bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ENTERO-COLONIC ANASTOMOSIS IN ACUTE INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Medical University, Vajner Yurij S. , Atamanov Konstantin V. ,   Novosibirsk State Medical University, Shtofin Grigory S. ,   Novosibirsk State Medical University
Published: October 2024

Objective. To study the possibility of using the original technique of forming a small-colonic anastomosis to reduce the risk of its failure. Materials and methods. This work included 97 patients with acute intestinal obstruction, divided into 2 groups (62 and 35 people). All of them underwent the formation of a small colonic anastomosis as one of the surgical stages. Used in the main group, single-row "end-to-side" (patent 2709253), and in the comparison group - double-row anastomosis "side-to-side". The incidence of anastomotic leaks and lethality was assessed. The comparison was made using the methods of mathematical statistics. Results. In the main group, there were no cases of leakages and lethality. In the comparison group, there were 8 leakages and 4 deaths. Discussion. When a modified small-colonic anastomosis is formed, sufficient blood flow is maintained in the walls of the stitched intestinal loops and the anastomosis heals without complications. Conclusion. The use of a small-colonic anastomosis "end-to-side", formed according to the proposed method, was successful. There is a significant difference in mortality and failure rates in treated patients.
INFLUÊNCIA DAS CONDIÇÕES DE SOLO NAS PROPRIEDADES FÍSICO-QUÍMICA DO GIRASSOL (Helianthus annuus L.) PRODUZIDO NO CERRADO SUL MATOGROSSENSE
Authors: Alves Schirmann Thiago , Maria de Oliveira Flávia , Lima Mauro de Lima , Suszek Grazieli
Published: October 2024

A cultura do girassol (Helianthus annuus L.) é amplamente distribuída no país e no mundo, sendo de grande importância no sistema de rotação e sucessão de culturas, onde mesmo se tratando de uma cultura de verão, entra como uma importante produção em segunda safra, contando principalmente com suas características de alta tolerância a estresses climáticos. Seu grão apresenta características nutricionais para alimentação animal e humana, através de seus subprodutos, podendo se destacar a torta, farelo e óleo de girassol. Além de alimentação, o óleo de girassol foi amplamente difundido na produção de biodiesel, na intenção de substituir a utilização de combustíveis fósseis por óleos vegetais.  No entanto, a composição do óleo pode estar diretamente relacionada com as condições de solo em que a planta se encontra, e nesse caso, é a própria composição do óleo que dará um destino mais viável à industrialização do mesmo. O presente trabalho possui como objetivo analisar as potencialidades e características físico-químicas do óleo de Girassol produzido em Nova Andradina/MS, caracterizada por ser área de cerrado, com características não favoráveis ao desenvolvimento de algumas culturas. O experimento foi conduzido na fazenda Santa Bárbara onde fica localizado o campus do IFMS. Foram analisadas, as propriedades físico-químicas do solo, teor e rendimento de óleo e umidade dos grãos, além também da composição do óleo realizado através do método de Soxhlet e com um solvente extrator de hexano. De acordo com os resultados, a cultura apresentou boas características quando comparado com outros autores, mesmo quando em alguns casos, passou por estresses hídricos, em conjunto com alguns déficits nutricionais do solo, mostrando assim potencialidades de implantação desta cultura na região de Nova Andradina. O cultivo desta cultura na região traz a possibilidade de implantação de um sistema de rotação de cultura mais eficiente e sustentável, proporcionando a quebra do ciclo soja-milho feito constantemente em grande parte das áreas agrícolas da região.
PALMA E CHIA UTILIZADOS COMO SUBSTITUTOS DE ESTABILIZANTES EM SORVETE DE UMBU
Authors: Aragão Iago , Vasconcelo Lima Anny Kelly
Published: October 2024

O objetivo deste estudo foi o desenvolvimento de um sorvete, a fim de avaliar a viabilidade doemprego da mucilagem de chia e palma em substituição ao estabilizante liga neutra. O processode elaboração ocorreu em três etapas: desenvolvimento do produto, caracterização física efísico-química. Foi elaborado um delineamento estatístico (DCCR), onde foram desenvolvidasdoze diferentes formulações. Após testes preliminares, foram selecionadas cinco formulações:F1 (30 g de chia); F2(30g de palma); F3 (42,6 g de chia + 17,4 de palma) e F4 (17,4g de Chia+ 42,6g de palma) e F5 controle (15,2g de liga neutra), foram realizadas análises de acideztitulável; potencial hidrogeniônico (pH); sólidos solúveis; overrun e derretimento. Asformulações quando comparadas com a controle apresentaram resultados satisfatórios, quantoa taxa de derretimento e overrun. Dessa maneira pôde-se afirmar que para o sorvete de umbusubstituindo o estabilizante industrial pelo estabilizante natural de origem vegetal está dentrodos padrões estabelecidos na legislação vigente para overrun, sólidos solúveis e derretimento.
Modeling the UT effect of zonal-averaged perturbations in the parameters of the upper atmosphere for the example of a geomagnetic storm in march 2015
Authors: Belyuchenko K. V. , Klimenko M. V. , Klimenko V. V. , Ratovsky K. G.
Published: October 2024

Using the Global Self-Consistent Model of the Thermosphere, Ionosphere, and Protonosphere (GSM TIP), we previously gave an interpretation of the ionospheric effects of the March 2015 geomagnetic storm, identified and analyzed the positive aftereffects. Further analysis of the numerical simulation results showed that the positive aftereffects manifest themselves differently in different longitudinal sectors. This paper presents the results of studying the dependence of disturbances in the parameters of the upper atmosphere on the time of the onset of a geomagnetic storm in UT. For this, additional calculations of geomagnetic storms were carried out, identical to the considered storm in March 2015, which began on March 17 at 12 UT, with a start time of the geomagnetic storm shifted by 00, 06, and 18 UT. It is shown that for the family of storms under consideration, the effects of the thermosphere wind are significant in the formation of NmF2 disturbances in the main phase of the storm. The mechanism for the formation of ionospheric aftereffects in the form of positive NmF2 disturbances are n(O)/n(N2) disturbances at heights F of the ionospheric region.
Frequency and spectral analysis of pulsing aurora according to the data of the imaging photometer at the Verkhnetulomsky observatory
Authors: Klimov P. A. , Belov A. A. , Kozelov B. V. , Murashov A. S. , Nikolaeva V. D. , Roldugin A. V. , Sharakin S. A. , Trofimov D. A. , Trusov A. A. , Shchelkanov K. D.
Published: October 2024

A Pulsating Aurora Imaging Photometers System (PAIPS) is being created using observatories of the Polar Geophysical Institute on the Kola Peninsula to study the structure of pulsating auroras (PsA) in the near ultraviolet range (300—400 nm). We presented a description of two PsA cases measured by the PAIPS system together with all-sky cameras. For the first one, a frequency analysis of the signal is given and it is shown that for an hour and a half, pulsations occur at a quasi-constant frequency of about 1 Hz. For the second one, measurements of the intensity ratio in the 337 and 391 nm wavelengths are presented. An analysis of simultaneous observations of optical cameras in the field of view of the spectrometer shows that the emission in the “on” phase is “greener”, i.e., corresponds to less energetic precipitating electrons. Stereometric observations with a camera in observatory Lovozero gives the maximum correlation coefficient for the time series of cameras at altitudes of 145—150 km and ~92 km.
On the possibility of experiments on the excitation of artificial ultra-low and extra-low frequency emissions in the ionosphere by the FENICS installation on the Kola peninsula
Authors: Pilipenko V. A. , Mazur N. G. , Fedorov E. N. , Shevtsov A. N.
Published: October 2024

A numerical model has been developed to calculate the electromagnetic response in the ionosphere from grounded ultra-low-frequency transmitters of finite length L. Such megatransmitters are the ZEVS installation with a carrier frequency of 82 Hz and the FENICS installation, which can generate artificial emissions at frequencies from fractions of a Hz to a few hundreds of Hz. The amplitude of radiation excited in the upper ionosphere by a grounded horizontal current suspended above a high-resistance earth’s surface has been calculated. The altitude profile of the plasma parameters was reconstructed using the IRI ionospheric model. For the ZEVS transmitter (L = 60 km) powered by a current of 200 A, the simulated amplitudes of the electromagnetic response in the nighttime ionosphere can reach ~60 μV/m, which was confirmed by observations on the DEMETER satellite. According to calculations, the FENICS facility (L = 100 km), powered by a current of 100 A, can generate radiation in the nighttime upper ionosphere with a frequency of 10—100 Hz and an amplitude of up to ~60—70 μV/m. The FENICS facility can be used to excite artificial Pc1 pulsations that could be detected on low-Earth-orbit satellites (e.g., CSES). To create pulsations in the nighttime ionosphere at a frequency of 0.5 Hz with the amplitudes of the magnetic component 1 pT and the electric component 10 μV/m, the current in the FENICS antenna is to be 100 A.
Simultaneous observations of very low frequency auroral hiss, aurora, and irregular geomagnetic pulsations at the Lovozero observatory
Authors: Nikitenko A. S. , Fedorenko Yu. V. , Kleymenova N. G.
Published: October 2024

We presented the results of the analysis of the auroral hiss bursts and geomagnetic pulsations recorded at the Lovozero Observatory. The dynamics of the location of the region on the Earth’s surface, illuminated by the auroral hiss, is compared with the dynamics of the aurora accompanying the occurrence of the hiss. We found events when hiss bursts and pulsations occur simultaneously with the appearance of aurora or with an increase in their brightness. Based on the analysis, we proposed a mechanism of possible connection between the observed phenomena.
Diagnosis of the high-latitude ionosphere and spatio-temporal dynamics of auroral precipitation
Authors: Kozelov B. V. , Vorobyov V. G. , Titova E. E. , Popova T. A.
Published: October 2024

Using high-latitude observations by the Polar Geophysical Institute, the development of a typical auroral substorm on September 13, 2013, is traced. The event, according to satellite data, is linked to solar wind parameters, physical magnetospheric domains, and boundaries. The characteristics of the spatial structure of polar auroras (scaling indices, anisotropy) have been determined for typical auroral structures (quiet and rayed arcs, breakup, pulsating bands, omega structures).
Cosmic ray particles propagation in the Earth’s magnetic field defined with IGRF and CHAOS models
Authors: Proshin S. A. , Golubkov V. S. , Mayorov A. G. , Malakhov V. V.
Published: October 2024

We simulated the galactic cosmic rays’ particles propagation in the Earth’s magnetosphere, given by the IGRF and CHAOS magnetic field models, while the second of them additionally has a lithospheric field component that is absent in the first model. The power spectra of the flux of galactic cosmic rays at a fixed height above the Earth’s surface are obtained and their difference is found for large orders of the multipole expansion, l 7. For l 20, the result can be explained by the contribution of the lithospheric component of the magnetic field in the CHAOS model compared to IGRF, and for l 20, the difference in the accuracy of the description of the main field, since IGRF is limited to the 13th order of expansion.
Ultra-high energy cosmic rays’ fluorescent detector of the EUSO-SPB2 project
Authors: Belov A. A. , Klimov P. A. , Trofimov D. A.
Published: October 2024

We presented a balloon experiment EUSO-SPB2 for the study of ultrahigh and extremely high energy cosmic rays. The main characteristics of the fluorescent and Cherenkov telescopes and their scientific tasks are given. As part of the pre-flight preparation, the calibration of a multi-channel photodetector was carried out.
Spectra and angle distributions of the atmospheric neutrinos and muons from the charm particle decays
Authors: Sorokovikov M. N. , Morozova A. D. , Sinegovskaya T. S. , Sinegovsky S. I.
Published: October 2024

A new calculation of the prompt component of atmospheric leptons — muon neutrinos and muons from the decays of charmed particles is performed for the same hadron cascade model that was used in calculating the characteristics of atmospheric leptons from the decays of π- and K-mesons. Spectral zenith-angular distributions of prompt and (π, K)-leptons are obtained. The cross-energy intervals are found for which the prompt lepton fluxes contribution comparably to the fluxes of (π, K)-muons and neutrinos. The possibility is shown of the prompt neutrinos detecting at energies much lower of the cross-energy.
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Unfortunate Country
Authors: Hradečný Pavel
Published: October 2024

Ladislav Hladký: Bosna a Hercegovina. Historie nešťastné země. Nakladatelství Doplněk, Brno 1996, 216 stran, ISBN 80-85765-61-6.
Impact of the Agricultural Sector on Unemployment, Inequality and Rural Poverty: A Panel Regression Analysis in Indonesian Provinces
Authors: Suparman Suparman , Sutomo Maskuri , Anwar Chairil , Olilingo Fahrudin Zain
Published: October 2024

This study examined how the agricultural sector impacted unemployment, income inequality, and rural poverty across Indonesia’s provinces from 2015 to 2021. Using data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) and a panel regression model, the research analyzed the relationships between these factors. It also explored the structural changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-2021. The findings showed that the agricultural sector’s Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), farmer exchange rates, and informal labor significantly influenced unemployment and income inequality in rural areas. However, the pandemic did not have a major effect on income inequality or poverty levels in these areas. The GRDP and value-added in agriculture played a crucial role in reducing rural poverty. The findings also showed that the COVID-19 pandemic did not directly increase or decrease the number of poor people, but it affected informal agricultural workers due to physical distancing measures. The research highlighted the agricultural sector’s importance in addressing unemployment and inequality during the pandemic in Indonesia.
The Role of Infrastructure Investment on Inclusive Growth and Human Development Index: Evidence from Emerging Economies
Authors: Aluko Timothy O. , Ngubane Bhekabantu Sifiso
Published: October 2024

The paper examines the effect of infrastructure investment on the Human Development Index (HDI) score for five middle-income countries, namely Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, Mexico and Vietnam. The dynamic panel data model was used in the study. Data was sourced from the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme focused on the prevalence and utilisation of five types of infrastructure in the countries mentioned above: electricity, water, sanitation, transport, telecommunications, and schools. The findings show that HDI is too narrow to be used as the main tool to measure human development and suggest that water and sanitation as well as the electrification of households were crucial infrastructures that had a positive impact on the HDI and be viewed as one type of infrastructure when researching the relationship between infrastructure investment and the HDI. The paper concluded and highlighted the need for infrastructure investors and policymakers to have a multi-dimensional approach to measuring the impact they would like to make. In this way, they would have more pronounced insights about which infrastructure they should invest in and how it will improve the wellbeing of society.
Do the Migrant Workers’ Remittances foster Economic Growth in the South Asian Countries? A Panel Analysis
Authors: Akter Arjina , Ale Sonia Afrin , Islam Sheikh Monjurul
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of migrant workers’ remittances on economic growth in South Asian countries using panel data from 1980 to 2020, resulting in 123 observations. I consider here the top three remittance-receiving countries in South Asia, namely Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. The growth model is estimated using pooled ordinary least squares (OLS), fixed-effects, and random-effects approaches. The empirical results did not support the hypothesis and it indicates that migrant workers’ remittances inflow growth does not lead to growth in the three South Asian countries based on the fixed-effects method since the random-effects model is rejected in statistical tests. The analysis suggests that a 1% increase in growth of remittance inflows decreases the economic growth by approximately 1.1%, and a 1% increase in foreign direct investment inflow decreases the economic growth of sample countries by roughly 0.14%. The regression results also indicate a positive impact of trade openness on economic growth. Additionally, the study shows no significant relationship between inflation and economic progress.
Trust in Government and Tax Compliance in Indonesia and Malaysia: Do Ethics and Tax Amnesty Matter?
Authors: Novita Santi , Somya Lasmana Mienati , Mohd Yusof Nor Azrina , Safeei Roshidah , Chai Chuen Lee
Published: October 2024

This study examines the moderating role of tax amnesty and the mediating role of ethics in the relationship between trust in government and tax compliance among taxpayers in Indonesia and Malaysia. The data were analysed using the structural equation modeling to examine the mediating role of ethics and hierarchical regression analysis to test the moderating role of tax amnesty in the relationship between trust and tax compliance.  Based on the sample collection using the purposive sampling method, the study included 529 respondents from Indonesia and 137 from Malaysia. The findings reveal that the relationship between trust in government and taxpayer compliance is statistically significant with ethics as full mediator in Indonesia. However, the relationship between trust in government and tax compliance is not statistically significant in Malaysia. Ethics has a direct effect on tax compliance in both countries. Tax amnesty does not show a moderating effect in the relationship between trust in government and tax compliance. However, it plays a negative predictive role for tax compliance in Indonesia. This study will assist the government in developing tax compliance strategies to increase tax revenue with the launch of a similar program without neglecting the honest taxpayer.
Financial Performance of Banking in Indonesia: A Comparison Before and During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Nurdiniah Dade , Pangestu Yusuf
Published: October 2024

This research aims to examine the financial performance of the banking sector in Indonesia both before and during the pandemic. In the course of this investigation, financial performance was evaluated using several factors namely Loan to deposit ratio (LDR), non-performing loan (NPL), return on assets (ROA), as well as operating expenses and operating income (BOPO). Furthermore, the data used comprised information on the banking financial conditions before (2018-2019) and during the pandemic-affected periods (2020-2021). Purposive sampling was used for sample selection and the analytical methodology adopted comprised the Wilcoxon signed rank test and paired samples t-test analysis. It is also crucial to establish that the present research utilized statistical computations conducted via the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) application, with a significance level of 5%. The obtained results showed that no significant difference was identified between LDR and BOPO both before and during the pandemic. However, a substantial difference was identified between NPL and ROA over the two examined periods.
Defining Factors behind the Financial Sustainability of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) of Bangladesh
Authors: Yasmin Farhana , Sumi Mst. Sharmin Sultana , Rabeta Maliha , Ima Ummay Mahima
Published: October 2024

Bangladesh can be proudly recognized as the pioneer of the microcredit concept. This paper aims to discover the potential firm-specific factors that influence the economic stability of MFIs (microfinance institutions) in Bangladesh. The study has collected quantitative data on one sustainability variable and six predictor variables through performance analysis of the top 120 MFIs of Bangladesh from 2022 to 2023. MFIs having 110% or more operational sustainability have been regarded as financially sustainable and examined based on managerial inefficiency, MFIs size, leverage, breadth of outreach, loan intensity, and deposit mobilization. The findings revealed that except deposit mobilization, all other stated predictors have imposed statistically significant effects on the financial sustainability of the microfinance institutions of Bangladesh of which size and loan intensity have a positive impact whereas managerial inefficiency, leverage, and breadth of outreach have a negative impact. The results of the research can be utilized to increase knowledge about the factors that can be eliminated or controlled to achieve financial sustainability and eventually, all the MFIs being operated in society, especially those who are facing challenges in accumulating their funds will benefit from this research by getting an idea of which determinants to control.
Macroeconomic Stability in Bangladesh: Unraveling the Nexus between Exchange Rate, Inflation, and Export Dynamics through Nonlinear Modeling
Authors: Shahriar A. H. M. , Biswas Al Amin , Rumaly Nishat , Rayhan Md. Johir , Alam Mohammad Jahangir , Golder Uttam
Published: October 2024

This study explores the effects of exchange rate and inflation on the export of goods and services in Bangladesh. Applying Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NARDL) model and using data from 1987 to 2021, in the case of a negative shock, this study finds a significant negative long-run association of exchange rate and inflation with export. Besides, in the case of positive shock, we see a meaningful positive relationship between inflation and exports. Following the findings, this study suggests exchange rate and inflation to ensure stability in Bangladesh’s economy through the issuance of new policies considering the reduction of inflationary pressures, formulation of contractionary monetary policy, recapping exchange-traded funds, and modification of exchange rate determination.
Portfolio Optimization with Entropy-CRITIC-IDDWS- PROMETHEE Model in BIST Retail Trade Sector
Authors: Çilek Arif , Seyranlıoğlu Onur
Published: October 2024

This research aims to construct an ideal stock portfolio by using financial data from firms in the BIST Retail Trade Sector throughout the 2022-2023 timeframe. . Entropy, CRITIC, IDDWS and PROMETHEE methodologies were used in the study. The criterion weights were determined using the approaches of Entropy, CRITIC, and IDDWS. The alternatives were ranked using the PROMETHEE method. According to the Entropy method, the most effective evaluation criterion on performance is the return on equity ratio in 2022 and the asset turnover ratio in 2023, according to the CRITIC method, the financing ratio in 2022 and the current ratio in 2023, according to the IDDWS method, the financing ratio in 2022 and the asset turnover ratio in 2023.It was concluded that there were 6 companies with values between 0 and +1 in the entire 2022-2023 period, there were 6 companies on the efficient frontier. These firms are CASA, SOKM, VAKKO, BIMAS, SUWEN and TKNSA. The study has a very unique perspective in terms of both proposing a new and original integrated model (Entropy-CRITIC-IDDWS-PROMETHEE) to investors about optimal portfolio selection and testing the proposed model for the 1st time in this study and the breadth of the data set used.
Long-Run Effects of Trade Openness on Foreign Direct Investment: Evidence from Developed and Developing Countries
Authors: Benabdennour Ali , Msekni Sabrina , Lafi Mosbah
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this paper is to examine the long-run effects of trade openness on FDI for 124 developed and developing countries over the period 1996-2021. The econometric specification adopted is the ARDL model in Panel. The main results estimate that, for developed and developing countries, trade openness has a positive and significant long-run effect on FDI inflows; the long-run effect is more important for developing countries (8-13 times that of developed countries). For developing countries, the long-run effect of trade openness on FDI is greater than that of infrastructure quality (from 6.6 to 10 times). For all samples (whole, developed and developing countries), the short-run effects are insignificant. The results estimate, also, a bidirectional causality between trade openness and FDI for whole sample and for developed countries. In the light of these results, it is recommended for the government to make several strategies to attract trade: Reduce barriers for products and services, more transparency, reduce bureaucracy, create a good politic and economic environment, develop institutions, improve infrastructure and specially communication and technology.
A Critical Review of Overconfidence in Investment Decisions: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Ojha Shalini , Agarwala Amal Kumar
Published: October 2024

The precedence of behavior bias-based studies with respect to investment is quite prevalent. Hence, a bibliometric analysis of available literature may lead to fresh topics in association with overconfidence bias. The literature ranging between 1970 and 2024 were scanned using terms related to overconfidence in finance as keywords to reach the related publications. After screening, 1327 publications related to overconfidence, 728 documents were identified. Martin Weber emerged as the most cited author. SSRN electronic journal, qualitative research in financial matters and review of behavioral finance have published most cited papers in the field of overconfidence and investment decision. The United States have published highest number of papers and citations, while Germany, India and China have also emerged as nations with highest citations. The United States of America has published highest number of papers with citations. Germany, India and China have also emerged as nations with highly citated papers. Considering year on year growth in the publications, more work may be expected from the arena of overconfidence, and authors of the present study have taken the liberty to suggest a few possibilities that can be explored. Studies with risk tolerance, after pandemic impact, experience and financial/tax literacy, loss aversion and availability bias-based studies may be considered by researchers in accordance to overconfidence.
The Impact of Crude Oil Price Shock: Evidence from Bangladesh
Authors: Shen Qian , Khandoker Mohammad Sogir Hossain , Saha Joti , Bhuyan Rafiqul
Published: October 2024

This study aims to estimate the impact of crude oil price on the DSEX broad index of the Dhaka stock exchange using the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) for the study period 2013:01-2022:12. It has decomposed the oil price shock into supply side and demand side oil shock. The empirical result shows that the stock price decreases significantly with crude oil prices driven by the shock in oil production. In contrast, the improvement in global economic activity results in a shock in the oil price which has a significant positive impact on the stock price. Furthermore, the accumulated shock in oil prices has a significant positive impact on stock prices. The variance decomposition under the VEC model shows that the demand shock of oil price contributes more to the variation in stock price for the oil-importing country Bangladesh. Since different oil price shocks have different impacts, the policy maker and investors implement decisions based on the understating of the sources of the shocks.
THE IMPACT OF THE "PEKAN GAWAI DAYAK" CULTURAL EVENT ON TOURISTS' DECISION TO VISIT PONTIANAK CITY
Authors: Natasha Cindy , Facrureza Dewanta
Published: October 2024

This study aims to determine the impact of the "Pekan Gawai Dayak" cultural event on tourists' decision to visit Pontianak City. The research uses a quantitative approach with a causal relationship type of study. The subjects of this research are limited to tourists who attended the 37th Pekan Gawai Dayak Pontianak event in 2023. Data collection techniques include the use of questionnaires. Data analysis techniques use correlation tests with the help of SPSS software version 25. Based on the research results, several conclusions can be drawn, First, the Spectacularisation dimension has a significant partial influence on the Decision to Visit, as indicated by a t-value of 2.335 > t-table (1.98) and a significance value of 0.022 < 0.05.  Second, the Theme dimension does not have a significant partial influence on the Decision to Visit, as indicated by a t-value of 1.276 < t-table (1.98) and a significance value of 0.205 > 0.05. This means that respondents did not consider the theme of the Pekan Gawai Dayak event when deciding to attend the event. Third, the Immersion and Participation dimension has a significant partial influence on the Decision to Visit, as indicated by a t-value of 2.324 > t-table (1.98) and a significance value of 0.022 < 0.05. Fourth, the "Pekan Gawai Dayak" cultural event has a positive and significant simultaneous influence on tourists' Decision to Visit Pontianak City, as indicated by an F-value of 10.809 > F-table (2.70) and a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination indicates that the cultural event influences 53.6% of tourists' decision to visit Pontianak City, while the remaining 46.4% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study.
Methodological features of teaching work in the Figma editor in educational institutions
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kussebayev Ualikhan , Zhaksylyk Togzhan ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to the methodological features of teaching how to work in the Figma graphic editor in educational institutions. In the context of the rapid development of digital technologies and the growing demand for specialists proficient in modern interface design tools, Figma has become an essential component of design curricula. This graphic editor offers extensive opportunities for collaborative work, enabling students to work on projects in real-time, simplifying the process of creating and editing interfaces. The article analyzes the main advantages of using Figma in the educational process, including its accessibility, cross-platform capabilities, and integration with other design and prototyping applications. Special attention is given to pedagogical methods that are effective for teaching students, such as project-based learning, problem-based learning, and the flipped classroom approach. Various approaches to structuring the educational process are examined, including the separation of theoretical and practical lessons, the use of interactive technologies, and group projects to ensure maximum student engagement in the learning process. Furthermore, the article discusses the main challenges faced by educational institutions when integrating Figma, such as the need for teacher training, technical limitations, and the updating of educational materials. Recommendations are provided to overcome these challenges and successfully integrate Figma into the educational process, as well as perspectives on the future use of digital tools in education.
Analysis of the Work of Foreign Researchers on the Prevention of Typical Errors made by Students
Authors:   Tashkent State Pedagogical University named after Nizami, Ashirbayev Azim
Published: October 2024

The article reviews the theoretical literature on the issue of the occurrence and causes of errors in learning, identifies the types of errors. The author analyzes studies on typical errors made by students when mastering geometric problems. This article investigates how foreign researchers, including Schleppenbach and others, examine student errors in classroom settings. A key comparison is made between Chinese and American teachers, revealing different approaches: American teachers often hide or avoid discussing student mistakes, while Chinese teachers encourage students to reflect on their errors conceptually. This reflective process is essential for students to develop a deeper understanding of the material. Ball emphasizes that teachers should use mistakes as a learning tool, delving beyond simple "right or wrong" analyses. Newman's error analysis also plays a crucial role, highlighting stages where students encounter difficulties—reading, comprehension, transformation, and processing. The study also emphasizes spatial intelligence, including skills like spatial perception, mental rotation, and visualization, to assess how students solve geometric problems. Understanding the types of errors, such as procedural or encoding mistakes, is essential for improving teaching methods. Furthermore, researchers like Jacobs and Ambrose suggest that teachers can guide students to think critically about their mistakes, allowing them to correct misconceptions.
In-Silico Design and Optimization of p-BaSi₂/n-Bi₂S₃ Heterojunction for Enhanced Photovoltaic Performance
Authors: Saksham Mathur
Published: October 2024

This study aims to explore the integration of Bi2S3 as an electron transport layer (ETL) in BaSi2-based thin-film solar cells for the enhanced performance. Using the globally accepted SCAPS-1D simulation tool, a novel device architecture consisting of Al/SnO2:F/Bi2S3/BaSi2/Ni was systematically designed and optimized. Key optimization parameters include the thicknesses, carrier concentrations, bulk defect densities of each layer, interface defects, operating temperature, and the influence of series and shunt resistance on overall efficiency. The simulation results reveal that a BaSi2 layer with an optimized thickness of 1 µm and a doping concentration of 5 x 1019 cm-3, yields noteworthy outcomes. Specifically, champion efficiency (
Automatic Number Plate Recognition
Authors: Swanand Joshi  , Pramod Jejure  , Chatrasal Jadhav  , Vishal Jankar
Published: October 2024

Automatic license plate recognition (ANPR) systems have become suitable for various applications, including traffic monitoring, law enforcement, and toll collection. This paper completes the study on automatic license plate recognition (ANPR) systems that use advanced imaging technology and machine learning algorithms to achieve accuracy in license plate verification and validation. The preparation process is adopted in various ways: image acquisition, preprocessing, location plate, character segmentation, and optical character recognition (OCR). The system, which integrates deep learning models for extraction and classification, performs better in different environments. Experimental results show that the identification accuracy of the proposed ANPR exceeds 95%, demonstrating its potential in practical applications. In addition, this paper also discusses the problems encountered in ANPR implementation, including changes in plate design, illumination, and shading, and provides suggestions for future research to improve stability and efficiency. Keywords: automatic plate recognition, image processing, machine learning, optical behavior recognition, deep learning, vehicle tracking, driving license inspection.
The Imposition of Authoritarian State Sexualism: Theoretical Analysis of State Repression of Sexual Minority Groups Globally
Authors: Duke Benjamin
Published: October 2024

Numerous countries globally have governments who act to repress alternative sexual lifestyle groups. Such governments’ motives to rule in this manner are authoritarian, they wish to promote state controlled sexualism. Authoritarian state sexualism is the government's creation of a homogenized population who all think and act the same way, decided by the dominant ideology. This would include conformity with an authoritarian government of the day’s choice of sexual preference, which is virtually exclusively heterosexuality. This paper discusses covert and overt social engineering that takes place within authoritarian, socially repressive societies, which effectively drive sexual minority groups underground. Imposition of authoritarian state sexualism on people who live in sexually repressive societies, begins in their early years.
Critical Pedagogy Against the Neoliberal Agenda in Education: The Stance of Critical Educators
Authors: Giroux Henry
Published: October 2024

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The Experiences of Women and Other Minoritized Engineering Students at HBCUs: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study
Authors: Emiola-Owolabi Olushola , Efe Steve
Published: October 2024

This article explores the unique experiences and challenges faced by women, African Americans, Hispanic/Latino, Native Americans/Alaskan Natives (AHN) AHN students pursuing an engineering degree program. Drawing from existing research and literature, the article examines issues such as underrepresentation, biases, and stereotypes that can impact the academic and professional experiences of these students. It also highlights strategies and resources that women and AHN students utilize to navigate these challenges and succeed in the field of engineering. The purpose of this phenomenological descriptive qualitative study is to explore AHN engineering students' experiences as they pursued their engineering programs, and to contribute to efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the engineering profession.
From Ignorance to Empowerment: Education’s Role in Sujatha Gidla’s Ants Among Elephants
Authors: Rathee Komal , Pareek Smarika
Published: October 2024

This research paper mainly focuses on Sujatha Gidla’s Ants Among Elephants, which thoroughly explores the systematic oppression and tenacity prevalent in the Indian social structure, specifically focusing on the caste system. The comprehensive study analyses how personal decisions and environmental constraints determine identity in the context of extensive societal hierarchy. Gidla, from an academic perspective, explores the significant impact of education in promoting empowerment and upward social mobility among marginalised communities. Inspired by Indian scholars who take an interdisciplinary approach to Dalit feminism and by the lens through which Hooks interprets Black feminism. Using intersectionality, this study investigates how caste, gender, and socioeconomic issues affect Dalits in the caste system scenario to highlight their marginalization.
An Empirical Inquiry into the Nature of Systematic Discrimination and Trajectory of Increasing Communal Segregation in India
Authors: Parwez Sazzad
Published: October 2024

This study explores the ongoing communal discrimination of Muslims and forced segregation. This large-scale discrimination of Muslims at every level is a recent phenomenon, primarily attributed to regular religious riots and stat neglect to the issue. The study relies on field evidence and extensive literature review to understand the nature of the ghettoization process. In recent decades, Gujarat has become a focal point of communal tension, forces Muslim population to relocate to several within the state and sometime other parts of the country in search of safety from their original locations. It uses Juhapura area as a case to illustrate the discriminatory processes. These ghettos are underdeveloped and lack the physical and socioeconomic infrastructure necessary for a basic standard of living.
Exploring Suggestions from Educational Leaders and ChatGPT for Addressing Problems of Practice in TeleED
Authors: Kim Younglong , Curry Katherine , Fiegener Ashlyn
Published: October 2024

Educational leaders are faced with multi-faceted dilemmas that place decision-making at the heart of their day-to-day work. For support, they often turn to collaborative networks of experienced educators, such as Project ECHO, for solutions to address challenges they encounter while working in the field. The availability of generative AI technology, however, may have potential for informing the solutions to complex educational dilemmas as well, saving time and offering efficiency for problem solving. This study compares solutions for three problems of practice (PoP) that were generated through ChatGPT software and those proposed by the educational leaders in TeleED, an online professional development platform. The problem of practice in this study refers to complex, real-world challenges or problems shared by educational leaders. Findings indicate that solutions to these PoPs showed similarities, suggesting that both ChatGPT and the educational leaders in TeleED highlight ideas such as documentation and peer mentoring to address challenges. This reflects ChatGPT’s ability to generate applicable solutions to complex problems that somewhat mirror solutions posed by leaders. However, educational leaders offered solutions that were nuanced, context specific, and contained explanations of resources and experiences that enhanced discussions. Findings suggest that ChatGPT may have utility for enhancing decision-making but not replacing the human element.
Cultural Collaborative Ways of Knowing, Doing, Valuing and Becoming: A ‘Pandheri Guff’ Inquiry of Nepali Women Scholars
Authors: Dhungana Parbati , Sunar Pushpa Kumari , Maharjan Babita , Suwal Sachita , Dahal Niroj
Published: October 2024

In Nepal, women are facing challenges in academia due to gender biases and limited opportunities. This article explores the experiences of Nepali women scholars who are redefining traditional knowledge, which is typically confined to textbooks, notes, and lectures. These critical issues are often ignored in academic settings. However, women academicians can overcome these barriers by collaborating, reflecting on their experiences, and seeking innovative solutions. To this end, the authors introduce Pandheri Guff, a traditional Nepali method for discussing and addressing such issues. Subscribing Pandheri Guff as a method, the authors engaged in a cultural Nepali collaborative inquiry, combining their narratives to create meaning. Their virtual weekly meetings, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic, focused on reflections about class participation, assignments, and learning experiences over two months by documenting their insights in Google Docs. The analysis is categorized into four themes: believing, meditative, doubting, and dismantling ways of knowing. This method fosters a judgment-free environment for sharing experiences, enhancing their learning, and empowering them to transform themselves. This article argued that this cultural approach advances understanding of women’s knowledge acquisition and enhances higher education learning by providing a collaborative and reflective space to overcome gender biases and improve learning experiences
Gaya Bahasa Lead Berita Pada Kanal Daerah Media RRI.Co.Id
Authors: Nisfah Dianti Mawaddah Harahap  , Fani Nur Jannah
Published: October 2024

Nowadays, online media has become the primary source for public to access information. These platforms offer a diverse range of content, from business and politics to technology and entertainment. News, as an informational product of online media, plays a crucial role in conveying facts and ideas that are engaging to the audience. This study aims to analyze the application of language style in writing leads on the regional channel of rri.co.id Jakarta network. The methodology employed is descriptive, utilizing data collection techniques such as literature review, direct observation during an industry internship at Radio Republik Indonesia, and interviews with editorial staff. From the analysis of 10 news articles published in December 2023, it was found that only 20 percent of the leads met the concise criteria (30-45 words), while 80 percent exceeded this limit. The most frequently used elements were "What" and "Who."The conclusion of this research indicates that the leads in news articles on the regional RRI.co.id channel do not fully meet all 5W+1H elements and the necessary concise characteristics to attract readers' attention. This suggests a need for improvement in lead writing to be more effective in delivering information to the public. This study provides insights into the importance of language style in online journalism to enhance news appeal.Keywords: Online media, Lead, 5W+1H
ЗМІСТ І СТРУКТУРА ВИБІРКОВОЇ ДИСЦИПЛІНИ «ОСНОВИ ХІМІЧНОЇ МЕТРОЛОГІЇ» ДЛЯ ПІДГОТОВКИ МАГІСТРІВ ЗА СПЕЦІАЛЬНІСТЮ 226 «ФАРМАЦІЯ, ПРОМИСЛОВА ФАРМАЦІЯ»
Authors: Пушкарьова Ярослава Миколаївна , Стучинська Наталія Василівна , Зайцева Галина Миколаївна
Published: October 2024

Сучасні фармацевти все більше залучаються до роботи в мультидисциплінарних командах, де їхній внесок у діагностику, лікування та профілактику захворювань стає більш значущим. Хімічна метрологія, як наука про вимірювання, відіграє важливу роль у фармацевтичній практиці, оскільки дає змогу забезпечити точність і надійність хімічних аналізів, необхідних для розроблення, виробництва та контролю якості лікарських препаратів. Знання хімічної метрології є цінним фактором у формуванні компетентного працівника фармацевтичної галузі, здатного забезпечувати високу якість і безпеку фармацевтичної продукції та сприяти інноваціям у галузі. У статті висвітлено структуру і зміст вибіркового компонента «Основи хімічної метрології» для студентів ІІ курсу фармацевтичного факультету денної форми навчання Національного медичного університету імені О.О. Богомольця. Обґрунтовано необхідність викладання цієї дисципліни здобувачам вищої освіти за спеціальністю 226 «Фармація, промислова фармація». Курс спрямований на формування розуміння метрологічного обґрунтування методик контролю якості лікарських засобів та їх метрологічного забезпечення, підготовку здобувачів вищої освіти до виконання професійних обов’язків згідно з вимогами національних та/або міжнародних стандартів. Визначено компетентності та очікувані результати навчання, набуттю яких сприяє вивчення запропонованої навчальної дисципліни. Засвоєні практичні навички та уміння полягають у самостійному проведенні статистичного оброблення результатів хімічного (фармацевтичного) експерименту, інтерпретації та оцінюванні результатів аналізу лікарських засобів згідно з вимогами Державної Фармакопеї України. Конкретизовано тематику лекцій та практичних занять, їхню мету та основні завдання. Проаналізовані особливості проведення практичних занять. Кейс-технології визначаються ефективним навчальним методом для досягнення поставлених освітніх цілей. Саме застосування кейсів під час лекцій та практичних занять допомогло показати здобувачам вищої освіти міцний зв’язок між метрологією та фармацією, відкрити практичну значущість отриманих знань та умінь, що сприяло глибшому розумінню матеріалу та підвищенню активації пізнавальної діяльності.