bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biochemical status of calves' blood against the background of the use of chicoric acid
Authors:   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA named after K. I. Skryabin, Lashin Anton P. , Maksimov Nikita I. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA named after K. I. Skryabin, Syrovatskiy Maksim V. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA named after K. I. Skryabin
Published: February 2025

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of chicoric acid on the biochem- ical status of calf blood serum. For the experiment, 16 healthy animals weighing 160–170 kg were
selected and divided into 2 groups of 8 animals each. The control group of animals received the
basic diet adopted on the farm, and the experimental group received the basic diet adopted on the
farm and 0.15 kg/day of chicoric acid. During the 60 days of the experiment, blood was collected
on the 1st and 15th days; on the 30th day, and finally on the 45th and 60th days. The results showed
that on the 30th and 60th days of the experiment, the alkaline phosphatase activity in the blood serum of the experimental group of animals was significantly higher than in the control group, and
the aspartate aminotransferase activity was significantly lower. On the 30th day of the study, in the
experimental group, the activity of glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase in the blood
serum was significantly higher.
Effect of chicoric acid on changes in live weight and biochemical status of calves
Authors:   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA named after K. I. Skryabin, Maksimov Nikita I. , Lashin Anton P. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA named after K. I. Skryabin, Syrovatskiy Maksim V. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA named after K. I. Skryabin
Published: February 2025

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of chicoric acid on growth pa- rameters, biochemical status of blood serum and antioxidant capacity of calves. For the experi- ment, 16 healthy animals with a live weight of 160–170 kg were selected, which were divided into
2 groups of 8 heads each. The control group of animals received the basic diet adopted on the farm,
and the experimental group – the basic diet adopted on the farm and 0.15 kg/day of chicoric acid.
During 60 days of the experiment, blood was collected on the 1st and 15th day, on the 30th day, and
finally on the 45th and 60th days. The results showed that on the 1st day of the experiment, the content of urea nitrogen in the blood serum of the experimental group was significantly lower than inthe control. On the 30th day and on the 60th day of the experiment, the glucose content in the blood
serum of the experimental group of animals was significantly higher than in the control. According
to the results of the conducted studies, it can be noted that the addition of chicoric acid to the main
diet can effectively alleviate the condition of animals against the background of oxidative stress,
as well as improve their antioxidant capacity.
Creating new potato varieties with a complex of positive traits under the conditions of Primorsky krai
Authors:   Federal Scientific Center of Agricultural Biotechnology of the Far East named after A. K. Chaika, Voznyuk Valentina P. , Kim Irina V. ,   Federal Scientific Center of Agricultural Biotechnology of the Far East named after A. K. Chaika, Klykov Aleksei G. ,   Federal Scientific Center of Agricultural Biotechnology of the Far East named after A. K. Chaika
Published: February 2025

The paper presents the results of a study on the breeding of new promising potato
varieties Orion, Poseidon, Askold and Lotos. The studied potato specimens were observed to reach
their physiological maturity on the 106th–116th day in 2020–2023. This is characteristic of pota- to genotypes from the group of medium-late maturity. However, the obtained varieties could be
classified as medium-early and mid-season ones based on their capability for gaining tuber weight
and the rate of tuber mass growth because the increase in productivity was estimated to be within
400.0–600.0 g/bush. The obtained varieties were characterized by good and excellent taste ac- cording to the taste assessment (7.0–8.3 points). Additionally, the individual culinary type of each
variety was determined: type C for variety Orion, type B for variety Poseidon, and varieties Askold
and Lotos belonged to intermediate types (BC and CD, respectively). Varieties Orion (16.61%)
and Lotos (18.30%) were found to have the highest starch content. These genotypes had a high
content of vitamin C as well (21.41 and 25.50 mg/10g, respectively). The new varieties showed
a high stable yield of 43.4–51.0 t/ha and resistance to fungal diseases (5.0 points). The genotypes
were characterized by marketability of tubers and resistance to potato wart disease (S. endobioti- cum, Dalem pathotype). Varieties Poseidon and Orion were submitted for the State variety testing
in 2022. In the case of varieties Askold and Lotos, applications for the issue of a patent and an
admission to use were submitted to State Commission of the Russian Federation for Selection
Achievements Test and Protection in 2023.
Substantiation of the technological scheme of the installation for disinfection of liquid manure
Authors:   Azov Black Sea Engineering Institute – Branch of Don State Agrarian University, Bondarenko Anatoly M. , Ivashchenko Sergey G. ,   Azov Black Sea Engineering Institute – Branch of Don State Agrarian University
Published: February 2025

An increase in the number of animals in the Russian Federation leads to the for- mation of significant volumes of manure output of various consistencies. On the one hand, fresh
manure is a carrier of pathogenic microflora, which adversely affects flora and fauna. On the
other hand, it is the main starting component for the production of high-quality organic fertilizers
necessary to maintain soil fertility of the crop industry of the agro-industrial complex of the Rus- sia. The lack of highly efficient technologies for processing liquid manure leads to a violation of
sanitary and epidemiological standards in places of its accumulation and storage. In this regard, it
is important to solve the main tasks, disinfection of liquid manure and elimination of unpleasant
odors. To implement this task, an installation is proposed that, in flow mode, performs complete
disinfection of liquid manure from pathogenic microflora on the principles of magnetostriction and
significantly reduces the presence of unpleasant odors. A functional scheme of the installation has
been developed, which consists of three basic blocks: preparation of the initial manure for disinfection, disinfection and accumulation of the finished (disinfected) product. The main technological parameter is the performance of the installation. The design parameters are the length of the
disinfection zone, the diameter of the pipe, the number of needles, and the shape of the inductor.
The operating parameters are the feed rate of liquid manure, the time of the disinfection cycle. The
criteria for the operation of the installation are the maximum degree of disinfection of manure and
the elimination of unpleasant odors, minimizing operating costs.
ISLAMIST CONSERVATISM IN POLITICS: APPROACH, POLITICAL STRATEGY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE MALAYSIAN ISLAMIC PARTY IN THE 14TH GENERAL ELECTION
Authors: Helmy Sabtu Muhamad , Suhaimy Khairul Azman Mohamad , Razali Nurul Aimi , Abdullah Muhaymin Hakim
Published: February 2025

The performance of the Malaysian Islamic Party or Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) in the 14th General Election (GE-14) was unexpected. Despite contesting independently and in a three-cornered fight against Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH), PAS managed to maintain a significant number of seats at the parliamentary level. Apart from obtaining a more comfortable position in the state of Kelantan, PAS also managed to regain the Terengganu state government with a two-thirds majority. The performance of PAS in Kedah and Pahang also had recorded a significant increase. Using a qualitative research design, this paper attempts to provide an alternative perspective on the idealism and approach applied by PAS before GE-14 as well as the implications based on its performance. The study used observation methods, document analysis and interviews for data collection. The thematic analysis was conducted on the idealism, the political strategy used, and the party’s performance during the election. The two conservative idealisms of PAS are the reintroduction of hudud implementation through Bill 355 as well as the preservation of the Malay-Islam politics continuity. These two ideas have then influenced PAS’s political strategy and campaign ahead of GE-14. The study argues that the restoration of strong support in the East Coast and Northern states was not just due to the conservative approach adopted by PAS. Instead, it was also due to the people’s simultaneous rejection of UMNO-Najib and PH-Mahathir, thus leading PAS to obtain a stronger majority, apart from displaying its improved performance in two other states, namely Pahang and Kedah. However, at the same time, the study also established that PAS conservatism was the main factor that caused PAS to face total rejection in the West Coast and South Coast states of the Peninsula.
TREND OF NEW HIV INFECTIONS IN THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN REGION FROM 2010-2019
Authors: Opena Edward Laurence Linao
Published: February 2025

Since its detection in the 1980s, infection of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has affected at least 40 million people and has claimed at least 20 million lives, putting the infection on a pandemic scale. The Southeast Asian Region (SEAR) has been considered to be one of the hardest-hit regions of the HIV infection pandemic, next to Africa. Understanding an updated trend of infection within the region could help formulate appropriate responses from various agencies. This paper analysed the reported new cases of HIV infections from 2010-2019, using the data from UNAIDS, the arm of the United Nations to combat the AIDS pandemic. The highest recorded cases were that of Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam and the Philippines, while it is lowest in Timor-Leste, Sri Lanka, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and Cambodia. The most notable increases of new infections were that of the Philippines and Timor-Leste. It can then be suggested that more special monitoring and more intense intervention programs are needed, especially in the Philippines. Overall, a decreasing number of cases was observed over the last 10 years. Based on the available literature, sex education and a consistent support group system are proven to significantly reduce the risk of transmission of the virus across different communities. The continuous information campaign, introduction of newer and more effective antiviral drugs, and other interventions from both public and private sectors will be critical in sustaining this downward trend of new infections in the coming years. Thus, epidemiological analyses on available data must be carried out in providing fresh perspectives in containing the said infection.
NEGOTIATING EMPLOYMENT-BASED MARGINALISATION: VOICES OF PHYSICALLY DISABLED PEOPLE IN LAO PDR
Authors: Phanthalangsy Sitthiphong
Published: February 2025

As one of Southeast Asia's poorest nations, achieving sustainable development is a monumental challenge for Laos. One of the biggest challenges the nation is currently facing is achieving inclusiveness for all sectors of the population, especially the marginalised sector. In Laos, physically disabled people are restricted from full participation in society in vital domains such as education and employment. This study uses a life history approach to analyse the challenges and negotiation process of physically disabled people in the Laotian labour market. The study interviewed 12 Participants in Vientiane Capital and the Xiengkhuang province between March 2020 and May 2021. The participants faced structural, physical, and social barriers based on their disability. The negotiation process refers to how the Participants handled their challenges in the employment realm. The study found that the participants faced various challenges, including inaccessible transportation, inaccessible workplaces, and negative attitudes from employers and co-workers. The strategies were considerably different among the participants in mitigating the challenges. The study concludes that despite these challenges, some of the participants were able to find employment and negotiate successful outcomes in the Laotian labour market.
STUDENTS' AND TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ADULT EDUCATION AS THE NEXUS IN CONTINUING EDUCATION IN PHILIPPINE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Velasco Yvonne
Published: February 2025

This study uses the Kirkpatrick Model for Evaluation as a framework to analyse the perceptions of adult learners and teachers of Program Objectives/Goals and Program Outcomes, Faculty, Curriculum, Instructional Materials, Procedures and Techniques, Assessment and Evaluation, and Administrative Support and Policies of adult education implementation in Philippine higher education institutions. Likely, the first study of its kind to measure large-scale and in-depth perceptions of the current adult education program implementation in higher education in the Philippines, the study used mixed methods: a survey and qualitative data from FGDs and interviews. The study found generally positive perceptions, with mild distributions of perceptions of program vulnerabilities.
AN IMPORTANT MARITIME AND RIVER TRANSPORTATION NETWORK TO SUSTAIN THE SUPPLY CHAIN IN INDONESIA'S BORDER
Authors: Rudiatin Endang , Murod Ma'mun , Siswanto Hanif Abdurahman , Putri Dessy Iriani
Published: February 2025

Most people in the Indonesia-Malaysia border area have a similar problem, namely the need for more facilities in the transportation sector. Geographical conditions make border crossers more comfortable using sea and river transportation. This paper aims to provide an overview of how smooth border transportation can support the supply chain. The challenge is that the supply chain from the capital or the nearest area is often insufficient due to geographical conditions, and product delivery cannot always be guaranteed. As a result, the price of these goods is higher than the price of goods from the neighbouring country because the shipping costs are lower as the location is closer to the other province that can supply them. This anthropological qualitative descriptive study discovers many transnational socio-cultural characteristics in their cross-border economic activities. This economic activity is bound by the two countries' borders, regulations, and policies. In the case study of Sebatik Island, building a border transportation system is one of the strategic solutions to support the supply chain of border communities. Especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, government policies prioritise sea transportation. The results show that when local transportation is smooth, the border area will remain in touch with the provincial government, and the availability of primary products for the Sebatik community does not always depend on neighbouring countries. A smooth supply chain encourages food self-sufficiency at the border.
"TIGERS ARE OUR SONS": JAHAI PERSPECTIVES IN UNDERSTANDING TIGER CONSERVATION IN THE ROYAL BELUM STATE PARK, PERAK, MALAYSIA
Authors: Hamzah Fatin , Jani Jarina Mohd , Fadzil Kamal Solhaimi
Published: February 2025

This paper reports the perspectives and perceptions of Jahai indigenous patrollers and key community members towards the Menraq, a tiger conservation patrolling initiative under which they have been employed, anchoring on community-based conservation in the Royal Belum State Park (RBSP). As a high biodiversity location home to flora, fauna and indigenous inhabitants, there is a growing interest in community-based conservation efforts in this protected area. However, implementing such efforts in other protected areas globally has resulted in deleterious consequences, especially with the imbalanced power dynamics between indigenous inhabitants and park managers or conservation practitioners and the lack of acceptance to merge two different worldviews in achieving conservation goals. For this case study, we conducted semi-structured interviews, participant observations, and participatory cultural mapping with the Jahai Menraq patrollers and several Jahai elders. We found that Jahai Menraq patrollers rely on the protection given by spiritual tigers called ‘ceboh’ tigers when doing forest-related activities, including their patrolling duties. Our findings highlight how the Jahai people weave their indigenous narratives, especially those related to tigers, into their job as tiger conservation patrollers. We argue that the ceboh tiger practice reflects the importance of indigenous knowledge, spirituality, and kinship in tiger conservation at the RBSP. Park management and conservation practitioners should acknowledge these indigenous perspectives in the pursuit of making the RBSP landscape an ‘ethical space’ for conservation.
RELIGIOUS MINORITIES, ISLAM AND THE LAW: INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND ISLAMIC LAW IN INDONESIA BY AL KHANIF. LONDON: ROUTLEDGE, 2021, 232 PAGES, $29.13, ISBN 9781000168563
Authors: Sahrasad Herdi
Published: February 2025

Freedom of religion is one of the basic human rights that cannot be lessened under any circumstances in Indonesia. Therefore, the state of Indonesia ensures that all citizens have the right to have a religion or belief of their choice, as well as the freedom to practice the religion or belief in public (Fatmawati, 2011; Smith et al., 2008. Arifin, 2019, p. 6). As a result of the philosophy known as Pancasila (Five Principles), which serves as the fundamental basis and source of law in Indonesian law, which is one of the distinctive qualities of Indonesian law, the legal system of Indonesia is also sometimes referred to as the legal system of Pancasila. According to Oemar Seno Adji (1980, pp. 24-25), the Pancasila philosophy significantly emphasises protecting religious liberty. This right is reflected in the First Precepts of Pancasila, which recognise God Almighty, and because it is everyone's right to choose, embrace, and practice their religious teachings freely without experiencing interference and also without disturbing other parties, everyone must respect religion and the beliefs of other people in Indonesia, according to the findings of a number of researchers (Arifin, 2019; Aprita & Hasyim, 2020; Acharya, 2011). Over many years, religious minorities in Indonesia have regularly been subjected to difficulties, restrictions, and pressure and have even been attacked violently. This is true from both an international and domestic perspective regarding human rights. Acknowledging this issue is a significant aspect of this book's overall contribution to the ongoing conversation about the rights of religious minorities.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MARKET STRUCTURE ON-DEMAND APP GIG ECONOMY IN ASEAN
Authors: Uchiyama Yosuke , Furuoka Fumitaka
Published: February 2025

On-demand app gig work in the ASEAN region significantly impacts people's lives and the market order. Conversely, the growing balance of power in these sectors threatens the sustainability of the ASEAN digital market and the over-exploitation of customers and workers, exposing companies to fierce regional competition. By focusing on the e-hailing and online food delivery sectors, this study examines the characteristics of the on-demand app gig economy market structure in ASEAN. This study develops an analytical framework applying the concept of four types of market structure in industrial relations theory. The descriptive analysis of market data related to the two markets and in-depth interviews with 14 individuals in 10 ASEAN countries identify the national and regional balance of power created by multi-layered market principles in the two main gig economy sectors. The findings of the study provide a detailed characterisation of the overall regional gig economy market of ASEAN in terms of monopolies, oligopolies and monopolistic competition. Based on the findings, the study concludes with a critical discussion of the coexistence of the market principles of the on-demand app gig economy and the existence of the digital market in the ASEAN region.
COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM MECHANISM NETWORKS: A FACTOR FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AT THE WORLD HERITAGE CORRIDOR IN THAILAND
Authors: Shummadtayar Umpiga , Iamtrakul Pawinee , Kazunori Hokao
Published: February 2025

In 1991, the World Heritage Corridor, comprising Si Satchanalai, Sukhothai, and Kamphaeng Phet, was identified as a tourism strategy in Thailand. This project serves national economic targets outlined in the Twelfth National Economic and Social Development Plan (2017-2021) launched before the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The Sukhothai Creative City concept was influenced by the socioeconomic impact of tourism in 2019, especially community-based tourism (CBT). This research will explore local tourism relations to enhance social interaction and network efficiency by proposing guidelines to empower community networks for sustainable tourism management. According to social network analysis (SNA) by Gephi, an open-source network analysis and visualisation software package, results showed that community-based tourism and support mechanism networking occurred throughout. Informal relationships may enliven community enthusiasm and formalise support mechanisms through tourism clubs, public associations, and networks. These networks may also enhance government tourism organisations, especially Designated Area for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) 4, and local authorities by socially interacting through diverse relationships and attaining characteristic features of Thailand’s World Heritage Corridor.
AN ANALYSIS OF COFFEE GROWER HOUSEHOLDS IN RESPONSE TO THE GLOBAL COFFEE CRISIS IN LAM DONG PROVINCE, VIETNAM
Authors: Toan Vu Khoa Le
Published: February 2025

Since the late 20th century, globalisation has become an irresistible trend, bringing opportunities and challenges for Vietnam’s economic development. After the 1986 reforms, Vietnamese coffee production increased more than 200-fold, and the country became the second-largest coffee producer in the world. Vietnamese coffee is a unique story in the history of the global coffee industry. This study examines coffee development in the Lam Dong province of Vietnam. Lam Dong province is a vital area for coffee production in Vietnam. It describes how smallholder farmers are responding to the effects of the global coffee crisis, including issues such as fluctuations in coffee prices and climate change. This study draws on data from in-depth interviews with 53 smallholder farmers in Lam Dong province to understand how farming systems, corresponding land use and labour use have changed due to the impacts of the crisis. The study shows that most smallholders have changed their land use and cropping mix. Some smallholder farmers are trying to reduce their vulnerability to environmental damage and coffee price volatility by practising sustainable coffee farming. This shows the vitality and flexibility of smallholder farmers in Lam Dong Province in connecting to the developing trends of the world coffee market.
THE LIKELIHOOD OF SELF-PERCEIVED LONELINESS AMONG OLDER PERSONS IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Mahmud Adzmel , Jani Rohana , Erfanian Azadeh
Published: February 2025

As people grow older, the risk of becoming lonely increases. Loneliness has a negative impact on both mental and physical health in older persons. Although research on loneliness among older persons is expanding, less is known about loneliness in Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia. Therefore, this study's purpose is to investigate the prevalence of loneliness and its associated factors among older persons in Malaysia using the most recent national survey data from the 2014 Malaysian Population and Family Survey. The sample was extracted to include ever-married Malays, other Bumiputera, and Chinese and Indian groups aged 60 and above who had children. Loneliness was measured using a single self-reported question about whether respondents had ever felt lonely, which was then categorised as a binary variable. A Chi-square test was performed on feelings of loneliness across socio-demographic characteristics, mental health, physical health, family support, and social participation, followed by logistic regression analysis using significant variables as predictors. The prevalence of loneliness among older persons was 35.7%. The logistic regression showed that factors contributing to the likelihood of feeling lonely include being widowed, divorced, or separated, experiencing anxiety, physical limitations, and sharing problems with children. In contrast, residing in urban areas, having higher education levels, having more sources of income, having life satisfaction, perceiving life as meaningful, having fair and good self-rated health, co-residence with adult children, and participation in religious activities were associated with a lower likelihood of experiencing loneliness. Loneliness is a serious issue among older persons in Malaysia. The government, community, and family should immediately address this psychological problem. The study suggests the need for appropriate strategies for the prevention of loneliness should be developed in the near future.
THE FOOD OF THE SINGAPORE MALAYS: GASTRONOMIC TRAVELS THROUGH THE ARCHIPELAGO BY KHIR JOHARI. SINGAPORE: MARSHALL CAVENDISH INTERNATIONAL (ASIA) PTE LTD., 2021. 624 PP. ISBN 978-981-4841-92-4 : BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Lim R. J.
Published: February 2025

A book review
THE ASEAN PUBLIC PERSPECTIVE ON THE IMPACTS OF RUSSIA’S INVASION OF UKRAINE ON SOUTHEAST ASIA
Authors: Damayanti Rizki
Published: February 2025

This research aimed to examine ASEAN public perceptions on the impacts of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, focusing on how the conflict influenced views and attitudes across Southeast Asia. It employed qualitative methods with secondary data collected from books, journal articles, government publications, and The State of Southeast Asia 2023 Survey Report by the ASEAN Studies Center at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. Survey reports gathered from respondents' perspectives in various ASEAN countries showed diverse opinions across the region. While most respondents condemned the invasion, majority called for ASEAN to be more active in mediation. The key factors that shaped public perspectives include historical ties with Russia, economic dependencies, media narratives, and regional geopolitical considerations. These factors significantly influenced the diversity of opinions within ASEAN countries. The research also assessed the effectiveness of public perspectives, which is influential and directly limited by consensus-based decision-making. In conclusion, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has significantly affected public perceptions in Southeast Asia, underscoring the need for ASEAN to consider diverse viewpoints. The research recommends that ASEAN enhance its role in regional diplomacy and strengthen multilateral dialogue to address future geopolitical challenges effectively.
UNDERSTANDING THE PHILIPPINE RESPONSE TO COVID-19: PERSPECTIVES AND LESSONS FROM PUBLIC POLICY, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION, SECURITISATION AND CROSS-COUNTRY COMPARISONS
Authors: Trino Tapia Ederson Delos
Published: February 2025

This study explores the Philippine government’s response to COVID-19, focusing on public policy initiatives, intergovernmental cooperation, and securitisation. It also examines how the Philippines compares to other countries in the Asia-Pacific region and globally. Using a qualitative, descriptive-analytic approach, the research identifies leadership as the most significant factor in managing pandemics. Despite efforts like the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act and Bayanihan to Recover as One Act and the involvement of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging and Infectious Disease (IATF-EID), the Philippines ranked poorly in pandemic response, suffering from limited resources, weak institutions, and gaps in healthcare infrastructure. The securitisation of COVID-19, marked by security sector involvement and war metaphors, played a prominent role but did not result in better outcomes than other nations. Key findings suggest that public trust, leadership, and timely decision-making are critical for managing health crises, particularly in democracies where consensus-building can delay urgent responses. The study identifies gaps in preparedness, including insufficient research capabilities and poor coordination between government agencies. It concludes that addressing these deficiencies through reform and better leadership will improve the Philippines’ response to future health crises, ensuring faster, more coordinated, and effective public health measures.
REPRESENTATIONS OF THE ELDERLY IN MALAYSIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL NATIONAL LANGUAGE TEXTBOOKS
Authors: Mekhirunsiri Pitchayada , Sathian Mala Rajo
Published: February 2025

By 2030, Malaysia will become an 'aging society' according to the World Bank's criteria. The government bears the responsibility of effectively managing the demographic changes. This paper analyses how elderly characters are portrayed in Malaysian primary school national language textbooks (Buku Teks Bahasa Melayu Sekolah Kebangsaan, years 1-6) and compares them to the aims set forth in the 2011 ‘Malaysian Five Dimensions Framework of National Policy for Older Persons’. The findings reveal that elderly individuals are often depicted as non-contributing, weak, ill, or chronically dependent, thus perpetuating stereotypes and biases. This leads to children absorbing and acknowledging these biases without critically examining them. Textbook writers should implant more realistic and helpful representations of the aged among children as they begin their own journeys into adulthood and old age. Elderly misrepresentations limit social awareness of ageing and reduce empathy and interest in finding solutions for their problems.
Exploratory Case study on the fused performance of mudflat hooded crane dance
Authors:   Research Institute of Science Education, Jun Youngcook , Kim Gilsu , Cheong Jonghwan
Published: February 2025

This paper deals with a case of performing arts with the fusion of art and technology, where ‘the dance of like’ was performed on a tidal flat based on ideas related to the ecological environments. This study explored the series of processes that progress from conceptualizing and developing performance content for a hooded crane performance to actual implementation, focusing on a crane dancer, a media producer, and a performance critic. Data collection was conducted from June 2023 to February 2024, centered on conversation materials, photos, videos, and reflective notes containing autobiographical memories. From an ecological perspective, we performed a performance from the perspective of cranes, filmed a video, and then introduced the convergence approach of art and technology from the perspective of performance criticism. Specifically, we described the entire performance from the perspective of the audience watching the convergence performance and the intersectional perspective of a theater expert from the perspective of art criticism and suggested follow-up tasks. At the end, the meaning contained in the performance and its relation to convergence education were presented.
Exploring microplastic pollution in the pristine Ghar-e-Tangi cave: First evidence from Pakistan’s subterranean ecosystem
Authors: Luqman Muhammad , Awan Umer , Arooj Fariha , Khalid Awais , Afzaal Muhammad , Shahid Tehreem , Niazi Aliza , Yang Hsi-Hsien , Khan Hayat
Published: February 2025

Microplastics (MPs) are a pervasive environmental pollutant, yet their
presence in subterranean environments, particularly in remote locations,
remains understudied. This study quantifies the abundance, distribution, and
characteristics of MPs in the sediments of Ghar-e-Tangi, an isolated cave in
Balochistan, Pakistan, and explores their potential input pathways.
Triplicate sediment samples were collected from three distinct sites along a
gradient from entrance to deeper sections. MPs were extracted and analyzed
for their number, color, size, and shape using microscopy, while MPs ? 1 mm
were characterized via Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).
Significant differences were observed in the distribution of MP by shape
(P=0.004), color (P=0.002), and size (P=0.005), as well as across the sites
(P=0.001-0.041). MP abundance decreased significantly from the entrance to
deeper sections (Site A=99 MPs/kg, Site B=49 MPs/kg, Site C=37 MPs/kg,
P=0.001). Transparent MPs were predominant (38.4%, 23.67?10.97), along with
eight identified colors. Of the five shapes identified, fragments were the
most prevalent (36.8%, 22.67?11.72). MPs measuring >3-5 mm constituted the
largest proportion (45.4%, 28.0?14.42). The observed gradient suggests
surface runoff and atmospheric deposition as primary input pathways. These
findings align with global studies, highlighting the pervasive nature of
MPs, even in remote environments such as the Ghar-e-Tangi cave.
Relationship between polymorphism of STAT1 and PPARGC1A genes and milk production traits in Gaolao cattle
Authors: Kale Deepak , Singh Jaya , Khandare Pranjal , Sathe Yogesh , Patil Dinesh
Published: February 2025

Current dairy genomics research emphasizes on identification of polymorphisms within candidate genes and their association with economic traits. The current study was planned to detect polymorphisms within 3?UTR region of STAT1 gene and intron-9, 3?UTR and exon-24 regions of PPARGC1A candidate gene in Gaolao cattle population. The study included 220 to 286 unrelated animals of true to type Gaolao breed. The genomic DNA was isolated and the test day traits were recorded. The gene polymorphisms were explored using PCR-RFLP, PCR-SSCP & Direct DNA sequencing tools. The PCR-RFLP screening in 3?UTR region of STAT1 gene revealed polymorphism at STAT1G1 -PagI loci with frequency for A allele as 0.1573 and frequency for C allele as 0.8427 at the locus. The association study revealed significant difference in Fat % (5.16?0.83*) and Protein % (3.23?0.04*) milk production trait for ?AC? genotype as compared to CC genotypes. The screening in intron-9 region of PPARGC1A gene at PPARGCA1G2-HaeIII locus revealed frequency for the A alleles as 0.5116, and for the allele B as 0.4884. The association analysis reveled non-significant differences between genotypes on milk yield and components. PPARGC1AG5-SSCP within 414 bp fragment of exon-24 region revealed polymorphism with frequency of pattern A=0.25 and Pattern B=0.75 in 56 samples of Gaolao cattle. Direct sequencing of pattern A and B confirmed presence of SNP G-A at 194th position in 325 bp sequence. Results of the current study indicate existence of variation within different regions of functionally important STAT1 and PPARGC1A candidate genes. The identified polymorphisms and association within STAT1 and PPARGC1A candidate genes can be useful in selection and breeding for Gaolao cattle breed improvement.
Fragmentation and classification of party system of the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Bukvic Rajko
Published: February 2025

The paper presents the fragmentation and classification of the Serbian party
system based on the results of the parliamentary elections in the first
quarter of the 21st century, starting with the 2000-2001 elections, until
the last ones, held in 2023. In the first part of the paper, some of the
general data on the results of the analyzed elections are given.
Subsequently, their empirical analysis was carried out, divided into two
sections. Firstly, in the second section, a number of indicators of
fragmentation were calculated and illustrated (the Lakso-Tageper index, the
Molinaro index, the Dunleavy-Bucek index, the Golosov index, as well as the
fractionalization and hyperfractionalization indices). In the third section,
based on Golos?s methodology, the classification of the party system of
Serbia was carried out, the results of which demonstrated that in most of
the considered elections, the party system of Serbia should be classified as
multi-party, although it occasionally came close to systems with a dominant
party, and in two cases (2000 and 2020) proved to be so.
Factors influencing treatment duration of impacted maxillary canines
Authors: Vasović Dina , Pajević Tina , Vučić Ljiljana , Glišić Branislav , Juloski Jovana
Published: February 2025

Objectives

To determine factors associated with treatment duration in impacted maxillary canines (IMCs) using orthopantomography and cone beam computed tomography.

Materials and Methods

Seventeen linear and angular measurements were evaluated using pretreatment radiographic images of 64 patients (83 IMCs). Treatment duration from surgical exposure until the canine appeared in the oral cavity and until achieving ideal alignment were recorded in months.

Results

Average treatment duration until appearance in the mouth was 14.61 ± 9.28 months and 26.98 ± 12.44 months until ideal alignment. Buccally impacted canines emerged in 6.56 ± 3.24 months and were ideally aligned in 19.44 ± 8.49 months in comparison with palatally positioned at 16.34 ± 9.19 and 28.91 ± 12.77 months, respectively. Canines localized around lateral incisors had shorter treatment times than those localized around central incisors. Canines that were inclined >30° to the sagittal medial line (SML) had significantly longer treatment time until initial appearance in the mouth (16.31 ± 9.32) compared with those inclined less (10.82 ± 8.92). Linear regression analyses demonstrated that these factors were predictors for both treatment duration until emergence and ideal alignment of the canine.

Conclusions

Treatment duration for IMCs is lengthy, particularly for palatally and mesially positioned canines and those with greater inclinations. Palatally located canines typically require twice as much time to emerge as those positioned buccally. Canines located nearer the central incisor area take twice as much time to emerge as those located in the lateral incisor area.
Lrtm1 - A Novel Sensor of Insulin Signaling and Regulator of Metabolism and Activity
Authors: Yu Yingying , Wang Guoxiao , Chen Wenqiang , Liu Xiangyu , Munoz Vitor Rosetto , Cai Weikang , Gomes Antonio S. , Kahn C. Ronald
Published: February 2025

Insulin regulates glucose uptake and metabolism in muscle via the insulin receptor. Here we show that Lrtm1 (Leucine Rich Repeats and Transmembrane Domains 1), a protein of unknown function enriched in insulin-responsive metabolic tissues, senses changes in insulin signaling in muscle and serves as a regulator of metabolic response. Thus, whole-body Lrtm1 deficient mice exhibit a reduced the percentage of fat mass, increased percentage of lean mass, and enhanced glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity compared to control mice, under both chow and high fat diet conditions. Lrtm1 whole-body deficiency also affects dopamine signaling in the brain leading to hyperactivity. The improvements in glucose and insulin tolerance, but not the behavioral or body composition changes, are also observed in skeletal muscle-specific Lrtm1 knockout mice. These effects occur with no change in classical insulin receptor-Akt signaling Thus, Lrtm1 senses changes in insulin receptor signaling and serves as a novel post-receptor regulator of metabolic and behavioral activity.
Digitalisasi Marketing UMKM (Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah) Pangan Lokal Desa Mendukung Ketahanan Pangan
Authors: Dayar Mohammad Baladdudin , Aulia Daisy Arsy Syafitri  , Thalia Damayanti  , Ivan Mahendra Wirapradipta  , Hafifah Isma Ningrum B.  , Jerin Amelia Margaretha
Published: February 2025

Aktifitas usaha UMKM masih dijalankan secara konvensional, tidak ada inovasi dalam usaha. Dengan mengenalkan Digitalisasi marketing kepada Pelaku UMKM diharapkan akan meningkatkan jaringan ekspansi pasar dan memudahkan pelaku usaha dan juga konsumen yang secara tidak langsung membangun sistem yang baik dalam mendukung ketahanan pangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis peran digitalisasi marketing melalui platform Google Maps yang akan diterapkan oleh UMKM pangan lokal terhadap keberlanjutan ketahanan pangan di desa. Jenis penelitian ini kualitatif penelitian ini tidak mengukur apapaun melainkan lebih mengedepankan pemberdayaan masyarakat dengan keterlibatan secara aktif setelah melalui analisis potensi desa menggunakan metode ABCD. Pelaku usaha UMKM Pangan lokal menjadi subjek penelitian ini. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan observasi partisipatif, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi dan dianalisis menggunakan analisis interaktif dengan pengumpulan data, kondensasi data dan penyajian data. Hasil penelitianprogram digitalisasi marketing yang dilaksanakan oleh Mahasiswa KKN Kolaborasi #3 Posko 187 menunjukkan dampak positif dalam meningkatkan ketahanan pangan. Simpulan penelitian menunjukkan dengan mendaftarkan lokasi UMKM pangan lokal di Google Maps, UMKM dapat meningkatkan visibilitas dan aksesibilitas produk mereka, memperluas jangkauan pasar, serta mempermudah konsumen dalam menemukan produk pangan lokal. Implikasi program ini mampu berkontribusi pada ketahanan pangan desa dengan meningkatkan aksesibilitas produk pangan lokal serta pemberdayaan ekonomi masyarakat.
Género y TDAH: Estudiantes mujeres de la Licenciatura en Inclusión Educativa
Authors: Murillo Vinay Juliette , Ramos Hernández Luis Ricardo
Published: February 2025

Esta investigación analizó los testimonios obtenidos en un grupo de discusión integrado por estudiantes mujeres de la Licenciatura en Inclusión Educativa (LIE), con diagnóstico confirmado o probable de Trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH), con el objetivo de explorar cómo enfrentan los desafíos académicos, sociales y emocionales asociados a su condición. Se realizó un análisis de los testimonios, atendiendo al énfasis que las participantes otorgaron a las implicaciones de género en la manifestación de los síntomas, así como en el acceso a recursos de apoyo tanto en su vida personal como en su formación como docentes. Los hallazgos, aunque no generalizables, revelan la adopción de estrategias para lidiar con el TDAH. Notablemente, las estudiantes indicaron que se apoyaban en una amiga o “persona de confianza” para mediar en las interacciones con su entorno, así como realizar actividades secundarias que les ayudaran a mantener la atención en tareas principales, como escuchar una conferencia. En ocasiones, los docentes interpretaron tales estrategias como manifestaciones de indisciplina o comportamiento disruptivo, a pesar de tener conocimiento del diagnóstico de TDAH. A partir de los resultados obtenidos, se concluye la utilidad de comprender y fomentar estrategias colectivas de afrontamiento para mujeres con TDAH, similares a las desarrolladas a partir de las interacciones en el grupo de discusión y la creación de un grupo privado informal en WhatsApp. Estos espacios no sólo facilitaron el apoyo mutuo entre las participantes, sino que también actuaron como un canal para aliviar la tensión asociada al camuflamiento (masking) de su condición.
Firm’s Value: Governance, Risk Management, Compliance (GRC) and Profitability
Authors: Muhamad Muslih  , Nurlina
Published: February 2025

The research being conducted investigates the effect of governance, risk management, compliance (GRC), and profitability on the value of firms. The audit committee, managerial ownership, institutional ownership, and independent board of commissioners represent the corporate governance variables applied in this study. The research population covers firms in the basic materials sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2019 and 2022. The sampling technique employed is purposive sampling, consisting of a sample size of 15 enterprises observed over four years. The testing methodology employed is panel data regression using Eviews. The findings indicate that business value is influenced by corporate governance, risk management, compliance (GRC), and profitability simultaneously. Partial testing suggests that the audit committee, independent board of commissioners, risk management, and compliance positively affect the firm's value. On the contrary, both managerial ownership and institutional ownership have adverse effects, but profitability does not affect the firm's value.
Purchase Intention Model of Generation Z to Enhance Awareness of Green Products Consumptions
Authors: Sari Shinta Permata , Witono Banu , Fatwasari Soeratno Putri  , Gehad Mohammed Sultan Saif
Published: February 2025

The increased world population makes the carrying capacity of nature even heavier and leads to various environmental problems. Consumption of green products is one of the solutions to overcome environmental problems. Based on previous research, people still perceive green products as having lower quality with higher prices than conventional products, so it becomes a barrier for companies or industries to identify how to develop marketing strategies for green products. This study aims to determine how consumers, especially Generation Z in Indonesia, construct green purchase intention by examining the impact of consumption value, the mediating effect of utility, and the moderating effect of price-related judgment (materialism and value consciousness). There are 266 Indonesian Generation Z used as respondents in this study. This study is analyzed by using Smart PLS 4.0 application. The results show that functional value, social value, and experiential value positively and significantly affect acquisition utility and transaction utility, acquisition utility positively and significantly affect transaction utility, acquisition utility and transaction utility positively and significantly affect green purchase intention, materialism orientation does not moderate functional value and experiential value on transaction utility, value consciousness moderates social value on transaction utility, and value consciousness does not moderate functional value and experiential value on transaction utility.
Setenta e cinco anos da Revolução Cubana
Authors: Brazuna Luiza , Pinto da Fonseca Francisco César
Published: February 2025

Partindo de outros estudos sobre o socialismo cubano, tem-se como objetivo entender, primeiramente, a passagem do espírito revolucionário e da revolução popular para o socialismo cubano para, em seguida, analisar o conteúdo socialista da revolução ao longo das décadas sob a luz da economia e dos indicadores sociais. Assim, almeja-se refletir acerca de possíveis mudanças e permanências na ideologia e nos propósitos revolucionários, bem como seus principais resultados. Para tanto, é necessário adentrar brevemente à história da revolução para, em seguida, apontar seus desafios, complexidades e perspectivas. Temas como os princípios do socialismo na ilha, o permanente embargo estadunidense, a propriedade coletiva dos meios de produção e o espaço para as formas de propriedade privada, a infraestrutura produtiva, as transformações revolucionárias na produção econômica, na distribuição da renda e nas políticas sociais, as relações internacionais, entre outras, iluminam esses setenta e cinco anos e procuram ser refletidos neste artigo.
Retrato da Revolução
Authors: Marchesan Eduardo
Published: February 2025

Este ensaio é um recorte de um trabalho iniciado em 2014, no qual passei 30 dias em Havana fotografando e dando início à pesquisa para o meu projeto de mestrado. Retornei à cidade em 2019, por mais 20 dias, para concluir a pesquisa de campo sobre a fotografia cubana das décadas de 1950 e 1960, sob a perspectiva das lentes do fotógrafo Alberto Korda. O projeto foi intitulado “A Fotografia de Alberto Korda: Entre a Moda, a Publicidade e a Revolução”.