bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Sharia Financial Literacy Levels of Nagara's Muslim Community
Authors: El Wafa Faqih , Rahmah Rahmah , Gafur Abdul , Ansharullah Ansharullah
Published: October 2024

Purpose: This research was to determine the level of Islamic financial literacy of the Nagara Community, North Daha District, Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency and what factors influence the level of literacy.Design/methodology: This study uses a questionnaire distributed online via google from. The sample used was 100 respondents. The data analysis method used is descriptive statistics and ANOVA test.Findings: The level of Islamic financial literacy of the North Daha District Community is 68% or in the medium category. The test results show that among the four factors (gender, age, education and occupation) education and occupation factors significantly affect Islamic financial literacy.Practical implications: this study can be used as a form of government benchmark to improve Islamic financial literacy, especially in areas that have minimal Islamic financial institutions. With this research, stakeholders can determine what programs are suitable for increasing literacy on indicators that are considered lacking.Originality/Value: This research is carried out using a combined method using the Chen and Volpe theory and collaborated using Islamic financial literacy indicators. In addition, the test results show that the variables of gender and age do not affect the level of literacy
DETERMINAN COST OF DEBT DALAM KERANGKA CSR DAN SDGs
Authors: Diandra Prita Karina , Rachman Adryan , Simon Febryanti , Antonetta Chelsea Diva
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini ingin membuktikan adanya hubungan sebab akibat antar variabel independen yaitu kepemilikan manajerial, tax avoidance dan CSR pada variabel dependen yaitu cost of debt serta ukuran perusahaan sebagai variabel moderasi. Jumlah sampel perusahaan penelitian ini 27 perusahaan property dan real estate periode 2020-2022 yang terdaftar di BEI. Analisis data menggunakan software e-views dengan teknik penelitian ini purposive sampling dengan hasil kepemilikan manajerial dan tax avoidance tidak memiliki pengaruh pada cost of debt, melainkan CSR yang memiliki dampak signifikan pada cost of debt. Ukuran perusahaan tidak dapat memperkuat pengaruh kepemilikan manajerial dan tax avoidance pada cost of debt, tetapi ukuran perusahaan dapat memperkuat pengaruh CSR pada cost of debt. Implikasi pada penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi landasan untuk kebijakan yang lebih efektif sehingga dapat memberikan informasi yang relevan bagi praktisi, regulator serta peneliti untuk meningkatkan kebijakan kontrol perusahaan.
RASTREIO DA PSICOSE EM ADOLESCENTE USUÁRIO DE CANNABIS
Authors: Silveira Francis Moreira da
Published: October 2024

A adolescência é um período de constantes mudanças para o indivíduo. Nesta fase, é onde ocorrem alterações importantes na construção da psique e do funcionamento cerebral. O papel social se constrói a partir das experiências com o mundo ao redor, e é quando, as influências externas podem se tornar maléficas ao desenvolvimento deste indivíduo, uma vez que, o encéfalo ainda em fase de maturação. Portanto, a detecção precoce de sinais de psicose em adolescentes usuários de cannabis é de extrema importância para a promoção da saúde mental e o bem-estar dessa população vulnerável. Diversos estudos demonstram que a utilização desta substância pode aumentar o risco de transtornos psicóticos. Existem alguns modelos de rastreio da sintomatologia associada as psicoses, mas nenhum é especificamente voltado para adolescentes que utilizam a cannabis.
POÉTICA DE MARCOS ZACARIADES EM DIÁLOGO COM O SURREALISMO
Authors: cardoso Raquel Figueiredo Pereira
Published: October 2024

Esta pesquisa analisará os pontos de contato entre o surrealismo e a poética de Marcos Zacariades, artista baiano contemporâneo, especificamente em suas obras “O mastro do Divino”, “Banquete de Migalh
VERSATILIDADE, NEGRITUDE E APAGAMENTO DE ZAÍRA DE OLIVEIRA: DISCUSSÕES PRIMORDIAIS
Authors: Balaj Luzia Eleonora Rohr
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: A presente pesquisa em desenvolvimento pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Música (Doutorado) da Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (PPGM-UNIRIO) traz à tona a biografia de Zaíra
Segurança do usuário: higienização das mãos e identificação do paciente em uma unidade de saúde da família da Amazônia Ocidental
Authors: Lima Filho Francisco Júlio Barbosa , Rocha Bianca de Fátima Marques , Rossin Pedro Luiz Florentino , Sá Cláudia Daniela Barros De , Santos Nathalia Araujo dos
Published: October 2024

Introdução: A segurança do paciente é um componente essencial na prestação de cuidados de saúde, desempenhando um papel fundamental na minimização de riscos e danos durante o atendimento. A implementa
AS CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA EDUCAÇÃO MATEMÁTICA CRÍTICA – EMC PARA EDUCAÇÃO: UMA REFLEXÃO SOBRE A FORMAÇÃO DE ALUNOS NA VISÃO DE OLÉ SKOVISMOSE
Authors: Martins Maria Taís Lima , Santos Juliana Pinheiro dos
Published: October 2024

O presente projeto tem por objetivo apresentar as contribuições do ensino da Matemática Crítica de forma a promover uma reflexão no processo de ensino e aprendizagem da matemática. A EMC é um moviment
Home Location Preferences in Prone Areas (Coastal Case Study of Bandar Lampung City: Bumi Waras District)
Authors: Fathurrahman Fathurrahman , Alvianti Vivian , Saraswati Zenia F , Ibad Muhammad Zainal
Published: October 2024

Cities are facing increasing challenges as a result of the effects of climate change. Climate change is causing changes in rainfall patterns, rising sea levels, and rising temperatures in Indonesia, resulting in tidal flooding in inundated coastal areas as well as urban infrastructure. Coastal communities in Bumi Waras district Bandar Lampung City choose to live in inappropriate informal arrangements in disaster-prone areas such as those affected by abrasion, tidal waves, and tsunamis. The population of this disaster-prone area is estimated to be 3000 people, and this number is growing every year. This research aims to discover the factors and history behind why this population continues to live in disaster-prone coastal areas. The structure equation model (SEM) was used to analyze the data in this study, with five factors and 21 variables tested. There were a total of 169 samples collected. Humans (M), with variables of biological needs (M1), perceptions and feelings (M2), emotional connections (M3), and social factors (S), with sub-variables of economy (Economics; S4), and community (S2), are the most influential factors in choosing a place to live on the coast of Bandarlampung City. In 1940, the Bumi Waras district began to develop its housing system. People live in slums due to a lack of housing, economic constraints, and the fact that immigrants do not have enough money to buy or inherit land. Keywords: Home Location preferences, Prone Areas, Structure Equation Model (SEM)
Urban Dynamics in Semarang City: A Study of Livable Cities
Authors: Fahdian Achmad Tsani , Irawan Yohanes Kurnia
Published: October 2024

This study explores sanitation issues in urban Semarang in the context of achieving a Livable City, particularly concerning sanitation waste directly discharged into drains and rivers. In collaboration with the Semarang City Government, this research piloted the Livable City Framework (LCF) as a rapid assessment methodology for city suitability. The research aims to identify livable areas that are performing well, which will be developed into sanitation investments, especially in neighborhoods traversed by the SPALD-T route. A mixed-method research approach was employed, utilizing two main instruments: web surveys and in-depth interviews. Research findings indicate strong social capital in Semarang, yet the ability to influence decisions remains low, indicating the need for increased education and community empowerment. Physical capital scores vary, with investments in public spaces needing attention to distribute development benefits evenly. Human and natural capital show potential for improvement, while some neighborhoods such as Kudu, Kalibanteng Kidul, and Kalipancur receive low scores and require further analysis and community engagement. This research provides a deep understanding of the complexity of urban development processes and emphasizes the need for cross-sector collaboration to achieve a Livable City
Pengaruh Jenis Gula dan Waktu Fermentasi Terhadap Kualitas Minuman Fermentasi Kombucha Air Kelapa
Authors: Sipahutar Alin Syafira , Elwina Elwina , Zulkifli Zulkifli
Published: October 2024

Coconut water is rich in nutrients in the form of sugar, protein, fat, electrolytes, growth hormones and is relatively good for developing bacterial growth to produce other food products. As a diversification of coconut water waste, coconut water is processed into a fermented coconut water kombucha drink. This research aims to determine the effect of the type of sugar and fermentation time on the quality of the fermented coconut water kombucha drink by varying the type of sugar, namely: (cane sugar; palm sugar and coconut sugar) and varying the fermentation time 3;6;9;12 and 15) day. After obtaining the fermented coconut water kombucha drink, analysis was carried out to obtain the best coconut water kombucha. The tests carried out included lactic acid tests, Vitamin C levels, pH variance ANOVA tests kombucha was palm sugar type coconut water kombucha and a fermentation time of 15 days with a lactic acid content of 3.6302% and a Vitamin C content of 0.3052, pH 3.2 and the organoleptic test results had an average color, aroma , and taste of 3.1.
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Zimoglyad Bogdan , Nagornyi Dmytro
Published: October 2024

The article is intended to analyze the cyclicality of the development of construction, caused by fundamental qualitative changes in the basic generations of equipment, machines, technologies, vehicles and large structures in the leading sectors of the economy, i.e. industrial revolutions. The first industrial revolution created the organizational-economic, scientific-technical and institutional prerequisites for a conceptual rethinking of the principles and norms of construction and brought to life the pre-monopolist-industrial model of the construction sector (Construction 1.0). Its main feature was the active use of metal elements (cast iron, wrought iron, steel), glass, concrete and reinforced concrete in construction production. The industrial-extensive model of Construction 2.0 covers the period from the beginning of the 20th century. until the end of the 1960s and coincides with the Second Industrial Revolution. This model is distinguished by large-scale processes of territorial and spatial concentration of construction based on the accumulation of means of production, labor and capital investments in large construction organizations and complex processes of industrialization of the construction sector. From the first half of the 1970s to the first half of the 2000s, the energy-efficient construction model (Construction 3.0), brought to life by the Third Industrial Revolution, prevails in the world. This period is characterized by the systematic orientation of construction production to the optimization of thermal energy provision of objects, the rationalization of the processes of using energy resources at all stages of the construction and production process, and the minimization of the level of consumption of energy and material resources. Today, marked by the unfolding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is characterized by the global development of an ecosystem-type green construction model (Construction 4.0) – an environmentally responsible and resource-saving process of social reproduction of construction products. This model is based on deep integration of green and digital transition technologies and is ensured by large-scale digitization of construction works.
FORMATION OF A SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF LOGISTICS ACTIVITIES OF MOTOR TRANSPORT ENTERPRISES ENGAGED IN FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION IN TERMS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Nakaliuzhna Alina
Published: October 2024

The article discusses the importance of implementing innovations at road transport enterprises in the context of achieving the region's sustainable development goals. The author emphasizes that road transport enterprises are significant sources of harmful emissions and environmental pollution, so using innovative technologies, such as electric vehicles, hybrid cars, and alternative fuels, is an important tool for reducing the negative environmental impact. In particular, these technologies help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful substances, which is in line with Sustainable Development Goals 7 (access to modern energy), 13 (combating climate change), and 15 (protecting terrestrial ecosystems).
In addition, innovations in transport technologies, such as automated driving systems, help to improve road safety and reduce the number of road accidents, which is in line with Goal 3 (good health and well-being). The creation of new jobs and infrastructure development through the construction of electric charging stations and the introduction of intelligent transport systems (smart cities) are also linked to Sustainable Development Goals 9 (sustainable infrastructure) and 11 (sustainable urban development).
The author analyses the performance indicators of innovations at motor transport enterprises, taking into account economic, social, and environmental aspects. Particular emphasis is placed on the adaptation of these indicators to the current realities of Ukraine. Using game theory, the article develops a model for the selection of optimal strategies for motor transport enterprises and the region. This model allows us to find the Nash equilibrium - a situation where both parties achieve the optimal result. Enterprises that implement innovations not only improve their own performance indicators, but also contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals of the region.
The article also presents two sets of strategies: for the development of logistics activities of a motor transport enterprise and the sustainable development of the region. Both approaches aim to comprehensively improve the region's environmental, economic, and social situation. The conclusions emphasize the importance of implementing innovation development assessment systems as a tool for making strategic decisions and improving the efficiency of logistics operations.
Analysis of the Effectiveness of Dispute Resolution Mechanisms: A Case Study of PT. Bank Muamalat Indoneisa and PT. General Takaful Economy
Authors: Oktaviany Mega , Ashary Ade Rangga Putra , Nordin Nadhirah
Published: October 2024

This paper explains how arbitration functions in the Indonesian legal system. The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a legal remedy that can be made by law to reach a final decision based on the principle of final and binding. This study aims to study the way sharia arbitration bodies handle economic disputes. The research method used is juridical-normative, using descriptive qualitative analysis. The results showed that, as an extra-judicial institution governed by international law that has been ratified by the Indonesian government, arbitration helps complement the Indonesian judicial system. And the absence of a legal remedy for a final award in accordance with the principles of final and binding And the absence of legal remedies for a final decision in accordance with the principle of finality and binding is one of the advantages of settlement through arbitration compared to the court, In conclusion arbitration is more effective in resolving sharia insurance disputes based on the principle of simple, fast, and cheap justice according to the mandate of the Law.
Reevaluating the Profitability, Performance, and Stability of Sharia Banks in Indonesia Using the Eagles Framework
Authors: Kurnia Rahmat , Fenitra Rakotoarisoa Maminirina , Hasan Nugraha , Melzatia Haura Hazimah
Published: October 2024

Islamic banking in Indonesia has experienced rapid development in recent years. This encourages the importance of reviewing the financial performance of Islamic Commercial Banks (BUS) to determine the level of health and efficiency. The purpose of this study is to analyze the financial performance of BUS during the period 2018-2022 using the EAGLES method. As well as comparing financial performance between BUSs during the 2018-2022 period. This study uses quantitative methods with secondary data sourced from BUS Annual Reports for the 2018-2022 period. Financial performance is measured using the EAGLES method which includes ROA, ROE, NPF, DGR, LGR, FDR, CAR, and SRQ ratios. The results showed that there were differences in the ratios calculated on BUS during the 2018-2022 period. Overall, BUS shows a fairly healthy financial performance with some BUSs that have better performance than others. The conclusion of this study is that the financial performance of BUSs during the 2018-2022 period shows a positive trend with some BUSs that have better performance than others. The use of the EAGLES method provides a comprehensive overview of BUS financial performance and can be used to compare performance between BUSs.
Formation of Muslim Units in the Context of the Mobilization Processes in the Volga Region, and the Urals during the First World War (1914–1918)
Authors: Kuramshin R. F.
Published: October 2024

This article analyzes the creation and functioning of the 95th Reserve Infantry Regiment in the Russian Empire during World War I. The focus is on the issues of nationalization and the Muslimization of the regiment’s composition, which represented an important stage in the reform of the Russian army within a multi-ethnic state. The author examines how the process of Muslimization contributed to strengthening national identity among Muslim servicemen and facilitated their integration into the army. The article also explores the impact of these changes on public sentiment, relationships between different ethnic groups, and their perceptions of military service. Special attention is paid to the analysis of interactions between Muslim units, military command, and authorities, as well as their role in the mobilization processes of that time. The study synthesizes historical sources and archival data, providing a comprehensive investigation of the influence of Muslim military units on the development of the army and society in the context of war and revolution.
The Quranic Legacy in the writings of Ibn Jinni
Authors: Muratov A. V.
Published: October 2024

This article examines the legacy of the one of the most prominent Arab-Muslim linguists of the 10th century, Abu al-Fath ‘Uthman ibn Jinni. A review of the author's most outstanding works has been conducted. The analysis of the above works on the use of the Quranic text, both as a subject and as a tool for learning branches of Arabic grammar, is carried out. As an illustration of quoting the Quran in the works under consideration, specific examples are given. The purpose of the article is to focus on the interpretation of the Holy Quran through the prism of the Arabic language "التفسير اللغوي" and the presentation of Ibn Jinni to the Russian community, not only as a linguist, but also as a Mufassir. Also, the conclusion of this article is to confirm the validity of the statement that a deep study of Arabic grammar is impossible without referring to the Quranic verses, just as an in-depth understanding of Divine Revelation requires knowledge of the grammar of the Arabic language.
Child custody after a divorce in Islam and in Russian legislation (comparative analysis)
Authors: Arshiev B. M.
Published: October 2024

The article describes the negative consequences that result from the lack of a competent approach to solving the problem associated with determining the right to care for minor children after parental divorce. The main focus is on explaining the most important norms of Islamic family law, and Russian legislation in matters of the right to care for the children in the event of parental divorce. A comparative analysis is carried out between these norms, indicating points of contact and differences. The purpose of the study is to reveal the problem related to the right to care for the minor children that Muslims in the Russian Federation face during the divorce proceedings. The author, in this article, draws attention to the fact that due to some differences in these legal norms, Muslims may have difficulties associated with the desire to simultaneously comply with the rules of their religion in the legal field and not violate the provisions of Russian law.  The author also discloses the ways out of the current situation, combining, where possible, the rules of law of the both approaches. The scientific novelty of the paper lies in the very study of the key problems that Muslims in Russia face in the matters related to the divorce process, in particular, regarding the right to care for the children after their parents’ divorce. The research provides the comparative analysis between the norms of Islam and the rules of the Family Code of the Russian Federation on the matter. As a result, it was determined that the Muslim community needs to know and study both the norms of Islamic Law regarding the right to care for the minor children after a divorce, and the position of Russian legislation. It is very important to learn how to combine these norms. Also, in case of a dispute, such issues should be addressed to the qadi. It will help you avoid mistakes and determine who has the priority right to care for the children.
Causes and manifestations of infantilism as feelings of helplessness and despair: psychological and spiritual specifics (case analysis)
Authors: Ganieva R. H.
Published: October 2024

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) occurs in 1-3% of the adult population and is considered an extremely debilitating and severe disorder with concomitant complications in the social, professional and family spheres. At the same time, cultural-specific (ethnic, regional and religious) aspects of the manifestation of this condition are rarely highlighted, and even less often – the cultural specifics of psychological counseling.

This article is an integral part of a series of publications in which, based on specific cases of child-parent relations, the positive dynamics of psychological work based on Ingush culture and religious values is shown. The results of the author's accumulated experience show that the multicultural competence of the therapist provides him not only with a high level of trust from the client, but also with a professional approach based on the cultural aspects of psychological assistance [1; 2; 3; 4; 5].
Religiosity as a factor of emotional well-being of the Russian youth (on the example of Orthodox and Muslims)
Authors: Mizaev R. A.
Published: October 2024

Currently, the studies on religiosity are becoming more and more popular and relevant, and the terminology “spirituality” is acquiring its original etymological meaning. There is a tendency of interest in spiritual development on the part of young people who choose the concept of spirituality as the basis of their personal development. The article presents the results of an analysis of the relationship between coping strategies, stress levels and religious orientation among young people living in Russia. 104 respondents took part in the study: 52 men and 52 women between the ages from 18 to 35 years. To determine coping strategies, the author uses the Russian-language adaptation of the COPE questionnaire developed by K. Carver, M. Scheyer and J. Weintraub and adapted by T.O. Gordeeva, E.N. Osin and E.A. Rasskazova. To measure religious orientation, the G. Allport and D. Ross Scale of Religious Orientation was used, the type of religious coping was assessed using the B-RCOPE short questionnaire of religious coping. The analysis of the study results confirmed our hypothesis that coping strategies are closely related to stress levels: Active coping strategies help reduce stress levels, while avoidant coping behavior correlates with high stress levels. In addition, the study showed that religious orientation and the type of religious coping influence the choice of coping strategies. Participants with an internal religious orientation and positive religious coping were more likely to have active coping strategies, while external religiosity and negative coping were associated with avoidance and passive behavior. This indicates that religiosity can play an important role in choosing ways to cope with stress among young people living in Russia. It has been revealed that it is religious coping that they use most often.

Hypothesis: The present study serves to confirm the assumption that religiosity is one of the significant factors of the emotional well-being of the Russian youth.
How to Design and Conduct a Megastudy
Authors: Voelkel Jan G. , Chu James , Stagnaro Michael , Druckman James , Willer Robb
Published: October 2024

Megastudies – experiments that test many treatments simultaneously, using the same outcomes, control condition, and sample – are a promising tool that can provide unique insights, relative to other research designs. We identify five critical decisions in designing megastudies and suggest potential solutions for each.
Cooler and drier climate in the South Central Pacific during the last glacial period
Authors: Peaple Mark , Skinner Daniel , Inglis Gordon Neil , Joshi Manoj , Langdon Pete , Matthews Adrian , Osborn Timothy , Scaife Rob , Meyer Jean-Yves , Sear David
Published: October 2024

In the South-East Pacific, understanding how precipitation will respond to changes in temperature is crucial in anticipating future climate changes. However, our understanding of the regional climate temperature sensitivity is limited by a lack of any long-term paleoclimate reconstructions which extend before the climatically stable Holocene. To address this knowledge gap,we reconstruct temperature and precipitation using biomarker and pollen proxies sampled from a 50\,ka year-long sediment core located in Nuku Hiva (French Polynesia). The hydrogen isotopic composition of plant waxes is more positive during the last glacial period indicating drier conditions. Pollen analysis indicates that allwetter cloud forest species decreased in abundance in the glacial period, whilst drier-adapted herbaceous taxa increased. Temperature-sensitive bacterial lipids indicate much cooler conditions in the glacial period than in the Holocene. Crucially, changes in reconstructed temperature and precipitation are highly correlated over this time period, which is at odds with state-of-the-art modelling studies. These results willaid models in predicting future changes in precipitation in a region already experiencing the devastating effects of anthropogenic climate change.
Context-sensitive study of the visual similarity of characters in Cyrillic, Devanagari, and Latin scripts: effects of typeface design and expertise
Authors: Březina David
Published: October 2024

Typeface design, i.e. the way the characters from a particular font are drawn, affects the similarity and legibility of character shapes and, consequently, reading performance. Yet, character recognition and similarity studies are usually conducted with stimuli from a single font and script which makes the results difficult to generalise. This paper reports on a study conducted to examine the perceived similarity in a range of common typefaces intended for continuous reading in Cyrillic, Devanagari, and Latin scripts. A new experimental approach (contextual similarity task) was used in order to avoid stimulus presentation that would be detrimental to the quality of typeface designs (e.g. low resolution, small size, short exposure time). Participants were presented with character triplets and asked to pick the odd one out, thus judging the remaining two characters as more similar. The cognitively simple, yet challenging, task was used to obtain data that permit a more detailed and realistic enquiry of internal character representations to better understand character similarity relationships. The diverse selection of typefaces, world scripts, and participants (n=1721) challenged the robustness of the method and illustrated its transferability across world scripts. The results of comparisons across typefaces and with other studies showed that the contextual similarity task is sensitive to the effects of typeface design and elicits similarity judgements that are hard to predict using typical similarity matrices derived from tasks with pairs or individual characters. Comparison across groups of participants with different script expertise showed no significant difference in their similarity judgements.
Explaining Multi-Scale Choice Dynamics
Authors: Miletic Steven , Stevenson Niek , Eidels Ami , Matzke Dora , Forstmann Birte , Heathcote Andrew
Published: October 2024

Sequences of choice response times exhibit ubiquitous and strong multi-scale dynamics (i.e., sequential dependencies across a broad range of temporal scales). Despite their pervasive nature, multi-scale dynamics are poorly understood. We show that dynamics in the seconds to minutes range can be explained by the superposition of several distinct learning and control mechanisms. Each mechanism learns a representation of the structure of the choice environment and/or an aspect of the decision maker’s ability. These representations are updated after each choice and used to control the next decision by modulating the parameters of an evidence-accumulation process with sub-second range dynamics that determine individual choices. We link these mechanisms to three major foci in the experimental study of sequential dependencies: stimulus-history, error-related, and hard-easy effects. This account provides a detailed explanation of both multi-scale dynamics of choice sequences, and the three effects, at the group and individual levels.
Observational cohort study of a group-based VR program to improve mental health and wellbeing in people with life-threatening illnesses
Authors: Hardy Joe , Kettner Hannes , Glowacki David , Wall Justin , Carhart-Harris Robin , Roseman Leor
Published: October 2024

Introduction. Being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness (LTI) is often accompanied by feelings of fear, uncertainty, and loneliness that can severely impact mental health. Relatively few interventions are available to address the existential concerns of individuals facing LTI, while treatment of the underlying physical ailment typically remains the priority of the healthcare system. Research has shown that psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAT) holds promise for supporting mental health in people with LTIs. However, PAT’s potential in this population remains curtailed by several limitations, including regulatory and accessibility issues. Novel approaches that could provide some of the benefits of psychedelic experiences, while avoiding associated challenges, would therefore be highly desirable for supporting the mental wellbeing of people with LTIs. Among such interventions, virtual reality (VR)-based experiences have been suggested as a promising candidate. We here evaluate a program that includes weakly representational, multi-user VR experiences based on a design aesthetic previously described as “numadelic,” which has been demonstrated to elicit self-transcendent experiences comparable to psychedelics.Methods. A prospective cohort study design was used to assess the effects of “Clear Light” (CL), a group-based, 6-session multimedia program that included VR experiences, video calls, and text chats spanning 3 weeks. Participants were individuals suffering from LTIs that self-selected to participate in the CL program. A total of N=15 participants were evaluated based on assessments 1 week before and after the program, using self-report measures of anxiety, depression, wellbeing, and secondary psychological outcomes. Results. The intervention was well-tolerated among participants. Significant improvements with moderate effect sizes were observed on self-reported measures of anxiety, depression, and wellbeing. Secondary measures assessing demoralization, connectedness, and spiritual wellbeing also showed significant improvements. Discussion. This observational study demonstrated the feasibility and potential benefits of a group-based VR program that can be delivered at-home to people suffering from LTIs. While conclusions are presently limited by the lack of randomization or a comparison group, our findings strongly suggest further research is warranted, including randomized controlled trials.
Watching the experience of free will dissolve: The influence of intensive meditation on belief in free will.
Authors: Sabugo Kiana Marie , Elliott James C. , Schooler Jonathan , Ihm Elliott Daniel , Protzko John , Baird Benjamin , Gross Madeleine
Published: October 2024

While meditation research has primarily focused on mental health outcomes and immediate cognitive and affective benefits, little is known about its influence on higher-order beliefs, such as views on free will and personal agency. Despite substantial references to free will and related concepts in Buddhist philosophy, to our knowledge, there has been no empirical work investigating the relationship between intensive meditation experience and belief in free will. The current study used a quasi-experimental approach to examine the influence of an 8-week intensive meditation retreat and a podcast comparison group on free will belief (FWB; as measured using the Free Will subscale of the Free Will Inventory). FWB was measured both at the beginning and end of the retreat. First, greater experience in meditation (measured in self-reported years meditating) was negatively correlated with belief in free will at the outset, suggesting that individuals with more meditation experience tended to have lower belief in free will. Next, changes in FWB were compared between the retreat group and the podcast comparison group who had access to the same instructional content via audio recordings. Overall, there was a decrease in free will belief for the retreat group, but free will belief for the podcast comparison group remained the same. Thus, the current study provides evidence that intensive meditation is associated with lower beliefs in free will, possibly driven by the influence of meditation on phenomenology of thought and changes in perception of the self. Furthermore, the current results suggest that measuring higher-order beliefs may be especially relevant when assessing mindfulness and meditation practices in applied settings.
Book Review: Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Hosseini Mohammad
Published: October 2024

The book Ethics of Artificial Intelligence offers a solid exploration of arguments and real-world examples that enrich the ongoing debate surrounding AI ethics. With 12 insightful chapters, the book delves into pressing ethical issues, such as the enhancement of human abilities, the nature of consciousness, and questions of responsibility and accountability in various contexts where AI technology is used. This work connects technology ethics with broader philosophical discussions and provides valuable perspectives on the societal implications of AI. Engaging and accessible, it can serve as an essential resource for scholars, technology-enthusiasts, policymakers, and anyone with an interest in the transformative potential of AI and its ethical dimensions.
The Memory of Night in Shanghai: Some singing girls feel little sorrow for the nation’s fall, and are still singing the decadent song “Courtyard Flower” in hall
Authors: Liu Xia
Published: October 2024

Music carries the memory of public and provides invaluable information about society identity in historical periods. The popular song Night in Shanghai by Zhou Xuan is one of such milestone works that is associated with the old Shanghai in the Republic of China. By analyzing its music contents and historical backgrounds, we elaborate on its rough fate of being received by Chinese society from its birth to today, which reveals the old-Shanghai identity and the cultural and collective memory, and especially promotes the cultural awakening in the new century.
Growth of Science and Women: Methodological Challenges of Using Structured Big Data
Authors: Kwiek Marek , Szymula Łukasz
Published: October 2024

In this research, we quantify an inflow of women into science in the past three decades. Structured Big Data allow us to estimate the contribution of women scientists to the growth of science by disciplines (N = STEMM 14 disciplines) and over time (1990-2023). A monolithic segment of STEMM science emerges from this research as divided between the disciplines in which the growth was powerfully driven by women – and the disciplines in which the role of women was marginal. There are four disciplines in which 50% of currently publishing scientists are women; and five disciplines in which more than 50% of currently young scientists are women. But there is also a cluster of four highly mathematized disciplines (MATH, COMP, PHYS, and ENG) in which the growth of science is only marginally driven by women. Digital traces left by scientists in their publications indexed in global datasets open two new dimensions in large-scale academic profession studies: time and gender. The growth of science in Europe was accompanied by growth in the number of women scientists, but with powerful cross-disciplinary and cross-generational differentiations. We examined the share of women scientists coming from ten different age cohorts for 32 European and four comparator countries (the USA, Canada, Australia, and Japan). Our study sample was N = 1,740,985 scientists (including 39.40% women scientists). Three critical methodological challenges of using structured Big Data of the bibliometric type were discussed: gender determination, academic age determination, and discipline determination.
Post-Earthquake Survey of Bagmati River Seepage Through Physicochemical Analysis of Water
Authors: Maharjan Looza , Saund Amit , Khadka Manusha , Subedi Sahil , Pathak Sanjita , Nakarmi Niraj
Published: October 2024

Bagmati river has a great cultural, economic and mythological significance. It has also been related to the civilization of Kathmandu valley. Due to the rapid and unmanaged urbanization and industrialization the river has been heavily polluted leading to the water borne hazards and water shortage problem in the capital. Amidst this problem there was a major earthquake in Kathmandu in 2015 which disturbs the land masses in the valley. This research was conducted to assess the physico-chemical parameters of Bagmati river water and ground water from its corridor at about 50 m and 100 m distance for comparison to detect the post-earthquake seepage status of river water from October 2019 to March 2020. In total 10 sites (A-J) were selected from Gokarna to Chovar. From each site 1 river and 2 ground water samples at approximately about 50 m and 100 m radial distance from river were taken. The range of temperature, turbidity, conductivity, TDS, pH, chloride, total hardness, total acidity, total alkalinity, total iron content, total ammonia content, dissolved oxygen content and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) were recorded to be 13-22 ºC, 150.5-395.5 NTU, 121.1-825 μs/cm, 77.56-528 ppm, 6.5-7.84, 4.97-114.3 mg/l, 34-180 mg/l, 10-224 mg/l, 70-382 mg/l, 0.55-4.156 mg/l, 5-150 mg/l, 0-4.5 mg/l and 5.35-320 mg/l respectively for river water samples and 16-21 ºC, 3.8-52.1 NTU, 25.2-745 μs/cm, 16-476.8 ppm, 6.08-7.61, 5.68-134.9 mg/l, 6-328 mg/l, 10-140 mg/l, 30-340 mg/l, 0.02-5.101 mg/l, 0.026-0.9 mg/l, 2.63-8.1 mg/l and 1.62-16.3 mg/l respectively for ground water samples at 50 m distance from river and 16-20 ºC, 3.1-60 NTU, 25.6-697 μs/cm, 12.8-446.08 ppm, 5.49-8.78, 5.68-44.02 mg/l, 10-300 mg/l, 10-160 mg/l, 14-294 mg/l, 0.015-4.37 mg/l, 0.028-0.54 mg/l, 3.1-8.7 mg/l and 0.63-14.2 mg/l respectively for ground water samples at 100 m distance from the river. As there were significant differences in turbidity, chloride, total acidity, iron, ammonia and BOD among Bagmati and ground water samples, direct mixing of polluted Bagmati river water with nearby ground waters through seepage was not detected. Thus, irrespective of earlier condition, the land masses near the Bagmati territory has not been affected so as to allow deeper seepage of river water by the earthquake of 2015.
Performance Evaluation of Urban Road Sections on The Taman - Sepanjang Highway
Authors: MCA Theresia , Sekartadji Ratih , Putra Kurnia Hadi , Kusumaningrum Dewi , R Rizki
Published: October 2024

munity activities which are dominated by shops, offices and education activities and are directly adjacent to dense residential communities. The volume of vehicles passing through this road is quite dense, such as motorbikes, light vehicles and heavy vehicles, plus side obstacles that disrupt the smooth flow of traffic, especially during peak hours. The method used for this research is the 1997 Indonesian Road Capacity Manual (MKJI) method and the main indicator is the degree of saturation (DS). The results of the analysis show that the performance of the Taman - Sepanjang Highway sections (Highway Kalijaten Segment and Ngelom Segment) in existing conditions does not meet the 1997 MKJI feasibility standards. The degree of saturation value for highway Kalijaten is 1.00 and highway Ngelom is 0.87. So both roads need to improve road performance. The alternatives are widening the road, the saturation degree (DS), widening the road and removing side obstacles, become a one-way road. By implementing those alternative, Taman - Sepanjang Highway was expected to meet degree of saturation by MKJI standard.
Solid Waste Temporary Collection Site (TPS) For the Lon Malang Beach Tourist Area, Sampang Regency
Authors: Alfiah Taty , Sari Dwina Aprilianing , Pramestyawati Talent Nia
Published: October 2024

Lon Malang beach tourism is one of the tourist attractions in Sampang district, developed as a sustainable tourism area. Naturally, Malang Lon Beach has white sand, and prawn cypresses, also equipped with several facilities including photo spots suitable for social media, games for children, etc. Research data was collected through interviews, field surveys, taking and measuring samples, and laboratory analysis. The research conclusion was that visitors to Lon Malang Sampang beach tourism produced a waste generation of 563.8 kg/day with a waste generation rate of 1.41 kg/person.day or 1.41 kg/visitor.day. Lon Malang beach tourism waste is dominated by styrofoam at 36.7%, food waste at 19.3%, plastic waste at 13.5%, and coconut shells at 12.8%. The density of Lon Malang Sampang beach waste gives an average measurement result of 79.6 kg/m3, with a water content of 41% and a water content of 3.06%. The Lon Malang Beach Waste Temporary Storage Place (TPS) is proposed to have a capacity of 12 m3, in the form of 2 (two) waste containers which will be transported using arm-roll trucks with a frequency of 3 (three) times per week.
THE ESSENCE AND STRUCTURE OF FORMING THE READINESS OF FUTURE NGU OFFICERS FOR COMBAT OPERATIONS
Authors:   Kyiv Institute of the National Guard of Ukraine, Kurbatov Artem
Published: October 2024

У статті на підставі результатів статистичних данних участі військовослужбовців різних складових сектору безпеки і оборони України (СБОУ) в бойових діях визначені сутнісні характеристики формування готовності майбутніх офіцерів Національної гвардії України (НГУ) до виконання завдань за призначенням на первинних офіцерських посадах (в умовах воєнного стану). Урезультаті аналізу науково-методичної, довідкової та спеціальної літератури, власного досвіду участі в бойових діях, військової служби впідрозділах спеціального та оперативного призначення встановлено, що високий рівень тактико-спеціальної підготовленості військовослужбовців надійно забезпечує виконання ними завдань за призначенням в екстремальних умовах службово-бойової діяльності. Відповідно до вищевикладеного доведено, що актуальності набуває організація системи професійної освіти майбутніх офіцерів НГУ.
FEATURES OF CONDUCTING INFORMATICS LESSONS IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Authors:   Bohdan Khmelnytsky National University of Cherkasy, Tinkova Daria
Published: October 2024

У статті здійснено ґрунтовний аналіз особливостей проведення уроків інформатики в умовах інклюзивного навчання взакладах загальної середньої освіти. Докладно розглянуто нормативно-правову документацію, яка регулює процеси інклюзивного навчання. Висвітлено концепцію універсального дизайну навчання, спрямовану на створення освітнього середовища, доступного для всіх учнів незалежно від їхніх фізичних, когнітивних чи соціальних особливостей. Розглянуто принципи людиноорієнтованого дизайну в освіті, який акцентує увагу на індивідуальних потребах кожного учня і створенні максимально сприятливих умов для їхнього навчання та розвитку. На основі проведеного аналізу наведено приклади використання специфічних педагогічних методів і стратегій, що застосовуються для проєктування та реалізації уроків інформатики в інклюзивному середовищі.
DEFINITIONALANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCHING BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE PROBLEMS OF FORMING SENIOR PRESCHOOLERS ' SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LITERACY
Authors:   Regional College «Kremenchuk Humanitarian and Technological Academy named after A.S.Makarenko», Selikova Iana ,   Oleksandr Dovzhenko HlukhivNational Pedagogical University
Published: October 2024

У статті здійснено дефінітивний аналіз базових понять дослідження проблеми формування соціально-емоційної грамотності дітей старшого дошкільного віку. Проаналізовано виникнення і розвиток теорій соціального та емоційного інтелекту. Розглянутосуб’єкт-об’єктні та суб’єкт-суб’єктні концепції соціалізації. З’ясовано особливості соціалізації особистості дитини-дошкільника та дослідження проблеми соціально-емоційного розвитку дітей дошкільного віку. Встановлено зміст понять «соціальна компетентність», «емоційна компетентність». Представлено тлумачення наукових понять «емоційна грамотність», «соціально-емоційна грамотність». У подальшому дослідженні запропоновано проаналізувати завдання та реалізацію програм соціально-емоційного навчання для дітей старшого дошкільного віку.
LOGICAL AND SEMANTIC MODEL OF INDEPENDENT WORK OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS IN THE PROCESS OF STUDYING PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL DISCIPLINES
Authors:   Poltava State Agrarian University, Kanivets Iryna , Horda Tatiana ,   VSP ‘Poltava Polytechnic Specialist College of the National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute», Antonets Anatolii ,   Poltava State Agrarian University
Published: October 2024

У статті проаналізовано педагогічні суперечності освітнього процесу закладів вищої освіти, зокрема аграрного профілю. Розкрито питання моделювання структури та змісту самостійної роботи здобувачів вищої освіти впроцесі вивчення фізико-математичних дисциплін, зокрема вищої математики та фізики. Висвітлено етапи побудови логіко-семантичної моделі структури та змісту самостійної роботи здобувачів освіти вищих аграрних навчальних закладів під часвикладаннявищої математики і фізики. Розкрито основні дидактичні цілі самостійної роботи здобувачів вищої освіти в процесі вивчення фізико-математичних дисциплін. Запропоновано рекомендації щодо планування послідовності самостійного вивчення змістових блоків навчальних дисциплін «Вища математика»і «Фізика».