bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Stakeholders vs Shareholders: The Clash of Corporate Governance Models in Japan’s Fujitec Ltd. and Oasis Management Showdown
Authors: Sugeno Saori
Published: July 2023

While UK/US firms, in response to efforts to become more sustainable and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals, increasingly have been adopting a stakeholder model of corporate governance, the shareholder model that has dominated governance for the past several decades still exerts a great deal of influence over how UK/US firms behave. By contrast, Japan’s traditional model, emphasising community and long-term stability, lacks transparency. Recently, Japanese firms have begun aligning with UK/US governance, but this paper suggests the emergence of diverse sub-models, combining both models’ elements, will define the future. The case of Fujitec Ltd. and Oasis Management offers valuable insights for managers, policymakers, and practitioners to navigate international corporate governance complexities, support informed decision-making, and encourage effective stakeholder engagement.
Duolingo English Test - Writing Construct
Authors: Goodwin Sarah , Attali Yigal , LaFlair Geoffrey , Park Yena , Runge Andrew , von Davier Alina , Yancey Kevin
Published: July 2023

Assessments, especially those used for high-stakes decision making, draw on evidence-based frameworks. Such frameworks inform every aspect of the testing process, from development to results reporting. The frameworks that language assessment professionals use draw on theory in language learning, assessment design, and measurement and psychometrics in order to provide underpinnings for the evaluation of language skills including speaking, writing, reading, and listening. This paper focuses on the construct, or underlying trait, of writing ability. The paper conceptualizes the writing construct for the Duolingo English Test, a digital-first assessment. “Digital-first” includes technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, with human expert involvement, throughout all item development, test scoring, and security processes. This work is situated in the Burstein et al. (2022) theoretical ecosystem for digital-first assessment, the first representation of its kind that incorporates design, validation/measurement, and security all situated directly in assessment practices that are digital first. The paper first provides background information about the Duolingo English Test and then defines the writing construct, including the purposes for writing. It also introduces principles underpinning the design of writing items and illustrates sample items that assess the writing construct.
The Duolingo English Test: Design, Validity, and Value
Authors: Brenzel Jeffrey , Settles Burr
Published: July 2023

Colleges, universities, and secondary schools around the world are using the Duolingo English Test (DET) as a new way to assess English language proficiency. The DET offers many advantages to admissions offices and applicants: on-demand accessibility, low cost, remote test proctoring, and rapid score reporting, as well as an integrated video interview and writing sample. The DET also looks and functions differently from other proficiency tests, which raises an obvious question. If DET item types and administration differ from those used on other large scale tests like the TOEFL® or IELTS®, can DET test scores be used in the same way as the scores from those instruments?
Doing it Together
Authors: Smit Edith G. , Meijers Marijn H. C. , Ischen Carolin
Published: July 2023

The impersonal impact hypothesis states that news consumption leads to an increase of social concern, but not to an increase of personal concern, whereas the latter is most important for stimulating behaviour change. However, previous findings are mixed and mostly investigate private health behaviour. Here we, therefore, conceptually replicate these findings by studying a public health crisis: the case of the Covid-19 pandemic. The results of our longitudinal, five-wave study do not show support for the impersonal impact hypothesis, but rather seem to reveal the possibility of a personal impact hypothesis. That is, our findings show that news consumption increased participants’ personal concerns and to a lesser extent their societal concerns. News consumption furthermore indirectly affected adherence to governmental policy measures via these concerns. Additionally, participants adhered more to these measures when they believed they can make an incremental difference in stopping Covid-19 by adhering to Covid-19 policies (i.e., direct effect of participative beliefs). The belief of “doing it together” seems thus vital for policy adherence. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Un luthéranisme en transition : Suède, 1840-1900
Authors: Sidenvall Erik
Published: July 2023

Cet article présente une vue d’ensemble sur l’histoire religieuse suédoise de 1840 à 1900. Durant cette période, le luthéranisme suédois connut des mutations significatives sous l’influence des cercles évangéliques britanniques, de nombreux pasteurs fondèrent des entités indépendantes destinées à réformer et améliorer la vie religieuse de la Nation. Cependant, de considérables bouleversements politiques, comme une contestation sociale croissante émanant des rangs subalternes du luthéranisme conduisirent à la naissance d’Églises libres. En réponse, et afin de conserver l’ascendant sur la population, les leaders ecclésiastiques optèrent pour un conservatisme de Haute Église. Pour ce faire, ils ne défendirent pas seulement une orthodoxie confessionnelle mais épousèrent des conceptions politiques organicistes de la société en décalage avec le libéralisme prévalant alors.
Le contrôle de la chaire par les institutions représentatives dans les Églises protestantes du Sud aquitain (vers 1840 – vers 1905)
Authors: Lanusse-Cazalé Hélène
Published: July 2023

Au xixe siècle, sous l’effet du Réveil, le protestantisme sud-aquitain se morcelle. Coexistent, dès lors, des cultes aux principes et institutions variés, à savoir les cultes réformé, libriste, darbyste, anglican, presbytérien écossais. De cette pluralité naissent des tensions et des conflits autour du contrôle de la chaire. Dans un contexte de réaffirmation du protestantisme dans la sphère publique, la maîtrise de la parole revêt une importance particulière et donne lieu à une institutionnalisation des débats, mobilisant des acteurs internes et externes aux Églises. Négociations officielles, tractations officieuses, adaptations des discours et des institutions sont autant de moyens adoptés pour résoudre ces conflits.
Les débats dans les synodes réformés particuliers des 17e, 18e et 19e circonscriptions (Basse Ardèche, Haute Ardèche – Haute Loire et Drôme) entre 1879 et 1905
Authors: Mazet Michel
Published: July 2023

Entre 1879 et 1905 se mettent en place les synodes particuliers évangéliques de l’Église réformée dans la Drôme, en Ardèche et sur le plateau de Haute-Loire qui forment les 17e, 18e et 19 e circonscriptions synodales. Les protestants réformés évangéliques forment des communautés nombreuses non seulement dans les villages reculés des montagnes et des plateaux, mais aussi dans les bourgs et les petites villes des vallées. Ils côtoient des réformés libéraux (25 % des communautés) mais également des dissidents libristes, méthodistes et darbystes nés des réveils religieux de la première moitié du xix e siècle./Dans les réflexions synodales, la protection du « petit troupeau » est une priorité. La sécularisation progresse particulièrement chez les hommes ; la dissémination liée à l’exode rural isole des protestants dans un milieu catholique hostile ; la concurrence des « dissidents » comme les querelles entre libéraux et évangéliques affaiblissent les communautés ; la libre-pensée progresse./Il faut alors trouver des solutions pour arrêter l’érosion. Cela passe par un encadrement plus organisé des fidèles, avec une attention particulière portée sur la catéchèse des enfants et des adolescents. La création de postes pastoraux non concordataires est décidée. La forme du culte est discutée. Le rôle du pasteur, gardien du troupeau, est valorisé. Il faut ensuite « réveiller » les protestants en proposant des campagnes d’évangélisation et en s’adaptant à l’évolution de la société, de sorte que la question des œuvres prend une place importante.
Marcas de uma pandemia
Authors: Polizel Alexandre Luiz , Oliveira Arthur Ravagnhani de , Vital Antonio Aparecido , Rezzadori Cristiane Beatriz Dal Bosco
Published: July 2023

Este trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar as marcas negativas – do ser menos – deixadas nas narrativas de vida de um licenciando em química, da Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Câmpus Londrina, em tempos pandêmicos. A construção das narrativas ocorreu por meio da realização de uma entrevista áudio-gravada, de forma remota, com auxílio de uma plataforma virtual de reuniões, realizada a partir de um roteiro semiestruturado. Os dados produzidos foram analisados sob a óptica da análise de conteúdo que deu origem a três categorias: a) Marcas negativas que afetam o Eu; b) Marcas negativas que afetam o Outro e, c) Marcas negativas que afetam o Nós. Em seu narrar, o entrevistado mostra-se marcado pelo medo, angústia, vícios, vulnerabilidades, luto, entre outras marcas.  Este processo de escuta atravessa as narrativas possibilitando a percepção das marcas negativas do ser menos deste licenciando, permitindo traçar estratégias formativas-constitutivas para superá-las e catalisar o seu ser mais.
“Missão Alfabetização”
Authors: Valle Márcia Perini , Neres Amanda , França Santos Karoline
Published: July 2023

Esse estudo tem, como temática, o projeto de extensão desenvolvido pela Faculdade de Ensino Superior de Linhares (Faceli) em parceria com uma escola da rede municipal, visando a colaborar com o processo de apropriação da leitura e da escrita dos contemplados. Tem o objetivo de analisar as contribuições do projeto “Missão Alfabetização” para com o processo de alfabetização dos estudantes do 5º ano do ensino fundamental, matriculados em uma escola da rede municipal de Linhares-ES. Foi realizado um estudo de caso com uma abordagem qualitativa. Para coleta de dados, os instrumentos utilizados foram questionário aplicado aos profissionais do corpo pedagógico, análise documental do portifólio produzido ao final do projeto e relatórios escritos pelos monitores que acompanharam os estudantes. Visando a consolidar os dados, realizou- se uma entrevista semiestruturada com a pedagoga da escola. Os resultados apontam que o projeto de extensão, colocado em discussão, contribuiu para a aquisição das habilidades de leitura e escrita, assumindo papel central na melhora da autoestima e da socialização dos estudantes.
Simulating Smart Cities Under Different Scenarios and Factors
Authors: Hussein Yaser Mohammed , Hamze Mohamad Tawfik
Published: July 2023

In this research, we suggest building or utilizing a virtual environment of a smart city where fixed and mobile sensors are arranged in a certain way, using particular movement models and techniques for transmitting and sharing data via the virtual city. This proposal proposes to carry out several experiments for various movement models, such as:(Individual Mobility Model,Exponential movement model and Rayleigh Flight movement model), A specific data distribution (Gaussian, Littice, Power-law, Exponential) and a certain data routing methodology (Spray and Wait, Probabilistic Flooding, and Epidemic) were used to examine the impact of this on the use of network resources. In this proposal, we also want to look at the usage of various resources, including electricity and data. A movement model, an item distribution strategy, and a data routing protocol were all combined to create each experiment that was intended to be conducted in this proposal. All submitted experiments will ultimately be compared to one another, and recommendations that assist the research and design community in conserving network resources will be made. the findings show that the traffic models that were used with mobile nodes are considered one of the important factors in determining the consumption of network resources. In addition to the influence of traffic models on the consumption of network resources, algorithms and methods of routing data also have an impact. The Human Mobility Model, which accurately expresses human movement behavior, is considered one of the most stable models in terms of performance.
PENGEMBANGAN E-BOOK IPA BERBASIS FLIP PDF PROFESSIONAL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION SISWA SMP
Authors: Jannah Ana Wardatul , Wahyuni Sri , Rusdianto Rusdianto
Published: July 2023

This study aims to develop a science e-book based flip PDF professional to improve the scientific explanation ability of grade VII junior high school students at SMP Negeri 7 Jember. This research is a type of research and development. This research was conducted with the ADDIE development research model. The stages of this research procedure, are: 1) Analyze, 2) Design, 3) Development, 4) Implementation, and 5) Evaluation. The data collection techniques used are test and non-test, the test consists of pre-test post-test and non-test consists of observation, interview, validation, student response, and documentation. Based on the results of the validator assessment, a validation score of 91% was obtained in the very valid category. Then the results of the practicality analysis by the observer obtained a practicality score of 83.71% with practical criteria. In addition, the effectiveness results obtained an n-gain result of 0.62 with a moderate increase category and student response obtained an average of 93.64% with an very good category. So it can be concluded that a science e-book based flip PDF professional is valid, practical, and effectively used in the learning process to improve the scientific explanation ability of junior high school students.
BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS: E-BOOK AND READING COMPREHENSION IN EFL IN THE LAST DECADE
Authors: Meitifazahra Afifa , Suryaman Maman , Wachyudi Kelik
Published: July 2023

This study examined the analysis of e-books and reading comprehension in EFL in the last ten years. Academics have teaching-learning procedures. In learning one of the skills required in education is reading. Reading is necessary for students' personal and academic development, and reading comprehension is also essential. Reading comprehension is a student's understanding of a text's meaning and value. One learning media that may increase students' reading comprehension in the classroom is the e-book. An E-book is an electronic version of a printed book. The study employs bibliometrics to assess a research trend. This analysis utilizes Scopus information from 2012 to 2022 using PoP, VosViewer examines the metadata, and Tableau Public visualizes the VosViewer findings. This analysis reveals publishing trends, most cited authors and articles, journal rank, publication categories, article pages, nations, and keywords. This study discovered that the map from 29 datasets has 117 terms and 85 items, 13 clusters, and 263 links with 265 link strengths. Some keywords have big circles, such as "English," "Comprehension," "E-book," and "effect," which are the keywords that occur most in the thirteen clusters formed. Each cluster shows a trend with the emergence of numerous keywords that are more distinctive to each cluster. In addition, the keyword "e-book" and "reading comprehension" is also related to the keyword "EFL learners," which is the focus analysis of this study. It shows that keywords are significant research points for e-books and EFL reading comprehension. However, the research has significant drawbacks. The researchers need thus do further investigations.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS GAME TEBAK OPERASI MATEMATIKA YANG BERORIENTASI PADA KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS
Authors: Hasanah Nur
Published: July 2023

This study aims to develop game learning media with the aim of making students enjoy learning mathematics and reducing the level of students' thinking that mathematics is difficult and not fun. In addition to these things, this research also develops oriented math games so that students can think critically in every problem. Study this use method study and development of the proposed 4D model by Thiagarajan which consists of 4 stages namely : (1) define or definition ; (2) designs or planning ; (3) develop or development and (4) disseminate or deployment . Beginning with planning in the selection of media to carry out developments that are in accordance with what is needed for learning mathematics. This research produces math game-based learning media that is suitable for use as a learning medium with the aim of students' critical thinking skills, namely valid and feasible to use as learning media and the results obtained implementation device development learning on class X shows an average increase critical thinking ability . Result _ analysis Post test show Skills think critical  student or as much 80 % students complete and 20 % students no complete
PENGGUNAAN SOLAR SELL PADA POMPA AIR DC 12 V SUBMERSIBLE 280 W UNTUK SUMUR BOR 30 M
Authors: Sariman Sariman , Fauzan Deyhan M.
Published: July 2023

Drilling wells are a way of extracting groundwater by sticking pipes into the ground to a certain depth. The purpose of this study is to analyze the energy performance of solar cells to operate water pumping machines in drilled wells, with the results of the analysis and design that are appropriate, then these needs can be fulfilled. The research method used is the development research method, namely developing the use of solar cells in submersible E 280W DC 12 V water pumps for 30 M drilled wells. The research site was conducted in Limbang Jaya Village, Tanjung Batu District, Ogan Ilir Regency. The research will be carried out in August 2022. The tools used are deep well drilling machines, drill pipes, drill bits, traveling blocks, water swivels, drill towers, and hoisting plugs. The effect of depth on DHL in dug wells is only 4% while the distance from the shoreline does not affect DHL in dug wells, the effect of depth on DHL in drilled wells is 37%.
PENGARUH KEBIASAAN MENONTON YOUTUBE TERHADAP PENGUASAAN KOSA KATA ANAK USIA DINI PADA KELOMPOK A DI TK GITA NUSA
Authors: Fajriyah Iklilah Dini , Ashadi Firman , Trianggono Mochammad Maulana , Kurniawan Nurhafit
Published: July 2023

Youtube is a video service provider platform that is most often used by the public as a medium of entertainment, including early childhood. This study aims to analyse the effect of Youtube viewing habits on children's vocabulary mastery. This research was conducted using a qualitative research approach. The data collection techniques used include observation, interviews and documentation. Research data sources were obtained from group A students as the main focus, student guardians and class teachers as supporting data sources. The results of observations taken in the form of recapitulation of children's vocabulary data in accordance with vocabulary acquisition indicators are analysed descriptively. During the observation, it was seen that children were able to pronounce some standard and formal words that had not even been taught at school. The habit of watching Youtube with genres that are not suitable for children will have a negative impact on the pronunciation of words that are not good, such as impolite words or even dirty words. In this study, it was found that the habit of watching Youtube has an effect on the mastery of vocabulary in early childhood, both positive effects, namely children have a lot of new vocabulary that has a good language structure and diction selection, and negative effects, namely children bring up words that are less polite or not good. The type of Youtube viewing, supervision and guidance from parents affect the mastery of vocabulary in early childhood
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN INTERPRETASI GRAFIK MAHASISWA PADA MATERI GERAK LURUS
Authors: Fatimah Fita
Published: July 2023

Graphs are a form of presenting data that shows relationships or comparisons between variables as well as patterns and tendencies of a data. The ability to interpret graphs is needed so that we can get the right information from the data presented. In basic physics courses, a lot of data is presented in graphical form, one of which is in the material of straight motion. This research is a quantitative descriptive study that aims to determine students' abilities in interpreting graphs on straight motion material in basic physics courses. The instrument used was in the form of multiple choice questions which were tested on 26 students participating in basic physics courses. Based on the data analysis carried out, the result was that students' interpretation abilities in general were still low where on average students were only able to solve graph interpretation questions by 21.8% and only 7.7% of students were able to complete graph interpretation questions up to 50%.
PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER RELIGIUS SISWA MELALUI PROGRAM MEMBACA AL – QUR’AN DAN SHOLAT DHUHA DI UPT SD NEGERI 71 GRESIK
Authors: Khulailah Khulailah , Marzuki Ismail
Published: July 2023

Religious character is one of the character values ​​related to God, religious character is the main point that needs to be instilled and developed in children from an early age to become the basis of religious teachings in individual and social life, so as to foster one's behavior in accordance with the Al-Qur'an, as guidelines and demands of life of Muslims. This study aims to determine the formation of students' religious character through the Al-Qur'an reading program and Duha prayer at UPT SD Negeri 71 Gresik. This study uses a type of qualitative research. Data collection techniques namely observation, interviews and documentation. Sources of data were obtained through interviews with school principals, teachers and students. The results of this study indicate that there are implications of the Al-Qur'an reading program and Duha prayer in forming religious character in students which are shown, by increasing the ability to read the Al-Qur'an, increasing awareness in worship, discipline and responsibility, honesty , and form good morals, attitudes and manners. With this activity, it is hoped that it will provide motivation and enthusiasm for students to increase their memorization in reading the Qur'an, not only reading the Qur'an and memorizing it, but being able to interpret the holy verses of the Qur'an and practice it in social life, increasing their worship can be distinguishing noble moral values ​​and despicable morals and becoming good habits that are difficult to abandon in the future.
PERANCANGAN APLIKASI BERGERAK MECHA PADA BIDANG OTOMOTIF DENGAN METODE DESIGN THINKING
Authors: Sakti Rio Yuda , Paputungan Irving Putra
Published: July 2023

Design Thinking adalah pendekatan kreatif dan empatik untuk memecahkan masalah yang lebih berfokus kepada pengguna. Pendekatan ini menggabungkan logika analitis dengan kreativitas dan inovasi untuk menghasilkan solusi yang lebih baik. Pendekatan ini dapat diterapkan dalam pengembangan aplikasi yang dalam prosesnya, design thinking memiliki 5 tahapan yaitu: empathize, define, ideate, prototyping, dan test yang semuanya memiliki keterlibatan dengan pengguna. dalam pengembangan aplikasi bergerak Mecha ini juga menggunakan atomic design yang dimana dapat memudahkan pengembang untuk mengubah rancangan desain aplikasi apabila ada solusi yang lebih baik melalui umpan balik dari pengguna. Oleh karena itu, pengembangan dari aplikasi Mecha ini akan menerapkan pendekatan dengan metode design thinking dan atomic design demi memenuhi kebutuhan yang diinginkan oleh pengguna.
Longitudinale piloot studie van het effect van mechatronische knieën bij amputaties onderste lidmaat naar functie, activiteiten dagelijks leven en kwaliteit van leven
Authors: Beddeleem L. , Biebouw S. , Oostra K. , Geers S.
Published: July 2023

Longitudinal pilot study of the effect of mechatronic knees in lower limb amputations on function, activities of daily living and quality of life

Introduction: Individuals with an above the knee amputation have difficulties with mobility, increased risk of falling, limitations in activities of daily living (ADL) and reduced quality of life. A prosthetic knee is an essential part of the equipment. There are mechanical and mechatronic (MPK) prosthetic knees. The effect of an MPK on function, ADL and quality of life is investigated.

Methodology: This is a longitudinal follow-up design comparing results between an initial test with a non-MPK (T0), an MPK (T1) and after six months with MPK (T2). Inclusion criteria is recently obtaining reimbursement for an MCK. At all measurement time points, a walking test and timed up and go (TUG) test were performed and the PEQ-MS (prosthetic evaluation questionnaire, mobility scale) and ABC (activities-specific balance confidence) questionnaires were completed. These tests are administered at the 3 measurement time points (T0, T1 and T2). Data are modelled with a linear mixed model.

Results: Eight subjects are included in the study. In the comparison between T1 and T2, we see the following. Walking distance and speed are better on T2 than T1. There is no significant difference between the two groups regarding the TUG and the ABC questionnaire. At T2, a lower score is seen on the PEQ-MS questionnaire. In the comparison between T0 and T2, we see the following. The TUG, walk test and ABC questionnaire are significantly better at T2. Regarding the PEQ-MS questionnaire, there is a tendency toward a better score at T2. The number of falls is significantly lower on T1 and T2 compared to T0.

Discussion: Overall, the previously described positive effects and trends of mechatronic prosthetic knees are confirmed in this small study, both on function and activities of daily living. Both performance-based measurements and patient-reported outcome parameters were used. No strong and definitive statements can be made based on a small sample size such as this one. Nevertheless, there are interesting results that may be useful for further research.
Corporate Parenting Strategies and Performance: A Conceptual Review
Authors: Adim Chidiebere , Emumena David
Published: July 2023

Purpose: The success and performance of corporate entities heavily depend on the strategies adopted by their parent companies. This conceptual review aims to explore the relationship between corporate parenting strategies and organizational performance. Through a comprehensive analysis of existing literature, this review identifies and examines the key components of corporate parenting strategies that influence performance outcomes. The dimensions of corporate parenting are stand-alone influence, linkage influence, central functions and activities and corporate development influence. Performance is measured in terms of sales growth, product quality and innovativeness. 

Methodology: A desk research methodology is employed in reviewing extant literature on the conceptualized variables.

Finding: From the review of literature, it is concluded that corporate parenting influences performance of subsidiaries.

Recommendation: The paper recommends that an empirical study should be carried out using various variables in the conceptual model developed so as to test the validity of the concepts reviewed in this paper.
The Concept, Nature and Content of Diplomatic Activity, Diplomatic Service and Diplomatic Law in the Modern Period
Authors: Tursunova Malikakhon Ulugbekovna
Published: July 2023

This article examines the essence of the concepts of diplomatic service and diplomatic law, the legal status, rights, privileges and obligations of diplomatic missions and their employees. Also, the international and national legal bases of diplomatic activity are analyzed and proposals are made for improving the legislation.
The Working Skills of the Editor on the Author’s Manuscript
Authors: Abdyujanova Vazira Khusan kizi
Published: July 2023

Every editor working in the print media must have the skills to work with the author’s manuscript and develop editing skills. The reason is that, the manuscript, and the text in general, is considered the main object of the editor’s activity. In this article, the concept of text is defined, its role in the field of journalism, in particular, in the work of the editor, the editor’s methods of working with the journalistic text, and the aspects that should be paid attention to in the editing are focused on.
Historical and Theoretical Evolution of Family Phenomenon Concepts from the Point of View of Easternal Thinkers
Authors: Utepbergenov Marat Allanazarovich
Published: July 2023

The article deals with questions about the phenomenon of the family from the point of view of Eastern and modern Uzbek scientists. The author considers the problems of education in the family, as well as relations between spouses. The author also emphasizes that the development and problems of the institution of the family in the Republic of Uzbekistan are of paramount importance for the state.
The Development of Storytelling in the Literature of Eastern Countries during the First Half of the Twentieth Century (In the Example of Arabic, Persian, Chinese, Afghan Storytelling)
Authors: D. Mukhiddinova , O. Turdieva , N. Saidova , Sh. Komilova , N. Kabirova , M. Ashurova , D. Yusupova
Published: July 2023

Literature is a measure of a nation’s spiritual development, as well as an expression of its spiritual and educational experiences. It is well known that fiction, which embodies a great social power, exerts an active influence on the expansion of human consciousness and the formulation of aesthetic taste. In the evolution of Arabic, Persian, Chinese, and Afghan literature, the progression of the narrative genre toward prose, the plot of the stories, and the compositional structure are analyzed. This article explores the issues surrounding the evolution of Arabic, Chinese, and Afghan narratives.
Organizational structures and processes for research ethics and integrity
Authors: Jadrić Ivana , Adamczuk Monika , Szczesna Urszula , Siwy Maciej , Queffelec Nathalie , Dželalija Mile , Marušić Ana
Published: July 2023

Aim: To explore the structures and processes for research ethics and integrity among the universities that are a part of the European University of the Seas (SEA-EU) Alliance.Methods: Data from the public websites or experts from the six universities of the European University of the Seas (SEA-EU) Alliance: University of Cádiz (Spain), University of Western Brittany in Brest (France), University of Kiel (Germany), University of Gdańsk (Poland), University of Split (Croatia) and University of Malta (Malta) were collected. We followed the approach of the EC Mutual Learning Exercise on Research Integrity and the country report cards at The Embassy of Good Science.Results: We identified similarities and differences regarding research infrastructure, funding, strategy, research governance, compliance, integrity, regulations, and measures to promote good scientific practices and open science at the country level. The universities that are partners in the SEA-EU Alliance differed in the research capacity, expressed as the number of higher education institutions in the country, number of full-time researchers, gross expenditure on research and development, number of grants as well as in the structures and processes at the institutional and national levels for research ethics and research integrity. The differences in the research ethics and integrity frameworks at individual universities were related to the national legislation but also to the national and institutional incentives to promote responsible research.Conclusions: In collaborative research, it is necessary that partner universities respect the differences between their organizational and national ethical and integrity frameworks, and establish the processes for ethics approval at the level of the Alliance in order to carry out joint research activities in accordance/conformity with ethical standards for scientific research and good scientific and publishing practice. The same is true for the investigation of research misconduct allegations at the Alliance level.
Deuteronomy 17:2–7 within the Context of Tanakh
Authors: Dubbink Joep , Spronk Klaas
Published: July 2023

According to Deuteronomy 17, leaving your religion is punishable by death. The command is meant to draw a line as a safeguard against apostasy, as that would be disastrous for the whole community. In the history of both Jewish and Christian interpretation, we do not find indications that this law was much implemented. Jewish tradition added so many criteria that it became almost impossible to carry out the death penalty. Therefore, Deuteronomy 17:2–7 does not have the last word when it comes to exclusion or inclusion in Tanakh. It should be read together with other texts with a different approach to this theme.
Otherness and Exile: Jesus’s Attitude towards Apostates and Outsiders
Authors: Bakker Henk
Published: July 2023

This contribution explores to what extent Jesus’s attitude towards apostates and outsiders could be described as lenient, strict, or somewhere in between. How did he position himself within the religious-cultural web of parties, splinter groups, and movements, and how did this materialize into idiosyncratic ways of approaching dilemmas regarding apostasy and assimilation? Who are the apostates according to Jesus, if any? Methodologically, the investigation looks primarily for narrative and propositions, structured in the literary device of the parable, to discern what purport and intentions the historical Jesus transmitted to his followers. Alongside Jesus’s own Galilean tradition and style, particular attention is paid to the texts in which he expresses belief and despair, faithfulness and doom (hybridity versus exile).
Hebrews, Deuteronomy, and Exclusion in the Early Church
Authors: Lietaert Peerbolte Bert Jan
Published: July 2023

Hebrews contains passages that warn against apostasy. Apostates are depicted as outsiders whose expected fate should caution insiders not to follow in their wake. This contribution analyses the socio-rhetorical function of these warning passages, especially the use of Deuteronomy in Hebrews 10, and, to trace early receptions of these passages, subsequently turns to a number of patristic authors, arguing that stricter and more lenient interpretations existed already in the early church. A brief analysis from the perspective of social identity theory underlines the initial presumption that rather than being legal rules, they are spiritual warnings, functioning rhetorically to keep the ranks of the believers closed.
Religious Exclusivism, Social Inclusion: Missiological Reflections
Authors: Nagy Dorottya
Published: July 2023

Based on the material of this volume, the present chapter examines the ‘so what?’ question central for reflections. By doing so, it proposes two major areas for further attention and research: 1) theology and people of other faiths/ideologies (apostasy) and 2) theological engagement with social exclusion, especially through the notion of loneliness (intergenerationality, immigration, and internetization). The chapter argues that in order to look afresh at the ‘theologically exclusive–socially inclusive’ pairing, a contextual approach to practices of exclusion and inclusion is needed. It also reminds the reader that the tension inherent to the religious exclusivism–social inclusion divide invites any Christian theological reflection to dwell on the notion of sin to which practices of exclusion and inclusion relate.
Religious Exclusivism, Social Inclusion: Theological Reflections
Authors: Reitsma Bernhard , van Nes-Visscher Erika
Published: July 2023

The leading question in this volume was the question as to how religious exclusivism relates to social inclusion. This concluding contribution highlights some of the theological challenges that arise from this research. It thinks about the concept of inclusion and the relationship between the religious and the social realm. Next, it offers some thoughts about the nature of holy texts, God, and the religious community. And it concludes by putting down some questions about living together in a multireligious world.
Conclusion
Authors: Quoss-Moore Rebecca M.
Published: July 2023

This conclusion emphasizes the need to shift our framework to consider Henrician verse work as position-taking, enabling a move away from a reification of individual authorship and allowing more space to consider both communal production and the prominence of women in court spaces for poetic production. Three threads come together in the work: the extension of our understanding of verse as political positiontaking, combined with the work on manuscript poetry that emphasizes both multiple authorship and form as part of verse’s action, both creates and is reinforced by a framework that restores women to their place in Henrician courtly verse work. To demasculinize this literary history is to better understand the politics of communally read, communally created position-taking verse.
‘Grandemente inclinato all’Arte del Disegno’
Authors: Dow Douglas N.
Published: July 2023

Filippo Baldinucci (1625–1696) wrote a detailed and compelling biography of Bernardino Barbatelli (called Poccetti, 1553–1612). This chapter situates Baldinucci and his work within contemporary discussions of art writing and its traditions, even as it reads the biography of Poccetti critically to understand the mechanics of Baldinucci’s historical project. Baldinucci used longstanding tropes from art historical writing as well as more ‘modern’ approaches to history (archival research, interviews) and in Poccetti’s biography these methods paint a detailed picture of the man, his personality, and his working habits. In addition, elements of Poccetti’s biography serve Baldinucci’s aim of elevating the Tuscan school of painting and updating Giorgio Vasari’s collection of artists’ lives.
CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND MICROBIAL DIVERSITY OF SOILS FROM MENENGAI CRATER IN KENYA
Authors: Waithaka Paul Njenga , Mwaura Francis B. , Wagacha John M. , Gathuru Eliud M. , Ngumbu Francis M. , Mwangi Anderson K.
Published: July 2023

A total of 98 soil samples collected from Menengai geothermal site located in Nakuru, Kenya were analyzed for their chemical and microbial components. In region A, phosphorus, sodium, nitrogen and carbon were deficient, region B and C, phosphorus and manganese while in while in D the deficient minerals were phosphorus, sodium, nitrogen and carbon. Toxic minerals were calcium and magnesium in regions A, B, C and D. The most prevalent bacteria were Escherichia coli with a mean of (3.35×107) while the least were Bacillus sp. (1.40×105). Among the fungi, the most dominant were Aspergillus nomius with a mean of 4.42x 104 with the least been Panicillium sacculum (8.09×103). As much as geothermal exploration is important in boosting the country’s energy reserves, there is need to rehabilitate the caldera so as to restore the microbial composition of the region.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF FROG SPECIES AT STREAMS, RIDGES AND DISTURBED HABITATS IN BASE CAMP AND PADANG POINT, GAYA ISLAND
Authors: Sompud Jephte , Gilbert Emily A. , Mobik Chirra Snoriana , Yambun Paul
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study was to identify the species offrogs that can be found at streams, ridges and disturbed habitats of Gaya Island. Field sampling was carried out for 16 nights consecutively starting from 18thJanuary until 3rd February 2013. This research was conducted using the standard method of Visual Encounter Survey. The sampling effort for this study was 53 hours. Six sites representing three different frogs’ habitats were selected, namely streams, ridges and disturbed areas. The transect line with dimensions of 10m x 100m was used for the sampling survey. The results show that there were five species of frogs from two families that were present in Gaya Island. The five species were Inger’s dwarf frog (Ingerana baluensis), Grass frog (Fejervarya limnocharis), Mangrove frog (Fejervarya cancrivora), Green paddy frog (Hylarana erythraea) and Dark-eared tree frog (Polypedates macrotis). The highest number of frogs caught was in the stream area, consisting of 69 individuals, followed by 18 individuals at the disturbed area and two individuals at the ridges. This preliminary study indicated that there was a relationship between frog species diversity with the variety of the habitat sites. These findings present a baseline data for the frog species in Gaya Island. Future studies should be encouraged in order to have an in-depth understanding of the frogs’ natural habitats in Gaya Island.
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON SELECTED PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF PACKED PALM-BASED COOKING OILS
Authors: Ramli Nur Aainaa Syahirah , Mohd Noor Mohd Azmil , Abdullah Fadzlina
Published: July 2023

Cooking oils are used for daily cooking as well as salad dressing, in processed food, and other various uses. The physico-chemical properties of cooking oils can affect the quality of foods and hence must be evaluated. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the physicochemical properties of palm-based cooking oils (refined, bleached and deodorized (RBD) palm olein). The analyses were conducted on a total of 20 different brands of cooking oil packed in plastic pouches, which were randomly chosen from a local market. The physico-chemical properties of the cooking oils investigated include moisture and impurities (MI), iodine value (IV), peroxide value (PV), slip melting point (SMP), Lovibond colour, and free fatty acid (FFA). The properties were compared with known standards for refined oils such as Malaysian Standard and Codex Alimentarius Standard. Analysis showed that MI, IV, and SMP of all brands were within the requirements set by Malaysian Standard for RBD palm olein. The PV, Lovibond colour, and FFA values of several brands deviated from the Malaysian Standard. Meanwhile, the PV and FFA of all brands of the cooking oil tested were within the value designated by the Codex Standards. The physico-chemical properties of RBD palm olein cooking oils tested in this study were of acceptable and good quality and are considered suitable for consumption. The quality of cooking oil should be regularly monitored to avoid the use of adulterated oil.
Proyectos científicos y alfabetización científica tecnológica de los estudiantes en instituciones educativas públicas peruanas
Authors: Chávez Alicia
Published: July 2023

El presente trabajo académico permite reflexionar sobre la relevancia de las estrategias investigativas y de innovación que emplean los estudiantes en las asignaturas de ciencias, donde es muy común que el alumnado responda a las actividades académicas usando sus instintos o simplemente por experiencias empíricas; sin embargo, es necesario que para consolidar su aprendizaje, posean la habilidad de buscar información y dar a conocer su posición crítica, para alcanzar los conocimientos científicos que respondan a la problemática planteada. Por ello se tiene como objetivo fundamentar los aportes de estrategias como los proyectos científicos escolares y la necesidad de que los estudiantes que asisten a las instituciones educativas públicas posean una adecuada alfabetización científica tecnológica, necesaria para desarrollar su capacidad de indagación y deducción demostrando cultura investigativa. La metodología empleada está basada en la búsqueda y análisis de diversas fuentes documentales, de instituciones que brindan aportes pertinentes, como el Ministerio de Educación, Concytec, INEI entre otros. Este estudio permite indagar sobre las estrategias en el área de ciencias, creando espacios para el aprendizaje significativo, y de esta manera desarrollar principios lógicos de indagación, habilidades investigativas y aptitudes científicas en los estudiantes.
Nivel de autoestima y desarrollo de competencias comunicativas en las instituciones educativas emblemáticas de Ayacucho
Authors: Rodriguez Cuadros Sadid Natali , Feria Macizo Eloy Esteban
Published: July 2023

En este estudio se tuvo como meta investigativa, conocer la relación entre el nivel de autoestima, así como las dimensiones que la componen, y el desarrollo de competencias comunicativas en las Instituciones Educativas Emblemáticas en la región de Ayacucho en el año 2022. Con el fin de alcanzar los objetivos planteados en esta investigación que fue de tipo descriptiva, con un diseño correlacional, se utilizó como instrumento de recolección un cuestionario para medir el nivel de autoestima de los estudiantes, y la revisión documentaria para extraer información referente al desarrollo de competencias comunicativas. La muestra fue constituida por 130 estudiantes de diferentes Instituciones Educativas Emblemáticas de la región Ayacucho. La información recolectada fue tratada con apoyo del estadígrafo Rho de Spearman, logrando a partir de la comprobación estadística (p=0.000<0.05; Rho = 0.498), concluir que existe una relación directa y significativa entre el nivel de autoestima y el desarrollo de competencias comunicativas en estudiantes de las Instituciones Educativas emblemáticas de la región Ayacucho.
Influencia del estrés laboral en el bienestar psicológico de profesores en Ayacucho
Authors: Berrocal Aréstegui Frank Isaac
Published: July 2023

La investigación realizada buscó determinar la manera en que el estrés laboral influye en el bienestar psicológico de los profesores, utilizando una metodología anclada en el paradigma positivista, enfoque cuantitativo, tipo básico, nivel explicativo y diseño no experimental, transeccional, correlacional-causal y de campo. La muestra de estudio consistió en 81 profesores de un total de 136 provenientes de tres instituciones educativas y de un aula de estudiantes de un programa doctoral, los cuales fueron seleccionados mediante un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Se empleó la psicometría como técnica de acopio de datos y se utilizaron pruebas psicológicas para medir las variables, concretamente la Escala de Estrés Laboral de Ivancevich y Matteson (1989) y la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico de Casullo (2002), adaptadas y validadas respectivamente en el contexto peruano. Los hallazgos revelaron que el estrés laboral influye significativa y negativamente en el bienestar psicológico de los profesores, siendo responsable del 39.9% de su variabilidad, lo que confirmó la hipótesis de investigación. Además, se identificó una prevalencia de estrés laboral de niveles alto y medio en el 44.4% de los evaluados, y un bajo nivel de bienestar psicológico en el 79.0% de los mismos.