bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Raciocínio Causal em Agentes BDI: um Modelo Abstrato
Authors: Faccin João , Nunes Ingrid
Published: February 2025

Raciocinar sobre relações de causa e efeito é um passo recorrente no processo humano de tomada de decisão. Não é raro que enfrentemos problemas que são consequências de outros problemas, e que só podem ser considerados solucionados quando suas causas também o forem. Em Ciência da Computação, diversas instâncias desse cenário podem ser identificadas. Apesar de propostas existentes serem capazes de solucionar consequências, bem como endereçar causas adequadamente, o raciocínio sobre relações causais é implementado manualmente e de forma específica para cada aplicação. Neste artigo, discutimos o uso de agentes de software como uma alternativa possível capaz de lidar com tal cenário, e apresentamos uma proposta para uma solução independente de domínio utilizando a arquitetura BDI (Belief-Desire-Intention).
An Agent-Based Model for Normative Hierarchical Organizations considering Goal Decomposition Process
Authors: Freire Emmanuel S. S. , R. Jr Robert M. , Cortés Mariela I. , Campos Gustavo A. L.
Published: February 2025

The ideas about the structures and interactions that happen in human organizations have been used to model agent-based normative hierarchical organizations. Some works have used social control to regulate the agents’ behavior to achieve an organizational goal, i.e., that is decomposed in a set of meaningful sub goals to the agents. Many organizational models have been defined to model these organizations, but they do not relate, more specifically, the agents in the hierarchical structure with the sub goals resulting from the decomposition process. This paper proposes an approach to bridge this gap, i.e., to model agent-based normative hierarchical organizations along with the goal decomposition process. In short, we extended a model found in Literature considering the goal decomposition defined in Moise+. We used UML diagrams to illustrate our extension.
Agente Inteligente Embarcado baseado em Sistemas Ciberfísicos no contexto da Indústria 4.0
Authors: Maciel Braian Konzgen , Marques Junior Mario Ricardo Nascimento , Balota Gabriel Machado , Gonçalves Eder Mateus Nunes
Published: February 2025

A Indústria 4.0 está promovendo uma nova Revolução Industrial através da aplicação de tecnologias computacionais e de comunicação. Sistemas Ciberfísicos (CPS) podem ser considerados como componente chave para o desenvolvimento desta nova revolução. A constituição do CPS requer a combinação de diversas metodologias e tecnologias, muitas delas emergentes. Neste contexto, a teoria de agentes inteligentes e sistemas multiagentes podem trazer diversos benefícios como descentralização do controle, modularidade, etc. Este artigo tem como objetivo propor uma arquitetura para agentes inteligentes embarcados, baseado na arquitetura CPS 5C, para compor um CPS no ambiente industrial.
Modelo de Fusão de Dados com Incerteza para Consciência Situacional
Authors: Mittelmann Munyque , Marchi Jerusa , Wangenheim Aldo von
Published: February 2025

A área de Consciência Situacional provê uma teoria que embasa a tomada de decisão em agentes, de forma a permitir a percepção e a compreensão do ambiente em que o agente está inserido. Contudo, a transformação de estímulos sensoriais em crenças que favoreçam o ciclo de raciocínio em agentes BDI ainda é uma área pouco explorada. Este trabalho apresenta um modelo para geração de crenças, utilizando inferência Fuzzy-Bayesiana. Para ilustrar a proposta, um exemplo em navegação e localização robótica é utilizado.
Explorando a Comunicação entre Sistemas Multi-Agentes Embarcados em Ambientes Inteligentes para IoT: Uma Proposta de Laboratório
Authors: Nunes Palloma da S. M. , Almeida Igor M. de , Picanço Thiago C. , Pantoja Carlos E. , Samyn Leandro M. , Jesus Vinicius S. de , Manoel Fabian C. P. B.
Published: February 2025

Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar o Laboratório Inteligente de Sistemas Autônomos (LISA), que consiste de um Ambiente Inteligente (AmI) com dispositivos conectados à uma arquitetura da Internet das Coisas (IoT) e apoiado pela abordagem de agentes. Sistemas Multi-Agentes embarcados são capazes de gerenciar um laboratório de forma cognitiva, controlando dispositivos eletrônicos e sistemas inteligentes conectados entre si através da IoT. O LISA utiliza o middleware ContextNet para interconexão dos dispositivos embarcados com SMA e os demais sistemas do laboratório. Os dispositivos embarcados utilizam o Javino como conexão entre os sistemas multi-agentes embarcados programados em Jason com os componentes eletrônicos do dispositivo.
Modelo de Raciocínio e Protocolo de Negociação para um Estacionamento Inteligente com Mecanismo de Negociação Descentralizado
Authors: Ducheiko Felipe Felix , Alves Gleifer Vaz
Published: February 2025

Em grandes cidades normalmente um motorista gasta uma considerável parcela de tempo ou percorre longas distâncias para encontrar uma vaga de estacionamento livre, ocasionando desperdício de combustível e gerando engarrafamentos. Pensando nisto o projeto MAPS (MultiAgent Parking System) é idealizado com objetivo de desenvolver um smart parking (estacionamento inteligente) utilizando técnicas de sistema multiagente. Este sistema multiagente para alocação de vagas de estacionamento possui um mecanismo de negociação centralizado. O presente trabalho propõe um modelo de raciocínio e protocolo de negociação para implementar um mecanismo de negociação descentralizado no projeto MAPS.
Interpretação de Imagens como Tarefa Cognitiva: uma Abordagem Inicial com Redes Neurais de Aprendizagem Profunda
Authors: Carneiro Cleverson , Beleski Nicolas Mansur , Lugo Gustavo Giménez
Published: February 2025

O presente trabalho aborda a funcionalidade de interpretar imagens como uma tarefa cognitiva em agentes. Para verificar alguns dos limites das abordagens consideradas mais efetivas foram efetuados experimentos com redes convolucionais. A principal contribuição, a partir dos resultados, é a constatação e explicitação de possíveis caminhos para elaborar uma arquitetura cognitiva que, embora utilize aprendizagem profunda para aquisição de entradas, o faça sob um arcabouço cognitivo.
Professionelles Handeln unter formalisierten Bedingungen nach §35a SGB VIII
Authors: Dahlmeier Antonia , Mansouri Yousra
Published: February 2025

Seit dem Inkrafttreten des Bundesteilhabegesetzes (BTHG) gilt für die Bedarfserhebung zur Bewilligung von Eingliederungshilfe für Kinder und Jugendliche nach §35a SGB VIII die Nutzung standardisierter Instrumente nach §13 SGB IX. Mit welchen Folgen?
Role of Explainable AI in Crop Recommendation Technique of Smart Farming
Authors:   Computer Science & Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Assam, India, Akkem Yaganteeswarudu , Biswas Saroj Kumar , Varanasi Aruna
Published: February 2025

Smart farming is undergoing a transformation with the integration of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve crop recommendations. Despite the advancements, a critical gap exists in opaque ML models that need to explain their predictions, leading to a trust deficit among farmers. This research addresses the gap by implementing explainable AI (XAI) techniques, specifically focusing on the crop recommendation technique in smart farming.
An experiment was conducted using a Crop recommendation dataset, applying XAI algorithms such as Local Interpretable Model-agnostic Explanations (LIME), Differentiable InterCounterfactual Explanations (dice_ml), and SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP). These algorithms were used to generate local and counterfactual explanations, enhancing model transparency in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which mandates the right to explanation.
The results demonstrated the effectiveness of XAI in making ML models more interpretable and trustworthy. For instance, local explanations from LIME provided insights into individual predictions, while counterfactual scenarios from dice_ml offered alternative crop cultivation suggestions. Feature importance from SHAP gave a global perspective on the factors influencing the model's decisions. The study's statistical analysis revealed that the integration of XAI increased the farmers' understanding of the AI system's recommendations, potentially reducing food insufficiency by enabling the cultivation of alternative crops on the same land.
Study of Open-source Software Adoption Strategy in E-government: Madinah Development Authority
Authors:   King Abdul-Aziz University/Information Systems Department, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Elhag Salma M.
Published: February 2025

Open Source Software (OSS) has gained significant traction in the government sector due to its potential to reduce costs, enhance security, and offer diverse benefits. This study focuses on the adoption of OSS within the Madinah Development Authority (MDA), a Saudi Arabian governmental agency. It aims to explore the OSS adoption process, identify challenges, and propose solutions to maximize its benefits. Employing a hybrid approach, data were collected through preliminary interviews with managers and a structured questionnaire survey among MDA employees. A SWOT analysis was conducted to evaluate the organization's IT environment and staff capabilities. The study’s key contribution is the development of a phased strategy tailored for MDA to successfully adopt OSS, addressing identified challenges and optimizing the benefits of open-source solutions for government operations.
Tvorba učebních úloh založených na kreativních postupech s akcentem na interdisciplinární potenciál výtvarné edukace na 1. stupni základní školy
Authors: Vašíková Jana
Published: February 2025

Předkládaná stať reaguje na aktuální pojetí výtvarné výchovy v prostředí základní školy a na základě teoretické opory stanovuje kritéria pro tvorbu učebních úloh, které směřují k rozvíjení kulturní kompetence, studentkami oboru Učitelství prvního stupně základní školy. Cílem této výzkumné studie je objasnit proces tvorby učebních úloh založených na kreativních postupech studentkami Učitelství pro první stupeň ZŠ. Zaměřujeme se na přípravu a realizaci výuky založené na propojování vzdělávacích obsahů, konkrétně prostřednictvím jedné didaktické disciplíny (výtvarné výchovy) do neuměleckých předmětů. Ve výzkumu je uplatněn kvalitativní design. Studie je rozdělena na část teoretickou, kde je popsán normativní metodický rámec práce, a část empirickou. Výzkumná data měla podobu příprav (n = 33) studentek na výuku výtvarné výchovy na 1. stupni ZŠ a byla shromážděna v rámci výuky Didaktiky výtvarné výchovy na vysoké škole. Následně byly vedeny nestrukturované rozhovory se studentkami oboru Učitelství pro 1. stupeň základní školy také v počtu 33. Z výsledků šetření vyplývá, že i přes neviditelnou náročnost přípravy a realizace expresivních úloh studentky vytvářely učební úlohy, které směřovaly ke skutečnému obsahu výtvarné výchovy. Klíčovou teoretickou oporou při zpracování tématu byla didaktická znalost obsahu. Následně také teoretické konstrukty (symetrická korelace, kognitivní integrace, expresivní experimentace) a jejich aplikace do praktické roviny. Po aplikaci kognitivní integrace, expresivní experimentace a za využití reflektivního dialogu se učební úlohy posouvají v pomyslném evaluačním poli směrem k inovaci. Poznatky z výzkumu jsou využitelné pro koncipování kurikula v didaktické přípravě budoucích učitelů.
Анализ понятий, оснований изменений и расторжения брачного договора: правовой и социальный аспекты
Authors: Крылов М.К.
Published: February 2025

брачный договор – особый правовой инструмент, позволяющий супругам определить свое имущество. Несмотря на это, его заключение не распространено из-за различных причин, включая недоверие граждан к данному документу. Материал и методы. Для изучения данной темы использовали данные с сайта Минюста РФ и Росстата, а также результаты опроса среди россиян, заключивших брачный договор. Результаты исследования показали, что с 2016 по 2021 год количество заключаемых брачных договоров увеличилось более чем в 3 раза, а в 2023 году за первые 9 месяцев количество заключенных брачных договоров выросло на 11% [6]. Выводы исследования подчеркнули, что практика заключения брачных соглашений до сих пор не достигла должного уровня развития. Значимость таких соглашений, как средства урегулирования семейных конфликтов и обеспечения исполнения имущественных и семейных обязательств, явно очевидна, но данная концепция пока не до конца понята и принята в нашем обществе.

a prenuptial agreement is a special legal instrument that allows spouses to determine their property. Despite this, its signing has not been disseminated due to various reasons, including citizens' distrust of this document. Material and methods. To study the issue, we used data from the website of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation and Rosstat, as well as the results of a survey among Russians who signed a prenuptial agreement. The results of the study showed that from 2016 to 2021, the number of prenuptial agreements increased by more than 3 times, and in 2023, in the first 9 months, the number of prenuptial agreements increased by 11%. The findings of the study showed that the practice of concluding marriage agreements has not yet reached the proper level of development. The importance of such agreements as a means of resolving family conflicts and ensuring the fulfillment of property and family obligations is clearly obvious, but this concept has not yet been fully understood and accepted in our society.
Работодатель как потенциальный субъект влияния на демографическую ситуацию в Тульской области: социально-правовой аспект
Authors: Леонова Ю.Ю.
Published: February 2025

в статье на примере Тульской области анализируется новая формируемая государством политика по вовлечению работодателей в решение демографических проблем регионов. Автором исследуется нормативно-правовая база данного вопроса, проводится социологическое исследование мнения фертильного населения Тульского региона в области мер поддержки работников с детьми, а также оценка взаимосвязи представлений респондентов с репродуктивными намерениями. Сбор данных проводился весной 2024 года, респондентами выступили студенты старших курсов тульских университетов, клиенты и партнеры одного из ведущих кадровых агентств Тулы. Полученные результаты социологического опроса подтвердили возможность коррекции демографической ситуации путем вовлечения работодателей в решение демографических проблем в Тульской области.

using the example of the Tula region, the article analyzes a new policy being formed by the state to involve employers in solving demographic problems in the regions. The author examines the regulatory framework of this issue, conducts a sociological study of the opinion of the fertile population of the Tula region in the field of support measures for workers with children, as well as an assessment of the relationship between respondents' perceptions and reproductive intentions. The data collection was carried out in the spring of 2024, the respondents were senior students of Tula universities, clients and partners of one of the leading recruitment agencies in Tula. The results of the sociological survey confirmed the possibility of correcting the demographic situation by involving employers in solving demographic problems in the Tula region.
Analysis of the Criminalization of Violating Acts Legal Sociology in the Era of Modern Globalization
Authors: Nur Ramadhani Fadhilah , Bagus Adhitya Yoga , Adi Junaedi Uday , Gunawan Sigit , Dikrurahman Diky
Published: February 2025

The modern era of globalization has brought significant changes in various aspects of life, including in the legal field. Rapid technological developments and increasingly close interconnections between nations have created various new challenges for law enforcement. One of the challenges that arises is the criminalization of actions that violate legal sociology. The aim of this research is to conduct an analysis of the criminalization of unlawful behavior within the framework of legal sociology in the era of modern globalization. This research uses non-doctrinal research methods. The data collection technique in this research is literature study. The data that has been collected is then analyzed in three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The research results show that forms of criminalization that violate legal sociological norms in the era of modern globalization include drugs, prostitution, pornography, vandalism, religious blasphemy and white collar crime. Criminalization of acts that violate legal sociology in the era of modern globalization is a complex issue that has a significant impact on human rights, social justice and social interaction. Efforts to prevent these acts require multi-faceted efforts involving various stakeholders, such as government, law enforcement, civil society and academics. Implications of the research, the findings of this research underscore the necessity for a holistic approach in addressing the criminalization of actions that violate legal sociology. Policymakers must consider the social and cultural contexts of criminal behavior to develop effective laws and regulations.
Assessment of Student Outcomes of Mobile Game-Based Learning
Authors: GWEE Susan , CHEE Yam-San , TAN Ek-Ming
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we investigate the effect of the mobile game-based social studies curriculum Statecraft X on the quality of student work. This curriculum involved 34 secondary three students using a mobile game played on Apple iPhones— Statecraft X—to engage in governorship practices in the game world of Velar. As part of the Play-between-World curriculum, students also construct their ideal practices of governance in the fictional world of Bellalonia through in-class and outside the classroom activities. The control group of 39 students underwent the regular curriculum in the school for the same duration. Students in the intervention group had significantly higher scores for the assessment criteria of relevance, perspective, and personal voice in a writing task than those in the control group.
A Mobile Application for Collecting Numerical and Multimedia Data during Experiments and Field Trips in Inquiry Learning
Authors: GIEMZA Adam , KUNTKE Oliver , HOPPE H. Ulrich
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we present work in progress on developing and integrating a mobile application for collecting numerical and multimedia data into a learning environment called SCY-Lab. This learning environment is currently being developed within the European SCY project on collaborative inquiry learning. In SCY, collaboration is centered around the sharing of "emerging learning objects" (ELOs) produced by the students themselves. The aim of this paper is to show how the ELO centered approach of SCY has been used to integrate mobile scenarios into the SCY system.
The Effect of a System with GPS and e-map on Junior High School Student’s Achievement and Sense of Direction in Geography m-learning
Authors: LAN Yu-Feng , WANG Yu-Hsien
Published: February 2025

M-learning is an important role in e-learning environment by mobile device. However, in Taiwan junior high education, few research was to develop an m-learning system on the geography curriculum. Geography courses are quite indispensable. The sense of direction of training is one of the first studies in Taiwan junior high education of geography curriculum; however, many students’ sense of direction is not particularly good. In addition, geographic information systems (GISs) and global positioning systems (GPSs) are the best technology of map in this era. Thus, this study attempts to develop a system with GPS and e-map function to foster the students’ sense of direction. The participants, 12 junior high students on Taiwan for first year students, were invited to participate in this study. After the experiment, the study conduced a post-test and a satisfaction survey of the system. The results showed that using the proposed system enhances students to learn in terms of the sense of direction.
Use of ICT for Training in Simultaneous Singing and Piano Playing and The Improvements it Achieves
Authors: NAKAHIRA Katsuko T. , AKAHANE Miki , FUKAMI Yukiko
Published: February 2025

As a way to exploit Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the provision of training in simultaneous singing and piano playing, we introduced a method of requiring students to view e-learning material and to submit videos of their performance. In this paper, we evaluate how this method improves students’ performance skills, based on the length of time the students spent in viewing the e-learning material, the reports submitted by the students, the videos of the students’ performance taken in the course of their regular practice, and the results of their mid-term and final performance exams. It is shown that (1) the combination of the viewing of the e-learning material and the submission of performance videos, which are both non-face-to-face training, encourages the students to undertake self-training and can considerably improve their performance skills, and that (2) it is necessary to provide face-to-face training for certain skills that cannot be improved through non-face-to-face training.
An evaluation of a specialized portable system for tertiary distance teaching of ESOL
Authors: HUSSAIN Norlaila , JOHNSON Russell , KEMP Elizabeth
Published: February 2025

This paper reports on the piloting in Thailand of a prototype English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) learning appliance. Two evaluations were held with volunteers from a Thai open university. The participants worked through a set of scenarios designed to evaluate their ability to use all the principal features of the appliance while remaining focused on the learning content. The results confirmed the feasibility and utility of the concept of a learning appliance for ESOL, while highlighting the importance of a close match between the learning content and the forms in which the content is presented. Lessons were also learnt about the special challenges involved when evaluating software across multiple cultures and countries.
A New Perspective for Metacognition-Driven Learning
Authors: KAYASHIMA Michiko , MIZOGUCHI Riichiro
Published: February 2025

While the importance of metacognition is widely acknowledged in education, some researchers indicate that the domain of metacognition is one that lacks coherence. In order to overcome this issue, it is necessary that each researcher explains what he addresses as metacognition by using his own or other people’s framework of metacognition. We propose a new framework for metacognition which explains what types of metacognitive activity occurs and what types of metacognition-driven learning they cause. With this framework, it becomes possible not only to identify what types of metacognitive activity or what types of metacognition-driven learning a computer system supports but also to propose new functions that support the various types of metacognitive activity and metacognition-driven learning.
Application of Puzzles to unpuzzle the Programming difficulty through Spoken Tutorial workshops
Authors: ERANKI Kiran , MOUDGALYA Kannan
Published: February 2025

Computer programming is a challenging subject to teach and learn both for students as well as teachers. Cognitive skills such as programming comprehension and debugging are the most important skills necessary for a programmer. Students have a difficulty to build these cognitive skills either due to lack of resources, pedagogy and feedback mechanisms. In order to address some of these challenges spoken tutorial puzzle based approach has been discussed focusing on programming comprehension and debugging skills of the learners. A study has been conducted to analyze the cognitive difficulties of students in programming education through spoken tutorial based workshops. This study comprised of a group of non-CS engineering under graduates. It is noted that majority of students showed cognitive difficulties related to programming, debugging and program comprehension, irrespective of the programming language used. This paper discusses how puzzles help in building the programming skills of the learners. We also discuss the challenges and benefits of using puzzles to teach programming skills.
Inquiry-based learning for meta-cognitive training in semantic open learning space
Authors: JOUAULT Corentin , SETA Kazuhisa
Published: February 2025

This research’s objective is to train learners’ meta-cognitive skills in self-directed learning of history. Learners use a learning environment that provides support and regulates their learning processes using inquiry-based learning. Learners use the system to learn in an open learning space reinforced with semantic information. All the provided support is generated automatically using this semantic open learning space. The support is provided in the form of inquiry questions generated by the system. These questions are designed to direct learners to new information and trigger history thinking.
Effective eLearning through MOOC: Lessons learnt in selecting a MOOC
Authors: GAMAGE Dilrukshi , PERERA Indika , FERNANDO Shantha
Published: February 2025

Perspectives of eLearning is changing with the introduction of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC). The pedagogy introduced by MOOC has identified as more effective than typical eLearning courses. However MOOCs are facing challenges due to the lower course completion rates. There have been many MOOCs introduced to the community within last two years. However not all the MOOCs meet the goals of learner or provide effective learning. Hence it is important to identify the factors affecting effective learning in MOOCs. In this research, author as an active MOOC participant for a period of 2 years in 16 attempted courses with 5 different platforms gathered and analyzed data from interviews, observations of students’ behavior using Grounded theory. The research found 10 dimensions affect to an effective learning to take place in MOOC. Careful attention to these dimensions will increase the users’ sustainability in the MOOCs. The results will be a benchmark and a guide to any MOOC user or MOOC developer attempting to produce or participate in an effective eLearning experience.
SISTEM INFORMASI REKAM MEDIS PADA KLINIK HEWAN POPON PETCARE BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Bua Florenza Limbong , Palumpun Yulius
Published: February 2025

Klinik Hewan Popon Petcare merupakan salah satu klinik yang mempuyai fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan hewan peliharaan yang berada di Kota Jayapura. Namun dalam proses pelayanannya masih menggunakan sistem secara manual yaitu mencatat semua data klinik kedalam kertas, sehingga klinik hewan Popon Petcare sering mengalami kendala-kendala yang berhubungan dengan proses pengolahan data hewan, data rekam medis hewan dan data jadwal kontrol ulang atau vaksin hewan secara berkala. Data tersebut terkadang menjadi rusak, bahkan hilang, sehingga tidak dapat diketahui lagi oleh pemilik hewan dan juga  informasi terbaru dari klinik juga sulit diakses oleh pemilik hewan, sehingga pemilik hewan tidak mendapat informasi terbaru dari klinik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah membuat Sistem Informasi Rekam Medis Klinik Popon Petcare Berbasis Web yang dapat digunakan untuk membantu atau memudahkan klinik popon petcare  melakukan proses pendataan hewan, perekaman data rekam medis, memberikan informasi data rekam medis dan jadwal kontrol ulang hewan dan vaksin  kepada pemilik hewan serta informasi terbaru klinik hewan popon petcare. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah Sistem Informasi Rekam Medis Klinik Popon Petcare Berbasis Web. Diharapkan sistem ini dapat digunakan klinik hewan Popon Petcare untuk membantu atau memudahkan melakukan proses pendataan hewan, perekaman data rekam medis, memberikan informasi data rekam medis dan jadwal kontrol ulang hewan dan vaksin  kepada pemilik hewan serta informasi terbaru klinik hewan Popon Petcare Kota Jayapura.
El aprendizaje colaborativo y las TICS en el Grado de Trabajo Social
Authors: Millán Franco Mario , Domínguez de la Rosa Laura
Published: February 2025

La complejidad del mercado laboral y de la sociedad actual demandan personas que sean capaces de trabajar en equipo de forma cooperativa y colaborativa, donde cada vez son más frecuentes los grupos de trabajo, las dinámicas de equipo y las estructuras más horizontales que jerárquicas. De esta forma, el propio proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje propuesto por el Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior (EEES) sostiene nuevos desafíos en la formación universitaria, incluyendo el grado en Trabajo Social. Esto supone un cambio tanto a nivel cualitativo como cuantitativo en la enseñanza, en la adaptación curricular de las asignaturas y en el nuevo aprendizaje de los estudiantes de esta disciplina. Lejos de ser una cuestión baladí, lo anterior se sitúa como una gran potencialidad en la formación universitaria, desde el planteamiento de que la educación universitaria debe estar enfocada a la capacitación y adquisición de competencias para la adecuada adaptación del alumnado al mercado laboral. Entre estas nuevas iniciativas, con el objetivo de que la educación en el nivel superior sea un reflejo de las necesidades de la realidad sociolaboral actual, destacan la aplicación de un modelo de enseñanza basado en el aprendizaje colaborativo y el manejo de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TICS).
Navigating “Identity Crisis” in Taufiq Rafat’s ‘Stone Chat’ and Rizwan Akhtar’s ‘Pakistani Story’: A Post-colonial and Cultural Hybridity Theory
Authors: Manahil Fatima Lodhi  , Alishba Shoaib  , Ayesha Mustafa  , Hamna Farooq
Published: February 2025

This research deeply studies ‘Identity Crisis’ in “Pakistani Story” and “Stone Chat” by shedding light on the complexities of identity formation in the context of post- partition Pakistan. By applying the concepts of Homi K. Bhabha; hybridity and third space and Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak’s concepts of subaltern and otherness, this study examines the post-colonialism influence on Pakistani society. Contradiction between ‘self ‘ and ‘other’, native-alien cultural clashes, love and hate relationships, third space, hybridity and subaltern are the major concepts in both poems. This paper explains the intersection of both theories in explaining the quintessential post-colonial experience explored by these writers. It also explores the psychological and sociocultural struggle for identity in post-partition Pakistan through a textual analysis of poems exploring this concept and indigenous struggle to adopt the culture of invader in order to get acquiescence but is treated as inferior or other. This study is helpful in understanding identity fragmentation in postcolonial context in Pakistani literature by highlighting the importance of hybridity, third space, subaltern and otherness.
Investigating the Causes of Interest Rate Spread in Banking Sector of Pakistan: A Panel Data Analysis
Authors: Muhammad Tariq  , Muhammad Hasan  , Fahad Ghani  , Atif Aziz
Published: February 2025

The main purpose of this research is to examine the underlying causes and key determinants of interest rate spread, aiming to identify the factors that influence variations in the interest rate spread among banks in Pakistan. To realize the objective of the research, the researcher relied on the panel data by using a dependent variable, namely, Banks' Interest Rate Spread, and independent variables, namely, Deposits, Non-Performing Loans, Administrative Expenses, and Market Share, regarding the sample of 30 Banks operating in Pakistan. The data pertains to the five years that are from 2011 till 2015, and the researcher obtained the dataset from the Pakistan Stock Exchange, PSE. The analysis started with applying the PLS in order to test the hypotheses of the study. In addition, the REM and FEM models were estimated and compared between PLS and FEM by the Redundant Fixed Effects Test, and between FEM and REM by the Correlated Random Effects - Hausman Test. All the statistical analysis was done using EViews8 software. This study found deposits and nonperforming loans to negatively and significantly influence the banks' interest rate spreads. On the other hand, administrative expenses and market share influence it positively and significantly. This was found consistent for the model under Fixed Effects Modeling (FEM) by comparing Panel Least Square and Fixed Effect model. However, the comparison results between FEM and the Random Effects Model (REM) suggested that REM is more efficient and appropriate. While testing all the variables we came across the idea that interest rate spread is determined by several factors which includes but not limited to Deposits, Non-Performing Loans, Administration Expenses and Market Share. It has also been concluded that Bank spread is significantly improved due to Market Share and Raise in Expenses in different perspectives, however, the deposits and Non- Performing Loans perspective could play negative role in Bank’s Performance or Spread determination.
Emotional Sensitivity and Mental Health Outcomes: A Systematic Investigation of the Mitigating Effects of Psychological Mediators
Authors: Dr. Azhar Khan  , Muhammad Musa Gul  , Nasir Ali
Published: February 2025

This study gives a coherent model to examine the challenging path between emotional sensitivity and mental health outcomes in healthcare employees, emphasizing the impact of mediating factors including Coping Strategies, Social Support, Emotional Regulation and Cognitive Distortions in this interplay. The essential goal of this recommended model is to make clear how the negative impacts of emotional sensitivity on mental health outcomes might be alleviated through numerous mediating elements. The proposed look at utilizes a quantitative methodology, using a dependent survey questionnaire to collect facts on unbiased variables (emotional sensitivity), established variables (mental health outcomes), and mediators (Coping Strategies, Social Support, Emotional Regulation, and Cognitive Distortions). This observe is primarily based on the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping, presenting a stable theoretical basis for comprehending the interaction among emotional sensitivity and various environmental occasions. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) might be used to confirm the size version and study the hypothesized correlations. The sample technique will use stratified random sampling to guarantee vast representation across numerous sectors and demographic businesses, for this reason improving the generalizability of the outcomes. This observe will elucidate the contextual variables affecting the effect of emotional sensitivity on intellectual health by figuring out moderating factors including agency culture and work demands. The outcomes are anticipated to aid within the creation of tailored treatments that enhance resilience and productivity in healthcare environments, laying the degree for future look at aimed toward longitudinal critiques and the research of other moderating factors.
Analysis of the Strengths and Weaknesses of Employing Foreign Workers at Company X
Authors: Pratama Vazly Arris , Hakim Azis
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study was to determine the advantages and disadvantages of using foreign workers in company X. The research method used was qualitative research. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, documentation, and interviews with 10 sources consisting of officials and workers in the company, both foreign and local workers. The research data that had been collected was then analyzed in depth. The results of the study showed that the use of foreign workers had several advantages and disadvantages. The advantages are that foreign workers who have the skills needed by the company, have broad insight to come up with new ideas as company innovations and increase the company's value in front of both national and international clients. While the disadvantages are that the use of a single workforce requires high costs, cultural and language differences create a difficult level of adaptation, cause a lot of unemployment in the country, and regulatory changes that do not cause companies to be alert to various regulatory changes regarding the use of foreign workers in their companies. Therefore, the use of foreign workers must be carried out wisely according to the company's capabilities and needs while still considering the quality of domestic workers.
Risk Factors for Occupational Fatigue in Construction Workers: A Systematic Review
Authors: Ghaisani Dinda Adharia , Susilowati Indri Hapsari
Published: February 2025

Occupational fatigue is a common issue in various industries, particularly in the construction sector, which is characterized by high occupational risks. This study aims to identify the risk factors contributing to occupational fatigue among construction workers and propose strategies to mitigate these risks. The research employs a systematic literature review method following PRISMA guidelines. The literature search was conducted using Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect with keywords such as “Occupational Fatigue,” “Work Fatigue,” “Construction Worker,” “Risk Factor,” and “Construction,” covering publications from 2014 to 2024. Articles were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure relevance. The review of 12 selected articles identified several key risk factors associated with occupational fatigue, including job complexity, work stress, psychological health conditions, age, tenure, work climate, workload, and unsafe working conditions. Additionally, a negative work climate, excessive workload, and hazardous work environments were found to be major contributors to workplace fatigue. The findings indicate that addressing these risk factors is essential for improving worker safety and well-being. Implementing targeted interventions, such as workload management, stress reduction programs, and improvements in occupational health and safety standards, can significantly reduce fatigue levels among construction workers. These measures can also enhance productivity and overall job satisfaction in the construction industry.
Capacity Management Strategy for Handling Traffic Load with Dijkstra Algorithm at PT XYZ
Authors: Rahmah Najma Syarifa , Hamami Faqih , Fa’rifah Riska Yanu
Published: February 2025

In the digital era marked by rapid data growth, network congestion occurs when network capacity cannot handle the transmitted data volume, becoming a significant challenge that impacts the Quality of Service (QoS). This study proposes an effective capacity management strategy, which includes alternative routing, load balancing, and capacity enhancement, involving the optimized Dijkstra Algorithm and a Decision Support System (DSS) to improve QoS. The Dijkstra Algorithm is effective in reducing the load on congested routes and ensuring balanced traffic distribution, which enhances the capacity and reliability of the network. The results indicate a reduction in packet loss from 142.353 to 66.340 packets (or 53,39%) and an increase in the number of packets successfully transmitted from 122.542 to 198.555 packets (or 61,98%). Specific node capacity increases have significantly bolstered data transmission success. This comprehensive strategy not only improves the reliability of data transmission and network performance consistency but also enables the network to adapt to growing demands without degrading performance, confirming the efficacy of capacity management in addressing capacity challenges and improving QoS.
Analysis of Social Media Strategy on Behavioral Changes: A Case Study of Dilans Indonesia Organization
Authors: Dhamayanti Elfryda Amelia , Putri Yuliani Rachma
Published: February 2025

Digital media access is crucial for the disabled and elderly, but access gaps limit their participation. Dilans Indonesia seeks to empower and fight for their rights through social media. This research aims to analyze the strategies implemented through Dilans Indonesia's social media aimed at achieving changes in public behavior. The initiative of the establishment of Dilans Indonesia is to empower individuals with disabilities and the elderly to become empowered and independent communities while advocating the voices of the disabled and elderly community to the government. This research uses a qualitative research method with a case study approach, which is analyzed through data processing using NVivo software. The research findings show that social media activities carried out by Dilans Indonesia in promoting a culture of inclusive living have created changes in individual perspectives and behaviors towards disability issues as well as increased visibility and involvement of the disabled and elderly community. The continuity in the delivery of the message campaign is in line with the social marketing strategy applied, with the aim of raising awareness, expanding understanding, and changing people's perspectives, attitudes and behaviors towards people with disabilities and the elderly.
Social and Infrastructural development of Tribal population in Koraput district of Odisha: A Case Study
Authors:   Research Scholar, Om Sterling Global University, Hisar, Haryana, Nayak Mahendra Kumar
Published: February 2025

This paper presents a comprehensive case study examining the social and infrastructural development of tribal populations in the Koraput district of Odisha, India. The study on a development intervention orchestrated through a collaborative framework involving government agencies, civil society organizations, and tribal communities themselves. The primary focus is on elucidating the multifaceted challenges faced by tribal communities in this region, including pervasive poverty, systemic marginalization, and limited access to essential services. However, the research also underscores the immense potential for fostering sustainable development and empowering tribal communities through concerted efforts. Central to this investigation is the recognition of the critical role played by mass media in shaping the lives of tribal communities. By harnessing the power of mass media, specifically through the establishment of community radio stations, CSC and mobile towers, previously unreached and tribal backward areas have witnessed transformational changes. These media platforms have not only facilitated communication within and beyond tribal communities but have also acted as conduits for disseminating critical information about development initiatives, government policies, and available resources.This paper also highlights the challenges faced by tribal communities, including poverty, marginalization, and lack of access to basic services. This paper also emphasizes the importance of cultural sensitivity in the process of development. It underscores the necessity of tailoring interventions to align with the unique cultural norms, traditions, and beliefs of the tribal populations. Moreover, it highlights the imperative of promoting women’s empowerment within these communities, recognizing the pivotal role that women play in the social and economic fabric of tribal life. While the journey towards social and infrastructural development for tribal communities in Koraput district has been marked by significant challenges, this study illuminates the progress made through the collaborative efforts of both governmental and non-governmental organizations. Though there remains a substantial distance to traverse, these initiatives have engendered positive changes and hold the promise of ushering in lasting, sustainable development within these communities. However, various government and non-governmental organizations have undertaken initiatives to address these issues and promote the development of these communities. While there is still a long way to go, these initiatives have brought about positive changes and have the potential to bring about long-term development in these communities.
LNQ 2023 challenge: Benchmark of weakly-supervised techniques for mediastinal lymph node quantification
Authors: Dorent Reuben , Khajavi Roya , Idris Tagwa , Ziegler Erik , Somarouthu Bhanusupriya , Jacene Heather , LaCasce Ann , Deissler Jonathan , Ehrhardt Jan , Engelson Sofija , Fischer Stefan M. , Gu Yun , Handels Heinz , Kasai Satoshi , Kondo Satoshi , Maier-Hein Klaus , Schnabel Julia A. , Wang Guotai , Wang Litingyu , Wald Tassilo , Yang Guang-Zhong , Zhang Hanxiao , Zhang Minghui , Pieper Steve , Harris Gordon , Kikinis Ron , Kapur Tina
Published: February 2025

Accurate assessment of lymph node size in 3D CT scans is crucial for cancer staging, therapeutic management, and monitoring treatment response. Existing state-of-the-art segmentation frameworks in medical imaging often rely on fully annotated datasets. However, for lymph node segmentation, these datasets are typically small due to the extensive time and expertise required to annotate the numerous lymph nodes in 3D CT scans. Weakly-supervised learning, which leverages incomplete or noisy annotations, has recently gained interest in the medical imaging community as a potential solution. Despite the variety of weakly-supervised techniques proposed, most have been validated only on private datasets or small publicly available datasets. To address this limitation, the Mediastinal Lymph Node Quantification (LNQ) challenge was organized in conjunction with the 26th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI 2023). This challenge aimed to advance weakly-supervised segmentation methods by providing a new, partially annotated dataset and a robust evaluation framework. A total of 16 teams from 5 countries submitted predictions to the validation leaderboard, and 6 teams from 3 countries participated in the evaluation phase. The results highlighted both the potential and the current limitations of weakly-supervised approaches. On one hand, weakly-supervised approaches obtained relatively good performance with a median Dice score of 61.0%. On the other hand, top-ranked teams, with a median Dice score exceeding 70%, boosted their performance by leveraging smaller but fully annotated datasets to combine weak supervision and full supervision. This highlights both the promise of weakly-supervised methods and the ongoing need for high-quality, fully annotated data to achieve higher segmentation performance.
Exploring the Healing Power of Art Therapy
Authors:   Faculty of Education, Kampala International University, Uganda, Kashaka Nyiramukama Diana
Published: February 2025

Art therapy, an integrative and expressive approach to mental health, has emerged as a valuable tool for fostering emotional healing and psychological well-being. Rooted in the pioneering insights of Carl Jung and Hans Prinzhorn, art therapy leverages the therapeutic potential of creative expression to explore, regulate, and transform emotions. This paper investigates the theoretical underpinnings of art therapy, the psychological benefits of creative expression, and the diverse techniques employed in practice. Through compelling case studies and an analysis of evolving methodologies, the paper highlights how art therapy transcends traditional therapeutic models to address mental health challenges. Ethical considerations and future directions, including the role of technology in enhancing therapeutic outcomes, are also examined. This discussion underscores art therapy’s transformative power to foster resilience, alleviate anxiety and depression, and facilitate profound personal growth.

Keywords: Art therapy, Creative expression, Emotional healing, Mental health, Psychological resilience, Expressive arts.