bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of COVID-19 infection on pregnancy outcomes: A retrospective cohort study focusing on preterm and low-birth-weight pregnancies
Authors: Chowdary Naladala , Sridhar Chaitra , Kantharajanna Usha , Naidu Srinivasulu , Venkatesh Shravanthi , Menon Arjun
Published: January 2025

Background:
Viral infections pose significant risks to pregnant women and fetuses. Although the impact of many viruses on pregnancy has been well-documented, the specific effects of COVID-19 on gestational age and newborn development remain unclear. There is a need to investigate these relationships in an Indian context where data on COVID-19 and pregnancy outcomes are limited.

Aim:
To determine the effect of COVID-19 Infection on gestational age and birth weight in neonates born to COVID-19 positive mothers during the third trimester of gestation.

Methods:
This retrospective cohort study used medical records collected from March 2020 to September 2022 at a tertiary hospital in Bangalore. The data were analyzed in 2023. A total of 379 pregnant women aged 18–35 years were included in the study. Out of which 325 were COVID-19 positive while 54 were COVID-19 negative. In all the study subjects, comorbidities, gestational age, birth weight, and infection severity were recorded and analyzed. The chi-square test and Mood's median test were used to compare COVID-19 positive pregnant women with COVID-19-negative pregnant women who delivered during the same time period.

Results:
COVID-19 infected women had an average gestational age of 269.24 ± 16.11 days compared to noninfected women 270.33 ± 10.65 days with p-value 0.733. Approximately 13.84 %(45) of COVID-19 positive women delivered their babies preterm. The study found that the average birth weight of babies born to COVID-19 infected mothers was 2.78 ± 0.53 kg compared to 2.81 ± 0.4 kg in non-infected mothers with p-value 0.637 and the birth weights in both groups were comparable to the average birth weight in India.

Conclusion:
The study found that COVID-19 did not appear to increase the likelihood of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm delivery or low birth weight, in the studied population, suggesting that it does not pose a specific threat to the health of the mother or fetus.
A comparative study of serum lipids between housewives and working women in the North Eastern Coastal District of Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Sarapalli Lakshmi , Bolem Padmavathi , Shireesha Lodugu , Bethiun Sathianesan , Premaraja Ramalingam
Published: January 2025

Background:
Employment as such does not appear to be a risk factor for coronary heart disease and may in fact have a beneficial effect on health. Although there is at present a paucity of reliable data, several key points emerge. In general, working women are in better health than homemakers or unemployed women. Among working women perception of control over the job environment may be a more important predictor of risk than level of job stress. Health appears to be compromised most among women who perceive little control over their lives. Although multiple social roles of wife, mother, and employee seem to enhance health, too much intensity in any one role may be detrimental. Both physical and psychological factors significantly impact women's health, emphasizing the importance of integrated care that addresses the whole person, not just the disease. Therefore, our study aims to observe and compare the effects of serum total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels between housewives and working women.

Aim: This study aims to observe and compare the effects of serum total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels between housewives and working women.

Methods:
20 housewives and 20 working women subjects were selected. Data was collected through clinical evaluation, questionnaires, and lab investigations. Parametric tests, independent sample t-tests, and non-parametric Mann-Whitney tests have been applied to see the difference between the two groups.

Results:
The mean BMI is similar in both housewives and working women (p-value is 0.28). The mean total cholesterol levels are higher in the housewives group when compared to the working women group, but this difference is not found to be significant (p-value is 0.315).The mean HDL level is similar in both the housewives group and the working group (p-value is 0.778).

Conclusion:
There is no significant statistical difference in serum lipid profile and BMI in both housewives and working women. May be because of the small sample size, our study couldn’t find significant differences between the groups.
Role of early clinical exposure in first-year medical education as an adjunct to conventional didactic teaching
Authors: Sahoo Ayaskant , Behera Swikruti
Published: January 2025

Background:
Competency-based medical education includes “early clinical exposure” (ECE) to increase understanding and concept building in the first phase of medical education. ECE does not replace basic sciences and conventional teaching but rather enriches and contextualizes that learning.

Aim:
To assess the importance of early clinical exposure in the first MBBS medical training session when taught as an adjunct to conventional didactic lectures.

Method:
We started with didactic lectures on a specific topic in electrocardiograms (ECGs) followed by early clinical exposure (ECE) on the same topic. This was done in a hospital setting with real patients. We obtained approval from the institutional ethical committee, and students were included in the study after signing a consent letter.

Result:
The students returned a completed questionnaire after the didactic lecture, and the same students returned the questionnaire after an additional session of early clinical exposure. The students here acted as their own controls. Paired t-tests and Wilcoxon tests were performed, which revealed that the results were highly significant (p<0.001).

Conclusion:
ECE was perceived as very satisfactory by the students, and it helped improve the building concept, clarity in the usefulness of the classroom, and theoretical teaching. This will also spike their interest in the subject in the long run. Early clinical exposure might prove to be instrumental in bridging the gap between theory and practice from the beginning of medical education if it is executed properly.
Fortifying Data Resilience: A Comprehensive Approach to Securing Backup Systems
Authors: Tidke Sonali
Published: January 2025

Backup systems are the backbone of data recovery and business continuity strategies, yet they remain vulnerable to various security threats. With increasing reliance on backups for data protection, organizations must prioritize securing these systems against cyberattacks, insider threats, and unauthorized access. This paper explores the core vulnerabilities in backup systems, such as ransomware and internal misuse, and evaluates how advanced security measures—encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)—can be deployed to mitigate these risks. These strategies are essential in maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and accessibility of backup data. The study examines the strengths, challenges, and best practices for implementing these measures, ultimately providing a roadmap for building a more resilient backup infrastructure.

Keywords: Backup Systems, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Insider Threats, Data Integrity, Business Continuity, Cloud Security.
Kajian Partisipasi Anggota pada Kegiatan Kelompok Tani Hutan di Desa Kedung Poh Kecamatan Nglipar Kabupaten Gunung Kidul
Authors: Saputro Setiaji Heri , Budiharjo Kadarwati
Published: January 2025

Most of the people who own community forests in Gunung Kidul, in their management, have formed Forest Farmers Groups (KTH), which aim to improve living standards and the economy through businesses in the forestry sector. Member participation in activities carried out by KTH is one of the approaches for KTH in generating ideas/ideas/programs in the context of solving problems for its members, increasing social awareness, improving human resources, and regeneration. This research aims to determine the extent of participation of KTH members in Kedungpoh village, Nglipar Gunung Kidul District in their activities and determine the correlation with their sociodemographic conditions. The method used in this research is a survey method which is analyzed using correlation analysis and crosstab. This research shows that the level of participation of members of the Forest Farmers Group in their activities in planning is 78.30%, implementation is 89.88% and evaluation is 66.39%, while the socio-demographic condition of the members of the Farmers group which has a correlation in participation in activities organized by the Forest Farmers Group is age. and years of farming, which is closely related to members' motivation in participating in activities, namely to increase knowledge, receive agricultural assistance, gain experience, develop personal potential, increase enthusiasm and obtain agricultural training. This research also shows that there is a relationship/correlation between activity stages, namely between the stages of activity planning, activity implementation and activity evaluation.
Audit committee characteristics and environmental disclosure practices: Insights from Malaysian listed firms
Authors: Razali Mohd Waliuddin Mohd , Fauzan Nurra Farisha , Joseph Corina , Yau Damien Lee Iung , Hassan Nurul Asyikin
Published: January 2025

Audit committee has crucial roles in enhancing organizational practices including disclosure. This study's objective is to examine the relationship between audit committee characteristics and environmental disclosure, using agency and legitimacy theories. A sample of 380 Malaysian firms from 2020 to 2021 was analysed, with data from annual reports and market capitalization from the Orbis database. The panel regression was used to achieve the objective of this study. Results show that audit committee expertise has a significant positive relationship with environmental disclosure. Skilled members with sustainability knowledge enhance transparency, build stakeholder confidence, strengthen corporate reputation, and align practices with global sustainability goals. Expanding research in this area can further enhance understanding of how audit committees contribute to environmental practices and long-term value creation.
Enhancing green loyalty in 3-star hotels in Surabaya: The role of green image, green marketing, and the mediation of green satisfaction and green trust
Authors: Mahendra I.G.N. Andhika , Ujianto Ujianto , Halik Abdul
Published: January 2025

The increasing awareness of environmental issues has led to the adoption of eco-friendly products and services, prompting hotels to implement the Green Hotel concept. This research explores the impact of Green Marketing and its relationship with Green Satisfaction, Green Trust, and Green Loyalty among 3-star hotel customers in Surabaya. The study uses Green Marketing Mix theory and examines how Green Image, Green Product, Green Price, Green Place, and Green Promotion affect Green Satisfaction and Green Trust. Additionally, it investigates the influence of Green Satisfaction and Green Trust on Green Loyalty. The research employs a causal explanatory approach with purposive sampling, targeting customers over 20 years old. Data analysis uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS software. Findings show that Green Image, Green Product, Green Price, and Green Promotion positively affect Green Satisfaction and Trust, but Green Place does not significantly influence Green Trust. Green Satisfaction and Trust both positively affect Green Loyalty.
Transforming grey to green: Enhancing microclimates in hot arid regions with green open spaces
Authors: Hmoud Saad Mohsin , Ibrahim Hamsa Abdelrahman , Hasan Susan Abed
Published: January 2025

The utilization of parking lots, rubbish dumps, and other similar sites has led to an increase in the number of gray spaces in urban areas over the past several years. As a means of contributing to the improvement of the urban climate and ecology, it is necessary to propose solutions for these waste regions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact that converting gray spaces into green spaces has on the microclimate and thermal comfort in an open environment associated with a hot and dry climate. Baghdad's Abu Nawas neighborhood was chosen as the location for one of the substreets that overlook Al-Saadoun Street. This neighborhood is characterized by its gray open space. A simulation technique that utilizes the program ENVI-met was employed to produce a green open space. Several factors, including air temperature, average radiant temperature, wind speed, and humidity, are included in the measurement of the microclimate factor. The findings demonstrated that greening open spaces has a positive impact on all microclimate characteristics, reduces the effects of urban heat islands, and makes these locations more sustainable and habitable overall. Additionally, the findings provide guidelines for legislators and urban planners to implement these improvements in regions that are hot and dry.
Empowering language learners: Innovations in CEFR-based language learning applications
Authors: Amiruddin Ahmad Zaki , Ghani Mohammad Taufiq Abdul , Daud Wan Ab Aziz Wan , Hussein Nur Hafezah , Yamin Nur Hazimah Mat , Abdullah Yasmin See
Published: January 2025

Language acquisition is crucial for fostering global relationships and promoting communication understanding in an increasingly globalized society. Technology has changed language learning, and the CEFR standardizes language proficiency evaluation. This article examines the need for CEFR-technology integration in language learning applications. The key difficulty is integrating CEFR-based frameworks with educational technology to produce effective language learning applications. This integration addresses varied learner competency levels and improves language acquisition. This study used a quantitative survey approach to examine CEFR-technology integration in language acquisition. Malaysian higher education students were recruited as the sample for this study. A structured questionnaire was the main data collection tool. This questionnaire used closed-ended questions to collect quantitative data on students' CEFR knowledge, language learning technology use, and CEFR-based application perceptions. Simple random sampling ensured a representative sample by giving each student an equal chance. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the findings and assess the efficacy and use of the CEFR-based language learning tool. The results indicate that students were adept in basic technology skills but showed inconsistency in graphic design and multimedia editing. The high average scores in basic technology use suggest that students are comfortable with digital tools, while lower proficiency in more advanced applications indicates a need for further training. The study highlights the importance of integrating the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) with easy-to-use technologies in language learning. In conclusion, to enhance language education, it is crucial to provide professional development programs, design intuitive applications, and implement supportive policies. This approach can bridge proficiency gaps and ensure effective, engaging language learning experiences.
Implementing logistics technologies to optimize road transport flows: Urban planning, traffic capacity, and safety
Authors: Sarkisian Hor , Zinevych Oleksandr , Molyboha Ruslan , Dubytskyi Oleksandr , Pavliuk Vasyl
Published: January 2025

The relevance of the research topic is driven by contemporary challenges of urbanization and the increasing number of vehicles, which necessitate effective management of transport flows and enhancement of road traffic safety. Implementing logistics technologies, such as Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), is becoming a priority for optimizing urban transport infrastructure. The research aims to analyze and assess the implementation of logistics technologies for optimizing transport flows in road transport, with the transport system of cities being the research object. The methodological basis of the research is a systems analysis, including theoretical substantiation and practical assessment of the efficiency of using ITS and GIS. The research showed that ITS reduces congestion and increases road capacity through adaptive traffic management and real-time monitoring. Implementing GIS allows for more precise planning and management of transport infrastructure, reducing traffic jams and improving road safety. The practical significance of the results lies in the possibility of their application for improving urban planning, saving time and resources, and enhancing road safety. The analysis showed that successful implementation of logistics technologies requires consideration of technical, organizational, and social aspects, as well as continuous data updating and staff training. Prospects for further research include integrating new technologies and methods to enhance the efficiency of transport systems management and improve the overall transport situation in cities.
أسس الوسائل السلوكية في القانون المالي
Authors: محمد مهدي يعرب , خلف حسين الدخيل احمد
Published: January 2025

تدخل الوسائل السلوكية ضمن موضوع الاقتصاد السلوكي لذلك تحتاج هذا الوسائل مثلها مثل أي ظاهرة علمية أخرى إلى أسانيد أو ركائز تستند إليها فلا يمكن أن تبرز من الفراغ وبالتالي هذه الأسانيد أو الركائز تتشعب أو تتوسع كي تضم جوانب تاريخية وقانونية الهدف من هذا البحث هو استكشاف أساس تاريخي وقانوني للوسائل السلوكية وتعتبر أسلوب جديد في تطوير القوانين المالية وعمل المؤسسات والدوائر المالية في العراق من مصارف ودوائر مالية لتحقيق نتائج متميزة في عملية إصدار القوانين المالية وأسلوب الإدارة وتسهيل عملية اتخاذ القرار وتحفيز الموظفين على زيادة الطاقة الإنتاجية وفق مبدأ ( ما خف وزنه وغلا ثمنه ) إي زيادة الإنتاج بأقل التكاليف وكذلك بالاعتماد على الوسائل السلوكية بما لديها من أدوات والمتمثلة بالتحفيز والتنبيه والمهارات الناعمة وجعل القوانين المالية أكثر اجتماعية وجذابية وإبعادها عن الانعزالية والتعقيد وذلك من خلال إدخالها في قوالب جديدة من البناء وهو قالب الوسائل السلوكية التي تعمل عن طريق أدواتها في أشراك الجوانب المعنوية والسلوكية في عملية التحليل الاقتصادي للخروج برؤيا متكاملة تعمل على المواءمة بين الجوانب المادية والمعنوية في عملية التحليل بطبق واحد لتحقيق أفضل النتائج المرجوة منها.
الأساليب الوقائية للإدارة في حماية البيئة من التلوث دراسة قانونية مقارنة
Authors: حمدي مهدي مهدي , كريم حمد حمد , عبد الامير حميد هند
Published: January 2025

يمكن للإدارة اتباع أساليب قانونية مختلفة لحماية وتحسين البيئة في ضوء التشريعات البيئية التي تنظم نشاطها و من بينها الأساليب الوقائية لمنع مختلف النشاطات من تلويث البيئة. وذلك من خلال اتخاذها إجراءات الضبط الإداري وفقا لصلاحيتها القانونية من خلال سلطتها في إصدار القرارات الضبطية التنظيمية والفردية وفرض التنفيذ الجبري إذا لزم الأمر. من أجل حماية النظام العام بعناصره (الامن العام الصحة العامة و السكينة العامة) وهذا ما ينطبق على إجراءات الضبط الإداري البيئي. وتملك الإدارة أساليب وقائية مباشرة (ذات تأثير مباشر) في هذا الشأن. كسلطتها في حظر النشاط أو ترخيصه أو إلزام صاحبه بأمر معين أو الاكتفاء بمجرد الإخبار عنه وفقا لسلطتها التقديرية التي منحها القانون اياها مع التقيد بالشروط التي يحددها القانون في حالات معينة. و أخرى غير مباشرة (ذات تأثير مستقبلي غير مباشر) كالاعلام والتوعية والتربية البيئية كاساليب نصت عليها مختلف التشريعات والزمت الادارة بهافي سبيل حماية البيئة من التلوث.
عقد الخزينة الخاصة في المصارف
Authors: عبدالله أحمد الجبوري سليم
Published: January 2025

تقدم المصارف خدمات كثيرة لعملائها، وهي في سبيل تنظيم الخدمات المذكورة تبرم العديد من العقود مع هؤلاء العملاء، ومن اهم الخدمات التي تقدمها هذه المصارف هي خدمة الخزينة الخاصة، والتي من خلالها يؤجر المصرف لعميل ما خزينة خاصة به يحفظ بها اشياؤه الثمينة مادياً او معنويا بالنسبة له، وذلك وفقا لعقد بين الطرفين يبين حقوقهما والتزاماتهما.وعلى وفق ذلك يكتسب هذا العقد مفهوماَ خاصاَ به، من حيث الابرام والاركان، ويرتب اثارا معينة بالنسبة لأطرافه.
Una odinofagia atípica
Authors: Miñano Llamas María , Luna Rodríguez Consuelo
Published: January 2025

Revisar la historia clínica de cada paciente y realizar una anamnesis y exploración física dirigida y sistematizada.
Identificar una mala evolución y plantear un diagnóstico diferencial ante un síntoma persistente, a pesar de que el motivo de consulta sea frecuentemente banal.
En pacientes diabéticos, especialmente en ancianos, considerar siempre la posibilidad de cardiopatía isquémica con presentación atípica.
A educação de jovens e adultos trabalhadores no PROEJA: acesso e permanência no CEFET-BA.
Authors: Stoco Heloisa Pancieri
Published: January 2025

Este estudo analisa a implantação e o desenvolvimento inicial do Curso Técnico em Agente Comunitário de Saúde, oferecido no Programa de Integração da Educação Profissional Integrada à Educação Básica na modalidade de Educação de Jovens e Adultos – PROEJA – no âmbito da Unidade de Ensino de Eunápolis do então CEFET-BA, hoje Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Bahia, nos dois anos posteriores à sua instituição pelo Decreto Presidencial nº 5.840, de 2006. Parte-se do estudo do contexto sócio-laboral dos alunos (freqüentes e evadidos) do curso para analisar os fatores que interferem negativamente a retomada e a continuidade dos estudos pelos jovens e adultos trabalhadores. Utiliza-se do Estudo de Caso e da abordagem qualitativa para verificar a amostra intencional investigada. Sob o entendimento do trabalho como princípio educativo, analisa os fundamentos teóricos da relação educação-trabalho, bem como os princípios e objetivos legais do PROEJA. Encontra, na realidade concreta, além dos elementos inicialmente previstos hipoteticamente, outros bastante peculiares que explicam o grande índice de evasão dos alunos no curso. Questiona tópicos salientes e problemáticos verificados pelo estudo e sugere possíveis medidas saneadoras para eles, como a necessária conjunção de ações coordenadas entre as secretarias de educação municipal, estadual e o Ministério da Educação.
Escolarização Nômade: deslocamentos por motivo de estudos no IFBA-Dias D’Ávila
Authors: Dos Santos Dina Maria Rosário , Soeira Elaine dos Reis
Published: January 2025

O trabalho apresenta as trajetórias de migração estudantil e fluxos migratórios dos alunos e alunas da Formação Técnica do IFBA - Campus Camaçari/Núcleo Avançado Dias D'Ávila, pesquisados em “Nômades do saber: um estudo sobre migração estudantil”. O estudo compõe-se de uma aproximação aos movimentos e trajetórias de pessoas que se deslocam no território baiano em busca de oportunidades e possibilidades de estudo. Os deslocamentos dos 26 estudantes investigados são analisados, em nível de rota e fluxo, a partir das categorias de fluxo escolar, circuito formativo e movimento territorial. O artigo discute os deslocamentos por motivo de estudos desde a perspectiva do nomadismo de Deleuze.
Amamentação em foco: causas do desmame precoce e os obstáculos a serem superados
Authors: Kist Alessandra Maisa , Martins Wesley , Strada Cinthya de Fátima Oliveira
Published: January 2025

A amamentação é um processo essencial para a nutrição e desenvolvimento dos bebes. Apesar das recomendações da Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS) e do Ministério da Saúde, indicam o aleitamento exclusivo até os seis meses de vida, muitos bebês acabam sendo desmamados precocemente. O objetivo do estudo é levantar as principais causas que levam o desmame precoce em um município do interior do Paraná. Este estudo caracterizou-se como uma pesquisa transversal, descritiva e exploratória, com uma abordagem qualitativa direcionada a mulheres que interromperam a amamentação antes dos seis meses de idade. Os principais problemas apontados pelas participantes foram a dificuldade para amamentar e a falta de informação durante a gestação. O presente estudo identificou as principais causas do desmame precoce e os desafios enfrentados pelas mães durante o processo de amamentação, enfatizando a importância do suporte profissional de saúde. Foram evidenciadas a falta de informações adequadas e as dificuldades práticas na amamentação como fatores que contribuem para a interrupção precoce do aleitamento materno.
Gerenciamento de informações e tomada de decisão na agricultura familiar: um olhar a partir dos agricultores vinculados à Feira Livre de Dom Pedrito-RS
Authors: Maidana Bruno Silva Duzac , Nascimento Shirley Grazieli da Silva , Maia Joélio Farias , Hanke Daniel , Àvila Mariana Rockenbach de
Published: January 2025

A agricultura familiar é uma importante categoria social, principalmente no que tange à produção de alimentos, renda e oportunidade social no Brasil. O presente estudo teve como objetivo mapear os fatores analisados para a tomada de decisão gerencial pelos agricultores familiares que compõem a Feira Livre de Dom Pedrito-RS. Especificamente, buscou-se identificar quais ferramentas de gestão são utilizadas pelos agricultores familiares e como são organizadas as informações que influenciam na tomada de decisões em suas propriedades. Metodologicamente, o estudo é de natureza qualitativa, elaborado através da pesquisa de campo. Os dados foram coletados via entrevista com roteiro de questões semi-estruturadas, aplicados a quatro agricultores familiares feirantes, tendo como universo de estudo a Feira Livre de Dom Pedrito. A imersão a campo se deu entre os meses de março e abril de 2024. Os principais resultados deste estudo versam sobre a confirmação da utilização de gestão pelos agricultores familiares participantes do estudo, sendo possível evidenciar que as ferramentas mais utilizadas para efetuar os controles são anotações em cadernos e cadernetas, além de registros em planilhas eletrônicas.
Tecnologias de informação e comunicação para a continuidade do cuidado no domicilio: revisão integrativa
Authors: Correia Elaine Trevezanuto , Mansano Victoria Adryelle Nascimento , Zulin Aline , Martins Mayara Almeida , Torres Paulo Roberto Aranha , Mercado Paula Andrea Gatica , Radovanovic Cremilde Aparecida Trindade
Published: January 2025

Com o aumento do envelhecimento populacional, muitos idosos passam a depender de cuidadores informais para auxiliá-los nas atividades diárias o que pode ser uma tarefa desafiadora e demandante. Felizmente, as novas tecnologias têm se mostrado uma aliada valiosa para auxilia-los nesta importante tarefa. O objetivo desde estudo é identificar as tecnologias disponíveis na literatura para auxiliar o cuidador informal no ambiente domiciliar. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada em seis etapas. A questão de pesquisa foi: “Quais são as tecnologias de informação e comunicação disponíveis para cuidadores para a continuidade do cuidado no domicilio?”. Foram integrados 11 estudos nessa revisão e identificados nos estudos levantado cinco aplicativos e cinco plataformas online para monitoramento e acompanhamento, e um estudo abordou a telessaúde. Para os cuidadores informais, os recursos tecnológicos vêm auxiliando no processo de cuidado. Todas as tecnologias abordadas nessa pesquisa auxiliam tanto familiares quanto pacientes na tomada de decisão em relação aos cuidados. Embora as tecnologias tenham avançado significativamente, ainda há espaço para melhorias e adaptações específicas às necessidades dos cuidadores informais. Investir em pesquisas contínuas e desenvolvimento é fundamental para aprimorar essas ferramentas e garantir sua eficácia.
La Inteligencia artificial y los efectos en la productividad de las empresas privadas del cantón de Latacunga en el año 2024. Caso de estudio Sector Financiero
Authors: Miño-Castillo Angeli Clemencia , Ramírez-Jiménez Santiago Fernando
Published: January 2025

El presente artículo analiza la incidencia del uso de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) y los efectos en la productividad de las instituciones financieras del cantón Latacunga, con énfasis en la eficiencia administrativa, operativa, atención al cliente y toma de decisiones estratégicas, con el objetivo general de analizar la incidencia de la implementación de la Inteligencia Artificial en las instituciones financieras del cantón de Latacunga en el año 2024. Se tomó como caso de estudio una institución financiera legalmente constituida del cantón, con 36 años de experiencia y pertenece al segmento 1, según los datos de la Superintendencia de Economía Popular y Solidaria. Se realizó un estudio de campo, con un enfoque cuantitativo, de alcance correlacional, no experimental y transversal, aplicando la técnica de encuesta a 64 empleados de diferentes departamentos. Los resultados evidenciaron que la IA ha optimizado en gran medida los procesos financieros, como la reduciendo de los tiempos operativos, la fidelización de los clientes a través de la personalización del servicio mediante herramientas como los chatbots y el fortalecimiento de la detección de fraudes de forma precisa. Pero, sin embargo, la adopción de esta herramienta aún enfrenta desafíos relacionados con la aceptación cultural y la seguridad de los datos. Por lo cual, se concluye que la IA es un factor clave para el desarrollo sostenible de las organizaciones, convirtiéndose en una estrategia de crecimiento organizacional a largo plazo.
Kajian Penerapan Indikator Pembangunan Berkelanjutan Perumahan
Authors: Setyobudi Risang , Reza Husain Wicaksono  , Nevila Rodhi Nova , Liana Dwi Yulistianti  , Syarifa Nur Octavia
Published: January 2025

Kurangnya pengendalian dalam sistem perencanaan dan tata kota yang tepat dapat menimbulkan masalah, terutama sebelum adanya pertambahan jumlah penduduk yang ditambah dengan laju urbanisasi, yang akan memicu munculnya permasalahan perumahan dan permukiman. Fokus permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah mengenai implementasi pengembang besar di DIY terkait kawasan perumahan berkelanjutan, dengan mengukur sejauh mana pengembang telah menerapkan pembangunan berkelanjutan pada kawasan perumahan yang telah dibangunnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis data kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada 21 pengembang besar di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Kuesioner terdiri dari empat bagian, yaitu bagian pertama mengenai aspek lingkungan, bagian kedua tentang aspek sosial, bagian ketiga mengenai aspek ekonomi, dan bagian keempat mengenai tanggapan terhadap pemerintah terkait perumahan berkelanjutan. Pengolahan data dilakukan melalui analisis deskriptif, dengan pemrosesan data kuesioner menggunakan aplikasi SPSS 16.0 dan Microsoft Excel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar perumahan responden berada di Kabupaten Sleman dan Kabupaten Bantul, dengan segmentasi pasar yang didominasi oleh perumahan menengah dalam rentang harga 500 juta hingga 1 miliar. Mayoritas pengembang perumahan telah cukup baik dalam membangun perumahannya, dengan menerapkan 70-89% indikator perumahan berkelanjutan di setiap lokasi. Namun, masih ada kekurangan pada aspek lingkungan, sosial, dan ekonomi yang perlu diperbaiki. Pemerintah biasanya memberikan kemudahan dalam perizinan, serta menetapkan syarat-syarat yang harus dipenuhi oleh pengembang sebelum memulai pembangunan perumahan
Analisis Perbandingan Filler Semen Dengan Filler Abu Ampas Tebu Pada Campuran Aspal Ac – Wc Terhadap Karakteristik Marshall
Authors: Kristanti Hesti , Yulis Widhiastuti  , Soegyarto
Published: January 2025

Pada umumnya lapis aspal beton (Laston) adalah suatu lapisan pada konstruksi jalan yang terdiri dari campuran aspal keras, agregat kasar, agregat halus dan filler. Material yang umum digunakan untuk  filler pada campuran aspal beton yaitu abu batu, semen, dan kapur. Oleh karena itu, peneliti ingin menggunakan bahan alternatif lain sebagai pengganti filler semen yaitu abu ampas tebu. Abu Ampas Tebu merupakan abu dari hasil pembakaran ampas tebu yang mengandung silica dan mempunyai sifat dapat mengikat bahan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbandingan pengaruh penggunaan filler semen dan Abu Ampas Tebu pada campuran AC-WC. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan metode Marshall Test dan mengacu pada Spesifikasi Umum Bina Marga 2018 (Revisi 2), penelitian ini dilakukan di Laboratorium Teknik Sipil Universitas Bojonegoro dengan persentase penggunaan Filler masing – masing sebanyak 4% sehingga didapat nilai Kadar Aspal Optimum (KAO) variasi filler semen sebesar 6,95% dan untuk variasi filler Abu Ampas Tebu (AAT) sebesar 7,30%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, penggunaan filler semen dan abu ampas tebu pada campuran AC-WC memenuhi spesifikasi Umum Bina Marga 2018 (Revisi 2). Beberapa hasil uji Marshall mengalami peningkatan dan penurunan yang tidak signifikan, meskipun begitu uji marshall yang dihasilkan masih memenuhi standart spesifikasi yang di tentukan
Penambangan Pasir Sungai Progo Terhadap Laju Degradasi Pada Elevasi Dasar Sungai
Authors: Husain Wicaksono Reza , Zendy Bima mahardana  , Andri Dwi cahyono  , Risang Setyobudi  , Wiryo Utomo
Published: January 2025

Gunung Sindoro adalah gunung yang berada di Provinsi Jawa Tengah dan Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta dengan sungai progo yang mengalir. Sungai utama memiliki panjang sekitar 138 km dan mencakup luas daerah aliran sungai sekitar 243.833.086 hektar. Sungai Progo memiliki sejumlah anak sungai yang berasal dari beberapa gunung, salah satunya adalah Gunung Merapi, yang masih aktif. Beberapa sungai yang mengalir dari Merapi antara lain Sungai Pabelan, Sungai Blongkeng, Sungai Krasak dan beberapa sungai lainnya. Analisis yang dilakukan pada penelitian adalah analisis jumlah penambangan pasir, transportasi sedimen, serta degradasi atau agregasi di titik tinjauan, berdasarkan data primer dan sekunder yang diperoleh dari pengukuran laboratorium dan hasil pengujian. Penelitian ini dilakukan di tiga titik, yaitu Jembatan Bantar, Tikungan Sapon, dan Jembatan Srandakan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada pias 1, yaitu dari lokasi Bantar ke Sapon, terjadi degradasi atau penurunan dasar sungai dengan nilai degradasi sebesar -0,465041 m/tahun, yang dianalisis per pias atau sepanjang pias Bantar ke Sapon. Sementara itu, pada pias 2, yaitu dari Sapon ke Srandakan, terjadi aggradasi atau akumulasi pasir di dasar sungai dengan nilai aggradasi sebesar 0,18765477 m/tahun, yang dianalisis per pias atau sepanjang pias Sapon ke Srandakan
Sistematización teórica de salud digital
Authors: Cecilia Arias Adriana , Medina Chicaiza Ricardo Patricio , Arroba Ítalo Rosendo , Lascano Carmita del Rocío , Medina Ariel Patricio , Samantha Quispe Joselyn
Published: January 2025

La salud digital conlleva al uso de tecnologías que inciden en la prestación de servicios médicos. Por lo tanto, el estudio realiza una revisión teórica sobre salud digital, detallándose datos relevantes que van desde aportes teóricos hasta modelos, políticas y estrategias entorno al sistema de salud. En ese sentido, se empleó un tipo de investigación teórica basado en el método histórico-lógico y centrado 123 en tres fases como: planeación, revisión y documentación apoyada en la herramienta EPPI-Reviewer. En definitiva, los resultados demuestran la importancia de la temática puesto que reduce los tiempos de espera, automatiza los procesos, facilita la disponibilidad de servicios asistenciales, u otros; siendo indispensable para los pacientes y profesionales de Ciencias de la Salud.
Impacto de la gestión financiera en la toma de decisiones en pymes del cantón Manta
Authors: Gutiérrez Zambrano Carmen Ebelina , Zambrano Loor Rita Mayda , Vinueza Tello Shirley Elizabeth
Published: January 2025

Este artículo estudia la manera en la cual la gestión financiera ejerce influencia en la toma de decisiones estratégicas de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMES) en el contexto geográfico del cantón Manta, provincia de Manabí, Ecuador. La investigación se basó en un análisis bibliográfico de estudios previos que han abordado el impacto de las prácticas financieras en la toma de decisiones empresariales, tales como expansión, inversión y financiamiento. Los resultados obtenidos de la revisión sugieren que las PYMES que implementan prácticas adecuadas en sus finanzas tienden a tomar decisiones más ajustadas a la realidad, con lo cual, su crecimiento se ve ampliamente favorecido, así como su sostenibilidad y capacidad de adaptación a cambios en el mercado. Además, se evidencia que la falta de una planificación financiera formalizada impone limitaciones a las opciones estratégicas, y afecta el rendimiento de las organizaciones empresariales. A través del análisis de diversas investigaciones, se concluye que la adopción de mejores prácticas de manejo de sus recursos financieros y la capacitación en este ámbito son determinante para fortalecer la competitividad de las PYMES en el cantón antes mencionado.
PENGARUH TEKANAN 150 MPa DAN SUHU SINTERING 495OC TERHADAP KARAKTERISTIK GREENBODY METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE Fe-Cr-Mn-Al-Si-Cu
Authors: Suroso Indreswari , Ahmad
Published: January 2025

Metal Matrix Composite adalah material komposit yang terdiri dari dua atau lebih material logam. Material logam sebagai matriks dan lainnya sebagai penguat. Penguat dapat berupa serat alami, alumina, SiC, dan serat karbon. Matriks dalam penelitian ini adalah Fe. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui karakteristik green body MMC FeCrMnAlSiCu. MMC memberikan inovasi dalam meningkatkan sifat material. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan MMC sebagai material pembuatan greenbody brake lining pesawat. Brake lining pesawat, saat ini masih import dan harga mahal. Penelitian ini menguatkan bahwa brake lining pesawat layak dibuat didalam negeri dengan berbagai penelitian pendukung Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode mixing serbuk selama 1 jam dengan kecepatan putaran 75 RPM, kompaksi dengan cold compaction sebesar 150 MPa, dan sintering pada suhu 445oC selama 1 jam. Hasil EDS spot 1 menunjukkan unsur dominan adalah 36,42 Cu dan hasil SEM spot 1 menunjukkan unsur carbon tinggi karena ada oksidasi dari oksigen sehingga menimbulkan korosi. Hasil EDS spot 2 menunjukkan unsur dominan adalah Fe. Hal ini disebabkan pengujian EDS pada titik spot 2 terdapat unsur dominan Fe yaitu 69,900. Hasil SEM pada spot 2 adalah pada spot 2 unsur Ni nol karena terlalu kecil sehingga tidak terdistribusi pada spot 2. Kekerasan rata-rata green body MMC FeCrMnAlSiCu adalah 174,87 VHN memiliki ketahanan keausan yang baik dan mengalami deformasi plastis.
A Strategy to Specify Customizable Interoperability Maturity Models for Software Systems
Authors: Leite Monteiro Erasmo , Fontes Magalhães Mascarenhas Ana Patrícia , Pitangueira Maciel Rita Suzana
Published: January 2025

Interoperability enables transparent communication between systems and can be achieved through syntactic, semantic, pragmatic, and organizational levels. Maturity models have been used to check systems' maturity. However, these models have been criticized for needing more empirical validation and effective methods to help their specifications, thus harming their adoption. This work presents Amortisse, a maturity model to check interoperability in software systems, and the methodology for its customization and evolution. The results show Amortisse's feasibility in measuring the interoperability maturity of systems, and the methodology allows the development of the first version and its evolution.
Synthesis, Microstructure, Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Properties of ZnO-ZrO2 Nanocomposite
Authors: YUAN Jingjun , YAO Xin
Published: January 2025

Zinc oxide -Zirconium oxide (ZnO-ZrO2) nanocomposite (NC) was prepared using a sol-gel process. X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies showed the tetragonal and hexagonal structures of ZrO2 and ZnO respectively. FTIR studies indicated the Zn-O and Zr-O bonds in the prepared sample. The electron microscopy analysis showed the presence of crystalline materials with a uniform and compact structure. The optical studies showed a sharp absorption at about 400 nm and the Tauc plot evaluated the bandgap of 3.15 eV. The photodegradation performance of Methylene Blue (MB) dye was obtained for ZnO-ZrO2 NC using visible light irradiation and showed 96.89 % efficiency. The antibacterial activity of ZnO-ZrO2 NC against certain bacteria was investigated and the results indicated the significant antibacterial activity.
Historical Dictionary of Islamic Fundamentalism
Authors: Guidère Mathieu
Published: January 2025

After the rise of the Islamic State in the Middle East and the new geopolitical landscape in this region, it is essential for the modern reader to understand the history that has allowed for and influenced these types of Islamic groups to form. Historical Dictionary of Islamic Fundamentalism acts as a didactic resource that explains, from the Islamic perspective, the historical importance of the Islamic fundamentalist world.

This dictionary provides a comprehensive and thorough analysis of various groups, events, movements, key figures, and dogmas that have influenced contemporary Islamic fundamentalism. A chronology spanning 600 years, graphs of complex Islamic group associations and alliances, and an Arabic-to-English glossary have all been included to facilitate a complete understanding of the nuances and generalities that have shaped this movement. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Islamic Fundamentalism also contains an introduction, appendixes, an extensive bibliography, and more than 700 cross-referenced entries on ideologies, people, events, and movements of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago
Authors: Pemberton Rita , McCollin Debbie , Matthews Gelien , Toussaint Michael
Published: January 2025

As separate entities and later a unified state, the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago boast very unique histories. Initially claimed by the Spanish in 1498, these territories were affected by the imperialist thrusts of various European nations including the French, British and Dutch. The mercantilist infiltrations of these groups, particularly in the 18th century, led to the islands’ belated development as sugar producers and, particularly Trinidad, as a cradle of migration. World War II and the development of the oil and tourism industries in the 20th century transformed the economies, culture and society of these islands. The country has been one of the most important in the region in relation to economic and political leadership and as a centre of cultural development.

Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Trinidad and Tobago.
Historical Dictionary of Chad
Authors: Azevedo Mario J. , Decalo Samuel
Published: January 2025

Having achieved its independence from France in 1960, Chad has run into a serious crises of national building, which have continued to haunt it to the present day, making it one of the poorest and most politically unstable countries on the globe. Chad is a country with sharp geographic and climatic contrasts that puzzle and fascinate the visitor, displaying first a monotonous but majestic portion of the Saharan Desert in the north, punctuated by plains and high altitudes displayed by the Tibesti mountains, where the highest point, Emi Koussi, reaches 11,204 ft.; the middle Central Sahelian zone, where pastoral transhumance lifestyle predominates but where and nut cultivation and harvesting is possible; and an endowed southern tropical zone where the forest and the savanna meet, blessed by several long-running rivers, most notably, the Logone and the Chari that empty their waters into centuries-old Lake Chad. Even though things in Chad seem to have improved during the past 10 years, most observers agree that the path to peace, reconstruction, and economic progress is still long and arduous.

This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Chad contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Chad.
The Indian Ladies' Magazine, 1901-1938
Authors: Logan Deborah Anna
Published: January 2025

This book examines the varied influences and accomplishments of the Indian Ladies’ Magazine, the first Indian magazine established and edited by an Indian woman—Kamala Satthianadhan—in English, written by women, for women. Influences include Victorian, Edwardian, and Modern literature and culture as well as traditional Indian literature and culture during the late colonial, pre-independence period. More than a literary journal, this publication also addressed social reforms, from “ladies’ philanthropy” to “women’s mission to women”; the emergence of Indian “identity politics” in response to the nationalist and independence movements; the Indian Woman Question in the context of female education debates and shifting concepts of “womanliness”; cultural exchanges recorded by Indian travelers to America; and the emergence of Indian nationalism, between World Wars I and II, leading to independence. This publication recorded and participated in the most pivotal moment in modern Indian history and did so by appealing to both the conservative and progressive socio-political urges marking the era.
Exile in the Maghreb
Authors: Fenton Paul B. , Littman David G.
Published: January 2025

The Exile in the Maghreb entails the first attempt at describing the historical reality of the legal and social condition of the Jews in the Muslim countries of North Africa (principally Algeria and Morocco) over a thousand year period from the Middle Ages (997 C.E.) to the French colonization (1830 Algeria/1912 Morocco.). The Exile is not a formal history but a chronological anthology of documents drawn from literary (section A) and archival sources (section B), many of which are published for the first time.

In section A, Arabic and Hebrew chronicles, Muslim legal, and theological texts are followed by the accounts culled from European travelers—captives, diplomats, doctors, clerics, and adventurers. Each document is introduced and annotated in such a way as to bring out its importance.

The second section (B) reflects the diplomatic activity deployed by humanitarian organizations in favour of North African Jewry. Spanning the 19th and early 20th centuries, these are mainly drawn from the archives of the Alliance Israélite Universelle (Paris) and the Anglo-Jewish Association (London). The documents are richly elucidated with illustrations taken from the international press. The book presents a new and illuminating insight into the status of Jews under the Crescent. The Jews of North Africa were the only minority under Islam, in this region and their history reflects Judaism's exclusive encounter with Islam.
Uniting Blacks in a Raceless Nation
Authors: Arnedo-Gómez Miguel
Published: January 2025

The Cuban writer Nicolás Guillén has traditionally been considered a poet of mestizaje, a term that, whilst denoting racial mixture, also refers to a homogenizing nationalist discourse that proclaims the harmonious nature of Cuban identity. Yet, many aspects of Guillén’s work enhance black Cuban and Afro-Cuban identities. Miguel Arnedo-Gómez explores this paradox in Guillén’s pre-Cuban Revolution writings placing them alongside contemporaneous intellectual discourses that feigned adherence to the homogenizing ideology whilst upholding black interests. On the basis of links with these and other 1930s Cuban discourses, Arnedo-Gómez shows Guillén’s work to contain a message of black unity aimed at the black middle classes. Furthermore, against a tendency to seek a single authorial consciousness—be it mulatto or based on a North American construction of blackness—Guillén’s prose and poetry are also characterized as a struggle for a viable identity in a socio-culturally heterogeneous society.
A Guide to Federal Contracting
Authors: Lindner Dan
Published: January 2025

A Guide to Federal Contracting, Second Edition, provides a succinct yet thorough treatment of federal contracting requirements and regulations--demystifying the volumes of regulations and policies of the federal government.