bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
ESG systems and financial performance in industries with significant environmental impact: a comprehensive analysis
Authors: Li Qingwen , Tang Waifan , Li Zhaobin 
Published: September 2024

Research background and significanceAs China's economy continues its rapid expansion, the issue of environmental degradation has escalated, particularly within industries with significant environmental impact, such as steel, chemical, pharmaceutical sectors. These sectors are confronted with profound environmental and social responsibility challenges. The development of robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) systems has therefore become essential for improving environmental performance, meeting social responsibilities, and optimizing corporate governance structures. This study investigates the impact of ESG system implementation on the financial performance of enterprises within these environmentally impactful industries, offering a scientific foundation and practical guidance for corporate leaders and policymakers to facilitate green transformation and sustainable development.Methods and dataThis research integrates empirical analysis with case studies, employing a dataset of 2,376 observations from 792 listed companies within industries with significant environmental impact, spanning the period from 2019 to 2021. The data, sourced from the Wind database, were analyzed using multiple regression techniques. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between overall ESG scores and corporate performance, measured by Return on Equity (ROE) and Return on Assets (ROA). All three ESG dimensions—environmental (E), social (S), and governance (G)—exhibit positive impacts on corporate performance. Furthermore, factors such as company size and growth rate are positively correlated with performance, whereas leverage ratio is negatively correlated. To further substantiate the empirical findings, a case study of Hunan Valin Steel Co., Ltd. was conducted.Results and conclusionsThe findings of this study demonstrate that the implementation of ESG systems substantially enhances the financial performance of enterprises within industries characterized by significant environmental impacts. Specifically, investments in environmental protection led to greater resource utilization efficiency, social responsibility initiatives foster enhanced employee productivity and customer loyalty, and strong corporate governance improves management structures and decision-making processes. The case study of Hunan Valin Steel Co., Ltd. reinforces these results, illustrating that a comprehensive ESG framework not only helps such enterprises achieve their environmental and social responsibility objectives but also markedly improves their financial outcomes. This research provides robust empirical evidence and actionable management recommendations for ESG system implementation in environmentally impactful industries, along with scientific support for informed policymaking.
NIR-Sensitive Squaraine Dye—Peptide Conjugate for Trypsin Fluorogenic Detection
Authors: Balyan Priyanka , Gupta Shekhar , Mavileti Sai Kiran , Pandey Shyam S. , Kato Tamaki 
Published: September 2024

Trypsin enzyme has gained recognition as a potential biomarker in several tumors, such as colorectal, gastric, and pancreatic cancer, highlighting its importance in disease diagnosis. In response to the demand for rapid, cost-effective, and real-time detection methods, we present an innovative strategy utilizing the design and synthesis of NIR-sensitive dye–peptide conjugate (SQ-3 PC) for the sensitive and selective monitoring of trypsin activity by fluorescence ON/OFF sensing. The current research deals with the design and synthesis of three unsymmetrical squaraine dyes SQ-1, SQ-2, and SQ-3 along with a dye–peptide conjugate SQ-3-PC as a trypsin-specific probe followed by their photophysical characterizations. The absorption spectral investigation conducted on both the dye alone and its corresponding dye–peptide conjugates in water, utilizing SQ-3 and SQ-3 PC respectively, reveals enhanced dye aggregation and pronounced fluorescence quenching compared to observations in DMSO solution. The absorption spectral investigation conducted on dye only and corresponding dye–peptide conjugates in water utilizing SQ-3 and SQ-3 PC, respectively, reveals not only the enhanced dye aggregation but also pronounced fluorescence quenching compared to that observed in the DMSO solution. The trypsin-specific probe SQ-3 PC demonstrated a fluorescence quenching efficiency of 61.8% in water attributed to the combined effect of aggregation-induced quenching (AIQ) and fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET). FRET was found to be dominant over AIQ. The trypsin-mediated hydrolysis of SQ-3 PC led to a rapid and efficient recovery of quenched fluorescence (5-fold increase in 30 min). Concentration-dependent changes in the fluorescence at the emission maximum of the dyes reveal that SQ-3 PC works as a trypsin enzyme-specific fluorescence biosensor with linearity up to 30 nM along with the limit of detection and limit of quantification of 1.07 nM and 3.25 nM, respectively.
Socioeconomic Inequalities Worsen the Risk of Death in CKD: A Population-Based Cohort Study in Italy
Authors: Giaccari Marta , Marino Claudia , Ferraro Pietro Manuel , Cesaroni Giulia , Davoli Marina , Agabiti Nera 
Published: September 2024

Key Points

Socioeconomic position is associated with mortality in patients with CKD.Socioeconomic inequalities are stronger in men then in women.There was no evidence of association between deprivation and ESKD.

Background
Few studies have explored the effect of socioeconomic position on CKD. This study aims to fill this gap using a large Italian cohort of patients with CKD.

Methods
We analyzed a cohort of incident CKD cases from the Lazio Regional Health Information System from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2021. We used the deprivation index (DI), a five-category census-block indicator that integrates several dimensions of disadvantage. The outcomes were mortality and ESKD. We characterized the health status of patients in the 2 years before CKD identification and followed each participant from the index date to the end of follow-up (i.e., the date of the outcome, of emigration, or December 31, 2022, whichever came first). We used Cox proportional hazard models to investigate the association between DI and outcomes (hazard ratio, 95% confidence interval [CI]).

Results
From 2012 to 2021, 127,457 new cases (55.9% men) were diagnosed. The average age was 72.2 (±13.7) for men and 74.4 (±14.8) for women. During an average follow-up of 4.3 years (±3.2), 57,158 patients died (45%), and 5994 developed ESKD (5%). The age-adjusted association between DI and mortality was higher in men than in women (P value interaction = 0.02), hazard ratios for the extreme categories of DI (very high versus very low) were 1.16, 95% CI, 1.12 to 1.21 for men, and 1.08, 95% CI, 1.04 to 1.13, for women. There was no evidence of association between DI and ESKD.

Conclusions
In this population, socioeconomic disadvantage is associated with a higher risk of death, but not of ESKD, in patients with CKD.
Management of social problems of youth in Russia: The tool of social advertising (experience of empirical sociological research)
Authors: Afanasyeva T. S. , Zheltov P. B. , Yumasheva I. A. 
Published: September 2024

The authors consider the issues of efficiency of management of social problems of youth by means of modern social advertising. In the context of the topic of the article the sociological research of modern problems of youth in Russia is conducted, the degree of influence of social advertising on them is assessed, and recommendations for its improvement are developed. The results of the study can be used by the State Duma Committee on Youth Policy, as well as by the Coordinating Council on Social Advertising and Social Communications at the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation.
Penguatan Perencanaan Keuangan Keluarga pada Pengusaha Kuliner Kawasan Gasibu Mini Antapani Kulon Kota Bandung
Authors: Bramasto Ari , Oktavian Rizky Ferari , Anggadini Sri Dewi 
Published: September 2024

Abstrak
Pengusaha kuliner dilingkungan Gasibu Mini (Gasmin) Antapani Kota Bandung belum tahu banyak pengetahuan managemen keuangan keluarga, kurang mengetahui investasi modal, memerlukan wawasan investasi modal. Fakta kehidupan yang terbatas bukan hari ini saja, tetapi perlu dipikirkan masa depannya juga. Harapan masa yang akan datang jadi membaik, banyak hal di kehidupan ini perlu membuat perencanaan dengan sebaik-baiknya, demikian pula halnya dengan perencanan keuangan keluarga.. Perencanaan keuangan pengusaha kuliner di kawasan Gasibu Mini (Gasmin) tidak perlu dibuat terlalu rumit. Perencanaan keuangan dilakukan dengan pembuatan pengeluaran berikut pemasukannya secara terperinci, juga perlu diperhatikan keteraturan dan kerapihan pencatatan sehingga kondisi keuangan keluarga dapat terukur dan mampu memperlihatkan kondisi sehat keuangan keluarganya atau mengalami masalah. Perencanaan Keuangan dijadikan startegi pemisahan Modal Keluarga dan Modal Usaha sebagai upaya meningkatkan efisiensi. Tujuan kegiatan PkM yakni mengupayakan keluarga pengusaha kuliner memiliki langkah yang jelas dalam memetakan perencanaan keuangan di masa depan. Metode pelaksanaan dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan melalui sosialisasi pentingnya dan pemanfaatan perencanan keuangan keluarga, pendampingan penggunaan investasi modal dan alternatif yang lain, pendampingan secara berkesinambungan selama 3 bulan yang pada akhirnya bisa menyisihkan 30% total penghasilan untuk masa depan yang lebih baik, . Luaran Wajib dengan publikasi melalui jurnal dan berita serta video on line.
Pelatihan Manajemen Komunikasi Aparat Desa Kecamatan Ibun Kabupaten Bandung di Masa Pandemi
Authors: Indah Diani , Kamil Indriyati , Yunaningsih Ani 
Published: September 2024

Saat wabah covid 19 melanda masyarakat, aparatur desa sebagai perangkat daerah mempunyai peran yang signifikan dalam melakukan penanganan pandemic melalui sosialisasi dan kampanye secara persuasif. Peran dan tugas yang diberikan pemerintah pusat kepada aparat desa tidak hanya sebagai pelayan publik tapi juga dituntut untuk dapat melakukan pengendalian kasus covid 19 secara menyeluruh. Untuk dapat melaksanakan tugas tersebut, dibutuhkan kemampuan manajemen komunikasi publik yang efektif dari perangkat desa untuk melakukan upaya preventif demi mencegah penyebaran virus corona kepada masyarakat. Dalam usaha untuk mewujudkan hal tersebut, tim PKM Unla berupaya untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pengelolaan komunikasi perangkat desa dengan memberikan pelatihan softskill kepada aparat pemerintah desa Laksana dan desa Sukakarya, Kecamatan Ibun Kabupaten Bandung. Pelatihan komunikasi bagi aparat desa ditujukan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi komunikasi pegawai dalam melayani masyarakat khususnya ketrampilan berbicara di depan publik (public speaking). Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan PKM ini antara lain ; teknik berkomunikasi storytelling, pendampingan manajemen komunikasi pemerintahan dan penguatan literasi media digital melalui focus group discussion (FGD) dan sharing session. Hasil kegiatan yang dilakukan tim PKM Unla kepada aparat desa Ibun diharapkan dapat meningkatkan performa komunikasi aparat pemerintahan desa khususnya dalam melakukan pelayanan kepada masyarakat.
Studi Kelayakan Investasi Batching Plant menggunakan Fly Ash sebagai Pengganti Semen di Kota Palembang
Authors: Dwi Utama Hakim Abdurrahim , Susanti Betty , Saloma Saloma 
Published: September 2024

Pengolahan semen menaikan polusi CO2 hingga 6% sehingga menimbulkan inovasi untuk mempergunakan Fly ash karena mampu menjadi material penambah dengan kualitas beton yang baik. Produksi beton menggunakan Batching Plant membutuhkan biaya investasi yang besar. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisa kelayakan investasi finansial untuk membangun batching plant yang mengolah beton campuran fly ash dan membandingkan dengan beton konvensional tanpa fly ash di Kota Palembang. Kajian menunjukkan nilai NPV>0, IRR>9%, dan BCR>1, yang berarti kedua investasi ini layak. Namun payback period beton konvensional 3 tahun sedangkan beton dengan fly ash 3,5 tahun. BEP beton konvensional dan beton fly ash mencapai titik impas pada tahun ke-8. Pada tahun ke-10 produksi beton fly ash mendapatkan surplus yang signifikan. Aspek lingkungan menunjukkan bahwa limbah beton menggunakan fly ash aman karena mampu mengurangi penggunaan semen hingga 55%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa menambahkan fly ash menurunkan biaya bahan baku. Investasi ini dinyatakan layak dari aspek finansial karena berpotensi mendapatkan benefit.
Recanalization of anastomotic occlusion following rectal cancer surgery using a rendezvous endoscopic technique with transillumination: A case report
Authors: Chi Jun , Luo Guang-Yu , Shan Hong-Bo , Lin Jun-Zhong , Wu Xiao-Jun , Li Jian-Jun 
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND
Colorectal anastomotic occlusion is a serious complication of colorectal cancer surgery. Although several treatment strategies have been proposed, the management of anastomotic occlusion remains challenging. In this report, we present a case of anastomotic occlusion recanalization performed using a novel technique involving two endoscopes, one for radial incision and the other serving as a guide light. This novel technique offers significant advantages in terms of operational feasibility, reduced invasiveness, rapid recovery, and shortened hospital stay.
CASE SUMMARY
A 37-year-old man underwent low anterior resection and prophylactic double-lumen ileostomy for rectal cancer in June, 2023. Two months later, complete anastomotic occlusion was observed on colonoscopy. Therefore, we developed a novel atresia recanalization technique. Two endoscopes were placed, one through the colonic anastomosis and the other through the anus. A radial incision was successfully made from the colonic side, guided by the light of the endoscope from the anal side. Atresia recanalization was performed within 20 minutes. Three weeks after recanalization, colonoscopy revealed that the diameter of the colorectal anastomosis was approximately 16 mm and the patient therefore underwent stoma reversal in September. During the follow-up period of approximately one year, the patient remained well and no stenosis or obstruction symptoms were observed.
CONCLUSION
Endoscopic atresia recanalization of colorectal anastomotic occlusion assisted by an opposing light source is safe and effective.
Platinum-Group Element and Trace Element Contents of Chromite Grains from the Alexo Komatiite Flows Compared with Chromites from Other Volcanic Rocks: Implications for the Use of Chromite Compositions in Petrogenesis
Authors: Barnes Sarah-Jane 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The compositions of chromites from volcanic rocks is of interest for two reasons. First, most chromite-rich rocks from intrusions and the mantle are enriched in Os, Ir, Ru (Ir-platinum-group elements, IPGE), and Rh relative to volcanic rocks and in some cases are also enriched in Pd and Pt. There is a small data base showing that chromites from volcanic rocks contain IPGE and Rh, but that chromites from intrusions generally do not contain any of the PGE. Thus, the role that chromite plays in enriching chromite-rich rocks in PGE is not clear. Secondly, the major ore deposits are found within three layered intrusions and the compositions of the magmas which formed the intrusions and conditions under which the deposits formed are a subject of debate. All three intrusions contain massive chromite layers and because chromite is one of the first minerals to crystallize it is possible that chromite compositions could indicate the compositions of the magmas. However, the composition of chromite in an intrusion may change after crystallization due to a number of processes, including re-equilibration during slow cooling or injection of new magma and alteration during metamorphism. In order to evaluate what the composition of chromite can tell us a baseline of the initial chromite composition is required.
A comparison of the variations in the compositions of chromites from three komatiite flows shows that the chromite compositions reflect the composition of the evolving liquids. Furthermore, the Cr# records higher equilibration temperatures than the Fe#. The 3+ and 4+ ions (Al, Ti, Sc, Ga, V, and Zr) correlate with Cr#, whereas 2+ ions (Mn, Co, Ni, and Zn) correlate with Fe#, indicating that 3+ and 4+ ions are more reliable indicators of initial magma composition. Compared with compositions of volcanic chromites from the literature, the 2+ ions concentrations are not distinctive. In contrast, the 3+ and 4+ ions combined with Cr# distinguish chromites from MORB, boninite, arc picrites, high-Ti picrites, and komatiites.
The Alexo komatiite chromites contain IPGE and Rh, but only Ru is controlled by chromite. Another mineral, either olivine or an Ir-Rh platinum-group mineral, controls Ir and Rh. Compared with chromites from volcanic rocks of island arcs, the komatiite chromites and chromites from large igneous provinces are richer in Ru and poorer in Rh. This difference is attributed to the higher fO2 of arc magmas, a point reinforced by the lower V content and higher Fe3+/FeT ratios of chromites from volcanic rocks of island arcs.
Watched or not: Overimitation in dogs under different attentional states
Authors: Mackie Louise , Trehorel Jeanne , Huber Ludwig 
Published: September 2024

AbstractDomestic dogs (Canis familiaris) have been documented to ‘overimitate’ humans – a form of social learning – by copying their causally-irrelevant actions. It is suggested that this behaviour results from social, affiliative motivations. Dogs have also been known to behave differently when they are being watched (or not) by humans, such as by following commands better (or worse). In this study, we tested whether dogs’ copying behaviour would also be sensitive to their caregiver’s attentional states. The subject’s caregiver demonstrated irrelevant and relevant actions in the dot-touching overimitation task, then during trials the caregiver was either watching their dog or turned away. Our results revealed no difference in dogs’ irrelevant-action copying; however, we found that dogs approached the dots less per trial when their caregiver was watching them. Dogs also copied their caregiver’s leftward sliding of a door (to obtain a food reward) more accurately when they were being watched by their caregiver. Finally, dogs who copied the irrelevant action did so more often after obtaining their food reward, which supports that these dogs may have had two separate goals: a primary instrumental goal and a secondary social goal.
ACESSO, USO E APROPRIAÇÃO DE E-BOOKS POR ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS: ANÁLISE TÉCNICO-CIENTIFICA DA APROPRIAÇÃO E USO DE E-BOOKS POR ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS
Authors: Pretti Maria Virginia Farage , Nascimento Lucileide Andrade de Lima 
Published: September 2024

Introdução: Analisa a partir da literatura técnico científica o acesso, uso e a apropriação de e-books por estudantes universitários. Objetivos: Discute nível de interesse dos estudantes universitários quanto ao uso de e-books para suprir demandas e necessidades de informação. Metodologia: Para produção dos dados utiliza a pesquisa bibliográfica com levantamento bibliográfico de dados tratando de cobrir publicações técnico científicas referentes ao uso e apropriação de Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TIC) e mais especificamente, do acesso, uso e apropriação de e-books por estudantes universitários. Utiliza como amostra as pesquisas realizadas no Brasil, países latinos americanos, Espanha, América do Norte e alguns países da União Europeia (UE), entre 2008 a 2017. Resultados: Contribui no âmbito científico para a discussão sobre o uso de livros eletrônicos por estudantes universitários, uma vez que as bibliotecas universitárias oferecem essa informação aos seus usuários visando, assim, uma maior compreensão desta problemática em um nível globalizado. Conclusão: Avalia que, embora a pesquisa tenha se apropriado de estudos produzidos em vários países de primeiro mundo e países em desenvolvimento, as diferenças culturais, produzem menores impactos sobre o uso de tecnologias de informação, podendo claro, em alguns países existir o acesso à mais moderna tecnologia, mas isso, ao que parece, não interferiu na apropriação dessas pelos seus usuários. Diante da realidade das novas tecnologias, professores e alunos estão mudando os hábitos e adotando tanto livros físicos quanto e-books. A transição do uso de livros impressos para e-books não é afetada apenas pela nova tecnologia, mas pela forma como o consumidor percebe e usa a nova tecnologia.
WORKSHOP PELATIHAN PENDAMPINGAN DIGITAL LITERACY DALAM BIDANG MANAJEMEN BISNIS UNTUK KOMUNITAS UMKM
Authors: Firmialy Sita deliyana firmialy , Suprayogi Yogi , Pringgabayu Dematria , Akram Putra tri 
Published: September 2024

Sekitar lebih dari 60% UMKM di Indonesia, belum menunjukkan kualitas pemahaman digital literacy yang mencukupi, sehingga kemampuan adopsi teknologi yang digunakan belum maksimal dan mengakibatkan nilai pertumbuhan yang cenderung stagnan, meskipun pada era digitalisasi ini, masih banyak UMKM bertahan pada model tradisional. Hal ini terutama diperkirakan karena dilema permasalahan yang menghadapi UMKM, terutama dari pengelolaan aspek teknis dan fungsional serta keterbatasan dana dan sumber daya yang membatasi pengadopsian teknologi digital pada aspek manajemen perusahaan, sehingga dapat pula mengganggu tingkat kontinuitas bisnis tersebut untuk berkembang. Hal ini yang menjadi latar belakang dari diperlukannya kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dalam rangka meningkatkan kualitas inklusi literasi digital dalam bidang inti aspek manajemen perusahaan UMKM, dalam hal ini bidang marketing, SDM dan keuangan. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dibentuk untuk memperluas pengetahuan mengenai bidang inti aspek manajemen perusahaan UMKM, dalam hal ini bidang marketing, SDM dan keuangan. yang efektif dan efisien, dimana diharapkan melalui program ini pelaku bisnis UMKM mempunyai pengetahuan untuk mengetahui kekuatan bisnis mereka dan dapat mengembangkan potensi tersebut dengan teknologi yang berkembang dewasa ini, serta pada akhirnya mampu dijadikan pertimbangan dalam keputusan dan membuat bisnis berjalan lebih sehat dan berkembang dalam jangka panjang.