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Ecological Wisdom of The Bajo Tribe in The Perspective of Fiqh al-Bi’ah and Green Constitution
Authors: Chanifah Nur , Luth Thohir , Rohmah Siti , Kholish Moh. Anas , Zaini Muchlis
Published: January 2025

The Bajo community, as a traditional maritime group, has long practiced marine environmental conservation, such as avoiding marine pollution and protecting endangered species. However, these conservation efforts are often perceived as lacking a firm legal foundation within both formal legal systems and Islamic law, making local wisdom-based conservation initiatives susceptible to neglect by both the government and the broader society. This study aims to analyze the marine environmental conservation practices of the Bajo community from the perspectives of Islamic environmental jurisprudence and the concept of green constitutionalism. The study conducted a qualitative approach. Data were collected through interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with Bajo community members, religious leaders, and relevant stakeholders. The findings reveal that the unwritten customary regulations of the Bajo community emphasize the sanctity of the sea and promote a subject-to-subject relationship between humans and nature. The conservation practices of the Bajo community align with the principles of Islamic environmental law (fiqh al-bi’ah), particularly the principle of prioritizing environmental sustainability for the welfare of humanity. Furthermore, the study finds that Bajo conservation traditions have adopted the principles of green constitutionalism enshrined in Article 28 H of the 1945 Constitution of Indonesia, which ensures the right to a healthy and sustainable environment.
Supporting children with child welfare concerns in Africa: Involving formal and informal systems–II
Authors: Cudjoe Ebenezer , Agwu Prince , Chiu Marcus
Published: January 2025

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EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OF DRUG REPURPOSING AGAINST ABNORMALLY REGULATED CELL-MATRIX INTERACTIONS IN THE TREATMENT OF PANCREATIC CANCER (A COMPUTATIONAL STUDY)
Authors:   Üsküdar University, Institute of Sciences, Department of Molecular Biology, Istanbul, Türkiye, Alsawaf Shahed , Bal Tuğba ,   Üsküdar University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Department of Bioengineering, Istanbul, Türkiye, Çalışkaner Zihni Onur ,   Biruni University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Istanbul, Türkiye
Published: January 2025

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) represents one of the most aggressive cancers, with a 5-year survival rate of only 8%. The progression of the disease is significantly influenced by the tumor microenvironment, especially by cell-extracellular matrix (ECM) interactions. The aim of this study is to repurpose small molecules as inhibitor candidates to jointly target key receptors for the ECM attachment, specifically discoidin domain receptors (DDR1 and DDR2), which are implicated in promoting tumor growth through cell-collagen interactions.Using a computational drug repurposing framework, we accomplished ligand docking and virtual screening to identify potential inhibitory agents targeting DDR1 and DDR2. Ligand libraries including 8540 small chemical molecules (neutral charge, molecular weight of 450-500 Da and logP of 2-3 were chosen) were assembled from the Zinc15 database, and 3D structure files of DDR1 (PDB ID: 6BSD) and DDR2 (PDB ID: 2WUH) were processed (removal of water and heteroatoms, polar hydrogen addition, missing atom repair, etc.) using Discovery Studio Software. Following virtual screening by PyRx software, the top 20 ligands were validated by in silico molecular docking using AutoDock4 and PyMOL via parameters such as inhibition constants and affinity scores compared to the known anticancer drugs of Dasatinib, Imatinib, Nilotinip, Ponatinib.Herein, our study has come out with promising candidates, particularly compounds ZINC0000958672 and ZINC000013960048, that can commonly be used for both DDR1 and DDR2 inhibition, with higher efficacy observed for DDR1. These findings suggest that highlighted molecules may be potent to manage PDAC aggressiveness and offer new avenues for therapeutic interventions by targeting ECM receptors and related critical signaling pathways. Consequently, this research bridges the gap between computational drug discovery and clinical applications, aiming to improve treatment outcomes for PDAC patients.
Em direção à tomada de decisões informadas baseada em gêmeos digitais com HBIM e IoT
Authors: Dionizio Rafael Fernandes , Marques Crislandy Kaline Barreiro , Dezen-Kempter Eloisa
Published: January 2025

O estudo explora o uso de novas tecnologias na preservação do patrimônio arquitetônico, focando em tecnologias como Modelagem da Informação da Construção Histórica (HBIM), Internet das Coisas (IoT), Sistemas de Informação Geográfica (SIG) e sensores avançados como scanner a laser terrestre (TLS). Essas tecnologias aprimoram a restauração, manutenção, operações, documentação e monitoramento de edifícios históricos. No entanto, enfrenta-se uma escassez de mão de obra especializada nessas tecnologias, tornando essencial desenvolver métodos simplificados de visualização e disseminação de dados para as partes interessadas. Para resolver essas questões, propomos o método scan-to-HBIM para documentação digital e desenvolvemos um sistema de monitoramento de temperatura e umidade baseado em IoT. Utilizando o Museu Casa Kubitschek e o Museu de Arte da Pampulha como estudo de caso, demonstramos a eficácia dessas abordagens na gestão do patrimônio cultural. No entanto, identificamos limitações, como a necessidade de melhorar a integração entre HBIM e IoT e explorar aplicações de código aberto para tornar os sistemas mais acessíveis financeiramente. Enfatiza-se a importância de futuras pesquisas para melhorar a interoperabilidade entre diferentes tecnologias e criar modelos integrados para uma gestão mais eficiente do patrimônio arquitetônico. Esses esforços promovem a preservação baseada em tecnologia, contribuindo para a conservação do patrimônio cultural no Brasil. As descobertas destacam o potencial das tecnologias HBIM e IoT para revolucionar o campo da preservação do patrimônio, oferecendo novas vias para pesquisa e aplicação na proteção e gestão de edifícios históricos.
Ethical Challenges and Bureaucratic Impartiality of Civil Servants in the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Elections in Bima City
Authors: Ishaka Mukhlis , Nurfarhati  , Haeril  , Kasman
Published: January 2025

This study examines political pressure on Civil Servants (ASN) during the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Elections (Pilkada Serentak) in Bima City, focusing on ethical dilemmas that threaten bureaucratic neutrality. ASN are expected to remain neutral, but often face political pressures from local elites, creating conflicts between regulatory compliance and demands to support specific candidates, which undermines bureaucratic credibility. Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations of political dynamics. The analysis shows that ASN frequently encounter political pressure, leading to ethical conflicts that erode their independence. Career threats further complicate their ability to resist such pressures. The lack of understanding about neutrality regulations worsens the situation, affecting public service quality and local democracy. The study offers insights into reforms to strengthen bureaucratic neutrality and support fair democratic processes in Bima City.
Examinando los patrones de especialización vertical y concentración industrial con un modelo de insumo-producto no lineal
Authors: Betancourt-Gómez Michel Eduardo
Published: January 2025

Examinamos los indicadores de especialización vertical cuando cambia el nivel de concentración industrial para una colección de países contenidos en las tablas de insumo- producto de la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE). Para esto, proponemos una estrategia metodológica que logra integrar la concentración industrial dentro de una versión no lineal del modelo de insumo-producto. Como se sabe, dicho modelo asume libre competencia, pues, al tomar una estructura lineal, éste no permite considerar estructuras de mercado concentradas como los oligopolios o los monopolios. Nuestros resultados indican que el aumento de la concentración industrial tiene un efecto de sustitución de importaciones, puesto que reduce la participación de insumos importados contenida en las exportaciones.
América Latina y su “gatopardismo a la inversa”: para que todo pueda seguir igual, nada puede cambiar. ¿Trampa del ingreso medio o “trampa neoliberal”?
Authors: Palma José Gabriel
Published: January 2025

Krugman identifico el enigma del bajo desempeño de América Latina como uno de los mayores desafíos de la teoría económica. Este trabajo indaga en dicho desafío analizando lo que llamamos su “trilogía de contrastes”: comparado con otras regiones, 1) la creación de empleo (especialmente servicios) en América Latina ocupa el primer lugar en el mundo; 2) pero el crecimiento de la productividad ocupa el último, y 3) como la participación en el ingreso de los más ricos sigue siendo de las más altas, mientras que la tasa de inversión llego a ser la más baja, la brecha entre ambas paso también a ser la mayor del mundo. La esencia de mi respuesta al desafío de Krugman es que dichos extremos son facetas de un mismo fenómeno: quedarse pegado en el “más de lo mismo”, cuando las estrategias productivas posteriores a 1980 se agotaban, pues ya habían dado lo que podían dar. Eso paso tanto en el “extractivismo” del sur como en el ensamblaje manufacturero del norte. Lo que ahora se necesita es “revitalizarlas” con nuevos motores de crecimiento de la productividad, como comenzar a procesar materias primas y producir insumos para ello, y “anclar” el ensamblaje en la economía doméstica, además de un “nuevo pacto verde” y la difusión del nuevo paradigma tecnológico a toda la economía. Tratar de extender la vida útil de lo ya agotado es receta para caer en la trampa del ingreso medio; el “más de lo mismo” ya no es una opción valida de desarrollo. Pero las rigideces estructurales, las distorsiones del mercado (nacional e internacional) y la tradicional neofobia ideológica de la región (con miedo a lo nuevo) han bloqueado la “reingeniería” de lo ya agotado.
The Effect of Good Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility on Financial Performance
Authors: Imron Ali , Murdiansyah Isnan
Published: January 2025

This study, which focuses on data from IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange) from 2017 to 2022, aims to explore the impact of Good Corporate Governance (GCG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on the financial performance of banks. The approach taken in this research is quantitative, as the analysis is based on numerical data that allows for an objective evaluation of the relationships between these variables. The findings of the study highlight the significant role of CSR in ensuring that companies, in addition to seeking profit, also consider the environmental and social impact of their operations. By adopting CSR practices, banks not only enhance their reputation but also contribute positively to the surrounding community and environment, which can ultimately lead to improved long-term financial performance. Furthermore, the study reveals a strong positive correlation between CSR and Return on Equity (ROE), indicating that banks with better CSR practices tend to experience higher financial returns. To analyze the data, the researchers apply several advanced statistical techniques, including regression analysis, which helps to explain the relationships between variables. They also conduct tests for autocorrelation, heteroscedasticity, multicollinearity, normality, and use descriptive statistics to ensure the reliability and validity of their results. These methods are crucial for confirming that the observed effects are statistically significant and not due to underlying data issues. By combining these rigorous techniques, the study provides valuable insights into how GCG and CSR practices can influence the financial outcomes of banks, with implications for both investors and policymakers who are looking to promote sustainable and ethical business practices in the banking sector.
Systematic Literature Review: Can the Use of the RADEC Learning Model Enhance Students' Critical Thinking Skills?
Authors: FH Yuliana , Amrina Dian Eka , Firmansyah Firmansyah
Published: January 2025

RADEC learning model (read-answer-discuss-explain-create) strives to actively involve students in learning activities because, in the 21st-century era every student is required to have critical thinking skills which must be trained through learning activities that support students to be able to build their knowledge independently. This research aims to analyze various previous research results and development trends in using the RADEC learning model to improve students' critical thinking skills when applied in Microeconomic Theory courses. The research method used is a systematic literature review. Researchers collected 70 articles published in 2020-2024 in accredited scientific journals sourced from the database of Google Scholar related to the topic being studied. The article metadata identification process is carried out using the Mendeley application and analyzed using the application Vosviewer. Based on the systematic literature review that has been carried out, the results show that the RADEC learning model can improve critical thinking skills, communication, and collaboration skills because students are directed to be able to find solutions to the problems being studied. Apart from that, the syntax of this learning model adapts to Vygotski's social constructivism theory, that the process of building knowledge can be carried out through a process of social interaction through various discussion and collaboration activities. This learning model can be applied in multiple fields of study, including microeconomic theory courses which have contextual learning content and are very close to students' lives, so it can be said that the RADEC learning model has great potential in improving students' critical thinking skills in microeconomic theory courses.
Intellectual capital disclosure in public university and the determinants
Authors: Mawa Afifah , Doddy Setiawan
Published: January 2025

The factors influencing Intellectual Capital Disclosure (ICD) are presented on the official websites of public universities in Indonesia. This study sought to examine ICD across 48 universities classified as PTN-BH and PTN-BLU, employing multiple linear regression analysis. The findings revealed that university internationalization, location, and complexity positively and significantly impacted ICD, whereas the presence of female rectors had no discernible effect. Furthermore, a T-test analysis indicated a significant disparity in ICD between public universities situated in Java and those outside Java. Concerning the limitation of the research, the sample used could be developed by adding other types of universities. In this context, the results described the condition of universities and future research could analyze ICD through other mass media since the analysis is not limited to the official website.
Advancements in Free-Standing Ferroelectric Films: Paving the Way for Transparent Flexible Electronics
Authors: Pathak Riya , Anoop Gopinathan , Samanta Shibnath
Published: January 2025

Free-standing ferroelectric films have emerged as a transformative technology in the field of flexible electronics, offering unique properties that enable a wide range of applications, including sensors, actuators, and energy-harvesting devices. This review paper explores recent advancements in the fabrication, characterization, and application of free-standing ferroelectric films, highlighting innovative techniques such as multilayer structures and van der Waals epitaxy that enhance their performance while maintaining mechanical flexibility. We discuss the critical role of these films in next-generation devices, emphasizing their potential for integration into multifunctional systems that combine energy harvesting and sensing capabilities. Additionally, we address challenges related to leakage currents, polarization stability, and scalability that must be overcome to facilitate commercialization. By synthesizing current research findings and identifying future directions, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in free-standing ferroelectric films and their impact on the development of sustainable and efficient flexible electronic technologies.
Comparative Research of Selected Order Picking Methods – Efficiency, Ergonomics and Adaptation Rate of New Employees
Authors: Łopuszyński Marcin , Janusz Kamil , Karwat Dawid
Published: January 2025

The human manual order-picking process in the warehouse is still the leading method despite increasing automation. This manual process is supported by indicating and receipt systems to reduce the order-picking time and the number of errors. Many studies in the literature compare the Pick-by-Light system with the Pick-by-Paper and other systems, and it is more challenging to study the Pick-by-Point system.
This paper presents the results of laboratory comparative studies of the most straightforward Pick-by-Paper system with Pick-by-Light and Pick-by-Point systems supported by receipt systems. In the case of the Pick-by-Light system, the receipt system is a button on the module that the picker presses to confirm the pick-up of an item. In the case of Pick-by-Point, the receipt system is a wrist scanner that the picker uses to confirm the pick-up of an item. A total of 71 people participated in the study. Participants completed five orders with five items per system. Comparisons were made of the time it took to pick the orders with the support of these systems, the number of errors made, ergonomics and the speed of adaptation for new employees without experience. A person with nine years of experience in the picking process took part in the study, whose order-picking times were compared with those of the others. In the study, the Pick-by-Light system proved to be the fastest regarding order-picking and the adaptation of new employees. On the other hand, the Pick-by-Point system was the most error-proof.
Assessment Serum Level of Antibodies Igg and Igm in Aborted Women with Non-Abortive in AL-Khalis City
Authors: Nazzal Maha Falih
Published: January 2025

The current study, which focused on women who had abortions and those who did not, was carried out in AL-Khalis city between April 2023 and August 2023. A survey was created to gather data on every instance that was part of the research. 155 blood samples were examined using a latex test, and the age group of 26 to 30 years old had the greatest abortion rate (31.57%). At the P≤0.05 level, there are notable variations. At 64.63%, the frequency was higher in urban areas, while the middle-class category had the highest rate (87.54%), followed by housewives (60.75%). Additionally, it was shown that women who experienced a first-period miscarriage had a higher infection rate (34.46%). At a rate of 60.97%, the abortion stage was either greater in the first trimester of pregnancy. At the P≤0.05 level, there are notable variations. Out of 155 instances, nine cases (3.44%) were found to be IgM positive for aborted women. The age group of 21–25 years old had the greatest percentage (5.71%). The age group of 26–30 years old had the highest infection rate (31.57%). Out of 155 cases, 5 were found to have both IgM and IgG antibodies, representing a rate of 1.88%. The age group of 21–25 years old had the highest prevalence of abortion, at 2.85%. When the latex test was used to diagnose both abortions, the study revealed a greater percentage of IgG antibody compared to IgM antibody ratios.
Keywords: IgG, aborted, non-abortive women , latex test
Female Infertility: Exploring Biological Causes and Advanced Therapeutic Approaches
Authors: Dalis Noor Salman
Published: January 2025

Female infertility is a complex subject with numerous medical factors that are potentially devastating to a woman’s fertility. It is caused by conditions such as hormonal imbalances, structural anomalies and genetic susceptibility. In the present review, focus will be made on the understanding of the biological factors of female infertility and presentation of recent developments in medical management, medical treatments, assisted reproductive technology and molecular and developmental biology. Thus, the goal of this paper is to improve knowledge and practice considerations regarding female infertility by presenting a broad perspective. 
Highlights:
 

Causes: Hormonal, structural, genetic factors affect fertility.
Advances: Medical treatments, assisted reproduction, molecular biology progress.
Goal: Enhance knowledge and practices on female infertility management.

 
Keywords: Infertility in women, Women’s reproductive system, Endocrine disorders, IVF treatment, Gene therapy
Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Authors: Al-Tameemi Adil Atiyah Mohammed
Published: January 2025

Background: The most effective treatment for gallstones is laparoscopic cholecystectomy due to the many benefits of open surgery, including fewer incisions, shorter hospital stays, the elimination of the need for a stomach tube and drainage tube, fewer analgesics, and fewer problems. Objectives: To identify nurses’ knowledge regarding laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods: A descriptive investigation was conducted between September 15, 2022, and July 20, 2023. The Al-Sader Teaching Hospital and the Basrah Teaching Hospital in Basrah City are the sites of the investigation. A deliberate non-probability sample of surgical ward nurses was chosen. Two hundred nurses make up the sample. A panel of specialists assessed the questionnaire's validity, and a pilot study proved its dependability. Data was gathered using the questionnaire, and the findings were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: According to the table's findings, the majority of nurses (76%) have little understanding of cholecystectomy, 20% have medium knowledge, and 4% have strong knowledge, with a mean score and standard level deviation of 1.59+0.709. Conclusion: This study concluded, most of the study sample have low knowledge about cholecystectomy.
Highlights:

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy offers advantages over open surgery
Assess nurses' knowledge on laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Most nurses have low knowledge about cholecystectomy.

Keywords: Nurses, Knowledge, Laparoscopic, Cholecystectomy
A Comparison Between the ARIMA Model and Neural Networks Average Death in Iraq for the Period (1980-2018)
Authors: Shareef Ashraf M , Naser Sarmad Jaafar
Published: January 2025

In this research, the (Box-Jenkins) methodology and annual artificial neural networks in predicting theoretical and practical levels were identified and clarified by constructing time series models and artificial networks to predict the mortality rate of Iraq and the data represented by the mortality rate for the time period (1980-2028). It was obtained from the Central Statistical Organization where the data were analyzed using time series according to the Box-Jenkins method and artificial neural networks using the program (Eviws.v9, SPSS, Zaitun.TS) and the most important conclusions and recommendations were reached, the most important of which proved the time series model using residues and values The ARMA model has its advantage over the neural network model for predicting Iraqi mortality. So we recommend using this form.
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Utilized Box-Jenkins and neural networks for mortality prediction (1980–2028).
Data analyzed using EViews, SPSS, Zaitun.TS, with ARMA outperforming neural networks.
Recommended ARMA model for accurate Iraqi mortality rate forecasting.

Keywords: Box-Jenkins, Neural Networks, Prediction, ARIMA model, Death in Iraq
Comparative Study of the Efficiency of Plant Extracts (Azadirachta Indica & Melia Azedarach) as a Natural Alternative to Kill Musca Domestica
Authors: Khaled Shifaa Waleed
Published: January 2025

This study represents a comprehensive comparison between the efficiency of extracts of   (Azadirachta indica) and (Melia azedarach), which is considered a natural alternative to combating  Musca domestica. These experiments were conducted using different concentrations (5%, 10%, and 20%) of the extracts. Plant on equal groups of insects, with mortality measured over a 6-hour period. Which led to the results showing that the extract of Azadirachta indica  was more efficient in killing  Musca domesticaat different concentrations, especially at a concentration of 20%, where the killing rate reached 86.67%, compared to the extract of Melia azedarach, which had a killing rate of 73.33% at a concentration of 20%. At a concentration of 5%, the efficiency of the two extracts was approximately equal (46.67%), while it increased in the extract of Azadirachta indica at concentrations of 10% and 20%, reaching Its kill rate is 66.67% and 86.67%, respectively, compared of Melia azedarach plant, which has a kill rate of 60.00% and 73.33%. This shows that seeds of Azadirachta indica plant have a faster and more effective effect compared to Melia azedarach seeds, especially at high concentrations. According to these findings, Azadirachta indica seed extract can be regarded as a natural remedy for Musca domesticaat, reducing the related health and financial harm, with the potential for In situations where low or medium quantities are needed, Melia azedarach seed extract is a useful substitute.
Highlights:

Azadirachta indica is more effective than Melia azedarach in killing Musca domestica.
High concentration (20%) increases efficiency; Azadirachta indica achieves 86.67% mortality.
Melia azedarach serves as a substitute for low-medium concentration use.

Keywords: Azadirachta indica , Melia azedarach, Musca domestica, Plant extracts
Interactive Media Development for Pancasila Education in Elementary Schools
Authors: Tirtoni Feri , Ramadhan Tatia Lailatus
Published: January 2025

General Background: The integration of interactive learning media has become essential in contemporary education to meet the demands of digital transformation and engage students more effectively. Specific Background: In SDN Sarirogo, low student performance in Pancasila Education, particularly regarding complex topics such as constitution and norms, highlights the need for innovative teaching approaches. Knowledge Gap: Existing instructional methods rely heavily on conventional techniques, such as lectures and textbook exercises, which fail to stimulate interest or cater to diverse learning styles. This has created a gap in effective engagement and comprehension of abstract concepts like constitutional principles and societal norms. Aims: This study aims to develop and evaluate interactive learning media using Macromedia Flash to enhance student understanding and interest in the subject matter. Results: Employing the ADDIE development model, the research yielded a highly effective product validated by media, design, and subject experts, achieving an average score of over 90% in expert evaluations. Field trials involving 30 students demonstrated a significant improvement in learning outcomes, with post-test scores markedly surpassing pre-test results. Novelty: Unlike prior approaches, this study leverages multimedia integration—combining audio, visual, animation, and interactive elements—to address diverse learning needs and provide an engaging platform for Pancasila Education. Implications: The findings underscore the potential of interactive learning media to transform traditional pedagogies, providing educators with tools to foster deeper understanding and sustained interest in constitutional and normative education. This approach not only supports curriculum goals within the Merdeka Belajar framework but also aligns with the broader vision of equipping students with foundational knowledge essential for civic engagement and societal harmony.
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Innovative Approach: The study utilizes Macromedia Flash to create multimedia-rich educational content.
Effective Results: Validations and field trials demonstrate over 90% effectiveness in improving student engagement and learning outcomes.
Curriculum Alignment: Supports the Merdeka Belajar curriculum by integrating interactive media tailored to students' diverse learning styles.

Keywords: Interactive Learning Media, Pancasila Education, Constitution and Norms, ADDIE Model, Merdeka Belajar
Strategic Thinking's Relationship to Strategic Capabilities
Authors: Obaid Anam Hussain Radi , Hamza Roqaya Kazem ‏
Published: January 2025

This article examines the application of strategic thinking in the process of organizational strategic management, it comprises the formation and implementation of unique insights and opportunities. It, therefore, creates a competitive advantage for a company or institution. Through key figures to effect positive change for the organization's future, strategic thinking can be accomplished individually or in collaboration. Strategic capabilities are those abilities that distinguish the organization from others to generate and maintain resources, use modern management techniques, and generate technical knowledge to create added value for stakeholders.Strategic thinking is considered its dimensions are (strategic vision, strategic creativity, strategic mind) of dependent variable is strategic capabilities, while its (technological capabilities, administrative capabilities, creative capabilities). It is concluded from the variables that the independent variable is strategic thinking, which has an impact on the dependent variable, which is strategic capabilities. The research sample was represented by a group of individuals working in the Babylon Health Department. The questionnaire was presented to a selected group of (123) employees working in the department. Through several statistical methods, the research reached several results, including that both the independent variable strategic thinking and the dependent variable strategic capabilities are related to each other in a correlation relationship. And that strategic thinking has a direct impact on strategic capabilities
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Strategic Thinking: Enhances insights, collaboration, and competitive advantage creation.
Strategic Capabilities: Focus on resources, management, and knowledge for stakeholder value.
Findings: Strategic thinking directly impacts strategic capabilities in organizations.

Keywords: Strategic thinking, strategic capabilities
Innovation in Strategies for Faculty Development and Career Advancement
Authors: Nashrullah Mochamad , Qausya  , Nursalim Mochamad , Budiyanto  , Lestari Gunarti Dwi
Published: January 2025

The Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology's Decree Number 384/P/2024 serves as a strategic foundation in the management of functional lecturer positions to support the tridharma of higher education. This policy responds to the need for aligning national regulations by utilizing technology, such as the Integrated Resource Information System (SISTER), to ensure transparency and accountability. Through an ontological, epistemological, and axiological philosophical approach, this policy emphasizes the importance of the presence of lecturers as agents of change, the validity of data-based assessments, and their benefits for institutions and society. Innovative strategies such as competency needs mapping, mentoring, and reward and punishment techniques are integrated to enhance the performance and professionalism of lecturers. With the five-stage Rogers adoption evaluation framework, this policy is designed to ensure adaptive and evidence-based implementation. Overall, this policy provides a new direction in the transformation of higher education in Indonesia, supports the sustainable development of lecturers, and holistically improves the quality of the academic ecosystem.
Highlights:

Emphasizes data-driven assessments to ensure transparency and accountability.
Integrates competency mapping, mentoring, and rewards to boost professionalism.
Adopts a five-stage framework for evidence-based and adaptive implementation.

Keywords:  functional position of lecturers; SISTER; reward and punishment; evaluation; higher education
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES AND STUDENT SELF-REGULATED LEARNING BASED ON TEACHER PROFESSIONALISM
Authors: Wulandari Ismi Ayu , Nurdin Dian Kusmawati , Marlina Rina , Mulyaningsih Yeni , Susilawati Wati
Published: January 2025

Professionalism has an important role to play in creating an effective learning environment and improving student achievement. In this context, multiple intelligences and student learning independence are considered as factors that have the potential to influence teacher professionalism. However, research on the relationship between multiple intelligences and student learning independence and science teacher professionalism is still limited, especially at the secondary education level. This study aims to analyze the relationship between multiple intelligences and student learning independence on science teacher professionalism. This study used a quantitative design using multiple intelligence assessment instruments and student learning independence, as well as science teacher professionalism assessment instruments. The research sample consisted of 62 science teachers and students at several secondary schools in Subang Regency. The results show that there is a negative correlation (-0.208) on the multiple intelligences variable and there is a positive correlation (+0.132) on the learning independence variable. The results of the F test show a significance value of 0.411 > 0.05 so there is no relationship between the two variables on the professionalism of science teachers. Teachers need to understand the diversity of students' intelligence and encourage their independent learning. The implication of this research is the importance of developing training programs for science teachers in integrating appropriate approaches to improve professionalism and student learning outcomes.
GREEN CHEMISTRY IN ACTION: DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL EXPERIMENT IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SETTINGS
Authors: Sholahudin Nabila Putri , Riandi Riandi , Prima Eka Cahya
Published: January 2025

Teaching senior high school students green chemistry can contribute to future scientists and professionals who are responsible for safer, less hazardous chemistry. Plastic, known for its durability, affordability, and lightweight properties, is integral to daily life across industries, including housing, healthcare, fashion, sports, and transportation. However, the plastic industry poses significant economic and environmental challenges, raising concerns about its sustainability. To address these issues, this research focuses on the transformation of orange peel waste into a fine powder to develop a biobased, biodegradable plastic. The study conducted a soil burial test over a continuous 14-day period, revealing that an increased quantity of orange peel powder positively influenced the biodegradability of the bioplastic. Enhanced biodegradation was observed with higher concentrations of orange peel. The implementation of bioplastic experiments in the classroom received positive feedback from students, as evidenced by high ratings across various statements. Overall, the findings suggest that the experiments were not only engaging but also effective in shaping students' perspectives on plastic and science.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOCIO-SCIENTIFIC ISSUES BASED NUMBERED HEAD TOGETHER LEARNING MODEL ON STUDENT’S METACOGNITIONS ABILITY
Authors: Huriljannah Maulida , Ekapti Rahmi Faradisya
Published: January 2025

The low understanding of students in receiving learning materials makes the grades and achievements of these students tend to be lower, this is caused by several factors. As for one of the factors related to the understanding of students in receiving learning materials and the success of the learning process, especially science subjects, namely the metacognitive abilities of these students. To be able to attract students' interest in learning and also to be able to improve the metacognition abilities of students, especially in science subjects, a learning model is needed and accompanied by an appropriate and effective approach so that it can attract students' interest in learning and can also improve students' metacognition abilities. In conducting research, the type of research used is experimental quantitative research. The population in this study were seventh grade students at MTs Darul Huda Ponorogo, where the samples taken were students of class VII-32 totaling 24 students and class VII-33 totaling 25 students. This study used observation methods, response questionnaires, and metacognition tests as data collection instruments. Based on data analysis, it was found that the implementation of the learning process using the NHT (Numbered Head Together) model based on SSI (Socioscientific Issue) at MTs Darul Huda was very well implemented, students' responses to the learning process using the NHT (Numbered Head Together) model based on SSI (Socioscientific Issue) obtained 95% very good response, After conducting the N-Gain test to determine the effectiveness of the learning model applied by researchers, it can be seen that the use of the NHT (Numbered Head Together) method is quite effective in improving the metacognitive abilities of students in science subjects on environmental pollution material.
Completeness of Digital Accessible Knowledge of plants across Africa and priorities for future data discovery
Authors: GANGLO Jean Cossi
Published: January 2025

Digital Accessible Knowledge (DAK) is of utmost importance for biodiversity conservation. The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF, www.gbif.org) is a mega data infrastructure with more than two billion and two hundred million occurrence records as of 17 January 2023. It is by far the largest initiative assembling and sharing DAK to support scientific research, conservation, and sustainable development. We decided to analyze plant data published at the GBIF site at the scale of Africa to highlight the contribution of the continent to the GBIF and thereby underline data quality issues and data gaps across taxonomic groups and geographic space. We therefore downloaded data on 17th January 2023 from the Plantae kingdom from Africa. They are available at https://doi.org/10.15468/dl.p2n6um. We achieved data treatment and analysis using R, several packages and related functions. Although Africa is home to rich biodiversity with many hotspots, the global data contribution of the continent to the GBIF (61,176,994 as of 17th January 2023) is still incredibly low (2.69%). Furthermore, there are large disparities between African countries, with South Africa contributing alone far more than 50% of the data of the continent. The plant data of Africa (9,116,401 occurrence records) accounted for 14.90% of the data of the continent; this underlines huge gaps between taxonomic groups. We noted important data loss during the process of data cleaning clearly underlining limited data quality from the continent; indeed, the data fitness for purpose in completeness analysis were only 50.94% of the total data records initially downloaded. Efforts for quality check before data publication on GBIF site are still needed across African countries. The Magnoliopsida was the dominant plant class with the highest number of records (71.07%) and the highest number of species (68.36%), followed by Liliopsida, with 22.80% of the records and 19.06% of the species. In geographic space, plant data gaps are also quite large across the continent; data completeness is more achieved in West Africa, Southern Africa, East Africa, and Madagascar. Accessibility by roads and large protected areas (> 10,000 Km²) are limiting factors for data completeness across the continent. The large multidimensional data gaps identified in this study and the important data loss noted during data cleaning process should be in priority addressed in future data collections across the continent.
RETRACTED: Implicit weight-stereotypical bias of Chinese college students: Evidence from Evidence from event-related potentials (ERPs)
Authors: chen hao
Published: January 2025

The authors have requested that this preprint be removed from Research Square.
A shared alarmone-GTP switch underlies triggered and spontaneous persistence
Authors: Wang Jue , Fung Danny , Barra Jessica , Schroeder Jeremy , Yang Jin , She Fukang , Young Megan , Amador-Noguez Daniel , Ying David
Published: January 2025

Persisters describe phenotypically switched cells refractory to antibiotic killing in a genetically susceptible population, while preserving the ability to resume growth when antibiotics are discontinued1,2. Since its proposal 70 years ago, great strides were made to build the framework regarding persistence, including defining triggered, spontaneous and antibiotic-induced persisters. However, challenges remain in characterizing the molecular determinants underlying the phenotypic switch into persistence3. Here we document triggered, spontaneous and antibiotic-induced persistence in a Gram-positive bacterium, all through a common switch involving the alarmone (p)ppGpp and each stemming from a different alarmone synthesis pathway. Starvation-triggered persistence is mediated by Rel synthetase, and spontaneous persistence is through self-amplification via allosteric enzyme activation of alarmone synthetases Rel and SasB, whereas lethal and sublethal concentrations of cell wall antibiotics induce alarmones through an antibiotic-induced alarmone synthetase SasA, consequently enabling adaptive persistence that promotes survival. (p)ppGpp accumulation promotes persistence by depleting intracellular GTP and antagonizing its action. We developed a fluorescent GTP reporter to visualize rare events of persister formation in wild type bacteria, revealing a rapid switch from growth to dormancy in single cells as their GTP levels drop beneath a threshold. While a modest drop of GTP in bulk population slows down growth and promotes antibiotic tolerance, (p)ppGpp drives persistence by allowing the switch-like dynamics to drop GTP beneath the persister threshold in single cells. Persistence through alarmone-GTP antagonism is likely a widespread mechanism to survive antibiotics in Gram positive bacteria and possibly beyond.
Biomechanical comparison of a hybrid fixation technique with traditional methods for distal humeral shaft fractures: a finite element analysis
Authors: Fu Gang , Wang Shen’ao , Wu Weiqiang , Huang Xiayu , Jin Binbin , Lin Fengfei , Li Renbin
Published: January 2025

Background
Distal humeral shaft fractures pose significant challenges in orthopedic surgery due to their complex anatomy and biomechanical demands. Traditional fixation methods, such as posterolateral locked plating and double reconstruction plating, have limitations, including radial nerve injury risk and insufficient stability.
Purpose
This study evaluates the biomechanical performance of a hybrid technique combining an intramedullary nail (IMN) with a reconstruction plate (RP) for managing distal humeral shaft fractures.
Methods
Finite element analysis (FEA) was conducted to compare the biomechanical properties of IMN + RP, posterolateral locked plating, and double reconstruction plating under axial compression, torsional loading, and bending forces. Key outcomes included displacement, stress distribution, and overall stability.
Results
The IMN + RP technique demonstrated superior biomechanical performance, achieving lower displacement and more balanced stress distribution across all loading conditions. It outperformed traditional methods in minimizing stress concentrations and maintaining fixation stability.
Conclusion
This study highlights the biomechanical superiority of the IMN + RP technique, providing robust evidence for its application in managing distal humeral shaft fractures. These findings contribute to the understanding of hybrid fixation strategies and support further clinical and experimental validation.
mKmer: An unbiased K-mer embedding of microbiomic single-microbe RNA sequencing data
Authors: Mo Fangyu , Qian Qinghong , Lu Xiaolin , Zheng Dihuai , Cai Wenjie , Yao Jie , Chen Hongyu , Huang Yujie , Zhang Xiang , Wu Sanling , Shen Yifei , Bai Yingqi , Wang Yongcheng , Jiang Weiqin , Fan Longjiang
Published: January 2025

The advanced single-microbe RNA sequencing (smRNA-seq) technique addresses the pressing need to understand the complexity and diversity of microbial communities, as well as the distinct microbial states defined by different gene expression profiles. Current analyses of smRNA-seq data heavily rely on the integrity of reference genomes within the queried microbiota. However, establishing a comprehensive collection of microbial reference genomes or gene sets remains a significant challenge for most real-world microbial ecosystems. Here, we developed an unbiased embedding algorithm utilizing K-mer signatures, named mKmer, which bypasses gene or genome alignment to enable species identification for individual microbes and downstream functional enrichment analysis. By substituting gene features in the canonical cell-by-gene matrix with highly conserved K-mers, we demonstrate that mKmer outperforms gene-based methods in clustering and motif inference tasks using benchmark datasets from crop soil and human gut microbiomes. Our method provides a reference genome-free analytical framework for advancing smRNA-seq studies.
Profesyonel Aşçıların Gözünden Sosyal Medya: Yemek Paylaşımı Yapan Fenomenler Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme (Social Media from the Perspective of Professional Chefs: An Evaluation of Food Sharing Phenomenons)
Authors: GÖKER Gönül , TECİMEN Mustafa
Published: January 2025

Sosyal medya üzerinden ürün ve hizmet pazarlaması yapan firmalar, son dönemlerde strateji değiştirerek fenomenler (etkileyici kişiler) ve ünlüler aracılığı ile tanıtımlarını yapmaktadırlar. Bu fenomenler içerisinde kimi zaman ünlü markaların ürünlerini kullanarak kendi yemek tariflerini paylaşan profesyonel ve amatör mutfak şefleri de bulunmaktadır. Araştırmada küçük bir Anadolu şehri olan Çankırı’da yaşayan, reçete usulü çalışan ve tamamen geleneksel Türk mutfak kültürü alanında uzman olan aşçıların gözünden yemek paylaşımı yapan fenomenlerin değerlendirilmesi konu olarak ele alınmıştır. Bu çalışmanın amacı yemek paylaşımı yapan fenomenleri profesyonel ustaların gözünden değerlendirmek ve bu konuda daha farklı fikir, görüş ve önerilere yer vermektir. Ayrıca usta şeflerin de söz konusu fenomenleri ne düzeyde takip ettikleri ve onlardan etkilenip etkilenmedikleri araştırmanın konusuna dahildir. Araştırmada nitel araştırma modelinde görüşme tekniği kullanılmıştır. Standart reçeteler ile çalışan profesyonel 10 aşçı ile görüşme gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmada profesyonel aşçıların sosyal medya fenomenlerinden etkilenmedikleri bilakis onları yetersiz düzeyde ve hatalı buldukları ve bu konuda öneriler sundukları sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Çalışma özgünlüğü ve diğer çalışmalara örnek olması açısından önem arz etmektedir.