bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Motion Capture Technology Research and Typical Applications
Authors: Yang Junhao
Published: November 2024

Motion capture technology is one of the key topics of current research, with researchers exploring its applications in fields such as sports, entertainment, and video games. However, there is a research gap in current mainstream motion capture analysis based on different sensors. This study analyzes motion capture systems using contact and non-contact sensors, discussing their respective advantages, disadvantages, and solutions, particularly in terms of their performance in various industries, as well as issues such as data drift, accuracy, and cost. The research methods involve multiple capturing techniques included in both contact and non-contact motion capture. The results indicate that future motion capture technology will focus on cost optimization, device miniaturization, and markerless technology development. Additionally, motion capture has potential applications in psychology, with a hypothesis proposed for the development of emotion-responsive motion capture through in-depth integration with AI, which could be a major breakthrough. This evolution of motion capture technology aims to foster innovation across more application fields.
A Survey on Investigating the Customer Experience of Samsung Mobile Phones in China
Authors: Wei Zheng
Published: November 2024

Due to consumer shifts, experiential marketing has become one of the marketing strategies of many companies. In order to understand consumers brand identification and brand loyalty from the perspective of customers, this research established a new conceptual model based on the SEMs model. Among them, brand loyalty is the dependent variable, brand identification is the intermediating variable, and the five dimensions of customer experience (Sense, Act, Feel, Think, Relate) are the independent variables. Then, there is only quantitative research method used by this study, and the target population is young users of Samsung high-end mobile phone in China. After distributed the questionnaire online, this study finally got 225 responses from target respondents. Among them, there 56. 4%females and 43. 6%males. Then, the data of them were analyzed by PLS-Smart. According to the data analysis, this study found that Sense, Act, Feel, Think and Relate can explain the brand identification of consumers for 54. 8%, and brand identification can further explain the brand loyalty of consumers for 65%. Then, it found that Sense, Acy and Relate has positive impact on consumers brand identification, so the H1, H4 and H5 are supported. At the same time, it also found that brand identification has positive impact on consumers brand loyalty, so the H6 is supported. However, this study did not find the correlation between Feel, Think and brand identification, so the H2 and H3 are rejected.
The Impact of Digital Transformation on Total Factor Productivity
Authors: Li Peilin , Cui Shaohua
Published: November 2024

Amid the rapid construction of a new development paradigm, digital transformation has emerged as a critical driver of social progress and economic development. This paper examines the impact of digital transformation on corporate total factor productivity (TFP) based on annual data from A-share listed companies from 2010 to 2023. The study reveals that digital transformation significantly enhances TFP, a conclusion supported by various robustness tests. Furthermore, digital transformation empowers TFP growth by reducing information asymmetry and alleviating financing constraints. Heterogeneity analysis indicates that large enterprises and highly profitable firms tend to exhibit stronger digital transformation capabilities, resulting in more pronounced TFP improvements. This study provides valuable insights for fostering new productivity dynamics and promoting high-quality corporate development.
Prevalence Study of Anisometropia and Isometropia at Cheaa Optical Eyewear Clinic Magelang in 2020 - 2024
Authors: Michael Michael , Simarmata Murni Marlina , Doringin Ferry
Published: November 2024

This study aims to determine the prevalence of eye conditions in clients who come to the Cheaa Optical Glasses Clinic, Magelang City, namely among clients who have isometropia and anisometropia eye conditions. This study uses a qualitative approach with univariate analysis and is presented in the form of frequency distribution.  This research took data from clients who came to opticians from 2020 to 2024. The data obtained was then divided into four conditions, namely isometropia, anisometropia, isometropia accompanied by presbyopia, and anisometropia accompanied by presbyopia. The results of the analysis were that there were more clients with isometropia eye conditions than clients who had anisometropia eye conditions. the number of patients who had isometropia eye conditions was 4,785 people (58.94%), and the number of patients who had anisometropia eye conditions was 3,334 people (41.06%). Therefore, early detection can help prevent long-term vision issues and enhance treatment outcomes.
Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 gene (FGFR1) expression in serous ovarian tumors
Authors: ZCAN MEHMET , Alan Saadet
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT
Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 gene (FGFR1) expression in serous ovarian tumors
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the ovarian serous surface epithelial tumors in terms of FGFR1 expression and to evaluate the differences in expression of serous cystadenomas, borderline serous tumor/atypical proliferative serous tumors, low-grade and high-grade serous carcinomas.
Materials and methods: A hundred patients diagnosed with serous cystadenomas, borderline serous tumor/atypical proliferative serous tumors(BST), low-grade (LGSC) and high-grade serous carcinomas (HGSC) between 2010-2019 in our pathology laboratory were included in the study. In these cases, real-time PCR and immunohistochemistry were performed on sections from paraffin blocks.
Results: In our study, it was determined that FGFR1 gene expression was statistically significantly increased in HGSC cases compared to the BST/ LGSC group and the SC group. Although there was a difference between the BST/ LGSC group and the SC group, no statistical significance was found.
Conclusion: FGFR1 expression was significantly increased in HGSC cases. This finding has led to the conclusion that angiogenesis inhibition by FGFR inhibition may be a treatment option in HGSC cases.
Maternal Near Miss: A Comprehensive Analysis of Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortality at a Tertiary Referral Center
Authors: TONYALI Nazan , AKTEMUR Gizem , KARABAY G , AKIR Bet , DAYANIR Hakan , AKKU lkay , LAR Ali
Published: November 2024

Objective: Our aim is to evaluate the cases that are followed in our hospital and meet the maternal near miss (MNM) criteria and to contribute to the management of these cases in the light of this information.
Materials and Methods: Our study was conducted retrospectively. Data of 50 pregnant women who were treated in intensive care between 2022 and 2024 and met the MNM criteria of the World Health Organization (WHO) were collected from the hospital registry system. Information about the cases, laboratory results, clinical follow-up data and newborn data were obtained from the hospital registry system. Descriptive statistics were used to evaluate the cases.
Results: The mean maternal age was 30.55 ± 5.95 years, with a median BMI of 28 (IQR: 7). Most of the MNM cases occurred antenatally (46%) or intrapartum (34%). Hypertensive disorders, including gestational hypertension (42%), preeclampsia (40%), and HELLP syndrome (14%), were the leading causes of MNM, followed by hemorrhagic disorders such as postpartum atony (12%) and placenta previa (10%). Medical conditions, such as cardiovascular disease (18%) and diabetes (14%), were also significant contributors. Overall, 64% of patients recovered without sequelae, while 28% experienced long-term effects, and 3 patients (6%) died. The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) was 12.23 per 100,000 live births, and the maternal near-miss ratio (MNMR) was 2.04 per 1,000 live births, with a mortality index of 5.66%.
Conclusion: Consistent with previous results, hypertensive and hemorrhagic diseases were shown to be the most important causes of maternal near-miss events. Maternal morbidity was also increasingly influenced by chronic medical disorders. However, high MNMR and mortality index indicate the need for effective management of serious maternal complications.
The study underscores the importance of early detection, timely intervention, and multidisciplinary care in managing maternal near-miss cases. To enhance maternal health outcomes, more work must be done.
Potential Indicators of Bone Marrow Suppression in Patients with Schizophrenia Receiving Clozapine: Platelet-Large Cell Ratio and Immature Granulocytes
Authors: lu Hatice , kc i , l Canan , ek Yasemin
Published: November 2024

Aim/background: The use of clozapine is restricted due to its serious side effects, particularly bone marrow suppression, which occurs at an average rate of 1%. These side effects are markedly related to blood concentrations of clozapine and its metabolite nor-clozapine. Therefore, therapeutic drug monitoring is recommended for clozapine. Currently, laboratory monitoring of bone marrow suppression includes neutrophil count follow-up. However, using early-changing biomarkers may be more effective in detecting and preventing this side effect before neutropenia develops. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate serum clozapine and nor-clozapine levels and their relationship with early parameters reflecting bone marrow activity in complete blood count (CBC), immature granulocyte (IG) for neutrophils, mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet-to-large cell ratio (P-LCR) for platelets in patients with schizophrenia receiving clozapine.
Methods: Fifty-one patients with schizophrenia receiving clozapine were included in the study. Of these, 49% (n=25) were on a low dose (<300 mg/day), 49% (n=25) on a middle dose (300-600 mg/day), and one patient was on a high dose (>600 mg/day) clozapine. CBC parameters—especially IG, MPV and P-LCR—and serum clozapine/nor-clozapine levels along with clozapine doses were recorded on the same day. The relationship between serum drug concentrations and CBC parameters was evaluated separately for the total patients and dose groups.
Results: There was no correlation between clozapine dose and serum clozapine or nor-clozapine concentrations. None of the patients had neutropenia or agranulocytosis. Serum clozapine and nor-clozapine levels negatively correlated with P-LCR (r=-0.402, p=0.006 and r=-0.465, p=0.001, respectively) and MPV (r=-0.294, p=0.036 and r=-0.397, p=0.004, respectively); positively correlated with neutrophil (r=0.381, p=0.011 and r=0.387, p=0.009, respectively) and IG counts (r=0.346, p=0.018 and r=0.335, p=0.023, respectively); but not with other CBC sub-parameters. Although the clozapine dosing differed between the two groups, the serum levels of clozapine and nor-clozapine were not significantly different (p=0.078 and p=0.058, respectively). Furthermore, in the middle dose group, serum clozapine and nor-clozapine levels were negatively correlated with P-LCR (rho=-0.547, p=0.007 and rho=-0.636, p=0.001, respectively), consistent with the total group.
Conclusion: Monitoring early biomarkers reflecting bone marrow activity, such as P-LCR for platelets and IG for neutrophils, alongside serum clozapine and nor-clozapine levels, is promising for predicting and preventing bone marrow suppression in patients receiving clozapine, thereby protecting against this serious side effect. However, our findings need to be supported by further research.
Methylphenidate-Induced Sleep Bruxism Unresponsive to Adjunctive Guanfacine Rapidly Treated with Once Daily Buspirone in an 8 years old Girl
Authors: zdemir Dilara , Tufan Ali , lmaz S , rk Yusuf , lu Setenay
Published: November 2024

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by impairing inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Stimulants, including methylphenidate (MPH) are commonly used for its management. MPH has been previously associated with both sleep bruxism (SB) and awake bruxism (AB) in high doses. Here we report emergence of SB at a low dose of sustained release MPH which was unresponsive to guanfacine but rapidly responded to buspirone (BUS).
SALVAGE OF MANGLED LOWER EXTREMITY-SINGLE INSTITUTION EXPERIENCE
Authors: Aslam Dr , Khan Dr , Rashid Dr , Khan Dr , Afridi Dr , Goher Dr
Published: November 2024

Background
Treatment of severe limb injuries remains controversial. Modern advances in resuscitation, free tissue transplantation, and fracture fixation have made these limbs salvageable although this is difficult and time-consuming. Various scoring systems have been proposed to predict the outcomes.
Objective: To describe our experience in salvaging mangled lower extremities at a tertiary care hospital.
Study Design: Retrospective Cohort Study
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Plastic Surgery Shifa International Hospital Islamabad Pakistan, from January 2013 to December 2022
Methodology: A total of sixty patients including both genders with the age range of 16 to 70 years, with mangled lower extremity who underwent limb salvage surgery, were included in this study. Radiological assessments were done preoperatively using X-rays, CT scans, and angiograms if indicated. After these patients were assessed using The Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS) to assess their eligibility for salvage. A maximum score of 15 was summed. A score of < 7 was found to be predictive of salvage.
Results: A significant proportion of mangled lower extremities were successfully salvaged with 78.3%, while 21.7% required amputation. In terms of the mechanism of injury, 60% of cases were attributed to Road Traffic Accidents (RTA), 18.3% to Falls, 15% to Gun Shots, and 6.7% to Bomb Blast. From the pedicled flaps group, the gastrocnemius was performed in most cases, comprising 15% of total reconstruction, followed by soleus (10%). Free Latissimus Dorsi (LD) flap was used as free tissue transfer in 21%, followed by Free Anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap (10%).
Conclusion: The overall salvage rate for mangled lower extremities in the study was 78.3%. This suggests that irrespective of gender or mechanism of injury, salvage procedures were generally successful in a significant majority of cases.
The Interplay between Competition Law and Commercial Practices: A Review of Global Perspectives and Emerging Trends
Authors: Noombo Clive , Mwange Austin
Published: November 2024

This article examines the interplay between competition law and commercial practices, emphasizing their influence on market efficiency, consumer welfare, and innovation. It traces the evolution of competition law from historical foundations to modern frameworks addressing challenges like digital markets, algorithmic pricing, and sustainability. Key commercial practices, including pricing strategies, advertising, and mergers, are analyzed for their competitive implications. A comparative review of developed (EU, US, Japan) and emerging economies (China, India, Brazil) highlights global best practices and enforcement challenges. The study underscores the need for ethical practices, robust legal frameworks, and international collaboration to balance regulation, innovation, and sustainability, offering recommendations for policymakers and businesses.
The Role of Tax Incentives in Promoting Sustainable Investments in Emerging Economies in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Legal and Policy Analysis
Authors: Noombo Clive , Mwange Austin
Published: November 2024

This article investigates the role of tax incentives in promoting sustainable investments in Sub-Saharan Africa. It focuses on the legal and policy implications of these incentives in fostering economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social equity. The study examines key sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and green infrastructure to understand how well-designed tax incentives can attract investments and align private sector activities with sustainable development goals (SDGs). A comparative analysis of global and regional practices is conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of these incentives. The study also includes case studies from countries like South Africa, Kenya, and Rwanda to illustrate successes and shortcomings. The research highlights that well-structured tax incentives can reduce financial barriers and promote sustainable investments. However, challenges such as tax base erosion, fiscal constraints, and policy inconsistencies must be addressed. The study finds that while some countries have successfully implemented tax incentives to promote sustainability, there are notable shortcomings that need attention. The article provides actionable recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of tax incentives in driving sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa. These include harmonized tax policies, robust monitoring frameworks, and integration with green financing mechanisms. The study contributes to the understanding of how tax incentives can be optimized to support sustainable development goals in the region.
Risk Management in Entrepreneurial Ventures: Theoretical Approaches and Strategies
Authors: Noombo Clive , Mwange Austin , Kapulu Kapotwe Karen
Published: November 2024

Risk management forms a very important part of entrepreneurial success, considering the fact that uncertainties and risk are underlying elements of the life of every new venture. This article theoretically investigates the approaches to risk management in entrepreneurial ventures, and explores strategies that have can be employed by entrepreneurs in mitigating risks. The study provides a comprehensive view of how entrepreneurs can approach and handle risks associated with their ventures within financial, market, operational, and technological domains, amongst others, by further elaborating on traditional and more modern risk management theories. The study also identifies and explores the effectiveness of some of the risk management strategies that can adopted by entrepreneurs, thus offering insights into good practice, in addition, the study assesses emerging trends in entrepreneurial risk management including the role of technology, sustainability, and ethical considerations in these processes. The findings of this study present an advancement of knowledge on subjects such as entrepreneurship and risk management and provide entrepreneurs, academicians and policy makers with valuable insights into ways of best cultivating resilient and successful ventures within the ever-changing and increasingly complex business environment.
Foto-identificación de dos ejemplares de Balaenoptera physalus (Linnaeus, 1758) en la costa de isla Chañaral
Authors: Canto Hernández Jhoann , Poulard Fredes Luz , Opazo Labarthe Adela , Gómez Mardones Camila , Morel Rodríguez Luciano
Published: November 2024

Se reporta la foto-identificación de tres ejemplares de Balaenoptera physalus quoyi en la isla Chañaral, Región de Atacama en diciembre del 2022. Las fotografías se obtuvieron con una maquina Nikkon D3200 y un Zoom 70-300 mm desde una embarcación. La validación de la especie consideró la presencia de la coloración blanquecina presente la rama mandibular derecha que es característica de la especie y además la forma y emplazamiento de la aleta dorsal. Se evidencia que uno de los ejemplares (Bp MNHN_UC003) presenta una marca que atraviesa la aleta dorsal, y que es considerada resultado de la acción antrópica.
Investigating Learners' Perspectives on ELSA Speak Integration to Enhance Autonomy and Oral Language Proficiency in English Classes
Authors: Tran Dang Khoi , Vu Thi Kim Chi
Published: November 2024

The study highlights the integration of the ELSA Speak application, regarded as a MALL – Mobile-Assisted Language Learning tool, in a general English course for fostering learner autonomy. Initially, the application is built wholly based on the speech recognition function, which allows it to receive oral inputs from users and provide them with feedback. This paper employs qualitative and quantitative methods to examine the app’s potential to bolster learner autonomy and how learners' oral language proficiency is related to their degree of autonomy. The participants are 50 sophomores from Sai Gon University whose majors are not English Linguistics. The findings highlight the significance of providing an outstanding self-access learning space, a learning environment allowing learners to control their learning process and deliver critical reflections. These findings also emphasize the playfulness of the experience and the potential to eliminate limited opportunities to find conversation partners and negative feelings of social judgment. All of these elements forge great motivation and stimulus, which greatly enhance the degree of autonomy. Consequently, participants with greater autonomy also demonstrate better speaking competence.
Ľubovnianska mátoha v opise Spišskej stolice od Mateja Bela
Authors:   Univerzita P. J. Šafárika v Košiciach, Filozofická fakulta, Šimon František ,   Katedra klasickej filológie
Published: November 2024

In his description of the Spiš county Matej Bel describes a vampire story that took place in Stará Ľubovňa in 1718. Michal Gašparek, the protagonist of the story, is the prototype of a vampire, he rose from the dead, made trouble for the living, is exhumed, his head was decapitated and finally he was burnt at the stake. There are several contemporary accounts of the story, dating from before the Prodromus was published, i. e. before 1723. The earliest testimony is an entry in the town book (Liber actorum) by Franciszek Wilczynski from 1718, which is now lost, but the report was recorded by Bertalan Matirko Jr. The second testimony is found in the continuation of the Buchholtz family chronicle by Jakub Buchholtz, who writes that the news of the event were sent to him by his father, Georg Buchholtz Sr. The third testimony was published in the German entertainment satirical-political-historical magazine Der europäische Niemand only a year after the event. The fourth testimony comes from Georg Bohuš and can be found in his manuscript work Historico-geographica Terrae Scepusiensis … descriptio. In the narrative of Matthias Bel all the main motifs of the story are found. Bohuš' work served as the basis for Bel's description of the Spiš county, but this story also confirms that Bel did not adopt Bohuš' text mechanically; he also used other sources in describing the vampire story.
A Study on the Use of HR Analytics in Performance Evaluation
Authors:   MBA 3rd Semester, Amity Business School, Amity University  Chhattisgarh, Arvind Mr. Mishra Hritik Saurabh , Sharma Dr. Ujjwal ,   Assistant Professor, Amity Business School, Amity University Chhattisgarh
Published: November 2024

The research focuses on the use of HR analytics in performance evaluations with the aim of promoting efficiency at

the workplace while improving the human resource. The analysis investigates the appraisals and proposes an all-
encompassing assessment model designed to align employee contributions to broader organizational strategies. All

these factors indicate the essential activities that must be performed in order to achieve a well-developed evaluation
system that focuses on desirable performance goals, performance targets, and assessments.
The study also examines several evaluation forms such as managerial reports, peer reviews, and self-reviews to
present a comprehensive image of the employees’ contributions. Organizations looking forward to practicing
evaluation can utilize HR analytics to promote an orderly, transparent, and target-oriented evaluation process based
on data and analytics.

Keywords: HR Analytics, Performance Evaluation, Human Resource Management.
Analisis Bauran Pemasaran Kuritos di Desa Linau Kecamatan Maje Kabupaten Kaur
Authors: Ratna Sudjanawati  , Reflis  , Yuliarti Ellys , Khairani Lathifah
Published: November 2024

The study was carried out in Linau Village, Maje District, Kaur Regency, with the objective of analyzing the marketing mix, specifically examining the impact of product, price, promotion, and distribution channels on Kuritos. A descriptive qualitative approach was utilized. Primary data were gathered firsthand through interviews and direct observations involving the owners, employees of the Kuritos Cracker Industry, and its consumers. Secondary data were obtained from relevant literature on marketing mix research. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, and documentation, while data analysis encompassed data reduction, presentation, and drawing conclusions.The findings reveal that product-related strategies focus on improving quality and introducing innovations, such as designing more appealing packaging. Pricing strategies involve offering discounts and conducting market condition analyses. Promotional activities are carried out through word-of-mouth and digital platforms, such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. Distribution strategies emphasize using more strategic locations, like food centers and tourist attractions, and collaborating with distributors. The study underscores the critical role of these elements in optimizing Kuritos' marketing strategy, demonstrating how their effective application enhances market presence and overall success.
A conceptual model of internal audit capability model (IACM) development to improve accountability of education funding management in private high schools in Semarang city
Authors: Raharjo Tri Joko , Yulianto Arief , Arief Sandy , Pendriana Yuli
Published: November 2024

Stakeholder involvement, such as foundations in school financial management, reflects good coordination. However, the dominant authority of foundations often limits school management, particularly in financial management. This research aims to enhance internal control by adopting the Internal Audit Capability Model (IACM). While foundations can conduct audits, schools need to establish independent audit teams at the managerial level to improve accountability. This study used the Design-Based Research (DBR) method to develop a conceptual model, employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. A total of 39 private schools in Semarang City participated, with 37 headmasters and 35 treasurers providing quantitative data. Expert interviews followed to validate the model. The research presents a framework for systemic change in financial auditing, positioning an independent school audit team as essential for financial control. This team, consisting of school practitioners, supports transparency and reduces foundation regulation rigidity. The model offers opportunities for policymakers and educational foundations to adapt the concept within the private school context, promoting decisions to reform the financial audit system, with the headmaster playing a formal audit role.
Integrating digital marketing for enhanced banking performance
Authors: Mohamad Balouza
Published: November 2024

This study aims to explore the correlation between digital marketing and banking performance in terms of customer relationships, innovation, retention, and financial perspectives. It assesses how the use of the digital elements should go beyond has more than the traditional marketing techniques to change to suit the customer expectation and embracing of technologies. The first research question raises a question with regard to how digital marketing affects/benefits the bank and how it complements conventional marketing. In light of that, the study seeks to holistically measure the effects of digital marketing on banking performance, analyze interactions of digital and conventional promotional strategies, compare customer acquisition/retention output, and review financial consequences of embracing digital procedures. Hypotheses are developed around four key areas: The research measures customer relationships, service innovation, customer acquisition and retention, and financial performance. A sequential design is employed, prejudice to the fact that a combination of both quantitative data along with the qualitative analysis is utilized in an effort to offer a comprehensive perspective of the research question. This research work examines these impacts analyzing the case of Bank Audi – more specifically the Neobank project. The study establishes a close relationship between digital marketing and better relationship with customers as evident in the higher levels of engagement. Marketing communication comes out as the most innovative influencer dictating how new products and services are developed. Furthermore, marketing communications demonstrate their effectiveness in acquiring and maintaining customers and substantially increasing the revenues. Interviews with the Bank Audi’s executives reveal importance of digital marketing as the way to address clients’ expectations and improve organizational performance. The study further finds that for the banking sector to achieve the benefits of digitization, more investment is required in digital marketing technologies. This supports the need to carry out training and education on new trends in digital marketing and the need to incorporate improvement in data analytics in order to translate customer behaviors data into practical business strategies. This raises a question of how banks have to enhance the security of their data or how they can improve customer confidence as banking moves online.
Caring for Nature: A Discussion on the Ethics of Nature
Authors: Kızmaz Melih Can , Polat İbrahim Halil
Published: November 2024

Care ethics is essential for establishing a relationship with nature rooted in care, love, and respect. Considering these relationships care ethics mainly considers them in related to human beings but instead of this view, in this paper, we will examine these relationships through the lens of Aldo Leopold’s Land Ethics. Accordingly, in this paper, we aim to explore the idea that how can we extend that relationship through non-human beings such as animals, soils, et cetera. Furthermore, regarding Nel Nodding’s ecofeminist perspective as distinguishing ethical perspectives as female and male ethical perspectives, firstly, we will argue female ethical perspectives alongside of care ethics and Aldo Leopold’s land ethics and thus we will discuss the ethical relationship between human beings and nature. On the other hand, we will discuss male ethical perspectives by taking deontological ethics into account as a complementary view for the application of care ethics in the practical sphere. Therefore, in this paper, we contend that combining female and male ethical perspectives will provide as a complete account of an ethics of nature.
Working Memory, Task Type, and Chinese High School Students’ English Vocabulary Acquisition
Authors: Wang Weiqing , Tang Jiafan
Published: November 2024

Audiovisual learning is gaining increasing attention, with factors such as working memory and task type potentially influencing learning outcomes. This study examined English vocabulary acquisition among 110 Chinese high school English as a foreign language learners with varying levels of working memory (high and low) and different types of tasks (input-based and output-based). After engaging in an audiovisual activity, the learners were divided into six groups: a high capacity input group, a high capacity output group, a high capacity control group, a low capacity input group, a low capacity output group, and a low capacity control group. Two vocabulary tests were administered—one immediately after the tasks and the other two weeks later. Using repeated measures ANOVA, the findings revealed that (1) the high capacity learners significantly outperformed the low capacity learners on both the immediate and delayed tests; and (2) while the output groups showed better performance than the input groups on both tests, the differences were not statistically significant. These results add to the findings of existing research on second language (L2) vocabulary acquisition and provide valuable pedagogical insights aimed at improving L2 vocabulary instruction.
Covariate Selection Strategy for the Extended Propensity Score to Adjust for Missing Not at Random Data
Authors: Yoneyama Shintaro , Minami Mihoko
Published: November 2024

Missing data can introduce biases in the estimation of the indicator of interest if appropriate adjustments are not made. The case of Missing Not at Random (MNAR), a missing mechanism in which the missingness also depends on the missing values themselves, has been under-explored. When an outcome has MNAR data, one method to estimate the population mean of the outcome is using the extended propensity score. This method first estimates the extended propensity score, which is the missing probability conditional on the outcome and covariates. Then, the population mean of the outcome is estimated using these estimates. In this paper, we discuss which variables should be included in or excluded from the extended propensity score model to obtain an unbiased estimate of the population mean with small standard errors. First, we show which covariates, at a minimum, should be included in the model of missing probability so that the population mean estimator of the outcome is consistent. Next, we show that the inclusion of some covariates in the missing probability model results in a large variance of the population mean estimates even if they explain the missing probability well. Then, we verify these arguments using simulation experiments and argue that to obtain unbiased, small-variance estimates of the population mean, it is desirable to include only those covariates necessary for consistency. This study allows us to obtain such estimates when the outcome is MNAR and adjusted by the extended propensity score.
Teaching Transversal skills for Engineering
Authors: Isaac Siara , de Lima Joelyn
Published: November 2024

How can we better prepare engineering students to work together on dynamic, complex problems? Transversal skills are essential to maximising the potential of technical expertise, particularly when working across disciplines, cultures, and contexts.

This book provides a practical approach for developing students’ transversal skills based on the 3T PLAY Trident framework and evidence-informed experiential learning approaches. Designed to enable higher education instructors to improve how transversal skills are taught, this book provides:

Graphical activity outlines with timing, mode, and materials
Downloadable handouts and slides
Review of why transversal skills should be explicitly taught, which skills are under-addressed, and conditions that support students to develop skills
Evidence-informed conceptual summaries and practice based tips
A backward design structure to create new activities to teach transversal skills

To learn more about how this book is useful for you, visit the Reviews tab to read feedback from educators in 6 different countries.

These resources were created as part of the 3T PLAY project at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), supported by funding from the LEGO Foundation.
Sustainable Marketing Using Balance Scorecard Tool for the Cebu Minimarket in the Municipality in Colombia
Authors: Castro María Elvira Arboleda , Agredo Steev Romero , Aranda César Andrés
Published: November 2024

The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a reasonable tool postulated to be an attractive means of acquiring new organizational trends. Good practices must be implemented to achieve sustainable marketing. The objective of this study is to achieve a clear vision in the short, medium, and long term, illustrating the strategic planning and key performance indicators of the company in a straightforward manner, and demonstrating that the management is achieving the desired results. Once the issue was identified, a descriptive and qualitative methodology was developed to analyze the impact of the BSC on the sustainability of the Cebu Minimarket market, situated in a municipality in Colombia. Primary sources were used in this process. A mixed-methods approach was employed to assess its effectiveness. This entailed conducting interviews with customers to gauge their perceptions of the business and with employees to obtain detailed insights into the marketing of the distributed products. This allowed for the development of a robust research foundation and the ability to effectively deploy the tool. The results are contingent on the implementation of effective financial and administrative management strategies, which are instrumental in fostering a stable economic environment, developing customer loyalty, promoting sustainable consumption, and optimizing internal processes. As a scientific novelty, this tool seeks to transform organizations into new administrative approaches where timely methods are fundamental for the generation of income and decision-making, thus energizing an economy where new technologies have become fundamental catalysts through the improvement of productivity and competitiveness. The results of this research enabled the measurement of the added values perceived by customers and employees. There was an innovative approach based mainly on commercial indicators, which was inadequate for comprehensive and effective strategic management.
Traditional Medicine Uses of Madurese Ethnic, Indonesia: Indigenous Knowledge “Jamu” in Relation with Medicinal Plants
Authors: Muharrami Laila Khamsatul , Santoso Mardi , Fatmawati Sri
Published: November 2024

Among the indigenous knowledge possessed by Indonesians is their proficiency in utilizing medicinal plants. Madura Island, a constituent of East Java Province in Indonesia, stands out for its local wisdom associated with herbal ingredients. This indigenous knowledge pertaining to various medicinal substances can be explored through an ethnobotanical investigation of medicinal plants. This study delves into the findings of studies on ethnobotany, shedding light on the potential of medicinal plants employed as herbal remedies by the Madurese people. This study aimed to document the types of medicinal plants, parts, and types of Madurese Jamu. Field data were collected by direct observation and semi-structured interviews with both herbalists and vendors specializing in Madura herbal medicine ingredients. Subsequently, the obtained results underwent analysis utilizing descriptive statistical methods, including UV (Use Value), FUV (Frequency of Use Value), and the Informant Consensus Factor (ICF). The findings revealed the utilization of 27 distinct formulations as traditional herbal remedies (jamu), incorporating 74 species of medicinal plants sourced from 40 different families. Among the residents, 28% preferred to use plant leaves. Predominantly, species from the Zingiberaceae family were widely used (FUV = 0.43), with Curcuma longa being consistently reported by all informants, boasting a UV of 1.06. Notably, herbs specific to women exhibited the highest Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) values, reaching 0.75. The incorporation of scientific knowledge regarding the types and applications of medicinal plants may be pivotal for advancing treatment development and enhancing public health in the future.
Comparison of the Main Evidence-Based Learning Strategies in Basic Education in Mexico
Authors: Sarabia-Alonso Ma. Teresa , Alvarez-Cedillo Jesus Antonio , Alvarez-Sanchez Teodoro , Gómez Raúl Junior Sandoval , Aguilar-Fernandez Mario
Published: November 2024

In the context of primary education in Mexico, it is essential to consider evidence-based learning strategies to improve student outcomes. Evidence-based learning techniques have focused on the application of rigorous scientific methods to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of various educational strategies. These techniques allow educators and teaching professionals to determine which methods and approaches are most effective in improving student learning. This study tests the methods of Adaptive Learning, Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, and Online Learning. Qualitative research was carried out, and grounded theory was applied as a method with the purpose of analyzing the impact of these methods on the teaching-learning process in the four case studies that belong to primary basic education institutions in Mexico. Pedagogical activities based on digital games were created, and effective teaching practices, evidence-based teaching, and classroom management strategies were implemented. Finally, they built strong relationships with students, which contributed to positive learning outcomes. This research is novel due to the degree of participation of students, teachers, and administrators that resulted in verifying the importance of the implementation of new teaching methods that arouse the interest of students, thus generating significant learning.
The Role of Community Pharmacies in Mental Health Support and Medication Management
Authors: Dar Mohd Altaf , Qadir Afshana , Qadrie Zulfkar , Ashraf Humaira
Published: November 2024

Community pharmacies have increasingly become key players in mental health support, serving as accessible health hubs within communities. Pharmacists in these settings provide critical services such as medication management, patient education, and early intervention for mental health conditions. As front-line healthcare professionals, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to offer consistent support for patients with mental health disorders, ensuring safe and effective medication use, monitoring adherence, and providing tailored counseling to enhance patient outcomes. In their role as medication managers, pharmacists work closely with patients to optimize treatment plans, particularly for those managing complex mental health regimens. They help to identify and resolve issues related to side effects, drug interactions, or adherence difficulties, ensuring patients remain on track with their prescribed therapies. Through patient education, pharmacists demystify mental health conditions and reduce stigma by providing clear, accessible information about medications and mental health management strategies. Beyond medication management, community pharmacists contribute to early detection of mental health issues by using screening tools and regular patient interactions to identify early signs of disorders like depression or anxiety. In cases requiring more specialized care, they are well-suited to refer patients to appropriate mental health professionals, facilitating timely intervention. However, the integration of mental health support into community pharmacy practice faces challenges, including stigma surrounding mental health, time constraints in busy pharmacy settings, and limited collaboration with mental health specialists. Enhancing the role of community pharmacists through expanded services, continuous professional education, and improved interprofessional collaboration can bridge these gaps and increase their impact on mental health care. With the right support and resources, community pharmacies hold significant potential to contribute meaningfully to mental health support, ensuring greater accessibility and quality of care for patients in need.
Integrative Approaches to Climate Change, Urban Expansion, and Sustainable Development: A Global and Interdisciplinary Review
Authors: Ahmed Farham
Published: November 2024

This review paper synthesizes findings on the intersection of climate change, urban expansion, demographic transitions, and sustainable development. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this work examines case studies from diverse geographies to explore how rapid urbanization, environmental stress, and technological innovations impact global ecosystems. Our review covers climate-induced migration, land-use changes, groundwater depletion, and sustainable development practices, advocating for integrated policy solutions that align with ecological preservation and social resilience. The findings underscore the need for innovative urban planning, predictive modeling, and community-driven conservation to address complex global challenges.
Mercat de l'art, col·leccionisme i museus 2021
Authors: Domènech Vives Ignasi , Bassegoda Hugas Bonaventura
Published: November 2024

La nostra intenció amb la realització d’aquesta jornada ha estat crear una plataforma on poder presentar uns resultats de recerca i discutir-los amb comoditat amb tots els diferents sectors vinculats a les arts: universitaris, professionals dels museus, antiquaris, galeristes, marxants, experts, restauradors, col·leccionistes i afeccionats en general. Estem convençuts de la plena complementarietat de tots aquests punts de vista perquè el progrés del col·leccionisme al llarg de la història ha anat sempre en paral·lel a la formació dels museus i a la configuració del coneixement i l’estudi de les arts. Per això, hem cregut en la utilitat d’una jornada en la qual coincidir i compartir informacions i coneixences, amb un format amable i en un lloc d’una forta empremta simbòlica en la història del col·leccionisme a Catalunya com és el Palau de Maricel de Sitges.
Josep Jurch i Ribas
Authors: Daufí Muñoz Alícia
Published: November 2024

Josep Jurch (1808-1891), clarinetista i compositor barceloní, va deixar en testimoni unes memòries que posen de manifest quina era l'activitat musical a la Barcelona del vuit-cents. La seva activitat com a intèrpret va estar lligada a les orquestres del Liceo Filodramático de Montesión i del Gran Teatre del Liceu. Així mateix, destaca el seu pas per les cobles d'agrupacions instrumentals que amenitzaven els actes litúrgics i els balls de festes majors. El clarinetista aporta moltes dades que permeten conèixer com s'organitzaven les gires i els viatges, quines plantilles instrumentals utilitzaven, el repertori que interpretaven o, fins i tot, el nom dels integrants d'aquestes. Josep Jurch també va dedicar-se al camp de la composició. L'escriptura de música ballable el va portar a convertir-se en un compositor de renom en aquest àmbit. Les seves obres no només van sonar a Barcelona, sinó que se'n va fer una difusió per tots els pobles de Catalunya on Jurch acudia amb la cobla. Les memòries de Josep Jurch posen en relleu com era l'ofici de músic a la Catalunya del segle XIX: més enllà de la seva faceta com a intèrpret i com a professor de la càtedra de clarinet al Conservatori del Liceu, Jurch també va explorar el camp de la composició i va revolucionar la música ballable del moment.
Apunts biogràfics dels Lupresti a la llum d'un dietari familiar
Authors: Daufí Rodergas Xavier
Published: November 2024

El dietari manuscrit de la família Lupresti que es presenta en aquest volum representa un valuós document de contextualització que ha servit per assentar les bases que hauran de permetre bastir les biografies de tres músics barcelonins (Plàcido, Domingo i Anton) que, si bé no van desenvolupar una carrera internacional, sí que van tenir una presència destacada en el context musical de la Barcelona de finals del segle XIX i principis del XX. Ultra els grans noms, la història es construeix a partir d'una infinitat de personatges que, tot interactuant entre si, teixeixen un entramat social que resulta imprescindible de conèixer per comprendre en tota la seva profunditat el decurs de la història. És per aquest motiu que el dietari manuscrit dels Lupresti, tot i que no proporcioni la quantitat suficient de dades que permetin l'elaboració de les biografies definitives de Plàcido, Domingo i Anton, resulta ser, certament, una feliç troballa d'una més de les múltiples facetes que conformen la història musical del nostre país i que, per tant, contribuirà a la seva, més completa, comprensió.
O nobel português
Authors: Lopes d’ El Rei Priscilla , Carvalho Beatriz
Published: November 2024

La proposta d'aquest llibre va partir de l'ex degà de la Facultat de Traducció i Interpretació, l'estimat Albert Branchadell -a qui agraïm la seva confiança-, i no podia arribar en millor moment, ja que aquest any 2022 es commemora el centenari del naixement de José Saramago (Azinhaga, 1922). La invitació pretenia donar continuïtat a la col·lecció "12 Literatures" creada per la FTI, que serveix per a mostrar al món les 12 llengües que s'ensenyen en aquesta institució. Que el segon volum estigués dedicat a l'únic (fins ara) Premi Nobel en llengua portuguesa va ser un honor per a nosaltres com a editors.