bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementation of Multifunction Accident Detection and Prevention Vehicle
Authors: Patil Ms. Sakshi
Published: February 2025

Driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of accidents worldwide. One of the most reliable methods of measuring
driver fatigue is to detect the driver’s drowsiness. Drowsiness and fatigue are two of the maximum not unusual causes of car
accidents. The intention of the project is to create prototype drowsiness detection system. This system works by means of
monitoring the driver’s eyes and sounding an alarm if he/she will becomes drowsy. The priority is to enhance motive force safety
without being intrusive. The driver’s eyes blink and yawn is detected in this project. If the driver’s eyes remain closed for an
extended period of time, he/she took into consideration drowsy, and an alarm is sounded
DAMPAK INVESTASI ENERGI TERBARUKAN TERHADAP EMISI KARBON DI NEGARA OECD
Authors: Sukmawati Mega Listiani , Hariyani Happy Febrina
Published: February 2025

Global warming causes various negative impacts such as decreased productivity, rising sea levels, and losses in the agricultural sector which ultimately have a negative impact on GDP. Many economic sectors rely on fossil fuels, increasing carbon dioxide emissions, which worsen global warming. In OECD countries, although the economy continues to grow, there are efforts to reduce emissions through energy efficiency and changes in economic structure. Renewable energy has emerged as an important solution to reduce carbon emissions and environmental damage, with renewable energy consumption proving to be more effective in driving economic growth than fossil fuels. This study aims to examine the impact of renewable energy investment on carbon emissions in OECD countries, with the main variables including renewable energy, GDP, electricity generation, and CO₂ emissions. This study uses a panel regression method consisting of 18 OECD countries for the period 2013-2021 with a Random Effect Model. The results of the study show that Renewable Energy Investment, GDP and Power Generation have an effect on CO2 Emissions in OECD countries. The implication is to create policies on CO2 emission reduction targets in OECD countries while maintaining economic growth and energy security.
TENDEROS DE TUNJA: ANÁLISIS DE LA GESTIÓN FINANCIERA PERSONAL
Authors: Molina Hurtado Yudy Alexandra , Ríos Matta Yeimy Juliana
Published: February 2025

Las tiendas de barrio son reconocidas en el ámbito nacional como un canal de distribución tradicional, el cual se encarga de comercializar productos de la canasta familiar a muy bajos precios y con la oportunidad de ofrecer crédito a sus clientes, el cual es conocido como el 'fiado'. La llegada de grandes superficies comerciales a la ciudad de Tunja, ha generado en este nicho del mercado nuevas dinámicas en el manejo de sus finanzas personales. El objetivo de la investigación es analizar la gestión de las finanzas personales de los tenderos de la ciudad de Tunja. La investigación se desarrolla desde el paradigma cuantitativo de tipo descriptivo correlacional, con una muestra aleatoria de 200 tenderos. Los resultados develan bajo nivel de educación financiera, falta de registro formal y planificación a largo plazo. Razón por la cual, es necesario fomentar la educación financiera entre los tenderos para mejorar sus finanzas personales y empresariales. Asimismo, promover el desarrollo de políticas gubernamentales que favorezcan la inclusión financiera y brinden apoyo a los tenderos para fortalecer la economía local
VARIABLES PARA LA MEDICIÓN DE LAS CAPACIDADES DE INNOVACIÓN TECNOLÓGICA EN UNA CADENA PRODUCTIVA EN COLOMBIA
Authors: Hernandez Restrepo Samuel , Manrique Henao Jorge Alonso , Giraldo Ramirez Diana Patricia , Quintero Ramirez Santiago
Published: February 2025

Este artículo de investigación aborda la relevancia de la medición de las capacidades de innovación tecnológica en las cadenas productivas de Colombia, enmarcado en un contexto donde la innovación es crucial para el crecimiento económico y la competitividad. A pesar de ser prioridad gubernamental y empresarial, existen obstáculos formales e informales que limitan la investigación y desarrollo para la innovación en el país. La medición precisa y personalizada de estas capacidades se vuelve esencial para superar las limitaciones, permitiendo identificar fortalezas, debilidades, oportunidades y amenazas en cada sector. Por lo tanto, este artículo presenta una aproximación de variables que permiten la medición de las actividades de investigación, desarrollo, difusión, intermediación, producción y mercadeo a partir de la revisión académica de variables para la medición de capacidades de innovación y de la evaluación de expertos de dichas variables, encontrando que las empresas de las cadenas productivas colombianas enfrentan vacíos importantes en cuanto a la medición y generación de innovación en sus procesos. Al contextualizar las métricas, se logra una evaluación informada que impulsa estrategias y políticas adaptadas, fortaleciendo así la competitividad y el desarrollo económico en un entorno globalizado y competitivo.
REVISIÓN BIBLIOMÉTRICA DEL FRACKING COMO FORMA DE EXTRACCIÓN DE PETRÓLEO
Authors: Guerrero Molina Maria Isabel , Correa Zapata Camila , Herrera Peña Valentina
Published: February 2025

El proceso de extracción de gas y petróleo de manera no convencional genera diferentes situaciones en el medio ambiente, por ello, el objetivo es desarrollar una revisión bibliométrica del fracking como práctica de extracción de petróleo; para la elaboración del presente artículo se utilizó el método cuantitativo, en el cual se implementaron herramientas bibliométricas para extraer registros tomados de las bases de datos de Scopus y analizar con RStudio, se tuvieron en cuenta cuatro variables: revistas, autores, universidades y países que hayan desenvuelto en el tema. Los hallazgos parciales exponen las afectaciones derivadas de la extracción de petróleo por medio del fracking, en relación a las ganancias obtenidas en el sector, teniendo en cuenta el marco de la crisis climática, puesto que, en medio de las investigaciones relacionadas al tema, tanto en el campo ambiental como económico, no se han presentado soluciones para promover la mitigación del cambio climático. Se presenta las tendencias de estudio del impacto del fracking y aspectos legales.
CARACTERIZACIÓN DE LA CRISIS DE DOMINACIÓN EN MÉXICO: PATRÓN EXPORTADOR MANUFACTURERO Y RESTAURACION AUTORITARIA
Authors: Martínez Álvarez Héctor Ignacio
Published: February 2025

El objetivo de este artículo es enmarcar el periodo del 2006 al 2018 en México, que contempla los gobiernos de Felipe Calderón Hinojosa y Enrique Peña Nieto, como la detonación de un nuevo ciclo histórico caracterizado por la crisis del sistema de dominación en el país, definido conceptualmente como la ruptura en las formas de acumulación y mando estatal dentro de la fase contemporánea de desarrollo del capitalismo mexicano. Para lo cual se parte de un método dialéctico que relaciona los elementos estructurales del desarrollo del capitalismo dependiente mexicano, particularmente a partir del análisis de la dinámica del patrón de reproducción del capital exportador-manufacturero, y los procesos coyunturales políticos y globales, detonados en el primero de los casos por una crisis política nacional, y en el segundo por la crisis económica mundial tras la debacle financiera del 2007-2008. A partir de las evidencias empíricas documentales que se usan solo para ilustrar los aspectos teórico-conceptuales, se presenta como resultado que, durante el periodo analizado, hay un agotamiento del patrón exportador manufacturero que requirió para su dinamismo otro ajuste en sus ejes bajo una restauración autoritaria del Estado mexicano.
AISTHESIS, CORPO E CUIDADO DE SI (SELF-CULTIVATION) NO JAPÃO
Authors: Matsue Regina Yoshie , Shoji Rafael
Published: February 2025

O artigo versa sobre conceito de self-cultivation baseado em uma aisthesis da tradição japonesa, mas que é permeado e dialoga com outras concepções. Tal conceito é inerente às variadas práticas artísticas, marciais e de cura no Japão, envolvendo um engajamento artístico e corporal a partir de uma tradição criativa que lhe é própria. Nesta perspectiva, corpo e mente/espírito são partes inseparáveis que atuam em uma unidade dinâmica. A prática disciplinada é uma forma de treinar o espírito através do corpo e atuam a partir do e no corpóreo, visando alcançar o abstrato. De tal modo que as fases do aprendizado, o caráter não transmissível do gesto, a atividade espontânea é fruto de um exercício metódico. Nesse sentido, ao introduzir o conceito de self-cultivation para o público brasileiro, é fundamental reconhecer a singularidade da perspectiva japonesa sobre o self, que se distingue marcadamente das concepções europeias, especialmente em sua natureza relacional e interdependente. Entretanto, medida que o mundo se torna cada vez mais interconectado, surge a possibilidade de um novo conceito de self-cultivation, marcado por uma combinação entre abordagens individuais e coletivas, em uma espécie de prática transcultural.
Mini-map Alignment Approach using Landmark Observation Information Intrinsic to the Feature-based Visual SLAM Pipeline
Authors: Pires Saraiva Felipe , Teodoro Laureano Gustavo , De Oliveira Thiago Henrique
Published: February 2025

This work proposes a map alignment approach based on a simple modification of the Iterative Closest Point algorithm to use point confidences based on metrics usually available in feature-based visual SLAM pipelines. In the context of a hierarchical map composed of mini-maps, aligning these mini-maps is an important task to allow metric information to be related between them. This research enumerates three possible SLAM metrics that could be used for representing landmark confidence, and investigate the potential of using these metrics to improve the ICP algorithm. The experiments show evidence that the usage of the confidence metrics might help to improve the convergence of ICP with only a small modification to the data association step.
Case Study of Deep Learning Methods for Depth Estimation in Indoor Ground Robotics
Authors: Leandro Vizzotto Fábio , D'Addio de Moura Marcos , Carbonezi de Souza Vinicius , Semprebom Bezerra Cides , Ribeiro Sales Guilherme , Corso Valentino , Eduardo Pita Mercês Almeida Luiz , Henrique Siqueira Abreu Douglas
Published: February 2025

Depth estimation is the computer vision task that assigns a distance between the camera and each pixel in an image. This paper focuses on monocular metric depth estimation in videos, which infers a distance in metric units using a single RGB camera. Considering its applications, robotics systems and environmental mapping arise as practical areas that can make extensive usage of these techniques. As a case study for indoor robotics, the ICL ground robot dataset obtained by video footage in graphic simulation was used for experiments. A comparison was made considering the results and requirements of data acquisition needed for different deep learning models, presenting self-supervised and supervised methods available in literature and being the first work to present a depth estimation benchmark for the chosen dataset.
Sheep Behavioral Analysis with Optical Flow
Authors: Neves da Silva Pedro Henrique , Gonçalves Mateus Rodrigo , Sant'Ana Diego André , Lucas Neves de Melo Sebastião , Pistori Hemerson
Published: February 2025

Determining behavioral deviations in sheep is challenging through visual observation alone, as sheep are generally stoic animals and may not easily show signs of pain or discomfort. This study aimed to evaluate and classify activity changes in sheep using optical flow algorithms as an alternative approach. Video recordings of 32 sheep housed in 8 pens were analyzed over 4 days, with each day consisting of 4 one-hour video segments. These segments were manually observed at 5-minute intervals to document the time spent laying, standing, and walking. Simultaneously, the same video segments were analyzed using optical flow algorithms to track movement patterns. The calculated optical flow measures, including mean, variance, skewness, and kurtosis, were then correlated with the observed behaviors. These measures demonstrated their potential as effective tools for monitoring behavioral activity changes in sheep, providing an objective method to track behavior and detect deviations that might indicate discomfort, stress, or health issues.
Colonialidade do poder e os processos contemporâneos de instabilidade no Haiti
Authors: Vale dos Santos Ingrid
Published: February 2025

Como a perspectiva teórica decolonial pode ser mobilizada para compreender os processos contemporâneos de instabilidade no Haiti? Essa pergunta-problema guia este trabalho que apresenta uma análise dos atuais processos de instabilidade no Haiti sob a ótica teórica da descolonização latino-americana. Os objetivos específicos delineados nesta pesquisa são (i) investigar as distinções entre os processos de independência e descolonização no Haiti, com especial destaque para as contribuições teóricas decoloniais; e (ii) identificar os desafios contemporâneos de instabilidade política e econômica no Haiti, sob a perspectiva da decolonialidade. Para alcançar tais metas, foram analisados indicadores de democracia, indicadores socioeconômicos e operações de pacificação, estruturados conforme um estudo de caso de caracterização. Os resultados obtidos a partir da pesquisa qualitativa e análise dos dados quantitativos indicam que o Haiti não acompanhou o processo de modernização, o qual resulta das transformações trazidas pela globalização e pelo desenvolvimento tecnológico e científico. Isso é evidenciado pela sua incapacidade produtiva e pela constante submissão internacional. Neste cenário, torna-se claro que o modelo de Estado atual é permeado pela herança da colonialidade, sendo incapaz de estabelecer e gerenciar uma instituição democrática que seja robusta, soberana e efetiva na promoção da independência.
Psicanálise, Literatura e Homoerotismo
Authors: Cobra Cássio Jardim Nogueira , Franco Gabriel Carvalho , Boaventura Camila Nogueira de Sá
Published: February 2025

Desde Freud a psicanálise mantém uma íntima relação com a literatura, não apenas como objeto de análise, mas como instância precursora e legitimadora deste campo científico. Nesse sentido, o presente artigo busca investigar e compreender algumas afinidades existentes entre a linguagem literária e psicanalítica, com enfoque no aspecto homoerótico e para isso realiza uma análise da obra Amiga Genial (2011), da escritora contemporânea Elena Ferrante. Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura de obras e autores fundamentais da psicanálise como Freud e Lacan, através de uma pesquisa qualitativa de análise documental. Como corolário, a obra de Ferrante permite dialogar com as teorias psicanalíticas e demonstrar as profundas concordâncias com a literatura acerca de temas como a condição humana, desejo, amor, angústia e sexualidade.
Euforia e disforia homoafetiva em “Morangos Mofados”, de Caio Fernando Abreu
Authors: Matos Edinaldo de , Flores Marcelo de Oliveira
Published: February 2025

Nesse estudo busca-se identificar os elementos eufóricos e disfóricos por intermédio dos acontecimentos advindos dos contos presente na obra: Morangos mofados de Caio Fernando Abreu. Nessa proposição, discorremos a respeito dos aspectos que incidem na dissimetria entre prazeres e desprazeres conjunto às relações dos personagens e narradores, cuja dialética da solidão resulta da percepção da voz que narra. Dessa forma, mediante uma análise semiótica de cunho bibliográfico e contígua aos estudos temáticos que, de certa forma, contempla o assunto em proposição. Dessa perspectiva analítica, diante dos fatos narrados, pode-se ponderar que a construção dos personagens, da referida coletânea, promove a dialética da vida entre nascer e morrer e, por efeito, no trânsito da vida o ser humano encontra-se atrelado aos dilemas do próprio ato de viver no seu contexto histórico, social e cultural.
Editorial
Authors: Silva Samuel Lima da
Published: February 2025

Editorial do v. 3, n. 1, jan./jun., 22023, da Revista LiteralMENTE.
AUTA DE SOUZA
Authors: Câmara Yls Rabelo
Published: February 2025

Auta de Souza, a poetisa potiguar mais conhecida fora de seu lugar de origem, segundo a crítica literária de seu tempo, surpreendentemente é desconhecida por grande parte do público leitor hodierno. Porém, mais surpreendente ainda é o fato de que, tendo escrito uma única obra em vida, sua produção post mortem, prolífica e atuante, desafie a compreensão e nos convide a (re)visitá-la. Neste artigo, tratamos de sua vida e de seu legado literário que extrapola para outras paragens. Para a realização deste estudo bibliográfico – uma pesquisa básica, de abordagem qualitativa e objetivo exploratório –, baseamo-nos em teóricas e teóricos basilares, tais como, a saber: Cascudo (1944), Duarte e Macêdo (2013), Farias (2013a; 2013b), Gomes (2000) e Muzart (1991), dentre outras e outros. Conclui-se que estudar Auta de Souza, com sua voz etérea que ecoa para além do Horto, é cada vez mais necessário nos tempos que correm – principalmente porque resgata o que de melhor nossa essência guarda das memórias inefáveis e indeléveis da infância e da juventude, dobrando-se com resiliência diante dos obstáculos e transcendendo-os, tal como o fez em vida e o faz no além-túmulo essa beletrista nordestina oitocentista imorredoura e que o Cânone Literário Brasileiro jamais conseguiu amordaçar.
DE “COITEIRA” A “CANGACEIRA”
Authors: Moura Francisco Henrique Oliveira , Câmara Yls Rabelo , Medeiros Karina Mandetta
Published: February 2025

O objetivo deste estudo é analisar como o cangaço desempenha um papel determinante no eixo narrativo em Dôra, Doralina, de Rachel de Queiroz, e como também o encontramos em Memorial de Maria Moura, da mesma autora. O cangaço, considerado banditismo social, ocorreu no Sertão nordestino brasileiro entre fins do século XIX e início do XX, tendo Lampião como figura máxima. Em Dôra, Doralina, os vestígios do cangaço são marcantes, principalmente em Belmiro, jagunço e fugitivo que, ao aparecer baleado e delirante na fazenda Soledade, passa a contar com o apoio de Maria das Dores, narradora, protagonista e herdeira de Soledade. Em Memorial de Maria Moura, a protagonista ingressa no cangaço para sobreviver a um universo patriarcal e conservador. Os eventos que a envolvem são determinantes para que ela, antes sinhazinha, torne-se liderança de um bando de jagunços.  Comparando as obras, é possível inferir que Moura teve sua inserção no cangaço devido às injustiças sociais marcantes no contexto feminino à época, nessa região, enquanto com Belmiro, é a falta de perspectivas o preponderante. Partindo da relação Literatura e sociedade, observamos como Rachel de Queiroz utiliza suas memórias do cangaço, condição social que fez parte de seu tempo e espaço, para ficcionalizar.
RACHEL DE QUEIROZ E MEMORIAL DE MARIA MOURA
Authors: Novais Caroline Batista Fantini de
Published: February 2025

Relato de experiência na literatura nordestina de autoria feminina.
DESEJO E GOZO NO CONTO “BEIJO NA FACE”
Authors: Felicíssimo Manuella
Published: February 2025

Este trabalho apresenta uma leitura do conto “Beijo na face”, de Conceição Evaristo, a partir das contribuições teóricas da psicanálise e da semiótica greimasiana. A análise da narrativa permitiu verificar que o embate entre desejo e gozo é o que estrutura o enredo, manifestando-se nos três níveis textuais; desde a estrutura de base, na qual se verifica a oposição entre as categorias movimento e estagnação, até os níveis narrativo e discursivo. O campo do desejo se mostra a partir de um sujeito desejante, em conjunção com o prazer e engendrado a partir de fantasias de completude e de onipotência; o campo do gozo, por outro lado, é revelado a partir da dinâmica do casamento desgastado, especialmente do ponto de vista do marido, que se recusa a aceitar a perda do objeto (esposa) e acaba por prender ambos a uma dinâmica mórbida, regida sobretudo pelo sadismo e que, como é típico do gozo, procura inviabilizar a possibilidade de o sujeito aceder ao desejo.
É PRECISO ULTRAPASSAR AS FRONTEIRAS DO NARCISISMO PARA AMAR
Authors: Alvares Joana , Adelina Giacomini Sandra
Published: February 2025

Este ensaio teórico discute o narcisismo e o comportamento violento de homens contra mulheres em relacionamentos afetivos, destacando contribuições da psicanálise. A pesquisa, alinhada aos estudos de gênero, analisa como construções sociais e culturais legitimam a violência masculina. A psicanálise oferece insights sobre como o narcisismo e a frustração influenciam o comportamento violento, especialmente em contextos onde a masculinidade hegemônica é valorizada. O ensaio explora a diferença entre amor objetal e narcisista, sugerindo que, na forma narcísica, o homem busca controlar e diminuir a mulher. Conclui-se que a compreensão psicanalítica, combinada com estudos de gênero, pode contribuir para intervenções eficazes contra a violência doméstica.
RESGATE DA “ESCRITA DE SI” NA OBRA DE ALINA PAIM
Authors: Maciel Luciana Novais , Gomes Carlos Magno
Published: February 2025

Este artigo traz à baila reflexões sobre a “escrita de si” como uma estratégia para ampliação dos estudos sobre a obra da escritora sergipana Alina Paim, a fim de resgatar seu papel de liderança na luta pelos direitos das mulheres, dando destaque para a formação de leitoras das protagonistas de seus primeiros romances. Como recorte, vamos abordar as estratégias do resgate historiográfico, propostas por Elódia Xavier, e as abordagens da “escrita de si”, propostas por Margareth Rago, destacando como as personagens leitoras de Estrada da liberdade (1944) e Sol do meio-dia (1961) desvelam pistas da tessitura de uma escrita engajada na luta por uma sociedade igualitária. Concluímos que análises como a que fazemos neste artigo servem como relicário para o trabalho de resgate que vem sendo realizado no que concerne à vida, legado literário e fortuna crítica de Alina Paim. Ela é mais uma das escritoras nordestinas ostracizadas pelo Cânone Literário Brasileiro e pela historiografia literária nacional que merecem ser mais conhecidas e melhor estudadas.
Information Technology Expertise and Environmental, Social, and Governance Activities
Authors: Walton Stephanie , Zhang Yiyang
Published: February 2025

SYNOPSIS

One impediment to environment, social, and governance (ESG) activities is the acquisition and promulgation of high-quality ESG information within a firm. One way to potentially advance the role of information technology (IT) surrounding ESG activities is through the IT expertise of executives and board of directors. Greater IT expertise could strategically improve information collection and quality within the firm, benefiting the ESG information environment by reducing information asymmetry and information processing costs. Through facilitating greater availability of ESG information, we expect and find that IT expertise is positively associated with ESG activities. We find that CEO IT expertise is positively associated with governance activities, whereas having a technology committee on the board is positively associated with environment, social, and governance activities. Our study provides a greater understanding of the benefits of IT expertise on ESG reporting.
Fundamentos do Protocolo do Estudo de Caso em Administração
Authors: Serralvo Francisco Antonio
Published: February 2025

O texto discute a importância dos protocolos de pesquisa em estudos de caso na administração, destacando que os estudos de caso são essenciais para entender fenômenos complexos em contextos reais, mas apresentam desafios como a generalização de resultados e o viés do pesquisador. Para mitigar esses problemas, é fundamental a elaboração de um protocolo bem estruturado, que funcione como um guia sistemático durante todas as etapas da pesquisa. O protocolo deve incluir objetivos claros, delineação do estudo, métodos de coleta e procedimentos de análise e validação dos dados. Ao assegurar rigor e transparência, o protocolo contribui para a credibilidade das descobertas e seu impacto na prática organizacional, promovendo maior consistência na pesquisa em administração. Assim, investir na construção de protocolos robustos é vital para pesquisadores que buscam realizar estudos de alta qualidade.
Training as an Effective Means of Cadets' Adaptation to Service Conditions
Authors: Ryadinskaya E. N. , Volobuev V. V.
Published: February 2025

Introduction. In modern conditions of political and economic-social imbalance the problem of increasing the level of professionalism of personnel of internal affairs bodies is becoming more and more acute. Formation of an employee's personality as a professional is carried out in the process of his adaptation in the framework of operational-service activity. Difficulties in professional adaptation are primarily characteristic of cadets and graduates of higher education institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Adaptation of cadets to the conditions of work and service in the Ministry of Internal Affairs is a dynamically complex and multidimensional process, including adaptation both to new forms of training and in a new social environment - professional group. Therefore, cadets, as no one else, need the correct organization of the process of their adaptation to their professional activity. The novelty of the study lies in the development and approbation of a training program aimed at optimizing the socio-psychological adaptation to training and service activities, as a result of which the cadet begins to independently build a perspective of his future, formulate personal and professional plans.Objective. To study the influence of the developed training program on cadets' adaptation to the conditions of training and service activity.Materials and methods. The study involved 30 freshmen cadets of Donetsk city, distributed in the experimental and control groups. The following methods were used for diagnostics of cadets: "Multilevel personal questionnaire Adaptability" by A. G. Maklakov and S. V. Chermyanin; "SUN" technique by V. A. Doskin, N. A. Lavrentieva, V. B. Sharay, M. P. Miroshnikov; T. Leary interpersonal relations diagnostic technique.Results. It is established that after the training program "I am a cadet", cadets show better adaptability in comparison with the cadets with whom the program was not conducted, which indicates that for the latter the period of training and service is quite difficult. The description of the training program and the analysis of the results of its influence on the level of adaptation of cadets are given.Discussion. Comparative analysis of the control and experimental groups showed that the training program "I am a cadet" helps to improve the level of cadets' adaptation to the conditions of service activity and training. They began to demonstrate better knowledge of themselves and others, their well-being, activity and mood improved. Also after application of special exercises the level of aggression and hostility decreased. The obtained data can be used by psychologists of service activity in counseling and correctional work with personnel.
The Development of an Extracurricular Activity Model Based on Religious Strengthening in Building MAN Batusangkar Students’ Characters
Authors: Yasmansyah Yasmansyah , Ahida Ridha , Sesmiarni Zulfani , Hanani Silfia
Published: February 2025

The decline in religious values and morals among students in Tanah Datar Regency indicates a significant moral crisis. Morals are an important foundation for obtaining blessed knowledge. The school and community need Immediate and strategic action to overcome this problem and create a generation that is not only academically intelligent but also noble and religiously observant. This research employed development research (Research and Development). The data source of this research was PAI (Islamic Religious Education) teachers at four MAN (Islamic Senior High Schools) in Tanah Datar Regency. The data collection techniques were observation, interview, questionnaire, and documentation. The data analysis techniques used were descriptive, qualitative, and quantitative. The results showed that the validity of the model of extracurricular activities based on religious strengthening in the character building of students obtained an average of 100% with a highly valid category. The results of the practicality test obtained an average of 91.7% in the very practical category. Thus, the model of extracurricular activities based on religious strengthening in character building is declared very effective
Genetic polymorphism of the NF-kB1 р105/р50 processing region in pulmonary tuberculosis
Authors: Meyer AV , Thorenko BA , Imekina DO , Dutchenko AP , Pyanzova TV , Karabchukov KB , Lavryashina MB
Published: February 2025

Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a socially significant disease and a global challenge faced by public health. The NF-kB signaling pathway is involved in differential expression of the genes involved in immune responses and regulation of inflammation in response to infection. The study aimed to assess associations of the NFKB1 allelic variants with TB based on the panel of SNPs (rs4648050, rs4648051, rs4648055, rs4648058, rs4648068, rs1609993) located within the NF-kB1 р105→р50 processing region. Total DNA was extracted from blood samples (phenol-chloroform extraction) of patients with TB (n = 93) and the population control group (n = 96) consisting of residents of the Kemerovo Region. Genotyping was performed by real-time PCR, and the results were processed using the resources of the Statictica, SNPStats, Arlequin software packages. Ethnic features (p < 0.05) of the Russian population of Siberia (population control group) were demonstrated based on the rs4648050 and rs4648051 allele frequencies. Differences (p < 0.05) of the genetic profile of the sample of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis throughout the entire SNP complex, except for rs1609993, were noted. We showed differences (p < 0.05) in the rs4648068 allelic frequencies between the population control sample and patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. The association with susceptibility to pulmonary tuberculosis was determined for genotypes АА*rs4648055 (OR = 2.51; p = 0.05) and GG*rs4648068 (OR = 2.16; p = 0.03). The findings are indirect evidence of modifying effects of the SNP located within the processing zone in the gene NFKB1 and its possible contribution to the NF-kB1 р105/р50 protein balance and immune response to mycobacterial infection.
Global Competition in the Context of the Development of Relations between the BRICS Countries (Using the Example of China and India)
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leng Xiaotian
Published: February 2025

The article analyzes the prerequisites and reasons for the emergence of competition between China and India on the world stage. The first part of the work examines the BRICS association, its advantages and disadvantages. The relations between China and India are studied from the standpoint of confrontation and unifying characteristics. An analysis of foreign trade of both countries, as well as the dynamics and structure of foreign direct investment is conducted. It is revealed that direct competition between the countries is due to their struggle for sales markets and capital in the Asia-Pacific and Indo-Asian regions. In the context of the development of the BRICS association, a conclusion is made that both countries perceive participation in it differently. It is revealed that closer integration and strengthening of partnership relations between the countries is possible only upon reaching one level of economic and technological development.
Development of a Web-Based School Budget Planning and Revenue Accounting Information System Using Agile Method
Authors: Delvia Novita , Nugroho Agus Cahyo , Koeswoyo G. Freddy
Published: February 2025

Kanisius Foundation Branch Surakarta operates in the education field and covers 38 schools. The school's budget planning and revenue was drawn up at the beginning of the new academic year and reported using the Microsoft Excel application. Some schools have different data formats and structures, which cause data management is not well integrated. Based on these issues, the purpose of this research is to help the Kanisius Foundation Branch Surakarta by developing a School Budget Planning and Revenue Accounting Information System (RKAS), including billing and payment of school fees. This research uses agile methods. The first phase is planning, starting with an overview of RKAS revenue flows, student bills and payment flows. Then compile a Chart of Accounts (COA), create use case and create activity diagrams to design the database design and the basic framework of the program. Then the system is implemented using Laravel, followed by software testing with black box testing. Then the system documentation and deployment. The last stage is maintenance which is performed periodically at a certain time. The School Budget Planning and Revenue Accounting Information System will help Kanisius Foundation Branch Surakarta in management data and make accurate decisions through well-integrated data.
CHARACTERIZATION OF CELLULOSE FIBER ISOLATION FROM KAPOK RANDU (Ceiba pentandra) ON NaOH CONCENTRATION AND DELIGNIFICATION PROCESS TIME
Authors: Robbani Syifa , Ichsan Onne Akbar Nur , Sa'adah Laila Mu'arifatus , Nanda Ririn Fatma , Arwani Muhammad
Published: February 2025

Kapok range is a natural fiber that has considerable potential in the form of cellulose and can be enhanced by its physical and mechanical value cellulose. This study aims to analyze the character of cellulose produced from kapok and isolation. The cellulose isolation method used a factorial complete randomized design, namely the first factor of NaOH concentration (4%, 6%, and 8%) and the second factor of extraction time (40, 50, and 60 minutes). The cellulose isolation process showed that the method did not significantly affect the yield of randu kapok cellulose. The highest yield and degree of whiteness resulted from the treatment of 4% NaOH concentration and 40 minutes of extraction time with a yield of 6.54 ± 0.82%. The following result showed that the treatment had a significant effect on the results of the degree of whiteness. The highest degree of whiteness resulted from the treatment of 8% NaOH concentration and 60 minute extraction time of 30 ± 0.7. The cellulose isolation results of kapok resulted in cellulose content of 90.15 ± 0.81%, hemicellulose content of 3.6 ± 0.52%, and lignin content of 0.91 ± 0.03%. The analyzed properties provide a strong basis for considering the potential use of such cellulose nanofibers in various industrial applications, such as the manufacture of sustainable composite materials or other valueadded products.
Evaluating Pre-Analytical Errors with Six Sigma and Pareto in A Clinical Laboratory in Lebanon
Authors: Al Akoum Hayat , Awad Khodor , Yassine Haytham , Hamdan Ali
Published: February 2025

The Pre-Analytical (Pre-A) phase represents up to 70% of total errors in the testing process. Six Sigma is a statistical approach used to detect and eliminate defects that impact the process. This study aimed to assess the performance of the Pre-A process according to the Six Sigma methodology at a clinical laboratory in South Lebanon. This observational study was performed over 5 months (January to May 2024). A total of 8,845 urine and stool samples, 59,497 blood samples, and 21,013 test requisition forms were screened for the most common possible Pre-A errors (hemolyzed sample, insufficient sample, missing information). Percentages of rejected samples were calculated using Microsoft Excel 2010. The Westgard online formula was used to compute Sigma as well as Six Sigma levels and defects per million opportunities for the total and each Pre-A error. A Pareto chart was also constructed based on the total number of errors and cumulative percentage. On blood sampling and test request forms, the overall rate of total critical Pre-A errors were 2.99% and 1.01%, respectively, with a Sigma level of 3.6. According to this graph, there were two most common Pre-A mistakes over the 5 months namely insufficient sample (1.18%, Sigma level: 3.8) and hemolyzed sample (0.76%, Sigma level: 4). In conclusion, the majority of the Six Sigma levels of Pre-A errors were within an acceptable range. Planned regulatory training and regular observation should be a part of the laboratory management strategy to reduce the rate of Pre-A errors and improve laboratory performance.
Formation of Academic Written Communication Skills in English for PhD Students at a Technical University
Authors:   National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Aleshinskaya E.
Published: February 2025

This paper addresses methodological challenges of develop­ing academic writing skills for postgraduate engineering stu­dents, which will be useful for writing emails and initiating and maintaining collaboration between scientists representing different countries and cultures. It demonstrates the possibility of developing an understanding of the principles of academic cor­respondence based on genre pedagogy, which pays attention to important discursive practices and procedures, disciplinary cul­tures, as well as a careful analysis of various models of academic writing for the purpose of their subsequent reproduction. The main research methods are experiment and survey among PhD students of a technical university. As a result of explicit instruc­tion, students made significant progress and considerably changed their attitude towards writing academic emails in Eng­lish even after a short period of training. Genre pedagogy is shown to be an effective way to improve students’ awareness of the features of formal correspondence in the scientific environ­ment.
TRIZ Technology as a Tool for Foreign Students’ Communicative Skills Development in EFL Classrooms
Authors:   Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Bozhik S.
Published: February 2025

The purpose of the article is to show the effectiveness of TRIZ technology as a tool for developing communication skills of foreign students in English classes. The article contains a de­scription of the experimental training of foreign students, which took place in the 2021/2022 academic year at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Experimental training was conducted using TRIZ technology, a developed algorithm for dis­cussion, including the following steps: (1) warming up, (2) anal­ysis, (3) reflection, (4) generation, (5) selection, (6) summary. The results of the experiment showed positive dynamics of develop­ment, both in creative thinking and communicative abilities of participants: the ability to work in a team, listen to the interlocutor, express ideas, and develop hypotheses of other team members. The positive results emphasize the effectiveness of TRIZ technology in English classes, and indicate further research of this technology in the development of communicative abilities and speaking skills.
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Home Reading
Authors:   MGIMO University, Kazakova Yu.
Published: February 2025

The article is concerned with teaching home reading to gene­ration Z students. The author suggests that the contradiction between digital students’ reading problems and the new Russian higher education requirement for students to acquire a wide range of personal and professional competencies, may be re­solved by adopting an interdisciplinary approach. This paper describes the design and implementation of an interdisciplinary model for teaching home reading, with particular focus on digital students’ values and preferences. The findings of an experiment conducted at MGIMO University prove that interdisciplinary pro­jects and tasks developed for home reading classes stimulate analytical thinking, optimise the learning process and motivate generation Z students to work harder, encouraging them to become high achievers. These results provide important insights into digital students’ learning abilities and enhance our under­standing of efficient methods of teaching home reading and other subjects.
Effective Ways of Developing Academic Writing Skills Based on News Video Materials
Authors:   MGIMO University, Moskalenko E.
Published: February 2025

Teachers are looking for new ways of teaching academic writ­ing skills to students. The article is aimed at describing the ben­efits and strategies of using news video-materials for developing academic writing skills. The method described is based on a well-grounded theoretical foundation. During the described demo-experiment 16 students of MPSU watched a news video-ma­terial, discussed it in class and then wrote an essay based on its topic. After that they went through a questionnaire that was aimed at measuring their interest in news video-materials, essay writing skills development, and the number of topics proposed to them. In the article the results of the questionnaire are analyzed. Students have shown an interest in the proposed method. So, it may be concluded that news video-materials can be deemed as an effective method of teaching academic writing to students and may be incorporated into the syllabi.
The Role of Drama Techniques in Freeing the Learned Language
Authors:   MGIMO University, Ter-Minasova D.
Published: February 2025

The final goal of learning a language is the ability to express oneself clearly and freely. A communicative approach with the focus on creative activities otherwise known as drama seems to meet the goal; yet, students are still limited by their texts. The work questions if creative tasks further the end of freeing the language, highlights what escapes teachers’ attention and suggests ways to improve the situation. Drama is looked at from two per­spectives: exploiting academic course book for dramatic purposes and applying a ‘let’s pretend’ approach in creative tasks. To achieve the aim, Konstantin Stanislavsky’s ‘me in the given circumstances’ and Michael Chekhov’s ‘improvisation’ and ‘the feel of the whole’ are introduced, which means learning both from the book and from action. The study reveals the positive effect of implementing these techniques in the language classroom and proves that stu­dents not only use the language but acquire it.
The Technology of Building Pre-Service Teachers’ Skills in Language Teaching Based on Microteaching
Authors:   Moscow Pedagogical State University, Zakharova E.
Published: February 2025

The purpose of the work is to study the effectiveness of using microteaching for the building pre-service teachers’ skills in lan­guage teaching. To use microteaching technique in the Russian higher education system, the original technology was adapted and integrated into a course “Approaches and methods of lan­guage teaching”. For the purpose of practical testing and evalu­ation of the effectiveness of this technology, a study was conducted in the format of a methodological experiment. The experiment was carried out for five years at the Institute of Foreign Languages of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia and involved 258 students. The results of the experiment showed that students who were trained using the technology based on micro­teaching demonstrated a higher level of language teaching skills’ and abilities’ mastery than students who were trained in a tradi­tional course of lectures on “Approaches and methods of language teaching”.
Use of Lithothamnium For Phosphorus Removal and Improvement of the Trophic Status of Water Bodies
Authors: Barboza Brenda dos Santos , Abreu Davi Chelles de , Tavares Gabriel Dias , Portella Aline Ramos , Silva Leonardo Duarte Batista da , Nascentes Alexandre Lioi
Published: February 2025

Objective: To evaluate the efficiency of Lithothamnium calcareum as an adsorbent for the removal of phosphorus from eutrophicated water bodies.
 
Theoretical Framework: Conventional wastewater treatment methods, such as activated sludge and biological filters, have low efficiency in removing nitrogen and phosphorus. This highlights the need for alternative strategies, such as the use of adsorbent materials, to mitigate the effects of eutrophication. Lithothamnium calcareum, also known as bioclastic granulate (BG), has been the subject of several studies indicating its potential for phosphorus removal and recovery.
 
Methodology: Phosphorus removal was evaluated using water from Lake Açu, with Lithothamnium calcareum (particles of 0.3 to 0.6 mm) as the adsorbent. In 13 experiments, efficiency was analyzed using the Response Surface Methodology (RSM), varying the amount of BG and contact time.
 
Results and Discussion: The study assessed phosphorus removal by Lithothamnium calcareum, achieving 48.8% efficiency with 60 g/L of BG in 180 minutes. Modeling predicted up to 55.14% removal with 68.3 g/L in 204 minutes. Concentration and time significantly influenced the results, demonstrating that conditions with higher amounts of BG and longer contact times led to greater efficiencies.
 
Research Implications: The results suggest that Lithothamnium calcareum offers a promising solution for the treatment of eutrophicated waters, contributing to the reduction of phosphorus in water bodies and the mitigation of eutrophication.
 
Originality/Value: The study demonstrates the applicability of a natural and sustainable material for phosphorus removal, providing innovative insights for the development of treatment technologies for eutrophicated waters, with potential for subsequent agricultural use of phosphorus-enriched BG.
Mitigating Online Risk Through Trust: A TPB Approach
Authors: Dudi Permana  , Hasbin  , C. Catur Widayati  , Hasliza Abdul Halim
Published: February 2025

In the growing digital economy, online shopping presents inherent risks, especially post-pandemic, making consumer trust a critical factor. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) offers a framework for understanding these dynamics and their impact on consumer behaviour. This study explores how trust mitigates perceived online shopping risks, influencing consumer purchase decisions and intentions. The study uses a quantitative approach, surveying 251 consumers who engaged in online shopping during the pandemic and employing TPB to assess trust's mediating role in reducing perceived risks. The study reveals that financial, product, and security risks negatively affect online purchase intention, while trust significantly mediates these effects, enhancing consumer confidence in digital platforms. E-commerce platforms should build trust by improving security, product quality, transparency, and customer service to reduce perceived risks and drive purchase intention. This study integrates multiple risk dimensions within the TPB framework and highlights trust as a pivotal mediator, particularly in the post-pandemic era.
Acne vulgaris and rosacea as a cosmetic and psychological problem
Authors: Sroka Grażyna
Published: February 2025

This study presents the results of a survey conducted among 47 students (18 girls and 29 boys aged 13–14) of primary schools from the Podkarpackie Voivodeship (Southern Poland). The aim of the study was to self-assess the knowledge of young people about the types of acne and ways of dealing with this problem. The survey results showed that for both girls and boys this is an embarrassing problem and therefore they try to cover up the skin lesions using methods known to them. Most respondents feel embarrassed when talking about skin problems. In relation to their own complexion problems, a significant number of respondents do not believe that they can please others and are afraid of other people judging their appearance. Girls are more sensitive to this type of problems. Most respondents are aware that acne can also affect adults, but do not know any further details about it.