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MAGNETIC FINGERPRINTING, AFIS AND BEYOND IN FORENSIC SCIENCE: A REVIEW
Authors: Sajid Hussain  , Azhar Humayun Khan  , Sumbul Asif  , Sanobar Zaib  , Dr. Naima Saeed
Published: January 2025

This review analyzes fingerprint identification technologies from different perspectives with particular attention being paid to both the traditional methods and cutting-edge inventions. The study integrates the findings from a large body of literature, covering both historical developments, technological innovations, experimental research, and the practical applications of forensic science. This includes inkless methods like magnetic resonance fingerprinting and automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS) along with their modern way of depositing fingerprints using nanomaterials and macromolecules. In addition, this paper discusses the challenges and limitations of fingerprint identification, particularly the technical problems, the legal and ethical considerations and the need of human intervention in AFIS technology. The review, through comparative analysis and the discussion of the findings from various studies, gives insights into the value of fingerprint identification in criminal investigations and shows the emerging trends and future prospects in the field. It also offers insights for the researchers and forensic scientists a roadmap to combine the novel technologies with the existing practices in forensic science which might enhance the reliability as well as the accuracy of fingerprint identification.
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW REGARDING INDUSTRY 4.0 , IoNT AND IoT FOR SMART MANUFACTURING BETTERMENT
Authors: Hafiz Syed Wajahat Ali  , Arslan Anjum
Published: January 2025

This comprehensive collection of research articles explores cutting-edge advancements in technology, primarily focusing on the transformative power of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0. The papers span various domains, each shedding light on how these innovations impact our world. These  papers introduces the Internet of Nano Things (IoNT), a nanotechnology-driven extension of IoT. IoNT promises to revolutionize industries, from healthcare to homeland security, offering precise data collection and improving object behavior understanding. [1] The second paper assesses IoT and Big Data's applications in construction, revealing their potential to enhance time efficiency and accessibility. Challenges, such as productivity reduction and technical training requirements, are also highlighted. [2] The third paper delves into Smart Home technology, leveraging IoT and smartphones to automate homes, fostering energy savings, security enhancements, and even medical applications. [3]The fourth paper explores Industry 4.0, emphasizing its role in combining smart technologies, such as IoT, to promote productivity, automation, and environmental responsibility within smart factories. [4]The fifth paper delves into smart grids and smart meters, showcasing how IoT and cyber-physical systems improve energy management, offering benefits like accurate billing and fault detection. [5]The sixth paper investigates smart materials and IoT's synergy in the automobile industry, emphasizing their potential to reshape transportation and deliver innovative solutions. The seventh paper assesses the readiness of enterprises to adopt Industry 4.0, providing an index for evaluation and assisting with strategic decision-making. The eighth paper focuses on Industry 4.0's implications for the Saudi Arabian cement industry, outlining a comprehensive framework to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.[6] The ninth paper highlights the impact of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) on manufacturing in emerging economies, addressing challenges and offering guidance for enhanced competitiveness.The tenth paper presents a smart cyber-physical system designed to enhance the control of robotic arms, revolutionizing industrial automation with user-friendly interactions and efficient controls. [7] The final paper delves into a smart management system employing IoT technology to address environmental challenges, including garbage, water, and street light management, fostering efficiency and environmental sustainability. These diverse papers collectively showcase the transformative potential of IoT and Industry 4.0 across various industries, laying the foundation for a technologically enriched future.[8]
ADVANCING VITAMIN DETECTION: BENZIMIDAZOLIUM SALTS AS NEXT-GENERATION SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC MODIFIERS
Authors: Sheraz Tariq  , Muhammad Zeeshan Liaqat  , Muhammad Atif  , Maryam Aslam
Published: January 2025

Quantitative determination of vitamins such as vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and vitamin E (α-tocopherol) find widespread use in pharmaceutical quality control, clinical diagnostics and nutritional studies. This purpose is often carried out using UV-Visible spectrophotometry, but much low molar absorptivity leads to poor sensitivity and high detection limits with this technique. The additional complexity of complex sample matrices, including interference and masking of analyte signals magnify these challenges. With regard to this, this paper describes the use of benzimidazolium salts as chemical modifier for improvement of spectrophotometric analysis of vitamins. The synthesized benzimidazolium salts, synthesized by methylation of benzimidazole with methyl iodide, associate with vitamins via formation of hydrogen bonds, π-π stacking and charge transfer, and enhance their optical properties. Structural integrity of the synthesized salts was also confirmed by FTIR and NMR spectroscopy. Substantial absorbance enhancements were observed upon incorporation of benzimidazolium salts into vitamin solutions. The values of increases in vitamins C 35%, B6 23% and E 42% were obtained. By such enhancement molar absorptivity improvements and detection and quantification limits improved by 20–30%, and trace level detection with better precision is allowed. The salts stabilize the excited states of vitamins and reduce matrix interferences to allow for stronger and more accurate analysis in complex matrices; mechanistic studies were performed. The modified spectrophotometric method was proven to be highly efficient and reproducible, and could be useful in pharmaceutical quality assurance and nutraceutical applications. In short, benzimidazolium salts are transformative in spectrophotometric analysis, suggesting a cheap and scalable forward path in increasing sensitivity and specificity parameters. The further application of these salts on a higher plane of bioactive compounds is possible within analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical science.
AWARENESS OF TOURETTE’S SYNDROME AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN KARACHI
Authors: Rabia Intikhab  , Syeda Rida Baqir  , Komal Jamil  , Obaida Arzoo  , Arsalan Khalid  , Kashmala Zia  , Iqra Kanwal  , Anum Zubair  , Ayesha Aftab
Published: January 2025

Background
It is a developmental disorder that develops in childhood and adolescence age to a variety of repeated movements and vocal sounds. These repeated and fast movements are called tics. Almost 90 percent of patients with Tourette’s syndrome may suffer from one other mental health issue and they face many disabilities and stress were seen in these patients. The prevalence ratio showed that around 1 percent was found in young people aged from 5 to 18 years old. Mostly boys are more prone to this disorder as compared to girls.
Objective
To determine the awareness of Tourette syndrome among healthcare workers in Karachi.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was done from June to November 2024, the population of the study was healthcare workers from seven districts of Karachi and the sample size was 384, the non-probability purposive sampling technique was used. The validated questionnaire was used to evaluate the perception of healthcare workers regarding Tourette syndrome. The data was analyzed through SPSS version 23.0.
Result
There were 384 healthcare workers recruited from seven districts of Karachi. The knowledge of Tourette syndrome was found in 65.36%, the exposure of healthcare workers with the diseased person was found in 17.44%, the awareness of the cause of the disease was found in 68.48%, The question related to the role of physical therapy in Tourette syndrome 13.28% of healthcare workers replied yes.
Conclusion
Our study concluded the level of awareness regarding the Tourette syndrome was proved to be higher but the exposure of the disease was minimal among healthcare workers of our study.
CONSUMPTION OF JUNK FOOD INCREASES DIABETIC, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION RATE IN YOUNG GENERATION
Authors: Hira Akhtar  , Zubair Shah  , Yaseen Khan  , Usama Hussain  , Noman Haneef  , Muhammad Azan Khan  , Humera Naz  , Syeda Tayyaba Asif  , Mahwish Mahmood Siddiqui  , Syed Akif Uddin  , Mubashir Imran
Published: January 2025

Among young adults, diabetes affects increasing numbers of persons and this is a cause for alarm as a public health concern. Paleolithic nutrition and depression are some of the factors underlying this condition. This study, therefore, aims at examining the relationship between nutrition, lifestyle, mental well-being, and diabetes among individuals aged between 18 and 40 in Kenya. In this case, this research surveyed the level of junk food intake as well as depression levels, awareness of diabetes, and the amount of physical training the participants had, to illustrate the link between poor diet, low mental health, and increased chances of developing diabetes. The research findings observe that more than half of the respondents consume processed foods. Close to 36% of the participants claimed they consumed junk foods almost daily while 53% of the participants said they consumed junk foods several times a week. This worrying sign depicts a three-quarters of the target population consuming junk food frequently and that may in part be the reasons for the rising incidence of type II diabetes. Further breakdown of the communities revealed that over 50% of the participants had depressive symptoms and these make the situation even worse. Depression further makes the individual possess poor eating habits and low physical activities. These findings call for effective initiatives aimed at preventing health issues among youth. Education programs aimed at improving the knowledge on nutrition are vital as well as mental health facilities and primary care that is specific to the health needs of the youth.
MALWARE ANALYSIS AND DETECTION FOR MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Muhammad Ahmad Shahid  , Muhammad Safyan  , Abdullah Mustafa
Published: January 2025

Malware detection is always a hot issue and a priority task in cyber crimes. Despite a lot of work in the past malware detection in Microsoft Word is being a major challenge for researchers and other practitioners. This research examines the malware and detects the malicious files with the help of structural path features and lexical based features of extracted URL from unzipped XML files of Microsoft Word. This research carried out three experiments and finally reached to a goal with 0.97% accuracy with a highest true positive rate of 0.98% and lowest false positive rate of 0.012%. It showed a somehow reduced TPR rate in detecting benign files but can be increase in future while doing more precise work upon malicious URL used in documents.
مدى توافق القياس المحاسبي عن الزكاة في ليبيا مع معيار الزكاة الشرعي 35 الصادر عن الأيوفي ( دراسة ميدانية على العاملين بصندوق الزكاة الجبل الاخضر )
Authors: سالم عبد الوهاب محمد , محمد احمد على
Published: January 2025

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف عن مدى توافق القياس المحاسبي عن الزكاة في ليبيا مع معيار الزكاة الشرعي 35 الصادر عن الأيوفي من وجهة نظر العاملين بصندوق الزكاة الجبل الأخضر. ومن أجل تحقيق أهـداف الدراسـة فقد تم استخدام المنهج الوصفي التحليلي في الجانب النظري للدراسة من خلال تناول الزكاة طبقاً لقانون الزكاة الليبي ولائحته ، بالإضافة إلى تناول معيار الزكاة الشرعي 35 الصادر عن الأيوفي في 2008.
          أما الجانب العملي فتم تصميم استبانة لدراسة متغيرات الدراسة ، وذلك من خلال توزيع (23) استبانة ورقية على كل العاملين بصندوق الزكاة الجبل الأخضر مكتبي البيضاء وشحات والذين لهم علاقة بحساب الزكاة  كوسيلة لجمع البيانات الأولية المتعلقة بموضوع الدراسـة، ومـن ثم تفريغهـا وتحليلهـا باسـتخدام البرنامج الإحصائي (SPSS) واستخدام الاختبارات والمعالجات الإحصائية المناسبة بهـدف الوصول إلـى نتائج ذات قيمة تدعم موضوع الدراسة. أظهرت نتائج الدراسة أن هناك توافق بين طريقة حساب الزكاة بصندوق الزكاة الجبل الاخضر طبقاً لآراء مجتمع الدراسة مع معيار الزكاة الشرعي 35 الصادر عن الأيوفي ، بناء على ذلك  أوصت الدراسة بأن على صندوق الزكاة الجبل الأخضر العمل على تبني أو الاسترشاد بالمعيار الشرعي 35 الصادر عن الأيوفي بالإضافة إلى تعيين محاسبين لديهم خلفيات علمية عن محاسبة الزكاة والعمل على نشر تقارير سنوية تبين حجم الاموال المحصلة من الزكاة ومصاريفها.
El despido del trabajador por motivo de sus ausencias al trabajo
Authors: Romero Burillo Ana Mª , Moreno i Gené Josep
Published: January 2025

Las ausencias al trabajo de los trabajadores y la consecuente no realización de la prestación laboral a la que los mismos se encuentran obligados son señaladas desde muy diferentes foros, fundamentalmente, pero no exclusivamente empresariales, como uno de los factores que más perjudican a la productividad y a la competitividad de las empresas españolas en relación con su entorno económico más próximo. Estas ausencias al trabajo del trabajador pueden deberse a diferentes circunstancias y en base a ello pueden comportar efectos jurídicos muy diferentes. A tal efecto, se ha considerado que si bien no es sencillo conocer las razones por las que un ordenamiento laboral atribuye a unos y a otros supuestos de ausencias al trabajo un régimen jurídico distinto, en líneas generales, los factores que condicionan el mismo son normalmente, la existencia o no de causa justificativa, su voluntariedad y su duración. Atendiendo a las características indicadas que acompañan a cada tipo de ausencias al trabajo, el ordenamiento jurídico prevé los efectos jurídicos que se derivan de las mismas. En este punto, la clasificación más traumática de dichos efectos jurídicos es aquella que permite diferenciar entre aquellas ausencias al trabajo que implican el mantenimiento del empleo y aquellas ausencias al trabajo que pueden comportar la pérdida del mismo. Para el supuesto en que las ausencias al trabajo comportan la pérdida del empleo, el ordenamiento jurídico pone a disposición del empresario diferentes instrumentos jurídicos dirigidos a poner fin a la relación laboral que hasta el momento le unía con el trabajador ausente. A tal efecto, el art. 52 d) ET recoge como causa de extinción del contrato por causas objetivas determinadas faltas de asistencia al trabajo, aun justificadas, pero intermitentes, cuando las mismas superen determinados umbrales numéricos y temporales y, paralelamente, el art. 54.2.a) ET recoge como motivo de despido disciplinario las faltas repetidas e injustificadas de asistencia al trabajo. En este trabajo se efectúa un análisis unitario e integral de las dos vías expuestas de extinción del contrato de trabajo previstas por nuestro ordenamiento jurídico basadas en las ausencias del trabajador al trabajo, no en vano, a pesar de la diferente naturaleza jurídica que acompaña a cada una de estas vías extintivas de la relación laboral, ambas se configuran en la práctica como los principales mecanismos de los que desde una vertiente represiva o punitiva dispone el empresario, o, al menos, los que utiliza normalmente para luchar contra las ausencias al trabajo de los trabajadores y los perjuicios económicos que las mismas le ocasionan.
Elogio de la nada procesal
Authors: Ramos Méndez Francisco
Published: January 2025

El complejo mundo de los litigios judiciales y del entorno forense está ampliamente reglamentado para que se produzca con normalidad y sirva a los objetivos de justicia que le son propios. Pero, por muy elaborada que sea la organización, el funcionamiento diario genera también tiempos muertos, palpitaciones de los operadores, residuos y disfunciones. Aprovecharse de los desarreglos, rendir culto a lo que son desechos bajo la apariencia de ritos consagrados, es una tentación inmanente al sistema, por lo demás sumamente rentable en la estrategia del pleito. La obra ilustra ampliamente múltiples episodios y conductas procesales que conducen en realidad a la nada procesal, por más que se sigan cultivando con devoción. La fábula del rey desnudo de nuestra literatura clásica y otras muchas estampas del pensamiento universal, en sus más variadas manifestaciones, sirven de soporte a la evocación de estas epifanías, con un estilo desinhibido y libre de prejuicios. Ello hace que el libro resulte de amena lectura para cualquier ciudadano mínimamente curioso acerca de los entresijos de lo que ocurre entre las bambalinas de los pleitos.
Relevansi Konsep Pertumbuhan Inklusif Sayid Nawab Haider Naqvi terhadap Strategi Pembangunan Ekonomi Kontemporer di Negara Muslim
Authors: Suwarni Indah , Arfarizan
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini menganalisis relevansi konsep pertumbuhan inklusif yang dikemukakan oleh Sayid Nawab Haider Naqvi dalam konteks strategi pembangunan ekonomi di negara-negara Muslim. Fokus penelitian ini adalah bagaimana prinsip-prinsip pertumbuhan inklusif dapat diterapkan untuk mengatasi tantangan ketimpangan pendapatan, ketergantungan pada sumber daya alam, dan terbatasnya akses layanan dasar. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif, yang bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman mendalam mengenai relevansi konsep Naqvi dalam kebijakan pembangunan di negara-negara seperti Indonesia, Pakistan, Mesir, dan Bangladesh. Data sekunder dikumpulkan dari karya Naqvi serta literatur terkait strategi pembangunan ekonomi di negara-negara Muslim. Analisis tematik dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi tema-tema utama seperti ketimpangan pendapatan, akses infrastruktur, dan pengentasan kemiskinan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa Naqvi mengkritik pendekatan berbasis PDB yang sering gagal mendistribusikan manfaat pertumbuhan secara merata. Ia menekankan pentingnya tiga pilar utama: peningkatan pendapatan per kapita, pengurangan ketimpangan, dan penurunan kemiskinan. Naqvi juga menyoroti peran penting pemerintah dalam kebijakan redistributif, terutama dalam meningkatkan investasi pada infrastruktur, pendidikan, dan kesehatan untuk memastikan distribusi yang adil dari manfaat pertumbuhan ekonomi. Industrialisasi dipandang sebagai elemen kunci dalam menciptakan lapangan kerja produktif dan berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa konsep pertumbuhan inklusif Naqvi sangat relevan untuk negara-negara Muslim dalam mencapai pembangunan ekonomi yang berkeadilan dan berkelanjutan.
Peran Entrepreneurship dalam Memoderasi Hubungan antara Model Pembiayaan pada Perkembangan Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (Studi Eksperimental Desain di BMT Madira Kecamatan Boyolali)
Authors: Novtika Rahmawati Itsnaini , Agus Marimin  , M Gunawan Setyadi
Published: January 2025

The aim of this research is to analyze the role of entrepreneurship in moderating the relationship between financing models on the development of MSMEs among BMT Madira members, Boyolali District. The sampling technique used was 150 respondents. The data used are the results of laboratory experiments using SPSS tools to carry out experimental design tests using One Way Anova, Two Way Anova, Homogeneity Test, T-Test, F-Test then continued with the Duncan Test. The results of this research show that the development of MSMEs in high entrepreneurship mudharabah financing has a mean value of 31,68 which is higher than low entrepreneurship mudharabah financing with a mean value of 27,21. Then high entrepreneurship murabahah financing has a mean value of 26,72 which is higher than low entrepreneurship murabahah financing which has a mean value of 20,52. Study 1 provides evidence that mudharabah financing can lead to a higher increase in MSME development than murabahah financing. Study 2 proves that high entrepreneurship can lead to a higher increase in MSME development than low entrepreneurship. Study 3 proves that entrepreneurship is proven to moderate the influence of financing models on the development of MSMEs.
Keywords: Mudharabah Financing, Murabahah Financing, Entrepreneurship, and MSME Development.
Pola Komunikasi Nonverbal dalam Musik Beatbox Cianjur
Authors: Lara Setia Ageng Selo Sopian
Published: January 2025

This research aims to find out the meaning of each sound and movement and to find out the imitation process demonstrated in beatbox music in the Cianjur Beatbox community. Beatbox itself is an art form that focuses on producing rhythmic sounds and drum beats, musical instruments, and imitations of other sounds, through human speech tools such as the mouth tongue, lips, and other speech cavities. This research uses qualitative methods, type of case study research, used to describe, explain, and answer problems with cases and events in this study. The theory used is symbolic interactionism from George Herbert Mead (1932). This research sample uses purposive sampling technique. The informants of this research are considered the most knowledgeable about nonverbal communication in beatbox music in the Cianjur Beatbox community. This research approach is through observation, interviews and documentation. The validity of the data uses triangulation and the data analysis uses Miles & Huberman. The results showed that there are various techniques in beatbox that are converted into a symbol and each technique and symbol has its own meaning, as well as various forms of nonverbal communication in beatbox that have their own meaning, especially in the Beatbox Cianjur community. This is in accordance with George Herbert Mead's theory of symbolic interactionism regarding mind, self & society.
Membangun Jembatan Antara Tradisi dan Modernitas di Pesantren
Authors: Sudarsono
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi integrasi teknologi dalam pembelajaran dan penyesuaian kurikulum di Pondok Pesantren Al-Falah sebagai respons terhadap kebutuhan pendidikan modern sambil mempertahankan nilai-nilai Islam tradisional. Melalui pendekatan kualitatif, penelitian ini mengumpulkan data lapangan yang signifikan melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipatif, dan analisis dokumen, dengan sasaran penelitian meliputi pengajar, siswa, dan administrasi pesantren. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengilustrasikan bagaimana teknologi seperti papan tulis digital, aplikasi pembelajaran, dan internet mendukung proses pembelajaran serta diterima oleh siswa, dan bagaimana kurikulum diadaptasi untuk menggabungkan ilmu-ilmu agama dengan ilmu pengetahuan modern. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa adopsi teknologi dalam pembelajaran mendapat respons positif dari siswa, meningkatkan interaksi kelas, motivasi belajar, serta memfasilitasi pembelajaran mandiri dan akses ke informasi global. Penyesuaian kurikulum menggambarkan pendekatan holistik yang menempatkan ilmu-ilmu agama sebagai inti, sambil mengintegrasi ilmu pengetahuan modern untuk memperluas wawasan siswa dan mempersiapkan mereka menghadapi tantangan era global. Simpulan dari penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa Pondok Pesantren Al-Falah berhasil mengintegrasikan elemen-elemen pendidikan modern tanpa mengorbankan esensi pendidikan Islam, menawarkan model pendidikan yang holistik dan adaptif yang relevan bagi lembaga pendidikan Islam lainnya dalam menghadapi tantangan modernitas. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi pada literatur pendidikan Islam dengan menyoroti bagaimana pesantren dapat beradaptasi dengan perkembangan zaman melalui integrasi teknologi dan penyesuaian kurikulum, sambil tetap setia pada nilai-nilai tradisional Islam, dan menyarankan penelitian lanjutan untuk mengeksplorasi penerapan model ini dalam berbagai konteks pendidikan Islam
Model Supervisi Konvensional di Madrasah: Tantangan dan Potensi Perubahan Menuju Pendekatan Kolaboratif
Authors: Ahmad Musaddad
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui secara mendalam supervisi konvensional di madrasah dan mengeksplorasi potensi transisi ke pendekatan supervisi kolaboratif. Supervisi konvensional sering kali dianggap kurang adaptif dan tidak efektif dalam meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran, sementara pendekatan kolaboratif menawarkan solusi yang lebih partisipatif dan relevan dengan kebutuhan pendidikan modern. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan desain studi kasus. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipan, dan analisis dokumen dari 10 informan, yang terdiri atas guru dan supervisor di madrasah. Analisis data dilakukan dengan teknik analisis tematik untuk mengidentifikasi pola dan tema utama yang terkait dengan pelaksanaan supervisi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa supervisi konvensional di madrasah memiliki berbagai keterbatasan, termasuk kurangnya komunikasi efektif dan resistensi terhadap perubahan. Sebaliknya, supervisi kolaboratif dinilai memiliki potensi besar dalam meningkatkan keterlibatan guru dan efektivitas pembelajaran. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan perlunya reformasi supervisi di madrasah melalui penerapan pendekatan kolaboratif yang lebih inklusif dan adaptif. Studi selanjutnya disarankan untuk melibatkan sampel yang lebih luas dan mengeksplorasi dampak kuantitatif dari supervisi kolaboratif terhadap kualitas pendidikan.
Peran Manajemen Risiko dalam Meningkatkan Keamanan dan Keselamatan di Sekolah
Authors: Dewi Hartatik
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi peran manajemen risiko dalam meningkatkan keamanan dan keselamatan di lingkungan sekolah. Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah pentingnya keamanan dan keselamatan di sekolah, yang mempengaruhi kesejahteraan dan prestasi akademik siswa serta staf. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kepustakaan atau studi literatur, yang melibatkan pengumpulan dan analisis data dari berbagai sumber sekunder seperti buku, jurnal ilmiah, laporan penelitian, dan dokumen resmi terkait manajemen risiko dan keamanan sekolah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa identifikasi dan analisis risiko yang komprehensif memungkinkan sekolah untuk mengenali dan memahami berbagai potensi ancaman. Langkah-langkah mitigasi seperti peningkatan infrastruktur keamanan, pelatihan evakuasi darurat, dan kebijakan anti-bullying terbukti efektif dalam mengurangi insiden berbahaya dan meningkatkan rasa aman di kalangan siswa dan staf. Keberhasilan manajemen risiko sangat bergantung pada partisipasi aktif dari seluruh pemangku kepentingan. Adaptasi dan pembaruan strategi manajemen risiko secara berkala diperlukan untuk menghadapi perubahan lingkungan sekolah yang dinamis. Rekomendasi penelitian ini meliputi pengembangan dan evaluasi rutin rencana manajemen risiko, peningkatan infrastruktur keamanan, pelatihan rutin dan simulasi evakuasi, serta keterlibatan seluruh pemangku kepentingan dalam program manajemen risiko
Penerapan Pendekatan Realistik Matematika untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman dan Keaktifan Siswa pada Materi Bangun Datar di Kelas VIII Mts Al-Falah Pesanggrahan Jangkar Situbondo
Authors: Sari Adam Nurhawa'ayis
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya pemahaman dan keaktifan siswa kelas VIII MTs Al-Falah Pesanggrahan Jangkar Situbondo dalam pembelajaran matematika, khususnya pada materi bangun datar. Banyak siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami konsep bangun datar yang bersifat abstrak dan kurangnya keterlibatan aktif selama proses pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan keaktifan siswa dengan menerapkan Pendekatan Realistik Matematika (Realistic Mathematics Education, RME). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri dari tahapan perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, tes formatif, dan wawancara dengan siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan RME mampu meningkatkan pemahaman dan keaktifan siswa secara signifikan. Pada siklus pertama, 66,7% siswa mencapai Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM), dan angka ini meningkat menjadi 83,3% pada siklus kedua. Siswa juga menunjukkan peningkatan dalam partisipasi aktif selama pembelajaran, baik dalam diskusi kelas maupun kerja kelompok. Wawancara dengan siswa mengungkapkan bahwa mereka merasa lebih mudah memahami materi dan lebih termotivasi untuk belajar matematika karena relevansi materi dengan kehidupan sehari-hari mereka. Kesimpulannya, Pendekatan Realistik Matematika efektif dalam meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran matematika di MTs Al-Falah, khususnya pada materi bangun datar. Pendekatan ini dapat diterapkan sebagai model pembelajaran di kelas-kelas lain untuk meningkatkan pemahaman konseptual dan keterlibatan siswa
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Inquiry untuk Meningkatkan Keaktifan Siswa dalam Pembelajaran Al-Qur'an Hadis di Kelas IV Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 1 Demak
Authors: Farida Fariyawati
Published: January 2025

Rendahnya tingkat keaktifan siswa dalam pembelajaran Al-Qur'an Hadis sering kali menjadi tantangan bagi guru di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. Pembelajaran yang cenderung teacher-centered menyebabkan siswa kurang berpartisipasi aktif, sehingga pemahaman mereka terhadap materi menjadi kurang optimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji efektivitas model pembelajaran Inquiry dalam meningkatkan keaktifan siswa kelas IV Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 1 Demak. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang dilakukan dalam dua siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri dari tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran Inquiry secara signifikan meningkatkan keaktifan siswa dalam proses pembelajaran. Siswa menjadi lebih terlibat dalam diskusi, lebih aktif bertanya, dan menunjukkan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam terhadap materi Al-Qur'an Hadis. Selain itu, motivasi belajar siswa juga meningkat karena mereka merasa lebih tertarik dan termotivasi dengan pendekatan pembelajaran yang melibatkan mereka secara langsung. Temuan ini mengindikasikan bahwa model pembelajaran Inquiry dapat menjadi alternatif yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran Al-Qur'an Hadis di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah.
Karakteristik dan Tantangan dalam Pendidikan Non-Formal di Indonesia: Studi Kasus pada Peserta Didik Berbasis Kebutuhan Praktis
Authors: Mohammad Hisyam
Published: January 2025

Pendidikan non-formal di Indonesia telah menjadi jalur pendidikan alternatif yang penting bagi masyarakat yang tidak dapat mengakses pendidikan formal. Meskipun telah mendapatkan pengakuan hukum, pendidikan non-formal masih menghadapi berbagai tantangan, seperti keterbatasan sumber daya, waktu, dan biaya, yang mempengaruhi efektivitas pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi karakteristik peserta didik dalam pendidikan non-formal dan mengeksplorasi tantangan yang mereka hadapi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi kasus dengan pendekatan kualitatif, yang melibatkan wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipatif, dan analisis dokumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peserta didik dalam pendidikan non-formal memiliki motivasi kuat yang didorong oleh kebutuhan praktis. Namun, mereka juga menghadapi berbagai hambatan yang dapat menghambat pencapaian tujuan pendidikan. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa meskipun pendidikan non-formal memiliki potensi besar untuk meningkatkan keterampilan dan kualitas hidup, masih diperlukan upaya untuk mengatasi tantangan yang ada dan meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan non-formal di Indonesia.
Zwalczanie nieuczciwych praktyk handlowych w ramach łańcucha dostaw produktów rolno-spożywczych – rozwiązania prawne w Irlandii
Authors: Koguciuk Grzegorz
Published: January 2025

W artykule przedstawiono irlandzkie regulacje dotyczące handlu w sektorze produktów rolnospożywczych
m aj ące na celu zapobieganie nieuczciwym praktykom kontraktowania stosowanym stosowanych w relacjach handlowych. Rys historyczny pokazujący wprowadzenie tych zasad wskazuje na liczne działania podejmowane w Irlandii w celu opracowania optymalnej metody regulacyjnej oraz wybrany modus operandi. Następnie przedstawione są cechy charakterystyczne wprowadzonej regulacji – także w zestawieniu z polską ustawą o przeciwdziałaniu nieuczciwemu wykorzystywaniu przewagi kontraktowej w obrocie produktami rolnymi i spożywczymi. Wskazane są też podstawowe zasady kontraktowania w tym sektorze, jak również towarzyszące obowiązki obciążają ce odbiorców produktów rolno-spożywczych. Opisano również sankcje za naruszenie przepisów ustawy – zarówno prywatno-, jak i publicznoprawne.
Skutki uznania abuzywności postanowienia umowy w kontroli incydentalnej
Authors: Wyżykowski Bartosz
Published: January 2025

Artykuł analizuje obowiązujące przepisy, judykaturę (w szczególności aktualne orzecznictwo TSUE)
oraz poglądy doktryny odnoszące się do problematyki związanej z określeniem skutków uznania
postanowienia umowy jako nieuczciwego, w kontroli incydentalnej. Przedmiotem rozważań są
zatem problemy praktyczne pojawiające się w sytuacji, w której postanowienie umowy ma charakter
nieuczciwy, z czym mogą się wiązać restytucyjne roszczenia konsumenta. Celem artykułu
jest również rozważenie dopuszczalności, a także wad i zalet, stosowania przez sąd wybranych
mechanizmów i instrumentów, które mogłyby służyć do zastąpienia luki w umowie spowodowanej
uchyleniem nieuczciwego postanowienia umowy. W związku z tym podejmowana jest próba opisania
i analizy mechanizmu określanego w doktrynie mianem redukcji utrzymującej skuteczność.
The Experiences of Three Teachers Using Body Biographies for Multimodal Literature Study
Authors: Morawski Cynthia , Sokolowski Jessica
Published: January 2025

The body biography, a visual and written life-size composition to study characterization, makes use of a variety of materials such as markers, crayons, and found material from wrapping paper to remnants of string and yarn. In this study, three teachers were invited to implement the body biography practice as part of their delivery of the English curriculum to answer the question, “What are the experiences of three teachers who applied the body biography practice to teach literature in their English classrooms in a secondary school?” The teachers andstudents appreciated the opportunity for multiple means of expression, inviting the rich literacy experience. As a result of the study, the three participating teachers came to reconsider their instructional agendas to include more multimodal options.
Talent development at the Voice of Holland: Identifying and Developing Singing Talents to Grow into Professional Performers
Authors: Manuel Karin
Published: January 2025

There is a lack of research into talent identification and talent development in the field of performing arts. The Voice of Holland (TVOH) has been the subject of a longitudinal empirical study as a good example of a setting for talent identification and talent development in this field. The study involved a literature review on talent approaches, talent identification, talent development, and performance. The study sought answers to the question how coaches at TVOH identify the singing talents of participants and contribute to develop these talents to a higher level of performance necessary for growth into a professional performer. Data were collected by desk research, participative observations, and qualitative interviews. The study revealed that talent identification and talent development intertwine, transformational coaching is part of performance coaching, and the preparation of talents in the field of the performing arts benefits a more integrated approach on talent development to enhance the overall performance needed to grow into a professional performer. Although the findings and conclusions are context specific for TVOH, they might be useful for teachers, coaches, and talents in the field of the performing arts and anyone else interested in the education and preparation of talents in general.
Between Two Worlds: Promoting Identity Development in Middle School
Authors: Reimer Kenneth Lloyd
Published: January 2025

This paper highlights a (2022) study conducted in a Canadian school division with middle school teachers. The purpose of this study was to learn what middle school teachers did to positively connect with their students. Due to COVID-related concerns, four participants were interviewed individually via zoom and asked to share strategies that they incorporated in the classroom and school to make these connections. Middle school teachers shared strategies and practices that facilitated identity development in their students. Participants in this study appeared to encourage identity development by encouraging introspection and extrospection in their classrooms. They recognized the importance of establishing class routines promoting self-regulation and developing empathy for others. They also created opportunities for students to discuss and learn about local and global topics in class. Their responses are compared and contrasted with past scholarship highlighting the importance of identity development for young people.
Textiles and the Creative Possibilities of Assemblage Thinking in Early Childhood: A Narrative Look
Authors: Dunnington Catherine-Laura
Published: January 2025

As textiles continue to feature heavily in discussions of sustainability, and young students continue to be positioned as saviors of the planet, this paper joins the call for assemblage thinking in early years research that decenters humans and foregrounds relationships. What follows is a subset of a larger study, where one preschool classroom engaged with textile themed provocations, and I had the honor of listening deeply to the children. This work borrows from sociomaterialism and artistic listening to consider what themes emerged when I considered child/textile as entangled in meaning making in one senior preschool classroom. I highlight ways in which the themes of connect, know, and perceive all surface in one richly detailed narrative of children making meaning with textiles. Finally, I offer a way in which research can support this kind of assemblage thinking in the classroom, by looking to relationships between themes and how we might represent those relationships in more nuanced, illustrative ways.
Ética sexual y estética de la existencia en la antigua Grecia: reflexiones sobre la homosexualidad desde Focault
Authors: Montoya Gómez Rubén Darío
Published: January 2025

Este texto se pregunta ¿cuál es la propuesta de Foucault respecto a la experiencia de la homosexualidad actual? La hipótesis de trabajo surge de la siguiente deducción: si la experiencia de la homosexualidad genera una ética sexual y una estética de la existencia, tanto en la Antigua Grecia como en la actualidad, entonces la interrogación por la homosexualidad conlleva a una pregunta por la constitución del sujeto. Para abordar esta cuestión, es necesario entender el análisis del autor sobre la ética sexual en la Antigua Grecia centrada en la relación amorosa entre hombres libres. A partir de la noción griega de una estética de la existencia, es posible reflexionar sobre los peligros que acechan a los movimientos homosexuales con la entrada en el ámbito de lo público, la adquisición de derechos y una política de la identidad. Estos movimientos se han integrado a las instituciones sociales hegemónicas a las que pretendían resistir y al dispositivo de la sexualidad al que pretendían oponerse. En esa línea, se encuentran actualmente los estudios de género, LGBTI y queer replanteando los modos de resistencia a partir del pensamiento de Foucault y la estilización de la libertad, la identidad y los placeres.
An optimization method for terahertz metamaterial absorber based on multi-objective particle swarm optimization
Authors: WANG Yurong , QU Weiwei , LI Guilin , DENG Hu , SHANG Liping ,   School of Information Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China,   Tianfu Institute of Research and Innovation, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Chengdu 610299, Sichuan, China
Published: January 2025

Metamaterials can freely control terahertz waves by designing the geometric shape and direction of the unit structure to obtain the desired electromagnetic characteristics, so they have been widely used in sensing, communication and radar stealth technology. The traditional design of terahertz metamaterial absorber usually requires continuous structural adjustment and a large number of simulations to meet the expected requirements. The process largely relies on the experience of researchers, and the physical modeling and simulation solution process is time-consuming and inefficient, greatly hindering the development of metamaterial absorbers. Therefore, due to its powerful learning ability, deep learning has been used to predict the structural parameters or spectra of metamaterial absorbers. However, when designing a new structure, it is necessary to prepare a large number of training samples again, which is both time-consuming and not universal. Particle swarm optimization algorithm can quickly converge to the optimal solution through the sharing and cooperation of individual information in the group, with no need for prior preparation. Therefore, a method of fast designing terahertz metamaterial absorber is proposed based on multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm in this work. Taking a new center symmetric absorber structure composed of four Ls for example, the structure parameters are optimized to achieve rapid and automatic design of metamaterial absorber. The multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm takes the absorptivity and quality factor as independent targets to design the structure parameters of the absorber, realizing the dual-objective optimization of the absorber, and overcoming the shortcoming of the multi-objective conflicts that cannot be solved by PSO. When used for refractive index sensing, the optimally-designed absorber achieves perfect absorption at 1.613 THz with a quality factor of 319.72 and a sensing sensitivity of 264.5 GHz/RIU. In addition, the reasons of absorption peaks are analyzed in detail through impedance matching, surface current, and electric field distribution. By studying the polarization characteristics of the absorber, it is found that the absorber is not sensitive to polarization, which is more stable in practical application. In summary, the multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm can realize the design according to the requirements, reduce the experience requirement of researchers in the design of metamaterial absorber, thereby improving design efficiency and performance, and has great potential for application in the design of terahertz functional devices.
Restoring bone healing potential
Authors: Sequeira Inês
Published: January 2025

A combination of intermittent fasting and administering Wnt3a proteins to a bone injury can rejuvenate bone repair in aged mice.
AI-driven automated discovery tools reveal diverse behavioral competencies of biological networks
Authors: Etcheverry Mayalen , Moulin-Frier Clément , Oudeyer Pierre-Yves , Levin Michael
Published: January 2025

Many applications in biomedicine and synthetic bioengineering rely on understanding, mapping, predicting, and controlling the complex behavior of chemical and genetic networks. The emerging field of diverse intelligence investigates the problem-solving capacities of unconventional agents. However, few quantitative tools exist for exploring the competencies of non-conventional systems. Here, we view gene regulatory networks (GRNs) as agents navigating a problem space and develop automated tools to map the robust goal states GRNs can reach despite perturbations. Our contributions include: (1) Adapting curiosity-driven exploration algorithms from AI to discover the range of reachable goal states of GRNs, and (2) Proposing empirical tests inspired by behaviorist approaches to assess their navigation competencies. Our data shows that models inferred from biological data can reach a wide spectrum of steady states, exhibiting various competencies in physiological network dynamics without requiring structural changes in network properties or connectivity. We also explore the applicability of these ‘behavioral catalogs’ for comparing evolved competencies across biological networks, for designing drug interventions in biomedical contexts and synthetic gene networks for bioengineering. These tools and the emphasis on behavior-shaping open new paths for efficiently exploring the complex behavior of biological networks. For the interactive version of this paper, please visit https://developmentalsystems.org/curious-exploration-of-grn-competencies.
Classic Ink Animation 1960-1988: Chinese traditional Aesthetics, Animation Design and Educational Function
Authors: Zhang Chengwen , Saelee Suebsiri
Published: January 2025

Classical ink animation arose in China from the 1960s to the 1980s and was a new animation art form created by the Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio. Between 1960 and 1988, classic ink animation was the most representative type of animation. This study explores traditional Chinese aesthetics, animation design, and educational functions embodied in classic ink animation. Using qualitative research methods, this study explores the elements of traditional Chinese aesthetics and the characteristics of animation design by analyzing the research text and understanding the cultural connotation and educational significance of classic ink animation through the analysis of multiculturalism and animation symbols. It is found that classic ink animation not only reshapes traditional painting elements but also is closely linked to the cultural and socio-economic context in which it is embedded, embodying profound humanistic ideas. This study helps the audience and related people understand the artistic charm and cultural connotation of classic ink animation more profoundly, provides better references and inspiration for contemporary animation creation, and promotes the educational function of animation design.
The White Crane Ridge in Fuling District: The Production of Space and Educational Significance of China’s Past
Authors: Cao Wenyi , Sirisuk Metta
Published: January 2025

The White Crane Ridge in Fuling, China, is a significant cultural monument that exemplifies the development of space production via its historical, artistic, and practical changes. This article examines the various and complex meanings of the White Crane Ridge, charting its evolution froma natural rock formation to a well-known hydrological station, artistic venue, place of religious importance, and instrument of political influence. This article utilizes Lefebvre’s theory of spatial production to examine the transformation of White Crane Ridge’s space due to various social,cultural, and political influences over history. The findings emphasize the Ridge’s significance as a connection between the past and present, highlighting its contributions to cultural heritage and its identification by UNESCO as a distinct ancient hydrological station. The study providesrecommendations for improving cultural communication and educational integration. It also proposes conducting more research on comparative stone carving art processes to gain a more profound knowledge of spatial heritage and production dynamics.