bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Transitional Justice and the Question of Ethnic Crises in Nigeria
Authors: Folami Olakunle
Published: December 2023

British colonialism forced different ethnic groups together to form a nation called Nigeria. Since independence in 1960, the country has witnessed series of ethnic conflict. Various factors have contributed to this, such as political manipulation, marginalisation, corruption, favouritism, census manipulation, exploitation, inequality and others. These extraneous factors have affected the unity, peace, development and progress of the country. The question is whether wholesale transitional justice mechanisms should be employed to resolve myriads of ethnic crises in the country. What are the other forms of transitional justice mechanism to be adopted? While acknowledging the relative peace and stability recorded, adopted peacebuilding methods have not led to effective and enduring peace in Nigeria. Additional peacebuilding mechanisms should be considered such as reparations, institutional reforms and prosecution. To ensure peaceful coexistence is strengthened, transitional justice mechanisms must be holistic. Therefore, this Chapter concluded that peacebuilding methods could be complemented by justice, reparations, security, vetting, prosecution, development and guarantees of non-repetition of conflicts.
Antioxidant Roles/Functions of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Authors: Agwu Eunice , Ezihe Christian , Kaigama Gyelkur
Published: December 2023

Antioxidant plays important roles in cellular function and has been implicated in processes associated with aging, vascular and inflammatory damage, and cancer. Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble essential vitamin with antioxidant properties found in both animals and plants but cannot be synthesized by humans and must be obtained from the diet. Ascorbic acid possessed antioxidant property and readily scavenge reactive oxygen and nitrogen species which are associated with lipid peroxidation, damage of DNA, and proteins. Ascorbic acid as an antioxidant contributes to the maintenance of the vascular system, the reduction of atherogenesis through regulation of collagen synthesis, and the production of prostacyclin and nitric oxide. It reacts with compounds like histamine and peroxides to reduce inflammatory responses. Its antioxidant property is also associated with the reduction of cancer incidences. Ascorbic acid plays a role as a redox cofactor and catalyst in a biological system such as in the conversion of the neurotransmitter dopamine to norepinephrine, in peptide amidation, and in tyrosine metabolism. In the food industry, ascorbic acid is often added to food treated with nitrite in order to reduce the generation of nitrosamines (a carcinogen), found in sausages and cold cuts.
Leveraging Dendrimer Macromolecules for the Encapsulation and Stabilisation of Nano-Sized Ruthenium Catalysts: Evaluation of Catalytic Reaction Kinetics in the Reduction of Pollutants Organic Dyes, Oxidation of Alcohols and Alkenes as Well as Hydrogenation Reactions
Authors: Maumela Mulisa , Bingwa Ndzondelelo
Published: December 2023

Encapsulation of nano-sized metal catalysts within the dendrimers macromolecules’ frameworks has been well documented thus far. Dendrimers are described as symmetric, monodispersed macromolecules resembling a tree-like branched structure and have been utilised as both a template and stabilising agent for the fabrication of metal (noble and non-noble) nano-catalysts. For this purpose, different types of dendrimers can be employed. The use of dendrimers for metal catalysts stabilisation or encapsulation offers several advantages in catalysis. For example, the dendrimer template allows the synthesis of catalytically active monodispersed nanoparticles and the dendrimers template itself does not passivate the metal active atoms during the catalytic process. Additionally, dendrimers have the potential to act as a “vehicle” that can be leveraged for the fabrication of heterogeneous catalysts. For example, surface groups of the dendrimers can be functionalised to chemically link the dendrimer-encapsulated nanoparticles (DENs) with solid supports such as silica. A significant number of studies on the synthesis and catalytic evaluation of dendrimer-metal nanocomposite materials (e.g. Ruthenium-based) onvarious reactions can be found in the literature. This chapter, however, will particularly focus on the recent developments on the synthesis, characterisation and catalytic applications of dendrimer-derived (colloidal and supported) Ruthenium catalysts.
Massive MIMO without CSI: When Non-Coherent Communication Meets Many Antennas
Authors: José López Morales Manuel , Chen-Hu Kun , García Armada Ana
Published: December 2023

Under high-mobility scenarios, the traditional coherent demodulation schemes (CDS) have limited performance, because reference signals cannot effectively track the channel variations with an affordable overhead. As an alternative solution, non-coherent demodulation schemes (NCDS) based on differential modulation have been proposed. Even in the absence of reference signals, they are capable of outperforming the CDS with a reduced complexity. The literature on NCDS laid the theoretical foundations for simplified channel and signal models, often single-carrier and spatially uncorrelated flat-fading channels. This chapter explains the most recent results assuming orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) signaling and realistic channel models.
Electrochemical Investigation of Heat Treated PtRu Nanoparticles Prepared by Modified Polyol Method for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Application
Authors: Nurudeen Adewunmi Adebare , Sello Seroka Ntalane , Huaneng Su , Lindiwe Eudora Khotseng
Published: December 2023

In this work, heat-treated PtRu metal alloys based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) were synthesized using modified polyol approach for methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) in acidic conditions at 2500, 3500, and 4500 C. The catalysts physical and electrochemical properties were investigated. The High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HR-TEM) was used to determine the shape, particle size, and particle size distribution of the catalysts, where spherical and agglomerated PtRu nanoparticles with narrow particle size distribution were observed with particle sizes ranging from 0.600 to 1.005 nm. Their crystalline sizes were assessed using the XRD with catalysts presenting a face-centered crystal structure, which is typical of platinum structures with crystalline sizes ranging from 0.500 to 1.180 nm. Energy-Dispersive Spectroscopy, (EDS), was used to identify the elements. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) was used to determine the electroactive surface area (ECSA) and MOR of the electrocatalysts, whereas electrochemical impedance spectrometry (EIS) and chronoamperometry (CA) were used to study their electro-kinetics and stability towards MOR, respectively. PtRu/MWCNT electrocatalysts alloyed at 450°C showed better electroactivity and kinetics as compared to other catalysts, evident from the highest current density of 19.872 mA/cm2 and lowest charge transfer resistance of 0.151 kΩ from CA and EIS, respectively.
Experimental Investigation on Drying of Forest Biomass Particles in a Mechanically Stirred Fluidized Bed
Authors: Moreno-Muñoz Rogelio , Antolín-Giraldo Gregorio , Reyes-Salinas Alejandro
Published: December 2023

This chapter reflects a review of the results obtained in several investigations on the fluidization process of wet biomass particles in a mechanically stirred fluidized bed equipment. For the experimental purposes, an experimental equipment with a drying column of 300 mm in diameter is used. Using the Ergun equation, the fluodynamic behavior of the bed is analyzed to obtain, from the measurements of pressure drops in the bed and imposed velocities, the specific gas-particle contact surface; such interfacial surface varies between 5758 and 7317 m2 m–3 for dry particles and between 2774 and 4444 m2 m–3 for high humidity particles. Subsequently, the phenomena of heat and mass transfer by convection between the fluidizing gas and the biomass particles during the drying process are studied. The gas-particle heat and mass transfer coefficients are determined, considering stirrer rotation speeds between 1 and 2 rev s–1. The convective coefficients vary between 13 and 25.7 W m–2 K–1 for heat transfer and between 6 x 10–3 and 20 x 10–3 m s–1 for mass transfer; thus, correlations have been obtained between the Nusselt and Reynolds numbers and between the Sherwood and Reynolds numbers, respectively, valid in the Reynolds number range between 102 and 257.
Enhancing Maize (Zea maysL.) Crop through Advanced Techniques: A Comprehensive Approach
Authors: Kumar Singh Vikas , Pundir Saksham , Chaturvedi Deepti , Kaur Arshdeep , Pandey Abhishek , Mandal Shreya , Kumar Rahul , Kumar Singh Ramesh , Pal Bhati Harish , Singh Dhanda Parmdeep , Yadav Alpa , Kole Chittaranjan , Kaushik Prashant
Published: December 2023

Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most widely cultivated crops globally, making significant contributions to food, animal feed, and biofuel production. However, maize yield is greatly affected by various climate and soil factors, and it faces hindrances due to abiotic stresses, such as drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, and cold conditions. In confronting these hurdles, the field of crop breeding has transformed thanks to high-throughput sequencing technologies (HSTs). These advancements have streamlined the identification of beneficial quantitative trait loci (QTL), associations between markers and traits (MTAs), as well as genes and alleles that contribute to crop improvement. Presently, well-established omics techniques like genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics are being integrated into maize breeding studies. These approaches have unveiled new biological markers can enhance maize’s ability to withstand a range of challenges. In this chapter, we explore the current understanding of the morpho-physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying maize resistance and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. We focus on the use of omics techniques to enhance maize’s ability to withstand these challenges. Moreover, it emphasizes the significant potential of integrating multiple omics techniques to tackle the challenges presented by biotic and abiotic stress in maize productivity, contrasting with singular approaches.
Disseny de màquines. Vol. 4-2, Selecció de materials 2
Authors: Riba Romeva Carles
Published: December 2023

Els objectius d'aquest text són proporcionar criteris per a la selecció de materials en el disseny de màquines i, alhora, oferir una panoràmica dels principals materials usats en aquesta disciplina tot facilitant una estructura comuna de taules i propietats i ressaltant els trets més característics de l'aplicació de cada un d'ells. El contingut es reparteix en dos fascicles: El primer conté el capítol 1 sobre criteris de selecció i el capítol 2 sobre els acers i foses; el segon conté el capítol 3 sobre metalls no fèrrics i el capítol 4 sobre materials no metàl·lics.
Els Robots industrials. Vol. 1, Característiques
Authors: Riba Romeva Carles
Published: December 2023

Els robots a la indústria. Aplicacions i terminals. Implantació i estudi de casos.
Extensometria
Authors: Martín i Batlle Mateu , Roure Fernández Francisco , Sanz Rubies Jesús
Published: December 2023

Conté: 1. Galgues extensomètriques. 2. Mesuraments. 3. Instrumentació.
Arquitectura per a l'ancianitat
Authors: Saura Carulla Magdalena
Published: December 2023

Aquest treball sobre arquitectura per a l'ancianitat continua tenint vigència uns anys després de la seva realització, atès que el problema de l'habitatge per a l'ancianitat no fa més que créixer. Aquesta monografia inicia un camí de pautes de disseny. És a dir, uns estudis que aconsellen a l'arquitecte que ha de fer un tipus d'edifici determinat quines són les característiques formals i funcionals a les quals ha de donar resposta. Aquestes característiques específiques tenen el seu origen en la particular "cultura" que els usuaris tenen per la seva condició d'ancians, de presoners, d'infants, etc. Amb aquests estudis es vol demostrar la importància de les ciències socials per a l'arquitectura.
Tratamiento digital de la señal : una introducción experimental
Authors: Vallverdú Bayés Sisco , Rodríguez Fonollosa José Adrián , Moreno Bilbao M. Asunción
Published: December 2023

El presente libro, formado por un manual de estudio y un manual de prácticas, ofrece una introducción al tratamiento digital de la señal que combina el estudio teórico con la posibilidad de experimentar con señales analógicas y digitales los conceptos aprendidos. El texto va acompañado por un disquete que incluye el programa 62, una herramienta interactiva que permite trabajar con señales y sistemas discretos, y las secuencias y los sistemas empleados en los ejemplos y los ejercicios que forman parte integrada del manual de estudio. El mismo programa 62 es el útil de laboratorio que el manual de prácticas requiere para el empleo de tratamiento digital de la señal en un entorno analógico. Este libro, dirigido inicialmente a los estudiantes de Señales y Sistemas II de la ETSETB, proporciona todo el material de estudio necesario para seguir la asignatura (texto de teoría, prácticas de laboratorio y colección de problemas) con una visión integrada y con un marcado carácter experimental.
Unions cargolades
Authors: Fenollosa Coral Josep
Published: December 2023

Tecnologia de les unions cargolades. Normativa sobre unions cargolades. Unió sotmesa a càrrega axial. Bases de càlcul. Unió sotmesa a càrrega axial. Muntatge amb tensió i força separadora posterior. Càlcul d'unions amb força separadora axial. Unió sotmesa a càrrega transversal.
Programació pràctica en C++
Authors: Gatius Vila Marta , López Herrera Josefina , Martín Prat Àngela , Romero Moral Óscar , Valverde Ruiz Alfonso , Xhafa Xhafa Fatos , Esquerra Llucià Ignasi , Amirian Basiri Gerard
Published: December 2023

L'objectiu d'aquest llibre és introduir el lector en la programació, facilitant-li l'aprenentatge dels conceptes fonamentals de programació i d'un dels llenguatges amb més projecció (el C++). Alhora, volem potenciar les capacitats intel·lectuals generals necessàries per a la programació, especialment l'abstracció i el raonament lògic. El llibre està orientat als cursos d'introducció a la informàtica dels estudis d'enginyeries no informàtiques en general, si bé es pot utilitzar també en estudis d'altres nivells, com ara els últims cursos de batxillerat. El llibre s'estructura en sis capítols i un annex. Al primer capítol, després d'una introducció breu a la informàtica, s'expliquen els conceptes de llenguatge de programació, sistemes de numeració i àlgebra de Boole. Als cinc capítols següents es presenten els conceptes fonamentals per realitzar programes: operadors i tipus de dades, seqüències, accions i funcions, taules i estructures.
Architecture of intelligent SIEM for detecting cyber incidents in databases of military information and communication systems.
Authors: Subach I. , Vlasenko O.
Published: December 2023

The article looks at the current supply of cyber defense to the databases of information and communication systems. The effectiveness of continuous visits to databases is analyzed. The analysis indicates that existing systems are not immune to security, which is a critical aspect in the field of cybersecurity. A new approach to the architecture of the SIEM system is being introduced, which is aimed at different parts of the protection circuit of the information and communication system. The fragmented architecture makes it possible to effectively detect and respond to cyber attacks at all levels of protection, from the operating system to databases. A new approach is being introduced to ensure cyber security of databases with the benefit of the intelligent capabilities of the SIEM system. The main aspect of this architecture is rich database protection, which allows you to effectively detect and respond to cyber attacks. The registration approach includes the addition of data from different levels to the security circuit of the information and communication system, the module for analyzing data about categories in the database, which operates on the basis of The use of fuzzy multiplicity theory methods, fuzzy logic inference and rule correlation module to improve the detection of cyber incidents. And also the integration of OLAP technologies to provide a deep and analytical view of the database security system. The architecture for identifying cyber incidents has been designed to improve the efficiency of identifying cyber incidents related to the functioning of the database of information and communication systems and. The result of the investigation is a reduction in the capabilities of the SIEM system in identifying and responding to cyber identities in the database of the military information system. Further, we directly monitor the operational model of the cybersecurity system of the information and communication system database.
Approach to determining the technical state of microprocessor systems implemented on software-reconfiguration logic.
Authors: Shtanenko S. , Samokhvalov Y. , Toliupa S.
Published: December 2023

The article proposes an approach to determining the technical state of microprocessor systems implemented on programmable logic device (PLD). An analysis of the existing methods and ways of determining the technical condition of microprocessor systems implemented on one or more large/very large integrated circuits (LSI/VLSI) with a rigid internal architecture is carried out, the disadvantages and advantages are given. In order to improve the efficiency of determining the technical state of microprocessor systems implemented on software-reconfigurable logic, the article proposes to intellectualize the procedure of control, detection and localization of faults by using a neural network, while implementing the concept of creating a neural network system for recognizing the technical state. Note that the task of determining the technical condition of complex technical systems, which are microprocessor systems, coincides with the passing of pattern recognition according to many criteria, therefore, using a neural network, it is possible to achieve higher results in diagnosing malfunctions of microprocessor systems compared to classical diagnostic systems. It is assumed that the proposed diagnostic system with elements of artificial intelligence will be directly embedded in the microprocessor system, while implementing the concept of embedded control and diagnostic systems. The implementation of the proposed approach thanks to the application of intelligent systems will allow to significantly increase the reliability of determining the technical state of microprocessor systems and, as a result, can become the basis for the design of highly reliable, durable, resilient, cyber-resistant complex technical systems.
The Potential Of Using Plant Extracts As Natural Absorbents For Salinity Reduction In Irrigation Water
Authors:   Department of Agricultural College and Research Institute, Vazhavachanur, Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India, Arunkumar V. , Ananthi K. , Jamuna S. , Yuvaraj M. , Vijayakumar M. ,   Department of Agricultural College and Research Institute, Kudumiyanmalai, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India
Published: December 2023

Groundwater was polluted mostly by sea water intrusion in coastal areas and it has an adverse effect on crop growth and productivity. Desalination using natural bioabsorbents may be economical and eco-friendly approach. Hence to utilize the organic amendments a study was undertaken to characterize the chemical constituents of various organic amendments and to find out the suitable amendment for reducing the salinity of groundwater. The results of the laboratory experiment revealed that among all the bio adsorbents, Moringa seed powder (T1) and Amla bark powder (T5) @ 0.5 per cent concentration showed a better reduction of EC in the water samples from 4.57 dS m-1 to 4.12 and 4.06 dS m-1, respectively at 144 hours of incubation. Though the moringa seed powder reduced the salt load of water but caused a foul odour on the fourth day of treatment. The Amla bark powder @ 0.5 per cent concentration were used in water having different concentrations of EC viz., 3.54 (E1), 4.91 (E2), 6.50 (E3), 8.15 (E4), 10.57 (E5) and 13.28 (E6) dS m-1. The EC of the water samples were reduced to 3.46 (E1), 4.67 (E2), 6.21 (E3), 7.69 (E4), 9.18 (E5) and 11.31 (E6) dS m-1. From the study, it is concluded the use of organic amendments also showed better results for the reduction of salt content in the groundwater samples.
Exploring The Genetic Diversity Studies In Little Millet (Panicum Sumatrense) Using Multivariate Tools – Principal Component Analysis And Cluster Analysis
Authors:   Regional Research Station, Paiyur, India, Geetha K. , Divya Divya , Srividhya S. , Thilagam P. , Allwin L. ,   Horticulture College & Research Institute, Jeenur RRS, Ambasamudram, India
Published: December 2023

The depletion of biodiversity not only distracts the process of plant development designed for genetic enrichment but also disrupts the ultimate services that the ecosystem offered to humanity. Evaluation of variability is a multidimensional problem. The multivariate statistical tools aids in a comparative evaluation of genetic variability. The availability of access to diverse genetic material is important to be successful in any plant breeding effort. Sixty-three little millet genotypes were evaluated for determining the genetic divergence. Observations were recorded on days to fifty percent flowering, days to maturity, plant height, flag leaf length, flag leaf width, peduncle length, peduncle exertion, length of inflorescence, and grain yield per plant. Analysis of variance imparted significant differences for most of the characters studied. The first three principal components having Eigen value more than one are cumulatively contributing 67.97% to the total variability. PC1 has the contribution from the traits viz., days to fifty percent flowering (0.39), days to maturity (0.39), flag leaf width (0.22), and grain yield (0.33) which accounted for 36.90 % of total variability indicating these traits contributed more to the total variance. Cluster analysis revealed that the little millet genotypes were grouped into four clusters based on hierarchical clustering. Cluster II comprised the highest number of (21) genotypes whereas Cluster III consisted of the lowest number of (10) genotypes. This analysis reveals the presence of wide genetic variance in little millet breeding lines
S.R. Romania’s Western Border - the Battlefield between Two Categories of Young People
Authors: Păcurar Lucica Nicoleta ,   Zeta Books
Published: December 2023

The young generation of the ’80s was born and entirely educated under communist ideology. And yet indoctrination failed for some of these young people, who saw the West as a symbol of a better society to aspire to. In order to escape from S.R. Romania, some of them risked their lives in the “adventure” of crossing the border illegally. The main opponents of the fugitives, the border guards, were part of the same age group. In many cases, they behaved brutally toward the fugitives. Did they come to see them as traitors, or was it just the context in which this adversity manifested itself mixed with the soldiers’ fear of their superiors’ punishments? The study is part of a more extensive research regarding the phenomenon of illegal border crossing during Ceaușescu`s dictatorship. Through this study, I aim to analyse the two situations in which some of the young people of the ’80s could find themselves: opponents of the regime (when fleeing to the West was a form of protest) and involuntary “servants” of the system, such as border soldiers, respectively. Also, I focused on identifying the reasons for the conflict between the two categories of young people belonging to the same generation.
Albatros – a Publishing House for the Romanian Communist Youth, 1970-1989
Authors: Vasile Cristian ,   Zeta Books
Published: December 2023

This paper examines the profile of the Albatros Publishing House in Bucharest (specialising in youth literature) and the activity of its director, writer Mircea Sântimbreanu. He held this position for almost two decades and recounted his experience in a volume of memoirs. I tried to explore these memoirs mainly in parallel with accounts from archival documents and secondary literature. The Albatros Publishing House was a micro-universe for assessing the impact of successive ideological offensives by the Romanian Communist Party on book production and on the youth in general (mainly the July 1971 Theses and the other party directives of the 1970s, as well as the Mangalia Theses of 1983). By the 1980s, the regime’s propaganda had acquired ultra-nationalistic nuances. This paper will also exemplify such developments by discussing the scandal generated by the 1983 publication of Saturnalii by Corneliu Vadim Tudor, a volume of poems with strong antisemitic tenor. Using mainly diaries, journals, secondary literature and archival documents, this article also analyses the strategies deployed by the communist regime in order to coerce the young generation – through the agency of publishing houses – to assume the new literary-political ideology of revolutionary humanism (the Socialist Realism of the Ceaușescu era).
On syntactic shifts in the translation of music‑bound texts, illustrated by the example of recitative translation
Authors: Agnetta Marco
Published: December 2023

Texts that display multiple relationships with nonverbal elements (music, images, scene) are likely to demonstrate more than others that some forms of translation cannot, or cannot yet, be fully taken over by machines. The human translator remains the final authority for weighing the many choices and their consequences when transferring a polysemiotic artifact from one cultural context into another. The subject of this book chapter is the effects of translational decisions on the syntactic connection between music and language. Comparing the recitatives from Gluck’s Italian‑language opera Orfeo ed Euridice (1762) with a French translation by Pierre‑Louis Moline (1774)—as well as two German translations, by Heinrich Abert (1914) and Hans Swarowsky (1962)—the chapter shows the resultant changes in the target text when completely new recitatives are composed, or when attempting to ensure that the original music be preserved in the translation.
Hermeneutik und Kreativität christlicher traditio im Kontext des Religionsunterrichts
Authors: Hild Christian
Published: December 2023

Because of the influence of globalisation, pluralisation, individualisation and secularisation, children and teenagers are increasingly distancing themselves from the Christian traditio since they either do not understand or barely understand its specific language, whether it be its vocabulary, syntax or semantics. This has a concrete effect on religious education, whose subject matter, Christian traditio, lacks appeal for many students. Religious education and didactics react by attempting to translate the language of Christian traditio, which is perceived as difficult, into the language worlds of the students. Although this appears to be a logical consequence, it raises questions in theological and translatological terms that need to be clarified in different ways. Elaborating and addressing these questions takes place on two levels: Firstly, this chapter takes up the discourse on religious education and didactics in order to articulate the churches’ pronouncements in this regard. Secondly, task formats from lesson plans for Protestant and Catholic religious education are discussed in light of the present author’s own pedagogy. At issue is encouraging the students to make intra‑, interlingual and intersemiotic translations of the Christian traditio. Both levels are explored against the background of the opportunities but also limitations that arise in view of a theologically and translatologically appropriate translation of the Christian traditio placed under the sign of hermeneutics and creativity.
Performative Übersetzungen – Skizze eines Arbeitsfeldes
Authors: Kandler Johannes
Published: December 2023

The field of performative translation focuses on forms of translation as they result from the influence of the human body in its psycho‑physical form. The human body, which is involved in productions such as a dance performances or in church processions, functions as a media relay for the translation to be performed: through it and on it, transformation processes are connected. This transformation performs two translation services: on the one hand, it extends from the sensual impression of a template to the (individual) ideas related to it and, on the other hand, from the (individual) ideas to a body movement related to it. In terms of the latter translatory step, however, regulatory measures are often implemented, and these are intended to dictate performativity vis‑à‑vis the individual. They can accordingly be described retrospectively as disciplining measures in regards to the individual and his or her capacity for imagination insofar as the individual imagination is determined as something that endangers the social (e.g. the procession of the faithful, the choreography of the dance ensemble), because it is hypertrophic and must therefore be subdued if it proves necessary. The term performative translation can thus be used to address not only aesthetic but also discursive issues.
Pengaruh Pembelajaran Berbasis Inquiry dan Faktor Usia serta Motivasi terhadap Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan
Authors: Elastari Matondang Silvia
Published: December 2023

Hasil belajar mahasiswa dapat dipengaruhi oleh faktor internal dan eksternal. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar mahasiswa dengan pembelajaran berbasis inquiry, serta untuk mengetahui apakah adanya pengaruh faktor usia dan motivasi terhadap hasil belajar mahasiswa.  Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh mahasiswa tadris kimia yang dibelajarkan dengan struktur atom pada semester genap tahun ajaran 2022/2023. Sampel penelitian ini adalah seluruh mahasiswa tadris kimia UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addry Padangsidimpuan dengan jumlah mahasiswa 23 orang. Analisis instrumen penelitian dan uji hipotesis penelitian ini menggunakan program SPSS 22 for windows. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil belajar mahasiswa meningkat dengan pembelajaran inquiry dan faktor usia dan motivasi tidak ada mempengaruhi hasil belajar  mahasiswa dimana Sig. (2-tailed) > α (0.938 > 0.05) dan (0.513 > 0.05) artinya hipotesis ditolak dengan tingkat signifikan 5%.
Peningkatan Kepercayaan Diri dan Minat Kerja Staf Honor BPKAD Kab. Langkat Melalui Apresiasi dan Motivasi
Authors: Ramadhan Taufiq , Widian Saragih Mujahid
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi dampak dari motivasi dan apresiasi terhadap peningkatan kepercayaan diri dan minat kerja individu di lingkungan kerja. Kepercayaan diri diartikan sebagai keyakinan individu terhadap kemampuan dan nilai dirinya, sedangkan minat kerja mencakup ketertarikan dan komitmen terhadap pekerjaan yang dijalani. Penelitian ini bertujuan menentukan strategi motivasi dan pemberian apresiasi dapat berkontribusi terhadap peningkatan kepercayaan diri dan minat kerja yang lebih positif. Lokasi praktik kerja lapangan penulis yaitu berada di Jl. Khaiaril Anwar No.1, Kwala Bingai, Kec. Stabat, Kabupaten Langkat, Sumatera Utara. Serta dalam praktik ini tahapan yang digunakan merupakan tahapan intervensi pada level mikro yaitu tahapan case work dari Skidmore Thackeray dan Farley dalam Adi (2005: 149) yang terdiri dari tahap penelitian, tahap pengkajian, tahap intervensi, dan tahap terminasi.

Hasil yang diperoleh dari kegiatan praktik ini menunjukan peningkatan kepercayaan diri dan minat kerja staf honor di kantor BPKAD Kab. Langkat.
ANALISIS KEBUTUHAN TRAFFIC LIGHT PADA SIMPANG TAMAN KOTA KETAPANG
Authors: Puspita Anggi , Kurnila Nely
Published: December 2023

Peningkatan volume lalu lintas merupakan masalah yang menyebabkan kemacetan suatu ruas jalan khususnya di jalan perkotaan. Permasalahan titik kemacetan umumnya terjadi pada persimpangan, bias dijumpai pada simpang empat Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Jalan Panembahan Bandala, dan Jalan Basuki Rahmat yang berpotensi menimbulkan kecelakaan, antrian kemacetan dan tundaaan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui perlu atau tidaknya pemasangan traffic light pada simpang tersebut. Data sekunder yang digunakan adalah data penduduk Kabupaten Ketapang dan peta lokasi penelitian. Data primer diperoleh dari pengamatan langsung di lapangan melalui survey geometrik dan survey volume lalu lintas pada hari Kamis (mewakili hari kerja), d a n nSabtu-Minggu (mewakili hari libur). Analisis data menggunakan MKJI 1997. Pada hari kerja, puncak sore nilai kapasitas (C) sebesar 2.794,1 smp/jam, arus lalu lintas (Q) sebesar 2.376,4 smp/jam, derajat kejenuhan (DS) 0,85, peluang antrian (QP) sebesar 57,40%-29,04%. Pada hari libur, puncak sore dengan nilai kapasitas (C) sebesar 2.948,14 smp/jam, arus lalu lintas (Q) sebesar 2.680,4 smp/jam, derajat kejenuhan (DS) 0,91, peluang antrian (QP) sebesar 65,53%-33,22%. Hasil analisis pada simpang Taman Kota Ketapang perlu dilakukan perencanaan pemasangan traffic light karena sudah melampaui 750 kendaraan/jam selama 8 jam yang merupakan salah satu kriteria pemasangan alat pemberi isyarat lampulalu lintas (APILL).
Karakteristik Marshall Penggunaan Slag Sebagai Penambah Agregat Kasar Pada Campuran Asphalt Concrete Binder Course (AC-BC)
Authors: Cahyadi Lutfi , Suratmin Suratmin , Ravi Ahmad
Published: December 2023

Aspal beton (Asphalt Concrete) merupakan salah satu jenis perkerasan lentur yang umum digunakan di Indonesia. Aspal beton merupakan suatu lapisan pada konstruksi jalan raya yang terdiri dari campuran aspal keras dan agregat yang bergradasi vmenerus (well graded), dicampur, dihamparkan dan dipadatkan dalam keadaan panas pada suhu tertentu. Pada penelitian ini bahan pengganti agregat kasar yang digunakan adalah limbah hasil peleburan baja (Slag). Pemanfaatan Slag sebagai bahan pengganti agregat kasar dapat mengurangi masalah lingkungan dikarenakan Slag termasuk dalam limbah B3 (Bahan Berbahaya dan Beracun) dan jumlahnya yang begitu banyak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui sifat fisis Slag yang digunakan sebagai bahan pengganti agregat kasar dan pengaruh penggunaan Slag terhadap karakteristik Marshall dalam campuran AC-BC. Pada penelitian ini digunakan Slag sebagai bahan penambah agregat kasar pada campuran AC-BC (Asphalt Concrete-Binder Course) dengan kadar aspal didapat dari kadar aspal optimum sebesar 6% dan Slag yang digunakan adalah 10% dan 20%. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa slag tidak dapat dijadikan sebagai bahan penambah agregat kasar. Pengaruh terhadap karakteristik Marshall juga terlihat dari nilai stabilitas yang lebih rendah dari campuran normal. Untuk nilai VFA, VIM, VMA, Flow dan MQ menunjukkan nilai yang tidak memenuhi spesifikasi.
Kérdezze meg kriminológusát! : A büntetőjog mellékhatásai
Authors: Korinek László
Published: December 2023

A büntető igazságszolgáltatást gyakran hasonlítják az egészségvédelemhez. Néhány elmélet egyenesen amellett érvel, hogy az ember fizikai állapota meghatározza, de legalábbis erősen befolyásolja a kriminalitást. A büntető igazságszolgáltatás ettől eltekintve is komoly nem kívánt hatásokkal jár az elkövetőre, de társadalmi környezetére is. Példa erre az Amerikai Egyesült Államok Volstead (szesztilalmi) törvénye 1919-ből, amely sokkal nagyobb kárt okozott (például a szervezett bűnözés elterjedésével), mint amennyi hasznot hozott. Súlyos mellékhatások jelentkeznek azon személyek másodlagos vagy éppen harmadlagos – eljárási – viktimizációjában akik eredetileg is a bűncselekmények elszenvedői voltak. A megfigyelések is káros következményekkel járhatnak a bizalmatlanság légkörének a kialakításával. A büntetés-végrehajtás kontraproduktív eredményei szintén jól ismertek. Különösen igazságtalan azon családok helyzete, amelyekben az apa vagy az anya hiányzik a gyermekek életéből. A lehetséges, vagy éppen szükségszerű mellékhatások számításba vétele a jogalkotásban és a jogalkalmazásban is különösen fontos.
Exploring the Dynamics of Ecosystem Balance Research: A Bibliometric Analysis to Uncover Research Focus and Disciplinary Contributions
Authors: Dito Anurogo  , Devi Erwina Kartika , Sarwono Sarwono , Nurina Lia
Published: December 2023

Ecosystem balance is a central concept in ecological research, with far-reaching implications for understanding and managing our natural world. This study employs bibliometric analysis to explore the dynamics of ecosystem balance research, uncover emerging trends, and identify the disciplinary contributions that shape this critical field. Leveraging an extensive dataset of scholarly publications, we examine the temporal evolution of research, geographic distribution, co-authorship networks, citation patterns, keyword co-occurrence, and disciplinary mapping. Our findings reveal a robust and multidisciplinary landscape, characterized by increasing global interest, collaborative research clusters, and influential publications. Key themes include carbon balance, ecosystem services, ecological equilibrium, and the interplay between human development and natural systems. This study provides valuable insights into the evolving ecosystem balance research domain, guiding future investigations and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to address pressing environmental challenges.
Implementation of Repressive Social Control Against Narcotics Abusers or Addicts to Reduce Prison Overcapacity
Authors: Purnamasari Desi , Gunadi Ariawan
Published: December 2023

The failure to implement medical rehabilitation or social rehabilitation for narcotics abusers causes problems, one of which is the excess capacity of prisons/detention centers in Indonesia, especially in DKI Jakarta Province, as the author gathered from General SDP data as of July 2023. This research aims to examine legal certainty for narcotics abusers/addicts. This research uses normative legal research methods with a case approach. The results of the study show that legal certainty for narcotics abusers or people with an addiction refers to the Supreme Court Circular Letter (SEMA) Number 4 of 2010 concerning the Placement of Narcotics Abusers, Victims, and Addicts into Medical Rehabilitation and Social Rehabilitation Institutions, which states that Judges can decide whether people with an addiction The narcotics are undergoing rehabilitation. There are 5 (five) conditions for obtaining a rehabilitation decision, as well as articles regulated in Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics regarding the possibility for narcotics abusers/addicts to be rehabilitated rather than being subject to physical imprisonment because, in reality, narcotics abusers /addicts are an addiction process that can be interpreted as a disease in every user that must be treated. Repressive social control usually takes the form of consequences for those who violate, appropriate punishment, advice, and counseling so as not to do it again, in this case, related to narcotics in the form of rehabilitation sentences and can reduce the number of prisons for abusers/ addicts if the perpetrator/addict consumes less than the Circular. Supreme Court Number 4 of 2010 and has never been charged/violated the narcotics law.
Application of Child Witness Statements in Evidential Examinations in Criminal Cases
Authors: Evalina Evalina , Gunadi Ariawan
Published: December 2023

Children are a vulnerable group that requires special protection, including in the criminal law process. This study aims to analyze the enactment of child witness testimony in the examination of criminal case evidence. The research method used in this research is empirical juridical research. The data collection technique in this research is a literature study exploring journals, books, laws, and other relevant information. The data that has been collected is then analyzed using three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the enactment of child witness testimony in examining criminal case evidence is essential in the investigation, prosecution, and trial examination. However, Article 171 of the Criminal Procedure Code states that children who are not yet 15 years old and have never been married may be examined to provide information but may not be sworn in. The Testimony of minors is considered incompletely accountable in criminal law. Therefore, they cannot be taken under oath or promise, and the Testimony of child witnesses is only used as guidance. This is by the provisions of Article 185 paragraph (7) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which states that the Testimony of witnesses who are not sworn in, even if it is by one another, does not constitute evidence. However, the Testimony is the Testimony of a sworn witness. In that case, it can be used as an addition to other legal evidence.
Analysis Of Financial Distress In The Covid 19 Pandemic Era
Authors: Vania Noventilia Mangelep  , Nikolas F. Wuryaningrat  , Frida M. Sumual
Published: December 2023

This research aims to find out (1) find out whether there are differences in scores between the Altman, Springate, Zmijeski, and Grover models in predicting Financial Distress, (2) find out which companies remain healthy (green area) or do not experience Financial Distress and which companies which ones are unhealthy (red are) or experiencing Financial Distress. This research uses data from company financial reports with Special Notifications published on the Indonesia Stock Exchange website for 2020-2021. The sampling technique used purposive samples to obtain 10 companies that could be used as research. The results of this research show that the Altman model and the Grover model have the same score, namely an accuracy level of 40% and an error type of 20%, followed by the Zmijewski model with an accuracy rate of 30% and an error type of 30% and the Springate model an accuracy rate of 10% and an error type of 30%.
ELEVATING INSIGHTS: PROGRESSIVE E-BOOKLET DEVELOPMENT IN TEMPERATURE AND HEAT
Authors: Afrida Juniar , Ramadhan Muhammad Daffa Syahrul , Alaidin Samsul Fala
Published: December 2023

This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of an E-Booklet centered on temperature and heat materials. Employing the Research and Development (R&D) methodology, the research adheres to the Alessi and Trollip model, progressing through planning, design, and development stages. Validation instruments, encompassing validation sheets for both material and media, were employed. The validation process involved six material experts, including lecturers and teachers, along with three media experts. Results demonstrate the high feasibility of the developed E-Booklet for temperature and heat materials, attaining an average score of 95.58%, categorized as "very feasible." Material expert validation from lecturers yielded an average score of 97.87%, categorized as "very decent," while validation from teachers resulted in an average score of 94.12%, also categorized as "very decent." Media expert validation produced an average score of 94.75%, falling within the "very decent" category. In conclusion, the developed E-Booklet for temperature and heat materials proves highly suitable for integration into the learning process. Implications of the study highlight the importance of integrating innovative digital resources to enhance educational experiences. This research contributes to advancing educational practices through the creation of effective and engaging digital learning materials in the field of temperature and heat.
Manfaat Fisik Dan Spiritual Dari Rutinitas Shalat
Authors: Abdul Malik  , Mustafiyanti Mustafiyanti
Published: December 2023

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of prayer on health. This research technique uses a literature review approach. A literature review is a description of literature related to a particular discussion found in scientific articles or books. The results of this research illustrate the benefits of the connection between prayer and health, where the prayer movement contains many aspects of relaxation so that it can relieve nervous tension that arises due to various pressures in a person's life, as well as reducing the anxiety that is being felt. Therefore, we as Muslims must be more active and enthusiastic in carrying out prayer solemnly, because in prayer our soul and body focus on one central point in which we believe, namely Allah. It is even explained in Q.s. Al-An'am: 79; "Indeed, I turn my face to Him (God) who created all the heavens and the earth, in Hanif and submission (Muslim), and I am not among those who are polytheists.
Transformasi Peran Guru Di Era Digital: Tantangan Dan Peluang
Authors: Khalisatun Husna  , Farras Fadhilah  , Ulfa Hayana Sari Harahap  , Muhammad Arby Fahrezi  , Khalid Samahangga Manik  , M. Yasir Ardiansyah  , Inom Nasution
Published: December 2023

This research aims to analyze the Transformation of Teacher Roles in the Digital Era. The method in this research is a qualitative research method with a narrative approach. Interview data was transcribed and reviewed using thematic content analysis. This study reports three important data themes which include teachers' adaptability to the digital era, challenges faced by teachers in learning in the digital era, opportunities faced by teachers in learning in the digital era and teachers' strategies in facing learning in the digital era. In this way, researchers investigate how teachers can overcome these challenges and take advantage of these opportunities to improve the quality of education in the digital era. By combining innovative approaches to teaching and investment in teacher professional development, the transformation of the teacher's role in the digital era can be a vehicle for creating more effective and inclusive learning experiences.
Aliran Dan Pemikiran Kalam Maturidiyah
Authors: Arif Arif  , Nunu Burhanuddin
Published: December 2023

This paper discusses one of the theological streams within Islam, namely Maturidiyyah, which is divided into Maturidiyyah Samarkand and Maturidiyyah Bukhara. As a reaction to Mu'tazilah, Maturidiyyah, like Asy'ariyyah, is a sect of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah. This study delineates how the theological thought of al-Maturidi emerged, the background factors, developments after the death of al-Maturidi, the Maturidiyyah thought methodology, and the portrayal of modern Maturidiyyah thought. A qualitative descriptive method is employed with a literature review approach to the Maturidiyyah theological and kalam thought. Rooted in Abu Mansur al-Maturidi, this stream uses rational and verbal evidence to counter Mu'tazilah, Jahmiyyah, and other streams. The evolution of Maturidiyyah is divided into stages of establishment, formation, organization and the foundation of beliefs, as well as expansion and dissemination. Maturidiyyah thought encompasses the obligation to know God, acknowledgment of good and evil, the wisdom and purpose of God's actions, the attributes of Allah, seeing Allah on Judgment Day, and views on major sinners. Modern Maturidiyyah thought emphasizes individual freedom in interpreting and practicing Islamic teachings, active engagement in interfaith dialogue, and maintaining a balance between reason and revelation to uphold the relevance of Islam in the modern era.