bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Pengaruh Harga, Promosi, dan Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan Pada Pengguna Transportasi Online (Studi Pengguna Grab di Kota Cirebon)
Authors: Adelia Puspita  , Lukita Chandra , Pranata Sudadi
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji bagaimana harga, promosi, dan kualitas layanan mempengaruhi kepuasan konsumen dalam transportasi online, khususnya pelanggan Grab di Kota Cirebon. Studi asosiatif ini dapat menciptakan topik penelitian untuk menentukan hubungan variabel dan pengaruhnya terhadap variabel independen dan dependen. Kuesioner diberikan kepada pengguna Grab di Kota Cirebon dengan 100 tanggapan untuk penyelidikan kuantitatif ini. Penelitian ini menggunakan Uji Validitas (validitas konvergen, validitas diskriminan (Uji HTMT, Kriteria Fornell-Larcker, dan Cross Loading), Uji Reliabilitas, Uji Normalisasi, Uji Multikolinearitas, Uji Regresi Parsial (Uji T), Uji Kelayakan Model (Uji F) maupun uji Koefisien Determinasi. Data penelitian diolah menggunakan SmartPLS 4. Variabel independen penelitian ini adalah harga (X1), promosi (X2) maupun kualitas layanan (X3), dan variabel dependennya adalah kepuasan pelanggan (Y). dan kualitas layanan memiliki efek positif dan substansial. Penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa harga, promosi maupun kualitas layanan mempengaruhi kepuasan konsumen secara bersamaan.
The Influence of Financial Performance and Capital Structure on Tax Avoidance Strategies
Authors: Susanto Ajay , Oktari Yunia
Published: December 2024

This research seeks to examine how profitability, capital intensity, and sales growth impact tax avoidance practices. Employing a quantitative methodology, the study centres on companies within the food and beverage subsector that are publicly traded on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during 2020 to 2023. The sample consisted of 76 companies, which were selected by the purposive sampling method over four years, covering 19 companies. The data was analysed with SPSS version 29 software through a descriptive statistical approach, classical assumption testing, and hypothesis testing. The multiple linear regression technique is applied to the secondary data collected. The results of the analysis revealed that profitability (ROA), had a significant impact on tax avoidance with a significance level of less than 0.05. In contrast, the variables of sales growth and capital intensity showed insignificant results (significance value of more than 0.05), indicating that they did not have an impact on tax avoidance individually. However, simultaneously, profitability, capital intensity, and sales growth together have a significant impact on tax avoidance, with a significance value below 0.05.
Assessing the Performance of Automatic Speech Recognition Systems When Used by Native and Non-Native Speakers of Three Major Languages in Dictation Workflows
Authors: Zapata Julián , Kirkedal Andreas Søeborg
Published: December 2024

In this paper, we report on a two-part experiment aiming to assess and compare the performance of two types of automatic speech recognition (ASR) systems on two different computational platforms when used to augment dictation workflows. The experiment was performed with a sample of speakers of three major languages and with different linguistic profiles: non-native English speakers, non-native French speakers, and native Spanish speakers. The main objective of this experiment is to examine ASR performance in translation dictation (TD) and medical dictation (MD) workflows, without manual transcription vs. with transcription. We discuss the advantages and drawbacks of a particular ASR approach on different computational platforms when used by various speakers of a given language, who may have different accents and levels of proficiency in that language, and who may have different levels of competence and experience dictating large volumes of text and using ASR technology. Lastly, we enumerate several areas for future research.
Past, present and future of speech technologies in translation: life beyond the keyboard
Authors: Zapata Julián , Secară Alina , Ciobanu Dragoș
Published: December 2024

The idea of speaking to and with computers is as old as the idea of computers themselves. Today, after more than eight long decades of research and development in computing and natural language processing, such an idea is far from science fiction: systems that allow humans and computers to interact directly through speech are increasingly becoming part of our daily lives and are transforming the nature of human-computer interaction. Speech technologies have reached a point of maturity to be useful and effective in several domains. They can notably be found in customer and tech support services; virtual assistants; in-vehicle navigation systems; as well as the operating systems of personal computers, smartphones, and tablets. In translation, certain researchers, trainers, and practitioners are increasingly showing great interest in the use of speech technologies for translation purposes. Recent work has shown that both speech recognition and synthesis positively influence the output quality, language professionals’ productivity, and workspace ergonomics associated with translation, revision, machine translation post-editing, audiovisual translation, as well as interpreting processes. This paper presents a brief history of speech technologies in translation and reports on a panel held within the framework of the 44th Translating and the Computer (TC44) conference. The panel members represented both academic and international organizations and discussed some of the myths, successes, challenges, and opportunities of working with speech recognition and synthesis in translation research, teaching, and practice.
Revisión de posediciones jurídicas del francés al español: principales retos
Authors: Takacs Maria Ortiz , Zapata Julián , Molina Juan Felipe Zuluaga
Published: December 2024

En esta era digital, la posedición apoya los procesos de traducción automática en múltiples especialidades, y como cualquier innovación tecnológica, tiene detractores y simpatizantes. En traducción jurídica francés-español, poco se ha dicho sobre este asunto, pese a ser una de las áreas más activas del mercado internacional, en la que, según Vicent Briva-Iglesias, hay mayor potencial de posedición para ciertas ramas del derecho. Mediante un breve examen de los resultados de un estudio piloto, este artículo analiza cuál es el impacto de dicha práctica en la traducción jurídica.
Traduire le monde : un voyage exploratoire à travers le paysage de la complexité linguistique
Authors: Takacs Maria Ortiz , Zapata Julián
Published: December 2024

Tout au long de l’histoire, la traduction a joué un rôle crucial dans la diffusion des connaissances et dans les échanges entre différentes langues et cultures. Bien que ses origines soient difficiles à retracer, les historiens pensent qu’elle est apparue dans la région mésopotamienne pour plus tard s’étendre à différentes parties du globe et devenir une profession. Dans le monde interconnecté d’aujourd’hui, la traduction est plus que jamais essentielle pour favoriser la communication, la compréhension et la coopération entre les peuples. 
De utopía a realidad: es tiempo de dictar
Authors: Zuluaga Juan Felipe , Zapata Julián
Published: December 2024

En esta era de dolores de espalda recurrentes, aumento excesivo de tareas que exigen extrema concentración y quietud, incremento del estrés y ampliación de la carga laboral de los lingüistas, ¿qué mejor aliada que una estrategia que nos permita movernos o hacer actividades rutinarias mientras cumplimos con nuestras labores profesionales?
Implementasi Promotion Mix Pada Keluarga Baba Wedding Organizer Dalam Meningkatkan Jumlah Pengguna Jasa Di Era New Normal
Authors: Rifqi Farisi Muhammad , Hadisiwi Purwanti , Wirabhuana Subekti P.
Published: December 2024

After experiencing a pandemic for approximately 2 years, many businesses, not only in Indonesia, but in the world began to strengthen their determination to bounce back. Not only did it cost lives due to exposure to Covid-19, but businesses also became victims. Nevertheless, there are also businesses that survive in the midst of this deadly virus attack which is full of uncertainty when it will end. The promotional mix is the best strategic combination of advertising variables, personal selling, and other promotional tools, all of which are planned to achieve the objectives of the sales programme. This research aims to find out how the implementation of the promotional mix at Keluarga Baba Wedding Organizer has managed to survive through a pandemic where the majority of business people have to go out of business due to hampered sales activities. The research method used in this research is the explanatory case study method. The informant determination technique used is purposive sampling technique. The result of this study shows that Keluarga Baba has implemented the promotion mix well, starting from the planning to the evaluation process. This is evident from the consistency of Keluarga Baba's educational-based advertising promotions on Instagram and the attractiveness of consumers who want to use Keluarga Baba's services.
Uwarunkowania zewnętrzne funkcjonowania SOE w Polsce na przykładzie przedsiębiorstwa Grupa Azoty
Authors: Wałęga Katarzyna
Published: December 2024

Przedsiębiorstwa państwowe (ang. SOE – State Owned Enterprises) nadal odgrywają istotną rolę w polskiej gospodarce. Mimo dokonujących się przemian ekonomicznych i politycznych ich udział w gospodarce Polski jest znaczący. Celem artykułu jest próba oceny wpływu uwarunkowań zewnętrznych na funkcjonowanie polskich przedsiębiorstw państwowych na przykładzie Grupy Azoty. Dla realizacji celu badawczego sformułowano następujące pytania badawcze: 1) Jakie uwarunkowania zewnętrzne przemawiają za utrzymaniem własności państwowej? 2) Czy przy istniejących obecnie uwarunkowaniach zewnętrznych dalsze utrzymywanie własności państwowej w Polsce jest uzasadnione? Aby odpowiedzieć na postawione pytania badawcze dokonano przeglądu literatury zgromadzonej w bazach Scopus, Web of Science i BazEkon, a następnie wykorzystując metodę badawczą „desk reseach” przeanalizowano związane z tematem publikacje książkowe, artykuły naukowe oraz raporty różnych instytucji badawczych zawierające wyniki badań empirycznych. Dla realizacji celu przeprowadzono pogłębioną analizę przemian, jakie dokonały się w Polsce po 1989 r. w kontekście przemian ustrojowych i towarzyszącej im powszechnej prywatyzacji oraz przedstawiono ich obecną sytuację. Skoncentrowano się zwłaszcza na przemianach dokonujących się w przemyśle chemicznym na przykładzie przedsiębiorstwa państwowego Grupa Azoty. Wykorzystując metodę indukcji dokonano identyfikacji kluczowych wyzwań i możliwości stojących przed SOE oraz wskazano kierunki dalszego rozwoju w kontekście globalnych tendencji gospodarczych oraz unikatowych wyzwań stawianych przez rynek polski. Stosując metodę studium przypadku przedsiębiorstwa państwowego Grupa Azoty, pokazano rolę, jaką odgrywają SOE w kreowaniu wzrostu gospodarczego, innowacyjności oraz zrównoważonym rozwoju kraju. W podsumowaniu wskazano na istnienie wielu argumentów przemawiających za utrzymywaniem własności państwowej w polskiej gospodarce, wskazując na rolę, jaką odgrywa mieszany model gospodarki, dający możliwość funkcjonowania i konkurowania przedsiębiorstw państwowych z firmami prywatnymi z korzyścią zarówno dla gospodarki, jak i konsumenta.
PRODUÇÃO AGROPECUÁRIA NO BRASIL E SEUS DETERMINANTES: UMA ABORDAGEM ECONOMÉTRICA PARA OS ANOS DE 2006 E 2017
Authors: Batista Maria Larissa Bezerra , Oliveira Renata Benicio de , Alves Janaina da Silva
Published: December 2024

A agropecuária é um setor de grande importância para a economia brasileira, desde os primórdios de sua existência, e configura-se, até hoje, como um dos segmentos mais representativos, em termos de dinamismo e equilíbrio das contas externas a partir da Balança de Transações Correntes (BTC), particularmente a Balança Comercial (BC). Assim, a finalidade desta pesquisa é analisar os determinantes da produção agropecuária no Brasil, considerando os anos de 2006 e 2017 e os dados do Censo Agropecuário do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). Para que esse objetivo fosse alcançado, recorreu-se a metodologia econométrica de Dados em Painel, em que o valor da produção agropecuária foi considerado como variável dependente, enquanto o pessoal ocupado, a área do estabelecimento, o número de tratores e as dummies regionais representaram as variáveis explicativas. Os resultados apontaram que o modelo de efeitos aleatório é o mais adequado; todos os coeficientes foram estatisticamente significantes ao nível de 1%, com exceção da dummy da região Sul, que não foi significante; e 67,32% das variações no valor da produção são explicadas pelo conjunto das variáveis independentes. Além disso, depreende-se que a produção, no Brasil, é mais intensiva em capital. Portanto, conclui-se que é preciso maior atuação do Estado, no sentido de ampliar o acesso tecnológico dos produtores, na tentativa de reduzir as diferenças nos valores de produção municipal e elevar o produto agropecuário.
Mối quan hệ giữa lãi suất và lạm phát tại Việt Nam: Tiếp cận đồng tích hợp phi tuyến
Authors: Nguyễn Thanh Hà
Published: December 2024

Lạm phát, lãi suất là hai chỉ số vĩ mô quan trọng của nền kinh tế nên mối quan hệ giữa chúng thu hút sự quan tâm của các nhà hoạch định chính sách và nhà nghiên cứu. Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu này là phân tích mối quan hệ giữa lãi suất và lạm phát ở Việt Nam giai đoạn 2007 – 2023. Sử dụng dữ liệu lãi suất trái phiếu Chính phủ, lạm phát với phương pháp đồng tích hợp phi tuyến, nghiên cứu tìm ra rằng lãi suất và lạm phát biến động trong một xu thế chung và việc hiệu chỉnh về vị trí cân bằng là một quá trình liên tục, ở dạng logistic. Tuy nhiên, mối quan hệ giữa các biến này không phải là một một như giả thuyết Fisher đề cập. Từ đó suy ra thị trường tiền tệ và thị trường tài chính có quan hệ tác động qua lại: có thể sử dụng các công cụ của chính sách tiền tệ để tác động đến thị trường tài chính; ngược lại, lãi suất danh nghĩa dài hạn có thể trở thành chỉ báo cho lạm phát.
Exploring the driving factors of bird diversity in mangrove natural protected areas in Guangdong Province, China
Authors: Yang Xitao , Wen Rushu , Zhang ChunXia , Qu Ming , Luo Jianing , Yu Ruijuan , Zhao Yan , Hua Guodong , Tan Kaiyuan , Yu Lu , Ye Sijia
Published: December 2024

Introduction

Under the impacts of high intensity human activities, mangrove natural protected areas are pivotal strategies for biodiversity conservation and play a significant role in preserving bird diversity. Mangrove natural protected areas in Guangdong Province, China, lie along the migratory path of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, serving as breeding, feeding, and resting grounds for birds. Variations in bird responses to environmental factors are significant.

Methods

To comprehensively understand these variances, redundancy analysis was employed, focusing on bird diversity surveys conducted from March 2022 to February 2023 in natural protected areas of Guangdong to examine how driving factors such as mangrove habitat landscape, community structure, water quality, and soil sedimentation affected the diversity of avian species.

Results

The findings were as follows: (1) A total of 193 bird species spanning 17 orders and 53 families were documented, including 74 songbirds, 60 wading birds, 27 swimming birds, 17 climbing birds, 10 raptors, and 5 terrestrial birds. (2) Regarding the impact of simple effects on all bird species, aquaculture pond area, mangrove extent, and mudflat area emerged as significant factors driving bird diversity, with explanatory rates of 31.0%, 28.9%, and 20.3%, respectively. Notably, the aquaculture pond area was the main driver of bird diversity, with an explanatory rate of 31.0%. (3) Mangrove extent has emerged as a pivotal factor shaping the songbird diversity, climbing birds, raptors, and terrestrial birds, whereas the aquaculture pond area was pivotal for wading birds, swimming birds, and others.

Discussion

To enhance mangrove bird diversity protection, management agencies overseeing natural mangrove protected areas should adopt science-based approaches when managing mangrove, mudflats, and aquaculture pond areas in mangrove forest protection and restoration plans. This would prevent extensive mangrove planting, which encroaches on non-mangrove habitats. Additionally, the scientific management of aquaculture ponds should accommodate diverse bird habitats through measures, such as water level adjustments.
The effects of perceived sport environment on sport gains of Chinese university students: chain mediation between physical activity behavior and sport learning self-efficacy
Authors: Wu Liang , Gao Jia , Xiang Jun
Published: December 2024

Introduction

Sports gains reflect the sports development of college students, which is a direct reflection of the quality of school sports work, while the perception of sports environment, physical activity behavior, and self-efficacy in sports learning are closely related to their sports gains, which directly affects their effectiveness and interest in sports learning.

Objective

To investigate the effects of perceived sports environment on Chinese college students’ sport gains, and to verify the mediating roles of physical activity behavior and self-efficacy in sport learning.

Methods

A survey of 2,207 Chinese university students was conducted using the sport environment perception scale, sport gain scale, physical activity behavior scale, and sport learning self-efficacy scale.

Results

(1) There were significant differences in age and gender between college students’ perceptions of sport environment, sport gains, sport exercise behavior, and sport learning self-efficacy, and the mean scores of each scale were better for male students than for female students. (2) Perception of sports environment was significantly positively correlated with sports gain, and perception of sports environment had a direct positive effect on sports gain. In addition, sport environment perception positively predicted physical activity behavior and sport learning self-efficacy; physical activity behavior significantly predicted sport learning self-efficacy and sport gains; physical learning self-efficacy was a significant positive predictor of sport gains. (3) Physical activity behavior and physical learning self-efficacy played a significant chained mediating role between perceived physical environment and physical gains. These results are important for promoting physical education learning outcomes among college students and provide a theoretical basis for developing interventions. However, there are limitations to this study, such as the specificity of the sample and the self-reported data used. Future research could expand the sample and utilize multiple assessment methods to validate these results.
How does the adoption of nutritional plans influence the performance of meat quail during the growth phase in hot environments?
Authors: dos Anjos Lima Luiz Arthur , Maia Maria Isabelly Leite , Morais Larissa Kellen da Cunha , Veríssimo Tarsys Noan Silva , dos Santos José Danrley Cavalcante , da Silva Adriano Leite , dos Santos Nátali Rodrigues , Caetano Gonçalves dos Santos Severino Guilherme , Moura José Helder de Andrade , Souza Rannyelle Gomes , da Silva José Humberto Vilar , Costa Fernando Guilherme Perazzo , Carvalho Lucas Rannier Ribeiro Antonino , Saraiva Edilson Paes
Published: December 2024

The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of different nutritional plans on meat quails subjected to heat stress. A total of 324 quails male European quails (Coturnix coturnix coturnix) were used, with an average initial weight of 121.48 g ± 3.1 g, distributed in a completely randomized design with nine treatments and six repetitions of six birds each. The diets were evaluated from 22 to 42 days of age, according to the following treatments: T1 - Control diet; T2 - Moderate crude protein (CP) reduction, without amino acid supplementation (AA); T3 - Moderate CP reduction with supplementation of methionine (Met) and cystine (Cys); T4 - Moderate CP reduction with Met, Cys, and lysine (Lys) supplementation; T5 - Moderate CP reduction with Met, Cys, Lys, and threonine (Thr) supplementation; T6 - Severe CP reduction, without AA supplementation; T7 - Severe CP reduction with Met and Cys supplementation; T8 - Severe CP reduction with Met, Cys, and Lys supplementation; T9 - Severe CP reduction with Met, Cys, Lys, and Thr supplementation. The room temperature was maintained at 30°C, with relative humidity at 76.42%, and a black globe humidity index (BGHI) of 82.19. No significant (p > 0.05) effect of protein reduction or amino acid supplementation was observed on live weight, feed intake, carcass weight, yield, breast, legs, heart, and gizzard. However, significant effects were observed on weight gain (p < 0.04), feed conversion (p < 0.05), liver weight (p < 0.001), and liver yield (p < 0.001). In hot environments, crude protein in the diet of meat quails can be reduced from 22 to 17.6%, with adequate methionine supplementation to achieve 0.800% digestible Met + Cys during the growth phase (22–42 days). These nutritional strategies may optimize performance, reduce costs, and provide environmental benefits by decreasing nitrogen excretion. Future research should investigate the interactions between diet, heat stress, and quail performance, focusing on different amino acid combinations and their impacts on bird health and productivity under varied thermal conditions.
Role of cannabidiolic acid or the combination of cannabigerol/cannabidiol in pain modulation and welfare improvement in horses with chronic osteoarthritis
Authors: Aragona Francesca , Tabbì Marco , Gugliandolo Enrico , Giannetto Claudia , D’Angelo Fabiola , Fazio Francesco , Interlandi Claudia
Published: December 2024

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychotropic cannabinoid obtained from hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) used for pain management in companion animals including horses. The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) and cannabigerol/cannabidiol oil (CBG/CBD) oral administration in alleviating pain in adult horses affected by chronic osteoarthritis (OA). Twenty-four horses (10 geldings and 14 mares), aged between 11 and 18 years old, were equally divided into two groups. One group received CBDA 15% oil and the other group received CBG/CBD oil (CBG20%-CBD10%) for 14 consecutive days. A standard dose of 0.07 mg/kg was chosen based on the mean body weight of 450 ± 28 kg. Horse Chronic Pain Scale (HCPS) and physiological parameters monitoring heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), arterial blood pressure (systolic arterial pressure- SAP, diastolic arterial pressure- DAP) were assessed before (T0) and every day for the entire administration (T1-T14). Blood samples were collected for the evaluation of complete hemogram, Leukocyte subpopulation identification and counting and leukocyte differentiation antigens CD4 and CD8 at the day before the administration (T0) and every 7 days (T7 and T14). A reduction of HCPS pain scale scores and the number of WBC, monocytes and neutrophils and CD8 was observed with both CBDA and CBG/CBD treatment. No statistical differences were found in the physiological parameters. No subject required rescue analgesia or showed any adverse effects. The results of this study showed that oral administration of both CBDA and CBG/CBD oil may promote pain reduction in adult horses affected by chronic OA.
Peripheral Hemodynamics Estimation Using the Photoplethysmography Method
Authors: Shimuta Toru , Hanada Kaname , Ryu Kazuteru , Idei Koichi , Kanai Nobuyuki
Published: December 2024

Diabetes is known to reduce blood circulation in capillaries and arterioles; however, no devices can easily measure this on a daily basis. In this study, we developed a tool for measuring finger photoplethysmograms using green light and near-infrared LEDs. Thereafter, photoplethysmography was conducted on 25 inpatients/outpatients with diabetes and 21 adult males and females who had not been diagnosed with or treated for diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease (control group). In patients with diabetes, the inverse full width at half-maximum velocity plethysmogram tended to be smaller than that in the control group, and the delay in the green light a-wave peak relative to the near-infrared light a-wave peak in the acceleration plethysmogram was significantly increased. The results suggest that peripheral hemodynamics can be easily estimated at home using a photoplethysmography device mounted on a ring-wearable device.
Enhanced Intrusion Detection for ICS Using MS1DCNN and Transformer to Tackle Data Imbalance
Authors: Zhang Yuanlin , Zhang Lei , Zheng Xiaoyuan
Published: December 2024

With the escalating threat posed by network intrusions, the development of efficient intrusion detection systems (IDSs) has become imperative. This study focuses on improving detection performance in programmable logic controller (PLC) network security while addressing challenges related to data imbalance and long-tail distributions. A dataset containing five types of attacks targeting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in industrial control systems (ICS) was first constructed. To address class imbalance and challenges posed by complex network traffic, Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE) and Borderline-SMOTE were applied to oversample minority classes, thereby enhancing their diversity. This paper proposes a dual-channel feature extraction model that integrates a multi-scale one-dimensional convolutional neural network (MS1DCNN) and a Weight-Dropped Transformer (WDTransformer) for IDS. The MS1DCNN is designed to extract fine-grained temporal features from packet-level data, whereas the WDTransformer leverages self-attention mechanisms to capture long-range dependencies and incorporates regularization techniques to mitigate overfitting. To further enhance performance on long-tail distributions, a custom combined loss function was developed by integrating cross-entropy loss and focal loss to reduce misclassification in minority classes. Experimental validation on the constructed dataset demonstrated that the proposed model achieved an accuracy of 95.11% and an F1 score of 95.12%, significantly outperforming traditional machine learning and deep learning models.
Pronouns, Pin Badges and Pride: LGBTQ+ Student Experiences of Inclusion and Belonging in a UK University
Authors: Lee Catherine , Walshe Nicola , Branton Hannah
Published: December 2024

This article provides findings from a small-scale project undertaken to understand the student experience of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer plus (LGBTQ+) student community in a large post-92 university in England. Focus groups were conducted with students that explored areas of student life, including support, the campus environment, and belonging. A social constructivist theoretical perspective underpins the article. Students develop common knowledge via social processes that are powerfully influenced by cultural factors that are constantly in a state of flux. The article also rejects essentialist delineations of LGBTQ+ gender and sexuality and subscribes instead to a Butlerian framework of identity where behaviours associated with gender and sexuality are instruments of regulatory regimes. Even within a university culture that is inclusive and welcoming, opportunities were not always provided for LGBTQ+ students to speak about their personal lives and identities authentically, and university classrooms did not always feel like safe places for students. Whilst staff were generally helpful and supportive to their LGBTQ+ students, many lacked the knowledge and skills to confidently meet the needs of these students, particularly those identifying as trans and non-binary. The recommendations include calls for universities to commit to high-quality mandatory training for staff so that trans and non-binary students in particular are supported by staff appropriately equipped to support their needs.
Russian confectionery market: challenges and development prospects
Authors:   Association of Confectionery Industry Enterprises ASCOND, Lashmankin V.E.
Published: December 2024

The dynamics of the Russian confectionery market are presented, taking into account the infl uence of
such factors as the pandemic and sanctions policies from unfriendly countries.
Application of microfocus radiography to assess the quality of cocoa beans
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute of the Confectionery Industry — branch of the V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the RAS, Linovskaya N.V. , Beletskiy S.L. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of the Confectionery Industry — branch of the V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the RAS
Published: December 2024

Manufacturers of cocoa products control the quality of cocoa beans purchased under a contract in
accordance with GOST ISO 1114-2014 “Cocoa beans. Control by cutting”. The standardized method is
quite labor intensive. In order to develop a project to simplify the system for assessing the quality
of cocoa tree beans, the authors carried out a cluster sample from a retail chain. Cocoa beans were
manually separated into groups according to their external defects. A non-destructive microfocus radiography method was used to assess the quality indicators of cocoa beans.
Production and properties of kraft pulp from aspen logging waste
Authors:   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M. V. Lomonosov, Balyberdin K. I. , Kazakov Ya. V. ,   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M. V. Lomonosov, Albarram Fatima ,   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M. V. Lomonosov
Published: December 2024

One of the pressing problems of the modern timber industry is the formation and
accumulation of logging waste. The waste is branches and tops, which can be used as
additional raw materials for the pulp and paper industry. As a solution to this problem, the possibility of using waste represented by branches and tops as an alternative raw
material for pulp and paper production enterprises was considered, which in turn has high
environmental and economic significance, and is also one of the key aspects of compliance
with environmental protection requirements and rational use of natural resources.
Despite the differences in the physical properties and chemical composition of wood from
aspen branches and trunks, high-yield kraft pulp obtained from them by separate cooking
has similar characteristics in terms of yield and lignin content. Unlike knots in the wood
structure, wood from branches does not cause difficulties during kraft cooking, and the
resulting fibrous product from branches, according to its chemical composition, is suitable
for use as raw material for the production of cardboard.
Organization of safe work on the ice battle
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Forestry Engineering University named after S. M. Kirov, Grigorev G. V , Dmitrieva I. N. ,   St. Petersburg State Forestry Engineering University named after S. M. Kirov, Kurochkin P. A. ,   Scientific Research and Design Institute for Gas Processing (JSC NIPIGAZ), Kunitskaya O. A. ,   Arctic State Agrotechnological University
Published: December 2024

The article presents materials related to the organization of the safe conduct of coastal
raft sections of raft bundles in winter on the ice of the water area. The materials presented
in the article are based on information from the first of the articles of the planned
work cycle, where the basic concepts of sorting bundles and the organization of their
manufacture were given.
I. AULA INVERTIDA PARA ESTUDIO DE LA SOSTENIBILIDAD EMPRESARIAL EN LA EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR CASO DE ESTUDIO SECTOR TRANSPORTE PARA JALONAR LA COMPETITIVIDAD
Authors: Silva Hernández Mauricio , Espitia González Sandra Marcela , Pabón Dulcey Edgar Alberto
Published: December 2024

La presente investigación partió de un estudio de caso que está respaldado mediante matriz RAE sobre sostenibilidad empresarial en el sector transporte, con el propósito de aplicar la estrategia de aprendizaje significativo mediante aula invertida. El enfoque es mixto tipo de estudio es descriptivo, diseño no experimental, el proyecto se ejecutó en tres fases la primera el estudio de caso m incluye el modelo Penta dimensional, segunda fase se realizó la entrevista a la representante legal de la empresa TRANSOLICAR sobre la evaluación de sostenibilidad empresarial tomando la herramienta de ICONTEC 26000 y en la fase 3 se analizó resultados generados en el informe de sostenibilidad con las acciones de mejora para la organización.El estudio de caso hizo incluyo el modelo MOPSE. Así mismo, se realizó la evaluación a la empresa de transporte que expreso los siguientes resultados: la primera dimensión del gobierno corporativo fue de un 88%, la segunda dimensión el modelo de negocio fue de un 80%, la tercera dimensión de prácticas laborales fue de un 80%, la cuarta dimensión de prácticas ambientales fue de un peso 45% y la quinta dimensión practicas con la comunidad cuyo resultado fue de un 15%. Finalmente, se evidencio que existe un desconocimiento de sostenibilidad por parte de la organización, no se asigna recursos para aplicar en la temática de sostenibilidad empresarial y no cumplen con los elementos mínimos que está requiriendo la ONU en el tema objetivos de desarrollo sostenible y no se minimiza la huella de carbono.
II. GESTIÓN DE INVENTARIOS PARA SERVICIOS AUTOMOTRICES BASADO EN EL SCOR, ESTADO DEL ARTE Y REVISIÓN TEÓRICA
Authors: Sarmiento Hernández Sara Vanessa , Martínez Agredo Germán Rodrigo , Prieto Sanabria Diana María
Published: December 2024

En el entorno competitivo actual, la gestión integral de la cadena de suministro se convierte en un factor clave para el éxito empresarial, sin embargo, desconocer cómo podría estar constituida de manera óptima se convierte en un problema que condiciona la operación en las organizaciones. Varios son los elementos que permiten identificar el funcionamiento de la logística al interior de las empresas, sin embargo en el presente documento se plantea caracterizar la operación de la fase de aprovisionamiento para la gestión de inventarios en el servicio de mantenimiento automotriz en TALLERES EL NORTE a partir de la alineación del plan de mejoramiento o de acción con el modelo SCOR, el cual, es sin duda uno de los referentes actuales mejor calificados en los esquemas de expansión estratégica en los nichos de mercado.Por tanto, en este proyecto de investigación interinstitucional, se caracteriza la operación de la fase de aprovisionamiento para la gestión de inventarios buscando una expansión del mercado PYME, en donde los aportes teóricos son favorables para dimensionar el impacto que genera la buena aplicación del proceso durante toda la cadena de suministro interna de la propia organización; así mismo se espera que, el proyecto genere aportes significativos en materia exploratoria para ambas universidades a partir de sus investigadores, mediante las actividades que se desarrollan durante el proceso académico pueden ser elevadas en participaciones de carácter internacional en el entorno de la Industria 4.0.
V. SISTEMAS DE SALUD Y SU IMPLEMENTACIÓN DENTRO DE COLOMBIA
Authors: Orjuela Lara Tania Lizveth , Ortiz López Andrés Felipe
Published: December 2024

Se investiga la evolución y retos del sistema de salud en Colombia, en concordancia con la definición global de salud de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). Se justifica por la conexión entre el derecho a la salud y otros derechos humanos, y la importancia de entender la historia de los sistemas de salud, desde el Seguro Social hasta la Ley 100 y sus modificaciones, así como el impacto previsto del proyecto de Ley 339 de 2023 del presidente Gustavo Petro.Los objetivos están destinados a analizar la evolución del sistema de salud colombiano, desde su inicio hasta las reformas actuales, evaluando críticamente su funcionamiento, incluyendo sistemas públicos y privados. Metodología un enfoque cualitativo con revisión bibliográfica y análisis de fuentes primarias y secundarias, para mostrar el estado del arte de la reforma.Los resultados resaltan la complejidad y desafíos persistentes del sistema de salud colombiano, destacando logros y falencias de las reformas. Identifican tendencias y áreas de mejora, considerando la viabilidad e implicaciones de la ley actual. Se percibe la urgencia de una reforma integral y sostenibles para un acceso equitativo a la atención médica en Colombia. Destacan la necesidad de abordar desafíos para mejorar la calidad y cobertura de los servicios de salud. Además, señalan la oportunidad para gerentes en salud de desarrollar habilidades de negociación ante crisis económicas.
Leveraging Open and Adaptive Learning Technologies at Scale: Faculty Reflections on Course Design and Instructional Practices
Authors: Paradiso James , Ford Cameron , Lapeyrouse Nicole , Lahcen Rachid Ait Maalem
Published: December 2024

This collection of reflective essays highlights innovative uses of technology in high-enrollment course sections (between 400 and 1,000 students per semester) across multiple fields of study—entrepreneurship, chemistry, and mathematics—with each respective discipline framing its narrative around implementing a unique set of tools that improve course outcomes and efficiencies for both students and instructors. Throughout these vignettes, the faculty members share their experiences working through ‘in common’ stages of 1) identifying the contextualized problem space, 2) exploring the educational technology marketplace, 3) determining the viability (and scalability) of available tool(s), 4) connecting with support services on best practices for integrating technology into the learning experience, 5) assessing student impact and instructional efficacy, and 6) discussing plans for iterative improvement. We conclude by summarizing key takeaways / lessons learned.
Adverse Drug Reactions and Pharmacovigilance: An Overview
Authors: Mishra Seema , Nigam Dr. Nilam , Kumar Dr.Shrawan , Dr. Kriti Jalota Dr. Kriti Jalota , Dr. Archana Dr. Archana , Ahmad Dr. Syed Shadman , Katiyar Praveen
Published: December 2024

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) pose a significant
challenge in clinical practice and public health,
contributing to morbidity, mortality, and increased
healthcare costs. Pharmacovigilance plays a critical
role in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating the
risks associated with ADRs, thereby enhancing
patient safety and drug efficacy. This review
provides a comprehensive overview of the
classification, mechanisms, and clinical
implications of ADRs, along with a detailed
exploration of pharmacovigilance systems
worldwide. Emphasis is placed on the need for
proactive pharmacovigilance, the role of healthcare
professionals, and recent advancements in ADR
reporting technologies
Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease-A Review
Authors: AshilaJasmin AshilaJasmin , Ayishathulmuneeba Ayishathulmuneeba , FathimaFidha FathimaFidha , Hisana Hisana , Mashhood E Mashhood E , MizlaOravil MizlaOravil , RidhaRaheem RidhaRaheem , Sona Abdul Nasser Sona Abdul Nasser , Wafa T Wafa T , Mrs.Anjali C.S Mrs.Anjali C.S , Mr.SirajKattupparuthi Mr.SirajKattupparuthi , Dr.Sirajudheen M.K Dr.Sirajudheen M.K
Published: December 2024

CreutzfeldtJakob diseaseis a rare and
neurodegenerative disorder. It is also called
subacute spongiform encephalopathy or
neurocognitive disorder.CreutzfeldtJakob diseaseis
caused by abnormal folding of a protein known as a
prion. Early symptom includes memory problems,
behavioural changes, poor coordination etc. while
later symptoms include dementia, involuntary
movements, and blindness. Average onset of
disease is around 60 years old and more than 70%
of cases are resulting in death within year after
diagnosis. Induction of disease can vary from
regions to sexes. Definite disease diagnosis for
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease since 2018 is
positivebrain tissue testing (PBTT).
Effects on Neuropsychiatric symptoms in early-stage Alzheimer's: Memantine's impact on Neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, and agitation, in early-stage Alzheimer's patients receiving donepezil.
Authors: Rahul Attri Rahul Attri , Verma Dr Kapil Kumar
Published: December 2024

This study explores the effects of Memantine on
neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety,
depression, and agitation, in patients with earlystage Alzheimer's disease (AD) who are already
being treated with Donepezil.Alzheimer's disease is
associated with cognitive decline and a range of
neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) that significantly
impact patient quality of life. While Donepezil, a
cholinesterase inhibitor, is commonly used to
manage cognitive symptoms in early-stage AD, its
efficacy in addressing neuropsychiatric symptoms
is limited. Memantine, an NMDA receptor
antagonist, is typically used in moderate to severe
AD but may also be beneficial in earlier stages,
particularly for managing NPS. Understanding the
combined effects of these two medications on
neuropsychiatric symptoms in early-stage AD is
crucial for optimizing treatment strategies and
improving patient outcomes.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
trial was conducted with 200 early-stage AD
patients who had been on Donepezil for at least
three months. Participants were assigned to receive
either Memantine or a placebo in addition to
Donepezil over 24 weeks. Neuropsychiatric
symptoms were evaluated using the
Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) at baseline, 12
weeks, and 24 weeks. Statistical analyses were
performed to assess the significance of changes in
NPI scores.
The Memantine group showed a significant
reduction in NPI scores for anxiety, depression, and
agitation compared to the placebo group. Anxiety
symptoms decreased by 28%, depression by 24%,
and agitation by 33% in the Memantine group (p <
0.05). These improvements were noted as early as
12 weeks and sustained through 24 weeks,
suggesting a durable effect of Memantine on
NPS.Adding Memantine to Donepezil treatment in
early-stage Alzheimer's patients resulted in a
significant reduction in neuropsychiatric
symptoms.
This combination therapy may offer enhanced
management of anxiety, depression, and agitation,
improving overall patient outcomes and quality of
life..
The Impact of Oxidative Stress in Male Infertility
Authors: Dr. Lokesh. K Dr. Lokesh. K , Purushothaman Dr. Borus , Agwina Xavier Dr. Yashmi , Veerammal Veerammal , Sharma Dr. Suman
Published: December 2024

Oxidative stress has emerged as a significant factor
contributing to male infertility, impacting the
quality and functionality of sperm. This
phenomenon, characterized by an imbalance
between reactive oxygen species (ROS) production
and antioxidant defence mechanisms, has garnered
increasing attention in the realm of reproductive
health research. Understanding the mechanisms
through which oxidative stress affects male fertility
is crucial for developing effective diagnostic tools
and treatment strategies.
Supportive Care and Various Methods for Managing and Stimulation of Granular Tissue in Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Authors: Kumar Dr.P.Praveen , R.Malavikka R.Malavikka , S.Manibharathi S.Manibharathi , M.Parkavi M.Parkavi , U.Ramya U.Ramya , K.Roshni K.Roshni
Published: December 2024

Diabetic foot ulcers are associated with significant
morbidity and mortality and can subsequently lead
to hospitalization and lower limb amputation if not
recognized and treated in a timely manner. Diabetic
foot ulcers affect about 18.6 million people
worldwide and 1.6 million in the US annually.
Approximately half of diabetic foot ulcers become
infected, and about 20% of these infections result
in amputation of part of the foot or the whole foot.
In this article, we focused on various methods for
managing and stimulation of granular tissue in
diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) to rectify the
drawbacks which helpful to prevent amputation.
Preparation and Evaluation of Herbal Shampoo for Dandruff and Hairfall
Authors: Kutlehria Abhilash , Surya Surya , Verma Dr kapil Kumar
Published: December 2024

The increasing inclination towards natural
alternatives has resulted in the innovation of herbal
shampoos addressing all hair and scalp concernsbe it regarding Hairfall or Dandruff!! Abstract The
present study deals with the preparation and
assessment of herbal shampoo based on all plant
ingredients which are historically used in various
parts of world for hair growth promotion.
Removing the scalp water, nature extracted a
mixture of Aloe vera with worst performing level
of neem and bhringraj for dandruff fighting and
hair strengthening.Keratoplast was prepared by
extracting bioactives from these herbs and loaded
into surfactant base thereby making it effective
cleansing. The formulation was extensively tested
for its pH, viscosity and stability studies over a
specified time. the shampoo was subjected to
microbiological testing that showed it is safe as
well as effective.A clinical trial has been carried
out on subjects suffering from hair fall and
dandruff. Results: Parameters of hair density, scalp
condition and dandruff severity were graded before
& after usage of herbal shampoo. In conclusion,
this study postulates that the herbal shampoo
substantiates good quality and safety values along
with promising natural remedy for hair fall and
dandruff. Future research may wish to explore the
longer-term gains and possible improvements in
formulation.
Review On Health-Risks Related To Sedentary lifestyle among Youth
Authors: Rinshida.P Rinshida.P , Muhammed C M Atheena , Hamradiya K P Hamradiya K P , Hurin C Sainaba , RinshaPK Mariyam , Ms. AnjaliC. S Ms. AnjaliC. S , George Dr.Shaji , Dr. SirajudheenM.K Dr. SirajudheenM.K
Published: December 2024

A third of people worldwide who are 15 years of
age or older do not exercise enough, which has an
impact on their health. But little is known about the
dangers sedentary habits cause to one's health.
Because there are fewer places to exercise, more
people are engaging in sedentary jobs like office
work, and television and video devices are
becoming more and more common in daily life,
inactive lifestyles are becoming more and more
commonplace worldwide. As a result, the related
health issues are getting worse. The effects of a
sedentary lifestyle on the human body are
multifaceted. Exercise that causes inactivity lowers
muscle glucose, protein transporter activities,
lipoprotein lipase activity, lipid metabolism, and
carbohydrate metabolism. Moreover, it stimulates
the sympathetic nervous system and lowers cardiac
output and systemic blood flow, which ultimately
lowers insulin sensitivity and vascular function. It
also alters the insulin-like growth factor axis and
the circulation levels of sex hormones, which
elevates the incidence of hormone-related cancers.
Increased sedentary time impairs the gravitostat,
the body’s weight homeostat, and weight gain,
adiposity, and elevated chronic inflammation
caused by sedentary behaviour are risk factors for
cancer. Sedentary behaviours have wide-ranging
adverse impacts on the human body including
increased all-cause mortality, cardiovascular
disease mortality, cancer risk, and risks of
metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus,
hypertension, and dyslipidemia; musculoskeletal
disorders such as arthralgia and osteoporosis;
depression; and, cognitive impairment. Therefore,
reducing sedentary behaviours and increasing
physical activity are both important to promote
public health.