bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dialogues evidenced in Modelling practice in the Early Years of Elementary School
Authors: Ramos Karen , Franchi Regina Helena de Oliveira Lino
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we aim to identify how the dialogue can be evidenced in a Mathematical Modelling practice about air pollution, developed with fifth-year elementary school students. The data were gathered from researcher’s field notes and audio and video recordings. The analysis was made by identification and characterization of dialogical acts according to the Investigative Cooperation Model and analyzing the quality of communication according to references about dialogue in education. As results, we found that it was possible to highlight in every step of the modelling process, elements that qualify the communication among the participants, stablishing an investigative and dialogical environment, opening possibilities to cooperation and critical reflection about the theme studied.
Initial Training in Mathematics Education in the Pedagogy Course: Between Discussions and Proposals in GD4 of the VIII FPMAT
Authors: Lopes Anemari Roesler Luersen Vieira , Moura Kelly Cristine Rodrigues de , Palma Rute Cristina Domingos da
Published: February 2025

The aim of this article is to present the discussions that emerged in the Discussion Group 4 (GD4) Initial Training in Mathematics Education in the Pedagogy Degree, during the VIII National Forum for the Initial Training of Professors who Teach Mathematics, in 2023. Some notes on studies and research on the subject are presented first, followed by the organization of the GD4 and the main topics covered, which refer to: the curriculum of the pedagogy course; the knowledge of the pedagogue; internships; the integralization of the extension; PIBID and pedagogical residency; the profile of the pedagogical trainer; and the pedagogy course in the distance modality. The group also presents its recommendations and proposals, highlighting the importance of creating this space for discussion and encouraging new research on the training of professors who teach mathematics in early childhood education.
Um estudo sobre a Dimensão Sócio-Político-Cultural a partir do VIII Fórum Nacional de Formação Inicial de Professores que Ensinam Matemática (FPMat)
Authors: Fernandes Fernando Luís Pereira , Khidir Kaled Sulaiman
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we discuss the socio-political-cultural dimension identified in syntheses produced by discussion groups that addressed specific sociocultural contexts in regional forums for teacher education in mathematics, organized by SBEM. Theoretically, we draw on assumptions from the Rural Education Degree (RED), Quilombola School Education Degree (QSED) courses and Intercultural Indigenous Degree (IID), as indicated in normative frameworks related to the Education Teachers. For data analysis, we considered 14 syntheses submitted to Discussion Group 05 of the VIII FPMat. The data analysis was conducted based on the axis: “The socio-political-cultural dimension: diagnosis, challenges, and proposals.” As a result, we highlight the need to expand discussions about specific sociocultural contexts and marginalized groups, not only in the RED, QSED and IID courses but also in Mathematics and Pedagogy teacher education programs.
Public policies on the curriculum for the initial education of teachers who teach mathematics: a discussion promoted by Brazilian Society of Mathematics Education GT 07
Authors: Guérios Ettiène Cordeiro , Amorim Marta Élid
Published: February 2025

This text aims to reflect on the discussions held in regional forums and in the national forum on public policies on the curriculum for the initial education of teachers who teach mathematics through a systematization of what was debated. To this end, we chose to present the referrals prepared by the 14 regions of the Brazilian Society of Mathematics Education (SBEM) that included this subject in their forums, organized by the themes: Institutional Program for Teaching Initiation Scholarships and Pedagogical Residency Program, Curricularization of the Extension in Teaching Degree Courses and National Curriculum Guidelines for the Initial Education of Mathematics Teachers. Subsequently, the discussions held at the national forum in Teresina-PI were systematized. From this perspective, based on Gatti’s ideas, this work intends to bring together and step away from the collective reflections of the authors of this text on what is stated in the DCN-Formation Resolution, recently approved. The research concluded that studies and discussions carried out by the entities are not very much considered in the documents that govern teacher education.
Implicações da Exploração-Proposição-Resolução de Problemas na formação inicial de Professores de Matemática
Authors: Martins Fabíola da Cruz , Andrade Silvanio
Published: February 2025

This article aims to present aspects in which Problem Exploration-Posing-Solving contributes to the initial training of Mathematics teachers, specifically in the teaching of Algebra. Results of qualitative research, developed during the author's doctorate, with 24 Mathematics graduates, will be presented. The research demonstrates that the use of the Problem Exploration-Posing-Solving methodology in the Mathematics Degree has a positive impact on several aspects, such as i) in deepening mathematical ideas; ii) providing theoretical-practical subsidies that can assist teachers in their future practices; iii) in the manifestation of algebraic thinking, among others. The discussions presented in this article emphasize elements that characterize Problem Exploration-Posing-Solving, guiding its use as a methodological perspective.
In vitro evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of 70% ethanolic extract of piptadeniastrum africanum hook. F. (fabaceae) stem bark
Authors: Kanga Yao , Bamba Abou , Ambe Alain Serge Augustin
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Treatments for microbial infections are numerous, but for the most part unaffordable and increasingly ineffective. The aim of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial power of Piptadeniastrum africanum stem bark, a medicinal plant used to treat microbial infections in traditional settings. Methods: Phytochemical screening of the 70% ethanolic extract was carried out to identify the major groups of chemical molecules responsible for activity. The antimicrobial activity of the 70% ethanolic extract was then determined by evaluating and determining the sensitivity of nine clinical strains of bacteria and two fungi heavily involved in several types of infection. Results: Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of six groups of bioactive compounds in the 70% ethanolic extract (flavonoids, tannins, saponins, coumarins, polyphenols and alkaloids). Antifungal activity revealed the high sensitivity of Trichophyton mentagrophytes (MFC= 0.195 mg/mL; IC50= 0.2 mg/mL). The 70% ethanolic extract of Piptadeniastrum africanum was bactericidal against all clinical strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Conclusion: Piptadeniastrum africanum stem bark is a promising alternative for combating infectious diseases.
Abordagens de Proposição de Problemas na formação do professor que ensina Matemática
Authors: Silveira Adriano Alves da , Andrade Silvanio de , Cai Jinfa
Published: February 2025

O presente estudo tem como objetivo descrever e analisar abordagens de Proposição de Problemas que podem impulsionar a prática do professor que ensina Matemática. Os fundamentos teórico-metodológicos vinculam-se à literatura específica da Educação Matemática e à pesquisa bibliográfica numa abordagem analítico-descritiva-qualitativa. Notamos que as diferentes abordagens de Proposição de Problemas apresentadas aqui, quando operacionalizadas, individualmente ou combinadas, oferecem aos professores em exercício e futuros professores possibilidades de proporem atividades de proposição de problemas conscientemente aos seus alunos. A autorreflexão sobre a própria prática docente, de forma crítica, pode promover um impacto na formação do professor que ensina Matemática, pelo fato de o mesmo não sentir mais tanta dependência dos livros didáticos e de sites de internet, pois vivenciar/experienciar um ambiente de proposição de problemas pode qualificá-lo, enquanto propositor de problemas. Além disso, os professores vão se sentir mais seguros, para conduzir uma sala de aula em que os alunos são propositores de problemas.
Problemas de uma Operação e Problemas que usam uma Operação Aritmética
Authors: Sá Pedro Franco de , Fossa John
Published: February 2025

Este trabalho apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa que buscou responder a seguinte questão: O que é um problema de uma das operações aritméticas? Durante a pesquisa foi formulada uma distinção entre problema de uma operação e problema que usa uma operação aritmética. A comparação entre uma distinção entre problemas de uma operação e problemas que usam uma operação aritmética com uma distinção entre problemas aritméticos e problemas algébricos proposta pelos autores em 2008 indicou, por meio da análise da sentença natural de cada tipo de problema, que os problemas aritméticos são sempre problemas de uma operação e que os problemas que usam uma operação nem sempre são algébricos, mas todos os algébricos usam uma ou mais operações aritméticas. Além disso, foi percebido que questões que envolvem as operações aritméticas podem, a partir da sua sentença natural, ser classificadas sobre perspectivas distintas.
Creación de problemas matemáticos en la escuela primaria: propuesta desde el enfoque histórico-cultural
Authors: Rosas Rivera Yolanda
Published: February 2025

La enseñanza-aprendizaje de la matemáticas ha tenido varias transformaciones, desde el planteamiento de solución de operaciones matemáticas hasta la creación de problemas propios. Nuestro objetivo es identificar el proceso de creación de problemas matemáticos que proponen los alumnos de tercer grado de primaria. Nos interesa analizar el contenido y estructura que utilizan los alumnos para plantear sus propios problemas. La teoría de la actividad aplicada a la enseñanza es nuestro marco conceptual y metodológico. Usamos un método de constatación a partir de una evaluación dinámica aplicada a los alumnos. Participaron alumnos de tres colegios privados de la Ciudad de Puebla y de la Ciudad de México. Los resultados obtenidos nos permiten identificar que los alumnos requieren de los conceptos para establecer la situación y relaciones cuantitativas en sus problemas. Concluimos que la creación de problemas matemáticos es una actividad intelectual y requiere ser organizada en el aula.
O ensino problêmico como via para a formação do pensamento profissional metodológico: O caso do professor de Matemática
Authors: Núñez Isauro Beltrán , Silva Alison Luan Ferreira da
Published: February 2025

Este artigo tem como objetivo propor, sob a perspectiva da Escola da Psicologia Histórico Cultural (EPHC), as potencialidades do Ensino Problêmico na formação e no desenvolvimento do Pensamento Profissional Docente (PPD) do professor de Matemática, mais especificamente do pensamento metodológico, ao se integrarem as contribuições de A. N. Leontiev sobre pensamento como tipo de atividade orientadora às de P. Ya. Galperin sobre o papel da atividade investigativa do sujeito e às de M. Majmutov sobre as situações problêmicas baseadas em contradições dialéticas como fonte do pensamento profissional do professor de Matemática, voltado para a transformação criativa de suas práticas de ensino que potencializam o desenvolvimento intelectual dos estudantes na escola. Acredita-se que a proposta apresentada neste artigo venha a contribuir para a prática profissional docente do professor de Matemática, visto que esta discussão ainda não tenha explorado o suficiente no campo da formação de professores no Brasil.
Tecnologias digitais no processo de resolução de problemas
Authors: Marco Fabiana Fiorezi de , Medeiros Walyssom Miranda
Published: February 2025

Compreender como a utilização de tecnologias digitais podem auxiliar no processo de resolução de problemas em aulas de matemática é o objetivo deste trabalho. Para isso, analisamos situações de ensino propostas a estudantes de sétimo ano do Ensino Fundamental e de segundo ano do Ensino Médio, de escolas particular e estadual, respectivamente. Para a pesquisa empírica com a turma de sétimo ano, foram explorados jogos manipulativos, computacionais e proposta a criação e confecção de jogos no aplicativo The Games Factory. Para o segundo ano do Ensino Médio, foram elaboradas e propostas situações didáticas estruturadas de modo que os alunos se familiarizassem, inicialmente, com a plataforma Scratch. Os resultados indicaram que a utilização de Tecnologias Digitais no ensino de matemática pode auxiliar o sujeito em suas criações, modelações e resoluções de problemas cotidianos e sociais, ficando a cargo da máquina o trabalho de execução, repetição e treinamento.
Problems solving in the integral calculus and the determination of the area under the curve
Authors: N´apoles Vald´es Juan E. , Nubia Quevedo Maria
Published: February 2025

In Integral Calculus the classic problem is the determination of the area under the curve, when said region is not expressible in terms of elementary figures. This translates into a multiplicity of problems and exercises that are presented to students in a Calculus course. This article presents a useful problem for Mathematics Education, derived from a generalized integral operator, for this we define what we understand by an integrable function in this generalized sense, and the geometric interpretation of a generalized definite integral is presented. The interesting thing about this generalization is that said geometric interpretation is similar to the geometric interpretation of the classical Riemann integral, but not in the xy plane, but in the Ty plane, where T is the kernel of the generalized integral.
PENGOLAHAN KOPI ROBUSTA DAN KAJIAN ANALISIS USAHA PADA MANGKUDIRJO COFFEE & ROASTERY
Authors: Sri Sari Utami  , Nurul Hidayati  , Sunar Sunar
Published: February 2025

Robusta coffee is one of the leading commodities with significant economic potential, particularly in tropical regions. This study encompasses the entire processing chain, including sorting coffee fruit, removing the pulp, drying, grinding, and sorting and grading the coffee beans before packing. The aim of this research is to analyze the processing methods of robusta coffee and evaluate the business feasibility of Mangkudirjo Coffee & Roastery. The study utilizes both primary and secondary data. Primary data were gathered through interviews and direct observations, while secondary data were obtained from literature reviews, online sources, and reports from relevant agencies. The economic analysis of the robusta coffee business involved calculating production costs, income, and profits at the scale of small to medium enterprises. The results indicate that, from an economic standpoint, the robusta coffee business is viable, with a monthly profit of IDR 90,721,249. The break-even point (BEP) for production is 2,890 kg, and the BEP price is IDR 24,856 per kg. Additionally, the resource cost (RC) ratio is 1.73, and the return on investment (ROI) is 8.8%. This research is intended to serve as a reference for farmers, business operators, and policymakers in the sustainable development of the robusta coffee industry.
Challenges Facing Heads of Public Secondary Schools in Managing Capitation Grants: A Case of Songea Municipality, Tanzania
Authors: Cletus Kangu Rose
Published: February 2025

This study focuses on the challenges facing heads of public secondary schools in managing
capitation grants in Songea Municipality, Tanzania. The study employed a cross-sectional
survey design with a mixed-method approach. A purposive criterion technique was used to
select 2 municipal education officers, 5 secondary school heads, and 5 ward education officers,
interview method was used to collect data from these education officers and secondary school
heads. Convenience techniques and questionnaire methods were used to collect data from a
sample of 32 school board members. In contrast, a random sampling technique and
questionnaire were used to collect data from a sample of 128 public secondary school teachers.
Moreover, documentary review was another data collection method that was employed in this
study. The study revealed that heads of public secondary schools encountered several
challenges including a lack of financial budget skills; a lack of auditing skills; and inadequate
financial management training that would enhance capitation grant management. It was
recommended that the government employ enough qualified school bursars; introduce inservice training and workshops to school heads and their assistants; allocate enough funds to
schools and on time. It was also recommended that schools should formulate disaster
preparedness plans in financial records management to ensure that financial records are
adequately created and protected for future use.
Studi Pencahayaan dan Warna di Kamar Asrama Haji dan Dampaknya Terhadap Kesejahteraan Subjektif Pengunjung
Authors: Putri Ahmadina  , Mahendra Wardhana
Published: February 2025

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Perjuangan dan Kemajuan Islam di Seluruh Dunia: Dari Rasulullah Hingga Khulafa' Rasyidin
Authors: Ratu Amalia Hayani  , Iwan Ridwan  , Taufik Setyaudin
Published: February 2025

This study discusses the struggle and progress of Islam from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to the period of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs, which was a crucial phase in the history of Islam. This study analyses various aspects of Islamic development, including the laying of religious foundations, the formation of early Islamic society, and the expansion of territory, using a literature review. The main focus is on the efforts of the Prophet in uniting the Arab tribes and building a socio-political system based on Islamic values, as well as the success of the Rightly Guided Caliphs in expanding the territory of Islam. This study also highlights significant developments in the aspects of government, science, and the application of Islamic values such as justice, deliberation, and tolerance. The results of the study show that this period became a strong foundation for the development of Islamic civilisation in the following period, with a continuing impact to this day.
Improvement and Application HPLC-UV Method for detecting of N-drugs in Pharmaceutical Formulations
Authors: Alkulaib Safanah , Alnajjar Ahmed , Bakir Esam
Published: February 2025

The ultraviolet-visible high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC–UV) coupled method was developed to detect five pharmaceutical compounds: indapamide (INDP), clomipramine (CMI), promethazine HCl (PMH), lisinopril (LSP) and trifluoperazine HCl (TFPH). The mobile phase consisted of 70% acetonitrile and 30% water, ensuring specific retention times (tR) for each compound. Analytical validation parameters were calculated from a calibration curve, including sensitivity, limit of detection (LOD) and linearity of the method. The LOD values of N-drugs were calculated as 6.24 μM for INDP, 2.19 for CMI, 10.57 for PMH, 6.68 for LSP and 1.25 for TFPH. Peak deconvolution or spectral deconvolution of standard solutions of drug mixtures was used to separate overlapping peaks in a dataset and extract information about individuals. Chromatographic separation of the standard mixture of pure compounds achieved a good resolution (R_s), ensuring the effective separation of the mixture components. However, other mixtures did not achieve satisfactory resolution due to retention time interference. Overall, the HPLC–UV method demonstrated good sensitivity and selectivity for the detection of the chosen pharmaceutical compounds.
KEYWORDS
Chromatogram, deconvolution, limit of detection, pharmaceutical analysis, retention time, sensitivity
The Influence of Information Technology Utilization and Internal Control Systems on the Quality of Financial Reports
Authors: Kova Tania Bara , Zulkifli Zulkifli
Published: February 2025

In the era of globalization and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the advancement of Information Technology (IT) has progressed rapidly, significantly impacting both private and public sectors. Despite the numerous benefits offered by IT, its implementation and utilization in the public sector often face various challenges, including infrastructure limitations, human resource constraints, and a lack of commitment to technological development. This study aims to evaluate the effect of Information Technology usage and internal control mechanisms on the quality of financial reports at Government Health Facilities in Region X. A quantitative research approach was employed, involving the distribution of questionnaires to 64 employees of Government Health Facilities in Region X as the primary data source. The data collection process included measurement and statistical analysis to test the hypothesis, utilizing SPSS 25 software for Windows. The study’s findings reveal that the effective use of Information Technology has a positive and significant impact on the quality of financial reports. Similarly, the internal control system also positively and significantly influences financial report quality. Together, these two variables have a substantial impact on improving the quality of financial reports at Government Health Facilities in Region X. This study provides practical benefits by encouraging the optimization of Information Technology and the strengthening of internal control systems to enhance financial report quality.
The Influence of Work Environment, Work Culture, and Individual Characteristics on Employee Performance
Authors: Wahyu Muhammad , Kuswandi Kuswandi , Rahayu Sri
Published: February 2025

In the manufacturing industry such as PT. Anugrah Aneka Box, employee performance is a crucial aspect because it has a direct impact on productivity, product quality, and operational efficiency. This study is motivated by the increasing demands for product and service quality in the manufacturing sector. Optimal employee performance not only ensures smooth production processes, but also affects customer satisfaction and the company's reputation. This study aims to analyze the influence of Work Environment, Work Culture, and Individual Characteristics on Employee Performance at PT. Anugrah Aneka Box in Gresik, East Java. The research sample consisted of all employees of the Corrugated Paper Box division, totaling 89 people. Data collection techniques were carried out through questionnaires, while data measurement used a Likert scale. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression techniques. The results of the study showed that partially, Work Environment, Work Culture, and Individual Characteristics each had a significant effect on Employee Performance. Simultaneously, these three variables also had a significant effect on Employee Performance at PT. Anugrah Aneka Box in Gresik, East Java.
Strategic Awareness And Its Role In Improving Crisis Management: An Exploratory Study Of The Opinions Of A Sample Of Security Leaders In The National Security Agency / National Directorate Of Security In Anbar
Authors: Hadi Namir Ghanem , Abd Dr. Basem Faisal
Published: February 2025

The current research aims to test the effect of strategic awareness in its dimensions (customer service awareness,
product promotion awareness, service awareness, competitive environment awareness, administrative awareness) in
crisis management in its dimensions (detecting warning signs, preparation and prevention, (containing damage,
restoring activity and learning)) in The National Security Directorate in Anbar, and given the importance of the two
variables investigated for the Directorate from its future perspective, and the interest of the research community and
its sample in the various administrative fields, phenomena with the aim of increasing the effectiveness of its
management of crises when they occur, and on this basis the research problem was embodied in its main question: Is
the National Security Directorate in Anbar Governorate ( Who invests strategic awareness in improving crisis
management?) This question will be a starting point for the research goal, which is choosing the descriptive analytical
method as the most appropriate in this research direction, preparing a questionnaire for the research based on solid
scientific standards adopted by previous studies, and making appropriate modifications to it by some professors. And
expert arbitrators, so that the research community is represented by the leaders of the National Security Directorate in
Anbar, as their number reached (194) leaders from the first, second and third levels. A Mascarin table was adopted for
small samples, where the researcher chose (129) to be the research sample, and the questionnaire was distributed to
them, to retrieve 125 questionnaires, of which the valid number for statistical analysis was (121) to represent a
stratified random sample of the leaders of the senior and middle directorates, and it was analyzed using the statistical
program ( SPSS V.28) and using appropriate statistical methods (normal distribution tests, testing scale’s validity and
stability, confirmatory factor analysis, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, relative importance, relative coefficient of
variation, Pearson correlation coefficient, multiple regression), and the most prominent results of research were
presence of a significant effect. Strategic awareness in crisis management and its adoption as an input for the National
Security Directorate in Anbar.
Developing a Smart Health Monitoring and Anomaly Detection by leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Authors: Bhullar Jaideep Singh
Published: February 2025

With the fast-paced growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the healthcare industry is
shifting to a paradigm of smart health monitoring systems with IoT-enabled medical devices and AI-driven analytics.
These health monitoring systems, by combining the power of IoT and AI together in the healthcare value chain, help
to improve real-time patient monitoring for early anomalies and allow personalized and timely interventions.
IoT-enabled medical devices gather round-the-clock patient data: heart rate, oxygen saturation, glucose levels, ECG
patterns, among others. The latter is transmitted via secure communication protocols to cloud-based or edge
computing platforms, analyzed there by AI algorithms in search of abnormalities. The techniques used by AI include
machine learning and deep learning for detecting anomalies and predicting health risks and for timely notification of
health professionals to make proactive decisions.
Although the advantages are numerous, there are also challenges such as data security, interoperability, computational
efficiency, and regulatory compliance that hinder the widespread implementation of IoT-AI healthcare systems.
Another significant concern is ensuring the reliability and accuracy of AI predictions. The solutions to these challenges
lie in developing secure data transmission, federated learning, and energy-efficient AI models for real-time processing.
Employability Of Data Mining & Big Data Analytics Tools And Techniques In Various Sectors Of Healthcare
Authors: Bhullar Jaideep Singh
Published: February 2025

This has brought about tremendous changes in the healthcare sector through data mining and big data analytics, which
have facilitated better patient care, improved operational efficiency, and innovative medical research. This paper looks
into the integration of these technologies in the healthcare sector, exploring their applications, benefits, challenges,
and future prospects. We scrutinize through a comprehensive literature review of studies published between 2013 and
2022 how data mining techniques and big data analytics are used for the processing of vast and complex datasets in
healthcare. We also present tables summarizing key findings and applications to provide clear insight into the current
landscape.
The Poetics of Place: Regionalism and Landscape in Modern and Contemporary American Literature
Authors: Singh Prateek
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the representation of regional identity and the American landscape in 20th- and 21st-century
literature, focusing on the geographical diversity of the United States. Through the works of authors such as William
Faulkner, John Steinbeck, Toni Morrison, and Leslie Marmon Silko, it examines how specific regions—such as the
South, the West, the North, the Midwest, and Native American territories—serve as symbolic and literal settings for
themes of cultural identity, racial dynamics, social conflict, and environmental change. The landscape is not merely a
backdrop but a dynamic force that shapes characters' experiences, identities, and struggles. By analyzing both novels
and poetry, this paper demonstrates how literature reflects the complex interplay between geography and personal
narrative, revealing how different landscapes function as metaphors for broader societal issues in American history
and contemporary life.
Exploring the Causes of Absenteeism and Its Impact on Academic Performance in Rural Schools: A Case Study of Jammu District
Authors: Sharma Jyoti , Dwivedi Dr. Reeta , Gupta Suman
Published: February 2025

The study investigates the relationship between absenteeism and academic performance among students in rural
schools of Jammu District. Using a mixed-method approach, the research examines the prevalence of absenteeism,
its impact on academic outcomes, and the socio-economic and gender-based factors contributing to the phenomenon.
The results indicate that higher absenteeism correlates with lower academic achievement, with girls performing
marginally better than boys across categories. Insights from parents, teachers, and students highlight critical barriers,
including socio-economic challenges and cultural norms. Recommendations for improving attendance and academic
outcomes are provided.
Malleable Time and Magic Realism in Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude
Authors: Jain Indu
Published: February 2025

Time is often characterised as an unseen element, ephemeral and yet ever present in the background to any narrative,
wherein the action unfolds in the foreground. However, in the hands of a masterful writer like Gabriel Garcia Marquez,
it becomes malleable and prone to manipulation, such that it becomes a key element in the novel. In one of the most
celebrated books by Marquez—One Hundred Years of Solitude (1967), the unending quality of South American
Dictatorship is articulated through a novelised version of time where any distinction between the past and present
disappears. It reorganises time from being a sequence, a teleological chronology, to being a vast temporal collage.
This kind of time, at times stagnant, perpetuates patriarchs’ omnipresence. In contrast, in his later novel, The Autumn
of the Patriarch (1975), Marquez is able to fragment the image of the central character into a symphony of
perspectives, enabling a multi-perspectival impression of various individuals vis-à-vis the protagonist, which is made
visible in the text.
Leveraging Machine Learning Algorithms in Creating a Smart, Integrated Smart Field for an Optimal Yield and Desirable Outputs in Agriculture
Authors: Singh Bhullar Jaideep
Published: February 2025

Agriculture is one of the most important sectors feeding the world's population. Traditional farming methods face
major challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, and inefficient resource use. Machine learning has emerged
as a powerful tool in modern agriculture, offering predictive analytics, automation, and precision farming solutions.
By leveraging ML, farmers can make informed decisions regarding crop yield estimation, disease detection, soil health
analysis, and efficient irrigation management. Various types of ML-techniques in the domain supervised learning
include techniques as Random Forest and Support Vector Machines, whereas on the unsupervised side includes KMeans Clustering; also deep learning comes into consideration along with reinforcement learning. These applications
are then compared with its problems along with furthering its prospects and real-case study examples in how ML
works with agricultural productivity optimizations. The study points out the significance of integrating ML with IoT
and remote sensing technologies, and correspondingly enhancing the data collection and analysis process. In addition,
we discuss some economic and environmental advantages linked with the adoption of ML-based agricultural
solutions, thereby showing how technology can contribute to sustainable farming practices. Challenges would be data
scarcity, model interpretability, and high implementation costs, and potential solutions for those challenges would be
discussed as well. Finally, future research directions are proposed for improving the access and efficiency of ML in
agriculture, which is going to be a stepping stone for smart farming innovations.
A Comprehensive Study on How Contemporary Businesses Acquire Tactical Advantages Over Competitors Through the Strategic Adoption of Emerging Technologies
Authors: Thakral Tejas
Published: February 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has greatly transformed business processes, providing industry-specific transformative
gains in terms of efficiency, productivity, and innovation. This paper is a more comprehensive discussion about the
role that AI plays across business domains-from marketing to finance, supply chain management, to customer service
domains. Key technologies like machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics are addressed together
with the practical applications involved. The study goes further into the integration of AI with newer trends such as
IoT and blockchain, showing how those integrations yield new business opportunities. Next to implementation,
scalability, and workforce adaptation challenges are ethical issues, including AI algorithm bias and data privacy,
subjected to careful analysis.
Performance Analysis of Solar Health Monitoring by Spider Monkey Optimization (SMO)
Authors: Shrivastava R.K. , Sharma Neha
Published: February 2025

In real life, human dependency on electricity is increasing regularly. Research focuses on increasing the energy
efficiency of renewable resources such as solar and wind energy.
As India is situated within the solar belt region, Solar electricity can act as a great solution for the electricity
demand in the urban and rural areas of the developing countries such as India. In the proposed research, we
submit an automated health monitoring model for photovoltaic (PV) solar cells utilizing Spider Monkey
Optimization (SMO) method. The fission-fusion food search behavior of spider monkeys served as the inspiration
for Spider Monkey Optimization, an evolutionary optimization method inspired by nature.
An Appraisals of Economic Environment and Business Environment in India
Authors: Parashar Dr Suhasini
Published: February 2025

In Today business environment is of a buyers’ market. This trend is the result of international transitions and
macroeconomic, technological, political, and social changes. Business Environment and Economic Environment in
India effect growth and development in Economy. The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and Gross National Income
in India measure Social and economic status. The development as sustained development for long time period
economic progress and economic growth as quantitatively and qualitatively fastens the growth rate of income in
economy to upgrade the standard of living. Business environment is multifaceted as it is an opportunity for some but
a challenge for others and changes may be viewed by individuals. Early identification of opportunities helps an
enterprise to have the advantage. As the country's economic and social development continues, there is increasing
pressure on businesses to consider the environmental and social impacts of their operations. Now, the business
environment in India is very dynamic and rapidly evolving with country's strong economic growth, openness to
foreign investment, youthful demographic. In this article, focus remain on important trend in the Indian business
environment giving importance to sustainability and social responsibility, creating opportunities for businesses of all
kinds and effect of economic environment and business environment on business.
Fostering Robust Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for Inclusive Growth in Rapidly Emerging Markets
Authors: Thakral Tejas
Published: February 2025

Emerging markets are a significant part of the global economy, characterized by rapid economic growth, innovation,
and challenges. Entrepreneurship is a key driver in these markets, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering
economic resilience. However, these markets also present unique obstacles, such as limited access to capital, weak
infrastructure, and regulatory complexities. This research paper explores the nature of entrepreneurship within
emerging markets to identify challenges, opportunities, and determinants of successful entrepreneurial activities.
Based on some empirical studies, reports, and cases, the role of technology and government policies in ensuring
growth is emphasized. Therefore, case studies from India, Brazil, and Nigeria are analyzed to highlight diverse
approaches entrepreneurs use to achieve success. More importantly, the paper provides policy and strategic
recommendations to governments, investors, and stakeholders who can support the sustainable entrepreneurial
ecosystem. The finding underscores the transformational potential of entrepreneurship in driving economic
development and innovation in emerging markets; it offers an insight into the systemic barriers to overcoming
opportunities towards inclusive growth.
Beyond Representations
Authors: Lindström Tobias , Solfeldt Erik
Published: February 2025

This special section of Current Swedish Archaeology explores the relationship between figuration, animacy, and abstract imagery within the archaeology and ethnography of figurines. Departing from traditional representationalist approaches that have long been the modi operandi in the study of figurative imagery, as well as in the archaeology of figurines, the papers adopt ontological, new animist, and new materialist perspectives, viewing figurines not as mere depictions but as active entities affecting their makers, users and environments. They discuss non-representational theoretical approaches in relation to archaeological materials from middle Neolithic Fennoscandia, Neolithic and Iron Age Britain and Ireland, and ethnographic approaches focused on the recent past and present of Indigenous groups in Northwestern Siberia. Together the contributions seek to highlight the complexity of figurine research and the need for interdisciplinary methodologies and innovative treatments to properly reanimate both research and the figurines themselves.
In Sheep’s Clothing?
Authors: Fahlander Fredrik
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the potentially generative roles of animals in the cremation ritual through an in-depth study of an excavated Late Iron Age (c. 400-1050 BCE) grave-field in North Spånga, Sweden. The animal remains in this burial ground are generally of two categories: one comprises parts from several body regions, and one entails mainly fragments of the skull and lower extremities. Although there are general distinctions between animals of the first category (dogs, horses and cats) and of the second category (sheep/goat, pigs, fowl), they are not exclusive and do not reflect a dualist view of companions versus beasts of burden or food. Moreover, the latter category is here interpreted as the remains of skinned animals with head, toe and ankle bones still attached. As such, depending on how they were arranged on the pyre, they may have worked to deflect malevolent forces during the transformative part of the cremation. The collection and deposition of the cremated bones of both animals and humans, sometimes with additional unburned bone, suggests that they were considered as generative materialities in the grave, conceivably to shelter or aid the dead post-cremation.
Analysis of Public Perception of the Implementation of Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 72 of 2022: A Quantitative Study on Digital Population Identity in Pontianak City
Authors: Riyoldi  , Entang Adhy Muhtar  , Nina Karlina
Published: February 2025

The Indonesian government, through Minister of Home Affairs Regulation No. 72 of 2022, introduced the Digital Population Identity (IKD) application as a step toward digital transformation in administrative services. This study aims to analyze public acceptance of the IKD application in Pontianak City using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) framework, focusing on the dimensions of Perceived Usefulness (PU) and Perceived Ease of Use (PEU). A survey of 467 respondents revealed that while the application is acknowledged as beneficial and relatively easy to use, a significant proportion of neutral responses in both dimensions indicates a gap between user expectations and experiences. Privacy concerns and trust in data security emerged as key challenges to technology adoption. By integrating risk and trust theories into TAM, this study finds that government transparency, data security enhancement, and digital literacy education are essential elements for building public trust. The study recommends optimizing application features, improving interface design, developing segmented communication strategies, and strengthening public outreach to establish an inclusive and reliable digital ecosystem for administrative services.
The Role of Special Guidance Institutions for Children in Achieving the Rehabilitation Objectives for Juveniles in Conflict with the Law in Pangkalpinang, Bangka Belitung Province.
Authors: Alkok Marya  , Junaidi Abdillah
Published: February 2025

The treatment of children in conflict with the law is a critical component of efforts to achieve restorative justice, as mandated by Law No. 11 of 2012 on the Juvenile Criminal Justice System (SPPA). The Special Child Development Institution (Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak, LPKA) Class II Pangkalpinang holds a strategic role in carrying out rehabilitation programs aimed at protecting children’s rights and preparing them for reintegration into society. This study employs an empirical juridical method with a qualitative approach, incorporating document analysis, interviews, and direct observation of the rehabilitation programs implemented at LPKA Class II Pangkalpinang. The findings reveal that although rehabilitation programs, such as formal education, skills training, and personality development, are conducted in line with the principles of restorative justice, their effectiveness is hindered by limitations in human resources and supporting facilities. These constraints significantly affect the psychosocial development of the juvenile inmates. This study concludes that the rehabilitation programs at LPKA Class II Pangkalpinang have made positive contributions to fulfilling the rights of children in conflict with the law. However, achieving optimal outcomes necessitates improving staff competencies, providing adequate facilities, and strengthening cross-sectoral cooperation to fully realize the goals of the rehabilitation programs. The findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge on juvenile justice systems by offering an in-depth analysis of the practical challenges faced in implementing restorative justice principles within institutional settings. Additionally, this study provides actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners to enhance the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs, emphasizing the need for systemic and multi-sectoral collaboration to support the reintegration process.
Eskalasi Hukum dan Politik dalam Revisi Undang-Undang Mineral dan Batu Bara
Authors: Vico Nanda , Ayu Anggraini Sofi , Himawan Saputra Arif , Caesar Premadani Ade , Simanjuntak Predderics Hockop , Imamah Qurrotun , Firdaus Sam Bambang Ahmad , Heri Mohammad
Published: February 2025

Natural resources are one of the crucial objects in the dynamics of the life of the nation and the state, the management of this abundant natural resource is a very large responsibility of the state, the limitation of the state's ability is inversely proportional to the needs and potentials possessed by these natural resources so that the state makes natural resources as its business commodity in the utilization and management of natural resources. Business actors engaged in the utilization and management of natural resources need to compete with each other in order to obtain permits from the government and ease of investment, so that they can maximize the potential profits they have. This situation creates conditions for political lobbies so that the governing law can be adjusted to provide convenience for investors, one of which is the Mineral and Coal Law. This research will focus on examining the dynamics that occur to all stakeholders in the revision of the Mineral and Coal Law, by using a normative juridical research method using a legal and regulatory approach, so this research tries to map political strategies, political actors, and influencing factors. This research navigates to the hypothesis that the Mineral and Coal Law is a law oriented to business interests, so that environmental management and protection as a result of exploitation of natural resources is not optimal and futuristic.
Colorations de Perls, des myéloperoxydases, des estérases : enquête des pratiques et recommandations du Groupe Francophone d’Hématologie Cellulaire
Authors: Andrieu-Ponel Valérie , Lesesve J.-F. , Baccini Véronique , Lobos Germán , Brouzes C. , Chatelain Bernard , Daliphard Sylvie , Fenneteau O. , Geneviève F. , Girard S. , Leymarie V. , Maloum Karim , Rieu J.-B. , Sebahoun G. , Sudaka I. , Troussard Xavier , Wagner-Ballon O. , Wuillème S. , Bordet P.
Published: February 2025

Le Groupe Francophone d’Hématologie Cellulaire (GFHC) est la société de référence pour tout sujet concernant la morphologie hématologique. Après la codification ADICAP des pathologies hématologiques, les recommandations concernant les valeurs de référence, l’hémogramme, le frottis sanguin et le myélogramme, le GFHC a souhaité recueillir l’expérience de ses membres sur la pratique des colorations cytochimiques. Soixante-sept centres volontaires ont répondu à un questionnaire et 101 morphologistes ont participé à l’enquête et/ou à l’élaboration des recommandations. L’exploration la plus courante est la coloration de Perls (100 % des participants à l’enquête). La détection des myéloperoxydases et des estérases est pratiquée par respectivement 70 et 30 % des laboratoires ayant répondu à l’enquête. Un examen complémentaire cytochimique concerne environ un myélogramme sur 5. Les réponses témoignent d’une homogénéité assez importante des pratiques (indications, analyse) et d’un accord sur les modalités d’interprétation et de rendu au prescripteur. Le GFHC présente ici des recommandations sur la détection cytochimique du fer insoluble, des myéloperoxydases et des estérases, avec pour objectif de répondre au mieux aux exigences de la classification OMS des hémopathies publiée en 2017. Le GFHC laisse à chaque laboratoire le choix des techniques à employer, protocoles locaux ou kits industriels. La conformité nécessaire avec la norme EN-15189 sera néanmoins facilitée par l’usage de kits de détection respectant la nouvelle réglementation européenne sur les dispositifs médicaux de diagnostic in vitro . En raison de la toxicité de certains composants, une grande vigilance est recommandée sur le respect des consignes d’utilisation et de sécurité pour le personnel utilisateur.