bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analyzing Perceptron Algorithm for Global Gold Price Prediction using Quantum Computing Approach
Authors: Solikhun Solikhun , Siregar Muhammad Rahmansyah
Published: January 2025

The price of gold has garnered significant attention in the world of finance and investment due to its role as a safe haven asset and an indicator of global economic stability. An inherent risk of investing in gold is the daily fluctuation in prices, which can rise, fall, or remain stable. Investors are constantly seeking accurate ways to predict gold price movements in order to make informed investment decisions. While classic algorithms like artificial neural networks have been used for gold price prediction, they often struggle with analyzing complex data and identifying the hidden patterns within large datasets. It is widely acknowledged that accurately and consistently predicting the gold price movements, exchange rate, and whether the gold price will rise or fall is very challenging. To address this challenge, this study explored the use of quantum perceptron algorithm for predicting global gold prices. This approach harnesses the principles of quantum computing to improve the efficiency and performance of neural network models. Quantum computers can perform multiple computations simultaneously, enabling the solution of problems that are difficult for classical computers. This study utilized global gold data from January 2018 to December 2022, with 80:20 split of training and testing data; data from January 2018 to December 2021 for training and data from January 2022 to December 2022 for testing. This study aims to offer insights into the potential and application of quantum algorithms in predicting gold prices. The research involved an analysis of global gold price predictions using the quantum perceptron algorithm and quantum computing.
Aspect-based Multilabel Classification of E-commerce Reviews Using Fine-tuned IndoBERT
Authors: Ihtada Fahrendra Khoirul , Alfianita Rizha , Aziz Okta Qomaruddin
Published: January 2025

In recent years, e-commerce has experienced rapid growth. A significant change in consumer behavior is marked by the ease of access and time flexibility offered by e-commerce platforms, as well as the existence of the review feature to assess products and services. However, with the ever-increasing number of reviews, consumers and store owners face challenges in sorting out relevant information. This research focuses on the multilabel classification of Indonesian e-commerce reviews. This research was undertaken because the application of multilabel classification, especially for e-commerce reviews in Indonesia, has received little attention. This research compares three classification models: IndoBERT, IndoBERT-CNN, and IndoBERT-LSTM, to determine the most effective model for multilabel aspect classification of customer reviews. The multilabel classification method was applied to determine the aspect categories of the reviews, such as product, customer service, and delivery, using different thresholds for evaluation. Results show that 0.6 threshold is optimal, with the IndoBERT-LSTM model as the best-performing model for the multilabel aspect classification of these e-commerce reviews. Optimal classification of the model enables more precise information extraction from customer reviews. This can be useful for e-commerce businesses to gain insight from the reviews they get from customers. This insight can be used to find out which aspects need to be improved from the e-commerce business which leads to increased customer satisfaction and trust.
Pelayanan Air Bersih Di Desa Mayumba Kecamatan Mori Utara Kabupaten Morowali Utara
Authors: Mayui Lidya Veronika , Walenta A. Y. , Akib Karmila
Published: January 2025

Air bersih merupakan salah satu kebutuhan pokok masyarakat Indonesia. Saat ini ketersediaan air yang cenderung menurun dan kebutuhan air yang semakin meningkat menyebabkan sumber daya air perlu dikelola dengan memperhatikan pelayanannya. Hal ini dikarenakan banyak masyarakat yang mengeluhkan kualitas pelayanan air bersih tidak sesuai dengan apa yang diharapkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kualitas pelayanan air bersih di Desa Mayumba Kecamatan Mori Utara dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kualitas pelayanan air bersih. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi yang terkait dengan penelitian. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kualitas kualitas pelayanan air bersih di Desa Mayumba yang dilihat dari dua indikator yaitu assurance dan empathy sudah baik dimana keramahan dan respon yang baik yang diberikan oleh petugas kepada masyarakat dan juga memperlakukan masyarakat sama. Namun dari indikator tangible reliability dan responsiveness, yang masih perlu mendapatkan perhatian Pemerintah Desa Mayumba.
Persepsi Peserta Program Bantuan Langsung Tunai Terhadap Kepercayaan Publik di Desa Cintai Damai Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan Kabupaten Deli Serdang
Authors: Pasaribu Novri Sari MP , Aisyah Dara
Published: January 2025

Bantuan Langsung Tunai (BLT) adalah program pemerintah Indonesia untuk membantu masyarakat miskin, terutama saat pandemi COVID-19. BLT bertujuan meningkatkan daya beli dan mengurangi dampak krisis ekonomi, serta dianggap dapat mengurangi kemiskinan dan mendukung stabilitas ekonomi lokal. Keberhasilan BLT sangat bergantung pada kepercayaan publik terhadap proses penyaluran dan pemerintah. Penelitian ini menganalisis persepsi masyarakat terhadap BLT dan dampaknya pada kepercayaan publik di Desa Cinta Damai. Metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan pedekatan campuran (mixed methods). Hasilnya menunjukkan persepsi yang baik bagi penerima BLT, peserta merasa adanya manfaat program. Namun berdasarkan responden bukan peserta program belum merasa adanya keadilan dan transparansi data. Sehingga semakin baik persepsi, semakin baik pula kepercayaan publik. Meski variabel kepercayaan publik dan persepsi hanya menjelaskan 21% yang menggambarkan rendahnya kepercayaan pubik, sisanya dipengaruhi faktor lain.
Efektivitas Peningkatan Pelayanan Oleh Partisipasi Publik Dengan Pengaduan Sistem Layanan Aspirasi Pengaduan Online Rakyat (LAPOR) di Kota Malang
Authors: Aisyah Eka Nur Aning , Nabila Dinda Salwa , Sabrina Michelle Alicia , Hayat H
Published: January 2025

Sistem Layanan Aspirasi Pengaduan Online Rakyat (LAPOR) telah muncul sebagai inovasi yang signifikan di Indonesia, berkontribusi terhadap peningkatan tanggung jawab, akuntabilitas, dan keterbukaan dalam pelayanan publik. Salah satu kota besar di Indonesia, Kota Malang, telah menerapkan cara tersebut sebagai upaya untuk meningkatkan efisiensi pelayanan yang diberikan kepada masyarakat. Esai ini menggunakan kombinasi pendekatan penelitian kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Jumlah pengaduan, waktu respons, dan tingkat penyelesaian semuanya diukur. Ini berupaya untuk memahami pengalaman dan persepsi pengguna terhadap sistem melalui pendekatan penelitian kualitatif. Mengumpulkan informasi mengenai jumlah, sifat, dan lokasi pengaduan serta waktu dan tempat tanggap dari database LAPOR kota Malang. Data menunjukkan beberapa perangkat daerah di Kota Malang memiliki tingkat respon yang tinggi terhadap pengaduan masyarakat, rata-rata mencapai 93,67% untuk SAMBAT WEB dan 84,85% untuk SAMBAT SMS. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa sistem pengaduan online telah berhasil memenuhi harapan dan kebutuhan masyarakat akan respon cepat dan efektif terhadap pengaduan mereka. Pada periode Januari hingga Desember 2020, Dinas Kominfo Kota Malang menerima total 869 pengaduan melalui aplikasi SAMBAT WEB dan SMS SAMBAT. Lima perangkat daerah yang paling banyak diadukan adalah Dinas Perhubungan (Dishub), Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil (Disdukcapil), Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja.
Academic resilience and learning engagement: Peer relationships and learning motivation as mediators
Authors: He Daimei , Yang Mei , Wang Jing , Song Mijuan
Published: January 2025

In the postpandemic era of COVID-19, researchers are paying attention to the quality and sustainability of education. By applying self-determination theory, we examined the relationship between students’ academic resilience and learning engagement, with peer relationships and
learning motivation acting as mediators. We conducted an online survey and obtained valid responses from 710 students of large universities in eastern China. The results showed that academic resilience positively predicted learning engagement, both directly and indirectly through the individual
and chain mediators of peer relationships and learning motivation. Our study has enriched the application of self-determination theory and enhanced understanding of how to improve students’ academic resilience.
The Importance of Role-Playing in Promoting Motivation and Oral Communication among Non-Arabic Speakers Language Acquisition
Authors: Abdelhafid Karima Aboubaker , Mustapha Nik Farhan , Ismail Muhd Zulkifli , Hassan Abd Rauf
Published: January 2025

Motivation has an important role in learning a foreign language. Without it, the process of learning the language will be more difficult, and students may lose motivation and stop learning the language, on the other hand, oral communication is a great challenge, especially when they learn that language in their country, far from the original environment of the language. In this regard, studies have indicated that role-playing activities play a major role in stimulating motivation and developing oral communication among students in learning foreign languages. Therefore, this study aimed to reveal the level of motivation and oral communication among non-Arabic speaking learners after learning this language through role-playing activities. To achieve the aim of the study, the quasi-experimental approach with a single group design was used. The study included 40 Malay male and female students who specialize in the Arabic language at a public university in Malaysia. An applied model of role-playing activities taken from daily life was conducted in the classroom, and to measure the level of oral communication an oral test was used before and after the experiment. Results showed that students’ motivation was good before and after the activities, indicating satisfactory motivation levels. Additionally, the level of oral communication was significantly improved, ranging from very good to excellent after the experiment. The study also confirmed that including role play as a linguistic activity increases interaction and teamwork between students and teachers, enhances students’ self-confidence, and enables them to express their feelings.

Keywords: Role-playing activities, motivation, oral communication
Semantic Changes of Selected Idioms of Islamic Civilization in Nigeria Semantics
Authors: Zakariyah Abdulbaqy Yahya , Rufai Aminullahi Ahmad
Published: January 2025

The focus of the linguists on the theory of semantic migration still remains constant. They discuss periodically on the relationship between indicative and the content, this is simply because the conception attached thereof by people has no limitation, while the indicative, word to describe the concept of meaning is limited in any language. This gives room to a word to migrate and develop semantically from one season to another. Sometimes word is described semantically as promoted and some other times as demoted. It is noted that the theory of conflict civilizations between human races has affected the Islamic civilization across the globe including Nigerian Muslims. This has posed a great threat on many terminologies known in the golden era of Islamic Civilization. The words that promote scholarship and intellectualism later turn to be demoted words that people are afraid to be associated with, i.e Al.Imam, Al-Jihad, almasjid, mimbar, Katateeb, Mallam, e.t.c. This paper is set to study the semantic development of some of these terminologies in the history of Islamic civilization in Nigeria; the paper is discussed in the following parts: Introduction, Semantic study of selected Islamic terminologies, Study of semantic development in the selected words, Influence of the theory of conflict civilization on the semantic demotion of the words, and Conclusion.

Keywords: Semantic, Terminologies, Islamic, Civilization, Selected, Conflict
BOOK REVIEW P.S. Suryanarayana. (2021). The Elusive Tipping Point: China-India Ties for a New Order. World Scientific, 276 pp.
Authors: Renjie Feng
Published: January 2025

This is a book review.
BOURDIEUAN PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIAL POWER PRODUCTION: UNDERSTANDING THE EU AND MEMBER STATES’ HARMONISED RESPONSES TO RUSSIA’S 2022 INCURSION INTO UKRAINE
Authors: Marchi Ludovica
Published: January 2025

This paper contributes to the debate on science and practices as basic features in foreign affairs. It investigates the potential of the framework that builds on Bourdieu’s social interpretations of the ‘international’ as a field characterised by ‘power struggles’ and of ‘practices’ as ‘cultural strategies’ in the international arena; it also draws on the conceptualisation of ‘agency’ as a 'social power production’. It argues that science and practice hang together and act as players in external affairs. It applies this framework to the illustrative example of the European Union (EU) and member states’ response to Russia’s 2022 incursion into Ukraine, demonstrating harmonised positions. It explores how combined social science and politics help connect to the ‘symbolic power struggles’ that lead to 'social power production’ as an agency motivating the EU and member states to adopt a common front. The empirical analysis employs the notions of Ethos, Foreign Policy Identity, Power, Trust and Uncertainty, and the Symbolic Struggle to uncover the crucial trend of social science and practice playing a role in foreign policy. The conclusion concedes criticism from other models; however, despite this framework's lack of extensive use, it hints at its potential usage within diverse case studies. The analysis is based on the author’s reflections on data drawn from primary and secondary sources and observations of foreign affairs practices. By capturing the symbolic power struggles that the research of the rationalist (neo-realism), soft-constructivist, and radical constructivist camps omitted to represent, this article helps to highlight the importance of the scientific agents revealing influences on foreign policy.
CHINA AND INDIA IN THE ROHINGYA CRISIS: EXPLORING A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS IN THE GEOPOLITICAL CONSIDERATIONS AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Authors: Swadhin Shahadat
Published: January 2025

In 2017, the Rohingya people experienced a brutal crackdown at the hands of the Myanmar military, called Tatmadaw. In the face of the crackdown, Rohingya people took shelter in Bangladesh. Despite nearly seven years passing of this crisis, a sustainable solution remains elusive. Presently, more than 1.1 million Rohingya individuals are living in camps located in Bangladesh, where they endure a lack of essential rights and services. The Rohingya camps have also become a source of internal and external security threats, intensifying the critical nature of this refugee crisis and raising geopolitical concerns. The neighbouring states, China and India, holding significant interest and influence over Bangladesh and Myanmar, have critical responses to the crisis. Considering the complex geopolitical landscape and legal grounds, this article explores potential resolutions to the Rohingya crisis.
LOOKING BACK ON THE AUSTRALIA - VIETNAM RELATIONSHIP IN THE CONTEXT OF ASIAN CENTURY
Authors: Tran Hiep , Nguyen Giang
Published: January 2025

Vietnam and Australia are both middle powers actively contributing to the strategy of adapting to China's rise in Southeast Asia. In particular, Australia has continuously taken advantage of and created opportunities, including the first aid packages right after the end of the Vietnam War—initiatives to contribute to solving the Cambodian problem in Vietnam-ASEAN relations. After the prosperity in economic ties between Australia and Vietnam after the Cold War, the historical method and the systematic method are the popular international relations research methods used in previous studies in Vietnam and Australia; the article shows that the convergence of values, needs and interests between Australia and Vietnam in the 21st Century is the driving force to promote bilateral cooperation based on equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefits. Finally, the paper may become a valuable source of interpretation for the nature of the similarity in strategy to adapt to China's rise.
EMBRACING OPPORTUNITIES: BANGLADESH’S FOREIGN POLICY AMID GEOPOLITICAL CHALLENGES
Authors: Salam Mohammad Fakhrus , Mia Md. Rakib , Lamisha Shohana Abedin , Uddin Hemel Md. Borhan
Published: January 2025

Bangladesh is critically shaping its foreign policy to address contemporary global dynamics, particularly in South Asia. This paper examines the key factors that influence future geopolitical shifts and analyses their implications for Bangladesh. It employs a qualitative approach, allowing for in-depth analysis and interpretation of the complex dynamics surrounding Bangladesh's foreign policy in anticipation of geopolitical shifts. By exploring emerging trends in international relations, regional dynamics, and technological advancements, this study identifies potential challenges such as increased competition for resources, shifts in alliances, and the rise of non-traditional security threats. Additionally, it highlights opportunities for Bangladesh to leverage its strategic location, economic potential and diplomatic initiatives to enhance its position on the global stage. Through a comprehensive assessment of these factors, this paper aims to provide insights for policymakers to navigate the complexities of the evolving geopolitical landscape and effectively advance Bangladesh's national interests in the coming years.
SECURITY AND SUPREMACY: AN EXAMINATION OF THE US-CHINA TECHNOLOGICAL RIVALRY IN THE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY
Authors: Kelvin Hah Xian Bing
Published: January 2025

The US-China competition in the semiconductor industry represents a strategic rivalry that stops short of direct conflict. This competition is particularly intense because semiconductors are a critical strategic commodity, underpinning advanced commercial and military technologies that enhance national power. Due to the oligopolistic nature of the semiconductor supply chain, both the US and China aspire to dominate this sector while diminishing the other’s influence, leading to heightened competition within the industry. Drawing on data from the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) spanning 2010 to 2022, this article examines the US-China semiconductor rivalry through the lenses of innovation leadership and supply chain security. In terms of innovation, the US holds a clear advantage over China, although China is making gradual progress. While the semiconductor export market shares of the US and China were comparable until 2013, China overtook the US in 2014, with the gap continuing to widen. However, this growth has been accompanied by a significant trade deficit in semiconductors, underscoring China’s heavy dependence on foreign sources to sustain its manufacturing sector. China’s pursuit of global technological leadership and its alleged unfair trade practices pose a challenge to US national interests, further intensifying the competition. In response, both countries have implemented various industrial and foreign policies aimed at strengthening their respective positions in the semiconductor supply chain while undermining each other’s advantages.
Composition of graphic and sonic works through the improvisers' co-creation
Authors: Laura Toxvaerd
Published: January 2025

Taking my compositions as a point of departure, the project investigates the improvisers’ co-creation in the compositional process. The composer (in this case, me) explores how improvisers’ ideas can be integrated into the development of the compositions, and explores what impact the integration has on the works of art. In the project, graphic scores are being designed, through the means of which I am seeking to bring forth new aesthetic forms of expressions. Along the way in this project, I have created new compositions that came to be drawn out as scores, which were continually adapted and re-arranged on the basis of the improvising musicians’ concert performances of the existing compositions. The working method could be characterized as an iterative artistic developmental process, which shuttled back and forth between my own compositional work, together with the design and elaboration of the graphic scores, and videotaped rehearsals and performances of my compositions with the collaborating musicians.
Rooms of Resonance
Authors: Lars Greve
Published: January 2025

This is the final exposition for Lars Greves artistic research project "Rooms of Resonance" (2019-21), undertaken at the Rhythmic Conservatory in Copenhagen.
The project seeks to investigate the artistic potentials in Greves acoustic solo improvisations, the concert room's acoustics and selected objects, which are brought into vibration.

Through experiments and procedural concerts, the research has hoisted artistic, technological and methodological experiences which will be unfolded in this exposition.
Sculpting Air In The Sub Habitat
Authors: Lotte Anker
Published: January 2025

Sculpting Air in The Sub Habitat (subtitle: Texture and Form in Composition for Larger Ensemble of Improvisers) is an exploration and unfolding of creative processes in composing for a larger ensemble (6+ musicians) of improvisers as well as the processes in the ensemble rehearsals and concerts. In Sculpting Air, I am both composer and performer. I work with an ensemble created for this project: Sub Habitat.
Sub Habitat members are: Lotte Anker (DK), Mazen Kerbaj (GER/LBN), Katt Hernandez (S/USA), Nina de Heney (S), Sten Sandell (S), Andrea Neumann (GER), Burkhard Beins (GER)

Sculpting Air grew out of a need to deepen, (re)examine and challenge my compositional practice (including aesthetic preferences and inclinations) within a larger ensemble of improvisers, and I went into the project looking for something: more or less vague, fragmented notions of particular sonic and textural qualities and structural concepts. Notions of a higher degree of connectedness between predetermined and undetermined elements in composition etc.
The project is based on my own compositional work and 4 ensemble Sessions and Session concerts during 2020-22. It includes examples and reflections from these processes, and through them I try to articulate answers to the following research questions:

Based on the concepts of texture, MODE and LIBRARY, how can I develop new compositional tools for a larger ensemble of improvisers in a music that reflects the sonic palette and expression of the individual musician, the expression and identity of the ensemble as an entity, and my artistic intention? 
Including:
How can these tools be deployed as sculpting materials in a large form piece, where the predetermined and indeterminate elements mutually reinforce each other and thus help to extend the musical space?
How can I explore the sonic potential of the ensemble in dialogue with the musicians?
How does the ensemble's overall expression inform my compositional work and vice versa?
In score form, how can I develop a specific vocabulary, concepts and notational forms that clarify my artistic intention and convey the balance between the predetermined and indeterminate elements of the composition?
Charon as Muse - The Ferrying of Voices in Evan Parker’s Solo Saxophone Music to the Double-Bass as Creative Authorship
Authors: Tom Blancarte
Published: January 2025

The transmission and communication of musical concepts and the ways in which they influence or interact with creativity are central to the ontology of music, but this aspect is rarely tackled head-on by musicians themselves. In language, the typical realm of semiotics and semantics, translation theory serves as an interesting and rich field for investigations into the nature of meaning and communication of meanings. In my research, I propose that the application of various translation theories to the field of music opens up new ways of exploring the “meanings” of music, as well as new methodologies for creating musical novelties. To demonstrate this theory in practice, I have chosen to develop and apply translation theories to Evan Parker’s solo soprano saxophone music and translate this music to my own solo double-bass playing, creating new and original solo music on the double-bass.
Tegumentary Leishmaniasis: Perspectives and Challenges in This Enigmatic Disease
Authors: Serrano-Coll Héctor , Aristizábal-Parra Lucero Katherine , Olarte Graciela , Leguizamón Carolina Salamanca
Published: January 2025

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Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a chronic granulomatous disease affecting the
skin and mucous membranes. It is caused by an obligate intracellular
protozoan of the genus Leishmania, transmitted through the bite
of a female sandfly of the genus Phlebotomus or Lutzomyia.
The host immune response plays a crucial role in the development of the
clinical form of the disease. An imbalance favoring Th1 and Th17
responses promotes localized cutaneous or mucosal forms, whereas a Th2
response is associated with generalized forms, such as disseminated or
diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis. Currently, medical treatment remains
based on pentavalent antimonial compounds, which induce host toxicity,
underscoring the need to explore new therapeutic options.
Mimicking natural wind conditions using the variable boundary layer method reveals species-specific variability in gas exchange dynamics
Authors: Joseph Ariel , Yaaran Adi , Zeev Bar Ben , Hochberg Uri , Shapira * , Zait Yotam
Published: January 2025

Leaf gas exchange and evaporation are governed by the water vapor
pressure gradient and resistances, including stomatal and boundary
layers. Wind speed plays a critical role in modifying these processes,
yet the effects of natural wind variability on photosynthesis and
stomatal behavior remain understudied. We used a variable boundary layer
method to simulate natural wind variability and compared its effects
with constant high wind conditions, commonly employed in gas exchange
research. Our results showed that angiosperms were highly sensitive to
changes in wind. Grapevines benefitted from increased wind, with
photosynthesis improving by 14% and stomatal conductance increasing by
20% under high wind. Wheat displayed extreme sensitivity, with stomatal
conductance increasing by 15% as wind intensified and decreasing
similarly as it weakened, driven by mechanical interactions between
guard and epidermal cells. In banana, stomatal conductance under
constant high wind was 36% lower than under variable wind. In contrast,
gymnosperms and ferns exhibited minimal responses, maintaining stable
gas exchange due to structural adaptations like sunken stomata and
limited guard-epidermal cell interactions. These findings emphasize the
need to incorporate realistic wind dynamics in gas exchange studies.
Ignoring wind variability can lead to inaccurate measurements,
especially in sensitive angiosperms, and misinterpretation of their
physiological performance.
Association between inherited thrombophilia and ischemic brain disease in Vojvodina
Authors: Ivkovic Tamara , Barjaktarovic Iva , Maletin Miljen , Nikolic Stanislava , Subasic Marko
Published: January 2025

Introduction. The most common genetic causes of thrombophilia include
deficiency of histidine-rich glycoprotein, proteins C and S, antithrombin
III, as well as mutations in the factor V and factor II genes. Thrombophilia
is primarily associated with an elevated risk of deep vein thrombosis and/or
thromboembolism; however, thrombosis can also occur in atypical locations
such as the retinal, cerebral, and splanchnic veins. Ischemic stroke can
result from restricted blood flow to the brain. Some studies suggest a
potential link between ischemic brain disease and inherited thrombophilia.
Material and Methods. Venous blood samples were used to extract genomic DNA,
and detection of allele types in patients and controls was performed using
realtime polymerase chain reaction on Gentier 96R Real-Time PCR System
(TianLong, China) with an allelic discrimination assay. Results. Among the
risk factors evaluated, the most common one linked to the development of
cerebral ischemia was resistance to activated protein C due to the presence
of FV Leiden mutation. Conclusion. Further studies involving larger cohorts
of patients with reported cases of cerebral ischemia are necessary to
determine whether a significant association exists between inherited
thrombophilia and cerebral ischemia.
Gamma spectrometric analysis of lower Danube samples from Romania
Authors: Pojar Vintila Iulian , Ujeniuc Sorin , Catianis Irina , Alexandrescu Bogdan , Scrieciu Albert , Vasilca Silvana , Suvaila Rares
Published: January 2025

This paper focuses on the natural and anthropogenic radioactivity of
sediment samples from key spots located in the Lower Danube area and the
Danube Delta region. The idea of the study is to confirm that gamma
spectrometry is an efficient method for geological sample characterization
in terms of isotopic ratios and also for evaluating the impact of nuclear
activi- ties, namely testing artificial contamination. This is a preliminary
study meant to analyze the relevance of a database for reference sediments
from the Danube River built via gamma ray spectrometry.
A Retrospective Analysis of Dermatologic Manifestations of Diabetes on TikTok
Authors: Beach Sarah C. , Bogunovich Kirsten M. , Borgemenke Samuel J. , Thompson Sophia M. , Hughes Allyson S.
Published: January 2025

This study evaluated 166 TikTok videos about three skin conditions associated with diabetes. It found that the quality of health information in these videos significantly differed based on the five creator types making the videos (person with diabetes, caregiver/parent, noncaregiver, health care professional [HCP], or health coach). There were also significant differences in the understandability and actionability of the health information provided. There is a need within the diabetes online community for higher-quality information from reliable sources regarding dermatological conditions associated with diabetes.
Preparing for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Norwegian Compulsory Schools: Student Teachers’ Encounters With Multicultural Education
Authors: Benediktsson Artëm Ingmar
Published: January 2025

Although the concepts of multicultural education and critical multiculturalism are well-known in Western societies, including Norway, research indicates that teachers often lack the necessary support and guidance to put these ideas into practice effectively. Through analysing individual interviews with twelve Norwegian student teachers, this paper explores their encounters with multicultural education in compulsory school settings. It aims to identify the ways in which the participating student teachers adjust their pedagogical strategies to integrate children’s diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds into their education. The theoretical framework of the study includes multicultural education and critical multiculturalism, which are utilised to critically discuss the pedagogical strategies described by the student teachers. In summary, the findings reveal a complex interplay between the student teachers’ theoretical aspirations and the practical realities they meet during on-site schoolteacher training in Norwegian compulsory schools. While this study’s participants recognise the importance of embracing children’s diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, their capacity to implement their visions is often hindered by a lack of necessary support to develop knowledge about addressing complex issues, including power, inequality and social (in)justice.
The Emerging Silicon Carbide MOSFET for Medical Healthcare Applications
Authors: M Natarajan , B Poobalan
Published: January 2025

Silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs are transforming the design and functionality of medical devices by providing exceptional
efficiency, reliability, and compactness. Despite standard silicon-based power devices, SiC MOSFETs offer enhanced electrical
and thermal properties including higher breakdown voltage, lower switching losses, and improved thermal conductivity. In
healthcare applications, whereby accuracy, energy efficiency, and reliability of operations are critical, these characteristics
are extremely significant SiC MOSFETs give improved power densities and increased switching speeds in medical imaging
systems such as CT and MRI scanners, hence improving image quality and reducing system size. The excellent efficiency of
wearable and portable medical devices helps to downsize and extends battery lifetime. Furthermore, ensuring dependability
in critical care settings, SiC MOSFETs increase the efficiency of instruments for surgery, diagnostic instruments, and lifesupport systems. The importance of SiC MOSFETs in improving healthcare technology is addressed in this article along with
their main features relating healthcare, applications in the field, and their benefits to the healthcare system. SiC MOSFETs
have the potential to become an essential element of advanced medical electronics as the healthcare industry progressively
incorporates sophisticated and energy-intensive technologies, therefore enabling developments in both clinical and portable
care solutions.
TRANSFERÊNCIA DO CONHECIMENTO NO SISTEMA ÚNICO DE SEGURANÇA PÚBLICA (SUSP): LEVANTAMENTO PROSPECTIVO SOB A PERSPECTIVA DA TECNOLOGIA
Authors: Kirchesch Telma Jakeline Greicy , Durante Luciane Cleonice , Blumenschein Raquel Naves , Callejas Ivan Julio Apolonio , Souza Paulo Augusto Ramalho de , Silva Fernando Selleri , Albino Jaqueline da Silva , Figueiredo Josiel Maimone de , Desidério Paulo Henrique Martins , Prolo Ivor
Published: January 2025

As instituições de ensino de segurança precisam estar preparadas para incorporar avanços tecnológicos capazes de promover a efetividade do trabalho policial.  Este artigo tem por objetivo realizar um levantamento prospectivo sobre recursos tecnológicos aplicáveis à educação dos policiais civis, policiais militares e bombeiros militares, no âmbito da segurança pública interna, nas últimas cinco décadas. A pesquisa é exploratória, apoiada em prospecção patentária na base de dados LENS. Os resultados apresentam indicam que o ser humano buscou suprir necessidades de mobilidade, conectividade e interação consigo mesmo, com outros, com bancos de dados e com inteligências artificiais. As tecnologias voltadas à educação policial buscam promover a ampliação da capacidade sensorial humana permitindo leituras geolocacionais e ambientais em tempo real, aperfeiçoando diagnósticos e construindo arranjos de inteligência, artificiais ou não. As tecnologias vestíveis e de uso na superfície do corpo tendem a se incorporar na rede física educacional, tornando instrumento de garantia à segurança da própria vida do policial.
REGISTRO DE FRATURAS BUCOMAXILOFACIAIS: ESTUDO RETROSPECTIVO EM MUNICÍPIO DO SUDOESTE GOIANO
Authors: Macedo Izabella Ferreira , Machado Lara Cândida de Sousa , Freire Victor Garcia , Campioni Francine Lorencetti da Silva , Limirio Pedro Henrique Justino Oliveira , Karam Frederick Khalil , Toniollo Marcelo Bighetti , Terada Andrea Sayuri Silveira Dias , Silva Renato Canevari Dutra da
Published: January 2025

Este estudo teve como objetivo levantar dados epidemiológicos sobre traumatismos bucomaxilofaciais em Rio Verde (GO), abordando tipos de traumas e suas causas, como acidentes de trânsito, quedas, agressões e práticas esportivas. A pesquisa analisou prontuários de pacientes atendidos no hospital municipal universitário ao longo dos últimos 10 anos, com foco nas fraturas e lesões faciais. Os dados coletados incluíram sexo, idade, localização do trauma, tipo de tratamento e origem dos incidentes. Os pacientes foram agrupados em três faixas etárias: 13 a 20 anos, 21 a 50 anos e acima de 51 anos. A análise revelou que homens jovens e de meia-idade foram os mais afetados, com a mandíbula sendo o osso facial mais frequentemente lesionado. As principais causas foram acidentes automobilísticos e motociclísticos, além de episódios de violência interpessoal. Em termos de tratamento, a maioria dos casos envolveu intervenções cirúrgicas, especialmente a osteossíntese mandibular. A coleta de dados foi realizada respeitando o sigilo dos pacientes e analisada com estatísticas descritivas no Microsoft Excel™. Os resultados evidenciam a necessidade de estratégias preventivas, especialmente para reduzir acidentes entre jovens adultos. O estudo conclui que a melhoria no registro de informações clínicas, como origem do trauma, idade dos pacientes e tempo de internação, é fundamental para aprimorar o atendimento e facilitar a análise epidemiológica, contribuindo para políticas públicas mais eficazes e para a assistência a pacientes com traumatismos faciais.
Risk management process
Authors: O'Toole William
Published: January 2025

This chapter is a review of the standard risk management process used in events around the world. In the experience of the author, it is also used in all other industries and therefore will be familiar to the event stakeholders, such as the government, agencies, sponsors and subcontractors. It provides a common communication framework for identifying possible problems across all fields. It is the proof of competent event management that is necessary for permissions, investment, bidding and funding.
Institutional Analysis of Sustainable Management of the Sekampung Watershed, Lampung Province, Indonesia
Authors: Edison  , Banuwa Irwan Sukri , Yuwono Slamet Budi , Damai Abdullah Aman , Hidayat Kuswanta Futas , Suroso Erdi , Hasani Qadar
Published: January 2025

The Sekampung Watershed is one of the 108 critical national watersheds designated by the government as requiring restoration of its carrying capacity. In addition to restoration challenges, a lack of coordination among various institutions has led to fragmented and uncoordinated efforts in watershed conservation. Addressing these, researching the institutional aspects of sustainable management by synergistic governance across sectors in the Sekampung watershed is crucial. This study aimed to determine the key institutions directly involved in the sustainable management of the Sekampung Watershed in Lampung Province, along with their coordination mechanisms and interrelationships. This study also aimed to identify constraints in the sustainable management implementation of the Sekampung watershed. The study employed the Interpretative Structural Modelling (ISM) method using questionnaires and expert discussions. The results show that the key institutions in the integrated management of the watershed to ensure the Sekampung Watershed’s functions are preserved and sustainably utilized were the provincial government institutions, governor, regent, mayor, together with the Provincial and Regency or City Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park Authority (BBTNBBS), and the Way Seputih Way Sekampung Watershed and Forest Management Agency (BPDAS HL WSS). The low awareness care of the community towards watershed management was identified as a critical constraint that must be addressed for the successful sustainable management of the Way Sekampung Watershed.
Keywords: institutional analysis, interpretative structural modelling, protected forest, Sekampung Watershed, stakeholder
Reconciling Knowledge: A Comparative Analysis of Amin Abdullah’s Integration-Interconnection Paradigm and Syed Naquib Al-Attas’s Islamization of Science
Authors: Purwaningtyas Dhita Ayomi , Delahara Nindhya Ayomi
Published: January 2025

This study explores Prof. Dr. Amin Abdullah's Integration-Interconnection paradigm, which seeks to reconcile religious and secular sciences in Islamic educational contexts, particularly within Indonesian universities. While Abdullah's model emphasizes the harmonious integration of diverse scientific domains through a metaphorical "Spider Web of Knowledge," this paper critiques the paradigm using Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas's Islamization of Science perspective. Al-Attas argues for a selective integration that eliminates secular influences incompatible with Islamic principles, a view that contrasts with Abdullah's more inclusive approach. This research critically analyzes these two frameworks to assess their efficacy in addressing Islamic academia's contemporary challenges. Findings suggest that critical filtering of secular knowledge may enhance the Islamic identity in scientific scholarship.
Relationship between erythropoietin levels and reticulocyte count in sports
Authors: Pupiš Martin , Opáth Lukáš , Sýkora Jozef , Brűnn David , Hlávek Michal
Published: January 2025

The aim of the study was to determine if a direct relationship could be established between erythropoietin levels and reticulocyte counts in blood samples collected at the same time. The research was conducted as a case study on an adult endurance athlete (aged 26-27 at the time of the study), with blood samples taken over a two-year period. Erythropoietin levels and reticulocyte counts were analyzed to investigate a possible relationship between the two. Erythropoietin levels
ranged from 3.24 mlU/ml to 12.5 mlU/ml, with a maximum value 3.86 times higher than the minimum. The reticulocyte count ranged from 0.94% to 1.75%. Therefore, the maximum value was 1.86 times higher than the minimum value. A negligible relation (r=0.13) was found between erythropoietin levels and the reticulocyte count. The results of this case study suggest that it is not possible to definitively identify a relationship between erythropoietin levels and the reticulocyte
counts when both parameters are analyzed from a single blood draw. Based on these results, further research is needed to identify individual factors that could improve the objectivity of interpreting the results monitored in ABP.
Validación de Constructo de la Escala de Sentido de Coherencia (Soc-29) en Jóvenes Colombianos
Authors: Sánchez Palacio Natalia , Vélez Álvarez Consuelo , Betancurth Loaiza Diana Paola
Published: January 2025

La Escala de Sentido de Coherencia (SOC-29), desarrollada por Aaron Antonovsky, es un instrumento crucial para evaluar la capacidad de las personas para enfrentar de manera constructiva y positiva tanto estímulos internos como externos. En este estudio, se focaliza en la validez del constructo de la SOC-29 entre jóvenes universitarios en Colombia, específicamente en un grupo de 566 estudiantes de dos universidades públicas y tres privadas en Manizales. La investigación adopta un enfoque cuantitativo y realiza un análisis factorial exploratorio que identifica tres factores claves: significatividad, comprensibilidad y manejabilidad, los cuales se alinean con las dimensiones teóricas propuestas inicialmente por Antonovsky. La disposición de los ítems dentro de estos factores confirma la validez del constructo de la escala.
Este estudio subraya la relevancia de la escala SOC-29 como un instrumento fiable y válido para medir el sentido de coherencia en jóvenes colombianos, respaldando su utilidad en la evaluación psicométrica y promoviendo su aplicación en la investigación en salud mental. Resalta la consistencia de estos hallazgos con investigaciones previas realizadas en otros contextos latinoamericanos, como Perú y México, donde también se ha corroborado la validez y confiabilidad de la SOC-29, ampliando así el cuerpo de conocimiento sobre la teoría salutogénica de Antonovsky. Al validar esta herramienta en la población universitaria colombiana, se facilita la exploración de estrategias para mejorar el bienestar y la salud mental de los jóvenes, considerando el sentido de coherencia como un factor crucial para el afrontamiento efectivo de desafíos y estresores de la vida. Esto puede tener implicaciones significativas en el diseño e implementación de programas y políticas dirigidas a fortalecer la resiliencia y el bienestar psicológico en esta población.
Longing to Belong: Performing Habsburg Loyalty across Zara, Vienna, and Zagreb c. 1814
Authors: Babić Barbara
Published: January 2025

In this contribution, I explore Karl Meisl’s military drama Die Kroaten in Zara (1814) to reveal how imperial belonging was negotiated and performed in Habsburg centres at the end of the NapoleonicWars. Firstly, I shed newlight on its author and a distinct readership, both situated at the crossroads between the theatre and military; I then reveal how issues of belongingwere a driving force throughout the plot of Die Kroaten in Zara. Based on a real episode that occurred during the Siege of Zara in December 1813, the play showcases the bravery, duty, and loyalty of rebel Croatian soldiers in support of the Habsburg Monarchy. Ultimately, I illustrate how performances in Vienna (March 1814) and Zagreb (August 1814) served as occasional pieces to articulate the empire’s political agenda. By revaluating archival material, this article demonstrates how the suburban stage became a site of Habsburg representation andmythicizing, one that re-enacted recent contemporary history to connect the centre with the periphery in a ‘suspended’ time oscillating between war and peace.
Die Frauenbewegung in Kulturbild und Sozialdrama. Inszenierungen der Teilhabe kurz vor 1900
Authors: Oberkrome Friederike , Schüßler Lotte
Published: January 2025

Der nachfolgende Aufsatz stellt zwei theatrale Ereignisse der Frauenbewegung des Deutschen Kaiserreichs gegenüber: Marie Haushofers Culturbilder aus dem Frauenleben, uraufgeführt 1899 als Abschluss des ersten Allgemeinen Bayerischen Frauentags in München, und Hans Hochfeldts Drama Der Kampf der Frau, das 1896 aus Anlass des Internationalen Kongresses für Frauenwerke und Frauenbestrebungen in Berlin gezeigt wurde. Beide Inszenierungen thematisierten die Chancen und Schwierigkeiten arbeitender Frauen in Deutschland, wobei deren Teilhabe am öffentlichen Leben und insbesondere an der Arbeitswelt in verschiedenen Genres und im Spiel mit Genres verhandelt wurde. Während die Culturbilder eine ermächtigende, beinah utopische Botschaft übermittelten, zeichneten die präzisen Gesellschaftsanalysen des „sozialen Schauspiels“ Der Kampf der Frau ein tendenziell auswegloses Bild der Situation arbeitender Frauen kurz vor der Jahrhundertwende. Auf je spezifische Weise leisteten beide jedoch einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Bewegung, indem sie Identifikationspotentiale boten, aktivistische Ideen artikulierten und in Ergänzung der Kongressprogramme als gemeinschaftsstiftende Ereignisse fungierten.