bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigation of epilepsy-related genes in a Drosophila model
Authors: Qu Xiaochong , Lai Xiaodan , He Mingfeng , Zhang Jinyuan , Xiang Binbin , Liu Chuqiao , Huang Ruina , Shi Yiwu , Qiao Jingda
Published: December 2024

Complex genetic architecture is the major cause of heterogeneity in epilepsy, which poses challenges for accurate diagnosis and precise treatment. A large number of epilepsy candidate genes have been identified from clinical studies, particularly with the widespread use of next-generation sequencing. Validating these candidate genes is emerging as a valuable yet challenging task. Drosophila serves as an ideal animal model for validating candidate genes associated with neurogenetic disorders such as epilepsy, due to its rapid reproduction rate, powerful genetic tools, and efficient use of ethological and electrophysiological assays. Here, we systematically summarize the advantageous techniques of the Drosophila model used to investigate epilepsy genes, including genetic tools for manipulating target gene expression, ethological assays for seizure-like behaviors, electrophysiological techniques, and functional imaging for recording neural activity. We then introduce several typical strategies for identifying epilepsy genes and provide new insights into gene-gene interactions in epilepsy with polygenic causes. We summarize well- established precision medicine strategies for epilepsy and discuss prospective treatment options, including drug therapy and gene therapy for genetic epilepsy based on the Drosophila model. Finally, we also address genetic counseling and assisted reproductive technology as potential approaches for the prevention of genetic epilepsy.
Management of Vitiligo
Authors: Khandekar Anuradha , Jadhav Jyoti H , Danga Sunder Singh K
Published: December 2024

Shwitra or Shwet-Kushtha can be co-related with skin disease "vitiligo" in biomedicine. According to Ayurveda, the skin is one of the essential sense organs. Vata and bhrajaka pitta reside in the skin (called twak in Sanskrit). As the skin covers the whole body, bhrajaka pitta should be maintained in a proper state, and it needs continuous care. An imbalance in Vata and bhrajaka pitta may cause skin diseases. The first step (Step 1) in Ayurvedic management of vitiligo is purification therapies (shodhana karma) using herbal decoction of Psoralea corylifolia (bakuchi kwatha) and Euphorbia neriifolia (snuhi) aimed to induce multiple bouts of purgation. In the next step (Step 2), oil massage using oil selected on the basis of patient examination (rogi pariksa) and disease (roga). Step 3 is the exposure of lesions to the sun rays as long as the patient can tolerate (Soorya pada santhapam in Ayurveda). Herbomineral preparations include topical application of herbal Lepa, powders made up of medicinal plants (Curna), herbalized ghee preparations similar to paste (Ghrita, semi-solid preparations taken orally, by licking (Avaleha), herbalized oil preparations (Thaila), fermented solutions (Asava-Arista), and tablets (Vati/Gutika). Various minerals and metallic salts (Rasousadha) are also used. Bakuchi oil is Ayurvedic medicinal oil prepared from the dried fruits of P. corylifolia, and sesame oil is a popular therapy for vitiligo in Ayurveda that contain psoralen to stimulate melanocytes when exposed to ultraviolet light exposure. Details of above-mentioned therapy are discussed. Scientific rationale behind the use of these medications needs to be further explored with modern methods and research.
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Female Reproductive Health Following Ebola Virus Disease
Authors: Drogy Madison , Glezer Celia , Engel Emily , Bond Nell , Pickett Keith , Shaffer Jeffrey , Schieffelin John , Zheng Crystal
Published: December 2024

The viral hemorrhagic fevers Lassa fever (LF) and Ebola virus disease (EVD) have been documented to cause long-term health problems in survivors. Limited studies have noted the presence of adverse reproductive health outcomes, including menstrual irregularities and pregnancy loss, after recovery from infection. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to summarize existing knowledge surrounding reproductive health in female survivors of LF and EVD. Literature was gathered from PubMed, Embase, Ovid Medline, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL) Complete, Web of Science, and Global Health databases and subsequently reviewed in Covidence. Included studies described at least one reproductive health outcome in women after recovery from EVD or LF. Thirteen studies were identified in the systematic review, all of which only discussed reproductive health in EVD survivors. No studies of reproductive health among survivors of LF were identified. The included studies were conducted in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, and they reported irregular menstruation, pregnancy loss, decreased libido, pelvic inflammatory disease, sexual dysfunction, female reproductive odor, and genital problems/infections among survivors. In a meta-analysis of nine studies, 14.0% of female EVD survivors experienced any adverse reproductive health outcome. However, there was significant heterogeneity among the included studies. This study highlights the health problems faced by female EVD survivors and underscores the need for more research surrounding the effects of viral hemorrhagic fevers on women’s health.
Epidemiological and Molecular Surveillance of Leishmania Species among Humans, Vectors, and Dogs in a Wildland-Urban Interface of Cartagena, Colombia
Authors: Fernández-Ruiz Mashiel , Cano-Pérez Eder , Torres-Pacheco Jaison , Ortega-Hernández Wilson , De Los Santos Maxy B. , Valdivia Hugo O. , Gómez-Camargo Doris
Published: December 2024

In Colombia, human leishmaniasis is endemic in rural areas, with increasing reports of outbreaks and cases in urban areas. Cartagena, an urban city in the Colombian Caribbean with a wildland-urban interface, faced its first local cases between 2011 and 2015. Despite reports, visceral leishmaniasis (VL) remains neglected and understudied and almost devoid of active surveillance. Here we report the epidemiological and molecular surveillance of Leishmania species in humans, domestic dogs, and sandflies at the wildland interface in two poverty-stricken neighborhoods of Cartagena. In October 2021, we conducted a surveillance study in the El Toril and La Quinta neighborhoods. Blood samples were collected from 150 healthy humans and 77 domestic dogs for Leishmania species testing by using molecular tools. Five human samples (3.3%) tested positive for Leishmania, one case in El Toril and four cases in La Quinta. The Leishmania donovani complex was detected in three human samples, and all dog samples tested negative for Leishmania. CDC light traps placed for three consecutive days in peridomiciliary areas of the Leishmania-positive case in El Toril allowed the capture of seven females of Lutzomyia dubitans, but none tested positive for Leishmania. Multiple attempts to conduct entomological surveillance in La Quinta were unsuccessful because of non-study-related issues. Our findings contribute to the characterization of the epidemiology of VL in Cartagena, revealing possible neglected cryptic infections in two neighborhoods with an urban-wildland interface.
Praktykowanie spiskości. O dyskursie regionalnego dziedzictwa kulturowego, część II
Authors: Barański Janusz
Published: December 2024

The text is the second part of the article on the mechanisms of creating the regional cultural heritage of the Polish Spisz. The region under discussion is a small part of the historical land, the main territory of which is part of the today’s Slovakia. For hundreds of years, it was part of the Kingdom of Hungary, hence its specificity and cultural distinctiveness. The first part of the article discusses the processes of aestheticization, reconstructionism and patrimonization of cultural heritage, while the second part discusses the processes of fossilisation and articulation. As a result, contemporary regional cultural heritage becomes a kind of meta-cultural practice and commentary on the regional cultural legacy.
Selected Problems of Describing Cultural Phenomena in Contemporary Ethnographic Archival Studies, as Exemplified by Work on the Nomenclature of Rural Settlement and Vernacular Architecture
Authors: Babik Wiesław , Święch Jan , Orzeł Tobiasz
Published: December 2024

The article addresses problems connected with describing selected cultural phenomena in contemporary ethnographic archival studies. These are presented using the example of the nomenclature of rural settlement and vernacular architecture, the organisation of which was one of the tasks in the mini-grant project carried out at the Institute of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology of the Jagiellonian University. The article is composed of three parts. The first one draws attention to the need for ordering and classifying vocabulary related to rural settlement and vernacular architecture in Polish territory. The second presents a brief overview of the methodology for constructing lexical systematisations on the topic. The examples presented herein are the result of the team’s efforts, and constitute “model” solutions to problems delineated in this article. Part three presents the method of searching for information concerning the aforementioned topics in Baza Karpacka (the Carpathian Database) of the Jagiellonian University, which is a collection of data regarding unpublished ethnographic sources from the region of the Carpathians.
Powoływanie sędziów sądów powszechnych, sądów konstytucyjnych oraz rad sądownictwa w państwach Kaukazu Południowego na tle standardów europejskich
Authors: Czachor Rafał
Published: December 2024

Tryb powoływania sędziów jest ważnym czynnikiem wpływającym na niezależność wymiaru sprawiedliwości, a tym samym na demokratyczny ustrój państwa. Niniejszy artykuł porusza powyższy problem z perspektywy państw Kaukazu Południowego – Armenii, Azerbejdżanu i Gruzji. Potwierdzenie znajduje w nim teza, że bardziej demokratyczne państwa, Armenia i Gruzja, regulują daną kwestię w sposób bliższy standardom Rady Europy niż autokratyczny Azerbejdżan. Dotyczy to w szczególności sposobu powoływania sędziów oraz funkcjonowania rad sądownictwa. Pomimo to, jak wskazano w artykule, także w tych państwach winny mieć miejsce dalsze reformy doskonalące funkcjonowanie judykatywy.
Konstytucja, konstytucjonalizacja i  konstytucjonalizm. Kilka uwag o współczesnych tendencjach oraz teoretyczno-prawnej propozycji ich konceptualizacji
Authors: Holocher Justyna
Published: December 2024

Konstytucjonalizm jest obszarem krytycznego namysłu, obejmującym relację przepisów konstytucji do rzeczywistości oraz rzeczywistości do konstytucji. Współcześnie zasada konstytucjonalizmu jest traktowana jako podstawa demokratycznego państwa prawnego. Bywa też utożsamiana z praworządnością konstytucyjną i legalizmem konstytucyjnym. Jest realizowana poprzez wiele reguł i zasad, także tych dotyczących stosowania prawa, zwłaszcza jego wykładni. To one, interpretowane w duchu pozytywistycznym bądź postpozytywistycznym, nabierają szczególnego znaczenia w urzeczywistnianiu zasady państwa prawnego, wpływając na kształt, rozumienie i znaczenie idei konstytucjonalizmu. Teoretycznego wyjaśnienia tych tendencji dostarcza zyskująca na popularności, także w rodzimej literaturze, teoria konstytucyjnego państwa prawnego. Koncentruje się ona na szeroko pojmowanych rozumowaniach prawniczych, przede wszystkim interpretacyjnych i walidacyjnych o charakterze operatywnym, w których szczególną rolę odgrywają normy konstytucyjne i wyrażane przez nie wartości. Jako argumentacyjna teoria stosowania prawa rozumie konstytucjonalizm nie tylko jako opis normatywnych rozwiązań konstytucyjnych, ale przede wszystkim zbiór idei, zasad i wartości odgrywających istotną rolę w uzasadnianiu rozstrzygnięć prawnych.
Europejskie ramy prawne ochrony konsumenta na rynku bankowym – aktualne problemy i wyzwania związane z rozwojem nowych technologii
Authors: Kowalski Dariusz
Published: December 2024

Rozwój gospodarczy wywołany postępem technicznym sprawia, że dynamicznie zmienia się rola sektora finansowego (w szczególności bankowego) dla społeczeństwa. Coraz szybciej pojawiają się nowe usługi, w ramach których wykorzystywane są najnowsze technologie oparte na sztucznej inteligencji i nauczaniu maszynowym.

Przedmiotem artykułu jest analiza ram prawnych wyznaczających podstawowe mechanizmy ochrony konsumenta na rynkach finansowych. Analiza ta z uwagi na dynamiczny postęp techniczny wymaga odrębnego odniesienia się do poszczególnych obszarów funkcjonowania rynków finansowych. W artykule zostaną zatem osobno przeanalizowane zagadnienia dotyczące usług płatniczych, kredytu konsumenckiego czy ochrony konsumenta na rynkach kapitałowych.

Docelowo, w ramach artykułu, dokonana zostanie ocena, czy wskazane regulacje w sposób optymalny kształtują prawa i obowiązki poszczególnych stron na rynkach finansowych, a także czy są adekwatne i uwzględniają najnowsze wyzwania związane z rozwojem technologii, w szczególności w zakresie AI.
Challenges in Migrations: Combating Trafficking in Human Beings in Serbia
Authors: Kostić Miomira P.
Published: December 2024

The state laws of the Republic of Serbia recognize trafficking in human beings as a form of organized criminal activity, and different acts treat the prevention, repression and punishment of trafficking in human beings as well as the protection of the witnesses and the injured persons, before, in the course of and after the criminal prosecution. The Council of the Government of the Republic of Serbia for the fight against human trafficking was first constituted in December 2005, as an expert, advisory body of the Government. The Constitution of the Republic of Serbia from 2006 deals with the issue of human trafficking in the provision of Article 26: “It is expressly forbidden that no one can be held in slavery or in a position similar to slavery, that is, every form of human trafficking and forced labor under which it is considered sexual or economic exploitation of persons in a disadvantaged position”. The Criminal Code sanctioned: Human Trafficking (Art. 388); Trafficking in children for adoption (Art. 389); Establishment of slavery and transportation of persons in slavery (Art. 390). People smuggling is criminalized as a separate criminal offense under Unauthorized Crossing of the State Border and People Smuggling (Art. 350). The aims of this work are to indicate all relevant regulations that are applied against human trafficking in Serbia as well as to show the cooperation of Serbia as a candidate country and EU accession with other countries in the fight against human trafficking and the cooperation of state authorities and non-governmental organizations in preventing human trafficking in Serbia and abroad. At last, the cases of migrants and human trafficking described in the media are presented and what kind of attention these criminological phenomenons are causing in Serbia.
Prawne mechanizmy przeciwdziałania ingerencji w sprawy wewnętrzne Unii Europejskiej
Authors: Uhma Piotr
Published: December 2024

W artykule omówiono prawne mechanizmy przeciwdziałania ingerencji w sprawy wewnętrzne Unii Europejskiej, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem współczesnych wyzwań związanych z dezinformacją, zagranicznym finansowaniem oraz manipulacją procesami demokratycznymi. Analizując działania Unii Europejskiej, w tym przyjęcie Europejskiego planu działania w obronie demokracji, prace komisji specjalnych INGE, rezolucje Parlamentu Europejskiego oraz inicjatywy legislacyjne Komisji Europejskiej dotyczące przejrzystości reprezentacji interesów państw trzecich, artykuł przedstawia ewolucję stanowiska Unii w sprawie obrony instytucji demokratycznych. Wskazuje na rosnące znaczenie nowych technologii i ich wpływu na bezpieczeństwo informacyjne oraz na potrzebę wzmocnienia mechanizmów prawnych w celu skutecznego przeciwdziałania zagrożeniom zewnętrznym, które podważają suwerenność i stabilność państw członkowskich i samej Unii Europejskiej.
Ku cyfryzacji usług publicznych – transformacja cyfrowa Unii Europejskiej
Authors: Śliwa Renata , Szczygieł Elżbieta , Stąporek Joanna
Published: December 2024

Cyfrowe wyzwania dla rozwoju usług publicznych budują nowe kanały dystrybucji zasobów. Zapewniana poprzez cyfrowe zaawansowanie usług publicznych otwartość systemowa administracji, dzięki medium, jakim stał się Internet, pobudza możliwości podnoszenia świadomości obywatelskiej, transparentności działań publicznych i ich rozliczalności.

Celem badawczym artykułu jest odpowiedź na pytanie, w jaki sposób Unia Europejska podejmuje wyzwania związane z wykorzystaniem technologii informacyjno-komunikacyjnych i jaki jest jej stan zaawansowania w tym obszarze. Przedmiotem prowadzonych rozważań i analiz w niniejszym opracowaniu są dokumenty strategiczne Unii Europejskiej, akty prawne, dane statystyczne dotyczące Unii Europejskiej.

Unia Europejska osiąga coraz wyższe poziomy zaawansowania, w tym szczególnie w zakresie mobilnej infrastruktury szerokopasmowej oraz liczby użytkowników e-administracji w okresie 2018–2023. Wśród działań podejmowanych w odniesieniu do cyfryzacji administracji publicznej szczególnie wysokie poziomy (na poziomie 100) w 2023 r. zarejestrowano na Malcie (w obszarze rozwoju cyfrowych usług publicznych dla obywateli oraz wsparciu użytkowników), Irlandii (w obszarze rozwoju cyfrowych usług publicznych dla przedsiębiorców) i Finlandii (w obszarze rozwoju cyfrowych usług publicznych dla przedsiębiorców i przyjazności dla urządzeń mobilnych) oraz w Szwecji (w obszarze rozwoju przyjazności dla urządzeń mobilnych).
Przesłanki powstania i współczesne rozumienie marketingu terytorialnego
Authors: Drabik Ireneusz
Published: December 2024

Artykuł porusza istotne zagadnienia dotyczące powstania i możliwości adaptacji koncepcji marketingowej w działalności jednostek terytorialnych w aktualnych warunkach rynkowych. Jako punkt wyjścia przyjęto szerokie i interdyscyplinarne podejście do marketingu, uzasadniające jego zastosowanie nie tylko w działalności gospodarczej, ale również pozagospodarczej o charakterze publicznym i społecznym. Podstawą takiego podejścia jest traktowanie marketingu jako procesu wymiany wartości (korzyści) między różnego rodzaju podmiotami i ich grupami na szeroko rozumianym rynku. W przypadku marketingu terytorialnego o jego specyfice decyduje źródło oferowanych korzyści możliwych do osiągnięcia w procesie wymiany, które związane są z cechami danego terytorium. Podkreślić trzeba różnorodność uczestników wymiany rynkowej w marketingu terytorialnym, w tym zarówno po stronie podażowej, jak i popytowej. W przypadku strony podażowej jako główny podmiot przygotowujący, organizujący i realizujący działania marketingowe dotyczące określonego terytorium wskazać można władzę samorządową, jednak określoną rolę w tym zakresie pełnią również inne podmioty związane z danym terytorium. Po stronie popytowej występują z kolei bardzo zróżnicowane rynki docelowe o charakterze wewnętrznym i zewnętrznym. Przyjmując orientację marketingową, której głównym założeniem jest uznanie odbiorców oferty za centralny podmiot, a zaspokojenie ich potrzeb i pragnień stanowi główny sens i cel działalności, jednostka terytorialna stosuje odpowiednie instrumentarium w ramach kompozycji marketingu-mix. Istnieje jednak konieczność modyfikacji instrumentów marketingu-mix w porównaniu z tradycyjnym podejściem do działalności marketingowej.
Assessing the Efficacy of Public Procurement Policy and Legal Framework To Combat Corruption in Selected Regions in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
Authors: Naidoo Goonasagree , Magakwe Jack
Published: December 2024

Public procurement policies and legal frameworks play a crucial role in shaping the transparency, fairness, and integrity of government transactions. This paper examines and evaluates the effectiveness of public procurement policies and legal structures in addressing and mitigating corruption in selected regions within the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Drawing on a comprehensive review of relevant literature, case studies, and expert opinions, this research aims to provide insights into the existing framework’s strengths, weaknesses, and potential improvements. The main emphasis of this research paper is to assess public procurement policy design and the effectiveness of measures including regulations aimed at combating corruption in the Western Cape’s public sector in South Africa. Public procurement regulations are widely implemented in various governmental institutions around the world. Data were collected from twenty-five public sector organizations in the Western Cape province, South Africa, using three data collection methods: interviews, surveys, and document analysis of procurement policies and guidelines. The study’s key findings demonstrated that a fragmented legal and policy framework is complex and opens avenues of corrupt practices and maladministration. The paper fills the gap in scholarly research by exploring how corrupt practices can be reduced by implementing and operationalising robust, flexible, and outcome-based legal and policy frameworks. This paper contributed to the body of knowledge by making policymakers and implementers aware of the pitfalls of a fragmented and misaligned policy framework in public procurement.
Tasavvufta İç Tenkit Geleneği: Ebu’l-Fazl Mehmed Efendi’nin Avâm, Şeyh ve Fakîh Eleştirisi Örneği
Authors: Erol İbrahim
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışma Ebu’l-Fazl Mehmed Efendi’nin tasavvufî eserlerinde, XVI. yüzyıl Osmanlı coğrafyasında meydana gelen manevî yozlaşmanın/bozulmanın müsebbibi olan avâm, şeyh ve fakîhlere yönelttiği eleştirileri konu edinmektedir. Tasavvufî düşüncenin gelişimine paralel olarak bu ilmin kurucuları ve muhakkik sûfîler, tasavvuf adı altında tedavüle sokulan fakat Kur’an ve sünnete uygun olmayan düşüncelere/uygulamalara ve bunların temsilcilerine yönelik tenkitler getirmişlerdir. Bu eleştiri kültürü XVI. yüzyılda dönemin önemli tarihçileri arasında yer alan İdrîs-i Bitlisî’nin (ö. 926/1520) oğlu Mehmed Efendi’nin eserlerinde de devam etmiştir. Müellifin tasavvufa dair Fusûlü ma‘rifeti’t-telbîs ve usûlü’t-temyîz beyne’t-tasavvuf ve’t-tedlîs ve Ta‘rîfu’t-telbîs ve teb‘îdü’l-İblîs isimli iki eserinin olduğu bilinmekle birlikte bu eserlerin müellife nispeti hususunda kaynaklarda ve bazı araştırmalarda farklı bilgilerin bulunması dikkat çekicidir. Tarihçi ve edebî kimliğinin yanında aynı zamanda bir sûfî olan Mehmed Efendi, yaşadığı dönemdeki manevî/tasavvufî bozulmanın sebepleri bağlamında avâm, şeyh/müteşeyyih ve âlim/fakîh gibi dini/tasavvufu temsil eden zümreleri tenkit etmiş; klasik tasavvuf metinlerini referans alarak mezkûr kavramlar etrafında ortaya çıkan problemleri tespit ve tashihe yönelik izahlarda bulunmuştur. Çalışmada Mehmed Efendi’nin yukarıda ifade edilen kavramlar etrafındaki tenkit ve tashihleri içerik analizi yöntemiyle tespit edilmeye çalışılmış, risalelerindeki referansları dikkate alınarak bu eserlerin iç tenkit geleneğindeki yerine dair bazı tespitlerde bulunulmuştur. Ayrıca daha önce herhangi bir akademik çalışmaya detaylı şekilde konu olmadığı görülen bu iki eserin müellife nispeti sorunu, çalışmanın tali problemi olarak incelenmiştir. Müellifin hayatı başka çalışmalarda ayrıntılı şekilde ele alındığından burada tekrarına lüzum görülmemiştir. Herhangi bir tarikat, şeyh ve âlim ismi zikretmeyen Mehmed Efendi’nin; avâmın tasavvuf anlayışı, müteşeyyihlerin çoğalması ve fakîhlerin temsil ve ilgisizlik problemleri ile tasavvufî anlayışın/yapının giderek bozulması arasında güçlü bir ilişki olduğu kanaatini taşıdığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Çalışma, şeyh ve fakîh gibi dinin/tasavvufun göz önündeki temsilcileri üzerinden manevî yozlaşmaya dair Mehmed Efendi’nin eleştirilerini günümüze taşımakla birlikte, günümüzde de tasavvuf kisvesi altında tedavüle sokulan düşünce, ahlâk ve pratiklere yönelik varlığını sürdüren tasavvufî tartışmalara getirilebilecek çözüm önerilerine ışık tutmaktadır.
Sistem Pemilu dan Pembentukan Koalisi Minoritas Study Kasus Malaysia (Anwar Ibrahim)
Authors: Faujiah Shofi Dwi Syifa , Nurdin Nurdin
Published: December 2024

This study examines the political dynamics in Malaysia with a focus on the electoral system and the formation of multi-ethnic coalitions after the 15th General Election in 2022. Malaysia implements a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy, where elections are held using the "First Past the Post" (FPTP) system. The 2022 election resulted in a hanging parliament, which marked a significant shift from single-coalition dominance to a new era of coalition politics. Anwar Ibrahim managed to form a multi-ethnic governing coalition, called the National Unity Cabinet, despite facing challenges of ideological differences and ethnic diversity within the coalition. This study aims to analyze Anwar Ibrahim's inclusive leadership as well as the role of political negotiations and coalition formation in maintaining government stability. This research uses a descriptive Qualitative Method, This approach focuses on the description and interpretation of phenomena through qualitative data collection and analysis techniques, emphasizing the wealth of textual information. The results of this study highlight the complexity of Malaysia's electoral system and its impact on the country's political stability.
THE HEROIC BATTLE OF MOUNT MUSA AND THE VALIANT DEEDS OF THE ARMENIAN WOMEN
Authors: Minasyan Edik
Published: December 2024

This article, dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Franz Werfel’s heroic novel The Forty Days of Musa Dagh, presents the valiant deeds and heroism of Armenian women during the self-defense of Mount Musa, when Mount Musa of Suetia province became one of the prominent self-defense centers of Armenians. Our analysis of this heroic episode of Armenian history presents the reader with a new genocidal policy adopted and elaborated against the Armenians by the government of the Ottoman Empire in 1915. In our study, we have used works published in Armenia and abroad, some of which are primary sources.
REMEMBERING AND UNDERSTANDING GENOCIDE THROUGH THE ARTS: A CASE STUDY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
Authors: Whitehorn Alan
Published: December 2024

The article is dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the heroic novel The Forty Days of Musa Dagh.
One of the most discussed and influential genocides globally is the Armenian Genocide which has been explored in journalistic, academic and artistic ways. Despite war-time censorship, the mass deportations and killings of the Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during World War One was covered extensively and graphically by the international press. Such atrocities became a catalyst for the emergence of the important analytic terms of ‘crimes against humanity’ and ‘genocide’, along with the extension of the concept of ‘war crimes’. These three terms constitute key conceptual aspects in international criminal law, history and the social sciences. In addition to new analytical frameworks seeking to portray the magnitude of mass atrocity crimes, we also have witnessed personal accounts within an Arts and Humanities format. The Arts have often explored the personal costs of war, genocide and their extended aftermath. Franz Werfel’s historical novel “The Forty Days of Musa Dagh” was an exemplary example and its international influence was extensive. Forms of coverage and commentary on genocide can include a range of approaches from journalistic accounts, academic historical writings, memoirs, museums, social science theorizing to various aspects of the Arts, such as novels, plays, poetry, film, paintings and music. While detached academic accounts are important to develop our analytical understanding; more engaged personal artistic forms of expression can be profoundly influential in fostering empathy and sympathy towards the victims. The Arts can be powerful forms of personal connection. In the tradition of Franz Werfel’s novel, an overview of a variety of works in the Arts about the Armenian Genocide will be discussed. Together, the different approaches of i) journalistic first-impressions, ii) the academic analytical mind and iii) the Arts’ passionate heart can help us to more effectively remember, understand, sympathize and educate about genocides. It is useful to employ a variety of ways of reaching potential bystanders to remember, understand and become more engaged to overcome the devastating impact of genocide.
Residência pedagógica e o ensino de Biologia durante a pandemia da Covid-19 no município de Salvaterra, Marajó, Pará
Authors: Costa Alesson Guedes , Monteiro-Alves Raynon Joel , Silva Luiz Alberto da , Martins-Júnior Alcindo da Silva
Published: December 2024

O presente estudo reporta sobre a execução e a importância do Programa da Residência Pedagógica (PRP) para a formação inicial em um curso de licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas, da Universidade do Estado do Pará, durante o cenário pandêmico da covid-19, em uma escola pública do município de Salvaterra, Marajó, Pará, entre 2021 e 2022. As experiências relatadas foram a partir da imersão remota em turmas da 1ª e 2ª etapas da Educação de Jovens, Adultos e Idosos. As atividades realizadas incluíram a confecção de recursos audiovisuais, de WebQuests e de cadernos de questões. Apesar do ensino remoto devido à pandemia, houve uma considerável participação dos alunos e indícios de aprendizado. Em suma, o PRP contribuiu para a formação inicial do residente, licenciando em Biologia, preparando-o para momentos atípicos de ensino.
A Tentative Analysis of the Interactions Between the Building Sector and SDGs
Authors: Zhou Zhenquan , Syamsunur Deprizon , Muhamad Noor Safwan , Ghazalli Ahmad Zulqurnain , Azahar Muhammad Azrief , Jusoh Muhammad Noor Hisyam Bin
Published: December 2024

Objective: This study aims to examine the relationship between the construction industry and the United Nations, focussing on the interactive effects and the degree of connection between the building sector and sustainable development goals (SDGs).
 
Theoretical Framework: This topic delineates the fundamental concepts and theories that support the research. Examining all 17 SDGs and the construction industry's participation is prominent, establishing a robust foundation for comprehending the investigation's background.
 
Method: The research process thoroughly examines credible academic sources and subsequent analysis. Data was gathered via an extensive literature examination of scholarly publications and official sources.
 
Results and Discussion: The findings demonstrated the connections between the building sector and the SDGs. Some objectives, particularly objectives 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 15, are recognised as closely related to the construction sector. Additional studies must expand the sample size by gathering more primary data to corroborate the existing findings.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical consequences of this research are examined, offering insights into the application and influence of the results on practices within the construction and built environment sector. These consequences may pertain to the construction industry and associated project management fields.
 
Originality/Value: This study enhances the literature by thoroughly examining the relationships between the building industry and all 17 SDGs by reviewing credible academic publications. This research is significant and valuable as it advances the sustainable transformation of the construction industry to enable the effective realisation of SDGs.
Implementation of Restorative Justice Regarding Child Violence Cases in Law Enforcement in the Police
Authors: Anggarini Kania Puji , Julianto Edwar , Suntoni  , Asmara Teddy , Waluyadi
Published: December 2024

Objectives: This study examines the implementation of restorative justice, as outlined in police regulations, in handling cases of child sexual violence in Indonesia. It explores how restorative justice is applied to juvenile cases, prioritizing relationship restoration and social harmony over formal judicial processes.
 
Theoretical Framework: Restorative justice is presented as an alternative justice approach that focuses on repairing harm among offenders, victims, and communities. In cases involving minors, this approach aims to safeguard children’s rights, reduce stigma, and support their reintegration into society through diversion processes.
 
Method: The research adopts an empirical juridical approach, analyzing the practical application of laws in society. Data collection involves a juridical review of legal frameworks and qualitative data analysis through reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing.
 
Results and Discussion: The study finds that while restorative justice emphasizes dialogue, reconciliation, and accountability, its application often overlooks the psychological needs and holistic recovery of child victims. Sectoral egos and limited law enforcement capacity hinder effective implementation. Reoffending by offenders eliminates the option for restorative justice, necessitating formal legal proceedings. Despite offering amicable resolutions, victims retain the right to pursue further legal actions if justice remains unmet.
 
Research Implications: This study underscores the need for enhanced training and support for law enforcement to fully integrate restorative justice principles and ensure victims’ holistic recovery. Inter-agency collaboration is critical to addressing implementation challenges.
 
Originality/Value: The research offers insights into the limitations and potential improvements of restorative justice in addressing child violence cases, emphasizing the need for victim-centered approaches in Indonesia’s policing framework.
Urban Refugee Self-Settlement and Ecological Blame: Insights from Kolkata’s Jabar-Dakhal Colonies
Authors: Pal Shreyasi , Mitra Tapas
Published: December 2024

Objective: This study maps refugee self-settlements, or Jabar-Dakhal colonies, in 1950s–60s Kolkata to examine their effects on broader ecological transformations. Demographic 'others' are often segregated and confined to the cracks and margins of the normative city. Kolkata was a major site of refugee influx after the 1947 Partition. The refugees adapted to survive with minimal resources and transformed otherwise inhospitable terrains. The study counters claims that refugees are always environmental burdens and calls for grounded studies on refugee urbanism within the broader discourse of inclusive, sustainable urban development, as envisioned in SDG 11.
 
Theoretical Framework: Urban refugees are understood as ‘bio-political’ subjects in a "state of exception," but with considerable agency.
 
Method: Archival data identifies the locations of 145 pre-1950 and 123 post-1950 Jabar-Dakhal colonies in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area. Using GIS mapping, these locations are studied in relation to depleting eco-sensitive zones, such as the East Kolkata Wetlands. Primary interviews with early settlers offer insights into their resource management practices.
 
Results and Discussion: Findings show little overlaps between refugee colonies and large-scale ecological degradation in Kolkata. State-led urban projects, like Salt Lake Township and Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, caused greater ecological impacts. Self-settled refugees demonstrated adaptive practices and careful resource management.
 
Research Implications: The study advocates for integrating political ecology and socio-historical analysis into urban sustainability research in the Global South. It calls for context-sensitive, long-term research to address structural inequalities. The contemporary urban refugee crisis needs urgent academic and administrative attention to achieve SDG 11.
 
Originality/Value: The study visualizes Jabar-Dakhal colonies’ spatial distribution to counter reductionist narratives of refugee-led environmental degradation. It reframes refugees as active urban agents, and reinforces the need for ‘Southern’ perspectives on urban sustainability.
Navigating materials adaptation: English teachers’ experiences in Turkish secondary schools
Authors: Gungor Muzeyyen Nazli , Read David , Güngör Mustafa Akın
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Teachers often adapt materials to create more effective learning experiences due to the unique characteristics of each classroom, considering varying student backgrounds and needs. Studies highlight the role of coursebooks, which are essential yet sometimes insufficient for addressing communicative and intercultural aspects of English language education. Hence, this qualitative study explores the adaptation of English language teaching materials by ten secondary school English teachers as part of the PRELIM3 Project. Specifically, it examines their perceptions of national coursebooks and their strategies for adapting project materials to enhance language teaching in the "PRELIM3" project, aimed at developing supportive language teaching materials aligned with the national curriculum for less developed regions in Türkiye. Data were collected through triangulation, including weekly teacher narrations of material adaptation experiences, semi-structured post-project training interviews, and analysis of weekly adapted coursebook activities. Additionally, teachers' conference presentations provided insights into classroom material adaptation, reflecting on students' language performance and reactions, besides teachers' use of materials. Content analysis and coding techniques were used to analyze narrations and interviews, while activities were evaluated based on English language skills targeted, alignment with lesson objectives, and responsiveness to student interests and needs. The study highlights the critical role of material adaptation in meeting students’ language learning needs, revealing teachers' perceptions and strategies in addressing the limitations of national coursebooks. Findings underscore the need for contextually responsive materials and offer insights to improve English language education in diverse classroom settings.
KAJIAN LITERATUR ARSITEKTUR MENGENAI HOME INDUSTRY
Authors: Muallif Muhammad Dzaki Al , Kusumaningayu Intan , Rolalisasi Andarita
Published: December 2024

Ceramic crafts in Malang City itself are one of the attractions that can be developed to advance Malang City, especially in the tourism sector and also in the economic sector. There is one specific area in the form of a village area in Malang City which is also known as a center for pottery and ceramic crafts. This village is also known as the Dinoyo Ceramic Tourism Village which is located on Jl. M.T. Haryono, Lowokwaru District, Malang City. This area initially developed in 1957, this area has also experienced ups and downs, but it still manages to exist until now. The majority of the surrounding community is developing a home industry-based ceramic and pottery industry. Currently, there are approximately 31 ceramic craftsmen who are still active and live in the area. However, the sustainability of this area as a center for ceramics and pottery is starting to be threatened, this is due to the loss of the area's identity and lack of innovation, so if this continues, it is not impossible that this area could eventually be eroded.
EVALUASI PERENCANAAN PENGENDALIAN SIMPANG PADA SIMPANG BERSINYAL JL. SUNSET ROAD – JL. IMAN BONJOL, KABUPATEN BADUNG, BALI
Authors: Hendratma Diki , Sriastuti Dewa Ayu Nyoman , Eryani I Gusti Agung Putu
Published: December 2024

Permasalahan yang terjadi di kota – kota besar adalah kemacetan. Permasalahan kemacetan terjadi pada simpang jalan yang merupakan penghubung jalan antarkota. Permasalahan simpang pada Jalan Raya Sunset Road – Iman Bonjol ini terjadi dikarenakan waktu sinyal dan waktu siklus yang menyebabkan kinerja simpang menurun. Untuk mengetahui permasalahan yang terjadi di simpang Jalan Sunset Road – Iman Bonjol ini menggunakan metode analisis kinerja simpang bersinyal dan perencanaan lampu sinyal dan waktu siklus berdasarkan perhitungan dan metode Manual Kapasitas Jalan Indonesia (MKJI, 1997). Tujuan untuk memperbaiki masalah ini adalah dengan menganalisis kembali kinerja simpang dengan perencanaan waktu sinyal dan waktu siklus dan memperbaiki permasalahan pada simpang Jalan Raya Sunset Road – Iman Bonjol. Dari hasil analisis kinerja simpang saat ini menghasilkan tingkat pelayanan (F), sehingga pada analisis perencanaan pada penelitian ini menghasilkan waktu sinyal dan waktu siklus yang lebih efisien dan pada tingkat pelayanan (B) maka dapat mengatasi kemacetan yang terjadi.
PERENCANAAN DIMENSI SALURAN DRAINASE DI JALAN RAYA KALIANGET KM 173 KM-174 KABUPATEN SUMENEP
Authors: Alim Moh. Sabar , Chayati Cholilul , Suwandi Ahmad
Published: December 2024

Masalah genangan air di Jalan Raya Kalianget KM 173 – KM 174, Kecamatan Kalianget, Kabupaten Sumenep, akibat kurangnya saluran drainase yang memadai, menjadi fokus utama penelitian ini. Pendekatan kuantitatif digunakan dengan mempertimbangkan aspek hidrologi dan hidrolika. Data curah hujan, intensitas hujan, waktu konsentrasi, debit aliran, kecepatan aliran, dan dimensi saluran dikumpulkan untuk analisis. Analisis hidrologi dilakukan untuk memahami karakteristik hujan dan debit aliran maksimum yang dibutuhkan dalam perencanaan saluran drainase. Dalam hal ini, curah hujan maksimum dihitung menggunakan metode aljabar, distribusi Gumbel, dan Hasper Weduwen. Selain itu, analisis intensitas hujan dilakukan dengan menerapkan metode Talbot, Sherman, dan Ishiguro. Analisis hidrolika bertujuan untuk menentukan dimensi saluran yang sesuai dengan kecepatan aliran yang diinginkan dan kapasitas saluran dalam menampung debit aliran maksimum. Hasil penelitian diharapkan memberikan rekomendasi perencanaan dimensi saluran drainase yang efektif dan efisien, sehingga dapat mengurangi risiko genangan air dan banjir di Jalan Raya Kalianget, serta meningkatkan kinerja infrastruktur drainase perkotaan dan kualitas lingkungan hidup di wilayah tersebut.
ANALISIS KELAYAKAN MUTU BATAKO DENGAN AGREGAT BATU KAPUR (LIMESTONE) PRODUKSI INDUSTRI KECIL DI KOTA KUPANG
Authors: Suparta I Made , Ari Ari , Benny Benny , Agnesius Agnesius
Published: December 2024

Bata Beton (Batako) adalah salah satu material yang populer dimasyarakat sebagi material konstruksi dinding pada struktur bangunan gedung. Terbuat dari campuran Agregat halus, semen sebagai perekat, dan air sebagai katalisator. Penggunaan batu kapur (Gamping)  sebagai agregat dalam campuran Bata Beton telah banyak dilakukan dalam produksi  batako di Kota Kupang, namun kualitasnya menurut standar SNI 03-0349-1989 belum diketahui. Penelitian tentang Analisis kualitas Bata Beton dengan agregat batu kapur hasil produksi industri kecil di Kota Kupang dilakukan untuk mengetahui mutu bata-beton menurut SNI 03-0349-1989. Benda uji diambil secara acak dari 10 (sepuluh) UMKM yang tersebar di Kota Kupang. Jumlah benda uji 5 (lima) buah untuk masing-masing UMKM, dengan jumlah total benda uji 50 buah. Ukuran panjang (P), lebar (L), Tebal (t), tebal sekat (t sekat), dan luas lobang, berturut-turut 39,87 cm (398.7 mm), 17.03 cm (170.3 mm), 9.88 cm (98,8 mm), 3.41 cm (34,1 mm), dan 91,20 cm (3%) memenuhi standar dimensi dan toleransi SNI 03-0349-1989. Volume lubang rata-rata 986.60 cm3 dengan prosentase rata-rata terhadap volume bruto adalah 13.28%, lebih kecil dari standard maksimum 25%. Kuat tekan rata-rata bata beton didapat 7.647 Kg/cm2, lebih kecil dari kuat tekan rata-rata minimal untuk tingkat mutu IV bata beton berlubang sebesar 17 Kg/cm2, dengan rata-rata deviasi standar 1,37, tidak memenuhi syarat tingkat mutu
Visual Question Answering using Transformer Architectures: Applying Transformer Models to Improve Performance in VQA Tasks
Authors:   USA, Singh Vedant
Published: December 2024

Visual Question Answering (VQA) programs are an area of subject and field in computer science that seeks to develop technologies that enable the
client to answer questions based on displayed images. Bert, Vision Transformers (ViTs), and multimodal transformers have aided the VQA systems
significantly in understanding the relations between vision and text data. In this paper, these architectures are considered in relation to the scalability,
dynamic attention mechanism, and multimodal pre-trained models of the prior CN-RNN hybrid models’ weaknesses. Feedback activities connected with
assistive technologies, healthcare, retail, self-driving vehicles, and creative industries indicate how VQA might be easily introduced and provide examples
of likely relative positive and negative societal impacts such as bias, privacy, and inclusion. VQA systems are slowly becoming paramount for improving
accessibility solutions, for instance, where a visually impaired person talks to the system to explain what a picture is about. However, VQA systems based on
current transformers have some issues, notably from the point of view of computational complexity and reasoning capability. This paper covers the current
state of research, issues, and the direction of further development, going further and noting that more attention should be paid to lightweight models,
datasets from multiple domains, as well as the integration of human-generated data with AI. Accordingly, the identified results show that VQA systems can
become one of the elements of context-aware, inquiry-based solutions for advanced applications in various fields.
AI-Enhanced Job Application Portal with Real-Time Evaluation and Skill Improvement
Authors: Gulshann Banu A  , Karthik A  , Nithyasri R  , Shalini S  , Sahana Shree C R
Published: December 2024

In the thriving job market, organizations needs an accurate,efficient and consistent candidate assessment to make sure that their applicant meet the necessary requirements. the traditional hiring processes rely on manual evaluation which is inconsistent and time-consuming which ultimately leads to the expansion of hiring cycles Along the side of candidates this hiring process lacks transparency and honesty and often fails to provide feedback leaving the applicant with uncertainty about their performance and unenlightened of the skills they need to enhance. In addition to that the unsucessful candidates will have confined access to the resources for their skill enhancement which can impact their future opportunities and personal development. To overcome these challenges, this proposed solution presents an AI chatbot integrated with the job application portal which will conduct time-constrained and domain-specific assessments providing an immediate feedback response and results for the eligibility for the application process. This portal is designed to evaluate a candidate with their skill proficiency precisely the AI-powered chatbot delivers a personalized experience by adapting the level of difficulty in real-time and suggesting suitable courses for the candidates who failed to pass the initial assessment .these candidates are offered with the choice to retake the test after 24 hours of time period ,this platform offers features of personalized dashboards where both the recruiters and the candidates can view the test results, progress, and insights. from these insights, the recruiters can gain detailed and analysis-based profiles allowing them to make their hiring decisions. the combination of AI-powered chatbot in integration with real-time feedback personalized dashboards, and course recommendations facilitates skill development and improves hiring efficiency which ensures only the efficient candidates are being recruited.