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Levels of Political Trust among Young People in the Kaliningrad Oblast
Authors: Krishtal M. I. , Kolokoltseva P. S.
Published: February 2025

Introduction. A high level of political trust is an important element of stable and effective public administration. At the present stage, the topic of the study of political trust in Russia has gained additional relevance due to the significant changes taking place in all public spheres in connection with the growth of international tensions. The aim of this study is to determine the levels of trust of young people in the Kaliningrad Oblast towards domestic political actors representing the Russian authorities.

Methodology and sources. The research is based on the works of Russian researchers devoted to the study of the peculiarities of political trust of Russian residents. On the basis of that there were put forward the hypotheses. The empirical base of the research was the data obtained in the course of a mass survey of young people in the Kaliningrad Oblast (n = 397). The indices of trust in the authorities and political leaders were calculated on their basis.

Results and discussion. The results of the sociological research conducted by the method of online questionnaire are presented. Significant differences in assessments of trust of young people in the Kaliningrad region have been revealed and its levels in relation to the authorities and political leaders have been determined. The highest level of trust is recorded in relation to the Governor of the Kaliningrad Oblast, the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation and the President of the Russian Federation. The average level of trust is demonstrated by young people in relation to state security bodies, the governments of the Russian Federation and the Kaliningrad region, the court and the regional parliament. The State Duma, the Council of Federation, the head of the Kaliningrad administration and the head of the City of Kaliningrad have a low level of trust.

Conclusion. It has been revealed that the political trust of young people in the Kaliningrad region is characterised by the features, which are typical for the Russian population as a whole, such as a high level of trust in the head of state, low trust in parliament and personalisation of trust. Among the specific features of the political trust of young people in the region we can single out a high degree of trust in the governor, as well as the absence of significant differences in trust in the authorities of the federal and regional levels.
On the Issue of Using the Terms “subject”, “actor”, “discoursant” in the Context of a Sociological Research of Digital Polylogue
Authors: Kudryavtseva M. E. , Churina E. N.
Published: February 2025

Introduction. The aim of the article is to define the differences in the use of the terms ‘subject’ and ‘actor’ in the context of social science disciplines and the terms ‘subject of management’ and ‘discursant’ in the sociology of management. The purpose of the article is related to the formulation of the task of sociological research. All this takes into account the specifics of the subject of management in modern self-organizing communities conducting remote polylogue.

Methodology and sources. The works of A. A. Bogdanov, S. L. Rubinstein, V. E. Lepsky, A. A. Merzlyakov, B. Latour, M. Archer were used during the work with the article. The descriptive approach which was used allowed us to specify the key terms. The qualitative aspect of the content analysis revealed interpretations of the terms in different scientific disciplines, while the quantitative aspect revealed research interest in the phenomenon. The apperception method enriched the existing ideas about the subjects of management.

Results and discussion. Based on the identified problems, the result of the justified use of the term ‘management subject’ as opposed to the term ‘actor’ has been achieved. For polysubject environments, including remote polylogue in the digital environment, it is necessary to use the term ‘polysubject’ at the level of generalisation, and at the individual level the introduction of the special term ‘discursant’ is proposed, which allows us to put emphasis on the definition of the ontological component of the subject of management.

Conclusion. The study showed that in the paradigm of the polysubject in the digital polylogue it is possible to set a task for a relevant sociological study related to the increased activity of self-organizing communities in the digital environment.
Accessible Environment for Young People with Disabilities in St Petersburg: Sociological Analysis
Authors: Novozhilova O. A.
Published: February 2025

Introduction. The article is devoted to the opportunities and barriers of the environment. It is proposed to look at the creation of an “accessible environment” not only as the elimination of physical barriers, but also from the point of view of its possibilities for the inclusion of people with disabilities in public life. The purpose of the article is to assess the possibilities of the environment and identify the levels of interaction with the environment for young people with disabilities. The scientific novelty of the study is there are many levels of the environment when we talk about people with disabilities.

Methodology and sources. Based on the ecological theory of the social psychologist W. Bronfenbrenner, the levels of the environment are divided into micro, meso, and macro levels. However, this is only a vertical division of levels. The environment is perceived by individuals much more broadly. The empirical part of the work is represented by a qualitative methodology, a semi-structured interview (N = 18) was conducted with young people with visual impairment and musculoskeletal disorders. The full picture of the study was complemented by expert interviews (N = 3) with representatives of public organizations

Results and discussion. There are horizontal levels of the environment, namely the physical environment, media space, and social interaction. As well as vertical levels, which include family, education, employment. Some levels have sub-levels, in each of which there are certain environmental barriers. The interaction of young people with disabilities with the environment at each of these sublevels will be different.

Conclusion. An accessible environment is an opportunity for a young person with disabilities not only to go beyond their home, but also to be a full-fledged member of society, an active participant in social relations; the opportunity to express oneself, to be heard; as well as the opportunity to realize your identity and self-realization.
The use of mobile applications in wellness fitness by women in the first stage of adulthood
Authors:   National University Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic, Zakharina Ievheniia
Published: February 2025

The development of digital technologies in the fitness industry contributes to the formation of new approaches to organizing physical activity, health monitoring, and enhancing motivation for wellness fitness. Their implementation improves organizational processes and promotes the growth of the industry. Objective of the Study. To analyze the use of mobile applications in wellness fitness for monitoring physical activity and their functional capabilities among women in the first stage of adulthood. Methods – We conducted a comprehensive analysis of scientific literature in the fields of information technology, wellness fitness, and digital innovations, focusing on a differentiated approach to using mobile applications for supporting motor activity and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Considering the concept of knowledge transfer and its integration into the digital environment, approaches and models specific to wellness training programming, physical condition assessment, and activity monitoring were applied, contributing to the effective use of mobile applications in the domain of wellness fitness. Results. A detailed analysis of Internet resources and specialized websites led to a classification of mobile fitness applications based on their functional purpose. These include: Applications for Planning Workouts: Tools for organizing individual or group fitness schedules. Monitoring Physical Activity: Applications like My Fitness Pal, Strava, Google Fit, Fitbit App, and Samsung Health focus on tracking daily activity, analyzing health data, and motivating users for regular exercise. Group Training Applications: ClassPass and Mindbody enable efficient schedule planning, interaction with clients, and activity monitoring. Yoga and Pilates Applications: Designed for independent fitness activities. Data Analysis Tools: Applications that collect and analyze physical activity metrics. The choice of an application depends on the user’s goals, physical activity level, and technical preferences. The diversity of features aims to meet varying user needs. Conclusion. Digital technologies have enabled a differentiated approach, personalizing training programs for individuals engaged in wellness fitness. The conducted study provides a classification of mobile applications for wellness fitness based on functional purpose, contributing to better organization and accessibility in the field
СТРАТЕГІЯ ФІНАНСОВОЇ СТІЙКОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ В УМОВАХ ЦИФРОВІЗАЦІЇ
Authors: Голобородько Альона
Published: February 2025

У статті досліджено стратегію фінансової стійкості підприємств в умовах цифровізації, що набуває особливої актуальності в сучасному економічному середовищі. Розглянуто ключові принципи формування стратегії фінансової стійкості, що враховують цифрову трансформацію та її вплив на бізнес-процеси. Проаналізовано наукові підходи до стратегічного управління фінансами підприємств у контексті змін, зумовлених технологічним розвитком. Визначено роль цифрових технологій у підвищенні ефективності управлінських рішень і оптимізації фінансових потоків. Фінансова стратегія забезпечення стійкості підприємства в умовах цифровізації будується на поєднанні фінансової та цифрової стійкості, як ключових елементів загальної конкурентоспроможності бізнесу. Цифрова стійкість має відображати рівень можливості вчасно впроваджувати необхідні інноваційні цифрові платформи і технології для швидкої трансформації бізнес-процесів і загального адаптивного ефективного управління підприємством. А також оперативного критеріального реагування на виклики та ризики сучасності. Визначено стратегічні напрями розвитку підприємств у цифровій економіці, серед яких фінансово-інвестиційне планування, використання цифрових платформ і гнучких методів управління.
ЕКОНОМІЧНИЙ ВИМІР ПРОЦЕСІВ УПРАВЛІННЯ ІНФРАСТРУКТУРОЮ ВОДНОГО ТРАНСПОРТУ В УМОВАХ ТУРБУЛЕНТНОСТІ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Комлєва Тетяна , Крамський Сергій , Захарченко Олег
Published: February 2025

Сьогодні водний транспорт і логістика у період військового стану в України, як економічна інфраструктура є специфічною галуззю української економіки і задіяна в процесах спільного економічно-технологічного виробництва в усіх секторах економіки. Зокрема, сектор водного транспорту в Україні включає в себе комплекс річкових і морських портів та економічної інфраструктури. Тому інфраструктура водного транспорту має забезпечувати необхідні умови для кожного транспортного сектору на всіх цих управлінських рівнях. Належна транспортна інфраструктура гарантує певний економічний рівень транспортних послуг з точки зору вартості, часу, якості та безпеки. Крім того, враховуючи важливість транзитних перевезень для національної економіки, транспортна інфраструктура повинна забезпечувати сприятливі умови для залучення логістичних перевезень.
ФІНАНСУВАННЯ ЛАНЦЮГА ПОСТАЧАННЯ ДЛЯ МІКРО, МАЛИХ ТА СЕРЕДНІХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ
Authors: Кошелєв І.О.
Published: February 2025

Мікро. малі й середні підприємства (ММСП) відіграють центральну роль у розвитку національної економіки, часто порівнюючись за своєю значущістю з кровоносною системою людини. Незважаючи на їхній вагомий внесок у формування ВВП і підтримку рівня зайнятості, ММСП доволі часто стикаються з дефіцитом фінансових ресурсів, змушуючи їх шукати альтернативні джерела фінансування. За останні роки дедалі більшої уваги набуває фінансування ланцюга постачання (Supply Chain Finance, SCF), яке розглядається як перспективний інструмент для підвищення ліквідності та розширення можливостей доступу підприємств до фінансових послуг. SCF використовує кредитоспроможність великих покупців, щоб постачальники швидше отримували кошти й уникали затримок платежів. Методологія охоплює аналіз принципів і практик SCF у трикутнику «покупець–постачальник–фінансова установа». Великі компанії підвищують ліквідність і зміцнюють відносини з постачальниками. Цифрові платформи пришвидшують підтвердження інвойсів і платежів, підвищуючи прозорість. Завдяки цьому SCF сприяє стабільності бізнесу та стимулює розвиток усіх учасників ланцюга поставок.
Joder a México
Authors: Del Toro Valero Salvador
Published: February 2025

Desde hace tiempo, la fuerza comunicativa de los memes, fugaz, anónima e instantánea, ha hecho que vaya perdiendo relevancia poco a poco la caricatura política. Las ventajas en la creación de un meme se contraponen a las de un monero, quien tiene que mirar, escuchar, leer, reflexionar y pensar, para dibujar un suceso a fin de que el lector lo vea muchas horas después. De ahí, el monero Chavo del Toro nos muestra cómo ha ido cambiando su forma de comunicar, en el contexto de una severa agitación política, económica y social en México durante el sexenio de Enrique Peña Nieto.
Marco para la evaluación de la planeación y presupuestación del estado de Jalisco para promover el mínimo vital para una vida digna
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México, Ponce Godínez José Trinidad , Ponce Godínez Héctor Gustavo ,   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México, Porras Zarate Sergio ,   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México
Published: February 2025

El presente trabajo aplicamos el modelo de evaluación de estrategia de Richard Rummelt al análisis de los objetivos y propósitos de la planeación estatal del estado de Jalisco en materia de mínimo vital. Es el ejercicio de un primer análisis del fenómeno utilizando solo dos de los cuatro ejes que la componen y calificar el nivel de cumplimiento a su obligación en la materia.
El concepto de Mínimo vital para una vida digna pretende nombrar al conjunto de artículos establecidos en la reforma del 10 de junio de 2011 en la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos en materia de Derechos
humanos. La modificación a once artículos transforma al conjunto desde el artículo 1°, al pasar de “Garantías individuales” a “Derechos humanos y sus garantías” Reconociendo constitucionalmente esta materia contenida en los
tratados internacionales al mismo nivel de nuestra Carta Magna. De esta manera se obliga a todas las autoridades en el ámbito de sus competencias a promover, respetar, proteger y garantizar los derechos humanos. Queda pendiente en este trabajo la conclusión y calificación a este esfuerzo de la autoridad ya que solo se analizan dos de los cuatro ejes del modelo. Sin embargo, se ofrece un comentario final.
Sostenibilidad de las finanzas públicas en México 2012 a 2018
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México, Huerta Villalobos María Magdalena , Montaño Cervantes Felipe de Jesús ,   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México, Castellanos Gutiérrez Claudia Karina ,   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México
Published: February 2025

La sostenibilidad de las finanzas públicas en un país es partefundamental para el buen desarrollo del mismo, así comodel bienestar de la población, debido a que una buena estrategiaen la captación de los recursos públicos a través de la recaudación fiscal, permitirá cumplir con los objetivosestablecidos buscando el mínimo nivel de endeudamiento. Se indaga el cumplimiento de los principales objetivos de la política fiscal, en el periodo 2012 a 2018, a partir del análisis
los resultados del balance primario, la evolución de la deuda pública, las tasas de interés y de los recursos federales; lo que permite generar un diagnóstico que muestre la situación de la sostenibilidad de las finanzas públicas en México.
Las pymes y la banca privada: efectos pospandémicos
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México, Martínez Robles Eduardo , Mata Gómez Francisco de Jesús ,   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México, Daza Ramírez Leonardo Eliphas ,   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México
Published: February 2025

A través de este artículo se analiza la relación que hay entre los mecanismos económicos de la banca como créditos, tasas de interés, políticas, planteamientos comerciales y el escenario económico en el que las pymes deberán desenvolverse durante el desarrollo de la contingencia detonada por el COVID-19, a través del estudio de información oficial, teorías económicas y posturas comerciales de los entes que fungen como principales afectados de la situación económica actual. Como parte de los resultados obtenidos de esta investigación, se puede apreciar el movimiento que ha tenido la economía mexicana en el primer trimestre del 2020, así como las apreciaciones numéricas con respecto de la pandemia. Como aporte del trabajo se plantea el panorama en el que el sector empresarial está expuesto, así, como la base sobre la que el empresario deberá participar y construir, el primer escalón en el plan del gobierno para que la afectación en la economía pueda ser mitigada.
El presupuesto maestro y los indicadores de control en el plan estratégico
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México, López Amezcua José Enrique , Porras Zarate Sergio ,   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México, Sánchez Sarabia Aurora Livier ,   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México
Published: February 2025

El presente trabajo de investigación pretende analizar críticamente los enfoques y matices documentados en un intercambio dialógico con diferentes autores acerca de lautilidad del presupuesto maestro como herramienta para la asignación de fondos, pues éste establece dimensionesy medidas de manera anticipada al tener no solamente unenfoque contable, sino administrativo y financiero a la vez.Se entiende que los mecanismos de control administrativo
son a su vez sistemas retroalimentadores para laplaneación y el control. Por el contrario, el presupuestomaestro es una herramienta que cumple los requisitos
como indicador; que mide los procesos de la empresa. Puedealimentar cualitativa y cuantitativamente el proceso deasignación de fondos al acompañar, complementar y racionalizarla decisión de desembolso de capital. Indicar dondeexisten debilidades y fortalezas operativas, marcar eficiencias o anticipar ahorros en costos de manera que se asigneel efectivo disponible a las inversiones que cumplan con la política de rentabilidad y con productividad y eficiencia en el uso y aplicación de recursos. Por tanto, el presupuesto maestro es una herramienta útil en relación al diseño de estrategias y los sistemas de
control, los objetivos inductores y el proceso de asignación de recursos.
Predicting S&P 500 Closing Prices Using a Feedforward Neural Network: A Machine Learning Approach
Authors: Thilakarathne Hirushi , Jayantha Lanel  , Thamali Perera  , Chathuranga Vidanage
Published: February 2025

The Standard and Poor’s 500 index is a crucial benchmark for investors, financial analysts, and policymakers to assess stock market performance and make informed investment decisions. Accurate S&P 500 closing price prediction is vital for efficient portfolio management and risk mitigation. This study explores the application of neural networks, specifically the Feedforward Neural Network, to predict the S&P 500 closing price. The author used a dataset from 1950 to 2024, including variables such as open, high, low, close, and volume as the initial step. Various training-testing ratios are tested to evaluate the models' performance. The results highlight that an eighty to twenty split yields the best predictive accuracy, with the lowest Mean Absolute Error and Mean Absolute Percentage Error. Additionally, this study compares the Feedforward Neural Network's predictions to polynomial regression models and investigates cluster-wise fitting techniques to enhance accuracy. The findings demonstrate that neural networks can significantly improve the predictive power of S&P 500 closing prices, particularly when combined with advanced regression techniques, providing valuable insights for academic research and practical financial decisions.
Energy Self-sufficiency of Farms in Kosovo: An Application of Swot and Pest Methodology
Authors: Pestisha Albiona , Bai Attila
Published: February 2025

Energy stands as a vital stimulus for societal, economic, and technological progress globally. Energy self-sufficiency has emerged as a strategic goal for many nations, driven by concerns over energy security, sustainability, and economic resilience. Within this context, Kosovo relies heavily on fossil fuels and insufficient alternative energy sources, making it tough to achieve self-sufficiency in agriculture. The agricultural domain relies extensively on energy to power various of its operations, rendering energy self-sufficiency a compelling avenue for addressing associated challenges. By serving as a benchmark that evaluates the current status and charts a prospective roadmap for fostering the renewable energy sector in Kosovo, the SWOT analysis delineates internal strengths and weaknesses alongside external opportunities and threats. Emphatically, the study highlights the indispensability of public awareness campaigns, capacity-building initiatives, and streamlined access to financial resources. Additionally, the study emphasizes the pivotal role of project preparation, credit accessibility, financing costs, and equity financing facilitation in bolstering the nation's prospects for realizing its energy self-sufficiency objectives, otherwise Kosovo may struggle to meet its energy goals.
Changing Paradigms in HR Management
Authors: Gulya Mátyás
Published: February 2025

When reviewing the literature, one can find the basic idea that there is something good in every bad thing, i.e. “negative events can also have a positive effect”. I would like to examine this idea in the field of HR management, because the new behaviours and ways of working “learned” during the Covid period will live on in society after the pandemic is gone. Digitization processes were forced to accelerate in connection with the epidemic, making companies reconsider their production and service processes at the local level as well. A significant number of professional studies deal with the analysis of post-Covid social symptoms, mainly its impact on the economy and society.
The appearance of the pandemic in 2020 immediately changed the daily operation of the economy and “reformed” the behaviour, attitude and future life of the actors. Society’s attitude has changed, and as a social response to this, preferences have changed in terms of shopping baskets, as well as attitudes to work and life.
This paper examines the “necessary” paradigm shift of HR management from the perspective of adapting to the post-Covid symptoms of the 21st century. The question is whether the adaptation will succeed and whether the process can end with mutual benefits.
Transformational Leadership and Employee Motivation in Hungary: The Influence of Age, Educational Attainment and Work Experience
Authors: Al-Kayyal Rua , Varga Erika , Szabó Katalin
Published: February 2025

This quantitative study investigates the influence of demographic variables such as age, educational attainment, and work experience on work motivation in the presence of transformational leadership among employees in private organizations in Hungary. Through rigorous ANOVA tests and Bonferroni post-hoc comparisons, the research aimed to understand the impact of these variables on individuals' motivation in the existence of transformational leadership. Utilizing a cross-sectional survey method, data were collected from a diverse sample of employees representing various industries and demographic backgrounds. Participants rated their motivation levels using a Likert scale across the four dimensions of transformational leadership—idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. The findings reveal no significant differences in motivation levels across different demographic groups, challenging the notion that demographic characteristics alone predict work motivation. The research highlights the presence of other intricate factors or contextual nuances that may exert greater influence on motivational dynamics within organizations. These results underscore the importance of considering additional contextual factors and effective leadership practices in fostering motivation at the workplace. The study contributes to our understanding of motivational dynamics within organizational settings and highlights the need for a holistic approach to enhancing employee motivation.
Improving Literacy Skill of Eighth-Grade Students through Music-Based Learning Methods
Authors: Ubhe Maria L. Y. , Dopo Ferdinandus Bate , Fikri Kanzul , Samino Sena Radya Iswara
Published: February 2025

This study examines the comprehension skills, information absorption, and critical thinking abilities of middle school students through the implementation of music-based literacy learning (vocal and instrumental). The research subjects were 22 eighth-grade students from Class VIII A at SMP Negeri 4 Bajawa, Ngada Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, consisting of 12 male and 10 female students. The research employed a classroom action research method using the McTaggart Kemmis Nixon model, which involves two cycles comprising four stages: planning, action, observation, and reflection. In the pre-cycle phase, students' literacy skills averaged 51.59. After implementing the intervention in Cycle I, their average literacy skills increased to 62.5. Further improvement was observed in Cycle II, where the average literacy score reached 74.09. The results from each cycle indicate consistent improvement in students' literacy skills. As a result, music-based literacy learning (vocal and instrumental) effectively enhances students' abilities in reading comprehension, information absorption, expressing opinions, and critical thinking in middle school.
A intervenção dos Enfermeiros Especialistas em Enfermagem de Reabilitação no risco de úlcera por pressão
Authors: Cunha Ricardo , Amaral Patrícia Isabel de Sousa , Silva Márcia Bernardete Oliveira Rocha , Rodrigues Cristina Manuel Sarmento , Oliveira Gisele Araújo
Published: February 2025

Introdução: As Equipas de Cuidados Continuados Integrados dão resposta a pessoas dependentes, que não se deslocam autonomamente. A mobilidade e a atividade são áreas de atenção do enfermeiro especialista em enfermagem de reabilitação e fatores relacionados com o risco de úlcera por pressão. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a influência da intervenção dos enfermeiros especialistas em enfermagem de reabilitação na redução do risco de úlcera por pressão, avaliado através da escala de Braden, em utentes integrados numa Equipa de Cuidados Continuados Integrados em programa de reabilitação. 
Metodologia: Estudo observacional, descritivo, exploratório, retrospetivo, realizado numa amostra de 60 utentes acompanhados numa Equipas de Cuidados Continuados Integrados do Norte de Portugal, referenciados para reabilitação, com alta no período compreendido entre 1 janeiro de 2021 e 31 de dezembro de 2022. 
Resultados: Os participantes tinham em média 78 anos, com diagnósticos médicos mais frequentes: doença cérebro vascular, doenças do sistema nervoso e do sistema osteoarticular. Observou-se uma melhoria nos valores médios da escala de Braden, passando de 14,7 (alto risco) para 17,7 (baixo risco) (t(58) = 8,267, p<,001, d Cohen= 1,06) e da Tabela Nacional da Funcionalidade, passando o valor de 126 na admissão para 104 na alta. Verifica-se ainda uma relação estatística muito forte entre a melhoria no valor das subescalas de Braden atividade (r(58) = 0,867, p <,001) e mobilidade (r(58) = ,820, p <,001) com o valor final da Escala de Braden no momento da alta.
 
Discussão: Os resultados revelaram uma correlação muito forte e positiva entre a melhoria das subescalas atividade e mobilidade, áreas que foram alvo de intervenção do enfermeiro especialista em enfermagem de reabilitação, com o valor final da Escala de Braden. 
Conclusão: Este estudo revelou que as intervenções implementadas tiveram influência na melhoria da funcionalidade, da mobilidade e da atividade, fatores intrinsecamente ligados à intervenção do enfermeiro especialista em enfermagem de reabilitação. Sendo a mobilidade e a atividade dois dos seis parâmetros avaliados pela escala de Braden, infere-se assim que se obteve ganhos na prevenção de úlceras por pressão, refletindo-se em ganhos para o utente, familiares, cuidadores e para o Serviço Nacional de Saúde.
The evolution of galaxy morphology from redshift z=6 to 3: Mock JWST observations of galaxies in the ASTRID simulation
Authors: LaChance Patrick , Croft Rupert , Ni Yueying , Chen Nianyi , Matteo Tiziana Di , Bird Simeon
Published: February 2025

We present mock JWST observations for more than 250,000 different galaxies from the Astrid simulation with 3≤z≤6. The mock observations are made using the BPASS stellar SED model, and a simple dust model. They are then viewed through NIRCam filters, convolved with a PSF, have noise added, and are drizzled together to emulate the Cosmic Evolution Early Release Science (CEERS) survey. We analyse this dataset by computing a number of morphological measures and find our catalog to have comparable statistics to similar mock catalogs, and the first release of CEERS data. We find that most of the Sersic indices of galaxies in our redshift range are lower than observed, with most having n less than one. Additionally, we observe the sizes of galaxies of all masses to increase from redshift z=6 to redshift z=3 consistent with other results. The number of galaxies in our catalog allows us to examine how relationships like the mass-size relation evolve with redshift, and compare the accuracy of a variety of traditional galaxy classification techniques (Sersic fit, Asymmetry-Concentration, and Gini- M20) within our redshift range. We find the mass-size relation to be nearly flat at redshift z=6, and consistently increases as redshift decreases, and find the galaxy classification methods have minimal correlation with each other in our redshift range. We also investigate the impact that different stages of our imaging pipeline have on these morphological measures to determine how robust mock catalogs are to different choices at each step. Finally, we test the addition of incorporating light from AGNs into our pipeline and find that while the population of galaxies that have significant AGN luminosity is low, those galaxies do tend to have higher Sersic indices once the AGN luminosity is added, rectifying some of the systematic bias towards lower Sersic indices present in our dataset.
تأثير تعليم اللغة العربية على قدرة حفظ القرآن الكريم لدي طالبات معهد باب السلام الإسلامي كالى بنينج جومبانج جاوى الشرقية
Authors: Zumna Dwi Nafisa
Published: February 2025

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pembelajaran bahasa Arab terhadap kemampuan menghafal Al-Qur'an santri Pondok Pesantren Babussalam Kalibening Jombang, Jawa Timur. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif jenis penelitian deskriptif dimana variabel digambarkan didukung oleh data numerik yang dihasilkan dari keadaan sebenarnya. pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, tes serta dokumentasi. Dari hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa 1. Pembelajaran bahasa Arab di Pondok Pesantren Babussalam Kalibening Jombang menggunakan metode seleksi (metode yang menggabungkan beberapa metode). 2. Kemampuan santri dalam menghafal Al-Qur'an di Pondok Pesantren Babussalam Kalibening umumnya diklasifikasikan sebagai cukup tinggi. 3. Terdapat pengaruh positif yang signifikan pada pembelajaran bahasa Arab terhadap kemampuan menghafal Al-Quran. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa nilai Adjusted R Square sebesar 0,874 yang berarti pengaruh variabel pengajaran bahasa Arab (X) terhadap variabel kemampuan menghafal Al-Qur'an (Y) adalah sebesar 0,874, jika persentasekan menjadi 87,4% atau mendekati 87%. Dapat disimpulkan dari perhitungan di atas bahawa nilai 0,874 dengan nilai signifikansi 0,001 < 0,05 yang berarti H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima.
ANALISIS PSIKOLINGUISTIK TERHADAP KESALAHAN DALAM MEMPRODUKSI KOSAKATA BAHASA ARAB OLEH PELAJAR PEMULA
Authors: Fahrurrozi  , Iqbal Dzulfikar  , Hanik Mahliatussikah
Published: February 2025

Kesalahan dalam produksi kosakata merupakan masalah umum yang sering dialami oleh pelajar pemula bahasa Arab, terutama mereka yang berasal dari latar belakang bahasa ibu yang berbeda. Pemahaman mendalam terhadap jenis dan penyebab kesalahan ini sangat penting untuk meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran kosakata. Dalam artikel ini, analisis kesalahan produksi kosakata bahasa Arab dilakukan dari kacamata psikolinguistik dengan menyoroti aspek kognitif, fonologis, dan interferensi bahasa ibu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif dari data empiris yang didapat melalui observasi dan tes produksi kosakata terhadap pelajar pemula tingkat menengah pertama.
Penelitian ini melakukan pendahuluan pada beberapa kesalahan yang dominan seperti: substitusi bunyi atau penggantian bunyi yang dihilangkan dalam menjelaskan makna. Yang berperan dominan dalam kesalahan tersebut adalah kapasitas memori kerja yang masih terbatas, kesalahan dalam memaknai bunyi, serta pengaruh bahasa ibunya terhadap produksi perbendaharaan bahasa Arab. Berdasarkan temuan ini, artikel ini juga menjelaskan langkah-langkah atau strategi yang dapat disisipkan dalam pengajaran fonologi dan bahasa interlanguage yang bersangkutan.
Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi penting bagi pengajaran kosakata bahasa Arab, dengan menekankan pendekatan berbasis psikolinguistik untuk memahami dan mengatasi kesalahan produksi kosakata. Implikasi temuan ini diharapkan dapat membantu pendidik mengembangkan metode pengajaran yang lebih efektif dan berpusat pada kebutuhan kognitif siswa.
Kata Kunci
Psikolinguistik, kesalahan produksi, kosakata, bahasa Arab, pelajar pemula
PENERJEMAHAN SETIA DALAM NADHOM SYU’UBUL IMAN KARYA MUHAMMAD TSAQIEF (KAJIAN PENERJEMAHAN SETIA)
Authors: Robiaah Al Adawiyyah Annisa Siti , Rohanda
Published: February 2025

Penerjemahan pada teks-teks keagamaan sangat dibutuhkan untuk mempermudah memahami isi dari teks tersebut, salah satunya pada nadhom Syu’ubul Iman. Nadhom Syu’ubul Iman merupakan nadhom yang berisi tentang 77 cabang-cabang iman dan Nadhom ini merupakan nadhom karya Syekh Zainuddin bin Ali bin Ahmad Syafi’I al-Kusyaini al-Malibari. Tujuan dari penelitian untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaplikasian prinsip metode penerjemahan setia dalam teks terjemahan nadhom tersebut serta keakurasian makna hasil terjemahan dengan teks bahasa sasarannya. Metode deskriptif kualitatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini dengan pendekatan penerjemahan setia. Adapun data yang didapatkan bersumber dari hasil penerjemahan nadhom Syu’ubul Iman karya Muhammad Tsaqief. Dari penelitian ini didapatkan bahwa penerjemah mempertimbangkan tiga hal dalam mempertahankan makna dan juga menjaga keakurasian hasil penerjemahan tersebut. Adapun tiga hal tersebut yaitu arti dan makna dari bahasa sumber ke bahasa sasaran, struktur kalimat dan kaidah kebahasaan. Dan dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil penerjemahan nadhom Syu’ubul Iman karya Muhammad Tsaqief memiliki kesetiaan dan keakurasian makna dengan teks bahasa sumbernya.
Kata kunci: Penerjemahan Setia, Nadhom, Syu’ubul Iman.
ANALYSIS OF COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF PAVING BLOCKS WITH THE ADDITION OF WOOD POWDER WASTE AND LIQUID LIME (CACO3)
Authors: Fairus Zabadi  , Ahmad Fatoni
Published: February 2025

This research was carried out to find out how strong the compressive strength of the Paving Block is to withstand the load above it, by adding sawdust waste and liquid lime (CaCO3). But for Paving Blocks, the effects of adding sawdust waste and liquid lime (CaCO3) are not yet well known. Further research needs to be carried out on the addition of waste sawdust and liquid lime (CaCO3) in making Paving Blocks. The aim of this research is to reduce environmental pollution caused by sawdust waste, and to use this waste as additional construction material technology and to find out how strong the compressive strength of Paving Blocks is so that it can be used as a construction tool. The results of testing the compressive strength of Paving Block aged 7 days in a ratio of 1:5 with the addition of Wood Powder Waste and Liquid Lime (CaCO3), resulted in an average compressive strength of 310.85 Kg/cm2. In a ratio of 1:6 with the addition of Wood Powder Waste and Liquid Lime (CaCO3), an average compressive strength of 241.02 Kg/cm2 was produced. Normal 1:5 Paving Block from 2 samples produces an Average Stress fcr' of 203.62 Kg/cm2 and normal 1:6 Paving Block from 2 samples produces an Average Stress fcr' of 186.08 Kg/cm2.
Keywords: Compressive Strength, Paving Block, Wood Powder Waste and Liquid Lime (CaCO3)
Hibah Dan Pelatihan Penggunaan SIDETOM Kepada Gapoktan Pada Desa Rasau Jaya Satu
Authors: Mustopa Ali , Sasongko Agung , Khultsum Umi , Sabaruddin Raja
Published: February 2025

Permasalahan utama yang dihadapi oleh Gabungan Kelompok Tani (Gapoktan) di Desa Rasau Jaya Satu adalah penurunan produktivitas tomat akibat keterbatasan deteksi dini hama, penyakit, dan kekurangan nutrisi. Hal ini menyebabkan keterlambatan penanganan, menurunkan hasil panen, dan mengancam keberlanjutan pertanian. Selain itu, banyak petani yang belum akrab dengan teknologi pertanian modern untuk deteksi dan perawatan yang lebih cepat dan tepat. Sebagai solusi, program ini memberikan hibah dan pelatihan penggunaan Sistem Deteksi Tanaman Tomat (SIDETOM). SIDETOM adalah sistem berbasis AI yang memantau kesehatan tanaman secara real-time, menggunakan sensor untuk kelembapan tanah, intensitas cahaya, dan suhu, serta perangkat lunak yang mendeteksi gejala penyakit atau defisiensi nutrisi. Petani menerima notifikasi melalui aplikasi ponsel untuk intervensi yang tepat waktu. Pelatihan mencakup penggunaan perangkat, indikator kesehatan tanaman, dan strategi perawatan. Program ini bertujuan meningkatkan kemandirian petani dalam menggunakan teknologi, meningkatkan manajemen pertanian, dan mendorong praktik pertanian berkelanjutan.
Chanel in the 1980s: The Brand's Resurgence Under Karl Lagerfeld
Authors: Hepner Judith
Published: February 2025

This research is a conceptual investigation into the resurgence of the Chanel brand and how it impacted fashion and luxury clothing during the decade of the 1980s. By examining the evolution of the Chanel brand during that time, this article aims to reveal unique insights into what circumstances evolved and to capture the dynamic and non-linear nature of the brand's resilience. The paper reviews how the creative vision of the brand's founding designer, Coco Chanel, was strategically assimilated during the 1980s under her successor, Karl Lagerfeld. Findings illustrate that the Chanel brand gained a competitive advantage in the luxury fashion sector by updating and renewing original brand symbols and codes.
Conceptualizing conditional belonging: S.K. Ali’s Love from A to Z and Muslim women’s writing in the West
Authors: Abdul Majid Amrah
Published: February 2025

Conditional belonging refers to a set of rules to determine one’s eligibility to belong to a certain group. In migration studies, it is used to understand the status hierarchy that exists between members of the dominant majority and the minority immigrant community. In this paper, I offer a two-part discussion on conditional belonging. I first attempt to contextualize its practice in the genre of Muslim women’s writing in the West. I argue that their creative endeavours are often subjected to certain expectations of readers and publishers, leading to the creation of stock images. Ironically, within these restrictions, some writers subvert the marginalization of Muslims by offering positive stock images of Muslim characters. Here, in the second part of the article, I bring in S.K. Ali’s Love from A to Z (2020), a young adult (YA) novel, as an example. By portraying a young hijabi woman as the protagonist, the novel challenges the practice of conditional belonging both as a theme in the novel, and in the larger contextualization of the Western book industry. It demonstrates that the potential solution against prejudice is often found within the community that one is in and within the identity that one subscribes to.
An epidemiological extension of the El Farol Bar problem
Authors: Bertolotti Francesco , Kadera Niccolò , Pasquino Luca , Mari Luca
Published: February 2025

This paper presents an epidemiological extension of the El Farol Bar problem, where both a social and an epidemiological dimension are present. In the model, individual agents making binary decisions—to visit a bar or stay home—amidst a non-fatal epidemic. The extension of the classic social dilemma is implemented as an agent-based model, and it is later explored by sampling the parameter space and observing the resulting behavior. The results of this analysis suggest that the infection could be contained by increasing the information available in the underlying social system and adjusting its structure.
Progress and outlook of experimental techniques in lacustrine shale reservoir characterization
Authors: Zhang Yangyu , Li Tengjia
Published: February 2025

Shale reservoirs, as a significant category of unconventional oil and gas resources, possess substantial potential. Compared to marine shale reservoirs, lacustrine shale reservoirs are characterized by pronounced heterogeneity, complex pore structures, and limited seepage capability. Precise characterization of these reservoirs and elucidation of the mechanisms of oil and gas enrichment within micron- to nano-scale pore systems are critical challenges. Recent advancements in experimental techniques, such as microscopic computed tomography (CT), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), along with the rapid development of large-view imaging and micron- to nano-scale structure modeling, have considerably enhanced the characterization of lacustrine shale reservoirs. These technological improvements facilitate high-precision identification of mineral compositions and structures, detailed modeling of micron- to nano-scale pores and fractures, and improved characterization and prediction of natural fractures and fluid occurrence characteristics. This paper aims to provide a systematic review of the experimental technological advances in characterizing lacustrine shale reservoirs, identify the primary challenges, and propose a perspective on future development trends. It seeks to offer a reference for refining high-precision characterization and evaluation techniques for lacustrine shale reservoirs, thus supporting more effective and sustainable resource exploitation.
Development of a sensitive method for the quantitative analysis of 34 organophosphate esters in seabird eggs, liver, and fish liver tissue
Authors: Barghi Mandana , Fries Eric , Chowdhury Rahmi , Provencher Jennifer , Mallory Mark L. , Hamilton Bonnie M. , Sühring Roxana
Published: February 2025

Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are a diverse group of synthetic organic chemicals used in a variety of plastics as plasticizers, flame retardants, and other application. OPEs were initially considered to pose minimal environmental risk. However, there has been increasing evidence that OPEs can undergo long-range transport into remote areas such as the Canadian Arctic via air, water, or associated to plastic particles. Moreover, Arctic seabirds with high loads of ingested plastics have been found to have elevated concentrations of OPEs, suggesting that plastics containing OPEs might act as sources of OPEs in biota. Further research into OPE mixtures that biota are exposed to is warranted. Yet, existing methods for OPE analysis in biota typically cover fewer than 20 OPEs and few tissue types. Here we present a method for the analysis of 34 OPEs in seabird eggs and liver tissue, as well as fish liver tissue using ultrasound assistant extraction, solid-phase extraction clean-up, and high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with atmospheric pressure chemical ionization high-resolution mass-spectrometry. The validated method showed good linearity (R2 > 0.99), average recoveries for native and isotope-labelled analytes between 70% and 120%, and inter-day precision of between 2.25% and 25.4% (median <15%). The variety of OPEs included in this new method enables the investigation of OPEs with a broad range of physical-chemical properties and applications in biota samples. The detection of highly non-polar OPEs in Arctic biota tissue highlights the need for further investigation of the bioaccumulation potential of these substances. Moreover, the high detected concentrations of up to 147 ng g−1 ww of the OPE metabolite Bis(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (BDCP) in livers of Arctic seabirds show that these animals were exposed to chlorinated OPEs even if they were not detectable in the tissue.
Maplirpacept: a CD47 decoy receptor with minimal red blood cell binding and robust anti-tumor efficacy
Authors: Krishnamoorthy Mithunah , Seelige Ruth , Brown Christopher R. , Chau Nancy , Nielsen Viller Natasja , Johnson Lisa D. S. , Linderoth Emma , Wang Jean C. Y. , Dillon Christopher P. , Abayasiriwardana Keith , Lees Clare , Wong Mark , Kaneda Megan M. , Uger Robert A. , Lin Gloria H. Y.
Published: February 2025

Introduction

CD47 is highly expressed on cancer cells and triggers an anti-phagocytic “don’t eat me” signal when bound by the inhibitory signal regulatory protein α (SIRPα) expressed on macrophages. While CD47 blockade can mitigate tumor growth, many CD47 blockers also bind to red blood cells (RBCs), leading to anemia. Maplirpacept (TTI-622, PF-07901801) is a CD47 blocking fusion protein consisting of a human SIRPα fused to an IgG4 Fc region and designed to limit binding to RBCs.

Methods

To determine maplirpacept binding to RBCs and interference with blood tests, human blood samples were used. The ability of maplirpacept to promote macrophage-mediated phagocytosis of human tumor cells was assessed using both confocal microscopy and flow cytometry. In vivo antitumor efficacy as a monotherapy and in combination with other therapeutic agents was evaluated in xenograft models.

Results

In the current study, we demonstrate that maplirpacept has limited binding to RBCs while driving enhanced macrophage-mediated phagocytosis of hematological tumor cells in vitro and reducing tumor burden in human xenograft models. Moreover, phagocytosis of neoplastic cells can be enhanced when maplirpacept is combined with other therapeutic agents, including antibodies or chemotherapeutic agents.

Conclusion

These preclinical results establish maplirpacept as an effective CD47 blocker that mitigates the potential for anemia in patients.