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Special Thanks to Reviewers 2021-2022
Authors: Choi Woonsup
Published: February 2025

Sincere thanks are extended to the individuals who reviewed manuscripts for International Journal of Geospatial and Environmental Research during the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2022.
Special Thanks to Reviewers 2023-2024
Authors: Choi Woonsup
Published: February 2025

Sincere thanks are extended to the individuals who reviewed manuscripts for International Journal of Geospatial and Environmental Research during the period from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024.
AI-Driven Governance: Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Public Administration
Authors: LI CHANGKUI
Published: February 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming public administration by improving efficiency, enhancing transparency, and facilitating data-driven decision-making. This paper explores the integration of AI in government decision-making, examining its applications, challenges, and policy recommendations. The study highlights the role of AI in policy analysis, administrative efficiency, financial management, and public participation. Key challenges such as algorithmic bias, data privacy concerns, explainability issues, and regulatory gaps are discussed. The paper proposes a set of policy recommendations, including the establishment of AI ethics councils, implementation of explainability standards, enhancement of public AI literacy, and the creation of AI transparency laws. Future research should focus on hybrid human-machine governance models to ensure AI adoption aligns with democratic principles and accountability standards. Ultimately, responsible AI implementation can democratize governance, increase public trust, and lead to more effective and transparent public administration.
Acid nostalgia: o Barberbeats, a arte pela arte e a cópia pela cópia
Authors: Maeso Benito Eduardo , Alexandre Tarik Vivan
Published: February 2025

Este artigo apresenta o caráter dúbio do movimento Barberbeats, subgênero de música eletrônica do movimento vaporwave. Em primeiro lugar, buscamos determinar a proposta do Barberbeats para estabelecer as diferenças do gênero em relação à música eletrônica e ao vaporwave. Consideramos dois níveis de discussão do estilo: enquanto simulacro ou cópia do movimento originário e o seu aspecto anestético, visto a indiscernibilidade do objeto em comparação a outros gêneros musicais como o downtempo e o lounge music. Para tal análise são relevantes conceitos como reprodutibilidade técnica, aura, música de fundo e desinteriorização dos objetos estéticos (conforme Benjamin, Adorno e Han) buscando realizar uma cartografia do objeto. Como desdobramento da investigação do objeto, postulamos a condição limiar do Barberbeats e a dificuldade em determinar com exatidão se sua proposta estética constitui um gênero próprio derivado do vaporwave ou se é viável supor, conforme Adorno, que se trata de música fora de lugar.
An Overview of Refugee Rights In International Documents
Authors: Ekram Yawar Mohammad
Published: February 2025

From the perspective of international law, the sources of the right to asylum are legal documents in which legal norms and regulations related to the right to asylum can be found. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the 1951 Convention, the 1967 Protocol, and other valid international and regional documents stipulate the right to asylum, but the general system of protection of refugee rights is the 1951 Geneva Convention and its Amending Protocol. In relation to the non-refoulement of refugees and illegal immigrants to their homeland, international regulations and human rights considerations play an important role.
THE AFRICAN DIASPORA AND ITS INFLUENCE ON AFRICA'S SELFIDENTITY CRISIS AND GLOBAL IMAGE
Authors:   University of Port Harcourt, Hamilton Preye Rachael
Published: February 2025

The study investigated the influence of the African Diaspora on Africa's self-identity crisis and global image within the context of international relations, applying identity theory as the analytical lens. The study critically explored how the diverse experiences and identities of the African Diaspora shaped the continent's self-concept and its portrayal on the global stage. The methodology involved a comprehensive literature review, drawing from academic articles, to provide an in-depth understanding of the relationship between diaspora identity and Africa's international relations. Findings showed that the African Diaspora, with its wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, played a significant role in shaping Africa's self-identity. The diaspora's connection with their ancestral roots was crucial in influencing global perceptions of Africa, impacting the continent's international relations and developmental pathways. The strategic manipulation and politicization of diaspora identities by various actors contributed to a complex self-identity crisis among Africans, both within the continent and in the diaspora. The study emphasized the importance of recognizing the African Diaspora as a central factor in Africa's self-identity formation and global image. By understanding the fluid and multifaceted nature of diaspora identities, policymakers could develop inclusive strategies to harness the diaspora's potential for positive change. This awareness was key to fostering a more cohesive and positive self-identity for Africa, enhancing its global engagements and influence.
IDENTITY POLITICS AND THE SELF-IDENTITY CRISIS: ANALYSING THE POLITICAL DYNAMICS IN AFRICA'S INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Authors:   University of Port-Harcourt, Inatimi Gamage Havilah Susan
Published: February 2025

This research investigated the challenging dynamics of identity politics and its profound impact on Africa's self-identity crisis within the realm of international relations. Through a critical lens informed by constructivist theory, the study examined how identity constructions influenced the continent's engagement with the global community. The methodology entailed an in-depth literature review encompassing academic articles, books, and policy documents, offering a comprehensive understanding of the political landscape. Findings revealed that identity politics played a pivotal role in shaping Africa's self-perception and external relations. The continent's diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious identities were often instrumentalized by political leaders to garner support, resulting in a complex web of alliances and conflicts. This politicization of identity contributed to the self-identity crisis, as individuals and communities grappled with navigating between their multiple and sometimes conflicting identities. The study also illuminated how global power structures intersected with the continent's identity politics, with external actors exploiting divisions for strategic gains. The research underscored the critical importance of recognizing the intricate interplay between identity politics and self-identity crises in Africa's international relations. By acknowledging the fluid and constructed nature of identities, policymakers can forge inclusive strategies that transcend divisive politics. This understanding is key to fostering more stable and prosperous relations within and between African nations, as well as enhancing their global presence and influence
EDITORIAL NOTE
Authors:   Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, ERAMEH Nicholas
Published: February 2025

Identity formation and preservation have become pressing issues citizens across the globe are confronted with as they move from one place to another in search of better life opportunities. Specifically, citizens across the globe have battled with preserving some of their core identities, ranging from religious, ethnic, national, cultural, and even regional identity. Though maintaining these forms of identity has proven much more difficult for migrants or settlers, either due to some formal or informal rules, citizens across the globe have continued to rely on songs ,music, dance, language, religion, cultural values, dressing, and other things to show their distinctiveness as well as maintain and preserve their identities. While this process appears easy for the older generations, children born in the Diaspora have persistently struggled with maintaining their inherited identity due to the growing influence of peer groups, the environment, socioeconomic factors, and other emerging factors.
THE RISKS OF DIVIDED IDENTITIES IN AFRICA: THE SOCIO-CULTURAL CONTEXT OF STIGMATIZATION OF MENTAL ILLNESS VICTIMS AMONG YORUBA-SPEAKING COMMUNITIES
Authors:   Caleb University Imota Lagos, Nigeria, Funmileyi Festus Ajomale
Published: February 2025

The risks associated with divided identities among Yoruba-speaking communities in Southwestern Nigeria highlight the complex interplay between culture and perceptions of mental illness. In the context of Yoruba communities in Southwestern Nigeria, the concept of divided identities plays a significant role in shaping perceptions and attitudes towards mental illness. The socio-cultural fabric of these communities is deeply intertwined with traditional beliefs, religious practices, and social norms that can contribute to the stigmatization of individuals suffering from mental health issues. Understanding this phenomenon requires an exploration of how cultural identity influences mental health perceptions and the implications for those affected. Using a qualitative research design, this study explores this phenomenon of Stigmatization of Mental Illness Victims due to Cultural Beliefs and Mental Health Perceptions, Impact on Help-Seeking Behavior, Social Consequences and Identity Division and Efforts towards Reducing the Stigma. This study reveals that individuals experiencing symptoms of mental illness is viewed as being fixated or cursed, leading to social ostracism. This stigmatization result in families hiding their mentally ill members due to fear of societal judgment, which further exacerbates the isolation and suffering experienced by these individuals. In conclusion the paper emphasized that stigmatization not only affects individual well-being but also disrupts family relationships and community cohesion. The study recommends that addressing these challenges requires multi-faceted approaches that
incorporate education, advocacy, and community engagement concerted efforts aimed at fostering understanding and acceptance while respecting cultural context.
EDITORIAL NOTE
Authors:   North-West University, Olajide Bamidele
Published: February 2025

The Journal of African Philosophy and Indigenous Knowledge (JAPIK) is a quarterly collection of well-researched articles that seek to present the philosophical and indigenous dynamics of Africa to the world. Africa as the cradle of humanity lives in a contradictory world where little is known about its glorious past and the riches of its indigenous reality in the present. To this extent, there are fears that if nothing is done to introduce Africa to the modern world for what it possesses and can offer, it would be difficult to compete with other regions as the world is gravitating towards unprecedented levels of development. The foregoing informs the establishment of the journal as an intellectual platform for discussing African philosophy and indigenous knowledge in a most needed nuanced manner. Given that African philosophers, thinkers and Indigenous knowledge custodians occupy the lower rungs of mainstream academic platforms, the journal intends to address this challenge through the publication of well-researched articles that bring African ontologies, epistemologies and methodologies to the fore. This helps in getting the needed recognition for African knowledge production in the world as the journal is committed to rigorous, multidisciplinary and inclusive discourse of issues on Africa and the African diaspora.
ANÁLISE DE VIABILIDADE DE NEGÓCIO: CASAS DE CACHORRO HI-TECH
Authors: Lázaro Guilherme Cravo Gouvêa , Bailly Rogério
Published: February 2025

In 2019, Brazil occupied the second largest pet market in the world. Data from the “Instituto Pet Brasil” reveal that in 2018, there were 54.2 million dogs living in pet conditions. Also according to the institute, this year the market focused on animals moved R $ 34.4 billion, with estimated growth for the next years. In addition to the relationships of affection and company, social networks brought a possibility of source of income money through these animals, through advertisements and sponsorships. This leads us to believe that, with greater exposure, we will still have a growing in this little and newly explored market. It is important to say, however, that animals are not able to participate in the life of their “owner” in an integral way: there are establishments that do not allow their entry, for health or risk reasons. We have, therefore, a problem situation: the tendency of socialization of animals, being participative in the human routine, bumping into places where the same can not enter. In this context, a possible solution emerges: a safe space where to leave the pet where its entry is not allowed.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DOS CUIDADOS DE ENFERMAGEM NA SÍFILIS GESTACIONAL
Authors: Cruz Tatiane Raquel Santana da , Falcão Bruna Christine Santana , Cruz Geovana Simões Carneiro da , Barreto Andre Albuquerque , Olindo Talita Marques Rodrigues , Tomazinho Irli Moreira , Bueno Wanessa Amancio dos Santos , Dames Guilherme Pereira , Santos Átila de Souza Fernandes dos , Gonçalves Fernanda Santos , Souto Fabiana Bezerra de
Published: February 2025

Objective: To describe the relevance of nursing care for pregnant women with syphilis. Methods: This study consists of an integrative literature review with a descriptive approach and a qualitative approach with the aim of describing the relevance of nursing care for pregnant women with syphilis. The terms “syphilis” and “nursing care” and “pregnant woman” were used, using the Boolean operators AND. Results: 27 articles were analyzed and 10 selected to compose the results of this work through the virtual health library in the lilacs and bdenf - nursing databases, Google Scholar and Scielo. Full articles were selected from 2014 to 2024. Incomplete articles, those that did not match the theme in question, duplicate articles and those in a foreign language were excluded. Final considerations: Nursing plays an essential role in the prevention and treatment of syphilis, through care actions. Guidance is needed for pregnant women on the importance of serological testing, even in the absence of symptoms, sexual activity and prenatal care. Professional training is essential to ensure that the management of gestational syphilis is appropriate, that professionals are able to interpret rapid tests and laboratory exams, and that the therapeutic approach is followed.
SÍNDROME DO MIOCÁRDIO NÃO COMPACTADO E SUAS REPERCUSSÕES ANESTÉSICAS EM CIRURGIAS NÃO-CARDÍACAS: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Crivellaro Laura de Lima , Saboia Karolynne Myrelly Oliveira Bezerra de Figueiredo
Published: February 2025

Objective: To describe the anesthetic strategies employed in patients with noncompaction myocardium, considering that these cases present a significant challenge due to the complexity of cardiovascular management. Maintaining hemodynamic stability during noncardiac surgeries is crucial to prevent serious complications. Literature Review: The anesthetic management of patients with noncompaction myocardium syndrome is a considerable challenge. In these circumstances, strict control of hemodynamics is imperative to protect vital organs, such as the brain, requiring monitoring and detailed anesthetic planning. In this way, it is possible to reduce risks and ensure the hemodynamic and metabolic stability of the patient. The syndrome has been diagnosed more frequently due to advances in imaging tests that perform the diagnosis. Final considerations: Careful anesthetic management,with hemodynamic support and strict monitoring, is essential for the safe recovery of patients with cardiac comorbidities. Adequate planning and early intervention can ensure clinical stability and a favorable outcome in noncardiac surgeries.
IMPACTO DO TABAGISMO NA OSSEOINTEGRAÇÃO DE IMPLANTES DENTÁRIOS
Authors: Veríssimo Matheus Harllen Gonçalves , Omena André de Almeida Agra , Borburema Rhuann Ayran Castro , Silva Andressa Mota , Alves Kayala Onawale Correia , Costa Pedro Bittencourt , Reis Caroline de Almeida , Santos Gabriel Batista dos , Silva Jeferson Tomaz da , Silva Maria Jessiane de Almeida , Mendes Tomaz Goulart , Xavier Sérgio Ricardo Canedo , Melo Jorge Luiz de Brito , Mayrink Luiz Eduardo Meireles
Published: February 2025

Smoking is one of the main causes that affect the success of dental implants, also in a very direct way, affecting the osseointegration process. Furthermore, this study aims to conduct an integrative review of the literature on the main impacts of smoking on the osseointegration of dental implants. For this, the following electronic databases were used: U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Cochrane Library, Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS); in addition, Google Scholar, an electronic library of scientific articles and academic papers from the gray literature, was used in order to search and identify studies that answered the guiding question of this integrative literature review. Then, the researchers selected the papers with analysis in the title and abstract, based on the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria were as follows: articles published in English, Portuguese and Spanish; case reports; laboratory research, randomized or non- randomized clinical trials, articles that are appropriate to the theme. The results of this review show that smoking is directly associated with a higher risk of failure in the osseointegration of dental implants, in addition to contributing to marginal bone loss and the development of peri- implant diseases. It was observed that the severity of the impacts increases proportionally to the number of cigarettes smoked daily. Therefore, smoking cessation is a crucial factor for the success of implants, and it is essential that oral health professionals guide and monitor patients who smoke to minimize risks and improve clinical prognoses.
TELEPATOLOGIA E O USO DA I.A. NO AUXÍLIO DIAGNÓSTICO
Authors: Falcão Arthur da Fonseca , Siqueira Carlos Alexandre Nogueira Affonso , Santos Bruno José Martini
Published: February 2025

Com o advento da pandemia em 2019, a telecomunicação se tornou essencial nas interações sociais e no trabalho remoto, impulsionando a telemedicina e, especificamente, a telepatologia. Este artigo explora como a telepatologia, uma vertente da telessaúde, utiliza tecnologias inovadoras para conectar pacientes e profissionais de saúde, abordando o déficit de patologistas no Brasil e a necessidade de diagnósticos ágeis, especialmente para neoplasias. A integração de inteligência artificial (IA) nesse contexto promete otimizar o diagnóstico anatomopatológico, elevando a acurácia e a eficiência na detecção de câncer, além de facilitar o acesso aos cuidados de saúde.

A revisão de literatura apresentada examina a aplicação da telepatologia e a importância do escaneamento digital de lâminas como ferramenta para melhorar a produção e padronização dos laudos. Destacam-se os benefícios da telepatologia, como a mobilidade e o acesso remoto a amostras, que ajudam a superar barreiras geográficas e técnicas.

Além disso, o estudo discute os desafios da implementação da IA na patologia, incluindo a necessidade de padronização, segurança dos dados e capacitação profissional. Conclui-se que a telepatologia, aliada à IA, pode revolucionar o diagnóstico oncológico, proporcionando um caminho mais eficiente e acessível para o tratamento precoce de pacientes com câncer.
Sobre crianças e pombos. Gestos de hospitalidade dirigidos à criança ferida
Authors: Mazzini Perrotta Claudia
Published: February 2025

A autora apresenta uma leitura do filme Minhas tardes com Margueritte, ancorada em psicanalistas que ressaltam a importância de receber com hospitalidade, na clínica, a criança que habita o adulto adoecido. Enfatiza a oferta do brinquedo-livro por parte de Margueritte – uma senhora de 90 anos, leitora assídua de literatura – a Germain, um homem de meia-idade, pouco letrado, identificado com a imagem de incapaz intelectualmente, que foi se consolidando em sua biografia. A partir do olhar benevolente de Margueritte e do reconhecimento das capacidades simbólicas e imaginativas de Germain, ele pôde revisitar e ressignificar situações traumáticas, em especial no que se refere à apropriação da palavra escrita, podendo assim voltar a brincar com esse objeto cultural. Mediante a desconstrução da narrativa e a descrição de fragmentos do filme, a autora propõe uma analogia com o fazer clínico psicanalítico, destacando a importância da ética do cuidado.
The Analysis Study Effect of Intermittent Fasting on Female Reproductive Hormones and Menstrual Cycle: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
Authors: Tuswandi Ahmad Waly  , Bayu Setyo Nugroho
Published: February 2025

Background: Intermittent fasting (IF) has surged in popularity as a dietary approach for weight management and metabolic health, yet its effects on female reproductive hormones and menstrual cycle regulation remain an area of growing scientific inquiry. This systematic review aims to evaluate the influence of IF on female reproductive hormones and menstrual cycle. Methods: The study followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines, reviewing English-language publications from 2015 to 2025. Editorials, duplicate reviews from the same journal, and papers lacking a DOI were excluded. The literature search was conducted using PubMed, SagePub, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar. Result: A total of 2,172 articles were initially identified through online databases (PubMed, SagePub, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar). After three rounds of screening, eight relevant studies were selected for full-text analysis. Conclusion: IF presents both potential benefits and risks for female reproductive health. While it may aid in weight loss, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce inflammation, concerns remain about its effects on hormonal circadian rhythms and reproductive function. Individualized approaches that consider metabolic status, hormonal health, and lifestyle factors are essential for optimizing the benefits of IF while minimizing potential adverse effects on female reproductive hormones and menstrual cycles.
Analysis Study of Diagnostic Imaging Performance and Accuracy of Kidney Stone : A Comprehensive Systematic Review
Authors: Haekal Mahargias  , Febrina Mayasari Gunawan
Published: February 2025

Background: Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis/urolithiasis) are a prevalent urological condition caused by crystallization of minerals in the urinary tract. Their formation can lead to pain, hematuria, infections, and renal dysfunction if untreated. The increasing incidence of nephrolithiasis is linked to dietary habits, metabolic disorders, dehydration, and obesity. Imaging is crucial for early diagnosis and management, guiding treatment options such as conservative management, medical expulsive therapy, or surgical interventions. Objective: This systematic review aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of various imaging modalities—ultrasound (US), non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT), contrast-enhanced CT, dual-energy CT (DECT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and KUB X-ray—in detecting and characterizing kidney stones. Methods: The study follows PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Peer-reviewed studies published from 2015–2025 were identified through searches in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Scopus. Inclusion criteria encompass studies assessing imaging performance in nephrolithiasis, with sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values as primary outcomes. Results: After screening, eight relevant studies were included. Ultrasonography, while radiation-free and cost-effective, has lower sensitivity than NCCT, the gold standard for kidney stone diagnosis due to its high accuracy. Dual-energy CT improves stone composition characterization, while MRI offers a radiation-free alternative but is less sensitive in detecting calcified stones. Conclusion: Imaging techniques vary in sensitivity and specificity for nephrolithiasis diagnosis. NCCT remains the most accurate, while US is preferred for radiation-sensitive populations. MRI may serve as a secondary tool where radiation exposure is a concern. Future advancements in imaging technology may further refine nephrolithiasis detection and characterization.
THIÊN NHIÊN TRONG TRUYỆN NGẮN PHAN THỊ VÀNG ANH TỪ GÓC NHÌN PHÊ BÌNH SINH THÁI
Authors: Đường Diệp Kha
Published: February 2025

​Theo Vương Nhạc Xuyên (王岳川), một trong những đặc điểm của phê bình sinh thái là tìm cách quay trở lại thế giới tự nhiên, khám phá lại trạng thái tinh thần của con người trong mối quan hệ giữa con người và bản thân mình, con người với con người, con người và xã hội, con người và thiên nhiên, Trái đất. Bài viết dùng quan điểm cốt lõi này của mô hình phê bình sinh thái để thực hành đọc truyện ngắn Phan Thị Vàng Anh. Vận dụng phương pháp so sánh và phương pháp khảo sát văn bản, bài viết tập trung làm rõ vấn đề mới là thủ pháp tạo dựng nhân vật và chủ đề tác phẩm gắn với thiên nhiên, đặt ra mối quan hệ giữa các yếu tố bên trong của tinh thần con người, đồng thời giải thích mối quan hệ giữa tinh thần và các yếu tố bên ngoài của nó từ điểm nhìn sinh thái học.
In-Vitro, In-Vivo Evaluation And Formulation Development Of Polyherbal Extract In Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rat
Authors: Verma Suryakant , Pande Milind Sharad
Published: February 2025

The current study focuses on developing an optimized tablet dosage form for a polyherbal blend consisting of ten herbs known for their potent antidiabetic effects. Polyherbal formulations, extensively utilized worldwide for long-term diabetes management, naturally contain bioactive components such as glycosides, flavonoids, alkaloids, and various other substances with targeted therapeutic activities. For this study, tablets were designed by combining polyherbal extracts from Gymnema sylvestre, Syzygium cumini, Pterocarpus marsupium, Psidium guajava, Mangifera indica, Costus igneus, Aloe barbadensis, Abelmoschus esculentus, Camellia sinensis, and Tinospora cordifolia, along with adequate excipients. Diabetes, a metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia, is a growing concern, and studies highlight that the synergistic antidiabetic actions offered by polyherbal mixtures often outperform those of single herbs. A total of nine formulations (F1–F9) were developed during the research. Of these, F3, F7, and F9, which were identified through promising in-vitro results, were designated PHF I, PHF II, and PHF III, respectively. These formulations were subsequently administered to animal models at a dosage of 200 mg/kg body weight. Thirty Male Wistar Albino rats were categorized into six groups: Group I (Normal Control), Group II (Positive Control treated with Standard Glibenclamide), Group III (Negative Control), Group IV (treated with PHF I), Group V (treated with PHF II), and Group VI (treated with PHF III). Diabetes was chemically induced in Groups II–VI by administering streptozotocin (STZ) to elevate blood sugar levels. Thereafter, PHF I, II, and III were tested for their antihyperglycemic effects over a 28-day period in the STZ-induced diabetic rats. Among the three tested formulations, PHF II (200 mg/kg) exhibited the most pronounced and consistent hypoglycemic activity, even outperforming the standard Glibenclamide treatment at 50 µg/kg. Results suggest PHF II demonstrates remarkable antihyperglycemic efficacy. Additionally, in-vitro findings consistently pointed to F7 as the most effective formulation. This study underscores the promising role of polyherbal formulations in managing diabetes. Enhanced formulations hold the potential for subsequent scale-up trials. Future research should focus on in vivo studies involving human participants and evaluations of in vitro-in vivo correlations (IVIVC). Overall, the results indicate that this polyherbal combination could provide a robust basis for developing alternative anti-diabetic treatments
Integrasi Kearifan Lokal dalam Liturgi: Misi Inklusif melalui Penggunaan Bahasa Sangihe
Authors: Kalundang Beatris Mouren Putri , Manopo Cala , Nusa Dwindi
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji integrasi kearifan lokal, khususnya penggunaan bahasa Sangihe dalam liturgi gereja di Sangihe, sebagai strategi misi inklusif yang menghubungkan iman Kristen dengan budaya lokal. Penelitian ini juga bertujuan untuk menggali manfaat penggunaan bahasa daerah dalam memperdalam pemahaman rohani jemaat khususnya pemuda, serta melestarikan identitas budaya lokal di tengah pengaruh globalisasi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan observasi lapangan, wawancara mendalam, dan studi literatur terkait inkulturasi agama dan budaya. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan bahasa Sangihe dalam liturgi gereja meningkatkan pemahaman jemaat terhadap ajaran Kristen dan memperkuat hubungan mereka dengan budaya lokal. Selain itu, pengintegrasian simbol-simbol dan ritus budaya Sangihe dalam ibadah memperkaya pengalaman rohani dan menjaga keberlanjutan tradisi. Namun, tantangan yang dihadapi meliputi keterbatasan kosakata teologis dalam bahasa lokal dan potensi misinterpretasi simbol budaya. Kesimpulannya, integrasi bahasa Sangihe dalam liturgi gereja adalah pendekatan yang efektif untuk menjaga relevansi agama dengan budaya lokal dan memperkuat identitas budaya, serta perlu adanya pengembangan kamus teologi dalam bahasa daerah untuk mengatasi keterbatasan tersebut.
Misi Kristen dalam Melestarikan dan Memanfaatkan Budaya Mapalus sebagai sarana Moderasi Beragama di Minahasa
Authors: Kaunang Toar Immanuel Putra , Parauba Aza Yeusy , Maradesa Erika Mirsa , Larungkondo Rosmey
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merumuskan strategi misi yang efektif dalam integrasi teologi dan budaya Minahasa untuk melestarikan dan memanfaatkan budaya Mapalus sebagai sarana moderasi beragama di Minahasa, Sulawesi Utara. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat membangun pemahaman dan apresiasi terhadap nilai-nilai budaya Mapalus, meningkatkan akses terhadap informasi dan edukasi tentang budaya Mapalus, melibatkan generasi muda dalam kegiatan pelestarian budaya, dan mengembangkan potensi budaya Mapalus sebagai sarana moderasi beragama. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui studi literatur. Data dikumpulkan dari berbagai sumber seperti jurnal, buku, dan laporan penelitian yang telah dipublikasikan. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa budaya Mapalus, yang merupakan warisan budaya masyarakat Minahasa, mengandung nilai-nilai luhur seperti gotong royong, persaudaraan, dan kerja sama. Misi Kristen memiliki peran penting dalam menjaga kelestarian budaya Mapalus dengan menanamkan nilai-nilai Kristiani yang sejalan dengan nilai-nilai budaya Mapalus, seperti kasih, persaudaraan, dan pengabdian.  Budaya Mapalus juga memiliki hubungan erat dengan konsep moderasi beragama, karena keduanya menekankan pada nilai-nilai kebersamaan, toleransi, dan penghormatan terhadap perbedaan.  Penelitian ini juga menyoroti pentingnya peran generasi muda dalam melestarikan budaya Mapalus, karena mereka merupakan penerus nilai-nilai luhur yang terkandung di dalamnya. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa strategi misi yang efektif untuk melestarikan budaya Mapalus sebagai bagian integral dari moderasi beragama dapat dibangun melalui program edukasi yang menarik bagi generasi muda, peningkatan akses terhadap informasi tentang budaya Mapalus, dan keterlibatan aktif generasi muda dalam kegiatan pelestarian budaya.  Budaya Mapalus dapat menjadi pondasi bagi pembangunan masyarakat yang harmonis dan sejahtera.
Analysis of thermal comfort in multifamily dwellings in the municipality of Teófilo Otoni / MG under the aspect of solar orientation and area of openings
Authors: Gomes Thais Mayara Rodrigues , Oliveira Milena Celestino de , Lima Lavínia Fernandes , Costa Iara Ferreira de Rezende , Neto Alcino de Oliveira Costa
Published: February 2025

The well-being of users of a residence is directly linked to the thermal conditions of the place, since, when these are favorable, they contribute significantly to the environment being functional and comfortable. Otherwise, the quality of life and health of users is impaired. The solar orientation and the area of ​​the openings in the rooms of a building must be studied even in the design stage, as it is known that these elements have a relevant influence on the thermal gain in the residence. Therefore, this work exposes an analysis of thermal comfort for two multifamily dwellings in the municipality of Teófilo Otoni/MG, a region marked by hostile climatic conditions. The methodology used involves the analysis of the solar orientation and the area of ​​the openings of the housing compartments. The results revealed that the first residence evaluated does not present satisfactory conditions of thermal comfort, as 50% of its compartments have inadequate solar orientation, 20% do not have openings and another 20% have openings with inappropriate dimensions. The second residence has efficient thermal comfort, since more than 70% of its rooms have excellent solar orientation and more than half of them have openings with adequate dimensions.
Case study of the emergency exits of the Institute of Science, Engineering and Technology of UFVJM
Authors: Rodrigues Josilane Alves , Sales Daiana Cristine Lima , Costa Iara Ferreira de Rezende , Neto Alcino de Oliveira Costa
Published: February 2025

In the field of civil construction, one of the areas that has shown potential growth concerns investments in Fire Safety, in view of the countless losses that have already been accounted for in occurrences of accidents that culminated not only in material losses, but also in lives human. This shows the importance of applying techniques and equipment that prevent the spread of fire in buildings and ensure the physical integrity of users, as well as the conservation of heritage. The objective of this work is the analysis of the Emergency Exits in the building of the Institute of Science, Engineering and Technology (ICET) of the Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), according to what is prescribed in the Technical Instructions of the Minas Gerais Military Firefighters (CBMMG), aiming at security in this educational environment. From the analysis carried out at the site, it was found that about 92% of the elements of emergency exits had some irregularity when compared to the requirements determined by Technical Instruction 08 - Emergency Exits in Buildings (IT - 08) of CBMMG. Regarding the analyzed widths, approximately 58% complied with the minimum width of 1.10m that IT 08 indicates. In this way, it is recommended that the emergency exits be adapted, especially in accesses where the width has been reduced due to the presence of obstacles.
MATHEMATICAL MODELING AND SYNTHESIS OF REVERSIBLE CRYPTOGRAPHIC LOGIC
Authors:   Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering and Management, Pune, Maharashtra, India, K. Kadbe Premanand , D. Markande Shriram ,   Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Sinhgad Institute of Technology and Science (SITS,) Pune, Maharashtra, India
Published: February 2025

Reversible logic has emerged as a pivotal area of study in the realm of computing, primarily due to its potential for energy efficient computation. Reversible cryptographic logic is an important area in applications such as signal processing, nanotechnology, bio-information, low power and lightweight applications and cyber security. The area and power constraints are as well taken into account of cryptographic protocol. In addition, intruders and hackers may snoop or modify identified data sent over the channel. Reversible cryptographic logic can be installed to prevent this situation. For this there is a need to study with optimal metrics viz. quantum cost, area, and performance. The feedback shift register is used for encryption and decryption techniques in a symmetrical way. This paper presents a comprehensive mathematical modeling framework for reversible logic circuits, focusing on the fundamental principles that govern their operation. We explore various reversible gate designs, analyze their operational efficiencies, and derive mathematical expressions that describe their behavior. By employing tools from combinatorial optimization and linear algebra, we investigate the trade-offs between circuit complexity and energy consumption. The modeling framework is validated through simulation results, which illustrate the advantages of reversible logic over traditional irreversible circuits in specific applications. Our findings highlight the significance of reversible logic in advancing quantum computing, low power digital systems and sustainable computing paradigms.
Adaptive Volatility Analysis: An Integrated ATR Model for Dynamic Market Conditions
Authors: Fu Zuofei , Zheng Yiyun , Lin Jindi
Published: February 2025

This paper introduces an enhanced Integrated Average True Range (ATR) model for volatility analysis, addressing the limitations of the traditional ATR in responding to dynamic market conditions. Using EUR/USD Forex market data from 2022 to 2024, the proposed model integrates traditional ATR with Rate of Change (ROC) and a volume responsiveness factor to create a more adaptive and real-time indicator. The methodology combines statistical, optimization-based, and correlation-driven approaches to derive coefficients that balance the contributions of these components, supported by a covariance ratio analysis. The results demonstrate the Integrated ATR's superior performance in capturing short-term volatility compared to the Traditional ATR, with improved sensitivity to market fluctuations. This study highlights the model's novelty in synthesizing multiple dimensions of market behavior while acknowledging its complexity and dependence on parameter calibration. The findings offer actionable insights for traders and analysts, with future research suggested to incorporate external factors and adaptive techniques for broader applicability.
Relationship of Customer Satisfaction with Store Attributes: A study of Shopping Malls at Dhaka and Chattogram cities in Bangladesh
Authors: Hasan Tarana , Chowdhury Chowdhury Zabir Hossain Tanim
Published: February 2025

Convenience Stores have to deal with many expressive, amiable and direct customers. Satisfaction differs from person to person. Appearance of store also moderates customers. Convenience sampling is used for this study and opinions of customers are collected. It has highlighted the factors that needed to be focused on increasing customer satisfaction. The study regards the positive association of customer loyalty programme, customer service and customer communication with store loyalty and store image. The study has helped the shopping malls to identify major issues in maintaining customer satisfaction. Store attributes and its necessity are also discussed in this study. However we have some limitations. This study, only used a sample of Bangladeshi people to examine our hypothesis. A longitudinal research design or experimental research is necessary to extend our findings. Finally, shopping malls can evaluate the importance of customer satisfaction and store attributes for future decisions in business.
-wl-6566-Improving Yield Efficiency through Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing Farming in Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Mishra Brajaraja
Published: February 2025

Farmers in regions with eruptive climate conditions are adopting Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing (PMDS) as an eco-friendly and sustainable farming approach. This paper used primary survey data collected by the Institute for Development Studies Andhra Pradesh to examine the adoption rate, costs, benefits, technical efficiency, and recommendations for scaling up PMDS farming. The study's findings highlight the necessity for targeted interventions and support to overcome obstacles and promote widespread adoption. This farming approach holds great potential for sustainable and resilient agriculture in regions that face climate variability. Farmers can achieve food security by maintaining agricultural sustainability through PMDS farming.
-wl-6932-Child Budget In India Through Age Lens: Evidence from a Case Study of Karnataka
Authors: Narayana M R
Published: February 2025

This paper develops new computational methods to analyse the patterns of age distributions and impact of age structure transition on Child Budget in India by a case study of Child Budget of Karnataka State. Main results show remarkable variations in allocation by three age groups (0-6 years, 6-14 years and 15-18 years) and by all types or categories of child centric programmes and non-programmes. Highest allocation of all types of child centric programmes is concentrated in age group 6-14 years (Elementary school going age group); and size and relative share of intra-age group allocations show sensitivity to age-adjustments. The results imply that the Child Budget allocation is not on a per capita basis and different as compared to age allocation patterns in advanced countries like OECD countries. These results are policy useful to (a) draw implications of age structure transition on future allocation to child centric programmes, (b) reduce the overestimation of allocation in mixed age groups, and (c) introduce new budgetary initiative to insulate the changes in size of Child Budget due to decline in projected child population. Lessons from this paper are of importance at national and state levels in India and elsewhere in the developing world, if their Child Budget are to be newly looked through age lens.
BR 119/2023 - wl-1896-Unveiling Kudumbashree:Empowering Women and Combating Poverty in Kerala; Kannan, K P and G Raveendran (2023); Poverty, Women and Capability: A Study of Kerala’s Kudumbashree System, Thiruvananthapuram: Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat Studies; pp xxv + 286, ₹ 600 / US $20.
Authors: Thampi Binitha V
Published: February 2025

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(wl-2622)-Free Movement Regime and Ethnic Belonging in North East India
Authors: Bijukumar V.
Published: February 2025

While the Government of India is mulling over scrapping the Free Movement Regime and fencing the India–Myanmar Border considering security reasons, both Mizoram and Nagaland governments perceive it as potentially disrupting the ethnic bonds among the communities across the border. The issue in question is a textbook example of how collective identity and shared values cut across the physical boundaries set by the modern nation state and how communities and nation state negotiate each other. Ethnicity as a primordial identity has the potential to disengage with political identity created by territorial states. However, the end result depends on the negotiating capacity of the state with different stakeholders involved in the issue.
(wl-2435)-Dispossession in the name of climate change?
Authors: Mudimu George T , Chipato Fadzai
Published: February 2025

Climate change has become the new buzzword in the current neoliberal epoch. On both sides, it is used by progressive forces to warn the world of the impending climate catastrophe. On the other side, capitalists have also used the catchy phrase to entrench their accumulation agenda. This article addresses how climate change politics—advanced by Borras and Franco (2020) shapes mobilities and displacements. Climate change policies are used to displace the peasantry from the land and incorporate the peasantry into accentuated capitalist circuits that further shape mobilities and livelihoods. To achieve this, the essay takes a twofold approach: first, it focuses on the institutional and policy terrain of climate change in Zimbabwe. Secondly, it draws evidence from empirical state-driven projects such as carbon trading projects and renewable energy mineral extraction that have been administered as measures to combat climate change. This addresses the core questions: how has climate change politics shaped state-society relations, and with what effects on marginalized populations? The goal of this article is to widen and deepen our understanding of how climate change politics and discourse are largely defined and molded by hegemony at the expense of the subalterns, who are supposedly the beneficiaries of climate change mitigation measures.
Employing an LSTM model with a self-attention mechanism to model variations in running pace
Authors: Jin Haoran , Juntao Wu
Published: February 2025

During the process of running, the pace varies with changes in time. Experienced runners adjust their pace by modifying stride length and frequency. To simulate the relationship between stride length, frequency, and pacing throughout a run using neural network methods, we can leverage the temporal patterns present in the data. The unique memory capabilities of Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks make them well-suited for this task. To enhance the predictive accuracy of the LSTM model, we incorporate a self-attention mechanism that improves the model's ability to associate information from different positions within the input data. This self-attention mechanism enables the model to identify which parts of the data are more significant and thus allocate greater focus during predictions, ultimately enhancing performance. The LSTM method augmented with a self-attention mechanism can accurately fit changes in running pace based on historical exercise data, providing valuable insights for practitioners in running sports. Experimental results indicate that this model achieves a fitting error on the order of 10-4.
Online Crisis Management Communication: Combining Sentiment Analysis and Critical Multimodal Discourse Studies
Authors: Polli Chiara , Santonocito Carmen Serena
Published: February 2025

In the field of online crisis management communication, AI-based social media listening tools (i.e., tools designed to track and monitor online conversations about a topic or brand) play a pivotal role in opinion mining and reputation audits. Compared to manual analyses, AI enables a faster large-scale collection and classification of vast amounts of data from several online platforms, thus facilitating the task of detecting and monitoring the sentiment linked to a brand and/or product. Nonetheless, AI-based analyses are far from unbiased. This paper adopts a critical multimodal perspective to explore the challenges linked to sentiment analysis in digital multimodal aggregations. It presents an empirical study in which the results of sentiment analysis performed by the social media listening tool Meltwater and manual tagging are compared to evaluate the efficacy of the tool in assessing online reputation damage following a crisis event. The findings of this study suggest that, in addition to possible incorrect classifications of texts (e.g. lack of understanding of pragmatic features or texts in languages other than English), the AI-based tool’s misinterpretation of emotional cues also includes multimodal ensembles. This is due to social media listening tools’ dependence on unimodal (verbal-only) classifiers that fail to produce reliable outputs. Despite the predictive power of these tools, the findings ultimately indicate that the accuracy of sentiment analysis is still affected by a hard-to-die bias concerning the primacy of language over non-verbal communication – a trend which is in contrast with the multimodal nature of semiosis and the proliferation of complex multimodal artifacts online.