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Community Empowerment Through Social-Business Programs in Qurban Activities in North Sumatera
Authors: Bin Masruhen Mohmed Firdaus
Published: July 2024

Community service activities, known as Abdimas, are executed through targeted social campaigns directed at Muslims in Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. These individuals actively engage in the qurban program in North Sumatra, adopting the sacrificial entrustment scheme. The primary objective of this community service initiative is to empower local goat breeders and facilitate the equitable distribution of sacrificial meat within various regions of North Sumatra, encompassing Tebing Tinggi, Medan, and Deli Serdang. The employed methodology for this community service endeavor adheres to participatory action research (PAR), emphasizing active involvement from diverse stakeholders to effectively attain communal development objectives. The outcomes of the social campaign revealed the enthusiastic participation of 700 Qurbani performers, with 70% originating from Singapore and the remaining 30% hailing from Malaysia and Indonesia. The sacrificial ritual involved 700 goats, resulting in the production of approximately 7,500 packs of sacrificial meat. The subsequent distribution of qurban proceeds engaged village heads, hamlet heads, and local communities in the Tebing Tinggi, Medan, and Deli Serdang areas. This article sheds light on the positive contributions of Abdimas activities, emphasizing the empowerment of local goat breeders and the fostering of community solidarity through the support of the qurban program.
Identifying Dominant Actors of Ferdy Sambo's Case Network on Social Media X/Twitter Using Social Network Analysis for Public Relations Strategy
Authors: Prastiti Novi , Satoto Budi Dwi , Efendi Moch Rizal
Published: July 2024

The Indonesian National Police (Polri) has experienced ups and downs in building a positive image in interacting with the public. This decline in trust is caused by the emergence of various issues that show the low performance of the police. In the Ferdy Sambo case study, the performance and integrity of the police is at stake and the sensitivity of the police to meet public expectations. One solution to im-prove the image is through an effective public relations strategy. However, to develop it, a deep un-derstanding of the characteristics and interaction patterns between social media through social net-work analysis is required. This research aims to identify influential X/Twitter actors in the case study of Inspector General Ferdy Sambo by applying the centrality method in Social Network User Analysis. The results of centrality analysis on the network show a wide variety of centrality levels. The @Zaindamai account dominates with the highest Degree Centrality value of 0.426829, indicating the number of connections in the network. The main role in disseminating information is held by @Zaindamai with the highest Betweenness Centrality value of 0.325748, indicating its role in connect-ing various networks. @Rizkynu46127931 stands out in Closeness Centrality with a high value of 0.497791, signifying quick and efficient access to all parts of the social network. In addition, @Rizkynu46127931 has significant influence in the network based on the highest Eigenvector Cen-trality of 0.245625. This centrality value forms the basis for formulating a more focused public relations strategy, improving the efficiency of communication with stakeholders, and designing a more concrete public relations plan.
Effectiveness of Flipped Classrooms for K–12 Students: Evidence From a Three-Level Meta-Analysis
Authors: Li Shuqin , Fu Wenke , Liu Xu , Hwang Gwo-Jen
Published: July 2024

Flipped classrooms (FCs) in K–12 schools are growing in popularity. However, previous studies have reported inconsistent findings on the effects of FCs, and the conditions under which FCs are effective remain unclear. This three-level meta-analysis synthesized the effects of FCs versus traditional classrooms (TCs) on various learning domains among K–12 students based on 129 studies with 399 effect sizes (N = 12,727). The results revealed that FCs have a significant positive effect on K–12 students’ overall performance (without outliers: g = 0.53 [0.44,0.62], 95% prediction interval [–0.60, 1.66]) and on both the cognitive domain and the affective domain. Moderator analyses showed that region, measured outcome, outcome dilution, instructor equivalence, and publication type were significant predictors. In addition, the educational context and research methodology characteristics accounted for a significant proportion of the variability in overall effects. These findings provide valuable evidence-based recommendations for future research and practice.
Branderpreneurship Framing Analysis of MSME Brand "Daviena Skincare"
Authors: Yuliarosa Riska , Wijaya Bambang Sukma
Published: July 2024

Few MSME skincare and cosmetics brands focus on developing brand value to build their business. Among them is Daviena Skincare in Indonesia. This article examines Daviena's entrepreneurship-based brand development strategy using the Branderpreneurship Framing Analysis (BFA) methodology approach. BFA systematically traces and details the value development strategy according to the elements in BrandCoVD (Branderpreneurship's Circle of Values Development), namely identifying, creating, delivering, communicating, maintaining, evaluating, and renewing values. The analysis shows that as a startup that cannot afford influencers and celebrities like other skincare brands, Daviena Skincare utilizes social media with self-demo techniques by the owner and models to convince consumers of the unique advantages of its products. This communication technique provides a domino effect for consumer users to express their experiences through organic testimonials. This study can inspire other MSME and startup brands to develop their brand value with limited resources.
أسباب الاختلاف في صفات الأصوات اللغوية بين القدامى والمحدثين
Authors: أ.م.د. ابتسام عبد الحسين سلطان
Published: July 2024

يختلف وصف الأصوات اللغوية بين اللغويين القدامى من جهة واللغويين المحدثين من جهة أخرى، ويتداخل هذا الأمر مع اختلاف اللهجات الحديثة في نطق مجموعة من الأصوات، واختلاف لهجات اللغويين المحدثين، مما أدى إلى اختلافهم في ترجيح نطق على نطق، وقد جعلت البحث ثلاثة مطالب الأولان للتقسيم الأشهر للصفات وبحسب الاصطلاح الذي وضعه القدماء وهما: أولا تقسيم الأصوات بحسب ذبذبة الوترين الصوتيين إلى مجهورة ومهموسة، والثاني تقسيمها بحسب مرور الهواء أو عدم مروره أو مروره من موضع غير موضعه الأصلي إلى شديدة ورخوة ومتوسطة بينهما، والمطلب الثالث للصفات الأخرى، وقد عرضت الأصوات التي اختلف فيها الوصف بين القدماء والمحدثين في كل مطلب’ وخرجت بجملة من النتائج أهمها أن الاختلاف في وصف الأصوات يعود إلى تغير نطق كثير من هذه الأصوات بسبب تغير الحياة في البيئة التي تعيش فيها اللغة وتأثرها بالاختلاط الكبير جدا بين الناطقين بها والناطقين باللغات الأخرى، وتأثر وصف المحدثين بلهجاتهم مما أدى إلى تعدد تفسيراتهم للصوت الواحد كما في وصفهم صوت الضاد، وكذلك الإجمال عند القدامى والتفصيل والتوضيح عند المحدثين، فالقدامى نظروا إلى أهم ما في الشديد مثلا وهو منعه لجريان الصوت. أما المحدثون فانهم يوضحون المراحل المختلفة لإنتاج الصوت الشديد مما أدى إلى اختلافهم في تصنيف الأصوات في التسميتين.
A comparison of several intrusion detection methods using the NSL-KDD dataset
Authors: Abdullah Hazem salim
Published: July 2024

The increasing significance of cybersecurity underscores the critical necessity of addressing evolving methods of hackers. This research investigates the way to classify and predict cyber-attacks on the NSL-KDD dataset using intrusion detection methods the investigation contrasts the capabilities of various algorithms, including RNN, MLP, CNN-LSTM, and ANN, in recognizing attacks. The results indicate that both MLP and RNN have the greatest efficiency and effectiveness for different time frames. these findings demonstrate the necessity of Constant evaluation and enhancement of intrusion detection systems in order to remain aware of the dynamic nature of the cyber threat landscape. Addressing cybersecurity issues necessitates a comprehensive approach that combines computational enhancements, human talent, organizational policies, and regulatory frameworks in order to create a powerful and stable cybersecurity system.
Using OpenKeyNav to Enhance the Keyboard-Accessibility of Web-based Data Visualization Tools
Authors: Weru Lawrence , L'Yi Sehi , Smits Thomas Chris , Gehlenborg Nils
Published: July 2024

Many data visualization tools require a mouse. While such tools widen access to data communication and expression, their implementations are difficult or impossible to use by people with certain disabilities who experience difficulties using a mouse. What if people could use them as easily with a keyboard? OpenKeyNav is a zero-dependency JavaScript code library that exposes a developer-friendly API for initiating keyboard accessibility enhancements. We demonstrate a usage scenario of OpenKeyNav for improving the keyboard-accessibility of Voyager 2, an open-source web-based data visualization tool based on the shelf configuration similar to industry-leading Tableau. Since mouse-driven interactions such as drag-and-drop are found in software in a broad range of industries, the interaction methods we describe have potential implications for the education, employment, and autonomy of people with motor disabilities in various fields. A demonstration is at https://voyager-keyboard-demo.github.io/. Its instructions are at https://github.com/voyager- keyboard- demo/voyager-keyboard- demo.github.io/. The most up-to-date version of the preprint can be accessed at https://osf.io/preprints/osf/3wjsa.
Contemporary Advances and Challenges in the Treatment of Glioblastoma (GBM) : The role of Immunotherapy and Small-Molecule Inhibitors as potential therapeutic strategies
Authors: Abikenari Matthew A
Published: July 2024

Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is the most common malignant primary tumor of the Central NervousSystem, accounting for the majority of tissue brain tumors and CNS neoplasms. GBM has an incidencerate of 3.2 per 100,000 people in the United States, with an abysmal survival rate of 15 months withtreatment and under three months for untreated patients. GBM remains incurable, with nodisease-modifying treatment available. As a grade IV astrocytoma, GBM is highly aggressive,characterized by rapid proliferation, high metabolic demands, substantial angiogenesis, and diffuseinfiltration of healthy parenchyma. The GBM genome is highly heterogeneous, with unpredictableamplification patterns, dysregulation, and mutational activation of RTK genes, tumor suppressor genes,and growth factor signalings. GBM's indistinct tumor margins, its highly adaptive interaction with thebrain microenvironment, and the existence of the BBB/BBTumor barrier further limit effective anti-GBMtherapeutic strategies. Hence, anti-GBM drug discoveries and molecular techniques that aim forpatient-specific treatment stratification are of profound clinical and therapeutic significance. The current paper aims to outline the fundamental pathophysiology, tumorigenicity, and immunosuppressive mechanism of GBMs, review current treatment options for GBMs, and examine the contemporary challenges and advances in anti-GBM drug discovery and delivery. Lastly, the paper aims to shed light on the emergence of Small-Molecule Inhibitors, Immune checkpoint Inhibitors, and vaccination therapy as potentially efficacious therapeutic strategies for treating GBM.
The Symbiosis of Narcissistic Leaders and Low Self-Esteem Followers: Dominance Complementarity in Childhood
Authors: Nevicka Barbara , van den Hee Sarah M. , van Loenen Mariëlle , Brummelman Eddie
Published: July 2024

Around the world, narcissistic leaders are on the rise. Although research has documented the harmful consequences of narcissistic leadership, little is known about the interplay between narcissistic leaders and their followers. Building on dominance-complementarity theory, we theorized that the dominance and confidence of narcissistic leaders would match well with the submissiveness and insecurity of followers with low self-esteem. We conducted an observational-experimental study (N = 332; 46% boys; 96% born in the Netherlands) in childhood (ages 7-14), a critical period for the formation of leader-follower relationships. Children completed a collaborative decision-making task in three-person groups. Within each group, one child was randomly assigned as leader; others were followers. We combined self-reports, informant reports, and observer-coded behaviors to provide a rigorous test of our hypotheses. Consistent with dominance-complementarity theory, in groups with a more narcissistic leader, followers with lower self-esteem perceived their leader as more effective, endorsed the leader more strongly for future leadership roles, felt better about themselves, perceived greater group cohesion, experienced less exclusion and bullying from the leader, and showed less antagonistic behavior. This complementarity effect generalized to observer-coded leader behavior: In groups with lower self-esteem followers, more narcissistic leaders showed less aggression and less social exclusion toward their followers. Our research reveals early manifestations of leader-follower dynamics in childhood, underlines the importance of leader-follower compatibility, and uncovers conditions under which narcissistic leadership can benefit versus harm the group.
Characterizing response quality in surveys with multi-item scales: A unified framework
Authors: Bhaktha Nivedita , Silber Henning , Lechner Clemens M.
Published: July 2024

Self-administered surveys are widely used in research across diverse disciplines. One of the major concerns for researchers working with self-administered surveys is the quality of the survey responses. Low-quality responses threaten the validity and replicability of studies and can lead to spurious within-group variability, lower reliability, and potential errors during hypothesis testing. To characterize response quality in a given dataset and detect potentially problematic responses or respondents, the recent literature has proposed many response quality indicators. However, this literature is scattered and suffers from a lack of conceptual and terminological clarity, which limits the practical utility of the indicators that have been proposed. This paper aims to contribute to overcoming these problems. Based on a structured review of existing response quality indicators, we propose a unifying conceptual framework for response quality issues in multi-item surveys. This framework proposes a tripartite distinction between (1) response styles, (2) insufficient effort responding, and (3) invalid responding. It also delineates the relationship between different response quality indicators and the response quality issue(s) they measure. The framework thus establishes a common theoretical point of reference and unified terminology for future work on response quality.
Setting the scene: Cross-sectional country comparisons of associations between young adult care and education, employment, and health outcomes in Europe
Authors: Lozano Mariona , Rentería Elisenda , Spijker Jeroen , van Damme Maike , Di Gessa Giorgio , Lacey Rebecca E , Xue Baowen , McMunn Anne
Published: July 2024

With increasing demand for informal carers, young adults are taking up care for dependent adults in their family and close networks. However, this may have important repercussions for their longer-term labour market and health outcomes. Early adulthood is the period in which most people invest in human capital and transition to employment. Being neither in employment nor in training (NEET) during this period may have long-term effects, increasing the risk of future unemployment and poor mental health. Furthermore, this can vary depending on the country availability of social support systems. Nonetheless, only a few studies have explored the association between taking care of a dependent adult during young adulthood and NEET and health outcomes in a cross-country perspective. This study explores data from the third wave of European Health Survey (EHIS, 2019) to better understand the situation of young adult carers in Europe. We explore the association between caregiving and NEET status, as well as self-perceived health and mental health of young adults (aged 18-29 years), using multilevel regression models to estimate country differences in these three associations. Like this, we can examine the extent to which formal care resources available in each country reduce the gap between carers and non-carers related to their health and NEET outcomes. Our results indicate that, overall, those who care for dependent adults are more likely to be in NEET status (only intensive caring), perceive bad health and report worse mental health. However, long-term state care resources do not affect the gap in any of our outcomes between carers and those who do not care. Hence, it may be cultural differences, or other forms of support, that play a role in the health risks of young adult carers.
Effects of Fiscal Variables on External Sector Deficit of Nepal with Reference to Indian Factors
Authors: Dhungana Shobha
Published: July 2024

The basic intent of this paper is to examine the effects of fiscal variables on trade and the current account deficit of Nepal considering the Indian factors. Using the time series data of 48 years of the study period from 1975 to 2022, Engle-Granger’s co-integration and error correction models are used to examine the fiscal effects on the trade deficit, and the ARDL model is used to examine the effects on current account deficit. The basic variables used in the analysis are government expenditure to GDP ratio, budget deficit to GDP ratio, trade deficit to GDP ratio, broad money supply to GDP ratio, trade openness, real exchange rate, and real per-capita Indian GDP. Data are taken from the Ministry of Finance, Nepal Rastra Bank, and World Development Indicators. The findings show that the government expenditure to GDP ratio and trade openness positively affect the trade deficit as domestic factors, while real per-capita Indian GDP positively affects the trade deficit as an external factor. Also, the budget deficit to GDP ratio has a positive effect, while the broad money supply to GDP ratio has a negative effect on the current account deficit as domestic factors. The real exchange rate is negatively and real Indian per-capita GDP are positively driving the Nepal’s current account deficit as external factors. This study identifies the real exchange rate with Indian rupees, Indian real per-capita GDP, and financial development as novel explanatory variables of current account deficit and therefore provides additional evidence on external deficit in the context of Nepal.
Sociophonetic Study of Nepali Spoken by the Magar Community in Baglung
Authors: Chalise Krishna Prasad
Published: July 2024

This research is a sociophonetic study of the ethnic variety of Nepali spoken by the Magar community in Baglung as their mother tongue. It is unknown which Magar group they belong to and which Magar language their ancestral language was. Data were collected from one male and one female subject at the three research locations. For the F1×F2 plot, the vowels were recorded in the plosive-vowel-plosive environment in disyllabic words, and the pattern of sound change from the standard colloquial Nepali and the Magar variety of Nepali is based on the recorded texts from the speakers. The vowels, in this variety, are relatively neutralized than in the standard colloquial Nepali. Laryngealization of the vowels is a common phenomenon and there is a relatively lower pitch in the speech. The plosives and affricates contrast only in three places of articulation. There is a heavy plosive weakening due to spirantization, desperation, and deaf frication. Regular patterns of sound change from the standard colloquial Nepali to Magar Nepali can be well formulated. In comparison, we find that its sound system is highly influenced by the sound system of Magar. The features found in the speech sounds of this variety justify that it is a well-defined distinct ethnic variety of Nepali.
Long term survival and prognostic factors for Thymoma and Thymic carcinoma. Results from a tertiary care center
Authors: Thakur Binay , Zhenqing Sun , Khatiwada Sagar , Tiwari Manoj , Bhattarai Shachee , Shrestha Shashank , Kharel Ashish , Adhikari Mahesh Mani , Thapa Asha
Published: July 2024

Background: Thymomas and thymic carcinoma are rare tumors though thymoma is the most common anterior mediastinal neoplasm. We aimed to determine the long-term survival after thymectomy and also to identify the poor prognostic factors of survival.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of tumors with the final diagnosis of thymoma or thymic carcinoma (n = 42) was done. Upfront surgery or a multimodality approach was used depending upon Masaoka-Koga stage. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 26.0
Results: Median survival was 144, 97, 123, 45, 19 and 20 months in Masaoka-Koga stages 1, 2a, 2b, 3, 4a and 4b, respectively (p < 0.001). Median survival and five-year overall survival (OS) were 86 months and 60%, respectively. Median OS was 125, 25 and 24 months for R0, R1 and R2 resections, respectively (p < 0.001). Median OS was 123 months in no-tumor spillage group vs 24 months in tumor spillage group (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Masaoka-Koga stage, resection status and intraoperative tumor spillage are the most important predictors of long-term survival.
Knowledge Regarding Breast Self-Examination Among Reproductive Age Women
Authors: Thapaliya Prechan , Thapa Usha
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer and the fourth-leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Breast self-examination (BSE) plays an important role in the early detection of breast cancer. In developing countries like Nepal, breast cancer is diagnosed at late stages due to inadequate knowledge. Thus, this study assessed the knowledge regarding BSE among reproductive-age women.
Method: Descriptive cross-sectional study among 100 reproductive-age women of Khairahani Municipality, Chitwan. A purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample and a face-to-face interview was conducted using a structured interview schedule to collect information related to the knowledge of BSE. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 22.
Results: The mean age was 32.45 years and 82% were married. Likewise, 40% of women had completed primary and 35% secondary level education. Nearly half (47%) of women were homemakers and 13% had a family history of breast cancer. Out of 100 women, 72% knew the meaning and 96% knew the purpose of BSE. However, 21% of women knew the appropriate timing to perform BSE and only 20% technique of perming BSE. The majority of women had poor (48%) to moderate (36%) levels of knowledge and only (16%) had a good level of knowledge regarding BSE.
Conclusion: The knowledge regarding BSE among reproductive-age women was found poor to moderate level. Whereas, they had good knowledge on purposes and observation during procedure but had poor level of knowledge on appropriate timing and technique of BSE.
Analyzing the impact of Social Interaction on Stock Market Participation: A Qualitative Study Using NVivo
Authors: Shrestha Sajeeb Kumar , Karki Tej Bahadur , Mahat Dipak , Neupane Dasarath
Published: July 2024

Background: Stock market participation plays a crucial role in wealth creation and economic welfare. Prior studies show social interaction factors like parental guidance, partner opinions and online networks can influence such financial decisions. However, little is known about their combined impact in developing markets.
Methods: This study analyzed the influence of social interaction on stock market participation in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Qualitative data was collected through interviews of 10 investors and analyzed using NVivo software. Tools included word clouds, cluster analysis, sentiment analysis and thematic coding.
Results: Results indicated that while parents generally lacked knowledge, some were influenced by participating relatives. Partners motivated research through information sharing and encouragement. Community reputation had a positive effect. Internet emerged as the dominant information source compared to offline relationships. Moderately positive sentiments were observed for community, partner and internet influences.
Conclusion: Social interactions, particularly through the internet, collectively contributed to stock market participation. However, parental influence was less direct. Partners influenced primary market involvement through discussions. This provides novel insights into socio-cultural determinants of equity investing in an emerging South Asian context.
Novelty: The study makes an original qualitative assessment of multiple social drivers on capital market engagement in Kathmandu Valley, adding new dimensions for understanding household finance decisions and developing inclusive capital markets.
The effect of phytoremediation on the reduction of mercury-contaminated water from gold processing using water kale (Ipomoea aquatica Forsk)
Authors: Kurniawan Fitra , Cahyadi Tedy Agung , Ernawati Rika
Published: July 2024

Gold ore processing is carried out by amalgamation techniques where mercury (Hg) is used as a medium to bind gold which results in water pollution around the processing area, so it is necessary to remediate water. One way in managing mercury-contaminated water is phytoremediation of the use of water kale (ipomoea aquatica forsk) and to help the phytoremediation process, ingredients are needed that can help the growth of water kale in increasing the absorption of Hg concentrations, namely the addition of liquid NPK fertilizer. This study aims to analyze water kale without liquid NPK fertilizer, and use liquid NPK fertilizer against water kale in reducing the concentration of Hg, pH and TSS metals in water. This study used an experimental method with an experimental box (container) consisting of 4 treatments, then an Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) test of 5% and Duncan Multiple Rang Test were carried out. The results showed that liquid NPK fertilizer had an influence on reducing the concentration of Hg, pH and TSS in water. Based on the results of experiments using liquid NPK fertilizer, the best treatment results were obtained in mercury absorption by water kale and reducing Hg concentration in water, namely treatment D (contaminated water + water kale + liquid NPK fertilizer) on the 14th day, as evidenced by a decrease in Hg concentration in water by 0.56 mg / l to 0.00486 mg / l, pH 10.1 to 6.86 and TSS 1695 mg / l to 1 mg / l and an increase in nitrate levels,  Phosphate and potassium in water can accelerate absorption by water kale.
Assessing Land Suitability for Lamtoro (Leucaena leucocephala) in Reclaimed Mining Lands of Sanggau Regency, West Kalimantan
Authors: Ichsannudin Ichsannudin , Wahid Muhammdan Abdul , Jalil Abdul
Published: July 2024

This study evaluates the suitability of reclaimed zircon mining land in Sanggau Regency, West Kalimantan for cultivating Lamtoro (Leucaena leucocephala), a versatile plant used for forage and as a biomass energy source. Utilizing the weight factor matching method, we analyzed a range of land characteristics including soil texture, drainage, pH, and organic carbon content, as well as environmental factors such as temperature and rainfall. Initial assessments categorized the land as marginally suitable due to suboptimal drainage and soil texture. However, our research suggests that through strategic interventions—specifically improving soil texture using topsoil and enhancing drainage systems—the suitability of the land can be significantly upgraded. Detailed analysis shows that with these modifications, the land shifts from a marginal to a highly suitable rating for Lamtoro cultivation. The successful adaptation of Lamtoro in these reclaimed areas not only supports agricultural viability but also aids in the ecological restoration of post-mining landscapes, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals. This study underscores the potential of targeted land management strategies in transforming degraded mining areas into productive agricultural lands, providing a blueprint for similar reclamation efforts globally.
Productivity Evaluation of Digging, Loading, and Hauling Equipment in Limestone Mining, PT Pertama Mina Sutra Perkasa, Jember, Indonesia
Authors: Santoso Raffaello , Suparno Fanteri Aji Dharma , Irawan Januar Fery
Published: July 2024

The failure of meeting the productivity target often occurs in mining operations and is caused by several technical obstacles. PT Pertama Mina Sutra Perkasa set a productivity target of 80 tons/hour for loading and digging equipment and 35 tons/hour for transportation equipment. An analysis of factors that affect productivity needs to be studied in order to find out the causes of not achieving the productivity targets set by the company. This research was conducted on the limestone quarry of PT Pertama Mina Sutra Perkasa (PMSP) located in Grenden Village, Puger District, Jember Regency using quantitative research methods. Research begins with the formulation of problems and then data collection and processing. Data that has been processed and analyzed can then be the basis for determining efforts to improve the productivity of loading and transporting excavations. There are three loadings location not reached the productivity target. Not achieving tool productivity targets due to low work efficiency, suboptimal tool distribution time, and a combination of a less than ideal number of tools. In this study, productivity improvement was carried out by reducing the actual obstacle time in order to increase effective working time and tool efficiency.
Digital Cartography and Feminist Geocriticism Case Study II: Kilvenmani Massacre
Authors: Justin Jyothi , Menon Nirmala
Published: July 2024

L’article explore les relations d’espace, de caste et de genre dans les massacres de Dalits en localisant les survivantes du massacre de Kilvenmani (1968) dans une optique de géocritique féministe et de cartographie numérique. L’introduction traite des recherches féministes dans le domaine des SIG pour les situer dans le contexte d’un ensemble de connaissances plus vaste. Vient ensuite une section sur le contexte du massacre de Kilvenmani et les recherches connexes. La prochaine section résume la méthodologie hybride/mixte qui combine géocritique féministe (localisant les survivantes sur les lieux de la violence) et la cartographie numérique (localisant les survivantes sur des cartes géographiques et analysant les liens). Il est aussi question des sources utilisées pour identifier les survivantes. Ces sources sont fictives (romans, films) et non fictives (documentation, articles de journaux), et ont été soigneusement examinées pour comprendre la réalité de l’expérience du massacre vécue par les femmes dalits. La prochaine section donne la représentation sur carte des survivantes, à l’aide du logiciel QGIS, avec l’analyse des données et de nouveaux résultats traitant des relations de caste, d’espace et de genre dans le massacre des Dalits. Les deux études de cas, I (sur le massacre de Marichjhapi) et II (sur le massacre de Kilvenmani), font partie d’une étude élargie qui vise à créer une archive spatiale plus vaste des survivantes de massacres choisis de Dalits en Inde indépendante.
Iowa
Authors: Fletcher Jeffrey , Friedel Janice
Published: July 2024

The Governor’s Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2024 are focused on the following prioritie ( Iowa Department of Management [DOM], 2023 ). Supporting Success at School, Promoting Healthy Families and Communities, Building Workforce Through Apprenticeships, Aligning Government to Better Serve Iowans, Combating the Fentanyl Crisis, and Protecting State Investments. Iowa’s unemployment rate has historically been below the national average. As of November 2022, the state unemployment rate was 3.1%, up from a recent low of 2.5% reached in July 2022, but still down 0.8% from one year ago. The national unemployment rate was 3.7%. Iowa’s labor force remains below its pre-pandemic level, albeit it is improving.
Alabama
Authors: Mendiola Brenda
Published: July 2024

The Alabama Education Trust Fund budget remains strong due to low unemployment rates, increased tax revenues, and remaining COVID relief funds. Teachers are receiving a pay increase for the second year in a row, and support staff salaries are set at $15 minimum per hour. A number of initiatives and new programs are receiving increases, and a supplementary budget is financing one-time expenses. The charter school movement continues to grow, and expansions are anticipated in the coming years.
Louisiana
Authors: Smith Sharda Jackson , Adams Venice
Published: July 2024

This State of the States issue covers the education funding environment for Louisiana. Funding priorities for P-12 and higher education, changes to the funding formula for P-12 education, pressing state issues affecting P12 and higher education funding, topics exclusive to P-12 are assessed. State per-pupil expenditures, allocation of state dollars, and the percent of the state budget for P-12 and higher education are identified.
Illinois
Authors: Sweetland Scott Rodger
Published: July 2024

This report about Illinois school funding briefly describes an evidence-based model for school finance adequacy as well as budgetary considerations affecting how the model is funded. State P-12 funding priorities are identified as well as education human resource concerns. Attention is also given to state-funded alternatives to traditional public schools. Pressing issues that impact school funding, technical mechanics of state aid distributions, and public policies are primarily state budget allocations and school personnel. The state is progressing to fully fund its evidence-based model, but larger state budget allocations are needed. Attracting and retaining high-quality teachers remains challenging.
Utah
Authors: Sabina Lou L.
Published: July 2024

Many changes to education were made this past year in the state of Utah. Priorities involved early literacy programs, increasing teacher salaries, increasing opportunities for school choice, and the elimination of school grades. Higher education is set to undergo a major reconstruction this upcoming year. FY2024 is set for a 10.18% increase to the Minimum School Program (MSP), which is the primary funding source for public school districts and charter schools.
Transformasi Digital dalam Peningkatan Manajemen Aktivitas Panti Asuhan Al-Mabrur Bekasi Berbasis Sistem Informasi
Authors: Hendharsetiawan Andy Achmad , Fitriyani Aida , Khalida Rakhmi , Sari Rafika , Ramdhania Khairunnisa Fadhilla
Published: July 2024

Information technology which continues to develop in various sectors of life requires the parties involved to be able to adapt to technology. Efforts to adapt technology are also continuing to be developed by the management of Al-Mabrur Orphanage Bekasi. A digital transformation carried out by the Al-Mabrur Orphanage in order to improve the management of student activities using an information system. Orphanages, as places for children who need protection and care, require an organized and efficient approach in monitoring and improving the quality of these children's daily lives. This training aims to provide understanding to orphanage managers and students regarding the use of information systems, to make it easier to record student participation in every activity held by the Al-Mabrur Orphanage. With an integrated information system, orphanages can create an environment that is more adaptive to technology and responsive to various activities in the orphanage. The output of this community service activity is that students can view and access activity data easily, and orphanage managers can have digital data recapitulation to monitor and evaluate student activities.
Interaction of SENP6 with PINK1 promotes temozolomide resistance in neuroglioma cells via inducing the mitophagy
Authors: Wang Y. , Jia K. G. , Xing H. J. , Pan Y. , Zeng C. S. , Chen L. , Su Q. J. , Shen W. T. , Chen J. , Chen C. , Cao Q. , Wang Y. Y.
Published: July 2024

Temozolomide resistance is a major cause of recurrence and poor prognosis in neuroglioma. Recently, growing evidence has suggested that mitophagy is involved in drug resistance in various tumor types. However, the role and molecular mechanisms of mitophagy in temozolomide resistance in glioma remain unclear. In this study, mitophagy levels in temozolomide-resistant and -sensitive cell lines were evaluated. The mechanisms underlying the regulation of mitophagy were explored through RNA sequencing, and the roles of differentially expressed genes in mitophagy and temozolomide resistance were investigated. We found that mitophagy promotes temozolomide resistance in glioma. Specifically, small ubiquitin-like modifier specific protease 6 (SENP6) promoted temozolomide resistance in glioma by inducing mitophagy. Protein-protein interactions between SENP6 and the mitophagy executive protein PTEN-induced kinase 1 (PINK1) resulted in a reduction in small ubiquitin-like modifier 2 (SUMO2)ylation of PINK1, thereby enhancing mitophagy. Our study demonstrates that by inducing mitophagy, the interaction of SENP6 with PINK1 promotes temozolomide resistance in glioblastoma. Therefore, targeting SENP6 or directly regulating mitophagy could be a potential and novel therapeutic targets for reversing temozolomide resistance in glioma.
A bioinformatics method for identification of human proteases active against viral envelope glycoproteins: a case study on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein
Authors: Matveev E. V. , Ponomarev G. V. , Kazanov M. D.
Published: July 2024

Many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, enter host cells through a process cell-viral membrane fusion that is activated by proteolytic enzymes. Typically, these enzymes are host cell proteases. Identifying the proteases that activate the virus is not a simple task but is important for the development of new antiviral drugs. In this study, we developed a bioinformatics method for identifying proteases that can cleave viral envelope glycoproteins. The proposed approach involves the use of predictive models for the substrate specificity of human proteases and the application of structural analysis method for predicting the vulnerability of protein regions to proteolysis based on their 3D structures. Specificity models were constructed for 169 human proteases using information on their known substrates. A previously developed method for structural analysis of potential proteolysis sites was applied in parallel with specificity models. Validation of the proposed approach was performed on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, the proteolysis sites of which had been well studied.
Methodology of the comparative sociology of trust (case study of Russia and China)
Authors: Jin Junkai , Veselov Yuri V. , Skvortsov Nikolay G.
Published: July 2024

The article deals with the methodological issues of the comparative sociology of trust. In order to compare the level of trust in different countries a set of indicators is proposed (generalized trust; particularized trust; trust radius; institutional trust). The problems of measuring generalized and institutional trust in China and Russia are revealed. Based on World Values Survey data, a comparative analysis of trust levels in the Russian Federation and China is carried out. The authors also present data from their own empirical study of trust (telephone survey of the population in St. Petersburg and Leningradskaya Oblast; Internet study of trust, in-depth interviews of both residents of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China). To explain the processes of transformation of trust in the Russian Federation and China, a modernization approach is used and the role of a culture of trust is revealed. China has a high level of both generalized and institutionalized trust based on its own specific culture of trust. But the radius of trust is narrow and indicators of out-group trust are extremely low. In Russia, the level of generalized trust is low, but the level of institutional trust is average, radius of trust is wider and the level of out-group trust is higher. Particularized trust is approximately the same in China and Russia; at least, we have not identified any special “familistic culture of trust”.
Civilizational turn and metatheoretical reconfiguration in contemporary sociology
Authors: Braslavskiy Ruslan G.
Published: July 2024

The article offers a reconstruction of contemporary sociological theory, which gives a central position to civilizational analysis. In the late 20th century, attempts to solve the agency-structure problem led to the formation of a new metatheoretical dilemma of “mutual constitution vs. analytical autonomy”, which overshadowed the traditional dilemma of individualism and holism. The constitutivist solution removed the agency/social structure dichotomy in the relational conception of power, while the autonomist solution mediated it by relying on the analytic conception of culture. The civilizational turn brings together these two lines of metatheoretical reconceptualization of sociological problematic, focusing on the relation of culture and power to each other. The model of the relationships between “dimensions” and “spheres” of social life developed within the sociological version of the civilizational approach combines the metatheoretical positions of analytical autonomy and mutual constitution.
Citizens of Russia on hybrid socio-political reality in the country
Authors: Levashov Victor К.
Published: July 2024

The strategic intent of the current U.S. administration to win a geopolitical victory over Russia with the help of Ukraine’s nationalist elite is becoming a catastrophic reality, as the Russian Federation’s special military operation and a series of failed “offensives” by Ukraine’s armed forces evolve. Existential threat has forced the Russian state and civil society to mobilize in the shortest possible time armed forces, economy and military-industrial complex to repel the Western military proxy intervention. The scientific sociological information about the socio-political potential and reserves of the Russian society, its readiness, nature and degree of motivation for the defense of the Fatherland are of crucial importance for an effective management of the current disposition along Russia’s western borders. The Scientific-analytical and informational work is complicated by the fact that the picture of the hybrid socio-political reality of the country’s life is purposefully distorted by the enemy by means and channels of mass propaganda and communication in order to disinform the population and the armed forces. The empirical basis of the article is the data of sociological monitoring “How are you Russia?” about the current aspects of civil society life, based on the analysis of which conclusions are drawn about feasible resources and trends in the development of the socio-political situation in our country and the world. Sociological measurements in 2023, compared with data from previous years, allow us to conclude that Russian society has a high resource for socio-political stability and consolidation. Thus, an analysis of the structure of current anxiety showed that SVO did not have a critically destabilizing effect on the life of any group of Russian society. The share of those who believe that the political system needs to be radically changed decreased in 2023 to a minimum (16%) over the last 30 years of measurements. The overwhelming majority (73%) of Russians believe that the main threats to Russia come from abroad. The index of socio-political sustainability returned in 2023 to the zone of stable and sustainable development, reaching its highest value in 30 years of monitoring measurements. The noted positive trends show that Russia successfully continues the searching for a balance and symphony of interests in the modern hybrid social reality.
An apology for utopia: on the return of utopian constructions to the mainstream sociological theorizing
Authors: Grigoreva Ekaterina A.
Published: July 2024

Utopian thought, the aspiration toward idealized conditions, and the progression toward advancement have historically constituted a cornerstone of the modernist ethos. Sociology, as an intellectual offspring of the modern epoch, has inherently engaged with utopian constructs – directing its gaze towards conceivable societal futures. In the current era where global challenges – such as climate change, social inequality, and populist political movements – present complex social problems, the relevance of utopian thinking in sociology is underscored as a tool for envisioning transformative solutions. Nonetheless, contemporary developments within the discipline signal a marked attenuation of utopian fervor. This paper scrutinizes the factors contributing to the diminished enthusiasm for utopian speculations within sociological theory. The decline is largely attributed to a shift towards postmodern paradigms, characterized by skepticism towards grand narratives and a pervasive mid-20th-century critique of utopianism. Despite this, the heuristic value of utopian thinking as a methodological instrument for social analysis remains substantial. The central thesis advocates for a resurgence of utopian thought within sociological inquiry, proposing that its restoration functions as a potent critical apparatus. Amid pressing societal crises, sociological engagement with utopian ideals is not merely an academic exercise but a practical imperative. It empowers the discipline to envision alternative social configurations, articulate social aspirations, and pragmatically approach their realization. Utopian thought can stimulate innovative policy-making, encourage societal engagement, and help construct resilient social systems in the face of adversity. Presently, Russian sociology, reflective of broader global sociological trends, does not proffer a societal ideal, hence it navigates without direction, merely mapping and interpreting the existing social landscape. This trajectory has practical implications, potentially limiting the discipline’s ability to be prescriptive and proactive. Confronted with this reality, Russian sociologists – and the discipline more broadly – are urged to rekindle the utopian imagination as a pivotal component of their intellectual endeavor. In doing so, they may foster a renewed sense of direction and purpose in the discipline of sociology, making it all the more pertinent in addressing the multifaceted complexities of today’s world.
ОНТОГЕНЕЗ, ЗАКОНОМЕРНОСТИ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ БИОМОРФОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ СВОЙСТВ РАСТЕНИЙ И ФУНКЦИОНИРОВАНИЕ ЦЕНОПОПУЛЯЦИЙ В ПРИРОДЕ
Authors: ЕГОРОВА В.Н.
Published: July 2024

В книге рассматриваются взаимосвязь и взаимообусловленность формирования биоморфологических свойств, структуры консорций, функционирования ценопопуляций растений в природных сообществах. В этом плане проанализирован довольно широкий комплекс фитоценотически значимых биоморфологических свойств видов, структуры консорций и ЦП. Определены общие и специфические черты функционирования ЦП видов. Обосновано представление об оптимальных возрастных спектрах, структура которых обусловлена биоморфологическими свойствами растений, присущими каждому виду, сформированными в процессе эволюционного становления (эндогенными факторами). Показана взаимосвязь оптимальных возрастных спектров с эмпирическими возрастными спектрами видов при различном их фитоценотическом статусе в природных сообществах. Книга предназначена для ботаников, экологов, фитоценологов, геоботаников, преподавателей профильных вузов, научных работников, студентов, специалистов по мониторингу растительности в природе.