bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A vallásszabadság kihívásai és a politikák a mai Európában
Authors: Birher Nándor
Published: December 2024

A cikk a vallási intézmények békefenntartásban és az erőszak megelőzésében játszott jelentős szerepét vizsgálja, különös tekintettel a keresztény egyházakra nehezedő kihívásokra. A tanulmány Ferenc pápa 2024-es, a béke és tolerancia szükségességéről szóló megjegyzéseit emeli ki, megvizsgálva az állami beavatkozások vallási szervezetek elleni akcióit, mint például az orosz ortodox egyház ukrajnai betiltását. A cikk történelmi példákat állít párhuzamba, mint a trianoni időszak utáni helyzet vagy a kommunista érában az egyházakat sújtó korlátozások. Az elemzés hangsúlyozza az egyetemek és kulturális intézmények kulcsszerepét a nyílt párbeszéd előmozdításában és a megszakadt kommunikációs hálózatok újraépítésében. A tanulmány szerint a diplomácia és a stratégiai kapcsolatmenedzsment nélkülözhetetlen eszközök a vallásszabadság fenntartásához és a politikai motivációkból fakadó konfliktusok elkerüléséhez.
Producción de Textos Inéditos como Estrategia para el Fortalecimiento de la Escritura
Authors: Badillo Daniel De La Hoz , Zuleta Díaz Hernán Enrique , Fontalvo Avilez Juan Josué , González Rojas Edith Yojana , Sarmiento Bolaños Josellin
Published: December 2024

La producción de textos inéditos como una herramienta que busca fortalecer el proceso escritor en nuestros estudiantes, puesto que en estos momentos los resultados no son los esperados y esto se refleja en el bajo rendimiento por parte de nuestros educandos de la Institución Educativa Técnica Industrial San Antonio de Padua de Soledad (sede 2), en la cual se evidencian la falta de hábitos y habilidades para la lectura y escritura, el poco criterio para argumentar un texto y tomar un posición frente a este; además de muchas prácticas pedagógicas por parte de docentes que lo que hacen es alejarlos a los chicos de la lectura en vez de enamorarse de ella , sin contar que la escritura es un aspecto de transversalidad en la formación personal e integral de un individuo. Por lo cual, esta investigación aportará estrategias que permitirán fortalecer la enseñanza-aprendizaje del proceso de escritura a través de la producción de textos inéditos en estudiantes del ciclo de séptimo grado de la básica secundaria. Esta investigación se enmarca en la línea currículo, con un enfoque de tipo positivista, utilizando un método de investigación cuasi-experimental, y cuya población son los estudiantes del grado séptimo de la Institución Educativa Técnica Industrial San Antonio de Padua de soledad (sede 2).
Aktuálny stav finančnej gramotnosti
Authors: Lisnik Anton , Lysá Ľudmila , Závadská Zuzana , Mazur Piotr , Zatrochová Monika , Katrenčík Ivan
Published: December 2024

The study discusses the current state of financial literacy in the surveyed sample of Slovaks and Poles at secondary and higher education institutions and the state of financial literacy among refugees from Ukraine studying at Polish and Slovak secondary and higher education institutions.
The Influence Of Operation And Maintenance Activities On Improving The Performance Index of The Downstream Karang Agung Tidal Swamp Irrigation Area, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatera Province
Authors: . Abdurrahman , Putranto Dinar Dwi Anugerah , Hadinata Febrian
Published: December 2024

Karang Agung, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra Province, Indonesia is made up of a tidal SIA of 9,777 Ha (PUPR, 2020) at the downstream. The Performance Assessment conducted by the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing obtained a poor Performance Index (PI) of 44.55 on a scale of 100 (PUPR, 2019). Presently, the Indonesian Government is trying to improve operational performance to obtain better agricultural production in an effort to achieve Rice Self-Sufficiency by determining the irrigation system performance. The components measured include (1) calibration of discharge measurement results, (2) annual water supply, (3) implementation of water distribution and provision, (4) arrangement of gates on the dam, (5) arrangement of mud pockets, and (6) P3A (Farmers Association of Water Users) activities. In 2022, the Performance Value of the Downstream Karang Agung Swamp Irrigation Area (SIA), obtained a NIK (Performance Index Value) of 70.65 after Operation and Maintenance (OM). The water level in the irrigation channel was between 0.1 m and 0.4 m from May to August, with a land pH value of 4 - 5, which was unsuitable for rice plants. Therefore, in May-August, the plants were replaced with horticulture with a planting pattern of 1:2, which increased the OM costs to IDR 1,844,642,214.42. The total amount was obtained from OM budget at 10% with a standard Cost per Ha, which led to a low NPV.
Implementasi Teori Keunggulan Komparatif dalam Kebijakan Perdagangan Indonesia: Studi Kasus Sektor Pertanian Kelapa Sawit
Authors: Abdan Sifa  , Lulu Khulwatun Iffah  , Mahardika Wahyu Pradana  , Ulfatus Sofiah  , Sarpini Sarpini
Published: December 2024

Indonesia, sebagai negara berkembang dengan perekonomian yang sangat bergantung pada sektor pertanian, memiliki potensi besar untuk mengimplementasikan teori keunggulan komparatif, terutama dalam industri kelapa sawit. Sebagai produsen kelapa sawit terbesar di dunia, Indonesia memiliki keunggulan komparatif dalam biaya produksi dan produktivitas. Namun, implementasi teori keunggulan komparatif dalam kebijakan perdagangan Indonesia untuk sektor kelapa sawit menghadapi beberapa tantangan, seperti kebijakan proteksionis negara konsumen terkait isu keberlanjutan, serta hambatan internal seperti ketimpangan distribusi pendapatan dan ketergantungan pada komoditas tunggal. Penelitian kali ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana peran pemerintah terhadap perdagangan kelapa sawit khususnya di kancah internasional. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif yang menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif. Dalam penelitian kualitatif, statistik tidak digunakan, melainkan fokus pada pengumpulan, analisis, dan interpretasi data. Agar analisis dan evaluasi hasil penelitian lapangan lebih kuat, dibutuhkan landasan teori yang kokoh, yang dapat diperoleh dari buku, penelitian sebelumnya, jurnal ilmiah, dan sumber-sumber relevan lainnya yang berkaitan dengan topik penelitian ini.
Strategi Digital Marketing Visitudio (@Visitbogor) dalam Komunikasi Pemasaran Restoran Bola Seafood Bali
Authors: Agung Saputra  , Diaz Sya’bania Salim  , Eka Yudia Nurmala  , Muhamad Fajar  , Muhammad Wildan Nugraha  , Nadila Salsabila  , Nadya Melya Hidayat  , Raisa Kayla Amini  , Rossy Kesumawati
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi digital marketing yang diterapkan oleh Visitudio (@visitbogor) dalam komunikasi pemasaran Restoran Bola Seafood Bali melalui platform Instagram. Dalam era digital, pemasaran melalui media sosial menjadi sangat penting, terutama di Indonesia, di mana jumlah pengguna internet yang besar menawarkan potensi pemasaran yang luas. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi langsung di media sosial, dan studi literatur untuk memperoleh gambaran mendalam mengenai strategi pemasaran yang digunakan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa model AIDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) dan penggunaan Key Opinion Leader (KOL) berperan penting dalam meningkatkan brand awareness, engagement, dan bahkan angka penjualan restoran tersebut. KOL yang digunakan oleh Visitudio dipilih secara strategis berdasarkan engagement tinggi dan relevansi audiens, sehingga mampu memengaruhi keputusan pembelian konsumen secara efektif. Di Instagram, strategi ini terbukti dengan adanya peningkatan reach dan impresi dari akun non-pengikut, yang mencapai lebih dari 99,7%, serta peningkatan signifikan pada jumlah pengikut setiap harinya. Strategi konten yang dilakukan meliputi unggahan yang interaktif, seperti penggunaan fitur polling dan questions box, yang berhasil meningkatkan keterlibatan pengguna dan memberikan efek positif pada brand image restoran. Dengan hasil ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa strategi digital marketing yang diterapkan oleh Visitudio di Instagram tidak hanya meningkatkan popularitas Restoran Bola Seafood Bali, tetapi juga menciptakan hubungan yang lebih kuat antara restoran dan pelanggannya. Studi ini merekomendasikan agar perusahaan terus menggunakan strategi digital berbasis KOL dan konten interaktif dalam komunikasi pemasaran untuk mencapai dampak yang lebih luas dan mendalam di era media sosial.
Kata kunci: AIDA, Instagram, Key Opinion Leader, Komunikasi Pemasaran, Pemasaran Media Sosial.
Learnings From a Novel Virtual Care Planning Intervention Targeting Registered Practical Nurses in Long-Term Care Homes During COVID-19
Authors: Connelly Denise , Yous Marie-Lee , Garnett Anna , Hung Lillian , Hay Melissa , Furlan-Craievich Cherie , Snelgrove Shannon , Babcock Melissa , Ripley Jacqueline , Snobelen Nancy , Hamilton Pam , O’Connell Maureen , Sturdy-Smith Cathy
Published: December 2024

Introduction: The PIECES approach has been utilized for over 25 years across various Canadian healthcare settings, including long-term care (LTC). PIECES fosters a team-based, person-centred approach to addressing responsive behaviors—such as yelling and restlessness—often linked to unmet personal needs.
Objective: This study aimed to explore, with implementation of the virtual version of PIECES: (a) the experiences of LTC staff, focusing on challenges, facilitators, and recommendations; and (b) resilience and interprofessional collaboration among LTC staff.
Methods: A convergent mixed method approach used focus groups with registered practical nurses (RPNs), managers, PIECES-trained RPN champions and PIECES mentors to gather their experiences. Surveys at baseline and post-intervention assessed individual and workplace resilience, and team collaboration.
Results: Themes identified through reflexive thematic analysis included increased team collaboration and efficacy to manage responsive behaviors through PIECES care planning. Formalized processes supported by leadership with input from family/care partners enhanced nurses’ ability to provide the needed care for responsive behaviors. Primary challenges to PIECES implementation were unfamiliarity with technology and staff shortage. Recommendations included embedding technology in usual care, ongoing support with referral process and continued virtual PIECES training. Standard outcome measures revealed reduced personal and workplace resilience, and team collaboration.
Discussion and Conclusion: The RPN-led referral algorithm for the virtual PIECES approach invested the LTC staff together during the difficult COVID period and challenged their existing skills and knowledge of technology.
Comportamente culturale și identități multiple
Authors:   Universitatea Sapienza din Roma, Neșu Nicoleta ,   Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai Cluj-Napoca,   Institutul Limbii Române din București
Published: December 2024

The present study is an integral part of a research project which has as its motivation and starting point a series of didactic and methodological aspects, difficulties and challenges encountered in the teaching of Romanian as a foreign language (RLS) in universities abroad, in particular to Romanian origin students. My interest in these issues is relatively recent and focuses mainly on them not from a strictly sociological and/or sociolinguistic point of view, as phenomena in themselves, but rather I study and analyze them from the perspective of trying to define some theoretical coordinates for the context behind the teaching reality I am facing – a constantly increasing number of students of Romanian origin, who came to Italy at a young and very young age or even born here, who belong to the Romanian community and are therefore basically native speakers (heritage language), and
who nevertheless enrol to study the specialization "Romanian language" at Sapienza University,
where Romanian is taught as a foreign language.
I will try to analyze to what extent the linguistic-cultural behavior is determined, in the case of
these students, by their multiple ethnic and/or linguistic identity due to the migration phenomenon.
Bine ați venit în România! Ghid introductiv pentru profesorii de limba română care lucrează cu elevii din familii de refugiați, Volumul 2, Editori: Ionuț Geană, Luis Javier Pentón Herrera, București, 2024, Editura Universității din București, 185 p., ISBN: 978-606-16-1493-6.
Authors:   Universitatea din București, Focșineanu Alina-Georgiana
Published: December 2024

Volumul de față continuă demersul editorial inițiat de profesorul Geană, căruia i se alătură Luis Javier Pentón Herrera, profesor la Akademia Ekonomiczno-Humanistyczna w Warszawie, specialist în domeniul învățării socio-emoționale.
Predarea gramaticii limbilor străine către copii: o analiză comparativă
Authors:   Universitatea din București/Universitatea „Ovidius” din Constanța, Levonian Raluca , Joița Ioana-Cristina ,   Universitatea din București
Published: December 2024

This paper investigates whether and how grammar is introduced in foreign language
textbooks for children in primary schools in Romania. We propose a comparative analysis of two
German language textbooks and of two textbooks for Romanian as a foreign language, addressing
children from ethnic minorities. The case study is represented by the category of adjectives, whose
flexion may prove difficult for foreign learners of German or Romanian, since in both languages
the correct endings of adjectives depend on the gender, number and case of the noun. In our analysis,
we have taken into account the lessons where adjectives are used in both textbooks, the number of
adjectives introduced, the clarity of their meanings and the sentences given as examples. The
findings show that the introduction of adjectives proceeds slower in the German textbooks than in
the Romanian ones, the utterances are more simple, and predicative adjectives are more frequent,
which avoids their declension. In contrast, the Romanian textbooks contain a higher number of
adjectives that are declined, while the examples are sometimes not clear enough. The Romanian
textbooks appear therefore to be more suitable for children with previous knowledge of Romanian.
Robots Interaction Algorithms: The Results of Simulation Experiments
Authors:   HSE University, Doryshin Mikhail , Zamyatina Elena ,   HSE University
Published: December 2024

The paper presents a study of robot interaction algorithms. The study of algorithms that control the behavior of robots is relevant due to the development of robotic means and their wide application in various fields: in manufacturing, medicine, military. The paper considers the application of nanorobot swarms in medicine. The study is performed using simulation methods. The simulation system NetLogo is used as a toolkit.
Automated Grading and Feedback Systems: Reducing Teacher Workload and Improving Student Performance
Authors: Ahmed Langove Shabir , Khan Abida
Published: December 2024

With rising expectations on teacher workload due to grading and providing feedback, the innovative use of automated grading is a possible solution. Such systems are designed to make grading systems more efficient in the same regard as increasing students' interest. In this research, the effect of automated grading and feedback on the reduction of teacher burden and enhancement of students' performance is critically analyzed, and recommendations, based on the findings of this study, for educators, as well as policymakers, implementing the technologies will be provided. An exploratory technique was followed for the study, and quantitative data were collected through classroom observation before and after the post-integration of automated grading systems. For instance, the teacher grading hours and the percentage of the students completing the assignments were included as main measures besides the classroom participation rate. The results clearly show that grading time was reduced, and it was found to have decreased from 15 hours per week to 9.75 hours per week – a reduction of 35%. Also, there was a significant enhancement in student interaction; assignment submission rates went up from 70% to 88%, and class contribution from 65% to 81%. The use of automated grading and feedback systems is the utilization of the best strategies because it relieves the teacher of so much work and makes the students more focused and interested in their work. These studies should be seen as an opportunity for the development and implementation of such technologies because of the demonstrated ability of the given technologies to change the practices of education and enhance learning achievement.
“The Jagga Tax” and Psychodynamics of Tax Morale in Pakistan
Authors: Ashfaq Ahmed Muhammad , Asim Farzana
Published: December 2024

Lollywood Punjabi film “Jagga Tax, 2002” – a typical bandit-hero movie – casually characterizes EXTORTION as TAX and effectively conflates them. Jagga Tax, 2002 is based on Jagga Gujjar who forcibly imposed bhatha on meat-sellers of Lahore in 1960s, which phenomenon gave rise to a popular catchphrase “Jagga Tax.” In turn, Punjab Police resorted to the Ghoonda Act, 1959, to crackdown on bhatha business syndicates, which gave rise to Jagga Tax’s close variant “Ghoonda Tax;” with both being consistently used since interchangeably. These two conceptual vulgarizations of TAX – normally considered a superior socio-civic obligation of the citizenry towards the state – through later decades have led to the social construction of a perverted tax reality that may be an omnipresent, embedded, and a critically important variable of low tax morale in Pakistan. The paper examines not only Jagga Tax, 2002, but also parsimoniously scans theatre and television to generate requisite empirics to support the main premise of the paper. It is posited that having become part of the vernacular and gotten institutionalized into the semantics of the society, both “Jagga Tax,” and “Ghoonda Tax,” have been systematically exploited to legitimize illegal extortion, and de-legitimize ‘legal extortion’ – as and when suited to societal segments. The paper leverages this perverted tax reality to seminally undertake a sub-surface analysis of tax morale – intrinsic willingness of an individual or a group to defray their tax liability voluntarily – namely, its psychodynamics or what lies beneath the intrinsic willingness in a Pakistani context.
Unveiling the Nexus Between Innovation and Environmental Sustainability: The Moderating Influence of Knowledge Management Practices
Authors: Qadeer Rooma , Rafi Nosheen
Published: December 2024

This study aims to identify and validate the antecedents and outcomes of environmental sustainability in green manufacturing in Pakistan by principally focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This study examines the role of knowledge management processes (KMPs), specifically knowledge acquisition, dissemination, and application, as enablers of environmental sustainability. Data were collected from 487 SMEs through an online survey and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). This study investigates the relationship between innovation, knowledge management, and environmental sustainability in the context of green manufacturing. Significant findings indicate that: (1) innovation has a significant impact on environmental sustainability and (2) knowledge management moderates the relationship between innovation and environmental sustainability. The contributions of this study to the existing literature include (1) providing a comprehensive framework linking environmental sustainability enablers to innovation in the green manufacturing sector and (2) establishing knowledge management as a mediator between innovation and environmental sustainability. The findings of this study have important implications for policymakers, managers, and researchers in understanding the dynamics of environmental sustainability in SMEs of green manufacturing in Pakistan. This study also discusses future research directions and limitations.
Gendered Dynamics and Economic Influences in Transboundary Mountain Ecology: A Case Study of the Himalayan Region
Authors: Nosheen Misbah , Mumtaz Tahira , Amjad Balqees
Published: December 2024

Gender dynamics shape interactions, decision-making, and resource management in transboundary mountain ecosystems. This study explores gender perspectives in the context of transboundary mountain ecology to inform inclusive environmental governance, including the economic dimension. Qualitative methods, such as focus group discussions, were employed to capture diverse stakeholder insights. The findings highlight the varying perceptions of gender roles and evolving participation in resource management and research. While the gendered division of labor persists in some contexts, lower socioeconomic groups contribute through traditional knowledge and resilience. Addressing limited resource access, unequal power dynamics, and gender-based discrimination requires equal access to education and resources, women's empowerment programs, collaborative partnerships, gender integration in policy frameworks, and support for community-led initiatives and traditional knowledge systems. This study contributes valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers to foster inclusive and sustainable environmental governance in transboundary mountain regions, recognizing the economic dimensions involved.
Teachers’ Perceived Ease of Use and Perceived Usefulness of Technology at Higher Education Level
Authors: Rafique Samina , Salsabeel Wijdan , Javed Iram
Published: December 2024

The availability of technological resources does not guarantee the success of technology integration in the teaching and learning process; Rather, it must be observed from the teachers' skills and competencies in choosing and successfully employing technology suitable to learning content and methodology. The objectives of this study were to determine the perceived ease of use and usefulness of technology in teachers at higher education levels. Using a stratified random sampling technique, a sample size of 96 teachers, including 67 male teachers and 29 female teachers from six social sciences departments (Education, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Mass Communication, and Management Sciences) of the Institute of Southern Punjab, Multan, Pakistan. A questionnaire was adopted and modified according to the requirements of the study. The data was collected through the adopted questionnaire. The SPSS was used to analyze the collected data. The study's findings indicated that most of the teachers of social sciences departments perceived that they could not easily use technology in teaching and learning at a higher education level. The study also indicated that most of the teachers of social sciences departments perceived technology as helpful in teaching and learning at higher education levels.
Influences of Self-Regulated Learning, Emotional- Intelligence, and Stress Coping Mechanism on the Wellbeing of Postgraduate Students
Authors: Khanm Saira , Uzair-ul-Hassan Muhammad
Published: December 2024

A key stimulus for students to manage their well-being is the practical and sagacious use of their emotions, time, and resources while researching (Dilawar et al., 2021). Further, developing the skills of self-regulation and managing emotions while exploiting various coping strategies may lead to improved wellbeing. The drive of the study was to explore the existing status of self-regulated learning and emotional intelligence and its influence on the well-being of postgraduate students. The study also explored the mediating role of stress-coping strategies to account for the relationship between self-regulation learning and emotional intelligence and well-being. The study participants were postgraduate students of general public universities in Punjab, Pakistan. The selection of the students was based on stratified random sampling. The study used a quantitative method and employed a cross-sectional survey design. Quantitative data were collected from (n=410) M.Phil. and PhD students using standardized measures. The quantitative data analyzed included percentage, mean, standard deviation, independent sample t-test, ANOVA, correlation, regression, and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM. The results revealed that the students possessed self-regulated learning and emotional intelligence skills with better levels, which positively influenced their wellbeing. On the other hand, students' stress coping strategies do not mediate to improve their wellbeing significantly. Future studies should be conducted regularly to align academic research activities to excel and protect the wellbeing of researchers.
Analisis Sosio-Linguistik Terhadap Perbedaan Bahasa Gender Dalam Karakter Kartini Di Film Kartini: Princess Of Jawa
Authors: Nabila Salsabilla  , Azza Aulia Rahmi Daud
Published: December 2024

Film Kartini: Princess of Java (2017), yang disutradarai oleh Hanung Bramantyo, menggambarkan perjuangan Raden Adjeng Kartini dalam menghadapi norma sosial patriarkal di masyarakat feodal Jawa pada masa kolonial. Melalui pendekatan sosio-linguistik, penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis bagaimana bahasa digunakan untuk mencerminkan ketimpangan gender sekaligus menjadi alat perjuangan bagi perempuan. Pendekatan kualitatif dengan analisis deskriptif digunakan dalam penelitian ini, dengan data utama berasal dari dialog dan narasi dalam film serta data sekunder berupa literatur tentang gender, budaya Jawa, dan teori sosio-linguistik. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi dan analisis dialog yang mencerminkan perbedaan bahasa gender. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa bahasa dalam film ini mencerminkan struktur sosial patriarkal yang memengaruhi pola komunikasi berdasarkan gender. Karakter laki-laki, seperti ayah Kartini, menggunakan bahasa formal dengan nada otoritatif untuk menegaskan otoritas mereka, sementara perempuan menggunakan bahasa yang lebih lembut dan tunduk, mencerminkan subordinasi. Kartini, sebagai tokoh utama, menunjukkan penggunaan bahasa yang progresif, memadukan penghormatan terhadap tradisi dengan keberanian menyuarakan ide-idenya terkait emansipasi perempuan. Film ini juga memperlihatkan bagaimana Kartini menggunakan bahasa sebagai alat untuk memberdayakan perempuan di sekitarnya melalui pendidikan dan surat-suratnya. Kesimpulannya, bahasa dalam film ini bukan hanya mencerminkan norma sosial yang ada, tetapi juga menjadi medium bagi Kartini untuk menantang patriarki dan mendorong perubahan sosial. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada pemahaman hubungan antara bahasa, gender, dan kekuasaan dalam konteks budaya Jawa dan relevansinya untuk analisis media lain.
Dynamic relationship between oral English pronunciation standard and mental health monitored by biosensor
Authors: Zhou Xuan , Jia Wei , Shi Cuiping
Published: December 2024

Oral English pronunciation is an important feature of language ability, especially among non-native speakers, as good pronunciation has a direct impact on communication efficacy and social integration. However, the difficulties connected with attaining a high standard of oral English pronunciation can lead to severe stress, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. The purpose of the research is to establish a dynamic correlation between oral English pronunciation standards and mental health, as monitored through biosensor data. The research aims to explore how variations in speech accuracy and fluency during English pronunciation tasks can reflect underlying psychological states, such as stress, anxiety, and overall emotional well-being. The study proposed a novel Improved Flower Pollination-tuned Resilient Deep Neural Network (IFP-RDNN) in this article, to predict the oral English pronunciation rating using biosensors. Electroencephalography (EEG)records patterns of cerebral waves using electrodes applied to the head to assess the electrical impulses in the cerebellum called EEG signals was acquired during the listening state and with the audio signals utilized in stimuli, as well as the spoken audio obtained from the subject. The data processing used a median filter to remove noise from the audio data. Fast Fourier transform (FFT) is used to extract the features from the preprocessed data. It is measured by biomedical data, can be predicted with the help of an optimization technique which draws inspiration called IFP helps to optimize the parameters effectively by mimicking natural pollination processes; RDNN is employed with the optimized parameters; it can predict oral English pronunciation ratings. Experimental results reveal that the spoken audio confirms the improvement in pronunciation throughout the trials. In a comparative analysis, the suggested method is assessed with various evaluation measures, such as F1-score (88.9%), recall (91.60%), precision (89.80%), and accuracy (90.3%). The result demonstrated the IFP-RDNN method to predict the oral English pronunciation rating using biosensors. The findings indicate a significant connection between the quality of oral English pronunciation and mental health, with deviations from standard pronunciation being associated with increased stress and emotional suffering.
Influence of Nd dopant on the structural properties of barium zirconium titanate perovskite
Authors: Chanamolu Swathi  , Sangaraju Venkata Jagadeesh Chandra , Yarravarapu Srinivasa Rao  , Dodda Venkata Rama Koti Reddy
Published: December 2024

Barium zirconium titanate (BZT) nanocomposite powder was prepared using the solid-state reaction method. To enhance the structural properties of BZT, neodymium (Nd) was doped at various concentration levels. The thermal stability of Nd-doped BZT was analyzed through a calcination process conducted at temperatures of 1150, 1200, 1250, 1300, and 1350 ℃ for 4 hours. The XRD spectra of the sample calcined at 1350 ℃ for 4 hours exhibited significant peaks compared to samples calcined at lower temperatures. The results indicated that the crystallographic properties of the sample improved with increasing Nd concentrations. FTIR spectra confirmed the presence of BZT and showed corresponding band shifts with the addition of Nd. As the Nd percentage in BZT increased, the broad band positions shifted to a higher wavenumber range, from [699–479] cm⁻¹ to [746–484] cm⁻¹. The crystallographic nature of TiOx, ZrOx, and NdxOy compounds was confirmed by the vibrational band shifts towards a lower wavenumber range, from [746–484] cm⁻¹ to [735–480] cm⁻¹. Field emission scanning electron microscopy images revealed that Nd-doped BZT samples exhibited higher porosity compared to undoped BZT.
A Review of the Mechanical Properties of 2D Transition Metal Carbides (MXene)-Reinforced Metal and Polymer Composites
Authors: Saigeeta Priyadarshin  , Shatrughan Soren  , Akanksha Mishra
Published: December 2024

In the modern era, two-dimensional MXenes—commonly known as transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides—have emerged as a new class of competitive materials for developing composites across various applications. As a 2D material, MXene-reinforced composites represent an emerging field with significant potential due to their remarkable optical, mechanical, electrical, and electrochemical properties. Additionally, their stability at high temperatures highlights their uniqueness in composite materials. Consequently, MXenes are regarded as revolutionary materials for functional and structural composite applications, offering tunable electrical, thermochemical, and physicomechanical properties. This review examines recent advancements in the use of MXenes as reinforcing elements in metal matrix composites (MMCs) and polymer matrix composites (PMCs), while providing insights for future research in this area.
The long time performance of catalysts usually used in the literature
Authors: Jović Vladimir D.
Published: December 2024

This communication discusses the “long time operation” in characterizing catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). It has been explained that the commonly used procedure in practically all published papers is useless and that it is necessary to define the “accelerated service life test” (ASLT) to predict the behavior of electrodes under industrial conditions. At the same time, one example of ASLT for cathodes in chlor-alkali electrolysis, obtained in our previously published papers is presented.
Originality in Question: Plagiarism and Afghan English Major Students
Authors: Noori Abdullah
Published: December 2024

Plagiarism remains a significant challenge in academic institutions worldwide, especially in contexts where English is not the primary language of instruction. Despite the widespread recognition of plagiarism as an ethical transgression, its prevalence continues to raise concerns. There is a notable research gap in understanding the specific perceptions and motivations behind plagiarism among students in non-English-speaking regions, particularly in Afghanistan. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the perceptions and underlying factors contributing to plagiarism among undergraduate English major students in Afghanistan. Through a descriptive quantitative research design, a survey questionnaire was administered to 120 English major students at a public university to explore their perceptions and reasons for engaging in plagiaristic practices. The findings revealed that students demonstrated a moderate tolerance towards plagiarism despite acknowledging its unethical nature. Key factors influencing plagiaristic behavior include perceptions of lenient consequences, challenges with language proficiency, misconceptions about academic writing skills, and time constraints. This research contributes to the growing literature on academic integrity in diverse linguistic and cultural contexts. The study concludes with recommendations for students, educators, and institutions to effectively develop strategies to combat plagiarism, ultimately promoting a culture of academic integrity and intellectual honesty.
化验室化学试剂和化验仪器的管理探讨
Authors: 胡娟娟
Published: December 2024

胡娟娟
南京化学试剂股份有限公司，南京市，江苏省，中国
摘要：化验室中化学试剂和化验仪器的管理直接影响实验的精度、安全和效率。针对当前试剂存放混乱、配制不规范、废弃处理不当等问题，提出了科学的储存、使用和废弃管理措施，强调分类储存、使用登记以及合理处置废弃物的重要性。此外，为解决仪器管理中的保管不善、操作不当及维护不到位等情况，建议通过定期检查、规范操作和及时维修来提高仪器使用寿命和实验结果的可靠性。这些具体管理措施为化验室操作的安全性和规范性提供了有力保障。
浅谈药品生产质量管理措施的运用
Authors: 胡伟强
Published: December 2024

胡伟强
南京化学试剂股份有限公司，南京市，江苏省，中国
摘要：药品生产质量管理直接关系到药品的安全性和有效性，是保障公众健康的重要环节。近年来，随着医药行业的快速发展和技术进步，药品生产过程中的质量管理也面临更多挑战。生产环境复杂化、供应链多元化等因素增加了质量控制的难度，为此，强化风险管理和完善质量管理体系显得尤为必要。本文探讨了在药品生产中如何优化管理措施，从基础设施建设、采购控制到员工培训等方面提出了具体策略，以提升药品生产的整体质量水平。
EMIR Refit implementation: Practical advice and considerations for trade reporting obligations
Authors: Volpe Nik , Shamdasani Avinash , Deshpande Kalyan
Published: December 2024

EMIR (European Market Infrastructure Regulation) trade reporting is a fundamental regulatory requirement for firms trading derivatives within the EU and UK. Introduced in 2014, EMIR mandates the reporting of derivative trades to authorised trade repositories to enhance market transparency and enable regulatory oversight. The recent EMIR Refit introduces new complexities, requiring firms to navigate the increased number of data fields, new XML reporting formats and different implementation dates between the EU and UK. This paper addresses three primary challenges of EMIR Refit: oversight and control of trade reporting, delegated reporting to brokers and third parties and updating legacy EMIR trades. This paper discusses the necessity for robust daily controls, governance structures and accurate data reconciliation to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. Firms must adapt to dual reporting obligations due to divergent implementation dates, maintaining separate systems for EU and UK reporting standards. Delegated reporting, while operationally beneficial, requires vigilant oversight to ensure third party compliance with regulatory standards. Updating legacy EMIR trades to align with EMIR Refit standards is crucial to maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance. This paper provides practical guidance for firms to enhance their trade reporting processes, ensuring adherence to EMIR Refit requirements and safeguarding market stability. Through proactive planning and robust controls, firms can effectively manage the challenges posed by EMIR Refit, maintaining compliance and operational efficiency in the evolving regulatory landscape.
A brief history and the future of customer data
Authors: Sterne Jim , Davenport Thomas H.
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the evolution of customer data technologies from their inception in the 1980s to the present and speculates about the future. The paper highlights promises made and challenges encountered, examining the rise of database marketing, the impact of the Internet and social media, and the ongoing struggles with personalisation and customer relationship management. The paper reviews several different aspects of the customer relationship and discusses how and why technology and data have not been as effective as promised. By reviewing case studies, including Amazon's pioneering efforts, and recent advancements in artificial intelligence — particularly generative AI — the paper provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of customer data technology. The paper also argues that the current array of tools that marketers can employ for customer relationships is much richer than in the past and could be used to dramatically improve customer satisfaction and value. Looking forward, the paper explores the potential for data integration, federation and advanced AI technologies to finally deliver on the long-promised benefits of personalised customer experiences. Given past outcomes, the current authors hesitate to suggest that it will solve all customer-related marketing problems, but are optimistic about improvement.
Identifying and addressing the risks of AI through regulations, compliance controls and technical design
Authors: Bahadur Sudhanshu , Tucker Kuno
Published: December 2024

This paper will identify and examine the various aspects of artificial intelligence (AI), surface the risks associated with AI, and provide compelling governance, compliance and technical solutions to mitigate those risks. AI is destined to accelerate the pace of change and development in multiple fields; however, with its great advances come great risks that need to be addressed.
Augmenting customer lifetime value with omnichannel engagement
Authors: Kmet Carolyn Tang , Copulsky Jonathan
Published: December 2024

Organisations have long used lifetime value (LTV) to measure the value a customer represents to the business over the course of the relationship. Once a business quantifies this value, LTV informs decisions ranging from how much to spend on acquisition and engagement campaigns to how much to expend on customer service and retention efforts. In this paper, current philosophies and measurement approaches used to calculate customer LTV are briefly reviewed and an evolution of the LTV framework that incorporates omnichannel customer engagement is recommended. While current LTV inputs rely mostly on first party data such as website behaviour, e-mail open and click-through rates and paid media engagement, the value of a customer-brand relationship extends beyond interaction with owned and paid media channels. The framework proposed in this paper provides practitioners with a new approach to evaluate customer value that additionally provides insight into a new segment of potential influencer and affiliate partners and suggests that the value of customers may extend beyond their spend with a brand to include their impact on other customers' spend.
The four Cs of B2B targeting: Using company, customer, channel and contextual data to shrink the audience bullseye
Authors: Diorio Stephen , Howarth Rich
Published: December 2024

The combination of highly focused audience populations and much more precise industry, account and buyer persona-based segments make using deterministic approaches to plan, target, deploy and optimise media and marketing programmes in a business-to-business (B2B) environment a major challenge. Recent media benchmarking data confirms that hyper-pareto economics of audience targeting in B2B marketing can dramatically improve the yield and business impact of investments in paid, owned, earned and shared media programmes. This paper builds on existing academic research into audience targeting by adding qualitative interviews with 100 B2B marketing leaders and specific case examples from Terminus to examine how leading marketers are using probabilistic analytical approaches to shrink the audience bullseye and improve the business impact of media. The paper explores how B2B marketers are taking advantage of advances in analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to combine company, customer, channel and context data from a variety of internal and external sources to model highly targeted and accurate audiences and segments. It provides a blueprint for how the best marketers are using internal company, opportunity and sales coverage data from customer relationship management (CRM) and first party customer engagement data from paid, owned, earned and shared digital marketing channels as the foundation for targeting audiences and identifying signals of interest, consideration, response and intent. It shows how marketers can further supplement this targeting data foundation with third party contextual data around account structures, audience graphs and buyer intent to continuously improve targeting accuracy with closed loop analysis of customer response data. Shrinking the audience bullseye in this manner allows marketers to improve the financial impact of marketing investments by a third or more, by targeting marketing programmes and resources to prospects in specific accounts, job roles and sales territories while zeroing in on the fraction of prospects who are actively in the market to buy at any time.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE BANQUETA NEUROERGONÔMICA PORTÁTIL PARA CONFORTO MUSCULOESQUELÉTICO E INCLUSÃO SOCIAL DE INDIVÍDUOS NÃO HÍGIDOS
Authors: Moura Roque Antonio , Santos David Felipe Alves , Oliveira Márcia Regina , Silva Messias Borges
Published: December 2024

O desenvolvimento de uma banqueta ergonômica direcionada aos indivíduos não hígidos é um desafio que exige uma abordagem multidisciplinar. A busca por mobilidade e conforto musculoesquelético nesse grupo específico demanda uma análise detalhada das necessidades. Nesse sentido, o objetivo de desenvolvimento de uma banqueta neuroergonômica para melhorar o conforto e a mobilidade de indivíduos com limitações físicas, como idosos ou pessoas com deficiência é primordial. O assento deve ser ajustável visando otimizar a postura, aliviando a pressão nas articulações e membros inferiores ao oferecer descanso para os pés. A metodologia usada contou com o uso de software especializado para projetos prevendo um mockup leve, fácil de transportar e adaptável as diferentes superfícies e terrenos. Como resultado houve benefícios físicos ao se  promover a sensação de bem-estar neurofisiológico, oportunidade de maior inclusão social e a sensação de autoestima. Conclui-se que embora haja desafios relacionados ao custo e personalização, o uso de materiais acessíveis e dimensionamento antropométrico correto, tornam o produto viável para qualidade de vida dos seus usuários (pertencimento social) em atividades cotidianas, alinhando-se aos objetivos de desenvolvimento sustentável, como inclusão, saúde e a percepção de bem-estar dos indivíduos não hígidos.
Covid 19 to new normal terminologies and concepts: a translation study
Authors: Apuhin Mary Jean
Published: December 2024

The study aimed to develop a compendium of COVID-19-related terminologies and concepts by translating their definitions from English to Filipino and Hiligaynon. Utilizing a qualitative translation research design, the researchers followed systematic processes of translation, editing, and expert validation. Anchored on Jakobson's theory of translation and Skopos theory, the study ensured linguistic and semantic accuracy. Findings revealed that most terms had equivalent translations in Filipino and Hiligaynon, while some required retention of original terms for consistency. The compendium, validated by language experts, addresses the public's need for clear and culturally relevant information about COVID-19. This resource is expected to enhance public understanding, awareness, and preparedness during the pandemic while promoting linguistic and cultural integration.
Congreso de Innovación Educativa CIE2023
Authors: Espinal Anael
Published: December 2024

El Congreso de Innovación Educativa CIE2023 ha demostrado ser, una vez más, un lugar de encuentro para el intercambio de experiencias de innovación educativa y tendencias de educación superior.
La simulación judicial como evaluación auténtica aplicado a la enseñanza del derecho en UNITEC
Authors: León Perdomo Andrea Dinora
Published: December 2024

Introducción: La simulación judicial como aprendizaje basado en la experiencia se presenta como una innovación educativa aplicada en la etapa inicial de la formación jurídica de los estudiantes de primer año de la carrera de Derecho. El objetivo principal de esta innovación es proporcionarles a los estudiantes un aprendizaje significativo que les permita un acercamiento realista al mundo jurídico y fortalecer sus competencias para su desempeño profesional. Método: Mediante la simulación judicial, los estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de aplicar los conocimientos teóricos adquiridos, al enfrentarse a situaciones jurídicas y desarrollar estrategias de litigio en un entorno simulado, pero auténtico, experimentando a título personal los desafíos y responsabilidades que conlleva el ejercicio de la abogacía. La planificación de este proceso de implementación incluye la asignación de roles, la visualización de una simulación judicial y el desarrollo de la simulación. Resultados: la participación activa, el análisis jurídico, habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita, argumentación jurídica, técnicas de investigación, y el trabajo cooperativo. La evaluación de la simulación judicial se hizo usando instrumentos y técnicas, como rúbricas de evaluación, observación directa y retroalimentación constante. Conclusión: la simulación judicial como aprendizaje basado en la experiencia demuestra ser altamente beneficiosa para los estudiantes de primer año de la carrera de Derecho. Proporciona una experiencia práctica y realista que fortalece su aprendizaje.
Matriz de metaanálisis: herramienta analítica en la formación de investigación arquitectónica
Authors: Ochoa Perdomo Valery A.
Published: December 2024

Introducción. En dos cursos de la carrera de Arquitectura de UNITEC, se introdujo la innovación educativa “Matriz de metaanálisis” con el propósito de optimizar la gestión de recursos bibliográficos y fortalecer las habilidades de investigación de los estudiantes. El proceso involucró la identificación del tema, recopilación y evaluación de fuentes, análisis, síntesis y comunicación de hallazgos. Método. Se utilizaron las metodologías del Aprendizaje basado en Investigación y Aprendizaje Significativo; además, se aplicó el método analítico y análisis documental. El enfoque se centró en consolidar datos en un recurso único para evaluar la pertinencia de los recursos, fomentando el aprendizaje significativo basado la investigación. Discusión. En la actualidad, adquirir destrezas para ubicar recursos científicos y realizar búsquedas confiables es crucial para los profesionales. Aunque los softwares de gestión documental son útiles, la “Matriz de metaanálisis” proporciona una estructura más completa y organizada para evaluar la relevancia de los recursos. Tanto el análisis de contenido como el metaanálisis se revelan como herramientas provechosas para interpretar y sintetizar datos. Se subraya la importancia de la investigación-acción como enfoque colaborativo para recopilar datos de los participantes y analizar los resultados. Conclusión. La implementación de la “Matriz de metaanálisis” robusteció las competencias de investigación en arquitectura al mejorar la organización y evaluación de los recursos bibliográficos. Este avance contribuye significativamente a la calidad de la investigación generada por alumnos en esta disciplina.