bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vztah učiva a žákovských znalostí z českého jazyka u žáků 2. a 3. ročníku základní školy v České republice
Authors:   Katedra českého jazyka, Univerzita Karlova, Pedagogická fakulta, Eliášková Klára , Šmejkalová Martina ,   Katedra českého jazyka, Univerzita Karlova, Pedagogická fakulta
Published: February 2025

The article analyses the Czech language knowledge of pupils who took part in the testing within the project “Teachers' Understanding of the Causes of School Failure at the Beginning of Primary School” implemented at the Faculty of Education, Charles University. The research sample consisted of 661 pupils from 29 primary schools in Prague, the Central Bohemia Region and the South Bohemia Region. Pupils' knowledge was verified through didactic tests in the 2nd and 3rd year of primary school. We analysed the data to determine the level of knowledge in the areas of language learning in the 2nd and 3rd year of primary school, to find out in which areas pupils most often make mistakes, and to compare the results with the set outcomes in the RVP. It turned out that the pupils have the best knowledge of the syllabic structure of words and the so-called double consonants, while the worst results were shown by tasks oriented to the knowledge of syllabic structure of words.
The Expected Medical Uses of Saudi Arabia Coffee Constituents Through Computer-Aided Drug Design
Authors: Belal Amany , Mehany Ahmed , Elsayed Amani
Published: February 2025

Background:-In this research work, we have investigated the molecular structure of 17 Arabian coffee flavonoids to identify their potential protein targets using Swiss Target Prediction platform. The obtained results indicated that aldose reductase, carbonic anhydrase II and lymphocyte differentiation antigen CD38 are the primary targets for the tested flavonoids.
Methods:-Absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion predictions were also performed to explore the pharmacokinetic profile of the Arabian coffee flavonoid content. Molecular docking investigations were also performed with aldose reductase, carbonic anhydrase II and lymphocyte differentiation antigen CD38.
Results:-It has shown docking scores between -13.07 and -20.20 kcal/mol for aldose reductase, -11.76 to -18.27 kcal/mol for carbonic anhydrase II, and -10.65 to -19.44 kcal/mol for lymphocyte differentiation antigen CD38. Metabolic pathway analysis for Arabian coffee flavonoids predicted potential metabolites of epigallocatechin gallate, delphinidin 3-(6"-malonyl-glucoside), cyanidin-3-O-glucoside and isoquercitrin.
Conclusion:-Arabian coffee flavonoids have the potential to be used in the development of medical treatments targeting proteins such as aldose reductase, carbonic anhydrase II and lymphocyte differentiation antigen CD38.
The Impact of Criminalizing Workplace Violence: A Study of Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia After Policy Changes
Authors: Ashi Heba , Afeef Marwah , Althobaiti Abdulrazaq , Subahi Razin , Aljohani Emad , Mubarak Sana
Published: February 2025

Background:-Violence against the healthcare workers (HCW) is a growing problem. Workplace violence (WPV) has direct impact on the HCW health and well-being which adversely affect the services provided. Our study aims to explore the landscape of workplace violence against healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia. We will examine the situation after the Ministry of Health's (MoH) crucial declaration classifying violence against healthcare personnel as a crime.
Methods:-Web-based Self-administered questionnaire sent to HCW official emails. The World Health Organization questionnaire on violence against HCWs utilized to gather data on WPV. A sufficient sample size was found to be 377 participants. As such, the final sample consisted of 377 total HCWs, with a response rate of 50%.
Results:-458 responses received. Of them, (31.0%) experienced workplace violence, with verbal violence (91.5%) domination. Gender (x2= 6.23, p= <0.01), occupation (x2= 54.94, p= <0.001), years of experience (x2= 11.63, p= <0.04), working in shifts (x2= 21.50, p= <0.001), have direct contact with patients (x2= 60.10, p= <0.001), and working mostly with children (x2= 5.41, p= <0.02) and or adolescents (x2= 5.65, p= <0.01) are all factors significantly associated with workplace violence.
Conclusion:-Our results confirm that criminalizing violence against healthcare workers has positive impact in reducing workplace violence.
Effect of position change on back pain and bleeding complications in Hajj Pilgrims Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Authors: Elhihi Ebtisam , ALHawsawi Hadeel , Barnawi Sanaa , Ahmed Marwa , Alahdal Amnah , Hussain Amani , Alsufyani Shatha , Almwualllad, Ohud , Hawsawi Sarah
Published: February 2025

Background:-Although extended bed rest in the spinal posture has become a tradition, it can have unfavorable outcomes. To prevent transfemoral artery problems, various measures such as therapeutic positioning of the patient, elevation of the head of the bed, and early ambulation, have been suggested. This study aimed to assess the effect of positional change on back pain and bleeding complications following percutaneous coronary intervention during the Hajj season.
Methods:-Quasi-experimental study was conducted in King Abdullah Medical City. The researchers employed a tool to gather data from the participants. Sixty patients were selected using a convenient sampling method. After percutaneous coronary intervention, patients in the control group received routine treatment and the intervention group of patients underwent a series of positional changes following the procedure. The categorical variables as age, sex, past medical history was represented using numerical values and percentages, whilst the continuous variables as back pain was represented using the mean and standard deviation. Fisher's exact test was used to determine if there are associations between the demographic data, health relevant data and laboratory investigation of the control group and hematoma and bleeding’ occurrence. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare differences between two groups (control and intervention).
Results:-The There was a highly statistically significant difference in low back pain after percutaneous coronary intervention between the groups (p=0.000). Moreover, 3.3 %of the patients in the control group experienced hematomas occurrence with no statistically significant difference between the intervention and control groups.
Conclusion:-Changing the patients’ position following femoral percutaneous coronary intervention decreases back pain without causing any vascular complications compared with routine methods. Additionally, changing positions during the first six hours is safe.
The Prevalence and Pattern of Physical Activity and Its Relation to Socio-Demographic Correlates among the Population in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alfahmi Asim , Alghamdi Manar , Alnashri Fatima , Almarjan Asayil , Alotaibi Waad , Shatla Mokhtar
Published: February 2025

Background:-Although promoting a healthy lifestyle that includes physical activity is essential to preventing chronic diseases, little is known about the prevalence of physical activity and its correlation to socioeconomic factors among the population of Makkah in Saudi Arabia. Thus, this study aims to explore the prevalence and pattern of physical activity and its relation to socio-demographic correlates among this population.
Methods:-A web-based cross-sectional convenience non-probability study was used study to choose 385 participants aged->18 from Makkah's general population between May 2023 and September 2023. The Arabic version of the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), which had previously been validated, was used to explore physical activity. The exact probability test and the Pearson chi-square test were used to evaluate the correlation between social-demographic factors and physical activity.
Results:-Overall, exactly 105 (27.3%) of the study participants engaged in physical activity, of whom 15.1% practiced walking, 9.6% practiced weightlifting/bodybuilding, 0.3% played football, and 1.3% practiced other types. The predominant reasons cited for not engaging in physical activity were time insufficiency, reported by 60%, lack of interest (19.3%), lack of suitable places (16.4%), and health limitations (4.3%).
Conclusion:-We found that majority of the studied participants were physically inactive; lack of time is their main barrier. There is a need to encourage and motivate them to engage in physical activity to cultivate a healthy lifestyle in the general population.
Activities of Polysaccharides Derived from Commiphora Gileadensis on Colorectal Cancer Cell Lines
Authors: Aldairi Abdullah
Published: February 2025

Background:-CRC is a common malignancy leading to cause mortality globally. Commiphora gileadensis was used to treat respiratory infections, neuralgic pain, wounds and arthritis.
Methods:-Commiphora gileadensis was harvested; then polysaccharides were extracted. The antiproliferative activity was assessed on two colorectal cancer cell lines; then, an apoptosis assay was conducted to determine cell death. Polysaccharides with antiproliferative effects were digested and separated.
Results:-Commiphora gileadensis separation confirmed the presence polysaccharides that showed anti-proliferative activities on SW480 and SW620 with IC50 13.15 µg/mL and 32.02 µg/mL, respectively. Cell death was activated via apopstosis on SW480, with some resistance on WS620 cell line.
Discussion: The cytotoxic effects of Commiphora gileadensis polysaccharides on SW480 and SW620 were significant as it activated the cellular apoptosis pathway.
Conclusion:-Commiphora gileadensis polysaccharide extracts induce cellular apoptosis on CRC cell line with potent antiproliferative activity.
Prevalent Foot Injuries among Pilgrims during 2023 Hajj Season: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Almqaiti Abdulaziz , Bahareth Elaf , Elzahrany Rania , Althobaiti Fadi , Bahakeem Raghad , Alsehemi Zeyad
Published: February 2025

Background:-Hajj to Makkah is a significant Islamic pilgrimage where around 3 million people gather annually. The journey can be challenging for pilgrims, as they often experience foot injuries due to multiple factors, including chronic conditions such as diabetes, which can result in severe consequences. Despite the significance of these injuries, there is limited research on this topic. Therefore, this study aims to explore the prevalent types of foot injuries during Hajj, associated risk factors, and possible complications.
Methods:-We formed a questionnaire based on literature review to address common foot injuries. Using a cross-sectional study design, pilgrims of all age groups and both genders who received medical care for foot injuries during the 2023 Hajj season in Minna region of Makkah city were included. The participants were interviewed by medical students who specialize in providing first aid and wound care for pilgrims. We received 209 valid responses from injured pilgrims.
Results:-Blisters accounted for most injuries (61.5%), followed by ulcers (20.9%). Most people have one (42.6%) or two (36.4%) foot injuries, with the forefoot, hallux, and second toe being the most affected sites. In terms of risk factors for foot injuries, 58.9% of the participants were overweight or obese, with hypertension being the most prevalent chronic disease (50.8%). Diabetes mellitus was found in 45.2% of participants, and the majority of diabetic patients stopped their medication during Hajj (58.9%), and more than half (55.4%) were unaware of their HgA1c level. Most of the injured pilgrims (76.1%) noticed hotness, worsening redness, or visible pus. These foot injuries had a significant impact on mobility for most pilgrims, with 76.1% mentioning that walking after their injuries required more effort.
Conclusion:-The most common foot injuries encountered during Hajj are foot blisters and ulcers. Factors such as uncontrolled chronic diseases, ill-fitting footwear, long-distance walking, and excessive sweating may contribute to their occurrence. These injuries have a great impact on pilgrims' ability to walk and mobilize, with a high rate of possibly infected injuries. Our results emphasize the importance of prevention and early management of foot injuries among pilgrims to prevent complications and allow pilgrims to complete their Hajj comfortably.
Validation of ABO Gene Expression in Normal Tissues and Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Using In-Silico Approaches
Authors: Kabrah Saeed , Alsaegh Aiman , Almahroqi Fatimah , Flemban Arwa , Mujalli Abdulrahman , Obaid Ahmad , Halawani Amr , Bawazir Waleed , Altayar Malik , Almotiri Alhomidi , Almaghrabi Ruba , Arbaeen Ahmad
Published: February 2025

Background:-This study investigates the association between the ABO blood group genes and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a cancer characterized by rapid growth of abnormal white blood cells. Prior research indicates a potential link between blood group antigens and various cancers, including leukaemia. Our objective is to assess and validate changes in ABO gene expression in AML tissues compared to normal tissues, clarifying the extent of its association with AML pathogenesis and progression.
Methods:-In-silico analysis using platforms like GeneCards, HPA, ARChS4, BioGPS, and GEPIA2 was conducted to gather detailed data on ABO gene localization and its expression at RNA, mRNA, and protein levels in normal. And AML patients, aiding in understanding gene functionality.
Results:-The ABO gene was expressed in almost all subcellular components and throughout normal body tissues, including the myeloid tissues. A statistically significant association was found between the ABO gene expression and AML conditions in which the expression of the ABO gene is significantly suppressed in AML. There was worse survival for the AML patient with higher ABO expression without significant statistical evidence.
Conclusion:-The results reveal a reverse association between ABO gene expression and AML, highlighting the need for further research to elucidate ABO's role in AML progression.
Informe de resultados de la aplicación de la encuesta sobre el perfil de egreso 2023 de estudiantes de la carrera profesional de educación primaria e intercultural bilingüe (plan curricular 2017-2021)
Authors: Quispe Victoria Fredy , Mendoza Ramos Hugo , Huiza Soto Judith Amaranta
Published: February 2025

Contexto. El desarrollo de diseños curriculares en el ámbito universitario debe basarse en datos previos, por tal motivo la evaluación del perfil de egreso es una necesidad prominente. Objetivos. El estudio busca analizar las respuestas de los estudiantes sobre su nivel de acuerdo con el desarrollo de sus competencias afines a su perfil de egreso.  Método. La investigación se ha efectuado en función a la metodología de encuestas, para tal efecto se ha desarrollado un instrumento pertinente. Resultados. Los estudiantes informan que cuentan con las competencias afines al perfil de egreso, aunque se revela dificultades en la formación estadística y en la producción académica. Conclusiones. La opinión de los estudiantes es fundamental para la toma de decisiones en la gestión universitaria, por lo tanto, se puede construir una idea clara y sólida sobre la efectividad del servicio prestado por esta institución analizando el perfil de egreso desde la perspectiva del estudiante.
Cosmovisión andina y la biodiversidad en la comunidad de Sarhua, Ayacucho – Perú
Authors: Chumbe Esquivel Luisa Nely
Published: February 2025

El objetivo del presente articulo consiste en analizar la relación de la cosmovisión y la biodiversidad teniendo en cuenta los modos de vida, sus saberes, sus secretos ancestrales, sus ritos y festividades, de ayni o reciprocidad, en la comunidad de Sarhua, Víctor Fajardo, Ayacucho – 2024. Este artículo se basa en una investigación cualitativa en la comunidad de Sarhua utilizando la recolección de datos y documentos para analizar y comparar con referencias bibliográficas actuales. Las técnicas para la recolección de datos incluyen entrevistas a los miembros de la comunidad y observaciones directas, utilizando como instrumentos la entrevista no estructurada. Sarhua es conocida por sus tablas pintadas, mediante el cual narran sus historias y costumbres ancestrales donde aún se mantienen vigentes las técnicas tradicionales en la mayoría de las actividades cotidianas de sus pobladores. Por ello se destaca la necesidad de integrar la cosmovisión andina en las políticas de conservación de la biodiversidad en el Perú. Las culturas andinas ven la biodiversidad no solo como un recurso, sino como un componente esencial de la vida, promoviendo la preservación de plantas y animales, y fomentando un desarrollo sostenible.
La inteligencia artificial (IA) en la docencia universitaria: Obstáculos y oportunidades para la innovación educativa
Authors: Loayza-Maturrano Edward Faustino
Published: February 2025

Esta investigación tiene como objetivo explorar los desafíos de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) y analizar cómo está siendo utilizada en la docencia universitaria, según el tipo de universidad: universidad pública o universidad privada, y de acuerdo al sexo y edad. El estudio fue de tipo cualitativo, utilizando un diseño de investigación fenomenológico que permitió realizar entrevistas detalladas que luego fueron analizadas con el software Atlas.ti 9.0. Los participantes fueron 24 docentes, seleccionados por conveniencia, divididos equitativamente entre docentes de universidades públicas y privadas, todos con un mínimo de dos años de experiencia en el uso de la IA en sus prácticas docentes, los cuales representaban una amplia variedad de grupos en términos de sexo, edad y formación profesional. Los resultados revelaron que, en la universidad, la IA se emplea más ampliamente tanto para la enseñanza como para el aprendizaje. Además, se observaron diferencias notables por sexo y edad. Se concluyó que la integración de la inteligencia artificial en la docencia universitaria presenta tanto oportunidades como desafíos, por lo que es esencial que en las instituciones educativas se desarrollen estrategias de capacitación y adaptación curricular que faciliten un uso más efectivo y equitativo de la IA en todos los niveles educativos.
Wide range dielectric behavior characterization of ternary composite (Re-BT-CaO)
Authors: Bengherbia Ayoub , Madaci Wissal
Published: February 2025

This article's primary objective is to investigate a ternary composite's dielectric behavior using time domain spectroscopy (TDS). A heterogeneous mixture of barium titanate (BT) and calcium oxide (CaO) in an epoxy resin matrix (RE) with a predetermined volume fraction level (70%) makes up this type of material. The remaining components (BT and CaO) are variable in increments of 07.50% and complete one another in order to achieve the final percentage, which is 30%. The different composite samples are created using the aforementioned stoichiometric ratios at room temperature and below atmospheric pressure. These mixes are put through a dielectric behavior analysis over a broad frequency range, from DC to 10 GHz. This study intends to highlight the impact of calcium oxide and barium titanate on the composite's dielectric behavior and on the form factor provided by the modified Lichtenecker equation (MLL). It follows a numerical method for optimizing of the predictive model of this law based on a better smoothing of this shape factor in order to allow a better concordance among the predicted values and practical ones. A comparison between the experimental data and the MLL values is performed in order to highlight the proposed model performance on the ternary composite dielectric permittivity estimation quality. This research's focus is on how these materials are used in micro- and nanoelectronics as well as telecommunication components fabrication.
Prediction Cell Parameter of A2MX6 Cubic Perovskites
Authors: Krarcha Hadda , Ferroudj Abdelhak
Published: February 2025

A2MX6 perovskites materials have shown impressive advances in the last 50 years due on their photovoltaic application, made them one of the most-promising technologies for next-generation solar cells. We present in this work a semi empirical model for prediction of cell parameter of cubic A2MX6 perovskites. It is useful for providing the predicted structural information for estimating the physical properties of materials for which accurate structural data are not available. We propose a linear formula  according to the factors:  Interatomic distance RA + RX and RM + RX and electronegativity difference .  The interatomic distances dX-X and  dM-Xd can be estimated from the crystalline structure of the compounds studied.    A new prediction of cell parameter is estimated for 90 perovskites and the results are compared with the experimental one whose error is of the order of 1.13%.
Physical and Optical Properties of Al/Yb-dually incorporated CuS Particles Prepared by Facile Co-precipitation Process
Authors:   College of Materials Innovation and Technology, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang , Bangkok, 10520, Thailand, Nimitnopphasit Pakkawat , Wattana Junkrajang ,   College of Materials Innovation and Technology, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang , Bangkok, 10520, Thailand, Kansaard Thanaphon ,   College of Materials Innovation and Technology, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang , Bangkok, 10520, Thailand, Mekprasart Wanichaya ,   College of Materials Innovation and Technology, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang , Bangkok, 10520, Thailand, Boonyarattanakalin Kanokthip ,   College of Materials Innovation and Technology, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang , Bangkok, 10520, Thailand, Jayasankar C.K. ,   Department of Physics, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati - 517 502, India, Phoohinkong Weerachon ,   Faculty of Science and Technology, Suan Dusit University, Bangkok, 10300 Thailand
Published: February 2025

Energy saving and management is considered as important aspects requiring relevant research and technological knowledge. Near infrared (NIR) shielding is an effective technology to reduce the energy consumption in the building that requires appropriate materials for specific shielding wavelengths. Copper (II) sulfide (CuS) is considered as an interesting p-type semiconductive material with good NIR shielding character and its optical property can be further enhanced by incorporation with proper dopants. This work reports on the facile synthesis of CuS particle via co-precipitation method. The influence of Al and Yb ions as the potential dopants on structural and optical properties are investigated by X-ray diffraction technique, field-emission scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, and UV-VIS-NIR spectroscopy. Both Al and Yb dopants play significant roles on the modification of both physical and optical properties, especially in NIR spectra region. CuS with certain Al and Yb doping contents results in and considerable improvement in NIR shielding performance.
Comparative analysis on three companies stock prices
Authors:   Student of International Institute of management Science, Nanaware Shubham
Published: February 2025

: - The report provides an in-depth evaluation and analysis of three company stocks to help guide investment decisions. The analysis is based on a combination of three different company (Maruti Suzuki, Tech Mahindra, Tata Motors) stock rate data from year 2019-2023. The analysis considers factors, Open rate of stock, Close rate of stock, Low difference, High difference, VWAP (Volume weighted average price), Volume of overall stock rate. This Project also help to analyse the difference between the stock rates of all the three companies

Keywords: - Changes in price rate of stock from 2019-2023, open , close , high, low, volume, vwap  prices of three company stock.
Road Surface Anomaly Detection: YOLOv8 Nano for Accurate and Fast Pothole Segmentation
Authors:   Department of CSE(AIML),  Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune, India, Rajankar Ananya
Published: February 2025

Road potholes present significant challenges for vehicle maintenance and driver safety, causing substantial economic losses and traffic hazards worldwide. Traditional detection methods are often labor-intensive and inefficient, emphasizing the need for automated, accurate pothole identification systems. In this study, we present a deep learning approach utilizing the YOLOv8 nano segmentation model to detect and segment potholes with high precision. Our custom dataset, consisting of annotated road images, facilitates robust model training and validation. The proposed model is evaluated on metrics such as accuracy, precision, and Intersection over Union (IoU), achieving promising results that validate its effectiveness for real-time road monitoring. This method offers a scalable, automated solution with potential for integration into intelligent transportation and road maintenance systems, aiding authorities in proactive maintenance to enhance road safety.

Keywords— Pothole detection, YOLOv8, deep learning, road maintenance, segmentation, computer vision, intelligent transportation systems, automated inspection, real-time monitoring, road safety
Millennial Leadership Style and Organisational Culture on Employee Performance with Job Satisfaction as a Mediating Variable (Research at Gammara Hotel)
Authors: Angelica Andary , Wanasida Albert Surya
Published: February 2025

The primary objective of this research is to examine how the leadership style of millennials and the culture within the organisation impact the performance of employees, with job satisfaction acting as a mediator at Gammara Hotel. The uniqueness of this study is in its investigation of how millennial leadership styles interact with various other organisational aspects within the Indonesian hospitality sector. A quantitative research approach was utilised, involving 157 participants who were chosen through non-probability accidental sampling. Data analysis was conducted using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) technique. The findings indicated that the leadership approach of millennials positively impacts employee performance, with no direct effect from organisational culture. Millennial leadership style was also found to influence job satisfaction positively, in contrast to an adverse impact from organisational culture. Despite this, job satisfaction was not found to be a mediator between the two variables and employee performance. These results emphasise the significance of adopting a cooperative and flexible millennial leadership style to enhance employee performance, while considering the presence of a supportive organisational culture.
English for Economics Education Department Student: Case Study of Students' Perspective at University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar (UHKBPNP)
Authors: Nababan Irene Adryani , Sinurat Bloner , Sitanggang Anita , Damanik Esrayani , Simbolon Dony Wira , Amin Teguh Satria
Published: February 2025

In today’s globalized world, English has become an essential tool in various academic and professional fields, including economics. This study explores the perceptions of economics students at the University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar (UHKBPNP) regarding the role and importance of English in their education and future careers. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the study focuses on students’ experiences, challenges, and attitudes toward English language learning within the context of their economics studies. A total of 44 students of Economics Education Department participated in this case study, with data collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results indicate that the majority of students recognize the critical role of English in understanding economic concepts, accessing academic resources, and participating in discussions. Students also acknowledge the significance of English proficiency for career development, particularly for job opportunities in multinational companies and international organizations. However, many students face challenges in mastering technical economic vocabulary, reading English textbooks, writing academic reports, and comprehending English lectures. The findings highlight a strong demand for more specialized English courses, such as Business English or English for Specific Purposes (ESP), to better prepare students for the linguistic demands of the global economic sector. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the need for enhanced English language instruction tailored to the specific needs of Economics Education Department students at UHKBPNP. Incorporating practical and specialized English courses into the curriculum will enable students to achieve academic success and excel in their future careers in a globalized marketplace.
The Effect of Temulawak and Ginger on Changes in Blood Pressure in Pregnant Women and Pain Reduction in Labouring Women in BPM Suryani North Padang Lawas Regency
Authors: Harahap Riska Yanti , Nainggolan Ramadhani , Tamba Fauji Haryati
Published: February 2025

Hypertension in pregnancy has a significant impact on maternal and fetal health. It can lead to complications such as placental abruption, organ failure, intravenous coagulation, preeclampsia, preeclampsia to become eclampsia, risk of intrauterine development, premature birth and intrauterine death. The treatment of gestational hypertension may be either pharmacological or non-pharmacological in nature. Non-pharmacological therapy for the treatment of hypertension in pregnancy may employ the use of ginger and temulawak. This study was conducted at BPM Suryani. The population comprised all pregnant women at BPM Suryani, numbering 154. The sample consisted of pregnant women with gestational hypertension, numbering 34. The recommended dose of dried temulawak and ginger is 25 grams, boiled in 200 ml of water until 100 ml of boiled water is obtained. The boiling time is 2-5 minutes. The temulawak and ginger are administered once a day for one week. At the outset of the study, the blood pressure of pregnant women with gestational hypertension was ascertained. Following the administration of temulawak and ginger, the respondents were again subjected to monitoring of their blood pressure. The data were analysed using a statistical test, namely the t-test, which is a paired sample t-test. A significant relationship was observed between systolic and diastolic blood pressure values before and after the administration of temulawak and ginger (p-value <0.05). The average difference in systolic blood pressure before and after the intervention was 5.82 mmHg with a p-value on systolic blood pressure of The p-value was 0.000 (p-value <0.05) for systolic blood pressure and 0.026 (p-value <0.05) for diastolic blood pressure. These findings suggest that the content of temulawak and ginger can be used in reducing blood pressure in pregnant women with gestational hypertension.
The digital acceptance of the Dutch levenstestament
Authors: Bouzoraa Nora , Verstappen Leon
Published: February 2025

The digital acceptance of the Dutch levenstestament

Notaries in the Netherlands pass many private mandates (levenstestament) for the elderly, encompassing a wide range of provisions in two main categories: a continuing power of attorney and advance directives. Thus, private mandates cover many areas of life and address a variety of people and institutions. This legal instrument is a better alternative to statutory measures such as plenary guardianship (curatele), protective trust (bewind) and personal guardianship (mentorschap), because it is the elderly person who determines how care is provided in the event that he or she is no longer able to take care of themselves. It is an instrument with which empowerment and supported decision-making can be put into practice in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). In recent years, this instrument has undergone a development in the Netherlands. This development is driven by practical experience. In the article, some problems with the use of private mandates in practice are inventoried, focusing on the digital acceptance of this instrument by institutions (banks, medicare, health insurance, pension funds, etc.).
Met de blik van de rechter
Authors: Lünnemann K.D.
Published: February 2025

In the eyes of the judge; legal considerations concerning the ISD Order

The primary objective of the ISD Order is to reduce public nuisance caused by extremely persistent offenders. Another objective is to reduce recidivism. Recidivism can be prevented by influencing behaviour, with due regard to any personal issues involved. In this article the author looks at the arguments the judiciary uses to impose or end an ISD Order. The author notices that the judiciary views ISD Orders as a last resort: an order is given only in the absence of alternatives, and with the requirement attached that ISD subjects are to be put on a programme. The judiciary considers rehabilitation within an ISD framework to be extremely important. The orders are almost invariably imposed for two years, with no deduction of the pretrial detention period. There is reason to terminate the order if the recidivism risk has receded, but there may be other termination grounds, outside the control of the ISD subject, such as negligence on the part of a government agency.
Kredietcrisis en organisatiecriminaliteit: vier mogelijke relaties
Authors: Huisman W.
Published: February 2025

The financial crisis and corporate crime: four possible relations

In this article four possible relations of the credit crunch and corporate crime are examined. A first relation is that cases of accounting fraud have contributed to the causation of the crisis. Due to these scandals the trust in large corporations and the financial sector would have been eroded. A second possible relation is the reverse: the crisis will lead to more corporate crime. Because of the crisis companies run into financial difficulties. In their despair they could try to cut costs by not complying with regulations or they could try to gain illegal profits through fraud. The third relation is the criminalization of more unethical corporate behavior. The moral outrage on the behavior of banks and insurance companies that contributed to the crisis might lead to an increased labeling of risky or greedy of corporate executives as crime. This will result in more regulation. The fourth and final relation is that these amplification effects will lead to the discovery of more corporate crime.
De kredietcrisis en de lessen van Kondratieff
Authors: Mecking E.
Published: February 2025

The financial crisis and Kondratieff's lessons; a doom scenario

The world is in the throes of the deepest economic depression since the 1930s. Worst is yet to come. The financial crisis has spread to the real economy on a global scale. A global recession combined with the current credit crunch is a rare, but a deadly cocktail. This will lead to a recession of unimaginable magnitude - a deflationary depression. This doom scenario is based on the conjuncture waves of the Russian economist Nikolai Dimitrievitsj Kondratieff (1892-1938) and the strong similarities between 1920-1929 and 1980-2000, both autumn seasons in the Kondratieff cycle. Soon it will become clear that all measures taken by governments have had only a little, temporary positive effect. The stock markets, housing markets and world economy will reach new depths in the coming decade. Social chaos will be the result. The history of the 1930s could serve as our guide here.
De nieuwe Wet dieren: wie wordt er beter van?
Authors: Boissevain I.E. , Freriks A.A.
Published: February 2025

Who profits from the new legislation on animals?

In March 2008 the Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality put forward a bill on animal welfare and animal health to the Dutch Parliament. In this bill five acts on kept animals are integrated. The authors discuss whether the integration is a goal in itself or means to an end. In their view the choice of legislation involved in the integration is not a logical one, and it is questionable whether this integration is necessary at all. Furthermore, the bill in its present form is not an adequate instrument to attain the policy goals in the field of animal welfare and animal health.
Gedwongen vertrek van burgemeesters
Authors: Korsten A.F.A.
Published: February 2025

The forced resignation of Dutch mayors

Each of the more than four hundred Dutch municipalities is governed by an executive board led by a mayor. This board of municipal executives is formed by a coalition of political parties reflecting the balance in the general council of elected members. The mayor is a member of the board; he is not elected by the people. The mayor is officially appointed by the national cabinet of ministers, but in fact since recently selected by the local council. In the Netherlands there has been a significant rise in the number of forced resignations by mayors. From 2000 to 2010 more than fifty mayors were forced to resign before the end of their term. The impression that the mayor's position has recently weakened, is confirmed by case studies. The Dutch mayor is in limbo between being elected and being appointed. In itself this is a major factor contributing to the weakening of Dutch mayors in general. This might give more room than before to private reasons and micro factors causing mayors to resign early. Mayors wishing to survive, should give more attention to signals about ‘strengths and weaknesses’ of their position in a field of political ‘stakeholders’.
Stijlen van lokaal leiderschap; over burgemeesters, rolopvattingen en -verwachtingen
Authors: Karsten N. , Schaap L. , Verheul W.J.
Published: February 2025

Styles of local leadership; on mayors, role conceptions and expectations

In a changing social and political environment, mayors assume quite a few different roles in local government. This is because they face different expectations, held by social and political actors at different times. Based on the distinction between strong and weak mayoral leadership, this article develops a typology of mayoral leadership roles. The authors argue that inherent tensions exist between some of these roles, making it impossible for mayors to fulfill all roles at once. Therefore, political leadership is best conceived as something that is contextually dependent. Mayors continually have to find a temporal balance between different roles, depending on the institutional setting and social and political context in which they operate at that time. Therefore, a caleidoscopic perspective on political leadership may provide valuable insights for mayors on how to develop their own leadership style.
Mensenhandel en arbeidsuitbuiting
Authors: van Krimpen L.
Published: February 2025

Human trafficking and labour exploitation; recent developments in Dutch jurisprudence

This article describes the developments in jurisprudence on human trafficking in sectors other than the sex industry. In October 2009, the Supreme Court for the first time ruled in a case about human trafficking outside the sex industry. Whereas the number of cases before the Supreme Court ruling was limited, with only a few convictions for this type of exploitation, and with differences in the way courts interpreted the legal definition, this has changed tremendously after this ruling. The Supreme Court, in the case about exploitation in a Chinese restaurant, gave a very clear interpretation on the elements ‘intention of exploitation’ and the means ‘abuse of a vulnerable position’. Following the Supreme Court ruling, the number of cases has increased, as well as the number of convictions for this type of exploitation. Among these cases are also cases of criminal exploitation. It is not completely clear yet what type of behaviour falls within the scope of criminal exploitation.
Het landelijke onderzoek huiselijk geweld 2010
Authors: van der Veen H.C.J. , Bogaerts S.
Published: February 2025

Dutch domestic violence research project 2010; methods and main results

The aim of the research project was determining the size and the nature of the domestic violence in the Netherlands. The project consists of four studies: the first estimates the size of domestic violence, the second is a victim study and the third an offender study. The article is based upon the fourth study, the overarching synthesis which integrates and cross validates (by triangulation) the main results of these three studies. Every year at least 200,000 victims and about 110,000 suspected offenders are involved in severe domestic violence. Most victims are women (60%). This is a substantially lower share than a former study showed (84%). Most offenders are men (83%). In 65% of the cases the violence is aimed at the (ex-)partner. Offenders are often victims as well and vice versa. 20% of the domestic violence is reported to the police. In 1997 this was 12%. 70% of the prosecuted offenders got into trouble with the police before. 30% of this particular segment of domestic violence offenders commit another violent crime or a serious traffic offence within two years.
Trauma's bij kinderen als gevolg van huiselijk geweld
Authors: Tierolf B.
Published: February 2025

Trauma in children as a result of domestic violence

Children suffer differently from domestic violence as a witness of interparental violence than as direct victim of maltreatment or sexual abuse. In this article three different research samples of children as witnesses of domestic violence are compared with regard to the posttraumatic stress symptoms they show. One sample is a clinical population from mental health care for youth, one sample consists of children reported to a child maltreatment centre and one sample stems from a pilot study of referrals of domestic violence in families in the G4. In all three samples we find a much higher percentage of children with traumatic symptoms than in the normal population. The highest percentage of traumatized children (74%) we find in the clinical population. When we look at the parents we also find a high percentage of traumatized parents (31%), but more striking is the percentage of parents who themselves were involved (as a victim or witness) in domestic violence when they were children (60%). This leads to questions concerning the intergenerational transfer of domestic violence.
Wat is er met de doodstraf gebeurd?
Authors: Garland D.
Published: February 2025

Whatever happened to the death penalty?

This essay charts the changing status of the death penalty in western societies, from a cultural universal three hundred years ago to a prohibited penalty today, and offers a sociological explanation for that great transformation. The ability to impose the penalty of death is an elementary particle of state power. That power was frequently and spectacularly deployed in early modern Europe as states asserted a monopoly on legitimate violence and absolutist rulers deployed force to subdue their enemies. Once states consolidated their infrastructural power, the ostentatious killing of subjects became less necessary. As liberal politics limited the legitimate use of state violence and established legal protections for individuals, and as cultural change softened state power, the death penalty became increasingly problematic. The character of state power, and the balance between liberalism and democracy, civilized refinement and humanitarian sensibility, explains the pace and extent of death penalty change in specific western nations.
Nederland en de afschaffing van de doodstraf
Authors: Brants C.H.
Published: February 2025

The Netherlands and the abolition of the death penalty. Behind the times or progressive?

There is a strange contradiction in the history of Dutch criminal justice. On the one hand, until well into the 20th Century, it was peculiarly backward in terms of criminal procedure that remained based on principles deriving essentially from the era of the first Dutch republic (17th and 18th Century) or even earlier. On the other, The Netherlands was one of the first countries in Europe to lastingly abolish capital punishment without the intermediate phase of continuing executions out of public view. In this, Dutch criminal justice was decidedly ahead of its times. This contribution examines this apparent contradiction that cannot be entirely explained by existing theories on (the abolition of) capital punishment. It must also be seen in the light of the historical role of publicity/transparency for the legitimacy of criminal justice in the Netherlands, its link to a legal culture of public confidence in the criminal justice authorities and the relatively late reception of Enlightenment ideals.
Ontzetting uit beroep of ambt
Authors: Malsch M. , Alberts W.C. , de Keijser J.W. , Nijboer J.F.
Published: February 2025

Expulsion from office or profession. The revival of a rarely imposed penalty?

Offenders can be deprived from their profession or office by a court. The Dutch legislator has recently increased possibilities for the judge to disqualify offenders who committed certain crimes within their professional occupation. This article discusses a study on the penalty of expulsion from a profession or an office. It appears that this penalty is not often imposed. Most cases concern sex crime cases and fraud cases. Although it is a penalty, the prosecutors and judges general aim at preventing new crimes when considering a disqualification. It is not known whether convicted persons comply to this penalty. The prosecution does not actively supervise observance. Respondents in this study fear that relapse into new crime within a profession happens, but figures are lacking on this point. Positive and negative sides of the disqualification are discussed in the article.
Barrières opwerpen voor criminele bedrijfsprocessen
Authors: Spapens A.C.M.
Published: February 2025

Putting up barriers to criminal business processes

Comparing an organized crime group to an ‘enterprise’ or ‘firm’ and its key persons to ‘entrepreneurs’ is only a small step to viewing its illegal activities as a business process. Yet, it took until the early 1990s before criminologists started to study the logistics of specific illegal activities. Since then, the Dutch police have adapted to thinking of organized crime in terms of criminal business processes and to erecting barriers (preferably insurmountable ones) to specific steps in these processes. Firstly, the police analyze logistical processes to find weak spots that can be targeted to hinder illegal activities most effectively, either through investigative action or by means of preventive measures. Secondly, law enforcement agencies consider such an analytical approach an attractive tool to explore the viability of involving other public or private parties in setting up barriers. The Dutch investigation authorities have used this concept successfully in the case of ecstasy production, by aiming at the small number of suppliers of particular chemicals and hardware. As regards large-scale (and indoor) cannabis cultivation, however, the approach is less fruitful, because there are no explicitly ‘vulnerable’ stages in the cultivation process. Furthermore, some of the intended barriers can be deemed rather intrusive, such as a plan to persuade banks to withdraw a mortgage if the police discover a cannabis nursery in a person's private home. This raises the question to what extent the police and the judiciary may call in other parties to help them put up barriers to illegal activities, instead of using the conventional tool of criminal investigation.