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Research on the Economic Radiation Measurement of Surrounding Cities in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area
Authors: Ma Zhuxiang , Ma Jun , Zhang Canzhu
Published: December 2024

By establishing a comprehensive index system of cities, this paper uses gravity model to measure the economic connection intensity of cities in Guangdong Province, and divides cities into four levels by k-means clustering analysis. The first level city is Guangzhou, which ranks first in the total economic connection intensity of the whole Guangdong Province. The second tier cities are Shenzhen and Foshan; The third tier cities are Dongguan, Zhuhai, Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Huizhou. The rest of the cities ranked fourth. Combining qualitative and quantitative analysis methods, this paper puts forward two suggestions on "measuring the economic radiation of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to the surrounding cities" : strengthening the economic strength and strengthening the radiation subjects; Make use of location advantages to improve traffic accessibility.
The Impact of NFT Digital Collection Attributes on Brand Co-Creation in the Context of Virtual Communities
Authors: Guo Hongchao
Published: December 2024

With the continuous updating and reform of digitization and blockchain technology, digital currency and digital assets are getting more and more attention from the public, and their research is widely used in the field of technology and finance, and gradually extended to the field of management. In recent three years, NFT (Non-Fungible Token), as an emerging product based on blockchain technology, has made a name for itself in the international field of vision, and in domestic incarnation of a more localized concept of digital collectibles known to consumers, and at one time, there was a burst of fire within the public figures. However, due to its rapid development and dissemination, the theoretical level of the research lag is obvious, most of the domestic exploration of NFT digital collectibles are still in the legal level and the artistic level of the basic definition, for the practical significance of its has in the field of commercial marketing is not fully in-depth, as a strong correlation with the brand as a product of the impact of the mechanism has not yet been elucidated. Therefore, this paper proposes the effect of NFT digital collection attributes on brand co-creation in the field of branding, introducing perceived value as a mediator variable and brand attitude as a moderating variable, in order to explore its clear inner mechanism path.
Global Transmission Shocks of U.S. Monetary Policy on China's Housing Prices
Authors: Xu Shihan
Published: December 2024

The paper demonstrates that the monetary policy of the United States has important spillover effects to China. Based on the monthly data from January 2016 to April 2024, this paper establishes a VAR model to analyze the influence of U.S. monetary policy on China's real estate prices and its transmission channels, including interest rate, exchange rate, consumer confidence, and asset price. The results show that the impact of the Federal Funds Effective Rate on housing prices is very quick, reaching a maximum in the first month and continuing to have a positive impact over the long term. The Federal Funds Effective Rate and China's Loan Prime Rate have a positive impact on housing prices in the early stage, but then there is a change in impact direction. The Exchange Rate, Consumer Confidence Index and CSI 300 index all had positive spillover effects on housing prices in the early days. The variance decomposition analysis shows that the exchange rate channel plays the most significant role in causing China’s real estate price fluctuations.
Research on the Translation of Du Fu's Poetry in the BBC Documentary "Du Fu: China's Greatest Poet" from the Perspective of Variational Translation Theory
Authors: Wu Ting , Qi Yajun
Published: December 2024

Poetry is rich in cultural imagery and complex rhetoric, making cross-cultural translation extremely challenging. The BBC documentary "Du Fu: China's Greatest Poet" introduces Du's poetry into the Western cultural perspective, aiming to discuss how classical Chinese poetry can be disseminated and reconstructed in cross-cultural contexts, so that the world can have a deeper understanding of the poet and Chinese culture from Du Fu's original intention, thoughts and other aspects. Based on Professor Huang Zhonglian's "Variational Translation Theory", this paper analyzes the linguistic characteristics of Du Fu's poetry in the documentary, explores the translator's linguistic transformation, the subtleties of diction, and cultural recreation in the translation process, and discusses the role of the three elements of translation in Du Fu's poetry in terms of the connotation and emotion, the translator's subjectivity, and the translator's fidelity. We discuss the role of the three elements of translation in the connotation and emotion of the original work, the subjectivity of the translator and the diversity of faithfulness in Du's poetry, and explore the effective dissemination of Du's poetry in a cross-cultural context.
Structural performance of additive manufactured wood-sodium silicate composite beams for sustainable construction
Authors:   Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Idaho, 83844, Moscow, ID, USA., Hematabadi Hojat , A Alade Adefemi ,   Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Idaho, 83844, Moscow, ID, USA., HR Carne Robert , Robertson Daniel ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, USA, Yapa Milinda ,   Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Idaho, 83844, Moscow, ID, USA, G. McDonald Armando ,   Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences in the College of Natural Resources, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, USA, A. Ibrahim Ahmed ,   Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Idaho, 83844, Moscow, ID, USA.
Published: December 2024

The current research examines the structural bending performance of additive manufactured wood-sodium silicate composite beams of various span-to-height proportions. Beams consisting of both a single layer as well as two layers of extruded wood-sodium silicate composite were considered. Both groups of beams exhibited a rise in maximum shear force (Vmax), maximum bending moment (Mmax), apparent modulus of elasticity (MOEapp), and modulus of rupture (MOR) when the span-to-height proportions rose. However, the amount of shear stress (τmax) decreased as the span-to-height proportion increased. Furthermore, the flexural and shear stress patterns for span-to-height proportions of 6 and 30 were calculated analytically using the transformed section methodology across the thickness of the beams at different positions of L/6, L/3, 5L/12, and L/2 of the beam span. The results demonstrated that the bending stress increased as the distances from the supports increased toward the middle of the beam. Compared to single-layer beams, two-layer beams displayed lower stress values overall. In particular, the bending stress was 4.85% lower in the two-layer beam with a span-to-height proportion of 6 than that of the single-layer beams. Furthermore, the single-layer beam's maximum shear stress was slightly greater than the two-layer beams. The greatest shear stress of the single-layer beams were computed 4.27% and 0.46% higher than those of the two-layer beams at span-to-height proportions of 6 and 30, respectively.
Mechanical response of glass/kevlar hybrid composite jackets for steel containers carrying hazardous materials to enhance safety
Authors:   NSF I/UCRC for Integration of Composites into Infrastructure and Constructed Facilities Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA, Kenney Andrew , Zhang Chao , Bhandari Lekhnath , Liang Ruifeng , GangaRao Hota ,   NSF I/UCRC for Integration of Composites into Infrastructure and Constructed Facilities Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
Published: December 2024

Fiber reinforced (FRP) composite materials have high strength-to-weight ratios and excellent corrosion resistance. Cost reduction manufacturing through methods like Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM) is impressive. This paper deals with composite materials reinforcement of railway tank cars via VARTM to enhance safety, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce adverse environmental impact during derailments aligning with industry goals for safer, sustainable solutions in relation to new railway tank car safety standards. This study investigates different performance aspects of various fiber/fabric configurations (glass, aramid) used as reinforcement with vinyl ester or epoxy. Additionally, core materials like polyurethane and polypropylene have been researched to enhance energy absorption. Effects of through-thickness stitching on mechanical integrity are evaluated for improved puncture resistance. Testing revealed that Kevlar fibers increased energy absorption by increasing strain to failure. Epoxy resin lowered maximum tensile strength by 22% compared to vinyl ester and increased the total energy absorption by 8%. Through-thickness stitching (z-direction) increased tensile strength by 13% and improved interlaminar shear strength.
Evaluating suitability of regression models in small data regimes using concrete with recycled copper tailings as a case study
Authors:   Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Habib Ahed , Barakat Samer ,   Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Dirar Samir ,   Department of Architectural Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Al-Toubat Salah ,   Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, A. Al-Sadoon Zaid ,   Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Published: December 2024

The utilization of regression models for the prediction of construction material properties is well-established, yet their performance when applied to small datasets is still unclear. This study investigates the performance of different regression models combined with various data preprocessing techniques in contexts where data is limited. Specifically, the research focuses on evaluating the suitability of five regression models across nine different data processing scenarios using concrete with recycled copper tailing as a case study. This study aims to determine which combinations of regression models and preprocessing methods yield the most accurate predictions in small data regimes. This research is motivated by the necessity to enhance prediction reliability in the field of construction materials, where experimental data can often be scarce or costly to obtain. Within the study context, a dataset comprising 21 experimental specimens is used to evaluate the performance of the models on various concrete properties, including fresh density, compressive strength, flexural strength, pull-off strength, abrasion resistance, water penetration, rapid chloride ion permeability, and air permeability. Through rigorous evaluation involving a 10-fold cross-validation process to verify accuracy, the research demonstrates that selecting the optimal regression model and data preprocessing technique selection substantially improves prediction outcomes, even with limited data. The findings highlight the importance of this research, suggesting that even small datasets, when handled correctly, can provide robust insights.
An assessment of the pozzolanic potential and mechanical properties of Nigerian calcined clays for sustainable ternary cement blends
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, University of Benin, Benin city, Nigeria., Adesina Adegbemileke Samuel , Obinna Osuji Sylvester , Roland Ogirigbo Okiemute ,   Department of Civil Engineering, University of Benin, Benin city, Nigeria.
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the potential of calcined clays from Nigerian deposits as supplementary cementitious materials. Clay materials were obtained from three sites namely: Ikpeshi, Okpilla and Uzebba. The raw clay samples were then calcined at 700°C and 800°C. Chemical and mineralogical compositions were determined for the raw and calcined clay samples using XRF and XRD respectively. The chemical composition by XRF confirmed these clays as potential pozzolans with SiO2, Al2O3, and Fe2O3 collectively exceeding 70%. XRD analysis identified kaolinite and quartz as major mineral phases in the raw clays, which transformed into metakaolin upon calcination. Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) indicated varying lime consumption levels among the clays, with Ikpeshi clay displaying the highest pozzolanic reactivity and Uzebba clay the least. Compressive strength investigation on mortar cubes prepared with 50% substitution of Portland cement with the calcined clay and limestone, showed that Ikpeshi clay at 800°C had the best strength performance, with strength activity index of 0.92 (at age 28 days), demonstrating superior pozzolanic potential. Strength development was more significant between 7 and 28 days, indicating the pozzolanic reaction's contribution to long-term strength. However, initial strength at 3 days was lower than the reference Portland cement due to a delayed pozzolanic reaction. XRD analysis of blended pastes revealed typical phases of hydration like portlandite, calcium silicate hydrate phase, strätlingite, and ettringite, with the calcined clay blends showing reduced portlandite content, indicating absorption by the pozzolan's alumina phase.
Behaviour of post-tensioned benches made of high-content recycled aggregate concrete reinforced with racquet string fibres
Authors:   School of Languages and General Education, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand, Suwannachote Narakorn , Imjai Thanongsak ,   School of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, Nakhonsithammarat 80161, Thailand, Kefyalew Fetih , Sridhar Radhika ,   School of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, Nakhonsithammarat 80161, Thailand, Garcia Reyes ,   Civil Engineering Stream, School of Engineering, The University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK, Alengaram U. Johnson ,   Centre for Innovative Construction Technology (CICT), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Naganathan Sivakumar ,   School of Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar (SSN) College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600020, India
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the serviceability and structural behaviour of a new type of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) bench with waste badminton racquet fibres. Twenty-one cantilever benches were tested in two Series with different fibre volume fractions (Vf = 0%, 0.5%, 1.0% or 1.5%). The RAC had 100% of natural aggregates replaced with recycled concrete aggregate (RCA). The benches in Series II were post-tensioned in flexure using an innovative Post-Tensioned Metal Strapping (PTMS) technique using 1, 2 or 3 straps. Tests were carried out to evaluate 1) static loading behaviour, 2) long-term behaviour after 365 days of sustained loading, and 3) human-induced vibrations. The static test results show that benches with 100% RAC and PTMS had higher capacity (by about 25%) that counterpart benches without PTMS. Hence, the maximum flexural strength of the cantilever bench was improved by 5.7% for the cantilever bench with PTMS strengthening, which further enhanced the flexural behaviour compared to the bench with only 1.5% of fibres. The human-induced vibration test results confirmed that the maximum vibration of the benches met the code limits for floor buildings. Finite element analyses of the RAC benches with PTMS were carried out in Abaqus®, and the experimental deflections agreed well (errors <5%) with the FEM results. A simplified fatigue life analysis confirmed that the RAC benches with PTMS can have a potential service life of up to 20 years. The use of glow-in-the-dark (GID) features into the benches in Series II enhanced their night-time visibility and visual appeal by up to 8 h. This research contributes towards the development of new applications for RAC with waste badminton racquet fibres, which can offer more sustainable solutions for the construction of urban furniture.
Old residual mortar as a quality indicator of recycled brick aggregate
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh, Roknuzzaman Md , Kamrujjaman Serker NHM ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Rajshahi-6204, Bangladesh, Mahabub Rahman Md ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh
Published: December 2024

Old residual mortar (RM) on recycled aggregate surfaces is a major factor contributing to its lower quality. The present study aims to quantify the effect of old mortar on the properties of recycled brick aggregates (RBA) and recycled concrete (ReC) made with them. The process involves collecting and crushing discarded concrete blocks from seven sources to create recycled brick aggregates. A chemical-thermal combined process removes old mortar, and with varying RM contents, the aggregate properties are determined. C-25-grade concrete specimens are prepared using RBA with different RM content and tested for workability, compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, flexural strength, water absorption, bulk density, and voids in hardened concrete. Regression models expressing the change in properties with RM content are presented. The study reveals that the quality of RBA and concrete worsens with increasing RM, with a 20% RM value being considered a limiting value to maintain minimal variation in properties. The regression models suggest that every 10% increase in RM may result in an 11% increase in water absorption of RBA, an 8% increase in aggregate crushing value (ACV), a 3.6% increase in Los Angeles (LA) value, a 10% loss in compressive strength of ReC, a 7% loss in tensile strength, and a 9% loss in flexural strength, approximately. The developed models may be used to predict the expected quality of RBA and ReC based on their attached old RM, which would be helpful in deciding their usage for different applications.
Cyberattacks/Incidents and Responding to Them
Authors: Kaczmarczyk Barbara
Published: December 2024

The 21st century has brought forth the digital age. In the past, various types of activities and services could only be performed in the real world, and could be understood without computers. Currently, digital development has rendered possible the performance of numerous, if not almost all, everyday activities online. Services such as online shopping, booking trips, and opening bank accounts are also currently more financially profitable than traditional methods, as well as less time-consuming. Importantly, it is also possible to conduct elections and educational or product promotional campaigns via the Internet in today’s digital world, and to conduct fast, free searches for various different pieces of information and large datasets. Digitalisation has undoubtedly contributed to the development of many areas of human life, groups, and institutions. The development of civilization and the digital world also led to the rise of various mechanisms, such as incidents or cyberattacks, that can disrupt these processes. Some of the reasons underlying incidents or cyberattacks, which are highly varied, include achieving quick financial success and destabilising the functioning of specific groups or organisations. Therefore, it is very important to recognise how incidents or cyberattacks work and how to prepare for them, prevent them, and if they occur, how to respond to them. It is also important to restore the status to that before the occurrence of the incidents or the cyberattack.
Reinforcing European Defence Industry for Times of Great Power Conflicts
Authors: Csiki Varga Tamás
Published: December 2024

With the European security environment deteriorating and destabilising in the 2010s, European defence – particularly the European defence industry – has gained heightened attention since 2022, as evidenced by Russia’s renewed aggression towards Ukraine. European countries have since attempted to efficiently address the dilemma of short-term production and stock replenishment versus long-term research, development, and innovation to offset the unpreparedness of European armed forces to fight protracted high-intensity wars. Accordingly, this chapter aims to outline the demand–supply equation of the European defence industry leading up to the Hungarian EU Presidency in 2024, and the adoption of the first-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy. This strategy aims to identify the drivers for developing the European Defence Industrial and Technological Base (EDTIB) as a defence ecosystem by the 2030s, enabling the sustainable provision of arms that European countries may need to defend themselves on European soil and uphold their interests. The following analysis provides an overview of the trends leading up to 2024 for enhancing European defence industrial production, research and development. The chapter is structured as follows: first, it outlines the dynamics of the changing European security environment and threat perception, followed by an assessment of European capability gaps and policy responses aimed at closing these gaps, including an improved record of defence investments. The main argument is that despite the constraints of EDTIB in the early 2020s, such as the effects of three decades of underinvestment, fragmentation of production capacities, shortcomings in providing raw materials and access to cutting-edge technology, as well as shortages of manufacturing capabilities and skilled manpower, there are nevertheless opportunities to remedy this situation. Drivers for comprehensive and efficient European defence industrial cooperation are being developed, including better-aligned strategic planning and defence capability development, currently underpinned by increasing defence spending, extensive joint defence procurements, and research and development (through the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through Common Procurement Act and the European Defence Industry Programme, supported by Permanent Structured Cooperation, the European Defence Fund, and the European Peace Facility).
Emerging and Innovative Military Technologies in the EU Member States: Background and Issues
Authors: Pawlikowski Andrzej
Published: December 2024

This chapter explores the evolving landscape of military technologies in the European Union (EU) the member states, covering its background, trends, and challenges. Rapid technological advancements have shaped military capabilities, requiring a comprehensive understanding by policymakers, defence analysts, and scholars. This historical overview emphasises the collaborative efforts and the impact of geopolitical shifts on defence strategies. The chapter examines emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous systems, cyber capabilities, and space-based innovations, illustrating their integration into military operations through case studies. Ethical, legal, and security issues are analysed, including consideration of autonomous weapons, cyber warfare legal frameworks, and proliferation risks. The chapter also examines standardisation challenges across the EU, and also rivalry between the U.S., China, and Russia. The impacts on the EU’s power balance and global security, technological asymmetry, and cooperative measures are also discussed. The evolving military doctrines in the EU, influenced by technological advancements, are explored. The chapter concludes with a forward-looking perspective, offering policy recommendations for responsible innovation, collaborative research, and addressing the challenges inherent in the emerging technologies. Understanding these aspects is crucial to navigate the intricate military technology landscape and ensure a secure future for the European Union.
A Study of East Asian Security in Sino-American Strategic Competition
Authors: Zhou Bin , Wang Chunying
Published: December 2024

By using the comprehensive framework for security analysis of international system theory and intervening variables of policy-making in international relations, this article studies East Asian security in Sino-American strategic competition. After analyzing the discourses relevant with the US’s cognition of China in United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 from domestic, regional, inter-regional, and global levels, this article discovers that in the US’s eyes, China is a strong country and its approaching capability in the international system has already seriously impacted the existing international system and threatened its own hegemony, but China has its own problems domestically and its relations with its neighbors are very tense. Inferring from the US’s logic, it is discovered that the objective and subjective factors function positively and negatively to East Asian security, respectively. This article finally proposes five ways to reduce the risk of wars in East Asia.
Genetic Analysis of Autosomal Short Tandom Repeats Loci in The Libyan Western Mountain Population
Authors: Refaat Tabagh  , Asma Abuallag  , Mohamed Marwan  , Mohamed Al-Griw
Published: December 2024

There is a little investigation of the genetic diversity of the Libyan population. This study aimed to explore STR loci in the Libyan western mountain population to analyse its genetic landscape. Allele frequency for 15 autosomal STR loci (D8S1179, D21S11, D7S820, CSF1PO, D3S1358, THO1, D13S317, D16S539, D2S1338, D19S433, VWA, TPOX, D18S51, D5S818, FGA) included in the Identifiler®Plus kit were investigate in 120 random unrelated individuals from the Westerner Mountain area of Libya. No deviations from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium were seen, with the exception of D8S1179, D21S11, D3S1358, TH01 and FGA loci. A total of 129 alleles were observed with the corresponding allelic frequencies ranging between 0.00417 and 0.47917 of the studied sites were observed, and that alleles 8 and 12 are the highest frequency for all studied areas for the TPOX and D5S818 sites respectively had a value of (0.47917). D18S51 was also observed to be the most diverse site (Expected heterozygosity: 0.88312 and probability of matching: 0.0354). The results indicate that the 15 STR loci have a significant genetic diversity among studied individuals and are suitable for personal identification in the criminal field, and the importance of this work lies in the creation of a database of frequency distribution of allelic frequencies to be used for criminal identification, identification of missing persons and paternity tests.
Hiperrealitas dan Perubahan Gaya Komunikasi Gen Z pada TikTok
Authors: Deviona Elrizfa , Alamiyah Syifa Syarifah
Published: December 2024

Maraknya tren TikTok yang berkembang di masyarakat menjadikan hadirnya realitas baru yang jauh lebih nyata dari realitas sesungguhnya. TikTok membawa perubahan dalam pola hidup khususnya pada generasi Z termasuk di dalamnya yakni perubahan gaya komunikasi sehari-hari. Melalui penelitian ini, peneliti mencoba memahami bagaimana perubahan gaya komunikasi yang terjadi pada generasi Z sebagai bentuk hiperrealitas TikTok. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yakni metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi melalui tahap wawancara kepada 5 informan yang merupakan mahasiswa Gen Z di Surabaya, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan TikTok memberikan dampak pada gaya komunikasi yang digunakan para informan. Perubahan gaya komunikasi terjadi dalam 2 tipe yakni perubahan gaya komunikasi yang digunakan pada media sosial untuk pencitraan diri dan perubahan gaya komunikasi dalam kehidupan sehari - hari. Informan yang melakukan gaya komunikasi untuk membentuk citraan diri di media sosial yakni informan yang aslinya memiliki karakter tenang dan pendiam. Namun, di TikTok ia bisa berekspresi dengan bebas menggunakan gaya komunikasi yang dramatis. Sedangkan, pada informan yang mengalami perubahan gaya komunikasi sehari-hari, hal ini terjadi melalui pengimplementasian tren istilah-istilah TikTok dan juga gestur gerakan tubuh yang digunakan. Contoh nyatanya yakni, seperti mengacungkan jempol dan kelingking untuk mendeskripsikan keren dan penggunaan kata-kata “anjay”, “anjir”, “rilcuy” secara spontan.
Peran Kepuasan Kerja dalam Meningkatkan Kreativitas Guru: Strategi Manajemen Sekolah untuk Menciptakan Lingkungan Kerja yang Mendukung
Authors: Seruni Seruni , Hikmah Nurul , Hidayat Nandang
Published: December 2024

Kepuasan kerja adalah elemen krusial yang memengaruhi kinerja dan kreativitas para guru. Dalam artikel ini, dibahas mengenai peranan kepuasan kerja dalam mendorong kreativitas guru serta strategi yang dapat diterapkan oleh manajemen sekolah untuk membangun lingkungan kerja yang mendukung. Dengan merujuk pada berbagai penelitian dan data yang ada, artikel ini menyimpulkan bahwa lingkungan kerja yang positif dapat meningkatkan kepuasan kerja, yang pada akhirnya berkontribusi pada peningkatan kreativitas guru. Kepuasan kerja menjadi faktor yang signifikan dalam menunjang kreativitas guru dalam proses pembelajaran. Artikel ini juga menyoroti strategi manajemen sekolah yang bisa diimplementasikan untuk menciptakan lingkungan kerja yang kondusif. Melalui tinjauan literatur, terungkap adanya hubungan positif antara kepuasan kerja dan kreativitas guru, yang dapat berkontribusi pada peningkatan kualitas pendidikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan perspektif bagi para pemangku kebijakan pendidikan dan manajemen sekolah dalam menciptakan suasana kerja yang lebih baik bagi guru.
Pengaruh Keterampilan Manajerial Kepala Sekolah dan Motivasi Kerja Guru terhadap Kompetensi Profesional Guru Sekolah Dasar Negeri Gugus Kartini Kecamatan Parakan Kabupaten Temanggung
Authors: Chomariyah Siti , Nurkolis Nurkolis , Ginting Rosalina Br.
Published: December 2024

Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui adanya (1) pengaruh kompetensi pedagogik guru terhadap kualtitas pembelajaran, (2) pengaruh kepemimpinan intruksional kepala sekolah terhadap kualitas pembelajaran, dan (3) pengaruh kompetensi pedagogik guru dan kepemimpinan instruksional kepala sekolah terhadap kualitas pembelajaran. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif, uji prasyarat, uji hipotesis, dan uji regresi dengan menggunakan aplikasi komputer SPSS 22 for windows. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu (1) uji t parsial kompetensi pedagogik guru terhadap kualitas pembelajaran diperoleh nilai t hitung (6,334) > t tabel (1,981) dengan nilai R square sebesar 0,874 (2) uji t parsial kepemimpinan instruksional kepala sekolah terhadap kualitas pembelajaran diperoleh nilai t hitung (4, 052) > t tabel (1,981) dengan nilai R square sebesar   0,849, dan   3) uji   F simultan   kompetensi   pedagogik guru   dan kepemimpinan instruksional kepala sekolah terhadap terhadap kualitas pembelajaran diperoleh nilai Fhitung sebesar (217,786) >Ftabel (3,08) dengan nilai R square 0,891. Dari hasil tersebut diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa (1) terdapat pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan antara kompetensi pedagogik guru terhadap kualitas pembelajaran. dengan pengaruh yang kuat sebesar 76,4%. (2) terdapat pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan antara kepemimpinan instruksional kepala sekolah terhadap kualitas pembelajaran dengan pengaruh yang kuat sebesar 72,1%, dan (3) terdapat pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan antara kompetensi pedagogik guru dan kepemimpinan instruksional kepala sekolah terhadap kualitas pembelajaran dengan pengaruh yang kuat sebesar 79,4%.
Pelaksanaan Pembinaan Anak Berhadapan dengan Hukum Kasus Pengulangan Tindak Pidana di Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak Klas II Kota Pekanbaru
Authors: Pasaribu Alexandro Lowis , Widodo Teguh
Published: December 2024

Kejahatan merupakan segala tindakan yang bertentangan dengan hukum norma sosial yang berlaku di masyarakat. Pelaku tindak pidana di masyarakat tidak hanya dilakukan oleh anggota masyarakat yang sudah dewasa, tetapi juga dilakukan oleh anggota masyarakat yang masih anak-anak atau yang biasa kita sebut dengan kejahatan anak atau perilaku jahat anak, masalah yang kita hadapi sekarang adalah adanya anak-anak pelaku tindak pidana yang "kambuh" atau masih melakukan pengulangan tindak pidana. Setiap manusia bisa menjadi pelaku tindak pidana, baik orang dewasa maupun anak-anak sebagai negara hukum jika seorang anak terbukti melakukan tindak pidana melalui proses pengadilan. Setelah putus bersalah dan membacakan putusan, anak terdakwa berubah status menjadi anak berhadapan dengan hukum dan akan dibina di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan yakni Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak (LPKA). Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui Bagaimana pelaksanaan pembinaan dan kendala pelaksanaan pembinaan anak pelaku pengulangan tindak pidana di LPKA Klas II Kota Pekanbaru, Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian ini kualitatif deskriptif. Data yang diperlukan dalam penelitian bersumber dari data primer dan data sekunder. teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan adalah dengan cara observasi, wawancara mendalam dan dokumentasi, Teknik analisis data yang digunakan oleh peneliti mengunakan reduksi data, penyajiaan data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teori struktural fungsional dari Talcott Parsons. Hasil Peneltian yang diperoleh adalah: (1) Pelaksanaan Pembinaan kepribadiaan dan pembinaan kemandirian di LPKA klas II kota Pekanbaru sudah berjalan dengan efektif, (2) dalam pelaksanaan pembinaan terdapat kendala yakni Faktor keluarga, masyarakat, motivasi, sarana dan prasana.
Comprehensive air quality analysis in Karbala: Investigating the relationships between meteorological factors and pollutants across different landscapes
Authors: ALI HAYDER H. , WAHAB BASIM I. , AL-HMEED HAYDER M. ABDUL
Published: December 2024

Atmospheric elements interact with pollutants in complex, multidimensional ways, affecting air quality. Understanding these relationships requires a comprehensive analysis of time-series weather and pollutant data which has a negative or positive impact on the ecosystem and human health. This study examines the relationships between meteorological factors and air pollutants in Karbala, Iraq, using data from January 2021 to June 2024. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed that photochemical smog (45-46%), particulate matter (20-22%), and meteorological effects on particulates (14-16%) are the main factors influencing air pollution. PM2.5 was the dominant pollutant, impacting air quality on 84-88% of days, followed by ozone on 12-16%. Winter showed the best air quality, while summer had no "Good" days. Among the four areas studied, the desert suburb had the cleanest air, and the industrial area the most polluted. These findings offer crucial insights for air quality management in the region.
Meteorological and satellite-based data for drought prediction using data-driven model
Authors: SULIMAN ALI H. AHMED
Published: December 2024

This work presents a data-driven model, the Artificial Neural Network-Multilayer Perceptron Neural Network (ANN-MLP), for use in meteorological drought deciles index (DDI) predictions over various climatic sub-zone. Two types of rainfall data from meteorological weather stations (WSs) and satellite-based estimates of PERSIANN (Precipitation Estimation from Remotely Sensed Information using Artificial Neural Network) were adopted. This work considered the calculated DDI (DDI original) from WSs to train and develop the proposed algorithm at three sub-zones (ANN-MLP-DDI models). The newly developed model was tested for DDI prediction using PERSIANN, and compared with the calculated DDI original from WSs. The results positively revealed that the ANN-MLP-DDI models showed high performance (Correlation coefficient r= 0.981) for DDI prediction against the DDI original from WSs. It can be concluded that data-driven models are feasible for drought prediction, and this work could help water managers in mitigating drought impacts and in providing information for policy makers
Comparative evaluation of different solar radiation models with Angstrom-Prescott model for Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
Authors: SINGH YADVENDRA PAL , TOMAR A. S. , SHARMA VIKAS , CHANGADE NITIN M. , YADAV K. K
Published: December 2024

This study evaluates the performance of six solar radiation models for Hazaribagh in Jharkhand by comparing their estimates with those derived from the Angstrom-Prescott (A-P) model, which served as the benchmark reference. The results revealed significant variability in model performance on both a monthly and seasonal basis. The Togrul-Onat and Ertekin-Xaldiz models tended to overestimate solar radiation, particularly during the summer months, while underestimating it in the remaining months. In contrast, the Ogelman model consistently underestimated solar radiation throughout the entire year. The Almorox-Hontoria model showed only minor overestimations in certain months, while the Chen model primarily overestimated during the spring and early summer. On a monthly scale, all selected models showed a positive correlation with the standard Angstrom-Prescott (A-P) model, with R² values ranging from 0.52 to 0.99. Notably, the Almorox-Hontoria model exhibited the strongest positive correlation (R² = 0.993) with the A-P model, identifying it as the most reliable for estimating solar radiation. On a seasonal scale, the models generally performed well, with R² values ranging from 0.85 to 0.99. However, the Togrul-Onat and Ertekin-Xaldiz models exhibited weaker correlations with the A-P model, particularly during the Zaid season, indicating their limitations in accurately estimating average daily solar radiation during this period. These results highlight the necessity of careful model selection and calibration to account for seasonal variability. Overall, the Almorox-Hontoria model demonstrated the highest accuracy and consistency across both monthly and seasonal scales, emphasizing the importance of adjusting models to specific temporal and geographic conditions.
Interpretive Inconsistencies in the Issue of Political Alignment With the Proposed International Measures to Combat Climate Change
Authors: Margineanu Elena
Published: December 2024

The causes of environmental problems are highlighted by the discrepancies between the official positions of international institutions and alternative, often marginalized, views. The predominant funding of a single environmental ideology limits the ability of actors in administration, civil society, education and the media to express different perspectives in relation to state responses to climate change. This situation raises questions about the absence of relevant factors that could influence the environment, in addition to anthropogenic emissions. Analysis of weather modification technologies and environmental policies suggests the need for a new approach to environmental protection. Independent, rigorous scientific assessment and legal regulation of climate technologies and fluctuations in solar activity — are essential to promoting balanced models of sustainability and sustainability. In this framework, the strategic importance of not perpetuating a monopolistic vision of environmental issues is highlighted, because the exclusion of alternative scientific perspectives from global climate debates can lead to ineffective policies and international conflicts new in structure and nature.
On Teaching the Discipline of „Medical Law” to Law Students
Authors: Pisarenco Constantin
Published: December 2024

In their work, the authors analyze the limitations in teaching the discipline of „Medical Law” to law students. It has been determined that the main limitations include an suboptimal place in the curriculum, a mismatch between educational programs and contemporary practical requirements, a lack of practical experience among students, gaps in interdisciplinary training, and insufficient attention to ethical aspects. To overcome these limitations, the authors have developed recommendations for improving educational programs, enhancing the practical orientation of teaching, and developing interdisciplinary approaches.
The Educational Ideal—a Procustian Notion of Human Rights and Liberties
Authors: Vlaescu George
Published: December 2024

This paper attempts to capture some of the relationships that have arisen in the European cultural space between human rights and the „queen“ of educational systems, the educational ideal, in the context of the somewhat abrupt transition of formal education from faith to secularization, from nationalism to interculturalism. A study that delves into the dysfunctionality of these relationships on a historical time scale, with the aim of inviting reflection and encouraging the promotion of human rights in contemporary education systems.
Legal Nature of Pauline Action (III)
Authors: Fala Nicolae , Poalelungi Mihai
Published: December 2024

From a practical point of view, there is no longer a need for a consolidated theory of the Pauline action to explain all its aspects, but it would be sufficient to evoke the general principle in the form of the prohibition of defrauding the rights of creditors, which should be developed in a praetorian way through judicial precedents. The Pauline action is built on some derogations from the fundamental principles of civil law, namely the principle of freedom of contract, the relativity of the effects of the contract and the inviolability of property.
Maximizing the Entity’s Value Through Financial Balance Analysis From a Patrimonial Perspective
Authors: Nagy Cristina Mihaela , Ghica Elena Doina
Published: December 2024

The objectives of this article are to provide both a theoretical and practical understanding of the concepts of patrimony, financial balance, social capital, and goodwill; to determine the legal nature of patrimony; to identify its component elements; and to understand the role of financial balance analysis from a patrimonial perspective in the operation of an entity. The patrimony at the start of an entity’s activity is subject to changes due to cash flows during the financial period, as well as modifications in the value of patrimonial elements as a result of price dynamics, changes in stock prices, and the exchange rates of foreign currencies held. These factors influence profitability by either increasing or decreasing revenues, independently of the company’s efforts.
Transfer of Convicted Persons — Form of International Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
Authors: Sorbala Mihail , Rosca Ion
Published: December 2024

International judicial cooperation in criminal matters is a very topical challenge in the field of law, both due to its importance and the complexity it involves, with national and international consequences. From this remarkable angle, it should be emphasized that international legal assistance in criminal matters represents an extremely important field within international cooperation between states and is a form of international legal cooperation. In this sense, the transfer of convicted persons represents, in addition to the other forms of international legal cooperation in criminal matters, therefore, an important form of international legal cooperation, or an institution, action of international cooperation in criminal matters.
The Guarantee of Human Dignity in the Case-Law of the Constitutional Court of Republic of Moldova
Authors: Turcan Serghei
Published: December 2024

Human dignity is listed among the fundamental values that are reference points for the constitutional system of the Republic of Moldova. Dignity is an inalienable attribute of the individual, a value that constitutes the basis of all human rights and prohibits any humiliating or degrading attitude towards the individual. Every human being deserves to be respected unconditionally, dignity being part of the essence of human rights. Therefore, human dignity cannot be affected in cases of restricting the exercise of a fundamental right. In its case-law regarding the amount of the minimum wage, the Constitutional Court established that human dignity is not compatible with poverty and, therefore, the state authorities cannot claim to have taken into account the dignity of its citizens when the minimum wage does not allow the individual to cross the poverty threshold.
Les pratiques de coordination du proche aidant dans le cadre du parcours de santé… de la personne en situation de handicap : une étude exploratoire
Authors: Roure Elodie , Tosi Laetitia
Published: December 2024

En France, on estime à plus de 9 millions le nombre de proches aidant apportant une aide régulière à un proche en situation de handicap. Bien que considéré comme indispensable à la coordination du parcours de santé, peu d’études s’intéressent aux pratiques de coordination développées par le proche aidant. Cette étude exploratoire cherche à enrichir la littérature en identifiant les pratiques de coordination du proche aidant dans le cadre du parcours de santé de la personne en situation de handicap. Les premiers résultats obtenus permettent d’identifier et de détailler les composantes des pratiques de coordination préalablement identifiées au sein de la littérature : les pratiques de supervision, de communication et de médiation. La recherche soulève également l’émergence des pratiques de coordination réflexives. Nos résultats de terrain soulignent ainsi l’importance des pratiques de coordination développées par le proche aidant dans le cadre du parcours de santé de la personne en situation de handicap.
DIREITO E TECNOLOGIA: O USO DA INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL NA JUSTIÇA DO TRABALHO
Authors: Cabral Joao Pedro Gomes , Rocha Hudson Ferreira , Souza Ana Paula Jesus , Oliveira Danilo da Silva , Lima Juliano Freire
Published: December 2024

O uso da Inteligência Artificial (IA) tem impulsionado mudanças profundas em diversos setores da sociedade, incluindo a Justiça do Trabalho. Este estudo examina os impactos que a IA vem trazendo para o sistema judiciário trabalhista, destacando tanto os benefícios quanto os desafios dessa transformação tecnológica. As principais mudanças envolvem a automação de processos, o emprego de algoritmos para a organização e gestão de ações judiciais e até a substituição de certas atividades humanas por sistemas automatizados. No entanto, essa nova dinâmica também levanta questões éticas e jurídicas fundamentais, como a responsabilidade por falhas dos sistemas, a segurança de dados e o risco de discriminação causada pelos algoritmos. A pesquisa, fundamentada em revisão de literatura especializada, legislações atuais e estudos de caso práticos, conclui que a presença da IA na Justiça do Trabalho é importante, mas que deve ser implementada de forma equilibrada, respeitando princípios essenciais de justiça e igualdade.
DIVERSIDADE EDUCACIONAL: A ANÁLISE DA CULTURA NEGRA DIANTE DA LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA E O DIREITO PENAL
Authors: Oliveira Jocely Kadhija Silva de , Costa Georgiana Maria Ferreira da
Published: December 2024

Este artigo apresenta uma ação desenvolvida no subprojeto de língua portuguesa PIBID-UERN a partir da abordagem de uma palestra sobre a cultura negra. A proposta tem como objetivo desenvolver o conhecimento sobre culturalismo afrodescendente, ampliando as competências sobre conhecimentos gerais e específicos, contextualizando com a Língua Portuguesa e o Direito Penal. Metodologicamente, caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa-ação (Severino, 2013). Os resultados atestam a importância de levar para sala de aula temáticas que contribuam para o desenvolvimento social, estudantil e pessoal dos estudantes, promovendo exercício efetivo sobre cidadania.