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ON THE CONCEPT OF FINANCIAL STABILITY IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
Authors: Schweigl Johan
Published: January 2024

In this text, the author examines the concept of financial stability and its importance in the public interest, particularly in the context of the European Union (EU). He mainly outlines the core measures in the EU set for maintaining financial stability, including regulation and supervision, supervisory bodies and institutions, financial assistance funds, and monetary policy. The author emphasizes the critical role of financial stability in ensuring households’ and businesses’ access to credit and promoting economic growth, job creation, and rising standards of living. He argues that maintaining financial stability is the key responsibility of central banks and financial regulators and is necessary for achieving broader goals. The author concludes that further multidisciplinary research is needed to fully understand the complex interactions among the various components of the financial stability framework in the EU and to develop more effective policies for maintaining financial stability.
THE LEGAL CONCEPT OF ‘(OVERRIDING) PUBLIC INTEREST’ AS AN INDICATOR FOR CHANGING PREMISES IN GERMAN ENERGY LAW WITH REFERENCES TO THE EUROPEAN LEVEL FOCUSING ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Authors: Thierjung Eva-Maria
Published: January 2024

The aim of this article is to highlight the close correlation between the government’s regulatory ambitions and the use of the value-based term ‘public interest’ in the field of energy law, which is particularly shaped by political considerations. Special emphasis will be placed on the recent reforms in Germany and at the European level in the field of renewable energy (RE) in the electricity sector. These reforms, driven by the significant geopolitical changes since February 2022, aim to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy sources (RES), in particular, the construction and operation of energy plants using renewable energy sources and the related grid infrastructure. To achieve this goal, (selected) RES projects are recognised (presumably) as being of public interest and by these means given priority.
FOOTBALL SUPER LEAGUE AND THE VALUES OF EUROPEAN SPORT. CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE OPINION OF THE ADVOCATE GENERAL IN CASE C-333/21
Authors: Biliński Michał
Published: January 2024

The article presents author’s own opinion on case C-333/21 which concerns the controversial project of organizing a football Super League (ESL). The aim of this initiative is to develop a commercial organizational formula for football competition, which at the same time would be independent of the structures of FIFA and UEFA. For the above reasons, the resolution of the dispute before the Court of Justice of the European Union has a significant impact on the answer to the question about the future of the organizational structure of European football. In this case, the EU competition law and the determination of a catalog of values are of fundamental importance that could possibly justify compliance of the restrictions applied by FIFA and UEFA in relation to ESL organizers with Articles 101 and 102 TFUE.
PUBLIC INTEREST AS A DETERMINANT OF STATE INFLUENCE ON THE FINANCIAL MARKET IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Authors: Cyman Damian
Published: January 2024

The article discusses the issue of the influence of public interest on the regulation of the financial market. The basic challenges for regulators associated with the dynamic development of this market are presented. Anew regulatory paradigm aimed at introducing and implementing values necessary for the proper functioning of the financial market is discussed. The need to protect non-professional participants of this market is emphasized in particular. A new approach to the consumer model is taken into account where the rational consumer has become more susceptible to emotions and irrational behaviors. The special role of financial market stability is highlighted, which has become a kind of public good that is subject to special protection. The way in which public interest materializes in financial market regulations, not only in statutory law but also in soft law norms, is also discussed.
PUBLIC INTEREST AS A FEATURE OF PUBLIC FINANCE INSPECTION
Authors: Czudek Damian
Published: January 2024

This article deals with the selected attributes of public interest within the realization of public finance inspection. It is based on the hypothesis that inspection can be considered legitimate and legal only if it is properly justified by the protection of a specific public interest. From the interpretation perspective, the resolution of conflict, even a potential one, either with a private interest or possibly with another public interest, is essential. The article also points out that interest of the public in inspection outputs is a kind of protected public interest as well.
Prodrug Approach: NSAID Conjugates of Platinum Compounds as Anti-Cancer Agents
Authors: B NIJA
Published: January 2024

Prodrug based synthetic approach is a very promising area of research to enhance the pharmaco–kinetic and pharmaco-dynamic properties of the drugs with the remarkable reduction of the side effects. Prodrug can be used for drugs which are having poor solubility, poor transport properties, production of chronic side effects thus this approach provides a powerful tool for novel drug conjugate with improved therapeutic value. Platinum based anti-neoplastic agents are widely used in chemotherapeutic regimen but the side effects like hepatotoxicity, ototoxicity, cardiotoxicity, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, mucositis, stomatitis, pain, alopecia, anorexia, cachexia, cytopenias  and asthenia were reported. So the development of prodrugs by using platinum compounds and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs showed better therapeutic value with the reduction of side effects. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are broad class of drugs showed Analgesic, Anti–inflammatory and Anti-pyretic activities based on the mechanism of cyclooxygenase (cox-1 and cox-2) enzyme inhibition and formation of prostaglandins. Also Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have different targets to elicit various pharmacological actions and are beneficial for many other diseases.  The different targets are nuclear factor kappa B(NF-Κb), Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors(PPAR), Mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR), Autophagy, Cytochrome c, NSAID activated gene (NAG-1), Angiogenesis,  Resolvins,  Protectins, Maresins. This review focused on the development of platinum prodrugs by conjugating with different NSAIDs and the therapeutic applications of the developed novel molecules including dual action and triple action prodrugs. This review discussed the different aspects of prodrug based approach, Detail mechanism and other molecular targets of NSAIDs and the development of the platinum compounds –NSAID prodrugs.
Preparation and in vitro evaluation of synthetic high-density lipoproteins as parenteral drug delivery system for tamoxifen citrate
Authors: Radhi Ameerah , Ali Wedad K. , Al-Saedi Fitua
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study was to develop a bioinspired drug delivery system for tamoxifen citrate (TC) based on synthetic high density lipoproteins (sHDL). For this purpose, sHDL nanoparticles were prepared from a mimetic peptide (5A peptide) and different lipids using thin film hydration method followed by sonication and thermal cycling. Various formulation parameters including lipid composition, lipid to peptide ratio, and drug to carrier ratio had a remarkable impact on the properties and the release pattern of the nanoparticles. The optimized formula (F14) displayed a spherical morphology, average diameter of (35.7±12.4) nm, and a zeta potential (ζ) equals to (-48.4± 0.5) mV. The encapsulation efficiency and drug loading of F14 were (96.5±0.7%) and (9.65±0.1%), respectively. Besides, F14 showed a good stability in human plasma for 24 hours. The encapsulation of the lipophilic drug within the hydrophobic core of the nanocarrier enabled a slow drug release from nanoparticles which follows a near zero order controlled mechanism. The promising results of this study opens an avenue for using sHDL as a delivery system for administration of TC intravenously. Therefore, the optimized formula is suggested to be subject for future analyses in terms of in vitro cytotoxicity against breast cancer cells and in vivo evaluation in tumor bearing animals.
Evaluation of The Genoprotective Effect of Curcumin Against Methotrexate in Bone Marrow and Spleen Cells in Mice
Authors: Maryoosh Taif mohammed , Ali Faris Hassan  , Sajida  H.  Ismael  , Ahmed Hussein Saihood  , Kasim S. Hmood  , Nada N Al-Shawi
Published: January 2024

Curcumin is a yellow pigment produced from the rhizomes of the Curcuma longa plant and a primary chemo preventive component of turmeric is used as a spice and food coloring ingredient. Curcumin has a large number of pharmacological activities, such as anticancer, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-infectious, and anti-inflammatory properties.Investigation of the geno-protective effect of curcumin on methotrexate induces chromosomal aberrations of spleen and bone marrow cells. In this study, 32 mice were used and divided into four groups (eight mice at each group) as follows: Group1 (negative control): Dimethyl sulfoxide was given intraperitoneally to mice every day for ten days.Group2 (positive control): Mice were received a single dose (20mg/kg) of methotrexate intraperitoneally Group3: Mice were received (200mg/kg) of curcumin solution intraperitoneally for ten successive days.Group4: Mice were received (200mg/kg) of curcumin solution intraperitoneally for ten successive days and on the day 11, a single dose  of methotrexate ( 20 mg/kg ) was injected intraperitoneally . In animals treated with methotrexate, significant elevations of the chromosomal aberrations were observed along with a decline in the mitotic index. Meanwhile, there was a considerable elevation of the mitotic index and no detectable chromosomal changes in the curcumin-supplemented mice. The number of abnormal cells was reduced significantly in the curcumin-treated group in comparison with the methotrexate-treated group. The ability of curcumin to inhibit methotrexate's cytotoxic effects was shown by the compound's ability to raise the mitotic index. According to this finding, curcumin approved to be a protective agent against genotoxic effects of methotrexate.
Keywords: Curcumin, Chromosomal aberrations, Methotrexate, Mitotic index, Mice
The Antibacterial Activity of Angelica glauca in form of Silver Nanoparticles
Authors: Qasim Zahraa Sedeeq , Khadeeja Younis Abid2
Published: January 2024

Angelica glauca have been used traditionally as an over the counter herbal preparation, nowadays nanotechnology formulate metal  nanoparticles from  Angelica glauca in green synthesis method which increase Angelica glauca pharmacology and pharmaceutical application. The aims of present work  were to synthesis Angelica glauca silver nanoparticles from its methanolic extract,  phytochemicals detection,  investigation the morphology  and chemical  compound characteristic present in Angelica glauca  AgNPs by spectroscopic method of FT-IR, and scan electron microscope, and   finally in vitro  evaluation the antibacterial activity of Angelica glauca  in forms of  methanolic  extract and  silver nanoparticles. Extraction by soxhlet was the method used in preparation  Angelica glauca methanolic extract, to be use in preparation Angelica glauca silver nanoparticles, 5 phytochemicals  were detected,  in addition to detection Angelica glauca AgNPs characteristic  of active chemical compound and nanoparticles morphology by FT-IR and SEM, in vitro assessment antibacterial activity against Four types of control bacteria. Methanolic extract weight yielded from 250 g of Angelica glauca was 13.3g, in addition to phytochemical detection test was positive for alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, steroids and coumarins. However, detection of terpenoids, carbohydrate, saponine, quinine, and proteins showed negative result, FT-IR spectroscopy, which  showed a sharp band  with different wave length, indicating the presence of multi- functional group as aliphatic –CH3,  olefinic –C=C-, and  carbonyl C=O, particle size detected by SEM )mean ±SD) was 70.9nm±13.60. The antibacterial  activity of  Angelica glauca AgNPs was higher than methanolic extract. The two formula of Angelica glauca  exhibit a varying degree of antibacterial activity, Angelica glauca contain many bioactive phytochemical compounds when reduced to nanoparticles which can be used in curing health related problems and in many pharmaceutical application across the globe.
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Expression in Pulp Regeneration Treated By Hyaluronic Acid Gel in Rabbits
Authors: Hadi Rusul J. , Nawar Bahjet Kamil  , Nada M. H. AL-Ghaban  , Ban A Ghani  , Alaa W. Izzat
Published: January 2024

Among the most common dental problems, dental caries and trauma lead to the development of cavities and even tooth loss. Therefore, new regeneration techniques that are effective and toxic-free are needed. The use of scaffolds has created possibilities for the regeneration of tooth structure. Hydrogels made of hyaluronic acid have drawn many attention in regenerative medicine. Consequently, the objectives of the study were to estimate the impact of hyaluronic acid on pulp regeneration using histological evaluation and immunohistochemical localization of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). The entire sample consisted of 20 teeth (right and left upper central incisors) from ten rabbits, Their ages were between 10 and 12 months. They were used for pulp exposure and coronal pulp tissue removal. After pulp exposure, hyaluronic acid hydrogels were injected into the pulp chambers of the right upper central incisors in the  experimental group to promote pulp regeneration. The pulp chambers of the left  upper central incisors considered as the control group, and they were temporarily filled in without the injection of hyaluronic acid. The histological and immunohistochemical evaluations were done in two time periods: the first and second week after pulp exposure. The histological results showed the formation of reparative dentin in the experimental group with a high mean value (56.3) regarding predentin thickness, especially in the second-week duration, and a significant difference as compared with the control group. The immunohistochemical results disclosed that the experimental group showed strong positive expression for vascular endothelial growth factor in different pulpal cells with the highest mean value of the number of positively expressed cells (34.3) in the second- week duration, with a significant difference as compared with the control group. Hyaluronic acid hydrogel had a supporting function in pulp regeneration, according to the findings of the current study. This was demonstrated by an increase in the expression of VEGF throughout the cells in pulp tissue.
Consequences of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Abuse in Males, Sexual Hepatic and Metabolic Perspective
Authors: Mohammed Sura , Anwer Zina Mudhafar
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Background: anabolic androgenic steroids (AASs) are becoming increasingly popular between bodybuilders and people who want to enhance their physiques. However, according to the rise of the Internet and laws prohibiting sales of these substances without prescription, the route of obtaining and administration practices have become more and more dangerous.

Objective: Anabolic-androgenic steroids represents a group of synthetic testosterone derivatives its play an important role in clinical treatment. These group of drugs are widely abused among the general public to increase lean body weight and improve athletic performance. It has been reported that AAS use can cause many adverse effects. Although there are many related studies, the current study was to review the effect of AAS on serum levels of LH, FSH, prolactin, free testosterone, ALT, AST, T3, T4, TSH, haemoglobin and platelet in bodybuilders using these hormones and compare the results with control group.

Method: A 50 body builders were using gym routinely and were using AASs for at least 2 months interviewed and collect blood sample to measure certain lab data and see the effects of AAS on these lab data and compare results with control group who were using gym routinely but never use AAS before.

Results: The levels of eight parameters were significantly (P-value< 0.05) different according to the participating groups (AAS users vs control): LH, FSH, Prolactin, ALT, T3, TSH, haemoglobin and platelets. Five of the measured parameters were significantly (P-value< 0.05) lower in the group of AAS users compared to the control (non-user) group: LH, FSH, T3, TSH, and platelets. In contrast, the other three parameters (prolactin, ALT and haemoglobin) were significantly (P-value< 0.05) higher in the AAS user group compared to control group.

Conclusion:  the anabolic androgenic steroids had a harmful effect on multi physiological functions leading to hormonal disturbances.
Protective Effect of Omega-7 against Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Male Rats
Authors: H. Fadhel Mohammed , Ali F Hassan
Published: January 2024

Background: Doxorubicin is considered one of the most effective anticancer drugs, yet it is use is limited by its side effect mediated by the generation of reactive oxygen species. Omega-7, an antioxidant has shown to have a cardioprotective effect.

Aim of the study: evaluate a possible protective effect of omega-7 against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in male rats.

Methods: twenty-eight male rats were divided into 4 groups (7 for each group).  Group 1 (Negative control): healthy animals received normal saline orally as the vehicle for eight successive days and were sacrificed on day 9. Group 2 (positive control): animals that received a single dose of doxorubicin HCl (i.p 15mg/kg). Sacrificed the next day. Group 3: omega 7 was administered orally at a dose 100 mg/kg/day for eight days. On day 9, doxorubicin was administered IP (15mg/kg). Sacrificed on day 10. Group 4: omega 7 was administered orally at a dose 300 mg/kg/day for eight days. On day 9, doxorubicin was administered IP (15mg/kg) and sacrificed on day 10. Omega7 treatment started eight days before doxorubicin. The analysis was done on day 10.

 Results: In the present study, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase were significantly increased in the omega7 treated group when compared to the negative control group (p<0.05) at the same time, malondialdehyde and reactive oxygen species were significantly decreased in the omega7 treated group when compared to the negative control group (p<0.05).

Conclusion: this in vivo enzymatic study provides a piece of evidence for the possible effect of omega7 in the attenuation of cardiac toxicity in doxorubicin-treated patients
Preparation and Evaluation of Azithromycin as Rectal Suppository to Treat Bacterial Infection of COVID-19
Authors: Khalil Mena Raid , Hameed Ghaidaa Sulaiman , Basil Hanna Dalya
Published: January 2024

In this study azithromycin was formulated for the first time as co-amorphous system suppository system to achieve the maximum bioavailability and to avoid the side effect that might be with oral route which is associated with this drug during treatment of Corona virus secondary bacterial infection. In this study the co-amorphous system was characterized by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Powder X-ray Diffractometry (PXRD) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Eight different suppository formulas were prepared, these formulas were subjected to the dissolution test by Ph. Eur. Apparatus I (basket apparatus). The antibacterial activity was measured by the agar well-diffusion method. The results revealed the formation co-amorphous system. The formula in co-amorphous system with glycerin showed the best release for both azithromycin and curcumin. The combination and co-amorphous system showed double value of zone of inhibition rather than the drugs alone. This study will be interested in drugs company to find alternative rout of drug administration for serious infection that associated with GIT symptoms.
Language Lessons Learned? NATO Requirements and Norwegian Officer Cadets
Authors: Skilleås Hege Kristine , Grande Birgitte
Published: January 2024

This study establishes the extent to which Norwegian officer cadets have reached NATO English-language capability targets (NCT) on their graduation with a bachelor’s degree in Military Studies. It further investigates their opinions about the role of English language in the context of the officer profession. Cadets (n = 104) from the three military academies (Army, Navy, Air Force) filled in a Likert-scale questionnaire and afterwards tested on their language in accordance with NATO Standardization Agreement 6001. Analyses of test results showed that while very few cadets reached the NCT for officers working on international staffs; a larger number, however, reached the NCT for officer deployments to NATO operations, exercises, or training. While questionnaire respondents considered the English language instruction offered during their studies relevant to the military profession, the absence of a summative assessment of language proficiency would appear to influence motivation for language training efforts. We conclude that, in order to reach NCT, military educational institutions would do well to increase their focus on the NATO language standard and consider their future assessment practices.
Implementasi Pendidikan Ramah Anak Berbasis Literasi Digital Sebagai Upaya Mengantisipasi Kekerasan Seksual Pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar di Desa Sekarwangi Kecamatan Cibadak Kabupaten Sukabumi
Authors: Eskar Tri Denatara  , Suharjuddin Suharjuddin , Zulkarnaen Iskandar , Abadi Iwan , Rimbawani Vera , Agustina Putri Ayuni , Basuki Angger , Ayubi Salahuddin Al
Published: January 2024

Permasalahan kekerasan seksual yang salah satu pemicunya yaitu interaksi pada sejumlah platform media sosial dan rendahnya literasi digital untuk dapat melakukan selfcontrol untuk tidak mengakses konten yang berbau pornografi menjadi permasalahan yang dalam 2 tahun terakhir menjadi permasalahan yang perlu mendapatkan perhatian. Karenanya, perlu dilakukan sebuah edukasi yang masif dan menggunakan metode sugestopedia untuk mengimplementasikan Pendidikan Ramah Anak berbasis Literasi Digital. Upaya tersebut dapat dimulai dari tingkat siswa sekolah dasar yang sangat rentan guna mengantisipasi dan meminimalisir dampak buruk teknologi informasi dan internet. Mengingat belajar adaptif terhadap perkembangan zaman menjadi sebuah keniscayaan bagi setiap orang khususnya bagi para pendidik. Peranan pendidik sangat penting dalam memberikan pengawasan dan pendampingan anak dalam menggunakan teknologi digital. Tanpa pengawasan maupun pendampingan yang baik anak dan remaja sangat rentan terpapar konten-konten negatif seperti pornografi dan pornoaksi atau cybercrime lainnya yang tersebar di internet atau dampak lain dari penggunaan teknologi informasi yang tidak sebagaimana mestiya. Pedekatan sugestopedia menjadi pilihan tepat dikarenakan informasi diampaikan dengan teknik relaksasi dan konsentrasi yang dapat membantu para pembelajar mengelola sumber-sumber bawah sadar dan menyimpan informasi yang didapat dalam ingatan secara mendalam. Upaya ini merupakan terobosan baru yang dilakukan dengan memperhatikan karakteristik berpikir anak- anak dan remaja yang dipadukan dengan konsep literasi digital.Sebagai langkah awal, kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di SDN 10 Cibadak untuk mengembangkan prototype masyarakat literasi digital, dengan cara pemaparan materi dan ditindaklanjuti dengan monitoring buku saku literasi digital yang dapat diimplementasikan secara menyeluruh di Desa Sekarwangi, Kecamatan Cibadak, Kabupaten Sukabumi.
Dampak Keberadaan Wisata Renzo Edu Park Terhadap Peningkatan Pendapatan dan Perekonomian Warga Desa Sekarwangi Kecamatan Cibadak Kabupaten Sukabumi
Authors: Istanti Enny , Ekantoro Julyanto , Maulana Nur , Anwar Ulis Nansa , Putri Devina Arimbi Dwimita , Leksono Fatur Yanuardi , Ilhami Ginaris Putri , Syahputra Aditya Maulana , Agripina Ailsa
Published: January 2024

Abstract

The role of tourism is expected to have a major impact on national development. The stages of implementing this community service, through a qualitative descriptive approach, where this community service is carried out to explain a more detailed picture of a symptom or phenomenon by looking at the object, namely the impact of Renzo Edu park tourist attractions on increasing income and economy of residents of Sekarwangi Village, Cibadak District, Sukabumi Regency. Of the 20 respondents of Sekarwangi village community who were correspondent in service interview activities in the income range of Rp. 500,000 – Rp. 1,000,000 before the existence of Renzo park there were as many as 8 respondents or about 40% of all respondents, while after the construction of Renzo park there were 4 respondents which means that in this range there was a decline. Income range of Rp. 1,000,000 – Rp. 1,500,000 before the existence of Renzo park there were 7 respondents or around 35%, while after the construction of Renzo park there were 6 respondents or around 30% which means it has decreased. For income of Rp. 1,500,000 – Rp. 2,000,000 before the existence of Renzo park there were 5 respondents or about 25% of all respondents, while after the construction of Renzo park there were 10 respondents or about 50% of all respondents which means that in this range has increased.
Membangun Mimpi Perempuan Desa Sekarwangi Melalui Pelatihan UMKM
Authors: Untari Dhian Tyas , Hutahaean Erik Saut H , Khasanah Fata Nidaul , Perdini Tiara Anggita , Mulyanto Erwan
Published: January 2024

Melalui kegiatan survei dan obervasi sebelumnya, terdapat permasalahan utama yang dapat diidentifikasi adalah sebagai berikut; kurangnya pemaham tentang bagaimana membentuk usaha bagi para perempuan di Sekarwangi Kecamatan Cibadak, Sukabumi, kurangnya pemahaman terkait mengembangan produk dan kurangnya pemahaman terkait pemasaran digital. Kegiatan PKM melibatkan beberapa Perempuan di Desa Sekarwangi Kecamatan Cibadak, Sukabumi. Untuk mencapai tujuan kegiatan maka beberapa langkah yang akan dilakukan adalah sebagai berikut; observasi awalan untuk menginventarisir kebutuhan , membuat pelatihan terkait pembentukan badan usaha dan menyusun rencana pemasaran. Berdasarkan kegiatan tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa perempuan memiliki posisioning tersendiri dalam perekonomian keluarga. Memberdayakan perempuan berarti memberikan akses keluarga dalam meningkatkan taraf perekonomian dan kesejahteraan keluarga secara mikro dan masyarakat secara makro. Dalam kegiata ini juga didapatkan masukan bahwa masyarakat perlu lebih banyak bantuan dari para akademisi dan praktisi untuk mengembangkan usaha yang selama ini sudah digeluti dan membangun usaha baru, mengembangan ide dan kemampuannya.
Pendampingan Identifikasi Potensi Untuk Membentuk Usaha Wisata Adventuring di Gunung Puntang Berdasarkan Community Base
Authors: Hutahaean Erik Saut H , Khasanah Fata Nidaul , Untari Dhian Tyas , Hidarsah Ida , Fahrudin Adi , Perdini Tiara Anggita , Mulyanto Erwan , Saputra Farhan
Published: January 2024

Mount Puntang has a lot of potential to be used as a place for development and improvement of the quality of life of the people living around it. One of them is tourism potential. However, the situation on the ground raises several obstacles experienced by the community to develop tourism businesses. To be able to identify the need to overcome obstacles, three activities were designed in this activity. The activities carried out are knowledge transfer, focus group discussion, and field search. This activity involves the community who are activists in the maintenance and development of the potential of Mount Puntang from Cempaka Mulya village, Bandung Regency. The activists in question are activists of the puntang mountain brotherhood, puntang lestari cooperatives, and tourism observer communities. Through these three activities, results were obtained; Mount Puntang has unique potential that can be utilized for the improvement and development of people's lives. Adventuring tourism business is a positive field, however, it requires the establishment of institutional legality to be able to operate community-based tourism businessess.
Aluminum waste in alumina cement production (Mikhailovka)
Authors: Krutilin A. A. , Krapchetova T. V. , Inkova N. A. , Pakhomova О. К.
Published: January 2024

Alumina cement is a rapidly hardening hydraulic binder containing low-basic calcium aluminates in the final product. The alumina cement production by melting is widespread. Melting of the mixture consisting of bauxite and limestone is carried out in the temperature range of 1500 to 1600 °C, which entails enormous energy consumption and, accordingly, the higher cost of resulting products. The paper studies the possibility of reducing the melting point as well as the cost of the main mixture component bauxite via its replacement by aluminum-containing waste.

Purpose: Suggest the dependence between the mixture composition and the Al2O3 content in the initial aluminum waste; determine the best annealing temperature for alumina clinker; study strength properties of the resulting alumina cement and the effect of introduced limestone on the main quality index.

Methodology: The chemical composition of the aluminum waste (sludge and powder), raw mixtures, and resulting clinker are detected in laboratory conditions using spectrophotometry and flame photometry methods in accordance with the state standard. X-ray phase analysis of waste and clinker is based on the powder diffraction method and conducted on the Thermo Scientific ARL X'TRA Powder Diffractometer. Physical and mechanical tests are carried out in accordance with the state standard poly-fraction sand.

Research findings: Laboratory studies show that aluminum waste (sludge and powder), consisting of gibbsite and boehmite in combination with limestone, is suitable for the production of alumina clinker. Depending on the initial Al2O3 content, their content in the raw mixture ranges from 60 to 75 %.

Value: Depending on the composition, the fest annealing temperature for alumina clinker, is 1350 to 1400 ℃; the mineralogical composition of clinkers consists of 85–90 % calcium aluminates. Alumina cement strength determined in small test samples having normal density and the ratio 1:0, is high after 2 days and ranges from 33.7 to 40.6 MPa. The addition of 5 % crystalline limestone into cement accelerates the initial rate of hardening and improves the strength from 33.7 to 53.2 MPa after 2 days due to the additional formation of 3CaO·Al2O3·CaCO3·11H2O.
Rural architecture of e left bank of Saratov Volga region (interchange of different cultures) (Saratov)
Authors: Rybalkin Е. V.
Published: January 2024

The article examines the historical rural architecture on the territory of the modern Saratov region using the example of a peasant estate. Two neighboring groups of settlers are identified, who made up the main population of the left bank in the e 18th and early 20th centuries. Similarities and differences are indicated for the structure of peasant house. The principles of formation and places of distribution of various decorative finishing techniques are identified.

Purpose: The aim of this work is to identify ways and means of forming traditional architecture on the left bank of the Saratov Volga region.

Design/methodology/approach: Field research, the analysis of works of historians and local historians, critical analysis of archive a documents and literature review.

Practical implications: Identification of exclusivity of the historically developed architecture of villages. Information obtained identifies the architecture of the Saratov Volga region among the diversity of architecture of the Lower Volga regions in architectural and ethnographic aspects.

Value: The study of the regional architecture formation. The study of works of historians and local historians.
Determination of dynamic parameters of free vibrating materials (Nizhny Novgorod)
Authors: Khazov Р. А. , Shkoda I. V. , Tiagunova L. Yu.
Published: January 2024

The most commonly used methods for determination of dynamic properties are expensive and difficult to reproduce without specialised equipment. There is a need to develop simplified techniques that allow to determine specific material properties, avoiding the use of complex laboratory tests.

Purpose: The aim of this work is to develop and test a simplified methodology for determining dynamic properties of various materials using pine wood as an example.

Methodology: Experimental modelling using up-to-date measuring devices and analytical processing of the obtained results.

Research findings: The dynamic modulus of elasticity of pine wood is determined with high accuracy and coincides with reference values. The coefficient of vibration damping is obtained for the calculation of dynamic systems in near-resonance zones.

Practical implications: The proposed methodology can be used to determine the dynamic properties of new materials in order to enter these characteristics in software databases and computer complexes.

Originality: The proposed method of determining the dynamic parameters of the material is based on the analysis of two-support beam vibrations registered by an accelerometer.
Study on the application of TLS for bridge deflection inspection in Vietnam
Authors: Chieu Vu Dinh , Dung Luong Ngoc , Hung Cu Viet , Quang Vu Ngoc , Son Bui Ngoc
Published: January 2024

Inspecting defects, geometric size discrepancies compared to the design profile, and displacement under theload of the bridge structure aims to gather information and current data before putting the bridge into operation. However, the quality of inspection on the structure size performed by traditional methods usually takes time consuming and potentially unsafe due to difficulties in accessing because the bridge dimension is high and the rugged terrain is challenging, especially with bridges crossing rivers, deep valleys, etc. Therefore, applying modern, effective, and reliable inspection methods is essentially required. The Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS) is a technique to quickly and accurately gather topographic data points of objects’ surfaces. TLS is applied in many survey fields, including surveying the structure of bridge engineering. To evaluate the effectiveness of applying TLS, the research conducted a determination of the main span P61-62’s deflection of the balance casting bridge crossing the Vong intersection of the urban traffic bridge project Ring Road 2, Hanoi city during static load testing. Three methods to determine the deflection of the bridge span structure were implemented (1) Using dial indicators; (2) Using a total station to measure points reflecting attached to the structure of the bridge girder; (3) Applying TLS to inspect the structure at the time of no load and load. The results led to the conclusion that TLS methodology facilitates the determination of the bridge deflection with acceptable accuracy.
Transient analysis of functionally graded plates using extreme gradient boosting
Authors: Do Dieu T. T , Thai Son
Published: January 2024

This paper is aimed at quickly predicting the dynamic behavior of functionally graded plates using nontraditional computational approaches consisting of artificial neural networks (ANN) and extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost). Through the use of ANN and XGBoost, the dynamic behavior of the plate can be directly predicted based on optimal mapping, which is found by learning the relationship between input and output data from a data set during the training process. A data set including 1000 data pairs (input and output) is generated by using a combination of isogeometric analysis (IGA) and third-order shear deformation plate theory through iterations. In this model, a power index that controls the plate’s material distribution is regarded as input, and output consists of 200 values of deflection versus time. In order to demonstrate the effectiveness of XGBoost in terms of accuracy and computational time, results obtained by the optimal XGBoost model are compared to those obtained by the optimal ANN model and IGA.
CLASSROOM INTERACTION IN COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING OF SECONDARY SCHOOL
Authors: Lesiana Novi , Mulyadi  , Aswadi Jaya  , Pratiwi Etty
Published: January 2024

This research aimed to describe the dynamics of classroom interaction and examine the factors influencing it. The researcher utilized qualitative methods, including classroom observation, semi-structured interviews, and questionnaires. The findings revealed that the teacher predominantly led and controlled the interaction. Good interaction only occurs at the beginning of the lesson, so for the most part, the teacher initiates and the students only responded to the teacher by giving answers in the form of phrases or words.  For interaction between students they are interacted with their friends most of the time. But, mostly, it was not related to the English topic discussed.  The researcher also found several factors affecting classroom interaction, such as students' lack of motivation, hesitancy to speak and engage in class discussions due to limited vocabulary, embarrassment, and fear of making mistakes.
MERDEKA BELAJAR CURRICULUM AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL
Authors: Maulana Ivan , Veto Mortini Asti , Jaya Aswadi
Published: January 2024

This study aims to describe the innovation and obstacles of Implementation Merdeka Belajar Curriculum at junior high school number 7 of Palembang. This type of research is qualitative in a descriptive way. The key research instruments are observation, questionnaires, and interviews. The data source for this research is the results of interviews with the assistant principal of  academic affairs and curriculum sector as well as 10 teachers who teach using the Merdeka Belajar curriculum. The results found by researchers are : 1). Innovation from the implementation of Merdeka Belajar Curriculum at Junior High School Number 7 of Palembang has been running and implemented in accordance with the content of merdeka belajar  curriculum, which focuses on the Strengthening Pancasila Student Profile Project (P5). An innovative project of an independent school curriculum is called "Merdeka dari Sampah", 2). The implementation of the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum at Junior High School Number 7 of Palembang is very effective for teachers and students, 3). There are no obstacles to implementing the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum at Junior High School Number 7 of Palembang.
THE USE OF MOBILE-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (MALL) TECHNOLOGY IN ENGLISH CLASS
Authors: Kartika Sasti , Jaya Aswadi , Hermansyah Hermansyah , Pratiwi Etty , Kartikasari Dewi
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this research is to find out the Use of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) Technology in English classes. The problem of this research is how was the use of mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) technology in English classes. The method in this study is a qualitative method. Research techniques are carried out by means of observation, interviews, and documentation. Interviews were conducted with English teachers who teach in class VII.I. This research was conducted at SMP Negeri 2 Penukal. The results of the study stated that based on the results of the documentation obtained from the data of students who had carried out WhatsApp group activities in semester 1, and data on students who are doing WhatsApp groups in semester 2 when viewed from the results, self-management and students' motivation are very strong in conducting WhatsApp group learning, students are very active in WhatsApp groups activities, because this was done during a pandemic, until now finally the use of cellular technology is still being implemented at SMP Negeri 2 Penukal. Thus the use of mobile technology is very important to be applied in schools as a medium of distance learning. Makes it easier for teachers to give assignments to students, and control students to be more active in learning.
ANALYSIS OF THE LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY OF CLASS V PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN WRITING SHORT STORIES IN THE SUBJECT OF ENGLISH
Authors: Komalasari Ayu , Jaya Aswadi , Prasrihamni Mega
Published: January 2024

This research aims to determine the factors that cause the level of difficulty in writing short stories in class V English at SD Negeri 06 Sungai Pinang and efforts to overcome them. The type of research used is qualitative descriptive research with the research object being a small scope which is the focus of the research. Based on the description of the results of research analysis carried out in class V of SD Negeri 06 Sungai Pinang, from the results of observations it is known that class V students of SD Negeri 06 Sungai Pinang are still relatively low in writing short stories. This is caused by internal and external factors of students. Efforts made to overcome students' difficulties in writing short stories are by providing additional hours for students who have difficulty writing.
THE INFLUENCE OF THE FIELD TRIP METHOD ON DESCRIPTIVE TEXT WRITING SKILLS IN CLASS IV STUDENTS AT SD NEGERI 11 WARKUK SOUTH RANAU
Authors: Oktavira Mia , Marleni Marleni , Prasrihamni Mega
Published: January 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of the field trip method on descriptive text writing skills in class IV students at SD Negeri 11 Warkuk South Ranau. The method used is experimental research with the type of research carried out in this research being Pre Experimental Design with the form of research design using One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The population in this study was all 37 class IV students. Meanwhile, the sample used in this research was 24 class IVA students. Based on the calculation results, the T-count value was 10.360 > T-table 1.71 in the T-test sample. with sig value. (2-tailed) = 0.000 < 0.05, according to the basis for decision making in the paired sample T-test, it can be concluded that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected, which means that the use of the field trip method has an influence on the results of writing descriptive texts for class IV at SD Negeri 11 Warkuk South Ranau.
ЕВІДЕНЦІЙНІСТЬ У ТЕКСТАХ ПУБЛІЦИСТИЧНОГО СТИЛЮ СУЧАСНОЇ НІМЕЦЬКОЇ МОВИ
Authors: КІЙКО Юрій , ІЛЬЧУК Евеліна
Published: January 2024

Стаття присвячена встановленню особливостей застосування категорії евіденційності у текстах публіцистичного стилю сучасної німецької мови.

Життя у суспільстві неможливе без спілкування між людьми. Як учасники комунікації, вони обмінюються різною 

інформацією, виражають свої думки, почуття та намагаються передати свою точку зору опонентам. Часто комуніканти передають неперевірену інформацію, чужі думки та припущення. Тому в сучасному процесі спілкування виникає потреба вказувати на джерело інформації. Основною метою такої вказівки є намагання надати повідомленню більшої авторитетності.

Для німецькомовного медійного дискурсу характерне вживання інференційної та репортативної евіденційності. Зазначені види зумовлені тим, що зазначення джерела інформації є невід'ємними складовою професійного медійного тексту, оскільки журналісти, зазначаючи у своїх матеріалах думки інших (політиків, знаменитостей чи простих очевидців), можуть представити подію у світлі різних ідеологій, надати їй певну оцінку та у такий спосіб вплинути на думку аудиторії. Вказівка на джерело інформації є необхідною ознакою медіатексту, оскільки з її допомогою можна підтвердити чи спростувати достовірність тієї чи іншої інформації. Евіденційний маркер допомагає читачам перевірити факти і думки, висвітлені журналістом, та на основі цього самостійно сформувати власну думку. Вказівка на джерела є центральною ознакою медійного тексту, що надає йому потрібної об’єктивності. Саме тому евіденційність як мовна категорія відіграє провідну роль в інформаційному просторі будь-якої розвинутої лінгвокультури.
The Development of Web-based Sales and Inventory System for a Stationary Store
Authors: Utami Chyntia Cahya , Desanti Ririn Ikana , Halim Fransiscus Ati
Published: January 2024

The study-case method was applied in this research at a stationery store. The problems derive from an observation of a stationary store called Andesta, a micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSMEs) run by individuals who engage in stationery and document procurement. The problem is that transactions are not properly recorded, preventing the store from knowing the profits and losses incurred during a certain period. As a result, the availability of stocks coming in and out is unclear. This issue will be resolved by developing an integrated sales and inventory system. The prototype method is implemented in the system development lifecycle. The system will be constructed as soon as the design is completed and accepted by the business owner. The CodeIgniter framework and MySQL databases were used to build the system. The construction of the sales and inventory system is supposed to support stores in running their business processes more efficiently.
Developing a Web-Based Information System to Enhance Operations in Hajj and Umrah Travel (Case Study: PT. Mutiara Cinta Imani)
Authors: Rosalina Rosalina , Syahir Muhammad
Published: January 2024

This research addresses the substantial challenges arising from the prolonged reliance on manual inputting methods, notably paper and Excel, within the operational framework of PT. Mutiara Cinta Imani in the context of Hajj and Umrah travel. The inherent inefficiencies, potential errors, and constraints associated with traditional data management practices have prompted a critical examination of the existing system. Recognizing the imperative for a more contemporary approach, this study focuses on the development and implementation of a Web-Based Information System. The primary goal is to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate errors, and overcome the limitations inherent in manual data management. By conducting a case study on PT. Mutiara Cinta Imani, this research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced and propose a technologically advanced solution to optimize data input processes. The envisioned Web-Based Information System aims to revolutionize operations, offering real-time access, scalability, and increased reliability, thereby paving the way for improved practices in the Hajj and Umrah travel domain
Predictive Maintenance Automatic Weather Station Sensor Error Detection using Long Short-Term Memory
Authors: Santoso Bayu , Ryan Muhammad , Wicaksana Haryas Subyantara , Ananda Naufal , Budiawan Irvan , Mukhlish Faqihza , Kurniadi Deddy
Published: January 2024

Weather information plays a crucial role in various sectors due to Indonesia's wide range of weather and extreme climate phenomena. Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) are automated equipment designed to measure and collect meteorological parameters such as atmospheric pressure, rainfall, relative humidity, atmospheric temperature, wind speed, and wind direction. Occasionally, AWS sensors may produce erroneous values without the technicians' awareness. This study aims to develop sensors error detection system for predictive maintenance on AWS using the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) model. The AWS dataset from Jatiwangi, West Java, covering the period from 2017 to 2021, will be utilized in the study. The study revolves around developing and testing four distinct LSTM models dedicated to each sensor: RR, TT, RH, and PP. The research methodology involves a phased approach, encompassing model training on 70% of the available dataset, subsequent validation using 25% of the data, and finally, testing on 5% of the dataset alongside the calibration dataset. Research outcomes demonstrate notably high accuracy, exceeding 90% for the RR, TT, and PP models, while the RH model achieves above 85%. Moreover, the research highlights that Probability of Detection (POD) values generally trend high, surpassing 0.8, with a low False Alarm Rate (FAR), typically below 0.1, except for the RH model. Sensor condition requirements will adhere to the rules set by World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and adhere to the permitted tolerance limits for each weather parameter.