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PERKEMBANGAN PSIKOSOSIAL TOKOH UTAMA DALAM NOVEL WILLIAM KARYA RISA SARASWATI
Authors: Aliya Nursyahbani Neng Iqlima , Uktafiani Luluk Niha , Kurniawan Eva Dwi
Published: November 2024

Psikologi sastra berperan penting dalam memahami suatu karya sastra. Dalam sebuah karya sastra mengenai kehidupan manusia dapat menampilkan berbagai aspek kejiwaan melalui tokoh sebagai fenomena psikologis. Rumusan masalah pada penelitian ini adalah bagaimana kepribadian tokoh utama dalam menjalin hubungan sosialnya. Rancangan pada penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif yang di dukung oleh teori psikososial Erik Erikson. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis perkembangan psikososial tokoh utama dari novel William karya Risa Saraswati, yang memiliki kepribadian unik berbeda dengan teman seusianya, William adalah sosok pribadi yang dewasa sebelum waktunya, memiliki sifat introvert, dengan karakter suka menyendiri, berfantasi, dan berimajinasi sehingga cenderung berpersepsi sendiri yang rame di kepala. Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa dari delapan tahap perkembangan psikososial menurut Erik Erikson, tokoh utama dari novel William karya Risa Saraswati hanya melewati empat tahapan perkembangan psikososial, yaitu kepercayaan vs ketidakpercayaan, otonomi vs rasa malu dan keragu-raguan, prakarsa vs rasa bersalah, dan semangat vs rasa rendah diri.Kata kunci: psikososial Erik Erikson, psikologi sastra, tokoh utama
PENGGUNAAN ALAT EVALUASI QUIZALIZE SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA MAHASISWA UIN SYARIF HIDAYATULLAH JAKARTA
Authors: Dwi Febriyanti Erika
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi dan menganalisis penggunaan alat evaluasi Quizalize sebagai media pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia, mengidentifikasi potensi, tantangan, serta dampaknya terhadap efektivitas proses Pendidikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan deskriptif. Partisipan penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa semester 5 kelas C dari program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia di UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. Sumber data yang digunakan sebagai sumber informasi adalah Quizalize. Data yang dikumpulkan terdiri dari data numerik, persentase, serta tanggapan dari responden yang dihimpun melalui kuesioner yang telah disusun oleh peneliti. Metode pengumpulan data melalui distribusi kuesioner dengan tujuh variabel, yang mengeksplorasi aspek-aspek seperti efektivitas, relevansi, daya tarik, kelebihan, dan kekurangan Quizalize sebagai alat evaluasi. Sebanyak 36 mahasiswa dari jurusan Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia di UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta berpartisipasi dalam pengisian kuesioner penelitian. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa alat evaluasi Quizalize efektif dan menarik sebagai media pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia. Dan responden tertarik untuk menggunakan Quizalize sebagai media pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia meskipun terdapat beberapa kekurangan.Kata kunci: alat evaluasi, quizalize, media pembelajaran
METAFORA KONTEPTUAL DALAM KASUS FERDY SAMBO DI MEDIA MASSA LOKAL SUMATERA UTARA
Authors: Marcellia Sitorus Ayu , Surip Muhammad , Fernando Purba Jefri
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) menjelaskan jenis-jenis metafora konseptual yang terdapat dalam media massa lokal (tribunnews.com dan hariansib.com) seputar berita Ferdy Sambo dan Brigadir Yoshua Hutabarat pada edisi 10-30 Agustus 2023 dan (2) menjelaskan konseptualisasi metafora yang digunakan oleh media massa lokal (tribunnews.com dan hariansib.com) Sumatera Utara untuk menjelaskan alur kasus Ferdy Sambo dan Yoshua Hutabarat dengan istilah-istilah tertentu pada edisi 10-30 Agustus 2023. Data dalam penilitan ini berdasarkan tulisan berita mengenai kasus Brigadir Yosua dan Ferdy Samdo pada arsip daring koran Tribun News dan Harian SIB. Ada pun instrumen penelitian ini menggunakan human instrumen, dimana peneliti menganalisis data berdasarkan teori, data, dan hasil sesuai ketentuan ilmiah. Kemudian, penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian yang didapatkan ialah sebagai berikut; Terdapat penggunaan metafora konseptual dalam pemberitaan kasus Penembakan/Pembunuhan Brigadir Yoshua Hutabarat oleh Ferdy Sambo pada Koran Tribun News untuk edisi 10-30 Agustus 2022 sebanyak 125 metafora konseptual. Kemudian, penggunaan metafora konseptual dalam menggambarkan kasus Pembunuhan/Penembakan Brigadir Yoshua oleh Ferdy Sambo ialah sebagai berikut; Ferdy Sambo digambarkan sebagai; (Master Mind, Mata Rantai, Aktor, Bapak, Kaisar Sambo, Kerajaan Sambo, Monster, Akar, Benalu, Cemar, Pembunuh Berdarah Dingin, Mafia, Otak/Diotaki, dan Konsorsium 303). Putri Chandrawathi digambarkan sebagai; (Dewi Shinta, Pemain Drama, Kampungan, dan Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap). Brigadir Yoshua Hutabarat digambarkan sebagai; Korban, dan selebihnya. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan metafora terhadap sosok Ferdy Sambo terkesan mengerikan, seperti monster, kaisar, benalu, dan berbagai asosiasi panggilan mengerikan lainnya. Sementara konotasi yang ditujukan pada Brigadir Yosua Hutabarat hanya sebatas korban semata. Dan peran Putri Chandrawathi dimetaforakan sebagai Dewi Shinta hingga pemain drama.Kata kunci: metafora, semantik, linguistik
Perancangan Desain Tas Berbahan Bonggol Jagung Dengan Citra Elegan Melalui Penelusuran Aktivitas Seorang Figur
Authors: Hananto Vlavioreta Christina
Published: November 2024

This research involves the design of a bag using corncob material with an elegant image through the exploration of the activities of a figure, in this case, the reference figure being Maria Rahajeng. The novelty proposed in the design is the use of corncob material capable of producing an elegant image, and as a bag material, it is not widely applied in the industry, making it a distinctive feature from other bag industries, and subsequently, it can become a market opportunity for the bag product. The method used in this design is the iterative prototyping method, starting from the empathize process and ending with the test process that refers to the analysis results of the activities of a model figure. The result of this design is a prototype bag using corncob material with an elegant image, which is tested for its market absorption at a local exhibition in Bandung. This research was conducted in Bandung during a 4-month internship at PT. Matahati Kreasi Nusantara.
Vybrané nedostatky zákona na ochranu republiky a jeho nadužívanie v kontexte urážky prezidenta republiky
Authors:   Katedra dejín štátu a práva, Právnická fakulta, Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach, Novák Michal
Published: November 2024

The aim of the contribution was to point out the problems of the application practice of the provisions of Section 11 of the Act on the Protection of the republic through specific decisions of the Supreme Court of the Czechoslovak Republic. The mentioned „overuse“ raises the question of possible tension with the principles on which the state‘s obligation to prosecute crimes and ensure justice was based. One can clearly attest to the opinion that the courts, including the Supreme Court of the Czechoslovak Republic, applied the factual essence of insulting the president in Act on the Protection of the republic very broadly, and such overuse of the Act on the Protection of the republic can generally be assessed as undesirable.
Pracovné podmienky odsúdených
Authors:   Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave, Právnická fakulta, Nováková Mária , Rak Pavol ,   Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave, Právnická fakulta, Kezman Katarína ,   Akadémia Policajného zboru v Bratislave
Published: November 2024

The specificity of the working conditions lies in the place of work performance, change of job classification, disciplinary responsibility, remuneration, as well as the end of work performance. When negotiating working conditions, the principle of contract is absent and the element of duplication is clearly manifested. Despite these particularities, the work performance of convicts shows all the elements of dependent work. Both the accused and the convicted perform dependent work, according to the degree of complexity, effort and responsibility, just like employees in an employment relationship. It is not clear why the basic wage does not correspond to the minimum wage, and the Minimum Wage Act does not apply to the performance of such dependent work. It is necessary to emphasize that, for example, maintenance is deducted from the amount in question for persons who are dependent on the income of the convicted person. The algorithm for calculating maintenance from the work remuneration of a convicted person is significantly different from the algorithm for calculating maintenance from the remuneration for the work performed by an employee. We should not neglect the relevant fact that products and services that are the result of the work performed by convicts are provided to customers for a fee and represent income for the state budget. For this reason, it is more than desirable to change the legislation in the sense that the method of calculating the work remuneration depends on the minimum wage and that the provisions on minimum wage claims regulated in the Labour Code are used appropriately for the performance of convicts' work.
Limity mediálních projevů soudců plynoucí z požadavku nestrannosti
Authors:   Právnická fakulta Univerzity Karlovy, katedra politologie a sociologie, Novotný Jan
Published: November 2024

In the following text, I focus on the issue of assessing judicial impartiality in cases where judges provide comments to the media on non-final decisions in pending cases. Courts, motivated by a concern not to undermine the image of the judiciary in the eyes of the public, apply relatively strict standards to media-open judges in such cases. On the grounds of a critical analysis of selected relevant case law, I show why it is necessary to distinguish and consider more leniently situations where a judge comments only on his or her own decision, even if subsequently overturned by a higher instance. In the paper, I also doubt whether the intended goal of maintaining and strengthening public confidence in the judiciary can be effectively achieved by suppressing judges’ efforts to explain their decisions to the public. Instead, I try to demonstrate where the benefits of the opposite approach lie.
Postihovanie plagiátorstva normami správneho práva
Authors:   Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach, Právnická fakulta, Pisarčíková Dominika
Published: November 2024

In the present paper, the author deals with the issue of academic fraud. She examines the issue primarily from the perspective of legal regulation. Attention is paid to the definition of academic fraud and the procedure related to the imposition of sanctions for committing academic fraud. The paper points out some shortcomings of the legal regulation or problems to be solved in the future.
Eliminácia pracovných úrazov pomocou umelej inteligencie
Authors:   Katedra pracovného práva a práva sociálneho zabezpečenia, Právnická fakulta, Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave, Plaza Juraj
Published: November 2024

Occupational accidents, a prevalent issue in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, with over 110,000 incidents in 2022, demand a systematic prevention approach. This article suggests employing artificial intelligence (AI) to eliminate such accidents, despite legal challenges. AI‘s potential in constant risk assessment and prompt notifications is seen as promising, but concerns arise regarding employee privacy and data protection. The „black box effect,“ complicating AI decision understanding, poses a notable challenge. In conclusion, the article calls for a collaborative, ethical approach to balance workplace safety and employee privacy. While AI offers benefits, careful consideration is crucial for creating safer working conditions.
Vlyv rozsudku Súdneho dvora EÚ v spojených veciach C-422/19 a C-423/1 „Hessischer Rundfunk“ na vývoj menového práva
Authors:   Národná banka Slovenska, Poništ Viliam
Published: November 2024

The paper deals with the landmark decision of the Court of Justice of the EU in the field of monetary law. It points out how EU law in this area has been interpreted since its adoption, especially with reference to the exclusive competence of the EU in this area, the autonomous interpretation of the concept of legal tender, the principled acceptance of the euro currency and the possibilities for enacting exceptions to the acceptance of the euro.
Copyright regulations for AI‑generated works in the EU
Authors:   Miskolc university, Soltanibahrehmand Raheleh
Published: November 2024

The European Union’s (EU) present copyright laws pertaining to works created by artificial intelligence (AI) are examined in this article. It examines important guidelines, court rulings, and academic viewpoints to handle the new issues raised by artificial intelligence-generated material. Significant legal ambiguities about authorship and ownership rights for AI outputs under current legislation are shown by the study. A range of regulatory strategies are investigated, such as modifying the existing directives, establishing sui generis rights, and putting models of compulsory licensing into practice. The essay also takes stakeholder viewpoints, global governance issues, and ethical ramifications into account. In order to inform balanced policymaking that supports AI innovation while upholding rights and advancing the public interest, it ends by giving recommendations for future research areas.
Povaha regresního nároku daňového ručitele
Authors:   University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Czech Republic, Toman Lukáš
Published: November 2024

A tax suretyship is based on a private law suretyship. When a tax surety performs a debt of a tax debtor to a tax administrator the tax surety is supposed to gain a certain claim against the tax debtor. This article is about the essence of such claim. First of all the decision of great senate of the Highest Court nr. 31 Cdo 1693/2008 has been scrutinized as a pivot point for the claim arising from a tax surety. This court decision makes incorrect conclusion and is poorly explained. Another key point are changes in provisions between Act Nr. 40/1964 Coll. and Act Nr. 89/2012 Coll. in terms of surety regress claims, i.e. subrogation and unjust enrichment. After considering gathered information the Author concludes the regress claim of the tax surety has the essence of unjust enrichment under current law. However certain changes should be made de lege ferenda.
Vývoj právnej úpravy poručníctva a zverenia dieťa do náhradnej starostlivosti na Slovensku v prvej polovici 20. storočia
Authors:   Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave, Právnická fakulta, Vešelényiová Frederika
Published: November 2024

The main focus of this articleis to provide a basic framework of the legal regulation of guardianship in the territory of Slovakia in the first half of the twentieth century. Closer attention is paid to the rights and duties of the guardian as well as to the process of appointment of the guardian itself. The paper also deals with the new legal regulation of the protection of children in foreign custody implemented on the territory of Czechoslovakia in the 1920s. Which was a serious issue due to the poor demographic situation, as children placed in the care of guardian were the most endangered group of the population in our territory.
Agresivní daňové plánování a zneužití práva v judikatuře Nejvyššího správního soudu
Authors:   Univerzita Karlova, Právnická fakulta, Vlková Gabriela
Published: November 2024

The article is focused on the recent case law of the Supreme Administrative Court in the area of aggressive tax planning and abuse of law. The author has purposefully chosen to examine decisions which are focused on areas other than the abuse of law in the area of value added tax (abuse of law when claiming the right to tax deduction) and the author contemplates whether the case law in the area of direct taxes differs. The purpose of this article is to analyse the term of aggressive tax planning and abuse of law in relation to recent case law of the Supreme Administrative Court.
Náležitosti odůvodnění příkazu k domovní prohlídce v judikatuře Ústavního soudu ČR
Authors:   University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Czech Republic, Vnenk Vladislav
Published: November 2024

The subject of this article is the essentials of the decision on the search of the dwelling in the jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court. The article is mainly focused on the constitutional assessment of this question.
Education in the folk schools in the activities of the National Diet of Galicia
Authors:   Doctoral School in Social Sciences, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Wasik Izabela
Published: November 2024

This article is concerned with issues of education in the folk schools in the activities of the Galician Diet. In its activities, the Galician Diet made efforts to improve the education system throughout its existence. The establishment of new schools, the number of pupils per teacher and mandatory school attendance were all subject to regulation. At the same time, efforts were made to regulate the legal position of teachers, including their liability, pension security and salary. Considerable attention was also paid to the issue of school supervision. It succeeded in establishing a system of bodies whose main task was to support schools and teachers in the teaching and educational process (local school boards, district school boards and the National School Board).
TYPE OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS AS A FACTOR OF CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COMMUNICATIVE SPHERE AND SOCIOMETRIC STATUS IN PRESCHOOLERS
Authors: CHERNOBROVKINA S.V. , FEDOROVA T.V.
Published: November 2024

The problem of communication and communicative characteristics of modern preschoolers is acutely relevant. Direct communication of modern children with each other is impoverished, displaced by virtual interaction. The development of children's communicative abilities is possible due to cooperation and acceptance by parents. The article presents the results of a study of the influence of parent-child relationships on the communicative characteristics of preschoolers and their status in a peer group.
AGE FEATURES OF SELF-CONTROL, IMPULSIVITY AND AGGRESSIVENESS IN SCHOOLCHILDREN
Authors: DEMENTIY L.I.
Published: November 2024

The article presents the results of an empirical study of self-control, impulsivity and aggressiveness in the age aspect. It is shown that by the senior grades of school, self-control of the individual increases, and impulsivity and aggressiveness decrease. A feedback of self-control and aggressiveness is recorded. The results indicate that self-control reduces aggressiveness, thereby contributing to an increase in the safety of the educational environment.
In-silico Analysis of In-stent Restenosis Prediction of Stented Renal Artery
Authors:   Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, MALAYSIA, Kori Mohamad Ikhwan
Published: November 2024

In-stent restenosis (ISR) is a common complication after renal artery stenting, and stent design may influence the formation of ISR. This study aims to predict the effect of stent design on the risk of ISR formation after renal artery stenting. Using computer-aided design, a simplified renal artery model was modelled and later assembled with stents similar to commercial stents. Computational Fluid Mechanics (CFD) analysis was employed to simulate the blood flow in these stented models. Stent 1 exhibited superior hemodynamic performance with minimal low Wall Shear Stress (WSS) exposure in the stented region. Additionally, the study found that the thinnest Stent 1 was the most effective in reducing the risk of ISR formation. Thus, stent strut configuration with largespacing may reduce ISR risk, with the thinnest Stent 1 design showed promising performance in mitigating ISR. Hence, it is worth further investigation.
Response Surface Optimization of Vibration Level in Diesel Engine with Biodiesel Usage: A Performance Enhancement Study
Authors:   Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology, University Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Pekan, Pahang, MALAYSIA, Mohd Sani Mohd Shahrir
Published: November 2024

In this study, a single-cylinder direct-injection (DI) diesel engine was fueled by biodiesel. The Palm Oil Methyl Ester (POME), blended in amounts up to 20%, is tested at various engine speeds and loads to measure vibration level. Then, mathematical modeling was developed to relate the engine vibration level's responses to variables, including engine speed, load, and biodiesel blending percentage. Finally, all the numerical factors were calibrated using the proposed models. The significance of all factors in this study was demonstrated by the second peak of the engine's vibration, which contains a wealth of information about the excitations. Modeling results had previously shown that the significance of factors could vary according to the corresponding peaks of vibration in the engine. Meanwhile, the adjusted R2 of the developed model for vibration responses were 0.98, 0.87, 0.76, and 0.79, respectively. Further, the optimization results highlighted that utilizing a B20 fuel blend—a mixture of 20% biodiesel and 80% diesel fuel by volume—run at 2160 rpm with no load condition produced the best solution with the highest desirability value to satisfy all the responses. In summary, the study's findings showed that optimization should be considered while developing a new policy for using biofuel in internal combustion engines.
Identification of Mechanical and Sound Absorption Properties of Porous Concrete Containing Different Amounts of Palm Oil Clinker
Authors:   Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, MALAYSIA, Z Haron,
Published: November 2024

Palm oil clinker (POC) is an industrial waste by-product of the palm oil industry that is usually dumped into landfills. This paper identified the mechanical and sound absorption properties of porous concrete (PC) when different amounts of porous POC aggregates were used. In addition, an ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) test was performed to explain the specimen porosity which affected the properties of concrete. POC with a size of 2.36 mm – 6.7 mm was used at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% as a substitute for river sand. Compressive strength, density, and UPV decreased as the percentage of POC increased. Replacement of 100% POC reduced the strength by 62%, density by 30%, and UPV by 16% as compared to without POC. A reduction in the UPV value indicated an increase in the porosity of concrete due to the macropores in POC aggregates. The highest improvement of 673% in average sound absorption coefficient for 100% POC as compared to PC which used sand at 250 Hz – 1250 Hz for 75 mm specimen thickness. Compressive strength data showed that specimens with 100% POC exceeded the minimum limit fora PC barrier layer. Therefore, 100% POC with 75 mm thickness had the potential to be applied as a barrier component.
UNIFIKASI REGULASI KEADILAN RESTORATIF MELALUI SISTEM PERADILAN PIDANA INDONESIA
Authors: Jamaludin Ahmad , Saputra Dandi Ditia
Published: November 2024

Internationally, restorative justice resonates most in and out of the criminal justice system. The justice system's slow pace has led to a backlog of cases at law enforcement agencies and prison overcrowding in Indonesia. This study seeks to understand Indonesia's restorative justice practices at all law enforcement levels. This study used normative juridical research, which included comparative, conceptual, and statutory approaches. Based on their binding force, primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials are used in this research. The data was analyzed descriptively and qualitatively. The results showed that Indonesia's restorative justice rules are based on the Circular Letter of the Chief of the Indonesian National Police, the Regulation of the Chief, and the Decree of the Director General of the General Justice Office of the Supreme Court, which differ in the scope of criminal offenses that can be subject to restorative justice. This could lead to inconsistencies in its application. However, the mechanism for implementing a restorative justice-based criminal justice system should be unified and partially codified in legislation, such as government regulations strengthened by several provisions in the draft Criminal Procedure Code.
EFEKTIFITAS PENEGAKAN HUKUM TINDAK PIDANA RINGAN DI KOTA BATAM
Authors: Tantimin Tantimin , Febriyani Emiliya , Pertiwi Putri Nada
Published: November 2024

The effectiveness of law enforcement is a crucial aspect in analyzing the performance of a country's legal system. The level of success in preventing law violations and creating a deterrent effect for potential criminals can be used as an indicator of effectiveness, both through existing legal theory and empirical approaches to law enforcement for minor crimes in accordance with applicable laws. The aim of this research is to identify the effectiveness of law enforcement against minor crimes in Batam City. The research method applied is the Empirical Legal Method, with data collection carried out through in-depth interviews with law enforcement officials, and researchers who are the key instruments for analyzing data accurately. The results of this research indicate that law enforcement against minor crimes in Batam City is in accordance with applicable operational standards. Analysis through interview data and a legal effectiveness theory approach shows that law enforcement against minor crimes in Batam City can be considered effective. These findings provide a clear picture of the achievement of law enforcement standards and their effectiveness, in accordance with relevant legal aspects.
TINJAUAN HUKUM PIDANA ISLAM TERHADAP ANAK SEBAGAI PELAKU TINDAK PIDANA PENGEROYOKAN
Authors: Adriani Erin Novi , Azizah Noor
Published: November 2024

This research delves into the role of children in the continuity of the nation and state, particularly in the context of criminal acts of child assault. The research focuses on understanding the considerations of judges in imposing sanctions and the application of these sanctions from the perspective of Islamic criminal law. Utilizing a qualitative approach and referring to the normative framework, data were collected through literature research, analysis of legal publications, and examination of relevant court decisions. Comprehensive analysis was conducted by evaluating judges and the imposition of sentences in the context of positive Indonesian criminal law. This study seeks to make a significant contribution to deepening the understanding of child protection in the legal realm, considering both positive legal aspects and the values of Islamic criminal law. The findings of this research are expected to provide deeper insights into the challenges and solutions that can be applied to protect children from acts of assault. The implications of these research findings can serve as a basis for formulating policy recommendations aimed at enhancing child protection from assault crimes. These recommendations may include concrete steps that can be taken by the government, legal institutions, and the community to create a safer and more supportive environment for children. As part of the effort to build a fair and just legal system, this research is expected to offer a holistic perspective on this issue, considering both the positive legal perspective and the values of Islamic law.
JAMINAN KONSTITUSIONALITAS ATAS KEBEBASAN BERAGAMA DAN BERKEYAKINAN
Authors: Prabowo Hendro
Published: November 2024

This paper aims to provide an analytical comparison of the constitutions of Malaysia, the United States, Germany, and Indonesia, with a particular emphasis on the relationship between religion and belief as stated in their respective constitutional texts. The determination of the four countries above depends on a number of factors, including their legal systems, their level of development, the actors of a nation's attachment, and the state's secularism towards religion and belief. This writing uses a normative legal research method with a comparative approach and a legislative approach. Literature studies are used to collect legal materials and are carried out through searches in libraries and through the Internet. The interpretation method is used to analyze legal materials to understand the meaning of a statutory text. The findings of this study indicate that by establishing general and comprehensive guidelines regarding religion and belief in the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and maintaining impartiality towards all religions, Indonesia is sufficient to regulate religious and belief affairs within the framework of its constitution. Therefore, it is very important to implement legislative steps to foster a harmonious and peaceful religious life while eradicating the fundamental causes of blasphemy, as well as intolerance and discrimination in the context of religious beliefs and practices.
MORFOMETRIA DE Pinus taeda L. SUBMETIDOS A DIFERENTES INTENSIDADES DE DESBASTES
Authors: Cruz Girlene da Silva , Nicoletti Marcos Felipe , Dobner Júnior Mário , Almeida Bruno Rafael Silva de , Lima Bruno de Almeida
Published: November 2024

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar as características morfométricas e modelar os principais índices morfométricos de um povoamento de P. taeda, submetido a diferentes regimes de desbastes. Foram coletadas informações de circunferência a altura do peito (cap), altura total (h) e altura de inserção de copa (hic) e raios de copa (N-S, L-O) de 252 árvores pertencentes a nove tratamentos (T0: sem desbaste, T1: desbaste fraco, T2: fraco/médio, T3: médio, T4: médio/médio, T5: médio/forte T6: sistemático, T7: forte, T8: extremo). Posteriormente, foram calculados os índices morfométricos de diâmetro de copa (dc), comprimento de copa (cc), proporção de copa (pc), grau de esbeltez (ge), índice de saliência (is), índice de abrangência (ia) e formal de copa (fc). Para a modelagem dos índices morfométricos foram ajustados oito modelos matemáticos para estimar a variável dc, e para os demais índices foi realizado a modelagem pelo método Stepwise. Os critérios de seleção da melhor equação foram o R²aj, Sy.x%, significância dos coeficientes e análise gráfica dos resíduos. Foi realizado a correlação entre os índices morfométricos por Pearson a 95% de probabilidade. De maneira geral, as aplicações dos desbastes favoreceram o crescimento da copa das árvores com crescimento gradativo à medida que se intensificava o desbaste, sendo que o extremo apresentou ac média quatro vezes maior que os demais, influenciando diretamente no dap médio e nos índices de diâmetro de copa e grau de esbeltez. As equações deste estudo podem ser utilizadas para estimar as variáveis de grau de esbeltez.
Income diversification and bank stability in the MENA region: Threshold effects
Authors: Bogari Adel
Published: November 2024

The aim of this study is to determine how bank diversification affects bank stability. To this end, it examines data of 136 commercial banks operating in 14 MENA (Middle East and North Africa) countries observed from 2005 to 2021, using the System Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) panel data regression analysis. The selected countries are Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Lebanon, Algeria, Tunisia, Iran, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates. The main results point to the enhancing effect of income diversification on bank stability. Our results underline the “Bright Side” of banking income diversification in the MENA region. However, this stabilizing income diversification effect is not always maintainable. The results also point to a non-linear relationship between interest/non-interest income and financial stability, suggesting that higher diversification reduces risk. We use a dynamic panel threshold model to determine income diversification thresholds that stabilize banks in the MENA region.
Investigating the indirect effects of appearance-related anxiety on instagram addiction: A sequential mediation analysis
Authors: Marici Marius , Rad Dana , Runcan Patricia , Gavrilă-Ardelean Mihaela , Demeter Edgar , Toderici Ovidiu Florin , Gavrilă-Ardelean Liviu , Kiss Csaba , Delcea Cristian , Stoian Camelia Daciana , Ghica Elena Doina , Stoian Nicolae Radu
Published: November 2024

This study aimed to explore the indirect effects of appearance-related anxiety (ARA) on Instagram addiction (IA) through sequential mediators, namely social media activity intensity (SMAI) and Instagram feed dependency (IFD). The study also aimed to provide theoretical explanations for the observed relationships and contribute to the understanding of the complex interplay between appearance-related concerns, social media usage, and addictive behaviors in the context of IA. A sample of 306 participants was used for the analysis. The results of the sequential mediation analysis (SMA) revealed several important findings. Firstly, the mediation model demonstrated that SMAI mediated the relationship between ARA and IA. However, there was no direct relationship observed between ARA and SMAI. Secondly, the analysis showed that IFD acted as a second mediator in the relationship between ARA and IA. Both ARA and SMAI had significant direct effects on IA, indicating their individual contributions to addictive behaviors. Furthermore, the total effect model confirmed a positive relationship between ARA and IA. This finding suggests that ARA has a direct influence on the development of IA. The examination of indirect effects revealed that ARA indirectly influenced IA through the sequential mediators of SMAI, IFD, and ultimately IA itself. The completely standardized indirect effect of ARA on IA through these mediators was found to be significant. Overall, this study provides evidence for the indirect effects of ARA on IA and highlights the mediating roles of SMAI and IFD. These findings contribute to our understanding of the psychological mechanisms underlying the complex relationship between appearance-related concerns, social media usage, and the development of IA.
Earthquake risks assessment and urban vulnerability: Case of Nador city, northeast Morocco
Authors: Hlal Mohammed , Azmi Rida , Chenal Jérôme , Diop El Bachir , Adraoui Meriem , Abdem Seyid Abdellahi Ebnou , Serbouti Imane , Bounabi Mariem
Published: November 2024

This study introduces an innovative approach to assessing seismic risks and urban vulnerabilities in Nador, a coastal city in northeastern Morocco at the convergence of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates. By integrating advanced spatial datasets, including Landsat 8–9 OLI imagery, Digital Elevation Models (DEM), and seismic intensity metrics, the research develops a robust urban vulnerability index model. This model incorporates urban land cover dynamics, topography, and seismic activity to identify high-risk zones. The application of Landsat 8–9 OLI data enables precise monitoring of urban expansion and environmental changes, while DEM analysis reveals critical topographical factors, such as slope instability, contributing to landslide susceptibility. Seismic intensity metrics further enhance the model by quantifying earthquake risk based on historical event frequency and magnitude. The calculation based on higher density in urban areas, allowing for a more accurate representation of seismic vulnerability in densely populated areas. The modeling of seismic intensity reveals that the most susceptible impact area is located in the southern part of Nador, where approximately 50% of the urban surface covering 1780.5 hectares is at significant risk of earthquake disaster due to vulnerable geological formations, such as unconsolidated sediments. While the findings provide valuable insights into urban vulnerabilities, some uncertainties remain, particularly due to the reliance on historical seismic data and the resolution of spatial datasets, which may limit the precision of risk estimations in less densely populated areas. Additionally, future urban expansion and environmental changes could alter vulnerability patterns, underscoring the need for continuous monitoring and model refinement. Nonetheless, this research offers actionable recommendations for local policymakers to enhance urban planning, enforce earthquake-resistant building codes, and establish early warning systems. The methodology also contributes to the global discourse on urban resilience in seismically active regions, offering a transferable framework for assessing vulnerability in other coastal cities with similar tectonic risks.
Improvement of Classification Results of Convolutional Neural Networks Using Various Gan-Based Augmentation Techniques
Authors: Kališková Lenka , Butka Peter
Published: November 2024

Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) is an exciting innovation in machine learning within the neural network field. These models are able to generate a realistic image, video or even voice output. One of the useful applications is its possibility to enrich data sets for better learning of neural network models. In the presented work, we focus on image augmentation with the use of several variations of GAN to improve the classification of convolutional neural network. Accordingly, to prove the advantage of GAN-based image augmentation in comparison with methods of classical augmentation, we used specifically three different degrees of image rotation and compared classification results of convolutional neural network that use images from these augmentation methods. Mentioned methods of image augmentation are applied to five datasets belonging to three different domains, specifically medical, astronomical and geological domain. The architecture and settings of the convolutional neural network are the same for all datasets. To evaluate classification results, we used confusion matrix, accuracy, precision, recall and F1-score.
Expertise act as evidence, accessibility and practical issues according to the Albanian legislation
Authors: Cipa Ardian
Published: November 2024

One of the most important pieces of evidence provided by the Criminal Procedure Code (hereinafter: CPC), is evidence with an expert, which is taken in cases when the proceeding body for resolving a specific case needs special technical, scientific or cultural knowledge. The lawmaker, as for any evidence provided in the CPC, provides for the notification of the receipt of this evidence to the subject’s party to the criminal proceeding. Even in this case, the evidence with an expert, namely the decision to appoint an expert, will be notified to the subjects of criminal proceedings of the defendant or his defense counsel.

The problem encountered in practice regarding this decision is related to the fact that this decision is notified only to the person who holds the status of defendant and is not notified to the person under investigation or the person to whom the criminal offense is attributed. In fact, this attitude taken by the prosecution practice is not in line with the provisions and purpose of the CPC, which provides that the rights of the person under investigation or the person to whom the criminal offense is attributed are equated with the rights of the defendant. In relation to this fact, the Court of General Jurisdiction has taken a different position from the Court of Special Jurisdiction. The Court of General Jurisdiction always notifies the decision to perform the act of expertise to the person under investigation and a completely different position is held by the Court of Special Jurisdiction which notifies the decision to appoint the expert upon receipt of the status of the defendant. Another problematic related precisely to the decision on the notification for the assignment of the expert is his recklessness in the trial process, since the opinions held in practice are different. If we refer to the position of the Court of Special Jurisdiction, it does not declare the act of expertise unnecessary in those cases when the decision to appoint the expert has not been notified to the person under investigation. Following this manuscript, I will also consider extensively the evidence with an expert and the provisions of the CPC on this evidence, together with some concrete cases on the positions held by the jurisdictions of the courts to notify the decision to appoint an expert as subject of criminal proceedings.
Assessment of Polycrystalline, Monocrystalline, and Amorphous Solar Panels Under Dynamic Environmental Conditions: Performance Insights for Renewable Energy Applications
Authors: Enasel Eduard , Dumitraşcu Gheorghe
Published: November 2024

Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is rapidly expanding as a key renewable energy source. Understanding the long-term performance of various PV technologies under real-world conditions is essential. Since Edmond Becquerel’s demonstration of the photovoltaic effect in 1839, solar PV has progressed significantly. Performance is influenced by temperature, wind, irradiance, shading, and panel orientation, with elevated cell temperatures potentially decreasing performance by 8-15%. This study analyzes polycrystalline, monocrystalline, and amorphous (thin-film) PV panels’ responses to changing solar irradiance and temperature using sensors monitored by microcontrollers. Preliminary findings indicate each panel type has unique performance traits: polycrystalline panels are cost-effective and stable under direct sunlight but less efficient in low-light; monocrystalline panels are highly efficient, especially in low-light, but degrade at high temperatures; and amorphous panels, though less efficient, are resilient under varying light and moderate temperature changes. These insights aim to optimize solar energy generation and inform future solar panel design and deployment strategies.
Poisoned Grounds: Toxic Discourse in Barbara Kingsolver’s Fiction and Nonfiction
Authors: Paul Abhra , Sarveswaran Vidya
Published: November 2024

In his Writing for an Endangered World (2001), Lawrence Buell coins and defines the term “toxic discourse” as “anxiety arising from the perceived threat of environmental hazard due to chemical modification by the human agency” (31). Buell’s concept of toxic discourse offers a framework and four topoi: “the shock of awakened perception,” “a world without refuge from toxic penetration,” “the threat of hegemonic oppression,” and “gothicization” (35–42). Following this line of thought, the present paper addresses the intersection between ecocriticism and toxic discourse. Then it proceeds to explore how Buell’s four topoi are presented in the works of American essay writer, scientist, and novelist Barbara Kingsolver, in Animal Dreams (1990), Holding the Line: Women in the Great Arizona Mine Strike of 1983 (1989), Prodigal Summer (2000), the essay “In the Belly of the Beast” from the collection High Tide in Tucson (1995), and three essays, “A Fist in the Eye of God,” “A Forest’s Last Stand,” and “The Patience of a Saint” from the collection Small Wonder (2003). Kingsolver’s fiction and nonfiction present how human-induced chemical toxicity destroys the planetary ecosystem. This study examines how Buell’s concept of “contaminated communities” is reinforced through Kingsolver’s depiction of the copper mining community in Arizona or the small farms exposed to chemical hazards from using pesticides. Buell’s tendency to “gothicize” toxicity resonates with Kingsolver’s works presenting grotesque images of nuclear waste dump/fallout and industrial pollution, and present the “hegemonic oppression” of the mining corporation (Phelps Dodge Copper Corporation in the USA) or the government policies using nuclear warheads and agricultural chemicals. (AP and VS)
Oddly Radical: Environmental Virtue Ethics in Simak’s Way Station
Authors: Baus Jeffrey M.
Published: November 2024

This essay reconsiders Clifford Simak’s Way Station as a nuanced exploration of environmental virtue ethics, challenging the conventional view of Simak’s ideology as conservative. It argues that Simak critiques anthropocentrism, including that in Aldo Leopold’s “Land Ethic,” by advocating for a more authentic ecocentric perspective. Through close analysis, the essay examines how Simak integrates ethical considerations into his portrayal of the ecosphere and his characters’ responses to it, emphasizing the intrinsic value of all beings. Additionally, it explores Simak’s anti-anthropocentrism and alignment with ecofeminism, underscoring his preference for non-human entities. The essay also delves into Simak’s empathy for the “other,” illustrating how he promotes environmental justice and respect for all beings, irrespective of ability, beauty, or corporality. By illuminating Simak’s environmental virtue ethics, this essay contributes to a deeper understanding of how his pastoral science fiction shapes environmental consciousness and promotes ethical engagement with the natural world. (JMB)
Alternative Methods for Anaerobic Power Assessment in Athletes: A Correlational Study of Wingate, Vertical Jump, and Standing Broad Jump Tests
Authors: Joshi Kunal , Singh Ashutosh
Published: November 2024

Introduction.
Power plays a vital role in various sporting activities in which the aerobic system produces the most energy. However, anaerobic power is vital when the player demands an immediate energy supply. The primary goal of this study is to determine whether the standing broad jump (SBJ) and vertical jump (VJ) tests can be correlated with those of the Win-gate ergometry test so that a reliable and cost-effective method for athlete monitoring and skill identification is available.

Material and Methods.
Forty healthy athletes, 26 males and 14 females from different sports, participated in the study. Each participant completed the Wingate, SBJ, and VJ tests in a controlled environment, and the results were analyzed.

Results.
Pearson’s correlation test showed a positive correlation between peak power and the SBJ distance (r = 0.74, p < 0.001) and vertical jump height (r = 0.76, p < 0.001).

Conclusions.
VJ and SBJ tests can be used as alternative tests for assessing anaerobic capabilities, injury prevention, and pre-competition screening.
The Effect of the Sports Club Model on the Physical Fitness Improvement of Female Students at Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City
Authors: Dao Chanh Thuc , Ha Minh Diu
Published: November 2024

Introduction.
The traditional physical education (PE) model faces challenges in engaging students actively. This study investigates the effectiveness of a sports club-based PE model in improving the physical fitness of female students at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC). The primary objective is to assess the effect of this model on overall fitness development, compared to the conventional PE program.

Material and methods.
The study involved 128 healthy female students divided into an experimental group (EG, n = 68) and a control group (CG, n = 60). The EG participated in a sports club-based model, with activities ranging from Jianzi to volleyball, while the CG followed the standard PE curriculum. The study was conducted over a semester with both pre- and post-intervention fitness assessments. Fitness metrics, such as grip strength, sit-ups, standing long jump, and 30 m sprint, were evaluated using standardized testing methods.

Results.
After the intervention, the EG demonstrated significant improvements across all fitness tests compared to the CG. Notable gains were observed in sit-up performance (EG: 39.08%, CG: 23.71%) and grip strength (EG: 24.27%, CG: 15.23%). Reductions in sprint times and agility enhancements were also more pronounced in the EG, indicating the greater overall effect of the sports club model on physical fitness development.

Conclusions.
The sports club-based PE model offers a more engaging and effective approach to improving physical fitness in female university students. Its integration into the university curriculum could lead to broader health benefits and enhance students’ motivation towards regular physical activity.