bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STUNTING: EARLY DETECTION WITH ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS AND MANAGEMENT
Authors: Ayukarningsih Yoke , Sa’adah Hindun , Alif Kusmayadi Mulya , Ramadhan M.Zidan
Published: June 2024

Stunting is a condition of short stature in which the length or height of the body is not appropriate for the age when compared to the growth curve. Stunting is also known as a condition of failed growth in children (body and brain growth) caused by long-term malnutrition related to low socioeconomic status, poor maternal nutrition and health, history of recurrent illness, and inappropriate infant and child feeding practices. One way to detect initial stunting is through anthropometric measurements. Early detection prevents stunting with periodic measurements of weight and height according to age, which can help prevent and manage stunting. This research method is a literature review. Literature searches use online databases such as Google Scholar, including PubMed, DOAJ, and GARUDA, for articles published in the last ten years. Keywords related to the theme are applied during the article search process. A total of 14 articles or journals were selected as study materials. The results of the literature review explain the epidemiology, aetiology, risk factors, anthropometric measurements, and prevention of stunting in children. In conclusion, early detection through anthropometric measurements can prevent stunting and ensure more optimal management.
النفوذ الإيراني في منطقة القرن الأفريقي وتأثيره على أمن الخليج العربي
Authors: الفارسي يوسف عبد الكريم
Published: June 2024

تعتبر القارة الأفريقية منطقة مهمة لتحقيق أهداف السياسة الخارجية الإيرانية منذ عقد الستينات، حيث قامت إيران عقب استقلال دول القرن الأفريقي بإقامة علاقات دبلوماسية مع دول المنطقة الأفريقية، ولكن مع قيام الثورة الإسلامية عام 1979، تراجعت العلاقات الإيرانية - الأفريقية نتيجة الاضطرابات التي أعقبت الثورة وخاصة الحرب العراقية- الإيرانية، والتي صاحبها الجمود حتى بداية التسعينات التي شهدت عودة الإهتمام الإيراني مرة أخرى بالقارة الأفريقية، ووصل هذا الاهتمام إلى أعلى مستويات خلال عهد الرئيس محمود أحمدي نجاد، الذي وضع القارة الأفريقية أعلى سلم أولوياته. وكانت إيران تهدف من خلال ذلك تحقيق أهداف محددة، أعدت لتنفيذها خططا مسبقا، وهي أهداف سياسية، واقتصادية، وعسكرية، وعقائدية، وثقافية، ومن خلال ذلك تركز الدراسة على التغلغل الإيراني في القارة الأفريقية، لأهمية هذه الموقع بالنسبة للبلدان العربية. وذلك لوجود ثلاث دول فيها تنتمي إليه، وهي السودان، وجيبوتي، والصومال.
Analisis Kesalahan Penerapan Kaidah Khaṭ Naskh dalam Tugas Mata Kuliah Khath di STAI Ali bin Abi Thalib Surabaya
Authors: Rohhani Imam , Hermawan  , Bamualim Mubarak
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan mendeskripsikan kesalahan penerapan kaidah Khaṭ Naskh yang dilakukan mahasiswa STAI Ali bin Abi Thalib Surabaya dalam tugas mata kuliah Khath, serta menganalisis faktor-faktor penyebab dari kesalahan tersebut. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan teori analisis kesalahan. Setelah melakukan pengamatan terhadap tugas-tugas yang dikerjakan oleh mahasiswa Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Arab STAI Ali bin Abi Thalib Surabaya pada mata kuliah Khath maka peneliti menemukan berbagai kesalahan dalam kaidah Khaṭ Naskh. Kesalahan-kesalahan tersebut sering terjadi dan terus berulang dari satu generasi ke generasi. Melalui penelitian ini diharapkan dapat diketahui pola-pola kesalahan yang sama sehingga dapat menjadi poin perhatian baik bagi dosen pengampu mata kuliah Khath, maupun mahasiswa yang akan mempelajari mata kuliah tersebut. Sehingga kesalahan-kesalahan tersebut dapat diminimalisir atau bahkan tidak terulang di kemudian hari. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa bentuk-bentuk kesalahan kaidah mencakup 4 hal: a) huruf-huruf yang seharusnya di atas garis namun ditulis di bawah garis, b) huruf-huruf yang seharusnya memotong garis namun ditulis di atas garis, c) kesalahan dalam membentuk huruf sesuai kaidah, dan d) kesalahan dalam penulisan harakat yang semestinya. Adapun faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan kesalahan tersebut adalah a) kurangnya praktik dan latihan, b) kesalahan dalam memegang pena, c) kurangnya perhatian mahasiswa saat pembelajaran, dan d) kurangnya perhatian mahasiswa terkait garis patokan penulisan.
Old Age Security: Impacts of Social Security Systems on Households Fertility Decisions
Authors: Li Lou Ut
Published: June 2024

The social security system is one of the biggest government public expenditures across countries with diverse influences on peoples daily lives. In this study, longitudinal household survey data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study are used to examine the influence of social security systems on households fertility decisions. Using the method of regression analysis, the impact of three types of social security systems are investigated: pensions, medical insurance, and reimbursements. It is found that social security systems significantly decrease the number of children per household. However, it does not affect households gender preferences and fails to achieve gender balance as reflected in the more-than-average number of male children across time. These findings afford valuable insights for the government in formulating social security policies while concurrently addressing the decreasing fertility rate in recent years.
The Impact of High-Speed Rail Opening on Urban Economy Empirical Evidence from China
Authors: Hu Yiling
Published: June 2024

The business scale of China's high-speed railroad is increasing, which has brought important impact on the economy of the cities passing along the high-speed railroad. High-speed railroad has faster speed, safer, and stronger ability to transport goods compared with train, which provides a better choice for people's transportation, tourism, etc., and also has a great impact on the economic development of the cities along the route. This paper is based on the Wuhan-Guangzhou high-speed railway along Hunan Province.To ensure accurate empirical results, we specifically choose Hunan Province as the basis for data analysis, as it is the only province in the area and eliminates potential interference from other municipalities. We collect data from 2005 to 2019, specifically from prefectural-level cities and above. The empirical analysis is conducted using the double difference model (DID). An analysis is conducted on the effects of high-speed railroads on the growth rate of GDP, per capita GDP, the total employment at the end of the year, and the urban development along the lines. The findings indicate that high-speed rail has a discernible bias in its economic impact on cities along its route. Specifically, it has a substantial influence on the employment and urbanisation development of these cities. However, it does not have a significant effect on the short-term per capita GDP and its growth rate.
Utilizing Big Data Analytics to Delve into the Economic Dynamics of the Catering Industry: A Comparative Analysis Between Traditional and Innovative Catering Sectors in China
Authors: Kong Lingxin
Published: June 2024

This paper aims to delve into the economic changes and developmental trajectories between traditional and emerging gastronomy in China, revealing disparities and contrasts between the two. Initially, the paper meticulously delineates the historical context of traditional gastronomy and the current challenges it faces, encompassing issues such as exorbitant labor costs, the viral transmission risk associated with dine-in services, and restrictions on imported frozen foods. Subsequently, it focuses on the current status and future trends of emerging gastronomy, particularly highlighting the application of advanced data analytics technologies in the culinary domain, such as precision marketing, real-time delivery services, and data-driven site selection decisions. Finally, through a comparative analysis of traditional and emerging gastronomy, the paper puts forth corresponding reform strategies, underscoring the advantages and immense potential for development within the emerging gastronomy sector.
Research on the Impact of Financial Agglomeration on Green Investment
Authors: Wang Xiang
Published: June 2024

With growing global attention on sustainable environmental development, green investment has become an important tool to drive the green transformation of the economy. Financial agglomeration areas, as capital-intensive regions, provide strong support for green technological innovation and eco-environmental projects. Additionally, the policy inclinations and investment preferences of financial agglomeration areas directly influence the flow and efficiency of green funds, further shaping the path of economic green transformation. Based on this, this paper selects panel data from 31 provinces in China (except Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) over 15 years from 2007 to 2021. Using the fixed effects model, the study examines the impact of financial agglomeration on the scale of green investment and conducts a heterogeneous analysis of the effects in different regions of China, as well as proposing related policy suggestions. The results show that an increase in the level of financial agglomeration can significantly enhance the scale of green investment in a region, especially in the central regions. Compared to the eastern and western regions, the promotion effect of financial agglomeration is more pronounced in the central region.
ESG Performance, Firm Heterogeneity, and the Speed of Dynamic Adjustment of Capital Structure: Evidence from China
Authors: Wang Jiasheng
Published: June 2024

This study aims to investigate the differences in the impact of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) performance on the speed of capital structure adjustment (SOA) across different types of A-share Chinese companies between 2018 to 2022. The research findings, obtained by using LSDVC method, suggest that among the three dimensions of ESG, an improvement in G has the most significant effect on SOA, followed by the E dimension. Furthermore, after distinguishing between different types of enterprises, it is evident that high-polluting enterprises are most affected by both E and G dimensions in terms of their influence on SOA compared to overall manufacturing and service industries.
The Impact of Capital Structure Adjustment in Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions on the Operating Performance of Chinese Listed Companies: Empirical Study Based on Ridge Regression
Authors: Qing Xinzi , Guo Ruitong
Published: June 2024

This research uses a sample of 44 Chinese listed companies that announced and completed cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2017 and builds a ridge regression model using indicators such as return on equity, asset-liability ratio and equity multiplier from 2016 to 2022 to explore the sustained impact of capital structure adjustments on their operating performance. We found that the adjustment of capital structure after cross-border M&A presents an N shaped relationship with operating performance. This indicates that debt financing in cross-border M&A activities can enhance financial leverage and profitability in the short term but may lead to a decline in performance in the medium term due to financial pressure and integration issues. In the long term, as integration completes and debt is gradually repaid, performance is expected to recover and improve. Additionally, we offer suggestions for companies planning to undertake cross-border M&A, advising careful management of liquidity and economies of scale, optimization of debt financing strategies and ensuring the stability of performance from a long-term perspective. This research not only fills the gap in the existing literature on the impact of capital structure adjustments on operating performance in cross-border M&A but also provides empirical evidence for companies to formulate scientifically reasonable cross-border merger and acquisition strategies.
Toiminta ja oppiminen ammattien rajapinnoilla ja välitiloissa
Authors: Purhonen Kirsi , Toiviainen Hanna
Published: June 2024

Kulttuurihistorialliseen toiminnanteoriaan pohjautuvan kirjallisuuskatsauksen tavoitteena oli luoda tutkimusviitekehystä ns. kolmannelle työlle. Käsitteellä viitataan julkisissa ja puolijulkisissa tiloissa, kuten kirjastoissa ja kaupallisissa tiloissa tehtävään työhön, jota voidaan luonnehtia työksi ammattien rajapinnoilla ja välitiloissa. Tällainen ammatillinen rajatoiminta, välitiloissa tapahtuva osaamisen yhdistely ja toisilta oppiminen on jäänyt vähemmälle tutkimushuomiolle kuin ammattiorientaatioltaan yhtenevämpi sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon moniammatillinen työ. Tutkimuskysymyksenä oli: Minkälaisia käsitteellisiä lähtökohtia rajatoimintaa, rajanylityksiä ja rajojen oppimisdynamiikkaa käsittelevä toimintateoreettinen tutkimus antaa ns. kolmannen työn tutkimiseen? Katsauksen yhtätoista tutkimusartikkelia analysoitiin teorialähtöisesti teemoitellen ja tulkiten. Tulosten mukaan moniammatillista rajapinnoilla ja välitiloissa tehtävää työtä määritti neljä temaattista aluetta: rajoilla tapahtuva oppiminen, yhteistyö, hallintaan liittyvät jännitteet ja dilemmat sekä kommunikaatio. Näillä temaattisilla alueilla oppimisdynamiikan perusteet on eri tutkimuksissa kytketty ekspansiiviseen oppimiseen, yhteistyön jännitteisiin, vuorovaikutuksen välittyneisyyteen, tietoperustojen yhdistämiseen, organisaatioiden rakenteellisiin muutoksiin ja toimijaryhmien erilaisuuteen. Teorialähtöisen kirjallisuuskatsauksen lopputuloksena hahmoteltiin kolmannen työn tutkimusviitekehystä.
Monitieteinen työelämäprojekti työelämätaitojen oppimisen edistäjänä
Authors: Malinen Riikka , Virtanen Anne , Marttunen Miika
Published: June 2024

Tässä tutkimuksessa tarkasteltiin opiskelijoiden työelämätaitojen oppimista ja oppimisen tapoja Monitieteinen työelämäprojekti -kurssin aikana sekä opiskelijoiden että työelämän edustajien näkökulmista. Tutkimuksessa 15 opiskelijaa neljästä eri aloja edustavasta tiimistä ja neljä näille tiimeille asiakkaana toiminutta työelämän edustajaa arvioivat opiskelijoiden työelämätaitojen oppimista opintokokonaisuuden aikana sekä opiskelijoiden oppimisprosessin luonnetta. Aineisto kerättiin haastattelemalla sekä opiskelijoita että työelämän edustajia, ja se analysoitiin laadullista sisällönanalyysia käyttäen. Molempien kohderyhmien mukaan opiskelijat oppivat opintokokonaisuuden aikana taitoja toimia yhteistyössä eri alojen ihmisten kanssa sekä projektityön tekemiseen liittyviä taitoja. Opiskelijat itse painottivat sitä, että heidän aiempien opintojensa aikana kertynyt asiantuntijuutensa konkretisoitui ja syveni opintojen aikana. Työelämän edustajat näkivät opiskelijoiden asiantuntijuuden kehittymisen olevan vielä alkuvaiheessa ja heidän mukaansa opiskelijoiden valttikorttina nyt ja tulevaisuudessa on erityisesti yliopistokoulutuksen tuottama osaaminen. Lisätutkimusta kuitenkin tarvitaan koulutuksen järjestäjän näkökulmasta pedagogisen kehittämistyön tueksi.
Tieto, taito, into ja yhteisö
Authors: Wuokko Maiju , Räsänen Marika
Published: June 2024

Analysoimme yliopistoissa opettavien näkemyksiä historia-alan asiantuntijuuden luonteesta ja analysoimme, miten ensimmäisen vuoden opiskelijoiden asiantuntijuuden kehittymistä pyritään tukemaan. Aineistomme koostuu kymmenestä puolistrukturoidusta haastattelusta, joissa haastattelimme yhteensä 15 historian johdanto- tai orientaatiokurssien opettajaa seitsemässä suomalaisyliopistossa. Pedagogisen ja psykologisen asiantuntijuustutkimuksen valossa asiantuntijuuden keskeiset ulottuvuudet ovat teoreettinen, käsitteellinen tieto, käytännöllinen tieto, itsereflektointitaidot, sosiokulttuurinen ulottuvuus ja motivationaaliset tekijät. Historiallista ajattelua ja historia-alan asiantuntijuutta käsittelee lisäksi oma tutkimushaaransa. Haastateltaviemme käsitykset ovat linjassa aiemman historia-alan asiantuntijuutta tarkastelevan tutkimuksen kanssa. Haastateltavat huomioivat opetuksessaan kaikki asiantuntijuuden ulottuvuudet, joskin painotukset vaihtelevat. Sekä aiemman tutkimuksen että haastatteluiden perusteella epistemologinen ymmärrys historian luonteesta on historia-alan asiantuntijuuden keskiössä. Teoreettisen, käsitteellisen tiedon ulottuvuus ei kuitenkaan välttämättä kehity opiskelijoilla ensin. Käytännöllisen tiedon, itsereflektointitaitojen, yhteisöllisyyden ja motivaation ulottuvuudet voivat olla yliopisto-opintojen alkuvaiheessa ratkaisevampia, koska niiden varaan rakentuu myös epistemologisen ymmärryksen karttumisen pitkä prosessi.
Avainsanat: historia, yliopisto-opetus, johdantokurssi, asiantuntijuuden ulottuvuudet, historia-alan asiantuntijuus, historiallinen ajattelu
From PV to EV: Mapping the Potential for Electric Vehicle Charging with Solar Energy in Europe
Authors: Jeannin Noémie , Pena-Bello Alejandro , Dumoulin Jérémy , Wannier David , Christophe Ballif , Wyrsch Nicolas
Published: June 2024

The electrification of the transport sector is a key element in decarbonizing our societies. However, energy systems will have to cope with additional electricity demand due to the charging needs of electric vehicles (EVs) together with the integration of fluctuating renewable energy sources. Shifting EV charging during the day can contribute to absorbing photovoltaic (PV) production peaks and limiting the additional demand during peak periods. The EV batteries can then be discharged to the grid or home during the evening or other demand peaks. We developed a new methodology to quantify the flexibility gained from the EV-PV coupling from local mobility habits and local (or decentralized) photovoltaic production. Our approach first focuses on the geospatial modelling of mobility habits across Europe to quantify energy demand for charging. The charging demand is then distributed between residential areas, workplaces and points of interest (shopping, leisure, etc.) to model the spatiotemporal distribution of energy needs. We show and discuss a practical case in Copenhagen illustrating the impact of charging behaviour for three different scenarios. The methodology is implemented as a calculation module in the open-source online geographic tool for energy transition planning, Citiwatts.
Transition towards Positive Energy District: a case study from Latvia
Authors: Blumberga Andra , Pakere Ieva , Bohvalovs Ģirts , Blumberga Dagnija
Published: June 2024

The transition from a fossil fuel-based energy system to renewable energy sources has become a crucial consideration in both national-scale planning processes and local-scale energy system planning. Research has been conducted to seek technical solutions for a specific district of a university campus located on the peninsula of Riga to implement a smart energy system with multiple energy sources, storage systems, and energy efficiency measures. The solutions for the transformation of Energy Island to an Energy Community include power generation by building integrated solar panels with different power storage alternatives, such as thermal storage, batteries, hydrogen, and fuel cells. The simulation also evaluates the potential for heat recovery and waste heat integration from the data center and cooling systems to cover the heat demand. The interlinkage with energy efficiency improvements through improved building management systems provides an opportunity to increase RES utilization rates and improve overall energy efficiency. To provide a holistic overview of the future development of the urban area, the research also compares the connection to the district heating network.
Results show that the analyzed energy community can achieve up to 80% of the RES self-consumption level as cost-optimal solutions by combining off-site wind turbine, solar PV panels, water source heat pumps, waste heat recovery and adjusted power storage.
The Optimization of Power Generation Mix To Achieve Net Zero Emission Pathway in Indonesia Without Specific Time Target
Authors: Fitriana Ira , Hadiyanto  , Warsito Budi , Himawan Edi , Santosa Joko
Published: June 2024

Indonesia is committed to achieving Net Zero Emission (NZE) conditions by the year 2060, with policy adjustments and constraints being necessary to realize this goal. The aim of this study is to achieve NZE conditions using a least-cost optimization method for various power plants that rely on fossil and non-renewable energy sources, without specifying a target year. Two scenarios, Business as Usual (BAU) and NZE, were developed for comparison in the optimization analysis. Through the utilization of LEAP and NEMO software, the optimization results suggest that optimal NZE conditions in Indonesia could be attained by 2075, with solar-based electricity generation playing a crucial role in meeting basic electricity demands. The NZE scenario predicts a 28% rise in electricity demand by 2100 compared to the BAU scenario. In 2075, PV will contribute 32.8% (224.3 GW) to total power supply, while BESS will provide 198.8 GW according to the NZE scenario. This study aims to assist the Indonesian government and stakeholders in reaching the NZE goal, while maintaining current efforts to avoid new efficiency and financial challenges. Achieving this goal will involve using a cost-effective optimization approach and implementing energy-efficient technologies and conservation programs.
Exploring PV adoption by Non-Residential Property Owners: Applying Social Practice Theory
Authors: Reindl Katharina , Palm Jenny
Published: June 2024

This article investigates the adoption of Photovoltaics (PV) systems by non-residential property owners in Sweden using a social practice theory approach. 25 semi-structured interviews were conducted with private and public non-residential property owners in the south of Sweden. The results show that about half of the property owners had had PV systems installed for a long period and had developed a PV adoption practice. These property owners had established routines within the company, aggregated relevant knowledge, and had established trusted relationships with PV installers which supported the PV adoption process. On the contrary, first-time installers and non-adopters were missing these elements and had not yet established a PV adoption practice.
This study is the first step towards understanding PV adoption as a practice for non-residential property owners and contributes to an analysis of the elements that are required for a PV adoption practice to emerge. The practical relevance of the study is that it can facilitate and support non-residential property owners to adopt PV systems and contribute to a renewable electricity transition.
Efek Moderasi Kreativitas Guru pada Pengaruh Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Guru terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Mata Pelajaran Ekonomi
Authors: Simangunsong Marta Florentina , Waspada Ikaputera , Rasto Rasto
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh hasil belajar siswa berdasarkan Penilaian Akhir Semester (PAS) siswa kelas XI SMA mata pelajaran Ekonomi Semester Ganjil Tahun Ajaran 2022/2023 di Kota Sukabumi sebagian besar belum mencapai Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran kreativitas guru, TPACK guru dan hasil belajar siswa serta mengetahui dan menganalisis kreativitas guru dalam memperkuat pengaruh TPACK guru terhadap hasil belajar. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kuantitatif dan metode penelitian survei eksplanatoris. Populasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 455 siswa, dengan jumlah sampel penelitian 213 siswa. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dan Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) menggunakan program SPSS V.25. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (i) tingkat TPACK guru dan kreativitas guru Ekonomi menurut persepsi siswa berada pada kategori sedang, serta hasil belajar siswa berdasarkan PAS mata pelajaran Ekonomi kelas XI SMA Semester Ganjil Tahun Ajaran 2022/2023 di Kota Sukabumi sebagian besar belum mencapai KKM; (ii) kreativitas guru mampu memoderasi pengaruh TPACK guru terhadap hasil belajar siswa, dimana nilai t hitung = 2,477 > t tabel = 1,971 dengan nilai signifikan 0,014 (<0,05)). Beberapa rekomendasi berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diantaranya pelatihan TPACK dan kreativitas guru, kolaborasi antar guru, dan penelitian mengenai integrasi teknologi.
Class Teacher Strategies in Shaping Students Characters in Elementary Schools
Authors: Masriah Imas
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study is to identify the strategy used by educators in grade IV SD Negeri 03 Pondok Ranji to build student character, factors that support and hinder the implementation of learning approaches used by educators to build student character and efforts made by educators to overcome challenges that hinder the implementation of this approach. This research uses qualitative approach and descriptive method because it utilizes words from field informants directly. Data collection methods through observation and interviews, as well as documentation They conduct interviews with principals, homeroom teachers, teachers, students, and parents. with a paper tool with a list of questions and a phone to record. The results showed that first, the classroom teacher's strategy to build student character consists of examples or models of positive behavior, habituation, second integration in teaching activities, mentoring and supervision, and third creating a conducive learning environment, involving active student participation, assigning assignments, and improving students' social and emotional skills. and last fouth, a number of efforts are made to overcome challenges, such as incorporating character education into learning and establishing relationships with parents of students.
Sosial Media pada Pendidikan Indonesia: Pengaruh Inovasi Media Sosial Terhadap Kualitas Pelajar di Indonesia
Authors: Lailita Nabila Aulia , Khoirunnisa Nabilla Velia
Published: June 2024

Technological advancements that continue to evolve have resulted in various innovations aimed at facilitating human work, creating sophisticated devices, and providing ease in communication. This article reviews how social media innovations can influence the quality of students in Indonesia. The aim is to understand the positive and negative impacts of social media. This research employs a qualitative method that involves descriptive data collection using references from the literature, reading, note-taking, and analyzing information sourced from the Google Scholar platform. The results of the research indicate that rapid technological development has comprehensively changed human life, with social media being one of its main aspects. Although it provides ease of interaction and broadens knowledge, social media also presents challenges, particularly related to the behavior and morals of students
Membuka Peluang Menyelami Pendidikan Multikultural di Era Digital
Authors: Falhadi Mufti Malik , Bahari Ikrom
Published: June 2024

This article aims to find out the role of multicultural education in the digital era. This study uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method. The stages of this method include collecting related references through journal publication sources, namely google scholar, selecting and then analyzing concepts and ideas that are important points to be used as the basis for this research. Data analysis is carried out qualitatively with the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the analysis show that multicultural education has an important role in preparing the young generation to face the challenges of the digital era by understanding and appreciating cultural diversity, as well as incorporating local wisdom values in the learning process. In the digital era, the challenges faced by multicultural education are increasingly complex, ranging from the spread of hate speech to the influence of foreign ideologies that can damage national values. Civic education must be strengthened with a strong multicultural foundation. This is important to form a civic awareness that respects diversity, as well as building a sense of love for the homeland and loyalty to the nation. Multicultural-based civic education can utilize technology to broaden students' horizons about cultural diversity and global challenges. Multicultural education in the digital era is not only a challenge but also a great opportunity to create a young generation with character, integrity, and ready to face the changing times
Institutional Implementation of Civil Control in the Security System: Theoretical and Methodological Assessment
Authors: Kocharyan Tigran , Shahumyan Anahit
Published: June 2024

In the process of establishing democracy by the state, the institution of civil control by the society (non-governmental circles) is one of the modern primary elements. It is carried out by subjects of civil control, in particular, nongovernmental organizations, individuals, public organizations, and several other competent authorities. Civil control over the security sector is a more complex and ambiguous process, which, on one hand, ensures the transparency and efficient operation of the sector, but on the other hand, makes it more vulnerable. Among state institutions, the role of parliament in exercising control over the security system is crucial, especially in states with a parliamentary government model, where the government is accountable to the parliament.
The Ways of Restoration of Armenia’s Deficient Sovereignty within the Framework of the Changing International Legal Order
Authors: Khalatyan Artashes
Published: June 2024

This article is devoted to the examination of the legal and political foundations of the sovereignty of the Third Republic of Armenia and the revelation of the deficiencies thereof in the light of the current deep geopolitical transformation. Particularly, the former foreign policy model of Armenia is defined, and the details and consequences thereof are elucidated, i.e. Armenia pursued a client-state model of foreign policy, which implies a one-sided political stance and the vertical relationship between the patron state and client state, including a patron state’s domination in the internal policy dimensions of the client state, such as economy, internal politics, etc. It is substantiated, that as a result of the aforementioned foreign policy model Armenia lacked appropriate means of maneuver when the interests of the patron state started to contradict Armenia’s national interests. Therefore, the Armenian side lost the 44-day war and is subjected to continuous aggression from Azerbaijan.
Achieve sustainable urban development in Lima Callao Megalopolis, Peru by 2050
Authors: Castillo-García Rodolfo Francisco
Published: June 2024

This paper is the product of the author’s academic research, personal reflection, professional experience, and technical suggestions on the urban evolution of Lima City, Peru, from 1535 to 2020, the urban planning evolution of Lima Callao from 1949 to 2020, and the sustainable development of Lima Callao Megalopolis, Peru, in 2050. From this perspective, the purpose of this paper is to think about the urban evolution of Lima from colonial Lima to big city Lima from 1535 to 2020 and the evolution of Lima Callao urban planning from 1949 to 2020. Similarly, technical proposals were submitted to promote the sustainable urban development planning of Lima Callao Megalopolis to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Peru’s independence (2021), the 500th anniversary of the Lima Spain Foundation (2035), and the second half of the 21st century (2050). Within the framework of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, the new urban agenda, and the changing national reconstruction plan.
Construction of the tourist sentiment dictionary for hotels to mining tourist demands: Based on Macao’s hotel reviews from Agoda
Authors: Wang Linyu , Zhu Xiaohan , Zhang Hongbin , Zhang Chenhe , Xu Jiajun , Zhang Zhaochen
Published: June 2024

Tourist hotels (or tourist accommodations) are located near tourist attractions, primarily serving tourists. In recent years, with the gradual improvement of people’s living standards around the globe, tourists’ demands and standards for tourist hotel construction have been rising accordingly. In the context of technologization and informatization, various hotel booking platforms (Agoda, Booking, Trip, etc.) cover a large amount of review data in evaluating systems to reflect tourists’ demands. Meanwhile, identifying demand-oriented reviews and extracting core consumer demands from them is crucial for optimizing hotel services and enhancing tourist satisfaction. Therefore, this study explores the demands of tourists in tourist hotels from the perspective of text sentiment analysis and takes Macao, a famous tourist destination, as an example, based on reviews of tourist hotels on the Agoda site platform. Specifics are as follows: (1) Based on pointwise mutual information (PMI) and information entropy (IE), it realizes the identification of sentiment words in the field of tourist hotels and constructs a sentiment dictionary to address the problem of poor relevance between word segmentation results; (2) It summarizes the five types of reviews containing tourist demands (positive, negative, suggestion, demand, and comparison) and their characteristics to solve the ambiguity of texts and further accurately reveal the main demands of tourists; (3) It classifies tourist demands and group similar tourist demands into the same categories to address the problem of multiple expressions for the same demand. The present study provides empirical experiences from Macao’s hotels and contributes to the literature on text sentiment analysis in tourist hotels. Furthermore, the study results could enhance the mining accuracy and provide a detailed summarization of consumer demands and directions for the sustainable optimization improvement of tourist services.
FUNDAMENTOS EPISTEMOLÓGICOS DEL AUTOCONTROL ADMINISTRATIVO PRESENTES EN LA TOMA DE DECISIONES DEL GERENTE PÚBLICO
Authors: Echenagucia Pérez Enrique Rafael
Published: June 2024

La posibilidad de aplicar controles sobre la gestión pública encuentra su fundamento en el principio de legalidad y al regular el ejercicio del poder permite sentar las bases del Estado de derecho en los sistemas democráticos; no obstante, el atípico funcionamiento de la administración pública venezolana en la actualidad permite evidenciar que diversos controles, cuyo origen reposa en normas jurídicas, se han visto rebasados por la realidad. En virtud de ello, el objetivo del presente artículo argumentativo a través de la aplicación del método hermenéutico es identificar los fundamentos epistemológicos del autocontrol administrativo, con la intención de comprender su influencia en la toma de decisiones del gerente público como actividad intelectual. Finalmente, se concluye que, al instaurarse adecuadamente el autocontrol administrativo, con estricta sujeción a lo establecido en la Constitución, las leyes y los actos administrativos de carácter normativo, es posible encauzar la conducta del gerente público y mejorar las prácticas administrativas.
Corrección del límite sur de distribución y restricción de la localidad tipo para Callopistes maculatus Gravenhorst, 1838 (Squamata, Teiidae)
Authors: González-Gutiérrez Pablo A.
Published: June 2024

Se revisó la distribución geográfica meridional, en Chile central, atribuida a Callopistes maculatus, encontrándose que no ha sido registrada tan al sur como se indica en la literatura. Su mención en Cauquenes, sudoeste de la Región del Maule, se debió a una confusión de topónimo con Termas de Cauquenes, Región de O’Higgins. Por el sur, su límite se fija en la ribera norte del río Lontué, Región del Maule. Se restringe su localidad tipo al sector de Termas de Cauquenes.
Shifting the Focus: Intra-acting with Diverse Agencies and Happy Objects in a Day Center of Disability Services
Authors: Jaakonaho Liisa
Published: June 2024

The article is based on the author’s experiences of facilitating creative movement groups in a disability services day center. Through artistic and performative research, she investigates different forms of agency in and around the movement groups. She draws on theoretical perspectives from critical disability studies, feminist new materialism and affect studies, par­ticularly focusing on Sara Ahmed’s (2010) notion of the “happy object,” to challenge the human-centric view of arts education and artistic agency. She proposes a shift of focus in arts education from individual agents to the intra-action of diverse agencies in art making, teaching, and learning in diverse contexts.
Editorial: Arts Education in a More-Than-Human World
Authors: Ylirisku Henrika , Slotte Dufva Tomi , Snellman Mikko
Published: June 2024

"Once upon a time, in a world where change danced on the horizon like leaves in the wind, there were art teachers, artist-pedagogues, artists, and art educational researchers, who read themselves into the posthumanist theories.
Or maybe they engaged with the key ideas of these theories through their colleagues, or from random YouTube videos.
Or maybe they ended up following the call of vital materialities, or became attracted by encounters with other-than-human species (clicks of cameras capturing fleeting moments, water droplets dotting on snow, or the whispers of limpets clinging to rocky shores).
In any case, something in the world made them think differently their understandings of learning, pedagogies, art practices and research.
This resulted in creative experimentation, rigorous rethinking of existing practices, and negotiating ethical responses to the messy, complex entanglements in the more-than-human worlds."
Quen foi o descubridor do osíxeno?
Authors: Bermejo Manuel , Fernández-Fariña Sandra , González-Noya Ana M. , Maneiro Marcelino , Velo-Heleno M. Isabel
Published: June 2024

A importancia do uso da historia da ciencia na didáctica da aula é, hoxe, un feito incuestionable. Pero utilizamos, coa frecuencia que debemos, os feitos gloriosos das nosas ciencias para ensinarlle ao noso alumnado como se constrúe o pensamento científico? Que é e que significa, hoxe, o feito do descubrimento científico? Estamos en condicións de adscribir a alguén a paternidade dun descubrimento científico determinado? Distinguimos ben entre descubrimentos científicos e descubridores? Neste artigo meditamos sobre estas preguntas e tratamos de buscar resposta, utilizando un feito transcendental da ciencia, á pregunta de, quen foi o descubridor do elemento químico con Z= 8, chamado Osíxeno. A resposta desta pregunta, aparentemente tan sinxela, hanos abrir as portas para aproximarnos á busca de respostas a outras preguntas da historia da ciencia relacionadas co feito do descubrimento científico ou, cando menos, abrir un debate sobre a busca entre todas e todos desas respostas.
O principio de precaución na química
Authors: Armesto Constantino
Published: June 2024

Ao longo do século XX comprobouse, repetidas veces, que substancias químicas inofensivas a priori demostráronse prexudiciais para a saúde a posteriori. Existen máis de cen mil substancias químicas sintéticas no medio ambiente e ignórase a toxicidade tanto da maioría delas, como das súas mesturas. Algunhas substancias químicas son disruptores endocrinos, que contribúen ao desenvolvemento de numerosas enfermidades, outras substancias químicas son neurotóxicos, que están na orixe do aumento de alteracións neurocondutuais. Arguméntase que, de aplicar o principio de precaución, se minimizaron os prexuízos para a saúde humana do uso de produtos químicos sintéticos no pasado e no presente.
Desencadeando unha batalla de forza intermoleculares no laboratorio
Authors: Bermejo Manuel , Fernández-Fariña Sandra , Fernández-García M. Isabel , González-Noya Ana M. , Maneiro Marcelino , Martínez-Calvo Miguel , Pedrido Rosa , Rodríguez-Silva Laura , Romero María J. , Velo-Heleno M. Isabel , Fernández Beatriz , García-Seijo M. Inés
Published: June 2024

Nesta práctica experimental, exploramos o fenómeno do “efecto salino” sobre diferentes disolucións, para tratar de comprender que son e como actúan as forzas intermoleculares. Realizaremos esta exploración mediante a observación da separación de fases no seguinte experimento: a unha disolución composta por auga e acetona, engádeselle sal de mesa (cloruro de sodio, NaCl) e obsérvase o resultado. Á mestura inicial engádenselle dous colorantes de maneira que inclúe catro compoñentes miscibles entre si: auga, acetona e dous colorantes (azul e amarelo), formando unha disolución verde homoxénea. Porén, ao agregar unha cantidade significativa de sal de mesa, observamos unha separación espontánea en dúas capas con distintas cores: na parte superior, unha capa azul rica en acetona, e na parte inferior, unha capa amarela rica en auga salgada. Este fenómeno débese ás interaccións intermoleculares que se producen entre os ións do sal e as moléculas de auga, que son capaces de xerar unha redistribución dos compoñentes na disolución inicial auga-acetona. A través deste e doutros experimentos, afóndase na comprensión do “efecto salino” e ilústrase como as interaccións intermoleculares e a distinta miscibilidade dos disolventes inflúen na distribución das fases existentes en sistemas químicos complexos.
Cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia patients caused by down-regulation of γ-aminobutyric acid receptor subunits
Authors: Chen Xi , Zhou Ya-Nan , Lu Xiao-Zi , Li Ren-Jiao , Xiong Yi-Fan , Sheng Xia , Zhu Wei-Wei
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

The expression pattern of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor subunits are commonly altered in patients with schizophrenia, which may lead to nerve excitation/inhibition problems, affecting cognition, emotion, and behavior.

AIM

To explore GABA receptor expression and its relationship with schizophrenia and to provide insights into more effective treatments.

METHODS

This case-control study enrolled 126 patients with schizophrenia treated at our hospital and 126 healthy volunteers who underwent physical examinations at our hospital during the same period. The expression levels of the GABA receptor subunits were detected using 1H-magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The recognized cognitive battery tool, the MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery, was used to evaluate the scores for various dimensions of cognitive function. The correlation between GABA receptor subunit downregulation and schizophrenia was also analyzed.

RESULTS

Significant differences in GABA receptor subunit levels were found between the case and control groups (P < 0.05). A significant difference was also found between the case and control groups in terms of cognitive function measures, including attention/alertness and learning ability (P < 0.05). Specifically, as the expression levels of GABRA1 (α1 subunit gene), GABRB2 (β2 subunit gene), GABRD (δ subunit), and GABRE (ε subunit) decreased, the severity of the patients’ condition increased gradually, indicating a positive correlation between the downregulation of these 4 receptor subunits and schizophrenia (P < 0.05). However, the expression levels of GABRA5 (α5 subunit gene) and GABRA6 (α6 subunit gene) showed no significant correlation with schizophrenia (P > 0.05).

CONCLUSION

Downregulation of the GABA receptor subunits is positively correlated with schizophrenia. In other words, when GABA receptor subunits are downregulated in patients, cognitive impairment becomes more severe.
Effects of serum inflammatory factors, health index and disease activity scores on ankylosing spondylitis patients with sleep disorder
Authors: Wang Hui , Sun Jia-Ying , Zhang Yue
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) frequently suffer from comorbid sleep disorders, exacerbating the burden of the disease and affecting their quality of life.

AIM

To investigate the clinical significance of serum inflammatory factors, health index and disease activity scores in patients with AS complicated by sleep disorders.

METHODS

A total of 106 AS patients with comorbid sleep disorders were included in the study. The patients were grouped into the desirable and undesirable prognosis groups in accordance with their clinical outcomes. The serum levels of inflammatory factors, including C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, interleukin (IL)-6, tumour necrosis factor-α and IL-1β, were measured. Disease activity scores, such as the Bath AS functional index, Bath AS disease activity index, Bath AS metrology index and AS disease activity score, were assessed. The health index was obtained through the Short Form-36 questionnaire.

RESULTS

The study found significant associations amongst serum inflammatory factors, health index and disease activity scores in AS patients with comorbid sleep disorders. Positive correlations were found between serum inflammatory factors and disease activity scores, indicating the influence of heightened systemic inflammation on disease severity and functional impairment. Conversely, negative correlations were found between disease activity scores and health index parameters, highlighting the effect of disease activity on various aspects of health-related quality of life. Logistic regression analysis further confirmed the predictive value of these factors on patient outcomes, underscoring their potential utility in risk assessment and prognostication.

CONCLUSION

The findings demonstrate the intricate interplay amongst disease activity, systemic inflammation and patient-reported health outcomes in AS patients complicated by sleep disorders. The results emphasise the need for comprehensive care strategies that address the diverse needs and challenges faced by these patients and underscore the potential relevance of serum inflammatory factors, health index and disease activity scores as prognostic markers in this patient population.
Computerized cognitive remediation therapy on cognitive impairment and social function in patients with chronic schizophrenia
Authors: Hu Jian-Jun , Sun Xi-Rong , Ni Shuang-Ming , Kong Yan
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Patients with schizophrenia may have various disease manifestations, most of which gradually tend toward incurable chronic decline, leading to mental disability. The basic symptoms of the disease can impair social function, whereas long-term hospitalization produces hospitalization syndrome, causing serious damage to social function.

AIM

To investigate the effects of Computerized Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CCRT) on cognitive and social functioning in patients with chronic schizophrenia.

METHODS

A retrospective analysis of 120 patients with chronic schizophrenia in Shanghai Pudong New Area Mental Health Center was performed. They were divided into an intervention group (60 cases treated with CCRT combined with conventional medication) and a control group (60 cases treated with conventional medication). After treatment, effects on cognitive function and social roles were observed in both groups. The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) was used to assess the patients' psychiatric symptoms. The Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) was used to assess the patients' cognitive functioning, and the Social Functioning Scale for Psychiatric Inpatients (SSPI) was used to assess the social functioning of the inpatient psychiatric patients.

RESULTS

No significant differences were observed in the PANSS, WCST, and SSPI intergroup scores before treatment (P > 0.05). After 2, 4, and 6 wk of therapy, general psychopathological factors, positive symptoms, negative symptoms, and total PANSS scores of PANSS in the intervention group were lower than in the control group (P < 0.05). After 2, 4, and 6 wk of treatment, the number of false responses, number of persistent bugs, and total responses in the WCST were significantly lower in the intervention group than in the control group (P < 0.05), and the amount of completed classification was significantly higher than in the control group (P < 0.05). After 2, 4, and 6 wk of therapy, the SSPI scores were significantly greater than those of the controls (P < 0.05). After 6 wk of treatment, the efficacy rates of the control and intervention groups were 81.67% and 91.67%, respectively. The curative effect in the intervention group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

CCRT can significantly improve cognitive function and social abilities in patients with chronic schizophrenia.