bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
СТРАТЕГІЧНІ ОРІЄНТИРИ РОЗВИТКУ ЦИФРОВОЇ ЕКОНОМІКИ У ЄС
Authors: ІВАНЦОВ Сергій
Published: January 2025

Обґрунтовано важливість розвитку цифрової економіки для ЄС у контексті еволюції світового господарства та розгортанням цифрових трансформацій. Відзначено, що цифровий перехід ЄС розглядається як одне з найбільш важливих завдань, що буде сприяти і побудові нової економічної моделі, що вимагає від ЄС формування стратегічного курсу щодо розвитку цифрової економіки. Метою роботи є узагальнення стратегічних орієнтирів та визначення особливостей формування спільного курсу розвитку цифрової економіки у ЄС, що є основою для подальшого дослідження напрямів наднаціональної політики у цій сфері. Продемонстровано зв'язок основної стратегії зеленого курсу з цифровими трансформаціями економіки за різними напрямами. Охарактеризовано стратегічний план ЄС та політику Цифрового десятиліття. Окреслено європейський підхід розвитку цифрової економіки, заснований на специфічному наборі принципів, цінностей, соціальних орієнтирах, захисті прав та інтересів європейців. Охарактеризовано діяльність основних органів ЄС та законодавство у цифровій сфері. Відзначено, що для реалізації політики Цифрового десятиліття передбачено моніторинг цифрових трансформацій в ЄС і на рівні країн-членів щодо досягнення спільних цілей. Визначено, що курс ЄС на розвиток цифрової економіки впливає на зміст зовнішньої політики та роль у підтриманні світового порядку. Тому окреслено основні напрями зовнішніх відносин ЄС у цифровій сфері та форми міжнародного співробітництва, зокрема багатонаціональні проєкти. Для сприяння цифровим трансформаціям ЄС взаємодіє з різними міжнародними організаціями , розширює двосторонні відносини з низкою держав Заходу та азіатськими союзниками, підтримує Східне партнерство та взаємодію з країнами Глобального Півдня. ЄС взаємодіє із СОТ для створення умов розвитку міжнародної торгівлі в умовах цифровізації. ЄС активно співпрацює з ООН та Міжнародним союзом електрозв'язку для створення стандартів і правил використання цифрових технологій.
Descripción de dos protocolos de velocidades repetidas en futbolistas juveniles
Authors: Orjuela Sebastián , Almansa Santiago , Aranguren Santiago , Samudio Laura V , Soler-Cano Edison , Celis Jorge Mauricio
Published: January 2025

Introducción: la evaluación del rendimiento físico de futbolistas en edades jóvenes es de gran importancia en el desarrollo del jugador a largo plazo. Objetivo: describir el resultado de dos protocolos de repetición de sprints RSA, compuestos de diferentes distancias, repeticiones y tiempos de recuperación, en futbolistas juveniles, de nivel competitivo. Materiales y métodos: luego de evaluar una antropometría básica, 25 futbolistas realizaron la prueba RSA 10x20-20” y otros 25 futbolistas, la prueba RSA 7x35-25”; todos los jugadores, entre las edades 14,77 y 15,32 años y participantes del mismo nivel competitivo. Para el análisis de la información se realizó una figura de distribución de tiempos individuales, según el protocolo en el que participó; se calcularon los índices de fatiga y declive de rendimiento DR, así como una estadística descriptiva y múltiples correlaciones de Spearman para cada protocolo ,de manera independiente. Resultados y discusión: el RSA 10x20-20” tuvo una distribución de resultados más estable; también presentó más elevados el índice de fatiga, comparados con el 7x35-25”. Conclusiones: el tiempo total de trabajo y la variabilidad individual de cada futbolista fue más elevada en el protocolo 7x35-25” que el10x20-20”; sin embargo, el RSA 10x20-20” tuvo más elevado el índice de fatiga y el decline de rendimiento. El control de carga interna es necesario para dosificar adecuadamente la distancia, la repetición y la recuperación en el RSA, en futbolistas adolescentes
Tracing The Footsteps Of Religious Extremism: Understanding Social Impact And Alternative Solutions
Authors: Fuwa Muhamad Nur Faizi Putra , Dahrul Safitri  , Dedi Ardiansyah
Published: January 2025

Religious extremism has become one of the most serious challenges in contemporary society. When individuals or groups adopt radical and fanatical views of their religion, the consequences can have a negative impact on peace, tolerance, and social stability. In this article, the authors identify several factors that play a role in the rise of religious extremism. These factors include, but are not limited to, socio-economic inequality, lack of education, inter-religious tensions, political manipulation, and the influence of social media. Apart from that, this article also reviews how a wrong understanding of religion and narrow interpretation can lead to extremism. Understanding religion, accompanied by a dialogical approach regarding respect for differences in beliefs, will be emphasized as a way to overcome religious extremism. To find the root of the problem, further research is needed regarding the prevention efforts that have been carried out by the government, civil society, and religious organizations. The focus is on education, interfaith dialogue, and social development programs that seek to address the roots of problems and prevent radicalization. This article concludes by emphasizing the importance of collective awareness and global cooperation in confronting religious extremism. By addressing the root of the problem and trying to prevent the process of radicalization, society can achieve peace, harmony, and better interfaith understanding.
Religious Moderation In An Islamic Perspective: Literature Review And Recent Research Developments
Authors: Azis Saipul , Samad Duski
Published: January 2025

In recent years, religious moderation has become the focus of intense debate, as extremism and misperceptions of the religion emerge This article discusses recent developments in religious moderation with a focus on efforts to maintain a balance between religious values and the times.  This research combines approaches (quantitative and qualitative) in the form of bibliometric analysis and literature review. The results of the bibliometric analysis are dominated by FM Manshur and H Husni's research in promoting religious moderation through literature-based learning. Understanding religious moderation and developing a multicultural-based curriculum are the focus of research that gets a significant number of citations. The results of the literature review discuss the concepts and principles of religious moderation, as well as the role of religious moderation in everyday life. Religious moderation is needed at this time, with the existence of religious moderation can be a middle way to resolve conflicts and realise the mission of Islam rahmatan lil alamin. The role of religious leaders, education, and the role of social movements can build an inclusive and tolerant society. Recent reforms in religious moderation aim to maintain a balance between religious values and the demands of the times, by adopting Islamic principles with growing social problems. Thus, religious moderation is the key to building a harmonious and just society
Religious Tolerance In Indonesian Language Learning In MI: Exploration Of Diversity Values And Practical Implementation
Authors: Oktaviani Atiko Nur , Suharto Abdul Wachid Bambang
Published: January 2025

Indonesia, as a country rich in cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity, faces challenges in maintaining harmony and tolerance in its society. The importance of tolerance education from an early age, especially at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI), is a primary focus. Indonesian language learning at MI plays a strategic role in teaching students the values of diversity and religious tolerance. Recent data shows significant challenges in fostering tolerant attitudes, particularly among the younger generation. Learning Indonesian at MI aims not only to improve students' language skills but also to introduce them to the concepts of tolerance and respect for differences. Integrating values of diversity into the curriculum allows students to appreciate differences and understand diverse perspectives in society. Consequently, the young generation emerging from MI is more open, accepting, and capable of maintaining harmony amidst Indonesia's diversity. Thus, learning Indonesian at MI is not only a means of communication but also a stage for character formation rooted in the values of diversity, which are essential to the Indonesian national identity.
Dissenting Art- Political Cartoons of Anwar Ali (1922-2004)
Authors: Zahid Mamoona , Ashraf Muhammad
Published: January 2025

Anwar Ali began his career as a cartoonist with Dawn, a publication based in New Delhi. He joined Pakistan Times in Lahore as a staff cartoonist on February 4, 1947, and served until 1980. Anwar Ali’s cartoons carried strong political critique and social satire on both national and international issues of his time. Throughout his artistic career, he produced imagery highlighting the hypocritical attitude of the ruling class toward ordinary people of the newly-established Pakistan. Later, he created a pocket cartoon character Nanna, which served as a satirical portraiture of society.  This paper examines the role and impact of Anwar Ali’s cartoons, focusing on their political and social critique and their contribution to the discourse of his time.
Maternity Wear Preferences, Problems, and Expectations of Pregnant Women of Pakistan
Authors: Rashid Hina , Saeed Ayesha , Abiodullah Muhammad
Published: January 2025

Pregnant women tend to experience fast, non-linear anthropometric changes, especially in their chests, abdomen, and hips during the periods following gestation. Research has shown that physical changes get more prominent in the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy. However, the present Pakistani apparel market does not cater to the clothing needs of pregnant women who are compelled to choose plus-size garments to cater and camouflage their body changes. Interviews were conducted to understand and design the maternity garment requirements, problems, preferences, and expectations of Pakistani pregnant women. To obtain the desired in-depth information, open-ended questions were asked. The information collected was analyzed through qualitative analysis and themes were generated. The results reflected preference towards loose-fitted, breathable, and highly absorbent single layered garments which could cover their body silhouettes. The pregnant women disapproved highly embellished, fitted, and multilayered synthetic-based garments. However, they desired to wear stylish and innovative outfits, designed within the boundary of cultural and religious norms.
Student Entrepreneurship - The Way Forward for Textile Design Students in Pakistan
Authors: Usmani Atifa , Rizvi Syed Farjood Ailya , Mansoor Momina
Published: January 2025

This paper aims to highlight student entrepreneurship as an emerging phenomenon which stimulates economic growth by shaping young students into entrepreneurs. The need to realise important avenues and challenges associated with the practice of student entrepreneurship is explored as an explicit research question in this study. The paper specifically assesses the scope of student entrepreneurship in the discipline of textile design, stressing the need to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The government and its higher education policies urge entrepreneurship to be taught only as a theoretical subject in higher education institutes (HEIs). However, to enable students to make innovative uses of resources and to explore and pursue career or business opportunities as entrepreneurs is a requisite lacking in such programmes. Hence, the current study explores if the subject of ‘textile design’ can provide lucrative practice-based learning opportunities to students, who can become entrepreneurs by creating profitable business organizations during their student years. For this purpose, fresh graduates with a degree in textile design were selected as sample. The findings indicated that students are highly motivated to engage in business pursuits. Furthermore, the study also identified barriers hampering their entrepreneurial engagement. The changing dynamics of academia and industry relationships in this regard were also examined. Qualitative research design was used and data was collected via interviews and reflective practice method. Moreover, the existing entrepreneurship literature was reviewed to contextualize textile design education vis-à-vis its perceived and proposed roles for student entrepreneurship. The study concludes that the opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills during student years should be considered crucial in order to establish a community capable of functioning independently and successfully in a knowledge-based economy.
The Influence of Mix Freeze Group Strategy and Motivation Toward English Foreign Language Students’ Reading Comprehension Ability
Authors: Azis Musdizal , Suhaimi Suhaimi
Published: January 2025

This research was aimed at knowing the students’ reading comprehension ability who were taught through mix freeze group strategy and conventional teaching; the reading comprehension of high motivated students who were taught through mix freeze group strategy and conventional teaching; the reading comprehension of low motivated students who were taught through mix freeze group strategy and conventional teaching; the interaction between both model of teaching and motivation toward students’ reading comprehensioan ability. This reserch was a quasi-experimental research by factorial 2x2 design. The data were collected by using test and questionnaire.  Based on the research findings and data analysis, it can be concluded that: 1). Students’ reading comprehension ability who are taught through mix freeze groups strategy are better than those of conventional teaching. 2). High motivated students’ reading comprehension ability who are taught through mix freeze groups strategy are better than those of conventional teaching. 3). Low motivated students’ reading comprehension ability who are taught through mix freeze groups strategy are better than those of conventional teaching. 4) There is no interaction between mix freeze groups strategy and conventional teaching and motivation toward students’ reading comprehension ability. It means that mix freeze groups strategy and conventional teaching can be used without considering students’ pre-requisite motivation. The data shows that mix freeze groups strategy is more effective than conventional teaching. It could be concluded that students’ reading comprehension ability is not affected by motivation but mix freeze groups strategy.
Human evolution between Darwin and Blavatsky
Authors: Kaltseva Anna
Published: January 2025

The article reviews the common and different positions in Charles Darwin’s theories of human evolution and Helena Blavatsky’s on this fundamental issue. Both the common and overlapping elements in the statements of the two, as well as the differences, are emphasized. Until today sensational point of view on the development of man as a being and essence in his connections, influences and interactions with the surrounding world on Earth is presented. A hypothesis is formed about the evolutionary development of man as a support, as a foundation for the positive growth of human civilization.
Psychosomatics of children’s lying in preschool children
Authors: Dimitrova Lubomira
Published: January 2025

Children’s lying is often a defense mechanism of children. Adolescents are afraid of the authority of significant people around them – parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older brothers and sisters. These fearful experiences develop into a psychosomatic expression of the children’s experiences, emotions and feelings. They are unable to process this emotional burden and react with a somatic disorder. The children’s lie is an occasion to try to look into the world of the child in his growing up process from the 3rd to the 7th year. In this period of development, many new impressions, observations, sensations suddenly invade the child’s world intensively and from everywhere. With each new day, the child discovers more new things, some of which he learns from his parents, others – from his older brother and/or sister, third – from children’s movies, fourth – from fairy tales, fifth – from movies, sixth – from walks in the park, etc. When the child’s psyche is overwhelmed by so many new impressions, and when the child at the same time does not have the resources to deal with the arrangement of the newly received information from the surrounding world, confusion occurs; to mixing real with imaginary/fantasy; of what happened to me now with what happened to my comrade; of what happened to me now in this way with the way I wanted it to happen (as in the fairy tale or in the movie). The lack of ability to make such a difference between a reality and an imagined situation leads to qualifications as a “childish lie.” Usually, the adult closest to the child, who spends most of the time during the day with the adolescent, knows his mental world and could act as a “translator” of what the child really means. It is crucial to give the necessary time and attention, and for the child to be listened to, the parent should make for himself a distinction between fiction and a lie, and only then should a distinction be made between reality and a lie.
Empowering educators: The interplay of self-efficacy and professional identity during challenging times
Authors: Slutsky Lubov
Published: January 2025

With ever-increasing risks due to global disasters including the COVID-19, and continuous violent conflicts in various parts of the world, the education sector has had to embrace changes at a very high level of innovation. In actualization of these hardships, the constructs of teacher self-efficacy and professional identity have come up as some of the most important variables that can easily determine teachers’ capability to manage emergent situations. This article therefore explores the relationship between these two propositions more specifically concerning the consequences for teaching during crises. Teacher self-efficacy is the level of confidence that a teacher has in producing a favorable outcome for their students, while professional identity is the standards, perceptions, values, purposes, and history that shape the identity of a teacher. The article in question is devoted to the conceptions and significance of the mentioned notions and, while doing so, emphasizes on their co-dependency and synergy. Focus is placed on how crisis influences learning and the critical understanding of how teachers with high level of self-efficacy and professional work commitment demonstrate enhanced ability to manage changes and stress while embracing professional teaching responsibilities. Building on the idea of crisis teaching, this article also delves deeper into the relationships between self-efficacy, professional identity, and crisis teaching crucial for personal and professional growth through the factors that foster flexibility, perseverance, problem-solving strategies and entrepreneurship. Recommendations for increasing teacher self-efficacy and professional status are set out here, such as cultivating a conducive climate, fostering professional development and embracing mirroring and self-reflective practices. Furthermore, the article discusses ideas on the implementation of entrepreneurship education in teachers’ learning and professional experience and major opportunities, such as developing a mindset of growth, improving problem-solving, increasing the ability to cope with failures and changes, and learning leadership and innovation. Given the analysis of the coping patterns of self-efficacy and professional identity and their impact on the decision-making of teachers during crisis, this article offers useful information for strengthening the fulfilment of educators and the ways they can master adverse situations. This article provides a clear view and understanding of such important constructs and specifies the measures and ways to develop them and hence strengthening the education sector for adverse situations.
Understanding the educational philosophy of John Dewey
Authors: Abu-Frih Hanan
Published: January 2025

John Dewey published many articles and books on various evolutionary, psychological, and philosophical topics. His influence was evident in the fields of philosophy and educational thought, but the differences of opinion regarding the extent of his actual influence on educational practice, and he was even received throughout his life with very extreme views, ranging from admiration to ridicule and reprimands. Several concluding statements can be made regarding Dewey’s influence on educators during the first half of the twentieth century. First, Dewey was often used by his contemporaries to reconcile positivist social science with pragmatist philosophy. Second, although Dewey’s book Democracy and Education has been identified as the “Bible of the then-emerging educational reform,” there were many Dewey texts quoted, often without any reference to others. Third, Dewey’s philosophy was used to support purposive reform agendas. To social control and social adjustment and also to social reconstruction and social justice.
The role and importance of school nurses in Greek schools
Authors: Okoutsidou Maria
Published: January 2025

This study aims to present the philosophical-religious and political-social theses of Martin Luther, as well as the time-specific social construction in which his concepts were born. The research methodology is philosophical-historical, implying the following content of the text: Introduction; Erasmus of Rotterdam and Thomas More - they are perceived as harbingers of free thought in Europe, but at the same time, in principle, both Erasmus and More remained to a greater or lesser extent convinced Catholics. It is no accident that most of their works are studies of religious texts; The Reformation was a consequence of violent socio-economic and political transformations; Martin Luther; A conclusion outlining the influence of Luther's theses and how his teaching played an extremely important role in creating a paradigm in interfaith relations in the Middle Ages. The Reformation was not only the cause of the Western Schism (1374-1417), which modeled relations in Europe and the Christian world. It created a system of international relations, parts of whose profile leave imprints to this day.
The impact of immigrants on political-legal and legislative processes in Israel
Authors: Day Edmond
Published: January 2025

This article deals with illegal immigrants from Africa, specifically from Eritrea and Sudan to Israel between 2007 and 2018 (this is the focus group) and its influence on the immigration policy processes in Israel. The infiltration from Africa to Israel began in the mid-90s of the 20th century. It expanded considerably from 2007 until the end of 2012 when the project to build the border fence between Israel and Egypt was largely completed. Most of the infiltrators from Africa entered through the Israel-Egypt border, which was previously fenced or in parts that still needed to be fenced. However, the research may also involve refugees and migrant workers from those countries during this period as part of analyzing processes relevant to the research and the focus group. The data presented in this work and their analysis led to the general conclusion that the asylum seekers who infiltrate Israel from African countries are not refugees. The vast majority of the infiltrators arrive in Israel on their own, leaving their family members in their countries of origin. This fact is consistent with migration for work purposes, which is typical of the globalization process and does not indicate an attempt to save lives. Indeed, the factual data presented in the work show that Israel has become a destination for immigration from African countries. This immigration began in 1993 out of economic considerations and pressure from interested parties in the construction and agricultural sectors to obtain cheap labor to replace the Palestinian workers, whose entry into the country was prohibited for security reasons.
Measurements of Water-Equivalent Diameter (Dw) Based on Localizer Radiograph for Tube Voltage Variation
Authors: Vika Abidah  , Choirul Anam  , Heri Sutanto  , Sitti M Rif’ah  , Heryani Cholid
Published: January 2025

This study aims to investigate the step-wedge phantom for calibrating CT localizer radiograph for different tube voltages. The in-house step-wedge phantom has five steps with thicknesses of 6, 12, 18, 24, and 30 cm. The phantom was scanned using a 64-slice Siemens Definition AS CT scanner at tube voltages of 80, 100, 120, 140, and 160 kVp. The relationship between pixel values (PV) and water-equivalent thickness (tw) was obtained for different step thicknesses. This relationship was used to calibrate the CT localizer radiograph for measuring water-equivalent (Dw) and size-specific dose estimate (SSDE). The results of Dw and SSDE from the localizer radiograph were compared with those calculated from axial CT images. It is found that tube voltage (kVp) can affect the accuracy of Water-Equivalent Diameter (DW) measurements in localizer radiograph imaging. Lower tube voltages tend to increase image contrast but may also increase noise, while higher voltages can reduce contrast while producing images with better penetration and higher radiation doses.
Beyond The Traditional Boundaries: The Fourth Generation of Library and Information Services
Authors: Mr. Rajesh R. Bhosale  , Dr Namdev K. Rathod
Published: January 2025

The evolution of library and information services has seen significant transformations, with each generation responding to the changing needs of users and technological advancements. This paper explores the emergence of the fourth generation of library and information services, which goes beyond traditional boundaries by embracing digital technologies, open access, and user-centric models. It examines how libraries are redefining their roles in an increasingly interconnected world, focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data management systems to enhance user experience and service delivery. The study highlights the shift from physical to virtual spaces, the democratization of information, and the increasing emphasis on personalized and accessible services. By analyzing current trends and challenges, this paper provides insights into how libraries and information centers are adapting to serve the evolving needs of diverse user communities in the digital age.
Pengelompokkan Wilayah Banjir di Jawa Tengah untuk Mitigasi Banjir Menggunakan Pendekatan K-Medoids
Authors: Sanmas Safril Ahmadi , Nurmalita Rahma , Sulistiyani Dwi , Haris M. Al
Published: January 2025

Background: Flooding is a natural event that can occur at any time, often resulting in fatalities and significant material losses. Mapping flood zones in Central Java based on flood occurrences is crucial for optimizing disaster management. Clustering approaches are highly relevant and potential methods for tackling flood mitigation challenges in Central Java.
Objective: To map flood zoning in Central Java using the optimal K-Medoids method based on the Silhouette Coefficient.
Methods: This study uses the K-Medoids method for Clustering analysis because it is more resistant to outliers. Unlike K-Means, K-Medoids selects the medoid as the cluster center, making it more stable against extreme values. The data used was obtained from the Dinas PUSDATARU of Central Java Province regarding flood events in the region from October 1, 2022, to March 2023.
Results: The K-Medoids method with k=2 produced the highest Silhouette Coefficient of 0.83748, Clustering 34 districts/cities with low flood occurrences and 1 district/city with high flood occurrences. This model evaluation supports the planning of disaster mitigation policies that focus more on flood-prone areas.
Conclusion: There are two groups of districts/cities based on flood occurrence levels. The high Silhouette Coefficient value indicates a good cluster structure.
Implementasi Metode Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (SARIMA) untuk Memprediksi Curah Hujan di Kota Semarang
Authors: Ermawati Asti , Amrullah Ahmad , Huda Khoirul , Haris M. Al
Published: January 2025

Background: Rainfall is one of the important factors that has a significant impact on various aspects of life, especially in urban areas such as Semarang. Significant fluctuations in rainfall can cause flooding, which negatively impacts infrastructure, agriculture, health and well-being of the community. Therefore, accurate rainfall forecasting is essential to support informed decision-making.
Objective: The purpose of this study is to identify and build an optimal SARIMA model for rainfall forecasting in Semarang City.
Methods: This study used the Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (SARIMA) method to analyze the monthly rainfall data of Semarang City for the period 2017-2022, because it was able to handle seasonal patterns in the time series data. The best model is determined based on the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) value, while the accuracy of the prediction is measured using the Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) value.
Results: Based on the results of the analysis, the best SARIMA model was SARIMA (1,1,0) (0,1,0)12 because it produced the smallest AIC value (121.67) and MAPE of 41.59%. This model is used to predict rainfall from January 2023 to December 2025.
Conclusion: The SARIMA (1,1,0) (0,1,0)12 model is the best model for rainfall forecasting in Semarang City. The results of this study support previous studies that state that the SARIMA method is effective for rainfall data that have high fluctuations and extreme values.
Optimalisasi Peramalan Total Aset PT. BPD Kaltim Kaltara dengan Double Exponential Smoothing Brown
Authors: Ningsih Eva Lestari , Nurmayanti Wiwit Pura , Widyaningrum Erlyne Nadhilah , Pangruruk Thesya Atarezcha
Published: January 2025

Background: Total assets can provide a comprehensive picture of the wealth owned by a company or institution, with total assets also helping to assess the scale of operations, stability, and the company’s ability to meet its financial responsibilities. Study on the total assets held by PT. BPD Kaltim Kaltara is interesting to do because it has an important role in advancing economic growth in the East Kalimantan and North Kalimantan regions. Digital transformation can influence how assets grow and how capital is structured.
Objective: Predicting PT BPD Kaltim Kaltara’s total assets over the next three periods using the DES Brown method with the optimal constant.
Methods: Double Exponential Smoothing Brown (DES Brown) with constants α = β = 0.3; 0.6; 0.7; 0.8.
Results: The smallest MAPE value is obtained at the constant α = β = 0.3, indicating that the DES Brown method with this constant provides the most accurate forecasting results.
Conclusion: The forecasting results for the next three periods show a stable upward trend, namely September at Rp48,389,055.93, October at Rp48,480,301.62, and November at Rp48,571,547.30. Thus, the DES Brown method has proven effective in forecasting the total assets of PT. BPD Kaltim Kaltara and can be used to support the company's financial decision making.
Comparison of K-Means and Fuzzy C-Means for Optimizing Tuberculosis Management and Healthcare Service Allocation in Bojonegoro
Authors: Muiz Riko Al
Published: January 2025

Background: According to the 2022 publication by BPS (Statistics Bureau) of Bojonegoro Regency, there were 1,765 tuberculosis cases spread across all districts in Bojonegoro. This number is disproportionate to the availability of healthcare workers, which totaled only 1,261, comprising medical personnel, nurses, midwives, and pharmacists.
Objective: This study aims to cluster districts in Bojonegoro Regency based on tuberculosis cases and healthcare workforce data by comparing the K-Means and Fuzzy C-Means methods. The objective is to identify which districts require more attention and which are already in better condition.
Methods: The best clustering method was determined using the Sum of Squared Error (SSE) criterion. The data used in this study was sourced from the Statistics Bureau, containing information on tuberculosis cases and the number of healthcare workers in each district..
Results: The result shows that K-Means achieved a lower SSE (4704.031) compared to Fuzzy C-Means (4854.247), which divided the district into 4 clusters: low, medium, and high. By categorizing the districts into these clusters, the Bojonegoro government is expected to better target its interventions and resources. Moreover, the government can evaluate districts with high tuberculosis cases to implement specific strategies.
Conclusion: This study concludes that K-Means with 4 clusters is the most effective method for this type of clustering.
Clustering Study Of Hospitals In Bojonegoro Based On Health Workers With K-Means And K-Medoids Methods
Authors: Safitri Elsa Maulida
Published: January 2025

Background: Hospitals are institutions that provide inpatient care for the sick. In Bojonegoro, hospital services are considered adequate. However, a shortage of nurses often requires patients' families to assist with care.
Objective: This research aims to compare clustering methods to find the best method that can be applied to cluster hospitals based on the type of health workers.
Methods: This study uses two clustering methods, namely K-Means and K-Medoids Clustering, which are compared to determine the best method. The data source used is secondary data, which consists of the number of medical staff for each medical position, obtained from the Satu Data Bojonegoro website in 2020.
Results: The K-means method proved to be the best for grouping healthcare workforce data. Its average within-cluster distance value is -6.763, the closest to zero. The K-means method resulted in 4 clusters. These include cluster_0 (3 hospitals), cluster_1 (1 hospital), cluster_2 (1 hospital), and cluster_3 (5 hospitals).
Conclusion: The clustering results show that K-Means with 4 clusters is the best method, with Cluster_0 and Cluster_3 having below-average health workers, and Cluster_1 and Cluster_2 having above-average health workers, with Cluster_2 having the highest and Cluster_3 the lowest number of health workers in Bojonegoro.
Connecting the dots
Authors: Maharjan Babita , Sunar Pushpa Kumari , Dahal Niroj , Pant Binod Prasad , Manandhar Netra Kumar
Published: January 2025

Reflective practice enables teachers to examine their personal and professional actions and learn from their lived experiences. The study explores teachers’ conceptualizations of reflective practice, its applications, challenges, and opportunities for being and becoming professionals. The overarching research question guides this article—how do teachers’ reflective practices contribute to their development of self-efficacy, emancipation, and empowerment? Grounded on the lenses of transformative learning theory, this study narrates the experiences of three teachers (two females and one male) from different schools and colleges in Kathmandu, Nepal. We have subscribed to the narrative inquiry as a research method to explore and understand teachers’ reflective practices that contribute to their self-efficacy, emancipation, and empowerment development. Data was collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using themes aligned to self-efficacy, emancipation, and empowerment. The findings reflect that reflective practice fosters professional development by helping teachers find and address their weaknesses, thereby improving their professional practices. For boosting teachers' self-efficacy, emancipation, and empowerment, the study concluded that reflective practice significantly enhances teachers’ professional development by enabling them to analyze and address their weaknesses.
Peran G20 dalam Pemulihan Ekonomi Global Pasca Covid-19
Authors:   niversitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta, Rahmadan Yanuar
Published: January 2025

Covid-19 pandemic has caused countries to experience economic downturn, especially countries that are categorized as vulnerable and fragile. The G20, as one of the intergovernmental forums, was encouraged by the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to take part in the economic recovery effort. The Debt Service Suspension Initiative program (DSSI) is taken, aimed at countries that are categorized as vulnerable and fragile. DSSI is aimed to provide debt relief to ease financial burden from the countries during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research uses a qualitative research method, exploring the issue through literature review. Angola, Pakistan and Somalia as the three countries that received the largest debt suspension based on World Bank data are used as the sample. The international regime theory is also used to analyze the role of G20 in providing debt service suspension. The result from the study is that the debt service suspension has positively impact Angola and Somalia. G20, as an international regime has also followed the principles it recognizes since its establishment and has set of rules and procedures related to the debt suspension initiative through the G20 Action Plan. In addition, G20 also acknowledges the existence of global macroeconomic interdependence, hence G20 established DSSI for countries in the vulnerable and fragile categories.
Evaluation of Competency Achievement Levels of Lecturers at State Christian Religious Universities
Authors: Siahaya Agusthina , Tuhuteru Ajuan , Panggabean Erika Christine , Ambarita Jenri
Published: January 2025

This study aims to evaluate lecturer competencies at State Christian Religious Universities (PTKKN) in Indonesia, focusing on pedagogic, personality, social, and professional dimensions. Lecturers from seven state Christian higher education institutions (HEI)—Ambon, Manado, Tarutung, Toraja, Palangkaraya, Kupang, and Sentani—were sampled, with 21 lecturers selected from each institution for a total of 147 participants. Mix-method research was employed, incorporating a questionnaire based on Perdirjen Number 2626 of 2023 for the quantitative analysis, which involved descriptive statistics to summarize the data. Qualitative data were gathered through online in-depth interviews with five lecturers from each institution, selected based on survey responses to ensure data saturation. Thematic analysis and data triangulation were used to provide a richer understanding of the quantitative findings. The study revealed that most lecturers are at Levels 1 and 2, demonstrating a basic understanding and application of pedagogical competencies but needing further development in evaluation, reflection, collaboration, and mentoring. Lecturers at Level 3 showed proficiency in evaluation and improvement, while Levels 4 and 5 exhibited advanced collaboration and expert mentoring skills. Challenges identified include additional workload and administrative responsibilities at lower levels and difficulties in engaging less experienced colleagues at higher levels. This study recommends enhancing development programs to improve foundational knowledge at Levels 1 and 2, reinforcing collaboration and mentoring at Levels 3 and 4, and addressing workload issues to support professional growth. Continuous professional development is crucial for improving educational quality and advancing lecturer competencies at Christian HEI
Integrating Education and Entrepreneurship: Strategic Business Development at Pesantren in the Era of Digital Disruption
Authors: Yahya Siti Nurhasanah , Nugraha Mulyawan Safwandy , Hajar Elvira Sitna , Aisha Neila , Pradana Satria Adi
Published: January 2025

This study aims to conduct an in-depth analysis of business development strategies carried out in various business units in the Pesantren Nurul Iman Parung Bogor in the era of digital disruption. This study uses qualitative descriptive research methods, with data collection methods through observation, interviews, and document collection related to the focus of the research. Data analysis includes data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The business development strategy of Pesantren Nurul Iman Parung Bogor follows four key steps aligned with their entrepreneurial practices. First, focus on business idea development by recycling waste to create new opportunities and generate revenue. Second, expand business scale by increasing machine capacity, workforce, and investment capital, as shown by the establishment of 26 business units. Third, expand business scope by opening new locations and developing different types of businesses, such as the Active Carbon and Nurul Iman Animation ventures. Lastly, they pursue expansion through partnerships, collaborating with PT. Asj Indonesia and the Ministry of Industry to create new business units. These strategies form the foundation of their business growth, emphasizing capacity building and diversification to ensure economic sustainability. This research highlights the potential of pesantren-based business models in encouraging economic sustainability by integrating entrepreneurial practices into pesantren operations. This research is also a reference to promote the development of policies supporting entrepreneurship education integration in faith-based educational institutions. This Pesantren is a concrete example of how collaboration between academic institutions, the industrial sector, and the government can create an educational ecosystem oriented toward economic sustainability.
Strengthening Religious Moderation through the Merdeka Curriculum: The Role of Islamic Religious Education Teachers at Public Senior High School
Authors: Haris Abdul , Mardani Dede Aji , Kusnandar Endang , Mas'ad Muhammad Aunurrochim
Published: January 2025

Religious moderation as a perspective can be a solution for opening up to each other, accepting differences, and maintaining harmony between religious communities. Strengthening moderation should also be introduced to students from an early age so that they are not easily influenced by radical religious thoughts. Through education and implementation of the values of religious moderation, it is hoped that religious conflict and extremism can be reduced and strengthening tolerance between religious communities. This effort is also reflected in changes to the education curriculum which integrates the values of religious moderation to create a peaceful and inclusive learning environment. Therefore, researchers want to see the role of Islamic Religious Education Teachers in Implementing Religious Moderation in the Context of the Merdeka curriculum at SMAN 1 Tasikmalaya City. This research aims to: 1) To determine the implementation of religious moderation in the Merdeka curriculum at SMAN 1 Tasikmalaya City. 2) To find out the role of PAI teachers in implementing and improving religious moderation in the Merdeka curriculum at SMAN 1 Tasikmalaya City. 3) To find out what are the supporting and inhibiting factors for PAI teachers in increasing religious moderation in the Merdeka curriculum at SMAN 1 Tasikmalaya City. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative research with data collection techniques using observation, interviews and documentation methods. The analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research results show that: 1) the role of teachers is not only as teaching staff, but also as demonstrators, class managers, motivators and evaluators. 2) forms of religious moderation activities in the Merdeka curriculum at SMAN 1 Tasikmalaya City, namely: a) holding extracurricular activities and competitions as a form of preventing violence b) carrying out social services and religious studies, and holding competitions to foster an attitude of tolerance c) carrying out activities in the month Ramadan, birthdays, birthdays, commemorating teachers' day, implementing the 3S culture as a form of accommodating local culture. 3) Supporting factors in increasing religious moderation in the Merdeka curriculum at SMAN 1 Kota Tasikmalaya. There is support from the school principal, that the principal really supports all religious policies at SMAN 1 Kota Tasikmalaya as long as they do not conflict with the teachings of their respective religions and of course also do not conflict. with the educational goals and vision and mission of the school. 4) obstacles in instilling the values of religious moderation at SMAN 1 Tasikmalaya City, namely: a) students have different characters, b) lack of upbringing in the family c) bringing bad habits from home.
Religious Moderation and Deradicalization in Indonesian Higher Education: A Case Study of ITB and IPB
Authors: Fahrudin Ali , Nasrulloh Nasrulloh , Suhadak Faridatus , Haris Abdul , Kholqi A.M. Sa’dul
Published: January 2025

This study aims to determine the internalization of religious moderation among Muslim students at ITB and IPB and its implications for the deradicalization movement in Indonesia. There are four main pillars that indicate national commitment: tolerance, non-violence, and respect for local traditions and culture. Two important factors motivated the writing of this article: first, the suspicion that radicalism occurs among students, and second, the belief that most radicalism occurs on non-religious campuses due to a lack of understanding of Islamic religious sources. Are these assumptions true? Therefore, this research was conducted on the campuses of ITB and IPB, which are well-known non-religious campuses in Indonesia. This research employed a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach, collecting data through in-depth interviews. The study concluded that the internalization of moderation at IPB and ITB is very good, drawing insights from various sources including the campus environment, social media, several studies, and the broader community. Students at both campuses generally exhibit a moderate attitude, although some students' understanding of moderation is not yet fully developed. For example, when asked to choose a president, 45% of students chose a Muslim candidate, while 40% based their choice on justice and skills rather than religion. Based on the moderate attitudes of students at both universities, the behavior of religious radicalism is unlikely to occur or even exist. Thus, students on both campuses are considered to have implemented the four main pillars of religious moderation.
Numerical modelling of the effect of microstructure on thermal conductivity of highly anisotropic silicon nitride at elevated temperatures
Authors: Cheng Tianbao , Wu Danyan , Jiang Shuai , Wu Derong
Published: January 2025

Silicon Nitrides (Si3N4) are potential candidates for the structural components and wear parts in engines. However, the thermal conductivity of Si3N4 ceramics is variable. Understanding on the control mechanisms of thermal conduction is important to fabricate Si3N4 ceramics with desired thermal conductivity. Experiments were usually used to study the thermal conductivity of ceramics. However, they usually give a combined result and are not conducive to figure out the contribution of each factor. In the present work, a microscopic model, which is two-dimensional and doesn’t describe an isotropic case but a fibre-like configuration, is proposed to quantitatively characterize the effects of microstructures on the thermal conductivity of Si3N4 ceramics at elevated temperatures numerically. Microstructures are controlled conveniently by combining Voronoi diagram and grain boundary scaling. The heat transfer analysis is conducted using finite element method. The influences of temperature, grain boundary phase thickness and constituent, grain size, and grain size distribution on the thermal conductivity of Si3N4 ceramics are investigated. The control mechanism of thermal conductivity is discussed in view of microstructures.