bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Improving the Social Well-Being of Single Older Adults Using the LOVOT Social Robot: Qualitative Phenomenological Study
Authors: Tan Cheng Kian , Lou Vivian W Q , Cheng Clio Yuen Man , He Phoebe Chu , Khoo Veronica Eng Joo 
Published: July 2024

Background
This study examined the social well-being of single older adults through the companionship of a social robot, LOVOT (Love+Robot; Groove X). It is designed as a companion for older adults, providing love and affection through verbal and physical interaction. We investigated older adults’ perceptions of the technology and how they benefitted from interacting with LOVOT, to guide the future development of social robots.

Objective
This study aimed to use a phenomenological research design to understand the participants’ experiences of companionship provided by the social robot. Our research focused on (1) examining the social well-being of single older adults through the companionship of social robots and (2) understanding the perceptions of single older adults when interacting with social robots. Given the prevalence of technology use to support aging, understanding single older adults’ social well-being and their perceptions of social robots is essential to guide future research on and design of social robots.

Methods
A total of 5 single women, aged 60 to 75 years, participated in the study. The participants interacted independently with the robot for a week in their own homes and then participated in a poststudy interview to share their experiences.

Results
In total, 4 main themes emerged from the participants’ interactions with LOVOT, such as caring for a social robot, comforting presence of the social robot, meaningful connections with the social robot, and preference for LOVOT over pets.

Conclusions
The results indicate that single older adults can obtain psychosocial support by interacting with LOVOT. LOVOT is easily accepted as a companion and makes single older adults feel like they have a greater sense of purpose and someone to connect with. This study suggests that social robots can provide companionship to older adults who live alone. Social robots can help alleviate loneliness by allowing single older adults to form social connections with robots as companions. These findings are particularly important given the rapid aging of the population and the increasing number of single-person households in Singapore.
Strategi Manajemen Konflik Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Guru di SMPN 28 Surabaya
Authors: Susanto Devita Fitryana , Dwianansya Wikacellne 
Published: July 2024

Strategi sekolah untuk mengidentifikasi konflik yang terjadi yaitu dengan komunikasi yang terbuka antara semua pihak terlibat. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif, objek sasaran penelitian ini terutama adalah waka humas yang berada di sekolah tersebut. Pengumpulan data ini menggunakan hasil wawancara secara tertulis, kemudian hasil data observasi dianalisis dan diolah. Teknik analisis data hasil observasi meliputi analisis data hasil observasi yang menghasilkan penjelasan secara deskriptif mengenai strategi manajemen konflik yang diperoleh melalui wawancara dan observasi waka humas .Hasil observasi yang dilakukan di SMPN 28 Surabaya bahwa penanganan konflik dilakukan dengan baik, teratur dan terkondisi. Pihak yang mengatasi konflik dilakukan oleh pemimpin sekolah lalu dibantu oleh waka, juga tenaga pendidik yang bersangkutan setelah itu semua pihak dikumpulkan diberi kesempatan untuk mengungkapkan pendapat masing masing serta membahas konflik yang mungkin sedang dialami, supaya konflik di SMPN 28 Surabaya tersebut dapat diselesaikan dengan internal dan tanpa pihak luar sehingga tidak sampai terganggu kinerja pendidiknya.Hasil observasi menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan dalam menangani konflik di SMPN 28 Surabaya terkondisikan dengan baik, sehingga kinerja guru tidak terganggu dan efektivifitas pembelajaran tetap terjaga.Tujuan observasi ini adalah supaya mengetahui konflik yang dialami tenaga pendidik yang dapat mempengaruhi kinerja tenaga pendidik, dengan minimnya konflik terhadap tenaga pendidik maka kinerja tenaga pendidik dapat maksimal dan terjaminKata Kunci : Komunikasi, Kinerja Guru, Pelatihan Konflik, Peran pemimpin
Gestión del conocimiento en procesos de desarrollo de software: un marco de trabajo para apoyar a las MiPyMEs
Authors: Montes Diana Patricia Salazar , Cárdenas Gaviria Luz Adriana , Franco Bedoya Oscar Hernan 
Published: July 2024

La gestión del conocimiento en procesos de desarrollo de software es un campo de la ingeniería de software que se ha ido estudiando en la actualidad con el fin de aplicarloen la consecución de la mejora de los procesos de software y por ende en la calidad del producto final, el inconveniente con esto, es que los estudios se han enfocado principalmente en las grandes empresas, descuidando así las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas MiPyMEs que buscan mejorar con el fin de mantenerse competitivas y permanecer en el mercado actual. El objetivo general planteado para el proyecto de investigación es proponer un marco de trabajo para gestionar el conocimiento en los procesos de desarrollo de software de MiPyMEs y considerar éste marco de trabajo para crear herramientas conceptuales y computacionales que apoyen el mejoramiento de los procesos de desarrollo de software. Como herramienta computacional se propone un portal web de gestión del conocimiento que permita: mejorar el time to attend. (i.e., el tiempo en que tarda en asignarse a una persona un error encontrado), el time to solve (i.e., el tiempo que tarda en darse una solución efectiva al problema) y el time to learn (i.e., tiempo que se gasta en aprender una nueva funcionalidad). Este portal también es una fuente de motivación para que las personas puedan aprender y compartir el conocimiento, mejorar la calidad de la información encontrada para la toma de decisiones, el seguimiento del proceso de desarrollo de software implementado o adaptado por la empresa, el mejoramiento de la calidad del producto terminado y finalmente la mejora en la gestión del activo intangible para que se pueda clasificar y distribuir el conocimiento adquirido. Como herramienta conceptual el portal web cuenta con procesos ejemplo como lo son SCRUM, XP y Open Up, los cuales son proceso base que ya están predefinidos como plantillas donde las empresas que ingresan al portal a consultar la base de conocimiento pueden consultar estos procesos y adaptarlos a sus procesos propios de acuerdo a las labores diarias que realiza la empresa en el desarrollo del producto de software, así puede adicionar o eliminar etapas que no ve necesarias incluir dentro de su proceso.
Evaluación de reglas de prioridad para la programación de cirugías en ambientes con limitada disponibilidad de recursos
Authors: Saavedra Moreno Carolina , Castaño Fabián 
Published: July 2024

En este artículo se evalúan diferentes estrategias para la programación de cirugías mediante el uso de simulación de eventos discretos. El objetivo es determinar la pertinencia de su uso en una institución de salud con fuertes limitaciones en su disponibilidad de personal especializado. Se propone la adopciónde bloques operatorios para la programación de las cirugías con mayor demanda y se demuestra que su uso puede mejorar notoriamente la oportunidad de atención si se combina con la regla de prioridad adecuada. Los resultados parecen indicar que las mejoras ocurren gracias a que se reduce el efecto de las, a vecesdifíciles, tareas de sincronización de las actividades de los médicos y la disponibilidad de las salas.
Caracterización del diseño y desarrollo de productos en Colombia. Una referencia para industria y academia
Authors: Pérez Tristancho Carlos Andrés , Cárdenas Zabala Nubia Edith 
Published: July 2024

El artículo presenta la caracterización del diseño y desarrollo de productos en algunos departamentos de ingeniería de empresas representativas de la industria Colombiana. La metodología incluyó revisión documental, diseño de un instrumento de información, validación por parte de expertos,prueba piloto, aplicación formal del instrumento, y el procesamiento y análisis de información. Los resultados muestran una caracterización referente para otras industrias e incluyen un análisis enfocado en la enseñanza del diseño, por lo que proporcionan información relevante para los procesos de renovación curricular, en la medida en que las recomendaciones propuestas sean consideradas y adoptadas en los currículos deingeniería.
University Students: Preferences for Counseling Methods
Authors: Fisse Jared , Meldrum Helen 
Published: July 2024

The mental health of university students has become an important concern escalated by pandemic-related stresses and insights into effective therapy for this population is needed. Participants (n 389) completed a survey indicating preferences regarding seeing a therapist employing methods reflecting one of three established schools of thought: psychoanalytic, person-centered, or cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Analysis of results indicated that the CBT approach was the most popular method. However, when participants reacted to hypothetical dilemmas, there was evidence of some departure from the method students selected as their original preference. The CBT approach was more persistently chosen by participants who indicated an initial preference for that method. Demographic differences are reported. Commentary is offered on why college-aged participants might vary in their preferences for treatment styles and why so many maintain a propensity for CBT.
PENERAPAN MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) PADA PEMBELAJARAN TEMATIK TERPADU DI KELAS V SD NEGERI 78 PALEMBANG
Authors: Megalia Dewi , Chairunnisya Fetri , Hudaidah Hudaidah , Meilanda Indah , Rudiansyah Rudiansyah 
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang penerapan Model Problem Based Learning (PBL) sebagai solusi untuk meningkatkan pembelajaran tematik di SD Negeri 78 Palembang. PBL menekankan pemecahan masalah dunia nyata, mendorong keterlibatan aktif, dan pengembangan pemikiran kritis siswa.Peneliti menemukan permasalahan dimana pembelajaran yang dilaksanakan di kelas V SD Negeri 78 palembang masih terkesan monoton dan konvensional sehingga peserta didik mempunyai motivasi dan semangat belajar yang rendah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi permasalahan yang ditemukan peneliti tersebut, yaitu guna meningkatkan motivasi dan semangat dalam belajar. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan kajian literatur, observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui pembacaan literatur dari sumber jurnal, observasi langsung, dan wawancara dengan guru kelas V SD Negeri 78 Palembang. Penerapan PBL efektif dalam pembelajaran tematik terpadu karena melatih keterampilan siswa dalam memecahkan masalah nyata dan meningkatkan motivasi belajar. Evaluasi hasil belajar menunjukkan variasi nilai siswa, menunjukkan tingkat pemahaman yang berbeda-beda. Beberapa siswa menunjukkan pemahaman yang baik sementara yang lain memperoleh nilai lebih rendah. Model PBL berhasil meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran tematik di kelas V SD Negeri 78 Palembang. Penelitian ini menggarisbawahi pentingnya keterlibatan aktif siswa dalam proses pembelajaran dan peran guru sebagai fasilitator. Model PBL dapat menjadi solusi untuk membuat pembelajaran lebih menarik, meningkatkan pemahaman siswa, dan mendorong pemikiran kritis.
Lev Tikhomirov and his project of “national reforms”
Authors: Milevsky O. A. 
Published: July 2024

The unusual political fate of L.A. Tikhomirov, who went from a revolutionary narodnik and member of Narodnay Volya to an apologist of the Russian autocratic monarchy, still attracts the attention of humanities scholars. His monarchist ideas, which made him one of the classics of Russian conservative thought, are also actively studied. Moreover, L. Tikhomirov in his literary and public activities in the service of the autocracy showed himself as a true conservative reformer, who developed a whole system aimed at transforming the entire system of the Russian monarchy. The purpose of the article is to analyze the concept of “national reforms” proposed by L. Tikhomirov for the transformation of Russian government. His proposals included changes in the entire system of religious policy in the spirit of state-church symphony. Comprehensive reform of the state social and class policy in the form of the creation of peculiar corporations for the new social groups that emerged in the Russian Empire at the end of the 19th century. A return to a proper “governing policy” of the country, where there would be no overpowering bureaucracy and party politicking, and governance would utilize a combination of bureaucratic forces with social forces. His reform projects also included proposals for transformations in the socio-economic sphere. In this matter, L. Tikhomirov was a supporter of the creation of a self-sufficient, independent from the influence of external factors economy – autarky, developing under the aegis of the monarchical state that regulates all economic processes. The conclusion is that despite the authorities’ rejection of his ideas and proposals in their entirety, some of them have not lost their relevance today. Among them, L. Tikhomirov’s ideas about the importance of realizing Russia’s historical place in the world as a bearer of original Orthodox culture deserve to be noted. His thoughts on the uniqueness of the Russian state-political system, which he deduced from the special geographical and political factors of our country’s existence, and hence, in his opinion, the impossibility of absolute copying of Western European legal, economic and social models.
Survival Analysis of Covariates Influencing Breast Cancer Treatment: A Case Study of North Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Yusuf Shadrach , Nkiruka Okeke E. , Lasisi Kazeem E. 
Published: July 2024

Summary
This study builds on previous research indicating that breast cancer survival time is influenced by several underlying factors. The study covered a period of 10 years from January 2012 to December 2022, and 140 cases were considered within the study cohort. The study considered breast cancer patients from North East Nigeria. The methodologies used are Cox hazard proportional regression and Kaplan–Meier analysis. The mean patient survival time is 592.2 days, with an average age of 44.61 years, average number of children of 5, and mean weight difference of 1.95 kg while on treatment. Kaplan-Meier analysis and the log rank test were used to investigate how the various covariates affect survival time, and it was found that age and family history have significant effects on the survival time in the studied population. The p-value of 0.04 for radiotherapy indicates statistical significance, in contrast to other treatment options such as surgery (p-value 0.7), targeted therapy (p-value 0.7), and chemotherapy (p-value 0.6). Residual diagnostic analysis with a component for assessment of Variance Inflation Factors (VIF) was used to detect multicollinearity among the independent variables. A total of 60 events (deaths) occurred within the study period with a concordance value of 0.73, which indicates a moderate level of agreement. This implies that the model’s predictions align reasonably well with the observed outcomes.
A multiple criteria decision analysis approach for assessing the quality of hardwood species used by Greek timber industries
Authors: Tsiaras Stefanos , Chavenetidou Marina , Koulelis Panagiotis P. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Timber industries make an essential contribution to economies worldwide, while the sustainable supply of timber generates revenue, supports employment, and contributes to economic activity. The strategic choice of wood species using specific criteria can have substantial economic outcomes for the timber industry in Greece. This study assessed the suitability of hardwood species most commonly used by Greek timber industries. The assessment was conducted with the use of a Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis approach, taking into consideration specific criteria that affect the quality of timber. According to the findings, walnut was the optimal alternative that outranked the other examined species. Chestnut, oak, beech, ash, and hornbeam also achieved positive scores, and therefore, they are also acceptable alternatives as broadleaved species suitable for furniture manufacturing and sawn timber production. Greek timber industries can enhance their products’ value and market appeal by focusing on species that meet high-quality standards and consumer preferences.
Indicators of restoration in beech stands after air pollution: trees and macromycetes
Authors: Barna Milan , Mihál Ivan 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The aluminium smelter in Žiar nad Hronom has operated since 1953. As a result, the surrounding area is now one of the most polluted regions in Slovakia. Since the implementation of new production and filtration technologies in 1996, the amount of emissions has significantly decreased. Our aim was to evaluate the long-term restoration of an environment that has been damaged by fluorine-based air pollutants. We analysed the contamination of forest ecosystems in three beech stands at various distances from the emission source (2, 7, and 18 km). Signs of restoration in adult beech trees were observed through a decrease in defoliation and a reduction in the necrotic disease of the bark in tree crowns. However, the impacts of air pollution on ectomycorrhizal associations persist. In the reduced number of ectomycorrhizal fungal species (16 species in the polluted stand compared to 38 species in the control stand), the low representation of sensitive fungal orders (Cantharellales, Gomphales, and Boletales), and the indices of species richness and heterogeneity (Hill, Margalef, Simpson, and Shannon–Weaver). In some respects, the findings indicate that the beech ecosystem is capable of revitalization within 25 years after a reduction in air pollution. However, much more sensitive indicators of successful restoration, compared to the characteristics of the trees, are the communities of macromycetes.
Spatial distribution of soil depth in relation to slope as a consequence of erosion-accumulation processes in loess lowland hills of Slovakia
Authors: Petlušová Viera , Hreško Juraj , Mederly Peter , Moravčík Marek , Petluš Peter 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
In our study, we examined the influence of slope gradient on erosion processes and present soil formation and change on loess hills. We analysed data from the two study areas and found that slope gradient is a significant factor influencing soil depth as well as humus horizon thickness. At the Báb locality, we observed a negative correlation between slope gradient and soil depth (r = –0.206, p < 0.05) and a negative correlation between slope gradient and humus horizon thickness (r = –0.227, p < 0.01). At the Nová Vieska locality, there was a negative correlation between slope gradient and soil depth (r = –0.334, p < 0.02), as well as between slope gradient and humus horizon thickness (r = –0.356, p < 0.01). These findings confirm that slope gradient is a key factor influencing soil formation in loess hills, and has a significant impact on its depth and soil profile. The analysis revealed that a critical slope of 3° significantly influences soil formation, with shallower soils and a thinner humus horizon occurring on steeper slopes. Our findings have important implications for planning erosion control measures and soil management depending on the location and slope gradient. Overall, our work provides insights into soil formation processes in loess hills and contributes to a better understanding of the interactions between slope gradient and erosive processes.
Fine-scale habitat suitability modelling of Northern red muntjac (Muntiacus vaginalis) in the Chitwan Annapurna Landscape, Nepal
Authors: Adhikari Jagan Nath , Bhattarai Bishnu Prasad , Baral Suraj , Thapa Tej Bahadur 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Factors associated with the habitat suitability of northern red muntjac (Muntiacus vaginalis) especially outside protected areas in the human-dominated landscape are still lacking. Fine-scale environmental variables can influence the habitat suitability of the animals. This study aimed to explore the different eco-geographic fine-scale variables for the distribution of the northern red muntjac; and predict suitable habitats using the maximum entropy (Maxent) model in the Chitwan Annapurna landscape (CHAL). The presence points of the northern red muntjac (n = 265) were collected between 2018 to 2021 using 150 transects of various lengths in four blocks. Density-based occurrence points rarify and performance-based variable selection were applied to improve the output of the model. The model was evaluated based on the area under the curve (AUC) value of operator characteristic (ROC) and analyzed on the basis of the response curve, the relative importance of variables, Jackknife test and suitability map. Results indicated the model was statistically satisfactory (mean AUC > 0.75). The distance to the nearest cropland was the most contributed variable followed by Normalized Difference Built-up Index (NDBI), distance to developed/settlement area and distance to grassland that explained suitability of Northern red muntjac. The species distribution model predicted 6.52% highly suitable and 23.77% suitable area for northern red muntjac. Therefore, this area is important for the muntjac and provides a possible alternative habitat for other wild animals outside the protected areas. Our research suggests that human dominated landscape should be prioritized in management plans for the conservation of muntjac.
Talent management in educational institutions
Authors: Pikuła Norbert G. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The ability to manage talents is one of the most important managerial skills in the knowledge economy (GOW). The ability to recognize and manage one’s own talents is also a valuable competence. This is especially important from the perspective of changes in the labor market and the emergence of new professions that will require certain competencies. This article presents the implementation of talent management in higher education units. The main research problem is: How do higher education institutions implement talent management? The research was conducted using the case study method in the first half of 2023. The analyses indicated some attempts to manage talents among the investigated institutions’ research and teaching staff. Initiatives to implement activities among students to help them discover and develop their own potential were also reported. Conclusions: talent management motivates employees to develop and undertake activities for the institution and integrates the team. In the case of educational activities, students are able to use appropriate tools to work on their own personal development.
Covering Tragic Events: Victims, Community and Journalists
Authors: Mureşan Raluca 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Tragic events with many victims, such as disasters, accidents, or violent acts, are news topics all over the world, and the public interest in such events is generally high. Through this study, centered around the question “How should media professionals report tragic events?”, we aim to identify methods by which journalists can find a balance between the emotional value of news stories regarding tragic events and information, pure, factual, indispensable to the public, without which he cannot gain a complete understanding of the event. We will focus on special categories of people, namely victims, survivors, and their relatives, on the reaction of the community and how is influenced by the media coverage of tragic events, but also on how the journalists who cover these events are affected.