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The Effect of Alkyl Termination on the Optical and Electronic Properties of Silicon Nanoparticles
Authors: Madden Eimear , Zwijnenburg Martijn
Published: January 2025

In this study, we use a combination of (time-dependent) density functional theory and many-body perturbation theory methods to study the impact of alkyl termination on the optical and electronic properties of silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs), as well as the effect of increasing particle size. A comparative study of hydrogen and methyl-terminated SiNPs reveals that replacing hydrogen atoms with methyl groups results in a reduction of the fundamental gap, optical gap, and exciton binding energy. The effect of replacing hydrogen by methyl diminishes with increasing size of the silicon core of the particles, which can be attributed to the decreasing surface-to-volume ratio. Larger hydrogen-terminated SiNPs, therefore, serve as increasingly accurate models for alkyl-terminated SiNPs. The size of the lowest energy excited-state, exciton, increases when replacing (more of the) hydrogen atoms with methyl groups for a given silicon core size, suggesting that the exciton delocalises onto the methyl groups. Analysis of the relevant natural transition orbitals confirms that both the excited electron and hole components of the exciton partially delocalise on to the methyl groups, with increased delocalisation in the case of the excited electron. The reduced fundamental and optical gaps and exciton binding energy in methyl-terminated SiNPs, and probably by extension alkyl terminated SiNPS in general, are likely due to the electron-donating nature of methyl groups combined with exciton delocalisation.
Scale matters: simulation of nanoscopic dendrite initiation in the lithium solid electrolyte interphase using a machine learning potential
Authors: Tawfik Sherif Abdulkader , La Linh , Nguyen Tri , Tran Truyen , Gupta Sunil , Venkatesh Svetha
Published: January 2025

Although lithium solid state electrolytes promise to mitigate the chemical instabilities of liquid electrolytes in today's mainstream rechargeable batteries, solid state electrolytes still suffer from dendrite formation which leads to battery degradation and short circuiting. Dendrite initiation and propagation in specific solid state electrolyte materials has been explained, at a microscopic scale, as emerging from the lithium-filling of pores within the solid state electrolytes via microcracks. At the atomistic scale, the thermodynamic instability of many solid state electrolyte materials can explain their susceptibility to crystal decomposition upon contact with the lithium anode. However, for a more complete picture of the dendrite formation mechanisms, an understanding of the dendrite initiation mechanism at the intermediate nanoscopic scale is required. This work applies a machine learning potential (DIEP) for simulating six different solid state electrolyte-lithium interfaces at 300 K and 1000 K, with model sizes ranging from 24k to 36k atoms, for durations exceeding 20 ps. Our simulations show that the lithium dendrite initiation process can have an underpinning nanoscopic mechanism, in which the crystal decomposition by direct lithium interaction leads to the clustering of lithium. The simulations also suggest a possible mechanism for the creation of voids within the solid-electrolyte interphase, which have been observed in the Li$|$Li$_6$PS$_5$Cl$|$Li interface.
On the Role of α-Alumina in the Origin of Life: Surface Driven Assembly of Amino Acids
Authors: Wang Ruiyu , Remsing Richard C. , Klein Michael L. , Borguet Eric , Carnevale Vincenzo
Published: January 2025

We investigate the hypothesis that mineral/water interfaces played a crucial catalytic role in peptide formation by promoting the self-assembly of amino acids. Using force-field-based molecular dynamics simulations, we demonstrate that the $\alpha$-alumina (0001) surface exhibits an affinity of 4 kBT for individual glycine or GG dipeptide molecules, due to hydrogen bonds formed at both the C- and N-termini. In simulations with multiple glycine molecules, surface-bound glycine enhances further adsorption, leading to the formation of long chains connected by hydrogen bonds between the carboxyl and amine groups of glycine molecules. The probability of forming long amino acid chains is examined using metadynamics enhanced sampling and a modified Flory theory. We find that the likelihood of observing chains longer than 10 glycine units increases by at least 5 orders of magnitude at the surface compared to the bulk. This surface-driven assembly is primarily due to local high density and alignment with the alumina surface pattern, resulting in a competition between enthalpy and entropy effects on adsorption. The formation of these chains necessitates the removal of coordinated water molecules. Importantly, our findings reveal that when dipeptides are present, only the N-terminus forms hydrogen bonds with the surface, suggesting that the surface may disfavor the backward hydrolysis of newly formed peptides. Together, these results propose a model for how mineral surfaces can induce configuration-specific assembly of amino acids, thereby promoting condensation reactions.
Nanoplastic-induced Disruption of DPPC and Palmitic Acid Monolayers: Implications for Membrane Integrity
Authors: Proma Shamma Jabeen , Biswas Biswajit , Noor Mohamed Yaseen , Allen Heather C.
Published: January 2025

Nanoplastics are generated from the fragmentation of microplastics under various environmental conditions in the atmosphere. These tiny pollutants are widespread and can enter the human body through the air we breathe and the food and water we consume. Understanding how nanoplastics interact with different membrane lipids is paramount to discerning the kind of threat they pose in terms of lung alveolar destabilization, impaired cell communication, cell wall disruption, diminished nutrient delivery, and neurotoxicity. In this research, we examined the interaction of polystyrene nanoplastics with palmitic acid and phosphatidylcholine at the air-aqueous interface to identify individual lipid response. Employing a comprehensive experimental approach that includes infrared-reflection absorption spectroscopy (IRRAS), Langmuir isotherms and Brewster angle microscopy (BAM), we investigated chemical and physical changes of lipid monolayer systems with nanoplastics dispersed within the water solution phase. Increasing concentration of the polystyrene nanoplastics in the solution phase led to enhanced interfacial activity; the nanoplastics were observed to incorporate into the monolayer driven by lipid adsorption/complexation to the nanoplastics. The findings in this research aid in understanding the physical mechanisms through which nanoplastics may alter and impact biophysical interfaces.
Unveiling a Critical Exothermic Reaction in the Thermal Runaway of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Authors: Lin Yangfan , Chen Jiahao , Liu Yuqi , Liu Lei , Zhang Han , Wang Li , He Xiangming , Wang Jianhui
Published: January 2025

Battery safety has emerged as a critical issue in the large-scale deployment of Li-ion batteries. While the focus on thermal runaway typically centers on the exothermic reactions associated with the decomposition and interactions of electrode materials and electrolytes, the role of current collectors has been largely overlooked. This study demonstrates that the commonly considered stable aluminum (Al) current collector undergoes severe exothermic reactions with all lithiated cathode materials or air at temperatures exceeding 600 °C, due to the destruction of Al surface passivation film by fluorides. The heat released per unit mass of Al (-22 ~ -33 kJ/g) is nearly double that of the electrolyte (-12 ~ -16 kJ/g). Considering that the weight of Al current collector in batteries accounts for approximately half that of the electrolyte, the heat generated from Al oxidation during thermal runaway is comparable to that from electrolyte combustion. Furthermore, the fluoride-promoted high-energy Al reactions, resembling those observed in Al-based rocket propellants, are resistant to suppression by conventional flame retardants. This finding reveals a prevalent but previously overlooked high-energy reaction mechanism associated with Al current collectors, offering new insights into thermal runaway of uncharged batteries and presenting potential strategies for enhancing safety.
Rapid Acquisition of 103Rh Solid-State NMR Spectra by 31P Detection and Sideband Selective Methods
Authors: Atterberry Benjamin , Paluch Piotr , Lamkins Andrew , Huang Wenyu , Rossini Aaron
Published: January 2025

103Rh solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is potentially a powerful method for investigating the molecular and electronic structure of rhodium compounds. However, 103Rh is a difficult nucleus to study by NMR spectroscopy because of its small gyromagnetic ratio, broad chemical shift range, and long spin-lattice relaxation times (T1). While there are many prior reports demonstrating acquisition of 103Rh solution NMR spectra, there are few reports establishing a facile method with high sensitivity for acquiring 103Rh solid-state NMR spectra. Here, we utilize the large 31P-103Rh J-couplings (80-200 Hz) to efficiently acquire 31P-detected high-resolution 103Rh SSNMR spectra. We use sideband selective SSNMR techniques originally developed for wideline 195Pt SSNMR experiments. Notably, using these methods, we were able to acquire MAS 103Rh SSNMR spectra in experiment times on the order of 30 minutes to a few hours and from only a few mg of materials. The sideband selective experiments offer significant time savings as compared to existing direct detection methods, which require days of acquisition to obtain a directly detected MAS spectrum, or only yield low-resolution static powder patterns. Numerical fits of the spectra provide chemical shift tensor parameters, with the experimental spectra agreeing well with the DFT-calculated spectra.
Exploring Photophysical Properties and Sensitivity to Dioxygen in Anisolyl-Picolinate Antenna Conjugated to Azamacrocycles
Authors: Bridou Lucile , Collobert Loeza , Malikidogo Kyangwi , Kiraev Salauat , Hojorat Maher , Hamon Nadège , Bui Anh-Thy , Riobé François , Banyasz Akos , Beyler Maryline , Tripier Raphael , Sénèque Olivier , Maury Olivier
Published: January 2025

An anisolyl-picolinate antenna grafted onto different macrocyclic ligands such as tacn, pyclen or cyclen renders the resulting terbium (III) complexes highly sensitive towards oxygen in aqueous solutions, enabling the design of ratiometric or lifetime-based molecular sensors. The underlying sensitization mechanism was investigated on analogous Gd(III) complexes and the oxygen sensitivity was studied using transient absorption spectroscopy. The antenna-based triplet lifetime increased up to 900-fold upon degassing, underscoring the role of the ligand excited states in designing highly sensitive oxygen probes.
Electrode-Omics Reveals Epochs in Silicon Anode Evolution Underpinning Electro-Chemo-Mechanical Resilience
Authors: Ko Youngmin , Musgrove Amanda , Kim Dong-Min , Cha Hyungyeon , Klivansky Liana , Dopilka Andrew , Trask Stephen , Fonseca Rodrigues Marco-Tulio , Kostecki Robert , Veith Gabriel , Helms Brett
Published: January 2025

Here, we advance electrode-omics to identify evolutionary bursts by which ethereal mixed-salt locally superconcentrated electrolytes (LSCE) containing lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI) and LiClO4 mitigate silicon anode degradation through its epochs of electrochemical and chemical reactions.
Innovative approaches to improving the quality of feed base of farm animal to ensure competitiveness of animal products
Authors: Kapysheva U.N. , Bakhtiyarova Sh.K. , Makashev Y.K. , Bolatbek  , Junussova A.B. , Kalekeshov A.M. , Makashev Y.Y. , B.А. Mukhitdin
Published: January 2025

One of the most promising areas in Kazakhstan at present is the production of feed additives based on plant materials with mineral components. This article describes the use of a feed additive made from green plant materials obtained by growing the traditional cereal crop Hordeum vulgare (barley) from the family Poaceae, and the non-traditional fodder crop Rumex confertus (sorrel) from the family Polygonaceae, with the addition of locally produced montmorillonite and additional ingredients – calcium phosphate, potassium iodide and urea, which are necessary for metabolic processes in a growing organism and improve the nutritional qualities of milk and meat. The effect of a combination of plant components with the addition of mineral additives on the biochemical parameters of young sheep is shown. A significant (2-3 times) increase in concentration of protein, glucose, cellular enzymes alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase and urea was noted, which may indicate a high calorie content of the additive and the absence of factors contributing to pathological deviations in the development of animals.
Acclimation to drought stress improves root physiology and cell mitotic index, leave pigments and water status in Oryza sativa L.
Authors: Rosely N.F.S. , Saimi N.N. , Midin M.R. , Karim M.F.
Published: January 2025

Drought is a prominent abiotic stressor that critically impairs rice productivity by disrupting fundamental physiological processes and diminishing yield potential. This study investigates the effects of continuous and alternating drought stress on cell mitotic index and physiological responses in selected traditional and domestically grown rice varieties. Drought stress was imposed for approximately 9 days, a condition visibly marked by the rolling of leaves. In the alternating drought treatment, plants were exposed to identical drought conditions but were rehydrated to normal water levels on the 10th day, with this cycle of drought and rehydration repeated twice. Continuous drought stress led to a significant reduction in root cell mitotic activity, with a decrease ranging from 23.6% to 67% compared to control conditions. Additionally, drought stress adversely impacted leaf physiology, evidenced by reductions in total chlorophyll content, Fv/Fm ratios, and relative leaf water status. In contrast, the severity of these physiological disruptions was less pronounced in plants subjected to alternating drought stress. In addition, while acclimated plants exhibited elevated levels of root electrolyte leakage (REL) and malondialdehyde (MDA) compared to controls, these levels were substantially lower than those observed under continuous drought stress. These findings suggest that while drought negatively affects most physiological parameters, its impact can be mitigated through intermittent watering and the use of drought-tolerant rice varieties.
Comparative analysis of inheritable and modified variations induced by gamma irradiation in the first and second generation of cotton varieties Ganja-160, Ganja-182 and Ganja-183
Authors: Jafarov E.S. , Tagiyev A.A. , Zeynalova I.Ch. , Velijanova M.Z. , Jafarov A.E.
Published: January 2025

The main goal of the conducted research was to obtain cotton genotypes resistant to extreme environmental factors and various diseases, based on the fact that high doses of γ-irradiation is a mutagenic factor. At the initial stage, before sowing, 1100 samples of plants whose seeds were treated with γ-rays in different doses were cultivated (in four parallel versions), the characteristics of the growing plants were studied, and the plants with changed signs were identified. At the end of the growing season, the raw cotton of 850 plants was collected by individual sampling and the transformed and untransformed plants in M1 were separated, their seeds were collected individually, stored and used for sowing as a family in the next planting (in M2). Changes in vegetation duration, main stem height, number of sympodial branches and number of bolls per bush of both M1 and M2 lineages were evaluated as the main criteria for determining the effectiveness of the mutation. In addition, the main economic characteristics and quality indicators such as the productivity of a bush, fiber yield, and fiber length, mass of raw cotton per boll were determined. It became clear that radiation can create certain changes in the first generation of all three varieties, some of which can be preserved in the second generation. In order to clarify whether the changes observed in the I and II generations are genetic (mutagenic) or just modification changes, the listed parameters are also planned to be studied in the next generations of plants.
Karakteristik Sifat Amilografi Tepung Kentang (Solanum tuberosum L.) Varietas Atlantik Dan Hasil Modifikasi Heat Moisture Treatment Yang Ditanam Di Dataran Medium
Authors: Ajijah Melia Siti , Utama Raden Duhita Diantiparamudita
Published: January 2025

Potatoes grow optimally in highlands areas at an altitude of more than 1000 meters above sea level (masl) with an ideal temperature of 18°C. However, continuously for potato cultivation in highlands can have negative impacts such as deforestation, erosion, landslides and floods. Therefore, the development of medium plain potatoes (300-700 masl) is increasing. This research aims to identify the amylographic characteristics of Atlantic potato flour from the high plain and atlantic potato flour from medium plain and the effect of modified by Heat Moisture Treatment . This study used an experimental method with t-test analysis. The results showed significant differences between the flour from highlands and medium plains with parameters of amylose content, amylopectin content and gel strength levels. Based on the gel strength value, highland potato flour is more stable than medium plain flour. In HMT modified flour and natural flour from medium plains and highlands there are significant differences in amylose content,  amylopectin content and whiteness. Based on the gel strength value, HMT modified flour shows better stability compared to natural flour from medium plains.
Pengaruh Waktu Penyangraian Bawang Tiwai Terhadap, Sifat fisik, Detak Jantung dan Tekanan Darah Responden
Authors: Hardianti Siti , Sinaga Umi Teresia , Rohmah Miftakhur , Rachmawati Maulida , Saragih Bernatal
Published: January 2025

Tiwai onion (Eleutherine americana Merr) is a medicinal plants used as an alternative treatment which is processed into herbal drinks. This study aims to determine the effect of roasting time on physical characteristics, heart rate and blood pressure in respondents. This study was arranged using a randomized block design (RBD) with 4 treatments, namely 0 minute roasting time, 5 minute, 10 minute, and 15 minute  with 3 replications. Data analysis of variance and BNT follow-up test (5% level). The results showed that the roasting time of tiwai onions on physical properties had a real influence on the insoluble components,  namely the treatment of 0 minutes and 15 minutes of roasting time. In terms of sensory properties, it has a significant effect on hedonic and hedonic quality of aroma, color, and taste with a description of the aroma of tiwai onions, blackish brown color and the taste of tiwai onions. On the blood pressure and heart rate of  respondents after drinking the roasted tiwai drink, it significa
Variasi Kadar Ekstrak Buah Kelengkeng (Dimacarpus longan) dan Lama Fermentasi Terhadap Karakteristik Fruit Wine
Authors: Anjelina Febrina , Rahmiati Retnani , Sigit Bambang
Published: January 2025

Wine merupakan minuman hasil fermentasi yang dibuat dari sari buah anggur, tetapi  dapat dibuat dengan buah lainnya yang mengandung gula contohnya buah kelengkeng. Buah kelengkeng merupakan buah yang memiliki rasa yang manis, akan tetapi buah kelengkeng memiliki umur simpan yang pendek karena memiliki kadar air yang tinggi, sehingga buah kelengkeng diolah menjadi produk minuman seperti fruit wine. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui interaksi antara lama fermentasi dan kadar ekstrak buah pada proses pembuatan fruit wine agar menghasilkan fruit wine yang berkualitas baik dan disukai oleh masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang disusun secara faktorial dengan 3 level pada setiap faktornya. Faktor pertama variasi ekstrak buah kelengkeng dengan level 50, 75, 100% dan faktor kedua lama fermentasi dengan level 8, 11, 14 hari. Masing-masing perlakuan diulang 3 kali. Analisis kimia yang diujikan adalah total padatan terlarut, pH, total asam, gula reduksi dan kadar alkohol serta uji organoleptik yang meliputi warna, rasa dan aroma alkohol. Uji yang digunakan untuk menentukan perlakuan terbaik menggunakan uji efektifitas. Hasil uji ansira menunjukkan terdapat interaksi antar perlakuan pada kosentrasi ekstrak buah kelengkeng dengan lama fermentasi pada hasil uji kimia total padatan terlarut, total asam, gula reduksi dan kadar alkohol, sedangkan pada pH tidak terdapat interaksi. Perlakuan kosentrasi ekstrak buah kelengkeng 75% dan lama fermentasi 14 hari merupakan perlakuan terbaik dengan Nilai Hasil (NH) 0,846 dengan kriteria variabel penelitian total padatan terlarut 8°brix, pH 5,057, total asam 0,59 g/100ml, gula reduksi 1,89%, kadar alkohol 20.667%, warna 5 (agak suka), rasa 5 (agak suka), dan aroma 5 (agak suka).
Peri-urbanidad a dos caras en El Cairo: “sprawl” desértico, informal agrícola
Authors: Saura-Vallverdú Aleix , Crosas Carles
Published: January 2025

Situada entre el desierto y el valle del Nilo, la zona periurbana de la megalópolis de El Cairo es un caso único de urbanización compleja por la mezcla entre lo planificado y lo informal. A medida que nos alejamos del centro, la ciudad formal se diluye, dando paso a barrios informales compactos que se extienden sobre la misma red de canales y campos que antes había sostenido una ruralidad ahora en retroceso: los canales se transforman en calles, los campos en volúmenes multiformes. Por todas partes, las autopistas atraviesan este exuberante paisaje, y lo contraponen a un tipo de urbanización más global, con complejos urbanos desarticulados y segregados que se expanden sobre el desierto: una mezcla de urbanizaciones de baja densidad, espacios de ocio y equipamientos de todo tipo. El artículo ahonda en el contraste ecosocial y urbano entre estos dos paisajes tan opuestos, como si fueren las dos caras de una misma cinta de casete. La "cara A" representa el crecimiento orgánico de asentamientos informales compactos y comunitarios que invaden los suelos fértiles agrícolas. En cambio, la "cara B" muestra conjuntos urbanos multiformales planificados como pretendidas ciudades en el desierto, actualmente exclusivos sectores monofuncionales servidos por las grandes infraestructuras rodadas. Esta dualidad extrema, entre Nilo y Sáhara, fragua una dicotomía peri-urbana única, que emerge como una megalópolis sin límites.
IÑAKI BERGERA (ed.) - Francisco Cabrero. El viaje a Italia
Authors: De Coca Leicher José
Published: January 2025

IÑAKI BERGERA (ed.)Francisco Cabrero. El viaje a ItaliaEdiciones Asimétricas, Madrid, 2023, 108 pp. Tapa dura. 25 €Idioma: Español ISBN: 978-84-19050-77-9
KJELL NILLSSON, STEPHAN PAULEIT, SIMON BELL, CARMEN AALBERS Y THOMAS SICK NIELSEN (eds.) - Peri-urban futures. Scenarios and models for land use change in Europe
Authors: De la Cal Pablo
Published: January 2025

KJELL NILLSSON, STEPHAN PAULEIT, SIMON BELL, CARMEN AALBERS, THOMAS SICK NIELSEN (eds.) Peri-urban futures: Scenarios and models for land use change in Europe Springer, Berlín-Heidelberg, 2013, 453 pp. Tapa dura, 117,69 €Idioma: inglésISBN: 978-3-642-30528-3DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-30529-0
PHILIPP ENGEL (ed.) - Suburbia. La construcción del sueño americano
Authors: Monclús Javier
Published: January 2025

PHILIPP ENGEL (ed.)Suburbia. La construcción del sueño americano CCCB, Barcelona, 2024, 206 páginas. Tapa blanda. 20 €Idioma: español/inglésISBN: 978-84-19091-89-5
PATRIZIA DI MONTE, YANNIS EFTHYMIOU, VERENA LENNA, VILY MYLONA, ALESSANDRA QUARTA, ANTONIO VERCELLONE, GIANNIS ZGERAS - Tools for the Generative Commons. Practices, processes and design
Authors: Kapstein Paula
Published: January 2025

PATRIZIA DI MONTE, YANNIS EFTHYMIOU, VERENA LENNA, VILY MYLONA, ALESSANDRA QUARTA, ANTONIO VERCELLONE, GIANNIS ZGERASTools for the Generative Commons. Practices, processes and designGenerative Commons House, Saint Gilles, Bélgica, 2022, 321 pp. Tapa blandaIdioma: InglésISBN: 978-2-9602994-0-3
Paisajes periurbanos
Authors: Bambó Raimundo , Díez Medina Carmen , Monclús Javier
Published: January 2025

Si bien las periferias se han configurado como resultado de la interacción entre el hombre y la naturaleza, actualmente, y como consecuencia de los nuevos procesos de crecimiento de las ciudades, los espacios naturales y las tramas agrícolas en torno a ellas se conforman como un palimpsesto, un collage de espacios a menudo fragmentados, dispersos, vacíos o residuales con usos mixtos. Estos son los llamados paisajes periurbanos analizados por algunos geógrafos urbanos, que no son simples esce­narios visuales, sino la manifestación de procesos que configuran el territorio y los sistemas territoriales. El número 23 de ZARCH aborda la exploración y comprensión de los paisajes periurbanos, centrando la atención en sus valores eco-culturales. También se aborda la importancia de aquellos paisajes que, debido a su configuración natural, agraria o resultante de otras actividades humanas, podrían desempeñar un papel crucial en los procesos de regeneración urbana y paisajística. Esta aproximación integradora pretende reconocer la complejidad de estos espacios y reconoce su potencial, no solo para conservar elementos valiosos del pasado, sino también para contribuir activamente al desarrollo futuro de los paisajes urbanizados.
Sobre suburbanización y periurbanización. Conversación con Oriol Nel·lo
Authors: Monclús Javier , Bambó Raimundo
Published: January 2025

Oriol Nel·lo es un destacado geógrafo y experto en estudios urbanos y ordenación del territorio, cuya trayectoria ha dejado una marca significativa en estas áreas. Formado en la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, donde obtuvo su Doctorado en Geografía, y en la prestigiosa Johns Hopkins University, donde completó una Maestría en Asuntos Internacionales, Nel·lo ha desarrollado una prolífica carrera académica y política. En la conversación mantenida con Nel·lo, se aborda la cuestión de la suburbanización y la periurbanización desde una perspectiva comparativa e histórica. Se recogen reflexiones sobre la dispersión urbana, la especificidad del contexto español y los retos de la gobernanza metropolitana. Nel·lo analiza las dinámicas urbanas influenciadas por la globalización y modelos estadounidenses, destacando la importancia del planeamiento territorial multiescalar para equilibrar sostenibilidad, cohesión social y justicia espacial. También se examinan fenómenos como la segregación residencial y la gentrificación verde. Finalmente, se discuten estrategias como el fortalecimiento de redes urbanas y la integración de políticas paisajísticas para mitigar los impactos negativos de la dispersión urbana.
Ciudad y no ciudad. La dimensión 'ecotonal' de los paisajes periurbanos
Authors: Protasoni Sara
Published: January 2025

En este artículo se reflexiona sobre el concepto de paisaje peri-urbano, poniendo el acento en su dimensión ‘ecotonal’, como límite entre unidades espaciales/medioambientales de diferente entidad. Un borde o frontera que se amplía para incluir sistemas de relación múltiples, mutables y multiescalares en los que intervienen elementos espaciales, ecológicos, culturales y sociales. Esta reinterpretación del concepto de ‘periurbano’ se explica en relación a la nueva relevancia de la aproximación ecológica y a la profunda transformación de la idea de naturaleza que está teniendo lugar en la reflexión arquitectónica y en el debate público a nivel internacional. La ‘ciudad archipiélago’ y la ‘ciudad porosa’ se proponen como dos de las imágenes más relevantes que impulsan la transición hacia nuevos enfoques en el diseño de parque, bosques y campos urbanos, donde nuevas formas de espacio público/colectivo están siendo actualmente exploradas a través de la reinterpretación de las nociones de ocio, aprendizaje y desconcierto.
Utilising affordable smartphones and open-source time-lapse photography for pollinator image collection and annotation
Authors: Ștefan Valentin , Workman Aspen , Cobain Jared C. , Rakosy Demetra , Knight Tiffany M.
Published: January 2025

Monitoring plant-pollinator interactions is crucial for understanding the factors influencing these relationships across space and time. Traditional methods in pollination ecology are resource-intensive, while time-lapse photography offers potential for non-destructive and automated complementary techniques. However, accurate identification of pollinators at finer taxonomic levels (i.e., genus or species) requires high enough image quality. This study assessed the feasibility of using a smartphone setup to capture time-lapse images of arthropods visiting flowers and evaluated whether these images offered sufficient resolution for arthropod identification by taxonomists. Smartphones were positioned above target flowers from various plant species in urban green areas around Leipzig and Halle, Germany. We present proportions of arthropod identifications (instances) at different taxonomic levels (order, family, genus, species) based on visible features in the images as interpreted by taxonomists. We document whether limitations stem from the automated setup (e.g., fixed positioning preventing capture of distinguishing features despite high image resolution) or from low image quality. Recommendations are provided to address these challenges. Our results indicate that 89.81% of all Hymenoptera instances were identified to family level, 84.56% of pollinator family instances to genus level, and only 25.35% to species level. We were less able to identify Dipterans to finer taxonomic levels, with nearly 50% of instances not identifiable to family level, and only 26.18% and 15.19% identified to genus and species levels. This was due to their small size and the more challenging features needed for identification (e.g., in the wing veins). Advancing smartphone technology, along with their accessibility, affordability, and user-friendliness, offers a promising option for coarse-level pollinator monitoring.
CRYPTOCURRENCY DAN STABILITAS SISTEM KEUANGAN: TINJAUAN LITERATUR DAMPAK, PELUANG, DAN TANTANGAN REGULASI
Authors: Abdurohim Abdurohim , Irfan Mohamad
Published: January 2025

Cryptocurrency has become a transformative element in modern financial systems, presenting significant opportunities and risks to systemic stability. Its rapid adoption, driven by blockchain technology, demonstrates potential for enhancing transparency and efficiency. However, challenges such as price volatility, regulatory gaps, and cybersecurity threats persist as critical concerns. This study addresses the dual role of cryptocurrency in fostering innovation while posing risks to global financial stability. Employing a systematic literature review, it analyzes academic articles from leading databases, including Scopus and Web of Science, focusing on recent studies (2018–2023) examining the security, regulation, and ethical dimensions of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Findings highlight cryptocurrency’s potential to improve financial inclusion and operational efficiency but underscore significant risks due to price instability and inadequate regulatory frameworks. Blockchain technology offers improved security and accountability; however, effective integration requires adaptive regulations and international cooperation. This study contributes by synthesizing insights into cryptocurrency’s systemic implications, bridging gaps in understanding the intersection of technology, regulation, and stability. It provides actionable recommendations for policymakers, financial institutions, and academics to develop balanced regulatory frameworks that support innovation while safeguarding consumer interests and financial stability. Holistic regulatory approaches, strengthened cybersecurity, and cross-sector collaboration are imperative for responsible cryptocurrency integration into global financial ecosystems.
Oral Tradition: The Role of Folklore in Preserving the Cultural Identity of Kumun Debai Subdistrict
Authors: Precillia Monita
Published: January 2025

The Research on Preserving Cultural Heritage through Oral Tradition is of utmost importance, as the research represents an effort to maintain the cultural identity of the Kumun Debai District in the City of Sungai Penuh. The focus of the research is the role of folklore in preserving the oral tradition in the Kumun Debai District, through an in-depth understanding of proverbs, folktales, traditional songs, and other oral practices. The research aims to document, analyze, and comprehend the role of folklore in preserving the cultural heritage through oral tradition in the Kumun Debai District. This will help maintain the local cultural identity, prevent the loss of oral traditions, and ensure the preservation of local cultural values, which will be passed on to future generations. The study employs the theory of folklore in the context of preserving cultural heritage through oral tradition. The theory focuses on the in-depth understanding of proverbs, folktales, traditional songs, and other oral practices as an integral part of the cultural identity of a community. The use of the "Gerald C. Miller" theory emphasizes the importance of understanding and preserving oral traditions as an inseparable part of a community's cultural identity. Through this approach, the primary objective of the research is to explore the meaning, values, and functions of the oral heritage within the context of the community's life, and how this heritage can be safeguarded to remain relevant in the modern era.
Representation of Women in Paintings From The Private Collection of OHD Museum, Magelang
Authors: Novandana Muhamad Rio
Published: January 2025

Penulisan ini didasari atas ketertarikan penulis terhadap karya seni yang terpajang di Museum OHD Magelang. Dari sekian banyaknya lukisan, penggambaran mengenai perempuan sangat terlihat jelas perbedaan penggambarannya. Sudut pandang pelukis memang menjadi salah satu tumpuan dari bagaimana karya lukis tersebut akhirnya dibuat. Perbedaan tersebut dapat terlihat sebagai bagaimana objektifikasi perempuan dilihat dalam sudut pandang pelukis, yang tentunya keduanya saling bertolak belakang, karena adanya interpretasi yang berbeda tersebut penulis tertarik untuk menuangkannya, menggabungkan sudut pandang pelukis dan penikmat seni. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu kualitatif deskriptif dengan teori studi kasus. Hasilnya, dari enam lukisan yang diambil tiga merepresentasikan permepuan sebagai objek keindahan. Penggambarannya menyajikan keanggunan, keteduhan, kecantikan wanita yang bisa dinikmati keindahannya dalam goresan kuas yang lembut, dengan warna yang cenderung pucat. Semenntara di sisi lain penggambaran perempuan sebagai objek erotisme terlihat dari bagaimana lukisan dibuat dengan menampilkan tubuh wanita secara vulgar, tidak memakai baju, dan menunjukan area yang terbilang sensitif, penggambarannya sebagai perempuan sebagai objek seksual, gairah dan nafsu. Dari adanya pembahasan tersebut disimpulkan bagaimana pandangan laki-laki saat melihat wanita sebagai dua objek yang berbeda, wanita sebagai unsur keteduhan dan keindahan, disisi lain wanita sebagai objek seksualitas dan nafsu.
A Study on the Colors of Traditional Blongket Weaving Fabric at Griya Kain Tuan Kentang, Palembang City
Authors: Febiola Natasya Anggia , Yuliarma Yuliarma
Published: January 2025

Each woven product from various regions has its own uniqueness, because it comes from a different source of ideas. One example is Blongket weaving, which has unique characteristics. The most prominent feature in this study is the type of color and color combination in the Blongket woven fabric which is processed with a limar technique that makes a variety of colors. Until now, the uniqueness of the type of color and the combination of colors with the process of being smeared has not been widely known by the public in general. This study aims to study the types of colors and color combinations in Blongket weaving in Griya Kain Tuan Kentang. This research method uses a qualitative research method that requires informants, with data collection techniques namely interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of this study found 1) The types of colors in model 1 fabric were found in 5 colors including purple, white, green, gold, and brown. On the model 2 fabric, 5 colors were found including blue, pink, yellow, dark blue, and green. On the model 3 fabric, 6 colors were found including green, brown, dark blue, blue, purple, and white. 2) Color combinations in this study found tetrad color combinations
Cultural Meaning and Values of the Beriuk Tinjal Dance at the Rengganis Art Studio
Authors: Balqis Lale Alia , Malarsih Malarsih , Sinaga Syahrul Syah
Published: January 2025

The Beriuk Tinjal dance is a traditional performing art from Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, preserved through the Rengganis Art Studio. This study aims to explore the philosophical meanings and cultural values embedded in the Beriuk Tinjal dance and to assess the strategic role of the art studio in sustaining this heritage amidst globalization. Using a qualitative approach with methods including observation, interviews, and literature review, this research uncovers that the dance embodies the Sasak community's core values, such as unity, harmony, and respect for ancestors. Each dance movement holds symbolic meaning, reflecting the cycles of human life, environmental stewardship, and spiritual devotion. Moreover, the Rengganis Art Studio acts as a guardian of tradition by integrating moral education and cultural identity into its training programs for younger generations. This study highlights the dance's dual role as an aesthetic and educational medium, providing insights into the interplay between art and cultural sustainability. The findings underscore the importance of community-based initiatives in preserving traditional arts while adapting to modern challenges. These results contribute to broader discussions on cultural preservation and the revitalization of intangible heritage in contemporary society
The contribution of bank lending to industrial enterprises in improving the macroeconomic environment: evidence from Saudi Arabia
Authors: Herasymenko Alina
Published: January 2025

The aim of the study is to highlight the influence of the intensification of bank lending to industrial enterprises on the improvement of the macroeconomic environment on the example of Saudi Arabia. The attractiveness of the example of Saudi Arabia can be explained by the following circumstances: the country is an energy superpower, which in recent decades has been directing its efforts to overcome the dependence of financial revenues on oil exports; the development of banking business in Saudi Arabia, in particular bank lending operation to industrial enterprises, has developed relatively recently – since the second half of the XX century. Special attention is paid to the contribution of national development bank, a specially created financial institution, the Saudi Industrial Development Fund, in promoting structural transformations in the national economy. The article answers the following scientific questions: 1) What are the scale, dynamics and main trends of bank lending to industrial enterprises in Saudi Arabia, and their impact on the macroeconomic environment of the country; 2) What structural changes have taken place in the national economy of Saudi Arabia after the intensification of bank lending to industrial enterprises; 3) What lessons for developing countries can be reached from the experience of Saudi Arabia, in particular in terms of cooperation between development banks and industry.
Управління інформаційною безпекою стратегічно важливих підприємств в умовах викликів й загроз
Authors: Onyshchenko Svitlana , Kivshyk Oleksandr
Published: January 2025

У статті обґрунтовано важливість управління інформаційною безпекою підприємств, що мають стратегічне значення для економіки і безпеки держави. Враховуючи сучасні реалії війни національна економіка переживає масштабний шок, тому необхідно застосовувати комплекс інформаційних, організаційно-економічних та правових заходів щодо відновлення цілих галузей. Першочергової уваги потребують підприємства, які мають стратегічне значення для економіки і безпеки України. Саме тому в дослідженні доведено роль безпекоорієнтованої діяльності стратегічно важливих підприємств у воєнний період та повоєнної відбудови України. Розглянуто загрози інформаційної безпеки стратегічно важливих підприємств. Запропоновано застосування інституційного підходу в управлінні інформаційною безпекою стратегічно важливих підприємств.
Синдиковані мережеві групи в глобальній управлінській парадигмі
Authors: Kalchenko Tymur
Published: January 2025

Тематика статті розкриває складну і суперечливу проблему формування нових пріоритетів, принципів та механізмів глобального управління. При цьому визнається, що традиційна управлінська парадигма вже не може задовольнити реалізацію стратегічних інтересів ані держав, ані корпорацій, ані організацій, саме тому поступово виокремлюються і формуються альтернативні центри глобальної влади, які намагаються бути екстериторіальними і вбирати до власної структури в першу чергу, фінансово-кредитні інститути, а також промислово-інноваційні та ресурсно-розподільчі центри. Підкреслюються, що результатом цього є сформований за принципом синдикату альтернативний глобальний уряд, який визначає сприятливу кон’юнктуру ринків і основні напрямки грошово-кредитної політики. Наголошується, що побудована за мережевим принципом нова управлінська парадигма буде включати декілька інституційних рівнів, під контролем яких опиниться суверенні економічні прерогативи значної кількості національних держав.
Forecasting of foreign trade indicators for industrial products between Ukraine and Japan
Authors: Venger Vitalii , Romanovska Nataliya , Chyzhevska Maryna , Verhal Ksenia , Shcherbinina Svitlana
Published: January 2025

Analysis, evaluate and forecast the development of foreign economic relations between Ukraine and Japan. Studies of scientific problems related to the intensification of Ukrainian-Japanese cooperation in the foreign economic sphere were carried out using critical and scientific analysis, methods of scientific generalization and systematization, induction and deduction. To predict the volume of exports of domestic products to Japan, the following adaptive methods for forecasting: Holt model, Holt-Muir model were used. Since there are significant fluctuations in the series of dynamics (imports volume), we revealed abnormal values of the series. To detect anomalous values of the series, the Irwin method is used. The obtained results made it possible to draw a conclusion about the existing trends of further growth in the volume of export and import of industrial goods between Ukraine and Japan despite the conditions of the war. The analysis and forecast of exports to Japan indicate not only the aggressiveness of international marketing of Japanese entrepreneurs but also reflects the shortcomings of Ukrainian business - cannot or does not want to focus on the production and export of labor-intensive industrial products with higher value added. Despite the localization of active hostilities, Ukraine's economic prospects remain extremely uncertain and depend on the duration of the war. In general, in order to support the export of traditional industrial goods (metal products. machinery and chemical products) to Japan, Ukraine needs to create an effective state policy of innovative development of domestic industry. The adaptive forecasting models presented in the article reproduce the dynamics of foreign trade relations between Ukraine and Japan. Unlike the existing ones, they are the most adequate forecasting tool in conditions of limited information and uncertainty. The results of the research presented in this work can be applied in practice for the analysis, evaluation and forecast of the development of foreign economic relations between the countries of the world.
The impact of technology on the structure of employment at the present stage
Authors: Yemelyanova Lidiya , Mlynko Semen
Published: January 2025

The article analyzes the impact of technology on the labor market in the past, as well as the current state of the labor market and the prospects for its transformation in the near future. The measures that serve as indicators of the level of technological development are identified. The impact of technology on the labor market is characterized. It is found that technological development increases labor productivity, which leads to economic growth. A comparison of the employment structure in technologically advanced countries and technologically backward countries is made. It is found that the employment structure of these two groups of countries differs significantly, and the trends prevailing in the labor markets of the studied groups of countries are also different. The reasons for these differences are clarified. It has been found that technologically backward countries, which are also developing countries, have different labor market conditions from developed countries, lower labor force qualifications and weaker social policies. It was also found that in developed countries, there is no longer a reduction in employment in agriculture, but employment in industry is declining. Common to the labor markets of both groups of countries is an increase in the share of those employed in the service sector. The current state and prospects of transformations in the global labor market are determined. It has been found that global trends are closer to those of developing countries than to the trends prevailing in the labor markets of developed countries.
Грантові можливості програми Європейської комісії «Єдиний ринок»
Authors: Kobelia-Zvir Mariana
Published: January 2025

У статті розглянуто грантові можливості програми Європейської комісії Single Market Programme (SMP). Наведено її цілі, пріоритети та дестинації. Названо основні компоненти програми, які є актуальними для України та націлені на: посилення конкурентоздатності та стійкості МСП і розробку та розповсюдження статистики в Європі на високому рівні. Продемонстровано, що приєднання України до європейської програми «Single Market Programme» відкрило українським підприємствам доступ до підпрограм за такими основними напрямками: сприяння потраплянню МСБ на зовнішні ринки - консультації з приводу експорту-імпорту МСБ в ЄС та загалом; поліпшення умов для утримання на рівні конкурентів - у т.ч. просування інтернаціоналізації кластерів, визначення та усунення зайвих регуляторних барєрів; формування культури ведення бізнесу - освітні програми, проведення секторальних тренінгів, семінарів, програм із обміну, стажувань тощо. У статті здійснено огляд грантових можливостей в межах програми «Single Market Programme» для представників малого та середнього підприємництва. Акцентовано на тому, що «Single Market Programme» вважають найбільшою глобальною європейською програмою на 2022-2027 роки. Підсумовано, що представники малого та середнього підприємництва в Україні завдяки програмі «Single Market Programme» мають можливість не лише користуватися інтегрованим пакетом порад щодо того, як впроваджувати інновації та зростати на міжнародному рівні, брати участь у спільних кластерних ініціативах, але й залучати грантові ресурси від Європейської інноваційної ради та в межах проекту «Ерасмус для молодих підприємців». Як висновок, зроблено наголос на тому, що використання інструментів програми Single Market Programme українськими підприємцями сприятиме підвищенню їхньої конкурентоспроможності та стійкості, а позаконкурсна основа отримання грантів національними статистичними інститутами та іншими національними органами сприятиме створенню та поширенню високоякісної європейської статистики.