bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
RhFe Alloying Promotes the Efficient and Selective Conversion of Syngas to Ethanol
Authors: Wei Zhou , Docherty Scott , Lam Erwin , Ehinger Christian , Zhou Xiaoyu , Hou Yuhui , Laveille Paco , Copéret Christophe
Published: January 2025

The direct conversion of syngas to ethanol is a promising route for the sustainable production of value-added chemicals and fuels. While Fe-promoted Rh-based catalysts have long been studied because of their notable activity and selectivity towards ethanol, the nature of Rh-Fe interaction and the catalyst structure under reaction conditions remain poorly understood due to the intrinsic complexity of heterogeneous catalysts prepared by conventional approaches. In this work, we construct well-defined RhFe@SiO2 model catalysts via surface organometallic chemistry (SOMC), composed of small and narrowly distributed nanoparticles supported on silica. Such RhFe@SiO2 catalyst converts syngas into ethanol, reaching an overall selectivity of 38% ethanol among all products at 8.4% CO conversion, while the non-promoted Rh@SiO2 catalyst mostly yields methane (selectivity > 90%) and no ethanol. Detailed in situ XAS and DRIFTS studies reveal that the RhFe@SiO2 catalyst corresponds to an Rh-Fe alloy with ca. 3:1 Rh/Fe ratio alongside residual FeII single site. The alloy is stable under working conditions, promoting high activity and ethanol selectivity.
Streamlining Material Testing: Collaborative Robotics for Specimen Monitoring
Authors: Stack Brody , Hernández-del-Valle Miguel , Mascaraque-León Aroa , Langeois Loris , Porath Jacob , Fernandez-Blazquez Juan Pedro , Echeverry-Rendón Mónica , Haranczyk Maciej
Published: January 2025

The development of polymer materials for real-world applications requires careful assessment of material degradation over time and under environmental exposure. Such tests often necessitate frequent monitoring of test specimens, which can become burdensome for researchers. In this study, we present the application of a collaborative robot to automate repetitive tasks involved in monitoring materials exposed to solvent such as water. The primary setup enables the monitoring of a large number of specimens immersed in a water bath, recording their mass, and directing them for mechanical testing at specified intervals. The experiment is further supported by several do-it-yourself accessories, including Arduino-controlled water replacement, temperature regulation, and specimen drying. We demonstrate the setup’s utility by monitoring water absorption in various nylon materials, as well as the Charpy impact strength of polylactic acid (PLA) specimens immersed in water. Lastly, we discuss additional modifications to allow for more complex measurements, particularly for samples requiring precise control over the composition of the immersion solvent.
Compositional and functional diversity of minimal primitive coacervates in a nucleic acid-peptide world
Authors: Nakashima Karina Kinuyo , Mihoubi Fatma Zohra , Saraya Jagandeep , Russell Kieran , Rahmatova Fidan , Robinson James , Maristany Maria Julia , Huertas Jan , Rubio-Sánchez Roger , Collepardo-Guevara Rosana , O'Flaherty Derek , Bonfio Claudia
Published: January 2025

The RNA-peptide world hypothesis postulates the early co-evolution of RNA and peptides, leading to the emergence of non-enzymatic RNA replication and peptide synthesis. Although nucleotides and amino acids were shown to form and polymerise under prebiotic conditions, the origin of their synergy, ubiquitously preserved in the central dogma of modern biology, remains unclear. We propose that the cooperation between DNA, RNA and peptides might have stemmed from their co-localisation in early compartments. Here we show that heterogeneous mixtures of prebiotic oligonucleotides and peptides spontaneously assemble into primitive coacervates. Experimental and computational studies reveal that peptide/nucleic acid coacervates are more robust and form over a broader range of conditions than peptide/peptide analogues. Notably, RNA-based coacervates exhibit exceptional stability and, in the presence of DNA, minimal viscosity, facilitating the diffusion of reactive oligonucleotides and supporting prebiotic RNA chemistry. Our findings suggest that coacervation may have occurred in the early on the evolutionary timeline, fostering the emergence of a nucleic acid-peptide world. This study provides new insights into the prebiotic role of coacervates, reconsidering their significance in the origins of life and the emergence of primitive replication and translation systems.
Guest-directed synthesis reveals vast family of robust polyphenolic metal-organic frameworks
Authors: Svensson Grape Erik , Lopez-Olvera Alfredo , Zheng Yan , Xia Yu , Willhammar Tom , Inge A. Ken
Published: January 2025

Structure directing agents (SDAs) are widely used in the synthesis of ubiquitous porous materials, such as zeolites, but their application and role in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) has been comparatively understudied. Here we report a diverse family of anionic MOFs with all frameworks constructed exclusively from the same metal cation and plant-based organic linker—Zr(IV) cations and ellagate anions. Applying the same synthesis conditions but only changing the species of the SDA resulted in 10 novel zirconium ellagate MOFs (denoted SU-103 – SU-112) with varying dimensionality, topologies, Zr(IV) coordination geometries, intermolecular framework interactions, and framework interpenetration. Modern electron diffraction and electron microscopy techniques revealed the location of the SDA molecules in the pores of all MOFs, enabling a detailed study of their interactions. Despite having similar framework compositions, the properties of these MOFs noticeably differ due to the different ammonium SDAs and the unique framework structures obtained. The MOFs demonstrate chemical stability in aqueous media, basic conditions, and concentrated salt solutions, which is attributed to the strong Zr-catecholate chelating interactions consolidating the frameworks. We anticipate these 10 MOFs are only a small portion of a potential plethora of MOFs that could be discovered within this system. This lays the groundwork for the discovery of many other chemically robust structure-directed MOFs made with different cationic SDAs, framework metal cations, as well as other organic linkers with polyanionic functional groups.
Rational design of lithium sulphonamide polymeric cation exchange membranes for LiOH production by electrodialysis
Authors: Amores Marco , Gallastegui Antonela , O’Dell Luke A. , Ang Kwang Loon , Nikoloski Aleksandar N. , Mecerreyes David , Kerr Robert , Pozo-Gonzalo Cristina
Published: January 2025

Electrodialytic conversion of lithium salts obtained from either hard-rock minerals or brines into high-value battery-grade lithium hydroxide is gaining traction as an alternative green technology. Current cation exchange membranes employed in Li-salt electrodialysis possess low selectivity towards Li and are dominated by polyfluoroalkyl polymer-based membranes which pose significant environmental challenges. Hence, there is a need for the development of inexpensive membranes for Li-salt electrodialysis applications with a lower content of environmentally hazardous fluorinated compounds. In this work, novel self-standing Li-selective and low fluorine content membranes have been developed based on inexpensive methacrylic monomers including a lithium sulfonyl-1-(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide monomer. The membranes were prepared via a fast UV-curing photopolymerisation process. Rational design of the membranes with different co-monomer compositions and crosslinking degrees enabled the tailoring of the membrane properties including water uptake, mechanical strength and electrochemical performance. The membranes showed a high Li-ion conductivity of up to 6.2 mS cm-1 and comparable electrodialytic performance to that of the NafionTM 117 membrane as benchmark, i.e., relatively low energy consumption of 13.9 kWh kg-1LiOH and high molar flux of up to 3.9 mmol h-1, with superior Li+/Na+ separation of 0.98.
Macrocycles for Conventionally Druggable Targets: Lessons from Macrocyclic Kinase Inhibitors
Authors: Viarengo-Baker Lauren , Whitty Adrian
Published: January 2025

Macrocycles are emerging as a prominent modality in drug discovery, including for conventionally druggable targets for which simpler, acyclic ligands are readily discoverable. Given the additional synthetic challenges of macrocyclic chemotypes, we ask what benefits macrocycles provided for these highly druggable targets. To do this, we examine the effects of macrocyclization on inhibitors of highly druggable kinase targets. For each example, we isolate closely matched acyclic/macrocyclic compound pairs, allowing us to precisely identify the effects of macrocyclization on binding affinity, selectivity, and ADME properties absent other confounding factors. Our findings show that, while the impact of macrocyclization on potency is variable, a profound effect on selectivity is common. Macrocyclization can also bring benefits for membrane permeability, efflux ratio, blood-brain barrier penetrance, and metabolic stability. These findings lead us to propose specific circumstances in which a drug discoverer targeting kinases or other conventionally druggable target classes should consider a macrocycle approach.
Relevansi Konsep Ta’dib Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas dengan Pendidikan Pesantren di Indonesia
Authors: Zidan Muhammad Zainuddin , Yazidah Najwa Nur , Nabila Auliya
Published: January 2025

Pendidikan memiliki peran penting dalam keberadaan manusia. Pendidikan Islam dalam berbagai strukturnya dirancang untuk memberikan perencanaan kepada manusia agar dapat mencapai kebahagiaan, baik di dunia maupun di akhirat. Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas dengan konsep ta’dib-nya dapat memaknai pendidikan Islam yang sebenarnya. Al-Attas memahami bahwa istilah ta’dib sebagai gagasan instruktif yang mencakup informasi dan tujuan mulia. Oleh karena itu, menurutnya, jenis pendidikan Islam yang tepat adalah ta’dib, sebagaimana tercermin dalam hadis Nabi yang digunakan Al-Attas sebagai landasan pemikiran pendidikannya, yaitu “Tuhanku telah mengajariku,” dan itu berarti menjadikan sekolah (ta’dibi) yang terbaik. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengenali biografi Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas, konsep ta’dib-nya, serta relevansi konsep tersebut dengan pendidikan pesantren di Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif berbasis studi literatur. Instrumen penelitian yang peneliti gunakan berupa sumber primer dan sekunder sebagai jawaban dari rumusan masalah yang telah dituliskan sebelumnya. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis dokumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan konsep ta’dib al-Attas memiliki beberapa relevansi dengan pendidikan pesantren di Indonesia, seperti orientasi pendidikan Islami, integrasi ilmu dan amal, relevansi global, dan lain-lain.
Education plays a crucial role in human existence. Islamic education, in its various structures, is designed to provide guidance to individuals so that they can achieve happiness, both in this world and the hereafter. Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas, with his concept of ta’dib, can give meaning to true Islamic education. Al-Attas understands the term ta’dib as an instructive idea that encompasses information and noble goals. Therefore, he believes that the appropriate type of Islamic education is ta’dib, as reflected in the Prophet’s hadith used by Al-Attas as the foundation of his educational philosophy, which is “My Lord has taught me,” implying making the best school (ta’dibi). The purpose of this research is to explore the biography of Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas, his concept of ta’dib, and the relevance of this concept to Islamic boarding school education in Indonesia. The research method used is a qualitative approach based on literature studies. The research instrument includes primary and secondary sources as answers to the previously formulated research questions. Data analysis technique involves document analysis. The research findings indicate that Al-Attas’s concept of ta’dib has several relevance aspects to Islamic boarding school education in Indonesia, such as Islamic education orientation, integration of knowledge and practice, global relevance, and more.
Perubahan dan Perkembangan Budaya Mutu dalam Pendidikan
Authors: Firdaus Rifqi
Published: January 2025

Meningkatnya kesadaran dan semakin kritisnya peran keterlibatan orang tua dan masyarakat dalam proses pendidikan menunjukkan pentingnya membangun budaya mutu yang melibatkan semua pihak terkait, sehingga lembaga pendidikan perlu meningkatkan budaya mutu pendidikan. Budaya mutu merupakan sistem nilai organisasi yang menghasilkan lingkungan yang kondusif bagi kelangsungan dan kelangsungan peningkatan mutu. Budaya mutu terdiri dari nilai, tradisi, prosedur, dan harapan mengenai promosi mutu. Dalam penelitian ini metode yang digunakan adalah studi literatur, di mana peneliti memperoleh hasil kajian mendalam mengenai perubahan dan perkembangan budaya mutu dalam pendidikan. Perubahan dan perkembangan kualitas yang diinginkan diawali dengan perubahan yang berarti transformasi dari keadaan saat ini menuju keadaan yang diharapkan di masa yang akan datang. Ada beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi budaya mutu pada lembaga pendidikan yang meliputi nilai dan misi sekolah/madrasah; struktur organisasi, komunikasi, pengambilan keputusan, lingkungan kerja, rekrutmen dan seleksi, perencanaan kurikulum, pengelolaan sumber daya dan anggaran, kedisiplinan, serta hubungan masyarakat kualitas suatu sekolah juga dapat dilihat dari tertib administrasinya. Salah satu bentuk tertib administrasi adalah adanya mekanisme kerja yang efektif dan efisien, baik secara vertikal maupun horizontal.
The increasing awareness and increasingly critical role of parent and community involvement in the educational process shows the importance of building a quality culture that involves all related parties, so educational institutions need to improve the culture of educational quality. Quality culture is an organizational value system that produces a conducive environment for the continuity and continuity of quality improvement. Quality culture consists of values, traditions, procedures, and expectations regarding quality promotion. In this research, the method used is a literature study, where the researcher obtains the results of an in-depth study regarding changes and developments in quality culture in education. Changes and developments in the desired quality begin with change, which means transformation from the current state to the expected state in the future. There are several factors that influence the quality culture in educational institutions which include: school/madrasah values and mission, organizational structure, communication, decision making, work environment, recruitment and selection, curriculum planning, resource and budget management, discipline, community relations The quality of a school can also be seen from its orderly administration. One form of orderly administration is the existence of an effective and efficient work mechanism, both vertically and horizontally.
A note on formalizing discussive logic
Authors: Omori Hitoshi , Sedlar Igor
Published: January 2025

Discussive logic was introduced by Jaskowski as a logic of discussion. In this note we show that some natural translation-based formalizations of discussive logic in modal logic do not yield a paraconsistent logic but rather classical logic. Some alternative modal formalizations of discussive logic that avoid the collapse into classical logic are put forward.
Negated Implications in Connexive Relevant Logics
Authors: Tedder Andrew
Published: January 2025

Connexive expansions of relevant logics tend to prove every negated implication formula. In this paper I discuss why they tend to satisfy this unsavoury property, and discuss avenues by which it can be avoided, providing logics which stand as proofs of concept that these avenues can be made to work.
Development of Russia’s Metallurgical Industry under Sanctions Restrictions: Iran’s Experience
Authors: Braiko E. A.
Published: January 2025

The relevance of this research topic lies in the crucial role of the metallurgical industry for the Russian economy as a whole. This industry is heavily relied upon by key sectors such as industry, the fuel and energy complex, and construction, which together account for more than half of GDP.

   The purpose of this article is to analyse the development of the Iranian metallurgical industry, which has been under the long-term impact of sanctions restrictions, in the context of its applicability to the Russian industry. Methods: The study was conducted by analysing official data from the World Steel Association, the Federal Customs Service, and other relevant sources. We used theoretical analysis and systematized information on the impact of sanctions on economic indicators.

   Scientific novelty: Based on the analysis of the long-term Iranian experience in countering sanctions restrictions and the efforts made by Russian metallurgical companies to operate their enterprises in similar conditions, the author suggests directions for the development of this sector of the economy.

   The results of the study: The article analyses the experience of Iran’s long-term development under the conditions of sanctions restrictions. We have identified and analysed the tools for levelling these restrictions. The author also analyses the measures of support for the metallurgical industry in Russia provided by the Government of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Industry and Trade. These measures allow this sector of the economy to develop steadily in an unstable geopolitical situation. A comparative analysis of the counteraction to sanctions restrictions applied earlier for many years in the metallurgical industry of Iran and currently applied in Russia is presented.

   Practical significance: The results and conclusions of this article can be useful for both the scientific community and the heads of enterprises in the metallurgical industry in Russia in formulating medium- and long-term development plans.
Implementation of Quality Function Deployment to Improve Online Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Institutes of Engineering in Oman
Authors: yaarubi Jawaher Rashid Al , Rajakannu Amuthakkannan
Published: January 2025

In this digital era, online learning and teaching is an essential platform for college and university students, and it requires many technical facilities and in-depth knowledge to have an effective learning process. During the COVID-19 pandemic, students and teachers in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) were forced to grapple with the certainty of shifting to online classes due to large learning groups or the advantages of effective distance learning which is becoming an essential part in learning and teaching. In the case of Oman, there have been some efforts to integrate alternative learning mechanisms in the past, but they have not followed the scale in the post-pandemic world. This study sought to utilize the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) by implementing Quality Function Deployment (QFD) to understand the experiences of Omani teachers and students from HEIs to enhance the quality of online learning and teaching. The perspectives of teachers and students were investigated and recorded. In this regard, 165 teaching staff and 355 students from HEIs of engineering participated in a survey. After the survey, a house of quality analysis was performed to analyze the requirements based on how strongly they relate to the standard learning outcomes expected from HEIs in Oman. The results of the house of quality show that “in-person attention is required as a technical requirement”, with a high score of 164, and that student knowledge and competence need to improve as a customer requirement, with a high score of 45. This shows that more attention is required in online education in the Sultanate of Oman before it is implemented as a significant part of learning and teaching.
Retrospective analysis of wall waterproofing structures to determine the main directions of the relevant restoration work
Authors: Semko Oleksandr , Olena Olena , Yurin Oleg , Mahas Mahas , Rudenko Viktor , Ilchenko Tetiana
Published: January 2025

The rationality of the constructive solution of foundations and plinths of buildings depends on the amount of moisture in the soil. It is influenced by the level of groundwater, atmospheric precipitation, the quality of the vertical planning of the area around the building, the quality of construction work when forming a paving in the near-wall part of the building and the presence of hard coatings in the improvement of the area around the building. In order to determine rational structural solutions that prevent the building plinths from getting wet, a retrospective analysis of the design options for building plinths in different time periods was carried out. The period from the middle of the 19th century to the present is considered, because during this period a number of changes occurred related to socio-economic transformations in society and significant scientific and technological progress. As a result of a retrospective analysis of waterproofing structures at the foundation parts of the walls, it was found that until 1953 in domestic construction practice there was no mandatory requirement for such waterproofing due to the lack of mass production of appropriate materials. Since 1956, with the transition of construction practices to an industrial basis, they have been developed as typical options for waterproofing walls using mass-produced materials. In modern conditions of construction practice, especially in such areas as reconstruction and restoration, it is necessary to use an individual approach to solve local problems of waterproofing the walls of buildings.
Applied problems of penetration of sedimentary rocks
Authors: Zotsenko Mykola , Vynnykov Yuriy , Zyma Oleksandr , Aniskin Aleksej
Published: January 2025

A number of topical applied problems on studying the physical and mechanical characteristics of sedimentary rocks using the already sufficiently tested high-speed penetration method are considered, such as: the influence of tip sizes on the value of the static probing index of sands; the influence of the surface quality of conical tips on the results of penetration and probing; improvement of the tip for penetrating rocks with anisotropic properties. New practical possibilities of using the equations of the relationship between the physical properties of rocks and their mechanical parameters, in particular, the specific resistance to penetration or the penetration index, to generalize the results of experiments are shown.
Research on the prospects for obtaining iodine from carbohydrate fields in Ukraine
Authors: Mykhailovska Olena
Published: January 2025

The article describes that industrial waters are limited to deep parts of heavy hydraulic structures, mainly in zones of slow and very slow water exchange. It has been established that the production of iodine from reservoir waters is profitable under the condition that its concentration in the water is 18 mg/l. It is described that the concentration of iodine in formation waters of the Poltava region is 15-115 mg/l. Based on the results of water sample analysis, it was determined that the waters of the Andriyashiv gas condensate field have an iodine content of 15 mg/l or more. Water with an abnormally high iodine content of up to 115 mg/l was found among the samples of the Chizhivka field, the Rudivka gas field, the Lyman, and the Reshetnyaky oil and gas fields. It was determined that the specific gravity of the waters of the gas fields is usually low - from 1.071 to 1.085 g/cm3, and the water of the Reshetnyaky field is high - from 1.132 to 1.167 g/cm3. Formation waters of the following deposits were studied: Mashivka; Chutove; Raspashnivka; Novoukrainske; Lanna; Western Khrestyshche; Chervonoyarske; Western Starovirivske; Vedmedivka; Efremivka; Western Efremivske; Western Sosnivka; Kegichivka; Shebelinka from the intervals from 2520 to 5560 m. It was found that the mineralization of formation water was from 33.0 to 337.01 g/kg, the iodine content from 13.5 to 54.74 mg/l. It can be argued that the formation of groundwater with a high iodine content was significantly influenced by the considerable thickness of the sedimentary strata and the corresponding thermobaric conditions.
Commodity risk assessment of Alnus cordata, Alnus glutinosa and Alnus incana plants from the UK
Authors:   EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH), Civera Antonio Vicent , Baptista Paula , Berlin Anna , Chatzivassiliou Elisavet , Cubero Jaime , Cunniffe Nik , de la Peña Eduardo , Desneux Nicolas , Di Serio Francesco , Filipiak Anna , Gonthier Paolo , Hasiów‐Jaroszewska Beata , Jactel Hervé , Landa Blanca B. , Maistrello Lara , Makowski David , Milonas Panagiotis , Papadopoulos Nikos T. , Susi Hanna , van der Gaag Dirk Jan , Debode Jane , Manceau Charles , Magnusson Christer Sven , Navas‐Cortes Juan A. , Kritikos Christos , Kormpi Maria , Papachristos Dimitrios , Reppa Chrysavgi , Schulz Olaf Mosbach , Gardi Ciro , Civitelli Chiara , Lombardo Monia Federica , Akrivou Antigoni , Antonatos Spyridon , Beris Despoina , Potting Roel
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to prepare and deliver risk assessments for commodities listed in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2019 as ‘high‐risk plants, plant products and other objects’. Taking into account the available scientific information, including the technical information provided by the applicant country, this Scientific Opinion covers the plant health risks posed by the following commodities: Alnus cordata, A. glutinosa and A. incana graftwood, bare‐root plants and rooted plants in pots up to 7 years old imported into the EU from the UK. A list of pests potentially associated with the commodities was compiled. The relevance of each pest was assessed based on evidence following defined criteria. Two EU‐quarantine pests (Entoleuca mammata, Phytophthora ramorum (non‐EU isolates)) and one non‐quarantine pest (Phytophthora siskiyouensis) were selected for further evaluation. For the selected pests, the risk mitigation measures implemented in the UK and specified in the technical dossier were evaluated taking into account the factors reducing their efficacy. For these pests, an expert judgement is given on the likelihood of pest freedom taking into consideration the risk mitigation measures acting on the pest, including uncertainties associated with the assessment. The degree of pest freedom varies between the pests evaluated, with E. mammata being the pest most frequently expected on imported Alnus spp. small trees. Expert knowledge elicitation indicated, with 95% certainty, that between 9927 and 10,000 per 10,000 Alnus spp. small trees (bare‐root plants or rooted plants in pots up to 7 years old) would be free from E. mammata.
THEMATIC ANALYSIS OF SELECTED NOVELS OF RAJA RAO: AN OVERVIEW
Authors: Verma Minaxi , Dubey Neeraj
Published: January 2025

Literature is the mirror to society. It reflects the people, the lifestyle, culture, religion, traditions, trends, and practices of the contemporary world. Raja Rao, a doyen of Indian English literature, is viewed as a philosopher who emphasizes the spirit of India with the modernity of the world. The paper will carry out a thematic analysis of some select novels of Raja Rao with a view to exploring how Raja Rao's works reflect India's socio-cultural milieu, spiritual traditions, and the human quest for meaning. In such novels as Kanthapura and The Serpent and the Rope, Rao unravels the synthesis of Indian metaphysical thought with its adverse swing towards modernity. Kanthapura evokes the intricate joining of India's struggle for independence with Gandhian ideals of communal unity, non-violence, and the strength of rural India, while The Serpent and the Rope covered the gamut on questions of identity, spirituality, and the search for self-realization that draws heavily from Advaita philosophy. This paper also tries to understand how the works of Raja Rao have brought out the tension between tradition and modernity, showing the cultural dilemma of post-colonial India.His depiction of the character's inner struggle, his spiritual pursuit, and relationship with Indian traditions reflect his intense involvement with India's philosophical traditions. Besides, the employment of myth, folklore, and oral traditions in his narratives gives added dimensions to his engagement with questions of identity, nationalism, and existentialism. The paper thematically explicates these novels with the view of establishing Raja Rao's contribution to Indian English literature and his role in shaping modern Indian thought, especially in the post-colonial era. His novels stand as a testimony to the continuing dialogue between the past of India and the variously emerging present of the country.
नर्मदा घाटी का बहुआयामी अध्ययन: मध्य प्रदेश के ऐतिहासिक संदर्भ में (1956-2020)
Authors: Varke Ajay
Published: January 2025

1956 से 2020 तक, भारत में ऐतिहासिक रूप से एक महत्वपूर्ण क्षेत्र-नर्मदा घाटी-में जबरदस्त सांस्कृतिक, सामाजिक और आर्थिक परिवर्तन देखे गए। इस शोधपत्र में नर्मदा सागर परियोजना (एनएसपी) की विकास परियोजनाओं के बहुआयामी प्रभावों की जांच की गई है। कृषि विस्तार, औद्योगीकरण और बेहतर जल प्रबंधन सभी इन कार्यक्रमों के परिणाम थे, लेकिन इनसे गंभीर सामाजिक और पर्यावरणीय समस्याएं भी पैदा हुईं। लगभग 200,000 व्यक्तियों की आर्थिक और सांस्कृतिक स्थिरता, जिनमें से अधिकांश जनजातियों से थे, तब बाधित हो गई जब उन्हें अन्यत्र स्थानों पर विस्थापित किया गया और उनके पुनर्वास कार्यक्रम में प्रगति लाने वाली कई बाधाओं का सामना करना पड़ा। इन पुनर्वास कार्यक्रमों द्वारा बाधाओं को पर्याप्त रूप से संबोधित नहीं किया गया, जो दर्शाता है कि नीतियों के क्रियान्वयन में अंतराल थे। वनों की कटाई, जैव विविधता का नुकसान और नदी के पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र में बदलाव पर्यावरणीय प्रभाव हैं जो सफलता की कहानी को और भी धुंधला कर देते हैं। नर्मदा नदी प्रभावित लोगों के लिए शक्ति और दृढ़ता का प्रतीक है, और इन कठिनाइयों के बावजूद इसका सांस्कृतिक और आध्यात्मिक महत्व अटल बना हुआ है। यह अध्ययन एक समग्र विकास रणनीति की आवश्यकता पर प्रकाश डालता है जिसमें सामाजिक न्याय, पर्यावरण संरक्षण और आर्थिक समृद्धि शामिल हो। इन परिणामों का उद्देश्य भविष्य की पहलों के लिए अंतर्दृष्टि प्रदान करके नीतिगत बातचीत में योगदान देना है जो विकास को मानव और पर्यावरणीय कल्याण के साथ संतुलित करने का प्रयास करते हैं।
A STUDY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS GOLD LOANS OFFERED BY NBFCs IN KANNIYAKUMARI DISTRICT
Authors: Dani S.T. Thadeus , Sujiitha G. Johnslin
Published: January 2025

Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have emerged as significant players in the gold loan market, providing quick and accessible credit solutions. With minimal documentation and streamlined processes, NBFCs make it easier for individuals to leverage their gold assets for financial needs. They cater to a wide range of borrowers, including those who may not qualify for traditional bank loans, such as small business owners, farmers, and individuals in rural areas. This accessibility is a key factor driving their popularity in the gold loan segment. NBFCs offer competitive interest rates, flexible repayment options, and higher loan-to-value (LTV) ratios compared to banks, making gold loans a preferred choice for many. Their widespread branch networks, particularly in semi-urban and rural areas, ensure that borrowers can avail themselves of these services conveniently. Additionally, NBFCs often provide customized loan products, tailored to the specific financial requirements of their customers, further enhancing their appeal. The important objective this study is to analyze the customer satisfaction towards gold loans offered by NBFCs in Kanniyakumari district. The study is confined with both primary and secondary data. In order to analyze the customer satisfaction towards gold loans offered NBFCs in Kanniyakumari district 140 NBFC customers were randomly selected as samples using convenient sampling method.
A STUDY ON GREEN HRM: A NEW DEVELOPMENT IN HR METHOD
Authors: Oberoi Kirti , Saha Jhuma
Published: January 2025

Green Human Resource Management has been regarded by means of revolutionary concept in organizational managerial cultures, wherein the concepts of environmental administration and elementary tasks of the human resource management are incorporated. This paper seeks to look at Green HRM in relation to its development, incorporation and its effects to organizations today. Most of these measures comprise of green recruitment, green training, green performance appraisal as well as measures being sought by the organization, entity or company are green measures aimed at reducing the ecological footprint of the organization. In the study, factors that drive, limit and the potential of Green HRM are listed with special reference to its positive impact on members of staff engagement, organizational effectiveness and sustainable utilisation of resources. This paper also presents a assessment of the state of the art on Green HRM, which provides firms with a reference guide on how to link their green human resource management with administrative environmental administration initiatives. Research therefore provides literature review on previous sustainable business studies to propose Green HRM as a significant tactic to sustainable environment and organizational presentation.
Five-Year Variability of Precipitation in the municipality of Serra Branca - Paraíba, Brazil
Authors: Lima Mayra Gislayne Melo de , Maria Sallydelandia de Farias Araújo  , Raimundo Mainar de Medeiros
Published: January 2025

A análise da variabilidade das coleções pluviométricas ao longo de séries históricas é essencial para a tomada de decisões, influenciando diversos setores como a socioeconomia, agricultura, pecuária, geração de energia, recursos hídricos, engenharia, órgãos públicos e governamentais e em momentos de eventos extremos. de escassez ou excesso de chuvas. Neste contexto, o objetivo deste estudo é analisar climatologicamente a precipitação quinquenal e sua variabilidade, a fim de compreender sua dinâmica e oscilações no período de 1994 a 2003 no município de Serra Branca - Paraíba. Para a realização do estudo, foram analisados ​​​​dados disponibilizados pela Agência Executiva de Gestão das Águas do Estado da Paraíba para a área acadêmica, correspondendo a um período de 30 anos com dados contínuos. Cálculos estatísticos básicos foram aplicados para definir os quinquênios e suas médias, respectivamente. Como resultado, foi possível verificar que houve significativa variabilidade quinquenal nas chuvas pluviométricas ao longo do período em estudo. Nos quinquênios analisados, houve predominância de meses com chuvas abaixo da média climatológica, especialmente no período de 2014 a 2018, quando todos os meses apresentaram chuvas abaixo da média. Isso evidencia a complexidade climática da região e a necessidade de implementação de estratégias adaptativas e de gestão hídrica eficazes para mitigar os impactos da variabilidade climática.
Enhancing Reading Skills of Surah Al-Zalzalah: A Makharijul Huruf Study at Nurul Hasanah TPQ
Authors: Putri Annindita Hartono
Published: January 2025

This research aims to analyze the role of teaching Makharijul Huruf in enhancing Quranic reading skills, particularly focusing on Surah Al-Zalzalah, at the Nurul Hasanah Quranic Education Park in Jakarta. The research method employed is a qualitative approach with a case study, involving observation, interviews, and documentation. The results indicate that understanding Makharijul Huruf serves as the fundamental basis in the science of Tajwid, influencing Tajwid aspects and forming a strong foundation for correct Quranic reading. At Nurul Hasanah Quranic Education Park in Jakarta, the teaching of Makharijul Huruf incorporates kinesthetic approaches, auditory instructions, and interactive games. Evaluation involves memorization of targets and materials, recognizing that each child's reading ability may differ. Despite the positive impact of teaching Makharijul Huruf, difficulties in pronouncing certain letters such as 'ذ', 'ز', 'ض', 'ص', 'ح', and 'ث' were identified. Continuous improvement is necessary to ensure that every student can overcome pronunciation difficulties, enhance Quranic reading abilities, and support the development of effective teaching methods at the Quranic Education Park. This research is expected to contribute to the development of relevant teaching methods to improve Quranic reading skills in the Quranic Education Park.
The Role of Female Farm Workers in the Economic Resilience of Families in Koto Balingka District, West Pasaman District
Authors: Sahara Elfi , Bahar Muchlis , Duhriah Duhriah
Published: January 2025

Purpose:This research aims to explore the contribution of female agricultural workers in strengthening family economic resilience from a sharia economic perspective.Design/Method/Approach:This research is field research with a qualitative descriptive approach. The informants in this research were 10 female farm workers in Koto Balingka District. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews and documentation and data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions.Findings: The research results highlight the significant role of female agricultural workers in three main aspects of agricultural activities, namely planting, weeding and harvesting.Among the three forms of agricultural labor, women tend to dominate the role in weeding and harvesting in the agricultural sector. Not only are there differences in the division of labor, but in terms of wages there are also differences where women's wages are IDR 80,000 per day, while men's wages are IDR 100,000.Factors that encourage women to work as agricultural laborers include difficult economic conditions, low levels of education, and limited employment opportunities. Their participation has a very important impact on the economic security of the family, because their contribution helps improve the economic stability of the household. However, we need to recognize that there are negative impacts, such as changes in traditional roles within the family. The role of female agricultural workers in increasing family economic resilience can also be understood from a sharia economic perspective. By paying attention to indicators of family economic resilience, their role can be considered to have made a significant contributionOriginality/Values: this research analyzes the economic contribution of female agricultural workers to the family's income and economic resilience from a sharia economic perspective. This research aims to evaluate the role of gender in agricultural activities and assess the economic welfare of the families of female agricultural workers within the framework of sharia economics.
Implementation of Fatwa on Hajj Bailout Fund in Islamic Financial Institutions: A Systematic Literature Review Using PRISMA Approach
Authors: Handoko Luqman Hakim
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the implementation of fatwa no.29 regarding to hajj Bailout.Design/Method/Approach: The data retrieved used PoP software from Google Scholar on 1/26/2024. To determine the data, this study used the PRISMA framework approach. Then the final data will analyzed using a systematic literature review (SLR). The total documents are 78 documents, and the final document analyzed is 23 documents.Findings: The result showed that the first article appeared in 2011. Most of the research is in the form of article journals and thesis of undergraduate. The case study areas of existing research are quite diverse, which can be grouped into three categories, namely case studies on Islamic Banks, Islamic Rural Banks, and KPPS or BMT. This study found that only a third of the research comply with the Fatwa, while two third do not comply with the Fatwa. Interestingly, most of the main cause of the practice does not comply with Shariah is violating provision no. 4 which is in determining the fee or Ujrah. Hopefully, the Shariah Supervisory Board (SSB) will pay more attention to the practice of Islamic Financial Institutions (IFI) in the industrial world. For future research, perhaps researchers can study in more depth and examine the implementation of remaining fatwas.Originality/Values: This study concern on mapping the practice of implementation of fatwa no.29 in Islamic financial industries in Indonesia.
The The Role of Islamic Economics in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS): A Bibliometric Perspective
Authors: Jumiati Eti
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This study aims to explore the contribution of Islamic economics in supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDGs 1 (no poverty), SDGs 4 (quality education), SDGs 10 (reducing inequality).
Design/Method/Approach: Using bibliometric analysis methods, this study processes data from scientific publications between 2000 and 2023, obtained through Publish or Perish software and analyzed using VOSviewer.
Findings: Key findings show that Islamic economics contributes significantly to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the aspects of poverty reduction, quality education, inequality reduction, and climate change mitigation. Islamic financial instruments such as zakat, cash waqf, and green sukuk, with examples of implementation such as Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk (CWLS) in Indonesia and green sukuk in Malaysia, have been effective in supporting economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
Originality/Value: The implications of this study include strategic recommendations for policy makers and Islamic financial institutions in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles with Islamic instruments. This integration can strengthen the contribution of Islamic economics to inclusive and sustainable global development
Fuat Sezgin's Thoughts on Hadith Criticism: Revisiting Ignaz Goldziher's Views on Doubts about the Authenticity of Hadith
Authors: Nasir Muhammad Alwi , Zulfahmi Alwi  , Siti Aisyah Kara
Published: January 2025

Ignaz Goldziher's views on hadith have elicited both support and criticism from Muslim scholars. Fuat Sezgin, a prominent Islamic scholar, disputed Goldziher's claim that hadiths narrated by classical scholars were inauthentic due to their reliance on sanad rather than matan criticism. Sezgin contends that the oral tradition of hadith transmission and his identification of some false hadiths in Sahih Bukhari weaken Goldziher's argument. This paper examines the differing perspectives of Ignaz Goldziher and Fuat Sezgin on hadith. Utilizing a literature research approach, it employs a descriptive-analytical method to elucidate the ideas of these two scholars. The research concludes that Goldziher's critique arose from a fundamental misunderstanding, as the narration method he criticized differed from that of classical scholars. Furthermore, the assertion that hadith was not documented in writing until later stages is refuted, as the Companions had recorded it in the Shahifah during the Prophet's time. Goldziher's identification of false hadiths in Bukhari is attributed to his focus on matan, leading him to consider them as fabrications by Bukhari.
Applying Positive Psychology Principles in Islamic Education: A Conceptual Review
Authors: Warsah Idi , Morganna Ruly , Warsah Berliani Aslam Alkiromah , Warsah Bizikrika Hably Hudaya
Published: January 2025

This study was conducted to address the lack of understanding regarding the effective application of positive psychology principles within Islamic education. The aim of the research is to integrate these principles to enhance student well-being and to identify effective strategies and methods for their implementation. The methodology employed includes literature review and bibliometric analysis to collect and analyze data from various academic sources. Data collection was carried out through systematic searches, while data analysis employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches, including bibliometric analysis. The key findings indicate that principles such as happiness, optimism, and meaningfulness have been successfully implemented through various strategies and methods, including curriculum integration, interactive learning activities, and intervention programs such as mindfulness and mentoring. The implications of this research are significant for educators and policymakers. Trained teachers can create more inclusive and supportive learning environments, while policymakers can utilize these findings to design training programs and curricula that enhance student well-being. This study makes an important contribution to the literature on Islamic education by identifying effective strategies and methods for integrating positive psychology principles. In conclusion, the application of positive psychology principles in Islamic education can improve student well-being and academic achievement. It is hoped that the findings of this research can be implemented to create a more holistic and supportive learning environment.
Innovation Transformation of the Islamic Religious Education Curriculum at MAS Al-Islamiyah Bebidas, East Lombok
Authors: Fathurrohman Rizal , Gafarurrozi Muhammad , Isnaini Izattul , Rohman Moh. Fatkur
Published: January 2025

In Indonesia, the school curriculum has undergone at least 11 modifications. After that, it is likely that the new minister will make more changes. Therefore, education stakeholders in Indonesia must know and be able to transform the curriculum through various innovations. This research aims to describe the transformation of PAI curriculum innovation that is currently taking place at MAS Al-Islamiyah Bebidas, East Lombok. This research uses field research. This study was carried out by carrying out in-depth analysis of several subjects related to this theme. The findings of this research state that innovation in the PAI curriculum at MAS Al-Islamiyah Bebidas is an urgent factor because of regulations and demands of current developments. Meanwhile, the PAI curriculum at MAS Al-Islamiyah Bebidas has undergone several important changes, both in the form of improvements and development innovations. The curriculum transformation that occurred at MAS Al-Islamiyah Bebidas started from KTSP, the 2013 Curriculum, until now what is taking place is the independent curriculum. There are several reasons that led to the PAI curriculum transformation process at MAS Al-Islamiyah Bebidas, including changes to the national curriculum, improving the quality of education, developments in science and technology, as well as improvements to weaknesses in the previous curriculum.