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Meaning beyond symbols! : A theological interpretation of the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe’s logo
Authors: Mujinga Martin , Chagudhuma Onias
Published: August 2024

Methodism came to Zimbabwe in 1891. The church expanded through Eurocentric theology taught to the locals. As the mission continued to grow the indigenes became part of the Methodist ethos and theology through the contextualisation of the gospel, the localisation of worship, and the indigenisation of leadership, however, the church did not have a visible identity. When the church finally designed its logo in 1987, there was no deliberate effort to explain the meaning and significance of the insignia to its congregants. Coupled with this lack of knowledge, the logo later became the church’s trademark through kitchen utensils with the logo, clothing material, designed in different fashions of women, men, and youth regalia, billboards, and branding of different items and properties. This paper aimed to contribute to Methodist theology and scholarship by providing literature that explains the meaning and significance of the Methodist logo which is represented by a circle, the map of Zimbabwe, the cross, a scallop shell, and a dove. The paper started by presenting the methodology used to gather data. This was followed by a historical development of the logo. The paper also analysed the significance of the logo as a fundraising tool, a form of identity and a quasi-uniform in the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe. In this paper, we argued that the Methodist logo represents the indelible theological insignia that directs its congregants to a deep theology of a church located within the global Wesleyan Methodist and in particular the “connexionality” of Zimbabwe. The paper concluded by forwarding that, logo(s) remain central to the identity of any organisation and members of each organisation need to have an appreciation of their identity and the meaning of their emblems if the organisation has to be theologically impactful to its congregants.
NGHIÊN CỨU XÂY DỰNG HỆ THỐNG CỠ SỐ QUẦN ÁO ĐỒNG PHỤC SINH VIÊN NỮ TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC CÔNG NGHIỆP TPHCM
Authors: PHẠM THỊ CÚC
Published: August 2024

Xác định kích thước cơ thể người và xây dựng hệ thống cỡ số là cơ sở quan trọng trong thiết kế đồng phục phục vụ may công nghiệp. Hệ thống cỡ số cần phải được cập nhật định kỳ để đáp ứng được nhu cầu người sử dụng. Bằng phương pháp nghiên cứu thống kê sinh học- điều tra cắt ngang, đề tài đã sử dụng đo nhân trắc trực tiếp 30 thông số kích thước trên cơ thể của 208 sinh viên nữ. Toán thống kê và phần mềm R đã được sử dụng để xử lý kết quả nghiên cứu. Đề tài đã xác định kích thước chủ đạo là cao đứng và vòng ngực, chứng minh kích thước chủ đạo là phân phối chuẩn. Xác định bước nhảy là cơ sở xây dựng hệ thống cỡ số, chứng minh phương án phân cỡ số theo kích thước chủ đạo và bước nhảy đã chọn là phù hợp và chính xác. Kết quả nghiên cứu là đề xuất được 11 cỡ số tối ưu với 4 vóc dáng và đáp ứng được 95,19% nhu cầu sử dụng cho sinh viên nữ, xây dựng được 28 phương trình hồi qui tuyến tính bội để xác định các kích thước phụ có độ chính xác cao và xây dựng bảng hệ thống cỡ số quần áo đồng phục sinh viên nữ trường Đại Học Công nghiệp TPHCM gồm 11 size với bốn vóc dáng khác nhau.
PHÒNG NGỪA TRA TẤN TRONG QUY ĐỊNH CỦA HIẾN PHÁP VÀ NHỮNG VẤN ĐỀ HOÀN THIỆN ĐỐI VỚI LẤY LỜI KHAI, HỎI CUNG BỊ CAN TRONG QUY ĐỊNH CỦA BỘ LUẬT TỐ TỤNG HÌNH SỰ VIỆT NAM
Authors: TRỊNH DUY THUYÊN
Published: August 2024

Quyền con người, quyền công dân là một trong những chế định quan trọng trong các bản Hiến pháp qua các thời kỳ. Đây là quyền thiêng liêng bất khả xâm phạm và chỉ bị hạn chế trong những trường hợp nhất định. Trong những quyền đó, có quyền không bị tra tấn. Trong phạm vi bài viết này tác giả phân tích quy định trong Hiến pháp về quyền không bị tra tấn và quy định lấy lời khai, hỏi cung bị can trong Bộ luật tố tụng hình sự. Từ đó, nêu lên một số điểm còn bất cập có thể ảnh hưởng vấn đề bảo đảm quyền không bị tra tấn trong tố tụng hình sự và đưa ra một số kiến nghị
THỰC TRẠNG HỨNG THÚ HỌC TẬP CÁC MÔN LÝ LUẬN CHÍNH TRỊ CỦA SINH VIÊN TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC CÔNG NGHIỆP THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH
Authors: HỒ VĂN ĐỨC
Published: August 2024

Trong những năm qua, tại Trường Đại học Công nghiệp Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh việc đổi mới toàn diện các khâu của quá trình giảng dạy các môn lý luận chính trị được quan tâm triển khai thực hiện và đạt được những thành tựu quan trọng, góp phần nâng cao chất lượng đào tạo của trường. Bên cạnh đó, cũng còn tồn tại những hạn chế nhất định cần được làm rõ để tìm biện pháp khắc phục, đổi mới. Trong đó, đáng chú ý nhất là vấn đề hứng thú học tập của sinh viên. Thông qua bài viết này, tác giả nhằm góp phần làm rõ thực trạng hứng thú học tập các môn lý luận chính trị của sinh viên Trường Đại học Công nghiệp Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh hiện nay.
ĐỔI MỚI HỆ THỐNG QUẢN LÝ ĐẤT ĐAI, MỞ RỘNG QUYỀN HƯỞNG DỤNG ĐẤT Ở NÔNG THÔN TRUNG QUỐC VÀ KINH NGHIỆM CHO VIỆT NAM
Authors: LÊ MINH HÙNG  , TRẦN NGỌC TUẤN
Published: August 2024

Hệ thống quản lý đất đai tại Trung Quốc được chia thành ba hạng mục: đất nông nghiệp, đất dùng cho mục đích đô thị, và việc chuyển đổi mục đích sử dụng đất. Điểm đặc biệt nổi bật của hệ thống này là cách thức quản lý tại vùng nông thôn, vốn khác lạ và độc đáo so với hầu hết các quốc gia khác trên toàn cầu, mang lại những biến đổi sâu rộng tại vùng nông thôn. Tuy vậy, điều này cũng đã gặp phải nhiều trở ngại, đòi hỏi cần xem xét cẩn thận các yếu tố liên quan đến kinh tế nông thôn và quyền lợi của nông dân. Bằng các phương pháp lịch sử, phương pháp phân tích luật thực định của Trung Quốc về sự cải tiến hệ thống quản lý đất đai ở nông thôn, mở rộng quyền hưởng dụng đối với đất đai được thực hiện hiệu quả ở Trung Quốc; đồng thời, thông qua việc so sánh với pháp luật Việt Nam hiện hành, bài viết gợi mở kinh nghiệm hữu ích cho Việt Nam trong việc hoàn thiện các quy định về quyền hưởng dụng đối với đất đai.
NGHIÊN CỨU TÍNH CHẤT NÉN CỦA EXCITON Ở TRẠNG THÁI KẾT HỢP CHẴN, LẺ BẰNG CƠ CHẾ THÊM POLARITON TRONG BÁN DẪN
Authors: ĐẶNG HỮU ĐỊNH  , TRẦN MINH PHÚC
Published: August 2024

Bài báo nghiên cứu tính chất nén exciton ở trạng thái kết hợp chẵn, lẻ bằng cơ chế thêm polariton. Quá trình khảo sát hiệu ứng nén dựa trên cơ chế tạo exciton nén không cần mức kích thích cao. Cơ chế này dựa vào tương tác giữa các chuẩn hạt exciton, photon với nguyên tử tạp chất hai mức-photon trong bán dẫn vùng cấm thẳng. Điểm quan trọng là ban đầu nguyên tử phải ở trạng thái kích thích, có như vậy thì khi nguyên tử chuyển từ trạng thái kích thích về trạng thái cơ bản sẽ bức xạ thêm photon vào hệ tương tác và nén exciton xảy ra mạnh hơn. Exciton nén càng mạnh khi mà độ kết hợp ban đầu của photon-exciton càng lớn. Trong cả hai trạng thái kết hợp chẵn và kết hợp lẻ có thể thấy hệ số nén biên độ trực giao không những phụ thuộc vào các tham số như: tỷ số giữa năng lượng của photon với năng lượng của exciton; biên độ kết hợp, mà còn phụ thuộc vào số lượng các photon.
ON COFINITELY LIFTING MODULES
Authors: NGUYEN THI THU HA
Published: August 2024

In this paper we define cofinitely lifting module as generalizations of lifting and supplemented modules. In this paper, new characterizations of these modules are obtained and several properties of this module are proved.
The Contribution of Student-Centered Pedagogy to the Effective Use of Educational Technology: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Kohler Lori A. , Borokhovski Eugene F. , Tamim Rana M. , Pickup David I. , Bernard Robert M.
Published: August 2024

It is no longer a question whether technology should be integrated into the classroom. The focus has shifted to how to use it to enable and promote effective learning. For better or for worse, technology is pervasive in our lives, and educational settings are no exception. However, it is not sufficient to employ educational technology simply because it is available. How technology is deployed, when and for what purposes it is used, what kind of learning it is applied to, and which categories of students it affects, are now of prime importance. This paper presents findings of a meta-analysis (M-A) that investigated differences between teacher-centered and student-centered (T-C vs. S-C) pedagogical practices in their effect on educational technology use as measured by student achievement outcomes. To describe S-C strategies, eleven instructional dimensions were identified from our previous work. Findings, based on 168 independent effect sizes (ESs) comparing T-C with S-C revealed a weighted average of g+=0.402 indicating that educational technology moderately increases learning achievement outcomes. Significant findings are reported, with four dimensions -Course design, Problem type, Conceptual level, and Peer collaboration - strengthening the impact of educational technology on students’ achievement, and in one dimension - Pacing/Flexibility - weakening it.
KONSEP FILSAFAT PENDIDIKAN MUHAMMADIYAH
Authors: Khosiah Nur , Nurhakim Moh , Amin Syaiful
Published: August 2024

Philosophy is the mother of science, all humans are good at philosophy because they are given the advantage of thinking by Allah SWT. The aim of this research is to find out what the concept of Muhammadiyah educational philosophy is. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with library research methods. Which results in the conclusion that Muhammadiyah is an educational institution that has a non-political nature. The characteristic of Muhammadiyah education is the existence of Al-Islam and Muhammadiyah education at the elementary school level to the tertiary level. Muhammadiyah, with the motto "advanced Islam", has the potential to become the ideological foundation of civilization. More than just a theological or philosophical expression, it is reflected in social, political, economic and cultural practice. Muhammadiyah's educational philosophy emphasizes six main principles. This education aims to provide benefits to all of nature (rahmatan lil alamin), make the Prophet a good role model (uswatun hasanah), pay attention to the interests of the world and the hereafter, develop human potential as caliphs on earth, compete in goodness, and pay attention to science and technology.
IMPLIKASI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DALAM KISAH UWAIS AL – QORNI : SEJARAH PENDIDIKAN ISLAM BAGI GENERASI MILLENNIAL
Authors: Pramudita Nafil Siraj , Nurjanah  , Rahma Novi Putri , Pratama Mohamad Raka , Abdullah Dimas Bayu Ajhi Prakoso
Published: August 2024

This research talks about the implications of character education in the story of Uwais Al Qarni on the history of Islamic education and its relevance for the millennial generation. Uwais Al Qarni is also a figure who is known to have noble characteristics, such as respect for parents, strong patience, and asceticism towards the world. Through analysis of his life story, this research focuses on character values that can be developed in the Islamic education system. This studi can also explore how these values can be adopted and applied in the context of modern education to form a millennial generation with noble morals. The research results show that developing Uwais Al Qarni character values can expand the educational curriculum and strengthen the morals of the millennial generation in facing today’s social and technological problems. These findings emphasize the improtance of character education based on Islamic historical examples to form a generation with noble character and ready to face the challenges of the end times.
URGENSI KEBIJAKAN PROSPEKTIF PAJAK PENGHASILAN FINAL BAGI DOKTER PRAKTIK MANDIRI: SEBUAH TINJAUAN DARI ASAS KEMUDAHAN ADMINISTRASI
Authors: Susilawati Neni , Djuhriah Aminatun , Zahro Rahma Alifatu
Published: August 2024

Profesi dokter selain bekerja di rumah sakit atau klinik, juga dapat membuka praktik mandiri. Untuk menghitung penghasilan neto dokter dapat menggunakan fasilitas yang diberikan oleh pemerintah dengan kebijakan Norma Penghitungan Penghasilan Neto (NPPN). Profesi dokter yang sudah tidak asing dikenal oleh masyarakat sebagai pekerja yang mayoritas waktunya diberikan untuk pasien membuat para pekerja profesi dokter kurang memiliki waktu untuk mencatat penghasilan dan menghitung pajaknya. Maka dari itu, banyak para dokter yang menyampaikan aspirasinya kepada Badan Kebijakan Fiskal (BKF) maupun Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (DJP) menginginkan pengenaan PPh Final. Oleh karena itu, tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengeksplorasi prospek skema penerapan PPh Final bagi tenaga ahli profesi dokter untuk dijadikan rekomendasi kebijakan prospektif atas PPh Final bagi tenaga ahli profesi dokter ditinjau dari asas Ease of Administration (Kemudahan Administrasi). Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif serta mengadopsi paradigma post-positivisme dengan teknik pengumpulan data studi kepustakaan dan studi lapangan melalui wawancara mendalam. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa alternatif skema PPh Final bagi profesi dokter yang melakukan praktik mandiri memenuhi asas Ease of Administration. Namun, meskipun alternatif skema PPh Final telah memenuhi asas Ease of Administration, skema tersebut bukan menjadi solusi dari permasalahan-permasalahan profesi dokter. Terdapat beberapa alasan skema PPh Final tidak dapat menjadi alternatif dalam penelitian ini, salah satunya yaitu akan terjadi kemunduran hukum pajak dan mencederai asas keadilan yang dalam kebijakan NPPN sudah diakomodir oleh pemerintah.
Development Dilemma of Litopenaeus vannamei Industry in China, Current Countermeasures Taken and Its Implications for the World Shrimp Aquaculture Industry
Authors: Tian Jiteng , Wu Wei , Li Jiawei , Wan Xiaoyuao , Zhao Zhuming , Xi Rui , Hu Xili , Pan Mingchao , Xue Yueguang , Yu Wensong
Published: August 2024

This study focuses on the Litopenaeus vannamei shrimp, exploring its development, dilemmas, and challenges in China’s industry alongside countermeasures implemented by Chinese authorities and agencies. Since its introduction to China in 1988, L. vannamei, known for its high economic value and adaptability, has become China’s leading mariculture shrimp species and one of the most significant globally. The thriving L. vannamei industry has boosted economic gains and job creation in China’s marine fisheries, supplied high-quality protein to consumers, and fostered socio-economic growth. Additionally, China’s experiences and lessons in the L. vannamei industry serve as valuable references for other shrimp-farming nations, promoting global industry health. Despite its success, the industry faces challenges, including germplasm resource scarcity, feed ingredient shortages, disease management, and wastewater treatment. To address these issues, China has initiated various strategies, including germplasm resource conservation, the development of low-fishmeal protein feeds, disease monitoring, and wastewater management, aiming for the industry’s green and sustainable evolution. This paper asserts that China’s initiatives in advancing the L. vannamei industry offer significant inspiration globally, particularly in two main areas: Firstly, through effective policy support, China has fostered research and development of new shrimp varieties suited to its aquaculture conditions, enhancing germplasm quality and breeding efficiency. Secondly, China has actively disseminated its innovations, outcomes, and experiences globally, hosting various aquaculture training sessions and seminars. These initiatives offer technical support and platforms for international dialogue, fostering cooperation and exchange among shrimp farming nations. Moreover, China’s dedication to advancing artificial culture technology for L. vannamei—through collaborative and continuous research across breeding, nutrition, disease management, and sustainability—has led to significant industry advancements. These contributions not only extend the industry chain but also position China as a leader and model for global shrimp aquaculture innovation. Through this study, we aim to offer insights and practical advice by analyzing the challenges and responses within China’s L. vannamei industry. We hope these findings will serve as valuable references for enhancing the global shrimp aquaculture industry and aid other nations in their aquaculture endeavors.
Pengembangan Produk Selai Lembaran Berbasis Pepaya Sebagai Produk Unggulan UMKM Dapur Ibu Yanti Bandar Lampung
Authors: Wahyuningtyas Amalia , Ulfa Masayu Nur , Talitha Zada Agna , M. Rizky Ramanda  , Adawiyah Mala Minati , Hutasoit Tania Jessika , Inayah Rahmadya , Titienchu Srihan Drewtry Naibaho  , Christian Dhea
Published: August 2024

Dapur Ibu Yanti is one of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) located in Segalaminder Village, Bandar Lampung. Currently, the products produced by Dapur Ibu Yanti are still limited, only donuts and kue lapis which is flour based are produced every day. Innovation must be carried out to make consumers more interested in their products, especially by utilizing local raw materials such as papaya. Papaya fruit has the potential to be used as an innovative food product that can be developed into sheet jam as a superior product in Dapur Ibu Yanti. Sheet jam is jam that is thin, shiny, has a soft, compact texture, is plastic and not sticky and has a natural fruit taste. The team carried out community service by making sheet jam from papaya fruit and then the results of the innovation in developing papaya sheet jam were taught to culinary practitioners, namely in Dapur Ibu Yanti. The aim of this activity was to process papaya fruit into a featured product known as sheet jam. The method used was a field survey, interviews with key culinary actors, and continued with direct training by making papaya sheet jam. The output of this service was papaya sheet jam that could be the featured product which can increase economic value and become an innovative product in Dapur Ibu Yanti.
Integrasi Teknologi Informasi di Pesantren Dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Keterampilan Digital, Kualitas Pembelajaran dan Kepedulian Penghijauan
Authors: Mesran Mesran , Suginam Suginam , Dwika Assrani
Published: August 2024

This article discusses the integration of information technology in Islamic boarding schools as an effort to improve digital skills, learning quality, and concern for greening among teachers. This research aims to identify and implement effective strategies in using information technology in the Islamic boarding school environment to support a more modern and efficient teaching and learning process. Through a case study approach, this research involved a number of teachers in several Islamic boarding schools who were selected purposively. The methods used include observation, in-depth interviews, and questionnaires to collect data on teachers' digital knowledge and skills, as well as their attitudes towards greening. The research results show that the integration of information technology can significantly improve teachers' digital skills, which in turn contributes to improving the quality of learning. The teachers involved in this research reported increased abilities in operating learning software, using e-learning platforms, and using social media for educational activities. In addition, this research found that the use of information technology can also increase teachers' awareness and concern for environmental issues, especially greening, by utilizing digital applications and platforms for greening campaigns and environmental education. The implementation of information technology in Islamic boarding schools not only improves the quality of learning and digital skills, but also broadens teachers' insight into the importance of protecting the environment. This article recommends ongoing training and the provision of adequate technological infrastructure in Islamic boarding schools to support the development of digital skills and environmental awareness. It is hoped that this integration can create a better and more sustainable educational ecosystem in Islamic boarding schools, with teachers as the main agents of change.
Okul Öncesi Öğretmenlerinin Eğitimde Teknolojik Araç Gereç Kullanımına Yönelik Tutumları ile Ebeveynlerin Teknoloji Kullanımına İlişkin Görüşlerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Ocak Alperen , Kol Suat
Published: August 2024

Bu çalışmanın temel amacı eğitimde teknolojik araç gereç kullanımına yönelik okul öncesi öğretmenlerin tutumlarını ve ebeveynlerin teknoloji hakkında görüşlerini incelemektir. Nicel ve nitel yöntemlerin kullanıldığı çalışmada; nicel yöntemlerden betimsel tarama, nitel yöntemlerden olgu-bilim yaklaşımı kullanılmıştır. Çalışmaya Niğde ilinde MEB’de görev yapan 208 okul öncesi öğretmeni ile Niğde ilinde okul öncesi eğitime devam eden çocukların 49 ebeveyni katılmıştır. Çalışmada ‘‘Okul Öncesi Öğretmenlerinin Eğitimde Teknolojik Araç Gereç Kullanımına Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği’; ve ‘‘Yarı Yapılandırılmış Görüşme Formu’’ kullanılmıştır. . Çalışmada elde edilen nicel bulgulara göre; okulöncesi öğretmenlerinin eğitimde teknolojik araç gereç kullanımına yönelik tutumları eğitim düzeyi, görev yeri ve teknoloji ile ilgili ders alma durumuna göre anlamlı bir fark olduğu görülmüştür. Çalışmada elde edilen nitel bulgulara göre; ebeveynlerin eğitimde teknoloji kullanımı ile ilgili daha çok olumlu düşündükleri görülmektedir. Çalışmaya katılan ebeveynlerin çocuklarının 42’si eğitim harici teknolojik araç gereç kullanırken 7’si eğitim için kullandığı; eğitim haricinde teknolojik araç gereç kullanan çocukların kullandığı yazılım türleri video ve oyun olduğu görülmektedir. Teknoloji ile tanışma yaşının 2 ile 5 yaş aralığında olduğu görülürken; teknoloji ile geçirilen süre haftada en az 10 saat kullanımının en çok olduğu görülmektedir. Ebeveynler teknolojik araç gereçlerin çocuğun eğitimine daha çok olumlu etki edeceği düşüncesindeyken teknolojinin çocuğun gelişimine etkisinin daha çok olumsuz olduğu düşüncesindedir.
SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF BROWN SPIDER MITE (Oligonychus punicae Hirst) DAMAGE IN AVOCADO USING SPATIAL ANALYSIS BY DISTANCE INDICES (SADIE)
Authors: González-Dávila Lizbeth , Lara-Vázquez Fidel , Ramírez Dávila José Francisco , Figueroa-Figueroa Dulce Karen
Published: August 2024

Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) is a perennial crop that belongs to the Lauraceae family. This crop is affected by various pests, the most important of which is the spider mite Oligonychus punicae Hirst (Acari: Tetranychidae), also known as the brown avocado spider. The damage begins with reddish spots that spread throughout the leaf, eventually tanning the foliage and staining the fruit, resulting in its rejection in the market. As a result, understanding its spatial distribution is critical for growers to plan and implement integrated pest management programs effectively, reducing their economic and environmental impacts. This study used spatial analysis by distance indices (SADIE) to determine the spatial distribution of damage to the Hass avocado crop caused by brown spider mite populations in Coatepec Harinas and Donato Guerra, two municipalities in the State of Mexico, Mexico. Spatial behavior allows for the development of preventive or corrective control measures for the use of precision farming techniques. Spatial distribution maps were created using the geostatistical technique of ordinary Krigeing, and the mean and variance of damage caused by the brown spider mite in avocado were examined. The findings revealed a clustered spatial distribution with several aggregation centers that shift over time and correlate with the plots’ terrain and climate. No homogeneous pattern was found in any plot, indicating the need to continue this type of research to better understand concentration conditions and implement specific actions in the field.
The Integrity of Elections: Urgency of Personal Data Protection in Modern Democracy
Authors:   Universitas Jambi, Kusuma Yanita , Yanto Sabri ,   Universitas Jambi
Published: August 2024

A fair and transparent election is a crucial foundation of modern democracy. Nowadays, in the digitized era, protecting voters' data is essential to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. This study examines the urgency of personal data protection in the context of elections, identifies the main challenges faced, and evaluates the steps that can be taken to address these issues. It uses conceptual, statutory, and legal philosophical approaches. The theories used are Democratic Justice theory and legal protection. Due to increasing threats to data privacy and security, the protection of voter information prevents data misuse and maintains public trust in electoral systems. By analyzing regulations, technology, and best practices in different countries, this study provides policy recommendations to strengthen personal data protection and ensure that elections are fair and transparent. In conclusion, personal data protection is an essential element in maintaining the fairness and integrity of democracy amidst rapid technological development.
A New Perspective on the Profound Ties between Turkiye and the Western Balkans: A Case Study of Albania and Kosovo
Authors:   International Balkan University, Ibish Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mevludin
Published: August 2024

There’s no doubt that between the state of Turkiye and the Western Balkan states, and in this context: the states of Albania and Kosovo, there’s a profound and an historic relation that encompasses a larger space in which history, economy, social capital and regional politics intertwine in a very positive and constructive structure, and all this being achieved: having in mind the existing complexity and challenges that engulf the region of the Western Balkans in which Albania and Kosovo are important political and regional factors. Turkiye holding its Natural Position (Ibish & Ferhad, WESTERN BALKANS, TÜRKİYE AND THE CONCEPT OF NATURAL POSITION, 2023) for its legitimacy and effective involvement in the region of the Western Balkans, and in its relations with Albania and Kosovo (especially after 1997 in the case of Kosovo), have been involved deeply in recent history, but also there’s a plenty of space for further improvements and deeper cooperation, and this not only for the benefits of this triangle, but this cooperation helps substantially the region of the Western Balkans and Turkiye, having in mind the political stability, economic development and regional perpetual peace. The aim of this paper is to analyze the relationship between Turkiye, Albania and Kosovo in terms of their historical, economic and geo-political structures, and while utilizing the concept of Natural position we will see the possibilities for a redefinition of the Turkiye’s position in its involvement in Albania and Kosovo, and also the perspective of the EU integration and regional development will be discussed.
The Contemporary Development of Music Education in China: A Critical Review
Authors:   Graduate School of Management, Management and Science University, Malaysia, Jing Yin Jing , Keat Ooi Boon ,   School of Education and Social Sciences, Management and Science University, Malaysia
Published: August 2024

This article briefly discusses the development of music education in China and various theoretical aspects of music aesthetic ability. Exploring the current problems of music teachers in music teaching can help identify existing issues in music appreciation teaching. In the context of contemporary music education development, in order to enhance the musical aesthetic ability of college students and drive the o ptimization and development of the theoretical system of music appreciation teaching in colleges and universities, full attention should be paid to different music concepts such as ethnic music and ecological music. Based on previous research, put forward one's own opinions and suggestions to improve students' music aesthetic ability. By constructing a diversified music teaching system in universities, we aim to explore important breakthrough points for comprehensively improv ing the quality of music pedagog y for university music teachers and the musical aesthetic ability of students.
Additional Criminal Sentences Can Be Used as Substitutes in Corruption Cases
Authors:   Faculty of Law, Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya University, Muhajirin Rahmat , Sariono Joko Nur ,   Faculty of Law, Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya University, Vinata Ria Tri ,   Faculty of Law, Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya University
Published: August 2024

This research is entitled "Additional Criminal Penalties Can Be Used as a Substitute in Corruption Cases". The type of research used in this research is normative, namely by basing it on the applicable laws and regulations (positive law) using the approach of laws and regulations and conceptual. Where all the legal materials collected, both primary legal materials and secondary legal materials, will be processed and analyzed systematically, which are presented in the form of descriptions related to the theory or legal principles so as to obtain a clear conclusion and picture in the discussion of the problem. Based on the research as mentioned, the discussion can be produced: additional criminal penalties in the form of replacement money, especially in district court decisions, it can be concluded that the legality of additional criminal penalties in the form of replacement money in corruption cases lies in Article 18 of Law No. 31 of 1999 which has been improved by Law No. 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law No. 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Corruption. As for the benchmark for its determination, it is contained in Article 18 paragraph (1) letter b. which reads "payment of replacement money as much as possible equal to the assets obtained from the criminal act of corruption". Related to the definition of state financial losses which is one of the important elements in the article regulating criminal acts of corruption, it can be concluded that "a reduction in state assets or an increase in state obligations without being balanced by achievements caused by 'unlawful' acts". The Judge's Consideration in the district court's decision can be said to be less relevant when associated with additional penalties in the verdict in the form of replacement money. This is because the relationship between the considerations and the verdict pronounced by the Judge is 'blurred', as well as the amount of additional penalties in the form of replacement money that does not correspond to the amount of state financial losses contained in his considerations.
Use of Digital Platforms in Teaching Kindergarten Learners during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Cebu Technological University-Main Campus., P. Manguilimotan Ramil , O. Gabriel Bernadith ,   Cebu Technological University-Main Campus., F. Pontrivida Elsie ,   Cebu Technological University-Main Campus., T. Gajo Ivy Mae ,   Cebu Technological University-Main Campus., G. Padillo Gengen ,   Cebu Technological University-Main Campus.
Published: August 2024

The continuity program of the education sector of the Philippines aims to continue learning despite all the pandemic restrictions. This research determined the use of digital platforms for the learning application of kindergarten learners during the COVID-19 pandemic to the identified private schools in the City of Naga Division using a mixed research method employing the quantitative and qualitative research design. Respondents answered an adapted survey questionnaire and an interview guide was used to gather the qualitative data. Gathered data were treated using frequency, percentage, weighted mean, chi-square, and thematic analysis. The study reveals that most teacher respondents aged above 26 years old were all females, all married, and attained the highest educational attainment up to the master’s level. The teachers' perceptions of using digital platforms in the learning environment, classroom activities, learners' applications, and assessments revealed that these digital platforms were moderately useful. Moreover, no significant relationship exists between the respondents' profiles and the extent of the use of digital platforms in teaching kindergarten learners. Finally, the issues and concerns the respondents encountered in using digital platforms in teaching kindergarten learners during the COVID-19 pandemic gathered during the interview include slow internet connection, lack of ICT facilities in school, and lack of teacher training. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the action plans crafted for each school be implemented, with a focus on improving internet connectivity, providing ICT facilities, and enhancing teacher training.
Legal Status of Ex-Tanker Ships According to the International Maritime Organization
Authors:   Faculty of Law, Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya University,, Wahyuni Winda Agustina , Retnowati Endang ,   Faculty of Law, Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya University,, Setyowati Peni Jati ,   Faculty of Law, Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya University,
Published: August 2024

This research is entitled Legal Status of Used Tankers Based on the International Maritime Organization. This research uses a normative legal research method, namely research based on laws and regulations that have binding force according to the material discussed. This research is legal research using a statute approach, a conceptual approach, and a case approach. Based on the research methods as mentioned above, it can be concluded: through the Ministry of Trade, the Government is increasingly tightening the import of used ships with the issuance of the Minister of Trade Regulation No. 20 of 2021 concerning Import Policies and Regulations. This provision revokes the Minister of Trade Regulation No. 118 of 2018 concerning Provisions on the Import of Capital Goods in Non-New Condition which has been amended several times. The last amendment was made by the Minister of Trade Regulation No. 40 of 2021 concerning the Third Amendment to the Minister of Trade Regulation No. 118 of 2018.
The Influence of Religiosity on Narrative Elements and Character Development in John Millington Synge's Riders to the Sea
Authors:   UH2C, FLSHM, Morocco, Cultural Studies, MAJDOUBI Dr. Ilham EL
Published: August 2024

John Millington Synge's Riders to the Sea is an Irish play that explores the profound impact of religious beliefs on its characters' lives. The narrative centers on Maurya, an aging matriarch who endures immense loss as her male descendants are metaphorically consumed by the merciless sea. Unlike traditional tragedies, the calamity in this play does not arise from a disruption of order leading to the hero's downfall. Instead, the characters are portrayed as victims of the unpredictable sea, impervious to religious rituals. Through the integration of this funeral motif, Synge elevates the family tragedy to a universal drama, resonating with themes of fate and human suffering.
Tourism to terrorism: mapping the wounded landscape of the Swat valley in Pakistan
Authors: Afridi Anfal , Sawal Javeria Noor , Jehan Sara Shah , Bacha Muhammad
Published: August 2024

Swat valley is an administrative district of Pakistan where Pashtuns live. Their ethnic and cultural heritage and Islamic values are mixed with the Pashtunwali, a traditional Pashtun code of conduct. The strong warrior history of Pashtuns made them vulnerable, and especially foreign terrorists tried to use this land for their interests. The Taliban insurgency in Swat started in 2007, due to which every sector of life was affected. Hence, Pakistan’s government, Pakistan's military, and different national and international NGOs put their utmost efforts until now to re-establish the lost peace at the hands of the Taliban in the beautiful valley of Swat. The central argument of this article is shaped by the study of the Pashtun’s heritage, culture, demographic history, the Taliban’s insurgency, the major destructions and the reconstruction by the government of Pakistan, and the revival of tourist sustainability in Swat. The research methodology is characterised by mixed-method research, making it a descriptive, exploratory, and observational study. However, the paper's significance is contributed by analysing the role of influential factors in the rise of militancy and providing recommendations for the future security of the Swat region.
Book notice: J Smit, E O Alemika, C Botha, G Ngantweni & G van Mollendorf (eds) Policing in Africa — Towards an African Epistemology (2022)
Authors: van der Spuy Elrena
Published: August 2024

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Investors beware — Public-interest considerations in merger review are significant: The Burger King matter
Authors: Church Jacqueline
Published: August 2024

In South Africa, statutory competition law serves as a vehicle to address both traditional economic goals and broader social and political concerns. This is particularly apparent in the field of merger regulation, where public interests must be considered in the merger analysis. This note focuses on the so-called Burger King merger, which was notified to the Competition Commission and initially prohibited. Notably, this marks the first time since the inception of the Competition Act 89 of 1998 that an intermediate merger has been prohibited solely on public-interest grounds. However, the Tribunal subsequently cleared the merger, but only after the merging parties agreed to accept the onerous conditions imposed upon them.
Recent South African marriage reform proposals: Confused and conflicted?
Authors: Clark Brigitte , van Heerden Belinda
Published: August 2024

This note examines recent marriage reform proposals from the Department of Home Affairs, namely the Draft Marriage Bill of 2022. Prior to this Bill, in January 2021, the South African Law Reform Commission (‘SALRC’) proposed a single marriage statute to reconcile the several enactments regulating marriage in South Africa. In March 2022, the Cabinet approved the White Paper on Marriages in South Africa, drafted by the Department of Home Affairs. The White Paper recognised that the legislation that regulates marriages in South Africa is not informed by an overarching policy based on constitutional values and the understanding of modern society dynamics. In this note, we argue that the Draft Marriage Bill, the publication of which was approved by the Cabinet in June 2023, is not only unconstitutional in some ways but is also, in certain respects, divergent from the White Paper preceding it and the earlier marriage reform proposals of the SALRC.
Judicial reliance on documents not established into evidence: Dispensing justice or injudicious overreach?
Authors: Kehrhahn Ferdinand Heinrich Hermann
Published: August 2024

Documents make their way to the court file via numerous avenues. Courts sometimes rely on the contents of such documents, which are not established into evidence, to draw inferences and adjudicate disputes. The main reason for this practice is to buttress fraud committed against parties such as state organs because of their lackadaisical approach to litigation, knowing that the taxpayer foots the bill. Some courts go so far as to suggest that the court should employ an inquisitorial approach in matters involving state organs or even take a partisan approach. Noble as the court’s intentions hopefully may be, several policy decisions point to the undesirability of this practice. This note considers, first, the general rule that a document in the court file is inadmissible hearsay evidence until it is established into evidence; secondly, the reasons why a court would have regard to such non-evidence; thirdly, the policy reasons justifying the general rule; and, fourthly, the recent misplaced suggestion that documents may more readily be admitted into evidence under the common-law exception to the rule against hearsay evidence or under s 34(2) of the Civil Proceedings Evidence Act. Recommendations to remedy this objectionable practice conclude the note.
Propping up the crumbling city: Sectional title law, residential building governance and local government
Authors: Pieterse Marius
Published: August 2024

This article considers the interface between urban local government and sectional title, focusing specifically on the governance of residential apartment blocks in urban areas. It argues that the governance of sectional title schemes is currently wrongly depicted in South African law as being predominantly ‘private’ and contractual in nature. Based on a historical overview and qualitative case study of apartment building governance in centrally located suburbs in the city of Johannesburg, the article argues that building governance ought to be reconceptualised as being located primarily within a public-law paradigm, more specifically as forming part of the ‘special cluster of relationships’ that govern service delivery in South African cities and that give rise to public-law rights and responsibilities, ultimately sourced in the Constitution, for all the relevant parties. This would imply that the relationship between cities and sectional title schemes ought to be viewed as one between local government and rights-bearing stakeholders (rather than customers or residential subjects). Moreover, it would require that sectional title schemes’ governing agents be both adequately empowered and adequately held accountable, under administrative and constitutional law, for exercising their governance functions.
Optimizing BLDC Motor Performance with Advanced Fuzzy Logic PID Controller under Dynamic Load Condition
Authors: Varsha V  , Gaganambha  , Manjunatha B  , Arjun Joshi  , Kishore M P  , Dr. Shamala N
Published: August 2024

These days, green technology is a big deal in every nation on the planet, and since electricity is a clean energy, getting this technology is encouraged. Electric motors are used in the majority of applications for power. A motor is used to transform electrical power into mechanical energy; in other words, electric motors are responsible for the majority of the uses of electrical energy. Brushless direct current (BLDC) motors are becoming more and more popular in various applications because of their small size and inexpensive maintenance. The industries can become more dynamic by substituting the BLDC motors. Improved performance from a BLDC motor need control drive assistance in managing its torque and speed. The performance of a BLDC motor under various control scenarios and load types is examined in this research. A sophisticated Fuzzy PID controller and a standard PID controller are contrasted. In real-world applications, the load variations under study are frequent. The evaluation in this paper observes the motor's speed response during the application and removal of loads. BLDC motors often exhibit jerky behavior when loads are removed. The study shows that gradual load changes produce better results than sudden load changes, regardless of the controller used. Additionally, the Fuzzy PID controller significantly reduces jerks during load removal. The speed-torque characteristics show that jerks are minimized with the Fuzzy PID controller during regular load removal.
Research Paper Summarizer Using AI
Authors: G. Santhoshi  , M Jyothi  , Kovvuri Ramya Sri  , G. Hasika  , G. Varsha  , R. Snigdha
Published: August 2024

An AI-powered tool that can analyze and summarize research papers, making it easier for students to understand complex academic articles. The amount of digital information is growing rapidly, making it hard to handle and understand all the text available in different areas. It's really important to quickly and accurately summarize large articles or research papers of text to find information, combine knowledge, and make decisions. This research paper explains how we developed and tested a system that can turn long documents into short, clear summaries. Develop algorithms for extracting key phrases and terms that capture the core concepts and topics of the research paper. Develop features for Highlighting Keywords, read aloud option, Plagiarism Check, Extracting Images, and focus areas. This tool plays an important role and help researchers and high academic professors to get updated with the current technologies in their respective fields. The Research Paper Summarizer Project utilizes advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) to analyze and summarize research papers effectively.
Transitioning from Reactive to Proactive Cyber Security Using Machine Learning
Authors: Yogeshwari  , Dr. Kumudavalli  , Dr. Aruna Devi  , Srivatsala
Published: August 2024

The evolution of cyber security strategies is increasingly emphasizing a shift from reactive to proactive approaches, leveraging Machine Learning (ML) as a transformative tool. This paper explores the transition process from reactive to proactive cyber security, focusing on the pivotal role of ML in enabling predictive and preemptive defense measures. Reactive cyber security traditionally involves responding to threats after they have occurred, relying on incident response and historical data analysis. In contrast, proactive cyber security employs ML algorithms to predict and prevent potential threats before they manifest, thereby reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing overall resilience. This paper examines the benefits of ML-driven proactive strategies such as Anomaly Detection and Behavioral Analysis, Adaptive Malware Detection and so on including improved threat detection accuracy, reduced response times, and mitigation of emerging threats. Case studies and practical examples illustrate successful implementations of ML in transitioning organizations towards proactive cyber security. Furthermore, the paper discusses challenges such as data quality, model interpretability, and ethical considerations inherent in adopting ML for proactive security measures. Machine learning lets systems learn and improve on their own, all without needing constant code updates. By analyzing past cyber security battles, machine learning models can recognize new exploits hackers might try and adapt defenses even faster.
Evaluation of Performance Enhancement by Data Compression in Cloud Computing
Authors: Sunita  , Dr. V. K. Srivastava
Published: August 2024

Because it provides elastic, on-demand access to a wide range of resources and services, cloud computing has quickly become an integral part of today's digital infrastructure. The difficulty of efficiently transmitting and storing data while maintaining high speed and security is becoming more pressing as the amount of data handled in cloud systems continues to increase at an exponential rate. Improving cloud computing performance via the use of sophisticated compression algorithms is the focus of this article. Optimization of bandwidth use, reduction of storage costs, and acceleration of data transfer speeds may be achieved by the use of compression techniques, which reduce the amount of sent and stored data. Several lossless and lossy compression algorithms are examined, and their efficacy in various cloud-based contexts is assessed. Data encryption and integrity verification are two areas where we look at how data compression affects cloud security. Our research shows that data security may be maintained while significant speed increases are achieved via the smart use of compression methods. Best practices for deploying compression in the cloud and possible future research areas are discussed in the paper's conclusion.