bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Factors Associated with Utilization of Posyandu Elderly Health Services
Authors: Sulastri Norjainah , Adhani Rosihan , Shadiqi Muhammad Abdan , Ringoringo Harapan Parlindungan , Febriana Silvia Kristanti Tri
Published: February 2025

Puskesmas Panarung is the coverage of elderly health services with the lowest utilization of 559 elderly (25.0%) data on the number of elderly visits from both the Health Office and the health center has not reached the target of 70%. To determine the relationship between motivation, family support, accessibility, and service quality with the utilization of oral health services at the Panarung City Health Center. This study used a cross sectional design. The study subjects consisted of 94 people at the Panarung City Health Center. Data analysis chi square test and multiple logistic regression test. The results of the analysis is the most dominant variables related to the Utilization of Posyandu Elderly Health Care Services in the working area of Puskesmas Panarung are motivation (17.767), family support (15.046), service quality (10.797), and accessibility (7.956). There is a relationship between motivation, family support, accessibility, and service quality with the utilization of posyandu health services for the elderly. The most dominant variable is motivation.
Evaluation of Hospital Disaster Resilience
Authors: Amaliah Rizqi Ulla , Sundaru Agung , Jayati Trisna
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to develop fire management strategies at Hospital X in Batam City, Riau Islands. The research design to be used in this study is a qualitative method. Data indicates that Hospital X has an emergency response team; however, the number of certified employees is still below the standards set by the regulations. Although Hospital X conducts evacuation simulations and fire training annually, there are several shortcomings in the evacuation routes, including inappropriate handrail height and unpainted emergency exit doors. The evaluation also found that, despite the availability of fire-fighting facilities such as fire extinguishers and detectors, regular inspections are not conducted uniformly. The distance between fire extinguishers exceeds the stipulated 15 meters, which could increase the risk of fire. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the Occupational Health and Safety Team take corrective actions to ensure compliance with existing regulations, including enhancing employee certification and updating evacuation facilities. By implementing these recommendations, it is expected that Hospital X can improve disaster resilience, ensure the safety of patients and staff, and be prepared for future emergencies.
Validity and Reliability Test of the Office Syndrome Screening Questionnaire
Authors: Nusasenjaya Radite , Raksanagara Ardini Saptaningsih , Santi Theresia , Melati Rima , Purwoko Reza Yuridian , Ridwansyah Ridwansyah
Published: February 2025

Office Syndrome is increasingly common due to sedentary work environments and inadequate ergonomic practices. This condition is characterized by a variety of symptoms, such as musculoskeletal pain, visual fatigue, sensory disturbances, sleep disturbances, and mental stress, which impact workers’ health and reduce productivity. However, the assessment of this condition is often hampered by the lack of comprehensive and standardized measurement tools. This study aims to develop and test the validity and reliability of an office syndrome screening questionnaire that covers seven dimensions: physical pain, muscle fatigue, visual fatigue, sensory disturbances, decreased productivity, sleep disturbances, and mental stress. The study was conducted cross-sectionally involving 47 office workers in the Jababeka area, Cikarang, who met the inclusion criteria. Data were collected using a questionnaire that was filled out independently via Google Form. Validity testing was carried out using Pearson correlation analysis (items are valid if r > 0.3 and p < 0.05), while reliability testing used Cronbach’s Alpha (reliable if α > 0.7). The results showed that all items had a significant correlation to the total score (p < 0.05), with correlation values ranging from 0.416 to 0.697. The highest correlation was found in the items "Decreased work efficiency" (r = 0.697) and "Difficulty concentrating" (r = 0.673), while the item "Muscle tension" had the lowest correlation (r = 0.416) but was still valid. The overall Cronbach's Alpha was 0.745, indicating good reliability. This screening questionnaire was proven to be valid and reliable to measure symptoms of office syndrome comprehensively.
MARKERS OF THE NATIONAL PICTURE OF THE WORLD OF UKRAINIANS IN THE POETIC DISCOURSE OF THE NEOCLASSICS
Authors: PALASH Alona
Published: February 2025

The article analyses the linguistic and aesthetic cultural signs (MEZK) as markers of the national picture of the world of Ukrainians, focusing on the poetic discourse of Ukrainian neoclassics. The poetic language of the neoclassics organically combines the achievements of the world classics and national traditions, creating a rich cultural space full of images and symbols, including earth, fire, and Ukraine. The linguistic and aesthetic development of MEZK in their discourse demonstrates the complexity and diversity of these signs, which is due to both internal artistic needs and external socio-historical factors. The article traces traditional and modern contextual syntagmatic and paradigmatic connections between the nominations earth, fire, and Ukraine. This interpretation contributes to the consolidation of characteristic connotations associated with national and cultural connotations in the poetic and common language vocabulary. The reception and interpretation of the images of land, fire, and Ukraine in the poetry of the neoclassics are multidimensionally based on the folklore and mythological tradition, while reflecting the latest socio-political connotations motivated by the times. These processes demonstrate the complex and multifaceted nature of linguistic and aesthetic cultural signs that are markers of the national picture of the world of Ukrainians.
NEW PHENOMENA IN THE SEMANTIC AND GRAMMATICAL USE OF VERB FORMATIONS
Authors: HORODENSKA Kateryna
Published: February 2025

The article analyzes new phenomena of the use of three main types of verb formations, namely inflected or morphological verbs, infinitives, and predicative forms in -nо, -tо, found linguistic and non-linguistic factors of grammatical dynamics, evaluates the changes that have occurred in the background of prescriptive grammatical norms.
It has ascertained a return to the active normative use of the first person plural form of the imperative in -mо, -іmо with the meaning of encouragement to joint action, which is especially noticeable in the exhortation-motivational discourses of the mass communication media, and the forms of the motivational mood as explicators of a non-categorical urge to perform a certain action.
The widespread use of auxiliary verbs мати with the modal meaning of obligation and хотіти with the meaning of intention to do something in the structure of verbal compound predicates was evaluated from the normative perspective.
The tendency towards more active use was noted infinitives in creating the synthetic (simple) form of the future tense and the subsequent competition of the infinitive and the corresponding noun in the object position.
The paper substantiates the wide use of infinitives in the role of the simple infinitive main member with a particle by (b) to express the desired action or desired state for the speakers and as a function of the lexical-semantic component combined with the modal words треба, потрібно, варто, можна in the structure of the compound main member of infinitive monosyllabic sentences.
The research has defined new parameters and unresolved issues of reactualization of predicative forms in -nо, -tо in scientific texts, the official business sphere, and mass media.
MEDICAL VOCABULARY AS A SOURCE OF EXPRESSION IN THE LANGUAGE OF MODERN MASS MEDIA
Authors: NAVALNA Maryna , KHOMYCH Tetiana
Published: February 2025

The article explains the thematic diffusion of vocabulary in the language of the Ukrainian mass media, in particular, the use of medical nominations in socio-political topics.
The source base was the texts of the Ukrainian mass media from 2022 to 2024 – the period of the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war.
The purpose of the article is to investigate the medical vocabulary recorded in the language of modern Ukrainian mass media, to determine the lexical meaning and functional load of selected linguistic units.
Achieving the set goal involves solving the following tasks: analyze medical vocabulary, in particular, units that function in social texts; outline the lexical range of verbal units; to analyze the use of lexemes both in mass media texts and in heading complexes of information resources; characterize the functional and stylistic features of words during the Russian-Ukrainian war.
The following research methods made it possible to achieve the goal and complete the task: descriptive, with the help of which lexemes selected from mass media texts were inventoried, systematized and classified; the method of complex analysis, which contributed to the analysis of language units in the lexical-semantic aspect; the method of contextual semantic analysis, used to study lexemes with an emphasis on the intratextual environment; with the method of component analysis – in order to reveal the semantic features of lexical units; with the method of quantitative calculations – to determine trends in the use of words in the texts and headlines of media publications.
The corpus of the collected material testified to the actualization of the negative evaluation in the language of the mass media, the expansion of the meanings of tokens already known in the language, and the sluggishness of the tendency to talk about Ukrainian journalism.
GAMIFICATION IN LANGUAGE LESSONS: APPLY OR AVOID?
Authors: DILNA Oksana
Published: February 2025

The article focuses on the analysis of the English borrowing гейміфікація which is widely used by language teachers in their professional speech. The source for the research was educational and methodological materials posted on the popular educational platforms “Vseosvita” and “Na urok”.
The professional discourse of modern educators is characterized by new foreign words, primarily English borrowings. On the one hand, this spontaneous process confirms the important role the English language plays in international communication, while on the other hand, it evokes serious concerns among linguists, as it reduces the usage of the Ukrainian models and word formation means and the search for new ones. Total prevalence of English borrowings prevents our language from following its own Ukrainian word-formation patterns.
Among the frequently used new words in the speech of teachers the attention is drawn by the word гейміфікація. It is obvious that this derivative is formed from the English word game. In methodological literature it is used to denote the process of using games in the educational process. Development of information technologies encourages exploration of the new effective means of educational activity or rethinking and modernization of existing ones. One of these tools, which is increasingly used in scientific and pedagogical circles, is gamification, which is based on the use of computer games in the learning process.
It has been proved that the English borrowing гейміфікація should be replaced by the Ukrainian equivalent, even if it is a compound term, namely: дидактичні ігри, ігрова діяльність (didactic games, game activity). It is obvious that at the beginning of the 21st century computerization of the educational process and intensive development of information technologies resulted in the new types of didactic games, which are based on computer games. But these are also games that perform important didactic functions in the educational process. The word гейміфікація is an element of youth slang and professional jargon of computer professionals. However, teachers should not pollute their professional speech with these words.
Phytochemical and Therapeutic Potential of Pongamia pinnata Linn. - A Comparative Analysis of Fresh and Dry Leaf Extracts
Authors: Vaishnavi V V  , Evelyne Priya. S
Published: February 2025

P. pinnata (Linn.,) Pierre, also known as Karanja or Indian Beech, has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties across Southeast Asia. This study aimed to compare the phytochemical and therapeutic potential of fresh and dry leaf extracts of Pongamia pinnata. Leaves were collected, air-dried, powdered, and analyzed for their organoleptic, physico-chemical, and phytochemical properties. Organoleptic analysis revealed green leaves with astringent odor and smooth texture. Physico-chemical analysis showed alcohol and water extractive values of 9% and 14%, respectively, with a moisture content of 1.6%. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, phenolic compounds, tannins, glycosides, gums, mucilage, terpenoids, steroids, and flavonoids in both fresh and dry ethanolic extracts, while proteins were absent. Quantitative analysis showed that fresh extracts had higher chlorophyll (0.1941 mg/g), flavonoid (21.5 mg/g), and phenol (22.1 mg/g) content compared to dry extracts. These findings suggest that fresh leaves retain more bioactive compounds, enhancing their therapeutic potential. Further pharmacological studies are recommended to validate these findings and explore the plant's potential in modern medicine.
Revisiting the Fundamental Planes of Black Hole Activity for Strong Jet Sources
Authors: Long Qing-Chen , Dong Ai-Jun , Zhi Qi-Jun , Shang Lun-Hua
Published: February 2025

Whether the X-ray emissions of strong jet sources originate from disk+coronas or jets is still controversial. In this work, we constructed a strong jet sample containing 50 flat-spectrum radio quasars, 51 low-synchrotron-peaked BL Lac objects, and 18 intermediate-synchrotron-peaked BL Lac objects to explore the origin of X-ray emissions. Generally, blazars are the typical radio-loud active galactic nucleus with a powerful jet toward the observer, causing their broadband emissions to be boosted. By considering the Doppler boosting effect, we obtain the intrinsic radio–X-ray correlation and the fundamental plane (FP) of black hole activity for the strong jet sources: the intrinsic radio–X-ray correlation is

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Le Mécanisme COVAX : une tentative d’intégration de principes éthiques dans l’ordre juridique international
Authors: Serrurier Enguerrand
Published: February 2025

Élaboré en urgence pour répondre de façon équitable et multilatérale à la pandémie du SARS-Cov-2, le Mécanisme COVAX est l’une des branches de l’initiative internationale lancée par l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (l’« Accélérateur ACT »), dédiée à la recherche, l’achat et la répartition mondiale des vaccins. Ce mécanisme est désormais opérationnel. L’objectif de couvrir les besoins en vaccination de 20 % de la population fragile des pays les plus vulnérables face à la COVID-19 (soit 1,3 milliard de personnes) est certes ambitieux ; trente-huit millions de vaccins ont été à ce jour distribués dans cent pays grâce à lui. Il est donc proposé d’en faire une analyse juridique, car le Mécanisme COVAX exprime en effet nombre de problèmes de la solidarité contemporaine (fondés sur l’éthique et les partenariats volontaires) tout en faisant progresser une conception transversale et unifiée de la vulnérabilité au niveau mondial. Discipline  : droit international
Représentations sociales du confinement de mars 2020 lors de la pandémie liée à la COVID-19 chez une population d’étudiants et d’enseignants. Étude exploratoire comparative
Authors: Bertrand Valérie
Published: February 2025

Cette recherche exploratoire sur le confinement met en lumière les représentations sociales véhiculées sur ce dernier et plus précisément les éléments structurels de la représentation. Les trois dimensions de la représentation : cognitive, conative et affective sont étudiées. Un recueil d’associations verbales à partir du mot « confinement » a été présenté à un groupe d’étudiants de première année de psychologie et à un groupe d’enseignants. Ceux-ci devaient produire des substantifs, des verbes et des adjectifs afin de couvrir les trois dimensions de la représentation. L’analyse des termes fournis et de leur fréquence d’occurrence nous a permis de dégager les éléments les plus saillants de la représentation sociale du confinement et les différences existant entre les étudiants et les enseignants. Cette étude des représentations sociales autorise une meilleure connaissance de la manière dont a été vécu le confinement et permet de formuler quelques préconisations sur les discours publics et médiatiques tenus pendant cette période. Discipline  : psychologie sociale
Faire avec le paradoxe de l’oubli : les logiques de l’idée d’amnésie de la guerre civile libanaise
Authors: Mirman Yves
Published: February 2025

En matière d’étude sur les situations de post-conflit, un paradoxe demeure : « La bataille contre l’oubli ne peut être livrée que quand le passé n’est pas encore oublié, le dessein d’agir sur la mémoire, [...] n’est formulé que dans des situations ou le passé n’est pas passé » (Gensburger et Lavabre, 2005, p.77). En appliquant cette analyse au cas de la société libanaise, nous observons une tension contradictoire entre d’une part, des acteurs engagés sur des héritages de la guerre civile dénonçant une amnésie collective du conflit, en raison du silence des autorités ou de la société à leur question, et d’autre part, l’omniprésence des mémoires de la guerre dans l’espace public. Faire avec ce paradoxe, c’est faire disparaître le silence sur le conflit par la remémoration publique de souvenirs, c’est faire valoir des mémoires vives liées aux héritages de la guerre, notamment la cause des disparus, et c’est composer avec le consensus large de « ne pas oublier ». Discipline  : sciences politiques
Introduction. La musique au cœur du vivant
Authors: Brun Claire , Lamantia Frédéric
Published: February 2025

La musique est certainement liée à l’humanité depuis ses origines. À travers les siècles, philosophes, écrivains et scientifiques ont cherché à comprendre de quelle manière la musique transformait le fonctionnement de l’esprit et influençait nos émotions et notre comportement. Toutes les religions semblent avoir entretenu avec elle des relations complexes, évoluant dans le temps et l’espace, entre rejet catégorique et intégration obligée à l’exercice du culte. De par son immatérialité, la musique paraît être la forme artistique la plus apte à mettre en mouvement des sentiments et à permettre une extériorisation d’émotions propres à chaque individu indépendamment de sa croyance. Cet aspect insaisissable lui confère une propension à la transcendance. Son pouvoir émotionnel lui octroie en outre une force de cohésion sociale très importante. Depuis une trentaine d'années, les neurosciences cognitives s’intéressent à la musique et à ses effets sur le fonctionnement cérébral et cognitif. Les études comportementales et de neuroimagerie ont ainsi révélé une importante réactivité du cerveau aux stimulations musicales, qui explique que l’être humain est un être musicien dans son essence même. Disciplines  : biologie , géographie , théologie , littérature , musicologie , neurosciences
Le chant dans la communication animale
Authors: Brun Claire , Exbrayat Jean-Marie
Published: February 2025

La communication acoustique de certains groupes zoologiques est particulièrement élaborée et complexe. Elle fait appel à des signaux vocaux flexibles, appris par l’expérience, en particulier sociale. C’est le cas chez certains oiseaux, les chauves-souris, les éléphants et les cétacés, qui pratiquent des vocalisations dont l’organisation structurale et temporelle est souvent très complexe, d’où leur appellation de chants. L’importance de la transmission culturelle de ces chants permet de leur assigner des rôles majeurs dans la vie sociale des individus. Discipline  : biologie
Introduction. Un dialogue prudent mais fécond avec l’incertitude des possibles
Authors: Blanchet Béatrice , Colin Baptiste , Pesaresi Chiara
Published: February 2025

Polysémique et doté de complexité, le concept d’incertitude se trouve à la croisée des champs disciplinaires et il se transforme également en fonction des cultures et des époques, comme en témoigne l’histoire de la pensée et des sciences. La question du rapport entre certitude et incertitude se situe au cœur de nos sociétés contemporaines, confrontées à une disproportion paradoxale entre une capacité accrue à connaître et à anticiper, et une situation de plus en plus marquée par la précarité. L’incertitude apparaît comme une catégorie inhérente à notre capacité de connaître qui définit nos existences individuelles et collectives ; d’où les tentatives de la domestiquer à travers les différents domaines de l’action et du savoir. Il convient ainsi de poser la question du rapport entre incertitude et prudence, vertu qui, selon Aristote, aide précisément à s’orienter dans un monde contingent et dominé par le hasard. Si l’incertitude peut apparaître comme une limite ou un obstacle, elle représente également une ressource, un lieu de déploiement de la liberté et de la créativité humaines. Disciplines : philosophie, psychologie sociale, psychopathologie, droit, théologie, sciences de gestion, énergétique
Action entrepreneuriale, incertitude et vision : l’apport de l’école autrichienne
Authors: Vivel Christel
Published: February 2025

Face à l’incertitude entourant l’action des autres individus, l’évolution de la conjoncture, ou l’issue de leur propre action, les individus forment des jugements et des plans d’action. Les entrepreneurs, au travers de leurs actions, forment des opportunités. Toutefois, les opportunités produites peuvent être le fruit inattendu de leurs actions. Comprendre le processus d’émergence de l’action humaine, des innovations sociales par exemple, passe nécessairement par la reconstruction des différents plans d’action des acteurs. Dans cette situation qualifiée de « subjectivisme radical », l’analyse du contexte institutionnel et des circonstances à l’origine de l’action, au cours du déroulement de celle-ci, sont aussi essentielles que l’action elle-même. En ce sens, seule une approche interprétative, herméneutique et dans une certaine mesure historique permet de comprendre l’action entrepreneuriale. Discipline : économie, sciences de gestion
Le rejet de l’incertitude en droit des contrats
Authors: Van Den Bavière Aurélie
Published: February 2025

L’incertitude est une problématique centrale en droit des contrats. Ne dit-on pas traditionnellement que le contrat est un acte de prévision, un acte destiné à se prémunir des incertitudes de l’avenir ? Mais prévoir n’est pas savoir. La prévision suscite au premier abord le doute. Le temps dans lequel elle s’inscrit est source de risques : mauvaise volonté du débiteur, évolution du marché, crise sanitaire, guerre, etc. L’incertitude paraît consubstantielle au contrat en raison de sa possible inexécution. Cependant, si le droit ne peut faire échec à l’incertitude naturelle, son but est assurément d’offrir, de manière artificielle, une garantie juridique. Comment ? En promouvant la sécurité juridique objective au stade de la formation du contrat et la sécurité juridique subjective au stade de son exécution. Ce faisant, le contrat apparaît comme un outil de certitude juridique défiant l’incertitude naturelle. Discipline : droit privé
Paludisme à Plasmodium falciparum de survenue tardive, chez un sujet splénectomisé
Authors: De Chiara Antonio , Bourée Patrice , Bisaro Francine
Published: February 2025

Plasmodium falciparum , responsable d’accès de paludisme potentiellement mortel, persiste habituellement moins de deux mois dans l’organisme humain infesté. Nous rapportons un cas survenu chez un sujet splénec-tomisé, deux ans après avoir quitté une zone d’endémie. Une apparition tardive de l’infection parasitaire peut-être également observée en cas de persistance d’une immunité acquise contre l’hématozoaire ainsi que lors de la grossesse.
Revamping Employee Experience for the Next Generation Workforce
Authors: Singh Rakhi
Published: February 2025

We are experiencing a transformative shift in the employee-employer relationship—one that is reshaping how organizations attract, retain, and engage talent in a competitive landscape often described as the “war for talent” (Yildiz et al., 2019). In particular, Generation Y (born 1981-1996) brings a distinct set of values, being well-educated, confident, and technologically adept, and holds unique expectations for their employment experience (S. Srivastava et al., 2019). As this generation becomes the largest in the workforce, representing 50% today and projected to reach 75% by 2030 (Singh et al., 2023), HR departments face a monumental challenge in optimizing engagement for this cohort. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has further amplified Gen Y's focus on work-life balance, purpose, and flexibility, driving many to reconsider their priorities and exercise greater choice in the workplace.
The Intersection of Leadership and Fairness
Authors: Deepak Stephen , Perwez Syed Khalid
Published: February 2025

Leadership plays a critical role in mediating the relationship between Perceived Diversity Climate and Organizational Justice within organizations. This chapter explores how Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) influences employees' perceptions and attitudes towards organizational justice in diverse environments. The study focuses on how LMX dimensions—Affect, Loyalty, Contribution, and Professional Respect—impact perceptions of diversity climate (including fairness, inclusiveness, and personal comfort) and organizational justice (distributive, procedural, interpersonal, and informational justice). The research draws on foundational theories such as Social Exchange Theory, Role Theory, Attribution Theory, Social Identity Theory, and LMX Theory to analyze diversity climate. Similarly, Organizational Justice is examined using Equity Theory, Social Exchange Theory, and Fairness Heuristic Theory. The chapter posits that high-quality LMX relationships enhance perceptions of diversity climate, fostering stronger feelings of Organization Justice.
Best Practices and Frameworks for Higher Education
Authors: Sarkar Ratan , Shandilya Shantanu , Anand Taruna , Sri R. Ramya , Dhanaraj K. , Boopathi Sampath
Published: February 2025

This chapter explores the methods and models that have been used in other efforts to increase learners interest and outcomes in college for better learning advancements. The three determinations are: measurable and general learner outcomes; formative assessment strategies; and technology, which develops contextualized learning. Based on the pedagogical foundations of the chapter, scaffolding and backward design are highlighted as the ways for attesting to alignment between the course content and assessments and the targeted competencies. It elaborates current practices in the field of faculty development and institutional support in the process of creating a learning organization. Through an analysis of case and empirical studies, the authors demonstrate how structured progressions help learners in understanding concepts that will in turn help them to gain mastery of such concepts. It is useful for teachers in their search for strategies for the creation of meaningful and sequenced lessons for learners in college contexts.
Transforming Education With AI-Driven Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Authors: Chinnasamy P. , Rani R. M. , Ayyasamy Ramesh Kumar , Sujithra L. R. , Mounika Talla , Cherukuvada Srikanth
Published: February 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has greatly enhanced the progress of Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS), revolutionizing conventional educational approaches with tailored learning encounters. Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) are able to replicate personalized tutoring experiences, providing assistance that emulates human interaction and adapts to different learning styles and speeds. Although AI-based Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) have great potential, their implementation faces several hurdles. To tackle these difficulties, it is necessary to establish strong ethical principles, employ sophisticated data encryption techniques, and continuously improve AI models to guarantee fairness and inclusion. This study examines the potential and benefits of AI-driven Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS), emphasizing its ability to personalize education, enhance learning outcomes, and ensure equal access to high-quality education. The topic encompasses present applications, advantages, and obstacles, as well as forthcoming avenues for research and advancement in this domain.
Transforming Personalized Learning With Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Revathy J. Shanthalakshmi , Sachdeva M. Ritika , M. S. Aiswarya , T. G. Manasha Devi
Published: February 2025

This chapter will explore how AI transforms the personalized learning experience by describing how AI is implicated in the tailoring of a student's learning experience. This has emerged as an important approach toward the improvement of the engagement, motivation, and success of students within the diversity present in any educational setting. These technologies in AI empower teachers to effectively analyze data of the students to set customized learning paths and adaptive designs for the curriculum. It also refers to the practical applications of AI practically in learning institutions as well as mentioning the case studies from schools to higher education institutes. In addition, the author gives a possibility in which the AI tools offer profiling students, constructing an individualized plan of learning and interaction through active learning. The chapter addresses practical recommendations to educators and institutions on data privacy and algorithmic bias to make the case for ethical AI use.
Lack of Resilience and Failure of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Morocco
Authors: El Hamma Azzouz
Published: February 2025

Without a doubt, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economies in developing countries, including Morocco. Unfortunately, in Morocco, over 10,556 businesses went out of business in 2021, marking a 59% increase compared to 2020 and an 82% increase compared to 2015. The vast majority of these failures were among SMEs, accounting for over 99.5% of the total. In this alarming context, the aim of this chapter is to examine the lack of resilience and the failure of SMEs in Morocco, along with their primary causes. The study's results reveal two main findings. First, the lack of resilience and the failure of SMEs in Morocco represent a concerning phenomenon. Second, the causes of this failure are specifically associated with deficiencies in financial resources, management tools, and skills. This research has several contributions, both theoretical and managerial.
Role of IoT, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence in Machine Tool Logistics
Authors: Gopalan Balaji , Vijaya G. S. , Tiwary Abhinav , Ulle Ravishankar S.
Published: February 2025

Various businesses depend on a resilient tool industry and logistics. It is considered as a competitive industry. Tools are used widely across machinery and equipment, and depend on customer constraints and needs. The majority of constraints are technical and are based on client expectations in terms of alignment with the clients' production line of goods and services. Concerns are regarding machine tool maintenance and services. A market research and survey were completed. Manufacturers require quality tools and timely maintenance. Feedback from a machine tool manufacturer provided information on post sales experience for clients and information on machine tool maintenance. Pricing, sales and technical support, and machine tool maintenance were areas of concern for clients. The internet of things, machine learning and artificial intelligence are adding resilience to manufacturing in terms of monitoring and improving machine tool performance. It is expected that when variables in a machinery are under control, a company's production costs are optimized and its productivity increases.
Social Dining Platform
Authors: Selvamurugan C. , Renish Delna , Ishwarya M. , Jaseela Fathimath , K. Hisha Sherin , Nourin Tharisha
Published: February 2025

The advent of social dining platforms, facilitated by advancements in digital technology and Web 3.0 frameworks, has profoundly reshaped the way food intersects with culture, community, and shared experiences. These platforms, ranging from app-based food-sharing networks to immersive metaverse dining spaces, serve as a nexus where technology and gastronomy converge to foster cultural exchange and collective engagement. By leveraging blockchain for transparency in sourcing, virtual reality for cross-border culinary experiences, and gamification for enhancing participation, they have transcended the traditional confines of dining, creating spaces that promote inclusivity, sustainability, and cross-cultural understanding. Social dining platforms have emerged as pivotal in cultivating global food communities, revitalizing lost traditions, and providing a stage for emerging culinary talent, thus redefining how individuals and groups interact with food beyond physical limitations.
Equitable Green Innovation in Supply Chains Harnessing Machine Learning for Sustainable Development
Authors: Adusumilli Sri Bhargav Krishna
Published: February 2025

The intersection of equitable innovation, sustainability, and machine learning is transforming global supply chains into efficient, environmentally conscious systems. This chapter explores how machine learning is driving green innovation across various stages of the supply chain, from resource sourcing to final delivery, while ensuring inclusivity and fairness. By leveraging predictive analytics, optimization algorithms, and real-time monitoring, machine learning enables organizations to reduce carbon footprints, minimize waste, and enhance operational efficiency. The chapter also delves into the role of AI in addressing challenges such as ethical sourcing, energy-efficient logistics, and circular economy practices. Case studies highlight successful implementations, demonstrating how equitable machine learning applications can foster sustainable growth and empower marginalized communities. By integrating technology with sustainable practices, this chapter provides a roadmap for achieving a resilient, green, and inclusive supply chain ecosystem
Harnessing Python for AI and Machine Learning
Authors: Marella Bhagath Chandra Chowdari , Palakurti Anurag
Published: February 2025

This book explores the powerful role of Python in advancing AI and machine learning, particularly in the context of sustainable and green solutions. It provides a comprehensive guide to the essential techniques and tools used to develop intelligent systems that contribute to environmental sustainability and social equity. The book covers a range of topics, from data preprocessing and model development to deploying AI-driven solutions in real-world green applications. Emphasizing practical examples and hands-on approaches, it highlights how Python can be harnessed to create impactful, scalable solutions that address climate change, resource management, and social inequality. By bridging the gap between technology and sustainability, this book serves as a valuable resource for developers, researchers, and organizations aiming to leverage AI and machine learning for a greener and more equitable future.
Financial Services and Green Investment on ESG Investing for a Sustainable Future
Authors: Saheb Shaiku Shahida , Kiran P. B. Narendra , Adhithya B. N. , William P. , Verma Pradeep , Padma S. Naga
Published: February 2025

The financial services industry is transforming as investment businesses become greener. The urgency of global environmental challenges has boosted investor interest in ESG investment. Although long-standing, ESG investing remains specialized. ESG factors in investment portfolios may increase economic and social satisfaction, according to this paper. These factors may harm investment portfolios. A worldwide green finance legal framework aims to avoid greenwashing, establish standards, and encourage sustainable development. It examines how ESG efforts effect green money using many research approaches. Risk assessments and industry trends are examined for the company. A resilient and fair economy with ESG investments requires financial services, according to the results. This occurred because financial services are vital.
Industry 4.0
Authors: Mazhar Syed Shahid , Khan Farhina Sardar , Akhlaq Nazia , Singh Dipti Tomar , Singh Anamika
Published: February 2025

For the purpose of enhancing the environmental friendliness and energy efficiency of industrial operations, Industry 4.0, often referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, makes use of robotics, automation, big data analytics, the internet of things, artificial intelligence, and automation. In this study, we analyze the ways in which these technologies contribute to the achievement of sustainability goals, the reduction of costs, and the saving of energy. Digital twins, automation, real-time monitoring, and predictive maintenance are some of the topics that we examine in order to highlight the principal benefits and obstacles. Our inquiry includes the collection of metrics about the consumption of energy and the generation of carbon dioxide at various stages of industrial production as well as inefficiencies. Even with robust statistical models, there are some technologies that do not impose any direct impact on energy efficiency. This highlights the need of doing more research in order to address concerns about data security and optimize the integration of technology.
Internet of Things (IoT)-Driven Smart City Development
Authors: Gorowara Naaz , Khan Mohammad Ahmar , Avasthi Pankaj , Chhuttani Pankaj , Varma Raj A. , Gupta Shaili
Published: February 2025

India, facing rapid urbanization and a burgeoning population, is embracing smart city initiatives to enhance urban infrastructure and sustainability. The Internet of Things (IoT) plays a pivotal role in this transformation by providing real-time data and connectivity to optimize urban services. This paper investigates the impact of IoT on India's smart city development, focusing on energy management, waste disposal, traffic systems, and environmental monitoring. Through a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including case studies and data analysis, this study highlights IoT's significant contributions to urban sustainability and resilience. Findings reveal that IoT-enabled smart grids, intelligent transportation systems, and waste management solutions are substantially improving urban efficiency and quality of life. The research underscores the need for recognizing and harnessing IoT's full potential to achieve sustainable urban development and address the challenges posed by rapid urbanization.
Editorial
Authors: Gamage Prasadini
Published: February 2025

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Green Human Resource Management: A Review
Authors: Khaira Simranjeet Kaur
Published: February 2025

In the past few years, an increase in environmental issues are a major concern. These concerns impact industries and businesses and pressurise them to develop and adopt green practices and policies that will lead to achieve the organisational goals without harming the environment. Green Human Resource Management is one of the most attracted topics for academician and researchers. Green human resource management plays a major role in the organisation. The five green practices in green human resource management are green job analysis and design, green recruitment and selection, green performance management, green training and development and green reward management. The objective of the paper is to better understand the green human resource management and their practices. Green human resource management contributes to environmental management activities. Future research should be done to examine the millennials green beahviour.
Green campus initiatives and strategies for sustainability in higher education
Authors: Shange Hlanganani S. , Zogli Luther-King J. , Dlamini Bongani I.
Published: February 2025

The study on Green Campus Initiatives (GCIs) at Durban University of Technology (DUT) investigates the mechanisms for stakeholder engagement, plant protection and resource conservation, offering recommendations to enhance sustainability. The growing global emphasis on sustainability and environmental preservation motivates this research, aiming to elucidate GCI’s role in reducing environmental impacts, raising awareness and embedding ecological consciousness in higher education. Employing a qualitative approach and evidence-based research, we explore and analyse the strategies employed by DUT to promote sustainability, focussing on stakeholder engagement, education and resource conservation. We reveal the successes and challenges faced in implementing GCIs, emphasising the importance of formalised environmental policies and sustainability education. The findings highlight DUT’s effective GCIs implementation, particularly in stakeholder engagement and educational initiatives. We suggest that higher education institutions (HEIs) should engage in sustainability evaluation programmes, formalise environmental policies and enhance sustainability education to strengthen GCIs implementations, align with global standards and cultivate environmentally conscious graduates.Contribution: This article contributes to the body of research on sustainability in higher education by providing a comprehensive analysis of GCIs at DUT. It offers insights for policymakers, academic practitioners and stakeholders, emphasising the need for formalised environmental policies and enhanced sustainability education. In addition, it proposes practical recommendations for HEIs to improve GCIs implementation and environmental stewardship.
Hypofractionated versus conventional radiotherapy for head-and-neck cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Roy Arnab , Chatterjee Shambodeep , Biswas Priyanka
Published: February 2025

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of the study was to compare the efficacy and toxicity of hypofractionated radiotherapy versus conventional fractionated radiotherapy in head-and-neck cancer patients using meta-analysis.

METHODS:

PubMed, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, and ClnicalTrials.gov were searched to identify the trials comparing conventionally fractionated radiotherapy versus hypofractionated radiotherapy in head-and-neck cancer patients. Compete response (CR) was the primary endpoint, and partial response (PR), overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS), progressive disease (PD), stable disease (SD), local regional recurrence (LRR), acute skin toxicity, and mucositis were the secondary endpoints. This study is registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024513677) and includes the PRISMA checklist also.

RESULTS:

This meta-analysis included six controlled clinical trials with 310 head-and-neck cancer patients. No significant differences in CR were revealed by this meta-analysis performed by us (odds ratio [OR] =0.94, 95% confidence interval [CI] =0.51–1.71, P = 0.83), PR (OR = 0.97, 95% CI = 0.48–1.97, P = 0.93), LRR (OR = 1.45, 95% CI = 0.71–2.95, P = 0.31), DFS (OR = 0.87, 95% CI = 0.20–3.83, P = 0.86), OS (OR = 0.83, 95% CI = 0.16–4.40, P = 0.83), SD (OR = 1.82, 95% CI = 0.45–7.36, P = 0.40), PD (OR = 0.79, 95% CI = 0.18–3.46, P = 0.75), Acute skin toxicity (OR = 1.75, 95% CI = 0.61–5.05, P = 0.30), and mucositis (OR = 2.9, 95% CI = 0.35–24.25, P = 0.33 between the two groups.

CONCLUSION:

Our study’s results indicate that the efficacy and safety of hypofractionated radiotherapy do not notably differ from those of conventional fractionated radiotherapy.
Measure solutions, smoothing effect, and deterministic particle approximation for a conservation law with non-local flux
Authors: Di Francesco Marco , Fagioli Simone , Radici Emanuela
Published: February 2025

We consider a class of non-local conservation laws with an interaction kernel supported on the negative real half-line and featuring a decreasing jump at the origin. We provide, for the first time, an existence and uniqueness theory for said model with initial data in the space of probability measures. Our concept of solution allows us to sort a lack of uniqueness problem which we exhibit in a specific example. Our approach uses the so-called
quantile
, or
pseudo-inverse
, formulation of the PDE, which has been largely used for similar types of non-local transport equations in one space dimension. Partly related to said approach, we then provide a deterministic particle approximation theorem for the equation under consideration, which works for general initial data in the space of probability measures with compact support. As a crucial step in both results, we use that our concept of solution (which we call
dissipative measure solution
) implies an instantaneous

measure-to-

L^{\infty}

smoothing effect, a property which is known also to be featured by local conservation laws with genuinely non-linear fluxes.
Can diffusion degeneracies enhance complexity in chemotactic aggregation? Finite-time blow-up on spheres in a quasilinear Keller–Segel system
Authors: Winkler Michael
Published: February 2025

The Cauchy problem in

\mathbb{R}^{n}

for the cross-diffusion system

\begin{cases}u_{t} = \nabla \cdot (D(u)\nabla u) - \nabla\cdot (u\nabla v), \\ 0 = \Delta v +u,\end{cases}

is considered for

n\ge 2

and under assumptions ensuring that

D

suitably generalizes the prototype given by

D(\xi)=(\xi+1)^{-\alpha}, \quad \xi\ge 0.

Under the assumption that

\alpha>1

, it is shown that for any

r_{\star}>0

and

\delta\in (0,1)

one can find radially symmetric initial data from

C_{0}^{\infty}(\mathbb{R}^{n})

such that the corresponding solution blows up within some finite time, and that this explosion occurs throughout certain spheres in an appropriate sense, with any such sphere being located in the annulus

\overline{B}_{r_\star+\delta}(0)\setminus B_{(1-\delta)r_\star}(0)

.This is complemented by a result revealing that when

\alpha<1

, any finite-mass unbounded radial solution must blow up exclusively at the spatial origin.