bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determinants of Access to Higher Education: Evidence from Jharkhand, India
Authors:   Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol, India, Khan Khalid , Ahmad Waseem , Alam Tabrez
Published: December 2024

This paper examines the access to higher education across socio-religious groups in the state of Jharkhand in India. It also examines the factors affecting access to higher education and the role of students’ social background in explaining the inequality in participation in higher education. The analysis is based on cross tabulation, logistic regression and Fairlie decomposition method. The analysis shows that tribals, Muslims and Scheduled Castes are the worst performing groups in the state. The most prominent factor behind the vulnerable condition of tribals is their high concentration in rural areas as there is a remarkable gap in their performance between rural and urban areas. A large part of the gap between the privileged and the underprivileged groups could not be explained by endowment factors, namely, household size, education of the head of household and income background. The results suggest that incentives created due to family background leads to different outcomes among different socio-religious groups.
Bankruptcy Prediction Using First-Order Autonomous Learning Multi-Model Classifier
Authors:   Univresity of Tamanghasset, Tamanghasset, Algeria, Sabek Amine , Horák Jakub , Musa Hussam , Ferreira da Silva Amélia
Published: December 2024

Research background: Bankruptcy and financial distress prediction has always been an integral part of any financial management system. It gives an indication to stakeholders to take precautionary measures in order to avoid losses. The traditional approaches for prediction, including logistic regression and discriminant analysis, are constrained by their inability to deal with complex and high-dimensional data (Odom and Sharda, 1990; Min and Lee, 2005). Recent developments in the field of machine learning, and particularly autonomous learning classifiers, present a potential proposed alternative.
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to propose a first-order autonomous learning classifier (F-O ALMM0) for predicting bankruptcy of business entities and individuals.
Design/methodology/approach: The data file contained a total of 352 companies obtained from the Kaggle database and incorporating 83 financial ratios. Initially, the model's performance was assessed as a preliminary step, but the results were average, followed by the application of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to enhance the quality of the input’s variables. Afterwards, the number of independent variables was reduced to 26. Thus, the results were improved.
JUDGING THE FUNCTIONING OF EQUITY MARKETS IN 2020
Authors: PETITJEAN Mikael
Published: December 2024

Relative to other global institutions, equity markets performed remarkably well in 2020 and investors ought not to be ashamed of their reactions relative to consumers. It would be a terrible abuse of language to characterize 2020 as being financially irrational. The Covid crisis in 2020 was one of the most orderly crises ever. The damage and the reward across companies, sectors, and countries made a lot of sense. Although there are pockets of extremely high valuations in the tech sector, humility has always been a virtue when it came to valuing tech firms. While stocks are very expensive in absolute terms especially in the US, they are not relative to governmental bonds. But there is a big caveat to all this: the rise in the monetary supply since 2010 has been so incredible that markets have dived deep in unchartered waters. Central banks will have to find our way back to homeland in the years to come.
OWNERSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY: THE TYPE OF SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
Authors: Franck BANCEL  , Dejan GLAVAS
Published: December 2024

The conventional view of the relationship between stock ownership and corporate social responsibility can be summarized by Milton Friedman’s argument that “the only social responsibility of business is to increase profits” (Friedman, 2007). This view posits that sustainability is a cost to the shareholders, thus considering that shareholders’ economic interest is to minimize such costs. Since then, literature has uncovered that sustainability brings long-term benefits to shareholders. The trade-off between the costs and benefits of sustainability is different depending on the type of shareholder. Therefore, we investigate which shareholders impact the firm’s sustainability. In our study, we focus on institutional, state, and family shareholders, as they are key to the sustainability performance of firms.JEL Classification: G14, G15, G30, Q56.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE TECNOLOGIA EDUCACIONAL PARA CUIDADORES DE PACIENTES ONCOLÓGICOS EM CUIDADOS PALIATIVOS
Authors: Costa Cristiane de Fátima Pimenta da , Bastos Luana Estumano Longhi , Tuma Priscila Bastos , Aviz Leonardo Breno do Nascimento , Ferreira Clicia Raiane Galvão , Cardoso Náthila Lorrana Silva , Scotta Simone Gualberto , Dias Biatriz Araújo Cardoso , Dias George Alberto da Silva
Published: December 2024

Os Cuidados Paliativos ainda são envoltos de muitas dúvidas aos pacientes e acompanhantes, fazendo-se necessário intervenções que atuem no desconhecimento do tema, principalmente quando instituído com pacientes oncológicos. A pesquisa objetivou desenvolver uma tecnologia educacional para elucidar sobre cuidados paliativos com cuidadores de pacientes oncológicos. Trata-se de um estudo do tipo exploratório-metodológico, o qual foi realizado no Hospital Ophir Loyola em Belém do Pará. Para sua realização o estudo foi dividido em três fases: exploração da realidade, revisão da literatura e construção do jogo educativo. A exploração da realidade foi realizada por meio de um questionário contendo nove perguntas sobre cuidados paliativos, o qual foi aplicado após a utilização do Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) que avalia a parte cognitiva; a segunda fase foi a revisão de literatura, feita em base de dados confiáveis, com artigos preferencialmente de 2019 a 2024. Na terceira etapa, construiu-se um jogo educativo, através de plataformas de edição Bitmoji e CANVA®. Participaram do estudo 20 acompanhantes com média de idade de 47,05±11,12 anos, sendo 17 do sexo feminino (85%) e 3 do sexo masculino (15%). Além disso, a maioria possuía vínculo com o paciente, sendo filho ou filha (n=10; 50%). Com relação aos conhecimentos acerca dos cuidados paliativos, foi possível observar que a maioria nunca tinha escutado falar sobre (n=13; 65%) e não considera seu conhecimento suficiente (n=12; 60%). A tecnologia educacional para educação em saúde tem se mostrado eficaz, sendo relevante principalmente em assuntos estigmatizados como os cuidados paliativos.
Sperm retrieval, fertilization rates, and clinical outcomes of infertile men with Y chromosome microdeletion
Authors: Baffa Jenna , Karavani Gilad , Akroof Bader , Kattan Mohamed S. , Lau Susan , Jarvi Keith
Published: December 2024

Introduction: In this study, we aimed to explore whether a Y chromosome microdeletion (YCM) confers adverse effects on surgical sperm retrieval potential and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) outcomes in men with azoospermia and severe oligospermia.
Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study, which included infertile men with azoospermia or severe oligospermia who were evaluated for karyotype analysis and YCM testing at a university-affiliated hospital between 2010 and 2022. Outcomes of microdissection testicular sperm extraction (mTESE) for surgical sperm retrieval were compared between men diagnosed with YCM and the control group in which no YCM were found. Additionally, patients from each group who underwent in-vitro fertilization (IVF) — ICSI cycle using ejaculated sperm or surgically retrieved mature spermatozoa were compared regarding their IVF-ICSI cycle outcomes — fertilization rates, cleavage, and blastocyst formation and clinical pregnancy rates.
Results: A total of 116 azoospermic and oligospermic men who underwent Y chromosome microdeletion testing were included in the study: 19 men with YCM and 97 controls without YCM. Overall, nine mTESE procedures were performed for patients with YCM and 38 mTESE procedures were done on men from the control group. There were no significant differences between the YCM and control groups in mature sperm retrieval rates (11.1% vs. 26.3% p=0.663), though a trend towards higher rates of findings of elongated and round spermatids as the most mature germ cell was noted in the YCM group (66.7% vs. 28.9%, p=0.054). Out of the 13 men with mature sperm — either ejaculated or surgically retrieved (mTESE) —that had known ICSI cycle outcomes, three men had proven YCMs and 10 controls had no identified YCMs. Basic characteristics were similar between the groups, except for testosterone levels, which were higher in the YCM group (23.0±13.1 vs. 9.4±6.4 nmol/L, p=0.027). Fertilization rates and cleavage rates were similar between the YCM and control groups (42.3% vs. 49.7% and 42.3% vs. 39.3%, p=0.491 and 0.774, respectively). Blastocyst formation rates, and pregnancy rates, while not statistically significant, showed a trend for favorable outcomes in the control group compared to the YCM group (24.1% vs. 7.7%, 72.7% vs. 20.0%, p=0.078 and 0.106, respectively).
Conclusions: Y chromosome microdeletion does not affect sperm retrieval rates. Fertilization and cleavage rates are not impaired by microdeletions, while blastocyst formation rates and clinical pregnancy rates per embryo transfer follow a non-significant trend for unfavorable outcomes in the YCM group. Clinical and embryonic development results should be interpreted with caution, as these groups are relatively small.
Validation of the Patient Activation Measure in kidney stone disease patients
Authors: Murad Liam , Abou Samra Sophie , Schwartz Ryan , Assad Anis , Penniston Kristina , Bensaadi Kahina , Meskawi Malek , Bhojani Naeem
Published: December 2024

Introduction: We aimed to validate the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) within a kidney stone disease (KSD) population, determine the variability of patient activation within this population, and characterize relationships between activation and variables such as health literacy, quality of life, and demographics.
Methods: This cross-sectional study includes individuals 18 years or older followed for KSD at University of Montreal Hospital Center. Demographic data and responses for the PAM, Wisconsin Stone Quality of Life scale, and health literacy questionnaire (HLQ) were acquired.
Results: Females and those with poor medication adherence were found to have significantly lower activation. The HLQ dimensions “Actively managing my health,” “Navigating the healthcare system,” and “Understand health information well enough to know what to do” were associated with significantly higher activation. Rasch analysis revealed an item reliability of 0.81, a person reliability of 0.98, and a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.88. Regarding item fit, only item 1 (When all is said and done, I am the person who is responsible for taking care of my health) fit poorly with the model. Principle component analysis revealed evidence of a second dimension, accounting for 9.0% of the variation in observed responses.
Conclusions: Female sex and poor medication adherence were associated with significantly lower activation. Aspects of health literacy concurring with the precise definition of “activation” were associated with significantly higher PAM scores. The PAM was found to have good person and item reliability, and good internal consistency; however, principal component analysis revealed that construct validity is possibly threatened by multidimensionality.
Five years of competency-based medical education in Canadian urology
Authors: Nguyen David-Dan , Lafontaine Marie-Lyssa , Mann Uday , Siron Nicolas , Letendre Julien , Aubé-Péterkin Mélanie , Rourke Keith , Domes Trustin , Lee Jason Y. , Bhojani Naeem
Published: December 2024

Introduction: In 2018, competency-based medical education (CBME) was introduced to Canadian urology residency training. We examined learner and faculty experiences with CBME five years post-implementation.
Methods: Two online surveys were developed from a scoping review of CBME literature and expert consultation. They covered aspects including unintended consequences, satisfaction, and challenges. They were distributed to Canadian urology residency program directors, faculty, and senior residents from January to June 2023. Respondents rated agreement/satisfaction using a five-point Likert scale. Descriptive analyses considered scores of 4–5 as agreement/satisfaction and 1–2 as disagreement/dissatisfaction.
Results: Twenty-nine faculty members (including 10/13 [77%] program directors) and 33/63 (53%) senior residents responded. Overall, 69% of respondents are unsatisfied with CBME, 19% are neutral, and 11% are satisfied. Anxiety and/or fatigue with CBME are reported by 76% of faculty and 66% of residents. CBME is seen as burdensome: 61% of residents frequently trigger assessment requests, while 66% of faculty feel overwhelmed by the volume of requested assessments. Faculty members (83%) and residents (73%) find CBME time-consuming. Over 50% of respondents believe CBME failed to de-emphasize time-based learning, individualize progression, rapidly identify struggling residents, or improve feedback quality. Over 60% agree that CBME has clarified learning expectations and training stages.
Conclusions: There is prevailing dissatisfaction with CBME within Canadian urology training programs, impacting the well-being of both faculty and residents while falling short of delivering personalized training; however, CBME has provided a structured and transparent framework for trainee advancement. Improvements to CBME are needed beyond its initial five years.
A STUDY ON RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PRACTICES OF ANDHRA PRADESH PAPER MILLS LIMITED, UNIT: KADIYAM
Authors:   Godavari Institute of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous) Rajahmahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, India, UPENDRA CH , RAJU Dr. PRK ,   Godavari Institute of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous) Rajahmahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
Published: December 2024

Recruitment and selection are critical processes in human resource management that aim to identify, attract, and hire
the best candidates for organizational roles. Effective recruitment ensures a diverse and qualified candidate pool,
while a well-structured selection process helps organizations choose the most suitable individuals. The recruitment
process involves job advertising, sourcing candidates, and engaging with potential employees through various
channels, including digital platforms, job fairs, and networking. Selection, on the other hand, focuses on assessing
candidates through interviews, tests, background checks, and reference verification to determine their skills,
experience, and cultural fit. This process is essential for enhancing organizational performance, reducing turnover,
and maintaining a positive work environment. The growing use of technology, such as applicant tracking systems

(ATS) and artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment, has streamlined the process, making it more efficient and data-
driven. This study explores the significance of recruitment and selection, factors influencing these processes, and

modern trends that shape talent acquisition strategies in today's competitive job market.
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Keywords: effective recruitment strategies, candidate satisfaction.
Design and Development of institutional Repository Using D-Space Digital Library Software at Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur,TNAU-A Study
Authors: Subangi Dr.M.C , Sujatha , Dr.P , Mohan Mr.M
Published: December 2024

The case study focuses on the design
and development of an institutional repository at
the Agricultural Engineering College and
Research Institute, Kumulur, Tamil Nadu
Agricultural University, using the DSpace digital
library software. The current work discusses the
University Research Project (URP) carried out at
the Agricultural Engineering College and
Research Institute, Kumulur, TNAU, India, which
involved the establishment of an institutional
repository. The initiative aims to expand the
Institute's research output's exposure and
accessibility, which will improve researcher
collaboration and information sharing. The paper
outlines the steps involved in the development
process, including selecting the appropriate
hardware and software, configuring the system,
creating metadata schemas, and establishing
access controls. The study also discusses the
challenges encountered during the development
process and the solutions that were implemented
to overcome them. The study highlights the
benefits of using DSpace to preserve and
disseminate digital content, such as research
articles and theses, and provides full-text search
and retrieval capabilities. They also highlights the
benefits of using DSpace for institutional
repositories, including the ability to accommodate
different types of digital content and support
interoperability with other systems. Overall, this
case study provides insights into the successful
implementation of DSpace for institutional
repositories and also highlights the problems

faced during customization of metadata, interface
and workflow as per the requirements of the
institution. The study can serve as a useful
reference for other institutions planning similar
projects.
Keywords: DSpace, Institutional Repository,
Open Access, Scholarly Communications, Digital
Preservation, Digital Library.
Böbrek Doku Mühendisliğinde Hücresizleştirilmiş Extraselüler Matriks
Authors: Eryıldız Kevser , Ihlamur Murat
Published: December 2024

BBöbrekler, vücudun atık ürünlerini filtreleyen ve hayati işlevleri yerine getiren organlardır. Bu hayati organların fonksiyonlarını yitirmesi sonucu, geri döndürülemez ve çeşitli sonuçlar doğuran böbrek hastalıkları ortaya çıkabilmektedir. Kronik böbrek hastalığı (KBH), akut böbrek hastalığı (ABH) ve böbrek yetmezliği gibi durumlar, ciddi sağlık sorunlarına yol açmakta ve genellikle diyaliz veya böbrek organ nakli gerektirmektedir. Böbrek doku mühendisliği, bu sorunlara yenilikçi çözümler sunmakta ve organ nakline olan ihtiyacı azaltmayı hedeflemektedir. Hücresizleştirme teknolojisi, donör böbreklerden elde edilen hücrelerin extraselüler matrikslerinden (ECM) hücresel bileşenlerin uzaklaştırılması ve doğal ECM’nin korunarak yeniden fonksiyonelleştirilmesi sürecini içermektedir. Bu yöntem, böbrek yetmezliği tedavisinde umut vaat etmekte ve klinik uygulamalarda büyük potansiyel taşımaktadır.
Realizing the sustainable potential of Indonesian marine tourism through effective and participatory local tourism governance
Authors: Asdar Yuliana , Abdullah Muh Tang
Published: December 2024

Mandala Ria Beach in Bulukumba Regency, South Sulawesi, possesses significant marine tourism potential but faces various challenges in its development. This study aims to analyze the application of Local Tourism Governance principles and their impact on community welfare and destination sustainability. Employing a qualitative approach that combines literature review, field observations, and in-depth interviews. The collected data was analyzed qualitatively using NVivo 12 Plus software to identify patterns and themes. The findings reveal that collaboration among village government, local communities, and the Bulukumba Regency Tourism Office is key to overcoming constraints such as limited infrastructure, weak human resource quality in tourism, and environmental conservation issues. Local Tourism Governance at Mandala Ria Beach encompasses aspects of transparency, accountability, vision and leadership, acceptance of diversity, knowledge and skill development, and clarity of roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders. However, the absence of an official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Tourism Office and the Ara Village Government, as well as potential land ownership conflicts, pose challenges in optimizing sustainable tourism development. This study recommends the formulation of more integrated and community-oriented tourism strategies and policies, involving dialogue and coordination among stakeholders, and the development of guidelines for destination management, human resource capacity building, and preservation of local environment and culture. Consequently, the development of Mandala Ria Beach tourism is expected to provide equitable and sustainable benefits for all parties involved.
Marginal oil and gas field development using stranded and flaring gas
Authors: Kartohardjono Sutrasno , Fadilah Hadid
Published: December 2024

Indonesia’s abundant natural gas reserves present an opportunity to transition towards natural gas as a primary energy source due to its efficiency and industrial versatility. However, stranded gas and flare gas remain underutilized, especially in remote and challenging areas like Papua, Indonesia. This research investigates the utilization of such limited gas resources through technical and economic evaluations. This region is characterized by logistical challenges and a scarcity of natural gas users, making it a representative example for similar cases across Indonesia. The study assessed product and technology options for utilizing feed gas with an average volume of 2.5 MMSCFD over a 15-year production lifetime. The findings indicate that converting the gas into CNG and LPG is the most viable solution, yielding an average of 1,264 MMBTU/day of CNG and 4 MT/day of LPG. Economic analysis shows a net present value (NPV) of USD 1.83 million, an internal rate of return (IRR) of 13.01%, and a payback period (POT) of 6.31 years. The use of skid-mounted transportation modules and barges aligns well with the geographical complexities of Eastern Indonesia, offering a scalable and commercially viable approach to stranded gas utilization. This research highlights a sustainable pathway for monetizing marginal gas fields.
The Practice of Using Generative Artificial Intelligence Systems in the Media Industry and Examples of Leading Georgian News Agencies: A Case Study of IPN, PT, and BMG
Authors: Chalaganidze Nino , Popkhadze Natia
Published: December 2024

This research paper examines the development of the Georgian media industry concerning the modern world’s media trend of automated journalism, using news agencies as an example.
The research topic of this paper is to explore the practice of generative artificial intelligence systems in the world media industry and, based on the above evaluation of these technologies in media production by leading Georgian news agencies. Since technological advancements have significantly altered media consumption by accelerating the speed of information dissemination, expanding the range of available channels, and enabling user-generated content, a lag in adopting these technologies could challenge the core mission of news agencies and influence their future development trajectory.
The conducted research on the automation of news agencies gives a picture and identifies the problems that determine the extent of the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in their activities, the basis of which, in turn, is the Georgian language models and/or the competence of media representatives. During the research, no specific competence problems were identified; however, it was discovered that a language barrier, particularly the low quality of Georgian language models, has resulted in the virtually nonexistent use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the operations of news agencies.
Farm Waste Management and Recycling for Negative Carbon Sink in Agriculture: A Review
Authors: Obame R. G. Mabicka , Musadji Neil-Yohan , Menken Elie Fosso , Ntoma Rachelle Obone , Koutika Lydie-Stella , Mouaromba Wavel , Sereme Bognan Kadidja Zakia , Mounguengui Michel Mbina
Published: December 2024

The increase in global agricultural production generates a considerable amount of agriculture wastes which constitutes nuisance of environment’s population health and contributing in the global greenhouse gas (GHG) emission. However, well-managed waste mitigates these countries GHGs emissions. This chapter provides an overview of the different types of waste from agricultural activities; their composition and their sustainable management for a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This review highlights the importance of sustainable management of agricultural waste for limiting greenhouse gas emissions by analyzing their contribution to improve the physicochemical properties; soil fertility and their role in order to enhance the capacity of soils to sequester organic carbon.
Innovations and Challenges in Water Electrolysis for Sustainable Hydrogen Production
Authors: Haider Tanvir , Haider Zulfiqar
Published: December 2024

Hydrogen is renewable, efficient energy carrier that can contribute to solve the climate change problem when paired with sustainable electricity and water electrolysis. While PEM electrolysis is outstanding in producing high purity of hydrogen, the AWE electrolysis has been Versatile in meeting several industrial purposes. AEM technology is considered as more cost effective than the existing technologies which uses highly costly metal catalysts such as Pt, Au, Ru, etc. However, water electrolysis which is a sustainable method for hydrogen production supplies only 4% of the global hydrogen due to high costs. Unfortunately, the use of precious metals constrains the prospect of scale-up; nevertheless, automation-based naked-metal electrocatalysts can be advanced as cost-effective yet conductive and electrocatalytically active solutions. But much more work has to be done to improve their characteristics and stability. In the context of this paper, the major developments and problems in water electrolysis are discussed based on the outlook for the effective and inexpensive catalysts for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions. To this end, it seeks to overcome these barriers in order to provide direction to future studies and facilitate the development of cost-effective water electrolyzers for sustainable hydrogen generation.
The Influence of Environmental Education on College Students' behavioural Attitudes towards Sustainability
Authors: Gupta Dr. Mitali Sharad , Samrutwar Anushka Madhu , Rahandale Aastha Maheshkumar , Edlabadkar Antara Amol
Published: December 2024

Environmental education (EE) serves as a cornerstone for fostering sustainable development by equipping individuals with the knowledge, values, and skills required to address pressing environmental challenges. This paper investigates the role of EE in influencing college students' attitudes and behaviors towards sustainability. It examines the extent to which EE programs contribute to increased awareness, positive attitudinal shifts, and behavioral changes aimed at adopting sustainable practices. The study employs a mixed-method approach, utilizing quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to provide a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon.Findings reveal that students exposed to EE programs exhibit significantly higher levels of environmental awareness, a deeper commitment to sustainability, and greater participation in eco-friendly activities compared to their peers without such exposure. Key behavioral changes include increased recycling, energy conservation, use of public transportation, and reduction of plastic waste. These shifts underscore the potential of EE not only as an academic tool but also as a catalyst for societal transformation.The results highlight the importance of integrating EE into higher education curricula and suggest that a multi-pronged approach—encompassing formal coursework, extracurricular activities, and institutional support—yields the most significant impact. Policymakers are urged to prioritize EE as a strategic investment in creating a generation of environmentally conscious citizens capable of tackling global environmental challenges.
KEMAMPUAN SISWA MENGANALISIS GAYA BAHASA CERPEN “SAMPAN ZULAIHA” KARYA HASAN AL BANNA OLEH SISWA KELAS XI SMA NEGERI 2 LAWE BULAN TAHUN PEMBELAJARAN 2023/2024
Authors: Seri Murni  , Ati Rosmiati  , Muhammad Supratman
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hasil Kemampuan Siswa Menganalisis Gaya Bahasa Cerpen “Sampan Zulaiha” Karya Hasan Al banna oleh Siswa Kelas XI SMA Negeri 2 Lawe Bulan Tahun Pembelajaran 2023/2024. Adapun yang menjadi populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas XI yang berjumlah 38 orang dan sampel berjumlah 18 orang. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode eksperimen dengan rancangan one group test design. Dari pengelolahan data di peroleh nilai rata-rata tes siswa sebesar 83,33 dan termasuk dalam kategori baik, dengan standar deviasinya sebesar 4,41 dan standard error sebesar 1,07. dan jika di kaitkan dengan nilai KKM mata pelajaran bahasa Indonesia untuk SMA sebesar 75 maka termasuk dalam kategori baik. Jadi dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada Kemampuan Siswa Menganalisis Gaya Bahasa Cerpen “Sampan Zulaiha” Karya Hasan Al banna oleh Siswa Kelas XI SMA Negeri 2 Lawe Bulan Tahun Pembelajaran 2023/2024.
THE EFFECT OF USING EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION ON STUDENT IN WRITING PROCEDURE TEXT ON THE VIII CLASS OF SMP NEGERI 1 BAMBEL ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023
Authors: Yossi Novi Arvina  , Raja Fauziah  , Sabrun Jamil
Published: December 2024

This research aims to know the Effect of using explixit intruction method tin the VIII class of SMP Negeri Bambel in writing procedure text in the academic year 2022/2023. this rsearch use quantitaive method in the analyzing data.The population of this resarch is 72 students VII class of SMP Negeri 1 Bambel, where the sample was taken total sampling whic is all populatition became the sample it was 72 students.This resreach gave two tests they are pre-test and post-test. Finding this is research pre-test get the mean score 21,57 with standard deviation is 8, 50 while post-test get the 54,91 with standar deviataon 4,18 The data from pretest and posttest was calculated by using t test, it was found that tobservation=20,03 and finding ttable of level α 5% with df = 1,993. it mean 30,03>1,993 The result showed that there is effect of using explicit intruction on studen’s skillwriting procedure text.
Early Buddhism and the Greeks
Authors: Stoneman Richard
Published: December 2024

Greek thinkers are important witnesses for the Buddhism of the fourth to first centuries BCE in India. Both Pyrrho and his teacher Anaxarchus were exposed to Buddhist ideas while travelling with Alexander in India in 326 BCE. Buddhist forms of argument, such as the tetralemma, reappear in Pyrrho. Some scholars have argued that key elements of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths, and the doctrine of no self, only arose much later; but archaeological evidence, such as the sculptures of Sanchi, indicate that key doctrines, as enshrined in the jatakas, were circulating in the Indo-Greek period in India. Anecdotes about Anaxarchus also suggest familiarity with the idea of no self, while the Pali work The Questions of King Milinda suggests that the Greek king Menander could have raised questions about Buddhist doctrine at an early date (ca. 150 BCE).
Editorial
Authors: Antela-Bernárdez Borja
Published: December 2024

Editorial for Issue 7
Audit Quality and Earnings Per Share of Listed Insurance Companies in Nigeria
Authors:   Professor, Department of Management and Accounting, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria, Emmanuel OYEDOKUN, Godwin , Afolasade Florence IDOWU, ,   Department ce, Gateway (ICT) Polytechnic Saapade Ogun State, Nigeria, Osgoode ABIODUN-AFOLABI, Fadekemi Omogbonjubolanle ,   Professional Development, Osgoode Law School, York University, Toronto, ON Canada, Ayoola Abimbola ESO, ,   Department of Finance, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Lagos, Nigeria
Published: December 2024

Financial performance is influenced by audit quality, which is essential for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial reports that is imperative for stakeholders' decision-making and corporate transparency. In the context of Nigeria's insurance sector, financial performance, particularly Earnings Per Share (EPS), has become a key measure of success. This study investigates the effect of audit quality on EPS in listed insurance companies, focusing on three primary components: audit fees, auditor independence, and audit firm size. The study adopts an ex-post facto research design, analyzing data from 22 listed insurance firms over a five-year period (2017-2021). Descriptive statistics, unit root tests, and multiple regression analysis were employed. Results from the unit root test confirm that all variables are stationary, allowing for time-series analysis. The findings show that audit fees have a significant positive impact on EPS (β = 5.61, p < 0.05; F = 5.10, p < 0.05), while auditor independence exhibits a negative but significant effect on EPS (β = -3.30, p < 0.05; F = 5.39, p < 0.05). Additionally, audit firm size positively influences EPS (β = 0.36, p < 0.05; F = 1.13, p < 0.05). The model’s reliability is supported by Durbin-Watson statistics close to 2, indicating minimal autocorrelation. These findings underscore the importance of audit quality in shaping the financial performance of insurance companies in Nigeria, providing valuable insights for auditors, regulators, and stakeholders aiming to enhance financial transparency and performance.
Tissue Culture of Oil Palm (Elaeis Guineensis Jacq): Techniques and Applications in Genetic Breeding
Authors:   Jln Kapten Piere Tendean-Tanalodu-Bajawa-Flores-East Nusa Tenggara-Indonesia, Bao Antonia P. , Limbu Umbu N. ,   Jln Kapten Piere Tendean-Tanalodu-Bajawa-Flores-East Nusa Tenggara-Indonesia, Lauda Pati Mikael ,   Jln Kapten Piere Tendean-Tanalodu-Bajawa-Flores-East Nusa Tenggara-Indonesia, Dhey Emerensiana ,   Jln Kapten Piere Tendean-Tanalodu-Bajawa-Flores-East Nusa Tenggara-Indonesia, Lalu Konstantinus ,   Jln Kapten Piere Tendean-Tanalodu-Bajawa-Flores-East Nusa Tenggara-Indonesia
Published: December 2024

Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) has become a leading plantation crop in Indonesia because it can provide employment opportunities and contribute to the country's foreign exchange earnings. The productivity of palm oil always experiences fluctuations. Over the past four years, the highest productivity of palm oil was in 2020, amounting to 48,296.30 tons/ha. Efforts to increase palm oil productivity need to be continuously pursued considering the high consumer demand for oil. One of the efforts to increase palm oil productivity is to cultivate superior seed varieties. The type of superior seedlings can be obtained from tissue culture. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive method with a literature study technique. The purpose of this research is to understand the tissue culture process, the inhibiting and supporting factors of tissue culture, the advantages and disadvantages of tissue culture, and the opportunities and challenges of palm oil tissue culture. The research results show that tissue culture affects palm oil production because the seedlings produced through tissue culture have superior traits, and the supporting factors of the tissue culture technique are the type of media and the addition of appropriate growth regulators (ZPT).
ILLOCUTIONARY SPEECH ACTS IN THE DRAMA SCRIPT "FRIENDSHIP" BY TOIF MALIKI
Authors: Rahmania Trisna
Published: December 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the form of speech acts and types of illocutionary speech acts, as well as their frequency in conversations or dialogues in the drama script "Persahabatan" by Toif Maliki. This research is a qualitative descriptive research with pragmatic methods used as an analytical tool. The data source was obtained from all the dialogue or conversations of the characters contained in the drama script "Persahabatan" by Toif Malik which is closely related to everyday conversations such as those that occur in society. The research steps carried out start from the planning stage, data collection, data analysis, interpretation, and up to the preparation of a report on the findings. Based on the results of the research conducted, information was obtained that the forms of speech acts contained in the conversation or dialogue of the drama script "Persahabatan" by Toif Malik are declarative, imperative and interrogative. The types of speech acts found were directive, assertive, expressive, declarative and commissive.
Igualdad de sexos, violencia de género y salud sexual/reproductiva en el sistema educativo haitiano
Authors: Lafleur Nahum , Brice Saintil
Published: December 2024

El objetivo de este trabajo fue presentar un análisis de la inclusión de la igualdad de sexos, la lucha contra la violencia basada en género y la salud sexual y reproductiva en el sistema educativo haitiano. Para llevarlo a cabo, se han analizado los manuales y programas escolares del sistema. Los hallazgos han demostrado que, generalmente, no se han tenido en cuenta dichas temáticas de manera proporcionada a través de los documentos analizados. Por lo tanto, se recomienda tomar medidas y acciones adecuadas a nivel estratégico hacia el camino de un futuro mejor en la educación sexual integral en Haití.
Comparative Study on Strength Characteristics of Carbonate Rocks from Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Authors: Arman Hasan , Khalid Khalifa Alazzani AbdulAziz , Saleh Ayedh Al Harthi Mansoor , Qayed Mosaad Alharbi Ahmed , Abdalla Al Mansour Mulham , Paramban Safwan
Published: December 2024

Rock strength determination either in-situ or laboratory requires time consuming processes on rock sampling, sample preparation and testing. Various testing methods such as uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), point load index PLI (Is(50)), indirect tensile strength (ITS), and Schmidt hammer (either on core, SHVC or rock block samples, SVHRB) tests are commonly used to measure rock strength in laboratory. In this study, sixty rock blocks, which have approximately 30x30x30 cm size and represent different type of carbonate rocks were collected from three different locations of the Al Ain city, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). After a quality inspection of rock blocks – free of any visibly discontinuities, fractures, filling material, etc., only selected forty-three rock blocks were used for Schmidt hammer tests on rock blocks (SHVRB). Then, the NX size (54 mm) core samples from the same rock blocks were drilled, trimmed, measured, and different strength tests of the UCS, PLI (Is(50)), and ITS were carried out on core samples according the suggested ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials). The various relations between the mean UCS and the mean of the other measured strength values were estimated with representative empirical equations. The results indicated that variable correlations, strong to very week, between the rock strength parameters with specific determination of coefficient (R2) values. The best correlation was between the mean UCS vs the mean PLI (Is(50)) (R2 = 0.70) and the mean PLI (Is(50)) vs the mean ITS (R2 = 0.62). The provided various rock strength parameters may be specific within the arid environment of the investigated carbonate rocks. However, the results may still be useful as comparative guidelines for decision makers and engineers for different engineering applications in the region and regions of other carbonate rocks.
Temperature dependence of the residual shear strength: the role of clay fraction
Authors: Prasad Dhakal Om , Loche Marco , Kumar Dahal Ranjan , Scaringi Gianvito
Published: December 2024

The residual shear strength is a fundamental parameter controlling landslide processes. In pure clays, this parameter is temperature-dependent according to the clay’s mineral composition and hydro-mechanical boundary conditions. However, landslide soils are typically heterogeneous mixtures with a variable content of clay minerals. Particularly for low-plasticity soils, the impact of changes in temperature on the mechanical response remains to be determined, and little can be said about possible macroscopic alterations of slope stability or landslide dynamics.
We conducted ring-shear tests using natural soils from the Melamchi catchment in central Nepal, which suffered widespread instabilities and rainfall-induced debris flows. We performed experiments under normal stresses of 50-150 kPa in water-saturated condition and under a constant rate of shearing. We controlled the temperature during testing and performed heating-cooling cycles (20-50-20 °C) only after attaining the residual shear condition. We explored the role of the clay fraction by preparing multiple samples from the same soil, retaining its finest portion under different cutoff grain sizes (0.125-0.020 mm).
We observed a decrease in shear strength with the clay fraction increasing. Samples with a coarser cutoff (and hence a lower clay fraction) did not exhibit any change in shear strength during the heating-cooling cycle. However, as the clay fraction increased, a heating-induced weakening emerged. In the specific case study, this weakening was minor (1° of friction angle) and would not affect evaluations of slope stability in simple assessments. Nevertheless, incorporating this effect into advanced physically-based models may provide useful insights into the complexity of thermo-hydro-mechanical responses and their effects on landslides at the local and regional scales.
Landslide Susceptibility Map using ViT Architectures With Pre-Slide Topographic Dem of Deep-Seated Landslide Events
Authors: Kikuchi Teruyuki , Fukaya Sho
Published: December 2024

There has been an increasing demand in recent years for detailed and accurate landslide maps and inventories in disaster-prone areas of subtropical and temperate zones. Standard Landslide susceptibility mapping methods require detailed fieldwork to be conducted by knowledgeable, skilled professionals. When predicting landslides, it is important to understand past landslide cases and prepare for situations in which the same phenomena occur. Developing automatic analysis methods using deep learning can contribute to the sophistication and cost of screening.
In this study, models using the automatically construct high-performing convolutional neural network (CNN) and Visual Transformation　(ViT) architectures for landslide detection, were applied and their outcomes were compared for landslide susceptibility mapping at Kii-peninsular, Japan. As a first step, a total of 101 landslide and non-landslide points were identified and divided into 70% training and 30% validation datasets. Eight landslide influence factors were used, including slope angle, eigenvalue ratio, curvature, underground-openness, overground-openness, topographic witness index (TWI), wavelet and elevation. Experimental results of model evaluation using receiver operating characteristics and area under the curve (ROC, AUC), and accuracy showed that the CNN models were more accurate than ViT model in predicting landslides spatially. Furthermore, the landslide susceptibility map is consistent with the trends in the distribution of gentle slopes and knick lines unique to the study area and can be used as a powerful method for future landslide prediction.
Correlating the spatial distribution of liquefaction phenomena with the surficial geology on point bars deposits; case studies 2021 Damasi, Greece and 2023, Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye
Authors: Taftsoglou Maria , Valkaniotis Sotiris , Papathanassiou George , Ntouvartzis Vassilis , Caputo Riccardo
Published: December 2024

Liquefaction, a seismic threat to critical infrastructure, demonstrated its impact in the 2023 Türkiye events and the one occurred in 2021 Damasi, Greece. In both cases, extensive liquefaction phenomena were triggered in the floodplain, and particularly in point bars and abandoned channels. Confirming that the identification of the paleoenvironmental features is a crucial step to assess the liquefaction susceptibility of an area, this research aims to statistically investigate the spatial distribution of liquefaction within point bars. Using historical and contemporary data, we were able to reconstruct the evolution of meandering fluvial systems in both cases and preliminary delineate the different types of lithofacies encountered in point bars; sand and mud prone. Afterwards, we compared the location of liquefaction related phenomena, ejecta and lateral spreading, with the predominant type of soil material within the point bars. As an outcome, it was concluded that most of liquefaction phenomena, triggered by these two earthquake cases, reported on the upstream flow direction of point bars which is characterized as sandy like zone.
Excavation of Large Underground Power House Cavern and Surge Shaft in Adverse Geological Features Like Sheared/Fractured Zone: a Case Study on Mangdechhu H.E. Project, Bhutan
Authors: DUBEY SHRISH , JAISWAL PRASHANT , KUMAR GARNAYAK PRADEEP , VERMA DEEPAK
Published: December 2024

The complex geological region and unpredictable nature of the Himalayas pose major challenges for construction of large underground structures. This paper presents the excavation of Power House Cavern and Surge Shaft of Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project in poor geological features like sheared/fractured zones. The Cavern was proposed to be explored through a 410m long drift, however only 36.85m of Cavern was explored since the excavated drift got flooded with silt due to ‘Aila’ flood in May, 2009 and balance portion of cavern was investigated by two drill holes and Hydrofrac test was carried out to reveal the in-situ stress conditions. During the excavation of the central gullet of the underground caverns, a 1.5 m to 2.0 m thick sheared /fractured zone was encountered in oblique direction to the caverns. Due to its low dipping profile, this zone intersected both upstream and downstream walls of cavern and also partially affecting the crown of Transformer Cavern. This sheared/fractured zone could not be deciphered previously due to limited length of drift in the cavern. The geology of the caverns was again explored through additional vertical drill holes and both in-situ shear and deformability tests and laboratory tests were conducted for deciphering the rock mass properties of the sheared/fractured zone. Similarly, 152m deep Surge Shaft was explored by two drill holes revealing bedrock to be encountered at 15 to 18m below the ground level. The encountered strata comprised of highly fractured, highly weathered to decomposed rock mass with low in-situ strength.
Based on the numerical analysis of above structures, the excavation methodology and rock support system of Cavern and Shaft were updated and an elaborate instrumentation program was devised. This proved to be beneficial for the safe excavation of Power House Cavern and Surge Shaft in geologically challenging conditions, resulting in timely commissioning of Project.