bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Desvendando "Peixe-Poema": uma análise crítica da poesia de Aline Monteiro e seus reflexos na poesia amapaense
Authors: Silva Marli Santos da , Santos Neto Agenor Sousa , Santos Layara de Paula Sousa , Silva Maria Madalena Santos da
Published: October 2024

Este estudo proporciona uma análise crítica da obra "Peixe-Poema" da escritora amapaense Aline Monteiro, destacando sua contribuição para a poesia do estado do Amapá. A pesquisa visa identificar e discutir as principais características estilísticas e temáticas presentes na obra, com um foco especial na maneira como Monteiro aborda e reflete questões culturais, sociais e identitárias específicas da região. A investigação analisa a forma como a autora utiliza técnicas poéticas para explorar e expressar as complexas dinâmicas da vida regional e local, elucidando a forma como sua escrita interage e se articula com o contexto cultural e histórico do Amapá. Através de uma abordagem metodológica que combina análise textual com um exame do contexto cultural em que a obra foi produzida, o estudo busca revelar as nuances e significados que permeiam o trabalho de Monteiro. Além disso, o trabalho avalia o impacto de "Peixe-Poema" no cenário literário local, analisando como a obra contribui para a valorização e reconhecimento da literatura amapaense. O estudo proporciona uma visão de como a obra não apenas reflete, mas também questiona as dinâmicas da poesia regional, promovendo uma discussão mais ampla sobre a identidade cultural e a expressão artística no Amapá. Ao destacar a importância da obra no fortalecimento da literatura regional, o estudo também examina sua influência na formação e evolução da identidade literária local, sublinhando a relevância de "Peixe-Poema" como um ponto crucial no panorama literário do estado.
A qualidade de vida do idoso no Centro Estadual de Convivência do Idoso na cidade de Manaus no resgate da autoestima
Authors: Woodcock Ziza Silva Pinho
Published: October 2024

O tema surgiu da necessidade de entender as consequências do processo de envelhecimento e as ações sociais oferecidas pelos Centros de Convivência efetivados pelas políticas sociais no Amazonas. Destacou-se: Qual a importância dos centros no acolhimento para o desenvolvimento saudável do idoso no Amazonas? Que ações estão sendo desenvolvidas pelo CECI visando o atendimento digno e a boa convivência para os idosos? Qual o percentual de idosos do CECI em Manaus e se os mesmos se sentem motivados pela participação nas atividades da instituição ? A pesquisa objetivou investigar a contribuição do Centro Estadual do Idoso - CECI, no resgate da autoestima de pessoas idosas. A pesquisa de campo foi realizada através de abordagem qualitativa e de natureza fenomenológica. Os instrumentos utilizados foram entrevistas semiestruturadas com o gestor da instituição. A segunda fase da pesquisa ocorreu pela abordagem quantitativa cujo instrumento foi o questionário aplicado em 60 idosos, os quais foram analisados e apresentados em formato de gráficos e tabelas.
Strategic Dynamics and Growth Opportunities in the Ready-to-Eat Food Industry: A Comprehensive Analysis of “Wei Zhi Xiang”
Authors: He Bicong
Published: October 2024

The comprehensive study on the ready-to-eat (RTE) food industry elucidates the strategic dynamics and growth avenues, focusing on the Chinese brand "Wei Zhi Xiang." It scrutinizes the industry's evolution, driven by cultural and social shifts towards convenience and nutrition-conscious consumption. The analysis navigates through the intricacies of market trends, consumer behaviors, and technological advancements that have catalyzed the proliferation of RTE foods. A particular emphasis is placed on the escalating demand for products that blend convenience with nutritional value, highlighting the industry's response to the modern consumer's fast-paced lifestyle. Through a detailed market analysis, the report dissects the competitive landscape, identifying key players and their strategic maneuvers within the industry. The future outlook section anticipates continued growth, propelled by urbanization and the burgeoning single-person household trend. A SWOT analysis of "Wei Zhi Xiang" reveals strengths in product diversity and distribution, while also pinpointing areas for improvement, particularly in health perception and environmental sustainability of packaging. Strategic recommendations for "Wei Zhi Xiang" suggest a focus on product innovation tailored to health trends, eco-friendly packaging, and market expansion into emerging economies. The report concludes that leveraging technological advancements and consumer engagement can fortify "Wei Zhi Xiang’s" market position and drive the RTE food sector towards a sustainable and health-conscious future.
The Role of Fiscal Support in Promoting the Application of Green Technologies in Sustainable Agriculture in China
Authors: Chen Jianfei
Published: October 2024

This paper aims to explore the relationship between fiscal support and the promotion of sustainable agriculture, with a specific focus on development in China. Also, this paper aims to explore and research challenges during the process of carrying out fiscal support. It also examines how fiscal support can be effectively utilized to encourage and incentivize the adoption of innovative green agriculture technologies in sustainable agriculture. This research is meaningful to the development of sustainable agriculture on the future and enlightening to the future research on cooperation among governments, farmers, and agricultural technology companies. This paper gathers information from China and the author conducts field visit to get the result in this paper. The author reviews the findings of the literature of fiscal support and sustainable agriculture. The author finds that the combination of subsidies, tax incentives, loan programs, and research funding is widely and effectively utilized in fiscal support of sustainable agriculture in China generally. However, there are challenges during the process of carrying out fiscal support and the author analyzed out several suggestions for them. The result of this research of this paper can foster the development of fiscal support and broaden this field.
The Motivation and Sense of Meaning of College Student Volunteers in Nanjing Medical College Research on the Relationship with the Persistence of Voluntary Behavior
Authors: Mao Luxi
Published: October 2024

College student volunteers are an important part of China's volunteers, and medical college student volunteers play an indispensable role in earthquake relief, health assistance and other volunteer activities due to their medical professional knowledge and background. As of 2021, the number of medical students volunteers in China has reached 37,000, and while the team is growing, the team construction of volunteers is also facing a series of problems, such as the lack of sustainability of volunteer behavior, which also restricts the sustainable development of volunteer service in China. The study came to the following conclusions: (1) There was a positive correlation between the motivation of medical college students and the sense of meaning of work. (2) There was a positive correlation be-tween the participation motivation of medical college students and the persistence of volunteer behavior. (3) There was a positive correlation between the sense of meaning of work and the persistence of volunteer behavior. (4) The sense of meaning of work of college student volunteers played a mediating role in the relationship between participation motivation and the persistence of volunteer behavior. Based on the research, this paper proposes strategies to boost medical students' service motivation and work meaning, fostering sustainable volunteer behavior and stabilizing the volunteer base.
Loan Defaults Prediction Based on Stacked Models Trained by Personalized Features
Authors: Zhou Letong
Published: October 2024

Training one machine learning model with features that all clients have will result in a waste of features, which is likely to adversely affect the model’s performance. To solve the problem, the study attempts a new method, which it to train an individual stacked model for each loan client based on personalised features. Data used contains information of about fifteen million loan applicants, their default status, and 468 features in all. 41 of the features that can be quantitively analysed are selected according to the feature importance output by a Random Forest model. Default prediction of every client is made by a stacked model trained with all selected features he/she has. The stacked model consists of two layers, in which a Light Gradient-Boosting Machine (LGBM) classifier is the base learner, and a Logistic Regression model is the meta learner. As the defaulters account for only 3.14%, which is significantly unbalanced, Area Under the Curve (AUC) and F1 scores are employed to evaluate the method, instead of accuracy. Test results show that models trained by personalised features perform better than the ones trained by shared features. Additionally, the stacked model outperforms individual Logistic Regression model, but performs nearly the same as individual LGBM Classifier. In detailed, the stacked models trained with personalised features result in AUC=0.772 and F1=0.188. Due to data unbalance, although the method’s F1 score is relatively low, it’s considered to be passable. In the future, stacked models combining different models will be attempted.
Analysis of the "Greenwashing" Phenomenon in the ESG Investment Environment
Authors: Liu Qi , Luo Xuyang , Su Mengyi
Published: October 2024

With the continuous development of the green financial market and the evolution of ESG reports, the corresponding "greenwashing" problems emerge in endlessly. This study takes ESG reports and enterprise greenwashing papers from 2022 as the object of analysis and reviews the research results in this field from the aspects of classification, causes, expression forms, influence and governance of greenwashing phenomena. According to the analysis. with the increasing scale of China's green finance market, the forms of greenwashing are gradually diversified. The imperfect information disclosure system, the asymmetry of market information and the more pursuit of short-term interests by enterprises are the main factors for the occurrence of greenwashing phenomenon. The impact of green analysis from consumer, corporate governance, gradually to the social and environmental level. Based on the above content, the research puts forward many governance opinions on greenwashing behavior, e.g., improving the system and unified standards from the government level as the perspective, strengthening information disclosure and news media supervision from the market perspective, strengthening internal governance from the perspective of enterprises, and improving the level of professional knowledge.
Research on the Application of Alternative Data in Credit Risk Management
Authors: Yan Gai
Published: October 2024

With the development of financial technology, traditional credit assessment models have gradually shown their limitations. Especially in assessing borrowers with no credit history or weak credit records. The rise of alternative data provides a new dimension for credit risk prediction, including but not limited to social media behavior, online transaction records, geographic location data, etc. This paper explores the current application status, challenges, and future development trends of alternative data in personal credit risk assessment, and explores the application and effects of various forms of alternative data through different classifications. This paper refers to the relevant literature on alternative data and credit risk management and finds that the application of alternative data can not only supplement part of the information reference to enhance the risk management model but also further provide certain credit credentials for groups that cannot obtain credit services with traditional credit data. It has potential contributions to improving credit risk management and promoting the development of inclusive finance.
Ecologies of Animal Minds. An Ecological Approach to Comparative Cognition
Authors: van Woerkum-Rooker Bas
Published: October 2024

In the realm of comparative cognition, researchers often seek specific cognitive abilities in other species without questioning the validity of such pursuits. Many of the abilities we explore in nonhuman animals stem from a view on human cognition that neglects the influence of our unique environments and bodies on our cognitive capacities. This framework not only centres on humans but also disregards how the bodies and environments of other animals shape their abilities. This dual oversight leads to “anthropofabrication”, the inclination to make animals appear similar to us by selectively emphasizing (allegedly) human-like features while disregarding species-specific variations. Considering provocative debates on episodic memory, theory of mind and cognitive maps, Van Woerkum-Rooker introduces an approach that avoids anthropofabrication, by viewing abilities as skilful behaviours within an environment consisting of nested affordances – opportunities for action interconnected across multiple levels and in various ways.
О некоторых направлениях совершенствования криминалистического обеспечения расследования киберпреступлений
Authors: Бессонов А.А.
Published: October 2024

Ежегодно отмечается рост количества киберпреступлений как в Российской Федерации, так и в других государствах. Способ совершения этих преступлений постоянно трансформируется под влиянием научно-технического прогресса, что обуславливает необходимость своевременного совершенствования криминалистического обеспечения их расследования. В статье рассмотрены особенности криминалистической характеристики киберпреступлений и предложен комплексный механизм их изучения, позволяющий поддерживать их цифровые криминалистические модели в актуальном состоянии. Акцентировано внимание на необходимости создания методики расследования нераскрытых киберпреступлений прошлых лет.

The number of cybercrime offences in the Russian Federation and other countries is growing annually. The method of committing these crimes is constantly transforming under the influence of scientific and technological progress, which necessitates timely improvement of the criminalistic support for their investigation. The article considers peculiarities of the criminalistic characteristics of cybercrimes and proposes a comprehensive mechanism for their study, allowing to keep their digital criminalistic models up to date. The article also focuses on the need to create a methodology for investigating unsolved cybercrimes of the past years.
Вопросы расследования преступлений, связанных с созданием и деятельностью псевдорелигиозных сект и психокультов (ст. 239 УК РФ)
Authors: Маланина Н.В. , Хмелева А.В.
Published: October 2024

В статье рассматриваются отдельные вопросы расследования преступлений, предусмотренных ст. 239 УК РФ. Анализируется характер противоправной деятельности псевдорелигиозных сект и психокультов, причины вступления в них адептов. На основе обобщения и анализа следственной практики приводится криминалистическая характеристика преступлений указанного вида.

The article deals with certain issues of investigation of crimes under Article 239 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The nature of the illegal activities of pseudo-religious sects and psychocults and the reasons for the entry of adherents into them, is analyzed. Based on the generalization and analysis of investigative practice, the forensic characteristic of crimes of this type is provided.
Das mídias de massa às tecnologias digitais
Authors: Silva Iracema Cristina Fernandes da , Coronel Renata Martins , Fernandes Tereza
Published: October 2024

O estudo teve como objetivo analisar a temática das tecnologias no GT Educação e Comunicação do Seminário de Educação (SemiEdu) do Programa de Pós-graduação em Educação (PPGE) da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), no período de 1992 a 2023, observando a materialização das mudanças do contexto das mídias de massa à cultura digital. A pesquisa foi realizada por meio de um levantamento em bases de dados na internet inspirada em uma revisão sistemática, complementada com entrevista aberta com dois professores. Os resultados apontam para a reconfiguração da temática das tecnologias na educação, em sintonia com as mudanças no cenário sociotécnico das tecnologias digitais na cultura contemporânea e seus processos de formação.
A percepção dos jovens sobre ciência: uma revisão bibliográfica
Authors: Souza Paula Heloisa Santos , Porto Cristiane de Magalhães , Almeida Daniele Barbosa de Souza
Published: October 2024

Este artigo apresenta uma revisão bibliográfica sobre a percepção dos jovens em relação à ciência e aos cientistas. Inicialmente, pode-se dizer que o anseio da construção deste texto partiu do contato com o projeto “Eu sou um cientista? A percepção dos alunos do PIBIC-EM campus Aracaju/SE”, que teve sua primeira fase finalizada e pode ter fases subsequentes. Através deste estudo, identificou-se a importância do entendimento da percepção dos jovens sobre essas temáticas para com a educação científica, bem como é necessário desmistificar os estereótipos já enraizados sobre ciência e cientistas, muitas das vezes, oriundas do mundo midiático. Nesse sentido, um dos aspectos centrais desta análise é a influência dos desenhos animados na percepção destes jovens. Outro aspecto desta revisão bibliográfica é a importância de projetos de iniciação científica, especialmente os promovidos pelo Governo Federal, como o Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação Científica para o Ensino Médio (PIBIC-EM). Informa-se ainda, que para realizar a presente revisão bibliográfica foram consultadas bases de dados acadêmicas, estudos publicados relacionados direta ou indiretamente, a percepção dos jovens sobre ciência e cientistas, após a seleção das obras, utiliza-se os principais resultados que acrescentaram a esse estudo.
Multiletramentos no Ensino Fundamental
Authors: Oliveira Luciana da Silva Santos , Carvalho Felipe
Published: October 2024

Nesta pesquisa-bibliográfica, objetivamos compreender a importância dos multiletramentos nos primeiros anos do Ensino Fundamental e, com isso, produzir uma revisão de literatura crítica sobre a temática no presente. Para alcançar esse objetivo, consultamos teses, dissertações e artigos publicados de 2013 a 2023, os quais se encontram nas bases de dados da Scielo e do Portal de Periódicos da CAPES. A partir do material documental analisado, buscamos produzir sentidos provisórios sobre os multiletramentos na alfabetização. Como resultado, entendemos que os trabalhos analisados ressaltam a necessidade de compreender os multiletramentos de maneira mais ampla e contextualizada, indo além das práticas tradicionais de alfabetização. A perspectiva dos multiletramentos, oriunda do Grupo de Nova Londres, representa uma ruptura com o paradigma tradicional do letramento baseado apenas na decodificação do código alfabético. Ao reconhecer a importância de múltiplas linguagens, incluindo imagens, sons e tecnologias digitais em rede, essa abordagem propõe uma pedagogia situada, que considera os contextos culturais e sociais dos alunos. A integração de práticas de multiletramentos, aliadas ao uso de recursos tecnológicos, é vista como uma forma de potencializar o interesse dos estudantes e criar novas possibilidades de aprendizagem.
As políticas de assistência estudantil e a saúde mental como seguridade social dentro do ambiente universitário
Authors: Glatz Emanoela Thereza Marques de Mendonça , Yaegashi Solange Franci Raimundo , Roballo Roberlayne de Oliveira Borges , Saito Heloisa Toshie Irie
Published: October 2024

A presente pesquisa, de caráter bibliográfico e documental, objetiva identificar e discutir as políticas de assistência estudantil que asseguram o suporte em saúde mental dentro das universidades federais brasileiras, utilizando os fundamentos da Teoria Crítica da Sociedade para embasar a discussão. O sofrimento psíquico faz parte da rotina de muitos graduandos, que adentram na universidade em busca de melhores condições de vida e de uma ascensão profissional. Observou-se que as políticas assistenciais estudantis, como o PNAES e o PNAEST, ratificam o atendimento psicológico nas instituições federais de ensino superior brasileiras, no entanto, elas se encontram rigorosamente interligadas às políticas de governo/partidária, cuja alocação orçamentária oscila de acordo com a distribuição pecuniária designada pelo governo atuante.
Updates on Evidence-Based Controversies for Outpatient Joint Arthroplasties
Authors: Osman Brian M. , Ghaffaripoor Sina , D'Apuzzo Michele R. , Hernandez Victor H.
Published: October 2024

Total joint arthroplasty in the outpatient setting is becoming more common and is a topic of notable debate and discussion in orthopaedic surgery. Rapid changes in technology, surgical techniques, and policies surrounding hip and knee arthroplasty surgeries are making successful same-day surgery possible. In response to these changes, this comprehensive review examines the most recent developments and controversies based on the published literature within the past five years. Critical issues surrounding outpatient joint arthroplasty include debates on surgical techniques, proper patient selection, anesthesia techniques, perioperative pain management, discharge readiness, and complications. Evolving consensus statements and guidelines emphasize the need for ongoing research and multidisciplinary cooperation to ensure the best outcomes and patient safety.
Can Parallelism in Biblical Hebrew Poetry be “Unparalleled”?
Authors: Wendland Ernst R.
Published: October 2024

This study of “parallelism” in biblical Hebrew poetry has been stimulated by the recent monograph on biblical poetry by Grosser (2023). After an initial overview of the book, I summarize some of the main challenges that I encountered when trying to process the essential aspects of Grosser’s novel Gestalt-based approach. Next, from my literary-structural perspective I consider a larger selection of poetic passages as examples to illustrate the salient differences in our analytical procedures and results. This comparative survey will hopefully stimulate others to take up further cognitive and stylistic explorations of this important topic which, though very well-known and documented by past and present expositions, is not without its lingering ambiguities and points of controversy, which at times significantly affect technical terminology as well as Bible interpretation and translation.
Շիրակի տղաբերք և մանկատածություն
Authors: Մատիկյան Հասմիկ
Published: October 2024

Մենագրությունը նվիրված է Շիրակի մանկական բանահյուսության արդի և ավանդական դրսևորումներին մեծահասակների և երեխաների միջավայրերում: Հավաքված բանահյուսական նյութը, քաղված թե՛ արխիվային աղբյուրներից, թե՛ բանահավաքչական աշխատանքներից, նպաստել է հետազոտության խորքային զուգադրական վերլուծությանը։ Մենագրությունը նախատեսված է բանագետների, ազգագրագետների, բանասերների, մշակութաբանների և ընթերցող լայն շրջանակների համար:
COMPLICAÇÕES DECORRENTES DO USO DE LACRE PLÁSTICO EM CIRURGIA DE OVARIOHISTERECTOMIA: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Reis Edmila Silva dos
Published: October 2024

A castração de cães e gatos no Brasil é vital para o controle populacional e saúde pública. A ovariohisterectomia (OH) é comum, mas o uso de abraçadeiras de nylon ("enforca gato") gerou riscos, levando à sua proibição. Uma cadela SRD de seis anos, castrada aos dois, foi atendida em janeiro de 2024 devido a uma ferida no flanco que persistiu por quatro anos. Após cirurgia para remoção da lesão e complicações como deiscência de pontos e seroma, foi realizada uma celiotomia exploratória, onde foram encontradas abraçadeiras de nylon causando lesões. A cadela recebeu tratamento pós-operatório após a remoção das abraçadeiras e novo fechamento cirúrgico. A esterilização eletiva de cães, com métodos como ovariohisterectomia e ovariectomia, é comum na prática veterinária e traz benefícios, como prevenção de reprodução e redução de riscos à saúde. No entanto, pode haver complicações, especialmente em campanhas de castração em massa, o uso de abraçadeiras de nylon para ligadura, embora econômico, é considerado inadequado, pois pode causar feridas crônicas e complicações como fístulas, exigindo cirurgias corretivas. Estudos indicam que materiais absorvíveis são mais seguros e eficazes, evitando reações inflamatórias adversas. A escolha de técnicas cirúrgicas deve priorizar o bem-estar animal e o uso de materiais adequados, como na ovariohisterectomia, onde as abraçadeiras de nylon se mostraram inadequadas, causando complicações. O surgimento de sinais clínicos pode ser tardio, exigindo cuidados rigorosos e exames apropriados em casos de feridas persistentes. Alternativas absorvíveis já disponíveis no mercado evitam reações indesejadas associadas ao nylon.
DESAFIOS E ESTRATÉGIAS PARA UMA NUTRIÇÃO ADEQUADA NA TERCEIRA IDADE
Authors: Rodrigues Jessyca Costa , Haddad Monique Furtado , Lima Lillian Tavares de , Figueiredo Ronildo Oliveira
Published: October 2024

O envelhecimento é um processo da vida que provoca mudanças físicas, metabólicas e psicológicas, afetando a nutrição de idosos. Desta forma, a inserção e o acompanhamento do nutricionista são fundamentais para minimizar os desafios e garantir uma alimentação saudável que venha suprir os déficits nutricionais desta parcela populacional. Partindo desta problemática, o estudo se objetiva analisar os desafios enfrentados pelos idosos para manter uma nutrição adequada na terceira idade. Esta pesquisa é uma revisão bibliográfica, de método exploratório e qualitativo. O levantamento fora realizado nas bases indexadoras: PubMed, SciELO, Lilacs e Google Acadêmico, utilizando-se as palavras-chave: abordagem dietética; Dieta equilibrada; Geriatria; Obstáculos dietéticos; Especialista em Nutrição; isolados e posteriormente conjugados, publicados na língua portuguesa e inglesa, no período dos anos de 2019 a 2024. Nisto, verificou-se que no avanço da idade, ocorre a queda da ingestão de nutrientes devido à redução na capacidade de absorção e o surgimento de doenças consideradas crônicas. A orientação do nutricionista torna-se fundamental na adequação de uma dieta personalizada, visando garantir uma nutrição adequada e um envelhecimento saudável. Sendo assim, o profissional nutricionista poderá contribuir de forma eficaz na adequação da alimentação do idoso que não só atenda aos déficits nutricionais, mas que a relação alimentar prazerosa e acessível, nesta fase da idade.
VIETNAM'S BILATERAL INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS (2011-2020)
Authors: Quoc Viet Dr. Tran
Published: October 2024

Vietnam's international economic integration process is closely linked to the construction, reform and improvement of economic institutions. It is accelerated by the negotiation and signing of economic and trade agreements, participation in international organizations and reform and innovation of the national legal system and administrative reform. In the years 2011-2020, Vietnam's international economic integration has made many breakthroughs, contributing to expanding export markets, attracting foreign capital, and improving national competitiveness.
BASIC SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOP THEORETICAL POLITICAL THINKING OF KEY OFFICIALS AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL IN BINH DUONG PROVINCE (VIETNAM) IN THE CURRENT PERIOD
Authors: Trong Binh Nguyen
Published: October 2024

Key grassroots officials are those who are elected to hold term-based positions, holding important positions in the Party, government, Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations in communes, wards and towns. Binh Duong province is implementing the model: "Friendly government of the people, by the people, for the people", performing a good job of serving the people when dealing with administrative work in the spirit: "Respecting the people, being close to the people, understanding the people, learning from the people and being responsible to the people". Therefore, developing theoretical political thinking is an important and necessary requirement and task, contributing to the development and improvement of the qualities and personalities of key grassroots officials in Binh Duong province in the current period.
CHALLENGES IN THE CURRICULUM OF THE HISTORY OF COLONIAL MALAYA 1863-1949. (CABARAN DALAM KURIKULUM SEJARAH TANAH MELAYU ERA KOLONIAL TAHUN 1863-1949.)
Authors: Ayup Siti Norba’ayah , Mohamed Maiddin Sahul Hamid
Published: October 2024

This article focuses on the main challenges faced in the pre-independence Malaysian history curriculum, which is an important aspect of understanding the historical development of the country. The objective of this article is to examine the extent of the main factors contributing to the challenges in the history curriculum during the colonial era of Malaya from 1863 to 1949. The scope of this article includes the background of the history curriculum to understand these challenges and identify issues affecting the history curriculum in Malaysia. The method used is a qualitative approach, involving the analysis of primary sources such as government files, newspapers, archival documents, and educational reports to understand the curriculum policy and colonial interventions. Secondary sources are also used to support this article. The results indicate that by appreciating past history, we can describe the development of the history curriculum before independence and enhance knowledge in this research. By exposing the challenges faced in the past, we can explore the relevant implications for the modern educational context and propose measures for future improvements. Thus, a deep understanding of the challenges of the preindependence history curriculum will enrich the country's educational and historical discourse, as well as provide important guidance for the development of the current history curriculum.
IMPACT OF FRIENDSHIP NETWORK SATISFACTION ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG FEMALE ADULTS
Authors: Mushtaq Hamina , Fatima Tehreem
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the impact of friendship network satisfaction on emotional intelligence and life satisfaction among female university students. Conducted at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, the research involved 200 participants, utilizing the Friendship Network Satisfaction Scale (FNSS), Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) to assess key variables. The study adopted a cross-sectional design, employing descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression modeling for data analysis. Results revealed a significant positive relationship between friendship network satisfaction and both emotional intelligence and life satisfaction. Higher levels of friendship satisfaction were associated with enhanced emotional intelligence, suggesting that fulfilling social connections play a crucial role in developing emotional competencies. Similarly, students reporting greater satisfaction with their friendship networks exhibited higher life satisfaction, underscoring the importance of supportive peer relationships for overall well-being. The findings indicate that fostering satisfying friendships can be an effective strategy for enhancing emotional and life outcomes among university students.
ASSESSMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENT IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN EDO AND DELTA STATES, NIGERIA
Authors: Osatofo ISABU, Maureen
Published: October 2024

This study investigated the assessment of administrative effectiveness of heads of department in colleges of education in Edo and Delta States. Five research questions guided the study. The descriptive survey research design was adopted in the study. The population of this study consist all the one thousand, three hundred and seventy three (1373) academic staff in the seven (7) Colleges of Education in Edo and Delta States. The sample of six hundred and eighty eight (688) academic staff (lecturers) was drawn using the proportionate random sampling technique. This represents fifty percent (50%) of the population. One researcher developed instrument: Heads of Department Effectiveness Questionnaire (HODEQ) was used to collect the data. The Cronbach alpha (α) for the five (5) sub-scales on administrative effectiveness based on task performance of HODs were: .816 for management of academic programme, .709 for management of finances, .723 for management of facilities, .785 for management of external relations while .807 for management of time. The data collected after administration were analysed using the mean (X ̅) and standard deviation (S.D). The results showed that the Heads of Department were effective in the management of academic programmes and external relations (X>2.50) but ineffective in the management of finances, facilities and time in the Colleges of Education in Edo and Delta States respectively (X<2.50). It was recommended among others that College administrators should set up a financial regulatory team that would help assist Heads of Department to reconcile all books of account on income and expenditure of the department at the end of specific periods of every semester or session. This would further help in promoting prudent spending, appropriate financial planning and budgeting on every income received.
VIEWS AND THOUGHTS TUN DR. MAHATHIR AGAINST THE JAPANESE NATIONAL CULTURE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE NATION OF MALAYSIA 1981-2003
Authors: Ahmad Fazida Binti , Mohamed Maiddin Sahul Hamid Bin
Published: October 2024

Discussion on Japanese culture against Malaysia during the reign of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad 1981-2003, especially the adaptation of the work culture of Japan that emphasizes commitment, innovation, and the spirit of the patriotism, as well as to promote Malaysia as a country that is internationally competitive. Tun Dr. Mahathir admire the management system that is efficient in Japan and believe that Malaysia can achieve rapid progress by adopting the same attitude. The discussion also highlights the success of the Japanese in advancing the economy of the neighbors and how Malaysia benefit from such developments. Tun Dr. Mahathir called on malaysians to replicate the innovation and creativity of the Japanese in the production and technology, as well as emphasize the importance of unity and cooperation in achieving progress. On the whole, the analysis of the discussion shows how the thoughts and actions of Tun Dr. Mahathir influenced by the Japanese culture, and how he sought to form a Malaysian society that is disciplined, innovative, and unite for the sake of achieving the status of developed countries.
Antibacterial Potential of Fungal Endophytes From Selected Seaweeds From Johor Coast
Authors: Azlan Muhammad Haziq Anwar , Zainee Nur Farah Ain , Ibrahim Nazlina
Published: October 2024

Endophytic fungi from marine seaweed have been known to be the source of new secondary biological metabolites. The ample coast in Malaysia in particular the Johor Coast has diverse marine seaweed, home to potential marine endophytic fungi. In this light, this study aims to characterise endophytic fungi in selected seaweeds from the Johor Coast and determine the antibacterial potential. Fungal endophytes were aseptically isolated from brown seaweed, Sargassum sp. and green algae, Ulva lactuca. Macroscopic and microscopic observations were performed for characterisation as fungal genera. Sequence analysis of Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) suggested the five fungal isolates as Trichoderma asperellum, Aspergillus aculeatus, Aspergillus fumigatus, Penicillium sp. FKI-3389 and Hypoxylon monticulosum. Antibacterial activity was determined by minimum inhibition concentration assay against five human pathogenic bacteria. Only T. asperellum, A. fumigatus and H. monticulosum showed antibacterial potential with the latter indicating broad-spectrum antibacterial activity. As a conclusion, five endophytic fungal species were successfully determined from the brown and green seaweeds. Three of the fungal endophytes showed potential in antibacterial activity with H. monticulosum displayed broad spectrum activity.
Systematic Importance of Anatomical Characteristics on Selected Dennstaedtiaceae Species from Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Maideen Haja , Rahman Norlaila Najwa , Aliah Nur , Nadhirah Nurul , Talip Noraini , Norhazrina Nik , Bakray Nur Aqilah , Zohari Ahmad Fitri , Zainee Nur Farah Ain , Said Mohd Nizam Mohd , Khamis Shamsul , Basir Nur Syazwani Mohamad
Published: October 2024

Dennstaedtiaceae is a monophyletic fern family widespread in tropical and temperate regions. Data on the anatomy of its species in Peninsular Malaysia are still scarce. Here, we examined anatomical characteristics (leaf venations & shape of steles) among ten species of seven Dennstaedtiaceae genera recorded in Peninsular Malaysia. Two types of vein patterns were observed, most of them having open-leaf venation whereas closed venation was observed only in Histiopteris species. Four types of steles which were ‘U’-shaped, ‘I’-shaped, scattered, and a combination of ‘S’ and ‘W’-shaped and a combination of inverted ‘C’ and ‘W’-shaped’ were observed among all the Dennstaedtiaceae species studied.
Clima socioemocional en el centro penitenciario de A Lama (Pontevedra, España)
Authors: Arjona-Otero Beatriz , Fernández-Sedano Itziar
Published: October 2024

This study examines the socioemotional climate in A Lama prison (Pontevedra, Spain). The study involved 153 participants, male (82.9 %), with an average age of 42.33 (SD = 11.40) years. Correlation analyses showed significant relationships between various affective processes, such as hope, solidarity, trust, and hatred, as well as associations between fear and the feeling of loneliness. Mediation analysis confirmed that educational opportunities for inmatesnot only increase joy but also reduce anger, contributing to a positive socioemotional climate. These results highlight the complexity of socioemotional experiences in the prison context, emphasizing the importance of simultaneously considering multiple emotional processes to gain a deeper understanding of the penitentiary socioemotional climate.
Heard or Ignored: African States’ Priorities and the Independent Expert Review of the ICC
Authors: Smith-van Lin Lorraine
Published: October 2024

Heard or Ignored: African States’ Priorities and the Independent Expert Review of the ICC

Nine independent experts were appointed to commence an independent review into troubling reports of inefficiency and internal problems at the International Criminal Court in 2020. Though comprehensive, the review was focused on institutional matters concerning the day-to-day functioning of the Court, but did not address broader geopolitical issues such as the ICC’s role in the international landscape, complementarity, the role of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the interplay of peace and justice which were of great significance to African states. Despite the key role played by African states in establishing the ICC, the relationship between the Court and its largest regional bloc began to sour after judges issued warrants against African heads of states and the Prosecutor appeared to disproportionately focus on indicting African defendants. Years before the review was conceptualised, some African States had proposed important reforms to the ICC Statute, among which was a review of the role of the UNSC vis-à-vis the ICC and for regional mechanisms to be recognised by the Court’s complementarity regime. The IER was an opportune moment for these and other African concerns to be addressed but turned out to be a missed opportunity. This article assesses whether the concerns of African states were in fact ignored or dismissed by the IER process at the ICC, or whether the separation of the review process into ‘technical’ and ‘non-technical’ categories for review by the independent experts and working groups of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) caused critical issues to be sidelined. The article also questions whether African states engaged enough with the review process or whether priorities shifted once the cases against the heads of states collapsed.
The ICC Reform Process from the Perspective of African States Parties to the Rome Statute
Authors: Jalloh Charles C.
Published: October 2024

The ICC Reform Process from the Perspective of African States Parties to the Rome Statute: Better Late Than Never

The relationship between African States with the permanent International Criminal Court (ICC) is critical to the continued success of the ICC and the development of international criminal law. One of the main criticisms of the ICC by some African States has centred on the question of how best to sequence peace with justice, or justice with peace, in situations of ongoing conflict such as in Uganda and Sudan. This article examines the history of the peace-justice clashes on the African continent in the context of the 2019 Assembly of States Parties mandated process of ICC reform, considering the ICC Office of the Prosecutor’s (OTP) Policy Paper on the Interests of Justice. Regrettably, despite the long-standing African State Party concern about the peace-justice interface, the September 2020 ICC independent expert report produced for the Assembly of States Parties missed the opportunity to expressly address this important issue. The author submits that, while the OTP appears to have embraced a more nuanced view of the interests of retributive justice and how they relate to the interests of sustainable peace, it may be timely for the formal ICC review process to consider how to bring further clarity to the resolution of this issue in the context of the ongoing ICC reform discussions. Formally giving the OTP some guidance on how to balance the interests of justice considerations after it begins a formal investigation into a situation should help limit some of the criticisms directed towards the ICC as it engages in the challenging task of dispensing justice for victims of atrocity crimes in Africa and other parts of the world.
Potential and Challenges of Ecotourism Development in West Sinjai District, Sinjai Regency
Authors: Musdalifah Musdalifah  , Muhammad Amar
Published: October 2024

One of the great potentials in Terasa Village to become an ecotourism area is a culture that has its own characteristics, mutual cooperation that is still active, and has a tourist area of Laliako Waterfall. This area has attractiveness and uniqueness, such as biophysical potential and cultural potential. The beauty of the natural panorama, the diversity of flora, fauna and diverse ecosystems and the challenges of the terrain are often the main attraction, as well as the cultural diversity of the Terasa Village community. The government can further assist the development of ecotourism by providing both tangible (capital) and intangible (security, knowledge) support. This condition encourages local communities to manage their tourism potential. One of the developments is the Laliako Waterfall tourist attraction which can be an alternative to community visits on weekends, as well as local culture that is still well preserved as one of the cultural preservation by the Terasa Village community located in Pattiro Hamlet and Laha-laha Hamlet.
ONLINE PLATFORMS AND TEACHER-STUDENT INTERACTION: COMPARING ENGAGEMENT LEVELS IN ONLINE AND OFFLINE LANGUAGE CLASSES
Authors:   Teacher at National University named after Mirzo Ulugbek, Uzbekistan, kizi Saydullaeva Munisa Abduvali
Published: October 2024

This article examines the dynamics of teacher-student interaction in online versus offline language education, particularly in light of the recent shift toward digital platforms spurred by the global pandemic. It explores how online environments impact engagement levels, comparing the immediacy and spontaneity of interactions in traditional classrooms with the structured communication necessitated by online platforms. The analysis highlights key factors influencing engagement, including the frequency and quality of interaction, student motivation, and the advantages of flexibility and accessibility offered by online learning. Findings suggest that while offline classrooms promote rich, immediate interactions, online platforms can enhance engagement through personalized learning opportunities and diverse resources. The study underscores the need for further research to optimize these technologies in fostering meaningful teacher-student interactions in both settings.
Análisis de los factores de riesgos psicosociales y su impacto en el clima organizacional de los docentes de la unidad educativa Nicolás Infante Díaz
Authors: Egas Loor Marianela Antonia , Manjarrez Fuentes Nelly , Rodríguez Angulo Dominga , Andrade Arias Mariela
Published: October 2024

Los factores psicosociales en el clima laboral son complejos y multifacéticos, abarcando las percepciones y experiencias de los trabajadores en diversos aspectos que requieren evaluación, medición e intervención organizacional. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar los factores de riesgo psicosocial que afectan a los docentes de la Unidad Educativa Nicolás Infante Díaz y su impacto en el bienestar laboral. La investigación empleó un enfoque mixto, combinando métodos cuantitativos y cualitativos para obtener una comprensión integral del fenómeno. Se aplicó un cuestionario con escala Likert a 141 docentes y 3 directivos (Rector, Vicerrector e Inspector general). El instrumento utilizado fue el "Cuestionario de Factores de Riesgo Psicosocial", que evalúa tres dimensiones: carga de trabajo y exigencias laborales; reconocimiento y valoración; y soporte social y relaciones laborales. Los resultados revelaron que el principal factor de riesgo psicosocial que afecta el bienestar de los docentes es el estrés laboral, impactando su salud, emociones y relaciones interpersonales. Factores como la carga horaria excesiva, las altas exigencias laborales, la inestabilidad y la inseguridad laboral contribuyen significativamente a este malestar. Estas condiciones reflejan en el deterioro de la salud física y psíquica de los docentes, afectando el desarrollo de sus actividades y, por ende, impactando negativamente en el sistema de gestión de seguridad y salud en el trabajo de las instituciones educativas. Este estudio subraya la importancia de abordar los factores de riesgo psicosocial en el ámbito educativo para mejorar el bienestar laboral de los docentes y, consecuentemente, la calidad de la educación impartida.
A Demonstration Project on Wellness-Centered Leadership by a Medical Staff
Authors: Campbell Thomas
Published: October 2024

A physician-led Employee Wellness Committee was chartered at a hospital in 2018 to engage in wellness-centered leadership to reduce stress and burnout and show appreciation to all employees. The committee’s work resulted in an annual wellness expo that promoted staff wellness, including self-care, mental health support, financial guidance, onsite preventive appointments, nutritional advice, and fitness opportunities. The success was measured with vendor feedback surveys, attendance tracking, feedback from focus groups, and employee appreciation measures on an annual well-being survey. These activities created a novel approach for the medical staff to engage in establishing a culture of well-being within the organization, which is a strategy other healthcare organizations can emulate.
Should Doctors and Nurses Love Their Patients?
Authors: Naidorf Joan
Published: October 2024

Challenging interactions with patients pose a continuing problem for the medical staff. Workshops and training modules frequently fall short in addressing strategies for dealing with patients and their family members who cause frustration. Resentful staff members make harsh judgments and rush through encounters. Negative labels for patients take over the workstation chatter and introduce bias into the medical record. Can the staff learn to love their patients, and should they try to do so? It sounds hopelessly idealistic, but it would be a worthy effort. Thoughts of loving admiration and worthiness for even the most “difficult” patients would lead to kind and gentle actions on the part of the medical team members. Patient care would improve, and so would staff morale.