bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Morbidity among resettled refugees at arrival in Ontario, Canada (1994–2017): a controlled interrupted time series study examining the effect of the Immigration Refugee Protection Act, 2002
Authors: Wanigaratne Susitha , Stukel Therese , Lu Hong , Guan Jun , Hynie Michaela , Saunders Natasha Ruth , Guttmann Astrid
Published: November 2024

Background

Immigration inadmissibility on medical grounds is common among high-income countries. In Canada, the Immigrant and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) became law in 2002. With humanitarian protection as a priority, IRPA removed medical inadmissibility based on exceeding a cost threshold for the projected use of health and social services for resettled refugees. Our objective was to determine whether resettled refugees arriving in Ontario after IRPA became law (2004–2017) were more likely to exceed the cost threshold than those who arrived before (1994–2002).

Methods

We linked population-based immigration (1994–2017) and healthcare data (1994–2019) in Ontario, Canada and conducted interrupted and controlled interrupted time series (ITS and CITS, respectively) analyses using segmented regression. We examined morbidity prevalence (a proxy for exceeding the cost threshold), in the pre-IRPA and post-IRPA periods among resettled refugees and three control groups—successful asylum seekers, economic immigrants and other Ontario residents. Morbidity prevalence levels and slopes across years were estimated comparing the post-IRPA to pre-IRPA period within resettled refugees and each control group (ITS), and for resettled refugees relative to each control group comparing the same periods (CITS).

Results

Morbidity prevalence levels and slopes did not increase significantly within resettled refugees arriving after compared with before IRPA, nor when compared with control groups. Increasing morbidity prevalence among all immigrant groups post-IRPA suggested that subsequent policy changes linked to excessive demand policies may have impacted morbidity.

Conclusion

Evolving medical inadmissibility policies suggest the need to provide a fulsome evaluation, balancing possible implications with the documented contributions immigrants make to Canada.
Interdisciplinary perspectives on forest ecosystems and climate interplay: a review
Authors: Feng Qi , Yang Hang , Liu Yunli , Liu Zisen , Xia Shibin , Wu Zhenbin , Zhang Yi
Published: November 2024

This review comprehensively examines the multifunctional role of forest ecosystems in climate regulation and the consequential impacts of climate change on these critical biomes. A systematic approach was employed, utilizing extensive bibliometric analysis and synthesis of recent literature from databases such as Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. Key ecological functions of forests, including carbon sequestration, albedo modulation, evapotranspiration, and cloud formation, were scrutinized to elucidate their contributions to the global carbon cycle and local/regional climate dynamics. The analysis highlights significant phenological shifts, species migrations, and increased vulnerabilities to pests, diseases, and fire disturbances as primary indicators of climate-induced ecological changes. Furthermore, the study explores the intricate feedback loops that exacerbate deforestation and alterations in forest structure and function. Predictive models incorporating various climate scenarios are discussed, emphasizing their importance in developing adaptive management strategies for forest conservation. The findings underscore the necessity for interdisciplinary approaches and stakeholder engagement to formulate effective strategies for mitigating climate change impacts and enhancing forest ecosystem resilience. This review advances the field of ecology by providing critical insights into the interplay between forest ecosystems and climate dynamics, offering a foundation for future research and policy development.
Income and Jobs from Global Value Chain Participation by Developing Asian Economies
Authors: GENTILE ELISABETTA , DE VRIES GAAITZEN J.
Published: November 2024

This paper studies participation by developing Asian economies in global value chains (GVCs). We use an input–output framework to measure the impacts that GVCs of final manufactured products have on jobs and income. We combine new occupations data with multiregional input–output tables to examine 15 developing Asian economies from 2000 to 2018. Using an accounting framework, developing Asian economies are compared to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development economies. Our findings show that various developing Asian economies—including Bangladesh, Cambodia, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Viet Nam—achieved rapid expansions in the scale of their respective production activities. Further, several economies—including the PRC, Thailand, and Viet Nam—increased productivity in knowledge-intensive activities, suggesting functional upgrading within GVCs.
A Generalized Pumping Lemma for Weighted Recognizable Languages
Authors: Maletti Andreas , Nuernbergk Nils Oskar
Published: November 2024

Pumping lemmata are the main tool to prove that a certain language does not belong to a class of languages like the recognizable languages or the context-free languages. Essentially two pumping lemmata exist for the recognizable weighted languages: the classical one for the Boolean semiring (i.e., the unweighted case) and a similar one for fields. A joint generalization of these two pumping lemmata is provided that applies to all (right) Artinian semirings. These are (potentially non-commutative) semirings over which all finitely generated (right) semimodules have a finite bound on the length of chains of strictly increasing (right) subsemimodules. Since Artinian rings are exactly those that satisfy the Descending Chain Condition, the Artinian semirings include all skew fields and naturally also all finite semirings. The new pumping lemma thus covers most previously known pumping lemmata for recognizable weighted languages and a non-exhaustive list of semirings to which the new pumping lemma can be applied is provided as well.
Seismic Tomography of the Velocity Structure of the Upper Mantle of the Earth’s Crust Based on Artificial Intelligence Technology
Authors: Qian Haizhong
Published: November 2024

The velocity at the top of the upper mantle of the Earth’s crust is an important parameter to study the evolution of the Earth’s crust. The formation and evolution of surface tectonic units are closely related to the velocity structure at the top of the upper mantle. The propagation time of seismic waves between earthquakes and stations in modern seismology has high accuracy and reliability, including the study of the Earth’s ring structure and the source of deep driving force of plate tectonics are mainly from the interpretation of velocity structure, using the time information to extract velocity information is the most important method in geophysical methods, which has been widely applied to obtain the velocity structure of the crustal mantle. Seismic tomography is one of the most effective means to study the velocity structure of the Earth’s interior. The results obtained by manual extrapolation and distribution assumptions are sometimes unsatisfactory due to the difficulty of knowledge acquisition and the limitations of experts’ knowledge of multidimensional data. With the development of artificial intelligence technology, the interpretation accuracy and credibility of seismic laminar imaging can be improved by using the self-organized learning ability possessed by artificial neural networks and their powerful classification computational power. Therefore, the method studied in this paper is a seismic walk-time laminar imaging method that uses artificial intelligence technology and seismic-related data to invert the velocity structure of the upper mantle of the Earth’s crust. The method can be divided into four parts: model parameterization, calculation of travel time and path, inversion calculation and performance evaluation. The first part is to divide the model space of the study area into blocks or grid nodes (model parameterization), calculate the path and travel time of seismic wave rays from the source to the station, and then build a neural network model based on the difference between the theoretical travel time and the observed travel time of seismic waves, i.e., travel time residual, and finally obtain the seismic laminar imaging of the study area.
C Language Teaching Platform Design Based on Blockly Open-Source Software
Authors: Cheng Hongfang , Chen Wanshun
Published: November 2024

Given the massive and complex nature of new media advertising information, users need to effectively search and filter relevant advertisements. This paper proposes a multifunctional search optimization scheme for new media advertising information based on XML technology. This scheme first integrates user attribute data, constructs membership functions and deterministic index systems to accurately characterize the comprehensive attributes of advertisements and classify them. By calculating the average value of constant threshold elements, a model of the attractiveness of advertisements to users is established to quantify the similarity between text information and queries, as well as user browsing behavior. On this basis, design a search model to sort and merge advertising information, generating accurate search results. Experiments have shown that dynamic new media advertisements are more attractive than static types, and this method significantly improves search efficiency to over 90%, while ensuring a high level of 98% match between search content and keywords.
Multiplier-less Electronically Tunable Mem-capacitor Emulator with Experimental Results
Authors: Shankar Chandra , Gupta Rahul Kumar
Published: November 2024

This paper presented a multiplier-less memcapacitor emulator circuit that is implemented without using a memristor mutator. The proposed circuit is a charge-controlled memcapacitor built with analog blocks. Comparatively, this circuit uses fewer active–passive elements, where all passive elements are grounded. In addition, the most advantageous feature is its tuning which can be done externally by electronic means. Also, the proposed circuit layout has been drawn with minimum metal routing, optimum floor planning, and DRC and LVS checks. The circuit behavior is justified through various simulations in the Cadence Virtuoso-Spectre tool with 180-nm CMOS parameters, and the operating frequency of the proposed circuit is up to 4[Formula: see text]KHz. In addition, theoretical and simulated results are proven through experimental verification using off-the-shelf IC.
Averaging principle for McKean–Vlasov SDEs with Lévy noise and Hölder coefficients
Authors: Wang Wenya , Guo Zhongkai , Wang Yanmin
Published: November 2024

This paper investigates the averaging principle for a class of McKean–Vlasov Stochastic Differential Equations (MVSDEs) with Lévy noise and Hölder continuous coefficients. By employing the Yamada–Watanabe approximation technique, we establish the convergence of the original equation’s solution to the solution of the averaging equation in the [Formula: see text] sense with [Formula: see text].
Navigating Esthetic Challenges: Immediate Implant Placement and Comprehensive Restorative Solutions—A Clinical Case With 2‐Year Follow‐Up Study
Authors: Guzman-Perez Gerardo , Jurado Carlos A. , Alresayes Saad , Floriani Franciele , Rojas-Rueda Silvia , Tsujimoto Akimasa
Published: November 2024

Introduction: The esthetics of immediate implant dentistry can be challenging. Clinical considerations for immediate implant placement have demonstrated long‐term success rates comparable to traditional delayed implant protocols. However, it is a sensitive technique that requires proper treatment planning as well as meticulous execution to be predictable and successful in the long term.

Methods: This clinical situation demands extensive knowledge of soft and hard tissue management for atraumatic tooth extraction followed by implant therapy, along with an understanding of the available materials to meet esthetic needs. This case report features a female patient with the chief complaint of needing to replace an anterior crown due to loss of retention. After a comprehensive oral assessment and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) radiographic examination, it was determined that the crown on Tooth #9 was fractured at the subgingival level. Furthermore, gingival zenith positions displayed differences at the keratinized mucosa level in Teeth #7, #8, and #9, and the metal marginal areas of the porcelain‐fused‐to‐metal (PFM) crowns in the anterior area of Teeth #5, #7, #8, #9, and #10 were apparent. The procedure involved atraumatic extraction of Tooth #9, followed by immediate implant placement. Crowns on Teeth #5, #7, #8, and #10 were replaced, and veneers on Teeth #6 and #11 were fabricated using press lithium disilicate‐reinforced ceramic. Connective tissue graft (CTG) was contoured before final implant restorations.

Results: The final implant crown was restored using a prefabricated abutment with a titanium base and lithium disilicate ceramic dental material. A well‐planned combined treatment, including atraumatic tooth extractions for immediate implants and ideal contouring of soft tissues, can significantly impact the outcome of esthetic restorations.

Conclusions: Single immediate implant–supported crowns in the esthetic zone were able to fulfill the patient’s esthetic expectations.
Pullulan‐Based Films: Unveiling Its Multifaceted Versatility for Sustainability
Authors: Dewan Md. Forshed , Islam Md. Nahidul
Published: November 2024

This article explores the multifaceted potential of pullulan‐based films across food‐packaging, pharmaceutical, biomedical, and cosmetic applications. In food‐packaging, pullulan films serve as transparent, flexible, and high‐oxygen barrier materials, effectively preserving the freshness and quality of a wide range of fruits and vegetables. Edible pullulan films extend the shelf life and enhance food safety, while active pullulan films inhibit microbial growth and oxidation, thus supports food preservation. In the pharmaceutical industry, pullulan‐based films offer promising solutions for oral drug delivery, providing biodegradable and rapid disintegration for enhanced solubility and bioavailability of drugs. Additionally, due to their mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and antimicrobial properties, pullulan films demonstrate potential in wound dressings and tissue engineering applications. Furthermore, pullulan’s utility extends to the cosmetic industry, where it is used widely in various ingredients in skincare products, cosmetics, and personal care items. Its moisturizing, stabilizing, and film‐forming properties make pullulan an attractive component in the industry. Future research directions should focus on cost‐effective production methods and expanding industrial applications to further enhance their effectiveness and versatility. This in‐depth analysis highlights the significant potential of pullulan‐based films across multiple industries and underscores the importance of continued research and development efforts to fully unlock their diverse applications and benefits.
Hyperkalemia During Prolonged Anesthesia in a Greyhound
Authors: O’Neill A. K.
Published: November 2024

Case Report: A 3‐year‐old female neutered greyhound presented for a dental procedure under general anesthesia. At the time of presentation, the dog was clinically well, with no health concerns from the client except for halitosis. The dog underwent general anesthesia with 13 teeth extracted and was stable until a severe, acute bradycardia was noticed at 2 h and 20 min postinduction. Venous blood analysis revealed a marked hyperkalemia. The dog was treated with calcium gluconate, an intravenous fluid bolus, glucose, and atropine. Serum potassium levels returned to within normal reference range at 60 min posttreatment. The dog developed ventricular tachycardia in recovery which responded to two lignocaine boluses. The dog was discharged from hospital in a stable condition.

Conclusions: Unanticipated hyperkalemia during anesthesia was treated in an otherwise healthy greyhound undergoing a dental procedure.
Bifurcation Analysis of a Delayed Predator–Prey Model With Square Root Response Functions
Authors: Peng Miao , Lin Rui , Huang Lei , Zhang Zhengdi
Published: November 2024

In this paper, a delayed predator–prey model with a square root functional response is structured and analyzed. Through a discussion of the time delay and an analysis of the characteristic equations, the local stability of the boundary equilibrium and the positive equilibrium and the existence of Hopf bifurcation are investigated. On this basis, the critical value of the Hopf bifurcation is derived. According to the central manifold theorem and normal form theory, the nature of the Hopf bifurcation is obtained. Finally, by conducting numerical simulations, it is observed that incorporating a time delay can influence the stability of the predator and prey populations, causing periodic oscillations in the number of two populations.
Biphasic Approach for Bioethanol Production
Authors: Shukla Akanksha , Malik Tabarak , Mohan Anand
Published: November 2024

The physiochemical pretreatment was performed using different concentrations of oxalic acid (OA) as a simultaneous pretreatment and saccharification (SPS) process on rice straw to obtain reducing sugar from two‐phasic SPS process using enzymatic and acidic hydrolysis to subsequently ferment to bioethanol in order to maximize the yield of bioethanol. The optimal condition for pretreating rice straw using 0.5, 0.75, 1, and 1.5 M OA at 120°C for 1 h was evaluated. The morphological and structural changes after simultaneous pretreatment and SPS process were evaluated using Fourier‐transform infrared (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X‐ray diffraction (XRD), and field‐emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) analysis. It was evaluated that optimum pretreatment conditions using a lesser concentration of OA had resulted in 30.37% of xylan removal from pretreated rice straw obtained after simultaneous pretreatment and SPS process. The ethanol production yield ranged from 0.42 to 0.37 g/g with fermentation efficiency of up to 57.18% and an overall ethanol production yield of 42.84% from the obtained hydrolysate of the two‐phasic SPS process. The highest ethanol concentration from the obtained hydrolysate was produced at 120°C for 1 h with 0.75 M OA; under this condition, maximum degradation of utilized lignocellulosic biomass takes place.
Figure S9 from Functional RNAi Screening Identifies G2/M and Kinetochore Components as Modulators of TNFα/NF-κB Prosurvival Signaling in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Morgan Ethan L. , Saleh Anthony D. , Cornelius Shaleeka , Carlson Sophie G. , Toni Tiffany , Cheng Hui , Jeon Jun , Viswanathan Ramya , Yang Xinping , Silvin Christopher , Clavijo Paul E. , Sowers Anastasia L. , Mitchell James B. , Ormanoglu Pinar , Lal Nag Madhu , Martin Scott E. , Chen Zhong , Van Waes Carter
Published: November 2024

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Supplementary Figure S4 from Tumoral Interferon Beta Induces an Immune-Stimulatory Phenotype in Tumor-Associated Macrophages in Melanoma Brain Metastases
Authors: Gellert Julia , Agardy Dennis A. , Kumar Swaminathan , Kourtesakis Alexandros , Boschert Tamara , Jähne Kristine , Breckwoldt Michael O. , Bunse Lukas , Wick Wolfgang , Davies Michael A. , Platten Michael , Bunse Theresa
Published: November 2024

Supplementary Figure S4 shows type I IFN response signature gene expression in human melanoma brain metastasis macrophages.
Neonatal Outcomes following 2 Cases of Maternal CAR-T Therapy for High-Grade B-Cell Lymphoma
Authors: O'Reilly Daniel , Jones Charlotte , Smith Aisling , Mackin David , Mc Donald Laura , Quinn John , O'Reilly Maeve , Flinn Aisling M. , Leahy Ronan , Williams David , Donnelly Jennifer , Corcoran David
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR-Ts) targeting CD19 represent a significant advance in treatment for patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell malignancies. Although a significant minority of recipients are women during their reproductive years, there is a paucity of data regarding pregnancy and neonatal outcomes in women previously treated with CAR-T. This is important as maternal T cells are known to cross the placenta and into breastmilk during pregnancy and breastfeeding, respectively. Case Presentation: Here we present two successful pregnancies following CAR-T therapy where both neonates were initially breastfed. These represent the first cases of neonates born following CAR-T therapy comprehensively described in medical literature. Conclusion: Pregnancy following CAR-T therapy does not appear to be associated with adverse neonatal outcomes. Further work is required to delineate the outcomes in this population.
Teachers’ Satisfaction and Perceived Stress in Science Teaching: A Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: Carmen Jesson , Balanga Gerald Jayson B.
Published: November 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically impacted the world of education, influencing teachers' levels of stress and satisfaction. While numerous studies address teacher stress and job satisfaction, there is a paucity of evidence in the context of public senior high school science teachers in science instruction during a global health crisis. This explanatory sequential mixed-methods study examined the relationship between levels of science teaching satisfaction and perceived stress, as well as the factors contributing to teachers' satisfaction and stress. The researchers utilized standardized instruments and in-depth interviews with the research participants. Results showed that science teachers had average job satisfaction and moderately perceived stress in science teaching. The levels of perceived stress and job satisfaction between education and non-teacher education graduates are comparatively similar. Meanwhile, the study found a non-significant negative relationship between science teaching satisfaction and perceived stress. Furthermore, factors such as workplace culture, student learning, good compensation with opportunities for promotion, and professional development programs were found to impact teachers’ satisfaction in science teaching. Factors contributing to teachers’ perceived stress included the COVID-19 pandemic, availability of teaching and learning resources, limited contact hours, demands for submission of reports and other paperwork, student behavior and attitude towards studies, and teacher-specific factors. Finally, suggestions from the science teachers to reduce stress entailed maintaining work-life balance, exercising proper time management, reduced workloads to allow for a focus on teaching, and promoting collaboration among science teachers.
Knowledge and Social Relevance: Analyzing Socio-scientific Nature of Learning Competencies and Standards in Grade 8 Science
Authors: Purisima Jasper Kent A. , Celedonio Milagros A.
Published: November 2024

The Philippine education system is obscured of global competence by various challenges including developing skills and inclusive education (Diano, et. al, 2023). Since 2018, the Philippines has placed at the bottom, ranking last out of 78 participants, and barely improved in 2022 ranking 77th out of 81 countries participating (Education GPS & OECD, n.d.; OECD, 2022).  A study revealed that essential competencies in the curriculum should highlight various concepts and contexts of problems in the community (Belmi & Mangali, 2020). Through a quantitative research design, this study analyzed 40 stratified samples of competencies and standards of the Grade 8 Science Curriculum Guide for its distribution and extent of socio-scientific issues (SSI) consideration and the underlying factors that could potentially hinder its effective implementation in the four (4) science disciplines. Findings revealed an unequal distribution of consideration in the curriculum guide for SSI in different science disciplines. Earth and Space with a mean of 4.26 appear to integrate SSI more effectively as compared to other science disciplines. On the other hand, varying factors such as limitations to various resources and socio-cultural contexts could largely hinder the implementation and integration of SSI in the curriculum guide. This study concludes that there is sufficient and acceptable frequency in the distribution of SSI in the curriculum guide of Science Grade 8 across four core disciplines, however, this study also acknowledges that there are present limitations that need to be considered.
Exploring Pre-Service Teachers' Knowledge and Perceptions of Classroom Assessment: A Pathway to Enhanced Pedagogy
Authors: Joaquin Cleo Jude A.
Published: November 2024

This present study investigates the extent to which pre-service teachers understand classroom assessment and their conceptions of its effects on student learning and improvement of instruction. In the survey response of 106 pre-service teachers, the knowledge in assessment procedures was strongly positive. However, there is room for development in areas such as planning for varied learners, data interpretation, and feedback (average mean = 3.74).
The mean score of 4.00 reveals that pre-service teachers consider assessment important for identifying students' strengths, and fine-tuning education, but targeted training in real skills is recommendable for delivering assessment effectively at an educational institution.
Empowering Young Researchers: The Influence of Research Consultations on the Perceived Preparedness of Grade 11 Students in Research Writing
Authors: Aure Abigail D. , Ibañes Shaina B. , Ty Gerald Jad P. , Bagares Rob Cris A.
Published: November 2024

s the Philippines strives best to teach Filipino learners how to become globally competent learners and workers of the world in the future through its implementation of K-12 and the teaching of research subjects, it is befitting to assess how students are being prepared for writing research. While other countries conduct research consultations by scheduling appointments with librarians, the schools in the country make the most out of their teachers by serving as research consultants at the same time. This study analyzes how research consultations with Practical Research 1 teachers influence the perceived preparedness of 16 Grade 11 students in one non-sectarian school in Marikina City through qualitative narrative research. Based on the findings, it is concluded that the students view research consultations as a beneficial activity that improves their research writing and communication skills. Although beneficial, challenges such as incoherent feedback from validators, appointment conflicts, and miscommunication hinder them from maximizing the use of research consultations. In the end, the researchers recommend improving research consultation tools and management, and conducting a longitudinal quantitative approach to assess the effectiveness of research consultations in enhancing the competencies of students in research writing.
Growth and Productivity of Carrots (Daucus carota) Applied with Bio-Stimulant Solution
Authors: Oñal, Jr. Paulino A , Cabillan Eged B. , De la Paz Nathaniel Arly A. , Togle Christian , Andrade Francis E. , Gayat Allan G. , Buenafe Owen B.
Published: November 2024

Carrots (Daucus carota) is an essential vegetable because of its high beta-carotene (Vitamin A). This study seeks to determine the growth and yield performance of carrots applied with different concentrations of bio-stimulant (BSS). This study was conducted at the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos, School of Agriculture last December 28, 2023 to March 27, 2024. Eighty (80) carrot seeds (Kaneko Bonfire Variety) were used as planting materials. The seedlings were transferred in polyethylene bags using the Complete Randomized Design (CRD) with four treatments replicated four times. The treatments were the Control (no BSS), 10%, 20%, and 30% BSS.  The BSS was applied at the plant base 15 and 35 days after transplanting (DAT). The data gathered was analyzed utilizing the STAR 2.1.0 software. To determined the relationships among different characteristics, we used Pearson's Product Moment Correlation Analysis to assess the correlations and associations. The results indicate that plants applied with 30%BSS have an average stem length of 17.79cm, more foliage of 7.95, bigger taproots with 9.28cm, heavier taproots of 32.45gm, heavy stems and leaves at 16.35gm, biomass accumulation of 46.60gm, and average yield of 16,225kg/hectares. The control (0 BSS), on the other hand, has an average stem length of 14.75cm, fewer leaves at 7.10, smaller taproots with 7.59cm, lighter taproots of 16.90gm, the lighter weight of stems and leaves at 10.15gm, smaller biomass acculation of 28.98gm, and lower yields at 8,450kg/hectare.  This study recommends the application of 30% bio-stimulant concentration in enhancing the growth and yield performance of the carrot plants.
Leveraging Business Analytics for Enhanced Decision-Making Navigating Challenges and Exploiting Opportunities
Authors: Mazher Muhammad Ahmad , Tramankuti Yasotha Nair
Published: November 2024

Business analytics (BA) is revolutionizing how businesses use data to gain a competitive advantage. It offers opportunities for deeper customer insights, targeted marketing campaigns, improved customer satisfaction, new product and service opportunities, and optimized business processes. However, challenges like data quality, talent acquisition, and ethical considerations exist. This study reviews BA literature and discusses the challenges faced by organizations in implementing business analytics, including data availability, quality, skills and training, and technology infrastructure considerations. We conducted a study on 133 analytics professionals in Lahore, Pakistan. Data availability and quality, skills and training, and technology infrastructure all had a positive and significant impact on business analytics challenges and opportunities. The findings aim to contribute to a better understanding of business analytics, implementation challenges, and opportunities.
Impact of Community Outreach Programs of Taguig City Police Station Community Affairs Development Division: Basis for a Capacity Development Plan
Authors: Nebrida Alan P. , Ojeda Anthony O.
Published: November 2024

This study will assess the impact of the outreach programs that are implemented by the Community Affairs Development Division (CADD) of the Taguig City Police Station as relates to peace and order, intelligence collection, image of the police, effectiveness at resolution of crimes among many others. Several reasons are cited for conducting studies like the above ones and these include evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and the establishment of areas that require improvements. Information was collected from barangay officials, CADD personnel, and their auxiliary members using a quantitative research design comprised of surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions. It was discovered that outreach benefited the police reputation, intelligence gathered, the ability to solve crimes, in general, the maintenance of public order, through stronger police-community partnerships and raised sentiments of safety. Nevertheless, the shortcoming of the program was also commended just as much as very poor communication between the police and the community members and very few of they in intelligence gathering. In accordance with the query of the effectiveness of the programs, there was no statically significant difference between the categories of the respondents, both showing that programs are helpful. But resources, which have been identified to be challenged in the CADD outreach programs, relate to resource management, diversity of skills, communication with partner agencies, and availability of the venue, allocation of the budget, financial support on constant basis, and inter-agency cooperation to name the few. In this context, the report on 'Partnerships between Law Enforcement and Local CADD Agencies' observes, The CADD outreach programs have greatly reduced the problem in relation to the concerns of both public safety and the relation of the law enforcement agency with the community. There will be improved diversification of skills and competence levels, effective utilization of the resources, good communication means, and proper housing. All this with increased budget allocations, regular financial help and strengthening links with other agents.
The Nurses' Attitudes Towards Research as influenced by their Research Competence in Private Healthcare Facilities in North Cotabato, Philippines
Authors: Maglunsod Helen Prieto , Kulintang Mohammed Bien M.
Published: November 2024

It is empirical that nurses must receive education and training to strengthen their research skills to apply evidence-based practice. This study aimed to ascertain how nurses' views toward undertaking research in private healthcare facilities correlated with their capacity for research. A predictive-correlational design was used in the study. 120 nurses were conveniently selected and included in the research. An adapted survey questionnaire from the study of Bostrom et al. (1989) and Perez et al. (2022) was used for data gathering. Results showed that majority of the respondents were female in their middle-age who had worked in the healthcare facility’s ward for two years or less. Their attitude toward research undertaking and ability were both quite excellent. Nurses' attitudes regarding performing research and their research competence were significantly correlated. However, there was no discernible correlation between attitudes and the demographic profile. Furthermore, the nurses’ research abilities greatly influence their attitudes toward performing research. These results show that nurses can undertake research and have a positive attitude toward it. The study emphasizes the need to strengthen these skills through education and training by highlighting the strong association between nurses' research capacities and their positive attitude toward undertaking research. Developing nurses' research abilities fosters an environment where practice is increasingly grounded on evidence.
Relationship Between The Compliance of Antiretroviral Therapy and The Occurrence of Underweight Conditions, Calf Circumference, Handgrip Strength, and Triceps Skinfold in HIV/AIDS Patients at RSSA Malang
Authors: Budiarti Niniek , Kurniawan Fitto , Soenarti Sri
Published: November 2024

Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus or commonly known as HIV is a virus that infects CD4 cells thereby impaired the human immune system. The number of new HIV cases in Indonesia in 2019 was reported to have reached 50,282 cases and tends to increase from year to year. What often happens in people with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) tends to experience weight loss accompanied by opportunistic infections that do not occur in normal people. Adherence to therapy is the main factor that must be emphasized by PLWHA in order to achieve treatment success. However, ARV therapy adherence rates are reported to be <80%. This number can be a predictor of therapy failure. One indicator of the success of therapy is when there is clinical improvement in the patient's condition, such as no opportunistic infections or weight gain.
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between adherence to antiretroviral therapy and underweight conditions in HIV/AIDS patients.
Methods: This study used a cross sectional design with an analytical observational nature and the research subjects were patients at RSSA Malang who visited from June to August 2023.
Results: The results of the study showed that there was a significant relationship between adherence to taking ARVs and being underweight (p=0.018) and there was no significant relationship between adherence to taking ARVs with calf circumference, handgrip strength, and triceps skinfold.
Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that the more compliant the patient is with ARV therapy, the higher the increase in body mass index and the smaller the possibility of becoming underweight.
“Minha viola eu não toco sozinho”: o Samba do Quilombo dos Pintos enquanto estratégia afrorreferenciada de emancipação territorial
Authors: Nogueira Azânia Mahin Romão
Published: November 2024

Apesar da tentativa da colonização em nos paralisar, investigo a possibilidade da emancipação através do movimento, especialmente a partir do canto e da dança em comunidade. O Samba do Quilombo dos Pintos representa um território negro no Engenho Velho da Federação, em Salvador, promovendo a preservação das tradições afro-brasileiras. Mais que uma festa, o evento é uma manifestação de sociabilidade baseada em princípios afro-brasileiros, com recursos financeiros direcionados para a emancipação territorial do terreiro Nzo Onimboyá. Compartilho aqui o resultado da análise do discurso produzido por protagonistas do Samba, através das redes sociais e de documentários, além de minhas vivências nos encontros mensais do Samba desde dezembro de 2022. Destaco a necessidade constante de ação para alcançar a emancipação, superando as condições de subalternização da população negra.
Performance Esclarecimento: da destruição do saber à insurgência
Authors: Santos Rodrigo Severo dos
Published: November 2024

El objetivo de este texto es analizar cómo la performance “Esclarecimento” (2013) de la artista Olyvia Baunum genera reflexiones sobre los dispositivos de borrado, marginación y descalificación de las personas negras como productoras de conocimiento en Brasil. Por lo tanto, exploro el concepto de epistemicidio basándome en los estudios de la filósofa, escritora y activista antirracista Sueli Carneiro.
Diagramaturgia “Figura Humana”
Authors: Atencio David
Published: November 2024

A diagramaturgia de “Figura Humana” é o texto resultante da prática artística como pesquisa no projeto mais recente do Programa Tercer Abstracto (Chile/Brasil). O conceito de “diagramaturgia” é empregado aqui para propor uma nova forma de estruturar uma montagem cênica, não através de uma narrativa linear ou ação dramática, mas sim pelo fluxo e movimento que, conectados por eventos (pontos) e sequências (linhas), diagramam o pensamento em desenvolvimento. Como uma dramaturgia, esta escrita desenha no papel uma trama de movimentos, ideias e argumentos; e como um diagrama, ela elabora uma sequência lógica ponto a ponto.
Shared Patterns of Cognitive Control Behavior and Electrophysiological Markers in Adolescence
Authors: Wiker Thea , Alnæs Dag , Pedersen Mads L. , Norbom Linn B. , Boer Olga D. , Kjelkenes Rikka , Voldsbekk Irene , Karl Valerie , Bukhari Shervin H. , Moberget Torgeir , Westlye Lars T. , Huster René J. , Tamnes Christian K.
Published: November 2024

Behavioral parameters obtained from cognitive control tasks have been linked to electrophysiological markers. Yet, most previous research has investigated only a few specific behavioral parameters at a time. An integrated approach with simultaneous consideration of multiple aspects of behavior may better elucidate the development and function of cognitive control. Here, we aimed to identify shared patterns between cognitive control behavior and electrophysiological markers using stop-signal task data and EEG recordings from an adolescent sample (n = 193, aged 11–25 years). We extracted behavioral variables covering various aspects of RT, accuracy, inhibition, and decision-making processes, as well as amplitude and latency of the ERPs N1, N2, and P3. To identify shared patterns between the two sets of variables, we employed a principal component analysis and a canonical correlation analysis. First, we replicated previously reported associations between various cognitive control behavioral parameters. Next, results from the canonical correlation analysis showed that overall good task performance was associated with fast and strong neural processing. Furthermore, the canonical correlation was affected by age, indicating that the association varies depending on age. The present study suggests that although distributional and computational methods can be applied to extract specific behavioral parameters, they might not capture specific patterns of cognitive control or electrophysiological brain activity in adolescents.
Addressing Topic Leakage in Cross-Topic Evaluation for Authorship Verification
Authors: Sawatphol Jitkapat , Udomcharoenchaikit Can , Nutanong Sarana
Published: November 2024

Authorship verification (AV) aims to identify whether a pair of texts has the same author. We address the challenge of evaluating AV models’ robustness against topic shifts. The conventional evaluation assumes minimal topic overlap between training and test data. However, we argue that there can still be topic leakage in test data, causing misleading model performance and unstable rankings. To address this, we propose an evaluation method called Heterogeneity-Informed Topic Sampling (HITS), which creates a smaller dataset with a heterogeneously distributed topic set. Our experimental results demonstrate that HITS-sampled datasets yield a more stable ranking of models across random seeds and evaluation splits. Our contributions include: 1. An analysis of causes and effects of topic leakage; 2. A demonstration of the HITS in reducing the effects of topic leakage; and 3. The Robust Authorship Verification bENchmark (RAVEN) that allows topic shortcut test to uncover AV models’ reliance on topic-specific features.
Beyond Prompt Brittleness: Evaluating the Reliability and Consistency of Political Worldviews in LLMs
Authors: Ceron Tanise , Falk Neele , Barić Ana , Nikolaev Dmitry , Padó Sebastian
Published: November 2024

Due to the widespread use of large language models (LLMs), we need to understand whether they embed a specific “worldview” and what these views reflect. Recent studies report that, prompted with political questionnaires, LLMs show left-liberal leanings (Feng et al., 2023; Motoki et al., 2024). However, it is as yet unclear whether these leanings are reliable (robust to prompt variations) and whether the leaning is consistent across policies and political leaning. We propose a series of tests which assess the reliability and consistency of LLMs’ stances on political statements based on a dataset of voting-advice questionnaires collected from seven EU countries and annotated for policy issues. We study LLMs ranging in size from 7B to 70B parameters and find that their reliability increases with parameter count. Larger models show overall stronger alignment with left-leaning parties but differ among policy programs: They show a (left-wing) positive stance towards environment protection, social welfare state, and liberal society but also (right-wing) law and order, with no consistent preferences in the areas of foreign policy and migration.
Discovery of Elytrurini in Wallacea with a description of Exophthalmida elytrodon sp. nov. from Morotai Island (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Entiminae)
Authors: YUNAKOV NIKOLAI , BOLLINO MAURIZIO , PANCINI LORENZO , ANDERSON ROBERT
Published: November 2024

This study presents the first record of the weevil tribe Elytrurini in Wallacea with the discovery and description of a new species, Exophthalmida elytrodon Yunakov, Bollino, Pancini and Anderson sp. nov., from Morotai Island. Exophthalmida elytrodon sp. nov. is distinguished by its unique morphological traits, including long preapical spines on the elytral declivity in females, which sets it apart from other species in the genus. Remarkably, similar spines are characteristic of other Entiminae of the Australasian region, i.e. Elytrurus Boisduval, 1835 and particularly Ottistira Pascoe, 1872. Distribution maps of Exophthalmida Faust, 1892 and Elytrurni are given. This discovery challenges previous biogeographic assumptions about the distribution of Elytrurini, which were thought to be confined to regions eastward of New Guinea.
Social Support in the Workplace, Praying for Others, and Job Satisfaction
Authors: Jung Jong Hyun , Ang Shannon , Choi Gayoung
Published: November 2024

This research note aims to examine how social support in the workplace is associated with job satisfaction in Singapore. More importantly, it evaluates how the frequency of praying for others moderates this association. Using data from the Work, Religion, and Health survey ( n = 508), a nationwide study of workers in Singapore collected in 2021, our regression analyses show that receiving social support in the workplace is positively associated with job satisfaction. In addition, the positive association between receiving social support in workplace and job satisfaction is stronger for individuals who pray for others more frequently. The results suggest that those who engage in prayer on behalf of others more frequently obtain greater benefits from workplace social support in the form of job satisfaction. These observations indicate that private religious behavior may act as a key relational resource that promotes worker well-being.
Employment as an anchor: The prospects of emerging East Asian skilled migration regimes through the lens of migrants’ access to the labor market
Authors: Hof Helena , Muranaka Aimi , Park Joohyun Justine
Published: November 2024

This paper uses social anchoring to emphasize the psychological dimension of foreign professionals’ access to employment in South Korea and Japan. South Korea’s “occupation-centered” employment system provides relatively easy access to migrants in high-tech fields. However, migrants outside such fields face psychological insecurity because of stringent visa regulations and limited job opportunities. In contrast, migrants in Japan’s “organization-centered” employment system have easier access to stable employment, but only if they conform to Japanese homogenizing business norms. In sum, highly skilled migrants may not foresee a promising future in either country given the elusiveness of socio-psychological security.
Comprehensive redesign of a rehabilitation program at Runnymede Healthcare Centre
Authors: Alidina Karimah , Namgyal Phuntsok , Armatys Joanna , Flowers Kerry-Ann
Published: November 2024

The redesign of the rehabilitation program at Runnymede Healthcare Centre (RHC) was designed to enhance patient care, staff satisfaction, and rehabilitation capacity. Aligned with RHC’s strategic vision to become a centre of excellence for ageing and wellness, the initiative introduced a range of initiatives such as group therapy models, specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound rehabilitation goals, and enhanced leadership practices under the healthy engagement of older adults in rehabilitation therapy philosophy. Evaluation was integral to the initiative, with patient satisfaction, staff engagement, and key performance indicators continuously measured. Patient satisfaction scores, operational efficiency metrics, and staff engagement scores improved considerably. This project exemplifies how structured change management and embedded evaluation can lead to sustained improvements in patient care, staff experience, and rehabilitation outcomes.