bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The state perspective: migrants and points of view in pedagogical material by the Ministry of Education of the Argentine Republic
Authors:   Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina, Flax Rocío
Published: February 2025

Analizamos la construcción del punto de vista en materiales producidos por el Ministerio de Educación de Argentina para trabajar con el tema migraciones. Dicho estudio nos permitió indagar en cuestiones como quiénes son o pueden ser migrantes, quiénes pueden constituirse como sujetos de conocimiento, quiénes son relegados a la posición de objeto de conocimiento y desde qué distancia y ángulo de visión se los observa y estudia. Inscribimos nuestra investigación en el Análisis Crítico del Discurso y utilizamos una metodología cualitativa que analiza un corpus acotado en extenso. Entre los resultados obtenidos, destacamos que predomina el punto de vista de las personas no-migrantes y coexiste una distancia intima, que repara en detalles de la vida cotidiana, las necesidades y los deseos de las personas que migran, con una distancia pública, que generaliza y homogenei a experiencias. Por último, se invisibiliza la presencia de estudiantes migrantes en las escuelas argentinas.
Monographie des Wapas de Guyane Française
Authors: Détienne Pierre , Thiel Jean
Published: February 2025

En Guyane, le Wapa est l'espèce la plus fréquente en forêt. Dans les régions de Cayenne, Kourou et Saint Laurent du Maroni, les trois principales espèces peuvent donner ensemble 8 à 10 m3 de bois marchand par hectare. Sur le terrain, les caractéristiques botaniques et morphologiques permettent de déterminer sans difficulté les trois espèces ; en revanche, la distinction ne se fait pas facilement au niveau du bois d'œuvre.
INFOGRAPHIC: exploring gait coordination using the vector coding technique
Authors: Barela Ana M. F. , Celestino Melissa L.
Published: February 2025

Coordination can be understood as the organization of the elements that take part in the action, such as limbs, joints, muscles, etc., to act as a functional unit 1, resulting in the motor pattern, such as walking and running. Among different forms of investigating gait coordination, we selected the vector coding technique, which is a spatial measurement technique 2. The focus of this technique is on the relationship between two elements, such as two body segments or two joints, in terms of angular displacement. The angles are directional and acquired from polar distributions (0° to 360°), and the gait coordination is inferred from an angle delimited from a vector connecting two successive time points relative to the right horizontal (i.e., the coupling angle, “g”) 2. Four modes of coordination are the main output of the vector coding technique: (1) in-phase: the two elements into consideration act in the same direction (angle definitions: 22.5°≤g≤67.5°, 202.5°≤g≤247.5°); (2) anti-phase: the two elements into consideration act in opposite directions (angle definitions: 112.5°≤g≤157.5°, 292.5°≤g≤337.5°); (3) proximal-element-phase: the proximal element leads the movement (angle definitions: 0°≤g≤22.5°, 157.5°≤g≤202.5°, 337.5°≤g≤360°); (4): distal-element-phase: the distal element leads the movement (angle definitions: 67.5°≤g≤112.5°, 247.5°≤g≤292.5°). It is important to note that this technique can be employed to investigate gait coordination in different body parts 3,4,5 and different populations, such as post-stroke survivors 5.
In the infographic, we exemplify the employment of the vector coding technique on the thigh (proximal) and shank (distal) segments and show a time series of the coupling angle during a gait cycle. The data presented is from a non-disabled male adult walking at a self-selected speed. In the time series, we can observe how the four modes of coordination change throughout the gait cycle. At heel strike, the shank leads the leg’s movement (shank-phase mode) and as the foot moves towards the walking surface (i.e., foot flat), the thigh and shank move in the same direction (in-phase mode). From mid-stance to toe-off (approximately 35%-65% of the gait cycle) thigh and shank change the modes of coordination as they rotate to prepare for the swing period of gait. Finally, at the end of the swing period, we can observe that the thigh-shank coupling changes briefly to anti-phase mode and returns to shank-phase mode to start a new gait cycle. Even though the orientation of both segments changes, the shank remains leading the movement.
Forecasting household monthly electricity consumption using the similar pattern algorithm
Authors: Hosseini Bistoon
Published: February 2025

This article discusses forecasting the monthly electricity consumption time series of household subscribers using the similar pattern algorithm, which uses each subscriber’s unique consumption pattern. The primary goal of forecasting the monthly consumption of household subscribers is to issue monthly bills and cluster subscribers for consumption management planning. The study’s results demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed algorithm compared to traditional statistics and machine learning methods. Out of the 72,000 predictions made using the proposed algorithm, the mean absolute percentage error is 16.9%. This shows that the algorithm successfully forecasts the monthly consumption of subscribers. The similar pattern algorithm maximizes the use of information in the billing database and takes advantage of expert opinions, which play a crucial role in avoiding unusual forecasts. The household subscribers involved in this study are located in two climatic regions: temperate and tropical. As this study has shown a significant dependency of household electricity consumption on the two major climate types, the obtained results have the potential to be generalized to other climatic regions as well.
A new multistep Si{1 0 0} machining process for aspheric cavities: the role of high-index surfaces
Authors: Calleja-Arriaga Wilfrido
Published: February 2025

Bulk silicon (Si) micromachining in the {1 0 0} family of planes, despite its apparent simplicity, remains an effective process for developing increasingly diverse microstructures and applications. Based on fourfold crystal symmetry and aqueous potassium hydroxide (KOH) solutions, this Si micromachining technique supports microlens fabrication, provides predictable sagitta, and enables matrix array systems for engineering and micro-optics applications. The central mechanism involves two-step etching over a single or matrix pattern to achieve reproducible aspheric cavities; this process is typically performed on planar substrates. Typical cavities are characterized by a continuous high-index concave surface with an unknown overall morphology. Regarding microlens fabrication, we note the lack of thorough studies on this type of concave structure, particularly when another pattern is machined over the aspheric surface. By adding lithography and etching steps to this well-known process, the aspheric morphology can be improved. This work presents a novel multistep micromachining technique on (0 0 1) Si substrates for the fabrication of modified aspheric cavities. The approach makes use of sequential patterns imprinted over the partially developed microcavities, enabling a localized etching mechanism influenced by the aspheric morphology. The sequential morphologies are analyzed and described, with the peculiar etching mechanisms crystallographically analyzed. Finally, some applications related to surface physics and micro-optics are discussed in the context of these novel microstructures.
Comprehensive in silico analysis to decipher the role of long non-coding RNAs in bread wheat during fusarium head blight and leaf rust interactions
Authors: S Jyothsna , Manickavelu Alagu
Published: February 2025

The advancements in high-throughput sequencing technology have disclosed the substantial role of plant non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), a relatively lessexplored but potent regulatory component, in fine-tuning plant responsestoabiotic and biotic stresses. Among these regulatory ncRNAs, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs) are well-recognized robust regulatory elements that can modulate plant gene regulation at transcriptional, post-transcriptional, and epigenetic levels. Emerging empirical evidence supports the intricate orchestration of miRNA-lncRNA networks in regulating distinct aspects of plant–pathogen interactions. Leaf rust (LR) and fusarium head blight (FHB) are two seriousfungal diseases caused by Puccinia triticinaand Fusarium graminearum, which persistently affect wheat growth worldwide. The current study employs an in silico approach to predict differentially expressed lncRNAs (DElncRNAs) from two distinct wheat transcriptome studies under P. triticinaand F. graminearum infection. A total of 595 wheat DElncRNAs were predicted by implementing a stringent lncRNA selection criterion. The disclosure of lncRNAs acting as putative miRNA precursors, miRNA targets, and miRNA target mimics highlightsthe interdependence between miRNAs and lncRNAs during fungal invasions in wheat. In alignment with prior research, the sequence homology search of predicted DElncRNAs exhibited only marginal similarities with the other related crops. The functional annotation of lncRNA cis and trans targets unveiled the prevalence of defence and mycotoxin-related processes in FHB-infected samples, whereas LR infection primarily elicited oxidative stress and polyamine synthesis activities. Thisstudy unveils a potential functional divergence within lncRNAs and serves as a fine resource that can be harnessed to elucidate the interplay of miRNA-lncRNA-mRNA networks governing wheat–fungal interactions.
Analisis Lokasi Upacara Ritual Budaya Dan Potensinya Untuk Pariwisata Di Kecamatan Jatinom Kabupaten Klaten
Authors: Panalensih Sekar Nafisah , Sarwono Sarwono , Ajar Seno Budhi
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) Mengetahui lokasi pusat upacara ritual budaya di Kecamatan Jatinom sebagai objek tujuan wisata. (2) Mengetahui dasar pemilihan lokasi pusat upacara ritual budaya di Kecamatan Jatinom sebagai objek tujuan wisata. (3) Mengetahui potensi pengembangan objek pariwisata di lokasi upacara ritual budaya sebagai objek tujuan wisata. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan keruangan. Sumber data penelitian ini meliputi data primer yang didapat langsung dari lapangan dan data sekunder yang diperoleh dari instansi terkait. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara mendalam, observasi dan dokumentasi. Teknik uji validitas yang digunakan adalah triangulasi metode dari sumber data. Analisis data dengan menggunkan metode analisis kualitatif untuk mengetahui dasar pemilihan lokasi serta dengan cara Plotting dengan GPS  untuk mengetahui sebaran objek wisata, menggunakan analisis potensi 4A yaitu Attraction, Accesibility, Amenity, dan Ancillary untuk mengetahui potensi dimasing-masing objek wisata.

Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan: (1) Lokasi pusat upacara ritual yang berada di Kematan Jatinom bervariasi. (2) Dasar pemilihan lokasi upacara ritual di Kecamatan Jatinom hampir semua sama yaitu Puitis Lokasi yang disucikan oleh manusia. (3) Dari 11 persebaran objek wisata yang ada di  Kecamatan Jatinom memiliki 1 objek yang termasuk kedalam kelas sangat potensial, 5 objek yang termasuk kedalam kelas cukup potensial dan 5 objek termasuk kedalam kelas kurang potensial.

Kata kunci: Upacara Ritual, Persebaran, Potensi Wisata
Potensi Pengembangan Ekowisata Berbasis Pemberdayaan Masyarakat di Desa Wanurejo, Kecamatan Borobudur, Kabupaten Magelang Tahun 2022
Authors: Prahastiwi Arista Tiara , Rindarjono Mohammad Gamal , Nugraha Setya
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) Potensi wisata budaya di Desa Wanurejo, (2) Potensi ekowisata berbasis pemberdayaan masyarakat di Desa Wanurejo, (3) Arahan pengembangan pariwisata dan ekowisata berbasis pemberdayaan masyarakat di Desa Wanurejo, (4) Aplikasi referensi materi yang berkaitan dengan tema Potensi Ekowisata. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan geografi analisis keruangan. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan populasi penelitian, teknik sampel menggunakan purposive sampling yaitu wawancara dengan pengelola objek wisata, pemerintah dan masyarakat, dan Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) untuk masyarakat. Accidental dan snowball sampling untuk wisatawan. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik observasi, wawancara dan diskusi kelompok (FGD). Teknik uji validitas yang digunakan adalah teknik triangulasi data, yaitu menggunakan beberapa sumber data dan teknik yang berbeda dalam pengumpulannya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 1) Terdapat lima kelas klasifikasi potensi wisata yaitu sangat potensial, potensial, cukup potensial, kurang potensial dan sangat tidak potensial. 2) Terdapat tiga kelas klasifikasi potensi ekowisata, yaitu sangat potensial, potensial dan kurang potensial. 3) Berdasarkan hasil analisis Trend Analysis dapat ditentukan arah pengembangan ekowisata pada masing-masing obyek 4) Implementasi tema analisis Potensi dan Komunitas

Kata Kunci : Ekowisata, Pemberdayaan Masyarakat, Pembangunan.
Analisis Pergeseran Struktur Ekonomi di Kawasan Bregasmalang Tahun 2017-2021
Authors: Maghfiroh Alfi , Noviani Rita , Wijayanti Pipit
Published: February 2025

Pergeseran struktur ekonomi ditandai dengan konsumsi sektor pertanian sebagai sektor primer ke arah sektor industri dan jasa serta sektor ekonomi yang didominasi oleh sektor-sektor non primer. Berdasarkan data dari BPS, distribusi sektor ekonomi di Kawasan Bregasmalang paling besar berasal dari sektor tersier atau sektor jasa. Untuk itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pergeseran struktur ekonomi di setiap kabupaten/kota Kawasan Bregasmalang. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis shift-share dan metode rasio pertumbuhan (MRP). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada tahun 2017 sampai dengan tahun 2021 struktur perekonomian wilayah Bregasmaran mengalami pergeseran secara menyeluruh dari sektor primer ke sektor sekunder dan tersier, dan PDB (Daerah Bregasmaran) PDRB (Produk Domestik Bruto) berasal dari sektor tersier dan sektor primer yang memiliki nilai pergeseran persentasenya lebih dari 45%, sedangkan kontribusi terhadap PDRB terendah berada pada sektor primer dan tingkat pergeserannya. Berdasarkan overlay data PS, DS, dan analisis MRP terdapat tujuh sektor di Kabupaten Brebes, satu sektor di Kabupaten Tegal, empat sektor di Kota Tegal, dan enam sektor di Kabupaten Pemalang yang memiliki nilai positif dengan artinya sektor-sektor tersebut termasuk dalam sektor dengan pertumbuhan yang cepat dan memiliki daya saing yang baik.
Kata Kunci : Bregasmalang, pergeseran struktur ekonomi, analisis shift-share, MRP
Pengembangan aksesibilitas antar pusat kegiatan pada kawasan perkotaan bagian utara Kabupaten Semarang
Authors: Farida Ani , Astuti Khristiana Dwi
Published: February 2025

Kabupaten Semarang terus berkembang seiring perannya sebagai penyangga Ibukota Provinsi Jawa Tengah serta bagian Kawasan Strategis Nasional Kedungsepur. Bagian utara yang bertampalan batas dengan Kota Semarang menjadi kawasan berkembang dengan tumbuhnya pusat-pusat kegiatan yang perlu didukung dengan arahan pengembangan aksesibilitas untuk menghubungkan antar pusat-pusat kegiatan yang ada. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi arah pengembangan aksesibilitas antar pusat kegiatan melalui pendekatan kuantitatif dengan analisis density dan kinerja jalan. Analisis density memberikan pertimbangan dalam penentuan pusat dan sub-pusat kegiatan serta analisis kinerja jalan yang meliputi perhitungan indeks aksesibilitas, indeks mobilitas, serta tingkat pelayanan jalan.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kawasan terpadat yang menjadi pusat kegiatan sesuai dengan sistem pusat permukiman pada rencana struktur ruang di RTRW Kabupaten Semarang Tahun 2023-2043, dengan tiga titik pusat kegiatan yaitu PKL (Pusat Kegiatan Lokal) Perkotaan Ungaran serta PPK (Pusat Pelayanan Kawasan) Perkotaan Bergas dan Pringapus. Antara pusat kegiatan satu dengan pusat kegiatan lainnya sudah terhubung oleh jaringan jalan dengan nilai aksesibilitas dan mobilitas yang telah berada di atas standar pelayanan minimum pada kelas D dan F. Arahan pengembangan aksesibilitas pada tahun 2043 dilakukan melalui pelebaran badan jalan sesuai standar pada ruas Jalan Karangjati-Pringapus.
Identifikasi faktor kegagalan perencanaan megaproyek: Studi kasus Megaproyek Brebes Internasional Industrial Park (Kawasan Industri Brebes)
Authors: Musyary Muhammad Daffa , Soehartono Annisya Alifvia
Published: February 2025

Megaproyek Brebes Internasional Industrial Park (Kawasan Industri Brebes, KIB) merupakan salah satu proyek kawasan industri yang diamanahkan dalam Peraturan Presiden Nomor 79 tahun 2019 tentang Percepatan Pembangunan Ekonomi di Provinsi Jawa Tengah. Dengan luas 3.976 ha yang meliputi tiga kecamatan, yakni Kecamatan Bulakamba, Losari dan Tanjung,  KIB akan menjadi kawasan industri terbesar se-Asia Tenggara. Namun, terdapat beberapa permasalahan yang menyebabkan pembangunan tersebut dialihkan ke Kabupaten Batang. Penelitian ini mengkaji kondisi pengelolaan megaproyek KIB dan mengidentifikasi faktor kegagalan dari perspektif pemangku kepentingan. Analisis deskriptif analitik dilakukan untuk memahami hubungan kondisi pengelolaan berbasis tinjauan literatur dan analisis skoring untuk menentukan faktor kegagalan mega proyek rencana KIB. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor tantangan keuangan pada mega proyek Kawasan Industri Brebes merupakan faktor kegagalan utama. Salah satu permasalahan utama dalam pembiayaan adalah pembebasan lahan yang mengalami permasalahan karena banyak makelar tanah yang terlibat menyebabkan lonjakan harga lahan di Brebes melebihi Nilai Jual Objek Pajak. Hal tersebut menyebabkan biaya pembebasan lahan meningkat hingga melebihi anggaran awal sehingga target pembebasan lahan tidak tercapai hingga akhir tahun 2021.
Preferensi pemilihan perumahan formal pada Desa Singopuran, Kabupaten Sukoharjo
Authors: Berlianty Selyna Aisya , Mukaromah Hakimatul , Kusumastuti Kusumastuti
Published: February 2025

Kota Surakarta memiliki mobilitas dan aktivitas yang tinggi sebagai Pusat Kegiatan Nasional (PKN) yang menimbulkan pergerakan kepada wilayah yang berbatasan dengan Kota Surakarta. Kabupaten Sukoharjo merupakan salah satu wilayah urban fringe dari Kota Surakarta akibat aktivitas dengan intensitas tinggi dan berdampak kepada wilayah Desa Singopuran. Perkembangan aktivitas juga menjadikan berkembangnya para penduduk yang menjadikan pertumbuhan dan kebutuhan tempat tinggal terus meningkat. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui preferensi pemilihan perumahan formal pada Desa Singopuran. Metode penelitian yang digunakan kuantitatif dengan penggunaan teknik analisis data yaitu analisis faktor dan analisis deskriptif.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa wilayah perumahan formal Desa Singopuran merupakan perumahan dengan kategori perumahan menengah. Faktor yang terbentuk terhadap preferensi para penduduk yaitu Faktor yang telah terbentuk antara lain  faktor aksesibilitas fisik, legalitas, dan penghasilan;  faktor harga bangunan dan sarana pendukung; faktor prasarana pendukung;  faktor lingkungan kawasan perumahan; faktor desain bangunan dan lingkungan sosial; dan faktor karakteristik bangunan.
Kajian pola pergerakan penghuni kawasan berorientasi transit Lebak Bulus terhadap prinsip Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
Authors: Alifiansach Muhamad Naufal , Rahayu Paramita , Widodo Candraningratri Ekaputri
Published: February 2025

Transit Oriented Development (TOD) merupakan salah satu alternatif pemecahan masalah kemacetan perkotaan akibat penggunakan kendaraan pribadi yang lebih tinggi dibanding transportasi umum. Kawasan Berorientasi Transit Lebak Bulus merupakan salah satu kawasan TOD yang ditetapkan di DKI Jakarta. Penghuni kawasan TOD akan cenderung lebih menggunakan transportasi umum, berjalan kaki, ataupun bersepeda karena sarana dan prasarana dapat diakses dengan mudah. Dengan menggunakan data hasil observasi, kuesioner, dan studi dokumen, kesesuaian karakteristik kawasan terhadap prinsip TOD dianalisis menggunakan teknik analisis skoring dengan skala Guttman. Setelahnya, kesesuaian pola pergerakan penghuni kawasan terhadap prinsip TOD dianalisis menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa kawasan penelitian belum memiliki karakteristik yang sesuai dengan prinsip TOD, tetapi terdapat rencana kawasan yang apabila terlaksana sesuai target, maka akan ada 3 dari 7 variabel yang sesuai (42,86%). Maksud dan tujuan pergerakan penghuni belum sesuai dengan prinsip TOD karena masih bersifat eksternal ke luar kawasan (68,3%). Pilihan moda pergerakan penghuni dalam melakukan pergerakan juga belum sesuai karena masih didominasi penggunaan kendaraan pribadi berupa motor (39,6%) dan mobil pribadi (13%).
Sustainability-oriented Innovation pada Kampung Kreatif Dago dengan Pendekatan Actor Network Theory
Authors: Sinamo Hediyati Anisia
Published: February 2025

Inovasi muncul dalam diskusi pembangunan sebagai sarana untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup dan mengubah kebiasaan masyarakat, salah satunya inovasi berorientasi keberlanjutan atau Sustainability Oriented Innovation (SOI). Konsep SOI melihat inovasi dan mempertimbangkan keberlanjutan dari perspektif sosial, lingkungan, dan ekonomi merupakan proses yang melibatkan pemangku kepentingan yang saling berinteraksi. Fenomena Kampung Kreatif Dago Pojok menggambarkan konteks lain dari Sustainability-Oriented Innovation (SOI), yang mengacu pada inovasi untuk mencapai keberlanjutan ekonomi melalui upaya yang meminimalisir degradasi lingkungan dan kesenjangan sosial. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengidentifikasi peran aktor dalam perkembangan SOI di kampung kreatif di Kota Bandung, dengan studi kasus Kampung Kreatif Dago Pojok. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus dengan logika deduktif. Data primer melalui wawancara serta observasi dan data sekunder dianalisis dengan metode analisis isi (content analysis) dan analisis jejaring aktor dengan pendekatan actor-network theory (ANT). Temuan menunjukkan bahwa antar aktor memiliki keterlibatan yang digambarkan melalui perspektif aktor-jaringan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis yang dilakukan, dapat disimpulkan adanya peran aktor dalam perkembangan SOI di Kampung Kreatif Dago Pojok, yang terlihat pada empat tahapan yakni Problematisation, Interessement, Enrollment, dan Mobilisation.
Public Space Index approach: Penilaian kualitas taman sebagai ruang bersama
Authors: Amalia Sabila Azyyati , Purnamasari Wulan Dwi , Setyono Deni Agus
Published: February 2025

Taman kota merupakan ruang bersama untuk berbagai aktivitas masyarakat. Taman Samarendah di Kota Samarinda memiliki permasalahan dalam penyediaan dan kualitas fasilitas dalam mengakomodasi aktivitas pengguna. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui kualitas pemanfaatan taman sebagai ruang bersama. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah Simpson’s Diversity Index dan Public Space Index. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aspek inclusiveness memiliki nilai tertinggi, yaitu 62,97 dari 100. Sedangkan, nilai terendah terdapat pada aspek meaningful activities dengan nilai 51,00 dari 100. Hal ini mengindikasikan bahwa Taman Samarendah Kota Samarinda bersifat lebih inklusif dan ramah bagi berbagai aktivitas dan pengunjungnya. Sedangkan, aspek meaningful activities, comfort, safety, dan pleasurability perlu mendapat perhatian khusus untuk meningkatkan kualitas taman sesuai dengan standar Public Space Index. 
The Struggle for Land in Morocco: A Case Study of Amazigh
Authors: Banane Mohamed Cheikh , Ezzerouali Souad , Elzein Ahmed Mohamed
Published: February 2025

This paper addresses the issue of the conflict over land between the state and tribes in the Great Souss plain in Morocco. The focus of this study is on the Amazigh tribes. It explores the motives that contributed to the emergence of tribal protests, particularly their demands for land rights, following the civil reforms promised by the Arab Spring in 2011. Through a direct examination of the growing dissatisfaction among these communities, the study reveals that the political failure to democratize society, characterized by consistent confusion at the level of governmental and institutional frameworks and the law's failure to regulate spatial justice on the ground, have both played a role. This situation has prompted tribes, feeling a sense of historical oppression, to claim their rights to the land that the state has increasingly opened up for investment without considering the traditional rights of these indigenous groups.
Towards Personal Data Protection in Structural Leadership Training: An Analysis of Maqāshid al-Sharī'ah Perspective
Authors: Sandiza Miftahul Heldra , Rosadi Sinta Dewi , Suparman Rahmat
Published: February 2025

This article discusses the Maqāshid al-Sharī'ah approach to protecting personal data in the context of structural leadership training. Maqāshid al-Sharī'ah, as a framework of Islamic legal principles, provides a strong foundation for understanding and implementing personal data protection in leadership training. This article elucidates how the training institution can incorporate measures to safeguard participants’ personal data in leadership structural training in accordance. This study employs a normative legal approach, scrutinizing the personal data protection act and structural leadership training maintenance guidelines through qualitative prescriptive research methods. It collects data from observations and relevant reference documents and employs deductive data analysis techniques. The results of this study indicate that implementing these principles requires strict policies, sophisticated security technology, staff training, and awareness about the importance of personal data. By considering the alignment between data protection and Maqāshid al-Sharī'ah, this research aims to contribute to a more robust data governance framework within leadership development programs. To implement this protection, the contribution of an officer who can serve as a data protection officer for participants in structural leadership training is required.
Widespread Misstatements of Emissions by Major U.S. Corporations
Authors: Cohen Lauren , Rouen Ethan , Sachdeva Kunal
Published: February 2025

In the United States, corporations were directly responsible for more than 30 percent of the country’s 2022 total emissions, or approximately 2 billion metric tons of CO2 equivalents (1). Worried in part about the potential regulatory threats that companies face, investors and asset managers have called for greater transparency of publicly traded firms’ climate impacts. These calls have sparked a debate about whether government agencies should require such disclosures, or whether market pressures are sufficient to drive disclosure necessary for investors to make informed decisions (2). We show that these disclosures are, in fact, unreliable. Examining 900 emissions disclosures from 276 of the largest U.S. firms with available data, we find that 60% of these disclosures are eventually restated by the firm, a rate of restatement that has been consistent during the sample period. Furthermore, firms are more likely to understate than overstate, and the value of the understated emissions, on average, is more than twice the value of overstated emissions, suggesting that at least some of the misstatements are not errors. During the decade that we examine, the total gross understated public-firm emissions is 265 million tons, equivalent to the total emissions of Taiwan in 2020. Our results demonstrate the failure of market forces to produce reliable corporate environmental data.
Regulation of vacuole fusion, a pivotal mechanism mitigating salt-induced inhibition of root cell growth
Authors: Rodriguez-Furlan Cecilia , Betz Oliver , Tiernan Wylie , Shipman Kurtis , Castro Graciela , Campos Roya , Heymans Adrien , Hazelwood Olivia , Ashraf Arif , Robert Stéphanie
Published: February 2025

Vacuoles are essential for plant growth and morphogenesis. Vacuoles fused under normal conditions, promoting cell elongation and organ growth. Changes in vacuole dynamics affect root growth, but how these dynamics are modulated during stress remains unclear. We found that short-term exposure to low-salt concentrations decreases root growth, primarily impairing root cell elongation. In root cells, vacuole fusion consistently decreases despite an increase in the overall vacuole volume. Accordingly, RABG3f, which regulates the formation of tethering complexes necessary for fusion, is retained at enlarged endosomes. Genetic interference of the vacuole fusion machinery results in salt-insensitive root phenotypes that are reversed by the pharmacological induction of vacuole fusion. Importantly, these mutants recover root growth more efficiently after salt stress, indicating that vacuole fusion inhibition serves as a protective mechanism. This fundamental mechanism may serve broader roles in stress tolerance by inhibiting fusion, increasing vacuole convolution, and mitigating stress impact on root growth.
Spatiotemporal Analysis of Land Use and Land Cover Changes: Implications for Ecosystem Services
Authors: Ridwan Oseni , Kamaldeen Omosanya , Bankole Ayomipo , O Mosuro G. , Maigana Maryam Sani , Isah Bunyaminu
Published: February 2025

Rapid urbanization and population growth in Lagos State have significantly transformed Land Use and Land Cover (LULC), resulting in profound alterations to key ecosystem services (ES), including provisioning, regulating, and supporting functions. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of LULC changes from 1985 to 2022, investigating their spatiotemporal dynamics and associated impacts on urban expansion, surface water resources, soil health, and carbon storage. Lagos State (Nigeria), as a rapidly urbanizing megacity, serves as a case study to illustrate these dynamics and their broader implications for sustainable urban development. High-resolution geospatial datasets, such as GLC_FCS30D, were processed using QGIS and Google Earth Engine for spatial analysis, while the InVEST model was used to quantify ecosystem service changes. Our findings reveal a 266% increase in impervious surfaces, predominantly replacing forests and wetlands. This transition has reduced infiltration capacity, heightened flood risks, and disrupted biodiversity-supporting habitats. Surface water areas showed marked fluctuations, with a significant decline from 1995 to 2005 attributable to anthropogenic activities. Soil quality analysis identified increased bulk density, reduced organic carbon, and diminished fertility in urbanized zones, undermining essential functions such as carbon sequestration and soil health. Our study highlights the urgent need for sustainable land management and the integration of nature-based solutions to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts of urbanization. Thus, providing a critical framework for policy interventions aimed at enhancing ecosystem resilience in the rapidly evolving landscape of Lagos State.
An Outbreak of Newcastle Disease in a Commercial
Poultry Farm in Jigjiga, Ethiopia: A Case Report
Authors: Hassan Yahia Y.
Published: February 2025

Newcastle Disease is a highly contagious and economically damaging viral disease that affects chickens worldwide. It is characterized by high mortality rates, reaching up to 100% in unvaccinated flocks. This case report describes Newcastle disease an outbreak at a small-scale poultry farm in Qordher, Jigjiga, Ethiopia. The farm initially housed 1500 chickens with no prior vaccination history. When the outbreak was reported, 120 chickens had died, and several exhibited clinical signs such as reduced feed intake, coughing, wing drooping, neck twisting, incoordination, greenish watery diarrhea, and depression. Post-mortem examinations revealed hemorrhages in the trachea, proventriculus, caecal tonsils, and intestinal wall. To manage the outbreak, Oxytetracycline HCl (200 mg/4.5 liters of drinking water for 5-7 days) was administered to control secondary bacterial infections, and Stresswin (100 g/200 liters of water for 3-5 days) was used as an immune stimulant. Additionally, the owner was advised to implement biosecurity measures, including isolating sick birds, improving ventilation, and reducing overcrowding.
Accurate Prediction of Noise Generation and Propagation
Authors: Marzouk Osama A.
Published: February 2025

Jet engines are characterized by high-speed free jets. The fact that Federal Aviation Regulations regarding noise levels retard the progress in high speed civil transport planes raises the interest in accurate methods to predict and reduce jet noise. Here, the perturbed flow field of a supersonic jet is solved using an advantageous numerical technique, and the associated noise filed is predicted. Comparisons with experimental results show that this technique is efficient for this kind of problems as it gives accurate results without requiring a lot of computational power. Due to the nature of the problem, special attention needs to be given to the numerical method as well as the boundary treatments. We observed radial acoustic profiles at different axial distances, where peak intensity is encountered before the decay.
Effect of microorganisms isolated from the rhizosphere of Hedysarum zundukii on wheat growth and development
Authors: Vasilev I. A. , Karepova M. S. , Markova Yu. A. , Petrushin I. S.
Published: February 2025

Studies on bacteria stimulating plant growth are currently relevant. Rhizobacteria are known to promote root system development and plant growth, improve nutrient availability, and protect against diseases by inhibiting the growth of phytopathogens. The creation of new biopreparations from local plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria strains constitutes a promising direction for agronomy and is of theoretical and practical interest. Local strains exhibit higher adaptability to specific environmental conditions than their foreign counterparts. We believe that such properties should be exhibited by microorganisms from the rhizosphere of Hedysarum zundukii, an endemic to the Olkhon region, growing under high insolation and low precipitation conditions (Olkhonsky District, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia). The conducted study was aimed at examining the effect produced by the rhizosphere microorganisms of Hedysarum zundukii on wheat growth and development under normal and water deficit conditions. The conducted study revealed that microbial activity has a positive effect on wheat growth and development. Noteworthy is that the positive effect of analyzed microorganisms on plants was enhanced under drought conditions. When wheat seeds were treated with Bacillus sp. strain Hz 7, an 8% increase in root growth stimulation was observed. In the case of Streptomyces sp. Hz 21, this effect increased from 19 to 31%; the use of Pseudomonas sp. strain Hz 19 contributed to a 16% increase in root formation. The obtained results indicate the potential of rhizosphere microorganisms for improving the stress tolerance of crops.
ZENKERS DIVERTICULUM: A RARE ENTITY
Authors:   Department of Medical Gastroenterology& Health Map Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India., Malhotra Parveen , Mamta Singhroha Mamta Singhroha ,   Department of Medical Gastroenterology& Health Map Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India., CF Bibin ,   Department of Medical Gastroenterology& Health Map Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India., Senti Senti ,   Department of Medical Gastroenterology& Health Map Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India., Singh Harman ,   Department of Medical Gastroenterology& Health Map Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India., Kumar Sandeep ,   Department of Medical Gastroenterology& Health Map Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
Published: February 2025

Zenkers diverticulum is a rare cause of dysphagia and is not commonly seen in clinical practice. It may present as regurgitation of food, dysphagia, nocturnal cough or bad breath. A 52-year-old man gave three months history of difficulty swallowing along with regurgitation of food after lying down, intermittently associate with sensation of food getting stuck in his throat. The symptoms were evident with solid food, and he would often regurgitate undigested food after few hours of ingestion of the same. On performing endoscopy, diverticulum was noted in upper oesophagus and endoscope repeatedly entered in it and was not able to be pushed into oesophagus beyond diverticulum, even after repeated attempts. The patient underwent Contrast enhanced computed tomography test of upper chest which revealed wide neck (diameter 13 mm) oral contrast filled pharyngeal outpouching measuring approximately 43 (cc) x 32x 28 (AP) mm seen from posterior wall of hypopharynx at C5-6 vertebral level projecting posterior left laterally- suggestive of Zenkers diverticulum. He was advised surgical consultation but he preferred to go to some higher centre for the same and has not reported after that till date.
CO-INFECTION OF FALCIPARUM MALARIA AND DENGUE FEVER: A CASE REPORT
Authors:   Senior Specialist Registrar, Pediatric Dept Hatta Hospital, Dubai Health, UAE., Cheenammadath House Abdulrahiman , M. Hammadi Moza ,   Consultant Pediatric Infectious Disease, Al Jalila Children Hospital (AJCH), Dubai Health, UAE., Shafi Chicken Shazia ,   Specialist Pediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Al Jalila Children Hospital, Dubai Health, UAE.
Published: February 2025

Malaria and dengue fever are two major mosquito-borne infections that significantly impact public health in tropical regions. Furthermore, there are few rare co-infection cases of malaria and dengue due to the differing transmission dynamics, cases are increasingly observed in endemic areas. This report examines a rare case of Plasmodium falciparum malaria and dengue fever co-infection in an 8-year-old boy from Gabon. Clinical challenges included overlapping symptoms such as thrombocytopenia and systemic inflammation, complicating diagnosis and management. Prompt treatment with artesunate, antibiotics, and supportive care led to rapid recovery. This case underscores the importance of early detection, tailored therapeutic approaches, and improved diagnostic tools for managing co-infections, particularly in pediatric populations.
Bridging market orientation and leadership through digital enablement: A strategic model for life insurance success
Authors: Dillianti Risye , Prabowo Harjanto , Kartono Rahim Rano , Kurniawan Yohannes
Published: February 2025

Digital transformation is critical in driving competitive success, particularly in Indonesia’s life insurance industry, which faces challenges in adopting effective digital strategies to address operational inefficiencies and declining customer engagement. This study aims to investigate the mediating role of Digital Enablement in the relationship between Market Orientation, Transformational Leadership, and Life Insurance Performance in Indonesia. A quantitative design was employed, using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS to analyze data collected from a census of 54 senior executives from life insurance companies in Indonesia, gathered through structured questionnaires. The findings reveal that both Market Orientation and Transformational Leadership significantly foster Digital Enablement, which, in turn, enhances Life Insurance Performance. However, the direct effects of Market Orientation and Transformational Leadership on Life Insurance Performance were found to be insignificant, emphasizing the critical role of Digital Enablement as a mediator. While Market Orientation and Transformational Leadership contribute to Digital Enablement, their impact on performance outcomes is mainly indirect, reinforcing the role of digital tools in improving operational efficiency, customer engagement, and business growth.
The Market Interest of Electric Vehicle in ASEAN Through Digital Analytics and Industry Performance
Authors: Barus Dianta Hasri Natalius
Published: February 2025

The electric vehicle industry is considered the next generation of the automotive sector. ASEAN, specifically, comprises three major electric vehicle markets: Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. However, can this sector displace the fossil fuel automotive, which has dominated for many years? Changes in technology and policies across countries have pushed the automotive industry further towards environmental concerns. Growing businesses must be in line with environmental sustainability. Indonesia may be described as having a burgeoning and constantly changing curiosity that tends to be dynamic and impulsive. From 2020 to 2023, Malaysia saw a notable increase in interest in Electric Vehicle (EV), comparable to Indonesia. The examination of interest in Malaysia yields an overall index of 25.65. It is below Indonesia’s rate of 32.76 but above Thailand’s rate of 11.87. By analyzing the three trend graphs, it is clear that the interest in electric automobiles in Indonesia have experienced the most substantial increase, while Malaysia has shown the second highest level of interest. Indonesia encounters the lowest level of buying power in comparison to the remaining two countries. Thailand, being the foremost motor vehicle producer in Southeast Asia, is anticipated to see a decline in customer demand for EV. However, the growth and decline of market interest in the future will be driven by industry players and policy makers in each country, broadly in the ASEAN region.
Waterborne and foodborne diseases: The peril of expansion of wastewater reuse in Jordan and Lebanon
Authors: Faour-Klingbeil Dima , Todd Ewen C. D.
Published: February 2025

As the Arab region faces water scarcity, many countries focus on increasing water reuse to address this crisis. However, the readiness and need for wastewater (WW) reuse in agricultural production vary depending on the country or region. Also, the contaminants present in WW vary with the sources of the effluents and the activities in the area where the WW is generated; while some countries have well-established water reuse systems in place, others are still in the early stages of development affected, among others, by inadequate infrastructure, technology, and regulations. In this paper, we discussed the current WW treatment management in Jordan and Lebanon, where agriculture plays a vital role in reuse. Despite their scarcity, we also reviewed available data on waterborne diseases in an attempt to underline the relationship between food- and waterborne diseases, the prevailing water and WW management practices in these countries, and the indispensable significance of implementing risk assessment protocols for the betterment of public health. Furthermore, we have addressed risk management, encompassing the requisite procedures for WW treatment and vigilant monitoring to guarantee compliance with the pertinent quality standards.
New Advancements in Prognostic Biomarkers for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
Authors: Shi Xiaotong , Zhu Guodong
Published: February 2025

As research on upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) has deepened, the
value of biomarkers in the prognostic evaluation of UTUC has been gradually highlighted.
As a high-grade epithelial tumor derived from the renal pelvis or ureter, UTUC has a
significant prognostic challenge to patients, given its high invasiveness and recurrence
rate for the formation of post-operative bladder cancer. To better predict the recurrence
and metastasis risk of UTUC, this article provides a comprehensive review of hematologic,
urologic, genetic, and histologic biomarker studies on the prognostic assessment of
UTUC. This study covers a broad range of different kinds of biomarkers, asshown in the
graphical abstract. By systematically analyzing these biomarkers, we will have a better
understanding of the biological features of UTUC, which will provide more comprehensive
and accurate information for its prognostic assessment. This will not only help clinicians
develop more precise treatment strategies, but also provide patients with more personalized
rehabilitation recommendations.
Improving Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Treatment in High-fat
Diet Fed Mice with Fisetin and Hydroxychloroquine: The
Cooperative Pathways for Improved Metabolic Health
Authors: Sattari Mahboobe , Panahi Ghodratollah , Shahaboddin Mohammad Esmaeil , Sattari Mohadese , Amiri Siavash , Taheri Maryam Akhavan , Karimpour Amin , Amri Jamal
Published: February 2025

Background:

The high incidence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
(NAFLD) as a hepatic component of metabolic syndrome is attributed to the ongoing
rise in obesity rates. Given the beneficial effects of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) on
metabolism, there is growing interest in combining it with fisetin (FSN), a natural product,
to treat NAFLD more effectively.

Objective:

The efficacy and safety of the combined therapy of FSN and HCQ in animal
models of NAFLD were assessed, focusing on liver function, insulin sensitivity, oxidative
stress, and inflammation.

Materials and Methods:

C57BL/6J mice were fed either a standard chow diet or a high-
-fat diet to induce NAFLD. FSN and HCQ were administered to the mice, and biochemical
parameters related to glucose and lipid metabolism, as well as oxidative stress markers,
were measured in serum and liver tissue. Analyses included Oil Red O staining, mRNA
levels of key lipid metabolism molecules, and immunohistochemical assessments of
macrophage infiltration. Statistical analyses were performed using GraphPad Prism 9.

Results:

While the HCQ group exhibited some improvements in certain markers, it also
displayed adverse effects. The FSN group, particularly the FSN + HCQ group, effectively
reversed insulin sensitivity, glucose homeostasis, and NAFLD markers by modulating
lipid metabolism and inflammation pathways. HCQ exacerbated oxidative stress, which
was mitigated by the effects of FSN.

Conclusion:

Despite concerns regarding the long-term side effects of HCQ, its combination
with FSN presents a promising approach for improving the management of NAFLD
by reducing risks and enhancing outcomes.
Therapeutic Potential of Desert Truffles in the Management of Eye Infections: Demystifying the Fact
Authors: Abul Barkat Md
Published: February 2025

Truffle, an ascomycetous, hypogeous macrofungi, has long been recognized and valued
for its therapeutic and dietary properties. Of late, a range of medicinal compounds, such as
ergosterol, tuberoside anandamide, polysaccharides, and phenolics exhibiting anti-inflammatory,
immunomodulatory, anticancer, antibacterial, and aphrodisiac properties have been identified in
truffles. This review provides an update on contemporary truffle research with a focus on antimicrobial
potentials and aims to draw the attention of researchers to exploit the therapeutic potential
of truffles in the management of eye infections. The scholarly literature pertaining to the utilization
of desert truffles in the management of ocular infections was systematically summarized
and reviewed from multiple databases, including Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection,
PubMed, and others. The essence of truffle is used as a remedy for trachoma and as an antiinflammatory
agent for ocular problems. The most probable inhibitory constituents are the fungal
lectins, polysaccharides, and laccases. Truffle lectins possess the ability to identify and remove
bacterial exopolysaccharides. In addition, the fungal polysaccharides affect the bacterial
defensive systems. Conversely, laccases facilitate the process of oxidizing phenols, resulting in
the release of superoxide anion radicals and the production of hydrogen peroxide. The application
of desert truffles in addressing ocular issues has been clinically observed to be satisfactory.
The existing literature clearly indicates a pressing need for further investigation into the translation
of the antimicrobial properties of crude truffle extract into truffle-based pharmaceutical formulations
for clinical application.