bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation and optimization of wastewater treatment systems through the creation of the first department of expertise and technological audit in the Republic of Moldova
Authors: Povar Igor , Visnevschi Alexandru , Spinu Oxana , Spataru Petru
Published: January 2025

The project proposed by the Institute of Chemistry of the State University of Moldova, in collaboration with L.L.C. “METIOLIS” and L.L.C. “IZODROMGAZ,” aims to establish a specialized department for evaluating and optimizing wastewater treatment systems in Moldova. The initiative introduces advanced solutions aligned with international standards to enhance the efficiency of treatment plants. The developed technology simultaneously integrates nitrification and denitrification processes based on microbial clusters, reducing the biogenic impact and mitigating eutrophication. Applicable for both new and existing treatment plants, this innovative biological treatment technology uses biofilm cocoon carriers to increase microbial biomass concentration, utilizing internal carbon sources without external inputs. Successfully implemented at the Causeni WWTP, the project leverages advanced scientific equipment for precise research, offering competitive advantages to private sector partners. Activities include analyzing wastewater parameters, assessing technical system conditions, improving infrastructure, and protecting intellectual property. Expected outcomes include improved environmental quality, energy savings, and job creation, demonstrating the sustainability and socio-economic benefits of advanced research in wastewater treatment.
The influence of genetic types of pigs on the formation of carcass quality, nutritional and technological capabilities of meat
Authors: Cernev Ivan , Rotaru Ilie
Published: January 2025

The degree of influence of hybrid worms on the formation of carcass quality depends on the genetic divergence of the parental forms, a fact that reduces the production period of the final hybrid, characterized by high performance meat formation capabilities. Thus, the thickness of the bacon in the offspring did not exceed the limits of 20-21 mm, and more globular hams were produced by the hybrids obtained by using the Pietrain (93.23 cm) and Duroc x Pietrain (93.67 cm) breeds in the hybridization systems. The meat of the long dorsal muscle contains optimal amounts of fat (1.26%) and protein (20.16%), and the technological capabilities depend on the meat pH within the permissible limits of 5.77-6.27. Therefore, the research results confirm the good quality of the meat, useful for fresh or prepared use.
Alignment of the economic policies of the Republic of Moldova to the best practices of neighboring European states
Authors: Dumitrasco Marica
Published: January 2025

The main goal of this paper is to assess the economic vulnerabilities of the Republic of Moldova at the macro level and to formulate policy proposals for sustainable economic development, taking into account the European path of our country and the relevant experience of European countries. Based on a comparative research method, the paper highlights the differences between the policies of the Republic of Moldova and those of neighboring European countries, particularly regarding indicators of economic stability in crisis situations. A great accent is put on analyzing data between the global crisis of 2009 and the COVID-19 pandemic (2020), identifying the economic vulnerabilities of the Republic of Moldova, such as pro-cyclical fiscal policy, low public revenues, a consumption-based economic model, low investments, a shrinking workforce, and exchange rate instability during crises. Additionally, it highlights the differences between the policies of the Republic of Moldova and those of neighboring European countries, such as Poland and Bulgaria, in terms of economic stability indicators during crisis situations. Research demonstrates a strong correlation between the economic growth of Poland and the EU in the pre-accession period. The paper identifies the key areas for sustainable economic development: modernization of the economic structure, counter-cyclical fiscal policy, increasing public revenues, enhancing public services, boosting public investments, developing private pension funds, and promoting financial education. It raises the question, „What should national policies contain?” to ensure sustainable economic development of the Moldovan economy, taking into account the experiences of new EU member states in implementing modern IT systems and digitizing tax administration. If these policies are applied in the first decade following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Republic of Moldova can transition from a consumption-based economic model to a sustainable investment-oriented one.
Resource use efficiency in the Republic of Moldova: opportunities and challenges in the context of European initiatives
Authors: Timofei Olga
Published: January 2025

The transition to a circular and resource-efficient economy has become a pressing necessity globally, including for the Republic of Moldova. In the context of the European Union’s ambitious initiatives, this study examines the opportunities and challenges faced by Moldova in aligning with sustainable development goals. The analysis highlights progress made in recent years, such as increasing the share of renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emission intensity. However, significant challenges persist in resource productivity, waste management, and fostering eco-innovation. The article proposes priority measures, including strengthening the legislative framework, creating economic instruments for green investments, and promoting partnerships. The transition to a circular economy represents a strategic opportunity for Moldova to enhance its resilience and competitiveness, requiring political commitment and substantial investments. The theoretical contribution of this research lies in developing an analytical framework adapted to countries in transition, integrating resource efficiency indicators with socio-economic and institutional factors. This framework allows for a nuanced assessment of progress towards a circular economy in the context of Republic of Moldova’s complex development challenges.
Considerations regarding the fortress of Crăciuna during the reign of Stephen the Great
Authors: Bejenaru Alexandru
Published: January 2025

This article presents the history of the fortress of Crăciuna in the second half of the 15th century in the context of the rivalry for the common border between the Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia. The conflict that broke out after Radu cel Frumos erected this fortress on the territory contested by Stephen the Great caused a series of changes of control over Crăciuna between the rulers of the two principalities in years 1470–1482. The small number of Crăciuna’s attestations in this period suggests its recent construction in the context of Stephen the Great’s wars against Wallachian rulers and indicates its “non-territorial” status, described in Polish historiography as one lacking its own hinterland which would have united neighboring settlements into a separate district, thus predetermining its subsequent subordination to the starosts of Putna and the lack of any mentions in the following years.
History of women of chemistry. Dr. Hab. Aculina Arîcu: „Everything around us is chemistry”
Authors: Prisac Lidia , Cocu Maria
Published: January 2025

The article is dedicated to the scientific, didactical and managerial activities of the dr. hab. Aculina Aricu, well-known personality in the Republic of Moldova and abroad. The study presents the dr. hab. Aculina Aricu personality profile; biographical data; following the vocation; student years; the road to research and the luminaries of the Institute of Chemistry of MSU; professional activity; didactic-scientific and managerial activity; recognition of work and merits in the field of chemistry; female researcher and family.
Anxiety as a mediator between the child’s emotional security and the conflictual co-parenting system
Authors: Dragomir Magdalena
Published: January 2025

Anxiety in children is a multifaceted phenomenon significantly influenced by the emotional security provided within the coparenting system. Coparenting, defined as the dynamics and collaboration between parents in raising their children, plays a crucial role in shaping and maintaining the child’s emotional security. This study examines the mediating role of anxiety between child emotional security and expressed coparenting, highlighting the importance of a positive coparenting relationship for healthy emotional development. The theory of emotional security suggests that children repeatedly exposed to parental conflicts develop increased sensitivity to these conflicts, affecting their behavioral and physiological responses. Studies support bidirectional associations between coparenting difficulties and elevated levels of anxiety in children, underscoring the significant impact of coparenting dynamics on child behavior and highlighting the need for effective conflict management strategies in coparenting relationships.
Interpretation from the Islamic perspective in Macedonskian poetry
Authors: Stajila Emilia
Published: January 2025

This article aims to present a new perspective of analyzing the symbols in the poetry of Alexandru Macedonski. Macedonskian poetry denotes a plurality of layers that create a specific symbolic code. To decipher this code, a multifaceted reception of the work is needed, and Persian mystical poetry means a side that cannot be neglected. Starting from Macedonski’s work, we keep a constant pace in probing oriental (Muslim) symbols in order to look in a different way at the predominant symbols in the work of the great Romanian poet. We will analyze the meanings of the rose and the garden. In this way we will enter another world of Macedonskian poetry, Islamic enchantment, Persian exoticism and Sufi mysticism.
The unheard voices of silent cinema: Violeta Dinescu's music for F.W. Murnau's "Tabu" and "Nosferatu" movies
Authors: Barbas Valeria
Published: January 2025

The sonic dimension of music in silent movie from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day claims its role. This investigation traces the evolutionary path of the creation of music for silent films, offering examples of contemporary Romanian composition. The transition to sound film did not mean the end for film music, including silent film music. About 100 years have passed since the first experimental sound films were made by the American company Warner Bros, but composers' interest in music for silent films is still valid today. More and more composers turned their attention to silent film sound at the end of the 20th century, leading to a trend towards revitalizing the genre. IIn the silent cinematic landscape, the absence of dialogue creates a blank, unexplored canvas in which music becomes the messenger of the unspoken, coloring the film's emotional and narrative drama. Few composers have mastered this art as exquisitely as Violeta Dinescu, whose music for the German director F.W. Murnau's iconic silent films Nosferatu (1922) and Tabu (1931) is distinguished by a special aspect of connection that bridges the gap between the visual and auditory story.
Self-Efficacy of Undergraduate Human Services Students With Integrated Behavioral Health
Authors: Carlisle Kristy , Schmoyer Nic , Rodgers Danielle , Nako Katherina , Kubilus Richie , Akpakir Zubede
Published: January 2025

Human services professionals (HSPs) are poised to contribute to interprofessional collaboration (IPC) in Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) settings as care enhancers. Interprofessional Education (IPE) effective for training HSPs requires changes or addition to curriculum. The purpose of the current study was to present workshops adjunct to curriculum to HSPs targeting their engagement in IBH settings. The study explored their self-efficacy with IPC after such training using a pre- and post-test design. Results indicated a statistically significant increase in self-efficacy from before and after the workshop. Discussion includes implications for human services educators in using workshops to augment the IPE their students undergo.
Esterified hyaluronic acid regenerative dermal matrix effectively augments secondary intent healing of mohs micrographic surgery defects with exposed cartilage
Authors:   Forefront Dermatology, 880 Baywood Ct, Columbus, IN 47201, USA., M Crawford Kevin
Published: January 2025

Mohs Micrographic Surgery MMS creates a defect following the removal of cutaneous malignancies. Due to lack of adjacent tissue reservoirs and laxity, primary closure or local skin flaps are not always viable options for closure of these defects.
Inflation Threshold Effects on Stock Prices: Evidence from the Plantation Sector in Malaysia
Authors: Wong Vui Ken , Pinjaman Saizal
Published: January 2025

This study aims to examine the threshold effect of inflation on stock prices in the Malaysian plantation sector. This study used earnings per share (EPS) and return on equity (ROE) as proxies for microeconomic variables, and inflation (INF which proxies for the consumer price index) as a proxy for macroeconomic variables. A panel dataset covering 32 listed companies in the plantation sector from 2008Q3 to 2023Q3 is used. The results of threshold analysis show that inflation has a nonlinear effect, with a threshold value of 4.6128%. This implies that when inflation crosses this value, it significantly alters the outcome of stock prices. Inflation consistently has a negative effect on stock prices across both regimes, although the impact slightly decreases under higher inflation. Higher inflation will increase the detrimental effects of ROE and reverses the significance effect of EPS and DTE to insignificant, while enhancing the positive contributions of revenue and operating cash flow.
Comparison of dairy production based on feed of Pennisetum sp., Pennisetum purpureum and CIAT 36087
Authors: Blanco–Roa Noel Ernesto , Novoa–Novoa Hernaldo Ramón , Berríos Eveling Cristina , Soto–Gutiérrez Omar Alfredo , Zúniga–González Carlos Alberto , Sáenz–Rojas Silvio Javier , Nuñez–Rodriguez José de Jesús
Published: January 2025

In dairy production systems, efficient pasture management is crucial for maximizing milk output while minimizing costs. However, many producers make decisions without considering the productive efficiency of different forage types. This research aims to address this gap by comparing the milk production and related expenses of Brown Swiss and Jersey cows fed with three types of grass: Maralfalfa (Pennisetum sp.), Cameroon (Pennisetum purpureum), and Mulato (CIAT 36087).The milk production and related expenses for generating one liter of milk from Brown Swiss and Jersey cows were compared when fed with Maralfalfa (Pennisetum sp.), Cameroon (Pennisetum purpureum), and Mulato (CIAT 36087) grasses. Productive and reproductive parameters affecting milk production were analyzed. Milk production of the cows under study was measured for one month when they were exclusively pasture–fed with Mulato grass. The group of 33 cows was randomly subdivided into three subgroups, each consisting of 11 cows, and each subgroup was assigned to consume a specific type of grass. This resulted in the Maralfalfa consumption group (SG1), the Cameroun consumption group (SG2), and the control group with Mulato pasture feeding (SG3). Daily milk production was recorded for six weeks, with standardized management and ad libitum feeding. Daily milk production for each cow was monitored and recorded over the six–week period. Highly significant differences (P<0.01) were observed among the three studied groups from the second week onward. The main difference was observed between SG1 and SG3. The highest productivity, with greater milk production volumes, was observed in cows consuming Maralfalfa. However, variables such as the service period, live weight, and number of calving performed better with Cameroon grass. Cost–benefit analysis favored the use of Mulato grass.
Soil-plant-animal relationships and their effect on pasture-based milk production in Hacienda Cuba, Colombia
Authors: López G. María A. , Quintero M. Ana G. , Zúñiga E. Juan J. , Vélez S. Felipe , Naranjo R. Juan F. , Sáenz R. Óscar A. , Pérez R. Andrés F.
Published: January 2025

Milk production from buffaloes has experienced significant growth in Colombia over the past 20 years. These systems are primarily located in the low tropics, where production systems face limitations in intensification. At Hacienda Cuba, situated in Montelíbano, Córdoba, Colombia, various sustainable intensification strategies have been implemented to enhance buffalo milk production. This study describes the soil, plant, and animal components to assess the capacity for high-quality buffalo milk production. We collected soil and forage samples from the grazing area for chemical characterization and quantified the available forage supply. Subsequently, the milk production potential of the animals was determined based on the forage diet provided, as well as the impact and quantification of intensification practices, such as strategic supplementation, on buffalo milk production. Our findings revealed that soil composition was 10% sand, 46% silt, and 44% clay, pH of 5.0, CEC of 15.16, and P of 11. Microbiological analyses indicated that most functional groups were within acceptable ranges. Characterizing the forage component revealed that buffaloes primarily consume a mixture of forages, including Paspalum fasciculatum, Dichanthium annulatum, Brachiaria decumbens, Dichanthium aristatum, Brachiaria arecta, and Panicum virgatum. On average, these forages exhibited the following nutritional quality characteristics: crude protein of 10.25%, neutral detergent fiber of 65.60%, the in vitro digestibility of dry matter was 56.45%, and the metabolizable energy was 2.75 Mcal Kg DM-1. Our results indicate that buffaloes received a substantial forage supply or allocation, ranging between 7 and 8 kg DM/100 kg of live weight. The production potential is based on a pasture yielding 4.04 liters of daily milk with 6% fat. When the intensification practices were adopted (2 kg of balanced feed and 6 kg of sorghum silage), an increase of 78.5% in milk production was observed. These sustainable intensification practices, such as strategic supplementation in dairy buffaloes in Colombia, enhance milk production and may improve milk quality (it needs to be evaluated). Consequently, these prac-tices can potentially increase profit since payment for milk islinked to these parameters.
Effect of different diets on the fatty acid compo- sition of buffalo bulk milk
Authors: Failla Sebastiana , Palocci Giuliano , Contò Michela , Renzi Gianluca , Evangelista Chiara , Basiricò Loredana , Bernabucci Umberto
Published: January 2025

Feed can affect the fatty acids (FA) composition of buffalo milk. Therefore, diet could improve the nutritional value of buffalo milk such as increasing polyunsaturated fatty acids n-3 (PUFA n-3), and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), with high nutritional value for humans. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of diets and seasons on buffalo milk fatty acid composition. During a year, 120 samples of bulk buffalo milk were taken from ten farms. Animals were fed with ten different isoenergetic and isoproteic diets. They were provided as a total mixed ratio where different components (about 3% in dry matter of total ration) were added to the essential diet for each group: basic diet (B) was composed of maize silages, alfalfa hay, corn grain, and soybean as concentrates, the second diet contained linseed as an additional constituent to B (L), another brewer’s spent grain (T), additional alfalfa and mixed hay (H), additional corn grain (M), grass (G); other farms included in B diet both grass and cottonseed (CG), grass and linseed (GL) or grass and brewer’s spent grain (TG) and at last grass linseed and brewer’s spent grain (LTG). Fatty acids in buffalo milk were quantified after extraction and methylation by GC/ FID. Data were analyzed by a bi-factorial model with interaction (season x diet) using GLM procedure and the statement “contrast” by SAS Software to highlight the effect of the constituents of diets. Compared to the others, seasonal effects were evident in milk FA, mainly for spring and summer, with an increase in saturated fatty acids (SFA) and a decrease in PUFA of about 10%. Linseed diets (L, LG, LTG) showed an increase (p<0.001) of PUFA n-3 (0.63 vs. 0.38 g/100g of fat) compared with the others. While milk from the CG and TG diets showed an increase (p<0.001) in PUFA n-6, the differences were also evident in the n6/n3 ratio (3.1 vs. 5.2, p<0.001). Diets T and M showed an increase (p<0.002) in SFA and a decrease p<0.001 in CLA (-20%). Instead, the G diet allowed a higher (p<0.0004) content of CLA (0.90 vs 0.74 g/100g of fat), highlighting the positive contribution of grass on ruminal activity. Instead, the addition of linseed and cottonseed to the G diet caused a decrease (p<0.001) in CLA and branch fatty acids due to the excessive presence of PUFA. The feeds supplied attend all metabolic pathways, and in particular, linseed and grass could enrich the milk with nutraceuticals. However, the right balance must be found between the constituents to maximize their positive contribution.
Comparing corn silage with beet pulp silage fed separate or mixed with concentrate in buffalo calves
Authors: Rahman Abdur , Khan Ali R. , Anjum Muhammad I. , Hayat Zafar , Arshad Muhammad
Published: January 2025

Twelve male calves of Nili-Ravi buffalo (aged 14 ± 2 months and weighing 133 ± 5 kg) were randomly assigned one of four experimental diets. Group A was fed only concentrate in the morning and corn silage in the afternoon. Group B was offered a total mixed ratio (TMR) of corn silage. Group C was fed only concentrate in the morning and then beet pulp silage in the afternoon. Group D was given TMR of beet pulp silage. A 2X2 factorial design was applied in this study. Concentrate was formulated with 17% CP and used in a ratio of 50:50  concentrate and silage, respectively. All diets were iso-nitrogenous and iso-caloric. Data was presented as  means and SE. The data was statistically evaluated by Minitab 15 software using analysis of variance in a completely randomized design. The p-value used to compare the significance was set at ≤0.05. Results showed that Group D, fed TMR of sugar beet pulp silage with concentrate, gained significantly more daily weight than other groups. The highest daily weight gain in grams was observed in Group D (852±0.03), followed by Group C (755±0.03), Group B (741±0.03) and Group A (758±0.03). There were no significant differences in feed intake. However, the feed conversion ratio revealed significant improvement in Group D (5.913±0.81) followed by Group C (6.391±0.81), Group B (6.467±0.81) and Group A (6.535±0.81). The digestibility values of dry matter (DM), crude fiber (CF), and crude protein (CP) were significantly better in groups B and D. The digestibility values of DM, CP, and CF were 66.37±2.01, 69.55±1.25, 63.15±1.12 in Group B and 65.90±2.01, 68.55±1.25, 62.33±1.12 in Group D respectively. The significantly highest value of nutrient digestibility of neutral detergent fiber (66.12±1.67) and acid detergent fiber (60.15±1.78) was observed in Group D. The nitrogen intake and retention by all the treatment groups showed non-significant differences. Regarding serological examination, cholesterol levels showed significantly lower values in Group D, while blood glucose and urea nitrogen exhibited no differences. In the economic analysis, the costs of the different groups were calculated, and it revealed that beet pulp silage and concentrate TMR were economically favorable for the fattening of calves in terms of input-to-output ratio. The better results in group D might be due to the synergic effect of sugar beet pulp silage and concentrate by improving the digestibility of nutrients and their effective utilization. In conclusion, sugar beet ensiled with ground corn cobs is a simple and viable strategy for effective silage making. However, sugar beet pulp silage with concentrate TMR had a pronounced economic impact on the fattening of buffalo calves in terms of cost-to- gain ratio.
Estimating heritabilities and genetic correlations with parent-offspring regression using data from Anatolian water buffalo population raised in Istanbul for weights at different ages
Authors: Soysal M. İhsan , Kaplan Yusuf
Published: January 2025

Determining the breeding potential and direction of the population in terms of traits of interest depends on the genetic variation. Therefore, it is essential to know the genetic parameters of economic traits to improve yields in animal breeding. This study investigated the heritability and genetic correlations among growth traits in Anatolian buffaloes of İstanbul province. Estimating genetic parameters such as heritability of traits and genetic correlation among the traits in farm animal population populations is a major prerequisite to apply in animal genetic improvement programs. The material of this research was composed of the buffaloes included in the sub-project implemented in the Istanbul buffalo breeders’ association within the scope of the “community- based water buffalo improvement programs” project under the coordination of the General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies. In the study, 1597 buffalo cows were obtained between 2012-2022, and the birth, six-and one-year-old weights recorded parents, and their offspring for the growth characteristics of the calf born from these cows were used. The analysis of variance was performed with the general linear model option to measure the effects of village, year, season, and sex factors on the data of individuals with the same characteristics in two generations. The effect of the factors determined to affect the examined characteristics significantly was eliminated using the standardization programs. The heritability estimates for birth, sixth month, and yearling weights were 0.37, 0.12, and 0.08±0.07, respectively. Genetic correlation among growth traits was generally significant and positive, ranging from 0.068 to 0.673. Consequently, the moderate to high estimates of heritability genetic correlations on growth traits showed some opportunities for genetic improve- ment in buffaloes of İstanbul.
Memory as Pedagogical Tool: The Role of Objectives and Narratives in Learning Through Literature in the Works of Orhan Pamuk
Authors: Philip NJ  , Bhuvana Ramachandran
Published: January 2025

The works of Turkish Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk, who is most known for his novels, explore complex ideas of cultural interaction, memory, history, and identity. Subjectivity and the construction of one’s own meaning are common themes in Pamuk’s narratives. The idea that students build their own knowledge through their own experiences and interactions is central to constructivist pedagogy, which this practice echoes. His writings could serve as educational tools to demonstrate how valuable it is to consider different viewpoints and apply critical thinking skills when building knowledge. The utilisation of stories in the classroom is consistent with his elaborate storytelling approach. The three pillars of transformational education—engagement, empathy, and critical reflection—are nurtured through storytelling. Teachers could use Pamuk’s writings as examples or as starting points for class discussions on cultural and personal identity. Discussions regarding the function of art and aesthetics in the classroom would benefit from reading works by Pamuk because of the profound emotional and aesthetic reactions they elicit. His books provide a window into the ways in which feelings impact education, self-discovery, and moral reasoning.
AI Meets Mindfulness: Redefining Spirituality and Meditation in the Digital Age
Authors: Tripathi Rajeev Lochan
Published: January 2025

The combination of spirituality, meditation, and artificial intelligence (AI) has promising potential to expand people’s well-being using technology-based meditation. Proper meditation originates from Zen Buddhism and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and focuses on inner peace and intensified consciousness which elective personal disposition. AI, in turn, brings smarter means of delivering those practices in the form of self-improving systems that customize and make access to them easier. However, such an integration brings major philosophical and ethical issues into question, including the genuineness of experiences that are facilitated by artificial intelligence, data sharing, concerns over over-dependence on the technology that may in turn cause reduced personal responsibility and hard work. This paper aims at analysing the critical integration of AI-driven meditation following the spiritual interpretations of traditional meditation without compromising the tenets of meditation. It presents an interdisciplinary approach based on recent findings from the field of cognitive science, moral AI, and Eastern wisdom traditions to approach these problems. Therefore, by identifying the research lacunae, it provides a groundwork for voting ethically in the integration of AI in mindfulness practice and avoiding constraining human-oriented values resulting in improved existential spiritual change.
Mapping Vedantic Pañcakośas to AI-Powered Machine Existence: An Analogy of Sheaths in Human and Robotic Life
Authors: Sachin M. Naik
Published: January 2025

Vedānta, a prominent philosophical school of thought, describes human existence through the concept of five sheaths, or Pañcakośas: Annamaya Kośa, Prāṇamaya kośa, Manomaya Kośa, Vijñānamaya Kośa, and Ānandmaya Kośa. With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), machines specifically robots are increasingly being designed to mimic human functions. At present, these AI-powered robots exhibit limited cognitive abilities, but future advancements may enable them to outperform humans in certain domains. This paper explores the possibility of mapping the Panchkośa framework of Vedāntic philosophy onto the existence of AI machines, providing an analogy between the five (or fewer) sheaths that may characterize a robotic existence and the human sheaths. Furthermore, this work offers insights into the distinctions between human existence and contemporary AI machines, helping to illuminate the philosophical and existential differences between humans and intelligent machines. Further it puts forward few intriguing questions that Indian knowledge systems must address should AI robots achieve a fully developed system of Kośas. This model will evolve as developments in computer science continue to produce more advanced and intelligent robotic systems.
Sosialisasi dan Simulasi Penanggulangan Kebakaran di Desa Cerme Lor Kecamatan Cerme Kota Gresik
Authors: Ambarwati Vita , Kurniawan Hery Wahyudi , Wahid Muhammad Sa’dan
Published: January 2025

Kebakaran merupakan salah satu bencana yang sering terjadi di Indonesia dan dapat menyebabkan kerugian yang signifikan. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kondisi geografis Desa Cerme Lor yang cukup rawan terhadap kebakaran serta kurangnya kesadaran dan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang cara pencegahan dan penanggulangan kebakaran. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan masyarakat, khususnya ibu-ibu PKK, dalam melakukan langkah pencegahan dan penanganan dini terhadap kebakaran. Pelaksanaan pengabdian ini dilakukan di Desa Cerme Lor yang beralamatkan di Jalan Pasar Cerme Lor No 45, Kecamatan Cerme, Kabupaten Gresik, dan dihadiri oleh 35 orang ibu-ibu PKK. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan ini yaitu pemaparan materi dengan ceramah, tanya jawab, pelatihan pemadaman api secara konvensional dan evaluasi yang dilihat dari nilai pra dan post-test. Dari hasil kegiatan ini didapatkan peningkatan pemahaman tentang cara pencegahan dan penanggulangan kebakaran yang dapat dilihat dari nilai rata-rata post-test mencapai 78,5% dari sebelumnya yang hanya mencapai 28,5%. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bermanfaat untuk semua peserta karena dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan tentang cara pencegahan dan penanggulangan kebakaran.
Media BERUANG (Belajar Bangun Ruang): Pendekatan Pembelajaran Van Hiele
Authors: Azzahro Fatimah , Mawarsari Venissa Dian , Aziz Abdul
Published: January 2025

Bangun ruang sisi datar merupakan topik matematika dalam lingkup geometri yang membahas tentang kubus, balok, limas, dan prisma. Pada topik ini, siswa sering mengalami kesulitan dalam memvisualisasikan benda dan mengaitkannya dengan masalah kontekstual. Peran guru dalam mengatasi permasalahan tersebut tentu sangat dibutuhkan. Satu diantara alternatif yang bisa dilakukan yaitu memanfaatkan teknologi untuk membuat media pembelajaran. Pembelajaran Van Hiele menekankan pentingnya tahapan pemahaman geometri yang sistematis, mulai dari visualisasi hingga penguasaan formal, sehingga dapat membantu siswa memahami konsep bangun ruang secara bertahap. Perangkat lunak aplikasi yang dapat digunakan adalah Articulate Storyline 3. Penelitian ini dirancang untuk menghasilkan desain media pembelajaran dengan pendekatan pembelajaran Van Hiele materi bangun ruang sisi datar yang valid. Metodelogi penelitian yang digunakan adalah Research and Development (R&D) menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE yang hanya dibatasi pada tahap analisis, perancangan, dan pengembangan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan meliputi analisis kebutuhan, analisis validasi ahli media dan ahli materi. Penelitian ini menghasilkan sebuah desain media pembelajaran beserta hasil validasi media pembelajaran dari ahli materi dengan perolehan rata-rata penilaian 91,5% yang tergolong kategori valid dan ahli media dengan perolehan rata-rata nilai 94% yang tergolong kategori valid. Rata-rata penilaian media pembelajaran gabungan dari ahli media dan ahli materi diperoleh nilai sebesar 92,75% dengan kategori valid. Hal ini membuktikan bahwa desain media pembelajaran “BERUANG” layak untuk digunakan dan diujicobakan kepada peserta didik saat proses pembelajaran matematika berlangsung.
Influencia de la participación familiar en la eficacia de los programas de estimulación temprana para niños con discapacidad.
Authors:   Instituto Superior Tecnológico Martha Bucaram de Roldós, Nueva Loja, Ecuador., Suárez Avila Verónica Elizabeth , Avila Romero Marie Elizabeth ,   Instituto Superior Tecnológico Martha Bucaram de Roldós, Nueva Loja, Ecuador., Villagómez García Edwin Rafael ,   Instituto Superior Tecnológico Martha Bucaram de Roldós, Nueva Loja, Ecuador., Zambrano Grefa Glendy Yasmin ,   Instituto Superior Tecnológico Martha Bucaram de Roldós, Nueva Loja, Ecuador., Tituaña Toapanta Luz Marlene ,   Instituto Superior Tecnológico Martha Bucaram de Roldós, Nueva Loja, Ecuador.
Published: January 2025

La participación familiar en los programas de estimulación temprana para niños con discapacidad es crucial para su éxito. Varios estudios demuestran que la implicación activa de los padres mejora significativamente los resultados en el desarrollo de los niños, al proporcionar un ambiente de apoyo continuo fuera del contexto terapéutico. Los programas que incluyen a las familias como colaboradores, en lugar de meros observadores, logran una mayor eficacia, ya que los padres pueden aplicar las estrategias de estimulación en el hogar, adaptándolas a las necesidades particulares de su hijo. Además, el apoyo emocional y psicológico brindado a las familias facilita la creación de un entorno propicio para el desarrollo infantil. La estrecha colaboración entre profesionales y familiares permite un enfoque integral y personalizado que potencia las habilidades y el bienestar de los niños con discapacidad, aumentando las probabilidades de éxito en su desarrollo.
Primer reporte de Neotrombicula autumnalis en escolares de la institución educativa n° 0740, distrito Santa Rosa, Lamas (San Martin-Peru)
Authors: Hidalgo Julia Castro , Igreda Asucena Naupay , Chunga Juan Jiménez , Coblentz Julio Cesar Villegas , Santa Cruz Pamely Smart Guevara
Published: January 2025

El estadio larvario de Neotrombicula autumnalis (Shaw, 1790) “isango”, “japainicua” es un ectoparásito que infesta a más de 27 especies de mamíferos incluyendo humanos y 8 especies de aves en Europa (Wharton y Fuller 1952). Este acaro se encuentra relacionado con zonas de vegetación abundante, como la zona nororiental de nuestro país en donde la población nativa es afectada por la picadura del acaro, ocasionándole dermatitis pruriginosa con lesiones papulares. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la frecuencia de N. autumnalis en la población escolar de la Institución Educativa 0740 de la comunidad San Juan de Talliquihui, distrito Santa Rosa, provincia de Lamas, en el departamento de San Martín, identificar las lesiones que ocasiona y determinar el índice de infestación parasitaria. De un total de 95 alumnos, se eligieron al azar 30 escolares del primer, segundo y tercer grado, 10 de cada sección. Las picaduras se observaron con una elevación rojiza, diminuta, hiperemia alrededor de la zona acompañado de un intenso prurito. Las muestras de los especímenes se tomaron directamente de la zona afectada extrayendo las larvas con ayuda de estiletes y pinceles. Algunas muestras fueron colocadas en viales con alcohol 70%, otras se colocaron en solución salina 0.85% y en glutaraldehido, las que fueron transportadas al Laboratorio de Control de Artrópodos y Vectores de la UNMSM donde fueron procesadas, siendo aclaradas con NaOH 10%, para su identificación mediante un microscopio de contraste de fases Karl Zeiss utilizando la clave taxonómica de Brennan y Goff (1977). La mayoría de las picaduras fueron ubicadas en zonas de menor grosor de la piel, como ingle, axilas, ombligo y genitales. También se observaron algunas picaduras atípicas en la zona superior del párpado, la comisura de la base de la nariz y en zonas de la cabeza. El 31.58% de los escolares presentaron de uno a cinco picaduras ocasionadas por los isangos y el 5% presento más de 20 picaduras por zona, hallándose 0.33 como índice de infestación por isangos. Se confirma que N. autumnalis vive en zonas de abundante vegetación, afectando a la población escolar de la institución educativa, por lo que debe ser considerado como problema de salud pública.
Active Learning Strategies: A Mini Review of Evidence-Based Approaches
Authors: Martinez Maria Eugenia , Gomez Valeria
Published: January 2025

Active learning strategies such as think-pair-share (TPS), problem-based learning (PBL), flipped classrooms, and collaborative projects are essential for promoting student engagement, critical thinking, and academic success. This review brings together evidence from multiple disciplines to examine the effectiveness of these strategies and their impact on educational outcomes. PBL is particularly popular in fields such as engineering and medicine, where it enhances problem-solving, self-directed learning, and teamwork by exposing students to real-world, interdisciplinary challenges. Flipped classrooms, where content delivery occurs outside of the classroom, can enable more interactive, discussion-based learning in class, which can improve student performance and satisfaction, despite challenges associated with preparation and varying learning rates. Collaborative projects are often used in economics and social sciences to foster important skills such as teamwork, leadership, and communication through group interaction. The effectiveness of these strategies is further enhanced by structured instructional models such as the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) framework, ensuring alignment with educational goals. In addition, the incorporation of artificial intelligence into active learning is transforming educational practice by providing personalized learning experiences and immediate feedback, although it also raises ethical concerns about the balance between technology and human interaction. In summary, active learning strategies, if carefully implemented, can provide students with important skills for academic and career success while meeting the changing demands of modern education.
Political Branding of Prabowo Subianto in Instagram During the Presidential Campaign in 2024
Authors: Wijanarko Totok Ony , Agusta Yori Dwi Bari , Hutapea Edison Bonartua , Mufti Zulfikar , Putri Amanda Kanary
Published: January 2025

The campaign period in the 2024 presidential election was crucial for the three presidential candidate pairs (Anies-Muhaimin, Prabowo-Gibran, and Ganjar-Mahfud) to develop and implement their political communication strategies. Branding was a key aspect of political communication that needed to be considered. One of the more interesting aspects was the branding of Prabowo as a candidate participating in the presidential election for the fourth time, now showcasing a different character. This research was conducted to analyze Prabowo's political branding through social media during the 2024 presidential election campaign. The focus of the research was to describe Prabowo's political branding by categorizing it into three parts: house brands, platform brands, and product brands, in accordance with the brand hierarchy theory from Cosgrove. The method used for the research was qualitative content analysis. Data and information were obtained through an analysis of the content on Prabowo's Instagram account and interviews with three sources related to the research topic. The results of the study showed that the house brand of Prabowo's political branding through social media during the 2024 presidential election campaign was "Prabowo Subianto 2024." Five brand platforms were identified: Humanism, Continuity, Bersama Indonesia Maju (Together with Onward Indonesia), Militarism, and Free Lunch. Furthermore, the product brand identified was Aksi Gemoy, which was part of Humanism.
Robert N. Entman’s Framing Analysis of the Final Presidential Debate on Social Welfare in Cnnindonesia.com and Tempo.co (February 4-5, 2024)
Authors: Sitanggang Natasya Ananda Rheta , Putri Kinkin Yuliaty Subarsa , Romli Nada Arina
Published: January 2025

Indonesia, as a democratic country, routinely held presidential and regional elections every five years in accordance with Law Number 7 of 2017. The presidential candidate debate, as part of the election process and broadcast through various media, was one of the events the public eagerly anticipated. Media coverage, especially through online platforms such as Tempo.co and Cnnindonesia.com, played an important role in shaping public opinion through news framing. This study aimed to apply Robert N. Entman's framing analysis to compare how Tempo.co and Cnnindonesia.com framed the news of the final presidential debate on social welfare using qualitative descriptive methods. The findings of this study showed that the online media Cnnindonesia.com focused more on the details of specific programs and their substance, providing in-depth information that helped readers understand the free meal program comprehensively. In contrast, Tempo.co focused more on the verbal dynamics and interactions between candidates, with an emphasis on negative statements and responses. Thus, the construction of reality or framing carried out by the media impacted readers' perceptions of the presidential candidates through the debate program.
The Effect of Organizational Communication on Employee Work Motivation in the State-Owned Sector
Authors: Fazli Luthfi , Akbar Muhammad Fikri , Allifiansyah Sandy
Published: January 2025

The PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk Kaliabang Branch Office, often known as the BNI Kaliabang Branch Office, is a state-owned corporation that provides a variety of financial services to promote Indonesia’s economic growth and industrial development. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between organizational communication and employee motivation at the BNI Kaliabang Branch Office and to investigate how communication influenced motivation. The study adopted a quantitative descriptive method with a total sample of 80 respondents. To assess the causal relationship, data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and basic linear regression. The results showed that organizational communication had a significant impact on employee motivation, as demonstrated by a determination coefficient of 57.6% and a significance level of 0.000. The study highlighted that organizational communication within the branch was effective, and employee motivation levels were high. Despite these positive findings, areas for improvement were identified, including leveraging electronic media to enhance message dissemination, fostering employee skills to boost creativity and productivity, and introducing a “Best Employee of the Month” program to further motivate staff. These recommendations aimed to strengthen the organization’s communication strategies and sustain high employee performance, ultimately contributing to its overall operational success.
Implementation of Internal and External Quality Assurance Systems at the Private Islamic Higher Education
Authors: Herniawati Ani , Miftahudin Ujang , Jamil Zam zam Lukmanul , Hidayat Yusuf , Ruswandi Uus
Published: January 2025

Quality assurance at higher education becomes main priority, including at private Islamic higher education (PTKIS). This study analyzes the implementation of SPMI and SPME and identifies the obstacles and strategies taken to optimize the implementation of SPMI and SMPE at STAI Al Badar Cipulus Purwakarta. This study employs qualitative approach under a case study, at which the data were collecyed through interview, observation, and document analysis. The findings of the study show that the implementation of SPMI and SPME at STAI Al Badar Cipulus Purwakarta refers to planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and improving the quality of education which is carried out by involving the entire academic community, including institustion leaders, lecturers, and quality management staff. In addition, the obstacles faced by STAI Al Badar in implementing SPMI and SPME consist of internal and external obstacles. Meanwhile, the strategies taken to optimize the implementation of SPMI and SMPE cover: (a) human resource training, (b) technology use training, and (c) strengthening strategic partnerships.
Lyrical “I” as a Prophetic Subject in the Poem “Alang-Alang” by Abdul Wachid B.S.
Authors: Rabbani Ilham , Hangganararas Hatindriya
Published: January 2025

The poem “Alang-Alang” by Abdul Wachid B.S. explores the struggle of the lyrical “I”, representing the Indonesian people, to break free from the shackles of the New Order political regime. By focusing on the voice of the lyrical “I”, this study aims to dismantle the prophetic structure of the poem by analyzing the aspects of humanization, liberation, and transcendence within it. Kuntowijoyo’s concept of prophetic literature serves as the primary analytical framework, employing a qualitative-descriptive method. The findings of this study are as follows: first, the aspect of humanization is depicted through the lyrical “I”s efforts to challenge the consciousness of power, aiming to restore the people’s conscience to its rightful place; second, the aspect of liberation is demonstrated through attempts to free the people from the constraints imposed by the New Order, including physical violence and ideological control; and third, the aspect of transcendence is reflected in the lyrical “I” awareness of God’s power (Sang Hyang or Allah Swt.), which surpasses human capabilities. This context establishes the lyrical “I” in the poem “Alang-Alang” as meeting the criteria of a prophetic subject in literary texts.