bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Forecasting Models for Time and Cost Performance Predicting of Infrastructural Projects
Authors: Aldhamad Saja Hadi Raheem , Maya Rana , Alazawy Suha Falih Mahdi , Alzwainy Faiq M. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Developing artificial forecasting models to predict the cost index and time index is the primary objective of this research. The efficacy of residential property investment projects will be assessed through the implementation of models that incorporate Artificial Neural Networks and Multiple Linear Regression. Historical information of thirteen boundaries for twenty finished Private Property Venture Tasks were separated from the records of the Directorate of Lodging, then four models were created by utilizing Multiple Linear Regression strategy and Artificial Neural Networks method. The main model was Time Index model with test information that gave average accuracy equivalent to 78.48 % and delivered a high connection coefficient (R) equivalent to 95.3 % utilizing (MLR), the subsequent model was (CI) model with test information gave (AA) equivalents to 66.6 % and created (R) equivalents to 85.4 % utilizing (MLR), and the third model was (TI) model with test information gave (AA) equivalents to 90.31 %, and delivered a high (R) equivalents to 95.4 % utilizing (ANN), the fourth model was (CI) model with test information gave (AA) equivalents to 90.21 % and delivered a high (R) equivalents to 99.6 % utilizing (ANN). It was found that the NN model showed more exact assessment results than the MLR models. Thus, it was resolved that the NN model is generally appropriate for anticipating the time execution and cost execution of Residential Property Investment Projects.
Flexure Behaviour of Corroded Reinforcement Concrete Beams Under Sustained Loads
Authors: Abed Al-Mortadha O. , Daud Sultan A. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The long-term behaviour of concrete beams with corroded reinforcement is a critical aspect that demands thorough comprehension to ensure the serviceability and durability of reinforced concrete structures. This paper aims to investigate the long-term performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams with corroded reinforcement numerically. Two experimental datasets from existing literature were selected to build a nonlinear finite element model. The selected beams were tested under four-points sustained bending load and three bending point flexural test with deferent level of corrosion. A parametric study was then conducted taking into account concrete compressive strength, reinforcement yield strength, ambient temperature, relative humidity and sustained load level to get a better understanding on the factors that effecting the long-term behaviour of concrete beams with corroded reinforcement. Results demonstrated that, Diana FEA has an excellent ability to predicating the long-term behaviour of RC beams with corroded reinforcement. The analysis of the parametric study revealed that increasing relative humidity from 70% to 90% resulted in a 45% to 53% reduction in developed deflections. Whereas once the temperature rose from 20°C to 40°C the developed deflection increased from 13.9% to 17.2%. This outcome demonstrating the significant impact of environmental factors on the long-term behaviour of corroded reinforced concrete beams. Finaly, once the yiled stregth of the steel reinforcement increased from 380 Mpa to 550 Mpa, the developed deflection rate increased from 46% to 54%.
Coarse Aggregate Grading Effect on the Correlation Between Compressive and Flexural Strengths of Concrete
Authors: Badissi Ahmed Boufedah , Beroual A. , Bentalha M. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Existing models relating compressive and flexural strengths often fail to align with our experimental findings. A preliminary study highlighted that many authors should have considered the influence of varying coarse aggregate grading. Consequently, an empirical investigation was conducted to assess the impact of coarse aggregate grading on compressive and flexural strengths and the interrelationship between these strengths through the tensile coefficient Kt. The central objective is formulating a suitable empirical equation for the fluctuating coarse aggregate grading that connects compressive and flexural strengths. The reliability of the proposed equations was evaluated using the integral absolute error (IAE). Results underscore that coarse aggregate grading exerts a noticeable effect on compressive and flexural strengths, with the latter being more susceptible. The relationship between these strengths is also influenced, exhibiting two distinct fields of variation. A novel parameter, FCR, is introduced to quantify coarse aggregate grading variance within these two fields. Optimal flexural strength outcomes are achievable by employing coarse aggregate grading with an FCR greater than five. Two equations associating compressive and flexural strengths are proposed, introducing two distinct values for the tensile coefficient Kt.
The Effects of Macroprudential Policies on the Performance of Conventional Banks in Indonesia
Authors: Adenan Moh. , Haq Mujab Syaiful , Nasir M. Abd. , Soseco Thomas 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
A resilient banking system in Indonesia is essential to withstand economic fluctuations that have significantly impacted Indonesia, especially during financial crises. To address these challenges, effective macroprudential policies are required to support the development of a high-performance banking sector. This research examines the impact of macroprudential policies on the performance of conventional banks in Indonesia. The research uses time-series data from 2014 to 2023 obtained from the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) and the Central Bank of Indonesia (BI). The data is analysed using the Vector Autoregression (VAR) method. The variables estimated include macroprudential policy instruments, including the Macroprudential Intermediation Ratio, Countercyclical Capital Buffer, Loan-to-Value ratio, Minimum Statutory Reserves, and Return on Assets. The results of the study found that most macroprudential measures do not have a substantial impact on the performance of conventional banks in Indonesia. Only Minimum Statutory Reserves significantly affect Return on Assets. Additionally, most variables do not exhibit reciprocal relationships. However, some variables display unidirectional effects. Specifically, the Countercyclical Capital Buffer has a significant causal impact on Return on Assets, while Minimum Statutory Reserves also play a notable role in affecting Return on Assets. Moreover, there is a causal relationship between the Macroprudential Intermediation Ratio and Minimum Statutory Reserves, as well as between the Countercyclical Capital Buffer and Minimum Statutory Reserves. The results of this study can contribute to policies in helping regulators formulate strategies to deal with future economic crises by ensuring that existing policies can maintain financial stability.
The Significance of Monitoring Serum and Faecal Calprotectin in Healthy Dogs
Authors: Fialkovičová Maria , Benková Marta , Tóthová Csilla , Kejr Kristin Maria , Kunay Lukáš , Gomulcová Simona , Horňáková Ľubica , Karasová Martina , Bielik Bohumil , Takáčová Martina , Weissová Tatiana 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The aim of this study was to monitor the concentrations of serum and faecal calprotectin in healthy dogs, determine confidence intervals, and observe its dependence on factors such as age. This study included 70 dogs representing 16 breeds, including samples collected from small and medium sized mixed breeds. All dogs were fed dry kibble. The concentrations of calprotectin in serum and faeces were measured using the Quantitative Sandwich ELISA kit from MyBioSource, specifically designed for canine samples. Faecal sample preparation followed the manufacturer’s instructions for the specific canine ELISA test, and the obtained concentrations of serum and faecal calprotectin were divided into groups in relation to age. The first group consisted of individuals up to one year of age and one-year-old dogs. The following groups consisted of dogs of age 2‒4 years, 5‒7 years, 8‒9 years, and 10‒12 years. Monitoring the faecal calprotectin in healthy dogs showed a range of values from 2.63 to 28.81 ng.ml-1, while serum calprotectin concentrations ranged from 3.23 to 13.51 ng.ml-1. The statistical analysis confirmed that calprotectin levels in faeces and serum did not differ significantly across different ages. However, when the monitoring calprotectin concentrations in serum and faeces of healthy dogs was based on weight, the dogs were divided into groups according to size. The group with large dog breeds consisted of individuals over 20 kg (n = 15), the group with medium-sized dogs included individuals weighing between 12 kg and 20 kg (n = 16), and the largest group consisted of small dog breeds under 12 kg (n = 39). Statistical analysis confirmed a significant difference when comparing faecal calprotectin levels based on the size of dogs, but the serum calprotectin concentrations did not differ significantly with respect to dog size. Based on these calculations, confidence intervals for faecal calprotectin and serum calprotectin in healthy dogs ranged from 10.96 to 15.14 ng.ml-1 and 7.96 to 8.49 ng.ml-1, respectively. Since this is the first study on calprotectin in serum and faeces of healthy dogs using the mentioned ELISA test, further studies on larger numbers of dogs will be needed in the future.
Can Individual Development Accounts Promote Saving Among Low-Income Individuals? Evidence From Self-Sufficiency Program Participants in South Korea
Authors: Jang Dong-Ho , Nam Yunju , Woo Ami , Seo KwangGuk 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT
This study examines whether access to Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) promotes low-income individuals’ saving. IDAs are an asset-building policy that provides matching funds to participants’ savings for long-term economic development. This study uses survey data collected from a probability sample of Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP) participants (N=1,020) in Korea. SSP participants are automatically eligible for the IDAs program. The dependent variable is savings outcome: no savings, savings only in IDAs, savings only in private accounts, and savings in both IDAs and private accounts. The main independent variable is the length of SSP participation, which is equal to the duration for which SSP participants are qualified for IDAs. Multinomial logit regression shows that long-term SSP participants were significantly more likely to save only in IDAs or to save in both types of accounts than short-term participants with comparable characteristics. The predicted probability of “no savings” declined from 63% in the first year in SSP to 35% in the fifth year. The predicted probability of “IDAs savings only” increased from 13% to 43% for the same period. These results indicate that access to IDAs is effective in helping SSP participants save, calling for continued government support for this asset-building policy for low-income populations.
Empowering Australian Financial Consumers through Plain English Legislative Drafting
Authors: Schmulow Andrew 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT
This paper addresses the legislative morass that has been observed in Australia, in which legislation for the protection of financial consumers is impenetrable, confusing, incoherently organised, spread over multiple pieces of legislation, contradictory, excessively lengthy, and drafted in a manner that obfuscates meaning and is inaccessible to the average (or indeed, sophisticated) consumer. It discusses how such legislation is antithetical to the principles of the rule of law. It provides evidence from other jurisdictions of the effective use of plain English drafting, as well as the benefits of stark language use in drafting – an advance on plain English. Informed by linguistic analysis and techniques, it provides examples of how legislation can be re-written so as to be brief, accessible, useful and intelligible to consumers. Finally, it makes a recommendation for institutionalising these techniques for future legislative drafting.
The Education and The New Pedagogy of Metalearning
Authors: Marius-Costel Eşi 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The global education develops competencies and skills necessary to operate in a global environment. These include intercultural communication skills, transnational collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving in a global context, as well as digital and global literacy skills. These skills are essential in the globalized world, where interactions and collaboration with people from various other cultures and countries are commonplace. For example, students and teachers have the opportunity to participate in exchange programs, international partnerships and joint projects, which allow them to understand and connect with other educational systems and cultures. These experiences enrich learning and promote the international cooperation.
In this context, the purpose of this work is to carry out a theoretical analysis of the educational dimension in the context of supporting the idea of meta-learning. Such an image involves an epistemic analysis of the concept of "meta-learning" from the perspective of strategies for augmenting one’s autonomy in learning. Reported in the school environment, such an approach becomes significant in that we can talk about optimizing the school performance. The meta-learning improves the educational effectiveness and it is defined as a process of awareness on the part of learners of the need to monitor their own learning progress.
Methodology for integrated analysis of vector- and spectroscopic bioimpedance methods
Authors: Bello José Luis García , Lafargue Alcibiades Lara , Ciria Héctor Camué , Luna Taira Batista , Leyva Yohandys Zulueta 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Electrical bioimpedance is based on the opposition exerted by body tissues to the passage of an electrical current. This characteristic allows the assessment of the individual's body composition, nutritional status, and hydration status. Electrical bioimpedance can be used to estimate body composition, health-related markers, general health status, diagnosis and prognostic of diseases, evaluation of treatment progress, and others. The aim of this study is to propose a methodology that allows us to integrate two methods of electrical bioimpedance analysis: bioelectrical impedance vector analysis, and bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy to evaluate the health of individuals.
For methodology validation a retrospective clinical investigation was carried out where the data of healthy individuals and cancer patients included in the Database of the characterization of bioelectrical parameters by electrical Bioimpedance methods were analyzed.
The values of electrical resistance and electrical reactance are higher in cancer patients compared to healthy individuals. However, the phase angle is lower in these patients. In the advanced stages of the disease, patients are located outside the tolerance ellipses. All these results are obtained at the characteristic frequency.
The integration of bioelectrical impedance vector analysis, and bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy can be a sensitive complementary tool, capable of establishing differences between healthy individuals and cancer patients. Enrichment could be achieved by including the analysis of different physiological parameters through estimation equations validated by BIS parameters.
Salary Gap Due to Gender Perspective in the Private Sector of Ecuador. Case study: Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities 2016 – 2023
Authors: Arreaga Holger Renato Ponce , Barre Carla Estefanía Haro , Moreira Natalia Geoconda Andrade , Jiménez Kevin Andrés Sánchez , Sánchez Kevin Guadalupe , Villacres Lenin Stalin Muñoz , Morán Glenda Verónica Figueroa , Anaguano José Federico Suquillo , Pozo Carmen Elizabeth Vargas , Mendoza Luis Amando Seis , Salazar Pedro Antonio Cedeño , Moreno María Isabel Guillen , Cavagnaro Christian José Villamil 
Published: December 2024

Objective: Determine the gender gap between salary averages in the private sector of Ecuador, case study: professional, scientific and technical activities 2016 – 2023.

Theoretical Framework: The theory of strengthening human capital was used, establishing that Mincerian assumptions in professional, scientific and technical activities they are homogeneous, because the level of instruction required for their exercise is of a higher level.

Method: Documentary study with a focus on quantitative variables, hypothetical-deductive analysis method with ANOVA test to determine the significance between the differences in salary averages.

Results and Discussion: The trend in women's participation in the private sector was positive, although the increase in said period was less than 6%. The reduction in the salary gap was not homogeneous for all subcategories of this economic sector, concluding that the differences between the salary averages that give rise to the gap in favor of men are still significant.

Originality/Value: It is a study that helps evaluate the efficiency of economic policies in terms of reducing inequalities based on gender criterial.
Urban Solid Waste Management: Evaluation of Practices and Contributions to Sustainable Development
Authors: Alves Lucas Silva , Lima Thamires Barroso , Leite Maria José de Holanda , Meira Celso Maciel de , Cordeiro Raquel da Silva , Silva Junior Ronaldo 
Published: December 2024

Objective: This article aims to assess the practices adopted for the final disposal of urban solid waste in the municipality of Tutóia, located in the state of Maranhão.

Theoretical Tablework: The literature for this study is based on the impacts generated by the inadequate disposal of Urban Solid Waste (USW) in Brazil and worldwide, considering current environmental regulations.

Method: Through a qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory approach, data were collected on-site. To assess the environmental impact in the study area, the Checklist and Interaction Matrix methods were used.

Results and Discussion: The lack of proper management and environmentally adequate final disposal of urban solid waste poses risks to public health and the environment.

Research Implications: Important contributions to sustainable waste management, aiming to reduce the social and environmental impact of inadequate final disposal.

Originality/Value: It is worth mentioning that this is the first study conducted in this area. Thus, it is hoped to foster discussions that will effectively promote the fulfillment of Sustainable Development Goals, SDG 3, SDG 11, SDG 12, and SDG 15 in one of the most important tourist regions in the state of Maranhão.
Environmental Education in Promoting Sustainable Practices: Use of Indigenous Games and Play in Raising Awareness in Elementary School Students
Authors: Evangelista Rousiane Damasceno , Corrêa Davi Henrique , Nunes Maria Julia , Figueiredo Jaglaisse Santos , Mascarenhas Samyra Waquim , Reis Mackson da Silva , Pinho Zulmira Maria Marques de , Moreira Cliciene dos Santos Pedrosa , Silva Maria Raimunda Chagas 
Published: December 2024

Objective: The article aims to analyze how the Methodology of the Three Pedagogical Moments, combined with the use of indigenous games and play, can contribute to the promotion of environmental education in encouraging the development of sustainable practices among elementary school students.

Theoretical Framework: The article aims to investigate how the use of indigenous games and games can contribute, as pedagogical tools, to the promotion of sustainable practices and environmental awareness among elementary school students.

Method: The research comprises a qualitative approach, organized according to the Three Pedagogical Moments Methodology (3PM). Data collection was carried out using the following instruments: introductory lecture, questionnaires, research prepared by students, video, thematic workshop - production of toys: Jaguar Game, Shuttlecock and Spinning Top with recyclable materials and production of a short text by students.

Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed that the study contributed to the fields of environmental and intercultural education, by showing that indigenous recreational practices, toys such as shuttlecocks, spinning tops and jaguar games, are still part of the daily lives of non-indigenous children.

Research Implications: The implications of this research cover several areas, promoting the appreciation of traditional indigenous knowledge in the school curriculum, while at the same time innovating the pedagogical practices of Environmental Education with the use of games and games.

Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by integrating traditional indigenous knowledge and 3MP methodologies in the teaching of Environmental Education, promoting sustainable practices in an inclusive and culturally rich way.
Acceleration of Chronic Wound Healing With Galenic cream of Snail Seromucoid, Durian Peel Extract Polysaccharides And chitosan
Authors: Harti Agnes Sri , Sutanto Yusup Subagio , Agustin Wahyu Rima , Saelan Saelan , Irdianty Mellia Silvy , Rohmatika Dheny 
Published: December 2024

The treatment of chronic wounds take a relatively long time so a wound care process or wound management using traditional or modern medical therapy is needed.

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of galenic cream of snail seromucoid, durian peel extract and chitosan as anti-inflammatories in vitro and in vivo for chronic wound healing.

Theoretical Framework: Snail seromucoid, durian peel extract, and chitosan and their combinations can be developed as galenic cream preparations for the treatment of chronic wounds

Method: The research method was based on the experimental design with the research stages covering bioformulation of galenic cream preparations of snail seromucoid, durian peel extract, and chitosan as well as testing the quality of galenic preparations physically, chemically, and microbiologically.

Results and Discussion: Bioformulation galenic preparation of 2% snail seromucoid, 2% polysaccharide of durian peel extract; 2% chitosan and their combination with ratio 1:1:1 according to the requirements of Food and Drug Monitoring Agency, Republic of Indonesia No. 32 of 2019, it meets the requirements for the quality test of cream preparations in a physicochemical manner including pH, antioxidant activity, dispersion, and adhesion and microbiologically includes Total Plate Number, Yeast Mold Number, and no microbial pathogens Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa,and Candida albicans.

Research Implications: The galenic of 2% snail seromucoid, 2% polysaccharide of durian peel extract and 2% chitosan 2% is effective as an anti-inflammatory cream. The results of this study indicate implications for the acceleration of chronic wound healing rates.

Originality/Value: Harti et al's research results of the Basic Research Program Higher Education, Ministry of Research and Technology Republic of Indonesia, 2019-2022 fiscal years and the Simple Patent No. S00202010479 showed a synergistic effect of bioactive compounds seromucoid snails and chitosan as biological response modifiers or bioimmunostimulators and antimicrobial agents so that it can be developed as anti-inflammatory galenic preparations