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Warping Spacetime: When Theoretical Physics Meets Science Fiction
Authors: Quinalha Luanna , Rice Sarah
Published: March 2023

Warp drives, though first envisioned in science fiction, have become a topic of scientific interest within theoretical physics. Miguel Alcubierre was the first one to propose a warp drive spacetime in 1994. His geometry is, however, considered unphysical: it violates all energy conditions and requires large amounts of exotic matter. Several modifications to his metric have been proposed which reduce these energy requirements, but it is still unlikely that warp drives will ever be technologically useful. Even so, they make for very interesting thought experiments, forcing physicists to face the limits of their current theories. Here we will discuss the Alcubierre drive, its energy condition violations, and its energy requirements as obtained from the quantum inequalities. The general definition of superluminal travel is briefly discussed. We also study the horizon problem and the possibility of closed timelike curves within this spacetime. Some recent progress in warp drive research is presented, followed by a conclusion which expands on the physical plausibility and research interest in warp drives.
Applications and Physiological Mechanisms of Music Therapy in Insomnia Patients
Authors: Kueper Frances
Published: March 2023

Music has long been an inherent aspect of culture and self-expression. Recently, music has also been used as a form of therapy because of its distinctive ability to relieve stress and promote relaxation in the human body. This has been found to be especially useful as a treatment for stress-linked disorders such as primary insomnia, which is characterized by increased sympathetic nervous system activity (Jerath, R., Beveridge, C., & Barnes, V. A., 2021). Secondary research conducted through a literature review showed that music processing is a “whole-brain activity” (Warren, J., 2008). Stimulation of pleasure centers and regions of the brain which control biorhythms, such as the brain stem, improves mood and promotes relaxation, and therefore better sleep, by releasing hormones such as dopamine and serotonin (Harvard Health, 2021).

Music therapy’s unique potential as a widely accessible form of therapy inspired me to write this article on the mechanisms in which this form of therapy fosters the well-being of insomnia patients. As the fast-paced lifestyles of many individuals has led to a rapid increase in stress-linked insomnia patients, an effective method of treatment should be available to all.
Trump, Twitter, and Women: Sexism and Political Correctness in the President and His Supporters’ Tweets
Authors: Uday Araha , Campbell Jason
Published: March 2023

The rhetoric President Trump utilizes when discussing women contains ideology opposed to political correctness, and through mediums of influence like Twitter, it impacts others’ ideologies and has the potential to manifest in action. This report addresses the question,“What ideologies and rhetoric do President Trump represent in his discourse surrounding women and political correctness and to what extent do his supporters parallel his ideologies and rhetoric?” Thematic analysis of the President’s comments on Twitter and in the media regarding women, as well as tweets from his supporters, demonstrated recurring themes of neoliberalism and neosexism in both data sets. Supporters paralleled the President’s ideologies and to a lesser extent his rhetoric. Such ideologies may result in policies that are not beneficial for women.
A For-Profit Model of Microcredit
Authors: Monga Aarav , Yin Yiqiao
Published: March 2023

Microcredit is a proven means of poverty alleviation. However, its implementation in India is flawed. High interest rates, incompetent use of credit, and insufficient loan-sizes are just some of the problems well-documented in literature. This paper seeks to assess if these problems can be alleviated by a for-profit model of microcredit, and hence if this model can sustainably improve financial inclusion in India. The role of profit-motives in Indian microcredit has only been analyzed from a theoretical perspective thus far, so this paper adds to existing research by bringing in an empirical perspective through data from Microfinance Institutions from the MIX Markets database.  A baseline binary Logistic Classifier is trained, alongside proposed models of a Decision Tree Classifier and a Gradient-boosted Tree Classifier. Feature analysis is conducted on the models, and the results are used to devise profit-maximizing strategies. These strategies are then analyzed to assess if profit-driven companies can improve financial inclusion in a socially desirable manner. The study finds that for-profit incentives can increase the spread, efficiency, and accessibility of microcredit while potentially fostering competent use of credit and reducing the cost of borrowing. However, the study also notes the requirement for regulation in the growth and means of enforcing repayment in such for-profit models. Further, the study observes that a for-profit model may increase credit risk and will fail to allocate credit to the lowest strata of the poor. As such, for-profit firms must be complemented by not-for-profit MFIs to improve financial inclusion across the board.
Are digital marketing methods as effective as primary marketing tactics?
Authors: Parikh Elisha
Published: March 2023

With the introduction of the internet, we saw a rapid shift from traditional means of marketing, such as pamphlets and posters, to social media and internet ads. This report amalgamates both primary and secondary research to explore whether the current marketing strategies being used by companies are truly as effective as those of the past, especially during the evolution of technology.
The History of Yellow Peril and the Model Minority Myth in Relation to AAPI-Hate in 2020
Authors: Peer Safia , Tan Lesley , Kunjoor Khushi
Published: March 2023

In this paper, we discuss the relationship between the yellow peril stereotype along with the model minority myth and how they influence the recent Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Hate in 2020. We first delve into the treatment of Asian Americans during the interwar years, specifically the immigration center Angel Island. Using oral histories we collected from outside sources and books, we discuss the social and legal treatments of the Asian immigrants both in the immigration center and in the country. Next, we discuss the origins of the model minority myth that date back to the 1960s to 70s using newspaper articles and interviews conducted during the time period. We also explore the formation of the Asian American identity and movement in the 1960s and 70s through newspaper articles that demonstrate the community’s pushback to white supremacy and dismantling harmful prejudices against Asian Americans. From this historical lens, we connect the formation and continuation of the yellow peril and model minority stereotypes to the Asian American hate of 2020 through current interviews and podcasts with Asian Americans. This reemergence of hate against the Asian American community demonstrates the stereotypes’ long-lasting effects. Simultaneously, the AAPI protests evidence that Asian Americans continue to fight back against their mistreatment as a continuation of the Asian American Movement that started in the late 1960s. These historical and modern events assist our discussion of the Asian-American community’s relationship with white supremacy in order to fight back against the discrimination we face today.
Gender and Beauty Presentation in Art
Authors: Nieman Hannah , Guydish Bucholz Erin
Published: March 2023

How do the perception and presentation of both beauty and gender differ and compare? These concepts (feminism, masculinity, and beauty) have struggled to be defined in their respective fields, Gender Theory and Aesthetics, due to their multiplicitous nature. When analyzing the works of gender-questioning artists Cindy Sherman and Claude Cahun, the connection between the subjectivist approach to aesthetic analysis and Judith Butler’s theory becomes apparent. In these works, it is the signifiers, not the person who allows us to interpret the art as gendered or beautiful. The idea of no inherent gender on a body is essentially the same as no intrinsic beauty within a work. This idea then questions the perception and study of art and gender.
Different Therapeutic Approaches to Alzheimer's Disease
Authors: Magee Thomas , Zubarev Yana
Published: March 2023

Amyloid precursor protein is the precursor to the biochemical markers for Alzheimer's disease. (1–5)There has been much research in the field of biochemistry to attempt to understand how these proteins interact with each other, both on a biochemical level and on a neurological level. This research has led scientists to conclusions about these proteins' substrates, structure, and functionality outside of the formation of Alzheimer's disease. Amyloid-Beta, for example, is the main biochemical marker for Alzheimer's disease, however, many of Amyloid-Beta’s precursors have many substrates outside of APP that are key in overall homeostasis and molecular functionality. (4,6–12)There have been many attempts to restrict, increase, and alter the expression of these proteins in hope of treating Alzheimer's. (2,9,11,13–16) Here, we break down the core proteins responsible for these interactions and give an overview of current therapeutic approaches to Alzheimer’s.
Dopamine Agonists and their Optimality in Treating Parkinson's Disease Compared to Other Treatments
Authors: Keerthivasan Samarth , Kethar Jotsna , Appavu Rajagopal
Published: March 2023

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that has been plaguing tens of thousands of people each year, and as a result, there has been lots of research to find a drug or compound which, if used correctly, will allow for a decrease in the symptoms of the disorder. One idea that is of question is whether dopamine agonists might be able to help reduce the effects that the disease has upon a person. As a result, the question of how useful dopamine agonists are in the treatment of or minimization of the effects of Parkinson’s Disease rises. This paper focuses heavily on the topic of the optimality of dopamine agonists in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and relies upon past research on the subject of PD treatments/therapies. Although an agonist, in scientific terms, is known as a chemical substance capable of combining with a specific receptor on a cell and initiating the same reaction or activity typically produced by the original substance itself, these dopamine agonists have not proven to be as effective as can be assumed. These agonists, even with the ability to imitate the reaction of dopamine agonists, are not as useful as other treatments to PD, such as Levodopa. In this paper, comparisons were conducted between the two largest categories of PD therapy to derive a conclusion. The findings indicate some rather surprising results, and prove that dopamine agonists might not be as useful in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease as one might assume.
Impact of Male Out-Migration on Female Empowerment in the Western Highlands of Guatemala
Authors: Baik Kang Seung Min , Kayayan Katia
Published: March 2023

Male out-migration is a highly prevalent social phenomenon in the Western Highlands of Guatemala, but there is limited understanding on how it impacts the women left-behind, in particular with their empowerment. To determine its impact, eight semi-structured interviews were conducted with indigenous women in this region. Through thematic analysis and a discussion built on previous research, it was found that male out-migration has a limited impact on female empowerment due to several contextual factors, including in-law influence, gender norms, and limited educational attainment. Future research must be conducted on the impact of male out-migration on those left-behind across Guatemala as well as how education empowers women.
A Study of the Endowment Effect in Phase II and III of the EU Emissions Trading System
Authors: Qin Sophia , Gallo Edoardo
Published: March 2023

This paper investigates the endowment effect in the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) over Phase II and Phase III using complete transaction records from the market. The results show that for most companies in both Phase II and Phase III, their WTA (willingness to accept)/WTP (willingness to pay) ratio is less than or equal to 1, signifying that there is an insubstantial degree of the endowment effect in the EU ETS. This challenges the results of a pioneering study and brings into light the need for a more rigorous study to re-examine the endowment effect in the carbon market.
A Menace to the Mouth: Child Dental Neglect in the US
Authors: Kim Rachel , Kucik Janine
Published: March 2023

Rates of tooth decay in children significantly increased at the beginning of the 21st century, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. To address this sudden trend reversal, this paper looks into possible solutions to eliminate the problem of child dental neglect, which could be a plausible reason why the general adolescent population’s oral health is so poor. Specifically, this research’s aim was to find ways dentists could help lower cases of child dental neglect in the US. An interview and careful analyses of numerous sources were done in order to gather new data and information for this research paper.
Investigation of Quantum Adder Error Rate on IBM Quantum Systems
Authors: Tu Cayden , Hoffman Anthony
Published: March 2023

This paper reports the results of an investigation into the performance of quantum addition operations carried out by two quantum adders. These algorithms were run on IBM quantum computers and simulated with a noise model on Qiskit. Following this experimentation, we studied the rates of errors and the differences between the two adders. This study illuminated the benefits and drawbacks of the adders as well as the capabilities of a noise simulation consisting of coupling and basis gates noise to emulate real hardware. Our work provides additional data to inform the development of more efficient addition algorithms aimed at helping minimize error rates.
Analysis on Blockchain Effectiveness Towards Protecting Renewable-Based Smart Power Grids
Authors: McQuilkin Brendan , Liburd Jr. Samuel
Published: March 2023

Non-renewable energies have been increasingly destructive to the environment, and as a result, society has been seeking to replace these energies at a growing rate. Converting current non-renewable-based power grids to environmentally friendly smart energy grids has been identified as one of the most powerful ways to remove the reliance on non-renewable energies. However, failing to keep these new power grids efficient and secure will cause this concept to fail to become a reality. With a new energy management system, a new security system is also required. Some developing technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence have been identified as candidates for strong and efficient security protocols for smart grids. Analysis shows that blockchain technology can provide incredible defense against malicious tampering and data protection. Artificial intelligence can be trained to identify attacks before they become destructive. Along with these new technologies, concepts such as the firewall should be included due to their general effectiveness and efficiency. By utilizing both old and new security protocols, a safer, more efficient, and more reliable energy grid for the future can be created.
A Cross-Regional Analysis of Colorism Experiences in High Schoolers in India and the United States
Authors: Srinivasan Sagarika , Harmon Chelsea
Published: March 2023

Around the world, various beauty standards are often portrayed in the media and expressed by people living in that region, which devolve into unconscious biases. Previous research points to a worldwide skin tone perception standard: dark skin is undesirable. Slavery in the United States and the caste system in India, among other historical phenomena, have played a role in creating this common perception. This study investigates colorism, defined as prejudice against dark skin tones, and aims to examine experiences of colorism and self-esteem through an online survey sent to high school students in India and in the United States. This research paper is unique because a comparison study of regions is not commonly found in the existing literature and, high school students, living in a globally connected world, will provide new perspectives on the cross-cultural issue of colorism. 122 responses (90 from India and 32 from the United States) were collected. A T-test comparing India to the United States found that students in India reported higher colorism than those in the United States (t = -70.219,  p < 0.01), and students in the United States reported lower self-esteem (t = -53.33,  p < 0.01) compared to those in  India. However, skin tone was not significantly correlated with self-esteem or colorist experiences in India or the USA. These results show that the stigma of dark skin tones has not been mitigated and also suggests that there may be other variables apart from skin tone that have greater effect on self-esteem.
Impacts of Climate Change on American Immigrant Flows and Employment Sectors
Authors: Li Ziang , Nagle Alverio Gabriela
Published: March 2023

This paper focuses on the impacts of natural disasters caused by climate change on American immigrant flows and American immigrants’ employment sectors. This paper consists of two distinct quantitative analyses. The first analysis investigates the relationship between climate disasters and the number of people that immigrated to the U.S. from 2010 to 2019 (which is the closest intact decade before the pandemic) for several countries and shows a positive relationship between climate change and American immigrant flows. This part also discusses the inherent variation between developed countries and developing countries, and analyzes the relationship between the gross domestic production index and the number of people that immigrated to the U.S. In the second part of the analysis, the paper analyzes the several American states that contain the highest number of immigrants and which employment sectors immigrants preferred in 2015, which is the median year of the period in the first analysis. As a result, the result shows that American immigrants’ employment sector distribution varies for each state, and American immigrants are more likely to participate in fundamental occupations such as agriculture and infrastructure construction. At the end of the paper, some viable suggestions on current immigration policy and future prospects in the related research fields are mentioned.
CROP YIELD AND FRUIT WEIGHT OF LARGE-FRUITED CRANBERRY VARIETIES INTRODUCED IN BELARUS
Authors: LENKOVETS T. I.
Published: March 2023

The crop yield and fruit weight of 23 varieties of large-fruited cranberries have been assessed in 2017–2020 in the branch

laboratory of introduction and technology of non-traditional berry plants of the Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. All the examined varieties produce fruits in the conditions found in Belarus, which indicates the successful implementation of their adaptive capacity in the place of introduction. The determining factor for the yield of large-fruited cranberry varieties was late frosts during its flowering period.
THE IMPACT OF MULTIPLE DOSES OF NITROGEN FERTILIZERS ON THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PLANTS OF CATALON VARIETY HAZELNUT
Authors: LEONOVICH I. S. , KAPICHNIKOVA N. G. , BUDILOVICH K. A. , BUIMISTROVA A. V.
Published: March 2023

The article presents the results of studies, carried out in 2020–2021 in the commercial hazelnut orchard planted in 2018 by LLC “Vyazovetsky Sad”, Molodechno district, Minsk region. The purpose of the studies is to examine the impact and highlight the nitrogen fertilizer application system that optimizes the growth and development of young hazelnut plants Catalon varieties, planted according to two patterns of placement. It was revealed as a result of the study, that the additional application of nitrogen fertilizers at a dose of 60 and 120 kg a. e. had an impact on the growth rates of hazelnut plants – the area and total increase in the cross-sectional area of the bole, biometric parameters and the area of the leaf surface of plants were significantly larger compared to the control variant. In total, over 2 years of research, higher yield was noted in the variants of applying increased doses of nitrogen fertilizers, however, the highest yield was obtained in the variant of nitrogen application at a dose of 120 kg a. e.: with a planting pattern of 5.0 × 3.5 m – by 128.4 % (3.61 c/ha), with a planting pattern of 5.0 × 3.0 m – i.e. 49.2 % (3.18 c/ha) more than in the control variant.
QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF GRAPE VARIETIES GROWN IN THE CONDITIONS OF BELARUS FOR THE SUITABILITY OF GRAPE BERRIES FOR FREEZING
Authors: MAKSIMENKO M. G. , KARANIK O. S. , KRIVOROT A. M. , NOVIK G. A. , MARTSINKEVICH D. I.
Published: March 2023

Suitability of grape varieties grown in Belarus for freezing grape berries was assessed in the Department of storage and processing of RUE “Institute of Fruit Growing”. The objects of research include 9 varieties of grapes (Agat Donskoy, Alfa, Bianca, Kristall, Marshal Foch, Platovsky, Plenitel, Samantha, Bluebell) grown in the Department of Fruit Crops Breeding of the RUE “Institute of Fruit Growing”. The article presents the results of an organoleptic evaluation of fresh and frozen after defrosting varieties in terms

of appearance, color, texture, aroma, taste. The evaluation found that berries of the examined grape varieties are suitable for freezing and storage for 6 months with minor losses of original characteristics. At the same time, the Alpha and Samanta grape varieties are assigned to the group of varieties with a very good juice-retaining capacity (up to 5.0 %), the Agat Donskoy, Bianka, Crystal, Marshal Foch, Platovsky, Plenitel and Bluebell varieties have been classified as a group of varieties with good juice-retaining capacity (from 5.1 to 10.0 %).
TYPES OF APPLE AND PEAR SEEDLINGS FOR INTENSIVE ORCHARDS IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS
Authors: GADZHIEV S. G. , SAMUS V. A.
Published: March 2023

The article provides an overview of the types of apple and pear seedlings used for establishing intensive orchards with

planting densities from 1000 to 6600 trees/ha. Annual and biennial seedlings, as well as double-stem seedlings (“bi-baum”)

are used around the world. The quality requirements for the seedlings have been determined in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Belarus No. 102-Z “On selection and seed production of agricultural plants” dated May 7, 2021 and other regulations. The article contains criteria used in the certification of producers of original and elite seeds of agricultural plants,

including seedlings, meristem materials and other generative and vegetative parts of agricultural plants intended for their propagation.
THE PROSPECT OF ACTINIDIA MICROPRODUCTION. INITIATION STAGE
Authors: ZMUSHKO A. A. , MOROZOVA M. D.
Published: March 2023

The fruits of the Actinidia genus contain a large amount of biologically active substances with antioxidant properties and serve as a valuable source of vitamins, catechins, pectins and many other compounds. The basic collection of actinidia available in the berry crop department of the Institute for Fruit Growing is currently represented by three winter-hardy species (A. kolomikta, A. arguta and A. polygama). In order to meet consumer demand for new species and varieties in a timely manner, it is necessary to widely introduce new technologies for the production of planting material along with traditional methods of reproduction. Micropropagation and plant health improvement is the most advanced and widely used methodology of applied biotechnology in different countries. The article analyses in detail all the nuances of the in vitro culture initiation stage of actinidia, including the timing of explant isolation, explant types, sterilization schemes, nutrient growth media of the initiation stage, and other factors.
INITIATION STAGE OF GRAPES IN VITRO CULTURE AS A CRITICAL STAGE OF PLANT CLONAL MICROPROPAGATION
Authors: ZMUSHKO A. A. , KRASINSKAYA T. A.
Published: March 2023

Initiation stage of in vitro culture of grapes is a critical stage of clonal micropropagation, the purpose of which is to obtain the maximum number of sterile and viable regenerative plants.

Modern varieties are hybrids between the main species of Vitis vinifera, V. labrusca, V. riparia, V. amurensis, V. rupestris,

V. berlandieri and V. lincecumii, which require the selection of optimal cultivation conditions: the timing of initiation,

concentration and sterilization exposure time, mineral and hormonal composition of nutrient media, the use of additional

biologically active substances to improve regeneration processes.
RUST (GYMNOSPORANGIUM SABINAE (DICKS.) G. WINTER) RESISTANCE OF PEAR VARIETIES RELEASED IN BELARUS
Authors: YAKIMOVICH O. A. , KONDRATENOK Y. G. , MARTSINKEVICH T. N. , CHIGIR T. N.
Published: March 2023

The article presents preliminary results of an assessment of field resistance to rust (Gymnosporangium sabinae (Dicks.) G. Winter) of 27 pear varieties released in Belarus. The studies were conducted in 2017–2021 at RUE “Institute of Fruit Growing”. Differentiation of pear varieties according to the degree of rust resistance was revealed: highly resistant (Dessert Rossoshanskaya, Pamiati Yakovlev), medium resistant (Bere Loshitskaya, Viliya, etc.), low resistant (Bere Alexander Luka, Velesa, Duchesse summer, Conference, etc.) and very low resistant (Belarusian late).
NEW SWEET CHERRY BELITSA VARIETY
Authors: TARANOV A. A. , POLUBYATKO I. G. , GASHENKO T. A.
Published: March 2023

The article provides a description of a new variety of sweet cherry called “Belitsa”. The Belitsa variety has no domestic and foreign analogues in the assortment released in terms of ripening period in conditions found in Belarus (a very early ripening – the second decade of June). It has high productive potential (26.0 t/ha), winter hardiness of wood and generative sphere, resistance to coccomycosis and monilial burn, medium-sized fruits (average weight 5.6 g), high taste qualities (tasting score – 4.8 points) and market values (marketability – 90 %). The variety is self-infertile. The best pollinator is the Syubarovskaya sweet cherry variety. On the seed rootstock of wild cherry trees of the Belitsa variety come into fruition in the 4th year after planting in the garden and rapidly increase the yield. It is recommended for use in commercial and homestead gardening. A unique genetic passport has been compiled using 10 SSR markers for the new sweet cherry Belitsa variety.
Policy Brief on the Upcoming Czech Parliamentary Elections 2021 : Possible Scenarios and the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Results of the Election
Authors: Garai Nikolett
Published: March 2023

The next parliamentary elections of the Czech Republic, which will be held on 8 and 9 October 2021, is a key political event for the Hungarian foreign policy expert community to watch this year because a possible new government without the participation of ANO 2011 can engage in a new European and neighbourhood policy of the Czech Republic. This analysis lists the key social and political factors that can shape the results of the election, outlines three possible scenarios of the election outcome, and highlights the implications of a possible government change on Czech-Hungarian relations.
Decoupling or diversification? Dilemmas of India, Japan, and Australia in shaping economic relations with China
Authors: Goreczky Péter
Published: March 2023

US allies in the Indo-Pacific region, India, Japan and Australia are all making considerable efforts to reduce economic dependence on China. In the case of India, border clashes boost the political motivations of the trend, while in the economic sense the country’s trade deficit, the import of the pharmaceutical and automotive industries, and the determinative role of Chinese capital in the tech sector result in a unique dependency. As for Japanese companies, China remains a key manufacturing base and market, and therefore Tokyo is interested in the diversification of supply chains and manufacturing locations instead of downsizing the relationship completely. Regarding Australia, the overwhelming weight of China in the country’s export is considered a major exposure; however, in the case of iron ore, which is a key item in bilateral trade, the dependency also exists on China’s side. Although for all three countries it is a reasonable goal to enhance the resilience of supply chains and diversify economic relations, the “China plus one” strategy seems to be more beneficial for the future than cutting off economic relations with China across the board.
The Past, Present, and Future of European integration: a French perspective
Authors: Ducoux Baudouin , Fejérdy Gergely
Published: March 2023

As one of the founding member states of the European Communities (EC), France has played a major role in the process of European integration since the 1950s. However, French presidents have always treated European integration cautiously, generally supporting forms of supranational integration in areas of socio-economic policy and preferring the intergovernmental mode of governance in areas of defence and foreign policy. In a context marked by the recent weakening of the French influence on European integration (see Assemblée Nationale, 2016), the gradual rise in Euroscepticism since the 2010s (see European Parliament, 2017), as well as the destabilising effect of Brexit (see Zagdoun, 2016), Emmanuel Macron’s 2017 election on an openly pro-European program has foreshadowed the possibility for France to reassert its role as a leading actor in Europe. The aim of this article is to make sense of these events in terms of France’s relationship with the European integration process from its origins to the present day and to understand France’s future role in the evolution of the European Union (EU), while paying particular attention to President Macron’s pro- integrationist influence on the EU.
A difficult time for global manufacturing and its implications for FDI site selection
Authors: Goreczky Péter
Published: March 2023

Global manufacturing industries and supply chains have been hit by a number of turbulences, some of which will also have an impact on the site selection of FDI projects. Rising geopolitical tensions, recurring lockdowns due to the COVID-pandemic, turmoil in maritime logistics, or the global semiconductor shortage all increase the necessity of reshoring and in-house manufacturing, although relocating production to the homeland is facing serious headwinds in many cases. Experience shows that most multinational companies are considering different scenarios of decentralising production, through which they are seeking a balance of scale, proximity of markets, and flexibility. Overall, the main task of countries competing for FDI remains unchanged: securing attractive conditions and a supportive environment for corporate value creation in the long run. Beyond the current spectacular turbulences of supply chains, the future of the manufacturing industries and the site selection of the related FDI projects will mostly be determined by the rollout of Industry 4.0 and the digital transformation, and this is what national investment promotion must prepare for.
Blue Chip Networks: Two Case Studies of Countering the Belt and Road Initiative
Authors: Trembeczki Zsolt
Published: March 2023

While debates over China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) dominate the discourse over global infrastructure development, countries sceptical of the purpose or potential of the BRI have launched multiple alternative initiatives. This analysis compares two case studies: the Asia-Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC) launched by Japan and India in 2017, in part building on Japan’s Quality Infrastructure concept, and the G7’s 2021 Build Back Better World (B3W) plan, which is effectively a follow-up on the Blue Dot Network announced by the United States, Japan, and Australia in 2019. The paper concludes that the set of high financial and project quality standards of these initiatives may lead to better overall return but also prohibitive initial costs, while admirable goals like gender equity or digitised governance may not always respond adequately to the infrastructure priorities of developing countries. Furthermore, while these initiatives rely heavily on mobilising private capital, the literature clearly shows that infrastructure projects, especially in developing regions, are typically rather unattractive for private investors. Nevertheless, with a staggering USD 15 trillion gap in projected needs and actual spending on global infrastructure by 2040, there is no reason for a zero-sum competition between Chinese and Western connectivity programmes. Thus, Hungary should remain open to all and not commit exclusively to any of these initiatives.
Japan’s Posture in a Potential Taiwan Conflict
Authors: Szabó Péter Bálint
Published: March 2023

This paper explores Japan’s position in relation to Taiwan including Japanese policy options in different potential conflict scenarios around the island. Japan has a substantial stake in the conflict, given its economic ties to China and Taiwan, energy security, and its military alliance with the United States. In recent years, Japan’s deterrence capabilities were greatly enhanced by the reinterpretation of its constitution in 2014, as well as the development of its military capabilities. Regardless of its pacifist heritage, its geographic proximity and diplomatic as well as security relations make Japan an innate part of any conflict over the fate of Taiwan. The main conclusion is that these factors, as well as its vital economic and strategic interests make the Japanese position not radically different from other countries reacting to similar crises.
A liberális rend szürRealizmusa: amerikai belpolitikai trendek, választások és külpolitikai várakozások
Authors: Rada Péter , Stepper Péter
Published: March 2023

Az USA különleges helyet foglal el a nemzetközi rendszerben. Mégis a történelmi fejlődést és az anarchikus nemzetközi rendszer logikáját tekintve az Egyesült Államok dominanciája kivételt jelent. Kivétel, mert a realista szemszögből megfogalmazott amerikai érdekek egybeestek a (neo)liberális rend megerősítésének és fenntartásának igényével. Manapság egyre több szó esik róla, hogy mi lesz ezzel a (neo)liberális világrenddel. Trump neoizolacionalista politikája után Biden meghirdette a visszatérést a multilaterális rendszerbe, de nagyon hasonló problémákkal kell szembesülnie, mint elődjének. A 2022-es félidős választások mérsékelten ugyan, de mégis befolyásolják majd az amerikai külpolitikát, ezt vizsgáljuk meg részletesen.
IMPELEMENTASI METODE 'IBRAH PADA PEMBELAJARAN AKIDAH ANAK USIA DINI DI TK ISLAM AL HUSAIN SAWANGAN, DEPOK, JAWA BARAT
Authors: Maria Ulfah Elis Siti , Muid N Abdul , Luthfi Ubaidillah Muhammad , Tanrere Syamsul Bahri
Published: March 2023

Setiap anak usia dini membutuhkan pendidikan aqidah yang baik. Materi dan metode pendidikan aqidah yang diberikan kepada mereka harus disesuaikan dengan level usianya. Banyak kendala memang ketika materi aqidah diberikan kepada anak usia dini. Secara materi, anak usia dini belum bisa menerima teori-teori aqidah secara sempurna dan lengkap. Begitu pula secara metode, mereka belum bisa menerima materi-materi pembelajaran aqidah seperti orang dewasa. Sesuai dengan tabiatnya, anak usia dini masih memerlukan bukti kongkrit, sederhana, dan yang mudah dicerna sesuai dengan kapasitas berpikirnya.
Mereka hanya mampu berfikir dan membayangkan tentang apa yang dapat dijangkau dengan inderanya saja. Sedangkan di sisi lain, konsep aqidah lebih umum bersifat abstrak. Hal-hal yang bersifat ghaib tampaknya sulit untuk disampaikan kepada anak usia dini. Maka, perlu adanya metode pembelajaran yang cocok dalam menyampaikan konsep aqidah kepada anak usia dini. Salah satu solusi dalam memecahkan hal tersebut adalah dengan metode 'ibrah.
Kompetensi Guru Dalam Pembelajaran PAI Era Milenial
Authors: Bungatan Bungatan
Published: March 2023

Dua dampak ini menjadi ciri khas kondisi zaman milenial. Posisi pendidikan agama kadang menempati posisi terakhir. Dengan perkataan lain, pendidikan agama mulai kehilangan identitasnya dari pikiran generasi muda. Jika generasi muda meninggalkan agamanya maka akan menjadi petaka yang mengerikan. Penyebab utama kerusakan moral para remaja adalah masalah-masalah pengangguran, pergaulan bebas, kerapuhan kepribadian, dan mental yang tak mampu memikul tanggung jawab.

Penguasaan bahan pelajaran ini merupakan suatu keharusan bagi guru agama dan merupakan salah satu kompetensi guru agama. Dalam buku metodologi pengajaran agama Islam dinyatakan bahwa“Diantara kompetensi yang harus dimiliki oleh guru itu adalah penguasaan bidang studi yang diajarkankannya, Mampu Mengelola Program Belajar Mengajar Dalam rangka untuk mencapai tujuan instruksional yang dikehendaki, maka guru agama harus mempunyai kompetensi dalam mengelola proses belajar mengajar. Tanpa kompetensi seperti ini penulis lebih cenderung mengatakan guru agama tersebut mengalami kesulitan dalam membantu siswa untuk mencapai tujuan instruksionalnya. Oleh karenanya guru agama harus cerdas dan mempunyai fleksibilitas dalam mengelola program belajar mengajar dengan melihat siswa sebagai subyek anak didik, baik secara psikologis maupun intelektual.
Implikasi Budaya Literasi Pada Pembentukan Kompetensi dan Kualitas Karakter Mahasiswa IAIN Ponorogo
Authors: Khotimah Husnul , Wasith Achadi Muh , Wathoni Kharisul , Eka Pratiwi Novia
Published: March 2023

Perguruan Tinggi memiliki tugas pokok yang dikenal dengan Tridarma. Guna menciptakan budaya akademik yang puncaknya dapat mewujudkan visi, misi dan tujuan dari perguruan tinggi salah satu tugasnya yakni untuk mewujudkan sebagai manusia yang progresif, kreatif, efektif, kritis, intelek dan bermoral. Hal ini berarti akan lahir calon generasi pendidik yang memiliki tugas besar di masa mendatang tentang cara meningkatkan budaya literasi.Maka perlu adanya persiapan agar menjadi pendidik di masa mendatang yang cakap dalam berkompetensi dan berkarakter. Tujuan dari penelitian untuk mengetahui implementasi dan implikasi dari budaya literasi pada pembentukan kompetensi dan kualitas karakter mahasiswa IAIN Ponorogo. Adapun Jenis penelitian adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi Sedangkan teknik analisis data penelitian ini menggunakan analisis Miles dan Huberman. Hasil dari penelitian ini yakni : Implementasi gerakan literasi yang dilaksanakan pada Mata Kuliah yang diampu Kaprodi IAIN Ponorogo sesuai dengan model Empowering 8 yang mencangkup unsur literasi melalui 8 tahapan Pada implikasi budaya literasi pada pembentukan kompetensi yakni terbentuknya kompetensi dalam diri mahasiswa 1) kemampuan berpikir kritis, 2) Pengembangkan keterampilan literasi berbasis digital, dan 3) kemampuan public speaking. Sedangkan implikasi budaya literasi pada pembentukan karakter yakni: 1) Percaya diri, 2) Toleransi, 3) Tanggung Jawab, dan 4) Mandiri.
MANAJEMEN PEMANFAATAN APLIKASI MENDELEY DALAM MEMPERBAIKI KEMAMPUAN MENULIS AKADEMIK MAHASISWA MPI PASCASARJANA IAIN CURUP
Authors: Qodri Ahmad , Kusuma Sri , Warlizasusi Jumira , Sumarto Sumarto
Published: March 2023

Problematika mengenai kesalahan teknik menulis kutipan, footnote, bodynote dan daftar pustaka pada mahasiswa mendorong Prodi MPI Pascasarjana IAIN Curup untuk menerapkan pemanfaatan Aplikasi Mendeley dalam permasalahan yang dialami mahasiswa dalam menulis akademik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan manajemen pemanfaatan Aplikasi Mendeley pada lingkungan Prodi MPI Pascasarjana IAIN Curup. Pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis deskriptif merupakan pendekatan dan jenis penelitian yang digunakan. Sehingga data dikumpulkan dengan observasi, wawancara serta dokumentasi. Menganalisis data dilaksanakan dengan mereduksi data, mendisplay data dan menarik kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Perencanaan dilaksanakan untuk menyusun rencana agar pemanfaatan Aplikasi Mendeley dapat optimal, maka direncanakan pembelajaran aplikasi Mendeley dengan adanya penyusunan metode, teknik, waktu serta media-media yang akan dipergunakan. Pengorganisasian dilaksanakan dengan adanya arahan dari Ketua Prodi MPI Pascasarjana yang dilaksanakan dengan perincian tugas, penunjukan dosen yang sesuai kriteria dan pengarahan dari Ketua Prodi. Pelaksanaan pembelajaran dan pemanfaatan Aplikasi Mendeley dilaksanakan dengan adanya perkuliahan Academic Writting, pemanfaatan aplikasi Mendeley dalam penyusunan tugas mata kuliah, pelaksanaan pelatihan Aplikasi Mendeley dengan adanya sistem kolaborasi, dan pemanfaatan aplikasi Mendeley dalam penyusunan Tesis. Serta dalam pengawasan atau pengontrolan, Ketua Prodi MPI Pascasarjana yang melaksanakan pengawasan langsung untuk mengavaluasi pembelajaran serta melihat perkembangan mahasiswa baik dalam perkuliahan maupun dalam penulisan Tesis dengan pemanfaatan aplikasi Mendeley.
Pluralisme Sebagai Buah Pemikiran Tokoh
Authors: Nasution Nur Aminah
Published: March 2023

Sebagai makhluk sosial harus mampu menjaga keharmonisan masyarakat agar berhasil mempertahankan slogan “Bhineka Tunggal Ika”, apabila hal tersebut ternyata gagal diwujudkan maka besar kemungkinan akan terjadi konflik diantara umat beragama. Salah satu cara menerapkan slogan di atas yakni dengan menanamkan paham plural dalam diri seseorang. Untuk itu masalah pokok dalam tulisan ini adalah bagaimana pemikiran serta penerapan pluralisme agama oleh Kh. Masrur Ahmad sebagai pimpinan pesantren al-Qodir Yogyakarta yang selalu menjalin hubungan baik dengan kelompok umat beragama! Tujuannya adalah untuk mengungkap hasil pemikiran Kh. Masrur dalam mempertahankan hubungan harmonis dalam perbedaan, baik secara teoritis maupun empiris. Konsep yang digunakan dalam pendefinisian adalah bahwa Kh. Masrur merupakan tokoh pluralis yang meliputi tiga kesatuan yaitu doktrin, pemikiran, serta konteks.
INOVASI PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DALAM TINJAUAN FILSAFAT PRAGMATIS DI SMKS 6 PERTIWI CURUP
Authors: Rasmini Rasmini , Amrullah Amrullah
Published: March 2023

Artikel ini dilatarbelakangi oleh masih rendahnya kemajuan pendidikan di Indonesia, hal ini tercermin dari keseriusan SDM Indonesia yang masih belum berdaya jika dibandingkan dengan negara-negara Asia Tenggara. Kehadiran hipotesis realistis seharusnya menjadi pilihan hipotetis berbeda dengan cara kreatif untuk menghadapi persekolahan Islam. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui rencana dan interaksi kemajuan madrasah ditinjau dari pengujian subjektif dan penulisan resensi. Artikel ini merupakan laporan filosofis sebagai karya untuk mengembangkan siklus kemajuan persekolahan Islam dari sudut pandang pemikiran dan kepraktisan Islam. Penelitian ini beralasan bahwa siklus pengembangan merupakan suatu kebutuhan. Dalam pandangan Islam, aqidah sohihah merupakan kunci dan fase terpenting dalam melacak kesempurnaan kemajuan pendidikan Islam. Sedangkan logika menawarkan proses kemajuan ajaran Islam mengingat kemajuan yang tepat mulai dari analisis cerdas, penemuan, stok, refleksi, pengujian teori, uji publik, dan terakhir eksekusi.
Применение методов машинного обучения для настройки параметров технологического процесса электронно-лучевой сварки
Authors: Кобелева В.О. , Тынченко В.В.
Published: March 2023

Целью исследования является определение наиболее корректных моделей машинного обучении для поставленной задачи настройки параметров технологического процесса электронно-лучевой сварки (ЭЛС), а также выявление особенностей их реализации. Существует множество алгоритмов, подходящих для задачи регрессии. Данное исследование отталкивается от той идеи, что наиболее значимые результаты будут получены после построения композиции различных моделей машинного обучения, алгоритмов оптимизации и других методов для повышения качества результатов. Результаты исследования будут использованы для проведения дальнейших экспериментов и определения модели, показавшей более высокие показатели результативности.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO FÍSICO-QUÍMICA E PARASITOLÓGICA DA ÁGUA DOS BEBEDOUROS DAS ESCOLAS PÚBLICAS DE BELÉM/PA
Authors: Amaral Lino Bruna Caroline , Bezerra da Silva Carolina , Freitas Vale Beatriz , Laranjeira Menezes João Victor , Dos Santos Ferreira Fabiane , Oliveira Pereira Vanessa , Bentes Marques Patrícia , Baltazar de Oliveira Claudia Simone
Published: March 2023

A água é um recurso essencial para a vida, por isso é imprescindível que ela tenha a qualidade adequada para ingestão. O objetivo do estudo é caracterizar os parâmetros físico-químicos e a contaminação parasitária na água potável de escolas públicas de Belém-PA, Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo observacional transversal de natureza analítica, com abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa prospectiva, com 10 amostras de água que foram coletadas em escolas municipais e estaduais da cidade de Belém-PA, no ano de 2022. As amostras foram submetidas para testes de pH, acidez titulável, índice de refração, temperatura, densidade e análises parasitológicas. Os resultados obtidos para o parâmetro pH obtiveram média de 6,22 e 5,806 para escolas estaduais e municipais respectivamente, a acidez titulável foi de 0,0096 para escolas estaduais e 0,011 para escolas municipais. Em referência ao índice de refração, nas estaduais foi de 0,2 e nas municipais foi de 0,28. Em relação à temperatura, as médias variaram entre 22,6°C e 25,3°C; em relação à densidade, verificou-se que o resultado médio foi de 0,872mg/L e 1,104mg/L nas escolas estaduais e municipais, respectivamente. Durante a análise parasitológica não foi observada a presença de estruturas parasitológicas de protozoários e helmintos. Os dados deste estudo apresentaram variações em relação aos padrões de potabilidade nas análises físico-químicas, ao analisar os resultados da investigação parasitológica, pode-se apontar que são satisfatórios, porém, a importância dos estudos voltados para este tema é verificado.
ENSINO DA ORALIDADE PROPOSTO PELO LIVRO DIDÁTICO
Authors: STRIQUER Marilúcia Santos Domingos , SILVA Angelita Fernandes da
Published: March 2023

O livro didático Tecendo linguagens: Língua Portuguesa, de autoria de Oliveira e Araújo (2018), é o material que foi adotado por todas as escolas do Ensino Fundamental da rede pública do Estado do Paraná, no ano de 2020 até 2023. Tamanha a importância, interessamo-nos em investigar se o referido material oferece, na prática, uma proposta de trabalho para o desenvolvimento de capacidades de linguagem dos alunos para a produção de gêneros orais, de forma mais específico, do debate regrado. Para tanto, sustentamo-nos nos preceitos teórico-metodológicos do Interacionismo Sociodiscursivo, citado como base orientadora pelo próprio livro didático. Os resultados demonstram que a obra apresenta divergências entre a proposta teórica e as atividades que configuram a prática de ensino. E que não oferece, na prática, uma proposta de trabalho para o desenvolvimento de capacidades de linguagem dos alunos para a produção do gênero oral textual debate regrado, uma vez que poucos elementos característicos que fundamentam o gênero são transformados com conteúdo escolar.