bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Profile of Science Literacy Skills of Junior High School Students in Surabaya City
Authors: Hidayati Siti Nurul , Hidayati Siti Nurul
Published: February 2025

Science literacy is critical for every student to master because it can train students' ability to think critically, solve problems, and understand scientific phenomena in everyday life. This study aims to describe the initial science literacy skills of students in Surabaya junior high schools. This research design is a survey design with data analysis techniques used descriptive quantitative, namely by analyzing the average percentage of 3 indicators of science literacy competencies, including 1) explaining phenomena scientifically, 2) evaluating and designing scientific investigations, and 3) interpreting data and evidence scientifically. The research instrument consisted of 9 science literacy test questions adopted from the 2015 PISA science literacy test. The subjects of this research were the 8th-grade students of Labschool UNESA 1 Surabaya Junior High School, consisting of 99 students, 44 male and 55 female students. The results showed that the indicators of evaluating and designing scientific investigations and interpreting data and evidence scientifically obtained a moderate category with an average of 42% and 41%. The Indicator of explaining phenomena scientifically still requires additional training because it is included in the low category with an average of 40%. This is due to students' inability to analyze information, conclude, and link theories with tangible phenomena. Based on the study results, it can be concluded that grade VIII students in Surabaya Junior High Schools have moderate science literacy skills with an overall average percentage of 41%.
Implementation of Problem Based Learning to Improve Students Motivation
Authors: Rediyono
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study was to describe the implementation of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model with interactive multimedia media and to increase student learning motivation through the application of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) learning model assisted by interactive multimedia media at SDN Jatisari 3 Bekasi. The research method used is Action Research by adopting the STAR approach (Situation, Challenge, Action, Reflection of Results and Impact). Data were collected through teacher reflection journals, video recordings of learning, observation sheets by school supervisors, interviews with students and teachers, surveys to students, and artifacts of student learning outcomes. The results of this study are that this innovative approach has a significant positive impact on student learning motivation in Elementary Schools. Some of the main findings that can be used as the main conclusions include: increased Student Engagement; interactive multimedia can be an effective tool to facilitate conceptual understanding; improving technological infrastructure is key to ensuring smooth implementation and a smooth learning experience; students find it more fun to learn with multimedia and feel more interested; increased student motivation and participation through the PBL Learning model assisted by interactive multimedia has succeeded in stimulating student learning motivation; and indicators of successful implementation have been met.
INOVAÇÃO SUSTENTADA: BLENDED LEARNING NA SALA DE AULA UNIVERSITÁRIA
Authors: Santos Vera Lucia Pontes , Almeida Douglas Vieira de , Mercado Luis Paulo Leopoldo
Published: February 2025

O eixo central deste artigo é o debate teórico-reflexivo sobre o potencial do blended learning na sala de aula universitária, a partir da concepção de Horn e Staker (2015) e de Bacich et al (2015), com foco na inovação sustentada. Nesse enfoque, problematizamos: no que pesem as possibilidades e desafios, qual o potencial didático-pedagógico dos modelos sustentados de blended learning na educação superior? A perspectiva híbrida põe em evidência o papel estratégico das tecnologias digitais de informação e comunicação (TDIC), posto que são coadjuvantes no processo de inovação, interação e personalização da aprendizagem. A análise demonstra que os modelos de rotação por estações, laboratório rotacional e sala de aula invertida (SAI) possibilitam a inovação didático-pedagógica, reconfigurando a sala de aula, sem, necessariamente, romper com o modelo histórico da educação tradicional. A inovação sustentada pressupõe assim a integração maximizada do online e do presencial, sugerindo um professor continuamente engajado com o processo de ressignificação da aprendizagem, do planejamento à avaliação.
O JORNALISMO NA SOCIEDADE DA INFORMAÇÃO REFLEXÕES SOBRE INTERNET, PRÁTICA JORNALÍSTICA E FORMAÇÃO MULTIMÍDIA
Authors: Monteiro Jean Carlos da Silva
Published: February 2025

Este artigo aborda o jornalismo na Sociedade da Informação. O objetivo é analisar os impactos das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação na prática jornalística até a formação multimídia desses profissionais. Retrata a Sociedade da Informação, as mudanças no ofício do jornalista com o advento da internet e os novos caminhos para o ensino de jornalismo. Verificou que o domínio das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação se faz necessário tanto na prática educativa e formadora dos jornalistas, como na prática social e na complexidade procedimental para lidar com a variedade e quantidade de informação e recursos tecnológicos produzidos pela Sociedade da Informação.
ESTRUTURAÇÃO E DESENVOLVIMENTO DE RECURSOS DIDÁTICOS INTERATIVOS
Authors: Silva Jackson Colares da , Mendonça Lilia Valessa
Published: February 2025

Atualmente os Recursos Didáticos Interativos –RDI vem adquirindo uma importância considerável no mundo educacional, principalmente pela recente integração das Tecnologias da Informação e a Comunicação –TIC –nos mais variados ambientes de formação. Neste sentido, o processo de estruturação e Desenvolvimento dessa categoria de material, deve ser esboçado de forma sistematizada, objetivando potencializar os processos de ensino e aprendizagem.
MEMÓRIAS E PROCESSO CRIATIVO NO ENSINO DE ARTES VISUAIS: APONTAMENTOS METODOLÓGICOS EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA
Authors: SILVA DIÊMILLE SANTOS DA
Published: February 2025

Este artigo trata dos resultados de uma pesquisa onde se utilizou as categorias analíticas referentes a memória, experiência e velhice a partir das memórias dos avós das estudantes que cursaram o ensino fundamental II, para dar base para o desenvolvimento da atividade proposta com elas. Foram selecionadas seis estudantes da série 9º ano dos anos finais para desenvolverem um processo criativo em pop-up em meio a conjuntura pandêmica e ensino remoto. A ação interventiva trabalhou-se com a metodologia da história oral e o fez uso de entrevistas via utilização de roteiro semiestruturado. O objetivo consistiu em desenvolver processos criativos a partir das obras da artista Hadna Abreu, a partir das produções pelos estudantes de peças autorais (pop-up), tomando as obras da artista como base, viabilizando nesse processo o desenvolvimento da criatividade e proximidade entre os membros mais velhos e os mais novos da família.
A representação da figura da bruxa através da narrativa a partir de obras de Nikolai Leskov e Isak Dinesen
Authors: Bediaga Sofia Ostoff
Published: February 2025

Este artigo tem como objetivo investigar a relação entre a figura da bruxa e a tradição da narrativa (Erzählung), como descrita no ensaio “O narrador”, de Walter Benjamin. Ele discorrerá sobre a incompatibilidade tanto do narrador quanto da bruxa com a modernidade, baseando seus argumentos no ensaio já mencionado de Benjamin e no livro Calibã e a bruxa, de Silvia Federici. A partir disso, o artigo fará uma leitura comparada do romance Lady Macbeth do distrito de Mtzensk, de Nikolai Leskov, e do conto "The Dreamers", de Isak Dinesen, argumentando como esses dois autores utilizam um estilo de escrita que se inspira nas narrativas que Benjamin descreve para representar bruxas, e como as histórias destas prosperam na narrativa. O artigo analisará, por fim, duas adaptações do romance de Leskov ao cinema, mostrando como essa arte pertencente à modernidade não consegue captar a essência da bruxa tão bem quanto a narrativa.
DO PRINCÍPIO DO CONTRADITÓRIO NO SISTEMA PROCESSUAL CIVIL VIGENTE: POR UM MODELO DE JURISDIÇÃO COMPARTICIPATIVA E DEMOCRÁTICA
Authors: Florentino Joyce Araujo
Published: February 2025

O presente estudo tem como objetivo firmar o princípio do contraditório no âmbito do direito processual civil atual e moderno, a fim de conferir maior rigor científico à questão da legitimidade da atuação do poder judiciário, além de se conceber o sistema com abertura comunicativa e dialógica para o efetivo contraditório, de caráter ampliativo e comparticipativo, para que se conceba um processo de jurisdição hodierna, com reflexos e influências de forma mais abrangente em diversos instrumentos processuais, e, assim, possibilitar um modelo de jurisdição comparticipativa e democrática.
O PRINCÍPIO DA PROIBIÇÃO DO RETROCESSO SOCIAL COMO INSTRUMENTO DE LIMITAÇÃO ESTATAL NO ÂMBITO DAS REFORMAS PREVIDENCIÁRIAS
Authors: Costa Lucas Rodrigues da
Published: February 2025

O artigo aborda reforma previdenciária no Brasil (Emenda Constitucional nº 103/2019) e os reflexos no Estado de Alagoas (Lei Complementar nº 52/2019). É utilizada metodologia dedutiva e abordagem qualitativa, incluindo levantamento de legislação, revisão bibliográfica e estudo de caso para construir um pensamento sobre a questão previdenciária no contexto brasileiro. Concluiu-se que as novas legislações não efetivaram as garantias constitucionais, ocasionando restrição ao mínimo essencial (econômico, financeiro e social) dos beneficiários dos regimes previdenciários vigentes.
GLOBAL ACADEMIC TRENDS OF METABOLIC AND ELECTRICAL BIOMEDICAL TOOLS IN MARKETING
Authors: Alsharif Ahmed H. , Isa Salmi Mohd , Pilelienė Lina
Published: February 2025

This study employs a comprehensive bibliometric analysis, adhering to the PRISMA protocol, to systematically review and map global academic trends in neuroimaging tools for neuromarketing research. Utilising data from the Scopus database spanning January 2007 to July 2023, 104 documents were subjected to analysis, revealing a discernible upward trajectory in publications. The findings revealed that the United States emerges as the predominant contributor, with 19 papers, while influential authors such as Balconi, M., and the most-cited article, "The Neural Mechanisms Underlying the Influence of Pavlovian Cues on Human Decision Making," signify pivotal contributions to the field. A keyword analysis reveals the prominence of key themes, including "emotion," "attention," and "advertising," offering valuable theoretical insights into the field of neuromarketing research. The journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience is identified as the most productive, with 11 papers published. This comprehensive bibliometric analysis offers insights into the current landscape of neuroimaging tools in neuromarketing, as well as providing a foundation for future research directions. The implications of these findings extend to theoretical advancements, which provide guidance to researchers in refining frameworks and offering insights for strategic decision-making in the use of neuroscientific approaches for effective marketing strategies.
VICTIM OF AN OFFENCE: LEGAL AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS IN AN INTERJURISDICTIONAL CONTEXT
Authors: Borovyk Andrii , Golovach Oleksandr , Shyra Oleksandr
Published: February 2025

The paper addresses some criminal law and criminological issues related to the status and rights of crime victims. The study provides a comparative examination of the legal frameworks for crime victims in Ukraine, the United States and the European Union. It highlights significant differences in the definition of victim in Ukrainian criminal law and procedure, while discussing broader victim protection mechanisms in the American and European contexts. The subject of the study is an economic and legal analysis of the status of a crime victim in different jurisdictions. The chosen research methodology is based on the methods of systematic analysis, comparison and interdisciplinary (legal/economic) research. The purpose of this article is to propose, on the basis of a comprehensive analysis, some new approaches to understanding the concept of a crime victim in several world jurisdictions. The study draws conclusions of both theoretical and practical importance regarding the economic and legal status of crime victims at national and international levels. It is noted that, while the median economic losses from crimes are generally modest, crimes with significant financial impacts are rare but disproportionately covered in the media. The study places particular emphasis on the economic impact of crimes on victims and society as a whole. In addition to direct costs such as medical expenses, it also analyses indirect consequences including psychological trauma. The study furthermore includes an evaluation of restorative justice frameworks and victim compensation policies within the economic analyses of law framework. Moreover, the study underscores the pivotal role of international legal instruments, such as the EU's Directive 2012/29/EU and the International Criminal Court's provisions, in promoting universal enhancement of victims' rights. The authors advocate for further comparative research to harmonise national and international approaches to victim protection. It has been established that American federal law also recognises a special status of crime victims and contains a comprehensive legal protection framework to bring them justice. In comparison, the European model of protecting crime victims, as discussed in the paper, has been developed even further. It includes both legal mechanisms to protect victims within the EU and to monitor the progress of such protection at the international level. It has been demonstrated that the International Criminal Court (ICC) places significant emphasis on issues pertaining to victims by establishing a comprehensive procedural framework aimed at recognising and safeguarding the rights of victims subjected to various international crimes within the purview of the Court's jurisdiction.
THE MODEL OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY OF UKRAINE IN THE POST-WAR PERIOD: THE STRATEGY OF THE ECONOMIC MIRACLE
Authors: Klopov Ivan , Ohrenych Julia
Published: February 2025

Objective. The article examines the possibilities for Ukraine's economic recovery in the post-war period, focusing on key areas of development such as infrastructure investment, foreign aid, attracting private capital, restoring industrial enterprises and creating innovative infrastructure in old industrial regions. Special emphasis is placed on integration into European economic structures as a strategic direction that will contribute to economic stability and development. Methodology. The study is based on the analysis of scientific sources, international experience of post-war reconstruction, as well as the evaluation of economic indicators of Ukraine, which allows to determine the most effective approaches to the reconstruction and modernisation of the economy. Various aspects of infrastructure restoration, in particular transport and energy infrastructure, necessary to meet the basic needs of the economy and increase its productivity, are assessed. The results suggest that investment in critical infrastructure, such as transport and energy, can significantly accelerate recovery and lay the foundations for sustainable economic growth. Support from the international community and financial assistance will help stabilise the economy in the short term, while long-term structural reforms and industrial modernisation will increase competitiveness and ensure integration into European markets. The creation of innovation clusters in old industrial regions can also contribute to regional development and reduce economic disparities. Practical consequences. The proposed approaches have the potential to inform state policy in the field of post-war reconstruction, the promotion of attraction of international investments, the development of industrial and innovation clusters, and the expansion of co-operation with European partners. The importance of structural reforms lies in the creation of a favourable investment climate and the improvement of governance processes, which are critical for sustainable economic development. Value / Originality. The article proffers a comprehensive approach to the recovery of Ukraine, with a focus on contemporary economic realities and the potential of European integration. The article's uniqueness lies in its emphasis on establishing long-term conditions for sustainable development through a novel rethinking of industrial zones. This approach will enable Ukraine to not only recover from the war but also ensure sustainable economic growth in the future.
INTEGRATION OF THE BALTIC STOCK MARKETS WITH GLOBAL MARKETS DURING THE PREVIOUS DECADE
Authors: Pretorius Anmar
Published: February 2025

The three Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania achieved independence in 1991. In the period between 1993 and 1996, the three Baltic countries established their own stock exchanges. The dualistic nature of these economies – namely, relatively young democracies with newly established stock exchanges on the one hand and high levels of integration into Europe due to EU and Euro area membership on the other – gives rise to the question of whether these stock exchanges are integrated with the developed markets or the emerging markets. The objective of this study is to empirically ascertain the extent of stock market integration of the Baltic markets with global stock markets. The extent of integration with developed and emerging markets is established. The preliminary analysis compares the economic structures of the three domestic economies, the industry contributions of the stock exchanges, and the major international countries investing in the three stock markets. The subsequent stage of the analysis entails the utilisation of principal component analysis. The specified number of latent factors behind global systemic risk are extracted from the panel data set employing factor analysis. Subsequently, these factors serve as independent variables, thereby explaining the variation in returns observed in each country's stock market. The explanatory power of the regressions thus indicates the degree of integration of the stock market with global markets. Despite similar economic structures, with the same sectors contributing almost equally to total output, the sectors represented on their stock exchanges are different. Financials contribute the most to the Estonian stock exchange, followed by utilities. In Lithuania, utilities dominate, with telecommunications in second place. More than half of the Latvian market is made up of utilities and another quarter of financials. Investors from a variety of countries have made investments in the three Baltic exchanges, with the composition of these investments undergoing notable shifts over the past decade. A factor analysis indicates that these Baltic markets are more integrated with the global developed stock markets than with emerging markets. However, these levels of integration are low, and movements on these exchanges are potentially more reflective of country- or region-specific factors than of global factors. There are some indications that the Estonian stock exchange was less integrated in 2019 than in 2010, while the other two show signs of increasing integration.
GC-MS Profile of Antioxidant Secondary Metabolites of Red Ginger from Batu Malang with Hepatoprotector Effect on Wistar Rats Exposed to Ethanol
Authors: Nitrika Linia , Marfu'ati Nanik , Rakhmawatie Maya Dian
Published: February 2025

The liver is the organ most susceptible to the adverse effects of alcohol use. Decreased superoxide dismutase can be used as an indicator of liver cell damage due to excessive alcohol consumption. Red ginger (Zingiber officinale var. Rubrum) is known to have a hepatoprotective effect through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms. This study was to prove the effect of red ginger extract from Batu Malang, Indonesia to restore normal levels of superoxide dismutase in the liver of Wistar rats induced by ethanol. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy (GC-MS) metabolite profiling analysis of the red ginger ethanol extract was also carried out to ensure the presence of antioxidant compounds. Male Wistar rats were divided into 5 groups with 6 rats each, including negative control (C-) which was only given standard feed, positive control (C+) which was only given 1.8 mL/200g body weight of 40% ethanol orally, and treatment group which were given 40% ethanol as much as 1.8 mL/200 g body weight and red ginger extract at a dose of 250 (T1), 500 (T2), and 750 (T3) mg/kg body weight. Liver organs were taken to examine superoxide dismutase levels after 14 days of treatment in all groups. This research shows that ethanol with a concentration of 40% can reduce superoxide dismutase levels in the liver of rats significantly (p<0.05). All treatment groups that were given red ginger extract had higher superoxide dismutase levels than the positive control (C+) group (p <0.05), but the optimal dose to increase superoxide dismutase levels in Wistar rats induced by oral administration of 40% ethanol is 250 mg/kg body weight. Based on the results of metabolite profiling using GC-MS, found three dominant compounds thought to act as antioxidants, including Zingiberene, Gingerol, and 6-shogaol. Furthermore, further research is needed to evaluate the safety of using red ginger extract.
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Authors: (Pharmaceutical Journal Of Indonesia) PHARMACY: Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia
Published: February 2025

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The Effect of Capital Structure, Profitability, Leverage and Company Size on Company Value
Authors: Nesta Kelvin Andrean , Amir Amir
Published: February 2025

Study This aim For test influence capital structure, profitability, leverage and size company to mark company . Population study is company non - cyclical consumers listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2019-2021. Method election sample use purposive sampling technique with the number of sample data is 168. Data analysis uses analysis multiple linear regression . Research results find proof that capital structure and profitability influential positive to mark company , meanwhile influential leverage negative to mark company as well as size company No influential to mark company.
Village Asset Empowerment: Efforts to Increase Village Local Revenue
Authors: Shaleh Khairul , Sukmawati Fitri , Arwaty Dini , Abbas Sa’adah , Mulyawan R. Ferry , Nababan Daniel , Andriana Nadila
Published: February 2025

This research aims to reveal the optimal empowerment of village assets to increase revenue. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach, a research method to provide an objective description of the aim reality that occurs in a condition or environment. The data collection techniques were observation, in-depth interviews, literature study, and documentation. The data collection method led researchers to identify and understand the objective reality of the research location. The context of this research describes the utilization of assets owned by the village government to increase village revenue. The results show that in the context of certain village governments, there are indications that managing village assets still relies on administrative activities. The economic value potentially generated from assets could be more optimal because the focus of asset management is still limited to fulfilling administrative obligations. This research encourages that the management of village assets needs to be carried out intensively through asset empowerment schemes by third parties to provide economic value compensation for increasing village revenue.
Literasi Keuangan, Gaya Hidup, dan Pengelolaan Keuangan Mahasiswa Akuntansi: Pembelajaran Akuntansi Keuangan sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Suyanto Suyanto , Putri Fuadhillah Kirana , Dewi Wahyu Prastika
Published: February 2025

The gap between the financial literacy index and financial inclusion in society is what has triggered the emergence of the problem of illegal online loans among students. The rise in loan cases occurs as a result of poor financial management and high levels of consumption. The aim of this research is to examine the influence of financial literacy and lifestyle variables on student financial management with financial accounting learning as a moderating variable. The data used is primary data obtained from distributing questionnaires using Google Form. Data was measured using a Linkert scale with the research population, namely accounting students throughout Indonesia. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling. This research obtained a sample of 203 respondents. The regression method is used as a data analysis method which is processed using IBM SPSS 23. The research results show that financial literacy has a positive effect on student financial management. Lifestyle has a positive influence on student financial management. Learning financial accounting strengthens the influence of financial literacy on students' financial management. Learning financial accounting weakens the relationship between the influence of lifestyle on students' financial management.
Pencegahan Penghindaran Pajak melalui Pengendalian Internal: Sebuah Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Rakhmayani Alfita , Aresteria Maya , Apip Apip , Sulestiyono Deddy
Published: February 2025

Taxes are a cost that has the potential to reduce company profits. Tax avoidance is a step that is legally implemented to reduce the amount of tax that must be paid. Even though it does not violate applicable tax provisions, the practice of tax avoidance has a negative connotation, especially for the tax office. Internal control is one of the company's supervisory designs. This research aims to analyze the potential of internal control as an effort to prevent tax avoidance through a systematic literature review of empirical research that has been conducted in Indonesia. The study was carried out by selecting relevant literature, analysis, mapping and interpretation of previous literature. Based on the findings and synthesis of empirical research, it can be concluded that internal control can reduce aggressive tax avoidance behavior by companies. However, internal control can also increase the efficiency of the company's tax burden. Thus, effective internal control suppresses the company's actions to carry out activities that have a negative impact on company value.
The characteristics of folk music in the art songs of Chinese composer Shi Guangnan
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, JIN XIE , DA NI YU
Published: February 2025

The Chinese composer Shi Guangnan's musical life, especially his art songs, contains profound musical characteristics of the Chinese nation. He has an important position in the development of modern Chinese art songs. From the content of this study, we find that Shi Guangnan's unafraid of difficulties and unyielding will and his love for the Chinese nation are the main driving forces for his success. In the aspect of music creation, he perfectly combined the folk songs of China's ethnic minorities with traditional music, and made flexible use of them in his art songs. At the same time, he also naturally combines artistic elements with popular elements. This is the main reason why his art songs are called “the music of the people”. So his art songs can probably be divided into two kinds of ethnic characteristics: The first is the specific ethnic music elements. This is called a “National characteristics in rhythmic patterns”. His art songs are characterized by the use of musical styles, culture, living habits of ethnic minorities, etc., By combining with Shi Guangnan's personal musical style. The second is the “Musical melodies with different national characteristics”, This model is the combination of the tone, rhythm and melody of southern China and northern China. “Musical melodies with different national characteristics” is to bind all the musical characteristics of the 56 ethnic groups in China in one framework，and he used western composition skills and the music characteristics of Chinese ethnic minorities to make the style of his musical works colorful.
Finally, the perfect fusion of these two modes, he created the “Xi's pattern”. This pattern has a lot to do with his accumulation of his social experience and music experience. Because his art songs have beautiful melody, outstanding musical personality, and the characteristics of traditional folk music. Therefore, his art songs are used as vocal music teaching materials by Chinese higher art colleges and universities. His music works span from the 1950s to the early 21st century. He has integrated the musical composition methods and features of these periods. Therefore, his nationalized musical features have had a great influence on the musical creative thoughts and methods of other musicians.
I hope this research can help people better understand and perform Shi Guangnan's art songs，and help the singers and students singing Shi Guangnan's art songs to better sing the feeling of the national cultural connotation and characteristics in the songs.
Clustering of Post-Disaster Building Damage Levels Using Discrete Wavelet Transform and Principal Component Analysis
Authors: Purnamasari Putri , Imamudin Mochamad , Zaman Syahiduz , Syauqi A’la , Almais Agung Teguh Wibowo
Published: February 2025

Damage assessment of buildings after natural disasters is generally performed manually by a team of experts at the disaster site, making it prone to human error and resulting in low accuracy in classifying the level of damage. This research aims to develop a more efficient and accurate method in post-disaster building damage assessment by integrating Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) techniques. The main contribution of this research is the use of DWT as well as the application of this method on more than one image to improve the accuracy of damage level classification. A total of nine unlabelled images of post-disaster buildings were used in this study, which were obtained from the Regional Disaster Management Agency or Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah (BPBD) of Malang City, Indonesia. The methods applied include data pre-processing, DWT decomposition for image analysis to identify features, and clustering using PCA to cluster the level of building damage into light, medium, and heavy categories, which are then evaluated based on accuracy. The results showed that the method yielded 100% accuracy with validation results from surveyors, as evidenced through 2D and 3D visualisations based on principal components (PC1-PC3). These findings confirm that the integration of DWT and PCA can be an effective alternative in improving the accuracy of post-disaster building damage assessment, as well as supporting decision-making in rehabilitation and reconstruction after natural disasters.
Use and Misuse of a Fast Approximation: Not a Criticism, but a Caution
Authors: Rainey Carlisle
Published: February 2025

A commentary on Isager, van ‘t Veer, and Lakens’ (2024) “Replication value as a function of citation impact and sample size” (https://osf.io/preprints/metaarxiv/knjea). I caution researchers that the fast approximation can easily become a harmful crutch; it might substitute for researchers’ expert judgment of replication value and stifle detailed, substantive arguments.
Dividing up the pie: allocating attention across dual-tasks
Authors: Liang Garston
Published: February 2025

Daily life, whether at home or at work, requires people to split their attention. These simultaneous demands can be exhausting and one strategy is to reallocate attention towards a pressing demand at the expense of others. Choosing how to allocate limited cognitive resources is the basis of many psychological theories but few have directly investigated the cognitive mechanism that drives the resource allocation process. In this paper, we present a novel joint-computational approach that highlights the central role of attentional resource allocation in dual-task environments. We present two paired experiments where participants simultaneously complete a Multiple-Object-Tracking task (MOT) alongside a Detection Response Task (DRT). In breaking with previous modeling investigations, our computational framework unites separate decision-making models under the control of a single allocation process that makes accurate predictions under a range of cognitive demands. Foremost, the current investigation provides a framework for quantifying the subjective and latent processes involved in divided attention. We discuss the theoretical implications of our approach and highlight the flexibility of decision-makers to adjust where resources are spent under dynamically shifting workloads.
Toward Polarization-Enabled Wildfire Detection
Authors: DeLeon Clarissa
Published: February 2025

Wildfire season in the United States is becoming longer with more intense fires. The NationalInteragency Fire Center has reported an annual increase in the burned area of 800 km2/yr since1980 [1]. Currently, widespread techniques for detecting wildfires rely on humans in watchtowers,satellite imagery, and strategically placed sensors or cameras. These techniques have shown theability to detect wildfires within 24 hours or as short as 1 minute after ignition. However, thereare several disadvantages to these methods. Watch towers and satellites are limited in spatialcoverage and require the wildfire to be large enough for detection at large distances. Sensors andcameras offer increased spatial coverage but require that the wildfire be within the field of viewof the camera or the coverage of the sensor [2]. More robust detection methods are being exploredto find solutions that are not dependent on the wildfire being within the field of view.The positions of the four sky polarization neutral points (points of unexpected random polariza-tion) are changed by the presence of aerosols (e.g. smoke, dust) anywhere within the sky dome [3,4, 5, 6]. So, monitoring their positions offers a promising tool for wildfire detection [1, 7]. However,more studies are needed to test the validity of this prospect. This comprehensive exam explicatesthe fundamental optical physics principles of sky polarization neutral points and then showcases theoptical engineering and image science tools needed to obtain an image of the Babinet neutral point.
Can Participatory Irrigation Management be an answer to Sustainable Irrigation Water Management? A case study from India
Authors: Giri Saigdha , Chattopadhyay Subhra
Published: February 2025

Participation of the communities at various tiers of irrigation management has gained popularity over the years. A parallel urge has been the promotion of sustainable practices that can provide high resource efficiency and greater returns with smaller resource outlay. Though studies have focused on both the issues, few have tried to link both. This study attempts to add to the existing knowledge by exploring whether sustainable management of irrigation can be achieved with the inclusion of farmers themselves in the operation and management of irrigation. For these 250 farmers who are members of Water Users Associations (WUAs) and 120 farmers who have never been a part of any WUA have been interviewed using Focus Group Discussion. Relative Irrigation Supply (RIS) and Irrigation Water Productivity (IWP) calculated using the CROPWAT 8.0 software of FAO, have been selected as the indicators of sustainability. Results show that the RIS among the participant farmers is lower than the non-participant farmers. The variability in RIS between the groups is statistically significant at p<0.05. The IWP is higher among the participant farmers and lower among the non-participants. The variance in IWP between the groups is not significant statistically. The strict adherence to water fees payment and training on rationed water use has imbibed water saving practices among the participant farmers. Thus, the study indicates that Participatory Irrigation Management can sustainability of irrigation practices among users and hence establishes a link between sustainable irrigation practice and community participation.
The Significance of Trees in the Himalayan Region and in the Rig Veda
Authors: Orton Martha
Published: February 2025

Trees are among the many elements of nature that are revered in the Rig Veda and honored by people living in the Himalayan region, as well as in other regions of the world. Consequently, this reverence pervades Himalayan culture. Trees are honored in many ways and revered for the strength they embody and for their role in enabling the worship of deities, as they are the source of wood for fires used in offerings, worship, and oblation. Trees are also honored for their essential role in enabling cooking fires and providing warmth.
This paper will offer a brief discussion of sacred trees in the Himalayan region and seek to examine the Rig Veda to determine the significance of trees as expressed in the text, exploring the various characteristics attributed to trees as described in the Rig Veda. For this purpose, the translations by Sri Aurobindo will be used primarily; however, translations by Ralph T. H. Griffith and Wendy Doniger will also be referenced.
Since trees provide the wood used in sacrificial fires, the paper will include a description of Agni, the fire god, and the spiritual seeker's honoring of him as essential to the spiritual quest and as the force behind evolution - both at the physical level and in the evolution of consciousness. Agni as a force for knowledge will be considered and addressed, especially as a force for spiritual knowledge and realization, with the transformative power that this implies.
Sources to be used include Hymns to the Mystic Fire and The Secret of the Veda, both works by Sri Aurobindo. Insights derived from these two books will be discussed as the analysis proceeds. Although the author is not familiar first-hand with the ceremonial rites associated with the Vedas, the paper will attempt to understand the psychological meaning and significance of the hymns and slokas as the descriptive analysis unfolds. Recognizing that the meaning is not readily apparent on the surface of the language and is often more symbolic and intuitive, the author will endeavor to explore the deeper meanings intended in the text.
Senior Year Clinical Trainees’ Perceptions of a Clinical Entrustment Scale in an Academic Veterinary Medical Center
Authors: Freedman Debra , Burton Erin , Rendahl Aaron , Molgaard Laura
Published: February 2025

Researchers explored senior/clinical year veterinary trainees' perceptions of the Goal Oriented Learner Driven-Entrustment (GOLD-E) scale. Researchers recruited trainees from on-campus clinical service rotations to explore the following questions: 1) How do trainees regard the feedback the GOLD-E tool provides? 2) How do trainees enter into the clinical feedback relationship? 3) How does the GOLD-E tool create opportunities for trainees to engage authentically with themselves and with clinical coaches (i.e., clinicians, technicians, interns, and house officers)? Clinical year trainees completed the GOLD-E form with clinical coaches during the 2018–2019 academic year. Data collection included both quantitative and qualitative methods using bi-weekly surveys and focus groups. Findings point to the need for: Thoughtful integration of feedback and coaching when assessing practice using EPAs; better understanding of the role coaches play in the everyday expectations and practices of learning to become a practicing veterinarian; and realization of trainees’ uncertainty concerning their role in the coaching relationship, the learning process, and when asking for feedback. These findings connect with the first paper in this series and further emphasize that culture change requires significant time and effort. Moreover, there needs to be careful consideration of organizational structures to effectively implement change.
Enhancing Credibility and Effectiveness of Certification Body Audits: A Comprehensive Examination
Authors: Qafa Rexhion , Barolli Ezmolda
Published: February 2025

Valid organizational conformity to standards is one of the key reasons why Certification Body (CB) audits should be conducted. Nonethe­less, their credibility and effectiveness are dubious, thus necessitating an in-depth analysis of factors determining the perception of the audit. This re­search examines CB audits by analyzing how client appeals, audit team dy­namics, consultant roles, threats to impartiality, and improvement oppor­tunities can enhance integrity and effectiveness during certification au­dit exercises. It reveals the importance of examining client appeals mech­anism for resolving discrepancies; recommends diverse expertise as shown through audit team dynamics; necessitates a clear distinction between roles and adherence to professional guidelines; suggests several threats to impar­tiality within the process of auditing while calling for risk control measures; indicates that collaborative approach will strengthen trustworthiness and efficiency in audits. Lastly, this study provides insights into CB audit com­plexities with actionable recommendations for enhancing the fidelity and efficiency of certification processes.
The Tax System in Albania and Its Impact on the Investor. Comparative Analysis with Countries in the Region
Authors: Harremi Marsida
Published: February 2025

This study aims to empirically analyze the impact of different tax rates on the dynamics of investments at the macroeconomic level in Alba­nia. In this study, a comparative analysis will be carried out with some of the countries in the region. Countries such as Albania, Kosovo*, the Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Serbia, which are part of the Balkans, have similarities regarding the tax systems and rates they apply to corporate profits, personal income, and consumption. These countries were chosen for the comparative analysis because of the similari­ty in historical, economic, and social developments. However, even between these countries, there are obvious differences regarding development poli­cies which will be highlighted during the analysis. The data were obtained from the Bank of Albania, the fiscal legislation of Albania, and the fiscal leg­islation of all relevant countries taken for comparison. Based on the tax sys­tem of each country, we will reach the conclusion of what impact they have on foreign direct investments.
Strategy for the Development of the Serbian Fruit Industry in Disruptive Times
Authors: Korhecz Reka , Sedlak Otilija , Marcikić Horvat Aleksandra
Published: February 2025

Scope of the contribution in addition to economic development, creating gross domestic product and creating jobs, agriculture plays a key role in ensuring food security. All these facts become especially important in disruptive times. The work is partly an evaluation of one of the most impor­tant sectors of agriculture – an analysis of the fruit industry in Serbia. In par­allel with that, the main goal of the research and also the aimed benefits for the reader is to show the state of the fruit market in terms of production ca­pacity, export, import, and a detailed analysis of the key players in the sec­tor. The main used methods were descriptive statistics and SWOT analysis of two fruit industries in Serbia. Based on the analysis, the possibilities for the development of the fruit industry will be presented findings which could be potential strategies for the improvement of this sector will be formulated.
Examining Consumer Attitudes Towards Online Shopping for Intimate Apparel in North Macedonia: A Study of Customer Expectations & Preferences
Authors: Jovanovska Boshkovska Nadica , Spasovska Sara , Petrovska Ilijana , Tomoska Misoska Ana
Published: February 2025

The main aim of this paper focuses on analysing consumer at­titudes toward purchasing intimate apparel products online. The necessi­ty for such research arises at a time when online shopping in North Mace­donia has become a daily routine, with statistics showing a significant pro­portion of consumers from the region engaging in online shopping. The ap­parel was selected for analysis, with a specific emphasis on underwear. Con­sidering the intimate nature of this segment within the apparel industry, a questionnaire consisting of 21 questions was distributed to consumers of the Macedonian underwear brand, Sara Fashion, via social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. The research gathered feedback from 80 consumers, from which the research findings showed that online shopping yields a positive experience.
Customer Satisfaction and the Use of Beacon Technology in the Hotel Industry
Authors: Car Tomislav , Kliman Anton
Published: February 2025

The hotel industry is undergoing profound change, driven by dig­italisation and technology. Mobile apps and beacon app technologies have proven to be powerful tools to enhance the guest experience, streamline op­erations and drive guest loyalty. These technologies allow guests to man­age reservations, access information and easily search for services via their smartphones. Beacon technology, which uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), allows hotels to provide targeted notifications and personalised content based on guests’ location and proximity. The topic of this article is the inves­tigation of personalised content through beacons and BLE mobile technolo­gy on user satisfaction and the impact on the hotel company’s revenue. The article aims to investigate the impact of personalised content on user satis­faction, their attitude towards the introduction of new technologies and the sensitivity of data sharing. To this end, an empirical study was conducted us­ing the survey method. The study found that a personalised service that uses as little private data as possible has a positive impact on user satisfaction. It was also found that a personalised service helps with product selection and encourages the customer to make a purchase.
Impact of COVID-19 on Sustainable Development in Western Balkans
Authors: Liça Denada
Published: February 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic, a global crisis of unprecedented scale, has caused profound impacts on societies, economies, and the environ­ment. This study investigates the relationship between the pandemic and its effects on the Western Balkans, with a specific focus on environmental and socioeconomic dimensions. While certain positive outcomes such as a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a surge in the Information Tech­nology and Communication (ITC) sector have been observed, the overall im­pact poses a substantial threat to sustainable development (SD). This study offers a comprehensive overview by identifying challenges faced by West­ern Balkans countries, assessing policy responses, and providing insights for a resilient and sustainable recovery.