bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Simulation Based Performance Assessment of Developing Heterarchical Control for a Flexible Assembly System
Authors: Ismayyir Dhuha Kadhim , AL-Khafaji Mohanned.M.H. , Dawood Lamyaa M. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
In order to increase the robustness and flexibility of manufacturing systems under dynamic conditions which represented by disturbances that caused by uncertainties in customer demand, the heterarchical control multiagents’ system is increasingly being applied. Heterarchical model adopt the structure which has no centralized control as the agents in heterarchical model are distributed connected in a peer relation. The paper examines the developed heterarchical control multi-agents’ system in flexible assembly system, demonstrates its feasibility by simulation. The purpose of this study is to assess and enhance the efficiency, adaptability, and overall efficacy of the control system. This assessment is crucial for ensuring that the system can effectively manage dynamic and sophisticated situations. Production control model based on heterarchical structure was developed by utilize the MATLAB/SIMULINK software package, and look at the effects of changes on the manufacturing environment, specifically how changes in consumer demand in term of quantity and variety that affects the model. The process entails developing a computational model that imitates the behavior of the heterarchical control system in order to predict results. The simulation procedure included specifying the parameters and initial conditions of the system, executing the simulation, and assessing the outcomes. The results indicated a rise in throughput as well as an increase in the utilization of both the machine and material, as well as reduction in cycle time by facilitating quicker modifications to processes. The implemented approach resulted in an increase in the profitability of the manufacturing firm, meeting customer demand that making it more competitive in the marketplace.
Sustainable Development and Technological Advancements in Industry 4.0: Overcoming Barriers in SME Sector Integration
Authors: Ingaldi Manuela , Czestochowa Robert Ulewicz 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The advent of Industry 4.0 has introduced transformative opportunities for the SME sector, particularly in enhancing operational efficiency, fostering sustainability, and enabling digital connectivity within manufacturing processes. This study examines key barriers faced by SMEs in adopting Industry 4.0 technologies, including high initial investments, skills gaps in digital competencies, and logistical limitations in production infrastructure. It explores a collaborative platform model that facilitates resource sharing among SMEs to reduce individual costs, optimize technology access, and improve competency development. Findings highlight that while shared platforms can successfully mitigate certain financial and operational barriers, the scalability of such models faces limitations due to stakeholder interests and infrastructure constraints. This research provides insights into the critical role of technological advancements and sustainable practices in supporting SMEs’ Industry 4.0 transition and emphasizes the need for adaptive strategies to maintain integration viability as production demands evolve.
Paid Parental Leave in Serbia: The Gender Perspective
Authors: Čikić Jovana , Jovanović Tamara , Bilinović Rajačić Ana , Mijatov Ladičorbić Maja , Dragin Aleksandra , Košić Kristina 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
For the last two decades, Serbian family policies have gone through several changes in accordance with contemporary trends and changes in family life and also influenced by EU regulations and recommendations. Current legislation is in line with the gender equality principle, enabling both parents to exercise their rights and to pursue a work-life balance. However, when it comes to paid parental leave, the Serbian legal framework is considered inflexible in terms of choosing the combination of length of leave and the remuneration amount. In this paper, we argue that Serbian parental leave policies must be analysed in relation to the specific context of a (unfinished) post-socialist transition at the semi-periphery of Europe, population decline and strong familism. The burden of parenthood is still predominantly on women’s shoulders, even though ideas about a “new fatherhood”, more involved in child rearing, have become more widespread. Whether they are employed or not, women/mothers remain the primary caregivers, while the typical Serbian family can be described as a male breadwinner model.
Simulation Modelling of Multiservice Switched Networks Carrying Unicast and Multicast Traffic with Priorities
Authors: Nowak Błażej , Zwierzykowski Piotr 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Today’s computer and telecommunications networks, irrespective of the technical solutions and technologies used to build them, are multi-service in nature. The modelling of networks and nodes in such networks is still an important research problem. The article presents the results of a simulation study of multi-service switching networks in which service-specific priorities are introduced. A specially developed and executed simulation programme was used to carry out the research. In the study, we considered the two most optimal placement of the switching elements performing the functions of multicast traffic splitting in a 3-stages Clos switching network. During the tests, it was assumed that the switching network supported a mixture of multiservice unicast and multicast traffic streams. The aim of the research conducted is to investigate the impact of the introduction of priorities on the loss probability of multicast traffic in a multiservice switching network. The results obtained from the simulation are presented on the graphs in the form of points with confidence intervals.
A Model for the Crash Occurrence in Unexpected Incidents
Authors: Pouliou Anna , Kehagia Fotini , Meselidis Christos 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The objective of this paper is the investigation of the parameters that influence the crash occurrence in the case of an unexpected incident. It draws inspiration from the Safety System Approach, which is built on the position that serious injury and death in transport networks cannot be ethically acceptable. To this end, the research takes into consideration parameters regarding both the road environment and the human factor. A driving simulator experiment takes place with the participation of 56 drivers, and the employment of the appropriate equipment (driving simulator, physiological parameters sensors and software, camera, synchronization software). It investigates the effect of different road and environment parameters (road category and complexity of the environment, visibility conditions), parameters of the driver (age, gender, mental workload), physiological parameters of the driver (heart rate, skin conductance, skin temperature) and the reaction time of the driver to the unexpected incidents, as well as the way of reaction (brake, maneuver, both, none). Furthermore, parameters of the vehicle are taken into consideration (speed, acceleration, headway). Α mixed logistic regression model is being developed for examining the relationship between the under study explanatory variables and the crash occurrence in unexpected incidents.
The Paradox of Urban Travel Behavior on Public Transport Use: A Bibliometric and Critical Theoretical Review
Authors: Kaamah Abdallah Faisal , Kombe Wilbard Jackson , Sakijege Tumpale 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The fundamental aim of transport policies especially on public transport is to get the most ridership by meeting the demands of users. The study provides a holistic view of public transport use by understanding the integration of the constructs of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and the Random Utility Theory (RUT). A bibliometric and systematic literature search and review approach was used to identify, evaluate, and synthesize all relevant research on urban travel behavior and public transport use. The paper followed the PRISMA guidelines to ensure the transparency and reproducibility of the review process. The application of the guideline helped in the selection of 78 articles to understand public transport use, behaviors, and rationality taking into account the TPB and the RUT. It emerged from both theory’s tenets that public transport rationality actions are made, based on some inherent conditionalities that influence urban travel behavior. The model shows that the constructs of the TPB are a good predictor of travel intentions, but it does not fully explain actual travel behavior because it does not take into account RUT constructs. Based on the results, the study proposes an integrated system for transport and travel behavior that seeks to understand the rationality (conscious and unconscious actions) of transport users through the clarification of relationships between TPB and RUT constructs. The understanding of the model can helpfully predict how transport users will make decisions based on conscious and unconscious actions, which can help policymakers develop better policies for sustainable transport.
Advanced Optimization Models for Bandwidth Provisioning and Routing in Fixed Microwave Backhaul Networks
Authors: Mehadji Djamil Abdelhak , Kaddour Mejdi 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This paper addresses the problem of determining bandwidth allocation and traffic routes in fixed microwave networks such that overall bandwidth cost is minimized while traffic demands are satisfied with a required reliability level. These networks exhibit high variability in link throughput as modulations schemes are adapted dynamically to ensure acceptable bit-error rate at the receivers according to external conditions such as the weather. First, we formulate an optimal optimization approach based on mixed-integer linear programming, which is subsequently reinforced by inserting problem-specific valid inequalities based on global network capacity to reduce the search space and eliminate the unfeasible bandwidth/modulation combinations, thus reducing the number of decision variables. Then, we introduce a Lagrangian-based heuristic that provides near optimal solutions while reducing drastically the computation time. In comparison to previous work, our experimental results show that our approaches are capable to solve large real-world network instances in an effective manner. Furthermore, the results evaluate the impact of reliability and transported traffic demands on bandwidth cost.
Lysine acetyltransferase 5 contributes to diabetic retinopathy by modulating autophagy through epigenetically regulating autophagy-related gene 7
Authors: Gao Qi , Lai Yanjun , He Shuai , Wang Yanhua , Zhang Guochao , Zhu Xinyu , Zhuang Shifang 
Published: February 2025

Objective
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a prevalent and serious complication among individuals with diabetes, significantly compromising their visual acuity and overall quality of life. Lysine acetyltransferase 5 (KAT5), an essential catalytic subunit of the nucleosome acetyltransferase of the H4 complex, is implicated in the development of various diseases, including neurological disorders, breast cancer, and lung cancer. However, the function of KAT5 in DR remains poorly understood. This study aims to investigate the influence of KAT5 on autophagy (Atg) during DR.

Material and Methods
Experiments were conducted using streptozotocin (STZ)-treated rats to induce diabetes and observe changes in KAT5 expression and its effect on Atg. Retinal tissues and RF/6A cells were utilized to analyze the expression levels of various proteins and their involvement in Atg and apoptosis. KAT5 depletion and Atg7 knockdown were performed to further understand their roles in the process.

Results
The eyeballs of STZ-treated rats showed increased expression of KAT5. Depletion of KAT5 attenuated STZ-induced DR injury in rats. The retinal tissues of STZ-treated rats exhibited reduced expression of B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) and increased levels of BCL-2-associated X protein and cleaved caspase 3, which could be reversed by KAT5 depletion. STZ treatment induced expression of Beclin-1 and microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3B in retinal tissues, and KAT5 knockdown blocked this effect. In monkey retinal choroidal endothelial ( RF/6A) cells, high glucose (HG) treatment decreased 5-ethynyl-2’-deoxyuridine-positivecells and increased terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick-end labeling-positive cells, which were reversed by KAT5 depletion. KAT5 depletion also attenuated HG-induced apoptosis and Atg in RF/6A cells. Mechanistically, KAT5 depletion reduced histone H3 lysine 27 acetylation and ribonucleic acid ( RNA) polymerase II enrichment on the Atg7 promoter, leading to a decrease in the messenger RNA ( mRNA) and protein expression of Atg7. Atg7 knockdown suppressed Atg in RF/6A cells under HG conditions and reversed the effect of KAT5 depletion on cell apoptosis and Atg.

Conclusion
The findings suggest that KAT5 contributes to DR by modulating Atg through epigenetic regulation of Atg7. KAT5 emerges as a valuable target for DR treatment, providing a fresh perspective on the disease’s pathogenesis and laying the foundation for the development of potential therapeutic strategies.
Establishing normative data on anterior fontanelle size: Associations with gender, mode of delivery, weight at birth, head circumference and gestational maturity
Authors: Irshad Mohd , Akhter Yasmeena , Sofi Shahid Hussain , Shaukat Burhan , Jan Syed Kaiser , Akbar Iffat , Bhat Ghulam Mohammad , Shah Bashir Ahmad 
Published: February 2025

Objectives
The anterior fontanelle (AF) is a fibrous gap between skull bones and is most important among all fontanelles in clinical examination of neonates and children in the first 2 years of life. There is a lack of normative data on AF size in our region, and hence, establishing normative data and understanding its associations with various perinatal factors can facilitate clinical evaluations and early diagnosis of potential abnormalities. The study aims to generate normative data on AF size in neonates and investigate its associations with gender, mode of delivery, weight at birth, head circumference and gestational maturity.

Material and Methods
This study was conducted over 3 months in the outpatient department section of the Special Care Newborn unit in an associated hospital of medical college in North India, including normal term neonates born between 37 and 42 weeks. The study excluded pregnancies with antenatal risk factors and neonates with certain defined conditions and measured AF size using the Keisler and Ricer method.

Results
In a study of 217 neonates (114 males and 103 females), the mean AF size was 2.43 ± 0.60, with 97.70% having an AF size between 0.6 and 3.6 cm. No significant gender differences were found in AF size. Neonates born through lower-segment caesarean sections had significantly larger head circumferences compared to those born through normal vaginal delivery. Weak positive correlations were observed between AF size and gestational maturity.

Conclusion
The study shows that AF size is influenced significantly by gestational maturity only and not by weight at birth, head circumference, gender or mode of delivery. These results could help paediatricians in assessments of normal and abnormal fontanelle size in neonates. The high percentage of neonates with good-sized fontanelles between 0.6 and 3.6 cm warrants further investigation to determine if this is due to rampant Vitamin D deficiency of mothers in this part of India or influenced by measurement methods.
Girls Dominate, Boys Left Behind: Decomposing the Gender Gap in Education Outcomes in Jamaica
Authors: Wright Nicholas A. 
Published: February 2025

This paper utilizes administrative data to investigate the gender gap in high school performance on various high-stakes exams and the gender disparity in academic outcomes at the leading university in the Caribbean. The results show that female students outperformed their male peers, being 8.5 and 6.6 percentage points more likely to pass a generic subject in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) exams, respectively. These results are robust across subject type, school ownership, school rank, and subject difficulty. In addition, more females are admitted to each degree program annually and continue to outperform males regardless of age, enrollment status, or admission scores. The Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition indicates that school attributes, subject-cohort composition, and subject choice explain up to 78% of the gender gap in CSEC and CAPE pass rates, while college readiness, college-level decisions, and field of study fully explain the gap in college GPA.

JEL Classification Codes: I21; I24; J16; J24; N36
Formación posgradual de docentes universitarios: una mirada desde una universidad de Colombia
Authors: García-Noguera Luis , Posso Restrepo Patricia 
Published: February 2025

Introducción: La cualificación docente, es fundamental a nivel mundial, para ofrecer en los distintos niveles del sistema educativo, en especial el universitario, una educación que atienda los constantes retos, entre otros, los surgidos por la pandemia provocada por el Sars Covid-19 que motiva un liderazgo que atienda la crisis reimaginando el futuro. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar la relación que existe entre el área de desempeño de los docentes universitarios con su interés en formación posgradual. Metodología: Se enmarcó en un estudio cuantitativo de alcance correlacional, con muestra conformada por 191 participantes, docentes de la Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, a través de un cuestionario de medición del cual se establece las propiedades psicométricas. Resultados: La mayoría de los docentes tiene interés en la formación posgradual, sobre temas relacionados con su área de desempeño. Discusión: Para los docentes, la formación posgradual es de gran importancia dentro de su formación permanente de acuerdo con el compromiso asumido con la universidad. Conclusiones: Existe una correlación lineal positiva y estadísticamente significativa entre todos los factores, lo que deja ver el alcance que los docentes le dan a los posgrados en su formación.
The importance of magnetic resonance imaging in the differential diagnosis of seizures in small pets
Authors: Kochetkova I. A. , Maryushina T. О. , Kryukovskaya G. M. , Matveeva M. V. 
Published: February 2025

Relevance. Convulsive syndrome is one of the most common neurological signs in small pets, so the interpretation of these clinical manifestations is relevant. Generalized epileptic seizures can precede many diseases. Consistent examination tactics for animals with a history of absences, myoclonic and clonic-tonic paroxysms allow for the correct differential diagnosis and correct diagnosis of this patient. Most often, epileptogenic foci responsible for involuntary motor activity in cats and dogs indicate the involvement of cerebral tissues in the pathological process. Only magnetic resonance imaging makes it possible to accurately assess the integrity of the parenchyma and membranes of the brain, as well as the structures adjacent to it. Using this method of visual diagnosis, it is possible to assess the volume and localization of the affected area. The article presents a description and an MRI examination of cats and dogs with neurological symptoms in the form of spontaneous paroxysms. The publication shows the importance and necessity of magnetic resonance imaging in cases of severe motor disorders in animals. The correlation between convulsive syndrome and neurological diagnosis in the examined animals was determined, in accordance with species, breed and age characteristics. The pattern of development of structural changes in the brain and its membranes with concomitant convulsive syndrome has been revealed. Anamnestic data and neurological examination data are presented, which make it possible to determine the intended diagnosis at an early stage. The authors present MRI images of dogs and cats, in all possible (sagittal, axial, coronal) planes, with convulsive syndrome and subsequent established neurological diagnosis.The purpose of the work is to substantiate the use of magnetic resonance imaging as a visual diagnostic method for the differentiation of convulsive syndrome in animals.
Pelatihan Pengembangan Konsep Produk/ Karya dan Usaha Kreatif dalam Rangka Meningkatkan Omzet Penjualan Produknya
Authors: Setyaningrum Retno Purwani , Bintarti Surya , Nur’aeni Nur’aeni , Fatchan Muhamad 
Published: February 2025

Di Indonesia, bidang ekonomi kreatif ini diketahui sudah dikembangkan sejak tahun 2006 pada masa pemerintahan Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Hal tersebut kemudian terus berlanjut hingga saat ini di Indonesia (Madani, 2024). Salah satu yang perlu diperhatikan oleh UKM adalah kreativitas, sehingga konsep ekonomi kreatif, membutuhkan perhatian yang sangat ini menjadi salah satu yang perlu di fokuskan oleh UMKM. Bidang ekonomi kreatif yang menjadi perhatian pokok oleh seorang kreator dan inovator. Hadirnya ekonomi kreatif tidak hanya berpengaruh terhadap perkembangan inovasi dan segi kreativitas masyarakat saja, namun juga menjadi pembuka jalan untuk lapangan pekerjaan baru. Secara sederhana ekonomi kreatif merupakan pengembangan konsep ekonomi dengan penekanan pada kreativitas. Kreatifitas disini tidak hanya produksi saja, melainkan juga mencakup dalam pengunaan bahan baku, teknologi bahkan dalam etika bisnis juga perlu dilakukan. Semakin banyaknya inovasi dan kreativitas dari orang-orang yang membuka bisnis, maka akan semakin banyak juga produk-produk baru yang akan dihasilkan, dengan begitu maka semakin banyak juga tenaga kerja yang diperlukan dalam proses pembuatannya, hal ini menarik untuk diberikan pelatihan kepada usaha mikro kecil dan menengah tentang ekonomi kreatif untuk meningkatkan omzet penjualannya, dan hal ini diberikan pelatihan ke komunitas UMKM di daerah Tambun, Kab. Bekasi.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah agar usaha mikro kecil dan menengah tetap sustain dalam era globalisasi. Metode yang dilakukan dengan melakukan observasi, kerangka berpikir, mempersiapkan untuk membuat agenda pelatihan, pelatihan, sosialisasi, evaluasi tingkat pemahaman, evaluasi keberhasilan. Hasilnya adalah anggota komunitas UMKM setelah mengikuti pelatihan ekonomi kreatif, digital marketing dan etika bisnis dan profesi mampu dalam menghadapi persaingan yang kompetitif sehingga dapat tetap sustain di era globalisasi. Kesimpulannya adalah perlu adanya pelatihan yang terstruktur dengan baik sesuai dengan kebutuhan yang diperlukan untuk meningkatkan ekonomi kreatif bagi komunitas UMKM di Kec. Tambun, Kab. Bekasi.