bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Análisis del estado actual de la adopción de prácticas agroecológicas
Authors: Vergara-Romero Arnaldo , Sorhegui-Ortega Rafael , Montilla-López Nazaret M. , Arriaza Manuel
Published: December 2024

Introducción: Esta investigación analiza el estado actual de la adopción de prácticas agroecológicas a nivel global. Metodología: A través de un análisis de publicaciones científicas desde 1990 hasta 2024, se identifican las principales tendencias, factores e impulsores que influyen en la adopción de la agroecología. Resultados: Los resultados revelan que la mayoría de las investigaciones se han realizado en los últimos cinco años, con un enfoque significativo en temas como la sostenibilidad, el cambio climático y la biodiversidad. Discusión: Se destacan barreras estructurales como la falta de políticas públicas favorables y la necesidad de integrar tecnologías innovadoras con conocimientos tradicionales para facilitar la adopción de estas prácticas. Conclusiones: Las futuras investigaciones deben enfocarse en el impacto a largo plazo de las prácticas agroecológicas y en la creación de políticas que incentiven su implementación.
До питання про світоглядні основи давніх українських поетичних текстів: від «Слова о полку Ігоревім» до вертепної драми
Authors: Павлюк Ігор Зиновійович
Published: December 2024

Global humanities, despite their diverse and often ambiguous formulations, generally distinguish three worldviews (systems of perspectives on life, nature, and society): positivist, metaphysical, and religious. These worldviews provide the temporal and spatial frameworks within which arts and technology, including poetry (music of the Logos), exist. Poetry, as a verbal manifestation of the soul’s energy, spirit, beauty-harmony, and unity with the universe, serves as a symbolic representation of these worldviews, with the word often being their primary sign or symbol.
Each worldview, through its evolution and transformation, has crystallized its own signs, symbols, and codes, ultimately striving to become a myth: either a legend (a myth with a minor tone) or a fairy tale (a myth with a major tone that always ends happily). Over time, these worldviews, while claiming static or reproductive immortality across temporal verticals and spatial horizontals, are inevitably influenced by factors such as race, class, gender, nationality, and rural or urban contexts. From the individual worldviews of poets, historiography, historiosophy, and a nation's understanding and perception of the world, the afterlife, and the universe are constructed.
This article identifies the trends and dynamics of the formation and transformation of worldview concepts (pagan and Christian) in ancient Ukrainian poetry and their representation across various verbalized poetic forms. These range from the worldviews of the creators of pagan prayers and the worldview of the author of “The Tale of Ihor's Campaign” to the foundational worldviews underlying diverse genres of folk poetic creativity (ritual, recruitment, soldiers’ songs, lullabies, laments, and Vertep dramas). The article also explores the worldview foundations of the first Christian polemic poets, including Ivan Vyshenskyi, Ivan Velychkovskyi, Hryhorii Konyskyi, and the poet-philosopher Hryhorii Skovoroda.
Particular attention is paid to Ukrainian-language poetry at the intersection of paganism and Christianity, examining national symbols, signs, and mythologems in the formation and re-creation of the worldviews of poetic creators. The study further investigates how these worldviews have been reinterpreted by later poets, contemporary interpreters, and the expansion of Ukrainian-language poetic works into the global cultural and informational space.
Мотив самотності на сторінках щоденниківОльги Кобилянської та Аркадія Любченка
Authors: Івончак Настасія Дмитрівна
Published: December 2024

This article examines the motif of solitude in the diaries of Ukrainian writers Olha Kobylianska and Arkadii Liubchenko. The focus is on the circumstances that led to feelings of alienation and detachment, with a comparison of how each author conceptualizes and experiences solitude, as well as their efforts to justify it to the reader.
BIOTECHNOLOGICAL VALORIZATION OF GRAPE POMACE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FUNGAL CELLULASES BY SOLID-STATE AND SUBMERGED FERMENTATION
Authors: SILVA DONATO MARIA EDUARDA DE SOUSA , MAGALHÃES GUILHERME GOMES DE SOUSA , SANTOS ANDRÉ FELIPE DE MELO SALES , PORTO TATIANA SOUZA , SANTOS LILIANA ANDRÉA DOS
Published: December 2024

A biomassa lignocelulósica é uma fonte renovável abundante e subutilizada, com potencial para a produção de energia, alimentos, produtos químicos e biotecnológicos. A produção agrícola gera grandes quantidades de resíduos lignocelulósicos, como o bagaço de uva, que podem ser aproveitados para a produção de enzimas. O bagaço de uva contém celulose, hemicelulose e lignina, sendo uma boa fonte de carbono para microrganismos. No entanto, a celulose e a lignina são de difícil degradação, e a produção enzimática de celulases é atualmente não viável economicamente devido ao alto custo das enzimas comerciais, para algumas aplicações. A busca por cepas fúngicas de alto rendimento e a otimização das condições de hidrólise são abordagens para superar essa deficiência. A celulose é o polímero natural mais abundante, usado em várias indústrias. As celulases têm amplas aplicações industriais. Dessa forma, a produção enzimática utilizando resíduos agrícolas como fonte de carbono é uma opção viável e sustentável. Fungos, especialmente os gêneros Aspergillus, Trichoderma e Penicillium, são bons produtores de celulases. A fermentação em estado sólido (FES) e a fermentação submersa (FS) são métodos para a produção de enzimas, cada um com suas vantagens. A FES é simples e de baixo impacto ambiental, enquanto a FS permite melhor controle dos parâmetros de fermentação. Neste estudo, foi investigada a produção de celulases fúngicas a partir do bagaço de uva por meio de FES e FS, utilizando Aspergillus niger e Aspergillus tamarii. O substrato foi padronizado, seco e triturado, sendo caracterizado quanto à umidade, sólidos totais voláteis e pH. A capacidade de absorção de água foi determinada para ajustar a umidade durante a fermentação. Os fungos foram cultivados e esporulados, com as suspensões de esporos preparadas e ajustadas para a concentração desejada. A atividade celulolítica foi medida através da atividade de CMCase, com a quantidade de glicose liberada determinada por reação com DNS. Os resultados mostraram que a maior atividade celulolítica foi obtida com Aspergillus niger em FS, com atividade de CMCase de 0,194 U/mL. Conclui-se que o bagaço de uva é um substrato potencial para a produção de celulases fúngicas.
VALUATION OF RICE STRAW: BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS, SUSTAINABLE USE, PERSPECTIVES AND CHALLENGES
Authors: AZEVEDO FERREIRA FLÁVIO LUCAS , DE SOUSA MAGALHÃES GUILHERME GOMES , DOS SANTOS LILIANA ANDRÉA , PORTO TATIANA SOUZA , SANTOS ANDRÉ FELIPE DE MELO SALES
Published: December 2024

A palha de arroz, um subproduto da colheita de arroz, é abundante e tradicionalmente descartada ou queimada, causando impactos ambientais como emissões de gases de efeito estufa. No entanto, avanços tecnológicos destacam seu potencial como alternativa sustentável, especialmente na geração de biogás e energia elétrica no contexto da economia circular. Uma análise bibliométrica foi conduzida para explorar esse potencial, com base em 67 artigos encontrados no período de 2000 a 2024, dos quais 32 foram considerados relevantes. A pesquisa identificou a China, Índia, Indonésia, Bangladesh, Vietnã e Tailândia como os principais países produtores de estudos sobre o tema, refletindo sua alta produção e consumo de arroz. Os resultados confirmam o potencial da palha de arroz na geração de biogás por digestão anaeróbica, embora sua composição lignocelulósica exija estudos adicionais para otimizar seu uso. A pesquisa reforça a relevância desse resíduo no desenvolvimento de estratégias energéticas sustentáveis. Em termos de usos sustentáveis, a palha de arroz, possui grande potencial para aplicações como ​​na produção de energia, biocombustíveis, materiais de construção, biocarvão, plásticos biodegradáveis ​​e na agricultura. Também pode ser utilizado para inovações em nanotecnologia e materiais avançados como o grafeno. No entanto, desafios como os elevados custos logísticos, a necessidade de tecnologias avançadas e a baixa sensibilização dos agricultores limitam a sua adoção em larga escala. Apesar destas barreiras, a palha do arroz apresenta oportunidades valiosas para benefícios ambientais e para a economia circular
MANAGING ENTERPRISE COMPETITIVENESS
Authors:   ВНЗ "Університет економіки та права "КРОК", Гофман Мирослава , Пекна Галина ,   ВНЗ "Університет економіки та права "КРОК", Мороз Яна
Published: December 2024

The article examines the theoretical and practical aspects of managing enterprise competitiveness in the modern market environment characterized by high dynamics, globalization, and economic instability. Competitiveness management is presented as a complex task requiring the integration of innovations, adaptation to changes in the external environment, and efficient use of enterprise resources. Particular attention is given to the analysis of PJSC "Bilotserkivsky Reinforced Concrete Plant," a leader in the field of reinforced concrete structures production. A detailed SWOT analysis of the enterprise is conducted, highlighting its strengths, such as product uniqueness, technical excellence, high quality, and prompt order execution, while also outlining threats and opportunities for further development.

The article emphasizes the need for strategic planning based on modern analytical methods, including market segmentation, assessment of competitive advantages, and the development of effective adaptation mechanisms to conditions of uncertainty. Key factors influencing enterprise competitiveness are considered, including product technical parameters, innovation level, customer service quality, marketing strategy development, and management decision efficiency. It is noted that ensuring sustainable enterprise development requires implementing a comprehensive approach that includes cost optimization, adoption of modern technologies, product range expansion, and active interaction with strategic partners.

In the context of PJSC "Bilotserkivsky Reinforced Concrete Plant," its advantages over competitors are highlighted, particularly its unique equipment, low wear level of production capacities, and significant reserves for market expansion. The study shows that the enterprise significantly outperforms its competitors in terms of product technical characteristics, quality levels, and inventory management efficiency. At the same time, it underscores the necessity of improving the marketing system, conducting market research, and developing strategies aimed at strengthening competitive positions under conditions of economic instability and growing global competition.

The research results demonstrate that enhancing enterprise competitiveness is achievable through strategies focused on long-term planning, innovative development, and strengthening market positions. Implementing such strategies will contribute not only to stable economic growth but also to ensuring competitive advantages in the long term. It is concluded that active interaction with customers, adaptation to changes in the external environment, and the use of modern approaches to strategic planning are key success factors for enterprises at the current stage of economic development.
DIRECTIONS OF MANAGEMENT OF INVESTMENT AND INNOVATION SUPPORT OF ENTERPRISES IN THE FIELDS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATIONS
Authors:   ВНЗ "Університет економіки та права "КРОК", Кириченко Оксана
Published: December 2024

The article studies the theoretical and methodological foundations and practical issues of substantiating the directions of management of investment and innovation support of enterprises in the fields of information technologies and innovations.

The relevance of the topic of the study is due to the fact that at the present stage of digitalization, digitalization, the issue of managing investment and innovation support for enterprises operating in the fields of information technology and innovation is especially relevant and important, because they belong to high-tech organizations, for which new technologies, developments, inventions and the processes of informatization, digitalization are the main means of carrying out their main activities and, in fact, the content operational activities, and therefore have an important role and importance.

The article is aimed at studying the directions of management of investment and innovation support of enterprises in the fields of information technology and innovation. The methodological basis of the study was the methods of scientific cognition: analysis and synthesis, system approach, structural, process, adaptive, complex, functional scientific approaches.

The obtained scientific results consist in substantiating the identified areas of management of investment and innovation support of the spheres of information technology and innovation, consisting of three main key components: providing state support and stimulation of digitalization and innovative scientific and technical activities; assistance in digitalization, promotion of newly created innovations; formation and development of an ecosystem of digital innovative technologies, the complex, systematic implementation of which, will make it possible to transfer innovation activity to a new level of high-tech digital development and ensure powerful integration, introduction of newly created innovations, strengthen the relationship between science, education and production and build a new powerful national innovation ecosystem on its basis.

The prospects for further research are that the comprehensive, systematic implementation of the areas substantiated in this study will make it possible to raise the innovative activities of IT and innovation enterprises to a new level of high-tech digital development and ensure powerful integration, wide implementation of newly created innovations, and generally strengthen the relationship between science, information technology, education and production.
Care for Civilian and Military Refugees in the South of France 1939–1940. Cooperation between the Polish Consulate in Marseille and the Polish Red Cross – Case Study
Authors: Ambrochowicz-Gajownik Anna
Published: December 2024

The aim of this article is to present the care of civilian and military refugees in the years 1939–1940 with the cooperation of the Polish Consulate in Marseille and the Polish Red Cross (PCK). Providing assistance to refugees was one of the key elements of the work carried out by both the Consulate and the PCK. It required considerable flexibility and action on many levels. Until June 1940, most of the care work was carried out by the Consulate. It was only after the defeat of France and the establishment of the PCK delegation in Marseille that responsibilities were divided. The main concern was to raise funds, set up shelters and provide medical care. It would not have been possible to obtain shelters for refugees if it had not been for the cooperation of the Consulate and the PCK with the local authorities. Until June 1940, the attitude of the French authorities towards Polish refugees was more favorable than after the defeat of France. As of September 1940, the Consulate ceased to function and was replaced by the Polish Office (Biuro Polskie), which began cooperating with the PCK delegation in Marseille.
Letterbox Companies and the Corporate Mobility Regime in the EU After Directive 2019/2121
Authors: Mucha Ariel
Published: December 2024

This paper analyses the solutions aimed at fighting letterbox companies introduced alongside certain enabling rules on cross-border corporate restructuring transactions, namely conversions, mergers and divisions, into the Company Law Directive (2017/1132). The new law introduces an anti-abuse clause, which is embedded into the certification procedure of each cross-border restructuring. The results of the analysis suggest that the new anti-abuse tool lacks an accurate indication of what type of practices it is supposed to curb. Additionally, the law allows public authorities to view letterbox companies as systemic threats to the values of the single market without providing compelling reasons for such an assessment.
Idea metropolii jako dobra wspólnego – perspektywy i postulaty
Authors: Neuve-Église Zuzanna
Published: December 2024

Artykuł porusza problematykę wytwarzania świadomości metropolitalnej w województwie śląskim oraz roli, jaką w tym procesie odgrywa dyskurs prasy lokalnej. Dziennikarze wykorzystują określone środki językowe i strategie, aby podkreślić znaczenie obszaru metropolitalnego, promować rozwój instytucji zarządzania metropolią i zachęcać mieszkańców do zaangażowania na rzecz idei metropolii jako dobra wspólnego regionu. Artykuł opiera się na analizie przekazów prasy w latach 2007–2018. Rozważania dotyczą kształtowania wyobraźni zbiorowej na podstawie medialnego obrazu metropolii, a w dłuższej perspektywie możliwości wykształcenia przestrzeni społecznie przeżywanej i metropolitalnego obywatelstwa w warunkach zmian terytorialno-administracyjnych na poziomie metropolitalnym.
A Note of Appreciation for Adam Podgórecki Who Alerted the Oxford Centre for Socio-Legal Studies Many Years Ago to the Importance of the Rule of Law, Thus Preparing Us for Recent Challenges
Authors: Maclean Mavis
Published: December 2024

This article records thanks to Adam Podgórecki for introducing discussion of the rule of law on his visit to the Oxford Centre for Socio-Legal Studies fifty years ago, and for stimulating use of the concept during the recent period of 14 years of Tory government in the UK, which ended in July 2024.
Dirty Togetherness: From Poland Under Communism to Weaponised Corruption Today
Authors: Wedel Janine
Published: December 2024

The concept of “dirty togetherness” appears even more significant today than when Adam Podgórecki identified the phenomenon in 1980’s communist Poland. Then, it captured the dynamic of a resource-scarce society in which trusted family and friends operated in informal social networks to secure goods and services. Through cliquish and close-knit networks, they coped with shortages and distrust of the state. In the decades since, “dirty togetherness” took on new dimensions, as these informal networks adapted to, and helped shape, market and democratic institutions of the new Poland. Today, the currency of the concept extends beyond Poland and post-communist space. Dirtily together networks engaging in “weaponised corruption,” the use of corruption for geopolitical ends, pose a palpable threat to democracy. In this essay, I explore Podgórecki’s concept, the legacies associated with it, and its applicability beyond its originating context. I suggest guiding questions for research.
In the decades since, “dirty togetherness” took on new dimensions, as these informal networks adapted to, and helped shape, market and democratic institutions of the new Poland. Today, the currency of the concept today extends beyond Poland and post-communist space. Dirtily together networks engaging in “weaponized corruption,” the use of corruption for geopolitical ends, pose a palpable threat to democracy. In this essay, I explore Podgórecki’s concept, the legacies associated with it, and its applicability beyond its originating context. I suggest guiding questions for research.
Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications: Friend or Threat for Indonesian Language and Literature Education Students at Singaperbangsa University of Karawang
Authors: Amal Bahar , Khaierunnisa Aqillah , Rahmawati Elisa , Syifa Naora , Dewani Pramesvary Nazwa , Septariyani Putri Ratih , Fauzi Syahrul Ilham
Published: December 2024

This research aims to explore the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on students of Indonesian Language and Literature Education students at Singaperbangsa Karawang University. Through a survey of Indonesian Language and Literature Education students, this study shows that AI has become a popular tool to support the learning process, but also raises concerns about excessive dependence and a decline in critical thinking skills. The results show that AI can be a valuable tool to assist students in various academic tasks, but can also pose a threat if used unwisely. Therefore, it is important for students to understand the potential and limitations of AI, and to use it in a balanced manner to achieve optimal learning outcomes.
Performance Comparison of K-nearest Neighbor, Decision Tree, and Random Forest Methods for Classification of Cyber Defense Master Scholarship Recipients
Authors: Dinisfusya'ban Dinisfusya'ban , Suharjo Bambang , Indrajit Richardus Eko
Published: December 2024

Cyber defense education is essential for developing a workforce capable of addressing evolving cyber threats, particularly in the military sector, where interconnected systems are vital for secure communication and command. This research aims to enhance the selection process for the Cyber Defense Master Scholarship at the Republic of Indonesia Defense University by employing machine learning algorithms. The study compares the performance of K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), Decision Tree, and Random Forest for classifying eligible scholarship candidates. The results reveal a clear performance hierarchy: KNN achieves a moderate accuracy of 80.68%, offering simplicity and interpretability but lacking the precision of other models. The decision Tree performs with high accuracy (98.86%) but shows vulnerability to overfitting, which may impact generalizability to unseen data. Random Forest emerges as the most robust model, achieving the highest precision and overall stability, with minimal compromise on other metrics. Given the scholarship’s selection requirements, Random Forest is recommended for tasks needing high accuracy and resilience against overfitting, while KNN and Decision Tree offer suitable alternatives for simpler, more interpretable applications.
Building a Web-Based Application for Transaction Recording and Inventory Management at Unipro Store
Authors: Peter Peter , Mulyawan Bagus
Published: December 2024

Unipro Store, a retail shop specializing in cellphone accessories, faces significant challenges in recording transactions and managing inventory due to its reliance on manual processes. All transactions, whether purchases from suppliers or sales conducted through various channels such as WhatsApp, Tokopedia, Shopee, or in-store are still documented manually using a notebook. This manual system makes it difficult for shop owners to retrieve historical transaction data and increases the risk of data loss, as there is no backup if the notebook is lost or damaged. To address these issues, a transaction recording and inventory management application has been designed to streamline the management of product stock, sales, and purchase data. The application supports two types of users: the owner and the admin. Its development follows the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using the waterfall model. During implementation, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript were utilized alongside the Bootstrap and ASP.NET frameworks to develop the application, with Microsoft SQL Server selected as the database solution. In the testing phase, user acceptance testing (UAT) was conducted using a black box testing approach, successfully passing all test scenarios. Additionally, a System Usability Scale (SUS) questionnaire was distributed, yielding a final score of 81.67, which falls under grade A in the usability assessment.
Enhancing Tourist Experiences in Glodok Pancoran Through Virtual Tours
Authors: Christina Angelica , Tony Tony , Handhayani Teny
Published: December 2024

This research aims to develop a web-based tourist destination application for Glodok Pancoran, Jakarta, to improve tourist experience and promote local culture and culinary. The methods used in developing this application include database design, development using Visual Studio Code, React for the frontend, and Go (Golang) for the backend, as well as database management with MySQL. The app was tested using black box method and System Usability Scale (SUS) assessment to ensure functionality and user satisfaction. With an Agile approach, the app integrates Google Maps and Street View to provide virtual tours, which is a new innovation in promoting local tourism. The results showed a high level of user satisfaction with an average SUS score of 90.33, which was categorized as excellent. This study highlights the importance of virtual tours in tourism, especially for first-time visitors, and recommends further development based on user feedback to improve tourism and the local economy.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Inkuiri dengan Pendekatan Realistik untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Computational Thinking Siswa SMP
Authors: Juliana Fani , Lukman Hamidah Suryani , Balkist Pujia Siti
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan meningkatkan kemampuan computational thinking dengan mengimplementasikan model pembelajaran inkuiri dengan pendekatan realistik terhadap siswa SMP. Metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan quasi experimental. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 3 Kota Sukabumi dengan jumlah 83 siswa. Terdapat tiga kelas dalam penelitian ini diantaranya kelas eksperimen I, II dan kelas kontrol. Teknis analisis data pada penelitian ini dengan menggunakan uji Anava satu jalur melalui uji normalitas dan uji homogenitas sebagai uji prasyarat. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan ialah instrumen tes kemampuan computational thinking siswa. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan model pembelajaran inkuiri dengan pendekatan realistik lebih baik daripada model pembelajaran inkuiri dan model pembelajaran langsung terhadap kemampuan computational thinking siswa, sehingga hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kemampuan computational thinking siswa SMP setelah diterapkannya model pembelajaran inkuiri dengan pendekatan realistik.
Species composition and ecological features of bat flies (Nycteribiidae, Diptera), parasites of bats (Vespertilionidae, Chiroptera) in the center of the European part of Russia (Vladimir Province)
Authors: Pavlov Aleksandr V. , Bykov Yuri A.
Published: December 2024

The material for this work was based on our collection of nycteribiid flies that we obtained during bat banding in the Vladimir region in 2016–2023. A total of 1308 bats belonging to 11 species were examined. In the process of banding bats, three species of blood-sucking flies from the family Nycteribiidae parasitizing bats were discovered: Basilia nattereri Kolenati, 1857, Penicillidia monoceros Speiser, 1900, Nycteribia kolenatii Theodor et Moscona, 1954. The most widespread and frequently encountered species of nycteribiidae is Nycteribia kolenatii.
Regional-Scale Soil Organic Carbon Dynamics Evaluation in Southeastern Siberia Inferred from Stable Carbon Isotopic Values (δ13C)
Authors: Golubtsov V. A. , Cherkashina A. A. , Vanteeva Yu. V. , Turchinskaya S. M.
Published: December 2024

The spatial and intra-profile variability of soil δ13С values is assessed along with corresponding environmental and edaphic variables in Baikal region, a vast region in the south of Eastern Siberia that is highly heterogenous in terms of bioclimatic conditions. Studied sites distributed in elevation range of 403–2315 m a.s.l., which define a strong landscape and climatic gradient encompassing mountain tundra, subalpine grasslands, mountain taiga, subtaiga and steppe landscapes. We found that δ13С values of soil organic matter vary significantly, corresponding with δ13C values of plants with C3 photosynthesis. The topsoil organic matter has δ13C values from –29.50 to –22.98‰. Changes in δ13С values in the altitudinal profile correlate well with changes in landscapes. The highest δ13C values are characteristic of soils in mountain tundra and steppe landscapes. In taiga soils, a depletion of organic matter by 13C is observed. These large regional differences in topsoil carbon isotopic composition are also revealed when differences in soil carbon turnover rates are analyzed across the landscapes. The soils exhibit a SOC decrease and δ13С increase with depth. The regress gradient, termed β, of δ13С and the logarithm of SOC with depth in the soil column ranged from –2.1 to –0.4 for the mountain tundra and steppe soils. Slow carbon turnover in such soils were largely controlled by low temperatures and insignificant precipitation, respectively. Most pronounced slope of the linear regression β (from –6.1 to –1) is observed in mountain taiga soils. Edaphic rather than climatic factors are the dominant controlling factor of C turnover in taiga soils of study region.
The Eastern Romance Languages as Members of the Balkan Sprachbund
Authors: Falaleev Pavel
Published: December 2024

The purpose of the present article is to compare four Eastern Romance languages, namely Daco-Romanian, Aromanian, Megleno-Romanian, and Istro-Romanian, in terms of their morphological and syntactical features typical for the Balkan Sprachbund. The twelve features listed in the work by Jouko Lindstedt (2000) are examined. First, the languages are assessed using Lindstedt’s methodology. Afterwards, more sensitive quotients are given depending on the frequency of the phenomena in question. The study has found that the most Balkanized Eastern Romance language is Aromanian, followed by Daco-Romanian and Megleno-Romanian. Istro-Romanian contains the least Balkan innovations.
Relationship between Motivation and Performance of Posyandu Cadres in Stunting Prevention at Lima Ilir Health Center Palembang
Authors: Arifin Jafar , Supriyati Dina
Published: December 2024

Stunting prevention is very important to support Indonesia's golden generation. Monitoring children's health and development through the Integrated Posyandu program is very important for families with young children. Posyandu is an important tool in the community to support efforts to achieve a prosperous society. The success of Posyandu is influenced by the cadres' motivation to carry out their roles and functions. There are many factors that influence  the  performance of posyandu cadres  and  what  is examined  in  this  study  is  motivation.  This research aims to determine the relationship between motivation and cadre performance. The research  design  in  this  study  was  a  correlation  descriptive study with a cross sectional approach. The independent variables in this  study  is motivation,  while  the  dependent variable  in  this  study  is  the  performance  of  cadres.  The  population in this study were all cadres in the working area of the Lima Ilir Public Health Center, Palembang City, Sample of this study is 53 cadres. The  results  showed  that  cadres  motivation has significant relationship with the performance of posyandu cadres (p-value : 0.040). Cadres are expected to increase motivation and performance with carry out their functions, namely by going directly to the house to listen to the community's complaints. And for the leaders of the health center to encourage cadres to maintain and improve their performance with training to cadres and give awards for the achievement of the work that has been done
Climate Change Shapes the Dengue Landscape: A Narrative Review
Authors: Ahmad Nouman , Ahmad Hamdan
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Climate change is a critical driver of vector-borne diseases, notably dengue. Rising global temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased extreme weather events enhance Aedes mosquitoes' habitats, the primary vectors of dengue. The pathogenesis of dengue, driven by any of the four serotypes of the dengue virus (DENV-1 to DENV-4), is exacerbated by climate-induced changes that support mosquito breeding and survival. Methods: This review analyzes selective studies from the last decade, integrating epidemiological data and climate models to explore the impacts of climatic variables on dengue dynamics. Adaptation strategies, including vaccination, vector control, and community-based interventions, were evaluated for their effectiveness in mitigating dengue transmission Results: Epidemiological data indicate approximately 390 million annual infections globally, with rapid urbanization and inadequate vector control compounding the issue. Climate models highlight significant increases in dengue incidence and shifts in its geographic distribution, particularly in regions such as the Americas, Asia, and potentially Europe. Promising adaptation strategies, such as the Communication for Behavioral Impact (COMBI) plan and constrained optimization models, have demonstrated efficacy in enhancing dengue prevention and control. Discussion: As climate change continues to alter ecosystems, integrating climatic data into public health strategies is essential for adaptive responses. Comprehensive and region-specific approaches, robust public health infrastructures, and international cooperation are paramount to address the rising threat of dengue. A need for international cooperation and robust public health infrastructure is necessary to address the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change on dengue transmission
DETERMINAN LITERASI KEUANGAN, PENGALAMAN KEUANGAN TERHADAP PERILAKU KEUANGAN KELUARGA DI KABUPATEN KUDUS
Authors: Karatri Rhealin Hening , Handayani Retno Tri , Prasetyaningrum Indah Dwi
Published: December 2024

Kebutuhan dan keinginan manusia terus meningkat sehingga perlu adanya pengelolaan dari sisi keuangan. Pengelolaan keuangan ini dapat dimulai dari lingkup masyarakat terkecil yaitu keluarga sehingga dapat membentuk perilaku keuangan keluarga. Perilaku keuangan keluarga dapat dimulai dengan mengetahui determinan literasi keuangan, pengalaman keuangan terhadap perilaku keuangan keluarga dan memasukkan pendapatan keluarga sebagai variabel penghubung. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linier berganda dan path analysis dengan SPSS. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling. Data diperoleh dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada 100 ibu-ibu di Kabupaten Kudus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh langsung literasi keuangan dan pengalaman keuangan terhadap perilaku keuangan keluarga, pengaruh tidak langsung literasi keuangan dan pengalaman keuangan terhadap perilaku keuangan keluarga dengan pendapatan keluarga sebagai interveningnya.
Syifa' dan Dawa': Kajian Fungsi Al-Qur'an sebagai Obat
Authors: Husni Muhammad , Anggraini Yuliza
Published: December 2024

This research aims to explain the Qur'an as a healer/medicine which is taken from the verses of the Qur'an which states that the Qur'an is a syifa'. This research is a literature study using the thematic interpretation method by collecting verses that declare the Qur'an as syifa'. The source of the data is referring to the Qur'an and interpretations analyzed using a linguistic approach. The results of this study found that linguistically the word syifa' can be directed to physical and spiritual diseases. The Qur'an as a syifa’ is more aimed at spiritual diseases that can sometimes have an impact on the body. It is possible that with blessings and fadhilah (virtues) the verses of the Qur'an can be healed physically by certain people who are desired by Allah swt so that the Qur'an can function as a syifa' as well as a dawa'. This research is different from previous studies that state that the Qur'an is only syifa for spirituality, not as a dawa' or as syifa' as well as dawa' for various kinds of physical diseases that apply in general.
Thai International Students' Experiences in Studying Islamic Education in Indonesia: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Kunaepi Aang , Yusuf Isnan Setiawan Akhmad , Nasikhin Nasikhin
Published: December 2024

This study explores the experiences of international students from Thailand in pursuing Islamic Religious Education in Indonesia, focusing on the challenges and opportunities faced. Using a qualitative approach with a case study design, data were obtained through observation, interviews, and case study analysis using the Cresswell (2016). The results of the study revealed that students faced major obstacles in the form of limitations in understanding the language of instruction, local cultural differences, and difficulties in understanding contextual religious terminology. Barriers to integrating technology into Islamic Education learning also exacerbated the existing challenges. However, significant opportunities also emerged, such as enriching religious knowledge through comparing theological perspectives, openness to religious interpretations, and learning experiences in an inclusive multicultural environment. In addition, limited support from peers and lecturers also helped Thai students overcome these obstacles. The contribution of these findings lies in a deeper understanding of the dynamics of religious learning in a cross-cultural context and the importance of adapting more inclusive teaching strategies. The results of this study can be a basis for educational institutions in designing learning programs that support international students, especially in overcoming linguistic, cultural, and technological challenges, in order to improve the quality of their learning experience in Indonesia.
Assessing the effect of joint application of mineral fertilizers and biohumus on potato yield quality indicators
Authors: Jhangiryan Tatevik , Hunanyan Surik , Markosyan Albert , Yeritsyan Seryoja , Eloyan Arevik , Barseghyan Marina , Gasparyan Gayane
Published: December 2024

Background: The production of "healthy food" heavily relies on fertilizers, which also nurture the plants. While chemical fertilizers offer short-term benefits, they can have a negative long-term environmental impact. Utilizing both organic and chemical fertilizers together can mitigate ecological pollution, addressing concerns about food security.
This can also increase crop yield and reduce chemical fertilizer use. As a result, nutritionally rich products will be produced. In all agricultural zones of the republic, potatoes are cultivated as the second bread for the population.
Objective: Researchers aim to evaluate the effects of combining mineral fertilizer with biohumus on potato yield, its structural elements, and its chemical composition in brown soil. 
Methods: A study was conducted in 2020-2022 in the Sisian region of the Syunik region of the Republic of Armenia in a randomized complete block design (RCBD), with five treatments and three replications to see how the combined application of increasing doses of mineral fertilizers and biohumus affected the quality of Impala and Arinda potato harvests. 
Results: The combined application of mineral and organic fertilizers increased soil humus content by 31.03-96.55% compared to the control group. Moreover, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen content increased significantly. Combining biohumus - fon+5.0; 10.0; 20.0 t/ha improved potato yield from 39.8-40.5%; 53.2-56.5%; 72.69-71.0%, tuber marketability was 73.7-88.4%, quality indicators also improved: dry matter 1.81-14.0%, starch 1.63-17.4%, ascorbic acid 18,0-22,9 mg/%, nitrate concentrations did not exceed maximum permissible concentrations (maximum permissible concentration: 300 mg/kg). Combining fertilizers is the most effective way to control microelement accumulation in tubers.
Conclusion: Potato cultivation that combines organic-mineral fertilizers, especially biohumus, and mineral fertilizers is promising, since it complies with sustainable agriculture technologies. As a result, a product with high functionality and nutritional value is obtained.
Keywords: Biohumus, combined fertilization, sustainable potato cultivation, nutrient uptake, bioactive compounds
Gameization of Educational Process in the Assessments of Students and Teachers
Authors: Sagaidak V. A. , Kuzevanova A. L. , Kapshuk A. N.
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to the study of significance, role and potential risks of the gameization of educational processes in higher education institutions in the context of digital transformation of society and the emergence of new requests to educational organizations. The purpose of the study is to identify the features of students’ and teachers’ perception of the existing practice of gameization of educational processes. The article presents the results of online questionnaire survey of students of the Volgograd Institute of Management and a series of expert interviews with representatives of the teaching staff. The results of the study indicate a high prevalence of the practice of gamification and its positive perception by the most participants in the educational process. The key effects of integrating game elements include increasing educational motivation and the quality of professional training, ensuring that the educational process meets the requirements of relevance. Among the main limitations in the implementation of gameization, teachers indicate the need to maintain a balance of classes in game and traditional forms, as well as the presence of specific disciplines and thematic blocks that are available for presentation exclusively in the classical format. At the same time, the main risk of introducing gameization, in particular competitive elements, is associated with the development of negative socio-psychological phenomens at the level of students and student groups in general. This conclusion is consistent with the results of student questionnaire survey. The disordered nature of the gameization of educational process revealed by the results of the study reflects the general trends of educational organizations and conditioned by the low level of motivational, cognitive, organizational and methodological readiness of teachers to carry out such innovative activities. The limiting organizational and managerial factor is the lack of consolidation of game forms of classes in the work programs of disciplines. The authors’ recommendations on expanding the practice of gameization of educational process are related to methodological support and professional development of teachers in the context of modern gaming and digital educational technologies and resources, stimulating activities for the development and implementation of game-based courses, and the consolidation of game forms of classes in discipline programs.
Professional Strategies of University Teachers: Neo-Weberian Ideas in the Realities of Russian Higher Education
Authors: Garmonova A. V. , Opfer E. A. , Shcheglova D. V. , Gavrilov S. V.
Published: December 2024

Based on the theoretical framework of Max Weber and the neo-Weberians, the authors consider the profession of a University teacher in the dichotomy of “work with filling” (value-rational strategies) and performing routine professional functions (goal-rational strategies). Based on the data of the study “Professional strategies of teachers of higher education in modern Russia” indicators (mobility level, employment rate, career paths) are selected and justified, which allow teachers to attribute their professional strategies to the goal-rational or value-rational.

The study showed that most teachers adhere to a goal-rational strategy, limiting themselves to fulfilling the minimum requirements of a professional contract. Value-rational strategies are characteristic for teachers with a high level of competences. Most young teachers under 39 follow goal-rational strategy. Value-rational strategy is characteristic of pre-retirement teachers. This increases the risk of a decrease in the quality of higher education due to the ageing of teaching staff.

The authors conclude that “social closure” of the teaching profession is legalized, while maintaining the status quo and agreeing with the rigid regulatory framework in the neo-Weberian tradition.
Analysis of the domestic market of vitamin D products and dietary supplements and their availability to the population
Authors: Гала Л. О. , Рафальська Я. Д.
Published: December 2024

In recent decades, scientists have identified several therapeutic benefits of vitamin D for the human body. Modern diets, environmental factors, and unhealthy lifestyles are among the reasons for its deficiency. Today, more than 80% of the world's population and 90% of Ukrainians live in conditions of vitamin D deficiency. At the same time, a wide range of medicines and dietary supplements (DS) on the market allows consumers to solve the problem by preventive measures as prescribed by a doctor or on their own with the advice of a pharmacist.
The purpose of the study was to analyze the marketing of vitamin D products – medicines and DS – on the Ukrainian pharmaceutical market and to determine the level of their availability and affordability to consumers.
The objects of the study were regulatory documents and scientific sources on the prophylactic use of vitamin D products; the pharmaceutical market of medicines and DS of the selected group. Methods used: bibliographic, analytical-comparative, marketing analysis, graphical and generalization.
According to the results of the marketing study of vitamin D products, it was found that 43 medicines are registered on the pharmaceutical market, of which only 17 are available in the assortment of pharmacies, and 140 DS are represented, i.e. the share of medicines in retail sales is 10,8% of the total number of items. Vitamin D is mainly used in the form of cholecalciferol (drugs – 82,3% and DS – 100,0%). As for the distribution by dosage forms, most often these are soft capsules and tablets. Among the countries producing medicines, Ukraine has the advantage (53,0%), and among DS – the USA (34,3%) and Ukraine (25,0%).
The analysis of the availability of vitamin D products shows that 53,0% of medicines and 22,9% of DS are characterized by a high and fairly high level of availability (over 50%). The results of the price assessment of medicines and DS indicate mainly their affordability (value of additional daily tariff rate < 1), especially in case of preventive dosing (from 200 IU to 2,000 IU), as well as the affordability of more expensive offers in pharmacies depending on the country of manufacture, dosage, etc.
At the same time, the issues of annual growth of the DS segment in the pharmacy assortment, gradual transfer of vitamin D medicines to the DS group, ensuring the quality and safety of DS and legislative regulation of their circulation remain problematic today.