bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development and Psychometric Testing of the Health Sciences Generic Competence (HealthGenericCom) Instrument: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Pramila-Savukoski Sari , Kuivila Heli-Maria , Juntunen Jonna , Koskenranta Miro , Jarva Erika , Tuomikoski Anna-Maria , Hammarén Mira , Mikkonen Kristina
Published: February 2024

There is a clear need for highly competent health sciences experts. No instrument currently exists for assessing the generic competences of health sciences students. The aim of this study is to develop and psychometrically test the Health sciences Generic Competence (HealthGenericCom) instrument. The instrument development four step process has been conducted with a cross-sectional study design and according to the COSMIN guidelines. Face and content validity was tested by 13 experts, structural validity was tested with exploratory factor analysis, and internal consistency was evaluated by calculating Cronbach’s alpha. The structural validity was tested using data from Finnish health sciences students (n=276). The content validity index of the whole HealthGenericCom instrument was 1 for relevance and for clarity. Using exploratory factor analysis a model of eight factors (with 88 items) was created: 1) competence in leadership, administration, and finance; 2) competence in people-centred guidance; 3) competence in health promotion; 4) competence in evidence-based practice; 5) digital competence; 6) competence in work well-being and self-management; 7) competence in collaboration and problem-solving; and 8) competence in societal interaction. The HealthGenericCom was shown to be valid and reliable and provides an evidence-based conceptual framework that can be used in developing curriculums and competence management.
Rural Parents’ Engagement in Secondary Schools: Current Practices, Problems and Prospects
Authors: Hasnat Mahammad Abul , Kabir S. M. Akramul
Published: February 2024

This study explores the influences of parental socio-economic status on their engagement practices in rural secondary schools in Bangladesh. This study took place in a specific context where the majority of parents lacked literacy and faced financial constraints. This reality hindered their ability to provide adequate support for their children's education. A qualitative case study research has been chosen to carry out the research. The data has been collected using group discussion, semi-structured interviews and observation from five rural secondary schools in Bangladesh. The findings of this study revealed that parental engagement initiatives related to the annual programs of schools resulted in limited practice of one-to-one communication with parents. The lack of parental literacy, poverty, and being the first generation to receive schooling were identified as fundamental factors that hindered regular and overall engagement initiatives. Furthermore, there is limited opportunity for both parents and teachers to actively participate in the schooling system. In this regard, this study emphasized the importance of place and suggested contextually formed initiatives for further improvement of parental engagement.
An Investigation of the Relationship between Democratic Attitudes and Communication Skills of Drama Educators
Authors: Soylu Sebnem , Okvuran Ayse
Published: February 2024

Creative drama encompasses two primary learning objectives: the internalization of democratic values and the cultivation of advanced communication skills. To foster these attributes in individuals through creative drama education, it is imperative that the educators themselves possess these skills. This research pursues a dual objective: firstly, it delves into the communication skills and democratic attitudes of creative drama educators, considering various influencing factors. Subsequently, it explores the correlation between communication skills and democratic attitudes. The study included 143 creative drama educators from 18 cities in Turkey. Various statistical analyses, including independent samples t-tests, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis, were employed. The findings reveal that the gender and years of experience of drama educators are not significantly linked to their democratic attitudes or communication skills. However, the faculty that they are graduated from significantly impacts both their communication skills and democratic attitudes. Finally, the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis demonstrates a significant and positive relationship between the communication skills and democratic attitudes of creative drama educators.
Benefits, Challenges, and Methods of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbots in Education: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Gökçearslan Şahin , Tosun Cansel , Erdemir Zeynep Gizem
Published: February 2024

In many fields, AI chatbots continue to be popular with new tools and attract the attention of universities, K12 schools, educational organizations, and researchers. The aim of this research is to review the research on AI chatbots by restricting it to the category of education and to examine this research from a methodological point of view. Therefore, we performed a systematic literature review with a sample of 37 SSCI articles published in the educational context. Within the scope of the selected studies, the advantages and disadvantages of AI chatbots in education for students and educators, as well as the types of chatbots used, year, keywords, and method were analyzed. According to the research results, increased motivation to learn and language skill development are advantages for students, while cost-effectiveness and reduced workload are advantages for educators. Limited interaction, misleading answers for learners, originality, and plagiarism are the most common disadvantages for educators. The study also includes research results and recommendations related to the methodological review.
Exploring Mixed Reality Board Games as an Innovative Educational Tool for Teaching History in Primary Schools
Authors: Jayamaha Priyan Lawrence
Published: February 2024

This study investigates the challenges of teaching history to primary school students and the endeavour to develop a board game, supported by educational apps and augmented reality, to enhance the learning experience. The initiative is in response to the New Zealand Ministry of Education's mandate that New Zealand's history must be taught in all Kura and schools' local curriculum from 2023. (Ministry of Education, 2023). The study was conducted in two phases. The first phase explored teachers' attitudes towards using technology as a teaching aid and the availability of digital devices for interactive teaching and learning. The results showed that many teachers are supportive of using board games and technology in their teaching. In the second phase, a board game was developed and trialled with a group of teachers and students as expert representatives for the target group. The results showed that the mixed reality board game has great potential and is well worth continued development. The study also suggests that emerging disruptive technologies such as mixed reality can create effective and engaging learning and teaching environments.
Faculty Perceptions of Online Instruction and Educational Technology in Higher Education
Authors: Cabrera Raul Nick , Menchaca Velma Dora , Simonsson Marie , Silva Hilda
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this research was to obtain faculty perceptions of online instruction and educational technology in higher education.  Data was collected from eight participants through interviews and open-ended questions at a higher education institution.  Results showed that faculty consider that online instruction is only possible for certain programs and that it’s only for certain student populations.  In addition, faculty perceive online learning environments as a repository for class information and serve as a communication medium between instructor and student.  Furthermore, faculty believe that there is no substitution for traditional teaching methods regardless of the educational technology available.  Theoretical and practical implications of the results are discussed.
The Effects of Chromebook Use on Student Engagement
Authors: Albataineh Mohammad , Warren Brenda , Al-Bataineh Adel
Published: February 2024

This action research project is intended to determine the effects of Chromebook technology on student engagement in the secondary classroom. The study involved a classroom of first-year students enrolled in a health course. These students used Chromebooks for the first time as part of the one-to-one (1:1) initiative. Chromebooks were utilized as a part of the curriculum, incorporating daily lessons, teaching tools, applications, and various activities for student learning. Data collection methods included observations, teacher journals, and field notes. On-task and off-task behaviors were noted, and the results of the data analysis showed the level of engagement involved when using Chromebooks in the classroom. Levels of engagement were explored through a six-week study in a 9th-grade classroom comprised of 28 students using Chromebook one-to-one. Engagement included focus, interest, participation in the lesson and activity, and positive social interactions between the teacher and classmates. This action research investigation indicated that incorporating Chromebook technology into lessons effectively increased student engagement and motivation.
Analisis Teologi-Kritis Tentang Pemali Keissinna Padang Dan Relevansinya Bagi Warga Gereja Toraja Jemaat Tambuntana
Authors: Patottong Sule Taruk , Salewa Wandrio
Published: February 2024

Pemali is a prohibition or taboo. One of the rituals that are still strong in Toraja society is the pemali Keissinna Padang (prohibition when plants bear fruit). This prohibition relates to not being allowed to go to the cemetery, while the rice is temporarily growing and bearing fruit in the fields. When this is violated it will cause rice plants to be damaged. The purpose of this study was to find out how the Toraja Church members of the Tambuntana congregation responded to the pemali Keissinna Padang. The research method used is qualitative research with observation and interviews and elaborated in theological-critical reflection. So from this study, it can be concluded that first, pemali Keissinna Padang is a good thing because it will regulate the order of human life so that they don't do anything arbitrary when the rice is temporarily growing in the fields. Second, pemali keissinna padang is still relevant in the lives of Toraja church members in the Tambuntana Congregation, because they always blame people who go to the graves when the rice is growing and bearing fruit. Third, this pemi is maintained as a form of mutual agreement with the whole community through the kalua'ada group (customary deliberation). Fourth, this pemi has the most basic meaning, namely love and respect for what has been agreed and done together.
Mengomunikasikan Injil Melalui Tiktok
Authors: Patandean Yohanes Enci , Krismadayanti Krismadayanti
Published: February 2024

Panggilan Allah terhadap manusia adalah untuk memberitakan Kabar Baik tentang keselamatan yang dikerjakan oleh Yesus. Keadaan manusia semakin hari semakin tragis, dan keadaan tragis ini hanya dapat diselesaikan melalui Injil. Injil harus diberitakan agar orang-orang dapat mengenal dan menerima keselamatan (2 Kor. 5:17). Injil harus diberitakan agar jiwa-jiwa tidak tersesat dan menuai kebinasaan. (Mrk. 9:43-48); Why. 20:11-15). Tata laksana pekabaran Injil sangat erat terkait dengan perkembangan media. Pekabaran Injil selalu memanfaatkan perkembangan dan perubahan sistem komunikasi di dalam masyarakat yang terus berkembang. Media dapat berperan dalam pemberitaan Injil. Kemajuan teknologi informasi khususnya memberikan suatu peluang untuk memberitakan Injil kepada siapa saja. Salah satunya tiktok, karena tiktok tidak mengenal batas wilayah, agama, suku dan ras. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah tiktok dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai media komunikasi Injil yang lebih menjangkau anak-anak muda di masa pandemi covid-19
intención de compra: efecto de condiciones de salud y riesgo percibido durante la Pandemia
Authors: RUIZ DOMINGUEZ HERSON SANTOS , RUIZ HERNANDEZ SANTOS , BELTRÁN GODOY JAIME HUMBERTO
Published: February 2024

La necesidad familiar de asistir al supermercado para compras de alimentos se vio afectada por la pandemia del COVID-19, los hábitos de consumo también se ajustaron; el propósito de este estudio es identificar la relación entre las variables Condiciones de salud y Riesgo percibido con la Intención de Compra en consumidores de supermercados en la reactivación económica por pandemia. Se trabajó con 205 consumidores de supermercados, como: SAMS Club, Wal-Mart, Aurrera y HEB; ubicados en Tamaulipas, México. Se diseñó un instrumento propio con treinta ítems y escala de Likert de cinco opciones. Se utilizó el software Smart PLS para las pruebas estadísticas de confiabilidad y validez del instrumento, como el Alfa de Cronbach, Varianza Media Extraída y Fiabilidad Compuesta. Se identificaron coeficientes de correlación entre variables del estudio Condiciones de salud y Riesgo Percibido con la Intención de compra, la relación explica un 65.5 % del estudio planteado.
Adult Safeguarding Observed
Authors: Dixon Jeremy
Published: February 2024

Applying sociological and ethnographic research to adult safeguarding for the first time, this book considers how frontline practice is developing, exploring safeguarding adults assessments and multi-agency work. The book is essential reading for those wishing to understand risk management and how current practice can be improved.
Retirement Migration and Precarity in Later Life
Authors: Repetti Marion , Calasanti Toni
Published: February 2024

This book seeks to understand the motivation behind retirement migration and how precarity in later life contributes to this trend.
The Liberal Arts Paradox in Higher Education
Authors: Telling Kathryn
Published: February 2024

By examining the emergence and growth of liberal arts degrees in English higher education, this book tackles one of the key issues in the critical sociology of higher education: the relationship between selective education and elitism.
Unpaid Care Policies in the UK
Authors: Lloyd Liz
Published: February 2024

This book examines policies on unpaid care in the UK since the 1990 NHS and Community Care Act, questioning why, after decades of policies and strategies, unpaid care remains in a marginal position in the social care system and in society more broadly, as demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exploring Digital Technology in Education
Authors: Hammond Michael
Published: February 2024

The field of digital technology in education has long been under-theorised. This book will enable the reader to reflect on the use of theory when explaining technology use and set out ways in which we can theorise better.
Social Care in the Uk's Four Nations
Authors: Needham Catherine , Hall Patrick
Published: February 2024

The devolution of social care policy has led to key differences emerging between the UK's four care systems. This book presents research on the perspectives of social care policy makers within the UK's four care systems, concluding that when given equal capacity to reform, the systems in each nation may take radically different shapes.
Welfare That Works for Women?
Authors: Andersen Kate
Published: February 2024

This book analyses fresh empirical evidence which demonstrates the gendered impacts of the new conditionality regime within Universal Credit. Drawing on in-depth interviews with mothers, it offers a compelling narrative and policy recommendations to make the social citizenship framework in the UK more inclusive of women.
The Degree Generation
Authors: Ingram Nicola , Bathmaker Ann-Marie , Abrahams Jessie , Bentley Laura , Bradley Harriet , Hoare Tony , Papafilippou Vanda , Waller Richard
Published: February 2024

This book traces the transition to the graduate labour market of a cohort of middle-class and working-class young people. Using personal stories and voices, it provides fascinating insights into their experience of graduate employment and how their life-course transitions are shaped by their social backgrounds and education.
Knowledge Alchemy
Authors: Erkkilä Tero , Chou Meng-Hsuan , Kauppi Niilo
Published: February 2024

Introducing the concept of 'knowledge alchemy' as the formulation of global standards through the use of indicators and algorithms, this book explores how knowledge alchemy increasingly informs national and institutional policies and practices on economic performance, higher education, research and innovation.
Humour and Politics in Africa
Authors: Hammett Daniel , Martin Laura S. , Nwankwọ Izuu
Published: February 2024

This book examines the relationship between humour and politics in Africa. Moving beyond the idea of humour as a mode of resistance, the book investigates the 'political work' that humour does and explores the complex entanglements in which the politics, practices and performances of humour are located.
The Criminalisation of Unaccompanied Migrant Minors
Authors: Papadopoulos Ioannis
Published: February 2024

Greece is a key EU entry country for unaccompanied migrant minors seeking safety but such children are frequently criminalised through detention processes. Giving voice to migrant children throughout, Papadopoulos promotes child-friendly practices and the safeguarding of fundamental rights.
Critical and Comparative Rhetoric
Authors: Berenguer Elizabeth , Jewel Lucy , McMurtry-Chubb Teri A.
Published: February 2024

Through the lenses of comparative and critical rhetoric, this book theorizes how alternative approaches to communication can transform legal meanings and legal outcomes, infusing them with more inclusive participation, equity and justice.
International Theory at the Margins
Authors: Onuf Nicholas Greenwood
Published: February 2024

This book brings together thirteen of Nicholas Onuf's previously published yet rarely cited essays. They address topics that Onuf has puzzled over for decades, including the problem of materiality in social construction, epochal change in the modern world, and the power of language.
The Ethics of Hacking
Authors: Bellaby Ross W.
Published: February 2024

Political hackers, like the infamous Anonymous collective, have demonstrated their willingness to use political violence to further their agendas. However, many of their causes - targeting terrorist groups, fighting for LGBTQ+ rights, and protecting people's freedom of expression, autonomy and privacy - are intuitively good things to fight for.

This book will create a new framework that argues that when the state fails to protect people, hackers can intervene and evaluates the hacking based on the political or social circumstances. It highlights the space for hackers to operate as legitimate actors; guides hacker activity by detailing what actions are justified toward what end; outlines mechanisms to aid hackers in reaching ethically justified decisions; and directs the political community on how to react to these political hackers.

Applying this framework to the most pivotal hacking operations within the last two decades, including the Arab Spring, police brutality in the USA and the Nigerian and Ugandan governments' announcements of homophobic legislation, it offers a unique contribution to conceptualising hacking as a contemporary political activity.
PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN TERHADAP TINDAK PIDANA PERIKANAN MENURUT UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 45 TAHUN 2009 TENTANG PERIKANAN
Authors: Ashri Annisa Yuni , Sulastriani Bunga , Wahyudi Retno , Agustin Amallinda , Wulandari Anneke , Fikri Herman
Published: February 2024

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Apabila bidang perikanan ini dapat dikelola dengan baik dan profesional, Hasil di bidang perikanan yang dapat meningkatkan jumlah ekspor akan memberikan penambahan terhadap pendapatan negara guna kepentingan meraih cita-cita negara untuk menciptakan masyarakat adil dan makmur. Penggolongan tindak pidana perikanan menurut Undang-Undang Nomor 45 Tahun 2009 tentang Perikanan.Penggolongan tindak pidana perikanan menurut Undang-Undang Nomor 45 Tahun 2009 tentang Perikanan sejatinya merupakan tindak pidana yang menyangkut pengggunaan bahan atau alat yang dapat membahayakan kelestarian maupun merusak sumber daya ikan, lingkungan yang ada disekitar habitat ikan. Dalam hal penindakan agar kiranya tidak hanya menggunakan pendekatan represif, akan tetapi juga menggunakan pendekatan restoratif, guna melakukan pemulihan terhadap para korban yang selama ini terkena dampak dari perilaku korporasi yang bergerak di bidang perikanan, dalam hal ini ialah pemulihan terhadap kondisi para nelayan tradisional agar nelayan ini dapat kembali hidup sejahtera.

Kata Kunci: Pertanggungjawaban Korporasi, Tindak Pidana, Perikanan
PENERAPAN PRINSIF ITIKAD BAIK DALAM KONTRAK BAKU
Authors: Akbar Rinaldy Anugrah , Akbar Muhammad , Anggraini Bella , Ramadhan Rizky , Reska R Ummi Restu , Amin Muhammad Nur
Published: February 2024

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Kontrak baku dalam perkembangannya menyingkirkan asas kebebasan berkontrak dan perlu dikendalikan  dengan suatu pengendali yang didasari pada nilai-nilai moral, hati nurani yang lazim dikenal  dengan istilah itikad baik. Dalam hukum perdata asas itikad baik merupakan suatu aturan yang terdapat dalam perjanjian, baik perjanjian antara individu dengan individu atau individu dengan badan hukum..Penelitian dalam tulisan ini adalah penelitian yuridis normatif, yang diteliti  hanya bahan pustaka atau data sekunder, yang mungkin  mencakup  bahan hukum primer, sekunder dan tertier. Kontrak baku yang tidak memberikan keseimbangan kepentingan bagi para pihak, memunculkan reaksi yang mengarah perlunya diberikan tempat yang “layak” bagi keberadaan asas itikad baik dalam pembuatan maupun pelaksanaan perjanjian, hal ini didasarkan pada Pasal 1338 ayat (3) KUH Perdata yang menentukan “persetujuan-persetujuan harus dilaksanakan dengan itikad baik”. Orang yang beritikad baik menaruh kepercayaan sepenuhnya kepada pihak lawan yang dianggapnya jujur dan tidak menyembunyikan sesuatu yang buruk yang dikemudian hari dapat menimbulkan kesulitan-kesulitan. Pengujian itikad baik harus dilakukan disetiap kontrak, baik tahap pra pembuatan (perancangan), pembuatan (penandatanganan) dan tahap pasca pemebuatan (pelaksanaan) kontrak tapi juga tahap pra pembuatan (rancangan) kontrak.

Kata kunci : Itikad Baik,  Kontrak, Baku
SANKSI PIDANA DENDA DAN MANFAATNYA BAGI PELAKU TINDAK PIDANA PELANGGARAN MENURUT BUKU III KUHP
Authors: Wanti Risma , Verdinand Imam , Salimah Annisa Dwi , Saryanto Saryanto , Akbar M.Rafi , Arista Windi
Published: February 2024

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Pemidanaan merupakan suatu sanksi yang bersifat subside yaitu baru dan akan ditetapkan apabila sanksi lain dapat mananggulangi keadaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan tipe penelitian hukum normatif. Sanksi pidana denda yang dikenakan terhadap pelaku tindak pidana pelanggaran menurut Buku III KUHP tergantung pada pelanggaran apa yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat, misalkan pelanggaran ketertiban umum. Menurut pasal 503 KUHP diancam dengan pidana kurungan paling lama tiga hari atau pidana denda paling banyak dua ratus dua puluh lima rupiah: barang siapa yang membikin ingkar atau riuh, sehingga ketentraman malam hari dapat terganggu dan barang siapa membikin gaduh didekat bangunan untuk menjalankan ibadat yang dibolehkan atau masuk sidang pengadilan di waktu ada ibadat atau sidang. Manfaat Pidana Denda Bagi Pelaku Tindak Pidana Pelanggaran Menurut Buku III KUHP yaitu; Dengan pengenaan sanksi pidana denda maka nama baik atau kehormatan pelaku tindak pidana pelanggaran akan tetap terjaga ; Sanksi Pidana denda yang dikenakan pada pelaku tindak pidana pelanggaran tidak menimbulkan cap jahat bagi yang bersangkutan; Dengan dijatuhkan sanksi pidana denda terhadap pelaku tindak pidana pelanggaran, dapat dihindarkan pengaruh-pengaruh buruk dan mencegah tejadinya hubungan-hubungan yang tdak diinginkan dari pidana kurungan atau pidana jangka pendek; Hukuman denda, tidak mengakibatkan tercemarnya nama baik atau kehormatan pelaku tindak pidana pelanggaran.

Kata Kunci : Tindak Pidana, Sanksi Pidana, Pidana Denda
Растительные сообщества рекреационной зоны Куршской косы: разнообразие, обилие, виталитет
Authors: Бедарева Ольга Михайловна , Троян Татьяна Николаевна , Артемьев Антон Александрович
Published: February 2024

В статье рассмотрены проблемы устойчивого равновесного состояния природных систем на территории национального парка «Куршская коса». Преобладающий вид антропогенного влияния на изменение природных комплексов – туристко-рекреационная деятельность. В связи с этим сделан акцент на изучении видового состава растений в рекреационной зоне по рубежам с особо охраняемой территорией, поскольку именно эта территория относится к наиболее уязвимой и неустойчивой. Для оценки степени сохранения природной среды в выделенных ключевых участках определены растительные сообшества, выделен тип леса в окрестностях пос. Лесное. По данным мониторинга проведен сравнительный анализ группировок по Жаккару, где выявлен процент участия. Все исследования по оценке виталитета, обилия, проективного покрытия проведены в стадию генеративной зрелости растений – g2. Доминанты древесных видов – Pinus sylvestris L., Pinus mugo Turra, являющиеся интродуцентами. С учетом изменяю-щейся динамики общей доли рекреационного пространства в национальном пар-ке по отношению к охраняемой зоне полученные данные свидетельствуют о бе-режном расширении естественных границ на рубеже рекреации и экологической черты охраняемых природных комплексов. Нагрузка рекреационной зоны соот-ветствует требованиям, предъявляемым к таким территориям. Проведение регу-лярных геоэкологических исследований позволяет научно констатировать акту-альную информацию о состоянии древесно-кустарникового и травянистого яру-сов. Такой подход направлен на сохранение историко-культурного, природного комплекса, сформированного в результате длительной трансформации на всей протяженности Куршской косы.
Исследования по комплексной переработке коллагенсодержащего рыбного сырья
Authors: Казакова Виктория Сергеевна , Землякова Евгения Сергеевна
Published: February 2024

В настоящее время на территории Калининградской области функционирует более 50 больших и малых предприятий рыбоперерабатывающей промышленности. Вторичное сырье, неизбежно образующееся в ходе технологического процесса, в большинстве случаев утилизируется на мусорные свалки или поступает на корм скоту в непереработанном виде. Формирующиеся отходы (кости, плавники, головы, кожа и чешуя) имеют в своем составе большое количество важных для организма человека веществ, таких как аминокислоты, биополимеры, макро-, микроэлементы. Наличие доступных технологий глубокой переработки такого сырья является важным фактором не только для развития производителей рыбной продукции, но и для защиты экологии нашей страны. В данной статье рассматривается одна из таких технологий, в основе которой лежит комплексная переработка коллагенсодержащего рыбного сырья. Представлены статистические данные по вылову водных биологических ресурсов на территории разных стран. Обосновано использование вторичных рыбных отходов, а именно покровных тканей рыб, образующихся при филетировании и переработке объектов на рыбный фарш. Выполнена оценка химического состава покровных тканей судака, трески, минтая. Эти виды рыб активно вылавливаются и / или перерабатываются на территории Калининградской области. Предложена технологическая схема получения протеиновой и белково-минеральной добавок методом ферментативного гидролиза. Определен химический состав полученных ферментолизатов (протеиновых добавок). Описаны органолептические характеристики. Результаты исследования свидетельствуют о высоком потенциале покровных тканей рыб и возможности их переработки с получением новых пищевых систем методом ферментативного гидролиза.
Optimizing Performance of Cloud Infrastructure Through Effective Resource Scheduling
Authors: M.Abdullah  , Dr. M. Mohamed Surputheen
Published: February 2024

Cloud computing has emerged as a very promising technology that has garnered significant interest from both industry professionals and academic researchers. Cloud computing service models refer to the various types of services that are provided, including hardware and software infrastructure, platforms for application development, testing, and deployment, as well as enterprise software that is readily available for usage through subscription. Public cloud computing involves the delegation of IT infrastructure, storage, or applications to an external service provider. The presence of a cloud infrastructure also signifies the existence of geographically distributed computing resources. The utilisation of resources in conjunction with cloud computing is not exclusive to large-scale organisations, as it may be employed by entities of any size. Numerous services are offered based on a fee-for-use model, rendering them cost-effective for organisations of various sizes. Cloud service providers are obligated to provide consumers with cloud services on demand, as there is a growing need for such services. This requirement stems from the necessity to decrease the size of large data volumes, which in turn leads to cost savings in maintaining extensive storage systems. The overall effectiveness of cloud computing environments is directly related to the operational performance of cloud infrastructure. This phenomenon holds substantial significance in the realm of optimization, since it enhances the overall efficiency of the underlying cloud architecture. The proposed technique exhibits a significant effectiveness in enhancing cloud performance, as it manifests improvements for both service providers and cloud customers.

Key Words: Cloud Computing, Task Scheduling, Cloud Infrastructure, Resource Scheduling, Performance Analysis and Infrastructure as Service.
The Interaction Between the Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights, and the Supremacy of EU Law
Authors: Lukić Radović Maja
Published: February 2024

The rule of law constitutes the cornerstone of the European legal order and, consequently, the primary pillar of its constitutionality. Paired with the principle of the supremacy of EU law, affirmed by the Court of Justice of the European Communities in some of its earliest and most significant decisions, it facilitated the development of the European Union both in the legal-constitutional and political senses. The introduction of fundamental rights as a core value completed the legal-constitutional framework, enabling individual rights and freedoms to flourish. As these principles and values are based on moral grounds, cultural and historical forces, and traditions that led to their conceptualisation, the debate on their implementation, reinforcement, crisis, or even backsliding has always been active. The subject of this paper is the key internal and external aspects that influence the way the rule of law, fundamental rights, and the supremacy of EU law are understood, emphasising that their internal and external components are equally important for their universal implementation as legal and political concepts.
The Rule of Law and Academic Freedom Between Personal Liberty and Public Order
Authors: Savić Vanja-Ivan
Published: February 2024

In this study, the author discusses the fundamental questions of academic freedom in terms of personal and institutional liberty and the developments that have led to the current position of academic freedom in the body of constitutional law. Academic honesty, integrity, and curiosity are at the core of this concept, which has to be protected by the state by all means possible and regulations. Simultaneously, the author outs academic freedom in the broader framework of the rule of law and explains that, as with every right, these liberties require certain responsibilities. This study also analyses situations in which academic freedom may conflict with other prevailing basic human rights, emphasising the necessity to have dialogues when academic freedom and public order collide. In such cases, balancing and proportionality are possible solutions to resolve the issue. However, this study is not a case law study and instead provides theoretical guidelines to those who seek to find ground orientation in the huge field of academic work
The Relationship of the Croatian Constitutional Court and Supreme Court to the Court of Justice of the European Union in National Case Law
Authors: Sokanović Lucija
Published: February 2024

After a short introduction to Croatia’s accession to the EU, this paper deals with the obligations for national courts arising from EU membership in a historical overview and the current state. Furthermore, the relationship between the Croatian Constitutional Court, the Croatian Supreme Court, and the Court of Justice of the European Union in national case law is analysed. In addition, the hierarchy of national and EU laws is questioned, as is the notion of constitutional identity. The relationship between the national constitutional courts of the EU member states, the national Supreme Court, and the CJEU is not conceived as a relation of subordination, but of communication and dialogue, the ultimate goal of which is the harmonisation of the acquis of the EU member states and legal security for all its citizens, while at the same time respecting the specificities of each member state.
The Challenges of the “Ever Closer Union” Concept and the Protection of the Sovereignty and Constitutional Identity of EU Member States
Authors: Karakamisheva-Jovanovska Tanja
Published: February 2024

The concept of an “ever closer Union” has been central to the European project since the Treaty of Rome in 1957. Initially focused on unity among European peoples, subsequent treaties have nuanced this idea, emphasising open and citizen-centric decision-making. This paper explores the evolving dynamics within the European Union, especially regarding the marginalisation of the European Parliament, recurring financial crises, and challenges in freedom, security, and justice. Recent geopolitical events, such as the war in Ukraine, intensified migration, and terrorist attacks within the EU, have catalysed these conflicts, prompting a renewed emphasis on national sovereignty. Against this backdrop, the paper analyses the shifts in the EU’s constitutional framework, considering the Treaty of Amsterdam's addition of transparency and proximity to citizens. The Treaty of Lisbon reaffirmed the commitment to an “ever closer Union,” aligning decisions with citizen concerns. However, crises, particularly those triggered by external events, have led to a re-evaluation of these principles. The paper contends that the EU’s responses to crises have revealed tensions between supranational integration and member states’ desire to safeguard national interests. As the Union navigates these complexities, understanding the evolving role of institutions like the European Parliament becomes crucial. By examining the interplay of sovereignty, crisis response, and institutional dynamics, this paper contributes to the broader discourse on the future trajectory of the European Union.
The Saga May Continue: On the Intricate Dialogue Between the Constitutional Court of Romania and the Court of Justice of the European Union
Authors: Benke Károly
Published: February 2024

This study tracks the evolution of the jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court of Romania (CC) vis-à-vis the complex relationship between national law and European Union (EU) law. In this study, the decisions issued by the CC were identified, examined, and grouped chronologically, and based on how the Court related to EU law, its jurisprudential evolution was periodised. This relationship is reflected in the jurisprudence of the CC and of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). If this relationship was initially one of collaboration, subsequent jurisprudential tensions arose between the two courts, especially in terms of reconciling the principle of the supremacy of the Constitution with that of the priority of application of EU law. The doctrine of counter-limits, embraced by the CC, according to the German model, has a special role to play in this equation. This study brings to fore all these aspects in an exhaustive way and tries to provide a truthful picture of how the national legal order interacts with that of the EU through the lens of the jurisprudence of both, the CC and CJEU.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Menulis Karangan Narasi Dengan Mengunakan Media Gambar Seri
Authors: Rismayanti Noni , Dewi Resnita , Tanduk Rita
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this research is to determine the use of series image media in improving students' skills and motivation in writing narrative essays and to find out the factors that influence students in writing narrative essays using series image media for class IV SDN 010 Pakasassan Mamasa. The research carried out was classroom action research. Type of quantitative descriptive research. Data collection procedures were carried out using interviews, journals and tests. Data analysis techniques use qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques. The aim of data analysis techniques is to find out in detail how to obtain data and the development of research results. The results of the research found in this study were the students' completeness in learning Indonesian after applying the series of picture media in cycle I. It was found that 6 students or 24% had successfully completed the ability to write narrative essays. Meanwhile, in cycle II it was found that the highest student score was 95 with a score range of 25 and an average score of 86.01 from a total of 25 students. It can be concluded that the use of series image media has a positive influence on learning to write narrative essays.
Validitas Modul Pembelajaran Biologi Materi Jaringan Pada Tumbuhan Kelas XI. IPA MAN 1 Solok Selatan
Authors: Azhari Novia , Fitriani Vivi , Safitri Elza
Published: February 2024

A module is a type of teaching material that is packaged completely and systematically. MAN 1 Solok Selatan already has teaching materials, namely textbooks. In terms of the availability of textbooks at the school, it is not sufficient for the number of students, so not all students can borrow textbooks. There are shortcomings in the package book, namely that the material in the book is still minimal, as well as a lack of pictures of plant tissue. This research aims to produce a module on tissue material in plants for class XI. IPA MAN 1 Solok Selatan which is very valid and very practical. This research was conducted in the odd semester of the 2023/2024 academic year in class XI. IPA at MAN 1 Solok Selatan. This research is development research using a 4-D model which includes 4 stages, namely the define, design, develop and disseminate stages. This research was only carried out at the develop stage, namely validity testing. In the define stage, front end analysis is carried out (using questionnaires and interviews), student analysis, and task analysis starting from content structure analysis, concept analysis and learning objective analysis. The design stage is carried out by designing modules. In the develop stage, a validity test was carried out by filling out a questionnaire by 2 lecturers and 1 Biology teacher. Data were analyzed using percentage techniques and processed using descriptive analysis. The validity results by lecturers and teachers obtained an average of 91.81% with very valid criteria. It can be concluded that the module on plant tissue material for class XI IPA MAN 1 South Solok that was developed is very valid.
Dampak Beban Dan Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Guru Bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Kambuno Reski , Simega Berthin , Dewi Resnita
Published: February 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui dan menganalisis dampak beban kerja dan lingkungan kerja terhadap kinerja guru Bahasa Indonesia SMPN di Kabupaten Toraja Utara. Penelitian dilakukan dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif  kuantitatif. Prosedur pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode observasi, kuesioner dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data pada penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan uji instrumen, uji reliabilitas, regresi linier berganda, uji t (uji parsial), uji F (uji simultan), dan koefisien determinasi dengan bantuan software SPSS 26.2023 (Statistical Product and Service Solutions). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial beban kerja dan lingkungan kerja berdampak positif yang signifikan terhadap kinerja guru bahasa Indonesia SMPN di kabupaten Toraja Utara dan secara simultan beban kerja dan lingkungan kerja berdampak positif signifikan terhadap terhadap kinerja guru Bahasa Indonesia SMPN di Kabupaten Toraja Utara.
Dampak Penggunaan Disfemisme Para Gamers Pada Media Sosial Youtube
Authors: . Rina , Tanduk Rita , Gasong Dina
Published: February 2024

The aim of this research is to explain the form and meaning of dysphemism expressions in content created by gamers on YouTube social media channels and to explain the impact of the use of dysphemism on the implications of character education. The type of research used is a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection procedures were carried out using tapping, note-taking and documentation techniques. The data analysis method used in this research uses descriptive analysis techniques with the triangulation method. The research results found in this study concluded that the use of dysphemism by game content creators on their YouTube channels contained five types of dysphemism expressions including; (a) the use of taboo terms, such as words that cannot be said, taboos, or prohibitions; (b) obscene cursing and swearing; (c) comparison of humans with animals; (d) nicknames or greetings related to human physical characteristics; and (e) terms of ridicule and disrespect towards someone. Meanwhile, the impact of dysphemism on character education in this research is in the form of; (1) Violation of religious values; (2) violation of the value of love of peace; (3) violation of the value of responsibility.
Pengaruh Penerapan Pendekatan Etnopedagogi Dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Sarira Faskalia Senniaty , Baan Anastasia , Gasong Dina
Published: February 2024

The aim of this research is to describe the influence of applying an ethnopedagogy approach in Indonesian language learning on improving student learning outcomes at SMP Negeri 4 Sesean Satap. The research was carried out using an experimental method. Data collection procedures were carried out using observation, tests, documentation and questionnaires. The data analysis method used in this research is a quantitative data analysis technique using a simple linear regression test. The results of this research indicate that the application of an ethnopedagogical approach in learning Indonesian has a positive effect on improving student learning outcomes at SMP Negeri 4 Sesean Satap. This is proven by the hypothesis test (t test) where the value is 0.00 <0.05 and the t value is 7.623> t table 1.693. These results are in accordance with the respondents' answers to the questionnaire who chose the answers strongly agree and agree.
Seasonality, Monetary Supply and Taiwanese Momentum
Authors: Fu Hsiao-Peng , Hsieh Shu-Fan
Published: February 2024

Abstract

For the Taiwanese stock market, evidence from the present study documents significant reversal in January-February, but strong momentum in March-December when there are increases of lagged M1B. Moreover, the M1B-induced momentum manifests only over economic expansion, rather than economic recession. Both the reversal and the momentum can be partly explained by unrealized capital gains, implying the disposition effect to some extent driving both phenomena since Grinblatt and Han (2005) used unrealized capital gains as a proxy for the disposition effect. We further find the reversal primarily occurring in January, implying reverse disposition trading occurring before the beginning of a year. As there are no capital gain taxes levied in Taiwan, the reverse disposition trading cannot be related to tax-loss selling as in U.S. Furthermore, time-varying market risk exposure cannot explain the reversal in most cases. For the March-December momentum, apart from unrealized capital gains, the CAPM and the Fama-French 3-factor models can each to some extent explain the momentum.

JEL classification numbers: G10, G11, G19.
Keywords: Price momentum; Reversal; Disposition effect; Emerging stock market.
Adaptive Utilization of Pressure Sensor Data in Excavation
Authors: Juola Hannu , Heikkilä Rauno , Immonen Matti , Niskanen Ilpo
Published: February 2024

Abstract

The assessment of soil parameters in construction holds significant importance for refining building information modeling (BIM). Our study aimed to investigate the adaptive utilization of pressure sensor data as a dynamic and computationally efficient tool for this purpose. The results reveal a significant correlation between the pressure sensor readings of the hydraulic cylinder in the excavator bucket and the total load during static-dynamic penetration tests conducted in both homogeneous and heterogeneous soil. This correlation holds true across a 100% range of torque, with values recorded at 0.60 and 0.93, respectively. A key strength of this methodology lies in that it enables near real-time detection of verified boundary levels. This feature streamlines the adoption and development of BIM-based excavation methods that seamlessly align with current practical conditions.

Keywords: Soil boundary, detection, hydraulic pressure, static-dynamic penetration test, correlation, model-based design, ground investigation.
Community-Oriented Policing: A Theoretical Exploration and its Implications for Building Safer Communities
Authors: D Weerawardhana K. G. S. , N Wijewardhana B. V.
Published: February 2024

Community-oriented policing (COP) has emerged as a paradigm shift in law enforcement, emphasizing community collaboration, trust-building, and proactive problem-solving. This concept strives to foster more collaboration and confidence between police officers and community residents, with the ultimate objective of reducing crime and enhancing public safety. This research investigates the theoretical foundations of COP through an extensive literature review, a secondary data analysis. This essay aims to present a thorough analysis of the theoretical frameworks supporting COP while shedding light on its theoretical foundation and real-world applications. The study delves into theoretical frameworks including Normative Sponsorship Theory, Critical Social Theory, Broken Windows Theory, and Social Resource Theory, highlighting their relevance to COP and the implications for building safer communities. Normative Sponsorship Theory advocates for community involvement in shaping policing norms, fostering trust, and enhancing effectiveness. Critical Social Theory offers a critical lens to analyze COP in the context of broader societal structures and inequalities, emphasizing the need for systemic transformation. The Broken Windows Theory underscores the importance of addressing visible signs of disorder to deter crime, aligning with COP’s proactive engagement with communities. Social Resource Theory underscores the role of social capital and community engagement in crime prevention and public safety. The integration of these theories into COP underscores the importance of trust, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving in law enforcement. Understanding and incorporating these theoretical underpinnings into COP practices can significantly contribute to building safer and more harmonious communities. This study enriches the discourse on COP and provides valuable insights for policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and communities striving to enhance public safety and community well-being through collaborative policing strategies.
Entrevista al Dr. Timothy Deer sobre Neuromodulación
Authors: Para la Investigación en Neurociencias Fundación CENIT
Published: February 2024

Entrevista al Dr. Timothy Deer sobre Neuromodulación