bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Some aspects of extraterrestrial life in science fiction
Authors: Zalomkina Galina V.
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the article is to trace how science fiction deals with the theme of otherness in terms of the interaction between the concepts of aliens and earthlings, resulting in the perception of earthlings as aliens. Until now, this approach has not been used. The research was conducted on a wide range of science fiction authors, including S. de Bergerac, F. Godwin, H. Wells, H. P. Lovecraft, I. Yefremov, R. Heinlein, R. Bradbury, J. Corey, S. Lem, the Strugatsky brothers, N. Stephenson, P. Watts. Comparative motif analysis was used. The article notes that the concept of aliens in science fiction can develop in two directions. They can be seen as creatures similar to earthlings in physical and psychological aspects (a type of neighbor /inhabitant of another village), contact with them is possible and beneficial. Alternatively, they can be portrayed as completely different and terrifying creatures (a type of monster), contact with them is deadly or impossible. In science fiction, earthlings who have undergone some kind of mutation may be considered as “the different others”, even aliens. A characteristic feature of homo alius in science fiction is their language, which is presented as equally mutated through hybridization. The way that homo alius is perceived in relation to normal human beings in science fiction is always ambiguous, leading to a variety of relationships between the concepts within the semantic field of “friend or foe”.
La protection sociale des participants à l'opération militaire spéciale et des membres de leurs familles
Authors: Yavon Snezhana V. , Popov Alexander K.
Published: January 2025

Cet article analyse, sur la base des résultats d'une étude, les problèmes liés à l'obtention de diverses mesures de soutien social par les participants à l'opération militaire spéciale et les membres de leurs familles. L'accent est mis sur les difficultés rencontrées par les participants à l'opération militaire spéciale, notamment les charges psychologiques, sociales et physiques. La majorité des répondants disposent d'informations partielles sur les mesures de soutien social et rencontrent des difficultés dans les démarches administratives pour bénéficier de l'aide sociale. Un tiers des personnes interrogées s'adressent directement aux organismes publics de protection sociale, tandis que beaucoup de gens préfèrent communiquer en ligne (principalement via le portail des services publics). Malgré les inconvénients de l'interaction en ligne comme hors ligne, tous les répondants ont bénéficié des mesures de soutien social auxquelles ils s'attendaient. Une demande particulièrement forte concerne l'organisation de traitements en sanatorium et de soins psychologiques et psychothérapeutiques. L'article souligne la nécessité d'améliorer l'accès aux aides sociales pour les participants à l'opération militaire spéciale et les membres de leurs familles. Le développement d'une plateforme web pourrait simplifier le processus de dépôt des demandes et élargir l'accès à diverses mesures de soutien social.
Virtual representations of the Northern Caucasus peoples in terms of degree of their loyalty to Russia
Authors: Ivanenko Aleksei I.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the representations of Northern Caucasus ethnical communities in social network "VKontakte" in terms of their connection with Russia. This aspect of cross-cultural communications is expressed in a loyalty index, which represents degree of ethnical integration into Russian state. The base of this index consist of two factors: heroes and memorial dates stipulating relationship with Russia – from celebration of integration to sorrow about Russian victory in the Russo-Caucasian War. 15 Northern Caucasus peoples are investigated altogether through their virtual representations in 30 Internet-communities. Some peoples in virtual representations turn out to have a more general ethnonym and general self-consciousness: Circassians and Kabardians represent themselves as Adyghe; Karachays and Balkars represent themselves as the Alanla. In Northern Caucasus, higher degrees of loyalty are demonstrated by the virtual representations of the Alanla, the Ingush people, the Ossetians and the Lak people. Lower degrees of loyalty are expressed in conjunction with the commemoration of anti-Russian resistance leaders during Russo-Caucasians War, the most important of which is Imam Shamil. The factors which make loyalty higher are commemorations of the Russian Imperial Army officers of local ethinc descent, heroes of the Great Patriotic War and prominent Soviet activists. Examples of them are general Tonta Ukurov, sniper Abdulla Seferberov, pilot Yusup Akaev and astronaut Musa Manarov.
Outcomes of antibiotic therapy and transvaginal ultrasound-guided efficacy of transvaginal ultrasound-guided drainage in treating tubo-ovarian abscesses: Three case reports
Authors: Heidar Zahra , Esfidani Tayebeh , Moridi Atefeh , Anvari Mahtab
Published: January 2025

Background: To introduce minimally invasive methods for the successful treatment of tubo-ovarian abscesses (TOAs), an antibiotic regimen was considered the first line of treatment. However, in some cases, this approach fails, and another intervention (laparotomy or minimally guidance drainage) is required.
Case Presentations: 3 women with a history of long-time infertility, all of them were candidates for in vitro fertilization referred to the obstetrics and gynecology department with similar manifestations. For these 3 cases (30–40 yr) the first approach was a broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy. In 2 cases the last step in treatment was transvaginal ultrasound guidance drainage, and in one case laparotomy was done after antibiotic regimen failure; however, in all of 3 cases the best results were seen in transvaginal ultrasound guidance drainage.
Conclusion: Patients who have ovarian endometrioma and undergo an assisted reproductive technology cycle, as well as ovum pick up, increase the possibility of TOA occurrence in them. The use of transvaginal ultrasound guidance drainage approach for the treatment of TOA in selective cases, in addition to broad-spectrum antibiotics in patients might reduce their need for invasive treatment with laparotomy.
PECULARITIS OF COLLECTIVE IMAGES IN F.M. DOSTOEVSKY'S NOVEL “CRIME AND PUNISHMENT”
Authors: Romanova Galina I.
Published: January 2025

The author considers the collective images of bourgeoisie and officials in F.M. Dostoevsky's novel “Crime and Punishment”, largely determining the specificity of his artistic world. The relevance of the work is explained by the need for further study of Dostoevsky's character typology. The novelty of the study relates to the definition of the functions and specificity of the depiction of the class structure of society in the novel. The structure of the collective image is characterized, united by class nomination, static appearance and character, similarity of the plot role.
GENIUS AND THE CROWD IN LYRICS BY M.YU. LERMONTOV: THE TRAGЕDY OF ROMANTICISM
Authors: Kuznetsova Anna V.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the one of the key oppositions in the lyrics of M.Yu. Lermontov – Genius vs. crowd that acquires tragic features from the poet. In understanding the Genius and his conflict with the crowd, M.Yu. Lermontov follows the main principles of romanticism: the romantic hero is an introvert, contrasting his inner world with the external and, accordingly, “general opinion”; the inner self of a romantic hero feels such a moral and psychological influence from higher authorities that the hero feels like their “guide”; the romantic hero is an ambivalent personality: he embodies both the rights of truth, goodness and beauty trampled in the outside world, and the demonic elements are dangerous for everything around such a hero. One of the determining factors in the development of Lermontov’s lyrics is the understanding of the signs of genius, its nature, while the demonic principle, evil, tends to become a constant in the characteristics of the Genius. One of the options for the opposition Genius vs. crowd in Lermontov’s lyrics is the opposition Genius vs. beau monde, while it intensifies in poetic evolution, reaching its culmination in the poem “The Death of a Poet.” The tragedy of a romantic personality lies in his passionate desire for good, but such a hero does not consider either the final victory of good in the world or the rights of good to be guaranteed, because such guarantees do not exist either in the objective laws of the external world or in human subjectivity. The lyrical hero, autopsychological in early lyrics, is thought of by the poet as a Genius, doomed to loneliness and misunderstanding; in his mature period he reaches his apogee in his poetic evolution, when in the poem “The Prophet” Lermontov leads him to refuse communication with the crowd, to serve the universe without communication with humanity, which has never understood the Genius.
PROBLEM-CONSTRUCTIVE TASKS IN TEACHING FOREIGN SCHOOLCHILDREN ORAL SPEECH
Authors: Deykina Alevtina D. , Levushkina Olga N.
Published: January 2025

The authors introduce the concept of a problem-constructive exercise in teaching Russian as a foreign language, which allows you to teach constructive dialogue consistently and implement training in oral communication in Russian. Based on the classification of dialogues in the process of teaching Russian as a foreign language by O. D. Mitrofanova and V. G. Kostomarov, the authors propose a typology of problem-constructive tasks for teaching speaking and listening: conditional communicative and communicative.
Acts of Commissions for the Establishment and Investigation of the Crimes of the German-Fascist Invaders as a Source on the Topic of the Hijacking of the Civilian Population of the Rostov Region for Forced Labor in Nazi Germany
Authors: Ageeva Valentina A. , Zhbannikova Marina I. , Astashev Alexey A.
Published: January 2025

The article analyzes the acts of the State Extraordinary Commission and the Rostov Regional Extraordinary Commission for the Registration of Damage and Atrocities Inflicted by the Nazi Occupiers on Institutions, Enterprises and Citizens as significant sources that allow for a systematic study of one of the main crimes of the Third Reich against humanity - the enslavement of civilians. Within the framework of a comprehensive source study reconstruction, a significant role is played by personal statements of affected citizens and identified eyewitnesses, which contain valuable information that allows for the restoration of the general sequence and substantive features of significant events that took place in the occupied territory of the region in question. Research practice, based not only on surviving historical evidence, but also on a large-scale historiographical tradition, allows for the formation of an adequate collective memory of the numerous victims of the Nazi occupation regime among the civilian population of the Don. In the methodological dimension, the proposed article relies on the basic trends of modern microhistory, oriented toward the consistent identification of not only general patterns, but also anthropological phenomena of social significance. The presented analysis clearly demonstrates not only the real scale of the criminal activity of the Nazi occupation authorities, but also the tragic fates of individual Soviet citizens who became innocent victims of unmotivated terror.
Work Organization of the Penza Branch of the All-Russian Society for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments on the Preparation of the “Code of Historical and Cultural Monuments of the Penza Region”
Authors: Dimitrenko Nina V.
Published: January 2025

The process of organizational and scientific research activities for the preparation of the “Code of historical and cultural monuments of the Penza region” in the period 1966-1985 is considered as an integral part of the multi-volume encyclopedic publication the “Code of historical and Cultural monuments of the peoples of the USSR”, which was given not only scientific and reference value, but also ideological and theoretical character, showing the place and role of the cultural heritage of the peoples of the USSR in the history of world culture. The directions of activity and interaction of government bodies, the Research Institute of Culture of the Ministry of Culture of the RSFSR, the Penza branch of the All-Russian Society for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments and the general public in identifying, recording, studying and describing all types of monuments in the Penza region for their subsequent systematization and state registration in order to preserve and effectively use historical and cultural heritage are studied. The source base of the research was made up of archival documents of the State Archive of the Penza Region and a collection of personal documents, a significant part of which is being introduced into scientific circulation for the first time; materials of periodicals; local history literature; legislative and regulatory acts of the USSR and the RSFSR, reflecting issues of preserving the historical and cultural heritage and preparing the “Code of historical and cultural monuments”.
Don Periodical Press as an Actor in the Formation of Public Sentiments in the First Months of the Great Patriotic War
Authors: Ogoreltsev Pavel A. , Ponomareva Maria A.
Published: January 2025

The article presents the historiography and methodology of analysis of periodicals published in the Rostov region in the initial period of the Great Patriotic War. More than 100 electronic copies of publications from the Don Electronic Library were used for content analysis. Based on the author's matrix, the motivational and informational aspects of the texts were identified, quantitative and qualitative patterns of the formation of public sentiment at a turning point in history were described. Particular attention is paid to the presented facts, events and personalities of local significance, on their basis conclusions were made about the contribution of the Don media to the defense.
Combating Child Homelessness and Caring for Orphans in the Initial Period of the Existence of the Soviet State as One of the Directions of Social Policy (1917-1930)
Authors: Palamarchuk Evgeny A. , Sementsova Irina A. , Tsymlyanskaya Olga A.
Published: January 2025

The article analyzes a set of measures to address the problem of child homelessness and neglect, to provide state support to orphans, implemented within the framework of social policy by the Soviet authorities at the initial stage of its existence. The main regulatory documents that formed the legislative basis of the policy are considered. In this historical period, despite the limited resources, the Soviet authorities managed to achieve a significant reduction in the scale of child homelessness in the country. At the same time, the corresponding policy, which initially had clearly expressed mobilization features, gradually acquired a systemic character. These studies are of interest to both students, graduate students, postgraduates, and those who are interested in the historical aspects of such an important area of domestic social policy as the fight against child homelessness and neglect.
Benthic and Epibenthic Invertebrate Assemblages Associated with Estuarine Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Differ Between Native and Invasive Plants
Authors: Hall Marissa , O'Shaughnessy Kathryn , Kiley Bethany , McDonald Ashley , Faurie Taber , Hendrickson Zoey , Reimer Anna , Smith Samantha , Martin Charles
Published: January 2025

Estuarine submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) provides vital habitat for macroinvertebrate communities that support diverse food webs and subsequent ecosystem services. Invasive SAV, however, has the potential to alter estuarine food webs through competition with native SAV, resulting in different associated biological communities. In the Mobile-Tensaw Delta (Alabama, USA), the invasive Eurasian milfoil, Myriophyllum spicatum, is fast becoming the dominant SAV, out-competing native SAV such as wild celery, Vallisneria americana. This study investigated the above- and belowground macroinvertebrate assemblages associated with these SAV habitats. We found significantly different assemblages between the SAV, with V. americana supporting more even and diverse epifaunal assemblages, and M. spicatum supporting greater total abundances of macroinvertebrates. Gammarid amphipods were more than 11 times more abundant in M. spicatum, while Polychaete species were threefold more abundant in V. americana. Our results suggest that V. americana may support a more diverse and even community compared to M. spicatum. If so, the continued decline in coverage of native V. americana and invasion of M. spicatum across the Mobile-Tensaw Delta could have system-wide ecological consequences.
Resultados del año APEC Perú 2024. La recuperación del consenso y el avance de la Visión Putrajaya 2040
Authors: Vásquez Corrales Carlos
Published: January 2025

El artículo parte de un análisis situacional de APEC antes de la celebración de las reuniones en el Perú en 2024, específicamente, sobre la imposibilidad de llegar a consensos en las dos últimas reuniones de este foro (en 2022 y 2023) para adoptar entregables lo suficientemente confiables y legítimos, así como los factores que contribuyeron a ello. Luego de esto, el estudio se concentra en desarrollar la estrategia desplegada por el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores del Perú para superar estas dificultades y recuperar los consensos necesarios que permitieron adoptar 20 entregables. Estos documentos van a permitir a este foro avanzar en la implementación de la Visión Putrajaya 2040.
Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance in Lentil [Lens culinaris Medik] Genotypes for Seed Yield and Attributing Traits
Authors: . Anant , Singh Atar , Gangwar L.K. , Chand Pooran , . Vikrant , Kumar Soyal , Mahajan Kosh , Kumar Nakul , Yadav Kushagra
Published: January 2025

Background: The present study was conducted to investigate the morphological characterization for quantitative traits in Lentil by assessing variance, genotypic and phenotypic coefficients of variations, genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance. Methods: The study was carried out during the Rabi season of 2021-22 using 29 cultivated genotypes of lentil with three replications. The goal of the current study was to ascertain genetic variability for direct selection parameters of parents for further crossing programs. Five plants were chosen at random subjected to morphological observations. The different parameters were analyzed and accordingly the result was compiled. Result: Analysis of variance showed a significant difference for ten characters studied. The evaluated characters showed varying degrees of mean, variability parameters, heritability and genetic advance among the genotypes investigated. The genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) and phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) recorded ranged from low to high. The high GCV and PCV values were found for number of branches per plant number of pods per plant, biological yield and seed yield. Low GCV and PCV were recorded for days to 50% flowering, days to maturity, plant height and number of seed per pod. Heritability estimates ranged from 44.26% (number of seeds per pod) to 98.37% (number of pods per plant). Genetic advance as percent of mean was found high for number of branches per plant, number of pods per plant, 100 seed weight, biological yield per plant, harvest index and seed yield per plant and low for days to 50% flowering, days to maturity, plant height and number of seeds per pod. Therefore, the result of this study suggests the existence of variability in seed yield and other agronomic traits in genotypes of lentil, which should be exploited in future breeding.
Molecular Characterization of Virulence Genes of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Camel Clinical Mastitis in Egypt
Authors: Ali Mohamed M. , Helmy Salwa M. , Eldesoukey Ibrahim E. , Fahmy Hanan A.
Published: January 2025

Background: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is well-recognized worldwide as one of the main etiological agents of mastitis in dairy animals. The current investigation was undertaken to determine the prevalence and virulence factors of S. aureus isolated from camels with clinical mastitis in Egypt. Methods: A total of 200 milk samples were collected from camels suffering from clinical mastitis and they were examined for S. aureus. Both conventional culture-based methods as well as a molecular-based approach were used to identify the bacterium. S. aureus isolates were further examined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for the presence of seven virulence genes namely, clumping factor A (clfA), alpha-hemolysin (hla), beta-hemolysin (hlb), toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (tsst-1) staphylococcal enterotoxin A (sea), intercellular adhesion A (icaA) and intercellular adhesion D (icaD). Result: Out of the 200 samples screened, 60 (30%) were confirmed as S. aureus. All S. aureus isolates (100%) were found positive for cIfA, hlb, icaD and tsst-1 genes. The icaA gene was identified in 2 (10%) isolates, sea gene was detected in 3 (15%) isolates whereas, none of the isolates was found positive for the hla gene. The findings of our study reveal a notable prevalence of S. aureus harbouring virulence genes, indicating a crucial role for these factors in the pathogenesis of camel mastitis.
Role of Caspase 3, Caspase 8 and Caspase 9 in Male Infertility and Sperm Cryoinjury: A Review
Authors: Shitikova Anna M. , Atroshchenko Mikhail M. , Engalycheva Marya G. , Belskikh Eduard S.
Published: January 2025

Apoptosis is an integral part of sperm development, quality control and differentiation. Caspases are proteolytic enzymes that play a key role in apoptosis. The aim of this review article is to analyze the role of caspases 3, 8 and 9 in male infertility and sperm cryopreservation. The review also discusses the effect of cryopreservation on the activation of caspases in sperm, leading to apoptosis and decreased sperm quality. Finally, the article explores the use of caspase inhibitors as a strategy to improve sperm cryopreservation protocols and preserve sperm quality. Caspase 3 is the dominant effector caspase, while caspase 8 and 9 are involved in the extrinsic and intrinsic apoptotic pathways, respectively. Increased activity of these caspases has been associated with various sperm quality issues, such as teratozoospermia, asthenozoospermia, oligozoospermia and reduced cryostability. The review emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of caspases in sperm apoptosis and their potential as diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets for male infertility and sperm cryopreservation.
Pests of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) and Spodoptera exigua (Hübner) in Pepper Fields in Armenia
Authors: Terlemezyan H.L. , Manvelyan A.A. , Harutyunyan H.R. , Mkrtchyan H.N. , Ghazaryan M.H.
Published: January 2025

Background: Between 2021-2023, the harmfulness of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) and Spodoptera exigua (Hübner) on different varieties of pepper was studied in the pepper fields of Khoronk community. Methods: Studies on the harmfulness of H. armigera (Hübner) and S. exigua (Hübner) were carried out in 2021-2023 in the pepper fields of Khoronk community of Armavir marz. Experiments were carried out on the main 7 varieties cultivated in the community, to the methodology adopted in entomology. Result: As a result of studies, it was revealed that both pests damage plants in the larval stage. They feed on the vegetative and generative organs of the plant. Young larvae of S. exigua (Hübner) feed on newly opened leaves, enter into the leaves, cover them with a web and feed inside it. They then come out and spread over the plant and feed on leaves of different heights, as a result of which scratches of irregular shape and size occur on the leaves. Most mature larvae enter the fruit, feed on the seeds, because of which the fruit rot. Larvae of H. armigera (Hübner) initially feed on flowers and flower buds, and after some time they move on to leaves. Larvae feed on the upper and epidermis of the leaf, leaving the lower unharmed. As a result of the damage, the dries up, falls off, and the leaves look porous. Mature larvae mostly damage the fruit. Larvae enter the fruit from anywhere in the fruit, opening deep holes. They feed on seeds in the fruit. Damaged fruits begin to ripen prematurely, various harmful pathogens penetrate from the damaged areas, as a result of which the fruits rot. According to the results of studies carried out on 7 different varieties of pepper during the period of intensive development of H. armigera (Hübner) and S. exigua (Hübner), the most significant damage by pests was recorded in Hayk variety, and the least in Arevaham variety.
Effect of Zinc and Iron Fertilization on Productivity of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) under Rainfed Agro-ecologies of Jammu
Authors: Farooq Faraaz , Singh Permendra , Singh Arvind P. , Singh Brinder , Kumar Rakesh , Lalrammawii C. , MeCarty Joy Samuel , Srivastava Hritik , Mehta Swati
Published: January 2025

Background: In the agricultural context of India, pigeon pea assumes a pivotal role as second most important pulse crop. However, owing to their cultivation in zinc and iron deficient soils and limited and unbalanced use of fertilizers its productivity is low. Further, the prevalent rice-wheat based cropping system, aggravates their deficiency and becomes another important factor in the decline in productivity of pulse crops like pigeon pea. Therefore, zinc and iron application through fertilizers can play a crucial role in improving the growth and yield of pigeon pea especially, under rainfed conditions. Methods: In this study, a field experiment was carried out over two kharif seasons in 2021 and 2022. The experiment was conducted under a randomized block design with eleven treatments of zinc and iron, replicated thrice at the Advanced Center for Rainfed Agriculture, Rakh Dhiansar, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Chatha, Jammu. Result: The study found that treatment T6-RDF + soil application of ZnSO4 @ 25 kg/ha + FeSO4 @ 5 kg/ha significantly improved growth attributes like plant height, leaf area index, number of branches anddry matter accumulation. It also led to significantly higher yield and yield attributes like pods per plant, seeds per pod, seed weight, seed yield, stalk yield andbiological yield.
Effect of Seed Inoculation, Weed Management and Foliar Nutrition in Rice Fallow Blackgram for Higher Productivity in Cauvery Delta Zone of Tamil Nadu
Authors: Rajarathinam P. , Subrahmaniyan K. , Mathiyazhagan S. , Manimaran R. , Elamathi S. , Dhandapani M. , Arulananth R.
Published: January 2025

Background: Field experiments were conducted at Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai during 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 to find out suitable bio inoculant, weed management practice and foliar nutrition for Rice fallow blackgram. Methods: The experiments were carried out by using RCBD (Factorial) with three replications. The treatments viz., Seed inoculation [A1- Control (no seed inoculation), A2- Rhizobium + PSB (local), A3- LSMR 1 + RB 3 microbial consortia], Weed management [B1- Weedy check, B2- Propaquizafop 2.50 % + imazethapyr 3.75 % ME @ 125 g ha-1 at 15-20 DAS, B3- Fomesafen @ 220 g ha-1 + fluzifop-p-butyl @ 220 g ha-1 at 15-20 DAS] and Foliar nutrition [C1- Water spray at flower initiation and pod initiation stage, C2- Nano urea spray @ 0.25 % at flower initiation and pod initiation stage, C3- 19:19:19 NPK @ 2% at flower initiation and pod initiation stage]. Result: The lower weed density, weed dry weight and higher weed control efficiency was recorded with application of early post emergence herbicide fomesafen + fluzifop-b-butyl @ 220 g ha-1 at 15-20 DAS. Seed inoculation with LSMR1 + RB3 microbial consortia, application of fomesafen + fluzifop-b-butyl @ 220 g ha-1 at 15-20 DAS and foliar nutrition with 19:19:19 NPK @ 2 % at flower initiation and pod initiation stage had taller plants, higher pods plant-1, more seeds pod-1 and test weight which led to higher grain yield. Due to increase in blackgram yield, the same treatment achieved higher gross return, net return and benefit cost ratio.
Predicting the next decade of sea surface temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea using hybrid deep learning models
Authors: Uluocak Ihsan
Published: January 2025

The Mediterranean Sea plays a crucial role in regulating regional climate, supporting biodiversity, and sustaining coastal economies, making its temperature an essential factor for environmental stability. This study presents a forecast of sea level temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea for the next 10 years using historical data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), spanning from 1940 to 2024. Two hybrid deep learning models, CNN-LSTM and CNN-GRU, are employed to predict future temperature trends. The models are evaluated using Mean Absolute Error (MAE) and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) as primary accuracy metrics. The results will provide valuable insights into the potential impacts of climate change on the Mediterranean region’s sea level temperatures, contributing to better understanding and future planning efforts.
     
 
Keywords: Climate Change, Forecasting, Mediterranean, Deep Learning, Hybrid Deep Learning
IMPLEMENTATION OF ISLAMIC BUSINESS ETHICS IN E-COMMERCE MARKETING IN THE SHOPEE MARKETPLACE
Authors: Misnawati Misnawati , Firman Setiawan
Published: January 2025

This descriptive qualitative research aims to describe how Islamic business ethics influence marketing practices in the Shopee marketplace. This research uses primary and secondary data methods. Informants in this research include sellers at the Shopee Marketplace in the city of Sampang and outside the city of Sampang. Using an approach with qualitative research methods. To check and test data validity techniques, use the Triangulation method. Data analysis in this research was carried out through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions as the final goal. The research results show that in Islamic Business Ethics in marketing on the Shopee Marketplace it is important to prevent practices of manipulation, intimidation or immoral behavior towards buyers which include: Unity, Balance, Free Will, Responsibility ( Responsibility), and Truth (Truth) The conclusion in this research is that the implementation of Islamic Business Ethics in marketing activities at the Shopee Marketplace has not been fully implemented in its entirety. The importance of applying Islamic Ethics to marketing interactions with interactions with sellers in the marketing process to provide a deeper understanding.
ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS CAUSING BAD CREDIT AT SHARIA COMMERCIAL BANKS IN INDONESIA
Authors: Siti Nurhayati Nafsiah  , Liano Arlon
Published: January 2025

This purpose of this study was to analyze the factors that cause bad debts at Islamic commercial banks in Indonesia. The population in this study is Islamic Commercial Banks registered with the Financial Services Authority (OJK). Samples were taken through saturated sampling techniques totaling 13 Islamic Commercial Bank data in Indonesia. Factors causing bad debts at Islamic Commercial Banks in Indonesia are shown through reports and data that have been registered with the Financial Services Authority (OJK). The factors that cause bad credit are very important to study because the magnitude of the problems that occur within the internal company is caused by bad credit. The results of this study indicate that based on the t test the BOPO variable (Operating Costs of Operating Income) has a significant effect on NPF (Non Perfotming Financing), Likewise the FDR variable (Financing to Deposit Ratio) has a significant effect on NPF (Non Perfoming Financing). Then in the F test it is known that the BOPO and FDR variables have a significant effect on NPF. The conclusion shows that both partially and simultaneously the BOPO and FDR variables affect NPF
DETERMINANTS OF MURABAHAH FINANCING MEMBER DECISION FACTORS
Authors: Saputri Mardini Indah , Irmayanti Hasan
Published: January 2025

This study aims to de determinants of murabahah financing member decision factors. This study uses an exploratory approach to explain the correlation between variables through hypothesis testing, with the research location at the BMT Cooperative Office of Sarana Usahawan Muslim Malang. The population in this study is members who use murabahah financing for buying and selling at the BMT Cooperative Sarana Wiraswasta Muslim Malang. Based on calculations using the Slovin formula, the number of samples in this study is 80 out of a total of 421 members who received business capital from the BMT Sarana Pengusaha Muslim Malang Cooperative using the purposive sampling technique. Primary data was obtained through surveys and interviews, as well as secondary data from the BMT Sarana Usahawan Muslim Cooperative. The data collection approach involves face-to-face interviews with questionnaires. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS, involving classical assumptions and hypothesis testing using t-test and F-test related to the influence of trust and company image on purchase decisions. The results of the study show that the company's trust and image have a positive and significant effect on the decision to purchase services with murabahah financing in the BMT Sarana Wiraswasta Muslim Cooperative, both partially and simultaneously.
ANALYSIS OF BANK SHARIA INDONESIA'S FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE BEFORE AND AFTER THE MERGER
Authors: Kosim Nanang , Wardana Ditya
Published: January 2025

The aim of this research is to find out whether there are changes in the financial performance of Bank Syariah Indonesia before and after the merger. The population and sample used were 3 sharia banks that merged into PT. Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) which includes PT. Bank Syariah Mandiri (BSM), PT BNI Syariah (BNIS), and PT BRI Syariah (BRIS). Observation data is in the form of quantitative information taken from annual financial reports for the pre-merger period 2019-2020 and the post-merger period 2021-2022. The research methodology used includes descriptive statistics using the maqashid sharia index (MSI) technique. The findings of the data analysis show that financial performance as measured by MSI for the ranking results, BNIS is ranked first, BSI is second, BRIS is third and BSM is fourth. BNIS received first place with superior results for the first and second performance indicators, while BRIS's third indicator was superior. Even though BNIS was ranked first in the MSI results, the average MSI results before the merger from the combination of BRIS, BNIS and BSM were still lower than the MSI results of BSI bank. The conclusion shows that the financial performance using the BSI bank MSI technique is better after the merger if compared to before the merger based on the average of pre- and post-merger MSI results..
The Moderating Effect of Financial Literacy on the Determining Influence of Firm Value Factors
Authors: Ahmad Yusuf Falaqi , Guntur Kusuma Wardana
Published: January 2025

The goal is to ensure the company's continuous growth and smooth operation, thereby benefiting the financial well-being of issuers or shareholders. The purpose of this research is to identify the moderating influence of financial literacy on the company's value and the relative importance of profitability, investment decisions, and dividend policies. The population in this study consists of 186 members of the IFSB. Sample selection was done using purposive sampling techniques, resulting in 11 Sharia banks in the Asian region as samples. The data used are secondary data taken by accessing the annual financial reports of each Sharia bank on its official website for the period 2019–2022. By utilizing multiple regression model analysis tools on panel data and carrying out interaction tests, which are generally known as moderated regression analysis using Eviews 10. The findings indicate that, partially, investment decisions and profitability significantly influence the company's value, but dividend policies do not play a significant role in affecting the company's value. Financial literacy is proven to moderate the impact of profitability and investment decisions on the company's value but cannot moderate the impact of dividend policies on the company's value. In conclusion, profitability and investment decisions significantly contribute to the increase in the company's value and can be strengthened by financial literacy, while the increase in dividend policies actually decreases the company's value.
FIQIH MUAMALAH PERSPECTIVE ON THE DETERMINANT FACTORS OF THE DECISION TO USE SHOPEEPAY LATER THROUGH SHOPPING CONVENIENCE
Authors: Rabiatul Adawiyah  , Andi Martina Kamaruddin  , Mukhtar Muhammad Salam
Published: January 2025

This study aims to determine the role of ease of shopping in mediating the influence of understanding usury, and product knowledge on the decision to use shopeepay later reviewed from the perspective of muamalah fiqh. The population in this study were students of Mulawarman University, Sharia Economics Study Program, totaling 330 people. The sample was taken using the Arikunto formula, which ranged from 10% - 15% or 20% - 25% so that a sample of 36 students was obtained. The analysis technique used SEM PLS with outer model testing including validity tests, reliability tests and inner models including F square, R Square and Estimate For Path Coefficients. The results showed that the ease of shopping variable had a direct effect on decisions while understanding usury did not have a direct effect on decisions, and the product knowledge variable did not have a direct effect on decisions. The understanding of usury variable had a direct effect on ease of shopping while product knowledge did not have a direct effect on ease of shopping. The ease of shopping variable was unable to mediate the influence between understanding usury on decisions, as well as ease of shopping was unable to mediate the influence between product knowledge on decisions. The conclusion shows that only the ease of shopping variable directly influences the decision and only the understanding of usury variable directly influences the ease of shopping. Then the ease of shopping variable is unable to mediate the influence of understanding usury and product knowledge on the decision.
PERSONAL SELLING STRATEGY ANALYSIS ON FUNDING PRODUCTS IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CUSTOMER
Authors: Muhammad Anwar  , Muhammad Ersya Faraby
Published: January 2025

This research aims to analyze and explain Personal Selling strategies for funding products at PT. BPR Syari'ah Sarana Prima Mandiri KCP Bangkalan in an effort to increase the number of customers. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method. The data analysis process uses data reduction techniques, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The research results show that PT. BPR Syari'ah Sarana Prima Mandiri KCP Bangkalan has carried out all stages of personal selling starting from Prospecting, Pre-approach, Presentation and Demonstration, Overcoming, Objection, Closing to Follow Up. The strategies implemented in an effort to increase the number of customers as follows: 1) Implementing a Savings Festival, 2) Implementing a personal selling strategy system 3) Taking advantage of opportunities, 4) Good service, attractive facilities and easy transactions, 5) Quick response to customer complaints. The conclusion is that efforts to increase the number of customers can be done using a personal selling strategy. This strategy includes comprehensive product marketing, with a focus on personal relationships, comfort, and consistent follow-up. Implementing this strategy will have a positive impact on the financial sustainability of PT. BPR Syari'ah Sarana Prima Mandiri KCP Bangkalan.
THE INFLUENCE OF ISLAMIC BUSINESS ETHICS AND SERVICE QUALITY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION OF IKHLAS BERAMAL BANGKALAN SHARIA INN
Authors: Ajeng Ajeng Febriana Dwi Lestari , Trischa Trischa Relanda Putra
Published: January 2025

This research aims to determine the influence of Islamic business ethics and service quality on customer satisfaction at the Ikhlas Beramal Bangkalan Sharia Inn. The population in this study was customers who stayed at the Ikhlas Beramal Bangkalan Sharia Inn. From a population of 440 people, a sample of 100 respondents was selected which was determined using Slovin's formula. Data were retrieved using a questionnaire with a likert scale. Data analysis includes instrument tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression, T tests, F tests, and determination coefficients. The results of this research test show that Islamic business ethics does not partially affect customer satisfaction, while service quality partially affects customer satisfaction. However, the results of the simultaneous F test of the two variables together influence customer satisfaction. The conclusion  simultaneously, Islamic business ethics and service quality have a significant influence on customer satisfaction, while partially only service quality has an influence on customer satisfaction  Sincerity Sharia Inn for Charity in Bangkalan.
Relationship between Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein Treatment and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Associated Transcript 1 Expression
Authors: Bayyurt Burcu
Published: January 2025

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have multiple biological functions in the vascular system including in endothelial cells (ECs). Hepatocellular carcinoma associated transcript 1 (HULC) is a lncRNA and highly up-regulated in liver cancer. Oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) is a remarkable risk factor for various disease. We investigated and compared HULC expression in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) treated with two different concentration of ox-LDL. We used quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) method to detect HULC expression level in HUVECs. HULC expression was found to be statistic significantly up-regulated in HUVECs treated with higher concentration of ox-LDL (P
Introduction d'Eucalyptus cloeziana au Congo. Pointe-Noire - Parcelle 77-13
Authors: Bouvet Jean-Marc , Delwaulle J.C.
Published: January 2025

Les premières tentatives d'introduction d'Eucalyptus cloeziana au Congo ont été faites à Loandjili en 1956 et 1963. Les bons résultats obtenus ont conduit les chercheurs du C.T.F.T. au Congo à introduire de nombreuses autres nouvelles provenances. Au total, 18 provenances australiennes ont été testées et la provenance locale, issue de l'introduction à Loandjili en 1963, leur a été ajoutée à des fins de comparaison. Il s'agissait du projet d'essai le plus complet entrepris jusqu'alors.L'étude de cet essai à Pointe Noire montre la grande variabilité génétique et les performances remarquables d'E. cloeziana. Les provenances de la zone côtière du South Queensland (N.E. Gympie et Hungry Hills) et de la zone côtière du North Queensland (Paluma, Cardwell, Cooktown, Mt Tolbert) sont les plus intéressantes pour la région de Pointe Noire.Les essais ont également porté sur l'étude de la variabilité intra-provenance, de la variation inter-descendance, et sur l'obtention de plants de qualité pour la plantation de grandes surfaces.
Caos y cosmos. Anotaciones preliminares para una crítica del orden público
Authors: Saporiti Michele
Published: January 2025

La de orden público es una noción tan central como compleja. Este ensayo busca ofrecer elementos esenciales para desarrollar una crítica de dicha noción ampliamente utilizada en el pensamiento jurídico y político. Para ello, se proponen cinco partes de una posible teoría general del orden público, evidenciando presupuestosy mecanismos de funcionamiento: la ontología, la física, la política, la ética, y la estética. Los mecanismos a través de los cuales operan y las presuposiciones de cada uno de ellos son cuidadosamente analizados.
Benjamín Rivaya García, Los derechos humanos en el cine
Authors: Pérez Fernández Francisco
Published: January 2025

Este artículo reseña: Benjamín RIVAYA GARCÍA, Los derechos humanos en el cine, Palestra Editores
Coke deposition mechanisms of propane dehydrogenation on different sites of Al2O3 supported PtSn catalysts
Authors: Jiao Jianhao , Yang Ye , Yuan Maojie , Tang Xuqi , Shi Mengfan , He Kai , Zhang Haijuan , Bi Yanfeng , Qin Yucai , Song Lijuan
Published: January 2025

Propane dehydrogenation (PDH) Pt-based catalysts are facing the serious challenge of coke deactivation. The locations would greatly influence the coke formation, while the detailed mechanism is not fully explored. Herein, the coke mechanisms on different locations including Al2O3, Sn, Pt, and Pt-Sn sites were deeply investigated via in situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) technology, and the key factors triggering catalyst coke deactivation were proposed. Excessive dehydrogenation of propyl species is a crucial initial step in the formation of coke, whether at metal sites or supports. These propyl species on Al2O3 supports then cyclize to form monocyclic aromatic and bicyclic aromatic species, while those on SnOx sites cyclize to form monocyclic aromatic species. As for the Al2O3 supported PtSn catalysts, the strong dehydrogenation function and the interaction between Pt and Al2O3 supports trigger the complex coke formation mechanism. The surface Pt sites with saturated coordination are prone to coke deposition, leading to rapid deactivation at the initial stage of the reaction. However, the low-coordination Pt sites with ultra-small size are found to be highly resistant to coke formation in the PDH reaction, which selectively catalytic the PDH. Owing to the metal-support interaction, the extensive active hydrogen species generated from Pt can regulate the formation of coke precursors on the Al2O3 supports. Furthermore, the effect of hydrogen co-feed on coke deposition is also explored. The hydrogen co-feed inhibits the coke formation and results in a higher H/C ratio (3.96) for aromatic coke precursors. This study can enhance the understanding of the coke formation in PDH, which is important to designing efficient PDH Pt-based catalysts.
Understanding Mg-ion deposition behavior on MgBi alloy in solid-state form
Authors: Wang Qian , Li Hao , Xu Ting , Chen Yungui , Yan Yigang
Published: January 2025

Mg alloys have frequently been studied as anodes for Mg-ion batteries due to their high specific capacity and low electrochemical potential. In the present study, we investigated the interfacial stability of MgBi alloy anodes with solid-state electrolytes. The bubble-like solid electrolyte interface (SEI) was observed between the MgBi alloy anode and Mg(BH4)2·1.9NH3 solid-state electrolyte, leading to the unstable Mg stripping/plating on the MgBi alloy. Theoretical simulations suggest that the bubble-like SEI originates from the different Mg-ion dynamics on the eutectic region (e.g. , Mg + Mg3Bi2 phases) and the Mg matrix. The addition of MgBr2·2NH3 nanoparticles in Mg(BH4)2·1.9NH3 suppresses the formation of a bubble-like SEI through the etching effect of Br- ions. Consequently, interfacial resistance is lowered and the interfacial stability is drastically enhanced, e.g., Mg stripping/plating for over 1,200 cycles at 0.1 mA cm-2 with a low overpotential around 0.05 V.