bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
অন্তর্জলী যাত্রা-র বাক্যকাঠামো বিশ্লেষণ
Authors: সৈয়দ শাহরিয়ার রহমান
Published: August 2024

কমলকুমার মজুমদারের ঔপন্যাসিক গদ্য আধুনিক বাক্যতাত্ত্বিক গবেষণার এক আকর্ষণীয় ক্ষেত্র এই আকল্প বর্তমান প্রবন্ধের মূল প্রেরণা। উপন্যাসের গদ্য নিয়ে এই পক্ষপাতের পেছনের কৈফিয়তটি হলো, কমলকুমার যে গদ্যরীতিকে আশ্রয় করে দশের মধ্যে এগারো হয়ে রয়েছেন তার শুরুটা প্রথম প্রকাশিত উপন্যাস অন্তর্জলী যাত্রা থেকেই। এর পরবর্তীকালে কমলকুমারের রচিত বিভিন্ন সৃষ্টিশীল সাহিত্যকর্মকে প্রত্যক্ষ বা পরোক্ষভাবে শাসন করেছে এই উপন্যাসটি, দিয়েছে অননুকরণীয় পথনির্দেশ। ১৩৬৯ বঙ্গাব্দে প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয় অন্তর্জলী যাত্রা। এর কাছাকাছি সময়ে লেখা গল্পেও এই উপন্যাসের প্রভাব চোখে পড়ে এবং অনিবার্যভাবে সেগুলো লেখা হয় সাধুরীতিতে; অবশ্য এই সাধুরীতি অন্তর্জলী যাত্রা-র মতো ধ্রুপদী চিত্রকলাতুল্য স্থাপত্যধর্মী নয়, ছোটগল্প-প্রত্যাশিত হালকা মেজাজ এসব গল্পে স্পষ্টভাবেই লক্ষণীয়। এমনকি তাঁর অন্যান্য উপন্যাস, যেখানে তিনি অনেক বেশি নিরীক্ষা-প্রিয় সেসব রচনায় শৈল্পিক স্বাতন্ত্র্য অক্ষুণ্ণ রেখেও প্রথম উপন্যাসের সৃষ্টি-নির্দেশনা প্রচ্ছন্ন নয়। তাছাড়া, কেবল সাধুরীতি-চলতিরীতির দ্বান্দ্বিক বৈচিত্র্য তো নয়, কমলকুমারের ঔপন্যাসিক গদ্যের চলন, ব্যবহৃত বাক্যসমষ্টির অন্তর্শায়িত নান্দনিক তথ্যকাঠামো, বাক্যের গঠন ও পদবিন্যাস পরম্পরা, খণ্ডবাক্যসমষ্টির বিন্যাস প্রভৃতি বাক্যতাত্ত্বিক বিশেষত্ব এ সকল ক্ষেত্রেই অন্তর্জলী যাত্রা ব্যতিক্রমী এক শিল্পগদ্যের আকর। এই উপন্যাসে বিধৃত মানবমনস্তত্ত্ব, নির্মম সামাজিক কৌতুক, বিচিত্র চিত্রকল্পসম্ভার, অদৃষ্টপূর্ব পুরাণ-প্রসঙ্গ এবং অবশ্যই এর ভাষারীতি প্রভৃতি অনুষঙ্গ নিয়ে পৃথক পৃথক গবেষণা সম্ভব। তবে, বর্তমান আলোচনা উপন্যাসটির সংলাপ-বহির্ভূত বাক্যসৃষ্টির বিশেষত্ব নিরূপণের মধ্যেই সীমিত থাকবে।
Editorial
Authors: León-González PhD. Jorge Luis
Published: August 2024

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Analysis Of The Ability To Read The Al-Qur'an Based On The Asy-Syafi'i Method According To Tajwid Science On The Al-Qur'an Hadith Subject Of Class V Students In Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah Aursati Kampar District
Authors: Elfita Sari Nadiya , Radhiyatulfithri Radhiyatulfithri , Salman Salman
Published: August 2024

The lives of future generations are certainly inseparable from the lives of today's children. Therefore, children should not only be seen as passive creatures who receive it, but also as active creatures who are full of spontaneity for the future. One of the fundamental problems of Muslims today is the percentage of young Muslims who are unable to read the Koran. The results of observations on class V MIM Aursati students show that there are problems in reading the Al-Qur'an, namely students are not able to read the Al-Qur'an, cannot distinguish between long and short verses in the Al-Qur'an, and are not yet fluent in using the science of recitation. . The aim of this study is to determine the ability to read the Al-Qur'an based on the AshShafi'I method according to Tajwid Science in the Al-Qur'an Hadith subject of class V students at MIM Aursati, Kampar Regency. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method. This study uses primary data obtained directly from MIM Aursati, while secondary data consists of documents, scientific articles and relevant books. Data was collected through observation, interviews and documentation studies. Next, the data is analyzed based on data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions. The findings of the study show that the Asy-Shafi'i method in learning to read the Al-Qur'an was chosen because it is a method that prioritizes the careful application of tajwid knowledge, as well as helping class students understand and read the Al-Qur'an well according to the correct tajwid rules. . MIM Aursati's fifth grade students already have a fairly good understanding of the science of recitation. The results of the tests carried out showed that 5 students had the ability to read the Al-Qur'an well and correctly, 4 students were moderate, and 9 students did not have the ability to read the Al-Qur'an well.
Parenting Styles and Teachers' Teaching Styles impact on Students' Values Development
Authors: Dallasheh Waleed
Published: August 2024

This study examines the effect of parenting and teaching styles on students' values development within Arab society in Israel. It aimed to determine: 1) the relationship between parenting style and students’ values development from teachers’ perspectives; 2) how teaching methods using English as a Second Language (ESL) strategies affect students' values development; and 3) demographic differences (sex, role, education, types of schools) among teachers in values development and parenting styles.The sample includes 280 teachers (112 male; 168 female) from Arab high schools' students in northern Israel and 200 parents (104 male; 96 female) who participated in the questionnaire. Findings indicate that authoritative parenting, which balances warmth and control, is most effective in fostering positive values, while authoritarian and permissive styles may lead to poorer outcomes in self-esteem, motivation, and behavior. Discussion-oriented and student-centered teaching approaches promote critical thinking, empathy, and ethical reasoning. No significant differences were found in the impact of teaching and parenting styles on values development based on gender, age, or educational level of teachers, except for differences in direct and delegating teaching styles.The study concludes that parenting and teaching styles are interdependent. Supportive parenting enhances the effectiveness of constructive teaching methods, and teachers' approaches can reinforce values instilled by parents. Recommendations for Arab society include promoting authoritative parenting through educational programs, encouraging discussion-based and student-centered teaching methods via teacher training and curriculum reforms, fostering school and community collaboration, addressing cultural sensitivities, and providing teachers with necessary resources and professional development opportunities.
The Foundation Of A Sakinah Family: Family Counseling
Authors: Cristy Winata
Published: August 2024

The article discusses important principles in building a harmonious marriage and family relationship from an Islamic perspective. The process of selecting a life partner, marriage in Islam, solutions to marriage challenges, and marriage procedures are the main focus of the discussion. In conclusion, it is important for individuals to pay attention to criteria and preferences in choosing a partner, with religious factors being the top priority. Marriage is seen as human nature that involves physical, spiritual, and human values. In facing the challenges of marriage, it is important to learn more about one's partner, appreciate each other, and recall important moments in the relationship. Emotional, physical, and mental maturity as well as the principles of Islamic family guidance and counseling are also important in marriage procedures. In addition, the article also emphasizes the importance of patience and tawakakal, the utilization of Islamic principles in solving problems, the consideration of factors such as wealth, descent, beauty, and religion in the selection of a partner, as well as self-adjustment, social support, and understanding of developmental tasks during pregnancy to create a happy and thriving family life. By understanding and applying these principles, individuals are expected to build harmonious marriage and family relationships in accordance with religious teachings and human values.
Guidance To Build Mental Well-Being: The Role Of Guidance And Counseling
Authors: Dwi Syamsih
Published: August 2024

Guidance and counseling plays a crucial role in helping individuals overcome various psychological and emotional problems in contemporary society. The need for these services is increasingly urgent, not only as a response to psychological crises, but also as an effort to prevent and build sustainable mental well-being. Research shows that guidance and counseling is effective in helping individuals overcome stress, anxiety, depression, as well as develop adaptive and problem-solving skills necessary in facing life's challenges. Moreover, the importance of this service lies not only in its individual dimension, but also in its contribution to overall public health. Through holistic and coordinated services, guidance and counseling can help reduce the burden of mental illness, increase productivity, and strengthen social and support networks. However, guidance and counseling practitioners are faced with new challenges and rapidly evolving opportunities, such as the application of technology in online counseling practices. In addition, social and cultural contexts play an important role in guidance and counseling practice, making the integration of cross-cultural perspectives an urgent necessity. In response to the evolving challenges and opportunities, guidance and counseling practitioners need to strengthen their competencies through continuous education, training, and professional development. New research and innovations in the fields of neuroscience, positive psychology, and technology-based therapies also have a significant impact on guidance and counseling, so practitioners must continue to adapt to the latest scientific developments. In an era where stress and life pressure are on the rise, a proactive approach in promoting mental wellbeing is becoming increasingly urgent. Therefore, guidance and counseling should not only focus on addressing problems, but also on prevention and building adaptive skills that can improve the overall quality of life. All in all, it can be concluded that guidance and counseling has a very important role in supporting the mental and social well-being of individuals as well as society at large.
Studi Literatur Penelitian Kesehatan Mental Individu yang Mengalami Broken Home
Authors: Brigita Suhartini  , Cristy Winata Siahaan  , Intan Putri Kinanti  , Mita Amelia  , Alrefi
Published: August 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui gambaran kesehatan mental yang dialami oleh individu yang mengalami broken home pada kurun waktu 2016-2024. Metode yang digunakan adalah studi kepustakaan yang dilakukan dengan mengidentifikasi, dan menganalisis artikel jurnal yang terakreditasi pada Sinta Jurnal, dan Garuda Jurnal yang fokus kajiannya terdiri dari aspek masalah yang diteliti, metodologi penelitian, serta hasil penelitian. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh dari perceraian antara kedua orang tua yang memiliki dampak yang signifikan terhadap individu khususnya anak yang mengakibatkan timbulnya berbagai konsekuensi terutama pada pola perilaku yang menyimpang serta dapat membahayakan dan merugikan diri dan orang lain disekitarnya. Pada pola perilaku anak broken home, beberapa diantaranya dipengaruhi oleh pengalaman individu dalam lingkungan keluarga yang dapat berdampak pada kesehatan mental individu seperti merasa hidupnya tidak sempurna, bahkan merasa tidak layak untuk dicintai. Jika individu korban broken home mendapatkan pemahaman dan penanganan yang tepat dalam kasusnya, maka individu akan dapat mengatasi rasa tertekan yang berpengaruh pada kesehatan mentalnya.
Quantifying the Short-Run Macroeconomic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Macroeconometric Approach
Authors:   Philippine Institute for Development Studies, Corpus John Paul , Debuque-Gonzales Margarita
Published: August 2024

While the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on the Philippine economy have been widely chronicled, there has not been an effort at an ex-post quantification of the pandemic’s impacts using counterfactual analysis. This paper aims to fill this gap. Using a modified version of the PIDS small macroeconometric model, forecasts for 2020 and 2021 are generated to serve as counterfactual paths of key economic indicators in the pandemic’s absence. The gap between the actual and counterfactual trajectories is interpreted as comprising the pandemic’s impact. The impact estimates lend further evidence to the pandemic’s severe and lasting effects on the real economy, with real output, private domestic spending (particularly investment), and the employment rate suffering significant negative deviations from their counterfactual levels. Model simulations also clarify the extent of the deterioration of public finances triggered by the pandemic, particularly on tax revenues, fiscal balance, and government debt. On the other hand, the pandemic’s estimated impacts on inflation and key domestic interest rates are less evident.
Who Gets Monitored among Philippines’ 4Ps Children and Why It Matters for Their Nonmonitored Siblings
Authors:   Philippine Institute for Development Studies, Abrigo Michael , Alicante Kean Norbie , Melad Kris Ann
Published: August 2024

Which children benefit from conditional cash transfers (CCT)? Using a sample of poor and near-poor households in the Philippines, this study shows that children in households that receive cash transfers from 4Ps, the country’s flagship antipoverty program, have parents with relatively low educational attainment. Within CCT-recipient households, children of heads are more likely to be enrolled for education monitoring. No evidence was found that households select children for education monitoring to maximize 4Ps cash payout. While children’s ranking based on birth timing and an earlier 4Ps prioritization rule predict child monitoring status, these instruments are, at best, weak, which may effectively limit their use in impact assessments. This study confirmed earlier findings that 4Ps raise school enrollment on average, which is likely driven by its impact on boys and older children. It also corroborates earlier results of the perverse effects on nonmonitored children, which worsen with age, are more severe for boys, and appear to be universal across household compliance types. Contrary to expectations, it was found that children in households who select out of 4Ps even when eligible (i.e., never treated) are likely to benefit greatly from the program. In contrast, those from households that select into the program even when ineligible based on proxy means tests (i.e., always treated) are not necessarily better off as a result of the program.
Rethinking Taxation in the Digital Economy: Approaches to Harnessing Online Markets
Authors: Bañez Emerson
Published: August 2024

The study aims to evaluate the country’s legal framework for taxing digital transactions, specifically the extent to which provisions of the law can map onto the value of digital markets. Based on findings on the structure of the digital commerce value chain and its possible interactions with both current and proposed tax regimes, the study provides four policy prescriptions: (a) optimize existing tax authority over platforms, (b) have a digital-ready tax administration, (c) expand the scope for investigation and liability, and (d) engage at the international level. Nonresident providers are the ones that have gained the most from digital markets while minimizing the tax impact of their activities. The Philippines should continue to explore multilateral options for the reallocation of taxing rights as well as address the issue of “base erosion and profit shifting”. Such options include regional tax treaties and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s framework treaty. Efforts at negotiating and crafting the provisions should take into account the Philippines’ trading power relative to other countries, and its comparative ability to exercise jurisdiction.
Let’s Get Fiscal: Extending the Small Macroeconometric Model of the Philippine Economy
Authors: Debuque-Gonzales Margarita , Corpus John Paul
Published: August 2024

This study presents a small macroeconometric model with a fiscal sector, extending the model in Debuque-Gonzales and Corpus (2023). The model retains the original core blocks of domestic demand, international trade, employment, prices, and monetary sectors and adds a fiscal sector consisting of equations for government revenues, expenditures, and debt. Behavioral equations are estimated in error-correction form (using an autoregressive distributed lag or ARDL model) on quarterly data from 2002 to 2019. In-sample simulations demonstrate acceptable levels of predictive accuracy for most macroeconomic variables, even when producing dynamic forecasts. The model also projects plausible outcomes on the fiscal side in response to shocks in world oil prices, the exchange rate, and primary expenditure, showing the expanded model’s policy simulation capabilities. The next steps for developing the model include adding a detailed financial block, modeling the aggregate supply side, and incorporating expectations.
Evaluating the Writing and Communication Skills Course: Insights from ESP Best Practices and Needs Analysis of Undergraduate Students and English Language Teachers
Authors: Buriro Ghulam Saqib , Memon Rafique Ahmed , Kakepoto Inayatullah
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Writing and Communication Skills (WCS) course at the Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology (QUEST) in Pakistan, assessing its alignment with the academic and professional needs of undergraduate engineering students and best practices in English for Specific Purposes (ESP). A descriptive and interpretative investigation using a small sample from 60 final-year male engineering students and four English lecturers at QUEST (English Language Centre). The data were gathered by an extensive questionnaire including a Likert scale (quantitative) and open-ended questions (qualitative) and related documents of QUEST and other similar engineering university curricula. SPSS was used to analyze quantitative data, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The results show a big discrepancy between the WCM as it is being practiced now and what engineering students require linguistically, reflecting inadequate ESP principles in curricular design accounting. This further reflects on the ESP courses claiming to be tailored for engineering students and suggests a need for modification in such a manner from future ESP course curriculum developers.
THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF SOCIAL CULTURE DEVELOPMENT IN PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors: İmanova Pərvanə
Published: August 2024

Theoretical aspects of the development of the culture of communication among preschoolers are investigated in the scientific article. It is justified that the success of a person in society, especially his socialization, depends, among other factors, on the level of culture of communication and has a significant impact on the effectiveness of any activity in society.
Challenges and Opportunities in funding localization of SDGs under India's Smart Cities Mission
Authors: Parekh Pratham
Published: August 2024

India's pursuit of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is challenged by rapid urbanisation, with the urban population projected to grow from 34.9% in 2020 to 43% by 2035. This expansion necessitates addressing the environmental and infrastructural impacts, particularly the anticipated rise in urban carbon emissions. Strategic alignment with global frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), New Urban Agenda (NUA), Paris Agreement, and Sendai Framework, is crucial for managing these challenges.
The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) is central to India's strategy, aiming to leverage advanced technologies to promote sustainable development. It focuses on SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), while addressing challenges such as privacy concerns, high infrastructure costs, and the digital divide.
Through secondary data analysis and qualitative techniques, the study finds that the SCM's implementation of SDGs is both progressing and encountering challenges. The enquiry reveals key themes related to SDG integration and financial mechanisms, highlighting the need for improved alignment with SDGs and enhanced governance.
The paper provides insights into the localization of SDGs within the SCM and the associated funding mechanisms. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the governance frameworks and financial allocations, which is essential for refining the SCM’s effectiveness in sustainable urban development.
Awareness of American children's writer Dr. Seuss and his stories in Uzbekistan and learning literary works with the help of electronic versions or online
Authors: Buriyeva Gulhayo , Akobirova Sarvara
Published: August 2024

This study examines the awareness and reception of Dr. Seuss's works among first-year law students in Uzbekistan, where children's literature is gradually gaining prominence. The research involved a survey of 33 students, aged 18-20, to assess their familiarity with Dr. Seuss's stories, particularly through cartoons, and to explore the impact of language on their awareness. Findings indicate that while 26 out of 33 participants showed interest in children's literature, most were familiar with Dr. Seuss's stories through cartoons rather than books. Notably, 30 participants were unaware that Dr. Seuss authored these stories, reflecting a disconnect between the content and its literary origins. A Chi-Square test was conducted to investigate the influence of the primary language of childhood reading (Uzbek vs. Russian) on awareness of Dr. Seuss's works. Results revealed a significant difference, with Russian-reading students more likely to be aware of these stories compared to those who read in Uzbek (χ² = 8.1, p = 0.0044). This underscores the critical role of language in shaping literary exposure in Uzbekistan. The study concludes that while interest in global children's literature is present, greater efforts are needed to introduce and promote Dr. Seuss's works in the Uzbek language. This could be achieved through translations, cultural adaptations, and educational integration, thereby enriching the literary experience of young readers in Uzbekistan.
Ireland and Juvenal ii 160
Authors: Charles BREEZE Andrew
Published: August 2024

Like any authority, A. E. Housman’s edition of the Roman satirist Juvenal remains a source for research, including notes in The Housman Society Journal on Rutupiae in the fourth satire or ‘Thule’ in the fifteenth. The former is Richborough, Kent; the latter seems to be Iceland, for ‘Thule’ is apparently a corruption of Greek Thymele ‘altar-slab’. It implies that the explorer Pytheas discovered Iceland in about 306 BCE, the island’s volcanoes and block-like appearance reminding him of fire on an altar. If so, it shows how perception of landscape supports emendation.
KEANEKARAGAMAN DAN KELIMPAHAN MESOFAUNA TANAH DI LAHAN BEKAS TAMBANG GAMPING KECAMATAN PADALARANG, BANDUNG BARAT
Authors: Tjahjandari Dyah , Rahayu Widyastuti  , Angelin Septitania Sirait
Published: August 2024

Soil fauna is one of the ecosystem components that play a role in the process of organic matter decomposition and soil improvement. Soil mesofauna are sensitive to environmental changes due to human activities, including land conversion for mining activities. The diversity and abundance of soil fauna depend on environmental conditions and food availability. Soil mesofauna can be used as bioindicators of habitat degradation and soil quality. This study aims to identify and assess soil mesofauna diversity index and abundance on open access land (LAT) formerly used for limestone mining in the Padalarang area, West Bandung Regency. Soil samples were collected from natural soil (844 masl), LAT 1 (837 masl), LAT 2 (834 masl), and LAT 3 (809 masl). Soil fauna were extracted using a Berlese Funnel Extractor. Soil fauna diversity was calculated based on Shannon’s Diversity Index, while soil fauna abundance was calculated based on Meyer's (1966) equation. The highest soil fauna diversity value was found in natural soil at 1.87 (moderate), while the lowest soil fauna diversity value was found in LAT 2 at 1.38 (low). The highest soil fauna abundance was found in LAT 2 (6295 individuals/m2) with a slope gradient of 8-15%, while the lowest abundance was found in natural soil (594 individuals/m2) with a slope gradient of 15-25%. Variation in abundance, taxon count, and soil fauna diversity is influenced by environmental factors such as soil pH, slope gradient, vegetation, and moisture content.
Remediation Technology for Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soil on Copper Post- Mining Land Reclamation
Authors: Putri Oktariani  , Suwardi  , Hermanu Widjaja  , Dyah Tjahyandari Suryaningtyas  , Aulya Putri
Published: August 2024

Indonesia is a country with very high mineral reserves. Copper is one of the most important minerals found and produced in Indonesia. According to data from USGS in 2023, Indonesia is the world's seventh-largest copper producer. Copper mining activities primarily utilize open-pit mining techniques compared to underground mining techniques. Open-pit mining techniques lead to environmental damage, including land degradation, erosion, deforestation, ecosystem destruction, and soil, air, and water pollution due to acid mine drainage. The aim of this research is to provide remediation technologies recommendations for heavy metal-contaminated soil on copper post-mining land. Mine reclamation plays a crucial role in addressing various issues on post-mining lands. Waste dump area is one of the focus areas in reclamation activities that used as a place to store non-valuable materials. Waste dump area typically contain heavy metals that are harmful to the environment. High concentrations of heavy metals in the soil can make it toxic, which then has an impact on reducing soil quality and poisoning plants. Selecting suitable ameliorants and hyperaccumulator plants that are capable to reduce heavy metal toxicity is the key to successful mine reclamation. Zeolite ameliorant can reduce heavy metal content in the soil by increasing adsorption complexes, while dolomite can reduce heavy metal content in the soil by increasing soil pH. Phytoremediation by using hyperaccumulator plants also can reduce soil toxicity through destruction, inactivation, or immobilization of heavy metals into harmless forms.
Constraints of chemical and physical properties of soil on the growth of revegetation plants on ex-nickel mining land
Authors: Iskandar  , Dwi Putro Tejo Baskoro  , Sri Wilarso Budi  , Imam Gozali  , Suwardi  , Hermanu Widjaja  , Arya Aditya Kurnia  , Mustajir
Published: August 2024

The chemical and physical properties of soil as a planting medium in ex-mining land reclamation areas play an important role in supporting successful revegetation. This study aims to study the properties of soils in the reclamation area of a former nickel mine which is thought to be a factor inhibiting plant growth. Undisturbed and disturbed soil samples were taken in the reclamation area and the natural environment at depths of 0-30 cm and 30-60 cm. Soil sample analysis includes pH, organic C, total N, available P and potential P reserve, cation exchange capacity (CEC), base saturation, micronutrients, texture, bulk density, permeability, and pF curve. Soil biological properties are represented by the number of mycorrhiza parameters. Several plant leaf samples were also taken for analysis of N P K Ca Mg S and micronutrient content. The results showed that the soil in the reclamation area has several anomalous properties that cause the growth of revegetation plants to be hampered, i.e. the soil pH is slightly acidic to neutral, the CEC is very low due to a positive net charge, the exchangeable Ca/Mg ratio is less than 1, the levels of elements that are potentially toxic to plants are quite high, and the distribution of soil particles is dominated by silty size. These properties are closely related to iron oxides in the soil as a result of chemical weathering of ferromagnesian minerals contained in ultramafic rocks which are the parent material of the soil.
INVESTIGATING THE MODERATING ROLE OF GENDER, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION ON ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION AMONG CROATIAN ENTREPRENEURS
Authors: Morić Milovanović Bojan
Published: August 2024

Entrepreneurial orientation (EO) represents one of the most robust scientific constructs explored by academics in management and entrepreneurship literature, where research mostly focuses on exploring EO as a firm-level or as an individual-level construct. Even though numerous studies found gender differences in EO, there is still a need to further explore differences in gender, experience and education on each of the EO dimensions separately. Therefore, the aim of this study is to further test these effects in a small open economy context such as Croatia. More specifically, by using the linear regression analysis this study will explore direct and moderating effects gender, experience and education have on EO and EO’s dimensions within the context of Croatian SMEs. Results of this study have confirmed that male entrepreneurs are more entrepreneurially oriented and are more proactive than their female counterparts. On the other hand, results indicated no significant gender differences in the level of innovation and risk taking. Furthermore, results demonstrated that gender has a significant and direct effect on EO, and on risk taking as a dimension of EO, however, there are no significant effects of gender on innovativeness and proactiveness. Results also confirmed moderation effects gender has on the relationships between the level of education and EO, innovativeness and proactiveness, where these relationships are moderated as such that the relationships are stronger for women than for men. These findings are very interesting since they place significance on the importance education has on the success of female entrepreneurs. Therefore, findings of this study provide more evidence on how important tailor-made educational programs are for the development of successful female entrepreneurs.
STAFF PRODUCTIVITY IN HOTEL INDUSTRY IN TOURISM DESTINATION MAKARSKA
Authors: Jurišić Mustapić Marijana , Marušić Filipa
Published: August 2024

The tourism market has been facing a labor crisis. This raises the question of the hotel operations and business processes as well as its business organization. The dynamic tourism environment faces the challenges of staff turnover and in the same time labour and their motivation to work. Work productivity is one of the basic indicators of a hotel’s successful operation. The hotel guest is in contact with the employees during the service. Employees are the bearers of the tourist product in the provision of services for which the primary accommodation facilities are. The aim of the paper is to examine the staff productivity in the hotels of the city of Makarska. The analysis of labor productivity shows the development of the hotel where guidelines can be provided for the operation and improvement of business processes in order to achieve competitiveness. Methodology used in the paper is descriptive statistical analysis, as the data obtained comes from secondary data that is necessary for the calculation of indicators for the purposes of this paper. The paper presents the productivity coefficient of a four-star hotel in the city of Makarska. The work represents a significant contribution in the application sense for the hotel industry, so that the management makes the right decisions about the organization of work and number of staff because employees build a reputation in the competitive tourist market. During the pandemic Covid19, labor productivity was lower. The labor productivity coefficient shows that it has recovered after the pandemic Covid19, but has not yet reached its maximum.
Integrating ligand and structure-based discovery approaches to unravel potential novel glyoxalase-I inhibitors
Authors: Bani-Khalaf Roa’a , Al-Balas Qosay , Alnabulsi Soraya
Published: August 2024

The early 1900s discovery of the glyoxalase system revealed its numerous biological functions, including cancer. The conversion of harmful ketoaldehydes like methylglyoxal into nontoxic metabolites by this mechanism is crucial. Cells maintain their physiological functions through this procedure. Blocking this pathway in cancer cells causes hazardous chemicals to accumulate, triggering apoptosis. The molecular modeling component of this study has employed the following techniques: ligand-based drug design, structure-based drug design, ligand-pharmacophore mapping for zinc binding groups, and docking using the CDOCKER protocol. The initial step involved gathering the structures of glo-inhibitors from existing literature. These structures were then divided into two sets: a “training set” used to construct the pharmacophores, and a “test set” used to validate the created pharmacophores. Subsequently, the validated pharmacophores were employed to conduct a search in the ASINEX® commercial chemical repository, with the aim of identifying molecules that conform to these pharmacophores. The retrieved compounds underwent a thorough screening process to determine their priority as potent inhibitors. This stage has employed molecular docking and “calculate total binding energy (TBE)” to select the best candidates for the purchasing process. After buying the compounds, their glo-I inhibition and IC50 values were tested in vitro. Overall, 15 promising compounds were found. Four of the 15 compounds exhibited in vitro activity. The most active molecule, BAS00323528, having a thiazolidinedione scaffold, had an IC50 value of 2.79 μM.
Effects of different compositional ratios on physical structure and optical properties of thin films during alloying of Zn2+ and TiO2
Authors: Xiao Wen-Yue , Dong Xiao-Shuo , Mamatrishat Mamat , Niu Na-Na , Li Guo-Dong , Zhu Ze-Tao , Bi Jie-Hao ,   School of Physics and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China,   School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China
Published: August 2024

A batch of TiO2 films with different Zn2+ compositions are prepared on a single crystal silicon substrate by using sol-gel method to observe the changes in optical and photocatalytic properties in the alloying process of Zn2+ and TiO2. X-ray diffractometer (XRD) is used to observe the changes in the crystal structures of the films in the alloying process and to track the formation of ZnTiO3 compounds. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and atomic force microscope (AFM) are used to observe the phenomena of a large number of holes on the surfaces of the films due to the limited solubility of the crystal lattice for Zn2+ in the alloying process. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and optical bandgap are used to observe the changes at a level of the electronic structure of the films in the alloying process of Zn2+ with TiO2. Finally, by degrading the methylene blue solution, it is shown that a small amount of Zn2+ doping is completely dissolved in TiO2, destroying the TiO2 crystalline quality. As the compositional share of Zn2+ continues to increase to 15%, the limited solubility of TiO2 for Zn2+ is verified in the XPS peak fitting, resulting in a large number of hole structures in the film, and the active specific surface area of the film is enhanced, while Zn2+ effectively traps the photogenerated e–/h+. In order to continue to observe the effect of Zn2+ concentration on TiO2, we increase the concentration of Zn2+ to 40% and observe the phenomenon in the alloying process of Zn2+ with TiO2. It is shown that the appearance of the compound ZnTiO3 can act as a complex center for e–/h+ and a significant decrease in the percentage of TiO2 leads to a gradual decrease in the photocatalytic efficiency of the films after alloying.
Semaphorin7A patterns neural circuitry in the lateral line of the zebrafish
Authors: Dasgupta Agnik , Reagor Caleb C , Paik Sang Peter , Snow Lauren M , Jacobo Adrian , Hudspeth AJ
Published: August 2024

In a developing nervous system, axonal arbors often undergo complex rearrangements before neural circuits attain their final innervation topology. In the lateral line sensory system of the zebrafish, developing sensory axons reorganize their terminal arborization patterns to establish precise neural microcircuits around the mechanosensory hair cells. However, a quantitative understanding of the changes in the sensory arbor morphology and the regulators behind the microcircuit assembly remain enigmatic. Here, we report that Semaphorin7A (Sema7A) acts as an important mediator of these processes. Utilizing a semi-automated three-dimensional neurite tracing methodology and computational techniques, we have identified and quantitatively analyzed distinct topological features that shape the network in wild-type and Sema7A loss-of-function mutants. In contrast to those of wild-type animals, the sensory axons in Sema7A mutants display aberrant arborizations with disorganized network topology and diminished contacts to hair cells. Moreover, ectopic expression of a secreted form of Sema7A by non-hair cells induces chemotropic guidance of sensory axons. Our findings propose that Sema7A likely functions both as a juxtracrine and as a secreted cue to pattern neural circuitry during sensory organ development.
Maternal obesity may disrupt offspring metabolism by inducing oocyte genome hyper-methylation via increased DNMTs
Authors: Chao Shuo , Lu Jun , Li Li-Jun , Guo Hong-Yan , Xu Kuipeng , Wang Ning , Zhao Shu-Xian , Jin Xiao-Wen , Wang Shao-Ge , Yin Shen , Shen Wei , Zhao Ming-Hui , Huang Gui-An , Sun Qing-Yuan , Ge Zhao-Jia
Published: August 2024

Maternal obesity has deleterious effects on the process of establishing oocyte DNA methylation; yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we found that maternal obesity disrupted the genomic methylation of oocytes using a high-fat diet (HFD) induced mouse model, at least a part of which was transmitted to the F2 oocytes and livers via females. We further examined the metabolome of serum and found that the serum concentration of melatonin was reduced. Exogenous melatonin treatment significantly reduced the hyper-methylation of HFD oocytes, and the increased expression of DNMT3a and DNMT1 in HFD oocytes was also decreased. These suggest that melatonin may play a key role in the disrupted genomic methylation in the oocytes of obese mice. To address how melatonin regulates the expression of DNMTs, the function of melatonin was inhibited or activated upon oocytes. Results revealed that melatonin may regulate the expression of DNMTs via the cAMP/PKA/CREB pathway. These results suggest that maternal obesity induces genomic methylation alterations in oocytes, which can be partly transmitted to F2 in females, and that melatonin is involved in regulating the hyper-methylation of HFD oocytes by increasing the expression of DNMTs via the cAMP/PKA/CREB pathway.
Enhancing geotechnical damage detection with deep learning: a convolutional neural network approach
Authors: Araujo Thabatta Moreira Alves de , Teixeira Carlos André de Mattos , Francês Carlos Renato Lisboa
Published: August 2024

Most natural disasters result from geodynamic events such as landslides and slope collapse. These failures cause catastrophes that directly impact the environment and cause financial and human losses. Visual inspection is the primary method for detecting failures in geotechnical structures, but on-site visits can be risky due to unstable soil. In addition, the body design and hostile and remote installation conditions make monitoring these structures inviable. When a fast and secure evaluation is required, analysis by computational methods becomes feasible. In this study, a convolutional neural network (CNN) approach to computer vision is applied to identify defects in the surface of geotechnical structures aided by unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and mobile devices, aiming to reduce the reliance on human-led on-site inspections. However, studies in computer vision algorithms still need to be explored in this field due to particularities of geotechnical engineering, such as limited public datasets and redundant images. Thus, this study obtained images of surface failure indicators from slopes near a Brazilian national road, assisted by UAV and mobile devices. We then proposed a custom CNN and low complexity model architecture to build a binary classifier image-aided to detect faults in geotechnical surfaces. The model achieved a satisfactory average accuracy rate of 94.26%. An AUC metric score of 0.99 from the receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve and matrix confusion with a testing dataset show satisfactory results. The results suggest that the capability of the model to distinguish between the classes ‘damage’ and ‘intact’ is excellent. It enables the identification of failure indicators. Early failure indicator detection on the surface of slopes can facilitate proper maintenance and alarms and prevent disasters, as the integrity of the soil directly affects the structures built around and above it.
The role of protein post-translational modifications in prostate cancer
Authors: Hao Yinghui , Gu Chenqiong , Luo Wenfeng , Shen Jian , Xie Fangmei , Zhao Ying , Song Xiaoyu , Han Zeping , He Jinhua
Published: August 2024

Involving addition of chemical groups or protein units to specific residues of the target protein, post-translational modifications (PTMs) alter the charge, hydrophobicity, and conformation of a protein, which in turn influences protein function, protein–protein interaction, and protein aggregation. These alterations, which include phosphorylation, glycosylation, ubiquitination, methylation, acetylation, lipidation, and lactylation, are significant biological events in the development of cancer, and play vital roles in numerous biological processes. The processes behind essential functions, the screening of clinical illness signs, and the identification of therapeutic targets all depend heavily on further research into the PTMs. This review outlines the influence of several PTM types on prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis in an effort to shed fresh light on the molecular causes and progression of the disease.
New taxonomic insights for BrazilianSyrbatusReitter (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae), including three new species and their mitochondrial genomes
Authors: Asenjo Angélico , Valois Marcely , Zampaulo Robson de Almeida , Molina Michele , Oliveira Renato R.M. , Oliveira Guilherme , Vasconcelos Santelmo
Published: August 2024

Here we present a taxonomic treatment for the Brazilian species ofSyrbatus(Reitter, 1882), including the description of three new species (Syrbatus moustacheAsenjo & Valoissp. nov.,Syrbatus obsidianAsenjo & Valoissp. nov.andSyrbatus superciliataAsenjo & Valoissp. nov.) from the Quadrilátero Ferrífero (Minas Gerais, Brazil). In addition, we designated lectotypes for the Brazilian species of species-group 2,Syrbatus centralis(Raffray, 1898),Syrbatus hetschkoi(Reitter, 1888),Syrbatus hiatusus(Reitter, 1888),Syrbatus transversalis(Raffray, 1898), andSyrbatus trinodulus(Schaufuss, 1887), besides recognizing the holotype forSyrbatus brevispinus(Reitter, 1882),Syrbatus bubalus(Raffray, 1898), andSyrbatus grouvellei(Raffray, 1898). The mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) of the three new species are presented, for which we present the phylogenetic placement among Staphylinidae with previously published data.
Evolution of tooth morphological complexity and its association with the position of tooth eruption in the jaw in non-mammalian synapsids
Authors: Harano Tomohiro , Asahara Masakazu
Published: August 2024

Heterodonty and complex molar morphology are important characteristics of mammals acquired during the evolution of early mammals from non-mammalian synapsids. Some non-mammalian synapsids had only simple, unicuspid teeth, whereas others had complex, multicuspid teeth. In this study, we reconstructed the ancestral states of tooth morphological complexity across non-mammalian synapsids to show that morphologically complex teeth evolved independently multiple times within Therapsida and that secondary simplification of tooth morphology occurred in some non-mammalian Cynodontia. In some mammals, secondary evolution of simpler teeth from complex molars has been previously reported to correlate with an anterior shift of tooth eruption position in the jaw, as evaluated by the dentition position relative to the ends of component bones used as reference points in the upper jaw. Our phylogenetic comparative analyses showed a significant correlation between an increase in tooth complexity and a posterior shift in the dentition position relative to only one of the three specific ends of component bones that we used as reference points in the upper jaw of non-mammalian synapsids. The ends of component bones depend on the shape and relative area of each bone, which appear to vary considerably among the synapsid taxa. Quantification of the dentition position along the anteroposterior axis in the overall cranium showed suggestive evidence of a correlation between an increase in tooth complexity and a posterior shift in the dentition position among non-mammalian synapsids. This correlation supports the hypothesis that a posterior shift of tooth eruption position relative to the morphogenetic fields that determine tooth form have contributed to the evolution of morphologically complex teeth in non-mammalian synapsids, if the position in the cranium represents a certain point in the morphogenetic fields.
Decomposition and scenario analysis of agricultural carbon emissions in Heilongjiang, China
Authors: Zhang Luyang , Chu Junyan , You Haiyang , Liu Zhihua
Published: August 2024

Background

As a key agricultural region in China, Heilongjiang Province has experienced significant carbon emissions over the past few decades. To understand the underlying factors and future trends in these emissions, a comprehensive analysis was conducted from 1993 to 2030.

Methods

The agricultural carbon emissions from 1993 to 2020 were estimated using the emission factor method. To analyze the influencing factors and future trends of these emissions, the study employed the Logarithmic Mean Divisia Index (LMDI) and integrated it with the Stochastic Impacts by Regression on Population, Affluence, and Technology (STIRPAT) model.

Results

Results showed that (1) the agricultural carbon emissions in Heilongjiang were primarily driven by rice cultivation, followed by fertilizer production and irrigation electricity. (2) The economic and labor structure effects were the main driving factors of agricultural carbon emissions, while the population, demographic, and intensity effects were the main inhibitors. (3) Agricultural carbon emissions in Heilongjiang Province peaked in 2016 with 69.6 Mt CO2-eq and could subsequently decline by −3.92% to −4.52% between 2020 and 2030 in different scenario simulations. In the future, Heilongjiang Province should prioritize the reduction of agricultural carbon emissions from rice production. Adjusting the planting structure, managing the layout of rice paddies, and promoting the cultivation of dry rice varieties would significantly contribute to mitigating agricultural carbon emissions.