bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Students' Evaluation of Competency-Based Course in Liberal Arts Education : Focusing on 〈Personality and Communication〉
Authors: Choi Kyoung Ae , Choi Yeun Hwa
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to analyze the results of students’ evaluation of the compulsory liberal arts courses  which was developed and operated as competency-based education during 2021-2023 according to the following three variables(year of opening, campus, online/offline), and to derive implications for course improvement by analyzing the relationships between the evaluation factors. As a result, there was a statistically significant difference in the total mean differences and in every evaluation factors according to the year of opening and online/offline type, but campuses. In year of opening, the overall average in 2023 and all course evaluation factors were significantly higher than in 2021 and 2022, and in online/offline class type, face-to-face classes in 2023 showed higher in all factors compared to non-face-to-face distance classes in 2021 and 2022. In addition, as a result of examining the relationships between evaluation factors, course satisfaction was most correlated with ‘evaluation and feedback’, the factors most correlated with evaluation and feedback were ‘instructional methods and participation’, the factors most correlated to instructional methods and participation were ‘content’, and the factor most correlated to content was ‘lesson plan and adherence’. Through these results, it was discussed that in order to improve students' course satisfaction in competency-based education, it is important to make various efforts to improve the content, instructional methods and participation, but the most important thing is to present clear and specific evaluation criteria following core performance tasks, and to help students grow with specific and professional feedback from instructors based on them.
Self-Growth in the Extra-curricular Programs Experience : Focused on Undergraduate Counseling Psychology Students at G University
Authors: Choi Jung-Hun
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences and processes of self-growth in extracurricular programs. For this purpose, 10 students majoring in counseling psychology were selected, and their statements about various extracurricular experiences were collected. The collected data was analyzed focusing on the theme of self-growth, using the Repetitive Comparative Analysis method. The analysis resulted in 69 concepts, 14 categories, and 5 domains (stages). These domains, when viewed as a self-growth process, consist of 1) initial challenge stage, 2) perception transformation stage, 3) motivation and goal-setting stage, 4) practice and effort stage, and 5) growth and integration stage. At each stage, participants recognized anxiety and fear, developed positive self-awareness, voluntarily set goals, and made continuous efforts. This process led to relational growth and integration of knowledge, revealing the meaning of self-growth in extracurricular experiences that helped both liberal arts and major studies overall. By presenting the step-by-step process of self-growth in extracurricular experiences, this study helps understand the challenges students face and their process of overcoming them. These findings have implications for supporting students' holistic development and creating a student-centered educational environment. Furthermore, they can be used as foundational data for research on reexamining the direction of university education, developing and improving effective extracurricular programs, and analyzing specific factors.
A Comparative Study on Pre-service Teachers' Perceptions of ChatGPT and Research Ethics
Authors: Kim Jeung Deok , Lee Doo Yeon
Published: January 2025

This study examines pre-service teachers' perceptions of plagiarism and ChatGPT use among pre-service teachers from the College of Education and the College of Teacher Education. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research involved a literature review and a survey conducted with 103 participants enrolled in universities located in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and North Gyeongsang Provinces. The survey examined reasons for plagiarism, the current state and extent of plagiarism, perceptions of educational uses of ChatGPT as plagiarism, and the level of research ethics education. Statistical analyses, including paired t-tests, independent t-tests, frequency analysis, and ANOVA, were performed to explore differences based on the type of teacher training institution. The results revealed several significant findings. Firstly, students from the College of Education exhibited slightly higher awareness of plagiarism-related research ethics compared to those from the College of Teacher Education. Secondly, the proportion of students receiving training specifically on the use of software like ChatGPT was notably lower than that of other plagiarism-related education. Lastly, while students recognized unauthorized use of others' works as plagiarism, many believed permission was not needed for using software like ChatGPT. Overall, these findings suggest a pressing need for enhanced research ethics education addressing ChatGPT and similar AI tools among pre-service teachers, emphasizing the necessity of incorporating courses on proper citation practices and enhancing students' understanding of research ethics within core liberal arts curricular.
Pengembangan Strategi Operasional Inkubator Bisnis Dengan Matriks TOWS Untuk Mendukung Penciptaan Lapangan Kerja Dan Pertumbuhan Tenant
Authors: Hindra Kurniawan
Published: January 2025

Tujuan. Inkubator bisnis berperan penting dalam membantu perusahaan rintisan berkembang, mendorong pertumbuhan ekonomi, dan penciptaan lapangan kerja. Dukungan yang diberikan meliputi pendanaan, pelatihan, bimbingan, dan fasilitasi inovasi terbuka. Strategi operasional yang efektif melalui manajemen strategis sangat penting bagi inkubator bisnis. Hal ini membantu mereka dalam menjalankan fungsinya, seperti menerapkan perubahan internal, mempertahankan kinerja, fokus pada sumber daya, dan mengukur modal sosial. Analisis SWOT dan matriks TOWS merupakan alat penting dalam manajemen strategis untuk membantu inkubator bisnis merumuskan dan melaksanakan strategi yang efektif. Dengan memahami kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang, dan ancaman, inkubator bisnis dapat meningkatkan peluang keberhasilannya dalam mencapai tujuannya.
Material dan Metode. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi literatur, dokumen internal Inkubator Bisnis Putra Sang Fajar Blitar, data primer dari wawancara dengan pemangku kepentingan, dan data sekunder dari BPS. Metode penelitian kualitatif, wawancara mendalam, dan analisis deskriptif dengan SWOT dan TOWS Matriks digunakan. Data dianalisis menggunakan metode coding.
Hasil. Pasar kerja Blitar dalam 5 tahun terakhir telah berubah. Pengusaha tanpa karyawan naik, pengusaha dengan karyawan turun, pekerja lambat bertumbuh, pekerja serabutan naik, pekerja tanpa dibayar turun, total pekerja lambat bertumbuh, dan pengangguran naik. Oleh karenanya Inkubator Bisnis dapat mengembangkan strategi tepat seperti memanfaatkan jaringan, meningkatkan keahlian tenant, mengatasi keterbatasan sumber daya, meningkatkan daya saing, dan memitigasi risiko.
Kesimpulan. Inkubator Bisnis punya potensi besar dorong pertumbuhan ekonomi melalui strategi operasional yang tepat seperti mengembangkan jejaring, meningkatkan keahlian tenant, mengatasi keterbatasan sumber daya, meningkatkan daya saing, dan memitigasi risiko.
PENERAPAN METODE SIMPLE ADDITIVE WEIGHTING (SAW) UNTUK MENENTUKAN MENU MAKANAN FAVORIT (STUDI KASUS RESTORAN WARUNG AZIX)
Authors: Arna Ramadhani Aqshal
Published: January 2025

Tujuan. Industri restoran memainkan peran penting dalam memenuhi kebutuhan makanan masyarakat modern yang sibuk. Salah satu faktorkunci kesuksesan restoran adalah menu makanan yang ditawarkan. Penilaian kinerja menu makanan menjadi penting untuk mengidentifikasi menu yang efektif. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui penerapan metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) untuk menentukan menu makanan favorit pada Restoran Warung Azix.Material dan Metode. Dalam konteks ini, peneliti menerapkan metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) untuk mengevaluasi kinerja menu makanan di Restoran Warung Azix. Data dari restoran ini dianalisis menggunakan SAW untuk memberikan peringkat menu berdasarkan kriteria dengan bobot 30% harga, 30% rasa, 25% porsi, dan 15% waktu penyajian.Hasil. Penelitian ini menghasilkan perangkingan tertinggi diperoleh oleh menu "Kepala Goreng" dengan skor 0,875 sementara yang terendah adalah "Tempe Tahu Telor Penyet" dengan skor 0,639.Kesimpulan. Jadi, hasil peringkat ini diharapkan dapat membantu restoran dalam pengambilan keputusan tentang penyesuaian, penghapusan,atau penambahan menu yang ada di Restoran Warung Azix.
APORIJE HOLOKAUSTA, BOGA, ROMANA: „PEŠČANIK“ DANILA KIŠA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Serbia, Bošković Dragan
Published: January 2025

The Holocaust is an aporia: of history, thought, theories, discourses, (post)metaphysics,
subject, modernism, enlightenment, humanism, theology, esthetics (...), and, consequently, an
aporia of presentation, narration, poetics, and novel. The paper calls attention to the aporetic,
apophatic and negatively semiotic poetics of Kis’s Hourglass via which the novel – ahistorical,
apoetical, alogical, achronological – speaks out about the Holocaust.
ŽIVOT U „PERIODNOM SISTEMU“ PRIMA LEVIJA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Serbia, Janjić Danijela M.
Published: January 2025

In the predominantly autobiographical collection of short stories The Periodic Table,
Primo Levi gives a framework for his life starting from the memories of his ancestors and
his early youth, which is why the work provides an insight into the formation of the chemist’s
character, which will later be decisive for Levi’s survival in the concentration camp. Through
the analysis of The Periodic Table, we will establish elements that are also significant for the
interpretation of Levi’s work If This is a Man, for which The Periodic Table can be a kind of
introduction, even though it was written much later. In the short stories, the chemist’s way of
thinking stands out, for whom chemistry is a connection with life. Through the analysis, we
also arrive at an answer to the question of why Levi essentially remained a chemist and when
he became a famous writer, which is inextricably linked to the events during his stay in the
camp. The results we arrive at reveal to us what image of himself Levi needed to leave behind,
in which his literature played a major role.
POETIKA „NAKNADNOG SEĆANJA” U ROMANU „TRAG KOČENJA“ JUDITE ŠALGO
Authors:   Institute for Literature and Arts, Belgrade, Serbia, Svirčev Žarka
Published: January 2025

The paper presents the interpretation of Judita Šalgo’s novel Trag kočenja [Skid Marks]
(1987) from the perspective of Holocaust literature studies. Interpretively, the author’s idea
of “subsequent memory” is privileged, which is explained in its closeness to the concepts of
“post-memory” by M. Hirsch and “traumatic realism” by M. Rothberg. The formal procedures

that build the poetics of “subsequent memory” are marked and interpreted as a representa-
tional complex of “mimetism of desire”. The research goals include a more comprehensive

shed light on the poetics of Judith Šalgo, especially the novel Trag kočenja, the text currently
marginalized in terms of reception. Neglecting the contextualization of novel Trag kočenja in
the literature of the postgeneration undoubtedly reduces the meaning-symbolic potential of
this text. At the same time, disregarding of novel has reduced the literary and historiographic
reviews of both the literature on the Holocaust in Serbian culture and the postmodernist
repertoire, especially their connection, which the paper draws attention to by referring to the
poetic closeness of the texts of Judita Šalgo and Danilo Kiš.
TRAUMA THROUGH GENERATIONS: HOLOCAUST, CULTURE AND PSYCHOANALYSIS
Authors:   Center for Rehabilitation of Torture Victims IAN Belgrade, SERBIA, Jović Vladimir M.
Published: January 2025

Transgenerational transmission of trauma is a concept that under- scores the unconscious impact of catastrophic events on the psycho- logical well-being and lives of subsequent generations. Catastrophic traumas—such as the Holocaust and other genocides, political repres- sion, and wars—can traverse time and re-emerge generations later as they are determined by complex societal and unconscious dynamics that govern our development within interpersonal and social/cultural spheres. Culture can be understood as a coating, a protective layer which makes us feel safe and at home, among familiar, our own kind, to which we can reach out looking for help in times of crisis and trauma. Cultural processes transform catastrophic events into a narra- tive, history, myths, rituals; if there is a breach in this transformative process, trauma stays in the unconscious and is transmitted through the generations. Becoming a taboo that cannot be narrated, a breach in the fabric of culture and continuity, it will turn into an omen and destiny for the generations to come.
THE HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE AND THE FIGHT AGAINST ANTIGYPSYISM
Authors:   Central Council of German Sinti and Roma, Fisch Rebecca
Published: January 2025

This article explores the project “Remember the Holocaust – Fight Antigypsyism“ and evaluates its activities and results. The project, conducted in partnership with Forum Roma Srbije, UG Otaharin, and the Central Council of German Sinti and Roma, and with the support of EVZ Foundation from October 2022 until July 2024 provides a prac- tical framework to examine how Holocaust remembrance can address both the historical neglect of the Nazi genocide of Sinti and Roma and the continuous relevance of combating Antigypsyism today.

Aiming to strengthen this approach, the project employs a multi- method approach, including capacity building and advocacy activi- ties in addition to educational initiatives, which are analysed through interdisciplinary lenses – drawing from memory studies, cultural diplomacy, and anti-racism discourses. This analysis highlights how these elements contribute to raising awareness of the continued marginalization of Roma communities, while addressing the complex- ities of remembrance in combating historical and contemporary forms of Antigypsyism.

The article is complemented by an excursus on the history of geno- cide and persecution of the minority after 1945 and the civil rights movement, as well as a brief description of the present-day situation. In addition, it discusses the challenges of historical recognition, the ongoing relevance of remembering the Roma and Sinti Holocaust, and the demands for future remembrance work, particularly considering combating systemic discrimination against the minority.
BECAUSE ЕVERY NAME MATTERS
Authors: Brill Julie S.
Published: January 2025

In this article I discuss my longing, which began in early childhood, to understand my Jewish paternal family history in Belgrade, Serbia and trace the story of what happened to my grandfather Alexander Brill. As an adult I filled in the gaps through research, interviewing my father, and trips to Belgrade, so that I could better understand the Holocaust in Serbia and learn more about my grandfather’s fate. I was part of the project that brought to Belgrade the first Stolpersteine, small stones that memorialize Holocaust victims and survivors outside their last voluntary residences.
Some General Manifestations of Transition Periods of International Relations System
Authors: Kocharyan Shavarsh
Published: January 2025

During the period of operation of the international relations system (IRS), the main actors of international relations (superpowers) that formed that system, despite the deep contradictions that exist among themselves, have a common interest in maintaining the current system, because it provides them with a privileged position in world politics. Guided by this common interest, the superpowers restrain each other and, with joint efforts, restrain actions of other actors in international relations that could undermine the existing system.
During the transition period of the IRS, on the one hand, the deterrence mechanism ceases to function, and on the other hand, the superpowers seek to use or provoke processes that will strengthen themselves and weaken the positions of their opponents in the struggle for the new IRS. The expression of the transformation of the interests of the superpowers are the general manifestations of the transition periods of the IRS 1 - an increase in the number of local and regional armed conflicts and their intensity; 2 - increase of genocide and other crimes against humanity; 3 - disregard of international law by actors of international relations and non-state organizations; 4 - discrediting of universal structures of international cooperation and decline in effectiveness of activities; 5 - a world war in which the victorious superpowers establish a new IRS. The listed manifestations, so far with the exception of the world war, are also characteristic of the current transitional period from Yalta-Potsdam to the new IRS.
Հայոց ցեղասպանության վերաբերյալ դիսկուրսը Գերմանիայի ներքաղաքական շրջանակներում (1999-2015 թթ.)
Authors: Թովմասյան Մարտին
Published: January 2025

The article is dedicated to the study of the issue of the recognition of the Armenian Genocide in the German domestic political agenda. The article focuses on the discussions in the German legislature, as it is the most active German political body to discuss the issue of recognizing of Armenian Genocide and condemning genocides. The importance of the topic is further emphasized by the fact that Germany was an ally of Turkey during World War I, so the question arises as to whether Germany does not share the guilt of the crime committed by its ally. We believe that this is one of the possible reasons that has kept Germany from recognizing the Armenian Genocide for a long time. Turkey, on the other hand, is one of Germany's most important economic and political partners. There are several million Turks living in Germany: Germany cannot ignore these circumstances. However, it is a fact that Germany has honestly acknowledged the atrocities committed by it during World War II, a line that is now reflected in its official policy. Germany also has high-level relations with Armenia, and the issue of recognizing the Armenian Genocide has always been on the agenda of those relations.
Քաղաքական իշխանության լեգիտիմության հիմնահարցը մասնակցության ինստիտուցիոնալացման պայմաններում
Authors: Սարգսյան Առնակ
Published: January 2025

The article examines the issue of the legitimacy of political power and argues that legitimacy is presented as an expression of faith, it stems from citizens' belief that the activities of political institutions are justified. Based on the above, it should be noted that there is no country in the world where the existing government is completely legitimate for the entire population. Legitimacy can never reach the level of unanimous recognition, because different groups and individuals do not equally recognize the authority of political power. Apparently, legitimacy and the ability to govern are equally important, because the crisis of legitimacy is a situation in which distrust of political institutions calls into question their existence.
The Strategy of Personnel Management and the Issue of Its Development in the System of Public Administration of RA
Authors: Ալթունյան Կատերինա
Published: January 2025

The article analyzes one of the most urgent problems in the public administration of the RA. The main object of research is the strategy of personnel management. In a narrow sense, the problem includes the study of the main approaches and the development of personnel policy. Personnel policy and strategy are interconnected, which presupposes a rethinking of the entire system of public administration in RA. The article also formulates proposals for the implementation of strategic planning of personnel management in RA.
Փոքր պետությունների անվտանգության ռազմավարությունների տիպերը. համադրում և հակադրում
Authors: Գալստյան Նարեկ
Published: January 2025

The article analyses and groups some security strategies of small states towards the great powers according to the principle of their final result - the impact on the security and independence of the state. It is hypothesized that all strategies of small states can be grouped into four groups: compilation, opposition, self-exclusion, and application. In particular, a list of strategies and the main characteristics of strategies are given, which, according to their final results, can be attributed to the first two groups. The main conditions for the realization of these groups of strategies are also identified. In the conclusion, the main differences and commonalities of these two groups of strategies are noted.
Պոպուլիստական դավադրապաշտական տեսությունների քաղաքական սպառնալիքները
Authors: Բաբաջանյան Լևոն
Published: January 2025

The article discusses the political hazards of the populist conspiracy theories, which are simultaneously widely spread in both Western and Armenian political discourses in the last century. In the context of ideological analysis of populism and conspiracy theories the common ideological and ideational components have been summarized, which determine the ideological content of populist conspiracy theories. Thearticle identifies the general political hazards of the populist conspiracy theories for the societies with democratic political organization: discrimination of the people on the basis of moral contradiction “good people” - “evil elite”, manifestation of extremism, denial of the principles underlying democratic institutions - trust and pluralism, antiscience, a tendency to authoritarianism.
Դավադրապաշտական տեսությունները COVID-19 համավարակի քննարկման առանցքում
Authors: Մելքոնյան Վիկտորյա
Published: January 2025

Partially justified, intentionally directed and unreliable conspiracy theories are real challenges on the way to control and overcome modern crises. In parallel, the role of information technologies is growing in the all spheres of human lives, which means that the quality of information and technologies predetermines the quality of human resources, accordingly also the level of development of modern societies and the perspectives of their future evolution. The brilliant example may serve actively disseminated disinformation along with conspiracy theories in time of Covid-19, which is linked to different international and local actors. The article discusses the theory and practice of anti-scientific conspiracy theories and stresses the negative influence of such theories on formation of public thinking and direction of public behavior.
Azerbaijan and diversionary war theory quantitative analysis
Authors: Sergoyan Henrik , Martirosyan Vahan , Bezirganyan Grigor
Published: January 2025

The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh is one of the most intractable interstate in the Post-Soviet region. As such, analysis of the factors underlying the conflict has captured the attention of political scientists and pundits alike. Deemed largely a frozen conflict since the mid-1990s, speculations currently abound concerning reasons behind sporadic and large-scale flare-ups since 2015. One line of reasoning leverages the concept of “diversionary war theory,” which states that interstate warfare is often initiated by the incumbent leadership of at least one party to the conflict that is facing strong domestic pressure, with the goal of creating a rally around the flag effect and proving leadership competence. In particular, many posit that increasing fighting, most notably exemplified by the April 2016 clashes and the 44-day war in 2020, is a direct consequence of declining oil prices and the resulting economic woes in Azerbaijan. We set out to examine this theory using through a data scientific approach, employing proxy indicators for economic and social stability, oil price fluctuations, and diplomacy-warfare dynamics surrounding the Nagorno-Karabakh issue. Since the proliferation of mass media and advanced machine learning algorithms for natural language processing, we have the capacity to generate granular and nuanced insights concerning conflict dynamics, using open - source intelligence such as news or social media. As such, we leverage the Global Database of Events Language and Tone (GDELT) to quantify relative levels of diplomacy, warfare and social unrest. Our research shows a stark shift in the relationship between conflict dynamics and the economic situation in Azerbaijan before and after 2014. After 2014, warfare and diplomacy dynamics had a strong negative correlated with the difference between the breakeven oil price set by the government of Azerbaijan to balance its budget and the price of oil in international markets.
ԵՄ Արևելյան գործընկերության ծրագիրը Եվրոպայի ազատականների և ժողովրդավարների դաշինքի դիսկուրսում
Authors: Մխիթարյան Սոնա
Published: January 2025

The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe is the largest pan-European party of liberal ideology. ALDE forms the third largest political group in the European Parliament, which in 2019 was reorganized into the “Renew Europe” faction. Several parties from the Eastern Partnership member-states, including Armenia, are members of ALDE. The article examines the party's and its corresponding political faction’s discourse on the EaP program. The study concludes that the EaP is viewed by ALDE as a successful EU foreign policy instrument. Both the party and the political faction consider the EaP program in the context of the EU enlargement, EU security and EU-Russia relations. The discourse on the EaP program also emphasizes liberal ideas.
Հայկական պատվիրակության դիվանագիտական առաքելությունը Բեռլինում (1918 թ․ ապրիլ-հունիս)
Authors: Պետրոսյան Նուշիկ
Published: January 2025

The article highlights the diplomatic activities and strategic steps of the Armenian delegation in Berlin in the critical months in Armenian history in 1918 (April-June).
After the end of the First World War and against the backdrop of the collapse of the Russian Empire, the Armenian delegation, in a difficult geopolitical situation, began its activities to ensure international recognition and support for the new independent Republic of Armenia.
Based on the analysis of primary sources and diplomatic correspondence, the article reflects the efforts of the delegation during the period of research to strengthen Armenian statehood against the backdrop of continuing conflicting global interests, and also focuses on the delegation’s relations with the German authorities and the Ottoman Empire in the midst of war, tense international situation, assessing its impact on Armenia’s desire for independence and survival. The article sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by the Armenian delegates in Berlin at the most important stage in the history of the establishment of statehood.
Թուրքիայի պատմություն. հարյուրամյա հանրապետության քաղաքական ուրվագծերը 1923- 2023 թթ., Ռ. Սաֆրաստյան, Ռ. Մելքոնյան և ուրիշներ
Authors: Աբրահամյան Մհեր , Սաֆարյան Ալեքսանդր
Published: January 2025

During the years of independence of the Republic of Armenia in the Yerevan State University, tremendous work was done in the direction of publication of textbooks, educational manuals and methodological articles. In the newly independent Armenia, the necessity of creating textbooks in the field of history and political science was obvious, with the imperative to overcome the ideological "patterns" of the Soviet years. Here, in order to solve these problems, today Turkic students, specialists and readers interested in the complex issues of Turkish history and Armenian-Turkish relations is put on the table “History of Turkey: the political contours of the hundred-year-old republic in 1923-2023" third revised edition of the textbook.
RESPONSES OF HYALELLA AZTECA TO THE EFFECT OF LANTHANUM IN THE CONDITIONS OF A CHRONIC TRIAL
Authors: Lozhkina Roza , Sysolyatina M. , Tomilina I. , Olkova A.
Published: January 2025

The responses of the laboratory culture Hyalella azteca to the effect of lanthanum sulfate solutions in the concentration range of 0.16–160 μmol/l under conditions of a chronic trial were studied. It was shown that the mortality of H. azteca increased with an enhance in the concentration of La3+ in the solution. A consistent increase in the concentration of La3+ led to a natural raise in food consumption. The most informative test function in assessing the toxicity of La3+ is the length and weight of H. azteca, while the length and number of antennal segments are not informative.
Product Feasibility of Developing a Learning Model for Counting in Elementary School Based on Motor Skills
Authors:   Graduate Faculty of Primary School Teacher Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia, Herwinda Tyas , Gunarhadi Gunarhadi ,   Graduate Faculty of Primary School Teacher Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia, Yamtinah Sri ,   Graduate Faculty of Primary School Teacher Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
Published: January 2025

The development of learning models needs to be done every time by taking into account the performance of students and technological developments. The purpose of this study is to describe the feasibility of product development of learning models for counting in elementary schools (SD) based on motor skills. The type of research is Research and Development using the ADDIE development model. The study population was fourth grade students in Karanganyar district, Central Java. Data collection through: limited trial, feasibility trial and hypothesis testing. The results of the study were limited tests obtained the number of scores obtained from teachers and students, namely 239 over the range 194.25≤x, so it can be concluded that the score is in the very feasible category; the feasibility test of the test results increased from 61.25 to 89.50; hypothesis testing obtained t count (19. 305) > t table (1.72913); experimental group hypothesis test t value (23.399) > t table (1.711) and control group t value (16.593) > t table (1.714), this shows that the learning model developed is feasible to be applied to mathematics learning. The conclusion of the research is that the development of a learning model for counting in elementary schools based on motor skills is categorized as feasible to be applied in learning mathematics.
Biotechnology for Global Sustainability: Innovations, Applications, and Challenges
Authors: Aquino Macwan  , Divyata Desai  , Nisarg Vandra  , Kundan Kumar Mishra  , Yachana Jha
Published: January 2025

Biotechnology, from a global perspective, involves applying biological systems, organisms, or derivatives to develop innovative products and processes that address global challenges and enhance the quality of life. As an interdisciplinary field bridging biology, technology, and engineering, biotechnology significantly impacts critical sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, environmental management, and industrial processes. In healthcare, biotechnology drives advancements in vaccines, gene therapy, personalized medicine, and diagnostic tools, improving disease prevention and treatment. Agricultural biotechnology focuses on developing genetically modified (GM) crops with higher yields, resistance to pests, and adaptability to climate change, ensuring food security. Additionally, it enhances livestock breeding and productivity. Environmental applications of biotechnology include bioremediation to combat pollution, development of biofuels to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and creation of biodegradable materials to mitigate waste. In industrial processes, biotechnology optimizes manufacturing efficiency through the use of enzymes and microorganisms, contributing to sustainable production. Globally, biotechnology addresses pressing challenges like food insecurity, climate change, health inequality, and environmental degradation. Its role in sustainable development is critical, fostering eco-friendly solutions and improving the resilience of economies and societies. However, the field raises ethical and regulatory concerns, such as the risks of genetic engineering and the equitable distribution of benefits. International collaboration among governments, industries, and scientists is essential to ensure responsible innovation and maximize biotechnology’s potential to improve global well-being. As a transformative science, biotechnology continues to shape the future, balancing innovation with sustainability and equity.
Exploring the Adoption of Metaverse Platforms in Corporations
Authors: Irfan Muhamad
Published: January 2025

This study explored the adoption of metaverse platforms in Indonesian corporations through a moderated model integrating Self-Determination Theory and the Technology Acceptance Framework. Data were collected from 355 respondents through a structured questionnaire, of which 344 were deemed valid after a validation step confirming prior use of metaverse platforms. The research focused on understanding the factors influencing Usage Intention (UI) by examining the roles of Customization Capability (CUS), Immersive Experience Features (IMF), Social Influence (SOC), and Technology Reliability (TR) on Perceived Usefulness (PU). The results indicated that CUS, IMF, and TR significantly enhanced PU, which was a strong predictor of UI, underscoring the critical mediating role of perceived usefulness in driving adoption. The findings revealed that customization and reliability were pivotal in enhancing perceived utility, while the impact of immersive features, though positive, was less pronounced. SOC had a modest effect on UI, suggesting that direct functional benefits of the platform were prioritized by users over peer validation. The study contributed to the literature by providing an integrated model that highlights the importance of both individual and contextual factors in technology adoption within corporate environments. Practical implications suggest that corporations should focus on developing customizable, reliable, and functionally beneficial metaverse platforms to foster sustained adoption.
BANANA PEEL AS CARBON FEEDSTOCK – A COMMENTARY
Authors: Hock Pua Eng , Amran Fadina , Zaini Muhammad Abbas Ahmad
Published: January 2025

The disposal of large amount banana peel in garbage dumps or landfills
releases greenhouse and toxic gases as it decomposes. The cellulose-rich waste
can be converted into adsorbent to remove water pollutants because it is
abundantly available at no cost, environmentally friendly and sustainable. This
paper aims to highlight banana peel as feedstock of activated carbon and
hydrochar for removing various water pollutants. The preparation strategies
through chemical treatment/activation and hydrothermal carbonization, physical
characteristics and adsorption performance of carbon adsorbents derived from
banana peel were compared and discussed.
The Linguistic Landscape of Popular Culture: Analyzing Military Speech in Manga
Authors: Toșu Ioana Ruxandra
Published: January 2025

This study investigates Japanese popular culture, focusing on manga as a central cultural product that offers rich narrative and visual content that reflects both universal and culturally specific themes. One key concept explored in this study is yakuwarigo, or “role language”, a linguistic phenomenon where specific speech patterns convey a character’s social role, age, gender, or personality. Yakuwarigo serves as a tool for character development, allowing readers to infer traits through language. The research includes a pragma-linguistic analysis of yakuwarigo in manga, focusing on the speech of military leaders. Using Erwin Smith’s communication acts from Shingeki no Kyojin (‘Atacul titanilor’) as a case study, the analysis examines how his speech patterns shift between formal, honorific language when addressing superiors and direct, motivational language with subordinates. This duality highlights the adaptability and strategic clarity of his role as a leader. The study also evaluates the Romanian translations of his addresses, assessing how effectively they retain the original pragmatic and linguistic nuances, thus contributing to the understanding of cultural and linguistic transfer in manga translations.
Refugee Integration and Peaceful Coexistence in Kenya: A Case of Kakuma Municipality, Turkana County, Kenya
Authors: Kidakwa Grainne
Published: January 2025

An important and relevant research area was the integration of refugees and their peaceful living with the host community in Kakuma Municipality of Kenya. Kakauma is host to over 283, 969 refugees of different nationalities, the study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of refugee integration programs in promoting peaceful coexistence between host and refugee communities in Kakuma, Kenya. Of the other concern of the study is to understanding the perception of the host community towards refugee integration and peaceful coexistence and assessing the efficiency in implementing the concept of refugee integration in concern to peaceful coexistence among groups. The study was anchored on Intergroup Contact Theory, the theory claims that people of different groups might reduce prejudice and harmony among the groups and favorable interface through contact. A mixed-methodologies approach to was the study was used, whereby both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods were used. The target population includes the Kakuma Municipality citizens and the Kakuma refugee camp residents that are approximately 439,708 people. The sample size of 400 was used for quantitative part by using Yamane‟s formula and the participants were selected purposively. The qualitative component comprised of 20 key informant interviews. For the quantitative component, data was obtained using structured questionnaires, while the qualitative component was acquired using semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data was examined using SPSS version 28.0, which included descriptive and inferential statistics such as Pearson’s correlation and multiple regression. Thematic analysis was used to examine qualitative data. The study’s goal was to give thorough insights on refugee integration and peaceful coexistence in Kakuma Municipality, which will help to influence refugee management policy and practice. The results revealed that perceptions of refugee integration, efficacy of integration programs were significantly and positively correlated with peaceful coexistence, with regression analysis showing that these factors explained 75.6% of the variance in peaceful coexistence. Key findings based on the objectives included: generally positive host community perceptions towards refugee integration and peaceful coexistence, with daily interactions, cultural exchange, and economic integration being important factors; the crucial role of access to healthcare services in promoting peaceful coexistence, with equal access, quality care, and addressing language barriers being key issues; the effectiveness of refugee integration programs in promoting peaceful coexistence, particularly when addressing diverse needs and involving local government support. Based on these findings, recommendations were made to engage the public in promoting positive perceptions and intensify efforts towards implementing effective integration strategies.
Understanding Opinion Leadership in Social Media: The Role of Perceived Fit with Personal Interests in Purchase Behavior and Social Media Engagement
Authors: LINA LIA FEBRIA , HARTINI SRI , MARDHIYAH DIEN , SAIFUDDIN MUCHAMMAD , MUTIARASARI N AZIZIA GIA , NOVITA DIAN
Published: January 2025

In today’s social media landscape, internet celebrities, often regarded as "opinion leaders", play an essential role in marketing. This study investigates the influence of opinion leaders on social media platforms, with a particular focus on TikTok and Instagram. This study used a quantitative empirical approach through online and offline surveys. Based on the survey results, 327 respondents met the criteria. The findings demonstrated that key factors, such as perceived originality, perceived quality, perceived quantity, and humor, enhanced the persuasive power of influencers, making them role models for consumers. The central concept of this study, the personal fit theory, posits that an opinion leader's success in influencing purchasing behavior and engagement depends on how well their content aligns with their followers' personal interests. The empirical evidence supports this theory, showing a significant increase in purchase behavior when opinion leaders create a personal fit between their content and their followers' interests.
Religious and Secular Understanding of the Concept of Mindfulness – A Comparative Study
Authors: C. G. Mary Shaiby , S. Dr. Devaseelan
Published: January 2025

Purpose: The purpose of this research article is to compare, characterize, investigate, and examine how mindfulness is viewed and practised in various religious contexts (such as in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity) as well as in secular contexts (such as in the clinical psychological fields and in the psycho-therapeutic interventions). This is to find key concepts, practices, and various interpretations of mindfulness in both religious and secular settings.
Design/Methodology/Approach: In this Comparative study, though we can use mixed methods to have a more holistic understanding of various conceptions of mindfulness used in religious as well as secular contexts, however, here the researcher focuses only on qualitative data by analyzing religious texts on mindfulness and the literature related to it from the scholarly sources. Hence, the data collection methods used here are data collected from secondary sample sources like academic journals, books, and other reliable sources, to explore the meaning and cultural contexts associated with mindfulness practices within the religious traditions and secular fields.
Finding/Result: After analysing the concept of mindfulness in this comparative study, it is found that there exists a difference between the religious and secular understanding of mindfulness. Though the differences are not major ones, we can find some changes in the definition, goals, practices cultural context, faith etc.
Originality/Value: This comparative study offers a nuanced understanding of how mindfulness practices can be interpreted, applied, and appreciated across different disciplines. Thus, it explores the significance of mindfulness both in religious and secular contexts. This will enable us to check the practicality of mindfulness and to show how effective a tool it is to reduce stress and other related problems.
Paper Type: Comparative Study Article.
Enlightening Paths: Python's Vision into the Electric Vehicle Market
Authors: Abrar Mohd. Azharuddin , Abrar Mohammed , Aiman MD Imaduddin , Hussain Mohammad Yaser , Srinivas T. Aditya Sai
Published: January 2025

This article goes deep into understanding the size of the electric vehicle (EV) market using Python programming. We use tools like pandas, matplotlib, and seaborn to dig into the data and see how EV registrations have been changing over time. We look at different angles like how electric ranges are spread out, what the average range looks like for each model year, and who the big players are in terms of market share for manufacturers and models. One of our primary aims is to forecast the future market size using the data at our disposal, utilising methods like Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) calculations. Additionally, we rely on visual tools like histograms, scatter plots, and bar charts to guide us in visualising the trajectory of the EV market's growth and to gain insights into its ongoing evolution. This study not only shows us how quickly the EV sector is growing but also demonstrates just how powerful Python can be for doing in-depth market size analyses.
РОЛЬ МЯГКИХ НАВЫКОВ В ФОРМИРОВАНИИ УВЕРЕННОСТИ В ТРУДОУСТРОЙСТВЕ: МНЕНИЯ СТУДЕНТОВ КОЛЛЕДЖА
Authors: Р. К. Амантаева  , Н. Т. Сартанова  , Р. Ч. Бектурганова  , Л. А-Н. Байжанова  , А. Д. Абдрахманова
Published: January 2025

В этом исследовании изучается связь между мягкими навыками и уверенностью в работе среди студентов колледжа, обучающихся по программам, связанным с образованием. Из 421 учащихся 291 заполнили онлайн-анкету, что легло в основу анализа. Используя 5-балльную шкалу Лайкерта, опрос оценивал самооценку мягких навыков студентов, отношение к выбранным ими областям и уверенность в будущей работе. Целью исследования было определить, какие из семи ключевых мягких навыков оказывают наибольшее влияние на формирование уверенности в работе и меняется ли это влияние в зависимости от года обучения.
Были проверены две гипотезы: (H1) что существует значимая связь между по крайней мере одним мягким навыком и уверенностью в трудоустройстве, и (H2) что положительное влияние мягких навыков на уверенность в работе увеличивается по мере того, как студенты продвигаются по учебным годам. Результаты показали, что, хотя некоторые мягкие навыки показали потенциальные положительные эффекты, ни один из них не был статистически значимым в плане влияния на уверенность в дальнейшем трудоустройстве. Кроме того, год обучения не оказывал значительного влияния на связь, а наоборот, часто был связан с отрицательным влиянием на уверенность в работе. Эти результаты подчеркивают необходимость дальнейшего изучения факторов, влияющих на уверенность в работе по мере продвижения студентов по учебе, подчеркивая сложность гибких навыков в контексте трудоустройства.
Ключевые слова: уверенность в трудоустройстве, коммуникация, решение проблем, гибкость и адаптивность, лидерство, командная работа, постоянное обучение, управление временем.
GROWTH STIMULATORS IN MALT PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Yu. Yu. Miller
Published: January 2025

This study focuses on the use of the growth stimulator “Energen” in barley malt production to accelerate biochemical processes. The experiment was conducted on “Vorsinsky 2” barley treated with “Energen” at a concentration of 0.6 g/dm³. The results demonstrated an increase in amylolytic activity from 345.9 to 432.2 units/g and proteolytic activity from 68.9 to 94.6 units/g. This facilitated the improved hydrolysis of carbohydrates and proteins and increased malt extractivity to 83.2 %.
The application of the preparation reduced the saccharification duration of laboratory wort from 18 to 15 minutes. The high enzymatic activity enables the use of malt with hard-to-dissolve raw materials and eliminates the need for corrective measures. The method is also recommended for barley with a high protein content, as the accumulated enzymes ensure proteolysis to regulatory values.
Thus, the stimulation of biochemical processes with “Energen” improves the technological and quality indicators of malt, optimizing its production process.
Keywords: barley, malt, enzymatic activity, extractivity, biocatalysis, growth stimulators.