bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Perceived Overqualification, Emotional Exhaustion terhadap Spiritual Wellbeing Melalui Variabel Mediator Cyberloafing pada Karyawan Gen Z
Authors: Astuti Rezi Dwi , Emilisa Netania , Nurhikmah Mutia , Rizqillah Fatieha
Published: December 2024

This study analyzes the influence of Perceived Overqualification and Emotional Exhaustion on Spiritual Wellbeing mediated by Cyberloafing on Gen Z employees in insurance sector companies in Jakarta. Data was collected through a survey using an online questionnaire with a purposive sampling method. This study uses descriptive statistical analysis and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to test the hypothesis. The results showed that Emotional Exhaustion had a significant influence on Cyberloafing, while Perceived Overqualification did not show a significant relationship with Cyberloafing. In addition, Cyberloafing does not mediate the relationship between Perceived Overqualification and Spiritual Wellbeing. This research provides insight into the importance of employee welfare management to increase productivity and mental stability in the work environment.
Pengembangan Sistem Informasi E-Permit Menggunakan Metode Rapid Application Development Pada Polsek Semendawai Suku III
Authors: Ahmad Fadhil , Sari Vingky Nandra , Sutabri Tata
Published: December 2024

The service system for making a crowd permit at the Semendawai Sector III Police is inefficient because people have to come and queue to make the letter. This can slow down the administrative flow, resulting in less public satisfaction with the services of the Semendawai Sector III Police. Therefore, this study aims to develop an e-permit information system to overcome this problem by using the Rapid Application Development (RAD) method. This system can help people apply for a crowd permit online without having to come to the office and send automatic notifications to applicants when the crowd permit is ready to be picked up. The results of the system development using the Rapid Application Development (RAD) method show that this system runs according to needs and accelerates the process of issuing crowd permits so as to provide more optimal and responsive services to the public.
Pengembangan Sistem Klasifikasi Diagnosa Medis Menggunakan Progressive Web Application Terintegrasi Machine Learning
Authors: Fadilla Muhammad Andika , Sholahuddin M Fakhri , Sutabri Tata
Published: December 2024

This research aims to present a solution that not only improves efficiency in coding medical diagnoses, but also ensures high accuracy at various levels of case complexity. The classification of medical diagnoses is a crucial aspect of health information management, particularly in coding diagnoses into the ICD-10 and ICD-9CM standards. A Progressive Web Application (PWA) has been developed to automate this process, leveraging Machine Learning technology with the Sentence Transformer model architecture "paraphrase-multilingual-mpnet-base-v2." The application development follows a prototyping method, enabling an iterative process focused on user needs and delivering an effective and efficient solution. The application incorporates key PWA features such as offline access, push notifications, and installation as a standalone application on user devices. The backend is built using Flask to handle medical diagnosis input and generate classification predictions through integration with the machine learning model. Meanwhile, the frontend utilizes React.js to provide a responsive and user-friendly interface. Testing results indicate that the application delivers highly accurate diagnosis classifications, even for complex cases. With its features and capabilities, this application has the potential to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of medical diagnosis coding processes in healthcare facilities.
Speaking in Tongues: The Texts Haunting Stevenson’s Samoan Adaptation of “The Bottle Imp”
Authors: Vranken Thomas , Dutt Atele
Published: December 2024

In 1891, Robert Louis Stevenson and a member of the London Missionary Society, Arthur Claxton, adapted and translated Stevenson’s short story “The Bottle Imp” into Samoan. In this article, we read this Samoan adaptation – “O le Fagu Aitu” – in relation to earlier versions of the story published in the three countries struggling for control over Samoa at the time. We argue that the British, American, and German versions of the bottle-imp narrative reiterate this colonial struggle on a textual level in “O le Fagu Aitu”, and that the cacophonous incoherence of Stevenson and Claxton's Samoan translation mirrors the inability of any of these powers to either assert full control over or adapt their imperial efforts to Samoan cultures and epistemologies.
“In different shapes and forms”: Spring-Heeled Jack and the Power of Perception in Victorian Transmedia
Authors: Farage Amanda
Published: December 2024

A mysterious man in 1830s England, eventually dubbed Spring-Heeled Jack in contemporary news reports, spent several months terrorising unsuspecting people in the nighttime streets by clawing their faces, spewing flames from his mouth, and then bounding away. During his menacing spree, newspapers throughout the country enflamed public hysteria with numerous articles detailing the “outrages” committed by the “fiend”. For no discernible reason, the attacks stopped as suddenly as they began and no more was heard about the man. Yet, a few decades later, he was resurrected in the public consciousness through various fictional genres as a character who was not a crazed villain but rather a misunderstood antihero who repented of his past actions. These skillful reconfigurations on the stage and in penny dreadfuls changed public perception about Jack from the horror and fear of his real-world behaviour to excitement and intrigue at his fictional exploits. Through a consideration of the language and tone of the original news articles combined with a close-reading of some of the later penny serials, this paper details the ways in which different media and their conventions shaped the public’s attitude towards Jack, and asserts his significance as a pervasive transmedial character of the Victorian era.
Polish and English Translations of Horst Bienek and the Question of Silesian Identity
Authors: Pietrek Daniel
Published: December 2024

Horst Bienek (1930-1990) was one of the greatest German writers of the twentieth century. He was born in Gleiwitz, in Upper Silesia, and his works contain many references to Silesian culture and language. This, however, is often overlooked in his translations, both into Polish and English. It seems that Bienek’s Germanness is overwhelming for his translators who see in him a contemporary embodiment of Sehnsuht – a nostalgic desire for the past. However, the most important aspect of Bienek’s writing is his multiculturalism, expressed in the use of toponyms, but also dialectical lexical elements. They play an important role in the work of the Upper Silesian writer, because thanks to them it is possible to express the historical truth of the complicated relations between Poles, Silesians and Germans.
Self-Translation and the Translator’s (In)visibility in Nabokov’s Pnin (1957)
Authors: Russo Michele
Published: December 2024

Nabokovian scholarship has consistently emphasised the plurilingual aspects in Nabokov’s oeuvre. His American novels frequently include numerous sentences in Russian and French, which are often translated or discussed from a metalinguistic angle by the author. A remarkable example in this regard is the autobiography Speak, Memory. An Autobiography Revisited (1966), which conjures up various places where Nabokov spent different periods of his life, along with the languages overlapping in his European memoirs.
    Considering that the coexistence of foreign terms and expressions is common in Nabokov’s works, this article aims to analyse the linguistic architecture and aspects of self-translation in one of his American novels, Pnin. While this study dwells on the numerous grammatical and phonetic inaccuracies that feature in the protagonist’s dialogues, it also means to investigate the issue pertaining to the translator’s (in)visibility in the text. The analysis will be carried out in light of Venuti’s (2018) theories, which foreground the crucial yet often overlooked role of the translator, particularly in contexts where translation is domesticated. By quoting various examples of self-translated expressions from the novel, as well as grammatical and phonetic mistakes, the article traces the linguistic borders in the story, shedding light on the work of the translator, whose presence becomes discernible through the foreignizing effect generated by the numerous non-English words, mistakes and inaccuracies. The work thus engages with the issue of Nabokov’s (in)visibility in the story, since the translator’s presence is not always detectable as the storyline progresses.
     The alternation of domestication and foreignization, linguistic adaptation and estrangement, is infused with the writer’s investigation into his linguistic past which, in Cronin’s (2013, 19) words, sheds light on the “historical sense” of the languages employed. The exploration of Nabokov’s linguistic past, expressed through numerous foreignisms, paves the way for an analysis of the writer’s double, thereby providing a more nuanced illustration of Nabokov’s linguistic transition.
İSLAM CEZA HUKUKUNDA ÂKİLENİN CEZALARIN ŞAHSİLİĞİ İLKESİ AÇISINDAN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: Kum Ensar
Published: December 2024

İslam ceza hukukuna hâkim olan ilkelerden birisi cezaların şahsiliği ilkesidir. Bu ilkeye göre bir suç neticesinde oluşan cezayı ancak bu suçu işleyen kişi çekmelidir. Cezaların şahsiliği ilkesi, İslam ceza hukukunda uygulanagelmiş ve bu ilkeden ödün verilmemiştir. İslam ceza hukukundaki âkile ise kast unsuru olmaksızın gerçekleştirilen bir öldürme veya yaralama suçunda suç neticesinde ödenmesi gereken diyeti fail ile birlikte üstlenen şahıslar topluluğunun genel adıdır. Âkile sistemi bu tanımıyla birlikte İslam ceza hukukundaki cezaların şahsiliği ilkesi açısından tartışmalı bir konumda yer almaktadır. İslam hukukçuları âkilenin cezaların şahsiliği ilkesine aykırı olup olmadığını tartışmışlardır. İslam hukukçuları üç görüş etrafında toplanmıştır. Birinci görüşe göre âkile, bir kimsenin diğer bir kimsenin suçundan dolayı cezalandırılmasına yol açtığı için cezaların şahsiliği ilkesine aykırıdır. İkinci görüşe göre âkile cezaların şahsiliği ilkesine aykırı değildir. Zira âkile grubunun içindeki kimselerin birbirlerini koruma ve gözetme yükümlülükleri vardır. Bu yükümlülüklerini yerine getirmedikleri için diyetin ödenmesi noktasında sorumlulukları bulunmaktadır. Ayrıca âkile grubunda bulunan kimselerin birbirlerine yardım etmeleri de gerekmektedir. Üçüncü görüşe göre âkile, cezaların şahsiliği ilkesinin konusu değildir. Zira cezaların şahsiliği ilkesinin konusunu cezalar oluşturmaktadır. Âkilenin temellerini aldığı diyetin ise tazminat olma yönü ağır bastığı için cezaların şahsiliği ilkesinin konusuna girmediği düşünülmektedir.
Concepções de formação continuada de professores alfabetizadores presentes nas dissertações dos programas de pós-graduação profissional do Brasil (2013/2023)
Authors: Cavalcante Petrônio , Ferreira Danielle Mendonça Sousa
Published: December 2024

Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar as concepções de formação continuada de professores alfabetizadores presentes nas dissertações dos programas de pós-graduação profissional das universidades públicas do Brasil, entre 2013 e 2023. Trata-se de uma pesquisa documental e exploratória, do tipo “Estado do Conhecimento”, analisada à luz da Pedagogia Histórico-Crítica (PHC) e fundamentada no Materialismo Histórico-Dialético (MHD). Os resultados demonstraram que nove dissertações trabalharam com políticas, programas, projetos e ações de formação continuada de professores alfabetizadores. Parte dessas dissertações não apontou, na sua totalidade, as contradições presentes nas políticas pesquisadas, que atendem aos interesses do sistema capitalista, controlando cada vez mais o trabalho dos professores e responsabilizando-os pelos resultados obtidos nas avaliações externas. Concluímos, defendendo a formação continuada sólida e consistente, que, através da PHC e do MHD, pode-se recuperar e valorizar os conhecimentos historicamente construídos pela humanidade.
From Scores to Impact: A Literature Review on ESG and Global Sustainability Drivers
Authors:   Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Indonesia, Fristamara Yosep , Musmini Lucy Sri ,   Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Indonesia
Published: December 2024

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has evolved from a scoring system into a strategic tool critical to global sustainability. This study examines the transformation of ESG by focusing on score evaluation, its impact on financial performance and environmental sustainability, implementation challenges, as well as the role of technology and holistic approaches. Findings reveal that strong ESG performance enhances financial stability, attracts investments, and bolsters corporate resilience against external risks. However, challenges such as greenwashing, pillar disparities, and reporting harmonization gaps remain significant barriers. By integrating advanced technologies like machine learning and blockchain and adopting holistic approaches that consider social, environmental, and financial values, ESG can serve as a key driver of global sustainability. This study provides valuable insights into the role of ESG as a strategic tool for fostering a greener, more inclusive, and sustainable economy.
Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry: The New Opportunity to Discover
Authors:   Dental Practitioner,Balrampur Uttar Pradesh,India, Pandey Dr Nisha , Lakhanam Dr. Medha ,   Dental Practitioner, Lucknow Uttar Pradesh,India
Published: December 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of dentistry by enabling advanced diagnostic, treatment planning, and procedural precision. From automated radiographic analysis to robotic-assisted surgeries, AI technologies enhance efficiency and accuracy in patient care. AI-powered imaging tools improve early detection of oral diseases, such as caries, periodontal conditions, and malignancies, by analyzing patterns beyond human capability. In restorative dentistry, AI aids in designing prosthetics and optimizing implant placement with unprecedented precision, reducing complications and improving patient outcomes. Robotic surgery systems leverage AI for minimally invasive procedures, offering greater accuracy, reduced operative times, and safer manipulation of delicate anatomical structures. Additionally, AI facilitates personalized treatment by analyzing large datasets to tailor interventions to individual patient needs. Its applications extend to patient management systems, streamlining appointment scheduling, and predictive analytics for treatment outcomes. As AI continues to evolve, ethical considerations, data privacy, and training integration remain critical for its successful adoption. The synergy between AI and dentistry promises a transformative impact, enhancing both clinical practice and patient experience. This review helps us to recognize the artificial intelligence application in different fields of dentistry.
The Influence of Work Motivation, Work Discipline and Employee Welfare on Organizational Performance
Authors:   President University & Cikarang Jababeka, Bekasi, Indonesia, Rahadi Dedi Rianto , . Hadli ,   IBA University & Palembang,Indonesia, Ermeila Sri ,   IBA University & Palembang,Indonesia, Mario Asma ,   IBA University & Palembang,Indonesia, . Hermanto ,   IBA University & Palembang,Indonesia, Salmah Ninin Non Ayu ,   PGRI University & Palembang,Indonesia
Published: December 2024

The performance of a company is intricately linked to the collective efforts of its individuals, who are driven by motivation, discipline, and the well-being they experience. This study delves deeply into the complex interaction of these three elements, both together and individually, on the performance spectrum of PT. Delta Steel Services. The results indicate that 23.4% of the fluctuations in company performance can be attributed to the interplay of work motivation, discipline, and employee welfare. Interestingly, while motivation and discipline do not show a significant impact on PT. Delta Steel Services' performance, contrary to conventional wisdom, employee welfare emerges as the main driver, positively and significantly influencing organizational outcomes. These findings highlight the crucial role of employee welfare as the key to enhancing performance within PT. Delta Steel Services. Therefore, it underscores the importance for companies to prioritize initiatives aimed at improving employee welfare. Such initiatives may include comprehensive health programs, attractive incentives, and robust career development pathways. By improving the welfare of their workforce, companies can steer themselves toward performance optimization, paving the way for sustainable growth and high competitiveness in the corporate world. Firms that prioritize and enhance the welfare of their employees are poised to cultivate a more productive and cohesive workplace environment. This, in turn, fosters the company's sustained success amidst competitive market dynamics
The Influence of E-Service Quality, Perceived Risk, and Customer Trust on Repurchase Intention (A Study on E-Commerce Tiktok Shop Users in Indonesia)
Authors:   Master of Management University of Lampung, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, Ferrial Vidia Anugerah Ayu Tavia , . Mahrinasari ,   Master of Management University of Lampung, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, Fihartini Yuniarti ,   Master of Management University of Lampung, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
Published: December 2024

Changes in the use of information media in commerce have driven a shift from conventional trading techniques to electronic commerce, facilitating online transactions and creating intense competition among retailers, especially with the increasing number of e-commerce sites in Indonesia. TikTok Shop is an e-commerce platform that offers an interactive shopping experience, allowing brands to sell directly through the TikTok app using short video content or live shopping, often with the help of celebrities or influencers to promote products. TikTok Shop's efforts to maintain consumer repurchase intention are influenced by various factors, such as e-service quality, perceived risk, and customer trust. This study aims to determine the influence of these factors on repurchase intention in TikTok Shop Indonesia. Data collection was conducted using an online survey method with purposive sampling. The study sample consisted of 241 respondents, all of whom were TikTok Shop users who had previously made online purchases and were over 18 years old. Data analysis employed the Structural Equation Model (SEM) using AMOS 24 software. The study found that e-service quality had a significant positive effect on customer trust, while perceived risk had a significant negative effect. E-service quality and customer trust increased repurchase intention, whereas perceived risk decreased it. Customer trust mediated the relationship between e-service quality and repurchase intention but was not strong enough to mediate the negative influence of perceived risk.
Contribución de la gestión de Consulting Group Ecuador al sistema de salud: un estudio del voluntariado 2018-2023
Authors: Zurita Guevara José Roberto , Benavides Alexis , Zambrano Ibarra Alexandra Lilibeth , Pedraza González Xenia , Vaca Bedoya Marco Andrés
Published: December 2024

El presente estudio evaluó el impacto de la gestión de Consulting Group Ecuador (CGE) en la optimización de recursos económicos en el sistema de salud de Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas a través del voluntariado (2018-2023). Se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño descriptivo transversal. La muestra incluyó cinco titulaciones de auxiliares y tres menciones en salud, con un total de 4,800 estudiantes graduados que completaron horas de voluntariado. Para la recolección de datos, se aplicó una ficha de registro que permitió sistematizar variables como: año, titulación, número de graduados, horas de voluntariado y el valor económico de dicho aporte. El análisis incluyó una evaluación de series temporales y una tabulación cruzada para identificar tendencias en el aporte económico anual. El resultado más relevante fue que el aporte económico alcanzó su máximo en el 2022 con $2,251,664, coincidiendo con un mayor número de graduados ese año y por ende un incremento en el número de horas de voluntariado cumplidas. El voluntariado ha sido un recurso clave para el sistema de salud; a través de la sinergia que se logra en esta actividad CGE ha contribuido significativamente en áreas críticas de salud como lo fue la pandemia COVID-19 y a su vez ha logrado fortalecer la formación práctica de los estudiantes.
The Effect of an Educational/Behavioral Intervention on Urinary Inconsistence of Women with Multiple Sclerosis
Authors:   Seyed Mohammad Masoud Shushtarian, Department of Biophysics and Biochemistry Faculty of Advance Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Science, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Masoud Shushtarian Seyed Mohammad
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Considering the high prevalence and importance of multiple sclerosis (MS) and its complications, especially urinary incontinence and the
need to identify less complicated and effective treatment methods for it, this study aimed to investigate the effect of an educational intervention on urinary
incontinence of women with MS.
Methods: In this semi–experimental study, 70 MS patients with urinary incontinence, who referred to the affiliated hospitals of Tehran Islamic Azad
University 2021–2022, were included non–randomly. Two sessions of 45–minute pelvic floor muscle training, standard method of urination and regulation
of fluid intake were provided to the patients. The urinary leakage before and after the intervention were evaluated using ICIQ–UI questionnaire and the
results were compared using SPSS v.23.
Results: Comparing the post–intervention values with pre–intervention values showed significant decrease in mean frequency of urinary leakage (from
1.19±0.89 to 2.90±1.05; p=0.012), mean amount of urinary leakage (from 4.20±1.49 to 1.49±1.23; p=0.003), and the impact of urinary leakage on the quality
of life (from 2.82±0.92 to 1.01±0.75; p=0.012).
Conclusion: The educational/behavioral training had a significant effect on urinary control of women with MS and reduced the impact of UI on their
QOL; therefore, this method is suggested as an effective, easily applicable, and available tool to be implemented for treatment of urinary incontinence in
women with MS.
NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF WHEAT GRAIN WITH FERTILIZATION AND CUTTING TIMINGS
Authors: Rajput A. , Babar H. , Odhano A. A. , Memon M. S. , Memon A. A.
Published: December 2024

The vital economic and nutritional contributions of wheat to both human and livestock diets are universally acknowledged. Dual purposes of wheat crop are responsible for improving grain productivity, nutrient content and provide green fodder in winter due to the shortages of animal feed. In recent years, cutting stages after sowing have emerged as a promising strategy for wheat cultivation to mitigate post-harvest losses. To investigate this approach, a trial was conducted during the 2022-2023 winter season at the Soil Fertility Research Institute Tandojam experimental field. The study comprised four treatments: T1 No cutting, T2 Cutting at 35 days after sowing (DAS), T3 Cutting at 65 DAS, T4 Cutting at 75 DAS. The experiment followed a statistical design (RCBD) Randomized Complete Block Design and replicate with four times. The data showed that the highest plant height, grain weight, and grain productivity were achieved in T2 (cutting at 35 DAS). However, the wheat grain composition such as N, P, K, Fe, Zn, and protein content were observed maximum values in T2 (cutting at 35 DAS). Minimum values were found at the treatment T4 (Cutting 75 DAS) except for plant height. Maximum height was recorded in the control plot (T1). The findings of the study suggested that there is a positive effect of early cutting schedule (35 DAS) in enhancing productivity and other components and further, noticed that lack of cutting plot showed similar grain productivity, 1000-grain weight and highest plant height. Additionally, cutting at 35 DAS enhances nutrient content in grain, statistically similar results to control plot, reduces lodging risk standards for domestic and export purposes. Hence, in timing of wheat cutting with balanced nutrition NPK is crucial to get higher nutritional values and simultaneously could minimize the lodging risk in the crop.
OVERVIEW OF CLASS-I TRIPARTITE MOTIF (TRIM) PROTEINS SPECIFICALLY TRIM67
Authors: Panhwar S. N. , Huang C. , Luo Q. , Yu X. , Jia L. , Liu W. , Chen Z.
Published: December 2024

The TRIM family is a group of genes expressed during embryogenesis. This review emphasized data on Class-I TRIM genes, including TRIM1, TRIM9, TRIM36, TRIM46, TRIM67, TRIM18, and TRIM76. This article will discuss the structure and function of these genes and their roles in various physiological processes such as embryonic development, and immune regulation.  Class-I TRIM proteins develop as E3 ubiquitin ligases and work with E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes.  TRIM9 is expressed in the stem cells of mice and linked to various neuronal functions and neurological diseases. TRIM18 is found in microtubules and cellular filaments. TRIM36 is associated with neuro-pathological mutations, while TRIM46 controls microtubule organisation during axon formation. TRIM67 plays a significant role in neuritis outgrowth, lipid phosphate phosphatase, and colorectal and lung carcinomas. It also involves cell proliferation and induces morphological changes like neuronal differentiation. TRIM67 is important in Plasticity-related gene-1 (PRG-1). Deletion of prog-1 in mice results in epileptic seizures, indicating the significance of TRIM67 in brain development and growth. TRIM76 is associated with cardiac diseases. Further identification and characterisation of novel TRIM members will provide new insights into the functions of these essential proteins in health and disease.
Construções com o verbo “chegar”
Authors: Cordeiro da Silva Emanuel , Siqueira do Nascimento Tais , Gabriel Silva de Santana Vitor
Published: December 2024

No seu uso mais prototípico, o “chegar” caracteriza-se, semanticamente, por expressar deslocamento físico e, sintaticamente, como monoargumental acompanhado de sintagma adverbial, a exemplo de: Madonna chega ao Brasil para show histórico no Rio de Janeiro (Correio Braziliense, 29/04/2024). Contudo, nas interações cotidianas, podem ser observadas instanciações diferentes: ele é tão lindo que chega a doer (Rede X, 10/04/2024). Tendo isso em vista, este estudo investiga usos de construções com o verbo “chegar” associado a outro verbo e busca tecer possíveis interrelações. Para tanto, são adotados os pressupostos teóricos da Linguística Funcional Centrada no Uso. A gramática da língua é concebida como um sistema adaptativo complexo emergente das práticas discursivas (Hopper, 1987), sendo a construção, como pareamento de forma e sentido, tomada como sua unidade básica (Croft, 2001; Goldberg, 2006; Hilpert, 2014; Traugott e Trousdale, 2021[2016]). O corpus da pesquisa é composto por 131 construtos coletados da rede social X (Twitter) e do Projeto Norma Urbana Culta - NURC/Recife. A análise das ocorrências observou a atuação de fatores semântico-cognitivos e pragmáticos na arquitetura das construções. Os resultados apontam para possíveis interrelações entre as construções com “chegar” motivadas pela proximidade conceptual das categorias deslocamento, resultatividade e ênfase.
Fertility Decline and its Demographic Impact
Authors: Dabbagh Firas N.
Published: December 2024

This paper examines the global issue of declining fertility rates and its demographic impact, focusing on Europe and Qatar as case studies. Infertility is explored both biomedically and as a social construct, influenced by societal perceptions and individual desires for parenthood. Globally, declining fertility rates pose significant challenges, particularly in developed nations facing aging populations and shrinking workforces. The paper analyzes the intricate relationship between fertility, family planning, and socio-economic development, highlighting how access to information and reproductive choices empowers women and influences family size. Factors affecting fertility, including age-related decline and delayed childbearing, are discussed. The role of gender equality in fertility transitions is emphasized, arguing that more significant gender equity within families is crucial for achieving desired fertility rates. European fertility trends, characterized by below-replacement levels, are analyzed in relation to social security systems, family support policies, and employment policies. Finally, the paper examines Qatar's demographic challenges and aspirations outlined in its National Development Strategy 3 (NDS3), which aims to increase marriage, reduce divorce, and raise fertility rates through various social and financial incentives. Thus, the paper adopts a descriptive-analytical methodology to conclude with recommendations for reform, focusing on work-life balance, family-centered policies, and individual empowerment to address declining fertility rates and promote sustainable demographic environments.
Enhancing Classroom Learning: The Impact of AI-Based Instructional Strategies on Student Engagement and Outcomes
Authors: KEHINDE-AWOYELE Adedoyin Adetutu , ADEOWU Wasiu Adeniyi , OLADEJO Bolanle
Published: December 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into educational settings has led to transformative shifts in classroom instruction, student engagement, and learning outcomes. This study explores the impact of AI-based instructional strategies on student engagement and academic performance in the classroom, focusing on the potential benefits and challenges they present. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The sample size consists of 500 hundred secondary students which were selected through stratified random sampling technique. The content and face validity of the research instrument was ensured through experts in the field of test and measurement while test-re-test was used to ensure the reliability of the instrument. Inferential statistics was used to analyze the data collected. The results shows (2=20.45, p 0.05) that there is a significant relationship between artificial intelligence based instructional strategies and student engagement. The study also revealed that the use of AI instructional strategies impact significantly on learning outcomes. Based on the findings some recommendations were made.
A Dynamic Trapdoor Redactable Blockchain Schemes
Authors: Li Shuqiao , Hu Xiaoming , Liu Yan , Bai Shuangjie
Published: December 2024

The permanent storage of blockchain data exposes certain security risks in practical applications, necessitating the ability to edit data in specific scenarios. The chameleon hash function, as a trapdoor one-way hash function, has emerged as a key technology for achieving redactable blockchains. However, existing redactable blockchain schemes based on chameleon hash function face security vulnerabilities related to trapdoor misuse and leakage. This paper proposes a dynamic trapdoor redactable blockchain schemes, utilizing a dynamic trapdoor chameleon hash (DTCH) that allows for the dynamic update of trapdoors while overcoming the inherent immutability of blockchain, thus reducing the risk of malicious nodes retaining the trapdoor long-term. The proposed scheme employs controllable randomness, where the trapdoor key automatically updates after a certain period or upon use. In this scenario, authorized nodes cannot successfully find hash collisions with old keys, effectively revoking their authorization. Consequently, only users with valid trapdoor keys can modify the data on the chain. Relevant security tests and experimental results indicate that the proposed scheme offers advantages in security and maintains good efficiency at various stages, achieving higher security guarantees with minimal computational cost.
 
Received: 27 September 2024 | Revised: 5 November 2024 | Accepted: 4 December 2024 
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Shuqiao Li: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Resources, Data curation, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration. Xiaoming Hu: Conceptualization, Methodology, Resources, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration. Yan Liu: Formal analysis, Resources, Writing – review & editing, Visualization, Supervision. Shuangjie Bai: Validation, Formal analysis, Writing – review & editing, Visualization.
ShinySurv : A survival analysis and Shiny web application
Authors: Sağlam Fatih`` , Şanlı Tuba , Cengiz Mehmet Ali
Published: December 2024

There are different programs available for survival analysis. However, these programs do not deal with survival problems with all censor types. The aim of this study is to form and explain “ShinySurv” application of survival analysis methods in R-Shiny for different types of censorship. Using ShinySurv, the user can upload his own data set to the system or benefit from sample data sets. ShinySurv provides visualization of analysis results with graphs and reporting of results for parametric and non-parametric survival methods. An example application of a survival analysis is given. The web application and the codes can be accessed at https://scypter.shinyapps.io/ShinySurv/ and https://github.com/fatihsaglam/ShinySurv.
ANOVA F-test and Kruskal-Wallis test performance comparison under varying distributions, variance heterogeneity, sample sizes, and noncentrality structures
Authors: Rahrig Ryan R.
Published: December 2024

This study provides a direct comparison of the ANOVA F-test and the Kruskal-Wallis Test, a commonly used nonparametric alternative, in terms of type I error rate and power performance. The Monte Carlo simulation expands upon previous studies by varying all common relevant factors simultaneously. The study included normal and nonnormal distributions, homogeneous and heterogeneous variance structures, balanced and unbalanced sample size designs, and also four specific noncentrality structures. Results indicate that the Kruskal-Wallis test is optimal to its parametric counterpart in many specific
types of configurations.
A max-autoregressive process based on Marshall-Olkin new Paretotype distribution
Authors: Shirozhan M. , Nik A. Saadati , Asgharzadeh A. , Bakouch Hassan S. , Mohammadpour M.
Published: December 2024

A new autoregressive process with Marshall-Olkin new Pareto-type (MOPT) marginal distribution is recommended in this paper. The distribution of the extremes with closure property, estimation via the maximum likelihood technique, and model fitting to the breakdown time of a particular type of electrical insulating material stressed under steady voltage are some of the statistical frameworks of the MOPT distribution, which are discussed comprehensively. The last aspect of the paper is devoted to the order max-autoregressive process based on the MOPT marginal distribution, showing its Pegram representation, along with the statistical properties and the estimation of the unknown parameters of the process. Moreover, the model is utilized for time series data and compared to some competitive models under a yearly alcohol consumption from 1995 to 2019 obtained from New Zealand.
Improving cryptocurrency price prediction through advanced LSTMbased deep learning techniques
Authors: Abdulkadhim Rihab Qasim , Abdullah Hasanen S. , Hadi Mustafa Jasim
Published: December 2024

One In the evolving financial market landscape, cryptocurrencies have seen a notable surge in investments. This study delves into the advancements in cryptocurrency price predictions using LSTM (Long Short-Term Memory) neural networks. One of the integral
components of our neural architecture is the “dense layer”, which plays a pivotal role in finalizing the output from the LSTM layers, making the predictions more compact and refined, by focusing on four major cryptocurrencies: We used LSTM networks to improve the precision of forecasting for USDT, BTC, ETH, and BNB. One important aspect of this study is that it includes the “LeakyReLU” function which helps to solve the issue of vanishing gradients, thus enhancing the predictive power of LSTM networks. This integration is really accurate in making predictions, it sets a new standard. We also put in a lot of effort to analyze the optimum value for the “lookback” parameter, to determine how it can impact the efficiency of the model. This highlights how crucial it is to carefully adjust the settings to improve the accuracy of the predictions. In terms of performance metrics, the best MAPE
outcomes were achieved for USDT with a ‘lookback’ of 5 (MAPE = 0.000256%), BTC with a ‘lookback’ of 10 (MAPE = 0.030105%), ETH with a ‘lookback’ of 30 (MAPE = 0.038678%), and BNB with a ‘lookback’ of 30 (MAPE = 0.030903%). These reports will provide the investors
with the legitimate and trustable level of understanding related to cryptocurrencies.
Optimizing sustainable urban transformation : Harnessing IoT integration for smart cities
Authors: Sharma Priti , Sharma Deepak , Anand Rahul V. , Uttam Arun Kumar , Upadhyay Govind Murari
Published: December 2024

The widespread adoption of IoT is revolutionizing global cities, striving to optimize the development of sustainable smart cities through IoT integration into urban infrastructure. Various research methods, including quantitative analysis and semi-structured interviews, underscore IoT’s role in optimizing energy conservation, traffic management, and cost savings. Challenges like privacy infringement necessitate consistent regulation and inclusive urban planning for effective optimization. A strategic framework for IoT adoption emphasizes wide engagement and stringent regulation. Collaboration among citizens, technologists, and urban planners is crucial for optimizing the safe, secure, and advantageous development of smart cities. Careful planning and cross-sector cooperation are essential to fully optimize the potential of smart urban environments.
İnfant yerine Homunculus; Orta Çağ Batı Sanatında Çocuk İsa'nın Yetişkin Temsili
Authors: Tınaz Işık Eflan
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışma, Orta Çağ Batı sanatında Çocuk İsa temsillerinde çocuk formu yerine yetişkin bedeninin tercih edilmesinin kavramsal temellerini ve biçimsel gelişim sürecini ele almaktadır. Geleneksel çocuk imgesinden olgunlaşmış bir figüre doğru yaşanan bu geçişin teolojik temeli, İsa'nın İlahi ve insanî birleşimi üzerine kurulu olan ikili doğasının karmaşık anlayışında yatar. Bu doğa, Çocuk İsa'nın olgun özelliklerle tasvir edilmesi yoluyla görselleştirilir. Görsel bir metafor olarak Homunculus (Küçük Yetişkin İnsan) modelini işaret eden bu tasarımın temeli öncelikle ruhun cenine ne zaman nüfuz ettiği hakkındaki felsefi ve teolojik görüşlerle şekillenir. Bu bağlamda, mükemmel ruhun yalnızca mükemmelliğe yaklaşmış bir bedende bulunabileceği savı şekillenir ve böylece İsa’nın tamamlanmış bir bedenle doğduğu fikri ortaya çıkar. Bunun yanında, Logos/Söz'ün bedenlenmiş hali olan İsa'nın konuşma eylemi ile olan organik bağı, onu infant yani konuşma yetisi olmayan dolayısıyla rasyonel olmayan bir insan olarak ele alınmasını imkânsız kılar. Doğum ve Eucharist gizemlerinin 13. yüzyıl teolojisi içinde bir arada ele alındığı benzer bir perspektif, İsa'nın bedenini yetişkin görünümlü bir çocuk olarak kurbanlık sınıfına yerleştirir. Çocuk İsa'nın yetişkin bedeni ile tasvir edilmesinin diğer bir temeli ise Orta Çağ sosyal yapısının içinde, infant kavramının zayıflık, hastalık ve ölümle ilişkilendirilmesidir. Temsil, 14.yüzyıl’ın sosyolojik, teolojik ve estetik çocuk algısı ile değişime uğrar. Böylece, Kutsal Çocukluk kavramı dahilinde Çocuk İsa’nın betimlerindeki yetişkin öğeler dışlanır.
BRIEF: Before Relieving the Inpatient Educate them and the Family
(Bridging Hospital to Home with Effective Discharge Education)
Authors: Capt Dr Usha Banerjee  , D. Maryline Flinsi
Published: December 2024

Discharge education is an integral aspect of comprehensive patient care. Patients leaving a healthcare facility often face the challenge of managing their recovery without direct medical supervision. Without adequate preparation, they and their families may feel overwhelmed and unprepared, leading to potential complications or readmissions. This document highlights the critical role of educating patients and their families before discharge. It explores the importance of discharge planning, outlines effective components of education, and presents strategies for improving the patient-family education process. By empowering patients through knowledge and preparation, healthcare professionals can enhance patient outcomes, reduce readmission rates, and support a smooth transition from hospital to home.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation: Antibiofilm Strategies and conventional methods of evaluation.
Authors: Ma'aitah Sham
Published: December 2024

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen known for its ability to form resilient biofilms, which contribute to its persistence in chronic infections and resistance to antimicrobial agents. This review provides a detailed examination of biofilm development stages—attachment, maturation, and dissemination and highlights the role of specific genes in each stage, with a focus on quorum sensing as a key regulatory mechanism governing bacterial communication within biofilms. It also evaluates conventional methods for analyzing P. aeruginosa biofilm phenotypes, discussing their purposes, advantages, and limitations. Accordingly, future research should focus on standardizing protocols, advancing imaging technologies, and targeting biofilm-specific mechanisms. Collaborative efforts across disciplines and translational research will be essential for developing effective therapies. This review aims to deepen our understanding of P. aeruginosa biofilm dynamics and highlight the implications for developing effective therapies against biofilm-associated infections.
Bioassay-Guided Isolation of Antimicrobial Compounds from Marine Sponge Neopetrosia exigua
Authors: Idid Syed , Saad Shahbudin , Susanti Deny
Published: December 2024

The marine sponge Neopetrosia exigua has shown great potential as a source of bioactive compounds with significant antimicrobial properties. This study applied bioassay-guided fractionation to isolate and evaluate the antimicrobial activities of various compounds from N. exigua collected off the coast of Langkawi Island, Malaysia. Methanol extracts were partitioned into different fractions, with dichloromethane (CH₂Cl₂) and n-butanol (n-BuOH) fractions exhibiting the most potent antimicrobial activities. Four compounds were isolated: a previously undescribed bisulphate avarol derivative (1), two compounds isolated for the first time from N. exigua isohyrtiosine A (2) and demethylcystalgerone (3) and xestospongien (4), a known compound in N. exigua. The bisulphate avarol derivative (1) showed the most potent antibacterial effect, with the ability to inhibit Staphylococcus aureus at concentrations as low as 2.6 µg/mL, indicating its potential as a powerful antibacterial agent for drug development. Additionally, it exhibited strong bactericidal activity against Bacillus cereus and fungicidal activity against Candida albicans and Cryptococcus neoformans. Isohyrtiosine A (2), an indole alkaloid, exhibited moderate antimicrobial effects, while xestospongien (4) demonstrated broad-spectrum bacteriostatic activity. Demethylcystalgerone (3), a meroditerpenoid, showed selective activity against Gram-positive bacteria. These findings highlight the potential of N. exigua as a source of novel antimicrobial agents, particularly in combating antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Further research into the mechanisms of action and chemical diversity of sponge-derived compounds could lead to the development of new therapeutic agents for resistant infections.
Serum Levels of Lead and Selected Acute Phase Proteins in Patients with Substance Use Disorders
Authors: Rahamon Sheu , Ojediran Mercy , Yaqub Surajudeen , Osikorobia James , Oladele Oluremi , Lasebikan Victor
Published: December 2024

Background: Chronic inflammation, immune system dysfunction and elevation in the levels of toxic metals such as lead (Pb) are common observations in patients with substance use disorders (SUD). However, there is little information on the acute phase profile of SUD patients with different serum levels of Pb. Therefore, serum levels of selected acute phase proteins in SUD patients with different serum levels of Pb were determined in this study. Methods: A total of 84 adults consisting of 45 patients with SUDs and 39 controls were enrolled into this case-control study. Serum levels of Pb, albumin and C-reactive protein (CRP) were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, bromocresol green (BCG) colorimetric method, and ELISA, respectively. Thereafter, CRP-albumin ratio (CAR) was calculated as appropriate. Results: Serum levels of Pb and albumin were significantly higher in patients with SUDs compared with the controls. Considering variation in acute phase proteins based on Pb level, the serum level of albumin was significantly lower, while the serum CRP level and CAR were slightly higher in patients with SUDs whose Pb level was higher than 5 µg/dL compared with patients whose Pb level was ≤5 µg/dL. No significant differences were observed in the levels of Pb, albumin, CRP, CAR in patients with SUDs who abuse single substance compared with those who abuse multiple substances. Conclusion: SUD is associated with increased serum levels of Pb and albumin, and alteration in the serum levels of acute phase proteins appears to be influenced by the serum Pb level. Therefore, there is the need for routine measurement of Pb level in patients with SUDs as they could benefit from therapeutic interventions involving chelation of Pb which could prevent disordered acute phase responses in the patients and facilitate optimal response to antipsychotics.
In vitro Insights into Prospect of Cnestis ferruginea Pulp Extract as an Antimicrobial Agent
Authors: Ajala Lawrence , Ogunlowo Oladejo , Okafor Mathew , Ezem Stella , Ogunlowo Olayemi , Adeleke Adebayo
Published: December 2024

Sensitivity study of Cnestis ferruginea pulp extract with respect to the reference commercial antibiotics was tested against four bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae) and three fungi (Trichoderum rubrum, Aspergillus niger, and Candida albicans) strains isolated in man with a view to elucidating the inhibitory potency of the plant pulp’ extract using an agar well diffusion assay. The investigation discovered that the extract had 71% inhibitory activities against the microbial isolates tested either in sterilized or non-sterilized form and in the two different concentrations examined, which compared favourably with reference antibiotics used. The optimal performance of the pulp extract against the test organisms could be due to the presence of the metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, saponins, and polyphenols found in ample form in the extract. This study has revealed  the possible utilization of Cnestis ferrugineain the treatment of wound, urinary infections and in the management of oral-related infections.