bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Learning with Virtual Avatars: Insights into Performance and Resource Needs
Authors: DROBNJAK Antun , BOTICKI Ivica
Published: January 2025

This paper presents a novel method for generating speaking avatars from text, images, and custom audio, designed to enhance digital communication and virtual interaction. Method involves two primary components: image processing and audio synthesis. It starts with a static image of a person and applying facial recognition and animation algorithms to create a dynamic, lifelike avatar capable of realistic mouth movements and expressions. Concurrently, it utilizes text-to-speech (TTS) technology to convert written text into natural-sounding speech, tailored to match the avatar's identity and intended emotional tone. By integrating these two elements, it is ensured that the avatar's lip movements are synchronized with the generated audio, resulting in a seamless and engaging user experience. Additionally, by leveraging powerful CPUs and GPUs, it is demonstrated how current technology enables efficient and sophisticated video and audio generation. The findings underscore the need for optimized resource management to achieve balanced processing speed and output quality. As a potential direction of future research, it is proposed to test virtual avatars in real educational environments, with an emphasis on evaluating the effect on learning, motivation and engagement of students.
Competition and Collaboration: A Multi-Modal Analysis of Cognitive Load and Behavior Patterns in Game-based Learning
Authors: ZHENG Lishan , CHEN Wenli
Published: January 2025

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Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University
Authors: LUMAPAS Raul Vincent , MITROVIC Antonija , GALSTER Matthias , MALINEN Anna , PEIRIS Pasan , HOLLAND Jay
Published: January 2025

Recent studies on Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) in education show benefits for student learning. However, integrating XAI in AI-based education (AIED) systems requires understanding students' explanation needs. Some approaches to adding XAI to AIED systems include participatory design and co-design involving learners. This study presents a participatory approach to implement explanations in Active Video Watching (AVW). We designed explanations based on the requirements on timing and presentation of explanations and additional feedback from learners during the participatory activity. The implemented explanations support students who made low to medium-quality comments on video content by explaining how comment quality was determined. Furthermore, explanations included recommendations to improve future comments. We present the results of a pilot study on explanations in an AVW platform.
Preliminary Exploration on the Dimensions of Digital Learning Agility Among Teachers in Malaysia
Authors: MOHD ROSLI Nur Dania , ABDULLAH Kamilah , KHAMBAR Mas Nida MD. , WONG Su Luan , ZAKARIA Noor Syamilah , MOSES Priscilla , ABDRAHIM Nur Aira
Published: January 2025

To better understand the dimensions of digital learning agility among teachers, a qualitative study was carried out by analyzing semi-structured interviews with three in-service teachers from Selangor, Malaysia. By thematic analysis, this preliminary study has revealed nine dimensions that shapes the Malaysian teachers’ digital learning agility including speed, flexibility, experimenting, performance risk-taking, interpersonal risk-taking, information gathering, collaborating, feedback seeking, and reflecting. Overall, this study shed insights to the existing body of knowledge of learning enablers that might assist in shaping teachers’ digital learning agility
A Study on High School Students' Continuance Intention to Use ChatGPT for Learning Assistance: An Exploration Based on Self-Determination Theory
Authors: LIN Chien-Liang , LIN Tian-Yun , LIN Shi-En , LIN Yu-Chen
Published: January 2025

This study delves into the motivations of high school students when using ChatGPT for learning support and their intention to continue its use. With a focus on the moderating role of Al literacy, the research is based on the Self-Determination Theory. It suggests that achievement motivation and challenge motivation positively influence the intention to continue using ChatGPT, and that Al literacy amplifies these effects. Through a questionnaire survey of second- and third-year students at a high school in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, this research aims to uncover effective ways to integrate Al technology into education and enhance students' learning and development.
Toward Contextualized Handwriting Process Analysis: Comparison Between Problem Types in Math
Authors: TONOSAKI Shunsuke , KANO Taito , HAMADA Satomi , HORIKOSHI Izumi , OGATA Hiroaki
Published: January 2025

Handwriting logs in the math answering process have recently been collected, and features related to the answering performance and the process, such as the stroke duration, have been investigated. However, the results reported in previous studies showed inconsistencies, and sufficient consideration had not been given to the differences in the problem types. In this study, we classified some problems into two types and verified whether there is a difference in the effect of the handwriting process on performance in each feature. The result of the analysis showed a significant difference in the effects of problems on the features used in this study, such as answering time and number of strokes. This study contributes to the need to take into consideration the problem type in learning support with handwriting process logs.
Personalized Comment Reviewing in Active Video Watching: Investigation of Learners' Cognitive Load
Authors: BOJNORDI Ehsan , MITROVIC Antonija , GALSTER Matthias , MALINEN Sanna , HOLLAND Jay
Published: January 2025

In the context of video-based learning, particularly active video watching, social learning is facilitated by allowing students to review comments written by their peers. In previous studies with AVW-Space, all students had access to the same comments, despite differences in their knowledge. This paper presents a study in which each student received a personalized list of comments to review, based on their student model. The results show that our intervention encouraged learners to think deeper about the comments during reviewing comments.
Digital Technology for Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education
Authors: CHEN Weiqin , MASON Jon , BADAR Faisal , MISHRA Shitanshu , RODRIGO Maria Mercedes T.
Published: January 2025

One of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations is Quality Education, specifically aiming to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all (SDG 4). This goal emphasizes the provision of education that is accessible, fair, and of high quality to individuals regardless of their background or circumstances. Innovative technologies, such as Generative Al, offer new prospects for enhancing both the access to and quality of education. However, they also introduce new challenges that could potentially have negative impacts. This panel aims to provide a platform for sharing international perspectives, with panellists from different countries, and for exchanging ideas, experiences, and practices towards achieving SDG 4. The discussion will focus on three main areas: 1) global challenges in achieving inclusive and equitable quality education; 2) good practices in promoting inclusive and equitable education with digital technology; 3) the impact of innovative technologies, such as Generative Al in promoting access to quality education. The goal of this panel is to promote research in inclusive and equitable education within APSCE by highlighting the significance of digital technology as a catalyst for change and exploring strategies to realize quality education for all.
Learning Languages in “Smarter” Ways: Theory-Informed Utilization of Smart Technologies in Contextualized, Authentic, and Communicative Language Learning
Authors: WONG Lung-Hsiang , WEN Yun , WU Vivian Wen-Chi , GODA Yoshiko , HSU Ting-Chia
Published: January 2025

This panel discussion explores the theory-informed utilization of smart technologies in language learning, focusing on contextualized, authentic, and communicative approaches. Integrating advanced smart technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, learning analytics, and robotics into language education offers new avenues for enhancing learner engagement and outcomes. Panelists will present and discuss studies involving various pedagogical strategies that align with contemporary language learning theories. Case studies and research findings will illustrate effective smart technology integration in language classrooms and beyond, addressing practical considerations, challenges, and strategies for leveraging these tools to support second language acquisition and other language learning contexts. The panel aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how to harness smart technologies to create engaging, effective, and theory-aligned language learning experiences, contributing to the academic discourse on the transformative potential of these tools in fostering meaningful language education.
Ontological specification of an authoring interface for creating sustainable language learning content.
Authors: COLPAERT Jozef
Published: January 2025

The creation of language learning materials is very labor-intensive, but a lot of learning content gets lost at every change due to its inability to adapt to new technologies, products, services, pedagogical models and educational demands. For the educational publishing sector, this low reusability or lack of sustainability, combined with the high authoring cost, certainly for a small market like Flanders, seriously hampers the profitability, if not already the viability, of the activity. Learning content, on the other hand, is vital for the quality of educati on and, indirectly, for society in general. The objective of our current research is to deliver an ontological specification of an authoring interface for creating sustainable language learning content based on the identification of psychological requirements on the one hand, and on solving technological issues on the other. It is based on our object model for software architecture and database structuring: a model which is the result of more than 20 years of research and development in the field, and which has been thoroughly validated theoretically and empirically over the last couple of years. The result should be an ontological specification for publishers: the entire project should yield a significant reduction of production cost on the one hand, and an increase in sales on the other by opening up both their product range and their markets.
Using Self-Regulated Digital Storytelling in Primary Students’ English Learning: An Exploratory Factor Analysis
Authors: MA Yunsi Tina , KONG Siu-Cheung , SUN Daner
Published: January 2025

Successful learners are cultivated by good learning habits and essential skills. Among them, self-regulated learning (SRL) is proven to be an effective learning strategy and pedagogical approach to develop independent learning, enhance learning outcomes, improve learning motivation, and finally achieve lifelong success. In language education, Digital Storytelling (DST) has been an emerging strategy for teachers to guide their students to learn a language by expressing ideas and meanings. However, little research has been done to explore the effectiveness of such integration on students’ language learning. The present study designed and developed a self- regulated digital storytelling (SRDST) curriculum for teachers to teach and students to learn English writing. About 110 primary grade 4 students of 9-10 years old participated in this study. A SRDST scale with 13 items in forethought, performance, and reflection phases was developed and validated. The results of exploratory factor analysis (EFA) from the primary students (N=70) on a pre-/post-test design yielded three factors that were similar to the three phases of SRL, namely, forethought, performance and reflection stages. The paired-samples t-test results indicated a significant increase in forethought, suggesting that the students realized certain preparation needs to be done before their study, and they also preferred autonomy on managing their own learning. Further, the data demonstrated a significant result in the performance phase where the students can seek for help when encountering difficulties, and determine to keep up with the overall learning progress and complete the tasks on time. The results also revealed that the students tended to reflect on whether there were better ways to improve their final projects. Finally, the research found that young learners preferred to set learning goals during the performance stage which is different from adult learners.
Analysis of topic sentences of classification paragraphs and development of a diagnostic function
Authors: ISHIKAWA Kandai , KUNICHIKA Hidenobu
Published: January 2025

In a paragraph, the topic sentence is an important component that clearly expresses the author's argument and indicates the direction of the entire paragraph. It is difficult for beginners to learn English to write appropriate topic sentences. In order to solve the problem, we have focused on classification paragraphs and developed a diagnostic function of the topic sentences. As the result of an evaluation of the function, we have found that the function correctly diagnosed 70.6% of appropriate topic sentences taken from text books for paragraph writing.
Construction of an English Grammar Quiz Recommendation System Using Explanation by a Knowledge Map
Authors: TAKII Kensuke , TANIMURA Naomichi , FLANAGAN Brendan , OGATA Hiroaki
Published: January 2025

Many systems to assist in learning English grammar have been developed in the field of learning material recommendation systems (LMRSs). Compared with those based on knowledge models, recommendations based on data tend to cause the cold-start problem, and it is said that explainable LMRSs may be able to enhance learners’ motivation. In our research, we propose an explainable English grammar quiz recommendation system using a knowledge map to support students’ learning of English grammar with trust in the system and motivation. The learning effect of the explanation of the system was evaluated in an experiment, in which 349 high school students in Japan participated. This experiment showed that there was little learning effect of the explanation, but the system reliability and motivation improved by the explanation. The limitation and our future work regarding the validity and learning effects of the system are also indicated.
Using T-Robot Board Games to Enhance Learning Gains of Rural Elementary School Students
Authors: WU Yu-Wei , YE Wen-Yu , WU Wen-Chi Vivian , WANG Rong-Jyue
Published: January 2025

This study used T-Robot board games to create an interactive and enjoyable English language learning environment for the purposes of reducing learners’ anxiety while also enhancing their speaking skills. The participants of this study were 28 fourth-grade students with limited English proficiency from a rural area of Taichung City, Taiwan, and multiple data sources using mixed methods were also adopted for data analysis, including pre-and post-tests, questionnaires, and interviews. Quantitative results showed significant improvements in both speaking ability and reduced anxiety, and positive qualitative feedback was also displayed from the interviews. The integration of robotic board games provided a promising alternative to traditional teaching methods, particularly for lower-proficiency students.
Mobile Phone Learning and Academic Performance: Examining Gender as Moderating Factor
Authors: Pokharel Ashika , Thapa Dikshya , Tamang Anish , Poudel Apekshya , Gautam Binshika , Mahat Dipak
Published: January 2025

Background: Mobile learning has emerged as a transformative tool in education, offering flexibility and accessibility for students. However, its role in enhancing academic performance remains underexplored, particularly in the context of gender dynamics. This study investigates the relationship between mobile learning, academic performance, and the moderating influence of gender, providing insights for leveraging mobile technologies in educational settings. Methods: This research employed a quantitative research approach using a cross-sectional survey to collect quantitative data from 156 students across three faculties at Shanker Dev Campus. A structured questionnaire measured mobile learning, academic performance, and gender. Data analysis was performed using SPSS, incorporating inferential statistical tools to analysis.
Results: The analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between mobile learning and academic performance. Regression results demonstrated that mobile learning accounts for 40.2% of the variance in academic performance, highlighting its substantial impact. Gender had a small yet significant independent effect on academic performance. However, moderation analysis indicated that gender does not significantly alter the relationship between mobile learning and academic outcomes. Conclusion: The findings underscore the effectiveness of mobile learning in improving academic performance, with gender differences playing a minimal role in this relationship. Integrating mobile learning into educational strategies can benefit students across diverse demographics. Novelty: This study uniquely explores gender's moderating role in mobile learning's impact on academic performance, offering new perspectives on equity and inclusivity in technology-driven education.
Comparative Analysis of Tobacco Use Risk Factors in Tanzania and Kenya: Insights from the 2015/2016 Demographic and Health Survey Data
Authors: Dimoso Romanus Lucian
Published: January 2025

Tobacco use remains the most preventable cause of death globally. In Africa, evidence indicates a rise in smoking prevalence among younger generations. This study used 2015/2016 Tanzania and Kenya Demographic Health Surveys and employed logistic regression to identify risk factors associated with tobacco use. The analysis revealed that significant factors influencing tobacco use in both Tanzania and Kenya include education level, marital status, wealth index, alcohol consumption, and occupation status. Households with lower education, middle or higher wealth index, and alcohol use had a higher likelihood of tobacco use. Divorced and separated households were more prone to tobacco consumption. Moreover, working households in both countries had higher odds of tobacco use than non-working ones. Thus, policymakers should prioritize strengthening anti-smoking education campaigns, especially targeting lower-educated and working households. Increasing taxes on tobacco products could further reduce usage.
Penerapan metode Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) dalam persediaan bahan baku untuk meningkatkan efisiensi harga pokok produksi pada UD Gabriela Mebel Manado
Authors: Nadeak Paskah , Saerang David Paul Elia , Pusung ⁠Rudy J.
Published: January 2025

It is crucial to control and determine the correct inventory level to support production efficiency and smooth sales operations. This study analyses the management of raw material inventory using the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) method to improve cost efficiency in the production process at UD Gabriela Furniture Manado. The study employs a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The results are clear: the company's raw material purchasing is inefficient. Its current policy results in higher costs, amounting to Rp689,950,000 compared to IDR 687,262,500. If the company implements the Economic Order Quantity method it could achieve monthly savings of IDR 2,687,500.
HUKUM YANG BERKAITAN KELUARNYA MANI ATAU MADZI BAIK DENGAN SENGAJA ATAU TIDAK SENGAJA KETIKA BERPUASA MENURUT IMAM 4 MADZHAB DALAM FIQIH ISLAM WA ADILLATUHU (KARYA PROF. DR. WAHBAH AZ-ZUHAILI)
Authors: Galih Orlando
Published: January 2025

Pada umumnya, baik perempuan maupun laki-laki mencapai usia akil balighatau puber adalah ketika usia mereka mencapai belasan tahun. Pubernya perempuanditandai dengan menstruasi, sedangkan laki-laki ditandai dengan pengalaman mimpibasah, juga akan mengalami beberapa perubahan fisik, antara lain perubahan danperkembangan fungsi serta fisik organ reproduksi perempuan dan laki-laki. Adabeberapa istilah tentang seks (Mani dan Madzi) yang perlu diketahui serta bagaimanahukumnya menurut Islam.Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah study komparatif atauperbandingan para imam madzhab dalam mengambil hukum yang penulis membatasidengan perbandingan imam 4 mazhab di dalam buku Fiqih Islam Wa adillatuhu karyaProf. Dr. Wahbah Az Zuhaili
PEMBELAJARAN PAI ERA COVID-19 DI RANTAUPRAPAT, KABUPATEN LABUHANBATU
Authors: Leli Hasanah Lubis
Published: January 2025

Learning Religion (Islam) is the primary need of children in the scientificaspect. The morality and morals of children are more or less formed through IslamicEducation learning that they receive from parents, teachers, society and adults. Forthis reason, PAI learning is still needed by children in any condition, including theCovid-19 era. This paper aims to analyze the learning of PAI in the Covid-19 erain RanntauPrapat,kabupaten Labuhanbatu. The formulation of this study focuseson discussing how learning methods, teaching objectives, learning objectives andmaterials provided by educators during the Covid-19 era in RantauPrapat,KabupatenLabuhanbatu. The data was collected using a qualitative approach using field studymethods (observation, interviews, documentation). The results of this study foundthat (1) the learning method was carried out by discussion, question and answer,and inviting students to study at the teacher’s house; (2) learning objectives so thatchildren continue to receive religious advice through Islamic Education learning;(3) learning objectives are aimed at elementary age children; and (4) the materialtaught is a combination of the content of the PAI curriculum and local wisdom in theRantauPrapat,Labuhanbatu
The Relationship Between Hematoma Volume and Lesion Location with the Level of Consciousness in Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients at Gunung Jati Regional Hospital, Cirebon, in 2024
Authors: Ramdani Tubagus Syahrul , Sariadi Dasa , Gunawan Hendry
Published: January 2025

A stroke is defined as an acute clinical manifestation of neurological dysfunction that persists for ? 24 hours. WHO states that in 2018, there were an estimated 50 million stroke patients worldwide, and every year, there are an additional 13.7 million stroke cases. Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) is one of the most severe and fatal subtypes of cerebrovascular haemorrhage. The volume of bleeding and the location of the hematoma lesion are two things that can affect patient mortality. To analyze the relationship between the volume and location of hematoma lesions with the level of consciousness of hemorrhagic stroke patients at Gunung Jati Regional Hospital Cirebon in 2024. This study is an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional approach. Data collection using total sampling in accordance with the inclusion criteria of as many as 40 samples. The population in this study consists of hemorrhagic stroke patients at Gunung Jati Regional Hospital Cirebon in 2024. The data that has been collected is processed using univariate and bivariate analysis. Bivariate analysis using the Spearman test. The hematoma volume was ? 30 mL and the lesion location was in the parietal lobe. The results of the analysis of the volume of hematoma with the level of consciousness obtained a p-value of 0.000 (? 0.05) with an R-value of 0.529, showing a significant relationship with fairly strong strength and positive relationship direction. As for the location of the hematoma lesion with the level of consciousness, the p-value is 0.007 (? 0.05) with an R-value of 0.422, indicating a relationship with fairly strong strength and negative relationship direction. There is a significant relationship between the volume and location of hematoma lesions and the level of consciousness of hemorrhagic stroke patients.
The Potential of Anthocyanin on Osteoporosis
Authors: Masnathasari NM Ayu , Suryantari SAA , Sugiritama IW , Widianti IGA
Published: January 2025

Osteoporosis is a chronic disease commonly associated with menopause, primarily triggered by estrogen deficiency, oxidative stress, and inflammatory processes. These factors contribute to bone density loss, increasing the risk of fractures and reduced quality of life. This study aims to investigate the potential of anthocyanins, natural compounds found in various plants, in preventing osteoporosis by mitigating oxidative stress and promoting bone health. A comprehensive literature review was conducted by searching multiple scientific databases for relevant studies on the effects of anthocyanins on bone health. The selection criteria included experimental and clinical studies focusing on the antioxidant and bone-regulating properties of anthocyanins. The findings reveal that anthocyanins possess significant antioxidant properties that help reduce oxidative stress by lowering malondialdehyde (MDA) activity and increasing superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. Additionally, anthocyanins promote bone formation by increasing the number of osteoblasts while decreasing the number of osteoclasts in animal models of menopause-induced osteoporosis. Anthocyanins hold potential as a natural therapeutic agent for preventing osteoporosis, particularly in menopausal women. Their antioxidant and bone-regulatory effects could complement existing osteoporosis prevention strategies, offering a safer and more natural approach to maintaining bone health.
2nd Virtual International Conference on Education, Innovation and ICT
Authors: Varii Auctores
Published: January 2025

The EDUNOVATIC Conference offers an effective virtual platform for the exchange of new ideas, projects and experiences, among professionals concerned with an innovative and quality education. We hope that this conference makes significant contributions in the field of education, innovation and ICT.
6th International Virtual Conference on Educational Research and Innovation
Authors: Varii Auctor
Published: January 2025

The CIVINEDU Conference offers a platform for international interaction between researchers and teachers from different academic fields to promote dialogue, collaboration and the exchange of experiences on the latest advances in educational research and innovation.
FIVE-TIER FORMAT MISCONCEPTION DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENT: SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Triani Elza , Fahlani Ilham
Published: January 2025

This study aims to identify the types of misconceptions in physics learning and their causes through a systematic literature review. Misconceptions, triggered by internal factors such as incorrect initial understanding and external factors such as inappropriate learning resources, are a major challenge in physics learning. The five-level diagnostic instrument offers an effective solution to comprehensively analyze misconceptions by evaluating students' answers, the reasons behind them, and their beliefs about the answers. A bibliometric analysis of 317 articles (2015–2024) using VOSviewer showed three main themes: students' understanding, diagnostic tool development, and teaching effectiveness. The findings showed that students' misconceptions often occur in abstract physics concepts, such as motion and force. The five-level instrument allows for deeper identification than other instruments, helping teachers to carry out more targeted learning interventions. The results of this study confirm that the use of the five-level diagnostic instrument significantly improves students' understanding of physics concepts and reduces misconceptions. In addition, this study highlights the need to develop more effective diagnostic instruments to support better physics learning processes
Strategi Usaha Lembaga Farmasi Biovaksin Tentara Nasional Indonesia (LAFIBIOVAK TNI) dalam Memasuki Pangsa Pasar Industri Farmasi Nasional
Authors: Shartykasary Shartykasary
Published: January 2025

Lafibiovak merupakan salah satu perusahaan yang bergerak dalam bidang farmasi yang hendak memasuki pangsa pasar industri farmasi nasional sebagai bentuk pengembangan bisnis dari yang selama ini hanya memenuhi kebutuhan farmasi TNI. Oleh karena itu, Lafibiovak perlu adanya suatu strategi usaha pemasaran yang baru untuk menghadapi ketatnya persaingan dalam pangsa pasar farmasi nasional. Kerangka formulasi penentuan strategi terdiri atas tiga tahap, yaitu tahap input yang melibatkan 17 responden dengan menggunakan kuesioner audit Internal dan Eksternal kemudian dihasilkan matriks IFE dan EFE untuk mengetahui kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang dan ancaman yang dimiliki oleh Lafibiovak, tahap pencocokan menggunakan matriks IE, SPACE, SWOT untuk mengetahui alternatif- alternatif strategi pemasaran yang akan digunakan dan tahap pengambilan keputusan menggunakan matriks QSPM untuk memilih strategi mana yang diprioritaskan untuk dilakukan berdasarkan matriks IFE dan EFE serta matriks IE, SPACE, SWOT yang telah dilakukan sebelumnya. Dari matriks IFE dan EFE diketahui total skor internal sebesar 3,37 dan total skor eksternal 3,22; pada matrik IE berada pada kuadran I (grow and build) dan pada matriks SPACE diketahui posisi perusahaan berada pada kuadran agresive, sehingga dalam SWOT dan kemudian dianalisa melalu matrik QSPM diputuskan bahwa strategi yang diprioritaskan menciptakan organisasi penjualan yang mampu memaksimalkan teknologi & Teknologi Informasi dalam merespon tren- tren dalam sosial kemasyarakatan; seperti strategi memaksimalkan potensi e- commerce dalam merespon perubahan budaya belanja masyarakat (memiliki nilai tertinggi TA : 5,00).
Profil Korban Meninggal Pada Kasus Kecelakaan Lalu Lintas Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Dr. Pirngadi Tahun 2021 Sampai dengan 2023
Authors: Andika Septiawan Dedi , Sitepu Agustinus , Ingrid Marbun Doaris , Lubis Adriansyah , Rahmadsyah Rahmadsyah
Published: January 2025

Cedera akibat kecelakaan lalu lintas yang merupakan masalah kesehatan masyarakat global yang besar namun terabaikan sehingga memerlukan upaya bersama untuk pencegahan yang efektif dan berkelanjutan. Dari semua sistem yang harus dihadapi manusia sehari-hari, transportasi jalan raya merupakan salah satu yang paling rumit dan berbahaya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui profil korban meninggal pada kasus kecelakaan lalu lintas di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Dr. Pirngadi Kota Medan pada tahun 2021-2023. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi penelitian deskriptif dengan desain penelitian cross sectional retrospective, dimana pengambilan data dilakukan hanya sekali saja dengan menggunakan data sekunder yang berasal dari Visum et Repertum instalansi forensik di RSUD Dr. Pirngadi Kota Medan pada tahun 2021 sampai dengan 2023. Sampel penelitian adalah semua VeR jenazah kasus KLL yang mempunyai data yang lengkap meliputi usia, jenis kelamin, pekerjaan, jenis luka, jenis trauma dan lokasi luka.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari 84 sampel penelitian, didapatkan mayoritas iyalah berusia antara 18-65 tahun 68 orang (81%), Jenis kelamin laki-laki 66 orang (78,6%), Bekerja 58 orang (69%), Lokasi luka di Kepala, Ekstremitas Atas, Ekstremitas bawah sebanyak 7 kasus (8,4%), Kombinasi Luka lecet, luka memar, luka robek dan patah tulang 32 orang (38,1%), dan Trauma tumpul 84 orang (100%).
Employee Engagement and Organizational Citizenship Behavior Towards Subjective Well-Being of SLB Negeri Batu Merah Ambon Employee
Authors: Maruapey Syafrianty , Arsad Rahawarin Mohamad , Zacharias Tehubijuluw
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze the influence of employee engagement and organizational citizenship behavior on subjective well-being of SLB Negeri Batu Merah Ambon employees. This study uses a quantitative approach with an associative method and a survey with a cross-section technique. The population used in this study were all SLB Negeri Batu Merah Ambon employees totaling 24 people. Determination of the number of saturated samples. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the study concluded that (1) Employee engagement has an effect on Subjective Well-Being of SLB Negeri Batu Merah Ambon Employees; (2) Organizational citizenship behavior has an effect on Subjective Well-Being of SLB Negeri Batu Merah Ambon Employees; (3) Employee engagement and organizational citizenship behavior have an effect on Subjective Well-Being of SLB Negeri Batu Merah Ambon Employees
Analisis Pengaruh Strategi Pengembangan Ekowisata Terhadap Minat Berkunjung Wisatawan
Authors: Adrianus Tose Venansius , Hardanti Yuliana Rini , Wuri Josephine , Harnoto Laurentius Bambang
Published: January 2025

Studi ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh strategi pengembangan ekowisata terhadap minat berkunjung wisatawan di Ekowisata Sungai Mudal. Populasi dalam studi ini adalah wisatawan yang mengunjungi Ekowisata Sungai Mudal. Sampel dalam studi ini adalah para wisatawan Ekowisata Sungai Mudal. Pengambilan sampel sebanyak 100 wisatawan yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik sampling insidental. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang disebar di lokasi penelitian via Google Form. Analisis data menggunakan metode regresi linear berganda. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan atraksi secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap minat berkunjung wisatawan, pelayanan secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap minat berkunjung wisatawan, fasilitas secara parsial tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat berkunjung wisatawan, promosi secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap minat berkunjung wisatawan. Secara simultan atraksi, pelayanan, fasilitas, dan promosi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat berkunjung wisatawan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diharapkan studi ini menjadi sumber edukasi bagi para pengelola Ekowisata. Integritas dari semua aspek, yaitu atraksi, pelayanan, fasilitas, dan promosi, perlu diperkuat dalam rangka menciptakan pengalaman wisata yang memuaskan bagi setiap wisatawan
Die Umsetzung der kulturellen Dimension Maskulinität versus feminität von Geert Hofstede im Unterricht
Authors:   West University of Timisoara, Lavrits Patrick , Maghețiu Anca ,   West University of Timisoara
Published: January 2025

In der Arbeit „Die Umsetzung der kulturellen Dimension Maskulinität versus Feminität von Geert Hofstede im Unterricht" geht es um die Anwendung der von Hofstede entwickelten kulturellen Dimension im Kontext des Unterrichts. Die Arbeit untersucht, wie Lehrkräfte diese Dimension im Unterricht vermitteln können, um Studenten für kulturelle Unterschiede zu sensibilisieren und interkulturelle Kompetenz zu fördern. Dabei werden verschiedene didaktische Ansätze, Methoden und Materialien vorgestellt und diskutiert. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass eine bewusste Auseinandersetzung mit Hofstedes Kulturdimensionen im Unterricht dazu beitragen kann, kulturelle Vielfalt zu verstehen und Vorurteile abzubauen und dass die Vermittlung von Maskulinität versus Feminität im Unterricht einen wichtigen Beitrag zur interkulturellen Kompetenzbildung von Studenten leisten kann.
Ethnic jokes in professional communication
Authors:   Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest, Ghentulescu Raluca
Published: January 2025

This article is dedicated to the role of ethnic humour in professional communication, with examples of both funny and harmless jokes and idioms, which can be used as ice breakers or conversation fillers, and, on the contrary, malicious and offensive jokes and idioms, which can ruin communication in the workplace or lead to conflicts. The analysis of various types of humour and the impact they may have on a certain audience, together with the case studies of British and American ethnic jokes, show that there is a thin line between amusement and offense, and precaution is always necessary when using laughter as a communication tool.
Mapping Africa’s Green Mineral Partnerships
Authors: Beuter Pia , Gnanguênon Amandine , Hofmeyr Judy , Gabadadze Lili , Bhuee Rajneesh
Published: January 2025

This report provides a comprehensive overview of agreements on critical minerals between African states and global powers, analyzing the strategies employed to secure these vital resources for the green energy transition.
Improving Project Time Estimation in Game Development: Rayleigh Distribution and Program Evaluation and Review Technique Approach
Authors: Ghiffari Mochamad Haikal , Budi Mulyono Nur
Published: January 2025

The video game industry has grown exponentially over the past few decades, becoming a dominant force in the global entertainment sector. Despite its rapid growth, the game development process remains highly complex and distinct from traditional software development, requiring a creative and agile approach. This paper addresses the challenge of inaccurate time estimation in game development projects, which often results from the inherent uncertainty inherent in the iterative and creative nature of the industry. This study integrates the Critical Path Method (CPM) and the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) with the Rayleigh distribution to improve the accuracy of time estimation in the context of high uncertainty. Data from a completed game development project by an Indonesian game company is analyzed using this methodology. The results show that the Rayleigh-PERT model, with 70% confidence and an expert quality estimate of 0,3, provides the most accurate time estimation, showing only a 4,26% deviation from actual project performance, compared to 20% for CPM and 15,2% for traditional PERT. This research contributes to improving project management in the video game industry by incorporating uncertainty into time estimation, offering more realistic schedules for game development projects, and improving overall project execution.
Open Science in den Wahlprogrammen zur Bundestagswahl 2025
Authors: Pampel Heinz
Published: January 2025

Dieser Blogpost dokumentiert zentrale Aussagen zu Open-Science-Themen in den Parteiprogrammen zur Bundestagswahl 2025 am 23. Februar 2025 von AFD, BSW, CDU/CSU, SPD, FDP, Grünen und Linke.

AFD

Im Wahlprogramm der AFD (PDF) wird Open Science nicht spezifisch adressiert.
Molecular Isotopic Distributions Take 2: Combinations
Authors: Monat Jeremy
Published: January 2025

This blog post presents a more computationally-efficient way to determine the abundance of the molecular isotopes of a molecule. In part 1, we created a molecule for each possible placement of each isotope in a molecule. While that worked, it was computationally expensive because it required creating each permutation. In this blog post, we’ll create each combination only once and calculate its abundance using the binomial distribution.
MolsMatrixToGridImage Simplifies Code
Authors: Monat Jeremy
Published: January 2025

I contributed MolsMatrixToGridImage to the RDKit 2023.09.1 release because I found myself writing similar code over and over to draw row-and-column grids of molecules. For projects where each row represented something, such as a molecule and the fragments off a common core, my mental model corresponded to a two-dimensional (nested) data structure, whereas the pre-existing function MolsToGridImage supported only linear (flat) data structures.
Molecular Isotopic Distributions Take 1: Permutations
Authors: Monat Jeremy
Published: January 2025

Elements can have several isotopes, which have the same number of protons and electrons but different numbers of neutrons. Because a neutron has a mass of approximately 1 amu (atomic mass unit), different isotopes of an element appear at different mass-to-charge ratios in a mass spectrum as measured by a mass spectrometer.
Displaying Molecular Formulas in Molecular Grids, Tables, and Graphs for Elemental Analysis
Authors: Monat Jeremy
Published: January 2025

Here’s how to display formatted molecular formulas in tables and graphs. In addition to formatted molecular formulas, these techniques should work for any Markdown or LaTeX. In the last blog post, we generated molecular formulas from SMILES strings or RDKit molecules. Once we have those molecular formulas, formatted as Markdown or LaTeX, we might want to display them in tables or graphs.
Legislation Enacted to Mitigate Overkill in Dutch Disregarded Permanent Establishment Rule Implementing ATAD 2
Authors: Bane R. , Kleimann R.
Published: January 2025

In this note, the authors comment on legislation recently enacted to neutralize overkill in the Dutch implementation of the hybrid mismatch rules contained in ATAD 2, which was drafted following an article published in a Dutch tax journal by the authors in 2023.
R.V. Kleimann & R.K. Bane, Overkill in de implementatie van ATAD 2: de buiten beschouwing blijvende vaste inrichting, WFR 199 (2023).
Exploring the intention to use menstrual cup through the framework of the theory of planned behaviour
Authors: Soumyaja Devi , Bisriya V Fathimathul
Published: January 2025

The intention to use a menstrual product is influenced by the socio-economic and cultural environment. The present study was done among reproductive college students in Kerala to understand the factors influencing the intention to use menstrual cups using the theory of planned behaviour. A survey was carried out among a sample of 1937 female students. The hypothesis was tested using multiple regression analysis. All the three factors of TPB namely, ATB, SN and PBC were found to have a positive and significant influence on the MCI. The study results could be used by the policymakers to implement initiatives to promote the use of menstrual cups.TRANSLATE with x EnglishArabicHebrewPolishBulgarianHindiPortugueseCatalanHmong DawRomanianChinese SimplifiedHungarianRussianChinese TraditionalIndonesianSlovakCzechItalianSlovenianDanishJapaneseSpanishDutchKlingonSwedishEnglishKoreanThaiEstonianLatvianTurkishFinnishLithuanianUkrainianFrenchMalayUrduGermanMalteseVietnameseGreekNorwegianWelshHaitian CreolePersian //  TRANSLATE with COPY THE URL BELOW Back EMBED THE SNIPPET BELOW IN YOUR SITE Enable collaborative features and customize widget: Bing Webmaster PortalBack//
NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCT (NTFP) COMMODITIES HARVESTED AND MARKETED BY LOCAL PEOPLE AT THE LOCAL MARKETS IN MANOKWARI – WEST PAPUA
Authors: Wahyudi Wahyudi
Published: January 2025

The biodiversity richness of tropical forests in Papua provides substantial livelihood necessities for most forest people. This includes Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs), under-valued, neglected, or minor forest commodities that play a key role for the entire livelihood of  the forest people. This paper highlights the diversity of  NTFP marketed by the local people of  Papua at traditional markets in Manokwari, West Papua. Data were collected from twenty respondents selected randomly from two local markets at Manokwari and field visits to surrounding (primary or secondary) forests, and analyzed using simple statistical analysis. The result indicates that 29 NTFPs commodities were on the market, and grouped into vegetables (9), food (4), fruit (7),  medicinal herbs (4), tools (3) and addictive material (2). These commodities give alternative incomes, create unskilled jobs to the female-forest dwellers at Manokwari, and provide daily fresh vegetables and nutritious products for local customers. The marketed NTFPs are harvested from surrounding primary or secondary forest areas of  Manokwari. Banana is the most favorable commodity in high demand either serving as food or fruit. Sago (Metroxylon spp.) is the only commodity supplied from other areas out of  Manokwari, mainly from Wondama, Biak, Jayapura, and Serui. Annual events of  Christmas and New Year create the highest demand for sago processed to papeda, that represent cultural or heritage food for most of the Papuanese family gatherings.
SPECIES IDENTIFICATION OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE PLANTS FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH IN EAST KALIMANTAN: LESSON LEARNED FROM LOCAL WISDOM
Authors: Falah Faiqotul , Hadiwibowo Noorcahyati
Published: January 2025

Traditional communities in East Kalimantan have been using traditional medicinal plants for centuries. This paper aims to identify the plant species used for traditional medicine for women’s health in three tribes in East Kalimantan:  Dayak Benuaq around Gunung Beratus Protection Forest, Dayak Bahau around Wehea Forest, and Kutai tribe around Kutai National Park. Medicinal plant species identification is important for plant breeding and developing utilization technology of  those species. Data were collected by: 1) interview with traditional midwives and traditional medicinal plants users in those villages; 2) collecting the medicinal plant specimens in their natural habitat; 3) qualitative analysis of  the interview records; 4) botanical identification of  the specimens in Herbarium Wanariset Samboja;  and 5) literature review about the usage of  those medicinal plants by traditional communities in other places. This research result showed 44 medicinal plant species from 30 families for cosmetics, maternal uses, and women’s reproductive health. The used parts of  the medicinal plants were the roots, leaves, barks, stem, and fruits. The medicinal plants were processed by simple methods. There were 27 species also used by other communities for similar or different efficacies, and the active chemical compounds of  25 species have been known.  The utilization of traditional medicinal plants are cheaper, more available, and accessible. However, the quality of the medicinal plants can not be guaranteed, and the dosage was not standardized. Therefore the medicinal plants need to be cultivated to ensure the quality and quantity, and to prevent species extinction.
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK FOR SPATIAL PLANNING AND FOREST MANAGEMENT IN INDONESIA: SECURING THE BASIC RIGHTS FOR ADAT PEOPLE
Authors: Nugroho Hunggul Yudono  Setio Hadi , Van der Veen Anne , Skidmore Andrew , Hussin Yousif A.
Published: January 2025

Limited transparency, accountability, and participation in policy formulation as well as implementation mainly based on economic considerations, all lead to failure to attain sustainable forest management (SFM).  Along with the reluctance of policy makers and lacking stakeholder capacity, less accurate data bases has also indicated a constraint in the development of appropriate action. The issues have been more complicated where they were correlated with economic imperatives, vested interest, ownership issues and the basic rights of indigenous communities living inside or adjacent the forest.  Forest destruction will be no end without securing customary  land and territorial rights.  To cope with these issues, the concept of fair governance has been promoted as an alternative to the traditional pattern of administration. In this paper, we propose a theoretical framework for policy development in order to attain SFM while respecting the rights of the adat people.  We show that adaptive governance, adaptive management, and participatory learning are strategic approaches in  governance reform to achieve sustainable forest management securing the customary rights and traditional land use of forest dependent people.