bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Impact of Listening to Music During MRI-Fusion Prostate Biopsy Procedures on Pain and Anxiety Levels: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Coşkun Çağrı , Cem Bulut Ender , Çetin Serhat , Aydın Uğur , Küpeli Bora
Published: February 2025

Objective: Combined biopsy (CBx) is a combination of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MpMRI)-targeted prostate biopsy (FBx) and systematic biopsy (SBx). CBx offers highly accurate diagnostic rates, but the increased number of cores taken and the longer procedure time may pose challenges in tolerability compared to traditional biopsies in terms of pain and anxiety. This situation leads to the need to evaluate pain and anxiety.
Methods: In a tertiary hospital in Turkey, 149 patients with suspicious lesions (PI-RADS ≥ 3 on MpMRI) who underwent transrectal CBx were included between May 2023 and August 2023. Following FBx, patients underwent a 12-core systematic biopsy. During CBx, 78 patients listened to classical music, while 71 patients used noise-canceling headphones without music. Ten minutes after the procedure, patients completed the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (s-STAI, t-STAI) questionnaires to measure pain and anxiety. s-STAI determines how anxious a person feels at a specific moment. t-STAI indicates the general level of anxiety a person experiences independently of their current situation.
Results: Median VAS score was 3.6 (3.0 – 4.3) in the music group and 5.4 (4.4 – 6.9) in the control group (p < 0.001). The median s-STAI score was 38 (34 – 44) in the music group and 44 (39 – 48) in the control group (p < 0.001). For t-STAI scores, no significant difference between groups was observed. 
Conclusion: Incorporating music during CBx, alongside traditional pain management, effectively reduces pain and anxiety levels. Its cost-effectiveness, accessibility, and non-invasive nature make routine use of music during CBx procedures advantageous for pain palliation.
Improving opportunities for data linkage within Children Looked After administrative records in Wales
Authors: Bailey Grace , Lee Alex , Ahmed Saira , Scanlon Ieuan , Cowley Laura , Stuart Amy , Farr Ian , Brooks Caroline , North Laura , Griffiths Lucy
Published: February 2025

IntroductionLinkage of population-based administrative data is a powerful tool for studying important public issues. To overcome confidentiality and disclosure issues, records are de-identified and allocated a unique identifier. Within the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databank, these are known as Anonymised Linking Fields (ALFs). Assignment of an ALF enables linkage of individuals across multiple routinely collected datasets. Within the Children Looked After (CLA) Wales dataset, only 37% of the children have an ALF, limiting linkage to other datasets and, as a result, potential research. There are also other known data issues, including discrepancies with the week of births, duplicate identifiers and year-on-year changes in identifiers.
ObjectivesTo improve accuracy and availability of the ALFs in the CLA dataset, and overall research quality.
MethodsUsing several datasets within the SAIL Databank, we developed a six-step CLA matching algorithm to improve the ALF matching rate and correct for data errors. To assess the performance of our algorithm, we benchmarked against routine ALFs already identified via the algorithm currently used by SAIL.
ResultsOur algorithm increased ALF matching by 25%, assigning 61% of individuals an ALF. Inconsistent weeks of birth, and incorrect and duplicate identifiers were resolved. When benchmarking against the current ALF-assigning algorithm used by SAIL, our algorithm had an overall sensitivity of 90%.
ConclusionWe have developed an algorithm which demonstrates comparable ALF matching performance to the current algorithm used within SAIL, and which greatly improves the ALF matching in the CLA dataset. This algorithm may help to overcome potential bias due to missing data, and increases the potential for linkage to other datasets. Further development and refinement could result in the algorithm being applied to other datasets in SAIL.
Litigância Climática como Instrumento para Efetivação de Direitos Humanos Frente às Empresas Transnacionais
Authors: Gonçales Laura Rodrigues , Lima Clarisse Laupman Ferraz
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo examina o emprego da litigância climática para a efetivação dos direitos humanos em face do setor privado, sobretudo empresas transacionais. Em anos recentes, o fenômeno cresceu em número de ações e abordagens, impulsionado pela percepção de que agentes públicos e privados não fazem o suficiente para mitigar a crise climática. O estudo destaca o papel das corporações transnacionais na governança climática e analisa como a litigância climática pode responsabilizá-las, a partir do estudo do caso Milieudefensie et al. v. Royal Dutch Shell.
Особенности использования технологий больших данных в практиках профориентации школьников на педагогическую деятельность
Authors: Малахов Владислав Валерьевич
Published: February 2025

В работе представлены современные тренды в профориентации школьников на педагогическую профессию, связанные с технологиями больших данных, искусственным интеллектом и персонификацией карьерных траекторий. Показаны возможности базового источника анализа данных на примере социальной сети «ВКонтакте», который может быть использован для выявления идентификационных признаков педагогического сообщества и прогнозирования склонностей школьников к педагогической профессии. В статье представлены результаты эмпирического исследования, в ходе которого была сформирована организационно-педагогическая модель использования технологий больших данных в региональной системе профессиональной ориентации школьников на педагогическую деятельность, основанная на методах предиктивной аналитики. Модель позволяет идентифицировать ключевые факторы, влияющие на выбор педагогической профессии, и формировать персонализированные рекомендации карьерного построения пути для школьников. Результаты исследования могут быть использованы для разработки новых инструментов и методик профориентации, направленных на повышение эффективности выбора будущей профессии и снижение риска профессиональной дезадаптации. Материалы статьи подготовлены на основе использования методов теоретического и структурного анализа, фокус-группы, экспертного метода и метода моделирования.

The paper presents current trends in the career guidance of schoolchildren for the teaching profession related to big data technologies, artificial intelligence and the personification of career trajectories. The possibilities of a basic data analysis source are shown using the example of the VKontakte social network, which can be used to identify the identification features of the pedagogical community and predict the propensities of schoolchildren to the teaching profession. The article presents the results of an empirical study, during which an organizational and pedagogical model of the use of big data technologies in the regional system of professional orientation of schoolchildren to teaching activities based on the methods of predictive analytics was formed. The model allows us to identify the key factors influencing the choice of a teaching profession and form personalized recommendations for career path building for schoolchildren. The results of the study can be used to develop new tools and methods of career guidance aimed at improving the effectiveness of choosing a future profession and reducing the risk of professional maladjustment. The materials of the article are prepared based on the use of methods of theoretical and structural analysis, focus groups, expert method, search modeling method, theoretical research (idealization, modeling, schematization,), methods of theoretical and structural analysis, structural semiotic analysis, predictive analytics and simulation based on neural network data and parsing.
Моделирование при формировании профессионально значимых личностных качеств студентов среднего профессионального образования
Authors: Бабакина Елена Павловна , Попова Ольга Викторовна
Published: February 2025

Актуальным вопросом становления будущего специалиста как профессионала, востребованного в рамках новых социально-экономических реалий, является тематика профессионально значимых личностных качеств студентов среднего профессионального образования (СПО), рост подтверждается статистическими данными. В предложенной модели формирования профессионально значимых личностных качеств студентов СПО представлено содержание целевого, методологического, содержательно-технологического, контрольно-оценочного и результативного компонентов. Они служат основаниями для проведения формирующего эксперимента с учетом ранее полученных данных. В статье присутствует схема интерактивной формы обучения, включающая в себя внешнюю среду, контент, преподавателя, обучающегося, группу или класс.

The topical issue of formation of a future specialist as a professional in demand within the framework of new socio-economic realities is the subject of professionally significant personal qualities. At present, the relevance of pedagogical research in the field of secondary vocational education, which is strengthened through the social order of the state for middle-level specialists and working professions, is increasing. Also the demand for such research is confirmed by statistical data indicating an increase in the number of students of secondary vocational education. In the article we present the research of the conceptual and terminological field on the problems of formation of professionally significant personal qualities. The pedagogical research conducted by us at the establishing stage confirmed that an important aspect of increasing the competitiveness of future specialists is a high degree of formation of professionally significant personal qualities. One of the most universal methods of researching various phenomena in pedagogy is modeling. Modeling allowed to create a model of formation of professionally significant personal qualities in students of secondary vocational education, representing the professional activity of future specialists as aimed at a creative view of the processes related to the maintenance of various engineering objects, as well as the applicationин of knowledge and competencies, personal qualities within the technical and economic sphere. The article presents a scheme of interactive form of learning, including: external environment, content, teacher, learner, group or class.
The Use of Mesh Screens to Protect Industrial Facilities from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Authors:   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, Komarov A.A. , Gromov N.V. ,   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, Korolchenko A.D. ,   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering
Published: February 2025

Today, a significant threat to critical infrastructure facilities is posed by attacks of unmanned aerial vehicles of various types. The study considers the behavior of protective mesh fencings designed to capture and stop these aircraft at a safe distance from a protected facility, considering the potential detonation of their warheads. A methodology of calculation of the behavior of protective mesh fencings that is necessary at the design stage in order to determine the strength characteristics and structural features of frames to which protective mesh screens are connected has been presented.
The results of physical experiments have been provided; the mathematical calculations have been described. It has been shown that the mesh kinematic parameters under the impact of a falling object can be successfully modelled by mathematical models based on equations describing transverse vibrations of the membrane.
Comparing the results of numerical and physical experiments has shown that the discrepancies between them are within 5–8 %, which proves the mathematical model's reliability and the possibility of its use to forecast the behavior of protective mesh fencings under the impact of unmanned aerial vehicles.
The completed verification of mathematical and physical models helps to significantly reduce the volume of studies and field tests of protective mesh fencings.
The obtained results can be used as a basis for methodologies to design protective mesh fencings and develop regulatory requirements for identifying minimum distances of their allocation from protected facilities.
Persepsi Guru terhadap Pelaksanaan Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar di SMA Negeri 3 Padang
Authors: Afifah Syifa , Zuwirna Zuwirna , Amsal Mutiara Felicita , Pratiwi Rahmi , Fitriani Aura Syfa , Alifa Zaqiya Zahwa
Published: February 2025

Kurikulum Merdeka merupakan kurikulum dengan pembelajaran intrakurikuler yang beragam, konten akan lebih optimal agar peserta didik memiliki cukup waktu untuk mendalami konsep dan menguatkan kompetensi, Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui persepsi guru terhadap Kurikulum Merdeka di SMA Negeri 3 Padang yaitu prosese perencanaan , pelaksanaan dan evaluasi.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif yang menggunakan penelitian populasi. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik total sampling dengan responden berjumlah 65 guru yang menerapkan Kurikulum Merdeka di SMA Negeri 3 Padang. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan kuesioner. Uji validitas instrumen penelitian berdasarkan validitas logis dan emipirs sedangkan uji reliabilitas menggunakan teknik Cronbach’s Alpha dengan nilai koefisien reliabilitas > 0.7. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: (1) persepsi guru terhadap Kurikulum Merdeka di SMA Negeri 3 Padang berada dalam kategori terlaksana dengan baik (97%); (2) persepsi guru terhadap persiapan Kurikulum Merdeka di SMA Negeri 3 Padang berada dalam kategori terlaksana sangat baik (97%); (3) persepsi guru terhadap pelaksanaan pembelajaran Kurikulum Merdeka di SMA Negeri 3 Padang berada dalam kategori terlaksana dengan baik (95.4%); (4) persepsi guru terhadap proses penilaian Kurikulum Merdeka di SMA Negeri 3 Padang berada dalam kategori terlaksana sangat baik (84,6%).
Desain Media Pembelajaran melalui E-cerita Bergambar pada Pembelajaran Qira’ah
Authors: Mahira Putri Nanda , Hayati Salma
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan design e-cerita bergambar sebagai bahan ajar inovatif guna untuk mendukung pembelajaran bahasa Arab untuk tingkat MTs. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Design Based Research (DBR) dengan 4 langkah (analisis masalah dan kebutuhan, desain, evaluasi, dan distribusi). Kuesioner dan wawancara digunakan sebagai instrumen untuk mengumpulkan data. Analisis data menggunakan analisis kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Hasil analisis masalah dalam pembelajaran adalah rendahnya minat baca di Indonesia yang  disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor. Untuk meningkatkan minat baca, beberapa strategi yang dapat diterapkan seperti menciptakan media pembelajaran yang menarik, dan memberikan penghargaan kepada siswa yang aktif dalam mengikuti kegiatan membaca. Hasil desain e-cerita bergambar telah menghasilkan produk bahan ajar yang memuat materi pembelajaran bahasa Arab dengan tema “Ashabul Fil” yang interaktif, kontekstual, dan menarik. Validasi produk desain dilakukan oleh 4 ahli. Hasil penilaian para pakar terhadap desain e-cerita bergambar bahasa Arab dari aspek isi dan bahasa memperoleh nilai 97%, dan dari aspek desain memperoleh nilai 96%, sehingga e-cerita bergambar yang didesain dinyatakan layak digunakan dengan mengikuti saran perbaikan dari pakar. Hasil penilaian guru terhadap desain e-cerita bergambar memperoleh nilai 94%. Hasil desain e-cerita bergambar tersebut menggunakan hyperlink dan dipulikasikan dengan cara dibagikan kepada guru bahasa Arab. Dengan demikian, desain e-cerita bergambar yang telah dirancang dapat digunakan sebagai bahan ajar dalam pembelajaran bahasa Arab di jenjang Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs).
Pengaruh Penggunaan Gadget Terhadap Perkembangan Kognitif Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar: Analisis Komparatif Dari Sudut Pandang Orang Tua dan Pendidik
Authors: Saharudin Saharudin , Noviska Della Wilza , Harsyah Ahmad Syauqi
Published: February 2025

Penggunaan gadget yang meluas di kalangan anak-anak usia sekolah dasar telah menimbulkan kekhawatiran terkait dampaknya terhadap perkembangan kognitif. Penelitian kualitatif ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji isu tersebut dengan meneliti pengalaman dan perspektif siswa di Sekolah Dasar Islam Cahaya Hati melalui wawancara mendalam selama dua bulan. Analisis tematik dari wawancara ini mengungkap jenis dan frekuensi penggunaan gadget, konteks penggunaannya, aktivitas yang dilakukan, serta dampak yang diamati terhadap kemampuan kognitif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ketergantungan signifikan pada gadget baik untuk tujuan pendidikan maupun hiburan, dengan implikasi pada rentang perhatian dan fokus tugas. Dengan mengacu pada teori perkembangan kognitif seperti perspektif konstruktivis Piaget, Zona Perkembangan Proksimal Vygotsky, dan Teori Kognitif Sosial Bandura, diskusi ini mengeksplorasi keterkaitan kompleks antara penggunaan gadget dan pertumbuhan kognitif. Rekomendasi disusun untuk mengoptimalkan manfaat penggunaan gadget sekaligus mengurangi potensi dampak negatifnya, dengan tujuan mendorong perkembangan kognitif yang seimbang pada anak-anak di era digital.
Sintren in Gender Expressivity: The Role of Women in Dance Traditions
Authors: Cahyani Magfi Redia , Precillia Monita , Jaeni Jaeni
Published: February 2025

The Study of Sintren in Gender Expressivity: The Role of Women in Dance Traditions analyzes the role of Cirebonese women in expressing and preserving the art of Sintren. This research aims to further analyze and examine how women contribute to the arts and culture of Cirebon. A qualitative, empirical approach was employed, involving diverse documentation of events, recordings of speech, words, and gestures of the subjects, specific behaviors, written documents, and various visual images related to the social phenomenon. The study employs five stages of qualitative research methods, namely: (1) participant observation, (2) conversation analysis, (3) discourse analysis, (4) content analysis, and (5) ethnographic data collection. The findings reveal that, in a broader social context, the role of women in Sintren dance reflects societal changes. Although Sintren remains deeply rooted in tradition, women involved in its practice have begun exploring new aspects, such as innovations in movement and interpretation. These changes demonstrate that women are not merely passive participants in tradition but actively contribute to enriching and developing the performing arts. This creates a space for dialogue between tradition and modernity, providing women with opportunities to express their identities in a broader context. The study concludes that Sintren is an art form closely linked to the mystical and cultural practices of the Cirebon community. However, in the modern era, Sintren is increasingly marginalized amidst the advancements of the times. This is evident in the limited studies on Sintren, the scarcity of its documentation, and its performances being limited to specific groups. Such conditions highlight the need for greater efforts in preserving and revitalizing this traditional art form.
Traces of the History of the Composer's Role: Development of Deli Malay Music
Authors: Lukitaningsih Lukitaningsih , Priyatna Ajeng Silvi , Ayubi Muhammad Ali , Simbolon Kartika Sarma , Aritonang Mona Natalia , Wati Rahma
Published: February 2025

This article describes the role of composers in the development of Deli Malay music in the city of Medan and examines the development of Deli Malay music from a scientific perspective history. The purpose of this study is to analyze the historical traces of the role of composers in Deli Malay music and elaborate on the development of Deli Malay music in the city of Medan. The method used here is a historical method with a literature study for data collection. The results of the research on Malay music show a combination with Arabic music based on Islamic Sharia, as found in the instruments and musical arrangements adapted to Malay-style characteristics, the song lyrics contains poems about daily life, full of moral messages, and have an influence on the Malay community as well as on other ethnic groups, especially in Medan city. Malay music reached its peak in the 1970s, signified by the many Malay orchestras that grew and developed during that time. By the year 2000, Malay music had experienced technological advances in terms of musical instruments, making Malay music treasures more colorful, less rigid, and more varied, providing a new atmosphere in Malay music. The role of musical composers is important in the development and maintenance of Malay Deli's musical heritage. They are responsible for creating new songs, arranging traditional music, and preserving the existing music repertoire. Thus, the role of Deli Malay music composers is crucial in ensuring the continuity and development of traditional music, keeping this cultural heritage alive and relevant amid changing times.
Bungong Rencong: Representation of the Fighting Spirit of Inong Balee in Aceh into Dance Creation
Authors: Cufara Dwindy Putri , Gusmanto Rico
Published: February 2025

Inong Balee was Aceh's war fleet led by Indonesia's first female admiral, Keumalahayati. Inong Balee consisted of widows who lost theirhusbands in the war and girls who fought against the invaders. The progress of this fleet is represented as a Lioness standing proudly on the ship of the Sultanate of Aceh. This work emerged from the fighting spirit of heroic women. This Inong Balee spirit influenced the emancipation of Acehnese women. This is what makes Aceh women different from women in other regions, where Aceh women are known to have a tough nature.This spirit is interestingly implemented in the form of abstract dance artworks. The purpose of this research is to create an abstract dance artwork that represents the Lioness in the fighting spirit of Inong Balee in Aceh as a pioneer of emancipation. The method used is the creation method byAlma Hawkins which consists of exploration, improvisation, and formation. This research is expected to answer global challenges related to women's issues, especially women in social status. With the achievement of the objectives of this research, the research output can be targeted, namely a dance artwork entitled Bungong Rencong, a scientific article in an accredited national journal, and a copyright certificate for the artwork.
Salam Betawi Punya Aye: Brand Awareness Development Strategy For Visitors of KPB Betawi Setu Babakan
Authors: Aprilia Lu'luwatin Rosdiana , Putra Bagus Alifiano , Chofifah Marthika Nour
Published: February 2025

This study explores strategies for developing visitor brand awareness through the use of "Salam Betawi Punya Aye" in the Betawi Cultural Village area of Setu Babakan. The SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats), IFAS (Internal Factors Analysis Summary), and EFAS (External Factors Analysis Summary) analysis methods were employed to formulate appropriate strategies. Findings indicate the significant potential of "Salam Betawi Punya Aye" in enhancing brand awareness, yet it faces challenges such as lengthy duration and lack of financial support. Proposed strategies include capitalizing on opportunities such as promoting Betawi culture in the education and tourism sectors and leveraging technology. In conclusion, the primary focus should be on addressing weaknesses, such as shortening the duration of the greeting and increasing flexibility. This, it is hoped that these strategies will effectively strengthen the promotion and preservation of Betawi culture in Setu Babakan.
Transformation of Female Masculinity in Bala Anjani Dance to Webtoon Comics as Gender Education Media
Authors: Nahdlatuzzaniyah Nahdlatuzzaniyah , Sudewi Ni Ketut Putri Nila , Putrajip Mohamad Yudisa
Published: February 2025

Bala Anjani Dance contains a message of gender equality, emphasizing that women and men have equal positions. This social message aims to eliminate gender discrimination and destroy negative stereotypes against women. However, the limitations of traditional art media limit the reach of this message. This study aims to transform masculinity in the choreography of the Bala Anjani Dance, which is full of social values, into a digital comic media based on the Webtoon platform to reach the wider community, especially the younger generation. The research method uses a qualitative-descriptive approach to analyze the art of the Bala Anjani Dance and a design approach to produce comic products. The media transfer process includes several stages: (1) ecranization to transfer the moral message of gender equality into a comic story; (2) reduction, namely simplifying the original story to make it more interesting; (3) additions and variations to the story, setting, and characterization; (4) product testing on 30 students; and (5) implementation, namely the creation of a digital comic to be published on Webtoon. The results of the study produced the character and story of the comic "Bala Anjani" which raises the value of gender equality. Based on the test, 100% of respondents considered the character illustrations attractive, 87% stated that the color composition was harmonious, and 84% considered the storyline easy to understand. All respondents agreed that the story conveys a moral message of gender equality. The final product in the form of comic panels is ready to be published on Webtoon. This study shows that the transformation of traditional art into digital media is effective in conveying social messages to a wider audience. This approach has the potential to be a model for media transfer for other traditional arts to support education and gender equality campaigns.
The Symbolic Meaning of Upuh Ulen-Ulen Cloth in the Socio-Cultural Context of Central Aceh Society
Authors: Mufliah Mufliah , Muharamsyah Rambang , Khairani Cut
Published: February 2025

Upuh ulen-ulen cloth is traditional clothing of the Gayonese people which has a karawang gayo motif in it. The Karawang Gayo motif is philosophical and has various functions that are adapted to the lives of local people. The aims of this research are to 1) reveal the meaning of the upuh ulen ulen cloth in traditional marriages, 2) reveal the symbolic meaning of the upuh ulen ulen clothing, 3) reveal the cultural value of upuh ulen ulen in everyday life. The approach used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation, interviews and documentation. The subjects in this research were 6 people consisting of Gayo cultural figures and artists, MAG commissioners, teachers, entrepreneurs (farmers), and tailors. From the results of data analysis, it was found that the use of upuh ulen ulen cloth in marriage means a change in status, starting from becoming a husband and wife, and also the parents' expectations for their child's household life. Apart from that, the symbolic meaning of the upuh ulen ulen cloth is related to each symbol which has a philosophical meaning in the life of the Gayo community. Meanwhile, the cultural values contained in the upuh ulen ulen cloth include customs and also values found in social life.
The Effect of Implementing Suscatin KUA Makassar City on the Readiness of Prospective Married Couples to Build a SAMAWA Family
Authors: Jumliadi
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan eksperimen metode pre-eksperimental dengan desain one group pretest-posttest. Penelitian dilaksanakan Kantor Urusan Agama (KUA) Kota Makassar, dengan subjek 40 pasangan calon pasangan suami istri. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu simple random sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, angket dan dokumentasi. Data tersebut selanjutnya dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis deskriptif dan inferensial dengan menggunakan SPSS. Hasil dari analisis deskriptif dimana nilai rata-rata pree tes 48,24 dan nilai rata-rata post tes 86,00 dengan kategori sangat baik kemudian hasil dari analisis inferensial dimana uji normalitas 0,300, uji homogenitas 0.633 dan hasil uji t 0.000, dari hasil tersebut disimpulkan terdapat pengaruh pelaksanaan Suscatin KUA Kota Makassar terhadap kesiapan calon pasangan suami istri membina keluarga SAMAWA.
Menelusuri Tradisi Tukar Cincin dalam Mappetuada: Implikasi Maqasidh Al-Syariah terhadap Keluarga dan Masyarakat
Authors: Jumiyati  , Abd. Hakim  , Anwar Wirani Aisiyah , Wahyu A. Rio Makkulau , Putri Kurniati
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini mengkaji tradisi tukar cincin dalam prosesi Mappettuada, yang merupakan bagian dari khitbah dalam budaya masyarakat Bugis, dengan fokus pada implikasi Maqasidh al-Syariah terhadap keluarga dan masyarakat. Tradisi ini tidak hanya menjadi simbol cinta dan komitmen antara calon pengantin, tetapi juga mencerminkan nilai-nilai sosial dan religius yang mendalam dalam masyarakat Bugis. Penelitian ini berusaha untuk memahami bagaimana Mappettuada berperan dalam memperkuat ikatan sosial, serta bagaimana tradisi ini selaras dengan prinsip-prinsip Maqasidh al-Syariah, khususnya dalam perlindungan agama (hifdz al-din), jiwa (hifdz al-nafs), dan keturunan (hifdz al-nasl). Dengan pendekatan kualitatif-deskriptif dan fenomenologi, penelitian ini mengeksplorasi dinamika hubungan antara adat dan syariat dalam konteks pernikahan, serta dampaknya terhadap kesejahteraan keluarga dan keharmonisan masyarakat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tradisi tukar cincin dalam Mappettuada tidak hanya memperkuat hubungan antar individu dan keluarga, tetapi juga berfungsi sebagai sarana untuk menjaga nilai-nilai moral dan agama dalam komunitas Bugis, sekaligus menjadi bukti adanya sinkronisasi antara adat lokal dan syariat Islam.
Analasis Perkembangan Peserta Didik dengan Pendekatan TARL di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Dhani Rahmat
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to explore the analysis of learner development with the TaRL approach in elementary schools. TaRL is a learning approach that adapts learning material to the level of understanding of individual learners. The research method used is a qualitative approach with the type of study of documents or literature. The qualitative approach emphasizes a deep understanding of the phenomenon under study. Data analysis is carried out by literature studies that collect and analyze various written documents, such as journal articles, books, reports, and other official documents relevant to the research topic. The results can be concluded that the analysis of student development with the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach in elementary schools shows the positive impact of this method on student development. The implementation of TaRL in elementary schools is a potential strategy in improving the quality of education and producing students who are better prepared to face future challenges
Perubahan Sistem Politik Kerajaan Sawitto Pasca Perlawanan terhadap Kolonial Belanda (1905-1906)
Authors: Zulfahmi  , Musyarif  , A. Nurkidam
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini berkonsentrasi pada perlawanan Kerajaan Sawitto terhadap pemerintah kolonial Belanda. Ini menekankan proses perselisihan antara kerajaan dan pemerintah kolonial, serta efek dari perselisihan tersebut. Penulis menggunakan metode sejarah yang terdiri dari empat langkah: pengumpulan data (heuristik), kritik sumber, interpretasi, dan historiografi dengan analisis sosial politik untuk menjelaskan hal ini. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa perlawanan Sawitto pada awal abad ke-20 terutama disebabkan oleh penolakan terhadap kebijakan pelabuhan wajib pajak yang memungut cukai impor, ekspor, dan pajak pelabuhan. Selain itu, campur tangan pemerintah kolonial Belanda dalam urusan domestik Kerajaan Sawitto juga merupakan faktor. Konflik ini akhirnya diselesaikan oleh pemerintah kolonial Belanda, memulai konsolidasi kekuasaan kolonial di Sawitto. Hal ini berdampak pada perubahan sistem politik lokal, seperti pengambilan wewenang raja oleh Belanda dan pembatasan peran raja Sawitto menjadi sekadar simbol. Kekalahan Sawitto menandai integrasi kekuasaan kolonial di wilayah tersebut dan memicu transformasi dalam sistem politik lokal, di mana peran raja dibatasi sebagai simbol tanpa kekuasaan administratif. Temuan ini memberikan wawasan mengenai dampak kolonialisme terhadap dinamika politik dan posisi kerajaan lokal dalam sistem kolonial.
Los dilemas de la educación superior mexicana en el siglo XXI: 30 años de investigación del Área de Sociología de las Universidades de la UAM Azcapotzalco
Authors: Montoya Zepeda Iván , Mejía Pérez Gustavo , Miller Flores Dinorah , de Garay Sánchez Adrián , Blanco Bosco Emilio , Guzmán Gómez Carlota , Silva Laya Marisol , Grediaga Kuri Rocío , Hamui Sutton Mery , Canales Sánchez Alejandro , Gérard Etienne , Rondero López Norma , Galaz Fontes Jesús Francisco , García Salord Susana Inés , Rodríguez Jiménez José Raúl , Gil Antón Manuel , Brunner José Joaquín , Grediaga Kuri María del Rocio , Navarro Cendejas José , Solís Patricio , López Zárate Romualdo , Acosta Silva Adrián , Casillas Alvarado Miguel Ángel , Camacho Rodríguez Karla , Loyo Brambilia Aurora Guadalupe , Mata Zúñiga Luis , Villa Lever Lorenza , Márquez Jiménez Alejandro , Marion Lloyd
Published: February 2025

En noviembre de 1990, el Consejo Divisional de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, de la UAM Azcapotzalco, aprobó la creación del Área de Investigación de Sociología de las Universidades (ASU). En el año 2021, el ASU organizó un encuentro académico para celebrar su trigésimo aniversario, se trató del Seminario “Los Dilemas de la Educación Superior Mexicana en el Siglo XXI: 30 años de Investigación del Área de Sociología de las Universidades de la UAM Azcapotzalco”, por lo que la presente obra busca presentar las memorias del seminario de aniversario, pero además de ello, se pretende dejar constancia de este esfuerzo académico y articular una reflexión en torno a temas comunes propios de la agenda de investigación sobre las universidades. La diversidad de miradas, temas y actores de los trabajos aquí integrados es reflejo fiel de la pluralidad de una agenda rica en aportes y perspectivas. El objetivo de este libro también es abrir un diálogo con el lector con los autores, posible desde distintos ángulos; por mesas, por temáticas comunes, a partir de las reflexiones finales de cada capítulo o en torno a los dilemas, las líneas y los problemas emergentes de la educación superior en México.
Development of a validated quantitative polymerase chain reaction assay and fungal culture for the diagnosis of Macrorhabdus ornithogaster in budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus)
Authors: Lang Danielle M. , Adamovicz Laura A. , Hung Chien-Che , Delk Katie W. , Langan Jennifer N. , Chinnadurai Sathya K. , Allender Matthew C.
Published: February 2025

Objective

To develop and validate a quantitative PCR (qPCR) assay for detecting Macrorhabdus ornithogaster (MO) and reproducibly culture MO from infected budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus).

Methods

A TaqMan qPCR assay targeting a 94-bp segment of MO 18S rRNA was evaluated for limit of detection, dynamic range, intra-assay variability, interassay variability, and efficiency. Proventricular-ventricular samples and feces from deceased budgerigars positive for MO on cytology were plated with Basal Medium Eagle or chicken serum media, 20% fetal bovine serum, 5% sucrose, 100 U/mL penicillin, 100 µg/mL streptomycin, and 25 µg/mL chloramphenicol at pH 3 to 4 and 42 °C under microaerophilic conditions.

Results

The qPCR was successfully developed and performed with high efficiency (slope = −3.355; R2 = 0.999; efficiency = 98.622) and low intra- and interassay variability (coefficient of variation < 2.63% at all dilutions). The dynamic range was 107 to 101 copies/reaction with a limit of detection of 10 target copies/reaction. Macrorhabdus ornithogaster was successfully cultured from 4 different infected budgerigars using this culture protocol; however, cultures did not maintain long enough for antifungal susceptibility testing.

Conclusions

We developed and analytically validated a TaqMan qPCR assay for MO detection. Macrorhabdus ornithogaster culture is possible, but further research is needed for culture maintenance and susceptibility testing.

Clinical Relevance

This analytically validated qPCR MO assay will be a useful diagnostic tool for the detection and quantification of MO in infected budgerigar feces. Reliable culturing of MO will provide the basis for antifungal drug susceptibility testing to improve treatment methods for MO in birds.
Can interprofessional education that embeds One Health be an effective platform for climate change education in veterinary and medical curricula?
Authors: Roopnarine Rohini , Webb Tracy L. , Riles Anuja , Tucker Claire , Watson Brittany , Chun Ruthanne
Published: February 2025

Climate change has been recognized as a significant public health threat, and education is needed to allow health professionals to better care for their patients affected by climate-related conditions. Medical students concerned about their lack of preparedness to respond to its effects on patient health, created the Planetary Health Report Card, calling for the inclusion of planetary health education into curricula. Veterinary students similarly express their lack of readiness in this area for practice. In alignment with the United Nations, the American Medical Association (AMA) and AVMA, promulgate educators’ development of climate education to prepare graduates for future practice. Implementing interprofessional education is a critical paradigm for closing the gaps on climate education in these curricula. Incorporating One Health related competencies into an interprofessional education curriculum would prepare future graduates to effectively respond to this threat.
Monitoring of Wastewater Parameters in Treatment Plants: Case Study – WWTP of Iasi City
Authors: Prăjanu Costel-Cătălin , Stătescu Florian , Toma Daniel , Toma Cristina-Mihaela Vîrlan
Published: February 2025

This article briefly presents how to monitor a technological process in a municipal WWTP, in order to better understand the treatment processes. Monitoring the parameters of wastewater in a treatment plant, involves monitoring the quality of wastewater through measuring and control equipment, sampling wastewater as accurately and as many points as possible, the ideal case being after each technological object or treatment step and analysis of wastewater samples as accurately as possible, also the ideal case being compliance with well-defined methodologies. Following the monitoring of wastewater parameters, data and study results are obtained that can be used to evaluate the technological process, make graphs and tables or to optimize technological processes. The research methodology consists in the presentation of the way of monitoring the wastewater parameters with the measuring and control equipment, the presentation of the sampling method and the analysis method, after which the obtained data will be presented graphically and tabularly.
Application of Geostatistical Methods in the Study of Algae in Water Reservoirs: A Review
Authors: Zawadzki Jarosław , Fabijańczyk Piotr
Published: February 2025

The growing pollution of aquatic environments, primarily of anthropogenic origin, combined with global climate change, has led to significant increases in eutrophication. This process often results in harmful algal blooms (HABs) of phytoplankton and algae in various water bodies, including inland lakes, marshes, rivers, seas, and oceans. These blooms pose a serious threat not only to aquatic ecosystems but also to human health. Understanding phytoplankton and algal blooms is inherently complex, as these phenomena manifest on multiple spatial and temporal scales. Comprehensive studies of phytoplankton and algae require the collaboration of scientists from diverse scientific disciplines, including biology, ecology, and environmental science. One of the critical tools in this multidisciplinary approach is geostatistics, an advanced and continuously evolving branch of statistics that specialises in analysing spatial and temporal phenomena. Geostatistics is particularly well-suited for the study of phytoplankton and algal blooms due to its ability to handle data that varies across different scales and locations. This review presents and discusses selected studies that employ geostatistical methods to investigate plankton and algae in various water bodies. It highlights the most significant scientific works that, in the authors’ opinion, represent milestones in the application of these studies. Furthermore, various geostatistical methods are explored, ranging from variography to spatiotemporal modelling, providing insights into spatial and temporal patterns and their variability of phytoplankton and algal blooms in aquatic ecosystems.
Optimising Low Carbon Inventory Decisions and Coordination for Used Clothing Under Carbon Tax and Carbon Labelling System
Authors: Gao Honghu , Tang Jialin Karen , Gong Daqing , Zhao Xiaoxia , Yan Xiaojie
Published: February 2025

This paper investigates the trade-off between carbon emissions and profitability in used clothing inventory management under carbon labelling and taxation policies. The study analyses various decision models within a two-tier supply chain comprising a single supplier and retailer, deriving optimal solutions for inventory carbon emission levels, sales prices, wholesale prices, and profit maximisation for each supply chain participant. Our findings reveal several key patterns: For environmentally conscious suppliers, both centralised and decentralised decision-making models show that increasing carbon tax rates lead to decreased inventory carbon emission levels of used clothing. When carbon tax remains constant, heightened consumer awareness results in reduced inventory carbon emission levels. For pollution-intensive suppliers under decentralised decision-making, the inventory carbon emission levels follow a U-shaped trend. Similarly, when carbon tax is fixed, increasing consumer awareness of carbon labels also produces a U-shaped trend in suppliers’ inventory carbon emission levels. Under centralised decision-making, higher carbon tax rates consistently lead to decreased inventory carbon emission levels. Additionally, stronger consumer preferences for low-carbon labels result in reduced used clothing inventory carbon emission levels. When the baseline of low carbon levels is identical, carbon tax and carbon regulation intensity demonstrate similar effects on inventory carbon emission levels, demand, supply chain profits, and coordination mechanisms, while exhibiting opposite effects on sales prices. The study achieves supply chain coordination through an optimal wholesale price contract based on Nash bargaining, with numerical analysis validating the proposed model.
Synthesis of Sustainable Superabsorbent Biopolymer: Modified Rice Straw Cellulose with Initiator and Crosslink Agent
Authors: Susmanto Prahady , Putri Anggi Junia , Parwati Ajeng
Published: February 2025

Superabsorbent biopolymers are polymer-based materials that have high absorption capabilities made from synthetic monomers modified with natural monomers such as cellulose. The addition of cellulose as a natural monomer is to produce a product with superabsorbent properties biodegradable so as not to have a negative impact to the environment. The aim of this research was to determine the potential of rice straw cellulose to be used as a natural monomer in the manufacture of superabsorbent biopolymers. The preparation of this superabsorbent biopolymer was carried out by varying the concentration of the initiator and crosslink agent. Initiator variation potassium persulfate (KPS) namely 0.2 %; 0.4 %; 0.6 %; and 0.8 %; meanwhile, variation crosslink agent in the form of citric acid was 0 g, 2 g, 4 g, 6 g, and 8 g with the addition of 20 g acrylamide. Functional group analysis was carried out by testing Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) indicating the presence of -OH, C-H, and C=C functional groups in rice straw cellulose that shows the potential to be the material for producing superabsorbent polymer. The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis showed that the morphology of superabsorbent, the surface of the superabsorbent biopolymer looks denser, this indicates that there has been a bond formation between the monomer and crosslink agent. The results showed that the superabsorbent biopolymer produced with variations in initiator concentrations of 0.6 % and crosslink agent 6 g has a water absorption capacity and swelling in solution with buffer acetate the best were 1304.3 % and 10.26 w/w respectively.
Parameter Tuning of A Binary Pareto Whale Optimization Algorithm Using Taguchi Grey Relational Analysis
Authors: Haleel Aseel Jameel , Dawood Lamyaa Mohammed
Published: February 2025

Parameter values of any metaheuristic algorithm affect the performance of the algorithm search. However, using statistics to estimate the proper values for the algorithm’s parameters will be feasible to make optimization algorithm more robust and effective. The aim of this paper is to investigate the optimal control parameter values for the Binary Pareto Whale Optimization Algorithm BPWOA, which is used for solving maintenance scheduling problem at a power plant. Three algorithm control parameters involving population size, iteration number, and archive size were fine-tuned using Taguchi-Grey Relational Analysis GRA to achieve an optimal maintenance schedule with maximum power supply, minimum fuel expense, and minimum Carbone Dioxide CO2 emissions. The algorithm runs carried out based on Taguchi experiment design using L25 orthogonal array. The Grey Relational Grade GRG metric is utilized to evaluate the BPWOA performance. The results show that the Taguchi-Grey relational analysis approach is a dependable and efficient way to generate new optimal values for the BPWOA control parameters, allowing for multi-objective power plant maintenance scheduling with fewer runs in less time and a 20% improvement in GRG of objectives.
Gabriel's Story
Authors: MacRae Ian
Published: February 2025

I once lived for a time abroad; upon my return to Canada, I was filled with the deep solitude and sense of loss of one who is shorn from language, from culture and place, from familiar ways of living and of perceiving time. [...]
Exploring the Mundane
Authors: Biosucci Mia
Published: February 2025

[photographs]
no longer wings to fly
Authors: Sathiyamoorthy Sanj
Published: February 2025

[photograph]