bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Characterization and Antioxidant Potential of Acacia nilotica Synthesized Callus and Seed Nanoparticles
Authors: Ibe Ifeanyi Jude , Zailani Hauwa Ahmed , Dahiru Mubarak Muhammad , Gali Ishaku Adamu
Published: January 2025

This research aimed to explore the callogenesis, characterization, and antioxidant potential of Acacia nilotica callus and seed silver nanoparticles. The callus induction was accomplished using plant growth hormones. The silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized from the seed and callus extracts and characterized using Gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The antioxidant activities were evaluated by 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulations. The callus formation ranged from 77% to 100%. The AgNPs exhibited a face-centered cubic structure with the size predicted to be 25 nm while the SEM images showed the AgNPs had clustered topography and variable surface morphology. Exactly 33 and 26 compounds were respectively identified in the callus and seed with 8-Hexadecenal 14-methyl- (Z)- (7.71%) and linoleic acid (15.77%) being the most abundant, respectively. A significantly (p < 0.05) higher DPPH and FRAP activities were demonstrated by the callus at the highest dose (1 mg/ml). Moreover, 22-Stigmasten-3-one and 3-(azepan-1-yl)-1,2-benzothiazole 1,1-dioxide, respectively from the callus and seed exhibited the most favorable docking interactions with xanthine oxidase, cytochrome P450 21A2, and myeloperoxidase with a possible activity disruption. Conclusively, the callogenesis technique might be regarded as a reliable alternative to produce pharmacologically active secondary metabolites and nanoparticles against oxidative stress-linked ailments. Moreover, 22-Stigmasten-3-one and 3-(azepan-1-yl)-1,2-benzothiazole 1,1-dioxide might be good starting materials for novel therapeutics synthesis against oxidative stress.
In vivo Wound Healing Activity of Tamanu Oil (Calophyllum inophyllum l.) Extracted by Cold-Pressed and Hot-Pressed Methods and Their Fatty Acids Composition
Authors: Rakhmawati Rita , Wahyuni Dinar Sari Cahyaningrum , Ainurofiq Ahmad , Hadi Saptono , Choiri Syaiful , Retnaningtyas Estu , Pratama Tiara Dewi Salindri
Published: January 2025

Tamanu oil is a promising natural wound healer due to its chemical compounds, particularly fatty acids. Cold-pressed or hot-pressed methods are commonly used to obtain this oil from Calophyllum seed. However, there needs to be research documenting the impact of these two extraction methods on the fatty acid profile and wound healing activity. Therefore, the study aims to characterize the fatty acid profiles of cold-pressed and hot-pressed tamanu oils using Gas Chromatography and evaluate their wound healing activity in vivo. The fatty acid profiles were analyzed using GC, and the wound healing tests were conducted on animal subjects divided into four groups: negative control, positive control (Bioplacenton®), cold-pressed tamanu oil, and hot-pressed tamanu oil. Cold-pressed tamanu oil showed superior fatty acid characteristics with an acid value of 38,71 Mg KOH/g fat and a peroxide value of 3,0095 mEq O2/kg, indicating that oil is stable against oxidation.  The length of the wound was observed daily for up to 8 days to assess its effect. The parameters observed were the percentage of wound healing and the total AUC based on the average length of the wound. Cold-pressed tamanu oil demonstrated the highest wound healing efficacy compared to both the positive control and hot-pressed tamanu oils. Both cold (11,67± 0,78) and hot-pressed tamanu oil (11,87 ± 0,61) exhibited significant differences in AUC value compared to the negative control group (13,07 ± 0,38), highlighting the potential of tamanu oil as a wound healing agent.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on The Socio-Cultural Roots of Japanese Organizations and the Coming Renaissance in Organizational Strategy and Innovation
Authors: Pantelides, PhD Arthur
Published: January 2025

Starting in the early 1980s a handful of Japanese automakers began buying up American automotive car parts companies, even into Ford’s steel manufacturing subsidiary. This was only the beginning, Japanese organizations embarked on a buying spree in everything from US commercial real-estate to Hollywood production studios. Everyone was convinced that “Japan Inc.” would buy the whole of America. To put this into perspective, in 1970, 7 out of 10 of the world’s largest banks were American and none were Japanese. By 1990, 6 of the top 10 largest banks in the world were Japanese and no American bank made the list. However, within a decade this significant level of development peaked, and by 1991, the country that was arguably at the centre of industry and commerce, retreated globally. The “lost’’ decade of the 90s became two decades and by some accounts extended to three. Nevertheless, Japan’s global influence still remains formidable; it has the third largest economy in the world. This has been achieved by a nation with almost no natural resources to speak off, a nation where global export is the primary economic lifeline and its exported products are considered some of the most technologically advanced in the world with innovation being a cornerstone. This initial paper of a series of extended research will introduce concepts of learning and knowledge creation, as well as conversion and implementation into innovation and strategic advantage. The links to Japan’s socio-cultural factors will be identified, examined, and their relationships manifesting in business organizational cultural factors and influences will be analysed. We will address how these in turn impact organizational processes resulting in corporate strategy. A key aspect is the investigation of the role that Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays within this framework. A qualitative analysis was performed to measure organizational AI adoption and utilization and direct impact on knowledge sharing. The indirect influence on corporate culture and subsequent organizational strategic advantage is conceptualized. We further consider the role AI can play in four basic strategies of advantage-development within the context of knowledge creation and sharing within the organization, that is, the identification and utilization of key factors for success; the identification of means for exploiting differences in competitive advantage among rivals; the identification of means for upsetting rival industry factors so that openings can be created; and the identification of innovation opportunities and pathways themselves.
Antidepressant drugs as novel spectrophotometric reagents for the determination of nano amounts of bromate in water and bread samples
Authors: Ayesha Syeda
Published: January 2025

Bromate has been determined by visible spectrophotometric method in nano level by using a class of antidepressant drugs namely imipramine hydrochloride (IPH), desipramine hydrochloride (DPH), clomipramine hydrochloride (CPH) and trimipramine hydrochloride (TPM) in presence 3-Methyl-2-benzothiazolinone hydrazone hydrochloride hydrate (MBTH) as electrophilic coupling reagent. The method involves the reduction of bromate by MBTH which then couples with the antidepressant drugs. The reaction was carried out at room temperature (27 0C) in acidic medium. The reaction produced a blue colour which gave maximum absorbance at 630 nm for MBTH-IPH/DPH/CPH/TPM method. The method obeys Beer’s law in the range of 200-1400, 300-1200,100-1200, 450-1500 ng mL-1 for IPH, DPH, CPH and TPM, respectively. The intensity of the blue colour developed was stable for 24 hours The molar absorptivity and Sandell’s sensitivity gave different values with different reagents and the method was found to be very sensitive and reproducible. To determine the selectivity of the proposed method the salts of 11 cations and 8 anions were added to a recommended concentration of bromate solution and the results obtained were very satisfactory. The method was successfully applied for the determination of bromate in water samples collected from different sources and wheat/bread samples obtained from commercial factories.
NEW DISTRIBUTION RECORDS WITH NOTES ON THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THREATENED FROGS (Pristimantis tribulosus, Nymphargus rosada, AND Centrolene antioquiensis) IN NORTHERN TOLIMA, COLOMBIA
Authors: Medina Ricardo , Tovar Bibiana , Reyes-Torres Willy Fernando , Bernal Manuel H.
Published: January 2025

In this article, we present new findings on the distribution of three species of frogs, highlighting the inclusion of two threatened species and the first record of a critically endangered species, previously known only from its type locality. The new distribution is based on morphological and acoustic analyses, complemented by behavioral observations and microenvironmental records.
NUEVOS REGISTROS DE Metlapilcoatlus indomitus (SERPENTES: VIPERIDAE) EN HONDURAS, CON COMENTARIOS SOBRE SU REPRODUCCIÓN
Authors: Suazo-Ortega Oscar R. , Castro Jocelyn A. , Molina Cesar
Published: January 2025

Reportamos los primeros registros de Metlapilcoatlus indomitus para el departamento de Comayagua a través de un espécimen recolectado y un registro fotográfico. Discutimos sobre su presencia en el occidente y centro de Honduras, además de los registros existentes en Nicaragua y comentamos sobre los datos conocidos de la biología reproductiva del género Metlapilcoatlus en el país.
FIRST RECORD OF NECROPHAGY BY PILLBUGS (Armadillidium vulgare) ON THE LINED TOLUCAN EARTHSNAKE (Conopsis lineata)
Authors: De La Rosa Silva Edgar , Suárez Varón Gabriel , Granados González Gisela , Segura Zarzosa Ilse Estefania , Hernández Gallegos Oswaldo
Published: January 2025

Necrophagy involves feeding upon carrion. As some of the main drivers involved in the process of decomposition, carcasses are mainly consumed by arthropod members of orders Diptera and Coleoptera, as well as the subclass Acari, though sometimes other species may carry out such a function. We observed one such instance after lifting a rock, finding a large concentration of pillbugs (Armadillidium vulgare) consuming the remains of a Lined Tolucan Earthsnake (Conopsis lineata). This is the first report, to our knowledge, of this type of unusual behavior in Mexico. Pillbugs are usually detritivores; thus, we suggest that the change in conduct stems from a possible attempt to complement their diet and increase the survival of the organism by acquiring hard-to-obtain nutrients found in decaying flesh, especially during the dry season, when this event took place.
NUEVO REGISTRO DE Hemidactylus turcicus (SQUAMATA: GEKKONIDAE) EN LA COSTA CENTRAL DE OAXACA, MÉXICO
Authors: García Grajales Jesús , Cuevas Juárez Claudia Lizeth , Buenrostro Silva Alejandra
Published: January 2025

Documentamos un nuevo registro de Hemidactylus turcicus para la planicie costera de Oaxaca. El individuo fue observado y fotografiado en un canal de desagüe de agua pluviales en el interior de la Universidad del Mar en Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Aunque la especie fue previamente reportada para el estado de Oaxaca, nuestro registro representa el primero para la planicie costera del estado y su presencia conlleva una serie de implicaciones para la conservación de las especies nativas en esta región.
CONTRACTING BEHAVIOR IN THE GIANT GLADIATOR FROG Boana boans (Hylidae) AND THE EMERALD CRYSTAL FROG Espadarana prosoblepon (Centrolenidae)
Authors: Barría Erick , Barría Maribel , Roy Michael , Fuentes Rogemif
Published: January 2025

Anurans exhibit several anti-predator behaviors, including thanatosis (also known as tonic immobility) where anurans pretend to be dead, and contracting (or shrinking).  In contrast to thanatosis, contracting anurans usually remain with their eyes closed and their limbs contracted close to the body covering vital organs. If one attempts to stretch a limb from a contracted position , it pulls it back to the body after release. Here, we report for the first time, observations of contracting behavior in the Giant gladiator frog (Boana boans), and the Emerald glass frog (Espadarana prosoblepon). These records are important since they contribute towards the understanding of ecology and behavior of these species and anurans generally.
Alimentación emocional e insatisfacción corporal en función del afecto negativo, alimentación no consciente e IMC en hombres y mujeres universitarios
Authors: Pineda-Garcia Gisela , Pérez-Ayala C. , Platas-Acevedo Silvia , Reiván-Ortíz G , Ochoa-Ruíz E , Martínez A.L. , Gómez-Peresmitré G
Published: January 2025

El objetivo principal de la presente investigación fue probar un modelo que incluye al afecto negativo, la alimentación no consciente, al IMC y al sexo como predictores de la alimentación emocional y la insatisfacción corporal. Se diseñó un estudio con enfoque cuantitativo, transversal,  correlacional y se utilizó una muestra no probabilística de 225 hombres y mujeres mexicanos con una edad promedio de 20.84 años (D.E.=2.11). Se aplicó de manera individual con modalidad en línea una batería de pruebas, con adecuadas evidencias de validez y confiabilidad, para medir las variables incluidas en el modelo. Entre los principales resultados, se encontró un modelo con adecuados valores de bondad de ajuste (X2=4.83; p=.565; RMR=.068; NFI=.988; CFI=1.00; RMSEA=.000) que explica casi un 30% de la varianza de la alimentación emocional predicha de manera directa por la alimentación no consciente y el afecto negativo, y un 52% de la insatisfacción con la imagen corporal explicada de manera directa por el sexo, el IMC y la alimentación no consciente. Los hallazgos identifican variables importantes para la salud alimentaria que guían la inclusión de tópicos para la intervención y prevención de trastornos alimentarios y la promoción de una adecuada imagen corporal
Emotion regulation difficulties, body and appearance related self-conscious emotions and eating disorders in a sample of adult women
Authors: Mendia Jara , Pascual Aitziber , Conejero Susana , Mayordomo Sonia , Amutio Alberto
Published: January 2025

Las variables emocionales juegan un papel fundamental en los Trastornos de la Conducta Alimentaria (TCA). Sin embargo, aún hay ciertas variables que no han recibido suficiente atención. Este estudio transversal tiene como objetivos: 1) analizar el papel de las dificultades en la regulación emocional y las emociones autoconscientes relacionadas con el cuerpo y la apariencia en los TCA; 2) estudiar el poder predictivo de las variables emocionales y 3) explorar las diferencias entre tipos de TCA en las variables mencionadas. Las participantes fueron 767 mujeres de entre 18 y 50 años que tenían un diagnóstico de TCA, estaban en riesgo o eran sanas. El grupo de TCA, seguido por los grupos de riesgo y del sano, puntuó más alto en dificultades de regulación emocional, vergüenza corporal, culpa corporal y más bajo en orgullo corporal hubrístico. Específicamente, las dificultades de regulación emocional y la vergüenza corporal fueron las dos variables que más predijeron los TCA. Asimismo, el grupo con anorexia nerviosa puntuó más alto que el grupo con bulimia nerviosa en desatención emocional y también más alto que el grupo con otros TCA específicos en dificultades de regulación emocional y sus dimensiones "confusión emocional" Y "desatención emocional". Estos hallazgos evidencian el importante papel de las dificultades de regulación emocional y la vergüenza corporal en los  trastornos de la conducta alimentaria; desregulación emocional; emociones autoconscientes; imagen corporal.
Historia de Asclepio, símbolo de la medicina
Authors: Tejeda-Rosales María Elena
Published: January 2025

Introducción Asclepio es el dios griego de la medicina. Su historia e íconos han trascendido las fronteras del tiempo y continúan siendo un referente en el mundo médico contemporáneo. A través de un análisis de la iconografía, el simbolismo y la presencia de Asclepio ha sido adoptado en instituciones médicas. Este trabajo explora cómo su imagen ha perdurado y se ha transformado a lo largo de los siglos. Asimismo, se argumenta que la persistencia de Asclepio se debe a su capacidad para representar valores universales como la curación, la sabiduría y el servicio, valores que siguen siendo fundamentales en la práctica médica.
Metodología GRADE para la evaluación de la certeza de la evidencia científica
Authors: García-Martínez Beatriz Isabel
Published: January 2025

Introducción En la actualidad las mejores prácticas clínicas se ejercen acorde con el enfoque y metodología de la “medicina basada en evidencia” (MBE); definida como el uso consciente, responsable y explícito de la mejor evidencia científica disponible para la toma de decisiones clínicas. La MBE es especialmente útil en la planificación del tratamiento más apropiado para los pacientes, y para ello es imperativo integrar la experiencia y habilidades clínicas con los resultados derivados de las investigaciones científicas. En este sentido, existe un gran número de investigaciones científicas dentro del ámbito médico, lo que representa un gran desafío para los profesionales de la salud al momento de elegir la mejor evidencia. Derivado de ello surgieron las revisiones sistemáticas (RS), un tipo de investigación secundaria cuya finalidad es sintetizar de manera transparente y explícita toda o casi toda la evidencia científica disponible respecto a un tema en particular. Las RS parten de una pregunta clínica bien estructurada que da origen a una búsqueda exhaustiva, rigurosa y sistematizada para localizar la evidencia, misma que posteriormente es cuidadosamente seleccionada, sintetizada y evaluada para presentar de manera objetiva y neutral los hallazgos. Dado lo anterior las RS constituyen una herramienta esencial para facilitar el ejercicio de la MBE; no obstante, las RS no siempre representan la mejor evidencia disponible, ya que la información contenida en ellas puede no ser la más confiable. Esto implica diferenciar la evidencia confiable de la que no lo es, por lo que resalta indispensable contar con herramientas para evaluar y clasificar la evidencia. Ante esta situación, se han creado algunos sistemas como el modelo inglés Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (OCEBM), el escocés Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) o el estadounidense del American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), que permitían categorizar la evidencia; sin embargo, debido a que fueron creados por consenso y opinión de expertos, presentaban variaciones entre ellos al categorizar una misma evidencia, disminuyendo la confiabilidad de la misma. Debido a las diferencias entre los sistemas para clasificar la evidencia, en 2004 surgió el Grupo de Trabajo GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) (https://www.gradepro.org/). Este grupo está conformado por un grupo internacional de metodólogos, expertos en elaboración de guías de práctica clínica y de médicos clínicos, quienes han trabajado en la creación del sistema GRADE, una metodología rigurosa y transparente para evaluar la certeza de la evidencia (anteriormente llamada calidad de la evidencia), y con ello permitir a los profesionales de la salud elegir la mejor evidencia para la toma de decisiones. A continuación explicaremos en qué consiste la metodología GRADE.
Caries dental, su control a partir de acciones no invasivas en población infantil
Authors: Valdez-Penagos Remedios Guadalupe
Published: January 2025

La profesión estomatológica se encuentra fuertemente ligada a la curación y a la atención individual, sin embargo, a partir de la década de los 80 surge un enfoque clínico que invita al gremio a realizar atención a través de medidas mínimamente invasivas, cuyo objetivo es conservar el tejido sano tanto como sea posible, es por ello, por lo que el título de la presente obra llama la atención al proponer una atención de caries dental a partir de acciones no invasivas fuera de los espacios clínicos tradicionales.
Is False Dilemma Really a Formal Fallacy?
Authors: Tomic Taeda
Published: January 2025

Abstract: We argue that Conces’ and Walters’ tool FM2.0 is valuable but does not show that false dilemma is a formal fallacy. The FM2.0 assumes an ambiguous use of the term ‘formal fallacy’, different from how the term is used in logic, and may show that any argument is a formal fallacy. Moreover, the FM2.0 is developed by using one type of false disjunctive syllogism. However, the adequate application of FM2.0 on false dilemma does not lead to an invalid augmented argument, contrary to what is expected in FM2.0, even assuming the ambiguous use of the term ‘formal fallacy’.
Résumé: Nous soutenons que l’outil FM2.0 de Conces et de Walters est utile mais ne démontre pas que le faux dilemme est un sophisme formel. Le FM2.0 suppose une utilisation ambiguë du terme « sophisme formel », différente de son utilisation en logique, et peut montrer que tout argument est un sophisme formel. De plus, le FM2.0 est développé en adoptant un type de faux syllogisme disjonctif. Cependant, l’application adéquate du FM2.0 au faux dilemme ne conduit pas à un argument augmenté non valide, contrairement à ce qui est attendu dans le FM2.0, même en supposant l’utilisation ambiguë du terme « sophisme formel ».
On the Virtue-theoretic Approach to Argument Appraisal
Authors: McKeon Matthew William
Published: January 2025

Abstract: Two criticisms of the virtue-theoretic approach to argument appraisal are as follows. First, it is inadequate as argument cogency is conceptually independent of the characteristics of arguers (Bowell and Kingsbury 2013). Second, it is unmotivated since the viability of virtue argumentation theory (VAT) doesn’t require a virtue-theoretic approach to argument appraisal. This deflates the first criticism as an evaluation of VAT (Gascon 2016, Paglieri 2015). I consider each and explain why it is misguided highlighting the connection between the general concept of good argument and associated criteria of goodness, and the connection between good arguments and good arguing.
 
Résumé: L’approche fondée sur la théorie de la vertu pour l’évaluation des arguments fait l’objet de deux critiques. Premièrement, elle est inadéquate, car la force de l’argument est conceptuellement indépendante des caractéristiques des argumentateurs (Bowell et Kingsbury 2013). Deuxièmement, elle est dénuée de motivation, car la viabilité de la théorie de l’argumentation fondée sur la vertu (AFV) ne nécessite pas une approche fondée sur la théorie de la vertu pour l’évaluation des arguments. Cela dévalorise la première critique en tant qu’évaluation de la AFV (Gascon 2016, Paglieri 2015). J’examine chacune de ces critiques et j’explique pourquoi elles sont erronées en soulignant le lien entre le concept général de bon argument et les critères de bonté qui lui sont associés, et le lien entre les bons arguments et la bonne argumentation.
Does Russian-Ukrainian War Impact Sustainable Investment?
Authors:   Leuphana University Lüneburg, Department of Management and Technology, Universitätsallee 1, 21335 Lüneburg, Germany, Shkura Iryna
Published: January 2025

PURPOSE: of the paper is to explore the reaction of sustainable investment markets to the Russian-
-Ukrainian war.
DESIGN/METHOD: The event study methodology was used within 30 countries, grouped by the regions –
Asia, Europe, North and Central America, South America (Americas), Africa, and Oceania. The cross-
-sectional regression analysis was applied to identify country-driven factors which influence SRI markets
during the war.
RESULTS/FINDINGS: It was confirmed that the Russian-Ukrainian war generated negative cumulative
abnormal returns for 70% of the analyzed SRI markets. The cross-sectional regression analysis suggests that
such country-driven factors as trade-to-GDP and pension assets-to-GDP have an impact on cumulative
abnormal returns of sustainable stock indices and are influenced by the levels of masculinity/femininity dur-
ing the Russian-Ukrainian war.
ORIGINALITY/VALUE: These findings inform policymakers, investors, and researchers about economic and
cultural factors that influence SRI markets amid negative geopolitical events. There are two main innova-
tions brought by the model: a similar analysis of SRI markets during the war conducted for the first time,
and the model that includes financial and cultural factors.
KEYWORDS: sustainable investment, Russian-Ukrainian war, event study.
JEL: G140, G150, O16.
Mapping Earthquake Vulnerable Areas Based on Microtremor Measurements Near Kebumen City
Authors: Widyawarman Danang , Sismanto Sismanto , Purnama Aditya Yoga
Published: January 2025

Kebumen, a district in Central Java, is regarded as a risky location because of the possibility of earthquakes. The risk level of earthquake hazard was assessed using a microtremor experiment in 10 subdistricts surrounding Kebumen, Java Tengah, using the characteristic soil dynamic parameters. A total of 82 points were collected using a single station seismometer, which has three components. An HVSR analysis was performed on the data. This vulnerability map also considers social, infrastructure, and economic vulnerabilities. According to the results of the microtremor analysis, the dominating frequency range is between 0.62 and 5.26 Hz. The amplification values ranged from 1,16 to 10,61. The thickness of the sediment layer ranged from 0.56 to 83.46 m. The seismic map was merged with maps of social vulnerability, infrastructure, and economics. The risk of earthquakes in the Kebumen area can be classified into three categories. The Pejagoan and Klirong sub-districts had the lowest earthquake risk. The second category area has a medium earthquake risk and predominates the experimental area, whereas the third category area has a high earthquake risk and predominates the Sruweng subdistrict.
Spatial Analysis of Tropical Cyclone Yaas using Satellite Data
Authors: Umakanth N. , Gogineni Rajesh , Mohan Rao K. Madan , Reddy B. Revanth , Ahammad Sk. Hasane , Rao M.C.
Published: January 2025

Tropical cyclones are the major natural disasters in India. They cause high death toll and property destruction, that lead to a negative socioeconomic impact. For early warning alerts, real-time monitoring, impact and damage pre-assessment, and relief operations, remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) are helpful. Tropical cyclone warning bulletins detail the cyclone intensity, direction and position of occurrence of cyclonic event, velocity of the winds across the coastal areas, expected landfall site. During the period of May 23rd to May 28th, 2021, an attempt was made to examine Yaas cyclone over Bay of Bengal Sea (BOBS). Rainfall (RF), Convective available potential energy (CAPE), cloud top temperature (CTT), total precipitable water (TPW), lifted index (LI), convective inhibition (CIN), sea level pressure (SLP), divergence and sea surface temperature (SST) are used to analyze cyclonic activity. Cold dry air from high latitudes meet with warm moist air in low latitudes leading to instability. This instability is responsible for the conducive feature in convection occurrence. The weather research forecasting (WRF) model forecast results matched well with MERRA2 reanalysis results. The model performed well in prior occurrence of convection activity.
Preliminary Study of Tsunami Impact on Soil Salinity for Agriculture Based on Geophysical Data, a Case Study of Aceh Besar, Indonesia
Authors: Syukri Muhammad , Tri Anda Sabrian , Safitri Rini , Fadhli Zul , Hs Fiqa Miftahunnisa
Published: January 2025

The Tsunami, (natural phenomenon) that occurred in Aceh Province in 2004, not only caused severe damage to the infrastructure and human casualties but also altered the conditions of the soil. The change in soil condition led to economic loss (productivity and activity) in certain areas that were affected by the Tsunami. Studies show that the land inundated with Tsunami flood and sedimentation caused the land to become unproductive since the salinity level increased. The geophysical method was used to delineate the level of soil salinity in areas affected by Tsunami. A total of four measurement lines ranging in length from 160 to 210 meters were constructed specifically in Aceh Besar region. In the Blang Krueng District, three measuring lines (K1, K2, and K3) were positioned slightly away from the shoreline and one measurement line was conducted in the Blang Bintang (B1) region to validate the difference between the conductivity values of land polluted with tsunami sediment and seawater intrusion. Results show that the areas affected by Tsunami sedimentation had a greater conductivity value than unaffected areas classified by the conductivity value of 0.06 – 2 S/m and 0 – 0.05 S/m for Blang Krueng and Blang Bintang areas respectively.
RESTRUCTURING THE CONCEPT OF SAHAM WAQF FOR CONTINUOUS LIQUID WAQF FUND IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Mohsin Aminah , Mohammad Mohammad Tahir Sabit Haji
Published: January 2025

Saham waqf is a permissible fund, according to Muslim jurists, to assist waqf institutions in financing the development of waqf properties and other socio-economic projects. Nevertheless, the current practice of funds has unaddressed limitations that the saham waqf fund is illiquid, resulting in inadequacy of funds for waqf properties and other socio-economic developments. This study was conducted to overcome such restrictions. The study adopted a qualitative research design to achieve the objectives. A literature review and case study approach were used. Four waqf institutions were selected as case studies. The secondary data for literature review were gathered from annual reports, official websites, related journal articles, and textbooks. Primary data were obtained from observations and face-to-face semi-structured interviews. Both primary and secondary sources were compiled and analysed by using content analysis method. The result showed that the method of saham waqf had some restrictions that could not assist waqf institutions from having continuous liquid funds. For that reason, the fund should be restructured. Therefore, this study was proposed a new conceptual framework for saham waqf by including elements of Sharia-compliant investment to assist waqf institutions in having adequate liquid funds and provide continuous socio-economic projects for the ummah.
THE APPLICATION OF MUSHARAKAH MUTANAQISAH IN PROPERTY FINANCING: EXPERIENCE OF AFFIN ISLAMIC BANK BERHAD
Authors: Mahbubi Ali Mohammad , Rahman Ahmad Husni Abd , Rahim Mohd Faiz
Published: January 2025

The widespread adoption of the tawarruq contract by Islamic banks in their deposit and financing offerings has spurred the emergence of mushārakah mutanāqisah as an alternative for Islamic property financing. Affin Islamic Bank Berhad is among the Islamic banks that offer mushārakah mutanāqisah as the core Shari‘ah contract in their Islamic property financing services. This type of financing is offered to customers for completed properties and those that are under construction. In the context of Islamic property financing, mushārakah mutanāqisah refers to a structure where the customer assumes the role of the registered property owner while the bank holds ownership shares in the form of beneficial ownership. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has released multiple Policy Documents regarding Shari‘ah contracts as guidelines to ensure uniformity in the application of Shari‘ah contracts across Islamic financial products and services. Islamic banks are required to adhere to these guidelines, including the mushārakah mutanāqisah. Thus, this paper intends to study the application of mushārakah mutanāqisah in property financing based on Affin Islamic Bank’s experience in adopting the related Policy Documents issued by BNM. The findings from this paper would shed light and provide valuable insights into implementing the related guidelines to mushārakah mutanāqisah and its impact on the Islamic finance industry in Malaysia. Document analysis approach was used to analyse library data gathered from previous studies and relevant policy documents.
BEYOND THE SCREEN: THE RETCONNING OF BLACK CHARACTERS IN POPULAR CULTURE MOVIES THROUGH THE LENS OF BLACKWASHING
Authors: Lu'lu'a Lu'lu'a , Asysyamil Muhammad Fikri , Zain Ahsan , Hanif Dzulfikar , Ros Gerry , Pratama Rizky Viko
Published: January 2025

The portrayal and adaptation of characters in movies often reflect societal norms and values, with "blackwashing" emerging as a significant phenomenon. Blackwashing refers to casting black actors in roles traditionally portrayed by white characters, often as part of efforts to promote representation and address historical inequalities. This study explores the types of retroactive continuity (retcon) found in black characters within popular culture films through the perspective of blackwashing. The research employs Hutcheon’s (2013) adaptation theory, which conceptualizes adaptation as creative reinterpretation rather than mere replication, alongside Friedenthal’s (2017) retcon framework and Genette’s (1997) qualitative transformation theory for supplementary analysis. Using a qualitative approach, the study applies the documentation method for data collection and Spradley’s (2016) analysis technique. Seven adapted films (hypertexts) are compared to their original works (hypotexts), revealing three distinct types of retcon: reinterpretation, reinscription, and revision. These findings demonstrate how adaptation practices not only reshape narratives but also challenge traditional representations to align with evolving social values. The findings highlight how adaptation practices reshape narratives to address historical inequalities and enrich representation in media. This research contributes to the understanding of blackwashing as a tool for inclusivity and social progress in film adaptation. Future studies are recommended to explore blackwashing across diverse cultural contexts and genres to deepen insights into its impact on global representation and audience reception.
COUNT DRACULA, LOUIS DE POINTE DU LAC AND EDWARD CULLEN: THE ARCHETYPAL SHIFT OF VAMPIRES FIGURES ACROSS THREE ERAS OF ENGLISH LITERATURE
Authors: Setiyawati Bety
Published: January 2025

The research aims at finding out the archetype, archetypal shift and the dominant archetype of vampire figures: Count Dracula, Louis de Pointe du Lac and Edward Cullen. The methods used in this research is descriptive qualitative research, used documentation as the technique of collecting data. In this research, the researcher used Archetype theory by Margareth Mark and Carol Pearson and Linda Hutcheon’s theory of shifting to analyze the data. The result of this research showed that there were 137 data in total and are 10 of 12 total archetypes. The analysis on the archetypal shifting classified were; 8 archetypes uses historicizing and 129 dehistoricing.  15 archetyes uses racializing and 122 archetypes uses deracializing. 9 Disembodiments and 3 embodiments. It is found that each figure has a different orientation of characterization depicted its own zeitgeist.  Count Dracula a vampire from Victorian era has a clear characterization of a ruler. Contrastingly, Louis de Pointe du Lac of post-modern era has an ambigous personality of being good ‘evil’ and is bond through his past. Differently, A vampire of Contemporary era, Edwrad Cullen, has an obvious characterization as a lover with 2 dominant archetypes takes 66% of the data. Furthermore, the dominant archetype of the data is the Lover which takes 30% of the data as both Louis and Edward created in the era where there is no distinguish point of being good and evil.
Keywords: Vampire, Archetype, Archetypal Shift, Characterization.
Availability and Utilization of Information and Communication Technology for the Teaching and Learning Business Education Programme
Authors:   School of Secondary Education (Business) Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, Ogudo P. , Onyesom, A. E , Okeibunor A. , Alabi S.O.
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to investigate the availability, utilization, and challenges associated with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources in the teaching and learning of Business Education at government-owned Colleges of Education in Delta State, Nigeria. Adopting a descriptive survey research design, the study collected data from a sample of 83 respondents, including both lecturers and students, selected using stratified random sampling from a population of 275. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire divided into three sections: demographic information, ICT availability, ICT utilization, and challenges in ICT use. The findings revealed that, on average, ICT resources were available for teaching Business Education, with key resources such as computers and office software being highly available. However, the extent of ICT utilization was moderate, with lecturers and students making use of ICT primarily for presentations, research, and administrative tasks. Challenges in ICT utilization included poor power supply, inadequate ICT infrastructure, lack of technical support, insufficient internet connectivity, and resistance from some lecturers in adopting ICT tools. The study also highlighted the lack of proper training for lecturers and students’ limited ICT skills as significant barriers to effective ICT use. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, with the results indicating that the availability of ICT resources was generally favourable, but their utilization was limited by several challenges. The study concludes that while ICT resources are available, their effective use is hindered by infrastructure and training gaps, suggesting the need for improved professional development for lecturers, enhanced technical support, and better ICT infrastructure. The research contributes to understanding the current state of ICT in Business Education and provides a foundation for policy recommendations aimed at improving the integration of technology in education.

Keywords: Utilization, Information & Communication Technology, Teaching and Learning, Students,
Business Education, Programme, Growth

Journal Reference Format:
Ogudo P., Onyesom, A. E, Okeibunor A. & Alabi, S. O. (2024): Availability and Utilization of Information and Communication Technology for the Teaching and Learning Business Education Programme. Journal of Behavioural Informatics, Digital Humanities and Development Rese Vol. 10 No. 4. Pp 23-32. https://www.isteams.net/behavioralinformaticsjournal dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/BHI/V10N4P3
Α Byzantine icon of the Theotokos Hodegetria (Temple Gallery, London)
Authors: Triviza Eleni
Published: January 2025

This icon of the Theotokos Hodegetria is in Hull Collection and comes from
the Temple Gallery. The depiction of the Virgin Mary in half-length, turning
to the right, with her gaze fixed on the viewer, the manner of the depiction
and attitude of Jesus Christ, the rendering of their facial features, the
imposingness of the two figures and their movements, the pleats of the
clothes and the configuration of the two halos indicate the work of a highly
skilled painter. The iconographic and stylistic features of the icon are
dated to around 1400.
The Accounting Supply Chain Challenge: Understanding Its Root Causes and Identifying Factors and Themes for a Plan for Action
Authors: Brink William D. , Eaton Tim V. , Heitger Dan L. , Zhang James
Published: January 2025

SYNOPSIS

The accounting profession faces a supply chain challenge as fewer college students choose to study accounting. Although its emergence is well documented, limited empirical research examines the underlying factors driving the accounting supply chain challenge. These factors must be clearly understood before effective solutions can be developed and employed. We survey more than 1,400 business school undergraduates (both accounting and nonaccounting) using fixed-response and open-ended questions. We employ factor analysis, logistic regression, and textual analysis to better understand how their perceptions of specific elements of accounting and the profession affect their choice of pursuing an accounting education. We find three factors impacting the choice to pursue an accounting education: (1) perceptions of career opportunities, (2) familiarity with life as an accountant (including work-life balance), and (3) hurdles to the degree/career, particularly the certified public accountant exam requirements. These results have implications for effectively resolving the accounting supply chain challenge.

Data Availability: Data are available upon request.
Evaluation and refinement of thresholds for early migration of total knee replacements as an estimator of late aseptic loosening: an updated systematic review of RSA and survival studies
Authors: Puijk Raymond , Singh Jiwanjot , Puijk Rowan H , Laende Elise K , Plevier José W M , Nolte Peter A , Pijls Bart G C W
Published: January 2025

Background and purpose: This study updates 2 parallel systematic reviews and meta-analyses from 2012, which established the 1-year radiostereometric (RSA) migration thresholds for tibial components of total knee replacements (TKR) based on the risk of late revision for aseptic loosening from survival studies. The primary aim of this study was to determine the (mis)categorization rate of the 2012 thresholds using the updated review as a validation dataset. Secondary aims were evaluation of 6-month migration, mean continuous (1- to 2-year) migration, and fixation-specific thresholds for tibial component migration.Methods: One review comprised early migration data, measured by maximum total point motion (MTPM), from RSA studies, while the other focused on revision rates for aseptic loosening of tibial components from survival studies. Studies were matched based on prosthesis, fixation (i.e., cemented and uncemented, and uncemented with screw fixation), and insert (PFI). For the primary aim, newly included study group combinations were compared with the 2012 RSA thresholds to determine the (mis)categorization rate. For the secondary aims, new thresholds were determined based on revision rates for any reason in national registries (5-year < 3%, 10-year < 5%, 15-year < 6.5%).Results: After matching studies on PFI, a total of 157 survival and 82 RSA studies were included, comprising 504 study group combinations, 51 different PFIs, and 186,974 TKRs. We found that the 2012 thresholds were valid, with a misclassification rate of 0.5% at 5 and 0.3% at 10 years. Mean continuous migration could not be used to identify safe or unsafe implants. For cemented TKR, the 6-month mean MTPM was acceptable below 0.30 mm and unacceptable above 1.10 mm. For uncemented TKR, it was acceptable below 1.10 mm and unacceptable above 1.55 mm.Conclusion: The updated data reaffirm the 2012 RSA thresholds, confirming their validity in estimating revision risks for tibial component aseptic loosening. The newly proposed fixation-specific 6-month migration thresholds were found to be reliable for early identification of unsafe TKR designs, while 1- to 2-year mean continuous migration data were found not to be reliable for this purpose. These findings support and refine the migration thresholds to improve the evidence-based introduction of new TKR systems.
Characteristics and mechanisms of multiple pulsed laser drilling of blind-holes in Inconel 718 alloy
Authors: Wang Xinfeng , Guo Wei , Shi Liwu , Cao Yue , Wang Yunfeng , Yao Jianhua
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the fabrication of blind holes in Inconel 718 alloy using a quasi-continuous wave (QCW) laser under varying pulse numbers. The geometric features, spatter formation, inner wall morphology, and microstructures of the drilled holes were systematically analyzed. Experimental results demonstrate that increasing the number of laser pulses from 1 to 13 significantly improves the hole depth, ranging from 565.09 to 3952.54 μm, achieving a maximum depth-to-diameter ratio of 9.5. Shallow holes exhibited optimal morphology with clean edges and smooth inner walls, whereas deeper holes displayed a composite structure consisting of inverted cone (upper), cylindrical (middle), and spindle-shaped (lower) sections. The thickness of the recast layer increased along the depth as the pulse numbers rose. Microstructural analysis revealed that the recast layer contained refined grains, with kernel average misorientation analysis indicating high residual stress within this layer. The hardness of the recast layer, measured at 2.13 GPa, was notably lower than that of the base material (4.49 GPa), primarily due to the depletion of the strengthening phase and the formation of the Laves phase. This work provides an in-depth understanding of the characteristics and mechanisms of QCW laser drilling in Inconel 718 alloy, offering valuable insights to optimize the laser processing parameters for industrial applications.
Mühendislik Temelli STEM Eğitimi Etkinlik Örneği: Aynalarla Aydınlatmalı Oda Tasarımı
Authors: Akkuş Ezgi , Okur-Akçay Nilüfer
Published: January 2025

Bu araştırmada, mühendislik temelli STEM eğitimi etkinliğinin hazırlanması ve sınıf öğretmeni adaylarına uygulanma sürecinin adım adım sunulması amaçlanmaktadır. Mühendislik temelli STEM eğitimi etkinlik konusu belirlenirken Fen Bilimleri Dersi Öğretim Programı incelenmiştir. 3. ve 4. sınıf seviyesinde yer alan “Çevremizdeki Işık ve Sesler” ile “Aydınlatma ve Ses Teknolojileri” üniteleri göz önünde bulundurularak araştırmacılar tarafından sınıf öğretmeni adaylarına mühendislik temelli STEM etkinliği olarak “Aynalarla Aydınlatmalı Oda Tasarımı” etkinliğinin sunulmasına karar verilmiştir. Etkinlik hazırlanırken Moore ve arkadaşlarına ait mühendislik tasarım sürecinden yararlanılmıştır. Hazırlanan etkinlik Doğu Anadolu’da bir devlet üniversitesinin eğitim fakültesi sınıf eğitimi ana bilim dalında öğrenim gören toplam 30 öğretmen adayına uygulanmıştır. Uygulama süreci toplam olarak 8 ders saati sürmüştür. Araştırma sonucunda sınıf öğretmeni adayları gerçek hayatta karşılaşabilecekleri bir problem olan aydınlanma sorununu çözebilmek amacıyla mühendislik tasarım sürecinden yararlanmış ve bu konuda deneyim fırsatı bulmuşlardır.
”Asså, om den bra kroppen kommer nära den sjuka kroppen blir den andra sjuk, tror jag” – barns meningsskapande om covid-19 i slutskedet av pandemin
Authors: Fredriksson Maria , Straszer Boglárka , Heikkilä Mia
Published: January 2025

Föreliggande artikel har syftet att undersöka hur barn i förskoleålder skapar mening om händelser som både hastigt och omfattande påverkat samhället och barnens egna livsvillkor, i detta fall sjukdomen covid-19. Studiens material består av gruppintervjuer med 20 barn i åldern 4 till 6 år. Studiens resultat visar att barn skapar mening om covid-19 genom att fokusera på relationen mellan sjukdomen och kroppen. Fyra kategorier av meningsskapande identifierades: (1) kroppens närhet och avstånd till andra kroppar, (2) kroppsliga symptom som centrala, (3) kroppen som smittbärare och (4) baciller på och i kroppen.
English abstract
“I Mean, if a Healthy Body Gets Close to a Sick Body, Then It Will Get Sick Too, I Think” – Children’s Meaning-Making of COVID-19 in the Final Stage of the Pandemic
This article aims to investigate how children make meaning of events that both rapidly and extensively affect society and the lives of the children themselves, in the case of this study, the spread of Covid-19. The study material consists of group interviews involving 20 children aged four to six. The results of the study demonstrate that children make meaning of Covid-19 by focusing on the relationship between the disease and the body. Four categories of meaning-making were identified: (1) the body’s proximity to and distance from other bodies, (2) physical symptoms as central, (3) the body as a carrier of infection, and (4) germs on and in the body.
Common Hymenoptera of the Greater Metropolitan Area of Costa Rica
Authors: Sánchez-Ocampo Marcela
Published: January 2025

The collections of the National Museum of Costa Rica contain a total of 7,895 specimens, corresponding to the Greater
Metropolitan Area (GAM) and some peri-urban areas surrounding it. A total of 52 families, 264 genera and 452 species are also
recorded, to which another 223 species are added reported in the databases of the Global Biodiversity Information Facility
(GBIF), which were corroborated by bibliographic references and witnesses in other collections, for a final count of 674 species.