bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Livonijas loci amoeni. Dabas retoriskā iekļaušana un pakļaušana viduslaiku sakrālajā ainavā 13. gadsimta pirmajā pusē, I daļa
Authors:   Latvijas Universitāte, Levāns Andris , Vītoliņš Rūdolfs R.
Published: December 2024

Viduslaiku Livonijas politiskā formēšanās 13. gadsimta sākumā pieredzēja arī dabas un sociālās vides simbolisko pārveidi par sakrālo ainavu. Rakstā tiek analizētas vairāku zinātņu nozaru pieejas, kas konceptuāli skaidro sakrālās ainavas formēšanos Eiropas kultūrā un šo konceptu attiecināmības problēmu uz viduslaiku Livoniju. Pāvesta kūrijā Romā radītie dabas pārveides naratīvi, kas ir atsevišķu dokumentu retorikas “nesošais” elements, demonstrē, kā un ar kādu mērķi tika konstruēta un komunicēta viduslaiku Livonijas sakrālā ainava 13. gadsimta pirmajās desmitgadēs. Šo naratīvu analīze rāda, ka tie operē ar dabas vides transformācijas aprakstošu biblisko motīvu un adaptētu antīkās literatūras tēlu repertuāru. Analizētie piemēri ļauj konstatēt, ka kūrijas tekstuālās un tēlrades prakses ir skaidrojamas kā būtiska kultūras pārneses pieredze Livonijas liturģiskās un literārās tradīcijas kontekstā. Raksts tiek publicēts divās daļās ar turpinājumu nākamajā žurnāla numurā.
Integrating Self-Attention Mechanisms For Contextually Relevant Information In Product Management
Authors: GUNDA Pavan , Thirupathi Rao KOMATI
Published: December 2024

GPT-Product is an innovative AI solution that aims to transform product management and development by using sophisticated natural language processing (NLP) abilities. Building on Transformer architecture, frameworks like as BERT, GPT, and T5 have greatly enhanced AI applications, thereby allowing more efficient chatbots, and translation services, content generating tools, and so on. GPT-Product utilises the advanced GPT-3.5 architecture to provide full solutions for market evaluation, interpretation of client input, and automated content development. This enhances decision-making processes. This product utilises the self-attention mechanism of the Transformer model to provide precise and contextually appropriate information, enabling effective management of the product lifetime. GPT-Product uses deep learning to optimise processes, decrease time-to-market, and enhance product quality. It positions itself as an essential tool for firms striving to maintain competitiveness in a rapidly changing industry.
Islamic Law: Between Revelation and Human Thoughts
Authors: Arifin Zarul , Aji Haqqi Abdurrahman Raden
Published: December 2024

The revelation of religion teaches two ways to acquire knowledge. First, through revelation, which involves communication from God to humans; and second, through reason, which involves using impressions obtained by the five senses as food for thought to arrive at conclusions. Knowledge obtained through revelation is believed to be absolute, while knowledge obtained through reason is considered relative, requiring continuous testing and subject to being either true or false. In the pursuit of truth and enlightenment, a question arises in the age of scientific and technological advances: which form of knowledge is more trusted knowledge obtained through thought, knowledge obtained through revelation, or knowledge obtained through both? The focus of this research is to examine how revelation and human thought work together in establishing Islamic law. For example, when issuing contemporary fatwas for which there is no explicit argument from the Qur’an or Hadith, the ulama’ use reason or their intellects in formulating fatwas, ensuring that these fatwas do not conflict with the Qur’an or Hadith. The research method involves a literature review or literature study that includes theories relevant to the research problem. The goal of this research is to determine the relationship between Islamic law and human thought.
Performative Narrative of Reinhard Jirgl’s Trilogy „Genealogy of Killing“
Authors:   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Potyomina Marina S.
Published: December 2024

The article reveals the peculiarities of Reinhard Jirgl’s poetics based on the principles of text-productive violation, anagrammatic aesthetics and performativity. The distinctive feature of R. Jirgl’s idiostyle is fragmentation, breaks and disruptions of narrative, overlapping discourses, refusal of narrative coherence, stratification and (re)combination of story lines. The article shows how the author’s system of innovative writing allows generating new meanings and analyzing social processes. The author’s trilogy “Genealogy of Killing” serves as research material for the study. German-language prose of the early 21st century forces the reader and interpreter to pay more attention to analysing the construction and (de)construction of meanings in the text, to the extralinguistic context, to determining the interdependence of linguistic and social phenomena, and to identifying performative and narrative strategies of utterance. The very format of information presentation can also have a symbolic meaning, when a certain combination of signs implies a semantic divergence of form and content. It should be taken into account that such discrepancies serve as a tool for influencing the cognitive and emotional sphere of the reader, drawing their attention to the complex and contradictory problems of modern reality.
The Brandenburg Landscape in the Discourse of Historiographical Prose by Gunther de Bruyne
Authors:   Samara National Research University, Bespalova Ekaterina V.
Published: December 2024

Cultural memory is maintained by historiographical discourse, which presents a retrospective of the past, combining the objective information about real life experience and the author’s artistic intent. The study is based on the notes „Abseits“ (2005) by Gunther de Bruyne. The chosen work is an example of his- toriographical prose. The subject of the study is linguistic objectification of the Brandenburg landscape in the text of the notes, as well as the range of means used to objectificate the landscape depending on the angle of consideration and the subject of the perspective. The study reveals a discrepancy between the stereotypical image of the land of Brandenburg as a meager, dreary area, the perception that emerged in the Middle Ages, and the author’s idea of the local landscape. Besides, a tendency to vary the means of objectification has become clear. The analysis shows that the choice depends on whether the author considers himself a subject of the perspective. In the contexts where the subject of perception is introduced by the author, general nominations are common and stereotypes are objectified. In the contexts where the author is seen as the subject of the perspective, the objectification of the landscape reveals greater variations in lexical, grammatical and stylistic means.
The Space of Memory in the Novels of Eugen Ruge
Authors:   Moscow Region State University, Strelnikova Alla A. ,   .M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2024

The article examines the issues of commemorative culture — individual, family, collective memory — in the novels of the German writer E. Ruge “In Times of Fading Light” (2011) and “Metropol” (2019), that consist a unique saga dedicated to the history of one family and spanning more than half a century of German and Soviet history. The space of memory in the novels absorbs the personal and supra-individual memories of the characters, the life of the GDR and the USSR during particular historical periods. The article is based on the works of researchers in the field of “memory studies”, such as M. Halbwachs, J. Assmann, A. Assmann, Yu.M. Lotman, M. Hirsch, and considers the functions of the characters’ memory, the patterns of transformation of personal, communicative memory into collective one. The article traces how Ruge’s own biography and the peculiarities of his family history, closely connected with the GDR and the Soviet Union, allow the writer to create a memorial space in which these countries are connected by many common threads and memories. In turn, this memory space is also capable of influencing the cultural memory of readers. The article contains interviews with the writer, clarifying his views on literary creativity and the Past. Considerable attention in this work is given to artistic detail and symbols, which materialize memories. Ruge sees his creative literary task in reconstructing and artistically comprehending the Past.
Seeking Cultural Identity: Feridun Zaymoglu
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kudryavtseva Tamara V.
Published: December 2024

The article examines the works of the modern German writer of Turkish origin Feridun Zaimoglu (born in 1964). The phenomenon of German-Turkish literature (the literature of migrants of the second and third generations) has not actually been explored by Russian Germanists. The works of Zaymoglu, who is very popular in his homeland, are unknown to Russian readers due to the lack of translations of his works into Russian. The focus of this article is on the pro- cess of F. Zaymoglu’s cultural self-determination and on his gradual entry into the German cultural space. The result was his conscious choice of German cultural identity. This is seen in Zaymoglu’s works written over a period of about thirty years (1995–2022).
Cifras sectoriales para las agrocadenas de carne, leche, flores y cacao
Authors: Sánchez Salazar Cristian Andrés , Medina-Sierra Marisol , Galeano Vasco Luis Fernando , Moncada Mesa Jhonny , Torres Gómez Edwin Esteban , Serna Vargas Alejandro , López González Mauricio , Hincapié Guillermo David , Uribe Polo Paula , Torres Gorrón Jhon Edwar
Published: December 2024

Este libro presenta una caracterización económica, social y ambiental de tres grandes agrocadenas en el departamento de Antioquia: cacao, ganadería bovina y flores. Estas han sido analizadas recientemente desde las ciencias económicas y agropecuarias debido a su relevancia para el dinamismo productivo departamental. El sector agropecuario ha experimentado una evolución importante en las últimas décadas. A comienzos del siglo XX, las actividades agrícolas, de ganadería, silvicultura, pesca y pastoreo representaban el 60% del PIB total del país. Conforme la sociedad colombiana adquirió un carácter más urbano, se evidenció una mayor participación en la economía nacional de sectores como el industrial y recientemente el de servicios. Por esta razón, ya para el siglo XXI, la participación del sector agropecuario se acerca al 7%. Las actividades relacionadas con el sector agropecuario han sido la principal fuente de ingresos y empleo en los entornos rurales. De ahí la Inicio 10 Cifras sectoriales para las agrocadenas de carne, leche, flores y cacao en Antioquia importancia de fortalecer las acciones dirigidas a su desarrollo y a incre mentar su productividad, su valor agregado y las posibilidades que tienen de contribuir a la mejora de la calidad de vida de la población. Son múltiples los desafíos y oportunidades del sector en cuestión. Resultan necesarios una mayor diversificación productiva, equilibrio territorial y ambiental, competitividad, tecnificación y capital humano, pero, por otro lado, se cuenta actualmente con mercados de exportación y una creciente demanda de bienes agrícolas de alto valor con mejor cualificación. Además, por su ubicación geográfica y condiciones topográficas, Antioquia presenta una ventaja comparativa favorable. La principal referencia del análisis que se presenta a continuación es la Caracterización de las agrocadenas de cacao, flores, carne y leche bovina: Una revisión funcional, económica, social y ambiental, publicación realizada por Celin et al., (2021). Teniendo en cuenta este antecedente, en el presente libro se expone una actualización de cifras y cálculos de nuevos indicadores para el sector agropecuario.
Serbs in the Petrinja district - historiographical and ethnographic overview (part II)
Authors: Skiljan Filip
Published: December 2024

The author in the text, based on archival material, literature and narrator?s
testimony, provides information about the elements of the national identity
of the Serbs of the Petrinja region. In particular, it deals with the
Orthodox religion and the narrator?s memories of everyday life during
socialism, the last war (1991-1995) and the nowadays. The text also provides
demographic data of Serbs population in the Petrin region.
Women’s emancipation and Middlebrow culture in the Ljubica P. Radoicic’s novelistic oeuvre
Authors: Barac Stanislava
Published: December 2024

This paper?s starting point is to examine the evolution of the novelistic
oeuvre of Ljubica P. Radoicic (1914?1991), which consists of the novels The
Blood Wakes Up (1932), Dana Racic (1938) and One-Storey Houses (1954).
Relying on the previous research related to the life and work of the author,
and Jelena Milinkovic?s theoretical explanations of interwar women?s
(popular) novels, the paper initially indicates the atypical position of
each of the mentioned novels within the current novel production at the time
of publication. The paper does this primarily concerning the atypical
features of the main character, the uncommon emancipatory (pseudo-feminist)
discourse, and, the peculiarity of narrative style built between the spheres
of highbrow and popular literature. The paper aims to determine the position
of each novel concerning the subgenres that inspired the author: romance,
female Bildungsroman, serial adventure novel, and 19th-century naturalistic
(family) novel. Based on the given analysis, the concluding thesis of the
paper suggests that the most comprehensive methodological approach to the
given novelistic oeuvre is possible to find in the frame and analytical
concepts of middlebrow literature and middlebrow culture. The three novels?
narrative devices, style, and characterization appear less atypical and more
meaningful in this methodological and transnational frame.
Enhancing environmental conservation through guided tour buses: Insights from Taijiang National Park
Authors: Su Wei-Chia
Published: December 2024

High visitor numbers in protected areas can create traffic problems that impact on the environmental protection. In Taijiang National Park, a tour bus project 'Taijiang Fun Tour' was introduced to mitigate various environmental problems caused by private cars. This study evaluates the project's environmental benefits, and those of the various bus routes in the park, in reducing CO2 emissions. The Mangrove route only achieved a CO2 reduction in 2023, likely due to post-COVID-19 tourism recovery. In contrast, the Black-faced Spoonbill route consistently showed reductions in CO2 emissions, attributed to higher per trip passenger numbers replacing more private cars, better road conditions, and longer distances between attractions, that enabled higher bus speeds and lower CO2 emissions per unit time. While it is unsurprising that CO2 reduction is significantly influenced by passenger numbers and bus speeds, the results of this study could be used by TJNP to enhance the benefits from bus use. Starting in 2024, TJNP will optimise routes and implement additional measures to encourage low-carbon transportation.
Landscape approaches for the 30x30 target: Potential applications and practical recommendations
Authors: Karim Paulina G. , Lee Kuang-Chung
Published: December 2024

Landscape approaches have been recognised as an effective solution for reconciling conservation and developmental demands at local scales. Though suitable in various contexts of human-nature interactions, their application is increasingly considered in relation to area-based conservation. Target 3 (30x30 Target) of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) specifically calls for protected areas, other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) and Indigenous and traditional territories to be 'integrated into wider landscapes and seascapes and the ocean'. This short communication pursues three objectives. First, we suggest various areabased conservation settings where a landscape approach can be applied. Second, we discuss how characteristic features and strengths of landscape approaches can be leveraged to support Target 3. Lastly, we provide practical recommendations for enabling their effective operationalisation.
Urtica kioviensis, a rare species of stinging nettle threatened by hybridization
Authors: Urfus Tomáš , Pekařová Michaela , Rejlová Ludmila , Záveská Eliška , Weiser Martin , Josefiová Jiřina , Chrtek Jindřich
Published: December 2024

Hybridization is a widespread and important force in plant evolution. It can either hinder speciation or result in the formation of new species. Repeated hybridization with backcrossing with one or both of two hybridizing species is referred to as introgressive hybridization and leads to the introgression of genetic variation from one taxon to another or to other taxa. Hybridization can have consequences for rare species if they are in contact with a more abundant relative with incomplete genetic barriers, as it can lead to genetic erosion, population decline and even the extinction of species. Hybridization between two closely related species of the genus Urtica were studied where the rare diploid species U. kioviensis and the widespread species complex U. dioica with two cytotypes (2x and 4x) occurred at six sites in central Europe. Flow cytometric relative genome size estimation, morphometrics and analyses of nuclear and chloroplast DNA markers were used to confirm the hybrid origin of intermediate plants. The results provide proof of both homoploid (2x × 2x) and heteroploid (2x × 4x) hybridization. The detected continuous variation in relative genome size and morphology at the diploid level indicate homoploid hybridization between U. kioviensis and the diploid cytotype of U. dioica; subsequent introgression is possible but not proved with certainty and needs further study. Triploid individuals were also detected, showing differences in relative genome sizes and different positions in morphometric analyses compared to the parental taxa. They also have lower fertility (pollen viability, 68.9%) compared to their parents and diploid hybrids and no introgressive hybridization (back crosses) involving triploids was recorded. Based on the results, it is not possible to unequivocally determine their origin. They may be triploid hybrids between U. kioviensis and tetraploid U. dioica, between diploid and tetraploid cytotypes of U. dioica and between diploid hybrids (U. kioviensis × U. dioica 2x) and tetraploid U. dioica. The frequency of hybridization differs between sites; the highest risk of genetic erosion was recorded at Plačkův les in southern Moravia (Czech Republic), where it might be a threat to U. kioviensis via both genetic and demographic swamping. The results also demonstrate a case where hybridization could pose a risk to small populations of a rare species and highlights the increasing need to protect endangered species of plants.
Makna Simbolis dan Filosofi di Balik Gerakan Tari Tradisional Indonesia
Authors:   Jurusan Seni Tari, Fakultas Seni Pertunjukan, Institut Seni Indonesia Padang panjang, Oktavianus Oktavianus , Citrawati A A I A ,   Jurusan Seni Tari, Fakultas Seni Pertunjukan, Institut Seni Indonesia Padang panjang, Nurmalena Nurmalena ,   Jurusan Seni Tari, Fakultas Seni Pertunjukan, Institut Seni Indonesia Padang panjang, Fakhrizal Herwan ,   Jurusan Seni Tari, Fakultas Seni Pertunjukan, Institut Seni Indonesia Padang panjang
Published: December 2024

This study aims to examine the symbolism and philosophy embedded in traditional Indonesian dance movements, as well as its role in conveying social and spiritual values. Using a literature review approach, this research collects and analyzes relevant literature published between 2015 and 2024, including indexed international journals, books, and academic articles. The analytical methods employed are thematic analysis and content analysis to identify key themes in the dance movements, such as harmony, unity, and the relationship between humans, nature, and God. The findings suggest that traditional Indonesian dance is not only a performance art but also an important medium for transmitting moral values and profound life philosophies, such as self-control, cooperation, and inner peace. The implications of these findings emphasize the importance of preserving the symbolism and philosophy of traditional dance amid globalization and modernization, as well as efforts to integrate these cultural values into current education and artistic practices. This study provides deep insights into how traditional Indonesian dance can continue to maintain its relevance as part of the nation's cultural identity.

Keywords: Dance Philosophy, Social Values, Cultural Preservation, Symbolism, Traditional Indonesian Dance.
The Application of Nanobubble Technology in Hydroponic SWU-01 to Increase Dissolved Oxygen Concentration and Lettuce Plant Growth
Authors: Yusuf Asep , Asdak Chay , Muhaemin Mimin , Fuadah Eza Zahrotul , Dwiratna Sophia , Alam Muhammad Achirul , Sugiarto Anto Tri , Alam Hilman Syaeful
Published: December 2024

Hydroponic model SWU-01 is a new hydroponic system innovation that regulates watering automatically and independently by utilizing gravity and Archimedes' law. Dissolved oxygen concentration in SWU-01 is only around 3-4.2 mg/L. DO values can be increased by applying nanobubble technology. Ultrafine bubble or nanobubble is a gas bubble in a liquid that has a diameter of <200 nm. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of nanobubble on dissolved oxygen concentration and growth of lettuce plants cultivated with SWU-01 hydroponics. The experiment used a one-factor randomized complete block design, namely intermittent administration of nanobubble for 15 min every 3 day (P1) and 7 days (P2), and without nanobubble (P0l). The results obtained based on the ANOVA test at the 5% level with the Least Significant Difference (LSD) follow-up test, namely the parameters of fresh weight and number of leaves of lettuce P1 significantly different from P0 and P2, and no significant differences were found in root length, canopy width, and plant height. The P1 treatment is more effective in increasing dissolved oxygen concentration, leaf count, and fresh weight of lettuce produced in lettuce cultivation using the SWU-01 hydroponic system. Keywords: Dissolved oxygen, Hydroponics, Lettuce, Nanobubbles, Plant growth.
Drying Characteristics of Papaya (Carica Papaya L.) Fruit Leather Using Microwave Oven
Authors: Purbasari Dian , Wicaksono Vicky Andhik , Taruna Iwan , Yosika Nur Ida Winni
Published: December 2024

Fruit leather is a thin sheet of oven-dried fruit flesh. While papaya fruit is a perishable fruit with various types of fruit leather is one of the processed food products that can be preserved and has added value. This study aimed to determine papaya fruit leather’s drying characteristics using a microwave oven, namely changes in water content, drying rate, color, and water activity. The methods used were experimental methods with treatment variables of different microwave power (329 W, 428 W, and 701 W) and material thickness (1 mm, 3 mm, and 5 mm). The research design was selected in complete randomization with 3 replications. The results showed that the moisture content value decreased from 87.10-87.67%bb to 10.21-16.51%bb. The highest drying rate occurred at 701 W power and 1 mm material thickness with a value of 282.79%bb. The highest total color (∆E) value occurred in the treatment of 701 W power and 1 mm material thickness which was 28.78. The highest water activity (aw) value occurred at 329 W power treatment and 5 mm material thickness which was 0.463. Keywords: Drying, Fruit leather, Microwave, Papaya.
Challenges and Compliance with EU Acquis in the Procurement Sector: A Critical Analysis of Public Procurement and Contracting in Albania Entela Abdul
Authors: Abdul Entela
Published: December 2024

This study examines the evolution and current landscape of public procurement and contracting within Albania. Central and local governments heavily rely on these processes for the implementation of investments, delivery of public services, and satisfaction of public necessities. Yet distinct from its European counterparts, Albania does not possess a well-established tradition in formulating and adhering to public procurement rules and procedures. The frequent modifications in legislation have posed a multitude of challenges within institutional practices related to public procurements and contracts, resulting in a lack of uniformity across different entities in upholding procedural norms. The process and need for legal reforms and alterations in procurement regulations in Albania are driven by an intent to align and standardize with international directives and the acquis Communautaire. The procurement legislation aims to foster an environment conducive to the efficient administration and management of public funds while simultaneously promoting competition, ensuring equal treatment, preventing discrimination, enhancing transparency, and bolstering public confidence. Consequently, this research aims to scrutinize the legal reforms and critically assess the complications encountered within the public procurement sector. It focuses on the impact of these issues on the successful completion of procurement procedures, which are vital to the provision of public services, the facilitation of investments, and the broader economic sustainable development and progression of the country. In light of the examination of both legal reforms and institutional practices, as well as the identification of prevalent issues within the procurement process, this study raises two key research questions: Is Albania prepared for the implementation of procurement laws in line with international directives and the acquis Communautaire? What procedural and legal strategies must public institutions implement to prevent illicit activities by Economic Operators competing in tenders?
Исследование прогнозирования заряда аккумуляторной батареи в электромобилях с использованием искусственных нейронных сетей
Authors: Иванов Кирилл , Артемьев Никита , Просвиркин Кирилл
Published: December 2024

Статья посвящена актуальным методам прогнозирования уровня заряда аккумуляторных батарей в электромобилях (СОЗ) с помощью искусственных нейронных сетей. Рассматриваются различные модели и их эффективность при условиях изменчивости рабочих параметров. Представлена концепция модели, сочетающей рекуррентные нейронные сети и автокодеры для достижения высокой точности прогнозов.
Статья подчеркивает значимость увеличения числа электромобилей и необходимость повышения эффективности их работы.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA INTERAKTIF BERBASIS WORDWALL TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR IPA SISWA
Authors: Septianih Nabilah
Published: December 2024

The science learning process plays an important role in actively involving students in the learning process. This can be facilitated by developing a Wordwall "Open the Box" media on the Human Respiratory System material. This research is an R&D study that refers to the Borg and Gall development model. The research subjects consisted of 30 fifth-grade students in a trial at SDN Panunggangan 8, Tangerang City. The results of the study showed that the validity percentage of the media was 81.3%, the material experts' assessment was 85.3%, and the fifth-grade teachers' assessment was 100%, all indicating valid criteria. The practicality percentage from the student response questionnaire was 4.1 in a large-scale trial with the category of "good/feasible". Based on the development research conducted, students were very enthusiastic about using the Wordwall "Open the Box" media, and it can be concluded that the Wordwall "Open the Box" media on the Human Respiratory System material is feasible to be used by fifth-grade elementary school students to improve learning outcomes.
PENGARUH STRATEGI REACT (RELATING, EXPERIENCING, APPLYING, COOPERATING, TRANSFERRING) TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN NUMERASI SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA
Authors: Nurani Mughni
Published: December 2024

The low numeracy skills of students serve as the background of this study. Therefore, this study aims to determine the difference between the effect of REACT (Relating, Experiencing, Applying, Cooperating, Transferring) learning strategy with conventional learning in improving students' numeracy skills in mathematics learning. This research is a quasi-experiment with nonequivalent control group design. This research instrument utilized a numeracy test. Data analysis comprised namely normality test, homogeneity test, mean difference test, and normalized Gain (N-Gain) test. The results showed that REACT learning strategy and conventional learning can improve students' numeracy skills. The REACT learning strategy demonstrated an improvement in students' numeracy skills with an N-Gain score of 0.58 and an N-Gain percentage of 57.93% in the medium and moderately effective category. Conversely, the conventional learning resulted in an N-Gain score of 0.35 and an N-Gain percentage of 35.49% with moderate and ineffective categories. Consequently, REACT learning strategy is better than conventional learning in improving students' numeracy skills.
THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL LEARNING LICENSES ON ACCESS TO EDUCATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Ramadhani Lubis Renni
Published: December 2024

This research aims to analyze and identify various previous research results related to the impact of digital learning licenses on access to education in elementary schools. This research is qualitative research using a literature review approach. The data used in this research are scientific articles and journals that are relevant to the research topic. The data sources selected include research published within the last 5 years, which discusses issues related to digital learning licensing, educational access, and technology implementation at the basic education level. The data collection technique used is through academic databases such as Google Scholar, JSTOR, ProQuest, and so on. By using keywords such as "digital learning license", "digital education access", "educational technology in primary schools". The data was analyzed qualitatively with stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on the research results, it is known that digital learning licenses, both open and paid, have a significant impact on access to education in elementary schools. Open licenses provide broader access and more affordable costs, while paid licenses, although offering more advanced features, often limit access especially in schools with limited budgets. Infrastructure challenges and economic disparities remain major inhibiting factors in harnessing the potential of digital learning technology. Therefore, efforts to increase access to digital education must include investments in infrastructure as well as policies that support the use of open licenses and technology based learning throughout elementary schools.
IMPLEMENTASI BAHAN AJAR MATA KULIAH PEMBELAJARAN BILINGUAL BERBASIS MODEL PJBL DALAM MENDUKUNG OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Medan, Simanjuntak Eva Betty
Published: December 2024

This research aims to describe the implementation of ESP-based PJBL-oriented Bilingual Learning courses and to determine the influence of Bilingual Learning teaching materials on student learning outcomes. This type of research is Mixed Research method (MMR). The average N-Gain Score is 0.3846 or 38.46%, which falls into the “medium” category. This shows an increase in students' bilingual abilities. The minimum N-Gain value was -0.94 (-93.75%) and the maximum was 0.83 (82.69%), indicating large variations in implementation effectiveness among students. The results of the significance test show a calculated t value of 5.461 with a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), which means that there is a significant influence from the use of teaching materials for the PjBL-oriented ESP-Based Bilingual Learning course on students' learning outcomes in bilingual learning courses.
PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR SENI RUPA MEKARSI (MELAYU, KARO DAN SIMALUNGUN) BERBASIS CASE METHODE SEBAGAI PENGUATAN IMPLEMENTASI MERDEKA BELAJAR
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Medan, Afriadi Putra
Published: December 2024

Developing effective and interesting learning media is very important in the educational process, especially at the elementary school level. This article discusses the development of teaching materials for learning money arts specifically for elementary school children in the Malay, Karo and Simalungun families. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) based on the model proposed by Borg and Gall. Research steps include initial research and information gathering, planning, product design development, initial field trials, product revisions, main field trials, final product revisions, and dissemination. The results of the research show that the use of developing fine arts teaching materials in learning is effective in increasing students' interest, understanding and artistic skills in regional fine arts. Students are more enthusiastic and creative in taking art lessons using learning media. Comparison of conventional methods. Teachers also find it easy to convey art material in a more interactive and interesting way. This learning media helps students learn more practically and contextually, which in turn increases their understanding of the material being taught. Thus, developing fine arts learning media can be an innovative solution to improve the quality of fine arts learning in elementary schools. It is hoped that this article can be a reference for educators in utilizing regional culture to create a more enjoyable and meaningful learning experience for students.
Utilising vignettes as prompts in semi-structured interviewing for employment relations research
Authors: Port Zoё M J , Forsyth Darryl K , Tappin David C
Published: December 2024

This article illustrates how vignettes were utilised as prompts in a semi-structured interview study of multiple job holders during the Covid-19 pandemic, to overcome challenges created by the latent nature of the topic under investigation and the atypical situation created by the pandemic. Our illustrative qualitative study sought to understand how multiple job holders identify their ‘main job’. Three key benefits of using vignettes are outlined. The first of these was the ability for vignettes to encourage participant reflexivity (introspection) in a way that was conducive to ‘unpacking’ a tacit research problem to produce rich data. The vignettes also enabled efficient use of participants’ scarce time, helped significantly by providing an interesting experience rather than a laborious one. Lastly, focusing participants’ attention on the hypothetical vignette situations helped to enable some sense of normality in an atypical context which could have otherwise considerably skewed the data. On this basis, we present vignettes as a useful research tool that other employment relations researchers may wish to employ.
Political Resocialization: Theoretical Concept and Its Possibilities in the Context of Modern Geopolitical Transformations
Authors:   Kuban State University, Gogishvili Tamara T.
Published: December 2024

The article presents an analysis of conceptual approaches to the concept of “resocialization” that have developed in social and humanitarian knowledge. Based on the examination of the interpretations of this term across various academic disciplines (sociology, psychology, and jurisprudence), the author delineates the potential for employing the category of “resocialization” within political science research. It is revealed that the focus of sociological science concentrates on the mechanisms of interiorization and exteriorization of changing values and behavioral models during the resocialization process. Psychological science is particularly interested in the mechanisms of personality transformation that occur in the course of resocialization. The focus of legal science is on the stages and technologies associated with the alteration of personal values throughout this process. Moreover, the potential of this category within political science lies in the integration of socio-psychological and normative mechanisms to analyze the transformation processes of individuals (including their value systems) amid the expansion of the political space. The article demonstrates that in this context, the investigation and description of specific psychological processes accompanying changes in citizens’ political perceptions is aptly framed within the concept of “political resocialization”.
The Korean Diaspora as a Subject of Ethnopolitical Relations (Using the Example of the “Greater Altai” Countries)
Authors:   Institute of Sociology of the Federal Center of Theoretical and Applied Sociology  of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kukina Uliana А. ,   National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI”
Published: December 2024

The Korean diaspora, significant in the economic and political spheres, is represented in all the countries of the “Greater Altai”: Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China. The Republic of Korea is demonstrating the effectiveness of the strategy for interaction with compatriots living abroad and actively cooperates with all the above-mentioned states. The comprehensive strategic partnership agreement concluded in 2024 between the Russian Federation and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has influenced both global politics and the foreign policy trajectories of the countries within the “Greater Altai”, as well as that of South Korea. In the context of ethno-political and interstate interaction of Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China with the countries of the Korean Peninsula in the trade and economic sphere, as well as the relevance of the formation of a transit system of Greater Eurasia, the study of the Korean diaspora is of particular interest. In this study Korean diaspora is analyzed as the subject of national policy of the host countries and an influencer on the political process towards the adoption of foreign policy decisions such as development of ethno political and interstate cooperation with the countries of Korean peninsula at the regional level.
The Impact of Cyber Warfare on the National Security of the Country
Authors:   University of World Civilizations named after V.V. Zhirinovsky, Chichulin Nikolay A. , Kopylov Alexander V. ,   University of World Civilizations named after V.V. Zhirinovsky
Published: December 2024

The modern world has witnessed a sharp increase in threats related to cyberspace, resulting in new challenges for the national security of states. In the context of globalization and the rapid advancement of information and communication technologies, cyber warfare has assumed a central role in the national security strategies of the global community. Russia is no exception to this phenomenon. The authors note that its financial system, defense capabilities, monetary assets, and citizens are systematically exposed to both external and internal cyberattacks. Given the involvement of hostile states in these cyber operations, it is reasonable to characterize the ongoing situation as a form of cyber warfare. Despite being an undeclared war, the risks posed to Russia are tangible. The present article examines the historical stages of cyber warfare development; factors that hinder the advancement of cybersecurity in Russia; and measures to improve security in the informational sphere. Key aspects and threats arising from cyberattacks are analyzed, along with proposals for safeguarding national interests in cyberspace. The authors conclude that an integrated approach is necessary for effectively countering the threats posed by cyberattacks. This includes the formulation of national cybersecurity strategies, training of specialists, and the fostering of international cooperation.
Russian-Armenian Interstate Relations and Public Discourse in the Context of the Armenian-Azerbaijani Conflict
Authors:   MGIMO University, Areshev Vladlen V. , Bdoyan David G. ,   MGIMO University
Published: December 2024

Tensions in Russia’s cross-border regions contribute to the aggravation of interethnic conflicts within the country. The active phase of the Armenian-Azerbaijani confrontation, culminating in Azerbaijan’s restoration of control over Nagorno-Karabakh and the seizure of part of Armenia’s own territory has caused a deep rift both in interstate relations between Russia and in interethnic ties between Russians and Armenians. As part of the article, through quantitative and qualitative content analysis of official and public internal political discourse on the subject of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict, the nature of modern interaction between states and nations is determined. It is revealed that the relations between official Moscow and Yerevan have passed through a period of sharp emotional confrontation to a more moderate constructive cooperation, while the public discourse, expressed in publications in the media and social networks, has not made this transition. Despite pragmatic interaction at the state level, the latent potential for interethnic clashes has been revealed.
Research on the Mechanisms of Energy Cooperation between China and Russia within the Framework of International Organizations
Authors:   Jilin University of Foreign Languages, Li Ying
Published: December 2024

In recent years, China and Russia have established a series of multilateral energy cooperation mechanisms under the framework of international organizations such as APEC, SCO, BRICS and East Asia Summit. However, these mechanisms mostly exist in the form of informal energy ministers’ meetings, summits, research cooperation platforms and forums, which are easily influenced by major powers outside the region, resulting in slow progress of regional energy cooperation mechanisms and the fact that multilateral mechanisms are still in their infancy. In order to increase the effectiveness of multilateral cooperation in the energy sector, a better mechanism for implementing cooperation while maintaining the leading positions of Russia and China, aimed primarily at resolving disputes between the participants, is needed. At the same time, China should actively promote cooperation in this area with Northeast Asian states, including within the framework of the Extended Tumangan Initiative (ETI), in order to build a common energy space in this region.
Modern Social Technologies for Implementing Youth Policy as a Tool of Political Socialization
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Karpova Natalia V. , Yudakina Elizaveta E. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University
Published: December 2024

The article examines the state of State Youth Policy (SYP) in modern Russia in the context of its influence on the nature of political socialization of the younger generation. From the standpoint of structural-functional approach the authors define political socialization as a function of the political system responsible for the transmission of political norms and values that ensure support and sustainability of political development. The State Youth Policy is considered as a mechanism for managing socialization processes that activate the social and political potential of Russian youth. It is shown that currently there is a well-developed value and normative basis and a stable organizational structure within the framework of the State Youth Policy (SYP), but the main task of translating youth policy into practical actions is to select effective social technologies. Educational, research, legislative information and organizational technologies are outlined in relation to the successful implementation of the SYP. Particular attention is paid to the technology of organizing forum campaigns.
Organizational and Managerial Model of the Network Approach in the Methodological Support of Preschool Teachers
Authors:   Dorzhi Banzarov Buryat State University, Dulchaeva Irina L. , Sodnomova Nadezhda B.-C. ,   Dorzhi Banzarov Buryat State University
Published: December 2024

The issue addressed in this article is particularly relevant in the current historical context due to the shortage of human resources within the preschool education system. The article outlines the potential for implementing a distinctive approach to the methodological support of teachers in preschool educational organizations in the context of network interaction. This pertains to the formation of a relatively new paradigm of continuous education, which necessitates the ongoing updating of knowledge and technologies, as well as the teacher's readiness to improve their professional competencies. The authors propose an organizational and managerial model for employing a network approach in the methodological support of preschool teachers. This model delineates strategies for executing this process, identifies key components for its management, and characterizes the pedagogical conditions essential for the successful implementation of the proposed model in modern preschool education settings. Through this framework, the article aims to contribute to the discourse on improving the quality of methodological support for preschool teachers, thereby addressing the pressing challenges faced by the sector.
The Relevance of Personal Brand in the Teaching Profession
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Finogenova Ekaterina A.
Published: December 2024

Modern conditions dictate new tasks and working conditions for teachers. It is inconceivable to envision a school today without active positioning in the public sphere, where media platforms are operational, media classes are being formed, and teachers are engaging with students and parents through messaging applications and social networks. The media disseminates various information regarding schools and teachers; however, media literacy among educators is still in its nascent stages. The article analyzes the necessity for teachers to enter the information space and the question of creating a teacher’s image on social media. Through specific examples, the article elucidates the skills required for effective positioning, explores the interrelationship between image and reputation, and examines the essential competencies that modern teachers must possess to adeptly create a personal brand. Furthermore, the article proposes concrete tools that can serve as key resources for any teacher embarking on the journey of personal branding. In conclusion, the development of a personal brand is not merely an option but a necessity for modern teachers to navigate the complexities of the modern educational landscape and to enhance their professional identity in an increasingly digital world.
Matrimonial Strategies of Youth as an Object of Sociological Analysis
Authors:   Belgorod State National Research University, Blagorozheva Zhanna O.
Published: December 2024

This article examines the essence of the matrimonial strategies of youth. Matrimonial strategies have a certain structure and, at the same time, the youth age involves the implementation of certain stages of matrimonial strategies related primarily to the formation of matrimonial attitudes, motives and values, secondly, with the choice of a marriage partner and the definition of the form of marital relations, thirdly, with the creation of a family, fourthly, with the birth of children. All stages of matrimonial strategies are considered from both a theoretical and an empirical point of view. Not only the theoretical justification of all stages is given, but also the analysis of the empirical experience of sociological research is carried out. It is concluded that it is precisely the young age that is the period where the value-motivational matrimonial complex is laid, matrimonial attitudes are formed, including on the basis of primary socialization, samples of matrimonial behavior are tried and approved.