bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Overlooking the Oppression of Uyghur Muslims: Unfavorable Domestic Politics and the 'Deactivation' of Indonesia’s Islamic Diplomacy
Authors: Hasram Khaidir
Published: January 2025

This article seeks to examine whether Islam remains relevant in determining diplomatic initiatives in the current geopolitical environment. Thus, it presumes that Muslim states have Islamic tendencies in their foreign policy, but seeks to understand when and under what conditions such Islamic diplomacy is activated. In order to explore these questions, I will examine the case of the oppressed of Uyghur Muslims. Despite widespread coverage highlighting serious human rights violations targeting Uyghur Muslims, Muslim states have taken nuanced, cautious stances and in some cases remained silent. This is a slightly unexpected stance with regards to such a high-profile case of oppression of Muslims. Academic literature overemphasizes strong state partnerships, economic dependencies, and China’s significant role in international affairs as factors constraining Muslim states in activating Islamic diplomacy with regards to Uyghur Muslims. Utilizing the ‘two-level games’ framework and focusing on a single-country case study – Indonesia under Joko Widodo – this article argues that a combination of the geopolitical environment and unfavorable domestic politics have resulted in the deactivation of Islamic diplomacy on the Uyghur issue. The increasing consolidation of power during the second term of Widodo’s administration led to the decline of political Islam, referring  to the declining role of formal and informal Islamic actors in domestic politics, which in turn, weakened Islamic groups’ demands for the activation of Islamic diplomacy on the Uyghur issue.
Structural and Digital Transformation of the Financial Industry: A Futuristic Approach for Sustainable and Green Digitalization
Authors: Fahad Shah , Bulut Mehmet
Published: January 2025

This study examines the structural and digital transformation within the financial industry, portraying the urging need for green sustainable digitalization within Industry 4.0. This study aims to explore the role of digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT), in promoting environmental sustainability in the financial sector. The study reviews the existing literature and the identified critical challenges and opportunities in sustainable digital transformation. It proposes pathways for leveraging digitalization to attain socio-environmental sustainability and green finance. Empirical evidence supports such analysis, finding positive impacts that digital finance brings to green technology innovation and carbon neutrality, emphasizing the synergy of digital development with sustainability goals. The study finds that policy and regulation will be critical in smoothing the transition and fostering diverse social and environmental implications of sustainable digital finance. In this context, the study brings a futuristic outlook on the way digital technologies are integrated within corporate strategies to be part of sustainable development.
Empowered Learners in a Digital Age: The Critical Nexus of Engagement, Agency, Interest, and Motivation
Authors: Wahyuni Naning Tri , Ariyanto Gunawan
Published: January 2025

Integrating ICT into teaching and learning is critical to raising students’ engagement. As engagement is vital for productive learning, understanding its relevant aspects is eminently important. This paper reports the learning experience of Indonesian students who enrolled in three university courses taught in English (Academic English, Philosophy of Education, and Scientific Paper Writing). The study captured the students’ digital e-learning activities, driven by their interest-related activities and study motivation. How they navigated their way in using information and communication technology (ICT) to help with their course learning was examined. The connection between students’ agency, interest, motivation, and engagement was analyzed. The findings highlighted how the technology strengthened the nexus between agency, interest, motivation and engagement. Students’ interest in ICT uses and activity preferences motivated their learning and promoted their engagement. The students’ agency helped control their effort and perseverance, which enabled lost lasting engagement. Motivated learners with interest showed more developed agency. They exhibited determined goals, self-directed learning, and resoluteness in responding to their surroundings, including access and knowledge of technology use, aligning with their preferred ways of learning and objectives. Pedagogic implementation recommends flexible ways to accommodate students’ interests in ICT use to maintain their motivation, as both are reciprocally connected with their developed agency and engagement.
Learning Beyond Borders: The Teaching of English for Refugees in Jakarta Learning Centers During COVID-19
Authors: Sulistyowati Lilis , Dewi Ratna Sari , Alek Alek
Published: January 2025

Proficiency in English is essential for refugees as it significantly  impacts their integration, social inclusion and self-reliance. In temporary host countries like Indonesia, refugees are keen to learn English before resettlement, but the COVID-19 pandemic hindered this process. Nevertheless, efforts to maintain English education at learning centers continued. What were the experiences of refugees learning English during COVID-19, and how did they navigate access to education amid the pandemic? This qualitative study examines refugees’ experiences in learning English during COVID-19 and their access to education. It focuses on two learning centers managed by Human Initiative (HI), a UNHCR partner organization in Greater Jakarta. Data was collected through interviews with UNHCR staff, Human Initiative employees, refugee students and volunteer teachers, along with class observations. The findings reveal that English instruction functions as a vital support system for refugees. The curriculum was adapted to accommodate their needs, with materials sourced online and Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) methods applied to improve speaking skills. The study also highlights the obstacles faced by students, teachers, and management as well as highlighting their adaptive and flexible strategies for maintaining education in difficult circumstances.
Nahdlatul Ulama’s Strategic Role in Shaping Indonesian Foreign Policy
Authors: Utama Virdika Rizky
Published: January 2025

This article analyses the strategic influence of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) on Indonesian foreign policy using constructivist theory and social identity theory as frameworks. It contends that NU's contributions are motivated by its intrinsic identity and principles, including the promotion of moderate Islam, rather than by external influences. This research utilizes the G20 Religion Forum (R20) and the ASEAN Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue Conference (IIDC) as case studies to illustrate how NU capitalizes on its religious identity and principles to support Indonesia's diplomatic objectives of promoting peace, tolerance, and international collaboration. This study emphasizes the relationship between identity formation and policy results, illustrating NU as a crucial non-state participant in Indonesia's religious diplomacy.
Spiders: Natural Biological Control Agents Against Insect Pests in Philippine Rice Fields
Authors: Barrion Alberto
Published: January 2025

Spiders are economically significant arthropod predators. Their most important use is in agriculture and forestry, where they serve as natural biological control agents against insect pests. Of the 35,000 described species all over the world, the checklisted Philippine spiders make up just 1.47%, consisting of 517 species and 225 genera belonging to 38 families, grouped into two infraorders (Mygalomorphae and Araneomorphae) of the suborder Opisthothelae. In Philippine rice fields, the teeming spider fauna consists of 337 species under 28 families, while the surrounding habitats have 70 species in 50 genera under 19 families. The Philippine spider record is the highest in the entire Asian tropical rice fields.
An ecological study of Philippine irrigated rice fields reveals that 3,098 spiders belonging to 42 species are largely grouped into two functional guilds: the web builders and the hunters. Among the web builders, the most diverse are the comb-footed spiders (Theridiidae), long-jawed spiders (Tetragnathidae), garden spiders (Araneidae), and dwarf spiders (Linyphiidae). The diverse hunters, on the other hand, are the jumping spiders (Salticidae), crab spiders (Thomisidae), and the wolf spiders (Lycosidae). In irrigated rice fields, spiders are visible on the rice canopy and above water environments during or immediately after transplanting in both wet and dry seasons. The wide array of insect prey for spiders includes collembolans, dipterans, moths and butterflies, rice bugs, leafhoppers, and planthoppers. The entire prey spectrum consists of 198 species belonging to 91 families in 14 orders of Class Insecta.
Predation rates of spiders are known only in 14 taxa, comprising four hunters and 10 web builders. The hunters are Lycosidae (3 species, 2 genera) and Oxyopidae (1 species), while the web builders are Araneidae (2 species), Linyphiidae (1 species), Theridiidae (1 species), and Tetragnathidae (6 species). A community assemblage of these 14 taxa at any one time consumes 65 leafhoppers, 72 planthoppers, 26 rice stem borer and leaffolder moths, 51 rice whorl maggot flies, and 146 collembolans in a day. In turn, spiders serve as hosts of 15 hymenopteran parasites, two pathogens, a nematode, as well as prey to bullfrogs, toads, birds, ants, and wasps. Natural enemies of spiders limit their effective and efficient use in the natural biological control of rice insect pests.
To conserve spiders and optimize their innate potentials in the regulation of rice insect pests, the following provisions are recommended: 1) Maintain refuge areas with diverse plants and landscapes. 2) Maintain files of rice straw around rice fields. 3) Avoid burning habitats surrounding rice fields. 4) Avoid overgrazing rice bunds and surrounding grassy habitats. 5) Avoid using herbicides on grasses around rice fields. 6) Use judiciously selective insecticides against rice insect pests.
Membrane Pores
Authors: Pasternak Charles
Published: January 2025

Every cell in the body is surrounded by a narrow membrane that consists of lipids and proteins. The lipids provide insulation from the external environment, while the proteins play an opposite role: they sense the environment and transmit information to the interior of the cell. In many cases, the signals are transmitted through narrow pores across the membrane; the propagation of impulses in nerves and the contraction of muscles are examples. Different types of protein make different kinds of pores: some for the passage of specific inorganic ions like K+, Na+, and Ca2+, and others for the passage of organic nutrients, like glucose and amino acids.
Membrane pores across the cell membrane are also induced by a variety of toxic agents. In this case, the pores are non-specific, and the outcome is detrimental to the life of the cell, since essential ions and molecules leak out. Agents as diverse as viruses, bacterial and animal toxins, low concentrations of detergents, and other molecules cause such pores to be formed. We have found that these types of pores have certain properties in common. One is that pores are closed by divalent cations; the action of zinc in this regard may play a role in fighting off infections caused by some viruses and bacteria. Another property is that if a voltage difference is applied across the pore, current does not flow continuously but oscillates between high and low conductance states. Such fluctuations of current are typical also of the endogenous ion channels for K+, Na+, and Ca2+, mentioned above.
In order to better understand the nature of these effects, we have studied pores created across synthetic membranes made of organic polymers like polyethyleneterephthalate (PETP). Surprisingly, these too show fluctuations of current and inhibition by divalent cations. Such results provide new insights into the mechanisms underlying the flow of ions and molecules through biological membrane pores. They also open up the possibility of using synthetic membranes in various novel situations.
การพัฒนาระบบการดูแลแบบมีส่วนร่วม กรณีศึกษาในผู้ดูแลผู้ป่วยจิตเวชจากการใช้ สารเสพติด โรงพยาบาลหว้านใหญ่ อำเภอหว้านใหญ่ จังหวัดมุกดาหาร
Authors: มูลพรม อารีฌา
Published: January 2025

การวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อพัฒนาระบบการดูแลผู้ป่วยจิตเวชจากการใช้สารเสพติดแบบมีส่วนร่วม โรงพยาบาลหว้านใหญ่ อำเภอหว้านใหญ่ จังหวัดมุกดาหาร การวิจัยใช้วิธีการแบบ R&D (Research and Development) โดยแบ่งการดำเนินการออกเป็น 3 ระยะ ได้แก่ 1) การศึกษาความรู้ ทัศนคติ และการมีส่วนร่วมของผู้ดูแล 2) การพัฒนาระบบการดูแลโดยใช้กระบวนการ A-I-C (Appreciation, Influence, Control) และ 3) การประเมินผลระบบที่พัฒนาขึ้น ผลการศึกษาพบว่าผู้ดูแลส่วนใหญ่มีระดับความรู้เกี่ยวกับโรคจิตเวชจากสารเสพติดในระดับสูง (58.40%) ระบบที่พัฒนาขึ้นสามารถลดภาระการทำงานของเจ้าหน้าที่และเพิ่มการมีส่วนร่วมของชุมชน นอกจากนี้ การใช้เทคโนโลยี เช่น VDO Call และแอปพลิเคชันช่วยเพิ่มความสะดวกในการติดตามและลดการเดินทางของผู้ป่วย การประเมินผลแสดงให้เห็นว่าระบบสามารถลดอาการกำเริบของผู้ป่วยได้อย่างมีนัยสำคัญ สร้างความยั่งยืนและความพึงพอใจในชุมชน
„In Zeiten wie diesen“ – Teil I
Authors: Fritz Martin
Published: January 2025

Schon lange ist das Internet auch ein Marktplatz religiös-weltanschaulicher Angebote; spätestens mit dem Digitalisierungsschub der Corona-Pandemie hat dieses Forum erhebliche Bedeutsamkeit gewonnen. Selbstverständlich wollen und dürfen auch christliche Anbieter dort nicht fehlen. So werben längst Tausende Christen verschiedenster Couleur auf Websites, bei YouTube, Facebook, Instagram und TikTok für ihren Glauben und Lebensstil, auch in deutscher Sprache. Dabei gewinnen nicht zuletzt Audioformate zunehmend an Bedeutung. Von „Aus Glauben leben“ über „Begründet glauben“ und „Schöner glauben“ bis hin zu „Ausgeglaubt“ – auf den einschlägigen Podcast-Portalen findet man inzwischen vielfältige Versuche, Hörerinnen und Hörern christliche Gehalte und Fragestellungen nahezubringen, sei es mehr kritisch oder mehr affirmativ, eher reflektierend oder eher verkündigend, sei es monologisch oder dialogisch oder in ganz anderen Formen.
Вопросы освоения техники владения мячом в баскетболе
Authors: Комлев М.А. , Мешков И.Н. , Кулин А.А. , Пахомов В.И.
Published: January 2025

представленный материал посвящен вопросам освоения техники владения мячом. Баскетбол пользуется большим интересом у современной молодежи. Поэтому изучения вопросов повышения эффективности освоения техники владения мячом являются актуальными. Проблематикой изучения является низкий уровень техникой владения мячом у студентов, поступающих в вузы. В ходе исследования решались следующие задачи: ¾ оценка техники владения мячом студентами 2 курсов; ¾ определение средств наиболее эффективных для формирования техники владения мячом; ¾ определение направлений совершенствования техники владения мячом. Полученные в ходе исследования результаты имеют практическое значение и могут быть использованы при организации учебного процесса по элективной дисциплине «Баскетбол» элективного курса по физической культуре в учебных заведениях различного уровня.

the presented material is devoted to the issues of mastering the technique of ball possession. Basketball is of great interest to modern youth. Therefore, studying the issues of improving the efficiency of mastering the techniques of ball possession is relevant. The problem of studying is the low level of language proficiency among students entering universities. During the research, the following tasks were solved: ¾ assessment of ball possession technique by 2nd year students; ¾ determination of the most effective means for the formation of the technique of possession of the ball; ¾ determination of directions for improving the technique of owning a computer. The results obtained in the course of the study are of practical importance and can be used in the organization of the educational process in the elective discipline "Basketball" of the elective course on physical culture in educational institutions of various levels.
Мультимедийное обучение при изучени иностранных языков в вузе
Authors: Асулова Д.Ш. , Гаджиева Н.А. , Саидова Г.С.
Published: January 2025

авторы статьи рассматривают современные подходы в обучении иностранному языку в контексте технологий и методов мультимедийного обучения в вузе. Особое внимание уделено практическим методам Ричарда Майера, адаптированным к условиям обучения в российских университетах. В статье представлен сравнительный анализ литературы отечественных и зарубежных авторов по указанной тематике, описываются принципы и методы мультимедийного обучения. В работе представлен анализ статистических данных, доказывающих эффективность применения мультимедийной методики обучения иностранным языкам. Актуальность работы обусловлена необходимостью использования последних достижений в методике и практике обучения иностранным языкам для адаптации получаемых ими знаний к новым реалиям социума. Цель исследования – проанализировать практические преимущества и недостатки современных образовательных технологий и методов мультимедийного обучения в вузе, проанализировать степень эффективности их внедрения и использования на занятиях иностранного языка вузе.

the authors of the article consider modern approaches to teaching foreign languages in the context of technologies and methods of multimedia education at a university. Special attention is paid to Richard Mayer's practical methods adapted to Russian universities. The article presents a comparative analysis of the literature of domestic and foreign authors on this topic, describes the principles and methods of multimedia learning. The paper presents an analysis of statistical data proving the effectiveness of the use of multimedia methods of teaching foreign languages. The relevance of the work is due to the need to use the latest achievements in the methodology and practice of teaching foreign languages to adapt the knowledge they receive to the new realities of society. The purpose of the study is to analyze the practical advantages and disadvantages of modern educational technologies and methods of multimedia education at the university, to analyze the degree of effectiveness of their implementation and use in foreign language classes at the university.
Альтернативные подходы к формированию профессионально важных умений и навыков обучающихся в образовательных организациях МВД России
Authors: Тарасенко А.А. , Кириченко Ю.Н. , Горелов С.А. , Нагорный Н.Н.
Published: January 2025

в статье рассматривается возможность использования высокотехнологичной тактической игры «Лазертаг», как одного из средств формирования профессионально важных умений и навыков, обучающихся в образовательных организациях системы МВД России. Свою позицию о необходимости повышения уровня профессиональной подготовленности сотрудников полиции, авторы обосновывают изменившимися условиями служебной деятельности полицейских, связанными со значительным возрастанием угрозы попадания в ситуации сопряженные с с вероятностью применения огнестрельного оружия. В работе авторы приводят анализ опыта использования оборудования «Лазертаг» в образовательном процессе, при этом выделяя организационно-методические особенности применения данной военно-тактической игры, как одного из средств формирования профессионально важных умений и навыков у будущих сотрудников полиции. Однако в заключении авторы указывают, что применение оборудования «Лазертаг» может служить лишь дополнением к классическим средствам и методам образовательного процесса.

the article considers the possibility of using the high-tech tactical game "Laser Tag" as one of the means of forming professionally important skills and abilities studying in educational organizations of the system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. The authors justify their position on the need to improve the level of professional training of police officers by the changed conditions of police service associated with a significant increase in the threat of fire contact, with criminals and terrorists. Tag equipment in the educational process, while highlighting the organizational and methodological features of using this military tactical game as one of the means of forming professionally important skills and abilities among future police officers. However, in conclusion, the authors indicate that the use of Laser Tag equipment can only serve as an addition to the classical means and methods of the educational process of students.
Problems and Promise in Pluralism
Authors: Ward Annalee R. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: January 2025

Religious pluralism presents particular challenges to personal integrity and to the academy's conventions which have dictated a privatization of religion amongst its scholars. By defining pluralism as having different dimensions, we create a space for conflicting religious worldviews to coexist By arguing for academic freedom, we challenge the academy to create a space for authentic and integrated encounters between differing voices.
Islamic Values and Ethics in the Life of Communication Scholar
Authors: Ghani Zulkiple Abd. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: January 2025

This article seeks to examine the impact of Islamic values and ethics in the life of Muslim communication scholar Islam, as a communicative religion, regards ethics and positive values as the core principles for human interaction. The conceptual referents of Islamic communication and some praiseworthy and blameworthy character traits which are applicable and related to my life are then discussed. I acknowledge that Islam provides universal values and ethics in designating communication functions and verifying its end products with the main objective of enhancing the dignity of mankind.
Pengaruh Penambahan CMC (Carboxy Methyl Cellulose) Pada Pembuatan Sirup Sirih Cina (Peperomia pellucida L. Kunth) Jahe Putih (Zingiber officinale) Terhadap Karakteristik Fisik dan Sensoris
Authors: Zulfahmi A.Nova , Jumisah Jumisah , Dwi Hastuti Ningrum , Cholid Irfan , Indriawan Rois
Published: January 2025

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan CMC (Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose) terhadap karakteristik (fisik dan sensoris) sirup sirih cina. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Lab TEFA, dan Laboratorium Sensoris Jurusan pertanian dan bisnis, Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, pada bulan April 2024 sampai dengan Juli 2024. Penelitian menggunakan penambahan CMC (0%, 0,25%, 0,50%, 0,75%). Parameter yang diamati meliputi karakteristik fisik (viskositas), dan uji organoleptik (uji hedonik meliputi aroma, rasa, dan warna). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan penambahan CMC berpengaruh nyata terhadap, viskositas dan organoleptik (uji hedonik rasa). Perlakuan C3 (penambahan CMC 0,50%) merupakan perlakuan terbaik.
Aplicación de la NIC 16 en el Contexto Empresarial Ecuatoriano: Análisis de las Empresas del sector de Transporte y Almacenamiento
Authors: Paredes Floril Priscilla Rossana , Guachambo Solís Taís , Murillo Chavez Abel Eliceo
Published: January 2025

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo analizar la aplicación de la NIC 16 en el sector de Transporte y Almacenamiento, identificando el correcto tratamiento que mantiene al momento de reconocer propiedad, planta y equipo dentro de sus estados financieros, mantiene un enfoque mixto transversal, con un alcance descriptivo y diseño no experimental. La muestra considerada para la recopilación de datos de los estados financieros y las notas explicativas estuvo conformada por 183 compañías grandes. Obteniendo como resultado que en la actualidad todavía existen compañías que aún presentan irregularidades al momento de reconocer la Propiedad Planta y Equipo, esto podría ser abordado a través de la implementación de políticas más específicas y capacitar al personal para asegurar una adecuada implementación de las normativas contables. Concluyendo que la correcta aplicación de la NIC 16 es fundamental para garantizar la transparencia y la fiabilidad de la información financiera, lo que a su vez contribuye a la toma de decisiones informadas tanto por parte de los inversionistas como de otros interesados en la empresa. Por lo tanto, se sugiere que las autoridades reguladoras y las propias empresas del sector tomen medidas para mejorar el cumplimiento de esta normativa contable.
Abstract
The objective of this research was to analyze the application of IAS 16 in the Transportation and Storage sector, identifying the correct treatment that it maintains when recognizing property, plant and equipment within its financial statements, maintaining a mixed transversal approach, with a descriptive scope and non-experimental design. 183 large companies were part of the sample considered for the collection of data from the financial statements and explanatory notes. Obtaining as a result that currently there are still companies that still present irregularities when recognizing Property, Plant and Equipment, this could be addressed through the implementation of more specific policies and training personnel to ensure adequate implementation of accounting regulations. Concluding that the correct application of IAS 16 is crucial to guarantee the transparency and reliability of financial information, which in turn contributes to informed decision-making by both investors and other stakeholders in the company. Therefore, it is suggested that regulatory authorities and companies in the sector themselves take measures to improve compliance with these accounting regulations.
Keywords: IAS 16, financial statements, depreciation, disclosures, IFRS.
Optimizing Decision-Making in Soccer: Analyzing Visual Search Strategies Across Skill Levels
Authors: Shen Tai Chong
Published: January 2025

This study examines the impact of visual search features on decision-making among soccer players, specifically analyzing the different search strategies employed based on athletes' skill levels. The research aims to understand how athletes at varying levels use visual cues to enhance decision-making during gameplay. To achieve this, a comprehensive review of relevant literature from domestic and international databases was conducted, selecting studies based on predefined inclusion criteria to extract data and analyze the visual characteristics of athletes across skill levels. The findings reveal that high-level athletes exhibit faster reaction times, are better at extracting critical information from key areas of interest, and that their psychological state influences reaction time. High-level athletes possess response templates for sports scenarios, leading to shorter gaze durations, fewer fixations, and quicker gaze transitions. These athletes also show a more extensive eye movement range, which allows for the collection of more information and, through long-term training, enhances the efficiency of their information-processing strategies. Consequently, high-level athletes demonstrate optimized visual search strategies compared to novice players, resulting in more accurate and rational decision-making during gameplay. The study recommends further developing visual training programs to support novice athletes in improving their information processing and decision-making capabilities, which could ultimately bridge the gap between skill levels and enhance performance
Challenges in School Management and Supervision: Insights from Educators in Chinese Colleges
Authors: Hou Yi
Published: January 2025

This study examines the challenges faced by educators in Chinese colleges regarding school management and oversight. It explores teacher demographics, including age, gender, years of experience, and highest educational attainment. The research evaluates the effectiveness of current administrative approaches in leadership development, instructional leadership, cultural awareness, creating a conducive school environment, and resource allocation. While these strategies are generally effective, several areas require further improvement, such as enhancing access to mentoring, fostering curricular collaboration, promoting diversity, improving conflict resolution mechanisms, and ensuring equitable resource distribution. Survey findings reveal no significant differences in assessing these approaches across various demographic groups, indicating a shared perspective among faculty members. However, the study identifies several critical challenges, including bureaucratic constraints, limited professional development opportunities, inadequate funding, the dual burden of teaching and research responsibilities, and a lack of autonomy in curriculum design. The study recommends targeted measures to address these issues, such as expanding access to professional development programs, enhancing administrative flexibility, and ensuring sufficient resources to support curriculum innovation and interfaculty collaboration. These findings aim to guide policymakers and educational administrators in improving the quality of higher education management in China.
Exploring the Relationship Between Work Motivation and Job Satisfaction: The Teachers' Perspective in Oman
Authors: Ali Sulaiman Talib Al Shuaili
Published: January 2025

This study explores the relationship between motivation and job satisfaction among schoolteachers in Oman. The study aims to identify how motivation influences teachers' job satisfaction and to uncover the factors affecting both variables. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires distributed to 680 teachers, followed by descriptive statistical analysis. The results indicated that teachers' motivation and job satisfaction levels were moderate. Additionally, a significant correlation was found between motivation and job satisfaction, suggesting that improving motivation could positively impact teachers' job satisfaction. Critical issues identified in the study include the lack of financial incentives, an unclear system for motivating teacher performance, and insufficient involvement of teachers in school decision-making processes. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the Omani Ministry of Education develop policies and incentives that align with teachers' basic living standards and create a more transparent and participatory system for motivating teachers. Such measures are expected to enhance teacher performance and, ultimately, the quality of education in Oman.
Sustainability Transformations in Higher Education: Global Perspectives on The Challenges and Solutions
Authors: Shih Yi-Huang , Hsu Meng Chin , Chang Chung Liang
Published: January 2025

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are critical in addressing global sustainability challenges by fostering transformative change in education, research, and societal engagement. However, the integration of sustainability into higher education remains fraught with challenges, including institutional resistance, limited resources, and a lack of interdisciplinary approaches. These barriers hinder the potential of HEIs to act as catalysts for sustainability transformations. This study aims to explore global perspectives on the challenges faced by HEIs in promoting sustainability and identify innovative solutions to overcome these obstacles. The research adopts a qualitative methodology, synthesizing findings from case studies, policy analyses, and interviews with key stakeholders from HEIs worldwide. By examining successful initiatives and adopting sustainable practices, this study identifies strategies to enhance the contribution of HEIs to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Findings highlight the importance of fostering collaboration across disciplines, securing institutional commitment, and leveraging technological advancements to mainstream sustainability. HEIs influence not only students' mindsets but also the development of policies, technologies, and societal values. Moreover, their contributions extend beyond education, providing frameworks for global sustainability efforts. The prioritizing holistic sustainability strategies, including integrating sustainability into curricula, promoting stakeholder partnerships, and ensuring long-term institutional support. By addressing these challenges and implementing innovative solutions, HEIs can become pivotal drivers of sustainable development, shaping a future that aligns with the SDGs and inspires collective global action
Optimizing the Training Model for Field Engineers to Meet Industrial Development Needs: A Case Study of Vocational Education
Authors: Rui Huang
Published: January 2025

With the rapid implementation of Shenzhen's "20+8" industrial cluster strategy, the demand for technical skills in emerging industries has surged. There is an urgent need for field engineers equipped with practical operational expertise, process understanding, managerial competencies, and innovative thinking. However, the current vocational education landscape faces opportunities and challenges in meeting the needs of industrial upgrading. Addressing how to construct and optimize the training model for field engineers has become a critical issue. This study aims to propose strategies and pathways for developing field engineers aligned with Shenzhen’s industrial development needs. Using methods such as literature review and case analysis, this research examines the innovative practices of Shenzhen Polytechnic University. Key focus areas include curriculum system design, teacher team development, industry-education integration, and evaluation system reforms. The findings highlight these practices' positive effects on enhancing vocational education quality and supporting industrial upgrading. Based on these insights, the study concludes with recommendations for refining the training model for field engineers in future vocational education. These include fostering deeper collaboration between industry and education, emphasizing innovation in curriculum design, and adopting comprehensive evaluation mechanisms to ensure alignment with evolving industrial demands. This research provides a valuable framework for addressing the challenges of vocational education in an era of rapid industrial transformation
Literature Review on Children Outside Educational Opportunities: A Study of Children with Foreign Origin in Japan
Authors: Ohsaka Yuki
Published: January 2025

Children of foreign origin in Japan face various hurdles in accessing educational opportunities, potentially limiting their strengths and abilities throughout their life course. With the aim of increasing the inclusion of children of foreign origin in Japanese formal education, this paper reviews the literature, focusing on early childhood education and care (ECEC) to identify what has been clarified in previous studies and what has not been sufficiently analyzed, to suggest future directions. Compared with the extensive studies conducted in the U.S., research on ECEC opportunities for children of foreign origin living in Japan is still in its nascent stage. To ensure access to ECEC for children of foreign origin in Japan, it is critical to examine the impact of ECEC on children of foreign origin in Japan and determine which types of ECEC are most effective. Also, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the specific nationalities, family environments, living conditions, cultural backgrounds, and attitudes of parents who do not utilize ECEC opportunities, and detailed research involving parents of children not enrolled in ECEC is necessary to understand the barriers and decision-making factors related to ECEC enrollment.
The Participation of Muslim Community in the Election of Mayor Bandar Lampung: A Study of Voters' Understanding of Women's Leadership in the Living Tafsir Study
Authors: Faizal  , Khairullah  , Farizal Makmun  , Anisa Mawarni
Published: January 2025

This article examined the basis for voters in the political contestation in the Bandar Lampung City government in 2020 in deciding their choice of female leadership candidates. The foundation in question is an understanding based on the concept of leadership in Islam, as indicated by the Koran and Hadith. This study would be highlighted by the Reviea wing of Ving tafsir, a relatively new Model of Al-Qur’an study in Al-Qur’an studies. The study findings show that the people of Bandar Lampung City, in electing female leaders, have brought to life the verses of the Koran about leadership, even though they have not memorized or understood the text textually. Meanwhile, the level of community participation in the Mayor of Bandar Lampung election for female leadership candidates was higher than for male leadership candidates. Eva Dwiyana won 66.67% of the votes, which surpassed 2 (two) male leadership candidates, namely Ryco Mendoza, who won 14.33 votes, and Yusuf Qohar, who won 25.88 votes. This participation is classified as independent participation with indicators of confidence in the work program, especially in the religious field, and an increasingly mature level of political education.
Mulheres negras professoras: uma análise interseccional de raça e gênero no Brasil
Authors: Santos Mayra Silva dos
Published: January 2025

A intencionalidade deste trabalho é discutir a situação das mulheres negras no mercado de trabalho, com ênfase na docência, e abordar os aspectos históricos, políticos e culturais que influenciam essa realidade. O objetivo é evidenciar como a combinação de racismo e sexismo perpetua violências silenciosas e contribui para a desigualdade de acesso a posições mais intelectualizadas, confrontando dados estatísticos educacionais e ocupacionais com a perspectiva de autores como Lilia Moritz Schwarcz (1993), Maria Muller (2003; 2008), Jerry Dávila (2006) e Sueli Carneiro (2023). Utiliza-se a interseccionalidade como ferramenta teórico-metodológica para analisar a condição das mulheres negras no mundo do trabalho, com foco na docência. Problematizar a trajetória escolar e profissional das mulheres negras permite desmistificar e desnaturalizar conceitos e práticas enraizados em contextos de injustiça social, promovendo uma reflexão mais profunda sobre as dinâmicas de poder e dominação que as afetam.
Heterogeneidade Noética e as coisas políticas
Authors: Colen José
Published: January 2025

A interpretação da obra de Strauss não é fácil e continua a ser objeto de intenso debate. Um primeiro aspeto da controvérsia é se a sua obra contém propriamente uma teoria filosófica ou política. Muitos estudiosos, incluindo o próprio autor, sublinham o seu «ceticismo», um ceticismo que não seria radical, mas «zetético».  Um segundo ponto de controvérsia é se a sua obra tem sobretudo uma natureza histórica ou se existe, por detrás dos estudos históricos, uma visão filosófica ou política própria. Os estudiosos têm alguma dificuldade em sumariar o conteúdo do ensinamento de Strauss, que está sempre envolvido numa roupagem histórica. Um terceiro ponto de controvérsia é a natureza da perspetiva de Strauss: os autores dividem-se entre os que sublinham que é uma apologia da filosofia e os que julgam que contém uma certa visão da política. Qual é a intenção do autor? Propomos uma interpretação segundo a qual o autor deseja recuperar a tradição clássica e faz uma defesa do direito natural em termos de uma hierarquia de bens. Portanto, o cuidado pedagógico que leva a que Strauss prefira deixar o leitor pensar por si mesmo não deveria ser um obstáculo insuperável à compreensão das suas ideias.
O sionismo como problema teológico-político em Leo Strauss
Authors: Bento António José Ferreira
Published: January 2025

Para grande parte da opinião pública mundial, o “sionismo” é hoje a única e a derradeira face visível do que no decorrer do século XIX e até à primeira metade do século XX se chamava “Judenfrage”, “Jewish Problem”, “Questão Judaica”. No entanto, após a criação do Estado de Israel (1948) muitas coisas mudaram, deixando, entretanto, de se falar da “questão judaica” para se começar a falar em “sionismo” e em “anti-sionismo”. Como explicar esta deriva terminológica? O que é o judaísmo? O que é o sionismo? A que se deve a recente identificação de judaísmo e sionismo? Qual o significado político dos diferentes sionismos (político, cultural, religioso) enquanto fundamentos do apelo à restauração do Estado de Israel? Quais as relações do sionismo com o messianismo, o liberalismo e a cultura secular? Como manter-se judeu numa sociedade liberal moderna secularizada? Após o desastre do Holocausto é o ethos mítico do Shoah que reforça o ethos mítico do Estado de Israel ou o inverso? É a estas e a outras perguntas que o presente ensaio procurará responder recorrendo a uma leitura atenta dos chamados “escritos sionistas” de Leo Strauss.
Análisis evolutivo de la tendencia de delitos en la ciudad de Riobamba periodo 2019-2022 mediante técnicas de remuestreo
Authors: Genesis Carolina Huilca-Villalva  , Jessica Alexandra Marcatoma-Tixi
Published: January 2025

La caracterización de delitos en un espacio geográfico es de vital importancia para generación de políticas públicas de seguridad ciudadana, un análisis del patrón evolutivo contribuye a la creación de medidas preventivas y correctivas que minimicen la presencia de actividad delictiva a la par de dar respuesta al objetivo 3 del plan de desarrollo del nuevo Ecuador 2024- 2025 que pretende garantizar la seguridad integral, la paz ciudadana y transformar el sistema de justicia respetando los derechos Humanos, la investigación utilizó técnicas de remuestreo para analizar la tendencia de delitos; la metodología fue descriptiva no experimental, el instrumento de recolección estuvo constituido por la bitácora de información facilitada por la Dirección de Análisis de la Información de la 152Policía Chimborazo con 11184 delitos registrados. Los hallazgos evidenciaron que la mayor cantidad de incidentes lo sufrieron los hombres con un promedio de edad de 34 años del sector urbano, tras el delito de robo modalidad asalto a los individuos que se movilizaban a pie tras ser atacados con armas blancas cuyos intervalos de proporción validaron una tendencia creciente durante el periodo 2019-2022. Los hallazgos serán socializados con las instituciones inherentes al tema a fin de crear estrategias locales de prevención y control del crimen.
Adoption and impact of AI-enhanced learning platforms in education
Authors: Das Sougato , Poi Smita , Saxena Shubham
Published: January 2025

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education is rapidly transforming learning environments, and the adoption of AI-based e-learning platforms (AI-ELP) is gaining momentum. However, understanding the factors influencing AI-ELP adoption is crucial to ensure its effective implementation. This research study aims to extend the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) by incorporating technophobia, technophilia, content quality, and functional quality. By examining the psychological tendencies of users toward technology and the quality aspects of AI-ELP, this study seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the adoption process. Through a quantitative study involving research scholars at IIT Kharagpur, the research will identify key factors influencing the acceptance and use of AI-ELP. The findings will have significant implications for educational practitioners, policymakers, and platform developers, enabling them to tailor strategies that address user concerns, enhance platform quality, and promote successful AI-ELP adoption in educational settings.
Preparation of nascent disentangled ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene based on Ziegler-Natta catalyst
Authors: Li Lei , Kong Fanmin , Xiao Ang , Zhang Ziling , Su Hao , Wu Xiaolian , Duan Yutian
Published: January 2025

Ziegler-Natta (Z-N) catalysts hold great significance in the industrial production of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), given that their outstanding efficacy, profound impact on the molecular weight (MW) of UHMWPE, and extensive industrial applications are highly conspicuous. However, the UHMWPE prepared by Z-N catalyst is usually highly entangled. Considering chain entanglement is essential for altering the processability and mechanical characteristics of nascent UHMWPE, the synthesis of disentangled UHMWPE (dis-UHMWPE) is essential for industrial scalability, therefore holding considerable practical importance. This review summarized recent progress in optimizing Z-N catalysts for the synthesis of dis-UHMWPE, providing a comprehensive overview of research advancements, clarifying polymerization settings, linking polymer structure and activity, and introducing design principles for polymerization techniques. Moreover, the overarching objective is to reveal the principles behind material preparation methods and potentiate the application prospects of UHMWPE materials, therein propelling the advancement of related fields.
Preserving initiatives for the Filipino language: Analysis of language protection through personal efforts among Filipino students
Authors: Lamorinas Daisy D. , Bullado Aubrey Jane B. , Lutian Mary Jane M.
Published: January 2025

The decline in the use of the Filipino language can be attributed to various sociocultural, economic, and educational factors. There is an increase in preference for English, widely regarded as the global lingua franca and a key to career advancement and socioeconomic mobility. This is particularly pronounced among younger generations, who often perceive English as a marker of modernity, competence, and access to global opportunities. This paper examined how Filipino students adapted to the shifting focus on language use by developing and employing personal strategies for language preservation. Sixteen Filipino students were purposively selected as participants using an online open-ended questionnaire. Narratives were collected through one-on-one interview sessions, and recurring themes were identified and analyzed. The study found that learners who value preserving Filipino see it as essential to culture and identity, emphasizing its role in cultural perspective, expression, and unity. Students emphasized its role as a repository of the nation’s cultural heritage, safeguarding historical narratives, traditions, and identity. The language was also viewed as a vehicle for intellectual and creative expression, transcending utilitarian use to encourage national solidarity and bridge regional divides. Online advocacy involved creating Filipino-language content on social media, promoting its relevance in digital spaces, and fostering cultural pride. Traditional methods included consistent use within familial and academic contexts, sparking discussions about Filipino identity and encouraging intergenerational transmission. Students valued the Filipino language in cultural preservation, intellectual development, and social cohesion, emphasizing the importance of deliberate preservation strategies to ensure its continued vitality.
STORAGE TECHNIQUES OF CEMPAKA WASIAN (Magnolia tsiampaca (Miq.) Dandy) SEEDS
Authors: Irawan Arif , Hidayah Hanif Nurul , Kinho Julianus , Halawane Jafred E.
Published: January 2025

Cempaka wasian is a type of woody tree which has a substantial historical value associated with the local culture of the Minahasan people. The improvement of cempaka wasian plantation is essential due to their enormous importance and usage. This study aims to discover the impacts of duration, storage room, and containers used for the appropriate storage of cempaka wasian seeds. The design used in this study is entirely randomized design organized with a factorial pattern which consists of 3 factors; 1) storage duration, 2) storage room and 3) storage containers. Duration of storage was 2, 3, 4, and 5 months; meanwhile, storage rooms comprised of refrigerators, chambers, and air-conditioned room. Moreover, storing containers consisted of calico cloth, aluminium foils, and plastic bags. The study finding indicates that the seeds of cempaka wasian could still germinate if stored for five months by using plastics bags inside refrigerators. A significant provision of seeds and suitable timing are closely related to the proper seed storage techniques.