bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP), democratic status and efficiency of the judiciary: Comparative statistical analysis
Authors: Mojašević Aleksandar
Published: November 2024

Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPP lawsuits) are a legal tool for intimidating and silencing critical awareness. While their application was first and foremost recorded in the United States, over the last decade, they have generated significant attention of the professional and general public in Europe due to their constant growth. In 2024, this has led to the adoption of the anti-SLAPP Directive by the European Parliament. This paper examines the relationship between the increase in strategic lawsuits in selected European countries and their democratic status, examined on the basis of two indicators: media freedom and judicial independence. The author further investigates the relationship between the trend in the number of strategic lawsuits and judicial efficiency. The aim is to determine whether strategic lawsuits are characteristic of the countries with low democratic status (not-free or partly free countries), a low degree of media freedom and judicial independence, as well as the countries with inefficient courts and judicial procedures. To this effect, the author has conducted a statistical analysis, which indicates that strategic lawsuits are present in all countries, regardless of the level of development of democratic institutions, the state of media freedom, judicial independence, and the efficiency of the judiciary. Based on this finding, the author concludes by raising some questions which are to be addressed in further research into the social, political, and legal phenomenon of SLAPP lawsuits.
Competences and role of the European Central Bank in light of modern challenges
Authors: Ivaz Mirjana
Published: November 2024

In the modern world, where economies are constantly facing various challenges, the role and competences of the European Central Bank (ECB) are of key importance for the stability and prosperity of the Eurozone. The ECB has broad competences in the contemporary monetary flows of the Eurozone. Its main responsibilities include: defining and implementing monetary policy, issuing banknotes and coins, banking supervision, foreign exchange operations, maintaining financial stability, economic analysis and research, communication and transparency. These competences enable the ECB to effectively manage monetary flows in the Eurozone and maintain stability and sustainable economic growth in the region. The aim of this paper is to present the regulatory competences of the European Central Bank in light of contemporary monetary flows.
Returning an employee to work on the basis of a court judgment
Authors: Antić Aleksandar , Ćorac Sanda
Published: November 2024

In case of unlawful termination of employment, the employee may request from the court during the court proceedings to oblige the employer to return him/her to work. However, reinstatement of the employee is not mandatory. In case of unlawful termination of employment, the reintegration of an employee into the work process entails numerous legal and practical problems. Neither the Labor Act nor other laws envisage specific provisions on the employers' conduct if it is impossible to carry out the return to work due to the occurrence of certain objective circumstances, nor do they provided for the possibility for the employee who has been returned to work to replace this right with monetary compensation within a certain period, in case he did not adapt to the changed work environment after returning to work or was employed by another employer immediately before the judgment was passed. The legislator has made a distinction between unlawful termination of the employment due to the lack of a legal ground and unlawful termination of employment due to non-compliance with the termination procedure stipulated in the employment contract. Under the former legal provisions which had been in force before 2014 (when the Labor Act was substantially amended) and the unanimous position of judicial practice, the violation of provisions on notification or Statute of limitations on giving a notice of dismissal, or any other termination procedure, always leads to the conclusion on the unlawfulness of dismissal and results in annulment of the decision. Under the currently applicable legal solution, the position of the weaker party in the employment relationship is significantly aggravated because the employee does not have to be returned to work if the employer has made a mistake in the dismissal/termination procedure. In order to analyze the problems related to the return to work of an employee based on a court judgment and consider related theoretical and practical issues, the paper is divided into two parts. The first part of the paper analyzes the provisions of the Labor Act on the legal consequences of unlawful termination of employment. The second part discusses the essential features of the provisions of the Enforcement and Security Act which regulate enforcement procedure for returning the employee to work.
Challenges in implementing the public property regulations in Serbia
Authors: Nikolić Ljubica
Published: November 2024

The effectiveness of the disposal of public property in a country is conditioned by several factors: the legal framework and its application, the availability of information and documents on the disposal of public property, and the responsibility of the persons who decide on the disposal of public property. This paper explores the Serbian regulations on this matter, the problem of applying those solutions, and some examples from practice on the disposal of public property in Serbia which, in the author's opinion, call into question the public interest. The law, its implementation and state policy in this area determine the economic effects of the disposal of public property. Proper legal solutions and formally independent institutions that apply laws in the field of public property are not a guarantee of the protection of the public interest or the rule of law if there is a selective application of the law. On the other hand, as the creator of laws, the state can abuse its authorities and create regulations that enables its officials to act without responsibility and to the detriment of the general interest. Serbian public property laws provide a solid basis for the protection of the public interest and the control of the disposal of public property. In practice, however, we may observe different occurrences: contracts by which the Republic of Serbia disposed of public property which are not publicly available; non-transparency of this information and restrictions on the competition between persons dealing with public property; corruption; cases of contracting large infrastructural works without tender; suspicion about irregularity in numerous public procurements; cases of unlawful acting functions in public companies and state administration; passive role of institutions responsible for the protection of legality and public interest. In a nutshell, the application of laws in the area of public property in Serbia is often associated with undermining the rule of law.
The presence of Roman legal tradition in the instruments of debt insurance of the Cres-Osor Statute
Authors: Matić-Matešković Ines
Published: November 2024

In this paper, the author analyzes legal institutes aimed at securing creditors' claims and the position of debtors and creditors in the Cres-Osor Statute in case of the debtor's failure to repay the debt. The Cres-Osor Statute pays particular attention to the pledge right and, in various ways, regulates the rules regarding the establishment of pledges on movable and immovable property, as well as the sale of pledged items and the settlement of creditors from their value. The paper provides an overview of the legal regulation of these institutes and their specific features and, based on the conducted analysis, critically evaluates the genesis of these institutes and the influence of Roman legal tradition on the development of securing claims in the legal provisions of the Cres-Osor Statute.
The role of notary public in family matters in Serbian law, with reference to the notary public practice in the city of Niš
Authors: Kocić Jovana
Published: November 2024

The notary public service in the judicial system of the Republic of Serbia was introduced by adopting the Public Notaries Act, which envisaged wide powers of public notaries in family law matters. In this regard, the paper explores the insufficiently precise substantive law provisions of the Family Act and the Public Notaries Act, points to the legal gaps in the regulation of certain procedural issues, and makes proposals for future amendments of the domestic legislation in this area. In particular, the paper proposes the amendments to the Family Act provisions on the legal maintenance agreement, prescribing additional instructions that the notary public must communicate to the parties when concluding a marriage contract, regulating the form of the declaration of recognition of illegitimate paternity before the notary public, as well as the declaration by which a spouse expressed consent that the other spouse/partner shall manage their legal affairs and dispose of their joint property. The paper also promotes the expansion of the form of notarial record to the legal affairs of disposing of higher-value movable property of contractually incompetent persons, as well as the possibility of introducing a consensual divorce before a notary public. To obtain a better insight into the practical consequences of the envisaged legislative solutions, the paper presents the results of research on the actions of public notaries in the aforementioned family law matters in the territory of the City of Niš in the period from 1 September 2014 to 15 June 2024.
Land debt in the legislation and practice of the Republic of Slovenia
Authors: Vujović Dragana
Published: November 2024

In 2003, the Republic of Slovenia adopted a new Real Property Code. One of the most significant novelties brought about by that code was the expansion of the numerus clausus of real subjective rights by introducing the institute of land debt, as a non-accessory lien, following the example of the German and Swiss institutes. The function of land debt is basically the same as the function of mortgage, i.e. to secure the provision of a specific claim or debt, but its main advantage over a mortgage is its non-accessory nature. In contrast to Germany, since its introduction, land debt has been a less frequently used institute in business practice in Slovenia. In the last few years, before its abolition in 2013, land debt came to the attention of the Slovenian public as an instrument that was almost exclusively used by suspected and accused persons to secure property in order to avoid paying debts. In this paper, the author analyzes the normative framework of this new institute, as well as the reasons for its abolition and deletion from the legal system of the Republic of Slovenia after ten years of existence.
Current trends in the development of succession law principles
Authors: Stojanović Nataša
Published: November 2024

In a legal system, each branch of law has its fundamental rules, the guiding principles which serve as the cornerstone for developing the entire structure of constituent legal norms for regulating a range of related social relations. Being part of the civil law family, succession law is no exception as it adapts its basic principles to the basic principles of civil law, the requirements of the legal tradition, and the needs of society in a specific period of its development. As evident in the Civil Code of the Republic of France (the part regulating succession relations), the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (the part regulating succession rights), and the Succession Act of the Republic of Serbia, the basic principles of succession law are envisaged in different parts of legal texts. They are difficult to locate and correlate in a legal and logical whole, which ultimately aggravates their application in practice. Relying on the legal dogmatics, legal history, normative law and comparative law methods, the paper examines the basic principles of contemporary French, Russian and Serbian succession law through a prism of theoretic concepts, legal solutions and jurisprudence (judicial practice). They are analyzed in terms of their meaning and reach in regulating succession law relations. Given the fact that Russian, French and Serbian succession law provisions have been amended a number of times, this paper aims to cast more light on the current trends in the development of the basic succession law principles in order to determine a further direction in the development of succession law regulations in these countries.
The principle of reliance on real estate records and acquisition of ownership by usucapio on immovables: Part two
Authors: Lazić Miroslav
Published: November 2024

Usucapio (acquisitive prescription or adverse possession) ultimately brings the factual and legal situation in accord by "turning" a long-term possession that was incompatible with ownership into legal ownership (title to property). The former owner loses the right of ownership whereas the possessor becomes the new owner, thus acquiring the right of possession and other ownership entitlements. Usucapio also terminates other third-party rights on the object of acquisition, provided that the person who acquires ownership by prescription acted in good faith (bona fides) regarding the presence of those rights. However, due to the principle of reliance on real estate records in land registry or real estate cadastre, some legislations limit the effect of usucapio in relation to a bona fide acquirer of ownership from the registered owner who alienated the immovable property before the registration of acquisition by usucapio, or before entering a note on pending ownership dispute into real estate records. Referring to the principle of reliance, the bona fide acquirer of ownership or another right becomes the legal owner (mortgage creditor, etc.), while the usucapio possessor loses his ownership acquired through prescription. When considering the two competing principles: the principle of reliance on real estate records and the principle that "no one can transfer more rights to another than he himself has" (Lat. Nemo plus iuris ad alium transferre potest quam ipse habet), recent legislation and judicial practice has given priority to the principle of reliance on real estate records as the fundamental principle in cadastral or land registry record-keeping, particularly in view of the increasing accuracy of real estate records and the importance of security of legal transactions. Yet, the vital corrective to the principle of reliance is the conscientious (bona fide) conduct of the acquirer. The assessment of conscientiousness must include a check on the ownership status in cadastral records, as well as the examination of all other ownership-related facts that may not be registered in case there is a discrepancy between the registered and unregistered owner status. In this paper, the author analyzes the fairness of the legal solution that usucapio shall take effect only towards the current owner but not towards third conscientious acquirers, the possibility of abuse of the principle of reliance by the registered owner and the fact that the conscientiousness of the acquirer is assessed only on the basis of verification of the registered status, the need to check the status of unregistered immovable property during the purchase in order to preserve the conscientiousness of the acquisition, etc.
Consequences of ambiguous regulation of the contractual pledge right in Macedonian property law
Authors: Pržeska Tina , Živkovska Rodna , Lalevska Tea
Published: November 2024

In the legal system of the Republic of North Macedonia, the right of contractual pledge has been regulated since 2003 by a separate legislative act which includes detailed provisions on the acquisition and application of the contractual pledge right. The Contractual Pledge Act (2003) was intended to compensate for the lack of provisions on the right of contractual pledge in the Ownership and Other Real Rights Act. However, the regulation of the contractual pledge right in the Contractual Pledge Act has proven insufficient and, in certain situations, inadequate for application in legal practice. The Contractual Pledge Act contains ambiguous provisions that call into question the legal certainty in exercising the rights of the pledge creditor and the debtor. Some provisions violate the principle of party equality in favour of the pledge creditor, at the detriment of the rights of the pledge debtor. The authors critically analyse the ambiguous provisions on the contractual pledge right to demonstrate that the Macedonian legislator has opted for restrictive and somewhat controversial regulation that contemporary legal systems tend to abandon.
Analisis Kreativitas Guru dalam Pembelajaran Daring pada Mata Pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam di SDN 19 Petang Tegal Alur
Authors: Mustika Wina Lestari , Rosyid Ainur
Published: November 2024

Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan kreativitas guru dalam pembelajaran daring pada mata pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam di SDN 19 Petang Tegal Alur. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah Guru Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (IPA). Selanjutnya untuk mendapatkan kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah dengan menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi dengan teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa : (1)  Guru yang profesional harus meningkatkan kreativitas guru dalam mengajar di sekolah untuk keberhasilan dan peningkatan mutu Pendidikan, (2)  Pembelajaran daring yang dikemas dengan menarik oleh guru dapat meningkatkan minat dan motivasi siswa untuk mempelajari materi yang disampaikan, (3) Kendala guru dalam proses pembelajaran adalah siswa kesulitan dalam memahami materi, kurangnya partisipasi dan dukungan orang tua, guru kesulitan dalam menyampaikan materi, guru kesulitan dalam memantau perkembangan siswa, (4) Upaya yang dilakukan untuk mengatasi kendala yang terjadi adalah dengan melakukan komunikasi dengan orang tua, komunikasi dengan siswa, memberikan kemudahan untuk siswa, memaksimalkan penggunaan media pembelajaran dan waktu yang disediakan dalam pembelajaran daring, dan keterbukaan dengan pemerintah. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa kreativitas guru dalam pembelajaran daring pada mata pelajaran IPA merupakan kegiatan pembelajaran yang menerapkan guru untuk terampil dalam memanfaatkan metode dan media yang bervariasi yang disesuaikan dengan materi yang akan dipelajari agar siswa mendapatkan minat belajar dan memiliki motivasi untuk belajar.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Lembar Kerja Siswa (LKS) Berbasis Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) terhadap Pemahaman Materi Bagian-Bagian Tumbuhan dan Fungsinya pada Siswa Kelas 4 di SDN Cimapag
Authors: Pitriyanti Pita , Pratiwi Anggia Suci , Sunanih Sunanih
Published: November 2024

Lembar Kegiatan Siswa (LKS) merupakan alat pembelajaran yang berisi ringkasan materi dan soal-soal yang harus dikerjakan oleh siswa. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kondisi di sekolah di mana siswa sering menggunakan buku ajar yang sudah usang, bahkan beberapa mata pelajaran tidak memiliki buku ajar sama sekali. Hal ini menyebabkan proses belajar siswa kurang maksimal, dengan konsentrasi yang terpecah dan nilai yang tidak optimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana penggunaan LKS berbasis Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas 4 SDN Cimapag, dibandingkan dengan penggunaan buku ajar yang ada di sekolah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode quasi eksperimen dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan desain Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. Dengan desain tersebut, kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol memiliki karakteristik yang sama karena pemilihan sampel dilakukan secara acak. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan media pembelajaran Lembar Kerja Siswa (LKS) berbasis Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada materi bagian-bagian tumbuhan dan fungsinya di kelas 4 SDN Cimapag.
OPTIMALISASI PRODUKTIVITAS ALAT GALI MUAT WHEEL LOADER 900 DAN 800 DALAM PENCAPAIAN PRODUKSI BATUBARA DI PT. BARA TABANG KUTAI KARTANEGARA – KALIMANTAN TIMUR
Authors: Saputra Mude Reza , Tibri Tengku , Fitrah Azhari
Published: November 2024

Bara Tabang is a company operating in the mining sector which is located in Pondok Pumpkin Village, Tabang District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan Province. The mining system used by PT. Bara Tabang is an open mining system (Surface Mining). Coal loading activities on the stockchrome (Coalpad) are carried out using a combination of Komatsu 900 wheel loader and Komatsu 800 wheel loader. This research aims to optimize production so that production that is not achieved can be achieved in the following year. In carrying out this research, the method used was the time barrier reduction method. Where in this method the author collects data by carrying out direct activities in the field, or data obtained from companies and others deemed necessary. In this research, theory and field data are combined to obtain a problem solving approach. With improvements in avoidable obstacle times, work efficiency has increased for the previous 900 wheel loader from 72.26% to 83.13%, while for the previous 800 wheel loader it was 73.47% to 84.41%. In carrying out mining activities, the production target for loading 900 wheel loaders and 800 weheel loaders is 4,000,000 MT/month. Achieving productivity in October with the number of tools working 6 units of Wheel loader 800 resulted in production results of 1,704,121 M/T/month, 3 units of Wheel loader 900 obtained production results of 2,595,542 M/T/month. So for 9 wheel loader units working, the production output was 4,299,663 M/T/month. This was done by improving work time constraints thereby increasing the work efficiency of the equipment by 10%.. Meanwhile, the comparison is based on calculations using the Talpac application for 3 900 wheel loader units of 1,893,600 M/T/month and for 6 800 wheel loader units of 2,883,600 M/T/month. So for 9 wheel loader units working the production output is 4,777,200 M/T/month
Head and Neck Lymphatic Malformations
Authors: SEPULVEDA ILSON , Capizzano Aristides A. , Rivas-Rodriguez Francisco , Baez Allison
Published: November 2024

Vascular anomalies correspond to a group of lesions related to disorders of vascular development, which to date remain a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for treating physicians.  Lymphatic malformations (LM) are congenital malformations that manifest as benign hamartomatous tumors of the lymphatic vessels with a marked predilection for the head, neck and oral cavity. In general terms, LM are classified as macrocystic, microcystic or a combination of both depending on the size of the lesion, which can lead to anatomical alterations and even functional deficits. The aim of this article is to provide a brief and accurate review of head and neck lymphatic malformations considering their clinical aspects, imaging tools and treatment options.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome in pregnancy: A case report
Authors: Athmany A.W , Lwamulungi E , Chemwey R
Published: November 2024

Background: The occurrence of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in pregnancy is rare. The risk of GBS in pregnancy increases in the third trimester and the first two weeks postpartum.Case presentation: A 20-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks presented with rapidly progressive paralysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital. She gave a two-month history of sudden onset progressive and ascending lower limb weakness, and was unable to walk. However, she did not report experiencing any respiratory distress. The cerebrospinal fluid M proteins levels was 1 004 mg/L and creatinine kinase level was 158 U/L. A diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome was made. The patient was started on  Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIG) for five days combined with physiotherapy. The patient went into spontaneous labor at 39 weeks gestation and was delivered a live male infant. The infant was admitted to the Newborn Unit. Breastfeeding and care challenges were mitigated by the mother expressing breastmilk with assistance and the baby fed by the nurse.Conclusion: Intravenous immunoglobulins and plasma exchange, with supportive care, offer good prognosis in the management of GBS. A combination of intravenous immunoglobulins with physiotherapy can hasten recovery.
Post-coital urethrovesical rupture in a woman with congenital vaginal atresia and vesicovaginal fistula: A case report
Authors: Khalil Y.A , Mwangi khali C.M , Munene J.M , Khisa W
Published: November 2024

Background: Congenital vaginal atresia coexisting with congenital vesicovaginal fistula is a rare occurrence. It could also lead to rare complications including urethral coitus that could result in urethrovesical rupture.
Case presentation: A 21-year-old female presented with a history of cyclic hematuria (menouria) to theurogynaecology clinic at the Kenyatta National Hospital. She gave a history of urine incontinence following her sexual debut. Examination under anesthesia revealed urethrovesical rupture and vaginal atresia. She was scheduled for a staged reconstructive surgery of the urethra and bladder and vaginoplasty.
Conclusion: Urethrovesical rupture is a possible complication of coitus in women with vaginal atresia. Since these women often present at an early age before coitus, early referrals and management could help avoid coital related complications like urethral coitus and urethrovesical rupture.
Perceptions of self as influencers of sexual debut among in- school adolescents in Nyamira County, Kenya
Authors: Ondieki D.K , Omia D.O , Gichuhi W , Otieno C.M.A
Published: November 2024

Background: Self-esteem, defined as a person's perception of their worthiness, is a social vaccine that possibly inoculates young people against a wide range of social vulnerabilities. Young people with high esteem exhibit self-confidence to decline sex when not ready for it. In this regard, high self-esteem may be protective against teenage sexual debut.Objective: To determine perceptions of self as guided by social constructs that could lead to sexual debut among in-school adolescents in Nyamira County through the lens of the theory of reasoned action.Methods: A mixed-method study design employing the collection of both quantitative and qualitative data was used. The study was conducted in mixed-day, girls-only boarding, and boys-only boarding secondary schools in Nyamira County. Four hundred students (200 males and 200 females) from mixed-day secondary schools and single-sex boarding secondary schools aged 14-18 were recruited and included in this study. Focused Group Discussions (FGDs), case narratives, and key informant interviews were utilized in collecting qualitative data.
Results: Of the 400 students, 61 had ever had sex. % Of the males, 66.5 and the females, 55.5 had ever had sex. % % More students in mixed day schools (63.5 ) had ever % had sex than single-sex schools (58.5 ). Most % students (75.3 ) had normal self esteem. Students' % level of self-esteem did not vary between the mixed- day secondary schools and the single-sex secondary schools. No association was found between perceptions of self and ever having sex among in-school adolescents, regardless of the school type (day or boarding) and gender of the students. In FGDs and case narratives, students pointed that one's mental status played a role in initiating sex.Conclusion: Esteem boosters are unlikely to curtail sexual debut among in-school adolescents in Nyamira county. Other drivers of sexual debut need to be investigated to address the impact of sexual debut among the in-school adolescents in the county.
Telangiectatic osteosarcoma initially presenting as right popliteal vein thrombosis in pregnancy: A case report
Authors: Wainaina R.M , Chemwey R.N
Published: November 2024

Background: Telangiectatic Osteosarcoma (TO) is a rare variant of osteosarcoma. The rarity of TO and its similar initial presentation with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) often leads to missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis during the primary evaluation.Case presentation: A 30-year-old Para 1+0 Gravida 2 presented with right lower limb swelling with knee effusion, right lower leg thrombosis, and TO at 30 weeks gestation to the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Serial limb measurements, analgesics for lower limb pain, fetal heart rate, and movement monitoring were done. Disarticulation at the hip joint was scheduled, but the case declined further care, opting for expectant management. She had an intrauterine fetal demise and delivered a macerated stillbirth at 31 weeks of gestation. She was admitted for one day in the labor ward, discharged, and was lost to follow-up.Conclusion: Telangiectatic osteosarcoma can present as right popliteal vein thrombosis.
Religion and contraceptive use among sexually active adolescent girls in Kenya: A 2014 Demographic Health Survey analysis
Authors: Ondieki D.K , Penfold S
Published: November 2024

Background: In Kenya, according to the 2014 Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS), 50 of women % aged 20-49 had their sexual debut by 18 years. Early sexual initiation is associated with adverse health outcomes such as unwanted adolescent pregnancies, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), and cervical cancer. Modern contraceptive use could reduce the level of unwanted pregnancy. However, not much is known of the association between religion and modern contraceptive use in Kenya.Objective: To determine whether the type of religion is associated with modern contraceptive use among sexually active adolescent girls in Kenya.Methods: A cross-sectional study design was utilized to conduct a secondary analysis of the Kenyan DHS 2014 female dataset. Participants included 732 sexually active adolescent girls 15-19 years of age. The primary outcome measure was the current use of a modern contraceptive method. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate logistic regression analyses were done. Weighting for the sampling probabilities was done for all calculations.Results: The proportion of sexually active adolescent girls reporting current use of modern contraception was 30.2 . By religious group, 30.7 of Christians % % and 21.1 of Muslims were currently using modern % contraception. However, when comparing Muslims and Christians, the type of religion adjusted for demographic and socioeconomic factors was not associated with the current use of a modern contraceptive method [OR=0.66(95 CI 0.29,1.49)]. % There was a strong association between the current use of a modern contraceptive method and having had children [OR=8.40(95 CI 4.45,15.84)] compared to % those with no children. However, there was no difference in modern contraceptive use between religions in this sub-group between religions [OR=1.45(95 CI 0.46,4.63)]. %Conclusion: Modern Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) was low among sexually active adolescent girls between 15 and 19 years in Kenya. There was no difference in modern contraceptive use between adolescents of different religions.
A giant pedunculated sub-serosal uterine leiomyoma with hypertrophied vessels attached to the small and large intestines: A case report
Authors: Mohamed S.S , Sayialel H.T , Ondieki D.K , Ojwang S.B
Published: November 2024

Background: Giant leiomyomas are rare; however, they can cause significant morbidity to the surrounding organs if left untreated. Early treatment is essential to reduce the associated morbidity.Case presentation: A 38-year-old nulliparous woman presented to the emergency gynecologic unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital. She gave a history of abnormal uterine bleeding for eight years, progressive abdominal swelling for six years, and a one year history of poor feeding and weight loss. Her abdomen was grossly distended. Abdomino-pelvic ultrasound and Computed Tomography (CT) scan revealed a large heterogeneous solid mass with a pedicular attachment to the uterus. She was scheduled for an open myomectomy, and resection anastomosis of the small intestine was done.Conclusion: There is a need to exclude malignancy in atypical giant leiomyomas, and a thorough preoperative workup and multidisciplinary management are essential to a successful outcome.
Conceptual Framework for Investment Efficiency in Jordan: Interplay of Earnings Management, Agency Costs, and Reporting Quality
Authors: Mohammad Almhairat Jawad Nayel , Kwan Jing Hui , Nguyen Thi Phuong Lan
Published: November 2024

This paper develops a conceptual framework to examine the interplay between earnings management, agency costs, financial reporting quality, and tax burden, and their collective impact on corporate investment efficiency within the context of Jordan’s emerging market. By integrating insights from agency theory, accounting information theory, and taxation theory, the framework seeks to advance understanding of how these financial dynamics influence firm value in environments characterized by regulatory and market volatility. Through a comprehensive analysis of relevant literature and the synthesis of existing theories, this study posits that earnings management erodes investment efficiency, while high-quality financial reporting and reduced agency costs enhance it. The framework also considers the moderating role of tax burden in these relationships. These insights are crucial for Jordanian policymakers and corporate leaders, underscoring the urgent need for stringent financial governance and transparent reporting standards to optimize investment efficiency. By situating these insights within the context of an emerging market, this research fills a notable gap in the literature, offering practical recommendations for policymakers and corporate leaders aimed at bolstering Jordan’s economic resilience and attractiveness to global investors. The study's implications extend beyond Jordan, providing relevant lessons for other emerging markets with similar economic challenges.
Coping with Climate Change: Exploring Key Predictors
Authors: Sarhan MHD Louai , Ab. Aziz Kamarulzaman
Published: November 2024

Recent times have seen the occurrence of severe weather events at much higher rates with ever-increasing severity. These severe weather events have been attributed to global climate change. Thus, the climate change phenomenon is now a reality and poses a significant threat to society. Therefore, necessitating effective coping strategies. Motivated by Ajzen’s theory of planned behaviour, this study examines the determinacy of attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, concern about climate change, and observed climate change, towards an individual’s ability to cope with climate change. Also, the study investigates involvement with environmental organisations for moderating effect. The online survey was distributed to university students, a group with some climate change knowledge, and a total of 160 responses were collected. Results indicate that concern about climate change, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control significantly influence their ability to cope with climate change. However, attitude towards climate change and having observed climate change did not emerge as significant predictors. Furthermore, the involvement of environmental organizations has a moderating effect on the relationship between the predictors and coping abilities. This suggests that environmental activism may amplify the impact of certain predictors on coping capabilities. This study advances our understanding of individual reactions to climate change by identifying the factors that influence coping ability. The findings lead to potential initiatives to improve our capacities to address the effects of climate change and develop community resilience. These findings have consequences for policymakers, researchers, and environmentalists who want to encourage good coping techniques and increase society's climate resilience.
Customer Perception Towards Pharmaceuticals' Private Labels in Malaysia: Extending DOI Integrated Framework
Authors: Kamaruddin Nur Izaitun , Ismail Hishamuddin , Fong Stany Wee Lian , Tan Pei Kian
Published: November 2024

In recent years, Malaysia's pharmaceutical sector has experienced substantial changes, most notably the emergence of a thriving private label market in response to shifting users’ preferences and market dynamics. Product labels, which are alternatively referred to as store brands or own labels, pertain to items produced or procured by a retailer for sale under its own brand. Private labels provide consumers with cost-effective alternatives to branded pharmaceuticals, while still offering the assurance of comparable efficacy and quality. Despite the increasing use of private labels in the pharmaceutical business, there is still a lack of understanding about customer perception towards these products in Malaysia. This concept paper aims to address the research gap in Malaysia by thoroughly investigating the factors that influence the adoption of private label pharmaceutical products. This research uses an integrated conceptual framework from buyer perception models and innovation adoption theories to explain the complex relationships between information, relative advantage, compatibility, risk and complexity, and intentions to adopt in retail pharmacy brands. By taking a holistic approach, we want to gain a deep understanding of consumer perception of pharmaceutical private labels across disciplines. The study strives to accomplish these goals by building a complete knowledge of the determinants that effect buyers’ conduct with regard to pharmaceutical private labels in Malaysia. Furthermore, it intends to provide pharmaceutical industry stakeholders with knowledge that can be utilized to formulate efficacious marketing approaches and strengthen consumer confidence in private label products.
AI Enhanced Cloud DevOps and Automation
Authors: Rayaprolu Ranjith
Published: November 2024

Modern cloud computing and DevOps widely embrace AI technology, which accelerated the constantly changing and developing paradigm and reached new heights of productivity, expansibility, and stability in computer science. Subsequently, cloud-based DevOps and the automation of workloads enable further discovery of promising AI components, its advantages and risks observed, and the prospects for advancing organization’s digital transformation. This paper explores and supports, by reviewing case studies and trends, how AI can complement and extend human capacities, optimize operations, and improve choices in a more constant deployment of function.
Técnicas de Inteligencia Artificial para la Gestión del conocimiento en la educación superior: Una revisión sistemática de la literatura (SLR).
Authors: Ordóñez Renteria Ramiro Andrés , Rodríguez Veliz Miguel Joseph
Published: November 2024

En la actualidad, las técnicas de Inteligencia Artificial (IA) cumplen un rol muy importante en la gestión del conocimiento en la educación superior. Utilizando la metodología PRISMA para una revisión sistemática de la literatura, se analizaron diversos estudios publicados en los últimos cinco años. Los resultados muestran que los sistemas de recomendación y la minería de datos son las técnicas de IA más utilizadas, cada una con ocho menciones, seguidas por el procesamiento de lenguaje natural con cinco menciones. Estos métodos han demostrado ser efectivos en la personalización del aprendizaje y la optimización de la gestión de información. Los impactos de la implementación de IA fueron generalmente positivos, con 17 estudios reportando un impacto alto y 13 estudios indicando un impacto moderado. Sin embargo, se identificaron desafíos significativos, como la privacidad de los datos (10 menciones), la sobrecarga de información (6 menciones) y la comprensión del lenguaje natural (5 menciones). Las limitaciones incluyeron la adaptabilidad limitada de las evaluaciones tradicionales (11 menciones) y la falta de sistemas de alerta temprana (4 menciones). Como conclusión, aunque la IA ha mejorado notablemente la gestión del conocimiento en la educación superior, persisten desafíos y limitaciones que requieren atención. La investigación futura debe centrarse en desarrollar soluciones que mitiguen estos problemas, asegurando una implementación equitativa y segura de las tecnologías de IA para maximizar su potencial en la educación superior.
Utilización de software Simbolab en la enseñanza de ecuaciones lineales en la básica superior.
Authors: Alcivar Márquez Thais Ivanna , Puyol Cortez Jorge Luis
Published: November 2024

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo evaluar la efectividad del software Symbolab en la enseñanza de ecuaciones lineales en estudiantes de básica superior, comparándolo con métodos de enseñanza tradicionales. Las ecuaciones lineales son un tema central en el currículo de matemáticas, pero suelen presentar dificultades para los estudiantes debido a la naturaleza abstracta de los conceptos involucrados. Ante esta problemática, se plantea la hipótesis de que el uso de Symbolab, una herramienta de cálculo en línea que permite resolver ecuaciones paso a paso, puede mejorar la comprensión y agilidad de los estudiantes al abordar estos temas.La metodología adoptada fue cuasi-experimental, con dos grupos de estudiantes de básica superior de una escuela pública en Ecuador. El grupo experimental utilizó Symbolab para resolver ecuaciones lineales durante cuatro semanas, mientras que el grupo control continuó con métodos tradicionales de enseñanza. La muestra consistió en 60 estudiantes, divididos equitativamente entre los dos grupos. Se aplicaron pruebas diagnósticas antes y después de la intervención, así como encuestas de satisfacción para medir la percepción de los estudiantes sobre el uso de la tecnología. Los datos fueron analizados mediante estadística descriptiva e inferencial, utilizando pruebas t para comparar el rendimiento académico entre los grupos. Los resultados mostraron que el grupo que utilizó Symbolab obtuvo un rendimiento significativamente superior en las pruebas posteriores a la intervención, con un promedio de 20% más en precisión y velocidad de resolución que el grupo control. Además, las encuestas de satisfacción reflejaron que la mayoría de los estudiantes del grupo experimental consideró que Symbolab no solo facilitó la resolución de ecuaciones, sino que también aumentó su interés por la materia, favoreciendo un aprendizaje autónomo. Entre los principales beneficios señalados por los estudiantes se encuentran la claridad de los pasos intermedios en las soluciones y la posibilidad de practicar a su propio ritmo.
Uso de la simulación phet para el aprendizaje de vectores en estudiantes de bachillerato: un enfoque interactivo.
Authors: Cabrera-Nazareno Boris Gonzalo , Ulloa-Romero Myriam Nataly , Calahorrano-Ortiz Rosario Isabel , Lino Calle Víctor Alejandro , Tóala Figueroa Fabián Wilfrido
Published: November 2024

La enseñanza de matemáticas y física en bachillerato es esencial, pero muchos estudiantes enfrentan dificultades debido a métodos pedagógicos tradicionales que no conectan fácilmente la teoría con la práctica. Esto a menudo lleva a un aprendizaje superficial y a la pérdida de interés en las ciencias exactas. Este estudio buscó explorar cómo el uso de la simulación PhET puede mejorar la comprensión y motivación en el aprendizaje de vectores en estudiantes de Primero de Bachillerato del Colegio Enrique Suárez Pimentel. Se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo de tipo cuasi-experimental con encuestas tipo Likert (1 a 5) para captar las percepciones de 25 estudiantes sobre su aprendizaje en física, junto con evaluaciones de pretest y postest enfocadas en vectores. Para analizar los datos, se empleó el software Jamovi, que facilitó la generación de gráficos y tablas claros según las normas APA, ayudando a visualizar cambios y patrones de aprendizaje. Los resultados reflejaron que la simulación PhET tuvo un impacto positivo: los estudiantes lograron un mejor rendimiento académico y entendieron los conceptos de una forma más profunda. Este estudio sugiere que incorporar herramientas interactivas en el currículo podría hacer que el aprendizaje de las ciencias sea más significativo y atractivo.
La integración de la tecnología en la enseñanza del inglés como lengua extranjera para mejorar la competencia comunicativa en estudiantes de una universidad ecuatoriana.
Authors: Mourad Antoine Sébastien , Sánchez Pérez Lucila Margarita , Campuzano Díaz José Miguel , Terán Molina Diana Verónica
Published: November 2024

Esta investigación aborda la integración de la tecnología en la enseñanza del inglés como lengua extranjera (EFL) en estudiantes universitarios, centrándose en su efectividad para mejorar la competencia comunicativa. Utilizando un enfoque mixto, el estudio combina datos de rúbricas y encuestas relacionadas con la competencia lingüística de los estudiantes. Los resultados sugieren que la tecnología puede mejorar la competencia comunicativa al proporcionar experiencias de aprendizaje interactivas, atractivas y auténticas. De esta manera, el estudio concluye que la integración efectiva de la tecnología requiere una planificación cuidadosa, con los docentes guiando a los estudiantes para utilizarla con un propósito claro, evitando los aspectos negativos de la distracción. Al final, se proporcionan recomendaciones para educadores con el fin de optimizar el papel de la tecnología en la enseñanza del EFL.
Tutorización inteligente: asistentes virtuales y Chatbot en el aula
Authors: Guachamin Granda Katherine Celinda , Peñafiel Guerra Verónica Rocio , Acaro Calva Orgel Hernán , Bermeo Bermeo Manuel Eduardo , Duche Verdezoto Sobeida Cecilia , Tulcán Salazar Karina Lizbeth
Published: November 2024

La implementación de asistentes virtuales y chatbots en el aula ha demostrado ser una herramienta innovadora para la tutorización inteligente. Estos sistemas ofrecen una nueva forma de interacción, brindando apoyo académico personalizado y en tiempo real. En este artículo, se analiza el uso de chatbots como tutores virtuales en diferentes niveles educativos, destacando su capacidad para mejorar la experiencia de aprendizaje de los estudiantes. A través de una metodología cualitativa y cuantitativa, se evalúan los resultados de su implementación en el contexto de la educación superior. Los hallazgos sugieren que los chatbots pueden aumentar la motivación, mejorar el rendimiento académico y facilitar el proceso de aprendizaje autónomo. Asimismo, se discuten las principales limitaciones y los desafíos futuros para la integración de esta tecnología en entornos educativos. Finalmente, se propone una serie de recomendaciones para maximizar su impacto en el aula.