bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Parameter Estimation of Three-Diode Photovoltaic Model Using Reinforced Learning-Based Parrot Optimizer with an Adaptive Secant Method
Authors: Kullampalayam Murugaiyan Nandhini , Chandrasekaran Kumar , Devapitchai Magdalin Mary , Senjyu Tomonobu
Published: December 2024

In the developing landscape of photovoltaic (PV) technology, accuracy in simulating PV cell behaviour is dominant for enhancing energy conversion efficiency. This study introduces a new approach for parameter estimation in the three-diode PV model, a basis in the representation of PV cell characteristics. The methodology combines a reinforced learning-based parrot optimizer (RLPO) with an adaptive secant method (ASM) to fine-tune the parameters governing the PV model. The RLPO algorithm is inspired by the mimetic ability of parrots, i.e., foraging, staying, communicating, and fear noticed in trained Pyrrhura Molinae parrots, as it influences reinforced learning mechanisms to adaptively explore and exploit the search space for optimal parameter sets. Simultaneously, the ASM enhances the convergence rate through an iterative adjustment mechanism, responding to the curvature of the objective function, thereby ensuring accuracy in parameter estimation. The combination of the RLPO and ASM addresses the complexities and non-linearities inherent in the PV model, offering a robust framework for parameter estimation. Through extensive simulations, the proposed method demonstrated superior performance in terms of accuracy, convergence speed, and reliability when compared to existing algorithms. The empirical results emphasize the effectiveness of integrating a reinforced learning strategy with an adaptive method in handling the details of PV model parameterization. These outcomes show that the algorithm can handle issues related to optimization in PV systems, opening the door to progress in sustainable energy technologies.
The Impact Mechanism of Non-Economic Policies on Social and Investor Disagreement in China: A Dual Analysis Based on Empirical Evidence and DSGE Models
Authors: Liu Jianing , Ma Junjun , Tai Yafei
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the integration of non-economic policies into the framework for assessing macroeconomic coherence as applied by the Chinese government, with a particular focus on green policies. We examine the impact of non-economic factors on social disagreement and investor disagreement (expectations), and how these influences interact with macroeconomic regulation, employing both empirical evidence and dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) theoretical models. In the basic analysis section, we merge statistical data on social divergence with policy implementation, utilizing multiple regression and deep neural network models. Our findings provide direct evidence that non-economic policies significantly regulate social sentiment. Additionally, theoretical analyses using contagion models, grounded in real textual data on social and investor divergence, demonstrate that expectations of social sentiment can ultimately affect economic variables. In the extended analysis, we enhance the classic DSGE model to delineate the pathways through which non-economic policies impact the macroeconomy. Drawing from our analyses, we propose specific optimization measures for non-economic policies. The results indicate that targeted policy optimization can effectively manage social disagreement, thereby shaping expectations and harmonizing non-economic with economic policy initiatives. This alignment enhances the coherence of macroeconomic policy interventions. The innovative contribution of this study lies in its provision of both theoretical and empirical evidence supporting the formulation of non-economic policies for the first time, alongside specific recommendations for improving the consistency of macroeconomic policies.
Embryotoxicity of Diafenthiuron to Zebrafish (Danio rerio) After Advanced Oxidation Treatment
Authors: Su Menglan , Bao Rongkai , Gao Bo , Liao Xiaobin , Xiao Peng , Li Wenhua
Published: December 2024

Diafenthiuron is a novel derivative of thiourea and is highly toxic to non-target organisms, necessitating its efficient removal from wastewater before discharge. This study compared diafenthiuron removal efficiencies at a target concentration of 1 µM using three methods: a 4 mg/L ozone (O3) treatment; an ultraviolet (UV) light treatment, applying UV254 radiation with a fluence of 60 mJ/cm2 for 10 min; and a combined O3/UV treatment utilizing ozone and ultraviolet light. An acute toxicity assessment was conducted using a modeled zebrafish embryo (Danio rerio). The diafenthiuron removal efficiencies were 49.59%, 54.51%, and 68.90% for the UV light, O3, and O3/UV treatments, respectively. The treatments showed additional benefits of exerting no negative impacts on the survival rate, heart rate, or body length of the zebrafish larvae posttreatment. The survival and heart rates at 120 hpf, as well as the body length at 96 and 120 hpf, showed significant differences between the advanced oxidation and 1 μM diafenthiuron treatment groups. However, these parameters remained consistent with those of the control group. The three treatments alleviated the spatiotemporal downregulation of the liver-specific marker fabp10a caused by diafenthiuron exposure. The UV light and O3/UV treatments were efficient at degrading diafenthiuron, causing decreased reactive oxygen species levels and increased pomc and prl expression levels. The O3-treated diafenthiuron and 1 μM diafenthiuron treatments increased the reactive oxygen species levels and decreased the pomc and prl expression levels. The combined O3/UV treatment showed the highest removal efficiency and the least toxicity, making it the most effective method for diafenthiuron degradation. This study provides valuable insights into the treatment of diafenthiuron-laden wastewater.
Integrating Convolutional Attention and Encoder–Decoder Long Short-Term Memory for Enhanced Soil Moisture Prediction
Authors: Han Jingfeng , Hong Jian , Chen Xiao , Wang Jing , Zhu Jinlong , Li Xiaoning , Yan Yuguang , Li Qingliang
Published: December 2024

Soil moisture is recognized as a crucial variable in land–atmosphere interactions. This study introduces the Convolutional Attention Encoder–Decoder Long Short-Term Memory (CAEDLSTM) model to address the uncertainties and limitations inherent in traditional soil moisture prediction methods, especially in capturing complex temporal dynamics across diverse environmental conditions. Unlike existing approaches, this model integrates convolutional layers, an encoder–decoder framework, and multi-head attention mechanisms for the first time in soil moisture prediction. The convolutional layers capture local spatial features, while the encoder–decoder architecture effectively manages temporal dependencies. Additionally, the multi-head attention mechanism enhances the model’s ability to simultaneously focus on multiple key influencing factors, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of complex environmental variables. This synergistic combination significantly improves predictive performance, particularly in challenging climatic conditions. The model was validated using the LandBench1.0 dataset, which includes multiple high-resolution datasets, such as ERA5-land, ERA5 atmospheric variables, and SoilGrids, covering various climatic regions, including high latitudes, temperate zones, and tropical areas. The superior performance of the CAEDLSTM model is evidenced by comparisons with advanced models such as AEDLSTM, CNNLSTM, EDLSTM, and AttLSTM. Relative to the traditional LSTM model, CAEDLSTM achieved an average increase of 5.01% in R2, a 12.89% reduction in RMSE, a 16.67% decrease in bias, and a 4.35% increase in KGE. Moreover, it effectively addresses the limitations of traditional deep learning methods in challenging climates, including tropical Africa, the Tibetan Plateau, and Southeast Asia, resulting in significant enhancements in predictive accuracy within these regions, with R2 values improving by as much as 20%. These results underscore the capabilities of CAEDLSTM in capturing complex soil moisture dynamics, demonstrating its considerable potential for applications in agriculture and water resource monitoring across diverse climates.
Exploring Similarities and Differences in Water Level Response to Earthquakes in Two Neighboring Wells Using Numerical Simulation
Authors: Lan Shuangshuang , Mao Zhengtan , Chen Daian , Gu Hongbiao
Published: December 2024

The seismic effect of well water level is complex and variable, and even if both wells are located in an area with similar tectonic and hydrogeological conditions, they exhibit slightly varying response characteristics to the same earthquake. Wells BB and RC, located about 100 km apart in the southwest of the Huayingshan fault zone in the Sichuan and Chongqing regions, exhibited obvious similarities and differences in their co-seismically response and sustained recovery characteristics during the Wenchuan Ms8.0 earthquake. Based on the dislocation theory and fluid–solid coupling theory, this study developed the seismic stress–strain model and the response model of pore pressure to seismic stress using Coulomb 3.3 and COMSOL 6.3, respectively. Simulation findings indicate that both BB and RC are located in the expansion zone, where their water levels show a co-seismic step-down. The amplitudes of BB and RC water levels are 83 cm and 81 cm, which are approximately 10 cm smaller than the actual values. The recovery times are 60 d for BB and 3 h for RC, closely resembling the actual values. Furthermore, the numerical results from different scenarios show that the recovery time of pore pressure is reduced by several times when the permeability of the confining layer overlying the observed aquifer increases by one order of magnitude or the thickness decreases, and this change is more sensitive to the permeability. It is clear that the confining condition has an important impact in the response time of sustained changes in well water levels, which may also help to explain the variations in the characteristics of sustained changes in wells BB and RC.
Methodological approach to determining the content of integrated reporting of an agricultural company
Authors:   Russian Timiryazev State Agrarian University, Moscow, Russia, Dzhikуa М. К.
Published: December 2024

The article develops a methodological approach to the formation of information
on the sustainability of agricultural production in integrated reporting. Based on
the comparative analysis of international standards and guidelines, the possibilities of
their application by agricultural companies to reflect information on sustainable development
are identified, a classification of national and international regulatory documents
in the field of sustainable development for the preparation of reports on the sustainable
development of the company is proposed, a generalized algorithm for determining
the structural elements of the integrated report, the stages and methodology for their
presentation is developed, and the composition of the disclosed non-financial information
is proposed. The results obtained can be used to form a structural element on
the sustainability of agricultural production in the integrated reporting of an agricultural
company and adjust its sustainable development strategy.
Improving the methodology for determining the level of materiality when planning and conducting an audit
Authors:   Udmurt State Agrarian University, Izhevsk, Russia, Alborov R. A. , Kozmenkova S. V. ,   National Research Nizhny Novgorod State University named after N.I. Lobachevsky, Russia, Alborov G. R. ,   Udmurt State Agrarian University, Izhevsk, Russia, Dzhikiya K. A. ,   Russian State Agrarian University named after K.A. Timiryazev, Moscow, Russia
Published: December 2024

Of great importance in audit practice is a more reliable establishment of the
level of materiality in planning and conducting an audit of accounting (financial) statements
of commercial organizations. In this regard, the article examines the theoretical
provisions and regulatory framework for using the concept of materiality in the audit
of accounting (financial) statements. A more advanced methodology for determining
the level of materiality in planning and conducting an audit of accounting (financial)
statements of a commercial organization has been developed, which allows auditors
to apply the principle of materiality in forming an audit opinion on the reliability of the
accounting (financial) statements of a given economic entity.
Uso de algoritmos não convencionais no ensino da aritmética básica
Authors: Machado Godoy João Paulo , Milani Raquel
Published: December 2024

O presente trabalho apresenta resultados parciais da pesquisa por nós realizada, intitulada: “Desse jeito também dá: a valorização de caminhos alternativos aos algoritmos convencionais para a resolução de problemas aritméticos em sala de aula”. A pesquisa tem como objetivo compreender em que medida uma prática de ensino de aritmética nos Anos Iniciais do Ensino Fundamental que dá ênfase nos algoritmos alternativos, em contraposição aos convencionais, contribui com a educação matemática numa perspectiva mais dialógica e crítica. O aporte teórico utilizado é a vertente da Educação Matemática Crítica. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa em andamento na qual investigamos a nossa própria prática pedagógica enquanto educador de crianças dos Anos Iniciais do Ensino Fundamental, por meio de instrumentos como a observação participativa, diário de bordo, rodas de conversa, produções das crianças e materiais didáticos. Os dados estão sendo analisados à luz das teorias elencadas, na busca por unidades ou categorias que traduzam convergências. Espera-se, ao final, que a pesquisa busque entender as contribuições de uma prática de ensino fundada na valorização dos algoritmos alternativos. Atualmente, foi finalizada a revisão de literatura e o desenho do arcabouço teórico e metodológico da pesquisa, e alguns dados já foram coletados e analisados. Para este estudo, traremos 1) um panorama da pesquisa, com elementos do arcabouço teórico e metodológico escolhidos e 2) a revisão de literatura realizada, com as categorias encontradas.
Public common-sense assumptions about mathematics
Authors: Ma Jasmine Y. , Velamur Arundhati , Turan Nurdan , Ali R. Blake  , Lauren Vogelstein  , Molly L. Kelton  , Wendy Barrales
Published: December 2024

Circulating public discourses about mathematics and mathematics learning shape how families and students make sense of their experiences with schooling. In the United States, these discourses can play a large role in how public education policy is developed due to the commitment of public school boards to hearing community voices as well as a recent (but not new) increase in the organization of well-funded conservative parent groups working to maintain–and exacerbate–the inequitable educational opportunities that persist in this country. In this paper we analyze public discourse around mathematics learning in one New York City local school board meeting. Using tools from interaction analysis, we examined the discourse surrounding a proposal to reinstate test-based screening for middle school admissions. We delineated two key features of “common-sense” assumptions around mathematics learning that circulated in this meeting–math learners stay on a one-dimensional learning trajectory, and with varying rates of advancement–and investigated how these assumptions played out in the construction of a figured world of “schooled mathematics.” We argue that the consequences that necessarily follow from these common-sense assumptions construct mathematics as hierarchical and fixed, placing learners on a one-dimensional learning trajectory.  Finally, we locate this set of emergent assumptions in the neoliberal racial project and consider the ways in which they shape a particular imagination of schooling and mathematics under neoliberalism.
Collaging illustrated mathematical word problems
Authors: Caligari Laura , Norén Eva , Valero Paola
Published: December 2024

In a mathematical educational context, mathematical word problems are an established practice with the aim to connect to students’ everyday life. Drawing on Neo-material perspectives and art based research methods we explore collage as a way to critically engage with illustrated mathematical word problems. We challenge the view of mathematical knowledge production as an objective, value-neutral and disembodied process by performing agential cuts with(in) illustrated mathematical word problems from two Swedish mathematical textbooks. The perspectives and methods mobilize sensibilities that advance new points of views. Hence, contributing to broaden the range of qualitative research methods and paradigms studying mathematical word problems.
El discurso sobre la industria forestal en las revistas APSI y Análisis (1974 a 1986)
Authors: Maurelia-Burgos Felipe Arturo , Pacheco-Pailahual Stefanie Katleen , Valdebenito Luis Nitrihual
Published: December 2024

Esta investigación tiene como objetivo analizar las construcciones discursivas de las revistas de oposición APSI y Análisis en torno a la industria forestal durante los años 1974 a 1986 por medio del Análisis Crítico del Discurso (ACD), atendiendo a las figuras relevantes, sus recorridos figurativos y valoraciones temáticas, además de reconocer posiciones de poder de estas mismas y así conocer manifestaciones discursivas implícitas y explícitas en los textos. Los resultados difieren por su posición crítica respecto a los medios tradicionales, pero mantienen un discurso cercano a las categorías de progreso cuando de recursos naturales se trata; se cuestiona la orientación del modelo, pero no hay grandes rupturas epistemológicas y ontológicas con la colonialidad y expresiones sutiles de racismo.
Integración de la auditoría ambiental y la responsabilidad social empresarial en el Perú
Authors: Moscoso-Paucarchuco Ketty Marilú
Published: December 2024

La investigación consiste en analizar el nivel de integración existente entre la auditoría ambiental y la responsabilidad social empresarial en la Región Junín, Perú. El enfoque empleado combina elementos cuantitativos y cualitativos, de tipo aplicado. En la vertiente cuantitativa, se adopta un nivel correlacional, mientras que, en la cualitativa, se opta por una metodología descriptiva. La recolección de datos se llevó a cabo a través de encuestas dirigidas a una muestra seleccionada por oportunidad (121) Contadores Agremiados, y mediante entrevistas a (12) Auditores, permitiendo la aplicación de la triangulación DITRIAC. Esta aproximación holística contribuyó a mejorar la confiabilidad y robustez de la investigación. Los hallazgos cuantitativos revelan una integración positiva entre ambas variables (0.598) con un p-valor de ,000, significativo a un nivel de confianza de 0.05. Asimismo, se observó una integración importante entre la dimensión sistémica (0.252), eficiencia empresarial (0.481), prospectiva estratégica (0.520) y rol protector (0.568) de la auditoría ambiental, todas con p-valores menores a 0.05, con la responsabilidad social empresarial (RSE). En concordancia con las observaciones cualitativas, se ratifica la hipótesis propuesta por la autora. Se concluye que el mejoramiento de las prácticas de auditoría ambiental conlleva a un aumento en la RSE, configurándose una integración positiva.
Las posibilidades de una “algocracia”
Authors: Ayala-Colqui Jesús
Published: December 2024

Existe una considerable literatura crítica sobre las tecnologías de la información, los algoritmos, el big data y la inteligencia artificial. Ahí se enfatiza en la manera cómo tales herramientas han permitido el desarrollo de nuevas formas de poder y control sobre los individuos. No obstante, es menester también pensar las nuevas alternativas de emancipación colectiva que permiten aquellas. Así, por ejemplo, se han propuestos los conceptos de e-democracia, ciberdemocracia, wikidemocracia y comunismo digital, cibercomunismo. El objetivo de este artículo es, por tanto, discutir con los conceptos señalados a fin de avizorar sus posibles usos emancipatorios.
El sentido de la expresión jurídica
Authors: Yanten Cabrera Diego Fernando
Published: December 2024

El presente artículo pretende establecer, mediante el trasfondo de un lenguaje compartido, la analiticidad del lenguaje de los derechos, determinando la posibilidad misma de una tal objetividad, estructurando el modo por el que ha de ser comprendida la forma del acceder al objeto aludido y la especificidad de un trascender que, por su propia índole, ha de coincidir con características pre-determinadoras, lo que conduce, necesariamente, a la determinación de la habitabilidad extralingüística del decir que, en una cierta forma, encuentra el «algo» que refiere. La analítica de un tal lenguaje conducirá a la aprehensión de la índole de la proposición, pues, de la relación establecida en el «es», entre el predicado y el sujeto de la enunciación, puede ser derivada, a su vez, el concepto de existencia o el de cópula, lo que, significaría el alcance de un «dirigirse a…» el algo que, en cada caso, el derecho pretende ser.
Racism and mathematics education
Authors: Ince Jamaal Adetoro
Published: December 2024

This paper seeks to discuss the connections between racism and the mathematics education Black students receive in the urban mathematics classroom in the city of Newark. Racism continues to exist in this world and has been reformed in systematic ways in our society, and with these reforms there exists inequality in quality mathematics education offered to Black students, and as a result less future opportunities in mathematics related fields. This article will highlight experiences of the author and analyzed data from the students of Newark. To connect these experiences with current racist systems first a brief history of the origins of racism is discussed as well as the implications of racial identities and how that can affect certain groups of people. Then a conceptual framework is explained which was used to analyze the experiences which include the concepts of: racial identity, mathematical identity, and foregrounds. Then there are different topics of racism in education discussed such as the apparent disconnection between racism and mathematics education although there disparities and inequalities in the mathematics opportunities offered and the way that Black people are portrayed in society in general. The paper ends with a review of the data analysis to learn about the perspectives of students and their thoughts on race and the mathematics education that they receive.
Diálogo, responsabilidad y educación matemática
Authors: Barwell Richard
Published: December 2024

No El mundo está en dificultades y las matemáticas están implicadas. Somos educadores matemáticos: profesores, investigadores, activistas. ¿Cuál es nuestra respuesta? ¿Cuál es nuestra responsabilidad? En la primera parte de este texto, sintetizo las características de la educación matemática que podríamos necesitar: responsabilidad, crítica, imaginación, incertidumbre, llevada a cabo en un espíritu de relacionalidad ética, humildad, libertad de aprendizaje y reconocimiento del valor fundamental de cada ser humano, criatura no humana, lengua, cultura y ecosistema, y de nuestra dependencia de ellos para nuestra propia existencia y supervivencia. En la segunda parte, propongo el dialogismo como una postura epistemológica para la educación matemática de la que se derivan estas características. Desarrollo algunos de los fundamentos epistemológicos del dialogismo, basándome especialmente en la obra de Bajtin sobre el lenguaje y su filosofía del acto. Estas ideas incluyen el significado, la respuesta, la capacidad de respuesta, la interdependencia y la no finalidad. Ilustro estas ideas en relación con dos situaciones: el lenguaje y la diversidad cultural en las aulas de matemáticas; y el papel de las matemáticas en el contexto de la biodiversidad. Concluyo subrayando que pensar dialógicamente sobre las matemáticas en una época de problemas apunta a la importancia de nuestra responsabilidad mutua en cada momento de nuestra existencia.
Mathematics education in the times of Manuvadam and massive privatization
Authors: Subramanian Jayasree
Published: December 2024

Mathematics has, not only a long history in India like in any other ancient civilization, but it also carries a very high value in the present-day India, basically because of its importance in engineering education. India has made some important contributions to mathematics in the last 150 years. Yet, such a description hides the fact that ‘India’ here refers to a tiny minority of Hindu dominant caste middle-class men (and a couple of women from the same socio-cultural and economic background).  Though precolonial India had indigenous traditions of education, the caste and gender to which one belonged determined what kind of education one could get. It is only during the colonial rule that access to education was made independent of one’s caste and it is only as late as 2009 that India made the right to education a fundamental right, making free and compulsory education available for all up to the age of fourteen.
КОНЦЕПЦІЯ ШЕСТИ ТИПІВ УЧАСТІ ДЖ. Л. ЕПШТЕЙН
У ПІДГОТОВЦІ МАЙБУТНІХ УЧИТЕЛІВ
ДО ПАРТНЕРСЬКОЇ ОСВІТНЬОЇ ВЗАЄМОДІЇ
Authors: Біницька К. , Юр’єва К. , Беземчук Л.
Published: December 2024

Здійснено огляд концепції шести типів участі Джойс Л. Епштейн з метою окреслення можливостей використання її ідей та досвіду її послідовників для підготовки майбутніх учителів початкової школи та мистецьких дисциплін до реалізації партнерської освітньої взаємодії в майбутній професійній діяльності. Зазначено, що актуальність порушеної проблеми підготовки майбутнього вчителя до реалізації ідей партнерської освітньої взаємодії зумовлена необхідністю модернізації системи шкільної освіти в Україні на засадах Концепції Нової української школи. Партнерську освітню взаємодію визначено як педагогічний засіб реалізації педагогіки партнерства та стимулювання співпраці, спілкування, активності вчителів, учнів, їхніх батьків, соціального оточення – місцевої громади. Аналіз понад 30 опублікованих у період з 2009 по 2024 рік праць українських дослідників засвідчив, що в Україні повідними принципами педагогіки партнерства стали гуманізм та індивідуальний підхід до особистості учня, її розвитку та соціалізації. При цьому на вітчизняних теренах виник окремий організаційно-педагогічний феномен – школа-родина. Партнерство інтегрує специфічний потенціал різних соціальних інституцій: сім’ї, закладу освіти та місцевої громади. Виявлено, що заклади загальної освіти англомовних країн (США, Велика Британія, Австралія) часто вибудовують партнерську взаємодію з учнями, їхніми сім’ями та місцевою спільнотою на основі концепції шести типів участі Джойс Л. Епштейн. Розкрито етапи становлення концепції шести типів участі, в якій авторка деталізує зміст спільної роботи в шістьох основних сферах партнерства дітей, сім’ї та громади і школи: виховання, комунікація, волонтерство, навчання вдома, діяльність з прийняття рішень, співпраця з місцевою громадою. Схарактеризовано діяльність і здобутки послідовників Дж. Л. Епштейн у США, Великій Британії та Австралії. Аналіз комплексу документів австралійської Рамкової схеми партнерства між сім’єю та школою (Family-school partnerships framework) показав, що її сім ключових вимірів (Seven key dimensions) – спілкування, поєднання навчання в школі та вдома, створення спільнот та ідентичностей, визнання ролі сім’ї, консультування щодо прийняття рішень, співпраця за межами школи, участь – є органічним продовженням і розвитком шести обґрунтованих свого часу Дж. Л. Епштейн типів участі. Окреслено своєрідну систему взаємодії закладу освіти, сімей учнів і місцевої громади в КНР, засновану на спільній діяльності з естетичного виховання та мистецької освіти учнів і населення. Зроблено висновок про доцільність упровадження ознайомлення з ідеями концепції шести типів участі Дж. Л. Епштейн та напрацюваннями її послідовників у процес професійної підготовки майбутніх учителів початкових класів і вчителів мистецьких дисциплін до реалізації партнерської освітньої взаємодії.
Unravelling the apoptosis induction potential of Amomum cardamomum seed: A combination in silico and in vitro approach
Authors: Khairani Salsabila Putri , Cuandra Kevin Nathaniel , Ramadhannisa Zerlina Dwi , Rahman Aldi Tamara , Arisanty Dessy , Hilbertina Noza
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Breast cancer remains a prevalent global malignancy and necessitates a treatment regimen, which is often accompanied by substantial side effects. To address this challenge, alternative therapies with fewer adverse effects are urgently needed. Amomum cardamomum has displayed promising anticancer potential. This study aimed to investigate the impact of A. cardamomum seed on T47D breast cancer cell viability and the ability to induce apoptosis, utilizing in silico and in vitro approaches. Methods: The samples were extracted utilizing the maceration method using ethanol 96% solvent. In addition, the bioactive constituents were identified through phytochemicals and GC/MS analysis. Cell viability was assessed through MTT assay at various concentrations with 24 and 48-hour incubation periods and compared with the control cells. Apoptosis patterns were visualized by Immunofluorescence assay and analyzed utilizing ImageJ software. In silico analyses included three distinct tests, namely pharmacokinetics analysis (ADMET), bioactivity prediction (PASS), and molecular docking. Results: The A. cardamomum seed extract inhibited the growth of the cells with an IC50 value of 97.28 μg/mL in 48 hours of the incubation period. Immunofluorescence assay exhibited that the extract induced apoptosis in over 50% of T47D cells. In silico approaches identified bicyclogermacrene, Germacrene-D, and δ-cadinene as potential JAK3, BRAF v600e, and MMP9 protein inhibitors. These compounds exhibited stronger binding affinities to critical amino acids than control ligands. Conclusion: This research presents compelling evidence that the A. cardamomum extract has anticancer activity against breast cancer by preventing growth and inducing apoptosis.
Predicting and Reducing Patient Waiting Times in Dental Clinics Using Machine Learning: A Case Study from Türkiye
Authors: Keskin Abdulkadir
Published: December 2024

Long waiting times in polyclinics are a critical factor affecting patient satisfaction and the efficient use of healthcare personnel and resources. This study applied machine learning (ML) algorithms to predict and reduce patient waiting times in a dental clinic in Türkiye. The daily data collected from the clinic included variables such as patient satisfaction, appointment patients, Walk-in patients, number of doctors and nurses, and dental technicians on duty. Six ML algorithms were tested: Decision Trees (DT), Linear Regression (LR), Support Vector Machines (SVM), Gaussian Process Regression (GPR), Kernel Regression (KR), and Neural Networks (NN). Among these, the GPR model achieved the best performance, accurately predicting patient waiting times with an R2 value of 0.936 and RMSE of 0.075. This study highlights the potential of ML methods to enhance operational efficiency in healthcare management.
ROLA AKTYWNOŚCI FIZYCZNEJ W KSZTAŁTOWANIU DOBROSTANU SPOŁECZNEGO STUDENTÓW
Authors: Szarek Stanisław , Bombiak Edyta
Published: December 2024

Physical activity is one of the most important determinants of a healthy lifestyle. It has a positive effect on many aspects of the proper functioning of the body. It can also have a positive impact on social well-being and building relational capital. The purpose of the investigation was to determine the impact of sports activity of students of the University of Siedlce on their level of satisfaction with various aspects of social relationships. The research was carried out using the diagnostic survey method using a questionnaire. They covered 109 students. The research confirmed the hypothesis that there is a relationship between physical activity and their satisfaction with social relationships. Research has confirmed that physical activity has a positive impact on social well-being.
Культурно-средовое многообразие Россиии цивилизационное единство сообществСеверной Евразии
Authors: АВАНЕСОВА Г.А.
Published: December 2024

Автор обосновывает научное понимание культурной среды, а также проблем средового многообразия и культурного единства в сложном сообществе. Анализ проводится в рамках культурологии, теории цивилизаций, с опорой на методы исторической и актуальной компаративистики, на идеи синергетики, системологии и др. Трансформации средового многообразия и культурного единства исследуются в ключе самоорганизации древних межплеменных сообществ Северной Евразии, а также в фокусе спонтанных межсредовых связей, государственного их регулирования в Российской империи/СССР. Во втором случае процессы средового многообразия и единства трактуются как механизмы цивилизационного развития и как факторы, влияющие на устойчивость государства.

The author substantiates the scientific understanding of the cultural environment, as well as the problems of environmental diversity and cultural unity in a complex community. The analysis is carried out within the framework of culturology, the theory of civilizations, based on the methods of historical and actual comparative studies, the ideas of synergetics, systemology, etc. Transformations of environmental diversity and cultural unity are investigated in the key of self-organization of ancient tribal communities of Northern Eurasia, as well as in the focus of spontaneous inter-environmental relations, their state regulation in the Russian Empire/USSR. In the second case, the processes of environmental diversity and unity are treated as mechanisms of civilizational development and as factors affecting the stability of the state.
Эволюция системы образования в Китайской Народной Республике
Authors: ВАН ЯН.
Published: December 2024

В статье представлен анализ становления и развития системы высшего образования в Китайской Народной Республике. Цель работы выявить общие закономерности развития системы высшего образования в Китае.

The article presents an analysis of the formation and development of higher education in the peoples Republic of China. The aim of the work is to identify General patterns of development of the higher education system in China.
Современные российско-пакистанские отношения
Authors: ДАДАЯН Д.С.
Published: December 2024

В статье рассматриваются вопросы современных взаимоотношений России и Пакистана. Особое внимание уделяется военно-техническому сотрудничеству, динамике внешней торговли, взаимодействию по актуальным региональным проблемам. Отмечаются возможности и потенциал для активизации торгово-экономического сотрудничества. Учитывая особенности взаимоотношений России и Пакистана с региональными и нерегиональными партнёрами, предлагается выстраивать российско-пакистанские отношения на основе прагматичного партнёрства.

The article discusses the issues of modern relations between Russia and Pakistan. Particular attention is paid to military-technical cooperation, the dynamics of foreign trade, and cooperation on actual regional problems. Opportunities and potential for enhancing trade and economic cooperation are noted. Given the peculiarities of relations between Russia and Pakistan with regional and non-regional partners, it is proposed to build Russian-Pakistani relations on the basis of a pragmatic partnership.
Pengaruh Media PAKAPINDO (Papan Kantong Pintar Doraemon) terhadap Kemampuan Berhitung Siswa Kelas II SD Negeri 10 Pangkalpinang
Authors: Navita Hasybiyah  , Sasih Karnita Arafatun  , Hevitria
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh siswa kesulitan dalam menghitung bilangan puluhan dan media pembelajaran kurang bervariasi sehingga siswa mudah bosan di kelas. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh media PAKAPINDO terhadap kemampuan berhitung siswa kelas II SD Negeri 10 Pangkalpinang.
 Jenis Penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain quasi experimental design. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan sampling total. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 32 siswa kelas II C dan 32 siswa kelas II D. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa tes yang terdiri dari 10 soal tes materi penjumlahan dan pengurangan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan ialah uji normalitas, uji homogenitas beserta uji hipotesis yang menggunakan uji t-test sampel related.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan pada hasil perhitungan uji t-test sampel related (polled varian) dengan thitung= 2,994 > ttabel= 1,999 maka hal ini menunjukkan bahwa Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa media PAKAPINDO memberikan pengaruh terhadap kemampuan berhitung siswa kelas II SD Negeri 10 Pangkalpinang.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Android Menggunakan Powerpoint Dan I-Spring Suite 10 Pada Materi Segitiga Dan Segiempat Kelas VII MTS Negeri Kupang
Authors: La Zaiba Nazla Sahra Ramadhani , Samo Damianus D. , Nubatonis Ofienty Elyada
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran matematika berbasis android yang valid, praktis, dan efektif menggunakan Powerpoint dan Ispring Suite 10 pada materi segitiga dan segiempat kelas VII MTs Negeri Kupang. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode Research and Development dengan menggunakan model ADDIE. Teknik dan instrumen pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara, angket, dan tes. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah teknik analisis deskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa media pembelajaran berbasis android pada materi segitiga dan segiempat memenuhi kriteria valid, praktis, dan efektif. Hasil kelayakan media pembelajaran diperoleh dari penilaian 3 orang ahli materi dan media dengan rata-rata kevalidan 4.61 dan termasuk kategori “valid”. Untuk aspek kepraktisan, respon dengan rata-rata hasil respon 4.3, respon dari peserta didik kelas kecil adalah 4.48 dan kelas besar adalah 4.52 sehingga termasuk dalam kategori “praktis”. Untuk kriteria keefektifan, presentase hasil ketuntaasan belajar kelas kecil diperoleh 80% dan kelas besar diperoleh hasil ketuntasan kelas 86.95% sehingga media pembelajaran dikategorikan “efektif”. Dengan demikian, media pembelajaran yang dikembangkan valid, praktis, dan efektif
KINERJA PERUSAHAAN DAERAH AIR MINUM TIRTA MALEM KABUPATEN KARO DALAM PELAYANAN AIR BERSIH BAGI MASYARAKAT DI KECAMATAN KABANJAHE
Authors: Purba Rani Abigael br , Trimurni Februati
Published: December 2024

PDAM Tirta Malem is responsible for providing clean water services to the community while contributing to advancing the local economy. However, access to clean water in Kabanjahe Regency still needs to be improved, with only 48,080 of the 75,899 residents of Kabanjahe District having access in 2018. Obstacles such as damaged pipe networks and poor financial management also affect Tirta Malem's service performance. This research aims to describe the performance of PDAM Tirta Malem by utilizing indicators of productivity, service quality, responsiveness, and accountability, as well as analyzing the factors inhibiting and driving its performance. The research method used is qualitative, collecting data through interviews, observation, documentation, and literature study. The research results show that PDAM Tirta Malem has yet to be completely successful in providing clean water services to the community in Kabanjahe District. Although there have been efforts to account for finances and prevent corruption, performance-supporting factors such as increased finances and resources and good leadership are the keys to improvement. On the other hand, inhibiting factors such as lack of human and financial resources and the problem of water theft are still challenges. Research recommendations include installing pumps at water sources, increasing supervision, improving pipe infrastructure, employee training, and implementing better business plans to improve the overall performance of PDAM Tirta Malem.
Keywords: Public Service; New Public Management; Performance of Public Sector   Organization
Quadro referencial para a construção do self em startups: uma percepção psicossocial e discursiva da identidade corporativa
Authors: Reinert Marcilene Machado , Sobral João Eduardo Chagas , Everling Marli Teresinha
Published: December 2024

O estudo apresentado neste artigo é resultado de uma dissertação de mestrado que se propôs a investigar a construção da identidade de marca em startups, destacando a importância do processo de construção do self organizacional. Utilizando uma abordagem fenomenológica, a pesquisa se desenvolveu em três etapas: a intencionalidade na exposição da justificativa e problemática, a análise da percepção de diversos autores sobre o fenômeno, e a redução eidética que resultou em um quadro referencial para a construção do self em startups. Este quadro oferece uma trilha orientativa com ações identitárias e questões para discussão e revisão contínua a fim de melhor posicionar a empresa em relação a seu público e ecossistema
A ideia de cultura material no contexto britânico de pesquisa em design
Authors: Kaizer Felipe
Published: December 2024

Nos últimos anos, a disseminação da ideia de cultura material no campo do design tem-se mostrado proveitosa na medida em que permitiu ampliar o escopo dos artefatos estudados e organizar as investigações transdisciplinares, mas ela ainda carece de teorização. Em particular, a história do design incorporou abordagens antropológicas e de crítica cultural ao menos desde os anos 1980. Enquanto isso, a teoria do design, cerca de uma década antes, reelaborou o sentido do design com vista à generalização do seu ensino, apoiando-se expressamente na ideia de cultura material. Hoje, um número crescente de publicações faz uso da ideia, com maior ou menor grau de compreensão de seu caráter e suas implicações. Neste artigo, procuramos identificar algumas evidências e vias de entrada da ideia de cultura material no campo do design, em especial no contexto britânico de pesquisa em design.
A inter-relação entre a pessoa com TEA e a neuroarquitetura habitacional: o morar do autista
Authors: Mello da Silva Juliana Christiny , Rola Sylvia Meimaridou , Brasil Paula de Castro
Published: December 2024

Este estudo aborda a inter-relação entre pessoas com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) e o ambiente construído habitacional. O objetivo é compreender, por meio da neurociência aplicada à arquitetura, como a casa pode contribuir para o neurodesenvolvimento de crianças autistas. A análise se justifica pelo crescente número de diagnósticos de autismo no Brasil e no mundo. Com base no método correlacional, foram exploradas as interações entre os temas fundamentais — casa, lar, arquitetura, ambiente construído, autismo e processamento sensorial — por meio de revisões bibliográficas. A partir da pesquisa experiencial, utilizou-se o Mapeamento Sensorial, um dos dispositivos da ferramenta chamada Mapa da Análise do Comportamento Aplicada (MABA), aplicado por meio da plataforma digital Google Forms com responsáveis por autistas. Assim, verifica-se que a casa é o primeiro ambiente construído com o qual o autista interage e desenvolve suas habilidades pessoais e sociais. Portanto, as diretrizes de projeto propostas neste estudo visam atender às necessidades sensoriais desse público-alvo, além de proporcionar segurança física, conforto ambiental e psicológico por meio de uma habitação qualificada.
The Influence of Innovation, Creativity, Hard Skills and Soft Skills on Employee Performance Sungai Penuh City Health Office
Authors: Afriyeni Deltri , Jaya Askar , Yusnawati Neni , Hadi Merisal , Kurniawan Indra
Published: December 2024

This study aims to see the influence of Innovation, creativity, hard skills and soft skills both partially and simultaneously on the performance of employees of the Sungai Penuh City Health Office. The population in this study were all employees of the Sungai Penuh City Health Office as many as 45 people. And the technique of determining the number of samples taken as respondents with the technique in this sampling using the total sampling technique (overall sample). The data analysis technique is multiple linear regression using the classical assumption test of normality, multicollinearity, and heteroscedasticity. The results of this study indicate that (1) Innovation has a positive influence on the performance of employees of the Sungai Penuh City Health Office. (2) Creativity has a positive influence on the performance of employees of the Sungai Penuh City Health Office. (3) Hard work skills have a positive influence on the performance of employees of the Sungai Penuh City Health Office. (4) Soft skills have a positive influence on the performance of employees of the Sungai Penuh City Health Office (5) Innovation, creativity, hard work skills, and soft skills together have a positive influence on the performance of employees of the Sungai Penuh City Health Office.
Financing Green Growth: The Role of Access to Credit in Promoting Sustainable Practices in Developing Economy MSMEs
Authors: Pandey Prerna
Published: December 2024

In many developing nations, the importance of MSMEs to economic development, cannot be overstated. Over time, their contribution to environmental preservation is also gaining attention. The focus of this paper is on the current literature that accounts for access to credit and the ability to practice sustainability as far as MSMEs users are concerned within the developing world context. Evidence shows that MSMEs require better access to finance if they are to make green investments. However, evidence remains mixed suggesting that this can only be reasonable within certain parameters. This review covers primary research areas that exist beyond financial access as barriers to green MSME development, including lack of information, uncertainty of policies and regulation, and technocratic proficiency.
The paper urges that promotion of MSMEs in green economy initiatives cannot only rely on one or two solutions but rather several aspects, including appropriate financial instruments, targeting policy guidelines, and mechanisms to facilitate other assistance than finances. A set of specific policy actions that are likely to cause these changes is proposed, including the introduction of focused programs that are likely to create market performance, and make green financial products more accessible.
Last but not least, the paper delineates the necessary steps, arguing for more in-depth impact evaluations, greater considerations of contextual factors, as well as a higher level of innovative finance and technology exploration. Filling these research voids and integrating an interdisciplinary approach would enable the unlocking of full potential of MSMEs in achieving economic and environmental benefits in developing countries.
DANA DESA DAN UPAYA PENGENTASAN KEMISKINAN: STUDI KASUS JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Kuncoro Trian Gigih , Arif Muhammad , Primadani Yulistya , Kurniawan Wawan
Published: December 2024

This study focuses on poverty, an issue that affects every country, including developing ones like Indonesia. The primary objective is to investigate the impact of village funds (dana desa) on poverty in Central Java. Regional economic growth (PDRB) and the success of human development (IPM) are included in the research to provide a more balanced assessment. The research employs a data panel analysis with data from 29 districts over five periods (2016-2020). The findings reveal that poverty is influenced by village funds, showing a negative relationship. PDRB has a positive association with poverty, while IPM does not affect poverty levels. This study enhances our understanding of the connections between poverty, village funds, PDRB, and IPM at the provincial level. The implications of this research underscore the need for more precise policies in allocating village funds and a stronger focus on regional economic growth to alleviate poverty.