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Analysis of Completeness and Accuracy of PBL-Based Physics Module Materials in Simple Harmonic Motion
Authors: Febrianty Wanda , Azizah Syarifah Y Nur , Amalia Tri Choirul Nur , Rahmat Firdaus Nur , Muarifa Ilahil Riska Dwi Aji , Rohkma Risma Yusliqatur , Baros Farid Denhar , Saragih Ida Romauli , Mahardika I Ketut , Subiki
Published: December 2024

The development of a teaching module is carried out as a learning support medium, but in developing a teaching module it is necessary to analyze its completeness and accuracy. This study aimed to determine the validity of the PBL-based physics module on simple harmonic motion material that has been prepared. This type of research in this research was qualitative research. The data analysis method used in this research was descriptive analysis method. The data that had been obtained from the validation test in the form of a completeness and accuracy test of the material will be analyzed and described. In the PBL-based Physics module on simple harmonic motion material, a test was carried out with the validation of material experts obtained from the percentage value of the completeness aspect of the material by 87.5% and the accuracy of the material by 87.5%. These results were obtained using qualitative research methods that tend to use descriptive analysis. So that this module can be declared valid or can be used without revision.
Design and Development of a Physics Laboratory Tool Based on Arduino Nano Sensor for the Topic of Uniformly Accelerated Linear Motion (UALM)
Authors: Maryani Maryani , Azizah Syarifah Y Nur , Febrianty Wanda , Amri Hanif Al , Fuadiyah Tsamratul , Putri Meylan Kharisma , Subiki Subiki
Published: December 2024

Instructional aids serve as tools used in the teaching process to provide a clearer understanding of concepts and learning materials. The aim of this research is to design, assess the feasibility, and test the accuracy of a physics instructional aid based on Arduino Nano sensor for the topic of Uniformly Accelerated Linear Motion (UALM). The methods used in this research are literature review and design and development. This research consists of two stages: the first stage is the design stage of the instructional aid, and the second stage is the feasibility test of the instructional aid. In the design stage, there are five steps involved: preparing the tools and materials, assembling the track board, assembling the Arduino Nano and distance sensor circuit, assembling the components of the practical apparatus, and evaluation. The feasibility test of the Arduino Nano instructional aid was conducted through two experiments. From the results of the first experiment, testing the feasibility of the Arduino Nano instructional aid for Uniformly Accelerated Linear Motion (UALM), two findings were obtained. In the first experiment, when the time and angle varied, the graph showed that time is inversely proportional to the angle. On the other hand, in the second experiment, when the time and distance varied, the graph indicated that time is directly proportional to the distance.
Application Of Flip Book Media to Increasing Elementary Children's Learning Interest
Authors: Lakapu Pifa A. , Djara Jean I. , Lakapu Dyen E. , Nifus Debrina A.
Published: December 2024

The purpose of the research is to increase the interest of studying the boys in the co-educacy, rt/ rw 003 / 006.The method used is a method of study of class action.The research subject is a school age boy.Using extra flipbooks compared to other media, which is that the presentation of matter is much more interesting because it can combine text, Audio, The video, image, Even the animated flash of the finality of learning children exposed on the i cycle is that children reach complete or get only 70 are just 15 (65 %) children of 20 children.Classically completed children are only 85 %s, while to meet effective completion has to reach 85 %s, So it can be said that on the i cycle the results of children's learning are said to be classicly incomplete.On the ii cycle it was obtained that the results of children's learning were 19 (95 %) children from 20 children.Means children's learning results have reached 95 %. So it can be concluded that in the cycle II, children's regularity to learn using flipbook learning media to improve children's learning outcomes on climate change material in the degradation of kobekamusa, rt / rw 003 / 006, The city of warm, Increased compared to the number of cycles I.
Neutrosophic Methods and Linguistic Tools for Interpreting Human Perceptions in Complex Decision-Making
Authors:   Regional Autonomous University of Los Andes Ambato. Ecuador, Wiem Wiem ,   Regional Autonomous University of Los Andes Babahoyo. Ecuador,   Regional Autonomous University of Los Andes Santo Domingo. Ecuador,   College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, Kuwait, Ortega Emver Nivela , Leon Kleber Eduardo Carrion , Abdelbaki Wiem
Published: December 2024

This study addresses a particular issue in relation to the disambiguation of human views, which remains critical in the current era that is the quest for suitable instruments that can cognize, simulate, and interpret the multilayered nature of the standpoint. Today, in contexts where a decision must be made that requires a synthesis of different and often-opposed points of view, such methods are very limited. This methodological gap focuses on the question where ways and means are lacking, which combine analytical accuracy and the flexibility of approaches for dealing with huge amounts of complex and unstructured information. To mitigate this problem, the study seeks for the application of neutrosophic methods and languages as a new approach for understanding human perceptions, which present a great deal of uncertainty. From the combined angles of neutrosophic logic and special linguistic devices, images from different practical situations are scrutinized. The results indicate that this method not only enhances the accuracy with which human subjectivity is simulated but also renders stronger analytical models for application in the area of organizational strategy, public policy formulation and even marketing research. In conclusion, this research extends new and significant methodological boundaries to the social and applied sciences and provides a useful approach to the problem of interpretation and decision-making in a multidimensional and time-changing society.
Analysis on the Problems of Internet Conflicts and Countermeasures
Authors: Su Yongkang
Published: December 2024

Polarization and conflict online have grown as one of the most pervasive issues that characterize the contours of the digital environment, with serious risks to social cohesion, democratic discourse, and well-being. This paper thus seeks to trace those very root causes of online conflicts and the dynamics of the escalation process into group-based polarization. The paper considers a proposed model of how personal disagreements between two individuals scale up to large groups of conflicts with the help of cognitive biases, anonymity, and algorithmic reinforcement on digital platforms. Possible policy interventions at each stage of the escalation of conflict are discussed: from digital monitoring and public education about cognitive biases to online mediation programs and changes in algorithms to facilitate cross-cutting interactions. These findings suggest that only multilevel interventions that combine technological, social, and psychological approaches to mitigate conflict while preserving freedom of expression are effective strategies. The paper thus concludes that long-term solutions include changes in culture in building empathetic individuals and critical thinkers, not just immediate moderation. This gives a basis to governments and policymakers on how to understand the complexity and nuances involved in online conflict, thus forming the basis on which more balanced and inclusive digital environments could be developed that foster healthy dialogue and reduce polarization.
Chromatic Resonance: Investigating the Effects of Dynamic Color Changes on Human Emotional Responses
Authors: Gao Fanjie
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the impact of dynamic color changes on human emotional responses by exploring variations in color saturation and transition modes. Previous research has established that static colors evoke specific emotional associations; for example, red is linked with vitality and enthusiasm, blue with sadness and tranquility, and green with nature and freshness. To expand on this understanding, an experiment was designed utilizing the Berkeley Color Project 32 (BCP-32), where participants were grouped to observe three types of video stimuli: discrete high-saturation transitions between red and blue, continuous high-saturation transitions between yellow and violet, and continuous low-saturation transitions between the same colors. Following the viewing, participants completed a questionnaire to assess their emotional reactions. The findings indicate that while the mode of color transitiondiscrete or continuousdid not significantly alter emotional responses, changes in color saturation produced noticeable effects on participants' emotions. This suggests that the intensity of a color, rather than the manner of its change, plays a more pivotal role in influencing human emotional states.
Education and Pressure in Learning in an Unequal World -- Take Sub-Saharan African Countries as an Example
Authors: Cui Jiayi , Fang Qianyi , Ji Xinyi , Lin Yurou
Published: December 2024

It is widely acknowledged that the educational level and quality in sub-Saharan African countries are relatively backward in terms of educational resources, systems, faculty, and so on, even exacerbating social inequality. This paper conducts an in-depth exploration of the educational model in this region, expounding the definition of transnational pressure and its embodiment in education. This paper focuses on studying the current educational situation in sub-Saharan African countries, enumerating the existing educational pressures and practical problems. Finally, by making a comparison with Finland, which has a relatively developed educational system, drawing the successful experience that South African countries can learn from it, measures for improving the educational system in sub-Saharan African countries are proposed from both domestic and international perspectives, like conducting teacher training, dispatching volunteers, and cooperating with multinational enterprises. To raise the level of education and the overall quality of the population, along with the significance of educational sociology.
Analyzing WTO's Path to Balancing Developing and Developed Countries in Globalization: A Study Based on Cross-Domain Rule Interaction Theory
Authors: Zhao Wenchang
Published: December 2024

The World Trade Organization was established to support cooperation in trade policy to achieve common economic goals. In the area of cross-rule interaction, however, international competition has intensified, making it difficult for the WTO to balance the responsibilities and obligations, and the costs and benefits, of developed and developing countries. The governance of the international economic and trade system has fallen into a new dilemma, with the gradual rise of minorilateralism and bilateral trade conflicts causing cracks in globalization. Based on this, this paper will analyze the drivers of the current dilemma faced by the WTO and provide suggestions for a balanced approach. At present, the rules of global economic and trade governance are lagging behind the needs of the new international trade model, as the WTO has not clearly apportioned the responsibilities and obligations to be borne by the countries of the South and the North and is facing a crisis of legitimacy in its dispute settlement mechanism. Therefore, WTO needs to strengthen its internal mechanisms as well as its organizational functioning to assign obligations to States on a case-by-case basis. In addition, the WTO should clarify its economic and trade policies according to different areas and strive to make the multilateral trading system more equitable and fair.
Analysis of the Impact of Multidimensional Stressors on Adolescent Mental Health
Authors: Wu Yeyu
Published: December 2024

Adolescence represents a pivotal developmental phase, marked by substantial physiological, psychological, and social changes that may result in various stressors that can profoundly affect mental health. As such, a comprehensive understanding of major stressors experienced by adolescents and their impact on mental health is essential for the formulation of effective intervention strategies and policies. The paper explores the main sources of stress for adolescents, which includes social interactions, familial expectations, academic pressures, and socioeconomic difficulties, and analyzes how these stressors contribute to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and decreased quality of life. Furthermore, it synthesizes relevant literature, and integrates quantitative data from longitudinal surveys and qualitative data from interviews with adolescents aged 12 to 18, including participants from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The results indicate that academic stress is the most prevalent, followed by stress from interpersonal relationships and family, with socioeconomic factors also having a notable impact. However, despite the variation in individual responses to stress, its impact on mental health is particularly pronounced during adolescence, which is a key period for emotional and psychological development. The paper concludes with recommendations for targeted interventions and emphasizes the need for policies to help adolescents manage stress and thereby improve mental health outcomes.
Comparative Analysis of Gender Equality Laws in Three Countries: Norway, Sweden, and Finland
Authors: Liu Jiwei
Published: December 2024

In the background of the global demand for gender equality, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, three Nordic countries that excel in gender equality legislation. By comparative analysis, this paper aims to deeply compare and analyze the practices and achievements of these three countries in terms of gender equality laws, specifically examining their legal frameworks, implementation strategies, and outcomes, as well as the societal impacts of these strategies. This study reveals that these Nordic countries have adopted diverse approaches to advancing gender equality and achieved significant results, evident not only in legal advancements but also in positive changes across various sectors, including social attitudes, education, and employment. The conclusion summarizes the key factors contributing to the success of these countries' gender equality laws and explores whether these experiences can be applied to other nations, along with the challenges and opportunities in promoting gender equality laws globally.
Family Involvement on the Effective Use of Education Technology in China: Status, Influence and Suggestions
Authors: Liang Yanyan
Published: December 2024

The integration of Educational Technology (EdTech) into learning environments is transforming both formal education and family-based learning across the globe. In China, where the educational landscape is rapidly evolving, families play a crucial role in mediating the use of EdTech. This paper first explores the current state of EdTech use in households in China, including the types of EdTech tools used, the role of the family, and the existing regional differences. The influence of family factors on the adoption and effectiveness of EdTech for learning at home is further examined. Parents attitudes toward technology, particularly their willingness to engage with EdTech tools, play a pivotal role in determining how effectively these tools are used at home. Families socioeconomic status and parents education level also influence their ability to guide their children. Family relationships and how parents and children interact with technology also shape the effectiveness of EdTech. The paper concludes with recommendations for stakeholders, including parents, schools, and policymakers, on better leveraging EdTech for childrens academic and cognitive development. The findings suggest that family-centered EdTech design, enhanced collaboration between schools and families, and continuous parental learning can help maximize the potential of these technologies to improve learning experiences.
Analysis of the Current Situation of College Students Using AI Tools for Learning-A Case Study of the Landscape Architecture Major
Authors: Cheng Yiwei
Published: December 2024

With the wide application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in higher education, the teaching methods and learning approaches in design disciplines such as landscape architecture are undergoing significant changes. This study aims to explore the current usage of AI tools among landscape architecture students, analyzing their effectiveness and associated challenges in learning. Based on a survey of 32 landscape architecture students, and utilizing descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, t-tests, and ANOVA, the study reveal that AI tools significantly enhance design efficiency and stimulate creative thinking, but the technical complexity of some of the tools restricts their application effects. The results of the study show that the frequency of use is moderately positively correlated with the learning effect and satisfaction, and there is a significant difference in the impact of different AI tool types on students' learning effects. While AI tools exhibit strong potential in landscape architecture education, their effective integration requires improved technical support and educational strategies. The study concludes with recommendations on effectively incorporating AI tools into curriculum design to promote students' comprehensive capabilities.
Evaluating the Accuracy of French-to-English Translations of Educational Segments by Various AI Systems
Authors: Guo Hanya , Zhu Jingxian
Published: December 2024

In recent years, the trends of globalization and artificial intelligence translation have grown. This paper will select the highly representative children's book The Little Prince and compare it with the globally popular AI tool ChatGPT 4.0, the domestically favored AI tool ERNIE Bot, and the notably accurate translation website dochero.ai. Utilizing the CRISPE directive, the research will enable the AI translation tools to translate the original French text. The study will identify ten educationally significant sentences from The Little Prince and employ the three aforementioned AI translation tools to convert these sentences from French to English respectively. Subsequently, an evaluation will be conducted from multiple perspectivesincluding grammar, word choice, translation effectiveness regarding educational significance, and reader preferenceusing the Oxford English Dictionary and the Grammarly platform. It is hoped that the research can positively enhance the collaborative function between human translators and AI translation tools, thereby advancing global education.
Navigating the Green Wave: An In-Depth Exploration of ESG Integration and Corporate Governance in China
Authors: Liang Yunhao
Published: December 2024

This essay reviews China's implementation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. It specifically looks at how companies are audited and regulated and examine how ESG practices impact economic performance. The findings suggest that while Chinese companies are increasingly aligning with international ESG standards, challenges persist in reporting consistency, regulatory enforcement, and corporate awareness. Nevertheless, robust ESG performance offers significant opportunities, including enhanced access to capital and improved brand reputation. The paper stresses the pivotal role of the Chinese government in fostering ESG compliance through legislative measures and highlights the evolving significance of audit regulations that aim to ensure transparency and accountability. The paper concludes with strategic recommendations to enhance ESG practices, aiming to bolster China's position as a crucial role in corporate sustainability and sustainable growth. Future research will focus on refining ESG reporting standards and further exploring the intricate relationship between ESG practices and economic performance, developing more robust regulatory frameworks to support sustainable growth.
Application of Intelligent Portfolio Management System in Financial Field: Comprehensive Analysis Based on Accounting and Financial Knowledge
Authors: Zhang Yuxi
Published: December 2024

In the current digital financial environment, portfolio management is highly valued, but traditional approaches face challenges. This study aims to explore the application of intelligent portfolio management systems in the financial field and design the system through accounting and financial knowledge to improve the efficiency of decision-making. Comprehensive research methods were adopted to collect financial and market data, and tools such as machine learning and data mining were used for in-depth analysis. Finally, an intelligent portfolio management system was designed and constructed, and its application effect was verified through empirical research. The research objects are financial market participants, and the data comes from the real market. This study chooses JPMorgan Chase and BlackRock as the research objects. These two well-known financial institutions have rich experience and resources in portfolio management, which will provide in-depth case analysis and data support for this study. The results show that the intelligent system can improve the decision-making efficiency, and put forward the technical challenges and countermeasures to promote the further development of the system.
Research on the Role of Risk Hedging and Arbitrage Strategies in Financial Derivatives Investment
Authors: Tian Mengtong
Published: December 2024

In financial derivatives investment, risk hedging and arbitrage strategies play a key role. Risk hedging aims to reduce the uncertainty caused by asset price fluctuations and provide investors with stable returns through derivatives such as futures, options, and credit default swaps (CDS). This strategy is widely used by enterprises and financial institutions to manage commodity prices, exchange rates, and credit risks. Arbitrage strategies use market price differences, especially pricing differences in different markets or at various time points, to seek risk-free or low-risk returns. This paper reviews existing literature on financial derivatives, sorting out the role of risk hedging in financial derivatives investment. It summarizes the basic principles, application cases, advantages, and limitations of risk hedging. Additionally, the research delves into the role of arbitrage strategies in financial derivatives investment, covering its basic principles, types, application cases, advantages, and limitations. This research finds that hedging strategies, through instruments such as futures, options, and credit default swaps, provide effective risk management by stabilizing returns and reducing the impact of market volatility. Arbitrage strategies, on the other hand, exploit market inefficiencies to generate low-risk or risk-free profits, thereby enhancing market efficiency and liquidity. Despite these advantages, this paper also highlights certain limitations, such as the complexity and cost of hedging instruments, and the diminishing arbitrage opportunities as markets become more efficient.
Analysis of the Impact of the Digital Economy on Employment in China
Authors: Sun Yanru
Published: December 2024

As Chinas economy gradually transitions towards high-quality development, the growth of the digital economy has created numerous new employment opportunities. To verify the specific impact of the digital economy on labor demand, this paper examines both employment quantity and employment structure. Using relevant data variables from 30 provinces and cities in China from 2012 to 2022, this study applies the entropy method to develop a comprehensive index for the digital economy. This index is then used in regression analyses with total employment and high- and low-technology intensity employment. The findings suggest that overall, the development of the digital economy positively contributes to the growth in labor demand, manifested in the promotion of high-tech employment and the suppression of low-tech employment.
Urban Digital Transformation, E-Commerce and Rural Revitalization
Authors: Zhao Lingxuan
Published: December 2024

Urban digital transformation has become important to promote social progress and economic growth. At present, rural development is seriously lagging, and it is of great significance to explore the impact of urban digital transformation on rural revitalization to promote the coordinated development of urban and rural areas and rural revitalization. This study empirically investigates the impact of urban digital transformation on rural revitalization based on municipal panel data from 2009-2021. The study shows that urban digital transformation significantly drives rural revitalization, and e-commerce plays a mediating role in it. The improvement of green economy efficiency, industrial agglomeration, and human capital level will enhance the impact of urban digital transformation on rural revitalization. From the results of heterogeneity analysis, the effect is more obvious in the eastern region. This study also proposes policy suggestions from three perspectives: to promote urban digital transformation, to focus on key elements such as e-commerce, and to develop regional synergies, which provide a reference for promoting rural revitalization in the context of urban digital transformation.
Eino Murtorinne 1930–2023
Authors: Mustakallio Hannu
Published: December 2024

Uusimman ajan kirkkohistorian emeritusprofessori Eino Murtorinne kuoli Helsingissä 15.7.2023. Hän oli 92-vuotias, syntynyt Kiuruvedellä 25.11.1930.
Historiallinen Aikakauskirjan 120-vuotista taivalta juhlistettiin 14.11.2023
Authors: Laukkoski Helena
Published: December 2024

Historiallinen Aikakauskirja 120 vuotta juhlaseminaari kokosi Tieteiden talolle väkeä marraskuisena iltapäivänä. Juhlaseminaarin järjestivät Suomen Historiallinen Seura, Historian Ystäväin Liitto ja Historiallisen Aikakauskirjan toimitus.
Manajemen Kemitraan Sekolah Menegah Kejuruan dengan Dunia Industri melalui Pengoptimalan Kelas Industri di SMK Raden Rahmat Mojosari
Authors: Lestari Hefty Magda , Qonitatillahari Aida
Published: December 2024

Pendidikan menengah kejuruan merupakan jenjang pendidikan menengah kejuruan yang lebih mengutamakan pengembangan keterampilan siswa untuk jenis profesi tertentu. Maka SMK Raden Rahmat memiliki program kelas industri yang dilakukan secara mutualisme yaitu saling menguntungkan antara sekolah dengan industri. sekolah dan dunia kerja memiliki informasi yang terpadu tentang kegiatan pembelajaran kejuruan di sekolah dan di dunia industri, sinkronisasi kurikulum dan pengelolaan kerja sama antara SMK dan DUDI telah dilaksanakan secara terpadu. Selain itu, pengelolaan kerja sama telah diterapkan secara konsisten dengan pengadaan koordinasi setiap tahun dengan ditunjang oleh administrasi yang baik. Semua DUDI telah mampu membantu SMK dalam mencapai tujuan yang diharapkan. Koordinasi yang dilakukan dengan dunia usaha dan dunia industry antara lain penandatanganan Nota Kesepahaman (MoU) dengan DUDI, sinkronisasi kurikulum yang ada, pelaaksanaan kunjungan industri dan studi banding, mendatangkan guru tamu, PKL, On the Job Training (OJT), pelaksanaan UKK, BKK, dan teaching factory rintisan merupakan contoh implementasi (aktualisasi) kerja sama dengan dunia usaha dan dunia industri.
Pendidikan Multikultural dalam Diskursus Islam
Authors: Norvaizi Ikhrom , Lestari Nopita , Nurlaili Nurlaili , Karni Asniti
Published: December 2024

This research focuses on understanding the relationship or relevance between multicultural education and Islam. Likewise, this research aims to explore and understand the relevance of the values ??and principles of multicultural education to Islam. This research also emphasizes that multicultural education harmonises with Islamic values ??and principles. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach, namely descriptive research emphasising analysis. The methodology of this research is a literature study. Multicultural education in Islam aims to create intelligent, religious, creative, educated individuals and accept society's diversity. Multicultural values ??are in accordance with Islamic values, including: tauhid, ummah, rahmah, musawah, tasamuh, tadhamun, ta'awun and kinship. Multicultural principles in Islam include pluralism, equality, and modesty in diversity. The relationship between Islamic beliefs and multicultural education is discussed in this article. Multicultural education shares many principles and characteristics with Islam and is closely related. Multicultural education is the basis for all educational components to foster an atmosphere of openness, tolerance, and mutual respect and develop students' character so they are ready to solve problems that arise in a pluralistic society.
GOOD GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RIGHTS: A STUDY IN THE CONTEXT OF BANGLADESH
Authors: Hamid Syed Sarfaraj
Published: December 2024

Good governance and human rights are two interconnected areas of research that are essential for creating a just and equitable society. Through research, we can identify the factors that contribute to the promotion and protection of human rights and good governance, as well as the challenges that must be overcome to achieve these goals. Overall, research in this area plays a critical role in creating a world where every person is able to enjoy their fundamental rights and freedoms, and where governance is conducted in a transparent, accountable, participatory, and responsive manner. In today's modern politics and economy, the phrase "good quality governance" has gained popularity. The issue of governance and good governance has recently come to the forefront of the global development agenda. Absence of good governance can put a nation in great danger which would lead to several issues relating to human rights.
CRYPTOCURRENCY: AWARENESS AND ATTITUDE IN RELATION TO ADOPTION AMONG ILONGGOS AMIDST PANDEMIC
Authors: S. Agudos Janrei , Bagalangit Han Mei , M. Gabaldon Angelo
Published: December 2024

The critical necessity to comprehend cryptocurrencies as technological innovation and as an investment vehicle or commodity gained prominence even before reaching its pinnacle of popularity. Though cryptocurrencies have become a global phenomenon, not everyone understands them due to their newness and complexity. Ergo, investigators intended to ascertain the perceived level of awareness, the perceived level of attitude, and in relation to the perceived level of adoption toward cryptocurrency among Ilonggos amidst pandemic. Previous relevant studies argued that awareness and attitude are the most commonly used antecedents to explain adoption, owing to several technology adoption models. The collection of data was done using an online survey questionnaire through google forms. Using descriptive-correlational design, this study sought to establish whether there is a statistically significant relationship between perceived levels of awareness and attitude and between perceived levels of attitude and adoption. Among 317 qualified participants, utilizing the mean, results showed the perceived level of awareness towards cryptocurrency is "Unsure". However, the perceived level of attitude is "Positive". Moreover, the perceived level of adoption is construed as "Adoptable". Spearman's correlation disclosed a "Moderate Positive, Statistically Significant Relationship" between the perceived levels of awareness and attitude and a "Strong Positive, Statistically Significant Relationship" between perceived levels of attitude and adoption. Despite favorable perceived levels of awareness, attitude, and adoption, there is still slight skepticism in using cryptocurrency due to its novelty. Hence, Ilonggos should vitalize their awareness by unearthing timely information. Ultimately, an increasing awareness leads to an increased attitude and adoption of cryptocurrencies.
Le projet Plin-édit : étapes et réflexions
Authors: Tamsamani Mountassir Bay , Ferrière Hervé
Published: December 2024

Notre texte va tenter d’exposer un maximum d’aspects (en particulier ceux qui se sont révélés problématiques) du programme de recherche pluridisciplinaire « Plin-édit » (2022-2023) qui visait à numériser une infime partie du fonds des manuscrits du naturaliste Georges Cuvier – une partie portant sur un projet de réédition, au cours des années 1820, de l’Histoire Naturelle de Pline l’Ancien. Il a fait l’objet d’une présentation lors de la journée d’étude du projet CollEx-Persée CoESciTer du 28 mars 2024 à Lille – un projet porté par l’UMR EEP et le Centre François Viète, en partenariat avec la SGN, la SGF, Cofrhigéo, le MNHN et l’Institut de France (https://jecoesciter.sciencesconf.org/). Après avoir relaté les objectifs, les difficultés et aussi les bonheurs de ce projet collectif, nous conclurons en insistant sur la nécessité d’un travail humain de « haute intensité » dans tous les projets de numérisation d’archives manuscrites.
La chaire de géologie du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle : focus sur Stanislas Meunier et la géologie expérimentale
Authors: Mousseau Léane , Sans-Jofre Pierre
Published: December 2024

Cet article explore l’histoire de la chaire de géologie du Muséum national d’histoire naturelle de Paris en s’intéressant plus particulièrement au scientifique Stanislas Meunier. La galerie de géologie et de minéralogie conserve des collections anciennes constituées par les différents titulaires de la chaire de géologie depuis la fin du XVIIIe siècle. Stanislas Meunier est un scientifique qui a marqué les collections de la galerie par la place qu’il a occupée à la chaire. Il joue un rôle très important dans l’introduction de la géologie expérimentale en France et l’enseigne au Muséum. Les échantillons de sa collection de géologie expérimentale sont des témoignages des pratiques du scientifique à la fin du XIXe siècle.
Analyse géologique du bassin-versant de l’Aa : à quelles conditions un tel territoire est-il habitable ?
Authors: Meilliez Francis
Published: December 2024

Après deux années de déficit hydrique, le relief du Boulonnais a fixé un événement météorologique excessif pendant plusieurs mois. Des inondations périphériques se sont multipliées, d’abord parce que le sol était trop sec, puis saturé. Les dégâts ont d’autant plus frappé les populations que l’oubli s’installe vite dès lors que l’événement se raréfie. Il apparaît nécessaire de rappeler que l’irrégularité météorologique ignore notre vision saisonnière, et que le processus couplé érosion/sédimentation en est une conséquence inévitable qui, en permanence, mais par à-coups, sculpte nos paysages. La géologie témoigne autant de ces évènements que de leur destruction partielle. Si les humains comprennent mieux les processus en jeu, on peut espérer qu’ils s’en préviendront.
Report on the 9th EFILA Annual Conference and 3rd Young EFILA Event
Authors: Varis Özge
Published: December 2024

The European Federation for Investment Law and Arbitration (EFILA) held its ninth Annual Conference on Thursday, 25 April 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. The panellists discussed the new frontiers of international investment law ranging from how domestic courts enforce arbitral awards, sanctions, energy transition, to valuation methods in times of geopolitical tensions. Various angles were presented, and possible future challenges of international investment law were expressed. The need for new approaches to understanding international investment law and foreign direct investment was stressed. As a result, solutions and new theories were discussed during the 2024 EFILA Annual Conference. The day before, also the third Young EFILA event took place in Frankfurt.
The CJEU’s Judgment in European Commission v. United Kingdom: A Tale of Truisms, Omissions, and Judicial Fictions
Authors: Hermes Simon
Published: December 2024

The Micula-saga continues to haunt the relationship of EU state aid law and ICSID Convention. Apparently, even the Brexit of the United Kingdom was insufficient to solve the legal deadlock. That at least seems to be the view taken by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), who recently held that the UK violated its obligations under EU law by declaring the Micula-award enforceable. In doing so, the CJEU not only ignored the multilateral compliance nature of the obligation to enforce arbitral awards under Article 54 ICSID Convention, but also jumped quite some hurdles in relation to other issues of EU law. All in all, a tale of truism, omissions and judicial fictions.
NAFTA’s FET Clause Is (Practically) Dead! Long Live Its Legacy!: An Empirical Survey of How Tribunals Have Interpreted FET Clauses Linked to the Minimum Standard of Treatment
Authors: Dumberry Patrick
Published: December 2024

The article examines how awards, outside NAFTA and CAFTA, have assessed fair and equitable treatment (FET) clauses where the standard of protection is expressly linked to the Minimum Standard of Treatment (MST). It shows that in the last ten years, tribunals have generally adopted a restrictive approach which is in line with NAFTA case law. They have defined the content of the standard similarly to NAFTA tribunals and have also referred to a high threshold of severity or seriousness to find a breach. The article argues that while the FET clause in the CUSMA (replacing NAFTA) will be of limited practical relevance in the North American context, what matters is that the legacy of NAFTA case law on the FET is likely going to be felt for decades to come.
EU Council’s Denial of Benefits to Russian and Belorussian Investors under the Energy Charter Treaty: Assessment of the Decision’ Legality under EU and International Law (1st Essay Competition Prize Winner 2024)
Authors: Brossmann Dano
Published: December 2024

This essay deals with selected legal problems arising out of the EU Council’s decision adopted in June 2024. The Decision denies benefits of investment protection to Russian and Belorussian investors under the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) adopted in June 2024. Because the ECT is a mixed agreement, this essay analyses the Decision from two angles: EU Law and International Law. From an EU-law perspective, it explores whether the EU Council can deny benefits to foreign investors on behalf of all Member States, or Member States can continue to afford benefits independently of the Council’s decision. It argues that even if decisions falling within Part III of the ECT do not have to be adopted unanimously, failure of a Member State to adhere to EU Council’s decision would constitute a breach of the sincere cooperation principle. From the viewpoint of International Law, the essay focuses on two key issues triggered by the Decision, namely its temporal scope and its effect on legitimate expectations of targeted investors. Regarding the application in time, the author argues that the Decision can have only prospective effects and should not apply retroactively. Regarding legitimate expectations, the Decision opens discussion on legitimate expectations that we might witness in potential claims in the years to come.
India’s Forthcoming Rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act: An Opportunity to Reduce Gaps in the ‘Notice and Consent’ Framework for Cookies
Authors: Gupta Indranath , Naithani Paarth
Published: December 2024

‘Notice and consent’ is a predominant requirement in data protection ecosystems. This requirement has been recognized by the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 in India. However, there are several reasons why the notice and consent framework could operate sub-optimally. These are reasons because of the ecosystem in which such a framework functions. For instance, the standard operational practices falling under the ‘notice and consent’ framework do not offer real choices to individuals, they do not succinctly capture complex data processing, and they do not capture the psychosocial aspects of individual decision-making. These problems are amplified in India, which has high digital illiteracy and low privacy awareness. This article suggests that the forthcoming rules under the DPDP Act are a means to address the operational problems that affect the notice and consent framework in India. The article takes cookies as an example to suggest the norms that are crucial to consider while implementing an optimal framework.
Evaluating the Impact of Rising Temperature on Water Demand in the Klamath River Basin, a Watershed in Western United States
Authors: Akindipe Stephen , Oje Abosede , Ifedayo Oluwasola , Nenger Jerome
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the impact of climate change on water availability within the Klamath River Basin, a significant watershed in the western United States. Critical factors including precipitation, snowpack, and potential evapotranspiration (PET) was explored to understand how climate change dynamics may exacerbate water scarcity, and stakeholder conflicts in the region. The study uses 40 years of historical climate data of these sites (Big Red Mountain and Silver Lake), findings indicate a slight but statistically inconclusive decrease in both precipitation and snowpack, despite a significant positive correlation between temperature and PET. Observations from the study highlight the vulnerabilities of the Klamath River Basin's water resources, especially with warmer temperatures that may shift precipitation patterns from snow to increased rainfall, creating concerns for seasonal water storage and availability within the region. The impact of these shifts poses significant risks to agricultural, environmental, and cultural water needs, with implications for regional water management and climate adaptation strategies. The study emphasizes the urgent need for collaborative, data-informed approaches to equitable water allocation amidst growing climate pressures.
Enhancing Paraphrasing Skills for First-Year Students at the Faculty of English, Hanoi Open University
Authors: Dung Tran Le
Published: December 2024

This study investigates paraphrasing skills among first-year students at Hanoi Open University, addressing a crucial aspect of academic writing in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. Through a mixed-methods approach, involving a survey of 75 students and faculty interviews, the research reveals significant challenges in paraphrasing proficiency. Key findings include low confidence in paraphrasing abilities (60% lacking confidence), infrequent use in classes (85% never using the skill), and misconceptions about paraphrasing techniques (40% relying on copying). Despite these challenges, 80% of students recognize paraphrasing's importance, and 83% express a desire to improve. Primary obstacles identified are limited vocabulary (45%) and difficulty in sentence restructuring (30%). The study highlights a critical gap between awareness of paraphrasing's importance and practical application skills. Recommendations include integrating regular paraphrasing exercises across courses, implementing targeted vocabulary and sentence restructuring workshops, and developing online resources for self-study. This research contributes to understanding EFL students' paraphrasing challenges and provides practical strategies for enhancing academic writing instruction in Vietnamese higher education contexts.
The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction After Ninety Years. An Essay
Authors:   The National University of Arts – Bucharest, Trandafir Catalin
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this essay is a reassessment of a problem posed almost 90 years ago, but which marked the modernism and postmodernism of the 20th and later the 21st centuries and which is still current. The aesthetic and historical research was carried out mainly through the prism of the art installation, the main element of my PhD thesis. This essay includes a critique of Walter Benjamin’ Marxist approach – in the system versus outside the system and the attempt of finding explanations of sociological and cultural phenomena under an ideological paradigm. The approach through the prism of Marxist ideology I consider it narrows the perspective of the problem addressed in ‚The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction’2. The dissemination of art through mechanical reproduction actually follows a law of the market and which, applied in the cultural field, involves increasing the target group and decreasing the level of value. Its implementation had produced a cultural mutation. The exception is made by cinematography, which appeared and evolved precisely from the modality of mechanical reproduction. The avant-garde promotes a destructuring tendency by challenging old artistic forms. This tendency of exceeding the limits was consonant with the atmosphere of radicalism and intolerance present in the interwar society, it led to the emergence and antagonism of ideological systems, culminating in the outbreak of the Second World War. The idea of mechanical reproduction of the work of art began simultaneously with the culture of mass production. The mechanical reproduction of the work of art later turned into digital reproduction, with a much increased degree of accessibility, and the mutual mirroring between the mode of production and culture was to rise to another level, that of artificial intelligence.
Concrete Luminaires, Aesthetic Demands and Technological Challenges
Authors:   National Academy of Arts in Sofia, Harizanov Vasil
Published: December 2024

Among the newly emerging design solutions in the field of interior and exterior is one that is both unusual and provocative, as well as extremely creative and artistic, namely, the use of concrete in the design of lighting fixtures. This became possible thanks to a better understanding of the potentials of this material. Concrete lighting fixtures have gained popularity due to their unique aesthetic appeal, durability, and customization options. They have a distinct industrial and minimalist design that adds a modern and contemporary touch to any space.