bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
School Engagement and Purpose in College Students
Authors: Salter Mo
Published: January 2025

Past studies have examined the role of having a sense of purpose in the success of college students, but few have determined a direct relationship between college students’ school engagement and sense of purpose.
Attempting to investigate the connection further, this study employed correlational analyses with data from 2,074 community students nationwide to examine the relationship between school engagement and purpose.
Consistent with the hypothesis, correlational analyses demonstrated a moderate positive correlation between school engagement and a sense of purpose and meaning in life. Additionally, honor society membership status, whether one had a mentor, college size, and college credits earned, were each linked to school engagement and purpose. Purpose was also positively correlated with age, and significant results were found for purpose in employment hours per week, gender identity, and the number of college credits earned. Future examination of factors in the connection between purpose and school engagement may lead to the development of methods to increase school engagement and a sense of purpose in college students.
Forensic Analysis of Health and Fitness Applications on Android
Authors: Al-Ghamdi Nasser Jarallah , Al-Akhras Mousa , Alhosban Fuad
Published: January 2025

The field of computer forensics focuses on retrieving, analyzing, and presenting computer-based data to be used as evidence in legal proceedings. With the proliferation of digital evidence in civil litigation, legal systems worldwide have adapted to accommodate these new forms of evidence. This research delves into the forensic analysis of health and fitness applications on Android devices, which are now critical targets for forensic investigations due to the sensitive data they store, such as contacts, messages, images, and location information. Given the widespread use of over 250,000 health and fitness applications, there is an urgent need to evaluate their security and privacy measures. The objective of this study is to identify the potential forensic artifacts available within these applications and assess their implications for user privacy and security. By employing rigorous forensic methodologies, we analyze various popular health and fitness apps to understand how securely they store user data and how this data can be extracted and utilized in forensic investigations. Our findings highlight the importance of choosing secure applications that protect user privacy, a crucial consideration for users and developers alike.
THE DEVELOPMENT READING COMPREHENSION USING COOPERATIVE INTEGRATED READING AND COMPOSITION (CIRC) WITH GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS OF SEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS
Authors:   Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Education, Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, Maha Sarakham 44000 Thailand, Boorapa Anasaya , Suphachworakul Chaiwat ,   Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Education, Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, Maha Sarakham 44000 Thailand, Junghan Surakan ,   Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Education, Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, Maha Sarakham 44000 Thailand
Published: January 2025

The Basic Education Core Curriculum B.E. 2551 (2008) focuses on developing the reading ability of students to communicate effectively with others. This research responds to the reading policy through the experimental research. The sample for this study consisted of 40 seventh-grade students from Sarakhampittayakhom School, using cluster random sampling during the second semester of the academic year 2023. The research tools for data collection were a lesson plan based on CIRC with graphic organizers, an English reading comprehension test, and a student satisfaction questionnaire. The statistics for data analysis included percentage, mean, standard deviation, and dependent samples t-test. The results indicated that the efficiency of CIRC with graphic organizers in developing English reading comprehension was 82.29/82.08 which met the 80/80 criteria. When pretest and posttest scores were compared, the posttest scores of English reading comprehension ability of the students was higher than the pretest with a statistical significance at a level of 0.05. Students’ satisfaction with the English reading comprehension learning activity with the CIRC with graphic organizers was at a high level (x̅ = 4.46, SD = 0.29).
THE EFFECTS OF USING PROBLEM BASED LEARNING TO PROMOTE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Authors:   Faculty of Education, Phuket Rajabhat University, Phuket 83000 Thailand, Chachiyo Manop , Chachiyo Wassana ,   Faculty of Education, Phuket Rajabhat University, Phuket 83000 Thailand
Published: January 2025

The present research is the instructional model development to implement a problem-based learning for promoting critical thinking skills. The study aimed to investigate students’ learning achievement of a pre-test and a post-test and examine the critical thinking skills learned from developing the instructional model. The sampling groups were nine learning management and digital technology experts and twenty-eight students. The research instruments used were 1) The instructional model of a problem-based approach to improve the critical thinking skills evaluation form, 2) The achievement test, and 3) The critical thinking skills evaluation form. The statistics used were percentage, mean score, standard deviation, and t-test dependent. The results of the research were 1) The instructional model of a problem-based learning to developing critical thinking skills was at a good (x̅ = 4.16, SD = 0.72), and Learning Unit No. 2, data types, was at the good level (x̅ = 4.21, SD = 0.66). The next was Learning Unit No. 3, subprogram and other functions, which was at the good level (x̅ = 4.20, SD = 0.78), and Learning No. 4, using data files, was at the good level (x̅ = 4.15, SD = 0.71) respectively. However, Learning Unit No. 1, grammar structures of computer Languages of input-output commands, was at the lowest level (x̅ = 4.08, SD = 0.72), 2) The mean score of students’ follow-up test was higher than the initial test at the statistically significant level of .05, and 3) The critical thinking skills of the sampling group improved from the developing instructional model were at a very good level of sixteen students (57 percent) and at a good level of twelve students (43 percent).
DEVELOPMENT OF PRACTICAL TEACHING WITH A PRACTICE KIT FOR SPLIT TYPE OF SOLAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Authors:   Department of Industrial Education and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of  Technology Lanna Phitsanuloke, Phitsanuloke 65000 Thailand, Promseenong Prataeb , Sema Prida ,   Department of Industrial Education and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of  Technology Lanna Phitsanuloke, Phitsanuloke 65000 Thailand, Tantrabandit Manop ,   Department of Technical Education, Faculty of Technical Education, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Pathumthani 12110 Thailand, Kohpeisansukwattana Nuchchada ,   Department of Technological Education and Information, Faculty of Technical Education, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok 10800 Thailand, Deewanichsakul Songtham ,   Department of Technical Education, Faculty of Technical Education, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Pathumthani 12110 Thailand, Jantontapo Udomsak ,   Department of Technical Education, Faculty of Technical Education, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Pathumthani 12110 Thailand
Published: January 2025

This research aimed to improve teaching and learning with split-type solar air conditioning system practice kit. The sample group for this research comprised of 23 students from Mechanical Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Phitsanulok, selected by purposive sampling. The tool used in this research was a split-type solar air conditioning system practice kit. The research started with the study of data and theory related with solar air conditioning system, followed by the development of practice kit, teaching publications, and quality assessment form. The practice kit was assessed by five experts which revealed that both the practice kit and the teaching publications had the highest quality. After that, the practice kit was used in teaching and learning of the selected sample group. Practice scores gained from during-learning and post-learning were statistically analyzed to find efficiency, as well as students’ satisfaction with the teaching and learning. Results of the research indicated that teaching and learning efficiency using the practice kit was 89.28/90.18, which was higher than the defined criteria of 80/80. Average students’ satisfaction with the teaching and learning was in the highest level (x̅ = 4.51, SD = 0.55).
Characteristics of Mozzarella Cheese Supplemented with Durian Pulp
Authors:   Program in Foods and Nutrition, Faculty of Home Economics Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand, Thedkwanchai Sumapar , Suteebut Nomjit ,   Program in Home Economics, Faculty of Home Economics Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand, Keeariyo Chayapat ,   Program in Home Economics, Faculty of Home Economics Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand, Sakulyunyongsuk Nopporn ,   Program in Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Home Economics Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand, Auppathak Chaowalit ,   Program in Foods and Nutrition, Faculty of Home Economics Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand, Soteyome Thanapop ,   Program in Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Home Economics Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
Published: January 2025

The aims of this research were to: 1) study the optimal basic formula for mozzarella cheese, 2) study the optimal amount of durian pulp to be added to the selected basic mozzarella cheese, and 3) study the physical, chemical, and microbial properties of both the basic mozzarella cheese formula and the mozzarella cheese with added durian pulp. A consumer acceptance assessment of three variations of the basic mozzarella cheese formula showed that Form 2 received the highest scores from evaluators in terms of appearance, color, aroma, taste, texture, and overall liking, with average scores of 7.20, 7.70, 7.60, 7.80, 7.55, and 7.80, respectively. Durian pulp was subsequently added to the selected Form 2 mozzarella cheese at four different levels: 0% (control), 5%, 10%, and 15% of the weight of raw cow’s milk. Consumer acceptance evaluations revealed that mozzarella cheese with 10% durian pulp had the highest average scores for appearance, color, aroma, taste, texture, and overall liking, with scores of 8.00, 8.05, 7.95, 7.90, 8.03, and 8.23, respectively. An investigation of the physical characteristics of both the basic mozzarella cheese and the mozzarella cheese with 10% durian pulp revealed that the basic mozzarella cheese had lower brightness (L*) and stretchability but higher color intensity in terms of redness (a*) and yellowness (b*) than the mozzarella cheese with 10% durian pulp. In terms of chemical quality, the mozzarella cheese with 10% durian pulp had slightly lower energy content, protein, fat, and ash values, but higher carbohydrate and moisture content compared to the basic mozzarella cheese. Regarding microbiological quality, both formulations had microbial amounts in accordance with the specified standards. According to the Ministry of Public Health’s standards, set by Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No.209) B.E.2543 (2000) Re: Prescribing the quality or standard, principles, conditions and methods of analysis for pathogenic microorganisms in foods.
STRATEGIES LEVERAGING AI IN DEVSECOPS FOR CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS
Authors: Molleti Ramasankar
Published: January 2025

This paper aims to review how AI can be
implemented in DevSecOps for cloud
environments for the improvement of security
across the SDLC. Authenticated automation,
predictive analytics, and detecting threats are
significant in realizing the cloud-native
applications’ complexity and speed. Some of the
focused strategies are AI in Security Testing, AI
Powered Vulnerability Management, and AI in
Compliance with regular and deeper security
checks against the latest threats that might
threaten the system. Subsequent trends reveal
factors that define the utilization of AI in threat
intelligence as well as prediction for secure
software development in the future. The paper
presents continuity of security as an important
aspect of cloud application development with the
emphasis on AI’s contributions to it.
Keywords - Security Testing, AI, DevSecOps,
DevOps, Cloud Environments
DIAGNOSIS OF ACUTE DISEASES USING AI
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Presidency University, Bangalore, India, SNEHA  K , SHREE ANU , REDDY DHRUTHI , A SANIYA BEGUM
Published: January 2025

Disease diagnosis is the identification of a health issue, disease, disorder, or other condition that a person may have. Disease diagnoses could sometimes be very easy, while others may be trickier. There are large data sets available however, there is a limitation of tools that can accurately determine the patterns and make predictions. The traditional methods that are used to diagnose a disease are manual and error-prone. Using artificial intelligence (AI) predictive techniques enables automatic diagnosis and reduces detection errors compared to exclusive human expertise. This paper has reviewed the current literature for the last 10 years, from January 2009 to December 2019. The study considered the eight most frequently used databases, in which a total of 105 articles were found. A detailed analysis of those articles was conducted in order to classify the most used AI techniques for medical diagnostic systems. We further discuss various diseases along with corresponding techniques of AI, including Machine Learning, and Deep Learning. This research paper aims to reveal some important insights into current and previous AI techniques in the medical field used in today’s medical research, particularly in heart disease prediction, brain disease, prostate, liver disease, and kidney disease. Finally, the paper also provides some avenues for future research on AI-based diagnostics systems based on a set of open problems and challenges. So, in our project titled “Diagnosis of acute diseases using AI” is used to improve the diagnostic capabilities using AI. Here we have used four algorithms namely: Autoencoders, Collaborative Filtering, Reinforcement Learning, and Generative Adversarial Network. And at last, we have done a comparative analysis of all four algorithms to find which algorithm is more accurate.

INDEX TERMS: AI Techniques, Deep Learning, Intelligent systems, Generative Adversarial Network ,autoencoders ,collaborative filtering, Reinforcement Learning
Review on Voice Recognition for Student Attendance
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, R Nithyashree , C P, Samarth
Published: January 2025

This paper presents a novel approach to automating student attendance through voice recognition technology. The proposed system leverages biometric authentication, analyzing unique voice patterns to verify student identities. By integrating advanced technologies such as VOSK for speech recognition, Python for audio analysis, and SQLite for database management, the system ensures efficient and fraud-resistant attendance tracking. The voice biometric system eliminates the need for manual attendance methods, such as roll calls or ID checks, which are often time-consuming and prone to errors. Additionally, the system provides a contactless solution, enhancing safety and convenience, especially in large educational institutions. The study highlights its effectiveness in modernizing classroom management and improving administrative efficiency. Key challenges, including noise sensitivity and environmental variations, are addressed, showcasing the system's potential to revolutionize attendance tracking in educational settings.
Hydrogel-Based Hydrophilic Polymers for Controlled Release and Bioavailability Enhancement
Authors:   Rungta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Dubey Ujjawal
Published: January 2025

The unique characteristics they possess, such as their high-water retention, biocompatibility, and capacity to expand in aquatic conditions, hydrogels—three-dimensional networks of hydrophilic polymers—have become extremely useful materials in the pharmaceutical industry. Because of these properties, hydrogels are excellent choices for a range of pharmaceutical applications, especially in tissue engineering, drug delivery, wound treatment, and automated release systems. The prolonged, targeted, and stimuli-responsive medication absorption that hydrogels can provide improves the oral absorption and therapeutic effectiveness of pharmacological drugs while reducing systemic adverse effects. Beyond conventional drug delivery methods, hydrogels are finding increasing utility in injectable compositions, transdermal patches, ocular medication administration, and customized medicine. Furthermore, hydrogels have shown great promise in the treatment of wounds by offering conditions that retain moisture, which speeds up healing and lessens discomfort. Hydrogels are used in tissue engineering as scaffolds for tissue regeneration and cell development, providing novel approaches to the treatment of injured tissues. This study addresses the many pharmaceutical uses of hydrogels, emphasizes their benefits in contemporary treatments, and investigates the difficulties and potential paths in hydrogel-based drug delivery systems. The next generation of pharmaceutical formulations might be advanced with the continuous development of intelligent, biodegradable, and responsive hydrogels, which would also enhance patient outcomes and allow for more individualized, efficient therapies.

Keywords: Retention, Biocompatibility, Hydrogels, Biodegradable, Polymers
EMBRACING CLOUD GOVERNANCE WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF FINOPS
Authors: Molleti Ramasankar
Published: January 2025

This technical report focuses on the concept of
cloud governance in the context of FinOps which
is Financial Operations. The basics for effective
governance and financial management becomes
crucial as companies continue to adopt cloud
technologies. The report examines the cloud
governance framework, the parts of it, and tips for
using it in FinOps. It leaps into FinOps standards
and how they are embedded into cloud
governance solutions and the relevant tools and
technologies. These challenges and solutions
related with this integration are described, nearby
future models in the field. This extensive review
aims to provide bits of information to
organizations that would like to enhance their
cloud activities but at the same time, keep an eye
on costs and compliance.
Keywords: Cloud computing, FinOps, Cost
Management, Resource Management, Security
and Compliance, Performance Monitoring,
Japanese Buddhist Canon Depicting Heavenly Sovereigns
Authors: Kuzhel Yu. L. , Breslavets T. I.
Published: January 2025

In the Japanese Buddhist canon, the heavenly sovereigns belong to the fourth class of Buddhist deities — after the Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and light kings. They are the largest group. Sculptures are distinguished by the complexity of plastic forms, decorativeness, and expression. In Japanese iconography, the appearance of Buddhist characters was transformed according to ethnic requirements; their attributes, costumes, and poses changed. The heavenly sovereigns, with soft faces reminiscent of bodhisattvas, were endowed with formidable features in Japan; secular attire was changed to the attire of warriors. Other deities, initially considered warlike, acquired a peaceful appearance. Four heavenly sovereigns (shitennō) should be singled out as the most famous — Tamonten, Jikokuten, Zō chō ten, Kō mokuten. They hold weapons in their hands. For Kō mokuten, in his fight against ignorance, the word serves as a weapon, and he holds a scroll-sutra and a brush. In addition to them, Bonten, Taishakuten, Bishamonten became recognized. They have great physical and spiritual strength and appear in majestic poses. Bishamonten acts as a warrior-protector but is also a deity who bestows mercy on everyone. The warrior Benzaiten took on the traits of femininity. Kichijō ten is known as the goddess of wealth and happiness. The cohort of heavenly sovereigns belong to the guardian deities of Buddhist law — Shū kongō jin and Kongō rikishi. They are akin to guards located in the niches of temple gates. Sacred sculptures demonstrate the martial spirit with a powerful physique, facial expressions, hand gestures, military armor. Initially static, the sculptures acquired expressiveness of movement due to the position of arms and legs. The article considers the most artistically significant sculptures to trace the process of improving the stylistic means of sculpting Japanese-Buddhist images, to reveal the features of grotesque works, and to expand knowledge about Buddhist temple sculpture.
Suki and Kokorozashi in Hosshinshū
Authors: Trubnikova N. N.
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the study is to consider two concepts important for Japanese Buddhist thought and for teachings about literature: suki (“elegant taste”, devotion to the beautiful) and kokorozashi (“determination”, willingness to focus all one’s forces on something). An important source for understanding these terms is the Hosshinshū collection of setsuwa (early 13th century). In collections of setsuwa tales, there are often reasonings about the poet and poetry; they accompany the stories about the miracles associated with famous poems changing the fate of the poet and his loved ones. The compilers of the collections, in general, follow the tradition where the word of the poet is valued below the word of the Buddha, but it is all the more important to choose examples from which it would be seen that the path of a poet can simultaneously be one of a Buddhist ascetic. One of the versions of the Buddhist understanding of poetry can be found in Hosshinshū. Here, poets, with their special way of life and thoughts, belong to a wider category of “connoisseurs of the beautiful,” “people with taste,” sukimono. These people are able to renounce ordinary human worries, glory, and self- interest for the sake of poetry or music, which brings them closer to hermits. In this case, what is important are not so much the properties of poetry as such, but “determination” of the person themselves, their choice in favor of something that absorbs their strength and becomes their support on the way.
The Consulting Market in Japan: Traditions and Contemporary Challenges
Authors: Logvinova E. A.
Published: January 2025

The consulting industry is an essential part of the modern economy. The business of large consulting companies is primarily associated with the American and European markets, but, recently, there has been a development of the industry in the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. The consulting market in Japan is currently developing and it cannot be compared in its scale with the world leaders. This article is devoted to the peculiarities of the formation of the consulting services market in Japan and its impact on the development of the industry. Particular attention is paid to the system of administrative management of the economy and the corporate structure as key factors that allowed Japanese firms to conduct their business for a long time and overcome their problems without resorting to the support of independent consultants. The government organized various committees and bureaus providing consultation to enterprises and entire industries. Non-governmental organizations maintained economic research and contributed to effective communication between the state and business. The grouping system assumed the presence of its own consulting companies that served the members of the group; therefore, there was no need to involve thirdparty contractors. Key factors in the emergence of consulting firms were the globalization and internationalization of Japanese business. Thus, some companies, having entered the world market, faced high competition from other countries and difficulties in doing business in a completely different environment, because of which the demand for consulting services began to arise. Another impetus for the establishment of consulting firms was the introduction of a new system of accounting and the adoption of the new Corporate Governance Code based on international standards. As a result of the analysis, the author concludes that the emergence of the Japanese consulting market much later than in other countries is due to the specific conditions in which Japanese business developed during the second half of the 20th century. However, in order to maintain their status and competitiveness, companies need to reconsider their management principles and outsource to contractors and consultants more frequently.
Research Institute № 9 of the Imperial Japanese Army
Authors: Kulanov A. E.
Published: January 2025

Despite the decades that have passed since the end of World War II, historians and researchers from other academic fields remain interested in the activities of a number of organizations and military units of the Japanese army and navy, engaged, during the pre-war and war periods, in the development of weapons of mass destruction, unique weapons, as well as means of their delivery. At the same time, against the background of the relatively well-studied circumstances of the activities of the infamous Units 731 and 100, which produced and tested bacteriological and other weapons in the territory of Manchuria, the data on the activities of the Army Military Research Institute № 9, located in the Tokyo suburb of Kawasaki, remain almost completely unknown to Russian researchers.

In the Japanese- and English-language historical literature, the unit is known as the “Noborito Laboratory,” deriving the name from the area where the institute was located. For the first time in the Russian-language literature, this work presents the history of the establishment and activities of this top-secret division of the Japanese Imperial Army, a general outline of its structure and activities, which included experiments and attempts to create bacteriological weapons, production of counterfeit money and documents, various weapons of mass destruction, including bacteriological ones as well as weapons based on the use of microwave radiation, secret espionage and electronic equipment, poisons, the historically first intercontinental means of delivering damaging substances, etc.

The problem of the post-war fate of the liquidated Research Institute № 9 and the appearance of some of its traces in Japan after 1945 are also touched upon. The research is based on materials declassified in Japan and published by the Defunct Imperial Japanese Army Noborito Laboratory Museum for Education in Peace, as well as on the materials of foreign press.
Tayama Katai’s Essay “K and T” (“K to T”)
Authors: Toropygina M. V.
Published: January 2025

This publication presents the translation into Russian of the essay “K and T” by the Japanese writer Tayama Katai (1871–1930). The essay was published in 1917, first as a stand-alone piece in the magazine Bunshō Sekai, and then as a chapter of the book Thirty Years in Tokyo (Tōkyō no Sanjūnen). The heroes of the essay are Tayama Katai himself (in the text he acts as T) and his friend Kunikida Doppo (1871–1908, in the text he is K). The author speaks about the time in 1897 when the young heroes (both of them are 26 years old) spent a little over a month in a temple in Nikkō. At this time, Tayama Katai and Kunikida Doppo, who soon became famous writers, were just entering literary life.

The essay gives an idea of the thoughts and feelings of the Japanese literary youth at the end of the 19th century. As twenty years passed since the events described, Tayama Katai manages to see not only his friend, but also himself “from the outside.” The heroes, very different in character, talk about what human life, love, religion, and nature are. They often argue, even quarrel. The conversations about literature give an idea of what the Japanese literary youth of that time were passionate about, which Western writers and poets were especially popular.

From the essay, one can also learn how much the writers earned with their writings. The main purpose of the journey of the young people was writing. It was during his stay in Nikkō that Doppo wrote the short story “Uncle Gen” (“Gen oji”), a work that marked his turn to prose.
The Life of the Japanese in the Mirror of Statistics and Public Opinion Polls
Authors: Lebedeva I. P.
Published: January 2025

The article deals with the issue of the level and quality of life of the Japanese. Data from two sources of information are analyzed and compared – official statistical data and opinion polls conducted by private and public organizations. The statistics show that, according to a number of indicators (the level of per capita income, household provision of housing and durable goods, life expectancy, distribution of income and wealth among the population, etc.), Japan is among the highly developed nations, providing the absolute majority of its citizens with a high level of material well-being.

Although, in general, the data of sociological surveys, which represent subjective assessments by the Japanese of their financial situation, do not refute this thesis, in some aspects they significantly correct it, showing that not all citizens of the country are satisfied with their standard of living and some of its components.

While some of these assessments seem controversial, this does not diminish their importance as a valuable source of information.

These assessments, in particular, show that Japanese society is far from being as homogeneous as it is commonly believed, that it consists of groups that differ not only in income and wealth, but also in lifestyle, in their ideas about the value of work, about the importance of certain aspects of life, about social justice, etc.

In other words, by complementing statistical indicators, these assessments help us to get closer to understanding how diverse and complex the life of contemporary Japanese society is.
The End of “Staff Captain Rybnikov”. Review of the Book by A. G. Zorikhin, Japan’s Military Intelligence Against Russia. Opposition of Special Services in the Far East. 1874-1922
Authors: Kulanov A. E.
Published: January 2025

The article provides an analysis of the book Japan’s Military Intelligence Against Russia. Opposition of Special Services in the Far East. 1874–1922, published in the early 2023 by the “Tsentrpoligraf” publishing house by a Russian historian, a specialist in the study of the confrontation between the special services of Russia and Japan, Candidate of Historical Sciences A. G. Zorikhin. Of fundamental importance is the author’s unbiased view of the role of the Japanese special services in producing strategic military and political decisions of the Japanese leadership in the period under study.

The book is one of the examples of studies by Russian historians, carried out using not only Russian, but also Japanese archival materials, as well as with the involvement of studies from Russia, Japan, the United States, and Poland. Most of the cited documents are introduced into scientific circulation for the first time.
Japanese Nationalists and Russian Muslims in the Joint Pan-Asian Project: The Role of Abdurashid Ibragimov
Authors: Usmanova L. R.
Published: January 2025

The article briefly presents the activity of the Russian Muslim leader Abdurashid Ibragimov as a pan-Islamic mediator in Japan. Largely due to his activities at the beginning of the 20th century, the idea of cooperation with Muslim peoples was strengthened among the pan-Asian circles of Japanese intellectuals. It is concluded that the Japanese state Muslim policy (kaikyō seisaku), conducted in the 1930s and 1940s, was formed with active cooperation with Muslim intellectuals, including A. Ibragimov.
Left-Wing Parties in Japan. Their Origin, Rise, and Decline
Authors: Sarkisov K. O.
Published: January 2025

The article examines the history of the emergence and decline of the once influential leftist forces in Japanese politics. In the forthcoming elections in the fall of 2025, the Social Democratic Party (formerly the Japan Socialist Party) has every chance of losing their single seat in the more important lower house of the Japanese Diet. Another “left-wing” force, the communists, retain their positions, but they occupy about two percent of the total number of seats. Just as, before Japan, it was in European countries, one should, of course, seek the reasons for the current crisis in the fundamental changes in the social class structure and the employment structure caused by the waves of scientific and technological progress. The national specificities associated with the inertia of political preferences should be mentioned too. The pre-war history of Japanese politics exerted an influence on the formation and development of left-wing parties. It was related to the movements of Christian socialism, the Fabian Society, anarchist communism, and anarcho-syndicalism in Europe. The victory of the Bolsheviks in the 1917 revolution is directly related to the birth of the Japanese Communist Party as the “Japanese section of the Comintern.” In the post-war period, political events in neighboring China and the Korean Peninsula had a significant impact as well.An analysis of the current situation of the left-wing parties shows that their decisive rejection of the now infamous Marxist-Leninist provisions of their political programs, an openly critical attitude towards the experience of building socialism in the Soviet Union and China, and the attempts to prove that the negative experience of these countries is the result of distorting the essence of socialism and perverting its principles do not help. The criticism does not increase their authority and ability to retain the sympathy of their supporters and attract new ones. Complete rejection of Marx and Lenin in favor of Lassalle and Bernstein by SDP was not helpful and was perceived as an opportunistic move and a sign of willingness to sacrifice principles for the sake of political gain.
«Desert Religion». Islam in Japan From the 19th Century to the Present Day
Authors: Kulieva L. Sh.
Published: January 2025

Abrahamic religions have long been the mainstay of many countries around the world. These religions have also reached Japan, and while the situation with Christianity is very positive, Islam still faces difficulties. This “desert religion” came to the Land of the Rising Sun much later than its “sister,” and, despite its rich history, it is in a state of constant turbulence in modern Japan. However, representatives of the religion, both Japanese, such as Noda Shtar, Torajir Yamada, Bumpachirō Ariga, Tanaka Ippei, Umar Mita, and foreigners, such as Abbas Mahmoud Al-Akkad, Qari Sarfaraz Hussein, and Abdurashid Ibrahim, are promoting it in a country to which Islam seems totally unsuited. In modern world, large numbers of Muslims live and work in Japan, among them both Japanese Muslims and immigrants from Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Russia.Mosques, as the largest Muslim religious centers, engage in educational and social activities, as well as building ties with the locals. Finally, there are Islamic NGOs operating in Japan: Japan Islamic Trust (JIT), Japan Muslim Education Trust (JMET), Japan Muslim Association (AJMA), Japan Halal Association (JHA), and other organizations the main task of which is to facilitate and improve the lives of Muslims.The objectives of this article are to study the stages of the process of Islam’s penetration into Japan and to highlight the contribution of prominent Muslims, both Japanese and foreigners, to the promotion of this religion; to find out what the situation with the contemporary life of Muslims in Japan is, what are the positive and negative aspects, and how Muslim organizations and community participate in the life of Japanese society.
Analysis of Promotional Media Strategy for Subsidized Housing Sales Using the Ahp Method in the Startup Property Company Pt Real Estate Teknologi
Authors: Iswara Ririn Agustriana Iswara , Suhendar Suhendar , Sulaeman Sulaeman , Hadi Lukman
Published: January 2025

This research analyzes the promotional media strategy for subsidized housing sales using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method at the startup property company PT Real Estate Teknologi. The study is motivated by the crucial role of subsidized housing in addressing the needs of low-income communities in Indonesia. The objective is to determine the most effective promotional strategy through social media, digital marketing (Meta Ads), and conventional methods to enhance the visibility and sales of subsidized housing. The AHP method was applied to establish a hierarchy of promotional criteria, including social media platforms, target audience, and cost-effectiveness. The research data were collected through interviews with industry experts, observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that the use of social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, along with digital marketing via Meta Ads, significantly improves brand awareness and sales conversion. This research contributes to the company by providing insights for designing more targeted and efficient promotional strategies. Additionally, the results are expected to help the public gain better access to information about subsidized housing while increasing consumer trust and satisfaction. The recommended strategies from this research can serve as a guideline for stakeholders aiming to optimize their digital promotion efforts.
Alkalosis during emergency department evaluation of acute heart failure: Is there an association with mortality?
Authors: Miró Òscar , Fortuny María José , Espinosa Begoña , Alquézar-Arbé Aitor , Jacob Javier , Trullàs Joan Carles , Aguiló Oriol , Gil Víctor , Bellido Andrea , Llorens Pere
Published: January 2025

Objetivos. Analizar si existe alguna relación entre la presencia de alcalosis en el plasma de los pacientes que son diagnosticados de insuficiencia cardiaca aguda (ICA) en urgencias y la mortalidad intrahospitalaria.
Método. Se seleccionaron los pacientes del Registro EAHFE, que incluye 24.248 episodios de ICA diagnosticados en 53 servicios de urgencias españoles, en los que se disponía del pH plasmático determinado en un equilibrio ácido-base realizado en urgencias. El Grupo Alcalosis (GA) lo formaron los pacientes con pH > 7,45 y el Grupo Control (GC) aquellos con pH entre 7,35 y 7,45. Se recogieron datos epidemiológicos, de comorbilidad, tratamientos crónicos, situación basal y características y gravedad del episodio de descompensación. La variable de resultado fue la mortalidad intrahospitalaria por cualquier causa. Se analizó la relación cruda y ajustada entre alcalosis y mortalidad mediante regresión logística y se expresó como odds ratio (OR) y su intervalo de confianza del 95%.
Resultados. Hubo 2.522 pacientes en el GA y 8.526 en el GC, que difirieron en edad (en el GA eran mayores), en numerosas comorbilidades, en los tratamientos crónicos (de forma remarcable, más diuréticos de asa en el GA) y en múltiples variables relacionas con el episodio de ICA. La mortalidad intrahospitalaria fue similar en el GA (7,5%) y en el GC (7,0%), lo que supuso una OR curda de 1,062 (0,896-1,259) y ajustada de 1,023 (0,854-1,225). En el GA hubo 676 pacientes con pCO2 > 40 mmHg (probable alcalosis metabólica) y 937 pacientes con pCO2 < 35 mmHg (probable alcalosis respiratoria), con mortalidades intrahospitalarias del 9,3% y 6,7% y OR ajustadas de 1,258 (0,942-1,681) y 0,919 (0,695-1,215), respectivamente.
Conclusión. En el presente análisis retrospectivo del Registro EAHFE, la presencia de alcalosis no se asoció con una mayor mortalidad intrahospitalaria, y tampoco se halló asociación significativa cuando el análisis se limitó a los pacientes con una alcalosis de probable origen metabólico o respiratorio.
visita a prisión como analizador de la violencia carcelaria
Authors: Ruedas Torres Diego
Published: January 2025

La prisión, a diferencia de otros ámbitos de la vida social, no regula sus relaciones por la búsqueda de la legitimidad o el establecimiento de un poder positivo, sino que lo hace a través del recurso a instrumentos de coerción o violencia que producen el temor como principal forma de gobierno. Partiendo de esta idea, estudio la visita a prisión como un proceso moldeado por la violencia de su estructura, pero también como un proceso que permite revelar su violencia en otros ámbitos. La visita es, por lo tanto, un eslabón en la cadena de violencias carcelarias y un reflejo ampliado de su violencia. Como eslabón, nos permite atender al control que ejerce sobre los familiares en el ingreso y el control de las comunicaciones; como espejo, apunta a cómo se extiende el daño hacia los familiares a partir del relato del detenido, en las marcas sobre el cuerpo del penado o en el miedo a la cárcel que se difunde entre la familia a través de las comunicaciones. Así, a partir del relato de la visita de un conjunto de parientes de personas presas, apunto algunas claves sobre cómo se vive la violencia de la prisión en el entorno familiar y cómo podemos pensar la familia en el entorno penitenciario.
Cambio climático e incertidumbres dóxicas. Entre el negacionismo y el activismo
Authors: Ramos Torre Ramón , Callejo Gallego Javier
Published: January 2025

El cambio climático (CC) es un hecho total que se genera y se comunica desde el sistema de la ciencia. La concepción de los expertos es sometida a variadas traducciones por parte de otros agentes sociales. En este trabajo se aborda cómo concibe sus incertidumbres características el público (los legos), según muestran los datos de una reciente investigación realizada en España. Denominamos dóxicas a esas incertidumbres para diferenciarlas de las incertidumbres epistémicas de los expertos. Se analizan algunos de sus aspectos y la forma de enfrentarlas y reducirlas en el discurso lego hegemónico, que confía en el saber experto. Se exploran también las aproximaciones escépticas y negacionistas, que se contrastan con las resueltamente afirmativas de grupos de jóvenes activistas. Para interpretarlas, se atiende a las justificaciones y a las temporalizaciones que las hacen posibles.
Implementasi Program Bimbingan Belajar untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman dan Minat Belajar Peserta Didik
Authors: Qolbi Nofa Kusuma , Wicaksono Achmad , Nur Faidah Rizka , Oktavianti Rizma , May Maulidia Putri , Julaikah
Published: January 2025

The RT 01 RW 13 Waru Village tutoring program was designed to address students' low level of understanding and interest in learning due to limited access to additional education. The goal is to improve understanding of school subject matter and motivate students to be more interested in learning. This program is implemented face-to-face with a group learning method based on education level, using LKPD according to the school curriculum. The results showed a significant increase in average understanding from 65% to 85%, and 90% of participants felt more confident and motivated. The uniqueness of this program lies in the personal approach and active involvement of parents, which increased from 50% to 80%. This study contributes to learning strategies at the community level and highlights the importance of collaboration between schools and the community for student academic success.
Síndromes geríatricos
Authors: Acosta Benito Miguel Ángel , Barrio Cortes Jaime , Mir Sánchez Carolina
Published: January 2025

Los síndromes geriátricos son un conjunto de afecciones que afectan a las personas mayores, causando un rápido deterioro funcional o social. La VGI es esencial para diagnosticar estos síndromes, considerando aspectos médicos, funcionales, cognitivos, emocionales y sociales. Entre los síndromes más comunes se encuentran la fragilidad, la inmovilidad, el delirio, la demencia, la polifarmacia o la depresión. El manejo multidisciplinario desde Atención Primaria (AP) es crucial, enfocándose en la prevención, la detección y el tratamiento temprano, con un enfoque centrado en el paciente. Sin embargo, aún se pueden mejorar áreas como la formación del personal, la colaboración interprofesional, la humanización de la atención y el uso de nuevas tecnologías para optimizar el cuidado de los adultos mayores.
Donde nadie me ve
Authors: Domenech Martín Beatriz , Zorzano Martínez Cristina
Published: January 2025

El poroma ecrino fue descrito inicialmente por Goldman en 1956 para referirse a un tumor benigno derivado de las glándulas sudoríparas. Su etiopatogenia se desconoce hoy en día, pero se ha observado una posible asociación a cicatrices, traumatismos y radiación. Son poco frecuentes en nuestro medio, pero su importancia radica en que debemos realizar el diagnóstico diferencial con otros tumores cutáneos que sí observamos con mayor frecuencia. Supone un 10% de los tumores derivados de estas glándulas. Se presenta en adultos, más frecuentemente entre los 50 y 70 años, y su localización más frecuente es el pie.
Son habitualmente lesiones aisladas, asintomáticas, de crecimiento lento. Clínicamente se definen como pápulas o nódulos exofíticos de consistencia blanda, eritematosos, aunque a veces tienen una superficie hiperqueratósica. Existe una variante maligna, el porocarcinoma, que se suele presentar en edades avanzadas, y una variante pigmentada que se puede producir hasta en un 17% de los casos.
Dermatoscópicamente se observa un patrón vascular polimorfo simétrico y regular, los vasos glomerulares son lineales en espiral, con áreas rojo-lechosas y líneas blanquecinas entrecruzadas.
Lo habitual es que se alcance el diagnóstico definitivo tras una biopsia de la lesión y la observación de sus características histopatológicas, como fue el caso de nuestra paciente. Es muy rara la degeneración maligna y no cabe esperar una recidiva tras la exéresis por lo que no precisan seguimiento especial. Tan solo si no se extirpa de forma completa pueden persistir localmente con un comportamiento similar a una neoplasia benigna.
En conclusión, la importancia de estas lesiones radica en su gran heterogeneidad, lo que nos obliga a realizar el diagnóstico diferencial con otras lesiones como el carcinoma epidermoide, el acantoma de células claras, el carcinoma basocelular e incluso con el melanoma amelanótico.