bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Economic Growth in Chile, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Panama, Dominican Republic, and Ecuador: A Comparative Analysis of Latin American Democracies
Authors: Torres Ortega Jose Marcelo , Guzmán Murillo Hernán Javier , Marquez Carrascal Jenny Xiomara 
Published: January 2025

This study examined the influence of foreign direct investment, education expenditure, income inequality, trade openness, and government effectiveness on GDP growth rates across six Latin American democracies (Chile, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Panama, Dominican Republic, and Ecuador) from 2010 to 2019. Using a statistical approach including hierarchical linear modeling, generalized method of moments estimation, and quantile regression analysis, the research explored how these factors affected economic growth across different institutional frameworks. Two data validation procedures ensured the reliability of the findings, while three statistical methods verified the study's hypothesis. The findings showed that while all variables significantly impacted growth, their effects varied in magnitude and direction across countries, reflecting differences in institutional frameworks and economic policies. Trade openness and foreign direct investment demonstrated the strongest positive influence on growth across all nations, though their effectiveness was moderated by institutional quality. Income inequality showed a non-linear relationship with growth, varying significantly across different growth quantiles. The study contributed to understanding growth determinants in Latin American democracies by showing more complex relationships than previously documented, particularly regarding the role of institutions in mediating policy effectiveness.

Received: 4 August 2024 / Accepted: 29 December 2024 / Published: 11 January 2025
International Accounting Standard for Biological Assets in the Poultry Sector of Tungurahua Ecuador: A Descriptive and Natural Language Processing Study
Authors: Campos Priscila , Arias Mauricio , Toscano Cecilia , Barreno Carlos 
Published: January 2025

International Accounting Standard (IAS) 41 for Biological Assets establishes guidelines for accounting for live assets and agricultural products, which in this case was taken into account for an analysis in the poultry industry. This standard seeks to standardize accounting processes with the measurement of biological assets at fair value; in the poultry industry, proper accounting is a problem, due to the biological and economic nature of birds, in addition to the measurement of their growth and the valuation of assets at various stages of their development. IAS 41 enables poultry firms to properly recognize the revenues and expenses associated with these assets, improves financial transparency, and facilitates business decisions based on truthful and accurate data. This descriptive study analyzed the application of IAS 41 in the poultry sector in Ecuador and evaluated the economic and fiscal situation of the companies. Natural language processing (NLP) techniques were used to analyze interviews and textual documents in order to extract information that contributes to improve accounting practices, compliance with international regulations, identify patterns and generate topics related to the implementation of IAS 41. It was found that this standard represents an important framework for accounting for biological assets and that it influences the management of poultry operations by helping companies to optimize production and solve operational efficiency problems; this in turn facilitates trust among entrepreneurs, clients, investors and regulators.

Received: 2 November 2024 / Accepted: 4 January 2025 / Published: 11 January 2025
Manusia Sebagai Makhluk Pedagogik
Authors: Ana Fergina  , Wahyuddin Naro  , Yuspiani Yuspiani  
Published: January 2025

This article aims to better understand the role of humans as pedagogical creatures according to a review of the Qur'an and educational science. This conceptual paper uses various literature, such as articles, journals, and books, to explore concepts, ideas, and theories of a problem. The study results show that as pedagogical creatures, humans carry out their duties and functions on earth as 'abd Allah and caliph. To optimize their nature, efforts must be made. Education and a conducive environment are said to help develop the potential of humans to become human beings.
Safety and efficacy of remifentanil in patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgeries – A systematic review
Authors: Nair Abhijit S. , Gurajala Indira , Borkar Nitinkumar , Dudhedia Ujjwalraj , Rangaiah Manamohan , Diwan Sandeep 
Published: January 2025

Background and Aims:
Obese patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgeries have a high chance of respiratory depression and could need admission to an intensive care unit or a high-dependency unit. Several studies have compared remifentanil to other opioids or non-opioids in these patients. This review investigated the efficacy and safety of remifentanil in bariatric and metabolic surgeries.

Methods:
After registering with PROSPERO, we searched PubMed/Medline, Ovid, CINAHL and the Cochrane Library with relevant keywords to find studies in which remifentanil was compared to other opioids or non-opioids in adult patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgeries. We used the risk of bias-2 tool to assess bias and Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation to determine the level of evidence. RevMan 5.4 was used to perform a quantitative meta-analysis.

Results:
Of the 121 articles retrieved from the database search, seven articles fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The overall bias was low in five studies and high in two studies. There was significant heterogeneity in the control group, which comprised opioids and also non-opioids like labetalol, dexmedetomidine and lignocaine. A quantitative meta-analysis was not reported due to a lack of comparable data for a meaningful quantitative meta-analysis.

Conclusion:
The results of this systematic review neither support nor refute the use of remifentanil in patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgeries, compared to other medications. Further studies are needed to investigate its efficacy and safety in these patients.
Comparison of smart burs and chemo-mechanical caries removal systems in primary molars – A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Mehrotra Deepshikha , Kodical Sanjana R. , Naik Shilpa Shetty 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Background:
Smart burs and chemo-mechanical caries removal (CMCR) systems are considered viable alternatives to traditional cavity preparation techniques. Numerous clinical studies have been conducted to assess and compare the impact of these two techniques; nevertheless, these studies have demonstrated considerable variability in their findings. The objectives of the present systematic review and meta-analysis were to compare the efficacy, efficiency, and patient comfort of CMCR systems and smart burs in primary molars.

Methodology:
The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis 2020 guidelines. Ten electronic databases up to May 30, 2024 were searched for in vivo clinical studies comparing at least one CMCR system with smart burs in terms of clinical and/or microbiological efficacy, efficiency (time taken for complete caries removal), and patient comfort in primary molars. Reviews, abstracts, case series and reports, letters to the editor, animal studies, and unpublished data were excluded. The risk of bias (ROB) assessment was conducted using the ROBINS-I and Cochrane ROB tools for nonrandomized and randomized clinical studies, respectively. The analysis was performed using Review Manager version 5.4.1 provided by the Cochrane Collaboration. The standardized mean difference served as the summary with a random effects model (P < 0.05).

Results:
A total of 154 studies were identified and screened out of which five were included in the qualitative synthesis and four studies were deemed suitable for a meta-analysis. The overall quality assessment revealed a presence of moderate-to-low ROB. The data extracted from the five studies were tabulated. The summary odds ratio for clinical efficacy (0.43 [95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.13–1.49]) showed no statistically significant difference between CMCR systems and Smart burs (Z = 1.33 and P = 0.18). A statistically significant difference ([Z = 5.85 and P < 0.00001] and [Z = 2.84 and P = 0.005]) in terms of microbiological efficacy (446.46 [95% CI = 296.89–596.02]) and efficiency (−0.68 [95% CI = −1.16–−0.21]) was observed between CMCR systems and smart burs. Smart burs performed better in terms of microbiological efficacy and efficiency. Due to variability in the scales used to evaluate patient comfort, meta-analysis was not possible.

Conclusion:
Within the limitations of this study, Smart burs performed better in terms of microbiological efficacy and efficiency and hence can be used as an alternative to CMCR systems in primary molars.
The “Global Majority“ in the Aspiration of Passionarity
Authors: Gaman-Golutvina O. V. 
Published: January 2025

Термин «мировое большинство» прочно утвердился в актуальном дискурсе международных отношений в качестве зонтичного понятия для определения незападного мира. Порой этот термин стремятся представить как имеющий выраженный антизападный характер. Однако это вольная интерпретация: представители крупнейших участников данного условного – как не имеющего интеграционного знаменателя – сообщества в лице Индии, Китая, да и России – неоднократно акцентировали альтернативный по отношению к Западу вектор эволюции этого сообщества – альтернативный, но не антагонистический. В представляемом выпуске мировое большинство включает рассмотрение реалий России, Китая, Индии, Африки.
The Gender Dimension of International Relations: South African Women in Leadership Positions in United Nations Structures
Authors: Prokopenko L. Ya. 
Published: January 2025

In the current conditions of confrontation with the West, Russia seeks to diversify its external relations, hence a growing attention it pays to such partners as African countries. Establishing effective cooperation requires deep knowledge of political elites, which is largely facilitated by the research of Russian Africanists, conducted primarily at the Institute of African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences as well as in other research centers - the Centre for African Studies of the Institute of World History of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Asian and African Countries of Moscow State University, MGIMO University, HSE University, IMEMO of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Oriental Faculty of St. Petersburg State University, etc. Among their areas of interest are such subjects as the study of female political elites, as well as the elites in multilateral institutions, primarily in the UN structures.Since the early 2000s, one of the main features of the formation of political leadership in the Republic of South Africa (South Africa) has been the expansion of women’s representation in government bodies at all levels. Some of these women held leadership positions in various UN structures. This article uses functional and biographical research methods to analyze the activities of South African women who have been active in human rights issues, in the fight against hunger and HIV/AIDS at the national and international levels, at the UN and the African Union. This article’s research was centered at such prominent South African political figures as Mrs. N. Pillay, Mrs. P. Mlambo-Ngcuka, and Mrs. S. Sisulu. The author notes both their achievements in solving the above-mentioned contemporary problems and the difficulties they encountered in their activities.Special attention is paid to the attitude of South African women towards the issue of gender equality, which they consider a necessary condition for democratic development. At various multilateral venues, Mrs. N. Pillay, Mrs. P. Mlambo-Ngcuka, and Mrs. S. Sisulu advocated for the empowerment of women in all areas of political, economic, and public life, both while holding leadership positions in the UN and after completing their terms of office. The long-standing work of South African women at the UN in the fight for human rights, against hunger and HIV/AIDS and for gender equality demonstrates the possibility of women’s participation in solving contemporary problems at levels of utmost significance.
What Are the Social Science Literacy Abilities of Junior High School Students After the Pandemic?
Authors: Setiawati Esti , Sunarti  , Novianto Victor , Islamiyah Siti Zumrotul , Utami Danarstuti 
Published: January 2025

Objective: The objective of this study is to examine the impact of teacher learning on the social science literacy skills of post-pandemic junior high school students.

Theoretical Framework: This research is crucial to elucidate the observed decline in students' science literacy proficiency over recent years.

Method: The study used a Kirkpatrick design with four parts. It involved four junior high schools, 14 teachers, and 423 students. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires, observations and tests. The data were analysed using a variety of techniques, including graphs.

Results and discussion: Aiken's formula showed that the research questionnaire and literacy questions are highly suitable. The research questionnaire had a Cronbach Alpha value of 0.950, which is excellent, while the literacy questions had a value of 0.727, which is good. 95% of students achieved the reaction dimension, 91% achieved the learning dimension, 88% achieved the behaviour dimension, and 69% achieved the outcome dimension. The results show that 30.97% of students did not achieve proficiency in social science literacy after learning. This is important for Sustainable Development Goal 4, which is about making sure everyone has access to quality education and learning opportunities. More research is needed to gain a better understanding of this outcome.

Research implications: This study contributes to the field by providing a comprehensive evaluation of social science literacy skills among post-pandemic junior high school students.
Resilience and Well-Being of Children in Malaysia: Towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Authors: Che Mustafa Mazlina , Ayob Aminah , Abdullah Norazilawati 
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study investigates the resilience and happiness of Malaysian children during the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to understand their coping mechanisms compared to peers in other Asian countries.

Theoretical Framework: The research is grounded in Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, which emphasizes the impact of various environmental systems on child development. This framework helps explore how families, societal and policy factors influence children's well-being.

Method: A cross-national comparative study was conducted with seven Asian countries, led by the Child Research Network Asia, Japan. Participants included Malaysian children aged 5 and 7, with data collected through structured questionnaires on resilience and happiness.

Results and Discussion: Findings revealed that Malaysian children aged 5 and 7 have the lowest resilience levels among the countries studied. Only 60% and 67% of these children reported feeling happy, compared to an average of 75% and 81% in other countries. The discussion highlights potential long-term impacts on development and future competencies, considering cultural differences and sample size as limitations.

Research Implications: This research provides insights for Malaysian policymakers and educators on the need for improved support systems to enhance resilience and well-being, crucial for future competitiveness. These improvements align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.

Originality/Value: The study offers a comparative analysis of children's resilience and happiness across Asian countries during a crisis, highlighting areas for policy intervention to improve child development outcomes.
Inclusion Policy of People Smuggling and Passport Forgery Articles in National Criminal Code Law to Justify Indonesian Immigration Law in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) Era
Authors: Purwanti Maidah , Aji Koesmoyo Ponco , Wiraputra Anindito Rizki , Mirwanto Tony , Syahrin Muhammad Alvi 
Published: January 2025

Objectives: Through qualitative research using the normative juridical analysis method, strengthened by interviews with criminal law experts who formulated the Indonesian National Criminal Code, research was conducted to find out whether this new law (lex superior) can be applied without clashing with the provisions of a more specific law (lex specialist) that has existed before, and how the provisions of the new law can strengthen the provisions of the norms in the old law, specifically the discussion focuses on the provisions of human smuggling and passport forgery which are newly formulated in the National Criminal Code after previously being regulated in the Immigration Law.

Theoretical Framework: After the Dutch colonial occupation, for 78 years the Indonesian state still used the Wetboek van Strafrecht as the law governing criminal law until finally in 2023 Indonesia had a National Criminal Law (National Criminal Code). The National Criminal Code formulates norms regarding human smuggling and passport forgery which were previously formulated in Law Number 6 Year 2011 on Immigration.

Method: Interview with a criminal law theory expert, namely a professor of Indonesian criminal law who is also the initiator of the ratification of the New Criminal Code, the interview aims to obtain answers to the problem of the position of the articles on human smuggling and passport forgery in the Immigration Law after the ratification of the New Criminal Code which mentions both articles, based on the principle of lex posterior. The interview also seeks answers to whether there is a conflict between the principles of lex specialis and lex posterior, if any, and in terms of how the conflict occurs.

Results and Discussion: The research found that the formulation of the two norms does not contradict each other, and the purpose of the formulation of norms in the National Criminal Code is precisely aimed at strengthening the norms of human smuggling and passport forgery that were previously contained in the Immigration Law.

Research Implications: It is hoped that this research will be able to answer doubts about the legitimacy of the formulation of human smuggling and passport forgery in the National Criminal Code as a justification for its formulation in the Immigration Law.
Optimization of Reserve Components' Involvement to Support Disaster Management in Indonesia: A National Defense Policy Perspective
Authors: Muktiyanto Didik , Widagdo Setyo , Istiqomah Milda , Parmawati Rita 
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study aims to analyze the optimization of Reserve Components' involvement in supporting disaster management in Indonesia through the perspective of national defense policy. It is based on Law No. 23 of 2019 on the Management of National Resources for National Defense.

Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework of this study is based on Total Defense, emphasizing the mobilization of the Reserve Component to address threats, including disasters. Vasovic et al. (2020) highlight the importance of collective awareness, while Shepherd (2013) demonstrates that the involvement of the Reserve Component strengthens national resilience. The survival spirit theory (Zack, 2023) underscores readiness and rapid response in disaster situations.

Method: The research method used is descriptive-qualitative. Data collection is carried out through literature studies, reviewing various legal and policy sources, followed by semi-structured interviews with relevant parties, including officials from the Ministry of Defense, BNPB (National Agency for Disaster Management), as well as experts and practitioners in disaster management.

Results and Discussion: The results show that reserve components, consisting of civilians, can play a crucial role in addressing various threats, including disasters. As of 2023, there are 9,012 Reserve Component personnel spread across Indonesia. However, the involvement of Reserve Components in disaster management has not yet been implemented, as the mobilization focus has been directed toward military and hybrid threats. The study finds that involving the Reserve Components with all their potential can enhance the effectiveness of disaster response, particularly during emergency response phases and aid distribution, by leveraging the synergy between the military (TNI) and the public.

Research Implications: This research underscores the need for specific regulations detailing the Reserve Component's role in disaster management, emphasizing the inclusion of disaster response training in their education. It highlights the importance of regular coordination between the Reserve Component, TNI, BNPB, and local governments to enhance national preparedness, ensuring effective mobilization against non-military threats.

Originality/Value: This study offers a unique perspective by positioning the Reserve Component as a vital asset in non-military disaster management. Unlike previous research, it explores the integration of military-trained civilians into national disaster response strategies, contributing valuable insights into optimizing defense policies for enhancing resilience and community preparedness in disaster-prone Indonesia.
Isn't the Gender Equality a New Totalitarian Ideology
Authors: Dimov Neno Nenov 
Published: January 2025

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate UN SDG focusing on the Gender equality, with the aim to examine the main instruments of modern totalitarian ideology, focusing mostly on LGBT+ direction.

Theoretical Framework: The article examines some of the main tools used to impose totalitarian power - propaganda, censorship and centralization of power. An analysis is made of their modern manifestations, such as political correctness, hate speech, and smooth centralization of power.

Method: Addressing the topic of gender equality requires looking at several aspects such as biological, physiological and social. This study examines these aspects in view of the growing discussion on expanding the rights of the LGBT+ community as well as the used methods and there comparison with similar used by the totalitarian regimes.

Results and Discussion: There is a different in form but equal in content comparability between the tools used to impose Queer "equality" with those of the totalitarian regimes of the twentieth century.