bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mentha piperita and Thymus vulgaris ameliorate hematological changes induced by chronic consumption of oxidized palm oil in rats
Authors: Alsufiani Hadeil Muhanna , Alsharari Mashael Arif , Mansouri Rasha A. , Osman Nadia Nour
Published: May 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Mentha piperita L and/or Thymus vulgaris in ameliorating the hematological changes induced by chronic consumption of oxidized palm oil (OPO) in rats.
Methodology: Fifty rats were divided into five groups as follows: rats received a basal diet (control), rats received a basal diet sustained with OPO, rats fed OPO and received Mentha piperita extract, rats fed OPO and received Thymus vulgaris extract, and finally rats fed OPO and received both extracts. After 6 weeks, blood samples were withdrawn and a complete blood count test was done.
Results: Rats fed a diet containing OPO showed a significant decrease in red blood cells (RBCs), hematocrit (Hct), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), hemoglobin (Hb), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), lymphocytes (LYM), and platelets (PLTs) accompanied by a significant increase in white blood cells (WBCs), red cell distribution width (RDW), and mean platelet volume (MPV) compared to rats fed a normal diet. In contrast, rats fed on diet containing OPO and the aqueous extract of either Mentha piperita or Thymus vulgaris showed a significant increase in RBCs, Hct, MCV, Hb, MCH, MCHC, LYM, and PLTs accompanied by a significant decrease in RDW, WBCs, and MPV relative to rats fed on diet containing OPO only. Treatment with a combination of both plants showed better improvements.
Conclusion: Both Mentha piperita and Thymus vulgaris ameliorate the hematological changes induced by OPO.
Check-Agnosia based Post-Processor for Message-Passing Decoding of Quantum LDPC Codes
Authors: du Crest Julien , Garcia-Herrero Francisco , Mhalla Mehdi , Savin Valentin , Valls Javier
Published: May 2024

The inherent degeneracy of quantum low-density parity-check codes poses a challenge to their decoding, as it significantly degrades the error-correction performance of classical message-passing decoders. To improve their performance, a post-processing algorithm is usually employed. To narrow the gap between algorithmic solutions and hardware limitations, we introduce a new post-processing algorithm with a hardware-friendly orientation, providing error correction performance competitive to the state-of-the-art techniques. The proposed post-processing, referred to as check-agnosia, is inspired by stabilizer-inactivation, while considerably reducing the required hardware resources, and providing enough flexibility to allow different message-passing schedules and hardware architectures. We carry out a detailed analysis for a set of Pareto architectures with different tradeoffs between latency and power consumption, derived from the results of implemented designs on an FPGA board. We show that latency values close to one microsecond can be obtained on the FPGA board, and provide evidence that much lower latency values can be obtained for ASIC implementations. In the process, we also demonstrate the practical implications of the recently introduced t-covering layers and random-order layered scheduling.
Administración pública y gobernanza en Colombia: aportes para una gestión transparente en clave dialéctica
Authors: Blanco Zúñiga Alejandro
Published: May 2024

El objetivo del presente artículo es profundizar en el análisis reflexivo de la relación intrínseca entre la administración pública y las dinámicas propias de la gobernanza en Colombia, con un enfoque particular en sus impactos, de cara a la formulación y aplicación efectiva de políticas públicas de diversa índole. Este estudio se presenta como un análisis escrupuloso de la relación sustancial entre la administración pública y la gobernanza en Colombia, elementos fun­damentales en los Estados contemporáneos. La administración pública emerge como un componente esencial para la efectiva implementación de políticas públicas, mientras que la gobernanza se erige como un pilar que promueve la transparencia y la participación ciudadana. Se explora cómo esta interacción influye en la concepción y ejecución de políticas públicas y se propone una visión que podría contribuir a la optimización de la gestión pública. La meto­dología cualitativa adoptada se centra en una revisión bibliográfica de fuentes relevantes, lo que facilita la exploración y comprensión de diversas teorías y prácticas en el contexto colombiano. Se enfatiza en capturar la esencia y las múltiples dimensiones que definen la administración pública y la gobernanza, identificando tendencias, posibles debates y áreas de consenso en la literatura existente. Un hallazgo relevante del estudio es la sinergia entre la administra­ción y la gobernanza, percibiendo esta relación como un componente clave para fortalecer los distintos ámbitos de la administración pública.
Actuarial accounting and insurance industries performance: The context of the emerging market
Authors: Shahwan Yousef
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this research is to provide an accounting perspective on the value of actuarial science in the insurance industry, investigate how it contributes as an actuarial accountant to the Jordanian insurance industry, and what kind of value it may bring to the table, in particular. The regional economy is plagued by erratic swings in the economy, which put a pall on financial security and its impact on productivity (Vyas, 2019). Despite the small number of actuaries working in the insurance industry in Jordan. In order to achieve the aim of the study, the author used a questionnaire surveying a cross-section of professionals from the fields of insurance practice, academia, actuarial science, financial analysis, and auditing. The sample of this study is 291. The study found that these professionals are vital to the industry, as the risks associated with economic volatility and financial crises necessitate the use of actuarial accounting techniques, and as such, they play a crucial role in bolstering the quality of financial reporting. According to the findings, actuarial accountants and actuarial science play a crucial role in the banking industry by helping institutions weather economic storms and financial crises through the use of actuarial methodologies.
Semantically Enhanced Attention Map-Driven Occluded Person Re-identification
Authors: Ge Yiyuan , Yu Mingxin , Chen Zhihao , Lu Wenshuai , Shi Huiyu
Published: May 2024

Occluded person Re-identification (Re-ID) is to identify a particular
person when the person’s body parts are occluded. However, challenges
remain in enhancing effective information representation and suppressing
background clutter when considering occlusion scenes. In this paper, we
propose a novel Attention Map-Driven Network (AMD-Net) for occluded
person Re-ID. In AMD-Net, human parsing labels are introduced to
supervise the generation of partial attention maps, while we suggest a
Spatial-frequency Interaction Module (SIM) to complement the
higher-order semantic information from the frequency domain.
Furthermore, we propose a Taylor-inspired Feature Filter (TFF) for
mitigating background disturbance and extracting fine-grained features.
Moreover, we also design a part-soft triplet loss, which is robust to
non-discriminative body partial features. Experimental results on
Occluded-Duke, Occluded-Reid, Market-1501, and Duke-MTMC datasets show
that our method outperforms existing state-of-the-art methods. The code
is available at: https://github.com/ISCLab-Bistu/SA-ReID.
Unraveling CEMG-SEMG Correlation Dynamics: Investigating Influential Factors
Authors: Hossain Md. , Islam Md. , Islam Md.
Published: May 2024

The electromyography (EMG) signal provides insight into neuromuscular
activity which is used in medical and technological fields. Traditional
needle electrodes and surface electrodes have several drawbacks making
them less suitable for portable and long-term use. In contrast, emerging
capacitive electrodes offer promising features over the existing
electrodes. Yet, the full potential of capacitive electrodes remains
untapped due to the lack of comprehensive design optimization for
consistently reliable signal quality. This study highlights the complex
interplay of factors influencing correlation in capacitive EMG (CEMG)
and surface EMG (SEMG) signals. The study emphasizes the importance of
the surface area of capacitive electrodes, muscle force, preprocessing,
and sampling frequency in understanding and improving the correlation
between CEMG and SEMG signals, providing valuable insights for future
research and applications in the field. The study reveals that the
electrode area has no significant effect on the correlation. However,
the correlation significantly depends on the muscle force. In addition,
removing artifacts from the CEMG increases the correlation, especially
for lower force where artifacts are significant. Again, oversampling the
EMG signal above 800 Hz does not have any impact on increasing the
correlation but the correlation decreases with higher inter-electrode
distance (IED). In this research, the highest correlation of 92.94%
between CEMG and SEMG has been achieved for high muscle force with a
plate area of 4 cm2. Therefore, the capacitive electrode can be an
alternative for EMG signal acquisition.
The Awareness of and Adherence to the Pregnancy Prevention Program for Oral Retinoids: A Questionnaire Survey in Denmark
Authors: Jacobsen Ramune , Backran Dana , Ahmad Sophia , Hansen Johanne M. , Almarsdottir Anna Birna
Published: May 2024

Purpose. We aimed to investigate the awareness of oral retinoid
teratogenicity and the adherence to the pregnancy prevention measures
related to oral retinoid use by physicians, pharmacists and patients in
Denmark. Methods. As part of the multi-country survey,
web-based questionnaires were distributed among Danish dermatologists,
general practitioners, community pharmacists, and women of childbearing
age, who were using or had used oral retinoids within the past five
years. Results. A total of 62 physicians, 96 pharmacists, and
50 oral retinoid using women responded; 95%, 100%, and 98%,
respectively, were aware of the teratogenic risks of oral retinoids. For
physicians, the most applied PPP measures were the usage of the patient
(44%) and the healthcare professional (19%) guides, while the least
applied measure was signing medication risk awareness form (3%). Among
the pharmacists, the warning sign on the outer medication package was
the most used measure (45%). Among the women, a majority (90%) had
read the patient information leaflet included in the medication package
and 72% discussed the use of contraception with their healthcare
provider, while risk awareness forms and patient cards were seen by only
few. Conclusions. In Denmark, physicians, pharmacists and
medicine users are aware about the teratogenic effects of oral
retinoids. Adherence to pregnancy prevention measures varied, suggesting
unwillingness to use the measures that require patients’ signatures
among physicians and a lack of awareness of pharmacy targeting measures.
Accessibility of the latter measures need to be optimized to improve the
safety of oral retinoid use.
Effect of fear and prey refuge on a stochastic competitive models with impulse
Authors: Sun Shulin , Xing Xiangqing , Cuihua GUO
Published: May 2024

On the basis of the cost of fear and the strength of refuge on prey
species, a stochastic competition models with impulsive effects be
formulated. First, by constructing the appropriate Lyapunov function,
the existences of a unique global positive solution for the equivalent
stochastic system and the stochastic system with impulse are proven.
Then, using Itô formula, the stochastic Lyapunov function and some
important inequalities, we obtained the sufficient conditions of
extinction, non-mean persistence, mean persistence, random persistence
and global attraction of system. Finally, through numerical simulation,
the impacts of the cost of fear and the strength of refuge, as well as
random and impulsive disturbances on predator population were
intuitively illustrated.
Catalytic Urea Electrooxidation on Nickel-Metal Hydroxide Foams For Use in A Simplified Dialysis Device
Authors: Pyka Anthony , Bergsman David S. , Stuve Eric
Published: May 2024

Electrocatalytic urea removal is a promising technology for artificial
kidney dialysis and wastewater treatment. Urea electrooxidation was
studied on a variety of nickel electrocatalysts modified with Cr, Mo,
Mn, and Fe with varying electrochemically active surface and roughness.
Mass transfer limits were observed for urea oxidation at physiological
concentrations (10 mM). Urea oxidation kinetics were explored at higher
concentrations (200 mM), showing improved performance during
polarization, but lower currents per active site. A simplified dialysis
model was developed to examine the relationship of mass transfer
coefficients and extent of reaction on flowrate, composition, and pH of
the reacting stream. For a nickel hydroxide catalyst, the model shows
that a minimum electrode area of 1314 cm is needed
for continuous operation. This research combines experimental data and a
computational dialysis model for a simplified continuous dialysis
system, highlighting the potential of these catalysts and paving the way
for future improvements.
RECENT ADVANCES IN THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF CATHELICIDINS
Authors: CONVERSO T.R , GUERRA M.E.S , B VIEIRA , G DESTRO , MELO K.C , E RODRIGUES , WAZ N.T. , R GIRARDELLO , DARRIEUX M.
Published: May 2024

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are part of the innate immunity, aiding in
the defense against pathogens. Cathelicidins represent a class of
cationic AMPs distributed across various organisms, including mammals,
birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. These peptides perform several
important functions for the host, contributing to the direct elimination
of pathogens by their microbicidal activities, while also promoting
immune modulation, wound healing, and anti-tumor effects. Based on their
versatility, cathelicidins have been investigated as therapeutic agents
against infections, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, and tumors.
The present review summarizes the most recent discoveries regarding the
use of cathelicidins in therapy, while addressing challenges such as
cytotoxicity, production costs, and bacterial resistance. Additionally,
combining nanomaterials with active, natural antimicrobial peptides,
including LL-37 and synthetic analogs like ceragenins, leads to the
creation of innovative nanoagents with significant clinical promise.
Despite the vast number of pre-clinical studies, very few peptides have
progressed to clinical trials. Nevertheless, the recent advances in
nanomaterials and synthetic biology may help overcome the current
limitations, enabling the use of cathelicidins in future therapeutics.
Dynamic rupture modeling of large earthquake scenarios at the Hellenic Arc toward physics-based seismic and tsunami hazard assessment
Authors: Wirp Sara Aniko , Gabriel Alice-Agnes , Ulrich Thomas , Lorito Stefano
Published: May 2024

The Mediterranean Hellenic Arc subduction zone (HASZ) has generated
several Mw>=8 earthquakes and tsunamis.
Seismic-probabilistic tsunami hazard assessment typically utilizes
uniform or stochastic earthquake models, which may not represent dynamic
rupture and tsunami generation complexity. We present an ensemble of ten
3D dynamic rupture earthquake scenarios for the HASZ, utilizing a
realistic slab geometry. Our simplest models use uniform along-arc
pre-stresses or a single circular initial stress asperity. We then
introduce progressively more complex models varying initial shear stress
along-arc, multiple asperities based on scale-dependent critical slip
weakening distance, and a most complex model blending all aforementioned
heterogeneities. Thereby, regional initial conditions are constrained
without relying on detailed geodetic locking models. Varying hypocenter
locations in the simplest, homogeneous model leads to different rupture
speeds and moment magnitudes. We observe dynamic fault slip penetrating
the shallow slip-strengthening region and affecting seafloor uplift.
Off-fault plastic deformation can double vertical seafloor uplift. A
single-asperity model generates a Mw~8 scenario
resembling the 1303 Crete earthquake. Using along-strike varying initial
stresses results in Mw~8.0-8.5 dynamic rupture scenarios
with diverse slip rates and uplift patterns. The model with the most
heterogeneous initial conditions yields a Mw~7.5
scenario. Dynamic rupture complexity in prestress and fracture energy
tends to lower earthquake magnitude but enhances tsunamigenic
displacements. Our results offer insights into the dynamics of potential
large Hellenic Arc megathrust earthquakes and may inform future
physics-based joint seismic and tsunami hazard assessments.
Exploring the Spatially Compounding Multi-sectoral Drought Vulnerabilities in Colorado's West Slope River Basins
Authors: Gold David F , Reed Patrick M. , Gupta Rohini S
Published: May 2024

The state of Colorado’s West Slope Basins are critical headwaters of the
Colorado River and play a vital role in supporting Colorado’s local
economy and natural environment. However, balancing the multi-sectoral
water demands in the West Slope Basins is an increasing challenge for
water managers. Internal variability - irreducible uncertainty stemming
from interactions across non-linear processes within the hydroclimate
system - complicates future vulnerability assessments. Climate change
may exacerbate drought vulnerability in the West Slope Basins, with
significant streamflow declines possible by mid-century. In this work,
we introduce a novel multi-site Hidden Markov Model (HMM)-based
synthetic streamflow generator to create an ensemble of streamflows for
all six West Slope Basins that better characterizes the region’s
hydroclimate and drought extremes. We capture the effects of climate
change by perturbing the HMM to generate a climate-adjusted ensemble of
streamflows that reflects plausible changes in climate. We then route
both ensembles of streamflows through StateMod, the state of Colorado’s
water allocation model, to evaluate spatially compounding drought
impacts across the West Slope basins. Our results illustrate how drought
events emerging from the system’s stationary internal variability in the
absence of climate change can have significant impacts that exceed
extreme conditions in the historical record. Further, we find that even
relatively modest levels of plausible climate changes can cause a regime
shift where extreme drought impacts become routine. These results can
inform future Colorado River planning efforts, and our methodology can
be expanded to other snow-dominated regions that face persistent
droughts.
Linking hydrological connectivity with the richness and composition of aquatic invertebrates across the Paraná River floodplain, Argentina
Authors: Poi Alicia Susana Guadalupe , Casco Sylvina Lorena , Gallardo Luciana Irene , Neiff Juan José
Published: May 2024

Lateral hydrological connectivity can affect the community characteristics by promoting dispersal of organisms between the river and its floodplain. We investigated the species richness, specific diversity, and relative abundance of microcrustaceans transported by the flood and the macroinvertebrates retained by Pontederia crassipes Mart. roots in five floodplain lakes with different connectivity within the RAMSAR Site Humedales Chaco. Due to differences in the slopes of the floodplain studied, the connectivity was determined by the topographic location of each lake, rather than by the distance from the river. During the hydrological connection, there was a transverse gradient in the physical and chemical characteristics of the water, with an increase in the electrical conductivity and a decrease in dissolved oxygen and suspended solids in the more isolated sites. A total of 62 species of microcrustaceans (48 cladocerans and 14 copepods) and 63 taxa of macroinvertebrates were identified. The microcrustaceans had high species richness in the three most connected lakes, whereas the macroinvertebrates had a peak in taxa richness in the lakes with intermediate connectivity. The low beta diversity (βw) for both microcrustaceans (14.63 %) and macroinvertebrates (16.9 %) indicated that taxa richness varied little between sites with different hydrological connectivity. In both assemblages, cluster analysis based on the similarity of the relative abundance grouped the three sites more connected and separated from the less connected sites. Our results suggest that species richness followed different patterns in different assemblages across the lateral gradient and that the hydrological connectivity was more related to the relative abundance of microcrustaceans and macroinvertebrates than to the classical measures of βw. Species diversity indices did not vary between sites. The high total species richness of invertebrates is mainly a result of the spatial arrangement of the different floodplain lakes.
Pemertahanan Identitas Bugis-Bajo Di Desa Sumberkima, Gerokgak, Buleleng, Bali Dan Potensinya Sebagai Sumber Belajar Sejarah
Authors: Andi Firdausi Hairul Izul Haj  , I Made Pageh  , Tuty Maryati
Published: May 2024

Bugis-Bajo di pesisir Desa Sumberkima ini menarik untuk diteliti karena suku yang merupakan bukan asli daerah tersebut mampu mempertahankan identitasnya dari berbagai suku yang ada. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk: (1) Mendeskripsikan Latar belakang belakang keberadaan Suku Bugis Bajo di Desa Sumberkima; (2) Mendeskripsikan Unsur-unsur identitas yang masih dipertahankan oleh Bugis Bajo di Desa Sumberkima; (3) Mendeskripsikan Aspekaspek dari pemertahanan identitas Bugis Bajo di Desa Sumberkima, yang memiliki potensi sebagai sumber belajar sejarah. Metode yang diapakai pada penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan tahap-tahap: (1) Penetuan lokasi penelitian; (2) Penentuan informan. Menggunakan teknik purposive dan snowball; (3) Teknik pengumpulan data. meliputi observasi, wawancara, dan studi dokumen; (4) Teknik validasi data yaitu triangulasi data dan teknik analisis data. Hasil dari penlitian ini yaitu deskripsi Latar Belakang Keberadaan Suku Bugis-Bajo di Desa Sumberkima, Identitas-identitas yang masih dipertahankan oleh Bugis-Bajo di Desa Sumberkima meliputi: Bahasa Bajo, Rumah Panggung, Sistem pengetahuan turun temurun, makanan khas, dan Tradisi-Adat. Aspek-Aspek dari Pemertahanan Identitas Bugis Bajo di Desa Sumberkima yang Memiliki Potensi Sebagai Sumber Belajar sejarah meliputi: aspek sejarah dan aspek sosial budaya. Kata kunci : Pemertahanan, Identitas, Etnik, Sumber Belajar Sejarah.
The Past And Present Of Moving Images:Transcending The Boundary Across Departments In The Vocational Higher Education
Authors: Mega Iranti  , Sihite Susyentina
Published: May 2024

Animations were given credentials as an effective medium in various campaigns and public service announcements (PSA). It helps to shape and spread information, frame public attitudes, and ensure the roles and responsibilities. History records how animations were utilized as PSA during WW2 in the form of training content, instructions, propaganda and ideological tools to promote and glorify patriotism. In higher education, animations can be utilized to support the socialization material about quality assurance. An animated PSA in the form of a video explainer was produced as a collaboration between the Quality Assurance (QA) Department and the Animation Study Program of Politeknik Multimedia Nusantara to support project-based learning for semester 2 students. This article aims to link connections between the history of animation as a public service announcement (PSA) with the conduct of project-based learning in vocational institutions, and quality assurance socialization. Descriptions about the history of moving images, project-based learning strategies, and quality assurance socialization are implemented as methodologies to explain the interrelationships among the three. The authors then present a gap analysis regarding the problems in implementing project-based learning faced by the animation study program and the problems faced by the QA department. An action plan is produced to close the gap using existing resources. The result is a descriptive explanation to support the feasibility of how a vocational institution should connect the needs of academic departments and other departments through a collaborative process. In the discussion section, an analysis will be presented of how animation as a medium is capable of transcending the boundaries across departments
Keywords: moving image history, animation, project-based learning, quality assurance in education
Clot microatructure (dt) as a blomarker and measurement of thrombogenlcity in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)
Authors:   , Pillai Suresh K.G.
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is an inflammatory condition of the lungs characterised by irreversible airway obstruction and impairment of gas exchange. Acute exacerbation is associated with an increased incidence of venous thromboembolism. The main aim of the study was to investigate whether patients with acute exacerbation were thrombogenic utilising the functional biomarker of clot microstructure, the fractal dimension (df). Methodology: The study recruited 30 stable patients from the chest clinic and 85 patients with acute exacerbation from the Emergency Department of a tertiary teaching hospital. One sample of blood was taken from stable group. Acute exacerbation group had four sampling points at 0 hours, 4-6 hours, 24 hours and 3-7 days. Results: The biomarker, df was significantly elevated in patients presenting with acute exacerbation when compared to stable group (1.71 ± 0.06 vs 1.69 ± 0.05, p=0.03). There was no significant increase in df across the four time points (p=0.28) in the acute exacerbation group. All inflammatory markers and fibrinolytic markers such as D-dimer were significantly higher in acute exacerbation group. Those who died during admission in the acute exacerbation group had significantly elevated df when compared to those who survived (1.76 ± 0.03 vs 1.71 ± 0.06, p=0.02) and binary regression analysis showed that df was a significant predictor of mortality (p=0.024). Conclusions: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease during exacerbation had denser and tighter clot microstructure as demonstrated by significantly elevated df when compared to stable group indicating that they were thrombogenic. This was due to profound inflammatory response and increased fibrin production. However, with appropriate treatments and prophylactic anticoagulation, there was no further increase in df which might explain low incidence of venous thromboembolism during admissions. Therefore, df is a useful biomarker that measures thrombogenicity, effect of treatment and predicts mortality in patients with acute exacerbation.
A Dance for Daughters
Authors:   , Tay Siew Hui
Published: May 2024

My thesis comprises a novel entitled A Dance for Daughters (approximately 98,200 words) and a supporting essay, Creating the Magpie Bridge (approximately 17,400 words). Divided into two layers, A Dance for Daughters explores how different daughters mature into various stages of womanhood. Set in Singapore and spanning the 20th century, the primary human layer traces the lives of three generations of Chinese women: Tua Chi (the grandmother), Lee Lian/Lillian (the mother) and Emma (the granddaughter). Escaping the confines of her first unhappy marriage to marry her childhood sweetheart, Tua Chi abandons Lee Lian as a baby. Lacking her birth mother’s care and guidance, Lee Lian/Lillian grows up as an insecure person who embraces the social norms of education and marriage as her way forward in life. Emma, the novel’s main protagonist, imbibes the values of her parents; she studies hard, graduates, becomes a teacher, and is engaged. However, she reaches a crisis point by her mid-thirties: she faces burn-out at work, her boyfriend breaks up with her, her father dies—all these events happening together leads her to question her worldview and choose to seek new paths. The secondary layer of the novel comprises three mythic characters: the Chinese goddesses of Nu Wa, Kuan Yin, and Ma Chor. Summoned by the desperate cries of the baby Lee Lian when she is abandoned, the three goddesses agree to collectively observe, guide, and protect Tua Chi, Lee Lian/Lillian and Lillian’s offspring. Not only do the three goddesses narrate part of the novel, their observations and stories serve as counterpoints to the human action and deepen the exploration of what it takes to mature into a self-determined individual. Ultimately, the values that Nu Wa embodies (love for nature, play, creativity) become the life sustaining path that Emma is led to seek. The supporting essay investigates how I created this novel as a Singaporean writer of Chinese descent and situates the novel within the context of Western and Singaporean English literature. The aspects discussed include biographical and mythical inspirations, narrative structure, plot, first-person narration, characterisation, voice, making the physical context believable, and motifs.
Determining the Rheological Parameters of Polymers Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Chepurnenko A. S. , Kondratieva T. N.
Published: May 2024

Introduction. The paper investigates the methodology for determining the rheological parameters of materials based on the nonlinear Maxwell-Gurevich rheological model using the stress relaxation curves. The review of the main directions of the metaheuristic approaches (local search, evolutionary algorithms) to solving the combinatorial optimization problems is presented. The metaheuristic algorithms for solving some important combinatorial optimization problems with the special emphasis on building decision trees are described. The comparative analysis of the algorithms for solving the regression problem in CatBoost Regressor is carried out. The aim of the work is to determine the rheological properties of polymers using machine learning techniques.

Materials and Methods. The objects of the study are the generated data sets obtained on the basis of the theoretical stress relaxation curves. The source data tables for model training across all samples are presented, and the statistical analysis of the source data sets characteristics is carried out. The total number of numerical experiments across all samples amounted to 346020 variations. To develop the models, the CatBoost artificial intelligence techniques were used; the regularization techniques (Weight Decay, Decoupled Weight Decay Regulation, Augmentation) were used to increase the model accuracy; and Z–Score technique was used for data normalization.

Results. As a result of the research, the intelligent models for determining the rheological parameters of polymers (initial relaxation viscosity, velocity modulus) have been developed based on the generated data sets on the example of the epoxy binder EDT-10. Based on the testing results of the models with the best parameters, the quality assessments were carried out: for the parameter 𝜂∗0 the range of values MAPE 0.46 — 2.72, MSE 0.15 — 1.09, RMSE 0.19 —  0.44, MAPE 0.46 — 1.27; for the parameter 𝑚∗ — MAPE 0.07 — 0.32, MSE 0.01 —  0.13, RMSE 0.10 — 0.41, MAPE 0.58 — 2.72. The resulting metric values are permissible. The training graphs demonstrate the stability of the process.

Discussion and Conclusion. The developed intelligent models are scalable and cross-platform, have practical applied significance that ensures their implementation in a wide range of the scientific and engineering apps.
The Influence of Internal and External Factors on Arabic Language Learning Interest among Arabic Language Education Students
Authors: Amanda Chikanti , Khan Junaid
Published: May 2024

Arabic language learning in the Arabic Language Education program at State Islamic University Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda faces diverse challenges due to varying student interests. Interest, defined as attention and pleasure towards learning, is influenced by internal and external factors. The study aimed to assess these factors' impact on student interest. Employing quantitative methods, the research used multiple linear regression analysis on a sample of 75 third-semester students, utilizing observation, interviews, surveys, questionnaires, and documentation. Results revealed significant positive influence of internal factors on student interest (t-value = 3.385 > 1.993), while external factors exhibited significant, partially positive impact (t-value = -2.294 > 0.432) with some negative effects. Findings emphasize the need for students to recalibrate their intent and determination in Arabic language learning. They should also address external influences to maintain interest during their academic journey.
Green Education Based on The Stage Learning Model to Build The Character of Students in The Nature School
Authors: Widyaswari Monica , Susilo Heryanto , Susanto Shobri Firman , Riasah Faliha
Published: May 2024

The application of green education as a learning model can provide extensive knowledge and learning experience by understanding the environment around them so that students in the nature school can create positive characters as the next generation in preserving the surrounding nature. The role of educators is also expected to continue to be innovative and creative in creating learning media to increase response and interest in learning and build character at the first age of school. This study aims to find a way to build students' character through the stage learning model. The type of approach used in this research is a qualitative approach with case study methods. The location of this research is Sekolah Alam Pelopor Bandung. The research subjects were the institution's founders, educators, and guardians of students. The data collection techniques used were interviews, observation, and documentation studies. Followed by data analysis techniques using Miles and Huberman's analysis theory. Green education implemented in nature school through a stage learning model can build direct interaction between students and nature or the environment. In this way, it can create an attitude that fosters a love for the surrounding environment.
Influence Visual, Copywriting, and Public Speaking on Social Media Accounts Instagram @Sidoarjokuliner in Attracting Consumers Buying Interest in Sidoarjo
Authors: Nadifah Khoirun Nadifah , Indayani Lilik
Published: May 2024

Media sosial Instagram telah menjadi platform yang berpengaruh dalam pemasaran dan interaksi sosial di era digital. Artikel ini meneliti penggunaan akun Instagram @Sidoarjokuliner sebagai contoh sukses pemasaran kuliner di Sidoarjo. Data insight menunjukkan kekonsistenan dalam unggahan juga menjadi faktor kunci dalam mempertahankan dan meningkatkan pengikut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Visual, Copywriting, dan Public Speaking pada Akun Media Sosial Instagram @Sidoarjokuliner dalam Menarik Minat Beli Konsumen di Sidoarjo. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Teknik sampling penelitian ini  menggunakan metode non-probability sampling yaitu purposive sampling dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 100. Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu dengan menyebarkan kuesioner melalui media sosial menggunakan pengukuran skala Likert. Teknik Analisa data penelitian ini mengguanakan aplikasi SmartPLS (Smart Partial Least Square). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa visual tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan, sedangakan copywriting dan public speaking berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap minat beli konsumen di Sidoarjo.
Analysis of Foundation Organization Dynamics in Advancing Community Education
Authors: Nursanti Erni Arum , Ansori Ansori
Published: May 2024

The background of analyzing the dynamics of foundation organizations in advancing community education lies in the increasing need for effective mechanisms to address societal educational challenges. By scrutinizing the operational dynamics of such organizations, insights can be gained into their pivotal role in shaping community educational landscapes. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for devising strategies that optimize their contributions to enhancing societal learning outcomes. This study analyzes the dynamics of foundation organizations in efforts to enhance community education. Using a descriptive-analytical approach, researchers identify the main challenges faced by foundations in this context. The research method involves analysis of relevant literature sources. The findings indicate that factors such as resource management, leadership, and community involvement influence the effectiveness of foundations in advancing community education. These findings offer valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers to improve the performance of foundation organizations in supporting community education. To enhance their impact, recommendations include improvements in management strategies, increased community participation, and enhanced collaboration with relevant stakeholders. This research significantly contributes to understanding the role of foundation organizations in strengthening the community education systemKeywords: Foundation Organizations, Community Education, Analytical Dynamics, Organizational Impact
Effectiveness Transformational Leadership, Compensation, Innovative Work Behavior on Employee Performance
Authors: Akhmala Ayu , Sumartik Sumartik
Published: May 2024

Employees play an important role in the company, especially in operational processes and activities. The purpose of this study is to be able to test the effectiveness of transformational leadership, compensation, innovative work behavior on employee performance. The location of this research was conducted at CV. Gembira Abadi Jaya. The total population of this study were all employees of CV. Gembira Abadi Jaya which amounted to 43 respondents. In this study, the non-probability sample method and saturated sample were used, with a total sample equivalent to the population as a whole. The data collection technique used a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used in this research is Structural Equation Modeling with the Partial Least Squares method. The results of this study indicate that transformational leadership has a significant effect, while compensation has no significant effect and innovative work behavior has a significant effect on employee performance.
Transformative Learning Informal Education Symbols and Meanings of Traditional Marriage Traditions of The Malay Community of The Riau Islands to The Younger Generation (Ethnographic Study on Penyengat Island, Tanjung Pinang City)
Authors: Zulkarnain Zulkarnain , Miroso Raharjo Kukuh , Dawatul Choiro Umu , Fahrur Rozi Muhamad
Published: May 2024

Melayu Kepualaun Riau adalah suku bangsa memiliki tradisi adat, salah satunya adalah tradisi adat perkawinan. Namun seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi dan informasi, implementasi tradisi-tradisi tersebut mengalami perubahan, disebabkan setiap masyarakat akan selalu mengalami perubahan sosial, khususnya pada tradisi adat perkawinan. Perkawinan mempunyai arti yang sangat penting dalam kehidupan pada masa depan pendidikan informal. Transformatif learning adalah sebuah proses perubahan yang mendasar pada diri manusia dan pembelajaran yang menghasilkan perubahan mendasar pada diri generasi milinial. Jika dahulu belajar hanya mengedepankan aspek kognitif, akan tetapi pembelajaran transformatif menampilkan pembelajaran ke dalam suatu keadaan yang mampu mengembangkan seluruh potensi yang dimiliki peserta didik serta memotivasi pembelajar dalam usaha pengalaman pembelajaran. Tujuan penelitian adalah sebagai berikut: (1) Mendeskripikan proses tradisi adat perkawinan masyarakat melayu sebagai pendidikan informal di pulau penyengat; (2) Mendeskripsikan Pembelajaran transformatif  pendidikan informal makna dan simbol adat perkawinan masyarakat melayu pulau penyengat  kepada generasi muda. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif studi kasus Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan: wawancara mendalam,  observasi partisipatif dan studi dkomentasi. Kesimpulan penelitian sebagai berikut: (1) proses tradisi adat perkawinan masyarakat melayu sebagai pendidikan informal Proses adat istiadat perkawinan  pada masyarakat Melayu ini juga sebagai proses pendidikan informal dimana terjadi proses yang berlangsung sepanjang usia sehingga setiap orang memperoleh nilai, sikap, keterampilan, dan pengetahuan yang bersumber dari pengalaman hidup sehari- hari, pengaruh lingkungan termasuk di dalamnya pengaruh kehidupan keluarga, hubungan dengan tetangga atau masyarakat. sakral . Acara perkawinan masyarakat Melayu Kepulauan Riau sebagaimana panjangnya merupakan suatu proses adat istiadat yang perjalanan yang harus dilakukan menjadi lembaga majelis perkawinan yang begitu suci, (2 Pembelajaran Transformatif  Pendidikan Informal Makna dan Simbol Adat Perkawinan Masyarakat Melayu Pulau Penyengat  Kepada Generasi Muda pada masyarakat Melayu Kepulauan Riau semakin mudah menerima perubahan tanpa menyedari perubahan yang drastis memberi kesan terhadap keaslian adat istiadat itu sendiri. Hal Ini menjadikan masyarakat Melayu begitu terbuka dan tidak menutup sesuatu yang baru  serta mempunyai daya untuk membuat perubahan.
The Management of International Cooperation in Intensive Arabic Course
Authors: Najmi Nurun , Mufidah Nuril
Published: May 2024

Course institutions need good program management to be able to create Arabic language learning in accordance with the goals and objectives. Learning management itself has four functions: planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling. This research aims to describe the planning, organizing, mobilization and management control of the An-Najah Center Course Program in Medan, Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative descriptive research method. Data collection techniques include observation of Arabic language program activities, interviews with course founders and teachers, and documentation. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive data in three main steps, namely data reduction, data exposure, and conclusion drawing. The research results show that planning starts with analyzing needs, classifying student competencies, formulating learning objectives, designing the curriculum and syllabus, and determining teaching materials.
The Implication of Piaget’s Cognitive Theory on Indonesian Learning through Bigbook
Authors: Cahyaningsih Esty , Santosa Sedya
Published: May 2024

Abstrak
Di tingkat madrasah ibtidaiyah pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia menjadi sangat penting karena siswa diharapkan dapat memahami konsep bacaan, menggunakan dan merefleksikan bacaan tertulis untuk mencapai tujuan sesuai keperluan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana Implikasi Teori Belajar Kognitif Piaget Dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Melalui Bigbook. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif studi kasus. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di madrasah ibtidaiyah NU Tarbiyatuth Thullab. Peneliti menggunakan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi sebagai teknik pengumpulan data. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia di MI NU Tarbiyatuth Thullab menggunakan media bigook untuk memperdalam pemahaman siswa. Selain itu guru juga menerapkan teori perkembangan kognitif siswa melalui teori Jean Piaget. Manfaat dari penggunaan bigbook dan penerapan teori Piaget membantu guru dalam melatih siswa dalam membaca. Melalui penerapan teori piaget guru bisa memahami kemampuan kognitif siswa berdasarkan perkembangan usianya. Melalui media pembelajaran bigbook membuat siswa antusias dalam mengikuti pelajaraan. Siswa lebih tertarik saat guru menggunakan media bigbook karena di dalam bigbook terdapat materi berupa cerita-cerita yang menari dengan gambar yang banyak dan besar serta tulisan yang tidak banyak.

Kata kunci: Teori belajar, kognitif, Piaget, Bigbook, Bahasa Indonesia
Abstract
Indonesian language lessons hold great importance at the madrasah ibtidaiyah level, as they enable the students to comprehend reading concepts, use written texts and reflect on them to achieve their goals. The purpose of this research is to explore the implications of Piaget's Cognitive Learning Theory in the context of learning the Indonesian language through books. The research methodology employed in this study is a qualitative case study approach. The research was conducted at NU Tarbiyatuth Thullab madrasah ibtidaiyah, where interviews, observation, and documentation served as data collection techniques. The findings of this research reveal that the use of big book media in Indonesian language learning at MI NU Tarbiyatuth Thullab assists in deepening students' understanding. Additionally, teachers apply Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development to foster student learning. The application of Piaget's theory enables teachers to comprehend the cognitive abilities of students based on their age-specific development. Through book learning media, students actively participate in class and show more interest in the lessons. The use of big books in teaching is advantageous because they contain dancing stories with lots of large pictures and less written content, making them more appealing to students

Keyword: Cognitive Theory, Cognitive, Piaget, Bigbook, Indonesian Lesson
A Literature Study of Mathematical Anxiety Against Mathematics Learning and Explore the Student Mathematical Anxiety
Authors: Mayani Dwita Elfri
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the literature review in this study was to thoroughly evaluate and assess the theories, signs, effects, and initiatives used to help students overcome their math anxieties. The type of research used is a literature study. This study used the systematic literature review (SLR) method. The data collection technique used is the inclusion criterion, and the data analysis technique used is exposition. Based on the findings of several studies, it is clear that mathematical anxiety negatively impacts students' learning outcomes, learning processes, and mathematical abilities, including their ability to solve math problems and other mathematical abilities. Of course, based on these studies, there is a need for efforts to overcome mathematics anxiety, both carried out by teachers and students so that the mathematics learning process can run smoothly. But not all math anxieties produce negativity. Some articles also mention that math anxiety can improve students' mathematical achievement.
Queens of the Digital Realm: Unveiling of Female Social Media through Personal Branding Analysis
Authors: Darsono Nabila Putri , Ernungtyas Niken Febrina
Published: May 2024

Personal branding is a crucial aspect of communication, particularly in social media. Someone who can influence others, usually referred to as an influencer, must have positive personal branding from the public perspective. An influencer can come from various industries besides entertainment, including politics and lifestyle. The research was conducted to examine personal branding as displayed by Maria Rahajeng and Tsamara Amany through their Instagram personal account, @tsamaradki, and @mariarahajeng, and to describe the alignment of their personal branding with the eight main concepts of Montoya's concepts. This study employed a postpositivist qualitative research methodology that focused on the personal branding phenomenon formed by the two influencers. This study uses eight main concepts of personal branding Montoya in analyzing content posted by the two influencers. Data was gathered from the influencer’s accounts through feeds, Instagram stories, reels, and comment features. Research results show that the personal branding displayed by Maria Rahajeng and Tsamara Amany differs according to the context of their work, where the two influencers show their respective advantages. Both influencers possess contrasting abilities in various aspects of Montoya’s eight main concepts in personal branding, setting them apart from one another.