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Aqidah dan Etika: Membangun Moralitas di Tengah Perubahan Sosial
Authors: Nashirah Dwi Arini Faiza  , Tia Angrelia  , Siti Nuriyah Ahmad  , Risya Purnama Sari  , Fitria Mayasari  , Wismanto Wismanto
Published: February 2025

The background of this study is the increasingly rapid social, cultural, and technological changes that have an impact on the dynamics of morality in society. In the midst of these changes, aqidah (belief) and ethics become important foundations in building solid morality. However, the main challenge faced is how to maintain the relevance of the teachings of aqidah and ethics in the context of modern life that continues to develop. This study aims to analyze the role of aqidah and ethics in shaping individual and collective morality amidst changing times. The main objective is to understand how religious beliefs and ethical principles can be applied effectively in maintaining moral integrity amidst the rapid flow of global change. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with analysis carried out by looking at the relationship between the values of aqidah, ethics, and morality in everyday life. The results of the study show that aqidah and ethics have an important role in shaping resilient morality amidst change. A deep understanding of aqidah and the application of ethical principles have proven to be a foundation for society to maintain positive moral values. However, the results also show that adaptation and renewal in the approach to teaching aqidah and ethics are needed to be more relevant and accepted by the younger generation living in the digital era.
Filsafat Pendidikan Islam dalam Membangun Masyarakat Berkarakter Islami: Pendekatan Nilai dan Moral
Authors: Nazifah Fitri Annisa  , M. Wahyu Fahrizal  , Herlini Puspika Sari
Published: February 2025

This article discusses the role of Islamic educational philosophy in shaping an Islamic-character society through values and moral approaches. Islamic education emphasizes not only knowledge transfer but also character building based on religious values. The integration of Islamic values and morals in education is expected to foster a generation that is knowledgeable and morally upright, contributing positively to society. This article also highlights the importance of the roles of educators, families, and communities in creating an environment that supports Islamic character education. This synergy is hoped to develop individuals capable of facing modern challenges grounded in solid religious values.
Upaya Pemeliharaan Kesehatan dan Kebersihan di Pondok Puteri Pusat Pesantren Zainul Hasan Genggong Berdasarkan Ajaran Al-Qur'an dan Hadits
Authors: Nurul Khofifah  , Ainur Rofiq Sofa
Published: February 2025

This study aims to explore and analyze the implementation of health and cleanliness at Pondok Pesantren Zainul Hasan Genggong based on the guidance of the Qur'an and Hadith. The research employed interviews, observations, and dokumentation as its methods.The results of interviews with the pesantren's caregivers, senior students, and cleaning staff indicated that cleanliness and health are integral parts of the character education provided at the pesantren. Islamic teachings on cleanliness, as stated in the Qur'an and Hadith, are applied in various aspects of student life, from personal hygiene practices such as ablution and bathing to the cleanliness of the pesantren environment. Observations revealed that public facilities such as bathrooms, dining rooms, and ablution areas are consistently maintained, with each student responsible for keeping their room and surrounding areas clean. Documentation obtained shows the existence of written policies on cleanliness and health, as well as regular health check-ups for the students. The implementation of cleanliness and health has a positive impact on the physical and mental well-being of the students, as well as fostering discipline and environmental awareness. This study also identified challenges such as limited facilities and the need to raise awareness about cleanliness among some students. Overall, Pondok Pesantren Zainul Hasan Genggong successfully implements Islamic teachings on cleanliness and health, positively affecting the well-being of its students.
Konsep Pendidikan Dalam Perspektif Filsafat Islam Menurut Pemikiran Al-Farabi dan Relevansinya di Era Moderen
Authors: M. Rafi Alfazri  , Intan Probowati  , Herlini Puspika Sari
Published: February 2025

This study aims to explore the relevance of Al-Farabi's thought in the context of modern education, with an emphasis on the integration of moral and spiritual values in the curriculum. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative analysis with a library research approach. The results show that Al-Farabi's educational thought is still very relevant in creating individuals who are noble and active in society, especially amid the negative impact of globalization. It is emphasized that education should focus on character development, spirituality, and ethical understanding, in line with the goals of Islamic education. This research recommends that educators incorporate moral and spiritual values in the contemporary curriculum to produce intellectual and moral individuals, and face the challenges of an increasingly complex age.
Rainfall Prediction in Palembang City Using the GRU and LSTM Methods
Authors: Wijaya Surta , Kurniawan Tri Basuki , Negara Edi Surya , Kunang Yesi Novaria
Published: February 2025

Rainfall is one of the weather elements that are very important for the survival of an area. Palembang City, as one of the big cities in Indonesia, is heavily influenced by the level of rainfall that occurs every month. Variations in precipitation can affect various aspects of people's lives, such as agriculture, industry, tourism, etc. Accurate rainfall predictions can assist in preparing for multiple activities and making the right decisions. Therefore, it is crucial to research predicting rainfall in Palembang. It is expected to simplify the prediction process and produce more accurate results. This research uses the Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) and Long-Shorted Term Memory (LSTM) methods to make daily rainfall predictions for the next month using weather element data for ten (10) years in Palembang, utilizing the deep learning method. The hyperparameter model tuning experiment was conducted to obtain the best prediction results. From the research results, it can be concluded that the LSTM model is overall better than the GRU model in predicting daily rainfall in Palembang City. GRU has RMSE 9.33 and R2 0.54, while the LSTM Model has RMSE 7.45 and R2 0.70.
Analysis of Wireless Network Quality Using Quality of Service Method (Case Study: BAPEDA of South of Sumatera Province)
Authors: . Misinem , Mukti Gerry Praja
Published: February 2025

Information technology networks are growing rapidly, especially in computer networks using wireless. Wireless computer networks support various human jobs communicating using the internet, such as uploading or downloading files. We need an exemplary wireless network in its services to carry out these activities. To find a condition of a wireless network functioning correctly, we need a method to measure it. The technique that can be used is Quality of Service (QoS). QoS is a method that uses several indicators to measure the quality of a wireless network. These indicators are bandwidth, delay, and packet loss. The results showed that the measurement of wireless networks in BAPEDA Province South of Sumatera shows good quality. The TYPHON version indicator indicates this, the delay value is below 150 ms, and the packet loss is 0%.
Sentiment Analysis of Omicron COVID-19 Variant using Naïve Bayes Classifier and RapidMiner
Authors: Wijaya Dayu , Abdillah Leon A.
Published: February 2025

The Coronavirus or other designations is COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease) appeared in November 2019 in Wuhan, China. Over time, the virus is no longer categorized as an outbreak but is categorized as a pandemic or has spread to almost all countries in the world, including Indonesia. The emergence of COVID-19 in Indonesia in February 2020 has resulted in many sectors experiencing losses, not only in health but also in the economic sector. Recently there was a new mutation to the COVID-19 Virus, namely Omicron. Omicron has been shown to be much more infectious than the other variants with an increased ability to evade vaccines and cause re-infection. This study aims to present a result of sentiment analysis on the new variant of the COVID-19 Virus, namely Omicron which is divided into three (three) classes: positive, negative, and neutral. Then, the comments will be manually labeled followed by classification using the Nave Bayes algorithm and RapidMiner software. This study's findings revealed that 84% of the community responded positively, 7% of the community responded Neutral and 9% of the community responded negatively. It can be concluded that the community responded positively to the issue of the latest variant of the COVID-19 Omicron virus because there is also the possibility that the contents of the latest Omicron COVID-19 virus may also be dangerous from the beginning of the emergence of the COVID-19 Virus in the world.
Tarakan Smart City: Meningkatkan Transparansi dan Akuntabilitas Layanan Publik melalui E-Government
Authors: Margareta  , Putri Anastasia Vienessa , Maskut Deby Naya , Kwuta Rosdiana Meni , Sipayung Baren
Published: February 2025

This study examines the utilization of e-government to enhance transparency and accountability in public services in Indonesia. The main issue addressed is the lack of transparency and accountability in the delivery of public services, which can hinder the realization of good governance and erode public trust. The aim of this research is to analyze how e-government can be implemented to improve transparency and accountability in public services, as well as to identify the challenges and strategies in its implementation. The research method used is a literature review, analyzing various relevant sources such as academic journals, research reports, and policy documents. The findings of the study indicate that e-government has the potential to enhance transparency and accountability in public services through the provision of publicly accessible and transparent information, empowering the public in overseeing the use of public funds, and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of bureaucracy. However, the implementation of e-government also faces challenges, such as the digital divide, data security issues, and a lack of digital literacy. This study recommends that the government improve digital infrastructure, strengthen data security systems, enhance public digital literacy, and develop integrated and user-friendly e-government applications and platforms. The concept of "Tarakan Smart City" presented in this study offers a comprehensive and integrated smart city development model by incorporating e-government into various aspects of urban life.
Peran Kepala Sekolah Dalam Implementasi Pendidikan Karakter Melalui Gerakan Literasi Sekolah Dasar Yogyakarta
Authors: Nugroho Irfan Adi , Nofrida Eka Ridha , Megawati Ida , Mardiana Riska
Published: February 2025

This is a qualitative descriptive study. The research was conducted in an Elementary School in Yogyakarta. The sources of information in this study consisted of the school principal. Data collection techniques used observation, interviews, and documentation. Data validity was tested by increasing persistence and triangulation (source, technique, and time). Data analysis technique used Miles and Huberman model which consists of data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/ verification
Prospects for nuclear power plant development in Indonesia: A DPSIR framework analysis for sustainable energy transition, economic implications, and environmental considerations
Authors: Triani Meiri , Azy Fikri Noor
Published: February 2025

Background: Coal-fired power plants have historically dominated Indonesia's power sector. Using fossil fuels (coal, oil, and gas) is recognized as the most significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that cause the climate crisis. Methods: Therefore, this paper examines the possibility of developing a nuclear power plant in Indonesia by conducting a systematic literature review for relevant references and adopting the DPSIR (Driving Force – Pressure – State – Impact – Response) framework. Findings: The result shows that nuclear power applications could be more attractive than the development of other renewable energy sources (wind, solar) in the future because of the non-intermittent low-carbon technology with large output and longer operating life. Besides technical issues, understanding public opinion is essential for creating effective nuclear energy policies. This study emphasizes the crucial factor for Indonesia's future nuclear energy development. The successful implementation of Indonesia's climate action strategy through nuclear power will be enabled by developing collaboration between stakeholders (government, local communities, researchers, and corporate partners) and creating opportunities for international cooperation. Conclusion: The threat posed by global climate change has attracted attention worldwide, including Indonesia. Under Indonesia's ambitious decarbonization target and the issue of energy security, adopting nuclear power in Indonesia's electricity system is considered a significant effort for sustainability in the energy transition in the future. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this research lies in the systematic approach in analyzing the potential development of nuclear power plants (PLTN) in Indonesia using the DPSIR framework (Driving Force - Pressure - State - Impact - Response).
The Royal League
Authors: Johansson Martin
Published: February 2025

The Royal league tournament was launched in the format of a Scandinavian equivalent to the UEFA Champions League, consisting of the highest ranked teams from Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The aim of the tournament was to enhance the performative competence of the Scandinavian teams by offering them with competitive opposition during winter months when football was otherwise a scarcity. However, the tournament received criticism in the press, and was discontinued after a mere three seasons. By analysing press representations in Sweden of views of the Royal League, this article explores possible explanations for why the tournament was launched, and why it eventually failed. The main such causes presented here, which the article also encourages future research to explore, range from the challenges posed by Scandinavian meteorology and geography, to failed attempts from the organisers to attract viewers by relating to a nationally-ordered intra-Scandinavian rivalry. As such, this article provide important insights to the perceived limits and possibility of Scandinavia as a category in the world of early 21st century sports.
Sångpraktiker inom den svenska idrottsrörelsen (ca 1872–1939)
Authors: Alsved Kaj
Published: February 2025

Like the temperance, youth and labour movements, the sport movement was a nation-building mass movement. The Swedish sport movement was driven by certain ideals (e.g. patriotism), even if they were not always explicit. Sport leaders rarely discussed their ideological foundations but relied on the 'power of example', i.e. competition and showcasing, not speeches and writings, were the best way to spread interest in sport. The purpose of this article is to analyse the use of music in the Swedish sport movement from the perspective of sport's lukewarm interest in an outspoken ideology. By studying songs from three different context within in the Swedish sport movement (gymnastics, association football and the workers sport movement), the study offers a new understanding of music-making in the context of sport and how ideological goals were articulated through musical activities.
Debatten om tennismatchen mot Rhodesia 1968
Authors: Ericsson Martin
Published: February 2025

Politics interferes with sport, whether we like it or not, not least in foreign policy. Despite this, the history of Swedish sport's foreign policy is largely unwritten. Is there a common thread in how the sports movement has related to nations that for one reason or another are perceived as controversial or reprehensible? What criteria does the sports movement use to decide who should and should not be played against? How has this changed? This pilot study shows how these questions can be explored. It does so by examining the debate that arose when Sweden was due to play a Davis Cup-match against Rhodesia in Båstad in 1968. This event provides an insight into the foreign policy history of Swedish sport.
Femmes et religions dans les sociétés de l'océan Indien
Authors: Oulahal Rachid , Malbert Thierry
Published: February 2025

Quels liens se sont inscrits et s’inscrivent encore entre les femmes et les religions dans cette aire géographique et culturelle unique qu’est l’océan Indien ?
Cet ouvrage regroupe un ensemble de contributions issues du colloque international « Femmes et religions dans les sociétés de l’océan Indien, perspectives anthropologiques, psychologiques
et sociologiques », conjointement organisé en 2022 par les laboratoires DIRE (Déplacements, Identités, Regards, Écritures) et LCF (Laboratoire de recherche sur les espaces créoles et
francophones) de l’Université de La Réunion.
À travers cet ouvrage, nous proposons de penser la place de la religion dans le contexte des sociétés de l’océan Indien. Plus précisément, c’est sous le prisme du féminin que cette question
est abordée afin de pouvoir appréhender les effets singuliers de la matrilinéarité et du statut de la femme dans les sociétés de l’océan Indien.
Evaluation of Carrageenan Yield and Toxicity from Kappaphycus alvarezii: Implications for Aquaculture and Environmental Impact
Authors: Damayanti Maya , Salma Ummu , Susetya Ipanna Enggar , Ighwerb Mostafa Imhmed
Published: February 2025

Carrageenan, a polysaccharide derived from red seaweeds, is widely used across industries due to its gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties. Among the species of red algae, Kappaphycus alvarezii is a key source for carrageenan production, especially in tropical mariculture systems. The extraction process involves several steps, including grinding, hot water extraction, ethanol precipitation, and drying, each critical for optimizing both yield and quality of the final product. Despite its industrial applications, concerns about carrageenan's toxicity have been raised, particularly its potential to induce inflammation and immunosuppression, which may affect aquatic organisms in mariculture systems. This study aimed to optimize the extraction of carrageenan from K. alvarezii and assess its toxicity on Artemia salina larvae as a bioassay model. Extraction was conducted at varying concentrations (6% to 10% of the seaweed weight), with the highest yield obtained at 6%. The carrageenan extract was then tested for toxicity on A. salina larvae at concentrations of 10,000 ppm, 5,000 ppm, 2,500 ppm, 1,250 ppm, and 625 ppm. Mortality rates increased with higher concentrations, with the highest concentration causing near-total mortality within 24 hours (94.67%). The LC50 value for carrageenan extract was calculated to be 4.24 μg/mL, indicating a concentration-dependent toxicity. The regression analysis showed a strong linear relationship between concentration and mortality, supporting the use of A. salina as an effective model for toxicity testing in aquaculture. These findings highlight the need for further investigation into the safety of carrageenan use in aquatic environments and contribute to the development of more sustainable practices in marine-based.
Antibacterial Activity of Polysaccharides and Oligosaccharides Extracted from Sargassum sp. against Vibrio Species
Authors: Arifati Atika , Rizfa Mila Safitri
Published: February 2025

The aquaculture industry's rapid expansion faces significant challenges in bacterial disease management, particularly infections caused by Vibrio species, including Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Vibrio vulnificus, and Vibrio harveyi. Excessive use of antibiotics has led to antibiotic-resistant strains, prompting the search for sustainable alternatives. Polysaccharides and oligosaccharides from marine brown algae, such as Sargassum sp., exhibit promising antibacterial properties. This study investigated the antibacterial activity of polysaccharides and oligosaccharides extracted from Sargassum sp. against the three Vibrio species. Two extraction methods, stirring and aeration, were compared to evaluate their effects on antibacterial efficacy. Extraction using maximum stirring (100%) produced polysaccharides with the highest antibacterial activity, with inhibition zones of 9.33 ± 1.57 mm, 11.75 ± 2.85 mm, and 12.96 ± 3.62 mm against V. parahaemolyticus, V. vulnificus, and V. harveyi, respectively. Similarly, oligosaccharides extracted with 100% stirring showed inhibition zones of 8.38 ± 0.34 mm against V. parahaemolyticus and 10.25 ± 0.09 mm against V. harveyi. In contrast, aeration-based extractions showed limited antibacterial activity under all conditions tested. The superior efficacy of stirring is attributed to enhanced release of bioactive compounds from the seaweed matrix. These findings highlight the importance of optimizing extraction techniques to enhance the bioactivity of marine-derived compounds. Polysaccharides and oligosaccharides from Sargassum sp. present a sustainable, natural alternative to antibiotics for disease control in aquaculture. This research contributes to the development of environmentally friendly strategies that improve productivity while reducing the risks associated with antibiotic resistance.
APPROACHES TO RISK ASSESSMENT AND EARLY HERNIA DETECTION USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING
Authors: Hannan Shaikh Abdul
Published: February 2025

Hernia detection is one of the critical medical diagnostics, and hence, promising advancements are made in early prediction and risk assessment using AI and ML techniques. In this paper, different AI and ML models are assessed, ranging from deep learning to traditional techniques, classifying patients into high-risk or low-risk categories. It discusses performance of models like CNNs, SVM, RF, RNN, and ANN while dealing with medical images, the possibility of training more than one model for better accuracy. There are some challenges ahead for implementing AI in a clinical setting, such as the privacy and validation of data; this work points to future potential in hernia detection.
Editorial
Authors: Amundsen Arne Bugge
Published: February 2025

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Coming to Terms with Dreams in the Early Nineteenth Century
Authors: Arvidsson Alf
Published: February 2025

The clergyman Pehr Stenberg (1758–1824) in his autobiography frequently relates his and other people’s dreams and attempts to interpret them and makes possible connections to actual happenings. As a scholar he is sceptical about their knowledge value but cannot reject them entirely, so he goes into exploratory discussions of the relation between dreams and reality. In this article the use of dream narratives in social interaction, his use of dreams as a rhetorical device, his reactions to his dreams and reflections about his reactions are studied, besides his ways of discussing the ontology of dreams.
Smallpox and Vaccines in the Nineteenth Century in Sweden
Authors: Gustavsson Anders
Published: February 2025

Smallpox was a severe epidemic disease that took many lives in older times. The disease could be prevented medically, though, as a vaccine was developed in England at the end of the eight-eenth century. This was the only vaccine available against epidemic diseases in the nineteenth century. In 1816, vaccination of children became mandatory by law in Sweden and in Norway this had been the case since 1810. The last major epidemics took place in Stockholm in 1874 and in Gothenburg in 1892–1894.For me as an ethnologist the question is how affected individuals and their environment have handled such times of disease. To gain an idea of how smallpox affected the lives of indi-viduals in different parts of Sweden, I have studied folk life records in archives in Gothenburg, Lund and Uppsala. They are from the twentieth century, recorded from informants born in the nineteenth century. In many cases they have told about their own memories where smallpox was involved.There was horror and anxiety both in the affected homes and in the neighbourhood. The country people understood that it was necessary to stay away from houses where someone was sick. There was a belief in fate that served as an explanation as to why some people suffered from smallpox, and why some of them died while others survived.The person giving the vaccine shots was often the parish clerk after he had received some medical instruction from a physician. The person giving the injection carved out a mark in the skin of the children’s arm and filled it with vaccine extracted from cowpox or from other human beings who had been sick.In a regional study focused on the islands of Orust and Tjörn, north of Gothenburg, the issue is how the vaccination was carried out on these islands, and how this was related to different outbreaks of smallpox.
Control of former political prisoners and deportees in KGB documents
Authors: Burinskaitė Kristina
Published: February 2025

Until 1990, the struggle against the Lithuanian anti–Soviet underground, dissidents defending human rights and freedoms, and Lithuanian diaspora organisations as well as their campaigns for the liberation of Lithuania were one of the most prominent operational areas of LSSR’s KGB subject to supervision by the KGB 5th division from 1967. The main function of the latter was ideological counterintelligence, i.e., fight against external and internal forces hostile to the Soviet regime. These forces included persons returning from exile and imprisonment. The Soviet authorities kept its firm grip on the Lithuanian intelligentsia – the former political and cultural elite of the Republic of Lithuania. The terror of 1941 and 1944–1953 was directed at prominent Lithuanian politicians, public and cultural figures. They were not only prevented from returning to their home countries, but also subjected to various obstacles upon their return. KGB agents closely monitored the lifestyle and behaviour of deportees and prisoners upon their return. The label of ‘enemies of the people’ followed them and their children even after their return to Lithuania. They were prevented from integrating into society, reclaiming their former social status they had enjoyed in independent Lithuania, and finding a job in line with their educational background. They were seen as a potential anti–Soviet force to be supervised, controlled, and punished.
Formation of public opinion with KGB methods: discreditation and desinformation
Authors: Brinskaitė Kristina
Published: February 2025

From the XX century sixties KGB in a struggle with antisoviet resistance besides physical repressions started to used methods of psychological impact. For KGB it was very important not only su supress opponents, but also to show to society their activity from negative perspective, to reduce numbers of supporters, justify repression against them. Discreditation and dissinformatin were one of the main methods in a struggle with inner and outside anemies
Relations between the Soviet Lithuanian Government and the Baltic Military District in 1963–1986
Authors: Arlauskaitė Inga
Published: February 2025

The Soviet annexation of Lithuania was also manifested in aspects such as supplying the Soviet army with the required resources. The influence of the Soviet army and the relations between the armed forces and the local authorities in Lithuania has not been thoroughly investigated. A study of the relations between the Soviet Lithuanian government and the Baltic Military District draws on numerous archival materials of 1963–1986, and reveals the basic tendencies in the relations. The influence of the Soviet military ethos is the primary characteristic of the relations between the Soviet army and the local authority. According to the Soviet military doctrine, the Soviet Union was expecting the potential use of nuclear weapons by Western countries, and was preparing for war. The Soviet republics, including Lithuania, had to implement prescriptions initiated in Moscow for preparations for war. Changes in the military doctrine influenced changes in the military and military-social demands. The demands of the military involved mainly requirements to enlarge the land possessions of the Baltic Military District and its garrisons, to provide the military with accommodation, to improve the condition of the country's roads, the mobilization of agricultural machinery, and the mobilization of people into the Soviet army. To meet the demands of the military, the Lithuanian government usually used local resources.
Relations between the Soviet Lithuanian government and the Baltic Military District in the sphere of land assignations had no united model. In the period 1963–1986 a substantial change in relations took place, increasing the number of failures to satisfy the military's requests. The consumption of Lithuanian forests by the military was one of the factors that influenced the changes in relations between the Baltic Military District and the Lithuanian government. The control of the exploitation of forests was a sphere where the Soviet Lithuanian authority expressed a particular position with regard to Soviet Lithuania's economic interests. The relations between the Soviet Lithuanian government and the Baltic Military District depended on the possibility of the local authority to provide the army with accommodation. To guarantee the military housing, the Lithuanian government established the „10 percent fee“ and also developed mass construction works. Nevertheless, in the Seventies, Lithuania fell into debt supplying accommodation to the Baltic Military District. The Soviet army did not always occupy a superior and inflexible place in Soviet Lithuania. In the Eighties some alterations between the Soviet Lithuanian government and the Baltic Military District relations in the field of mobilization potential were effected. Organizations and companies in Soviet Lithuania disregarded the implementation of military mobilization schedules. Periodically, in people's attitude towards So military service, changes appeared.
MGB plan to destroy group of lithuanian emigree
Authors: Juodis Darius
Published: February 2025

The Soviet security bodies have always been following very closely the Lithuanian emigration, its various societies, and more active figures. The Soviet security structures tried very hard to disorganise and discredit the activities of the Lithuanian diaspora in the eyes of ordinary emigrants and Western authorities. A broad range of information about the life of Lithuanians living abroad was collected on a regular basis. The data obtained was used by the security services to plan and carry out special operations. However, the harsh actions of the chekists, such as the kidnapping of prominent expatriates, pale in comparison to the 1953 plan devised by the MGB to physically destroy many persons hostile to the Soviet system. This plan illustrated a radical attempt to overhaul the situation in the Lithuanian diaspora.
Diseño de una prótesis phygital para espacios urbanos
Authors: Cevallos Andrade Daniel , Del Blanco García Federico Luis
Published: February 2025

El paradigma «phygital» facilita la creación de narrativas especulativas en la interacción humana contemporánea, especialmente tras la «nueva normalidad». La investigación explora paisajes urbanos físicos y digitales para integrarlos de manera fluida. El objetivo es desarrollar experiencias inmersivas que transformen los paisajes urbanos. El trabajo culmina en el desarrollo de un artefacto innovador, el hiperconector (prótesis), que cierra la brecha entre lo físico y lo digital en espacios públicos. Este dispositivo fusiona capas digitales con entornos físicos mediante interacciones humano-computadora, usando tecnologías avanzadas, arte generativo, producción musical colaborativa, algoritmos sonoros e Internet de las Cosas. El artículo documenta el proceso detrás de la creación delhiperconector y examina el potencial de lenguajes de comunicación alternativos habilitados por tecnologías emergentes, buscando superar las limitaciones del urbanismo contemporáneo. Además, explora cómo este artefacto podría incentivar la participación activa de los ciudadanos en la mejora de los espacios públicos.
Exploring Potential Opportunities for the Malawi Government to Implement the Encampment Policy; Experiences from the Dzaleka Refugee Camp of Malawi
Authors: Mbewe Atupele , Makungu Moses , Siamabele Brivery
Published: February 2025

The global refugee crisis has displaced over 42 million people as of 2023, driven by conflicts, natural disasters, and socio-economic challenges. Encampment policies, widely used to manage refugee populations, aim to centralize aid distribution and maintain security. However, these policies often lead to overcrowding, dependency on aid, and restricted autonomy. Malawi’s Refugee Act of 1989 exemplifies this, with Dzaleka Refugee Camp, initially designed for 12,000 people, now hosting over 50,600, straining resources and infrastructure. This study explores opportunities to improve Malawi's encampment policy through a qualitative approach, incorporating interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis. Findings reveal significant challenges, including weak enforcement, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to livelihoods. Drawing on regional and global best practices, the study identifies reforms such as stronger NGO partnerships, expanded education and employment opportunities, and infrastructure improvements to mitigate overcrowding and dependency. By advocating for rights-based, sustainable solutions, the study emphasizes aligning Malawi’s policy with international standards. These reforms are crucial for addressing immediate humanitarian needs while fostering long-term resilience, self-reliance, and social integration for both refugees and host communities.
Erreurs d’emploi des connecteurs pragmatiques dans la production écrite des apprenants de 4eme année des humanités de la province éducationnelle du Mont Amba : Analyse et implications didactiques
Authors:   UNIVERSITE PEDAGOGIQUE NATIONALE, MALEKANI MUNGANI Willy
Published: February 2025

Résumé

Le présent article analyse les erreurs d’emploi dans les productions écrites des apprenants, de quatrième année de la province éducationnelle du Mont-Amba à Kinshasa.
Il s’est avéré au regard des résultats de l’enquête linguistique menée, que les erreurs commises par les apprenants sont dues à l’interférence linguistique, à la mauvaise déduction et à la confusion des formes et des catégories grammaticales. Elles se manifestent à travers la mauvaise construction des phrases, la mauvaise orthographe et le mauvais emploi des connecteurs.

Mots-clés : Erreurs, connecteurs, productions écrites.
FHOD1 is a promising biomarker for diagnosis, prognosis, and immunotherapy in colorectal cancer
Authors: Li Yanan , Zuo Hua , Liu Zhihong , Wu Ziyu , Zhou Zeyang , Deng Jianbo , Yang Xiaodong
Published: February 2025

FHOD1 is a crucial regulator of cellular actin dynamics, and growing evidence suggests its involvement in tumorigenesis. Nevertheless, the precise function of FHOD1 in colorectal cancer (CRC) is still not well-defined. FHOD1 expression was analyzed using TIMER 2.0, and its prognostic value was assessed using the Kaplan-Meier Plotter. Functional analysis was performed via LinkedOmics, and its role in immune infiltration was investigated using the TISCH2 database and GSVA package. Drug sensitivity related to FHOD1 was evaluated with R software. Additionally, the CCK-8 assay, colony formation assay, wound-healing assay, and Transwell migration assay were used to evaluate the impact of FHOD1 on the proliferation and migration of colorectal cancer cells. Our study proved that FHOD1 expression was substantially higher in CRC tissues than in normal tissues, correlating with poorer patient prognosis. Functional analysis indicated that FHOD1 was involved in immune-related processes and the tumor microenvironment, particularly affecting numerous types of immune cells, such as natural killer cells and T cells. FHOD1 expression was positively associated with sensitivity to multiple chemotherapeutic agents. Finally, knockdown of FHOD1 in HCT116 and RKO NL cell lines impaired cell proliferation and migration, highlighting its potential as a target for treatment in managing CRC. In conclusion, these findings underscore the importance of FHOD1 in CRC progression and treatment strategies.
Research on the influence of health fitness and mental health analyzed by image processing technology
Authors: Wang Yanwei , Qian Kun
Published: February 2025

Sports offer numerous benefits for physical and mental health, and current research focuses on a comprehensive evaluation of an athlete's well-being to enhance performance. Thermal imaging techniques are employed to observe athletes' activities in both psychological and physiological aspects. During competitive pursuits and exercise, thermal imaging records the athlete's temperature fluctuations. These temperature data, combined with other biometric information like heart rate, provide a more in-depth understanding of the athlete's state. To establish a connection with biomechanical performance, we consider muscle activation patterns and motion dynamics. Muscle activation during intense competition leads to increased metabolic heat, which is detectable via thermal imaging. For example, highly activated muscle groups may exhibit distinct temperature elevations. Motion dynamics, such as the speed and range of limb movements, also impact heat dissipation and distribution. Faster movements may cause more rapid heat convection, altering the thermal patterns captured. The collected thermal images undergo processing to reduce noise and enhance contrast. Specific regions are identified to extract relevant features, which are then analyzed for temperature patterns. Abnormal temperature distributions are detected using Gradient Optimized Recurrent Neural Networks (GO-RNN) to assess the athlete's physical and mental health. This analysis not only predicts potential injuries but also links thermal data with biomechanical performance. By correlating thermal imaging results with muscle activation and motion dynamics, we can develop more accurate performance evaluation models. This integration allows for a more precise understanding of an athlete's condition, enabling personalized training programs and better injury prevention strategies, ultimately leading to improved athletic performance and well-being.
The Relationship between Attitudes, Community Behavior, and Water Dispensers with the Incidence of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in the Working Area of the Bebesen Primary Health Care, Bebesen District, Central Aceh Regency in 2024
Authors: Zulfikar Zulfikar , Yudhastuti Ririh , Haksama Setya , Iriyanti Maulina , Saipullah Saipullah , Putra Andi Pratama , Siregar Dharma Yunita , Yusran Mawadhah
Published: February 2025

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a serious infectious disease with high mortality, especially when treatment is delayed and the patient is in shock. This study aimed to assess the relationship between community attitudes, behaviors, and the presence of water dispensers with the incidence of DHF in Bebesen District, Central Aceh Regency, in 2024. Using a cross-sectional design, 55 respondents were selected randomly. Data was collected from August 4 to August 19, 2024. The study employed descriptive analytics and Chi-square tests for statistical analysis. The results showed a significant relationship between community attitudes and the incidence of DHF, with a P value of 0.003, indicating statistical significance. Similarly, the presence of water dispensers was found to significantly affect DHF incidence, with a P value of 0.002. These findings highlight the importance of positive community attitudes and behaviors, as well as the management of water sources, in preventing DHF. It is anticipated that this research will lead to a change in the community's behavior and enhance DHF prevention measures. Additionally, interdisciplinary collaboration within the Bebesen Primary Health Care is essential for addressing the issue effectively.
Motherhood and Childhood during Apartheid: A Study of Four Texts
Authors: Roya Witness , Ngcobo Sandiso
Published: February 2025

Black women played numerous roles during apartheid. They were mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, political activists, to mention a few. There is scant research and literary works on experiences of ordinary people during apartheid though that is changing. This paper seeks to contribute towards this growing discourse by contradicting stereotypical depictions of black women as victims, trouble causers, among others, through foregrounding their dynamism. Shirley, Goodness and Mercy, Native Nostalgia, Born a Crime and Other Stories, hereafter, “Born a Crime” and Song for Sarah: Lessons from my mother, hereafter, “Song for Sarah” were purposively sampled. Findings indicated that women’s adoption of explicit and implicit  forms resistance enabled them to take apartheid in their stride and at times means of apartheid unintentionally benefitted black people. This was revealed through the four texts’ use of techniques such as humour and multiple narratives. This paper adds to growing corpus of studies on experiences of marginalized groups during apartheid. It is hoped that the paper will: stimulate further studies on women and children’s experiences of apartheid, encourage authors, researchers and the general populace to embrace diversity as depicted in the texts.
HEALTH COUNSELING AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AT MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH DUSUN SALAM
Authors: Hidayah Fika Nurul , Nurhasanah Nurhasanah
Published: February 2025

Background. Adolescents are very vulnerable to various environmental influences, including adolescent associations that can cause delinquency. Factors that drive the rise of deviant behavior include a lack of knowledge about physical and mental health and a lack of social supervision. Aim. The purpose of this community service activity is to provide counseling about the negative impact of juvenile delinquency on physical and mental health. The venue for community service activities with the theme of health counseling and juvenile delinquency at Madrasah Dusun Salam, on February 12, 2024, from 15.00 to 17.00. Methods.  The methods used are lectures, interactive discussions, and simulations. Result. This activity showed that participants better understood the importance of maintaining health and the adverse effects of juvenile delinquency. This activity is expected to form positive character of adolescents in the long term. This counseling activity was evaluated with a pre-test score of 50% to a post-test of 80%; there was an increase of around 30%; this shows an increase in adolescent awareness about the impact of juvenile delinquency and health. The active participation of the participants showed that the counseling was going well. Implication. To improve the health of adolescents and prevent deviant behavior, it is hoped that similar activities can be carried out regularly by establishing a youth posyandu.
Pemeriksaan C-Reactive Protein Sebagai Penanda Inflamasi dalam Upaya Awal Skrining Adanya Penyakit Menular Maupun Tidak Menular Pada Warga di Wilayah Binaan Desa Bone Kecamatan Nekamese Kabupaten Kupang
Authors: Ni Ketut Yuliana Sari  , Agustina W. Djuma  , Novian Agni Yudhaswara  , Adrianus Ola Wuan  , Agnes Rantesalu
Published: February 2025

This community service activity was carried out in March 2024 in the fostered area of Bone Village, Nekamese District, Kupang Regency, located at the Gereja GMIT Tritunggal Pasneno, Bone. The activity carried out in the form of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) examination. CRP examination is a general inflammatory marker examination, so it can be a presumptive examination of inflammation in the body both caused by infectious and non-communicable diseases. The results of the examination of 43 samples showed reactive CRP as many as 2 samples (4.7%).
Pelatihan Menulis Huruf Hijaiyah melalui Media Papan Flanel untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Menulis Huruf Hijaiyah Siswa di SD IT Al-Ghazali Palangka Raya
Authors: Ihsanuddin Ihsanuddin  , Abdullah Abdullah  , Jainah Jainah
Published: February 2025

Writing hijaiyah letters is a skill that students must have in order to be able to do it write the Koran so that students can not only read the Koran but also write the Koran well and correctly. The purpose of this community service activity is to improve students' skills in writing hijaiyah letters. This service uses the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) method used at SD IT Al-Ghazali Palangka Raya to provide training so that it occurs increasing students' ability to write hijaiyah letters. The results of the service show that flannel board media can increase student enthusiasm so that students are enthusiastic in learning how to write hijaiyah letters, as well as being a supporting medium for the process learn to write hijaiyah letters. With the help of paper that already contains hijaiyah letters with dotted lines using the follow the line method of writing letters also makes it easier students to learn to write hijaiyah letters. Good and fun use of media proven to be effective in making students more enthusiastic and understand the teacher's explanation so that students are more comfortable learning to write hijaiyah letters.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Digital Marketing Bagi UMKM Melalui Pemanfaatan Media Sosial
Authors: Chindy Clawdya Br Ginting  , Yudas Tadius Andi Candra
Published: February 2025

This study aims to expand the understanding of digital marketing among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by utilizing social media. In today's digital era, social media has become one of the effective channels for promoting products and services. Adequate knowledge of digital marketing strategies can support MSMEs in increasing their visibility and sales. The method applied in this study is through training and workshops involving digital marketing practitioners. The findings of this study indicate that participants experienced a significant increase in their understanding and application of digital marketing strategies through social media, as well as a positive impact on their business growth.
Measuring arterial stiffness at different scales : a new toolbox for safety pharmacology
Authors:   , Wesley Callan D.
Published: February 2025

Safety pharmacology is a key discipline in drug development, designed to evaluate potential adverse pharmacodynamic effects of new chemical entities on vital physiological functions, particularly the central nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. Guided by regulatory frameworks like ICH S7A, these studies aim to predict clinical risks, refine drug candidates, and mitigate attrition in later development stages by characterising pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic relationships. Distinct from toxicology, which assesses broader systemic toxicity over extended periods, safety pharmacology focuses on acute effects, often employing standalone or integrated study designs to predict rare but serious adverse events. Cardiovascular safety is a critical area, with QT prolongation and torsade de pointes arrhythmias being key concerns due to their potential severity. Although current screening strategies detect cardiovascular liabilities effectively, challenges remain, such as the limited mechanistic insights from hemodynamic assessments in telemetry studies. Arterial stiffness has emerged as a promising, independent prognostic marker for cardiovascular outcomes. Incorporating this measure into safety pharmacology could transform cardiovascular risk assessments and enhance the evaluation of both existing and novel therapeutic agents.