in understanding the early evolution of pterosauromorphs.
Relação entre rede de suporte social e cognição em pessoas idosas
Authors: Santos Gabriela dos , Silva Sabrina Aparecida da , Costa Laydiane Alves , Ordonez Tiago Nascimento , Souza Maria Antonia Antunes de , Bacelar Diana dos Santos , Lessa Patrícia Prata , Cardoso Neide Pereira , Moraes Luiz Carlos de , Brucki Sonia Maria Dozzi , Gutierrez Beatriz Aparecida Ozello , Silva Thais Bento Lima da
Published: February 2025

RESUMO Objetivo Verificar a associação entre a rede de suporte social e o desempenho cognitivo em pessoas idosas saudáveis da cidade de São Paulo, com base em dados coletados em 2022. Métodos Foram entrevistados 207 idosos residentes do município de São Paulo, utilizando instrumentos como o Exame Cognitivo de Addenbrooke (ACE-R) e o Mapa Mínimo de Relações Sociais do Idoso (MMRI). A amostra faz parte de um estudo maior intitulado “A eficácia de um programa de estimulação cognitiva com componentes multifatoriais na cognição e em variáveis psicossociais de idosos sem demência e sem depressão: um ensaio clínico randomizado e controlado”. Resultados Os resultados indicam uma associação positiva e significativa entre a rede de suporte social e o desempenho cognitivo, com uma correlação mais forte nos subdomínios de atenção e orientação e fluência verbal. Além disso, a escolaridade e o desempenho cognitivo foram identificados como preditores significativos para uma rede sólida de suporte social. Conclusão Esses achados sugerem que as intervenções destinadas a promover uma rede de suporte social podem apresentar benefícios significativos na manutenção da função cognitiva.
Interseccionalidade e insegurança alimentar em favelas de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil
Authors: Ferreira Karynna Maria da Silva , Sales Aline Dayrell Ferreira , Moreira Uriel , Parajára Magda do Carmo , Friche Amélia Augusta de Lima , Caiaffa Waleska Teixeira , Borde Elis
Published: February 2025

A insegurança alimentar gera graves implicações para a saúde e a vida das populações. Muitos determinantes sociais já foram identificados, mas a compreensão da insegurança alimentar ainda é limitada devido a uma visão fragmentada que desarticula as diferentes dimensões de vulnerabilidade. Este estudo objetiva analisar a (in)segurança alimentar sob o olhar da interseccionalidade, tendo como local de estudo duas favelas de Belo Horizonte (Minas Gerais, Brasil) e seus entornos. A análise transversal foi realizada com dados do inquérito domiciliar do Projeto BH-Viva. A variável de desfecho foi a insegurança alimentar, e as variáveis de exposição foram obtidas pela construção interseccional de indicadores de vulnerabilidade social (sexo, raça/cor e Índice de Vulnerabilidade Socioeconômica Sensível à Insegurança Alimentar - IVSIA, construído a partir dos domínios trabalho e renda, escolaridade e condições de domicílio). As associações entre a insegurança alimentar e as exposições foram estimadas por meio de modelos de regressão logística, e o efeito das categorias de interseccionalidade sobre a insegurança alimentar foi capturado por termos de interação apropriados. Entre as pessoas em condições socioeconômicas desfavoráveis (IVSIA), as mulheres negras apresentaram as maiores chances de apresentar insegurança alimentar (OR = 7,50; IC95%: 3,20-17,58) do que homens negros e mulheres brancas. Os resultados revelam que a insegurança alimentar é marcada por processos de vulnerabilização interseccionais, em que se sobrepõem os efeitos de privação socioeconômica, sexismo, patriarcado e racismo. Dessa forma, reforçam a necessidade de pesquisas com abordagens interseccionais para identificar os padrões e as principais vítimas da insegurança alimentar, bem como a urgência de políticas públicas voltadas para as necessidades desses grupos.