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Analisis Pengembangan Aplikasi Darurat Berbasis Mobile Web dengan Pendekatan Next.js Technology
Authors: Pratama Satria Yoga , Zaky Umar
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan aplikasi darurat berbasis web dan mobile yang mendukung permintaan bantuan darurat kepada kepolisian, pemadam kebakaran, dan rumah sakit secara online. Dengan menggunakan teknologi Next.js sebagai framework pengembangan web dan Kotlin untuk pengembangan aplikasi mobile, serta layanan berbasis lokasi untuk melacak dan mengirimkan posisi pengguna, aplikasi ini dirancang untuk memfasilitasi pengiriman permintaan bantuan darurat secara cepat dan efisien. Sistem ini dirancang dengan mempertimbangkan kebutuhan fungsional dan non-fungsional untuk memastikan keamanan data, kinerja tinggi, kemudahan penggunaan, ketersediaan, dan skalabilitas. Diharapkan aplikasi ini dapat menjadi solusi yang efektif dalam meningkatkan respons dan efisiensi operasional instansi terkait, serta memberikan rasa aman bagi masyarakat. Penelitian ini mencakup analisis kebutuhan, perancangan sistem, implementasi, dan evaluasi kinerja aplikasi. Hasil user acceptance test tersebut adalah rata-rata pengguna yang memilih setuju adalah (51/128; 40%) sedangkan yang memilih sangat setuju adalah (77/128; 60%).
Evaluasi Perbandingan Sistem Operasi Linux untuk Pemanfaatan Client-Server: Studi Kasus Ubuntu dan Debian
Authors: Nasrulah Dayu Ovtama , Hertaliando Abdee Wahyu , Tullah Rahmat , Ferawati Ferawati
Published: February 2025

Linux merupakan sistem operasi yang populer dalam lingkungan client-server karena sifatnya yang open source dan fleksibel. Namun, banyaknya distribusi Linux yang tersedia sering kali membuat pengguna bingung dalam menentukan pilihan yang paling sesuai dengan kebutuhan spesifik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan membandingkan dua distribusi Linux, yaitu Ubuntu dan Debian, dalam konteks pemanfaatan sebagai sistem operasi client-server. Studi ini menggunakan beberapa parameter, termasuk uji stress untuk mengukur kemampuan sistem, waktu booting, waktu instalasi sistem operasi, dukungan komunitas, serta kemudahan pembaruan sistem. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Debian lebih unggul dalam hal stabilitas dan kemampuan sistem di bawah tekanan (uji stress), namun Ubuntu menawarkan waktu instalasi dan booting yang lebih cepat serta dukungan komunitas yang lebih luas. Dalam hal kemudahan pembaruan sistem, Ubuntu juga menunjukkan keunggulan dibandingkan Debian. Penelitian ini penting untuk memberikan panduan bagi pengguna dalam memilih distribusi Linux yang sesuai, di mana Debian lebih ideal untuk server yang membutuhkan stabilitas, sementara Ubuntu lebih cocok untuk pengguna yang menginginkan kemudahan instalasi dan dukungan komunitas yang lebih baik.
Implementasi Algoritma Sequential Search dalam Pencarian Data Cuti pada Aplikasi Cuti Pegawai
Authors: Ridwan Widyawati Tri Ridha , Sunardi Sunardi , Alam Samsu
Published: February 2025

Aplikasi cuti pegawai merupakan suatu sistem yang digunakan oleh perusahaan atau instansi, untuk mempermudah pegawai dalam melakukan pengajuan cuti. Namun, Pengelolaan cuti pegawai seringkali menimbulkan kendala seperti kesulitan dalam pencarian data cuti dan juga kesulitan dalam memproses cuti. Hal ini berdampak pada efektivitas, efisiensi waktu dan akurasi dalam pengambilan keputusan terkait pengajuan cuti. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut dengan mengembangkan aplikasi cuti pegawai berbasis web yang lebih efektif. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pengembangan waterfall dan mengimplementasikan algoritma sequential search untuk mempercepat proses pencarian data cuti. Aplikasi ini dirancang dengan fitur pencarian yang komprehensif, memungkinkan pimpinan mencari data cuti berdasarkan berbagai kriteria dan juga kemudahan penacarian data cuti untuk memproses pengambilan keputusan lebih mudah. Untuk memastikan kualitas aplikasi, dilakukan pengujian black box dan User Acceptance Test (UAT) Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi berhasil meningkatkan efisiensi pencarian data cuti. Pengguna memberikan penilaian positif terhadap aspek desain dengan presentase sebesar 66%, kemudahan penggunaan dengan presentase sebesar 72%, dan tiga aspek akurasi, kelengkapan, dan efisiensi dengan presentase diatas 80%. Dengan demikian, aplikasi ini dapat menjadi solusi yang efektif dalam mengelola cuti pegawai, meningkatkan produktivitas instansi, dan mengurangi terjadinya kesalahan.
Smart Dustbin Berbasis Internet of Things (IoT) Sistem Informasi Menggunakan Telegram
Authors: Damayanti Santi , Noer Zeni Muhammad
Published: February 2025

Masalah pengelolaan sampah menjadi tantangan utama di masyarakat perkotaan akibat kapasitas tempat sampah yang terbatas, ketidakdisiplinan masyarakat dalam membuang sampah, dan sistem pemantauan yang kurang efisien. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sistem smart dustbin berbasis Internet of Things (IoT) dengan integrasi aplikasi Telegram untuk meningkatkan efisiensi pengelolaan sampah. Sistem ini dilengkapi dengan fitur buka-tutup otomatis, pemilahan sampah organik dan anorganik secara otomatis, serta notifikasi real-time kepada petugas kebersihan ketika kapasitas tempat sampah hampir penuh. Metode penelitian mencakup analisis kebutuhan, perancangan, implementasi menggunakan Arduino IDE dan NodeMCU ESP8266, serta pengujian sistem. Pengujian menunjukkan bahwa sensor ultrasonik mampu mendeteksi kapasitas tempat sampah dengan akurasi tinggi, dan notifikasi Telegram dikirim dengan waktu respons rata-rata 1-2 detik. Selain itu, fitur pemilahan otomatis berhasil memisahkan sampah organik dan anorganik, mendukung proses daur ulang secara efektif. Kesimpulannya, smart dustbin berbasis IoT ini tidak hanya meningkatkan efisiensi operasional dalam pengelolaan sampah, tetapi juga meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya kebersihan lingkungan. Implementasi sistem ini dapat menjadi solusi berkelanjutan dalam mendukung pengelolaan sampah modern di era kota pintar (smart city).
Deteksi Kebakaran Menggunakan Algoritma Single Shoot MultiBox Detector dengan Rule RGB dan Rule YcbCr
Authors: Baharuddin Baharuddin , Yuyun Yuyun , Nasrullah Nasrullah
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini mengembangkan sistem deteksi api berbasis computer vision menggunakan algoritma Single Shot Multibox Detector (SSD) untuk mengatasi keterbatasan sistem deteksi api konvensional yang umumnya kurang responsif dan kurang akurat dalam kondisi pencahayaan dan jarak yang bervariasi. Sistem ini menerapkan model SSD MobileNetV2 yang telah dilatih menggunakan dataset gambar api yang di-augmentasi, memungkinkan deteksi yang andal dalam berbagai skenario. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan kombinasi aturan RGB dan YCbCr secara signifikan meningkatkan akurasi deteksi, khususnya dalam mengurangi tingkat false positive yang sering terjadi pada metode sebelumnya. Selain itu, sistem ini meningkatkan efisiensi waktu deteksi dengan rasio deteksi api terhadap frame yang lebih optimal, sehingga dapat memberikan respons real-time yang cepat. Dengan tingkat akurasi yang tinggi dan kemampuan deteksi real-time, sistem ini efektif untuk aplikasi praktis seperti pemantauan kebakaran di area industri dan publik, memberikan perlindungan tambahan, serta mendukung tindakan preventif yang lebih cepat dalam menghadapi potensi kebakaran.
Optimalisasi Pemilihan Pelanggan Utama Berbasis Web Menggunakan Metode Multi Attribute Utility Theory
Authors: Ariati Nining , Suryati Suryati , Ikram Muhammad Ariq
Published: February 2025

Dalam era persaingan bisnis yang semakin ketat, perusahaan dituntut untuk memahami kebutuhan pelanggan secara mendalam. Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi penerapan Metode Multi Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) dalam pengembangan Sistem Pendukung Keputusan (SPK) untuk optimasi pengelolaan pelanggan. MAUT memungkinkan integrasi beragam faktor kualitatif dan kuantitatif, seperti frekuensi pembelian, nilai transaksi, dan tingkat kepuasan pelanggan, ke dalam sebuah model penilaian yang komprehensif. Melalui model ini, setiap pelanggan diberikan skor utilitas yang mencerminkan kontribusinya terhadap tujuan bisnis perusahaan. Dengan demikian, perusahaan dapat mengidentifikasi segmen pelanggan yang paling menguntungkan dan merancang strategi pemasaran yang lebih efektif. Keberhasilan penerapan SPK MAUT ini sangat bergantung pada akurasi data historis pelanggan dan validitas bobot yang diberikan pada setiap atribut. Validasi model ini dapat dilakukan melalui perbandingan hasil prediksi dengan data aktual. . Implementasi SPK MAUT tidak hanya membantu perusahaan dalam mengoptimalkan alokasi sumber daya, tetapi juga memungkinkan perusahaan untuk membangun hubungan yang lebih personal dengan pelanggan.
Penentuan Kualitas Kopra Berbasis Citra Kontur Menggunakan Metode Canny Edge Detection
Authors: Nugroho Chandra Wisnu , Nurtanio Ingrid , Jalil Abdul
Published: February 2025

UD Cendrawasih, yang berlokasi di Kelurahan Motoboi Kecil, Kotamobagu Selatan, Sulawesi Utara, adalah usaha jual beli kopra yang telah beroperasi lama. Proses penilaian kualitas kopra saat ini masih manual melalui inspeksi visual, yang meskipun andal, sering kali menghadirkan subjektivitas dan kurang konsisten. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengotomatisasi dan meningkatkan akurasi penilaian kualitas kopra menggunakan metode Canny Edge Detection dengan model Canny-Inception. Model ini mengklasifikasikan kopra menjadi tiga kelas: "basah" (kadar air tinggi), "kering" (kopra yang telah dikeringkan), dan "berjamur" (ditandai oleh warna dan bau). Data dibagi dalam tiga model: Model A (80:10:10), Model B (70:20:10), dan Model C (60:30:10). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Model C memberikan performa terbaik dengan akurasi validasi 87,50% pada epoch ke-9 dan validation loss 40,27%. Analisis menggunakan Confusion Matrix mengungkapkan Model A unggul pada kelas basah (81%), Model B pada kelas kering (62%), dan Model C pada kelas berjamur (76%). Dengan akurasi keseluruhan 87,50%, Model C dinilai paling efektif untuk klasifikasi kualitas kopra secara akurat dan konsisten.
Analisis Album Positions Oleh Ariana Grande Tidak Disarankan Bagi Anak Di Bawah Umur: Kajian Terjemahan
Authors: Yuliyanti Dwi , Gusthini Misyi
Published: February 2025

Penerjemhan merupakan penyampaian pesan dari BSu ke BSa dengan mempertahankan makna asli. Dalam penerjemahan terdapat kendala yang sering menemukan bahasa atau kata tabu karena sulit mnemukan padanan pada BSa. Sehingga penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis terjemahan album Positions dari Ariana Grande yang liriknya mengandung bahasa atau kata-kata tabu yang tidak disarankan bagi anak di bawah umur. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Data diperoleh dari membaca lirik lagu serta terjemahannya. Dari data tersebut penulis menggunakan teori Newmark (1988) untuk menganalisis teknik penerjemahannya serta menggunakan teori Jay (1996) untuk menganalisis kata-kata tabu yang terdapat pada lagu tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lirik album Positions yang dinyanyikan oleh Ariana Grande menggunakan teknik penerjemahan kata-per-kata dan teknik penerjemahan komunikatif. Sedangkan penelitian pada kata atau bahasa tabu yang menggunakan teori Jay (1996)  menunjukkan hasil bahwa ada tiga kategori, yaitu pelecehan seksual, penyebutan nama dan hinaan, dan bahasa vulgar.
Analisis Penggunaan Gaya Bahasa Dalam Novel "The Little Prince" Karya Antoine de Saint-Exupery: Kajian Stilistika dan Makna Filosofis Dibalik Narasi
Authors: Dea Dea , Hadi Muhammad Zaki Pahrul
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penggunaan gaya bahasa pada novel “The Little Prince” karya Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, serta menggali makna filosofis di balik narasinya. Novel ini merupakan salah satu karya sastra yang dikenal memiliki makna filosofis mendalam tentang kehidupan, persahabatan, imajinasi dan empati. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan pendekatan deskriptif-kualitatif dengan teknik analisis stilistika, yaitu mengidentifikasi, mengklasifikasi, dan menganalisis gaya bahasa yang digunakan dalam novel. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah sumber data tertulis yang terdapat dalam novel “The Little Prince” yang dipublikasikan pada tahun 2017 oleh Macmillan yang terdiri dari 110 halaman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalama novel “The Little Prince” karya Antoine de Saint-Exupéry terdapat beberapa penggunaan gaya bahasa yaitu gaya bahasa personafikasi, gaya bahasa metafora, gaya bahasa simile, gaya bahasa ironi, dan gaya bahasa onomatopea.
Kata kunci: gaya bahasa, makna filosofis, stilistika, “The Little Prince”, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Komparasi Dinamika Sosial-Ekonomi Sebelum dan Setelah Menjadi Pekerja Migran Indonesia
Authors: Arrazi Muhammad Agil Thoriqan , Fathurrahman Lalu Nasri , Meinaldi M Azmi , Langit Madiska Damar , Cahyadi M Bagus , Wijayanti Ika
Published: February 2025

Fenomena migrasi ini memberikan dampak ekonomi positif berupa peningkatan pendapatan dan kualitas hidup keluarga PMI, namun juga menghadirkan tantangan sosial, seperti adaptasi budaya, eksploitasi, dan perlakuan tidak adil di negara tujuan. Nusa Tenggara Barat merupakan daerah dengan jumlah PMI yang cukup besar. Kondisi ini berkorelasi dengan kemiskinan yang menjadi motif para PMI. Para PMI mengalami dinamika sosial ekomomi baik sebelum keberangkatan dan setelah kembali ke daerah asal.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami perjalanan hidup PMI asal Lombok Barat sebelum dan setelah bekerja di luar negeri serta mengkaji dinamika sosial-ekonomi yang mereka alami. Dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif dan pendekatan fenomenologi, data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam dan observasi partisipatif terhadap PMI yang telah kembali ke Lombok Barat dan keluarga mereka. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perubahan signifikan dalam kehidupan para PMI, baik dalam aspek ekonomi maupun sosial. Sebelum berangkat menjadi PMI, problematika utama adalah aspek ekonomi meliputi kekurangan dalam pemenuhan kebutuhan pangan, papan, dan sandang. Setelah kembali ke daerah asal, para PMI dapat meningkatkan kondisi ekonomi baik sandang, pangan mapupun papan, meningkatkan status sosial, memiliki pekerjaaan, melakukan investasi, dan menabung.
Strategi Reintegrasi Pekerja Migran Indonesia di Lombok: Proses Adaptasi Pasca Kepulangan ke Wilayah Asal
Authors: Yulianti Dini , Girhan Gera , Aprilia Hespi , Unsayain Hazzil , Wijayanti Ika
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini berfokus pada proses adaptasi mantan Pekerja Migran Indonesia (PMI) asal Lombok setelah kembali ke wilayah asal. Penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya dukungan dari keluarga, masyarakat, dan kebijakan pemerintah dalam membantu mantan PMI menavigasi proses adaptasi mereka, serta memberikan wawasan yang lebih dalam mengenai dampak migrasi terhadap individu dan komunitas. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dan pendekatan studi kasus, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi strategi adaptasi yang diterapkan oleh mantan PMI dalam menghadapi tantangan sosial, ekonomi, dan budaya pasca kepulangan informan mantan pmi asal pulau lombok yang telah kembali ke daerah asal. Temuan dalam penelitian ini dianalisis menggunakan teori Struktural Fungsional Talcott Parsons yang mengungkapkan bahwa keberhasilan adaptasi melibatkan empat fungsi utama: adaptasi terhadap lingkungan baru, pencapaian tujuan hidup, integrasi sosial, dan pemeliharaan nilai-Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa motivasi utama para PMI untuk bekerja di luar negeri adalah perbaikan kondisi ekonomi dan peningkatan kesejahteraan keluarga. Namun, proses reintegrasi ke dalam masyarakat lokal tidaklah mudah; para PMI harus menyesuaikan diri dengan perubahan lingkungan sosial dan budaya yang terjadi selama mereka merantau.
Pengembangan Metode Pembelajaran My Trip My Entrepreneur Mata Pelajaran Technopreneurship SMKN 1 Masbagik
Authors: Rachman Dedy Febry , Amri Syaiful
Published: February 2025

Tujuan penelitian pengembangan ini diharapkan akan menghasilkan suatu paket produk pengembangan berupa Metode pembelajaran: 1). Perangkat pembelajaran, 2). Pedoman penilaian/evaluasi pembelajaran, 3). Pedoman untuk pengembangan pembelajaran, 4). Menghasilkan Metode pembelajaran berbasis game yang di adopsi dari monopoli, 5). Pengembangan Metode didasarkan pada identifikasi karakteristik mahasiswa pada usianya yang telah mencapai tahap operasional formal dari sisi perkembangan kognitif, 6). Pengembangan Metode didasarkan pada identifkasi tujuan pembelajaran dengan mempertimbangkan kurikulum yang telah diterapkan yaitu pengembangan materi dari kurikulum 2013, 7). Metode pembelajaran fokus pada satu materi saja, dan tidak dapat diterapkan Metode yang sama untuk  materi pelajaran yang lainnya.
Setelah produk selesai dikembangkan selanjutnya dilakukan proses uji validasi ahli, uji coba perorangan, uji kelompok kecil dan uji lapangan. Berdasarkan hasil uji tersebut, Metode pembelajaran sangat valid, menarik, dan efektif dapat diterapkan dalam pembelajaran. Hal ini dapat diketahui dari hasil uji validasi dengan tingkat kelayakan produk dari ahli isi/materi sebesar 89%, validasi ahli media pembelajaran diperoleh skor rata-rata sebesar 91%.Tingkat kemenarikan produk dengan skor presentase rata-rata sebesar 92,92% masuk kriteria sangat menarik. Produk efektif digunakan dengan rata-rata skor presentase sebesar 90,76%.
Produk ini juga dapat dimanfaatkan untuk kalangan lebih luas dengan penyesuaian terutama penyesuaian pada karakteristik mahasiswa sebagai pengguna. Lebih lanjut Metode pembelajaran yang sudah dikembangkan dapat diintegrasikan dengan penggunaan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi.
L’incidence du rôle d’infirmière clinicienne spécialisée dans le programme des néoplasies myéloprolifératives : Deuxième partie – L’expérience des soins des patients et de l’équipe
Authors: Cheung Verna , Powis Melanie , Claudio Jaime , Lindberg Greg , Arruda Andrea , Emanuele Cristina , Nye Taylor , Davidson Marta , Bankar Aniket , Sibai Hassan , Gupta Vikas , Maze Dawn
Published: February 2025

Les néoplasies myéloprolifératives forment un groupe de troubles clonaux rares des cellules progénitrices hématopoïétiques; elles sont associées à des symptômes propres à la maladie, à des événements thrombotiques et à un risque d’évolution vers la leucémie myéloblastique aiguë (Tefferi, 2021). La relative rareté de cette pathologie ainsi que la complexité des soins ont mené à la création du programme des néoplasies myéloprolifératives du Centre de cancérologie Princess Margaret. Le programme applique un modèle de soins partagés avec des hématologues de la région (qui deviennent partenaires des soins partagés) pour assurer aux patients l’accès à un spécialiste des néoplasies myéloprolifératives tout en continuant de recevoir des soins près de chez eux (Cheung et al., 2021). En place depuis 2016, le rôle d’infirmière clinicienne spécialisée (ICS) a fait son apparition non seulement pour appuyer le modèle de soins partagés, mais aussi pour faciliter le triage des patients nouvellement aiguillés vers le centre, et faciliter les consultations et le suivi. Bien que ce rôle fasse partie du système de santé depuis les années 1940, sa définition et ses avantages demeurent parfois flous pour l’équipe interdisciplinaire. La série d’articles décrit, à l’aide d’une approche multiméthode, le processus et les résultats quantitatifs de l’évaluation des effets du rôle d’ICS sur le programme des néoplasies myéloprolifératives. Cette seconde partie traite de l’expérience des soins que font les patients et les soignants de la présence de l’ICS au sein de l’équipe de professionnels.

Mots-clés : infirmière clinicienne spécialisée, influence du rôle, économie de coûts
Programme pilote de rééducation sensitive des neuropathies périphériques induites par la chimiothérapie (NPIC) auprès d’une clientèle oncologique
Authors: Hébert Johanne , Bergeron Anne-Sophie , Claveau Christine
Published: February 2025

Un programme pilote de rééducation sensitive pour les neuropathies périphériques induites par la chimiothérapie (NPIC) a été développé par une ergothérapeute d’un centre de cancérologie du Québec. Inspiré de la méthode de rééducation sensitive de la douleur (MRSD) de Spicher (2003) pour les cas de traumas nerveux, ce programme novateur dans le contexte oncologique s’adresse aux personnes présentant des douleurs ou des inconforts neuropathiques au niveau des mains ou des pieds. Le programme comporte un volet de rééducation sensitive et un volet d’exercices physiques. Il vise à diminuer les symptômes neuropathiques et à améliorer les capa­cités fonctionnelles et la qualité de vie. Les résultats sont prometteurs chez les personnes qui ont une prise en charge rapide, s’engagent activement et montrent une assiduité dans la mise en place des recommandations. D’autres études sont toutefois nécessaires pour étayer la validité d’un tel programme auprès de cette clientèle.
Prediction of defects in Smart Contracts applying Deep Learning with Solidity metrics
Authors: Oliveira Rogério de J. , Lucas Edson M. , Libotte Gustavo Barbosa
Published: February 2025

Smart Contracts are autonomous, self-executable programs that facilitate agreement execution without the need for intermediaries. These contracts are also susceptible to software defects, leading to vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers. The use of models for predicting software defects is a well-studied research area. However, applying these models with Smart Contract metrics is an area that remains underexplored. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether deep learning models used in the prediction of traditional software defects produce equivalent results with specific Smart Contract metrics. Machine learning models were applied to four data sets, and performances were evaluated using Precision, Recall, F-score, Area under the curve (AUC), Precision-recall curve (PRC), and Matthews Correlation Coefficient (MCC). This approach complements traditional formal verification methods, which, although accurate, are often slower and less adaptable to emerging vulnerabilities. By employing deep learning, the model enables faster and more cost-effective analysis of large volumes of Smart Contracts. Unlike conventional techniques that rely on expert-defined rules and require substantial computational resources, this model offers scalable and continuous monitoring. Consequently, the research provides a complementary solution that can significantly enhance the security of the smart contract ecosystem, allowing for the detection of potential defects before exploitation occurs.
The Roots of War in the 21st Century
Authors: Doyle Randall
Published: February 2025

This book argues that the 21st century will witness a fundamental global shift in economic and military hegemonic power from the U.S.-European sphere to the U.S.-Asia-Pacific region. The rise of China is recognized as the primary reason for the resurgence of the Asia-Pacific in the 21st century, but several other countries, such as Japan, South Korea, and Australia, are also becoming increasingly important geostrategic players within the region. And, there is the real potential for the development of a new and dynamic regional organization that would address the future economic and security challenges, dangers, and prospects confronting Asia-Pacific as the 21st century unfolds. Professor Randall Doyle provides a detailed and expansive overview of what is quickly becoming the fastest developing and most important region in the world. Dr. Doyle believes geography, hegemony, and politics will represent the foundational pillars for change, progress, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region during the 21st century.
This Way Out
Authors: Abrahams Joseph Isaac
Published: February 2025

This Way Out, a report of work done six decades ago in Howard Hall, the maximum security section of St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, D.C., is immediately pertinent to today's forensic and mental health crises. The two volumes of this work help fill a need for specific data on what transpires in psychotherapy, especially that of sexual and psychotic offenders. In an era prior to medication, the therapist employs a version of Freudian analysis and adapts it to groups, both large and small. A sophisticated program resulted, in which a spiritual component, messianism, is pivotal. The author relates this dramatic story through his narrative accounts of 629 sessions. Early in the work, he presents the microanalysis of a session, to make explicit what he and the members said and did to alter their severe personal and social alienation. An informal running commentary, journalist headlines, and annotated bibliography assist the reader in the exploration and comprehension of this extensive work.
Science Without Boundaries
Authors: Ostreng Willy
Published: February 2025

Science without Boundaries discusses the many issues involved in going beyond disciplinary research practices in science, politics and society, and addresses the complexities of their interface. Governments and politicians are increasingly calling upon the scientific community to deal with global challenges such as climate change, poverty, international governance, peace-making et cetera. These are calls for interdisciplinary research - calls to deal with the interaction of parts in complex systems. The book addresses questions like these: -Does interdisciplinary research fit into the overall disciplinary organization of the sciences? -Does interdisciplinary research meet the high scientific standards of the research community? -How does the science community adopt to changing circumstances? -How responsive is the science community to social and political needs? -To what extent do governments intervene to influence science? -What pattern of interaction exists between politics, society and research? Polar research is used to show how politics may intermingle with science to safeguard national interests in times of dramatic international change.
Someone Out There Is Listening
Authors: Petkus Ed
Published: February 2025

Someone Out There is Listening tells the story of Eddie Hazell, a jazz guitar player and vocalist with a unique style unmatched in the last half century. Hazell had a combination of good looks, skills, and style. He was a '50s guy - heady, hopeful, and a believer in the system even though it didn't always work for him. As a rising star, Hazell had great bookings across the country and Canada. He was compared to some of the top stars in the music business, columnists and critics gave him solid reviews and high praise for his performances, and disc jockeys played his recordings and were eager for more. People who knew him had no doubt that he would make the big time - it was only a matter of when. Eddie Hazell's story is about the times and the vicissitudes of the music business, and what it took to accomplish one's goals. Eddie strove not only for success, but to persevere during bad times and personal hardships, while still maintaining artistic integrity and enjoyment of life. Eddie Hazell went the full mile; he didn't leave anything out. The celebrated music producer George Martin once said: 'The music business is littered with shooting stars that burned out. So pace yourselves; it's not a sprint. It is more like a marathon. Remember you have to keep running.' Eddie Hazell's life is a musical marathon - reading about it is like running with him and the many other runners in his field.
Bobby Brown and Richie Blue
Authors: Penaskovic Richard , Penaskovic Robert
Published: February 2025

Bobby Brown and Richie Blue: A Spiritual Memoir tells the story of a set of twins and their unique perspective on life. The book discusses topics ranging from the pre-and post-Vatican II church and religious life, urban life in the 1950s, the antinomies between two ethnic groups: the Italians and the Slovaks, and the psyche of twins. Each chapter concludes with a section called 'Counting Our Blessings,' in which the authors reflect upon the spiritual lessons they have learned throughout their lives. Despite challenges during childhood, the twins depended on each other for emotional survival and learned to trust in God at an early age.
Lead or Leave
Authors: Hull Roger H.
Published: February 2025

Lead or Leave provides a checklist of what works and what does not work for those wanting to lead colleges and universities in the 21st century and those with responsibility for the oversight of those institutions. Importantly, this book also seeks to keep educators on a morally straight course. Aimed at presidents and trustees (as well as those who aspire to those positions), Lead or Leave is a valuable guide for anyone concerned about institutions of higher education in the United States.
Great Singers
Authors: Striny Denes
Published: February 2025

This book supplies detailed explanations for young singers, teachers, and professional singers with 'troubled' voices. Striny's previous book, Head First, discussed this process but without specific instructions to accomplish the task. This completely original process was conceived by Striny to correct major problems in his voice that had been caused by two separate voice teachers. The content of the process and the suggested duration of time duplicate exactly what his self-study called for in both cases. Readers will feel in tune with a philosophy generated through this endeavor, which cements self-confidence and self-esteem with the attained accomplishments. It permits you to do your tasks without overt manipulation.
If Jesus Could Not Save Himself, How Would He Save Me?
Authors: Camacho Julián Segura
Published: February 2025

As the country recognizes the 101st birthday of former President Ronald Reagan, this memoir offers insight into a local Anglo-Protestant community in Westchester, California, that was but one grain of sand in a sea of change that led to the Reagan Revolution. In the early 1980s, this cohort of Anglo-Protestants reached out to neighborhood youngsters in a dedicated attempt to “save” them from hell. Julian Segura Camacho, a Mexican American teenager living in California at the time, soon found himself attending an all-white church, primarily upper class but still sprinkled with less fortunate ones. This Assembly of God church became a family and much like any relationship, Camacho found pleasure and anguish as different personalities played themselves out.

As a member of this communal religious and racialized space, Camacho was able to see firsthand how the Reagan Revolution attracted those who felt the US was becoming too secular. Yet this book is not political; it is simply a story of a Mexican American boy engaged in a seven-year routine of bible study, youth and boy scout activities, and camping trips, along with sermons about the coming of Christ, and the evils of Darwinism.
A Modest Certainty
Authors: Schubert Frank D.
Published: February 2025

The central problem of philosophy is the problem of certainty. What does it mean to be sure? Are there ideas beyond the possibility of error or refutation? What does it mean for a notion to be incorrigible? In this book, Frank D. Schubert squarely addresses the question of whether there is a single standard of certainty that can be applied to such disparate areas as logic, mathematics, politics, religion, familial/tribal commitments, and science. Schubert proposes a common standard for assessing certainty — the certainty of knowing one’s own personal proper name — as a standard that can establish common ground within each widely disparate area. The result is a new “philosophy in a grand manner” and a powerful ethical proposal for our time.
The Influence of Carlos Prieto on Contemporary Cello Music
Authors: Saucedo Estrada Alán Saúl
Published: February 2025

This book includes biographical information on Carlos Prieto, his contributions to music, as well as a detailed catalog of 72 pieces commissioned and/or dedicated to him. A graduate of MIT and a former director of Fundidora, the biggest steel company in Mexico, Carlos Prieto decided at the age of 38 to abandon his career as a business man and become a full time professional cellist. Since then he has premiered over 90 pieces, most of them commissioned and/or dedicated to him by Latin-American composers. These commissions and dedications represent about 50 percent of the music written for the cello by Latin-American composers. This is the first time a study has been conducted on this body of music.
Public Speaking Basics
Authors: Griffin Michael A.
Published: February 2025

This textbook provides concise information, classroom exercises, homework assignments, and speeches to enable college students to master public speaking. There is an emphasis on creating effective thesis sentences, motivational appeals, introductions and conclusions, outlines, and supporting information. The text includes sample speeches for each speaking assignment along with pertinent speech evaluation forms. Chapter topics include speech anxiety, delivery, subject selection and audience analysis, thesis sentences, motivational appeals, organizing and outlining, introduction and conclusion methods, supporting information, presentational aids, effective listening, Standard American English sounds, and creating various informative, persuasive, and special occasion speeches. A sample course syllabus is provided, as well as a test study guide. In this revised edition, some of the chapter exercises have been revamped, some sample speech outlines updated, some of the explanations clarified, and a new special occasion speech has been included.
The a to Z of New Age Movements
Authors: York Michael
Published: February 2025

The decline of institutionalized religion in the increasingly secularized West has been offset by the contemporary spiritual development understood in the form of emerging New Age movements. This reference presents the potpourri of spiritual and psycho-physical therapeutic practices associated with this affirmation of the individual's spiritual freedom, the expectation of a future golden age, the emphasis on self-development, and the holistic pluralism that sets the dominant pulse for innovative spirituality in the twenty-first century. The A to Z of New Age Movements furnishes profiles and explanations of New Age spokespeople and leaders, of a range of human potential and self-help practices, of countercultural spiritual developments, and of different groups and organizations that identify as New Age. The dictionary consists of over 240 individual entries along with an introduction that describes the historical foundations of the New Age orientation and its relation with contemporary Western paganism. It also presents the sociological dimension of New Age expression, as well as the kinds of criticism with which the New Age identity must contend. There is both a New Age Chronology and a bibliography also included.
The a to Z of Sikhism
Authors: McLeod W. H.
Published: February 2025

Contrary to popular opinion, there is more to Sikhism than the distinctive dress. First of all, there is the emergence of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and the long line of his successors. There are the precepts, many related to liberation through the divine name or nam. There is a particularly turbulent history in which the Sikhs have fought to affirm their beliefs and resist external domination that continues to this day. There is also, more recently, the dispersion from the Punjab throughout the rest of India and on to Europe and the Americas. With this emigration Sikhism has become considerably less exotic, but hardly better known to outsiders. This reference is an excellent place to learn more about the religion. It provides a chronology of events, a brief introduction that gives a general overview of the religion, and a dictionary with several hundred entries, which present the gurus and other leaders, trace the rather complex history, expound some of the precepts and concepts, describe many of the rites and rituals, and explain the meaning of numerous related expressions. All this, along with a bibliography, provides readers with an informative and accessible guide toward understanding Sikhism.
The a to Z of the Druzes
Authors: Swayd Samy
Published: February 2025

The Druzes are one of the smallest, least studied, and most esoteric religious communities in the Middle East. This is because the Druze teachings remain inaccessible not only to outsiders but also to uninitiated members within the Druze community itself. Furthermore, proselytizing_inducing someone to convert to one's own religious faith_has been prohibited since the establishment of the sect in the 11th century. In order to resist assimilation by the various empires and colonial powers that sought to dominate them_the Byzantines, various Arab dynasties, the Mamluks and Ottomans, the British and French, in addition to the nations that govern them_the Druzes disguise and conceal their beliefs. Therefore, not much is known by outsiders about the Druzes. This dictionary provides nearly 1,000 concise and informative cross-referenced A to Z entries on religious, political, and cultural themes, as well as entries on a number of major families and individuals (artists, writers, diplomats, and leaders) who have contributed to the Druze communities. This volume is also complemented with a chronology, an introductory essay, and a bibliography.
Experiencing Stravinsky
Authors: Maconie Robin
Published: February 2025

Hear the name “Igor Stravinsky” and the first thing that comes to mind is a composer of ponderous, “serious” music. But did you know that Stravinsky lived much of his life in Hollywood? That he collaborated on musical projects with Pablo Picasso and George Balanchine? That his work subtly espoused deeply held political views and reflected key literary influences? That he was not only interested in the modern communication technologies of his time—sound recording, radio, television, even early computers—but wrote music that echoed their impact?

In Experiencing Stravinsky, music historian Robin Maconie takes a fresh approach to understanding this great composer’s works, explaining what makes Stravinsky’s sound unique and what we, as listeners, need to know in order to appreciate the variety and brilliance of his compositions. Experiencing Stravinsky is more than just another work of music appreciation. In the author’s deft hands, Stravinsky’s long musical career is a guided tour through 20th-century history, from Czarist Russia and two world wars to the height of the Hollywood era and the birth of the information age. Maconie has provided nothing less than an operating manual to getting the most out of Stravinsky’s music.
The Price of Admission
Authors: Kane Thomas J.
Published: February 2025

Over the past fifteen years, a college education has become increasingly valuable in the labor market. As a result, the stakes have been raised in the debate over college admissions and student financial aid. With the gap in college enrollment widening by family income, the time has come to examine the strengths and weaknesses of the American system for financing higher education and to rethink its structure from the ground up. This book begins with an overview of the many indirect ways in which Americans pay for college--as taxpayers, students, and parents--and describes the sometimes perverse ways in which state and federal financial aid policies interact. Thomas J. Kane evaluates alternative explanations for the rise in public and private college costs--weighing the role of federal financial aid policy, higher input costs, and competitive pressures on individual colleges. He analyzes how far we have come in ensuring access to all. Evidence suggests that large differences in college enrollment remain between high and low income students, even those with similar test scores and attending the same high schools. Kane promotes a package of reforms intended to squeeze more social bang from the many public bucks devoted to higher education. For example, he advocates "front-loading" the Pell grant program, limiting eligibility to those in their first two years of college, and providing a larger share of federal subsidies by assessing student resources after college rather than evaluating a single year of parents income and assets before college. Copublished with the Russell Sage Foundation
The New Is Not yet Born
Authors: Ohlson Thomas , Stedman Stephen John
Published: February 2025

In April 1994, black and white South Africans voted for the first time for a nonracial government. This watershed election in the spring of '94 was one of many profound changes in Southern Africa, including independence in Namibia, democratic elections in Zambia, a peace agreement in Mozambique, and renewed civil war in Angola.

The authors explore the sources and dynamics of the political, economic, and diplomatic transformations that took place in Southern Africa. They recount how Southern Africa has long endured costly, violent domestic and interstate conflicts, often complicated and intensified by external interventions and interests. They also analyze the various attempts to resolve Southern Africa's conflicts. They suggest that the democratic transition in South Africa has opened the possibility to create a secure Southern Africa, but they also note that past conflict legacies and new unanticipated conflicts could stand in the way. The challenge ahead will be to create new institutions at the national and regional levels that can help political players resolve conflict without resorting to violence.
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Authors: Aghaei Reza , Hsu Edmund , McCoy Christopher
Published: February 2025

Case Presentation: We describe a middle-aged female with past medical history of ulcerative colitis presenting to the emergency department with bilateral painful ulcers rapidly growing on her lower legs in the prior four weeks. She was consulted by a dermatologist and after a thorough clinical and pathology assessment (as a diagnosis of exclusion), treatment for pyoderma gangrenosum was started. Discussion: Pyoderma gangrenosum is a painful, chronic, ulcerative disorder often occurring in association with systemic disease. We review the clinical presentation of pyoderma gangrenosum and its complications. We describe the characteristics of ulcers with pictures from the patient. Our case illustrates the findings of pyoderma gangrenosum both clinically and pathologically.
Pemikiran Tentang Pengembangan Layanan Khusus Siswa Cerdas Istimewa (CI) Dan Berbakat Istimewa (BI) Di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Ponorogo
Authors: Hamdy Mohammad Zainal , Ningsih Wiwik Prasetiyo , Huda Miftahul
Published: February 2025

Specially Intelligent and Specially Talented are extraordinary human resource potentials that must be empowered and maximized. One way to optimize this potential is to provide special class services that suit their needs for school-age children. Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Ponorogo is one of the schools that has special services for Specially Intelligent and Specially Talented students. The purpose of this study was to understand about Specially Intelligent and Specially Talented Students, and to find out what special services MAN 2 Ponorogo has for Specially Intelligent and Specially Talented Students. This study uses a Qualitative Field Type Approach where data is generated through Interviews, Documentation, and Documents. The results of this study are that Specially Intelligent and Specially Talented students are students who have above average intelligence, marked by an IQ above 130, are able to learn quickly, and are able to think abstractly and complexly. Meanwhile, the class services available at MAN 2 Ponorogo for Specially Intelligent and Specially Talented Students are the 2-year Semester Credit System (SKS) Class, Achievement Development Class, Skills Class, Sports Class, Research Class, Tahfidz Class, Olympiad Class, and Academic Class.
The Urgency of Digitalizing Islamic Religious Learning In Pesantren
Authors: AR Samsul
Published: February 2025

Online learning is conducted as an alternative form of education during the pandemic. Online learning is intended to ensure that education can continue under any circumstances, including during the Covid-19 pandemic, to advance the nation's intellectual development. During the pandemic, Islamic boarding schools must remain operational to provide educational and religious guidance to students. Restricting gatherings, maintaining physical distance, and wearing masks are among the measures to collectively combat the coronavirus. On the other hand, the teaching and learning process at Islamic boarding schools must continue so that students can acquire religious knowledge amid the global epidemic. One alternative is the digitalization of Islamic religious learning at boarding schools, using the internet as a tool to connect students, scholars, and alumni for continuous religious studies. The digitalization of digitalization of Islamic religious learning at boarding schools aims to facilitate learning for students who cannot return to the schools but can continue their studies at home. This study is a literature review with a descriptive analysis approach. The data used are derived from various documents, including journals, books, and similar sources.
Directive Speech Act Translation in ‘Alephia 2053’ Movie Subtitle: Comparison of Arabic-English and Arabic-Indonesian Translation
Authors: Irianti Waviq Alfiana , Anis Muhammad Yunus
Published: February 2025

This study aims to describe the types of directive speech acts, the use of techniques, translation, methods and ideology of Arabic-English and Arabic-Indonesian translation of 'Alephia 2053' movie subtitles. This research used descriptive analysis to describe the findings qualitative was chosen as the method of this research. Consequently, the data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman and Spradley models. The results of this study stated that there were 80 data consisting of eight types of directive speech acts, in which the frequency of the use of Arabic-English version techniques was found 194 times for 12 techniques. The results of the method and ideology of the Arabic-English version oriented to the target language amounted to 181 data (93.3%) of translation techniques and the translation ideology of the Arabic-English version of directive speech acts adheres to the ideology of domestication. While the frequency of use of the Arabic-Indonesian version of the technique was found 138 times for 11 techniques. The results of the method and ideology of the Arabic-Indonesian version oriented to the target language amounted to 130 data (94.2%) of translation techniques and the ideology of translation of directive speech acts in the Arabic-Indonesian version adheres to the ideology of domestication