bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tyre Labelled Noise Values in the Context of Environmental Protection: Weaknesses of the Method and Benefits of Silent Tyres
Authors: Hałucha Maciej , Bohatkiewicz Janusz , Mioduszewski Piotr , Berge Truls
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this work was to examine the impact of the inadequacies in the current procedure for car tyre labelling, specifically in the context of environmental noise, and to present the benefits of adopting more realistic procedure with the use of low-noise tyres. This was done using two approaches: an impact analysis and a cost-benefit analysis. The calculations were performed to show this impact on environmental noise. This was done using the common noise assessment methods in Europe (CNOSSOS-EU) model (recommended for strategic noise mapping of EU countries), which was validated using test results from sound exposure level measurements on both ISO test track and on real road sections. Using the noise calculation results, a costbenefit analysis was performed, incorporating financial analyses of both the current and projected situation under different strategies to reduce tyre/road noise.
Strategies for disaster management and the role of effective governance in Nepal
Authors: Acharya Jaya Narayan , Koedsin Werapong , Techato Kuaanan
Published: February 2025

This paper examines the crucial interplay between governance and disaster management in Nepal, a nation frequently assailed by natural disasters such as earthquakes, landslides, and floods. Despite substantial progress in disaster risk reduction (DRR) frameworks, particularly following the devastating 2015 earthquake, challenges persist, primarily due to governance issues. Through a mixed-methods approach involving structured questionnaires and indepth interviews with government officials, local leaders, and non-governmental organisation (NGO) representatives, this study explores the effectiveness of disaster management strategies underpinned by governance practices. The research uncovers significant operational, institutional, and environmental challenges that hinder effective disaster management. Key findings indicate bureaucratic delays, poor coordination, and inadequate resource allocation as major impediments, while community engagement and the integration of local knowledge emerge as critical success factors. Furthermore, the study highlights the adverse effects of governance traps, such as political interference and lack of transparency, which exacerbate the vulnerability of disaster-stricken communities. The paper argues for the necessity of robust governance structures that are transparent, accountable, and inclusive, to enhance disaster resilience and response in Nepal. Recommendations are made for strengthening local capacities, improving inter-agency coordination, and leveraging technology to predict and manage disasters more effectively. By addressing these governance-related issues, Nepal can enhance its disaster preparedness and ensure a more resilient future for its population.
Patho-toxicity and bioaccumulation of lead on fish health and ecosystem dynamic
Authors: Lohar Sneha , Mavry Badal , Sharma Vaibhav , Sharma Anuj , Kumar Rajeev , Sankhla Mahipal S.
Published: February 2025

Heavy metal pollution in aquatic systems has become a major problem on a global scale. Many heavy metals are regarded as essential nutrients that aid in fish growth and more effective feed utilization. However, when these metal concentrations rise over the maximum amount that can be tolerated, they disrupt ecological processes and jeopardize human and fish health. Fish are dangerous due to lead contamination in their body. Lead cause toxicity because they are long-lasting and non-biodegradable in the environment. This review looked at the impact of heavy metals on fish early development, growth, and reproduction. Fish embryos and larvae, as well as each developmental stage of the embryo, react to intoxication differently and varies between species. Lead poisoning has been linked to decreased gonad somatic index (GSI), fecundity, hatching rate, fertilization success, aberrant form of reproductive organs, and ultimately loss of reproduction in fish. In summary, this review aims to increase awareness of the prevention and control of aquatic environmental pollution while shedding insight on how heavy metals manipulate fish physiology, review also gives the validate concerns regarding potential impacts of deteriorating conditions of aquatic environment and their surroundings as well as impacts on fish species and from food chain it invades ecosystem dynamics.
Alternatives to antibiotics against coccidiosis for poultry production: the relationship between immunity and coccidiosis management – a comprehensive review
Authors: El-Saadony Mohamed T. , Salem Heba M. , Attia Marwa M. , Yehia Nahed , Abdelkader Ahmed H. , Mawgod Sara Abdel , Kamel Nesma Mohamed , Alkafaas Samar Sami , Alsulami Muslimah N. , Ahmed Ahmed Ezzat , Mohammed Dina Mostafa , Saad Ahmed M. , Mosa Walid F.A. , Elnesr Shaaban S. , Farag Mayada R. , Alagawany Mahmoud
Published: February 2025

Avian coccidiosis is a protozoan infection caused by numerous Eimeria parasitic species and mainly affects the bird’s gastrointestinal tract and results in a reduction of the bird ‘ability to absorb nutrients, slower growth, with a higher mortality rate. According to recent research, immune-based treatments, such as dietary immunomodulating feed additives and recombinant vaccines, can help the hosts protect themselves from intracellular parasites and reduce inflammatory reactions caused by parasites. Coccidiosis control in the post-antiparasitic stage requires thoroughly investigation of the intricate relationships between the parasites, host defense system, enteroendocrine system, and gut microbiome contributing to coccidian infections. To produce a vaccine, it is crucial to explore the defense mechanism of the intestine’s immune machinery and to identify many effector molecules that act against intracellular parasites. Due to the massive usage of chemical anticoccidial drugs, coccidiosis developed resistant against most commonly used anticoccidials; therefore, numerous researches focused on the usage of safe natural anticoccidials such as probiotics, prebiotics, organic acids, and essential oils to counteract such resistance problem. This review describes how host immunity responds to coccidial infection in chickens and the use of some nonantiparasitic safe natural alternative controls to counter the disease. It would throw the light on the possibility of developing effective therapies against Eimeria to alleviate the detrimental effects of avian coccidiosis.
Intraabdominal hypertension is less common than it used to be: A pilot step wedge trial
Authors: Smith Shane , Priestap Fran , Parry Neil , Arntfield Robert , Murphy Patrick , Vogt Kelly , Ball Ian
Published: February 2025

Objective

This is a pilot study to determine the feasibility of a multicentre stepped wedge cluster randomized trial of implementing the 2013 World Society of the Intraabdominal Compartment Syndrome (WSACS) guidelines as an intervention to treat intraabdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) in critically ill patients.

Design

Single-centre before-and-after trial, with an observation / baseline period of 3 months followed by a 9-month intervention period.

Setting

A 35 bed medical-surgical-trauma intensive care unit in a tertiary level, Canadian hospital.

Patients

Recruitment from consecutively admitted adult intensive care unit patients.

Intervention

In the intervention period, treatment teams were prompted to implement WSACS interventions in all patients diagnosed with IAH.

Measurements and Main Results

129 patients were recruited, 59 during the observation period and 70 during the intervention period. Only 17.0% and 12.9%, respectively, met diagnostic criteria for IAH. Many recruited patients did not have intraabdominal pressures measured regularly per study protocol. There was no difference in ICU mortality for patients in either cohort or between those with and without IAH.

Conclusions

The incidence of IAH in our patient population has decreased significantly since 2015. This is likely due to a significant change in routine care of critically ill patients, especially with respect to judicious goal-directed fluid resuscitation. Patient recruitment and protocol adherence in this study were low, exacerbated by other staffing and logistical pressures during the study period. We conclude that a larger multicentre trial is unlikely to yield evidence of a detectable treatment effect.
Association between hospital case volume and mortality in pediatric sepsis: A retrospective observational study using a Japanese nationwide inpatient database
Authors: Ohki Shingo , Otani Makoto , Tomioka Shinichi , Komiya Kosaku , Kawamura Hideki , Nakada Taka-aki , Nakagawa Satoshi , Matsuda Shinya , Shime Nobuaki
Published: February 2025

Introduction

The survival benefits of treatment at high-volume hospitals (HVHs) are well-documented for several critical pediatric conditions. However, their impact on pediatric sepsis, a leading cause of mortality among children, remains understudied.

Aim of the study

To investigate the association between hospital case volume and mortality rates in pediatric sepsis.

Material and Methods

We conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from the Diagnosis Procedure Combination database. The study included patients who met the following criteria: 1) aged 28 days to 17 years; 2) discharged from the hospital between April 2014 and March 2018; 3) had a sepsis diagnosis coded under the International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision; 4) underwent blood cultures on hospital admission day (day 0) or day 1; 5) received antimicrobial agents on day 0 or 1; and 6) required at least one organ support measure (e.g., mechanical ventilation or vasopressors) on day 0 or 1. Hospitals were categorized by case volume during the study period, with HVHs defined as those in the highest quartile and low-volume hospitals (LVHs) as those in the remaining quartiles. In-hospital mortality rates between HVH and LVH groups were compared using mixed-effects logistic regression analysis with propensity score (PS) matching.

Results

A total of 934 pediatric patients were included in the study, with an overall in-hospital mortality rate of 16.1%. Of them, 234 were treated at 5 HVHs (≥26 patients in 4 years), and 700 at 234 LVHs (<26 patients in 4 years). Upon PS matching, patients treated at HVHs demonstrated significantly lower odds of in-hospital mortality compared with those treated at LVHs (odds ratio, 0.42; 95% confidence interval, 0.22–0.80; P = 0.008).

Conclusions

In pediatric patients with sepsis, treatment at HVHs was associated with lower odds of in-hospital mortality.
Midodrine initiation criteria, dose titration, and adverse effects when administered to treat shock: A systematic review and semi-quantitative analysis
Authors: Puissant Madeleine M. , Armstrong Kaitlin J , Riker Richard R , Haydar Samir , Strout Tania D , Smith Kathryn E , Seder David B , Gagnon David J
Published: February 2025

Objective

Systematically examine the literature describing midodrine to treat shock and to summarize current administration and dosing strategies.

Data sources

Structured literature search conducted in MEDLINE (PubMed) from inception through May 10, 2023.

Study Selection and Data Extraction

Abstracts and full texts were assessed for inclusion by two blinded, independent reviewers. English-language publications describing use of midodrine in adult patients with shock were included. Data were extracted by two blinded, independent abstractors using a standardized extraction tool. Quality assessments were completed by paired reviewers using JBI methodology.

Data Synthesis

Fifteen of 698 (2%) screened manuscripts were included with 1,714 patients with a variety of shock types. Seven studies (47%) were retrospective, two (13%) prospective observational, and six (40%) randomized controlled studies. Midodrine was initiated to facilitate intravenous vasopressor (IVP) weaning in most (11, 73%) studies; only two (13%) reported IVP weaning protocol use. Starting doses were 10 mg every 8 hours (4, 27%) or three times a day (3, 20%), 20 mg every 8 hours (2, 13%); six studies (40%) did not report initial midodrine dosing. A midodrine titration protocol was reported in 6 (40%) studies. Thirteen (87%) studies evaluated for bradycardia, identified in 6 (46%) studies among 204 patients; only one (0.5%) patient required midodrine discontinuation. Three (20%) studies reported on hypertension with an incidence of 7–11%. Four (27%) studies assessed for ischemia; 5/1128 (0.4%) patients experienced mesenteric ischemia requiring midodrine discontinuation.

Relevance to Patient care and Clinical Practice

This review explores the pragmatic details involved in initiating, titrating, and weaning midodrine for the bedside clinician and identifies rates of adverse events and complications.

Conclusions

Published literature describing midodrine use for shock is heterogeneous and comprised primarily of low or very low quality data. Future controlled trials addressing the shortcomings identified in this systematic review are warranted.
PENGARUH CITRA MEREK, KUALITAS PRODUK, DAN PERSEPSI HARGA TERHADAP MINAT BELI
Authors: Rouf Abdul , Mandala Kastawan
Published: February 2025

Purchase intention is something related to consumer plans to buy certain products or services, as well as how many units of products or services are needed in a certain period. Companies need to pay attention to the factors that influence buying interest. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of brand image on purchase intention, the effect of product quality on purchase intention, and the effect of perceived price on purchase intention of Honda Mobilio cars. The sample in this study were potential consumers of Honda Mobilio cars in Denpasar City. Determination of the sample in this study using nonprobability sampling method. The number of samples taken was 112 people. Collecting data using questionnaires. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis techniques. The results of this study indicate that there is a positive and significant influence between brand image and purchase intention, a positive and significant influence on product quality and purchase intention, a positive and significant influence on perceived price and purchase intention.
Keywords: Brand image, Product quality, Price perception, Purchase intention
PERAN SELF-EFFICACY MEMEDIASI PENGARUH PELATIHAN TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN LEMBAGA PERKREDITAN DESA (LPD) DESA PAKRAMAN PADANGSAMBIAN
Authors: Wahyu Utari Ni Made Agustina , Adnyani I Gusti Ayu Dewi
Published: February 2025

Employee performance is an important thing that needs to be considered by the institution in order to realize its goals. This study aims to analyze the role of selfefficacy in mediating the effect of training on employee performance. The samples taken were 35 employees of the LPD Desa Pakraman Padangsambian and used the saturated sample technique. Data collection in this study was carried out using interviews and questionnaires. The data analysis techniques used in this research are path analysis, classic assumption test, and Sobel test. The results showed that training had a positive and significant effect on employee performance, training had a positive and significant effect on self-efficacy, self-efficacy played a role in mediating the effect of training on employee performance. The results of this study provide the impact of social cognitive theory, especially on the part of the LPD Desa Pakraman Padangsambian to pay more attention to the level of self-efficacy of employees and the training programs provided in order to improve the performance of their employees.
Keywords: Training; Employee performance; Self-efficacy
Modelación numérica del flujo rasante en un canal escalonado con curvas verticales
Authors:   Universidad de Medellín, Facultad de Ingeniería, Antioquia, Colombia, López-de-Mesa Daniel , Cuervo Andrés Felipe ,   Universidad de Medellín, Facultad de Ingeniería, Antioquia, Colombia, Balaguera Alejandra ,   Universidad de Medellín, Facultad de Ingeniería, Antioquia, Colombia
Published: February 2025

Los canales escalonados se utilizan frecuentemente para la descarga de agua en embalses, sin embargo, hay pocos estudios que consideren la implementación de curvas en el fondo de este tipo de estructuras. Este artículo presenta una evaluación cuantitativa, mediante modelación numérica con dinámica de fluidos computacional (CFD), de las propiedades del flujo rasante en canales escalonados de alta pendiente con curvas verticales. La geometría escalonada se definió con una curva convexa a la entrada, una rampa recta intermedia y una curva cóncava a la salida, con el fin de comparar los campos de velocidad, presión, vorticidad y estadísticas de la turbulencia en los tres tramos del canal. Se concluyó que los perfiles de velocidad obtenidos con el modelo de turbulencia RNG k-ε presentaron una buena correlación con mediciones experimentales en la zona de flujo no aireada. Sin embargo, la calidad del ajuste disminuyó aguas abajo, ya que el modelo numérico no capturó el fenómeno de aireación. Al comparar el comportamiento hidrodinámico en ambas curvas escalonadas se encontró que la zona de separación abarcó una mayor fracción de cada escalón en la curva convexa. En ésta se presentaron además valores negativos de presión a la altura de la esquina superior de las contrahuellas, los cuales no se evidenciaron en la curva cóncava. Finalmente, los máximos de disipación turbulenta se encontraron cerca del fondo en el tramo final de las huellas, y en la frontera entre la corriente principal y el flujo recirculante de cada escalón, y fueron mayores para la curva a la salida del canal.
Estimation of the willingness to pay in two aquifers in Baja California, Mexico
Authors:   Independent consultant, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, Elizondo Lázaro S. , Aguilar-Ibarra Alonso ,   Instituto de Investigaciones Económicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico, Manson Robert H. ,   Instituto de Ecología, A. C., Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico, Mendoza-Espinosa Leopoldo G. ,   Instituto de Investigaciones Oceanológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
Published: February 2025

This study presents an assessment of the perceptions and willingness-to-pay (WTP) of farmers using groundwater for irrigation in two aquifers in northern Baja California, Mexico. Contingent Valuation (CV) measured their WTP to ensure availability of groundwater in the future. Data from surveys of 70 and 54 farmers in the Maneadero and Guadalupe valleys, respectively, were combined and analyzed using logistic regression. Farmer WTP is influenced by variables reflecting “present water scarcity for agricultural use”, “education and family income levels”, “partial use of wastewater for irrigation”, “water quality”, and “payment amount”. A WTP estimate of $US 0.13/m3 suggests that the environmental cost of depleting aquifers over a 20-year span could reach $US 17.4-24.9 million for the Guadalupe aquifer and $US 20.50 million for the Maneadero aquifer. This information could serve as a starting point to help decision makers in northern Mexico design more environmentally sustainable pricing policies, including investing revenues in long-term aquifer restoration.
Diagnóstico ágil para determinar la concordancia entre una tecnología de reciclado de aguas grises, y las necesidades específicas de clientes y usuarios potenciales
Authors:   CIATEQ, A.C. Querétaro, Querétaro, México, Guillén José Fernando , Breña Elvia ,   CIATEQ, A.C. Querétaro, Querétaro, México, Juárez Edith ,   CIATEQ, A.C. Querétaro, Querétaro, México
Published: February 2025

La investigación de mercado y clientes para justificar el desarrollo de productos tecnológicos es clave en todas las organizaciones con un programa de innovación tecnológica efectiva. Estos estudios pueden implicar gran cantidad de recursos humanos, financieros y de tiempo. El artículo propone un estudio preliminar del perfil de usuarios y clientes potenciales (EXAPERC) a través de dos herramientas: DIAG-USUARIO, que sirve como un sondeo ágil de la percepción de los usuarios respecto de una solución tecnológica; y DIAG-CLIENTE, que consiste en un estudio preliminar de clientes potenciales de la tecnología (la empresa que fabricará productos con la tecnología en cuestión). Dichos diagnósticos se aplicaron para una solución al reciclado de aguas grises domésticas, realizado en CIATEQ, centro público de investigación en México. Los resultados mostraron una percepción positiva al concepto tanto por parte de los usuarios como de posibles inversionistas o clientes de la tecnología. Tales resultados alientan a llevar a cabo estudios más detallados de usuarios potenciales y de inversionistas de la tecnología en cuestión.
Pengembangan Instrumen Penilaian Berpikir Kritis Menurut FACIONE Pada Pembelajaran IPA Di Sekolah Menengah Pertama Berbasis Model Rasch
Authors: Haryanti Haryanti , Susongko Purwo
Published: February 2025

Pengembangan Instrumen berpikir kritis menurut Facione (2011) berbasis model rasch dengan model ADDIE. Penelitian yang digunakan yaitu penelitian kuantitatif, populasi yang digunakan siswa kelas VIII di SMP Plus Salafiyyah Pemalang tahun ajaran 2023/2024. Teknik Pengumpulan data menggunakan purposive sampling. Sample yang digunakan ada empat kelas yaitu kelas VII A, B, C, D. Data yang diambil dengan menggunakan lembar tes, dokumentasi, dan observasi. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis Person Fit, Validasi Konstrak Aspek Isi, dan Uji Unidimensi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil tes siswa didapatkan kepada 136 siswa menunjukkan nilai rata-rata 46,8, dengan nilai tertinggi 80 dan nilai terendah 10 dari 10 soal pilgan. Terdapat 5 keterampilan berupa interpretasi, analisis, evaluasi, inferensi, dan eksplanasi. Kemudian setelah diujikan pada siswa, hasilnya didapatkan Kemampuan interpretasi peserta tes adalah 36,39 %, yang berarti rendah; kemampuan analisis peserta tes adalah 66,54 %, yang berarti tinggi; kemampuan evaluasi peserta tes adalah 24,26 %, yang berarti rendah; dan kemampuan inferensi peserta tes adalah 30,88 %, yang berarti rendah; dan kemampuan eksplanasi. Validasi konstrak aspek isi, atau item fit, menunjukkan bahwa semua butir tes dalam ujian kemampuan berpikir kritis pada pembelajaran IPA di SMP sesuai atau berfungsi begitu baik, dengan tingkat kesukaran butir berkisar antara -4.00 dan 3.00. Validasi konstrak aspek substantif (person fit) menunjukkan bahwa 97,79 %, atau 133 respon dari peserta ujian termasuk memenuhi model (tidak mengalami penyimpangan), dan 2,20 % atau 3 respon, tidak memenuhi kriteria person fit (mengalami penyimpangan). Validasi konstrak aspek struktural menunjukkan bahwa tes evaluasi kemampuan berpikir kritis pada pembelajaran IPA di SMP bersifat unidimensi. Nilai kemampuan berpikir kritis rata-rata peserta tes memiliki prosentase sebesar 46,8 %, yang merupakan kategori cukup.
Pembangunan Peta Digital Universitas Andalas Berbasis Web
Authors: Susanti Lusi , Kamil Husnil , Affi Immalatunil Khaira , Wulandari Rivonny , Huda Ashila Nurul
Published: February 2025

Informasi merupakan suatu bagian dari komponen komunikasi yang memegang peranan penting agar pesan yang ingin disampaikan oleh komunikator dapat ditransmisikan secara baik. Informasi yang dapat diberikan oleh display salah satunya adalah informasi mengenai keberadaan lokasi yang akan dituju. Salah satu lingkungan yang memerlukan display yang dapat memberikan informasi keberadaan lokasi yang akan dituju adalah kampus Universitas Andalas. Berdasarkan studi pendahuluan yang dilakukan pada peserta SNMPTN, didapatkan 93% responden kesulitan dalam menemukan lokasi ujian yang dicari dikarenakan minimnya display peta lokasi. Oleh karena itu, perlu dilakukan pembangunan peta digital Universitas Andalas yang dapat diakses dengan mudah oleh pengguna. Sistem yang dibangun berbasis web dan menggunakan codeigniter sebagai framework PHP, penyimpanan data dan server menggunakan Laragon, serta Leaflet js untuk menampilkan peta. Perancangan sistem terdiri dari pembuatan use case diagram, database, dan user interface. Kemudian, dilakukan pengkodean dan pengujian sistem dengan metode blackbox testing. Penelitian ini menghasilkan sistem berupa peta digital yang mempermudah pengguna mendapatkan akses informasi lokasi dan bangunan yang terdapat di wilayah Universitas Andalas.
Implementasi GeoFOSS Geonode pada Sistem Informasi Perumahan dan Kawasan Pemukiman Terintegrasi (SI RUMAH KITA) Kota Padang
Authors: Meutia Ade , Jannah Mutiara Raudhatul
Published: February 2025

Pembangunan perumahan dan permukiman layak huni merupakan bagian dari upaya mewujudkan tujuan nomor 11 dari Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (Sustainable Development Goals/ SDGs) yaitu “Mewujudkan Kota dan Permukiman yang Inklusif, Aman, Tangguh, dan Berkelanjutan”. Berdasarkan UU Nomor 1 Tahun 2011 tentang Perumahan dan Kawasan Permukiman, pemerintah memiliki wewenang dalam penyelenggaraan dan pengelolaan perumahan dan kawasan permukiman termasuk prasarana, sarana, dan utilitas umum (PSU), Rumah Tidak Layak Huni (RTLH), serta permukiman kumuh. Dalam menjalankan wewenang tersebut, pemerintah melalui Dinas Perumahan Rakyat dan Kawasan Permukiman (DPRKP) perlu melakukan pengelolaan data yang akurat dan terorganisir sebagai pondasi pengambilan keputusan dan tindakan. Pengumpulan data geospasial melalui survei cukup kompleks jika dilakukan secara manual karena berkaitan dengan sinkronisasi titik koordinat dan atribut, sehingga sering kali pengintegrasian sulit dilakukan dengan cepat, tepat, dan efesien. Selain itu, pengumpulan data secara manual dapat menyebabkan duplikasi data atau tidak lengkapnya data yang dilaporkan. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah dibangunnya Sistem Informasi Perumahan dan Kawasan Pemukiman Terintegrasi (SI RUMAH KITA) berbasis website yang memuat fitur pembuatan, pengelolaan, dan pembaruan data, dashboard, serta pelaporan masyarakat. Selain itu, SI RUMAH KITA juga diintegrasikan dengan aplikasi Locus GIS berbasis Android yang digunakan sebagai tools data collector survei di lapangan. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode pengembangan perangkat lunak prototyping development with open source software. Geonode merupakan salah satu GeoFOSS (Geospasial Free and Open Source Software) yang dikembangkan menggunakan framework django dan bahasa pemograman python. Aplikasi Locus GIS diintegrasikan ke Geonode menggunakan aplikasi synchronizing (berbasis django framework) sehingga data survei dapat langsung disimpan tanpa terjadi duplikasi data.
Optimizing Higher Education Performance Through Data Integration Using the Zachman Framework: A Case Study on LAM Infokom Accreditation Criteria
Authors: Jahir Abdul , Wahid Arif Mu'amar , Sufranto Tri Titis
Published: February 2025

This study explores the application of the Zachman Framework to enhance data integration in higher education, specifically targeting the LAM Infokom accreditation criteria. The research addresses the challenges faced by educational institutions in managing fragmented data systems, which hinder their ability to meet comprehensive accreditation standards. Utilizing a multi-phase methodology, the research incorporates a literature review, case analysis, and prototype development to develop a cohesive data integration model aligned with accreditation requirements. The Zachman Framework provides a structured approach to system integration, covering perspectives such as data types, processes, storage locations, personnel, timelines, and objectives. The proposed integration strategy emphasizes the use of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), middleware solutions, and a centralized data warehouse to unify disparate data sources. These integration methods facilitate seamless data exchange across academic, financial, and administrative systems, promoting data consistency and accessibility. Additionally, a phased implementation plan is recommended, outlining specific tasks, resource allocation, and monitoring measures to ensure systematic system improvement. Key performance indicators and evaluation metrics are established to monitor the effectiveness of the integrated system in meeting accreditation requirements. The study highlights the importance of a robust data governance framework and the role of stakeholder engagement in overcoming technical and resource-related challenges. Ultimately, this research contributes a practical data integration blueprint for higher education institutions, offering a replicable model for achieving and maintaining accreditation compliance through structured data management and governance practices.
University Instructors' Levels of Use of Open Educational Resources and the Factors that Influenced their Usage
Authors: Jameel Ali Sabah , Mohammed Nabeel Jassim , Anber Maha Majeed , Hussein Saleh Abdul-Razzaq
Published: February 2025

The study aims to reveal the university instructors' level of use of the kinds of Open Educational Resources (OERs) and their usage in teaching and for academic purposes too, also to reveal the factors that encourage them to use the OERs. The study's design is quantitative and qualitative data. The data were gathered via a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. The participants were 52 university instructors from the Department of English and the Department of Sociology at the College of Arts, and the College of Education for Humanities, University of Anbar. The results revealed that the instructors' level of use of OERs was low. The most used OERs were The Multimedia Resources, Online dictionaries, and the Spell Checkers. The factors that affect using OERs were the attitude, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived behavioral control, satisfaction, and perceived pleasure. It can be inferred that the instructors do not use the most common OERs. They used Online dictionaries and Spell Checkers which is important for all EFL instructors. The instructors used the OERs based on several factors, they use the OERs which have positive attitude, useful for their teaching, ease of use, also they used the OERs that they feel they have behavioral control, satisfaction also was an important factor to use OERs which provide satisfaction atmosphere, and finally, they used the OERs which they perceived pleasure when they use them.
The Impact of Some Techniques on Preparatory School Pupils’ Mindset Growth
Authors: Salman Saja Mudhher , Badie Muthana Mohammed
Published: February 2025

The current study aims at investigating the impact of some techniques on preparatory school pupils’ mindset growth, finding out the effect of these techniques on developing EFL pupils' mindset growth. The tool of this study is a test which is used to find the effect of these techniques on developing EFL pupils' mindset growth. The following hypothesis have been formulated, there is no statically significant differences between the main score of the experimental group, which is taught by using the techniques (identify your own mindset, look at your own improvements, learn from other's success, ask for feedback, harness the power of (yet), learn something new, intentionally make mistake, be kind to yourself' ,look at examples, set realistic goals), and the main scores of the control group, which is taught by using traditional methods in subsequent achievement tests. The sample of the study is (60) pupils who are taught during the academic year 2023/2024. They are selected randomly from Al Rayyan preparatory school for girls. The fifth-grade scientific branch consist of two groups are selected as a sample of the study. The Two groups have been equalized according to the following variables: the educational level of parents age ( in months), and the pupils scores in the pre-test and English scores in the previous schooling year . A-unified post- test which contains six questions are constructed to collect data. Face and content validity have been ascertained. The data collected from results of the post-test have been analyzed statistically by using T-test for two independent samples. The results show that there are strong differences between the mean scores of the experimental group who is taught by techniques, and the mean scores of control group who is taught by conventional method. Finally, some conclusions have been put forward.
الصراع الداخلي في شعر فرسان العصر الجاهلي
Authors: علي رفل أحمد , سليمان لقاء نزهة
Published: February 2025

يعد شعر الفرسان مرآة تعكس تناقضات النفس البشرية وتطلعاتها المتباينة في عالم مليء بالتحديات والصراعات ،ومن أبرز هذه الصراعات هو الصراع الداخلي الذي يشكل عنصرًا محوريًا في شعر الفرسان ؛ إذ يكشف عن تباين بين أفكارهم وقيمهم ، و هو ما نجده عند أولئك الفرسان الذين تطرق إليهم البحث؛ فعروة بن الورد يركز على الحقوق الجماعية، ويعبّر عن أهمية التضامن والتعاون بين أفراد القبيلة لتحقيق العدالة والمساواة ، في المقابل، نجد عنترة بن شداد يعبر عن صراعاته الفردية الناتجة عن عزلة اجتماعية فرضتها عليه ظروفه الخاصة، مما جعله يتأمل في معاني الشجاعة والكرامة الشخصية ، أما قيس بن الخطيم فيسعى لبناء هويته الاجتماعية من خلال الفخر والاعتزاز بالنفس ؛ إذ يعبر عن مشاعره وأفكاره بأسلوب يعكس رغبته في تحقيق مكانة مرموقة بين أفراد مجتمعه، بينما عامر بن الطفيل، رغم قيادته لقبيلته، يلمح إلى صراعات داخلية خلف واجهة التفاخر، مما يعكس تناقضاته الشخصية بين واجباته كقائد ومشاعره الداخلية، وكل شاعر من هؤلاء عبر عن (الفقد) على اختلاف ألوانه عندهم (بمعادل موضوعي) يختص به ، فهو عند عنترة الشجاعة ، وعند عروة التعاون والتضامن مقابل الفخر ... و هكذا
Description and Prediction of Roughness-Induced Transition in Swept-Wing Boundary Layers
Authors: Boiko Andrey V. , Borodulin Vladimir I. , Ivanov Andrey V. , Kirilovskiy Stanislav V. , Mischenko Dmitry A. , Poplavskaya Tatiana V.
Published: February 2025

By means of the original method of quantitative thermography, an extensive experimental database on the position, length, and other characteristics of laminar–turbulent transition caused by the development of stationary crossflow vortices initiated by different roughness configurations with documented characteristics was obtained. Accompanying numerical base-flow computations were carried out with commercial gas dynamic software coupled with house-made laminar–turbulent transition module. The experimental and numerical data were used to determine threshold [Formula: see text]-factors of transition and turbulence onsets in a range of chord-based Reynolds numbers (flow velocities) and different roughness configurations. The threshold [Formula: see text]-factors are presented as functions of surface roughness height. A comparison with findings of other researches is given.
The Entangled Nature of First Language Learning, Education, and Literacy
Authors: Gedik Tan Arda
Published: February 2025

The entangled relationship between first language acquisition, education, and literacy challenges conventional linguistic paradigms. This paper explores recent findings revealing the intricate interplay of these factors, particularly emphasizing the impact of education and literacy on grammatical knowledge. Drawing on studies conducted in diverse linguistic contexts, this paper argues against the universal applicability of conventional metrics such as the High Academic Attainment/Low Academic Attainment (HAA/LAA) cut-off to investigate the role of reading, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of linguistic development that considers local educational dynamics. Additionally, the paper discusses methodological challenges in studying illiterate populations and proposes alternative measures to capture the cumulative effects of language experience. Ultimately, the paper underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in developing inclusive research methodologies and educational interventions that address the diverse needs of learners worldwide. By embracing the complexities of language learning, education, and literacy, linguists can advance our understanding of human language capabilities and promote more equitable opportunities for linguistic development.
Interpreting Odds and Risk and Understanding the Difference: Evidence in Practice
Authors: Kamper Steven J
Published: February 2025

Categorical outcomes are most often reported in terms of relative risk or odds ratios. Interpreting what these metrics mean can be difficult for clinicians, and researchers often make mistakes in published papers. Key points to understand include: odds ratios cannot be interpreted in terms of likelihood of an outcome, in fact they have no intuitive meaning for a patient, relative risks and odds ratios are heavily influenced by how common or rare the outcome is, and an odds ratio will always be larger than a risk ratio from the same data.

Odds ratios and risk ratios are common summary statistics used to quantify between group differences or associations for categorical outcomes. These metrics are frequently misinterpreted by readers and researchers. This article will explain how the metrics are calculated and provide tips for interpreting and using them in the clinic.
Verbal and Visual Means of Representation of Scientific Objects and Phenomena in Modern Children’s Literature (Based on Fascinating Astronomy by E. Kachur and Mega Poussin by V. Babin)
Authors: Alekseeva A. A. , Prokopeva E. R.
Published: February 2025

Purpose. The article deals with the pragmatic analysis of verbal and visual means of representation of objects and phenomena found in children's popular science books in Russian and French.

Results. Depending on the function performed, all the means were divided into 5 categories: verbal nominative, verbal expressive, verbal figurative, visual figurative and visual non-figurative. The authors of the books use various types of means to simplify the perception of the material by children. Verbal nominative and verbal expressive means are more typical for the French encyclopedia, verbal figurative ones – for the Russian book.

Conclusion. Visual figurative means were found only in the Russian book. Consequently, the linguocultural specificity of the representation of objects and phenomena in the analyzed books is revealed. The French encyclopedia is focused on unadapted representation of scientific facts and the frequent use of verbal nominative and expressive means; it contains a small number of verbal figurative means and no visual figurative means, whereas the author of the Russian book strives for greater «artistry» of the text and creates a fabulous atmosphere through the introduction of permanent heroes of a series of encyclopedias and extensive use of verbal and visual figurative means.
PROSPECTS FOR THE USE OF DESTRUCTOR BACTERIA IN BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR CLEANING THE ENVIRONMENT FROM TOXIC COMPOUNDS
Authors:   Pushchino Branch of Russian Biotechnological University (BIOTECH University), Iminova L.R. ,   Scriabin Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Microorganisms, Pushchino
Published: February 2025

Careless human activity, aggressive environmental management, active use of highly effective chemical pesticides, mining —
all this negatively affects the environment, continuously increasing the concentration of toxic compounds in soil, water and air. One of
the most effective ways to clean the environment and restore fertility is the use of bacteria that destroy toxic compounds. The goal of
this work was to search for and isolate into a pure culture bacterium capable of decomposing persistent pollutants. During the study,
150 strains were isolated, from which isolates were selected that used phenol, toluene, petroleum hydrocarbons, pesticides and organochlorines as the sole source of carbon and energy. High antimicrobial and antifungal activity were shown for a number of cultures.
Growth-stimulating activity has been shown for crops belonging to the genera Rhodococcus and Bacillus. The selected crops served as
the basis for preparations for soil bioremediation and plant growth stimulation.
MONITORING OF MICROBIOLOGICAL SPOILAGE OF MEAT AND FISH PRODUCTS USING OPTICALLY ACTIVE INDICATORS
Authors:   SCAMT Institute, ITMO University, Saint Petersburg, Ionov Y.A. , Khasanov D.G. , Freinkman O.V. , Nazarova E.A.
Published: February 2025

Consumers and manufacturers often encounter spoiled products at different stages of the product life cycle. Developed fluorescent indicators based on carbon dots will allow tracking the real state of the product inside the package. This will help manufacturers
quickly find critical points at the stages of storage and transportation, and customers will not worry about buying goods of inappropriate
quality.
THE INFLUENCE OF STABILIZERS ON THE POTENCY OF A REFERENCE STANDARD OF HUMAN HEPATITIS B IMMUNOGLOBULIN
Authors:   Kirov Research Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion under the Federal Medical and Biological Agency, Konovalova E.A. , Kalinina E.N. , Rosina E.V. , Ziganshina S.E. , Kormschikova E.S.
Published: February 2025

The development of a method for stabilizing antibodies is important for obtaining a national (pharmacopoeial) standard. Its
effectiveness depends on its stabilizing formulation. This study analyzed of the influence of stabilizers on the potency of a reference
standard of human hepatitis B immunoglobulin.
АГРОТЕХНОЛОГИЯ ВЫРАЩИВАНИЯ ХЛОПЧАТНИКА СОРТА «БУХАРА-102» С ВЫСОКОЙ УРОЖАЙНОСТЬЮ (В УСЛОВИЯХ АНДИЖАНСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ)
Authors: Абдурахмонов С.О. , Нумонова Д.М.
Published: February 2025

В статье описаны результаты исследований по выращиванию хлопчатника сорта «Бухара-102», а также влияние сроков рыхления и режимов орошения на урожайность хлопка.
ЗАРУБЕЖНЫЙ ОПЫТ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ ЭФФЕКТИВНОГО ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ЗЕМЕЛЬ СЕЛЬСКОХОЗЯЙСТВЕННОГО НАЗНАЧЕНИЯ
Authors: Инамов Б.Н.
Published: February 2025

В статье на основе аналитического анализа и методов монографического исследования изучен и проанализирован опыт развитых зарубежных стран по организации эффективного использования земель сельскохозяйственного назначения, а также выделены конкретные предложения и рекомендации по их применению в практике нашей Республики.
ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТЬ ПРОВЕДЕНИЯ ДЕФОЛИАЦИИ СОРТА СОИ НАФИС
Authors: Абитов И.И.
Published: February 2025

В статье приведены результаты исследований, проведённых в пожнивном посеве после озимых зерновых культур в условиях типичных серозёмов Ташкентской области. Рекомендуется у сорта сои Нафис проводить дефолиацию при созревании 50-60% бобов препаратами ЖидкийХМДи УзДЕФ нормой 6 л/га, а также в фазах ветвления и цветения растений совместно с добавлением микроэлементов бора нормой 0,4 кг/га и цинка нормой 0,7 кг/га, а также при созревании 50-60% бобов проводить дефолиацию УзДЕФ нормой 4 л/га.
ФРАКЦИОННЫЙ СОСТАВ НЕОРГАНИЧЕСКИХ И ОРГАНИЧЕСКИХ СОЕДИНЕНИЙ ФОСФОРА СТАРООРОШАЕМОГО ТИПИЧНОГО СЕРОЗЕМА
Authors: Баиров А.Ж. , Холматов О.И. , Жураев Ш.А. , Нуриддинова Х.Т.
Published: February 2025

В статье приводятся материалы по изучению фракционного состава минеральных и органических фосфатов староорошаемого типичного серозема Ташкентской области Узбекистана используемого в кратко ротационном севообороте «хлопчатник - озимая пшеница - повторная культура». Результаты исследований показали, что в староорошаемом типичном сероземе доля минерального фосфора в ощем фосфоре составляет 90,31%, доля органического фосфора - 9,69%. При этом основную часть общего фосфора составляют остаточный P - Н.$ОфН2О2 (1745 мг/кг) и трудно растворимый P- HCl конц. фракции (296мг/кг). Содержание очень лабильного P - resin - 14 мг/кг, лабильного P -NaHCO3 - 48 мг/кг, умеренно лабильного P - NaOH - 80 мг/кг. При этом количество органического фосфора во фракциях NaHCO3 и NaOHзначительно превышал количество минерального фосфора.
НАУЧНОЕ ОБОСНОВАНИЕ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ ДЕФОЛИАНТОВ НА ХЛОПКОВОМ ВОЛОКНЕ ЭКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНО ВЫРАЩЕННОГО СОРТА ХЛОПКА
Authors: Убайдуллаев М.М.
Published: February 2025

Исследования качества волокна проводились на системе HVI, и по результатам исследования индекс микронейрльности волокна 4,6, удельная прочность на разрыв 32,3, длина волокна 1,08 дюйма в контрольном варианте 30-40% подвергались воздействию фона хлопка. сорт С-8290, индекс однородности по длине - 83,1%, индекс короткого волокна - 3,9%, удлинение при разрыве - 7,3%, трэш-код - 2,5, количество примесей - 5,5%, площадь примесей - 0,25%, коэффициент отражения 76,3%, степень желтизны 8,0.
СВЕТИЛЬНИКИ В ПОГРЕБАЛЬНОМ ОБРЯДЕ ПОЗДНЕСКИФСКОГО НАСЕЛЕНИЯ СЕВЕРО-ЗАПАДНОГО КРЫМА
Authors: Коршун К.С.
Published: February 2025

В статье рассматривается группа гончарных и лепных светильников из позднескифских погребений Северо-Западного Крыма. В указанном регионе тра диция помещения светильников в могилы появляется во второй половине II в. до н. э. и бытует до первой половины I в. н. э. При анализе синхронных позднескифских погребений из Центрального и Юго-Западного Крыма выяснилось, что эта тради ция не находит там широкого распространения. Близкие аналогии дают памятники Нижнего Днестра. Наличие схожих элементов в погребальном обряде и керамиче ском комплексе может свидетельствовать либо о тесных контактах населения дан ных регионов, либо о переселении части нижнеднестровских скифов на террито рию Северо-Западного Крыма.

The paper explores a group of pottery lamps and hand-made lamps from Late Scythian graves in Northwestern Crimea. In this region the tradition of placing oil lamps in the graves which appeared in the second half of the 2nd century BC persisted until the first half of the 1st century AD. The analysis of contemporary Late Scythian graves from Central Crimea and Southwestern Crimea has shown that this tradition was not widespread there. Close analogies have been found at the sites in the Lower Dniester region. Presence of similar elements in the funerary rites and ceramic assemblages may be used as evidence of either close contacts between the populations of these regions or resettlement of some Scythian groups from the Lower Dniester to Northwestern Crimea.
Traditional games for physical fitness in primary school students: A systematic review in Indonesia
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Zulnadila Zulnadila
Published: February 2025

Background and Study Aim. Physical fitness is a very important factor for students to fight fatigue when doing activities, so that during the learning process at school students can still concentrate on learning. Information on physical fitness in elementary school students is a source of health that really needs to be considered. Therefore, this study aimed to review the scientific literature on physical fitness of primary school children through learning with traditional games in Indonesia. Material and Methods. The search in this study used databases such as ScienceDirect, Scopus, Google Scholar, and PubMed. The search began using the ScienceDirect database, then Scopus, Google Scholar and PubMed. The search strategy included a combination of keyword variations ("traditional games" OR "Play Model" AND "physical fitness" AND "students" AND "elementary school"). The search was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. After following the exclusion criteria, only 6 articles remained. Results. The results showed that the provision of traditional games can improve students' physical fitness. Traditional games are developed with a play approach and activities are designed according to the basic movement skills possessed or are in their developmental stage. Traditional games have values and elements of movement that are in accordance with the need to develop basic skills. Conclusions. This increase occurs because of traditional games that can encourage children to be actively involved in learning, want to do movements and effectively improve physical fitness. That way, in the context of physical learning conceptualized in a traditional game can be applied.