bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mangrove Ecotourism in East Java, Indonesia: A Memorable Tourist Experience that Awakens Revisit Intention
Authors: Amir Sjafril , Astuti Widji , Chandrarin Grahita , Supriyadi Bambang
Published: October 2024

As outdoor tourism grows amidst competition in the tourism industry, ecotourism must offer tourists Memorable tourist experiences (MTEs). Memorable experiences shared on social media can be re-shared and have the potential to go viral. This study drew from previous empirical research and explored the mediating role of electronic word of mouth (eWOM) and MTEs on revisit intention in mangrove ecotourism in East Java, Indonesia. Samples were selected using a probabilistic technique among mangrove ecotourism tourists in Trenggalek District and Surabaya City, East Java, Indonesia. 250 questionnaires were distributed to respondents, out of which 160 were returned and deemed complete. The structural equation model (SEM) tested the hypothesis with the Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach. This research concludes that positive experiences left by tourists can directly influence revisit intention, but this influence is more significant if the experience is staged through eWOM. This research has implications for theory in understanding the role of MTEs and eWOM on revisit intention, while managerially it has implications for developing destination marketing strategies to create maximum MTEs and eWOM to generate revisit intention.
Keywords: ecotourism, eWOM, memorable tourist experiences, revisit intention
The Evolution of Security Operations Centers (SOCs): Shifting from Reactive to Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies
Authors: Nagar Gourav
Published: October 2024

As evident in today’s complex world, there are diverse, complex, and large-scale cyber threats, which require a change in organizational approaches to protection. Security Operations Centers (SOCs), are the first defense in the cybersecurity domain, and for a long time, relied on the reactive defense model where the security teams reacted to security incidents as and when they happened. This paper aims at identifying the changes in the design of the SOCs, specifically on the transition from reactive to proactive Security models.
The abstract gives a detailed description of the evolution of traditional SOCs that were developed to detect known threats and threats with known signatures such as firewalls and antivirus which posed issues in handling new and complex threats. This paper explores these factors and underscores how AI and machine learning, as well as other progressive technologies, can support a proactive approach. The change in the landscape comes from the innovation in technologies such as XDR, real-time threat intelligence, behavioral analytics, and Zero Trust architectures.
Moreover, the paper outlines how the SOC model type of proactive has the advantages of better threat identification, faster reaction time to cases and increased organizational readiness.This paper emphasizes the importance of proactive SOC strategies in modern cybersecurity and how they represent a crucial shift in defending against increasingly complex cyber threats.
Producción y difusión de la investigación de colecciones gráficas. El caso de las postales de guerra de la colección Kieffer-Marchand del AHRA
Authors: Alvarado Luna Patricio , Contreras Zanabria Fernando
Published: October 2024

La colección Kieffer-Marchand del Archivo Histórico Riva-Agüero cuenta con 236 postales referentes a la Primera Guerra Mundial.
El fútbol y la fotografía como espacio de resistencia y autorrepresentación: un acercamiento a la identidad barrial a partir del Club Deportivo Malambito
Authors: Flores Yamasato Rodrigo
Published: October 2024

El presente artículo es un análisis sobre las dinámicas que se generan en un equipo de fútbol de barrio, en donde la fotografía aparece como un espacio de resistencia y auto-representación.
Tecnología y ciudad: La evolución del diseño urbano en Argentina a través de las mediaciones digitales
Authors: Solarte Cristhian Andres
Published: October 2024

Este artículo analiza la influencia de la transformación tecnológica en el diseño urbano en Argentina, a través del proyecto urbano Puerto Madero II - Costanera Sur.
Operatorias discursivas en la puesta en valor de la ropa usada. La emergencia del vintage
Authors: Urcelay Lorena
Published: October 2024

El consumo de ropa usada, ha sido históricamente concebido como significante de pobreza.
Enhancing Animal Nutritional Security Through Biofortification in Forage Crops: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Rangasami S.R. Shri , Purnima M. , Pushpam R. , Ajaykumar R. , Thirunavukkarasu M. , Sathiya K. , Rajanbabu V. , Yazhini G.
Published: October 2024

Livestock nutrition is crucial for sustaining the health and productivity of farm animals, which are a cornerstone of the global food supply. Proper nutrition ensures that animals receive the necessary nutrients for essential bodily functions, growth, reproduction and lactation. Tailored, balanced diets that cater to the specific nutritional needs of different livestock species and their developmental stages also boost reproductive performance, leading to higher birth rates and healthier offspring. Conversely, inadequate nutrition can lead to stunted growth, diminished productivity, and increased vulnerability to diseases, ultimately resulting in significant economic losses. Nutritional imbalances among animals, especially in dairy goats and cattle, pose a significant challenge in livestock management. These disorders result from inadequate or imbalanced nutrient intake, leading to a range of metabolic and health issues. Fodders are essential to livestock nutrition, providing a balanced diet that supports overall animal health, growth and productivity. They are primary sources of energy, with grasses and cereals supplying carbohydrates needed for maintenance and production activities. Leguminous fodders like alfalfa and clover are rich in protein and crucial for muscle development, milk production and growth. Additionally, green fodders offer vital vitamins (A, D, E, K) and minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, which are necessary for various metabolic functions. The high fibre content in fodders aids in proper digestion and prevents digestive disorders. Overall, the review highlights the impact of various nutrient deficiencies on livestock, including the effects of anti-nutritional factors and the mechanisms of nitrate, oxalate and prussic acid toxicity in animals. It underscores the importance of agronomic bio fortification as a promising strategy to enhance the nutritional quality of fodder crops, thereby improving animal health and welfare, while also contributing to food security and sustainable agriculture.
Evaluación De Protocolos IATF Con Semen Congelado Vs Refrigerado En Bovinos Brahman
Authors: Porras Vargas Jose Luis , Maldonado Castro Gerardo Antonio , RODRIGUEZ MOLANO CARLOS EDUARDO
Published: October 2024

La presente investigación comparo los porcentajes de preñez al usar un semen congelado y semen refrigerado en un programa de monta estacional con inseminación artificial a término fijo (IATF) en ganado Brahman. Se extrajo semen de un toro raza Brahman con fertilidad confirmada, calidad seminal y examen reproductivo completo. Se seleccionaron 140 vacas raza Brahman y se dividieron en dos grupos cada uno de 70 vacas así:  el grupo 1 se insemino con semen congelado y en el grupo 2 se insemino con semen refrigerado. El semen congelado se colecto por electroeyaculado, evaluando su calidad y conservándolo en nitrógeno líquido por 3 meses hasta su uso en el programa de IATF. El semen refrigerado, se colectó el día del programa del IATF, evaluando su calidad seminal, diluyéndolo y refrigerándolo hasta su uso en el IATF. El diagnóstico de la preñez se hizo 45 días post servicio por medio de palpación rectal y ultrasonografía, obteniendo un porcentaje de preñez del 41,42% con el semen congelado y del 60% con semen refrigerado. Se concluye que el semen refrigerado presento mejor calidad y logro la mayor tasa de preñez.
Descripción detallada y análisis comparativo de técnicas para seguir el punto de máxima potencia en paneles solares usando OpenModelica
Authors: Gutiérrez Villa Yesika Andrea , Ortiz Castrillón José Robinson , Saldarriaga Zuluaga Sergio Danilo , Muñoz Galeano Nicolás , Lopez Jesus , Zuluaga Ríos Carlos David
Published: October 2024

Este artículo explica, implementa, analiza y compara el rendimiento de las siguientes técnicas para el segui-miento del punto máximo de potencia (MPTT por sus siglas en inglés) de un panel solar: 1) Perturbación yObservación (P&O), 2) tensión constante, 3) escalado simple, y 4) conductancia incremental. La descripcióndetallada de cada técnica se presenta como primera contribución del trabajo, para que los estudiantes deingeniería y los ingenieros puedan comprenderlas más fácilmente y ver sus ventajas e inconvenientes. Lastécnicas se implementaron en OpenModelica, donde se simula un panel solar comercial controlado por unconvertidor Boost. OpenModelica dispone de dos bloques MPPT basados en el algoritmo clásico P&O, porlo que se crearon bloques con los algoritmos de las otras técnicas como segunda contribución del artículo.Los resultados de la simulación muestran que la técnica de voltaje constante tiene el peor rendimiento, eslenta y su eficiencia cae considerablemente con los cambios de temperatura, por lo que no se recomienda suuso; mientras que la técnica de conductancia incremental presenta el mejor rendimiento con los cambios deirradiancia y temperatura.
Application of the Two-sided difference quotient in the solution of nonlinear Ill-posed inverse self-adjoint elliptic problem
Authors: Olivar Robayo Luis Eduardo , Granada Díaz Héctor Andrés
Published: October 2024

When we use a discretization by finite differences, to solve differential equations we find problems at the border of the domain of the solution. If the solution is also immersed in a ill-posed inverse problem; we can find very bad solutions. In this paper we apply a discretization of two - sided difference quotients method to solve Ill-posed inverse self-adjoint elliptic problem [Kirsch(2011)]. Some numerical examples showing the effectiveness of this method and we will use mollification techniques to smooth the solutions.
Dinámica de Crecimiento Tumoral Bajo Tratamiento de Quimioterapia, Un Análisis Matemático con Concentración Periódica de Medicamentos.
Authors: Espitia Morillo Cristian Camilo
Published: October 2024

En general, el crecimiento tumoral en el cuerpo humano a menudo se controla mediante un tratamiento quimioterapeutico. Esta investigación tiene como objetivo interpretar matemáticamente la dinámica entre las células tumorales y las células normales considerando el tratamiento con quimioterapia suministrada periódicamente. Con este objetivo se presenta un modelo con dos compartimentos celulares y uno farmacológico. Además, se proporciona un análisis de estabilidad del modelo, a partir del cual se producen cuatro escenarios diferentes para la dinámica tumoral. Finalmente, se presentan varias simulaciones numéricas considerando diferentes intervalos para las sesiones de quimioterapia.
stests: librería de R para realizar pruebas de hipótesis multivariadas
Authors: Piedrahita García Jean Paul , Hernández Barajas Freddy
Published: October 2024

La igualdad entre dos vectores de medias que provienen de poblaciones normales multivariadas puede evaluarse mediante la prueba T2 de Hotelling, la cual es una generalización de la prueba t de Student en el contexto multivariado. Sin embargo, cuando el supuesto de igualdad entre las dos matrices de covarianza no se cumple, el desempeño de la prueba puede verse afectada, dando lugar a conclusiones incorrectas. Esta investigación presenta 11 pruebas alternativas implementadas por el paquete stests en R para evaluar la potencia estadística. Se llevó a cabo un estudio de simulación Monte Carlo en el cual se estudian factores como el tamaño de muestra, la distancia entre los vectores de medias y un factor escalar entre las matrices de covarianza. Del estudio se encontró que la tasa de rechazos de la hipótesis nula (H0) aumenta cuando hay una mayor discrepancia entre los dos vectores de media y cuando el tamaño de muestra aumenta. Por el contrario, a medida que aumenta el factor escalar entre las matrices de covarianza, disminuye la tasa de rechazos. Los resultados demuestran que todas las pruebas desarrolladas en el paquete stests, que abordan el problema multivariado de Behrens-Fisher, son plausibles para comparar dos vectores de medias.
Teaching One-Way analysis of variance using country map puzzles
Authors: Hernández-Barajas Freddy , Cuartas-Rendón Simón , Usuga-Manco Olga , López-Ríos Víctor Ignacio
Published: October 2024

La enseñanza del diseño de experimentos de un solo factor es crucial para futuros profesionales. Por lo general, los profesores imparten clases magistrales y asignan ejercicios, sin explorar metodologías didácticas más cautivadoras. Esta investigación presenta una metodología novedosa: los estudiantes aprenden jugando con un rompecabezas del mapa de un país. Deben armar uno de dos rompecabezas: uno con nombres de departamentos y otro sin los nombres. La variable de interés es el tiempo que tardan en completar el rompecabezas. Además, se propone una aplicación Shiny para registrar datos y análisis. En un experimento con 25 estudiantes, se encontró evidencia de que el tiempo es menor cuando el rompecabezas incluye nombres de departamentos. En resumen, esta metodología innovadora ayuda a los estudiantes a comprender el diseño de experimentos en el aula.
Problems of the traditional culture of the indigenous minorities of the South of the Russian Far East and the role of the state in these processes (XX-early XXI centuries)
Authors: Gvozdev R.
Published: October 2024

During the XX-XXI centuries, aboriginal ethnic groups turned from independent ethnic formations into constituent parts of a large multinational state, with a fundamentally different spiritual dominant, a different social structure and type of economy. The changes affected both traditional material and spiritual culture. In the process of these changes, the concepts themselves were transformed, the lines between tradition and reality began to blur, since the latter is in constant dynamics. We made an attempt to assess the role of the state in the ongoing processes, as well as to compare the situation with the indigenous minorities in neighboring China, and note general trends. The study identifies the role of the main factors that influenced global transformations in the field of spiritual and material development of the Primorye Territrory, as well as outlines a somewhat new understanding of the problem of preserving ethnic identity.
Values of a contemporary Russsian-speaking woman (based on the materials of the Vladivostok New Year Tree of Wishes)
Authors: Krayushkina T.
Published: October 2024

The paper deals with the study of the values of a Russian-speaking contemporary woman. Wishes from the Vladivostok New Year Tree of Wishes (2020), in which the addressee or the addresser is a woman, were selected as the material for the study. The studied material indicates that the values of a modern Russian-speaking woman are a stage in the evolution of traditional Russian values, one of which is a strong family. In general, the desire of a modern woman to create a family (which is preceded by the search for a beloved and / or worthy man), procreation, and maintaining good relations with relatives is obvious. The following conclusions are made: if the contemporary woman has an idea of the characteristics of the values she needs, then other people demonstrate a generalized idea. Both complexes seem similar, but differ in the preference of components.
Merchants of the Vologda province in the structure of municipal government in the last third of the XIX century
Authors: Leyman I.
Published: October 2024

The paper deals with the correlation between the proportion of merchants in the total urban population of the Vologda province in the second third of the XIX century and the degree of representation of the merchant class in local self-government after the approval of the Town Regulations in 1870 and then in 1892. Based on materials published in the “Vologda Provincial Gazette” in the 1870s–1890s, the share of the merchant class in the number of electors in the towns of the Vologda province and the share of the merchant class in the number of elected members of the municipal Dumas were calculated and summarized in tabular and graphical form. The results of the analysis not only confirmed the widespread participation of merchants both in electoral processes as voters and in local self-government bodies – municipal Dumas, but also revealed certain patterns. Thus, the more developed the town was in terms of trade and industry, the more representative was the share of merchants among the members of the Duma, even despite the modest share of the merchant class in the total population of the town. And, conversely, in towns where trade and industry were rather of local importance, the share of merchants among members of the municipal Dumas was only slightly higher than their share in the total population of the town. The changing role of the town in the economic life of the province was also reflected in the degree of representation of the merchant class in the municipal Duma.
Constructing the historical memory of the 1917 revolution in school textbooks of the Republic of Azerbaijan (2018-2023)
Authors: Veremeychik M.
Published: October 2024

The paper deals with the main conceptual approaches to the presentation of the events of the February and October stages of the 1917 Revolution in the school textbooks of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Considerable attention is paid to the national component of the 1917 Revolution – the formation of the First Republic (Azerbaijan Democratic Republic) and the Second Republic (Azerbaijan SSR). The content of textbooks on academic subjects “History of Azerbaijan” for grades 5, 9, 11 and “General History” for grades 9, 11 published in 2018 - 2023 was analyzed.
A leitura na educação de jovens e adultos
Authors: Bezerra Soares Yvana , Costa Cleusa Vieira da
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: O artigo busca discutir a problemática da leitura entre os alunos da Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA). O objetivo principal é implementar um projeto de leitura no contexto das aulas dessa modalidade, visando fomentar o hábito de leitura entre os alunos e promover o desenvolvimento de habilidades de compreensão leitora.
Metodologia/Abordagem: O estudo utiliza uma abordagem qualitativa, com base na implementação de um projeto de leitura estruturado em seis sequências didáticas. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um questionário socioeconômico, rodas de conversa, diário de campo e registros fotográficos. A análise dos dados foi realizada utilizando a análise de conteúdo proposta por Bardin (2011), permitindo uma investigação da prática pedagógica e o impacto das atividades desenvolvidas no engajamento dos alunos com a leitura.
Originalidade/Relevância: O estudo é relevante por abordar a leitura como um mecanismo indispensável para a inclusão social de jovens e adultos na EJA, uma modalidade de ensino que frequentemente enfrenta desafios devido à descontinuidade do processo educacional na infância e adolescência. A originalidade está na adaptação das atividades de leitura ao cotidiano dos alunos, buscando tornar o processo significativo e alinhado às suas realidades sociais e culturais.
Principais Conclusões: Como resultado, observou-se um maior envolvimento dos alunos com a leitura ao longo do projeto. A participação nas atividades propostas melhorou a compreensão leitora dos alunos e despertou neles o interesse por leituras futuras. Houve uma mudança notável nas atitudes dos alunos em relação à leitura, que passou a ser vista como uma prática mais prazerosa e útil para suas vidas.
Contribuições Teóricas: A pesquisa contribui teoricamente ao demonstrar a importância de adaptar projetos de leitura às realidades específicas dos alunos da EJA. Além disso, oferece insights sobre como práticas pedagógicas contextualizadas podem transformar a percepção da leitura, promovendo o desenvolvimento de leitores mais autônomos e críticos.
Avaliação de inteligibilidade em salas de aula com aurilizações simuladas
Authors: Mahl Ana Luiza , Tenenbaum Roberto Aizik , Melo Viviane Suzey Gomes de
Published: October 2024

O artigo aborda uma nova técnica para avaliar a inteligibilidade da fala em salas de aula a partir de aurilizações simuladas. O objetivo principal é realizar testes de articulação a partir de sinais simulados e confrontar os resultados com testes de articulação medidos na sala real. Para tal, são escolhidas duas salas de aula em ambiente universitário. Essas salas são acusticamente medidas, de modo a determinar os tempos de reverberação (TRs) para distintas posições de receptor. As salas são, então, simuladas computacionalmente e os TRs calculados nos mesmos pontos. Um procedimento de otimização é aplicado de modo a aproximar os TRs simulados aos medidos, ajustando-se os coeficientes de absorção e espalhamento das superfícies que compõem o ambiente. Simulam-se, em seguida, as respostas impulsivas biauriculares para as mesmas posições de receptores e o resultado é convoluído com sinais anecoicos contendo listas de monossílabos, gerando aurilizações. Finalmente, as aurilizações são aplicadas por meio de fones de ouvido a um grupo de voluntários que também participaram dos testes de articulação reais e os resultados são comparados. Na comparação, verifica-se que os dois testes – reais e virtuais – apresentam diferenças da ordem de 2%, sendo a maior discrepância encontrada de 3%. Resta demonstrado, portanto, que a técnica utilizada se mostra confiável, particularmente após a aplicação do método de otimização. A utilização da técnica de avaliar inteligibilidade da fala por meio de aurilizações simuladas permite, por exemplo, ser aplicada em situações de pandemia ou demais casos em que se mostre inviável reunir um significativo número de pessoas em uma sala de aula.
Análise de ontologias para construção civil utilizando ferramentas automáticas baseadas em métricas de qualidade
Authors: Souza Douglas Lopes de , Ruschel Regina Coeli
Published: October 2024

A transformação da indústria da construção civil para um modelo de integração de sistemas com soluções automatizadas é possível por meio da adoção de bases semânticas de conhecimento que unificam a estrutura formal das informações. A utilização de ontologias na mediação da troca de informações entre dispositivos e sistemas permite que as aplicações se tornem cientes de seu contexto de operação, das suas regras e conceitos. A seleção de ontologias para incorporação em aplicações de base semântica depende de um conhecimento especializado e depende da avaliação de dimensões estruturais, conceituais e da eficácia da ontologia. As avaliações baseadas em métricas de natureza estrutural são empíricas e por vezes subjetivas e os frameworks de análise avaliam diferentes métricas muitas vezes com análises similares sobre as mesmas características. Desta forma esta pesquisa utiliza a abordagem baseada em métricas para avaliar as ontologias BOT, ifcOWL e DiCon analisando sua capacidade de suporte a um mapeamento semântico para extração de informações. A pesquisa também reúne e organiza as métricas do framework de qualidade SQuaRE e aplica a ferramenta NEOntometrics que automatiza a mensuração das medidas das características da ontologia. A avaliação se mostrou complexa e dependente de informações suplementares para análise, mas indicou a ontologia DiCon com melhor desempenho para representação do conhecimento em processos de extração de informação de textos de regulamentos.
The Effect of Third Party Funds, CFO, Debt Ratio on Earning Quality of Islamic Commercial Bank
Authors: Tusa'dya Halima , Rahma Wijayanti
Published: October 2024

This study aims to analyze the factors that affect Earnings Quality. This research will offer a new and broader view on the factors that influence the profit quality of Islamic commercial banks in Indonesia. This research use quantitative study that uses multiple regression analysis methods. The data used is panel data from 2019-2022. The factors analyzed for their influence in this study are Third Party Funds, CFO, and DER. The model estimation used is multiple regression analysis with a quantitative descriptive method. The results of the study show that the CFO and DER have an impact on earnings quality, while, third third-party Funds do not affect Earnings Quality. These findings indicates that banks need to pay more attention to managing operating cash flow (CFO) and capital structure (DER) to improve earnings quality. Proper management of these two variables can help banks achieve more stable and transparent financial performance. Although Third Party Funds do not significantly affect earnings quality, their management is still important to maintain the stability of the bank’s liquidity. These results also suggest that investors and other stakeholders may need to focus on CFO and DER as key indicators when assessing a bank’s earnings quality.
Impact of Islamic Financial Literacy, Money Attitude, and Social Environment on Young Muslim Couples' Financial Planning
Authors: Anindita Nandini , Sukmaningrum Puji Sucia , Rusmita Sylva Alif
Published: October 2024

Disciplined financial planning can create a more durable and financially stable marriage. However, many people still depend on fate, leading to financial planning being overlooked in daily life. Economic factors remain the second most common cause of divorce in Surabaya. Indonesia’s Sharia financial literacy index is only 8.93%, and only 6.3% of the population prepares for long-term financial goals. This study has the purpose of observing the modification theory of planned behavior with the variable Islamic financial literacy, attitude towards money, and social environment on family financial planning among young Muslim couples, especially in Surabaya. This research uses a quantitative approach used multiple linear regression analysis, utilizing IBM SPSS version 27 as the analytical tool. The subjects of this research are young Muslim couples in Surabaya, as younger generations often lack sufficient financial knowledge and tend to make poor financial decisions. The total sample consists of 75 respondents. The results show that Islamic financial literacy and social environment variables positively and significantly affect family financial planning. Meanwhile, the attitude towards money variable also shows an influence but is not statistically significant. These findings highlight the importance of improving Islamic financial literacy and leveraging the social environment to enhance family financial planning outcomes.
Trends in Research on the Concept of Active Ageing: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Duru Pınar , Öztürk Şadiye
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study aims to provide insights into the scientific activity in the field by conducting a bibliometric analysis of studies examining the concept of active ageing in the Web of Science_WoS database.
Methods: The research includes studies retrieved from the WoS database during a search conducted on September 2, 2023, containing keywords such as "active ageing," "active and healthy ageing," "healthy and active ageing," and "ageing well." The study examined various characteristics of these studies, including their type, publication frequency, relationship with sustainable development goals, country of origin, subject, journals, co-authors, author citations, and keywords. Bibliometric analyses were conducted using VOSviewer software.
Results: Out of the 1740 studies retrieved, materials such as editorials, book reviews, and conference abstracts (n=423) were excluded, leaving a total of 1317 studies for database inclusion, comprising 1203 articles and 114 reviews. Among the 1160 studies on Sustainable Development Goals, 15 out of 17 goals were covered. It was determined that 71% of the studies addressed the "Healthy and Quality Life" goal. Spain had the highest number of publications (n=201), while the United Kingdom received the most citations (n=3073). According to bibliographic matching analysis, the Gerontologist journal was identified as the most influential journal in the field.
Conclusion: The number and impact of research on active ageing have increased over time. The importance and impact of research in this field hold great potential to enhance the quality of life of the future elderly population and stimulate their societal contributions.
Exploring grapevine canopy management: effects of removing main leaves or lateral shoots before flowering
Authors: Verdenal Thibaut , Zufferey Vivian , Dienes-Nagy Ágnès , Bieri Stefan , Bourdin Gilles , Reynard Jean-Sébastien , Spring Jean-Laurent
Published: October 2024

Over the course of a six-year trial, we investigated the physiological response of the Swiss white cultivar Vitis vinifera Petite Arvine, rich in varietal thiols, to the following canopy removal treatments from the cluster area, i.e. from the shoot base to the sixth leaf of each shoot: A) lateral shoots only, B) lateral shoots + 50 % main leaves, C) lateral shoots + 100 % main leaves or D) main leaves only. All leaf removal (LR) treatments were performed at the pre-flowering stage.Intensive pre-flowering removal of both lateral shoots + 100 % main leaves from the cluster area (C) strongly reduced yield potential (‒47 % on average) and tended to reduce the concentration of 3-mercaptohexanol precursors (Cys-3MH) in the must (‒21 %; p-value < 0.10). The effect of LR on berry set and must composition was modulated by removing fewer main leaves (‒24 % in yield potential and ‒6 % in Cys-3MH concentration). Climate conditions primarily influenced yield and grape composition.Main leaves and lateral shoots played different physiological roles: removal of main leaves only (D) resulted in a larger leaf area (+15 %) due to the development of lateral shoots in the cluster area and a lower yield potential (‒12 %) due to fewer berries per cluster when compared one-to-one with removal of lateral shoots only (A). In the must at harvest, treatment D had higher concentrations of malic acid (+12 %), yeast-assimilable nitrogen (+10 %) and glutathione (+8 %), but there were no significant trends for TSS, pH, Cys-3MH or Folin index. The overall effects of pre-flowering LR on wine composition were negligible in the context of this trial.The study highlighted the different physiological roles of the main leaves and lateral shoots, suggesting that pre-flowering leaf removal should be used cautiously, taking into account the plant’s resilience to environmental conditions. This research is part of a broader project on grapevine canopy management in temperate climates in Switzerland.
Construction of the “Mission poCELLble” -Cellular Structure and Function: A Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) for Grade 7 Biology
Authors: Cabildo Lucrecia
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to address the persistent challenges of low student mastery in Grade 7 Biology by constructing and validating a Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) titled "Mission poCELLble" – Cellular Structure and Function. The development process was driven by the urgency to provide targeted support for students struggling with key concepts in cellular biology. A Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) for grade seven biology was the main objective of this study. The SIM was meticulously crafted based on the identified least mastered skills and the Department of Education's standard criteria for SIM construction. This research followed the input-process-output model of developing instructional material, utilizing two sets of questionnaires: one set for five identified experts and one for teacher and student users, each containing 19 statements tailored to their respective roles. Data analysis informed the construction of the SIMs, including identifying least mastered skills, assessing student-teacher agreement with the Kappa Measure, and measuring expert and readability levels with Cronbach's alpha and Flesh-Kincaid Reading Ease.The results revealed that the SIM content, pedagogical and technical aspects were “very evident” as rated by the experts. The internal consistency between responses are rated as “good”. These findings suggest the potential of the "Mission poCELLble" SIM as a valuable tool for intervention purposes in Grade 7 Biology classrooms. Further research is recommended to assess the SIM's effectiveness in improving student learning outcomes.
Enhancing Learning Interest in the Collaborative Learning Practitioner Lecture: Training on Determining the Viscosity of Palm Kernel Oil (PKO)
Authors: Aminati Salmah , Purwiandono Gani
Published: October 2024

This study aims to determine the effects in physical chemistry class with the workshop sessions on measuring PKO viscosity by CV. Bina Agro Mandiri. The effects are evaluated through the enhancing of student's learning interest in the Physical Chemistry II class in Chemistry Program of the Islamic University of Indonesia, which presents a good avenue for this investigation. The study was conducted by classroom, practical and online action. The data were analyzed using a pie chart. Findings showed that the implementation of the practical was able to increase the student's learning interests. Through case analysis tasks, students participate significantly in the teaching-learning process.
Systematic Literature Review: Mathematical Literacy Skills in Terms of Mathematics Learning Motivation
Authors: Meti Meti Hamdiyanti , Rodiana Ivta , Laelasari Laelasari , Subroto Toto
Published: October 2024

Mathematical literacy and motivation to learn mathematics are two important aspects of education. Mathematical literacy enables students to understand and apply mathematical concepts in everyday life, as well as think logically and solve problems. Mathematics learning motivation influences students' effort and perseverance in learning the material, improving academic interest and performance. The combination of the two is essential for educational success and the development of critical thinking skills required in the modern world. The objectives of research generally cover the following aspects Measuring Mathematics Literacy Level, Assessing Mathematics Learning Motivation, Identifying the Relationship between Mathematics Literacy and Learning Motivation, Recognizing Barriers and Challenges, Developing Effective Learning Strategies. This research uses the SLR (Systematic Literature Review) method by reviewing 16 articles. Data collection in this study was carried out by reviewing all articles related to Mathematical Literacy Ability, Learning Motivation, Mathematical Literacy Ability in terms of Learning Motivation published from 2019 to 2023. Based on the results of the study, it was found that motivation to learn mathematics plays an important role in students' mathematical literacy skills. Students with low motivation tend to learn by force, so their mathematical literacy skills are low because they tend to do problems procedurally without in-depth analysis. The implication is the need for motivational strategies, curriculum design, teacher training, literacy programs, and parental involvement.
Validity and Reliability of the GAITWell®: A Portable Modular System for Gait Analysis
Authors: Dias Wellingtânia Domingos , Kirkwood Renata , Brito Iury Cardoso , Capanema Ivo Oliveira , Sesselmann Meinhard , Vimieiro Claysson Bruno Santos , Huebner Rudolf
Published: October 2024

Background: Gait analysis systems are crucial for rehabilitation but are often time-consuming and less accessible in low and middle-income countries like Brazil. GAITWell® was developed to address these challenges with its modular and portable design for automated gait data extraction and analysis. This study evaluates its methodological properties. Methods: GAITWell® uses discrete binary sensors on interconnected plates to collect gait data, analyzed via the DBSCAN algorithm. Each plate measures 44 cm x 37 cm and features an 11 x 7 discrete sensor array with 4 cm spacing. Test-retest reliability was assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of the mean (SEM), and Bland-Altman plots. Concurrent validity was evaluated by comparing the GAITWell® measurements with those obtained from the Qualisys Pro-Reflex through correlations. Results: Participated 38 healthy young adults, including 18 females (47.4%). The sample had an average age of 33.2 years (SD 13.0) and an average BMI of 26.6 kg/m² (SD 5.4). Correlations between GAITWell® and Qualisys ranged from moderate to very high for most gait variables, except stride length (r = .360, p < .05). ICC2,1 showed moderate to good agreement for most variables, except for double support times, cadence, and base of support. Preliminary analysis suggests that increasing the sensor resolution to 1.2 cm x 1.2 cm could potentially decrease the measurement error from 2 cm to 0.6 cm, representing a theoretical reduction of 70%. Conclusions: While low resolution affected GAITWell® reliability, it remains a promising tool. Future research should focus on enhancing sensor accuracy to improve reliability.
HPV-Related Cancer Vaccine Strategies: A Focus on China
Authors: Cai Xia , Xu Ling
Published: October 2024

Human papillomavirus (HPV) persistent infection is a major pathogenic factor for HPV-related cancers, such as cervical cancer (CC), vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, anal cancer, penile cancer, and head and neck cancer (HNC). Vaccination against HPV is an effective measure to block the transmission of the virus and to prevent HPV infections and the occurrence of related cancers. Since the introduction of the world’s first prophylactic HPV vaccine, there has been a decline in the incidence of HPV infections and associated cancers. Furthermore, there are currently ongoing developments of preventive vaccines that cover more HPV types, as well as the clinical application of therapeutic HPV vaccines. This article reviews the latest literature on the research progress, efficacy, and safety of HPV vaccines for these cancers, providing a reference for HPV vaccination strategy.
Past, Present, and Future of Service Quality in Marketing
Authors: Asa Asa Romeo , Bock Jacqueline , Nautwima Johanna Pangeiko
Published: October 2024

Service quality has been one of the most significant concepts in marketing literature over the last two decades, empirically linked with customer satisfaction and long-term sustainability for businesses. The purpose of this paper is to provide an extensive review of the evolution of marketing-related articles in service quality and development. The review synthesis has shown that the Grönroos and SERVQUAL were some of the earliest service quality models to broaden intangibles within services and homogenise user experience outcomes between industries. Service quality research has evolved with technological evolution and digitalisation, which has changed customer experience parameters and created new dimensions. New-age digital trends dictate high-quality services based on personalisation, customisation habits, and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Customer preferences and loyalty have more to do with sustainability and ethical con-siderations. The service quality concept implications include the drivers of value co-creation and which emerging technologies could inform how services are delivered to customers. The review also highlights some challenges and opportunities for service quality research, including new frontiers that consider the interaction between humans and machines and social infrastructure and physical environment contexts in which services are delivered. To address the issue of the lack of an integrated perspective, this study utilises findings from the literature, particularly those emphasising human-AI interactions. The study's implication is to give a more complete theoretical framework of service quality and to combine findings from different points of view. This will give practitioners more leverage to implement service-level strategies in changing market conditions.
Scenario-Based Modeling of Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions in China
Authors: Bu Miaoling , Xi Weiming , Wang Yu , Wang Guofeng
Published: October 2024

Agricultural land in China represents a major source of nitrous oxide emissions, and as population growth and technological advancements drive agricultural intensification, these emissions are projected to increase. A thorough understanding of historical trends and future dynamics of these emissions is critical for formulating effective mitigation strategies and advancing progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. This study quantifies nitrous oxide emissions across 31 provinces in China from 2000 to 2021, employing the IPCC coefficient method alongside China’s provincial greenhouse gas inventory guidelines. The spatiotemporal evolution of emission intensities is examined, with the STIRPAT model employed to assess the influence of population, technological development, economic growth, and energy structure. The findings confirm that agricultural land remains the primary source of nitrous oxide emissions, with significantly higher levels observed in eastern coastal regions compared to western inland areas. Implementing targeted mitigation strategies, such as enhanced agricultural and manure management practices and region-specific interventions, is imperative to effectively curb the rising emission trends.
Dental Students’ Awareness Regarding Implementation of Digital Dentistry in Prosthodontics - A Questionnaire-Based Study
Authors: Gad Mohammed M. , Al Shehab Sujood S. , Alshaikhnasser Farah Y. , Alboryh Shaymaa Y. , Alkhalaf Ali I. , Khan Soban Q. , Alakloby Basmah O. , Alharbi Hind M. , Alhorish Nada , Alrajhi Shoug , Al-Abidi Khalid S. , Ali Mohamed Saber , Al-Dulaijan Yousif A. , Fouda Shaimaa M.
Published: October 2024

Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technology is growing in significance for prosthodontic treatment due to its impact on clinical performance and patient outcomes. It has been integrated into dental education to allow students to experience digital workflows. Despite these advancements, many dental students still lack sufficient knowledge of CAD-CAM technologies. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at the College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University. Based on previous studies, a validated questionnaire was distributed to undergraduate dental students and interns. The questionnaire assessed their knowledge and attitudes toward CAD-CAM technology in prosthetic dentistry. The responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and a chi-square test was used to study the association between knowledge and practice and the study year level. A total of 170 students participated in the study, with a mean age of 22.2 (±2.5) years. The proportion of female participants was 65.9%, and 34.1% for males. Knowledge varied across academic levels, with 4th- and 5th-year students demonstrating greater theoretical knowledge, while 6th-year students and interns showed more practical experience. Only three of the 18 knowledge-related questions received a correct response rate above 70%. Most participants (86%) reported acquiring knowledge from undergraduate courses, and 88% expressed interest in further training. CAD-CAM technology was most commonly practiced for fixed prostheses, and intraoral scanning was the most frequently used digital workflow. The study highlights the need to improve CAD-CAM education. While lower-level students displayed solid theoretical knowledge, advanced students benefitted from more practical exposure. Increasing hands-on experience and access to digital equipment is essential for preparing students to meet the demands of modern digitalized dentistry.
Indirect Detection of Degradation-Resistant Compounds on Groundwaters Forward-facing to Current Consumerism and Climate Change
Authors: Mariano Norzagaray Campos , Saul López Rocha , Patricia. Muñoz Sevilla , Jorge. Montiel Montoya , Omar Llanes Cárdenas , María. Ladrón de Guevara Torres , García Luz Arcelia Serrano
Published: October 2024

To address the complex challenges posed by climate change and its effects on surface environments, subsoil, and groundwater, evaluating the impacts of Degradation-Resistant Organic Compounds (DROCs), such as fats and oils, is crucial. Increasing variability in temperature and precipitation has exacerbated DROC dispersal, particularly near open dumps and poorly managed landfills. As a global pollution issue, DROC’s pervasive and persistent nature requires urgent attention. This study aims to develop and implement effective strategies to detect and describe the stages of DROC decomposition. Identifying sites where DROCs are trapped and their dispersion can facilitate planning remediation efforts and mitigating adverse effects on ecosystems and human health. The study focuses on evaluating DROCs’ annual spatiotemporal distribution, improving waste management practices, monitoring the subsoil, and implementing remediation strategies. DROCs persist through various stages in groundwater, making effective detection methodologies essential. Continuous monitoring, subsoil characterization, and diverse climatic observations are necessary, especially in areas with improper landfill selection. Poor waste management contributes significantly to DROC pollution, exacerbated by current consumerism and increasing waste. The research highlights the importance of improving waste management practices and judiciously selecting landfill sites to prevent further degradation. Apparent resistivity variations in the subsoil, linked to DROC dispersal, are analyzed to map affected areas and understand propagation under different environmental conditions. New tools and methodologies aim to enhance DROC monitoring and remediation strategies. Adopting sustainable waste management practices and carefully selecting disposal sites is essential to mitigating DROC’s impacts, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and protecting environmental and public health. Addressing risks associated with excessive consumption, inadequate waste management, and poor landfill selection is crucial for restoring ecosystem resilience and environmental protection.
Pharmacological Dose of Vitamin C Promotes Apoptosis by Induces Caspases -3 to -9, Inhibits Matrix Metalloproteinases, Reduces Cell Cycle Proteins, and Enhances Tumor Suppressor Genes Expression in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells
Authors: Bennett Lunawati Lo
Published: October 2024

Breast cancer is currently the second leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 15% of all deaths (8.2 million deaths). Approximately 20% of breast cancer diagnoses are triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a type of cancer that lacks receptors for estrogen (ER negative), progesterone (PR negative), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2/neu negative). Consequently, TNBC doesn’t respond to hormonal or targeted therapies, making it challenging to treat due to its rapid growth, metastasis, and high recurrence rate within the first three years of therapy. Alternative chemotherapies are needed to address this problem. Pharmacological dose of vitamin C (high-dose VC) has been identified as a potential treatment for some cancer cells. The present study aimed to evaluate whether VC has a therapeutic effect on TNBC using MDA-MB-231 cells as the model. MTT assay, Hoechst 33342 staining, Nuclear ID Red/Green staining, Rhodamine 123 staining, and Western blot analysis were employed to test the hypothesis that pharmacological dose of VC can kill TNBC cells. Upregulation of Apaf-1, caspases -3, -6, -7, -8, and -9, inhibition of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9), reduction in cell cycle protein expression, and enhancement of tumor suppressor proteins such as p53 and p21 indicated that pharmacological dose of VC has promising anti-cancer properties in the treatment of TNBC.