bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effect of chemical modification on hydraulic conductivity of stratified porous media
Authors: Gupta Shailesh Kumar , Shrivastava Amit Kumar , Kumar Munendra 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT

Understanding hydraulic conductivity is essential in porous media as it dictates the capacity of fluids to permeate through these substances. This research investigated the impact of chemical modification using fly ash on hydraulic conductivity. The coefficient of hydraulic conductivity along the bedding plane at different angles of orientations was predicted by employing machine learning techniques such as gene expression programming (GEP), artificial neural networks (ANNs), and regression tree (RT), considering various influencing parameters. As the amount of fly ash in the porous medium rises, the hydraulic conductivity decreases. The statistical results demonstrate that the proposed ANN model effectively forecasted the horizontal hydraulic conductivity. It achieved the highest R2 value (0.989), the lowest mean absolute percentage error value (5.772), the lowest scatter index value (0.040), and the lowest Akaike Information Criterion value (−2,359.914) compared to the GEP, RT, and previously established approaches. Moreover, a novel equation has been proposed for determining horizontal hydraulic conductivity, which can be used for any stratified medium, distinguishing this work from previous ones. These findings can inform global practices in mitigating groundwater contamination, enhancing irrigation efficiency, and improving the design of subsurface fluid flow systems, making it a valuable contribution to both academic and practical applications worldwide.
The Concept of “Patriotism” in Legal Regulation in the Republic of Latvia: Current Situation and Challenges
Authors: Treļs Ēriks , Mihailovs Ivans Jānis 
Published: October 2024

Several recent events in Latvian society, especially after 24 February 2022, raised issues related to patriotism. These include the discussions about the National Defense Service and the National Defense Training, about the possibility of losing (revoking) Latvian citizenship, if the naturalized citizen violates his promise of loyalty to the Republic of Latvia, about the loyalty of Latvian citizens and readiness to defend their country. Patriotism, in this context, is one of those concepts that is very widely used by politicians of opposite ideological views, other publicly recognised personalities, justifying their position on one issue or another. Patriotism is a multifaceted concept that draws insights from psychology, sociology, history, political and law science. It shapes national identity, influences civic engagement, and plays a role in international relations. The authors of the article will present their perspective on the concept of patriotism in legal regulation in the Republic of Latvia, analysing in depth the understanding and regulation of patriotism in Latvian regulatory acts.
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health of Young Adults: A Literature Review
Authors: Sabar Sarinah , Dzulkalnine Natasha , Khir Masrur Mohd 
Published: October 2024

This concept paper explores the complex relationship between social media usage and the mental health of young adults. The paper introduces the notion of social media and its significance in the lives of young adult, emphasizing the importance of studying its effects on their mental health and psychological well-being. Social media platforms have become an integral part of daily activities in the lives of young people. It has also become an invasive element in the lives of youth, shaping their social interactions, self-perception, and access to lots of information. Even though these platforms offer opportunities for social connection, creative expression, and educational engagement, they also present significant mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, which are often driven by social comparison, cyberbullying, and the pressure to maintain an idealized online image. The paper investigates key areas of concern, including the rise of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem linked to social comparison, cyberbullying, and the relentless pursuit of online validation. It also examines the addictive nature of social media, its impact on sleep, and the destruction of face-to-face social skills. By analysing existing literature and identifying research gaps, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the two-edged nature of social media's influence on mental health. It advocates for the development of digital literacy programs, mental health support systems, and balanced usage strategies to help young people navigate the challenges posed by social media while maximizing its potential benefits.
Empowering Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: A Conceptual Paper on Exploring the Impact of Government Support on SMEs in Malaysia
Authors: Abd Aziz Zarith Delaila , Abdul Rahman Nor Azian , Omar Muhamad Khalil , Hussein Norashikin 
Published: October 2024

SMEs continue to be a backbone for the development and growth of the economy in countries around the world. The success of SMEs depends on the effectiveness of EEs. One of the components of EEs that may contribute to the success of SMEs is government support. This paper proposes a conceptualization of the impact of government support (EE component), particularly on financial support and business support for SMEs in Selangor, Malaysia. This conceptual research provides important suggestions for researchers to assess the impact of government support on SME’s business performance and also offers valuable insight for policymakers and other stakeholders to effectively design the initiatives that could enhance the growth and development of SMEs.
Manual Madness: Challenges of Contract Renewal in Campus Vending Machine Business
Authors: Md Mansor Mohamad Naqiuddin , Mohd Idaya Husna , Mat Hasan Nor Zaihan , Tasnim Rahayu 
Published: October 2024

The vending machine industry has evolved from conventional to connected machines. Vending machines are currently in wide use and typically involve a remote machine holding a plurality of products or items to be dispensed after receiving money from a purchaser. The industry has gone beyond just delivering snacks and is developing new and sophisticated retail solutions for both large and small companies. In this study, a qualitative inquiry was conducted in one of the branch universities of the largest public universities in Malaysia. A total of three vending machine entrepreneurs were qualitatively interviewed individually. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed to find a common theme. As a result, three challenges were identified: using a lot of paper, being time-consuming, and having no alert process. Contract renewal is significant and should not be taken for granted and it is a far-sighted move for a business manager to use the most efficient process from start to end. The respondent agreed that the current renewal process is redundant and time-consuming. Therefore, the researchers proposed to all the parties to reduce the hassle of renewing the contract. Based on this research, the authority department in public or private universities can develop an innovation in monitoring systems to improve the process. The results can provide suitable coping strategies for business owners to have the best practices for a contract renewal mechanism.
The Factors Affecting the Awareness of Young People on Sexual Transmitted Infections (STIS): Knowledge, Attitude and Environment
Authors: Dzulkarnine Natasha , Anwar Nur Aizureen , Mohd Fauzi Muna  Wadhiha , Mohamed Suhaila , Shukur Shamsul Azreen 
Published: October 2024

The outbreak of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the nation is not something new; in fact, the issue has been around for many years and has been steadily becoming worse over that time. The problem becomes more crucial as each year; an increasing number of cases will be reported in Malaysia and throughout the world. In some cases, symptoms of STIs may not even be present. This can mean that a person might get infected by another person who might appear healthy without knowing they have already been infected with STIs; therefore, this article aims to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and environment as the factors that influence awareness of Sexual Transmitted Infections (STIS) among the 227 of youths. A survey was conducted, and the data was analyzed using regression analysis. The result revealed that knowledge, attitude, and environment had a significant influence on sexually transmitted infections. In addition, the environmental factor reported had the most significant influence. The finding implies that external roles, such as those of the government, schools, and universities, should be provided with more facilities and programs to sustain and improve awareness among the youth group. Furthermore, increasing youth awareness may change individual behavior and attitude toward a good, healthy lifestyle.
The Study of Characteristics of Successful Asnafpreneurs in Southern Malaysia
Authors: Munahar Muslihah Mohd , Badarudin Ismadi Md , Harun Norazman 
Published: October 2024

The study explores a characteristic of successful asnafpreneurs to address the number of registered asnafpreneurs seeking aid more than the number of successful asnafpreneurs produced in Southern Malaysia. However, the current industry can still not completely produce an independent business owner based on the Asnaf title. The study aims to determine successful entrepreneurs' internal and external characteristics in Southern Malaysia. A quantitative method was used in this study. Respondents were chosen using the non-probability sampling method. SPSS software was used for data analysis. Descriptive analysis (frequency and percentage) and hypothesis testing (chi-square test, correlation, and regression) were utilized to solve the research topic. Study finds that internal factors and external factors play an important role in asnafpreneurs success. Chi-square Test analysis revealed that Pearson's significant value was at the 0.00 level. This indicates that it is less than 0.05 at this level. This test successfully rejects H0, which means there is no correlation between internal factors with a successful characteristic of asnafpreneur and there is no correlation between external factors with a successful characteristic of asnafpreneur. Other authors may study the other geography parts and new challenges for asnafpreneurs to succeed in the future.
Consumer Green Products through the Lens of Bibliometrics: Trends analysis
Authors: Shafie Nani Ilyana , Abd Rahman Nurul Hayani , Harun Rabitah , Ismail Shaira , Shafie Nur Aliaa 
Published: October 2024

The growth of articles is reflected in the increasing interdisciplinary research and publications on consumer green products. Scholars from fields as diverse as business, management and accounting, environmental science, social science, and engineering have contributed to more than 400 publications. This article aims to understand the growth of green consumer products by using bibliometric analysis. With the limitation set only for the final stage and English used, a total of 1961 articles were published in the Scopus database from 1990 to 2024. The analysis of document and source types, top keywords, and other bibliometric indicators was explained. In addition, Publish or Perish software was used to analyze citation metrics and highly cited articles. As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, research in this field will likely continue to grow. Future studies should lengthen this work to other article databases such as WOS and Google Scholar to understand how consumer green products can contribute to a more sustainable business future. Besides that, the researcher also can explore how the green marketing mix influences consumer intention to purchase green products available in the market.
Towards Malaysia MADANI: Do Leadership Styles Influence Innovative Work Behavior? A Conceptual Framework for the Malaysian Public Sector
Authors: Abidin Zuliana Zainol , Arham Ahmad Fadhly , Abdul Shaiful Azlan , Ahmad Hal Mahera 
Published: October 2024

Transformational leadership, known for inspiring and motivating employees, has been positively linked to creativity and innovation, while ambidextrous leadership, which balances exploration and exploitation behaviors and supports both idea generation and implementation. This article provides a conceptual framework for the influence of transformational and ambidextrous leadership on innovative work behavior (IWB) among PTD officers as middle managers in Malaysian public service. The first proposition is transformational leadership positively influences innovative work behavior. The second proposition is ambidextrous leadership positively influences innovative work behavior. This model will be further tested using a quantitative research method, survey questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS and PLS-SEM. Accordingly, understanding of IWB in public sector settings is enhanced. The findings demonstrate the application of Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and thus offer new theoretical insights and practical suggestions. Thus, this study highlights the importance of work behavior that drives innovation and positive values among employees in determining productivity and efficiency in the public sector, offering valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners.
Women Accountants and Wellbeing
Authors: Ghio Alessandro , Moulang Carly 
Published: October 2024

SYNOPSIS
Women accountants continue to face numerous gendered barriers that challenge their ability to thrive. This study operationalizes a theoretical model grounded in conservation of resources theory to investigate the mechanisms through which women accountants’ psychological resources (wellbeing) are enhanced through informal organizational practices (role autonomy, psychological safety, supervisory support, organizational culture) and their relationship with organizational outcomes (engagement, burnout). Our survey findings highlight the crucial roles of supervisory support and psychological safety in boosting wellbeing. An organizational culture that fosters interpersonal trust also contributes positively. We emphasize the importance of wellbeing in reducing burnout and increasing engagement for women accountants. Our study identifies higher risk dimensions for women’s wellbeing, such as working in Big 4, having children, or being over 35. This research enhances our understanding of how psychological resources influence organizational outcomes, and stresses the significance of informal practices in supporting women accountants to thrive in a gendered profession.
JEL Classifications: M41; L20; I31; I10.
Novel Insight into Inflammatory Pathways in Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Humans
Authors: Imiela Anna M. , Mikołajczyk Tomasz P. , Pruszczyk Piotr 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Accumulating data have shown a pathophysiological association between inflammatory pathways and thrombosis. Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and acute pulmonary embolism (APE), is a significant health burden. It involves not only hemodynamic disturbances due to the emboli occluding the pulmonary arteries, but also platelet activation, endothelial dysfunction, and “firing up” of the inflammatory cascade. In humans, the systemic inflammatory state can also be evaluated using plasma levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin (IL)-6, which correlate with venous obstruction, thrombus extension, and clinical VTE complications such as postthrombotic syndrome, recurrent thromboembolism, worse quality of life, and functional impairment. The exaggerated inflammatory state during postthrombotic syndrome aligns with severe alterations in endothelial function, such as activation of intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1 and E-selectin, as well as vascular proteolysis and fibrinolysis. Moreover, a hypercoagulable state, indicated by higher levels of von Willebrand factor (vWF) and factor VIII, is closely associated with the inflammatory response. We aimed to describe the role of basic inflammatory markers in daily clinical practice as well as the most important cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, tumor necrosis factor-a [TNF-α], growth differentiation factor-15 [GDF-15]). These markers could provide valuable insight into the interplay between thrombosis and inflammation, helping inform better management and treatment strategies.
A Systematic Literature Review: Emotional Intelligence, Positive Affect, and Customer Satisfaction in Tourism
Authors: Bado-Zúñiga Gustavo , García-Mestanza Josefa , Galindo-Reyes Fuensanta 
Published: October 2024

Objective: To perform a rigorous systematic review of the literature, with the aim of identify the most relevant studies on emotional intelligence and positive affect and their relationship with customer satisfaction in the tourism industry, and a bibliometric analysis of scientific production to lay the foundations of such relationships.

Theoretical Framework: This paper presents the key concepts and theories that underpin the research. Emotional intelligence, positive affect and customer satisfaction in the tourism industry are highlighted to provide a solid basis for understanding the context of the research.

Method: The methodology used in this research is based on the Constructivist Knowledge Development Process (Proknow-C), which facilitates the organisation of a systematic literature review to select and analyse bibliographical references and generate the necessary knowledge.

Results and Discussion: The resulting portfolio of 17 relevant articles in line with the object of the study made it possible to identify the main approaches proposed by the authors on this subject. In essence, the review of the literature showed a clear consensus on the relationship between the emotional intelligence and positive affect of service providers and customer satisfaction in the tourism industry.

Research Implications: This research is useful for the academic community in conducting significant and relevant research on the study axes, laying the foundations to continue advancing in future lines of research. In addition, the results are profitable from a professional standpoint. Organizations in the tourism sector may reflect on and promote best practices in developing emotional and positive affect skills among their service staff given their influence on customer satisfaction.

Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature as scientific research on this subject remains scarce. Furthermore, the results can have an impact on the performance of tourism businesses and thus on the economic development of the destination.
O novo Ensino Médio de 2017 no contexto de valorização do capital
Authors: Ferreira dos Santos Geisa 
Published: October 2024

O presente texto, resultado de tese de doutorado, tem como objetivo analisar as relações estabelecidas entre a reforma do Ensino Médio de 2017 e os processos de valorização do capital pós-reestruturação produtiva do modelo de produção capitalista. A pesquisa foi do tipo bibliográfica e documental, norteada pelo materialismo histórico-dialético. Foram analisadas a Lei n.o 13.415, de 16 de fevereiro de 2017; a Base Nacional Comum Curricular de 2018; e as Diretrizes Curriculares para o Ensino Médio de 2018, postas pela Resolução n.o 3, de 21 de novembro de 2018, como principais fontes primárias da pesquisa. Os resultados apontam para o fato de que a reforma do Ensino Médio de 2017 visa a uma adaptação do trabalhador às novas exigências do mundo produtivo.
Cultura verde y Agenda 2030 en el Plan Municipal de Desarrollo en Altotonga, Veracruz, México
Authors: Galán-López Felipe Javier , Francisco Utria Víctor Manuel , Martínez Ramos Cindy Guadalupe 
Published: October 2024

El artículo tiene como objetivo principal analizar la concepción de cultura verde como parte de las acciones propuestas por las autoridades del municipio de Altotonga Veracruz, para dar respuesta a la Agenda 2030, en especial analizamos lo plasmado en el Plan Municipal de Desarrollo 2022-2025. El abordaje teórico parte del análisis del concepto de cultura, para la definición de cultura verde. La metodología aplicada tiene que ver con la revisión que hace el Observatorio de Políticas Culturales de la facultad de Antropología de la Universidad Veracruzana sobre indicadores culturales encontrados en el plan. Como complemento del trabajo, el equipo realizó un recorrido en el mes de junio de 2023 en la cabecera municipal, aplicando entrevistas a docentes y funcionarios buscando conocer las opiniones que la población local tiene sobre un enfoque ecológico. Concluimos en que a pesar de la existencia de un trabajo importante por parte de las autoridades municipales, es necesario una mayor divulgación a los contenidos de la Agenda 2030 entre la población. Consideramos relevante el avance en la democratización de la cultura verde en Altotonga.

Green culture and the 2030 Agenda in the Municipal Development in Altotonga, Veracruz, Mexico
This article's main objective is to analyze the conception of green culture as part of the actions proposed by the authorities of the municipality of Altotonga, Veracruz, (which finds itself in dire conditions) to fulfill the 2030 Agenda, specially analyzing the Municipal Plan of Development 2022-2025 that the city's authorities are putting forward. The theoretical approach comes from the analysis of the concept of culture, to define green culture. The methodology applied relates to the revision made by the Observatory of Cultural Politics of the Veracruz faculty of Anthropology, about cultural indicators found in the plan. As a complement of the work, our team traveled around the county town in June 2023, looking for the local population’s opinions on environmental focus. We conclude that despite there being a significant effort by the city's authorities, a bigger divulgation of the 2030 agenda is necessary to reach the population. We consider the progress of democratization relevant to the green culture of Altotonga