bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Recent Trends in Auditing by Uncovering the Digital Age and Best Practices for Efficiency and Accuracy
Authors: Gemilang Ghaniya Arya , Ganish Ellyona Tehilla , Anggraeni Niken Dwi , Nugrahanti Trinandari Prasetyo
Published: September 2024

This article discusses recent developments in the field of auditing amid the rapidly evolving digital era. In the face of digital transformation, best practices in auditing to achieve higher efficiency and accuracy are the main focus. The discussion includes the application of the latest technology, audit strategies that are adaptive to digital changes, and steps to ensure accuracy in the audit process. Considering the challenges and opportunities that arise in the digital age, this article offers insight for audit professionals looking to strengthen their practices in the face of a dynamically changing business environment.
Implementation of Agent Systems in Big Data Management: Integrating Artificial Intelligence for Data Mining Optimization
Authors: M Amril Huda , Simamora Rani , Ulwi Krim
Published: September 2024

Background: The rapid growth of data generated across various domains necessitates advanced methodologies for effective data management and extraction of meaningful insights. Traditional data processing techniques often struggle with the volume, variety, and velocity of big data. The integration of Agent Systems and Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a promising approach to address these challenges by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of data mining processes.
Objective: This study aims to explore the implementation of Agent Systems in big data management, focusing on how the integration of AI can optimize data mining operations. By leveraging the capabilities of intelligent agents, we seek to improve the accuracy, speed, and scalability of data analysis.
Methods: A hybrid research methodology was employed, combining a systematic literature review with an empirical case study. The literature review analyzed previous research on Agent Systems, AI, and big data management to identify key trends and challenges. The empirical case study involved deploying an AI-integrated Agent System within a large-scale data environment to evaluate its performance. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as processing time, accuracy, and scalability were measured and analyzed.
Results: The findings indicate that the integration of AI within Agent Systems significantly enhances the data mining process. The system demonstrated a reduction in processing time by 40%, an increase in data analysis accuracy by 25%, and improved scalability, handling larger datasets more efficiently compared to traditional methods. These improvements were attributed to the autonomous and adaptive nature of agent systems, which enabled dynamic data processing and real-time decision-making.
Conclusion: The study concludes that the implementation of AI-integrated Agent Systems in big data management offers substantial benefits, including optimized data mining performance. This integration facilitates more efficient and effective data analysis, which is crucial for organizations dealing with large volumes of data. Future research should focus on further refining these systems and exploring their application across different sectors.
The Role of Public Relations in Managing and Delivering Information to the Public
Authors: Niswaty Risma , Aras Ade Nurul Ayu , Saleh Sirajuddin
Published: September 2024

This research aims to find out how the role of public relations in managing and conveying information to the people of Pinrang Regency is described. This research is qualitative, therefore to achieve the research objectives, data collection techniques are used, namely observation, interview and documentation techniques. There were 3 informants, namely the Head of the Public Communication Media Management Section, the Head of the Public Communication Media Management Section and the Staff of the Public Communication Media Management Section.The results of the study show that the role of public relations as a communication expert is tasked with conveying information to the public while receiving various directions and inputs from the Community Information Group (KIM). Public Relations as a problem solving process facilitator as a routine problem-solving facility carries out intense coordination with each KIM in each sub-district. Public Relations as a Communication Facilitator is tasked with establishing cooperative relationships with social media practitioners, actively and participatorically interacting with the community and providing understanding to the community and lastly, public relations as a Technician Facilitator is tasked with analyzing activities carried out by the community, including those that have a positive impact on the community itself, reporting on activities carried out by the community. This study proves that the implementation of the role of Public Relations in managing and conveying information to the community is going well so that the people of Pinrang Regency can get the information they need properly and appropriately.
PENGARUH PEMBERDAYAAN DAN KINERJA UMKM TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN ANGGOTA UMKM PADA KOMUNITAS JAWARA DI KECAMATAN SUKMAJAYA
Authors: Ramadhanti Suci , Mariah Mariah
Published: September 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of empowerment and performance of MSMEs on the welfare of MSME members in the Jawara Community in Sukmajaya District. This research uses descriptive quantitative methods. Data was obtained by distributing questionnaires using a Likert scale. The population in this study was members of the Jawara community in Sukmajaya District, totaling 642 people with a total sample of 87 respondents. The criteria for respondents were MSME actors who were members of the Jawara community, Sukmajaya subdistrict, Depok city and this research was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 20 software. Samples were taken using the probability sampling method. The results of research on the T test show that empowerment partially (alone) has an effect on welfare. Performance partially (separately) influences the welfare of MSMEs. Empowerment (X1) and Performance (X2) simultaneously influence Welfare (Y).
This is an open access article under the CC–BY-SA license.
Effect of the E3 Fitness Grips on Running Economy
Authors: Szabo Julie , Parr Brian , Holt Jarod , DeWitt Christopher
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the E3 Fitness Grips (BioGrip, Inc., Rancho Cordova, CA) on running economy, as measured by oxygen uptake (VO2), and heart rate (HR) during submaximal treadmill running. Eleven subjects, seven female and four male, completed a submaximal running test on a treadmill while VO2 and HR were measured continuously. After achieving steady-state at a speed and grade that elicited a VO2 equivalent to 70% VO2max, the subjects ran for five minutes holding the E3 Fitness Grips (G) and five minutes without the grips (NG). The tests were counterbalanced so half of the subjects held the grips first and half completed the NG condition first. The difference in VO2 and HR between the G and NG conditions were compared to determine the effect on running economy. The mean VO2 (33.2±4.6 vs. 33.2±4.6 ml⋅kg-1⋅min-1, p=0.96) and mean HR (172.0±8.9 vs. 172.8±8.9 beats⋅min-1, p=0.38) were not significantly different between the G and NG conditions during submaximal running. These findings suggest that the E3 Fitness Grips do not significantly alter running economy, as measured by VO2, or HR during submaximal treadmill running.
Balance Across Boundaries: Service Learning from an International Perspective
Authors: Fitts Teresa
Published: September 2024

Service-Learning provides students, faculty and community partners an opportunity to go beyond classroom and laboratory instruction to the application of theoretical principles, and the development of civic responsibility by forging meaningful relationships with community partners. Service-learning also enables faculty to broaden the cultural sensitivity and international exposure of students by engaging students in directed, purposeful projects aimed at supporting the goals of both the college and the international partners. We have a unique opportunity in Exercise Science to make lasting changes and improve global conditions relating to student learning and the physical inactivity crisis. The purpose of this article is to define service-learning, describe different types of service-learning projects, and discuss service-learning opportunities in international settings.
Recreational Cyclists: The Relationship Between Low Back Pain and Training Characteristics
Authors: Schulz Samantha , Gordon Susan
Published: September 2024

This study investigated the relationship between low back pain (LBP) and training characteristics in recreational cyclists. Purposive sampling was used to recruit sixty-six recreational cyclists from nine cycling clubs. Participants completed a survey reporting training characteristics and LBP behaviour during a usual week of cycling. This included percent of time spent cycling in three common riding positions, cycling terrain, average cycling pace, number of gears, days per week cycled and number of cycling events per year. Fifty percent reported LBP during or after cycling or smoking and LBP. Cyclists who reported LBP cycled significantly further in a usual week of cycling than cyclists who did not report LBP (p=0.022). An odds ratio indicated that people who cycle 160 km or more per week are 3.6 times as likely to experience LBP compared with people who cycle less than 160 km per week (OR=3.6, CI=1.29-10.15). Preference for riding with the hands on the brakes approached significance with respect to LBP reports (p=0.06). No other significant relationship between LBP and training characteristics was identified. In order to reduce the risk of LBP recreational cyclists who report LBP should consider decreasing cycling distance to less than 160 km per week.
Does a Physical Education Bout Alter Percent Body Fat and the Adiposity Health Risk Classification When Using Leg-to-leg Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Girls?
Authors: Fitzgerald Elise , Fatool Angela , Dixon Curt , Andreacci Joseph
Published: September 2024

The purposes of this investigation were to determine: 1) whether a structured in-school physical education exercise bout altered percent body fat (%BF) determined by leg-to-leg bioelectrical impedance analysis (LBIA); and 2) whether the potential exercise-induced %BF magnitude of change altered the health risk classification of the child. Methods: Seventy-six girls (age: 12.2 ± 1.0 yr; height: 153.9 ± 7.5 cm; body mass: 51.9 ± 15.5 kg; BMI: 21.7 ± 5.4 kg/m2) participated in this investigation. LBIA measured %BF values were obtained immediately before and within five minutes after completing a structured, in-school, physical education class. Results: Significant reductions (p < 0.0001) in mean %BF (25.0 ± 10.2 vs. 24.4 ± 10.3 %) were observed for the group following the physical education class. For the majority of the girls (88%), the %BF alteration was less than ± 2.0 %BF. More specifically, the %BF magnitude of change was ± 1.0 %BF in 64.5% of the girls, between 1.1 and 2.0 %BF in 23.7% of the girls, and by more than 2.0 %BF in 11.8% of the girls. Regardless of the %BF magnitude of change, all girls remained in the same adiposity classification category (healthy vs. unhealthy body fat) following exercise. Conclusion: Adhering to the pre-test exercise guideline appears unnecessary when using LBIA to categorize the health risk of an adolescent girl.
Concurrent Visual Feedback, Practice Organization, and Spatial Aiming Accuracy in Rapid Movement Sequences
Authors: Sherwood David , Duffell Brian
Published: September 2024

While the availability of visual feedback is a well-known factor influencing the accuracy of rapid aiming movements, little is known about how vision might interact with a contextual variable like practice organization. In the current study, the interaction of concurrent visual feedback (CVF) and practice organization on aiming movement accuracy was investigated in the dominant limb of 40 college-aged participants. Participants performed “triplets” of rapid aiming movements with a lightweight lever in the sagittal plane involving short (20°), medium (40°), long (60°) distances and were randomly assigned to one of four groups (n=10) in a 2 (Group: Blocked Practice, Random Practice) x 2 (Vision: CVF, no CVF) factorial design. Participants performed 24 triplets in acquisition and 10 triplets of a novel pattern (15°- 45°-15°) on transfer. Movement time was controlled by a metronome set at 1.43 cycles per second resulting in a cycle time of approximately 700 ms per movement. The constant error and overall error in distance were calculated for each distance and analyzed with separate 2 (Group) x 2 (Vision) x 3 (Movement) ANOVAs with repeated measures on the last factor. When CVF was available, contextual interference effects were shown by better accuracy for the blocked practice groups during acquisition compared to the random practice group. Without CVF, participants tended to overshoot the targets and contextual interference effects were minimized during acquisition and on the first transfer trial. Random practice resulted in better transfer performance compared to blocked practice for both vision conditions when all transfer trials were included in the analysis. The findings contributed to the current literature by demonstrating the importance of practice context and visual feedback to aiming accuracy.
Determination of Force Corresponding to Maximal Lactate Steady State in Tethered Swimming
Authors: Papoti Marcelo , Vitório Ricardo , Cunha Sérgio , Araújo Gustavo , Silva Adelino , Santhiago Vanessa , Martins Luiz , Gobatto Claudio
Published: September 2024

The main aim of the present investigation was to verify if the aerobic capacity (AC) measured in tethered swimming corresponds to the maximal lactate steady state (MLSS) and its correlation with 30 min and 400m free style swimming. Twenty-five swimmers were submitted to an incremental tethered swimming test (ITS) with an initial load of 20N and increments of 10N each 3min. After each stage of 3min, the athletes had 30s of interval to blood sample collections that were used to measure blood lactate concentrations ([La-]). The ACBI was determined by the abrupt increase in [La-] versus force (F). The points obtained between [La-] versus force (N) were adjusted by an exponential curve model to determine AC corresponding to 3.5mmol.l-1 (AC3.5) and 4.0mmol.l-1 (AC4.0). After these procedures, the swimmers performed maximal efforts of 30min and 400m in free style swimming. We used the distance performed in 30min and the time performed in 400m to calculate the median velocities (i.e. V30 and V400) of these protocols. After one week, in order to measure the MLSS, nine athletes performed three 30-min tethered swimming efforts with intensities of 90, 100, and 110% of ACBI. The ANOVA one-way was used to compare the ACBI, AC3.5 and AC4.0. Correlations between ACs, and between ACs and V30 and V400 (p<0.05) were determined using the Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The intensity corresponding to 100% of ACBI was similar to the MLSS. It was observed significant correlations of the aerobic capacities (i.e. ACBI, AC3.5 and AC4.0) with V30 (r>0.91) and V400 (r>0.63). According to our results, it is possible to conclude that the ACBI corresponds to the MLSS, and both the AC - individually determined - and the AC - determined using fixed blood lactate concentrations of 3.5 and 4.0mmol.l-1 - can be used to predict the mean velocity of 30min and 400m in free style swimming. In addition to that, the tethered swimming system can be used for aerobic development in places where official sized swimming pools are not available, such as rehabilitation clinics and health clubs.
Delayed Wound Healing: Can Exercise Accelerate it?
Authors: Keylock Todd , Young Hilary
Published: September 2024

Poorly healing wounds affect millions around the world, yet preventive methods and low-cost, effective treatments are few. Wounds heal quickly through well-coordinated phases in those who are healthy and active but can become chronically nonhealing as a result of disease and inactivity. Recently it has been reported that moderate aerobic exercise accelerated healing rates in the aged. High levels of inflammation are known to delay wound healing, and aging and disease are associated with chronically increased inflammation. Therefore, exercise may help speed healing by reducing inflammation to healthier levels not only in the aged, but also in other populations with increased inflammation. Further research is needed to better characterize the anti-inflammatory effects of exercise and specific mechanisms of accelerated wound healing.
Body Image as a Motivator and Barrier to Exercise Participation
Authors: Brudzynski Laura , Ebben William
Published: September 2024

This study examined self-reported relationships between motivations and barriers to exercise, frequency of exercise, and location of exercise to body image. The study surveyed 1044 students from a large Midwestern university. Respondents comprised of 689 (66.0%) females and 355 (34.0%) males with an age range of 17-55 years. Raw survey data were analyzed using independent content analysis. Most participants (76.8%) reported exercising while the remainder did not. Body image was a significant factor in determining the amount exercised for a majority of participants (58.3%), as well as the location of exercise for some (22.4%). Non-exercisers were satisfied with their overall appearance and did not identify body image as a significant barrier to exercise. However, non-exercisers, as well as exercisers, reported a desire to exercise more. Both exercisers (77.4%) and non- exercisers (90.9%) exercised more in the past and wished they exercised more currently (76.0% of exercisers and 88.8% of non-exercisers, respectively). These data show that body image was a motive to exercise amounts for exercisers, a barrier to exercise location for exercisers, but not a barrier to exercise for non-exercisers.
Riding position and lumbar spine angle in recreational cyclists: A pilot study
Authors: Schulz Samantha , Gordon Susan
Published: September 2024

This pilot study investigated the reliability of an inclinometer to assess lumbar spine angle in three different cycling positions, and explored the relationship between lumbar spine angle and riding position, anthropometry, bike measures and low back pain (LBP). Cyclists were recruited from two cycle clubs. Anthropometric variables and bike set-up were measured before participants’ bikes were secured in a wind trainer. Cyclists then adopted three positions for riding, upright on the handlebars, on the brake levers and on the drops, according to a random allocation. The angle of the lumbar spine was measured, using an inclinometer, at zero minutes and after cyclists had completed 10 minutes of cycling. Intra-measurer reliability for inclinometer use to measure lumbar spine angle in each position was excellent (ICC=0.97). The angle of the lumbar spine changed significantly over 10 minutes in the brake position (p=0.004). Lumbar spine angle at 10 minutes was significantly different between the brake and drop positions (p=0.018, p<0.05), and between upright and drop positions (p=0.012, p<0.05) Lumbar spine angle was not related to anthropometric measures. The change in lumbar spine angle varied from one degree of extension to 12 degrees of flexion, with increased flexion occurring in 95% of trials. An inclinometer has excellent intra-measurer reliability to measure lumbar spine angle in cycling positions. Future research with a sample of 72 or more participants is required to determine if there is a significant relationship between LBP and lumbar spine angle in different cycling positions.
The Short-Term Effect of Whole Body Vibration Training on Sprint Start in Collegiate Athletes
Authors: Roberts Brad , Hunter Iain , Hopkins Ty , Feland Brent
Published: September 2024

Whole body vibration (WBV) is characterized by a vibratory stimulus emitted throughout the body through the use of a vibrating platform on which the subject stands. Studies have shown over 30% increases in maximal explosive strength such as maximal speed biceps curl as well as increases in maximum dynamic force such as maximal sitting bench pull as the result of vibration. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of short term whole-body vibration on sprint starts among collegiate track athletes. On the first day eleven subjects were randomly assigned to either a non-vibration or vibration group for initial testing. The vibration group used whole body vibration along with their normal warm-up routine while the non-vibration group did not. Force measurements were taken where the starting blocks were placed using a force plate embedded under the track surface following the warm up. One week later the groups alternated. The results were then compared between vibration and non-vibration groups for individual athletes. The vibration protocol occurred for 60 s at 26 Hz with an amplitude of 4mm on a Galileo 2000 platform. Repeated measures analysis of the variance showed peak resultant force was 6% greater when the vibration platform was utilized prior to the start (p=0.013). Further research is needed to determine whether any meaningful differences exist in sprint start velocity as a result of WBV. There were no observed differences in the 30m sprint times.
Metodología para el seguimiento y evaluación de las políticas públicas de Medellín
Authors: Ruiz Molina Andrea , Torres Garcia Diana Carolina , Montoya Atehortúa Wilber Alberto , Valencia Medina Eliana , Molina Valencia Santiago , Pérez Hincapié Maria Isabel , Navarrete Betancur Janeth Catalina
Published: September 2024

The Office of the Comptroller General of Medellin (CGM) developed a methodology to comprehensively evaluate public policies, ensuring quality and relevance. This methodology adapts the “Hourglass” model and complements it with the “Synergy” guide of the Administrative Department of Planning (DNP) and concepts of the Public Policy Cycle. The proposed method includes three interdependent phases. The first validates the theoretical and technical rigor of the municipal agreements to be considered “Public Policy”. The second phase evaluates the implementation of the policy, determining actions, resources and the implementation model used: Top Down, Bottom Up or Mixed. The third phase performs the micro fiscal control, integrating the previous phases to carry out a transversal audit. This methodology allows the CGM to pronounce on the effectiveness and efficiency of public policies, providing a robust system for comprehensive evaluation. By adapting and complementing established methodologies, the CGM seeks to improve the management and results of the policies implemented in Medellín.
La necesidad de la cultura y el aseguramiento de la calidad estadística: experiencia de la AGR
Authors: Páez Grueso Darlin Tatiana
Published: September 2024

This article describes the process through which the General Auditor's Office of the Republic (AGR), in compliance with a constitutional mandate and aiming to strengthen its capacities, obtained certification for the quality of its statistical operation, which verifies and evaluates the management of territorial comptroller offices. The AGR relied on the Technical Standard for the Quality of the Statistical Process NTC PE 1000:2020, issued by DANE, the leader of the National Statistical System (SEN); the first global standard to establish quality requirements for generating statistics, as well as other statistical guidelines and standards. The challenges faced by the entity in each phase of implementation are detailed. With this experience of integrating the statistical process into its Management System, the AGR makes a methodological contribution that can be replicated by other fiscal control bodies, aiming to promote statistical culture and implement measures to ensure statistical quality.
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR ILMU PENGETAHUAN ALAM MATERI PESAWAT SEDERHANA MELALUI METODE GROUP INVESTIGATION DENGAN BANTUAN MEDIA NYATA PADA SISWA KELAS V SEMESTER II SDN V ARJASA
Authors: Mory Victor Febrianto  , Ratih Kesuma Dewi
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dengan menerapkan metode Group Investigation dengan bantuan media nyata pada mata pelajaran IPA materi Pesawat Sederhana untuk siswa kelas V semester II di SDN V Arjasa tahun pelajaran 2023/2024.  Siswa kelas V di SDN V Arjasa berjumlah 9 orang. Terdiri dari 4 siswa laki-laki dan 5 siswa perempuan. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah silabus, RPP, dan Lembar Kerja Siswa. Data-data yang diperlukan dalam penelitian tindakan kelas ini diperoleh melalui proses wawancara dengan guru wali kelas V mengenai proses belajar siswa selama ini. Bagaimana mengajak siswa untuk mampu aktif dan kreatif saat proses belajar mengajar berlangsung. Data juga diperoleh melalui hasil observasi penerapan metode Group Investigation dan tes formatif khusus mata pelajaran IPA materi Pesawat Sederhana untuk siswa-siswi kelas V di SDN V Arjasa Kecamatan Arjasa Kabupaten Situbondo. Data penunjang lainnya yaitu catatan lapangan serta foto kegiatan yang sedang dilaksanakan. Penelitian ini menggunakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas sebanyak 2 siklus. Siklus I terdiri dari tahap identifikasi masalah, perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Siklus II terdiri dari tahap perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil belajar siswa kelas V di SDN V Arjasa pada mata pelajaran IPA materi Pesawat Sederhana mengalami peningkatan dan memenuhi kriteria ketuntasan minimum serta dinyatakan tuntas secara klasikal.
PENERAPAN MODEL KOOPERATIF TIPE JIGSAW UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR MATA PELAJARAN IPA MATERI PESAWAT SEDERHANA PADA SISWA KELAS V SEMESTER II SDN 9 PATOKAN
Authors: Setia Wulandari
Published: September 2024

Pendidikan IPA diharapkan dapat menjadi wahana bagi peserta didik untuk mempelajari diri sendiri dan alam sekitar, serta pengembangan lebih lanjut dalam menerapkannya di dalam kehidupan sehari- hari hingga menjadi manusia yang bermartabat. Pembelajaran IPA sebaiknya dilaksanakan secara inkuiri dan berbuat untuk memperoleh pemahaman yang mendalam tentang alam dan menumbuhkan kemampuan berpikir, bekerja dan bersikap ilmiah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: mengetahui penerapan model Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar pada mata pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam materi pesawat sederhana pada siswa kelas V semester II SDN 9 PATOKAN tahun ajaran 2023-2024. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus, masing-masing siklus mencakup tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan model Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar mata pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam materi pesawat sederhana pada siswa kelas V semester II SDN 9 PATOKAN .
STRATEGI GURU DALAM UPAYA PENINGKATAN MORAL SISWA di MTs MIFTAHUL ULUM ARJASA KABUPATEN SITUBONDO
Authors: Risa Haidayati  , Siti Seituni
Published: September 2024

Strategi merupakan komponen penting dan mempunyai pengaruh yang besar terhadap keberhasilan pembinaan kerena dengan adanya strategi maka suatu tujuan yang telah direncanakan akan mencapai hasil yang dinginkan, maka yang menjadi fokus kajian dalam penelitian ini adalah strategi guru dalam peningkatan moralitas siswa. Seiring berkembangnya ilmu pengetahuan teknologi, Banyak dampak yang telah dihasilkan dari perkembangan tersebut, baik itu berupa dampak positif maupun dampak negatif. Perubahan zaman ke abad 21 kini membawa setiap lapisan masyarakat pada kemajuan Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi (IPTEK). Namun, kemajuan IPTEK yang seharusnya mampu menciptakan masyarakat madani ternyata malah mengikis pentingnya nilai-nilai kesopanan, ajaran baik tentang perbuatan dan kelakuan (akhlaq) atau sering kali kita sebut sebagai moral. Maka, untuk mengatasi degradasi moral ada upaya yang harus dilakukan yaitu salah satunya dengan strategi-strategi tepat yang digunakan oleh guru dalam memperbaiki moral dan anak bangsa yang berkarakter. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan tekhnik observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Dan penelitian ini menghasilkan data bahwa Strategi Guru di sekolah  dalam Membina moral  Siswa di MTS Miftahul Ulum yaitu dilakukan melalui metode keteladanan dengan cara memberikan keteladanan atau contoh yang baik dan mulia kepada siswa atau guru harus bisa digugu dan ditiru. Artinya guru harus bisa memberi contoh dan bisa jadi contoh yang baik bagi baik dilingkungan sekolah maupun di luar lingkungan  sekolah. Adapun  Strategi yang lain yaitu melalui metode nasehat dan melalui metode pembiasaan.
PEMAKAIAN BAHASA MADURA DIKALANGAN MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS ABDURACHMAN SALEH SITUBONDO
Authors: Rosyidatul Imama  , Inna Wahida
Published: September 2024

Artikel ini menginvestigasi pemakaian bahasa Madura oleh mahasiswa dalam komunikasi sehari-hari, entah itu dengan dosen, teman, orang tua, ataupun tetangga baik itu di dalam kampus maupun diluar kampus. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan menganalisis data dari wawancara dan observasi melalui angket berupa tabel terhadap mahasiswa Universitas Abdurachman Saleh Situbondo khususnya parodi FKIP 1B tentang pemakaian bahasa Madura sesuai dengan tingkatannya. Dalam penggunaanya bahasa Madura terdiri dari 4 tingkatan antara lain: 1) “Enja’ iye”, 2) “Engghi enten”, 3) “Engghi- Bhunten”, 4) “Abdhi- dhalem/ Ajhunan Dhalem”. Dalam  penelitian, diperoleh hasil rata-rata mahasiswa menggunakan bahasa Indonesia saat berkomunikasi dengan dosen dan saat  pembelajaran didalam kelas dan penggunaan bahasa Madura Madura “enja’ iye” dan “engghi enten” digunakan  pada saat berkomunikasi dengan teman, orang tua maupun didalam masyarakat. Bahasa "enjek iye" penggunaanya kurang sopan jika lawan bicaranya lebih tua dari kita, akan tetapi ini sudah menjadi kebiasaan, sehingga tidak begitu dipermasalahkan. Kami memberikan sebuah penguatan dan upaya mengenalkan bahasa Madura yang lebih halus untuk digunakan kembali dalam berinteraksi terhadap seseorang yang lebih tua, yakni penggunaan bahasa Madura "engghi bhunten" karena di dalam intonasi tersebut sangat elok untuk diterapkan pada saat berkomunikasi kepada yang lebih tua. Implikasi dari penelitian ini dapat memberikan wawasan untuk lebih memahami pemakaian bahasa Madura yang baik sesuai dengan tingkatannya dan pelestarian bahasa Madura agar tetap digunakan dalam berkomunikasi sehari hari karena sebagian mahasiswa belum mendukung pelestarian bahasa dan budaya lokal di lingkungan pendidikan tinggi.
PENGGUNAAN BAHASA GAUL DI KALANGAN REMAJA DI SITUBONDO
Authors: Ayu Erina , Adelia Rovita , Hofifah Hilda
Published: September 2024

Bahasa memainkan peran penting dalam kehidupan sosial dan budaya individu. Globalisasi dan kemajuan teknologi informasi telah mengubah cara remaja berkomunikasi di Situbondo, salah satu daerah di Indonesia. Remaja sering berbicara dengan slang, singkatan, atau neologisme. Untuk mendapatkan informa si yang diinginkan, peneliti melakukan survei terhadap penonton untuk mengetahui perkembangan bahasa gaul di Situbondo dan dampak dari bahasa gaul tersebut. Hasil dari wawancara yang dilakukan dengan cermat menunjukkan bahwa remaja seusia itu lebih mudah menggunakan dan memahami bahasa gaul, terutama ketika mereka berada di sekitar teman dekat mereka. Selain itu, situasi dan kondisi yang memungkinkan penggunaan bahasa gaul harus dipertimbangkan.
Language plays an important role in the social and cultural life of individuals. Globalization and advances in information technology have changed the way teenagers communicate in Situbondo, one of the regions in Indonesia. Teenagers often speak with slang, abbreviations, or neologisms. To obtain the desired information, the researcher conducted a survey of the audience to find out the development of slang in Situbondo and the impact of the slang. The results of the carefully conducted interviews showed that teenagers of that age more easily use and understand slang, especially when they are around their close friends. In addition, situations and conditions that allow the use of slang should be considered.
Depression in the Face of Racism: A Socio-Psychological Analysis of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ’s Short Story “The Thing Around Your Neck
Authors: Gamini Fonseka EA
Published: September 2024

The short story “The Thing Around Your Neck” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie encapsulates the escapade of a migrant American Visa Lottery winner from Nigeria. A poor Nigerian, her image of America used to be influenced by some socio-cultural stereotypes promoted by Hollywood and various types of political and commercial media institutions. Soon, she finds no truth in what she used to believe about America as an economic heaven. She learns about America’s immoral give-and-take policy from her surrogate uncle who makes sexual advances towards her. She finds higher education extremely expensive and engages in the rat race to support herself as a waitress at a restaurant, a part-time student, and a breadwinner for her family in Nigeria. Constantly subjected to acute depression and loneliness, she feels stifled and suffocated in bed every night. Thanks to her white American lover, she recovers from it. Yet, so sensitive in mind, her body reacts to even the slightest emotional disappointment by getting frozen and irresponsive. Often, her dark complexion proves highly detrimental to her happiness as a black American. Although she is accepted by her lover’s parents, in her daily life, she experiences insults from both blacks and whites she meets in the streets. Such realities appear dark and negative and repulse her faith in the so-called sophistication of the American people. However, by the time she decides to visit Nigeria to commiserate with her mother bereaved by her father’s demise, her white American lover proves to be an inseparable tour de force.
Utilisation Versus Enshrinement: Sibling Conflict over Heritage in Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” from an Anthropological Perspective
Authors: Gamini Fonseka EA
Published: September 2024

Through Mrs Johnson’s household, Alice Walker illustrates a microcosm of the Afro-American ethnic culture in the US. A victim of racial segregation and discrimination, Mrs Johnson remains a single parent with two daughters to look after, while living in a simple tin-roofed cottage located in a remote village. Despite her suffering from trauma caused by her previous house being burnt to ashes, she manages to play her role as a perseverant mother devoted to her two daughters, ancestors, religion, community, and above all her Afro-American ethnicity. The short story covers Mrs Johnson’s painful meeting with her younger daughter Dee after several years of absence from home, which spans over a couple of hours but enlightens her on what is happening to her Afro-American ethnic community in the process of sophistication achieved through the institutionalised form of education that Dee has already received. Dee’s repulsion against her new house which Mrs Johnson has qualms about, is ironically superimposed by her newly developed anthropological appreciation of the household goods of Afro-American ethnic character it shelters. Her passionate struggle to possess handmade items of ethnic value belonging to the house leads to a conflict between Dee and her sister Maggie who is backed by their mother Mrs Johnson. Her intervention in preserving the rights of Maggie appears to Dee as a retrogression in the current trends of ethnicity-inspired commodity culture. A headstrong outspoken woman by nature, Mrs Johnson reduces Dee’s condescending criticism to laughter and celebrates her victory over the new fashion-centric value system.
Achieving Confiscation Abroad by the Authorities of Ukraine (Legal and Tactical Issues)
Authors: T. Girginov Anton
Published: September 2024

This research paper addresses the problem of depriving serious criminals of their financial powers to commit further criminal activities. It is focused on the confiscation of their unjustified wealth deposited abroad. The difficulties to achieve this result and the possibilities to overcome them are explained.
Explainability Imperative of Generative Artificial Intelligence Navigating the Moral Dilemma of AI in Nigeria and Charting a Path for the Future
Authors: Chinyere Christian Emedo
Published: September 2024

This paper explores the explanability imperative in the context of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and its crucial role in addressing the concerns posed by AI technology in Nigeria. This underscores the ethical necessity for AI systems, especially generative ones to provide clear and understandable explanations for their decisions and actions. Although the advent of generative AI undoubtedly heralds the future and however, has also exposed Nigerian society to new vulnerabilities that seemingly are detrimental to our epistemic agency and peaceful political settings. Employing the phenomenological method of philosophical inquiry here, we discovered that this new technology has posed big threats to the future world, and that Nigeria falls amongst this new technology users. To navigate the moral dilemma caused by Generative Artificial Intelligence, this paper suggests many proactive approaches like the development of localized AI explainability standards, the regulatory frameworks, and educational initiatives to promote awareness and understanding of AI systems in Nigeria. By prioritizing the Explanability Imperative, Nigeria can chart a path towards a future whereby AI technologies aligned with societal values, upholds standard education, and as well contributes positively to the nation’s development. This paper encapsulates the importance of AI explainability in Nigeria’s AI landscape and its potential to shape a more ethically responsible and transparent AI future.
Grain size distribution and heavy minerals in the sediments of Sungai Dungun, Terengganu
Authors:   Department of Geoscience, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia, Asrul Amir Intan Nur Dania , Ismail Mohd Suhaili ,   Department of Geoscience, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia, Sokiman Mohamad Shaufi ,   Department of Geoscience, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia, Jamaludin Siti Nur Fathiyah ,   Department of Geoscience, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia
Published: September 2024

Twenty-one samples of sediments were collected from the center of the river channel and 13 sediment samples collected from the riverbank were analysed for their textural parameters (mean, standard deviation, skewness, and kurtosis) to determine the mineral size. The results indicate that sediments from both the center of the channel and the riverbank were dominated by very coarse sand and very fine gravel. Heavy minerals in the sediment were separated using bromoform for density separation, as well as magnetic separation. Ilmenite, magnetite and cassiterite were abundant in the middle of the channel whereas rutile and zircon were found to be dominant at the riverbank.
Análisis del concepto de gravedad relativo al delito de daños informáticos
Authors: Cruz Palmera Roberto
Published: September 2024

El trabajo estudia uno de los principales problemas relacionados con el delito de daños informáticos, la ausencia de un concepto de gravedad previsto en la norma (art. 264 del Código Penal). Para construir una propuesta interpretativa que logre una solución al problema, se revisan los elementos estructurales del tipo y se estudia la Directiva (UE) 2013/40 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo para luego emitir una reflexión sobre la importancia del término gravedad. Seguidamente, se expone una crítica general del comportamiento delictivo, de lance en lance se expone la propuesta de solución y, por último, las conclusiones.
The emergence of visual category representations in infants’ brains
Authors: Yan Xiaoqian , Tung Sarah Shi , Fascendini Bella , Chen Yulan Diana , Norcia Anthony M , Grill-Spector Kalanit
Published: September 2024

Organizing the continuous stream of visual input into categories like places or faces is important for everyday function and social interactions. However, it is unknown when neural representations of these and other visual categories emerge. Here, we used steady-state evoked potential electroencephalography to measure cortical responses in infants at 3–4 months, 4–6 months, 6–8 months, and 12–15 months, when they viewed controlled, gray-level images of faces, limbs, corridors, characters, and cars. We found that distinct responses to these categories emerge at different ages. Reliable brain responses to faces emerge first, at 4–6 months, followed by limbs and places around 6–8 months. Between 6 and 15 months response patterns become more distinct, such that a classifier can decode what an infant is looking at from their brain responses. These findings have important implications for assessing typical and atypical cortical development as they not only suggest that category representations are learned, but also that representations of categories that may have innate substrates emerge at different times during infancy.
Dopamine increases protein synthesis in hippocampal neurons enabling dopamine-dependent LTP
Authors: Fuchsberger Tania , Stockwell Imogen , Woods Matty , Brzosko Zuzanna , Greger Ingo H , Paulsen Ole
Published: September 2024

The reward and novelty related neuromodulator dopamine plays an important role in hippocampal long- term memory, which is thought to involve protein synthesis-dependent synaptic plasticity. However, the direct effects of dopamine on protein synthesis, and the functional implications of newly synthesized proteins for synaptic plasticity, have not yet been investigated. We have previously reported that timing- dependent synaptic depression (t-LTD) can be converted into potentiation by dopamine application during synaptic stimulation (Brzosko et al., 2015) or postsynaptic burst activation (Fuchsberger et al., 2022). Here we show that dopamine increases protein synthesis in mouse hippocampal CA1 neurons, enabling dopamine-dependent long-term potentiation (DA-LTP), which is mediated via the Ca
2+
-sensitive adenylate cyclase (AC) subtypes 1/8, cAMP, and cAMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA). We found that neuronal activity is required for the dopamine-induced increase in protein synthesis. Furthermore, dopamine induced a protein synthesis-dependent increase in the AMPA receptor subunit GluA1, but not GluA2. We found that DA-LTP is absent in GluA1 knock-out mice and that it requires calcium-permeable AMPA receptors. Taken together, our results suggest that dopamine together with neuronal activity controls synthesis of plasticity-related proteins, including GluA1, which enable DA-LTP via a signalling pathway distinct from that of conventional LTP.
Generating serum-based antibodies from tumor-exposed mice: a new potential strategy for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma treatment
Authors: Liu Zheng
Published: September 2024

Current cancer treatment strategies continue to face significant challenges, primarily due to tumor relapse, drug resistance, and low treatment efficiency. These issues arise because certain tumor cells adapt to the host immune microenvironment and evade the immune system. This study presents a new cancer immunotherapy strategy using serum-based antibodies from mice exposed to mouse cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (mCSCC). The experiment was conducted in three stages. In the first stage, mCSCC cells were isolated and expanded cultured from DMBA/TPA-induced mCSCC. In the second stage, these expanded tumor cells were injected into healthy mice to stimulate the production of anti-tumor antibodies. In the final stage, therapeutic serum was extracted from these healthy mice and reintroduced into the tumor-bearing mice. An ELISA assay was utilized to analyze the levels of p53, Bcl-xL, NF-κB, and Bax. The results showed that the serum treatment not only reduced tumor volume but also reversed changes in p53, Bcl-xL, NF-κB, and Bax. In conclusion, this study developed a new immunotherapeutic strategy for treating mCSCC. However, further research is needed to fully comprehend the mechanism of this serum treatment.
Additional feedforward mechanism of Parkin activation via binding of phospho-UBL and RING0 in trans
Authors: Lenka Dipti Ranjan , Dahe Shakti Virendra , Antico Odetta , Sahoo Pritiranjan , Prescott Alan R , Muqit Miratul MK , Kumar Atul
Published: September 2024

Loss-of-function Parkin mutations lead to early-onset of Parkinson’s disease. Parkin is an auto-inhibited ubiquitin E3 ligase activated by dual phosphorylation of its ubiquitin-like (Ubl) domain and ubiquitin by the PINK1 kinase. Herein, we demonstrate a competitive binding of the phospho-Ubl and RING2 domains towards the RING0 domain, which regulates Parkin activity. We show that phosphorylated Parkin can complex with native Parkin, leading to the activation of autoinhibited native Parkin in trans. Furthermore, we show that the activator element (ACT) of Parkin is required to maintain the enzyme kinetics, and the removal of ACT slows the enzyme catalysis. We also demonstrate that ACT can activate Parkin in trans but less efficiently than when present in the cis molecule. Furthermore, the crystal structure reveals a donor ubiquitin binding pocket in the linker connecting REP and RING2, which plays a crucial role in Parkin activity.
SIRT2-Mediated ACSS2 K271 Deacetylation Suppresses Lipogenesis Under Nutrient Stress
Authors: Karim Rezwana , Teng Wendi , Behram Cameron , Lin Hening
Published: September 2024

De novo lipogenesis is associated with the development of human diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and obesity. At the core of lipogenesis lies acetyl coenzyme A (CoA), a metabolite that plays a crucial role in fatty acid synthesis. One of the pathways contributing to the production of cytosolic acetyl-CoA is mediated by acetyl-CoA synthetase 2 (ACSS2). Here, we reveal that when cells encounter nutrient stress, particularly a deficiency in amino acids, Sirtuin 2 (SIRT2) catalyzes the deacetylation of ACSS2 at the lysine residue K271. This results in K271 ubiquitination and subsequently proteasomal degradation of ACSS2. Substitution of K271 leads to decreased ubiquitination of ACSS2, increased ACSS2 protein level, and thus increased lipogenesis. Our study uncovers a mechanism that cells employ to efficiently manage lipogenesis during periods of nutrient stress.