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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Writing Scientific Works
Authors: Andiopenta
Published: December 2024

This study aims to describe the perceptions of students of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Jambi towards the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in compiling scientific papers as the final assignment of the undergraduate education program. Using a quantitative approach, this study found that the mastery of the AI ​​program was dominated by natural science students (66.40%), while social science students were only 33.60%. In terms of writing skills, natural science students had an average mastery of 64%, compared to 36% for social science students. Student perceptions of the use of AI in writing scientific papers showed positive results, with 86% of students strongly agreeing, 9% agreeing, and the rest being hesitant or disagreeing. In addition, the percentage of students who felt helped in terms of grammar reached an average of 92.66%, and in terms of the technique of compiling and developing scientific papers, the average was 91.58%. The results of hypothesis testing using ANOVA analysis showed a very small significance value (0.000), which means there is a significant relationship between the use of AI and the ability to write scientific papers. This study concludes that the mastery of various AI programs is dominated by natural science students compared to students from social science backgrounds.
The Role of Science Artificial Intelligence for Trend of Digital HRM
Authors: Pratiwi Yunita Niqrisah Dwi
Published: December 2024

The science in the world is moving very fast, and technological support is an important factor in the development of this increasingly fast-paced business world. There is something very promising when technology becomes a very reliable tool, as a substitute for the use of muscle-based or human labors. One of the technologies that greatly support the performance of business organizations is the use of digital technology in human resource governance. of these digital technologies, it is still focused on the use of artificial intelligence technology for integrative HR management. This research is a literature review of several articles related to machine learning. The review was conducted from some of the recent research efforts that utilize machine learning. Furthermore, this review is derived from multiple literacies and includes an attempt at problem solving efforts that are divided into section areas from the perspective of each AI category. AI can change the way the human resource management domain functions in an organization. It is making changes in all aspects of human resource management starting from human resource planning. Enormous data is available in human resource information systems (HRIS) available in organizations.
Towards a Pancasila Student Profile: Implementation of Multicultural Education in Shaping the Character of Tolerance and Gotong Royong in Learning Natural and Social Sciences in Elementary Schools
Authors: Melindawati Silfi , Sartono E. Kus Eddy , Wuryandani Wuri , Fatimah Fatia
Published: December 2024

This research aims to develop and implement a multicultural education program in Science and Social learning in elementary schools to shape students' characters according to the learner profile of Pancasila, especially in terms of tolerance and mutual cooperation. The ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) approach was used in designing this program. The results showed a significant increase in students' understanding of the values of tolerance and mutual cooperation, as seen from the comparison of pre-test and post-test scores. Students showed a more active and open attitude towards differences, while teachers felt the program helped enrich learning. The evaluation also indicated that the program needs to be adapted for different abilities of students. In conclusion, this multicultural education program proved to be effective in shaping character according to the values of Pancasila and deserves to be implemented more widely.
Trend Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge to Improve Biology Teacher Competency in the 21st Century: A Review
Authors: Tanta
Published: December 2024

Biology teachers may use technology to improve learning outcomes and design engaging learning experiences for students in the digital age by becoming proficient and competent in TPACK. Previous researchers have used TPACK to improve teacher competency, namely found that fusing technology, pedagogy, and topic knowledge, significantly improves teacher proficiency. Studies have indicated that teachers gain from TPACK training, which raises their competency levels. TPACK raises teachers' competencies in teaching and learning processes by requiring them to possess a thorough understanding of technology operations, pedagogical skills, and topic knowledge The research aims to explore and highlight several research publications that examine TPACK to improve Biology teacher competency in the 21st century. A systematic literature review method was used to select relevant articles for review, with a total of 25 articles selected based on specific criteria for the literature review stage. The research results highlight the importance of integrating TPACK to improve biology teacher competency. This integration aims to equip educators with the skills necessary to effectively apply technology in biology teaching in the 21st century. The conclusion drawn is that TPACK can improve the competence of biology teachers in the 21st century to design interesting learning experiences for students.
MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS KUNING TELUR ITIK PEKING DI KELOMPOK PETERNAK KARYA MANDIRI KECAMATAN LABUAPI LOMBOK BARAT
Authors: Indarsih Budi , Tamzil Mohammad Hasil , Haryani Ni Ketut Dewi , Jaya I Nyoman Sukartha , Asnawi Asnawi
Published: December 2024

Itik Peking merupakan salah satu itik tipe dwiguna yang saat ini oleh peternak itik di Lombok dipelihara sebagai itik petelur. Kuning telur merupakan salah satu indikator kualitas. Jagung kuning merupakan  bahan utama pakan itik untuk mensuplai xantofil untuk warna kuning telur, akan tetapi harganya mahal. Ganggang hijau merupakan alternative pewarna kuning telur alami yang mudah didapat tanpa membutuhkan biaya. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan dan ketrampilan peternak itik Peking untuk menghasilkan telur yang berkualitas. Kegiatan ini mendorong peternak mencari bahan pakan alternative itik Peking yang murah. Kegiatan ini dapat berlangsung atas kerjasama antara Kelompok Peternak Itik Karya Mandiri dengan Fakultas Peternakan Unram.  Rangkaian kegiatan dimulai dengan metode ceramah, diskusi dan demonstrasi. Materi meliputi:  kualitas telur dan metode meningkatkan kualitas telur serta manfaat menghasilkan produk yang berkualitas. Diskusi dan tanya jawab menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan ini membuka wawasan masyarakat dan mampu membangkitkan semangat usaha. Kegiatab meyakinkan peternak bahwa menuju ke kualitas telur yang lebih baik merupakan langkah yang harus dilakukan untuk mampu bersaing lebih luas. Ganggang hijau merupakan salah satu sumber xantofil alami untuk meningkatkan warna kuning telur. Produksi telur tidak mengalami penurunan dengan pemberian ganggang hijau. Pigmentasi warna kuning telur score 11-12 Roche yolk color fan dengan pakan 4% ganggang hijau. Score kuning telur karena pakan mengandung ganggang hijau ini lebih tinggi dibanding formula peternak tanpa hijauan. Kegiatan membuktikan bahwa kualitas telur dapat dicapai dengan bahan pakan alternative yang murah dan mengharapkan adanya bimbingan secara berkelanjutan.
AKUNTANSI RUMAH TANGGA: IMPLEMENTASI LAPORAN KEUANGAN SEBAGAI INFORMASI YANG BERGUNA UNTUK PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN EKONOMIS PADA SISWI MA TARBIYATUL MUSTAFID 2024
Authors: Ihyani Layali , Mubin Miftahul , Marswandi Ega Dwi Putri , Marlina Febria Nurmelia , Saputra Sahdan , Aryani R. Ayu Ida
Published: December 2024

Tujuan dari kegiatan pelatihan dan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini adalah dapat meningkatkan pemahaman serta penerapan dari penggunaan laporan keuangan sebagai dasar informasi dalam pengambilan keputusan ekonomis sehari-hari dalam rumah tangga keluarga khususnya pada siswi Madrasah Aliyah Tarbiyatul Mustafid. Materi pelatihan terdiri dari materi terkait konsep dasar akuntansi serta contoh praktek penggunaan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari dengan memanfaatkan aplikasi excel dalam penyusunan laporan keuangan yang berfokus pada laporan keuangan laba rugi. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan pada hari Ahad, tanggal 17 November tahun 2024 di Gedung Madrasah Aliyah Tarbiyatul Mustaifd Batu Rimpang, Desa Badrain, Kecamatan Narmada, Kabupaten Lombok Barat. Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan bahwa peserta memiliki literasi akuntansi dasar, baik dari siklus akuntansi yaitu Pencatatan Transaksi ke dalam ayat Jurnal, kemudian memposting ke dalam Buku Besar, penyusunan Neraca Saldo, Penyesuaian, Kertas Kerja, hingga penyususnan Laporan Keuangan dengan menggunakan aplikasi excel. Serta, hasil dari proses penyusunan laporan keuangan dapat dijadikan bahan informasi yang berguna bagi para peserta dalam proses pengambilan keputusan ekonomis dalam kehidupan sehari-hari dalam keluarga.
CARACTERÍSTICAS IMUNOLÓGICAS E ALTERAÇÕES LABORATORIAIS EM PACIENTES GRAVES INFECTADOS PELO SARS-CoV-2
Authors:   , SOUTO KEROLAYNE NICOLE TAVEIRA
Published: December 2024

A rota convencional de transmissão de SARSCoV2 consiste em gotículas respiratórias e contato direto, manifestando-se como uma síndrome respiratória aguda (XAVIER, et al.,
2020). Assim, a resposta imunológica ao novo coronavírus é um processo de ativação das células de defesa com o objetivo de combater a infecção viral. O acesso intracelular é proporcionado pela molécula receptora de angiotensina 2 (ACE2) que é expressa em maior quantidade em pneumócitos no tecido epitelial e endotelial, eventualmente, células como os macrófagos são ativados e inicia-se uma sequência de comunicações moleculares entre células que originam várias tentativas de eliminação do vírus que serão exploradas nesse trabalho (XUETAO, 2020). Nesse sentido, algumas importantes apresentações clinicas como febre persistente, tosse seca, principalmente, bem como alterações laboratoriais são de suma importância para obtenção de marcadores prognósticos da COVID19 (GUAN, et al, 2020). Em resumo, apesar do pouco entendimento sobre os efeitos imunológicos, este estudo tem como objetivo descrever processos imunológicos decorrente da infecção pelo SARS-CoV-2, além disso o perfil laboratorial de pacientes em estado grave.
Caminhos para a educação inclusiva: acessibilidade, diversidade e tecnologias
Authors: Andrade Claudiana Ribeiro dos Santos , Machado Daniella Borges , Ribeiro Gilberto Arbués , Guimarães Glauber Luan Lopes , Santos Gleiciane Regia dos , Franco Leandro Andrade , Costa Luana Estephany Gomes , Silva Paulo Hernandes Gonçalves da , Ramalho Raucy Dantas Wanderley , Souza Renato Fidelis de , Xavier Rosa Maria Lucena , Silva Simone Matia da , Sousa Terezinha Sirley Ribeiro , Santana Thiago Coelho de , Mattos Thiago Pierre Linhares
Published: December 2024

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Geophysical investigation of geothermal energy resource potential for electricity generation: A case study of Ikogosi –Ado Ekiti and Ijebu Ife, South Western Nigeria
Authors: JULIET E. EMUDIANUGHE  , MAUREEN OLUOHA EKECHIKWE
Published: December 2024

This research endeavors to access the spectral depth, basement structure variability, and deduce heat and geothermal distribution of the study areas Ijebu-Ife and Ikogosi. Aeromagnetic and geological methods were applied in the analysis using Oasis Montaj Surfer 8 and Mat Lab using sheets 244 and 281. Geological analysis revealed that Ikogosi was found to be underlain by three rock units; quartz schist, quartz mica schist, and quartzite, while Ijebu-Ife is underlain by Quartzite, quartzite Schist, and migmatite. The Ijebu-Ife Curie point depth values ranges from (13.10- 22.30) km, the geothermal gradient values ranges from (25.01– 37.123) °C/km and the heat flow values ranges from (68.736- 108.079) mW/m2. The SE edge,Abigi, Agbure, and Ilushin hosts the highest values of heat flow and geothermal gradient with corresponding shallowest values of curie point depth (Fig. 4.2 a-c). Regions like Omo, Oso, Kojala, Oniparaja also good geothermal manifestations. Generally, for a viable geothermal reservoir, a heat flow range of (80 - 100) mW/m2is recommended, hence it can be inferred that every region on the study area could be considered as having good prospect except within the Northern region, Gbamu of the study area with low heat flow below 80 mWm-2. The Ikogosi Curie point depth values ranges from (6.89- 16.15) km, the geothermal gradient values ranges from (39.2– 84.74) °C/km and the heat flow values ranges from (96.05- 207.31) mW/m2 (Figs. 4-1 a-c). The NW edge covering Ofale, Iye, Ifere, Iddo-Ekiti, Ijero-Ekiti, Aramoko, and Ikogosi hosts the highest anomalous values of heat flow and geothermal gradient with corresponding shallowest values of Curie point depth (Fig. 4.2 a-c). Generally, for a viable geothermal reservoir, a heat flow range of 80 to 100 mW/m2is recommended, hence it can be inferred that every region on the study area could be considered as having good prospect of the study area with high heat flow above 80 – 100 mWm-2.
Insider threat detection: Strengthening enterprise IAM (Identity and access management) landscape
Authors: Sundeep Reddy Mamidi
Published: December 2024

Insider threats are one of the biggest threats to the organization's security, given that they often avert detection by standard protection measures because of legitimate access. This research examines IAM systems' ability to alarm and prevent enterprise insider threats. The study's research objectives are as follows: The study will discuss the effectiveness of IAM frameworks and identify the gaps, and the study will equally investigate enhanced detection methods like behavioral analytics and third-generation methods like machine learning, real-time monitoring, and others. Key concepts for the methodology include a survey of the state of IAM, case studies focusing on insider threats, and emerging technology analysis. Such analysis shows that while more conventional IAM systems may be crucial to ensure user access management, these systems need to be revised to help uncover patterns of behavior that point to a malicious user. Notably, there needs to be more literature on the real-time monitoring of IAM systems and the integration of behavior analytics; therefore, the study advances recommendations for improving these systems. The research’s material results prove that there is a potential for various organisations to enhance IAM by implementing modern threat identification techniques for addressing new types of threats. This paper ends with recommendations on how IAM practice and research can improve the constantly updating internal threats.
Assessing public awareness, knowledge, and attitudes towards mental health disorders and their prevention in Nigeria
Authors: Chinyelu Maureen Uzoma  , Nkechi B. Ugboaja  , Nosakhare J. Uwugiaren
Published: December 2024

This study assessed public awareness, knowledge, and attitudes towards mental health disorders and their prevention in Nigeria, using Uyo Local Government Area (LGA), Akwa Ibom State as a case study. A self-administered anonymous cross-sectional community survey was conducted between September and October 2024 using a modified Mental Health Knowledge Schedule (MAKS). The sample comprised 418 respondents who were purposively selected from six selected wards. Descriptive data were summarised using frequency tables and histograms and were tested for association with binary logistic regression at 95% CI. Participants were, on average, 35.6 years old (standard deviation ±12.5), and 55.0% were females. Of the respondents, 93.8% acknowledged psychiatric disorders as medical illnesses, 28.7 per cent described the disorders as infectious, and 35.9% viewed isolation as a treatment. The most mentioned factors were brain damage (p=0.007), anxiety (p=<0001), family breakdowns (p<0001), spirits (p=<0001) and gods (p=<0001). Though the difference was massive, there was a slight variation among the four educational statuses or their mental health knowledge; secondary education or above had 2.5 times more knowledge in mental health than the rest while 1.8 times more knowledgeable than the rural dwellers. These included low mental health literacy, high stigmatisation, herbal medicine use and perceived help-seeking, recognized and fundamental socioeconomic inequalities and weak healthcare systems. In order to overcome these challenges, the study underscores the importance of community involvement, which should be a key part of the blueprint to enhance mental health literacy.
Kâbûsnâme ve Siyâsetnâme Örneğinde Kur’an’a Referanslar ve Yorum Yöntemleri
Authors: Sönmez Mensure , Teber Hatice
Published: December 2024

Siyâsetnâmeler, genellikle tebaanın savaşta ve barışta sosyal, siyasal ve ekonomik refahını sağlamak için, devlet yöneticilerinin sahip olmaları gereken erdem ve ilkeler gibi konuları ele alan nasihat/mevize türü eserlerdir. İran ve Hint edebiyatlarında bu tür eserlerin yazımı oldukça erken dönemlere kadar gitmektedir. Maverâünnehir coğrafyasında da İslam öncesi ve Selçuklular ile birlikte İslam sonrası dönemlerde çeşitli siyasetnameler kaleme alınmıştır. Bu eserler genellikle devlet yönetimi ve idaresi ile ilgili tecrübeleri, idarecilerin hasletleri ve erdemlerini, devletin düzenini ve dengesini, prensiplerini içerir. Siyasetnameler, sadece siyasi liderler için değil, aynı zamanda geniş kitlelere de yönetim ilkeleri ve adaletin önemini anlatmak ve toplumları aydınlatıp öğüt vermek için de yazılmıştır. İslam düşünce tarihi boyunca yazılan dinî, siyasî ve edebî metinlerin hemen hemen tamamında ortaya konulan görüşlerin Kur’an’dan meşruiyet aradığına tanık olunur. İlâhi mesaja referans verme anlayışı aynı zamanda Kur’an’ı yorumlama ve bir çeşit te’vil etme gayretine imkân vermiştir. Sûfîler, devlet yöneticileri, siyasi mezhep taraftarları ya da yöneticilere va’zu nasihat veren siyasetnâme türü eser sahipleri kendi anlayışlarının Kur’an’dan kaynaklandığını açıklamak ve görüşlerini ayetlerle temellendirerek insanlara ulaştırmak için Kur’an’a başvurmuşlardır. Çalışmada Emir Unsûru’l-Me’âlî Keykâvus b. İskender (öl. 475/1082’den sonra) tarafından bir siyasetnâme modelinde telif edilen, İlyasoğlu Mercimek Ahmet (öl. 835’ten sonra/1431-32’den sonra) tarafından Farsçadan Türkçeye çevrilen Kâbusnâme ve Büyük Selçuklu devleti Veziri Nizâmülmülk’ün (öl. 485/1092) Siyasetnâmesi’nde geçen ayet-i kerîmelerin kullanılmasındaki gaye ve yorum yöntemleri üzerinde durulmuştur. Bir tür nasihatname eseri olan siyasetnameler dini metinler olmadıkları halde kendilerine devlet yöneticileri, umera ve tebaa nezdinde dini bir meşruiyet kazanmak için ayetlere başvurmuştur. Örnek olarak kullanılan ayetler bazen konu ile ilgili doğrudan insicamlı bir durum sergilemeyebilmektedir. Buradaki temel amaç Kur’an’ın otoritesinden istifade etmektir. Ayrıca bu durum ayetleri anlamada, konu ile bağdaştırmada ve te’vil etmede insan aklına tanınan özgürlük olarak yorumlanabilir.
Om detta må ni berätta
Authors: Sarri Krantz Anna
Published: December 2024

Förintelsen är ett historiskt skeende som är närvarande i en svensk samtid och bearbetas inom kultursektorn, politiken, forsknings­ och skolvärlden av både det svenska majoritetssamhället och den judiska minoriteten. Under 2010-­talet har de överlevandes barnbarn trätt fram och kallar sig för den tredje generationens överlevande. Några ur den generationen har självmant tagit på sig ansvaret att berätta sina mor­ och farföräldrars historier i både muntlig och skriftlig form. Tillsammans formar dessa skildringar ett transmedialt berättande som innehåller mytiska strukturer, element och språkbruk. Syftet med artikeln är därför att belysa detta mönster. Artikeln bygger på ett socialantropologiskt fältarbete i Stockholm som genomfördes under 2010-­talet. Observationer genomfördes på ett flertal platser i Stockholm med omnejd, och därtill gjordes intervjuer med personer från den tredje generationen. Analysen fokuserar på det transmediala berättandet, framförallt texter och radioprogram som producerats av den tredje generationen, och den struktur, de mönster och de språkliga symboler som den tredje generationen valt att centrera berättelserna kring.
Yizkor Books, Yiddish, and Israel
Authors: Becker Lior
Published: December 2024

Yizkor books are memorial books commemorating Jewish communities destroyed in the Holocaust, which are also the result of communal activity. The books have been published since 1943, mostly in Israel. Based on a qualitative and quantitative survey of 613 books, the largest survey of Yizkor books done to date, this article repositions the books linguistically and geographically. It demonstrates that contrary to previous research, Yizkor books are a significantly more heterogeneous phenomenon that began in the Yiddish­-speaking world but quickly changed into an Israeli­- and Hebrew­-based phenomenon, which also included Jews from non­-Yiddish­-speaking Ashkenazi, and even Sephardic, communities. Especially since the 1980s, the phenomenon further evolved to include more English­-language books, published in the USA. Against this geographical and linguistic backdrop, I also show that the producers of the books were a diverse array of groups and individuals from varying backgrounds. The publishers were not only Yiddish­-speaking landsmanschaftn (Jewish mutual­-aid societies consisting of individuals originating from a particular place and their descendants) but a variety of organizations of different kinds, individuals, and even schoolchildren. Finally, I present examples of Yizkor books that were presented in previous research as landsmanschaft literature produced by Holocaust survivors and show that these assumptions regarding the authors are partially or wholly erroneous and that those books were, in fact, produced by a different set of actors.
A Thorough Examination of Bosnia's Antisemitic History
Authors: Ismail Evin
Published: December 2024

Book review of Antisemitic Discourse and Historical Amnesia in Bosnia: The Case of Mustafa Busuladžić. Kjell Magnusson. Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis, Uppsala Jewish Studies, 2024.
Editorial
Authors: Illman Ruth , Lundgren Svante , Bortz Olof , Rudberg Pontus
Published: December 2024

Editorial for Issue 35, Volume 2
Information Searching Behaviour Patterns of “Swara Pendidikan” Magazine Reporter
Authors: Anggraeni Ayu , Syahri Moch
Published: December 2024

Reporters of Swara Pendidikan magazine act as information providers in the campus environment. The information provided is categorized as depth news so that the quality of the information depends on its delivery. This study aims to determine the information search behavior patterns of Swara Pendidikan magazine reporters with Meho and Tibo's information search theory. This study uses qualitative research with a descriptive research type. The research data are in the form of sentences from in-depth interviews with research data sources consisting of three people. The results of the study show that Swara Pendidikan magazine reporters have ten similar information search patterns, starting with starting to determine the topic of information sought through the Ministry of Education and Culture website. Chaining, further exploring information sources on the internet. Browsing using Google. Monitoring, monitoring the latest information by matching it to the theme on the Ministry of Education and Culture website. Accessing, rarely encountering obstacles because the network is stable. Differentiating, assessing the content and quality of information by reading it. Extracting, taking important points. Verifying, rereading the information findings. Information managing, using Google Drive and Microsoft Word. Ending with networking to maintain good relationships and report work results. The findings of the information search behavior patterns are slightly different from Meho and Tibo's theory. Differences were found in the networking stage which was carried out after the information managing stage. The findings were based on similarities in information search motivation, tasks and workflows.
Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends in Court Case File Preservation within the Scopus Database from 2018-2023
Authors: Yunianti Anisa Dwi , Salim Tamara Adriani
Published: December 2024

This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the trends in scholarly publications on the preservation of court case-files over the past five years, from 2018 to 2023. The research seeks to identify the current trends in existing studies and to determine the types of research that are lacking or require further exploration regarding the preservation of court case-files for their potential contributions to legal oversight, historical record-keeping, and accountability within the legal system in the future. Relevant data was collected by extracting information from the Scopus database, with inclusion criteria focusing on English-language social science subjects, followed by analysis using the VOSviewer application. The analysis of the trend in research on the preservation of court case-files revealed 72 (seventy two) documents related to this topic. The data analysis mapping using VOSviewer resulted in 8 (eight) major clusters that became the focus of the research, with key terms including digital storage, preservation, digital preservation, electronic document identification, law, records management, and archives management. This research highlights the significance of preserving court case files in upholding legal fairness and transparency. An improved comprehension of preservation methods can bolster the integrity of the judicial process and guarantee the accurate maintenance of historical records for future use, thereby fostering accountability and trust within the legal system. The results of this study are intended to inform practitioners, policymakers, and researchers about important deficiencies in the current literature, while also encouraging more extensive inquiries into this essential subject.  
POROUS MATERIALS AS A BASIS FOR CATALYTIC ORGANIC SYNTHESIS
Authors: Prymyska Svitlana
Published: December 2024

Materials with a hierarchically organized pore network have proven to be more active in a wide range of applications, including, but not limited to, heterogeneous catalysis, filtration/sequestration technology. Hierarchy appears for materials with a uniqu
Ilya Sergeevich Darevsky. 100 Years Anniversary Memorial Issue
Authors: Ananjeva Natalia Borisovna , Doronin Igor V.
Published: December 2024

A foreword
The First Record of Scincella nigrofasciata Neang, Chan et Poyarkov, 2018 (Reptile, Squamata, Scincidae) in Lava Caves in Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark, Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Vu Dang Hoang , Tran Thinh Gia , Hoang Huy Duc , Luong Hung Quang , Ton Bao Ngoc , Laumanns Michael , Nguyen Minh Anh , Nguyen Thao Thi Phuong , Orlov Nikolai L.
Published: December 2024

The genus Scincella Mittleman of the family Scincidae Gray, 1825 currently includes 39 species. Among them, Scincella nigrofasciata Neang, Chan et Poyarkov, 2018, has hitherto been recorded only in the forest habitats at two locations: Mondulkiri Province, Cambodia as the type locality and Ba Ria Vung Tau Province, Vietnam as second record. Here, we fill the gap in their distribution by reporting the first population of S. nigrofasciata living in lava caves, in Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark, Dak Nong Province, Vietnam. Also, limited connectivity between cave populations and those outside the cave may lead to the surprising differences between them, inferring the independent adaptation to the lava cave habitats. Threats posed by human visits endanger these unique habitats, emphasizing the importance of surveys and conservation planning.
A New Species of Diploderma (Squamata: Sauria: Agamidae) from Yunnan Nangunhe National Nature Reserve, China
Authors: Liu Shuo , Li Zhimin , Yang Tong , Hou Mian , Rao Dingqi , Ananjeva Natalia Borisovna
Published: December 2024

A new forest-dwelling species of the genus Diploderma is described from Yunnan Province, China. The new species morphologically closely resembles and is phylogenetically sister to D. menghaiense. It can be distinguished from D. menghaiense by having a relatively longer tail, fewer nuchal crest scales, distinct black stripes on ventral head, and a relatively smaller proportion of orange area on gular pouch. The genetic distance between the new species and D. menghaiense was 6.7% in ND2 gene sequences. This study brings the total number of species within the genus Diploderma to 49.
Parthenogenetic Reproduction in the Ocelot Gecko, Paroedura picta (Peters, 1854) (Squamata: Gekkonidae)
Authors: Sokhnenko Daria V. , Doronin Igor Vladimirovich , Böhme Wolfgang
Published: December 2024

The first case of optional parthenogenesis has been described in the ocelot gecko Paroedura picta (Peters, 1854). The female was kept separate from the males from the moment of birth, which excludes sperm storage (amphigonia retardata).
Computer simulation of static and dynamic modes of separation of products of direct synthesis of methyl chlorosilanes, using three-section column
Authors:   JSC “GNIIChTEOS”, Pererva O. P. ,   Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Klushin D. V. ,   Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Pankrushina A. V. ,   Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Shumakova O. P. ,   Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia
Published: December 2024

Computer simulation of the primary separation of methylchlorosilanes direct synthesis products has been performed. The developed scheme for controlling process parameters with fluctuations in input flow parameters provides products of sustained quality, 99.963±0.004 wt% of methyl chloride in pure methyl chloride and 0.0475±0.0015 wt% of methyl chloride in crude methylchlorosilanes
Solution of second order linear homogeneous fuzzy difference equation with constant coefficients by geometric approach
Authors:   Department of Applied Mathematics, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal, India, Alamin Abdul , Gazi Kamal Hossain ,   Department of Applied Mathematics, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal, India, Mondal Sankar Prasad ,   Department of Applied Mathematics, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal, India
Published: December 2024

In this article, we have solved an initial valued second order linear homogeneous fuzzy difference equation with constant coefficient using geometric approach. General fuzzy solution structures for the three cases are established depending on the auxiliary roots of the corresponding homogeneous difference equation. Finally, we have taken the numerical examples and solved them using the theoretical results and depicted the graphical scenarios to realize the deviation of the uncertain solution from the exact solution as well as the vagueness of the initial values.
Efficacy of Recent Prescribed Burning and Land Management on Wildfire Burn Severity and Smoke Emissions in the Western United States
Authors: Kelp Makoto , Burke Marshall , Qiu Minghao , Higuera-Mendieta Iván , Liu Tianjia , Diffenbaugh Noah
Published: December 2024

Prescribed fire is increasingly proposed as a policy strategy to reduce wildfire risks, but evidence of its effectiveness in lowering fire severity and smoke emissions remains limited in the western US. We empirically demonstrate that areas treated with prescribed fire and subsequently burned during California’s extreme 2020 wildfire season showed a -14% net reduction in smoke emissions, though these treatments were less effective near populated areas. Our findings suggest that expanding prescribed fire use can meaningfully reduce smoke emissions, even when factoring in smoke from the prescribed fires themselves. The proposed policy of treating one million acres annually in California could reduce overall smoke emissions by 655,000 metric tons over the next five years—equivalent to 52% of the emissions from 2020 wildfires. Our results also suggest that broader application of prescribed fires can provide benefits in mitigating severe wildfire impacts and improve air quality in fire-prone regions worldwide.
Inoculation Theory As A Design Approach To Gamified Misinformation Interventions
Authors: Henderson Niklas , Pallett Helen
Published: December 2024

In the last decade trust in news sources has fallen globally, reflecting increasing public concern about misinformation. Inoculation theory is a pre-emptive cognitive approach to fighting misinformation, which in recent years has been a foundational theory for several serious games. While many game-based interventions have been found to be efficacious, there is a lack of understanding of the underlying mechanisms which make them work. This review critically engages with the current state of gamified interventions for misinformation, identifies gaps in game design and research, and investigates the relationship between inoculation theory and game design. We find that homogeneity in design has left some areas of game design underexplored, and discussion surrounding game design decisions – particularly the integration of inoculation theory components – is often superficial. We call for deeper exploration of game design and the integration of inoculation theory components, proposing a hypothetical model of inoculation theory in gamified contexts.
A Cyclical Model of Human History as the Result of Gene Pool Forces Shaping Societies to Ensure Variation
Authors: Khan Tariq
Published: December 2024

A short essay proposing that Nature (gene pools) utilize various human psychological types from psychopaths to altruistic martyrs as tools or mechanisms to ensure genetic variation in human gene pools. Variation, that is required once stagnation occurs, from a cyclical model of competition for scarce resources (inequality) involving tribes and societies in an eternal movement from balance, to segmentation, competition, imbalance, stagnation, teamwork, war, and repeating back to balance.
Automated Identification of Areas of Interest in Dynamic Head-Mounted Display Videos for Forensic Psychology Applications
Authors: Högväg Joachim , Andersson Sören , Nyman Thomas J. , Ventus Daniel
Published: December 2024

This paper introduces a novel software solution to address the challenges of automated identification of Areas of Interest (AOIs) in dynamic, head-mounted display virtual reality (VR) environments, with a focus on applica-tions in forensic psychology. Traditional eye-tracking tools often require manual annotation of AOIs when analyzing moving objects, such as faces, in dynamic 360-degree VR scenarios—a process that is time-intensive. The pre-sented software utilizes RetinaFace to generate consistent AOIs by dynami-cally tracking facial coordinates across video frames, accounting for variabil-ity in head movements. Outputs are seamlessly formatted for analysis in iMotions, enabling robust synchronization and visualization of gaze data. Validation against manual annotation confirms the system’s high accuracy (92.2%). By automating a previously manual process, the software provides researchers with an efficient and scalable tool for analyzing complex visual attention data, significantly enhancing the feasibility of large-scale VR stud-ies in forensic and psychological research. An empirical example illustrates how the software can be used.
Experts’ discourses of children in the context of datafication of education
Authors: Mertala Pekka , Fagerlund Janne , Palsa Lauri
Published: December 2024

This study investigates expert discourses on children in the context of the datafication of education in Finland. Drawing on interviews with 25 experts from education policy, educational technology, and data justice sectors, the present research identifies four key discourses: the “agentic child” as an active participant in data practices; the “juridical child” requiring protection under data laws; the “citizen-child” prepared for future societal roles through data literacy; and the “learning child” benefiting from personalized, data-driven pedagogy. These discourses reveal a complex, multifaceted conceptualization of children, shaped by ethical, legal, and pedagogical considerations, highlighting the interplay between childhood agency, rights, and education in a data-driven society.
Unearthing the Sociology of Urban Gardening: The Social and Political Life of the German “Schrebergarten”
Authors: Hadziabdic Sinisa , Kohl Sebastian
Published: December 2024

As environmental awareness grows and global supply chains become increasingly fragile, urban gardening has seen a surge in public demand. While allotments as a horticultural source of individual well-being have been widely studied in social psychology, their significance for societal cohesion has not yet been sociologically theorized and empirically investigated. Focusing on Germany, a country with a long tradition of urban allotments commonly known as “Schrebergarten,” we conceptualize urban gardens as multifaceted social units characterized by both material and associational dynamics. Since becoming institutionalized by 19th-century conservative social reformers, they have been conceived as loci of family retreat, depoliticization in quasi-homeownership, private insurance against food price inflation, and embourgeoisement of the working classes. Drawing on unique panel data (1990-2013), we challenge the petty bourgeois image of the Schrebergarten, showing that it brings together heterogeneous strata of educated left-wing citizens with ecological concerns, particularly in urban areas and East Germany, with no evidence of political embourgeoisement. If anything, the Schrebergarten increases secular social and political engagement beyond family life, facilitating social integration, especially for foreign citizens. Overall, the Schrebergarten disappoints most of the socio-political expectations classically ascribed to it and should rather be considered as a site of socialization and politicization.
Congressional Witnesses Matter: Proving Witness Testimony Impact Using Large Language Models
Authors: Coil Collin Andrew , Bruckner Caroline L. , Chen Nicholas , Keith Elizabeth , O'Connor Karen
Published: December 2024

Inspired by anecdotal evidence of congressional witness testimony impact, we analyze a dataset of 661 testimonies from hearings between 2007 and 2017 associated with the legislative history of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148) to demonstrate that witness testimony impacts legislative, administrative, and judicial outcomes. We analyze 76,138 pages of legislative documents, administrative guidance, and judicial proceedings, which we designate as the “Legislative History and Impact Corpus” (LHIC). We fine tune a large language model (LLM) to conduct a comprehensive search for high-semantic similarity sentence pairings or strong associations between witness testimony and outcomes. The direct references and high-similarity statements we identify prove that congressional witness testimony does impact outcomes across the legislative and judicial branches. We identify testimony from witnesses serving myriad functions impacting legislative and judicial outcomes, and these impacts were reflected irrespective of political party or role in Congress and at multiple points during judicial challenges. Additionally, we found (1) instances where witness testimony has impacts outside of the legislative process; and (2) long-term relationships between witnesses and Congress influence legislative outcomes. While our findings may be obvious to those who have ever worked on Capitol Hill or testified before Congress, these findings are not well-documented in the existing political science literature. Ours is one of the first papers to use LLMs to investigate congressional hearings, and these tools expand the potential for political textual analysis.
La ultraderecha de Javier Milei en Argentina: agenda político–ideológica e impacto de sus políticas (2023–2024)
Authors: González Tule Luis Antonio , González Arruti Carlos
Published: December 2024

En las últimas elecciones presidenciales argentinas celebradas el 19 de noviembre de 2023 Javier Milei, del partido La Libertad Avanza (LLA), derrotó en segunda vuelta a Sergio Massa, de la coalición Unión por la Patria. La victoria de Milei se suma al avance electoral que ha tenido la ultraderecha en el continente americano a lo largo de la última década, siendo éste un tema sobre el que distintos especialistas han expresado sus preocupaciones. Los objetivos de este trabajo son indagar en los factores que favorecieron el triunfo de Javier Milei, identificar la agenda que defiende y analizar el impacto de sus políticas implementadas a un año de haber arribado a la presidencia argentina.
The Great Mosque of Hohhot (Qingzhen Dasi), Inner Mongolia, Peopleâ€™s Republic of Chinaâ€”More than a Mosque
Authors: Ali Raza Soomro  , Aida Kesuma Azmin
Published: December 2024

Great Mosque of Hohhot (Qingzhen Dasi) being the oldest mosque still erected since last four centuries in the city of Hohhot (Capital city of Inner Mongolia), P. R. China has always been important to the Muslim community there. It is undoubtedly true that the mosque should play an important role in the society and should witness many events that may involve in developing the Muslim community within their society. Mosques even during the time of prophet Muhammad Peace be upon him played several roles like; a place for worship, a place for reading, a place for negotiation, a place for treating sick persons and so on.
In this regard it is very interesting to note the present roles of Great Mosque (Qingzhen Dasi) for the development of community of Muslims in the city of Hohhot. Being located in one of the remote areas of China, where Muslims in China are one of the minorities in the majority of the non-Muslims. The Great Mosque (Qingzhen Dasi) is playing tremendous roles not only for Muslims in the city of Hohhot but it is also considered as one of the important land mark as well as the urban node of the city. This paper unfolds all those tremendous roles of Great Mosque (Qingzhen Dasi) playing for the benefits of the Muslims as well as non-Muslims in the city of Hohhot and recommends conserving the Mosque for the future generations.
Aşk Evliliği Yapan Bireylerin Yaşam Doyumlarının Çeşitli Değişkenlere Göre İncelenmesi
Authors: Ersoy Tümay Nurcan , Demirtaş Emre , Yaran Mahmut
Published: December 2024

Araştırma 18 yaş üstünde aşk evliliği yapan bireylerin yaşam doyumları arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemek amacıyla yapılan ilişkisel tarama modelinde bir çalışmadır. Bu araştırmanın evrenini aşk evliliği yapan bireyler oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın örneklem grubu ise evreni yansıtacak şekilde tesadüfi örnekleme metodu kullanılarak seçilmiştir. Olası veri kayıpları göz önüne alınarak Google Forms aracılığı ile oluşturulan anket 479 bireye uygulanmıştır. Uygulanan kişiler arasından aşk evliliği yaptığını belirten 381 kişi araştırmanın örneklem grubu olarak seçilmiştir. Araştırmaya katılan kişilere “Kişisel Bilgi Formu” ve “Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği” uygulanmıştır. Verilerin istatistiksel değerlendirilmesinde ilk olarak normallik varsayımı Kolmogorov-Smirnov ve çarpıklık basıklık skorları ile incelenmiştir (p>0.05). Çalışmada, ölçek toplam puanlarının cinsiyet, çalışma durumu, eş çalışma durumu ve psikolojik destek alma durumu değişkenlerine göre farklılık gösterip göstermediği Student t-test, yaş, öğrenim durumu, evlilik önceliği, çocuk sayısı, gelir düzeyi değişkenlerine göre farklılık gösterip göstermediği ise Tek Yönlü Varyans Analizi ve Tukey Çoklu Karşılaştırma Testi ile belirlenmiştir. Tüm istatistiksel hesaplamalarda SPSS 22 programı kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği puanının aşk evliliği yapan bireylerin cinsiyet, psikolojik destek alma, gelir düzeyi, eğitim durumu, eşin çalışma durumuna göre anlamlı düzeyde farklılaşma gösterdiği görülmüştür. Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği puanına göre çocuk sayısı, yaş, çalışma durumuna göre anlamlı şekilde farklılaşma olmadığı görülmüştür.
Malonic acid monoamides as effective bactericide inhibitors
Authors: Abbasov V.M. , Aliyeva F.Kh. , Mammadova G.F. , Agamalieva D.B., , Jabbarly S.F. , Huseynova L.N.
Published: December 2024

To protect oilfield equipment and pipelines from general and microbiological corrosion, the development of bactericide-inhibitors of complex action is required. Forming a shielding layer on the metal surface, the inhibitor isolates the surface from the aggressive environment, thereby reducing the corrosion rate. For this purpose, malonic acid (MA) monoamides were synthesized and their antimicrobial properties were studied. To determine the bactericidal properties of inhibitors in the experiment, strain 1143 of the species «Desulfovibrio desulfuricans» of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) was used. These bacteria generally multiply extensively in Postgate, but the most suitable for this strain is Postgate B. At the first stage of the experiment in pre-sterilized test tubes with a volume of 20 ml, it was determined that the number of bacteria in the medium without inhibitor is n=108. For this, the diluted bacteria were kept at a temperature range of 30…32 °C for 7…14 days. Further, aqueous solutions (with a concentration of 50, 150, and 250 mg/l) prepared on the basis of MA monoamides were added to the test tubes with bacteria. The presence of SRB in the medium is determined as follows: after adding the reagent solutions to the test tubes with the Postgate B solution, they were placed in a thermostat at 30…32 °C. The bactericidal effect of the reagents on the functioning of the SRB was studied mainly by observing for 15 days and then calculating the amount of H2S formed. The formation of H2S was determined by iodometric titration of the test samples according to OST 39-234-89. Studies have shown that solutions of the synthesized MA monoamides at a concentration of 50, 100, 150 mg/l have, a 100% bactericidal effect, reducing the number of SRBs from 108 to zero, thereby showing more effective results than industrial inhibitors currently used.
Thus, MA monoamides can be recommended as bactericidal inhibitors against SRB.
Study of bactericidal properties аmides based on natural petroleum acid and amines
Authors: Dadashova N.K. , Abbasov V.M. , Mamadov E.A. , Agamalieva D.B. , Talybov A.H.
Published: December 2024

At present, the protection of oil industry equipment from corrosion from a scientific, technical and economic point of view remains one of the most important tasks. Given the relevance of the topic, a bactericide was synthesized to protect oilfield equipment and pipelines from general and microbiological corrosion - an inhibitor of complex action. This paper presents an analysis of the results of scientific research in the field of synthesis, study of properties and search for areas of application of the synthesized amides based on amines (aniline, benzylamine) and natural petroleum acid (NPA). Solutions of the obtained compounds in isopropyl alcohol were prepared and their properties as a bactericidal agent against sulfate-reducing bacteria were studied. Solutions of the compounds of benzylamine amide NPA and aniline amide NPA in isopropyl alcohol at a concentration of 50 mg/l showed a bactericidal effect equal to 90 and 86%, respectively, and at a concentration of 150 mg/l – 97 and 90%, respectively. A solution of benzylamine amide NPA in isopropyl alcohol at a concentration of 250 mg/l exhibits a 100% bactericidal effect.
It was found that the synthesized amides have a high bactericidal-inhibiting activity against sulfate-reducing bacteria, and therefore can be used as corrosion inhibitors in the oil industry.