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Optimization of Long Line Management in Seaweed Farming: Strategies for Increasing Farmers' Group Income in Pinrang Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Ruslan Muhlis , Menne Firman , Indrawati Erni , . Hamsiah , Pratiwi Anggun , Rizal Andi
Published: October 2024

This research aims to explore the role of the long-line method in increasing the income of seaweed farmers in Pinrang Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, while examining the challenges they face and the strategies they employ to overcome them. The study employs a qualitative case study approach, involving 15 seaweed farmers from various coastal villages within Pinrang Regency, representing diverse demographic backgrounds and experiences. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews, allowing for an in-depth understanding of the participants' farming practices and challenges. The findings indicate that seaweed farmers increase their income by optimizing resources, collaborating within farmer groups, and adapting to environmental and market changes. Strategies such as space optimization, material reuse, and knowledge sharing among farming communities significantly enhance productivity and sustainability. Furthermore, farmers employ adaptive techniques to mitigate environmental risks and market volatility, including using durable materials and processing seaweed into higher-value products. The implications of these findings are crucial for policymakers and development organizations, as they highlight the potential of sustainable farming practices in improving the livelihoods of coastal communities. Policymakers are encouraged to develop support programs that promote resource optimization, foster community-driven farming networks, and train farmers in adaptive strategies. However, the study's limitations, including the small sample size and reliance on self-reported data, may affect the generalizability of the results. Future research should incorporate larger, more diverse samples and objective measures to enhance the robustness of the findings, and explore the long-term impacts of the long-line method on income and sustainability.
Enhancing University Students' Soft Skills: A Quantitative Study on Problem-Solving and Social Competence
Authors: Chen Sizhuo , Lee Say Wah
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the development and interrelation of problem-solving skills and social competence among university students using the quantitative methodological approach. It addresses massive gaps in our knowledge regarding soft skill manifestation and evolution in higher education. Data was collected from 300 university students using validated survey instruments about problem-solving ability, social competence, academic performance, and other related variables through systematic sampling. There were a few significant positive correlations between problem-solving confidence, social competence, and academic performance. Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that problem-solving confidence and problem-solving skills are the principal predictors of academic outcome accounting for 25% of soft skill variance. Furthermore, the investigation indicates large substantive correlations between stress-coping mechanisms and social competence. This predicts that emotional resilience is influential in academic environments. This research analyzes the socioeconomic aspect of skill acquisition. Therefore, it underlines the need for specific education interventions. This contribution of the research to the theoretical discourse on the development of soft skills in higher education is further augmented by providing evidence-based recommendations for curriculum upgrading and institution policy reforms. The results of the study hold enormous implications for pedagogy practices and the development of education policy within higher education institutions.
PERSPECTIVES DE LA PROLIFERATION DES ARMES NUCLEAIRES DANS LA REGION DU MOYEN-ORIENT
Authors:   Chef de Travaux au Département des Relations Internationales à l’Université Libre de Kinshasa et Doctorant à l’Université Pédagogique Nationale (UPN)/Kinshasa-RDC, SABITI Saleh RAMAZANI
Published: October 2024

Cet article étale à quel point la région du Moyen-Orient est riche en crises de prolifération nucléaire. En effet, des premières recherches irakiennes, soutenues par la France, vers les années 1970 à l’échec des négociations sur le retour à l’accord avec l’Iran de 2015, en passant par la destruction du programme clandestin syrien par Israël en 2007, il se dégage que de nombreux Etats de cette zone sensible de la scène internationale ont émis le vœu de se doter de l’arme nucléaire ou ont engagé des démarches en ce sens. Mots-clés : prolifération, armes nucléaires, Moyen-Orient.
The Mediating Role of Employee Relations Climate in the Relationship Between Organizational Learning and Social Responsibility
Authors: Aliyari Mahdi
Published: October 2024

Today, organizations face a rapidly changing environment, leading to numerous challenges that compel them to optimize their resources and assets. A crucial response to these changes is the heightened focus on human resources, which have become recognized as the most vital capital in gaining a competitive edge. By leveraging their greatest asset—human talent—organizations can significantly enhance productivity, with one effective strategy being the promotion of employee engagement. This research aims to explore the mediating role of the employee relations climate in the relationship between organizational learning and social responsibility. Utilizing a descriptive-correlational method, the study analyzed data through structural equation modeling. The findings suggest that increasing global interactions and deeper engagement with surrounding environments motivate organizations to undertake activities that foster competitive advantages, helping them adapt to complex and dynamic conditions. Many companies indicate that competitive pressures from globalization are intensifying, and an organization's capacity to manage these pressures hinges on its effective utilization of human resources. The ethical climate refers to the collective understanding among employees about appropriate behaviors and the management of ethical dilemmas within the organization. Concurrently, the employee relations climate emerges from shared beliefs about expected ethical conduct, influenced by the organization’s policies and leadership. This climate plays a pivotal role in shaping employees' ethical decisions and behaviors, creating a significant challenge for human resources as industries and knowledge demands evolve.
A Systematic Investigation Based on BCI and EEG Implemented using Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Bagheri Iman , Alizadeh Saeid , Ghazavi khorasgani Mohammad Matin , Asgharighajari Masoumeh
Published: October 2024

BCI is a strong tool that improves human-system communication. It improves the brain's ability to interact with its surroundings. Recent decades have seen substantial advances in neuroscience and computer science. This has made BCI a leader in computational neuroscience and intelligence research. Recent technological advances including wearable sensing devices, real-time data streaming, machine learning, and deep learning have raised the need for electroencephalographic (EEG)-based brain-computer interface (BCI) in clinical and translational applications. EEG-based Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) detect cognitive state variations throughout laborious tasks, making them advantageous for individuals. To fill in the gaps in the wide overview of the past five years (2019-2024), we surveyed the newest research on EEG signal detection and computational intelligence in brain-computer interfaces. To provide a more accurate account, we will begin by reviewing Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology and its main challenges. Modern signal detection and enhancement techniques for EEG signal collection and refinement follow. We also provide advanced computational intelligence methods for tracking, maintaining, and monitoring human cognitive and operational performance in everyday applications. Combinations, interpretable fuzzy models, transfer learning, and deep learning are used. We conclude with a sample of cutting-edge BCI-driven healthcare applications and explore future EEG-based BCI research.
The Role of Marine Energy Production in The Development of Urban Infrastructure with Tidal Power Plants
Authors: Ahmadzadeh Sheragim
Published: October 2024

Marine structures, designed and built to develop urban infrastructure, play a very important role in improving access to marine resources, protecting beaches, and facilitating urban and marine communications. These structures can be influential in different parts of urban development. This article, marine energy production facilities with a focus on tidal power plants, which include types of tidal power plants, how they work, the effect of power plants on urban development, design and construction, advantages and challenges, and their comparison. Together with each other. Also, the contribution of each of the tidal power plants in marine energy production facilities is shown to provide a better understanding of the users of this article. These types of structures in addition to economic development and infrastructure improvement Transportation also help to protect the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources, which is why familiarizing and investigating these types of structures and the role they play in the development of urban infrastructure is of particular importance and needs Further investigations using numerical modelling and laboratory methods will be necessary to achieve accurate and reliable engineering results
Penerapan Model Discovery Learning Berbasis Game Kartu Domino Untuk Meningkatkan Minat Dan Hasil Belajar IPA Materi Unsur, Senyawa, dan Campuran Siswa Kelas VIII
Authors: Fadiana Ayu Rahmawati  , Budiyono Saputro
Published: October 2024

Rendahnya hasil belajar siswa dapat disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor diantaranya yakni kurangnya minat belajar siswa karena belum diterapkannya model serta media pembelajaran IPA yang leihh inovatif dan efektif. Adanya penelitian ini untuk mengetahui peningkatan minat dan hasil belajar IPA siswa kelas VIII SMP N 7 Salatiga. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah guru mata pelajaran IPA dan siswa kelas VIII D. PTK ini terdiri  dari dua siklus yang meliputi 4 tahap rangkaian kegiatan yaitu: perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan, dan refleksi. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner angket, soal tes, lembar observasi, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data yang digunakan peneliti adalah membandingkan pencapaian nilai dengan Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM) dan ditandai dengan peningkatan Kriteria Ketuntasan Klasikal pada setiap siklusnya.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan model discovery learning berbasis game kartu domino dapat meningkatkan minat dan hasil belajar siswa. Peningkatan minat belajar siswa terhadap pelajaran IPA dapat dilihat pada pelaksanaan siklus I dimana sebanyak 14 siswa atau 44% siswa memperoleh skor minat ≥ 82 dengan rata-rata 72,25. Pada siklus II sebanyak 29 siswa atau 91% memperoleh skor minat ≥ 82 dengan rata-rata 85,37. Sedangkan peningkatan hasil belajar siswa pada siklus I, sebanyak 15 siswa atau 47% memperoleh nilai diatas KKM ≥ 76 dengan rata-rata 73,33. Sementara hasil belajar siklus II terdapat sebanyak 28 siswa atau 88% memperoleh nilai ≥ 76 tuntas dari KKM dengan nilai rata-rata 86,42.
Exploring the Impact of Modern Rice Farming Technologies on Small-Scale Rice Farmers in Tanauan, Leyte, Philippines
Authors: Villanueva John Paul , Sudario Samuel , Vertudes Jenny Babe , Carrata Gil Patrick , Advincula April Rose
Published: October 2024

The use of modern rice farming technologies in modern agriculture plays a big role in developing countries like the Philippines in terms of food security and farmers’ earnings. Hence, it has undoubtedly brought advantages to rice farmers. However, it also brought disadvantages to them. This phenomenological research aimed to understand the lived experiences of small-scale rice farmers using modern rice farming technologies. Fifteen (15) farmers from Brgy. Sta. Elena, Tanauan, Leyte were purposively selected as the study participants. The data were collected using open-ended questions and semi-structured interviews and were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s method of data analysis. Based on the findings, the results of modern rice farming technologies were categorized into positive and negative impacts. Moreover, farmers have also experienced problems with new technologies, which they find financially challenging because new farming technologies are costly and require high maintenance. Farmers also encountered the ineffectiveness of Agri-systems and programs, such as inadequate government backing and the insufficient implementation of farm-to-market options, which the farmers are looking into to attain sustainability. The researcher implicates the collaboration of Civil Organizations, the partnership between private sectors and Local Government Unit (LGU), a continuous training session covering topics involving new methods from the Department of Agriculture (DA), and the increase and sustainable supply of hybrid seed varieties, fertilizers, and pesticides in order for the small-scale rice farmers to have a sustainable livelihood.
The ABC Laundry Service Information System Based on Web using SDLC Method
Authors: Adetya Frans
Published: October 2024

In this modern era, the laundry service business has experienced rapid development along with the increasing public need for practical and instant services. Laundry ABC, a laundry business located in the Kimpulan area near the UII campus, faces significant challenges in managing customer data and transactions because it still uses a manual system. This manual system often causes recording errors, service delays, and potential fraud that impact financial reports and customer satisfaction. This study aims to design and develop a web-based laundry service information system using the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) method with a waterfall approach. The proposed information system will automate the management of customer data, transactions, and financial reports, as well as improve the operational efficiency of Laundry ABC. This system is web-based and integrated with a database to ensure accurate recording, speed up the service process, and provide better data management. With this system, Laundry ABC is expected to improve the quality of service and gain a competitive advantage in the market.
AVALIAÇÃO DA QUALIDADE VISUAL EM PACIENTES SUBMETIDOS A CIRURGIA DE CATARATA COM IMPLANTE DE LENTE INTRAOCULAR VIVITY
Authors: Franco Lucas Motta , Oliveira Alexandre Salomão de Braz , Mendonça Ana Carolina Matiotti , Novaes Arthur Mendonça de , Machado Camille Motta , Pereira Gustavo Fonseca Medina , Borges José Denio Santos , Souza José Luis Francisco Gomes , Pereira Matheus Martins , Mendonça Cristiano de Queiroz
Published: October 2024

Cataract is an eye condition characterized by the clouding of the lens, the eye's natural lens, which results in a progressive loss of vision. This disorder affects millions of people worldwide, being defined as the leading cause of preventable blindness on the planet. The only treatment is the removal of the lens with the implantation of an intraocular lens (BMC Ophthalmology, 2016). This is a descriptive, observational, qualitative, and quantitative study based on the application of a questionnaire to patients undergoing phacoemulsification at a private ophthalmology center in Aracaju, the Instituto de Olhos Cristiano Mendonça, by ophthalmology specialist Dr. C.Q.M. This questionnaire was developed as an adaptation of the Visual Function Index (VF-14) by Pereira et al. (2017). It was initially designed to assess the visual impairment caused by cataracts. The objective of this study was to evaluate personal satisfaction and verify the effectiveness of the implantation of the AcrySof IQ Vivity intraocular lens in patients who previously underwent cataract surgery, associating it with postoperative refractive outcomes. Most participants who underwent this surgery achieved excellent refractive results and visual acuity, along with a positive association with the VF-14 questionnaire.
The Usefulness of Nasal High Flow in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Song Shunzhe , Zhang Shen , Wang Xu
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a critical procedure in gastroenterology, typically performed under sedation with the administration of supplemental oxygen. Nasal High Flow (NHF) is a newer method of oxygen administration combined with sedation for oxygen delivery. This meta-analysis was designed to identify the effects of NHF during ERCP. Method: Three major online databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane) were searched on July 30, 2024. The search was not limited by publication language and focused on randomized controlled trials that compared the use of NHF with usual care in patients undergoing ERCP. Results: A total of 198 studies were identified after searching the three databases. Finally, five studies, encompassing a total of 581 patients, were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled analysis showed that using NHF was associated with a significantly lower incidence of hypoxemia than usual care. The odds ratio was 0.29 (95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 0.14–0.60, p < 0.001, I2 = 21%). The NHF group showed a higher minimum SpO2 value during the procedure, with a 2.55% increase in the mean difference (95% CI: 0.96, 4.13, p = 0.002; I2 = 57%). Compared to the usual care group, the NHF group demonstrated a reduction in CO2 partial pressure level at the end of the procedure, with a mean difference of 1.83 mmHg (95% CI: −3.25, −0.42, p = 0.01; I2 = 0%). The duration of ERCP showed no statistically significant difference between the usual care group and the NHF group, with a mean difference of 0.7 min (95% CI: −0.14, 1.53, p = 0.1; I2 = 0%). Conclusion: NHF effectively reduces the incidence of hypoxemia, supporting its consideration as the preferred method of oxygen delivery during ERCP, particularly for patients at higher risk of respiratory complications.
Science in times of war: reflections from Sudan
Authors: ALAMIN NAWAL , IDRIS ALKHAIR , KHUGALI GAMAL , KALCON GIDDANI , KHALEEL MAHIR
Published: October 2024

The war that erupted in Sudan on 15th April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Force (RSF) resulted in widespread destruction of national infrastructures, including the educational and research systems. Based on the personal experiences of the authors, this paper discussed the impact of the war on science and community of scientists who remained in Sudan during the war, including the resultant challenges, opportunities offered, and future perspectives. Clearly, the war brought about unquantifiable devastation on professional and personal lives of scientists; internal and external displacement and separation of scientists, colleagues, and families; loss of research and teaching resources; loss of jobs and financial instability; and host of negative psychological, emotional and social issues. Given that more than 10.4 million Sudanese were forcibly displaced, among them scientists, the educational system has been hampered. Available data indicate that in Khartoum State, 39% of governmental and 73% of non-governmental universities were occupied by RSF, whereas it was 10% of governmental and 8% of non-governmental universities in Gezira state. This contrasts with 3% of governmental and 5% of non-governmental university in South Darfur. Some universities and colleges were partially or completely damaged, while in some it was not possible to determine the damage. This has led to complete shutdown of the universities, forcing students to find expensive alternative ways to continue their education or abandon it altogether. Scientists and science in Sudan faced many challenges, which are difficult to overcome. While efforts to restore infrastructure and physical capital will be challenging, the social, psychological, and emotional devastation might be even more intricate. Revitalizing policies and international efforts are needed to support the recovery of the entire educational systems and research infrastructures, as well as the wellbeing of scientists.
Inspiring Purpose: Leading People and Unlocking Human Capacity in the Workplace
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: October 2024

In his groundbreaking new book, Inspiring Purpose: Leading People and Unlocking Human Capacity in the Workplace, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover offers leaders a comprehensive framework for building high-performing, purpose-driven organizations. Drawing from his extensive research and experience advising global organizations, Westover examines the key ingredients for cultivating cultures of engagement, empowering leadership, meaningful professional development, strong relationships, well-being, diversity and adaptation to rapid change. Through 30 in-depth chapters spanning five parts, Westover equips readers with dozens of evidence-based strategies and actionable tools. Particular emphasis is given to empowering workplace cultures, coaching skills, managing performance, purpose-driven change leadership, and fostering inclusion at all levels. Later sections explore the changing nature of work amidst technological disruption and offer a blueprint for sustained organizational success. Rigorously researched yet eminently practical, Inspiring Purpose is an indispensable resource for executives, managers, HR professionals and leadership coaches seeking to optimize human potential and unlock new heights of productivity, meaning and prosperity for all stakeholders. By understanding what truly motivates people and adapting proven principles, leaders will be equipped to thrive amid disruption while fulfilling their organization's highest purposes. For any executive or professional striving to lead with empathy, purpose and impact through times of complexity and change, Inspiring Purpose is the playbook for developing your greatest asset - the people - and sustaining leadership that makes a lasting difference.
The Role of Social Media in Shaping Public Opinion on Environmental Issues
Authors:   Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Shah Syed
Published: October 2024

Purpose: This research examines into network dynamics affecting information spreads on social media and in turn its impact on people perception regarding environmental issues. The goal of study is to find influential people in the network and figure out how content goes viral, and fix the issues that arise from echo chambers. Methods: Firstly, we did a thorough review of all the previous research to build a theoretical base and find the most important trends and debates. This literature review was very helpful in showing where more research is needed, especially when it comes to understanding the effects of influential people, how content goes viral, and how echo chambers form in social networks. The ideas we got from this review helped us plan our empirical analysis. Network analysis found the most important people in social media networks by looking at measures of centrality, especially eigenvector centrality. After that, simulation models were used to study how environmental messages move through various network structures, with a focus on pace of spread, network connectedness and echo chamber formation. Results: Network analysis showed that influential people with high eigenvector centrality make environmental messages much more likely to spread. Simulations showed that it is much easier for messages to spread when content goes viral and networks are more connected. The study also showed how networks with a lot of people can create echo chambers that make it hard for messages to get to people and make things more vicious. Conclusions: It is clear from these results that to get environmental messages across on social media, it is important to use influential people and content. Getting people from different groups to dialogue to each other and breaking down "echo chambers" is also important for a fair and well-informed public discussion. It is easy to make campaigns that care about the environment with these ideas.
PENGARUH PEMBIAYAAN RAHN DAN QARDH TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS BMT MANDIRI SEJAHTERA JAWA TIMUR
Authors: Farisya Irmayu  , Kusuma Wardana Guntur , Bahanan Muhammad , Noer Aisyah Berlian
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pembiayaan rahn dan qardh terhadap profitabilitas BMT Mandiri Sejahtera Jawa Timur cabang Pasar Sidoharjo. Penelitian ini menggunakan populasi laporan keuangan bulanan BMT periode 2015 sampai 2019 dengan sampel penelitian data jumlah pembiayaan rahn dan qardh periode 2015 sampai 2019. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan judgement sampling atau purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial, pembiayaan rahn dan qardh berpengaruh signifikan terhadap profitabilitas BMT Mandiri Sejahtera Jawa Timur, sedangkan secara simultan pembiayaan rahn dan qardh juga berpengaruh signifikan terhadap profitabilitas BMT Mandiri Sejahtera Jawa Timur.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK, HARGA, DAN LABEL HALAL TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PRODUK SKINCARE MS GLOW (STUDI KASUS MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS QOMARUDDIN GRESIK)
Authors: Saman Latifatul Ibadiyah , Darul Islam
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar Pengaruh Kualitas Produk, Harga dan Label Halal Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk MS Glow (Studi Kasus Mahasiswa Universitas Qomaruddin). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitaif. Respondennya adalah mahasiswa Universitas Qomaruddin Gresik yang menggunakan produk MS Glow dengan populasi 1079. Sedangkan total sampel yang digunakan adalah 97 responden. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan non probability sampling. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini meliputi : Uji Instrumen, Uji Asumsi Klasik, Analisis Linear Berganda, Uji t dan Uji f. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa secara simultan kualitas produk, harga dan label halal berpegaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian. Hal tersebut dinyatakan berdasarkan hasil pengujian simultan menunjukan bahwa besarnya nilai Fhitung 95,306 > Ftabel 2,70 dengan signifikan 0,000. Sedangkan secara parsial variabel kualitas produk (X1) memperoleh thitung sebesar 2,496 > ttabel 1,989 dengan signifikan 0,000, harga (X2) thitung sebesar 1,737 < ttabel 1,989 dengan signifikan 0,086 artinya variabel (X2) tidak berpengaruh terhadap (Y) label halal (X3) thitung sebesar 4,145 > ttabel 1,989 dengan signifikan 0,014.
Los límites de la amorevolezza: cultura asistencial y experiencias cotidianas en los internados salesianos a comienzos del siglo XX
Authors: Moretti Nicolás D.
Published: October 2024

Based on information provided by a set of epistolary sources found in the archives of the Salesian congregation -which confront and, on occasions, deny institutional accounts-, the following work attempts to build a more complex vision of the experiences traversed by children and young people inside the Salesian boarding schools in Argentina, during the first decades of the 20th century. If amorevolezza, as a distinctive feature of the culture of care in the congregation, was intended to signify the love, benevolence, affection, gentleness and patience that the assistant should have towards the assisted person, the documentation shows that hidden forms of abuse and violence were also part of the daily life experienced by their students.
Los expedientes del Tribunal de Menores como fuentes para el estudio histórico de las cotidianeidades infantiles y juveniles (La Plata, 1938-1942)
Authors: Stagno Leandro
Published: October 2024

This article proposes to reflect on the difficulties involved in the historical analysis of the judicial records of the first Juvenile Court that functioned in Argentina, as well as to highlight its potential for understanding everyday life in past scenarios. To do so, it focuses on the judicial processes faced by boys accused of committing crimes in the city of La Plata between 1938 and 1942. From these purposes, it warns that these documents illuminate the way in which the judicial agents evaluated the behaviors and moralities of boys, girls, young people and their families, as well as the tactics of those who were configured as denouncers and denounced. In the same way, it assures that a reading against the grain of the files offers clues to analyze the construction of young people from popular sectors as a social problem through the prism of their daily practices, their identities and their conflictive coexistence in neighborhood spaces.
The Role of Character Education in Shaping the Young Generation with Pancasila Character
Authors: Ratnasari Ratnasari , Endayani Endayani , Asmanah Asmanah , Desrani Ayu
Published: October 2024

Character education has a very important role in building a young generation with Pancasila character. The research method used is a literature study by examining various reliable sources such as scientific journals, books, and official documents. The results of the study show that character education has a very important role in shaping the young generation with Pancasila character. Character education can be carried out through various approaches, such as instilling Pancasila values, habituating good behavior, and character development through various learning activities. Effective implementation of character education requires synergy between various parties, including families, schools, and the community. Character formation of the younger generation is the main goal of character education. Through character education, the younger generation is given a deep understanding of Pancasila values and given various learning activities to form character in accordance with the spirit of Pancasila. Character education has a very important role in shaping the young generation with Pancasila character. This is evident from the results of research that show that the implementation of character education can make a significant contribution in instilling Pancasila values to the younger generation. Various approaches that can be taken in character education include the cultivation of Pancasila values, habituation of good behavior, and character development through learning activities. However, to achieve the effectiveness of character education, cooperation between families, schools, and the community is needed. Thus, character education is not only the responsibility of the school, but also involves various parties in society.
Implications of Retrograde Behaviours on Visual and Cycling Behaviour of Normal Cyclists
Authors: WANG Baojie , YANG Wei , LIU Ziyao , LIANG Guohua
Published: October 2024

In China and other developing countries, some bicycle riders exhibit retrograde behaviour, which affects the riding safety of normal cyclists. The effect of retrograde behaviour on visual search and cycling behaviours of normal cyclists is investigated and quantified in this study. First, cyclists are instructed to wear an SMI iView ETG head-mounted mobile eye tracker and a mobile phone equipped with a Global Positioning System real-time location monitoring function to cycle on a road to obtain the times of fixation, saccade and blink, as well as the pupil diameter, gaze position and velocity in normal and retrograde conditions. Subsequently, the effect of retrograde behaviour on the attention of normal cyclists is analysed using three indexes: proportion of fixation time, coefficient of variation of pupil diameter and area of interest. Then, the effect of cycling behaviour is analysed using three indexes: the cycling trajectory, the velocity at three stages and the coefficient of variation of velocity. Finally, polynomial regression analysis is performed to analyse the visual and cycling behaviour impact indexes under the retrograde condition. The results show that retrograde behaviour significantly affects the vision and cycling behaviour of normal cyclists and that the two indexes are positively correlated.
Vehicle Trajectory Prediction Based on GAT and LSTM Networks in Urban Environments
Authors: ZHENG Xuelong , CHEN Xuemei , JIA Yaohan
Published: October 2024

Vehicle trajectory prediction plays a critical role before the decision planning of autonomous vehicles in complex and dynamic traffic environments. It helps autonomous vehicles better understand the traffic environments and ensure safe and efficient tasks. In this study, a hierarchical trajectory prediction method is proposed. The graph attention network (GAT) model was selected to estimate the interactions of surrounding vehicles. Considering the behaviour of surrounding agents, the future trajectory of the target vehicle is predicted based on the long short-term memory network (LSTM). The model has been validated in real traffic environments. By comparing the accuracy and real-time performance of target vehicle trajectory prediction, the proposed model is superior to the traditional single trajectory prediction model. The results of this study will provide new modelling ideas and a theoretical basis for the vehicle trajectory prediction in urban traffic environments.
Effectiveness of vestibular therapy as an adjunct to cognitive therapy to improve cognition in elderly with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
Authors: Goswami Abhishek , Arora Sehgal Chhavi , Noohu Majumi M. , Parveen Sarah , Azharuddin Muhammad
Published: October 2024

The rapid global increase in aging populations is leading to a rise in age-related conditions like mild cognitive impairment (MCI), necessitating new treatment strategies. This study will conduct a double-blinded, three-arm, randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of adding vestibular therapy to cognitive therapy (VT+CT) compared to cognitive therapy (CT) alone and a control group. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups: VT+CT, CT only, or a control group. The VT+CT group will receive vestibular rehabilitation exercises along with a computerized brain program, while the CT group will get only the computerized brain program. Primary outcomes will include electroencephalography (EEG), the Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST), and event-related potential (ERP-P300). Secondary outcomes will be the Stroop Color Word Test (SCWT), Trail-Making Test (TMT), and European Quality 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D-5L). This research aims to determine if VT+CT improves cognitive function in elderly individuals with MCI.
A Study on the Operation Characteristics of Arc Fault Detection Device under Arc Generation
Authors: Kwon Heejun , Kim SungHwan , Lee Jihee , Kim Kiseok , Jung Haiyoung
Published: October 2024

According to the National Fire Agency's statistics in South Korea, the number of fires caused by electrical factors is increasing every year. Residual current devices and molded case circuit breakers are used to prevent electrical fires, but it is difficult to prevent electrical fires caused by arc generation. To prevent electrical fires caused by arc generation, studies on arc fault detection devices (AFDDs) and product development for commercial purposes are being conducted. However, the performance of AFDDs under real-life conditions has not been sufficiently verified. In this study, we conducted experiments on three types of AFDDs to verify their performance when a series arc is generated. Moreover, we performed arc waveform measurement and analysis. For the series arc test, we used a series arc generator based on the KS C IEC 62606 standard. We conducted arc-breaking experiments of the AFDDs with resistive and inductive loads and performed waveform measurement and analysis of the arc voltage and current.
Infancias, memorias y cines. Una propuesta interpretativa de sus vínculos, engranajes y manifestaciones
Authors: Bácares Jara Camilo
Published: October 2024

El siguiente texto trata de responder por qué la infancia es un material de recordación o una presencia permanente en el cine en clave de recuerdo. Para ello, propone tres hechos explicativos. El primero, consiste en el giro hacia la memoria que propició el Holocausto y que a la postre facilitó visibilizar a los niños y niñas como víctimas de las violencias políticas y los totalitarismos. En segundo lugar, las memorias de la infancia se trasladan al cine por efecto de las adaptaciones de novelas y diarios donde con anterioridad se había dado ese proceso, o por las búsquedas de cineastas que para hablar de su niñez recurren a cartas familiares y a documentos de archivo. Por último, esta interrelación se sostiene en el extenso aprovechamiento narrativo y en la explotación sentimental de los fenómenos, gestos, miradas e historias de los niños y niñas que el cine implementó desde su invención.
Guernica, el estallido social chileno y una estética repensada: La ruptura artística propuesta por el arte callejero de Miguel Ángel Kastro
Authors: Espinoza Villarroel Felipe Pablo , Latorre Guisela
Published: October 2024

El presente artículo es una reflexión estético - simbólica a partir de la revisión de Guernica por el artista Miguel Ángel Kastro. El análisis y su relevancia dentro de lo que fue el estallido social de 2019 en Chile nos permitirá plantear cómo ciertas obras, consideradas canónicas dentro del arte occidental, son releídas y re - contextualizadas para expresar urgencias y demandas distintas a las de sus contextos originales, dentro de lo que algunos autores han denominado como "arte en flujo". En esta línea, se repasará brevemente el devenir histórico del arte callejero chileno como una historia del canon revisitado y cómo algunas de sus expresiones se insertan dentro del denominado "arte posthistórico". Como acápite final, se reflexiona en torno a qué significa que la obra de Kastro sea el frontis del Museo del Estallido Social, ubicado en el barrio Bellavista de Santiago.
Crítica reticente Prolegómenos para una teoría crítica en tiempos poscríticos
Authors: Juárez Esteban Alejandro
Published: October 2024

Volver objeto temático la herencia de la teoría crítica es interrogar nuevamente por la capacidad de discernimiento de la praxis humana que se ejerce bajo el supuesto de que algo existente no debería ser como es, porque se han incumplido sus aspiraciones normativas o porque ellas mutan en dispositivos de control. Al mismo tiempo, la pregunta enfática por la crítica implica algo diferente al examen de los criterios de legitimidad de los distintos saberes críticos y su relación con el poder. La pregunta también interpela a la propia constitución de la crítica como capacidad de discernimiento. A partir del diagnóstico del régimen poscrítico, se propone aquí un desplazamiento en la formulación del problema de la crisis de la crítica. Con este desplazamiento no se aboga por un abandono radical de la crítica, ni se defiende su función provisoria en vistas de su consumación práctica en una sociedad verdadera; tampoco al orden de la regulación normativa que permite determinar, evaluar y jerarquizar su propio desempeño. Lo que nos interesa explorar es aquello que se sustrae de la regulación normativa del juicio sobre lo adecuado y lo inadecuado. El tema de reflexión es lo que la crítica designa en su diferencia irreductible con ella misma. El presente trabajo indaga entonces esa diferencia bajo el nombre de «crítica reticente». Para ello se vale de la noción de Adorno de «lo añadido». La tesis general sostiene que la crítica reticente refiere a un «momento estético» que le impide autoconstituirse, como quería Kant, en tribunal absoluto al que todo debe someterse.
Dialéctica negativa: la transformación de la teoría crítica de la sociedad
Authors: García Vela Alfonso Galileo
Published: October 2024

En Dialéctica negativa, Adorno justifica históricamente la necesidad de que la teoría crítica de la sociedad adopte la forma de filosofía. Esta transformación representa un cambio profundo desde la tradición marxista y tiene gran trascendencia para el desarrollo de la teoría crítica en el presente. En este artículo se busca clarificar los argumentos sociohistóricos que llevan a Adorno a redirigir el pensamiento crítico hacia la filosofía, sustentados en una crítica inmanente a la teoría de Marx y a la filosofía de la identidad de Hegel. También se examinará la importancia de la crítica inmanente para la Escuela de Frankfurt, enfocándose en aspectos que son esenciales para comprender su desarrollo y significado. Este análisis establecerá las bases para abordar la tesis de Adorno sobre necesidad histórica de la filosofía en la formulación de una dialéctica negativa. Finalmente, se tratará la disyuntiva que surge al confrontar la teoría crítica de Adorno con la de Moishe Postone, es decir, si se debe concebir a la teoría crítica como una teoría social o como una filosofía dialéctica negativa. El objetivo es ofrecer una respuesta a esta cuestión
Eff of vitamin-mineral complex with probiotic on gastrointestinal microfl of budgerigars
Authors: Igenov M. D.
Published: October 2024

The results of a study of the effect of vitaminmineral complex with probiotic on the microbial profile of the gastrointestinal tract of budgerigars are presented. The rate of probiotic accumulation and dynamics of pathogenic microflora reduction were analyzed. The effect of fullfed pellets with the addition of vitamin and mineral complex with probiotic on the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract of wavy parrots was established. The most effective dosage of probiotic complex with the addition of Bacillus subtilis was experimentally revealed.
Water Quality Monitoring of Tigris and Euphrates Basin by Using Geographic Weighted Regression (GWR)
Authors: Abdulwahid Waleed Mohammed , Ghanbari Abolfazl
Published: October 2024

Water is a vital resource required for agriculture, industry, ecosystems and human life. However, Iraq faces severe water quality challenges due to pollution. Climate change urbanization and agricultural runoff which affected the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. This study uses geospatial tools for remote sensing. Including salinity, turbidity, soil pH, nitrogen data from Landsat 8, Sentinel-5P and other sources. Used to assess important water quality indicators. Including oxide (NO2) levels and chlorophyll concentrations. Areas at danger of eutrophication were indicated by amounts of chlorophyll, which is a measure of phytoplankton levels. Measurements of soil pH also revealed changes that can impact water chemistry and nutrient availability. The analytical hierarchy process (AHP) divides water quality into five risk levels from very low to very high. The findings revealed significant regional variation, namely downstream areas having high salinity levels. Meanwhile, turbidity measurements showed sediment accumulation in the central highlands. Areas with intense agricultural and industrial activity have increased. NO2 concentrations, signaling the point of pollution. Chlorophyll data points to risk of eutrophication in still waters. Variations in soil pH also affect nutrient availability and water chemistry. Affecting the aquatic ecosystem The study identifies high-risk areas that require immediate water management intervention. It provides important insights for developing a sustainable water resources strategy in Iraq.
Environmental Management Systems Implementation in Selected Industries in Uganda
Authors: Alhadhuri Nadia , Barakagira Alex , Nabukonde Ameria
Published: October 2024

Environmental Management Systems (EMS) were of less significant focus in the earlier times because of the less degradation the industrial activities caused to the environment. However, the EMS evolved over time due to a variety of factors, including changing consumer demands, regulatory requirements, and increased awareness of environmental issues. The current study was set to examine the EMS implementation during the production processes in selected industries in Uganda. The study was based on three objectives: to determine the types of pollution control environmental management systems implemented in the selected industries in Uganda; to explore the benefits obtained as a result of the implementation of the pollution control environmental management systems during the production of goods in Uganda; and to examine the challenges faced during the implementation of the pollution control environmental management systems in the selected industries in Uganda. The study randomly selected three manufacturing industries, X, Y, Z and targeted a population of 100 members of staff. A total of the 76 respondents participated in the study. A case study research design was employed and both quantitative and qualitative approaches of data collection were used. A questionnaire and interview guide were used to collect data from the respondents. Data were entered into a Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) for analysis. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression. The study findings revealed that scrubbers and filters, regulatory command and control, use of energy efficient technologies and efficient waste management systems are some of the pollution control mechanisms implemented by the industries.  The benefits that accrued as a result of implementing the EMS on production processes within the factories include: cost savings due to efficient resource use, enhanced industry’s reputation, improved product quality, customer satisfaction among others. The challenges encountered during EMS implementation include; insufficient technical expertise, inadequate infrastructure, high operational costs, limited financial resources, and employee resistance to embrace the new technologies. The presence of the challenges encountered during EMS implementation are likely to stifle full attainment of the associated outcomes among the industries in Uganda. Hence, awareness of the benefits as a result of implementation of EMS should be created amongst all the employees for effective implementation. Also, industries should create a clear environmental policy that aligns the industrial goals and regulatory requirements. The institution concerned with implementation of the EMS should constantly monitor all the industries operating in Uganda for the uniform implementation of the systems.
Characterization of the Agronomic Properties of Different Vermicompost from the Co-composting of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches and Green Waste
Authors: TOURE Mamadou , EHOUMAN N’Guetta Moise , KPAN Gains Kouakou Kpan , TIHO Seydou
Published: October 2024

The accumulation of palm oil industries waste is one of the causes of environmental pollution that is becoming an increasingly concern in Côte d'Ivoire. However, this waste, combined with other simple plant substrates, can be used in the vermicomposting process. That is the context in which this study is conducted, with the aim of determining the agronomic properties of different vermicompost made of oil palm empty fruit bunches combined with green waste (Chromolaena odorata leaves and grass clippings). For this purpose, plastic boxes of 1.5 L in volume were first filled with 800 g of soil. Then, 300 g of the different pre-composted substrates and 4 earthworms were added. In total, 4 treatments of 25 repetitions each were carried out. For all the treatments, treatments T3 (oil palm empty fruit bunches + Grass cutting + earthworms) and T4 (oil palm empty fruit bunches + Chromolaena odorata + Grass cutting + earthworms) presented the best values of the substrate decomposition capacity and physicochemical properties. The same is true for the mineral materials obtained. For these two treatments mentioned, the C/N ratio was around 15 and significantly higher than those of treatments T1 (oil palm empty fruit bunches + earthworms) and T2 (oil palm empty fruit bunches + Chromolaena odorata + earthworms), which were around 12. The pH values being variable at the beginning of vermicomposting were close to neutral at the end, thus indicating the maturity of the different vermicompost produced. Vermicompost resulting from co-composting of empty fruit bunches of oil palms and green waste appears to improve nutrient availability, structure and microbial activity of the vermicompost to promote good development of cultivated plants.