bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
السلوك الاستباقي للإدارة العليا وتأثيره في تحقيق التميز المنظمي
دراسة مسحية لآراء عينة من القيادات العليا في عدد من المنظمات الخدمية في الموصل
Authors: قلندر اماني , حسيب الجليلي الاء
Published: February 2025

يهدف البحث الى معرفة تأثير السلوك الاستباقي للإدارة العليا بأبعاده (تحمل المسؤولية، السلوك الصوتي، الابتكار الفردي، الوقاية من المشكلات) في تحقيق التميز المنظمي بأبعاده (تميز الاستراتيجية، تميز القيادة، تميز الموارد البشرية، تميز الهيكل المنظمي، تميز الثقافة التنظيمية) في كل من مديرية بلدية الموصل ومديرية كهرباء نينوى/ توزيع المنطقة الشمالية. ولقد اجريت الدراسة لمعرفة مدى تأثير ذلك عن طريق دراسة آراء القيادات العليا في كلا المديريتين وبسبب وجود نوع من القصور والمحدودية في ادراك مضامين متغيري الدراسة (السلوك الاستباقي والتميز التنظيمي)، ويمكن بلورة مشكلة البحث في تساؤل وهو (هل أن تحقيق التميز التنظيمي في المنظمات المبحوثة مرهون بامتلاك قادتها للابعاد المجسدة للسلوك الاستباقي؟) حيث أن تحقيق التميز المنظمي يساعد المنظمة على البقاء والنمو والاستمرار وتحقيق أهدافها. تضمن مجتمع البحث كل من مديرية بلدية الموصل ومديرية كهرباء نينوى/ توزيع المنطقة الشمالية وشملت عينة البحث في المنظمات المبحوثة الادارات العليا كاملة في المديريتين، كما اعتمد البحث على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي لجمع وتحليل البيانات باستخدام الاستبانة وهي تمثل الاداة الرئيسة للدراسة، حيث وزعت على الادارات العليا وعددهم (145) شخصاً، وخلص البحث الى عدد من الاستنتاجات اهما وجود تأثير مباشر لأبعاد السلوك الاستباقي في تحقيق التميز المنظمي. لتوصي الدراسة بضرورة تركيز القيادات في كل من المديريتين على اعتماد ابعاد السلوك الاستباقي لما لها من اثر وفوائد كبيرة سواء في تميز هيكلها التنظيمي او تميز قياداتها ومواردها البشرية او التميز في إعداد الخطط الاستراتيجية او تميز ثقافتها التنظيمية.
A Privacy-Preserving System for Alzheimer's Disease Detection Based on Federated Learning
Authors: Zhang Wenjun , Shenghui Zhao  , Huibin Wang
Published: February 2025

Alzheimer's disease is a severe neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the elderly. Early detection is crucial for enabling timely interventions and slowing the disease's progression. A promising approach for early detection involves analyzing audio data collected from elderly individuals in their homes using Internet of Things (IoT) devices. However, this method presents significant challenges concerning privacy and data security. This paper introduces EDP-AD (Efficient Differential Privacy-Alzheimer's Detection), an efficient and privacy-preserving system. The system utilizes small IoT devices to collect audio data from elderly individuals. By integrating machine learning, federated learning (FL) and differential privacy (DP) techniques, EDP-AD ensures that raw audio data remains local while breaking down data silos, thereby preventing potential privacy leaks during the disease detection process. To enhance system efficiency, a sparse mask updating algorithm based on Top-k is proposed. This algorithm reduces communication overhead by sparsifying the model parameters uploaded by clients within the FL framework. Evaluation on a real-world dataset shows that the system achieves an accuracy rate of 84.48%, reduces communication costs by two-thirds, and provides robust privacy protection while maintaining high efficiency.
Optimizing Bandwidth Allocation in Converged Networks Using Hybrid Deep Learning Model
Authors: Kompella Phani  , K. Karuna Kumari
Published: February 2025

The demand for high-speed network services and the increasing development of network traffic have led to the popularity of converged networks, which mix various services over a single infrastructure. However, because of the variety of application requirements and resource constraints, ensuring quality of service (QoS) in these networks is difficult. Conventional methods for allocating bandwidth are frequently static, reactive, and inefficient, which results in less-than-ideal network performance. We provide a unique deep learning method to optimize bandwidth allocation in convergent networks in order to overcome this. We create and use three deep learning models: Deep Q-Networks (DQN), Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN), and a special LSTM-based DQN model. We assess each model's performance using an extensive dataset. Our results show that the Novel DQN model performs better than the other models in terms of minimum packet loss, increased accuracy, decreased latency, throughput maximization, spectral efficiency optimization, bit error rate reduction, fairness assurance, and effective channel resource use. Better service quality is the outcome of these upgrades, which also significantly increase upload and download speeds. Our empirical studies demonstrate our methodology's usefulness in real-world scenarios and open the door to intelligent network management solutions that facilitate better QoS, efficient bandwidth allocation, and improved user experiences in converged networks.
Hubungan Motivasi Religius dan Stres Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai pada Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Majene
Authors: Taufiq Muhammad Syihabuddin , Hendrawan  , Rahmatullah
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan motivasi religious dan stress kerja seorang aparatur bisa mempengaruhi kinerjanya yang memiliki permasalahan yang kompleks, hal tersebut diharapkan bisa memberikan informasi penting dalam rangka reformasi birokrasi untuk menuju good governance  penelitian ini juga mencoba mengukur seberapa jauh motivasi religius dan stres kerja mempengaruhi kinerja mengingat motivasi  dan stres yang memiliki pengaruh yang berbeda terhadap kinerja. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif dengan menggabungkan antara data hasil penghitungan informan dengan narasi ilmiah dalam lingkup motivasi religious dan manajemen stress.
Economic Rights Aspects For Higher Education Foundation Organs
Authors: Zulkarnain A.
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini berfokus pada Aspek Hak Ekonomi Bagi Organ Penyelenggara Yayasan Perguruan Tinggi .
Metode Penelitian yang digunakan adalah Yuridis Normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan , teori/konsep ,kasus, yang terkait dengan penyelenggaraan yayasan pendidikan tinggi.Kemudian data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder berupa bahan hukum primer dan sekunder.
Hasil penelitian ini bahwa Hak ekonomi bagi organ penyelenggara yayasan sebelum Undang-Undang Yayasan, tidak jelas pengaturannya karena keberadaan yayasan dimasa lalu didirikan berdasarkan Kebiasaan dan Yurisprudensi. Setelah lahirnya Undang-Undang Nomor 28 Tahun 2004 Tentang Perubahan atas Undang-undang Nomor 16 Tahun 2001 Tentang Yayasan dalam Pasal 5 ayat (1) ,(2) ,dan (3), yang memberikan  hak ekonomi bagi Organ Pengurus Yayasan saja dengan syarat tertentu dan sesuai dengan kemampuan yayasan. Bagi organ Pembina dan Pengawas Yayasan tidak mendapatkan hak ekonomi dari Yayasan, pada hal mereka juga menduduki jabatan dan bertanggung jawab bekerja melaksanakan tugas dan kewenangan yang diberikan berdasarkan Undang-undang dan Anggaran Dasar Yayasan. Kemudian Organ Pembina dan Pengawas seharusnya memperoleh hak ekonomi sebagaimana Organ Pengurus yang diberikan gaji/upah, honorarium dan tunjangan lainnya sesuai kemampuan yayasan. Hak ekonomi beradasarkan Hak Asasi Manusia, Hak-Hak Dasar Sebagai Warga Negara Pasal 28D Ayat (2) UUD 1945, dan Teori Keadilan Distributif dan Keadilan Aequitas (Kepatutan).
The Effect Of Tax Planning, Tax Avoidance, Tax Aggressiveness, and Deferred Tax Expense on Firm Value
Authors: Mizvi Adhiya , Abukosim  , Meita Rahmawati
Published: February 2025

This research aims to empirically examine the influence of tax planning, tax avoidance, tax aggressiveness, and deferred tax expense on firm value. The population used in this study comprises LQ-45 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2019 to 2023. Using purposive sampling method, a sample of 18 companies was selected, with 90 company observations derived from financial reports. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS 30 as the analytical tool. The research findings indicate that partially, tax planning, tax aggressiveness, and deferred tax expense have an impact on firm value. Meanwhile, tax avoidance does not have a significant influence on firm value. Furthermore, based on the F statistical test, tax planning, tax avoidance, tax aggressiveness, and deferred tax expense simultaneously have an influence on firm value.
Recolección de frutos de café del suelo con canastilla: Herramienta para el manejo integrado de la broca
Authors: Constantino Luis Miguel , Oliveros-Tascón Carlos Eugenio , Benavides Machado Pablo , Gómez-Soto Juan Carlos , Serna-Giraldo César Alberto , Ramírez César Augusto , Medina-Rivera Rubén Darío , Arcila-Moreno Aníbal
Published: February 2025

La comparación de la canastilla con el método de recolección manual muestra tiempos efectivos por árbol variables, en diferentes niveles de pendiente de los cafetales. Existe una tendencia a ser más rápida la recolección de frutos del suelo con la canastilla en pendientes menores del 50%, y con la recolección manual en pendientes mayores a este porcentaje.
Pengaruh Rasio Keuangan Terhadap Harga Saham Dengan Per Sebagai Pemoderasi Perusahaan Sektor Kesehatan
Authors: Danang Kuncara Jakti  , Rifandi Muhamad
Published: February 2025

The study aims at finding out the effect of Current Ratio (CR), Return on Equity (ROE), and Earning per Share (EPS) on stock prices with Price Earning Ratio (PER) as the moderating variable in health sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2015-2021. The sampling in this study was purposive sampling resulting in 8 companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The research is a qualitative study. The research method used multiple linear regression and residual test. The analysis tool was the SPSS version 25 program. The results of the study showed that the Current Ratio (CR) and Return on Equity (ROE) variables do not affect the stock prices of health sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, while the Earning per Share (EPS) variable has a positive and significant effect on stock prices of health sector companies listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange. In addition, the Price Earning Ration (PER) variable is unable to moderate the relationship between the Current Ratio (CR), Return on Equity (ROE), and Earning per Share (EPS) on stock prices of health sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
Pengaruh Faktor Financial Distress Dan Audit Fee Terhadap Audit Delay
Authors: Supriadi Adi , Ginting Jimmy Paulino
Published: February 2025

This research was conducted to determine the independent variable financial distress, audit fees and the dependent variable, namely audit delay. This research was conducted on property & real estate companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2021 period. Financial distress affects audit delay. This can happen if a company has been identified as having bad finances because it is beyond the control of the company concerned, then the auditor needs to carry out further investigation to investigate the evidence that supports and causes the company's finances to become bad. Of course, this requires more time, so financial distress is said to influence the occurrence of audit delays. However, the sample used in this research is limited to using only Property & Real Estate Sub Sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange within a period of 5 years, 2017-2021 period from a total of 62 companies so that the research results cannot be generalized in general to companies in Indonesia. The limited variables used in this research, such as audit fees, resulted in a decrease in the number of samples because there were no companies that included the audit fee amount in their financial reports. Because this research uses secondary data, data analysis relies heavily on data publications and company financial reports. This research only uses 2 independent variables, namely financial distress and audit fees, so this research still has many shortcomings.
Analisis Kinerja Keuangan Menggunakan Rasio Profitabilitas Dan Metode Economic Value Added (EVA)
Authors: Dian Anita  , Nurdiandani Nirmala
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the financial performance of PT. Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk using two main approaches: profitability ratios and the Economic Value Added (EVA) method. This approach is conducted to provide an overview of how effectively the company generates profits and creates value for its shareholders. The study employs a descriptive qualitative method using secondary financial data from the period 2019-2023. The results indicate that PT. Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk experienced fluctuations in profitability ratios. A decline was observed in 2020 and 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which adversely affected this industrial sector due to the implementation of Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM). Overall, the company's performance in terms of profitability ratios is still below the industry average. The assessment using the EVA method showed fluctuations during the 2019-2023 period but remained positive, indicating that the company is still capable of creating additional value for the shareholders.  The implication of this study is the importance of monitoring financial perfomance and adjusting strategies to ensure the company’s sustainability and growth in the future.
Perbandingan Profitabilitas Bank Konvensional Sebelum dan Setelah Hadirnya Fintech P2P Lending Periode 2014 – 2023
Authors: Nurazizah Putri Amalia , Noer Ridha Noorsyah Adi
Published: February 2025

This study aims to review whether there is a significant difference in the profitability of the conventional banking sector before and after the presence of start-up Fintech P2P Lending as measured by the level of profitability ratios ROA, NIM, and BOPO. Descriptive studies and quantitative methods are used in this study, with the population used, namely Conventional Banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the period 2014 - 2023 with a total of 9 banks through purposive sampling method. The data used for processing is secondary data from the company's financial statements taken per year. Data processing was carried out using the SPSS 26 program by conducting Normality Test and Differential Test, which was carried out by the Paired Sample T-Test and Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed that the ROA and NIM variables had a significant dissimilarity and effect before and after the presence of P2P lending, while for the BOPO variable there was no significant dissimilarity.
Analisis Rasio Solvabilitas Untuk Menilai Kinerja Keuangan PT.Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Kabupaten Kolaka
Authors: Yanti Septi Rindi , Kartomo  , Sabarudin
Published: February 2025

This study aims to determine the Solvency Ratio Analysis to Assess Financial Performance of PT. Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Kolaka Regency. This study uses a Qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. In collecting data, researchers use data collection techniques, namely interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique used is the solvency ratio formula. The results of the study show that the financial performance of PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk Kolaka Branch from 2021 to 2023 based on the Debt to Asset Ratio is in a fairly healthy condition. Because, based on the standard ratio value, it is stated <40%, which is considered fairly healthy. The financial performance of PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk from 2021 to 2023 based on the Debt to Equity Ratio is in a very unhealthy condition. Because, based on the standard ratio value, it is stated <200%, which is considered very unhealthy.
Analisis Metadata Pada Literatur Akuntansi Sektor Publik Dan Pengelolaan Aset
Authors: Azis Muh. Irfandy
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the distribution patterns of academic documents in the fields of public sector accounting and asset management based on metadata parameters such as publication year, source, author, institutional affiliation, country, document type, and subject area. Using a descriptive approach based on metadata and data from the Scopus database, this research identifies trends, geographical contributions, and the roles of journals and institutions in the development of the literature. The findings reveal a significant increase in publications in this field, especially during the 2020–2025 period, with articles being the dominant document type and Business, Management, and Accounting as the main subject. Australia, Italy, and the United Kingdom are the largest geographical contributors, with the Public Money and Management journal making the most significant contribution. The analysis also highlights the important roles of several key authors and leading institutions, as well as the diversity of contributions from various sources and countries. This research offers both theoretical and practical implications. Theoretically, the metadata analysis provides insights into research distribution, thematic trends, and the potential for cross-institutional collaboration. Practically, the findings support more targeted policy-making in public sector management, including improvements in efficiency and sustainability. Despite limitations in the uneven access to historical data, this study paves the way for future research to explore underexplored areas, subject diversification, and the development of interdisciplinary approaches.
Cinta di Era Digital: Mengungkap Mencari Pasangan di Waplog melalui Perspektif Fenomenologi Alfred Schutz
Authors: Tati Hilayati  , Mayasari  , Tri Widya Budhiharti
Published: February 2025

This research aims to understand the phenomenon of looking for a partner on the online dating application Waplog, through Alfred Schurtz's phenomenological approach. This research focuses on the motives, meanings and communication experiences experienced by users of the online dating application Waplog in their efforts to find a partner. Qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach were used to explore the subjective experiences of informants selected purposively. Data collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using phenomenological interpretation. The research results show that the motives of Waplog application users vary from the need for social interaction to efforts to forget painful past experiences. The meanings formed in this application also differ depending on the user's background and expectations, be it for a friend to talk to, starting a new relationship, having the courage to express feelings, or starting a more serious relationship. The communication experience that occurs also reflects a unique social experience, where online dating users on the Waplog application have meaning and management in virtual interactions. This research provides new insights into how individuals interpret their experiences in the digital world in the context of finding a partner. These findings also highlight that technology shapes social interaction patterns and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships in the digital era.
Moral Kekeluargaan Dalam Film Anime "One Piece: Red" Karya Eiichiro Oda
Authors: Mayra Azzahra Larasati H  , Arief Ruslan
Published: February 2025

This article examines the moral message of family in the anime film "One Piece: Red". The film "One Piece: Red" is a popular anime film released in 2022. This film also raises the theme of family and the relationships between members of a pirate crew. This research uses Roland Barthes semiotic analysis to examine the moral message of family in the film "One Piece: Red". Barthes semiotics views signs as systems of meaning that are structured and bound by certain rules. The aim of this research is to recognize and analyze the symbols and indicators contained in films that show family values. This film explores the fundamental meaning behind the images and narrative through Roland Barthes semiotic technique, which distinguishes between denotation and connotation. "One Piece: Red" continues to highlight the value of family members' support, sacrifice and unity. This film shows how family ties can be a source of strength in the face of adversity through the nuances of its characters and plot. This research adds to our knowledge of how popular anime can communicate important social and cultural values.
Strategi Komunikasi Pemasaran Sip Studio Photography Melalui Media Instagram
Authors: Azriel Afdhal Furqani  , Siti Nursanti  , Fardiah Oktariani Lubis
Published: February 2025

This study aims to determine the marketing communication process carried out by Sip Studio Photography through Instagram media. This study uses the theory of The Circular Model Of Some which includes four main aspects, namely share, optimize, manage, engage which aims to support effective marketing communication strategies carried out by Sip Studio Photography. The method used is a case study with a qualitative approach that is descriptive and the data collection technique uses the results of observations and interviews with several informants such as owners, admins and users of their services as well as observation and documentation. The results of this study indicate that Sip Studio Photography uses new media as a marketing communication strategy in order to adapt to changes experienced by consumers due to the development of information and communication technology.
Pemanfaatan Media Digital dalam Promosi Pariwisata Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Pangandaran
Authors: Galang Ikhwan Aji Sabda  , Fahrudin Atef
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini mengkaji cara Disparbud Kabupaten Pangandaran mempromosikan pariwisata, strategi berbasis media, dan penggunaan media oleh wisatawan untuk mengakses informasi. Menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus, data diperoleh melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan dokumentasi dari 32 informan, termasuk enam pejabat Disparbud dan 26 wisatawan (13 laki-laki, 13 perempuan). Hasil menunjukkan Disparbud memanfaatkan media offline (flyer, booklet, banner, peta wisata) dan online (website, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter). Media sosial dipilih karena efektif dan murah. Wisatawan umumnya memperoleh informasi tentang Pangandaran melalui media online, khususnya media sosial.
JWST Imaging of Edge-on Protoplanetary Disks. IV. Mid-infrared Dust Scattering in the HH 30 Disk
Authors: Tazaki Ryo , Ménard François , Duchêne Gaspard , Villenave Marion , Ribas Álvaro , Stapelfeldt Karl R. , Perrin Marshall D. , Pinte Christophe , Wolff Schuyler G. , Padgett Deborah L. , Ma Jie , Martinien Laurine , Roumesy Maxime
Published: February 2025

We present near- and mid-infrared (IR) broadband imaging observations of the edge-on protoplanetary disk around HH 30 with the James Webb Space Telescope/Near Infrared Camera and the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI). We combine these observations with archival optical/near-IR scattered light images obtained with the Hubble Space Telescope and a millimeter-wavelength dust continuum image obtained with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) with the highest spatial resolution ever obtained for this target. Our multiwavelength images clearly reveal the vertical and radial segregation of micron-sized and submillimeter-sized grains in the disk. In the near- and mid-IR, the images capture not only bireflection nebulae separated by a dark lane but also diverse dynamical processes occurring in the HH 30 disk, such as spiral- and tail-like structures, a conical outflow, and a collimated jet. In contrast, the ALMA image reveals a flat dust disk in the disk midplane. By performing radiative transfer simulations, we show that grains of about 3 μm in radius or larger are fully vertically mixed to explain the observed mid-IR scattered light flux and its morphology, whereas millimeter-sized grains are settled into a layer with a scale height of ≳1 au at 100 au from the central star. We also find a tension in the disk inclination angle inferred from optical/near-IR and millimeter observations, with the latter being closer to exactly edge-on. Finally, we report the first detection of the proper motion of an emission knot associated with the mid-IR collimated jet detected by combining two epochs of our MIRI 12.8 μm observations.
First Results from the JWST Early Release Science Program Q3D: The Fast Outflow in a Red Quasar at z = 0.44
Authors: Liu 刘 Weizhe 伟哲 , Veilleux Sylvain , Sankar Swetha , Rupke David S. N. , Zakamska Nadia L. , Wylezalek Dominika , Vayner Andrey , Bertemes Caroline , Ishikawa Yuzo , Chen Yu-Ching , Greene Jenny E. , Heckman Timothy , Liu Guilin , Chen Hsiao-Wen , Lutz Dieter , Johnson Sean D. , Nesvadba Nicole P. H. , Ogle Patrick , Diachenko Nadiia , Goulding Andy D. , Hainline Kevin N. , Hamann Fred , Lim Hui Xian Grace , Lützgendorf Nora , Mainieri Vincenzo , McCrory Ryan , Murphree Grey , Shen Lu , Sturm Eckhard , Whitesell Lillian
Published: February 2025

Quasar feedback may play a key role in the evolution of massive galaxies. The dust-reddened quasar F2M110648.35+480712 at z = 0.4352 is one of the few cases at its redshift that exhibits powerful quasar feedback through bipolar outflows. Our new observation with the integral field unit mode of the Near-infrared Spectrograph on board JWST opens a new window to examine this spectacular outflow through the Paα emission line with ~3× better spatial resolution than previous work. The morphology and kinematics of the Paα nebula confirm the existence of a bipolar outflow extending on a scale of  ∼17 × 14 kpc and with a velocity reaching ∼1100 km s−1. The higher spatial resolution of our new observation leads to more reliable measurements of outflow kinematics. Considering only the spatially resolved outflow and assuming an electron density of 100 cm−2, the mass, momentum, and kinetic energy outflow rates are ∼50–210 M
⊙ yr−1, ∼(0.3–1.7) × 1036 dynes (∼14%–78% of the quasar photon momentum flux), and  ∼​​​​​​(0.16–1.27) × 1044 erg s−1 (∼0.02%–0.20% of the quasar bolometric luminosity), respectively. The local instantaneous outflow rates generally decrease radially. We infer that the quasar is powerful enough to drive the outflow, while stellar processes cannot be overlooked as a contributing energy source. The mass outflow rate is ∼0.4–1.5 times the star formation rate, and the ratio of kinetic energy outflow rate to the quasar bolometric luminosity is comparable to the minimum value required for negative quasar feedback in simulations. This outflow may help regulate the star formation activity within the system to some extent.
Biodiversity restated: > 99.9% of global species in Soil Biota
Authors: Blakemore Robert J.
Published: February 2025

More than a decade of research led to the conclusion in 2022 that the Soil Biome is home to ~ 2.1 × 1024 taxa and thus supports > 99.9% of global species biodiversity, mostly Bacteria or other microbes, based upon topographic field data. A subsequent 2023 report tabulated a central value of just 1.04 × 1010 taxa claiming soils had 59 ± 15%, i.e., 44–74% (or truly 10–50%?) of the global total, while incidentally confirming upper values of ~ 90% for soil Bacteria. Incompatibility of these two studies is reviewed, supporting prior biodiversity data with the vast majority of species inhabiting soils, despite excluding viruses (now with ~ 5 × 1031 virions and 1026 species most, ~ 80%, in soils). The status of Oligochaeta (earthworms) and other taxa marked “?” in the 2023 paper are clarified. Although biota totals are increased considerably, inordinate threats of topsoil erosion and poisoning yet pertain with finality of extinction. Species affected include Keystone taxa, especially earthworms and microbes, essential for a healthy Soil foundation to sustain the Tree-of-Life inhabiting the Earth.
Recherche-Intervention et formation : dynamiques participatives pour accompagner le changement « partenariat en santé »
Authors: Lartiguet Patrick , Broussal Dominique , Saint-Jean Michèle
Published: February 2025

La Recherche-Intervention (R-I), démarche participative pour accompagner le changement, positionne les acteurs sociaux comme coproducteurs de la recherche en légitimant leur compréhension du changement étudié, leur participation à la production de savoirs utiles à l’action. L’objet de cette contribution est d’interroger et caractériser la dynamique de formation, telle qu’elle se manifeste dans une R-I, où le « faire science avec » prend la forme d’une recherche partenariale entre chercheurs, praticiens et usagers. Nous nous appuierons pour ce faire sur une R-I visant à promouvoir le partenariat en santé.
Evaluating Lexical Competency in Saudi Arabia's Hybridized EFL Ecosystem
Authors: Al Fraidan Abdullah
Published: February 2025

This study explores vocabulary assessment practices in Saudi Arabia's hybrid EFL ecosystem, leveraging platforms like Blackboard and Google Forms. The focus is on identifying prevalent test formats and evaluating their alignment with modern pedagogical goals. To classify vocabulary assessment formats in hybridized EFL contexts and recommend the integration of AI-enhanced adaptive testing to improve assessment effectiveness and learner outcomes. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including analysis of 161 online test samples and semi-structured interviews with test designers. A taxonomy was developed to classify tests into multiple-choice and open-response paradigms, assessing their cognitive demands and contextual usage. Results highlighted the predominance of multiple-choice and cloze tasks, emphasizing recognition over retrieval. Digital platforms enabled test administration, but adaptive, AI-driven assessments were notably absent. The findings advocate for integrating AI technologies in vocabulary assessment to create adaptive and personalized evaluations.
Harnessing Geothermal Energy for Decarbonization and Sustainable Agricultural Development Using Geotto
Authors: Kata Dominic , Gatune Julius , Kanana Innocent
Published: February 2025

This paper discusses the feasibility of geothermal power as a sustainable solution within the agri-food chain focusing on relational to global decarbonization plans. As the world shifts focus towards sourcing Renewable energy for minimal emission of greenhouse gases. Geothermal energy is receiving a lot of attention for its reliability. The Geotto system, which was piloted in the Eburru community of Kenya, showed how geothermal energy – IoT – AI interaction could be utilized in agricultural economies to the optimal level. The project of developing locally-owned incubators powered by geothermal energies helped to increase the hatch ratios as well as the energy, but not the fossil fuel consumption. The cross-sectional utilization of this resource in, for instance, crop drying, greenhouses, and fish farming was discussed as a prospect. Some of the challenges that were observed in Geotto’s case are technical barriers and the opposition to the adoption of new technology by the public and relevant authorities. The Geotto team tackled these problems in cooperation with the community and local government. From this pilot study, it is evident that geothermal power holds promise and value to be pursued as a long-term investment in the pursuit of higher food productivity with less pollution in addition to aiding the case for decarbonization. The pilot findings indicate that the kind of systems being implemented can likely be extended to other agricultural segments to support grassroots initiatives and strengthen world economies.
Contaminated theatre footwear: a potential source of infection for the wearer in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura
Authors: Thilakarathne U. A. N. N. , Thilakasiri M. J. H. , Thennakoon T. M. S. H. , Thennakoon T. M. T. S. , Thilakarathna R. A. J. S. , Vithsuka P. K. D. I. , Illapperuma S. C.
Published: February 2025

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Isolation and identification of potent naringinase-producing bacteria from different plant parts of Citrus aurantium
Authors: Kavashana P. , Kapilan R. , Yapa P. N. , Dunuweera A. N.
Published: February 2025

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A comparative evaluation of the resistance to vertical root fracture after removal of separated instruments using three instrument retrieval systems: An in vitro study
Authors: Lobo Wendy Maria Vianney , Sayed Abrar , Sapkale Kishor , Ramugade Manoj , Benavides Ana Cristina Mejia
Published: February 2025

Introduction:

Separated instruments have been retrieved from root canals using different systems of instruments. However, it has been a common observation that usage of available retrieval systems may weaken the roots of teeth making them prone to fracture and subsequent failure of the treatment as a whole. Hence, the following study was conducted to evaluate and compare the resistance to vertical root fracture after retrieval of separated instruments from the root canal using Ultrasonic U Files, Ultrasonic Tip (Acteon Endo Success ET25 Retreatment Tip), or the Endo Rescue System under magnification of the dental operating microscope.

Materials and Methods:

Forty-two moderately curved mesiobuccal roots of extracted decoronated mandibular first molar teeth were hemisectioned to standardize them to a length of 15 mm each. Following biomechanical preparation, 4-mm length ProTaper gold rotary finishing files F2 were intentionally separated in the middle third of the mesiobuccal root canal and verified radiographically. The samples were then randomly divided into three groups, and retrieval of the separated instrument was performed using the Ultrasonic U files, Ultrasonic ET25 Retreatment tip, or Endo Rescue System, respectively. After retrieval of the separated instruments, the samples were subjected to testing for vertical root fracture resistance using a universal testing machine with an accuracy of ± 1%. The data collected from all the samples were then subjected to statistical analysis.

Result:

Ultrasonic U files (Group A) showed the highest vertical root fracture resistance, with a statistically significant difference from the samples treated with ET 25 Ultrasonic retreatment tips(Group B). No significant differences were observed between Group A and C or Group B and Endo Rescue System (Group C) (P > 0.05).

Summary and Conclusion:

It was observed that Ultrasonic U files offer the least reduction in the vertical root fracture resistance after removal of separated instruments followed by the Endo Rescue system and then the ultrasonic ET25 retreatment tips. While no single instrument retrieval system is universally suitable for all situations due to various factors such as root anatomy, instrument type, location, size, pulpal status, and operator skill, clinicians should determine the treatment protocol by carefully considering the tooth’s future prognosis.
The Recalibration of Power: Republicans Take Control of the Senate and Key Health Care Committees
Authors: Davitian Leigh
Published: February 2025

In the weeks ahead, much of the print and media attention will center on President Trump’s second term, particularly his cabinet nominations, alongside the increasingly fractured state of the House of Representatives. However, the more measured and consequential activity appears to be taking place in the Senate, where a sense of stability and strategic focus may pave the way for substantive legislative developments. To that end, this article will focus on the profound changes in governance within the Senate and the shift on critical committees that will have an impact on the direction of health care.
Insulin Pen Administration Efficacy and Safety in an Older Patient
Authors: Montgomery Dylan K. , Shin Tiffany R. , Newell Bradley J.
Published: February 2025

Objective To describe a successful pharmacist-led intervention to effectively and safely provide education and pharmacotherapy management for an older patient with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who failed to remove the needle shield on insulin pens for injection.
Setting: Family medicine residency clinic. Practice Description: The clinic, part of a major urban health system, consists of 27 medical residents, 15 attending physicians, and 1 ambulatory care pharmacist managing chronic diseases collaboratively. It primarily
serves low-income patients in a Midwest city. Practice Innovation: A 93-year-old White female with T2DM, receiving insulin therapy, was referred to the ambulatory care pharmacist by her physician for diabetes management. The patient had been hospitalized recently for hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic state with a hemoglobin A1c of 15.9%. The pharmacist identified a failure to remove the needle shield on the insulin pen resulting in ineffective insulin administration, which caused persistent hyperglycemia and subsequent hospitalizations. This also posed a safety concern for
severe hypoglycemia if proper administration resumed without adjusting the inflated dosing. The pharmacist used demonstration devices and the teach-back method to provide education and implement pharmacotherapy adjustments, resulting in effective and safe insulin administration. Main
Outcome Measurements: Change in diabetes medication regimen, home blood glucose readings including continuous glucose monitor data, hemoglobin A1c results, frequency of hypoglycemic episodes, and number of hospitalizations for T2DM. Results: Over seven months, dose
adjustments to basal insulin, combined with proper administration technique and the addition of empagliflozin, resulted in a hemoglobin A1c below 7%, with no severe hypoglycemia or diabetes-related hospitalizations. Conclusion: Medication errors, including insulin administration
errors, highlight the need for thorough education in insulin therapy management. Education and monitoring empower older patients to self-manage diabetes safely and effectively, aligning with guidelines. Further research is required to identify optimal strategies for educating older patients
on self-managing T2DM with insulin therapy.
Assessing the Rate of inappropriately Crushed Medications in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Authors: Brunemann Alicia , Schifano Alexandra , Fenwick Stephanie , Seibert Casondra
Published: February 2025

Purpose: Evaluate the impact of senior care pharmacists’ medication management when a Do Not Crush (DNC) list is used to identify patients inappropriately receiving crushed medications. Methods: Participating senior care pharmacists retrospectively
assessed skilled nursing residents with active medications on the DNC list for study inclusion. Study outcomes included assessing prevalence of residents with the inability to receive medications whole orally yet receiving DNC medication(s). Additional outcomes included prevalence rate of
patients receiving DNC medications who also have enteral feeding tubing, nothing by mouth orders (NPO), or inability/unwillingness to swallow medications whole. Results: A total of 1,070 skilled nursing patients were reviewed with 778 meeting inclusion criteria. Of those
778 patients, approximately 27% were receiving inappropriately crushed medications. Of those patients, 90% warranted pharmacist intervention associated with a total of 473 medications. Females represented 67% of the patient population, and 90% of patients were 65 years of age or older. The
average number of DNC medications was three per patient. The reasons for crushing medications varied. Four patients were classified as NPO, 13 had enteral feeding tubes, 130 patients could not physically swallow medications due to dysphagia, and 122 refused to receive medications whole.
Conclusion: Senior care pharmacists can play an integral role in ensuring patients receive medications in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, safe medication practices, and use of alternative formulations as appropriate. The rate of inappropriately crushed medications
administered in skilled nursing facilities is high at 27% in the present study. This rate could be further confounded because of the possibility of medications being crushed despite the fact that there is not an indication to do so in the patient chart.
Кривые Пеано и конечные автоматы
Authors: Vlasov A V , Gashkov Sergey Borisovich
Published: February 2025

Построены конечные автоматы, реализующие отображение Гильберта из единичного отрезка в единичный квадрат, а также его варианты (замкнутая кривая и кривая, стационарная почти всюду). Исследованы свойства этого отображения, в частности, особенности преобразования им рациональных чисел.
Библиография: 11 названий.
Information Decomposition Diagrams Applied beyond Shannon Entropy: A Generalization of Hu's Theorem
Authors: Lang Leon , Baudot Pierre , Quax Rick , Forré Patrick
Published: February 2025

In information theory, one major goal is to find useful functions that summarize the amount of information contained in the interaction of several random variables. Specifically, one can ask how the classical Shannon entropy, mutual information, and higher interaction information relate to each other. This is answered by Hu's theorem, which is widely known in the form of information diagrams: it relates shapes in a Venn diagram to information functions, thus establishing a bridge from set theory to information theory. In this work, we view random variables together with the joint operation as a monoid that acts by conditioning on information functions, and entropy as a function satisfying the chain rule of information. This abstract viewpoint allows to prove a generalization of Hu's theorem. It applies to Shannon and Tsallis entropy, (Tsallis) Kullback-Leibler Divergence, cross-entropy, Kolmogorov complexity, submodular information functions, and the generalization error in machine learning. Our result implies for Chaitin's Kolmogorov complexity that the interaction complexities of all degrees are in expectation close to Shannon interaction information. For well-behaved probability distributions on increasing sequence lengths, this shows that the per-bit expected interaction complexity and information asymptotically coincide, thus showing a strong bridge between algorithmic and classical information theory.

Comment: 46 pages, 5 figures
Innovative Teaching Strategies in International Business
Authors: Fletcher Margaret , Calixto Cyntia
Published: February 2025

In collaboration with the AIB Teaching and Education Shared Interest Group, AIB Insights has developed a themed issue devoted to fostering dialogue on how to elevate the quality of international business education through innovative teaching strategies. The five articles featured in this special issue demonstrate how innovative tools, course formats, instructional methods, and creative practices can generate positive outcomes for students. Beyond offering conceptual frameworks, these contributions emphasize practical guidance, ensuring that educators can readily implement these insights in their own classrooms.
Mapping the Evolution of Evidence-Based Teaching in Science Education: A Bibliometric Approach
Authors: Derman İpek , Bezen Sevim
Published: February 2025

This study was conducted to present a holistic perspective on the research on evidence-based teaching in science education (EBTiSE) and to provide guidance to the field so that educators and researchers can easily access resources and authors. This study aimed to determine the trend of research on EBTiSE by focusing on evidence-based teaching. For this purpose, the bibliometric analysis method was utilized. Thus, it was aimed to reveal the structure and development of the research topic. The study accessed 218 publications published between 2000 and 2024 from the Web of Science (WoS) database. VOSviewer software was used to analyze these data bibliometrics. As a result of the research, it was determined that publications related to EBTiSE have been published regularly since 2000 and peaked with 21 publications in 2020-2021. The USA ranks first in the countries with the most publications on EBTiSE. It was determined that the highest number of publications on EBTiSE was in the "International Journal of Science Education." The most frequently used keywords in the studies were "science education," "professional development," and "argumentation." In recent studies, key concepts such as science teacher education, undergraduate research, early childhood, scientific literacy, educational technology, etc., are frequently mentioned. According to the citation network analysis, Wu and Tsai (2007), Dawson and Venville (2010), Zembal-Saul et al. (2002), Oliver and Hannafin (2000), and Brown et al. (2010) emerged as the primary sources of the subject area. The article titled “Establishing the Norms of Scientific Argumentation in Classrooms" was found to have the highest number of common citations. The results obtained by utilizing visual maps in this study will contribute to other original studies to be conducted in the field of EBTiSE.
Efeitos colaterais de vacinas para COVID-19 em acadêmicos de medicina de uma universidade do sul de Minas Gerais
Authors: Molinari Rhian Wagner Rédua Mauro , Silvério Laíza Danziger , Faria Luiz Fernando Vieira , Silva Victor Hugo Rodrigues , Montevechi Leonardo Capitani , Silvério Alessandra dos Santos Danziger
Published: February 2025

O presente estudo propõe uma investigação abrangente dos efeitos adversos e/ou colaterais pós imunização contra o Sars-Cov2 em acadêmicos do curso de Medicina de uma universidade de Minas Gerais. Em um contexto de pandemia global, a farmacovigilância emerge como um componente essencial para garantir a segurança e eficácia das vacinas, tornando-se uma prioridade incontestável. Adotando uma abordagem prospectiva, a coleta de dados será conduzida através de questionários meticulosamente elaborados, buscando captar uma ampla gama de possíveis reações e sintomas observados após a imunização. Este estudo se propõe não apenas a identificar e descrever as reações pós-vacinais, mas também a contextualizá-las dentro do cenário clínico e epidemiológico atual. Para tanto, será realizada uma comparação detalhada dos resultados obtidos com dados de estudos prévios, permitindo uma análise mais abrangente e informada sobre o perfil de segurança das vacinas em questão. Ao oferecer uma análise robusta e fundamentada das reações pós-vacinais entre acadêmicos de Medicina, este estudo visa contribuir significativamente para o corpo de conhecimento existente sobre a segurança das vacinas contra COVID-19. As conclusões e recomendações resultantes deste estudo não apenas informarão as práticas clínicas e as políticas de saúde, mas também podem orientar futuras pesquisas e intervenções no combate à pandemia.
Investigating how Emotional Labor in Service-Oriented Jobs Customer Service Contributes to Interpersonal Conflicts and Employee Well-being
Authors: Ahmad Naveed Rafaqat , Mehmood Sakhy , Javed Abdullah , Akhtar Rimsha
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the impact of emotional labor on employee well-being and interpersonal conflicts in service-oriented industries, with a particular focus on the moderating role of organizational support. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data were collected from 200 employees working across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and customer service, using a self-administered questionnaire. The survey included validated scales measuring emotional labor, employee well-being (including burnout and job satisfaction), interpersonal conflicts, and organizational support. Correlation and regression analyses, followed by post-hoc tests, revealed that emotional labor is significantly correlated with both burnout and job satisfaction, indicating that higher emotional labor is linked to increased burnout and decreased job satisfaction. Furthermore, the analysis showed that organizational support acts as a significant moderator, alleviating the negative effects of emotional labor on employee well-being. Specifically, the presence of supportive organizational practices mitigated the impact of emotional labor, enhancing employees' ability to manage emotional demands and leading to reduced burnout and increased job satisfaction. These findings underscore the importance of creating supportive work environments, particularly in service industries, to help employees better cope with emotional labor demands and improve their overall well-being.