bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Validation of the energy resource assessment with experimental data for the site selection of a tidal turbine in the Tagus River estuary.
Authors: Hoofd Bénédicte , Gomes Tiago , Pinto Ligia , Vaz Guilherme , Neves Ramiro , Botelho Antonio , Freitas Catarina
Published: September 2023

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is located on the mouth of the Tagus River, where the current speed and direction are mainly governed by the local tides. The narrowest part of the river is located between Lisbon downtown and the western side of the city. This narrowing accelerates the water flow and makes it a potential site for a tidal energy system. A preliminary study based on numerical simulations using the software MOHID was conducted to assess potential energy yields throughout the estuary using freely available hindcast data. This allowed the selection of three potential sites for a tidal turbine in the Lisbon area based on yearly tidal and current energy density: off the coasts of Cacilhas, Bel´em, and Pa¸co de Arcos. However, even if the current model has been previously validated with experimental data, it was only done at two locations in the estuary that are far from the potential sites. Due to the complexity of the phenomena driving the current speed at these locations, additional validation is necessary before committing to a specific site. This paper presents the numerical analysis, the experimental campaign and the validation of the results at those three locations. Drifters with sails of 3.4m and 4.5m depth were released at least 8 times at each location and retrieved after 15 minutes of free drift. Each drifter was tracked with a GPS and the current speed and direction were derived from the drifters’ trajectory. The analysis of the experimental data shows good agreement with the model, even though an error of 0.3m/s is consistent throughout the tests. This paper concludes with a discussion on the model temporal and spatial discretisation and the forces included in the analysis that could be the source of the differences between the numerical and experimental data.
Tajemnica życia i teatru: Teatralne widzenie świata w powieściach Kazimierza Brauna
Authors: Michalczuk Joanna
Published: September 2023

Artykuł jest analizą utworów Kazimierza Brauna z lat 2016–2020 (Dzwon na trwogę, Płonący teatr, Próba Apokalipsy i Teatr@ziemia.niebo), ujętych jako cykl ujawniających nachylenie autobiograficzne powieści teatralnych. Teatr staje się w nich tematem, przestrzenią kreacji, przyczynkiem do rozważań o kondycji współczesnej sztuki teatralnej oraz sposobem widzenia świata. Obraz teatru przechowanego w pamięci Brauna reżysera łączy się z wtopionym w mitologizującą pamięć marzeniem o teatrze i projekcją jego pożądanej przyszłości. Prymarnej kwestii misyjności teatru w wymiarze indywidualnym, narodowym i społecznym towarzyszy krytyczna refleksja o teatralnej teraźniejszości, w znacznej mierze wyrastająca z oceny dokonań Drugiej Reformy Teatru formułowanej przez jej uczestnika i kronikarza. Dlatego ważnym punktem odniesienia w analizie powieści są teatrologiczne artykuły i książki Brauna. Tajemnica życia i teatru – wydobyta przez autorkę jako lejtmotyw powieściowego cyklu – dotyczy ścisłego związku między światem kreacji a duchowym wymiarem ludzkiego istnienia i odnosi się do transformacji realnego, skończonego i doczesnego w wyobrażone, duchowe i nieśmiertelne. W esencjalistycznym ujęciu Brauna tajemnica ta jest zarazem istotą teatru i aktorstwa. Autorka stawia tezę, że wymiar metateatralny konstruowanego w powieściach Brauna świata łączy się ściśle z procesem autointerpretacji i autokreacji autora jako badacza i praktyka.
Perbedaan Pendapat KH. Hasyim Asy’ari dan Syaikh Ahmad Khatib Al-Minangkabawi Tentang Sarekat Islam: Analisis Kitab Kafful Awwam dan Tanbihul Anam
Authors: Viki Junianto  , Nursyahbani Iqbal , Al-Habsy Falich Haidar
Published: September 2023

Sarekat Islam (SI) merupakan gerakan politik dan sosial yang berdiri pada awal abad ke-20 dan berkembang sangat pesat. Namun dibalik kebesaran nama SI, terdapat pro-kontra yang ikut menyelimutinya. Di antaranya adalah silang pendapat antara KH. Hasyim Asyari dan Syekh Ahmad Khatib al-Minangkabawi dalam memandang organisasi ini. Silang pendapat antara dua tokoh ini tentunya sangat penting dan wajib untuk diungkapkan. Hal ini bertujuan agar informasi yang sampai kepada masyarakat tidak terkesan sepihak dan hanya berisi menjelekkan atau sebaliknya. Juga untuk menunjukkan kepada khalayak akan besarnya peran para ulama dalam melayani umatnya dengan perbedaan pendapatnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perbedaan pendapat antara KH. Hasyim Asyari dan Syekh Ahmad Khatib Al-Minangkabawi mengenai SI serta faktor yang mempengaruhinya dengan melakukan analisis terhadap Kitab Kafful ‘Awam dan Tanbihul Anam. Studi ini berfokus pada metode analisis dua kitab penting, yaitu Kitab Kafful ‘Awam dan Tanbihul Anam, yang menjadi sumber pemikiran dan pandangan KH. Hasyim Asyari dan Syekh Ahmad Khatib Al-Minangkabawi tentang SI. Melalui analisis tekstual, penelitian ini akan mengidentifikasi perbedaan pendapat yang ada antara keduanya dan menganalisis faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi perbedaan pemikiran mereka terkait SI. Faktor-faktor yang akan diteliti meliputi konteks historis dan sosial yang mempengaruhi pandangan KH. Hasyim Asyari dan Syekh Ahmad Khatib Al-Minangkabawi tentang SI, serta faktor-faktor internal seperti pemahaman agama, pengalaman pribadi, dan latar belakang keilmuan yang dapat memengaruhi perbedaan pendapat mereka. Analisis faktor-faktor ini akan memberikan pemahaman yang lebih komprehensif tentang perbedaan pemikiran antara kedua tokoh. Dari penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa perbedaan pendapat antara KH. Hasyim dan Syekh Khatib perihal Sarekat Islam berpusat dalam tiga hal utama. Pertama, silang pendapat perihal hukum Islam. Kedua, perbedaan persepsi perihal persatuan. Ketiga, perbedaan dalam menyikapi oknum. Dan perbedaan tersebut setidaknya disebabkan oleh tiga faktor. Pertama, perbedaan interpretasi teks-teks keagamaan. Kedua, perbedaan prinsip serta pengalaman pribadi. Ketiga, perbedaan sumber informasi. Penelitian ini memiliki relevansi penting dalam studi sejarah, studi agama, dan pemikiran Islam di Indonesia. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan pemahaman yang lebih komprehensif tentang hal-hal yang menjadi titik perbedaan pendapat antara KH. Hasyim Asyari dan Syekh Ahmad Khatib Al-Minangkabawi terkait SI serta faktor-faktor yang melatarbelakanginya.
Analisis Takhrij Hadis Larangan Memakai Sutra dalam Kitab Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabir Al-Tabrani
Authors: Akbar A Fadly Rahman , Ali Mahfuz Munawar  , Syifa Shafira Lutfiyah  , Ulya Riana Sari  , Nadiya Iffatul Husna
Published: September 2023

Islam adalah agama yang paling sempurna di mata Allah SWT, karena semua perbuatan dan perilaku manusia mempunyai aturan dan rambu-rambu yang harus dipatuhi dan diikuti agar tidak tersesat dan terjerumus kedalam perilaku buruk dan dibenci oleh Sang pencipta. Salah satunya adalah berpakaian, di mana adab berpakaian haruslah menutup aurat secara sempurna. Dalam pakaian-pakaian tersebut, ada beberapa larangan yang dilihat dari bahan kain tersebut. Kain sutra menjadi suatu larangan untuk dijadikan bahan pakaian, seperti apa yang Rasulullah SAW sabdakan kepada kita. Dalam artikel ini, peneliti membahas suatu hadis diatas yang diambil dari salah satu ulama hadis yaitu Al-Tabrani dalam kitab Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabir. Al-Tabrani adalah pakar hadis yang dilahirkan di Sham pada tahun 260 H/873 M- 360 H/971 M, dengan usia kurang lebih 100 tahun.  Dikarenakan banyaknya perawi yang meriwayatkan suatu hadis saja, maka penelitian ini diadakan dengan tujuan mengetahui keshahihan hadis tersebut dan kualitas kandungan yang terdapat dalam hadis tersebut. Agar ulama mendapatkan suatu sumber yang kuat dan dapat dijadikan rujukan untuk mengistinbath suatu hukum. Studi kepustakaan (library research) adalah metode yang digunakan untuk menunjang penelitian ini. Adapun hasil yang didapatkan dari analisis hadis ini adalah, dapat dibuktikannya keshahihan hadis dalam pelarangan pemakaian kain sutra (khususnya bagi laki-laki). Disamping itu juga, perawi yang meriwayatkan hadis ini dapat dipercaya menurut para ulama Rijal al-Hadith. Oleh karena itu, hadis pelarangan bagi laki-laki untuk memakai sutra dapat dijadikan sebagai hujjah.
Mullā Ṣadrā’s Ontology: The Fundamentality of Existence Over Essence
Authors: Faiq Muhammad , Farhan Ibnu
Published: September 2023

One of the critical debates in the philosophical tradition is about existence and essence. The question that arises from this problem is which of the two is more principle or fundamental. Some Muslim philosophers have different points of view regarding this. This article aims to reveal Mullā Ṣadrā's thoughts on the fundamentality of existence. This study is qualitative research with a descriptive and analytical approach. The data were collected from library research. This study found that, in Mullā Ṣadrā’s viewpoint, existence is more fundamental than essence as it causes essence to exist. Mullā Ṣadrā's view leads to the solving of many philosophical problems, such as the problem of causality, Tawhid, the impossibility of the concept of predestination, and dualism, for instance, heaven and hell, world and hereafter, Khaliq and creature, God and universe, material and non-material, transcendent and immanent
 
Salah satu perdebatan serius dalam tradisi filsafat adalah tentang eksistensi dan esensi. Pertanyaan yang muncul dari persoalan ini adalah mana di antara keduanya yang lebih prinsipil atau fundamental. Para filosof Muslim memiliki pandangan yang berbeda mengenai hal ini. Studi ini bertujuan mengungkap pemikiran Mullā Ṣadrā tentang keutamaan eksistensi. Studi ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif dan analitis. Data dikumpulkan dari studi kepustakaan. Studi ini mengungkap bahwa menurut Mullā Ṣadrā, eksistensi lebih utama/real ketimbang esensi karena eksistensilah yang menjadikan esensi itu ada/wujud. Pandangan Mullā Ṣadrā ini penting untuk pemecahan beberapa persoalan filosofis, seperti masalah kausalitas, tauhid, kemustahilan konsep predestinasi dan dualisme, misalnya surga dan neraka, dunia dan akhirat, khaliq dan makhluk, Tuhan dan alam semesta, material dan non-material, transenden dan imanen.
Construcción y Validación de la Escala de Ambiente Familiar Positivo en una Muestra de Adolescentes (FAMPOS)
Authors: Aranda Corrales Cynthia Lorenia , Valenzuela-Hernández Edgar-Rene
Published: September 2023

El objetivo de esta investigación fue describir el proceso de validación de un instrumento elaborado para medir el ambiente familiar positivo (FAMPOS) en adolescentes. Se basó en el modelo ecológico de familia positiva, conformado por seis interacciones: educativas, constructivas, afectivas, cooperativas, prosociales y económicas. Se aplicó la escala a una muestra por conveniencia de 227 estudiantes de una secundaria pública en Sonora, México, junto con una escala de bienestar subjetivo para probar validez convergente. La validez de contenido fue evaluada por un panel de expertos. Se evaluó la confiabilidad resultando un valor de alfa de Cronbach de 0.94. Para la validez de constructo, se utilizó el análisis factorial confirmatorio de segundo orden y la validez convergente quedó evidenciada en la fuerza y dirección de las correlaciones. Los resultados mostraron que el (FAMPOS) se conformó por cuatro factores y es válido para evaluar el ambiente familiar positivo de adolescentes con características similares a la muestra.
REDEVABILITÉ, EXPLICABILITÉ ET TRANSPARENCE DE L’IA : UNE MISSION IMPOSSIBLE ?
Authors: GERBAIX SYLVIE
Published: September 2023

Les systèmes algorithmiques d’intelligence artificielle produisent des effets ambivalents, appréciés ou critiqués mais qui peuvent également être indésirables, voire dangereux. Dès lors, apparaît l’idée qu’ils puissent rendre compte, autrement dit être redevable des effets et actions qu’ils causent. Ainsi, l’objectif est ici d’initier une réflexion sur cette “redevabilité” (accountability) des systèmes algorithmiques d’intelligence artificielle et les difficultés de sa mise en œuvre. En particulier, deux types d’obstacles sont mis en relief : la distanciation entre une myriade d’acteurs humains et non-humains et la complexité inhérente aux systèmes algorithmiques. Dès lors, les principes d’E. Morin pour penser cette complexité ouvrent des perspectives.
A Study on using Puppets to Teach Children in the Foundational Years
Authors: - PRIYANKA KOCH , - DR. HITESH SHARMA
Published: September 2023

The research paper is based on using of puppets in the classroom to promote children's learning. It talks about the different ways through which puppets can be used to help children learn, the different challenges associated with the use of puppets in the classroom and what can be done to facilitate better learning through the use of puppets.
The Impact of ChatGPT in Educational and Organizational Contexts: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Authors: - Dr. Jameela.T , - Ms. Deepthi N.G
Published: September 2023

The integration of ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot, has led to significant transformations in education and organizations. This literature review summarizes studies investigating ChatGPT's impact, highlighting benefits like enhanced student engagement and research efficiency. However, concerns include overreliance and potential loss of critical thinking. To address these, a balanced approach is recommended, emphasizing ChatGPT as a supportive tool. Additionally, studies explore ChatGPT in various contexts, from crisis communication to personalized learning. Ethical considerations, privacy concerns, and the need for inclusivity are vital factors in its implementation. Overall, ChatGPT shows promise but requires careful management to maximize benefits while mitigating risks.
Study on the Relation Between Mental Health and Academic Achievement of Higher Secondary Students
Authors: - Md Rabbani , - Sujoy Barman
Published: September 2023

The present study aimed at examining the relationship between mental health and academic achievement of school students. For this purpose 230 students (Boys-108 &Girls-122) were selected from four different schools where two urban and two rural school of Raiganj Block in Uttar Dinajpur district. The marks obtained in class ‘XI’ of West Bengal Higher Secondary Board was used as the indicator of academic achievement. The academic achievement scores of the sample were collected by stratified random sampling technique which considered as Descriptive research methodology. The result showed that urban students was mentally healthy than rural students. Mentally health was positively related with the academic achievement.
Impact of Faculty Development Programs in ELT & Professional Development
Authors: - A. Verma , - P. Shrivastava
Published: September 2023

FDPs and job-embedded professional development could improve teaching and learning, as they provide knowledge, skills, and beliefs to teach effectively; opportunity to participate with other professionals in creating role models that contributed to the improvement of teaching; strengthened commitment to teaching by embedding it within their personal lives; connected what they teach with real-world experiences that were important to them both professionally and personally. The paper also focuses on the challenges related to Faculty Development Programs.
Decoding Deception and Distortion: A Feminist Perspective on Marlow's Deviation of Truth to Mr Kurtz's Intended in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness
Authors: - Lutfun Naher
Published: September 2023

Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness portrays an intimate connection between the realm of femininity and darkness. This paper explores Marlow's motives for deviation of truth from Mr Kurtz's Intended. Marlow and Kurtz deceive women to attain their goals, keeping them out of the pragmatic world and reaffirming their status as the 'second sex' or, more precisely, as the 'lost sex'. This study excavates Simone de Beauvoir's concept of 'the Other' in her seminal work The Second Sex. Examining how Marlow's distortion of the truth intersects with Beauvoir's exploration of the patriarchal tendency to marginalize and objectify women opens new opportunities to resolve the reason behind his deliberate deception and distortion of the truth to Mr Kurtz's 'Intended.'
Investigating Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Soweto, Lilanda and Mandevu in Lusakaprovince, Zambia
Authors: - Domboka Robert Pedzisai , - Mubanga S. Daniel , - Msoni Joseph , - Chisebe Sylvester , - Machala Gabriel , - Mwiinga Preston , - Ndovorwi Alexios , - Hembrom Sabita , - Zulu M’gawa Phillip , - Kayumba Linah
Published: September 2023

This research report investigated the COVID-19 vaccines hesitancy in Soweto, Lilanda and Mandevu markets of Lusaka Province, Zambia. The study explored how to develop and implement literature to increase knowledge about COVID -19 and reduce vaccine hesitancy in urban and peri-urban areas of Zambia. In this educational research report, a mixed research approach (qualitative and quantitative research methods) was employed whereby random sampling procedure was used to select participants. Data was mostly obtained from primary sources from the three aforementioned markets through self-made questionnaires and interview guides.The data obtained showed that there were several factors that led to people’s hesitancy in getting vaccinated against Covid -19. They were in form of traditional, scientific and religious beliefs that people had towards the Covid-19 vaccines. The study showed that more than 70% of the target population in the markets was not vaccinated against Covid-19 with only less than 30% percent of the population vaccinated.The study further showed that the elderly and Civic Leaders played a major role in sensitizing the markets populace against Covid-19 and the benefits of getting vaccinated against the pandemic. It was further observed that the women and elderly in the markets were more receptive to the campaign of getting vaccinated against Covid-19 than their men and young counterparts respectively.
भारत में पर्यावरण कानून- क्रियान्वयन व चुनौतियाँ
Authors: - Ashutosh Mena , - Anshu Rani Saxena
Published: September 2023

पर्यावरण संरक्षण वैश्विक चिंतन का विषय है। पर्यावरण संरक्षण के लिए भारत भी लगातार प्रयासरत है। भारत में पर्यावरण संरक्षण पर कानूनों की कोई कमी नहीं है लेकिन इन कानूनों का सफल क्रियान्वयन एक चुनौती है। भारत में संवैधानिक प्रावधान एवं पर्यावरणीय कानूनों के प्रभावी, सफल और सुनियोजित क्रियान्वयन की तत्काल आवश्यकता है। इस दिशा में भारत की न्यायपालिका और नेशनल ग्रीन ट्रिब्यूनल की रचनात्मक और नवाचारपरक भूमिका महत्वपूर्ण और प्रशंसनीय है। भारतीय संविधान के अनुच्छेद 48-ए और 51-ए(जी) में निहित प्रावधानों के तहत प्रदूषण नियंत्रण में विफल रहने पर कई उद्योगों और प्रदूषण नियंत्रण बोर्डों के खिलाफ सुप्रीम कोर्ट में विभिन्न जनहित याचिकाएं दायर की गई हैं। इन कानूनों के प्रभावी क्रियान्वयन के लिए भारत के प्रत्येक राज्य में कानूनी और तकनीकी विशेषज्ञों से युक्त एक न्यायिक निकाय स्थापित करना आवश्यक है। भारतीय परिदृश्य में पर्यावरण की सुरक्षा और पारिस्थितिकी संतुलन को बनाए रखना एक ऐसा कार्य है जिसे न केवल सरकार बल्कि प्रत्येक व्यक्ति, संघ, समाज, उद्योग और निगम को भी करना चाहिए। यह भारतीय संविधान के अनुच्छेद 51-ए(जी) में निहित एक सामाजिक बाध्यता और मौलिक कर्तव्य है। प्रस्तुत शोधपत्र में पर्यावरण से संबंधित विभिन्न भारतीय कानूनों को संक्षेप में रेखांकित करने का प्रयास किया गया है जो कि भारत में पर्यावरण की रक्षा और सुधार के लिए प्रासंगिक हैं। इन कानूनों के क्रियान्वयन का आलोचनात्मक मूल्यांकन किया गया है। पर्यावरण संरक्षण हेतु कुछ सुझाव भी दिये गये हैं।
Formulation and Characterization of Griseofulvin Liposome Loaded Topical Film
Authors: - Prashant Kumar Mishra , - Khaushelendra Mishra , - Mehta Parulben D
Published: September 2023

This research paper explores the formulation and characterization of a liposome-loaded topical film containing griseofulvin, an antifungal drug. Liposome-based drug delivery systems offer enhanced drug concentration, prolonged residence time, and reduced side effects. This study aims to improve the efficacy of griseofulvin by incorporating it into liposomes and formulating it into a topical film for transdermal delivery. Liposomes were used as carriers to encapsulate Griseofulvin and incorporated into a topical film for ease of application. The paper reviews the principles of liposome-based drug delivery, transdermal film technology, and the potential benefits of this approach. The work plan includes preformulation studies, liposome preparation and evaluation, formulation of liposome-loaded topical films, and evaluation of film properties. The results demonstrated that the developed formulation has the potential to improve the delivery and efficacy of Griseofulvin in the treatment of cutaneous fungal infections.
Biomechanics and Design of Medical Implants
Authors: - Aastha Arora
Published: September 2023

The quality of life for orthopedic disabled individuals has improved with advancements in prosthetic design. However, challenges remain, including biocompatibility, durability, and sensory feedback. New technologies like 3D printing, regenerative medicine, and artificial intelligence could enhance prosthetic functionality.
Online Shopping Website
Authors: - Himanshu , - Vinita , - Vatsal
Published: September 2023

In the era of digital technology, consumers all over the world are increasingly embracing online shopping. This online store is an example of a platform that provides users with a convenient and easy way to browse and buy a selection of things.
Users can easily search for products, add them to their basket, and check out securely with a variety of payment choices thanks to the website's easy-to-use layout.
Customers can simply identify what they're looking for, place an order, and have it delivered directly to their door thanks to the website's hassle-free shopping experienceThe website offers a wide range of goods, including electronics, apparel, home appliances, toys, cosmetics, and more. 
Customers can use keywords or particular categories to find products fast utilising the website's search engine. Customers can easily find the things they need on the website because to its clear, visually appealing, and user-friendly style.
The quick and simple checkout process on the website enables users to finish their purchases in just a few clicks. Clients have access to a variety of safe payment methods, including bank transfers, e-wallets, credit cards, and debit cards. The website uses encryption technology to safeguard sensitive data, further ensuring the security of consumer information.
Customers can create an account on the website, keep their shipping and payment information, examine their order history, and monitor their shipments using the customizable account system. 
Overall, this online store offers clients a safe, dependable, and easy-to-use platform for online shopping. The website has been a popular option for customers searching for a hassle-free shopping experience because to its wide selection of products, aggressive pricing, and dependable shipping.
Exploring the Nexus of Gender-Based Violence: A Psychological and Sociological Analysis of Crimes Against Women in India
Authors: - Neha Roshni Yooshing
Published: September 2023

Gender-based violence against women is a pervasive global issue with profound psychological and sociological implications. This theoretical research paper delves into the complex nexus of gender-based violence by examining the psychological and sociological factors contributing to its occurrence and persistence in India. Drawing upon existing literature and theories, this study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of crimes against women, shedding light on the interplay between individual and societal factors. By analyzing both perspectives, this research underscores the urgency of addressing these perspectives in shaping effective policies and interventions for a safer and more equitable world for women.
Statistics of Transition from Multidisciplinary Therapy Session to Normal School in Children with Disabilities: A Descriptive Study
Authors: - Eshani Mallick , - Patitapaban Mohanty , - Jeetendra Mohapatra , - Subhasmita Nayak , - Rupsha Pal
Published: September 2023

Children with disabilities “include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis”. Children with disabilities are a highly diverse population group. Analysis of data in the 2021 UNICEF report on children with disabilities and MICS-EAGLE factsheets reveals that in many countries, across all education levels, children with disabilities are more likely to be out of school than children without disabilities. This statistical study includes 3801 children with disabilities in Cross Disability Early Intervention Centre,NILD,who underwent multidisciplinary therapy approach from Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech language Therapist,Special Educators and Clinical Psychologist.From 3801 children 101 children was found to be eligible for the transition to Transdisciplinary Therapy Approach and again 30 children from Transdisciplinary group session was eligible for the transition to School Readiness Program and few from there opted to normal school.Treatment Protocols used by Occupational Therapist,Physiotherapist and Special Educators for the transition from Multidisciplinary to Normal School are specified in the study.
Corporate and Society: A Symbiotic Relationship of Service and Sustainability
Authors: - Dr. S.K. Gandhi
Published: September 2023

Business is an economic enterprise and that it must ultimately justify itself on economic performance or achieving its objectives of profit making. It is also true that business is an organ of society and as such it must justify its continuance by fulfilling its role and responsibilities to society. Business depends upon society for inputs like man, money and technology. Earlier, that business organization was considered good which was high profit for its owner but today, the situation has changed. Today responsibility of business is not limited to its owners alone, rather it has assumed larger dimensions. Business has to look to the interests of many other interested groups. Now a days there is feeling that business should help in overcoming social problems. It should try to help the society even at the cost of reducing its profits. After all, it is society consisting of workers and consumers which enables business to earn profits, as saying goes, ‘a tree must protect the land on which it stands’.
In this paper I have taken initiative to understand the fundamental changes in paradigm of corporate social responsibility and new innovative practices being applied for its implementation in the last decade in India. An attempt has been made to establish the symbiotic relationship between corporate and society on the basis of secondary study.
The Financial Accounting and Management of the Dharmarth Trust (1846-1947 A.D.): An Insight into the Religious Affairs of the Dogra State
Authors: - Innara Gull , - Bashir Ahamad Khan
Published: September 2023

Throughout the political history of human society, the Rulers organized a set of system or an institution lobbying their religious or ideological thoughts. This has been documented by poets and historians and even in modern times, the trend remains unaltered. In the nineteenth century, Dharmarth Trust was established by Dogra rulers on socio-religious theme to apprise the religious aspirations among the Hindu community and to protect and propagate the Hindu culture in Jammu and Kashmir State. The paper is an effort to bring into limelight the financial accounting and management of the Dharmarth Trust (1846-1947 A.D.). The Trust was initially established by the donations from the rulers and their families only. The Trust evolved manifold and heaps up the income sources from land grants, jagirs, offerings in the temple, and rent from shops and buildings. It later became an autonomous department of Government of Jammu and Kashmir. The Trust became economically so strong that it started constructing railway lines, bridges and other buildings for the State at a minimum nominal interest rates. Dharmarth Trust even lent loans to the State departments and its subjects for different purposes. The temples and buildings owned by the Trust costs millions of rupees at that time and the Trust emerged as one of the leading player contributing to the economic development of the state.
Safety of participants of a mass event on the example of a selected festival
Authors: Maciejewski Dariusz
Published: September 2023

Głównym celem artykułu jest przybliżenie zadań i roli służby wiodącej w czasie przygotowań, a następnie realizacji zabezpieczenia masowej imprezy artystyczno-rozrywkowej. Przedmiotem rozważań jest bezpieczeństwo uczestników festiwalu muzycznego Pol’and’Rock, który odbywał się w województwie lubuskim, na terenie Rzeczpospolitej Polskiej. Szczególnej ocenie poddano proces od przedłożenia dokumentacji przez organizatora festiwalu, aż po przyjęte rozwiązania przez służbę wiodącą, w zakresie zapewnienia bezpieczeństwa uczestnikom w związku z pojawiającymi się nowymi zagrożeniami, w postaci rozwoju nowych technologii. Zidentyfikowane zagrożenia, to między innymi dynamicznie rozwijający się rynek bezzałogowych statków powietrznych oraz nowe metody działania sprawców zamachów terrorystycznych. Zakres czasowy obejmuje swoim zasięgiem okres od 1997 do 2019 roku. W artykule podjęto próbę udzielenia odpowiedzi na pytanie stanowiące główny problem badawczy: czy w czasie trwania imprezy masowej podmiot wiodący realizuje ustawowe obowiązki wynikające z treści obowiązujących aktów normatywnych w zakresie zapewnienia bezpieczeństwa jej uczestnikom? Metody wykorzystane w badaniu to metoda teoretyczna (metoda analizy i metody wnioskowania), oraz metoda praktyczna (metoda porównawcza). Wnioski z przeprowadzonych badań zostały przedstawione w podsumowaniu.
Prediction and optimization of tower mill grinding power consumption based on GA-BP neural network
Authors: Wang Ziyang , Hou Ying , Sobhy Ahmed
Published: September 2023

Grinding is commonly responsible for the liberation of valuable minerals from host rocks but can entail high costs in terms of energy and medium consumption, but a tower mill is a unique power-saving grinding machine over traditional mills. In a tower mill, many operating parameters affect the grinding performance, such as the amount of slurry with a known solid concentration, screw mixer speed, medium filling rate, material-ball ratio, and medium properties. Thus, 25 groups of grinding tests were conducted to establish the relationship between the grinding power consumption and operating parameters. The prediction model was established based on the backpropagation “BP” neural network, further optimized by the genetic algorithm GA to ensure the accuracy of the model, and verified.
The test results show that the relative error of the predicted and actual values of the backpropagation “BP” neural network prediction model within 3% was reduced to within 2% by conducting the generic algorithm backpropagation “GA-BP” neural network. The optimum grinding power consumption of 41.069 kWh/t was obtained at the predicted operating parameters of 66.49% grinding concentration, 301.86 r/min screw speed, 20.47% medium filling rate, 96.61% medium ratio, and 0.1394 material-ball ratio. The verifying laboratory test at the optimum conditions, produced a grinding power consumption of 41.85 kWh/t with a relative error of 1.87%, showing the feasibility of using the genetic algorithm and BP neural network to optimize the grinding power consumption of the tower mill.
Analisis Kinerja Sustainabilitas yang Berkontribusi pada Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Agustiani Yuli Tri , Purwanto Eko , Aulia Azwani
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini berfokus kepada kesesuaian pengungkapan sustainability report berdasarkan standar GRI serta berkontribusi atau tidaknya pada SDGs. Data yang digunakan untuk mendukung penelitian ini adalah data sekunder yang dipublikasikan di website perusahaan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Untuk menganalisis permasalahan dalam penelitian ini digunakan teknik analisis data reduction, data display dan conclusion drawing. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa PT Pertamina (Persero) telah menerapkan sebagian Standar GRI pada sustainability report tahun 2017-2021 dan kinerja sustainabilitas dalam sustainability report PT Pertamina (Persero) telah berkontribusi pada SDGs dari tahun 2017-2021.
Challenges Affecting Parental Involvement in Competence-Based Curriculum Implementation in Tanga
Authors: Kadau Ibrahimu
Published: September 2023

In Tanzania, parents hold dual status in educational matters; they are stakeholders and they are important actors in curriculum implementation. The researcher subscribed to a qualitative approach, which involved a case study design to examine the challenges affecting parental involvement in the implementation of a competence-based curriculum in primary schools. The study used two instruments: a documentary review and an interview. The interview involved four parents whose children study in different primary schools in Tanga. The documentary review entailed reading various academic articles that contained information about parental involvement in education matters of their children. The findings indicated that parental involvement is affected by economic constraints and time constraints, among others. In conclusion, challenges such as financial constraints, less encouragement, perceptions, and insufficient awareness of parents’ roles in the implementation of CBC, specifically in primary schools, have led to unsuccessful home- and school-based parental involvement. Finally, the researcher recommends that school staff and the MoEST should provide education to parents on the significance of parental involvement and encourage parental involvement by educating parents on the importance of CBC implementation. Also, schools should offer a variety of ways through which parents can participate in the implementation of CBC
Urban agriculture in California: Lessons learned from an urban farmer workshop series
Authors: Surls Rachel A. , Bennaton Rob , Feenstra Gail W. , Lobo Ramiro E. , Pires Alda F. , Sowerwine Jennifer , Van Soelen Kim Julia , Wilen Cheryl A.
Published: September 2023

Urban farming is an important component of California agriculture, but lack of agricultural census data or common definitions makes it difficult to track and understand. In 2017–2018, a team of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) researchers and extension professionals developed a workshop series for urban farmers in California based on results of a prior needs assessment. After conducting 16 workshops in the state's largest urban centers, the team evaluated what participants learned and how they put their knowledge into action. The evaluation highlighted urban farmers' ongoing challenges and found that economic issues such as profitability and land access are some of the greatest barriers for urban farming in California. An unexpected positive outcome was the opportunity for participants to network and meet other farmers. Urban farmers expressed the need for more opportunities for mentoring and building partnerships with other farmers and organizations. Evaluation results suggest that California's urban farmers may be more diverse than California farmers as a whole, and that they are often beginning farmers.
Heavy Metal Pollution in the Waters of South Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
Authors: Tosepu Ramadhan , Parman Parman , Nasaruddin Nasaruddin
Published: September 2023

The pollution of Plumbum heavy metal in water is an environmental concern. Plumbum (Pb) can be found in water naturally and due to human activities. This study aimed to analyze Plumbum heavy metal’s content in the waters of Batu Jaya village in Southeast Sulawesi. The research method employed was descriptive, and the samples were tested for Plumbum heavy metal content using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The study revealed that several stations (ST) exceeded the threshold, including ST 2 with 0.0217 mg/l, ST 3 with 0.0220 mg/l, ST 5 with 0.0182 mg/l, ST 6 with 0.0141 mg/l, and ST 10 with 0.0312 mg/l. On the other hand, other stations, namely ST 1, 4, 7, 8, and 9, remained within acceptable limits. Consequently, Plumbum heavy metal is present in the waters of Batu Jaya village, South Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. The pollution originates from human activities in the vicinity of the port and from ship traffic passing through the area.
Safe Reuse of Landfill Leachates for Irrigation Purposes
Authors: Isari A. E. , Grilla E. , Kokkinos P. , Parthenidis P. , Evgenidou E. , Lambropoulou D. , Kalavrouziotis I. K.
Published: September 2023

The purpose of the present study was the assessment of the potential reusability of landfill leachates for agricultural irrigation, after advanced oxidation treatments. The UV/Fenton and Fenton processes were applied to the treatment of two different landfill leachate samples, L1 and L2, classified as intermediates, collected from two different landfills located in Macedonia, Greece. Samples were characterized by high COD and TOC values, ranging from 5500-6100 mg/l and 1700-1780 mg/l, respectively. The treatment efficacy and toxicity characteristics were evaluated by conducting phytotoxicity tests. Sorghum saccharatum seeds were used and the germination index (GI) was estimated. The results showed that the UV/Fenton process achieved better organic matter removal rates for both samples. The untreated undiluted leachates L1 and L2 were highly toxic, resulting in GI values of 0. The results of the study showed that Sorghum saccharatum seed germination depends on the nature of the irrigation media and that optimum germination rates were achieved at dilutions of treated leachates with ratios higher than 1:4.
Diversifikasi Produk Olahan Cumi Dalam Upaya Mengembangkan Desa Kreatif Di Desa Molotabu Pesisir Bone Bolango
Authors: Bumulo Frahmawati , Dai Sri Indriyani S.
Published: September 2023

Kemandirian Ekonomi dengan menggiatkan potensi Desa yang ada dan sejalan  dengan  program SDGs saat ini sangat perlu dilakukan pasca Pandemi Covid-19 melanda indonesia, terutama desa – desa. Hal ini juga yang dilaami oleh desa – desa yang ada di wilayah Pesisir Bone Bolango. Program kemandirian ekonomi  yang gencar dilakukan oleh Pemerintah melalui Kementerian parawisata dan  Ekonomi kreatif yang seiring sejalan dengan program dari  Kementerian desa yakni mendorong dan memberi kesempatan bagi generasi-generasi muda di desa wisata dan desa kreatif dalam memperluas peluang ekonomi, salah satunya dengan program diversifikasi produk olahan cumi, dimana cumi menjadi salah satu potensi unggulan yang ada di wilayah pesisir Bone Bolango termasuk di desa Molotabu. Produk olahan dari cumi ini mudah dilakukan dan memiliki peluang untuk dibuat menjadi berbagai macam olahan bernilai ekonomis sehingga untuk mendukung pelaksanaan program ini dilakukan pendampingan dan pemberian pelatihan melalui program Diversifikasi Produk Olahan Cumi untuk menunjang Kemandirian Ekonomi di desa Molotabu. Metode yang digunakan yakni observasi lokasi untuk penentuan lokasi Penangkapan cumi, melakukan diskusi grup (sosialisasi), pelatihan (demostrasi), pembuatan beberapa olahan dari Cumi, serta sarana penunjang peralatan pengolahan cumi.
Kerjasama Pemerintah Desa Dan Kampung Zakat Untuk Mendorong Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Di Indonesia
Authors: Hasiah Hasiah , Pidawati Pidawati
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan sebagai rujukan bagi pemerintah desa guna meningkatkan kemandirian dan kesejahteraan masyarakat kampung zakat di Indonesia, dengan fokus penelitian peran entrepreneurship untuk mendorong kesejahteraan masyarakat dan relevansi kerjasama pemerintah desa dan kampung zakat untuk mengoptimalkan entrepreneurship. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan kajian dokumen/literatur kepustakaan. Bahwa kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah terwujudnya pembangunan ekonomi, terciptanya kesejahteraan hidup masyarakat baik untuk individu itu sendiri maupun untuk khalayak ramai, tidak terlepas dari peran penting jiwa dan semangat entrepreneurship. Relevansi kerjasama pemerintah desa dan kampung zakat yang paling optimal yakni membentuk labolatorium kewirausahaan, dan memanfaatkan akses digitalisasi teknologi untuk kesejahteraan masyarakat.
ANALISIS TINGKAT KEPUASAN NASABAH PADA AKAD MURABAHAH DI UNIT PENGELOLA KEUANGAN (UPK) MANDIRI SYARIAH SELAKAU
Authors: Sualdi Sualdi
Published: September 2023

This research was conducted to determine whether the variable complain,Ansurace,reliability,Responsivenes,Empathyas well as the level of customer satisfaction towardsthe level of customer satisfaction on murabahah contracts at UPK Mandiri Selakau, Sambas Regency. The method used is (library research). While the form of associative research, which is associative research, is research that aims to find out the influence or relationship between two or more variables. For data analysis this study uses instrument testing, classical assumptions and Simple Linear Regression testing. The results of this study indicate that Complain, Assurance, Reability, Responsivenes do not have a positive but significant effect on customer satisfaction. Meanwhile, at the level of customer satisfaction, it can show the characteristics of products and services so that customers are satisfied or dissatisfied with the services provided. Satisfaction increases if the quality of service provided to customers matches the employee's perceived goals. The factors that determine the level of customer satisfaction are: a. Reliability b. Responsiveness c. guarantee d. Attention / empathy e. Complaint
Ti3C2Tx MXene as a surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrate
Authors: Minassian Hayk , Melikyan Armen , Goncalves Manuel R , Petrosyan Petros
Published: September 2023

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) of R6G molecule near Ti3C2Tx MXene flakes is analyzed theoretically. The flakes are modeled as nanoparticles of different shape and size. In order to determine the enhancement factor (EF) of SERS the dye molecule is modeled as a small sphere with polarizability spectrum based on experimental data. In the wavelength range 500 nm − 1000 nm the main contribution to SERS in the case of MXene substrate comes frompolarization induced by two mechanisms - interband transitions (IBT), longitudinal quadrupole and transversal quadrupole surface plasmon (LQSP and TQSP) resonances. We show that both polarization mechanisms present low sensitivity to the shape and size of MXene flakes, which makes it advantageous to use these 2D materials for manufacturing of SERS substrates. The electromagnetic SERS enhancement is determined by the “lightning rod” and “hot-spot” effects due to partial overlapping of absorption spectrum of the R6G molecule with these MXeneresonances. Good agreement between the calculated values of the EF and experimental data of Ti3C2Tx substrate is reached.
Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Return On Invested Capital
Authors: Munawar Aang , Zarazetari Refazira , Srihandoko Wimpi
Published: September 2023

The development of the business world is increasingly rapid accompanied by intense competition, making companies must be able to survive, one of which is by improving financial performance. Non-bank financial institution sector companies are one of the pillars of economic development. However, in the last five years, mining sector companies have experienced fluctuations in company profits due to the impact of the covid 19 pandemic, causing a decline in the company's financial performance.
This research was conducted to examine the effect of intellectual capital, growth ratio, liquidity (cash ratio), efficiency (net profit margin), effectiveness (total asset turnover), and leverage (debt to asset ratio) on companies in the non-bank financial institution sector on the IDX. There are 58 population of mining sector companies listed on the IDX. The sample of this research is 35 companies' financial statements obtained by using purposive sampling method. The analytical method used is panel data regression analysis with eviews 12 tools.
The results showed that intellectual capital, net profit margin, total asset turnover had a positive effect on return on invested capital (ROIC), growth ratio had a negative effect on return on invested capital (ROIC), while cash ratio and debt to asset ratio no effect on return on invested capital (ROIC). simultaneously intellectual capital, growth ratio, cash ratio, net profit margin, total asset turnover, and debt to asset ratio jointly influence return on invested capital (ROIC).
 
 Keyword : Intellectual Capital, Growth Ratio, Cash Ratio, Net Profit Margin, Total Asset Turnover, and  Debt to Asset Rasio
El Impacto de algunos Rasgos de la Personalidad en el Perfil de Ingreso de la Maestría en Docencia
Authors: Lagunas Sosa Ma de Lourdes , Rivera Corona José Guadalupe , Rodríguez Robles Luis Carlos
Published: September 2023

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo el conocer y analizar los rasgos de personalidad de los aspirantes a ingresar a la Maestría en Docencia. Dicho análisis se lleva a cabo en alumnos de la Universidad del Centro del Bajío, ubicado en la ciudad de Celaya, Guanajuato, México. Con el objetivo de conocer y analizar la relación existente entre la personalidad y el desempeño estudiantil. Por tal motivo se utilizó el cuestionario de los 16 Factores de Personalidad de Catell, aplicando el instrumento en alumnos inscritos dentro de la maestría de docencia, cuyas notas eran consideradas de alto rendimiento. Logrando identificar los rasgos que influyen en el desepeño estudiantil. Por lo que se emplearon análisis y comparativos entre grupos. Dentro de los resultados se destaca la importancia de las diversas características como:la apertura a la experiencia, la responsabilidad y sobre todo la extroversión. Los resultados concluyeron insights para la selección de aspirantes a cursar la Maestría en Docencia.