bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Digital Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Resilience of Women Entrepreneurs: A Moderated Model of Overconfidence
Authors: Purwoto Lukas , Rahmawati Christina Heti Tri , Rahayu Trisnawati , Abhedananda Eustachius Arlo Swami
Published: February 2025

Resilience has been known as an essential element in sustaining women’s entrepreneurship in MSMEs in developing countries. This study aims to investigate the influence of digital financial literacy on entrepreneurial resilience and the impact of overconfidence in this relationship on female entrepreneurs in Indonesia. A total of 494 women entrepreneurs from MSME participated in this cross-sectional survey. Before examining the proposed relationships, CFA was used to evaluate the quality of the measurements. While controlling for demographic characteristics, the impacts of digital financial literacy, overconfidence, and their interactions are assessed using multiple regression analysis and the PROCESS Macro Ver. 4.2 for SPSS. The results emphasize the significance of digital financial literacy and overconfidence in enhancing the resilience of women entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the findings indicate that entrepreneurs with high overconfidence are more adept at leveraging their digital financial literacy to foster greater resilience.
Review of the methodology used for the assessment of the short‐term (acute) dietary exposure to pesticide residues in food (IESTI methodology)
Authors:   European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Published: February 2025

Abstract
In accordance with the mandate under Article 43 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, EFSA reviewed the methodology used for the assessment of the short‐term dietary exposure to pesticide residues currently used in the EU (also known as international estimated short‐term intake (IESTI) methodology) and elaborated three alternative options for exposure calculations that would address some of the weak points of the current methodology. For more than 400 pesticide/commodity combinations, comparative calculations were performed using the current IESTI methodology and the proposed alternative calculation algorithms. This impact assessment illustrated that the food commodities currently falling under IESTI case 1, 2a, 2b and 3, respectively, would be affected to a different extent if the IESTI methodology is replaced as proposed in the alternative calculation options. In addition, EFSA performed a probabilistic exposure calculation based on monitoring data for 62 pesticides present in food products that are the main components of the diet of EU citizens. These calculations can give an indication whether the legal limits (maximum residue levels, MRLs), which have been set after they passed the acute risk assessment using the IESTI methodology, are sufficiently protective for European consumers. The calculations identified that for the majority of pesticide/population subgroups, the probability of an exposure above the acute reference dose (ARfD) was negligible. However, for a few cases, the probability of an exposure above the ARfD could not be ruled out. Nevertheless, given the conservative assumptions used in the probabilistic calculations and the absence of data to refine the exposure estimates, the current maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the selected pesticides are considered to offer a good protection for European consumers. Overall, the probabilistic exposure calculations should support further discussions at risk management level whether the level of conservatism of the revised methodology needs to increase compared with the current IESTI methodology.
Evaluation of Anticancer Potential of Some Herbal Formulations
Authors: Kumar Narendra , Bhadauriya Anuj
Published: February 2025

India, sometimes referred to as the "Botanical Garden of the World," is the leading producer of medicinal plants worldwide. Medical plants provide basic materials for survival as well as natural treatments for a wide range of ailments. Two separate anticancer plant components, the fruit of Morinda citrifolia and the fruit of Opuntia elatior, were collected for the current investigation (bark and leaves of Simarouba glauca). The aforementioned plants' extracts were gathered. On the basis of DPPH and FRAP activity, the different approaches, such as bioactive compound analysis and antioxidant potential determination, were used. MTT analysis and Flow Cytometry Analysis were done to calculate anticancer activity. The study came to the conclusion that Opuntia elatior fruit extract mostly exhibits alkaloids, flavonoids, amino acids, and plant hormones among the various bioactive substances revealed by LC-MS/MS analysis. The Opuntia elatior fruit extract was subjected to a GC-MS/MS mass spectral analysis, which revealed a number of volatile bioactive compounds, including Neophytadiene, which has been reported to have anticancer and antioxidant potential, 9,12-Octadecadienoyl chloride, (Z, Z)-, Hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester. The number of cells in the G2/M phase of the cell cycle decreased and the number of cells in the G0/G1 phase increased in the cells treated with the Morinda citrifolia Leaf extract (MC1) as compared to the untreated reference. The plant alcohol extract of Opuntia elatior, Morinda citrifolia, and Simarouba glauca has potent anti-tumor activity, according to both the in vivo MTT assay and the flow cytometry research. Therefore, these plants have potent anti-cancer properties and can also stop cells in their tracks at specific cell cycle phases.
IMPLEMENTASI GREEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYEES’ GREEN BEHAVIOR DAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PADA PERUSAHAN INDUSTRI DI ACEH
Authors: Munawarah Munawarah , Syaripuddin Syaripuddin , Yumna Munadya , Simahatie Mai
Published: February 2025

The aim of this research is to determine the level of understanding and sensitivity of companies towards the impact of industrial waste. The method used in this research is a qualitative method which prioritizes observing phenomena and exploring the essential meaning of phenomena. The research results show that Industrial Companies in Aceh have implemented Green Human Resource Management where Green HRM is the foundation that supports environmentally friendly behavior among employees, which in turn strengthens the company's CSR commitment. Industrial Companies in Aceh already understand the concept of Employees' Green Behavior where Employees' Green Behavior reflects the success of Green HRM and direct contribution to achieving CSR goals. Industrial Companies in Aceh have implemented corporate social responsibility. Green HRM and CSR support each other; Green HRM policies facilitate CSR implementation by ensuring that a company's HR practices support social and environmental sustainability goals.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN MEMBACA AL-QUR’AN PADA SANTRI DI TPA RAUDHATUL QUR’AN ACEH BESAR
Authors: Muzdhalifah Suci Firly , A. Samad Sri Astuti , Yusuf Irwandi , Mashuri Mashuri , Suriana Suriana
Published: February 2025

This study reveals teachers' innovation in teaching ikhfa material using the Problem-Based Learning model, significantly enhancing students' understanding of tajweed and critical thinking skills. The problem-based learning model is one of the appropriate strategies in improving the learning process, including learning the science of recitation, especially the law of ikhfa'. Ikhfa' legal material is very important to study, because it has difficulties in pronouncing it. The research question is how to apply the problem based learning model to ikhfa' legal material? How do students' Al-Qur'an reading skills improve after implementing the problem based learning model on ikhfa' legal material?  The method used in this research is Classroom Action Research (PTK) which consists of 2 cycles and each cycle consists of planning, implementation, observation and reflection stages. The research results found that in cycle I, Ustadzah's activities showed results of 73% in the good category and experienced an increase in cycle II with a score of 93% in the very good category. Student activities in cycle I got a percentage score of 72% in the good category and experienced an increase in cycle II with a percentage score of 94% in the very good category. The results of improving students' Al-Qur'an reading skills after implementing the problem based learning learning model on ikhfa' legal material in cycle I got an average score of 53.2 with the less successful category and experienced an increase in cycle II with an average score of 83.31 with the good category of success criteria. The application of the problem based learning model can improve the skills of reading the Al-Qur'an on Ikhfa' material for the students of TPA Raudhatul Qur'an in Aceh Besar.
TRANSFORMASI KEBIJAKAN DAN REGULASI KOMUNIKASI SIARAN TV ANALOG KE DIGITAL DI INDONESIA
Authors: Hasan Kamaruddin , Sazali Hasan
Published: February 2025

Equitable distribution of information development in Indonesia aims to expand access to information and support equitable development for all levels of society. This is important to ensure prosperity, welfare, and social justice for the people. The transformation of mass communication in the digital era demands good, appropriate, and useful policies and regulations. One of the important policies is the change from Analog TV broadcasting to Digital TV in accordance with Law Number 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation. This change reflects a significant transformation in the world of broadcasting, following the development of information and communication technology. Digitalization has changed the way information is delivered, received, and consumed, having a major impact on mass communication practices. This transformation opens up new opportunities but also presents great challenges, especially in the outermost, remote, and frontier (3T) regions. Equal Access to Information and Communication (PARI) is a priority in this policy. Although the internet has become part of human rights, there are still villages that have not yet been reached by broadband internet. Low internet speeds are a major problem. The process of switching from Analog to Digital TV aims to optimize limited frequencies, improve broadcast quality, and ensure interference-resistant broadcast stability. For this reason, further investment in digital infrastructure is needed, especially in the 3T region.
GERAKAN KEAGAMAAN TAREKAT NAQSABANDIYAH BABUL KAROMAH DI LABUHAN BATU UTARA
Authors: Pasaribu Juwinda , Riza Faisal
Published: February 2025

This research examines the Naqsyabandiyah Babul Karomah Tarekat religious movement in Bandar Durian Village, North Labuhan Batu. This congregation is a form of Sufism practice which plays an important role in shaping the socio-religious behavior of local communities. The research method used is qualitative with observation, interview and documentation techniques. The focus of this study includes core teachings, such as dhikr, tawajjuh, and robithoh, as well as the dynamics of tarekat organizations in the region. The research results show that the practice of this congregation has a positive impact on the social and religious behavior of the congregation, creates personal and collective piety, and improves friendship and spiritual quality. In addition, this tarekat shows the ability to adapt in facing modernization, even though it faces challenges in maintaining its followers in the era of globalization. This research makes an important contribution to understanding the role of congregations in modern society, especially in efforts to preserve religious traditions amidst social change.
PERSPEKTIF SOSIOLOGI TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) DALAM PROSES PEMBELAJARAN DI PERGURUAN TINGGI
Authors: Lase Apriliana , Sembiring Feriel Amelia , Buulolo Marlius , Simbolon Nova Elisah
Published: February 2025

This study aims to examine the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in universities that are rampant, especially in technology universities, studied from a sociological perspective. This type of research is qualitative descriptive sociological analysis. Data collection is used by means of observation, in-depth interviews and documentation techniques. The results of this study explain the use of technology in shaping interactions between lecturers and students in the learning process. This study focuses on how AI affects the Tridharma process of higher education, especially in the learning process in universities in technology universities. how AI interacts with the values and social norms that apply in the campus environment, as well as the use of AI in building and strengthening existing social interactions. The purpose of using artificial intelligence is to facilitate the learning process. There were no problems found regarding the limitations of interaction on campus, but the interaction between lecturers and students became closer due to this application.
Optimalisasi Peran Kepala Desa dalam Mengawasi Penggunaan Dana Desa untuk Mencegah Korupsi
Authors: Hasibuan Tornado , Panjaitan Budi Sastra
Published: February 2025

The authority given to the village government to manage village funds brings many benefits, especially in village development. Supervision of village funds is also very necessary to prevent criminal acts of corruption. The research method used in this research is descriptive analytical which describes in detail the social phenomena at the heart of the problem using empirical research and using qualitative data analysis. The results of the research show that village heads prevent criminal acts of corruption by recognizing the modus operandi of corruption in village funds, improving the quality of village officials, monitoring the management of village funds and strengthening cooperation with village assistants. Obstacles encountered and solutions implemented in preventing criminal acts of corruption in village funds are the low quality of human resources in managing village funds with the solution of providing technical guidance, low integrity of village officials in managing village funds with the solution of providing integrity culture outreach and low community participation in supervision. managing village funds with the solution of providing information to the community by socializing the use of village funds. The criminal act of corruption in village funds is any action that is detrimental to the state and villages, destroying the economic system, democratic system, political system, legal system, government system and social order. Efforts to prevent criminal acts of corruption in village funds can be carried out by monitoring the use of village funds.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP TERASI SEBAGAI PRODUK INDIKASI GEOGRAFIS DI KOTA LANGSA PROVINSI ACEH
Authors: Trohna Dyona Rizky , Saidin Saidin , Sembiring Rosnidar , Leviza Jelly
Published: February 2025

Geographical indication is a sign that indicates the origin of goods and/or products that, due to geographical factors including natural factors, human factors, or a combination of both, impart specific reputation, quality, and characteristics to the goods and/or products produced. Terasi is one of the leading products in Langsa City that supports the local economy, but it has not yet been registered as a geographical indication, despite its potential to be recognized as such due to its distinct characteristics compared to other terasi products, thus warranting legal protection.This research uses an empirical juridical approach, with data sourced from primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials. Data collection techniques include library research and field research, involving interviews and document studies. The data analysis used is qualitative analysis.The results of the research show that terasi meets the criteria for being classified as a geographical indication product under the Trademark and Geographical Indication Law, to receive legal protection once it is registered with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property. Given its unique characteristics, terasi is distinct from other terasi products. Efforts by local authorities to encourage the development of legal protection for geographical indications for terasi in Langsa City include coordination with local officials to plan socialization activities aimed at educating the community, especially terasi producers, on the importance of registering terasi as a geographical indication. Obstacles to providing legal protection include suboptimal roles by local government, a lack of understanding and awareness among the community about the importance of geographical indication protection, and the absence of community organizations that protect geographical indications.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Pengembangan Objek Wisata Umbul Pelem Waterpark
Authors: Ratih Ayu Mustika , Trinugraha Yosafat Hermawan
Published: February 2025

This research aims to determine the process of community empowerment through the development of the Umbul Pelem Waterpark tourist attraction in Wunut Village and determine the supporting and inhibiting factors. This research uses descriptive qualitative research with a case study method. The informants in this research consisted of the Head of Wunut Village, Director of BUMDes Sumber Kamulyan, Employees of BUMDes Sumber Kamulyan, and Wunut Village Community. Data collection techniques are observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques consist of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research results show that the process of empowering the Wunut Village community is carried out through three stages, namely the awareness stage, capacity building stage, and empowerment. There are supporting and inhibiting factors for community empowerment through the development of Umbul Pelem. The supporting factors are the existence of the Umbul Pelem natural spring which is still maintained today and the enthusiasm of the community regarding the development of the Umbul Pelem tourist attraction as an effort to empower the community. The inhibiting factor is that there are differences in community opinion regarding the progress of the community empowerment program being carried out and there is still a lack of skills training for empowered communities in Umbul Pelem. The community empowerment program carried out through the development of the Umbul Pelem Waterpark tourist attraction is able to improve the community's economy and community welfare.
Upaya Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Peserta Didik Melalui Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Berbantuan Media Box Sila Solah Pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila Kelas 2 di SDN 11 Mataram
Authors: Firmansyah Andri Okta , Karma I Nyoman , Pratiwi Diani
Published: February 2025

Pada dunia pendidikan berbagai permasalahan ditemukan oleh pendidik baik dari proses perencanaan, pelaksanaan pembelajaran, atau permasalahan dari peserta didik itu sendiri. Salah satu permasalahan yang dialai yaitu rendahnya motivasi belajar peserta didik.  Oleh karena itu, tujuan dari penelitian ini berfokus pada proses peningkatkan motivasi belajar peserta didik yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning berbantuan Box Sila Solah pada mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila kelas 2 di SDN 11 Mataram. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu dengan Teknik pengumpulan data obseervasi dan kuesioner. Adapun hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa motivasi peserta didik mengalai peningkatan yang dapat dilihat pada perolehan nilai peserta didik dari siklus I dan siklus II. Hal tersebut dapat dilihat pada hasil penelitian yang menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata persentasi hasil observasi pada siklus I berada pada angka 68%, sedangkan pada siklus II mencapai angka rata-rata 80,8%. Selain itu hasil kuesioner juga menunuukkan hasil yang cukup baik dimana rata-rata motivasi belajar peserta didik pada siklus I sebesar 70% dan meningkat sebesar 14% pada siklus II sehingga motivasi belajar peserta didik mencapai 84%, dengan demikian motivasi belajar peserta didik terbilang tinggi. Oleh karena itu Upaya meningkatkan motivasi belajar peserta didik melalui model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning berbantuan media box sila solah pada mata pelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila kelas 2 di SDN 11 Mataram dikatakan berhasil.
Pengembangan E-LKPD Berbasis Liveworksheet Pada Pokok Bahasan Produk Hidangan dari Mie Untuk Peserta Didik Fase F
Authors: Anggari Putri Merysha Fany , Astuti Nugrahani , Miranti Mauren Gita , Dewi Ila Huda Puspita
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengevaluasi: Kelayakan E-LKPD berbasis Liveworksheet serta menilai Respon peserta didik terhadap penggunaan E-LKPD berbasis Liveworksheet pada pokok bahasan produk hidangan dari mie untuk peserta didik fase F. Studi ini mengimplementasikan metode berupa model Research dan Development (R&D) dengan model pengembangan 4D berisikan 4 langkah yaitu Define (pendefinisian), Design (perancangan), Develop (pengembangan) dan Disseminate (penyebaran) sebagai acuannya. Namun, dalam studi inimodel pengembangan hanya digunakan sampai tahap Develop. Validasi E-LKPD melibatkan ahli media dan ahli materi. Untuk objek penelitian berupa E-LKPD dengan materi produk hidangan dari mie. Studi ini dilakukan di SMKN 4 Madiun kelas XI (fase F) keahlian kuliner berjumlah 31 peserta didik. Penggunaan instrumen dalam proses penilaian kelayakan E-LKPD terdiri dari tiga komponen, yaitu lembar validasi dari ahli media, lembar validasi dari ahli materi, dan angket untuk menilai respon peserta didik. Analisis data yang dilakukan dengan menerapkan teknik kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: Kelayakan media E-LKPD dengan skor 86%, kelayakan materi E-LKPD dengan skor 98% termasuk ke dalam interpretasi sangat layak dan Respon peserta didik pada penerapan E-LKPD materi produk hidangan dari mie diperoleh skor 91% dengan interpretasi sangat baik. Hal ini diketahui bahwasannya E-LKPD berbasis liveworksheet pada materi produk hidangan dari mie dikatakan “Sangat Layak” sebagai alat pembelajaran dalam proses pembelajaran. Kekurangan dalam penelitian ini ialah instrument yang digunakan belum sampai pada tahap uji efektivitas E-LKPD dalam pembelajaran. Diharapkan penelitian selanjutnya E-LKPD berbasis liveworksheet pada materi produk hidangan dari mie dapat diteruskan sampai tahap penyebaran.
Upaya Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Matematika Menggunakan Media Flash Card dengan Strategi Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) Pada Materi Bangun Datar Kelas V di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Hartati Yeni , Husniati Husniati , Rahmawati Rahmawati
Published: February 2025

Media pembelajaran merupakan salah satu penunjang  berhasilnya pembelajaran. Penggunaan media pembelajaran disertai strategi pembelajaran yang interaktif dapat menjadi kombinasi pembelajaran yang efektif untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah meningkatkan hasil belajar Matematika materi Bangun Datar pada kelas V menggunakan media Flash Card dengan startegi Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD). Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) menggunakan model Kemmis & Mc. Taggart yang melalui empat tahapan yakni tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah tes tulis, wawancara dan observasi pembelajaran. Penelitian dilakukan pada kelas V di SDN 20 Mataram. Indikator keberhasilan penelitian ini adalah 80% peserta didik dapat mencapai nilai KKM 75.  Hasil pra siklus menunjukkan dari 23 peserta didik hanya 8 yang memperoleh nilai di atas KKM dengan persentase 35%. Pada siklus I mengalami peningkatan  sebesar 20%  dimana 14 peserta didik mendapat nilai di atas KKM dengan persentase 35% dan pada siklus II meningkat sebesar 32%, dimana 21 peserta didik mendapat nilai di atas KKM dengan persentase 87%. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan Flash Card dengan staregi STAD berhasil meningkatkan hasil belajar matematika peserta didik pada materi bangun datar kelas V di SDN 20 Mataram.
Pesquisas Contemporâneas na Educação Moderna - Volume 4
Authors: Gondim Francisco Jorge , Benício Antonia Janes de Oliveira , Sobrinho Benedito Braz , Azevedo Celine Maria de Sousa , Miranda Maria Marta Coelho
Published: February 2025

Vivemos em uma era de transformações aceleradas, na qual a tecnologia redefine continuamente os modos de ensinar e aprender. O cenário educacional contemporâneo exige inovação, flexibilidade e metodologias que atendam às necessidades de uma sociedade cada vez mais conectada e dinâmica. Nesse contexto, este livro reúne reflexões essenciais sobre os desafios e as oportunidades que emergem da integração entre educação e tecnologia, explorando diferentes perspectivas e abordagens.
Ao longo dos capítulos, são discutidos temas fundamentais, como o papel do design instrucional na era digital, a gestão da educação a distância, as metodologias ativas, a inteligência artificial no ensino e a importância das mídias digitais no processo de aprendizagem. Além disso, a obra abre espaço para questões igualmente relevantes, como a motivação no ensino, a aprendizagem colaborativa, a neurociência aplicada à educação e a acessibilidade proporcionada pelas tecnologias assistivas.
Ao percorrer as páginas deste e-book, torna-se evidente o impacto das inovações tecnológicas, metodológicas e pedagógicas na educação contemporânea. Cada capítulo convida à reflexão, instigando novos olhares sobre os desafios e oportunidades que emergem no cenário educacional.
A diversidade de abordagens aqui apresentadas constrói um mosaico de conhecimentos que enriquecem a prática docente, a gestão educacional e a experiência de aprendizagem. Assim, este livro não é apenas um registro de ideias, mas um convite ao aprofundamento, à experimentação e à transformação.
Convidamos você, leitor, a embarcar nesta jornada de descobertas e reflexões, explorando cada tema com curiosidade e espírito crítico. Que esta leitura inspire novas práticas, promova debates e amplie horizontes na construção de uma educação inovadora, acessível e significativa.
A NECESSÁRIA RELAÇÃO ENTRE O PROCESSO DE ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM COM AS TIC'S EM JUNÇÃO COM AS TECNOLOGIAS ASSISTIVAS
Authors: Correa Fernanda
Published: February 2025

O presente trabalho foi desenvolvido a partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica baseada em autores que discutem tecnologia digitais assistiva na educação escolar, esta proposta tem como objetivo investigar as contribuições dessas tecnologias no processo de ensino e aprendizagem dos vários perfis de alunos que habitam o ambiente escolar hoje em dia. E especificamente, visa analisar sua relevância na construção da aprendizagem de alunos que apresentam dificuldade em aprender, verificando o uso dessa ferramenta como mediação na inclusão. Com base nos dados obtidos, foi possível detectar que nas escolas que trabalham com Tecnologias Assistivas, os alunos possuem maior independência, qualidade de vida e inclusão social, por meio da ampliação de suas habilidades de comunicação, aprendizagem e trabalho. As novas tecnologias têm sido essenciais para esse caminho de descobertas, inclusão e superação de obstáculos, para integrar e socializar gradativamente o aluno, bem como a equipe escolar no processo de ensino e aprendizagem.
DESAFIOS DA EDUCAÇÃO NA MODERNIDADE LÍQUIDA: PERSPECTIVAS DAS GERAÇÕES
Authors: Gonçalves Janine de Abreu de Oliveira
Published: February 2025

Este artigo examina o impacto da modernidade líquida na educação, com ênfase nas diversas gerações de estudantes. Seu propósito é analisar como a sociedade em constante mutação afeta as práticas educacionais, sob a perspectiva de Zigmunt Bauman. A metodologia empregada envolve revisão bibliográfica e análise crítica dos conceitos-chave relacionados à modernidade líquida e às gerações de estudantes. O conteúdo explora as características das gerações Baby Boomers, X, Y, Z e Alpha, destacando como cada uma é influenciada pelo contexto histórico e social. Conclui-se que a educação enfrenta desafios significativos para se adaptar às demandas de uma sociedade em rápida transformação, exigindo flexibilidade e inovação nas práticas pedagógicas. Este estudo visa contribuir para uma compreensão mais aprofundada das complexidades da educação contemporânea diante dos desafios impostos pela modernidade líquida.
Financial Dilemma and Countermeasures for Small and Micro Enterprises in the Establishment Period: A Case Study Based on a Certain Region
Authors: Lv Feihua
Published: February 2025

Both small micro enterprise financing difficulties research focus on small micro enterprises, financial technology, financing constraints, financing difficulties, etc., and this paper for the start-up period of small micro enterprise, combing the literature research status, on the basis of select representative samples: two initial small micro enterprise, research, the initial concept, and summarize and highly refined, form an open coding, spindle coding, finally form the dynamic perspective of small micro enterprise financing difficulties. According to the dynamic perspective of small micro enterprise financing dilemma analysis further analyze the particularity of the financing difficulties and related characteristics, the dilemma causes three aspects: initial small micro enterprise factors, financial supply system is not perfect, high investment growth model (existing research mostly ignored the important factors), and put forward the initial small micro enterprise own development, improve the financial supply system, transformation of economic growth pattern three levels of advice and strategy. Finally, I hope to provide some enlightenment for solving the financing difficulties of small and micro enterprises in the initial stage.
Morpho-anatomical and phytochemical diversities in selected members of family Aroideae
Authors: Parvathi S  , Sandhya P
Published: February 2025

Many root and tuber crops are grown throughout the world in hot and humid regions for their use as vegetable as most of them contain starch as the major carbohydrate in them. They are important diet component for human and add variety to it. Taro is used as a staple food or subsistence food by millions of people in many of the developing countries. It can be grown as a root crop, as a leafy vegetable, as an ornamental and as medicinal plant. The present study focused on some selected members of the family Araceae. A total of seven species belonging to the family Araceae from the same locality were collected and identified. Some Araceae leaves possess vital nutritive and nonnutritive components in significant amounts, but are underutilized, and lesser explored. Seven members of Araceae family were compared for morphological, anatomical and phytochemical characteristics. Anatomically the samples were compared for anatomy of leaf, petiole, stomatal types, grains etc. Phytochemically the samples were analysed for flavanoid, alkaloid, tannin, saponin, flavanol, reducing sugar, terpenoid and phenol.
Verification of the Lactate Dehydrogenase dosage method using Abbott Architect ci8200 experience of the biochemistry laboratory, CHU Mohammed VI Oujda, Morocco
Authors: Sara Moulay Rchid  , Mohamed Karim El Azzouzi  , Meryem El halas  , Imane Douichi  , Kaoutar Jamal  , Dounia El Moujtahide  , El Houcine Sebbar  , Mohammed Choukri
Published: February 2025

Introduction: This work describes the verification procedure to evaluate the analytical performance of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assay, a key enzyme in glycolysis. It catalyzes the reversible conversion of pyruvate to lactate, with simultaneous production of NADH from NAD⁺. This evaluation forms part of a comprehensive process to validate the methods used in the central laboratory of the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Oujda, with the objective of assembling an accreditation file that meets the NF ISO 15189 standard requirements.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to validate the analytical method for lactate dehydrogenase determination by evaluating key criteria such as repeatability and reproducibility. This validation process sought to ensure that the method complies with the required standards and delivers reliable and accurate results for clinical diagnostics.

Results and Discussion: The verification of the LDH assay criteria demonstrated satisfactory repeatability across all three levels, with CV1=1.34%, CV2=0.71% and CV3=0.60% respectively. Similarly, intra-laboratory reproducibility was deemed satisfactory for all levels, with CV1 = 3.06%, CV2 = 2.50%, and CV3 = 1.77% for the respective levels.

The verification of an analytical method is a critical step in ensuring that the obtained results closely align with the reference values of the sample. A comparison of our findings with the CV standards set by the SFBC (a quality control system) and RICOS (an international quality control network) indicates that our results comply with, and remain below, the acceptable limits.

Conclusion: By implementing rigorous analytical performance verification, laboratories guarantee reliable clinical outcomes. This study enhances the existing knowledge base regarding the accuracy and reliability of serum LDH measurements.
Telework: A Systematic Literature Review (SLR)
Authors: Bahariawansyah Ahmad Sidqi , Nadia Fiona Niska Dinda
Published: February 2025

The application of the telework work system in this era has been applied to all lines of the Company's field. The purpose of this systematic review literature review is to analyze how the implementation of the Telework work system using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review method. Data was obtained from the online database, namely Scopus with a range of 2021 to 2023 and 53 articles were obtained. By using keyword searches, namely "telework" and "teleworking". The results of the analysis obtained show that the implementation of a telework work system has an implementation, namely the environment and conditions of telework work, work improvement, work arrangements, control of working time, relationships with colleagues, interruptions and intrusions when working telework, increasing flexibility, welfare, organizational competitiveness, job satisfaction, work performance, improving the relationship between managers and subordinates, to a well-developed work-life balance.
Enhancing SME’s Performance based on Innovation Culture, Innovation Capability, and Strengthened by the External Environment
Authors: Indrawati Nur Khusniyah , Alfathya Atmaya Fitra
Published: February 2025

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Strategic Evaluation of Sustainable Communication Technologies: A Fuzzy Additive Weights and Interval-based Ranking Framework
Authors:   Vocational School of Health Services, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Türkiye, Demir Gülay , Pamucar Dragan ,   Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary; Department of Computer Science and Engineering, College of Informatics, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Published: February 2025

Sustainable communication technologies play a vital role in achieving sustainable development goals by addressing environmental, economic, and societal challenges. Evaluating and ranking these technologies is essential for guiding strategic investments and ensuring alignment with sustainability objectives. This study adopts a fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making (FMCDM) approach to assess their contributions to sustainable development. Fuzzy Logarithm Additive Weights Methodology (F-LMAW) is used to determine criteria weights, ensuring objectivity and accuracy under uncertainty. Fuzzy Alternative Ranking Technique based on Adaptive Standardized Intervals (F-ARTASI) is then employed to rank the most suitable sustainable communication technologies. This comprehensive evaluation provides a strategic roadmap for stakeholders, including policymakers and industry leaders, to implement effective sustainable communication solutions. Sensitivity analyses validate the reliability and consistency of the proposed methodology, showcasing its robustness in addressing the complexities of decision-making under uncertainty. The results not only enhance understanding of these technologies' potential to support sustainable development but also offer actionable insights for strategic planning and investment.
Intelligibility is Just a Piece of the Communication Puzzle: Increased Listening Effort During Dysarthric Speech Perception
Authors: Hirsch Micah E. , Borrie Stephanie A , Barrett Tyson S. , Kim Yunjung , Lansford Kaitlin L.
Published: February 2025

Purpose: The research aims of this study are to determine whether listening effort, as measured by pupil dilation and perceived listening effort (PLE) ratings, depends on whether the speech is produced by a speaker with dysarthria versus a neurotypical speaker, and whether the listener successfully perceived the spoken phrase.Method: Thirty-four listeners completed a speech perception task while an eye-tracking camera tracked their pupil dilation. Phrases in the speech perception task were produced by a speaker with dysarthria secondary to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and a neurotypical speaker. After hearing each phrase, listeners repeated what they heard and rated PLE on a 7-point Likert scale. Phrase repetition accuracy (accurate vs. inaccurate) was determined from their verbal response. Generalized additive mixed-models (GAMMs) were used to evaluate the relationship of the speaker type (dysarthria vs. neurotypical), phrase repetition accuracy and their interaction with pupil dilation. PLE ratings were similarly evaluated using linear mixed-effects (LME) models.Results: Both pupil dilation and PLE ratings were greater when presented with the phrases produced by speaker with dysarthria relative to the neurotypical speaker, even when the phrase was accurately perceived by the listener. Inaccurately perceived phrases, compared to accurately perceived ones, were also associated with greater pupil dilation and PLE ratings. Interaction effects were revealed between speaker type and phrase repetition accuracy for pupil dilation but not for PLE ratings. Additionally, pupil dilation results indicated that the allocation of effort over time differed between the trials produced by the dysarthric and neurotypical speakers.Conclusions: The results suggest listening effort is increased overall when listening to dysarthric speech compared to neurotypical speech, even when intelligibility is preserved. Although there was some overlap in the results for the pupil dilation and PLE ratings, notable differences suggest these measures are likely sensitive to distinct factors influencing listening effort.
Emergent Gravity from Quantum Decoherence: A Unified Theory of Spacetime, Particle Physics, and Cosmology
Authors: Alevtinowitch Kleschev Anton
Published: February 2025

We propose a UV-complete framework where classical spacetime, the Standard Model (SM), and cosmological dark sectors emerge from quantum decoherence of Planck-scale geometries. The theory unifies general relativity, particle physics, and cosmology through a single mechanism grounded in quantum information theory.
Acceleration Particle Swarm Optimization
Authors: Gajawada Satish
Published: February 2025

Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) is a popular optimization algorithm for solving complex optimization problems. Many PSO algorithms were proposed in literature where Velocity was calculated first and then it was added to position to obtain new position. In this work, a novel algorithm titled “Acceleration Particle Swarm Optimization (AccPSO)” is proposed where acceleration is calculated first and then displacement is obtained next with initial velocity, acceleration and time. Displacement is added to position to get new position. Unlike many PSO algorithms in literature, where iterations and time are used interchangeably, the time “t” in AccPSO algorithm is a continuous variable. In this work, AccPSO, PSO, Acceleration-based Particle Swarm Optimization (APSO) and APSOc (APSO with clamping) are tested on seven benchmark functions. Results obtained are discussed. It has been found that AccPSO with time “t” = 0.1 and “t” = 0.25 between iterations yielded optimal results when tested on benchmark functions.
Mimosa pudica and Health: An Analytical Perspective
Authors: Olawale Ridwan A
Published: February 2025

Mimosa pudica, known for its rapid leaf folding, is a perennial herb with significant traditional medicinal applications across various cultures, particularly in Ayurvedic and South American practices. This paper analyzes the biochemical constituents of the plant, highlighting key phytochemicals such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and saponins that exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Pharmacological studies reveal its potential in addressing inflammatory diseases and anxiety, while also indicating applications in diabetes management and wound healing. However, concerns regarding the toxic amino acid mimosine necessitate further research into safe dosage and standardization of extracts. The integration of Mimosa pudica into modern healthcare could offer cost-effective therapeutic options, bridging traditional knowledge and contemporary scientific inquiry. This study underscores the importance of continued exploration of Mimosa pudica's health benefits, aiming to align its usage with regulatory standards and clinical efficacy.
Treatment Effects, Properly Defined, are not Due to Placebo: Response to Schmidt et al
Authors: Rhodes Stephen
Published: February 2025

The recent article in Journal of Clinical Epidemiology by Schmidt et al. contains a number of errors that lead to some sweeping conclusions. These sweeping conclusions are best summarized in the title: “Treatment Effects in Pharmacological Clinical Randomized Controlled Trials are Mainly Due to Placebo”. This claim is made on the basis that the within-arm change scores of treatment and placebo arms correlate across 150 RCTs from 5 clinical domains. These conclusions reflect a misunderstanding of what a “treatment effect” is and a misinterpretation of the importance of the relationship between within-arm changes.
Direction-dependent effects of gravity on speed-accuracy trade-off during vertical pointing movements.
Authors: Okuuchi Soma , yamamoto Shinji , Tani Keisuke , Kushiro Keisuke
Published: February 2025

This study investigated the effects of gravity on the intrinsic motor strategy of speed-accuracy trade-off during vertical pointing movements. For downward movements, gravity assists the initial acceleration phase and disturbs the later deceleration phase; for upward movements, it disturbs initial acceleration and assists later acceleration. Twelve participants engaged in vertical pointing movements toward targets of different directions, sizes, and distances. The movement time (MT) obtained was fitted by Fitts’s equations: MT = a + b × ID and ID = log2(2A/W), where ID, A, W, a, and b represent the index of difficulty, distance, target size, intercept, and slope factor, respectively. The results showed that the MTs were longer for downward movements than for upward movements. In addition, the slope factor b, indicating the changing ratio of MT relative to the term ID, was larger for downward movements than for upward movements, indicating that the MTs for downward movements largely changed as the target size and distance changed. Furthermore, the temporal and spatial properties of pointing movements changed asymmetrically depending on the movement direction. These results suggest that gravity asymmetrically affects the initial and later phases of vertical pointing movements depending on the movement direction.
The Effect of Intolerance of Uncertainty on Indecisiveness in Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Authors: Appel Helmut , Gerlach Alexander L. , Mattes André
Published: February 2025

Objectives: Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) describes a dispositional aversion to uncertainty. Recent research has identified IU as a causal contributor to pervasive decision difficulties (indecisiveness). Given that IU and indecisiveness occur across mental disorders, understanding whether IU's causal role in indecisiveness extends to clinical populations is critical. This study therefore tested the effect of IU on indecisiveness in a clinical sample.Methods: In this pre-registered experiment, N = 154 individuals with formally diagnosed obsessive-compulsive and/or anxiety disorders were randomly assigned to a condition aimed at either increasing or decreasing IU. Subsequently, participants reported their current levels of (situational) IU and, critically, their indecisiveness regarding two personally relevant decisions.Results: The experimental manipulation successfully altered IU levels. Participants with heightened IU exhibited more indecisiveness compared to those with reduced IU, but this effect occurred only indirectly through situational IU. The observed effect sizes were small.Limitations: Compared to preceding research, effect sizes were small and the effect of IU on indecisiveness only manifested itself indirectly. More robust interventions may be necessary to induce more pronounced changes in IU within clinical populations. The reliance on a heterogeneous sample with various diagnoses limits the disorder-specificity of the findings.Conclusions: These results extend the causal role of IU in indecisiveness to mental disorders. The findings suggest IU as a potential approach for addressing problematic indecisiveness.
Gendered Sadism: Examining Measurement Invariance of Everyday Sadism Scales Across Genders
Authors: Blötner Christian , Spormann Sandy Sue
Published: February 2025

During the last two decades, interest in aversive personality traits increased. Among non-forensic personality features, everyday sadism is said to reflect the most aversive one. A plethora of studies found males to score higher on average in everyday sadism. However, valid comparisons of test scores require that measurement invariance of the test holds between the groups under scrutiny. Using four samples (ntotal = 2,909 [70% female]), we tested for gender-related measurement invariance of all currently available everyday sadism self-report measures. We found partial scalar invariance for the Varieties of Sadistic Tendencies (regardless of the inclusion of a method factor), scalar invariance for the Assessment of Sadistic Personality (irrespective of the inclusion of a method factor) and the Comprehensive Assessment of Sadistic Tendencies, and partial metric invariance for the Short Sadistic Impulse Scale. The everyday sadism subscale from the Short Dark Tetrad did not even exhibit configural invariance; the respective subscale from the Mixed Short Dark Tetrad yielded partial scalar invariance only when a method factor was included. These findings have important implications for gender-specific expressions of everyday sadism that need to be considered in scale development and the interpretations of test scores.