bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Actividades de la vida diaria avanzadas en argentinos mayores de 50 años: su relación con la apertura a nuevas experiencias y la resiliencia
Authors: Martino Pablo , Cervigni Mauricio , Gallegos Miguel
Published: January 2025

Introducción: las actividades de la vida diaria avanzadas (AVD-A) son un importante indicador del estado funcional adulto y del envejecimiento activo. Sin embargo, pocos estudios investigaron la influencia de dos atributos de personalidad (apertura a nuevas experiencias y resiliencia) sobre las AVD-A y hasta donde se tiene conocimiento no hay datos en contexto argentino. Se analizó la relación de AVD-A con apertura y resiliencia, y secundariamente se examinó la relación entre apertura y resiliencia. Materiales y métodos: fueron evaluados 151 argentinos (Medad = 66) con la Escala de Actividades Expansivas de la Vida Diaria, el Inventario de Personalidad IPIP-NEO y la Escala Breve de Afrontamiento Resiliente. Se efectuaron correlaciones parciales y regresión, controlando por edad y educación. Resultados: se hallaron correlaciones significativas (moderadas) entre todas las variables de interés: apertura, resiliencia y AVD-A. Las medidas de resiliencia, apertura y educación explicaron el 21 % de la varianza del score de AVD-A. La resiliencia fue la variable que más influyó sobre las AVD-A. Conclusión: una personalidad con más resiliencia y apertura está asociada a mayor realización de AVD‑A en argentinos ≥ 50 años. Se sugiere al Estado argentino implementar políticas públicas que promuevan la actividad recreativa e integración social en mediana y tercera edad.
Estrategias de aprendizaje propias mencionadas por estudiantes de grado quinto en un colegio de la Red Pública de Bogotá
Authors: Vizcaíno Arévalo Diego Fabián , Rodríguez Rojas Marly
Published: January 2025

La alfabetización digital y el uso de TIC’s en la educación colombiana es un escenario nuevo e innovador para muchos estudiantes. Ingresar a este mundo les exige poner en juego habilidades especiales, lo que permite potenciar otras habilidades, que tienen que ver con su desarrollo personal y sus procesos de aprendizaje. Este trabajo pretende determinar qué estrategias de estudio mencionan utilizar estudiantes de grado quinto en el espacio académico “informática”, en un colegio de la red pública de la ciudad de Bogotá. El grupo de estudiantes investigados tiene la característica de ser una población sin acceso a recursos informáticos en sus hogares. La metodología se basa en la aplicación de un instrumento de análisis a partir de una escala tipo Likert, denominado Inventario de Estrategias de Estudio y Aprendizaje (Lassi). A través del análisis de sus respuestas, se ha constatado un gran interés de los estudiantes en las herramientas informáticas, a pesar de las dificultades que tienen para acceder a los instrumentos adecuados para optimizar el desarrollo de sus prácticas.
Enseñanza de la décima como estrategia etnoliteraria para fortalecer la identidad cultural en Barbacoas (Nariño)
Authors: Ortiz Cortés Dina Luz
Published: January 2025

En este texto, se muestra la incorporación de la décima al Plan de estudios del área de lenguaje, como estrategia etnoliteraria para fortalecer la identidad cultural de Barbacoas (Nariño), aplicada desde los años 2017 a 2021 en los grados undécimos de la Institución Educativa Normal Superior La Inmaculada. A efectos de estudio, se ha seleccionado como referencia el saber ancestral de los decimeros de la zona rural y urbana y, de esta forma, se ha clasificado el trabajo en tres grandes pilares: diagnóstico sobre el conocimiento de la décima por parte de los estudiantes y recopilación de los saberes; enseñanza de la teoría y práctica de la décima en los salones de clases y, por último, socialización de la producción oral y escrita de los estudiantes en cada una de las promociones escolares.El resultado de este estudio, de corte cualitativo, permite develar tanto los aciertos de la investigación adelantada, como, también, la identificación de indicios que llevan a considerar que la estrategia etnoliteraria aplicada desde el área de lenguaje, con utilización de la enseñanza de la décima en los grados undécimos, es una condición emergente y, por tanto, necesaria de considerarse en los demás establecimientos educativos de la costa pacífica nariñense, en particular desde su relación con los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje de la oralidad, en búsqueda del fortalecimiento de la identidad cultural de los pueblos afrodescendientes.
Penggunaan Model Kooperatif Tipe Picture And Picture Berbantuan Aplikasi Canva Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Siswa Pada Materi Daur Hidup Hewan Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Triwahyuni Windi , Bayu Kelana Jajang , Savira Wardani Duhita
Published: January 2025

Kemampuan berpikir kreatif ialah kemampuan yang menumbuhkan cara atau ide baru dalam memahami sesuatu. Penelitian ini bertujuan agar dapat mengetahui peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kreatif dengan penggunaan model kooperatif tipe picture and picture berbantuan aplikasi canva pada siswa kelas IV di sekolah dasar. Berdasarkan data dan fakta hasil peneliti, permasalahan yang terjadi di lapangan adalah pembelajaran yang dilakukan masih monoton dan rendahnya keaktifan siswa dalam pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu, peneliti berupaya mengatasi masalah tersebut dengan menggunakan model kooperatif tipe picture and picture berbantuan aplikasi canva. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode mix method untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IV di salah satu Sekolah Dasar Negeri Kecamatan Batujajar dengan total siswa 36 orang. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, siswa mampu berpikir kreatif dengan perolehan rata-rata skor posttest berkisar 86,67 setelah menggunakan model kooperatif tipe picture and picture berbantuan aplikasi canva. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa, hasil dari kemampuan berpikir kreatif dengan menggunakan model kooperatif tipe picture and picture menunjukkan peningkatan dan dapat dikatakan telah mencapai tujuan penelitian. Jadi, eksplorasi ini bisa dikatakan menemukan keberhasilan
Penerapan Model Problem Based Learning Berbantuan Komik Digital untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Konsep Matematis Siswa pada Materi Perkalian Pecahan di Kelas V Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Akbar Kurnia , Aditya Citadewi , Rizki Lathifah , Ade Karisma Nelly , Novitasari Selvi , Sulistia Widya , Yulianti Yulianti
Published: January 2025

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar kognitif model Problem Based Learning (PBL) berbantuan komik digital dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas V Sekolah Dasar pada mata pelajaran Matematika materi perkalian pecahan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) sebanyak II siklus dengan sampel adalah 30 siswa sekolah dasar kelas V di wilayah Kelurahan Cigugur Tengah.Teknik pengumpulan data berbentuk lembar tes hasil belajar Pretest dan post test. Pada siklus I, diperoleh rata-rata kelas 62,05 hanya 13 orang siswa dari 28 orang siswa yang tuntas dan sebanyak 46,42%, sebanyak 15 orang siswa belum mencapai nilai KKTP. Pada siklus II diperoleh rata-rata 80,58 sebanyak 24 orang siswa dari 28 orang siswa dapat dikatakan tuntas dan 85,71%, sebanyak 4 orang siswa belum mencapai nilai KKTP. Dari hasil tes pemahaman konsep II mengalami peningkatan sesuai dengan kriteria ketuntasan kelas melebihi dari 70% menunjukkan adanya peningkatan dengan penggunaan model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning berbantuan media komik digital yang inovatif secara signifikan pada materi pecahan perkalian. Penelitian ini diharapkan agar penerapan model dan media tersebut dapat berkembang untuk memperbaiki hasil belajar siswa dalam pembelajaran matematika.
Nuevos Desafíos de la Docencia en la era Digitalizada
Authors: De la Rosa Isaza Jasson Alberto , Bedoya-Ortiz Dago Hernando
Published: January 2025

El presente documento se desarrolla como un estudio de tipo descriptivo con el objetivo de establecer los factores asociados con la problemática educativa en el actual contexto digital, así como su evolución y contribuciones en el ámbito de la escolarización y la preparación del educador. De acuerdo con Hernández Sampieri et al. (2013), este tipo de estudio busca identificar las características significativas de individuos, grupos, redes u otras particularidades que se están examinando, midiendo o evaluando aspectos relevantes o puntos de vista específicos. Desde una perspectiva lógica, la representación se considera una estimación, en consecuencia para llevar a cabo este análisis, se utiliza la técnica de análisis documental, consultando bases de datos de revistas científicas como Biblioteca Cochrane, SciELO, CLACSO-Redalyc, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Cochrane, ProQuest, entre otras. Las evidencias relacionadas obtenidas del análisis y procesamiento de datos de estudios publicados se integrarán en el documento, enriqueciendo así las discusiones académicas presentadas.
Educadores Infantiles en la Era Digital: Las TIC en la educación inicial en Colombia
Authors: Morales Mantilla Sandra Milena , Pedraza Ramírez Carmen Eugenia
Published: January 2025

En el interés de indagar por el lugar que conceden los maestros de educación infantil a las tecnologías, se realiza un estudio con enfoque mixto y de carácter exploratorio a través de un cuestionario, un grupo focal y el análisis de planeaciones didácticas de maestros de instituciones educativas públicas y privadas. A partir de un análisis descriptivo e inferencial se formulan acciones para integrar las TIC en la educación inicial. Los hallazgos se focalizan en la necesidad de fortalecer las competencias tecnopedagógicas del educador infantil con miradas inclusivas, así como en afrontar el dilema oportunidad – resistencia que suponen las tecnologías conectadas para menores de 6 años
Educación y Género: Análisis de una Década de Producción Científica en Español e Inglés
Authors: Hernández-Lugo Marena de la C. , Sánchez-Castillo Verenice
Published: January 2025

Antecedentes: La incorporación de la perspectiva de género es uno de los ejes que se han desarrollado en los últimos años en el ámbito de la educación. Objetivo: El presente artículo tiene como propósito realizar un análisis de los cambios en la producción de artículos a través del tiempo sobre educación y género, específicamente en fuentes hispanas e inglesas, durante el período 2012-2022. Métodos: El enfoque metodológico empleado es mixto, consiste en un análisis bibliométrico cuantitativo y un análisis cualitativo de contenido. En la revisión bibliométrica se realizó una revisión de la producción y citas de otros autores disponibles en Scopus. Resultados: Los resultados revelan que existe un incremento sustancial en la investigación y publicaciones de artículos en relación a las prácticas pedagógicas feministas. Se subraya la importancia de integrar políticas educativas con perspectiva de género para reducir brechas y posicionar a la mujer en las ciencias, tecnología y en espacios empoderados. Conclusiones: Este estudio proporciona una imagen más completa del estado actual de la investigación sobre género y educación en la región hispanohablante y señala la necesidad de mejorar el trabajo conjunto para avanzar en la equidad educativa.
Editorial: Current issues in environmental, social and governance and sustainability
Authors: Alkaraan Fadi
Published: January 2025

The literature on business performance incorporates various theoretical lenses, research methodologies, and different research paradigms regarding the influence of contextual factors on business performance. This includes country-specific context ownership structure, organizational culture, external governance structure, and boardrooms. The nexus between ESG metrics and organizational performance is an important domain of research attracted scholars in recent years. Recent studies focus on investigating the current trend in business innovation strategies and their influence on ESG using multi-theoretical lenses, using multidisciplinary paradigms comprising mixed-methods oriented research strategy. The papers included in this issue add to our knowledge regarding the influence of various domains on business performance.
Comparison of DEMs generated using different data sources at a mountain site
Authors: Petrovic Vladimir , Krstic Vladica , Borisov Mirko , Ilic Aleksandar , Dobrisavljevic Aleksandar
Published: January 2025

The paper analyzes digital elevation models (DEM) of the same area based on
different sources and methods of geospatial data collection. An open-source
DEM was created in the mountainous area of Colus County, which is the
northern part of the US state of California. At the same time, the data on
terrain elevation refer to LiDAR surveys and the content of topographic
maps, while ASTER data are based on ellipsoidal heights. Also, the source
data contain a certain error of the chosen collection method and the
processing process itself, as well as errors related to mutual deviations of
the height reference systems. Ignoring the height system, it is observed
that the error of the data source significantly affects the quality of the
model display as well as the terrain details. The display of DEM based on
LiDAR data is very close to DEM based on data from topographic maps, in
contrast to the elevation model obtained based on ASTER images.
The idea of launching a literary magazine in Mostar in the 1930s
Authors: Stanic Mile
Published: January 2025

The paper discusses the idea of two literature professors to launch a new
literary magazine in 1930s, as post-war Mostar?s cultural and literary life
had come to a complete standstill. The magazine was to be named Our Paths.
In the letters exchanged by the professors, the magazine?s concept was
outlined, alongside an expectation for Pavle Popovic to send an introductory
piece for the first issue, and an intention to gather quality contributors.
It was noted that works had started to arrive (one of the renowned
historians, Vladimir Corovic, had submitted his contribution).
Unfortunately, the fate of this endeavor remains unknown.
Identification of CD209 as an Intervention Target for Type 2 Diabetes After COVID-19 Infection: Insights From Proteome-Wide Mendelian Randomization
Authors: Zhang Jiaying , Jiao Feng , Wang Zhenqian , Zou Chenfeng , Du Xiangjun , Ye Dewei , Jiang Guozhi
Published: January 2025

Increasing evidence suggests that individuals infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared with those who are not infected. However, the mechanisms underlying this relationship remain poorly understood. In this study, we aimed to systematically evaluate the mediating roles of 3,283 plasma proteins in the link between COVID-19 susceptibility and T2D by conducting proteome-wide Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses. Reverse MR, validation in independent data sets, and colocalization analyses were conducted to verify the robustness of the MR results. Furthermore, mediation analysis was performed to quantify the mediating effects. MR analyses between protein and T2D-related phenotypes were conducted to enhance the comprehension of potential mechanisms. Finally, the druggability of the identified proteins was evaluated. Four proteins causally associated with susceptibility to COVID-19 (ABO, CD209, CUZD1, and QXOS2) exhibited significant causal links with T2D. The protein CD209, which exhibited significant associations in validation and colocalization analyses, was identified as the causal mediating protein. Mediation analysis indicated that CD209 significantly mediated the total effect from COVID-19 susceptibility to T2D (βindirect 0.083 [95% CI 0.014, 0.152], P = 0.019). Further MR analyses revealed significant associations between CD209 and hemoglobin A1c, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and waist-to-hip ratio. Evaluation of druggability demonstrated that CD209 can bind to α-d-mannose and interact with nine targets of T2D drugs, including dipeptidyl peptidase 4. Our findings highlight CD209 as a potential intervention target in individuals infected with COVID-19 to prevent T2D, providing novel insights into the pathophysiology linking COVID-19 and T2D.
Secondary amputation: a qualitative study of quality of life in patients after primary limb salvage surgery and after later ablative sarcoma treatment
Authors: Vetchy Veronika , Trost Carmen , Windhager Reinhard , Hobusch Gerhard
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study focuses on how patients experience the time following amputation after primary limb salvage surgery due to musculoskeletal malignancies. Limb salvage is state of the art in the treatment of musculoskeletal tumours. Nonetheless, in some cases, limb salvage can become problematic over time, resulting in poorer limb function and septic outcomes. This raises the question of whether amputation is indicated sooner rather than later. Patients who have undergone secondary amputation might retrospectively prefer a different approach.
Design: Interview study.
Subjects/patients: Patients who underwent primary limb salvage surgery followed by later ablative sarcoma treatment.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews and the standardized “Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility” questionnaire were conducted. Interviews were analysed according to Mayring content analysis method.
Results: Amputation is perceived as an improvement after a long course of illness with little quality of life. By enhancing the amputation environment and providing detailed information regarding quality of life afterwards, emotional pressure could be reduced and patient satisfaction improved.
Conclusion: Surgical options for ablation should be openly communicated earlier when consulting patients experiencing recurrent complications that might eventually lead to amputation. Supporting factors that subsequently may help to improve quality of life after amputation were further identified.
Predation of a Red-browed Amazon, Amazona rhodocorytha (Salvadori, 1890), in Captivity by a Wild Margay, Leopardus wiedii (Schinz, 1821)
Authors: Srbek-Araujo Ana Carolina , Sonegheti Bárbara Victor , Alzuguir Luiza de Carvalho
Published: January 2025

Leopardus wiedii is a small neotropical felid whose diet primarily consists of small mammals, although birds may constitute
significant prey in certain regions. Although birds are part of the margay’s diet, no studies have documented psittacid predation
in the wild. The only reported case of psittacid predation by the margay occurred in a scientific aviary in southern Brazil, within
enclosures located in a forest remnant. The present study reports the predation of an Amazona rhodocorytha in captivity by
a wild margay in southeastern Brazil. The predation likely occurred at night when the felid entered in the enclosure situated
approximately 10 m from the forest edge. The parrot was partially consumed, and the margay was found trapped inside the
enclosure the following morning. We suggest that psittacid predation, if it occurs in the wild, is opportunistic and sporadic.
This rarity may be due to the social behavior of psittacids, which helps detect potential threats, and their use of high tree
branches, making them less accessible to non-flying predators. These behaviors may result in a low predation rate, hindering
detection in margay diet studies.
Agro-Forestry & Natural Farming for Bioeconomy, Speedy Net Zero Carbon and Climate Change Resilience in India
Authors: H Kulkarni , U Ghate
Published: January 2025

Boosting agroforestry and low emission farming on 85 million ha i.e. 25% of India’s landmass can offset about additional 750
Million ton CO2
Equivalent green house gas (GHG) emissions i.e. nearly 50% % of Indian GHG emissions by 2050. This is over
2 times the to the tune of 522 MtCO2E i.e. 22% of India’s total GHG emission of nearly 2,959 million ton CO2
equivalent/ year
in 2023. This can help India meet its net zero target to be carbon neutral close to 2050 as per the global target, ahead of its
declared plan to be next zero by 2070 at COP26 at Glasgow in 2021.
Cansancio y regulación emocional como predictores del compromiso académico en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Marin Puelles Dioner Francis , Alvarez Machuca Militza Carmen Virginia , Araujo-Robles Elizabeth Dany
Published: January 2025

Los alumnos universitarios son proclives a experimentar fatiga emocional, y la observación de la regulación y del compromiso en la ejecución y asistencia en sus quehaceres académicos es sumamente importante. El objetivo del estudio fue analizar si la fatiga emocional y la regulación emocional predicen el compromiso académico en estudiantes de universidades sanmartinenses. La metodología correspondió a un enfoque cuantitativo, con un diseño descriptivo, correlacional y explicativo, con una muestra de 76 estudiantes universitarios entre 18 y 56 años con matrícula en universidades privadas y se utilizaron escalas validadas y adaptadas al contexto. Los resultados demuestran que hay relación relevante entre cansancio y regulación emocional; pero, no se encontró relación entre la fatiga emocional y el compromiso académico, ni entre la regulación emocional y el compromiso. Asimismo, se observó una relación significativa entrela fatiga emocional y la supresión como dimensión de la fatiga emocional; además, el estudio de regresión lineal múltiple evidenció que el cansancio y regulación no son predictores de la variabilidad del compromiso académico. Estos hallazgos ofrecen una base para futuras investigaciones que profundicen en las interacciones complejas entre la fatiga emocional, la regulación emocional y el compromiso académico, con el objetivo de mejorar la satisfacción y el rendimiento en estudiantes universitarios.
Nurses’ knowledge and perceptions of caring for a person with polycystic ovarian syndrome: Integrative review
Authors: Miller Sophia , Foster Mandie , Mowat Rebecca , Blamires Julie
Published: January 2025

Background: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a condition which affects 4-20% of reproductive-aged women worldwide, yet the education, understanding and support for both healthcare staff and patients is relatively limited in comparison. This study aimed to explore nurses’ knowledge and perceptions of caring for a person living with PCOS across healthcare settings.
Methods: An integrative review guided by Whittemore and Knafl (2005) was conducted. Six electronic databases were searched: CINAHL, MEDLINE, Ovid, Scopus, PubMed and ProQuest. Included studies were critically appraised using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools. Inductive thematic analysis was used to generate themes, sub-themes and categories.
Results: Eleven studies involving approximately 1002 nurses were included. Three themes, eight categories and 172 codes were generated from 287 findings: (1) clinical manifestations (menstruation, reproduction, and fertility; physical presentation; and risks of PCOS), (2) management (functional lifestyle intervention; managing PCOS; diagnosis), (3) health literacy (PCOS knowledge; and sources of knowledge).
Conclusion: Deficits in the knowledge and perceptions of nurses were identified and congruent with those of other healthcare practitioners, with educational interventions proving to be beneficial to improve knowledge and understanding of PCOS. This necessitates further educational support for nurses and further development and distribution of care protocols to improve the lives of people living with PCOS.
Stitching, Threading, Binding
Authors: Parr Emily
Published: January 2025

This paper recounts the development of a tuitui methodology for the practice-based PhD thesis, ʻOli ʻUla: Housing the Kronfeld Collection through Moving-Image Practice. It lays out the context and objectives of the project, and discusses the motivation for creating a methodology that can encompass a diverse range of archival and artistic research methods. The paper recounts how stitching as a form of repair, and taonga as a relational thread, became propelling concepts in the research. These concepts are linked to methods through which the artworks were constructed, demonstrating how the methodology was enacted to address the objectives. Finally, the paper advocates for looking to scholars who have come before, and approaching research as a living, relational endeavour.
Arguments in Object Design
Authors: Maxwell Glenn
Published: January 2025

Luthiers are those who make stringed instruments such as violins and guitars. The guitar is a heavily iconised object of pop culture and industrial materiality. The iconic, conventional form of the guitar and the idea of a ‘perfect’ or fixed form is questioned in my research. During design and fabrication, tensions build between design (for the end user), sonic performance and manufacturing processes. The tensions created act to contest which elements will be privileged above the others, embodying the concept of an argument where concessions are made, and a final resolute design emerges as a result.
Investigating the Effects of Acoustic Therapy on the Nasal Microbiome and Well-being
Authors: Alao Jude , Lau Kelvin , White David , Lee Kevin , Puli'uvea Chris , Bartley Jim
Published: January 2025

This study aims to investigate the effects of acoustic therapy on the nasal microbiome, immune responses, and overall well-being in patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Utilizing the Goodair® NoseBuds, a low-cost acoustic device developed by the AUT BioDesign Lab, this research explores the potential of nasal mechanostimulation to increase endogenous nitric oxide production, improve nasal health, and alleviate AR and CRS symptoms. Participants will use the device twice daily over a four-week period, and the study will assess changes in nasal microbiome composition, inflammation markers, and patient-reported outcomes, such as symptom severity and quality of life. Data will be analysed through bioinformatics and statistical methods to identify correlations between acoustic therapy and immune or microbial changes. This research offers an innovative, non-pharmaceutical alternative for managing AR and CRS, with the potential to reduce reliance on traditional medications and improve patient outcomes.
Mitigating Online Password Attacks: A Comprehensive Review of Password Models
Authors: Ramakrishnan Kirushnaamoni
Published: January 2025

Most authentication systems rely on alphanumeric passwords as a first line of defense. This review outlines various online password attacks and evaluates models proposed to mitigate them. A secondary aim is to explore ways to improve password selection and memorability without user inconvenience. Nine articles from 2019 to 2023 were reviewed, focusing on password checkers, entropy values, and password structures to ensure system security against online attacks, while analyzing usability and security aspects of the models. Most of these models were implemented in controlled environments rather than in real-time scenarios. Future work includes surveying user preferences for password and authentication systems.
Narrative Inquiry Using The Long Interview Technique
Authors: Tan Denise Selina
Published: January 2025

This article outlines why I chose narrative inquiry as my research methodology in exploring the digitalisation gap between small and medium businesses and large enterprises in New Zealand, and how McCracken's Long Interview method facilitated this approach. I also offer some advice for those wanting to pursue a similar research method.
Transformación y percepción del espacio público en el Centro Histórico de Morelia, México
Authors: García Espinosa Salvador , Hernández Estrada Adrián
Published: January 2025

La transformación de centros urbanos a históricos obedece a una estrategia orientada hacia el turismo. El gobierno actúa sobre el espacio público como detonador no sólo para la terciarización en los usos de suelo, sino para modificar la dinámica social existente en estos sitios. A través de una aproximación temporal longitudinal se evidencia que, más allá del cambio en la percepción de los habitantes sobre el espacio público, la estrategia seguida muestra una clara modificación en la relación entre el sector público y el privado, al asignarle a este último una función complementaria a la actividad comercial, que propicia la exclusión social.
The Influence of Influencer Marketing and Brand Knowledge on Brand Switching Local Skincare
Authors: Monica Celine Michelle , Mani La , Aras Muhammad
Published: January 2025

This study primarily aims to investigate the causal relationships between influencer marketing and brand knowledge on brand switching behavior among local skincare product consumers in East Jakarta, with particular emphasis on understanding the psychological and behavioral mechanisms driving consumer migration between brands. The research employs a quantitative methodology through a structured online survey distributed via multiple digital platforms (WhatsApp, Instagram, and Twitter), achieving a response rate of 87.5% with 154 valid responses from a target of 176 distributed questionnaires. The study population comprised both female (75.3%) and male (24.7%) consumers aged 17-35 years who have experience using local skincare products. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) through SmartPLS software, incorporating measurement model assessment (convergent and discriminant validity) and structural model evaluation (path coefficients and hypothesis testing). The results demonstrate statistically significant positive effects of both influencer marketing (β = 0.229, t = 3.131, p < 0.002) and brand knowledge (β = 0.242, t = 2.857, p < 0.004) on brand switching behavior. Specifically, influencer marketing's impact is manifested through trustworthiness, expertise, and attractiveness indicators, while brand knowledge influences through brand recognition, recall, and quality perception pathways. These findings have substantial implications for local skincare brands' marketing strategies, suggesting that effective influencer collaboration and comprehensive brand education can significantly influence consumer brand switching decisions. The study contributes to the growing body of literature on digital marketing dynamics in the Indonesian skincare industry while providing practical insights for marketing practitioners in the local beauty sector.
Temporal interactions among carnivores in an anthropized landscape of the coastal mountain range in southern Chile
Authors: García-Solís Fernando , Zúñiga Alfredo H. , Rau Jaime R. , Encina-Montoya Francisco , Garcés Cristóbal
Published: January 2025

The structuring of carnivore assemblages is based on the partitioning of niche axes, where the activity pattern is relevant for their coexistence. However, the continuous degradation of habitats, and the human presence (and exotic species) limit the availability of resources. Therefore, these species must readjust their requirements to minimize interactions derived from competition. For two years, activity patterns of two native carnivores (the cougar Puma concolor and the chilla fox Lycalopex griseus), one exotic carnivore (the domestic dog Canis lupus familiaris) and people were evaluated in an anthropogenic landscape in southern Chile. A differentiation was observed in the circadian cycle of the species, where the fox was predominantly nocturnal, while the cougar maintained a random activity pattern, in contrast to the dog and humans, which were the most diurnal. The ecological implications derived from the observed patterns are discussed, mainly in relation to the interference exerted by the exotic species.
Atmospheric microplastic accumulation in Ramalina celastri (Sprengel) Krog & Swinscow Thalli: a transplant study across different levels of urbanization
Authors: Gollo Maira S. , Villagra Elizabeth L.B. , Gomez Jonatan J.
Published: January 2025

Lichens are widely recognized as bioindicators of atmospheric pollution, but studies on their role in monitoring microplastic (MP) deposition remain scarce. This study investigates MP accumulation in natural populations of Ramalina celastri across an urbanization gradient in Luján, Argentina, marking the first report for this species. MP concentrations ranged from 16.54 ± 3.59 MPs g–1 in baseline sites to significantly higher levels in urban zones. Fragments showed a stronger association with urbanised areas compared with fibres. Unlike larger urban centers, no significant trend was observed in MP size with urbanization, likely due to Lujan’s small size, facilitating unrestricted MP movement. Comparisons with global studies revealed consistent patterns of increased MP accumulation near anthropogenic sources, while unique findings highlight the potential of R. celastri as a bioindicator in diverse environments. These results emphasize the influence of urbanization on MP deposition and suggest localized sources as key contributors to fragments, advancing our understanding of MP dynamics. This work underscores the need for standardized methodologies to enhance comparability in future research on terrestrial MP pollution.
Native versus non-native Prosopis woody species: Which fertilize the soil better?
Authors: Moslehi Maryam , Ahmadi Farzad , Matinizadeh Mohammad , Sadeghi Seyed Mousa , Izadi Masoumeh , Faunae Nafiseh , Alizadeh Tahereh , Shackleton Ross T.
Published: January 2025

This study assessed differences in the physical, chemical, and microbial properties of soils under trees of the native species Prosopis cineraria and the invasive species Prosopis juliflora trees, focusing on implications for ecosystem management and restoration. At the start of the growing season, 30 trees of each species with a trunk diameter of 15–30 cm were randomly selected. Soil samples were taken from the top 20 cm of soil profiles east of each tree, under the tree crowns and from control plots in open areas. Three soil samples per site were pooled for chemical and microbial analysis. Soil moisture was highest under P. cineraria (14.64 ± 0.3) and lowest in control plots (9.04 ± 0.65). Soil pH was highest in control soils (7.91 ± 0.09), slightly lower under P. cineraria (7.77 ± 0.06), and lowest under P. juliflora (7.49 ± 0.0). Electrical conductivity, soil salinity was highest under P. juliflora (2.25 ± 0.12). Microbial activity indicators (basal respiration and microbial biomass carbon) were greater under P. cineraria than under P. juliflora trees. Native P. cineraria trees enhance soil conditions, benefiting ecosystem management. In contrast, invasive P. juliflora trees raise soil salinity, threatening soil quality, biodiversity, and ecosystem services in the Sahara-Sahel region. Managing the spread of P. juliflora is crucial to maintaining ecosystem functions.
Environmental DNA profiling for detecting plant-insect interactions in endangered and native flora
Authors: Pugh Andrew , Trower Max , Mercier Celine , Bartlett Michael , Sutherland Roanne , Cridge Andrew
Published: January 2025

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is an established technique for studying plant-insect interactions, that has so far had very limited use in exploring flower-visiting insect communities. This study provides important evidence of the effectiveness of eDNA for studying flower-visiting insects, proving its ability to provide a comprehensive overview of pollinator communities beyond traditional observational methods. Our data revealed a surprising diversity of flower-visiting insects, including both expected pollinators and possible non-pollinating species utilising pollen and/or nectar as a nutritional resource. Native bees, such as Leioproctus spp., and various flies, including those with uncertain roles in pollination, were detected. This study also shed light on the underexplored area of nocturnal pollination, providing evidence of native moth involvement in pollinating plant species. While there was no definitive evidence of rare insects visiting mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium) or Lophomyrtus spp., this study did reveal the importance of these plant species and the resources the flowers provide not just to pollinators, but insects with other key roles in the ecosystem.
First record of the scale insect Parlatoria camelliae Comstock (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Diaspididae) in Greece
Authors: Stathas G.J. , Kartsonas E.D. , Skouras P. , Dervišević M.
Published: January 2025

The scale insect Parlatoria camelliae Comstock (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Diaspididae) is recorded for the first time in Greece οn 12 August 2024. It was found on Camellia japonica L. (Theaceae: Ericales) in Chalkidiki. From preliminary studies it was found that P. camelliae is an oviparous, bipa-rental species.
PREDICTION OF BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF 1,4-DISUBSTITUTED 1Н-1,2,3-TRIAZOLE DERIVATIVES BY MOLECULAR DOCKING
Authors:   Belarusian State University, Minsk, Guryev D.I. ,   Research Institute of Physical and Chemical Problems, Belarusian State University, Minsk, Verbilo K.M. , Zuraev A.V.
Published: January 2025

In accordance with rational drug discovery methodologies, the antiproliferative activity of 1,4-disubstituted 1H-1,2,3-triazole
derivatives was investigated utilizing an in-house prediction algorithm for molecular docking. This prediction algorithm, implemented
in existing software to automate routine stages using Python, is designed for universal application, enabling its use with a diverse array
of ligands and targets.
The Claws and the Spear: New Evidence of Neanderthal-Cave Lion Interactions
Authors: Russo Gabriele
Published: January 2025

Throughout most of human evolutionary history, our ancestors were preyed upon by large predators such as lions. Until recently, it was believed that our species, Homo sapiens, was the first one with the ability to kill and exploit resources from dangerous predators. Our study suggests that Neanderthals hunted and killed cave lions and used their body parts as cultural objects.
Flow cytometry immunophenotyping in diagnosed cases of B-cell chronic lymphoproliferative disorders
Authors: Balasuriya Balasuriya Lekamlage Thushara , Moonesinghe Chamarika Shiranthi , Fernando Sarrikkalige Suhasini Neluka , Gunasekara Thambavitage Dona Chinthika Prabhas , Jayakody Surangi , Kariyawasan Chitranga Chysanthi
Published: January 2025

Objectives

Mature B-cell neoplasms consist of a diverse group of disorders with distinct clinical presentations, pathology, and outcomes. This article aims to describe the clinical, morphological, and flow cytometry immunophenotypic findings of 30 diagnosed patients with B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders (B-CLPDs) in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka.

Material and Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study, including 30 cases of BCLPDs diagnosed over a period of 6 months, was analyzed. Diagnosis of BCLPDs was made by morphology of peripheral blood, bone marrow, and the immunophenotypic analysis by multiparametric flow cytometry on bone marrow aspirates or peripheral blood.

Results

CD5-/CD10- BCLPD with negative hairy cell markers was the most common subtype (30%), followed by chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) at 26.6% and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) at 20%. Persistent lymphocytosis was the most frequent clinical finding across BCLPD cases, while hepatomegaly was common in the cases of the CD5-/CD10- BCLPD with negative hairy cell markers. This category appears distinct from other known subtypes like splenic marginal zone lymphoma (SMZL) or hairy cell leukemia (HCL), suggesting a unique clinical profile.

Conclusion

The study highlights distinct immunophenotypic and clinical profiles across BCLPD subtypes, with CD5-/CD10- BCLPD subtype with negative hairy cell markers emerging as the most prevalent and showing unique marker patterns that may aid in differential diagnosis.
Innovative Directions in Management of Stable Ischaemic Heart Disease
Authors: Juneja Manish , Raut Pankaj , Ramteke Harshawardhan Dhanraj , Walke Vaishnavi , Jolly Ivin Thomas
Published: January 2025

The standard approach in the management of coronary artery disease has been based on the postulation that the atherosclerotic plaque, which is causing the obstruction and limiting the flow in the coronary arteries, is the leading cause of angina and myocardial ischaemia in majority of the patients. In the broader perspective, the role of revascularisation therapies have been limited to only patients having left main disease, three vessel diseases along with complications of diabetes or decreased left ventricle ejection fraction. Many studies and new trends showed that extracardiac or non-coronary causes of angina and ischaemia, which include coronary microvascular dysfunction, dysfunctions of myocardial metabolism and vasospastic disorders are neither taken into consideration nor suggested diagnostically. Thus, this creates the urgent need for more innovative approaches and directions for the inclusive management of extracardiac and consideration of revascularisation therapies, which parallelly solves the treatment to the underlying cause and minimizes the risk of angina alongside of ischaemia in the day-to-day clinical practice.
مدى معرفة و وعي طلبة الجامعات السعودية بالتمويل الأخضر: دراسة استكشافية لعينة من طالبات جامعة الطائف
Authors: فلمبان رذاذ حسين
Published: January 2025

يعد التمويل المستدام مكونًا أساسيًا وجوهريًا لتحقيق التنمية المستدامة بوصفه هدفا تطمح إليه الدول والمنظمات، وهو الموضوع الأكثر إلحاحًا لمختلف الأجيال، وتعني الاستدامة في هذا السياق أهمية وجودة عدم الإضرار بالبيئة أو استنزاف الموارد الطبيعية، مما يدعم التوازن البيئي والاجتماعي والحكومي طويل الأجل. لذا هدفت الدراسة الى التعرف على مدى وعي و معرفة طلاب جامعة الطائف بالتمويل الاخضر خلال العام الدراسي 1445هـ  و لتحقيق هذه الاهداف اعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي و منهج المسح الاجتماعي بالإضافة الى استخدام الاستبانة كأداة لجمع البيانات من عينة الدراسة. حيث طبقت الدراسة على عينة مكونة من (334) طالبة من كلية أدارة الاعمال بجامعة الطائف. تبين من نتائج الدراسة ان هنالك نوعا ما انخفاض في المستوى المعرفي لدى الطالبات بالتمويل الأخضر من حيث (مفهوم التمويل الاخضر و مجالاته و أهميته و منتجاته و اوجه تبنيه). من اهم التوصيات دمج موضوعات التمويل الأخضر والاستدامة في المناهج الدراسية لزيادة الوعي لدى الطلاب، إقامة فعاليات وندوات تركز على أهمية التمويل الأخضر وتأثيره على البيئة والاقتصاد.، ودعم الأبحاث والمشاريع الطلابية المتعلقة بالتمويل الأخضر والاستدامة وهذه بعض التوصيات التي تهدف إلى تعزيز فهم الطلاب لأهمية التمويل الأخضر وإعدادهم ليكونوا جزءًا فاعلًا في تحقيق الأهداف المستدامة للمملكة ورؤية 2030.
Li4P2Se6 - Structure and Properties
Authors: Neuberger Sven , Mathew Neeshma , Adediwura Sheyi Clement , Cortes Sanchez Hector Javier , Schmedt auf der Günne Jörn
Published: January 2025

Non-oxide chalcogenides are among the fastest Li-ion conductors currently available. Here, a new crystalline lithium selenido-phosphate, Li4P2Se6, is reported. Its structure was solved using a combined approach of quantum-chemical structure prediction, powder X-ray diffraction, and solid-state NMR. Li4P2Se6 crystallizes in an orthorhombic unit cell in the space group Pnma and the lattice parameters a = 13.8707(1) Å, b = 11.2115(1) Å, c = 6.45445(7) Å, representing a novel structure type. 31P and 77Se magic-angle-spinning NMR spectra are reported and were analyzed for chemical shift and J-couplings. The material’s ionic conductivity, characterized by impedance spectroscopy, slightly exceeds that of the non-isostructural crystalline compound Li4P2S6, which contains the homologous complex anion. A computed phase diagram shows that several compounds can be prepared experimentally, which from the computed energy at a temperature of 0 K, feature a positive energy above convex hull and thus should not exist. This research highlights the influence of configurational and vibrational entropy in stabilizing ionic chalcogenides, emphasizes the complexity of predicting phase stability in related systems by quantum- chemical calculations and contributes to the understanding of non-oxide chalcogenide including potential fast ionic conductors.
Intrinsic Visible Emission of Amyloid-β Oligomers: A Potential Tool for Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Authors: Novo Mercedes , Illodo Sara , Seijas Jesús , Rodríguez-Prieto Flor , Al-Soufi Wajih
Published: January 2025

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a major public health challenge in ageing societies, with its onset occurring years before symptoms appear. In recent decades, growing evidence has identified soluble amyloid-β (Aβ) oligomers as key species in the pathogenesis and diagnosis of AD, underscoring the urgent need for an early detection of these oligomers. Current techniques, such as fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS), are valuable for studying Aβ aggregation but are unsuitable for routine use in clinical settings. This study investigates the potential of Aβ autofluorescence as a diagnostic tool using steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy, a more accessible and practical technique. Aβ40 exhibits autofluorescence dominated by tyrosine emission, which undergoes a spectral shift and quenching during oligomerization. Additionally, a distinct aggregation-induced emission in the visible spectral region correlates with Aβ oligomer concentration, providing a means to detect and quantify oligomers. At the critical aggregation concentrations of Aβ40 (cac1 = 0.5 µM and cac2 = 19 µM), distinct aggregation behaviors were observed, including reversible and kinetically trapped aggregate populations. This intrinsic fluorescence approach eliminates the need for extrinsic probes, simplifying experimental procedures and reducing artefacts. The findings suggest that autofluorescence could serve as a straightforward, sensitive, and accessible method for detecting early oligomers, with potential applications in early AD diagnostics.
Total Synthesis of (+)-Hazuntiphylline, (–)-Anhydrohazuntiphyllidine, and (–)-Hazuntiphyllidine
Authors: Raclea Robert-Cristian , Mewald Marius , White Kolby L. , Movassaghi Mohammad
Published: January 2025

The first total synthesis of the bisindole alkaloids (+)-hazuntiphylline, (–)-anhydrohazuntiphyllidine, and (–)-hazuntiphyllidine is described. We envisioned an efficient synthetic strategy based on a plausible biosynthetic hypothesis for the rapid assembly of these complex alkaloids via successive methylenation of an oxidized variant of the natural product (–)-mehranine. Our concise synthesis of these alkaloids required the development of completely stereoselective double alkylation sequences of transiently formed C3-enamines and precise timing for hydration of intricate intermediates. Whereas homodimerization of a C3-methylene mehranine-derivative exclusively gave (–)-3-epi-anhydrohazuntiphyllidine, an alternative alkylation cascade was developed to afford the natural products (–)-anhydrohazuntiphyllidine and (+)-hazuntiphylline. Insights gained in these studies concerning the intermediacy of hydrated intermediates enabled a completely stereoselective synthesis of (–)-hazuntiphyllidine, the most complex member of the Hazunta alkaloids. We discuss our hypothesis for the rapid assembly of these intriguing alkaloids, including our completely controlled access to both the natural and epimeric C3-quaternary stereochemistry of anhydrohazuntiphyllidine, and analysis of plausible biosynthetic intermediates including a highly sensitive methylenebisdesmethylmehranine, highlighting divergent pathways to each natural alkaloid based on the order of C–C and C–N bond formation and the hydration of putative intermediates.
Nucleation rate and Gibbs free energy of nucleation of APIs in solution at different cooling rates
Authors: Vashishtha Mayank , Kannuchamy Vasanth Kumar
Published: January 2025

A new mathematical model that relies on the classical nucleation theory is proposed to predict the nucleation rate, nucleation rate kinetic constant and the Gibbs free energy of nucleation from the MSZW measured as a function of solubility temperatures. The model allows to calculate the nucleation rate at different cooling rates. The model seems to be universal as it well predicts the experimental data of 16 different combination of APIs and solvents that involves 10 APIs. According to the proposed model, the nucleation rate was found to be in the range of 1020 to 1024 molecules/m3s and the Gibbs free energy of nucleation was found to be in the range of 8 – 62 kJ/mol. The proposed model is also used to obtain the induction time based on MSZW obtained at different cooling rate. The proposed model is further exploited to obtain the thermodynamic parameters that includes the surface free energy, size of the critical nucleus and the number of unit cells that constitute the critical nucleus.